Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-07
SWIMMING MATCHES,
DR.. Grenfell Was the Winner, and He
Also Saved IL Life.

EAiSo SHNeu
The swimming matches at Marshall Hall
yesterday attracted large crowd of pep
pie. who were amply rewarded for their
journey to the popular resort. The con-
testants in the races We're DR.. F. W. Gren-
fell, champion of the District of Column
bia. and J. j. Mccarthy, ex-champion Of
Japan, China, Australia and the United
States navy. There were three trials, one
at 100 yards, one at 300 yards and one at
800 yards, the prize being $1,000 for the
winner of two out of three Dr. Grenfell
won the 1oo-yard swim in an easy effort
ana IN the 2OO-yard race came in fifty yards
ahead, Mccarthy having given up the race
Mccarthy would not contest the 5OO-yard
swim, and the trial was given to the doc
tor by default.
DR.. Grenfell has been training at the
bathing beach, under the direction Of Mr.
Charles c. Beveridge, and stands ready to
back his title Of District champion against
all corners. He swims with a beautiful
stroke and his work was a revelation to all
vino saw HIM yesterday. The time of the
heats were not taken.
While at the Hall Dr. Grenfell not only
won all three races, but saved the life Of
MI Louis p. Weber, who lives on Capitol
Hill. The swimmer Was standing on the
wharf just as the Manchester came in, and
ne noticed young man very anxious to
get on board before the rush should COM
mence The youns man was Mr.. Weber,
and he attempted to place his foot on the
deck before the gang plank was in posi-
ton AS consequence his foot slipped
and ne was precipitated into the water be-
neatn him, In close proximity to the pad
die wheel. Although DIR. Grenfeu was
fully dressed he Immediately Owed into
the river and after some little difficulty
succeeded In getting Mr.. Weber to the stairs
at the side of the wharf, and from there
into place of safety Mr.. Weber was
al
done to make him comfortable, although
ne seemed to suffer only from the shock.
DIR. Grenfell in his plunge overheard lost
a pocket book containing a check for s11O
lie Will not lose this amount, however. for
payment has been stopped and the Hygien-
1c Ice Company, who gave DR.. Grenfell the
check, VIII make it good.
Wefers Equal. the Record.
At the games Of the Catholic Club at
Baldwin Park. Jersey City Heights. Sat-
urday Bernard ]. Wefers captured the
firal heat Of the 75-yard dash from scratch
IN 20 seconds. which Is equal to the
worlds record. held by himself.
Tom Cooper Injured.
At Providence. r. L, Saturday Tom Coop
er of Detroit undertook to cut in between
Loughead and Maddox His pedal struck
MaddoX's machine and he was thrown so
the track and receive surgeons care.
Michael and Murphy Matched.
James Michael the famous Welsh bfcy-
Gle racer. has been matched for a twenty
hve-mile race against Charles ]. Murphy
OF Brooklyn, N. Y. The race will be run
at Manhattan Beach at the fall meeting
OF OF the Quill Club, Wheelmen, September
Is and 10. "a
International Cricket Mt Philadelphia
In the International cricket match be-
tween Canada and Philadelphia at Phila-
delphia rain stopped the game Saturday.
The Canadians had total Of 2O4 against
the Philadelphias 81. The Canadians will
nnish their remaining wicket and the Phil
aoeiphlas their second half today.
A. A. U. Championships.
Next Saturday probably the greatest ath-
letic championship meeting in the history
OF the Amateur Athletic Union will be held
at Manhattan Field, New York. One Of
the bright features will be the large repre-
sentation from the south and also from
P1ttsburg, Philadelphia, Scranton, Buffalo.
Louisville and many other prominent cities
among among the entries appear the names Of
athletes who have won English, Irish.
canadian, Intercollegiate. Olympic and
United states championships and holders
OF world S amateur records.