The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1960-05-06
SPORTS of TIMES
Track Meet
Needs Entries
BY LOU FABR0
Times Sports Editor

An about effort is being made to attract a record
number Of athletes for the 1860 Columbus Diocesan
Invitational Track and Field Meet.
AS part of this grand effort, a special meeting has
been called for May 9 = this Monday for grade
school coaches and Catholic Youth Council parish re-
representatives.. The meeting, set to begin at 7:30 pm,
will be held at CYC Headquarters at 1899 Hawthorne
Ave.
AT THE MEETING, COACHES and parish repre-
sentatives will have the opportunity of learning all
about the fifth annual meet and how they can enter
boys in the event. Entry blanks, time schedules, list
of records and rules of eligibility will be distributed.
Because so much time and effort have been de-
voted towards making the 1860 event the best ever
we sincerely hope that these coaches and representa-
tives will answer their invitations and attend the meet
ing.
In the past four years, the track meet has been
run very efficiently; some top-flght exhibitions have
been held; and handsome trophies and ribbons have
been given to winners of various events.
The mi BIG DISAPPOINTMENT has been the
lack of participation. As an example, last year only
four of the Diocese'S 20 high schools sent athletes
while only five of the DioceSes 81 grade schools were
represented.
To remedy this, meet officials have done a lot
of spadework. Although it's still a little early to judge
accurately, their efforts seem to be reaplng results.
Already, more high schools have indicated they will
participate. Also, more grade schools have made IN
quires.
Before going any further, we'll point out that the
meet is sanctioned by the Diocesan superintendent OF
schools, MOnSlgnOf Bennett APPRECIATE. Inc hHlSllS
of Columbus Marian Council makes a big assist by
sending out invitations, running the meet and furnish
ing awards.
THE MEET, WHICH WILL BE HELD Memorial
Day monday, May 30), is divided into two sections
one for high school athletes and one for grade school.
This years meeting will be held at Columbus Easts
Harley Field and will begin at $50 am.
In urging for a good turnout at the Monday meet
ing, Paul Kappes, manager of the meet, said I'VE want
to make this the finest meet ever, but to do 1t, we
need a lot of boys out there taking part. To get the
boys entered, we need the cooperation of coaches and
parish representatives"
Kappes pointed out that it isn't necessary for
schools TO field an entire team or to send any certain
number Of boys. IF only one boy from any school
shows up, he'll be welcomed as warmly as the next
fellow, Kappes said.
n MEET MANAGER ADDED I'VE realize that
most grade schools don't have track teams but we
know that there are a lot Of boys at these schools who
are qualified to take part in this meet. And we like to
see them enter" r
Kappes said boys who aren't members of any
track team would have a better chance if they did a
little running before the meet to get in shape. He en-
phasized that they have to submit an official entry
blank to participate.
incidentally, Kappes has been a tireless promoter
of the meet. A former track star at Rosary High,
kappes has been very generous with his time in work
ing for the success of the meet.
He is readily available to anyone interested in
knowing more about the meet, Just give him a call,
CT 2-8l60 or send him a note at 1777 Mooberry ST.