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1 HANDSOME RACING CUP NEW YORK, N. Y., Oct 20. In addition to the 0,000 that went to the Rancocas Stable as a result of Zevs victory in the International race today one of the handsomest racing trophies ever offered goes to Mr. Sinclair. The cup is of solid gold, stands about twelve inches high and weighs about 100 ounces. It is a handmade copy of a cup fashioned in 1707, during the reign of Queen Anne, a period when racing was most popular and had royal support. An eagle with outstretched wings, every feather clearly etched, ornaments the top of the trophy, which also bears on one side the arms of the United States. It is valued at ,000.
