New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-18
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cussed It Was found that Vanvolkingburg could
not command tho support OF his own people. and
the klckers went Sterling Elliott, the chief con
sui Of Massa chusetts. Elliott not particularly
enthusiastic. realizing that his candidacy would
bring out tho old Potter faction against him. and II
Is not thought that he will consider the proposition
seriously. Then they turned to Conway W. Sans
tho chief consul Of Maryland. but Mr., Sans said
that President Keenan, had done splendid work
this year and that he would not he candidate
under any consideration. He considered that Pres
idcnt Keenan, deserved a denomination. Ihere
were those who thought that at a meeting or the
rorsuls from all over the country to-day some
resolutions might be drawn up defining the league
position on the racing situation. Several or inc
leading officials spoke at length, and the sentiment
In favor ~ continuing the battle against the out
laws was unanimous. Tho opinion was expressed
that the insursents" had about reached the ehh
Of their rope The sentiment in favor OF ALL depart
menis Of the league working In entire harmony
Was loudly applaudcl
RACING BOARD SESSION.
The Racing Board of the organization was IN
.esslon at tho Copley Square Hotel until O'Clock
this morning Thomas Linton. the Weishman'
who has been competing at the outlaw tracks ap-
peared before the Board. and said that ne hao
become more than dissatisfied with the treatment
that ho had received AMI asked that he be rem
stated hy thu League Of American Wheelineh. so
that 10 would be able to compete on the recognized
tracks in this country and he able TO compete
abroad when he leaves these shores later on.
Linton has been reinstated and he will try 10
break tho ton mile paced record at the Charles
River track TO morrow night. Linton said mat
ne had made \ mistake In having anything 10 90
with tho Insurgents and that facts had neen
mlsrcprcsented 10 him upon HIS arrival In ths
country This puts an effective stop to the third
and deciding race between Fixes and Linton IN
dacidee ask for relnstat efleHl III
.he League OF American Wheelmen.
Several match races Will DO arranged between
Linton and McDunee. the American champion
McDunce said tonight that he would accept any
proposition coming from the Linton camp.
There were tho usual runs. entertainments and
races today and the attendance at each was eA-
cellent Tho chief entertainment tonight is the
annual smoker. which is expected TO last until
daylight.
Taylor. the ao,oEei rider. has made up his mind
10 try 20 lower Che record made by Charlc
Murphy paced BY locomotive inc rtaI may wS.k rs
pf0noS favor thinks that he can Hide
hind q locomotive fast al any locomotive can
travel lie thinks II possible 10 rover -, anu, pn'
record o. sec % bseyes N addition that he
will be able to ride on a track paced by motor
iandems In lilo before inc season IS over ,o.,,
were OF tho best sort. and some OF tho finishes
were 90 close that the spectators In the STANDS
were uncertain as 10 the winners until the judges
had made their announcements TIE foreigners
were beaten again except in TIE halt-m,ie cham
Won but he was disqualified for foul riding In the
homesretch. This gave the race TO Beh c.o1 90
con. OF Australia. tho nrst plum captured oy 'he
forcig ners at this meet.
THE QUARTER MILE FINAL
The final OF the quarter mile championship was
tho hrst race on the programme. II was a battle
royal between Peabody OF Chicago and Albert Tai
lander OF France. The men fairly crawled around
the track for half the distance In true French
style, while tho last turons was furious sprint.
The American led Throughout and won an exciting
In the match race between A. =, George, Of South
American won In straight heats. lngraham won
the FIRST race unpaced In i:3l In the second pace
having the lead all the way: rhe American non
the nrst race by nalf length and the second race
Taylor was unfortunate in both OF The professional
races to-day Lively interest Is felt IN me nter-
day. Csldow George and Goodson viii represent
Great Britain, and Moran Peabody and Wilson the ne
the ema ssr' coS ;a N The summary 6ows
quarter. mile National championship amateur 70 ae
BODY OF Chicago against Albert ToiandIer. of Paris
France ~ =.
Two mile National championship Can,atear' W, by
send MI19 Gf a. ynA.d iR HS o. "a
Flye mile National champlSnsh'p by
oi 5SeoS5 sscoaa Ansus McTod q Toronto
rd mio The m's wa, D,sD made ' TsSor
won second in his heat bui failed to qualify for dnal
being in the slowest heat
Edward ~. Taylor, Of Philadelphia. rode mile paced
In 2IOm without bandlehars on his machine.
one mile handicap tamateurlWon by J. 7. Moran, or
Chelsea scratch) Lester wilson, OF Pttsbug $50 ysrds)
second Weber Of Milwaukee go yards) third, L. A.
Josephs Of Detroit 80 YARDS, fourth Time l0ss.
one mile handicap lprotesslona)Won by J. b Bowler,
Chicago 40 yarlsJ Horace Poutsch Louisville 90 yards
second "a. Beweyn. Chicago 80 yards). third Herman
Carrnan 100 YARDS. fourth Tme-2il&.
Nat" Tom and Frank Butler and Major Taylor
started from scratch IN the final heat Taylor refused 70
his share OF pace that tho Buffers and
refused to finish Tom Butler reconsidered his
termination quit started after the limit mon. but
ala not succeed IN winning place
Halt mile National championship lamateurl Won ny
Ben" Goodson Austraia \. Tallander Parts. France
second: Lester Wilson. rlttsburg. third Time 90
F. finished hrst, hut disqualified for fouling
The FOUL noticed by q majority OF the officials.
Match between j. F. Ingraham. OF Lynnneld
Mass. and 4. l.. George Of Cape Town. South Africa
First one half mile. unpaced won by Ingra-
ham in 81 The second mile. paced
which also by InEraham In 2l5ab. j. r.
Moran. OF Chelseh. paced the mile heat