The sun., 1897-04-28
NEWS OF THE WHEELMEN.
ADVOCATES or SUNDAY RICING
WANT ANOTHER HE4 RING.

WANT ANOTHER HEARING.
They want to Have n Special Meeting OF tho
L.. A. w. Assembly Called for tho Purpose
Danger OF CrowdinE in Path Races Illus
tratcd by tho Death OF Harris Of England.
Few bicycle riderP took runs to distant points
yesterday. The high winds made riding de-
cidedly unpleasant, and great number who
planned outings for the day were compelled to
content themselves with short rides around tho
city. Riding uptown was almost out Of the
question, and of tho parties who anticipated
riding on Staten Island and ever In New Jor.
sey. few ventured further than the ferries. In
Brooklyn the cycle path was practically desert
cd. which is remarkable on holiday, and the
small parties OF riders who braved the strong
wind and flying dust were satisfied to take rest
at the first road houses and return home early
On Long Island and New Jersey struggling
riders were met at different points. but II one
Judged from the work required to push bicy-
Gle. riding was decidedly unpleasant yesterday.
The action of leading wheelmen In tho West.
where tho secession element is strongest, IN de-
Gliding that for the best welfare of the l.. A. A.
special meeting of the National Assembly
should be called to reconsider the question Of
Sunday racing. Is receiving widespread sup
port. The request made TO President Potter
last week urging such q step was signed by
prominent officials OF the organization. 1t is
tho general sentiment that tho action of the
National Assembly at its meeting last Febru-
ary in defeating the measure to allow local
option on the Sunday racing question was
due solely to political negotiations Of the re-
spectve leaders in the Presidential movement.
Western wheelmen who realize thrt the Il. A.
". is too strongly fortified in all sections of
the country to be harmed by INDEPENDENT
racing associations feel that the proper way to
procure speedy and final adjustment of the
convention convent ' Of 'I the National Assembly. TO
call such q meeting; according to the Consti-
tuition Of the L. A. W.. the President is en-
Special business meetings shall be called by the
President upon the written request OF majority
inEs shall be called later than sixty after
the receipt OF the request at place designated by
must be given the ofnciai organ. with state
ment of the business to be transacted at the meet.
ing. and no other business shall be considered.
The demand for Sunday racing ls confined
exclusively to tho South and West. and IL is
agreed amonk leading Western members of the
some point in the West with little expense,
when the members Of the assembly. discussing
tss sunday g rsnnT snS !, viii
divisions local option In relation to such con-
tests. If Sunday racing s doomed TO failure,
advisablity of local option is urged IL order
that the fact may be demonstrated. Steps are
sisn eai for special meeting @ % Of the assem-
bly,. The fact that officers OF the L.. A. W. in
the West approve of local option indicates that
the organization is divided upon the question.
and that a special meeting will speedily adjust
the matter while delay will only serve TO COM
plicate the racing situation.
President Stebbins of the Brooklyn Bicycle
Club has appointed tho following committees
to serve during the current year:
Road-J. N. Dale. J. Frank Borland. waldo Full.
Ter. and +: n: Bennett:
Auditlns-James Thomson, W. J. Kenmore. and
Msmbvrship-walco Fuller and o. KIosch.
Enter,sinment-w. J. Maocahll. O.; E. Austin.
G. Q. Biimanno, g. Gardiner, and J. N. Brincker-
LIorary-R. L. Knitz. A. F. vandergaw. and ].
II. Hobby.
The Associated Cycling Clubs Of philadel-
Of me Race Committee for the national meet Of
the. L.. A. w. The committee has decided to
asa the s % the sfs a o
ing the national championships over two days
and may have tie effect Of keeping the best
none Of the leading amateurs or professionals
will 60 abroad to compete in the international
races 10 a guarantee that the best racing talen;
in this country. will meet at Philadelphia.
While the asso >inted clubs under whose aus
tours, en- .ertainm snts, and other fixtures for
the visiting ~heelmen. tne racing features will
be the card OF the meeting. 1t is likely that
Philadelphia tournament. and the circnm-
stance will add interest to the cha npio nships.
w. that the system OF running OF :ho cham. m.
pions lp events be changed and that profess
sIonal and amateur championships be provided.
This recommendation has not been accepted
BY the existing Racing Board, so tina: the anna
teurs and professionals will compete together
as last year: Homes are entertained that some
amateur rider will develop this year who will
manage TO secure some OF the championship
races. as 1t seems unjust to ask amateur riders.
who restricted by the L.. A. w in boEh
training ana racing. to compete with profess
sional riders. who have every opportunity TO ac-
Quire record form during the early season. The
large number of new..7iders entering the racing
ranks this year makes 1t possible for some good
amateurs to develop In time for the big meet.
The death OF A. w. Harris. the English rae
ing man. dde to q fractured skull received in q
TALL on the track last week. is expected to serve
as a warning to race promoting clubs In this
country. Last season accidents were frequent
at the big tournaments. and were solely due to
tho overcrowdlnR OF men In heats. At races
hold at the.Waverly \. j.. track last summer
receiving fall and more or less serious injur-
les. At the Manhattan Beach track accidents
also took place While the Racing Board of
the j.. \. w. Is leRislatinR for the publication
of the amateur and tho proper conduct OF the
professional rider. 1t overlooks an important
relating TO the number OF men to be started
In heats and in the finals OF races. Race pro-
oo ns nd ths ba Sy sr
uuire the exercise OF great Judgment for the
proper and safe conduct OF races. Frequently
small and narrow tracks ivc heats must bo
run In some races, and officials will allow
three men to qualify In each heat. The Quali-
fcation of two men alone In heats In five
heat race Is dangerous on small tracks. and
the element OF danger that now enters into
cycle racing so conducted makes some riders
apprehcnslve about competing. At ne meet
ing- riders come out to the mark with faces
bruised and arms and legs In bandages and
covered withscOurt plaster. showing the results
of bad falls. Few riders in this country have
suffered any worse effects on the track than
broken arms and bad sprains and bruises. but
racing men feel that lle neglect of proper pre-
cautions by racing clubs and officials may re-
suit as In the case of Harris.
+. NJ. C.-In riding 10 Ridgewood. N. j.
from the Jersey City Ferry. follow Montgom-
cry street TO Hudson street; follow to York
street and then ride To Jersey avenue; cross
the latter TO Mercer street and 20 direct
to the HUDSON County boulevard: folio " tho
boulevard and ride to Fort Lee: take the IIacK-
ensack and Fort Lee turnpike. passing through
Leonia aid BOgota 10 Haskensack; follow Main
street To IIackensask road and 20 TO Cherry
Hill. New Bridge..alidland. Cradell. and Etna;
then ride through Westwood to RidGewood.
John I.onr.-ln riding from Suiauehanna
Pa. to New York city. go to MelrosA and d.
rect through Tallmanvile and Boyntele to
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