Evening star., 1897-05-01


to many riders. especially those who were
out for an all-day run. the. equal Of any
of the warm days of the summer. The
sun shone with undiminished brightness,
and the cyclists on the unshaded roads re-
ceived the full benefit of its direct rays
The effect was not extremely pleasant or
fnvigorating. and many riders doubtless
wondered how 1t was that 1t should be so
warm at such an early period Of the year.
This is easily explainable. Passing through
the rather cool weather of the late winter
and early spring, the members of the
cycling fraternity are not ready for the
warm weather. and the temperature of last
Sunday only a slight forerunner Of
what to expect. Then a majority of the
riders have not made their regular spring
change of clothing The heavy winter un-
derwear was felt more than ever under
the rays of the sun, in conjunction with
the exertion incurred in pedaiing the wheel.
According to the conjecture OF the
prophets, the weather tomorrow Is likely
to be variable, that Is. there Is likely to
be some wind and some clouds, In cOnnec-
ton with few drops of rain. perhaps. to
mar the brightness of the SUM- This being
the case. the day should prove an ideal
one for cycling. All Of the clubs have runs
scheduled for the day. and will be seen
out the roads. In this connection one
thing may be mentioned and that is the
1dllure OF tne I1StfICt government ~ pdS
some attention to the roads of the county
lying within the territorial limits. Some OF
the roads are sadly in need of attention,
especially the western portion. This is the
season of the year in which such repairs
will do the most good. The Conduit road Is
receiving its annual spring repairing, the
portion of the highway between Cabin John
bridge and Little Cabin John bridge, or,
as officially known. bridge No. 3, being
covered with broken stone. From all re-
ports all of the roads around the District
are thoroughly dry, some a little dusty,
and all. with one or two exceptions, ridable
for cyclists.
Club Runs of the Week.
League of American wheelmen, tomor-
row. fer Brandywine. Nd Start at am.
from Franklin Square. 18th and K streets.
Wednesday, for Benning. returning via
Good Hope. Start at 7:3O Pm, from same
place.
Century Cycle Club, tomorrow. for Great
Falls. Start at Q am. from headquarters,
1920 New York avenue.
Washington Road Club. tomorrow. for
Shady Side, Md. Start at am, from club
house, 1224 street.
Arlington Wheelmen, tomorrow. for River
View. Start at $50 am, from 219 9th
street southeast.
Miles Cycle Infantry tomorrow, for Cab
in John Bridge and Great Falls. Start at
9:3O Am, from National Guard Armory,
corner 5th and L streets.
Rialto Cycle Club. Friday, for cross
country run. Start at 130 p.M., from BIG
I'd street southeast.
Miscellaneous Cycle Club. tomorrow, for
River View. Start at $50 am. from 21OS
Pennsylvania avenue.
Columbia Athletic Club tomorrow for
Alexandria, via Mt. Vernon avenue Start
at 10 a NJ, from club house.
Capital Bi. Club tomorrow. for Gathers
burg Start at am. from club house.
Local Races.
The local racing season will commence
Saturday evening. May Is, at the Interna-
tional Athletic Park. This Is only two
weeks off. and fortnight earlier than the
Decoration day race meet. The race Is
given under the auspices of the park man.
agement- 1t was contemplated upon hold
ing the opening race on May 8, but it was
found that the track could not be placed In
condition by that ttme and the event was
postponed for one week. The entry blanks
for the second annual opening of the park
made their appearance during the week
There are five events in all on the program
and the entrance fee is 81 for the first race
and 80 cents for each additional race All
and prizes are as follows:
First race, one-mile novice Prize, gold
medal
Second race one-mile open. amateur
Prize values. first, so; second IS: third e.
Third race. two-thirds mile open, pro-
fessional Prizes, first, SIS; second, $40;
third. s.
Fourth race. one-mile tandem, amateur.
winning team.
Fifth race. one-mile match contest pro-
1essional- First prize. $40; second. SO
Ire last race will be between John Law
son. tine terrible Swede." Fred. Sims and
George s. Ball. This should prove a good
race, and will be the first professional con-
test lii which the two last named have
ever entered 1t will also be Lawsons first
appearance on an outdoor race track in
this city The race will undoubtedly prove
drawing card. especially as the Swede
mas number Of admirers in the town.
me me races VIII commence at o'clock in
the afternoon, and the trial heats and the
nnais Will be run on in quick succession
Ihe management of the park also CON-
templates holding another meet SATURDAY.
1aa. 1a.erhGon. p May - Sanctions for both
races nave already been secured The en-
try blanks for the race on Nav % will
make tneir appearance early next week
anu VIII close one week later than the
entries in the first race The Dacor,tion
day meet will follow aImost q waek 49,,
ana th.s will give three meets within the
present month The success of tbesa
meets Will determine the extent of The
eport ior the coming season
Maryland Races.
AT recent meeting of the board of Off.
GERS OF the Maryland division of the I.e,,r.
OF American Wheelmen the location NJ tha
state meet for July was the chief matter
OF discussion. As the Fourth Of JuIv ,h,.
year Tails on Sunday. 1t was decided tn be-
gin July q and end on the 9Th. the inter.
Vening day being taken for res nv ,b.,
racing men, Applications from cities do
5THhS the meet were received by Secreta nv
iledsurer carr up to today, and a mail
vote OF all the members of the division will
oe taken. the result of which will he an.
nounced May 10 A "e eip-
Inc management of tns Electric p.rk >.
DaitiIlore' e' one Of the finest tracks in the
country. especially for night racing "a
MAKING big efforts to secure good atfrac.
'uI ..Uns lor the coming season. The nIaca
nAI open on May 10 with a race n,eat go
" the attractions of which will he 4 nn,tch
tace OF one mile. best two out Of thras
meats, between John Lawson. Who ts noS
"a baltimore. and Fred Sims Of this ci,w
Inc Inc purse VIII be $50. and in addition r.
lhis the winner will take % per cent of The
gaze receipts. At the same park On Iniv
FRANK Waller. the flying DutrbmsnE
VII. make an attempt to lower the nv
paced hour record. The management -.
4iso oHered purse of 81, 600 and 10 ner
eeHt OF the gate receipts for a match raca
% ~. the same date between Eddie Bald and
Iom Cooper. the winner to capture 1u,o
cut OF three three-mile heats The size Of
the purse viii undoubtedly result, in a "a
'Granie reply from both men.
Inc haryiand Athletic Club has bouoh+