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mphfor TOWSON farewell Appearance at Fair Grounds Results in Victory. JDefeats Lena J. "by Neck as Crout au Pot Finishes Third Big Crowd and Clear Skies. " NEW ORLEANS, La., Dec. 8 Towson, owned by Mrs. H. C. Rumage, whose stable is to be transferred to Tropical Park tomorrow morning, made his farewell appearance at the Fair Grounds with a handy victory, which he accomplished in the fifth race, one of several which attracted more than passing attention here this afternoon. The six-year-old son of Flittergold, winner of his only other start here, covered the mile and -seventy yards on a fast track in the creditable time of 1:43 and, under the urging of Ted Atkinson, scored by a neck as Lena J. ran second and the favorite, Crout au Pot, third. Five others made up the field, Glow-set being fourth. Towson came from behind to win his last engagement, but today he took the track at the start and made every post a winning one. Lena J. was always in second place and she responded to vigorous handling in the run through the stretch, but still could not overtake the Rumage gelding, which " would not give up. FAVORITE THIRD. Crout au Pot, a trailer of the field for about three-eighths, began to improve her position after going into the second turn, but -she did not threaten seriously, finishing six lengths behind the runner-up and only a head before Glowset. The latter might have -been closer, but she broke poorly and lost considerable ground before settling into her best stride. Flosilda was among the leaders for about five-eighths and then dropped out of contention, while the others never did figure prominently. The sport was presented under clear skies and before another good-sized . week-day ..gathering. The program opejyjd with a six furlongs dash and T. W. "Vfienegas Balkos Maid charged to a neck victory under the guidance of Ralph Eccard. The daughter of .Balko was never far back and when called upon in the drive she responded readily, getting up near the end to get the decision over Miss Balko, another daughter of Balko. Miss Lizzie finished third, three lengths be-. hind the runner-up and a half length before Henry M. The latter made most of the pace and still was in front a furlong from the wire, but then began to falter and only lasted to be fourth over Jadva. Our David was another to show high early speed, but after a half mile he was through and fin-" ished far back in the field of nine. The winner, somewhat overlooked in the wagering, paid 3.20 for . UNLUCKY FILLY. Peggy Byrd must not be destined to graduate out of the maiden class, for in the six furlongs second race she finished in the " "two hole" for the twelfth time in sixteen starts. She was third on the other four occasions, to stamp herself a model of consistency in every respect except as a winner. She was performing against eleven other maiden juvenile fillies and the one to lead her across the line of finish today was Jake Continued on eighteenth page. TRIUMPH OR TOWSON Continued from first page. Ijowensteins Mighty Miss, a daughter of Cohort, which crossed the finish line with a lead of three and a half lengths. Peggy Byrd could not menace the winner, but in taking the place beat Jean Dale two lengths, while Minnie Pot was another four lengths away in fourth position at the end of the sprint. The winner, ridden by Sammy Williams, was second choice in the betting to Peggy Byrd. Jerry Levitts Broadkill and apprentice Robert Conley made up a winning combination in the third race, at six furlongs. The son of Golden Broom, which paid 7.00 - for in the mutuels, broke first and held his rivals at bay to the end. He tried to bear out going down the back stretch, but Conley got him under control after reaching the turn and he drew out, finally winning with four lengths to spare. Blind Star saved ground all the way and closed well to take second place a length before Upholder. Instead was best of the others, including the well-supported Ethels Choice, which lacked speed and failed to reach a contending position at any stage. The combined efforts of Broadkill and Mighty Miss paid 82. The fourth race, a run of a mile and seventy yards, produced an interesting finish, with Busby, owned by L. M. Biggs and handled by jockey Joe Molbert, charging past the judges with a neck advantage over his nearest rival. Veilstar showed the way for about five-eighths, and then Hermosillo took up the pacemaking duties. Veilstar quit after her display of early sped, but Hermosillo stuck to his task to the last furlong and then tired. For a moment inside the final eighth Dyak got to the front, and then Busby came along to settle the issue. Dyak saved second place, with Hermosillo finishing third, half a length farther back. Veilstar wound up last in the field of twelve.
