The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-03-14
OLYMPIC TRIALS
SET FOR JUNE rs

Sectional track and field try-outs
for the Seventh Olympic Games at
Antwerp, Belgium. will be held
throughout the country June 26- This
date was selected at meeting or
members OF the American Olympic
committee. Following the confer
ence the date for the sectional trials
was decided, which will be held sim
uitaneously, under present plans, at
Pasadena. Cal; Stage Field, Chicago
and Franklin Field. Philadelphia
No provisions for Southern try-outs
was made. Absence of specific men
ton of that section OF the country
was accepted as significant in view
OF the fact that doubt has existed
below the Mason-Dixon line.
This plan, together with other
plans, which were tentatively adopt
ed, will be submitted for ratification
this afternoon at the meeting OF the
American Olympic committee in the
New York A. c. The meeting. con-
trary to original arrangements, will
be open tor representatives OF the
press Mr.. Kirby brought up this
question In the course OF the session
and convinced his fellow committee
men OF the ACCESSIBILITY OF this ar
rangement 1t was also determined
to hold another meeting Sunday af-
teeEnoon, at which complies details
OF the plans for Americas prepare
tioyH for the coming world classic
WALL be divulged. Tomorrow's meet
ing will be an executive committee
session at which the matters sub
najtted this afternoon Will be review
% and eitAeEa approved or disap-
proved. 49,
Considerable doubt exists an to the
adrisa btf4ty- OF conducting t-yeuts
for the Eastern section of the coun-
try at Franklin Field. The officials
are understood to be undecided on a
plan which provides for holding this
meet, and the National A. A. U. out
door championships. which will be
the ANAL trials. at Soldiers Field.
Cambridge The prospect OF finan-
ciai success will guide the commit
tee in its deliberations, and for this
reason 1t Is probable a decision will
be reached awarding both meets to
Cambridge. The final tryouts will
probably be held July II.
Representatives of the fifteen diff
ferent sports governing bodies at
Inflated with the American Olympic
committee will attend the session
The army will be represented by
Major Gen. William NJ. Wright and
the navy by Commander c. b. Mayo.
The sports which viii be represented
lnCiuu6 IIACk ana Hctu dIA1cI1SS,
fencing. trapshooting, revolver shoot
ing. college athletics, skating. rowing
cycling. rifle shooting, rugby football
golf and tennis.
A schedule Of The business which
will be considered includes the in
PRODUCTION OF governing resolutions,
dates ami places for trials and try
outs, preliminary and final, in all
sports In which the United States
will be represented at Antwerp. ar
rangemcnts for collection of funds
by private and public subscription.
discussion Of the coaching problem
and decision on the number OF
coaches necessary. considerations of
transportation plans. discussion of
housing and headquarters plans while
abroad, segregation and instruction
OF various committees, reports of
committees and suggestions to be
read. reports of athletic conditions
In all sections OF the country. reports
of foreign nations Olympic games
activities and reports of army and,
navy participation.