THECOPYRIGHT, 1888, BY TH1 SPOKTIN<3 LlTE PUBLISHING CO. SPORTING LIFE.ENTERED AT PHILA. POST OFFICE AS SECOND CLASS MATTER. VOLUME 11, NO. 1. PHILADELPHIA, PA., APRIL 11, 1888. PRICE, FIVE CENTS.

to jndpe Ihe haw plays, would remove three-fourths of On the island the laying out of the grounds was graph was discovered on the register of the Empire the dissatisfaction that arise from the base decision!. witnessed by this coterio of base ball players and House early this morning. Wright brings with him With the bluffing tactics of clever innelders an BASE BALL NEWS. enthusiasts. The grounds will be about 500 foet a "hie tree'' and an English pii£, which wiil probably GENERAL behind the plate ie misled from the steamboat landing, and the grand stun'], SETTLED AT LAST. NEWS. very often into giving wrong materialize into a genuine mascot. The boys were cvifc di-cisions which very often change the result of the which will accommodate 5,000, will bo built to face at Newell Park for a while yesterday, aud wove rather game, and au entire audience ia sent home dissatisfied. the lako. frolicsome. The local Kazzle Daisies will play the Willi a man behind tho bases he can see the plays dis­ The first of next week Harry Smith will take the St:ira a practice game _; rjliiversity Grounds uext The Athletic Union's First tinctly. The audiences understand this and his deci­ The Kansas City Club team en a Western trip. On the 10th they open tho The Long Pending dark- Wedneslay. Its SsTzzles will nso one of the Star sions are accepted. All those who have seen the double new grounds of the Lafayette (Ind.) Club, and from batteries. umpire system tried are in favor ot its adoption. thence go to Indianapolis, where they wiil play the Will Acker, at the Empire Ci^ar Store, will give the Public Appearance. It would not require as pood a man behind the Makes a Move. League team. Dates have also boeii made for games at son Deal. first player who makes n borne ruu at Star Park a 50 bases as it docs behind the plate, and low-priced men Danville, Pe-ri-i, JJloamiiigUm and other Illinois towns. box of tho "Empire" cigar. could be used in the new position. This would also Cook and Beck will be pitted against the Indians. Star Park is at present in Door shape, the out and prove a training schoc-1 for bringing out umpires, William Lund, tho Canadian who will catch for infield being covered with water, owing to the creek Oarsman Gaudaur Airs His for after some practice behind the bases with his mind Asking for the Western Club's Toledo this year, was tho first man to report. He The Chicago Now a overflow. Repairs have been commenced on the ou the points of the gtme and the duties of an umpire arrived during the blizzard, and was the only har­ stands, &c. he would soon become fitted to go behind tho plate. binger of gentle spring to be seen in this locnlity for At present writing all the players of the team aro Opinions Athletic Club There aro but fow good umpires at present in the Expulsion Barkley Signs weeks. Then they began coming in pair*, and now Member of the Boston here except Marr and Ely, who are expected here by whole country, for the reason that there is no position the following men have reported and are practicing every train. Tlie team will g.> into outdoor practice News, Etc. In which men can be trained for this Tory important A New League Started. daily in this city, and will start for the West next Ball Team. at once, probably on the University campus. He- work. week: Chris Hutt, . Philadelphia; Will Query, the giant first basemau, has arrived and is big­ Garfteld, pitcher, Oberlin, 0.; Win. Davis, catcher, ger than a barn. G. \Viuz. PICAYUNES. Washington, I). C.; J. E. R.-oder, fielder, Ciu- AUSPICIOUS DEBUT. The work of the Texas State League clubs thus far A MOVE MADE. ciimtti; Albert Barney, pitcher, Providence, BOSTON, April 6. Editor SPORTINQ LIFE: A show the teams of that League to be unevenly bal­ twenty-thousand-dollar battery. ROCHESTER RIPPLES. The New Athletic Union's First Champion­ R. I.; Ben Drischell (who will also proba­ anced, Austin aud Ft. Worlh seeming too fast for the The Kansas City Case Now in Shape for bly captain the team) second baseman, Cambridge That will bo Boston's advertising oard this ship Competition Quite Successful. others. Judgment by the Board of Arbitration. City, Ind.; Eddie Sales, short stop, Harrlsburg, Pa.; Toronto's Hot-headed Defender Replied to Our team is In splendid shape for the opening of the year, and it will be a fitting successor to last Local News Notes. Special to SPORTING LIFE. As predicted and fully outlined in last week's John A. Walsh, third barman, Pougbkeepsio, N. V; «eason's $10,000 beauty. Good things come season. Ed Miller the "dudo" fielder, Oberlin, 0.; Al Strube, ROCHESTER.N. NEW YORK, April 7. The first annual cham­ We have won a game from every big team that has issue of THE SPORTING LIFE, the Kansas City high, but somehow Boston has to have them. Y., April 5. Editor SroRTiua catcher and fielder, Cincinnati; Wni. Battcuu«, fielder, LIFE: Your Toronto correspondent has of late pionship competition of the Amateur Athletic been here this spring. Club has made a move to crush out its Western Cincinnati; E. J. Alien, Ten thousand for a pitcher! Twenty thousand This is the first lime ihat Anson has all round player, Buffalo; Jiin worked himself into Union was held last night at the Metropolitan ever played in Association local rival. The latter played a Myers, pitcher, Waverly.O.; Johnnie Dunu, catcher, for a battery! Sixty-five thousand for a grimd an awful state of mind just New Orleans. He was given a rousing welcome tho because "Olympic," your Buffalo correspondent, Opera House. The first event was the middle­ game last Sunday in Kansas City with a local Philadelphia. Marshall Brown, a catcher, who comtw stand! That is the way they do it in Boston. first time he stepued tip to the plate. on the recommendation of Harluy Burkett, the old and your humble servant have said that tho weight sparring trial, between Harry Howton, In Bligh and Moolic we have a fiuo pair of catchers amateur club, the Beatons. Mr. Heim, presi­ Oh, yes; we have a terribly mean management pitcher, of Findhiy, has signed and arrived t<>-day. clubs which they of the Athletic Club of the Schuylkill Navy, who are not alone fielding their positions well, but dent of the Association Kansas City Club, has here. "They never put out a dollar for any­ represent while writing for "Hen11 Gas t right is another pitcher whom Smith has THE SPORTING LIFE and J. J. Sampson, of the Pastime Athletic Club. are also doing good hard batting. now formally notified the Western League that signed. From among tliese Harry Smith expects to thing." Some of the croakers who have been are superior to the Toronto We open Ihe season at home and the championship Club. Now, if this empty-headed "Canuck" Sampson won. The wrestling of John Stei!, of one of its club members (the Kansas City Club) pick a team that can play ball. BRAND WHITLOCK. harping on that strain for years had better tune pennant will be run up on that day amid the booming would confine himself to base ball without get­ New York Turn Verein, and Frank Mailer, of of cannon. It is to be made a gala day in ball circles. has violated Section 6 of the National Agree­ their trumpets over again. BUFFALO Newark, was won in 4m. 37s. by Steil. The Gns Schmelz is the most popular that ever ment, coupled with a demand for the expulsion BITS. There is one peculiar thing about this Clark- ting personal, no one would notice hi? silly trial fencing of G. llcintz, Jr., New York Turn visited New Orleans. The genial Gus is ever ready vnporings. He quotes Manager Cushman as of that club. If the Western League refuses to Commenting on the Opening Games at son deal. I suppose that nine out of every ten Verein, and W. S. Lawson, of New York with kind suggestions and assistance to those jutt saying that the Torontos are stronger than last sea­ take action by to-day is it is quite likely it Washington—Interesting League Statis­ base ball enthusiasts in this city made up their Athletic Club, was won by Lawson. The final learning the business of mulling hall teams. He gave son. If he aud Manager Cushmau believe this why us stacks of useful information while here. CEEOLE. will President Ueim will appeal to the Board tics, Etc. minds early in the winter that John would pitch they are welcome to their belief, but when this man. middle-weight wrestling match between Dr. J. of Arbitration, thus precipitating a struggle the BUFFALO, April 5. Editor SPORTING LIFE: for Boston this year, and yet not a word ha>l says: "In place of Crane we have Atkisson, who i* K. Schell, of Athletic Club Schuylkill Navy, JERSEY JOTTrXGS. ultimate consequences oi which no man can fore­ ever passed between the Boston and Chicago certainly just as pood a pitcher," and then in a pa­ The Buffalos inaugurated their preliminary sea­ tronizing way advises everybody to belicvo it, he is and Thomas Smith, of Pastime Athletic Club, see. clubs on the matter until the League meeting in Endeavoring to Arrange for a Suitable son at Washington, on Monday last, in a game simply ridiculous. I have always noticed that when proved to bo the event of the eveniug, New York, the and waa won by Dr. Schell In 50m. 2s. Opening—Local Players Arriving, Etc. in which they were defeated by 13 to 4. Of first of March. Tho people sim­ a writer gets personal in matters of this kind he BARKLEY'S RELEASE. course, the Bisons were not expected ply believed that John Clarkson meant it when either ha-< a weak subject to write about or be don't The final bantam-weight sparring between D. JERSEY CITY, April 2. Editor SPORTING LIFE: to down O'Brien, of Pastime Athletic Club, and Mr. Moraii, the Senators, who have been playing in the South he said he would not play in Chicago again, and know much about what he is writing. The recent "blizzard" has upset all arranged He Signs With Kansas City—The Player TesterJay Of the Scottish-American AtUJetic Club, was a fight for a month, so we were they felt confident that he had backbone enough tlie Rochester Base Ball Association let plans for our opening game with New Placed in a, Discreditable Position. prepared for the news. their privileges for the season of 1883 as follows: from beginning to eud. The judges disagreed, and York on to stick to it, and that Al Spalding would not after another round of two minutes, ordered by the Saturday, notwithstanding the strenuous efforts Special to SPORTING LIFE. On tho whole, the Buffalos did well. They had Refreshments, fruits, nuts and cushions, John B. referee, tbo fight was awarded to O'Brifn. The final PiTTSBURe, April 7. Sam Barkley departed not played together before this season. Their make him loaf because he did not want to remain Galvin; fence advertising, Adolph Smith; score cards, of Contractor Manning, who has tho contract for in Chicago. W. II. Lewis. Oeur|% C. Seager waa reappoinMd fencing with dut-ling swords between \V. S. Lawson building the enclosure and grand stand. Of early this morning for Kansas City, where he hitting was exceedingly good, they having a and Kngene Higgins, of Ihe New York Athletic From the time the Chicago president offered to official scorer. course, everyone here feels disappointed over the ill play second base for the American Associa­ total of 16 bases. This is more than any other The local members of the Rochester CInb are in Club, was won by HiKgina. The feather-weight sell his star pitcher's release for $10,000 until championship sparring match between D. Lahcy, of same, as great preparations had been made by tion team. The money for Barkley's release ar­ team has made off a Washington twirler this daily practice at the Arsenal; tho halauce of the team season. Lehaue continued his work from where he that proposition was finally acceeded to last Pastime Athletic Club, and William H. Rocnp, of Atb- "Pat" Powers for the opening, but it is hoped rived yesterday morning and he at once signed will have reported by the end of this week. Of the left off last season, he knocking out a fonr-t>agger Tuesday, very little passed between the two players hero the Ciillihan boys have shown up great Jetic Clnb Scbiiylkill Navy, was a very heavy figbt. that everything will be in readiness for tho 14th, a contract. He draws, it is claimed by intimate clubs Bocap ditijiiiiyed wonderful fighting qnatitie?, and in the sixth inning. Reidy led the team in butting, on the matter. Boston1!