New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-04-17
IN THE CYCLING WORLD.
JOHNSON SAID TO BE IN TROUBLE.
THE WESTERN FLYER MAY BE susPENDED-WHAT

THE WESTERN FLYER MAY BE SrsPENDED-WHAT
T. W. Eek sAys-MIcHAUX CLUB MEN TO
RIDE TO wAsHINGToN-oTHER NEWS
FOR wHEELMEN.
It was said Yesterday that another sensation Is
going to crop out In cycling affairs. The rumor Is
that John s. Johnson the Western flyer. will be
suspended by the League of American Wheemen.
pending investigation 1t is said that there Is no
direct evidence Of professionalism against johnson.
and many thought yesterday that after full In
yestigation the Racing Board of the l.. A. W. would
have to restore him to class r.
T. W Eek the manager ard trainer OF Johnson,
was seen In the city yesterday. and he was much
put ont at the rtmors concerning Johnson Il nave
heard the story of Johnsons suspension said he,
but have received official notification that sucn
action has been taken that 1t will be taken
johnson has done nothing that other Class B men
have not done and II he Ia to be suspended don't
see why others who are equally rs guilty snouii
not be suspended well. Johnson has not raced
since last fall. Possibly this action is to be taken
on account Of the rumcr that Johnson intended TO
turn professional and 20 TO Europe There IL no
evidence that Johnson intended to turn professional
You can't suspend "A any such fimsy pre-
text In Johnson Is srspendsd F'ck did rot
care to say Just what course he would pursue. but
the chances that bitter fight will be made
A party OF the members OF the Michaux Club
will start for Washington a wheeling tour at
$50 this morning The party. however, does not
go as representatives, Of the Mchaux Club, but
as individuals. G. Wyndham Quin, J. b.
Townsend and three four others Will
make the trip. 1t is expected that the
tour will take about five days The party VIII
go through Orange. Luncheon will be taken at
cally welcomed at Philadelphia and at other points
Each rider will carry change OF underwear
rubber cap and cape. pair Of leggins. gloves.
lantern. and the necessary Material Tor repam
leave to-day may Join the party at fh'iadeiphia
The season for alleged time records is here and
the usual squabbling will begin. Records made In
competition alone should be a.io%ed ~ ,e,est an
holds three Class \ records tor tae Pacific Coast,
made a straisht-away run OF a quarter OF mile
IN 6i. SECONDS. five seconds raster than the coast
record.
\ meeting Of the Racing Board Of the Metrop2i-
81 PARK Row Yesterday There was fuil attend
ancc Of the committee but the bouris plans nave
not been perfected and no information was given
out
The special sale of bicycle clothing at spaldns's
is attracting a great deal of attenton. ON Moaeay
c SeGF S M' p caea o." and required the eomSnei
Efforts OF a dozen clerks to attend TO tae wants
bicycle suits caused another rush
Tho Greenwich wheelmen gave an enjoyable en-
tertunment N the American Theatre Han last
l.! ght II "A sort OF fancy dress re option and
a new clubhouse at 80 800 West Fourth-st. ana
viii take possession on May l. The club has made
several entries FOR the l2th Regiment games.
Park Commissioner squler. OF Brooklyn, admits
that a return path from CDney Island would ne de-
srablc. hut he DOES how the iiea can oe
carrie ont at present Nix. Sluier believes ,hat
vitrled brick roal the west drive on n" Bouie-
ward would be OF measurable advantage To wheel
Cyclists Cee ting q Join the League Of American
Whcelnen may obtain full printed information ana
blanks hy sending name ana address to me CyclnS
New Tribune.