The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-06-18
WHEELMEN CONCERNED.
OYER THE. TREATMENT RECsITED BIZ
ZIMMERMAN IN ENGLAND

OYER THE. TMENT REChIPED B1
ZIMMERMAN IN ENGLAND.
Talk OF RetaIia,iop-Uow Suspicious ANA
teur- Expect to Evnde Punish mcnt-Inxi'
Likely TO Bo Cleared OF His Charges
The Cash Prize Leagues Progress
The offcials OF the League OF American
wheelmen arc Mt loss to understand the &C.
ton OF the National Cyclists Union OF Eng
land In Withholding license from A. A. Zim'
norman, and unless some very satisfactory
explanations san be made there ts likely to be
a breach in tho friendly relations OF the two
ORGANIZATIONS. The refusal OF the N.
c. U. to recognize Zimmerman as an
amateur ia considered to be an aTront TO
tho L. A. W.. az IL Is understood that each Or
psnizntion shall recognize the others creden-
tials. There is a feeling among wheelmen
that the step taken by the English organiza-
ton may have been actuated through de-
sire to prevent Zimmerman from competing
in the cha IN pion ship events. which he won
handily last season
Before Zimmcrmans departure Tor England.
tho New York A. c. informed the J.. A. W. OH
Gals that they would defray the greater por-
tion OF mis- expenses while abroad. and his
parents also were to bear part Under these
circumstances. there seems to be no possible
reason for tho racing authorities in England
amateur. unless something occurred while
abroad which would justify them in withhold
ing his papers. While being enjoined from
competing in England. he Is allowed to ride in
France. Scotland, and Ireland
Tho action OF the y. c. U. in the case OF Zim-
norman may have some bearing with tho l.
A. W. relative to foreign riders who will visit
this country next month. II the Americans
have been treated unfairly IT is thought that
I,.tN Af.taA 70 llny
Gsmond to race here.
Tho racing men are in great suspense as to
how the Investigations now under way by the
Rucing Board will terminate. 1t is believed
expulsion from tho l.. A. ". will Join the cash
l.. a. ". this season, racing men who become
professionals forfeit all chances of ever regain
Ing their amateur standing IN the l.. y. W.
Tho only recourse for Il professional is TO seek
reinstatement from the National Assembly. but
they meet only once year 1na ineir P PR rn
when Is ThHk'n nc lHa MIX Inc ros
Ing number,ol men to hesitatc about Joining
ranks, they are destined to remain there.
There is considerably speculation among
racing men n to whether Zimmerman will
join Inc cash rrize e.cue, II has Teen 'ro o.
did entertain such an idea it is thought that
he would not likely turn to he professional
"R.i mc a' tee T." .ynF T"nrI becan mir nvesti
gution into the Standing Of certain riders.
Il has been found that in almost every
lection under the plea that he is II tray,
cling salesman for bicycle houS S and
Legitimate. The clubs also seem to play AN
importnnt lert with the racing men: A mum
inE men all around the country. On this ac-
count there is suspicion that whee ,. are
the ciu6s. which affords them an opportunity
to ho",lwink the L. \. w. officials.
d nn9 %eS win me S Of h ths nn hs
Clifton race trark July 4. The following races
will be run One mile novice, thre"-punrter.
mile safety. oren: one mile. chhmiionsnip OF
quarter. mile dash: two mile safety. handicap;
club race: emile consolation.
Three prizes W be offered in each race. In
order to induce the racing men 10 ~ for rec
rider nakinE the faf Ste tine ?t the day
record as an amateur has eeen under investi
CATION by the l. 4. VI. Racins Board. has lied
answers to all the az questions ~ asked Ly tho
that he has never received any remuneration
from either dealer or manufacturer for rae
uincturcr was a regular salary as a travelling
salesman; l.Ys,s emnloyers also pakee a
statement that ne has been acting only in the
The managers q the National Cycling Asso.
frame Of mina They SI arr daily in rsceipt t of
letters from riners in all sections OF the c"un.
try asking Tor licenses ana Information ABOUT
the races on July 3 and I. Manager Troy is
authority for the statement that W. Murphy.
Harry Wheeler. and W. w. TaXis will ride for
cash prizes. 1t is also said that Louis Clarke.
formerly II nom her of the berkeley A. c. IS team.
has received license. Peter Berlo. the los
ton racer. was one of the first men to apply for
license hut he has made n later declaration
son. President Powers Of the New York divis-
ion Of the association informed Il sun reporter
yesterday that Zig field Of crack riders
would present hems elves as competitors at
Manhattan Field on July 3 and 4.
On juno ~, th" Orange A. c. cyclers will
hold II bicycle tournament on he new track ut
Orange Oval. 1t will be conducted under l.
A. W. ruiee. The prize list amounts to 81 900.
including highest grade racing bicycles, dia-
mond rings. gold watches. &c. The club has
secured The J.. A. ". Guarter-mile SAFETY
events will hr one mile. scratch: one half mile
ono IN lilo. and two mile hand leaps: one mile.
2:4O class. and one lilo movie" races. Among
the crnck riders who hnys promised to COM
letr are: W. W. Windlr. John 5. johnson.
HnynEl Smith. Harry G. Wheeler W. W.
Taxis. II. J. ball! Jr,. Fred. Hawley. J. L.
Haz!cton C. NJ. Murphy. w +. Murphy A. K.
Iirh. George {. Smith. and W. 5. Campbell.
Tn" entrees for the New York Cycling Asso-
cation races will close on June - with T. II.
Powers 243 Broadway New York city
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