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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (Sept. 20, 1908)
6 tJTE STODAI OKEGOMAN, PORTLAND, SEPTEMBER ZO. T90S. A. C. GILBERT CLEARING BAR AT 13 FEET, AND OTHER ATHLETES IN ACTION jT jta . " - ' , p y I 5 Jr ?fSfilPpif iiiiMffllll lWHpni -.1 .. 1 ' . . ... ... ....... I,.,. .;, :. S ,i . ' .S' .-i .vf '5 :: . : 1 .V :i 1 X . 1 -i; t'xo I' '.. Z :.5-W' ft f ...... .U. J ' I -f --i- 1 - v.v.J : I - rrwv y - - w , . - ;, -J 6 d y . to. ALFRED C. GILBERT, POLEVAITLTING. THE TEJT PICTURES SHOW GIL BERT AT DIFFERENT STAGES OF THE SAMS) VAULT. i t OREGON'S VICTORS IE DECLII PLAUDITS Athletes Who Succeeded in London Games Display Modesty After Triumphs. HERO BUSINESS NOW OVER Voting Men Blawsned With 'Well- Earned Medals Weary of Wor ship and the Superabundance of Glory. BT W. J. PETRAIN3 "Remember, boys, you are heroes for ten days then go to urork." The above admonition was President Roosevelt's parting- injunction to the members of the All-American team on the occasion of the victorious athletes' visit to the Nation's Chief Executive at Oyster Bay August SI. Today majority of the members of that peer less aggregation of American brawn and muscle has followed the advice so ably given. Among the exceptions are Oregon's trio of Olympic winners, but within a few days they will also have followed the President's advice, and it baa only been because of their triumphal tour across the United States that they have not adhered to the dictum sooner. Portland and Oregon displayed a de sire to welcome the three athletes who brought fame to the state In a fitting manner, and In order to accommodate their fellow-cltixens, the boys delayed their homecoming. Next week the hero business will have ceased and Forrest Smlthson, Dan Kelly and Alfred Gilbert will turn their energies to other channels whereby the state may be benefited in a new manner. Gilbert, a benedict since last night. Is on his way to Tale University to complete his education as a physician and surgeon, that he may remedy the Ills of his fellow-man. and the other two are preparing to embark In mercantile pursuits. The memory of their close asaocla tlon, not only during the London com petitions, but also during their tri umphal trip across the continent, when, as native sons of Oregon, they were feted, dined and tendered ova tions from the time they left New Tork City, will prove a lasting source of pleasant recollections of merit ap preciated. President Roosevelt's greeting. New York's welcome, the ovations at Chi cago and Denver, and, above all, the magnificent reception tendered the boys at the conclusion of their Jour ney at Portland, fittingly commemo rate the feats of valor performed in a foreign competition, and add to inter est in healthful, outdoor sports among the general public as well as to pro mote a greater Incentive to emulate their example on the part of the younger generation. Oregon's Fame Abroad. While the various entertainments, receptions and the like extended the boys on their way home testify to the appreciation ' of the American public at feats of strength and endurance, it has also served the purpose of adver tising the advantages of the State of Oregon in a far greater manner than could have been secured through any other medium of exploitation. In New Tork, the Oregon trio was second only to Johnny Hayes and Mel vln Sheppard In the expressions of the throngs gathered along the line of march of the great parade In honor of the Olympic winners. On every hand there were shouts for Hayes and , Sheppard, both of whom are New Yorkers, and yet It seemed that almost as frequently the names of Smlthson, Kelly and Gilbert were uttered as en thustastically. A great deal of Ore gon'a popularity In the metropolis was due to the personality of her three sons, each of whom is regarded aa a wonderful athlete by practically every member of the All-American team. Ray, Ewry. Cloughton, Carpenter, Cartmell, Shaw, Garrells, Cook. Raraey, Flanagan, McGrath, Daniels, Shep pard. Ralph Rose, Robbins, Harry Porter, Glftln, Coe, Rector, Lawson Robertson, Paul Pilgrim and Johnny Hayes were among the stars of the All-Amerlcan team who sang the praises of Kelly, Smlthson and Gilbert on every occasion, whether the Oregon boys were present or not. Their fel low athletes seemed to realise that there was something marvelous about the ability of Smlthson, Gilbert and Kelly because of their hailing from Oregon. Most of the athletes knew very little about Oregon, but when they sailed from New Tork on the steamship Philadelphia, and the three Oregon bors Immediately formed an alliance, the balance of the 90-odd athletes were soon cognizant of this state and Its geographical location. When all three scored at London the Interest in Oregon and the Paclfio Coast was Intensified to a marked de gree. The American stars have an nounced their intention of coming to Oregon to embark in business or pro. (essional careers. Hose, Oregon's Friend. Ralph Rose, the remarkable weight man, proved one of the most ardent