The morning call., 1890-08-10
ATHLETIC.
The Cross ountry Run of the Olympic


The Cross Country Run of the Olympic
Club.
Amateur athletic sports are picking up
slowly and il is thought that when the attn
letes, who have been enjoying their sum-
mer vacation, will have become sufficiently
rested the outdoor pastimes will be well
patronized. The Olympic Club grounds
are being kept in splendid condition and
on Sunday mornings a casual observer
would certainly think that field day was
in progress judging from the number of
sprinterS, lOng-distance runners and weight
putters who congregate on the grounds.
Such days as are selected for cross-cOun-
try running weed out many of the boys
who would otherwise be exercising on the
tracks. OF the 1900 members who repre-
sent the Olympic Club there certainly
should be 200 frst-class athletes; but
such is not the case, and if the truth
were known probably dozen men could
not be chosen from the ranks who are quail
fed to give good account Of themselves at
a meeting held under the management Of
any of the New Y ork athletic clubs.
The question might be asked, "What
class of men is the Olympic Club composed
of and what are the objects to join such an
institution" Only very recently Que oil
the oldest members of the club stated to
peTience he had never met such peculiar
lot of fellows as now connected with the
Olympic. When asked for an explanation,
he said Il have made careful study OF
the class of members who now compose the
Olympic Club. There are probably 200 of
them, who exercise in the gymnasium or at
the outdoor grounds. The balance are
what might fttingly term drones,' who
take no interest i'll any kind OF athletics,
but who have Joined the club purely for the
bnupr which i attached IN hplpU q
sentative OF the olympic Club and what
ever cOnvenienceS 1t may possess III the way
of bathing facilities and lOuDglng chairs,
etc"
a few evenings ago reporter was stand
ing on the sldewa'f Immediately opposite
the entrance to the Olympic Club, waiting
friends arrival, when two gentlemen
halted within hearing distance They were
discussing an article on athletics, which
appeared last Thursday, when the more
eorpulent man Of tue two remarked TO his
friend, Do you believe In athletics, Jlm?'
Certainly l do" was the prompt re-
joinder.
Think it helps your health any,"
Most assuredly 1t does, and moreover it
has saved my bacon couple of times"
\ GU don't say; WhenT
Well, about year ago l took, l think il
was tWenty-fOur lessons in boxing from
Jim COrbett. l worked up a big muscle
and lots of sand. One night l was going
home bit late; it was few weeks after L
had graduated, when a man jumped out
from an alley and at me. In minute he
was nowhere; in fact he wasn't in il.
a. You don't say; hit i'm hard, chi?
all"
"Trip him up and then fell on him?"
Didn't kick the top of his head Off?"
Never touched him, said"
"Well, in the name OF Scott. what did
"Outran him. and that's just the reason
why l AIN such strong believer in athletic
exercises"
There are two foot-racers travelling
through Colusa County, looking for the
rustic Gudgeon, who has few dollars to
play on a game of chance. The man who
is foolish enough TO be led aStray by either
of these smooth-tongue sprinters should
consigu his ANATOMY to the nearest bone
yard.
The following has been received from the
Olympic Club, viz:
The programme of athletic games which will
be held at the fair Of the State Board OF Agricul-
ture, Sacramento, Cal, on September 17th. un-
der the auspices OF the Paclhc Coast Amateur
Athletic Association, and open TO members OF
clubs OF the T. e. A. A. A, will be as follows:
10O-yaTd run, handicap; 440-yard run, scratch;
twO-mle run, handicap; 22O-yard Iun baDdi-
cap; SSo-yard run, scratch; one-mile walk, han
dicap; 12O-yard hurdle-race 40 hurdles, feet,
inches high, handicap 6O-yard run, scratch;
22O-yaTd run, handicap, open only to members
OF Sacramento Athletic Club
Entries will close on Saturday evening" August
30th al O'clock, with Walter A. Scott. Presl-
dent 2. 9. A. A. a., olympic Athletic CLUB, 10
O'Fareli street. Gold medal TO first and silver
medal to second in each event.
Each entry must be accompanied by so cents,
which VIII be returned 10 starters, and must
state contestants full name and club, events
which lie desires to enter for with 90 cents for
each), dale, placs and result of three last per-
iOImances, With name OF scratch man and re-
fpFa aoIt nell fFef hIrh
or uuplaced. If contestant has never before
competed, simply specify Novice" Furnishing
false or misleading information will subject
properly I'LL VIII be stricken out.
Tickets to Sacramento aud return will be fur
Dished TO competitors from San francisco. Oak
land, san Jose. Berkeley, Alameda and vicinity
Competitors must leave San Francisco on the
afternoon evening OF September 10th. The
games and all arrangements therefor Will be
under The management OF
In the Olymples road race at San Mateo to-
day much speculation IS being INDUCED as to the
outcome between Frank Cooley and Martin
EsplnOsa. There has always been more or less
feeling between them, Cooley having defeated
Martin In The fve-mile championship aud 1t be-
ing currently reported that Martin thinks him
self The superior OF Frank at any distance. III
Skillman Is not 100 heavily handicapped he
should win hands down. hoTtick and Foster
will be on deck, but "Papa" Wand Will be
able to compete, having lame knee aud sun.
burned scalp.
II Is SAID TO be a very Interesting sight to wilt.
ness tie bevy OF beautiful ladies whom Steve
Casady escorts to the club every Wednesday
evening. steve says il is so much trouble to ex-
plain the picture gallery 10 all his lady friends
that lie wishes The directors would provide a
catalogue. HIS modesty always forces him 10
take tile ladies by his own handsome photo with
out letting them see II.
DOnnelly sat up all last night making cider and
keeping guard over II as WELL for 1t is runored
that fete Skillman, having tasted Donnelly's
brew on his visit last fan, is as keen the scent
of a cider press as a bloodhound after cOoTed
gentleman.
Jellluek, though somewhat doubtful of his
ability TO complete the distance, says lie VIII run
il out or drop.
Eugene Kelly thinks lie has a mortgage on one
of lie pfiZes-lhe leather one.
Dole keeps lie pulley weights and rowing ma
chine busy every afternoon and lie and Kelly
are becoming strong that it Is feared they will
break the apparatus.
Genial John Elliott should be selected TO allOt
the handicdps. John knows Thing or two about
the boys ability and is a good man to handicap.
YACHTING.
Grent Expectations Have Marked the
Almost Ended Season.
Great Expectations" would be good
title for work on the yachting season Of