The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-16

At the quarter Que length divided them,
and i'm the same way they passed the hall.
At the three-ouarter McAlister pulled up
a little. but turning into the stretch
Three Tips made splendid rally and,
without a break. rushed under the WIRE
three lengths in advance Of McAllster.
Time, 2.yJ Ii.
Second heat--Each horse had pow two
heats. and all the interest centred in the
decisive run. After several attempts
good start was made, and away went
the two trotters with the wishes OF
thousand people behind tLCm. The riug
was crowded and the betting was spirit
ed with McAlIster a favorlte with those
who had moderated the staying quail
ties of Three Tips. A furlong away
and McAlister took the pole from his
competitor At the pole Three Tips was
a length behind, and at the half he was
still following the favorite. AT the thl ee,,
ouarter they were neck and neck, and
as they came down the stretch 1t was
still race for either of them, but Three
Tips showed splendid burst of speed,
and within furlOng passed the bay
gelding and few under the wire win.
ner by half length. This closed one of
the most exciting races of the season,
and Mr.. w. l.. Bass, the driver OF Three
Tips, received an ovation as he drove
back in front of the stand. Mr. Belvln
was greeted by throng Of enthusiastic
admirers, and huge bouquet was pinned
upon the sulky. Time. DO IL.
This completed the success of the Acca
Farm efforts, which had already out
stripped any other State enterprise in
the line of exhibits and upon the track.
SECOND RACE.
The second race was a pacing race,
mile heats best two in three, purse the
grand-stand receipts. Whitby. of Nir-
ginia, and Nellie Mayo, of New York,
were the starters. The crimson cap of
the Hewitt stables seemed to attract the
attention of the sports, and Whitby was
soon favorite in the ring. A splendid
start was made, with Whitby at the
pole. At the quarter a length divided
them, but Nellie settled down TO fast
pacing, and at the half the gap was
closed between them. Around they went.
At the three-quarters Whitby pulled
away, and coming down the stretch in
creased the lead. passing under the wire
half a length ahead of Nellie. Time,
237 IL.
Second heat-Whitby was prime fa-
vorite and the results sustained the
Judgment Of the habtues of the ring
Whitby, at the lower end of the track,
forged a length ahead, and was never
overtaken in the heat. Nellie closed up
the distance on the stretch, and was
only half a length away at the finish.
Time. 2:26. d,
Third heat--It was afterward decided
that three in five heats should prevail
In this race, and the horses were rung
In for final test There was but little
doubt as 10 the result. and Witty was
discounted as a winner. The third heat
was pastime only for Whitby, and the
only interest was in his effort Ia lower
the record. which was accomplished,
with Nellie Mayo TWO lengths in the
rear Time. 2:24 IA.
THE TOURNAMENT.
Tuesdays sun will herald in a day
Of dash and chiyalry. Sixty valiant
knights. on mettlesome steeds, will lower
their lances and ride right manfully in
hon or of their lady love--a contest in
which each will battle TO win for his
chosen one the crown of love and beauty