The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-14

- the park could be taken with some
degree OF comfort. About 1900 people
were present. larger number than at
| tended the first days events.
The track officials were the same as on
the opening day, except that Senator
Grayson. of Baltimore, was substituted
| for Mr.. Pendletcn as n Judge.
The bicycle races on the card yesterday
proved drawing attraction. although
the contest was in no way exciting. The
racers, barring the start and finish, made
no spurts, and seemingly operated their
wheels. at ease, except when before the
grand stand.
The first race was probably the best
and most interesting of the day. Six en-
tries were IN the card. but only four
started-Kitty b., Julian May. Dukes
and Sir Credit. The start was beauti-
full one, the four coming to the wire in
bunch. In an instant Dukes shot ahead
and maintained his lead to the end
of the heat. coming under the wire
length In front of Kitty b.
The second heat was a repetition of the
first, 50 far as positions were concern
ed, but on the final turn Kitty b was
frightened by several men in trees on
the outside and broke, losing second
place. being set back to fourth place by
the judges.
The third heat repeated the story.
Dukes passing under the wire a good dis
lance in front of Kitty B.. with Julian
May third. the winner making the final
heat in 2:24L
The second event was in the 2:3O pac-
ing class. mile heats, for purse Of $500.
Inc Starters were Oakley b.. Princess
lSulniie, and Nancy Lee, Mary Garrett
falling to come UP. The contest between
the first two WIS close in the two final
heats, In the last Gregory and BRYAN lei
ting their horses ease up at the finish 10
save Nancy Lees third money.
In the running race the spectators were
treated to a surprise. Ninety per cent
OF those who saw the performance of
Freezer on tuesday were ready to back
the geld'ng to win, but the Duke :
Kent, magnificent looking animal wp,h
west up. shot past Tuesdays winner and
came under the wire in canter I'm 1.l9
In the bicycle race, two mile handicap
mere We're live starters. as follows: Paul
r. Stockton. scratch; c. Yahn. so wards.
w, -. Nye. 20 yards; c. l.. Grimstead.
~ yards; and +. Guy Hall, 20 yards.
Al the pistol shot the five men made mo
start and for a minute nut IN n fine
eNhoition On the back stretch, h.,w-
ever, they eased up, and seemed to take
ther own time, riding in this way until
iea! the close of the race. when they
made sudden squirt 1t was in this
wind-up, when turning into the homo
-: "ia. ''uy was thrown from
MS wheel, and was forced TO retire Grim
stead retired after going a mile. Tbe
race and gold medal was won bv VAIN
IN ola, with Nye second, and winnInr a
pair of bicycle shoes.
me summary will give the result Of
the days races: vi
FIRST Race-2:2+ class. pacing: mile
TO the winner. $'VO' S-oo
W. II. Snyder's b. e. Dukes nv
Frank Ellis (Snyder) :,
I; Nh NJ, Hewiit's b. 6. Kitty B.. by
Nutsold tHeWitD Q A q
nj; II; Whites b. 6. Julian NAV. by
Wedgewood Hathaway) . 2
'" M, n; Matthews b g. Sir Credit. by
MN MoNihiley (Matthews) ........4 4
Time: 2:26h. 2:26ls, 2:24h.
Second Race-2:30 class nao;r ILL
meats pest three in five: purse, s40o 5000
TO the winner WV S-"0
w. G. GregoEy's b. g. Oakley p
by Hannibal Gregory
Geo. Med. Blakes CHI. m. Princess
En!ale. by Prince Belmont
NbrEah) ................... Q
. ~ rs. Nelson's b. m Nancy Lee. by
Time: 2:2SA. 2:26A. 2:26ls.
Third Race-Running, one mile dash.
purse. $500
II. ID. Puryear's s. G. Duke Of Kent
NNesp Observation-Disclosures.
G. j. Engeiking's CHI. g Freezer
tLehman) Observation-Disclosures. .
John Deals s g. Unlucky (Armstrongl q
George II. Anderson's s. s. Sargent
tRoam
Time: 40
To-day no one will be allowed TO climb
me trees In the woods surrounding the
park. as the Association will discharge
guns ihdiscr!minateiy through the for
nidden ground. This step is necessary
10 project the horses entered. as one
OF them came near losing yesterday bv
these people. ~
TO-DAY'S EVENTS.
The events for to-day will include two
running races, tTotting. pacing and bicy-
Gle races. "N O''S
me iirst on the card will be a running
race OF one-E: nile and repeat wish
-FOUR entries: Randolph, Sargent. Cecil
and King Arthur IL.
Following are the entries for tho 2.s5
class, trottlng race. mile heats. three In
five: III
Ethel Ray. b. M, by Bonnie Mccrer-
glr. owner II. l.. Stackhouse, Marion.
Lady Y, B. NJ, by Electioneer, owner
l. H. Stackhouse, Marion. s. c.
Anteo Belle. b. NJ. by Anseo, owner
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