Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-23
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of cracks who will participate. Since the
opening night meet, held last Saturday
ey ening, a number of changes have been
made, all tending to better illuminate the
place and permit the spectators to see
every movement of the riders.
A large number of the racing men came
into the city yesterday, among the NUMBER
being Tom Cooper, the Detroit champion;
Eddie Cannon Bald, the Buffalo rider; Jay
Eaton, formerly the indoor cycle track
king; Floyd A. MacFar.and of San Jose,
CAL. the speedy westerneI; Orlando L. Ste
vens of Ottumwa, Iowa; H. B. Freeman Of
San Francisco, Cal; E. s. Acker Of Phil
adelphia, Pa, ard Earl Kiser of Dayton.
delphia during the National League meet
last year proved such q surprise. Moth
err Webb, -he II amer Of Tom Cooper. and
p. H. Mcdonald, the trainer of Bald, to-
gether with Charlie wai- were also in
the party. The entire ae 81 ..gation put I'D
at the Hotel Regent.
This morning Leon Bnui'y and Rene
Cavally, the crack Fren... tandem team;
John Robinson, the English rider: Arthur
Gardiner, the leader Of the championship
score; John B. Bowler of Chicago; DR.. A.
/. Brown, the nedico-cyclist; Owen KIM
Bile. the fast Louisville boy. and one or two
others of the push reached the city in
plenty Of time to get a rest before the
races this afternoon end evening. William
and Fred. Sims, the two well-known local
riders, have been In the city for several
days past, getting in trim for the fast
rioers. They are apt to be heard from in
the meet.
Handling the Crowds.
In anticipation of handling large crowd
special arrangements have been made. with
the railroads whereby the people will be
taken to the park without any loss of time.
number of special trains will be put on
the Great Falls road, running to the park
and return. making the trip in twenty min
utes. 1t has been recognized that the rail-
road facilities have been somewhat of a
drawback. and every difficulty. it is
come. The arrangements contemplate the
handling of 10000 people. IL necessary.
With Bald most of thee bicycle folks of
this city are familiar. He has been here
Six or seven years ago he was welding a
oleaver in bis father s butcher store at Buff
falo, and it was against the wishes of his
parent that he followed bicycle races.
Bald's sGrent Success.
Since his successful career on the track
he has made from $4,000 to $l5,00e year
clear money. most of which he has invest
ed in business property in his native town.
His riding first attracted notice In 1885,
and in 1885 and 1895 he won the title Of
national champion. His success as q rider
Is due almost entirely to his remarkable
sprint, most of his races being won in the
last 100 yards During the race he rides
carefully, and seldom let's himself out until
on the homestretch.o when he shoots ahead
as II propelled ffbm the mouth of a can
Cooper. Career. hss
Tom Cooper is equally as well known in
this city as Bald. Last season he was
somewhat unfortunate. and did not do as
well as was expected Of him. owing to a
troublesome sickness. He is rather quiet,
and like Bald saves his money. Five or
six years ago he was drug clerk. work
Ing from o'clock In the morning until al
most midnight for ST. week. The first
year of his professional career he won
thirfy-seven out OF sixty-four races. netting
Kim about 5000 mostly in diamonds. Two
years ago he won fifty-one out OF eighty
races. securing $4,000 over and above all
expenses. his winnings averaging $1I0 per
race. In 1884 he was good road rider and
fair amateur, though when seen In an
amateur race by sWally Saneer's trainer,
an English chap. he wobbled so badly
that the trainer exclaimed. THE bloosnin'
boy VIII never win good race In his Hfe."
"Gentieman'' Gsrdiner.
Arthur Gardiner, who stands q good show