The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-10-20

sheffield at about 1870 p. M, and will
connect at Parrish with the train from
| Columbus.
wind, was unable to make its scheduled
flights. The great air monster was
brought in front of the grand stand and
presented to the audience, but it was
impossible to give it to the winds This
afternoon the fight will be made and the
aeronaut is certain that he will go to a
heighth of one thousand feet The crowd
greeted the great machine-bird with pro-
longed applause.
The good nature of Yesterdays throng,
even though disappointed, was most APP
parent. This was proved by tumultuous
cheering which shook the grand stand
when Dan Patch was logged along the
course. Five times did the animal go
about the circuit, and each time he passed
the grand stand he was greeted with ap-
plause. The horse attempted to show his
appreciate of this courtesy by shaking
his head from side to side, and laying his
| ears to a level with his neck
Military Day Today.
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Fair, it is expected that the attendance
will be even larger than that yesterday. 1t
is officially styled Military Day; Auto
mobile Day." and brass buttons and gold
braid will be on display. Many officers
from other cities have already reached
Birmingham.
1t is expected that nearly hundred
automobiles, gaily decorated, will be put
upon the track this afternoon. There
are a great many auto cars in Birming-
ham, and, in addition, magnificent car
riages will be seen from other cities.
In addition to these features, and the
pace against time this afternoon in which
Dan Patch will star the racing pro-
gramme is certain to please. Two incom-
pleted races, and two running races post
poned from yesterday, will be pulled off
this afternoon, in addition to the regu-
lar programme of the day.
The programme of Kopps military band
for the day includes farewell music.
Excellent Races Yesterday.
The racing programme yesterday after
noon was exceptionally fine. 1t is de-
clared that never before in the history
of the south did such an immense au-
dience see harness races as was before
the turf yesterday afternoon in Birming
ham. In all, five events were run. The
best of the five was the 2:2O pace. which
was won by Bessie Earl, driven by the
veteran driver, Edward f. Geers The
2:21 trot, won by Irene F., was another
splendid exhibition. During the progress
of these races, the enthusiasm of the
immense audience was unbounded.
In the first heat of the 2:20 pace, which
was the best of the afternoon, Maud
Tower won out by a head over Bessie
Earl. In the second heat Bessie Earl.
Stella Oaks and Lotto Miller took the lead
at once, and ran about the track neck
and neck. These three crossed the tape in
the order named. In the third heat Bessie
Earl, Etella Ooaks and Maud Tower
gained great Roadway over the other
entries, and neck and neck they paced
about the course. Geers forced his drive
to the front, however, and won out by a
length. In the 2:21 trot. Irene F. won the
three heats with comparative ease, while
Pluto, Egotist Bell and Viadell had a
bitter contest for second honors. In the
22O pace, Iced Moody of Bessemer had
his horse Pearl Hal, entered, and Madame
Turk, the animal of F. r. Sykes of this
city, was entered in the 2:14 pace.
The racing programme for this after
noon is as follows:
2:17 class trot, the McCurdy Farm stake
$1,000.
2:25 class pace $500
IN oil
2:30 class, trot or pace, (amateur drivers
cart or sulky). Owners to drive. not
necessary to be members of a driving
club $50.
2:1O class trot Amateur drivers-Dash
one mile, to wagon. Silver cup.
Running, one mile dash, 500.
Racing Results.
The following shows the tabulated re-
suits of the races yesterday:
First race, 2:21 trot, three in five, mile
heats-Entries: Blackwood, Irene F, Ego
fist Bell, Viadell, Pluto and Kitty Con-
stance. First heat Irene F., first; Pluto,
second; viadell. third. Time, 2:2O. Second
heat, Irene F., first; Viadell second !;
Egotist Bell, third Time. 2:2l. Third heat,
Irene F., first; Pluto, second; Egotist
Bell, third. Time, 2:1sA. Winners. Irene
F.. first; Pluto. second; Egotist Bell,
third.
Second race 2:20 pace, two in three,
mile heats-Entries: Lotto Miller, Pearl
Hail. Addie c., Bessie Earl, Silver Heels,
Annie Fox. Prince Direct, Maud Tower,
Stella Oaks. Kipp-Kanapp. First heat,
Maud Tower, first; Bessie Earl second !;
Annie Fox. third. Time, 2:15A. Second
heat. Bessie Earl, first; Stella Oaks, sec
ond Lotto Miller, third. Time, 2:154. Third
heat, Bessie Earl, first; Stella Oaks, sec
ond; Maud Tower, third. Time. 2:14A
Winners, Bessie Earl, first; Stella Oaks,
second; Maud Tower. third.
Third race. 2:07 trot, two in three, mile
heats, purse $500-Entries Turley, Pat
Ford, Pat T. First heat, Turley, first;
Pat Ford. second; Pat T., third. Time,
2:1I. Second heat, Turley. first; Pat T..
second; Pat Ford, third. Time. 2:19. Win
ners. Turley. first; Pat Ford and Pat T..
second.
Fourth race, 2:l4 pace. two in three
mile heats. for the "Kaul stakes $1,000
Entries. Pearl A.. j. b.. John A., Madame
Turk and Fred c. First heat. ]. B.. first;
Pearl A.. second; Madame Turk, third.
Time, 2:131a. Remaining two heats will
be paced this afternoon
Fifth race, two-year-old pace. two In
three. mile heats, for purse Of 900
Entries: Juno and Lydia Curzon. First
heat. Lydia Curzon. first: Juno. second
Time. 2:26. Remaining heats will be paced
today
Basketball Game.
During the horse show tonight. a game
of basketball win DO played between the
Reds and the 4luss Of the Young Mems