Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-17
THE HowITzERs BICYCLE RACES.
M. propramme of Events for the
aqd-Tntricx Close on Thursday.

The committee in charge of the How
tiers bicycle races have completed all
engagements for the first DAYS races,
which will take place at the Main-Street
park track on Saturday evening next
The programme of races is quite a good
ono and some very fast riding may be
expected. 80, ,,
Inc evenings entertainment will begin
with a special vaudeville bill at O'Clock.
The special vaudeville programme VIII
No. one Of the strongest seen in this city
this season.
Tine racing programme is complete, ana
the valuable prizes offered VIII attract
many riders. The races and prizes are
as follows:
First race-one mile, novlce-First prize
cold medal. value SO; second prize, NJ.
a w. bicycle lamp donated bv Hankins
x NahOney value 49, third prize sterilns-
silver bicycle name plate, value 81.
Second racc-three-ffths mile, open
First prize. pair Samson tires, donated by
Rivere Rubber Company. value $3.50; Sc
cond prize, gold-mounted fountain pen
value s.. third prize, pair patent absorbent
erips. value 81.
Third race-one mile, championship In
dependent cycle Club-First prize, gold
medal. value $l5; second prize, watch
chain. value s.; third prize. bicycle lamp
value 81.
Fourth race-one mile. open-First prize,
bicycle suit, value $3.50, second prize,
Iurch saddle. donated by c. W. Wallace,
value $3.50; third prize, sterlins-silver BIZ
cycle name plate. value $l.50.
Fifth race-one-dfth mile. open-First
prize, silk umbrella, value Sc; second prize
pair League OF American Wheelmen
bicycle shoes, value $22j; third prize,
sterling-silver bicycle name plate, value
a25
sixth race-two-mile lap--First prize
solid-gold watch chain. value $40 second
prize. solid-gold stock pin. value s.; third
prize. racing saddle, donated by John
Lauer, value s..
RACES UNDER t. a. W. RULES.
The racing will take place on the new
track now about completed, at the Main
Street Park, which will be one of the
best in the State. The races are run
under League of American Wheelmen
rules. and are sanctioned by the League
Of American Wheelmen Racing Board.
To the Howitzers belongs the credit Of
holding one of the most successful bicycle
meets ever held in this city.
Their races for this season will be held
on Saturday. July %; Friday and Satur-
day. July 29th and 30th. and on Saturday,
August 9th The entries for the races
taking place on July 23d viii close on
Thursday, July Dist, at 8 =. NJ. Entry
blanks for tho races can be secured from
any OF the cycle dealers in the city, or
by addressing Lieutenant William NJ
Myers. chairman Race Committee, No. 7l
east Main street.
To avoid the rush at the gates. the COM
mittee have placed tickets on sale at
Branch II. Aliens. No. 912 east Main
street. and at j. A. Morris's. on Broad
street. Season tickets at reduced rates.
admitting TO all races, including grand
stand. are on sale at the above places,
and by all members of the Howitzer Bat ]
terry.
The committee in charge Of the races
Is composed OF Lieutenant William NJ.
Myers, chairman; Corporal I Warren
Booker, secretary; Corporal J. V. Taylor,
assistant secretary; Lieutenant II. G.
Whittet. treasurer; Sergeant J. =. Poin-
dexter Sergeant +. w. Minson- Sergeant
W. II. Mason. Sergeant ". r. Boiling, /
Private W. W. Edwards, Private TreNler,
Private Reid, Corporal A. L. Richardson,
Corporal G. L. Epps. Corporal John Z.
Rowe. Private Ben Brockenbrough, Pri- !
yate Il. w. Bosher PI-ysie =. -. Bell !
and Private Delarue.