The herald., 1893-09-05
WISH HE HAD NOT COME
L. W. Fox Far from Being Wei
coined by the Other Riders.
The Speedy Riverside Bicyclist to
Race Next Saturday.
Some Of the Other whssImen and Opin-
ions of Them-Two Cracks That
Were Badly Fooled Last
Week-Notes.


marked young man yesterday who is
supposed to be in with the various
bicyclists, 'the name Of Lewis W. Fox
among the entries in the Riverside races
i acted like wet blanket upon the hopes
OF lot Of these cracks"
This opinion was general among a
large number OF others. It seems that
the various cracks had not counted for
one moment upon Fox returning from
the east in time to compete in the Riv-
erside events, and their surprise when
told OF the fact bordered upon conster-
nation.
Mr.. Fox has been entered in all the
events to which he is eligible, but it is
far from probable that he will compete
in all. Bob Patrick, his trsiner, ie given
credit for possessing too much judgment
to allow his man to ride for every thing
in sight. While it is conceded that
Fox is the fastest man in the state at
the present time, he nor sny one else
could not expect to capture the majority
of the principal track events as Mr.. Fox
certainly doee. after having ridden in
the road race in the morning. just why
Fox has been entered in every event is
not precisely known except that he or
whoever may have entered him was pos
sessed Of philanthropic spirit and de-
sired to swell the finances Of the River
side club.
From gentleman who returned from
Riverside yesterday and who is well
posted on the merits of the different
riders, it was learned that the impress
sion now prevailing at that place is to
the effect that Fox will not compete in
the road race, as his ambition is kindled
into speed for the track events. How
ever, as Mr.. Fox is expected to reach
this city today from San Francisco, he
will doubtless be able to speak for himself,
which, II he does,. will influence the bet
ting end OF the races.
1t would be we'll, however, for the
various other riders not to become
possessed of the idea that Fox is ssc-
ond Zimmerman, and has every event
won in which he enters. Although such
may prove the case, his opponents
should not think 80, because they lose
heart and likewise all chances OF win
ming the race.
5 There is one noticeable thing about
the present races, and that is the condi-
tion OF the various riders. Seldom If
ever before have all been in such excel
lent condition, and az result the
: records will drop so deep next Saturday
that bucket and chain will be needed
to raise them.
One of the strongest local riders is
Fred Holbrook. In the Santa Monica
road race, July 4th, he started with
Jenkins and rode the entire way with
him until within q mile or 80 OF the
finish, when he fell in crossing the rail-
road track, Jenkins going on and win
ming time prize. On May 30th last, at
the Athletic club meet, Holbrook took
second place In the one mile open on the
track. At Riverside he will not ride on
the road, but has entered in the prin-
cipal track events. He is laying low
just at present in regard to his perform
ances in practice, but iH in good shape
and will prove very speedy. q SA9y
GatenBbury is also riding strong and
is in good condition. He is doing miles,
1t Is understood, in less than 2:35.
1t was stated Sunday BY prominent
rider that T. @. Hall was in elegant
shape and would in all probability win
everything in sight. This opinion was
offered. however, before it was positively
known that Fox would compete. In
view of which fact the rider may not en-
tertain precisely the same opinion of
Mr.. Hall now as he did last Sunday.
Another opinion on Hall expressed last
evening was that he was not riding so
we'll az had been anticipated.
One Of the most formidable and prom
ising OF the coming men" is Joe Long
OF this city. He has been riding about
three months and during that time has
developed unusual speed. Joe is we'll
and strongly built and every evening Ia
hard at work on the track. An anus.
ing and unlocked for thing occurred one
day last week. Joe was riding along at
an ordinary pace when Hall and Hol-
brook caught up and rode around with
him. They tried several times to rattle
and get him to squirt but Joe knew what
they were after so laid low and waited.
Finally when on the level stretch in
front of the bleachers Joe spurted and
shot ahead leaving the two other riders
behind. Then they followed suit and
. tried to catch the supposed novice but
to no avail. He kept his lead until clear
around in the home stretch when he
Stacked up and Holbrook was then able
to catch and pass him.
The affair caused much laughter
among the crowd at the expense OF Hall
and Holbrook while Joe only smiled.
Nothing was again said to Long that
evening about squirting. 3