advocates of Oregon, and while he la a native of Healdsburg, CaL. ha scarce' ly ever mentioned his own state, but almost continually dwelt upon the splendid treatment that had been ac corded him by the Multnomah Amateur Athletlo Club during the Amateur Ath letic Union games at the Lewis and Clark Fair In 1905. John Flanagan and Matt McGrath, both of whom are members of the New Tork police de partment, announced their intention of visiting the Coast with their faml lies next year, and when informed that Seattle was to have "a world s exposl tlon in 1909, they were all the more pleased at having arrived at such a decision. John C. Garrells. of Chicago, the famous University of Michigan football and track team star, who ran second to Forrest Smlthson at London, is another enthuslas. tie admirer of the Oregon boys. His state ment relative to them is worthy of re publication and Is as follows: "You can say for me that a better trio of athletes, or a more gentlemanly bunch of boys than Forrest Smlthson, Alfred Gilbert and Dan Kelly are not to be found anywhere in America, or for that matter. In the world. I have had the pleasure of being associated with them on numerous occasions, while they were competing In the East prior to the Olym pic games, and when I learned that each of them had been selected to go to Lon don, It was a source of considerable pleas ure to me. I'll say that I had entertained hopes of beating Smlthson at London, and tried my very best, but I will now admit that he is the greatest hurdler the world has ever produced, and If my state ment Is worth anything, you will see that he maintains his supremacy. Another fond recollection during the balance ot my life will be my association with Alfred Gilbert during the time we toured Ger many. Switzerland. Belgium, Holland, Austria. Italy and France together Just after the London games. I do not know where I could have selected a more agree able companion for a Journey of that kind than Mr. Gilbert. I am almost as proud of your Oregon boys as though they were natives of Chicago, and you can rest assured that I shall visit Portland at the very first opportunity I have." Harry Porter, the worlds champion high-Jumper, Is another AU-American star who voiced his approval of the Oregon boys and who Is anxious to visit the coast. Porter believes that Dan Kelly is the greatest sprinter in America today, and says that if Kelly will retire from athletics for one year in order to allow his injured leg a chance to mend properly, he is capable of again equaling the world's mark of which he is now the holder. James E. Svlllvan. president of the Amateur Athletic Union, and probably the best American authority on amateur sports, is another man of prominence In the athletic world who never fails to say a good word for Oregon when the op portunity offers. Mr. Sullivan, in his talk with President Roosevelt, after the i k L J-t 'Yii 7r. I GILBERT HOLDS 1 Oregon Man Has Made Feet 7 Inches in the ": Pole Vault. 12 latter had complimented the Oregon boys at Oyster Bay, said, "Mr. President, I am very glad that you complimented the Oregon boys. They well deserve It, lor each of them is a star in his particular line, and Mr. Kelly is a capable man in several events. Their Btate deserves great credit for the men she has turned out. In fact I believe Oregon is entitled to the palm in amateur athletics for the cleanliness and splendid attainments of the athletes she does send to the various competitions in which they have won honors." Fine Future for Oregon. "I know," replied the Presden? "Ore gon is a great state, and has a wonderful future. Her sons do her proud. Tes, Mr. Sullivan, I am highly pleased with the Oregon boys." The above .conversation between the President and Mr. Sullivan, took place after the Nation's Chief Executive had lauded the performances of the Oregon boys in his remarks to the assembled ath letes, and it was after this conversation that a photograph was taken of the Pres ident bidding farewell to Kelly, Smlthson, and Gilbert on the veranda of his home after the other members of the team had started for the boat-landing. President Roosevelt Is a remarkable man, and while every member of the All- Amerlcan team had entertained a whole some respect for him before their visit to Oyster Bay, this feeling was Intensified two-fold after having met the greatest American of the day. The President dis played his remarkable versatility In keep ing in touch with public matters when the boys were introduced to him individually. As each man was presented, whether he be a victor or an unfortunate who bad not gained a place, the President knew his athletic specialty and congratulated or sympathised with him as the case might be, yet assured each and every one of them that he was proud of the show ing they had made. After leaving New xork the Oregon athletes visited Buffalo, and while they were not entertained by any athletic or ganization, they enjoyed a most pleasant ACBXEVEMEXTS OF THE OREGON ATHLETES. Forrest C. Smlthson, of Portland, holder of the world's