Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-09-03
STARS OF THREE NATIONS
TO BATTLE FOR BIKE TITLE
Kramer, MOretti and GOulIet Earn Right to
Compete in Final for Worlds
Cycling Crown.
WONDERFUL FINISH IN SECOND HEAT

Ainerlcd, italy ana Australia Will
be represented in the final heat of the
worlds cycling derby. Frank Kramer,
of America; Cesar Moretti, of Italy,
and ALT Goullet, of Australia, won
their way into the last stage of the
great cycling event of the year by
victories in their respective semi
finals run at the Velodrome last night.
Walter Rutt, of Germany, the cham
pion of the world, was shut out, as
were Bill Bailey, the champion of
England; Jackie Clark, ALT Grenda
and Bob Spears, of Australia, and
lver Lawson, the Swede.
The semi-finals furnished the ex-
cellent competition that was antici-
pated, and they We're true run races
with the best riders the winners in
each instance. A big crowd was on
hand to see the second stage of the
derby races, the big stands being COM
fortably filled, and there was much
enthusiasm shown throughout the
evening. The three victors were well
received after winning, although there
was some kissing after the first and
third heats, but this show of disap-
prevail was, to large extent, drowned
by the applause. Kramer switched
Grenda in the semi-final which the
Yankee won, but it was not inten-
tional and occurred at a time not
extremely vital, and the majority of
the fans realized this. Moretti gave
Clark a rather rough ride at a vital
time and his actions may have pre-
vented the little fellow from making
the final.
After the heats of the half-mile
handicap for amateurs had been run
the riders were called out for the
first of the semi-fina of the pro-
fessional derby. There was a buzz
of comment as the riders lined up at
the tape, and then a hush fell over
the vast amphitheatre. The impor-
lance of the semi finals was reflected
in the grave faces of the riders and
the crowd remained quiet in a breath
less silence, evidently fearful of some
untoward occurrence that might up
set the result hoped for. AS the rid
ers left the mark Grenda took the
lead with Kramer second and Law
son third. They moved away from
the tape at a very slow pace and at
the twenty five-yard mark Grenda
stopped entirely in an effort to force
Kramer or Lawson to the front. The
Yankees were too clever at this de-
partment of the game and the Tas-
manian was finally forced to continue
in the leading position. For four laps
the riders continued at snail's pace
with Grenda trying repeatedly to
alter the positions. Coming into the
homestretch with two laps to go,
Grenda suddenly jumped and rode
up the bank. Kramer and Lawson
jumped after him, and as they were
nearing Grenda the latter suddenly
put on all breaks and stopped, which
forced both Kramer and Lawson past
him. 1t was clever strategy and the
crowd relieved themselves of the
tense strain for the first time by
cheering the Tasmanian. Once in
front, Kramer started to unwind, but
watching the riders behind him every
instant. Grenda went up and tried to
dislodge Lawson from second position
without result. Coming into the Mum
avenue turn, just before the bell
Gfenda jumped and came up on Kra-
mer fast. Frank, in looking around
on the pole side to see what was oc-
curing behind him, ran up the bank
and into Grenda's course just as the
latter was nearing the Yankee This
was the incident that caused a few
to hiss. When Kramer turned and
saw Grenda at his side the cham
pion made for home without further
parley, and that was the end of the
battle. Kramer pulled away from
Grenda and Lawson went with kra-
mer, finishing second, a length back
Of Kramer 1t was an easy victory
Great Battle in Second semi-Finai
The second semi-final. in which
Rutt Goullet and Spears were the
starters, furnished the greatest finish
of the evening. A blanket would
have covered the three as they
flashed over the tape. Rutt put up a
most gallant fight and at one time ap-
peared to be a sure winner. but the
irresistible Goullet fought to the last
ditch and won. There was little
jockeying in this heat. Goullet went
off in front and stayed there through
out, with Rutt in second position ana
Spears bringing up the rear At two
laps to go, Rutt tried to come
through on the pole, when Goullet
was riding about five feet ABOVE ti i's
black line, but Goullet turned just IN
time to spike the Germans guns.
GoulIet cut across in front of the
worlds champion and ran him down
on the fiat, and Rutt was forced back
into second position Goullet then
put on more speed and unwound
gradually At the eighth pole Rutt
made his second and final bid. With
a wonderful jump and great burst
of speed, the German came up on the
leader and at one time appeared to
be- slightly in the lead and apparently
going right on by, but with a heroic
effort Goullet held his great rival off
until the turn was reached With the
advantage of the pole position in his
favor, Goullet pulled away slightly
and was leading by couple of feet
as the home stretch was reached. 1t
was then that Spears made his first
play in the race. He had followed
Rutt throughout and never making
move for position. With a fine dis
play of his great stretch finish,
Spears came fast and looked danger
ous for an instant, but he had made
his bid too late Never wavering,
Goullet went on to the tape and won
and Spears nipped Rutt for second.
n was a wonderful finish and Rutt
and Spears both received a share of
the applause. Rutt was cheered
again and again for his gallant
effort.
Third Heat Thrills.
The third semi-final was almost as
thrilling as the second and the finish,
between Bailey and Moretti, was
closer than the finish in the previous
beat. 1t was so close, in fact, the an
nouncement of the result was with
held until a careful examination was
made of the automatic Judge" the
human judges being unable to deter
mine who was the winner. Bailey
rode a grand race and showed far
letter than he did in his match with
Kraner. He used great judgment
l. cnnued great sneed. hut Nor