The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-06-30
BOTH HONORS And KISSES
THE LUsTY YOUNG TURNER ATH-
LETEs DREW DOUBLE PRIZES.
The District Meeting of the North
American Association Closes in
Blaze of Glory.

Amid the glare of many colored lights.
the gay strains of music and an evening
Of good natured revelry the district meet
ing Of the North American Turner Associa-
ton came to an end last night at South
Side Turner Hall. 1t was one of the most
successful gatherings I'm the history of the
organization. The hall presented spright-
ly scene. To the large ball room many
were attracted by the music Of the orches-
ira which played for dancing before the
awarding of the prizes. After this cere-
mony in the garden there was dancing
until late.
Shortly after o'clock Henry Victor.
president of the local association, intro
duced Turner Shiffbauer representing the
president of the National organization, who
presented the diplomas to the victors in
the various contests that have been held
during the session. Many of the prizes
went to out-of-town turner's, and the men
from Chicago carried off most Of the hon
ors. The Central Turner's from the windy
city won first among the associations with
per cent of "a 9-10. A diploma was given
the Chicago Turngemeinde veteran class
for the best athletic work and also in the
singing contest.
DIPLOMAS AND WREATHS.
sentation of the diplomas and laurel
wreaths. which took place in the garden
before large crowd. Wreaths were given
to those winning firsts. seconds and thirds
in the all-around. There was much en-
thusiasm and each association or individ-
ual was given an ovation when his name
was called. The young women who dis
tributed the wreaths were seated in the
forward he was crowned by pretty
maiden, and the young man would in re-
turn plant kiss on the lips of the blush
ing girl. while the spectators gave vent to
their feelings with loud applause.
There were many amusing incidents dur
ing this part of the programme. The
young women appeared to be perfectly at
home in their role of bestowers of honors
and kisses, but several of the young men
were backward and awkward. These boys.
however. were urged on by their friends.
Turner'S. of this city. All of the turner as
sociations were presented with wreaths and
diplomas, thus following an old Grecian
custom. The Fluent Kampf." including
merich, OF the Social Turner's, this city.
Otto Kecke, of Chicago, was second and
William ]. Allis third. Otto Irgang, from
the South Side Turner's, indianapolis, was
fourth.
Among the single events Max Emmerich
carried off the honors In the broad jump
latter event Otto Suter, of Chicago, was
second. Edgar Sieglerr of Chicago, won
the light weight wrestling contest and the
diploma for the middle weight class went to
Otto Suter, of the same city. For heavy
weight wrestling work, Robert Maysaak,
of the Central Turner's. Chicago. was given
the diploma, and in the fencing contest
Charles Richin. from the same city, won.
He also won the sabre event.
THE HIGH JUMP.
Otto Kecke, William Allis and Otto Irgang
were tied for first place in the high jump
and second honor in this event went to Max
Emmerich. A diploma was presented to
Otto Kecke, of Chicago, in the hop. step
and jump. while the rope climbing event
was won by Louis Mas of the Social
Turner'S, Of this city. Otto Irgang was
given the diploma sgnifying honor in the
hurdles.
meeting will be held soon to determine
on the meeting next year. Following Is the
standing of the associations in the athletic
points:
Central Turner's, Chicago, first; Chicago
Turner, second; South Side Turner'S. Chi
cago third Louisville Turner's, fourth;
Social Turner's. Indianapolis, fifth; Central
Turner's, Evansville, sixth; South Bend
Turner's, seventh; South Side Indianapolis
Turner's, eighth: Fort Wayne Turner's
ninth; Terre Haute Turner's. tenth.