The herald., 1893-09-04
ARE GOING TO SMASH THEM.
Bicycle Records to Be Lowered
at Riverside on the 9th.
Some of the Crack Riders and Proba-
BILE Winners and Their Condition.
L. w. Fox to Ride in All tho Open
Events-rhe Return of tho Fast
Riverside Wheelman-Com-
plete List of Events.


their second annual meet on Saturday,
September 9th. The event is one that
promises to equal any previous events
OF the kind ever held in Southern Cali
fornia.
Taken as an entirety the men are ap-
parently in better shape than at almost
any previous meet in the south. AS is
usual with every similar event large
number OF new riders will make their
debut in ono or more of the races and
several dark horses can be anticipat-
ed from among the lot.
Some arrangement for special trains
each way over both the Southern Pacihc
and Santa Fe routes should be msde as
O large number OF bicycle enthusiasts
would then be attracted both from this
citv and other points.
This wae the fault OF the previous
meeting at Riverside last year, and the
matter should not be neglected again
this year.
The name of Mr.. J.. w. Fox in the
principal events will be general sur
prise. although it was stated by the
Victor aggregation that he had been
entered. The impression prevailed that
Fox would not return from the east in
time for the Riverside meet. but this
proves the contrary.
The unexpected advent OF Fox will
decidedly change the betting. During
his etay in the east he has been con-
stantly riding on the Chicago track, and
has, it is understood, been chumming
with J. 5. Johnson, of international
wheeling fame. johnson has been act-
ing as sort of patron for the ewitt
young Californian, and has doubtless
given him some useful facts in regard to
racing that Mr.. Fox certainly did not
possess at the time of his departure for
the eaet. Another rumor about Fox
was that he had ridden mile in 2:12,
but this has not as yet been traced to q
reliable source.
However, Mr.. Fox will make 1t lively
for the other favorites who had felt
themselves secure in his supposed abb
sence.
The prizes are as follows:
One mile, novice-First prize, gold
medal; second prize, silver medal
Two mile division championship
Fret prize, gold medal; second prize.
silver medal. Ift
One mile club race, handicap-First
prize, bicycle suit; second prize, elk
umbrella.
One mile Pacific coast championship
Gold medal.
One mile, handicap-First prize, gold
stop-watch; second prize, diamond
initial ring. IA
Half mile, handicap-First prize,
Winchester rife; second prize, silver
watch.
Five mile division championship
Fret prize, gold medal; second prize,
silver medal.
Thirteen mile road race-First time,
high grade bicycle; second time, gold
medal first place, fine gold watch !;
second place, gold medal.
In addition to the above there will be
about 25 other merchandise place prizes,
which will be both valuable and hand
some.
The road race in the forenoon will be
the principal event of the meet. The
race will be run on Magnolia avenue, a
distance of thirteen miles. It is thought
the time for the distance may be low
cred to 80 or 40 minutes.
Among the most prominent local rid
ers who have entered for the various
eveRtsa fare Gatenbury, Hall. Holbrook,
Jenkfns, Cromwell, Dozier, Burke,
bly, In better condition than any Of the
other cyclists. They have trained hard
and regularly, and are now taking their
tory to entering the contest in the or
ange center. Jenkins won great praise
in capturing the Santa Monica time
nriva qor1d ho pu frtan1o xuh ho-
"dough" that says he will take time
prize in the Riverside road race. lN>.
Shoemaker and Castleman are also
looked upon as winners of the road
event. They are in the best of condi-
tion. Castleman was probably never in
better spirits just on the eve OF great
race. The Riverside cracks who do not
think OF winning the event themselves
do Shoemaker the honor of picking him
out as the winner of place and possibly
of time. In practice race the other
day he rode mile in $50. and can re-
duce even that record. He says the
winner will have to make the 13 miles
in 80 minutes.
Herb MCCrea will take no back seat.
He feels it his duty to hold his reputa-
tion in the coming race, just because he
won the Santa Monica race for place.
Other Riverside riders who are looked
upon as capable Of making remarkable
time are George Cox, comparatively
new rider, and Jimmie Cowan.
Phil Percival, OF the local contingent,
has again got into harness and will split
the air on Magnolia avenue on the
morning Of September 9th. Will Burke
will enter the race in all his pristine
glory, for he Is against again being left
on broken machine as he was in the
Fourth Of July event. He is in only
fair condition. Stewart will also make
strong pull for place. Charles Cowan
expects to make the squirt of his life in
the track event, while his brother, w.
K, will use the same energy in the road
race. Dozier 10 also riding strong and
will be one OF the most formidable men
in the track events. 8a
But of all the new wonders the Santa
Paula whizzer, young Williams, is to be
commended. His name is just plain,
everyday sort OF cognomen, but its own.
er is swift like unto bolt of lightning.
He makes the cold chills creep up the
spinal column of some of the riders, for,
you know, green riders are strictly in ii
nowadays. NE III
ROAD RACE ENTRIES.
The following are the entries for the
Headache and Dfxzfness