The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-11-17

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for wheeIuen-eessip.

The deliberations Of the Racing Board Of the
l.. A. w, which we're made public during the
past week, caused considerable discussion
among the racing wheelmen and club men here
sbouts. The movement Of the Board 10 express
is decided disapproval Of road racing 10 the
National Assembly and ask for its assistance TO
cooperate with the local authorities TO stop the
sport has aroused considerable indiRna-
tlon. Road racing during this season has
become very popular. and as a result many
road fixtures have been arranged which have
been very successful. The supporters OF road
racing contend that the fact that the L. A. w.
disproves Of the sport aud assumes no jurisdio-
ton over IL is sufficient without taking any
steps to put an e%ffectual stop 10 IL. IL is Judged
that the activity Of the L.. A. W. in seeking i'm
proved roads II Instrumental in urging the
Racing Board to take the step 1t c~ontemplates.
Racing men throughout the country approve
Of the scheme to appoint official referees. as
during the past season some Of the decisions
made by Incompetent men ~ some Of the tour
naments we're extremely unjust. The racing
men believe that the restriction Of private rec
ord trials to any fixed period will be an Injustice
TO them, since a man may be In record condition
in the spring andtheixed period may be- In the
fall, They approve Of the justice and necessity
of the suggestion that ali trials ,6e under the sI-
psrvision OF duly accredited officials, however.
hN W blN liN VI nv ONtItNIl-
mate the value OF prizes H. approved OF.
,a The prizes e be awarded At the races to be
Thanksgiving week will eclipse any offered AZ
any. OF the big meetings this season. In the
professional events purses of f05, S45. S25. and
SIS will be offered. The class A and Il men will
receive diamonds, brOnaes, cut glassware.
clocks; silver sets, slein"ry; and an ok.
professional Of note in this country has already
entered, and as the leading foreigners are
contests will take place. The crack class A
and y racing men have all signihed their inten-
one OF the leading bicycle racers Of this year
is Frank j. Jenny. the Utica crack, who during
through his numerous victories In class A races.
fed with athletics for some time. lie began
cyclers on May 30. 1909. he won his
nrst race, a novice event, In 2 minutes 81
;sSond ,oiro He ia LILLE racing last YEA:
and has been racing from June until
September. During that. time he has won 40
prizes are 81 diamonds and ii gold watches.
His best time for the mile is 2 minutes o Sec
onds. He also holds the record for the fastest
This season, which is 9 minutes 10 seconds.
There Is some talk OF Jenny joining the class
B racing men. His record on the path through
,nt the season Just closed ranks as the best In
A meeting Of the Brooklyn Good Roads Asso-
'iation, will be held on Tuesday evening.
on next Wednesday evening.
The fan meeting OF the New YORK State Dr.
,lilOp BE- Of h sSi a as the q Grand A%eT tniaD T nss.I ON
Dec. IL.
In. comparing the waltham and Springfield
eeor 4 have W1s' been zee nG made at INV Ws tIRihrsSis asa ,S Tqf,d
hree at Springfield.
The next meeting Of the national assembly Of
he League OF American Wheclmen will be held
this city In February.