Evening star., 1912-06-30
envy; Charles D. Reidpath. Syracuse
University; Melvin Sheppard, New York;
Donnell B Young, Boston A. A.

Three men OF the name Of Kohel-
mainen are entered to represent Finland
nthe Olympics. All three Of them are
distance runners. One Is considered the
most dangerous this country has to look
out for In the 5000 meters run while the
other two run the 10000 meters event and
marathon respectively The man entered
to run the marathon event is the same
as won the Powderhall race in London
only a few months ago.
1t is rumored that George Horine's
style of jumping will be protested IN the
Olympic meet Whether or not it will is
not known for certain, but II such be the
case, and foreign competitors take that
means of getting rid of a dangerous op-
ponent it will not be the f1rst time rules
have been made especially to bar Ameri-
cans.
In the pole vault in the last meet rul-
ing was made which materially lessened
the effectiveness Of the work Of the men
who were entered from the United States.
Americans have always been used to
vaulting by placing their poles In holes
dug at the take of, but when thex went
to London-H was found that the Practice
would not be allowed. 1t is needless to
say that men who have been used to hav-
ing purchases for their poles could not
do as well without their aid.
It is hard to see on what grounds
Horines. jumping can be protested. OF
course, he has a style peculiar to him
teur athletics which is against 1t. With
out HORNE America has enough jumpers
entered to take at least three-fo1lrths OF
the points, but that is no reason why the
Californian should be barred or not al
lowed to jump In any style that suits him.
The Capital City League is scheduled to
start play again tomorrow The Brent
wood and Cornell clubs will oppose each
other.
1t is probable that Ferguson will pitch
today for the Post Once team against
the Maryland Meter Club: II he works
in the form shown on the White Lot early
last week in a game in which he allowed
but one hit there is not much doubt
about his winning, provided he gets any
kind Of support.
The schedule in the independence
League may affect the pennant winner.
There Is no question that II matters so
arrange themselves SO that the Loffier
club Will be compelled to play several
games in row it will hurt its chances.
For instance. two games are scheduled
with the Potomac Electric Power Com
pany, postponed contests. which II play
ed together would favor the Electric Com
pany.
Right nov Pepco has three tv~iriers.
either of whom is able to go in and pitch
winning ball. and Loff,er has not. The
best the provision people can do is to trot
out two men who have worked In good
games this summer. but Brady Is the only
one on whom 1t can really depend to beat
the Electric nine. He cannot pitch all
the time.
The Nationals and Southland are the
two clubs scheduled to meet in the indie
pendence League today. The contest will
be started at II o'clock this morning.
No positive date has as yet been set for
Amateur day." bait 1t is probable the
matter Will be definitely decided within
the next two or three days. The affair
Will likely come of some time while the
Nationals are home this time. The anna
teurs can get out at any time and what
ever date suits Manager Griffith will be