The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-08-25
sports at Lake Maranocook.

LAKE MARANoCooK, Aug. A.-DiYision
First, Ancient Order of Hibernians, held its
| annual excursion and athletic tournament
here today. One thousand people were pres
ent. The Bangor band and orchestra were
with the party. The weather interfered
with the days enjoyment. yet the different
contests were exciting and hotly contested.
One hundred dollars was given in prizes.
The first two races were one hundred
yards dash, best two in three for amateurs
and professionals. The amateurs had the
first trial, the contestants being L. O'Brien,
Harper, McCauley and Prescott of Bangor;
W. Fl. O'Brien and Dennis McGoyern of
Portland. The first heat was run by Pres
| colt, McGovern and 7. O'Brien, and was
won by Prescott; the second heat was run
| by w. II. O'Briea, McCauley and Harper,
and was dead heat between O'Brien and
Harper; the third heat was run by Prescott,
Harper and O'Brien, and O'Brien won the
heat and race. Best time, lbs.
The professionals next started, and the
entrees were as follows: James McGovern
of Portland, Hanson of Bangor, and Thomas
| of st. Johns. McGovern won the first heat.
with Hanson second; the second and third
| heats were declared dead between Hanson
| and McGoyern. The race was so closely
contested that it was agreed to call it draw
for the first money, McGovern winning; best
time lis.
The third race was for fat men, weighing
| over 200 pounds, and John Hickson and +.
| Galligan of Bangor, ran 100 yards, the for
mer winning Ey fraction.
| The one mile race was contested by Messrs
| Stevens, Sullivan, and O'Brien of Bangor;
! Stevens winning in 6m. and fraction.
| The rifle contest, off-hand shots, with
choice of rifles, distance 100 yards, for
| gold medal valued at $50 and the champion
ship of Maine, was contested by ten shooters
| T. F. Allen of Bangor, made the best score
| in possible 10; Tom Milan of Bangor was
second, and J. Gilbert of Bangor and j. Nc
| Fadden of Portland were tied for third
| position.
Potato races, jumping contests and dane
ing made up very enjoyable programme.
ting at Calais.
CALAIS, Aug. PA large crowd attended
the trotting races for the colt stakes at the
Calais driving Park this afternoon. In the
| four-year-old class, the chestnut mare Maud
F., by Olympus, owned by W. H. Fowler OF
St. John, N B., won in three straight heats !;
time, 3.O41, 3.02, 2.53t. In the three-year-old
class, j. S, Clark's Eastmont, by Olympus,
had a walk over. He trotted an exhibition
heat in 254.
New Paper.
BELFAST, Aug 24.-The first number of a
large weekly independent newspaper, called
the Belfast City Press appeared today.
Band Tournament.
NORWAY, Aug. 24.-Ten carloads OF peo-
pie came into town today to attend the band
tournament. Eighteen bands and three hun
dred musicians were present Three thous-
and people were in attendance. Frank L..
Collins of Portland is the manager.
Assault Case at Lewiston.
LEWISTON, Aug. 24-Patrick Flaherty, OF
Lewiston, assaulted his wife this afternoon,
with hatchet, breaking two ribs and IN
ficting scalp wounds The police and neigh
bors were alarmed by the woman's cries.
rescued her from him. Flaherty and his
wife have been married about year, ana
each is So years old. Jealousy is said to De
the cause of the trouble. The woman's con-
dition is critical Flaherty is now in custo'
dy.
Team Stolen at Bath.
BATH, Aug. PA team from Dunnlns
livery stable was let yesterday to strahsei
giving the name of Edwin Reed, 70 drlVe "
Norton's ice house at Bowdoinham. mol IL
turning, Dunning began making inquiries
concerning the man, which resulted III 1ii'
conclusion that the team had been stoleh
Starting in pursuit, he drove to Portlah'
last night, but no trace of the thief is ye' le
ported. The man was about 20 yeai0 oiu
weight 40, and had india ink characsoi9 u
the back of his hand. The amman was
black mare. and the vehicle top pussS
with green running gear.
The state Grange.
OLD ORCHARD, Aug. 24.-The meetlne
the Maine State Grange was opened at I'LL
Tabernacle at Old Orchard TINS morning
with large attendance. In the aoSehce
State Master Robie, E. FL. Gregory over