Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-05-23
Among the BfcYclerS.
THE POSTPONED RACES OF THE CAPITAL cIul

THE POSTPONED RACES OF THE CAPITAL CLUB
COMING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION.
The Capital Bicycle club yielded to circum-
stances and al area of rainy weather, extend
ing rs far west as Cincinnati, and reluctantly
postponed their annual spring races to Monday,
May 70, wnen, with reasonably fair weather, the
track will be in perfect condition. The entries
closed last Thursday, and never in the expe-
rience of the club have such fields OF entries
prepared to face the starter. The men have
finished their training, and constant observa-
ton of their speed and action on the track
of any OF the races.
The one mile championship of the District
Will be the finest and most exciting race ever
run in W Washington, and if three minutes is not
beaten 1t will be because a heavy track or a
strong wind, or both, prevent 1T. Kruger is
said to have made the distance in 300, while
Crist has a record of 1:27 for the half mile.
Kruger rides Il 90 inch wheel, Hanna u 5S,
Seul1erle u o6, Crist 90, and Benton a 81 inch
built. Hanna's sprained ankle has troubled
him more of late, but his friends think that
his grit, determination and endurance will send
his OS-nch nudge across the tape first; if SO, it
will be the hardest race he has ever ridden.
The medals to be awarded as prizes were
placed on exhibition at Willett & Ruoff's to-day,
They are beautiful specimens of the jewelers.
art, and are by Maillet, OF New York, and Bal
ley, Banks & Biddle, of Philadelphia. With
mile and the Boston dry goods house cup q
mile). The former has been won once by ].
Mckee Borden, once by b W; Hanna and twice
by Howell Stewart, and must be one three times
before , 6ecoming personal property. The latter
by Howell Stewart, and must be won twice.
For the only handicap race on the program
the distance is two miles. The cioseness Of the
anticipated finish is evident from the handi-
seconds. Phil. :. Brown has the honor OF being
at scratch" with L. J. Barber and Z. b. Proctor
3 seconds in advance, A. l.. King seconds, ].
Z. '. smith !! seconds and Jay A. kennicott
and l. J. Johnston 10 seconds. Unless the
handicappers are greatly deceived in the abili-
ty of some of these men, the whole field will be
punched on the last lap.
The most interesting race Of the series-from
its novelty, not its expected speed, for il won't
Tandem race. 4 "Sociable' tricycle. seats
two riders side by side. A tandem contains
two riders fore and aft Messrs. Man Hans
that they can make better time on their soci-
able than f. b. Forney and Harry Davis can
get out OF their tandem; Messrs. Davis and For
ney do not concur In this opinion: hence the
race. The sociabe requires much more rapid
pcdaling and takes the sharp corners Of the
requires slower, and therefore less fatiguing
stroke, but is a little uncertain on the turns
when at speed. Both machines are adapted for
the use of IadieS and the fair sex will therefore
be interested in this the first test of their rla-
tive speed. \ judge will be placed on each cor
OF the track in order That claims Of FOULS
which are frequently made at those points, may
be promptly adjusted without question or de-
lay.
ny coiiiiiicACetiieti' VI TIC csSuHS SEASON,
which is marked by these races will be followed
by unusual activity among the clubs.
On May - occurs the first anniversary cele-
bration OF the District wheelman. The club
will assemble at the Capitol for a run to Bright
wood, where dinner Will be served, and after
returning 10 the city business meeting and
social reunion will be held at the residence OF
Mr.. Bliss, on East Capitol street. n. j. Coliamer
Is president OF the club, and +. Howard Seeiy
captain.
On Friday. May %, 40 members of the Capt.
tai club will capture the steamer George Leary
Tor trip to Old Point, Norfolk, and Virginia
Beach. returning Monday, June l. A portion
of the party viii leave the boat at Fort Monroe
and ride to Hampton and Newport News,
joining the remainder at Virginia Beach on the
following day. The gle. club will be of the
party, and will give free concerts whenever
they get the chauce-which will be none the less
interesting because fmpromptu.
The election Of officers OF the Capital club
occurs on the second Saturday I'm June. The
meeting promises to be exceptionally lively and
interesting.