The record-union., 1899-07-03

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is no power exerted upon the pedals.
While the pedals turn once the gearing
makes two full revolutions. The Iona
sides Of the oval cogwheel are brought
into play alternately as each foot
comes down. The effect is, it Is
claimed, an increase of power Of more
than SO per cent over the ordinary
chain wheel or plain gearing. This will
certainly appeal to the riders, as it les
sens their efforts in the performance
of given task or increases the results
if the same amount of energy Is ap-
piled.
Harvard Graduates Magazine:
have always been much impressed
with the facility with which the grad
uate of West Point or Of Annapolis does
variety of things in physical exercises
exercises some of which are perhaps
not always characterized by the name
of athletics, although useful not only in
physical development, but as adjuncts
through life. The man who can ride,
and who can swim, and who can dance,
and who can fence, and who can do
other things such as are taught at
West Point and Annapolis, has distinct
accomplishments, the attainment Of
which has not only benefited him dur
ing the period of attainment, but the
possession of which will continue TO
benefit him SO long as he shall have
the use of his physical powers.
have long thought that the graduate
of Harvard ought to possess physical
accomplishments equivalent to, even
If not identical with, those of his
brothers at West Point and at Annap-
oils; and I am inclined to think that,
unless he is cripple, or otherwise in
firm physically, it is the duty Of the
university to see that he does possess
such before it gives him his degree.
The California Associated Cycling
Clubs as an association has had recent
trouble. It all grew out Of the protest
against the award of the recent trophy
to the Olympics of San Francisco 1t
has resulted in the award being sus-
tanned by an overwhelming majority.
But before the vote was taken four
groups Of delegates withdrew from the
meeting. If this means that their
clubs will go out of the association the
worse for such clubs. If the majority
rule is not to prevail what rule shall?
There was never sufficient evidence of
the Olympfc's accepting pace to justify
taking the trophy from them. To up
set an award the evidence of fraud
should be conclusive, overwhelming
and undoubted. There was not such
evidence in this case at the hearing
June 18th, or any other time. Against
the sworn denial of the riders that they
accepted pace, there was simply the
statement of one or two that they saw
an Olympic racing uniformed rider or
riders going in front of the Olympic
man. This is denied as fatty as pos
sfbly can be done. Besides it is posi-
lively known that there was no Olym
pic uniform Of the racing order in ex-
istence except those on the backs Of
the team. Moreover the protest was
not made in accordance with the rules
But aside from all this the withdrawal
of the Bay City, Acme and one other
club should not brighten the associa-
ton. Even if their clubs go out the
association can and should live. 1t
has the organization, the respect of the
community, and it can go right along
and control affairs in the interest Of
genteel sport, good roads and wheel
mems rights, just the same.
A relay team of the c. C. w. leaves
at 10 o'clock tonight to go to Reno to
contest tomorrow for cup. It is a
good team and ought to win. But both
sides cannot triumph. The G. c. W.
men are handicapped by a long night
ride and the altitude at Reno, and
therefore are at decided disadvantage.
The grounds Of the Capital City
Wheelmen, though as yet unimproved
and needing fencing, grading and sur
facing, are much used by the members
for athletics. They are we'll located.
shaded, retired and nicely adapted to
many athletic games. When the club
is financially able it will assuredly
erect handball court, and as it is I'M
derstood it can easily secure partial use
of adjoining grounds it can have GRO
quet and tennis grounds. 1t already
enables it's members to exercise in
pitching ball, in putting the stone, in
jumping, QUOT pitching and some other
outdoor exercises. But what is great
ly needed is a powerful electric light
beneath the trees that the grounds may
be longer enjoyed in the delightful
evenings we have in Sacramento. A
movement should be put afoot at once
to furnish this desirable improvement.
Once put in it is safe to say the
grounds would be used nightly until
10 o'clock, at least until 8. Most Of
the young men of the club are wage
earners who cannot reach the grounds
until dusk has fallen, and but brief
time is left them to enjoy the sports
provided.
The 'open roll" for membership at
the one dollar rate closes August 1st