Evening star., 1896-08-15
COLORED WNEELHES.
Aims and Objects of the Proposed
League Discussed.

frODOAGd
League Discussed.
The colorsd cyclists Of the District held q
meeting last evening a the icolored Young
Mems Christian Associa ton building, on
18th street between Q and r. streets, which
wet attended by a numberaof riders Mr..
Samuel E. Lacy. the temporary chairman,
called the meeting to order, with the tenn
porary secretary. George Howard, recording
the proceedings of the meeting. The aims
and objects Of the proposed organization
were talked over. and fnllyi explained by
the chairman. meeting with the approval
of all. Representatives from the Hannibal
Athletic Club. the Cross Country Cycle
Club. the AEacostia Bicycle Club, the Ideal
Cycle Club. the Rambler Club and several
other organizations were present.
The league of the colored riders in the
District will be after the United Wheel
ems organization, though 1t is contem-
1t national affair, by organizing and con-
soifdating similar organizations all over the
country. The election of officers was held.
and Samuel E. Lacy was unanimously elect
ed to the position, his earnest and ener-
getic work to perfect the orga anization be-
Ing commended by all present. Other off,
GERS were elected as follows: Vice president
James Langhorne; secretary, George How
ard; assistant secretary, Judd Malvin:
treasurer, DR.. Bruce Evans
A committee was appointed to draft a
constitution and bylaws for the organiZa-
tion. and the names Of nearly fifty men
were placed upon the roll as charter men,
hers OF the new organization.
Defeated by warrenton.
The Columbia Athletic Club of Washing
ton. D. c., was defeated at Warrenton Va,
yesterday by the Warrenton team. The
Washington club was assisted by players of
the Rockville, Nd. team. The score stood
q to IA in favor of Warrenton.
Rain Delays Champ pion Tennis.
The championship matches between Ho-
vey and Hobart and Neel brothers, the
western champions at tennis, and the con-
ISOLATION matches, which were to have been
played at Narragansett yesterday, were
postponed until this morning on account of
rain.
Robert j. Makes n Mile In 2,O3.
Robert J. paced an exhibition mile at Fort
Wayne, Ind. yesterday afternoon in 20S,
breaking the track record of 2:03 3-4. made
by himself two years ago. Time by quar-
ters: O:31k. 1:O2, 1:32, 2:O3
Harry Park on sProfessionals."
To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
In your interesting column last Satur-
day I read with interest the communlca-
ton sent Chairman Gideon by Mr. Fred
Sims In relation to his troubles Of which
he seems to have a large share just at
present. I will not here enter into the de-
tails Of his communication except that part
which says: II was given my amateur
status by the National Assembly when
class B men were given permission to COM
pete either IS amateurs or professionals
This latter class I will not ride in. 1t 10
more than dfstasteful to me- as am look
ing Tor, and making, business reputa-
tion, and around here 4 professional is
looked down upon in business circles"
Evidently Mr.. Sims doesn't quite under
stand what he was writing about. 1 am
professional cyclist and I defy any one
to bring anything against me that 1 have
ever done that was detrimental to the
sport or that would in any manner jeop-
ardize my honorable standing in the busi-
ness or cycling world which I hope and
think I enjoy There are, to my certain
knowledge, some so-called '"amateurs' in
this city who do now and have for sew
eral seasons past belonged in the profess
sional a. ranks; according to the rules Of the
Law. And their character wouldn't be
tainted thereby, either I have also no.
ticed that some of the most fragrant viola
tions OF the rules Of the racing board have
been openly INDUCED in by amateurs re-
peatedly at meets held in this city recent
iy. that really deserved the earnest atten-
ton OF the proper officials, for the good of
the sport. 4
Mr.. Sims has been on the track long
enough to know better than make such
an assertion. and I should advise him to
'hrst remove the mote out Of his own
eye. etc" Let us have clean sport at all
times, but don't let any one say that he
is too good for the professional ranks, for
man can be man in every sense of the
word, and not be inclined to stoop to low
methods in order to win few paltry dol
fars, even though he Is q professional BIZ
cyclist. HARRY PARK.
Harold sewnn to Speak for Mckinley.
Gen. Powell Clayton at New York yes
terday received from National Committee
man Maniey OF Maine list Of the distin-
guished speakers who will stump the pine
tree state for Mckinley and Hobart. The
list includes Harold NJ Sewall, soR Of
Bryan's associate; Senator's Hale, Frye
and Lodge, Congressman Dingiey, Boutelle