Morgan, I did mean Jimmy Walthour born New York 3rd. January 1910. Started as an amateur age 16. Took him one year to become amateur champion of the states. Turned Pro in 1928 and was one of the best six day riders the world has ever seen. Partnered by Alf Crossley made a big impression in Europe mixing it with the Continental stars. Big heart throb with the ladies. Jimmy won his last six in Pittsburg in 1940 partnered by Bob Thomas.
Best wishes and be lucky. Michael Butler Huntingdon UK.
>From: Morgan Fletcher <morgan@hahaha.org>
>To: "Mick Butler" <pariscyclesuk@hotmail.com>
>Subject: Re: [CR] Re: American Track Stars
>Date: Tue, 08 Jun 2004 14:03:02 -0700
>
>"Mick Butler" <pariscyclesuk@hotmail.com> writes:
> > Torchy Peden a Canadian figured highly along with your Cecil Yates, Jim
> > Walthour and Alf Crossley.
>
>You mean Bobby Walthour?
>
>I used to train with Bobby Walthour IV, great-grandson of the original
>professional track racer. The modern Bobby Walthour was a member of the US
>National team at the time, on the track, natch. :)
>
>For such a fringe sport as cycling is in America, to see that kind of
>pedigree in racing is pretty special.
>
>I raced track (early 1990s) before I was into older bikes. I raced on a
>1970s Olmo with Superbe Pro that I wish I still had!
>
>Morgan Fletcher
>Oakland, CA