The Bearings, Vol 11, No 9
Articles in this issue
- p. 1
New York correspondent reports that amateur record-breaker John S. Johnson and trainer Tom Eck are about to sail for France, with Johnson expected to turn professional and ride for the Beeston Humber company.
- p. 1
Tom Eck visits Stearns headquarters in Syracuse to negotiate sending Johnson to race in Europe, with Stearns eventually warming to the idea of the advertising value of a European campaign.
- Zimmerman Accepts Houben's Defi
A.A. Zimmerman cables Paris to accept Belgian champion Houben's challenge for three races worth 25,000 francs ($5,000), planning to sail for France in mid-May, race in Italy, and then travel to Australia with Kaufman.
- Syracuse Talking Track
Syracuse dealers and manufacturers organize to build a third-mile cement track at Kirk Park modeled on the Louisville circuit, while the Syracuse Athletic Association petitions for a national circuit date for July 4-5.
- In a Prosperous Condition
The Kansas City Cyclists elect Albert Young as president at their fourth annual meeting, entering their fifth year with 85 members in sound financial condition and plans for more commodious quarters with bowling alley and gymnasium.
- p. 2
Philadelphia correspondent reports that LAW Chairman Gideon and prominent Philadelphia wheelmen broadly favor a proposed three-class racing system that would bring professionals under League management, though implementation is unlikely in 1895.