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SOFT TRACK AIDS BABY JOE Youngster Finds. Conditions at River Downs to His Liking. Adverse Strip and Inclement Weather Again Prevail at Cincinnati Course Pipson and Greenock Queen Surprise. - f CINCINNATI, Ohio, Oct 9 Inclement weather, which has been in order the past several days, again prevailed at River Downs this afternoon, but despite the un-propitlous conditions, one of the largest crowds of the week was present The track, thoroughly soaked from the rains during the night and up until near racing time today, was a sea of mud and only those performers preferring such footing were under colors. As Is to be expected, surprises were numerous, but they were not of the large variety, and several choices rewarded their backers. Unable to fill a feature, the program was given over to the platers, and the best field met at six furlongs in the fifth event, attracting non-winners of the meeting. This resulted in another disappointment for the talent, when Makus, which jumped into the air at the start was badly beaten. Winning honors went to H. R. Pardues Baby Joe, which enabled Willie Garner to complete a "double." Ruth Scout and Feezie, which were neglected in the wagering, carried off second and third honors. Gay Troubadour pulled up lame after finishing fourth. Nine youngsters started with Frosted Rain driving to the front in the first few strides, but Feezie, which was sent through on the inside, wrested the lead rounding the far turn and rapidly attained a good advantage. Entering the stretch, the winner took command, but after gaining a big margin weakened and had little left at the conclusion of the sprint. WINNING COMBINATION. Mrs. Fred Prestons Gabriel and Willie Garner provided a popular winning combination in the first race for maiden plater juveniles. The son of Busy American and Elma Dear led throughout to reach the end of six furlongs three lengths before Col. Pete, a "fielder." Third went to Moandmo. I Do and Col. Pete were in closest pursuit of the winner for more than five furlongs, where Moandmo subdued the- tiring I Do. The mutuel field, which also included Fang and Gaelic, was a strong second choice. Twelve three- and four-year-old maidens furnished the sport for the second race, also at six furlongs, and it resulted in an easy victory for C. W. Moores Whatway. Peggy Torch, which enjoyed favoritism over him, was second, and Sturdy Boy third. The latter was rushed into, a good lead during the opening quarter, with Hernandez sending the winner into contention on the inside. Entering the stretch, Whatway drove around Sturdy Boy to take the lead and, increasing his advantage steadily, came to the finish six lengths before Peggy Torch. The latter swerved repeatedly during the stretch run. Toney Dpo, which unseated his rider and ran away for a furlong during the parade to the post, finished fourth. GREENOCK QUEEN SURPRISES. Greenock Queen, which disappointed at her previous asking over practically the same kind of track, was a surprise and easy winner of the third race, for which Pat C. was the choice. Be Quiet, also neglected in the wagering, was second, and Onside lasted for third honors. Rapid Prince, the second choice, finished fourth. Onside and Be Quiet dominated the pace for five furlongs, where Dave Bryant took the winner to the inside to take command soon afterwards and win drawing away. Pat C, which was unable to improve his position, was never a factor, and Transpose showed a dull effort Pipson furnished another surprise when Continued on thirty-ninth page. SOFT TRACK AIDS BABY JOE Continued from first page. lie led the well regarded Brilliant Stone, Lou Machado and six others to the end of three-quarters in the fourth race. Racing Brilliant Stone into submission near the final furlong, Pipson, which carried the colors of Mrs. E. H. Bartlett, drew away rapidly to be six lengths in the van at the end. But for being taken back during the- first three-eighths, Lou Machado probably would have been closer at the end. .Lady Comrade broke down in the first quarter and was fulled ,up.
