Arizona weekly citizen., 1894-09-01
The Bicycle Races.

The Bicycle Races.
 One of the most interesting events that has ever occurred on the Union race track took place yesterday. The citi- zens of Tucson were present at the track in large plumbers, and one of the most pleasant features of the occasion was the large attendance of ladies, who en- ioyed the novelty of the bicycle races immensely, and are anxious for the fu- ture events in this line that are prom ised by the association.
 The first race was a half mile race, which was won by Sheldon, who had 6 handicap in his favor, and was a very pretty affalr-prsctically warming up race for the boys. It was very pretty sight to see the large number of bicy- cles coming down the home stretch, the riders dressed in their gaudy uniforms, suita ble for the occasion; particularly noticeable was the handsome suit worn by MT. Graves.
 Next on the programme was the one mile race. entered by the crack men of Pima county, Messrs. Graves, Johnson, Hartwell and Osterloh, which was won by MT. Hartwell. It would have been a bold man who would have dared to se- lect a favorite from the lot, as Mes5rs. Graves, Johnson and Hartwell appeared to be so evenly matched. It was a case of nip and tuck" all the way through. When the riders passed the grand stand, the first time on our perfect b8lf-mile track, the enthusiasm of the crowd broke out in shouting to their individual favorites. In spite of the tremendous wind prevailing, thls race was won in 2:57.
 The h8lfmile race for boys under six teen was won by Nose Kelly, who showed himself a perfect general when he met the current of the wind by lay: ing on his bicycle like gun barrel, pre- senting only the resistance of the crown of his head to the wind to impede the velocity of his bicycle. Kelly will be a great rider some day, and weather eye will have to be kept on the young man as he progresses through practice on his wheel.
 The two-mile race developed rider with great staying qualities and wonder ful swiftnees in Burt Orndorff, who won the race as he pleased, coming home like meteor Great things are proph- esied for this young man, and it may have been well for the five:mile men that Burt was not in that race, as he is at least worthy of being entered in any event that may occur. He appears to be perfectly adapted to the business.
 The half-mile race for boys under F was an amusing event, and created good deal of merriment at the track. In this event colored champion shied his castor into the ring. Seth Orndorff was compelled to ride wheel without sad de, which handicapped hIm considera- bly,. The race was won in fine shape by Albert Cooper, who seemed the faster of all the boys, though the speed of Seth Orndorff could not be fairly gauged, and his friends offered to bet $25 on his ability to beat the Cooper boy in the future events of the club.
 The tive-mile race between the crack riders of the county was the event of the day. The starters were Johnson, HartwelI and Graves. A tremendous was set from the start, and outsiders freely expressed the opinion that the pace could not be maintained and would result in some one being badly beaten, but this was not the case. The three had a magnificent struggle. Johnson won by half a wheel from Graves, Hart well right on top of them. In horse parlance it would be sad that they were closely punched" Mir. Graves, whose machine was geared up to 72, was heav- fly handicapped en account of the terri: ble wind that prevailed. The individ ual peculiarities of the several riders is noticeable in a race. Graves, on his 72- gear. leaves the impression that he can go to sleep, so perfect is his easy ap pearance as he glides along on his 72 gearing. It really looks to the spects- tors that they are having much more trouble standing still than he IS having when gliding along at 2:40 gait. His form appears perfect.
 The slow race was won by little Sam my Mansfield.
 RECAPITULATIoN.
 First race, one half mile, won by Shel- don; time 1.57.
 Second race, one mile, won by Hart we'll; time 257.
 Third race, half mile, won by Kelly, time 1.27.
 Fourth race, two miles, won by Orn- dorff; time 6 37 1-5:
 Fifth race, half mile, boys under F, won by Cooper, time 1.40.
 Sixth race, five miles, won by John son, time 16.04.
 Seventh race, slow race, won by s. Mansfield.
 Eighth race, half mile won by B. Orndorff, time 1:21.
 The judges were c. W. Wright, H. B Penney and l.. H. Manning. Time keepers. J. Etchells and J. Blinkhorn. Scorer, T. Hughes. Starter, E. P. Van Kuren.