Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-06-18
ATHLETIC SPORTS.
LINSLY FIELD LAY EXERCISES AT TIE STATE
FAIR GROUNDS.
Exciting Events Before Large Auilence-Ths Pro-
granm4 and the Winners Of The
Several Contests.

stand at the State Fair Grounds to wit
ness the feld-day exercises of the stu
dents of the Linsly Institute. The
ladies were largely in the majority and
they took a great interest in the differ
ent contests. The ladies were becom-
ingly attired in light summer costumes,
and a number of the gentlemen wore
tennis suits, the whole forming charm
ing picture and one which inspired the
students to put forth their best efforts
toward winning the several prizes. The
committee of the students who had the
arrangements for the affair in charge are
entitled in great degree to the credit OF
its success. The students have been
making preparations for some time for
the field day exercises, and yesterday
all showed a determination to excel,
which enhanced the pleasure of the
affair to the spectators. They all wore
the regulation tennis costumes.
The track on the front part OF the
grand stand was so heavy with dust,
that Notwithstanding the fact thatit had
been put in preparation during the morn
ing, it was found necessary to go over
it again, and lay new lines for the tennis
contests. 1t was half-past two o'clock
when the gentleman appeared for
the first conquest. The Judges
were as follows: For the first contest:
DIR. j. E. Bellville, w. d. Kelly and
VIM. Sader, Starter. Jacob Loos. Time
keepers, w. ]. Lukens and j. w. Grub,
Mr.. C. B. Hart, Esq, presented the
prizes.
Tennis Single-Prize, racquet by
Stanton & Davenport. S. P. Norton
and Chas. Paxton. Both contestants
put up fine game and were frequently
cheered for their excellent plays. Mr..
Norton won easily. by score Of to l.
Tennis double-Prize, shirt by Some
born and shirt by Gundling. Paxton
and Arbenz VS.. Wheat and Sweeney, +.
This was also a well-conteSted game.
Messrs. Paxton and Arbenz came out
victorious by score of to 2.
Fifty-yard dash, for boys under 10
years-Prize, tennis cap by Dinger.
Contestants, Lawrence Wheat, G. w.
Norton, f. Kincheloe, c. p. Cresap.
Wheat had the advantage from the
start, and came in an easy winner amid
loud cheering. Time, 619 seconds.
Safety bicycle, one-half mile dash
Prize, lock and chain by Z. l.. Rose.
Contestants, p. H. Hornbrook, c. f.
Paxton. S. w. Harper, r. n. Hum
phreys, 7. Enlow. But three OF these
gentlemen entered, and one took a
"header" before going fifty yards, leav-
ing the race to Paxton and Hornbrook.
Paxton had the advantage from the
start, and came in an easy winner.
Standing Broad Jump-Priee, sleeve
buttons, by Wheat e Hancher. Con-
testants: w. C. Handlan, R. B. Ewing,
Fl. L. Arbenz, S. P. Norton, f. Swee'
new. This was close and exciting
contest, resulting in several ties. 1t
was finally decided in favor of Ewing.
Running Broad Jump-Prize, silk
belt, by Somehow. Contestants: X.
B. Ewing, s. StatherS, f Sweeney, w.
C. Handlan, A. Irwin, 5. p. Norton, III.
Brannen. w. G.. Caldwell. This was
another spirited contest, which was won
by Brannen. His jump was Is feet 3
inches.
Standing High Jump-Prize, gymna-
| SUM SHOES, ny hltAuuNtI.
r. b. Ewing, F. Sweeney, II. l.. Ar
benz, S. p. Norton. This was difficult
Jump, and one by one the boys dropped
out as the line was elevated, until
Arbenz and Norton alone remained to
contest for the prize. Both these gen
tlemen surprised their friends by their
ability. 1t was finally wen by Arbenz,
his lump being feet inches.
Running High Jump-Prize match
safe. by w. J. Lukens. Contestants:
R. b. Ewing, H. G. Brannen, w. G.
Caldwell, H. l.. Arbenz, S. p. Norton,
f. Sweeney and w. b. Turner. Arbenz
again distinguished himself in the run
ming high jump, but it was won by Ew-
ing on his lump of feet II inches.
One Hundred Yard Dash-PrlZe, five
pound box of candy, by Zeigenfelder.
Contestants: w. &C. Handlan, j. n.
Ebelng, II. BranneD, w. c. McGregor,
F. B. Sweeney, w. G. Caldwell, c. f.
Paxton and S. P. Norton. This was
one of the most exciting events OF the
day and was keenly enjoyed by the
SPECTATORS. At the firing of the pistol
all got away in good shape, Caldwell
having a slight lead which he increased,
followed closely by Brannen. AS they
neared the finish Brannen gained on
Caldwell, and they passed over the wire
breast and breast amid loud and pro-
longed applause from the crowd. Time,
11X seconds. 1t was decided that
Caldwell and Brannen should contest
again. Brannen had slight advantage
at the firing OF the pistol, but Caldwell
soon closed the distance between them
and came in winner by about a breast
in 124 seconds.
Exhibition of assault at arms with
broadswords, S. w. Harper and ). Nj.
Strong. These gentlemen gave very
clever exhibition, which was rewarded
by the liberal applause of the specta-
tors. The gave evidence of the skill
ful training of their instructor, Lieut..
Braunersreuther, who was present.
Putting the shot. Prize-Cup and
saucer by Ewing Bros. Contestants,
w. C. Handlan, P. Hornbrook, II. o..
Brannen. r. B. Ewing, G. w. LETTERS,
S. Strathers, r. Chambers, j. w. Myers.
This contest resulted in some very cred
liable throwing 1t was won by Cham
bers, who put the ball II feet inches.
A 80 pound ball was used.
Two hundred and twenty yards dash.
Prize-Silk Umbrella by The Hub. y
Contestants, w. G. Handlan, +. b.
Sweeney. w. G.. Caldwell, w. c. Nc
Gregor, Hazlett Freese, B. +. Catch, Z.
F. Paxton. The race was close and ex-
tit; II uos won nv Catch in 30L