* first offer was $5,000, and in practice. Billy Callihau shows great epeed. curved was declared the winner. The final sparring be- when we play "Mutrie's" men. In the interval friends, about $2,800. besides holding Fauuiog'a swift delivery in a mag­ that WUB made when Mr. Sliding put Ihe price nt ami command of the ball, and Tom holds him to the Manager Powers will try and arrange Last night a queer story in connection with nificent manner. Buffalo's strawbcri^ blonde will just twice that amouot. Ttie next move wo* to af and looks tho picture of heulth, and this wonderful completely gone and frum what wrestling, George Goldio; jurors of fencing, Konald I hear they think well considering that it was their first game in six ' We accept your offer, and Lave mailed N. E. existed. little fellow is verv auxiom for the eeason t*> begin. they have made 82,000 rather easily. Well, I will mouths. Young, president of the Lt-ague, bank check on New "Sandy" Griffin arrived to-day. He brings with Tbooias. M. J. Ecbeverria, RegisSeoac, Louis Trouchet He has been practicing lit his home in Coughl On Tuesday they more than pleased tbe local enthu­ and P. Fredericks. show them." . York for £10,000. Wire Young to promulgate release him a young pitcher for trial. The name of this all winter, and we expect big things from him. It is known that the Pittsbnrg Club's reason for siasts by playing a ten-iuuing game with the Wash- Boon as cadhier'H chtck ia received, and wire me imme­ pitcher has been kept quiet, but I think it is Avery, Brady is also here, and his many Iriends have been disposing of Berkley was his alleged lame arm. Many ingtons lo a draw, and outuatting aud ouifielding their GATOAUK TALKS. diately that Clarkson is at liberty to sign witli Boston." who did some pitching in this League before. congratulating him on bis looks. lie has also now believe that Barkley fooled the management and opponents. The "aawed-off" battery officiated fur Sir. SpiUdiug telegraphed back that he had notified A. G. Reinhardt, president of the Ro^hexter Base been doing good work and has pnt himself made them believe that his arm was useless. It was Buffalo and their work was nearly perfect, the only The Oarsman Speaks of His Forthcoming Nick Young to promulgate the release of Cltirkson on Ball Association, has the sympathy of his numerous in good condition. I met lhat old reliable player, bad last season, but he recovered its use during the battery error being a base on balls. Tho work of the receipt ut the $10,000. lie didn't go to work and sign friends in bis bereavement by the death of his only Race With Teemer—A Double-Scull Race Jim Knowlcs, in Washington last Saturday. Jim winter. BarSley, to the Pittsburg Club people, kept Bisons' infield was buperb. Kellogg and Nelson ex­ Clarksou right ou top of that, beture Boston Imd time child. Probable. has been in training at the Georgetown, D. C., College np the story that it was still ont of shape and suc­ changed places with gratifying results. to make a trade with him a !a Philadelphia. Al Manager Leonard has but one open date before the Special to SPORTING LIFE. and hat reduced his weight sixteen pouridn. lie ex­ ceeded in accomplishing his object. His play will de­ The batting and fielding averages of the Interna­ Spalding's word is as good r Clarkson'a re­ ING LIFE: An adjourned meeting of the Con­ be«n yet to defeat me. I suppose Teemer is in take. Well, old man, I don't blime you. You have THE TRI-STATE SCHEDULE. Stearns, Oarroll and Bowe have left to join their re­ lease, and that not one cent less would hny him. necticut State League was held in this city, great shape," he continued. "Well, I hope he the same right as the rest to do so, but I think Our spective clubs. Spalding wua willing to sell. He admitted that freely. April 3, for the purpose of arranging a schedule will have no reason to comphun, as I want to have a boys will npset your calculations when we meet you. f Tho Buftalos will f lay two gauies here on April 25 The ''three graces'' frere bound to buy, but they were and doing other necessary business. The fol­ Another Meeting to be Held to Smooth in no hurry about it. Why? For a very simple but flHr, square trial of speed nud no faultfinding. When Knough said. Out Some Wrinkles. and 20 wuh a combination of local talent termed the lowing delegates were present: President Tay­ I last met Teemer at Maranacook there watt some Tom Poorinsn writes me that I can look for great Strauglers, though why Stranglers is not known except business-like reason when you think it over. Jittle unpleasantness. I trust that the race on Stay things froln the Athletics, anfl in my opinion they will Special to SPORTING LIFE. that they will ciioke themselves in mad endeavors to A ten thousand dollar deal was not going to be a lor, Secretary II. F. Ecddy, T. Haycs and C. E. 80 will be pulled without any hard foeMugs, as I see be found near the top when tho season closes. CoLrMBi-s, 0., April 7. Captain W. H. Tay­ Mickey's curves. new thing. When that amount was paid for Kelly, Fogg, of V * .T. Hamilton, of Xor- BO re.ifon why oar«men should not bo gentlemen as For tho inf"rmation of lk HI tho American Association u< ; '-yarding the schedui' i ui Suite ctors Btated in a letter to Willi >f this city, nut year? Strange things happen. FIRST BASE. it i ;-t to some of the c! : tied: C. H. Kurd, < :*, of that they would challenge a the world on Miu. . ,._:.. ire excellent argu:.. - Park 1 urv; J. Hamilton, of .' nob. their arrival from Florida, "I have a LOWELL LKAFLETS. their tide, and they can doubtless prove .*...... t.;,t :lie i1 a in it l ;iud k u;li have to .i Aiulvliiu; Frtll Bllllell, orUliiJgelmrl.ailU L>. Mal- partner in doubles, and v. and Hamm be jjostpoued. bringing matters to a head aud finishing them ujuit New loy. of Moriden. Tbe appended schedule, pr« nted come out with their chall- . - .uker, Mr. St. The Players in Training—Favorable Im­ point before a fall League meeting. Such a meeting York a mnnth ago, Boston's "bis three" killed the will be held in ibis city next Monday, Six thousand people w! *no«ed the three Washing- by President Taylor, with a few changes, was then John, will at once make the match fur 510,000 a aide." pressions—Games Arranged, Etc. ing games. Quite a financial send-off. time by making various offers which they had no Idea adopted, after which the meeting adjourned: James \V. E.eonp0 people WATEIIBI'KY. .41 home—With Panbury, May 8, 15, the Massachusetts Chess Club, Thursday, the following have seen it pronounce excellent. Its advantage over ING LIFE: Pitcher Monroe arrived Saturday w ent out to see the 810,000 pitcher and the 820,000 bat­ officers were unanimously elected: Dr. Horace Ricli- Dartmouth College. Eddie Kennedy, Jim the schedule published is that on the holiday dates 21; June4, 13, 30; July 24; Aug. 4, 20; Sept. 5, 19, 28. and will go into active training. In practice he tery. With Norwalk, May 1, 12, June 1, 20- July 2, 7, 19, ardrion, Hotel Berkeley, Boston, president; vice presi- Shinnick and Louis Guinasso received a warm the large cities play the smaller cities, and that the Quite a scheme to spring the deal just when ft came 4enta) Preston Ware, Jr., Boston; William C. Paine, welcome from their hosts of friends. Of the mileage of each club is cut down on an average shows considerable skill AS a twirler and has 27; Aug. 8; Sept. 11,14, 27. With Bridgeport, April of out, wasn't il? Th.it h why John Clarkson's release 28; May 3, 17; June 22; July 14; Ang. 1, 7, Jr., Dr. Z. B. Aduma, Fiamiugbam; Judge Win. L. new men, Campion, Brill and Hanniaton created 1,000 mi lea. great speed and curves. Manager O'Neil ar­ was not bought before. 13, 27: Tox, of Taunton, aud Frederick W. "Woodward, ol Seiit 12, 22. With Derby, May 28; June 25; July 11; good impressions. Mark Polhomus and Danny rived Tuesday. Ho ia in fine condition. He CLAIIKRON'S REGARD FOR CHICAGO. Aug. 9; Sept. 8. With Meriden, May 27. 30 (f. M.): Fitchburg; secretary and treasurer, C«pt. Edwnrd S. The Reins Drawn on Kilroy. Huntingdon, of Quincy; executive committee, Dr. W. Btuk are buth in splendid condition, and say they will will, with Luinbard, Monroe and Aldrich, go Johu is a good friend of mine, never hesitates to Jane 7,16; July 4 (A. M.); Ang. 24. L. Faxoa, Quincy; C. B. Snow, Boston; J. R. Tibetts, give good accounts of themselves. Take them all to­ Special to SPORTING LIFE. into training. talk freely with me, and since he signed a Boston NoRWM,K.--/IH<>me With Danbnry, May 5, 30 (T. and F. S. Farnham. Uxbridge; W. H. Howe, Cam­ gether, i flunk* and record* go tor anything, ilanager BALTIMORE, April 7. The Baltimore Club has Already distant murmurs are wafted over contract we have chatted considerably on what there M.); Juno 2, 11, 28; Aug. 7, 16, 27; fre|>t. 1, 15, 29. bridge, and the president mid secretary ex-offlcio. Cudworth has gotten together a dandy team, but HS definitely made up its mind not to yield a particle to the spring-like zephyrs from SandusSy and is before him, and what he has left behind. One With Waterlury, May II, 19, 24; June 14; July 3, 9, tho season opens to-munow I will let the work of the pitcher Kilroy. Manager Bsrnie pent Kilroy a letter thing I admire in CUrkson is that lie does not turn 10; Aug. 2,10,14; Sept. 7,18; With Bridgei-mt. May team speak for itself. yesterday requiring him in very definite words to come Manslield vigorously opposing and kicking aronnd now thit he is free from Chicago and abuse 7, 15, 31; June 6, 18; July 20, 28; Aug. 2(1, 24; Sept. 1, Disgruntled Rowing Men. Manager Cudworth hag arranged tbe following to Baltimore at once, and uotifyioghim that beginning over the new schedule. In justice to tlie KaUmazoo everybody and everything there. He speaks most 17,25. With Derby, Muv21; June 4; July 4 (p. M.); Special to SPORTING LIFE. dates: April 5, Dartmouth College; 6, Matthews with Thursday a deduction iu proportion to bis salary Club and to Stessrs, Tuyloraiid Aldrich I would Siy (hat pleaanntly of his relations there. Although some Aug. 4; Sept. 21. With Meriden, May 2; June 21, 30; NEWARK, N. JM April 7. The Paisaic Boat Club'a (local champions); 10, Trenton, Cuban Giants; 11, of $2,600 would be made for every day duriug which it was the intention to have tho smaller cities exchange very unkind things have been said about hitn by July 14; Sept. 15. deUetfes to the Pnssaic River Amateur Rowing As­ Newarka, at Newark; 13, Brooklyn; 14, Jersey City; he remained away from Baltimore. The letter also dates with tlie larger ones, and in view of tho wishoa of one or two Chicago writers he Ignores them, but ho BninflEponT. Atlumir.—With Danbury, May 1, 23, sociation meeting la.-tt uicht withdrew in a body be- 17, Brown University, at home; 19 aud 20, Troy; 21, notified Kilroy that under oo circumstances would uny President McDernaith the. schedule presented by Kala- did say thie: "I notice that some one says I am un­ 29; Juue 19, July 3, 4 (p. a.), 9,19; Aug. 2, 8. 21; Sept. fause tho Asjocititiun refused to reinstate Quiglov, Burkes. The Waahiugtona will play here Juue 22; fine be remitted or the additional turn of $200 which roazod was one in which no club wa* the gainer. It grateful to Chicago and that / received a great 7, 10. With Waterbury, April 30; May 5 16, June 9, Lunjack, Weldun, Van Cleef and Holt, who were Pitlsburg, June 7, and Detroit, June 13. be wants be granted. Since then Kilroy has made a had Columbus and Mansfield and Wheeling and Lima rnuuy diamonds while there. What I did get was a 23, 29; July 21. 25; Aug. 16, 30; Sept. 13, 29. With Nor­ disqualified lait week from rowing in the Decoration Barney McLaughlm e&yg this is his year, and In a proposition accepting 82, 000 with 810 extra for each exchanging dates May 30 aud July 4, but upon it boinir pold charm with C worked on it in small stones. walk, May 8, 25; June 4, 12, 27; July 5, 13 23- Aug 11 Day repaua for alleged violation of the Association's practice game yesterday he lined out two horn era. winning game he pitches. This, too, will be declined. presented at the Mansfield meeting Wheeling and That's all, but I did not expect anything. I was 25; Sept. 3, 20. With Deiby, May'l2, 30 (A. M . p. M.)- rules. It in predicted that the Passaica will with­ Juftt keep an eje on Barney's stick work this season. Cnhiinbus kicked so hard that it was at length with­ well treated in Chicago. I got every cent of the Juno 1-1; Aug. 28; Sept. 26. With Meriden, May 19; draw from the Association. Jack Grady is Another man who ia going to make a The Hudson River League Organized. drawn. salary promised me and what more could 1 ask? I Juue 2; July 30, Aug. 15; Sept. 15. record this year; a harder worker fur his team don't Ilowever, Mansfield overlooks the fact that she is appreciate the kindness of the Chicago people in all DERBY. Alhome—With Danbury. May 1C; June 18; Special to SPOUTING LIFE. scheduled at Jackeou during the Michigan State Fair, Boat Club Election. exist and Jack will be a big favorite with the public they did for me, and I think when I go there to July 14; Aug. 18; Sept. 20. With Wiiterbury, May 9; here. POUQHKEEPSIE, April 7. The Hudson River Base and other dates elanwhero equally as good. play a great inauy of my fiiends will be out to seo June 2; July 5; Ang. 11; Sept. 15. With horwalk, May Special to SPORTING LIFE. Probably no minor league city bas a brighter lot of Ball League was organized here yesterday, with James Then again, Mansfield claims to Imve the lowest sal­ me pitch." 3; Juno 1C; July 4 (A.M.), 31; Aug. 21; Sept. 24. With NEW York, April 7. At the annual meeting of the base ball writers than the Spindle City. Owing to the Jackson, of Kingston, president, and E. Johnson, of aried team in the League, their salary hardly averag­ "Now that you are all fixed for the season, and can Bridgeport, May 26; June 1, 23; Sept. 6. With Meridon, New llochelle Rowing Club on Thursday evening John splendid way tho home team was backed up last season Haverstraw, secretary. Representatives were present ing §75 a man per month. Of course, it is not to be talk a little more freely thau before, what do you think Avril 28; July 28; Sept 1, 29. B. Nicholas! was elected president; Walter Large, vice we were dubbed the Windy City. Here ia ihe roster from Newbnrg, Poughkeepsie, Kingston, Tonkers and expected that a good team can be collected with that of the Chicago nine for this year?" MKRIDEN. At Itonie With Danbury, May 12; June president; A. J. Huutiugton, secretary, and Herman of the men who will hold up Low el Pa end on paper Haverstraw. The percentage system of 40 per cent, of money. Now who should be benefited by the r-ouu- "A little weak, I am afraid. Yon see, one man can't 9; July 27; Aug. 23; Sept. 11. With Waterbury, May Lamdeu, treasurer. E. B. Pinckney was choseu cap­ next season: George T. Richardson the Time*; Law­ the grow receipts to the flatting clubs was adopted. rlousness of its managers? If they choose to hive a win a championship. If one could it would be Anaon. 