The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-11-29
SPORTS A-WHEEL.

A story of novel bicycle contest comes
from New York. 1t runs thus 1.-The b.
cycle had a try at Uncle Sans postal serv-
known wheelman of Philadelphia attempted to
carry letter from New York to the former
city and deliver it sooner than a letter posted
IN this city at same time that he left could be
delivered in Philadelphia by the special de-
livery branch of the mail service. Nobre was
PICKED up by other wheelmen to the end of
his journey. He reached Newark ahead of
time, but from there ON the wind was against
him, and his task was not an easy one The
ROADS, however were in excellent condition,
and he made good time, nevertheless
The special delivery letter reached Phil
adelphia at 1:30 aclock, while the cyclist
was still pedaling the roads miles away
Weary and tired he dismounted at the finish
at 4:04 o'clock.
Though Nobre failed to beat the special
letter, his performance was successful in
announcer respect. He succeeded, in spite of
the head wind, in lowering the record from
New York to Philadelphia covering the 107
miles in hours and II minutes
During the past two weeks 248 patents
nave been applied for for bicycles and arti-
cles pertaining thereto. One is a revolving
tool bag.
Bicycle riders will surely recall at once
the trouble they had with the present tool
bag when they desired to procure wrench.
pump, oiler or any other article. 1t has been
necessary to dump the whole bag out and
tumble around for some time to finally find
Just what they want. The new revolving
tool bag does away with this. 1t is cylinder
shaped and occupies the same spece or If
anything, less than the ordinary tool bag
The tools are divided by partitions on the in
side on a revolving frame. Each revolution
exposes the contents Separate compartments
are reserved for the wrench, the pump oiler
and in fact, everything that is wanted by
the cyclist. Each compartment adapts itself
to the size and shape of the tool which
fits snugly and does away with all rafting.
Cyclists are waiting for 1897 models and
particularly announcements as to what the
1897 prices will be. 1t is probable that the
leading high grade wheels will list at the
same price as this year. The changes in the
they will all be confined to de-
tails. Two firms are certain to place
chainless wheels on the market, and will
third firm will make chainless wheel in adj
dition to the regular line, but will not urge
the new style until 1885, preferrng to put
out just enough in 1897 to test their model
thoroughly.
1t looks as il the colleges would figure
largely In the bicycle racing season of '97,
and that the pure amateur will be found
! in greater number among teams representing
the larger universities. The entries Of ath-
letic club teams in last years meets were
considerable. and the success of the inter
collegiate races following closely has given
an incentive to the innovation. Very few col
lege men can be found who do not ride at
least for pastfme and convenience, and with
that spirit of rivalry and Unsuitable desire
for competition which is a part of the
existence of the college youth of today the
prospects for wide range in the field of
racing seem unusually bright
against pigskin games as an exercise for
cyclists, and it is said that the rapid and
sudden stopping and turning incident to the
game have a tendency to bunch the muscles
Of the legs. and thus seriously interfere with
their value as propellers of bicycle. This
| Is theoretically correct, says cycle author