The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-25
NEWS OF THE WHEELMEN.
SOME WITHDRAWALS FROM THE
CYCLE TRUST ANNOUNCED.

Amateur Cham pionships of the n. o. A. Be-
gin at Berkeley Oval To-day and There
VIII He Two Afternoons and an Even
ing of sports-Collett and Hausm an Part.
The combine Of forty or more bicycle man
ufacturing firms with capital Of $4,000. 900,
seems to be attended with moro difficulty than
most trade amaleamations. The announce
ment OF the formation OF the so-called trust"
has been met with long and loud pronun-
ciamentos OF opposition both East and West
The most sensational Of them has just been
made public. This Ia the announcement by
the Eagle Bicycle Manufacturing Company.
OF Torrington. Conn. that 1t has withdrawn
from the combine and will go it alone"
while others have declared that they wore not
In and would remain out. This II the first that
hiss been heard OF any company Withdrawing.
There seems to be O great deal OF play incl
dental to tho solid work OF tho organization
and 1t has been difficult to size up the blur
players. The entire trade still seems to be
guessing as to what concerns will eventually
be In and which companies on the outside OF
the trust. The defiance OF some firms Is
thought to be possibly only play for better
terms. while that OF others 10 taken seriously.
This afternoon and evening and tomorrow
afternoon the crack amateurs enlisted with
the n. G. A.. which strangely enough. means a
comparatively higher average OF talent than
when the professional stars are mentioned,
will race for the national chan pionships at all
the various distances at Berkeley Oval. The
men have been training at tho track for a week
past and some peculiar facts concerning speed
have been developed.
George Collett seems to be beating Wahren-
berger about as he pleases. while Kramer, the
l.. A. W. champion OF 1898. is not show
n al nd Ia I'D
loser. One OF the most interesting situations
among the srekers after medals developed
yesterday when the partners Of several years.
clined to nppear before the photographer on
the track at the same time. These men are
tho matt IN he as
but for some reason they have split" Haus-
man now has kutz as his tandem mate. while
feeling hotween the two pairs Is bitter and
they are looked to for some great racing when
That nat "a s"Pptd Sy rain sst Moa @S
night will DO finished at Berkeley oval this
evening: Tho programme Tor the two days
includes seven amateur mpionships.
The Ambulance Corps OF the Century Wheel
men are credit to that organization. They
freely and willingly volunteer their services at
all times TO relieve anyone SO unfortunate rs
to meet with an accident upon the road
The championship contest OF tho N C. A..
now being decided on the Grand circuit ac-
s snd TO me poSt System I
Kiser: %: o, s Kimbie, 2o;oo. L, stevens 20;
T 4 n MSFarland,; q 4, i b. Fre1msn, 9; J. 4:
liver Lawson, .: c. b. Jack. l.
The nervous rider is met with everywhere
lie reminds one forcibly OF the nervous eater,
familiar figure iq restaurants. who hurriss
mp The water Eoh6es down brad and butter
as at something fitted to destroy rather than
sustain LIE clutches his knife and fork as
his meals as II he had but five minutes left to
catch the last train out Of town. When he has
fin shed his Job OF feeding he quickly lights his
@ tha rs ns n %fn
else to DO for the balance OF the week 1t
their ncrvousnsss usually is eonflned TO to
. eating alone II IS the same way, with
the t,sr nervous bicycle rider He is impatient to
before anyone else. and PUSHES Of With a ZERO,
cious expression on his face. and his whole
lie e on TIE fqotpath one moment and in he
na!ly mounting and dismountinr. ringing his
pei when there is no need for it: His aspect
is stamped on his face. and haste not speed;
marks his every moyement, He ndgets and
f f. continually while on the machine. and
panions, l.ikethe nervous eater. his manner
and motions become those q sane person
about forty pounds and having an excessively
high gear would probably be q good thing to
teach such riders elaboration.
The backlsting OF members expelled BY va
riops clubs on circular sent out to all the
followed for nearly two yea RS now but not until
the 4En the Of the hubs on Monday
brought 70 test, The, Evergreen ,wheelmen
and the Penn Glen wheelmen applied for adj
committee. through James A. Rooney Chair
man man. reported tayora5ly. hut when TIC cues
Wheelmen objected to the admission o. tho
Penn Glens. because there were in its ranks
mH s TS sss sssP s1P Ss T the
cpIor of the associatop The Greater New York
WhefIen y % az similar ESeGton to The
arose as to the Significance and intent Of the
ths bnn Ih9 yA tSa yi H. not d and
not prevent any club from admitting a man
}Gsd rot 5ss s rsynn G.I 6s sqS;
avn When 'n z ss to , Tet. 9%ss
f disGu; tlo was was renewed on moti9n made
sss@ 'pE their +. wAG 9ss
so the to sy ths
table that WaS carried keen DE-
the blscklist amounts to nothing so far as
being obligatory upon any club.
NOTES.
Tho annual clambako Of the Madison wheelmen
will be held at Glen Island next Sunday.
T. " HsilborP 20 TO the scene Of tho hin.
train to Orange, and ride couple of miles to the
foot OF the hill either wheel or by trolley. Tho
contest under the auspices of the Associated Cy-
cling Club, OF New York Is open only TO ainsteurs
who are members Of one Of the clubs in tho Assoo
ton.
New BSrS S;1n Aug 2.,aThs members Of the
next month; They are 10 dresS MP as trAmps Ia
themselye, look as much like knixht OF tho road
a. iI possible and go on ride TO be known
sentaticn Of tramp will he considered the winner
OF the ride. This Wheelmen will not bS allowed 70
ride MP hill That would not be considered tramp.
like. Time will not count in the race.
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