29, 30 (A.M.); June 23; July 4 (P.M.): Aug. 29; Sept tain. rence Thync, NCWR; Johnny Martin, Sun; Lawrence The league will consist of not \tm than six nor more poor club, play poor Lali and draw small crowds away Ho is a great captain, and you never can tell just where 25. With Norwalk; May 17; June 23; July 12; Ang. 9; Cummings, Citizen; Harry Huge, Vox. than eight club*. Another meeting will be held in from home, aa a consequence they thould not expect to he will land his nine. Perhaps he will get them up Sept. 8. With Bridgeport, May 22, June'l:); July 7; An Athletic Club's Withdrawal. A few ot tho things that strike the cranks thus this place on the 17tb. have the best dates with the larger cities. -It is very with the leaders this year. He has a great infield, but Aug. 4, 18. With Derby, May 5; June 15; July 21; seldom that Mansfield ever pays to the visiting club 1 think the team will ba a little weak in the Bpceinl to SrntirtNG LIFE. early: outfield. Aug. 25; Sept 22. H. F. REBUT. -That Hannison will fill the bill. Cincinnati News. mure than the guarantee of 840, nor should ft expect One thing more. There is already some talk and will NMV YORK, April 7. The Pristine Athletic CInb has more from the other clubs while away from home, yet That Cjuipiou is a dead ringer for Pat Hartnett. Special to SPORTING LIFE. be more, J snppoee, abou* ill feeling between Al Spald­ MANCHESTER MITES. wi'h:lra\vu from the National Association of Amateur Tl at the new dressing room for the players gives it frequently receives more thau the guarantee while ing and myself. There Is nothing of the kind. We Athlete* of America. The club la a member of the CINCINNATI. 0., April 7. Fennelly will return in away. bad just one disagreement. I wanted satisfaction. time from Fall River to take part in the Detroit series. to play In Bos­ The Manager Comes to Time—Preparing new Amateur Athletic Union. That Gt-orgo Tuffilng and Tim Shfnnick divide the If Mansfield or any other club expects to win golden ton. He wanted mo to play in Cbicugo, and because 1 honors with the ladies. HeBi will bring his family hero for the summer. laurels and S20 gold pieces they cau only do it with am going to be here will not make any ill feeling be­ for the Opening Game, Etc. lirniingham has signed Tony Hellman, who caught good teum^. However, we hope that there will be no tween us." MANCHESTF.B, April 4. Editor Si'onTrar} THE SOUTHERN LEAGUE. That we will all go broke if Manchester downs us for Nashville in'85. the first game. weak clnhs, but all ao evenly balanced as to make the THE SECRET OF CLARKSOH'S SUCCESS. LIFK: Manager Clinton arrived in town Mon­ rVill Hart was pretty badly hurt by Sowders yester- season of '88 in theTri-State League an interesting one. Tlie Championship Season Inaugurated— That the base ball lovers will have their long _j. Duryea, of the St. Pauls, who was hit by a foul "John, you ought to know aa well a» anyone what day evening and was accorded a most hearty looked for feast to-morrow. MERBIHACK. The delegates to the schedule meeting ul Mansfield, ha? made you so Bucc?ssful as a pitcher; how do you Gratitude to tlie Board of Arbitration— ball, may not be able to catch for several weeks.. Me«sra. Seeloy, EIHott and Aldrich, were hospitably welcome. He has taken rooms for himself and The Double Umpire System, Etc. KEN MULFOBD, JR. account for it?" SANDUSKY SPLINTEKS. entertained by Captain Taylor, ex-Presidc-nts Clugntou "Simply a little head work. Do you know there never family at the Klin House, for the season and the NEW ORLKANS, April 3. Editor SPORTING and Voogele, and by Mr. M. N. MIT, THE SPORTING was a batsman who didn't have some one weakness? other members of the club, all of whom are ex­ TiiFK', All the arrangements are now complete Comment on the Tri-State Schedule—Some TOLEDO TIPS. LIFE representative. in< G. K us it KM. No matter how good a batter, there will be some kind pected to report here before the close of the pre­ lor the opening of the championship season of Yery Plain Language. of a ball, in some ona place, that he can't bit. Now, sent week, will board at thesime hotel. Unless Local Phenomenon^—The Ground Question Give the Umpire a Chanco. when I face a player I have never pitched agaiust be­ the Southern League April 7. unfavorable, weather intervenes between now SANJMJSKY, 0., April 2. Editor SPORTING Settled—An Army to Select a Team From, From the New York Sun. fore 1 begin experimenting until I flfid out what his It i* a shame that in all the Southeast, with so and next Tucsdfty, our grounds will bo in suit­ LIFE: The new schedule is out, and it is a Etc. Now that Nature and the base ball season have had weakness is. I remember it, and always afterwards many large cities, the Southern League should their Rpring openings, it may not bo amiss to call the know how to work him. Of course, some days you able condition for an opening game with tlie Bostons dandy. "With but a few exceptions it is the same TOLEDO, 0., April 5. Editor SPORTING LIFE: commence the season with only four clubs. A offered by Wheeling at the meeting here last attention of the vociferous millions who will cramp can't seem to put the ball where it won't who are booked to pluy hero on that day. Wo have lack of enterprise prevents Mobile and Chatta­ When Harry Smith, the manager of the To- their lungs during the next few mon'hs in "hurrahing be bit safely, but that is the schomc I go oo aud it h»s made dates for seven games before tho Lea-rne season month and rejected. The new schedule was for our nine" to a great and solemn fact. Which is: worked well. Yon know I can pitch pretty well commences, and no doubt other clubs will l>e booked. nooga from being in this League, and this saiao os or the "Future Greats," as Captain Frank adopted in advance on condition that tbe play­ Cooke has dubbed them was There's DO money ia abusing the umpire. Doubtless against the Detroits. Tho main reason Is I have Our first League game will be played on tho homo cau^e, together with jealous factions, keeps ing season end Oct. 1, signing players studied them more closely than most of tho other grounds with the Portlands. Sinco Cainpaua WM or not later than Oct. 5, ;his spring, I told him of two young fellows in it would have been wiser, as it certainly would havo Atlanta and Nashville out. They are good under any circumstances. Under the new been more democratic, to let a majority of the specta­ players, because they are euch terrible slnggers. signed, we havo felt that our club could furnish a towns on paper but this city, who, I predicted, would develop into tors present decide all the questions that arise during We've got one of the toughest men iu tho business to moderately strong player for every posttiou in the when it gets right down schedule we finish at home, the last game on nine. Cumpana, who played with tho Sulems last to putting up money their lack of enterprise be­ star players. Those fellows were Lewis Cook a game, but the process would be tedious, and to an fool right here in Boston. That's Ezra Sutton, and I Oct. 12. The feeling was for a shorter season, and William Beck, a pitcher and catcher, whom arbitrary monarch of tho diamond is raised to power. tell you tho pitcher who gets tiio best of him is doing season, is considered one. of the strongest pla^ ers in tho comes manliest. How the young men, especially hence the positive instructions given to the new The people ou the seats seem to suppose epm«times, sonic pretty good work. You can't get 'Sut' to strike League. Besides his skill, he is one of the most inde- in those citie?, pro content to puss the long days schedule committee. M an £ Held and Lima ex­ [ have already mentioned. however, that they are the umpire, and i'f (he man at a ball unless it is a good one. His eye Is as big ns fjaigable workers on tho diamond, and has well earned of a Icng summer without base ball is a mystery change holiday games, which is wrong, being the two While local players are not, as a general thing, who fills that place of danger and doty makes rulings a saucer when lie has a bat in bis baud. You think the titleof "ilntillingCanipana." Itis probable thathe to people living in live cities. smallest cities m tbe League. The MHUHfield directors, to be sought after, yet Harry premised to give which do not agreo with their views of base baltlaw, over bis playiug and you will remember ho don't will play thin! hag, as he is alwavs at homo in that posi­ they appeal In a voice to daze the oars of heaven; and often strike out. 'Ana' Is afraid of him." tion. Ihe setisou for base boll ou paper i* rapidly The Southern League this season, through a or a representative, were excluded from the meeting, them a trial. Beck was willing, but Cook, who yet Aldrich, of Kalamazoo, and Buckenberger, of holds a lucrative position on the chief engineer's sometimes they even try to bulldoze the judge. Now, MUGWUMP. drawing to a close, aud it is hoped that some of the generous spirit aud for sweet charity's sake, has Whet'iicir, both ji!ay*.i^, were admitted. Yet, according corps of the Lake Shore railway, was loth to sign, the umpire may be wrong, but hooting at him will great gomes that havo been played this winter will be decided to play some of the regular champion­ to Section 58, sr.cli action is clearly illegal. What ac­ jew Cook is a modest little gentleman, and as he only make him, if he is human, more resolved to per- SYIIACUSK UAYS. reproduced on tho real dmmunil during tho coming ship g-imra iu those cities that ran't afford to have tion will bo token remains to be seeo, President old nw, he was afraid ''he'd be trotting in too swift aUt in his decision; and the more he is yelled at, the season. Tho welcome cound "striker np," is awaited cluba of their own. So after all they will not be en­ McDoroiitb ruling that the schedule mast staod. a class," if he essayed to pitch. But importuiifngs, mure angry will he be with tho friends of Ihe nine Tlie Flayers Dropping Into Town—All Ap­ with|decp an>l increasing interest. against whom his decisions Treasurer Clough is busy with a gang of men re­ tirely cut off from tb« National gamo, tho eport that Wheeling is throwing ont statements to the effect nd a statement of the luxurious life a pitcher leads, work. Give the umpire a parently in Good Condition. Kerns intlispeiihibJc in all the live cities that keep pace that Sandu^ky kicked on Buck's schedule, because we _nd the traiu of glory and undying fame he leaves be- chance, and save your lung-power to speed in joyous moving the ice and snow from our ground*, and has with the times. were not billed for Wheeling, July 4. Yes, that waa iiudhim did the work, and this afternoon after pitching howls over a majestic or a miraculous cntch. SYRACUSE, N. Y., April 5. Editor SPORTING also commenced work upon au addition to the grand The Board uf Arbitration did a yery generous thinR ono of the iiiucy reasons we had for kicking on the all afternoon to the men who have reported, without LIFB: The Syracuse Star pluycrs are dropping ptand, as its seating capacity often proved inadequate In according tliq privilege of reservattou to tho document present.?!), «ud fur voting down the gua­ heir getting a single hit off him, he said: "Well, I'll Brooklyn's Amateur League Organized. into town, and, fi'Mn appearances, are all in fine last season and it ia hoped and expected thnt there will be a greater demand for seats this year than ever plucky four cities of the Southern League, and that rantee plan so hotly advocate 1 by them. Ask Oscar lign." Cook is a young man just of ago, is an edu- BROOKLYN, April 3. Editor SPORTING LIFE Dear condition. Second basotnan W. II. lligftiiii was tho broad-minded Board has our prat it title goes with­ why before. Tho outlook for attendance thisseasou is very wo expoctt-d to exchange holiday date*. Ask him :ated and refined gentleman, and a eouth-paw twirler Sir:—Pleaseatmo that the Brooklyn Amateur Asso­ first on tho scone, out saying; and while touching upon o«r gratitude why we wore nut scli^dultd as anticipated. And while o be at once emulated and feared. I think Harry ciation has orKaufaed for 1883 and elected the futUnv­ arriving last Saturday eve­ encouraging. K Ll>tu. for thi« privilege we do not forget tho kindly interest you are at it, ask him what he would do, if he asked Smith will have the honor of prewntiug to the world ote officers: H. W. Smalley. president; Westey Datis, ning. Higgim is a light-built, active fellow, ftiid awsishmct!of THE SPORTING LIFB In advocating for a fig (thnt 7j« had b'vgld and paid for) and he 10 A clever little battery thii season. The game I re- vice presided; Wm. Holdeu, secretary, and A. IX and looks a thorough bill player. Catcher Tlie San Antonio (TevnB) Team. our claim for this right of rest-rv^tion. This right ceivt'd a thistle? !>andusky Uoee not want the earth, erred to was the first of the season, and was played to Waldron, treasurer. We have five clubs to start with Walker and his family arrived tho first of tho SAS AIITOMO, Tex., April 2. Tlie stock of th« will enable u, of New York, the bojs. Con is in fine trim, ai.d hopes for groat Zeko Kliiwortii, of Witch I ta, Kan., left livW; Gullatm I cannot understand why the double umpire system ious above, President McDermith's reasons for hold- learner which will be used exclusively by cluba and in January for tho season of 1888 and received advance things this season. He Is particularly outhu*iabtic Scott, of Hi t Springy, Ark., pitcher; J. \V. llckiinger, l^ not adoiteil. It id the true and only solution of the ng it lejr.ii wuuld prmv intf ret-ting reading. reporters thid season, arid steamed down to the money, and will be expected to report for piactice in u over Walker, who will bo his catcher. S>:!u-llliaw>, tf vYinchnlor, 11!., (.;«'. hate. The first League e»m«J umpire question. I havo talked with all tlie umnapert Work on the gronuds ia progressing slowly, but eland. Several newspaper meu also lent all the week'h time. YOUTH, PHILIP Scut'CiTKR, the little gentleman who will take hi« turn behind will bo pla[c.1 on April 8, aud tbo men, s:ivo two, haul! that httv.; been here this teaaon ou this subject, and vcr\ itilug will be iu stupe when the boyi report next lenity, honor aud moral tone of their profession to President tiorhaui Base Ball 01 ub. 20i>£ Thompson. th» stick, arrived last evening, and WHS met by « records, ilcno aro paid less than J100 a mouth, toM th«y all believo that wilh an umpire behind tho l>&>«a weoli. J. C. H. h*> occaaiiML street, N. X. of hia friends. "JUsty" Wri|;ht'» auto­ much more. ^^H THE SPORTING LIFE. April 11.

