The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-03-28
NEWS OF THE WHEELMEN.
M'DUFFEE AND OTHER RACERS RE
TURN TO THE 4. 4. W.

TURN TO THE 4. 4. ".
Nat Butler nnd Frank waller Reported to
Have Paid Their Fines and Been Rein
stated-New N. c. A. Plan of y Dealing with
Wicked mt the Show.
The first sign Of the tide turning away from
the National Cycling Association appeared yes
terday. when IL was announced that Eddie
McDuffce. Nat Butler and Frank Waller had
applied for reinstatement to the l.. A. w. ana
paid the fines imposed upon them by the Racing
Board. This materially weakens the boast OF
the outlaws" that they have all tho crack
riders. The League now owns the allegiance
Of the greatest sprint rider. " Major" Taylor.
who holds the more important records from
one mile to Ave. and also the greatest middle
distance rider. for McDuffee's record of last
season still entities him to be so considered. in
spite OF his defeat by Elkes during the winter.
The significance Of this return to the League
by McDufYee causes much speculation. 1t Is
thought by some that 1t presages the return OF
one Of the New England tracks, possibly that
at Charles River. because It is assumed that
McDufree probably had some kind Of assur-
ance OF the l.. A. w. races being run near Bos-
ton. whore he has always been a stronger
drawing card than elsewhere. The N. c. A. Of
ficials. however. profess confidence that there
will be no further desertions Of either tracks or
riders. The return Of the three men named
has not as yet been officially confirmed by a
Racing Board bulletin.
Frederick b. House of the Harlem Wheelmen.
who is President of the N. c. A.. issued yester-
day a long statement conce rnl ng the five tracks
W. substantially his remarks are that the re:
ipstatsmept Of the tracks aid not mean that
adjusted their business squahble. and the
cause for their SUSPENSION was thereby re-
moved. President House corroborateS the
story previously printpi in The SrN that only
one track OF the, five asked for einstatement
Of running races on 1t under n. c. A. sanction.
President House also says:
Another elusion is the idea that because
to Join the \. {. A. they can be, considered as
property ofthe League. We're the CORRESPOND.
put in evidence. the attitude OF the numerous
t,rotting tracks would be. shown to be prepon-
deronsiy in favor Of the n. G. A."
Regarding treatment of amateurs by the new
organization an interesting plan is unfolded as
1t is the intention of the n. c.. A. to allow
the amateurs n little more latitude and not hold
them down to the absurd restrictions which
contests will be encouraged and this feature
MI he made as prominent as possible. Though
th n amateur rule Will be fairly liberal; the
handled in a summary manner. II will he a
case Of SUSPENSION before they are allowed to
An amateur who is detected in violation OF
the rules by the, League is simply declared a
r rrS,e ior a Iar seu Thss dfa E Saf one Of h msfe gay q s sna
pension also TO face in the middle Of the riding
season Is apt TO be a greater deterrentto tricky
amateurs and promote honest declarations OF
intent.
That the bicycle fever RACES as nercely as
ever is being proven by tho attendance at the
cycle show In the Grand Central Palace. which
with the biggest crowd that has yet been on
hand. Last night a large room on the second
desired to try wheels. and the feature of an
academy was added 10 the exhibit; Many OF the
ferent models. and the crowd Is not slow in dis
covering II. Yesterday afternoon the exhibitors
and casual visitors were regaled by the attend
ance of several hundred actresses who accepted
the Invitations sent to the theatrical profession
by the management. An addition to the ,mu-
binary with a 55-inch wheel that was ridden by
y Fl Murphy. the former chamnion., On It
lisicd what was at the time the worlds record
OF : minutes - - seconds f2r a mile; The
Exit; Shs w&s not the oniy presoeity
the same age, another only 3 years old. and
several VIII" were less than :! years. The
siasm and mirth. 1t was as novel an entcrtain-
ment as was ever seen at a show. The Murphy
SS em nni m i "Rd pace "a yyntg or the the e oeRsn sdG On g san-
r,ai"S, g l hrtSnr T sns f fdiSIRi's'ss ch y! tbsRfy
BY Chester ,Blodeett and Ike" johnson.
The favor being shown by riders 70 swinging
is likely to he a regular feature Of construction.
There are now several different devices on the
ieenaeqffh' Of the crank crari r ora the dow sPSraad'p tkSr 1ns
being Displayed at the show this week is a short
and then screwing the pedal into it a rider can
get the effect of a swinging pedal on any wheel
lamps to be seen at the Palace as there
Were Mt the Garden. but there is one that gets
exhibit, where this one was in a stand over
looked by most visitors. 1t Is a French acety-
,tne INVENTION vary compact and UNIQUE for
glass. 1t is almost impossible for it to be blown
out by the wind. however. and this Is demon
every one. Tho reflector is Of the parabolic
description. and the flame Is so set in It that
in front. which simply drives it UP against the
back OF the reflector.
NOTES.
The LA W. National Racing Board ia arranging
for a national circuit of meets, and expects to hold
tournaments in all the big racing centres under
New officers have been elected by the Glen Cove
'Whcei,n"n, as follows: President. X. ! rank Bovine:
Lockwood; Iicutensnts. F. Baldwin and J. Patrick.
d dele Sss's {" Le SSS5,"f IL H, May % attend eT%P tSs m ss ssns
of the int"rn.ttG%mai ,ycliats, A.,oslation to sex
tive and soverning cycling body in this COUNTRY.
Nerheyen. the well known professional rider. r dArs
anticipating ENGAGING in competition or match races
are instructed how to sprint and follow pacing
machines.
The acknowledgement Of Harry Reynolds. the
Irish rider. that he received 81. 800 per Annum for
riding as an amateur is strong evidence that some OF
the best riders in this class are out and ont profess
slonais., Reynolds ia the eN.ainateur hampton of
the world.
Anopcn century run will be conducted ry the
Prospect Wheclm'n on May rs. The ronte will he
the roundabout one by way of Coney Island. Rock.
away, Lynbrook. Hampstead and Jamaica.
Trap Shooting.
Charles F. DUDLEY captured tho big open trap
shooting tournament Of the Hudson Gun Club of
e;sey City Heights. which was decided on the