The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-02
INITIAL INDOOR
 ATHLETIC MEET IS
 HELD AT '. M. |. A.
Swimming, Diving and Oth- CT Events Are Popular Cards-PeglOw Wins
 Bowling Tourney

The first of a series of indoor athletic meets was held at the Young Mems Chris tian association yesterday and, judging by the interest taken by the members, the in door meet has become a fixture. Swim ming, diving and all sorts of athletic meets were held and several good scores were made in some events.
 Several athletes showed up well in every event that they entered. The swimming meet was won by Flake Miller, with If points Charles Stapleton and J. Dillon were tied for second honors, with nine points each. A large number of boys en- tered the swimming events and the con- petition was even larger than expected. Under the supervision of Director Abell, the boys are fast becoming regular bugs"
 The individual winners of each event follows: 20-yard dash, Harry Hesseler, first; Frank Hanller, second; s. Slaton third. 40-yard dash, Flake Miller first J. Dillon, second; J. Fletcher third. 5o- yard dash, H. Beatty first; Flake Miller second; Charles Stapleton, third. 4o-yard breast stroke, Bill Hoskin, first J. Dillon, second; Flake Miller, third 40-yard back stroke, Charles Stapleton, first; J. Dillon, second; Bill IIosllin, third Fancy diving, Flake Miller, first, with 57 points; Charles Stapleton, second, with 46 points; Chiches- ter third, with fl points.
 In the indoor meet, practically all of the "Y' athletes took part. Edwards, Goodall and Beatty were the most promi- nent in winning places, while several 'l1o 1rln- Q n was close and Beatty barely did nose out a victory. Other events were contested to the very last and the authorities were pleased over the amount of rivalry shown. The individual winners are as follows: 12-pound shot put, Lanse, first; Goodall, second; Candy, third; Edwards fourth Distance, 40 feet inches.
 6O-yard potato race-Edwards first; Sta pleton, second; Goodall, third; Beatty, fourth. Time, b seconds.
 Standing broad jump-Lange, first; Ed wards, second; Goodall, third; Chisholm, fourth. Distance, g feet 9 inches.
 Dips on the bars-Goodall, first Gala mos, second; Strange, third; Edwards, fourth. Score, 1S times.
 2o-yard dash-Lange, first; Walker, sec ond; Goodan, third; Edwards, fourth. Time, 1-5 seconds.
 One-bile run (23 laps)-Beatty, first; Walker, second Baker third. Time D minutes seconds.
 Running high jump-Goodall, first; Chis- ,tolm, second: Stapleton, third Hirsch- field, fourth. Distance, feet inches,
 R J. Pegow won the bowling tourney yesterday afternoon with the average of 1Sl and won the large turkey Lehman was second with the average Of IA, Wnlle ReaVes was third with an average ol lo5' All unusual amount of interest was taken in the affair. It required the entire aft ernoon to complete the tourney. over 26 bowlers participated.
 c. H. Church won the duck pin tourney with an average of 105. A box of candy was the prize. F. l.. Crocker was sec ond with an average of 92 and Brlmm with an average of 9l was third. Although this tourney did not arouse as much en- thusiasm as the bowling tournament, 1t proved a popular affair with a large num- Der
 The pocket billiard tourney was won by F. L. Crocker The final matches, which were played yesterday afternoon, were the best of the entire tournament: C'rocker defeated Reaves in close match.
 
 Carns and Hankns were also in the semi- finals "A box of candy was awarded to the winner.
 X basketball game completed the after noon Central High school met the Y. M c. A. faculty and had little trouble in anneXing d win. The final score was 8 to 30. The faculty was greatly weakened by the loss of their two stars, Paul Ga nong and Bill Waldron.
 All arrangements have been completed for the opening of the basketball season on Thursday night with the Tuscaloosa Y M. c, A. The locals will be in fine condition for the fray Daily practice D being held and Coach Hoffer stated that although he expected the Tuscaloosa boys to put up a strong fight, the locals would probab bly, be able to nose out q victory.
 A preliminary game will be played be- fore the big game between the Y. NJ. c. A. reserves and a team to be announced later. Between the halves of the big game d burlesque game will be played by ladies' The night will undoubtedly prove an interesting occasion.