Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1911-09-06
OLD RACE TRACK
DAYS ARE REVIVED
Mrs. Henry Ritter WinsT hrilling Horse
Race and Roy Belding Carries Away
Speed Honors Of Meet


track reminded one of the days when
the word race, in itself, was enough
10 depopulate the business district of
Prescott and send all the townspeople
70 the banked circle.
Motorcycle, automobile aud horse
races held the attention of the audi
ence every minute of the delightful
afternoon
Mrs. Henry Ritter of Kirkland,
won the enthusiastic admiration Of
all by her superb horsemansbip. Al.
though mounted on a sidesaddle, she
was able 60 send her speedy little
grey through a field of the best
horses in Yavapai county.
Roy Bedding was unquestionabIy
the hero of the meet, winning every
event he entered. in which skill and
daring were required. The only event
in which he was entered and failed
TO win were the slow and pedalling
races. In the former he was forced
10 contend with an adverse DISPOSE.
tion aud IN the latter he was out
classcd by more muscular man.
+. l.. Dclvin Of the Arizona Tele.
phone aud Telegraph company, gave
an exhibition Of automobile driving
which was u revelation 10 everyone
who had associated the word amateur
with undcveloped. His skin won the
plnudits Of the crowd while the
gymnastics Of his mcchanician. q. +.
l.auritzau kept everyone in state
of unhealthy excitement.
Charles Riebing. mechanicinn Of
the Flanders racer also gave credit.
able exhibition Of nerve.
The meet yesterday was the first
event ever held under the auspices
Of the recently organized Yavapai
Motorcycle Club aud was in every
way rousing success. In fact one
Of those delightful event. to which
everyone apponds the word 10" zen.
core
The track nfty lying idle for many
years was in fair shape considering
the small amount Of work which has
been done upon IL. Deep burrows aud
gulches served 10 make fast driving
on the stretches impossible and all
of the turns were inches deep in
sand. The first eighth mile Of the
track was by far the worst portion.
The Prescott Brass Band inter.
spersed the rapid fire gun saluta
tions of the popping motors with well
rendered popular music.
II. j. Smith acted as starter and
Charles Born, ID. NJ. Clark and ID. II.
Bles as judges in the motor races.
X. T. Ballinger was starter and
John II. Robinson, Grant Carter and
y. A. kastner, Judges in the horse
races.
Following is u detailed list Of the
events:
Smile Single Cylinder
The first raes was for single cyl,
inder motorcycles of not more than
horse power. Four riders faced
the starter and at the crack Of the
gun Ray Vyne jumped into the lead
and was never headed. In the third
lap Doris " Phoenix had earburetor
trouble and lost bis chance Of win.
ming, Heating developed engine
troablc and was forced to drop out.
Vyne (MarveD won in the excellent
time of minutes SO Is seconds
with Doris Harley Davidson) see.
ond.
Slow Race
Six riders entered for the slow
race. This unusual contest was more
"A trial OF patience than Of skill The
racers were not allowed TO pedal
after the start or 10 touch their feet
to the ground. Slipping clutches and
loose belts were barred. AZ the
start two Of the riders added
touch of humor to- the situation by
falling off Of their machines. Doris
Of Phoenix succeeded in coming in
last and defeating Bedding who was
making every effort TO stand still
without showing any signs Of he.ita.
ton.
Twin Cylinder Miles
Gus Voge and Roy Belding riding
twin cylinder horse power Indian
machines were the only entries for
the mile high power motors. At
the start Voge jumped into the lead
and appeared to have a big advant.
age over Bedding but the little black
sweatered demon had trick up his
sleeve and at the third turn rushed
by Voge ut cannon ball speed. From
then on till the starters dark green
flag waved the news 10 the flying