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PRECIOUS KING VICTORIOUS Outstays Nisia in Thrilling Stretch Duel at Thistle Down — Favorable Conditions Prevail. CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 25.— In a thrilling stretch duel in which Mrs. M. Hutts Precious King and V. H. McMullens Nisia took part, the former earned a head victory in the Youngstown Purse, sixth and best offering at Thistle Down Park this afternoon. Both came from behind during the run home to overhaul King Kelly in the last furlong. King Kelly took a brief lead after making the far turn only to tire in the final test, but still held the others safe for third. Adrian and Discobolus were prominent in the early stages, but gave way when the real test came. Most favorable conditions once more prevailed. The racing was spirited, featured- by numerous close finishes and the riding of jockey J. Dyer. A fairly good crowd for an off-day was in attendance. The proceedings opened with a rousing stretch duel in which Game and Just Marie contested the issue closely lapped. Game earned the verdict by a head from the Justice F. filly. Slip Knot closed up next the inner rail during the run home to outlast the others for the minor offering. Jockey J. Dyer sent Papillote into the lead in the first quarter of the second dash and was never headed thereafter. Dyer had to hustle his mount to the limit near the end, however, to withstand the closing rush of Mavro, which came from far back following a slow beginning. Zaidee saved third. It was only in the final strides that Gertrude V. headed Busy Lad, the pacemaker, in the third race, after having raced in third place until midway of the stretch. Merry Irene, a forward contender from the outset, retained a rather comfortable margin over the remainder during the latter stages. When Justold romped past Monkey Shine in the stretch to an easy victory in the fourth race it marked the third consecutive victory for jockey J. Dyer. Monkey Shine, the popular favorite, flattered his backers by leading to the turn for home. He failed to withstand the challenge of the winner, but proved to be much the best of the others. Clare Bee had no opposition for third. Taking command at once, Service Man enjoyed a safe lead over Inspection throughout the running of the fifth race, but had to be hustled along near the end to retain his advantage. Charlie came from behind to outstay the others in the last furlong for third.
