The morning call., 1892-06-27
one OF ordraY,s Tricks.

upright position for a considerable time and
then, without allowing il to fall or touching
the ground, climbs over the handle bars and
assumes the regulation position In the sad
die. lie can also ride the safety on the rear
wheel alone for blocks, besides accomplish
ing many other remarkable tricks. 0rdway
was employed at the bicycle academy al the
pavilion when Dsn Canary was here. and
got his first ideas in tTick-riding from that
peerless expert.
The San Francisco Bicycle Club had
club run TO Redwood City yesterday which
was attended by a large number of the
members. Prominent among those present
were. Lieutenant Cox, who had charge Of
the run; Messrs Se0yern ard Twitchell, the
celebrated pacemakerS; Golden, the sylph:
Clark. the falcon; Bernard, the seorcher.
and Christensen. the heavyweight. The
start was late one, and the pace being one
OF genuine comfort, Redwood City was not
reached until noon.
Golden having telephoned for an extra
fire dinner, the genial host Of Prices Hotel
was prepared 10 meet the club, and here
ample justice was done TO a most excellent
lunch. The return was begun at p. NJ.
sharp ami there being but little wind the
city was reached a few minutes past
O'clock.
Every member voted the run a sue
cess. One pleasant feature Of it was the
fact that all stayed together, the pace being
made an easy one, so that none were left
behind.
Captain Pixley of the San Francisco as
announced that a club run will be had to
the grounds of the Alameda Bicycle and
Athletic Club on Jaly 4, leaving this city
on the O'Clock boat. Tickets may be OBJ
tanned from the secretary, and 1t is hoped
that every member will attend. There will
be a parade OF all the assembled clubs
through the principal streets Of Alameda IN
the morning, races in the afternoon and a
ia
the evening.
Captain Pixley also gives notice of
grand r0deO and all-rOund good time at
Larkspnr Camp on July IT. This is de-
signed to be regular high jinks on wheels.
Yesterday morning five active members OF
The San jose Road Club rode up to San
LeRndrO 10 see the race OF the boys from
this side of the bay. After c0ngratulating
Captain Hancock on his victory, they went
on to Alameda, where they took a few turns
around the track before returning home
They will be seen again on the Fourth. The
quintet consisted of {. j. BelloI, c. f.
P0merey, W. T. Berry, Al Lewis and A.
NJ. Hobson.
The Acme Club Of Oakland had yery
enjoyable picnic run 10 Laundry Farm yes
terday. They were accompanied by a num-
Der Of members Of the bicycle annex to the
Olympic Club of this city and a contingent
Of "trampers" that is, unfortunates who
don't push pedals.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Plunkett Of the
Francis Wilson Company, now playing in
The Lion Tamer," are enthusiastic cyclists.
On Thursday they made run from Oak
land to Haywards and return.
Frank Waller has gone to Southern Cali
fornia. He is entered in the Los Angeles
Santa Monica road race. The distance is
1874 miles. and lie is locked on as sure
winner.
The south is awakening to the Importance
4.
races at Los Angeles on the Fourth of July
there will be series Of speed contests at
Riverside.
Preparations are now complete for the
league meet at Stockton. The track is re-
ported TO be in excellent condition, and
many speedy racers have entered. The Bay
Citys and Oak Leaf Wheelmen are deter
mined to make the meet success in every
respect.
There is sure to be a big crowd at Ala
media on the Fourth. Already 70 entries
have been received for the events announced
by the Alameda Bicycle and Athletic Club,
and several others are expected to-day.
Osen, the San Jose champion, will be on
hand with Edwards of the same city, and
this strong pair will make the pace hot for
Foster and Grand Bell. Leipsett will again
be I'm IT, with his ordinary, prepared to
meet all corners.
Needham aud Delmas have decided to go
to Stockton. Stoddard, and probably Up
SOD, will also compete in the Slough City
races.
The novice race at Alameda, for which
there are many entries, is expected to de-
yelop some surprises. as did the similar
event on Decoration day.
The issue in the next presidential cam
paign IN the League of American Wheel
men viii be based upon cash prizes versus
pure amateurism. II is said that Charles S.
Luscomb. chief consul of the New York
State division, who is a stanch advocate for
cash prizes, will be a candidate for the
Office against Colonel c. /. Bnrdetf. the in
cum6ent. Mr. Bureett is strong believer
in the pure amateur.