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WINDY CITY WINDY CITY WINNER I SECOND f J THIRD j FOURTH I NAISHAPUR AFRICAN j DR. FREELAND Zf-J-j-j-j-j-j-j-j-Jj-j-jj..-.-.-.-.-.- M / .,7 GREAT LOCAL TRIUMPH % Chicago Owned Colt Accounts fof American Derby. • Favorite Clyde Van Dusen Fail$ Dismally — Attendance Over the 50,000 Mark. % HOMEWOOD. 111.. June 15— When F. M. Grabners good colt Windy City raced past the finish in advance of his three-year-old rivals to earn the 7,550 net that went to the winner, it marked a victory for a Chicago-owned colt, and it was only fitting that this should be the case in the first real renewal of the American Derby, which had its decision at its future permanent home — Washington Park. Chafee Earls Naishapur finished second and, in a measure, retrieved the lost prestige he suffered by his bad showing in the Pairmount Derby. R. T. Wilsons African was third, with his stablemate, Dr. Freeland, in advance of the others. Clyde Van Dusen, victor of this years Kentucky Derby and favorite this afternoon, finished far out of it, completely fading from the picture at the half mile ground, having been led even to this point by Black Diamond. Weight and stiff track conditions were his undoing. POPULAR SUCCESS. Windy Citys victory was popular. It was typically a local one, witnessed by a crowd of over 50,000 and composed of 95 per cent local people. Odds of slightly over 14 to 1 were had against the winner. The starter and his assistants had difficulty at the post because of the unruliness of Paul Bunyan, Naishapur, African and Clyde Van Dusen. Naishapur was finally placed on the extreme outer part of the track, but not before Paul Bunyan had landed heavily on him with flying hind heels. Dr. Freeland was also a victim of Paul Bunyans hoofs. Clyde Van Dusen broke through the barrier a couple of time and it was nine minutes before starter Morrissey caught them in alignment and they were sent on their way. Black Diamond, which had scored several triumphs in Canada this year, was at once hustled to the front and he had Clyde Van Dusen as his close follower, with Silverdale next and Dr. Freeland and Windy City in vantage places. Naishapur and African were following the others, alternating in last place. Black Diamond increased his advantage when racing to the half mile post and at the same time Silverdale and Windy City moved up. It was at this stage that the backers on Clyde Van Dusen emitted their roar of chagrin when he suddenly seemed to collapse and be surrounded by the others. His elimination was sudden and complete. AFRICA* THRFVTF.NS. Both had come from far back and for a while their threat looked as if it would prevail. The challenge of African particularly appeared menacing, but just when hia chances looked best he began swerving in and he appeared to flinch under the r-ting of the whip. Naishapur came from a considerable distance In back of him in the final eighth to land second place. Windy City, under the well judged ride of L. McDermott, continued gamely, and the rider aided him by staying in the firmer part of the course, although it entailed a slight loss of ground, but it had its advantage in the firmer footing it afforded. Windy City came to Black Diamond with a rush. near the stretch turn and here Windy City took command and, having considerable in reserve, withstood the challenges first offered by Dr. Freeland and in turn those of African and Naishapur. Naishapur received ,000 for finishing seo-ond ; African ,000 for finishing third and Dr. Freeland ,000 as fourth prize. After the finish the big batteries of cameras, silent, talking and moving, centered attention on the winning horse and jockey. The owner, in addition to the big purse, received a handsome $" .000 silver trophy, which was presented by lieutenant governor Fred Sterling on behalf of the association. Owner, jockey and trainer J. Lowenstein then became the target for the battery of cameras. In the group of successful ownm Continued on twenty-fourth page. WINDY CITY IS WINNER Continued from first page. trainer and jockey were also included the lieutenant governor, Stuyvesant Peabody, Col. Matt Winn and J. N. Camden. A more perfect setting for the American Derby running could not be conceived. It was the first time this season that a big race had a good break in the matter of weather. The warmth and flood of sunshine was a big factor in bringing out the big crowd. It appeared as if all roads, highways, lanes and byways, led to the big course. The early arrivals began reaching the track before 10 oclock and thereafter it was a continuous procession through all gates. The crowds at times congested the entrances and there was no let-up in arrivals after the running of the third race. There was still dribbles of newcomers at the gates after the fourth race. The club house contingent, with its reserved space, was a bit tardy in coming, but long before the opening race every available inch of space on the lawn, where a profusion of rustic benches and seats were placed, had been filled and thereafter there was congestion for the newcomers. There was a good view for all the spectators. The reserved section in the grounds and stands as well as the vantage places in the huge structure were taken by the early arrivals and the overflow filled the lawns. The ground in the rear of the structures, with its park-like space, held a constantly milling throng on its way to the paddocks to get a close-up of the horses in the different races. There was the picturesqueness of old Washington Park with its color of a quarter of a century ago and the new order of conditions of the present with a smattering of the future. Early in the day it was evident that the attendance would exceed 50,000 and this figure held good. The railroad managements prediction that they would convey 25,000 patrons was nearly verified, falling short only by a small number. Sweep-Xet inaugurated the racing with a victory over Gold Ridge, with Her Answer most in demand. Watch On figured prominently for three-eighths, when he retired and Sweep-Xet, racing in the best part of the track, came away to an easy victory. Gold Ridge, also in the good going, managed to wear down Her Answer. The latter took a bad swerve into the deeper part of the track, which cost him second place at least. F. Catrones diminutiveness and weakness were the outstanding factors in Zevesgolds undoing in the second race. The filly was a pronounced favorite and failed to get a part of the purse through the riders inability, causing her to suffer much interference. Supryse was victorious over Chatter Anne with North Ypres in third place. Chatter Anne at one time threatened to make a runaway race of it, but Supryse wore her down steadily in the stretch. One of the best contests of the afternoon developed with the third race, in which Sixty and Cheers fought it out to the last stride, with Sixty the winner. The eastern-owned representative might have reversed the finish with the winner but for being forced to the inner rail and taking a bump or two from Sixty when the latter came with his winning rush. Badger Face, an earlier factor which helped to subdue Paul Hirtcnstein, landed in third place. Paul Hirtenstein. after showing good speed for three-eighths, tired badly and finished far back. Black Beetle, a former E. R. Bradley representative, recently purchased at private sale by P. Reuter, made good at the first asking for his new owner and, ineidentaily, took into camp a band of cracks that he met in the fourth race, which served as the afternoons secondary feature. Black Beetle had the support of the big crowd and ruled a favorite. His chances did not appear too rosy when racing on the back stretch, for he was considerably in the wake of the leaders, but he moved up fast when urged and. saving ground on the stretch turn, steadily wore down those in front of him and finally outstayed the fast finishing Devon and won under restraint. Devon was another that had been a laggard on the back stretch, but he came fast in the stretch and landed in advance of Gaffsman. The latter had helped in 1 Mushing Maidens and Indian Love Calls undoing in the earlier stages of the race.
