Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-03-20
BEST OF FOREIGN CYCLISTS
FOR NEWARK, SAYS Mill ON
Cycle Racing Association President Certain That
VelodrOme Fans Will See Large Invading Dele
CATION of Riders This Season
BIKE GAME IS ON HIGH PLANE IN EURopr

Frank Million. the president of the
Cycle Racing Association, who was
passenger on the storm tossed levla-
than Imperator, which reached Ho-
boken from Hamburg yesterday after
noon over day late. had much to say
about racing abroad, his trip In gen.
eral, which covered period of three
months. and the return voyage, which
was filled with dramatic incidents.
The cycling magnate went to Europe
last December following the New
York six-day race, to sign riders for
the coming season in Newark and to
enjoy a vacation at the same time.
He accomplished all that he set out
to do and seems very we'll pleased
with his efforts.
When interviewed by an Evening
Star reporter Mr.. Million had the fol-
lowing to say In reference to his win
ter's activities:
1.-THE principal object OF my trip
to Europe was to sign riders for our
American tracks this season, and |
feel certain that the fans will see the
greatest aggregation of foreign talent
ever brought to this country in a sin
gle season. ] saw every one of the
men we signed in action on the Yari-
GUS winter tracks in Europe, and we
have gathered the cream OF the talent
abroad. Walter Rutt, the worlds
sprint champion, heads the list and
he will be the first of the invaders to
reach this country. He is now on the
high seas headed for Newark with
the Floyd MacFarland party, which
is aboard the New Amsterdam and
which is due here Monday. Later ON
Leon Hourlier, the champion of
France. Cesar Moretti and Charles
Oliveri, the two italian cracks; Err
ward Jacquelin, one time champion
of the world; Leon Didier and Nazo,
one of the best pacemakers of Europe,
will follow. With the exception of
Jacquelin, all of the riders mentioned
are in their prime right at the pres
ent time. Jacquelin is not the great
rider he was at one time, but he can
still go some and will prove an attrac-
ton here. He is a battler and clever
and will fool the best of them on oc-
casions. Didier is q pace follower,
and when he is right he is unbeatable.
These riders are signed to contracts
and If any of them fail to make good
here we will bring other riders to re-
place them, as | have options on the
btINltt5 VI IltttIiy every European
star and can get them at a moments
notice. These options are so ar
ranged that l can get a good man for
each month OF the season If IL is
necessary.
Riders Are Well Handled In Europe.
"One OF the features of racing
abroad which greatly impressed me
is the manner in which they handle
the riders The riders are absolutely
under the control of the officials, and
there is never an unseemly scene in
front of the stands such as occur
here. II rider wishes to lodge a
protest he comes up to the officials
enclosure like q gentleman, and after
quietly stating his grievance walks
away and takes the decision without
q murmur. They are very strict in
their rulings and their methods of
handling the races, and we intend to
put the European system in vogue
here this season. The six-day races
abroad are a revelation after witness
ing the New York race. The rough
element never get inside the gates
and the class of patrons to cycling
compares with grand opera assem-
blage. Cycling is not poor mans
sport abroad, either, for the lowest
price seats are beyond the means of
the poor citizen. The range of prices
to the foreign six-day races was posi-
lively staggering. The Berlin six-day
race was the best conducted sporting
event | ever Witnessed. 1t was as
much "revue of fashions" as a
sporting event. The Paris race drew
wonderful gatherings, in view of the
deadly cold weather, and ii was a
great financial success. But what 1t
would have been had the weather con-
ditions been favorable Is beyond my
estimation.
Kramer Faster Than Ever.
Frank Kramer, the American
champion, is the sensation of Europe,
and the way he Is riding abroad Is
remarkable. l have seen Kramer ride
for many years. but never has he
shown such speed before. They team
against him and do everything pos
sible to defeat him, but he has so
much speed he Is simply unbeatable