The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-09-20
NEWS OF THE WHEELMEN.
Serious Charges Filled Against Prominent Fac
ing CreWn.

Charges have been mado to the Racing Board
of the L. A. w. that the practice of team and
underhand work is rampant among the pacing
crews who are employed in the big match and
competition races this year.. In several races
lately the conduct OF some Of tho competi-
tive and pacing men was deemed decid-
eddy suspicious, and some sensational de-
vclopments are expected to result from tho
investigation now in progress. 1t was
charged that Jimmy Michael won tho
ive-mile open race at Hartford on Labor Day
as the result of n conspiracy between his pace
makers to throw or otherwise hinder tho other
competitors in tho race, 1t is this charge that
has led to an investigation of the practices en-.
ployed by the pacing crews. A prominent mem.
Der Of the l.. A. W. informed THE Sun reporter
that George w. Dorntee, the New England men,
Der of the L. A. w. Racing Board, is investigat-
ing the protest arising out OF the Michael race
referred to, and the outlook for the cross-exam-
ination OF some Of the leading riders is not over
encouraging for the accused men. He says that
Dorntee notified all the interested parties in tho
protest against Michael 10 be present at tho
Cooley House. Springfield, last Thursday at noon
to give their testimony, and he was very much
surprised 10 find that only two OF the men who
signed the protest were willing to give any testi-
mony. Although officially notified, the rest
studio usly avoided meeting Dorntee, although
all were present at the races. Charges have also
been filed to tho effect that there was a con:
spiracy among the racing mon TO throw Michael
and loughcad, and. as is well known, LouRhead
was deliberately fouled by one Of the riders and
Rumors are also current that some Of the
pacing crews, In recent races have, been ap-
preached, and that financial offers have been
made o the steersmen Of some OF the big ma
chimes to work for the benefit OF an outside COM
t is. said that the riders have readily accepted
the bribes.. The offer OF big purses at tourna-
mcnts and in match races this year, with the con.
sequcnt heavy betting among the intimate fol-
lowers OF the big riders. is said to have brought
about a species OF corruption among the profess
Investigation by the Racing Board for the puri-
hcation OF professional racing.
The result Of the Kiser.Bald race at Manhat-
tan Beach on Saturday may bring about ar
rangements for a match between the two riders
In, the e. training ii a quarters tHfe pl after = the he race &c Bald saSs,
evidently ,chagrined at his defeat, approached
your, The, victor cheerily, replied About
$500" Bald then remarked; AN right; ~
and Bald for large sums Of money are
n noa f &c !. nEsir tb. at K Z nop % e notice m t
ask for time TO prepare for such a race.
The result OF the race between the two mon on
action Of Bald in protesting Kiser was con.
demned. 1t is admitted that in coming up tho
and it is possible, that some part. OF kiser's
wheel did brush Bald S foot, but such a mishap
was evidently unintentional. Kiser enjoys tho
reputation OF being one Of the cleanest and
squarest riders on the racing circuit, and no
man would attribute an intentional foul to him.
The decision of the referee under the circum-
stances in refusing to allow the protest was
considered q very just one.
P%HILApELPHIA. Sept. 19.-At Willow Grove
yesterday the Penn Nhcelmen's meet attracted
a big crowd and aroused great interest. Star
buck was matched In two races. The first was
a unique contest with the running horse Romeo,
the horse. which he did easily. He GOV.
cred the mile in l:+6 As seconds. finishing
q good furlong ahead Of the runner. whose
Time for the distance was 1:5s. Starbuck
then rode q live-mile pursuit race against W. w.
Hamilton. The superiority of the local man was
manifest from the start, and on the fourth lap
he overhauled the Westerner. A triplet record
was made i, q race between two teams repro.
senting Philadelphia and Minneapolis. Tho
latter team, consisting of John S. johnson, W.
+. Becker. and ii. X. Steenson, won haudily,
and completed the distance in 10 minutes 1 2t5
seconds. Summary:
One Mile Sovice-FinAl heat won by D. Fernelmone
William Cooper second. Time. Q minutes 8e LIS
seconds.
One Mile Omen. Prores,ionai-won by J. yernier,
J. johnson second. Il. R. Steenson third. Time, 0
minutes : % seconds. Fred Sims finished nrsL bus
was disqualified.
One Mile open. Amateur-wou by W. A. LantE, J.
=; Clirt second. C. w. krick third. Time, Q minutes
IL 80 seconds.
one Nile Handicap, Professionai-won by J. A.
Vernier. Charles HenIel second. Glenn Turvtlie third.
Time. = minutes 5 is seconds.
One Third of AZ Mile Handicap, Amateur-won By J,
V. Daniels. A. C, Daniels second. J. A. Thoms third. J,
b., Gift fourth. Time. 80 80 seconds.
Five Mile Handicap. Profcssioual-won by ". Z.
second +. N. pampman. 375 yards. third; W. s. Ray
800 yards. fourth. Time. IL minutes rs 40 seconds.