St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-09-07

ThUndered Down the Track
together at mad pace. Some one in
the crowd yelled in triumph as he 81 W
the worlds record in danger, and
Starter Walker called out for silence
until after the horses had passed the
wire. Up they came like whirlwind,
and at the flag the vast crowd, in un-
certainty as to the victory, held its
breath in suspense. GeerS spoke TO
Robert j, and Curry made a low eX.
clamation of announcement to the
black. Both understood and responded.
The little brown seemed to be sur
prised ut the audacity of his
big rival and as he dashed under the
wire stuck out his neck and with a
mighty stride gained nose. 1t was
grand finish to the grand race and the
crowd yelled itself hoarse A moment
later when 2:03sl was hung up. a great
wave of extravasant delight dashed
across the amphitheater and the air
trembled as the great roar of triumph
went up. Terre Haute, the rival. had
been surpassed and Fort Wayne was
eXcelled. The latter had held the ban.
ner for a brief week. but now must
Succumb.
But the Second Heat,
it was confidently said that the great
heat had passed. and some left for
home. 1t was the general impression
that both horses had done their best,
and slow time was looked for. Regret
was freely expressed that the heat had
not been a quarter faster. Forty.
five minutes later the track was again
cleared and the two horses came out.
1t was now realized that the
track was fast and both horses in the
very pink of condition. Not only this,
but Curry was proving that his beast
was not an idle one. He was giving
GeerS his greatest race. The latter
seemed to be somewhat surprised. and
he and Hamlin, the owner of the won
der, held close consultation on the
track. Hamlin asked mis- driver how
the horse fell, and received the reply
that he. had never been in such fine
condition.
"Well. it's good thing" was the re-
ply, "for we've got race on our hands.
Send him out for everything that's in it
if you have to-" Again the two horses
faced each other for the word. and
Again the Word Was Given.
Like twin rockets they shot from un-
der the wire and started on the trip
around the turn that was to bring them
glory and fame. Robert j went right
to the front, moving like piece
of mechanism. AT the quarter he
led the big fellow by two lengths. Joe
Patchen closed up the gap going down
the Jack stretch, and was hanging to
the little bays wheel at the half, which
was reached in 1:0lH. Patchen moved
out little more. and was we'll along.
side of Robert at the three-quarters.
This was reached in :30ls, and it was
realized that without break even the
fast work of the previous heat was to
be paced into insigniticance. On came
the gladiators smoothly and moving to
perfection. Curry was urging the big
fellow and Geers, with faith in the little
Robert let him out, and he moved away
from the black at the distance stand
with a mighty burst of speed. and passed
under the wire two open lengths in
front of his determined competitor in
2:O2 I-2.
Patchen was marked at 2:02%. The
crowd could not contain its penned-up
enthusiasm longer than to see the nose
of King Robert pushed under the wire.
One long cheer burst forth and contin-
ued until Starter Walker announced the
time, which had already been posted by
nh ahn
| given for the great side-wheeler.
| Senator Graves proposed three cheers
for Mr.. Hamlin. which were given with
| a vim, and the famous old turfman re-
| sponded gracefully to the compliment.
| GeerS was also similarly complimented,
as were Curry. the driver, and Taylor,
the owner OF Patchen. The two great
steeds were not forgotten in the
distribution. of the favors on the
part OF the crowd. Worlds records
had been spattered, the fastest heat
ever gone in harness had been
witnessed and the crowd went wild. 1t
was close to $50 O'Clock when the third
| heat was called. Joe Patchen was ready
for the last bout which was to settle
whether or not he was to score mark
| after showing such wonderful speed.
Both horses and drivers were cheereG
| as they took positions for the word.
Patchen was acting little badly and two
attempts were made TO get away before
Slowly Crept Up
both animals were well on their gait. Il
| was a great start, but Patchen wa:
moving at a gait that sent Robert into
the air. This was going to the quarter
and the break was bad one. Geers
brought him to his feet very quickly
however, and it was not second before
he was chasing the big black. Patchen
passed the quarter in 30SI seconds
three open lengths in front, but Robert
moving with great precision,
on his big antagonist, and by the time
the three-quarter was reached had re
covered two lengths of his lost ground
Patchen was going at a clip that looked
as though he would carry the heat, bu
was seen to wayer half way down thu
stretch. though. he did not. leave hi:
feet. Robert moved up slowly, bu
surely. and took advantage o
the swerve made by the black
Geers let him move out a
much he would take and at the distanc,
stand he mad oyerbauled and was OIL
even terms with Joe. Curry helped hi
favorite all lie possibly could, but Rober
was not to be conquered and he finished
the third heat in 2:04$l, a half-length /,
| ~
Everybody was glad that Robert haC
won. but still there was genera
sorrow that Patchen, after hi
brilliant performance, had no
secured recognized mark
Similar scenes followed the finish O
this heat as the two previous, though tn,
enthusiasm was Lot so intense. Tht
average time of three heats was 2:O3 %
Flying Jib will go against the rec,r,
Saturday. Mr.. Mcdowell. his driver
says he is in the pink of condition an,
great lime is looked for from him.
Summaries
Match race, pacing, purse 81, 5,0OO-
Robert j, b. g., by Harlfort
tGeerS) L
Joe Patchen blk, h. by Patchen
Wilkes %. Curry. y)...........2 2
Time, 2:03sl, 2:0215. 2:04sl.
Time by Guarters-FHst heat, :9I4
I .le I.O4 O.no