The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1894-09-07

indianapolis, Sept. e.-Tonight the
flag of honor floats over the track OF
the indianapolis Driving club. and the
sun of Terre Haute and Fort Wayne
has been eclipsed.
Sir Robert j. the great son of Hart
ford, reigns supreme as king of the
nurf, and the pennant waves above his
stall at the state fair grounds.
, The match race for purse of $1,000
~ yfkeen Robert ] and Joe Patchen
WAS expected to bring forth some phe-
nomenal speed. but not one Of the TO-
600 people was prepared for the terri
BILE slashing of records that began with
the word go" which Numbered from
the grand stand by Starter Walker at
$50 o'clock.
The day was all that could have been
desired and the track was perfect.
All the necessary elements were pres
ent which enter into the production Of
great speed. The light rains of the
thirty hours previous had been absorb
ed by the yielding earth, and forces of
men, under the direction of the track
superintendent, had been at work con-
staStly since. Nothing had been omit
It hand when the final moment came
~ "a member of the association but
e VIC was confident with the condition
of the track. No blame could be at
tached to them If no records were
made.
The heats of the previous races were
passed over in haste, and the crowd
had become somewhat impatient when
Starter Walker advanced to the front
OF the stand and, facing the immense
7rlf ~, naH he INa
the next feature of the programme.
Looking out on the track he said
ITO Secretary Graves, of the club:
lookout for records here. Both of
these horses are in the best possible
condition and Jack Curry has prom
Used to give the little horse the race of
his Life"
At the Stables.
At the stables of the flyers all was
confusion as the final touches were put
on the preparation of the horses for
the great contest for blood. Geers had
heard of the open boast of Curry and
had replied in his peculiar way: as
that SO? Well, old boy, we'll have to
some, won't we?' and he patted
the little wonder on the neck in an
affectionate manner.
At the same moment that Starter
Walker made the announcement to the
crowd. the masses of humanity at the
gates were parted and from the breach
appeared upon the track the two
horses.
A mighty cheer went up as Geers and
Curry drove quietly down in front of
the amphitheatre and logged to the
turn.
I The crowd became breathless as the
horses came together and pulled out
little warming up down the
etch.
i've minutes later they halted a mo-
INT before the stand, the last touches
"sre administered to both horses,
every strap and buckle was closely in
6pected, and the two swept down the
track for the word. Both drivers set
tied themselves firmly in their seats
and neither looked at the other. They
were in no humor for testing. There
was a determined and set expression
upon the face of each.
Curry was determined to give the
brown horse the greatest and hottest
race of his life, but Geers was quiet
and confiden. that he would pull out
Jus1 enough to keep ahead. He knew
me humor OF his horse and his heart
! EeTer trembled.
~ Scarcely had the two horses turned
for the start when the brown and the
black gave great leaps forward and
shot down to the stand at terrific
pace. Both drivers held back and
Patchen was rendered unsteady by the
lines. Walker saw the situation and
called them back
The second start was a success. Both
horses were at their stride and less
than neck apart. Down the track
they came at terrible pace with per-
feet motion and even stride
They're orr
Go" yelled Walker. leaning far over
the railing Of the stand, and the crowd
arose as one man. Around the turn the
two rivals shot and at the quarter BIZ
was announced. 1t was as though the
two great horses were being impelled
by some unseen force, as the movement
N of the legs on the back stretch could
not be seen; 1:021. at the half was call
out and the crowd cheered. Still the
Wo horses remained together. Curry
glng stubbornly al Geer's wheel
W~ne latter turned his head slightly
ana seemed to be studying chances.
he saw the situation at a glance He
was IN the race of his life with an OPP
ponent that was worthy of his steel
He forged ahead a nose as the two
swept into the turn, and there was a
slight check noticeable as the last
curve was being cut down. Both driy-
ers gathered their reins for the stretch.
and 1874 at the three-quarters was yell
ed from the stand.
Then began the mad race home.
Curry spoke to the handsome black
and Patchen responded by straining
every Muscle. The great horse seemed
tc recoghize that this was the moment
W .enkPhe could revenge himself for
fZk7ler defeats. He came up to even
Terms and with distended neck and
flaming nostrils Numbered along at the
little browns side.
1t was a surprise to the little wonder
himself, who was unaccustomed 10
having a horse at his side on that part
Of the track. He shook his head angri-
~ and attempted to draw away, but
Geers held him with steady hand. 1t
was not yet the moment for the last
effort He allowed the black to retain
his place and the two rushed down the
track at a mad pace. Someone in the
crowd yelled in triumph. as he saw the
worlds record in danger and Starter
Walker called out for silence until af-
ter she horses tad passed the wire.
- LIP they came like whirlwind. and
. lSft the crowd in uncertainty as to the
y Victor Geers spoke to Robert and
Y Curry made a low exclamation of en-