record in high hurdles, set a new mark in that event at the London Olympic games. His time for the HO meters (120.7 yards) was 15 seoonds flat. Alfred C Gilbert, ot Portland, won the pole vault at London with a Jump of 12 feet 2 Inches. Cook, of Chicago, is recorded with having tied Gilbert, but merely Jumped IX feet- I Inches in bis keat. Gilbert beat him seven Inches in the Jump off. .The Oregon boy holds the world's record of .12 feet 1 inches for this event. Dan J. Kelly, of Baker City, took second place in the broad Jump at London. He was defeated by Frank C. Irons, of Chicago. Kelly Is also the holder of the world's record for the 100-yard dash, and has tied the record for the 220-yard dash. trip to Niagara Falls and other Informal entertainments. From Buffalo the party went to Chi cago where they were the guests of the Illinois Athletic Club; Chicago's new and well-appointed organization which prom ises to prove a factor in the athletlo prowess of the country within the next two years. Like all new organizations; the Illinois Athletic Club is somewhat handloapped at the start from lack of athletic material, but it possesses a satis factory corps of trainers and can be de pended upon to make a strong bid for the athletlo supremacy very soon. Charles J. Zeller, the capable chairman of the in door committee of that organization, has undertaken the task of developing a spirit of athletics in his club, and is being backed up in the most enthusiastic man ner . by the board of governors. This aururs well for the consummation of the club's ambition, and those interested In amateur athletics will do well to remem ber the name of the Illinois Athletic Club, for It is likely to soon become one of the leading clubs in these sports in the country. Fine Reception In Chicago. With fondest recollections of an enjoy able stay In Chicago, the Oregon boys went to Denver. They were accompanied as far as St Louis by Mr. Zeller, who had formed a warm attachment for the boys, and expressed his intention of some day visiting Portland and the Pacific North. west On their arrival at Denver the party was met at the depot by a dele gation from the Denver Athletlo Club and escorted to the handsome quarters of that organization. The Denver clubmen, seemingly, could not do enough for the boys, and their stay in the Colorado capi tal was one that will long be remembered. Banquets, automobile rides and theater parties came with such regularity that the . guests had scarcely time to address a few postal cards home during their stay. The cordial welcome extended the de layed party at Salt Lake City by tha Young Men's Christian Association was one of the most delightful features of the trip. The members of the Salt Lake As sociation took the party on an automobile trip through the city which Included a visit to the University of Utah and the famous Mormon Tabernacle, where they heard the regular concert on tho grand organ. The morning after leaving Salt Lake the party awoke in Oregon, and from Baker City to Portland they were the recipients of ovations. At the conclu sion of the Portland demonstration the hero stunt was ended and henceforth the athletes' time will be occupied by the more serious matter of attending to their future. ieh or the boys desires to ex tend thanks to the people of Portland and tha members of the committee who labored faithfully in making it the suc cess it was, and to convey to them their delight at again being homo. DOES BETTER IN PRACTICE Before He Retires' He Expects to Raise His Mark to Thirteen Feet Pictures Show His Remarkable 6klll. ' The world's pole-vaulting record, held by Alfred C Gilbert, the Oregon boy, wljo won the Olymplo vault at Lon don, Is regarded throughout the East as one of the most remarkable feats in athletics. Gilbert, who is but five feet six Inches in height, established a record of 12 feet 7 inches in the pole vault, which mark he made on Frank lin Field, Philadelphia, during a. field competition wherein he represented Tale against the University of Penn sylvania. Soma few years ago the vaulting record stood at a mark but a trifle over It feet but Gilbert expects to set the mark at IS feet before he con cludes his career at the sport He has on two occasions accomplished the hitherto unbelievable feat of vaulting 12 feet and It was while in tha act of accomplishing it that he was caught by the camera. Tho photographer who took the pictures of the Oregon boy performing this remarkable feat is W. H. Wallace, of 563 Amsterdam avenue. New Tork City, one of several people present when the mark was made. The pictures shown herewith are re markable, for the reason that they plainly show how the wonderful vault er accomplishes the feat or going over a bar set higher than his pole. Each position is perfect and the ten pictures form a consecutive series that are ex planatory in a measure of how the feat is accomplished, Some time ago W. R. Dray, another vaulter of prominence, is said to have beaten Gilbert's record, but if he did so, his feat is not recognized by the Amateur Athletic