El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-04-03
Boston Marathon VIII Be Big Event
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Amateur Tennis Experts Play at Boston

TEW YORK, April 3.-After a bril-
M liant season OF indoor athletics
L the arrival Of the time for out
door competitions is gladly welcomed
by the amateurs. many OF whom have
acquitted themselves more than credit
ably during the winter months. Bos-
tons big marathon. the 18th annual
running Of which Will be decided over
the Ashland Boston course TWO weeks
{ hence. viii be the first Of the great
outdoor events Of the season The Pa
trlOtS Day classic of the Boston Ath-
letic association viii furnish an Sddi-
JiOual incentive for distance runners
this year a s the winner viii be enabled
TO take part in the Panama-Paciflc
marathon at san Francisco next Sep
TENDER free Of expense The Boston a.
a. in addition TO the cup prize Will do
nate a sufficient sum to cover the tray
cling and other expenses of the victor
TO the Pacific coast and return and 10
the second man an allowance Of S100
viii be made toward giving him "A
chance TO compete in the California
race Should the board OF governors Of
the Amateur Athletic union adopt the
rule, recently recommended by the gen
cral athletic rules committee, prohibit
ing marathon runners from receiving
coaching assistance or refreshments
during a race. IN accordance with the
federation rule. it may have a deterrent
effect on some OF the intending COM
peutOrs and consequently greatly re-
ouce the size of the field which other
wise gives promise this year Of being
the largest in the history of the event.
Although II was rumored that none
OF the English professional golfers
would visit America this year IL seems
to be a certainty that in addition to
Harry NardOn, who has decided 10 play
here at least three or four others viii
come over in time TO take part in the
open tournament at BaltuSSOl. short
Hills, n J., next June. Edward Ray.
James Braid. George Duncan and J. II.
Taylor are expected TO make the trip
ana their coming will be welcomed by
golfers eVeryWhere IN this CoGntry.
where the game is making wonderful
progress Francis Ouimet, the national
champion. gained an international
reputation two years ago when he de-
feared Nardon and Ray in the play off
Of the famous triple tie" for the
United states Golf association open
championship over the links Of the
Country club, BrOokline, Mass. with a
brilliant round Of Y, Nardon being sec
Ond with q and Ray third with 78. The
possibilities OF history repeating it.
self with these three PLAYERS taking
part in this years open" should make
the event one Of the most attractive
and interesting golf classics that ever
has been decided over the beautiful
New Jersey course.
At Boston next week the amateur ex-
perts viii have their annual court ten
mis- tournament in which the one most
proficient viii earn the right to play
the challenge match for the national
honor with the nine time winner Of the
title Jay Gould OF the Philadelphia
Racquet club. Last year Gould. who
was in great playing form. won the
title Of worlds champion at this an
cieut same by defeating George +.
Convey, the professional champion of
England. should ne decide to defend
his national honor again this year there
does not seem to be much fear Of his
losing out as he has clearly demons
trated that he is always a bit better