Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-25
PRAISE OF AMERICANS
London Gives Tribute to VIC
tor in Marathon Run.
SYMPATHY FOR D0RAND0
Struggle of the Plucky italian
Warmly Commended.
FoRsHAW's STORY OF THE RACE

Hayes Tells How He Won-Dorando
Says He Felt All Right Until
he Entered Stadium.
LONDON, July 25.-If the beginning OF
the Olympic games showed some luke
warmness in the United Kingdom the
morning papers today amply reflect the
enormous interest and enthusiasm
aroused by the strange scene witnessed
in the stadium yesterday when the
Marathon race was finished. There is
but one voice, however. in the whole
hearted tribute to the greatness of the
American victory. together with the
fullest sympathy for the pitiful fate OF
Dorando. There is not a single note
against the judges decision, which on
every side it is granted could not have
been otherwise than it was, and much re-
greet is expressed that over-zealous Of
ficials could not have been kept of the
track. so that Dorando might be left
to his own efforts to complete the jour-
ney. II that was humanity possible. which
most observers were convinced he was
News in an editorial says
Nothing more painful or deplorable
was ever seen at public spectacle. 1t
was painful in the exhibition of human
exhaustion; deplorable in the exhibition
of official folly. 1t may be questioned
durance should be sanctioned. We hope
the stadium authorities will severely re-
pudate the action Of the officials who
helped the Italian. We congratulate
America on her complete and conclusive
victory. 1t left England entirely out of
the reckoning
Honor for Americans.
The Daily Mail says editorially:
1.-The American athletes won most Of
the honors Of the eventful race. which
may fifty be described as the American
Marathon. Every American has the full
est right to be proud Of its result. In
view Of so splendid a victory we can only
hope that the Americans who decided
not to run In the 400 meters will recon-
slider the intention. 1t would be a grace
full act on their part. and with the laurels
Of so remarkable triumph fresh on their
country they can afford to take a sports
manlike view of the Olympic judges de-
cision.''
The Chronicle expresses a similar hope
that Americas signal victory will bring
consolation for the chagrin over the 400
meters.
The Daily Telegraph, which is almost
alone in thinking Dorando might have
won unaided, says:
"Yet let it not be imagined that we are
breathing upon the shield of the United
rejoice today was splendidly fought for,
though strangely won. Nobody can con-
test the judges verdict. yet never was
there harder luck
The sporting papers equally are con-
WINGED that the judges had no other
Americans for their splendid showing and
express great disappointment at the poor
performances of the British runners.
Dorando's Gallant Struggle.
The Times in an editorial says:
"Dorando- by his gallant struggle
proved again that Italy is able to breed
men of pluck and endurance. At the same
time, Englishmen will rejoice in the vic
tory Of an American and in the splendid
display made by the representatives of
can contingent had 1t nearly all their own
way. Undoubtedly we must revise our
estimate of England's and America s
athletes comparative WORTH
The Times, describing the scene in tae
stadium, says:
allowed on the course was hagranty
broken. The position of those in author
ity was undoubtedly difficult: it seemed
inhuman to allow Dorando to struggle on
unaided, and inhuman to urge him to
continue 1t seemed hard that he should
lose the victory after having reached the
stadium before any one else: but 1t Is
extremely doubtful II he could ever have
reached the tape by his own 'unaided ex-
ertions.
..Tbe Ap,or,conr uho enioved tho si1
nal honor Of providing three out of the
first five men home, are justly entitled to
the special glory of claiming the actual
winner"
Rejoicing Of the Americans.
Happiness has returned to the Amer
lean camp and the officials, athletes and
the team are celebrating the great victory
won by Hayes. They have forgotten all
the troubles of the past two weeks in this
moment of triumph.
Wasn't it create" said Manager Hal
pin. who continued: I'VE not only won
the big race of the Olympic games. but
is more. our Indian beat the much-lauded
Canadian Indian Longboat. Well. we car
forget what has gone before, although we
will always feel that we have been un-
fairly treated
Hayes, who carried of the race for
America. naturally was very tired last
night. but he gave no signs Of any Ill
effects from his long run. Hayes ran q
careful race. He was satisfied to. &c
along slowly until he had covered nine
teen miles. and then pushed into the third
place. keeping behind Hefferon until his
opportunity came on the long level al
Norwood Scrubs. after hard climb VI
hill.
When Dorando, Hefferon and Hayes
reached the Scrubs Dorando was three
and half minutes ahead of Hefferon
who In turn was two and half minutes
ahead of Hayes
Both the Italian and the South African
were hmping badly, while Hayes was
comparatively fresh and still strong
When the American reached the level OF
the Scrubs through which the runners
made their way along cowpaths. he could
see the two leaders only a short distance
ahead of him. and he felt certain from
their gait that they were about run out
He therefore increased his speed. and be-
fore he was through the Scrubs he had
overtaken the South African and had
made considerable gain on Dorando.
The times taken at the finish show how
we'll Hayes succeeded in making UP the
distance. for. despite the assistance given
the Italian. the American In the mile and
half distance from the Scrubs to the