The Washington times., 1910-04-06
GUARDSMEN
IN INTERCITY RACE
National Guard to Enter
Strong Team In
Marathon.

Today marked the entrance Of the
District National Guard, which contains
the largest athletic association in wash
lngton, as a contender for honors in the
second annual Times-News Intercity
Marathon race on May 2.
When the Central Branch Of the y. NJ
c. A. announced its intention for en-
listing the largest number of entries
from any single organization. the atb-
letic authorities around the Center Mar
ket armory Immediately got busy. with
the result that every long-distance man
In the militia has been requested by
Captain Edwards to enter the Mara
thon.
Horn Is in Charge.
Last night witnessed the arst orficial
training. Under the direction of Coach
Joe Horn, one dozen men who intend -
compete in the big event had their srst
workout IN the Mall and judging from
assurances received this morninp rv,ica
lnat number Of men will be on the
squad before the end Of the week avail
iIls themselves Of the opportunity to get
IN perfect condition.
one or the most interesting features
OF a Marathon race is the fact that very
ol1en the winner comes from some
source least expected while the more
prominent runners are forced TO trail
some unknown 10 the finish line. THIS
fact has stimulated interest among
those Of limited experience, and the re-
suit will probably be that when the
held goes 10 the mark on May there
VIII be a formidable array of novicas
TO compete with men Of known ability
IN cross-country events.
Three Veteran Men.
While the National Guard Is hone
ful OF unearthing some novice Of strik-
ing speed the principal reliance Of the
militamen Will be placed upon Reese.
Johnson, and Humphries. This trio has
had considerabi experience IN long runs
and must be figured upon as most
dangerous contenders for the coveted
prizes offered in the second renewal OF
the intercity race
All of the smaller clubs Of the city
are speedily following the lead Of the
larger organizations, and today saw the
Mercury Athletic Club and the Road
Athletic CLUB enter the fold. From
the Mercurites the first entry comes
from Thomas White, who was in the
race last year and later Ia
the Hibernian and Herald events. Whit
is working out in the vicinity OF the
Soldiers Home where the roads are
In excellent condition. Manager Henry
Henning has started a campaign in the 1
club for a larger representation and ex- !
poets 10 have at least six runners at the I
mark when the gun is fired.
Clubs Start Work.
Directing the Road Athletic Club is /
Warner Curley, who was in the Times /
News and the Post races last year.
CUrley has already started to train and I
S heading four other members OF his (
in runs each evening. The 4
Road Club IS composed Of the younger ,
generation Of cross-country athletes 4
and Is especially anxious 20 make .
good showing IN the affair on May Z
This evening twenty members Of the .
,ross-country club Of the Central Y. +
N. c. A. viii meet in the association
gymnasium 20 receive instructions from .
Physical Director Beckett and Captain
stecker. Thus far twelve Y. NJ. G. A
lthletes have expressed their intention
y entering, but Beckett and Stecker .
ire hopeful of getting even more.
No Entrance Fee.
There is a mistaken idea that an en-
rance fee is being charged. The ath-
eres are invited TO compete for the
handsome medals, and the cost Of COM
petition is nothing
It has not been definitely determined
what time limit viii be placed on the
vent. Ensor. Of the Y. NJ g. a. last
ears winner. negotiated the twenty
niles from Laurel to Washington In . +
lOUr5 y minutes and 80 seconds, closely
ollowed by Elphinstone, Of the Cross
'CUntry Club. and SteckeT, also Of the
Washington Y. NJ. Q. A. This year
he course Will be a little longer.
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