The Alaska daily empire., 1922-10-10
new STADIUM
CLAIMS MANY
NOVEL STUNTS
Many Interesting Features
Provided for in Philadel-
phia S Franklin Field.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 10.-The
opening of the University of Penn
sylvania's football teason on Septem-
Der 80 marked the inauguration of
a college athletic stadium which, in
many respects, is considered one of
the finest in America. In seating ca
pacity-it accommodates a minimum
Of 1000 people-it is second only
to the Yale Bowl in the East 1t is
first in that it can be used for
football, baseball and track sports.
1t is likewise unique in that every
foot of space beneath the huge
stands is to be utilized as training
rooms as an adjunct to the athletic
and physical education work of the
University.
The actual dedication of the new
when the U. S. Naval Academy plays
Pennsylvania. President Harding
has been invited to be present on
this occasion. The new field will
also be the scene of the annual
Army-Navy game. November 25.
The University of Pennsylvania
will introduce in the new stadium
special features which should please
spectators. No one is allowed on
the side-lines during the game. Play
ers and coaches representing both
Pennsylvania and her opponent are
given seats in a special box in front
of the stands Old varsity players
x,rhn hnan in "a habit nf cittin O
on the side-lines also are provided
for in the stands.
For Track Sports
Especial attention was given. in
building the stadium, to make it well
adapted for track sports. The old
stands have for several years been
too small to hold the crowds at the
the two-day relay carnival Not only
will the extra seating capacity cor
rect this, but the stands have been
built at such an angle that the races
can be seen to better advantage.
The new field embodies several
radical structural changes in stadium
Council gave the University permits
sion to arcade the sidewalks on three
sides of the old field AS the en-
frances are from the outside, instead
OF at the four corners of the field
as heretofore, it has been possible
to eliminate the passageway in front
of the present stands. These changes
gave the architects about Is feet
more width for the base of the sta
dunn. The seating surface of the
stadium has been constructed at a
much sharper angle than in the old
stands, with the result that the new
field has a capacity of double that
Of the former stands, without in any
way affecting the athletic field it.
self.
Architectural Beauty
The exterior of the new stadium
presents an appearance OF great
architectural beauty and distinction.
Because of arcading the surrounding
sidewalks it has been possible for
the architect to provide a series of
beautiful arches, 80 in number, sur
rounding the entire field. Their
style is north Italian, their dimen-
sions about 20 feet in width and from
81 to 81 feet in height. The outer
walls therefore present the appear
ance of Roman viaduct.
Two big training rooms occupy
prominent positions under the north
and south stands. They contain the
most modern equipment. In addi-
ton there are at least half a dozen
training rooms for the minor sports.
There is a rifle range. a crew room
where two eight-oared crews may
work on the rowing machines and a
large room for indoor track work.
long enough for broad jumping and
high enough for pole vaulting. Pro
vision also has been made for eight
squash courts and place for indoor
soccer practice. All the rooms be-
meath the stands will be heated and
lighted from a central plant. When