Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-07-12

plain to be seen tndt tnere were more
Leyner admirers Witnessing the contest,
than all others combined.
The firemen's races, rock drilling con-
tests, base ball games, horse races, and
last, but not least, promiscious masking,
were the other principal events of the
celebration. Every moment of the en-
tire time was consumed, and for while
it was thought that it would be necessary
to continue part of the events over until
Monday.
Idaho Springs now has the champion
base ball team of the district comprising
Clear Creek Jefferson, and Gilpin
counties. They demonstrated that to
the large gathering of fans which had as
sembled in the city. Golden and Central
City played the first game on Thursday
afternoon and the result was that Central
was selected to play for the champion
ship with Idaho Springs. The score
Thursday was 10 to S in favor of Central.
On SUNDAY that team and Idaho Springs
locked horns, and when the ninth inning
came to close the score stood q to 6 in
favor of the home team. The prize of
SIoo was therefore awarded to Idaho
While the games were fairly good,
there was considerable loose playing and
errors were numerous. In the game Sun
day, Idaho had the advantage, for their
Players never made an error when it was
costly. On the other hand Central per-
sisted in making bulls just when it was
absolutely necessary that they should
play fast ball.
A little trouble occurred during this
game and the visitors threatened for a
time 10 wipe up the ground with Umpire
Hoffman. 1t was all due to a decision
made, and as to the merits of the quarrel
we say not. AT any rate we believe Mr.
Hoffman did his best and if there was any
mistake it was not done Intentionally.
But why should team start a quarrel
over a decision. Some of the best men
in that line mistakes now and then and if
every one was perfect this world could
not exist. In order to pacify the babies
from Central the home players gave up
their umpire and let Central select Ward
of Georgetown, who showed he had ex-
cellent ability in that capacity.
The display of fireworks was the finest
ever seen in the city and both old and
Young enjoyed the exhibition.
Last, but not least was the Trocadero.
From early morning until late at night
flffS rNArra1av 1Dsarr
business. The people seemed to realize
that the enterprise was worthy of the
support of the public, and the floor was
crowded at all times by people who love
dancing. The booths did a very good
business, and all who had the pleasure of
gliding over the smooth surface were of
the opinion that finer dancing floor can
not be found in the state of Colorado.
The mask ball and others given by the
hremen received their snare of the pat
ronage, and taken all in all, the dancers
had most enjoyable time.
The records made in the various events
of the celebration by the contestants will
be found below:
oHONELlNG 0ONIESI.
Rules-Five ton of dry crushed ore to
be shoveled off steel plate over parti-
tion two and one-half feet high. Time
to be taken from word "go'' till last
shovelful is over PARTITION. Size of
shovel shall be No. 6.
Ora Shaffer, 10 minutes, 20 3-5 seconds;
Louis Hiatt, II minutes, 20 seconds.
SETTING-UP CONTEST
Rules-Contestants to Set up column,
put machine in place, connect hose and
drill six inches. Tear down and replace
as found. Time to be taken from the
word ego" until finish. Starter of two
inch gauge.
Zeilor and Wehman, 9 minutes, SIS Sec
onds; Carlson and Pullen, 10 minutes, As |
Nelson and McIsaacs, IL min
utes, 80 seconds.
WRESTLING MATCH.
Sid Varney, Idaho Springs, won over
Prof. Mcmillan, the strong man. First
fall to Varney, a minutes; second to Nc
MILAN, 3 minutes; third to Varney,
80 seconds.
DOUBLE HAND DRILL.
Rule-The time for drilling shall be
limited to fifteen minutes.