The record-union., 1897-12-12

once more. After Schiner and Rice
had once more fallen, they were drag
ged from the track and given a short
rest
Hale. who has been gradually gaining
upon Schiner, was in good shape. The
winner of last years contest showed
few signs of the strain which he had
undergone. 1t was confidently prophe
sled that he would finish fourth. or bet
ter. Waller will probably secure fifth
place. Among the tailenders Elkes look
ed as if he had a good chance to i'm
prove his position, while Pierce and
Cannon were badly used up. Johnson
and Beacon will probably just scrape
into a share of the prize money.
About 5000 persons remained all
through the night at the Garden, and
watched the fifteen men in their re-
markable exhibition of human endur-
ance.
AS the hours dragged slowly on, and
the haggard riders neared their goal,
their mental condition became worse
Rice was raving nearly all the time. He
thought he had lost his eyes. He grew
angry with his trainers because they
up the eye-sockets. A little later Rice
was convinced that Teddy Hale was the
only friend he had in the world. His
pleading with Hale not to leave him
was piteous.
Miller, on his wheel, seemed as strong
as ever, and his mental condition was
not nearly so bad as that of many of
those who followed a hundred miles be-
hind him. But off his wheel he was as
weak as little child. He had to be
lifted from his saddle and could not
stand without support The transforma-
ton which always accompanied his
remounting was marvellous.
Waller still exhibited the spasmodic
energy which characterized his riding
when he was in the lead. he was evil
IDENTIFY making a desperate effort to
overhaul Hale, and appeared to be in
excellent condition. Hale kept up his
steady pace and took things quite
coolly
About II o'clock Rice conided to his
trainer that one side Of his head was
coming off He insisted he would lose
it, so a large bandage WIS tied around
his head and he was satisfied.
The report that Rivierre's leg was
broken is untrue. The unlueky French
man was resting quietly at a hotel to-
day. and making the most of the much
needed opportunity to sleep.
The police surgeons made another de-
scent upon the Garden Just before 5
o'clock this afternoon, and two of the
riders were ordered from the track All
the competitors were made to submit to
brrf o11 lon
and Cannon We're pronounced able to
go on. These two men We're almost
tied for seventh place, and neither
would quit the track unless the other
did The surgeons appealed to the
trainers to take the two men off, but
they declined The surgeons then took
matters in their own hands, the men
were dragged from their wheels and
commanded to remain off the track for
half an hour each.
From to ; o'clock Schiner, in third
place, made a desperate effort to catch
Rice. He knew there was no chance
in the world to land first money, and
he determined to cut down the twenty
five miles between him and second
place Rice, however, cheered by the
WHkesbarre contingent as We'll as by
some thousands of his friends, was not
to be so easily disposed Of Round and
round. faster and faster the two men
tore at terrific pace for almost an
hour, but neither gained the advan-
tage Of an inch. The race was pretty
one and worked the great crowd up to
enthusiasm. When 1t was plain that
neither could gain an advantage over
the other Rice slowed up and Schiner
quickly followed his example.
Final score. 142 hours: Miller, 2,093.6;
Rice. 2,026.5; Schiner, 2000.7; Hale,
1.92o.2; Waller, 1881: Pierce, 1,S2S;
Golden. 1.17S; Cannon, 1906; Enter
man, 1881; Elkes, 1907: Kinse,
1616.S; julius. 1.503.5: Beacon, 1,350.S;
Johnson, 1924; Gray, 1929: Rivierre,
1,416.7; Moore, 1854.
The best previous record was 1910
mile and s laps by Hale in 1896.
AS reward for their week of pain
and torture in covering hundreds of
miles awheel Miller will get $1,000,
aside from presents from wheel and
tire concerns. OF this $1,000 is the
winners share of the purse. and 5000
more goes for breaking the record. Joe
Rice's share of the purse will be $500,
and Schiner will get $500. Teddy Hale
viii receive $3.50, and Waller $50 less.
Pierce gets 5000, Golden $50, Cannon
1925, Enterman and Rivierre S1OO each,
and Fixes SO.
All the riders who covered more than
] $50 miles will receive a prize, prob
ably $50 apiece