The Portland daily press., 1892-07-05


Gargin's Magnificent Squirt In the
Other Eventsi in which Portland Men
Figured, They Were Generally Sue
cessfuI.
Especial to the Press.l
SAco, July 4.-Success stamped every
feature of the York County Wheelmens S
races here today. The weather was de-
lightful, although a strong wind prevent
ed very fast time. The track was in SUI
perior condition, the best racing track
for bicycles there has ever been in Maine.
The Portland men showed up nobly.
Members of the Portland Wheel Club
took first prizes in every event they en-
tered and won the team race easily. -Four
first prizes were captured and many Sec
onds. Frank M. Liscomb brought the
state record down to 2.513 land in addition
will receive an elegant diamond ring for
thataccomplishment. The Biddeford band
furnished music, and altogether it was.a
thoroughly enjoyable and lively occasion.
The York county wheelmen extended
Portland was largely represented in
the attendance, and warmly cheered their
victorious boys. AS many. as 40 OF so
wheelmen, some accompanied by ladies.
went out from the Forest City.
The
Mile Ordinary Novice
was the first race on the programme and
the full number of entries appeared to
start. Ralph Webber of Saco had the
best of his opponents almost from the
beginning, and was an easy winner in
1886 3-5, but the effort proved too much
for him, and he fell fainting on the track
at the finish. Fred Cobb of Biddeford
was second; Herbert Dyer, Saco, third,
and Will Fl. Norton, Biddeford, fourth.
The
Twenty Mile Road Race
was then started, half mile on the track
and ST miles toward Portland,
on the road and return, finishing with
three miles on the track. On leaving the
track, FL. Gargin of Portland was in the
lead, John G. Lawrence of .Saco, second,
and Ralph D. Littlefield of Saco, third.
For the half-mile novice safety Estate
record, three starters appeared. Frank
us
maintaining it the entire distance with
out question, finishing first in 129 is,
prize, lantern, luggage carrier and horn;
Harry A. Rowton, Saco, second, umbrel-
la.
The 100 yards amateur dash next oc-
cupied attention and proved good con-
test although the time was not remarka-
BILE. Linwood Perry of Saco came in
first In II seconds, and won the silver
cup. Thos. Mullen, Great Falls, N. H..
second, Parker Pingree of Saco, third;
Theo Boynton, Portland, fourth; VIM.
H. O'Brien, Portland, fifth.
The mile safety, 8. 10 class, was close
and interesting event. Once and three
quarters around the track the three rae
ers kept closely punched, but on the
home stretch
e. G, ScuI1y of Portland,
made a fine squirt and won easily in 3.O6
S-5, prize, suit of clothes; W. W. Tarbox,
Saco, secod, umbrella; L. P. Houston,
Portland, third, box of cigars.
The mile Ordinary, state record, had
three starters, and proved to be pretty
contest between Frank G.. Leavitt Of
Saco and w. E. Tobie of Portland. Web
ber, who tainted at the close of the first
race, started in this event, but had to fall
behind. Down the home stretch Tobie
made vigorous effort to even up with
his opponent, but could not succeed.
Leavitt crossed the tape wheel ahead
in 3.2O 5, winning gold medal; Tobie
second, patent leather shoes.
Chas. M. Farley, Great Falls, N. H.,
won the 100 yards professional dash in
1885 seconds; John Jennings, Saco, Sec
ond; D. Fl. Barry, Lewiston, third.
At this point the result of the 20 mile
road race was announced and amid
cheers Lawrence rode upon the track,
followed almost half mile behind by III.
Gargin, Portland, the third man not
showing up. Then Gargin commenced
long, remarkable squirt, which only end
ed when the tape was crossed at the
finish; squirt three miles in length and
which enabled him to gradually but sure
ly close up the long distance betw cen
him and Lawrence. AS lap after
lap was rolled off he was seen to be stead
lily gaining, but no one believed he would
be able to overcome the long lead of half
a mile which Lawrence had. But see, it
is the last lap of the three miles on the
track, and then came the noblest squirt
Of all. Before the home stretch was
reached Lawrence was passed, and down
the track came Gargin, Lawrence at the
last falling back exhausted. Gargin won
in 1 hour, 20 minutes and 20 seconds,
good time considering that the roads
must have been in poor condition on ac-
count of recent rains. First prize, 500
overcoat; End prize, John G. Lawrence
travelling bag. Gargin broke his saddle
while on the road and lost considerable
time. That he should win after that is
remarkable.
The quarter mile safety flying start was
for blood from the beginning. There
were seven entries and all started.
Liscomb Took the Lead
and kept it to the finish, though not
without having to do lots of hard work,
winning in 36 2-5 seconds, fast time.
First prize, medal; End prize, E. G. Soul
ly, collar and cuff case; 3rd prize, travel
ling toilet case.
Willie Davis, Biddeford, won the half
mile foot race in 2.23 Is. First prize.
box of cigars; End prize, James Mcclure,
Biddeford, umbrella.
The mile safety, state record, was very
closely contested and in many respects
the most exciting event of the day. The