Evening journal., 1908-09-29
Y. M. c. A. BOYS
TO REVIVE SPORT
Athletic CarniVaIS of All Kinds
to be Feature of ASSOCia-
tiOn Work This Winter
HAS FINEST "GYM" IN CITY

With the opening of the new home Of
the Young Mems Christian Association
on November ?. will come a general
renewal of athletics in this city. Doubt
less the greatest interest will center IN
the association gymnasium. which IS
the finest one in the city.
1t is "A bright and airy hall 37x77
feet, with large windows ON all sides.
furnishing perfect light and COM
plete system of ventilation is one of its
chief characteristics. The apparatus
Is of the latest design. including all Of
the most valuable gymnastic appl
ances and machines of the best quail
ity. The apparatus is installed in sets
of two. so that large classes may exer-
else at the same time.
In addition to gymnasium work. the
association members viii indulge I'm
bowling, swimming, basketball. volley
ball wrestling fencing. boxing pool
and bowling classes will be formed i'm
each pastime as the season advances.
Anton Schatzel, the association physi-
cal director, viii be in charge OF the
worr.
Bowling Alleys
Three standard Brunswick Bake
Collender Company bowling alleys will
be kept exclusively for the use of mem
bers. This offers a splendid form of
recreation for business men. Special
hours win be assigned to the bowling
club and tournaments conducted.
The association bath rooms are fin
ished in marble and contain shower
spray and abundant lavatory and toilet
i f.rfIfffrr % l,t II
water is pure. plentiful and constant.
The swimming pool affords the best
swimming place I'm Wilmington. II is
/ 20x40 feet in area and to feet m
depth, finished in white tile and mar
BILE, with a visitors gallery always
open to men. The water is maintained
at temperature Of Is degrees. This
is one of the attractions that always
provides great amusement and health
ful recreation. Special instruction
will be given in swimming and diving
by appointment with the instructors.
An athletic club viii be organized tc
foster athletics. The association is +
I leader in the promotion OF amateur
athletics on a clean. sportsmanslik,
basis The rules OF the A. L. n. a
and A. A. u. will be strictly adhered
to- Preparatory meets for the big an.
nual athletic meet will be held at in
tervals.
Basketball and Volley Ball
A tournament for all the members
who desire to play on a team win b
arranged early I'm the season and on
entire evening will be devoted TO th'
playing Of these popular games.
Wrestling, fencing and boxing will
be encouraged from a clean. wholesome
; amateur standpoint. A special room
21x2s feet adjoining the gymnasium
> has been provided for these scientif
; antagonistic exercises, and fitted ul
with the necessary equipment. Specia
! periods will be set aside for instruc
ton.
For those who find II impossible &
come to the gymnasium often enougl
Q to receive the best beneficial results.
system Of home exercise will be in
stituted. Any member so desiring ma
have a physical examination taken b.
the physical director and receive a spe
cial prescription Of exercise for hom
practice which will be supplements
from time to time by further instruc
tions. No extra charge will be made.
That persons may assist the injured
class In First Aid 10 the Injured
will be organized. consisting Of min
= lectures, at the close of which an ex
q animation will be held. and all thos
passing the examination will receive