The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-02-05
NEWS OF THE WHEELMEN.
CHARLES mr.. MURPHY's TIBWS ON
THE sELSON'S OUTLOOK.

Tho reforms that tho l.. A. W. legislators
have in view will. II adopted. Introduce como
entirely new methods in the conduct OF the
sport. While IL Is claimed that changes are
necessary, the racing men allude to some or
tho proposed ones as being unnecessary.
Charles NJ. Murphy. tho cash prize rider OF
Brooklyn. informed THE Sun reporter yester-
1sy that ito outlook was never more encourage
ing for racing men. He anticipates that riders
will receive increased opportunities in The way
Of a greater number Of meets and larger sala-
ries.
In discussing the income that professionals get,
Murphy says that leading racing men can readily
earn from So, 900 to $4,000 q year. including
salaries and prizes. The average salary paid
ranges from 81. 800 to 81. 1000 for the season OF
six months. while in some eases y crack-a-jack
will receive as high as $4,000 or $500. Tho
salaries paid TO professionals arc less than when
class Is racing was in existence. Another re-
duction in the riders receipts r. due TO the fact
that whilo In years past they would receivo
81, 900 a season for using a certain make or
wheel, from $40 to S35 per week from the
Arm, and q salary from saddle makers. Manu-
facturers now sligo mon to ride wheels hs
equipped.
In comparing the records and
Of riders, Murphy ventures the prediction that
com petition records will remain at about their
Existing Hgures.this year. He believes that the
present champions have about reached their
limit. and It remains for some new 'phenom"
10 do any remarkable performance. Earl
Kiser, tho Western rider. he thinks, stands an
1cellcnt-ohancc of developing INTO q
Tho question OF the l.. A. w. admitting
professionals 10 membership. according TO Muir
SSy; is n Fsrs Sosfyins he the /. '' iaaIiT.r rsSsF' as ,'s y
whether the league lakes IN professionals.
He admits that the orraniIatlon does . great
deal for professional ricers, and sees no
reason why they should not pay something for
the support Of the racing. department.. In the
membership, he suggests that n sort OF regis.
tration fee be imposed. ~
the prize limit OF 500 should be abolished.
Murphy opposes this idea, and says thar the
limit 10 an exc client thing for the smaller race
The big clubs. whose annual meets arc q
financial success, should secure the consent OF
WIZ With h $50 or P1 500 70 ,u rss ' to drst mar. Msr.
ply saws he is convinced thst the l. A. w.
10 the only organization 10 control the sport.
snces against tic league. He expressed lR-
ncrsnce OF the objects u the new racing asso-
sos sS,n islt ssa, q Il L y should s,aSi s Isnsps 4, Qua sn TAGS
onizo the l.. A.. w. IL would receive the sup.
port Of the racing men. ,.,,,.. uu.
He thinks that amateur and professional cham
plCnbnlp8 hnOulu u v run. huu lhhb NV ~
fn:sach class should compete for the American
championship Regarding the fdea OF an Of
sS ss srss'1 las conVlnced him that dis,ries
referees are what 10 needed. and that such Of
fctals would prove q more economical venture
than one referee TO travel all over the circuit.
An Official circuit Handicapped would, In his
opinion. bensiit racing.
For track, work he suggests the use q a II
thinks tho weight and strength Of q rider will
lest prove by practical experinents what gear
and conditions OF tracks. Murphy has como to
the conclusion that a fifth Of a mile cement
Charles River track at Bostoa no regards as
the fastest In this country:
the Idea Is a good one. He says that instead
OF n national circuit, nye or six sectional CTR.
tho best riders from all sections would DO
sial pacing in competition events. according. TO
Murphy, should be done away with. He
claim n that such aSs ; Aid !. not sousl' SoI beneficial
o,rGine to the preseI. system q record. recoe.
Of The riders. iii. idea is that ousads OF com.
p DssniS re records psS.v only Ihy'pE star; asrd paced records %ni:
general adoption Of class rares, ~ It is q truer
test Of a riders capabilities.
confidence ard lack of familiarity with foreign
methods. He says that in France all tho rae
iIS zen work t~ogether, and on this account can
outJockey the Americans. He believes that the
Americans are the fastest riders In the world.
food men. he says. can earn big money abroad.
Hs,thinks that australia is the best field for the
cash prize men; Murphy favors Sunday rae.
TO. hold events on sunday II they wish TO. Tho
tntroduction OF motor pacing; he thinks, is
10 riders in lowering records.
In describing how p~aoemaking improves
speed the London Cvclist says:
Pacemakiug Is Of service to q rider mainly be-
cause 10 adds a fresh stimulus to his exertions. The
neIyou. .Jsten acidonm. u ever. works the mus.
rider is putting forth what seems his full power. II
WI %i,h seG renewed '. sna iaers.s al, yi %ase': fns s'i psss.
maker has much The same eject on the cyclist rs
ciist TO bring a fresh nerve centre into play. and 20
gives rest TO the one previously In use, so that when
OF beating time frr.her than before. A secondary
reason f. TO be found IN the fact that ths pace
allows him 10 ride through a partial vacuum. This
mean. q good deal when the pace is between twenty
mosphere.
Long Island has become quito a popular ter
ritory for club runs and outings for riders Of
the Metropolitan district. The great i'm
UP new sections that were little frequsntsd
years ago. Some well-known wheelmen con-
island ' asd 'a tSs 9 se a sSnh.is ' Goan n1us' c Te inc
CLUB has been organized, with an advisory
board consisting Of the following well;known
riders:. Frank p. Share. Long Island Wheel
men; Andrew Peters. Cycle Club OF Brookln;
II. -. Fullerton, Whirling Deryishes; a.. A..
Needham. Kings County t~Hbeelnen; George
7, stebbins, Brooklyn Bicycle Club; d. b.
,xan:vleck; Kings County Wheelmen; Charles
son. Riverside A. G. OF Newark. The oficers
have purchased the Baldwin mansion and es-
tate. including twenty-seven acres of ground,
fronting on the Merrick Road and lying be-
tween Rockville Centre and Milburn.
Tho mansion Is stu ated IN q slight bill in
the midst OF u beautiful grove OF old trees.
and lying directly between the house and tina
road is n fne lake. one OF three that are on the
premises. Tho house contains seventeen large
rooms, and IL is the intention TO build on either
side OF IL u wing fifty 10y thirty feet. One of
these will contain n dining room capable Of
seating 400 persons At one time. whilo the
Other, together with the first floor Of the pres
ent house. will contain u parlor, reading and
smoking rooms, n private dining room, and
ladies' retiring rooms. There will be- wide ve-
randns extending around the house. and the
club house will contain tub, needle. and shower
baths and sleeping accommodstions; Ample
locker room will be provided, and buildings
fitted up a for checking room.for CT lies. while
the members who prefer driving to the club
will fpd THAI THAR ne .la haya basn n nffcipatad