The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-08-30
NEWS OF THE wHEELMEN.
FAVORED BP GOOD WEATHER THE
CYCLISTS TURN OUT IN FORCE.
soratchunsn In Handbags Must Ride to wis or
Ne suspendod-New worries Records by
Hnret. the French Neutrality-suspicious. or
Team Combination in HiE R~Ventn-Gonstp.

OhtiiV anu VNNUiltIb OhA JSobSiNNyN "''a
the result that there was a big aggregation of
whcelmen and wheclwomen ut tho various sub
urban resorts popular among cyclists. Within
the city limits the Park and the Boulevard
woro well patronizcd, whilo parties OF unat-
tachod and club riders SGT forth on runs to
Tarrytown, Mount Vernon. New Rochelle, and
Larchmont. The riding territory around STAN
ford and Greenwich has gained in popular IA
vor, and In spite of the number of hills through
out Connecticut, these points were visited by
a grcnt number Of riders yesterday. The cycle
paths In Brooklyn never seem to lose their at
traction, and both were crowded throughout
the day. The destination of the majority Of
riders was Coney Island, although Bath Beach
claimed II fair share of the patronage. The
Merrick pike was the scene of q veritable pro-
ccssion OF riders. Tho Hudson County Boule-
ward and the riding district around the Oranges,
Plainfeld, Summit, and Morristown were also
thronged.
The attention of the Racing Board OF tho L.
A. w. hds been called to tho fact that team
work is p~racticed in seme of the big races.
Tho action Of Fred Loughcad in running Earl
Kiser wide on tho banking of the track at Buff
falo last week in the race between Bald, Coop
or. Kiser, and LouRhead is characterized as the
most fragrant and open violation Of the racing
rules that has been witnessed on tho track IN a
long time. Had Kiser lost tho race 1t is likely
that an investigation would have been de-
manded. Evidences of unfair tactics are not
cd In nearly all the big races, but the fact that
the racing men seem TO accept their chances
and await opportunities for retaliation rather
than protest Is resulting in a widespread prac-
tico OF jockeying in races. The intense rivalry
that exists among the leading racing men
enables tho riders to form combinations in the
most important races to work against thor
rivals. These methods are now p~racticed 80
openly that fair racing men think 1t Is high
time that the L. A. W. officials took some steps
10 put a stop to the team work.
Tho Pennsylvania division will take o lead
ing part In tho next election Of tho League, and
its officers aspire to place a member of the al.
vision at the head Of the organization. Their
prospects of success are bright. Since George
D. Gideon. the ex.Chairman of tho Racing
Board. has stated that he positively will not
stand as a candidate, the names Of Samuel
Boyle and p. s. Collins are mentioned as avail
able men. Already the various divisions are
awakening to the need of selecting some good
candidate for the office OF President, and 1t is
likely that Pennsylvania's suggestions on the
subject will have considerable weight. The
League and will undoubtedly aim TO re. elect
the present
The new racing regulation of tho L.. A. w.
compelling scratch men to ride to win or suf-
fer suspension from the track. has had the ef-
feet sics OF making C e zen raj Improvement in han:
enforced at many meets, there Is "A general feel
ing that some Of tho noted racing men, when
riding from scratch in handicap contests. make
feeble efforts to reach the leaders, and their
prominence saves them from disqualification.
Al some, race meets this practice has been evil
dent. Tho ordinary racing men, who do not
possess the qualifications TO possibly rank with
tho big twelve" are made, to observe the
rn,ip v..sstt ] N tons 90 - -t lt rhfln man ah@..
CominCs are overlooked among the big riders.
In the racing ranks considerable feeling is
manifested over this condition of affairs. 1t Is
evident that competitors in handicap events
should be compelled 10 ride ana be forced to
make an honest effort to win.
the foreigner. in match races in this country
entities the little Weishman To the credit Of
Europe Michael vanquishcd all the noted rid.
ers. and since settling in this country has de
eager to meet any Of the American distance
men. In all his races in this country he has
prevalent, that the. American public has never
seen Michael at his best by reason OF the fact
that o6 he has W rS;sr u met ct S a rider Il Who no. Wa truly
possesses wonderful speed. his repeated sue
cessc; are attributed in q large measure 10 his
match races. he enjoys an advantage over the
American racing men insomuch that daily
trials with pacemakers have made him expert in
Tho result Of his recent race with starbuck
GionvinesG a big following that that the latter rider
Starbuck is n game and hard distance rider,
racing. experts feel that his distance is 100
events he never seems to really get into speed
shape until he has covered about fifteen or
A trial at say fifty or 100 miles with a good com.
petitor will show what Starbuck's qualihca
'o mm erie sn'n FACING nS" men a 'SS elisyye tha pl E race &c Nc.
Dutfic, tho Boston rider. is the ablest American
racing man in this country to give Michael a
these two men early in the season McDuflo
showed rare speed and was only defeated by
Michael in the final mile, as the New England
man led the foreigner up to fourteen miles and
at one time looked like a victor.
fall MiS HSeh ho sna s Mt's snter Tlia %t ssat as Ttna ss,:
will render a better account Of himself, 4
match between Lucisn Iesna, the Swiss rider
at Springfield next month. and the contest is
looked forward to with a great deal of interest,
as paced races are Lesna's specially.
The one-mile. amateur worlds championship
is held by Edwin Schrader. a young Dane. this
year; IN describing this Young rider. who has
his victory at the recent international meeting,
a iorsign rider who is now in this country says:
like Sven Hansen. Watson. Henie. and inrc''
mann Peterson, but until this year has never
are many. His best race is a slow three-minute
miic' full OF head work and change Of position,
WIN a. nehTtuIcdhlug Hnul { ASH Tor tho tnDe on
an, si.inch gear. He would be run Off his feet
n he had to follow a 2:o5 gait. but he can hang
or and beat out harder riders than himself in
Il final sprint.
I'm 1895, in Denmark. no acquired fame AZ a
tandem rider. with Lnwrcntz making a fast
conjunction, S%chrader is about % years of age,
OF middle stature, and has n rather weak trunk
compared to his well-developcd legs and hips.
ne always rigs out in n plain white racing suit,
STICKS his elbows out when sprinting, and ia
noted as a careful although, hot,headed rider.
lie comes OF n wealthy family. and is an anna.
teur to the backbone. With sven Hansen on
the retired list and %InEomann riding as a pro,
iesslonal; Sohradcr Is undoubtedly the fastest
man In Denmark at present."
George ID: Gideon of Philadelphia, the ex.
chairman of tho National Racing hoard Of the
o. dou a. WI; is noted as q cnrio hunter. A t his
what no calls a trophy room. in which arc sus.
pended an assortment of valuable and unique
years. A recent addition to this collection Is a
In his Championship races in PhiIadclphis
Early ~ in The month; Bald qualified and started
but after riding n lap was forced TO retire he.