PACERS FOR WIDE ELUDE THE H. A. A.

The H. A. A. continued its efforts yesterday to gather together enough distance stars to in sure Edvin Wide sufficient competition for a record-breaking effort in his attempt at the world's twomile mark on the Stadium track next Saturday. Little success was reported last night, however, though there remain still several prospective entrants to be heard from.

Most of the country's first class distance men have been approached in the search for runners to race the Swedish school teacher. Ritola and Theobald were among the first invited.

Yesterday, negotiations with Willie Goodwin, noted Y. M. C. A. flyer, proved unsuccessful, adding another name to the list of those invited who have sent their regrets.

William Cox, one of the leading college distance men of the country has been wired, but no word of reply had been received from him yesterday.

Besides attempting to get in touch with runners directly, the H. A. A. has had Fred Rubren, Secretary of the A. A. U., on the trail of prospective competitors. Up to a late hour last night, however, no success could be reported.