The herald., 1895-09-09
THE WHEELMEN
The ncA1eer-castleman Challenged New
Cycling Club

The ncAleer-Castleman Challenged New
Cycling Club
Last Monday Tom McAlser sent a chal-
lenge to Casey Castleman through the
columns of The Herald, challenging him
to twenty-five mile race, under the
same conditions as before. Mr.. Castle
man was seen by a Herald reporter about
the matter and had a good deal to say on
the subject. Mr.. Castleman said among
other things: 'McAleer knew we'll
enough when he wrote me that challenge
that l should not accept it. The last race
was OF such nature that l feel it would
he beneath me to accept it in any way, or
in fact take any notice of it whatsoever.
Moreover, in some ways it would be of
no use to mo to race Mr.. McAleer down
here, as feel sure that 1 should not get
fair play after what has happened. By
standing up for myself before the author
tiles, | have become unpopular with
many of the men who run the race meets
down here. and in consequence Of this
am not sure that their opinion would be
an unbiased one. If Mr.. McAleer should
care to race in the north, no doubt it
could be arranged, and we could meet I'M
der the auspices of the Garden City
Cyclers or some other organization of q
like character. But down here l must
decline to entertain MoAleer's PROPOSE
sion for moment"
The recent suspension of Mr.. McAleer
for alleged conspiracy in the above men,
toned race would make an sacceptance
Of any challenge from him impossible.
The racing board OF the League of Amer
lean Wheelmen has reversed the decision
of the refreree in the race in question,
and has suspended both Tom McAleer
and L. q. Hall from all tracks until they
Can produce evidence of their innocence.
AS a consequence it would be against the
rules of the league for Castleman to no.
tice in any manner the challenge that
was sent him by McAleer.
The formation of the new cycling club
has been the chief event IN bicycle cir
cles last week. The Citrus Wheelmen, as
they will call themselves, are composed
of the best known mon in the city, and
their purpose is to run race meets in a
manner that hitherto has been withheld
from the sport. A gentlemen's riding
club is a thing that has really been o
long-felt want in this locality, aud there
is little doubt that the present ofganiza.
ton is the one that will fill the vacancy.
In short time they will build hand
town, and will furnish it comfortably for
the entertainment OF the eastern riders
and visitors connected with the sport.
Among the members are that irrepres-
sible parsonage. Will knippenbers. the
urbane J. A. Kelley, OF poliscal fame,
M. A. Baker the presiding genius of the
Baker Iron Works.and many other equal
ly prominent gentlemen. More of the
elite have signified their intention of
Joining. and the club will become the
most prominent OF all such organiza-
tions on the lower coast.
SAN BERNARDINO RACES
\ Wheelmen s day at the Fiesta, San
Bernardino, on Septem Der ll7th, will be
one OF the best OF the -Four Days of Fun
and Frolic." The cycling people and
the committee have been in consultation,
and the result is programme of races
and list of prizes that Will enthuse
every wheelman in this end of the state,
and draw crowd OF "scorchers" together
such as has not met before on Southern
California track.
The full list of races and prizes, includ
ing the foot races, is as follows, the
eevnts to be run Tuesday afternoon. Sep
tenn Der 18th:
One mile. novice-First prize, $40 gold
Dedal; second, $40 gold medal.
One mile, class B-First prize, $40 gold