New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-11-12
a VICTORY FOR GEORGE.
MYERS BEATEN IN THE MILE RACE.

MYERS BEATEN IN THE MILE RACE.
Az EXCIuNG CONTEST AT THE POLO GEpUNDa-
THE RECORD NOT BROKEN IN A HARD FOUGHT
MATCH.
The pleasant weather yesterday afternoon, com
lined with the fact that the race between W. I.
George and l.. +. Myers had been OF the past week
subject much talked about among persons interest
cd in athletic sports drew about twice as many
spectators to the Polo GOunds "a witnessed the half
mile race on the previous Saturday. over 1000
people we're present The races which preceded the
contest of the champions were regarded with COM
paratvely little interest The universal subject Of
conversation among those present seemed to be the
coming onemle race between Myers and George.
Every one knew, or pretended to know,
the whole list of records made by each map.
Bettiug was 100 to 20 in favor of the Amer
lean. The persons in the grand STAND ana
the othel parts of the enclosure moved about I'D
restless way, anxious for the race to begin brlghJ
flags nuttered in the air over the buildings, That
above the house in which George had his head
quarters being the red banner of England Several
carriages were drawn up at the side OF the track
and the hole scene full OF life ana ahlmatlon
There was no cold wind to NIP the enthusiasm anu
moses Of the SPECTATORS. The track was in good
condition. and everything was favorable Tor hIst
c,ass contest. The contests were held under TIE
Joint auspices of the Manhattan Athetc. Gun,
able number OF Englishmen to the grounds.
The first contest on the proTIaih me- was onG
mile bicycle handicap race. Inc nIst IWo meats
were won by +. ". Hunter oil the ColumDla
Athletic Club, IN minutes 81 seconds auu ID
3.}9 % f. +. Davidson of the LenoX Bicycle
Climb was second III both heats. The next race was
a 220 yards run. This was won Oy W. |. >tod-
dard of the Manhattan Athletic Clnb, his time IN
the final heat beng 2:U6 l-3. :. DcrcksOu, OF the
same club, was second. Then came hall mile run
which was won by 4. Stoll, OF the American Atm
letc Clue. in BOP 3-5. I. j. Murphy; OF the PaTk
Athletic Club. second. Alter this race the
track was put IN condition for the great race OF the
dav the contest betw cen Myers and George. When
everything had been prepared the clarplhg OF haus
was heard up the track IN the direction OF the Eng
llslman's headquarters and soon george came
down TO the grand stand, walking deliberately.
More applause followed and Myers came down on
Is gentle trot, If getting iimbered up LOT MS
work Both men appeared to be in eXcelIeht con
dtion and rs they threw OF their wraps ana TOOK
their places on the IIack eApoCtdVi'n anu 'NO 'P''
tatUrs stood on upt0e.
Then there nush through which came the
report of the starters pistol Az INC signal Ihe ineh
were OIL with bound. George at once tOOK thc
lead and shot like an arrow down the track
Myers followed with aswittness Wnlcu WouIu sooh
have put anyone except George 9uI OF the race
The American was only niue Denind HIS ahIas-
unist, and seemed to be running much more eds'V'
There seemed to he a good prospect OF his passing
George until they had reached about ODe-lLllu OF
the way TO md when the Engilshmdn qulckcned his
pace and increased his lead 10 about four feet.
When half Nay round Myers closed up little, but
il WAS only for q few seconds. and then the space
between the two men began TO widen again. When
the last corner OF the track was turned and the men
came down the stretch TO the grand stand, George
mt on terrific speed and bv the time the first cir
emit of the course was completed led his Compel
itor about ten yards. Myers now sprang alter tue
Englishman with all his speed ana IL looked as II
he might yet close up the gap. THIS be partly
succeeded in doing and hope revived la the nearts
of nls friends. The first quarter OF the mile was
made by George in lOlI2. Myers, though no
had closed up on him somewhat, was not al lie TO
keen the pace and when the stretch TO the grand
stand was again reached George drew ahead ana
passed the starting point about the same distance
ahead as before The runners were nov on their
last round and Myers friends hoped that he wou!d
nut forth some marvellous burst Of speed and pass
his competitor. Little by littls he dld. Indeed-
creep up toward the Englishman, ana when NAH
the track had been gone over and the racers were
approaching the hvne stretch he put OH u sVeeu
that caused many persons to oeilcVe tnal ilIei d!
the American would carry hlmseil aneau' bu
Myers could not keep the pace, ana ueOrgo' aInosV
as fresh as when he started came tearing down lhe
home stretch. The excitement was intense. Every
one shouted aud gesticulated, some ehcouIaglng
George syme Myers. The American. 1t was no"
evident was exhausted, and the gap between nun
and George increased foot by loot, ana uhaliy
YARD by yard. At last, with magnificent puI'u
OF speed George came tue line eight or nine
wards ahead of lis competitor having MADE iho
mile in T. 81 So, being two seconds more IMAM Ills
best record A., o..
but George WAS in excellent condition. IL wa"
SAID that before his victory OF week ago Sl3oio
had little hopes OF wining the mile race YESTERDAY;
but his easy victory then gave Nun great HopI ~
he could beat George at n longer distance. Doiul
the race week the betting had been feallsts
Myers but during the last week 1T had deem aJ I
even. Myers WAS in excellent condition yesteIus1'
and this fact, coupled with his previous 'lctoIy'
made The betting against the Engllshmal; IN
next Saturday afternoon at tho Polo Gronnds the
third and last OF the races between George and
Myers will take place
PRAYING FOR YOUNG MEN