The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-01-17

Soc Goodman Talks on Reforms In RaciuF-
Many Ridern on the Road.

,,o ,oct.
u oic'ciu I,uers "no M, . . :" "" IT,
found the conditions unite satisfactory yestcr-
A., rrho 80. ,.o,n Ia foir conditiop and
ua!' III iO""S "V0 ~ IN 80
tho men and women who INDUCED in runs eS-
cecied any number ous this winter. Several OF
the chninless type OF whocls were In evidence in
Central Park and on the Concy lsianu cycio
path, but the old STYLES still lead. The adop'
ton OF pcar cases Ia noticeable. Some mem
h.-.f, vi. c,un,, yyl,colr,cn rcvivrd
oeTs 're We" io.N ,ou"l! W
the Old custom OF holding a paper chase Oh VI
,io,
Wv" -
Racing mon nro confident that the l.. A. W.
,r,n ,ntroamoo snnno Wao5fnl rcfo-,n, in That do.
VIII introduce so"o neeuiu' Ao'n" !" ="
partment this year.
Joseph Goodman, who is ono of the oldest
-. a. ~ or5 hos made n coro-
memoerS IN INC a. a. w. VIZ "a " '"'e
full study OF tho racing SITUATION says:
'"lhe racing department OF the League should
be conducted, If possible, with greater hdohty
than ever before. Ii Is impossible to do too
n,,oh fo- tho nromotiop NJ bones, racing. hut
the same consideration holds with regard to all
of its objects. With regard to racing in par.
ticular there is:manifest need of n change Of
"a ~
polcy. Inc League assuthes W oo MI amateur
organization and at the same time essays TO
co"''oi Sn"-
tency snouti DC remeulcu uy IeIhoHine IL an,a-
teur uis'ihrt,on ~ ,ha Ta ~ ,n,,h y
spect TO road racing presents a curious anon-
ncnt and narrative. The constitution holds
the term amateur 70 De inseparaoie IRON a'h,
i ndner eScr ;n rosS ana rsa Inc a mniess u rs ,prP the same ne
conditions that govern, racing, on tho track.
At the same time the League defines racing on
the public highways as unlawful ana refuses
to recognize 1t as belonging in the category OF
athletic sports.
..The tremendous growth Of interest in rae
ing during the las, season and the Increased
number OF events and men participating there
in have brought the sport TO a point where it
can no longer he adequately handled under the
present kacing boaru sJh ~ e. u s.1ass aUd
4, "i is niieas IN. to note Thar M amendment TO- that
end piii he nctod upon mt the forthcoming
national assembiy. livery niember OF the Rae.
mo Hoard should he n competent and responsi-
hise man md paid A fair salary for his work.
Re,cWod attention should be given to the Office
or oIhci9 |. ahuff erp nos "a remoTed rom
Ieap,,e n%olitics"
A'"H'0 p -
of the National Board of Trade OF Cycle Manu-
facturers will he neld in this city tomorrow,
Wednesday to elect new officers. There has
been considerable discussion among tho lead
t tfg m Of fSs So 5n Fe'"1 Il IS 20 ex ! eensfI th rSo tSis talk
will result in the election of well-known men as
executive officers, who will in4ugurate n more
progressive policy in dealing with cycling trade
matters. 1t is believed that George Dickerson
OF Chicago will succeed A. L. Garford as Presi-
dent.
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Members of the L. A. w. and racing men feel
that q decision is overdue on the charges that
the siX-day race held in the Madison Square
Garden last month was conducted contrary to
Board to render a decision is regarded as signih-
cant The TACT that two ofncers OF the l.; a. W.
were identified with the race has resulted In
the circulation of the report that the investign-
ton will be a 'whitewash. OF the men impii-
Gated. Unless Chairman Mott renders some
satisfactory decision In the course OF a rev days
it Is expected that the politicians in the League
will make the matter an issue against the pres
ent administration in the coming National AS
scmbly meeting.
nj
The NATIONAL Cycle rack ASSOCIATION Is
planning. TO hold a big circuit OF meets TINS year.
Application mas peen suomitUeu 70 inc L. .. W.
lncing Board tcr sanction 10 hoiu races during
May, June. July, August and Septemoer. The
Inc track owners are convlnceu Inat sprihI ana
inlddie distance SroicssloHai rs.es viii pe uMo
DIE, FEATURES Ut the AmcrlGan meet. anu tneir
policy VIII pc 70 caler 70 riuers oi these ciasses
ana oncr ioerai purses.
-.
A member of the Crescent A. G. has recently
brought over from England a Siding bicycle
saddle which is said to be gaining popularity on
the other side. 1t does not move sideways at
all. but is so arranged upon ITS supporting frame