The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-02-24
VIEWS OF TIE WnEnEMsx.
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Jimmy Michael, the crack middle-distancs
bicycle rider, denied yesterday that he proposes
TO abandon tho cycle path to become a jockey.
III little Welshman was seen at the Cos
mopolitan Hotel by THE Sun reporter. When
questioned about the rumors relating to his
plans to become o jockey, no laughed and said
that such talk was without foundation. Michael
says he 10 now taking n rest before starting
training for the summer races. and that thotalk
OF his abandoning the cycle path for the running
track originated with his declaration that he
intends to take som recreation on horseback.
Il seems that last fall Michael had a chat with
tho Dwyor brothers, who invited him to visit
their stables some time and try his hand at rid
ing race horses. Michael came on from the
West last Monday and called upon Phil Dwyer
at the Brooklyn Jockey Club yesterday. Michael
expects to go down to Gravesend to-day and may
don riding brooches and accept a mount. He
says It will be his maiden attempt at steering a
race horse. He will begin to train for his bicycle
races In May. Michael now weighs 125 pounds
and is in excellent health. In training he weighs
ninety.slx pounds.
The appointment Of official bandicappers
throughout tho country this year is causing the
officers Of the League considerable trouble. In
this State there ia q strong feeling among clubs
and racing men that the present Handicapped 10
entitled to q reappointment. Chief Consul
Jenkins and Chairman Waite of tho State Rae
Ing Board recommend q reappointment, but
President Potter 10 said to oppose such q step.
In New Jersey. the League division Is at yari.
anco with President Potter and Chairman Mott
of the Racing Board in relation to the selection
have also been filed with the League officers
from Illinois against the choice in that division.
The sun reporter learned from an sath0rt has
submitted the following names to Chairman
Mott for appointment as handicappers:
District No; i,-New EnslanS states; r. +; Kels S..
Carthy. District No. o-ohlo and West virginia. G.
iinoi se' MieS S,sSsla and R %iscSnsi No. c hGatad =. Root II.
Chicago.
A we!l-known wheelman informed. TIKI. o
reporter yesterday that while In Buffalo ON
kins and discussed the award OF the State meet.
The Chief Consul stated that under nc. circum-
stances VIII the meet be awarded to individuals
such as the local Consulate favored. MIR. Jen-
kins claims that applications for the meet have
been received from five or six clubs, who will
city who are anxious to run the meet this year
are aware that the meet will only be awarded
to a club. but II is well known that these pro-
The Manhattan Bicycle Club has decided to
t Mish stop one ase OF th see on Me- a: s Mii commenting on
The N. B. @. has been n League club since 1t
organized eleven years ago. and this step was
Ohiy N albCt . .thoAo Jug u WV u VINO
question. Tho Club is thoroughly. Disguised
with the way the L. A.W. Is conducted at present.
The scandals in relation to racing matters. both
in regard to the award Of sanctions and to some
OF the decisions Of the Racing Board, are among
the reasons which have brought the matter to q
focus
A meeting of tho Board of Directors Of tho
National Board of Trade of Cycle Manufacturers
was held at 500 broadway, yesterday. Those
Moore, W. T. White. and Joseph Mckee. New
officers were elected and committees appointed
York was elected Treasurer and walter War.
drop of Chicago, Secretary. The following COM
mittees were appointed:
Legislation-F. J. stimson, W.. T. white. and George
Membership-A. L. ourford. ]. A. Carter. and r.. s.
Observation-Disclosures Mckee. A. r. Peck. A. L.
Moore, c. +. Smith. and K. Brown.
Arbitration-w A. Redding, X. L. Coleman. and
r. Philip Gormully.
President Sullivan of the A. A. U. expects to
hold a conference with Albert Mott. the Chair
man Of the L. A. w. Racing Board, next week.
to discuss the alliance between the two associa-
tions. Mr.. Sullivan says 1t is the intention Of
understanding Of all the details of tho
in order to support ono another in any
with opposition organizations or fac
tions. IT. is the intention Of the League to en-.
the A. A. U. will devote special attention to
bicycle races at athletic games.
NOTES.
The Orient wheelmen OF Brooklyn have made ap-
piication for membership In the Associated Cycling
A meeting OF the International Team COMMITTEES
W. AZ, ? e q nsia mere next week 10 perfect Details to send
The Pierce wheelmen intend to Join the Associated
Cycling Clubs OF Long Island.