The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-01-10
A NEW SYSTEM OF GYMNASTICS
Soon 70 be Exhibited by the Brooklyn Y. N.
G.. A. Me mbers.

Soon TO be Exhibited ny the bpookHh A' NJ
G. A. Members.
The eymnasts OF the Central Branch Of the
Brooklyn Young Mems Christian Association
have during the fall and so far this winter
been keeping remarkably quiet for an ener-
getic body Of 800 men. But now signs OF
healthy activity are appearing. The reason
whv there was but little going on among the
central Christians was mainly due to the
fact that they were busily engaged in learning
George W. Ehler's new system OF gymnastics.
Director Ehler in the early part OF his admin
istraton spent some time In studying his ma
terial and In applying his system to the
special needs OF his pupils. The time has not
yet come for a gymnastic exhibition. series
Of contests. however. has been arranged for
the purpose OF developing greater interest in
a.! round work and to determine tho men
who shall represent the Central Association in
the district meeting to BIO held In the spring
and In team contests with the other branches
of this city.
1t is proposed to hold the contests in the
gymnasium onco O month for the next four
months. These contests will be conducted on
tho principles OF the Association Pentathlon.
namely. each contestant will be allowed n GER
tain number OF points for the record he makes
in each event. irrespective Of the place lie
takes. His place will be determined by the
to make it more interesting and to allow a
larger number u chance. points MS handbags
S oo .ota "f
Tor each inch no lacks of six feet, and one
point for each two pounds he hicks OF $50.
Jan. II. and the events will consist Of tile pole
vault. running high jump, potato race. ton
Shot. The next It Getting viii be- held on Tues
day. Feb % The events will be the potato
race. standing broad jump, bar vault. running
iyh kipE nd m h
Will bo repeated on Tuesday. March Is. and
the second series on Wednesday. April 10: TO
eight events. The rank viii be determined by
the best records during any tive evenings.
records viii be ali allowed Tor Every ton points
only. In the shot putting one point Is allowed
for each three inches h oyer twenty feet; four
pole vault over 5 feet i inches: one point for
than 50 seconds: two points for each inch in
the high Kick over I feet 10 inches; 81 points
r n'h In IN
jump over 9 feet inches and points for
each nth OF second in rope climbing less
The following rules will govern tho contests:
In the high kick both feet must leave the floor but
In ths fence vault $nly lie hands may touch the bar
@ Gss f n Ss
one yard apart, and box one yard from one end The
at sna es ns w be 81 s .n
opposite the box. This makes u run OF 100 yards.
so far twenty-five entries have been received.
Among the more prominent are Edward Z.
Smith. who accomplished some, great work in
Hek hGnf eats ef Bes
and Fred Hi Imam Only n few nights. ago. in
the gymnasium. Hosking cleared feet 9.
in high jumping: can do over 5 feet
In order to get TIE gym mast. and athletes
leaders in the different sports may work
sre9s BEST the nssus ce%m eas w
soon he appointed. and these will be in control
Of the affairs relating to each snort, This plan
a na been is tried Tn 6 Long sm H an 5
partners on the committee have done some
very commendhah%!ss work BY getting w ths run,
Harriers iately. The club house at the athletic
grounds In East New York has been thor.
men we're in the pack at the last run.
:. BY furnishing room to the Wheelmen to store
their wheels in good. dry place. the Ass9eia.
Branch will be very strong. A few nights ago
the Prospect Wheelmon held q meeting and
enjoyed n dinner at the Branch. The Wheel
men arc in close touch with the Association.
lieutenants are W. G; Porter. Charles A. Kane.
is$ y$fT iyiEs RTqs TiE!S Ho HAS, H. s.
Frank Byrne were the moving spirits of tho
Jeanne. Vice President: Richard Petit. Treas
urer and j. B. Byrne. Secretary.