The morning call., 1890-07-20
ATHLET TICS.
An Olympian Who May Lower Schiller
Etein's Iolors.

An Olympian Who May Lower Schiller
STEMS Colors.
Although It will be many weeks until an ath-
lelic meeting VIII be held under the auspices OF
the olympic Club or p. G. a A. A, stiil the rep
resentatiYes of lhe Olympic and Alpine clubs
continue practiciDg, so as TO keep the rust from
gathering on their spikes. The Olympic Club
grounds present a very lively appearance on
Sunday mornings, and judging from the number
Of athletes who fly along the tracks dressed in
their best running suits, some record breaking
may be expected before The short evenings ar
rive.
Schiferstein has about concluded to retire
from the cinder path. His constitution Is far
from being strong, and although his ambition Is
10 lower lie l0Dgdistdnce jumping record, his
friends fear that he VIII never be equal 10 the
task. The famous athlete should lake. rest
until next spring. when lie may come about all
right ana astnnish the world by handsomely
lowering lie flying" leap.
Joseph Barr Buchanan, who Is at present
studying surgery at leading college In ChieagO,
writes that lie Will resume athletics soon. and
viii endeavor to lower Gray's sbOt-putting rec
ord OF 40 feet inch at an athletic meeting
which Will be held in Chicago during The month
OF September.
The Alpine Club will move to Central Park on
or about August 1sI. Members who are TWO
months in arrears at the time Of moving Will be
expelled.
The last issue at hand OF the New York Clipper
contains very good picture oil ". A. Scott The
champion long-distance runner Of the Olympic
Club.
The representatives OF the p. G. A. A. A. will
have gala days sport at Sacramento during
State Fair week. Gu Wednesday, September
17tn The last amateur athletic tournament will be
held, under tile direct management OF George
w. Jordan OF the Olympic Club. This touTna-
meDt is given exclusively for amateurs, and all
contestants are required TO be members OF
clubs that have membership 10 the 7. G. A. A. A.
This is quite necessary TO insure purely anna
teur exhibition.
IL was decided by the Board OF Directors to
add this entertainment for the sole purpose of
encouraging outdoor exercise of a physical
nature for young men whose vocaiions c0utine
them. Nothing professional In any manner will
be allowed TO compete In these heatnful and
Innocent outdoor games. That IL Will be n-
stiuctive as well as amusing TO the VISITORS the
management have no doubt The programme OF
events VIII be as follows:
One hundred-yard race, handlcapi -FOUR nun
dred and foriy-yatd race, scratch; one mile walk,
handicap; halfme run, scratch; tw0mle run.
handica, Two hundred aud twenfy-yard run,
handicap; running high jump handicap; putting
six een-pound shot, handicap; hfty-yard race,
scratch.
There will be offered two prize medals, first
and second, In each event. The entries VIII
close with George w. Jordan at The Olympic
Club rooms about September 1st. Assurances
are given that every amateur club In the State
WIN be represented by Its best men, thereby Sc
curing contest for supremacy In every Instance.
cesslul Is an assured laci aud IL Is the desire OF
Tue management that Hereafter tile annual cham
PionsDIp games may take place upon its grounds,