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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1892
Page
6
Football lovers switch to canvas suits as cyclists press for speed and club records. The Three A's and East End Game clubs plan meets, with a 15 mile Homewood track race for $190 cup and teams from four city clubs entering five riders each for yearlong possession.
Seventeen riders traveled to Wellsville Ohio for the Tuscarora Wheelmen races and captured 15 of 29 prizes amid praise for the local welcome. Pittsburg senders placed six competitors and enjoyed a lively post race smoker. Attending groups included Allegheny Cyclore and McKeesport Cyclers with members such as Banker Bailey Bidwell Myler Moore Irwin Lange Nelson Kerlohan Petticord Wilson McCracken Haya Addy Taft Barry Whitesides and the Lytle brothers.
The East End Gyms will host next Saturday a club championships program across divisions and events including 100 920 440 and 680 yard dashes runs hurdles pole vault hammer throw mile and two mile bicycle races running high and bread jumps shot put and hammer. Athletes have set records this year and aim to lower marks. Scheduling conflicts loom with football games wheel events and hill climbs as organizers try to pick a date without clashing with other attractions.
Amateur riders discuss switching to cash prizes in racing as Keystone Bicycle Club eyes Rovr sTeerr hill for a hill climb and riders like Willie Winpie set new marks. Lear meets a cowboy ignorant of bicycles while cyclists pursue records on varied courses.
The East End Gyms defeated the University squad 16 to 0 in a fast football game. Key moments included Martin’s early touchdown and Valentine’s standout runs. Injuries limited players like Prof Kirchner and Calvert, while Proctor and Dibert played roles but had limited impact.
The report outlines plans for hard smooth race surfaces with events like boys on wheels and a pacer versus two cyclists pending league permission. J A McKelvey offers a 175 dollar watch to riders who beat a pacing horse. Juniors of the Pittsburg Tennis Club conclude a weekend tournament. Allegheny Athletic Association prepares for its final day program with hurdles and jumps. Western University football nears a strong schedule in the Inter Collegiate League. Local doubles and singles results show rising players like Moorhead Brown Coster Ewing and Wendt Hoopes, with women’s contests featuring Miss Chambers Potter Voight Thompson and others as season closes loom.
The ad touts Hostetter s Stomach Hitters to aid digestion and appetite while claiming relief from malaria liver complaints constipation nervousness and rheumatism It also mentions a beautifying service at early hours offering restoration to any chosen style by Practical Farrier LABOWSET at 01 Porn avenue.
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