COPTRISHT, 1883, BT THETHE SPORTINO LIFE PUBLISHING Co. SPORTING ESTBKED AT POST OFFIUB LIFE.AT PHILADELPHIA AS SECOND CLASS MATTER. VOLUME 2. NUMBER 18. PHILADELPHIA AND NEW YORK, FEBRUARY 13, 1884. ' PRICE, FIVE CENTS. PHILADELPHIA WHEliXMEN. THE THE WHEEL. McLauKhlin, of Philadelphia, SPORTING LIFE. has not yet re A Bicycle BILLIARDS. ceived any communication from PUBLISHED WEEKLY Tournament and Exposition Next the Cotton regarding proposed match, but he states that he Hatters of Interest to June. will play him for any amount I AT Devotees of the ditions according to the con The Quaker City Bicycle Club, of this Facts and Fancies Concerning the "Gentle which Catton published. Silent Steed. city, Capt. !»o. 2O2 are now actively engaged Miller, of New Orleans, is busy with the South Ninth Street, Philada. in making pre man's Game." getting tip of a balk line tournament. liminary are to The entries Jl arrangements for the holding of a be Moulds, Abrams, Caste. Miller and Mag- AND THE 'CYCLISTS' ROW. grand wheelmen's tournament glola, if the latter will submit to a handicap in Philadel percent. The games of 2& phia, commencing on June 17th MR. COLLENDKR TALKS. are to be 200 points up, and i No. 23 Park Bow, New York. The Trouble and con- will be played upon a Brunswick and Balke Between Secretary Jenklng and tinning on the 18th and 19th. In connection pany table. Com DB. WILLIAM MORRlSOy, Ufa York Agent.) the with the The Great Table Springfield Club. tournament a grand fair for the ex Maker Gives hit! Views The Armstrong Brothers, P hibition of bicycles, About of Detroit, who own L. A. W. circles have been agitated tricycles and 'cycling Tournaments. and conduct fifty-one billiard tables in their rooms for manufactures in general in different localities TERMS. Two dollars and fifty months over a large-sized will be held on the Mr. H. W. Collender was in Chicago last in the city mentioned twen strictly cents a year, row which has grounds of the track. Already ty-one in one room, eighteen In another, and twelve in advance. Single copies, five cents. heen conducted between a large num week as the guest of Tom Foley. in a third are about organizing Postage free in the Unltea States. the Springfield, ber of manufacturers and dealers in wheel While tournament, a professional pool Mass., Club men's goods there the Herald, of that city, giving not less than $500 In money CORRESPONDENCE on sporting topics, and Mr. Fred. Jenkiiis, Secre and wares have applied for in a lengthy prizes. They desire, as entries, none I section from any space for the exhibition article, suggested lot of but the best of the City, State or country, solicited. tary of the League of American Wheelmen of goods, and a num that the great players of players, and the record of play in the recent | COMMUNICATIONS. Manuscript ber of the best wheelmeij the pool tournaments about the country intended for and editor of the Wheel, a paper in the country United States, and Vignaux, Piot and who are eligible. will decider publication should be written on one side of devoted to have announced an intention of being present paper only, and the the interests Gamier, of France, be brought together A neat little must be accompanied by the of bicycling, and it is all about and participating in the races. Valuable great in a temperance billiard room with four imter'e name and address, not necessarily prizes, not tournament. To equalize matters tables is kept at Kearney, Neb., by Juan publication, for a very trifling matter. Mr. Jenkins yet announced (the main one, was it who has a Boyle, but as a private guarantee of good referee was however, being suggested that Schaefer, Slosson and way of his own in cultivating the good faith, and all communications, upon at the bicycle tournament in Spring a handsome silver set valued Vignaux play will of the towns-people. Every Thursday ject, or any sub field last at $1,000), will be awarded for the championship of the a billiard he gives for any department, must be addressed summer. For his service he successful con world, while Sexton, Dion, benefit to the poor of Kearney. He charged $100. The testants in the races and premiums I>aly, Morris, charges $1 an hour for playing, instead of FRANCIS C. RiCHTKR, Springfield Club lost are also McLaughlin, Catton anil Wallace as ordinnrilv. and 00 cents something like $o,000 by offered to exhibitors of goods. The grounds could play his hall is crowded all day long the tournament and for the championship of America. with clergymen, ladies and church people Managing Editor THE SPORTING Lms, and have been trying to catch track will be well lighted with electric ally. A gener up ever since. lights and A reporter at once interviewed Mr. Collen- neat lunch is served, and the result is a. No. 202 S. Ninth St., Philada., U nder the circumstances the club night racing promises to be an in dar, who substantial benefit to the poor. Pa. members teresting feature stated that he heartily endorsed the considered Mr. Jenkins' bill too large of the event. The pro proposition. Lynn. Mass., notes: The billiard refused and gramme will be duly In reply to a question whether at Griffin tournament to pay it. Mr. Jenkius" receipt for announced in con he would aid in bringing about St Swain's Hall will close next week. ADVERTISINO RATES. Nonpareil type non-payment appeared nection with further particulars in such a tour There has been a great degree of Interest jure, 12 lines mea- in the shape -of an relation nament, Sir. Collender said: games since the in thesa to an inch, 15 cents per line for editorial in his paper, which to the proposed meet and exhibition. It first shot, and it seems very un each and every insertion. is the official expected is 'Personally, yes; as a billiard certain at present who the winner is to be...... Th» organ of the L. A. \V., in which the races will attract to Philadel turer, table manufac" Drown Association ADVERTISEMENTS and letters the Spring phia a no. An impression exists that matches or and High Rock Council, O. U- dents, of Correspon field Club were roundly denounced large number of wheelmen from all tournaments conducted under A. M., arc engaged In a match to insure insertion, should be mailed 00 as for their parts of the table the auspices of pool. contest in pyramid to reach us by 6 p. M., Saturday, meanness. Soon after two members of United States and Europe. makers are hippodrome affairs. The Idea is There are eight players from each Organiza as this paper Springfield the a wrong one, but for my parti tion and the game is 800 points Club, Messrs. Ducker and Fen- hereafter. propose to keep out pair. up between each IMPRESS EVERY SATURDAY nessey, through Many seem to think that the manu The scores are put together, and when the» EVENING. the medium of the World, Wheel Notes. facturers make money out of series are completed the club another bicyclists' Wilmot the tournaments, when having the most paper, stigmatized Jen- and Sewell have been giving: exhibitions opposite is true. I think it is about time the points win. At present writing the Drowns are kins as a coward and a liar. The in Baltimore. leading room-keepers of the country organized 150 points ahead. 412 Clucte, Drafts, Money Order* Spring tournament!. and Remittance! field Club followed up the newspaper assault A. P. Prince, of PltWfleld, will probably not My idea would be to induce Lon Morris has had patented a board mat be made payable to the order of by pear on the ap Scdaefer and Slosson and Vignaux, playing like that for pool the circulation of an impeachment of race track this season. get him over if you can of Rudolphe's, but of a different Jenkins Mr. F H Taylor here to play a series of games for the pattern. It is triangular In shape, fitting The Sporting Life Publishing Company. signed by sixty bicyclists, chiefly recently rode flrem London to world's championship. At the same corner of a billiard in tho members of the club. Derby, 126J4 miles, without a dismount. place let there time and tabio so that the long and short This manifesto of im be a series of games in progress be cushions of the latter act for the former as the peachment was a wonder Henry Schimpeier, the 50-mile ebampion tween the seven men spokenof for the cushion does for lonff fHILADELPHIA AND of gall and worm nois, is to become of Illi of America. cbamplonship the Rudolphe patent. In thi» NEW YORK, FEB. 13. wood. Jenkius has retaliated a resident of Louisville, Ky. These events would be full of interest game it Is impossible for the ball not to by sending to The 'Cyclists and the players would come together board, as reach th» all the bicycle clubs in the League Accident Assurance Company has Individually on even terms. every cushion leads to it. The 28 hole printed upwards of 500 established agencies in England. I will do what I can to bring theorack is placed at the top of the cone formed The resolutions asking for the expulsion playersof the country together in other H4 numbers, with the bona fide Circulation of "THE Ducker of A. J. Philbrick, of Salem, the pioneer but, as such a contest, but right in the corner, how and Fennessey forthwith. At a of Essex wheelman a manufactercr, you will have to count ine ever the 1, 'i and 3 are placed immediately meeting County, Mass., has taken out a patent for out. My old partner, Michael front of it in SPORTING LIFE" is 2O.OOO of the Jsew Haven Bicycle Club, a bicycle pedal. organized Phelan, and myself and the other numbers are so situated held Jan. 24, it the first tournament at billiards in that the betting is that the player will was voted to support Jen- The aggregate distance ridden October, 1880. The games wore while on not beat 6, copies weekly. kins, to adopt the of by the members carom played on a 6x1:2 the other board 12, and frequently IS, is resolution that he pre the Massachusetts Bicycle Club during 1863 was table, push and crotch being allowed, 500 given as a limit. sented and the additional orer 60,000 miles. pointsup. InJuno, 1863. we gave Biculates in the following States: New York, one that the ment anothertourna Thursday last wtts*one of the disagreeable Springfield Club "do not pay The clrU authorities of Paris, itwas not until 18W, however, that the pusli when out-door days Pennsylvania, New their just bicyclists France, require and crotch tS*V were barred travel Is made a source of discom Jersey, Connecticut. debts." This last statement was induced to have their names and residences en in our tournament, fort to the pedestrian, but In the Rhode because graved upon their machines. this being thenrstoincial attempt to do away with Billiard American Hotel Island, Massachusetts, Maine, New of the fact that the New Haven Club them Four yenTs Inter Iln.ll A marked contrast prevailed. The have The rooms of the Peoria the experts demanded a sixteen tablcswero all engaged Hampshire, Delaware, Maryland, not yet received the bugle awarded to (111.) Bicycle CJub, to more intricate game. In 1873 fliy partner having and when we entered, Virginia, them at the tournament gether with eight wheels belonging to members; died In 1871 1 announced the scene of activity was heightened by the Georgia, Ohio, Indiana, of the Springfield were destroyed by,fire the conditions of a tourna brilliant illumination from four Illinois, Missouri, Club. The other clubs Jan 40. ment to bo three-ball' caroms, 300 points up, on table gas jets over each who won prizes at Mr. E. W. Pope, ef the 5x10 cnma table. » Ever since Mr. Thomas H. liullock's resume- Kentucky, and in Canada. the tournament have also Pope Manufacturing Co., Hut now that the caroin game of management, the hall has failed to receive is now in Chicago on a visit. Bicycle interests has been mastered the balk line-or the champion's once once more donned U> llTOn and after this date theirs. The members of the Springfield stirring up are games must supplant wonted activity. This la not solely due to tho dealers in Califor Club there in consequence. it in contests between tho fact that the price of nia and claim that they have not sent the different An open amateur stars of the billiard profession." billiards Is placed at the low the Pacific Slope generally will he meeting will be held by the figure of thirty cents per hour, hut more to theef- prizes because they have been anxious first Harvard Bicycle Club on the ne
THE COLLEGES. BASE BALL. The Various Teams and Their Prospects for the Coming Season. Harvard College will have about the same Items of General Interest About Clubs and earn as last year. Alien, of "86, will catch Players. his year for Nichols. Notwithstanding the ;ood work of these men last year they have THE WASHINGTON SITUATION, greatly improved and wonders are expected of them. Winslow, of '85, will be the regn. As Gleaned by Our Baltimore Correspondent ar change pitcher. Smith will play first on a Flying Visit. >ase again. Coolidge, who covered second Correspondence BPOETIHO Lira. >ase last year, thinks he will not play this BALTIMORE, Feb. 6. A recent visit to rear; if not, Lovering will be second base- "Washington was taken advantage of to feel nan and Beaman will play at third base. on base ball Baker will hold his old place at short stop the public pulse in that city and can be depended upon to play a steady matters. A residence there of several years ;ame. Crocker will play right field most of in the days when the old Nationals took ,he time. The other positions will be filled their triumphant journey through the "West, >y Phillips, Boles, Tilden, Chamberlin and several other players who are available if and when the old Olympics and Jeffersons necessary. .Le Moyue will be captain of the and several others thrived, and when the ;eam this season. He has already begun rivalry between them kept the base ball in iractice with the nine. terest at fever heat; in the days when George Base ball, notwithstanding the professional aoom of last year, bad not a strong hold on Wright, George Fox and Dave Force were Elevation of Ticket office. - the Pennsylvania University, but the coming; the local heroes of the diamond; those days season promises v«ry different. Among the when even the staid and sober Nick Young medical students, especially, the game has a the writer, strong hold and some young sawbones plaj was youug and played ball with very well, while the undergraduates have in l.s one of the two or three hundred members their numbers players who were offered large of the Olympic-, the days when we played figures to join professional nines. The boyi with all our physical force during off business say that what they lack is financial backbone and unless money is got, even with their hours and with our mouths the balance of excellent material, their nine is not likely to the time the memory of all this was evi amount to much. The trustees hare dence that while the base ball interest might promised to lay out a good diamond on tht be latent it was still there, and only required new athletic grounds, in course of preparation at Thirty-sixth and Spruce streets, and to the arousal of the esprit de corps, by being erect a fence in time for the contests. The represented in some of the general organiza boys, however, say they need a competent tions, to burn again with all the trainer. fervor of old times, and with the Princeton will also have an unusually added force of which a greater popu strong team this season, including thefol. lation would in the nature of things A. Ladies Toilet Rm. lowing well-known players of last year1! give to it. Washington, in a quiet way, has team: A. Moflit, '84, pitcher; Hanlon, '81, all the elements to make the gentlemanly B. Private Boxes (12) catcher; Edwards, '85, first base, and Clark, athletic sports popular. Her thousands of C. Entrance House 'So, left field. There are many good playen Government servants, who are cooped up in as candidates. the departments in sedentary employment, & Ticket Office The Yale and Brown teams have done lit require the pleasant health-giving exercise D. Stairs to Refresh. tle outside of practice as yet. Yale will come of base ball, bicycling, boating, etc., as an up to the usual good standing. Little change antidote to the physical sapping they receive. ment Stand will be made in the team. Bicycle and boat clubs flourish in abundance, E.E. Exit Gates The managers of the clubs of the New and now they are represented in the Union Grand Stand Seats 1000 York State College Association have a large and American associations of base ball or number of men under practice, from whom ganizations and it is believed that one, and Covered Pavilion 3000. they will pick the best for next season's perhaps both, clubs will find plenty of patron Open Pavilion 2500. work. On Feb. 9th a meeting will be held age to sustain them. This might not be so in New York City for the purpose of formine in uny other city of its size, but there are Total 6500. a College Base Ball League, comprising al elements there to make it so that are peculiar the local college clubs. to the place, and now the additional excite The Western College Base Ball Associa ment of championship contests with clubs oi tion will again be in the field this season. Itt national reputation will fan the interest to clubs exhibited some fine playing last sej something I'ar beyond anything in the past. and will, no doubt, do Witter this year. Visible and unmistakable signs that the fire is already kindling were observed on all PITCHER HABKINS. sides, and, by the way, the very first little congregation of enthusiasts encountered were busily engaged in discussing the news already He Writes to Explain the Charges of to* leaned from the. columns of THE SPOUTING Trenton Club. £ IFE. John Harkins, the pitcher, who is claimed person interviewed was affectionally called, ' 'Holly. " If he makes a THE CINCINNATI CLUB. own record. We can show a balance sheet The first interested with something to our credit on the score of by both Cleveland and Trenton, and who ii Mr. W. W. White. The Union Association success of handling his men it will be by the with having received are certainly to be congratulated as fortunate exercise of unusual kindness, or else an error The Flan of the New Ground of the American common honesty of deeds and purposes. charged by the latter In their selection of a secretary. This urbane is committed in reading the sign on his Kx-Chainplons. Does the American Association wish to join advance money, writes us as follows: gentleman seems to be well posted and sus benevolent and handsome features. However, The illustration given on this page is a fac issues on that score? NEW BRITKSWICK, N. X, Feb. 8. To the Editor The deserters from our ranks have not so of SPOKTISO LIKE. Sir:—In your issue of Jan. 31 ceptible of eloquently imparting the informa the players already engaged are said to be simile of the architect's plans of the Cin tion at his fingers' ends. He has unbounded youag gentlemen who will appreciate such far succeeded in breaking up the Union As I noticed an article, which, among other thingt, cinnati Club's new buildings. When finished sociation, and, though perhaps shattered and charges me with receiving advance money from lae confidence in the success of the Union and treatment, and certainly the sample observed Trenton Base Ball Club, and that Director Powen representative club in that city. Among would bear out this assertion. Mr. Moxley they will have no superior, in the country. bruised, we are still in the ring and will most for the same from me to play the assuredly make it interesting for Messrs. holds the receipt other retaliatory measures contemplated he states that his list of players is complete, with The contract price for the erection of these there next season. I noticed this charge before in states that he has information from Mr. the exception of one pitcher with whom he is Sullivan, Mullane & Co. We hope to con the Trenton Times, which payer and Director that that gentleman will enter the in negotiation and expects to have, and this splendid stands is $8,700. This with the vince them that the way of the transgressor Powers seem to be authority for said charge. I Lucas is indeed hard. It does not take a very long made no denial of it at the time, knowing it CUD* camp of the American Association to secure acquisition, when he divulges his name, he grading of the grounds and necessary im from such a source, as Director Powers knows well services of a pitcher to take the place of expects to be a very agreeable surprise to the not memory to recall the birth of the American that 1 signed no receipt with the understanding the provements will cost the Cincinnati Club Association, the signing of Wise and others Mullane, and that he intends to have the Washington people. less than {10,000. The loss of their old Bunk ti»t It was for advance money. I also wlrt, to Trott, of Mr. Barnie's Baltimore Club, is by them, their repudiation of their contracts t.itu I nerer solicited advance mor.