New-York tribune., 1899-02-12


mously adopted
rrourth-ave.; and 40,
Whereas Such Improvement is indorsed Gyycne by the
Clubs Of Long Island: and. .,,.rs,,n q,
the Bay Ridge Athletic Club that such improve,
ment would advance the interests OF ms sscuU tt
and convenience OF it's residents therefore. be II T.
Resolved That the Bay Ridge athletic 6 Glge nedF IN
support to the furtherance OF such Improvement
Henry F. Ducker manager OF Charles River fark
bicycle track on which the National champon-
ships OF 1899 will be held announces positively IN
statement signed by himself and f. {. hodges
nrcsdent OF that track that no races Will be per-
mitted on that track this year that nave not oee'
sanctioned by the League OF American Wheelfneh'
Furthermore" Mr.. Ducker is reported 10 nave
said "at the meeting Of the National Cycie IraSk i
Association voted against the effort to ndorse the
National cycle Association and the action taken
,Se oreanization and four-hfths OF the tracks will
withdraw from the organization ana ,a aC' ,o nIue
nendentlv under League OF American Nheelmeh
rules.
For the information Of those interested II can be
said that the Century Road Club Of America makes
rules for road records and issues century bars.
For circulars and further particulars application
may be made to the secretary. c. NJ. Farchiid: No
SO Grangers Cleveland Ohio; or kS9er, 1,siSn MGgn
No 223 East -hundred-a acknowledgements
city
Harry" Elkes who Is on the Pacific Coast.
will return to New-York next week according to
his friends While here he will endeavor TO close
for his foreign trip. which viii comprise Frame;
Linton at twenty-five miles and Cordang nj hfty
miles, behind pacemakers
A. A. Chase OF England. and Tom Linton. OF
Wales will arrive in America this fall for the
closing Of the American racing season. They Will
ride American wheels although Linton declares
that he will come over with European team OF
pacemakers for his races.
The L. V. F. of France. the governing body of
that country has issued special bulletin announc-
ing that no riders suffering sT%sRfnbon % h neIgeS Sy ns
TO compete in that country.
The Ravens held special meeting last night and
made final arrangements for their entertainment
TO be given on Washington's Birthday eve.
Cyclists desiring TO join the League Of American
Wheelmen may obtain full printed information and
membership blanks by sending their names and ad-
dresses to the Cycling Editor Of The tribune.
NEW BICYCLE TRACK IN SAN FRANCISCO.
CARNIVAL OF CONTESTS BEGUN. IN WHICH REC
oRDs WILL PROBABLY BE BROKEN.
San Francisco. Feb IA carnival of bicycle
contests began to-day in the Mechanics Pavilion.
on a new eght-ap track which has been laid for
the purpose. jimmy Michael. the mddle-dstance
champion Of the world. pronounces 1t the fastest
indoor track OF its size ever constructed. 1t is so
steep that had been predicted that riders not IN
good condition would be obliged 10 drop out. Its
safety was demonstrated. however, when Fournier
rode ten miles with his motor cycle. averaging
minute and 55 seconds for each mile. Michael iQi-
lowed the hot pace for half the distance on tne
occasion OF his first practice spin. and ne expects
10 take FIVE and perhaps ten seconds on Una. & M
when he becomes more accustomed TO the Track
The management is confident that every world
record in existence will be lowered in the course OF
the coming series Of competitions. 10,
heqin and among the wheelmen who are already
entered for the contest are Miller Pierce. Waller
LAWSON Nairn Hale Turvle. Fredericks and the
California champion unpaced amateur. Bozio. from
whom some startling bursts Of speed are eX-
pected