Union. Dray, at the instigation of some of his friends, sent out typewritten stories to the effect that he had beaten Gilbert's mark. . These stories are said to be absolutely unfounded and, unfortunate ly, were published in a number of pa pers. Throughout the East, where the sporting pages of the Dig dailies are most extensively read, Gilbert is the recognized champion of the world at the pole vault On this page are also shown pictures of Forrest C. Smlthson, the world's champion hurdler, in the act of clear ing one of the barriers at the compe titions at Celtic Park, Long Island, on the afternoon of the big celebration in New Tork, August 29, and one of Dan J. Kelly broad Jumping. The Celtio Park meet was a handicap af fair, and as both Oregon boys were handicapped heavily on account ot their showing at London and other places, the best they could do was to secure second places. HAS CINCH OS PORTLAND California Magnates Have No Fear of McCredie. BT HARRY B. SMITH. SAN FRANCISCO. Sept 19. (Spe cial.) Baseball gossip in San Fran cisco Is somewhat at a standstill, i Everything has been laid aside to await the return of Ewing and Henry Berry from Portland. From this end of the circuit it begins to look very much as if the Califomlans are going to have trouble with Portland, and it may be they will find that they can not Bwlng matters as easily as they imagine. As a matter of fact, the 4 Coast League needs Portland far mora than Portland needs the league. When the subject was mentioned the other day to a Coast League official, he said: 1 "I don't look for any trouble with McCredie. He wants his way, of course, and the other directors want their way. If it comes to the worst, we will not give up the Portland ter ritory. The franchise belongs to the league. We can get plenty of Port land men t put their capital into the team. McCredie has always made money out of the club, and there are plenty of Portland people who .are aware of this. It we could give them an eight-team league, we would like to do it, but it does not look feasible." Such talk sounds a bit warlike, and as If there is trouble ahead in the camp of the Coasters. Slug Slattery, the Oakland catcher, has been having his troubles of late. Since the Oakland club has been los ing so persistently, the Commutervlllo fans have always been ready to knock. They object to Slattery because they think he is lazy, and a week ago, one Sunday morning, they made some rather personal remarks. Slattery re sponded, and police had to be called to quell the disturbance. Last Tuesday the bleacherites made remarks about Dolly Gray. Slattery came to the rescue, and had a conflict with one of the hoodlums. He came off best but for all that he Is apt to' T find that life is a misery. It Is said that he has written to Charles Baum, of the Fresno State League team, that he is dissatisfied with his surround ings, and that he would not object to a change. So you may hear that ths leading sticker has gone to other pas tures. More news has come about Bill Burns, the former Los Angeles pitch er. Mike Fisher, who Is arranging tha trip of the All-Amerlcan ball team that will go to the Orient next No vember, had a letter from Burns, in which the latter said his doctors told him ha might not be able to play any i more ball during his life. His Injuries are said to have been received as a result of an altercation with Bob Gan loy. Another man who will probably make the trip, and who Is well known td Portland fans, is Buck Freeman, with' Washington. Buck wants to take his wife on ths outing, and if this can be arranged, will be a member of tha party. The Dlpsea run, better known in California as the Marathon of the West was contested over the hills and mountains ot Marin County last Sun day. It Is an uphill and downhill course of about 10 miles. All told, there were 85 contestants, of whom more than 80 finished. The race at tracted thousands of spectators, and among the visitors who tramped over to see the finish were Bert Kerrigan, now active in Olympic Club circles, and Peter Grant who takes a healthy Interest in all matters athletic. Pets confessed a couple of days later that it was rather strenuous exercise for him, but he said he enjoyed the walk. It should be explained for the benefit of Portlanders that Peter didn't par ticipate in the contest except as an on-looker. Escape "Crimps " Clutches. ' BAN FRANCISCO, Sept 19. FlvS landsmen Jumped overboard from the schooner Wlnslow into the bay this morning to escape from the vessel. Two of them were picked up by a boat from the Sailors' Union and the other three were dragged out of the water in an exhausted condition. The men allege that they were lured on board the schooner through misrepresenta tion and believed that they were about to be shanghaied. For bargains in trunks, suit esses and bags go to the Harris Trunk Co 132 Sixth, odd Oregonian. They are selling off the bankrupt stock of tha Pacific Coast Trunk & Bag Co. Tomorrow (Monday) positively ths last day for discount on East Sid gas? bills. Don't fail to read Gas Tips.
