Show BACKS DOWN ON RECENT CHALLENGE Manager Harry Heagren may have to change his plans for a card at atthe the saucer track on Labor day It Itha ha been his Intention to put on the mile race French style between Hardy Downing and W E as the bIg event for that day and the cycling fans had whetted their ap appetite petite for something out of the ordin ordinary ary Now comes the report that refuses to ride Downing this kind of a race The patrons of the track will be surprised at this in face of the public challenge issued by Samuelson a week ago when be asked for opportunity to moot the speedy San Jose rider in this style of a race Downing on the and Heagren booked the contest for Labor day Now it is stated that Samuelson has backed down and Heagren is looking for another card It Is just possible that the winner of the match will be given a chance to see what they can cando do Downing on this date |