Daily globe., 1879-05-15
4 RUNNING MATCH.
Mccall Defeats Nowlan--Kumors That the
Race Was Twico sold-Somebody BADLY
Fooled.

Mccall Defeats Nowlan-Rumors That the
Race Was Twice sold-Somebody Badly
Fooled.
The bright, bracing weather of yesterday
conspired to draw out fair attendance OF
spectators to witness the running match at
Red Cap park, between William Mccall and
Charles Nolan, which was postponed from
last Saturday, on account of the rain. The
contestants are both young men, Mccall bo-
ing the heaviest of the two, and when stripped
will probably kick the beam at l45 and l55
pounds, respectively. The match was for
distance of seventy five yards and $5O
side, the best two out of three to be declared
the winner.
Mr.. q. H. Peterman was assigned to the
position of starter, MIR. Charles Alton being
chosen as referee, while Mr.. George Allen
was selected to oficiate as timer.
The contestants took their positions at
the starting point at 3:15 o'clock, Mccall
weaving white undershirt and drawers re-
lieved by dark blue trunks, his feet being
incased in close fitting slippers. His op-
ponent was similarly dressed, with the ex-
ception that his form was distinguished by a
black trunk gear.
The word ''go' was given at BIT, both
men starting at an even pace, which was
kept up until the half the track was covered
when Mccall took the lead, winning the
first heat in exactly eight seconds.
Previous to the first heat the betting ha6
| been 10 to OH Mccall, but for the SECOND
| heat even money was offered, Nolan seem
| ing somewhat the favorite. A good star
was haS, when the word was given for tht
second heat, the lead being collared by No
Ian, who maintained safe headway unit
tho stake was reached, winning the heat will
comparative ease in eight and a fourth sec
onds. The third and last heat was won b,
Mccall, both men displaying fine nerve, ant
skillful dexterity. Time eight and fourtl
seconds; Mccall being declared the WHINE
of the match.
| ANOTHER MATCH.
Arrangements were completed yesterda
for grand walking match, to take place 8
the Opera House, commencing next Wednes
day evening. The contestants are Mr.. All
Griffan, of Kenosha, and MIR. Sullivan, tn
we'll l-known pedestrian of this city. Th
match is for purse of $500, or $3.50 sid
the one covering the greatest number {
miles in 81 hours to be declared the winne
A full band will furnish music for the cccs
sion, and everything has been arranged
make the match success.
| BITERs BITTEN.
. If current report is to be believed, the,
was double headed sharp practice indulge
in yesterday. The story runs that Mccall
who was confessedly faster than Nolan, ha
. been induced to throw the race, and partie
in the ring went to betting on Nolan, the1
being big odds offered on Mccall. The stor
goes farther that there were subsequent al
rangements with other parties Tuesday Nigh
whereby Mccall was induced to win the race
Hero were two counter parties, each believin
they had the job set up on the public. c
course somebody has to be fooled, and tn
sequel proved it was the parties who q,
credited with making the original arrang'
ment with Mccall. If these reports are trr
the ''walking mania' receives bad send o
in st. Paul, as the public will have lit
interest in "sold' races.