The morning call., 1890-06-15

State on The path on the 4th of July at San Jose,
and Is likely 10 do so with credit. About the
only formidable opponent lie Will have 10 tue
short-distance races VIII be Charley wheaton,
unless Elwell should conclude 10 start. He has
a very good record on the track, having won
eighteen out OF nineteen events which he con-
tested, aud then only being defeated by Wing
1t looks very much as though the Bay Cltys are
to have clubhouse OF their own, even II they
have TO build Ii themselves. They have looked
everywhere for suitable building In which 10
establish new headquarters, and have not been
able 10 find the place they want. The members
are Determined that the club shall move from IT'S
present building.
Last Monday night meeting was held to con-
slider the ACCESSIBILITY OF buying lot and erect
ing structure on il suitable 10 the needs OF the
club. A great deal of enthusiasm manifested IL
self among the boys, and after committees were
appointed 10 investigate the affair very thOf-
ougniy, The meeting was adjourned until tomor-
row night, when The committees Will report.
1t has been calculated that the club VIII need
to raise about $4,000. This, with its 100 odd
members, should be an easy task. Several sites
are already III view, Including lots on Grove ana
Laguna streets, either OF which VIII answer very
nicely.
The board OF officers OF the division has ap-
pointed committee, composed OF G. e. Moore OF
Stockto ton, +. X. Cook of San Francisco, III. q. Ii.
Smith OF Los Angeles. DR.. Van Norden of Ala
media aud a. e. McKenny OF San Jose. TO noml-
nate officers for The coming year. The method
of election this season will be modelled after the
Australian system and each member of the COM
mitee Will send TO the Secretary of the division
the name Of the Man whom he fayOrs Tor each
Office
Besides this, any ten wheelmen. members OF
the league, can ndorse man and also send his
name 10 the Secretary. All these names will be
placed on the tickets to be sent 10 every league
member, so that each person voting can look
over the list aud scratch OIL all but The ones Tor
whom he desires TO cast a ballot
Chlef Consul Thompson has announced HIM
self as candidate for reelection. In the face
OF his record as hustler during the past year. II
is doubtful whether any aspiring wheelman Will
care 10 Try conclusions with him. II Is possible
however. that the southern part OF the State may
deem itself entitled to name the chief officer This
year and may unite iu support OF some one man.
Sheldon Will also be candidate for reelection as
Secretary Treasurer.
The San Jose track Is completed and by the
4th Of July Will be IN fine condition for u races.
Its shape is very well adapted TO racing. 1t Is
now available TO all who care 10 race on II before
the meet. san Jose riders lake advantage OF the
great opportunity II presents to them and are
rapidly getting into shape.
r. A. Smythe was IL San Jose short time ago
and says that The young men OF that town are
crazy ON bicycling. All their spare time is de-
voted TO H. and The streets are constantly full OF
wheelmen.
Wing, the Los Angeles fiier, Will not race this
year. he has been obliged 10 go East for his
health, strange as 1t may appear. Allen, one OF
the fastest men in the State In the dashes, has
been compelled to retire from the path Oh ac-
count OF poor health.
The great Eastern Century run took place yes
terday. The course was from Newark. n. j., 10
Philadelphia. About 200 riders were expected
TO start.
Wheaton is training at Alameda. II he is fit
on The Fourth lie should have little difficulty IN
winning the short distance races.
Why does not The Road racing Association hold
meeting? Or has II lapsed into "innocuous
desuelude?" 1t is reported that the bicycle
dealers of the city are anxious to give trophy for
finest natural courses in the country. Out OF sew
era hundred wheelmen In this city and near-b by
towns, there should be at least two score willing
TO start, If the value OF the trophy made II worth
while.