The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-12-12
ABOUT THE CYCLE.
The New League Officers
Begin Work.
Ten-Mile Road Race of the California
Cycling Ciub-The Coast
Record Beaten.

lbe messing OF the new board of division
officers of the League of American Wheel
men on Friday evening Last was largely at
tended. OF the twenty-six members COM
prsing the board, eighteen were present in
person and four by proxy. The chief con-
SUBS appointments were confirmed without
opposition.
The following standing committees were
appointed:
Finance and executive-George II. Strong.
Oakland; l.. DeyaDy San Francisco, and Il. NJ,
WEIGH San Francisco.
Racing boaTd-R. A. Smyth, Alameda; Robert
lnglis, Slockton, ana III. G. +. Smith. Los An
geles.
Touring board-L W. Lovey, San Francisco:
j. NJ Miller, Eacayille. aud \. Z. Jordan, River
side.
Rights and prvneges-Thomas r. Knox, San
francisco; w. n. hlmbalI, Sacramento, and A.
Z. BanTa, Fresno.
Road improvements II. gernays. Oakland;
i. B. Cutter. Eureka; ii. Il. Sperry, San Fran
cisco; George II. MaStick, Alan eda. aud W. A.
l.. Noble, Los Angeles.
Rules and regulations-F. II. Kerriean and
Dr; j. c. spencer. San francisco, aud DR.. IL. ID.
Ellis, Los Angeles.
San Francisco. aud w. j. Allen, Los Angeles.
Dexter of Sacramento. EckstrOm of
Stockton, Mcguire OF San francisco, PeIci-
val of Los Angeles and Lee OF San Fran
cisco were elected dele gates to The natiopal
assembly. The matter of securing an off,
the executive committee.
The principal business considered was In
connection with what is known as the
Southern question" relating To the form
ing OF separate division in Southern Cali
fornia. The board unanimously adopted a
resolution declaring itself in favor OF a
sepayGte and independent division TO COM
Pfise the counties OF Santa Barbara, Ven
tura. Los Angeles. Orange. San Bernardino
and San Diego. The members residing in
these counties will Immediately declare
in favor OF separation, and so soon
thereafter as the details can be arranged a
vote of the entire membership of the divi-
sion will be taken. and If, as there is every
reason to believe, majority is favorable
thereto. the Southern division viii be or
RaniZed and recognition asked of the
national body.
On Saturday, the day after the meeting, a
letter was received from Secretary BassetI
Enclosing an opinion by President Burdett
to the effect that, certain conditions being
complied with, there was no reason why
two or more separate divisions should not
be founded In a State. This was very en-
couraging to the Southern representatives,
Messrs. Thayer and Cowan. who returned
10 Los Angeles last evening satisfied that
the establishment of a Southern division Is
now assured.
There was a ten-mile road race of the
California Cycling Club over the San
LeaDdr9 triangle yesterday. The Pacific
Road Club held run to witness the event,
afterward going to Haywards. There was
large attendance oil spectators. repre-
sentatiyes being present from the Alameda
Bicycle and Athletic Club, the Acme Club
Of Oakland. the Alameda County Wheel
men, and the San Francisco and Oriental
clubs of this city.
George II. Strong, chief consul Of the
California division, acted as referee. The
judges were Knox and Ballard, while
Tbayer and Hancock kept the time.
The contest was very exciting aud the
coast record for the distance was lowered.
although the baekstretch of the triangle
was In very poor condition. having been re-
Gently covered with gravel. A. Cramer
won the race In 32:12 on a Holbien swift
geared TO &c; l.. ii. Vidy was second in
1927, III. l.. Mayo third in $3.50 and S.
Pfahls fourth. his time being 36 Al l-5
Colonel Albert Pope, the father OF good
roads. is expected to be in this city within
a week Wheelmen should unite to give
him hearty welcome.
The anDua! election for officers of the
Alameda Bicycle and Athletic Club will la
held on the first tuesday in January. This
is an organization of vast possibilities, and
If active workers are chosen to manage its
affairs will not only maintain its present
Trading position. but can advance TO a front
rank among the athletic clubs of the
country.
lis grounds are uneXcelied anywhere and
with comparatively inexpensive improve
ments, can be made the most attractive
place in the world for athletic contests of
all kinds. Where else can sea-bathing be
combined with splendid bicyce-track.
lawn-teUnis courts, space for all kinds Of
games, and the comforting shade of ancient
oaksP The club will be wise not TO let slip
the opportunity for the permanent acouisi-
ton OF this valuable pro perty.