Daily Los Angeles herald., 1880-08-27
THE TRAMPs.
An Evening Of Unusual Interess--The Fire
mems Race the Center Of Attraction.

M 1Veuiug u UNUSUAL lutorosb-Ane &ite
i mems Race the Center Of Attraction.
The pedestrian contests at the
Pavilion are still attended by large
and appreciative audiences, there
being last night as many as on any
other occasion. The walking Il
exceedingly interesting. Astounding
Ia amusing incidents enough to
please the most fastidious. During
the day there is generally u large
number Of visitors, the time being Z
enivened by music from the piano,
which is skiIIfully played by Mr..
+. Coronel Indart.
The boys are still doing well,
their appearance being much the
same as previously reported. In
some instances they appear to
mend and look fresher. The las,
three days have shown them what
to do and how to do it, an experi-
enoe which they have wisely
utilized. There is now none
of that helter. SHELTER rushing
around tie track, which was mo-
ticeable at the beginning. They
have got down to true, sober work,
making as good scores as before,
with less work. Nelson seems to
be in capita: order, and yesterday
afternoon he tied with Fish, who
has been leading the list since the
commence ment and was Is miles
ahead of Nelson, who, on leaving
the track lost IL miles; but at 1O4
o'clock last night he had lesseneu
the number by SIX miles. Fish is
walking we'll and evidently means
to keep on. His gait is light and
indicative of bottom.
Col. J. s. Morgan presented him
last night with gold pencil case,
the gift OF Mr.. Sherman Wright,
for scoring the first 100 miles, aud
also with u very handsome silver
medal. presented by Mrs. Amy
Howard, for making the first 200
miies.
EIdridge, who was reported off
the track through lameness, has re-
turned aud is making good time
1t was his intention to quit, as he
had no trainer or anybody TO help
him, his feet being too sore to con
tiuue; but Mr.. Edwards, with u
& .nerosity which has characterized
al the pro1 1essionaIs during the
race, came bis rescue, with gen
uine kiDdne dressing his feet in
such a manner as to shortly put
them again In good condition, and
also lending him a pair Of his shoes,
which SO improved his condition
that he easily made "a miles in Elk
hours. Had he been properly
taken oare of from the start, many
are Of the opinion that his power.
would have tried to their utmost
any on the track.
Heaid, the choice Of the knowing
ones, abAnhoned the track at 1889
Yesterday, with Il score Of 154 miles.
Knowing he could not take the
first place, he did not wish to get
any other.
Sampson Ia improving and looks |
better than at any time siuce the |
start. He Is evidently q favorite
with some Que, a. he again receiv-
ell n bouquet. McGehee Is still IN |
the race and Frightening his score
rapidly.
The long list OF % has dwindled
down to 7 who, having remained
this long, aud being in fair coudi-
tion, are likely to remain until the
end The boys are in for some
bard fighting from now on.
The F'iremen's race, commenced
last night with another change in
l.. Perez, No 2's, taking the place
of Fred smith. This race has COM
manded the largest share of inter-
est every evening. and last night |
the interest WAS intense and the |
shouting terrific. Mr.. P. Elisalda's
running on his first night com
PEELED Fred Smith To allow him 13 |
laps extra at the end OF the race,
much to the satisfaction Of the 33.
aud discontent of the q; but the
tables have again been turned In
favor of the @ by the splendid ruff
ming of l.. Perez. The boys kept
we'll together for about miles, th.
uiSb utC VA W'tICh Ct ui hN0 II 1O |
minutes. On the comp elton of
the 10th mile Perez led or with u
good squirt, which he kept up until
he placed two laps to his credit |
ahead of Elisalda. This he kept |
repeating, only slowing for u short |
time, to gain breath. The applause |
was tremendou-, everyday in the
hall being worked up to the highes'
pitch of excitement. But Perez !
stuck to his work, and EisaIda,
though he fought bravely to pre-
vent 1t, the scOre rose steadily un-
til, at the finish, Perez had gained
l mile and 4 laps in the two hours
run. This leaves the total score,
q, SO miles, 10 lapa; 38,, 49 miles,
Z laps; H. & L., A miles, 81 lap-;
the score for last night being:
MILES LAPS
L. Perrez......"-.....""".l4
P EIisaldr ........ ......l2 II
II. J. Prieui i...............l 10 2
II is said that there will be two