Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-23
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The variety Of prizes given at bicycle
race meets can hardly be imagined. The
trophies embrace many different kinds of
things, but the most unique ever known in
this city was a bull pup, which was put up
as the prize in the match race last Satur-
day at the race meet given under the aus
pices Of the Athletic Association Of George
town University. The match race was be-
tween Schade and Moran, and was for a
mile. Both men rode us hard in the race
rs If for a prize at the full amateur limit
The animal was on exhibition before the
race. and was admired by all who saw it.
Before the race the contestants entered
into an agreement. If Schade was the win
ner of the event. he was to name the pup
Jimmy, in honor of Moran On the other
hand II Moran won the race he was to
name 1t Schade. Moran as is we'll known.
won the event. The dog bears the name
Of Schade, and is a pet in the Moran family
household. Moran had more satisfaction in
naming the pup Schade than would be
imagined. As he expires d it to a friend.
he could beat Schade amy time he wanted,
referring, of course, to the dog, and not to
the rider.
1t is likely that mex, season the Interna-
tional Athletic Park track will have
cement surface The management is now
debating the matter, and is very fayorably
impressed with the condition of things It
has been recognized all along that a dirt
track Is more expensive in the long rim
than a cement track, though the cost of
putting in the latter kind, of course ts
many times greater. The general public is
not aware Of this matter. and looks upon
of the cost Of repair, etc. To get the track
at the International Park in condition for
meet costs all the way from 500 to over
500. depending altogether upon the condi-
In -
longed drouth the track is apt to become
dusty, and has to be sprinkled, and rolled
firmly. In case OF q rain. the dirt absorbs
the moisture, and the track gets heavy. Ow-
ing to its construction a heavy rain is yery
apt to cause the earth to wash. especially
at the turns, and the break has to he filled
In, and rolled so aszto make it equal to the
other portions of the course All this takes
money. and in the aggregate amounts to a
good sum. In the case Of q cement track
such is not the case A good heavy cement
track about ten feet wide around the en-
tire course would accomplish a good deal.
For the balance of the track a COATING Of
cement, heavy enough to withstand hard
riding and yet prevent the earth from
washing on the main portion. would answer
all requirements. This is the scheme at
present presented. and it viii most likely
go through.
The SECOND OF the series Of intercity
more, II the weather permits. This is in
accordance with telegram received by
Manager Clark early in the week. The
original intention was to run the second
race on on Wednesday afternoon Of this
week. but the weather was too bad for the
sport, and hence postponement until to-
day. The members Of the local team were
Immediately notified of the matter. and
will undoubtedly be represented today at
the monumental city.
The fact that the Baltimore people will
continue the series Of races il gratifying.
The telegram above referred to was signed