Jasper County Democrat, Volume 15, Number 35, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 August 1912 — RACES BEGIN AT CLEVELAND [ARTICLE]

RACES BEGIN AT CLEVELAND

Joe Patchen 11. Takes 2:12 Pacing Event at Opening of Grand Circuit Meeting. Cleveland, Ohio, July 30.—Three favorites, two of which were played heavily, were defeated in the opening races of the annual grand circuit meeting at North Randall track. Summaries: The Edwards stake, 2:12 pacing; purse. $5,000; Joe Patchen won, Knight Onward second, Chimes Hal third. Best time, 2:07. Twelve starters. First preliminary, the Tavern stake, for 2:14 trotters; purse $1,000; Th.e Wanderer won. Tommy Finch second, Lord White third. Best time, 2:11%. Nine starters. Second preliminary, Tavern stake; Esther W. wop. Dorsch Medium second. Castle Dome third. Best time, 2:08%. Eight starters. Third preliminary, the Tavern stake; Moko Dillard won, Mike Agan second, Newzel third. Best time, 2:12%. Nine starters.