Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-05-27
COLLEGE GAMES.
Olympic Games at Washington. Pa.-A
Field Day.
ErscEaf Lo "A, Pegfsfer

Special 10 the Registsys
WAsHSGTGS, Pa, May 26.-The long
looked for Olympic games came of this at
ternoon on the College gymnasium field.
Olympic Day was set for Saturday last, but
owing to the sudden demise of Professor
Jones it was postponed until to-day. a
morning sun Illuminated earth and sky and
flooded this antique village with mellow
light and continued thus throughout the
day, nothing better could have been de-
sired in respect to weather. At exactly one
o'clock the two classes arrayed themselves
in front of the Court House on Main street.
The procession moved out to the strains of
Rankin's cornet band, headed by the buglers
on horses, F. ]. L. Hupp representing '86,
and Jas. E. Bell 81. The two classes be-
decked in their respective colors followed In
close order, about 10 strong, the Senior and
Freshmen classes bringing in the rear.
Already the field was filed with anxious
spectators, the grand stand being burdened
to Its utmost capacity, all showing the Oh
rection of their sympathy by the colors they
displayed. AS the contestants filed in they
were greeted with deafening applause. The
classes seemed friendly toward one another
as Pylades and Orestes of old, both appear
ed to realize that this was the climateric
period of their existence, characterized by
the dignity with which they carried them.
selves. The combatants seated themselves
in the middle of the field, forming circle;
the pipe Of peace was then passed, each In
haling the inspiring fumes with determi-
nate mien and singing the class songs with
unlimited vigor. The umpire called the
first point at 2 o'clock, which was tug Of
war, consisting of thirty men of herculean
frames, from each class; this was won after
some minutes CT hard pulling by 'S5; the
second point was knocking flies
won by Lewis, Galbraith and Kinter;
light weight wrestle followed with a victory
for Lauffer; hop, step and jump was easily
won by Galbraith; the next point was 3OO
yards dash, carried by Stevenson, Sr.; high
kick was another victory for Galbraith. This
was followed by class race. The contest
ants, FIVE from each class, presented an i'm
posing spectacle The word go" was given
and the boys rushed out with volcanic Wig
or, closely followed by the lockers on; this
resulted in a victory for Vance, McAdams,
Palmer Reed and Weaver. Square draft
followed with another score for Galbraith;
tie hurdles were nicely lesped by both
contestants, Vance and Brown winning;
scratch was carried by Rogers and Wheeler.
The most amusing feature of the afternoon
was the sack race, the contestants having
large coffee sacks tied closely about them,
the head being the only member protruding.
This point was subject to much laughter
and applause, and was won by Irwin and
Toomas. Running long jump was won by
Galbraith; base ball throw also resulted
in another point for Galbraith. The last and
most interesting point was foot ball. This was
watched with great interest by all present.
After close struggle 81 hailed the ball
amidst the loudest yells imaginable from
the spectators.
The programme thus closed, and all pres
ent went away convinced that they had re.
ceived more than the worth OF the wealth
expended.
Below is programme with the names Of
the performers:
Tenth Annual Olympics between the
Junior and Sophomore Glasses Of the W.
and ]. College: