The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-10
,Cross-Country Club Will
Make Determined Bid
With Highest Number.
Y, M. c. A. ROSTER
LEADS IN CAPITAL
A. A. u. Will Enforce Rule Com
pelling Athletes to Start or
Risk Suspension.

In the number of its entrants. the
Inter-city marathon aext Saturday viii
eclipse the brightest hopes of It's pro-
moters and in quality of sport. athletic
experts say today, It is also likely TO set
a new mark in Washington athletics.
A careful examination Of the entry list
OF both Washington and Baltimore
brings to light the fact that thirty-four
organizations are represented. Baltimore
candidates represent ser enteen ergani-
cations and the Washington contingent
represents the same number.
The largest representation from either
city comes from the Cross Country
Club, Of Baltimore, which VIII send
twenty men. The Washington Y. NJ. c.
A Is next In line with fourteen Then
comes the Fifth Regiment Of Baltimore
with eleven, while the National Guard
Of the District OF Columbia. follows with
ten.
Potomacs Have Nine.
Nine men represent the Potomac Ath-
letic Club of this city. which promises
TO be the dark horse club OF the race.
The men of that Organization have
hitherto beer little heard Of in distance
running, but have been running we'll In
practice and their followCrs declare they
are prepared to spring a surprise in the
competition for the team -rophy.
After this clubs roster, the list drops
to four. in which are the Johns Hopkins
University and the Bloomingdale Club
Three Baltimore organizations, Central
Y. NJ c. A, 14ist Coast Artillery and
Fox's 800, appear with three entrants
each, as does one Washington club, the
Technical High School.
Oiive Branch a. A. and the Shawnee
4. c. have two men seh.
The oSgapizations witch have entered
but one man are fremont a. c.,
Aloysius A. c., Strausburg A. c.. Du-
pont A. c.. Washington. Maryland A
G., Riverdsle A C., Georgetown A. C.,
A. f5urley A. c. Emerson a. Z. and
Franklin A. c.
Where There Is Strength.
Tie Washington clubs making a fight
for the team trophy will have their most
dangerous opponent in the Cross Coun-
try Club, the Baltimore organization
that heads the list. The men from this
club are ali experienced distance men
and have overlooked nothing in train
ing, including trainers to fit them for
iment. while not primarily organized for
distance running. also has a highly de-
veloped squad of men for long runs and
is determined to make a strong showing
in its team work.
Some of the smaller organza tiOns
should not be overlooked. Though the
National Guard Of the District has only
ten men entered, il has picked these
from a large list OF candidates for its
team The Y NJ. G.. A. entrants 8lso
the best talent OF the associe-
ton
Warning To Crowds.
The Times once more wishes 90 sound
a warning against congestion of the
course on the day of the run. Many
OF the rooters for these teams are plan
ming to follow the entrants over the
course in automobiles Those who are
determined TO do this should observe
every precaution TO keep out OF the
way of competitors as they may endan-
ger the chances of their own athletes
by blocking the course. Any attempt
on the part of persons IN automobiles
trying to pace runners may result N
the disqualification of the entrant
Auto drivers should also obey the or
ders of the officials if they are re-
quested TO fall back or to make way
for the runners.
The best place to watch the race will
be in front of the Munsey building
where scOTebOards will tell the story of
a megaphone man will furnish addition
al details.
Athletes seem disposed to dispute the
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