The Bearings, Vol 7, No 20
Articles in this issue
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The National Cyclists' Union refuses Zimmerman a racing licence unless he changes his mount — suspected to be a paid arrangement with Raleigh — and both Zimmerman and the beaten-by-Harris Sanger will return to America immediately.
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LAW Racing Board chairman Raymond says he is puzzled by the NCU's treatment of Zimmerman and confirms that before departure Zimmerman satisfied the board of his full amateur standing under LAW rules.
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Five hundred and twelve riders start the annual Newark-Philadelphia century run, with the Century Wheelmen winning the club survival prize for the fourth consecutive year after finishing 106 of their 108 starters.
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A profile of trainer C.R. Culver — wrestler, gymnast, and cyclist — who is credited with dramatically improving Sanger's speed during the European trip through rigorous conditioning.
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African American cyclist Tom Roe departs from New York's Barrett House at eleven o'clock for a transcontinental record ride to Chicago, paced by Frank Waller and Birdie Munger, aiming to arrive in time for the August World's Fair races.
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Following a successful Decoration Day road race, Kansas City is building a new three-lap-to-the-mile track at Fairmount Park to open June 22, with the Missouri state meet at Sedalia expected to be the strongest in its history.