Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-09-05
AWARDING THE PREMIUMS
TIE EXHIBITS INsPEDTED BY
, ABOUT 5000 PEOPLE.


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Thore were about 5000 people at the
Wilmington fair Tuesday afternoon, and
I 10 addition to I'm Inspection OF the finest
lot OF exhibits, la all the departments. ever
seen on the Delaware Peninsula, they we're
treated to tho bsst track contests ever given
here. AL the races were close and full OF
excitement. and throughout each heat there
was that vim aud dash aud blood.tingllng
Esst that tend to awaken the deepest inter-
est and arouse the most intense enthusiasm
on the part OF those who eagerly watch
their favoritss flying around the track.
The only thing that marred the thorough
enjoyment was the rather tedious waits be-
ltwenu heats and events. Between the
fintsh OF the first two events and the be.
ginning OF the $40 trotting race there was
a long and annoying interval. while the de.
lay OF the pole horse In getting upon the
track for the third heat OF the latter event
Hwas exasperating to those who were
leagerly awaiting the completion Of an un-
usually exciting contest. He was brought
on, however, Just In time TO avoid being
ruled ont for non-appearance, and the heat
was trotted as the evening shades were
dimly falling, with q result that left the
contest undecided and threw 1t over until
yesterday for finish.
There we're other stirring events In ad-
dition to the exhilarating speed trials to
make the sports delightfully."- interesting.
lision that wrenched wheel from q sulky
aud threw the driver to the ground, though
he retained his grasp upon the relns and
skiliully guided the frightened horse tnto
dhe fence, where he was grasped by eager
hands and prevented from doing further
mischief. In the hurdle race, a colored
Jockey slipped from his saddle just as he
cleared the last hurdle. and swung under
the neck OF the steed, causing the latter to
stumble, when horse and rider rolled over
on the track, both fortunately es.
Gaping without injury. Then there
were two lively spins OF the steeple-
chasers for half.mlle heats and tandem
one team and Wild Jack and Lucky Hart
In the other, resulting for a few seconds In
test epurt that set the grand stand to
cheering; also some lively practice at polo
and fitting for the tourney rings. Alto
gether the afternoon was full OF lively in
terest and spirited enjoyment. The hot
sun glaring into the grand stand was some
what OF drawback, but this was remedied
yesterday by an awning across the front,
arranged to screen the spectators from the
lsun and yet leave clear view OF the field.
TIE RACING EVENTS.
Six heats were trotted In the $50 class,
tons being started over again as the best
means OF settling dispute. There were
eight starters. and after lively dash Rich
ard Wilkes took the first heat IN 2.29a. For
rest Wilkes, driven by the veteran ]. Fl.
Phillips, took the second and also came In
first IA the third, but there WAS dispute
In the latter that resulted In another start.
The trouble was n collision between Novi
aud Forrest Wilkes, when the wheel OF
Novl's sulky was wtenched of and the
driver was thrown to the ground. He
piuekily hsld the reins and guided the
horse Into the fence, where the stable.
mep soon had him under control.
A foul was claimed and the judges
ordered the heat trotted again. This heat,
after we'll punched start, settled down to
close finish between Joe D., Cardinal and
Forrest wilkes. the former winning hand
somely. Joe d. took the next two heats,
which were equally exciting, and won the
raaa Summary.