The San Francisco call., 1896-10-31
AMONG THE WHEELMEN.

Wells, Ziegler and Aylward Return
From the Eastern Circuit.
There are no rosd-races or country runs
scheduled for tomorrow by any of the
prominent bicycle clubs, probably for the
reason that the close proximity of elec-'
ton day demands that the wheelmen shall
stay in town and work for their various
candidates. There are number of these
events in prospect for November, however.
If fair weather prevail.
The Imperial Cycling Club held very
enjoyable party at Odd Fellows He'll last
evening. 1t was the clubs third hop. and
ethough it seems considerable to sag, was
gwen on a higher scale even than its
predecessors. The dancing was kept up
until q late hour and the members and
their friends thoroughly enjoyed them
selves.
The next National assembly of the
League of American Wheelmen will be
held at Albany. n. Y, and will not come,
10 San Francisco, as was hoped. 4. NJ.
Welch will probably be the delegate from
California for this division. And, by the
way, q very unfair criticism of Mr.. Welch
recently appeared in Cycling West, penned
by its San lose correspondent, critlciZing
league affairs on this coast i'll general and
Mr.. Weich's conduct IN pagtic llar. The
writer complains because San Jose was
given no representation on the board of
officers. As matter OF fact, there are
probably not more than fifty league mem
pers in the Garden City to-day, for the
reason that the big club there refused to
renew for 1S96-97. They care very little
for the league down there and mUstnot
be surprised at reciprocal action on the
part of the officials here. However, no
one should criticize Mr.. Welch, for this.
He IS known everywhere as q perfectly
fair and impartial gentleman, who has
conducted his affairs as member of the
National racing board with wonderful tact
and discretion and has earned the good
will Of all the riders and those who follow
the sport.
Reading the prospectus of the recently
organized Wanderers Cycle Club formed
In the Mission in which the charter men,
bers state their intent to be to thoroughly
enjoy cycling, never scorching or elm bing
hills, or riding too far, reminds me OF
similar ASSOCIATION known as the Go-easy
Club, whose EN- blem is q shade tree, and
which has been q success from lis incep-
tien half a year ago. Four ladies and four
gentlemen comprise the total member
ship, which is limited to that mum Der.
There are offices to- be filled, and each
member holds one. Country runs are
taken with unfaiIing regularity every Sun
Gay, and their riding abilities may be
judged from the fact that they once rode
10 Centeryille,o twenty-one miles, in an
hour and q half. and after lunch rode on
TO San Jose, forty-two milesafor the day,
in time for the early train home And
yet it is the Go-easy Club. During the
week the members meet at each others
houses and card and theater parties are in
order. 1t is probably the most successful
club of its kind l knowaof q happen to be
a member myseif), and if the Wanderers
follow on the same lines they will have
found the true enjoyment to be had in
cycling
"BilIy' Young, the8weH-known trainer,
who has just left the National racing cir
cult, says, regarding the crack riders, that
Bald is the best all-around man, day in
and day out; he is sure of place in any
race. Cooper is in the best condition. gen
orally, and he trains harder than any
rider on the circuit; condition wins for
Cooper. Gardiner IS the sDeedlest man
of the lot, but he does not use his head.
Ziegler is strong and plucky rider, and
can be depended upon to be in the front
ranks at the tape. Tom Butler is won
der, but he IS not q slayer. If he is pre-
pared for special race he will beat them
all; then the next day they will all beat
him. Sanger's trouble is that be can't
jump. he is the best of the lot on long
sprint.
The actual vote cast in the recent elec-
ton of the North California Division,
League of American Wheelmen, was as
follows:
For chief consul, Frank H. Kerrigan, San
Francisco, 741; yice-consul, Henry f. Wynne,
San Francisco 756; secretary-treasurer, STAN
ley G. Scovern, San Francisco, 661, and Lewis
C. Hunter, San Francisco. f03; representatives
at laTge-From San francisco: John S. Egan
TAI, James w. Coffroth TAT, w. J. Pixley 75l,
George II. Stratton $50; Oakland-A. p. Swain
749. George H. Strong 752; Peraluma, Frank
X. Lippitt 757; Sacramento, Francis T. Dwyer
ISL.
The new league road books are now in
the hands of the secretary treasurer, ready
for distribution. They are to be ent free
to all mem bers who have never had road
book of the division and for so cents to
those who have the 1885 edition.
CAPTAIN Lewis will lead thea members of
the San Francisco Road Club on blind
run tomorrow.
The annual election of the California
Cycling Club will be held Monday even
ing, the names OF the nominees for the va
rious offices having already been given in
TIE CALL.
Entries for the amateur road races to be
held at San Rafael week from to-mor-
row will close next Wednesday evening
Entry blanks can be had from Frank Nj.
Byrne, 5l6% Jones street. %
Aue Olyulpc OtuD w HeetmenS -annua al
century run takes place tomorrow around
the bay. The division which expects to
make the ride in seven hours will leave
Ninth and Market streets at A. NJ and
the slower riders VIII start an hour later.
G. S. Wells and Otto Ziegler Jr., the
California professionals, whoo have been
on the Eastern circuit, and r. p. Ayl-
ward, Ziegler's trainer, are back in this
State again, having stopped off at Wells
home near Pleasanton. They will come
to this City to-day. Both Wells ind
Hiegler are in good form and Will rideat
the opening of the new Velodrome track
on November 81. The track is now.ready
for training purposes, the admission is
Tree, and doubtless great many riders
and spectators will assemble there to-
morrow. The track is at Baker and Fell
streets. SPALDING.