New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-30
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here to look after the interests of the FOREIGN
bicycle riders who are TO compete in the inter
national championship six day bicycle race which
begins In Madison Square Garden on Sunday night
December 6 Regarding the class of men whom he
sent here 10 compete for the championship M
Breyer says there are no better in all Eurona
Sougoltz, who viii ride with Simar. he says made
a great showing in eight day in Paris
winning from a fast field OF men. Breton the
champion OF Argentine finished second to Gougotz
champion.
The American riders will not have so easy
task in defeating the foreign riders as in previous
seaIs. SAID Mr. Breyer. Ny paper has offered
finishes first or second. We have had several long
Gslstsnee races on the ether SIDE this year. and.
yuoslng rom the number OF miles covered by the
men within the eight days. l am confident they
Coming race oaro hg Ia iST i st n5 24Se IN the
Contenet have had more experience IN long dis
Van Derstuytt, but you viii md that the last four
mentioned viii be with the leaders throughout the
week The French people are taking much interest
International race in Paris next year and riders
pete"
Now that the German Emperor has temporarily
withdrawn his offer CT cup for an ocean yacht
race. there is good opportunity for the members
Of foreign yacht clubs 20 challenge for the Amei-
ica's Cup There had been fear in some quarters
that ocean race would detract from the interest
in future races for the old trophy. There seems
however TO be slight foundation for such belief
The wish expressed by Field" Of London. that
smaller yachts be built challengers and defend
ers o. the Cup, has long had the Endorsement OF
American yachtsmen for they realize that there
would be more yachts built Il the racing was not
confined 10 the Einety-foot class Quite as good
sport could be had with a pair OF seventy-footers
with the larger boats. and. besides. the expense
both sides would be cut down considerably
fields" suggestion. however. that the next race
be sailed under the newly adoped measurement
rule Of the New-York Yacht Club. is not practics-
bic unless the club chooses either to alter the
deed OF gift or TO waive the clauses relating
this question. it has done in many other de-
rs rs-y - "a IsTa vitb ,,- o M Upton
rule had Just been adopted. He asked by cable
whether be would be compelled to construct his
that il need not be done and that the Yacht would
have 10 race, as his other yachts had done, under
viii be made in favor Of the next challenger As
matter Of fact it Is not at all certain that the type
OF boat produced under the rule would be as
desirable for this kind Of racing the old one:
the other when the boats came to the starting
line
A. G. Southworth. having made the three highest
scores il the Crescent Athletic Clubs clay pigeon
matches in November. is the winner Of the month
~ cup. 7. c. Hopkins made the highest total
@ eo 19e Count e. Gy I9e scores we're
Is, .. - .; HoPkns's. 70. p. 2. %
The annual meeting Of the New-Tork Fish. Game
and Forest League will be held at the Yates
Hotel. Syracuse. at 1870 9. m. on December 10
The objects OF the association are TO create and
foster more general public sentiment in favor Of
fish. game and forest protection: to obtain con-
certed action by all fish and game associations that
only those changes which are deemed essential
by the majority should be made in present game
laws. ard that the observance Of the present game
laws should be more strictly enforced.
The indoor games OF the 7th Regiment. which are
TO be held on Saturday evening. will bring together
some well known intercollegiate and club athletes.
5. : Jones viii have try at his record in the high
jump. and Dick Sheldon expects 20 make new
figures for the shot record The wall scaling teams
have been hard at work, and, judging from the time
made in practice. il is expected that the record
established at the I'D Regiment games will be
lowered
sam" Thomas, the 9Th Company's athlete will
compete this season broad jump has been add
ed TO the list OF contests A cup viii be given TO
the company whose representatives score the most
points in the military contests, which comprise a
mile run and bicycle race in heavy marching
order.