Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-24

| BEACON PARK September 23.-The great
stallion race for the Balch stake of 5000 was
trotted to-day before 1900 persons. The
weather was perfect and the track was in very
| good condition for fast time. Nelson and Al
| cryon were greeted with long continued ap-
plause when they appeared. The betting Just
before the race was sl0O to $50 on Nelson
| against AIcryon, and SIS and Sl6 against the
field At the last moment Mr.. Nelson, the
owner of the Maine stallion, decided to hold
| reins himself. He was cheered as he stepped
| into the sulky.
After exercising the racers a bit they drew
into line at 2:l5 o'clock and came down for the
word in beautiful shape. Alcryon was at the
pole. Pilot Knox was second. Nelson third and
CRANKY fourth. Junemont was on the outside.
Within 80 yards of the wire Alcryon broke and
an excellent start was spoiled. They tried 1t
again and again, and after scoring seven times
they rested awhile. The crowd yelled impa-
tiently at the delay. Nelson was driven by his
owner; Alcryon, by Robbins; Junemont by
James Golden; CRANKY. by Crit Davis. and
Pilot Knox, by ]. ]. Powers.
DETAILS OF THE RACE.
First heat-At the tenth attempt they got the
word to fair start with Alcryon leading. Nelson
was after him like shot and at the quarter was
on even terms with the gray. Then Alcryon broke
and Nelson took the lead, holding IL around the
track and winning the first heat by two lengths in
2:1sh. Pilot Knox was third, Junemont fourth
and CRANKY last.
second heat-The horses had splendid start for
the second heat. All were abreast when the word
was given. Nelson held the pole in spite Of Al
cryon's game efforts to head him. and at the quar-
tween his wheel and Alcryon's nose. yunemont
made dash past Pilot Knox. capturing third
place and put in strong bid for second position.
At the half Alcryon shook Junemont on and be-
gan to close on Nelson. He succeeded so wen
Mr. Nelson's seat Nelson did not waver or seem
to increase bis speed but Alcryon could not get
that distance in 2l7X Aicrycn was second, june
mont third, Pilot Knox fourth, CRANKY last.
NELSON AN EASY WINNER.
Third heat-At O'Clock the stations were called
out for the third heat There was great enthusi-
asm when they appeared on the track. They
scored four times and then took rest They
scored several more times before they were of.
Junemont was two lengths behind and the others
were on even terms.
Alcryon broke badly at the turn and Nelson
went ahead rapidly. The gray recovered quickly,
however. and at the half was Tapped with the
Maine horse. Inch by inch he gained until only
half flength separated them at the three,q9arters.
from him. He had the stretch to himself. Alcryon
fell behind and the field closed around him. It
the field. .Alcryon continued to break and Pilot
Knox finished second, with Junemont third,
CRANKY fourth and Alcryon last. The crowd
cheered wildly and flowers were showered upon
Nelson. floral collar was placed around his
neck and a wreath and whip were given to Mr..
Nelson The crowd broke into the track and
cheered the winner for several minues. Nelson's
time was 2:lSx. Summary:
Balch,s national stallion race 2:19 class, purse
$O 900; S. 900 to hrst g. 500 to second, o. 500 to
third, 81, 600 to fourth
c. H. Nelson's b. s. Nelson by Young RolfI 1 1
T. II. Noble's z. s. Alcryon by Alcyone. ....2
John Mays br.s. Pilot Knox by Black Pilots
John Carr's ch g.. Junemont bv Tremont....4 .
p. S. Slater's b. S. CRANKY by Princeps.
Time by quarters, first heat-First quarter, o:3l;
half, I:0s4; three-quarters 1:44; mile, 2:l6x.
Second heat-0:34, 1:07%, 1:421f, 2:l7A.
Third heat-0:A, l:0Sh, 1:434, 2:ls4.