The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-14
HIGH SCHOOL Wins
SM|THDEAL TROPHY
IN EASY FASHION
CRAIG INJURED AND FORCED TO
RETIRE ATKINSON BREAKS
ORD IN SHOT pUT--STRAUS
AND WEST SPRING SURPRISES.
BY ERNEST &. POLLARD.

Despite the elimination OF Captain
irvine Craig. because Of injuries sus-
tanned In the first heat he entered.
John Marshall high school expert
eneed little trouble In capturing the
Sfnithdeaf silver trophy in the track
meet last night at the Blues arm
DRY.
In the second heat Of the fftg-yard
dash Captain Craig fell against a
radiator at the conclusion OF the race
and sprained his right foot. His in
jury prevented him from competing
in any OF the races. Craig bears the
reputation of being one of the best
track men who ever attended the pub
lie institution. and If ne had been
able to participate In the events John
Marshall would have won the cup by
IA much larger margin.
Notwithstanding this accident, how
ever. the public school lads made an
excellent showing. and took nTst
honurs in easy fashion.
Surprises Sprung.
Two big surprises were sprung IN
the meet. The first was Straus. Of
John Marshall, winning the fitty-yard
udSH. anu Inc SCAbads NNt0te NA tsNttS+
dictine. capturing first honors in the
sSa-yard run.
When Craig was forced to retire
from the meet on account OF his
injuries the prediction went that Lit
lie Eddie Roden, of the Richmond
academy. would easily win the nfty-
yard dash. Straus put a crimp in this
prognostigation when he crossed the
line few inches ahead of his oppo-
nents.
one of the principal features OF
the meet was the sso-yard run. which
was won by Joe West of Benedic-
tine college On the second lap the
Green and White runner forged
ahead. He gained half lap on the
other runners III n short white, and
II was generally believed that he
would he unable 20 hold out at such
rapid gait, However, he retained
his, lead throughout the remaining
seconds and crossed the tape fifteen
yards ahead of Spencer, of the Acad-
envy.
Atkinson's Record.
..Mollx'' Atkinson, OF John Mar
shall, established new preparatory
school worlds record for putting the
twelve pound shot Molly put the
shot Al feet / inch. which surpasses
the previous record by more than a
foot
AS was predicted. Baldwin. OF Nc
Cures. won the pole vault, with
Pepte of John Marshall, close
second.
John Marshall took all three places
In the running high jump: Peple, first
place; johnson, second, and Atkinson
third.
The relay race between Blackstone
academy. Chester Agricultural High
school and Barton Heights High
school was an exciting one. Barton
Heights started off as II 1t would cap
fure first honors. bat Blackstone soon
took the. lead and won the race BY
almost half a Tsp.
Summary Of Results.
50-yard dash-Straus, John Mar
shall, first: Il. Roden Academy. sec
ond. Peple. John Marshall, third
Time: SIS seconds.
s0o-yard dash--Roden, Academy
arst: Pitt, Academy. second; Straus
!. John Marshall. third. Time; 90 Sec
onds.
Academy. third. Time: 2.45.
Shotput az pounds)-Atktnson
John Marshall, first: Rothert, John
Marshall, second; Miller Academy,
third. Distance: IS feet inch.
Pole vault-Baldwin, MCGUIRE
HrSt. JOnSon, Jonn MaIshaii, secohu
Peple, John Marshall. third Heighth:
Is feet 10 inches
Running high jump--Peple. John
Mafshall. first; johnson. John Mar.
shall, second; Atkinson, John Mar
shall, third. Height: 5 feet.
Relay race Championship WON
by Richmond Academy In all IL
The team comprised Shachelford, Pitt
\ Spencer and Re len. John Marshall
took second place and Benedictine
third.
Midget relay race-Won by Nc
Huire's---Members of the team were
thornley,, Purcell Hagan and Myre.
Extra event: Blackstone academy
Chester High school, Barton Heights
n High school relay race---Won BY
4 blackstone academy In 40. The team
sswAs composed Of Davis. Goods
Il Cllancy 4nd HObertscns sss;