The Portland daily press., 1890-09-02

tape first on his Catford wheel; time, 307.
Hallock came in next, and made good
showing on the safety. This Is the hrst
time he has ever ridden In race ON that
wheel, his favorlte being the ordinary. Law
renee and Leavitt finished in the order men
toned. First prize, gold medal; End, Il. A.
w. badge; Sd. bicycle stand.
Such a race as the one mile open ordinary
Is seldom seen; 1t was intensely exciting.
Brown was at the tape with the other start
ers when the signal was given in spite OF his
header in the previous race. Hallack had
the start, but was passed by Lenfest OF Lynn
before reaching the quarter post. AT the
half he had a long lead of all the Others ana
it was feared that Browns fall had spoiieu
his chances. Just after this Brown was no
ticed to be increasing his speed, he was
gaining on Hallock, and 1t began to look as
If he had show for second prize. At the
third quarter he passed Hallock, but the
crowd looked on in wonder to see him
rapldly and surely close the
long gap of $50 yards or so
between him and Lenfest Could he do it?
Impossible it looked But watch him! At
what tearing rate he was riding. Lenfest
looked around in alarm, and tried to hurry
up. but he had used up his strength in gain
ing the lead, and hadn't reserved enough for
the final great spurt; In fact, as matters had
looked up to the third quarter, he didn't ex-
pect to have to make any. Down the nome
stretch they came at a rattllng pace, and
every turn Of Browns Columbia wheel drew
him nearer to the leader. Within a hundred
yards OF the tape he swung In ahead. ana
finished some distance in advance; time 3.O7.
1t would be difficult to say whether the
crowd or Lenfest was the more astonished
at the result. Brown made magnificent
squirt. the like of which was never equalled
in Maine. He crossed the line amid great
enthusiasm. First prize, silver cup, to
Brown; second prize. silk umbrella, to Len
fest. Hallock C ,me in third.
The one mile open safety was also inter-
esting. Mr.. Vests starter pushed so hard
as to fall over the line, and for this reason
West had to be disqualified. since the rules
of the League OF American Wheelmen say:
''Should any part Of the attendants body
touch the track in front Of the mark the COM
petitor shall be disqualified" This was un-
fortunate. Holdsworth Of Lynn led for the
first half mile, followed by West. Robson
and Patten. At the third quarter Robson of
Lynn. on a Catford started on great squirt.
and gained such lead that none Of his fol-
lowers could close it up, though they tried
very hard to do 1t. Robson crossed the tape
in s03. the best time for the day, and West
was the second man to reach the decisive
point. Ist prize, French clock, Robson; I'd
prize, revolver, Patten. Holdsworth came
in last. But for the technicality which caused
him to be thrown out, West would have had
the second Prize. The last eighth of q mile 4
was a great contest between him and Patten.
There was some delay in starting the slow
race, and when 1t did begin Whitney shortly
got his wheel in front Of Hallock's, and so
mad to dismount. The path allowed was
three feet wide. aud the two paths should
have been some distance apart, instead Of
being side by side. 1t Is hard to rdle slowly.
but 1t does not cause very exciting race.
Both men were obliged to dismount several
tines, Whitney more times than Hallock,
and the latter won in the proud time of 440i.
Hallock gave a fine exhibition Of the stand
still act, and showed himself in perfect con-
troll of his wheel.
The second heat Of the half mile novice
followed They had to try twice for good
start. Dyer led the larger part Of the dis
tance. but Whitney on his A. Swift made a
magnificent squirt at the last eight and came
in first; time, 13s. This gave the first prizes
Butcher cyclometer, to Whitney for the
race, he having nine points. Dyer finished
a l.. L IL l..
the matter of points for the two heats Noyes
had eight. and that gave him second prize,
bicycle shoes. Dyer had seven points and
captured third prize, French cycle horn.
The second heat of the half mile novice or
dinary was also exciting, bat Brown came In
winner, followed by Liscomb, Tobey and
Southworth. Browns time, 1.30. Liscomb
gave him quite pull. In this race Brown
has 1st prize, rat-trap pedals 2nd, Liseomb,
silver soap case; 3rd, cards with plush case,
Tobey.
The quarter mile dash was exciting, but
West won in good form in 421 seconds, close
ly followed by Patten and Whitney. First
prize, West Atkinson chair; End, PatteD,
Invincible lantern; 3rd. Whitney, Perfection
gong.
Three men appeared for the consolation
race, and won In the following Order-Law-
renee of Saco. 1st prize, Victor cyclometer;
Scqlly of Portland, End prize, bicycle shoes
and luggage carrier; Eastman Of Portland,
Ord prize, bottle of perfume.
The races were ended about half past five.
The Banquet.
The banquet, at the Preble House in the
evening, like all the other events of the day,
was an enormous success. Chief Consul
elect Breen presided, and speeches were
made by many prominent wheelmen.
A business meeting Of the Division was
held at the club rooms, and votes Of thanks
passed to the retiring officers, Chief Consul
Dow and Secretary Treasurer A. L. T. Cum
mings, the latter having served the Division
efficiently since its organization.