Program for the Athletic-Gymnastic Carnival held by the Detroit Young Men's Christian Association on March 16, 1905 at the Light Guard Armory

Description:

Program for the Athletic-Gymnastic Carnival held by the Detroit Young Men's Christian Association on March 16, 1905 at the Light Guard Armory. An art nouveau-style illustration of a woman with long braids wearing a crown and surrounded by roses is on the cover. Within the members of the competing teams, representing Central High, Eastern High, and Detroit University School are listed along with the games officials, and events. The events include a callisthenic drill, 40 yard dashes, 40 yard low hurdles, running high jump, running high dive, 12 lb. shot put, pole vault, parallel bar, horizontal bar, gymnastic contest, and relay potato races. There are also numerous advertisements throughout. The program was printed by the Seidel Printing Company.

Date Issued:

1905-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Detroit Historical Society

Subject Topic:

Y.M.C.A., Gymnastics, Foot Races, and Sporting Events

Format:

Program

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/archive/CF57B739-F5A3-4B48-8AA4-933504176760