The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-04-22
THE WHEELMEN.
Events That Will Be Held at the
Fair Grounls-Itens of Value.

Fair Grounds-Items of Value.
According to the present outlook wheelmen
will have a grand days sport on Saturday
afternoon, the 2Sth inst. On that Gay The first
of the great race meetings planned by George
T. Wetmore, president Of the Bay City Wheel
men, will be held at the fair grounds, and it
goes without saying that the gentlemen OF the
athletic auxiliary committee will on that after
noon form an IDEA of the kind of sport the peo-
pie of this city desire.
On the programme the following events fig
ure, VIZ: ODe-mile novice, One-mie handicap,
two-mile handicap. quarter-mile dash, one mile
for boys under Is years old. Entries closed
last evening. and among the contestants who
VIII take part are a number Of the best riders
of the State.
Bliss and Dirnberger, with their manager,
Mr.. Atkins, and trainers. are now journeyiug
to this city from the East, and will probably
arrive about Wednesday or Thursday next
While on this cast they VIII ride by special
dispensation OF The chairman OF the national
racing board of the League of American Wheel
men in Class A. During the season Class B
will not form any part, and this announcement
should be pleasantly received by California
riders, as obey will be afforded an opportunity
to compete with the Class men from the
East, anG should profit largely from the eXpe-
Iience hey will be sure TO derive.
Mr.. WetmOre has sent circulars TO several
wheeimen ID reference 10 the track at the lair
grounds and the meetings scheduled by the
committee of arrangements, which read:
We would beg to call your attention to the fact
that this is threelap track, the first OF Its KIND
in California and it has been constructed on the
most scientific principles, and is flushed In the
very best possible shape. 1t is banked sufficiently
to obviate any difficulty in rounding turns, and
should prove to be one of the fastest tracks in
this country.
The races are to be held under the rules of the
League OF American Wheelmen, and are open TO
any amateurs under those regulations Tbs races
will be called at O'Clock P. N. sharp. The en-
trance fee is 80 cents for each event This In
GUIDES admission to the grounds on the day of
the races and training ticket for contestant and
trainer during the period OF training These
passes for training privileges may be obtained
from the chairman OF the committee at the clu1-
house of the Bay City Wheelmen, AL Golden
Gate avenue. any evening.
Valuable trophies will be presented by the man
sgement of the fair the different events. They
will be wei worth contesting for, aud are guaran-
teed TO be as good as any which have been at any
time presented in this State.
These races will be followed by two open events
on the 18th OF May and by a regular tournament on
the 18th of May and by the league meet, which is
TO be held on the Midwlnter FAR grounds on the
26tn OF May Due notice of these events and the
scheduled races VIII be sent you later on.
We beg ASK that you viii draw this meet to
the attention of the other prominent racing men
in your district ana enGeavor to make it success
for the benefit Of the sport ia this state. The
management has spared no expense in preparing
the grounds and Accommodations. and has done
everything which could be asked expected to
provide interesting events. beg TO remain. yours
very truly. GEORGE Z. WETMoRE,
Chairman bicycling Committee California Mid
winter international Exposition.
In reference to the 'arade which will be
held on the afternoon OF the 28th inst. the iol-
lowing notice has been mailed TO the captains
Of clubs
AL GOLDEN GATE AVENUE,
SAN FRANCIsCo CAL, April u, 1894. !
To The Captain Of me CAB - DEAR SIR:
We beg TO say that parade viii be
held on the afternoon Of the 28th OF April:
1894. on the occasion OF the opening of
the Midwinter Exposition bicycle track. The
parade will start from the Palace Hotel at P. NJ
sharp. We would request that you urge your men
participate IN this parade with decorated
wheels. il will be OF the events OF the expo
sitIon, aud VS. are anxious 20 make the opening
day at the track great success in every way, and
would your assistance TO make it so. Free
admission will be given to the grounds and races
to all wheelmen who may participate In this
Another parade Will be held on the 26th of May.
on the occasion of the annual league meet, due
notice of which will be sentyou iater: Yours very
truly. GEORGE p. ETMoRE,
Chairman Bicycling Committee. California Mid
winter International Exposition
The Olympic Club wheelmen are expecting an
addition to their ranks by having George Mich
ling, the professor of wrestling, join, as he is
strong advocate of this sport believing that
Sprocket and himself would make an invincible
team.
Secretary Hunter last week took header
from The local train, bruIsing his hands cOnsid-
erably, but lie is fast recovering, and will be
sc n on the club run today.
Haley. Long, Foster and Bernhard are train
ing ldlt b1ut3, anu are SetltnB into ROOu shape
Tor the coming races.
There is some talk OF the ladies OF the Olym-
pic Club starting a wheeling annex and joining
the Olympic Club wheelmen, which would prove
a very desirable feature, and make club runs
near by much sought after.
EspnoSa and Fuller were unable TO get into
as good trim as desired, so have postponed their
double century until later in the season.
"Winton" Smi h has entered for May 5 races,
and viii ride TO wIR.
6. Ii. StTattOn reDorts that the roads are be-
ing watered into San Jose, ana that at present
they are in fair shape.
Captain Scoveru viii call run to attend the
barbecue of Garden Civ CyeleIs on April 20.
leaving the city on the 40 A. II. train, ana be-
ing met al the depot by the q. Z. C.'s, thence
under club pace tile two clubs will ride 10 Stew
ems Creek, where the good things are TO be
spread.
On May 6 the Garden City Cyclers viii be the
guests OF the OiymUIe Club wheelmen, ana will
be shown the MiGwinter Fair in the best pos
downtown cafe and later TO the club TO enjoy
their annual bath.
Chairman Raymond OF the racing board of
American Wheemen has announced the anX-
iOusly awaited list OF handcappers, the APP
nojntment of districts to the newly appointed
members of the racing board and number of
sanctions granted for different race meets
Though The Union. r. A. Smyth OF this city has
been selectt to look after this State. and The
Following men have been selected official handi-
tanners for districts II and 13. which Includes
The Pacific States. VIZ: +. s. Pierce of Port
land Or. and K. Glen OF Spokane ASH, Will
lake charge Of Washington and Oregon. and f.
d. Elw II of San FRANCISCO ana ID. =. smith oil
Ios angeles take charge OF California and
Nevada. The race meets sanctioned which In
srest noasf Wleelmen are: May 80. Fresno
nfbj.tic Club: Reliance Athletic Club Of