The herald., 1894-09-07

Some one in tine crowd yelled in tri-
umph.as be saw the worlds record in
danger and Starter Waller called out
for silence until after the horses had
passed the wire.
GRAND FINISH.
Up they came like the whirlwind, and
left the crowd in uncertainty ss to the
victor. Cfeers spoke to Robert ]. and
Curry made low exclamation OF en-
couragement TO the black. Both under
stood end responded. The little brown
seemed to be surprised at the auoacity
Of his big rival, and as he dashed under
the wire etuak out his neck and with
mighty stride, gained nose. II vas a
grand finish to the grand race, ard the
crowd yelled itself boarse. A moment
later. when 2:03s4 was hung up, great
wave of extravagsnt delight dashed
across the amphitheater, and the air
tremblsd as the great roar OF triumph
went. up. Terre Haute, the rival, had
been surpassed, and Fort Wayne wss
excelled.
THE SECOND HEAT.
II was confidently eaid 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
quarter second faster.
Forty-fve minutes later the track was
again cleared and the two horses came
out. 1t was now realized that the track
was faster, both horses in the very pink
of condition. Not only this, but Curry
was proving that his boast was not an
idls one. He was giving Geers his
greatest race. The latter seemed TO be
somewhat surprised, and he and Ham
lin, the owner OF the wonder, held a
close consultation on the track.
LIKE TWIN ROCKETS,
Again the two horses faced each other
for the word, and again the word was
given. Like twin rockets they shot
from under the wire and started the trip
around the turn that was to bring them
glory and fame. Robert j. went right
TO the front, moving like a piece OF
mechanism. At the quarter he led the
big fellow by two lengths. Joe Patchen
closed up the gap going down the back
stretch and was hanging to the little
browns wheel at tbs half. which was
reached in :O2l5. Pstchen moved out
little more and was well alongside OF
Robert j. at the three-qusrters. This
was reached in 1905, and it was real
ICED that without a break even the fast
work OF the previous heat was to be
placed in insigniicance.
On came the great gladiators smooth.
~. Curry was urging the big fellow
and Geers, with faith in little Robert
j.. let him out and he moved away from
the black at the distance stand with
mighty burst of speed aud passed under
the wire two open lengths in front OF
his determined competitor in 2:021s.
Patchen was marked st 2:02s4.
TIE CROWD BREAKS LOOSE.
The crowd could not contain its psnt-
up enthusiasm longer than to see the
nose Of King Robsrt j. pushed under
the wire. One long cheer burst forth
end continued until Starter Walker an
nounced the time, and the time had
been posted. Secretary Graves proposed
three cheers for Mr.. Hamlin, which
were given with will, and the famous
turfman responded gracefully to the
compliment. Gser6 was also similarly
compllmsnted, as were Curry, the
driver, and Taylor, the owner Of Patch
en-.
TIRE THIRD HEAT.
It was close to 5 80 p. m. when the
third heat was called. Patchen WAS
ready for the last bort. which was to
settle whether or not he was to score
mark alter showing such wonderful
speed. Both horses and their drivers
we're chBered as they took positions for
the word. Petchen was acting little
badly, and two attempts were made to
get away before both animals were we'll
on their gait. 1t was great start, but
Patchen was moving at a gait that sent
Robeft ]. into the air. This was going
&c the quarter, and the break was
bad one. Geers brought him to his
feet very quickly, and 1t was not
pecOnd before he was chasing the big
black. Patchen passed the quarter in
800 /, three open lengths ahead, but
Robert j. was moving with great pre-
cision. slowly creeping up on his antag-
onist, and by the time the three-quarters
was reached had recovered TWO lengths
OF his Lost ground. Patchen was going
at clip that looked as though he would
carry the heat, but was seen to waver
half way down the stretch. though he
did not leave his feet. Robert j. moved
mp slowly but surely and took advantage
OF the swerve made by the black. Geers
let MIN move out as much as he would
and at the distance stand he had over
hauled and was on even terms with Joe
Curry. who helped his favorite all he
could. but Robert J. was not to be
conquered and he finished the third
heat in 2:0434. and half a length to the
good. Patchen was marked at EOS.
Everybody was glad Robert j. had
won, but still there was general sorrow
Shat Patchen, in his brilliant perfor-
nance, had not received a, recognized
mark.
The average TINA OF the three heats
was 2:03 3-5.
Flying Jib will go against the record
Saturday. Mr.. Mcdowell, hia driver,
says he is in the pink OF condition, and
great time ia looked for from him.
SUMMARY.
The 1924 trot, unfinished Yesterday
stake $l000-Dolly Wilkes won the third,
sixth and seventh heats and race in
2:14l4. 2:171a, 2:24. Brown Dick won
the hrst and fifth heats in 2:l3tz.
2:l334. Miss Nelson won the second
and fourth heats in 2:13X, 2:l331.
Baron Moore and four others also
stated.
The 2:22 pace, purse s6OO-Tommy
Brown won the fourth. fifth and sxdh
heats and race in 2:16I4, 2:l415, 2:l7t%.