National Republican., 1883-10-05
WHIRLING WHEELMEN.
The Fall Races Of the Capital Bicycle Club
al Athletic Park.
All the Contests Good and Grent Enthu
sinsm Shown by the Spectators.

Tho fall races of the Capital Bicycle club
wero insugurated yesterday afternoon at
Athletic park. At 3:45 O'Clock about hun
dred wheelmen, members Of the Maryland
club and the Whirling wheelmen, both of
Baltimore, the Washington Cycle club,
Capital Bicycle club, and unattached riders,
assembled at the corner of Eighth and +
streets aud paraded over the principal streets,
arriving at the park about 4:l5 o'clock. The
races began shortly aftorward, aud wero
very interesting. Tho grand stand was
occupied by large number of ladies and
gentlemen, and tho Marine band, in
charge of Prof Sousa, rendered select
programme specially prepared for tho occa-
sion. The judges were Mr.. Oliver, publisher
of the New York Wheel; W. J. Keudordine
and p. L. Dodge, of Washington referee. @.
Il. Hawley; starter, Max Hansman; clerks of
course, j. Il. Leaning and w. Il. Crossman;
scorer, S. 2. Hollinsworth; timers, s. p.
Moses, jr., j. w. Wagner, and w. G. Scribner.
The first was five mile handicap, open to
all amateurs, first prize gold medal, value,
$50; second prize, silver medal, value So.
The entries were A. II. Robinson, West
Konsington, England; A. b. Prince, Pittsfield,
Mass; j. McK. Borden, Capital club; b. w.
Hanna, Capital club; j. G. Smith, England; Il.
+. Foster, Baltimore, Md; A. B. Harrison,
Baltimore, Nd, and +. S. Fisher, Baltimore,
Md.
b. w. Hanna won in I'm. 24Is., with Bor-
don second, I'm. 26s., and Fisher third.
Second race, one milo, novice open to all
amateurs who have never won prize; first
prize, gold medal value $50; second prize,
silver medal, SO. The entries were Il. ii.
Bond, Washington; w. L. Robertson, Wash
ington, and L. A. Newman, Capital club.
Newman won in 3m. 40ss., with Bond second
in 3m. 42is.
The third race was the most exciting and
interesting of all. 1t was the three-mile pro-
fessional, with cash prizes as follows First,
500; second, $75; third, $25. The entries
were Robert James, Birmingham, England;
John Keen, Surbiton, England; J. s. Prince
and ii. w. Higham, Washington ID. G.
AS the start signal sounded the four riders
Slided away in good order, Prince leading,
with Higham, Keene and James ranged in
goose file behind. The lead was then taken
successively by Higham and Keen, and fine
exhibition of riding given. Squirt after spurt
was made, and hearty applause greeted each
advancing wheelman. In the second heat
Prince dropped behind and James put forth
his best efforts and took the lead amid much
cheering. James soon lost the lead, and in
the last round Prince and Keen had it
nip and TUCK" the latter crossing the rope
few inches ahead of Prince. The final
scene was very exciting, and the police ex-
perienced great difficulty in keeping the
crowd back. The scores stood: Keen, 9m.
Ae3s. in the first heat and 10m. lbs in the
second heat; Prince, ON. 4S3s. first heat, and
1Om. 135s. second heat; Higham, 9m. 49s. first
heat and 10m. 1875. second heat.
The fourth race was a half mile scratch,
open to all amateurs; first prize, gold medal,
value, $50; second, silver medal, value, SO.
The entries were Frank S. Fisher, Baltimore,
Md; II. L. Foster, Baltimore, Nd, A. B. Har-
A
Kensington, England; A. B. Prince, Pittsfeld,
Mass; b. w. Hanna, Capital club. Hanna
won in I'm. 43is., with Fisher second, in I'm.
46ss.
The fifth and last race was a ono mile
handicap for Capital Bicycle club members
only. First prize, gold medal, value, $50;
second, silver medal, value So. The con-
testants were B. w. Hanna and L. A. New
man. The latter won in Bun. and Ais. Hanna,
3m. and Ats. On account of the track being
heavy the time made was not as good as the
record of to-day will show if there is few
hours of sunshine, The park was very hand
somely decorated with flags and bunting. The
programme for to-day will be as follows COM
mencing at 4:15 p. M:
Grand concert by the Marine band.
First race-Twomile handicap, open to all ANA
teurs First prize, gold medal, s20; second prize,
silver medal, $40.
z 4; II; Robinson, West Kenslngton, Eng Scratch
u. Charles Frazer n. J,.;..;...........: Scratch
10 K. +. Foster, Baltimore, Md........ "A seconds
g. j. q. Smith, England. .............2 2i seconds
.. #. s. Fisher, Baltimore, Md........ SO seconds
Second race-Quarter mile, for Capital club mem.
prize, silver medal, IS.
3; /. A Newman. .. j. Nick. Borden.
Third race-One mile professional; first heat;
49, Robert James, Birmingham, England.
"a. John Keen, Surbiton, England.
10. John s. Prince, Washington, d. c.
10. III. W. Highnm Washington, d. @.
Fourth race-Five mile Capital Bicycle club;
challenge cup valued at $40. This prize was first
competed for at the spring races and won by Mr.
J. Mex Borden II must be won three times by
one person sc , before becoming his property.
Fifth race-one mile professional; second heat.
sixth tonrnament1Two til,s at three rings Qhe
first held IN the United States). Gold medal, sl5.
4. Seward Beall. Capital club.
is. 4. Q, Upton, Capital cub.
.. j. Nick. Borden, Capital club.
10. r. +. Foster, Baltimore, Md.
Seventh race-One mile handicap, open to all
amateurs Gold media, $40; silver medal, IS.
r. K1Ginson RpInas tt:S,d W. k,SdpsMagon' Eng Scratch
l. B. w. Hanna, Capital ciub.......... - seconds.
TO- K. T. Foster, Baltimore. l6 seconds.
Q. Z. A. Newman, Capital club. ....... 20 seconds.
.. +. s. Fisher Baltimore, Md. ...... % seconds,
Eighth race--one mile professional, third heat
Ninth race--Ha!f mile, ride and run, open to all
amateurs. Silver medal So.
a. Seward Beall, Capital club.
TO- h. +. Foster Baltimore, Nd.
The numbers before the names of each con-
testant represent tho numbers which will be
worn by them during the races.
The close finish between Borden and Hanna
will mako the race to-day for the challenge
cup particularly interesting. 1t is now held
by Borden
The tournament is the first ever given, and
tho novelty of the Affair." together with tho
elegant and striking costumes which will be
worn by the riders, will make this the most
attractive feature of the day. Tho American
record should be lowered in tho one mile
professional race
TRoTTING AT BRIGHTwoCD.
Large Number OF People Witness Some
Excellent SpOrt-A Remarkable Exhi-
bitIon Trot.