Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-12
IT'S STILL IN DOUBT.
The Struggle Between Herty
and Moore Very Close.
GREAT FINISH EXPECTED.
The Local Colts Again Trim Up the
Wheeling Aggregation.
THE SPORTING NEWS OF THE DAY

The excitement regarding the great 142-
hour pedestrian contest grows as the finish
approaches. Moore and HertY continue to
make an extraordinary struggle for hrst
place. The local National League club
again defeated the Wheeling team. Presi-
dent Young assigns the National League
umpires to the various opening games and
talks about the National League teams.
Tonight will see the close of one of the
most exciting go-as-yOu-piease pedestrian
contests that has been witnessed in this
country. Whatever efforts may be made to
find fault with it the fact remains that
more stu ubbornly contested race was never
seen on any track. The result is still in
doubt and that speaks volumes for the in
tensity OF the struggle considering that this
is the sixth aud last day. The extraordl-
nary persistence with which Moore, Herty
and Hughes are plodding after each other
will long be remembered bv those who have
seen the race. Certainly nothing more ex-
citing in the wav of a six-day race could be
desired, and the wonder is that human ma
ture can hold out so long under the extraordi-
nary pressure that can be seen on the Central
Rink track The time made to say the least,
is wonderful. and if Herty wins it will be
long time before he will be able to take part in
another race of the kind.
HERTY NEARLY QUIT.
During yesterday afternoon Herty was almost
compelled to retire from the contest. His left
leg became SO weak and painful that he could
scarcely move il. His knee was swollen con-
siderably and at one time he had about con-
cd IN afir from fba iffla
doctOring he with great pluck took the track
again and he moved along much better. In the
meantime Moore had gotten within about two
miles of him and looked every inch winner.
Herty. however, was not to be denied and he
ambed away and wouldn't allow Moore to get
another yard away from him. Moore then be-
gan to bleed cOpiously at the nose and he was
forced to go into his tent Herty then made his
lead into four miles and three laps. he re-
tanned this lead at 10 O'Clock last evening.
John Hughes also caused considerable en-
thusiasm by his game efforts. While Moore
and Herty were battling for first place. More
mac began to try and cut Hughes lead down,
but the old man would not have it that way
and he kept up his dog trot until Noremac was
very, very weary of it. Horan also made up his
mind to try and break Howarth down, and the
six mel named were split of in pairs watching
each other like a hawk watching its prey. For
d
The attendance yesterday afternoon and last
evening was very large, and the building will,
doubtless, be packed to-day. The players of
the local Players League Club will present
Dan Herty with valuable sweater this even
ing. 1t will have tue word brotherhood"
woven across the breast, and no doubt there
will be some great enthusiasm when the pre-
sentation is made.
FRED CARRoLL'S OPINION.
He deserves more than we or anybody else
can give him." said Fred Carroll last evening
'If he lnses he has run one of the best races
have seem
OF course there are only six in the race that
IS there are only six who can possibly get to the
limit 475 miles. These are Herty Moore,
Noremac, Howorth, Hughes and Roran 1t
seems somewhat safe to say that Hughes will
be third at least and it is possible for MIN to
get better position. But every other position
is to some extent in doubt. Nobody can tell
who will win between Herty and Moore There
is no possibility of a divide" between them
Each is out Tor himself and the struggle be-
tween them to-day Will be, indeed, a keen one,
The distance that separates them is very
tri1ng. as the slightest mshap to either man
will extinguish his chance of winning Herty's
leg Is his weak spot and Moore's bleeding
ar the nose is his difficulty They both are the
gamest of men. or else they could not have
held out so close together so long. There is a
arge amount of money in private bets invested
on the result of the contest between the pair,
and the supporters of each man are feeling
very uncomfortable.
Il is likely that 50-mile race will take place
between Golden and Guerrero TODAY The
latter has been anxious to tackle anybody in a
race of 10, 20 or so miles. and an adniirer of
Golden came to the front last evening and pro-
duced the cash for the First ward hero Guer-
rero, of course, can get backing. and the race
may be definitely arranged this morning.
THE O'CLOCK SCORE.
When midnight approached Herty and
Moore, by mutual consent, agreed to leave the
track for an hours rest. When they reap
peared both looked haggard and tired Moore
couldn't sleep, but Herty had slept soundly
He moved along at better gait than Moore,
and gained few laps Howarth, who had
also been resting appeared, and Noremac at
once came out Of his tent. The quartet kept
struggling on against nature. Hughes took an
hours rest and he. too appeared little i'm
proved by 1t Herty is confident of finishing
first and Moore is determined to try and pre-
vent him. Herty will be presented with silk
hat by Mr.. Abrams, being the first to cover 500
miles.
Shortly after midnight a match was ar
hve miles, heel and toe, for a purse of SIS
They will commence their contest about 10
O'Clock this evening. This will prevent q race
between Golden and Guerrero. but it is prob
able that Cartwright ana Golden will run a
hve-mile race if the former comedies a salts
factory handicap. Following was the score at
o'clock this morning:
Names. Miles. Laps
Dan j: Herty....................... .
l. Y. moore
John Hughes. .........-...-...............475 as E.
ST Si u. NoIehae'-...--.- -..----------43s 10