The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-11-30

strong as an OK, and knows a thing or
two about boxing, and because he is so
good-natured and easy-going he Is often
imposed upon But if Mr.. Bald will take
& friends advice he won't tread on Wells
toes too often.
Lincoln Hodgkins, an old-time member
of the Bay City Wheelmen, was married
on Thanksgiving day. He has practically
given up riding for the past year or more,
but was ut one time quite prominent III
cycling affairs.
Next year will be distinctively year for
single-tube wires. Each successive season
since their first Introduction has been
marked by an increased demand, which
could only be met by manufacturers dis
cardlng other patterns and making the
''hosepipe." The past season, with its
vastly augmented number of wheei-ridcrs,
has given practical demonstration of
their ability and popularity in manner
which lustihes every claim of the makers.
Their most popular feature, and the one
which appeals most largely to the active
cyclists reasoning faculties, is their SIM
piIclty. There is nothing less complex In
the line OF pneumatic tires than the sim
gle-tnbe, and certainly nothing that will
give better service.
The Imperial Cycling Club will hold a
tlve-miie handicap road race over the
course from San Lcandro 10 Haywards on
Sunday, December 8, weather permitting.
There will be large entry list, and Frank
NJ. Byrne, from scratch, will try to lower
Hamlin's record of IL IL 2-5. Upon the
same day, Immediately after this race,
there will be a tive-mile race for the eight
tandem teams now in the club. This
should be an exciting affair, the first of its
KIND ever seen on this coast. Suitable
prizes will be offered for both events. En-
tries close with the secretary Thursday
evening, December 5.
Those who recall the mile record that
existed five years ago, when the best man
In America was endeavoring to pull 1t be-
low 2:15, cannot but marvel at the turn OF
speed now being shown by the cyclists.
Five years ago competition miles ridden
under 2:20 were chronicled as being mar
velous and now what does the average
rider think of Otto Ziegler's remarkable
record OF :53 rs? This is going, and no
mistake. But the system OF pacing now in
vogue has got down to such fine point
that it really detracts from the interest in
the sport. Those who like to see wheel
man ride for what there is in him can find
little solace in witnessing string of them
following four-seated machine and wait
ing for the last quarter of mile before
showing their real worth. Pacemaklng as
it is now conducted cannot last another
year.
There will be a members meeting of the
Imperial Cycling Club next Monday night.
The club is making preparations for
ladies night, to be held at the clubhouse
on Van Ness avenue some time next
month.
Every novice has am billions to become
Zimmerman or Bald. A writer recently
stated that one out of every 200 made
success of the vocation. The other 1919
ride part of the season and then retire,
or manage TO pull along in local events for
several years without gaining any promi-
hence. Worlds champions are scarce.
Early this week Lieutenant Caldwell
called a run of the Bay City Wheelmen to
Redwood City for tomorrow, but it looks
now as though the rains had spoiled the
roads for the trip. Caldwell will go over
the course to-day, and if it is not easily
ridable the run will be to the park in
stead leaving the clubhouse promptly at
"a. NJ. Captain Plummer is off on a ten
days business trip into the country.
George Simpson, from Stanford Uni
versity, and Charles w. Hammer of Santa
Cruz, two well-known Bay City Wheel
Thanksgiving week. w. ]. Edwards.
George w. Pollard and ]. A. Chase,
Garden City Cyclers, came up from San
Jose to see the football game Thursday.
SPALDING.
The Phoenix Cycling Club held its
second meeting last evening at its head
quarters, 1886 Folsom street. 1t was de-
cided to have the sweaters, caps and
emblems ready for next Sundays run.
The club has received twenty applications
for its proposed ladies' annex. The ladies
intend to have a meeting shortly. The
club officers elected are:
Captain, Herman Jergensen; first lieutenant,
Charles Ansler; secretary and treasurer,
Herman Goetzhain Jr. Members. HOLE, H.
lnIs ~
Serras, 0. Hinkler, E. Terchman, F. RebsIock
P. Schonig. A. Muller, F. Lueche, C. Stugart,
II. Keenbeck, 4. Carl, J. Maker, j. Donavan,
Mr.. Barber, Mr.. Hilbich, Mr.. Kesseler, Mr..
Schultz.
THE OARSMEN.