The H. A. A has received a letter inviting all members to take part in the spring meeting of the Philadelphia Fencing and Sparring Club, at Stenton, Wayne Junction, (Philadelphia & Reading R. R.) on Saturday, May 5th. Events: 100-yards dash, 220-yards dash, 440-yards dash, half-mile run, mile run (handicap), hurdle race (120 yards, 10 hurdles), 100-yards dash (open to club members only), 440-yards dash (open to club members only), running high jump, running broad jump, standing broad jump, bicycle race, two miles (open to all amateurs), tug of war (teams of four, limited in weight to 650 pounds, 10 min. limit), fencing, singlestick, tennis singles (open to all amateurs). Gold and silver medals will be given for first and second prizes, except for fencing, singlestick and tennis, for which first prizes of pewter cups will be given. The rules of the National Association of Amaturs will govern the meeting. Entrance fee, 50 cents for each event except tug of war, which is $4.00 per team, and bicycle race and tennis, which are $1.00 each. Entries to be made to J. Frank McFadden, secretary committee of arrangements, 121 Chestnut street. Entries close May 2d.
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