This Day in History: 1888-06-23

Mr. Shuart’s trotter “Oweno Maid” was matched against John Robinson’s horse “Belle Paris” in a stakes race for the purse of $500. When Shuart’s horse did not toe the mark Robinson offered to refund Shuart’s $250. This was considered a very honorable act on Robinson’s part but everybody understood that the money was rightfully his. (Bristow)