Morning journal and courier., 1893-09-12
A GREAT SUCCESS.
The Wallingford Bicycle Races
 Viewed by 1000 People.

Viewed by 1000 People.
 WALLrNGFoRD, Sept. 1.-The whole town had holiday to-day and everyone turned out to do the wheelmen honor, the occasion being the first annual tournament of the Rsmbler's Cycle club at the new trotting and bicycle track at the eastern end of the town. The shops and factories shut down and over 1,000speople thronged to the grounds. There were 1S0 entries, including Tyler, Windle and many of the fastest men in the country. Windle and Tyler, however, were unable to be here and they were missed very much. The meeting was, however, great success, The events and results were as follows:
 The noted riders, Windle, Hoyland Smith, Tyler, George Smith and Bald of Buffalo had all paid their entrance fees. The only excuse they offered for non appearance was that they were to ride to- day in Springfield and wished to harvest their strength. The ramblers were honest in their part of the matter and expected that the crack riders would bs present. The riders from out of town were sur prised to find go fine track, and ex- pressed their pleasure in the fact. The races were begun on time (2:30) and were rushed along without any tiresome delay. The excellent music by the National band helped to make everybody good natured.
 The first race on the program was the one mile novice, in which there were twelve entries, and was won by W. L. In graham of the Ramblers, Edward Coates of New Britain second. Time 2:37. First prize, gold medal; second prize, silver medal.
 The second race was half mile open, with eleven entries. A. W. Warren of Hartford took first prize, sterling silver lea cream set; E. F. Miller of Vineland, N. J., second prize, chiffonier; George W. Coffin of Newark, third prize, a pair of shoes. Time 1:13 2-5.
 The third race was one mile. 3 minute class, open, with 21 entries, and was run in heats, and the ten that won places in the two heats were A. Y. Lane, Walling- ford; Edward Coates, New Britain; O. s. Brandt, New York; George A. MoEdward, Y. M. O. A. B. O.; Charles Newton, Spring field; W. L. Reed, Seymour; Charles H. Coffin, Newark, N. J.; s. w. Hsgner, Mer- iden; J. J. Adams, Hartford; Fred Rees, Meriden. Time of heats-2:42 1-5 and PAS 2-5.
 In the final heat the winners time was 2:46 3-5, and was made by o. s. Brandt, New York: second, Charles H. Coffin, New ark. third. Edward Coates, New Britain. First prizs, sterling silver. 12 pieces; seo- ond, silver nut bowl; third, travelling bag. The fourth event was 8 one mile handi- cap open and had 22 starters and was run by heats The final heat and the first prize, gold watch, was won by o. S Brandt of New York time, 1:07 35. A. W. Warren, Hartford, took second prize, O oornok F T Tif0s Nsw Vork thir6 O meerschaum pipe
 Ths fifth race was one mile, club cham ptonship. The entries, J, R. Cottrill, O. F. Lane, W. L. Ingraham, F. W. Tcothe and Harry Hall. ". L Icgraham took first prizs, gold medal F. W. Toothe second, 8 silver medal. H. s. Hall, third. J. R. Cottrill fourth. Lane did not finish.
 The fifth race was one mile open, with 2:45 limit and had ten entries, E. F. Miller of Viueland N. J., took frat prize, sewing machine. A. W. Warren, Hart ford, second, a china dinner set; F. J. Titus, New York, third, fancy mirror. Time, 2:2S 2-5.
 Number was one mile New Haven county championship. There were but three entries, George Thatcher, R. W. O. |, New Haven; E. T. Catlin, R. w. O., New Haven; Fred Rees, Meriden. Thatcher won first prize, Simpson, Hall, Miller & Go. prize cup; Catliu took second, Maltby, Stevens & Curtis Co. cup. Time, 2:52 35.
 The last on the program was one mile handicap open. There were twenty seven entries and the race was won in heats. The
 final heat was won by E. F. Miller, Vine land, N. J. Second, A. W. Warren, Hart ford, silver set, twenty four pieces; George W. Coffin, Newark, N. J., third, sterling silver; time, 2:2s2 5. In the final heat Warren was on the scratch and came in only 2-5 of second behind Miller and for the fastest mile during any races. His time was 2:22 45. This was the most exciting heat of the race, and Wsrren made fine display of speed; starting from the scratch with the other racers from fifty to ore hundred yards ahead, before the first half mile was covered up much of the gap, and on the last half of the homestretch made 8 gallant squirt and passed everyone but Mil Ter and finished only two fifths of second behind him.
 Warren, who is a young and handsome rider, seemed to be the favorite, especially among the ladies, and was given hearty round of applause when he came down the homestretch in the final heat. Everybody seemed pleased to see him the winner of the diamond ring.
 The officials of the race were: Ref cree, Frank H. Crygier, Hartford; judges, Louis A. Tracy, Hartford; G. G. Thomp- son and E. N. Smith. Wallingford; timers, J. J. Grace, Henry Goodman, Hartford, and G. T. Jones; starter, W. T. Collett; announcer, W. A.Good- rich; handicspper, Henry Goodman, Hartford; clerk of course, M. D. Futile; assistants, J. F. Hines, 0. W. Lsaven- worth and 0. D. Morris; scorers, R. A. Bolton, R. D. Glahn end R. D. Hallenbeck.
 OTHER wALLINGFoRD NEWS.
 The republicans will meet in caucus in the town hall Friday evening, September 29, to nominate town officers.
 Sam Hubbard leaves to day for Wilbra- ham, Mass.
 The factories will all start up this morn ing and expect to run the rest of the week.
 Miss Helen 0. Bacon will sail from New York Wednesday morning on the Red Star line steamer Friesland for Paris.
 Sheriff Rod Austin lost his gold ring at the races yesterday.