«r from Me pitcher he has set his heart on, let the ex street grounds turned out a blessing to base with the American Association, and their Trenton Base Ball Club. But seeing tte abon pense and consequences be what they will. wintering in Washington and was out to charges in your valuable sporting paper I, Ii to see if they were oall patrons in Cincinnati, for the new signing other contracts with the National Such a proceeding will undoubtedly create examine the grounds Then the how\ went up, fierce and ustlce to myself and friends, take intense excitement, so look out for it. susceptible of practicing on during good grounds are not only five squares nearer the League. this opportunity t» deny the same. weather. He expresses himself as impatient business centre of the city, bxit are more loud, of double-dealing and dishonesty. At the time they charge I signed this receiptl was The grounds of the Unions are yet in a Every fair-minded man, including yours in Trenton by their request for the purpose of re chaotic state, but they seem susceptible oi to get at field work. easy of access, two street car lines passing back from me a con the gates, and two more going within one truly, sided with the American Association, ceiving money which they had held being made good and inviting, though to the An attractive photograph occupies claiming with them that their just rights had on the grounds of keeping it as a fine which they eye at present they appeal small. However, spicuous place near the desk of Mr. Moxley. square. Besides this the grounds will be su had imposed upon me last season, but which they perior to the old ones, ueediag no levee to been trampled upon. The League (bless had concluded to pay me. The receipt for toll Mr. Scanlau states that every means will be That gentleman proposes to change his their shrewd heads) saw their mistake, ap taken advantage of in erecting the stands maiden name within the space of four keep out back water, and the accommoda money is the only receipt I signed for any money examination tions of the stands being much superior to pointed a conference committee (they are received from them. Further, I have lettera it and laying out the field to econpmize space, msnths, and after an admiring immense on conference), talked the Associa my possession from the President of the Trentoi and that by actual measurement there it of the beautiful face there represented the the old patched-up stands of last season. The Base Ball Club, faying this money would be paid he cannot be entrance to the new grounds will be through tion into appointing one, too. They met: to me, and as this is the only money I have re plenty of room under all ordinary circum conclusion is self-evident that the result was that the matter was com stances. The'location is good, but peculiar blamed not in the least. a Queen Anne cottage entrance building. ceived from them, how can Director Powers say be of transportation to the The ticket offices are to be at each end of the promised (as all such matters are where the holds my receipt for advance money? In concli- for the uses intended, being within a stone's The question League is concerned) by the League getting sion I would say if they hold a receipt signed by throw of the depot, Capital Park and Botani grounds of either club seems of the least im vestibule in this building. Sliding doors open me for advance money it was signed under a mis a half or the vestibule to the street and admit the away with the persimmons. Oh, consistency, cal Gardens and immediately within the portance to a Baltimorean where thou art a jewel. It is to be hoped that his apprehension, as they knew full well I would not shadow of the great capital of the nation. three-quarters of an hour is used up in get patrons, while two turnstiles admit them play there this season. If they are gentlemen the; ting to Oriole Park. In Washington both from the vestibule to the ground stand and tory won't repeat itself on this present'occa- will please settle their business with me persofr Should occasion require, a player with sion. It only goes to show you how much done more satisfactorily that w»j eouiid lungs might, from his position on the ball parks are accessible in half an hour pavilions. The grand stand will have seats ally, as it can be 29 inches from back to back, with a seating difference it makes whether your ox or the than through the Trenton Times. diamond, appeal directly to the United States from the extreme limits and from the heart other fellow's is gored. Yours respectfully, J. J. HAKKUS. Supreme Court from the decision of the um of the city it is but a matter of a few capacity of 1,000. All the seats are to be cushioned. On each side are six private Respectfully yours, WM. W. WHITE. pire. Let us hope, in that case, that the moments; indeed, hundreds will probably The Altoona Club. game could be continued without awaiting walk to Union Park and as likely as not to stall*, each seating six persons. The the decision of that august body, for they the grounds of the Washingtons, or Athletic directors' room and a room for the members WILL HISTORY KEPEAT ITSELF? , Feb. 8. The AHoona Club has neirij are very dignified and consequently slow- Park, aa it is named. The means of trans of the press are situated under the grand Completed its quota of men for the approach!*! very slow. Mr. Scanlan frankly states that portation are superior, main dependence stand, directly behind the backstop. Why the Famous Old Indianapolis Club season. The following men are secured: Jota he, and those associated with him, are base being placed on numerous street car lines, The field is the longest in the country, run Failed. Grady, a Philadelphian, first base; Joe Ardner, if ball enthusiasts and that that is the alpha 01 besides two and one-horse Herdics, Herdic ning trom Western avenue to McLean ave The great success scored by the Indiana Cleveland, O., second base; Geo. J. Smith, of fW nue, a distance of 939 feet. This gives am burg, Pa., short stop; Frank Shaffer, Detroit. MM* the Nationals, but- he trusts not the omega. phaetons and hansom cabs, all cheap and polis Club last season has set the people inter They have taken up the enterprise because plenty. ple room in the lower part to sublet part of it, third base; James Brown, last year's pitcher of tin ested in that club wild, and they are continu Altoonas, will play in the snme position; Jenf they love the game and for local pride, anc More bicycle riding was observed than in when the club is absent, to circuses and for Moore, of Detroit, Mich., catcher: James McGovo, not as a means of livelihood, while at the any other city it has been our lot to visit. athletic sports, without interfering with or ally shouting about the great things the from New York City, catcher; John Leary, fiw came time it will be agreeable if the venture The streets are literally full of riders, gliding cutting up the infield. The Western avenue Hoosier organization intend doing in 1884. New Haven, Conn., pitcher. Three other u&t turns out a paying one; but pay or no pay, swiftly and silently over the smooth concrete end is over 400 feet wide. This brings to mind the career of the old In players are being negotiated for and expectet within reasonable limits, they propose this and asphalt pavements. It is the predomi The Cincinnati Club is not a corporation, dianapolis Club, which was organized in which for the present will complete the team,lritt crew, that team three strong batteries. Considerable interett I to be a permanent institution of Washington nating vehicle. An old gentleman was ob but a partnership controlled by three well- 1877. Like Dan O'Leary's being exhibited by the citizens in base ball matMH A call on Mr. Moxley, who was found to served with a Star machine, to which he had known young citizens of Cincinnati, namely: was a stay-at-home organization, and it und the season will open with good business. B« b* an affable and polite gentleman, and a attached a patent arrangement of his own in A. S. Stern, of the wholesale clothing house made money. It was called a non-League Altoonas are arranging for an Eastern Ml visit in his company to the grounds of the vention to keep the bicycle firm while of Rindskoff, Stern, Lauer & Co.; Louis club, but, strange to say, it defeated every Southern tour in the month of April, leaving hi* "Washingtons was next in order. Of all the mounting, dismounting or resting quietly at Kramer, of the law firm of Long, Kramer & League club in the country except the Hart- about the middle, expecting to play several stn* ran teams in Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington,* many base ball parks in the country this is a stand-still in the saddle. It seemed to do Kratner, one of the most influential in the fords, and with the latter the score never C.. and Richmond, Va.. occupying two weeksJW believed to be the beau ideal. It is a vas the work expected of it, and automatically city; and last though not least, CityTreasurer higher than 2 to 0. At the commencement of to the opening of the championship season. «» amphitheatre, four hundred and ninety by folded up out of the way when not in use. George L. Herancourt, as popular a young tl>e season of 1878 the Indianapolis directory apparent that considerable work has been 801* :Rrar hundred and fifty feet, partiallj With this attachment mounting was merely man as the city contains. Each of theae thought they had a bonanza in the "Only plished in placing this team in the field, aad 8* surrounded by a mass of seats the act of stepping into a road wagon. The gentlemen is wealthy enough In his own Nolan," and they christened him the "Only predicted that it will be a strong team In the a* said to comfortably accommodate tei aged athlete explained that the inspiration right to run the club and pay all expenses. Nolan," Vhlle his receiver was baptized the thousand people. The double-deck granc was begotten of necessity, he being rheumatic The management of the team will be entirely "Only Flint.", Pictures of the pair were dis A Pennsylvania Association. stand, band stand, club house, ticket office and anti-frisky. The patent, he said, would under the control of Will White, the pitcher. tributed through the country, and the shop IXXTK HAVEH, Pa., Feb. T. Editor Store house and ornamental fence are un be issued the present week. The weight ol 0. P. Cay lor, present secretary of the arbi windows' were never complete without a LIFE Dear Sir: A new association of base Ml usually substantial and neatly painted. the attachment was one and a quarter pounds tration committee, will continue in 1884, as photo of the two. With this great pair and clubs is now contemplated in central FtsHf' Chairs of a superior make and finish occupy and did not seem unsightly. T. T. T. in 1883, to be the club's secretary, and attend splendid in and out-field support the Indiana vania, to consist of the following clubs, tifc'" the grand stand, while among the many to their general business. The club will have polis Club.in 1878 joined the League, expect with every ball team in the Scranton, Wilkesbarre, Danville, Bloom FROM BALTIMORE. Lees ..... Dick Phelan, of the Peorias, is opinion and Dave will continue to do the expected in Galveston this week. He WILL WHITE, the Cincinnati pitcher, last Sun When the long-agitated The Schf.lule Meetlnc—Improvements will bulk of the work for both teams, while Wil day captured a burglar in the cellar of his drug subject came up In council at play second base for the Galveston Club. store in that city. Monday week it was "passed," and council ad Oriole Park—York's Case. liams will walk off with all the money and journed without taking action. It is not probable glory. THERE will be no Union Association pa mes on the the club will be dispossessed this season; s'mother Correspondence SPORTIMO LITE. FKOM CINCINNATI. Pittsburg Exposition grounds this summer. So season. George Seward, an Eastern professional, says Lessee BALTIMORE, Feb. 8. The convention of who came here to play with the old Browns, Price. FRKD MKINKE has been engaged by Manager the American Association meets in this city Several New Players Signed—Cincinnati and who is this year an American Associa PHIL. POWERS is confined to his home in London, Chapman for the Detroit Club. This excellent Can., with a severe cold. His little daughter has player guarded third base for the Grand Rapids »t the Carrollton Hotel March 5th. Amend Union Grounds Damaged. tion umpire, has opened quite an establish also beep quite sick. team ment opposite the Union Club last season, and will nil either that position, ments to the constitution and playing rules Special to THE SPORTINO LIFE. grounds. He IF THE managers of the Union Association carry or short stop for the Detroits this season. Geiss. CINCINNATI, Feb. 9. The Cincinnatis on is having a hand ball alley erected in the out their threats there will be a flne crop of base who played with the Fort Wayne's last year will tie contemplated, and altogether a busy rear of his premises and the Lucas' team will ball law suits for 1884. also be engaged by Manager Chapman. meeting is expected. The schedule commit Thursday engaged Woulffe, the famous New practice there until their grounds are in con- THE season will not be over a month old this TOM Known, the right fielder of the Columbng- Orleans player. He signed for less money pition. THE CBITIC. summer before there will be any number of good Club, Is matched to run Turbody, of the Bay City tee meets at the same time and place. It is players on tho market. Club, considered the fastest base runner in the than Lucas was to give him. loped that the schedule makers will not for He wanted to THE Yale freshmen nine has four candidates for Northwestern League, two races. The first takes play in the Cincinnati team on account of OFFICIAL NOTICES pitcher, two for catcher, two for each of the bases, place April 16, and will be the circuit of the bases. get the fact that this is amoag the best draw and three for short stop. The second will be 100 yards straight, April 17. he high moral standard of the nine. Both will be run at the Columbus ground. ing towns in the country, and likewise is in Sent out by the Secretaries of the Different THE contract for the buildings at Union Park, THE Harrisburg Club has up to tensely patriotic, two excellent The Cincinnatis have also engaged Horace Associations. Pittsburg. has been let to Mr. Mosser, who will re date signed bnt reasons why McPhee, "Bid" McPhee's younger brother, quire $6,000 for his work. two men, but is negotiating with many others, games should be assigned to it on Secretary Wheeler Wikoff, of the Ameri notably George Noftsker, of Siippensburg a the glori who will play second base for the reserve THE Cleveland Herald is of the opinion that the catcher; a Texas battery, Fisher and Crawford, ous Fourth of July. It would be thousands nine. McPhee, Jr., is a Denver lad, who can Association, sends us the following loss of Daly is not a great one, and not likely to who have a fine record; Slade, a pitcher, from is cripple the Cleveland Club. rf dollars to the managers of two clubs and as large as his older brother and much like notice: Baltimore; Morris, another pitcher, from Trenton him. COLUMBUS, Feb. 8. Dear Sir:—I have received IT WILL not be long before ball players will be and Keccius, the left fielder of last year's team, advance the interests of the National game the following notices ambling about on the grass in prelimiary practice THE Virginia Club, of Rlchmond.Va., has signed The Cleveland Club Thursday signed Harry of contracts: Grand Rapids, for the opening of the season. to do this, and a just appreciation of wisdom J. Smith, with Chas. M. Eden and Len C. Stockwell; Terre two more players. One is Doyle, of Brooklyn, the who played second base for the Haute, with Geo. Mappes and Bert G. Grether; TED SULLIVAN contemplates making a trio well-known pitcher, late of tfie Metropolitan, St. on the part of the committee -will take advan Chicagos in 1877 while Barnes was sick. Minneapolis, with Robert L. Carruthers; Quiney, through the South with the St. Louis Union team Louis and Brooklyn clubs. He will take Fergn- tage of it. Last year Smith caught for Arundel in the with Patrick Sullivan, Clarence Baldwin, J. F. before the regular season opens. son's place In case the latter goes with the Phila Alleghenys for awhile. It is understood the Gorinan and Robert Black; Stillwater, with H. THE directors of the Columbus Club have decided delphia Club. The other player engaged is a short As' anticipated, the return of Manager Yerntill. Jas. McKendrick, stop named Johnston, who will take ScharT» Clevelands will engage Arundel too. E. B. Chapman and to organize a reserve team for this season. It will place. Jos. P. Visner; Milwaukee, with P. Morris: Muske- be composed of the best local talent. Barnie has infused his characteristic energy Th« old Cincinnati grounds are again gon, with Owen J. Fatten; Terre Haute, with J. H. KELLY, of the Chicago Club, MAHANOY CITY, Pa., is to have a fair soon to into matters pertaining to the Baltimores, twenty feet under water. The fences have Campbell. W. J. Vandyke; Q,uincy, with Charles is now at his broth - raise funds to put a base ball club on Its feet to fallen, the stands Isaacson; er's home in Canada. He spends his time deer- jmd already contracts broken and both pavilions Philadelphia, with Samuel F. Warring hunting. New Orleans enter the Lchigh Valley Base Ball Association, have been closed for are down. The Union Club, which rented and Geo. Partrick; Cleveland, with John R. Hoyle sickened him. which is to be composed of eight amateur oluba the proposed improvements at Oriole Park. them, will have about f3,000 expense in re and D. W. Mulholland. Also the following notices TOM MANSELL has not touched any intoxicating located at Allentown, Bethlehem, Hazleton, Work on the of agreements: Q.uincy, P. J. Ho ran and John liquors since New Year's, and is hard at work iii Philadelphia, Belvidere and Phillipsburg. in New- stands commenced Wednesday pairing the damages if they want to go the gymnasium and will be pushed to a speedy completion. ahead. Hughes; Terre Haute, with M. Dorsey. getting ready for this season. Jersey, and possibly Mt. Carmel and Mahanoy You are also notified that John J. Smith, of the CHICAGO Herald:—Frank C. Ringo,catcher of the City. The services of Professor Kimball have been Columbus Club, has been released and will be Philadelphia League team, is in Chicago, in quest secured to supervise eligible H. C. FISHER, of Philadelphia, who has beea the exercises in the gym FROM ST. LOUIS. to enter into contract Feb. 13,1885. of E. S. Hengle the Chicago Union manager. secured by Indianapolis, will not be able to go with nasium, lately established at Oriole Park, Secretary S. G. Morton, of the North THE brother of Charlie Eden, the ball player, that club. He had previously given his terms to mentioned in THE SPOKTING LIFE. The western League, sends us this: last week in Indianapolis shot Jas. P. Weaver, a tlr Fort Wayne Club, which that club accepted, men will speedily assemble, and care will be War Declared Between the Two Clubs—M ove local sport, for undue intimacy with his (Eden's) and under which they have notified him by mail ments of Flayers—Etc. CHICAGO, Feb. 8. Bear Sir: You are hereby no wife. they will hold him. Fisher has written back for taken to have them in good condition for the tified that I have approved the following con his release. If he does'nt get it he will have to play field by the time the weather permits opera Correspondence SPORTING LIFE. tracts and recorded the following agreements: TOM BURNS, of the Quickstep Club, of Wilining- in Fort Wayne. tions in the open air. Mr. Barnie is confi ST. Louis, Feb. G. Editor SPORTING tluincy with Patrick Sullivan, Clarence Baldwin, ton, objects to being called a married man. He J. F. German, Robt. Black, Ghas. Isaacson and P. says he has lots of time yet to run his neck into the THE Springfield, Ohio. Base Ball Company has dent that he has excellent material, and pro LIFE: Last Saturday the contract ferthe J. Horan; Stillwater with H. Yernell, James Mc noose. been organized, with A. W. Butt, E. s. Kelly, poses hy kind, but firm, discipline and care Kendrick, E. B. Chapman and Jos. P. Visner; OSCAR WILDE'S faculty of observation James Johnson, Jr., J. A. Buel and C. W. Con- ful building of the grand staud, open seats and is poorly stantine as incorporates. H. H. Liney Is captain handling to make the most of it. He has Grand Rapids with Len.C. Stockwell and Edward developed. He says the National game of America and mar-ager; sot yet engaged all the men he expects to other improvements on the new Union Club's Gastlield; Peoria with Geo. B. Pinkney, Jno. Mc- is euchre! He overlooked base ball and poker en Sullivan, p.; Legtr, c.; Armstrong, Sorley, Ernest A. Burch; tirely. Ib. and change c.; Coleman, 2b.; Shay, ss.; Met- have, and negotiations are still in progress, grounds were let. To-day a hundred men Terre Haute with Jno. oalf rf.; Bradford, If.; Ward Welch, cf.; Lawrence) H. Campbell, Jas. Donnelly, W. .T. Vandyke; Min TONY MDLL ANK'S violation of contract Welch; substitute. which promise important results. are at work out there. Some are digging the neapolis with Wm. N. Hawes; Saginaw with Mur with the St Dr. Massamore has a large force engaged Louis Unions was a mean act without extenua SECRETARY T. W. Johnston, foundation for the grand stand, others ray Hayes. tion, as Mr. Von der Ahe had no intention of mo Jr., informs us that in fitting up his grounds. are I have also received notice of following agree lesting him. a meeting of the Ohio Valley Base Ball Associa Manager Henderson has smelled game, and laying stones on which the main piers are to ments: Cluincv with' P. J. Horan, John Hughes; tion will be held at the Leslie House, Newcastle, rest, Terre Haute with M. Dorsey and Muskegon with IRWIN, of the Providence team, and mate re Pa., at 2 P. M., on the 20th Inst., instead of upon with true pointer instinct, has gone forth to while still others are cutting the piers John A. Ryan. cently defeated Lon Knight, of the Athletics, and the 18th, as previously announced. The associa uncover it. into shape and getting them ready to place You are also notified that Jas. Burka has been mate two out of three match games of hand ball tion now includes Oil City, Franklin East Lib A call on Mr. Thomas York found him in in position. The contracts call for the com released by Milwaukee; eligible to contract Feb. for collateral. erty, New Brighton, Newcastle and Youngstown. pletion of the work by March 23, 14: Wm. Geiss has been released by Fort Wayne, THE members of the Cincinnati team are having The admission of two additional clubs will b« con excellent health, but rather disconsolate at bnt long sidered at the Newcastle the prospect for the coming season and the before that time the field will be in shape. and Ed. Fusselbach and Wm. A. Bchwarts by their photographs taken, which will be worked up meeting. It was leveled six weeks ago Peoria; eligible to contract Feb. 15. into lithographs, and be one of the modes of adver A DAYTON paper says: "The Chillicotho Club continued illness of Mrs. York. In reply to and the sods for tising games. of last year was undoubtedly the strongest and question as to whether he intended to play the diamond were laid then, and the outfield Secretary N. E. Young, of the National League, sends us this: WM. STONE, of New Bedford, Mass., an experi best managed amateur club in the State. The in Cleveland, he replied that under the cir sown with blue grass. Last week the sun enced professional, a good outflelder and general people up there have great faith In the prowess of cumstances of his domestic affliction, that shone out bright and warm, and the grass on WASHINGTON, Feb. 4. Sir.