Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-31
WASHINGTON ATHLETES.
What the Members Of the Columbia
Athletic Club are Doing.

THE PLEASURES OF ANALosTAN IsLANp-rExNrs,
BASE BALL, BICYCLING AND RUNNING IN
FAvoR-THE ADVANTAGES OF THE NEW CLUE
HoUsE-TENSIs AND ROWING UxpKB COVER.
NOW that the possession Of Analostan Island
BY the Columbia athletic club is settled
tnlng, for three years at least, the attention
OF the members will turn toward athletic
work next year with more vim and earnest
ness than have ever been displayed during any
previous year. By that time the club house
now in course Of erection will be completed
and occupied and more time will be devoted
to the athletic members and their work by the
officers of the club. In the meantime the club
has taken possession of temporary quarters at
S15 18th street. as the lease on their 14th street
home expired today. The gymnasium fixtures
have been stored away, as the present building
is not so large as the former one The suite OF
three large rooms on the first floor will be de-
voted to parlor billiards and buffet.
The club house will contain all Of the latest
improved athletic devices and machines. and
from the fact that these will be novelties to a
majority of the members of the club an unusual
amount OF time and attention will be devoted
to indoor training and the C. A. G. will doubt
less be represented in all the principal athletic
contests of the season.
In rear of the new club house stands a
large building formerly used as n school and
this has more than once occupied Capt. Glib
sons attention. He has an idea that a rowing
tank can be made there, such as used by Har-
ward oarsmen. and with gratifying results. No
one in the club disputes Capt. Gibson's opinion
on any matter relating to rowing and, if
allowed to carry out this idea, the former
records of the old Columbia boat club can be
maintained by the Columbia athletic club.
THE CLUB BALL TEAM.
Too much cannot be said of the ball team Of
the club. 1t leads all amateur clubs in the
District, having played twenty-seven games,
of which four we're lost and one tied.
1t was through the efforts of s. w. Stinemetz
and for his abilities he is sometimes called ''the
hustler" Over forty players have been tried
by him and many of them were, of course,
found wanting. The team as it stands now is
composed Of Wells, Monroe, sprigman, Burke,
Keyworth, ]. Wade. ID. Keyworth, Boway,
King, Beall, Tillinghast, Mccormick, and Har..
ban. There are others who fill positions on the
team when it is necessary.
THE LAWN TENNIS
committee has been very busy Of late making
preparations for the coming tennis tournament
to be played on the island September 9. There
will be three classes, and the winners will be
given handsome prizes. The committee is
composed of G. L. McCauley, chairman: Dr.
w. 8. Harlan and H. Ziegler. New courts
have been made. and the total number now is
nine, all Of them in constant use in the after
moons.
The tennis enthusiast will be in his glory
during the winter months, when the outdoor
courts will be covered with white mantle, for
there will be laid out one or two fine courts at
tached to the club house under cover, but with
plenty of light and ventilation.
THE QUARTER TRACK.
Special attention has been given to the
quarter-mile track up the island and it has been
in number one condition for some time past
This, together with favorable weather for
athletics has caused a squirt in track events
and most any day lately one could see SPAR
ingly clad men ready to be sent off with the
starters pistol, others jogging around the track
under heavy sweaters and wOolens. Many of
the members have been busily at this work,
but keeping their actions quiet from the handi-
capper. One of these crafty ones was Ballan-
tyne, who showed up in such good form on
Wednesday, winning three events. Although
a novice in many respects he has good points
while in motion. He has bad fault, however,
that may in future races be positive disad-
vantage, that of looking around to see where
the next man is. The runner can easily see as
much Of the man as he should want to see from
the corner Of his eyes. He should be satisfied
that as long as he can't see his antagonist from
the corner OF his eye he must be behind, Just
where he wants him.
McCauley, OF tennis note, is also a fair
Splinter, and with proper handling would set
the pace for many others who now defeat him.
recently elected member, Jere Elliott, who
formerly had made good record for himself,
Is again wearing the spikes andpushers. Elliott
goes through a beneficial course of training
daily, rain or shine; for on rainy days he de-
votes good long time to rope jumping, which
is not only for the wind but it is muscle max
ing. Elliott will be himself again by next fall
LONG DISTANCE RUNNING.
For long distance running the palm should
be awarded to Miller Kenyon, who, although
quite a young man, shows not only speed but
bottom. He lacks experience, which he will
gain by club competition.
the winner has broken it. He is good as an all
around athlete.
HOW THE SPLINTER TRAINS.
Sam King is, Of course, the sprinter of the
club, and with him STAR reporter had a talk
regarding his mode of training. About a month
before the event is to take place he begins act
i've training, such as jogging around the track
in sweaters to reduce weight. But in reduc-
ing my weight" he said. II am careful that nv
strength is not sacrificed, which is too often
done. After getting up free perspiration /
am ruDDeu uoWn Win dry rough towel and
afterward with the bare hands.
After reduction in weight practice starts,
say two or three each day, and probably for
two or three days / sprint little. OF course
pay the strictest attention to my diet, which
consists of roast beef and other wholesome
eatables, denying myself all pastry and all sorts
Of liquors, water included. Plenty of sleep is a
decided requisite for proper training"
Mr.. King is the winner OF about forty-five
medals and six cups.
1t was at Princeton college that he made a
record Of 10 seconds for a hundred yards, but
the track was on slant of % feet. He also
ran 220 yards in 2214 seconds, and 40 yards
Gndoor) in As seconds. winning the Philadel-
phia Press medal, valued at $50.
King is also jumper, but being first-class in
one department. satisfies him. He is also a
good ball player.
SPEND SUNDAY AT BAY RIDaE-Music by
Naval Academy band. Grand fireworks drama.
invigorating sea air. All for 81. Trains leave
b. and o. depot Sunday $50 am, las and 3:l5
p.m.-Adct.
A CURIOUS COMPLICATION.
Count Won Schwartzwalder Now Free