Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-31

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Although fairly good time was made
in several of the races at Fiesta PARK
Yesterday the majority of the events
were mediocre, few close finishes re-
eu1tinp The motorcycle races were
rracticaIlv void on account of the con-
testants possessing only seven morse
mower machines, whereas the rules Oh
the r A. M. allow nothing of higher
mower than a four horsepower machine
IN a fve-lap track. Eddy Lingenfel-
der partially redeemed matters by rlo-
ing a five-mile exhibition in the fast
time of 5:3S.
In the fve-mile motor-paced race
which promised to be one of the teat-
| ures of the day, the machlhe rluueh
| nv Mitchell who was pacing ABraz
| pave ont in the second mile, forcing
fhe contestants to start anew. The race
was finally pulled off by each man RIO
ing three miles behind the only aVall-
able motor, the one going the distance
i'm the fastest time winning the race
Duer won the event in All To.
Arthur Mitchell rode two exhibition
miles on an Elk machine In 2:2z 10.
The machine missed frequently during
the last two laps. The management
allowed the racers to handicap them-
selves so that no complaints were re-
ceived when the man with the big ham
dicap proved an easy winner
Dewar Wins Novice Race
In the one-mile novice race Dewar
assumed an early lead, allowing Ger
Der. however, to pass him in the third
Ian. Dewar came back strong in the
last lap, crossing the tape several
lengths ahead
of the amateur half-mile handicap,
Anthony led out with a well punched
field trailing him for several laps.
Carroll showed all of his last Sunday
form by a remarkable sprint at the
finish, winning handily from Long Of
Chicago Mcneil, who was considered
a likely winner in this event, found
the handicap of ninety-five yards too
great to cover, although riding nice
race
In the second heat of the half-nile
amateur handicap Jones assumed the
lead for a lap until passed by Ora
ham, an added starter, who, from then
on, never left the result in doubt. |
Berryessa, handicapped by 100 yards, |
rode right up to his best form, fin
ishing a strong fourth and coming
fast. Berryessa qualified for the finals
on account of his fast time.
The one-mile professional handicap |
went to Tomkins of Santa Monica |
Although he was aided by a lead of
IT'S yards, the public could not figure
Tomkins one two, three, and he was |
enthusiastically applauded when he
came from behind. winning several |
lengths to the good. Furmans rear
rim collapsed at the start, enforcing |
a brief delay.
In the amateur half-mile handicap
finals Carroll led from the first lap,
seriously threatened, however, by Ber-
ryessa, who seemed to be on the point
of talzig the lead. They finished in the
order named, although Berryes5a was
disqualified for allowing his bicycle
to leave the track in one place for the
distance of few feet.
Prizes for Lap Winners
The two-mile professional race
proved to be the most interesting L
event of the day. A cash prize of 81
was awarded to the man leading at the
finish of every lap. Barnett led the
field for a scant half lap, but was
quickly overtaken by Audkirk. Duer,
forced to leave the track, his front II
tire exploding in the second lap. Tom
kins sprinted at the end of the first
mile, managing to earn a couple of dol
lars in the lap money. Achorn here
assumed the lead. but was passed in
the last dap by Furman, who won the
race with a terrific sprint Agraz nosel
Hoffman out for second money. Achorn
and Tomkins gathering the short end
of the purse.
The field in the amateur pursuit race
quickly narrowed down from seven to
three ENTHUSIASTICALLY, Berryessa
and Carroll being left on the track.
Carroll was soon passed by Berryessa, !
who in turn took up the battle with
Mcneil. Mcneil proved the better
man, passing his opponent after twelve I
minutes of hard riding. Both men APP !
peared used up at the finish, and Nc S
Neil was cheered for his splendid ex- I
hibition.
In addition to the regular races
planned for this afternoon the man
agement announces that Mitchell ana
will hook up in a pro-
'essional motorcycle race, four horse !