The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-12
NEWS OF THE wHEELMEN.
MICHAEL,s SUSPENSION HAS BEEN
RAISED IN ENGLAND.

Have n Conference, but Nothing Ia Done
About tho 4. A. WA. a. 4. Ailinnce-The
New York 4. Ca CoasttnE Contest-Notes-
The bicycle resumed its potency yesterday,
and riders who had been doing the pedestrian
act in rain and rubbers for some days again
took TO their saddles with enthusiasm. Hardly
had the summer sun started in to work after its
untimely recess when the ubiquitous cycle
appeared in tho parks, on the boulevards and
along the main arteries leading to the suburbs.
For a time II looked to observant persons as II
the sudden change Of weather had caused
trousers to shrink to knickcrbockers and walk.
ing skirts to arments OF soubrettc length.
But closer investigation showed that the sar-
torial transformation was really due to tho
return of a cycling atmosphere and the general
desire to improve the occasion.
The confdinR nature of Now Workers was
never better illustrated. Every one who had
oven n controlling interest in n bicycle was
Rwhcel in summer gnrb, just as IL transforms
and such climatic freaks were unknown. In tho
eNhilaration of the moment all seemed to forget
that the same routes were only accessible to
yachts and such craft a few days before. For
~tunatcly the confidence displayed was In this
instance Justified; but it would have been all
the Same. anyhow. As the racing cranks say. the
busy New Yorker has no time to keep dope
book, and he will eagerly rise at the same
fy which has hooked him again and again. He
is always ready to try the next good thing. and
whether he Is turned down on a fixed fight,
n doubtful horse race, or any other certainty"
he will como up smiling without the CULVER OF a
muscle. Naturally he deserves much better
treatment than he usually receives. and hence
he Is inclined to accept Farmer Dunn's latest
effort TO make amends for the mud and misery
Of the early part of the week.
Handicapped wctmorc OF the l.. A. W re-
ceived a cable despatch from London yesterday
from a representative of James Michael stating
that the n. c. L.. OF England has finally raised
the suspension placed upon the little Welshman.
A meeting of the Union was held on last
Wednesday. when the eligibility Of Michael to
race in this country was discussed. II is sup
posed that in view Of the latter's settlement OF
the claims against him the foreign governing
body was compelled 10 rcinstatc him. In view
of the recent complications between the l.. .A.w.
and the y. c. L. over MiChael's suspension. it is
not likely that the League will take any official
action until notification is received from abroad.
President Potter Of the l.. A. w. had a confer.
cnce with cX-Chairman Raymond Of the Racing
Board yesterday. The idea OF an alliance with
the A. A. U. was talked over: Potter says that
official affairs of the League. but that nothing
was decided upon in relation to the alliance. 1t
Is the general opinion tnat Raymond submitted
some suggestions in relation to the conduct OF
racing affairs.
Clubmen and unattached riders in the metro
politan district are planning for runs tomorrow.
The recent rain prevented some Of the enthusias-
tic cyclers from accommodating mileage, so that
long runs will be a feature OF the outings to-mor.
row; The following reports received al the l.
A. w. headquarters yesterday indicate that
with good weather the roads will be In excel.
lent condition.:
New ~York-Reports for twenty miles north OF West
I ? stl ran ahn,~ a. n . EAur - r.lpa k.~a -. a. ...-
or packed all loose surfaces, and the roads generally
should be IN hue order TO. morrow. Ma adam roads
through Harlem AMI WestcheSter will be nnt class.