waa either In arrrara to blm for serrtoe rendered, or casein a reminder of another pearl of wisdom which eaders who a dozen years ago wro wont to watch for ttmt he bad ottered to enter into contract with the re­ BALTIMORE BUDGET. dropped from the lips of CAYLOR'S COMMENT. he efforts of fileuchaui 1* peu. serving club for the ensuing BASE BALL. season, at the minimum THE VETBTIAN MANA6KR, Stubborn salary specified in the National Asreewnnt, "but that Kilroy In » False Position—Popu­ Mr. Wright £ai4 IIP: "When fteeking naw material Entereflting Reminiscence*—A Famous Con­ Among the topica on which that writer often dwelt tho said club has declined either to enter into auch lar Sentiment Against Him— Kesiilt of I always a*k ihe citraens of a town where the man in troversy In 1876—Its Origin—An Old-Time as the theme of "revolvers" meaning men who contract or to release him from reservation." IWlLLgTMISSIVE. the Opening Exhibition Games — Indi­ question hits playt-.-l if he is popular with spectators, JKvil Recalled—The Christening of the ?ued one or more contracts. Prior to 1876 it was a It must by perfectly obvious to anybody whether vidual Work Criticized, If I and he i*, all other things being equal, comoion thing for prominent base hall piayera to "r^- lawyer or U.vman that the words beginning Section Ktc. that is my National Agreement, Ktc. Col. man. Th* dashiug player is th* one who arouse eu- ^olve," or off with one con tract and on with another. Kogt-rs' Ki-joimler I>is»rct*d—A Pew 46 (and on which Mr. Roger* relies for his "guar­ BALTIMORE, April 6. EditorSponT»NGLir«: CAKTHAGE, Mo., April 5. Editor SPORTISO Sliest! of vo«r reader:* who, in these daya of National version thn-iUam and makes baae hall 'a go' with f!,e public. of IiMie Charged—The Relations antee''), "in caso a player under r^erve for tho eu- The popular idol has fallen. Kilroy sulks in Another phtvt-r nmy be quite aa effective, cover as LIFE: Having a few leisure hours the other Agreement law, yee all tendencies ou the part of of Clubs Hiicl Players—The Flayers' Bmiitf year by any League club, ahull" Ac., are fx- Con­ Philadelphia. He arrived last Monday, but much ground in a m.»re nnubstrusive manner, »nKi but h- game prior to fins organization of the National Re­ legislation, iu contiadiitiuction to any other clussifiea- i oger. He was cordially greeted by Mr. Found view* Promised. he don't so mmh attract pwple out to see thu gan><* many fruitful themes for cogitation. The j*-»>tne. In an article from Mr. Meacham'a paper tiou of (flavors aa "players under contract, expn 11 ad Sarnie and all the club people. He was cheered a* the chap who dots the em mo thing book dealt with the current base ball literature arly in 187t> I read a list of sume fifteen or sixteen player?," with a dash and KKW YottK, April 5. Editor SPORTING LIFE: Ac., and that th« wlgect matter, or the ejfect* )y the people on the stands. His reception vim that ma ken it appear Ilko an extremely dittimlt of twelve years ago. That was in ironiment players who h-id already coquetted with uud cougegneuceiit or the spirit And reason of the law, tbe League's noro than OUH club. ID this list are namea which to- It the discussion in which I have participated hould have been gratifying in showing him the play done with lightning rapidity and grace." Mr. infancy and seven years before the conception has alresuiy been found useful cfinnot coccisiently, with the plaiuly defined end aud Wright aldo illustrated by the l*y stand hi*;h on the profeseionat buae ball roll. It "in construing object of tlie lawmakers of that section, be intre- estimation in which he was held. The manager of the National Agreement. Louis Meaoham anel!irig specific performance by the frt.nt, with the weight principally on the inown to be hi-9 close friend and confidant. This manager of tho Giants down aa a two-barreled re- existing law:*, and I cannot doubt that, at the playci? And if specific praformauca could not lw en­ that he would go to work first. He was kindly rl^ltt, and Is thus ready to meet any fact, added to the lattor's forcible clear cut style 'olver who had signed -ir pron.ised to sign with the variety of curve without an awkward and untimely proper tune and by the proj-er person*, suitable forced, whut would he the me*sur* of d«niHg(*« for tho reasoned with, and told why his demand couldn't of writing and good common sense way of stat­ jive Oak a aud Full Rivers. Oi-.or^o Wa-hin^ton fteps will be taken to remedy thorn; and if, by def.mlteil ''guarantee," and who would be liable for well be complied with that it was not so much change of position. See ttmt? yes, he met that ball Bradley had fo-ded with the T^cumsehs and the very squarely and drove it down to i/hilda with a force ing his facts and theories, went to make the further discu.-SH-n, I can aid in assuring the im­ sncd damages? tho amount of the difference involved, but the Crickets, ot Bintdiamton. Mike Dorgnn was * bond Yes, Mr. Editor, "absurd" It the word. By tbe that would havo excused tbe Holder hud U passed, but Tribune man's pen a weapon of concern to of contention Itetween the Syracuse Stars and St. provement of the fundament*! law, even to the way, while I did not intend to rafer to the "Day >ublicity that had been given to hia demands, FOU see the clever aecoml biisoman wafxqual to the de­ everybody who at that time took an interest in j'Hiia Club. Charley Benuett was claimed by ih» extent »y use haa become almost second nature to them.11 seething whirlpool nearly every base ball paper Ctrtrley Mason, waa trying to do tun two-horse act Yes, Mr. Editor, while within the last three purcfl of the League constitatiun long hetore the >y all the other players whose services were valuable T. T. T. in the land. The originators and principals were 'or the selfsame cluSa. It may be a little cruel to years the financial relations of associated clubs enaciment of the "Day Resolution," *> 'b*t the aud would amount to an open bid for all time to cmna Meacham and Al Wright. Tho former id now dead Img out these am* which have been loot: since re­ "Day Resolution" dirt not disturb his "patent righta," o all the play«rs to give euillesa trouble, whioh rai^ht mil bia ashes lented of, but a man who 1ms have been strengthened, and the lio iu HJine uncertain grave at Chicago. been wfcKed and than exhibition of evej If the construction ho puts upon that let is la- not ouly injure the receipts from early gainae, but LOUISVILLE LACONICS. Mr. "VVriuht survives ;inut after the season begins aa "hiirgwd into" the controversy a o my terms, and public empathy will compel them ] |>l*m* Booming Sigus, KLc. jotu were iuteired upon tbe same day. There are many other interesting thing! In my new aud interesting subject (one whioh he admits ia o." He was told that had he come over early like < LOUISVILLE, Ky., April 3, Editor SPORTING Memoranda book which I shall dilate upon some fo- we are confronted by the spectacle of a man oc­ he other unsigned players, and not helJ off in a > ure day. entirely outside the limits to which he had insisted LIFE: The base ball season hero has My eneraiea, and some of my friends, have called me cupying the chief position in a tribunal which ;l)o conti'uvar.-y slning manner until the season had actually been duly a radical aggressor, and acruaed me of dealing too ou^tit to bo supreuie in the domain of base ball, that, at least since March 4, 1834, "obedience to the otmneitced and trainee were being played, the effect of and auspiciously opened. The first game oc­ much iu writiug fluid mixed with gall and wormwood, While getting ready to remove to thla beautiful cor- deliberately attempting to divert certain old club's rigLt of rest»rv»!ion'* baa become a "Contractual" ii.i example would not have bs-en so bad, hut, thattiow curred last Saturday, when the Louisvilles and ill iit last I have sworn to reformation aud shelved all ler of the world 1 a(«nt two days going over a trnnk- he club really conlJ not be fores i tiiio terms by any , laws, wholesome in themselves, to purposes obligation on thep;trt of ihe player, by the iusertii/n Etheridges met at Eelipae Park. The Etheridires epithets of a nluporative form, ttll my sweet temper ii 1 of accumulated correspondence. It covered a In the pUyer^s cunu-act of the obligation to be gov- jlayer, no matter how valuable his services mifflit be. are a local semi-professional club of considerable spreads about me like unto tho mantle which the mriod of ten years, nud went bach to the days of 1878, utterly foreign to the plain intents and objects Jut it waa no go. Kilroy was unreasonable aud shook iatu About tteveniy p^uudo were thrown jrncd by thii "articles aud covenants of the National ability. of the morning throw arouud the mountain's ai>ide aud burned of their maker?, and seeking to hold such laws Agreement," aud that siuco "for breach of contract a he dust of the town fiom hia feet Wednesday moru- A good crowd was in attendance, and cieat. Bui in .-ill of my past wrestling with a bitter as chaff. Bnt I havo *avt

winning run on Burnt' three-bagger and Purcell'i The third game was played at Memphis, 6th, and Washington 2, Buffalo 6. First on balle—Off Gilmore lubstitutM were a little ragged in fielding:, which gave CLEVELAND. AB.R. B. P. A.R TORONTO. .AB.R. B. P. A.BJ hit. Score: resulted In an easy victory for the Browns. The De­ l.offWarshl. Struck out— By Gilmore 9, by Walsh the Detroit* their cbauce. New Orleans earned its Stricker,2b... 520 4 01 Burke, If..... 400 2 00 the wt rid champions running bases. McKean, If.. 6 0 1 0 01 Connors, cf.. 4 1 1 1 0 ft il.TO. AB.R.B. r. A. E PHILA. AB.B. B. P. A. X troit* put in Geltzein to pitch and Sutcliffe to catch, 4. Wild pitch—Gilmore. Double play—Schoch, Gard­ only run, and beat BASE BALL. Green w'd,2b 601 2 2 0 Kelly, rf...... 6 22112 sad the latter made about as many «rrors as it it pos­ ner, Irwin. Umpire—Madigan. Time—2:08. Both Getzein and Conway pitched for Detroit, and Hotaling, cf 5 0 1 3 0 0 Th»y*r, rl... 4 0 0 111 Burns, as .... 523 0.42 Sanders, If... 510 5 11 sible for a back atop to make in a ilngle game, while Brotighton handled them well. Score: Hogan, rf.... 411 1 00 Hartnett, Ib 4 0 0 8 01 Parcel), rf... 6 02 101 Ferguson.cf. 401 0 00 King and Boyle, for St. Louis, did great work. In the Cincinnati Drubs Indianapolis. DBTROIT. AB.R B. P. A. E, NEW OBL'S. AB.R.B. P. A.E McGloue, 3b 5...... 0 1 1 0 0 Mc!.ang'n.8s ...... 4 1 1 413 3 30 first inning Latham, of the St. Louis Browns, made a Sutcliffe, cf... 4 1 0 3 0 0! Fuller, ss..... 4 0 0 361 Albert, « Rickley, 3b_ 3 1 0 3 00 SPRING GAMES. Griffin, cf.... 801 2 01 Mnlvey, 3b.. 400 The exhibition season was opened at Cincinnati, Kearns, 2b... 4013 60 Sbindle, 3b.. 521 2 20 Irwin, ...... 401 1 41 two-base hit aud scored, and from then on the game April 2, by a game between the Beds and Indianapolis Kich'ds'n, 2b 4 0 0 3 1 o'Sneed, cf...... 4 1 2 5 00 Snyder, Ib... 401 5 waa won, the Giants appearing to be rattled, making Brouth'rs.lb 3 1 1 4 2 0 Kieuzle, If... 4 0 1 0 00 Ooodfellow.c 202 8 A'kieson, p.. 3 0 0 1 6 0 The Exhibition Season in Full Blast Scores Sommer, If.. 4 0 1 4 00 Bufflnton, p. 4 0 0 1 20 team. Viau pitched strongly, aud did as good work as 201 I 30 Decker, c..... 300 4 41 Tucker, Ib... 42113 01 Farrar, Ib... 4 2 1 12 10 wild throws and errors one after another iu a manner Shreve and Healy combimid, Deuuy aud ilinea being Ganzell, 3.b.. 3 0 1 1 1 0 Powell, 2b... 4 0 1 312 Zimmer, c.... of Games Played at all Points. O'Brien, c... 412 3 42 McGuire, c_. 4 1 3 4 10 that BO disgusted the apectatora that many of them among the victims who atruck out. The Hoosiers Twitchell, If2 0 0 1 0 OiMoolic, c..... 3 0 2 620 Jrowell, p... 2 0 0 160 Total...... 33 3 3 27 17 I The base ball season in Philadelphia was Harklns.p... 4 1 1 0 7 0 Childs, 2b.... 4 1^ 2 041 left before the game waa over. Score: Couway.rf.p. 3 0 0 1 6 Oi Bradley,3b .. 4 0 0 010 Bakely, p.... 201 1 30 ojiened up on Viau's curves as if they intended to Sheibock, ss. 3 0 0 1 2 OiMcVey, Ib... 4 0 0 702 •pened March 31, the Athletics playing their 38710 27 176 SL. LOUIS. AB.R. B. P. A. E| DETROIT. AB.R. B. P. A.E bnt after they bad got cue Total...... 4051027 12 a| Total...... 41813 27 197 Total...... knock him out of the lot, Getzein,p,rf. 30014 O^GeiS3, rf...... 301 0 00 Cleveland...... 10010001 2—8 annual house-warmer?, the Yale team. About Baltimore...... 00112201 1—8 Latham, 3b.. 532 2 3 0 Bichar'so,2b 512 3 21 run they could not increase their score. There were a Mann, rf..... 6 0 1 1 0 OiBrouth's.lb. 5 2 1 8 00 of enthusiasm. Brought'n.c. 3 0 0 12 3 2 Webber, p... 3^0_1 052 Toronto...... 10020000 0—3 3,500 people were present. The collegians at Philadelphia...... 00320020 0—7 hall dozen brilliant playa and plenty runs—Cleveland 2, Toront > 1. Two-base Earned runs—Baltimore 5. Three-base hita—Tucker, O'Neill, If.... 50241 OJThom'son.rf 4 00100 Buckley's throwing was pour, tho Reds stealing bases Total...... 28 2 2 27 192 Total...... 33 1 8 24 14 7 Earned times fielded wretchedly, and the pitching of Comisk'y.lb. 61 0300 Sheibeck.es. * 0 1 l 3 ° Detroit...... 00200000 X— 2 hit—Albert. First on balls— By Bakely 2, by Atkui- Burns. Two-base bile—Greenwood, Purcell. Left on easily. Ksterbrook played excellenlly at first base.: son 2. Hit by pitcher—By Croweli 1, by Atki«son 1. Btagg, their renowned twirler, was hit hard and Robineon.ss. 5 1 2 2 1 0 White, 3b... 4 0 1 101 P. A. K INDIANAP's. AB.R. B. P. A.E New Orleans...... 