Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-20
Nick Freeman, AItissimus
and Viola Bell Winners.
Maine Horses Furnish Good
Sport on Central Maine Track.
Horssmen and Fanciers From Augusta, Lew
jstun, Brunswick and Bangor Present.

Waterville, Me, Aug. 19.-(SpeciaD.-
Saturday saw the close at the Central
Maine Park in Waterville of the most
successful horse event ever managed
by the Watervlle Driving Club. The
day could not have been better and the
sports were Of such a quality as to fill
the cup of satisfaction to the brim.
over 1000 people were estimated to tie
on the grounds, many of whom We're
present from Lewiston, Brunswick, Au-
gusta and Bangor. the breeding places
of some of the favorite horses in the
races and many men from these cities
made their presence felt by Well-Organ-
lied cheering when special occasions
gave them opportunity. The grand
stand showed moving pictures of sen
of faces, occasionally showing extreme
animation as the horses came down
the stretch at the close of heats.
On the baseball grounds there was
period of excitement such as the sup
porters Of the Trolley League probably
have not seen this summer. The pres
cnce Of four policemen were required
to handle the crowd about the diamond.
A vaudeville performance was inter-
mittently in progress before the grand
stand and music of an inspiring and
patriotic nature lent it's enlivening and
cheerful effect to the whole.
What interested the crowd more than
anything else probably were the con-
Guiding heats of the 2.24 class. This
race was a phenomenal one not only
for quality. but for well-matched
speed. The first money was given TO
Nick Freeman, the second to Lou Fos-
ter, the third to Outcast and the fourth
to May y. The contestants We're linn
tied to these four. who. by their splen-
did work of Friday showed themselves
masters of the field. Although eighr
horses were entered on Friday, but
four. the ultimate winners. came for
ward Saturday to claim their honors.
The first heat of this class was a
neck-and-neck zig-zag fight for the
leadership between Lou Foster and
Nick Freeman. The latter made 4
slight break or a least something I'M
explainable went wrong as he turned
the last quarter, third in position. He
swept around the van in elegant style,
holding all but first place until the wire
was reached. Although the heat went
to Lou Foster the honor was pretty
evenly divided. The second heat was
one of vicissitudes. Nick Freeman
reaChn! the harness Just as the word
was given. He put up an elegant fight
and won the heat by steady, hard work
to the surprise of everybody who saw
him. The third heat was the fastest
and prettiest trotted Saturday in this
race. The horses held their original
positions. which they took at the first
quarter until the end was reached.
The 2.22 class was not commenced
until about n half hour was consumed
i'm scoring. Altimas, Payline and Will
Patch set such a fast clip that the
others were outclassed from the be-
ginning. The first heat showed a
string of horses an eighth of a mile in
length. Likewise did the second and
third and although the time was all
that could have been wished. the rela-
tive speed was somewhat disappointing
to those who admire a we'll balanced
race.
At the outset of the 2.27 race. Donum,
Jr.. broke badly three times in o,,ick
succession and was distanced. AS the
first half ended. Carl c., driven by Wal
ter Reynolds was easily i'm the lead.
During the last quarter mile Viola Rell
swept grandly around the bunch for
first place while Fitzgerald dropped 10
third position. The judges. however.
We're decidedly of the opinion that Nj.
Kirby. driver of Fitzgerald, could have
won the heat if he had so chosen ami
he was called to the stand and given a
little free advice.
In the second heat Brownette. as she
was nearing the last quarter. nearly
fell to the ground but recovered her
footing with wonderful show of en-
durance.
The last heat of the 2.27 class was the
GROWING feature of the day and of the
races. The horses obtained an excel
lent start and held we'll together to the
finish. AS the three winners rounded
the last quarter pole. three outstretch-
cd heads We're pointed nose and nos.
Viola Hell managed to struggle out of
the bunch, still maintaining first posi-
ton and Brownette. apparently strong
er than she had been for the day crent
up to second.
At the same time Gardiner made her
winning run and the spectators of both
the races and the ball game made n
grand rush for the gates.
2a4 STAKE-PURSE 500.
Nick Freeman. by De-
corum. l.. L. Gentner
helfaSt ..........;;'.'...;o /
Lou Foster, h T. Rayard
Wklsc. Johnson &
Child. Augusta .........1 6
Outcast, z. S. A. Fow-
Ter, Lewiston .............a l 4
May p, m by Charlie
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