The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-03-23

remain member of the San Jose Road
Club, of which he was charter member,
and he was also an honorary member of
the California and nonresident member
of the Acme and Bay City clubs. But
when he came under the direction OF
concluded it would be good free advertis-
ing scheme to put him into the Olympic
Club, and when Secretary Hunter lmpor-
tuned him he filed the application, and it
was given out as being Ziegler's Gown free
will"
Of course, this desertion of his home
club is hard blow to them, but Tellam
and Hunter are alone to blame and their
action has caused no end of unfavorable
comment. To add to the Road Clubs dis
comfort the Olympics will contest the ten
mile record made by Mcfarland at San
Jose last Sunday, which was previously
held by Christ of the Olympics. The latter
claim the course was short, as measured
by a cyclometer, and that the riders had a
forty mile gale at their backs all the dis
tance.
When left to himself Ziegler is a square,
fair-minded boy, but he now receives the
butt of all the doings of his trainer and his
lot is an unhappy one. 1t is said he is dis
satisfied with the Falcon wheel he is rid
ing, saying he cannot make as fast time on
it as on the wheel he used to ride. His
team mates are not fast enough riders to
be mutually beneficial to each other in
training, and Coulter, one of his riding
mates, aspires to be top-notcher, but
Ziegler is in his way, which has engendered
some little feeling. while to cap the climax
Ziegler is not particularly enamored OF his
trainer.
AS the matter now stands Ziegler still
belongs to the Road Club; he will ride in
the Acme Clubs relay team and race on
the track under the Olympic Clubs colors.
He is at least "a little demon" for joining
clubs, and the impression is that the
Olympics have profted nothing by secur-
ing him for mem bership, but have uncon-
sciously lent hand to his trainers adver-
tising scheme.
Advices received late last night from
San Jose indicate that the rainfall has not
been so heavy but that it will be possible
to ride down to-day or tomorrow. Ex-
tensive preparations have been made for
the Garden City Cyclers' smoker" to-
night, and invitations are extended to
every cycling club in the State, so that in
dividual invitations are unnecessary. All
Will be made thoroughly welcome.
For tomorrow Captain Delmas has ar
ranged a series of matinee races on the
new track, to commence at 2:30 P NJ, with
the following events: One-third of a mile
handicap, two-thirds of a mile handicap,
one mile handicap and one mile scratch.
Oscar Osen and Allan Jones will both ride
from scratch in the handicaps, which
should prove very interesting.
The Oakland High School Wheelmen
have issued challenge to the riders of
the San Jose High School for 25-mile
relay race, which has been accepted.
The famous racing men now training at
San Jose are enthusiastic in their praise of
the new cement track of the Garden City
Cyclers, especially Bald and Macdonald
who say it is the fastest they have ever
ridden upon. Trainer Windle thinks it
the best track in the country.
California wheelmen will be glad to
learn that the Garden City Cvclers have
been successful in securing place on the
national racing circuit, as the following
letter will explain:
PHILADELPHIA, March Is, 1895.
To J. r. Ldmkin Esq, President Garden City
Cycters, San Jose, Cdt.-DEAR SIR: Replying to
your favor of the Sth inst, inclosing draft for
$40, sanction fee for national circuit meet
think we can arrange the circuit so as to reach
California late in the season, when your
weather is best, and hope we can fix the date
to your satisfaction. Very truly yours,
GEORGE d. GIDEON,
Chairman L. A. w. Racing Board.
None of the road races scheduled for to-
morrow at San Leandro will be postponed
on account of the rain Thursday, and the
Bay City, California, Acme and Reliance
clubs will run their events as previously
stated. SPALDING.