00000100 0—1 bases—Baltimore 6, Philadelphia 6. Struck out—By CINCIN. AB.R.B. Stolen bases—Cleveland 2, Toronto 2. Passed balls—. by the professionals. Dann's support be­ Harkins4. Wild pitches—Burkina; Buffintoo. Stolen McGarr,2b... 5 2 2 4 0 0 Twitchell, If 4 0 2 411 Nicol, rf...... 411 0 00 Hincs.cf...... 411 300 Earned runs — New Orleans 1. Two-base hit— Web- often S 32 ler. Hotue ruu — Brouthers. Total base hits — Detroit 5oodfellow 1, Decker 1. Struck out—Bv Crowell 6, hind the bat was superb, but that of the remain­ bases—Kelly, Ferguson 2, Farrar 2. Burns, Shiudle. McCrthy.cf. 513 B 10 Sutcliffe, c... 401 McPhee,2b..4 1 0 7 2 OiOlasscock.sB 4 0 3 042 Boyle, c...... 401 6 30 Conway, p... 402 0 01 rf 4 0 1 200 5, New Orleans 9. First on errors — Detroit 4. First by Bakely 1, by Atkisson 3. Umpire—McDerrnott, The Athletic Umpire—Kleibacker. Time—1:45. Fennelly.ss.. 4 1 0 0 2 OjShomberg, Time—2h. der of the team was unsteady. On the 4tb, Smith pitched a most effective game, King, p...... 4 1 1 1 7 4 Gelzein, cf... 4 0 0 130 Beilly, Ib..... 423 T 2 o!Denny, Sb... 4 0 0 100 on balls— Detroit 2. Left on bases— Detroit 4, New- men fielded cleanly and did some lively base- the Philliea beiiu able to get but three hits in the Total...... 43 9 15 27 16 4 Total...... 38 3 9 24 12 6 Keenan, c... 410"6 2 0 Seeryi If...... 400 3 00 Orleans 6. Struck out — By Get/.uiu 4, by Conway 6, running, and in every way showed themselves to entire game. The first hit was made by Sanders, but St. Louis...... 20111211 x—9 Tebeau, If... 4104 0 fl!Esterbr'k,lb4 0 1 10 00 jy Webber 4. Stolon bases— Detroit 4, New Orleans Opening at Boston. not uutil the sixth inning was reached. Mulvey Detroit...... 00000102 0—3 Carpe,ntet,3b 4021 0 OiBuckley.c... 300 8 00 Passed ball— Moolic. Hit by pitcher—Moolic. The season was opened at Boston April 5 (Fast Day) be in excellent condition and ready for the hard Umpire— Gaffney. Time — 1:40. work of the approaching championship season. managed to get in a triple in the seventh and Buffiti- Earned runs—St. Louis 3, Detroit 3. Two-base hits Connois.cf... 3 0 Q 1 0 0 Bassett,2b... 3 0 0 021 >ofore 4,500 people. Two games were announced be­ ton a single. Tho Baltimores played without an —McGarr. King, O'Neill. Three-base hits—Latham, Viau, p...... 3 0 0 1 8 3 Healy, p...... 2 0 0 043 tween the regular League team aud picked nines, but Mattimore proved himself a skillful pitcher: error. Mulvey and Childs made fine stoi« and Getzein, Twitchell, Broutherp. Hit by pitcker—Mc­ Total...... 34 7 6 27 16 S*hreve, p..... 200 0 60 Cleveland's Opening Game. ouly one complete game was played, owing to rain. ATHLETIC. AB.R. B. P. A.E] TALE. AB.R.B. P. . B catches, and Hallman's tbowing to bases was simply Carthy. First on errors—St. Louis 2. Struck ont—By I Totali..... 34 1 6 27 1C ti The Cleveland^ played their first gtme of tho season The grounds were in bad condition, but the general Poorman, rf. 6 1 1 0 1 O^Stagg. p...... 400 1 7 8 perfect. Score: Kimr 4, by Getzein 3. Passed balls—Sutcliffe 2, Wild Cincinnati...... 40200010 0—7 fct Columbus April l.and camo near being April-foolei. work of the leaguers waa good, al! things considered, I/yons, 3b._.6 6 2 0 0 ljMcCun'y,2b. 4 1 1 1 1 0 PHILA. AB.K. B. P. A.I BALTO. AB.H.B. P. A. B pitches— Getzein 1. Time—2h. Umpire—Gaflney. Indianapolis...... 10000000 0—1 The players were rather stiff from recent practice and [n tho first gurne the new twentj-thousand-dollar Sullivan, If.. 6 4 2 1 0 0 Cttlhoun, 3t>. 4 2 1 * 2 McGuire, rf.. 4 0 0 0 10 Fnlmer, If... 610 2 00 Earned runs—Cincinnati 3, Indianapolis 1. Two- put up a poor game. It was the inteutiou to have each battery, Clarkson and Kelly, was pitted agninst Sow- G!f»« on, ss... 546 0 SI Pann, c...... 402 3 24 but Stemmeyer and dors anil Tale, and pulled the game through to the Siuders, p... 4 180 Burns, ss..... 5221 The Athletics Tackling n League Team. base hit—Glasscock. Three-base hit—Heilly. Struck )f the four pitchers take a hau 1, Irtrkin, Hi... 5 2 0 13 1 O'Hnnt.cf...... 412 1 01 Ferguson, cf 4 0 0 3 1 el Purcell, rf... 5 I 3 3 out—By Viau 6, by Healy 2, by Shreve 4. Gilks were lame, so that Bakely and Crowell did nearly time of 7 to 2 for the regulars. The fea'ure of this Welch, of.... 53300 O.Noyrs, 88..... 301 3 22 Mulvey, 3b.. 411 2 1 0 Griffin, cf..... 4 010 Tue Athletics weut to Washington, Thursday, April On the 3d these dubs played again, and this time all the work. Both pitched well, Bakely showing him­ rame was a home run made off Clarkson by Mitchell Gunning c.. 5 2 2 11 4 0,lleywortb,lf 3 0 0 302 Irwln, es..... 4 0 0 1 1 1'Shindle, 3b.. 4012 5, and suffered defeat, in a six-inning game, at the with Boyle in the box the Hoosiers gave Cincinnati self to have plenty of speed, but waa a little wild. In n the fifth inning. In the second game tho Bostons Baner, 2h.... 513 2 20 McClinfk.rf 3 00202 Buffluton.lf.. 301 S 0 0;3ouimer,2b.. 401 2 bauds of the strongest team they have yet met. Rain a scare, but when, in tho sixth iuuing, they trotted in :he seventh inning Gilks attempted to relieve Crowell, clayed Madden and O'Kourke, while the picked nine HaUimo'e.p. 522 0 15 1 McBride, Ib. 3 0 0 11 11 Farrar, Ih... 3 1 0 12 0 0 Tucker, Ib.. 4017 fell until 2 o'clock, aud the grounds were in wretched MofiUt the home team regained confidence. They :>ut was too sore to get auy gpeed and the picked nine bad as battery Conway and Wise. Three uninteresting Total...... 482521 27 25 3 Total...... 32 17*261722 Hallman, c.. 3 0 0 3 Z 0 Trott, c...... 401 9 30 condition. Matlimore was hit hard, while Whitney pulled steadily away frem threatened defeat, aud iu aammered him for three runs, which came near losing linings were played when the game was called, the *Ooly two out in the eighth inning. Childs, 2b... 300 2 51 Smilh, p...... 401 1 80 troubled the visitors greatly. Lyons, however, made the eighth inning a two-bagger, a couple of home runs e game for the Clevelauds. Score-: icore standing 2 to 2. The score of the first game is: Athlotic...... 46104062 3—25 Total...... 32 2 3 27 13 2! Total...... 39 41127 l7 0 a long hit which netted four bases. Gleason fielded aud a base on balle decided the game in Cincinnati's . PICKED Nl'E. AB.R. B. P. A.E BOSTON. AB.R.B. P, A.EHCKEDN. AB.R.B. Tale...... 1 11000010— 4-, briliautlr. The. home team excelled also in base-run­ favor. Score: Strkker, 2b.. 410 2 22 Zimrne', Ib.. 5 2 1 16 00 Kelly, c...... 3 1 0 3 3 2 0'B»urke,3b3 0 1 0 01 Philadelphia...... 00100010 0—2 innings: 502 2 10 8. Wise, ss..... 3 1 1 0 0 0 Burdock, 2b. 3 0 2 210 Earned runs—Athletic 5, Yale 2. Two-base hits— Baltimore...... 002010100-4 ning. Darkneta prevented more than HX CIKCIN. AB.R. B. P. A. g'lNDIANAp'g. AB.R. B. P. A.I McKeau, If.. 5 1 0 1 00 Goodfellow.c AB.R.B. P A.E. Sutton,.3b.... 3 1 1 S 2 1 Tate, c...... 3 0 0 438 Gunning, Mattimore, Hunt. Three-base hits—Lyons Earned runs—Philadelphia 1, Baltimore 2. Two- WASIt'rOX. AB.R.B. P. A.E| ATHLETIC. Nicol.rf...... 5111 1 liliinec.cf...... 4 1 1 00 "Hotaliug, " -----cf. 5 0 1 1 11 Stemme'r.rt.. 511 1 02 8, Bunt 1. Stolen liases—Poornun, Lyons, Sullivan, hit—Mul­ Wilmot, If... 422 3 01 Sullivan, rf...3 002 0 1 McPliee. 2b- 5 2 2 4 6 0;Glatscock,8s. 4 2 2 6 0 McGloue,3k 3 11020 Bakely, p..... 4 100 91 Nash, 2b...... 3 2 3 0 3 llSowders, p... 3 0 0 070 base bits—Purcell 2, (Iriffln. Three-base 1 1 3 1 1 2 10 Glea?ou 3, Larkin 3, Welch, Bavior, Matlimore, Mc- vey. Bases stolen—Farrar 2, Hullman, McGuire, Hov, cf...... 833 2 00 Lyons, 3b.....3 1 1 1 Feuncliy, ss. 4 1 0 1 2 l;Shomberg,if. 4 0 0 3 0 0 Albert,*..... 4 012 West, cf...... 402 1 00 Morrill, ib.... 3 1 2 10 0 0 Wheelock.ss Conkcv, Callioun, llunf, Noyes, McCliutock 2. Total Fnlmer. Left ou baws—Philadelphia 3, Baltimore 7. O'Brien, Ib. 3 0 1 2 2 0 Stovey, If.....3 0 1 1 0 1 Reilly, Ib.... 4 1 2 10 00 Denuy,3b:... 4110 6 1 Faatz, Ib..... 4 1 1 12 Cuny, 2b..... 400 2 51 Hornung. If.. 3 0 1 1 0 0 Murray, If... 3 0 1 000 3 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 Lloyd, Ib..... 2 0 0 4 0 0 bue hits—Athletic 27, Yale 10. Left on bnses—Ath­ Struck out—By Smith 8, by Sanders 2. Double play Dailey, rf.... 311------2 00 Gleason, ss... 3010 Baldwin,c.... 401 6 30 Seery.lf...... 400 0 0 GilkB, rf, p... 4011 Uourke, 3b... 400 1 21 Johustou.cf.. letic 9, Yale 6. Struck out—Poorraan, Welch, Matti­ —Trott, Tucker. First on errors—II iltimore 2. First Whitney, p.. 3 0 1 2 3 1 Larkin, Ib.... 3 007 0 0 Tebeau, If.... 4 1 1 1 00 Esterbr'k.lb 4 0 2 14 00 Snyder, c..... 4120- 8 1 Munyan, ss.. 4 0 0 3 41 Brown, rf..... 311 0 00 Mitrhell, rf.. 2 111 0 0 0 0 200 2 0 0 more, Stasrg, Calhoun, Noycs, Heyworth 4, McCliutock on balls—McGuire, Fergnson, Farrar 2, Fulraer 2. Schock, ss... 3000 Welch, cf.....3 001 Cari*nt'r,3b 4 2 2 2 0 o|Buckloy, c... 4 0 0 120 rowell.p.rf. 4 1^ 0 0 10 1 Chrismnu.lf. 310 1 00 :lark»u.p... 2 00082 N.Wise, cf... *, McBiide3. First ou errors—Athletic 12, Yale 2. Wild pitches—Smith 1, Sandera 1 Hit by pitcher— Deasley, c... 300 5 0 1 Gil lining, c_2 0 0 6 0 0 O'Oonnor.cf. 4 12100 tt; 2b... 401 * 10 Total...... 37 ..... 311 0 00; Bauer, 21)..... 2 1 2 1 1 1 Mullane.p... 400 1 52 Boyle, p...... 401 1 00 •lereland...... 10010000 4—6 Boston...... 01213 x—7 Fulmer. Umpire—J. Malone. Timo—2h. 1 0 3 1 ning 4, Dauh 2. Wild pitch—Stagg. Hit by pitcher— Ou the Gth costly errors by Burns and the inability Gardner, 2b. 3 0 0 2 20 Mattirn're, p. 2 1 Total...... 38911 2716 4 Moffat,p...... 3 00031 Picked Nine...... 00100040 0—5 Ticked Nine...... 00001 1—2 McCliutock, Dann. Umpire—Doescher. Time—2:15. of the home loam to hit Ferguson's delivery when a Total...... 287 9 18 7 3j Total...... 24 3 6 18 8 5 Total...... 35 4 8 24 18 Earned runs— Picked Nine 2. Two-base hits — Good- Earned runs—Boston 2, Picked Nine 1. Home run On Monday, April 2, about 2,500 persons saw hit was needed gave tho Philadelphia Club a game. 00301 3—7 Cincinnati...... 00200124 x—9 ellow, Ziinmer. Three-bnse bit — Albert. Stolen —Mitchell. Two-base hits—Nash. Three-base hit—. the Williams College nine Fergusou pitched in great lorm up to the seventh Athletic...... 00003 0—3 Indianapolis...... 20000200 0—4 uses — West 1. First ou balls — Off Crowell 1, oH 3rowu. Stolen bases—S. Wise 2, Morrill, Ilornung, the Athletic Club beat Murray. Fir-t on balls—By Cliuknon I. First on by a score of 27 to 5 on the Athletic grounds. inning, but was hit quite hard after that. Young Earned runs—Washington 3, Athletic 3. Two-base Eaiuedrnns—Cincinnati 7, Indianapolis 3. Two- likely 2. Hit by pitcher — Snyder, Goodfollow. Passed Shaw was remarkably ell'ectivo, bnt was not well sup­ hits—Wilmot. Bauer. Home run—Lyons. Bases base bits—O'Connor, McPheo, Bassett, Hiues. Three- balls — Suyder 2. Qoodfcllow 1. Wild pitches— Bakely errors—Boston 2, Picked Nine 2. Wild pitch—dark- Blair, one of the Athletics' left-handed pitchers ported at critical points. Wo<*d's fine batting con­ stolen—Washington 6, Athletic 3. Struck out—By " hit—Denny. Home runs—Nijul, Keilly. Carpec- 3. Left on bases— Cleveland 6, Picked Nine 7. Struck sou 1. Struck out—By Clarkson 5, by Sowders 4. Um- was in the box for the home club, and only four tributed materially to the Phillies' victory. Score: Whituey 2, Mattimore 2. First on errors—Washing­ Base on balls—Off Mullaue 2, off Moffat 1. >ut — By Urowfll 5, by Bakely 2. Umpire—Sandy MQ- piie—Weeden. base hits were made off his delivery. The col­ PHILA. AB.R.B. P. A.E! BALTO. AB.R.B. P. A.E ton 3. First ou balle—Off Whituey 1. Passed bal's— Struck out—By Mullaue 5, by Modal 1. Time—1:20. Dermott. Time — 1:40. lege boys fielded loosely. The score: Wood, If...... 53431 liGreeuw'd,2b5 00121 inning 2. Wild pitch—Mattimore 1. Umpire—Mr. Umpiie—Serad. Another Newark Victory. Andrews, cf.. 5 0030 0 Burns, ss..... 511 2 Haddock. Time—1:40. A Game at Kansas City. The Newark Ciub came to Philadelphia, April 6, ATHI.KT1C. AB.R.B. P. A.E WILLIAMS. AB.R.B. P. The. aecond game, April 6, resulted in another vic­ 0 0 rf,p. 4210 Hoover, rf... 4 0 1 1 0 0 Purcell, rf... 5 1 3 1 ' Cincinnati vs. St. Paul. game of tho season was played at Kansaa and beat the Philadelphia Reserves in a well played Poorman, rf. 3 3 1 0 Wilson, tory for the home club. Gleasou's fielding was excel­ The first 0 0 2b... 4113 Mulvejr, 3b_ 4 1 0 1 2 1 Griffin, cf..... 4 0 1 3 1, the Kansas City Western Club contesting tame. The visitors ma le ouly six bits in all, but BobinEon, rf 2 2 0 0 Duryee, lent. Twice wilh two men on second aud third bases The Cincinnati and St. Paul clubs played at Cincin­ •ity April Lyons, 3!i.... 6330 2 2 Clark, c,cf... 4114 Ferguson, p 4 1 1 1 8 OiShindle, 3b.. 4111 nati, April 4, eleven iuniugs being required to decide, with au amateur clnb before a very large crowd. In "our of them were tecurod iu the third inning, which, If...... 4000 Irwin, ss..... 401 1 20! Tucker, Ib... 421 8 respectively he made brilliant etops of apparently safe order to ni.ike the gtme as even as possible, tho Kan­ with a hit by pitcher and a wild throw by Schriver, Sullivan, If.. 5 2 4 1 11 Uhl, hits, which, had they been permitted to pass, would .'ntcher O'Couuor'a misplays were numerous and bad. It Gleason, ss... 5 3 2 1 2 1 VanW'r,p,rf 4 0 0 1 McGuire, c.. 4 0 1 6 2 0 Sommer, If.. 4 0 3 0 was hie first game this year, aud he couldn't hold Smith, sas City team loaned the Beatous one of their bat­ netted them five runs and tho game. Barring this Fariar, Ib.... 4 1 2 10 1 1 Fulmer,c..... 4018 have yiven Washington four additional rims. Bar- and Wells — and to their fine work is one inuing, Gleason pitched an excellent game: larkius, Ib.. 5 4 2 11 0 2 Cox.cf.c...... 301 3 rin« wildness, O'Daj's pitching was very effective. A muffed two flies, had many passed b;tlls, aud threw teries — McCarthy Welch, cf.... 5 3 0 3 0 0 Luce, us...... 3 0 0 I Bastian, 2b.. 4 0 0 1 4 2 Shaw, p...... 4 0 0 1 wild; iu fact, a worse case of rattles has not beeu seen due the credit of the close game. McCarthy pitched PHILA. AB.R.B. P. A.F.I NEWARK. AB.R.B. P. A.I 0 1 13 01 38 6 1027 20 5! Total...... 