Athletics of To-Day by Graham

J •. IPI.'G In merica the competitors are not allowe to dim the ole, and it is rather doubtful if the simple hold is not more effective. In the Champion– ships (1900) J. Ir. Baxter ( ennsylvani. Univer ity) shO\ ·cd magnificent form, hough he did not move his hands after the first grip. The supports and ar should be much hea\: ier than those used for high jump. The former should e at least 13 or 14 feet high and e rovided vith foot-rests so tha the ar can be easily raised or lowered. round the pole a movable Iastic and shoul be laced which should e mo ·e up the olc to the height of he bar to e crossed, so tha the grip is sure to e taken at the right height. The exercise i one that requires a certain amount of gymnastic ability and be arms must be "ell developed o str ighten the ody and raise i over he har. Before jumping it is well to notice that • th it ' in which one is to fall ha no ed res a an awhvarcl faJI from such a height may be • t– tended vith seriou con equenccs. ju LO. ·c JU IPI • T Each corn ti or allowed hr mpctil 1 o the