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JOCKEY C. PEGG KILLED ♦ Suffers Fatal Injuries in Accident at Bainbridge Park. 1 Jockey Hernandez Seriously Injured in Fall Occurring in Third Race — Hardy Fortunate. CLEVELAND, OHIO, May 23— A series of claiming races made up the card at Bainbridge Park this afternoon, no special feature being down for decision. The fields were evenly matched and the limit number of starters faced the barrier in six of the seven races. Ideal conditions prevailed and a good crowd for a Monday witnessed the racing. An unfortunate and unaccountable accident which came with the running of the third race, somewhat marred the sport. Going to the first turn the field was closely bunched. Phi Delta, which had been crowded back early, bore out, seriously interfering with the horses on the outside of her. In the mixup which followed five horses fell. When the dust cleared away three riders and one horse lay prone upon the track. Phi Delta with J. Hernandez, Lucky Pal, ridden by W. Carroll, Stampdale with L. Hardy, Chorister, C. Pegg riding, and T. Reno, on Erin Go Bragh, were those to come to grief. Jockey Charlie Pegg suffered a fractured skull and internal injuries, from which he died while en route to St. Alexis Hospital in Cleveland. Pegg was under contract to J. Fred Adams of Baltimore and was developed by Billy Cain. J. Hernandez, under contract to Vio Gallo, also suffered internal injuries and was also rushed to St. Alexis Hospital. His condition is serious. Jockey W. Carroll sustained cuts and bruises about the face and head, ■which will prevent him riding for some days. Jockey T. Reno suffered a shaking up and cancelled his remaining engagements. Lee Hardy escaped injury. MAY NEVER RACE AGAIN. The horse Erin Go Bragh was removed from the track, apparently seriously injured, and may never race again. The winner of the race turned up in Pan, which led throughout and won rather handily. Halliard followed the pacemaker closely to the far turn, where Watch Girl moved up. During the stretch drive Halliard gave up and Watch Girl secured second place with much to spare. Halliard had no opposition for third. Lady Le Comte rushed to the front shortly after the start of the opening dash and, displaying the most speed, was never seriously threatened. Zelka and Silver Wave followed closely lapped behind the winner until midway of the stretch, where Knee Glader challenged and Silver Wave gave up. In the final test Zelka retained second place from Knee Glader. The others were never serious factors. A rousing finish developed with the running of the second race. Ninas Baby showed the way, with Tricycle, most fancied, in closest pursuit to the final sixteenth. Jockey Nertney called upon Tricycle at this stage and, under keen urging, wore down Ninas Baby to earn the decision in the last few strides. Kuvera, never far from the leaders, saved the minor award in a drive from Northern Sir and St. Mica.