39 511*2516 6 brilliant play by Dailey was cue of the features. He and had he received any 8ott of fair Henry, If..... 4 2 1 0 0 llJohuson, If.. 4 1 2 0 00 Townsend, c. 4 239 2 0|IKitchk's,lb3 Total...... ,lso led at the bat, with a home run and three-bigger: on the grounds for some time. Anderson and Duryea, very effectively, Bierbau'r,2b4 311 6 0 Campbell, 3b 3 10222 *One man out when winning run was scored. :be Minnesota twirlers, proved to be conundrums bard support, the amateurs would have won the game. As Carman, rf... 40210 0 Coog-in, if... 411 1 01 1—C WASIIIKG'X.AB.R. B. P. A.E ATHLETIC. AB.B. B. P. A. E Schriver, c... 41461 2 Case r, cf...... 411 0 00 Blair, p...... 4 21 1 11 3 Total...... 32 5 5 272125 Philadelphia...... 00112100 rf... 4 0 0 0 00 to solve, but the Keds earned every run they made, it was, the Western team won by a scratch. Conway Baltimore...... 00001013 0—5 Wilmot, If... 4 1 2 3 0 1 Sullivan, pitched fi.r the Western team, and the Beatona lound Clements,Ib 4 0 1 11 0 1 Fields, Ib..... 4 1 1 17 00 Total...... 42271724249 Hoy, cf...... * 2 1 1 0 0 Lyons, 3b.... 1 2 1 220 bile O'Cjnuor virtually gave St. Paul four of their Athlete...... 06417282 0—27 Earned rain—Baltimore 3, Philadelphia 1. Two- Bix. The score: hia delivery much more easy than any one expected Childs, 2b..... 400 2 10 Jones, 3b..... 400 0 40 base hits—Griffin, Sommer. Three-base hit—Wood. O'Brien, Ib... 4 0 0 10 01 Stovey, If..... 412 2 00 Score: Tyng, 3b..... 400 0 11 Collinn, c..... 401 6 40 •WHUams...... 100000040—5 »*... 402 2 30 CINCIN. AB.R.B. P. A.E' ST. PAUL AB R.B. P. they would. Bases stolen—Fulmer, Hoover, FergU8')0. Left on Daly, rf...... 412 3 10 Gli ason, P. A.E 1 BF.ATON8. AB.R.B. P. A.E Sanders, BS... 401 2 20 McOraw, 2b. 3 0 0 3 41 EUrned runs—Athletic 3. Three-bases hits—Lyons, Shock, sa..... 400 0 51 LarkiD, Ib... 400 6 01 Nio-.il, rf...... 61100 O'Murpliy, cf.. 5121 KANSAS C. AB.R.B. Cox. Two-base hi s—Poormau, S-illivan 2, Blair. basi-s—Baltimore 8, Philadelphia 7. Struck out—By McPhee, 2b.. 5 2 1 1 2 I'Shafer, 88..... 5 2 0 ' Manning, ss. 5 0 1 2 50 Elanch'd, Ib 4 0 0 10 01 Casey, cf...... 4 1 0 1 0 0 ! Sniilh, ss..... 3 0 0 0 3» Shaw 0, by Fergmou 6. Double play—Burns, Tucker. Mack, c...... 4 0 2 8 4 0 Welch, cf..... 3 0 0 5 00 Campau, cf.. 5 1 1 0 2 0! Wells, c...... 4 1 3 920 Gleason, p... 3 0 0 1 12 l|Baker, p...._ 3^1_ 0 083 Total base Wu—Athletic 23, Williams 7. First on Irwin, 3b..... 4 0 0 2 1 HZiiin, c...... 3 0 0 911 Mullaue, cf.. 51110 0 Ralney, If... 5112 •rrora—Athletic 11, Williams 4. First on balls— Rob­ First on errors—Baltimore 1. Philadelphia 3. Passed Reilly, Ib.... 5 2 3 13 0 0 Carrol), rf... 5010 John^u, 3b. 5 1 1 1 0 liChoquette,ss 4 0 0 212 Total...... 35 4 9 24 17 61 Total ..... 33 5 6 27 23 f ball—McGuire. Wild pitches—Shaw 2, Fergusou 1. Gardner,2b.. 4 0 0 0 1 llBnuer, 2b.....3 0 0 001 Carlwri't.lb. 6 1 0 14 0 OiAdanu, If.... 4 001 10 Philadelphia...... 10000200 1—4 inson, Larkin, Welch 2, Blair, Clark 2, Hotchkiss. Hit O'Day, p...... 3 1^ I 0 8 0 Weyhinz, p. 3 1 0 0 10 2 Kappel, BS... 5 1 1 1 0 l/Queot, 2b..... 5 0 0 3 Hit by pitcher—Tucker, McGuire. Hoover. Umpire 50100 0,Earle, c...... 5007 Haasama'r.rfS 2 0 2 2 0 Coub,,y, 2b,.. 4 0 0 3 26 Newark ...... 00500000 X—5 by pitchor—Welch, Blair, Luce. Left on bases—Ath­ 165 Tebeau, If... letic 6, Williams 6. Stolen bases—Poorman 2, Eobin- —Maloue. Time—2h. Total...... 3558 272051 Total...... 3255*26 Carpout'r,3b 5 0012 SjKeumiler, c.. 5 00611 Keynol'»,lf,p 5 0 0 1 1 1! Moore, rf..... 3 0 0 0 01 E.rned runs—Philadelphia 2, Newark 3. Firat on BOII, Lyons, Gleason, Larkin. Welch 4, Xowosend, *O'Day out for obstructing fielder. O'Couuor, c.. 5 0 0 16 5 6 Morri«ey,lb 5 1 0 11 00 Ardue r. 2b... 5 0 1 1 1 2:Biiiey, cf..... 3 0 0 1 02 oirors—Philadelphia 2, Newark 3. Fir-t 0:1 balls— The New York Season. Washington...... 10003001 0—5 501 0 19 4Tickett,3b... 410 2 30 Gnnson, C....5 1 1 6 3 1! McCarthy, p 3 2 2 1 71 Henry,Clements, Sanders, Biker. Hit by pitcher— Bauer2, Clark 3, Campbell. Struck out—Iiyona2, Uhl, 0—4 Smith, p...... Van Wormer, Cox, Luce, Campbell. Passed balls— The season in New York was opened March 31, the New Athletic...... 10210000 Total . .. 46 7 9 33 2814 Duryea, p.... 200 0 82 Conwuy, p,lf 412 0 32 Morris, 3b... 322 0 02 Cooiran. Stolen bases—Henry, Schriver, Fields 2. Yorks playing the Jasper team. As was expected, the Earned runs—Washington 3, Athletic 2. Two-base Audersou, p. 2 0 1 060 Total...... 32 5 7 27 13 14 Wild pitches—Scliriver 2, Co.-gan. Struck out—Henry, Townsend 4, Clark 1, Cox 8. Wild pilches—Van hits—Hoy, Mack, 0 Day, Stovey, Gleason. Three-base Total...... 44 7 7 27 17 7 Wormer 1, Wilson 8. Time—2:15. Umpire—Doescher. Jaspers fell easy victims to the superior work of the Total...... 48 6 5 33 25 5 Kansas City...... 01202000 2-7 Oannan 2, Clements, Tyng 2, Gleason, Jones 2, Collin*, skilled professionals, but they played well at times, hit—Dally. Home runs—Daily, Lyons. Baaes stolen— 0—5 McGraw, Smith. Passed ball—Schrivor. Time—1:45. On the 3d the Athletics gave still an. ther college— Washington 7, Athletic 3. First base on balls—Off Cincinnati...... 3020000000 2—7 Beatons...... 10000202 gamely, Amheist—a bad beatiue. Gamble made his and, ou the whole, made a creditable showing against St. Paul...... 1200200000 1—

robbery. An officer WM called, who aaked Latham played, for that was the only chance Riven to chirp amounts lo the same thing, for the purpose of living- what ho meant by kicking up such a rumpus. He CINCINNATI CHIPS! that afternoon. BRTJNELL'S BUDGET. out the sea*at g^rgeou;* advertising lor the rlub accused to a room and thoroughly searched her, but Balls Rule, Etc. ing that new oveicoat the reward for six cracking CLEVELAND, 0., April 6. Editor SPORTINO and has had a small and large group photo of them Opening Games of the Championship Sea- failed to find ine pin. Latham still insisted that she CINCINNATI, April 4. Editor SPORTING Lira: bits in two games. taken. sou—A Couple of Surprises—Scores of Both had stolen it and s<>nieh»w done away with it, as "Long John" R«illy brought a sketch book np from LIFE: There isn't much hope for improvement During-Ms hvt week at Hot Springs thieves broke The cry ''Play ball" has once more been the South well filled with evidences of hia artistic Contests. they had been in each other's company for some heard, and tho familiar voices of the red-legged in the conduct of the men who play the game into Ed UOman's roum and robbed him of *>mn j«wnlry hours before, but when the police captain heard the talents. upon the various leading grounds of and Sii.X) in rath. F. H. KRUNELL. SAN Fiiixcisco, March 29. Editor SPOBTIHO band in the coach lines have made sweet music "Pop" Corkhill is the "Lone Fisherman" of the Cin­ stories of both of th* in he released tbe lady. the country, when wo see in the columns of LIPK: The California League last Sunday had Latuam'd ex-wife claims that the pin was made to the ears of the faithful all this week. When cinnati aggregation. "Pop" the bell haa been ring­ its opening fur the se;is

they show steady, sure progress, and indicate he played with the Amateurs, of Kf d CTond, Nebraska, stands, and then at the close of tbe game engage In ft WASHING TON WHISPERS. his club winning 32 out of 36 games in which he oeen- ; THE TEXAS LEAGUE. wrangle with the umpire. MAT. that there is no limit to the circulation THE pled the box. Perhapa the Denver boys now with Da­ THE SPORTING LIFE. The Spring Work of the Senators Com­ venport may remember him. SPORTING LIFE may not hope and expect to ob­ The Opening Championship Games at Exhibition games have been arranged for tbta PUBLISHED WEEKLY AT tain. One hundred thousand copies per week, mented Upon The Cases of Myera and Houston A Defeat and a Victory for the PHILADELPHIA POINTERS. Carroll The Clarksuu Deal Local News month M follows: Ohlc*«o Maroona. 10th ami llth in time, is by no means an impossibility. JJow- fust.; Toltnlos, 17th tost.; Kansas City (Western), 20th Home Club. Ho. 202 South Ninth Street, Philada. Notes. in ft. The Work of the Local Teams Commented ever, even as it stands THE SPORTINO LIFE'S HOUSTOK, Texaa, April 1. Editor SPORTISO Upon Analyzing the Strength of Each- BY THE WASHINGTOX, D. C., April T. Editor SPORTING Decatur has but little to say In print, but If she Is LIFE: The Houston "Babies" and Galveston circulation is pretty hefty and exceeds that of not represented by ft strong team she will not follow Detroit Tampering With Fogarty The LIFE: The ball began to roll here last Monday "Giants" opened the season of the Texas League any other sporting paper in America, or, indeed, and the season of 1838 was duly inaugurated. her usual course. Peoria and Blooaiinston are two Local Championship Series Local Nowf Sporting Life Publishing Company, more towca that are saying but little. We know they yesterday before about 3,000 people, one-third of any number of them combined. The very best All of the veteran admirers of the game, with and Gossip. Jb wluise order aU Checks, Drajls, Money Orders, have signed some fine players, but what the aggregate which were visitors from the Island City. It proof in the world of that is the fact that in many new recruits, were on hand when the strength of their respective teams may prove to be ia was a pitchers' game all the way through, al- The two local clubs hare had a good week's and .Remittances must be made payable. Washingtons made their appearance on the dia­ an unsolved mystery. practice, and the players of both teams will bo Kowell's Newspaper Directory for the current The Central Interstate League will use the Beach gh Shea succeeded in only striking out five POST OFFICE BOX, 948. mond, followed by 's Buffalo team. men. The Galvestons could not bat him effec­ in first-class shape to begin the series for the ya*r, a standard authority, THE SPORTING LIFB The details of the three games that followed be­ ball. championship of Philadelphia on Monday. ThU is the only sporting paper listed with a circula­ THB SpottTiNa Lira Is on aale at all the news stands tively whenever hitting him popping up fly FBANCIS C. PICIITKK, E.lltoi--iu-Chlef. tween these two clubs have been fully reported Iu the city. Lovca or SFOKT. balls that generally fell into the outstretched series promises to be the most desperately con­ tion of over 25,000 copies weekly. elsewhere and I do not propose to consume space tested of any ever played between Philadelphia'! TERMS: hands ol waiting fielders, and were it not for a In the matter of advertising, too, the paper in referring to them, except in a general way. wild pitch of Shea's, Galveston would have two representative teams. Owing to the faet Eiihscription, per annum (postage pai4)...... «2.2C It is estimated that fully 3,060 people were on NEW YORK NEWS. that tbe pitching rules have been changed and Six montlis...... " " ...... 1.25 has shown a marked advance, despite the in­ ushered the season in gloriously with a large the ground at the opening game, and I do not The Preliminary Season Opened in Gotham round whitewash. Following is the score: the personnel of both teams differs materially Thi«! months...... " " ...... 65 creased rate adopted a year ago. For some time think the count extravagant. The grand stand since last season, the result cannot well be con­ Siuble coiiies...... " " ...... Be. past the advertisers have steadily encroached Improvements at the Folu Grounds and HOl'STON. AB.B. B. P. A.E GALVESTON. AB.R. B. P. A. E INVARIABLY IN ADVANCE. up and down stairs was comfortably filled, while at Washington Park A Few Little Hits. Murphy, c.._ 602 6 20 Gomltn'b.lf. 400 1 00 jectured. The Philadelphias will present, with FCBK1ON POOTAUE 58 OKNT8 KXTHA PXU ANNBM. upon the reading space, until now an addition of there was not a vacant seat on the open stands Howard, 2b.. 4 1 2 4 2 0 Smith,3b..... 4 1 1 1 00 one or two exception?, the same team that bat­ NBW YORK, April 6. Editor SPORTINQ LIFE: Domhelt.cl.. S 1 1 300 Doolcy, cf... 4013 four pages has been rendered imperatively ne­ when play was called. Of course, the critics The season has opened, or rather a little pre­ tled successfully against the Athletics last year, were present in full force, and every movement Traat, lh..... 3 1 0 12 0 O'Ike, »...._... i 0 0 1 and in this respect should have a decided advan­ ADVERTISING RATES: cessary. This addition will be made with the liminary base ball nas been played. The ini­ Shea, p...... 401 9 0' Ryan, rf...... 300 next issue, and will continue so long as the ad­ of the home players was closely watched and tial game at the Polo Grounds occurred last Flood, rf...... 4 0 1 0 OiDowie, 2b... 302 tage. The old players have all reported for (FIXF.D A-NP FINAL.' commented upon. There was a large attendance Flaberty.aa.. 411 duty, with the exception of Fogarty, and they vertising department maintains its present huge Saturday and the Brooklyn Club got into the 030 Sullivan, Ib. 2 0 0 7 THAI)!: Al» tKTlSKMENTS. of the fair sex, many of them wearing their new Lohbeck,3b.. 400 Tray, c...... 300 are all in excellent trim. Fogarty ia Crtein&fiiioii...... JiO ems per line, Nonpareil proportions, or the pressure of news matter de­ field a day later, playing a game at Ridge wood Oraig, If...... 3 0 0 1 0 0 Bates, p...... 3 0 0 281 Easter gowns, in which they had attended church Park in sleet and rain on Sunday. The first still holding out for more money, but Six montlirt...... ;...... 