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J 1 ] I i t i 1 i 1 j 1 J j i . j , • t , , , j | AU REV0IR AT SPORTSMANS ♦ Martie Flynn Accounts for Final Feature of Meeting. » Fopular Half-Mile Track Entertains Big Crowd — Track Heavy for Final Day of Racing. ♦ CICERO, III., May 20— The Au Revolr Handicap, signifying the end of the spring meeting at Sportsmans Park, was won by the old Chicago favorite, Martie Flynn, racing in the colors of S. Peabody, popular Chicago sportsman. Under excellent riding by jockey E. Arcaro, leading rider of the meeting, he was confidently held back of the fast early pace and, making his move at the head of the stretch when Sobieha began to tire, the old fellow, racing in the firmer footing in the center of the track, came on to an easy victory. The McCuan entry of Flag Eearer and Sobieha tried to sew the race up when Flag Bearer, a known fast sprinter, raced into the early lead and, passing the stands first time around was joined by his stablemate, Sobieha, which essayed to take command and victory if possible, but the well-bred McCuan filly tired midway in the stretch but lasted for second place. Espinaca, ordinarily away fast from the stalls, was last leaving the starting gate today and, under a strangle hold passing the stands, made a game try when making the stretch turn, and the Epinard gelding was coming with a rush when he was taken over next to the inner rail in the deep footing and could not gain on the leaders from there on. A crowd estimated at 10,000 was on hand to witness the sport, and the weather could not have been more delightful. Rain last night left the track in a heavy condition, and as is often the case under such circumstances the favorites did not do so well. The second race was won by J. Newmans Aliens. Under a hustling ride by F. Watrous, the winner was away in command and, saving all possible ground, was close ly pursued at every stage of the race. Going to the second turn Reighburn moved up and. taking a brie" lead when coming around the turn, looked like he might be the winner, but Aliens showed gameness in again taking command and just lasted to get the decision. The well backed Essie had a rough journey, being crowded back badly when a general closing up took place on the turn for home and could not make up the lost ground. An unruly band went to the post in the third race. After several minutes, starter Brown had a fair alignment when a locomotive backed in near the five-eighths chute and broke it up so badly that when the start was effected almost half of those entered got away poorly. The event was won by Shirley B., which broke fast and, easily racing Brooksie into defeat, won in a canter. Brooksie also started well and raced into a short lead but was no match for the winner, though she lasted for the place award. Zode, Ixnay and Monks Bela were practically left, but Zode showed courage in trying to overcome his early handicap and, circling the entire field on the stretch turn, got up but was nosed out for third by R. K. Girl. Young Bill, after several attempts, finally found a field he could defeat when he got up in the last few strides for a lucky victory in the fourth race. As is his custom, Infinity was the first to show from the stalls and, racing under strong restraint, tired badly on the stretch turn and was easily passed by Lady Menifee. Coming down the short stretch, Lady Menifee looked all over the winner, but she was racing away from the rail, and Young Bill came with a bold challenge and got up in the last few strides to get the decision. Lady Menifee lasted for second place and Petabit came fast to take the minor award. Duelist was the disappointment in the race, showing no speed at any time. Jockey Arcaro tried valiantly to stretch Sister Mary into a six and a half furlongs winner but though she made a game effort, being the pnbiic T-hoiee, she i ted only for the mi"or award. The event was won by the good Noel gelding. Shoot, racing in the colors of J. Carter. Shoot ran a waiting race and, keeping back of the early leaders, came with a rush on the rail and won by three lengths. Out Bound might have been closer had he gotten away better. He showed gameness in getting up for the place award. Pollys Folly quit badly after leading for five-eighths.
