The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-03
NEWS OF THE wHEELMEN.

NEWS OF THE WHEELMEN.
TELL-KNoWN RIDERS IN TROUBLE
OYER HI MELLBURN ROAD RACE
THE Commlttee Will InveutiEate-Motrs weekly
Iiuiietin-Haa the y. q. u. Reinstntod
Nichneii-Entrier for the intercollegiate
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Routes and Notes.
Weather and i" going" alike favored cyclists
yesterday. and they improved the opportunity
with the cagcrness born OF an opportunc let-up.
An all.round rest was in order on Tuesday, but
tho reaction passed of with the day, and wheels
have been humming since under tho influence of
| renewed enthusiasm. Tho experienced cyclist,
as well as the r%oystorcr with wheels in his head,
believes in the efficacy of n hair of the dog that
bit him." In other words, he resorts TO q good
warming.up spin rs tho surcst means Of reduc-
ing tho stiffness cnRcndcrod by his holiday out
! ing. Tho younger division 20 In lavishly for
linimcnts, not yet having arrived at that stage
OF practical knowledge which teaches that eNer.
else, followed by n brisk rundown, does more
toward restoring circulation and suppleness In
congcsted parts of the muscular anatomy than
nil the prescriptions in the pharmacoppia.
The parks, boulcvards, and asphalt routes in
Brooklyn and this city were alive with cyclists
Of both sexes yesterday. The carly morning
turnout almost amounted to II crush. Then the
| human tluC leIl 10 an CDD uuTinR hc iHhiuoJ
hours. only to I'LL again after business hours
and remain at high-water mark until bedtime.
UPTOWN the Riverside Drive and suburban
| routes stretching further north were largely
| patroniZcd. while tho Long Island cycle paths
were none too wide for tho hundreds who
swarmed seaward. bent on cultivating a%ppctites
and thirsts, and then getting rid OF them as soon
as possible. The wheels which had figured in 30
many forced marches during the holidays
looked none tho worse; in fact, their freshly bur
nished parts and free-running chains bore elo-
ouent testimony TO the solicitude and industry
of their owners.
The increased warmth OF tho day naturally led
TO some notifications Of costume. especially
among the fair Sex. This was especially notice
able among the jim de steele visitors to the sea-
side resorts, who caused u bit of a futtcr by
eschewing CATERS and boots in favor OF dainty
tie shoes and dainticr stockings. The innova-
ton was clearly appreciated by the male critics,
but must have aroused a world of envy among
the less favored women, who rely on art to sup
ply the deficiencies Of nature. Admirers OF tho
classic assert that while n neatly turned ankle
has not had to wait for the introduction Of the
bicycle to command admirers. when 1t is seen in
the rhythmical curves of clever pedalling 1t out
does the dreams of a sculptor.
The committee who conducted tho recent Mill
burn road race discovered yesterday that A. NJ.
course several times. This discovery involves
an examination Of the charge, that A n. Alex
Firthof Newark. who finished in sixth position:
been paced. Referee sinns requested a
Newark rider failed to push the charge: The
committee. however. discovered yesterday, In
hard was only checked once at the turns Il While
he passed the official stand several times. and
always In close company with Alexander. A t
ten miles he was riding on even terms with Al
cxande-. and at fifteen q tride in tho lead, Ac-
cording TO the checkers and timers tally sheets
Sheppard appears to have covered five miles in
. minutes 81 seconds-wonderful time and
worthy of investigation. 1t was decided
tho matter. 4 request will be made to Firth to
produce his EVIDENCE that Alexander accepted
declaration that the latter. violated the rules.
the matter will BIO thoroughly investigated. and
IL proof is submitted that Alexander was paced
he will be deprived OF the time prize. The evil
dence TO a good extent ~ circumstantial. but the
ticnt riders. and that their positions were some
what close throughout the race, is regarded as
significant In view OF present developments.
Chairman Mott OF the L. A. w Racing Board
announces the transfer to the professional ranks
by The board not 10 run all the national cham.
pionships at Philadelphia. The weekly bulletin
has the following announcements:
The professional quarter. half. one-mile. and I'VE.
mile national championships. and the amateu. one
ans national m "SsiG raees at Pbii"deip5hla !. on H Aug 3 and ID
Z. The professional two mile national championship
assigned to the Penn wheeimea OF Reading. Pa, for
their National Circuit meet on Aug 10: ,u,.
has been granted to the National Meet races al Phila,
The National Circuit meet at Peoria, Ill. on Juno
"a. 20, has been abandoned by the Peoria Bicycle
Washington D: G, has been added to the National
Circuit for Sept. ~;
|; The Psstime track at Boise. Idaho. I. Placed upon
, the list OF those to which sanction will be refused,
For failure to comply with clause + general 4 rules T., A 4;
those to whom sanctions win he refused.
ap aRs i Ind" ~ii eI n,nSsd ON np Ialy yas e, , ssTr'': rh lnd. sas.
: pension placed upon DR.. 4. !. Brown, winton Place.
following men expires to-day; srown; Butler, nab.
sea~al HaF Taylor. f I1sian1. Niles a' Gi's. Mont: M Blown:
Waiter Daniels. Harry Day. Charles Dell; W; o Fer
& S wsI' /. h q. Is%. Ed edi Ma Ma hsTt' iaoE h HiSsSa T Carl n I t%is.
. OILS. P:erre. VIM. Peters. Troy psndleton. G W Reber
L H.. coopey; Butte, Mont. 4: $. Church, Louis CO
i E E'H" I /. La paf Font q; Il IL. lump Ls%ple. :! Thomas Masn heSSar !
James Lyons, G. r; Morgan. d. J Morgaa. h. Ryan
GeorRr Wall. hissoula. Mont:
son and krnss, d; siock, New York Charles !; Co
M Sis%i KaTI Thom 3S' Lo%lsriile; Ksnd,i Spler and .
!. stsinhaner. atlanta: Ga; James keHfe ksnt'and
Grade springs; J. +. Maconber. Pueblo. COL; J. A
/: Rider. sHspended"For delay in paying entry fees
Frank Wing. ch.sagS, to !u@S !. iss; For non pay
Ferris. Lafayette. Ind. pending pay mrnt Of same and
: for 80 days from date Of payment. For enterinG
races at Allentown, Pa. May 10, anG faiiirS 10 mp
pear, n. i. Danner, to June 7. 1897 For conn rtihl
In an unsanctioned sunday race at CISCO. MINI th'
i following men tn May ~, 1903 +. II. WiIliamI. l.
4; Stevens: A. obcrg: }; Kleifgen. Harry Arsniear
Minneapolis. Capt. Parker. Auoka, MINI. Pendir.
payment Of line and return OF prize. W. b. TackaLerry
Fort worth. Tex. tn Aus, 8. 1897.
Il Suspended ending Observation-Disclosures u Steven
son. ottawa. MI 1humR, a. BarnRby. Fast Boston
w, T.. Ium. Montgomery, Als.I u. NJ. Lum. MontEom
cry. Ala: Lloyd Maxwell and Tom wilkes, Siou,
Fails. y II.
Tho London correspondent OF The Whec
states that tho National Cyclists Union o
England is greatly exercised over tho action o.
the League OF American Wheelmen In allowins
James Michael. the Welsh rider, to race in THU
( country. He declares that the suspension
placed upon Michael by the \. {. L.. has no
II been raised, ana no official communication ha,
becn. sent 70 the l.. 4. w. by the Cyclists unioi
y notifying the former that Michael Was cligibl,
: 10 race. Michael, who is the noted ~long.dis