17'^ " " " H mands. the day previous. Toe attendance during the latter Total...... Si 4 8 27 18 li Total...... 30 1 4 27 17 1 the team will not be weakened any on CM jtar...... ,...... 'l5 " " " " part of the week has not b**»n so large, but it appears game at Washington Park, the regular grounds Houston...... 00130000 0 1 But perhaps even more satisfactory than all account of his absence. Either Kelly to be up to the average of other cities at this period. of the Brooklyn Club, was played on Wednes­ Gulvwtou...... _...... 0 (I 010000 0 1 or Hoovor can c«er right field satisfactorily, and these, gains to readers, editor and publishers, has Enough h.H been st-en of the performances of the day. The local grounds are at lust in pretty Runa earned Houflton 3. First on balls Houston 3, SPECIAL A1WERTISING. GalvMlon 1. Strnck out By Shea 5, by Bates 7. Left both are good batters and base-runners. The local £?£changes, Wa-.'te, Bie'd-i** i.'arda, Sales, home team to warrant one In forming an approximate good shape, and they will improve until we have been the gradual broadening of THE SPORTING estimate of what ii to come, especially with respect to on bases ILmston 4, Galveaton 3. Two-base hits League team in undoubtedly stronger than it waa Si I nations 01 IIt>lp Wa >trd, p^r word, \ LIFE'S scope, policy and influence, so that now the ntj \v-coruera. That H-.y and Wilmot are first-class another rain. The Giants and spring have run Howard, Smith. Three-baso bit Douthett. Stolaa la^t season, The pUching department, which ia iiiiti&l or uuuiUr !«>r t-ai-lt and every it>s*T- a pretty close race this year, and if our lumber­ bases Traut, Sullivan. Passed ball Tray. Wild Perhaps stronger than that of any other club ID ti.-U...... O214 C. it has become, in addition to mere newsgath- men none gainsay. Each vossosats qualities which are major associations, could not well b* e^entitl In a skilful player.^It looks as though we ing local Leaguers do not hurry up, spring, de­ pitch Shea. Umpire Dennis. Time 1:30. either of cite <3p N<> advertisement inst-rie-l f >r less titan .25 c. eriog, in which department it was from the start strengthened, but it has been reinforced by the addi­ 4S' C»wh ninet iM'cmiipuiiy ord'T. have an out field (including Daily) that compares liberate as it is, will beat them out. There are Galveston to-day had her tarn by laying out tion of Sanders aud Gilead-in, nut to say anything of Al'VKKTJSFK^ should forw*rd their favors so as to superlatively brilliant, as well a chronicler of favorably with any other train in the League. ilenty of League contracts lying around loose, Houston by the following score: Tyug. Sanders has demonstrated that he is a first- leach us by 3 F M. Siiiurday, as this paper uoea to p^ss Tbe pitchers seem to be in good condition, and much QALTKSTON.AD.R. II. p. A. II HOUSTON. 4B.E. B. p. A. E and will be a permanent fixture on ino the most sentient thought of the time, and there- Is expected of them. We have four good and tried mt there are several signatures lacking just at class pitcher EVKBV SATUIU'AY AT 5 P. M. Gooden'h,lf..4 0 1 0 2 I'Murphy, C...4 1 0 4 5 0 regular Team. lie has terrific speed and a good foreeducatesaswellas entertains. It may justly deliverers iu Wliitney, Daily, Giimure and O'Day. present. Before I write you again there will Smilh, 3b..._4 0021 IjUoward, 2u..4 026 3 0 head un his shouMera, Gleason also baa good speed, claim that there has not been a measure or move­ Daily bids fair to do a large share of our beet work probably be only one unsigned contract, and I Dooley, lb...4 1 1 0 8 o;Douthttt,cf..4 1 2 3 0 0 and what more, almost perfect control of the ball. PHILADELPHIA, APRIL 11, 1883. during the championship campaign, for when his think that that contract will be signed and de­ Iko.ss...... 4 1 1 2 1 OTrant, 1D.....3 0 1 9 0 1 Tyng has not had a tair test as yet, but in tbe game ment of importance in the sporting world of re­ pitching, batting and ba&e-ruuniug are considered to­ livered within two weeks. People who have become Ryan, rf...... 4 1 3 0 2 IjShea,, rf...... 4 0 0 o oo that ke officiated, he showed wonderful speed. cent years that was not,'in somo degree, origin­ gether he ia probably oue of the most valuable meu ID Ubeaay because the New York piayera are not signed Stallmgs, c_.4 I 0 3 9 li flood, p...... 4 0 1 0 71 £» w orm. tbe team. As a great deal depends upon this affable Where the team has )>eeu strengthened 'most ated by or with THB SPORTING LIFE, and few or are borrowing trouble. If other clubs have aa little Dowie, 2b....3 0 0 3 3 llFlaberty, ss.,4 0 2 2 40 is behind the plate. Hulliuaa and Schriver, and energetic youu* man, he will doubtless take good real trouble in signing their men they are fortunate. Fabian, of.... 2 2 2 0 0 o:Lohbeck, 3b. 4 0 0 0 21 both bard hitters, will undoubtedly develop none have been pushed to a successful conclusion care of himself the ensuing year. Nearly nil the men have come to a satisfactory ar­ Wehrle,, p...... 3 0 1 9 0 0 Craig,, It...... 4 0 0 0 01 into two of the best catchers in the League. 45,OOO without the active assistance of the great paper Mack and Deaaley have opened the ball verv rangement with tho maBtt^emt-nt. Brown, our lontf Total...... 32 6 9 19 20 5 Total...... 35 2 3 A 21 J Cbilda at second ba6* has done rem;irkaMe fine work cleverly, and' show improvements over their play at California catcher, bos not. but probably will, sign in a Buns earned Houston 1, Galveston 2. First on in tbo field thus far and demonstrated that he ia a far which originated and presented tho now famous this timo last year. Both of theae men are ambi­ few days. Bruwn thinks that $2,500 is about the cor­ error* Houston 3, Galveston 3. First on balls Hous­ better batter and runner than Ba.>tiau. Ward and Millenium Plan, considered the most compre­ tious and hard workers, and they will probably do rect th'ing for a player of his ability to draw for re­ ton 1, Galveston 1. Left on bases Houston 4, Galves­ Buffiutoo signed during the pnst w««k, and only the bulk of the receiving work. Murray has not maining in Gotham three or four moutlis. The club 3. Double play Smith and Dooley. Three-base C«*ey and Fojrarty still hold out. The former will IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT. hensive, all-embracing, symmetrical and prac­ thna far participated in ttny of tbe games on tbe thinks that $2,000 will repay him handsomely for his hit Howard. Stolen bases Oalveston 2, Ilouiton 1 doubtless come to an agreement with the club by ticable plan ever conceived for the reorganiza­ home grounds, m consequence of an io}nry to hia trouble. There wil!, in all probability, be a split. Struck out By Flood 5, Wchrle 8. Umpire Dennis. Monday. Fogarty 14 still in California and haa mad* foot which he sustained by treading upon a nail, The interest in base ball and sports in general tion and successful, permanent, conduct of the Brown will get 52,250, and*all will be aerene. New Johnnie Go'lar, while out practicing aday before the DO move Philadelphia ward. The Detroit Club is mak­ while playing on the New Orleans grounds. His York has three pretty good catchers in Ewing, game with Galveeton, was injured by a swiftly-thrown ing overtures for his release, and perhaps thai is whet* Buffers no diminution, and all the indications greatest game in tho worM; endorsed by the comrades say that he will not be far behind the O'Ronrke and Murphy, and if Brown decides to remain ball. In attempting to catch it he split his finger, the rial secret of Fog*rty's disaffection cornea in. De­ point to a most prosperous season. There are most able, intellectual men connected with base other catchers when real work begins. in California, why the Giants won't be affected oier- which will relegate him to the bench for a week or troit's efforts, however, will be fruitions as President more ba?e ball leagues than ever, and all other THE INFIELD. much. At least they can survive. two. Lohberrk, at third, filled Godar*s position bril­ Ker.ch authorizes THE SPORTING LIFE to say emphat­ ball; and sure to be adopted sooner or later as Billy O'Brien Is all right. There are no flies on liantly by picking up hot grounders with the ease of ically that the Philadelphia hits no old aud tried are better organized. In order to cover WHAT HAS BEEN DONK SO PAR? (port; th« fundamental law of all base ball organiza­ him. He is as much of a atone wall at first as ever, If you should aak anyone who baa attended the a veteran and shipping them down to first with the players to sell to any club at any price or at any time, all events of the forthcoming busy season tion?. Indeed, this great plan alone would stamp aud he hits the ball just as freely, but somewhat local games during the week that question, he would speed and accuracy of a rifle ball. Fogarty will either play in Philadelphia or not atalL harder than last year. Gardner has done fairly well In batting and batters we have such jewels as Mur­ throughout the country, as well as to accommo­ THE SPORTING LIFE as a foremost leader of the yell "Bats!" and pass yon by. The Giants have not THK ATHLETICS* PROSl'ECTS. at second, but he has an up hill jub la playing that lost a game so far, and there Is a small likelihood of phy, Howard, Ooilar. Djuthott, , Flood. Traub , Shea The rejuvenated Athletics have revived the hopes of date the ever increasing volume of advertising, times. But in addition to the variety and ex­ position agtiiust a man like AI. My ere. Tha latter'a their doing so until after the League pennant race in and Lawlor, who seldom fail to make a base bit in a record during the past season is fresh in tbe miuda gime. their friends by their fine work tbut* far. The team ) it has become necessary to increase the capacity cellence of its contents, its broad, fearless, honest started. The local players all look in good condition, undoubtedly fifty per cent, stronger ibau it ever wai of the base ball public, and they are quite uneasy but show little early trainiug. All are sore, stiff and Our infield and outfield has proven to be one of par of THE SPORTING Lire. Accordingly, com­ our ene­ before. Gloason's fielding the part week has been and impartial handling of all important meas­ white he ia laid off, even when his absence is voluntary. ugiy. They hit (he ball all right and catch it all right, excellence, standing the furious assaults of brilliant, and bis acquisition has added to the batting mencing with the next issue, and until Later on I shall have something more to say on the but when it comes to making a circuit of the bases mies and rivals without an error. CAASI. ures, its scrupulous regard for and tolerance of Myers subject. Tue critics say that Gardner is much strength of tbe team. For the first time in its hictory, further notice, the paper will be very materi­ they get weary and blow like a bellows. Connor tooKa the team has a competent centre fielder. Welch's the rights and opinions of all men; its dignified quicker than Myers in putting the bill on a run, but as nue as silk, and BO does Richardson and O'Rourke. fielding cannot be excelled, aud in him another first- ally ENLARGED, and that, too, without in­ discussion of questions of import; its splendid that is as far as they will go in comparing the two Welch also looks lighter than he did this time last DETROIT DOTLETS. class base-runner and coacher has been added to the men. llowever, Gardner is not a poor player, and year. Weidman is not down quite so fiue. Keefe and crease of price by the addition of FOUR PAGES. news service and thorough system of first-class time alone will determine to what position be will to team. The game may be said of fir.it base, which posi­ Ward are as solid as rocks, but have done little work £xcuae§ for the Defeats Received From tion Lark in seema to be the man for, Stovey at tha This increase in size involves great labor and correspondence, and its liberal and progressive assigned. As to short stop and third base there's the as yet. Dorgau baa not turned up yet, and if you will a mi e timo being an improvement over Lurk in in left will add vastly to the expenses of a paper which rub. If Shock should develop into a short stop it excuse me 1 will not express an opinion whether he the Browns Hanlon Needed An Injus­ business policy make THB SPORTING LIFE abso­ would inure to the benefit of the club to a marked field. The Athletics* success will depend almoat already gives in the extent, variety and general will turn up or not. The Brooklyn players look fit tice to Getzein Minor News Items* entirely upon its batteries. If the latter lutely pre-eminent as well as indispensible; the degree. He has shown that he id au excellent batter, to endure almost any athletic exertion. With two or show up well than the club can enter the cham­ excellence of its contents far more than the pur­ biwe-runner, thrower, and a hard-working, honest throe exceptions the men could not possibly be in MEMPHIS, April 4. Editor SPORTING LIFE: leader in its class; the friend, counsellor and all-around player. There is ao much at &Uke iu ref­ pionship race