- D. W. Mulholland player is disengaged and would strengthen any their boys; in fact, so much so that the manager of the sodded part looked as green as it is in the and Jno. R. Hoylo have signed contracts with Inter-State club. the club has announce,! his willingness to bet would be an absolute impossibility. He Cleveland for the season of 1884, and Frank W. *1,UOO that he can take the same players and beat states that his connection with the Clevelands May days. THE SPOUTING LIFE told a Meinke, W. F. Prince and M. P. Scott have signed THE directors of the Columbus Base Ball Club the proposed Dayton Club as many games as they has been pleasant in the extreme, and could horrible tale last week about the dimensions contracts with Detroit for the season of 1884. have decided to organize a reserve team for next do the 'Logans.' Whether he has $1,000 or not i» of the season, to be composed of the best local players not known here." le consistently do so he would prefer to play grounds, according to it the second Secretary Warren White, of the Union As that can be secured. with that club, which he believes to have a base bag was the center spot of the whole THE Woodland Base Ball Club, of Welt Phila sociation, notifies us of the approval of con THE new Western League has adopted the con delphia, have perfected brilliant future before it, but to take his wife field. This statement did the plot great in tracts as follows: stitution of the Northwestern their organization for this justice, for as an an actual fact it is six hun League. The guar season. They would be pleased to arrange dateg there would be deliberately courting her Cincinnati with Wm. H. Hawes; St. Louis with antee is $60. The next meeting takes place in with some amateur clubs. Address. A. L. Frazter, death, and to leave her for six months at the dred feet from the home plate.to the fence at M. P. Whitehead, Jos. M. Blona^ Thos. J. Sulli March at Kansas City. 118 South 33d street, West Philadelphia. The fol feast, and perhaps seven or eight, centre field, threehundred and sixty from the van, Chas. Hodnett, Wm. J. Roche; Baltimore FKANK MORAW, end man with Barlow and Wil lowing list of players constitute their team: Pro- would be an insurmountable objection plate to the right field benches and three with Hugh Daley. son's minstrels, says he predicts that the cham basco, Mullen and Woolery. pitchers; Haft, SheW- in her present hundred and sixty-five feet from the plate pionship pennant of the American Association will cll and E. Mullen, catchers; Morrison, Ib.; Sage, very delicate condition. wave in Philadelphia in 1885. 2b.; Pugh, 3b.; Moore, s. s.; Jenkins, c. f.; Mullock, Ihe case is a sad one and Mr. York has the to the left field seats. The grand stand is to THE TRENTON CLUB, 1. f. and Yarnell, r. be built of choice timber and when com PRESIDENT LUCAS has refused to accept tho ad f. sympathy of every right-feeling person. It is vance money Mullane sent buck to him, and will AMHBIWT College is turning all ;its attention to an inconsistent state of affairs when a player pleted is to be painted in gay colors and The Team Completed—How the Men Will enjoin Tony from pitching for Toledo, or any other base ball for this season. The nine will probably is good as Mr. York is forced from the active fitted up in parts with upholstered folding be Placed. club but the St. Louis Unions. be arranged as follows: Sullivan, '87, Hunt. '8sL chairs. It will be by long odds the toniest and Wheeler, '84, catchers; Harris, '85. pitcher ana list by the very measure that was adopted to Mr. Powers, of the Trenton Club, writes IT WILL bo perceived by tho official notice that retain him and others, and very unfor affair of the kind in the country. us the contract of Wm. N. Hawes with the Minne captain; Gardlner, '84, Ib.; Bult'um, '84, 2b.; Mar It has been stated here that Lucas sent that. the nine is about completed. The apolis Club has been approved. Is this the Hawes ble, '86, 3b.; Taylor, '84 ss.; Hunt, '85, If.; Klmonll, tunately inconsistent for the upholders of the catchers are Marshal Quinton, signed by the Cincinnati Unions? '85, cf.; Stuart, '86, rf. The nine i? almost the wne Sullivan on to argue with Mullane. Sullivan of last year's as last season reserve rule to compel a confessedly honest team; Jas. F. Kyan, of the Springfield, THE salaries and has more of the old players titan player, as Mr. York certainly is, to abandon is away from St. Louis, but he has not met at which the clubs of the several any other college team. Hunt caught las't season, Mullane nor had he orders to argue with that Mass., Club, 2:3 years of age, height, 5ft. 9in; base ball leagues are permitted to reserve players but will probably play in tho finld. Tho new me» all hopes of a livelihood from his chosen pro weight, 170 pounds; strong batter; Geo. A! are: National, $1,000; Eastern, $800; Northwestern, are Sullivan, Wheeler and Marble. fession or else commit the breach of rule individual. When Lucas heard that Mul $750; American Association, $1,000. lane had signed with Toledo, he Stone, of the Willimaiitic, Conn., Club; A MCHDEII case arising out of a base ball garnet which they are evidently pushing him to. It said nothing PRESIDENT SODKN, of the Boston Club, acnios has iuft been tried until the truth was made plain. Then he heavy batter. The pitchers are Harkins, if tho statement that in Georgia, In October last. T. is hoped that, in the interest of honest prac he can be held; John A. Alien, a protege Morrill, Whitnoy and Hackott's B. Kogers, K. C. MoNorrell and J. Cox, with D. remarked: "I will make no effort to reclaim of contracts exempted them from the provisions of the and F. Sytns were engaged tice, as well as humanity, the management Henry Myers, said to be a good batter; C. B. reserve rule In a game of ball, dur of the Clevelands will release him. Such a Mullane, for should I succeed in bringing at the end of the season. ing which a dispute arose. Tliomas Syms, th« bina back I would iavo no confidence in iiim Murphy, of the Springfield Club, fair batter, PROVIDENCB is negotiating wjth a catcher recom fother of the Syrns boys who was present ns a spec wars i wor.id do more to commend the re and Jas. F. Jerauld, of the WllUniuntic Club, mended by Kadbourne, wbo used tator, slapped Kufus serve rule to players than anything that has and would not play him in any of the cham to catch when C. McNorreil in the face. pionship games. But I will follow him into a good batsman. Rad. was an amateur, and if secured will be a This led to an altercation, during which Fiank yet been done. It has its good points, but it John Shetzline, who played-with the Har great addition to the "clam eaters." and Thomas Syms were killed. Kogers and Mo is in its abuse that the downfall every State in the Union and do my best to Norrell were tried last week, as stated above, and of this iron ward risburg Club last season, will play first base. A CINOISNATI paper says that the directors of rule will come, if it comes at all. "Undoubt preventing him from pitching for the He is a good batter. the EvansvilleClub have refused to grant Ed Pon- acquitted. Cox will be tried separately. edly the rule has been put to questionable Toledo Club. The laws of Missouri will not Henry dleton his release. If true, the Cincinnati Club MASSACHUSETTS correspondence: The city of permit him to play here, and the laws of C. Myers, of last season's Harris will have a squabble with Evansville. Fall River will bo represented by twenty pro usage entirely unanticipated by its framers. burg team, will cover second bass. He is fessional base balllsts scattered among the several It has been made the vehicle of barter and other States are as plain as ours." Sullivan HICK CARPENTER will take the Cincinnati team started East as soon as the news of Mullane's considered a good batsman. to New Orleans about the 14th. It will Include associations...... Bulflngton, of tho Bostons, takes sale by the worshippers at the shrine of the Wm. G. Schenck, who played third base White, Snyder, Deiigle, Peoples, Reilly, McPhee, tickets at the Fall River rink and Is cover goal la almighty dollar, and now it is, in defection was made know. He left with or Carpenter, Jones, Corkhill and Manself. th« New England polo team, of that city...... effect, say- for Brooklyn last season, will play the same Daniels, tag to this upright player who finds himself ders to secure a battery at any cost, and one position for WHEELER A. WIKOFF, secretary tho brilliant young player engaged by that would do credit to St. Louis. I am Trenton. He is a good third »f the American Harry Wrlght for the Phlliidelphlas, was » gradu within its anaconda folds: "Your services baseman and strong batter. Association, is base ball editor of the Columbus ate of tho Andersons, of Lynn, Mass...... The An- shall be given under circumstances of the opinion that he will pierce the League Leo Sunday -Veu-s. That paper should not be lacking in derson Association will hold where ranks, Smith will play short stop. He is a original news with such a capable editor. a fair next month. «one but a brute could accept or you shall be and that, failing to get the right great favorite in Trenton. He is a medium Last year their fair was a financial success. They crashed." He has the alternative of vio material there, he will enter into negotiations batter and a No. 1 short stop. A QUINCY correspondent Informs us that Jack will have a strong local team. by which all the players in a certain Ameri Remsen. who has signed with the Philadelphia THE Harrisburg Base Bull lating the rule and accepting one of the three Wash. Williams the left fielder is a good Club, would like to get his release In order to play Association ts fast as excellent can Association city will be transferred to St. with and suming a business like shape. A meeting of the offers from Union clubs, but it is a Louis and then fielder and good long hitter. captain the Quincy Club this season. stockholders was held last week, and after a gen Tery questionable policy for the adherents distributed among the Union James Brouthers,brother of Dennis ED of cities at any cost; in fact, the gap made by Brouth- SULLIVAN, the pitcher of the Noshannock eral talk of the bright prospects tho coming sum the rule to conspire for its violation. It was Mullane's ers, will play centre field. He is said to be a Club, of New Castle, Pa., was killed by an engine mer, Robert T. Beatty was elected treasurer ami only a few years ago not so long that the back-down will be filled. good fielder and batsman. in Pittsburg last week. Tho club would like to Robert M. Sturgeon secretary. Applications for lesson then taught need be forgotten that Three weeks ago Stern and tlaylor, of Cin hear from a good pitcher. Address J. E. Terry, positions as players still arrive. None but Caswell dishonest cinnati, were closeted here with Von der Ahe Jr. and Roecker have yet been signed. The stock of practices, contract-breaking and and Notes and Comments. THE Cincinnati Unions have signed Martin tho club has met with such favor that only a few the general pure Williams. A little later Stern told the shares cussedness into which the sporting editor of the Globe-Democrat that a Soon comes the gentle spring and salary day. Powell, of last year's Detroit Club, at a big salary are yet unsold. Arrangements are now be game had fallen repelled the public and they and a big sltse of advance money. He wai re ing made with the Lancaster and Altoona clubs pool had been formed by which Bradley was CLAPP and Lynch re-opened their saloen in New for games in that city in April. refused to support it with their patronage. York last week. served in Detroit, but has probably secured his to be bribed into breaking his contract with release. AUOUSTA, Ga., correspondence: "Should History will repeat itself and they will do so CHARLIE SHYDER has left Washington you Cincinnati. He also wanted to bet $50 that and is MR. FRANK BANCROFT, manager of the Provi loam of a club wishing a first-class third basemun again if their confidence is shaken. Honest now in Cincinnati. they will do well to communicate players are not neither Dunlap nor Mullane would play in dence Club, writes us that he has leased the with Mr. Hugh so plenty that they can afford St. Louis. A little later the Cleveland peo GEO. WIKKLEMAHN has been signed for the Cin skating rink at New Bedford, Mass., and enlarged Rice, 947 Cambell st., Augusta, Ga. He can be se to be sacrificed. T. T. T. ple were asked to release Dunlap and told cinnati reserve team. and Improved it. He will open it wit a boom cured at a small salary this season..... Base bull Ri JOKES, a local player, has been engaged by Feb. 11. Is on the boom here again...... The Clinch Club tflat if they did this he would jump his Lucas the Cincinnati Unions. has secured good grounds at the terminus of tho- BASE BALL IN THE SOUTH. contract and go to an American city. The INORAHAM, now playing with the Galveston streot railroad. They will enter a good nine for TKD SULLIVAN, of the St. Louis Unions, waa In Club, has been engaged by the Philadelphia Club. the State championship...... It would pay for some Cleveland managers refused to entertain such Philadelphia last week. He is a fine baseman and pitcher, stands five feet inother Fine Game Flayed — Notes on Cur of the Northern professionals to open tho season a proposition. The St. Louis Club, however, WE HAVE letters for the managers of the Mol- eleven Inches, weighs about 170 pounds ami is a here in April next, as the weather will be fine all rent Events. were willing to stoop to such a piece of busi ineaux and Hartvllle clubs. good batsman. the month, and they will draw well. Correspondence SPORTING ness, and they released Mullane upon the THE formal lease of the Cincinnati Club's new SKVERAL members of the Boston, Detroit, Provi OUR German friend, Spoopendyke, thus e36» promise that he would break with Lucas and ground dence and Athletic base ball clubs practice every presses himself: "Base ball is got to GAJ/VESTON, Tex., Feb. 5. Editor SPORT- was executed Jan. 31. day at the South Boston gymnasium. Hand ball be qnide a go to Toledo. Up to this point Vou der Ahe JOE blsness, und dey deach id ad all of our brlncibal nto LIFE: Dear Sir: — I send you herewith STRAUSS, released by the Clnoinnatis, has laying is also indulged in, Murray, Hicks and colleges, und had expressed friendship for the Lucas Club. siicnftd^wlth the Bay City (Jlub. haw excelling. a dlb-dob graduade irora der base the score of the third game between S ball class glds a bigger salary dan a second-class the Gal- Now it is war to the knife between the two "FecT-HOKf BRADLEY, ex-umpire, Is now singing- IN THE rush for California ball players, one good studend of deology cood made In fife years as a- wstons and K. O. M. nines, as played last organizations, and as a result the season in a Fhiladephia concert saloon. mau has been overlooked, viz., the first baseman of missionary to Chicago or any odor blace. May b» Snnday at Beach Park, before a large promises to be a bad one for ball clubs. Von ^THK" Domestic Club, of Newark, N. J., has en tho Haverly Club, McCord (bettor known as goot ball tossers vas harder to found dan boor crowd der Ahe has a host of players who will act closed its ground with a, new fence. "China Elephant"). He is a second John Reilly in minisders. und may be ven dey vas found dey kin Of interested spectators. Considerable money the independent and do just as they please, THE Washington Club is said to be trying to so build and playing ability. be debenued on more dero's somedlng in Id dot i cure Barr's release from Allegheny. IT is more than probable that George Patrick, can'd exblain, und life vas doo shord for me t* dianged hands on the result as each club had knowing that if thrown out of one clnb they the Connecticut dook der drouble to fadom the mysdery." can find a place in the other. Lucas' men PRESIDENT THOMPSON, of the Detroit Club, has catcher, who only recently signed previously won a game, the K. O. M. win- lost much of his Interest in base ball. to play with the Philadelphia Club, will not turn THE Ohio and Mississippi Railroad Company will do about the same thing, and the result up when the season opens, as his parents object to has effected a settlement with the Yalo College line the first by 3 to 2 and the Galvestons will be that neither organization JOHN B. SAGE, of Buffalo, has been awarded the his playing ball professionally. the second will give a contract Glee Club, of which "Jumping Jack" Jones was a by 5 to 0. Stockwell's catching good account of itself. Up to the time of for the League show printing. JACKSON, of last season's Tacony Club, is open member, except Strong and Orehoe, who were so> »ni throwing to the bases was the best he Mullane's back-out one club had as many THE League schedule meeting has been called for for an engagement. The same club graduated H. badly injured, for darnnges resulting from a colli has done since his engagement here. Ingra- March 4th, at 10 A. M., at Buffalo, N. Y. C. Fisher, late of AKoona, now of Indianapolis, sion near Charleston, Indiana, a full account of friends as the other, but Von der Ahe's action and Wilsonholm, which appeared in our columns a ham and Crawford fielded finely for the Gal- in crippling his rival for the benefit of an SWEENBY has arrived in Philadelphia from Peo who played some with the Phila few weeks ago. Teatons, the first-named pitching a strong ria. He says he will play In Peoria this season. delphia and is now with Oil City. The club will be paid as an organization $1,200 $46O outsider has lost him a host of friends, and FIELDS will play first for expenses and $750 for losses. Bowen, who had gale and holding the K. O. M. down to but THE Heading Active Club favors either Wes base for Columbus instead his nose and arm broken, will get $1,000. Cutten now his season is sure to be a disastrous one. Curry or Dick Pearce for Eastern League umpire of J. J. Smith, the big Callfornian. The club In four hits. For the K. O. M. Murray's The very fact that he subscribed to the fraud, tended to hold him, but we suppose his poor show and Samlford, who were bruised, will rooelva $aoo pitching and Cahill's third base play was IF HUGH GALBIIAITH will call at THE SPORTING ing in the California games each. The suit against the railroad has bojn with by releasing Mullane, is sufficient to LIFE office he will hear of something to his advan has caused the club drawn. ercellent, as was also the catching of prove his complicity in the mind directors to change their minds. Mologhony, who caught the tage. THB ball players'employment FEBRUARY 7 the managers and directors of tfl» last five innings of the thinking portion of the com HAHKINSON has been released by bureau just started »ith a badly-damaged thumb. Score: New York and by Secretary Morton of tho Northwestern Leag ue, Ironsides and Lancaster clubs, of Lancaster, Pa, munity. So high has feeling run that will sign with the Baltimore American Association Is something that has long been needed. It is also held a conference with a view to merging the two «iLVE8TON B. B. PO. A. E. I K. O. M. K. B. TO. A . E. Lucas has been importuned to enter into the Club. another indication of the business-like footing upon clubs into one. Both clubs made propositions K> Injnfh'm p 1 1 112 OCahill, 3b... 1 12 0 bribery business and buy over a lot of Von TONY MULLANE and Manager Mortcn, of the which the National game has been placed. each other, which will be submitted to the respec Onwford,lbO 080 0 Curry,urry, c....cf.... 0 00 0 Toledos, have gone into gymnasium practice at tive stockholders. It Is feared that two clubs with Stockwell'e.' 1 0 14 5 0 Murray, 0 der Abe's players. If he was to do such a FRED. W. PERKINB. of Saco, Maine, has signed such high-priced players cannot get along p.. 1 136 thing there is no telling -where the fight Akron. with the Reading Active Club as catcher for the in that Junes 2b 0 1 1 0 0 Molo'ghny.c 0166 0 JOHN K. PHILLIPI, city. The Ironsides nave arranged April dates for Uwt7,3b'::o 1 1 2 IMcKale, 63.0 040 2 would stop and the base ball public would of Beading, has bqen offered coming season. Perkius is five feet eleven inches games as follows: Quickstons, at Wilmington, 11 Cosfley If , .... 