The Portland daily press., 1899-07-05
Fast Time BY Local
Horses Generally.
Sensational Mile In. "a Thunder
Ia Storm.

The shower. which for few moments
was quite severe. did not interfere with
the races at all. Indeed sensational heat
was trotted In the midst Of the driving
rain. MIR. CHARLES u. MiIIiken's bay
gelding Pullman, making the very fast
time Of 221 Ia In the midst Of these
unfavorable conditions The time was
very fast right along. or would be con-
sidered fast on any other track than
Rigby. Pullman lowered his record by
half second, and low marks were the
order in the other races.
Hugh Sweeney Of Portland OBLIGATED as
Judge and starter. The other judges
were Charles Aver and G. Fred Murch.
The timers were Fred A. Bibbsr and
John Lee
Although the attendance was not large
the excellence OF the racing has enoour-
aged the managers for series Of Satur-
day matinee races to begin week from
Saturday. A gentleman's driving class
will be one OF the features.
2.as CLASS.
The first race called was the Lag class.
Msdge drew first place. Pullman second,
Ginger third, and Arthur Cleveland
fourth. Pullman took the lead from
Madge and won out quite easily, although
Arthur Cleveland made push on the
home stretch and came in close on the
winners heels. Time, 22i 1-2.
The second heat of the q % class was
pulled OF to the accompaniment of
stiff blow, driving rain and rolling
thunder. Whether from this or some
other cause both Madge and Ginger
went of their feet at the first quartsr,
leaving Pullman and Arthur Cleveland
to fight 1t out In close contest, of
which Pullman was the winner by half
q length. Time s.s1 IA.
The third heat was another triumph for
Pullman, apparently close as the others,
Arthur Cleveland hanging ON the wheel
of the winner all the way and giving the
impression that with driver and horse
both ambitious the result might have
been different. Time, a.s1 Ia.
The summary;
a.2e GLASS. TRoTTING AND PAC.
ING; PURSE $3.50.
Pullman, h q. by volute, (RusseIn.
Charles Russell, Mechanic Falls, III
Arthur Cleveland, s, (Woodbury),
]. p. Woodbury., Portland 222
Ginger. m, (Partridge). MN. Part
ridge. Portland. 38s
Madge, b m, (Runnels), G. g.
Runnels, WATERFORD, 444
Time, 2.21 1-2. 2.a1 IA. a.2l Ia.
2.SS CLASS.
Harry K was ths winner Of the tlrst
heat Of the s.2s class; but 1t did not look
that way at thu half, where Lucy Wilkes
was leading with the others stringine
along behind in a procession. AT tn.
three-quarters pole, Harry K and Nelli,
spurted, and came under the wire clos,
together, the former leading Lucy wilks
by a head Time, q 90 1-2.
The second heat Of the 2. % class -wasA
hot brush all along the line, especially b.
tween Harry X and Lucy Wilkes. At ole
time at the back stretch, when HarryK
broke for a moment and Lucy wiihs
took the lead it looked as though tie
heat might go to the mare. But Harry
x managed on the home stretch to e,t
length ahead, and at the wire won "
as much. Suzelle came In under tie
whip, but very close third. Tim,
2.2S "a.
The close OF the third heat was so cloe
that one not over the wire could hardy
tell whether Harry z or Lucy Wilkes WIS
ahead. On the back stretch she led b
nearly . length, but lost 1t when tie |
field punched on the home stretch Or
a pretty finish. Harry K won In ace 81. |
Summary; .1s7s
e.2s GLASS. TROTTING AND PAC
ING; PURSE, $3.50.
Harry &. BIS, by Harry Glenarm,
(LibbyI, J. e. Libby, Portland, II
Lucy Wilkes. bl NJ, (Rowe). I. W.
Rowe, Portland. sss
Suzelie, b m. (Runnels), g. G. Run |
nels, Waterboro. bs3l
Nellie 8, br m. (Russell). Charles
Russell, Mechanic Falls, 9e4l
Neimah, 70 g, .(Huntoon), 9. Fl.
Huntoon Portland, 455
Time, s.sS i-s. s.2s 81, q 80 81.
a.s5 GLASS.
The first heat Of the s.s5 class was trd- |
ted in the time Of $50 Ia, and was wa |
by S. Reagan's George @. Clark. afr
quite break with Maggie Hal, whih
drew first place. |
This race was strung out considerably |
longer than was really necessary. NJ.
Reagents horse. George G. Clark, iinaly
Landed the race, but he had to so an e.
ira mile for his money. for the reasd
that the judges declared one heat or.
~ A.. II