What Stocktonites Were Doing 98 Years Ago
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The owners and managers of the swimming pools in Stockton and Phillipsburg are formulating plans for the purpose of holding a water tournament between the two counties. We have had ball tournaments, golf tournaments, and various other kinds of tournaments, but nothing like a water tournament, and this is what these pool owners want to do. The meet will consist of nine subjects: fifty- foot dash, 75-foot dash, 100-foot dash, 200-foot dash, underwater swim for distance, plunge for distance, 75-foot backhanded stroke swim, fancy diving, and diving for pennies. The one getting the pennies from the bottom of the pool in the shortest time shall be declared the winner. Each team shall be limited only to members who live and reside in their respective cities. The contest is not limited to age and shall include only men and boys, and all to compete together in one class. The meet will be decided by a number of points made by members of each team. The team making the greatest number of points shall be declared the winner. The following system shall be used for scoring: first place in any event shall count five points; second place three points; and third place one point. Each team shall be limited to not more than three entries in each event. Each county is figuring on holding a local meet before the tournament to select contestants. The tryout for Rooks will probably be held in the latter days of July. It might be well for those interested to get in touch with the manager of the Stockton Pool for a definite date to know the rules of the tournament. Such a tournament has a good purpose, which will stimulate more interest in swimming.