""A Scratch Race: A Comedy In One Act"" is a play written by Walter Haynes Maguire and published in 1900. The story revolves around a group of amateur cyclists who participate in a scratch race, which is a type of bicycle race where all the participants start at the same time and the winner is the first one to cross the finish line. The play is set in a small town and features a cast of colorful characters, including a bumbling race official, a determined cyclist, and a mischievous spectator. As the race unfolds, the characters' personalities and motivations are revealed, leading to a hilarious and unexpected conclusion. The play is a lighthearted comedy that pokes fun at the competitive spirit of amateur sports and the eccentricities of small-town life. Overall, ""A Scratch Race"" is a charming and entertaining one-act play that provides a glimpse into turn-of-the-century cycling culture and the human foibles that make us all unique.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.