The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-09-25
IN THE T. NJ. c. 4. "4YMaD
The Washington Heights Branch Have 4
Good Set of Performer.

The Washington Heights. branch is tho
newest belonging to the Y. NJ C. A. of this,
city. This branch has no. gymnasium, but
thev expect to get one. Close by is tho
AthenTum. 1t has been mentioned that this:
would he n suitable building. In 1t the mem.
bers could have Il Arst-class gymnasium and
a hall for entertainments The Secretary.
James u. Lunger. has arranged u series of
monthly entertainments to take place during
the winter. the proceeds OF which will 20
toward q fund for the desired new quarters.
The Members are ambitious to get on a level
with the other j. NJ. c. A. athletes OF this city.
They will be represented in the Y. NJ. c. A
Bowling League. There are enough good.
bowlsrs among them to form q team able to
make . creditable showing. Jim. Scott and
Harry Christensen can bowl very well. Other
bowlers are: Koch. Robert Kirchner. Albert
Thompson. Robert Moore. and Thomas Butler.
Several ofthe men also ride the wheel. Scores
tary LnnGer is an enthusiastic cyalist, Rob
Scott, Albert Nuttle. Billy Taylor, and Bob
kirchher arc all experts on the silent steed. .
Football will also he n favorite pnstin.e this
winter at tho Washington Heights branch.
Frank Koch Is n member of the Stevens School
eleven. and is q heavy and a formidable
player. Williamson Is looked to for half back.
The rest of the team arc as follows: II. Ohm.
TAYLOR. Beutles. Secretary Lunger. SCOTT, Nc.
lntyre Moore. pson. and Kirchner. The
members of tho branch are also more or less
interested in aquatics. Frank Koch is the best
winner ofthem all. He has swan across the
Hudson River in 81 minutes. a dista nee OF bout,
IL miles. William williamson Is the best all.s
around athlete in tho branch. Albert Thomp-
son is a good runner. and he can do something's
In the running high lump. Bob Under is am,
other good high Jumper. Tom Johnson is 3
skilfuI runner: Dan Harrington and Galyy
brotherhood OF st. Andrew. Church Of the In"
tsrcession. all these mon were entered, aud,
ssnd a team 10 the ,anior !; M.G !; sane g
will DO Nobert Russell. Arthur Harchai. lanes
Iqq nms: A A Mcc De Long NJ ana atn MGhaEd TIrsdy,
the New York city association. is an enthS,-
siast over tho prospects OF the Y. NJ. C. a. III
DO Den not t. suppose that it is geneTally known.'-
Manhattan A. {. have, | am told. only an ath-s
have 100 athletic members. and that does not
INCLUDE the BOWERS" -
Mr.. McCurdy is assistant physical director.
has issued a Formidable" prospectus setting,
!:G!sh TN has T G%en 1 nics sS a 'itsss a tni" I ysss c,ns ras
IN gymnastics will be hYld as follows: Nom
aaS 8 M "'cIneki Tas snh tT Tbnrss a. a; 40 9s,s,ock,
day. at 30 O'clock TUESDAYS. at 8 O'CLOCK
The Tuesday evening class is for leaders only:s
bali and indoor football Tho class al s:SS
o'clock Is intended for professional men: that
ut . 80 O'Clock for business men. The branch
started last winter to hold gymnastic exhibf-
lions according to the most approved plan.
On Nov. 4 Will occur the contests for primary
work, only: Those men who score a certain,
number'of points will be allowed to compete
In tue intermediate contest, which comes on
on Aoy, 20. The members will be pleased 10
learn that the regular annual gymnattlc dis.
play in Association Hall will again take place
on New Years night. ""
The College Point Y. NJ, G. A.. has a strong
athletic association. Their recent games.
which were reported in 1HESuy. have brought
HEN promise OF an increased membership.
eleven. The number Of athletes i, quite large
lor an association of Its size. Sam Scharer and
jacob T.. Wieners Of the NJ. 4. &. are tho prin-
esinal athletes, Julius steipheck and Aioiph
George Beard do well in dasnes not l"onrert
than 22o Yards, There are a number Of longs
k~ohlmeyer. Charley Jackers. Alfred Pitt, O
SSnndsrson. and George, Murphy. Kohlmoysr.
success in hurdling. John PACKARD Is clsvss
At the broad jung.