The herald., 1894-10-27
READY FOR THE RUN.
THE GREAT TWENTY-FIVE MILE
BICYCLE RACE TODAY.
Zlegler VIII Be Given q Chance to
Show His Staying Qualities.
List of the HRndicaps.
The G fficials.

This afternoon bicycle handicap race
will be held at Agricultural park track,
and whatever the result may be it is
certain to be of greater interest locally
and to cause more comment abroad than
any similar event yet held in California.
The fact that Zsgler, the little demon"
CT San Jose, is to ride, and that he is
expected to meet men who can aud will
fairly test his mettle, gives to the event
an Importance second only to formal
international meet. Mr.. Zsigler until
yesterday held the worlds championship
for one mile. and his time has not yet
been lowered by rider on a circular
track. Johnaon's mile at Buffalo in
l :35 4.5 was made on a straightaway
asphalt pavement, and the rider WAS
given the tremendous advantage OF q
strong down grade for the last one
eighth of mile
Under the circumstances Zeigler's
mile must still be accepted as q mark to
which no other wheelman has yet at
tanned, and as Zeigler bases his claim to
renown not upon his ability as a sprnter
but rather upon his staying powers, the
eyes of the bicycle world will be upon
him today. The man who beats him
will find himself lifted to high position
az record breaker.
A glance at the list of riders shows
several names, whose owners will give
Ziegler the hardest race OF his life.
Among them are Kitchin, Jenkins, Ul-
BRIGHT, McAleer, Castlemsn, Shoemaker
and the northern riders, Edwards, Wells
and Osen. Kitchin was looked upon to
give the people surprise, but, owing to
fall, may not be able to ride. His
riding mate, Emil Ulbricht, will prove a
hard rider, while Jenkins and Burke are
expected to do wonderful work.
The event was originated and gotten
up solely by S. q. Spier, who deserves
great credit for it. He is whole
souled cycling enthusiast whom ell the
fraternity know and esteem. The race
will commence at 2 o'clock at Agricult-
ural park.
The riders and their handicaps are as
follows:
scratch--Otto Zsigler, jr.. WILDER J.
Edwards, @. s. Wells. o. Osen, Tom
McAleer. P. Kitchin, Casey Castlemsn,
J. W. Cowan, @. Shoemaker.
One one one-half minutes-Emil Ul-
BRIGHT, Clyde Wsshburn, VIM. Jenkins,
w. A. Burke, Marion Block.
Two and one-fourth minutes-Harry
f. Scott, Victor Noble, J. Long, John
Il. Todd, William Hatton, Fritz Lacy,
F. Rehbsck, H. Williams, J. d. Baker,
Charles A. Oowan, Albert d. Thomp-
con.
PRIZES.
First time-$6O0 Sohmer piano.
Second time-Union bicycle.
Third tims-$100 gold stop watch.
First place = Rambler 23.p pound BIZ
cycle.
Second place-$100 gold stop watch.
Third place-$50 concert lamp and
stand.
Fourth place Silver water set. IA
Fifth plaoe-Imported dressing gown.
Sixth place-Imported cigar casket.
Seventh place Fancy corner chair.
The following are the track off ficials /:
Referee, A. Z. Hornbeck; clerk OF the
course, W. T. Kennedy; starter, H. G.
F. Smith; judges, @. @. Monaghan, III.
f, Bert Ellis, Sherman Pease; timers, j.
W. A. OFF, j. Phil Percival, j. s. Thayer,
l.. W. Fox; umpires, George Cobb, E.
Gstensbury, j. A. Bigelow, J. Simms, J..
Russell. l. s. Marshutz, d. @. McGar-
vim; scorers, A. D. Ccmmings, L. Rus
sell. James Patterson, Fay Stephenson,
@. McKeag, Ed Cook, 0. o. Orr, w.
Cosby.