Lawrence street at Nanhattanviile Il being asphaltsd.
under nn[ e14 re pc qs'G Roads uLs IN shs, ' riSinl, a. have Ms' bee EARNS sre. !.
ly o%enehted b! the rain, having teen thoroughly
Farms need repsirius' naSata% road. are soSi
as far as HASTINGS and city Island. Crushed
north Of the Kins,bridse road. !Asphai, strips
have been placed Alongside OF car ira Ks
boulevard. The road at the eastern entrance to
BrOuH Park. below sheridan street. is in poor coudi,
sharp grave. AT Brewsters. Bronyyile. Chappaqua
Chester. Cornw alton Hudson, Fishkili. Fishkill Land
land Falls. Ma,,eswan; M~on,somrry. Nanuet,
s sssoa'f In. ana Bos, Sn" pd sSSn road ' Is b 5S'Ss ar. si
Pelham. The Nyark roads are in sood order
The road from Briar Gin to scarborough IS being re
paired and SHOULD be avoided; AZ slHatshnrE. Tarry
Long Island-Thc Shore road. from the Cycle path
=, RA;h Beach arr ia good condition. Ady'ces from
BAY. Patchosue. Rockville Centre. sayTtilr. Ant
SeS ~yIaround 'TEii ipa n :ai r fSSHsHaq aopokep
keyport. Lakewood Long Branch. Newark. Orange
shrewsbury, and w..tneld the condition OF the road
Through Staten Island the maoadam road. are goo<
mond and Mariners Harhor. ard TIE GreenT.Isr road
vile are fair, but at TVtt, nville are poor.
BUFFALO, June 1.-THE New York State Cir
cult opened to-day with an attendance OF =. 800
The track was in poor shape and there was a ris,
OF several feet to the quarter on the half-nill,
Teddy Goodman aid Eddie Bald rode so close il
the one-mile open race that the question wa
Baid. Goodman admitted that Bald beat him
but II was hy inches only. Church. he ney
ran fourth, Bald and Titus. scratch men in ii,
two-mile handicap failed to qualify. THU
rode. unpaced IN his heat. the first mile in 2:l3
finishing eighth.
In the amateur races Dawson and Powell o
the New York A. {. team failed 10 show a
prominently rs expected. A. j. Brads,rret o
Rochester captured houors in the half.nil
open race; He undoubtedly won the fyemIl
OF Buffalo. summary:
HAf a Nile, open, AmArerr-won by a. J. Brad
+ i.'T ;. Stevens BunSio. tsiri, ". i. be Temp is.I Ba1
falo, fourth. Time. i:0p %. .
W hllt, NptN, uAksuT- " u ~ l. \. owe
RAY Dawson second. L. c. Haynes, Buffalo. thirt
Time, 2:S5L.
Five Miles, Hsuicap, Ama,rur-won by E. 4
Stevens. RurEl 10. So yaris; 4. J. Rrsdstreet, Roche.
ter. 100 yards, second: !. 4, Powell. scratch, thin
IA Dawson scratch. fourth. Tine. l2 20 Is.
one Nile. open. Prufrssloual-wuu by +. c. Raid
Teddy Goodman, secouG. PArrFy Oliheld. Toled,
third, Tom Cooper. fourth. Time, 2slb is.
ATwoN Miles. HandIcap. rrof"ssirnal-won by Tcid
Goodman. 40 yards. carroll JACK. 20 yards. second
o. c. futile. Utica, igu yards. trlrt. W. +, BGss
Buffalo. 100 yards. fourth. Time. SOL.
The promotion Of coastInE contests last yea
opened up u new field OF competition. Hill climl
ing has for years been recognized rs an eNcelleI
test uf a rider staying qualifications, but thes
events have been abandoned for costing race
The New York A. c. Wheclmen held u coastin
match last summcr which proved \ big success
and the Cycling Committed OF the club has IL
cided TO repeat the contest this year on Gran
Park avenue, Mamaroneck, june ri. In a con
petition OF this kind the bearings OF a whe
must be in perfect condition N order to stan
any chance AT the finish. Last year various col
trivanccs were used Ia aid riders, so that the c,
cling Committee OF the y. Y. A. C, has adoptt
the following regulations TO govern the comm
contest:
Entries must be made in writing TO the Bicyc
Committee, ON or before june -. Al lOi West FIT
nVh street.
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