Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-18
INCREASE IN ATTENDANCE
Lower-Priced Seats in the Stadium
Are Filled.
THREE FIRsTs FOR ENGLAND
American Athletes Receive Many
Messages Of Sympathy-Protest
by the Canadians Allowed.


noon crowds filing the lower-priced sec
tions Of the grandstand at the Stadium
this afternoon had an opportunity of
venting their enthusiasm over the out
come of the three final events with
which the days sport in the Olympic
games was opened All these races were
won by the United Kingdom.
Russell. United Kingdom. took the 1900
meter steeplechase with his teannmate,
Robertson, United Kingdom, second. The
only outsider to challenge Great Brit
aims supremacy was ]. L. Eisele, New
York Athletic Club. who. although handi-
capped by sore foot. put up a good
race and came in third.
Somewhat to the surprise of the ex-
petts the United Kingdom also took
first and second places in the final Of
the 20O-meter breast-stroke swimming
race. In this event Holman was the
winner, with Robinson second It had
been expected that Toldy, Hungary. would
walk off with this event. but he did
not even get a place. Hanson, Sweden.
beating. him for third. When the re-
crowd rose to its feet, cheering and wav-
ing flags. There was the same outburst
of enthusiasm when the United Kingdom
won the steeplechase, and then again
WQeu IQc JaCK was Twice nO1SIoO
to the peak of the flagstaff in the arena
to signify British victory.
Sheridan Breaks Record.
In the final Of the discus throw Martin
J. Sheridan. Irish-American Athletic Club,
was first. with a throw Of 12S feet 8
inches. Sheridan's throw beats the worlds
record for the discus. Greek style.
Cheerless In the Morning.
Watersoaked tracks and turf, the result
of tremendous downpour Of rain dur
ing the night. and dull and sunless sky
threatening another wet day are what Of
fcials and competitors found on their ar
rival at the stadium this morning.
A varied program had been arranged
again given over to archery and fencing.
but for the afternoon the most attractive
events were scheduled in the hope of
drawing a crowd. These include the final
in the 3.2OO-meter steeplechase. the final
in the 2OO-meter breast stroke swimming
match. the throwing Of the discus ''as at
Athens" and the finals in the fancy div
ing. the 5.OOO-meter cycle race. the tug-of-
war. the 1O0-kilometer cycle race and the
fve-mile fiat race.
E. P. Carr, Xavier Athletic Association.
who. with F. G. Bellars, New York Ath-
lettc Club, qualified for this last named
event, was so unfortunate as to turn his
ankle In yesterdays steeplechase. This
ner. ]. L. Eisele. New York A. c., is still
suffering pain from the loss of toenail;
J. D. Lightbody, University of Chicago.
finds difficulty in sprinting on account of
an injury to his kneecap, and now Carr
Is threatened with being incapacitated
Although the weather improved toward
the afternoon, it still continued threaten
ing and later heavy showers interrupted
the events repeatedly and drove the ath-
letes to shelter.
Sympathy for Americans.
The American athletes have received ca
Diagrams from all parts of the United
States expressing sympathy with the un-
fair treatment accorded them" Other
sympathizers have asked if the reports
that the committee had decided to with
draw the team from future competitions
were correct. The committee has no idea
Of doing anything Of the kind, but, as set
forth in these dispatches yesterday, they
intend to go on with the events, and they
still hope to show the best score of any
nation in the track and field competitions
They are anxious. however, with regard
to the drawings for the sprints to be run
off next week. The officials OF the Anna
teur Athletic Association say these draws
already have been made. but up to the
present time they have refused to disclose
the results.
Canada's objection to the decision by
which Young was declared not to have
qualified for the final in the 1OO-meter
cycling race has been upheld. and late this
afternoon after persistent representations
from the Canadian committee his name
was added to the list of starters for the
final. This is the first protest since the
opening of the games that has been al
lowed. The protest was entered on the
ground that Young, who crossed the tape
first in his heat in the semi-final, was de-
clared by the judge to have lost a lap.
Field Events Resumed.
In the first section of the discus throw
ing. Greek style, Doriza. Greece was first,
with 100 feet ~ inches. and w. G. Bur-
roughs. Chicago A. A. was second, with
LOT feet 7% inches In the second section
Of this event A. X. Dearborn. New York
A. c., was first: Mudin. Hungary, was
second and Georgapdas, Greece. was
third.
In the final tug-of-war the city of Lon
don police was first, while the team made
up from the Liverpool policemen was sec
ond. The metropolitan police got third
place.
England Wins Steeplechase.
The final in the 8, 3,2OO-meter steeplechase
was won by Russell. United Kingdom
His time was 10 minutes AZ 4-5 seconds
Robertson. United Kingdom. was second,
and ]. l.. Eisele. New York A. c.. third
Considering his disability. Eisele ran
splendid race. He fell at the water
jump in the first lap and lost yards
which 1t took him some time to make up
He succeeded. however. In getting third
place before the end of the second lap At
this time Russell was leading and Mea-
dows, Canada. was second. Robertson
then came up and for time there was
a fight between him and the American
for second place. Eisele led Robertson
for time.s but lost his position to Robert
son in the final lap.
The final in the 200-meter breast stroke
| swimming match was won by Holman,
United Kingdom: Robinson. United King
dom. was second. and Hanson. Sweden.
third. Time. 3 minutes o 1-J seconds
The final In the 5.000-meter cycling
event was won by Jones. United King
| dom. in minutes s6 is seconds Schilles,
| France. was second. and Aiffray, France.
! third Schilles protested the victory of
Jones. alleging a foul. The protest was
| not allowed.
| Double American Victory.
NJ. F. Horr, Irish-American A. c.. was