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Our Tribe Scores Repeat Over Favored | Tennessee Col. in Sportsmans Sprint Akin Estate Filly Benefits From Griffiths Fine Ride; Amite City Throws Craig By TEDDY COX SPORTSMANS PARK, Cicero, 111., May 5. — Our Tribe, a hard-hitting jet black filly owned by the Estate of F. O. Akin, once again moved a notch up the class ladder to account for the fourth race, one of the better dashes on the program, here this warm, summerlike afternoon. The three-year-old daughter of Tribe — Dashing, by Relic, was expertly handled by Kenny Griffiths, who took advantage of the hustling tactics of his foes while waiting patiently off the pace until the opportune juncture. Marion H. Vanbergs Tennessee Col., who was placed under pressure from the start, wilted in the drive, but was much the best of the others. He was two and one-half lengths in back of Our Tribe and a length and one-half ahead of Florida Shores Stables Florida Kid. Wallace Strongs Patrol Boy was fourth. Under Griffiths well judged ride, Our Tribe raced the 6 furlongs in 1:12% and returned 1.00. The race was marred at the start when Mrs. Emil Denemarks Amite City spilled Howard Craig. The gelding was the second choice in the wagering at .60 to 1. The unseasonable heat wave continued unabated and most of the customers -vere attired in Fourth of July clothing. The racing strip was at its best, while the head count of patrons was 8,649. Our Tribe has shown fine consistency in her races of last year, but since the Oak-lawn Park meeting she has shown gradual improvement. In her most recent race over this track she raced with a ,500 tag, but today was advanced to ,500 and handled her assignment in a manner that indicated that she may continue to improve. After Amite City spilled his rider, Tennessee Col., who was the post-time favorite, was rushed hard to take the lead. Patrol Boy forced the issue, while Linzy Boy was also close up. They moved around the first turn and through the backstretch in this order, with the first three riders booting and scooting to maintain their positions. Griffith, in the meantime, placed Our Tribe just off the embattled rivals in front of him and as they moved around the final bend he began to edge closer and closer. Tennessee Col., in the meantime, had put away both Patrol Boy and Linzy Boy, but before he had an opportunity to steal away, Our Tribe loomed, brushed with him for a stride or two, then took over. From the top of the stretch to the finish the filly moved away with every stride.
