Telegram-herald., 1891-09-30
NOW FOR A BIG RACE
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TO PREPARE FOR THE GREAT EVENT
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The prospective race between Allef-
ton and Nelson 10 tho thing which
seems 10 catch the attention Of almost
everybody in Grand Rsplds just &C
present. The return then yesterday Of
Mr. Don. J. i.eathers from kentucky.
who 10 the chief and most offending
conspirstor in the scheme 10 bring the
two great staliiens in contest upon the
circular mile stretch was An event OF
great Importance 10 the horsemen. All
day long he Was surrounded by friends
who proifered congratulations aud by
others who propounded questions and
and connndrums which seemed TO
reach the limit Of the most inquisiiiye
imagination. Mr.. Leathers had before
hls arrival become accustomed 10 the
sense OF receiving congratulations. for
ever since the announcement was givei,
out that he had made the match the
wires have been hot and the mail clerks
busy IN Forwarding felicitous dispatches
conveying hearty words of encourage
ment and support for his success IN
bringing together the two giants of the
equine world.
The Track Secured.
There was rumor early In
the day which cast q gloom
over the faces of the ardent
admirers of the two racers to the effect
that there was disagreement between
| the horse association and the West
Michigan Association as to the amount
| to be charged by the latter for the use
of the race track. This was soon dis
PEELED by the announcement that there
was no cause for misunderstanding,
| and this was as expected, for it was be-
lieved that the West Michigan Associa.
tion, standing rs popular as it does with
the people Of Western Michigan, would
not be exorbitant or stand in the way OF
an event which has now been adver-
tised in the four quarters of the globe.
He Is Congratulated.
eyes. here is what has been pouring
| into me for the last week." said Mr..
Leathers in his Office yesterday after
noon as he pointed to stack of tele-
| grams and letters. Nov you gain
| not hing but repetition in publishing
them for they are all alike in tenor
and expression. Many of them come
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| stock farms, all of whom would natur-
| ally be interested in meeting between
| the greatest horses on this continent.
All that have heard from state that
| they will be here. Ii fact few of thoss
to attend if they can possibly get here.
McHenry Will Drive Nelson.
mo, his owner will not hold the
reins over Nelson. M. E. McHenry min
drive. He is coo!-headed man, with
lots of confidence and lighter than Mr..
Nelson by several pounds. He is one of
those drivers who always push their
horses to win. 1t was impossible for
Budd Doble to come here a. he had en-
gagements made some time since, else
| where.
There is already pouring into the
| city letters and inquiries for re-
| served eeats In the grand
stand. Mr.. Leathers states that
the temporary grandstand capacity will
be about 5000. In all very nearly l0,-
600. OF course these are advantageous
seats, being situated within view of the
wire. No doubt the great throng of
humanity will congregate clear around
the fence which encloses the track,
while the center inclosure will be re-
served exclusively for those who may
attend in carriages. The prices of ad-
mission will be 81, to grandstand 81
extra, and to the temporary grandstand
so cents. The races will begin at l
o'clock sharp, and the best three heats
out of five will elect the winner. 1t is
confidently expected that a second
race, 2:l7 class, for a purse of $1,000,
divided, entrance fee, will be filed
! with some of the best horses in the
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