The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-03-15
LA ST. LEGS.
ROwell Reliant, Ennis Enthusias.
tic, and Hartman Hopeless.
National Associated Press to the Star.

New York, March 15.-The story OF the
walking contest for the championship of
the world may be considered as practically
brought to an end. There is no doubt but
that Rowell is the winner, and that the
champion belt and q greater part of the
gate money will 60 back to England.
A graceful incident occurred last night,
which more than all does credit to English
men and their spirit of fair play. Mr.. At
kinson Sir John Astley's agent, seeing
Harriman's condition, suggested to Rowell
that in the event OF Hartman failing to
cover 450 miles, some present should be
made to him. Rowell at once consented in
case he won and Hartman failed to cover
450 miles, to return him his stake Of $500,
and to contribute toward purse for his
benefit When Ennis heard of it, lie shook
hands with Rowell on the track, and at once
signed the same agreement on behalf OF
himself. u
AT 80 this morning Hartman was in
his house getting rubbed down with lin-
ment He looked terribly used up, and
suffered from pain in the left groin. Ennis
was found in his tent drinking beef tea
ilis NdS blHl .uONI, anu ilc
was in good condition and free from lame
ness although his feet are blistered. After
short rcpast he went on the track and
started off at rapid pace. He hopes to
cover 100 miles to-day, although bis trainer
thinks it doubtful. While Ennis was fin
ishing his 404th mile Rowell sat on his bed
One of his trainers was dressing his blistered
feet while the other was rubbing him.
Rowell was eating beefsteak and toast
with a relish and few minutes later was
dressed and on the track, starting off at a
four-milc- -an-hour gait. He is apparently
quite fresh, and also expressed the hope Of
making 100 miles to-day. AT 40 Harri-
man again appeared. He limpel badly
during the first lap. All three pedestrians
were heartily checred.
At "a. M. the score stood; Rowell, 43l;
Ennis, 4O9; Hartman. 391.
Rowell shows 10 signs Of breaking down.
His speed is not rapid, but his gait is regu-
lar
There is some apprehension that trouble
will occur at the Garden tonight. and an
extra force of police have been on duty 1t
is reported that the Seventh Regiment will
also be on guard to prevent roushs from
disturbing the pedestrians
About thousand of the rough element
in the city were In Gilmore's Garden all of
last night. At3a III. Rowell had covered
435 miles, Ennis 4l2, Hartman 39G. Row
ell kept up his trot and gained slightly on
Ennis, while Hartman, suffering terribly,
continued to plod around. Encouraged by
r l,. Il, 4 n
engaged, at 4 a. m. Rowell had completed
AL miles, Ennis All, Hartman 400 As the
latter covered the 400th mile the band
struck up Yankee Doodle" and the crowd
yelled three cheers for the Yankee"
A. M.-Rowcll 453; Ennis, 4SO; Har-
ramip, 40. Harramin is resting at this
time.
A. M.Rowell, l57; Ennis, 433; Har-
riman, 4l3
9;30 A. M.-Rowell, 457; Ennis, 435 Har-
riman, 4lG.
10 A. M.-Rowell i59, Ennis 437, Harri-
man 41S.
1890 A. M.-Rowell 1862 miles, Ennis 439,
Hartman 420.
II A. M--Rowell 4e3 miles, Ennis 44O,
Hartman 420.
II 80 A. M.-Rowell, 4G5; Ennis, AL
Hartman, 42l.
Rowell was presented on his 465th mile
by a lady friend with an imperial floral
crown, bearing English flags. The crowd
objected TO these bits of bunting, which
were at once hidden under the donors
snawl and American flags substituted.
Then followed Tremendous applause.
RowelPs perseverance and pluck can be
understood hen tits known that his thighs
are raw and bleeding from chatting, that
the bottom Of one of his feet is little else
than blister, and one Of lns legs badly
swollen, still he keeps on without wincing
and a contraction of his brow is the only
evidence of the pain lie is enduring.
u l2M.-Rowell, 4G7i Ennis, 4i3; Harr- !
man, 423
1P M.--Rowell, 47o; Ennis, Az; Iarri-
man, Az.
l:3oP NJ. -Rowell, 4'3; Ennis, 450; Har-
9P. M.-Rowcll 415, Ennis 450 and Har-
riman $50.
Ennis made his 4J0th mile in minutes
end l6 seconds the fastest mile yet made. |
lie is now running, and going well.
Mr., Walton, OF the ST. James Hotel, last
night bet 2,000 against 5000 that Hartman
would not cover $50 miles.
81. M.Rowe.l, i7G miles; Ennis, 450 !
miles; Hartman, 432 miles
$50 ?. NJ Eowell, 4T9 miles; Ennis, $50
miles Hartman. 49, miles.
Other sports.
H0oF BEATS At BALTIMORE
BALTIMORE, March 15 - The walking
match between Messrs. Johnston, Mackey,
Fitzgerald, Blondell and Pierce, go as you
please" for twcnty-six hours began At 8