The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-26

he did it in "a :26 4-5 but how these records
pale beside the phenomenal ride of P. B.
Wilson of the Chicago Cycling Club. whose
picture is presented, in the clubs ten. mile
roaf race two weeks ago to-day. He rode
a wheel geared to 80. started from the
tifteen-second mark, and with the aid of
two tandems pacing him he passed thirty
men and finished in third place And the
reports say that at no stage of the race was
he ridden out, for he continually called for
hotter pace. The time made is world
record. There were others in the race who
did clever work. The fact that one got
under twenty-four minutes, six under
twenty-five, SIX under twenty-six, seven
under twenty seven, four under twenty
eight, three under twenty-nine and two
under thirty-in fact all finished under
thlrty-shows the course to have been fast,
Notwithstanding the fact that over two
dozen railroad and several streetcar tracks
had to be crossed on the out and home
trip. The first thirteen men rode the
course at an average of about "a :51, while
the average of the twenty nine finishers is
about %: 80. These times are SO, remarka-
bic that they have set the coast men to
thinking, and Wilson's ride has been the
princlpa. topic of conversation around the
clubs this week.
1t is rumored around the Olympic Club
that petition isto be circulated shortly
asking Chairman Gideon of the racing
board to reinstate Oscar Osen, the Garden
CITY professional. The matter is being
fathered by the popular trainer, Jack Nc
Glynn, and is, therefore, in good hands,
but can't help thinking if Osen is rein
stated under what clubs colors will he
rlde-Olymplc or Garden City? 1t would
be strange coincidence, wouldn't it
Jones and Davis, and now Osen, once the
happy wearers of the heur de lis now
adjoining their manly chests with the en-
blematic flying doughnut." Still stranger
things have happened.
A most unique circular has been issued
to the members of the Bay CITY Wheeimen
announcing the clubs annual entertain
ment on Novemb Der IL. 1t is merely signed
Committee, so that one is at loss as
to whom to attribute it's remarkable VERDI
age, but fancy recognize the fine work
OF It's eplgrammatic secretary, Mr.. How
ard. At the club speculation is rife as to
the authorship of the letter, which [ give
here complete that you may gather the
full text of it:
To the Members Of the Boy city Wheclm,en: The
will be sprung on Monday evening, November
IL, 1898, at Odd Fellows Hall, in the way of
q vaudeville, or variety exhibition, and hop. A
fine array of talent has been selected and
splendid entertainment is assured.
;. II is the intention of the committee hand
ing the affair to have the show commence
PionbPti! NJ Q U clOck, ana go through 10 the
end with the snap of stiff steel spring.
Dancing will commence at 10 o'clock.
The cause is good one. so let there be no
numbness OF activity on behalf of the members
In making it a grand success.
Enclosed you will please End ten tickets,
whlch kindly dispose of, if possible. There
are more on tap at the club when these are
gone Yours fraternally, COMMITTEE.
Ii that did not emanate from the bright
mind OF Secretary Howard l am much mis-
taken, though he may have had the assist
ance of President Kerrlgan or Judge
dunno as collaborators. However, the en-
tertainment will be varied and amusing,
and the hall will undoubtedly be packed,