The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-07-18
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Spooner is "a years old, feet l0k inches
high, and weighs ia pounds when IN racing
condition. There is not half ounce of fat
anywhere In his anatomy. he was born In
Batavia, H.. and Is member of the Lin
coin, RaVenswoOd and Chicago cycling clubs
He has been an active wheelman about
eight years. In 1889 and IN 1890. at the Old
exposition building in Chicago, he took FIRST
prize in century races, winning the 1889 race
eight miles ahead of his ci"sest competitor in
hours, SO minutes and 80 seconds. In the
90 race he lowered his own record 9 minutes
and 46 I-5 seconds, riding 100 miles In hours,
SO minutes and 90 4-5 seconds. Only one
accident marked the long struggle. When
lie had reeled III 272 miles he wanted water.
StackDOle, his trainer, ran alongside with
sponge. SpOOneT raised his hand To catch
it as he sped around the track and the effort
cost bim heavy fall. The man was SO
weak that he could not guide his bicycle.
An hour later he was all right again, grind
ing out mile after mile inside of four
minutes. He had the advantage of Waller
in having for pace-makeTs such famous
Walden, Dennison, Hoa9land and Van
Slcken, who inteTchangingy led the way
for the rider from start 10 finish.
The following important address TO the
cycling clubs of California eX plains itself
and is commended to the careful eonsidera-
ton Of the wheelmeD:
The San Francisco Bicycle Club bees leave to
suggest TO the cycling clubs OF California the
advantage of forming an association similar TO
the Metropolitan Association of Cycle Clubs OF
New York and Brooklyn, and the associated
clubs OF Philadelphia, Chicago and New Jersey
The fundamental idea underlying This proposed
federation OF cycling clubs is harmony. II has
been apparent that certain spirit of dissenSIon
is abroad among few clubs. II allowed 10 con
tnue, IL may work disastrousy 10 the best 10
teTests OF cycling in TINS State. Realizing the
necessity for unified action IN ali matters per.
taining TO the Advancement OF our ennobug
sport, We cannot but urge upon such clubs as
have dIiie ences 10 lay aside selfish prejudice In
this Instance. aud strike hands with US on this
common ground; TO look through the mist OF
petty chickering's, Chiefly OF local interest ss We
understand II, aud see the grand future for
cycling interests in our beautiful State. This
may be gained only by concerted aud thoroughly
harmonious action.
Tie objects OF tile proposed association may
be stated 10 part as follows:
To promote friendly relations among the climbs
and cooperation In all matters relating 10 The
advancement Of cycling aud The work Of lhe l..
A W.
To establish and contest championships. 10 be
known as Pacific Coast championships. at dis
tanees other Than those at when Champion ships
have been fixed by the l.. A. w.
10 assume control OF. regulate and legislate for
road racing IA California, aud 10 receive aud pass
upon all claims for records made on the road IN
competitor or against time. at stated distances or
between certain weilhDOwn points.
Otner lines OF usefulness, 1t is reasonable 10
assume, Will be Indicated as the work OF the
association progresses.
MI. c. Ii. Luscomb, president OF The Metro
politan Association OF New York and BIZ oOklyn,
and an pre- ident OF the l. A. W., speaking OF
bis association, says: lone OF the features OF
the assocIa Ton Is committee on political action,
aud have no doubt that when thoroughly or.
gained some excellent results may be reached,
To my mind IL IS advantageous TO whet linen 10
make such organizations wherever there Is au
opportunity 10 bring lie clubs together. Aud II
cannot help being an advantage 10 the l..
A. W"
BY the political action, to which Mr.. Luscomb
refers, Is meant eXeTting an Influence where
practicable I'm tile election of municipal and
legislative officers who favor highway improve
ment, aud such would very properly he fea, ure
OF California associations While among the so
clal Re lures 10 be considered are an annual GEN.
fury run aud an annual parade of the CLUBS
o IL fav0fably impressed with this suggestion,
yon are cordially invited 10 send three delegates
10 confer With a Ike number OF delegates from
this aud and other clubs that may respond lie O.
10, al the home OF the San Francisco club sol
Golden Gate avenue, corner Pol street on The
evening OF Saturday, July 30. 1892. at 8 O'Clock
A large personal representation IS desired, but
II IS suggested that delegate be allowed TO hold
ana vote tie proxies Of one or more members OF
bis delegation, and that distant clubs who find IL
Impossible TO he represented In person send
their proxies to the secretary Of The club with IN
siTuctiOus. such proxies to be used as tile dele
gates present at the meeting may determine.
The address is signed by committee con-
SlstlDg OF l.. ID. Owens, DR.. j. {. Spencer
aud Thomas ;. Golden.
The Alameda Bicycle and Athletic Club
had a run TO Walnut Greek yesterday
Several Of the boys ran down TO San Jose
OF Saturday night.
The Pacific Road Club enjoyed a run to
Petaluma yesterday. Al that point V. A
Hancock, one of the members left his COM
panlons and proceeded nortnwaTd on two
weeks tour. The scorchers did some good
work on the return trip.
The California Cycle Club went to San
Jose yesterday.
The official announcement is made that
Golden, the genial secretary of the San
francisco Bicycle Club, has, on behalf of
the j. Dewlng Company, offered all elegant
solid gold medal to be contested for by the
members OF the club in a 10-mile road race,
same to be run from point on the road be-
tween Frutvale and San Leandro to the
Haywards Hotel.
The CAPTAIN, VIII L. Pixley, has decided
to call club run on August IA to the latter
hosiery, and ii is intended to have every
member on hand in order that all those th at
do not participate may be able to see the
finish. Dinner will of course be taken at
the hotel, and the medal will be then pre-
Sented with appropriate remarks.
Secretary Smith Of the Garden City
cyclers made flying trip to Alameda yes
terday. he says that his club will build q
fine track at the terminus of the new ele c.
trio road, and 1t Is hoped to have it in rea di-
Jose should be proud of its enterprsing
wbeelmen.
A. L. Merigot. an old-time rider who has
lost none of his enthusiasm for the sport,
came up from San Jose during the week
II. c. Malcolm Of the Hotel Del Monte
was met pushing his wheel through the
sand at the cliff on Wednesday afternoon.
Champion Walter Foster was his chaperon.
There was lively impromptu race on
the Alameda track yesterday, the con-
testants coming in in the following order:
Stewart HIte first, l.. Ransom second, w.
Carroll third and w. Rider fourth.
The statement made in a contemporary
that bicycle rider In the park last Sunday
rode In Zig-Zag course in front of buggy
driven by Superior Judge until the latter
deliberately ran him down and smashed his
wheel. is evidently bit OF space work -
No cyclst ever takes the risk Of getting
killed If ne can avoid the reckless men who
drive In the park aud elsewhere. If the
story is not fiction, why wasn't the alleged
Judge arrested.
Inc fifteenth annual meet of the League
OF American Wheelmen will begin at Wash
lngton to-day, and continue through Tues
day and Wednesday The meet bids fair 10
surpass all its predecessors. At least 1000
League OF American Wheelmen members
are expected to attend. and all the crack
riders will be on hand.
A Peculiar DelusIou