Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-08-21
VAUDEVILLE.
MoRR|LL's MEET.
Small Crowd Out to En-
joy Really Good Racing
Decima Deane Wins 2.I5 in
-Four Heats BEST Time, ZIG.
Bady Girl Takes 2.28 in Straights- --Crown
Duchess Wins the 2.29.

The second ana last DAY oI Coioii'i
Morrel's Mid-August races held at the
Central Maine park. has passed mo
the history of the Maine turf. Durliis
these races individual horse 1ecorda
have been made and broken ana the
interest in the performances which re-
suited in the same animated coh'ersd-
ton, excited wagers and made many
q horsepower thrill with pleasure
which was shared by the crowds.
A horse race without excitement OF
some nature is an impossible lhihs
provided some one wins out III me race
and establishes reputation. y rev
extra" features due to some unfortu-
nate accident are generally necessary
to furnish q complete bill of fare Tor
those who expect to enjoy the expert
ences of an all-around horse race. There
was nothing in the way OF highly
wrought interest which was lacking TO
contribute to the tension Of excitement
which prevailed at the park, saturday
afternoon.
FRIDAYS races were beyond criticism;
Saturdays races We're the equal OF any
thing ever before seen in this part OF
the State.
Decim;l Deane. owned by w. +. Bis
bee of Camden. was the star Oh Salur-
days most brilliant performances,
carrying off the honors of the 2.l5 class
winning the three final heats and first
money. Her action was beautliui
throughout, married only at the out
start by breaking in the last half. there
by losing the first heat which otherwise
would have been hers. The 2.15 class
naturally represented the ablest work
OF the day. Decima Deane lowered
above all of her rivals and was the
the queen of the day.
The first heat of the 2.15 was won by
Rex Wilkes, c. A. Ridley, Oakland. in
2.17. 1t was the most sensational feat
which we have to record. In the last
quarter burst Of speed which caused
several drivers to look sideways at
what was passing them, sent the noble
little fellow to the pole, which he held
to the wire.
AS the second quarter was being
reached in the second heat, Rex Wilkes
had the pole. His driver claims that
Tom Holmes, driver of Gen. Fisk. came
ip by him, forcing him TO leave his po-
sition and, beside, in reply to Il protest,
is alleged to have used harsh language
which was reinforced by his whip. The
judges. however, lacking material evil
dence. could not consider Mr.. Delauo's
protest. Strathbelle and Pasacas
showed up i'll poor form, frequently be-
coming quite unmanageable.
A decidedly unfortunate aspect of the
fourth heat of the 2.15 class was the
result of Il misunderstanding of the
driver of Mildura. +. ]. Kirby of Rock
land. When Mr.. DorIithy gave the
word Go Mr.. Kirby. not thinking the
starters. including himself, had held
their proper position, was wholly I'M
prepared. and. although he did not
check himself until he had passed from
under the wire and was nominally in
the race. his horse was nearly at
standstill when he found that his
chances for the heat We're gone. Mr..
Dorritny, likewise the remainder of the
judges, did not see the situation until
it had become too late to change it.
Profound regret marked the faces of
those in the judges stand, who felt. in
part, responsible for Mr.. Hirby's mis-
fortune, although he stood no show of
winning even fourth place. had he won
this heat. Mr.. DOrrithy. after an
nouncing the results of the race. made
apology for what, he said. had never
before happened during his experience
as starter. aud but few times in the
history of New England races. Il have
offered" Mr.. Dorrithy said. TO adjust
the matter with Mr.. Kirby by any
manner or means which he might be
settlement that can be made. Mr.. kib-
by has a good horse. | can only say
for myself that | am very sorry. Mr..
Kirby cannot, however. unless he so
chooses. be the loser. All he has to do
is to come to me and | am the man who
will settle"
TT" moneys We're won in the follow
ing or0cr: Decima Deane, first, fol-
lowed by Rex Wilkes. Gen. Fisk and
Beatrice Greeley. The final heat was
the fastest by one second.
In the 2.23 class there were but four
as compared with the eight of
the preceding class. Tho starters were.
however, We'll matched and furnished
the most evenly contested races of the
day. The drivers seemed to know their
business in that the work of scoring
was well-nigh perfect. Admirable starts |
Werc obtained in each heat. and respect
for The starters commands, especially |
when the word 60 was given. was |
luite noticeable. In the first heat each |
racer broke. with the exception Of |
Harvard. With ears fiat and an angry |
cooking twist to his neck as If he felt |
himself above his competitors, ne /
1wung around the first half mile in the |
cad. but was finally forced to give in
o the invincible Baby Girl. In the third
.eat tire four horses showed an extreme