The Bearings, Vol 8, No 3
Articles in this issue
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Zimmerman wins all his events at the Milwaukee Wheelmen meet but is pushed hard by Julian Bliss in the one-mile international, with Bliss's front wheel only two inches behind at the finish in 2:19 1/5, while H.A. Githens puts on a strong showing in the handicap events.
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On the second day a disputed finish in the one-mile open between Bode, Banker, and Githens leads to a protracted controversy settled only by a coin toss in Githens' favour, while Zimmerman wins the international mile a second time after the first attempt exceeds the 2:40 time limit.
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The third annual Century Road Club of America run attracts nearly 200 riders, with Frank Waller winning the fastest-time medal in 7:37 and Miss Hattie Bicker of Cook County Wheelmen becoming the first woman to finish in 10:46 riding a 64-inch gear.
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A policeman stationed at a 100-foot road repair stretch on the Elgin-Aurora century course arrests several riders trying to avoid a puncture risk; one Chicago rider knocks the officer down before being taken to the station and bailed out.