The New York herald., 1876-10-07
ATHLETIC SPORTS.

THIRD ANNUAL GAMES OF THE YoHKERs Ly-
CEUM-A sRRIEs OF WELL CONTESTED
EVENTS.
Tho third annual games Of tho Yonkers Lyceum
of at tho Skating Park, in tnat city, yesterday
afternoon, and Witnessed by large concourse Of
spectators many Of whom had on
the tall fence surrounding nclosuro and rising
ground outside while the trees overlooking the park
were literally black with sighseers well laden limb
OF ono of the latter broke down during the proceed
ings slightly injuring threo lads and causing
temporary panic among the assembled multitude un-
derneath. The track in excellent condition and
the weather all that could be reasonably desired for
the display OF muscular force and physical endurance
First the programme throwing the hammer,
which weighed twelve pounds. In this event ihere
four entries, the winner being. H. n. Underhill
Of the Yopkers Lyceum. Distance thrown, II ieet4
inchcs.
For tas running high leap four competitors entered
the list The winner Isaiah Frazier. OF the Yon-
kers Lyceum, who cleared height OF feet inches.
short race, 100 yards, senior in trial and hnal
heats, won by O. yought Of tho Yonkers Lyceum.
Time, IL y seconds.
The short race, distance similar to the above
junior. and under ike conditions. was aw arded to
William Irvine OF the Yonkers Lyceum. Time, IL as
seconds
The next event running broad jump in which
four contestants participated. 1t was won by Isaiah
Frazier, OF the Yonkers Lyceum. who carried himself
over space OF II foet inches J. A. Wood, OF tho
same association, awarded the ond prize, his
jump being l6 feet inches.
quarter mile race. In two trial heats and a final
heat, was run by FIVE competitors, and ultimately
by G y. Ayrcs, OF the Yonkers Lyceum; r. $. Acker-
man, also OF Yohkers, taking tho second place. Time,
I'm. AS
For superiority OF skin in throwing the base ball
there were six candidates Isaiah Frazier proved tho
winner, having propelled the instrument q distance OF
297 eeL
Al vaulting with the polo only william Irvine and
Isaiah Frazier contended for victory This was won
by IRVINE, who vaultcd feet 10 inches against feet
inches on the part Of Frazier
In tho half.ms there but two entries
william irving and f. simpson. II was CALAMITY won
by the latter. Time, I'm 34s.
Thero were six entries for the one milo walk, which
easily won by c. G. Shaw of the Yonkers Lyccum,
T. Hill Of the same association, coming IN second.
Out OF the five whose names were on the programme
as contestants In the ono mile run only two 10
the scratch. These were 9. vought aud 9. IL Harriot
Whom the word given the former took the lead and
kept u until the finish. winning the 5m IS.
Mex. on the programme was hurdle for
juniors eight hurdles TO be Jumped IN gong DIS
tanco OF oncsxth OF mile For this event thero
three entrics Afer being closely contested won
by William Irvine fine, 4Sla seconds
Tho hurdle race Tor seniors, under conditions similar
to those last mentioned, participated In by tour
competitors While crossing one Of tho hurdles on tho
second lap, Isaiah Frazier and c. Voushi coldcd The
latter then gave up the contest but Frazier continued
on his course, arriving first at tho judges stand.
foul for Vought claimed and allowed, although by
mutual consent Of the parties interested the
not run again. Frazcr's time was AZ seconds.
A somewhat novel trial OF speed called "three-
legged race. the next II will be necessary
TO state here that IN this the strapped
together In couples by the angles the outer lover
| limb OF each being left free Each couple In this
start for themselves their altogether
depending on how well they keep step together. Four
pairs started the race the distance bong oncsixih
| OF a mile IL by J. A. Wood and 4. Simpson.
| Time 26s
provoking shouts laughter from the pectator The
six competitors IN this event. after being tied up In
strong sacks Lnoir heads alone being visible, had 10
run one-sxih OF mile, or once around the track
which were placed at equal distances four hurdles,
| standing about foot from the ground. Tho word
having been given Isaiah Frazier down after get
ting over tho nrst hSxala> bat quickly his ieei