The record-union., 1891-10-27
Special to the Rrconn-uxron-


COLUMBIA (Tenn.), Oct. 26.-The match
race between Direct and Hal Pointer at
tFac1ed an immense crowd to Columbia
to-day. The heats We're three in number.
and IN each the result was n victory for
Direct. Geers urged Pointer TO his ut
most, and once TO such an extent that he
went under the wire off his feet. The
heats were almost identical. The two
would get of together, Direct almost inn
medlately taking the lead and they would
travel together at terrific pace to the
stretch. There Geors would brace HIM
sell Tor the finish, and at the stretch
would keep up to the leader. even coming
to Directs throatlatch. Then Starr would
let the whip fall, and with a mighty burst
the Californian would go under the wire
the winner of the heat. The time, 2:09,
Z:OS, 2:OS3, was phenomenal for new
track, though it is kito-shaped ana down
BllI all the way.
In the first heat the great PAGERS flew
down TO the quarter in 0:3I5, with Direct
half length III front. At the half he
nad daylight between himself and
Pointer. On the homestretch, however.
Geers sent Pointer up again, and the
crowd yelled, Pointer wins" They
We're mistaken, however, for ut the three
quarters Starr rallied Direct. The clIp
was too last for Pointer and he left his
feet. a groan arose from the crowd as
Direct passed the wire half a length in
front III 2:09.
In the second Direct was half LENGTH
in front at the quarter and a full length
at the half. Geers then shook up Pointer,
! and as they rushed into the long hOme-
stretch Direct was but half q length
ahead. The crowd was wild with excite
ment. Such race has been seldom seen.
Starr lifted and reeted the black cyclone,
| GeerS punished Pointer, but Direct was
the winner in 2:GS.
In the third they passed the quarter on
even terms, but at the half Direct led by
length, and groan went up from the
| crowd. In the stretch Gears made a
magnificent rally and placed Pointer ut
Directs wheels. He couldn't stand it,
however. The lash fell and Direct passed
| the wire a length ahead Time, 20S}.
The worlds record had been broken.
Direct is the king.
AT INDEPENDENCE
INDEPENDENCE Ia.l, Oct. 26.-The only
thing that started against record time to-
| day was the wind. The first half milo of
all races was gone in phenomenally fast
time, but the homestretch was a fight
against the elements.
In the 200 trot, Ber Trace won, Patchen
second, Julian third, Lady Il. fourth.
| Time, 2:30f.
In the 2:55 pace, Alturas won, Bonnie
Wilkes second, Jack Glowing third.
Time, 2:233.
The 2:30 trot, 3-year-olds, was un-
finished, st. Louis winning the first heat
in 2:25f and Pride the second in 2:24.
AT CHICAGO.
CHICAGO, Oct. 26.-Six furlongs. Annie
Martin won, Leland second, Leila third.
| Time, 1:l64.
Half mile Jennie Hardin won, Forest
Belle second, Promise third. Time,
0:5O4.
Mile and fifty yards, First Day won,
Tom Jones second, Barney third Time,
1916.
Mile and sixteenth, Prince Fortunatus
won, Chimes second, Longlight third.
Time, 1:50.
Six furlongs, Harry Weaver won,
Harry Dixon second, Intruder third.
| Time, 1:l64.
Mile and quarter (hurdles), Liiero
won, Winslow second, Autocrat third
| Time, 2:l94.
AT BENNING.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26.-Opening day
of the annual fall meeting at Benning.
Five furlongs, DR.. Hasbrouck won,
Gokena Filly second, c. w. Cook third.
Time, 1:0l8.
Six furlongs, Gold Dollar won, Kitty It.
second. Time, 1:l54.
Mile and an eighth, Strathmeath won,
Senorita second, Prather third. Time,
1:56Y.
Five and a half furlongs, Grand Prix
won, Alcina Colt second, King Mac third.
Time. 1904.
Steeplechase, two miles, Futurity won,
Flipf1ap second, Repartee third. Time,
1871.