Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-20
ORGANIZE FOR
GRAMMAR GRADES
TO SYSTEMATIC
ATHLETICS
Lower Schools to Have Regular Inter-
school Contests With seareh-
ing Physical Examination
OF Contestants
Pasadena Agency,
IL North Raymond Avenue,
Telephone Main 1147.

PASADENA, Feb. 19.-Formal steps
were taken tonight for systematic ath-
letics in the grammar schools of the
Crown. city, with regular inter-school
contests and thorough physical exam
ination of would-be contestants by COM
petent physicians.
Boys who have weak lungs, a weak
heart, who use tobacco in any form or
who are In any way physically unfit
for the contests are to be barred.
There has been much discussion lately
in local gatherings of physicians and
educators as to the need for a better
system and more athletics in the lower
schools, and tonight's meeting was
made the occasion of decided step
forward in this direction. At the in
vitation of the local Y. M. C. A, q COM
mittee of medical men appointed by
the Pasadent Medical society met Su-
perintendent of Schools ]. d. Graham,
the principals of the several grammar
schools, the physical directors of the
Y. M. c. A. and of Troop around the
dinner table. After discussing the ex-
ceiient menu the gentlemen proceeded
to organize the Grammar School Ath-
1etic association of Pasadena" The
members of the association are the gen.
tlemen present at the meeting and two
boys, yet to be named, from each gram
mar school, who are to be the track
manager and captain in each school.
An executive committee was named as
follows: C. A. and George Braden and
Principals Holland, Stewart and Ewing.
This committee is to decide on the con-
tests and what will be considered in
awarding the general cup donated last
year by j. Herbert Hall and such other
trophies as may be offered. The meet
ing decided that there shall be no age
limit; that Is, that all students shall
be eligible to enter the contests who
have been in attendance at the school
from which they desire to enter at
least two months, no ma tier what their
age. Those who desire to enter the
contests must also sustain a general
average of at least rs per cent in all
their studies, and anyone who has used
tobacco within two months of the con-
test will not be allowed to enter.
1t was also decided to fix upon Sat-
urday, April IA, as the date for the
first general field meet of the associa-
ton: The plan of work contemplates
the assigning of certain physicians to
each school having pupils desiring to
enter these contests who shall make a
careful physical examination before al
lowing the pupils to enter. This matter
or physical examination is expected to
bring about sooner or later the regular
engagement of physician for inspec-
tor of each school, in line with the agi-
tation which has been going on in this
city for some time. The present ar
rangement, however, does not cover
anything more than preparation for the
regular contests of the association. 1t
Is understood that events which are
likely to prove too trying to the con-
testants, such as the mile run, are to
be dropped. The grammar department
of Troop and the seven grammar
schools of the city make up the schools
eligible to contest. Drs. Black, Matti-
sen, Abbott and Hoag represent the
local medical society in the association
Injured by Collision
A representative of the Pacific Elec-
tric Railway company was in the city
this afternoon calling on the people in
5ured in last nights collision on the
electric road near Sierra Vista in an
endeavor to settle all probable claims
for damages. or the four or five peo-
pie reported as injured only Mrs. T. E.
Mercer of 1875 Washington street seems
to have suffered at all seriously. Her
injuries consist of two bad cuts on the
forehead and some bruises about the
body. She is confined to her bed today.
1t is reported that Mrs. Chainey of 2S4
South Los Robles avenue is suffering
from the loss of a couple of teeth in the
accident, but inquiry at the residence
ELECTED no further information than
that she is doing very nicely. 1t ap-
pears that in general the occupants of
the car which ran into the San Gabriel
car are not as modest as is Mrs.
Chainey in detailing their injuries to
the company's adjuster, and 1t Is said
that nearly every person in the car re-
port having received more or less pain
full injuries. The Pasadena car, it is
claimed, was going at the rate of
twenty miles an hour when 1t overlook
and ran into the dark San Gabriel car.
Offer Twenty Cups
At meeting of the executive COM
mittee of the horse show association
this afternoon Col. w. j. Hogan was
selected to succeed A. Kingsley Ma
comber as chairman of the cup COM
mittee. Mr.. Macomber has already
secured twenty cups for trophies in the
different classes, total value Of about
$500, and gives up the work because of
his early departure for New! York city.
1t is thought that the number OF cups
will yet be materially increased by the
time of the show The following per-
sons have offered cups: Graham e.
Babcock, John s. CraVens, L.. V. Hark-
ness, II. s. Hardness, A. x. Macomber,
Hotel Green. Montgomery Bros, Hotel
Maryland. S. Nordlinger, Hon, George
Hall. Col. w. J. Hogan. f. Il. Wilcox,
J.. B. Miller. Raymond hotel, Benjamin
Blossom, william r. Stats, Hawley-
King & Co., Tufts Lyon Arms COM
pany, William C. Burns and John
Blackwell Phillips. Another class of
entries was provided for at this meet
ing, a special class of trotting and
hackney stations, shown to lead and
rein. The prizes will be $50 cash for
the best and s25 cash for the second
best. ..-
VIII Ask Jury Trial
The cruelty case against Marcus A.
Hall will be the next one taken up
by Justice Northrup at Alhambra and