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Show THE BEE 12 CYCLING. That thero will ho a Decoration day road raeo seems to bo an fact, although It la Impossible to give any details as yet. This much wo can glvo authorltlvely; at least one cycling firm will glvo Its support to tho extent of putting up as one of the prizes an 1S9S Bicycle, one of tho latest patterns and standard make. That their efforts will be tho means of Inducing others to lend a helping hand wo feel confident will bo tho result. Tho racing fraternity b just hungering for a ruce, and that thero will bo plenty of material to make up an attractive programme. Tho course will undoubtedly bo the old Farmington honors have been one. Quite a number of aspirants for road-rac- e as-sui- ed WALTER WEBB. fresh laurels, and, incidentally, some of the prizes. We publish this week the portraits of some of them, and they will all be in it at the finish. Robert Lee Proudfitt is an Ogden rider who came down to Salt Lake in 1895 and carried off $115 in prizes, landing third in three events two and second in two. In 1S96 he defeated Will Fowler a half-mil- e heats out of three at the Driving Park in Ogden, and holds the State record for the fastest half mile on a dirt track. Walter Webb won the mile novice and State record at the Wasatch Driving Park, Ogden, in 2:16, August 15, 1895, and on the same VICTORY VICTORIOUS BOB FROUDFITT. such an event being arranged, for it would be rather unusual not to have an annual Decoration day road race, as in former years. Then again the rivalry existing between Emery and Fenton should be given a chance to be differently settled. Both of the champions claim to be superior to the other. If they can be induced to fight it out on this occasion it should in itself prove a good drawing card. training for some time in anticipation of If any one thinks the Ogden contingent is going to be left out of the Decoration day programme, he will find himself badly mistaken, as nearly all the Junction City cracks are looking to the event to win Our army has been victorious in its effort at Manilla through the undaunted courage of our Dewey, just as the Victor Bicycle has become the victor by its superior finish and easy running qualities. The price, from $45 to $100, will suit any pocketbook or any desire. Jensen can convince you. A call at his store will suffice if you have the money, any amount; he will fix sale to suit. JENSEN, THE JEWELER, 3 doors west of Theatre. |