1 0 the superlntendency of Dr. Massamore's Baltimore In height, Is a good catcher, bard hitter and fine and 12; at Lancaster, 18 anil 19; ' 1 1 0 0 2Boyd, lb....O' 0 10 be certain to discountenance such proceed ground. thrower, and played with the Saco Club last year. Uhester, of Chester, Horrison ss' 1 0 0 Helfens'n,2b 09 27 ings at Lancaster, 21; Actives, of Reading, at Lancaster, by withdrawing their support from both THE expense of running the Oil City nine for the C. M. HAOKETT, of Holyoke, Mass., 22, 23; Allentown. OMem'nmn 'rfr 0 1 0 Mellon,, rf.... 0 1 22 is an appli at Allentown, 24, 25; Somers. of , cf ' o 1 0 0 0 Moran, If . . . 1 0 1 0 1 nines. season, outside of the guarantee paid other clubs, cant for the position of manager of the Cincinnati Philadelphia, at Lancaster, 28; Allentown, at Lan Taylor, Kowe, Baldwin McGinnis, Dolan, Is $4,200. Union team. He comes highly recommended, and caster, 29 and 30. Total.... t 62719 3 Total.... 3 4271712 Tom Sullivan, the Gleasons, Deasley and WARD, of New York, has consented to go to Burns, the pitcher, in a letter to President Thor- ner, pays a nigh tribute to bis managerial ability. THE Plqua, Ohio, Club has at last effected »o OSTestons ...... 00010001 2 4 several players on the reserve teams of the Frinceton College two days In each week to train organization. The team for 1884 will be stronger lO M. .'.'..!...... 200000010-3 two local clubs, are already at work in the the nine. TONY MULLAME'S contract with Toledo is not than lost year'i nine, and expect to give the olnbB STOVEY, of the Athletics, is exercising daily in binding unless that player should choose to let It of the Ohio League a tussle, although not a mem Two-base hlt-Cahill. Bases on balls Ingra- Missouri Gymnasium. Dolan never looked be so, and be could fcia 3, Murray 3. VTild pitches-Ingraham so well. Manager Bancroft's roller skating rink at New contract with any other Ameri ber of the League. The grounds are being im 1, It is said he is jealous of Deasley can Association or League club if he chose without proved, and when completed will be far superior to *«n»y 2. Umpire J. Lasserre, of Mechanic and intends to beat that player's record Bedford, Mass. penalty, as he was not THE Schedule Committee of eligible to contract until any grounds in the State save Cincinnatiand Club. TIme-l:50. during the coming season. the Union Assoola Feb. 10. Cleveland. The nine will consist of T.G. Wall, o.; tlon will meet at the Gibson House, In Cincinnati, John Wall.lb.; E. NOTES. All the local players now look upon Bill on IT is probable that In the future the stockholders S.MIller, 2b.; B. 3. Ainendt Sb.; March 17th. of the Louisville Club will not be admitted free. W. H. Munger'ss.; E. A. Todd, If.; C. Amendt cf.; Patsy Gleason as the capitalist of their world, he COLBY University nine, Watervllle, Me., ool. Cahill, of the K. O. M., will take having The club will open the season on the first Sunday L Oliclf, rf? Negotiations are pending with a ^departure for Philadelphia about the 1st commenced the building of a $5,000 legiate champions of the State, will have a pro In April, probably with the East Saglnaws, and first-class pitcher. Dates have already been en °f March. Harry "Wright has a jewel in residence. No other players in this section fessional coach. games with many of the Northwestern clubs will gaged with foreign clubs to open the season. can boast of entering or having entered into TB E schedule meeting of the League will be held follow in rapid succession. THE Portsmouth (Va.) Base Ball Club has Cakill, he having shown some brilliant Tuesday, been flaying in the games he has played in Gal- any such contract. March 4, at 10 A. M., at the Genesee ST. Louis Critic:—"Seward & WaUh will begin organized under the auspices of the Portsmouth! Williams has left here and is now at home House, Buffalo. work on their new band ball alley and expect to Athletic Association with a very strong team, in- Jetton ..... Tommy Murray, also of the FEED CORKY will be the regular third have it open for games Feb. 10. Mr. elndinK Parker and Cleaves, the very promising £-0. in Columbus. He will not return until about baseman Walsh is in M. has been secured by tie Minne- March lotb, when his players will commence of the Athletic Club this season. He will do no correspondence with all the prominent Eastern battery oflast year's Seasides, and Stowart and *Polis Club. He will play short stop and pitching at all. players and will arrange a series of championship Ellis a local battery of some renown. Their en «oange pitcher ..... Geo. W. Crawford, who their regular training. IT is thought there will be more Interest taken in games with prizes from $50 to $500." closed grounds are Hearing completion, and tb* "a well-known George E. Cassilly, a local amateur, will base ball in Louisville this year than has been the contractors are pushing the work, as everything la California player, is first manage Lucas' reserve team, while Dave THEdlrectors of the Westohe ster County, N. Y., to be in readiness by March 1st. Clubs visiting J*seman and change pitcher for the Gulf case In the past. Base Ball Alliance at their last meeting, Feb. 8th, Richmond this summer would do well to include. Keid will take charge of Von der Ahe's re THE bill leasing the Athletic's ground hasflnally wound up the afiairsof the association of 1883 by Portsmouth in their Citys. Crawford is considered the best all- awarding the championship route, as it Is a good base ball *°tmd player in Texas. The Gores claim serves. For several years Dave has been do passed both branches of Councils and limits the to the New Hochello town, very convenient from Baltimore. Washington, ing all the hard work for Von der Ahe, and term for one year. Club ana appointed » committee of three to pur- Richmond and but five minutes ride from Norfolk. «in to fee the best amateur pitcher they have ehase and present them with a pennant. J. T. Vanatten is the secretary. Played against in the South there are those who think he should be the THERE will be no August Flower Club this year...... The Gal- manager of the St. Louis Club instead of Managing a co-operative team has made Mr. Fra- I'HB Chicagoes have not lost their lake-front *«ston Club will play in New Orleans Mardi Williams, linger very tired. grounds, nor are they liable to lose tnem just yet, Additional base tail on page i,. was week, They play the Brencans and but Von der Ahe is of a different THE SPORTING Feb. 13. mimpty among the Indians." In addition aid curiosity and Is the only showman who re- Mr. Mapleson's new tenor, Andres Anton, who oices in the veritable wonder of a real white was caught somewhere in the West Indies, was BASE BALL, MUSIC AND DRAMA. o tliis great olio the management have been lephant. Tied in Chicago and Sta.gno and Campanini still :.he first to secure the world-renowned white It is said that Barnnm, Baily and Hutchlnson urvive. The new tenor did not set the prairies Continued from page 3, elephant, which will be exhibited at every have cabled to their agents in Calcutta to pur afire. What Is Going on in the Mimic World performance. This is undoubtedly the best chase, at $2.000 each, several of the elephants hav- Wm. J. Florence has purchased the American Footlight Flashes. bill ever presented and cannot fail to be BUC- ng the much talked of pink splashes, so as to com- ight of the new comedy "The Millionaire" now T. W. LAWSOIT & Co., of Boston. Mass., have in- lessful. >are them with the "sacred" animal now on exhi- running successfully at the Court Theatre,London. vented a game entitled "Base Ball with Cards " Htion in London. Mark Twain has written a new play for the Flor- which possesses many of the fascinating qualities CLUB THEATRE. inoes. of any Known games of cards, with tho additional 'Prince Methuaalem" follows "Princess of nterest imparted by the exact details of the lead PHILADELPHIA AMUSEMENTS. May Fisk's Combination did good business Trebizonde" at Haverly's, after which we are to D. D. Bedell and Frank Tannehill, Jr., have pur ing out-of-door sport. The game is played by four at the Club Theatre last week, Mr. and Mrs. if itness Farnie's immensely successful comic opera chased from E. E. Rice, Esq., all rights and scenes Talka," a full description of which will be given to the comedy "Fun on the Bristol,"for the period jersons, and Its length determined, at the pleasure The Programme Presented this Week to Joe Alien and Nellie Hague being the stars of one year dating from Feb. llth, paying for same of the players, into five, seven or nine innings the of the olio. During the entertainment May nour next issue. This will be the first production side scoring the more runs in the agreed number of Theatre-goers. of the opera in America. >4,000. nnings being the winner. The object of the game Fisk delivered her celebrated lecture on John R. Lane, the energetic stage manager of Mapleson, at the conclusion of the Cincinnati en therefore, is for either side to secure as many tricks HAVBKLY'S THEATEB. 'Fallen Women," which continually drew the New Central Theatre, Philadelphia, attained gagement, will go to California, playing en route or runs as possible, and so far as practicable, br forth rounds of applause. This week, com the ripe age of 64 on Thursday last, Feb. 6. He and remaining in Saa Francisco two weeks. It skillful combinations to destroy the value of their Offenbach's operetta, "The, Princess of mencing Monday, Feb. 11, Lillie Hall's Bur has been in the profession upwards of forty years seems to be the only plan left him to getaway from opponents' cards. Trebizonde," retains a strong hold on f»vor. lesque and Specialty Company will make and is now as capable of doing a song and dance Abbey. IT is very doubtful whether the Brennan? will as a great many variety performers thirty years Mrs. J.Crawford. wife of the stage manager of The performance of the clever work by Mc- their appearance, including Billy Bryant, his junior. His able management has undoubtedly remain In New Orleans through the local leagut Ethiopian comedian; Maggie Cline, the "In the Ranks" Company, will afsutne the role of series. The club received an offer to locate at Caull's Opera Comique Company is through added greatly to the present success of the New Ruth, left vacant by the withdrawal of Kate For- Syracuse, N. Y., but this was declined. Invita original "Mary Ann Kehoe;" William and Central Theatre and it is to be hoped he will live sythe. Mrs. Crawford is an English actress of tions have been received from Tennessee, Vir out irresistibly funny, and not even when Fannie Ererett, sketch artists; Lynch and for many years and still retain his present office. ability. ginia and other States and It Is very probable that presented originally by the French comic Latta, drill artists; Miss Lillie Belle Wood, Murray Woods has been specially engaged at the in extended tour will be arranged, the team opera company did the operetta prove half Mable Hart, Harry Budworth, Fannie Footlight Flickering*. Bijou Theatre. Bo?ton, for the parts of Enterich, in leaving New Orleans about the middle of May Lucille and Harry and Minnie Wood. The Droll John A. Mackay proposes starring n&xt 'The Beggar Student." and Ifakid in the opera of and returning in the middle of September. The BO amusing as in the representation given by "Travelers in Africa," soon to be produced at that nine will visit the principal cities of the South and above olio will conclude with "The White season. theatre. North, playing, among other places, at Washing the company in question. Miss Catherine Sigurd," Keyer's new opera, is a suecesi in Fawn," introducing the whole company, Quite a company of little folks will put in an ton. The trip will be a splendid one for tbe boyj Lewis, who is so lively as Iteyina, is essen headed by Lillie Hall. On Thursday even Brussels. appearance in Belasco's new play,"May Blossom." and improve them as ball players, besides afford tially an opera bouffe singer and understands ing, Feb^ 14, tke olio will terminate with Mrs. Charles Coghlan and her daughter have They will include Bijou Fernandez. Reina Belasco, ing them abundant opportunity for sight-seeing. "Prince Hassanbad," and on Saturday, Feb. sailed for Liverpool. the author's daughter,aged five years,aud Claudine ALLEXTOWM, Pa., correspondence: H. J. Dehl- perfectly the quaint art of making a good 16, a grand double bill will be presented, Sisson, aged three. man, manager and first baseman of the A. B. B. C. deal of fun out of scant material. Her "Have I your eye?" is the latest novelty in the is now a resident of this city, having moved hli concluding with "The White Fawn" and way of stage catch phrases. Frederick Warde's manager has determined to family here a few weeks ago. Thos. Henri is now grimaces never fail to win a laugh, and her "Prince Hassanbad," making in all a first- Mme. Janauschek has in rehearsal a new drama keep his star out of New York until next season, a resident of this place, making the home of Man by-play is excellent. Not for a single class entertainment. Matinees Tuesday, adapted from a Polish novel. when he will be seen in a round of legitimate char ager Dehlman and family his domicile...... Dehl- instant is Reyina lost sight of, for when given acters and In the new tragedy by Henry1 Guy Carle- Thursday and Saturday. Mme. Pappenheim will appear in concerts and ton, entitled "Memnon." man and Henri have both gone into training for little or nothing to do by the author and com oratorios for the rest of the season. the coming season. Henri, by the way, is a mem poser the clever actress finds no end of op DIME MUSEUM. Gossip from Australia says that Miss Genevleve ber of the once famous Henri family, tho renowned Hagar, Campbell & Co., in the Skeleton J. Sadie Martinet will be the Psyche In the New Ward will appear there in March, that Joe Polk, clog dancers...... The Allentown Club have se portunity for funny business. Not only does York production of "Princess Ida.1' the comedian, has saved $10.000. that Mrs. Pome- cured dates wjth several League clubs for April Catherine Lewis play the role of liegina for B. Garrison, rejoice in a bonanza, and the Miss Ada Dyas will try starring again next sea roy is doing bad business and that 150 actors are The Altoona Club is booked for April 16. Buffalo! all it is worth, but she sings the music ac veritable skeleton bridegroom has attracted son and is having a play written for her. walking around Melbourne idle. for April 19, Philadelphtas 23d, and Lancaster! corded her artistically and delightfully. hundreds. Monstrosities seem to be the rage, Frank Wells and Lizzie Hight,of Chanfrau's com Mr. GeorgeS. Knight, whose right name is Sloan for 25 and 26, and a return game will be played on The Raphael of Miss Jeannie Winston adds for the American nation is nothing if not pany, were married in Chicago recently. and who was formerly a clerk at Lippincott and 29th and 30th. another excellent role to her repertoire and curious. New subjects and old invite the Miss Grace Thorne has received a handsome offer Co., of this city, will produce in Cincinnati, March EKOCH BAKELEY, the young man who pitched a also heightens her popularity, for she is a attention this week. The engagement of to join Mr. Bouoicault's company next season. 2d, a new comedy entitled "Pumpkin Creek Poll- couple of games for the Athletic Club last season, great favorite. In no comedian now before Baruum's genuine Nubians is continued. tics." Charles Gayler is the author. got into serious trouble last week. He and a friend Manager J. M. Hill says that Margaret Mather's Mr. E. E. Rice is projecting a season of "Peck's named Mike Scarlctt went into a tavern at 23d, the public is there a more innate sense of the In Chas. Tripp is presented the wonderful season thus far has surpassed alt anticipations. Bad Boy." Mr. Peck has probably done more than and Callowhill streets, Philadelphia, and ordered ludicrous than in Francis Wilson, and spectacle of a man who eats, sews, paints Dora Wiley is playing at Manchester, England, any man in literature to demoralize the youth of drinks, for which they afterwards refused to pay, as Tremolini he illustrates richly his and writes with his feet. This must be seen in the familiar burlesque, "Babes in tho Wood." America. It is to be hoped that the stage will take whereupon Hart attempted to put them out. Scar- comic talent, investing the part with to be appreciated. The clever dogs are also Edwin Booth played throughout last week at the some of the cussedness out of his work. ett struck Hart in the head with a pitcher and Holliday Theatre, Baltimore, to crowded houses. made his escape. The saloon keeper then attacked so much humor as to render it at one* re-engaced. In addition we have the fa The case of Marie R. E. Booth against Agnes Bakely and beat him badly about the head aad the great feature of the performance. The vorite vocalist, Frank Conley, and a grand A lady press agent goes in advance of Rose Booth, executrix of the will of the late Junius body with a club and threw him out on the side crowning incident of the merry operetta is novelty company. The whole forms an at Eytinge iu the South. Bessie Bernard is her name Brutus Booth, has been entered at the Clerk's of walk, where he was found by some passers-by. He Lavender" is the play Harrlgan and Hart have fice in Essex county, Mass., and will be placed viewed in the wax-figure scene of the final traction well worth far more than the dime upon the docket of the Supreme Judicial Court at was taken to the German Hospital, where his in- act, and to see Francis Wilson as the wax asked as the price of admission. The last in reserve. The leading character is drawn from the April term. uries were pronounced of a serious but not dan- drummer is to enjoy a rare bit of fun. On performance does not begin until 10 p. M., life. ferous character. Minnie Palmer will reappear in this country in It is sai* that Lotta is to marry Mr. Cecil THE Cleveland Herald says: The chances look Monday evening last Miss Vincent filled very thus giving every one ample opportunity to October. Lotta precedes her, opening in Septem Ravne, the gorgeous young dude who played the bright for the location of the Cleveland reserve acceptably the role of the Praicess.Miss Emma be present. ber. juvenile parts in her last season's company. The club at Akron. The ground has been looked over, Carson being ill and ordered rest by her proposed wedding is some distance off, and will not INTERNATIONAL COMIQITE. Dominie Mvirray talus of starring next season be consummated until Mias Lotta is ready to re and the old spirit that made Akron so good a base physician. "The Princess of Trebizonde" is, Business continues good at the Interna and Mr. Edward Coleman is at work on a play for tire from the stage probably two years hence. ball town In the past still exists, and though the as has been said, "a magnificent panacea for him. old grounds have gone others can easily be se tional Comique. This week a full bill is Kit Clarke, A.ndy McKay and Claude De Haven cured. By this arrangement with the Cleveland the blues" and will delight and capture all presented, comprising some of the best artists Mr. Oliver Dond has been engaged and is acting has purchased the right to use the name of M. B, Club Akron can get a far better team than sbe who enjoy hearty fun. On Monday evening traveling, and includes Murphy and Jones, as stage director at the Lyceum Theatre, London, Leavitt in amusement enterprises, and will send could gather at this time. Akron is too well situ the merry work will enter upon its third England. out thre» companies at once under the direct ated, close to the League city of Cleveland, to t>« week. "Prince Methusalem" will be pro the two telegraph lads, introducing clog, reel Mr. Frederick Bock at the close of his engage management of Gus Peters, Frank Lum and Harry without a team. With proper management one duced when the run of the currant attraction and jig dancing; Golden and Drayton, Kitty ment with Mr. Edwin Booth proposes Pacific coast Hapgood. They will be backed by Tom Alynne. should pay handsomely. It is a convenient calling Rovvell, H. Cereni and Ada Page, Carrie conquests. A cablegram Saturday says: "In the case of place for League teams, all of which would be glad Hall, Lamartine Brothers, Howard Sisters, Mr. Joseph Jefferson's season closed in Nashville Howard vs. Harris, in the Court of Queen's Bench, to go to Akron if it was In the Ohio League and » WALNUT STREET THEATKE. Harry Bryant, John Kline, J. B. Mackin, Tenn., on the 2d. He will soon go to his Louisana it has been decided that when the manuscript of a member of the National group. The initial performance in Philadelphia Annie Wilson, Kate Clark and the usual plantation. play left with a manager is lost the author cannot Ox THB evening of Feb. 1st, the Continental of Messrs. Kiralfys' Parisian spectacular stock company. The programme concludes Josephine O-allmeyer, leading soubrette of the bring action to recover damages of the manager Base Ball Club held their regular weekly meeting, Oerman stage, died of cancer in the stomach at unless a positive agreement has been made for IU when he following officers were chosen to serve drama "Excelsior" was given on last Mon wifh Kline and Mackin's laughable act, return." the ensuing year: Jas. A. Hill, president; Wm. day evening to an audience that filled the "Casey, the Piper," terminating with a Vienna, Feb. 3. A burlesque on "The Beggar Student" will be M. de Camondo and some other Parisian aristo Me Wade, secretary; John