The morning call., 1893-07-05
The following is summary of the days


first event of the days racing. In the first
heat Epson was the only rider of the four
whose names appeared on the list to face
the starter. He rode as he pleased and
finished in 40 % seconds. In the second
heat Wells, Fox and Zeigler were the
starters. Zeigler was the first away. with
Fox close up. The San Jose lad rode like
catch him. In fact, Zegler held the two
yards advantage he had gained at the start
until the finish. The time was 80 40; Fox
second in SO 1-5 seconds. 1t was a fast
race from start to finish, as Fox compelled
Zeiger 10 exert himself for all that was in
him. Zeigler lowered the coast record.
held by Burke of Los Angeles. one-fifth of
second.
Ii the third neat Toepke. Hall and
Caldwell started Toepke settled down
to business the instant the pistol cracked
and was never headed. He won an easy
race in "a So seconds. with Hall seco d.
The fourth heat was contested by 81.
Terrjli. Rose and Gibson. Gibson got away
first. but had not gone more than lap
when Terrill passed him and won by five
yards. Time, SO 40 seconds. Gibson sec
ond.
In the final of the quarter-mile dash
Zeie Ter, Terrill. Ioepke and Epson started.
Zrigler. as usual, cut out the pace, With
Toepke right after him. Ii was fast ttav-
dashed around the elevation leading to the
finish UpSon put on great squirt and In
the attempt to get on the outside of his OPP
ponents he leaned too far over and his
pedal struck the track, sending him sprawl
ing on his face and hands He was up ~,
a jiffy, however, and tire wing his wheel
on his shoulders, walked TO his dressing
room as ii nothing had happened. Zaiger
won the race in SO % seconds, with Toepke
close second.
The half mile handicap race in four
heats was one of the grandest features of
the days sport-that is. SO far as good
riding and close finishes are concerned.
In the first heat Terrill Is yards, Hamlin
90 yards, G Dson 80 yards, Bennett 40
yards, Sterllna 45 yards and Cupid IS yards.
started. Gibson cut out the pace and kept
the lead, with Bennett and Hamlin close
up. This order of racing was maintained
until the cowbell sounded time for the last
lap. Then Hamlin shot to the front and
The race home between him and Gibson
was unquestionably grand. The former
won by about two yards from Gibson III
l min. Is % sec.
Second neat-Starters: Foster, scratch :;
Alexander, Is yards Rose, 20 wards; w. A.
Terrill. 80 yards; Simpson 80 yards; Brown
Jr., Do yards.
Simpson was away first. with Brown
and Terril close behind. This order was
Tarrii, who was riding we'll within him
self, spurted and passed Brown and SlmD-
son. Alexander was then seen to shoot
from the rear. with Foster close up. The
race home, which was sharply contested.
was won by Terrill Gime, l min. 10 So
sec.) Alexander second. Foster third.
Third heat-Starters Awkward 20 wards.
Battles 40 yards. Ready 40 yards. Dllges
10 yards.
Ready was first to the front, with Dllges
close up. Battles tried hard to overhaul
the leaders. but Ready would not be denied
first place and won by wheels length in
l min. 10 As Sec. DlgeS second and Battles
third.
Fourth heat - Starters Zpigler. 10
Yards; Bell, 90 yards; I. @. Hall. % yards :;
Languetin, 30 yards; Cardnet. 80 yards :;
Day, IS yards; Marsh, 45 yards.
Day, Marsh and Cardinet held the lead
ing positions for one lap. when Zelger.
who was coming along like house afre.
shot by the leaders, witt Hall and Bell
pushing their pedals as best they could,
hoping to cut down Zegler's fight of
speed. 1t was of little use, however. for
any of Zeigler's competitors to exert
themselves. as the San Jose lad kept on
going and won by yards to spare.ln l min.
s 40 sec. Hall second and Bell third.
The finale of the haf-mile champion
Shiu was race worthy going many miles
20 yards; Gibson, 80 yards; FL. +. Terrll,
10 yards; w. A. Terrll, 80 yards: Alexan-
der. 10 yards; Ready. As yards; DIlgeS. 45
yards: T. @. Hall, % yards; Bell, 20 yards:
Foster aud Zeiger. scratch.
OF course the great attraction was the
scratch men, who eyed each other closely
as their competitors in long distance marks
we're getting into position. Foster
represented the Bay Citys and Zeigler the
San Jose Road Club.
"Are you ready. gentlemen?" shouted
the referee.
All set and bang went the pistol.
ZeIgler evidently acting under the advice
of friends started off as if he was contest
ing for a uuarter-mle dash. Foster did
not allow him to take too much of lead
and rode right, after his sturdy little
opponent from the Garden City. In the
meantime the other riders were digging in
for all they were worth, and the race
developed into squirting match after the
first lap was passed. Zegler was actually
flying around the curves and the San Jose
b oys were shouting like good fellows.
''Say with it. Zegler.'
you've got 'em -
Look out for Foster, he's coming right
alter you"
Such were the expressions heard In the
stand and on the track az the riders went
flying by the large and excited gathering
on lHe < duu SLdIH
Foster was rapidly gaining on Zeigler,
and all eyes were fastened on the two
scratch men when somebody at the upper
end of the track shouted: Look out for
Terrill"
Sure enough. w. A. Terrill and his yellow
sash was seen shooting through the stray
glers, and in second or so he was up with
the leaders.
Then the racing commenced in earnest.
Every one was excited. The ladies in the
grand stand rose from their seats and
waved handkprc hiefs and fans.
On came the fliers, with Terrill rapidly
cutting down Ready's lead. Foster was
bent over his wheel and racing for all that
was in him. Closer and closer to the fin
ish they came; finally Terrill passed Ready,
and, to the great surprise of all spectators,
Alexander came out from the rut, to use a
turf expression. and beat Ready over the
finishing line, with Foster very close
fourth The race was won by w. A. Ter
rill in / min. 9 As sec.
Two gentlemen, not official timers,
aught Fosters time of star: and finish.
which was min. 10 3-5 sec. This is better
by fraction than the coast record of
min. II sec. made by Foster on Saturday
last.
The final heats of the two-mile handi-
cap race. which were not finished Oh
in ,6a,