Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-04-24
PERSONAL PARAGRAP HIS

Lee Richardson. the trick rider, who has
been very Ill in Europe, is reported to be
re- pidly improving.
cycling paper says there seems to be
difference of opinion or fact somewhere.
Tom Eek says he has signed Johnson, while
Johnnie says he will not have anything to
do with Eek.
Five months ago A. P. Black of Brook
Ign was run over by truck while riding
his wheel and injured so badly that he has
been confined in hospital ever since.
Through the l.. A. w. he has brought suit
for $1,000 against the owners of the truck.
Billy Hamilton is said to be anxious for
match race with Eddie Bald, and when
the champion lands in western territory he
will be challenged to that effect.
Frank Dampman thinks that he can re-
oLce the record between Philadelphia and
New York trifle over five hours.
An exchange says that after long fight,
the spending of much money and the MAX
ing OF enough noise to drown a circus band,
Isaac Potter got a bicycle baggage bill
through the New York legislature. In his
usual quiet way Sam Boyle did the trick
without going near the legislature.
George Gideon. ex-chairman of the league
racing board. says that the appointment of
Albert Mott Is particularly pleasing to him.
as he is an old and valued friend of his,
and no man in the league is better qualified
for this position.
Charley Church of Philadelphia, who
appeared several times in this city last
year, is said to have won $2,2T5 on the cycle
track last year.
Starbuck is expected to return to the
east in time for the Decoration day meet
He and his wife are now in California.
William F. Sanger. the youngest brother
OF Walter Sanger, who is regarded as one
OF the fastest professionals in Wisconsin,
has been signed by cycle company to ride
their wheel and receive SIS per month
Fred J. Titus has announced his willing
ness Tor match race of one hour at Grand
Rapids. Mich. some time in July.
1t is rumored that Walter C. Sanger has
been offer ed 5000 to ride a certain wheel
this season. and there Is little doubt that
this contract will be closed as soon as the
preliminaries are arranged. 1t is further
stated that he will receive 5000 from a
tire firm and an equal amount from a sad
die firm. This will make a total salary of
s9WO, and, placing conservative estimate
op nus winnings. the fast Milwaukean will
probably earn $4,000 this season.
All hopes of match race between Arthur
Zimmerman and Eddie Bald have been
given up by the promoters of the scheme.
Albert Mott caught the bicycle fever elev-
en- years ago, learning In this city, under
the instructft n of Bert Owen.
Mike Garter. once shining light, Is now
at Philadelphia, where he will race this
year. he will possibly appear in this city.
Lozana. the Spanish champion, has Joined
the racing brigade in Paris, and is ex-
pected to make good showing.
j. M. Pickens. the secretary Of the Ala
I'm u.r eioii' mas oeen appointed to posi-
ton in the Agricultural Department
Frank Libbey. who has for so many
years been identified with the local agency
OF the Victor wheel, has taken charge of
1ne DOWNTOWN branch of the Sylph- linton
agency. located on 18th street
Willie Arend the German crack. who
lately was successfully operated on for
tumor In the neck. went in training too
soon and suffered a relapse
Clint Davis and AL Newhouse have Joined
Jack Princes southern indoor circuit,
Bob McCurdy, who was a team mate of
Chariey Church last year, is not expected
to be on the track this season. he invested
some OF his money In a Nevada mine which
turned out to be an excellent investment.