New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-10-28
RUNS CLOSE TO RECORD
Willie KoIehmainen First in
Fifteen-MiIe Run.
HOLMER FINISHES SECOND
Oueal Forced to Quit-Time
Less than Two Minutes
Behind Worlds Mark.

William Kolehmainen, the WoIlu Pi"-
fessional distance champion, defeated O
field of ten contestants in the fitteen-mile
race. which was held under the direction
of the Galway Mems Club, at Celtic Park
Long Island CITY, yesterday. The FINN
ran his rivals into the earth by his won
derful speed, having an advantage Oh l"'
yards over Hans Holmer, the American
who was second. The winner crossed the
line in hour 20 minutes II seconds, winch
was less than two minutes behind the
worlds best performance, held by ADoie
E. Wood the Englishman.
Thure Johannsen, the Swede' creep
into third place in the last mile oelhB
one lap and three-quarters behind holeh'
mainen. The struggle for the thlrd posi-
ton proved one of the. most interesting
features Of the contest. Johannscu
earned the honor by a belated sprint III
the last half mile. William Queal, the
former Alexandria Bay athlete, who was
comneIled to hoist the white flag after
travelling eleven and a quarter miles,
following the stir pace set by holeh'
mainen and Holmer, proved the undoing
of Queal. On the beginning OF the nlnth
mile he was in distress, and after max
ing several stops he was unable tn go any
further and retired. Carl Nier1inen, the
diminutIve Finn, was fourth, ard James
r Crowley. of the Irish-American Ath-
letic Club. was fifth. A. G Kent, James
Touhey, John Svanberg, the Swede' and
James O'Driscoll, Of Jersey City, we've
also starters
Kolehmainen set a terrific pace at me
outset. Queal and Holmer followed along
M his heels, with the remainder OF the
field near by. The three first named how
ever. heightened their stride at the first
mile. Kolehmainen leading in 4 minutes
80 seconds. Two laps further on Homer
Jumped into the van, and until the
seventh mile was reached held his posi-
ton. while Kolehmainen and Queal were
directly behind, alternating for second
position. At the fourth mile the three
leaders Tapped the struggling field
Holmer being clicked at the five-mlc
point I'm % minutes 40 seconds. Holmei
gave up the pacing position at the elghtn
mile, the other runners being again
Tapped in the mean time
The determined Kolehmainen increased
the pace, and It was noticeable thai
QueaI was being hard pressed. The lat
ter stopped twice nearing the ninth mile
both Kolehmainen and Holmer gaining
lap on him before he returned TO inc
track. Passing tho eight mile and quar-
ter point Kolehmainen caught his Amen'
can opponent unawares and quickly
gained thirty yards. Holmer, however
dashed after the flying Finn. and nan
mile beyond came abreast OF him. HolmeI
recaptured the leading place on the ninth
mile and retained It until the thirteenth
when he had TO surrender tho place &c
Kolehmainen. who was pulling him along
at a great pace. Queal again took a rest
ing spell on the eleventh mile, and soor
afterward left the track for good.
KolehmaIncn was closely pressed by
Holmer. but 1t seemed as II the latter
was rapidly weakening. Entering the
fourteenth mile KoIehmainen caught
HoImer asleep on the backstretch anc
suddenly sprintcd away. Before Hans had
collected his wits Kolehmainen had
gained a thirty-yard advantage, "hlci
he was gradually increasing. With VIC
tory I'm his grasp. Kolehmainen decided
TO use up his last ounce Of energy. and
with his long strides was widening the
gan between him and Holmer. SThe
American runner seemed unable to re-
trieve any of the lost ground, and Koleh'
mainen continued to circle the track un'
challenged. Several times Holmer un'
corked spasmodic spells Of sprinting but
after gaining slightly again fell back.
Kolehmainen received a great reception
from the six thousand spectators as ht
crossed the line, while the plucky Holmel
also got much applause. Johannsen fur
nished a great sprint, taking third place
| from Niemnen, who had previously
passed the looping Crowley. When tn
race was declared over Kent, Touhey and
O'Driscoll were still ploddinG around thu
| field.
The times and leaders at each mile TO!
| low: