The times., 1898-05-29
Capital City Athletes.

De devoted very largely by the particf-
pants to the discussion of the why and
wherefore" and the ifs and ''ands''
There is no doubt. much joy and an equal
amNlnt of disappointment. The sure
town" squad has had its eyes opened
and may-do better next year. The timid
and reserved are pleased with their half
way success and are grateful. They will
surely do better next time. All the hope
fuls are satisfied that some of the holders
of records know a thing or two and are
still masters of this or that speciality and
the holders of records who fell by the
way side are satisfied that they have seen
their day and that younger. fresher and
for the time. better man is proudly hold
ing ON to the honors for which he fought
so gamely and for which he gave up so
much.
July sports for the People.
No other city of any size or prominence
does or attempts TO do what Phiiadel-
phia succeeds in doing annually on July
4 for the pleasure and entertainment OF
its citizens, and the entertainment il Of
fers lasts all day and is so varied that all
tastes are pleased This annual catering
" the tdSitS Ol the people taxes InE form
of an immense outdoor athletic program
and includes land and water sports and
fireworks at night. At suitable time
and place a, big program of track and
field sports Is run off and this attracts
many thousands.
On the Schuykill beginning early in the
morning, rain or shine. long list of boat
races Is pulled. off, and the last event is
scarcely finished when the magnificent
display of fireworks from one of the
bridges follows. The expense of all this
| is covered by an appropriation made from
| the city's treasury by the city council.
| It is money well spent. for the attractions
| keep the people in, the city, and whatever
| pocket-money there is to spend is spent
| right there and is not scattered around
here and there as is the case in other
places where no attractions are offered
| at home.
This year the regatta promises to be
| the largest and best ever held and 1t will
no doubt be as In the past the best man
| aged open regatta of the whole year.
| Trial races will be rowed in the morning
| and finals in the afternoon Handsome
prizes will be given to winners, generally
| gold watches to each winning oa-sman.
| Think of 1T
The troDRies which must be won each
! year are the 'Sharpless Cup for senior
| t4SAeS. anu the LOWING GuD. Tor
! four-oared shells.
The regatta called the Peoples Regat-
| Ia is held under the auspices of the
| Schuylkin Navy. and this bespeaks in
| advance its success.
! The races to be rowed are: Junior. in
| termediate and senior singles; junior, in
termediate and senior doubles junior
| and senior ''fours'' and lights" respect
| lively. The sculling races will be one
| Dd a half miles WE nna nd 10
| sweep events win be the same dis
| tanee straightaway and all events are
| open TO the world, Clubs may enter any
| class coxswain weighing not less than
! 105 pounds Entries close on June q.
! Full Information may be had by address
| ing Gordon S COrrigan. chairman, or Jo-
seph 7. Sill. Philadelphia.
1t Is probable that at least one crew,
-four" may be gotten in shape 10 rep
resent this city al this Big event.
Columbia Athletic Club.
The gymnasium season in the Columbia
I Athletic Club has virtually closed until
=! fall. and those who were prominent in
| gymnastics and acrobatics are now hop
! ing to become so in field and track ath-
| letics and rowing. tennis. baseball and
the track sports have been strengthened
| by the new aspirants. All find in the new
| lines that their physical development. un-
der the direction of Prof. Crossley. has
| been wonderful help.
| Arthur McElhone Is showing great i'm
| provement in the high jump. and is top
| ping the bar a fraction higher each
| week He is also making quite success
/ of the half-miie run. He moves strong
| and with good form. and with firm.
| easy stride. and bids fair to make a fast
| runner.
The baseball team is practicing regular
| ly. but has been unable to make as many
matches as the management would ike
to have. The team would like to hear
from local and other teams
The tennis courts at Columbia Field
and those adjoining the big clubhouse
| are in constant use by the players. and
! O'J.eary and Cake are among the cracks
who find time at the close of busy day
to WELD the racquet.
| The members of the field and track
team are considerably disappointed oveI
the boards decision not to hold set OF
| Spring omen games next month, but they
| agree with the management that th-
| present unsettled condition of affairs or
| account of the war would materially af-
| feet the success of such an undertaking
| and gladly abide by the decision to wait
until the Fall and then have big affair
| that Will eclipse all former efforts on Co.
| lumbia Field.
The big swimming pool in the clubhouse
was opened TO the juniors on last Sat
urday and Prof Crossley had on hanc
a class of fifty-five the largest he has
| had in several years, and what a grea
| time the Youngsters had in the water
Only short time was allowed Their. but
| the time for their fun will be heightened
| as the season advances.
On next Saturday the yOungsters vii
| be given their annual picnic at Glen Echo
under the care and direction of Prof
Crossley and Lieut.. Tom Nolan, and as
| usual large attendance is expected. Tn
| start will be made from the clubhouse a.
| 3 o'clock in the morning and nearly al
the boys and their older friends. father:
| and brothers will go up to Glen Echo
on their wheels. There will be all sorts o
games. including baseball. quoits, and
foot races. The boys will take along
their lunches and prepare themselves gen
orally for a grand, good time. and return
home 1T an early hour in the evening
| Several of the members will take along
| their cameras and take impressions oi
| the actors Of to them, bright and
memorable day in their fife's history.
Carroll Institute Athletes.
The track and field games which Car
roll Institute will give on the occasion of
the annual excursion to River View. June
13. will be open to all local amateurs OF
the District This was decided upon al
meeting of the board held on Monday
evening last.
This will be welcome news to many ath-
letes in other organizations as it will give
/ them AN opportunity to try for honors,
OrobabI their only one locally this sea