The Bearings, Vol 12, No 12
Articles in this issue
- p. 1
The Bearings argues that referees who impose unrealistically low time limits on class races are themselves to blame when events fail—riders cannot be expected to sacrifice their chances in pace-setting when the entire field is evenly matched.
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After a week of western circuit racing, Bald surpasses 900 points in The Bearings' percentage table—a feat that means he has beaten almost 360 of the roughly 400 men who have faced him this season.
- p. 2
Organizers build remarkable momentum for a national circuit date at Council Bluffs in just eight days, yet a fierce gale on race day keeps attendance low; Bald ties the world half-mile competition record at exactly one minute flat.
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Local dealers in every western city thank the racing men personally for the sales boost their presence generates, while ex-Chairman Raymond praises the Bearings' percentage table as the best method yet devised for rating rider ability.
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Murphy makes steady progress up the thermometer while Cooper suffers from nasal problems limiting his training; Kiser and Bliss both lose ground after handlebar malfunctions during races, temporarily tying them in percentage.
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The one-mile national championship at Denver draws all the western circuit men determined to challenge Bald, while Titus and Cabanne are reported to be preparing for new-track opening races in New Orleans.
- p. 2
Updated team tables show Spalding and Humber still leading in percentage at near-identical marks, with Monarch third and the Syracuse team making a notable jump after strong recent racing.