Foreign Language Press Survey

Chicago Poles Victors in Annual Bicycle Meet in South Bend

Dziennik Chicagoski, July 12, 1897

During the annual convention of the Polish Falcons in South Bend, Indiana, bicycle races were also held.

Stanislaus Paczynski of South Chicago took first place in the ten-mile event by breaking the tape in 30 minutes and 20 seconds.

Of the various entrants the following received awards (ten-mile event):

The first to reach the tape was S. Adamkiewicz of Chicago, 30 minutes and 40 seconds (handicap, 2 minutes and 30 seconds); awarded gold medal.

Second place, J. Malewicki of Chicago, 31 minutes and 15 seconds (handicap, 2 minutes and 30 seconds); silver medal.

Third, J. Wojtecki of Chicago, 33 minutes and 13 seconds (handicap, 4 minutes); 2two tires contributed by Morgan & Wright.

Fourth, J. Rozplochowski, of South Bend, 31 minutes and 35 seconds (handi cap, 2 minutes and 15 seconds); wool shirt donated by the National Store.

Sixth, S. Paczynski, of South Chicago, 30 minutes and 20 seconds (handicap, 15 seconds); gold modal for fastest time.

Seventh, Francis Sztermer, 30 minutes and 23 seconds (scratch); silver medal for second best time.

Awards were not given to:

Fifth, J. Wisniewski, 32 minutes and 10 seconds (handicap, 2 minutes and 15 seconds).

Eighth, A. Rutkowski, 30 minutes and 55 seconds (scratch).

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Ninth, F. Lisztewnik, 33 minutes and 35 seconds (handicap, 2 minutes and 30 seconds).

Others that were listed did not enter.

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