The morning times., 1896-12-20

all men who have won fame in the long
distance races. First, OF course, is Teddy
Hale, the wonderful Irish rider who broke
the worlds siX-day record by more than
three hun lrcd miles in the Madison Square
contest last Week. His remarkable per
formance excited universal admiration in
the racing world. Although on his wheel
longer than any other rider, lie was fresh
ana strong AT the end and finished the last
few miles OF the race in a remarkable
burst Of speed. Rice, OF Wilkesbarre, Pa.
proved himself most wonderful racer
coming in a close second TO Hale and
winning the title OF American champion.
lie won thousa ndS OF friends by his game
riding in New York, and on his return 10
his home after the race, the entire city
rendered him an ovation like unto that
which used to greet the homecoming of
the victorious athlete in the Olyupian
games OF ancient Greece.
Though physically some what fraiI lie
Seems TO possess almost unlimited powers
of endurance. In the coming race the
struggle betwe he and Hale is sure
TO be a battle royal.
Ned ReddinG, the Soldier rider from
Omaha, Neb., who finished third in the
New York race. is another famous racer,
and he will make it interesting for Hale
and Rice
SOME DARK HORSES
Tony PIummer VIII bring Bis entire En-
glish racing team, which includes Hale,
Chapplc, Lumsden and two dark horses
whose names VIII not be disclosed until
the last moment. other riders of note en-
tered are: Albert Schock. the former
holder Of the siX-day record; Frank Waller
the Flying Dutchman;'' Fred Forster,
the German racer; II. II. Maddox OF
Asbury Park, n. j.; Peter Golden, c. w
Ashineer and several Others.
Probably the most wonderful rider Of the
world is Tom Linton, the famous English
man. who VIII daily go against the time
records at various distances, both paced
and unpaced. Linton holds the one. three.
four, five, seven, ight ana nine-mle world
| records, and he has never ridden in better
form than at present.
Linton came from the same town in
Wales which produced that other remark
able racer, little Jimmy Michael. who has
been making such a stir by his recent
performances in the racing world.
SPRINT RACES SCHEDULED.
Eddie Bald, the American champion,
in his daily attempts 10 fracture various
records, VIII be another great attraction
Of the races. Like Linton, he will try
for both the paced and unpaced records
A great deal of interest will be taken
in the comparison of the work Of the
American and English champions.
There is strong possibility that a
number OF exceedingly interesting races
| will be arranged between the various stars
| during the program Of the carnival Star
| buck, the Philadelphia flyer, who defeated
| Linton during the Madison Square races,
viii very likely NEE t the Englishman again.
The entries for the siX-day race will
| close next Wednesday evening 1t is
not yet known whether any Of the local
| racers will enter, Dut as the time for training
is So short it is hardly likely that they
will
In securing this great siX-day race with
| the many famous entries, Washington Ina s
| gotten ahead OF many cities of twice its
| size that had been infected by the six.
| daT' ever. the most prolnine Mt being
| Chicago.
If the throngs which gathered at the
Madison Square races day and night viii
serve To indicate the interest that is going
to be taken in the Washington event
| Convention Hall viii not begin to accom-
, modate those seeking admission.
CAPACITY OF THE HALL.
Madison Square Garden had a capacit,
| OF about twenty thousand people, and
this was severely taxed, espec
tally toward the end Of the contest
AT the most Convention Hall will not holt
more than ten thousand spectators. includ
ing the skaters, after the track has beer
Laid, so there is a possibility of many
being turned away.
Washington is city Of cyclists, for ther
is undoubtedly a larger percentage OF
wheelmen in proportion to the popuia
tion than in any city~of the country. Thi
being the case the interest in seeing tn
| famous racers compete is sure to be yer,
/ keen from the start 10 the finish.
! 4.xE.