S. Fink, treasurer, and olfl theatre throughout. The piece made a grand fancy dress ball. Matinees Monday, crats of finance are talking of converting the new Manager Lew Streeper, captain. The club will shortly produced by the Thatcher Primrose and have a benefit at the Walnut Street Theatre decided hit and was received with applause Wednesday, Saturday and extra matinee on West Minstrels. Eden Theatre. Paris, into a home for Italian opera. and approval. "Excelsior" differs essen Thursday, Feb. 14. As it is, the Eden Theatre does not pay, and the March 19th. They intend having enclosed ground! Mr. Fitzpatrick, who is a member of Mrs. Lang- present Theatre Itallen Is inconveniently distant of their own the coming season, negotiations hav tially from the "Black Crook," or any other THE OTHER THEATRES. try's company Is a brother of Mrs. Cornwallis West, from everywhere and it is thought the idea will be ing been commenced which, if successful, will giv» of the many show pieces over the destinies Chestnut Street Opera House. Mr. Lytton the Irish beauty. realized. them one of the finest situations in the city for of which the Kiralfys have ruled. No sin Sothern, supported by his own company of Mr. Lawrence Barrett will sail for Liverpool in John T. Raymond's agent, Mr. Ariel N. Barney, ball purposes. They will open with the Keystone gle word is uttered, but the plot can be March and will open in London April 14th in has a scheme to bring about a congress of theatri Club (Pratt's) on April 24th. Communications for comedians, entertained throughout last week 'Yorick's Love." dates should be addressed to the manager, Johns. gleaned in the succession of brilliant tableaux as iMrd Dundreary in "Our American cal managers every season for the purpose of right Fink, 21st and Washington avenue, or 2319 Catha in which a forest of ballet girls take such Cousin." On Monday evening Mme. Janau- Mile. Aimee and the other members of the Orau. ing many of the alleged wrongs of their calling. rine street. active part. From beginning to end it is a French opera troupe sailed from New York for The particular monopolies against which Mr. schek will commence an engagement which Havana, Feb. 8th. Barnie proposes to move through the managerial MAXAGBR HENQLE, of the Chicago Unions, say* glitter of gold and a flood of beautiful colors is announced as her farewell. congress are railroads and printing establishments. that although Gross has not yet signed with him of every hue. The specialty of "Excelsior" Lizzie Harold opened at the Park Theatre, Bos he has given him every assurance that he will play Chestnut Street Theatre. Mr. and Mrs. ton in "Princess Chuck," on February 4th, and was "Nell Gwynne," Planquette's new comic opera, in Chicago. The other players claimed by Mr. is not so much dancing. The great feature warmly welcomed. was produced Feb. 8th at the Avenue Theatre, isgrouping and massing of color. The forming Geo. S. Knight offered "Baron Rudolph" London, with great success. Planquetto's music Hengle are: J. D. Ellick. rf., played last year and "Otto, the German," last week. On Mr. Jacques Kruger, the comedian, has been with the Springfield nine: Charles F. House groups is done like magic; in the twinkling specially engaged by Nat Gosdwin for bis new is exquisite. It belongs to the purest school of holder, If., of Springflelds; F. P. Sullivan, p., of of an eye the entire stage is changed and one Monday night Mr. Den Thompson in his old French comic opera. Its melodies are as refined and familiar play, "Uncle Josh Whitcomb." play "Warranted." as those of Auber. Its orchestration is as scholarly Springfields; William H. Colgan, a., of Spring- dazzling picture after another is presented, Nat Goodwin had "A Terrible Time" with a car as that of Boieldieu. It will certainly run till fields: E. J. Hengle, 2b., of Springfields: ThontM buncle during his New York engagement, but he Gunning, c., of Springfields and Bostons; L. N, the sight fairly aching at the radiance Arch Street Theatre. "Edgewood Folks," spring. Sehoenecfc. lb., ofSprinKfiteldfif John B. McSoxlejrf viewed. Much is seen in "Excelsior." The with Sol Smith Russell as Tom Dilloway, is now all right again. Mr. Caiaurau, of the Union Square Theatre, is ib., of Peorlas; George B. Pinkney, ss., ot PenVa; curtain rises on Darkness guardinga chained reigned during last week. Barney McAuley, Mrs. John Howson is studying for the stage under kid to have written an original American play W. F. Krleg, change c. and f., of Peorias and D»y- toeauty Liylii, who snaps her bonds and takes as Uncle Dan'1 in "A Messenger from Jarvis the tuition of Mrs. Emma Waller. She will make 'hose strength of plot, beauty of incident and ;ons; Tony Suck, c., of Fort Waynes and Brook- flight towards the Palace of Science. There Section," will be the next attraction. let debut next season. cleverness of construction place it far above any lyns; Hugh Daly, p., of Cleveland; Charles Cady, Mrs. Charels Stratton, wldoT of Gen. Tom thing that has yet been done here. This IB very change p. and f., of Chicago Unions. Ed. Bassett is dancing and a show of delight. In quick National Theatre. Manbury and Over- Thumb, has made application lor a license to open high and, perhaps, premature praise; but Steele and Frank Bell, am ateur pitchers, and Tony Falch, succession the spectator is transported to the ton's company in "A Hoop of Gold," re a museum in the Bowery. Mackaye and others, accepted as good judges, are amateur catcher, have also been engaged. tanks of the Weser, where Denis Papin's tired from view on last Saturday night. Sen Madame Piper," Woolson Morse's new opera, responsible for the opinions. THE Evansville Journal says: The Indianapolii, first steamship is being built; from Weser to sation will be replaced on Monday night by is booked for production next September, at the Mme. Sarah Bernhardt is likely to revisit the Fort Wayne, Terre Haute and Evansville club* STew York, where the great city, the Brook song and dance, Thatcher, Primrose and New York Star Theatre'. United States next season for a short tour under have agreed to form an Indiana Association, to lyn bridge and much else is pictured. Again West's Consolidated Minstrels being an Orpheus and Eurjdice" which has so delighted the management of Mr. Henry E. Abbey. The lay a series of games for the championship of the the Atlantic is crossed and the Sphinx and the New York public, will,after a time,be replaced terms provide that she shall furnish her own com late, and this association when formed, it is be nounced. by "La Vie Parisienne." pany, and he shall pay her, in addition to all costs lieved, will be recognized by the other leagues,and Pyramids are beheld; then the change comes, of transportation, the sum of $1,200 a night. Mr. the Evansville Club at last have needed protection and Suez and the Canal is reached, the Local Jottings. Miss Clara Belden, or Tibbetts, 37 years, a well- Abbey's offer covers only 100 nights, and the tour in the matter of its players, who cannot then be known tragic actress, died in Bellevue hospital. N. will embrace none but the principal cities. whole culminating in a fantastic allegory "The Merry War'1 will probably be heard at Y., Feb. 6, from alcoholism. stolen from it by other clubs. The schedule of the fusion of nations, the abolition of slavery, Haverly's. There ii going to be an unusually fierce warfare games can be arranged so as not to interfere wittt and innumerable other subjects. The differ Mme. Sembrich has renewed her contract with between Barnum and Forepaugh's circus compa the schedules of the two associations of which the Have you seen "Excelsior" at the Walnut? It is Herbert Gye for the coming London opera season nies next spring and summer. Last year they Indianapolis, Fort Wayne and Terre Haute clubi ent ballets are gorgeous in the extreme, and immense. at the Covent Garden Theatre. both made money by dividing up the country into are members. That interest would be taken in all it is wonderful to see how exquisitely the The International Comique will remain open un The latest rumor is that Australia wants McKee certain territories, each agreeing not to trespass on the cities named, in such a contest, does not admit great mass of people have been drilled into til April 7th. Rankln. ManagerWilliams.of"StruckOil"fame, the other's grounds. Next spring they will begin of a doubt, and all the clubs recognize that such «;loek-like precision. The closing ballet, Matt Canning is living In retirement in this city. has made him an excellent offer. their operations against each other In Philadelphia an association would be mutually beneficial from ft He is in ill health. and will carry the contest up through New Eng financial point of view. Immediate steps will illuminated by % myriad of swinging lamps, J. K. Tillotson's new play "Linwood," is,it is iaid, therefore be taken for the formation of the league. would be difficult to describe adequately, but The Club Theatre will be run as a first-class com to be produced in Boston after which it will be land. bination house next season. taken on the road by Frank Curtis. Ludovic Halevy, the celebrated musician, Is 49 THB Trenton Base Ball Association held its an is resplendant in effect. Throughout last years of age,but does not look it. He is lean.grave nual meeting at the Borough Hall, Chamben- week the spectacle attracted crowded au As Calanthe in "Damon and Pythias," Miss Lil "Howard" says of Bartley Campbell's play burit, Feb. 6. P. T. Powers was elected manager lie Hinton is very attractive. "Separation" that "it is the most ambitious and pale, taciturn, heavily and darkly bearded, and diences, and on Monday evening will enter the best piece from Campbell's pen." altogether morose and melancholy looking in and secretary for the season. The other new offi upon the second week of its run. This is the last week of "The Princess i»f Treb- strange contrast to the wit and drollery of the cers are: P. Reineman, president; David Hau, /.onde" at Haverlya. Don't fail to see it. Miss Amy Gordon has been specially engaged to pages to which he has affixed his signature. He vice president; Aug. Riedel, financial secretary; BIJOIT THEATBE. Charles Stephens, the well-known alto singer, create a part in "Uncle Sam," which is to be pro has given up his former gay haunts and rollicking Michael Murphy, A. C. Brady, directors; J. Henry "The Green Bushes" was succeeded at the has left Haverly's Minstrels and is now in Phila duced by the Wilbur Opera Company. companions, and lives quietly in the company of Klein, treasurer. The manager was authorized to matinee of Saturday by the old play , "Damon delphia. Mr. Charles Dickens is understood to be prepar his children and his books. sign James F. Ryan, who caught for Murphy for ing for Lotta a dramatization of his father's im Miss Cora Anderson a very handsome Louisville the past two seasons. He comes from Worcester, and Pythias," Mr. Wm. N. Griffith appear Minnie Maddern, in her new play "The Puritan mortal story, "The Old Curiosity Shop. Mass.. is 23 years old, stands five feet nine incbel ing as Damon and Mr. Charles D. Herman Maid," will be seen shortly at the Chestnut Street girl, who has been under the Madison Square high and weighs 170 pounds. He is said to be » as the soldier Pythias. The play is one that Theatre. "Puritan Days," a comic opera, book by Earl coaching for the past eight months with a view to good batter. 'Messrs. Reineman, Murphy ani Mrs. John Drew closed her season with Joseph Marble, music by Richard Stahl, is expected to making her debut In that theatre this winter and Steel were appointed a committee on grounds was regarded as great in the repertoire of the Jefferson Feb. 2, and has returned to her home in have an early hearing in New York City. from whom much was expected by the Frohman's. Season tickets will be out shortly, limited to fifty, late Edwin Forrest, and many a time has the this city. There is some prospect of Mrs. D. P. Bowers re will be married next week in Louisville to Herbert the price of which will be $10. They are to be hid dead tragedian been applauded to the echo S. Carpenter, of No. 11 Wall street. The gentle Messrs. Nixon and Zimmerman have secured the turning to the stage. Mr. Frank Mayo has invited man is the son of Frank Carpenter, the artist. of the president or manager. The season witt In 'the role of the noble Roman, while as Academy of Music for Easter nreek, when "Jalma' her to assume the leading role in his new play. open Monday, April 7, with the Philadelphia Miss Anderson will not go upon the stage. League Club. Pythias Mr. John McCullough won his share will again invite attention. There is now being commenced in New York a Mr. Wallack is still a very sick man, and it be of approval even in those days. The interest Miss Dolly Murphy, daughter of the late Jos. movement to prevent theatres from having bar gins to be doubtful whether he will ever be well BROOKLYN correspondence: Oscar Walker is tit Treated in the play is great and there are few D. Murphy, will be married shortly to a member rooms connecting with the lobby or auditorium. enough again t« appear upon the stage. His trip most graceful skater at Washington Park. Ht dramas of its class that possess more dis of the Modjeska Company. Eric Bayley, who brought out "The Colonel" to to Florida, where he still is, has made no great puts in his spare time teaching a very pretty young this country, is now on his way to the United States lady how to skate. Sam Kimber now wea'rs'a pl« tinctive merit. "Damoii and Pythias" will Hundreds of loving subjects have paid homage difference in his condition. He is no longer plate on his breast; In other words, he carries th« to "The Princess of Trebizonde" whose reign will with a lot of plays which he hopes to "place" with troubled with rheumatism; in fact, it is doubtful if be repeated at every performance until the profit. that ever was his trouble. His ailment is partial badge of a special officer. He informs your cor matinee of Wednesday, when, by special be prolonged another week. respondent that he never felt better in his life. Hi "The Sin and The Sorrow" is the title of a drama William Shea will star next season under the paralysis, and it has continued so long and so ob is taking the best of care of himself and is prafr lequest, Tom Taylor's entertaining comedy, to be produced shortly at the Bijou Theatre. It is management of Max L. Clayton, in a new and orig stinately resists all kinds of treatment that it be ticing every morning with Morgan, who has beet "The Overland Route," will be performed, said to be very interesting. inal Irish-American drama entitled "Our Servant gins to be feared it is permanent. engaged to play with the Washington Club. Sam Girls." the cast including Miss Lillie Hinton and a Manager John McCaull has purchased the rigbl The new Casino Theatre in Washington, which said he is a splendid catcher and that WashingtQl full company. The same bill will be re for America, for Planquette's comic opera, "well Mr. J. Ed Milliken, of Tompkins and Hill's opens with Lotta as the star next October, is to be missed It in not getting Johnny Doyle to wo* peated in the evening for the benefit of Mr. Q-wynne," which was successfully produced in Jalma" Company, has written a five act Amerl the handsomest building devoted to theatrical pur with Morgan. But I am afraid that it'is now toe London last week. canan drama which ";"a prominent star," has under poses eveY erected in Washington. It will be un late, as Doyle told me the Richmond Club wM Jay Hunt, who will enact the role of Augus consideration. der the management of Mr. Samuel Fort, who is after him...... Jack Burns, who caught for Dojl* tus Lovibond. The representations of "The "The most gorgeous and dazzling spectacle ever "The Princess Ida." is to be produced for the first now running the Academy of Music in Baltimore. can be had. Burns is a thrower, heavy hitter ana Overland Route'* will be continued until the produced in this city," was the unanimous verdict time in America simultaneously at the Fifth The new structure is owued by a stock company can catch with any of them...... The base ball over "Excelsior." Messrs. Fleishman and Hall are whose only free privilege in the theatre will be the managers make a mistake when they think. UK matinee of Saturday, February 10, when a consequently happy. Avenue Theatre, N. Y.,and at the Boston Museum drama entitled "A Life's Kevenge" will be February llth. mere admission of the stockholders through a pri City of Churches baa no fine ball players. Mr. Horace McVicker was initiated into the vate aoor. When they occupy reserved seats they THE Board of Directors of the Active Club, of produced for the first time in America. mysteries of the Order of B. P. O. Elks in Phila "Trois Femmes Pour on Marl," ("Three Wives will pay for them. Bijou is the only stock theatre in Philadel for One Husband,") a roaring farce was recently Heading, Pa., had a meeting Feb. 6. at which «B delphia, on the 3d inst. He says he rather likes produced at the Cluny Theatre, Paris, with im Mrs. L. C. Foote, better known as Lillian the members were present. It was decided to issM phia, and each succeeding week brings fresh the style of initiation. mense success. Cleves, an actress of many charms of person and thirty-five season tickets only, the price being an* attractions. Mr. Geo. Wood has a good "Standing room only" it the regular nightly an unusual mental endowments, has filed the papers at $15, and thay will be disposed of by applicatloa Mr. W. R. Hayden.Tom Keene's manager, has in an application for divorce from her husband. working company, and attractive perform- nouncement at the Walnut now. If you desire to purchased an interest iu the English melodrama to the secretary. Ladles and stockholders will bt - ances are offered. witness the gorgeous "Excelsior," secure your seats Her marriage appears to have been a singularly admitted free, with the single exception that tki in advance or you will be left. "The New Babylon," one of the attractions her unfortunate one in every respect, resulting mainly former must pay a fee of fifteen cents for place ol NEW CENTRAL THEATRE. aided for next season. in a succession of the most outrageous stories of the grand stand. The directors decfded to entirely Mr. John E. McDonough resigned his position A. R. Caiauran's translation of "L'as de Trefle,' personal 111 treatment. Foote is the fellow who renew the grand stand, employing an architect t» Harry Miner's Comedy Four Company did of Treasurer of the Walnut Street Theatre Jan. 29 ("The Ace of Clubs,") has been produced at the advertises every three months nil intention to play furnish designs. A visit will be made in the next excellent business at the New Central Theatre but was persuaded to resume his post, Fob 4, and Globe Theatre, Boston. No very great impression Richard III. on horseback somewhere, but never two or three weeks to other cities for the purpose of last week, the Jackleys, Ella Wesner and once more graces the box office. made; piece only fair. succeeds more than one night. gaining suggestions as to the most complete styl« the Westley Bros, adding greatly to its Manager John McCaull has acccepted an Amerl of main and side stands. The grand and sidt can opera which is the work of two Washington Miss Annie Pixley goes to Europe in the spring Mr. Barnum is Indignant at the assertions that success. This week, commencing Monday, It is decided that she will play in England and the his white elephant is not the genuine article, but stands on the grounds at Camden and HarrisbmC gentlemen, and has under consideration another meet with most favor, the latter having chairs u» JFeb. 11, and at the three usual matinees, G. which is the offspring of two New York gentlemen clever comedian Donald Harold will accompany thinks the controversy will advertise him largely. her on her English tour. He ii really a white and sacred elephant, and Mr. being the most complete. The intention is to pro H. Adams will present his new Humpty Mr. John T. Raymond will succeed "Excelsior" vide seats for 1,200 persons and have o highly or DumptT and Star Specialty Troupe, intro Gus Williams opens Haverly's Comedy Theatre, Barnum has the bill of sale of him as well as other at the Walnut Street Theatre. His new play "For New York. May 26th, for the season of ten weeks documents attesting his whiteness and sacredness namental and handsome covered building. Hi* ducing an olio of the best artists in the pro Congress," written by David D. Lloyd, will court when he will jroduce two new plays by Joseph from King Thebau, and a letter from Frank Vin cost will reach $2,000. fession. Heading the list ara the four Sil- attention. As Limber, Mr. Raymond is said to be cent, Jr., declaring that "a genuine white elephant clever. Bradford and Fred Maeder. WiLMi»OTOif, Del., correspondence: The Quirt- bons, the greatest of all serial and trapeze Mr. Frank Mayo has a new play "Nordeck." It 1« of that delicate color distinguishing the nose of steps will report for duty April 1st, and will fl> artists, who appeared at this theatre last Mr. and Mrs. Davidge, Jr. (Maggie Harold) will be produced at Haverly's Theatre, Chicago a white horse." Mr. Vincent also says that only into active service at once. Manager Simmonl passed through this city on Wednesday, en route twenty-four white elephants have been secured in says he will practice them hard until the lltt, December and created a sensation that was 111.. May 26. The scenery wAl be all new and tut Siam in 1,352 years, and that of these only eleven for Atlantic City. They pay a flying visit to their costumes historically correct. when the season will be opened with either the never known before in Philadelphia. During pretty home by the sea and then return to New belonged to the first grade, which is the grade that Chester or Ironsides. Bay City Club is due the their performance Walter will turn a com York. Ellen Terry's daughter.aged 14, is said to display Mr. Barnnm's elephant belongs to. By the way Hth; Providence, 16th: Philadelphia, 19th; Athletic, plete double somersault from the hands and A strong man is needed and he will be at hli histrionic genius and will go on the stage upon the Forepaugh has also secured a white elepant. 