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CAPTURES DAlLYDOUBLEl Louisville-Owned Stable of Friedberg and Axton Takes Both Ends. Bala Ormont and Dusky Maid First , in Second and Third Races at Churchill Downs. LOUISVILLE, Ky., May 19.— The Louisville-owned stable of Hyman Friedberg and E. F. Axton, local tobacco merchants, provided the winners of both ends of the "Daily Double," the second and third races at Churchill Downs here this afternoon. After Bala Ormont, a two-year-old, had accounted for the second, a dash at four and a half furlongs, Dusky Maid came back to take the third which was decided over six and a half furlongs. Willie Garner was astride the juvenile, while George South had the mount on Dusky Maid. Both horses were well supported in the mutuels and a Daily Double" ticket on their combined efforts returned 6.20 for . Jack Hanover, former jockey, now training the Friedberg-Axton horses, saddled the pair. Dusky Maid, the public choice, was never far back as Woodsia and Ann Star showed the way over the early furlongs and upon reaching the stretch took command herself. She opened a good lead immediately and coasted on to score with two and a half lengths to spare. Accordion moved up in the final quarter to take the place while Ann Star finished third, a half length behind the runner-up. Red Chief was fourth and then came the tiring Woodsia. LARGEST CROWD OF WEEK. Todays program was presented over a slow track and under partly overcast skies, but the crowd was the largest of the week thus far. The principal event was the West Point Purse, sixth on the card, which engaged a field of useful performers over six furlongs. The first race produced a one-sided winner in Assist, owned by R. and C. Gentry, which completed the six and a half furlongs six lengths in front of his nearest rival. Glen Fowler sent his mount into the lead at the beginning and after reaching the stretch turn he drew away and won in hollow fashion to the delight of those who made him a strong favorite. Par-Queen finished well to grab the place a head before Courtaway, which accounted for third honors. A local victory was registered in the second event when Bala Ormont, performing under the colors of Friedberg and Axton, defeated ten other maiden two-year-olds over fQur and a half furlongs. With Willie Garner at the reins, the daughter of Ormont took the lead going around the turn, opened up a good lead after reaching the stretch £hd continued on to score by a length and a half. Tiuckin took down second money, Continued on thirty-sixth page. I | CAPTURESDA1LY DOUBLE Continued from first page. while Gay Jane came from a long way back to be third. The stable of Mrs. Ed. Haughton, which is enjoying a big season at the local track, sent out another winner when Cruising took down principal honors in the six furlongs fourth race. He defeated, in order, Countess Lena, Legal Advice, Calculator and two others and accomplished the feat in easy fashion. Scoring by three lengths he was ridden by Porter Roberts who distinguished himself by piloting four winners here yesterday. Cruising, never far back, forged to the front entering the stretch and then drew out fast. Another easy and popular winner developed in the mile fifth race, Dixie McKinleys Mr. Deins having little difficulty leading home four others three-year-old platers. Jockey Bobby Dotter took his time, letting Mr. Deins settle into stride, began sending him after the leaders approaching the turn, and then quickly took command entering the stretch. He scored by three lengths, as Madison finished second and Osculet third.
