The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-10


some morning the forty-four questions.
They are sent registered, so that the re-
ceipt brought back to the chairman Of the
racing board is proof that the rider has re-
ceiyed the questions. If he fails to answer
them he is adjudged guilty of infraction of
the rules and transferred TO the professional
class. II be answers them his fate is almost
as good as settled. for there are few riders
who become prominent enough TO come I'M
der the notice of a member of the racing
board who can answer all Of the questions
to the satisfaction Of the board. Here are
the questions:
]. State your age, legal residence and &C.
cupation at the present time.
z In what other cities have you resideo
9. State ali your occupations since Jan. 1,
4. State the nature of your present. en-
ployer's business. Same of eccn employer
since Jan. l. 1895.
5. State fully the character of the serv-
ices performed by you for your present en-
ployer and 9th rs since Jan. l, 1850.
6. At what hours do you commence ana
:. Who pays your expenses. including your
entry fees?
8. During what hours do. you do your
8. Have you the assistance of a trainer?
TO- Does your employer allow you time
to train during the day?
il. State your trainers name.
H. Does he train you exclusively? IT not.
who else does he train?
Is. What sum do you pay him for his
a. Have you been absent from your resi-
dent city for the purpose OF training or
improving your physical condition since Jan
Is. If SO, where? How long did you re-
main?
Is. What were your; your e. expenses asg for such
IL What make of bicycle do you ride
when racing? other times?
L. What price did you pay for each9
10. Does any maker loan you bicycle
for racing purposes? -, "a
90 What make of bicycle did you ride
H. was it loaned to you?
o. Who are the selling agents OF the
wheel you use for racing purposes al pres
ent or intend to use during the present sea-
%. What make saddle do you ride? Has
it been given to you2 Was IL 1urnsneu 70
you by special order or did 1t come with
81 Have you ever competed for or re-
ceived a cash prize in a road race? In
you ever been paid for road riding?
o. What make of tire do you use, ana
who are the manufacturers thereof?
26. How many tires do you possess!
III What price did you pay for each OF
them? g.
nished free Of charge?
49, Have you entered into any agreement
to continue to ride such tires?
30 Do you hold any recognized RECORDS!
81 Give list of all the meets you nave
attended this season.
49, Have you ever received any compen-
sation for racing or riding bicycle or Ior
use of any part thereof prior to this sea-
son?
49, If So what income did you receive!
a. Are you now receiving any expenses
or other consideration or assistance OF any
character whatsoever from the makers OF
agents or any one else on their behalf, of
the bicycle, saddle, tire or other parts or
sundries used by you? az.
80. Have you any understanding Win
anybody to receive from them any compen-
sation or favors at later perloo
SO. Has any conside ration been promised
you which is contingent upon success III
winning races or in breaking RECORDS!
81. Have you read the League OF Aherl-
can Wheelmen's definitions of amateurs and
professionals, and doycu fully understand
the same? 49,
ing to these rules?
So. How long have you been racing?
40 Give list of first prizes won by you
during the past and present seasons.
Al How many Of these are now in your
possession?
AZ What club are you member Of?
49, Does any manufacturer of bicycles or
parts thereof or cycle sundries contribute to
the support of such5cllih or to fund for
the racing men thereof?
A. II so, to what extent does the manu-
facturer contribute?