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Show Parisians Like Kromer. PA R I S Dec 31 The announcement In yesterday's papt rS that Frank Kramer tho American bicycle champion of the last four years, hud signed a contract to rid In Raiis and a few other continental cities next season has created an even greater sensation than the arrival a few years ago of the colored bicycle champion, Major Taylor, Everybody talkas about Kramer The papers publish long and interesting stories about what he has done and what he ma do The American Is duo In Paris March 15, but will not ride at anv meeting until tho first days In April. All told, he is to appear only ten times during the months Of April. May and June, and Is to receive $15.o as appearance money .it each meet, or $15 000 for tho ten appearances Of course, any prize he wins will all he his. and if no is as fast hero as he has been In America he ought to be able to win at least another $10,000, as big money will be offered In all tho races and for ail the matches In which h- Is to appear ap-pear as the star. Other American riders will also come, but they 6ccm entirely forgotten by the public. |