The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1895-06-27
A GLORIOUS OPENING
OF Our Trotting Association---The Track Record
Broken---A Fine Day, Fine Crowd,
Fine Races

pace was horse race, while the three year olds
were not far behind. The sport was lively and
exciting, and none left the grounds without
being thoroughly satisfied, and the general
comment was that better races were never held
in eastern Ohio.
The sport commenced shortly after o'clock,
when starting Judge AL Barnard of Cleveland,
called out the 300 minute trotters. A slight
change was necessary in the officials d. w.
Thomas, of Cyclone, ]. Wills, of Akron and f.
X. Huxthal, of Canton acted as Judges. The
official timers were Ralph s. Amber and
James V. Rose, of Canton.
The work Of starting judge AL Barnard was
excellent, and gave the best of satisfaction.
He got the horses away in good shape, and
there was very little fooling with drivers look
ing for the best of il, as it is well known Mr..
Barnard will stand no nonsense.
The attendance was beyond the expectation
of the management, very fair crowd being
present. Many ladies were in the grandstand
and seemed to enjoy the exciting contests
hugely. Nothing occurred to mar the pleasure
of the afternoon, the most serious accident
being the losing of shoe by Sanford L.
BROKE THE RECORD.
In the third heat of the 2I0 pace, Nicoll,
the gray gelding owned by Kennedy & Curry,
of Youngstown, broke the track record by pac.
ing the mile without skip in 2;17t, which is
the fastest mile ever trotted or paced over the
track. Nicol was driven by Cart Wilson, the
old veteran, who is ~ years of age. 1t was q
pretty heat, and the old man was loudly ap'
plauded when the announcement was made,
He had little to spare, however, as Sanford l.,
chased him all the way home, and made q
game fight for victory. Nicoll was too speedy
and with the skillful driving Of Mr.. Wilson
won a nice bunch of money for his owners
who played him heavy, getting down some Of
their coin at as good as 10 to |.
THE LADY DRIVER
After the third heat of the 800 minute trot
Al Shay and Miss Mayme Lewis, of Pittshurg
came out for their first exhibition mile Miss
Lewis, who is Mrs. AL Shay in private life
rode in an ordinary bika sulky, and was at
tired in brown velvet She is an attractive
blonde, and certainly great horsewoman
There was a little mistake about getting
away, Al Shay not getting off for the first hal
mile. He went the last half and Miss Lewis
drove the mile in 2:36. There were few peo
pie who thought il was not much of feat fol
the lady to drive race horse, but this was due
to the fact that she performed her part so eas
lily and handled her horse in so skillful man
ner. She is driver of ability, and sur
prised the people by the clever manner
in which she handled her horse after he lost
his feet. Later is the afternoon another exhi
bition mile was given, both being won by the
lady.
THE POOLS.
G. L. Jones & Co., sold auction pools, and
made book just north ofthe grand stand. II
was good day for the pool men, and they
won a large sum of money. Only one fayorite
won, and that was Nicoll after an eight hea
contest. The odds given were good and the
lucky spectators were well repaid for theil
Investments. Large sums of money changed
hands, many of the Canton sports loosinl
heavily When Baby Boy won his first heat
as good as 20 to l was paid against him, while
the holders Of John Mckay tickets received
double that price. In the books every heat i:
race, and settlements are made as soon a:
the announcements are made by the judges
In the auction pools it is on the race.
2:19 Pace.
The race of the day was the 2:19 pace
with seven entries and six starters, the
r purse being S400. 1t was horse race
from start to finish, and was one of the
very best contests ever trotted or paced.
The first five heats saw five different
horses with heat apiece to their credit,
and 1t took eight heats to settle the race.
The track was in good shape and fast, as
will be seen by the fact that the track
record was broken. Barney G, owned by
Frank Callahan of Youngstown, was
drawn.
FIRST HEAT.
Baby Boy drew the pole, Egro, John
Mckay, Sanford L., Rock Wilkes, and
Nicoll coming in the order named. The
horses got away well, Nicoll leaving his
feet at the first turn, and John Mckay
soon following suit. Baby Boy kept the
pole for the first half, closely followed by
Rock Wilkes, with Sanford L., Egro,
Nicoll, and John Mckay trailing. Rock
Wilkes forged steadily ahead, and had a
good lead as he passed under the wire,
followed by Egro, Sanford L., Nicoll,
John Mckay and Baby Boy. Egro's
driver cut off Nicoll, but it was probably
unlntentional. Time 2:l9A.
SECOND HEAT.
The horses got away together and Nicoll
again broke. At the first half Rock
Wilkes was in the lead Sanford l., John
HANiNugi i'dby iSDgI 'NBioI tiu ANiOpii lOl'
lowing; Sanford l.. commenced crowding
Wilkes, and passed him coming down ths
stretch, winning by half length, Egrc
finishing second. Time, 2:1SA.
THIRD HEAT.
Rock Wilkes took the lead at the first
turn, with Nicoll and Sanford L. close
behind. All were punched at the half,
Nicoll, Sanford l., John Mckay, Rock
Wilkes Baby Boy, and Egro coming in
the order named Nicoll G, ntlnued in the
lead, closely chased by Sanford l.. 1t was
an exciting finish, and Niooll proved
game, passing under the wire in 2:t7H.
Sanford l., John Mckay, Baby Boy,
Egro, and Rock Wilkes followed.
FOURTH HEAT.
Sanford l. took the lead, closely followed
10y Nicoll both horSes breaking, and al.
lowing Rock Wilkes TO lead at the hnlf.
Nicoll, Baby Boy, Egro, Sanford l., and
John Mckay were ms named. Rock Wilkes
broke, and Nicoll was coming fast. Down
the home stretch 1t was pretty race be-
tween Baby Boy and Nicoll, the former
winning by a nose. Egro, Rock Wilkes,
Sanford l., and John Mckay passed under
the wire as stated Sanford L was placed
last on account of bad drive, but the
driver excused himself by saying his
hand slipped and he was allowed to start
again. Time, e,2;sl.
FIFTH HEAT.