St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-01-31
SCHOCK DEFEATS WOODSIDE
In the Minneapolis seventy-two Hour
Bicycle Tournament,
Though the Latter Keeps Close--Notes
and Score of the Race.

Seyenty-two-hOur struggle that was in pro-
greSs at the Washington rink yesterday.
Especially was this true of the sporting
fraternity. For some strange and unex,
planned reason. perhaps it is inexplicable-
WOOdside's friends were Sanguine until the
last, and large sums of money were bet.
Early in the morning odds of SO to IS
were offered on SchOek and found ready
takers. Indeed WOOdsides friends had the
most plethOric pocket books or they had
more pluck than confidence, for certain it
was that they drove the SchOck men out of
the betting arena They offered almost
fabulous sums of money on the Irish cham
pion. This was perhaps what led to the
rumOr which gained currency that some
sort Of crooked work was i'm progress. 1t
was stated that ''Schock had been fixed"
and other wild rumOrs had il that SchUck
would be drugged in the evening and so
compelled TO leave the track. But for
fortunately they were unfounded, the off
spring of imagination alone. Said one of
the knowing ones: u have positive infOr-
nation that SchOck has been offered 81 900
to throw the race and that he is now con-
sidering IL. This allegation so excited one
man who had wagered $3.50 on the TuetOn
that he inspected his derringer and placed
himself an unlimited sentinel near SchOck's
dressing-rOOm. What he would have done
IN case of emergency can only be imag-
ined, inasmuch as he made no threats. The
cyclists all came out on time at 1880 YES
terday morning for the last days struggle,
except Hardwick, who appeared ten min
utes later. WOOdside at once began squirt
ing with Schock right after him. The
whole forenoon, the two leaders upon
whom was eentered the main interest, there
was little difference in their speeding. In
fact, up to evening SchOck held his man
down well. However, in the afternoon,
SchOck got somewhat cranky at his
trainers and rushing into the dreSsing-room
began eating sandwiches and pie as though
he had been starved for week. He said
he did not propose to kill himself for he
knew he could win the race without. His
knee which injured in one of his violent
''beaders" taken early in the race panied
him immOderately, and at times he seemed
almost out of patience. but his pride and
ambition held him up. AT $50 in the
afternoon SchOck left the track. 1t was
then that WoOdside made brilliant effort
He rode as though old Nick himself was
after him. Bent down upon the handles
of his big machine he sent it flying. passing
swiftly everything in the rink. As he flew
around the track some enthusiast cried that
he would bet even on Woody" but no
one responded. People then began to think
SchOck had quit, but they ''reconed with
out their host" for soon after Schock ap-
peared on his fast machine. He took mat
tiers easy for time, allowing WOOdside to
pass, but warming up he began TO squirt
and held his own for an hour or so.
IN THE EVENING.
In the evening the rink was packed to
its full capacity by an excited throng.
When the contestants started the cheering
was deafening. When Mile. Arnaindo
came on the track SchOck eXerted himself
he would not let the lady lead him, and
when he passed WoOdside the enthusiasm
and excitement knew no bounds. There
was no more betting on WOodside. His
was hopeless struggle, but he worked
manfully, and during the last hour he did
effective work, but he was too late
SchOck's wheel broke and gave him
frightful fall; he fell over
the chairs into the skating rink
This gave rise to to the cry: Il knew it,
SchOck has thrown the race" etc, but the
indomitable Chicago boy hObbled around to
where Eek had small wheel ready for
him and he SpTang to the saddle and re-
newed the race. His friends cheered vocif-
erously and the WoodSide hackers looked
could not do much on the small wheel.
Eek. however, went to work and repaired
the big wheel and had it ready a half hour
later. Woodside had then gained several
laps by hard work. When Schock ap-
peared on the large wheel
wooDsIDE GREW DESPERATE
He threw off his light riding cap as though
he did not want to be encrmbered by any
thing, and buckled in ike major He
passed Schock thIee TING; and it was then
that the latter cut himself loose. He al
lowed WOodside TO some up close, but for
over mile kept him behind. when he came
around TO the scorers stand he noticed that
he had about twelve miles difference to his
sredit, and he assumed for few miles
flow, easy pace. permitting WOOdsidal who
CARLY flew over the track, to pass
him at pleasure Get there Woody"
his friends yelled. and he
replied. Il will try to-" Not little credit
is due Shaw for staying through the race.
He has been in exceedingly bad condition
since the first day. but his indomitable
pluck held him through. Yesterday purse
of $50 was raised for him among the spec
tators' who admired his courage. aud he
probably will be presented with more.
Hardwick and Snyder pulled off the track
in the evening. 1t was useless for Snyder
to work longer, as he had placed an insur-
mountable distance between himself and
Hardwick, and Hardwick appreciated the
condition of affairs. Ali Shaw was work.
ing for was to make his 700 miles necessary
10 getting a purse. At the conclusion of
the race, DIR. Ames presented the Tribune
six-day championship bicycle medal to
Schoek. Owing TO the vast throng being
too exuberant, it was impossible to hear
him.
SCORE BY DAYS.
Following is the score of miles made each
day of the week: