The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-02-12
AMATEUR RACERS
sKArKroR cHAaIpIoNsHPBADeE.
Last slrhp. Race at the Capitol Rink-rhs
Bonbon Part5-A Polo clab FORMED.
Note. from the shatlhE RinSs.
Amnssnsnts in General.

One Of the most exciting skating events
that has taken place in this city since the
Kinks were started and the people first
commenced to skate, was the race at the
Capitol Rink last evening. 1t was adyer-
tised az an event for the purpose Of de-
termining in friendly contest, the ques:
lion ofsuperiority as 10 speed, grace and
skill OF number OF the best amateur
skaters OF the city, q question that has
often been discussed but never decided.
II was understood that several gentlemen
were 10 take part, and the management an.
nounced that such would be the case, but
several OF them failed to put in an appear
ance or sena any excuse. There were
others however to take their places, and
the race was all that could be desired.
The Judges, after comforting with
Messrs. Iarkin & Handlan, decided TO
only consider the point OF speed. The
reason for this was, that the management,
| in order to Encourage the amateurs, had
ordered a handsome gold medal to be
known as the Wheeling Amateur Cham.
pionship badge, to be presented TO the
winner and'to be held by him for three
consecutive races before he should own II
permanently. 1t was therefore decided 70
make the the race mile heats, best two In
three.
Mossrs. VIII B. Day, Harry OFT, Rober,I
Doyener, OFT Carothers, Dent Taylor and
]. B. Shepherd. All the boys were II
racing costume, except Alessrs. Day anC
TAYLOR, who consented to enter. in order Il
make the start exciting and In
teresting, and Us they took thei
places on the line, presentet
very jaunty appearance. Thu
corners were well chalked and then tn!
word was given. Fourteen times arount
; the rink constituted mile. Shephert
took the lead and held 1t for half q mile
when Doyener passed him and crossed III,
tline in 3:l5. OFT was o close third. I'M
finish was very exciting, and the larg'
crowd present applauded heartily. Mr.
TAYLOR was distanced at the quarter ant
Mr.. Day slipped so badly at the hall tina
he retired.
After a short rest the four that had
come in were sent on the second heat, thu
bald in the meantime playing a liyel!
air. On the first lap Mr.. Carothers was I'm
fortunate enough to lose the rear wheel
| from one of his skates. On the seconl
lap Sheppard. in trying to pass Dovene
feil. but reeaining his feet made up tn,
time lost until the tenth round, when Ii,
threw one OF his skates and had to drol
ont. OFT skated brayely, but Dovener haC
too much Of lead and came in on loni
graceful stride in Sal. OFT was only abou
- ,annpIa lahini
The heat and race was declared to bt
Doyener's and he was Immediately chal
lenped by Sheppard for the badge and
race arranged for next Tuesday night
Doyener must hold the badge against al
, Wheeling amatuers until he has won il
three times. 1t Is understood that young
Zillis, the winner OF the three. mile race a
the Island rink Monday night, has alst
challenged Doyener. The badge was mo-
presented last evening as 1t is not ye
completed. The management to show III
appreciation OF the efforts OF the othel
racers, presented them with season tickets
The audience was very much pleased viii
the race.