Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-09-07

RESTING AFTER THE RACES.
THIRD HEAT Bonnie B. was favorte
in the betting against the field at even
money. This was the most exciting
heat of the race, and there was consid-
cradle cheering In the grand stand.
Bonnie B. started a little in the
lead and maintained 1t for the
first half, although Judge Karl
stubbornly contested. for first place.
When nearing the three-quarter pole,
Gypsy Boy and Amorita made magniti-
cent spurts, and the four leaders were
almost nesk and neck. The crowd In
the grand stand cheered Justify. When
the horses rounded the curve Gypsy
Boy could could be seen slightly In the
lead, with thes other horses fighting
stubbornly for place. Gypsy Boy
worked nobly, however, and managed
to increase the lead to almost q length,
the horses coming under the wire in
the following order: Gypsy Boy, Amo-
nita, Bonnie B, Judge Kali. Time 1923.
Paris mntuals paid S1.70.
FOURTH HEAT.-Gypsy Boy was q
favorite at So to So for the Held.
This was the most exciting heat OF
the day. The favorite took the lead
on the start, and maintained 1t
for three-fourths OF the distance.
Amorita was second. and was closely
pushed by Judge Kali for the place.
The race was procession on the last
half, until the pole was reached.
Amorita spurted, and was slowly but
certainly closing the gap. The finish was
one of the best ever seen on the track.
Amorlta worked in great favor. She
came down the stretch neck and neck
with Gypsy Boy. The two horses passed
under the wire amid wild cheering.
The finish was so close that the crowd
waited for the decision OF the Judge,
and then applauded again. Amorita
won by about six inches. Time, 2:24
Mutnals on this heat paid S1.70.
FIFTH HEAT-This was very pretty
heat. Amorita was the favorite at to
/. Bonnie B. took the lead at
the start, and kept to the
front for half mile. when
Amorita came up from the second place,
and the two moved neck and neck
around the track. Amonita forged
ahead at the three quarters pole and
came In an easy winner, several lengths
ahead. Time 2:25. Mutuals on this
heat paid SLIGO.
SIXTH HEAT-Amorita sold decided
favorite In the pools. The heat was
"daisy." There were but four entries,
Amorita, Gypsy Boy, Highwayman and
Bonnie B. Amorita had the pole and
took the lead from the start. 1t was nip
and tuck for short distance between
Amorita and Bonnie B., both horses
working splendidly. Nobody thought
OF the tail enders while watching the
magnificent race between the leaders.
Suddenly Bonnie dropped behind, and
| Gypsie Boy began TO show
up in great shape. he moved
slowly until at the half he was neck
and neck with Amorita. Then followed
one of the most closely contested heats
ever witnessed on the track. The
green cap OF Gypsy Boys driver showed
in front, and was full length ahead In
passing under the wire. Time 2:24. Paris
mutuals on the heat paid S2.70.
SEVENTH HEAT-Betting showed
Gypsy Boy favorite at 81 to
SO on the field. The heat was
close and the result was surprise. II
was any bodys race at first, but Bonnie
B. pulled to the front, and took the
heat. Time. 2:2s1l. Paris mutuals
paid s1.9O. It was nearly dark when
this heat was finished, and the judges
postponed the final heat until THE
morning.
WEsr VIRGINIA STATE FAIR AND EXPOSITION
RAcrs-Fall Meeting, lsp3-Seccnd dAy-2:2i
pace mile heats, best In o-Purse s3O1 d.
vided
Amorita. b. m. ". S. Evans,
PItts6urg. Pa; "a . 4
&ellsyiiIe, o. ;.......- 20 Q 4 8
Kesn.dy. Elm Grove - Q 6 3 4
Judge Kali, b. :, Austin Kali =.
Fairview. w Va................3 or
Roam Rather, 7. J. Parker,
UhuchsvIlle. O...-..--.......-4 dis.
Bonnie B. J. A. Hall. M
sterling, Q. - 3 3 2 3
Time, s:2s5l, 2:235i. 2:2S, 2:234, BIS, z-h
2:2sls.
The TR0TTISG RACE.
The trot was a good one. but Harry
n. had an easy time winning 1t. The
only interesting feature was the fight
for second and third places. Owing 10
the large number OF entries. consider
able time was lost In scoring 10 each
heat.
FIRST HEAT-Harry n. was favorite
In the betting at even money against
the field. The heat was very exciting.
The horses made half dozen ineffect-
nal attempts to get started and nearly
exhausted the patience Of the
crowd. They were finally started well
together with the pole horse. Harry N,
slightly in the lead and closely followed
by Dodgeville. The race was very
uretty between the leaders. At the
half Harry n. was first. Dodgeyille
second and BERTHE Girl third. Berthe
Girl broke before the finish and drop
peb back TO place. the leaders finishing
Harry n, DodgeviIle and Lena Holley.
Tine, 2:24I. Paris mntuals paid
g. 20.
SECOND HEATIt Harry n. sold ia
| yorite in the pools. at 81 70 IS for the
field. TIE horses we're punched at the
starr with the pole horse In the lead.
Harry N. worked fIceIy, and nsintais-