The Bearings, Vol 7, No 11

Articles in this issue

• Century Road Club Organization

  President Skinkle announces committee appointments and a full roster of state centurions for the Century Road Club of America, with Illinois leading membership at 280 and members in England and France also included.

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• Mr. Watts's Successor on the Racing Board

  Edward Meglemery Jr. of Louisville is appointed to replace W.W. Watts as the southern member of the National Racing Board, described as a knowledgeable road rider who is not connected with the trade.

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• A Bill That May Prevent Cycle Racing in Connecticut

  An anti-pool room bill before the Connecticut legislature alarms LAW president Burdett, who argues that its prohibition on staked property could be construed to ban cycle races with prizes, and he appears before the judiciary committee to seek amendment.

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• Track to Be Built of Joliet Gravel

  The Chicago track committee decides to build the World's Fair tournament track from Joliet gravel rather than burnt clay, with the contract to be let the following week and the course to be completed by May 25.

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• The Savannah Races

  Zimmerman and Wheeler race at Savannah in a strong wind producing slow times; newspaper reports that Zimmerman was beaten twice by Wheeler are partially contradicted by the Bearings correspondent who says the champion won five of six races.

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• Troy Given an N.C.A. Position

  The National Cyclists' Association board appoints Willis B. Troy as general manager to oversee all race meetings, while Boston is admitted and Cincinnati's application is taken under consideration.

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• Perkins and the Presidency

  Boston chief consul George A. Perkins is asked about his interest in the LAW presidency, and his response is being reported this week by a Boston correspondent.

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