The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-03-27

the angles ut which the wrists are bent.
This, as well rs changing the grip, will
relieve pain on the outer edge Of the arm,
but the practice Of leaning on the arms,
throwing all the weight on the handles, Is a
poor ono ut best The riders weight should
be distributed between the saddle and the
pedals. with just enough thrown OH TO the
handles To keep his balance, and while
riding hands off, except for the trick or
fancy rider, the body should be poised to
make this possible.
fog The New Fly Casting Record.
The great record breaking throw OF II.
G. Leonard in the fly casting tournament
held during the recent sportslnen's exposi-
tion at Madison Square Garden, New York,
has been the subject of a great deal OF AZ
miring comment among anglers every
whore. The cast, 100 feet 81 inches, was
5 feet 81 inches greater than the world
record, esta blished by Mr.. Leonard In ] BS
This cost ia all the more remarkable be-
cause OF the unfavorable conditions under
which 1t was made The pool was not
well situated, and the surroundings were
unquestionably cramped, and nothing near
record work was expected.
International Bicycle Records.
All interested I'm cycle racing are aware
that it Is the intention OF many well known
foreign riders to come to America during
the present year 10 enter into competition
with the cracks Of this country. In view
of this fact the suggestion that the racing
board of the l.. A. w. should reverse its
record rules seems most seasonable.
AS the record rules are now accepted in
this country no records against time
made with standing start will be allowed,
as 1t Is compulsory that such exhibitions
be with flying start
The rules of the controlling bodies in
England and France come into direct con.
flict with those Of the l.. A. W. They re-
auire that speed trials shall be made with
a standing start. This difference in rules
is unfortunate, and the trouble should be
obviatcd by tho formation Of an inter
national record agreement, SO that riders in
foreign lands would be able to make records
that would be recognized in any part of the
globe.
The team leave on the Maine trip the
first of the coming week.
There is very little New Bedford money
in sight on the result of tonight's contest.
Very few of the players have saved much
money this season although the salaries
paid were higher than last.
There Is said to about $3.50 of Pawtucket
money awaiting New Bedford takers, at
one of the principal resorts in the city.
'Kid" Conway had charge of the pro-
gram and general arrangements for the
benefit game at New Bedford last evening.
Indications point to large attendance
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pionship game Of the season at Fall River
this evening.
Now, you who go down to Fall River
this evening, give the team all the encour-
agement possible. The chances are that
there will be brooms on the train on the
return trip.
The benefit game at New Bedford last
night was something of "frost." Evil
IDENTIFY benefit games are not fashionable
events this winter, and probably the Grays
were wise in discontinuing the prepara-
tions for theirs.
Cycling Chat.
The duty imposed by the German gov
ernment on American made bicycles is
only 81.
It Is announced that the work Of renum-
bering the list Of members Of the L. A. w.
has been postponed to 1898.
Dealers all agree that riders are taking
moro interest In the details of their ma
chimes this season than ever before
Bicycle makers say that the demand for
exceedingly high gears has been more pro-
nounoed this year than ever before.
Hale, the noted six days rider, is 20 IA
vorably impressed with this country as to
be thinking seriously Of making it his per-
manent home. r4+
Bicycle racing is profitable in Australia.
Last year . cycle track was built at an ex-
pense Of 800, while the receipts of the
first days meet amounted to go, 900.
The Riverside wheelmen of New York
will give gold mileage medal this year to
every member making 5000 miles and an
extra bar for every additional 200 miles
The bicycle is growing moro popular ev-
cry season with anglers and shooters. 1t
IL easier to carry rod than gun ON q
wheel, but there are many gunners who
make their resorts on the safety and send
their outfit by express
Base Ball Notes.
Arthur Twins Torontos open ip Proyi
dence April 80.
Higher salaries will prevail In the West
ern league this year than last.
The National league schedule for 1897
saves 5000 In mileage over the schedule OF
1896.
The rumor that the Brooklyn club has
offered 100000 for the players of tn,
Cleveland club lacks confirmation.
Brooklyn would like TO get Doyle Of Bal
timorc and O'Connor of Cleveland. IL ma,
succeed In making q trade for the latter.
Cincinnati has signed Short stop Richey
of last seasons Buffalo Eastern lcagu,