The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-07-09
sporting Intelligence.

The race which took place ut Chelsea Beach on the
eth inst between Lady Clay and General Scott three
quarters of mile won by the former. The at
tendance was quite numerous, and much excitement
prevailed among the pectaors.BOSton Herald Jdy7.
GnrAr FLrvry Mus Foor RACE At BurFALo--One
CT the most exciting 1t Of the fastest foot
cord oil at the Buffalo trottipg
the afternoon Of Tuesday, 4tb inst. Ten Indians
tered their for the and at the signal for
starting ranged themselves in line in front ofthe Judges
stand when the word was given the whole started OF
together eisurely Steeprock taking the lead and main
tanning it for distance. Armstrong, however.
concluded he might have chance for the fun, push
ed up, and towards the last passed Steoprock. winning
the first mile by eight feet. Canada in
third Time $40, which. are informed, is three
cond quicker than made at the great ten mile
in New York
Second hfie-Armstrorg led or, closely followed by
Steeprock anada, Unknown and CoIee-Armstrong
and Stceprock running side by side handsomely; the
other five armstrong winning the mile again
Time, 5;3l
Third Mife--Armstrong continued ahead, the other
four close OF hand. running easily, though slower. On
coming to the stand the whole five only few feet
apart but Armstrong put in few extra jumps and
left them about ten feet behind This mile run
in better style than the two preceding ones. Time
5jl
Fourth Jnic--For about one-third Of milo Arm
strong, Steeprock, Unknown, and Canada all
together and going with great freedom Unknown then
gave way little, Armstrong. Steeprock and Canads
to the post within three feet of each otherArm-
strong ahead Time, $50.
known kept their way, but change in their relative
positions took place just after passing the stand un
and Steeprock ahead. Time, $3.50.
Saith ANie--Just entering the sixth mile, Steep
rock iumnod in between Coffee and Armstrong, quite
ha dsomely, taking the track and making tremen-
deus push to pass Armstrong; but 1t was no co.
Armstrong ahead usual followed by Steeprock, Ca
NADIA and Coffee Time, Col
Ser,ufh Miie-Eor the first quarter, Armstrong.
Steerrock Canada and Coffee nearly abreast whe n
ste rock brushed past aud kept for oneeighth Of
mile Armstrong then headed him again, hs other
Z" friends being so that they could have Z" taken
tea oil his coat tall Armstrong coming home
arms length ahead of Steeprock-the others
twice as far behind Time, GA
Eighth MIc-The position of the " crabs y remained
without change except that Smoke, who was some dis
lance behind, gained rapidly. Armstrong, however,
won the mile, and Immediately afterwards gave in,
from pain In the stonaoh--a circumstance generally
regretted his running had excited admiration, and
he was counted upon as the winner. This mile was
done in 6;lS.
Ninth Mie--Armstrong having withdrawn, the
way round whom Coffee made brilliant pass and
dashed by the whole lie came In about 10 feet ahead
Tine, CCG.
Tenth Mile -Colfcc and Canada ioped on together.
aide by side, and s continued nearly all tho way
round the former coming ia some 10 feet ahead Time
6:lo.
El,rsni4 and ial Mile Office kept his distance
ahead for half mile; Canads then came up and kept
few in chcs ahead thought good for the raos
but when within twenty or twenty-five feet Of the
stand Coffee made four Ave IRENE ndous hounds and
dnshed by like an arrow, Winning by about . yard
htoeetber this is probably The finest foot race tina,
Ia been tun In tbis county, Tho e'Sven iss having