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THRILLING STRETCH DUEL Transom and Comixa in Sensational Contest at Laurel Park. Whitney Representative Wins In Final Stride Polly Ann Takes Measure of Knot in Another Sparkling Race. LAUREL Md., October 5. Harry Payne Whitneys Transom and Edward B. McLeans Comixa staged a thrilling duel in the running of the Whitehall Purse, which occupied the stellar position on the card at Laurel Park this afternoon, and it was not until in the final stride that Callahan got the Whitney starter up to win by a short margin. Walter M. Jeffords Prince Regent and Giarre, which was the other part of the McLean entry, were farther back, offering each other stubborn argument for third place. Transom was installed an odds-on choice over the McLean pair. The start found Prince Regent, Transom and Elizabeth Bean away perfectly, while Ponce was a trifle tardy with Comixa. The latter was rushed to the leaders and the field presented a pretty spectacle, racing closely grouped. Prince Regent was next to the inner rail, while Transom was next, with Comixa on the outside of Elizabeth Bean. Prince Regent and Elizabeth Bean found the early pace too fast and both dropped back, while Ponce brought Comixa to the front rounding the turn. In a grueling drive that brought the large crowd to its feet Callahan landed home the Whitney filly by a short head. Through the final twenty-yards of the race Callahan shook his whip in front of Comixa. A well-balanced field of fillies and mares started in the St. Marys purse, which was at a mile. The winner turned up in S. L. Jenkins Polly Ann in a nose finish from the Salubria Stables Knot, while M. J. Murphys Thimble was but a head back. KNOT SET THE PACE. Knot forced the pace throughout, while Thimble, racing on the outside, headed her entering the stretch. Morris, astride Polly Ann, saved her from the early pace, and when straightened out in the stretch slipped through next to the inner rail. Knot and Thimble raced each other into defeat and it was in the final strides that Polly Ann got her nose in front. Racing conditions this afternoon were all that could be desired and a crowd of large proportions journeyed to the track. Racing was of a spirited order and several of the winners were accorded extensive support in the wagering. The track was in fast condition, and good time was displayed in each race. Sam Louis claimed Clansman from E. F. Whitney yesterday for ,185, while S. Miodow claimed Pietrus from S. Louis for the same amount. J. Cooper purchased from J. J. Farrell the plater Rajah, which will be shipped to Maple Heights at Cleveland. The death of the mother of the well-known horseman, J. W. Bean of Washington, was announced this morning. The deceased was well advanced in years and had been ailing for some time. TRAINER HELD RESPONSIBLE. A notice was posted in the secretarys office at Laurel this morning reading as follows : "Under rules of the Maryland Racing Committee it is the duty of a trainer to see that each jockey riding for him has received a license from the Maryland Racing Committee and every trainer will be held responsible for every jockey who rides for him without such license." Only owners that have a starter in claiming races have the privilege of claiming from said race was the gist of a notice posted today. J. Crofton claimed Noon Glide from M. J. Murphy following his victory for ,806. Barry Littlefield has announced his intention of opening a public stable at Tijuana next winter. Ed Heffner, Charles Laferty and Charles Dickens were noted among the crowd this afternoon. This was Dickens first appearance on an eastern track in years. James Rowe this morning purchased from Joe Cooper the contract held on the light apprentice J. Thomas. The boy arrived here this morning from Maple Heights. A K. Doyle of Savannah purchased from G. E. Hall the plater Sunnyhill at private terms. Mr. Doyle brought the news that a short meeting would be given at that point the latter part of the month. Montara, which raced yesterday for Mrs. F. Ambrose Clark, will be schooled through the "field this fall by trainer Donohue. Oriole, which is at present at Cooperstown, N. Y., will be shipped to Aiken, S. C, with the Clark stable. G. E. Halls Top Sergeant came out of his race yesterday with a bruised foot and was cooled out with great difficulty. J. Callahan leaves for New York this evening, while L. Ensor returned and will finish out the full season oh Maryland tracks. H. McDaniel, acting for J. K. L. Ross, purchased from W. L. S. Martin the mare Glad-brook, by Fair Play Golden Sands, and she will be bred to Cudgel next year.
