The San Francisco call., 1909-02-14
ATHLETES
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By VIII Scarlet

Foremost among the Catholic teach
ers Of the bay cities who are working
in the interests of the Catholic schools
athletic league is Brother Cyril of Sa-
cred Heart college, the secretary of the
association. A warm enthusiast In af-
fairs athletic he has brought to his
labors a zeal and an intelligence that
have done much to carry the organiza-
ton through the initial stage of It's
existence. On his shoulders is laid
the bulk of the preparatory work for
the meet of March IL. the details of
which are rapidly assuming shape and
definiteness.
Brother Alexander OF st. James
school is another local Catholic teacher
much interested in the newly formed
athletic league. 1t is In large measure
due to his exertions that the Mission
youths, over whom he exercises sway,
are so far advanced in their prepara-
tory training. The boys of St. James
parish are noted for their assiduity in
practice for the track events to be
pulled off at the first official meet of
the league.
over in West Oakland the scions of
"the schools of the faith" are putting
more of the handsome trophies to be
| competed for on the 18th. John Burke,
st. Mary's college crack runner, is taxi
| ing a personal interest in the West
| Oakland boys and deyotes several
hours weekly to directing their prac-
| tice, which takes place at De Fremery
park. This ideal training course, situ-
ated at Sixteenth and Poplar streets,
is well adapted to the needs of the
athletes from Father McNally's school.
| Burke reports favorably on the
progress made by his proteges and is
convinced that there is no end of good
athletic material. BIufie Martin of the
| unlimited class, though heretofore
something of dark horse, is certain
| to loom large in the $50 run Among
the 95 Founders who expect to do big
things on the evening of March IL are
| William Mccarthy, Clarence Soanes,
Richard Fenelon, Louis O'Brien and
William O'Brien. In the 80 pound class,
| the feather weight class of the league.
West Oakland is particularly strong
with such game little sprinters as Peter
mond Kenny and John Ivaness.
The Rey John 3; 3;,d McMally, M1dly, the tn vet
| parish, is taking a practical interest
j in the local branch of the league and
his efforts are ably seconded by the
Rev. Edward Maher and Brother Am
| brose 1t is estimated that at least so
boys from the school will participate
| in the grand parade with which the
first official meet of the league will
/ open.
Basket ball is a form of athletic ac-
tivity which has met with much favor
| in several branches. Out in st. Jo-
! seph's academy in Berkeley is a very
| promising 100 pound team composed of
| Ortman, Simpson, Artiga, Ench and
Cunningham. The 10 pound five of ST.
| victories to their credit and are anxious
to annex more scalps. William N
Thorpe. the manager, is willing to con-
slider challeng geS from ITO pound teams
enrolled in the league.
Elmer McAvoy, the energetic little
track captain Of the sprinters from st.
Brigid's school, is very optimistic con-
corning the outlook for athletes The
ST. Brigid's lads have taken a fancy
i to the handsome Shreve cup, to be
competed for by teams in the 80 pound
/ ambitious West Oaklanders a merry
/ chase Frank Latulipe and Frank
/ Maher. two of the Sacred Hearts relay
men, are coaching the athletes of st.
Rev. Rather Plus of ST Boniface's
church. who was present at the meet
ling of the board of the league last
Thursday evening. reports favorably on
the way the youngsters attending the
German school are getting into shape
for the big meet, lecLs Ine enoa kehiher t and
! they are ma king determined efforts to
wrest it from all comers on the night
of the 11th.
While not neglecting the important
and strenuous work of daily training.
the boys of st. Peters school have de-
voted special attention to banners and
| school emblems. A unique and pretty
design of crossed gold keys on a green
background viii adorn the running
suits of the sprinters from the Vatican.
i The natty appearance of these Mission
ties will doubtless attract considerable
applause when they pass before the re-
lviewing stand in the proposed athletic
irsrade.