To be International in Character:
Six Teams Expected to Enter 'A. very successful preliminary meeting was held on Thursday evening at the offices of 'Alfred Kohlberg, Inc, at _34 Canton Road, for the " organization jof an International Cycle] Race. More than a score of cycling} enthusiasts were present, including] British, Americans, French, Chinese, and Koreans, and the' enthusiasm shown indicates real success for the new project.
It was decided that the proposed race be International in character, including both national teams and unattached individuals. A national team shall consist of three members, and only one team can represent' any nationality. At last] night's meeting three national, teams were promised,—English, French, and Chinese, and at. lea three other teams are anticipated Te was decided that the race be 25 miles in length, on a course be "arranged. by." the Committee which was elected, The date was set for Sunday, May 16, starting at about 9 am. The race is to. be confined stridly to amateur ey ists! who are residents of Shangha.
Bankert was elected Chairman of Thursday's meting and H. Howard was elected Hon. Secretary of the organization. The Committee chosen consists of - seven members, as follows: T, Beesley, L.
Charleaux, Kyat Tong, V. J. land, A. G. Kim, L. Salavelle, and A. T, Roggers. A' Publicity Committee wat also elected consisting of Messrs. Holland, Hoste, Howard, Charleaux, and Tong.
Tt was' decided that the Com mitreer report to the next general meeting on questions of deta.
'A. vote of thanks was extended to Mr. Bankert for his services as Chairman, and his: kindness in put. ting hit offices at the disposal of the organization.
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