The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-09
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the most attractive trophies ever given
in an athletic event held in this sec
ton.
The Young Mems Christian ,Associa-
ton and the National Guard have the
advantage in the number Of their en-
tries Eleven men win run under asso-
citation colors, while ten men viii repre-
sent the guard.
The Potomac Athletic Club is at the
front Of the independent athletic or
ganizatons. Eight men have signed
blanks from that club, and If all are
registered with the A. A L. before TO-
morrow at noon. the PotomacS promise
70 make a strong showing against the
veteran distance men In the Gurley and
Bloomingdale clubs.
Shears First Local Entrant
The first Washington entry is w H
Shears. a man who has run for Field
College, In Newfoundland. and who.
from his daily training. may prove a
dark horse of the race. The interna-
rional feature is strengthened by John
Colkey. Greek, who has been in this
country but two years lie has won
medals for running the full Marathon
distance fl Athens, and has also taken
FIRST place in nVE-mile events held
among the Greek athletic clubs Of Bal
timore.
Though the list includes many novices
as far as distance running is concerned
practically all of them have participated
in other athletic events. No one has
been admitted under the age limit Of
eighteen years. The list. therefore.
represents the cream OF Washington
athletic talent and is probably the most
representative aggregation ever as
sembled for any athletic event
Practically every university, college /
high school and athletic club of both
Baltimore and Washington that figures /
in sports has one or more men entered /
The Baltimore Talent.
Baltimore has entrants from the Johns
HBpkins University. the Fifth Regiment
Athletic Association, the Cross Country
Club. and from large number of ath-
letic clubs on Washington's list ap-
pear men from the George Washington
University. though they are running
unner the names of the clubs they are
efhiatsd with Tor the summer months,
the 4 NJ G. A. the National Guard.
Gurley, Potomac, Bloomingdale, Du-
pont. and a host OF other weIl-known 3
bdhletiC organizations.
The purpose Of this race Is 70 foster
intercity competition as well as 10 de-
NeloD an interest in distance running
that II has accomplished both purposes /
Is shown by this roster.
From today until Saturday the pro-
mOters and officials OF the race will /
be buslly engaged in arranging de-
tails OF the run. Major Sylvester has [
consented 10 assign mounted police 20 /
patrol Pennsylvania avenue from the /
Feace Monument 10 the front Of the [
4unsey Building This VIII insure a I
clear course near the finish Auto /
mobile patrols viii cover the rest of /
ne course and every effort viii be 1
Eaade TO keep all autos save the official /
cars of the route.
Course IN Washington.
The route has been purposely laid 1
along Maryland and Pennsylvania ave /
nues. two Of the widest streets IN /
Washington, so that spectators viii be /
given an opportunity Of seeing the run 1
hers without interfering with their 4
progress. But the very best place 10 1
follow the whole race viii be in 'front.' I
Of the Munsey Building. Here specta- 4
tors may see the finish Here they viii I
also be kept informed of the com I
parative position OF the runners al each /
nve-mile point by means of huge score
boards. ana furnished with further de- I
tails by megaphOne man
The provisions for covering this race /
are unique Ia probably no other 4
track event ever held IN tins country I
has Il been possible for spectators 10 I
he present AT the finish. and DE ap-
prised OF all -he details of the race 4
at the checking stations along the I
course This is what The Times viii 4
90. In the trst edition of the paper 4
on Saturday a complete running ac-
count Of the race viii be published. /
The last man win have scarcely crossed /
the tape when q fun account Of the I
leaders finish VIII be in the hands of 4
The readers.
Diet For Runners.
In regard to food for athletes, Buke's /
Instructions stiI hold good Men should 4
not try 10 sJarve themselves in the final /.
stages of the race.
Roast beef and mutton, steaks, and
chops. preferably well done are good. 4
Pork chops are barred. Eggs and
potatoes VIII not harm anyone and dry /
toast is on the list recommended
Burke advice about training also I
applies in the running of the race.
Do not take yourself too seriously" 1
he said lu one Of his daily articles BE /
cheerful as you plod over the roads and 4
do not think continually that You are I
running a race. Look at the seen
cry and don't think Of anything that is I
apt 10 make you peeylsh or 10 cause /
worry.
about on the run IS their schedule /
They should especially bear i'm mind /
that the stumbling block OK most run I
uers Is in their fast pace at the start
One man who came in In the recent /
i've mile run said today. When ] Gu- /
ished my wind was good, and I firmly 1
believe i would nave STOOD very much I
farther up among the winners had I I
not started a faster pigCe than / could /
have possibly maintained an the dis /
tance. IT. trying 20 reduce my time i /
Ean ~ much too slow as i had ran too /
fast This time I shall stick 10 my l
schedule If 7 ann the last man ia tho |
Face at the first FIVE mile point
Entrants should also De sure TO see /
that their attendants are equipped with I
a good supply of cold water. This should /
be applied 20 the head covering If the /
sun IS shining brightly. No one should /
attempt TO make the run with a bare /
head. II the day Is not cloudy IL VIII /
F.. be almost impossible TO run twenty /
miles with the sun shining directly I
down on their heads.
a complete list Of instructions regard /
Ing the arrangements FOR dressing al 1
lsnrel, the spe sial cars on the train /
that VIII carry the Tuen 10 Laurel and /
fhe arrangements for bath after tie 4
finish VIII be polished in The Times Of /
tomorrow and Friday. Athletes should I
study these rules carefully 80 as 10 j
avoid any possible confusion on the day /
Of the run.