The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-02-18
nfNK RACES.
Last Nights sport and General RolioI


News.
The most exciting racing event that has
occurred in this city since the Kinks open
ed, was that at the Capitol Rink last night.
1t was the second struggle for the Wheel
ing amateur championship medal offered
by The proprietors OF the rink, the per-
manent holder TO win 1t three times in
succession, each race to be the best two
out of three, mile heats. A week ago last
night It was raced for, for the first time,
and won BY Bob Dovener, who was closely
pushed by Bickel Sheppard. Sheppard at
the conclusion OF that race challenged
Doyencr to another trial, and the latter in
order to hold the medal had TO accept 1t,
OF course, and last night was named as the
time.
The rink by 0 o'clock, the time set for
the race, was crowded with interested
spectators and the friends Of the two young
men. The judges were Mayor Grub, DR..
]. T.. Smith and Hon. J. ]. Woods; starter,
Austin Beach; timer, DR.. Caddle., On tho
first lap Of the first heat there was foul,
which threw Sheppard and the racers
were stopped. The judges decided that it
was in the nature OF a double foul and not
done maliciously, and both contestants
agreeing, they were started again. Shep-
pard took the lead and Dovener, in at
tempting to pass, received bad fall. Re-
gaining his feet lie gained steadily. Shep.
pard In making his lust turn did IL
too iast and was carried over To the
outside Just far enough to allow
Doyener to slip in Gn1 cross the line about
IA inches ahead OF him. Both were so OK.
cited that they failed to notice the fall Of
the handkerchiefand made another round,
this time both crossing together, leading
many to suppose the heat dead one. The
applause was terrific. In the heat there
was another double foul, but rs II was &C
cidental and gave neither an advantage il
was not considered. Sheppard had the
misfortune TO have one Of his aXles badly
bent, which doubtless lost him the heat.
The time was $500. In the second heat
Sheppard had bad fall, and Dovener
thereby securing good lead, won in 1852
Sheppard has the disadvantage Of
weighing considerably more than Dove
nor, and this is against him in making the
corners. He is a good, strong, graceful
! skater, and has the endurance. Dovenel
has now won the medal twice, and il be
wins his next race he will be entitled tc
/ keep it.
At the Chapline street rink this evening
the 12.mile race will DO started. There
arc thirteen entries for this race; tlleil
names are: James Long, John Il. Pipes
Harry 3. Norton, Frank Bags, james
r Caldwell, H. l.. Campbell, W. q. Reed, ],
3, Sheppard, II. J. Drummond, j. Burk.
I etts. ]. A. Maloney, K. Cowan and W. 0kcl
The Judges will be Mcssrs. G. Ed. 1fendel
T. G. NIotIatt andA. A. Franzheim. Three
miles are to be skated cach evening
the race being concluded Saturday even
Ing. The one making the best time in
skating the twelve miles Is 10 receive from
the pr0prietors OF the rink II handsome
gold badge in the form Of q skate sus
: pended from bars. In the axles OF the
8 skate, diamonds are set 1t is a very
i handsome and unique badge well worth
owning and wearing. The race will be
; an interesting and exciting one.
Mr.. Harry Levy closed his engagement
. at tho Chapline street rink last evening;
and this evening appears in Stcubenville
! There was very large Crawd at THU
rink last night, nearly forty couple taking
8 part in the grand march, This evening
Mr.. A. 9. EsIabrook, pupil Of the great
Daniels, will give All exhibition. He is q
fine skater. kramer's music is furnished
every afternoon and evening.
There was rafting race at the Island
rink last night In which young Hillis was
beaten by heretofore unknown skater,
The spectators became very much excited.
Entertaining attractions have been arrang-
cd for every night this week at the Island.
Tho managers arc alive 10 their business
and try TO please every time
John Shriver's new rink at GAINESVILLE is
to be opened next Monday night. A num-
Der Of the boys intend going out.