The sun., 1898-02-14
NEWS OF THE WHEELMEN.
ROADS AND SUBURBAN RESORTS
FILLED WITH RIDERS FEsTERDLT

ine UDe Wehtner yesterday Drought out thOu-
sands OF cyclists who were glad to shake of
their enforced idleness and get abroad again.
Although tho going was sloppy and unin viting
in spots, the riders were determined to get rid
OF their bottled-up enthusiasm, and they went
of in merry parties to the various established
landmarks on Long Island. Staten Island, and
In New Jersey. Central and Prospect Parks
and adjacent thoroughfar received q big slice
of the patronage, but tho great majority
launched out boldly on. suburban trips to rural
and seaside resorts. On Long Island they divided
their patronage between Fort Hamilton, Bath
Beach. the Merrick pike and Coney Island. the
cycle path to the latter place being in especial
demand. Jerseyites found the going on the
Hudson County boulevard TO their taste, and
many riders made satisfactory experimental
trips along the macadamized roads of Station
Island. Altogether IL was red-letter day for
the cycling community, and effectually dis
PEELED the cobwebs that had accumulated while
King Frost and his allies blocked the traffic.
The recommendation of tho National As
sembly that the executive officers Of the L. A.
w. take under advisement the abandonment OF
cycle racing has created a feeling among some
members OF the organization that the control
Of racing is getting beyond the League. Wheel
men who have been members OF tho J.. A. w.
only a short time relish the suggestion and
seem to think that the League and the control
Of cycle racing will be separated in tho near
future. The older and conservative mem.
bers however, see in the resolution only
an attempt for thorough investigation OF tho
racing question, and predict that the reoogni-
tion Of a recommendation to drop racing and
the consideration of on amendment for such q
step will be found to be entirely different
questions when the latter proposition comes
officially before the L. A. w. A professional
in talk with a reporter of THE SUN yes.
terday.upon the question of tho L. A. w. drop
ping the control Of racing, said:
'Of course, the recommendation made.at.t
annual meeting of the League last week, that
tho adyisability OF turning the control of rae
ing over to some othor organization be consid-
cred, does not indicate that such step will
take place. Racing men and race promoters
have occasion to frequently find fault with tho
decisions Of the L. A, w. Board, but know
that both classes will regret tho day that tho
League decides to drop racing. Suppose the
control of racing passed into the hands of some
organization whose members are identified with
track owners or meet promoters. what would
be the RESULT Why, constant strife and tho
ruination of that branch Of the sport. The
best example Of this is evident in the way the
owners of various tracks are preparing to open
a track war this year. Again, what organiza-
tion in this country is In q position to control
time ago / noticed RECOMMENDATION in The
Sun that il the League dropped racing 1t might
America to assume control Of It. i must ad.
init that at the present time this ~ the only
to- sovern racpa but II It tno M bL means M srtaa
that its officers, would care to assume the re-
sponsibilities; The claim that racing is made
q drawback to the growth of tho organization.
is ridiculous"
Secretary s. G.. Andrus OF the Century |
Road Club Of America has issued the follow
ing communication to the club members in re-
laton to the status of professional riders In that
Since the admission of professionals to mbership
status the former will occupy In the
Many OF our mem6ers seem to believe that the pro-
and many OF the latter are IN tremor at the pros.
members that no cause for such alarm For the
purpose OF competition the professional riders Who
ferent class by the Executive COMMITTEES and the |
records they make will be kept by the Road Records
Committee separate and distinct.
The announcement that tho L. A.W. has decided |
to compel all professional racing men to register
with the Racing Board is regarded by some as an |
unjust discrimination between amateurs aud |
professionals; The new registration rule Of tho !
League will be enforced this season, and only |
der its auspices. The cash prize riders will be |
forced to pay 50 fee, 80 that the Racing Board |
to $1O.000 year from its registration plan
alone. Where the new rule is declared to be |
is in selecting professional rid
ers for the tax and taking steps in relation to
the amateurs. 1t Is maintained that SO long as
the L. A. w. has seen fit to impose a tax OF 81
pete in ra es it could have gone stili further and
passed laws insisting that all amateurs eligible
they ean rde AS Is the
rider must pay fee to race, while the anna
N N e raenr G
1t is ellknown fact that majority OF the
amateur racing men DO not belong to the L. A
bc equivalent to the payment OF the annual dues
In the l.. A. w.
The annual meeting of the Century Road Club
Of America will be hold early in the spring.
when various changes will be made in the rules
governing the organization, President Skin
kle announces that no will recommend the
adoption of the following:
The election OF all national Officers State
and state Secretary Treasurers shall be held between
the LIST and 10Th days of April. 1893, the term Of
May and expire on tue sist day Of December. 1893;
be- held between the 18Th - day % Of Nove@6sr s and
the 10th day OF December, 1895. and annually
after the .erms of ali onicers SIS 50 elso,ed TO
begin on LIST day OF January and end on tho
ccoa The oosrs hi Be eestsa by the
National Board. The State Centurons and state SEQ.
divisions. These elections shall bo in charge Of the
on Legislation.
ST.. LOUIS. Feb 13.-Nat Butler won q match
race from Jay Eaton at the Coliseum last night |
IN two straight heats, both being paced by tam
lems The distances were one and two milea.
Eaton won the toss, and contrary to his custom
took the position for the mile heat. Something
better than minutes had been promised by the
and was expected by the $500 spec
Lators. After tho riders had gone one lap IL Was
evident that no sensational time would be made.
The men retained their respective positions be-
hind the pace until the tandem dropped out.
Butler then dropped into the pole. In tho final
sprint he finished in front by one length. The
second heat was won easily by two Lengths. Tho |
Two miles OF riding clearly demonstrated
Buffers superiority.
NOTES.
The Junior order OF United American Mechanics
have elected the following onicers: Presi.
lent. A. @; iyers; Vice President. Robert Smith,
rtasurer y. Won Beck Secretary, o. s. Anderson.
u. 5. Edwards OF the Century Wheelmen OF this city
las ridden over 1000 miles this season.
The Acme Wheelmen OF Jersey City on Saturday |
received u handsome silk banner which the racing
eani won al recent century run OF the North uui.
ION County Cyclors of Union Hill.
The members Of the Aialanta Wheelmsn of New. |
.rk are discussing the advisablty OF moving Into
lew and more commodus quHrters Some OF tie |
llembcrs are OF tue opinion that the organization
hould enter into the consolidation plan With several
o sal clubs under the head OF the arkA A