The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-07-02
JENATzY WINS
THE AUTO RACE
German Chauffeur Makes Best Time
in Contest for the Gordon
Bennett Cup.
Americans Have Bad Luck Foxhall
Keene Gets Off Well, but
Breaks Down.
Many Accidents Along Course in
Ireland Stocks and Jarrett
Of England Out.

Bally Shannon, Ireland, July 1.-THE
fourth annual race for the cup offered by
James Gordon Bennett, which may be
competed for by every foreign automobile
bile club, was started at Z o'clock this
Fine weather prevailed S. F.
Edge (English). holder Of the cup, was
the first starter.
The contestants were s. F. Edge, r.
D. DeKynff A. D. Winton, Baron De
Caters. G. Jarrett, M. Farman, p. Owen.
Foxhall Keene, J. w. Stocks, Gabriel,
l.. P. Mooers and Jenatzy.
The total distance Of the course is 1858
miles and 765 yards, as measured by
committee. 1t Is laid out principally in
County Kildare, the start and finish being
ut Bally Shannon crossroads, about thirty
five miles southwest Of Dublin. In out
map Of Africa, divided into two parts.
which are known as the major and the
minor loop.
The distance around the smaller loop
is about forty five miles, and 1921 miles
around them both, and there is dividing
stretch of about thirteen miles that must
be covered six times In going three times
around the combined loops. The small
loop is covered first and then the racers
20 three times around the combined loops.
Winton. Owen and Mooers are the Amer
ican competitors.
Long before dawn hundreds Of police
patrolled the quiet country roads which
early In the day were alive with con-
tinuous stream of motor cars.
When the pilot car left shortly after s
q. m. the thirty stands surrounding Bally
Shannon were becoming crowded with
gaily dressed men and women, many OF
whom had spent the night in tents which
had been erected in all directions.
Complaints About tho Road.
Several complaints were made, notably
by Mooers. regarding the over-oiling Of
sections Of the road. At o'clock to a
second Jorrloyd. the starter, fired a pistol.
Edge pressed the lever Of his car, the
vehicle sprang forward. and the race be-
gan amid the cheers Of the spectators.
The Americans all got off badly and
Winton, who had a lot Of trouble with his
car, lost forty minutes before he was able
to start. At 1907 a m. De Knyff's car
went flying after Edge. Wirton was not
ready when called as third starter and
Owen took his place, the first American
car making a rather poor start at
Germany's representa- ive,J enatzy, started
1T 7:21. Then came Jarrett. the English
iavorite, who vent off at 7:2S smoking a
cigarette. The first lap. 471a miles, was
son over, Edge doing splendid work,
which was only excelled by Foxhall Keene.
The second lap found Edge still first and
the Americans, unless the leaders were
knocked out APPARENTLY with no chance
Of winning.
Great alarm was caused by q report that
Jarrett was killed, but thexrumor proved
false.
The withdrawal Of Stocks from the race
was not expected to influence the result
which is now generally believed to lie be-
tween France and Germany, unless Edge
does unexpectedly we'll.
Foxhall Keene retired from the race.
He found that a wheel Of his car was
breaking and that the car was out OF con.
troll.
Gabriel, who is the favorite. followed
car. Mooers. the second American starter
made a bad departure at 7:42, his chaffeul
having to push the car.
Baron De Caters, German, got off a
7:49 with a good start. Stock, English
was off at 1853. Winton had some trouble
with the machinery Of his car.
Farman of the French team started Al
three minutes past o'clock.
Winton showed his machine over the
starting line at ten minutes past 8, II
order to partake, II he were able to effec
repairs
Keene Gets Poor start.
Foxhall Keene was off last at 81
o'clock with poor start.
Winton had considerable difficulty will
his car, but finally got away at $3.50 annie
loud cheering. 1t was not thought likel.
he would be able to make up for sucl
great disadvantage.
Edge repassed the stand Of the club frs
at $685. unofficial time; DeKnyff passed a
1874, unofficial Edge thus gained NOR,
than 8 minutes on the first lap over D,
Knyff. Edge was nearly z minutes aheat
of the time expected. He was goint
splendidly and flew past the stand at tn,
y rate Of about 60 miles an hour. TIL,
crowd cheered wildly.
Owen passed the stand at $40. A few
yards behind came Jenatzy. He was try
& ing to pass the American and there wa
terrific excitement as both flew under tn
arched grand stand. The American wa
lost. sight, Of in the dust, but evidently
would be passed when the German go
thru.
Jarrett passed at 1854, not going yer
well When he came down the hill ap
preaching the stand in pursuit of Owen
he was moving at a speed Of about I
miles an hour. The large crowds aros
and yelled frantically.
Gabriel passed at 9:05, doing the mil
ending at the stand in 50 seconds Baro
De Caters passed at 9:16, having caugh
up and passed Mooers Farman came mex
r. at 9:28. Foxhall Keene same flying alon
y ahead Of Mooers and Stocks at 9:40. II
whizzed past, making one Of the bes
timed miles so far, In So seconds.
Edge passed on his second round at Il
Mooers arrived on his first lap at 1911
1t was reported he had trouble with hi
machine at Athy. Stocks, who had nc
yet arrived, was reported to be out of th
race
De Knyff passed on his second roun
: at 1908 o'clock.
Edge had accident near Atly, br
later resumed the race.
Stocks Breaks Wheel.
J. w. Stocks Of the English team. brol
wheel on his car and retired from ii
race. He ran into corner near Carlo
Owen also damaged his car, but col
tinued hanging on to Jenatzy with dete
mination. He passed on the second rour
at 1924, four minutes behind Jenatz
Foxhall Keene was leading the racers
time for the first lap. Winton passed
his first round at 1925. Gabriel can
q along on his second lap at 1925 and Bar,
DeCaters at 1856.
1t was reported that Jarrett had be,
Knocked out of the race by a serious a
cident at Stradbally. When the bar,
passed the stand he slowed up and to
the officials that the first reports of Il
/ accident had been exaggerated and tn
Is Jarrett was not seriously hurt.
Jarrotta chauffeur was badly hurt