The Free lance. (State College, Pa.) 1887-1904, May 01, 1901, Image 25

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    The great hydraulic power plants at Niagara will be in
teresting-, for one can there see how the great cataract has
been harnessd and compelled to do the work of millions of
laborers.
On Friday, May 31, and Saturday, June Ist, the Pan-
Amcrican Intercollegiate Athletic Championships will be
held on the Athletic Field of the magnificent Stadium on
the grounds of the Pan-American Exposition.
The following track and field events are open to all
amateur undergraduate collegians of the United States:
100 yards dash, 220 yards dash, 440 yards run, half-mile
run, one mile run, two miles run, 120 yards hurdle race (10
hurdles, 3 feet 6.) 220 yards hurdle race (10 hurdles, 2 feet
6 inches.) Running high jump, running broad jump, pole
vauit, putting 16-lb. shot, throwing 16-lb. hammer.
Gold, silver and bronze medals will be awarded tc the
first, second and third men respectively in each event.
Trophies will be given to the two colleges scoring greatest
number of points.
Entries close with the Bureau of Sports, Pan-American
Exposition, 443 Ellicott Square, Buffalo, N. Y., May 18th.
1901.