The Washington times., 1909-06-11
Head of Police Department
Intends to Supervise
Arrangements.
OFFICIALS NAMED
TO CONDUCT RACE
Physicians Along Route Will Have
Power TO Disqualify Any
Runner.
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details OF the race as they are tele-
phoned 10 him oy men stationed at
points all along the route He viii give
a running story of the race, telling Of
sprint matches and of the condition of
lhe men as they pass his station.
Physical Examinations Tonight.
Entrants must report TO the Y NJ. c.
A for physical examination at o'clock
tonight. From present indications very
few viii be thrown out Of the race on
this examination. Many of them have
already submitted 10 a preliminary test
and have been declared in the prime of
condition. No entrant who does not
present himself tonight for examination
VIII be allowed 10 start Certificates
from any other physicians than those
appointed by The Times will not suffice.
The list OF eligible entrants viii be
kept by c. +. Beckett, an official of the
marathon and viii be transmitted by
him 10 the clerk Of the course.
Arrangements were MADE this morn
ing for a special train 10 leave the Union
Station, over the Baltimore and Ohio
railway, for Laurel tomorrow morning
az o'clock This train will carry en-
trantss and arrangements have been
made to check the bicycles Of the at
tendants.
At Laurel, dressing rooms at Diven's
Hotel viii be open 10 entrants. Runners
should take the responsibility, before
facing the starter. Of getting numbers
from the clerk Of the course and should
see that these are securely pinned on
their backs But one number can be
used BY runner, and this must be on
his back.
At Laurel two trucks viii be waiting
to bring the clothes or the entrants to
the batn. These clothes will be checked
with the entrants official number, which
viii be sufficient identification. The
clothes not properly packed in suit
case or satchel.
Attendants Must Wear Numbers.
Attendants must also wear numbers on
their backs 10 correspond to those of
their runners. AS soon as attendants
receive their numbers from the clerk
of the course they VIII proceed directly
70 Vansville Hill. where they viii await
the coming Of their runners and then
fail IN behind. No attendant will be al
lowed 10 join his man before this point.
and If he does so the entrant may suffer
disqualification.
Attendants should also remember that
they must leave their runners at the
Peace Monument. They should pro-
eeed TO the finish point by a side street
in order 10 be OF assistance 10 their
runners after they cross the tape.
Accommodations will be provided for
all the runners at the Washington Rus
sian and Turkish Baths. 1529 O street
10 the baths Ia autos. There they viii
have Individual attendants and may
take any kiEd OF a bath they desire,
including an alcohol rub down, recon-
mended by the physicians for all run
ners- The accommodations Of the Rus
sian and Turkish baths are excellent,
and they viii not be taxed ever should
an even hundred men finish the race.
The most modern facilities are provided
for every KIND of bath, from showers
Of all description 70 Turkish and Rus
sian baths After bathing athletes may
lie down in the large restroom of the
baths.
Care At the Baths
In order TO avoid confusion attendants
should not try TO accompany the run
ners into the baths. They viii be well
taken care of. better in fact than II
they were in the hands Of their friends.
Along the course attendants must keep
Tar enough behind their men 10 avoid
any appearance Of pacing. Any evil
dences OF such an attempt viii dis
qualify the runners.
Entrants should also remember that
the word Of the physicians who will
traverse the course in autos is absolute.
and II they are ordered of the course by
one of these examiners there is no ap-
peal from his word Every preca Ution
viii be taken, both through the medical
examination and on the day OF the race. /
70 avoid collapse Of the men. If a run
ner Is IN Such state that ne Is prac-
tically sure to drop out before the I'M
ish is reached, II is useless TO punish !
him by letting him run until he falls.
Attendants should cooperate with Of /
ncials IN keeping the course clear. II /
they find autos or other vehicles persist |
in blocking the progress of the runners
they should report the matter to the 1
first checker they meet, and he will take /
steps TO have the annoyance removed.
Announcing Winners.
The first official announcement of the 4
winners and the order of their finish /
will be made In The Times tomorrow
the Munsey building viii tell the order
in which the men cross the tape, but /
this win not necessarily indicate the 4
prize winners. if some Of these men /
are disqualified.
The presentation of medals viii take
place AT 4 O'Clock in front Of The Times /
building Referee Theodore Strauss will /
award the trophies and officials OF the /
race VIII be present.
Ia the evening the entrants and or
cials VIII be the guests of the National 4
ThesteT at Marathon night" Tickets /
viii be given 10 all athletes who call al /
The Times Office between and o'clock \
this afternoon for tomorrow evening /
performance Of Tho Sultan Of Sulu' /
- the Aborn Opera Company
The Sultan himself Will run a special /
H-yard Marathon during the first act /
tn imitation Of the stride used by the /
winner Of the Inter-city Marathon and /
maybe the winner viii be called 70 the /
front for a curtain speech, YOU never |
can tell what will happen.
All along the course tomorrow trt-
angular flags, with the words. Inter
citV Marathon. " viii be posted and run
ners should look for these guides If they
are IN doubt about the course. In addi-
ton 10 this preCautiOn checkers Will be
placed al every point where there is
danger Of confusion
Course In Good Condition.
After the rainy season for the past
few days il Is more than likely to be
fair tomorrow But the race viii be
run whether it rains or not. An in
spection Of the course this morning
surprised the officials OF the run 1t
Is not nearly so muddy as might be ex-
pected. There are places where water
still stands in pools. but the greater
part OF the roadbed through Prince
George county Is sand and gravel. and
through this the water runs almost az
fast as II falls There are also foot
paths on each side OF the road FOR the