The Washington herald., 1909-03-18
Bits of District
Sporting Gossip

promises 20 eclipse anything OF the kind
Z in the history of the athletic assOcia-
tion. Several features have been added
that heretofore have not been attempted
Jack Sterret. holder Of the South Atlantic
/ record in the pole vault. has promised 10
attempt TO add few inches TO his mark
sparring exhibition between Tommy
/ Lowe. the fast lightweight Of this city.
/ and Jack O'Brien. OF the National Guard.
should add materially 10 the interest Of
/ the meet
! The Bicycle Club. Of this city. is plan
ming an outdoor meet which viii prob
ably be held in this city within the next
( few months Several champions viii be
l entered in special events and some in
teresting competition should result. If
plans materialize, this will be the first
/ attempt OF the kind in years.
! Tomorrow night the Boys Department
gymnasium OF the Y VI. G. a Hiu be the
scene Of indoor athletic games open 10
/ junior members OF the association There
are some classy athletes numbered
among the Kids. an5 an evening al the
( games viii be time well spent.
Followers OF the Catholic University Of
America will be glad 70 learn that sth-
I letic authorities OF the school have sane
toned the organization OF a baseball team
The university discontinued the sport last
season. mainly because o. lack Of funds
for the promotion Of the same. A bene-
~ for the athletic association held sew
eral weeks ago yielded a goOdly crop OF
The long green. and active participation
in athletics for those so inclined is as
sured
Manager Neuhsuser. OF the George
F. Washington University, has decided 20
( postpone the university cross-country run
scheduled for Easter Monday until late
IN May The best loGg-distance talent in
this section OF the country is expected
i 10 compete In the run.
! The Potomac Boat Club VIII hold an
other smoker in the reception rooms OF
the Carroll Institute tonight The COM
mittee In charge has arranged an inter
esting programme.
The wrestling contingent OF the Ne
mortal Athletic Club would Ike 10 ar
range a dual meet with GaIlaudet Col
lege or some other strong team Of the
District. Let the enterprising athletes
hear from some OF the ~tOuted greats
Of the city Do not be cutters
Weather permitting. the Potomac Boa
Club junior and senior crews viii have
J their first workout OF the season on the
water next SUNDAY. The Potomac crew,
have been much in evidence in Tegattas
held in this section OF the country f0i
the past few years.
George Lancaster. the clever Centra
High gridiron and track star, has beer
mentioned as a strong candidate tor th'
Potomac crew. Lancaster possesses many
Of the characteristics that so 70 make Z
clever oarsmsn-
Charles Walcott, winner OF first honor.
! in the high jump al the Fifth Regiment
games IN Baltimore last Saturday night
has joined the ranks OF the George Wash
. ingtOp University track team. and vii
ny the colors OF the Washington uni
versity IN the outdoor games Capt
Sterret. along with Walcott. and mum
Der Of other stars. viii represent m
university IN the college Championship
on Franklin Field. Philadelphia, thi
spring
The whist contingent OF the Washing
ton Chess. Checker and Whist Club vii
play team composed Of members o
the Baltimore Whist Club in the OrioIt
City next Saturday night. Members ot
! the Washington club viii accompany IN,
! team 10 follow the play.
| Claude SappouL probably the foremos
promoter OF rowing IN this city. has beer
chosen representative Of the Potoma,
Boat Club 20 the meeting Of the National
Association Of Amateur Oarsmen. whici
( iconvenes in New York next Friday
ZappoEi states most emphatically thai
Washington viii not bid for the amateur
regretta this season.
Allison Leapley. formerly manager ol
St Joseph's baseball team, has severed
connection with IT, be viii in All prob
: ability replace Pap" COlviu as head o,
the r. J. r. Athletic Club The loss o-
a manager Of Leapley's cahber comes a,
7 q severe blow 10 the 81 Joseph team