The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-02-18
SWEDISH ATHLETES
FORMALLY INVITED
Letter Sent by N. Y. A. c.
Is Practically . Challenge
to Compete Here.
FIRST OF KIND SINCE 1895

Ar International meeting between
swedish and American athletes was prac-
tlcally assured yesterday BY the despatch
by the New York A. c. of an invitation
which practically amounts to a
lenge. This means hat the burden OF
expense will be assumed BY the New
York A. c.. ~ II IL stipulated that the
meeting with the athletes Of the metro
politAn district shall be held under Its
auspices.
This Ia the frst time the New York
4. G. has taken such a step since 1925.
when II arranged h successful meet
with the London A. c.. In which !AIneri-
can representatives won all the events.
Ernie Hjertberg. tho Swedish coach.
who returned home yesterday. was
partly instrumental In bringing about
the challenge and the oficial action OF
the New York A. c. removes all doubt
AS TO tho financial end Of such a venture.
Thu proposed meeting with the Swedes
will be on a slightly different footing
from that with the Britishers In 1895.
At that time the London 4. G. was
| allowed TO bring the best men In Eng
land, independent of their club afh,ia-
| lions, while the New York A. c. had the
I. pick OF the United States for the occa-
sion. Under present conditions the
American representation in the coming
meet must be limited to athletes resid-
ing In the metropolitan district.
1t Is believed that other meetings VIII
be arranged for the swedish team with
tea ms Of the New England and middle
West districts. so that with three meets
In prospect there is little chance OF the
venture resulting In a loss.
The date set for the trip Is not posi-.
tiR, but the Swedes have the choice of
June or July. II is not likely that they
will remain for the American champion
ship meeting. as that Is set Tor th'
middle Of September and the Swedes
have to return home in time for the'i
own championships. which take place
tho first week in Septembcr.
The invitation or challenge Which was
sent on the oscar II. yesterday follows;
New York Athlete club ..
Central PARK south, New York
February. Is isis
ncar s,, IT.. Ss Inv, fT ,ssre A, NH We NV" w
Olympiai held ,hi. year ami feels that !
1t were possible to arrange interna'ioiaI ,ra.,
ami the different dIstri,Ts Of the United STATE
II would no, only hc a very good, thing TO-
a'fn w Ia, 'r emo 'm ,hr New YORK Athletic Gu,
,~or,lall. extends to your honorable a.soca
ton an invitation to bring a team Of an
year 20 sonrc,s sss,nst . team Of athlete
of thr METROPOLITAN Association, which asso
Fl1flNn includes Tue SlAtt> VI WV b"N
Come tout and New Jersey. tho meet 20 b
held under the auspices OF the Ne" forI
Athletic Clut.
the other associations.
II the above rroposAl meets With the az
proyal of your honor able boly Nc VIII b
] pleased to hea- from you AT your earlie'
= convenience. Very truly yours,
MATTHEW y HALPIN,
Chairman. Committee on Athletics
Q To N-n inn,pnn. secretary, S"cd'.h imt
tour t'hietsS. Stockholm. Sucden
4 The steamship oscar II of III
I, : NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Line sailed froi
Hoboken Yesterday afternoon carryin
h Ernie Hjertherg, the trainer Of Swedis
2 athletes. who has been In this c"unir
/ since December on a visit. he VII! -
5 turn tn. latter part 81 July with "A 'ea'
a ~ thirty picked athletes 20 compe
agains, "a team OF Americans. Thre
amateur boxers, John karpiiShy ,
y cleveland. John Maioney u! Phi.aiclpH.
aud William ~Srcug.er Of New for'
were aboard the steamship. They ~
going 10 sweden, Norway ard l'"nuna'
To- compete TN nmateu- hpNinG contest