Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-09-11

ord of al 1-4-The Closing Days Pro-
Srsmme-Som OF the Not .bls Exhibits
The great Minneapolis fair is drawing to
close. To-day will complete the show,
and there is but little doubt that many will
been in favor of Col. King and his associates
in this exposition. Nature itself has seemed
to lend her aid, for it would be difficult to
pick out whole week of more favorable
first day, (Monday), smiled upon the child
rem, and every day since the sun has shown
in almost undimmed splendor. The citizens
of the two cities of Minneapolis and St.
Paul and of the State at large, have turned
out by the thousands to enjoy holiday
week, and the managers of the fair have
reapsd the result in overflowing Golfers. In
fact, the fair has been success in money
point of view if in no other way. The at
tendance yesterday, while not SO great as
that of Tuesday, was immense, and to the
brave young women who risked their lives
in running the twenty mile race, can Col.
King give the credit for the large receipts at
the fair. Treasurer Hush basing his esti-
mate upon the receipts at the gates, says
there was fully 900 people present yester
day. The GLOBE, exercising it almost infal-
hble Judgment, would place the number at
about 600. At the GLOBE figures even the
fair cannot but be success in a pecuniary
point of view. At an early hour yesterday
morning the crowd began to arrive by every
train, and by noon the grounds and buildings
contained moving, surging mass of hu-
manity, most of whom had come to witness
the great event of the day, viz, the combat
between Miss Belle Cook, of California, and
Miss Minnie Pinneo, of Colorado, in the
twenty mile running race. The early part
of the day was occupied in viewing the many
fine exhibits made In the different halls, and
in inspecting the fine show of live stock,
machinery, etc. The races were called
promptly at 1:30 P. M, at which time the
grand stand or amphitheatre was densely
packed. Every inch of space was occupied
an hour before the races began, and thou
sands lined the fences around the track, and
were perched upon the fences, roofs of
buildings, and every other point of observa-
ton around the race track. Nearly all of
these thousands had come to
see the twenty mile race, but they
were also nearly as much
interested in the other races of which there
were two classes. The knowing ones had
peeked into the pool box and knew Just how
the money was to be divided, and hence the
sale of pools was rather light.
THE RACES.
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the first race which was open to all horses
which did not have a record below 2:46.
For this race there were six contestants
which we're started as follows: Highland
Seal, entered by J. Il. Harding of Mime
apolis; George K, by h. D. Mckinney of
GAINESVILLE, Wis; Hattie B., by q. Kaox of
Sheldon; Sheldon, by Geo. Williams of Min
neapolis; Troubadour, by Comfy & Haverly
of Chicago, and Myrtle, by Wm. Emmett of
Chicago. The weather was not favorable,
the wind blowing and threatening rain.
First heat-Highland Seal drew the pole;
George K. second; Hattie B third; Sheldon
fourth; Trou bador fifth and Myrtle sixth.
Shortly after passing the wire and the word
'go'' being given Sheldon took the lead and
maintained it through the heat, coming in
first with George K, second; Highland Seal
third; Troubadour fourth; Myrtle fifth and
Hattie B., sixth. Time, 2:33&. George K.
acted badly and broke several times. He went
under the wire first on run, and for this was
given second place,
Second heat-Some difficulty was experience
ed in getting start, and the drivers were call
ed up and reprimanded by the Judge. They
finally got away with Sheldon on the lead, Geo.
K. next and 1roubadour third, which relative
position was held until the home stretch was
reached, when Myrtle surged ahead and came
in an easy victor, with Troubadour second,
Highland Lass third, Sheldon fourth, George
K fifth and Hattie B sixth. Time 2:30j<.
Third heat-A good start was had. and at the
first quarter Troubsdour was On the lead close
ly followed by Geo. E. and Sheldon. At the
three quarter pole Myrtle came to the front and
maintained it to the end. Time 1885,
Fourth heat-Myrtle took this heat. Time
1884.
At the close of this heat the judges an
nounced that further trials of speed would
be suspended until after the twenty mile
race was decided. In the meantime the 2:24
race had been sandwiched in between and
had been deci ded in three straight heats.
THE 2:24 GLASS.
The entries for this race were Frank Fisk,
G. F. Pillsbury, of Minneapolis; Grey Cloud,
by G. j. Fuller, of Nashville; Conroy, by
John Funk, of Henderson, Ky, and VIM. q,
by Geo. W. Saunders, of Genesso, ILL.,, and
they took positions In the order named.
First heat: This was one of the finest heats
trotted on the course. Fisk led at the outset
but was soon overtaken, and when the home
stretch was reached, the horses were all bunch.
ed and a blanket might cover them all, SO to
speak. They went under the wire in the fol-
lowing order: Conroy first, Business second,
VIM. Il third, Frank Fisk fourth, Grey Cloud
fifth. Time, 2:27115.
Second heat: The horses scored several
times but finally agood start was made with
Conroy on the lead, which he maintained
throughout, coming in an easy victor, with
VIM. II second, Frank Fisk third, Business
fourth and Grey Cloud fifth. Time, 2,22&.
Third heat: Several scorings were had and
finally all the drivers except the driver of the
pole horse. Conroy, were fined $40 each, and
on the next score the word 60 was given and
the horses got off fairly. Conroy won the heat
and race. Time, 2;225a.
SUMMARY 2:24 CLASS.
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