Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-15
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er could easily have made the mile
than 2.l5. 1t was = great mile.
endid weather and . splendid track
4 the first day of the August races at
Ipitol driving park. The day was cool,
ust little more Of = northwesterly
han was desirable, but not enough to
All the morning the park force was
X on the track putting it in the best
lie shape. 1t was pronounced to be
condition when the first race was
'er was more interest shown about
.xbles. From early morn till the
If the races each horse had its
of admirers about him.
crowd gathered slowly, but when the
sce was called there was good crowd
grounds. The grand stand was well
Iized, the reserved seats being found
t convenience and in good demand.
re was q good sprinkling of teams
the circle and the fences were lined
Ii the usual crowd. Two marshals
IN duty, Messrs. Hanks and Bean,
,olice force sufficient to keep the
clear, a decided improvement. i
band was little tardy in appearing :
scene but enlivened things when
- show up. Prof. Hall of Water
.ected the band in his usual superior
227 Class, Tret.
n horses showed up, all with bikes.
first heat Of this race at 2 o'clock.
Whey came for the word but were
d and sent back three times. Then
Dorrithy spoke about $40 fine
ling the pole horse and they did q
tier. On the fifth time down Wal
,as of his feet and back they went.
h attempt saw them of. 1t wasa
nee, Walter D., Halle and Hilda
he lead at various times and losing
Yrs. They fought it out twice round,
, z positions several times. Down
tch Halle was leading but broke
,lSlter d. came under the wire first;
second; Hilda, third; Cunsrd, Jr.,
and Gene Briggs back in the rear.
5l.2, LIB, 1.i7 l-2, 2.27 l-2.
second heat, Walter ID. had the
The wind was growing fresh and the
Indy. Down they came six times
hey were of. At the quarter Wal
led, Halle close behind. At the
CFas hot with Walter d., Halle and
Eggs together. Down the home it
dsetty race, with Gene Briggs win
Walter d., second; Halle, third
Jr., fourth; Hilds, last. Time,
AS II, 2.2G Ia.
Briggs had the pole in the third
were sent OF on the first time
Halle took and held the lead, Wal
nd Gene Briggs close behind. They
in handsome style, Halle, first;
lsiggs, second; Cunard, Jr., third;
d., fourth; Hilda, fifth. Walter
set back from third place for run
lime, .35. LIZ, 1.i6 IA, 2.24 Ia.
fourth heat Halle had the pole,
Briggs led the quarter in 30 l-2,
inning behind. At the half Gene
I'D a length with Halle coming like
lind. Halle was of her feet at the |
I'll rters. The horses held this posi-
Tbugh Cunard was gwen second
Ling to Hallies breaks. The order |
UIwas Gene Briggs, Halle, Cunard,
D., Hilda. Time. 2.26 IA.
I'D was a good deal of scoring in this
isat was a pretty race on the turn, but
, riggs held the lead to the quarter
e 8 p, stumbled while Halle was taking |
'ist'from him. The bay mare led to
n n b. several lengths; Walter d.
ia, I'D Cunard, third. Gene Briggs had
-.ck to last place. Walter ID. run,
Eggs took big brace. Halle fin
&C jog; Water d. second; Gene
Or nhird; Cunard, Jr., fourth. MIR.
ty DAMNED foul; that Hallie's wheel
ntit Briggs causing the latter to STUN |
owsis made no change in positions a.
obt,ked for no punishment for the al
n.u,l which he regarded AZ an acci-
'btaime, 35,I.l0 "a, I.45, FPS.
:harlast heat Halle led around to the
Chter d. second, Gene Briggs going
BIG account of n break. Halle held
bone, winning heat and race, Wal
kcond; Gene Briggs, third.
b. "a, Ill, I.37 IL, 2.27 "a.