Great Cycle Racing on National Circuit Meet in Philadelphia
The eighteenth annual League of American Wheelmen meet in Philadelphia in August features professional and amateur championships across quarter to five miles and two mile events. Notables include Ziegler, Coulter, McCrea, and new riders like Michael, Lesna, Parson, with top women such as Loc tiv Farnsworth. a west against east team race at Charles River Park with a $1000 purse.
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League of American Wheelmen
Philadelphia
United States
Comtoiteee
Hamilton
Coulter
Zugler
Liss
McCrea
California
Ziegler
Racing Board
Mitten Hin
Bliss
Michael
Lesna
Parson
Loctiv Farnsworth
Charles River Park
Boston
Everlesser
Kiser
Randall
Wheel Wisdom and Safety for Cyclists in City Travel
A health conscious rider prescribes cold baths and Providence for daily health while warning against common bicycle maintenance hazards. He notes injuries from cleaning and thumb catches in the chain wheel, urges cleaning in sections, and cautions about debris from building sites that can puncture tires. Mayor Harrison contrasts horse and bicycle riding noting personal effort and enjoyment in cycling.
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Harrison
Chicago
Racing Craft Bona to Lead Fife’s Cutter in 1900s Trend
Captain Edward Sycamore will helm the Bona, a 5 ton cutter built for the Duke de Abruzzi, as Valkyrie III skippers the season in America's Cup races. J H Maybury of Wisconsin set a 220 yard world best around a turn in 21.2 seconds and tied the amateur 100 yard record at 4.5 seconds at the Western Intercollegiate meet. Peter Maher and Tom Sharkey’s seven round New York bout ended in a police stoppage, with the referee calling it a draw. Howard Gould’s Miranda purchase disrupts plans for a larger yacht named Ninara.
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Edward Sycamore
Fife
Bona
Western Intercollegiate Amateur Athletic Association
J. H. Maybury
University of Wisconsin
Peter Maher
Tom Sharkey
the Palace Athletic Club
New York
Sharkey
Miranda
Howard Gould
Ats
Hartford to Build Quarter Mile Track at Charter Oak Park
A 170 feet 2 inch long, 21 feet 4 inch beam, 14 feet 7 inch deep vessel built in 1882 is linked to a track project in Hartford. Sir George C. Lappson’s former ownership is cited as the likely cheap source for cruse log use abroad. Jon Goodman represents the purchasing company and promises a top class quarter mile track at Charter Oak park with a tubular banking and lengthwise boards. Hartford gains national circuit status with several meets expected and top attractions for the season.
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George C. Lappson
Hartford
Charter Oak Park
Jon Gooman
Goodman
Pedaling Technique for Climbing Hills
The text explains efficient hill climbing on a bicycle. It advises increasing speed before the slope, then leaning forward and pressing pedals firmly to ride through the dead center. If thigh fatigue nears the top, sit back and pull the handlebars to engage different muscles and gain extra power.
British dog import rules tighten landings from abroad
New orders by the British Board of Agriculture require licenses for importing dogs from the United States and other countries. Only dogs from Ireland and Man may land without a license. Applications must include dog identifications, origin, landing port, and post landing destination. Unlicensed dogs are contraband and smuggling. The measure follows the 1894 Diseases of Animals Act, aiming to curb hydrophobia.
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British Board of Agriculture
United States
Ireland
Great Britain
Board of Agriculture
Whitehall Place
London
Great Dritalo
Youths' Department Finds Tommy in Hidden Ditch
Nan hurries from the country road with Nick the dog as Tommy lies in a deep dry ditch. The scene shifts to a village setting where Nan rushes to rescue him, the tone urgent and hopeful.
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Tommy
Nan
Nick
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