The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-06-11
sPonr AmoNa CATHOLIC oLUsnSM
General Ciamor for Track and Field Fscii.
isies-Athietes Traintng Under Dinieuitie.

General Ciamor for Track and Field Fseii
uies-Athietes Tratntng Under pinieuities.
The desrth Of training facilities on Manhat
tan Island is tho subject OF general Grumbl'
among Catholic clubmen, and many schemes
Tor supplying the deficiency are being outlined
and discussed on all sides. The rates at Man
haitian Field are considered too steep fol
amateurs Who work for living. and since the
Star A. c. grounds across the river have been
annexed bS the Long Island Railroad Com
pany the development OF young athletes has
been nipncd IN the bud. berkeley Oval Is
available on very reasonable terms. but is too
far of to meet the general requirements and
altogether the crisis is grave one for the
hundreds OF young mon interested.
The enterprisDg members Of the Holy Cross
athletic branch have relieved the blockade
somewhat by securing grounds at Bronx
River Park. A few OF the most enthusiast tic
manage to rush out and have brenther week
evenings but tho majority have to be content
with double allowance OF practice on Sum
day Afternoons They were out In force a
week ago. and expended their energies in an
improinptu set OF games OF n very cnioya bio
character. This afternoon they will again
muster ut the breezy rendezvous and repeat
the programme with Increased enthusiasm.
The Xavier athletic and gymnastic teams
will combine their forces and have an outing
at Grassmere. Staten Island to-day. Tho
party Will congregate at Battery Park In time
TO catch the $3.50 A. NJ. boat. but loterers will
be In ample time 10 join the revels after last
service. programme will be arranged en-
route. and some spirited competition ia an
ticipated as all tho cracks have promised to
be on hand pnnctually.
W. NJ; f swesney's tender heel continue to
Worry MIN when Jump ping. and he has been ad-
nra TO- take long rest His defeat on Sat,
he will III ms sht ssy ' 81 ali e,nn
petition up to the metropooitan champion
ddffps Ills s,Hbbmste j. ! Mo9nsy IL also 10
championship honors.
Tuesday night attracted a surprisingly large
a,teniance, and those present seemed to for
Sn ,t the heat 9 their appreciation Of the clever
and Oliver Howe did a little OF each. Gregory
accompanied by Charles Van Barr on the
piano made great hit.
oceSd To S M ost
teenth street. Monday night, and got through
their annual election Of Officers like the &C.
Ing ticket was unanimously chosen: Presl-
dent, John +. Devlin: Vice President. z 4.
orrna ReGIOrdipg seeretary James dehan
Treasurer; T. J; Doherty,: Sergeant at Arms.
]. +. Maggie: directors, Thomas G. Wallace,
James /. Black. Frank X. Donnellon, James
L Lynch; John MeDermott. h. Il. Murphy.
! !, o o +. Monahan, J. C. Gerrtty. and William
going at lively gait for the ensuing year.
The Archdiocesan Union Executive Com |
nittee will meet at the Holy Cross Lyeeum
1ext Thursday evening to wind up affairs |
with the recent tournament at |
Berk sley Oval An arrangement will be made |
won. TIL" affair will be public function. and |
:ome prominent citizen will be invited to |
ar ncidentals will be provided. and a festive |
line is predicted. The idea is regarded with
II handing winner little box after his race !
8 one would tip messenger boy.