Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-08-30


Charles
Time. s:s2H, 2:5i, s:a4. s:sSN. |
The third days weather was as unex-
ceptional as that of its predecessors
though the dust was more annoying
and provoked more strong language.
The spectators, however, took it good
naturedly and enjoyed the sport to the
fullest. Everybody was enthusiastic
in praise of the efforts of the manage
ment to give US a frst-class race and
agreed that success has crowned its
efforts. So carefully and honestly
have the races been conducted that not
a whisper of unfair dealing or favorlt-
ism has been heard. The people OF
Abilene thoroughly appreciate the asso-
cations efforts and will be more than
willing to aid by tongue, pen and pocket
book any future meeting which it may
decide to hold.
The crowd this afternoon, was larger
by far than that of yesterday and
the interest felt in the free-for-all was
sufficient to put the grand stand occu-
pants on the qla viUe for the flyers ap-
pearance.
The race was called at 2:07 and the
horses looked their prettiest as they
came to the judges stand.
The first heat, when the horses were
finally sent off. was Joe Young's from
the start. He came around with
clear advantage and went under the
wire in 2:274.
While waiting for the second heat
the public was treated to an exhibition
heat by the magnificent flyer, 1nvinci-
BILE. The animal is a large four-year-
old owned by Wilcox, of COncordia.
He has a strong, far-reaching action
and was much admired as he whlrled
around the ellipse. His appearance as
he Numbered down the home stretch
was inspiring. The time given by the
Judges was 2:25, remarkable time for
four-year-old. Outsiders made the
| time 2:23I.
The second heat of the
free-for-all was next on the program.
Joe Young had, of course, the pole and
he and Faro went nearly side by side
with Kit Glover a little behind to the
quarter pole. Then Kit broke and fell
back. Joe Young then reached out and
trotted as fine race as was ever wit
messed in the State, coming around to
the wire without a skip. Time 2:199.
Faro came in three seconds later and
Kit Clover third.
The three-year-old stakes, best in
8, was then called. Six horses entered.
The scoring was gone through with in
the midst of cloud OF dust but the
horses got off in splendid shape and it
looked like close heat though three of
the horses went off their feet at the
word "go." Dido led after the first
few rods though Jubilee and Joe You
See followed closely. Then they fell
behind and contested for second place
all the way around, being part of the
time on the run. The horses came I'M
der the wire in the following order:
Dido, Joe You See, Jubilee, Wedge
wood, Maud H., Jack Cade. Time
2:513.
There are to be trotted the remain
| ing heats of the first two races and the
running mile dash is to be tried.
THIRD DAY.
The third heat of the free-for-all yes
terday was won by Faro, but as he ran
during the round he was set back to
second place, and Joe Young given
first.
The race purse, $3.50, was divided:
Joe Young first, Faro second, Kit Clo-
yer third.
The three-year-old stakes was finished
two heats with the following record;
D Luo w. Co.
Joe you See. '-.-..........S
Jubilee
MAUI n -..---..-.'''''- -....----....''''' u
Time, 2:5214-2:41.
The running race, one mile dash, had
three entries, Nellie B., Sleepy Dick