The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-15
'SIXTY-FIVE RUNNERS ENTERED
 IN ANNUAL CROSS COUNTRY RUN
EIGHT TEAMS ARE PRACTICING FOR MEET WHICH PROMISES TO BE HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL. OFFICIALS ANNOUNCED

Interest in the annual cross country un. which will be held here on December 2l, under the auspices of the Birmingham Athletic club, daily increases, and it is now well assured fact that the run will be one of the biggest athletic events which has been staged in Birmingham in some little time.
 Already eight organizations and institu- tions have entered teams in the run. These teams compose some 65 athletes. practically all of whom are more or less experienced in such events Unattached runners are daily entering the run, and it is probable that the entrants will be swelled to upwards of 1o0 before the 2fst
 Practically all of tile details of she run have now been arranged, according to Coach Nespor of the Athletic club, cnly few minor arrangements being get to be made to have everything in smooth running order on the date of the run. These matters will all be attended to in the course of the week
 The several teams which are to. enter the run are well underway ill practice for the meet and strong competition is expected. The Birmingham High school squad. winners of the last years run, are making strenuous efforts to repeat this year. Although handicapped by .he loss of several of last years veterans. Cap tain Jones of the High school is said to have an exceedingly fast bunch from which to pick a team for the run, and it is practically assured that the High team will be right with the leaders at the finish.
 The personnel of the Birmingham Ath- letic club team has not yet been decided upon, but Coach Nespor will undoubtedly put strong bunch on the field. He has number of experienced athletes to pick from, but some of his best runners are at present using all of their spare time at basketball practice. and Coach Nespor dislikes to call upon them for the run unless necessary. However, it is not lIn- likely that some of these will be used, and the Birmingham Athletic club coach real izes that he is going to put up a tough proposition if the cup for the winning team is to find a place at the Birming- ham Athletic club this year.
 The teams already entered the run are @s follows:
 Howard College-R. Rich, A. Glass. J. l. Freeman, Frank Leonard. G. l. Duns- more, M. c. Newman, L. Vice, w. w. Jordan. P. G. Compton, w. F. Gallant, J. F. Simmons, V. Owen, W. D. South, E. c. Shaw.
 Y. NJ. c. A.-C. Platosky. J. chlsolm, Powell.
 American Cast Iron Co.-D. Beatty. H.. Beatty W. Howard, R. Kerth, Goriag, T. F. Fisher.
 Birmingham High School-V. Jones, w Baker, l.. Morton, G. Cox, Thomas Fouts, L. Copper. E. Griffin. F. Leslie.
 Medical College-Dabney, J. F. Bright Hollis, Cox Niles, W. A, Massey, Huck- aby, Miller, Alexander. Sanford. J. E. Barnard
 Ensey High School-B. Wade, q. Cook. c. Brands. w. Land W. Buck, L. Reid, G. Brobst.
 Owenton College-M. NJ. Morris.
 B A. C.-L. Spiegler, E. Davis, D. Early, D. Sreit, Bandy, M Hoke, Brazel- ton Black, Cole, T. McGowan.
 observation-disclosures Ellis
 The following will be the. officials ot the run:
 Starter-Dr. Dedman.
 Timers-Leo Kayser. S. Jacobs. Dr.. Bliss J. Riddle and Professor West of Y. NJ. C. A.
 Judges-J P. Ross. W. Streit, g. Spur geon. J. w. Sparkman, T. Martin and Professor Courleux of Birmingham High.
 Scorer-W. B. McGaughy.
 Assistant Scorers-Professor Henry of