Evening journal., 1914-07-18
VCE-PRESIDENT
Sees Athletes dash
lriSh-American Meet Brings
Together Nations Ruler
and Noted Runners
LOCAL BOYS GO
AFTER THE PRIZES

Athletes representing 10 states and
40 schools, colleges and clubs will
clash in track and field events at the
Irish-American meet at Wawaset Park
Ibis afternoon. The promoters have
gathered a splendid galaxy of stars
for all events and the affair will be
one of the most important of the kind
ever held in Delaware Costly tro-
phies are offered victors of the va
rious events and as especial effort
has been put forth to match contest
ants as equally as possible some close
finishes should be Ia order.
Men who will compete today are CT
national reputation and of the cali
bre that has won many of the best
known prizes at large meets. They
will battle for victory before one Of
The nations distinguished men for
Vice-President Thomas R. Marshall
has come from Washington to witness
the games. This vice-president and
Mrs. Marshall are the guests of Sen
ator and Mrs. Willard Salisbury. They
arrived last night coming from the
capital in the Salisbury automobile
and will remain over the weekend
The junior senator has consented to
act as honorary referee at the meet
Two well-known athletes will face
the starter in the 100-yard dash open
handicap. They are Jones, Of George
town University and Kelly of the
Baltimore Cross Country Club. Kelly
ls one of the most promising sprinters
on the track. The Baltimore man has
p
past dashes and is expected to uncork
his best in todays race. His work
has attracted much attention. Kelly
is TO enter Cornell next fall His op-
ponent has a splendid record.
John Gallagher, of Philadelphia.
Olympic champion. is to be on the
field. He will face the starter in the
tive, one and half mile runs. Gallagher
is regarded by many as one of the
best middle distance busters in the
country and much interest is being
exhibited in the outcome of his efforts
at the Irish-American meet.
William Hayes will be at the mark
IN the 220 and 440 yard runs. Hayes is
the title holder for both these events
IN the Middle Atlantic Association di-
vision and formerly held the quarter
mile championship. He is in swell
condition and should do some sensa-
tional romping.
Philadelphia racer, will be sent in
against Gallagher in the half mile
event and against Hayes in the 44O
dash.
A. d. Carson, Middle Atlantic cham
pion over the half mile course, will
be at scratch in the $50 yard race
Carson's time for the dash is 1.5S
David Duff. of the Germantown Boys
Club, will be with Carson at the
mark.
Wilmington will take a prominent
part in the meet, having arranged
to enter in a number of high class
performers, including Robert King
Patrick Wylie, Herbert Echman and
Joseph Weaver. The four will run
on the mile relay which is closed to
Wilmington teams. Four other quar-
tets will try to grab the cup
The Boys Club of church clubs OF
Philadelphia will send down a bic
delegation and will be working for
the big end of the prize stuff all the
time. The Southwark club has enter
ed eleven lads in the five mile romI
and looks for a winner among them
The Mercury A. c. has paid entry fees
for a swift relay four composed OF
Hamilton, Haslien, Hanway and Faw-
lay.
The Hanover Boys Club will be
represented by Carlton Yearsley and
Arthur Wise. The former will be out
to win the high jump while his col
league will rush right to the front IN
the five mile event and try to b'
there when the finish line is reached