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June 19, 1925
Seward Daily Gateway
Seward, Seward County, Alaska
What is this article about?
General Chairman Swetmann announces that contestants in the Fourth of July Marathon mountain climb must undergo heart tests beforehand for safety. Entries close June 26, and the race will be canceled if fewer than four participants.
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HEART TEST FOR
MARATHON RACERS
Owing to the strenuous exercise attached to climbing Marathon mountain on the Fourth of July, all contestants must undergo a heart test a few days before the race, was the announcement made last evening by General Chairman Swetmann. This, as a matter of personal safeguard. One may possess the spirit but not the stamina, it is stated, so to avoid any possible danger from the grueling race up the mountain and back again, the test is to be made as a precautionary measure.
It is stated the last day for entries for this event will be June 26, on which day they close. Less than four entries for this race means it will be canceled.
MARATHON RACERS
Owing to the strenuous exercise attached to climbing Marathon mountain on the Fourth of July, all contestants must undergo a heart test a few days before the race, was the announcement made last evening by General Chairman Swetmann. This, as a matter of personal safeguard. One may possess the spirit but not the stamina, it is stated, so to avoid any possible danger from the grueling race up the mountain and back again, the test is to be made as a precautionary measure.
It is stated the last day for entries for this event will be June 26, on which day they close. Less than four entries for this race means it will be canceled.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
Survival
What keywords are associated?
Heart Test
Marathon Racers
Marathon Mountain
Fourth Of July
Race Entries
Safety Measure
What entities or persons were involved?
General Chairman Swetmann
Where did it happen?
Marathon Mountain
Story Details
Key Persons
General Chairman Swetmann
Location
Marathon Mountain
Event Date
Fourth Of July
Story Details
Contestants must undergo heart tests before climbing Marathon mountain and back on Fourth of July due to strenuous nature; announcement by Swetmann for safety. Entries close June 26; cancel if fewer than four.