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In the Boston Globe of the 5th in it ap
pears the following report of the athletic
sports at the first field day of the Knights
of Brendan at the Locust Street
grounds. It was nearly 10 last night when the final in a long list of professional and amateur events was decided. During the day fully 2500 persons were admitt- ed to the grounds. In that number were most of the old-time field athletes. In the five-mile special race Dick Grant was the surprise who??, on the second last lap, he ran away from his four competitors. The day was perfect for outdoor sports, there being just enough damp- ness to keep the track in first class condition. That everything went on smoothly was due in a great measure to Dennis Mc Gillicuddy, who had general supervision of the field. When throwing the 56 pound weight for height began, it was getting dark. This came near causing the death of D J Mahoney. After Mr. Mahoney had thrown the weight the glare of one of the electric lights near the place where the world’s championship contest be- tween himself and Mr Pendergast was taking place prevented him seeing the weight as it decended until it had near- ly reached his head. Before he had time to get out of the way it touched his cheek near the right eye, blackening the later, and then came with almost full force down on his chest. His work with the weight which fol lowed was a revelation to the hundreds who watched the contest and when he broke the world’s record for height, touching the 15 feet 8 inches mark us- ing only one hand, there was a tremend- ous outburst of applause. His best throw made later was 15 feet 8-3/4 inches Pendergast, who was in perfect condition and used both hands, touched the 15 feet 11-3/4 in. record. The previous world’s record for height, made by J S Mitchell of the New York A. A, was 15 feet 6-1/2 in. In the running high jump Ellery H Clark, well known in athletic circles in this city took third place with 5ft 5in. Mr Clark won the broad jump with 21ft 8 in., and was second in the 16 lb shot with 36 ft 3-1/2 in. The other events were won as follows: Throwing the 56 pound weight for dis- tance .-Won by Dennis J Mahoney, 31 ft; James Pendergast, 30 ft., second Beston 24 ft., third. Throwing the 16 pound hammer.- Won by Mahoney, 146ft; Pendergast 116ft, second; Clark 95ft, third. Mr James Pendergast is a native of Kensington, P. E. Island and competed in the Caledonian Club games at Sum- erside during Home Comers Week, 1904. |
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