Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-09-24
THE GREAT STALLION RACE.
Nelson Wins the $4,000 Stake In
Three Straight Heats.

Nelson, the Maine stallion, won the great
stallion race for the Balch stake at Beacon
park. near Boston, yesterday. At the last mo-
ment Mr.. Nelson. the owner of the feet Maine
stallion, decided to hold the reins himself He
was cheered as he stepped into the sulky.
Alcryon was driven by Robbins, Junemont by
James Golden, CRANKY by Crit Davis and Pilot
Knox by J. J. Bowers.
After exercising the racers bit they drew
into line ut 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 Alcry on broke,
ana an excellent start was spoiled They tried
1t again and again, and after scoring several
times they rested awhile. The crowd yelled
impatiently at the delay
>. First heat-At the tenth attempt they got
the WORD TO a fair start, with Alcryon leading.
Nelson was after him like a shot and at the
quarter was on even terms with the gray. Then
Aicryon broke and Nelson took the lead, hold
ing IT around the track and winning the first
neat by two lengths in 2. ls19. Pilot Knox was
third, Junemont fourth and CRANKY last
Second heat-The horses had ID splendid
start for the second heat All were abreast
wnen the word was given. Nelson held the
pole In spite Of Alcryon's game efforts to head
MIN, and at the quarter he drew away until a
ASA6sh OPChCu up UetWeen dis WDeel anu Al
cryon's nose. Junemont made dash past
Pilot Knox, capturing third place, and put in
strong bid Tor second position. At the half Al
cryon shook Junemont off and began to close
up ON Nelson. He succeeded SO well that at
the three-quarters his nose was even with Mr..
nelson seat. Nelson did not waver or seem
to increase his speed, but Alcryon could not
get any nearer the lead. At the head of the
stretch he broke and lost two lengths, giving
Nelson the heat by that distance in 2.l71S. Al
cryon was second. Junemont third, Pilot Knox
fourth and CRANKY fifth.
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.
lhey scored four times and then took q rest
lhey scored several more times before they
were on. Junemont was two lengths behind,
ana the others were on even terms. Alcryon
broke badly at the turn and Nelson went ahead
rapidly. The gray recovered quickly, how
ever, and at the halt was Tapped with the Maine
morse. Inch by inch he gained until only
half length separated them at the three-quar-
tiers. Alcryon broke again and Nelson walked
away from him. He had the stretch to him
self. Alcryon fell behind and the field closed
around him. 1t was a fight for place. Nelson
nearly distanced the field. Alcrvon continued
to break and Pilot Knox finished second, with
Junemont third, Granny fourth and Alcryon
last The crowd cheered wildly and flowers
were showered upon Nelson. A floral collar
was placed around his neck anda 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.lS31.
lie made the quarter in "a, and half In 1.0Sh