“The boys really learn the
mechanics of running on the hills,”
explained Coach Waters. “They
soon learn the importance of car
rying their weight properly and
how to use it to create momentum
on the down grades. It brings con
tinuity of motion as well as con
tinuity of deep breathing. It gives
them a chance to fill their lungs
with good, clean air, and at the
same time ihe exercising is bound
to strengthen their lungs and in
crease their capacity.
“Cross-country running can be
overdone by too much racing. Up
here at Manhattan we take our
distance running seriously and
strive to excel, but not to the point
where the efforts place too great
a physical strain on growing boys."
Anyone looking at Manhattan's
squad of hill-and-dale runners
would be quick to agree with their
coach that the work he prescribes
is mighty good for them.
Glenn Cunningham is studying
at New York University for a
Ph. D. in physical education. Cun
ningham holds a bachelor's degree
from Kansas and a master’s from
Iowa.
Meiji Shrine, Japanese sport cen
ter. will be the scene of the major
competitions in the 1940 Olympics.
jAn Olympic Village to accommodate
■3,000 will be built in suburbs of
Tokyo.
The chief job of Ernest R. Poole,
head of the tourist department of
the Canadian National Railways, is
to explore the Canadian wilder
ness looking for good hunting and
fishing spots.
Jimmy McLarnin has fought el
even world champions during his
ring career. McLarnin, a golf en
thusiast, never goes to see a fight.
Lou Ambers, the lightewight
champion, is a baseball fan and
plays with neighborhood teams.
