New-York tribune., 1897-07-30
IN THE CYCLING WORLD.

poses try for OF the honors gained recently
by the sth Regiment Of this city A meeting OF
the cyclists who are members OF the 18th Regiment
was held at the armory on Wednesday night and
a permanent organization effected. There are
over 20 cyclists members OF the regiment at pres
armory. I, is expected tha, this number viii be
materially Increased. The officers elected were as
President sersean, ii yam Auksn Of dgomany
Z. vice-president: Private G. W, Broas. Company
treasurer; The military officers were then elected;
ba snd the m aSa faSf that hat n had @ @ TED
road under the control Of non-commssoned
officer led to the selection OF company officers;
captain IedtenanP a smh Of Company @nS b.
was chosen first lieutenant. and Lieutenant Holey.
nngs Of Company b, was elected to bear the
National flag and Private Sloan. OF Company l.,
was elected TO carry the l3ths emblem.
AS predicted in these columns last Sunday. yes
terday was the first day for nearly three weeks in
which wheeling could be INDUCED in without fear
Of downpour OF rain. While the weather In the
early morning hours looked threatening, the sun
came out later and the enthusiasts who have been
house bound for so long smiled in anticipation ot
the pleasures Of again riding their wheels. While
comparatively few cyclists the up
town drives and streets in the morning, they came
out In droves in the afternoon. The heavy rains
have left many Of the suburban roads in bad con-
dition and repairs ought TO be made at once This
Central Park. on the Cycle Path in Brooklyn
paired too soon to suit the army Of cyclists who
patronlze this popular wheelway in pleasant
also need the attention of the repairing brigade
! The Hudson County Boulevard in New-Jersey. is
badly washed out n many places, and considerable
money will have to be expended to make needed
repairs.
The prizes offered by the Associated Cycling
Clubs Of the City OF New-York for competition
among the different clubs (whether members OF
the association or noO for the largest number of
survivors in the four divisions of the century run
he ar.
attracting widespread interest among clubmen. No
romneton Tbev :" are now On pn ,Or
and Nassau SITS
The regular club OF the Century Wheelmen
for Sunday will be the one scheduled for July
49, which was postponed account of rain, as fol-
lows: First division. Far Rockaway. starting from
clubhouse No. TAG West Seventy hrstst. at a. m;
second division. Lynbrook. starting from same
place at 1915 a. M third division. Dunton. start
ing at p m; returning, leave Far Rockaway
p m; Lynbrook, 3l5 p. m; Dunton. 40 y. m.
The annual meeting Of the New-Jersey Division
Of the League OF American Wheelmen will be held
on Monday. August %. at the Central Restauran,
ing OF the Beard of oficers viii be held at the
same time and place at 30 D. m.
The following pacenakers have been decided on
by the Associated Cycling Clubs OF New-York for
the runs to Philadelphia although the list is srlil
Incomplete: FIRST day, Captain { =; Staubach.
Wheeler W. f. Nolan and Bugler l.. ". Knowles:
second day Captain Thomas Ward. c. p. Stau-
bach. George Wheeler and r y. Evans; third day.
Captain F. A. Myrck. D. NJ Adee II. J. Ripple and
c. NJ Weyh. jr.. fourth day. Captain Matthew
Glib. George Wheeler Thomas Ward and J. II.
Goodwin.
The ninth annual gala day and bicycle meet OF
ST. Mary's Church Poughkeepsie. WI be held at
the Hudson River Driving Park on Wednesday. At
gust ls. The contests will be a one-anile novice.
one-mile open one mile, 2So class and a two-mile
open.
The Vim Bicycle Club. OF Newark. has raised its
dues from 80 cents 10 ST. Additional committees
have been appointed. including a new Race Com.
mlttee TO make arrangements for the race to
be held at the board track September s.
Cyclists desiring 10 Join the League Of American
Wheemen may obtain full printed information and
membership blanks by sending names and addresses
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