The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-11
GEERS TURNS TRICK
HE LANDS TRANSYLvANIA AT
 LEXINGTON.
Does It With Onward Silver in 2.O9A Susie J. and Chain Shot Fighting. The Hardness Colt, Chestnut
 King, Out of It Early.

Lexington, Ky, Oct. 10.-After trying for seven years, Ed Geers today landed Transylvinia stake. Urging Onward top speed, following one of the most sen- sational drives thrc ugh the stretch in the recollection of veterans he captured the first money in the 5000 event. The last finish as nearly sll previous had been, was thrilling only short neck measur. ing the victory. After the fifth heat all save Onward Silver and Chain Shot, with two heats each to their credit and Susie J. with one heat, had retired to their stables. The next heat was won by Susie J. When the three champions were driven on the track for the final test twi- to the fence was still packed with thous- ands who looked over into a held crowded with vehicles and the excite ment was intense. It was the first time in several years that they were to see the greatest fixture of the meeting and the trotting turf as well, decided on the day begun. Onward Silver was favorite at s50 field $25. They were sent off to a Shot leading by half length. Susie J: took the lead at the turn and at the half Onward Silver began to gain on the run home Chain Shot spurted and the J. maintained the lead but Onward Silver was doing slightly faster work. Then came a furious drive to the wire all three of the pilots whipping: Twenty
  on even terms with the roan mare and as he reached the wire her nose was at his throat latch. Chain Shot was three lengths behind.
 The two year old pacing futurity was won by Improbable, long shot. Miss McClintock being the heavily played fa- vorite. The favorite, David Harum was beaten in the 2:2o trot, Colonel Cochran being the victor. With five heats paced the 2:12 event was unfinished when dark ness fell, Pinchem Wilkes and Dan Riley having won two and Louise G. one.
 At 2:35 o'clock Boralma, heavily blank eted was led upon the track amid the cheers of 5000 people. From the stand was read from his owner, Thomas w. Lawson, a statement giving in Boralma name 5000 to the charities of Lexington. Boralma is much improved and will be entirely we'll in a few days, but not in form to trot at this meeting
 The Abbot made an ,!I unsuccessful loat at covering the mile in 2:O6 1-2
 Futurity for 2-year-old pacers, value $1 1,O00-Imp probable. bf. by Prodigal (Rhea), CT, Miss McClintock. Clara D.. Bobolnk Belle started.
 2:20 class. trotting, purse $1.ooo-Colonel Cochran, br. h. by Shadeland Onward E.. Allie Wood Dr. Strong David Tarum, Lady Patchie, J. R. H., Maggie c. started.
 The Pennsylvania. PIP class, trotting: ss,oOo-onward Silver oh: h.; a.oo by on%aTd u,a J., Chain Shot. Dollie Bidwell Neva Sim mons, Dolly Dillon. Chestnut King, All
 S:i2 class, pacing purse, s1.oOO (unfin- ished)-Don Riley. b. m. QHudson', won first heat: Pinchem Wilkes, br. g.. Es- tes), second. Best time 2:10 IA. Louise G.. Fred M, Home Circle. J. K, Birch bud. Colonel Dick Thompson Junius and Lahonda started.
 The Abbot to beat the worlds wagon record of 2:05 1-4-Quarter 32 3-4; half, 1:O3: three quarters. 1:35; mile, 2:06 1-2.