The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-01-05
Saturdays sleighing.
DAY FULL OF sPoRT-cEoIL CAPTURES
THE HoNoRs OF THE DAY-oNE OR
TWO FAST RESERVES NOT OUT.

Saturday last proved an interesting one
for lovers of sport. The ball opened
about 3 o'clock. The string com
prised such horses as Mr.. Henry Hess
Gilt Edge, and Belle Falls, Mr.. N. X.
Warmers Flora Swing, and Mr.. Walter
Curtis Warner. Beside these were
number of others out enjoying the racing.
I MIR. Il. jeff. Scott had an excellent black
horse for endurance. MIR. Clinton Gar
rett's double team attracted much. atten-
ton for the happy style in which they
glided along. an. Chas. Lewis handled
the reins over his fast stopper in excellent
style. IN fact all of them had an amount
Of fun only derived from the jingle of the
bells over the beautiful snow.
1t seems there has been rivalry exist
ing for some time between Newark and
Cecil county steppers, and when the four
mentioned above came together, some
exciting sport was looked for by the gazer-
on, and their anticipation was fully re-
alized. First Gilt Edge and Flora swing
came down the street in company, each
striving for the front rank. The brush was
| an exciting one. At one moment the
mares nose would show to the front, and
the next the horse would assume the same
| position. Before the end of the course
was reached, however, the Swing nose
showed well to the front. The trip west
was about the same between the two,-
the mare proving the more fleet footed.
Next came three of them down the street,
Gilt Edge, Belle Falls and Flora Swing.
This contest made the spectators shout
with enthusiasm. The whole distance
they were well punched but perceptible
space was shown between the cutters
The Swing and GilG Edge were on even
terms for a greater part Of the distance,
with Belle trailing several sleigh-lengths
in the rear, Mr.. Walter Curtis could not
endure the sport longer without himself
and his fast horse Warner being in the
fray. The four logged to the west end.
From there the start was made. The
Swing was let off in the lead closely
pressed by the other three. Gilt Edge
quickly took the lead, and then tho sport
began. Belle and Warner made q hard
struggle to gain victory over the Swing,
but that brave little sorrel kept them
easily back. Some of the boys became
excited and wanted TO bet, but the scene
; was too interesting for any one to take
time to get their money out, SO the bets
were never made In this heat the horses
finished in the following order: Gilt Edge
Flora Swing, Belle Falls and Warner
Belle Falls, of course, could have heater
the string, but she was out of sorts
Instead of jogging back, the horses wert
given their head, and away they went
Gilt Edge again took the lead, warmly
: accompanied by the other three, Flori
Swing finished second with Gilt Edg,
first. Warner third and Belle fourth
This ended the contest. Many opinions
\ were expressed about the different horse
e as to their speed, etc. Mr.. Curtis hors
S was prevented from doing his best b,
, reason Of striking" which no doub
Q caused him TO lose the race. DR.. La Fonz
OF Elkton was hero in twO-wheeled Car
behind pretty and iast-stepping nag
, The doctor enjoyed the fun, and consid
: cred the contest spirited one. We ar
J not able to say who has the fastest horse
i but we would make the suggestion, tina
: when snow falls again, let all those VIII
} think they have flyers, bring them Out
We were told that the fastest horse
r. remained in the stable on Saturday. TIL
!. was real pity, because the Cecil boy
Al don't appreciate any such treatmen
r They want warm reception wheneYe
!. they drop down on us, and we woul
a. advise the owners of fast horses in til
town to give them the warmest kind of
meeting when they next call, We wa
IS to crow over Newark horsehesh, and v
le believe we can if our friends will b,
I'd bring to the front their best horses. o.
i'd pencil gave out at this point, so we ell
IS the music.