The Washington herald., 1909-07-22

1t was a glorious, romping time which
the youngsters OF several OF the public
schools had yesterday In their first ath-
letic meet OF the season. They rollicked
and frOlicked 10 their hearts content
The young trojans fought for supremacy
with determination which even their
brawny elders Of the universities do not
surpass
For the nonce. athletic records tottered.
as these 1.-THE young Dufeys and Kraenz-
leins went scudding about the oval. and
unleasbed all tho stOred-up energy and
prOtOplasm in their why limbs And on
the side lines school flags fluttered. and
from thousands OF lusty young threats
came wild cheers for alma mater. and
imprisoned prayers TO the god OF war
10 let victory perch upon their banner.
The Buchanan. Cranch, Tyler, Van
Ness. Lenox. and Wallach schools were
the contestants in the meet held at Vir-
ginia avenue and Eleventh street south
east. AT the Rosedale Fairgrounds, Sew
enteenth and Gales streets northeast. the
students OF the Blow. Webb. Pierce.
Madison. Wheatley. Hay. and other
schools held their contests.
Victors Chummed Together.
Under the white flag Of truce. victor
and vanQuished chummed together be-
tween struggles. and critically discussed
the events OF the day. The band Of ath-
letes under the redoubtable Mike Muir
ply, or any other Of the trainers wor-
SHIPPED by the college boys. could not
have been more keen in picking out flaws
In their opponents form, or more ready
TO take advantage OF weak spots But
when the Rubicon had been crossed, and
the battle fought and won-and lost-the
rivals smoked the pipe Of peace. and for
got all about the animosites OF conquest.
These are not alloy-bred youngsters.
surely" said one visitor. When he was
told that Washington had no Fairgrounds
a few years ago, and that here children
were thrown upon the tender mercies Of
the streets, he was amazed, for lads OF
such fiber and muscle are not products
Of the steaming pavements or the close,
cOnfining tenements.
The two meets were an eloquent trib-
ute 20 the Washington Fairgrounds Asso-
citation. which has made them possible,
and those who have contributed to this
cause may well feel proud OF what has
already been accomplished.
The Virginia avenue Fairgrounds saw
an all-day contest. The hosts OF war
arrived early. clad In their athletic re-
gala. and accompanied by scores OF
proud young fans who were not afraid
to voice their admiration with all the
enthusiasm the occasion demanded. The
Cranch supporters lined up in formidable
array against those Of Tyler. and tainted
them with challenge Of a battle OF lungs.
Needless 20 say, Il was promptly ac-
cepted. So the innocent circumambient
was shaken with the thunder Of shrill YER
bal projectlles. all chorusing "rah rah.
and all votive offerings upon the shrine
OF alma mater.
The first test OF strength was q base
ball game between the Cranch and Tyler
schools. Tyler surpassed her rival with
the greatest ease. the score being p TO 2.
the lineup Of the two mines was as fol-
lows:
Teams Lineup.
Tyler-A. Clarkson. VI. Sopher. Carter
Crooke. Jim Boyd. Leona Brown, Ella
Downs. Josephine DeCow. Earl Higgs and
Mary Brown Cranch-Emma Strikes,
Eva Hardin. Wilmer Downs, r. Cross,
Rena Henry. Elmer Higgs. Lloyd Ed
wards. and Joseph Fowler. The best
playing was done by NJ. Sopher and FL
mer Higgs. the former scoring a home
run
Combining the functions OF umpire.
referee, and general commander OF the
event. Miss Mabel Towner gave entire
satisfaction 10 her young charges and
none was sufficiently indiscreet to ques-
tion any Of her rulings Miss Elizabeth
Garnet was her assistant. The games on
the Rosedale Fairgrounds were in charge
OF Edward S. Gnhnan, Mrs. Agnes Stew
art, Miss Elizabeth Murray. Sam J. Jen-
nings. and Harry Smith.
Many parents came and added their
mite 20 the cheering OF the teams. To
many visitors the equipment Of the play
grounds was a revelation, for few OF
those not directly connected with the
movement know what progress has been
made. IL is hoped 10 furnish the Vir-
ginia avenue playground with some park
features in the near future.
"Our games were a great success" said
Miss TOwner last night, "and prove con-
Clusively that we ought to have as many
Of them as possible, The children are
enthusiastic over the innovation. and
enter into all the contests with zest. The
lure Of the alleys and Of the streets does
not count for much against the attrac-
ton We can offer on these. grounds We
can only hope for more Of them ana
more games"
When the smoke OF battle had died
away, Il was found that the Tyler school
had scored an easy victory In the games
The final score was: Tyler school. AZ
points; Cranch. 3; Lenox, p. The girls
Of the Tyler school were material factors
in the victory, as they scored majority
OF the points
The sensation of the games was little
Marie Harmer. OF the Tyler school. who
''chinned" herself ten times. She Is
fragile little girl. whom no one picked to
be winner in her event.
Complete Summaries.
25-ys-i dash for boys under ten years-C. Downs,
CrHnch. hrst: Il. Bean LenoH. second. A. sisomore.
Tyler. third
Z-yart dash FOR girls under ten ycars--L Hsrar.
Cranch. first; L. Hunt, Tyler. second; NJ. Holman.
Lenox. third
5Oyard dash Tor boys under twelve yenn-t,.
Crook. Tyler FIRST; NJ Grace. Wallach. second ".
Downs Clnch third.
5Oyard dash for girls under thirteen years-A.
tAluNopaf Nfaheht nietf A. baufnpfoet, IefOX, sec
ond: NJ. Browning Tyler third
ylyard dash for girls under sixteen years-I.
Brown, Tyler FIRST; T. Downs, Tyler, second; N.
Grace, LenOx, third
Potato race for boys-A. Helwig wallach hrst !;
A. PerSng. BRYANT. second: J. Boyd Tyler. third.
Potato race for girls-A Woodson Lenox, first :
r. HinWood. Cnnch second: NJ Grace. Lenox
third
Ginning bar Tor boys under ten years-A. Sise-
more. Tyler. first; G. Holman. Benox second: r,
Mccormick. Cranch third.
GINNING bar. Cor girls under tcn-M Hnrmer