The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-01-12
OF THE wHEELMEN.
STEPS TAKEN ron OFFICIAL HEooG-
NITION OF WORLDS REOORDB.

MILTON OF WORLDS RE0oRDs.
Chairusan nett In Cerrsspsndesce with the
1nteruat,susi Cyciistu' uuisn-Latsst Points
In the Cannpsign Ter the 4. A. W. Presidenoy
Michael IN Demaud for Next season.
Chairman Mott of the L. A. w. Racing Board
has opened correspondence with Secretary
Sturmey Of the International Cyclists' Union
with the object Of taking some steps for the
official recognition Of worlds bicycle records
in the amateur and professional classes. At the
present time the various cycling associations
accept records made by their respective riders,
but the international association puts no on.
cial stamp upon worlds records. Secretary
Sturmey suggests that the different cycling
bodies submit thcir official record sheets to the
associations, members Of the international body,
for q vote or world record claims. Such steps
will be taken at once in order to compile one
official list Of worlds records for 1897.
The political situation in the L. A. w. was
unchanged yesterday. The friends Of both
Potter and Gideon continue to put forth claims
that their respective candidates will be elected
at the annual meeting next month. A close
friend Of George Gideon explained the position
Of the ex-Chairman of the Racing Board yes
terday as follows:
1T is true that Gideon declined to become
a candidate for tho office Of President when
pressed TO do so by his division carly in the
campaign, but his declination was due to the
fact that he understood that Sterling Elliott Of
Massachusetts, intended to stand for the office.
On these grounds Gideon refused to run and
Endorsed 7. ]. Keenan,. Jr., for a position on the
Executive Committee Of the l.. A. w. I am
confident that George Gideon would like to &C
cept tho.Presidcncy Of tho League. His position
49, a. 4,..A All. IA n 49, L. It'll
not be a candidate for the office and advocates
Gideon. The latter takes the position that he
is not running after the office, but nevertheless
II keenan, would Withdraw from tho contest for
the oflce of First vice,President in favor of
Gideon for President, the latter would como
out publicly and announce his intention to
off. Gldeon's name is presented to tho As
sembly I am confident that the Pennsylvania
state prefers a Presidential Office to the position
Of a First Vice-President. and Gideon can COM
mand lots Of votes. To determine tho feelings
in favor Of Gideon, a mail vote was taken last
week upon this question. Replies were re-
eight upheld the action of the division in pledg.
There Is Considerable uneasiness. among the
wheelmen in this State and Pennsylvania as to
how the present complications will terminate.
II Ii reported among. Eastern wheelmen that
the members Of the Illinois division are work
ing in the interests of Gideon and are anxious
to elect him President over Potter. The West.
erners want representation, and feel that Gideon
Is. q man more likely to recognize Western
Mheelmen than Potter. In some sections Of the
West the voting delegates decline to announce
bly, meeting until they learn whether Gideon's
name will be presented for the office OF President.
Tho first claim made. for recognition for the
mileage championship Of 1897 comes from Irving
of Hackensack, n. j., who covered
IN Ge's Jsnu miIs' ias' r fss'o 3, od asr miies ' ia t%e Gps
months, calculating on accomplishing 1000
miles a month. He exceeded his own figures.
In the fall for constant riding. His monthly
is as follows:
January, l,sso; February. 1,4se; March. 1929;
August. 2.46i: September. PESO; october. $40:
November. s.ess; December s,Oos. Total, 20. 1858
Harrison used his bicycle in transacting bust
During his. ride he lost no weight and feels no
effects from his performance.
p ottE zieElsr, 5r: the crack professional Of the
after | shah go in for long:distanco racing and
abandon the short sprinting events. which
season. 1 am nearly rEsI as small as Michael aas p and
on that account think l can hug up to q big
pacing |a% nsos machine Sctinr t almost ste as o well: al, IKE Ike t to fol
and Johnny Johnson / followed as last
y pow 90 Couiu Ut ny tuo uB u1dCnlHeS, ana
believe II l prepare for that sort OF riding 1 can
make O. success of it. The middle distance
events from five to twenty-five miles l shall
On will be with that end in view."
Jimmy Michael, the noted middle-distanoe
racer. will be the leading" man with race pro-
during the season of 1898. Last year
race meets at which Michael was featured
scored big successes financially and the large |
at tho recent indoor meets is attrib-
nted to him. Last Saturday he did not ride at
he SHINY attended races in the Madison Square |
which Is evidence that he Is the chief
at the meets Of to-day, as A. A. Zim- |
norman was years ago. Overtures have been
made to Michael and his manager to race OK
clusively on some of the new bicycle tracks that
will be built this spring, but they have declined
he propositions and will ride where the most
purses are offered. Hopes are enter
aimed by some Of the American long. distance
-iders that some men will be developed this
rear VINO will defeat Michael. The ~latter's
familiarity with pacing machines is held to be
'esponsible for his repeated successes, while the
american riders are just getting familiar with
his sort of racing.
Secretary Bassett of the L. A. w. announces |
he renewals and total membership of the lead
divisions as follows:
New York 80. total 90. 800; Pennsylvania. 1Os, |
otal 24,SS2; Massachusetts u, total l2, 500: New
4. total 6,S6S; Illinois. 3; total 2,03S; Ohio g, |
otal 1904: Wisconsin I, total 2. G3e; Connecticut O., |
otal 2,036; Michigan J., total 2.031; Maryland, 9;
otal I.gl4; Indiana 4. total l.s6Di Rhode Island. 8; |
100. 1871.