The Washington herald., 1920-07-18
AMERICAN ATHLETES ON TIPTOE FOR OLYMPIC GAMES
Competitors
Old Greek Contests the Union

marathon was fred every person arose from
his seat. They strained their gaze to-
ward the street leading from over the His
sus. The cavalry dashed down the street,
clearing the way for the tired runner. But
sound ran faster than horse or man, and
before the runner appeared to those in the
stadium they had caught the cry, "It h q
Greek; we win!'
A lady from Smyrna took OF her Jewels
and sent them to Loues, the little shepherd
boy from the Attican Hills. Others followed
wi.h s.!oVc:s of tokens for the victor. Tha
host OF people rolled the applause backward
and forward. The hopes of the generous,
hospitable Greeks were fulfilled.
Loues received the spontaneous ovation Of
his nation. The peasant Of the village Of
Amarovsi was the hero Of Greece. he had
saved his countrymen from the almost in
evitable shame, that of not winning an event
IN the Olympiad. Dramatic tales soon
reached the ears of the visiting scribes. II
was said that Loues had told the starters at
Marathon that he would win the race or
ole. Again a story was told that Loues had
entered the marathon with the hope of rain-
ing the recognition of high officials, who
might release his brother from prison. This
report was met by Loues's denial, stating
tnat he knew the tradition of Grecian games.
which meant nothing but honor to himself
and kindred.
THE various Olympiads have had their
pathetic sides and their amusing as well.
story is told Of how the Hungarians al
most created turmoil during the games held
in Paris in 1900. Those who witnessed
these events will never forget the scene that
took place when the confusion of the Partisan
bandmaster stirred the emotions of the Aus
tria- Hungary adherents. The bandmaster
was informed by the officials to signalize the
nation winning each event by playing the
national anthem Of that country.
Enthusiasm ran high the stadium almost
bulged with humanity. At the Paris game.
OF 1900 Americans were winning with an
'NpSHdoh " Otucr hrde0Z
lem, product Of the University Of Penn
syivania, had won the sixty meter sprint
His success was announced by the playing
Of the ''Star Spangled Banner"
Jarvis, an American, won the 100 meters
da@h. This achievement was signaled by the
playing Of the Star Spangled Banner"
Tewkesbury, another son of Old Penn, cap
tured the 200 meters event. This was made
known to the multitude by a repetition Of
the Star Spangled Banner" Long, also
an American entry, romped home with pre-
mier honors in the 400 meters race. His
victory was announced to the tuneful rendi-
tion of the 'Star Spangled Banner"
George Orton, another entry, followed by
faithful sons of the Red and Blue, finished
first in the $500 meters steeplschase. IL
this time Americas national anthem was
sharing the familiarity of the Marseillaise
with the Partisan musicians. Kraenzlein fig
ured in another victory; Baxter triumphed
for Uncle Sam; Prinsten followed with like
success. The Star Spangled Banner BY
this time was contagious to the vocal parts
of the world. Before Ewry was through his
performances the tune had been played three
more times. Partisans of other national