The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-21

closely followed by Gustango, in 130. At the
six furlong pole Gustango passed Flora in the
time Of els, and then came home a winner ten
lengths ahead Of Flora, followed by Minnie
and Bobbie d. Time, 3.OiIA.
Second heat-At the quarter which was made
in 43 seconds Gustango led by several lengths.
The half was made in 12s, with Gustango still
in front, and at the threequarter pole he still
led. Time 212 The horses made the mile in
the following order: Gustango, Minnie S, Flora
and Bobbie d, who furlong behind. Time,
2.59A.
Third heat-It was only necessary to score
twice before they got under way. The first half
circuit was made in a seconds, the half in l.36,
with Gustango away ahead OF Flora, the second
horse; the six furong pole was passed in 2.l0
and Gustanga handily won the heat and race in
2.55. The other horses were strung out along the
course, several lengths separating each one. Sum.
mary Of the race:
Gustango, br. g., James Justin, Clark's
ureeh ''''''''''''' "'.'.''....'.......'
Flora. 6. m, }. NJ. Miller, Lovelton. . 3 .
Minnie S, CHI. m. Charles Snyder, Mont
rose .........s,...... .....,............ 3
Bobbe D, r. m, T. +. Decker, Wavery.. 4
Time-3.o4i4, 250s4. 255.
2.27 CLASS, PURSE, $50.
First hcat-Six starters--The drizzling rain had
by this time reduced the dust into a heavy,
sticky compound, which the horses flung from
beneath their hoofs far behind the sulkics. Victor
got the pole, with W. S. Maxey next, Albert
Third, Schcrzondo, fourth, Victor fifth aud
Roxana, sixth. Starter Kennard let them go at.
ter the horses had lined up seven times. The
quarter was made in 3S seconds the half in 116,
with RoXana in the lead the three-quarters was
passed in LAB and the mile in 2.3iA, with Maxey
in 'front.' head before RoXana, who led Scher-
condo by a head. The other two horses were
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lake, who drover Scherzondo made a protest
against RoXana for running, and the judges gave
second place to Scherzondo after conference Of
some minutes.
Second heat-The horses started of on the first
attempt with Victor p left behind. At the first
time Of passing the judges stand Roxana was
ahead Of Maxey length, with Walter Jr., fur
ther away. 1t was a pretty struggle all the
way around the second time between Roxana and
MaXey, the former winning the heat by a bare
nose, with Walter, Jr., close up. Time by quar-
ters was: First 37ia seconds; second III; third,
| l.55; mile, 232h
| Third heat-There was long wait before the
horses appeared A large part of the small group
OF spectators had left the grounds, overcoats
were in demand Victor p, driven by Justin
delayed the start by being behind the field al
| every attempt to score. They finally got away
| with Victor p in the rear. At the half RoXana
led, a half length in front of Scherzondo, the
] other three horses being punched, with Victor
| p one hundred yards behind. RoXana led all the
way around the second trip, with Scherzondc
next winning in that order, with Albert third
The race was declared adjourned until 10 a. m
tomorrow Summary of the unfinished race:
| Roxana, b. m, J. NJ Sherwood Scranton. l
W. s. Maxey, c. g., F. s, Lott, Montrose.
Scherzondo, br. g., f. T. Robinson ......2
Albert, br. g., F, NJ. Abrams, Pittston...
Walter, Jr., ch. g., II. S. German, Scran.
ton .....'''.''''''''' '''','.''''.'''''
| Victor p, b. g., r. L. Westlake, Scran'
| Ton ....''s..''' v U
Time--2, 3iA, 2.32A, 2.3l.
E. L. Hatfield.