New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-18
IN THE CYCLING WORLD.
THE I. A. W. TO INVESTIGATE THE SIX
DAYS RACE.

nrssRs. POTTER AND MOTT MAY BE THE JUDGES
TO SIT ON THE cAsE-GooD RIDING PROM
Used FOR sUNDAY-AsHINGER
TAKES ALL THE BLAME
wheelmen at large and the officials OF the League
OF American Nheemen particularly commune ~ w.
cu.s the recent six days race and the chances are
that Tho case will not he allowed to drop until
thorough investigation has been MADE Ash'neei'
who built the track and p I. Powers one % 'iie
managers the race. had interviews win rs.
aent Potter Yesterday Ashnger admitted that any
shortage In the track was his fault. and ne ex-
oners.ed tho managers from all blame He tod
President POTTER that he had measured the track
as he supposed. with a slxteen-foot POLE but when
questioned closely said that he thought that II was
of that length as he had tod one OF his assistants
story told yesterday was that the pole furnished 70
A1s b had 9 zee, of t. Wien eS sE asked
Ashnger why he had not driven lacks N me uacS S
ana course would have taken time. and tha; he
had not time to spare ath9ngn ne e,i aIea
President Potter. when seen last night, intinated
that the league would take measures to nave the
trouble investigated thoroughly. He salo tha' II
anv one had been guilty OF taking liberties with the
xa.blic punishment should be meted out to MIN.
The chances are that an open investigation Will be
held in this city next week. and that Mr. Potter and
Albert Mott the chairman Of the Racing Board OF
the W will personally cSaduc; IT, It Is 5 said
the construction OF the track and by calling an me
cas and others i'm IN the the. sc4 race msT BE-
brought to light. 1t is said that the Madison
Square Gardens share OF the receipts for the recent
race were close TO $4,000.
Ono OF the interesting developments OF bicycle
construction is the Tinkham Jeinrikisha, or
Invalid Chair Cycle. In It any one who does not
care for or Is not able take part IN the excessive
~ ling ma pleasure
benefit of cycling without OF the nervous strain
danger or fatigue. The machines are IN me form
Ing an adjustable back and a footrest on the front
This Is mounted delicate springs. which. Win
rider rid is behind and even if he has had little KNOW
edge OF steering he can propel one OF these ma
S9Res fam zen These ache viii be at ali
the winter resorts. such as Atlantic CITY, cape May
bermuda, the Florida coast and southern CalNornla
this season.
Arthur Zimmerman. who IN his palmy days was
looked upon the brightest star OF the racing
armament yesterday examined the plans for the
new cycle track at Berkeley Oval and gave 1t as
his opinion that would easily prove the fastest In
America. II not in the word. The former cham
pion was enthusiastic. too. in his commendation OF
the elaborate plans for seating arrangements. and
declared that the innovation of "standees." SO
called upon which thousands Of people may stand
and have an unobstructed view OF the whole track.
would prove popular Contracts FOR compeetlns IN, me
Class sports Of ali kinds are now under considera
ton, and viii be closed within few days. The
neS sre to be- carried out early in the spring
Those who are looking forward TO their usual
Sunday ride can feel encouraged at the reports re-
ceived at the local headquarters Of the League OF
American wheelmen yesterday regarding the condi-
ton Of the suburban roads. Most OF the macadam
and II no more rain falls between now and Sunday
the riding ought be excellent The dirt roads are
also drying out, and many OF them Will be In good
shape for riding.
The orcials Of the New York State Division OF the
League Of American wheelrnen will hold prelim-
mary meeting at tho Grand Union Hotel to-day to
arrange for the general meeting OF the division:
meef WV viii be held simply to arrange the details
for the general meeting. and no Information VIII be
given out until Monday.
Hale and Rice, two Of the competitors in the six
day race have made arrangements to take tho
atrical tour through the outlying districts and to
give exhibitions on the home trainer
Cyclists desiring to Join the League Of American
wheelmen may obtain full printed information and
membership blanks by sending names and addresses
20 the Cycling Editor, The Tribune
FOR REGISTRATION OF RACING METZ.
Baltimore Dec. II CSpecaD.-Albert Mott. chair
man of the League of American Whcemen Racing
Board. said to-day that he would make strong
appeal before the next National Assembly for the
passage Of an amendment requiring ell racing men
10 be registered. There are now about nine thou
sand raclng men In America some sir thousand OF
whom are amateurs. With such a vast number OF
to look after. M Mott Is Of course grea, tS
however to register. he thinks that the labors Of
the Racing Board would be considerably lessened.
II Is probable that the fee for registering will be
g. the same as required by the Amateur Athletic
Union for similar service.
C. p. SAWYER on "COLLEGE ATHLETICS"
The monthly meeting Of the Quid Nunc Club
held last night at No. l& Lenox-ave. Vernon NJ
Davis the president, presided. and introduced
Charles P. Sawyer. the sporting editor Of The
Evening Post" who the speaker OF the even