The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-26

mutt dSb4Ne anu SiEStIg- W z are iOl great
believers in heavy, loggy players. We co
believe that the little fellows make UP
the difference in weight in activity and
endurance.
Athletics at Y. VI. c. A.
The pleasant temperature Of the pas;
week had the tendency TO bring out
larger attendance of Y. NJ C. A athletes
s. the Association Park, and they found
the work of training and practice for Sep
TENDER % games much more agreeable
than carrier in the month.
Indications now are that most of the
entries from the association will be new
men, especially in track events. and for
this reason the several races will be az:
the more interesting. There will be no
sure winner" before the starter gives the
word.
Among those who are doing good work
and promise 10 make a good showing are:
Hughes in the 100 yards; Pimper, in the
mile; Graham, in the sprints and middle
distances. and Roberts in half mile Pimper
proved himself good distance runner last
fall. and is now going stronger than then
Graham has speed and staying qualities,
and will go all the distances from the 100
10 440 yards.
In all probability Mills will be captain
Of the football team again, and with
Manager L. L. NichoIson's assistance he
hopes to get out a winning team to be
recruited entirely frCm among the associa-
lion membership. Among the players of
last seasons eleven who viii probably
again take their places are: Weaver.
Smell. Mills, RedingtOn. Poe, Brewer, and
Shaw. The athletic committee will soon
begin calling for candidates.
At a meeting OF the Eastern Athletic
Club held last Monday evening the ques-
ton of work for the indoor season was
deferred until a later meeting. 1t is
more than probable that the same team
which landed the basketball league cham
pionship last season Will again represent
the club.
An effort viii be made to enter more
largely into practice work with the aid OF
gymnasium apparatus.
The club has good material for foot
ball team, and it could Be coached to make
a good showing among local teams. 1t
has not been decided If the game Will be
taken up this seasCl. though some OF the
members favor it.
There seems little likelihood CT getting
on any more games for this season, and
the baseball players viii for the most part
finish cut the remaining playing time.
strengthening other ni2es.
Corcoran Cadet Corps.
So many of the members Of the Corcoran
Cadet Corps are away on vacation that the
baseball team has appeared in public but
a few times during the past month.
About the middle OF next month the
management VIII call the candidates for
the basketball team together for preimi-
nary practice. 1t is the intention of Mn
eyer Edwards TO see that this year the
players take earnest, regular practice. and
with the material he has on hand ne
ought 10 make strong bid for the cham
pionship.
The members of the corps all favor a
lve-mea team and playing in gymnasium
clothes in limited size field. all OF which
are conditions imposed by the national
rules.
1t is very likely that the League will
give these rules or conditions a trial. In
all other cities the five-men rule prevails,
and it is satisfactory TO all WHO play the
game and the spectators
The basketball team will be selected
from among: Henner. Moriarty, Mastin,
Sherman Brick. Pearson. BouIay, Zsl, and
McGlue.
Woodside Athletic Club.
The Woodside Athletic Club found som :
time ago that holding weekly competitions
was the best means Of getting and keepiD :
the athletes in shape. Such series. the
summer ope. has just closed. and the men
find themselves in prime condition for tie
club championship games to be held Labor
Day at the club grounds.
The programme of events will include
4o-yard dash. running high and standing
broad jumps, pole vault, 12-pound shot,
l2g-yard hurdle running broad jump, T.
pound hammer, and one-half- mile run.
On form Lowry Farnham should land the
dash event. He is quick starter and is
going the distance close to record time
VIII Curtlss and Ray Safold will. how
ever, push him TO the tape, both having
beaten the curiy-headed spriuter during
The past season.
The high jump will be hotly contested
ard Will lay between Arthur McElhone. the
80 champion; Cabrera, George Curtis,
Lowry Fernham. and John Curtiss.
McElhone. who has been sick for several
weeks. is himself again. and crossing the
bar in his old form, very graceful style.
He has discovered a new star for this
event in John Curtiss, who, under Macs
coaching, promises TO make a record man.
The hammer LOOKS like sure thing
for Arthur Curtiss, as the youngster Is
landing the sphere 1870 feet with great
regularity. The half-inile run will bring a
bruising finish between MeElhone, Percy
Wilson, and Stuart. In the summers con-
AN5NSs AANHN9 NA-as GtpeadAtd lutlH al fGiAi
finish. Gold. silver and bronze medals
will be given the winners.
The plan Of holding the Middle Atlantic
States championship has been abandoned,
as the clubs in other cities failed TO show
enough interest to warrant the effort.
The club Will be represented at the NJ.
A. C. September u at Baltimore and at
Y. NJ c. a. September % games.
o. T. SCHMIDT.