The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-12
THIRD RACE MEET.
Washington Man Carries OFF the Highest

Award.
The third race meet of tho Virginia
Wheel Club began yesterday promptly mt
$3.50 p M, at the Lake ad Driving Park
under the most favorable auspices. A
light shower of rain put the track in
splendid condition and it seemed that the
riders were never in better trim. The
crowd while not large was full of enthu :
siasm and shouted themselves hoarse over
their fayorites.
These races are held under the sanction
of the L. A. w. racing board, especial
sanction having been granted, and H L.
Cheatham, of the club, appointed referee
The officials for this occasion were as fol-
lows: Judges, Il. II. Bransford Edw w.
Robertson and Roy B. Smith. Timers,
Edward S. Green, George w. Ramsey and
a. r. Bowdre. Clerk of the course r..
Frank Taylor, assistant clerk of the
Hippo.
The following is n resume of yesterdays
programme:
Event No. 1-One mile novice, Roanoke
riders; first, John NJ. Hanna: second, NJ.
Dunkleberger; third, NJ. II. Lewis; time,
2:35
Event No. 2-Half mile, open; fiji st,
Louis Smith, Washington; second, j. 6.
Roger; third, Geo. l.. Hart; time Loo 40
Event No. 3-One mile, lawyers; first,
John NJ. Hart second, II. w Gilmer:
time 253
Event No. 4-One mile, Roanoke riders;
first, John NJ. Hanna; second, j. S.
Roger third, Jos. Hanna; time 2:40 8 ). .
Event No. 5.-Half mile boys under II,
Roanoke riders; first W. b. Franklin;
second Walter Joel; third, John w.
Wade; time 32.
Event No 6.-Quarter mile, Roanoke
riders; first, John NJ. Hanna; second, J.
S. Fox; third, j. S. Roger; time, .35 40.
Event No Five miles, open; first,
Louis Smith, Washington; second, Alon-
20 Il. HORNE; third, Jos. Hanna; fourth,
j. S. Hoffman; time; 14:53 2,5
Between events No. and Z the specta-
tors were entertained by Mr. Rollins, of
this city, with some fancy trick riding, he
performing many difficult feats practiced
by some of the professional trick riders
The second day of the meet will begin
day at $3.50 p. IN. and it is safe to pre-
dict that large crowd will be in attend
ance. The proceedings will be full of in
terest and the people of Roanoke should
show their interest in the meet by giving
the promoters some encouragement by
their attendance if nothing more. The
business men of the city have been quite
liberal in the way of donating valuable
prizes.
TODAY'6 PROGRAMME.
Event No. S, quarter mile, open-1, tur-
tie neck sweater; 2, bicycle shoes; 3, pic
ture.
Event No. 8, one mile, youths II to 20
years of age, inclusive, pair shoes; 2,
lantern; 3, pair silk suspenders.
Event No. 10, one mile, OPEN,
medal; 2, silk vest; B. lady's umbrella.
Event No. II, half mile, spectators
race.-Open to any one in audience, rid
ing in cycling (road) orcitizen's dress; no
entry fee. /, dressing set; g. merschaum
pipe; 3, china dish.
Event No. 10, half mile. Roanoke rid
ers-1, pocket kodack; 2, hat 8, pipe
(French briar).
Event No. 10, slow race, 100 yards,
tan shoes; 9, one dozen "Carbonettes;' 3,
bisque smoking set
Event No. IA, five miles, Roanoke rid
ers-1, medal; 2, box Shenandoah Club"
cigars; 3, picture; 4 two bottles Colgate's
Cashmere Bouquet"
Event No. 10, one mile, consolation, for
riders who have not won prize at this
meet, picture; 2, lantern: 3, bicycle
cap.