St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-12-21
THE BICYCLE RACE.
Morgan Has n God Lead eve
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Last night Armaindo left the track at
1000. Morgan at 1889 and Schock one
minute later They went at once TO lheil
rooms. where they were rubbed ana careu
for. and then went to sleep at II oclocA.
The score from the sixth hour up 10 anu
including the twenty fourth hour, stOou'
Morgan. Schock. Armaindo
~. 90 90 S2.6
18th bour'...175.5 Ill 1874
18th hour. .....251.O 24S.6 a 300 3
24th hour, OIL o4"-C - 1000
ArmaindO came on the track a1 A"''o,
but dismounted after making one zap anu
went back to her room. She came on
arain few minutes later, and began riding
at the rate of about ten miles an iloui.
The others did not come on until aIuer
o'clock.
LIKE 80 MANY SPECTERS.
Yesterday morning the contestants were
still gliding around the track like so many
specters. with Morgan. the Englishman,
slightly in the lead. About an hour or SO
after starting SchOck was obliged to leave
the track on account of one Of the pe0alS OF
his machine working loose. Morgan TOOK
advantage of this and ran lap or so ahead.
Early in the morning Schock again dls-
mounted for short time, and morgan
rolled off a half a dozen laps or so before
Schock put in an appearance. Armainoo
seemed TO encounter numerous difficulties
and retired from the track frequently, los
ing much time by so doing. during Tie
day M0rgan's friends expressed some sur
prise that he did not leave his wheel for an
instant. and wanted to know the reason Ior
it. A few minutes after o'clock the little
Englishman slowed down. with 235 miles
l.
the move since the start. This beats the
record made in England by Harry Higham,
who rode 23OH miles without stop. Civ
ing Schock time to run two laps, Morgan
was up and at it again, letting Schock make
the pace.
A STARTLING COSTUME.
During the morning Nile. Armaindo came
out in startling costume and went flying
around the track at a rapid rate. Her cos
tune consisted of maroon tights. red jacket
and short skirt and white sash that gave
her the appearance of having wings. Nor
gan and Schock closed upon her and began
warblipg. white Wings That Never
Grow Weary" to the amusement OF the
spectators. During the afternoon Armalndo
set the pace for a considerable ume and
then. lust to vary the monotOny. Woulo
gain two or three laps on her competitors.
She was somewhat stiff during the day and
complained Of pains in her back, but Insists
she will be there" when the race closes
with over l, 900 miles to her credit.
Schock is riding in better shape than ever
before and is surprising many OF his friends
by his rapid gait. He is not eating as much
as he did in the former siX-day race at the
rink, and many think that this VIII be
great benefit to him. He still preserves
hot bac
him the name of the ''Side-wheeler." Yes
tprday he was bent forward until his breast
almost touched the handle of his wheel
much of the time In this way he rests
himself. His wife is in his dressing room
much of the time, preparing food and baths
for him. During the afternoon Schock and
Morgan. as they rolled along. struck up the
celebrated long distance song, which drew
roars of laughter from the audience. Nor
gan. at the conclusion Of this. began to
sing Our Old Kentucky Home" and
Sehock. not to be outdone. drew mouth
organ from his pocket and began to play.
HEARD ON THE FLOOR.
About 9 O. clock last evening Armaindo left
her wheel and was gone nearly an hour.
When she dismounted she seemed stiff and
sore. and walked with diaiculty. II am
efraid.' remarked an Gid bicyclist, THAT
Touise has seen her best days. She is not in
condition now, anyway.
Bob Coleman and Woodside have silk hat
Wagered on the result. Wood is betting on
Morgan and wants to throw in pair of
gloves or something of that sort, but Cole
man can't see it.
That stolid look that characterizes Schock
when riding long race has settled down on
his face and his friends say that Morgan Will
now have to do some tall riding to keep up
with him.
Morgans trainers are feeding him mainly
on extract of beef, chicken. tapoca pudOng
and the like. He uses great deal of mild
stimulants.
1t is hard to get any kind Of a bet at the
rink. TOO early" is the reply of all. wait
until Wednesday or Thursday"
ES Skinner and c. P. Friend. noted Col
prado sprint runners, were present last even
ing.
The attendance last evening was good. a
big crowd is expected on Christmas.
SINGULAR NUT THREATENED