The sun., 1896-06-23
NEWS OF THE WHEELMEN.
AMATEURS ARE CHARGED WITH
VIOLxTING THE RULES.

Omcinis OF the l.. A. W., IL Is Reported,
Are Investixating the Mntter-want tho
Elevated Railroads TO Carry Wheels
Success of nn American Team in France.
The Racing Board of the L. A. w. is reported
to have started an investigation OF leading anna
tour riders regarding the payment OF their ex-
ponses during the circuit races and the charges
that they are receiving remuneration from the
trade. 1t was reported Yesterday that Chair
man Gideon will probably suspend c. w. Had
field, the Newark rider who violated the racing
rules In the Millburn road race. until he can ex-
plain satisfactorily the rumors that lie is in the
employ of n bicycle firm and competing in ANA
teur races. In addition to Hadfelds case. it is
alleged that racing team on the New YORK
State circuit Ia having It's ex penses defrayed by
an athletic club In this city. Such practice is
contrary to tho j.. A. w. racing rules and IL
proven will likely result in tho transfer of q
number OF well known local riders TO tho pro-
fessiunal ranks.
The Racing Board. 1t Is said, has received
hints that well-known member OF tho River
side Wheelmen, who is now following the cir
cult Is doing 30 at the expense OF q bicycle
house. His case Is also under investigation.
Tho Racing Board is being kept we'll informed
this year of tho NOV vements OF the racing men.
1t is stated that ono bicycle manu- facturer has a
list OF $50 racing men who riding his wheels
in amateur events throughout the country, and
that they receive from 50 to SIS for every win
and SO for every second place they score. This
practice. it is further said. has been In operation
since the opening of the racing season.
Word was received In this city yesterday that
In tho international team at Bordeaux.
France, on last Sunday, the American profess
sionai team consisting OF Charley Murphy OF
Brooklyn, Harry Wheeler OF Orange. and Earl
Eisar nf aytp a,iA had f,st IL ,h t,tn
national scratch event Murphy is credited with
victory. lie defeated a number OF we'll
known foreign racing men who have recently
defeated John s. johnson, the crack American
professional Murphy. Wheeler, and kiser
have been in France about three weeks. train
Ing for the big cash prize races. Sunday was
their first appearance. II is their intention to
mako n tour Of Europe and take part in every
important race meeting held. They are likely
to race against johnson and Mcdonald. tho
other Americans now racing abr Dad.
Tho riders OF this city are greatly interested
In tho suggestion to induce the elevated railroad
companies to carry bicycles This plan has been
in practice in Brookl yn during the past year and
has been great convenience to oil riders. busi-
ness men living up town particularly. a dele
cation OF local riders called on a. G. Spalding,
who is a member OF the Cycle Board OF Trade
yesterday in relation to this question, claiming
that 1t calls for the aid of all niuential wheel
men,: Mr.. Spalding agrees that the plan is an
excellent one, and says that be will do all in
his power to help the wheelmen. He suggests
that the bicycle riders should go still further
and see IL arrangements IS cannot DO made to have
the cable roads, particularly the Broadway and
Third avenue lines. carry bicycles up town and
down town during certain hours Of the day
He claims that many downtown business men
nightly trips to Coney Island. Staten Island. and
over tho Hudson county boulevard II arrange
ments could be made for the transportation of
wheels.
Double century runs arc now departure in
long-distance bicycle trips, and rs result only
sixteen men participated in the 2OO-mile ride of
The course was owe over the New Jersey t' roads. IN.
Guiding the Hudson county boulevard. A time
limit Of twerty.four hours was set. and fifteen
riders finished at Hoboken shortly after noon
on sunday inside OF the limit. A. w Evans OF
the New brunswick B. c.. who took part in the
century run of tho Associated Cycling Clubs OF
tho same day, Joined the NJ Manhattans after
finishing at Asbury Park and completed 800
miles miles in thirty-three hours; Al the men men FIN:
his wheel. Those who remained in tho run
a s Ebes AaoPn a
ne nannattan n. g. Gorge z. Rowland. Hudson
nS:4- i. Ms,ior, tSaaicEhhIa; +: 4 ;Spi%ii rIaR.
j: Menfiaues whites.do. H.; 4. II. Lewis. Liberty
AS the season advances and bicycle riders go
into the country for long runs. the advantage
of brakes on wheels becomes apparent. The
persons who are accustomed TO take outings in
Central Park and on the Boulevard ridicule the
necessity OF brake but It's usefulness when an
all-day run or when all grades OF roads are en-
countercd is made manifest by the great num-
Der of riders WHO are met walking down steep
hills. All women's wheels are fittod with
procession of women on riverside Drive. that
some have become SO infected with the antago-
nism against brakes. that they have had them
removed. An expert wneGlnan, in discussing
the brake question yesterday with THE Sun re-
brake on their wheels accounts for tho great
number OF accidents TO riders. Brakes do not
al to Ssy's
fitted with a brake rider can feel assured that
he can stop his wheel at once. and know from
Ge cIp pistol is rather SS'sc Clumsy TO
needful at "A critical moment"
Bicycle Club was held Mt Ronsselacr Park to-
day before nearly 1000 persons IL tho profess
on "a 1 IN
the handicap, he would most III kelly have
captured 1t also. as no was in u good position,
sd and had to 1n turn Vide when fell
losing fully forty yards and iinishing NTH. only
j. A. Powell OF the y. y. a. C.. who has been
doing well on the circuit this season, captured
follows:
one Nile, SSytceIwop y @ by Q; a. Scott, Troy; Bo
2:86
one Mile, Amateur-won by J, A. Powell, N. Y A.
c.: i. Y. Goodman. Riverside Wheomen New York
second T. W. Pierre, Winchester. " H.. third. Time,
z H.
one Mile. REORGANIZATION by F. c. Bald. Buffalo;
4a.sn"T 5q ss"n btaoen as E Tine Sog4 To" Butler Cam
one Mile. club Championship Won by Peter Smith;
Al Swctt second; a. h. Wiuuck, third. Time. g25
Half u Nile. Amat"ur-Won by |. A. Powell New
York +. +. Goo4man, =. ". second; p W. Pierce.
Winchester. y H. third. Time, Log 30.
one Nile, club HRndiCRp--Won by Potter Smith: w.
2:sl ~ ''
ono mile, Handicap. Professional Won by C. H.
Callahan. Buffalo. 10 yards. Con Baker, Columbus,
o.. 90 yards, second Jay Eaton, Elizabeth N j.. 40
yards, third: Fred Hicks, Bay city Mich 100 yards
Fourth. Time, 2iOv 20.
one Milo, Handicap. Amatcur-WOn on by l. A, Powell
New York. scratch; +. y. Goodman, New York
scratch second: Peter Smith, Troy. 70 yards. third
Time. 2'lI,
To the wheeman or wheelwoman OF endur-
nnce and nerve. who desire u trip Cor pleasure,
none affords more Of the real article than that
70 tho Delaware Water Cap, Fred c. smith,
the tennis player. and John w. Hainos, both or
itdgewood, \. j., made tho trip on saturday.
They avoided all stimulants, and had only beef
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