St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-09-24
Nelson, the Speedy Maine
Stallion, Captures the
Baleh $4,000 Stake.
None of the Four Other En-
9 tries Were Ever in the
Race.
Shorts and FavoPites Divide
Honops in Equal Shares
at Gravesend.
Only One Favorite Finishes
First at Louisville--Re-
suits at Chicago.

BEACON PARK, Boston, Sept. d.
The great stallion race for the Balch
stake for $4,000 was trotted to-day be-
fore $1,000 persons. The weather was
perfect, and the track in very good con-
dition for fast time. Nelson and Al
cryon were greeted with long continued
applause when they appeared. The
betting just before the race was 500 to
$50 on Nelson against Alcryon, and SIS
and SIG against the field. At the last
moment Mr.. Nelson, the owner of the
Maine stallion, decided to hold
the reins himself. He was cheered
as he stepped into the sulky.
After exercising the racers bit they
drew into line at 2:15 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 thirty yards OF the wire Alcryon
broke and an excellent start was spoiled.
They tried it again and again and after
scoring seven times they rested awhile.
The crowd yelled impatiently at the
delay. Nelson was driven by his owner,
Alcryon bv Robbins, Junemont by
James Golden, CRANKY by Crit Davis,
and Pilot Knox by j. j. Bowers.
First heat-At the tenth attempt they got
the word to fair start, with Alcryon lead
ing. Nelson was after him like shot and
at the quarter was on even terms with the
the lead holding it around the track and
winning the first heat by two lengths in
2:lSI2. Pilot Knox third, Junemont fourth
and CRANKY last
Second heat-The horses had a splendid
start for the second heat. All were abreast
when Nelson
pole in spite of Alcryon's game efforts 10
head him at the quarter, and he drew away
until length opened up between his wheel
and Alcryon,s nose sno June sIo made nsh
turing third place. and put in
strong bid for second position
AT the half Aleyron shook Junemont off and
began to close in on Nelson. He succeeded
so well that at the three-Quarters his nose
was even with Mr.. Nelson's seat. Nelson did
not waver or seem to increase his speed, but
Aleyron could not get any nearer. At the
head of the stretch he broke and lost two
lengths, giving Nelson that heat by that
distance in 2:174. Alcyron was second,
Junemont third, Pilot Knox fourth, CRANKY
last.
Third Heat-At 4 O'Clock the stations
were called out for the third heat. There
was great enthusiasm when they appeared
on the track. They scored four times and
then took rest. They scored several more
tunes before they were off. Junemont
was two lengths behind, and the
others were on even terms. AlcyrOn broke
badly at the turn, and Nelson went ahead
rapidly. The gray recovered quickly, how
ever, and at the half was Tapped with the
Maine horse. Inch by inch he gained until
only half length separated them at the
three-quarters. Alcryon broke again, and
Nelson walked away from him. He had the
stretchto himself. Aicryon fell behind and
the field closed around him. 1t was fight
for place. Nelson nearly distanced the field.
-Alcryon continued TO break, and Pilot Knox
finished second with Junemont third.
Cranky fourth and Alcryou last The crowd
cheered wildly and flowers were showered
upon Nelson A 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 minutes, Nelson's time was 2:1Ss4
Summary:
purse SIC, 900; s.. 900 to FIRST, 5000 to sec
ond. 81 500 to third, $1,000
c. Fl. Nelson's s Nelson, by Young
t. H. Mobiles e Aicryon, by Alcyone.2 2 S
John Mays br Pilot Knox, by Black
John Cars oh Junemont, by IRE
P. S. siater's IS CRANKY, by Prince P.5 4 1
Time by quarters: First Heat-First
quarter, "a sec; half, :0Ss4; three-quarters,
ia; mile, 2:lSI2. Second Heat-First
quarter, "a sec: half. l:07s4: three-quarters,
:42ia; mile, 2:l74. Third HeaI-F1rst
quarter, "a sec; half, :0SI2 three-quarters,
l :43a4; mile, ELSA.
Free for all, pacing, purse 81 900; divided
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