The times., 1899-09-06
BATHING BEACH SPORT.
The Annual Aquatic Contests VIII BE
Held Saturday.

The committee appointed by the Dis
trict Commissioners TO arrange and con-
duct the annual swimming tournament to
be held at the Bathing Beach, met again at
the District Building yesterday. One of
the objects of the meeting was the selec-
ton of the date of the affair. The tourna-
ment viii be held on the afternoon of
Saturday, September g. the committee
having decided upon that date yesterday
by unanimous vote. All arrangements are
now completed, the course is marked,
and entries are being made at an
encouraging rate daily fee
of twenty-five cents is being charge
with the consent of the committee for ali
entries. There is no expense attached
to the tournament beyond what is spent
for medals, and all money received as en-
try fees will be devoted to the purchase
of second and third prizes, to be an
nouncd on the day of the contest.
The principal prizes, most of which are
gold medals and trophies, have been gen.
erously donated by merchants and public
spirited citizens In addition to the prizes
which have been offered there are others
which have not yet been assigned, but
which viii announced within few days.
The entry lists will close on Friday even
I, ing. This has not been the case in pre-
yious years and the result has been much
confusion on the day of the tournament.
Everything viii be placed in readiness
this year before the contests begin. The
police boat will be on hand to keep the
course clear, and Major Sylvester wi
make other arrangements 10 insure the
proper handling of the large crowd which
the contests will attract.
The complete list of events with the
prizes was finally agreed upon at the meet
ing yesterday afternoon as follows:
First ovent-swimming race for youths under
fourteen years; fifty yards. First prize, gold
medal; second prize, silver medal-donated by
r. Harris a Co.
Second event-one hundred-yard race; open to
all First prize, gold medal, donated by the
washington Sentinel; second prize donated
from the stock of NJ. A. Tappau Co., sporting
goods.
Third eyent-Swimming race for youths under
sixteen years; seventy-tive yards. First prize,
gold medal; second prize, pair OF boots, donated
by r. Berberich.
Fourth event Handicap race Of 40 yards; open
10 all contestants. First prize, gold medal, do
mated by W. Berens u Sons; second prize, the
Fifth event-Race of sixty yards; contestants
10 be atJired in outer clothing and shoes First
prize. gold medal, donated by +. c. Behrens &
Co; second prize, bathing suit, donated by Jo-
seph Auerhaoh.
sixth event-Life-saving contest weighted
wooden dummy 10 he used: the contestants div
ing for this at 4 distance OF fifty feet from the
float. First prize, gold medal. donated by W. Y
Stevens, Superintendent OF the Bathing Beach.
Seventh event-Diving and long swim under
water. First prize, gold medal.
Eighth event-open for all, 25o-yard race; for
the Walsh gold medal at present held by Philip
Tindall
Ninth event-Plain, fancy, and high diving, for
gold medal.
Tenth event-0ne hundred-yard race, for mem
bers Of the Police and Fire Departments First
prize. gold medal, donated by the Evening
STAR
Eleventh eyent-Gonsolation race of 100 yards;
open 10 losers in all other events. First prize,
Charles sensesney gold medal; second prize,
bathing suit donated by Parker, Bridget & Co.