Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-12-26

tracks. Is this so? I am ambitious
and determined, and believe, in time,
that l can master a wheel on the
track. What | want to know is what
make wheel should l purchase, what
| size gear should I ride and what
kind of tires should l obtain? Can
| you give me an idea what a fully
! equipped bicycle would cost me? As
l cannot afford to spend too much,
do you think 1t would pay me better
| to secure the loan of a wheel from
one Of the riders at first, after which
| could probably purchase the wheel
from said rider2 What are the entry
fees for the novice. amateur and pro-
feasional races at the Velodrome?
INFORMATION.
In the Evening Star last week
Champion Frank Kramer explained
at great length 'how to go about be-
coming a bike rider" and he cited a
case exactly like yours, of a rider
who had been a track athlete, and ne
did not give that chap very much
encouragement. However, there are
exceptions to every rule, and you may
be the exception. The only way you
will ever find out whether or not you
will make a bike rider is to try. Read
kramer's article and then follow his
advice. Most any high-class Amer
lean racing wheel will do. but, as the
majority OF the professionals are
going to ride Pierce wheels in 1915,
you can probably purchase foreign
wheel from some of the professionals
at low cost, and you viii find such
a wheel very satisfactory. Most Of
the professionals use 96 gear, but you
should start training on an So until
you get pedal action. Then go up 10
80 and finally 96. French racing tires
are used by all of the riders and
there is but one size. 1t would prob
ably be a good scheme to borrow a
wheel and see what you can do on
the track before buying a racing out
fit, for you might be a failure, but
you will find 1t very difficult matter
to borrow q riders racing wheel
They are as fussy about their
whee.s as violinists are about their
Stradivarluses The entrance fee for
no entrance fee Is charged in the pro-
fessional class.
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How can become a deputy sheriff?
J. f.
Apply to Sheriff Schmidt at his of.
flee In the Court House, Springfield
avenue and Market street. He has
the power to appoint deputy sheriffs.
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Is there any value attached to a
gold dollar of 1874? D w. B.
Your coin Is of no premium value
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A says that December % is the
shortest day in the year, while b
contends that December p is Who
is right? A DISPUTER-
The shortest day in the year comes
when the season of winter is officially
ushered in. This year winter began
on December %, at ILLS a. m, But
next year December q Will be the
shortest day. Every fourth year the
shortest day comes on December %. |
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j. P. N;
Is there any value attached to a
half dollar of 1853? READER.
No premium is listed on your coin.
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J. p. N;
Are Bob Spears and Norman Han
sen married. Who holds the record |
for the first ten hours riding in the
New York six-day racer
Spears and Hansen still enjoy
bachelor privileges. Mitten and John
Bedel hold the record for the first
ten hours in the New York six-day |
race, which Is 235 miles and laps,
and was made In 1912.
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In taking an examination for a no
sition in the local postofflce must ] |
indicate whether 1 wish to become a |
clerk OF O. carrier? What is the sal |
airy OF a carrier for the first year?
When will the examinations be held?