The herald., 1897-06-21

take place at Athletic park. Following
10 the program:
Thirteen-mile road race; one mile
novice; one-third mile open, amateur:
one mile open. amateur: one mile, 2:30
class; two-mile handicap. amateur; two
miles, lap, professionals; one mile, col
ored riders; two-mile handicap. colored
riders; catching CREASED pig; climbing
creased pole; 100-yardl sack race; three
legged bicycle race, fifty yards and re-
turn.
In the three-legged race two riders
have the left leg of one tied to the right
leg of the other at the knee, each pedal
ing his own wheel with the free leg.
A gold medal has been donated for
the fastest mile made ON the track. In
addition to this there will be an exhibit
tion drill by company NJ. N. G. c.
The New York Journal has taken up
the case of one-armed wheelman who
was deliberately run down by a milk
man in that city, and will prosecute it
to the bitter end. The case is a pecu-
liarly aggravated one and was done in a
pure spirit of fiendishness. The Journal
will receive the thanks of wheelmen all
over the country for its generous action.
In this city there have been numerous
complaints of drivers running down
wheelmen. and the next time such an
outrage is perpetrated it should not be
allowed to drop, but taken into the
courts and have the rights of the road
determined.
Zimmerman, the former champion.
will race again. To New York World
reporter he said:
THE fascination of bicycle racing can
not be disputed. I little thought when
1 left the tracks some yeare ago that I
should ever again enjoy the privilege
of pedaling on cinders, but such are the
myself once more on the lists. I am
not certain whether I shall so in for
competitive racing or simply to be
placed for record breaking time.
There is quite an uncertainty in my
mind whether 1 am capable of success
fully competing with the racers of the
day, or whether I can make respect
able showing against the time for the
several distances. The leave l have taken
may have untitled me for such a task
and the men who now hold the track
records may be of superior skill. AT
any rate, my efforts will be directed
according to my successes.
1T must be remembered that. while
my time in racing has been beaten,
to emithereens, as might be
'alled, the machines then in use were
1ot perfected for the possible speed they
Are today. To see me on my old ma
chime would be almost a comedy TO the |
'acing public. My handle bars had |
hardly any drop and the weight was ex-
rene, the gear very low. Yet. with all
hese ancient equipments, I managed to
Win the championship of the world, rae
ng in America. England and Australia |
against the best men that could be pro-
iuced. How I will succeed with The
present machines against the flyers OF
oday is very problematical, and moth
ng but decisive trials can solve the |
problem.
THE reasons for my return are not |
rom any conceited idea CT my own
lbility, but simply to test the question
n my own mind as TO whether the racer, +
If today could have beaten me when l
vas in my prime
In coming into racing again it is a
pleasant feature to meet old friends
and to feel that the public has not for
gotten my former efforts. No matter
low long a man may be separated from
his life, its pleasures and environments
will always tempt one into a feeling of
l am afraid l am no ex-
,eption to the rule, and my race in New
,rk brought back with pointed effect
he memories of my former experiences |