The herald., 1897-12-12
INTERIOR MADISON SQUARE GARDEN DURING sIx-DAY

RACE.

child. He had to be lifted from his sad
die and could not stand without support.
The transformation which always ac-
companied his remounting was marvel
Gus.
Waller exhibited the spasmodic en-
ergy 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 coolIy.
About II o'clock Rice confded to his
trainer that one side of his head was
coming off. He insisted he would lose
it. so a large bandage was tied around
his head and he was satisfied.
The report that Rivierre's leg was
broken is untrue. The unlucky French
man was resting quietly at a hotel to-
day and making the most Of the much
needed opportunity to sleep.
Score at Ppm: Miller 20+7. Rice 1868,
schineer 1870, Hale 1854, Waller 1899,
Pierce 1773, Golden 1891. Cannon 1913,
Enterman 1865. Elkes 1900 King 1542,
julius 1919, Beacon 1860, Johnson 1870,
Gray 1149.
The police surgeons made another de-
scent upon the garden just before D
o'clock this afternoon and two OF the
riders were ordered from the track.
All the competitors were made to sub
nit to examinations, but all except
Golden and Cannon were pronounced
able to go on. These two men We're al
most 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 and the
men were dragged from their wheels
and commanded to remain off the track
for half an hour each
From to o'clock, Schinneer. 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 20 miles
between him and second place. Rice,
however, cheered by the Wilkesbarre
contingent as we'll as by some thou
sands of his friends, was not to be so
easily disposed Of Round and round,
faster and faster, the two men tore at
a terrific pace for almost an hour, but
neither gained the advantage Of an
b
worked the great crowd up to enthusi-
asm When it was plain that neither
could gain an advantage over the other
Rice slowed up and Schinneer quickly
followed his example.
When the announcer's pistol indicated
that the last lap of the 142-hour race
was at hand the vast audience rose to
it's feet and cheered like mad. AS the
wheelmen came to a stand. Anna Held,
who had been waiting in a box opposite
the official stand, stepped out on the
track and bestowed a gorgeous wreath
of violets and roses on the victor. Mil
Ter then remounted his wheel, and
holding the wreath aloft dashed around
the track twice. When he dsmounted
he grasped the hand extended by Hale
whom he had shorn Of his glory, and
made a little speech. Hale escorted Mil
Ter around the track, and as the new
and old champions moved along the
crowd shrieked itself hoarse. To show
his marvellous staying powers Miller
again got astride his wheel and follow
ing q pacemaker rode two miles in q
little over five minutes, and then showed
few signs OF the fatigue he must have
suffered. The others filed around the
track and were finally gathered togeth-
er and bundled off to the various hotels
to sleep.
THE FINAL SCORE
Final score, 142 hours-Miler 2O93G;
Rice, 2026.5; Schineer, 20907; Hale. 1920 2:
Waller, 1881; Pierce, 1928; Golden, 177S;
Cannon. 1905: Enterman. 1753.7 Elles.
1907; Kinse, 1868; Julius. 1503.5 Bea-
com, 135o.S; Johnson, 1279.4: Gray, 1925
Rivierre, 147G.7; Moore, 149l.5. Best pre-
vious record, 1910 miles 8 laps, by Hale
In 1896.
THE PRIZES WON
AS a reward for their week of pain