New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-02

been ridden. and the local tandem teams as
we'll the teams throughout the state nave
been claiming championship honors for the last
few seasons 1t will give them chance to SUP
stantiate their claims. This race VIII undouot-
eddy bring together at least twenty teams com
posed of some of the best-known riders IN tne
State and metropolitan district. The Greater
New-York championship Is sure to be hotlN con-
tested for as the L. A. W. rules this year VIII
prevent multicycles pacing. which was me
cause Of this race last year proving unlnterest-
ing and as all the local cracks are sure TO en-
ter the fight for supremacy will be more salts
factory. In the profession al races 2Oo class
has been provided. solely for the purpose OF
bringing together the local professionals who
have heretofore had little chance OF securing
their share Of the cash prizes offered. The trial
heats of this race, we'll as those Of the novice
will be run off prior to the time specified for the
races TO begin.
The Cycle Club Of Brooklyn gave its final In
door entertainment Of the season at the old
armorv building in Flatbush- ave. last night.
Many well-known people were present. From
now on the members OF the club will have regu-
lar rms 10 different places of interest In this
section. The programme last nigh; consisted OF
a music ride bicycle polo game. lantern drill.
bicycle hurdling. National flag ride and general
riding to music
Fred Titus IL now at the Chester Park Track,
Cincinnati. training for the coming circuit races.
Barney Oldfeld is with him. Titus will he
trained by Fallam, who looked after Coulter and
Zeigler last year. Titus says that he is round
ing to in good shape and is confident that ne
will he able to duplicate his success of lS9J.
He Is ready to arrange ten-mile race with
Michael the Welsh champion. now In this coun-
try and he would like to have the contest take
Mace in the East. Titus viii make his first
appearance at the meet at Baltimore on May ~.
The Kilpatrcks. Charles G. and Madaline.
sailed for home on La Bourgogne OF the French
Line Yesterday. and they expect 10 arrive in TINS
city next Sunday. In letter received yeSter-
day the one-egged rider who has visited Paris
Cane Town and many other points, saws: we
feel proud of our success on this side OF the
water We were well received in London. South
Africa and every point that we touched am
bringing home the elephant and mccall that
Paul Kruger OF the Transvaal, gave me.
Several members Of the South Brooklyn Wheel
men have organized the Greater New-fork saw
inos Rank. at Seventh-ave and Frst-st.. Brook
ivn Charles j. Obermayer, the president or the
South Brooklyn Wheelmen, Is the president:
Among the other directors and officers. most d oil
whom are wheemen. are the following; ON
cers-Van Mater Stilwell. first Vce-presldeht'
Thomas Murphy, second vice-president' harry
Grattan. secretary; Charles Ruston, counsel
BOARD Of Trustees-Charles j. Obermayer'
charles Huston Van Mater Stilwell Lewis L..
Zones William J. Kaiser. Harry Grattan'
Thomas Murphy. w. F. Vanden Houten. Lynn
u Shanks. Edward J. Muller, Charming Step-
- Allan Bowie Charles Obermayer. w. j.
Maxwell and Everitt Hasbrouck
The entertainment to be given by the Harlem
ubeeImen on May will no doubt be Interesting
a,d ENJOYABLE Eli Perkins will deliver a huinor-
ous lecture and Violet Dale VIII give several
selections OF character dancing. Ih.Ie wiz asJ
be a repetition Of the first part or the ininstrei
stov Besides these there VIII also be several
vocal solos by members OF the club Aiter ths
tartainment dinner will be served. followed
III dancinp Captain Morrison having returned
from Europe, will take the members on the run
tr.day, the destination being Long Branch n. -
At special meeting Of the club hed AZ me cup,
hnues on April 20 II was DECIDED &c increase the
ronohershin limit to $50. the large number or
anpiicat.ons for membership In the CLUB max
ing this action desirable. The billiard ana poor
tn,n,rnaments held by the club have heen fnisneo.
Tha winner OF the pool tournament was Nilliam
r uuson. with 3. q. Gilbert second. c. NJ. ker-