Show Record Crowd at atthe the Bike Races Between and bicycle fanatics howled themselves hoarse at the Salt Palace Falace saucer last night during what was unquestionably one of the best race meets seen on the saucer for many a day It was a a. night brimful of excitement excitement ex ex- spectacular riding and splendid racing and it ren reminded the fans of the olden days Every available seat in the inclosure was occupied hundreds crowded into the arena and many stood in the passageways and ana against the screen It was indeed the record crowd of the season and Manager Heagren's card could not have been more advantageously arranged to suit the hungry fans The ten-mile ten paced motor-paced race brought the crowds and for a real heart- heart disease affair it was never surpassed on a local track It was one of those stunts after the completion of which the fans were heard to say its a a. wonder wonder won won- wonder der some one was not hurt Although dangerous and exciting it was one of those events for which the bugs pay their money and then close their eyes eyes while they catch their breath Samuelson Wilcox and Munroe rode for all there was in them and it was not a tea pink affair either For five miles they had the crowd standing on their ears cars shrieking like so many Indians on a warpath Then Thea Samuelson with n-ith a burst of speed gained a lap on Wilcox Munroe had already dropped a aap alap alap lap ap behind as a a. result of a which came near spilling machines and all allover allover allover over the track The crowd had just settled down clown in in inthe the he hope that there would be no furher further fur- fur thor her accident when Burglar Burg Mc- Mc suddenly let out a yell and nd dashed up the bank At the same time Wilcox was seen to dart for the polo pole and ahead of the machine McCormick's motor began to act art like a drunken sailor but the plucky little rider kept it under under un un- un der control until he had slowed up about one one half half and then slid off clearing the machine while the latter ran into the tho wire below the track The officials ran to McCormick's cCormick's assistance assistance as as- and many expected to see Bur Burglar lar badly hurt but with a smile on his face he merely replied My hind tire blew out That's all Fortunately for Wilcox he was some distance away from the machine when it t ran into the wire Samuelson and Munroe managed to stay clear of the wobbly motor until it had left the track and then began a pretty race With second money now in si sight ht Munroe and Whittier Whittler attempted to keep Samuelson from rom lapping them again The rhe latter would not let well enough alone however however how how- ever and tore loose a terrible pace the like ike of which has seldom been seen on any track Samuelson never left his pace ace for an instant and could not have held on any better Jetter if he had been strapped to the motor Samuelson won the he race with ease and experienced little difficulty in lapping Munroe during thelast the tho last ast few miles It was indeed a spectacular race Yes and Iyer Iver Lawson was there therea a again ain with his old time jump lump and for forthe forthe the he benefit of some who may be possessed possessed pos pos- of another opinion let it be known cnown that Lawson was riding some Ome Last Liast fall the tho reports came camo from the east Mst that Lawson was again riding in infine infine fine ino form but did not ride then as as- aslie lie Ite lielas has las been heen riding this spring All the old jump of or three years ago appears to be there again ag The former worlds world's a champion won both of the pro pro- events events' last night nig-ht with a sensational sen sea jump in in each The Tho two mile lap ap handicap was a sensational race from start to finish In the first mile with every man going at top speed to get et up to the front Wells the New Zealand calami champion punctured a tire ri right ht in in front of the grand rand stand He slid at least thirty feet but before he hit the bottom Senhouse comin coming with his lis best licks head down struck him and gave ave a flying leap through h the tho air As s he hit the track Palmer r hit him and also gave tave a lon long flying slide The rhe trio probably broke the record for sliding covering at least feet from where Wells first punctured The field never slackened slacken cd as liS the trainers pulled the wrecks riders and wheels from the track rack On the last mile of the race De De- showed ved for lap money for the first time this season and the crowd gave favo avo him a hand With four laps to go goo Williams took the lead and gave Save an ex ex- of wobbling that sent every everyman everyman man nan who tried to pass him hint high on the hank bank As Lawson unlimbered for or the final inal sprint ho lie was driven to the tho to top ton rail ail but managed to get around wit with Paddy Jaddy Hehir fighting him for second Lawson took the mile half with ease case The unknown distance lap race saw a 1 afield field of twenty amateurs start and but five Ivo fi figured in hi the finish About every second lap some amateur mana managed ed to godown go godown o I down just to show the crowd that th the amateurs were n not to be outdone in this ll line ine line by the tile professionals professional Several Se-eral more moro dropped choppe out out- outon on nt of or the tho fierce lerco p pace set ct b better each i cacti a h i hoping hopin to bo be in a favorable position when the pistol announced the end of the race two laps away At two miles and six laps Starter Caine fired the gun and then thea there was a grand rand struggle le for forthe forthe forthe the tape Wright winning with a sprint that none of the others could stop Wright also won the Australian pursuit pursuit pur pur- pursuit suit race rare after a grueling grind rind in which Red Brodbeck played flayed a star part Brodbeck put severa several of the best men out as the field narrowed down and was wasa a mighty tired bike rider when Wright finished him The summary Half mile open professional Final professional Final Lawson Downing Crebs Palmer Time 56 5 2 seconds Australian pursuit amateur amateur- Wright amateur Wright Brodbeck Thomas Distance 3 miles 6 laps 90 yards Time 02 Unknown distance lap race amateur Wright Mayer Hume McCormack Distance Distances 3 miles Time Two mile lap handicap professional professional- Lawson scratch Hehir 30 yards ards Walker alker scratch scratch Williams 85 yards Time 30 1 1 Ten mile match motor race Samuel race Samuelson Samuel Samuel- son Munroe Wilcox Time 1413 1415 |