The Bearings, Vol 8, No 26
Articles in this issue
- p. 1
Racing Board Chairman Howard E. Raymond defends the Class A and Class B amateur plan to The Bearings in a sharp interview, dismissing concerns that manufacturers will cheat Class A, and promises a red-hot speech at the Louisville National Assembly, while also suggesting that paid pacemakering in races would make for far more exciting contests.
- p. 1
Raymond confirms that the NCA could take up the business of running race meets under League rules for Class B riders, provided it operated through affiliated clubs.
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London correspondents report a severe snowfall and intense cold, with cranks snapping in the frost, hardy wheelmen venturing onto the rime-covered Ripley road, and Stanley Club members celebrating New Year with a punch bowl and music.
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Boston declares its intention to compete for the 1894 national LAW meet, entering the race against Asbury Park and Denver, arguing that as home to one-fifth of all League members it has a strong claim and the best entertainment record.
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London's Putney track will be cemented for twelve feet of its width for the 1894 season, double last year's area, under new secretary P.T. Litchfield, who is expected to raise the track's fortunes considerably.