The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-14
ECHOES OF wILKEs-BARRE MEET.

The Tribune intended to present most
full and complete report of the big meet
from staff correspondent, who attend
ed for that purpose. His report was
properly forwarded, but for some unac-
countable reason did not reach this city.
The report printed in yesterdays issue
was from the Associated Press, and al
though good one, was not so extensive
as had been intended for The Tribune's
readers.
Charles Coleman's work was of the high
est order, and far superior to the other
Scranton riders. His sprintS were as
steady and strong as the best of them.
"Chic's' win in the handicap was one
of the most popular of the day, as was
shown by the rounds of applause he re-
ceived.
Harry Strong's error in the two-mile
handicap ruined his chances for n share
in the plunder for that event. Harry
became mixed in his count, and broke
from the bunch on the stretch in the fin
ish of the third lap, thinking it the last.
He sprinted in like a race horse, cross
ing the tape yards ahead of the bunch.
thinking he had won out. He was very
much chagrlned upon discovering his err
ror.
Rob White and Ben Keller were evil
IDENTIFY way OFF, in their riding. There
was total absence of that dash" which
has previously characterized their work.
The Electric City Wheelmen's racing
team appeared for the first time in their
new suits. The team consists of Cole
man, Dunn, Strong, Oswald and Hall.
Not bad combination either. Keep your
eye on 'em. These comerr.
Major Taylor, the colored professional,
who at present is winning as much as
the best ones on the National circuit,
is. according to Fred Hoyt, "the fastest
man in the country This is the majors
ntr chog
just little lame on head work.
The Scranton contingent was unusually
large. Scranton faces could be seen ev-
erywhere.
Probably the most noted character on
the track, excepting Frank Deitrick, of
course, was the veteran trainer-manager
Tom Eek. Mr. Eek is indeed a handsome
looking man with iron gray hair and
military mustache. He looks about IS
years of age, but as a matter of fact is
only 40 years old.
Fred Longhead is justly termed the
most erratic rider in the country" One
day he beats them all, and the next, as
was the case at Wilkes-Barre. he seems
entirely out-classed.
Fred Deitrick, the popular member of
the West End Wheelmen who Is re-
sponslble for the good management of
that organizations race meets, is gaining
a national reputation as a race meet pro-
iloler' IL must ne admitted that "Deety"
handles things like a man who knows
| now. Another thing that adds to
"Deety's" success is the fact that "all
Wilkes-Barre is with him."
We noticed that Fred Titus is back to
his old love, the "Spalding." While Fred
| is not riding in exactly winning form.
he is certainly riding WELL when the fact
mat ne did no riding last season, and is
therefore year behind, is taken into
| consideration.
Bobby" White didn't win any prizes,
but he says he got his moneys worth,
inasmuch as Tom Eek. Eddie Bald and
Earl klzer posed for him, while he
worked his camera on them.
| Ihe Green Ridge Wheelmen rooters
were there in force. Their riders didn -
win thing. which is indeed unusual
but the Green Ridge Wheelmen's crowd
are good losers, and didn't seem un-
usually sad.