The morning news., 1897-08-29
WIPED OUT THE srwo MARK,
Long Doubted Feat Is Achieved by
the PAGER Star Pointer.

the PAGER Star Pointer.
Readville, Mass. Aug 2S.-The Chicago
pacing stallion, Star Pointer, owned by
James A. Murphy, to-day wiped out the
two minute mark and ended the controver-
sy which has been going on for years as
to the speed qualities of the light harness
horse. Accompanied by a runner, the big
Tennessee-bred stallion, wiped the mark
and had three-quarters of a second to
spare. The wonderful performance was
witnessed by about 5000 people. There were
two false breaks but the third time down,
there was no hesitancy. McClary nodded
for the word and off the pair went, the
runner right at his saddle
The first quarter was at an even 200
gait, in thirty seconds, and then as Me-
Clary called on his PAGER to move the sec
ond quarter, there was a great cheer for
he was beating minutes all to pieces and
got to the half in 593l, making the second
quarter in 25&4 seconds
VIII he keep it up? Yes. and more,
for the third quarter was the fastest Of
the mile. The distance was covered in
294 seconds-a 1857 gait. Around the turn
Pointer seemed to waver for the small
est fraction of a second, but McClary had
him right almost before one could see it,
and Strengthened into the stretch, the run
ner moving up even closer Both PAGER
and runner were asked to step along Nc
Clary laid the whip on the runner, but
spoke word of encouragement to his
horse. AT the draw gate, Star Pointer was
reefed little and coming stronger from
the distance the great pacing stallion ap-
peared to freshen in the last few strides,
gathered fresh strength and courage and
= he NxiV he Hnfc ha1 ilra a
lion in the record-breaking time of 1:59A.
Since 1894, when the game little Robert
j. paced a mile in 2:O1A, the horse world
has been looking for the 200 mark to be
reached In 1895 it looked as though the
gelding, John r. Gentry, would get it, but
the season went by and last year even
some of the more ardent in their belief
were inclined, in the middle of the season,
to think that it would be many years in
coming, as the candidates then did not
look promising. But in September Star
Pointer forced John r. Gentry to a race
record of 2:011a at Glen's Falls, and then
both horses were counted likely candi-
dates. Billy Andrews, with Gentry, got n
chance at the mark at the Rigby track at
Portland in October. but on Pointers day
rain interfered. Gentry came very near it
and took the crown which to-day was
Wrested from him.
To-day was the first time that Pointer
was really sent for the mark. His owner
has been content to scoop in race honors,
but after having defeated Joe Patchen
twice out of three times and John r.
Gentry the only time he got a chance at
him, and as no other candidates were in
sight the owner decided to take time hon
ors. Summaries:
To beat worlds pacing record 2O11k.
Star Pointer, b. C., by Brown Hatdam
sweepstakes, (McClary). Time 80; 05924
1929; 159A
2:2O-pace, purse $1,000 W. Fl. G. won
second, fifth and sixth heats. Best time
2:09A. Lady Golden won first and third
time 2:11 34 Jane won fourth heat; time
2:1415 Star Wilkes, Red Elm, Miss Elnor,
Sid Worth, T. D., and Bay Baron also
started.
2:2O-trot. purse $1,000 Cresceus won first,
second and third heats; best time 212A
Medium Wood, Charlie G., Agnes Morrill,,
Edmonia, All Day, Spinalong, Bowery
Belle Palm Leaf, Clairmon, Emily and
Eleanor also started.
2:n pacing purse $1,000. Dan A. won
third fourth and sixth heats. Best time
2OS1a Mgnon won third heat. Time 209h
Kansas won fifth heat. Time 1:01M. Mable
=. won first heat. Time 2:l0A. Manople,
Piedmont, Jimmy b., Woodshed Pilgrim,
Robert r., George G., Elsinora, George
ST. Clair and Alegon also started.
216 pace. purse, $1,000. King Egbert won
third fourth and fifth heats Best time
21OA Claud Forester won second heat
Time 2:1lA. India Silk won first heat
Time 2:10%. Myrtle G.. Miss Margaret,
Larne and Annie Shedd also started
Barre. Vt, Aug. 2S.-At the Granite
City trotting park this afternoon. John
r. Gentry reduced the harness record Of
the state made by Nelson in 2:i1h to 2:O7,
while Robert j., was one second be-
hind.