Evening star., 1901-06-13
NOTES OF THE WHEEL.

That the professional pace followers take
every possible precaution to prevent acci-
dents, while riding behind the big machines,
is shown by the recent action of viii Stin-
son, who refused to follow the motor.
When one of his motor men complained
that the tire had not quite worn through,
Stinson replied: why so on with it, then,
and put yourself in the hospital and the
machine in the repair shop and myself on
the shelf, perhaps. Just change it now and
in the meantime don't take the machine
out
Nat Buffers suspension for life by the
American Racing Cyclists Union has been
cut short and the veteran now has his
freedom. The riders voted to reinstate
Butler without fine inasmuch as by their
actions he has lost two years of racing
and the profits thereof.
There are undoubtedly more fast riders
following the 1901 cycle racing circuit than
in any previous year in the history OF
cycle racing, says the Cycling West. and
with the record-breaking motor pace this
season will surely wind up with numerous
records smashed Americans will this sea-
son see the crack riders of Europe at the
big eastern race meets, and this fact will
give the races an international interest.
The rider who wins the greatest number Of
races this year on American tracks can
make fair claims Of being the worlds
champion.
AL Moran was out the local bowl
yesterday afternoon working out. He is
riding in good form.
The tandem pursuit race has caused res
direction of every tandem in town for the
race tonight.
In the training of Pierce and McEachern
there has been little to choose between
them. McEachern has ridden his workout
miles faster than Pierce, but that Is not
a criterion, as Pierce has always shown
up in good form at training and has fol-
lowed his motor well under all conditions.
The first "open" race of the season will
take place at the all-amateur meet Satur-
day night. The distance will be a half
mile.
Will c. Bryan. manager Of the Coliseum.
expects his banner crowd tonight, If the
weather is clear, as Burns Pierce and Ar
chic McEachern make one Of the best at
fractions of the bowl this season.
During the past week several members
of the bicycle squad have been reeling off
miles at the Coliseum track preparing for
the coming police pursuit race.
The first triplet on the Coliseum track
this season made its appearance a few
evenings ago. A string of amateur riders
stuck to the rear wheel as 1t whirled around
the big bowl.
the track every evening about sundown.
After taking 1t easy for several miles he
sets up clip that few Of the other riders
care to follow. He Is a very steady rider
and uses considerable headwork while on
the track.
Mitchell and Coggswell have recovered
from their mix up of last week in the
mile handicap and are "at 1t again.
The officials stand at the track has been
rebuilt and enlarged. It Is several feet
back from the finish and higher above the
ground than the one formerly in position.
Manager Bryan does not approve of a
double-story affair, as 1t obstructs the view
Of the spectators.
Base Rail- Notes.
Cleveland again today.
Yesterdays game Is a sad memory.
Hoffer and Gear will probably pitch to-
day.
Ex-Senators Shiebeck and O'Brien were
forgotten; the former has been away from
Washington too long and the iatter's going
not having been regretted. Both played
good ball.
While practicing yesterday morning Ever
lit was hit on the foot and injured so bad
ly that he could hardly walk to the grounds
William has had his share Of tough luck
so far this season.
Carrick made a humorous assist In the
eighth inning. Yeager drove hot ground
balls way he kicked the sphere to DUNCAN
and Yeager was put out.
II Capt. Everitt is able to go IN the game
today. Farrell will be laid or for a time
Mercer or Gear will be- shifted to center.
Many of the patrons of the National
League games were recalling the fart that
N,ontinued on Tenth Papel