New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-11
IN THE CYCLING WORLD.
WEED OF APPROACHES TO THE coon
ROADS OF QUEENS COUNTY

r.Ry MEN-THE BAD WEATHER OF YEsTER-
nay A DISAPPOINTMENT TO MANY RIDERS
One thing much needed is a well-paved street
s,cb will enable New-York riders to reach the
"a roads OF Queens County, Long Island. The
lars OF this city go to Brooklyn in their quest Of
GOOD roads. particularly on Saturdays. Sundays and
solidays Let any who doubts IL station him.
elf near the Brooklyn Bridge on those days. at the
recently third-st. ferry. at the Ninety ninth-st
cry and see the swarms of cyclists on their way
70 Long Island Wheelmen can go over the Bridge
OF oSsSs which will lead them to Coney Island, Bath
reach Fort Hamilton and Bensonhurst. but II Is
s al the other hnc driveways of Queens on a
wheel OF course the cyclists are grateful to the
iSsr wheels on the trains to the end of that road
IN East Ne~York, but they prefer to wheel the
entire distance
The New-York State Division OF the League OF
American Wheelmen has splendid opportunity be-
fore II to Jump In and do the riders Of the wheels .
real service. and the chances that it Will do
The Good Roads Association OF Brooklyn has done
trustworthy work in keeping the wants Of the
vheelmen constantly before the city authorities.
but the L. A. W.. with Its tremendous membership
and wide influence, do more. With 10000 men,
bers in this State alone, the powers that be could
not afford to ignore a formal and praiseworthy re-
quest from such organization. There are two
ways in which the wheelmen could secure proper
approach to the good roads or Queens County;
H me other would be he repavns Of Eastern Park
way 10 the end of the road. II Is probable that
representatives at Albany the latter part of De-
ceinoer, and If this suggestion is taken up N
before next summer. The only way in which the
Nheelmen can accomplish anything Is through nnited
70 make demands for cyclists That the newly
elected Mayor of Brooklyn is a sound, good roads
nan seems assured
Interest in cycling among the regiments here
abouts is increasing. and II the present indications
are trustworthy most Of the local regiments will
have regularly organized bicycle corps before
another year goes around. The 18th Regiment was
the first to recognize the wheel in that way In this
city. but the soldier boys have not done much in
cycling this fall An effort will be made TO get some
Of The cycling company Of the sh Battalion has
become so popular that there is some talk OF or
much enthusiasm shown in the matter that rival
10 Captain Staubachs wheemen may be in the field
70 s1sr Bicycle Company in the list Regiment At
time many athletes Joined the regiments on &C
changed, and the wheel vii be the magnet TO bring
many recruits 10 the local regiments
The disagreeable weather yesterday caused much
disappointment TO wheelmen in this neighborhood.
and the uptown drives and the popular Cycle Path
IN Brooklyn for on Sunday presented de-
serted appearance. The, drizzle in the morning il
roads dried somewhat and few venturesone
cists took out 'ne of chm b rns and sev
era centuries arranged for yesterday, but about
all mad 10 be postponed.
Some concerted action is TO be made TO encourage
intercollegiate cycle racing, and the chances are
that the college athletic meetings will devote moro
attention TO the bicycle than in the past Columbia
College favors such plan. and the other coiieges
are likely to .ook kindly upon II. The general inter
st track and d sports is ca not o so grsat or Ja 40
ignore the cycle. An intercollegiate DcycIe TOUT
nsment next summer would furnish excellent sport,
and such meeting would attract large CROWD OF
spectators.
The League of American whee'men has gained an
important ally in the wheelway League of Oneida
County C. D. White the president Of that associa-
ton was in this city Saturday, and he had con
ference with J. b. Potter the chief consul or the
L. A W. OF this State The Oneida League mas a
membership OF 300, and II is hourshing IT. VII
work hand in hand with the State Division In the
cause OF good roads.
Cyclists desiring to Join the League Of American
Wheelmen may obtain full printed Information and
blanks by sending name and address TO Cycling
Editor NewYork Tribune.
NOVEMBER ls OR NOT AT ALL
cREsCENTs POSITION AS TO THE PROTEST OF
THE ORANGE ATHLETES
II looks as II the dispute between the Crescent
and Orange Athletic clubs would disrupt the
Amateur Football Union for good. Each club has
issued bulky statements to the public, and the fol-
lowers Of the game are wearying OF the whole
saua bile They want football the grdiron. and
not a waste of printers ink. Those well Informed
think that the protest against Philip King as pro-
fessonal comes with bad grace when 1t is remem-
hered that he played the orange baseball team
last
Campbell c. Brown. the president Of the Crescent
Athletic Club. issued statement last night lie
says that his team will take the field next SATURDAY
prepared to meet the team from Orange. The club
ala tbn Orar pam q
other date In conclusion Mr.. Brown says
The attack made on Mr.. King is only cloak TO
hide the position of Orange; they fear to play
unfair methods Failing in this. they seek pre-
text 70 back out Of their contesfe
AGAINST most Of the amateur football teams and
the ful knowledge OF the Orange Club and ques:;
ton TO his status as an amateur was raised until
as an amateur member of the Orange Athletic Club
Ss Ga1Ss nd Of Bs e hs fail
refusal so 10 do caused this attack which compeis
Orange stultify itself by now characterzing their
baseball nine as professional one.
Frank T. Lawrence. manager OF the Crescent
team last right said:
We have admitted that the charges ag Snid
not affect his eligibility 70 play unasr I'm .ne aenfon
he union Orange itself 9e fa mex az sS
when It contended in regard TO M Logan paIa
ms. of ihs apG under the
rujes Of the union was one who receives money Tor
PLAYING football. and that Mr.. Logan was 'o'
Professional. football player.
FIGHTING FOLLOWS FOOTBALL GAME
Denver. Nov lo-A football game yesterday AFTER
roon between the Denver Athletic Club and team
from the State University wound up In co"i''o'
tia, tbreatened to include the whole field OF spec
,.,. IT,. came had been the toughest OF the
season. and altogether six men had been laid OUT.
While two others OF the visitors were wounded ana
held their places. During the intermlssion ueorse
Fonda OF Boulder, went over TO the Denver Dress
jngrooro and called the Denver centre F1eo.
Ited demonstrated with him for using
ss hnt Inc remark was followed by some