New-York tribune., 1898-10-17
THE SPEEDWAY.
TROTTERS AND PAGERS OUT IN FORCE
MANY LIVELY BRUSHES WATCHED BY CROWDS
THAT LINE THE ROADWAY - FINE

The horsemen who frequent the Speedway en-
joyed another beautiful day yesterday ana they
were out in largo numbers. There was constant
procession Of carriages passing in and out Of the
gates from comparatively early hour III the
morning until the shades Of night began TO fall
Not only was the weather all that could he de-
sired but the roadway in excellent shape
There only one thing 70 mar the pleasure OF
the owners of fast horses. and that was the large
number Of family and pleasure carriages. which
prevented speeding to a considerable extent MANY
Of the drivers OF the slow-gong ratte-traps which
frequent the Speedway DO not apparently know
enough 10 keep to the right Of the roadway, but
they go Jogging down tho middle of the road as II
there was not such a thing ms a trotter or PAGER
in the world. The curious part Of II is that these
same people only drive on the Speedway TO see the
trotting and yet they appear TO be loath to give
the trotters Il chance to show themselves AS on
the previous Sunday. the Speedway was lined with
spectators all the afternoon. who greatly enjoyed
the spirited brushes which took place between the
fast animals II was plain to see from the re-
marks Of many Of them that they never mad n
chance before 10 good trottine, and the great
speed shown by many of the horses was revela-
tion to them.
The police still appear to have the same trouble
ns formerly 10 define what vehicles should be per-
mitted TO enter the Speedway and what should be
barred out There is nothing strange In this now
ever as even the Park Board seems to he at sea
on the subject. Under the present ruling OF the
Park Beard a ramshackng surrey with SIX or
seven people in It may enter the Speedway. while
a smart trap Weighing about five hundred pounds
less is barred out. As far as the horsemen are
concerned they would bar out all vehicles carry
Ing more than persons. or, rather those having
for more than two persons In their MINDS II
is foolish quibble over the difference between n
surrey and other styles of two-seat carriages ana
~ one kind Of these vehicles is permitted to enter
,,Goh, g.
foolish 10 say that If only light rigs are allowed on
the Speedwav comparatively few people would
enjoy the benefits OF the beautiful course. II
should be remembered that the speedway was
built for the hOrsemen-that is, II was constructed
so that the owners Of speedy animals couId nave a
place where they could go to speed their horses
but it must not be thought that the horsemen are
the only ones who would be benefited through this
idea II It were strictly carried out. Since the
Speedway was opened the promoters OF IT have
been surprised at the everincreasng interest which
peop, generally taking In it. The crowds
which line the roadway every Sunday have in
creased each week until IT is one Of the most
largely patronized Sunday resorts that the people
have There is much real and heathfu sport to be
witnessed every Sunday the Speedway, and the
general public has awakened to the fact.
Among the well-known horsemen who were In
the throng on the Speedway yesterday was George
Coleman with his famous animal, Neversink Close
behind him came JOnn Mc'Iuirt, uIlNliR Il laSt
PAGER Mr.. Ottendorf breezed Star Motion. and
Harry Alberts took pleasure in showing what
good animal he had in Tanzy D., that has mark
Of 2:19 Tanzy u. recently troted n haf In 1905
Peter Nance the well-known driver and trainer,
was seen on the road behind Abby y. record 2:2i
Mr. Nance gave all ambitious drivers chance to
brush with him but the speed OF his fine animal.
coupled with his skill n handler OF the ribbons.
was too much for them to overcome.
Ex-Aldern,aa A,illnacht drove his sorrel PAGER
High Boy at a merry clip. and another fast PAGER.
with A mark of 2:1S was driven by j. T. Tlmmons.
one Of the handsomest animals seen out was the
trotter Reveile. owned and driven by Henry Leh-
man Rcyeille is a Smon-pure trotter. and one Of
the fastest and most consistent animals on the
road Jack Adler. the with the cast-iron
voice. who informs racetrack-goers Of the winning
horses after each race looked happy with a friend
seated behind a lively stepping brown horse. and
Sol Hecht made things mum with his black rotter
Cyclone.
The fastest animal for a big horse seen on tho
Speedway for long time the mare Sagasta.
driven 10y her proud owner. Dr. Collins There has
been good deal written about this animal OF late.
but for style. speed and good driving qualities Sa-
gasta has no superiors and few equals. She
tnot I'm 2s to a road wagon and Is the fastest big
horse on the Speedway to-day. There has been con-
siderable rivalry between Or. Collins and Frederick
Elsie and the latter has fine bay trotter. Or.
Collins declared yesterday. however, that he could
beat Mr. Elsie and that he would meet him at any
time. Mr.. Elsie is broker. long noted on the road
for the fine animals he drives
Alderman Brown was out with his gray geding
Marion Junior record 213, and he had no trouble
in holding his with the best OF them. An
other fast animal was Jersey Wonder. bay trot-
ting geldng owned and driven by Albert Horstman.
Captain Mcdonald has sold his PAGER. but he was
out yesterday with A. Wilkinson. who driving
his beautiful brown team. Trilby and Prince This
team j. one Of the fastest the Speedway. and
can beat 23O handily Alexander Newburger
much In evidence with his valuable trotter Xono-
of mind behind La crosse Girl. who has mark OF
2;l92. La Crosse Gil won the stake Tor iWo-year-
olds Il La Crosse. Wis. and was named after the
Alderman Kralss. Senator suIIivan's partner
was driving his fine pair Of blacks. Agale and Gal
lient. and Harry La Sale took particular delight
in showing what fine animal George coleman
was. Elmer Stevens handled the lines In mastery
fashion over Russell T.. record 2& one OF inc
most spirited brushes seen IN The afternoon took
by his owner Mr Manges. the Wall street broker
II looked like sure none for Nj ManS"ls for,
ime P@edv NRi Rnssc Gf an"'' A. was ""'' "F'''" " '
George Baisioy Of Weschester. came down with
Inr of the horsemen were waiting for him. Ary
Mace had a brown PAGER. and another man had the
her mettle however. and the way that sh" left the
by the borsemen Who Witnessed the brush If there
Is ANYTHING in Wcstch"ster that can beat Hazel
The h3rscmen who frequent the Speedway want to
sec T. Grorge Putncy Of Broadway and Broone-
ST.. was seated behind splendid team Of blacks,
ana Nathan Straus was driving his chestnut geld
ing C'obwehs that Captain Mcdonald says is the
tastes horse to q road wagon ever seen on the
Speedway.
Mr Wurtz Of Billings & Wurtz. had out fine
bIv team and Colonel Kip was seen with bay
mare that was as FAST rs they grow. Edward J.
G@rpca made things exceedingly interesting for
the other horsenen with his prize mare Lottle
Wilkes mark 2.e0. and Mr. Stevens. who owns
ANDY = was driving iiick her. a chestnut that
stop I'm 222 and appear 10 D." only jogging at that
Artv Kirker put ROslyn through his PAGES just 70
show the boys what he could do. and John Norton
with John y made tho best Of them shake their
animals up 10 hold their own Yet another really
cod animal seen Yesterday was John X. driven
Nv that veteran horseman. Peter Raddikcr John
f. is a bay gelding. with speed to burn which has
he necessary courage % burn some OF II when
o,ca sion warrants the eXcrtiOn.
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