The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-15
BATHING BEACH CONTESTS.
Programme for the Aquatic Sports
This Afternoon

The committee appointed By the District
Commissioners to take charge of the swim
ming and diving contests, to be held at
o'clock this afternoon, at the Bathing
Beach, decided yesterday afternoon against
postponement of the events on account
of rain, or any other cause except winds
prevailing in sufficient strength to make
the waters Of the racing course rough and
dangerous. Such condition, however, is
remote possibility
Without counting those for the tenth
event, the race which is open to members
of the National Guard of the District OF
Columbia, thirty eight entries had been
received Up to noon yesterday. Among
these are some OF the best swimmers OF
the District, and close and exciting races
are assured. Eight contestants will swim
in the 100-yard open to ali race and in the
50-yard race for boys under fourteen years
OF age, seven youngsters are entered. There
are three entries for the 60 yard race. ii.
which the contestants are TO be fully clad
IN outer clothing and shoes. Gold medals
for all Of the races have been contributed
and second prizes have been contributed or
Will be purchased from the entrance fees
A movement was on foot last night to
make up a race between police and Gr,-
men, and Policemen Crowley and Brown
and Firemen Turkey and Thompson have
deposited an entrance fee of % cents The
proposition is for the police and firemen
TO have l0o-yard swimming contest for
the championship Of the District. The pro-
posed race has been under consideration
by the committee appointed by the Com
missicners. Had it been stated at an
earlier moment that the police and firemen
desired to compete it would have undi1bt-
edly been arranged, and the event may
still be placed upon the programme.
The events, the entries. and the gold
medals which will be awarded to the win
ming contestants are as follows:
Fif-t raee-sviIaming 30 yards; for boys under
fourteen years Of age. James Owen, Fred Ru-
pertus. David sullivan Carl Ricks Donald Nor
farland gold medal
Second race-swimming 100 yards; open to all
Richard Proctor. William Hudson, A. H. Craw-
ley, Arba n. Tiudall, J. p lleTTity, A. Bisnette
Harry Pearson. and Philip Tindall. Woodward
a Lothrop medal.
Third race-swimrning IS Yards: for boys under
Boyland. Lloyd Tindall, James Dwyer and John
Smith. Ross medal
Fosrth understanding 60 yards; contestants
to be attired in outer clothing and shoes W b.
Hudson, C. j. Crawley, and Clarence A. Pearson.
saks medal.
Fifth race--Tuhs; 80 feet and back; open to all.
Frank B. White. r. +. sheckels and Clarence A
Pearson r. Harris & Co. medal.
Sixth race-Dive and swim under water w g.
Hudson, C. \. Pearson, W. Brennan. and f. "
Eddie Castelberg National Jewelry Co medal
Seventh race--swiunning go yards; open to all
". b. Hudson and Philip Iindsll. District en-
pl0yes' medal.
Eighth raee--Plaip and fancy diving. W. b.
Hudson, F. y. White. sad Charles Smell. James
+. Oyster medal.
Ninth race-swimrning; handicap; 40 yards;
ope5 to all. Richard Proctor, Arba TndJll, Lloyd
Tindsli and A. Bisnette. Evening Star News
paper Co. medal.
Tenth racc-Srinlrning 40 wards; open TO
uemhcrs Of the District militia. District Of Co.
lumbia National Guard medal.
Eleventh racc-swimming 100 yards; consols-
ton; open 10 losing contestants in previous
Times medal
The committee having charge of the
races has invited Oscar Schmidt 10 act
as referee. and VIII s. McRea and Hal
Smith as judges. ". X Stevens. the sup
erintendent of the Bathing Beach. will act
as starter, and DR.. William Tindall. Sec
rotary OF the Board of District Commits
sioners, as timer. The first race will be
called promptly at 3 O'Clock this after
noon. and all interested are invited to
witness the races.