Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-09
O'CONNORS In THE LEAD.
The ALI Americas Defeat the ChicagOS
in a Dull Game.
PITTSBURG DOWNS THE BROWNS,
Pete Conway Shows Up in Old-Time
Form.
OARSMAN SrANTONS BIG CHALLENGE


the pedestrian contest in the Central rink
yesterday, the racing was terrific and pro-
bablv 900 paid for admission during the
day. The building was crowded with inter-
ested spectators from daylight in the morn
ing until long after midnight. Several of
the contestants had not closed their eyes in
sleep from the time of starting up to o'clock
this morning.
Partizan feeling was running high all day,
not only among the pedestrians but also among
their friends who looked on. Long before last
niCht-fall the crowd was in a sense broken up
into sections in the way of having their respect
i've favorites. Betting is strictly prohibited,
but the intense interest in the struggle is none
the less exciting TO the spectators All day
yesterday the pace was a killing one, and when
it is stated that Hegelman covered the first 100
miles in l6 hours and S6 minutes on the l6lap
track sporting people will have an idea that
matters were pretty lively. So far the race has,
TO put it mildly been desperate one; so much
so that if the pace is not slackened many will
fall by the wayside.
FIGHTING FOR THE LEAD.
When daylight dawned Hegelman was in the
lead, closely pursued by Connors, Williams,
Day and Cartwright. The first named pegged
away at clipping gait, and many conjectured
that he would soon collapse He showed no
signs of distress, however, nor did Connors.
Cartwright began to weary. at least he took
matters comparatively easy. Williams kept up
vigorous gait, and by dint of pluck and steady
plodding the loquacious little Sammy Day got
into third place. Day never lay down in bed
for a minute. He good-naturedly wobbled
round and round with no apparent signs of
weaknenlng. Hegelman, however. displayed
good speed and at 5:36 o'clock in the evening
he reached the century amid ringing cheers.
He was at once paid his $40 few minutes
later COnnors reached the 100 mark and got his
'tenner." Cartwright three miles behind
came next: then Day and then Messier. Each
received SO for covering 100 miles in a hours.
After Hegelman had covered lO2 miles he re-
tired and took a rest of hour and 20 minutes
Connors then took the lead and held II until
midnight, when Hegelman again went 10 the
front. Hegelman, Connors Day and Cart
wright were all in good condition, and showing
no signs of distress.
THE SICK MEN.
1t twas different with Noremae and Golden.
The former became exceedingly feverish, and
large red spots appeared on his face and brow.
He stuck to his work gamely, however, and as
midnight approached he seemed to be getting
better. Golden needed all the coaXing
that his attendants could command to Keep
him on the track. He was in bad shape all the
afternoon. A sleep of 20 minutes and several
presentations to him of bouquets and baskets
of fruit seemed to revive him and he easily
scored his 100 within the limit. Adams moved
along well and so did Messer. The latter took
a rest Of two hours when he had made his $40
sure.
Undoubtedly one of the most interesting
features of the contest is old Norman Taylor,
the ''pie-eater." Norman is SO years old and
was champion more than 20 years ago. He is a
remarkable old man, without any trainer or
money but plenty of grit 1t is really aston
ishing how the old man speeds round the track
mile after mile without sleep and precious lit
tie refreshment- He is determined ito show
the young 'uns how TO stay"
Andy Seibert, the Penn avenue representa-
tive, IS surprising everybody. He scored his
100 miles in great style, and he looked early
this morning as if he will be slayer.
However, nobody knows what day may
bring forth in a l42-hour race. The leaders
may crack at any moment, although they did
not look like it early this morning. Cox be-
came extremely sick early yesterday and was
forced TO retire. He was unable to come out
of his cot an day. Many good judges still cling
TO Cartwright or Noremac as the winners at the
finish. One thing is certain, however, viz. if
Hegelman and Connors can hold out IN any
thing like their style of yesterday nobody will
catch them.
MIDNIGHT SCENES.
Connors left the track at 1l:SO. and his exam
pie was followed by dozen others At mid
night there were only four contestants on the
track and two of them were struggling to
reach the lUO-mile mark before I2:45 These
two were Nolan and Mackey. The former
accomplished the task with plenty to
spare, but Mackey had an ex-
citing struggle to make it. He was
completely exhausted, ana at 1Z:lo had only
two miles to go. He registered SO at 1924, and
fell to the chair, sick at the stomach. He was
cheered on his journey and resumed his task.
which be completed, with few minutes to
spare. and went to bed.
At o'clock things frightened up and there
were about dozen peds on the track, includ-
ing Hegelman. Noremack had reappeared
feeling sick and sore. Siebert was surprising
everybody by The vigor and stamina he was
showing. Fifteen of the contestants had
earned the $40 prize for the lO0-mile task and a
nlnaeanf feeling OhrainPd The prONvd Of
tators was large, despite the early hour of
morning. Connors reappeared on the track at
l:45 and was cheered. Hegelman was then al
most mile ahead of him. Golden went off
the track to have bath at Has and haG not
returned at 2 O'Clock. Following was the score
at at2o'clock:
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