Word: wheelmen
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...track events is a step in the right direction. The bicycle races in the annual intercollegiate games have rarely been thoroughly satisfactory. In the first place the track itself, though well adapted for the other races, is almost always unsuited for bicycles and the result is that accidents to wheelmen are frequent. A tract that is intended for bicycle racing should be especially made for that purpose, but a track of this kind would not necessarily be a good one for the other events of an intercollegiate athletic meeting. In the second place this particular form of sport has grown...
...English Fox Hunting; "Skating," by Ed. W. Sandys, an expert on the blades; "Hunting the Caiman," "Caribou Hunting," "Two Hours over Decoys," "An Outing in Labrador," by R. G. Taber; "A Turkey Hunt," appeal to all sportsmen. "Salmon Fishing on Snake River," describes December angling in the Far West. Wheelmen will read with interest "Lenz's World Tour," and "Touring Bermuda." "On the Frontier Service," illustrated by Frederick Remington, proves that soldiering is serious work. The editorial and record departments are strong features...
...book which will be of no little value to bicyclists has just been received at this office. "Road Rights and Liabilities of Wheelmen" by George B. Clementson treats fully the rights of wheelmen in their use of highways, streets, alleys, sidewalks, etc., and of the liabilities of individuals, cities and towns for injuries to wheels and wheelmen, also of the liability of wheelmen for injuries to others...
...annual convention of the Intercollegiate Athletic Association which will be held on February 25 in New York, the question of forming an alliance with the Amateur Athletic Union will be considered. There is already an alliance of the Amateur Athletic Union with the League of American Wheelmen, and with the North American Gymnastic Union, so that if the Intercollegiate Athletic Association joins the alliance all amateur athletics will be practically united...
...greater length, he shall be adjudged distanced by the referee and shall be called from the track. Pacing, if attempted, shall disqualify both competitor and pacemaker. All bicycle events and race meets of this association, or of clubs affiliated therewith, shall be held under the League of American Wheelmen sanction. In open handicap races held by clubs of this association such clubs shall employ the official handicapper of the League of American Wheelmen, and in races not specially provided for, shall be governed by League of American Wheelmen rules...