The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-23


JAUNT IN GILMoREs GARDEN
The six days match between Daniel O'Leary and
p Napoleon Campana. better known sport"
commenced this morning at Gilmorc's Garden. and
bids fair to outryal all former events Of kind that
ever took place in this country OLearys experience
long distance pedestrian and his many wonderful
victories to guide him makes him the favorite with
the specializing portion of the public. but his OPP
ponent has the reputation Of being OF great
staying qualities. and hard to beat. sport
sprung into notoriety by his performance at Bridge
port few weeks ago, but his face has been familiar
about Fulton Market i'll this city for q decade or
more. The rules governing the contest much the
same those of the Astlcys tournament in London.
at which OLeary took the distinction of champion Of
the world. in other words. the men ego as they
please" On Saturday night next will DO the end
Of the struggle. if accident happens. But
the winner will not regret the great strain,
for. with the pleasure Of victory will come doubt
great pecuniary gain. The articles of agreement on
this point that the loser will receive any
thing unless he covers $50 miles. Thus there is
every inducement for the to begin their long
journey not rashy lest the history Of the contest tell
of lament table failure.
Every preparation has been made to give the men
quarters that comfortable and complete. Each is
furnished with large cottage OF portable descrip-
ton. They have thick coverings Of sawdust on the
grounds. and gas has been introduced by means of
rubber pipes. Comfortable iron bedsteals have been
provided for each with the necessary bedding
to invite the tired pedestrians to repose.
while all convenicnces for cooking layatories and
other requirements have also been literally fur
nished so that everything the may require will
be at hand. The choice of tracks decided Sat
urdsy. that of eight laps being used by Campana
md fba NJ min fall IN
The men appeared satisfied with the efforts which
had been made to their comfort. The attend
ants Of OLcary Mcssrs. Slattcry and William Z.
Harding while Messrs. Engchardt. Merritt and Shcr
idan will look out for sport"
INTEREST MATCH.
BY twelve O'Clock the Garden which. by the way.
never looked cleaner heater. was fairly alive.
There many sporting present who had
amateur athletes could be counted ID" by
Merchants well known Change
were also on hand. who seemed to take
known all over the United states there were Harri
man, now matched with OLeary for the Ashley Belt:
Bonner, Holskc. Van Ness and others. Ii must be
very interesting occasion indeed that keeps 100
out of their homes until two O'Clock in the morning
While waiting for the appointed hour the
tions very amusing. Every one was on the alert
to CLEAN something from those who were immedi-
ately interested i'll the event Bakers and attendants
button holed and Of questions asked that
appeared very absurd. One verdant youth. more
annoying than the rest, at last told in whisper
that sport" had done his training by walking from
Bridgeport to New York the same day. sport
to him thing of beauty. and a visit to Dcimonicos
was proposed but the time too limited to admit
OF the journey. Others confidently predicted the
result. some thinking that "if o'Leary don't walk
a goner." and again the opinion was expressed
that sport has roughed IL too much tn make q
fifty, if he is a day Such expressions could be
heard on every side. Hundreds surrounded the cot
tascs and remained staring at the board fully half an
hour before either Of the into the building
APPEARANCE THE MIN.
The competitors looked very well. and IL was diff
cult to give the palm for appearance to either Cam
pana has undoubtedly received careful preparation
for the task and is why. toughlv built
any regular training for his tramps. could not
be found fault with. His eye was bright and his
step elastic. campana; with dog, took q pre-
pants and thick soled shoes at twenty minutes past
twelve r. NJ. and then retired. Just before
track and appeared before the timing stand.
Much applause followed their appearance
T1s 9r'e s"y G asse he
merino shirt trimmed neatly with red. the word
sport" being worked on the breast in largo
white shirt. black velvet trunks and white
drawers and stockings The usual hustle ended in
clearing the track but this was accomplished in
good time Then Mr.. william b. Curtis. the referee
addressed the competitors Ho said. In sub
stance. that there had been many poor
lie were about tired with extending their
patronage to such failures. One more opportunity
was left for pedestrians regain tho hold they
had upon the public. and this the occasion. Ho
hoped that they tO'Leary and Cainpana, would make
such record that when saturday had rolled around
everybody would be satisfied. Mr. Curtis also
said that the tracks had been measured by
q city surveyor and found of the right lcIyth bu.
in order any doubts. such existed the rcfe
REQ and judge would measure the tracks during
the week while the them, and
II either found to bc an inch short
the difference would have to be made up.
and these judges aud timekecpcrs placed here con.
tinued the referee 'arc faithful and conscientious
men. and don't want any fault found with them
II won't find any fault" said Sport. "oh, hos
crankyi' bawled out q spectator. Order, gentle
men, cried Harry llil; "lct the referee
speak" That's ALL said the referee. "Now
get ready" and. looking at his watch,
be cried Col" ut O'Clock precisely.
o'Lcary went away, walking straight an arrow.
planting his feet soldly on the ground. as much
to say this IN fair heel and toe work.
Cainpana walked tho first twenty-five yards and
then increased his pace to trct In order to keep
mp with his opponent. TN the turns he
compelled to move briskly 70 do this but