Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-06-10
Newarkers Lead st. Patrick's
Lads of Elizabeth by
Six Points.
-HRoUGH the efforts of Pierre

"HROUGH the efforts of Pierre
Hagen the st. Joseph's School,
of this city, captured the onors
of the annual parochial school field day
meet held at Hillside Park, Belleville,
yesterday afternoon. Young hagen
was the star performer of the day, fin
ishing first in two events, winning the
75-yard dash with case n the 220-
yard dash, junior, afternoon and excit-
ing but interesting race. The st. Jo-
seph School lads totaled AZ points, their
nearest rival being the st. Patrick's
School, of Elizabeth, the latter having
6 points less.
Owing to the late arrival of Acting
Mayor John H. Donnelly the events
were not started until 2:45 o'clock. AL
though nearly 1000 frantic youngsters,
both boys and girls, witnessed the
meet, the crowd was not up to the
standard. The public school meet be-
ing held at Wiedenmayer's Park the
same time was the possible cause of
the small attendance. However, all
that were present enjoyed the meet i'm
mensely, as all the events, with the
exception of a couple of protests were
run off in a smooth manner. Although
the day was a bit hot there were no
serious happenings. One boy was over
come by the heat. He was taken home
In an automobile.
The competition for the pont trophy
was interesting throughout. The St
COLUMBIA School barely nosed out the
ST. Patrick's School, of this city, for
third honors. The former took third
place by finishing second in the senior
relay. They totaled 81 points to their
rivals %. -
There were several protests on ac-
count of the ages of the boys VINO
competed. st. Patrick's School, OF
Elizabeth, was the chief sufferer. In
the sixty-yard dash one of their repre-
sentatives was claimed to be over age
after winning, and his school was de-
prived OF five points.
In the junior relay the "Betsytown'
team finished first. but as they only
ran three men instead of four they
were also disqualified. Fifteen points
In their standing would look rosy.
The swimming race, which was ex-
pected to furnish much excitement,
was postponed on account of the bad
condition of the water and also the
heat. The event will likely take place
at Weequahic Park some day next
week, II arrangements can be made.
The Rev. Edward F. Quirk, Of st.
Joseph's Church, officiated as chief d.
rector of the games, and it was mainly
through his efforts that the affair was
carried out successfully. He was ably
assisted by the twin brothers, B. j.
and j. r. Owens, both members of the
st. Joseph Club. Barney ]. Wefers,
the crack runner of the New York A.
c., who acted as referee, also per-
formed creditably. Announcer Joe
Gum did good work, although his
voice was a bit weak. Claude Holgate
was the assistant Of Gum. John F.
O'Hara officiated in the capacity of
starter. Mr.. o'Hara performed his du-
| ties we'll, but he was a little afraid Of
the pistol. Thomas Cummings served
as clerk of the course.
Nearly all the priests of this city
were In attendance and all enjoyed the
work of their many pupils.
As has already been told, the So
yard dash was the first event on the
program. The Sc veral trial heats and