The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-10-05
tpeciaI 10 the Scranton Tribune.

records at the fair grounds here today.
The day was raw and cold and red
noses and blue lips were the rule
among the spectators.
1t required ten heats to decide the
two harness events. The first race,
the 2.1S event, was captured after five
heats by Tinker. owned by r. G.. Nor
ton of Scranton. and second money
was secured by May Tosky, owned by
A. j. Schnell of Scranton.
The second race. for road horses
owned in L,izerne county. was won by
Dan NJ, an uneainly looking but fast
geldlng owned by Frank Mulderig of
Black Haven. Pa. This race also took
five heats to decide, the first three 60
ing to three different animals.
The sport was marred to a great eN-
tent by long delays at the post, each
heat being scored for a number of
times. The starting. also, was poor.
there being but one really good send
off during the afternoon.
1t was after sundown when the
races were over. There were unrea-
soma bic delays which should be done
away with if the management expects
to attract crowds to their meetings
hereafter.
Inc IHlr VIII Dc continued lOlIlOTIOW.
There will be a parade of all the live
stock at IL o'clock a. IN. In the after
noon two races will be decided The
first is for the 2.45 class. for a purse OF
$15O and the other a free for all with
a purse of $500
Many Vehicles.
Every foot of hitching room was taxi
on up around the fences and rails
around the course. The crowds all
had a touch of the holiday spirit about
them and many lunching parties We're
scattered around in the dry and sum
ny spots. Everyone sought the sun,
for it was chilling in the least bit of
shadow.
Although the grounds were in much
better shape than on Thursday as far
as mud WAS concerned, yet walking
was decidedly bad, and the sticky con-
ditions had given way in most spots to
a slippery and Shiny substance. A
number Of falls occurred on the
pianks that had been laid in the most
boegy places. for the boards We're
coated with an oozy. dripping dampness
that was about as safe to step on
as tallow.
Merriil'S concert band of Plymouth
dscoursed popular melodies on a plat
form opposite the grand stand both
before and during the heats This Or
Ganization helped to relieve the tedium
of waiting to great extent
a northwest wind, keen and search
ing, made things decidedly uncomfort-
able for all who were without over
coats or wraps. The large audiences
in the grand stand shivered and grew
blue when the sun disappeared behind
A cloud. which event happened too Of
ten. The sky was piled full and bank
ed high with tleecy. cumulous clouds
and thcy were constantly yelling the
kindly glances of old Sol. who, when
he got Il chance, made things pleasant
and smiled benisnantly upon the null
titudes. The chilling breeze blew down
the stretch into the nostrls of the
horses as they came toward the fin
shing line.
Track Was Fine.
The track was in prime condition
and the spectators mdulged hopes that
there would be some fast time Stepped
off.
The fakirs who have been on the
grounds for the past three days had
today and the many fair-goers seemed
we'll supplied with change and dis
posed to part with it freely. Every
square rod of space back of the grand
stand had its particular attraction and |
were surrounded all through the day
with curious gazers.
During the progress of the races the |
major part of the spectators viewed |
them from the lawn inside the track, |
This spot was preferable to the shaded |
stands for comforts sake.
In the judges stand William Moore |
OF WllkeS-Barre was the presiding |
genius as starter Associated with him |
as judges were 5. r. Catlin and Theo- !
dore Henshaw, and as timers j. II. |
Snyder and p. N. Shaw. Harry An
derson of Dallas was clerk of the |
course. |
The first race of the afternoon was |
called at o'clock 1t was for trot-
ters and PAGERS of the 2lS class. In
the few bets that We're made Lucy
Heyer, owned by James Cool, of
Wilkes-Barre, appeared to be the fav-
orite.
A number of Scranton horsemen
We're visible about the grounds and in
the stand, Considerable complaint
was made by the spectators because
the races were so late in getting start
ed. Most of those in attendance had
many miles to drive after the days
sport was over and IL the races had
been started an hour earlier it would
have given much satisfaction. The
results of the races We're;
First Race-2.1S Glass.
First heat-Altho,ph thera ware thin
teen entries for this race, there were
but five starters. May Tosky, owned
by A, j. Schnell, of Scranton, got the
pole. Tony Wilkes was second. Lucy
Heyer third; Tinker, owned by r.. G.
Norton, of Scranton, fourth, and Mar
ION Wilkes trailing. After scoring five
times the word was given to very
poor start, Marion Wilkes being way
behind and off her feet. At the quar-
;er May Tosky was length in front
,f Lucy Heyer with Tinker third three
lengths back. At the half, May held
her lead, but Tinker was close up to
Lucy for second place. At six furlings
May and Lucy and Tinker were making
pretty race OF 1t, and coming around
the turn for home it was an inspiriting
struggle. May Tosky won the heat nv
length, with Tinker second neck i'm
'front.' of Lucy Heyer. Time of heat.
s.22la.
Second heat-After three trials the
bunch was sent away to another poor
start. Tony Wilkes being away behind
and Tinker off his feet. At the quarter
May Tosky was first neck i'm front of
Lucy Heyer, and Marion Wilkes third,
three lengths away. AT the half May
Tosky was in front by length. Lucy