22d. and in Philadelphia on the 29th with Athletic; catch (he being the only artist that has ever post at the New Central Theatre, Monday. Feb, return to England of her mother and Mr. Irviug Buffalo and Detroit will be given dates in a ft* performed this wonderful feat), and the 11, to take charge of the long talked of curiosity, Her stage name will be Ailsa Craig. days. The club is now about all signed as follows younger brother Eddie will dive from the the white elephant, who will appear for one week All is over between Miss Fortesque, late of the A Staten Island Huntress. Cusick, Lynch, McCloskey, catchers; MlU«f> only. Savory Theatre, and Lord Garmoyle, better known Mrs. Robert Hopkins, of Prince's Bay, 8. Casey (left-handed), BurnsandPyIe(if reinstated), dome of the theatre, his father catching him The indisposition of Miss Emma Carson has as "Gumboil,"and the former is about to bring an pitchers; Burns, short stop; Snyder, first base: Ba!- In his descent. Independent of these brought into prominence Miss Yinton, who has be action for breach of promise of marriage. I., is an enthusiastic huntress, an expert tian, second base; Say. third base; Lynch and the programme includes J. K. Adams, come a great favorite in the role of the frinceti of Mrs. G. W. Noah, one of the great actresses ol ornithologist and a crack wing shot. A few Dennis Casey in the field. The club will be um- F. H. Leslie, W. Eunice, Jules Trchizonde. Miss Vintoa is a graceful and fifty years ago, who played rival engagements with formed in gray and blue. There is no doubt out Tissot, Prof. Wallace, Max Bernardo, pleasing young artiste. Fannie Kemble and supported the elder Booth and days ago she saw two birds alight on a tal that the Quicksteps are very strong in the nela, Forrest, is still living in Rochester, N. Y. but doubt is expressed as to their batting abiliw- I*. A. Leslie, G. Bernardo, C. Adams, Bella J. H. Haverly contemplates a visit to Philadel tree near her home. Mrs. Hopkins recog Say, Burns, Lynch and the two Caseys are very Gabrielle, Rosa Cooke, Pauline Martiuetti, phia next week. He is in love with his fashion Mr. Augnstlne Daly is looking for some more nized the birds at once as a pair of yellow- good hitters, while Bastian and Snyder are fair, C. Mitchell, Mons. Brunotta, Mme. Jules able theatre opposite the A«ademy,and his>dtnfra plays from the German. But even this school of bill cuckoos, which live entirely upon the and the balance are, tt is to be feared. weaK at U» tion is perfectly reasonable, seeing that he has comedy is getting somewhat played out. The bat. but time will tell. The players are all at their Tissot, Julia Fenton, Tomina Welby. G. D. Mosers and others are beginning to run dry. eggs of other birds and quite rare visitors to Bernard, F. Meiler, W. H. Sconton, ' A. M. steadily made money there from the day he took Staten Island. Mrs. Hopkins took her two- homes now, and most of them are at work. the lease. A musical comedy, written by B. C. Stephenson Ketchum,J. Schilloand Lillian De Hart, who Forepaugh's white elephant will be a greal and Alfred Collier,will be produced at the Royalty barreled shotgun and brought down one ol will appear in their different specialties and feature of the great show heralded for April. Foi Theatre. London. Its title will be "Dorothy." The the cuckoos from the limb and knocked gver Dan Kane's dog, Faddy, la matched t» the comical pantomime of "Hump'y twelve years. Mr. Forepaugu has, been, In, scene is laid in, ta« early part of the la^t S«Bturv (he second one while, on the wing. CoTlEgton, qaniue at RQ (Usfcm da(e, p Feb. 13. THE SPORTINQ LIFE. against any one of his, and a double team one, ridden by Frank Tolbert; Moonshine, by Track Talk. THE TURF. race, the consideration for each race being $500 a rish' Keeper: Columbus, by George Woodruff; Milton Young returns to the turf this sprfnr. side. Articles of agreement were drawn up and "Jread.by George Spicer; Topgallant, by Matt John Da vis is the favorite for the cup at Louis- ith td Brown as trainer. He will have the fol- declared by both of us to be acceptable The first lintock; Collector, by Peter Whelan; Chancellor, ville. iehlerements of a Week News tor LOT- race took place between Frank Sailor and Barney /James Hamill; and Lady Jackson, by John Burton has been backed at 8 to 1 for the Withers to sleighs, over the road leading past Suffolk Park anderbilt. Dread was a handsome bay geld ing, stakes. ------i--,-,--.-- ..c*i, o, auu bile iunoWlng two- and I won very handily. There was no question 5-1 hands; Columbus was ear-olds: Spaldlng, by Billet; Spanish King, by ers of the Horse. about the decision of this race. I a bright bay,16 hands and The National Trotting Association was orirani- never received as the first horse to beat eight minutes in a three- «ed in February, 1870. ting Alfonso; Doubt, by St. Martin; Playfellow, by the amount of the stakes; in fact, I never received nile race. He was owned by James Black, of Fel lowcraft; Ten Booker, by Ten Broeck; Bootblack, any encouragement for the payment of the same hiladelphla. Chancellor was a handsome dapple Clingstone,William H., George V., and Clemmie y King Alfonso; Flavor, by Pat Malloy; KlnK PHILADELPHIA ROAD HORSES. When the next race was to occur, however, between ray, with long tail, about 15-2 hands, and had G., are all doing well. )an, by King Alfonso, and Becalon, by Billet. Frank Sailor and his mare Forest O_uecn, I de its of style. Lady Jackson was a red gray mare, Knowing people are taking 2 to 1 about Eole for The New York State Veterinary manded that the stake of both should be deposited Association held Xue Driving Property >-l hands. Moonshine was a dark gray gelding, the Coney island Cup. ts second meeting Feb. 6th in room No. 24, Cooper of Mr. Frank D. before the start. This Mr. Cofrode declined to do ery stylish, and and stood 15% hands nigh. At the Fair Count was never looking better in his life Jmon. for the purpose of completing Its organiza- Watson. therefore I declined to trot. Mr. Cofrode sub- art Columbus was the favorite at 100 to 70 over than at the present time. on. The officers are: Dr. Kobert B. W. Finlay Fifty years ago Philadelphia was regarded sequently said he would trot no more. These are le field. It was a grand sight to see the horses resident; L. V. Flazernan, vice president; Dr! the whole facts of the case." noving off from the score in fine order, with their The Mount Holly, N. J., track is to have a new Halloway, secretary; Dr. Middletown, ot Fishkill as the head centre of the trotting horse Inter- ockeys in the richest and most varied colors and grand stand to cost $10,000. easurer. The object is the elevation of veterinary Caldwell has been engaged eats of the country. The SIXTY TKAKS most beautiful costumes. Collector won the first as starter at Latonia cience, and the association intends, at its future Hunting Park AGO. eat handily. Old -Top' won the second heat. and Sheridan at Washington. "I*?""*8' to listen to papers on the various phases course, the first of its kind in the country, olumbus breaking down. Dread captured the Lucky B. is matched to run two races in San the science by prominent surgeons. Its member- Something About the First Trotting Conrf e I ilrd heat. Whalebone, not halving won a heat in Francisco in May for $5,000 each. hip is now about 80. was then in full bloom and among its patrons iree, was In America. ruled out. In the fourth heat George Callahan, the well-known hurdle and steeple Young Volunteer, sire of Jersey Boy, has a pair were the leading citizens of the Quaker City. Woodruff mounted old 'Top.' At that time there chase rider, is now with L. Hart. : fine representatives, the property of the Messrs. Gradually the old-time horsemen are drop as no rule against having more than one horse art, Edwin and John, Good driving horses were in demand those Brunswick is favorite for the Mystic Krewe Han of Philadelphia. Unfor- ping away. Of the class in which George ntered and started in a race of heats from the unately the names conflict, both being given tha days and it was no uncommon thing te find irne stable. The Woodruffs had three, viz.: dicap and Wallansee second choice. ame of Jersey Girl. Tho mare belonging to Mr. "Woodruff, Hiram Woodruff, James Hamilli opgallant, Whalebone and Columbus. The heat Sportsman died at New Orleans, Feb. 2d, from ohn Hart is six years old, 15 hands high, and is a* gentlemen frequently battling in their own as a hard George one for a time between old Top' and injuries received the day previous while running in retty as a picture. She resembles her noted way for supremacy. This state of afiairs Spicer, Matt Clintock, Peter Whelan read, but the latter won easily at the finish and a race. elation, Jersey Boy, very closely. That in itself continued on for probably a space of twenty George Young, Prank Tolbert and one or two ! herefore took the race. For a long time the race The report of the death pretty good evidence that she should develop years, or until the Hunting Park Association dis as the talk of the city, and Mr. M. Goodin has in of Amazon Is not cor nto a trotter of merit. THB others who stood pre-eminent, all have gone rect. The mare is now in slings and the vet. has SPORTINO Lr»K aaf. banded, when the Interest in the trotting horse is possession an oil painting by a well-known hopes of her recovery. ests to Mr. Hart a change of name to Jersey declined; especially was this noticeable in connec "to that bourne from whence no traveler re rtist ot Philadelphia, which represents the horses Maid or Jersey Lily. * tion with road horses. For a score of years there- nd jockeys with almost life-like correctness. The There are some 1,509 horses at present In the turns" with the exception of a single one various training stables in and around Newmarket, Mr. Cooper appears to never allow an oppor- alter there seemed to be no perceptible change in ainting is an old one and is highly valued by Mr. unity escape him, especially when the standing of the sport, but the construction of Mr. James Hamill, of Philadelphia. 3-oodin. and a clear bill of health Is reported. a good horse la Although n question. He has recently made another im- Point Breeze and Suffolk parks and the appearance having passed the allotted "three "Shortly after this, Dntchman, who was for- W. H. Cheppus' racing stable will soon arrive at ortant addition to his stable of trotters In the bay here of many of the noted horses of the country score and ten," the veteran reinsman shows erly owned by Mr. Jeffersof Philadelphia, came New Orleans and comprises Centreville, Ouise nare Mineol*, record 2:42. The mare is Kentucky- caused a graud revival in road driving which con almost the same vigorous appearance as of old and the surface. In 1836 he beat Lady Warrenton, a Bright Bettlna, and a three-year-old by Billet. I red, and was formerly owned by Dan Walters, of tinued almost uninterruptedly until after the Cen it is to be hoped that he will be spared many altimore mare, in a three-mile heat race very The name of the last year Cessarewiteh winner, IVbsecon, N. J. The latter sold her to Mr. L. H. tennial year, when, by pernicious practices upon years longer to enjoy the fruits of a well-spent life andily. In 1839 I purchased Dutchman of Linturn, Conklin, Don Juan, is missingfroin the entries for the spring abcock, of Haddonfleld, N. J. who dlspoied of the part of those directly interested in the manage among the friends of tho city with which he has Voorfs & Co., well-known New handicaps in England, and it is believed he will er to Mr. Edwin Hart, of Philadelphia. Mineola ment of racing events, the very name of trotting been so long identified. Mr. Hamill is frequently Workers, for $3,000. A short time afterward, over never run again. a good-sized and finely-galted mare, and, It li was treated with disdain atd with but few ex called upon to describe "by-gone days," and his 10 Beacon course, Boston, Dutchman trotted a aid, her record is but a slight Indication of what ceptions it has continued somewhat under a cloud reminiscences of the old Hunting Park course, the iree-mile heat, under saddle, in 7-.32X, which Harry Luzenberg, of Philadelphia, will train he is capable of doing. up to the present time. That the highly exciting first trotting track in America, are told with ood for many years as the best on record. In Huntingdon, Mollie Bassctt and the Alarm two- 135 a fifty mile race took place over the Hunting year-old at the Gentlemen's Driving Park, as soon As usual, the racing season In the East will bo- and invigorating amusement Is not altogether astonishing clearness and heartily enjoyed. Be -. with the meetings irredeemable, however, is plainly shown by the lieving that a history of the noted old Park would ark between tho Griscom and Newbold mares. as the weather permits. of the National Jockey Club t was a terrible performance. The Newbold mare The story t Washington and of the Maryland Jockey Club «ttortsof such gentlemen as William M.Singerly, be of interest to the present generation of horse goes that in consequence of the recent t Baltimore. The former will race at Ivy City Frank Bower, Col. Snowden, James E. Cooper, men, THK SPORTINO LIFE man caught Mr. Ham- fonit. In March, 1838, Daniel G. Tompkins and mandate of the Jockey Club, Charles Wood has on dwin Forrest, the latter owned by General Cad- parted with he 13th, 14th, 16th and 16th of May, and the latter Frank D. Watson, J. B. Butterworth. Chas. Nolen, ill in one of his happiest moods recently, and all his horses to Sir George Chetwynd t Pimlico on May 20,21, 22 and 23. Both clubs William Disston, Edward C. Amer. Frederick upon beinic earnestly solicited the veteran very allader, trotted a four-mile heat race, which was for their racing career. on by Tompkins in 8:07. Forrest was distanced nnounce a series of stakes to close on March 1, Hebrandt, Jr.; William H. Gregg, Edwin Hart, kindly consented to give the desired information. A number of horses have changed hands at New latof the National Jockey Club being supple- Frederick Gerker, George i the second heat. In 1840 Dutchman and Kifie Colket, ±'rank H. Ellis. HUNTING PAH'S FIRST OPKJIID. rotted mile heats, best three in five, at the Hunt- Orleans recently. The latest sales announced are lented with an announcement that there will be. Edward Lyster, Theodore Justice and a number of Gilt,4, by Tom Sawyer, and Bonnie Australian, 4, ix races each day and that the scale of weights others. It has been principally "It was either In 182i or "J3.1 cannot recollect ng Park. Kifie was a handsome little bay horse, by Kegent, through the exer the time precisely now, when the Hunting Park 5 hands high. He was a great pole horse and was to Mr. David Bergaminl. '111 be the same as the American Jockey Club. tions of the gentlemen just named that a proper J. H. Sutton will appreciation track was laid out," said Mr. Hamill. "The riven double with Lady Suffolk. Dutch- ride any man in the world a Mr. George Engeman, with Secretary McGowan, of the merits of a good driving horse round was originally owned by the Harts an beat Rifle two races. After Dutchman five, ten or twenty mile race in Rhode Island or re quietly arranging the details for tho racing has been kent up, the result of which was the Massachusetts for from $500 to 2,000 a side; the furnishing of the Deautiful property f homas and his brother who had a sort of a pri ad left the turf, the famous bay horse Kipton race eason of 1884 at Brighton Beach. Tho meeting known as the vate track in Germautown, then under the super ook his place. He had four white legs, a blaze in to be ridden on an unbroken Broncho. will begin on Decoration Day and there will be no Gentlemen's Driving ParK, an establishment reat change which has not only been greatly successful, but vision of the Aliens. The Hunting Park was sub 10 face and stood fifteen hands and an Inch high. The bay mare Juno, owned by James Moilett. in the policy of management from has proved to be of an sequently purchased by Samuel Alien, who, in con He was owned at one time by Mr. George Weaver of New York, died at the "Blue Bell" stable of hat of the late W. A. Engeman. There will be at incalculable benefit to the nection with his brother William, opened the Park f Philadelphia, then by a Mr. Thomas Moore, Ike Pawling last week, of pneumonia. east three days', racing each week, on days that do horsi interests of Philadelphia. It was therefore ot conflict with with the view of to the public, ard a number of exciting races took aen by a Wm. McCrary, and then I purchased Mr. Dpugherty has sold the brown mare regular days at Jerome Park, still further increasing the In pluco upon the track. The first event of any ac im afterward. Kipton beat Lady Suffolk in 1842 Tem heepihead Bay and Monmouth Park, except on terest in trotting that THE SPOP.TIXG Lira com n a two-mile heat race pest, which Charley Myers drove so successfully Saturdays during July and August, when it is be- menced eight weeks ago a series of sketches of the count that was trotted over the course was a saddle at the Hunting Park in through the Philadelphia Circuit three years ago, race between Topgallant and Caleb Weeks' pacer. 07, which was considered great. Kipton also to Mr. George Willing, of Germantown. eved that there are a sufficient number of people most prominent gentlemen who have, from time to William Alien rode Topgallant and Weeks was in eat Quaker, a big 17 hands bay gelding, which I who will go to the races at the beach without inter- time, industriously aided the cause of the trotting ode in a two-mile heat race under saddle. &. five-heat race for $500 a side has been arranged eiing with racing elsewhere. horse and prevented it from falling the saddle of his own horse. A great many im In into utter disre pediments were placed in the way of Top,' but 850 Kipton trotted a mile heat race against George between the sorrel horse of Jas. K. Deegan of Ash Phillips evidently feels somewhat aggrieved pute. Among these gentlemen none have been 'oung's Sorrel Ned, Otis Dimmick's land, Pa., and a colt of Thos. Curry, of Centraiia, more conspicuous than he won a hard-earned victory notwithstanding." Smoke. ith the notoriety given his trotter Telephone last Mr. Frank D. Watson, pro William King drove Kipton. Sorrel Ned won Pa., to be run March 17th, at Orangeburg. eek. If Jack wished to have kept the horse upon prietor of the extensive wood wharf at the foot of FIRST TROTTING. HORSE ASSOCIATION. le race. In vine 1851, and when twenty years old, At the Lafayette course, Augusta, Ga., Jan. 31st, lie "shady side" he should have boon a little street. Delaware. For twenty-seven years "It was not a great while after the race between Hiram Woodruff bought Kipton for $250 and there was a match trotting race between Mr. Bills' more guarded In his conversation. However, w« Mr. Watson has been a warm advocate of the Topgallant and the pacer that the interest in notherhorse. He was"afterward put up at a raffle b h Mescnger, and Thos. Murray's b h Murray. o not propose to argue the point, whether the ref- noble trotter. Throughout the Ionic period of his trotting matches considerably increased and as :>r $1,000 and was won by John Kyerson, of Pater- Messenger lost the first heat and won the next rence to Telephone was said or not. As far as TB» rather active lile as a reinsman he has given to the result a number of gentlemen, among whom on, N. J. In 1853 Flora Temple and Black three straight. iPOHTiNO LITK is concerned the information cam* the road scores of able and well-bred horses. Mr. were Thomas Hart, Samuel and William Alien, ouglass trotted mile heats, but the black horse The Stewards of the English Jockey Club have from a very reliable source, and upon the strength Watson never mingles with anything conneeted Mr. Chase, of the Falstaff Hotel, Sixth and Car on in three straight heats; best time, 2:30%. She f that it was published. We now give what Mr. with the turf professionally. He is what may be penter streets; John Negley, no intention, it is stated, of rescinding tho sentence Thomas Koach and eat Green Mountain Maid in three straight heats recently passed upon Charles Archer. The little 'hlllips says: "Please say to the public that I called a strictly gentleman horseman. He uses William C. Cardwell and probably a half a down ver the same Park; best time, 2:33. lever wrote or told any one to write the challenge ail stock grace given him was only in order to enable him to solely for his own pleasure; in fact, he other gentlemen, met at Barney Dukes' Indian "About this time, 1853, the Hunting Park was arrange his affairs. n last week's SPORTING Lua that Telephone! does not even care to join his fellow members in Queen tavern, on South Fourth street. This was eased to Joseph Jewel), but he conducted it so rould be matched against any trotter or pacer la their friendly contests over the Gentleman's on Feb. 8, 1823. An association was then formed, adly as to incur the displeasure of a number of the The Texas spring meetings will begin at Galnes- 'ennsylvanta. I have never even Intimated that Driving Park track. His ambition is simply for the object of which was for the encouragement of entlemen connected with the organization that it vllle on April 1, and will bo followed at Fort Worth e could beat anybody's horse." on the 8th and at Sherman the pleasures of the road, and here is where he the breed of fine horses, especially that most valu as decided to abandon the course. An assocla- on the 15. The pro The American Jockey Club meeting at Jerome .shines forth prominently. Mr. Watson has always able one known as a trotter." (According to the on was therefore formed and the ground pur- grammes will be made .up to include trotting, pacing and running. 