The times., 1898-05-15
Capital City Athletes.

It would seem that it is about time to get
together and talk over matters. The
annual Potomac River regattas in past
years have always been such successful
affairs that there should be but little
difficulty 10 continue that line of success
If the matter is only taken up early
enough and taken hold of earnestly. 1t
IS only necessary to appoint committees
from each of the three clubs, who would
meet IN conference and agree to hold such
a regatta. Then name a date, one not too
late In the summer. and the rest should
be easy. There are enough out-of-to town
clubs which would make entries enough
TO nil all events.
IL il is not deemed feasible to hold an
open event, then hold a regatta open
only to local crews 1t would do much to
revive the interest in rowing on our river
and would give the local rowing men
some incentive TO work and train. The
men who are anxious TO row are entitled
10 have some chance; some event, where
in competition they may be able to show
their skill and win honors for them
selves and their club.
The men who do the rowing are anxious
for the annual event and express the
hope that the season viii not pass by
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enough without the annual event
II the rowing men are consulted, there
VIII be a regatta.
New Aspirgnt for Sprintfn:s HOnOrs.
when Iexksbvry. Of the University OF
Pennsylvania. met Wefers and defeated
him al the .'Pennsy'' a fortnight ago, he
met and defeated the king of sprinters
when he was entirely out Of condition,
and. OF course, in growing over this vie
tory the @Pennsy'' man and his fellow
students lose sight entirely of this ia r.
OF condition. That's all right so far as 1t
goes but wait until they meet again on
May . al the intercollegiate races IA
Berkeley Oval 1t is believed that
MefeEs viii be in such shape then that
he Viii easily reverse the results of the
last race. He was beaten By IewEa-
bury in the l2e yards event, who covered
the dasn in II 4-5 seconds, two-fifths of a
second slower than Wefers' worlds rec
ord Yale" Murphy, now "Pennsy 5"
trainer. confidently expects that his new
protege VIII defeat both Wefers and Rush
in one il not all the short sprints. 1t re-
mains to be seen.
There Is a dark horse coming from the
[ University OF Iowa. Ii may be that this
wonder VIII upset all calculations.
over 700 entries have been received by
the manager Of the big intercollegiate
meet and II promises TO be a great sue
cess. 1t viii require two days to finish
the lists Of trials and finals.
New Broad Jump Record.
The dual games of Cornell and SYRIA
cuse University held last week. develop
ed seme very excellent material. and
Prinstein, of Syracuse. covered himself
ate record by several inches by clearing
p feet - inches in the running broad
jump. This is remarkable jumping, and
If he can duplicate the trick on May 2S
at the intercollegiate games, he viii have
little trouble in landing the championship.
Columbia Athletic Club.
The almost daily rains Of the past week
have not by any means been favorable 10
outdoor work, and the Columbia Athletic
Club candidates for track and field hon
ors have been denied much necessary
practice.
The annual Spring open games viii be
given on Columbia Field and the new and
old men who are trying for places in the
several classes of events Will have TO do
a lot Of hard work. in order to get in
shape TO compete with the entrants from
Baltimore and Philadelphia Of whom
there viii be quite a number. The latter
city, especially, viii be well represented.
and are in good shape. as they have been
favored with better weather. It is quite
probable that the Pennsylvania Railroad
Y. NJ G A. with whom is Prof John
Sims. VIII be largely represented. It was
Prof. Sims intention when he was here a
fortnight ago to send quite a team
Speare and Cabrera have taken advant-
age Of every opportunity to try their
speed IN the sprints, and they are almost
in shape now. Curtiss viii begin in
earnest tomorrow TO put the finishing
touches on his broad jump and pole vault
and promises to become one Of the stars
OF the season
Stewart VIII easily gain a place in the
distance squad" and q better one has not
been developed here in several years. He
and CUrtiss were the mainstay of the
High School relay team. and in the Mar
ath0n race last year Curtiss took the first
prize.
Greene is going over the bar in the pole
vault in great shape. and 1t looks now as
If he viii threaten the local record. Nc
EIhone is stronger and heavier than ever
before. and he viii make it interesting
for -aI-comers in the high jump.
The classes in the gymnasium are vir-
tually closed for the season, and only
those who are accustomed To regular ex-
=
and these are sufficiently numerous Il
make IL lively on the top floor of the bis
building,
Professor Carter still has his boxing
classes going and some of the members
have advanced surprisingly well and are
quite handy with the mitts. Another clut
smoker, with athletic features, including
boxing. IS spoken of.
The amusement committee is working
up the details Of series of garden par
ties or smokers to be given on the lawr
adjoining the clubhouse Music and fur
viii be the features.
The numerous tennis players in the clut
have had little opportunity on account
Of the rain and condition Of the court.
TO take any practice in their favorit,
sport Those who contemplate making
entry in the Bachelors tournament viii
be handicapped considerably. but as al
local players have been deprived of work
they VIII be on even terms. It's agains
visiting cracks they viii suffer most
Mount Pleasant Athletic CIub.
The management of the Mount Pleasan
Athletic Club expects, before the month
Is out. to have on the apparatus necessary
to properly furnish the big gymnasium Of
the new clubhouse. The weight and pull
ley machines, as well as the vaulting and
other stationary apparatus. viii be of the
latest pattern, and altogether the gym
viii be made so attractive for the mem
bers that large classes are already assur
ed. The membership roll is increasing il
length with each meeting night, and tn,
club is on the road to undoubted success
The tennis players will, during the com
ing week. take up their practice in ear
nest, and a tourney for the club cham
pionship is being discussed. There are
number Of excellent players among tn
members