The Bearings, Vol 8, No 23
Articles in this issue
- p. 1
Ex-Chief Consul F.W. Gerould of Illinois says he will again fight at the Louisville National Assembly against inserting the word "white" in the LAW constitution, calling the exclusion of Black members un-American, and predicts the South is making a mountain out of a molehill.
- p. 1
Albert Schock of Chicago wins the Madison Square Garden six-day race with 1,600 miles — beating the previous world record by 143 3/5 miles — while Waller finishes second with 1,484 and Martin third with 1,430, in front of a crowd of 6,000.
- p. 2
English and American professionals including Wheeler, Barden, Oxborroww, and Linton arrive in Paris for the winter indoor track season, while the Stephane-Corre 1,000-kilometre match is confirmed for January 6-7, and a Shorland-Lesna match may yet be permitted by the NCU.
- p. 1
Paul Von Boeckman wins all events at the Austin Wheelman's Christmas Day races at the driving park, turning a near-record quarter-mile in 30 2/5 seconds from scratch.
- Will Use G. and J. Tires
Indiana Bicycle Co. telegraphs Gormully and Jeffery to accept a license to use G. and J. tires on all Waverley bicycles for 1894, becoming the latest convert to the tire.