'ark will begin on frlday, May 30 (Decoration a crack pair of horses, and being a capital reins by-laws the annual subscription was ten dollars, hased of Samuel Alien for $40,000. It was after Day). The weights for the Fordham, Great Metro- man, it must indeed be a smart horse or a team of and no new member was to be admitted without ward presented to the city for Park purposes. Of Lady Suffolk and Rifle, the latter a handsome Mjlitan and Jockey Club handicaps will be an- horaea to give him their dust. the consent of two-thirds of the board of managers. ate years the grounds have been rapidly falling little bay horse, 15 hands high, performed the first lounoed by May 10, after which winners of one or In glancing over the list of Mr. Watson's horses It was also ordered that every rider should be nto decay." great feat In double harness by trotting a two-mile more races will bo penalized five, seven or ten which he has owned since his debut as a reinsman, neatly dressed in fancy silk jacket, jockey cap and neat in 5:19. James Whelpley drove the team. >ounds,accordlng to the number or value of the racea T*E SPOHTIXO LITE has the pleasure of enumer boots, and all horses to dairy weight according to This was about the year 1842. won. ating age as follows: An aged AT NEW ORLEANS. The weights for tho newly established West- some of the more distinguished ones. There horse, 150 pounds; 6 years A meeting of tho veterinarians of New Jersey, Chester Handicap will not be announced until two was Spunkey, a handsome bay gelding, which old, 143 pounds; 5 years, 136 pounds; 4 years, 129 days previous to the day fixed for the race. pounds; 3 years, 122 pounds; ummary of tha Week's representing pretty much all parts of tho State, Tha Grant, otTrenten, brought to Philadelphia about mares, fillies and geld Racing In the South, met In Newark on Feb. 5th, and organized a State hreo-ycar-old fixtures for the meeting include tha four years ago, and his exhibitions upon the track ings allowed three pounds. Intervals of thirty Withers stakes minutes allowed Below will be found a summary of the Veterinary Medical Society. This is the only or at one mile, the Ladles' (for allies) .showed him to be a speedy and game little animal. between heats of four miles, ganization of the kind in that State. and the Belmont Stakes, both at a mile and a half. He obtained a record of 2:31 and was afterward sold twenty minutes between three mile heats and fif week's racing at New Orleans: All entries for the stakes as above should be ad to Mr. P. F. Gallagher, teen minutes between every other heat. All com Probably the largest stake ever trotted for In a the well-known West TUESDAY, FEB. 5. dressed to Capt. J. H. Coster, secretary, Madison Philadelphia horseman. About this time Mr. binations and partnerships between horses pro match was tho race in California between Princess ayouue and Twenty-seventh.street, Now York. Watson had a little hibited, and their owner never again allowed to and Glencoe Chief, ten miles to wagons. Princess horse named Jim, and desiring The weather at New Orleans on Tuesday There was a very large attendance at the French; a mate his notice was directed to the horse over enter a horse. All trials of speed shall be under was warm and pleasant, although cloudy. won in 29:10%, The stake amounted to $36,500. She the river. Finding that he filled all the require saddle, unless directed otherwise by a majority of afterward beat the same horse again for a purse of Pattersalls, Paris, on January 24, tho occasion, the members 'he track was also in much better condition $10,000 in 28:13^. being the first day's sale of the lute Count La- ments so absolutely necessary to a good road horse, of the association, or two-thirds of the [rango's breeding Jtr. Watson purchased him, and the little bay officers of the same, but the first day and largest lau on the previous days, which made the The great race between Ethan Alien and run and racing stock. The well- tea,a, Jim and Spanker, were toon entrenched purse shall in all oases be contended for under me much /aster than usual. The favorites ning mate and Dexter took place on the Fashion :nown stallion Consul, and Conscrlt (a yearling among saddle When trotting in harness ts permitted by Kayon d'Or. out of Chlmene), were knocked the leading teams upon the road. Spunkey ad rather a bad time in the first two races, Course, ii. I., on the 21st ot June, 1807. Dan Mace down for 21,OCOf. and 26,600f. respectively, to Mr was subsequently sold to Cornelius Valentine, of and authorized, the officers of the association shall roth being beaten, but the great Julietta colt drove the team and Budd Doble handled Dexter. New York. About a year ago Mr. Watson pur- give notice of the same and prescribe the rules at The betting was two to one on Dexter. Ethan Aarix, who purchased them on behalf of tha chasad of Thomas Bailey, of Ticonderoga. N. Y., a Veast one month before the purse Is trotted for.) Marsh Redon) proved a stand-by for the Alien and mate won in 2:15,2:19 and 2:19. Knsslan Imperial stud. Chlmeno. by Monarqne, "The manner of aird race, winning easily. The following is out of Champlonette, realized 21,000f.. and Faveor. Tory fast bay horse named John M., with a record conducting a track in those days Mr. Walter E. Penrose has recently purchased >y Pompier, of 2:30. He was quite a fine-looking, 15-1 hands was different from that of the present period. he summary: out of La Favorite, drew 4,000f. from There was no fence around the grounds, but per a shapely roan gelding named Roanoke. He is aa Baron de Blondel; Dulce Domum, by Cambuscan. gelding, and was sired by Daniel Lambert, the Purse $200. Carter Harrlson (115) 1st, Katie Orangt county bred horse, 6 years old, 15-1X hands out of Sweet Home, 3,450f., fell at the bid of M. .popular Eastern stallion,whose sons and daughters sons who wished to take a close inspection of the Jreel (112) horses could, upon 2d, Voltaire (93) 3d; time, 2:16. high, and comes of quite a distinguished trotting Ephrussl. and Finance, by Consul, out of Fllle-de- lave distinguished themselves upon the American the payment of fifty cents, be Parse $200, one mile and a furlong. Manitoba family, his sire being Volunteer and his dam a I'Air, went for3,loof. toM.Lcou Andro. M.Onlillla turf. John M. could trot readily a half mile in allowed the privileges of the quarter stretch and graud stand. This 93) 1st, Athlone (111) 2d, Evasive (103) 3d; time, Star mare. Koanoke is finely galted and can trot Save 31,000f. for tho stallion Bean Merle, by Vlctor- 1-11 or 1:12, and in single harness was considered netted the association a hand :02. close to '35. ,ous, out of Merlette, and by some revenue, for when it went out of existence in fora yearling son of his Mr. Watson a perfect driver. To the pole, Purse $800, one mile. Marsh Redon (105) 1st, Robert Howett, Thomas Skelton, Richard Shaw, out of Tendtre.i.'e,named Triomphant.Baron'Oppei-« however,he was addicted to pulling, and he was 1842, the treasury was found to be fairly overflow Centennial (102) 2d; Boz Sedam (100) 3d. ing with money. Then everybody took a hand. It and Richard Hawdon, all well known on the Eng helm gave 10,700f. The total amount realized for finally disposed of to a gentleman in Jersey City. lish turf, were charged on adjourned summonses the fifteen brood mares, two stallions and sixteen Then Mr. Watson owned the handsome daughter was no uncommon thing to find the members, THURSDAY, FE#. 7. yearlings was 142,450f. of Volunteer, Orange Girl, which he afterward who comprised the best citizens of Philadelphia, at with committing an assault and battery on Frank the gates taking tickets, upon the grand stand Thursday was the tenth day of the New Shepherd, a commercial traveller, at the Maypolo Twenty years ago Hiram Woodruff had this to old to Col. Snowden as a mate to Black Bess. Orleans season and, coupled with fine Hotel, Nottingham, Of his present collection Gettysburg and Isaac directing people to seats, at the sheds looking to oh December 2y. They were say of Diyi Mace, who was directly Interested In the comfort of uorses;tn fact,doingall the necessary weather and good track, was the most enjoy each fined £5. all the Important events of that period: "Mace It are unquestionably as fine a team of trotters as one of the dan be round in Philadelphia. They are probably work which at the present time would likely de able since the opening. The betting was A half-mile race was run at Oakland, Cal., on best drivers we have, but according to volve upon promiscuous help. During the earlier the 24th, between the Oregon mare Lulu Klggs.Ked my notion his horses break more than trotters not as fast as some, but for disposition, general more spirited than usual and the honors ought to do. In a race Mace is an opponent good appearances and all that goes to make up a period of the association's organization a number were about equally divided. Oak, from Idaho.and the California horse Haddlng- that of distinguished names were placed upon the roll Summary: ton, which Lulu Rlggs won by a head in 48?:, sec needs watching. He Is very resolute and tha iweet driving team, Gettysburg and Isaac may be horses he handles classed among the leaders. When we stated that of membership, among whou were General Purse $200, one mile 110 yards. Princess (107) onds, Red Oak second, and Haddlngton a good know It. His judgment Is good George Cadwallader. William F. Fotterall, George st, Carter Harrison (116) 2d, Brooklyn (115) 3d; third. The time for the distance is the fastest ever at times when judgment Is absolutely required, the team was not as fast as some we meant only which is just when some people that they were not purchased for world beaters. J. Weaver, Bartholomew Graves, John P. Whar ime, 1:53%. made In California. lose it, and besideB ton, and Mr. Jeffries." Purse $200, one mile. Manitoba (91) 1st, Black all that ho knows enough to wait until his time Still they have a fine reputation for speed, and, in Jack (87) 2d, Little Buttercup (104) 3d; time, 1:48. Perkins' Morrlll, sire of Glide, 2:24, Is frequently lias come when he has tho right sort of a hone. the language of an old expert in horses, "2:35 won't 80MB NOTABLE PERTORMANCE3. Purse $200, five furlong heats. Sorrel Dan (115) driven on the road by his owner. Counsel! .- An But with all his skill as a driver I think he was, as beat them." Gettysburg was.pnrchased last fall "While there were no 2:10, '10<4, '10%, or even 1st, Kiddle (112) 2d, Sllupery Dick (112) 3d; time, drew Campbell, of Philadelphia. The noted a rider, equally In the right place. His style 1* of Mr. Sherman, of New York. He is a bay, eight " 20 trotters in those days, it must not be inferred %, 1:05. chestnut stallion, although well advanced in years, not elegant, as Is sometimes seen, but he seems to> years old, stands 15-1 hands high and has a record that there were no great trotters. The fact is they Purse $200, six furlongs. Centennial (110) 1st, thows considerable vigor, but the greatest feature grow out of his horse and to squeeze him with & of 2-30. He was sired by the brown horse Phil. did not train horses at that time the same as they Boz Sedam (112) 2d, Voltaire (92) 3d; time, 1:18. in the horse's old days is his amiable disposition. clip of the knees like the grip of a vise. His band Sheridan, that nas h">t a Phyllis, record 3:17; an do now The races were chiefly two, three and He is as gentle as a Iamb. upon the bridle is light and delicate until tha Adelaide, 2:193^, and ft >'« others in the 2:30 list. In four-mile heats, and the horses went as much un SATUEDAY, FEB. 9. Mr. Hagar, of the Dime Museum has made liorse needs his help at the finish, then he takes September, 1883, Gettysburg and St. Cloud trotted der the saddle as to harness. Still withal, Topgal Racing was continued at New Orleans on Major Lovett the very liberal otter of $600 if he hold of his head with a power that seems to bo over the Rochester, N. Y., track in 2:26. Mr. Wat- lant and Dutchman were as great trotters in their Saturday with fair fields and good weather. would marry the fat woman now on exhibition at almost Irresistible and fairly launches him over jon has had Gettysburg in Isaac Pawling's hands day as Wellington and Napoleon were generals in that place, with a guarantee of a full and free di the score." for the winter, but next month he proposes to have The favorite buyers had considerably the vorce whenever desired by either party. The him shaped up for exclusive road purposes. Isaac, th-UponMay 15,1828,Topgallant,Betsy Baker and oest of the speculation, in every case coming proposition has made quite a stir in turf circles. the clever mate of Gettysburg, is 9 years old, 15-1 Screwdriver had a three-mile heat race which out successful. Summary: The Major will not talk upon the subject. hands, and was sired by Perkins' Morrill His Sporting Notes. Screwdriver won. Topgallant was a dark bay Purse $200, one mile selling race. Boulotte (96) On the 15th of March Hiram Woodruff will have Don't forget Dawson's opening Monday, record is 2:34, but he has frequently shown miles in horse 15-3 hands, and was about fourteen years been dead seventeen years. Feb. 11, 3-28 and 2:29. In speaking of the numerous driv- 1st, Blaclt Jack (111) 2d, Evasive (113) 3d; time, He rod* his first race 811 Wood street. old before he was known as a trotter. He was 1:48. upon Topgallant at tho Hunting Park, Philadel ine horses that he has owned. Mr. Wataon always sired by Imp. Messenger and was owned by Mr. Purse $200, one mile and a furlong. Athlone phia, when a lad fourteen years old, and his last The Manchester Club has won the polo cham* to delights in classing Isaac among the choicest. At M D Green of New York. Screwdriver was a engagement upon the turf was behind Dexter on pionthip of New Hampshire. the fall fair of the Burlington County Agricultural (110) 1st, Manitoba (100) 2d, Brooklyn (100) 3d; little'sorrel horse owned by Washington Costar, of 'ime 2*01 the 2d of July, 1809, in a mile heat race, best three In England a movement has been set on foot to Societv at Mount Holly last year Gettysburg and New Yoik. May 16 Whalebone, Creeper, Gentle Purse $200, six furlong heats. Princess (102) 1st, in five, at the Fashion Ccurse, against (General require men who hunt to take out a license. Land Isaac "were awarded the first premium as being the Kitty Grey Squirrel and Moonshine were contest Butler and Commodore Vanderbllt. and Water opposes the idea. handsomest and speediest double team upon Wild Kansas (106) 2d, Earl Beaconsfleld (113) 3d; exhi ants in a two-mile heat race which was won by time V17J4, 1:17!^. Blackwood Belle, a good-looking black marc. Gus Howard defeated Harry Hlcken in a orlb- bition. A sorrel gelding named named Prince is Whalebone in 5:40 and 5:38. Purse $400, six furlongs. Sorrel Dan (104) 1st, 16% bage another one of Mr. Watson's highly-prized horses; "October 21st the fall races commenced. Topgal hands high, has been purchased by Mr. K match Feb. 7, at Philadelphia, winning; as clever a driver probably, as either of his Kiddle (101) 2d, Oonstantina (104) 3d; time, Clinton, of Philadelphia, as a mate for his clever eleven games to Hlcken's five. The stakes wera stable lant and Paul Pry, the latter a fiea-bttten gray gray driving horse. The Belle was handled some $100. companions Gettysburg or Isaac, Prince is about horse owned by a Scotch gentleman of New ^ orK time 10 vears old, stands 15-2, and at present is driven to named McLeod, trotted two-mile heats for a purse The Accident on the Wissahlckon. ago by Jack Phillips, but since then she has The rapid manner In which roller skating rlnksi the pole with Isaac, obtained a record of 2:30%. She ts a mare of good are being opened in all parts of the country, and a team which has drawn Mr. of $200 and the cup, which 'Top' won in 6:55 and habits, quite speedy, and Mr. Clinton has already Watson overthe snow at a rather terrific clip this 6:35. The following day Spot, Paul Pry and Mr. Charles Cliugin, who met with the the Increasing popularity of this amusement ar» found her to be a valuable animal to the pole. wonderful. ^- Ephraim Smooth trotted four-mile heats, which unfortunate loss of his ruare by a collision on iu connection with his other driving property Spot won with ease in 11:34 and 11:40 In the after Dexter, tho famous brown gelding, was pur Jos. McCann, of the New York Herald compos Mr Watson certainly shows considerable good noon of tne same day, Sallio Miller and Lady the Wisaahickon drive about three weeks chased by Mr. George Alley, of New York, directly ing room, is backed for $500 to set type against any taste in his selection. In the carriage department Washington trotted for the colt and filly purse, $50, ago; is the proprietor of the Schuylkill Val from the fields of his birthplace, tho farm of Jona man, the noted Ahrensburg preferred, for from there aro two fine Caflrey top wagons weighing and a silver cup of the same value; mile heats, than Hawklns, Montgomery, Orange Co., N. Y three to ten hours. 513 and 240 pounds respectively, while W. D. two in three, under saddle. Sallie won; best time, ley Stock farm, Birdsboro, Berks Co., Pa. At the time of purchase he was four years old and fairly broken. Ho was bought Little, the swimmer, was found guilty of burg-- Kodgers is represented by a handsome drag. The farm is beautifully located, while all for $400. Five years lary In a Wllmlngton, Del., court last week, and A Bfewster an Hippies. 5oyle was declared winner. Palmer was AQUATIC. The crews of the Oxford and Cambridge boats THE RING. len put under a doctor's care. The betting ATHLETIC. ro now busy at practice. utside the ring was extremely heavy, large The sport of canoeing is in the ascendant. It is urns changing hands. The Work of Yachtsmen, Oarsmen and o transient "boom." It has come to stay. The Eients and Happenings of the Week Wrestling, Pedestrianism, and other (Jeorge W. Lee has offered to handicap himself Swimmers Chronicled. ne minute in a race of three miles with Flynn, a In Pugilistic Circles. Shonlder Hltt. letic Sports Chronicled. an Francisco sculler. Pat Scullion, of Trenton, is anxious for a set-to Fred Plalsted, Pete Priddy and Geo. Gang, of 'ith Dominick McCaffrey. A SEW YACHTING ASSOCIATION. ittsburg, are early at it, having taken a pull on McCAFFKEY AND WELSH. The "Liliputian glove fight" announced for Feb. HOSMEK AND POIXOCK. ce-cold water recently. at Cleveland, between Christy Castle and John Jrane proved a failure, Xflbrte to Form an Association of New Eng A scull race has been arranged to take place be- McCaffrey Falls to Vanquish the Sturdy as Crane failed to appear. The Former Wing with His Bands Down. ween J. M. Yeager. of Beading Englishman Fred Collier, wjio is being talked up In England land Clubs. Pa., and Richard in Four Bounds. At Salem, Feb. 4th, the great walking .eisenring, Allentown. Never since Sullivan had his benefit at as the coming heavy-weight champion, stands six About thirty gentlemen representing thir Hanlan's latest utterance is that he will leave feet one Inch high and weisrhs 200 pounds in con match of fifty miles, between K. E. Pollock teen clubs assembled at the Parker House, San Francisco for Australia on the 22d of February ilark's Olympic, Philadelphia, some two dition. and George H. Hosmer, took place at the Johnnie Magee wanted to see McCaffrey Manning Boston, Feb. 7, to consider the advisability to fulfill his engagements there. ears ago, was there such an immense crowd rink. At the start Hosmer took The State of Virginia Begatta Committee have breed to another round in the recent glove contest the pole, and, although at times during the of forming a New England Yachting Asso assembled together to witness a glove con- as a gentle reminder of his decision in the Byan- examined the course at Norfolk, Va., and decided Magee battle. contest it appeared that he was going to lose ciation. Sidney "W. Burgess called the meet to hold a regatta there on July 4th next. est as there was on Tuesday evening, Feb. 5, the advantage he had gained at the onset, The race between George W. Lee and Cotsford, to witness the set-to between McCaffrey and Jem Mace has evidently a very high opinion of such was not the case, as Pollock apparently ing to order. Officers were elected as fol which wa.s to have been rowed at Victoria, B. C., limself. He says he is "still willing to bet £1,000 on the2d Welsh. From floor to ceiling nothing could hat no man in tbe world can knock him out in was not in earnest at any time during the lows: Charles F. Loring, of the Boston inst.. was postponed to the 7th Inst. four rounds, although he is fifty-twe years old." waik. Hosmer won it with his hands down. Yacht Club, president; James B. Phinney, Teemer andConley have signed articles of agree- je seen but a complete sea of heads, and ment for a three-mile and turn sculling race to among them some of the most noted pugilists Mike Barry, of Portland, and