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RUSSIAVILLE MAN HOLDS RECORD FOR LONG BICYCLE RIDESamuel P. Hollingsworth, who for years has successfully conducted a flour and lumber business in Ruswaville, holds the world'record for long distance and endurance riding on a high bicycle. In the days when the bicycle was in its infancy Mr. Hollingsworth traveled the country over, taking part in races, occasionally losing, but more often carrying off the honors and the prizes offered for the winner. He has in his possession today no less than twenty gold medals which he won, besides a number of diamonds, silver, furniture, dishes and various other prizes which he cherishes as reminders of his racing days.His Record Run.Mr. Hollingsworth’s record run was 280 9-10 miles in 24 hours. It was in June-, 1886, on the national road from Greenfield, Ind., to the Cumberland toll gate and return. The best 24-hour record in the world— 266 miles—-was then held by England and the best American record was 258Y miles. The first round trip in the championship race, a distance of 18 miles, was made by Mr. Hollingsworth in one hour and eleven minutes. In the race he beat the world’s record by 15 9-10 miles, which record he holds at the present time. Mr. Hollingsworth’s forte in bicycle riding was endurance rather than speed. Long runs were his delight. When asked to what he attributed his wonderful endurance, he replied. “My parents were Quakers, my father a Quaker preacher and my early environment and training were responsible for mv power of endurance. Hard work, steady habits, kind words and good grub helped me win.”When a reported1 'went to the home of Mr. Hollingsworth to interview him on his racing car-, eer, he was hard at work on a more modern mode of conveyance.Mr. Hollingsworth made the first bicycle he ever saw. In about 1881 or ’82, he saw the picture of a high bicycle in connec-
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Flora Hoosier Democrat
Flora, Indiana, US
Sat, Nov 10, 1923
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