Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-09-20

tol shot in the center Of the enclosure.
EXHIBITION RIDING.
After the two mile hsndlcap, and at
intervals during the afternoon, Andrew
Hanauer, of Cincinnati, gave exhibit
tions Of trick riding, which were won
derful. He handled his wheel with re-
markable dexterlty, and performed
some apparently incredible feats. He
used the ordinary and safety bicycle at
different times. One OF his most dill
cult acts was riding with but on wheel
on the ground. He did some good leap
ing into the saddle, rode backward, and
in every conceivable position. He was
loudly cheered by the audience.
ONE MILE OPEN.
There were tWenty-eignt entries in
this race, but only three started, Zim-
norman, A. l. Brown and Citizens.
The race was very interesting from
start to finish. Zimmerman got away
in the lead, aad maintained 1t TO
the onarter, when Citizens pulled to
the front and set the pace for the next
quarter At the half, Brown went
duGdu VIII OlNubuo SUNbhA hhA ~~AIA
my" last. These positions were main
tained without change until tho men
reached the stretch. The spectators
thought Zimmerman was tsil-ender.
There was bending low over the
wheels and a squirt on the stretch. The
three men were neck and neck and 60
ing like whirlwnd. Zimmerman
slowly forged to the front but Brown
fought desperately for first place. The
men finished Zimmerman first, Citizens
second, Brown third. Time, first quar-
ter 43, second 1:2l, third 2;OO1g, mile
2:55]1.
QUARTER MILE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.
This was an interesting contest, from
the fact that all the participants were
local riders. The start was made at the
three-auarters pole. The men got of
well together, then Max Mahlke spuTted
and showed front by about ten feet.
The other contestants could not
overcome this advantage, although
they fought stubbornly for 1t. The
finish was very interesting, Max
Mahike coming in first, and the re-
naming contestants in the following
order: Smith, r. II. Mahlke, Geiger,
McCarter, Riheldaffer. Time 81 Sec
onds.
ONE MILE OPEN.
This was one of the most interesting
races OF the day. George A. Banker
took the lead at the start and kept it
until the half when Jimmy went to
the front, but again performed his trick
of dropping back to the rear, and saw
ing his strength for the finish. At the
three-ouarters, the field was very
pretty, the men all being punched,
with not yard distance between any
two Of them. Zimmerman had to
work hard TO get to the front, and TO
keep the lead when be secured it. He
managed to come under the wire first,
however, in 2:44I5. The time In the
first quarter was 46j5, second quarter
1870, third 2:11, and the final quarter
was made in 3316 seconds. The men
finished Zimmerman first, George
Banker, A. l. Brown, Citizens, Smith
and A. L. Banker.
ONE MILE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.
This was probably the best race OF
the day. The men started we'll to-
gether, with Smith slightly in the lead.
/ Geiger aud Henry Mshlke spurted, and
at the quarter were in the lead. AT the
half the men were punched, and the
/ field was very pretty until the close.
Each contestant spufted alternately
and showed front until the stretch was
reached, when Henry Mahlke was In
/ the lead, with Max Mahlke about ten
wards behind. Riheldaffer and Geiger
! dropped out in the second half. The
men finished as follows: II. Mahlke,
Max Mahlke, Smith, McNair. The
| time by quarters was as follows: .42&
I1:49, 2:O3, 2:393{. The time limit on
| the race was $3.50. The contestants
were called In front of the judges
stand after the race, and Henry Mahlke
was counted out, on account OF looking
back on the home stretch. This gave
the race to his brother Max, who also
won the quarter mile championship.
There was a great deal Of vigorous
| kicking over the decision, but the rules
of the League were observed in render
ing it. Mr.. Henry Mahlke, at least,
demonstrated his ability to defeat his
competitors, and although deprived OF
the trophy, it may be said on techni-
cality, he will really be recognized as
the champion Of the State. He set 3