The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-29
THE PEDESTRIANS.
Close Of the Great Match at
Gilmore'8 Garden.
O'LEARY THE WINNER
He Beats Sport" by Score Of
400 to 357 Miles.

'Well, he kicked like colt, and didn't want 70
turn out"
This was the comprehensive answer made by Van
Ness when asked about sports" willingness 70 con-
Time his tramp yesterday morning.
'.He wanted 10 know" continued Van Ness "how
far he had got 10 walk and when told him far
he pleased, he grinned and said. Fur as please
suits to death. ("
used mp did you saya"
eyes, he is used up head to foot. and nothing
but good grit would keep the old fellow the track
no matter how much money he got"
Slowly and dejectedly the old hobbled around
the narrow path. No amount OF suffering seemed to
deter him from doing his level best. While sympa-
thy was felt for his deporabe condition. his ccmca
appearance caused much merriment He had pulled
red stockings his shoes keep tho latter free
from sawdust and his rather neat attire was
neither striking graceful. Up to Thursday
he carried his head quite erect. but gradually 1t fell
over toward the right shoulder. and at times il
seemed if soft place to rest il would not be
amss. There plenty of pluck apparent. but
speed had long gone, he possessed the latter
to any extent.
YESTERDAY MORNINGS WORK.
At 3h. 5sIn. SIS. A. M. Saturday the Connecticut
representative returned to the track, after his rest
and at Oh 13m SIS. he had completed his 3l9h mile.
On his 322d mile he again retired for 3h. 2sm and
when the 327th mile marked opposite his name.
and at IN. r. NJ. the 33ith mile credited him.
O'Leary had sent his figures up to 35l miles when
ne left the track Friday evening He did not
turn until 3h. 59n. 15s A. NJ. Saturday. Meanwhile
he had his feet attended to and his chest and throat
vigorously rubbed with niment, after which he fell
into deep slumber Coming out he put his shoulder
to the collar in fine form, and left the track for his
morning meal shortly after six o'clock, having then
added mp 35S miles. The work for hours afterward
devoid OF particular interest. and at 2h. 45m P.
NJ. the champion within lap two OF being 50
miles ahead The 372d mile made in ID minutes.
the fastest nine circuits he had made for forty eight
hours.
HuMoRs RACE.
The band struck up merry tune at two O'Clock
and instantly the loungsrs were wide awake. Many
unfortunate individuals have been in the building
since the walk commenced. and upon it's completion
breathed fresh air for the first time in six days. They
could be picked by their appearance Dust almost
inch thick covered their clothes, and their faces
in similarly bad plight. From midnight to
daylight the occupants of this dreary have
played all sorts of jokes upon each other and twould
take volume to record the many novel bets that
have been made. One of these between Messrs.
Detzel and Richards. OF New York, the former back
ing his opinion i'll favor OF Sport walking more
miles than his competitor. The loser will be obliged
al A. NJ. on New Year Day, wheel the winner
three times around Tompkins' square, wearing a full
dress suit. white kid gloves and white hat included.
In case of failure to comply the loser will forfeit $50
Benches chairs and tables in the garden largely
suffered during the walk, and many of them will re-
quire repairing. Vast numbers of men have jumped
and stood upon them, unJnndfu OF their breaking,
and policemen were seeaningly powerless to pre-
vent il.
fifty miles to-day you promised?" said somebody
to Barney Aaron during the afternoon.
KILLED BEroRR TOOK HIM"
s'He's willin 'nough" answered Barney screwing
his face into pucker. but then don't you see the
very earnestj-the old fellow was killed before
] took hold of him. They didn't give him any
thing 70 and changed his underclothes until
Wednesday. Wasn't that nough to kin the old boyY
But'-and Barney became communicative for
IN his life--'I never saw more willin' chap. He's
cranky. to be sure; but, then he'll do what you
want. after while. He only eats what's given him.
To-day he's had mutton chops toast and tea. That
was his breakfast For dinner clam SOUP strained
was all he wanted and for supper / give him little
fish. But too old. too old. concluded Barney. shak-
ing his head and moving off to Sports" quarters.
~ voc, BOSS
while after the writer followed and had talk
with the Bridgeport candidate. There was difii-
Guilty in engaging him in conversation and this
the burden OF the talk -
Il tell you boss I've had misfortunes in this walk
have a very bad leg. and tell you. boss, 90
$50 miles in six days and tell you, boss. do
it in three months. tell you, boss can thirty
days and not be tired Il my old leg was right. Ny
feet are all right with emphasis. his right hand
raised above his head and his eyes sparklng). Eyes,
boss, they sound babys. Come in and
them! There's nothing the matter with the old man
but this knee. Darn the old kneel'
1t was fve O'Clock precisely when "sport" finished
his 3i2d mile. and III. ON. los. when he struggled
through the 3l6th mile At sh SIN. IS. lie was 40
miles behind and of the track the standing:-
OLeary, 3Ss miles. sport" 34s miles.
CHAMPIONS CONDITION.
The champion felt in good spirits all day. his cold
being little better though his feet troubled him
exceedingly. Blisters made their appearance on his
right foot during the afternoon yet be made
plant.
After supper, and when music had enlivened mat
tiers generally. he spurtcd round the track At great
pace. His J90th mile made in lam $685. and the
39lst in I'm. 45s. 1t was his desire evidently TO
round of the 40lth mile and he knew that
hard work was necessary to reach these figures
The house was now very enthusiastic, there being
fully 5000 persons present many OF them ladies.
OLeary was walking in magnificent form. His 39lst
392d and JJ3d miles each made in I'm I5s and
the 314fh in the remarkable time OF lin. 45s and
this with heel and blistered feet Cheers fol-
lowed cheers, and the house seemed beside ITSELF
Ladies waved their handkerchiefs and gentlemen
ruined their gloves in hearty applause OF his efforts
EXCHANGING coUEIEsfIs.
Even 'Sport" turned around look at the heel and
toe business 81 his opponent. During one Of these
giances a admiration the champion handed him
cob; but the next lap two the Con-
necticnt walker obtained bouquet. and when meet
ing OTeary the next time handed the floral tribute
"a him, saying Il 70 you one better" OLeary
ried tho bouquet lap two more then returned it
with tianks. The i've miles, from J9l to 800 nclu-
siye, made IN H. I'M 1Os the announcement
or which produced intense enthusiasm.
.Oh. amt he dandyy exclaimed Barney Aaron.
"why, he beats the world Look at 'inig'
BETTING MAY.
During the evening John scannell bet Edward d.
Gale S2OU0 that q Leary would make 500 miles in the
international walk next May. This IL the tramp
proposed by the celebrated English pedestrians
Brown. Vaughan Rowell and Others who will come
u this country with the intention Of Wrestling
the Ashley belt from the champion. ScanneIl aud
Gale put up $3.50 each as forfeit.
SPORT ISsULrED.
lies got another OF his cranky FITS shouted
Barney Aaron after sport had rested sam. DUs
his 3Igth mile, land he says he's going trot" He
kept MS word aud managed to finish that mile 3I.
Jogging down the Twenty sixth side Of the
building. some fellow shoutcd.--
SAY sport You old bueiish, cheese 'eln"
Instantly the old man left the track but before he
could get TO the young man who had saluted him 40
insultingly Robinson, the trainer Of the Harlem
Athletic Club. then the track with hu, caught
him and demonstrated against his exhibition OF
feeling
Let me 90, won't you, and I'll show him what
kind ~ iigh am shouted "Sport." but Robinson
retained lis hold and led the bridgeport pedestrian
back ~ tile path.