The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-06-07


in attendance yesterday was estimated to
be fully 1000 people. The amphitheatre
was well filled while a large number of
private conveyances occupied positions on
the quarter stretch. The attendance of
ladies was quite large. The events OF the
afternoon passed off without single acct
dent, and the speed meeting terminated
with the best feelings of the public toward
the association, whose members have done
all in their power to carry out their pub
lished promises.
THE PROGRAMME.
included three minute trotting race
which proved a very interesting and ex-
citing feature The time made on this eX
hibition trot was remarkably good, but
does not give the several horses any
record.
The equestrian exhibition of Miss Pinneo
and Miss Tressie Winter were also duly
enjoyed. while the ten mile ride of the for
mer elected the most general enthusiasm.
The latter race was accomplished in
seconds, which in view of the fact that the
race track is somewhat longer than half
mile, is a very creditable showing for
all parties concerned
The first race was three minute class
which brought out five contestants, and
required four heats to decide.
FIRST HEAT
Five starters came to the front, and
were given the following positions; Kirk
wood first, Jim second, Bashaw B, third,
Maud fourth, and Farley's Hambletonian
fifth.
The second attempt to go was success,
and the five horses started.
Jim took the lead, and was closely fol-
lowed by Bashaw B.
The three remaining horses were all in
bunch. 49,
At the quarter pole Jim lead, Bashaw
B. second, Maud third Hambletonian
fourth, with Kirkwood a bad fifth.
At the half mile Jim went off his feet,
and Bashaw B. closed up on him. Jim
soon settled down to business. and main
tanned the lead to the finish, winning the
heat in $40; Bashaw B. second, Maud
third, Farley's Hambletonian fourth, and
Kirkwood last.
SECOND HEAT.
After several Intellectual scores the horses
were sent off, with Maud in the lead
Bashaw soon gained first place, followed
by Jim, with Farley's Hambletonian 4th
and Kirkwood 9Th. At the quarter pole
all the horses were off their feet. The
half was passed with Bashaw B. in the
lead, Jim End, Maud 3rd. Hambletonian
4th, lakewood way in the rear.
A close contest followed, and was con-
tinued to the end between Bashaw B. and
Jim.
The heat was won by Bashaw B, and
the other horses finishing in the following
order: Jim 2, Maud 3rd, Hambletonian 4th,
and Kirkwood 5th. Time. 2:51a.
THIRD HEAT
On this heat Kirkwood failed to appear
and only four starters were ON hand. The
second attempt to start received the word
go" and Bashaw B. took the lead, with
Jim end, Hambletonian 3rd, and Maud
last. Bashaw B kept the lead to the half,
second place to Jim with Hambletonian
and Maud contesting for 3rd place
Bashaw B. went off her feet soon after
passing the half-mile post and Jim closed
1. A
close contest followed for first place: at
the home stretch Bashaw broke, and. Jim
won the heat.
The horses passed under the wire in the
following order: Jim, LIST; Bashaw B. end;
3rd and Maud 4th Time
2 493
Four starters went out on this heat,
Jim and BasLaw B. in the lead, and the
other two in bunch. Jim soon took the
lead, closely followed by Maud, Bashaw B.
dropping to third place.
At the half mile Jim and Maud were
neck and neck, Bashaw B. third, Hamble
tonian fourth.
Jim soon forced ahead, Maud following
at respectable distance. On the home
stretch Maud went off her feet and Jim
gained good lead.
Jim won the heat and race, Maud sec
ond, Bashaw B. third, and Hambletonian
fourth. Time 2:43.
SUMMARY.
Three minute class.
Cahill enters Kirkwood. $500
Rohr enters jim. 1-2-1-1
Webb enters Bashaw B
Crockett enters Maud 49,
Webb enters Farley's Hambrton'n 4-4-4-4
Time $40, 2:51a, 2.494, 2:43.
MISS PINNEo
gave several exhibitions of her power as O
lady rider. She was greeted with applause
as she appeared upon the track mounted
upon her fleet Kentucky thoroughbred
horse Dan, clad in her neat black velvet
riding habit
A good start was effected and the steed
dashed away, apparently conscious that
his reputation was at stake. The race was