Dennis Delaney, The time was slow, hardly worth crediting. of the Boston Club, vice president; Peleg take place at Pullman on May 30, for a puree of n the country. of Biddeford, are matcned for a hard glove fight Possibly 1,600 people from Boston and Salem 'or a purse and the light-weight championship of witnessed the race. The Aborn, of the Hull Club, secretary, and E. RJ,000. This set-to has teen looked upon with much Maine, to take place within seven weeks, at some score when Pollock Charles Beckwith, aged eighteen, whose engage' nterest. McCaffrey, who comes from Pitts- place not over 100 miles from Portland. juit the track, just after the completion of "W. Bowell, of the West Lynn Club, treas ment at the Aquarium prevents his swimming oul bis thirty-second mile was, acc«rding to the of London, Eng., offers to swim any one under 21 uurg, haying gained considerable notoriety Jack Dempsey, of Brooklyn, and Bill Dacey, of urer. C. A. Perkins, chairman of the ex on this side, while Welsh, who hails from Greenpoint, have signed articles for a glove fight official scorer and time-keeper, George A. ecutive years of age. under Queensberry rules; to take place on March Collins: Hosmer, 33 miles in 5h. 37m. 15s.; committee, reported that one hun PittsburK's professional oarsmen, headed by Birmingham, England, has the name of being a glutton, or insensible to 6th. Bichard K. Fox now holds $25 a side on ac Pollock, 32 miles, 5h. 30m. Eugene Merrill, of dred and thirty favorable replies had been Plaisted and Priddy, did good service last week his own count of the stipulated stakes of $100 from each Boston, was referee. on the rivers, assisting families whom the rivers had defeat. man. received to the invitation extended to the surrounded. Both men had been under a strict course ol A fresh match was made by James Mitchell and yachtsmen of New England to join such an Wlllie Beckwith and James Finney will probably training, McCaffrey under the tuition of Alf. Jack Keenan at Arthur Chambers' saloon on the "SPORTING 1.IFE" FUPPX STAKES. association as was proposed in case it should make a match to swim one mile for a large stake Lunt aud Welsh evening of Feb. 4. Fifty dollars and the London Sparling was coached by Frank a side were put be formed. . Life champion cup in Kilsby at the Putnam House, Atlantic City. up at the time of signing, and with the exception The Seventh Deposit Paid Probable With* A committee on credentials was appointed, England during May. that the date is fixed for March 25, the articles The following When stripped Welsh was apparently in the drawal of Bend Or and General Ashby. which reported the following delegates pres candidates are in training for the best condition, McCaffrey looking rather fat. read the same as those originally signed by these ent and entitled to vote: Hull Yacht Club, Sophomorecrew of Yale College: J. C. Adams. P light-weights. The seventh deposit for THE SPORTING K. Ames, Colgate Cooley, E. Lambert, D. Moore Prior to the referee being chosen considerable At Toronto, Ont., LIFE Puppy Stakes, which will be decided Vice Commodore C. A. Perkins, John Bryant, E. Phelps, A. Phelps, and Bobbins, discussion arose respecting the gloves, Me Feb. 6th, a glove fight took W. H. Litchfield; Dorchester Yacht Club, L. place between James Moriarity and at Pastime Park on Monday, April 7th, was A new boat club at Lowell, Mass., is officered by Caffrey wanting to use a set that he brought Mark Checkley, two local light-weights. Eight duly paid into the hands of THE SpOKTra& M. Clark, S. P. Freeman, Jr., Parkman Daniel D. Driscoll, president; Win. Stevens, vice himself which had been used, but according rounds.Marquis of Queens berry rules, were fought, Dexter; South Boston Yacht Club, Commo president; Thomas Gerrish, treasurer. and Checkley was LIFE Publishing Company on Tuesday, Feb. Mclnerney to the rules under which the contest was awarded the money after a 5th. On account of the sickness of two of dore O. A. Ruggles, W. C. Cherrington, B. ttuinn and other scullers are members. A boat fought the gloves were to be new and of the aard struggle, in which the winner, adopting the V. King; West Lynn Yacht Club, B. W house will be erected near that of the Vespers. dropping tactics, out-stayed his adversary. the puppies, Bend Or and General Ashby, Washington Notes: The Analostans hold ordinary size. The argument lasted Sam there were two payments short, but a pro Bowell, Frank W. Olin, A. K. Hill; Bunker their nearly an hour before Frank Collyer opened his new saloon at Cedar Hill Yacht Club, Commodore B. M. Bond, annual meeting In March while the Potomacs Gormley, Point.Baltlmore County, last week. A large crowd position, put to the several owners, to allow cornea off in April, having changed this year from who was chosen referee, decided that of sports was present. There were some good glove the two dogs to compete, should they get D. C. Musgrave, W. F. Hodgkins; Boston July...... Kennedy expects to train for the crews of the new gloves should be used as contests, exhibitions of Indian club swinging, Yacht Club, C. F. Loring, George H. Tyler better, was carried by a majority of 10 to 2; the Potomacs next season, as also does Dr. King. stated in the rules, and after selecting dumb-bell lifting, etc. Collyer was to have ap that is, providing tee whole of the money be J. P. Phinney; Jeffries Yacht Club, Commo There is to be a four-oared crew organized In Jimmy Byan as time-keeper both men drew peared in the wind-up, but was unwell and unable dore B. J. Pigeon, Vice Commodore C. P Middleton, Conn., this spring. Frederick Sinzer, x> do so, Sam says he expects to spend the balance fully paid up to tbe last deposit night. The a well-known coach, will probably undertake the jn the mitts and commenced hostilities. But of his days at the saloon, which is but 100 yds. from amount now in the hands of THE SPORTING- Pike, George A. Palmer; Beverly Yacht Club little description the place where he Edward Burgess, George H. Richards, W work of getting the men into condition. Sinzei can be given of each sepa trained fer his fight with Ed LIFE is 5750, and when all the deposits are has been very succeseful as a trainer, and is well rate round, as they were much the same, wards. made the total amount of prizes will exceed Lloyd Jeffries; Lynn Yacht Club, Howard known on the Harlem. McCaftrey Dennis, C. H. Lockhart, William Newhall forcing the righting all the time $1,200 making the largest amount ever con Lynchburg has withdrawn from the Virginia up to the end of the third round, when Welsh RECORDS BROKEN. tested for by running dogs. Eastern Yacht Club, H. B. Jackson; Quincey Bowing Assoclationjeonseqaently the next regatta landed a stinger somewhere around McCaf- Yacht Club, C. F. Adams; Portland Yacht of that organization will not take place there frey's ear, which brought him to his knees, Fanlsen, the Skater, Breakg Every Record Club, H. K. Virgin; Salem Bay Yacht Club Norfolk is very eager to get it this summer, as they this being the only knock-down during Pointers. Commodore D. H. Kice. have laid off a new course and have In contempla the for Twenty-five Miles. George Dufrane won a 25 mile race at Buffalo. Messrs. Clark, Bryant and Rice were ap tion a new boat house. whole contest. In the fourth round McCaf Axel Paulsen, the Norwegian skater, suc Jan. 27. Dempsey, the leading frey seemed a little revived, but it was pointed a committee to formulate a plan o sculler of the Schuylkil ceeded, Feb. 2, in lowering all known ama- The winter meetings of the Harvard Athleti» organization, and presented the following re Elver, is giving all of his attention to training his plainly seen that his wind was going, while Association take place March 15, 22, 29 and 31st. partner StatzeH for the single scull races the com Welsh was as fresh as possible and still re ieur skating records from one to twenty-five port, which was adopted: Ing summer. Statzell and Dempsey are anxiou H. C. Berger, an amateur of Boston, challenges First The name of the organization shal for McKlnney to come to the spring tained the pleasant smile on his countenance miles. The test of speed and endurance was any amateur in this country from 100 to 300 yards. regatta of the which he bore throughout the whole contest, te the New England ifachting Association Schuylkill Navy to measure blades with them. made at Washington Park, Brooklyn, and Tom Clark has a benefit at A. Chambers', Phila Second The association shall be governec The Yale University crew began boarding at the and once in awhile pushing his tongue out delphia, on Monday, Feb. llth. He is deserving l>y suitable by-laws, providing for permanen Tremont Honso, New Haven, Feb. 4. Only three toward McCaftrey when the latter made one 2,500 people witnessed the successful race of a bumper. officers and their election. members of iast year's crew are in training. The of his desperate lunges. After sparring against time. The course was one-quarter T. Kivlan defeated W. Hickey in a collar-aml- Third A system of uniform measuremen following are among the candidates for member around for upwards of a minute McCaffrey of a mile in circuit and Paulsen had to make elbow wrestling mateh at Bciton, Jan. 28, winning ship: Peters, '86; Flanders, '85; Merritt, '84; Hobbs rushed upon his opponent, but Welsh ducked 100 rounds to complete the distance. The two straight falls. Stakes $500. for yachts belonging to the several clubs o '85; Schultze, '85; Scott, '84; Bolton, '86; Storvls air was mild Fred Rogers and Q.uirk the association, and a uniform '85: Appleton, 86: Patton '86, and Cowles, '86. and clinched and in the short-arm fighting and clear, the sun warm and are matched to lun 100 system o had considerably tke best of it. was the cause of softening the ice so much yards for $500. The race will probably take place* time allowance shall be adopted to be us°d in The Knickerbocker Yacht Club, of New York When they at Echo Park, Philadelphia, or Mahanoy City. has elected the following officers were separated by the referee it was evident that his skates cut deep into it at every all regattas in whieh the yachts of two o for the year: lide. The officials Henry Dun, of Eockwater, Fremont County, more clubs represented in the association George B. Hobby, commodore; W. T. Onderdonk McCaffrey was almost done, and Welsh, were: Keferee, Wm. B. Colorado, is willing to wrestle Geo. Ross or any Khali compete. vice commodore; William B. Morse, secretary noticing his condition, forced the fighting gurtis; time-keepers and scorers, G. A. other man in America, Cumberland style, for $50» Charles Lamb, treasurer; John Hyslop, measurer and had the round lasted another halJ Avery, Edward Plummer and P. J. Dono- a side. Fourth A uniform code of signals shal John Mahr, steward; Dr. E. Einger, fleet surgeon hue. It was 2:10 o'clock when "be adopted to be used by all the clubs of th< L. Lefferts, A. Lltchenhein, William Fulton, Jr. minute would surely have laid his opponent Paulsen was John H. Clark will probably lease the Callow- association. G. K. Bosenqucst and E. Eberspacker, board o on his back, but luckily for McCaffrey the sent away on his journey. He skated in the hill Street Theatre, the property ofBetz& Sim, directors. time expired just as he was walking dazedly style which has become so popular since his the brewers, if a satisfactory agreement con be- t Fifth Provision shall be made for the con made. tinuance of clubs in membership, and for tin Hilario Balsau the young Frenchman who wanted towards his chair. victory over the American, English and to swim the whirlpool rapids at Niagara, afte The house now was in an Canadian cracks a short time ago. His Hart, Harriman and Dancer received $800. $600 admission of new clubs. uproar and the and $350 respectively for their six days' race in San W. L. Jeffries, Captain \Vebb met nis death, but was preventec referee, walking to the front, said he wouli strides from first to last varied but little. In C. A. Perkins, L. M by the authorities.is atpresentworklngin aleathe the early part of the race his strokes num Francisco. Muldoon, the promoter of the race, Chirk, Parkman Dexter and John Bryah factory at Montreal. He says he intends to atteinp like to see another round, but as far as the lost $1,000. were appointed to draw up a code of by-laws the task as soon as warm weather comes in. O contest was concerned he considered McCaf bered 79 to each 440 yards, or an average W. Kreamer defeated J. McCowter in a half- O. F. Loring, chairman of the meeting, wa course he knows just how Webb met his fate, frey had the best of it in the three first length to each of about sixteen and a half mile foot race at Pittsburg. on Saturday, Feb. 2. made a member of the committee ex-officio has a theory that he thinks will bring him safe!} rounds, therefore he would have to decide in feet. Towards the latter end of the distance MeCowter quit at two hundred yards, Kreamer through. The authorities, it is said, will permi McCaft'rey's favor. he averaged 84 strokes to every 140 yards, or coming in alone. It was further voted that a committee of flv him to attempt his task,and bis friends will indulge At this every one criec should be appointed by the chair to draw u in obituaries and mourning. for another round, and Welsh seemed more an average length of about fifteen and three- T. Eaves' running dog Bend Or is speedily re eager than any one, but McCaftrey had evi quarter feet to a stroke. He first began covering from his broken leg under the care of a set of racing rules and a system of measure The New Haven Yacht Club is preparing fo Dr. Ellershaw, and he predicts that the dog will ments to be reported at the summer attraction an extensive programme, which dently had enough and said that he had com breaking the records at about one be able to next meeting o thousand yards, and when he completed compete for the puppy stakes. the association. Mr. Loring was a rnembe includes the opening of their new club house earJj there to box four rounds and not five. The Topsy Taylor and Bennie Jones are m&tebed & in the spring. This will, no doubt, give a strong crowd here howled and hissed, but McCaffrey three-quarters of a mile he was more than, KX of this committee and he will announce the Impetus to the club, and rour rounds, Marquis of Cfcuuensberry r&\e&, at remaining members at some will be followed by an used good judgment and repaired to the three seconds in advance of his own record A. Chambers', Philadelphia, shortly. This will b* future time opening sail, the spring regatta, annual cruise and 'or that distance. He skated steadily one of The meeting then adjourned to Thursday fall regatta, with intermediate pennant races dressing room. and I the most interesting set-tos of the season. February throughout the summer. An ocean race is alsc While the argument was progressing about "aster than any man had been known to do In opposition to Weston walklag 6,000 miles on 22, at 7:30 P. M., in the Parke previously and each the temperance principle, old Spencer proposes to- .House. contemplated to take place in July for two or fou the gloves, Clark offered to match Welsh to succeeding lap saw him * valuable prizes, over a course from the club nous tight McCaftrey, and bring their own gloves lowering the records until at the finish he walk 5.000 miles In loo days without partaking of to and around Block Island. for $250, which offer was immediately ac was 25m. 39 l-5s. ahead of E. G. Gurney's either tea or coffee, for a wager of jei.ooo'aeainit THE UNIVERSITY CREW. The executive committee of the Union Boat Club record of Ih. 59m. 18>£s. At the completion cepted by one of the Billy O'Brieu party and a The San of Boston, Mass., held a meeting a few days ag forfeit put up. This mateh is sure to go on of his task he was remarkably fresh and ex Francisco (Cal.) Caledonian Club has The Men BasilT Engaged in Training For tb at which the subject of securing the national re bought a lot, 60x100, paying $16,000 therefor. A gatta for the Charles Elver was considered. Th as far as regards Welsh, and it only remains pressed himself gratified at the success of the building to cost $50,000 will be erected, with stores Approaching Season. sense of the committee was that, In view of th to be seen whether McCaffrey will keep up to attempt. The remarkable record by quarter- on the ground floor and a hall and eymnasium The University of Pennsylvania expects t fact that to devote to the arrangements for am his challenge to fight any man in America miles is as follows: overhead. the management of the make a good showing in regatta the time necessary bar Sullivan, after his experience will H. It. S. MILES. H. M. 8. The 100 yard foot race for $3,000, at Oakland the struggle fo to Insure its success would disarrange the plans o 604-5112%...... 46 Park, San Francisco, between the champion sprint the members during the summer, Welsh. The proceeds of the house amountee 41 aquatic honors this season. Over thirt. it was advisabl to upwards of $700, 1414-613 ...... 47 38 35 runners, Fred Harmon and J. Kettleman, was won to request, on behalf of the club, that the regatta McCaffrey taking sixty 2342-513^...... 4834 1-5 by the latter by a yard and a half in 9% seconds, athletic youngsters are training every day be not held in Boston this year. Either Newark o per cent, and Welsh the remainder. 3 26 2-6 13%...... 49 31 on Feb. 5. under the tutelage Philadelphia will, therefore, doubtless be selecte< 4 19 1-5 13%...... 60 27 3-5 ofEllis Ward, who ha at the coming meeting of the N. A. A. O. com Jack Fleet, a once famous pedestrian, died re sent so many pupils to the KNOCKED OUT IN THREE BOUNDS. 5102-514 ...... t)l 26 25 cently in Bngland. For many years he held the front in races anc mlttee. 6 03 !14W...... 52 19 4-5 record for a mile and a half, until his time was regattas. The races to be rowed are th Boating has been a mooted question at Princeton 6 56 l-5j!4%...... 53 17 beaten by the present champion, W. Cummines for some time, and probably the most A Canadian Badly Whipped by Cleveland'! 7 493-5114^...... 54 12 1-5 class races in May, theChilds Challenge Cup earnestly of Paisley. discussed of any college subject In recent years Champion Hard Hitter. 8 43 4-5 15 ...... 55 09 Weston has completed 3,000 miles of his 5,000 the Schaylkill Navy regatta, the inter Three weeks ago a mass meeting, which was bu 937 2-5 16V£...... 56 00 2-6 sllmly attended, committed the college to boatinj Mervin Thompson, of Cleveland, and Jack . 10 33 2-5 16&...... 56 65 mile tramp, fifty miles a day, Sundays exoepted. collegiate regatta, and possibly the race with for the coming 3%...... 11 28 2-51 While at Manchester he walked 300 miles on a season. The college paper tool Stewart, the champion of Canada, had a 52 track in St. James Hall, and gaves daily lectures any American college that dares take up th issue aa to the legality of the late meeting an< 12 23 16' 58 53 2-5 on temperance. . eight-oared defiance issued a few weeks.ago claimed another, at the same time condemning glove fight at Cleveland, Feb. 5th, for a purse 3%...... — 13 17 3-516' 69 48 4-5 The training begins in the gymnasium boating in severe terms. The discussion waxe< of $400. Stewart weighs nearly 200 pounds 4 ...... 14 13 1-516' 1 00 38 2-5 At the Theatre Comique, Cleveland, Feb. 2, warm in consequence and the faculty advise* 4U...... 15 08 H 1 1 32 S-5 L. L. Burton, of Eoscommon, Mich., defeated Jas. every day at half-past 1 o'clock. The firs another mass meeting. This was held Feb. 6th and Thompson weighs 225 pounds. Both 4U...... 16 03 4-5 17' 2 34 Daly, of Springfield, Mass., in a collar-and-elbow 'thing seen is a long line of sliding seats anc when, after much debate, boating was ratified by a men have 4%...... 16 68 4-5 3 29 wrestling match, for $100 and 35 per cent of the re dummy oars working in a well greased socke large vote, Princeton will, therefore, be repre been in training for this contest. 5 ...... — n 4 25 ceipts, by three out of four falls. at one side of the seat. This constitutes th sented in the race for the Childs Cup at Philadel The fight was the hardest hitting match ever Kl...... — 18 52 3-5 ! 17.. 5 24 There seems to be a little trouble between Her" machine for training the youthful aspirants phla and also in the intercollegiate race at Sara seen in Ohio. It was brought to a close ai 5l|...... 19 48 3-6'18 ...... 1 6 25 25 bert and Hazael. Herbert's proposition to run in toga. ifa...... — 20 43 il8J4 ...... 1 7 19 2-5 three weeks from signing articles seems perfectly for aquatic honors. If a freshman o the end of the third round by Stewart being 6 The annual meeting of the New York Yach knocked senseless. In the first round Stew ...... 21 88 Il8%...... 1 8 16 3-5 fair and if Hazael really wants a race he could not Bophomore gains a place on the college crew Club was held Feb. 8th. The following officer OU...... 22 29 4-5.18k...... 1 9 11 3-5 be accomodated in a more reasonable manner. art struck Thompson a terrible blow in the 6X--.....-.. 23 24 1-5J19 ...... 110082-5 he has attained the highest height of his am were elected: James Gordon Bennett. commodore Hoyle and Acton will give $50 for a 200 yards doe bitiOH. With an old reliable man as steam yacht Namouna; William P. Douglas, vice face. Thompson closed in on his antagonist 6%...... 2420 !l8U...... 11107 strok 7 ...... 25174-6:19)2. handicap to take place at Pastime Park Philadel on No. 8, on the machines, to set the time fo commodore, sloop yacht Arrow; Samuel B. Platt and struck him a terrible sledge-hammer ...... 112061-5 phia, on Monday, Feb. 18, 1884. First prize, $35; rear commodore, schooner yacht Montauk; Chas l\