Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-01-15
The vslocipsds Races.

Cincinnati had new sensation last
night in the velocipede races which were
run in Pixies Music Hall. Noisy fame
had advertised throughout the city the
marvellous things done by the wonderful
machine, and every body was anxious to
see what velocipede really was, and
what extraordinary feats it was capable
of performing. The newly organized
Cincinnati Velocipede Club gave all an
opportunity last night to see the miracu-
lous iron steed, and were recompensed
for their trouble in arranging for the en-
tertainment by the plethorate dollars
that flowed naturally into their treasury
| from the pockets of those who attended
the races, The hall was comfortably
filled at the hour appointed for the open
| ing of the ball, and after the brass band
in attendance had produced number of
lively airs, and the manipulaters Of the
velocipede given their neg machines
preparatory brush or .wo around the
floor, the sport commenced.
The first race was one OF q mila in
three heats, ak runs around the hall
being counted one-third of mile. The
contestants we're Mr.. George W. Gosling
and Mr.. George c, Miller. Both gentle
men are oarrIage-nabers Of this city, en-
tered velocipedes of their own manufac-
ture, and had them ridden by young men
connected With their respective establish
ments. Mr.. Costing lost the first heat by
a fall. Mr.. Miller made his first third of
q mile in LOO. Mr.. Gosling maintained
his equilibrium in his second heat aud
came home in Lie. Mr.. Miller beat this
time in his second heat, finishing his
sixth round in l:l52. Mr.. Costing made
his third heat in l:l62, and Mr.. Miller
accomplished his third heat in lie, and
was declared winner of the race, aud the
prize, handsome silver goblet, worth
800, given by Mr.. VIM. Wilson McGrew.
The second race was one of third of
q mile, the fastest rider to receive silver
wing service, the contribution of Henry
r. Smith 4 Go.
Mr.. Gosling was the first In the field.
BE made the third of mile in l:29 rs.
Mr.. Miller followed, and made the dis
lance in Lie 3-5.. Master Curtis, Wig
orous little velocpedist, made valorous
struggle for the prize, but his brisk little
pony was not equal to the task. He
made the six rounds in l:35. Mr.. Nc
Kinney followed, but lost BY fall. He
gave way to Mr.. e. L. Perry, who lost by
touching the floor with his foot in the
second round. At this juncture st. Clair,
the skater, plunged in with an impetuous
steed, which made directly for a post,
end threy him to the door, thus being the
means of losing the race for Mr.. St. Clair,
Mr.. VIM. II. Davis put his animal on the
track, but unfortunately gave him so
much rein that he broke badly in the
third round, and lost the race. This
ended the race, and Mr.. Miller was de-
clared the winner
The third prize. silver goblet. contri- ]
buted by Duhme 4 Co., was for the per.
son who could ride the yelocipede at the
slowest gait. This slow riding on the
velocipede is delicate task, and requires
good Judgment aud deal of fine man
sgemsnt on the part of the man who at. |
teDpts it. Mr. Costing prolonged his
three circles around the hall to 3:l5 3-5,
and the spectators thought him very |
slow. But Mr.. Miller, his only rival, |
was much slower, and crept around the
hall like tortoise, finishing the feat in |
Clio. By this achievement he won the |
third PRICE aud tie plsudits of the whole
assembly. The sport wound up with an
exhibition of the skill of all the veloci-
pedis;s present. All the races were in
terestiDg, and those for the fastest time |
we're very exciting indeed, rousing the |
spectators, and drawing from them cheer
after cheer as the particular favorites
gained advantages Cincinnati Com
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