wiih confidence. Manager Sharng ha* chasers could justly expect for the small price better condition. There is a little superfluous fat dis­ We have met the Browns again, and this time t\vo pitchers upon whom be can rely, viz: Seward guide to which all interested in or dependent erence to this one proposition that the management tributed among those exceptions, which could be worn they are not our property. Last fall, when the and Weyhing. There ia little doubt of Matttmore charged. But as we have grown so have base upon base ball and kindred sports look for advice, can well afford to give Shock a fair trial. With off to great advantage to players and club. reference to third bs*e, it ia hard to tell what will be Detroita made the Browns think they weretyroa also coming np to expectation. The other youngs'en ball and all other sports risen in magnitude, ami encouragement, assistance and news. In a word, IMPROVEMENTS AT THE GROUNDS. under contract have mot yet bad a fair trial, and it the outcome. John Irwin is the acknowledged supe­ in the National sport, both clubs were in the is therefore too early to predict their future. Blair, the first named sport especially this season bids rior of Jitnmie Douuelly in stick work. He leads A gang of workmen has been busy at the Polo best of condition, and played as they never did its combined advantages of intrinsic merit, com­ Grounds for a week, trying to get the place in order. the left-lianded pitcher haa great speed, good curves fair to eclipse the record of all previous years. the little fellow very comtortably in that line. DJB- before. But now, while I admit the Browns petent editorial and business direction, unsur­ nelly is unquestionably a quicker and surer fielder Another gang at Washington Park has been junt as and apparently fine control of the ball. Gamble There will bo no less than thirteen base ball organ­ busy, and by the time the pennant races start the two have won the two games so far played with De­ lacks speed, but he bas a troublesome drop curve M passable mechanical facilities and immense, un­ and nlso excels Irwin m running. He ia as fleet as in-ehoot. Whitacre bas not vet been an antelope between the bases, taking sometimes the grounds ought to be in good condition. The grand troit, still I do not, by any means, admit that the well as a good izations in the field, viz: The National League, equalled, wide-spreading and ever-increasing stand at the Polo Grounds has been pain tod yellow. seen in a game in this city. The club haa un­ most desperate chances. Perhaps the way out of the clubs were on an equal footing. The Browns picked up a fine catcher m Zinn. He ii American Association, International Association, circulation all serve to maintain THE SPORTING dilemma will be the placing of Dounelly at third, bat A new clnb house ia aUo being fitted up for the Giants, doubtedly It is a little building just midway between the old club went into those gamed fi&just as good form as an excellent back stop and a lightning thrower to Western Association, Southern League, New LIFE, upon entrance to only its sixth year of this ii ouly a guess. The management knows more they will show this season. They played up to is a good hitter and back about this than I do. house and the entrance at Sixth avoaue. The place ia bases. Tnwnsend England League, Central League, California life, in the position it has held for several years to be fitted up in first-clogs style, aud the players will their limit, and it cannot be denied that they atop, but very slow and unreliable In hit CLIFF CARROLI/S CASE. be considerably more comfortable. There will be bath put up a very good article of base ball. On the throwing. Gunning; should strengthen the team, bat League, Tri-State League, Central Interstate at the very top of the sporting press of America, The status of Cliff Carroll remains about the same be has not yet unlimbered and his throwing so far haj rooms and every convenience for the men. The regu­ other hand it would be a hard matter to find the League. Texas League, Western League and and perhaps of the worja a position it is quite as it did last week. Here ia a ball player, no doubt lar diamond in the lower part of the field is at last been poor. The Athletics play a different game from Detroit* in worse shape than they are at present. Central Pennsylvania League. THE SPORT­ certain to hold during the most promising year about that, who ia Rood enough for aur clnb in this in pretty good condition. Meu have worked on It like what we have bjen accustomed to saving at Athletic country. He in a good fielder, a free hitter aud one of beavers for the past week. Pitch fires have been Bennett, who made the Browns so weary last Park. As predictei in these columns, Glea-ion and ING LIFE, the representative base ball paper of now before it, and for many, many years to the bt-st run-getters in the League. Cliff was in the burned all over the infield and nearer the grand fall, will not be put in at this stage of tho game Welch bave brought with them some of Cotniakey'i America, intends to cover them all most com­ come, we trust. Meantime, all things considered, midst ot variouscjiuplicaUoua laat year, which doubt­ stand, but the mud and water held its own for some for fear of hurting him for tho regular season. ideas --f twain work and thus far the Athletics h*ve less soured the management, but which do not now time. The press stand will also be improved at tbe played with the same, dash and vim as characterized pletely. In order to do this, however, and to the expectation of a circulation of 55,000 or 60,- move slowly Gauzel has a bad ftlon on the forefinger of his right the playing of the St. Louis Browns the past thre« exist. The powers that be will, therefore, grounds at leant, Superintendent Arthur Bell says it hand, and will not be able lo play for some time. In avoid cutting other established departments of 000 copies per week for 1888 would not be at all iu disposing of his case, and wtttch the two young­ will, and Super. Bell generally saya juat what he rueaus. consequence, B rough ton and Sutcliffe Lave had to do years. Their fieldiog has beeu good, their batting the paper, an increase in size becomes an im­ sters in the outfield with considerable interest before While Manager McGuunigle waa chosiog his pla-.ers the catching aud neither is yet up to the required terrific and tlifir base-running as flue as has ever presumptuous. That's what wa shall strive for, parting with the active man from B looming ton. around Casey'a hand-ball court, early in the week, been soon in this city. perative necessity. Expense or no expense, mark, although Sutchffe Is very promising. not forgetting, however, to spare no effort, time Judging from the gt-neral gossip, au unthinking one several improvements were under way lit Washington Laat Ho LI d Ay in tha first game with the Whichever club wins the local aeries, Philadelphia however, THE SPOUTING LIFE is oqual to the would jump at the conclusion, that Carroll had been Park. The new stand in lower left fiaU aud in far has two teams of which it may feel proud, And each or expense to not only keep the paper up to its forgotten ia the new deal; but the old veterans shake Browns Jim White, not having toncheu will this year make a strong bid for the pennant of emergency, and through this increase in size centre field will be ready for sitters that don't like the a ball thii eeasoD, stepped on to the field and played present high standard, but, with keen regard for their heads aud say: "Don't go too fast." One thing grand atand or uncovered free settta. The new build­ third base. At abort atop is Frank Scbeibeck, who. the association of which it Is a member. " will give its readers in each issue more base ball ia certain, at any rate, and that is somebody will hav-> ing near the Fifth avenue entrance is also nearly com­ Lame of the great s«riee «4H be played «t-l_ ___ the interests of its readers, to whom it has ever to go. There are too many outfieldera to carry while doing some vt-nr clever work, ia not, of course, Mic ground Monday, aud, should tha weather be fair, news, records, scores and general sporting intelli­ catered with zeal and fidelity, and whose inter­ pleted. President By me will use this aa his private the equal of Jack Bowe, either in fielding or bat­ through the season. office, while the old structure wl!l be turned over to ting. Sam Thompson went into the game with no tho attendance will be enormous. The third and gence than they could possibly secure in many ests have ever been paramount to all selfish or Manager McGunnigle and the reporters. fourth games will also be played on the Athletic SANGUINE OF SUCCESS. preliminary practice, and in consequence is ao sore grounds. On Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday the different publications at many times the cost of a mercenary considerations, to make it still better I am well aware that a fine showing in the pre­ A FEW LITTLE BITS. he can hardly throw a ball 100 feet. Hnulon'8 ab­ PLilliea will enter tain their rivals at the Philadelphia single copy of THE SPORTING LIFE. The addi­ liminary games ia not always a guarantee that it Mutrie and his "cubs" got homo at 11 A. M. on sence from centre baa teen severely felt. Many a grounds. in every department, if such improvement be at will be kept up during the season. It is not uncom­ Wednesday. They all look slick and fine, even down ball that Ed would htve eaten hsa been scored a hit. tion of these FOUR PAGES will give every reader all possible. mon for the spring crocus to wither before the June to the manager. Broughton and Conway, not pretending to b=* out- A BASE BALL GROUND FOR GLOUCESTER. twelve pages of the present size, or teventy-twn rose, but there are exceptions, aud I think tho Wash- Have we got a aattefactory third bastman yet? That fielder?, cannot be blamed. Now, that ia the sort of Arrangements have been made to add a big base ball Jugtona have At least a couple of young blooda that question ia troubling a great many friends of tbe a team the Browns, playing in their beat form, have ground to the list of summer attractions at Gloucester. column* in all, of just the sort of literature they will make their mark ia the League. As Mr. Young Giants just now. t'oater might make a second Denny, beaten, and I expect every minute to hear Pritchard's A plot of ground 600 feet tquare, the western end of LIFK QUESTIONS ANSWERED. remarked after witnessing Monday and Tuesday's war whoop rolling up from the Mound City. It is which will be lers than 100 yards from the river bank, most desire, and will make THE SPORTING but intimate* that he prefers the ont to the infield. bas b*eii selected, and work on it was begun last the largest, most complete, and yet the cheapest games: ''The Washingtous made no mistake when Some of the Yale etud«uta tell me tbat Stagg will quite probable the Browns will win a majority of " P. D. Q., Baltimore. The Chicago team entered the they secured Wilmot and Hoy." I do not base my take an extra course iu Yale next year and that he the games, but the big fellows will give them a anr- week. Tbe contract calls for Its completion by May sporting paper in the world. The paper will speak ar?na iu 1870 with these players: Pitchers, Burns judgment alone upon the brilliancy of the actual rifl« before they get through with them. They 1. The grand stand is to seat 10,000 people and the will pitcb for the blue and white another season. managers of the Athletic Club have made arrange- for itself, and further comment is unnecessary. «nd Pink ham; catchers, Hcdts and King; HTcAtee, work the new on&s have boon doing, bnt as well The Giants would rather eat pie then run the bases £aven't got their eyes on the ball as yet, but are Wood and Meyerle ou the bases; Duffy, short, and upon tbe manner in which they go about doing it. just now. very liable to in those two concluding games at St. m« 11(9 for a serios of games between the reserve nine We make the announcement without desire to Tret.cy, Cullibert and Flynn in the outfield. The They have tbe right stuff iu them and it muat out. Buck Kwing will captain the New York team, and Louis. Now the full beauty of the trap Von der and other clubs, Tbe grounds will be owned and next year Cutbbert, Burns, Fly on and Meyerle were under the management of William Thompson. boast although we have ample cause and ri^ht BACKWARD SECOND BASEHAN MYERS. the way in which he has already taken hold looks aa Abe tried to spring on the Detroit* can be seen and dropped and Foley, Zeltlein and Simmuns added to appreciated. After signing an agreement to play LOCAL JOTTINGS. but simply to forewarn our readers so that Recurring to the ily*-w matter, I regret to state if he was in earnest. Ewmg said he did not care for the team. The next two years Chicago had no team. that he has not yet signed a Washington contract, and the place, but President D«y thought he was just the exhibition games, he seeing that tbe chain pious were The Kensington learn will be made up aa follows: they may be prepared for the enlargement. The Baltf mores came into existence in 1872. Its man for the position and Buck condescended to accept. iu poor shape, tried to bluff Watkina into playing Stricklaud, Tees and Pollard, pitchers; Clemcnta, team was composed of Matthews and Fisher, pitcher*; ia not at all anxioua to do BO. The fact is, the Bostons Ilidey and Trost, catchers; Morris Ridey, flret Every purchaser of the paper is entitled to the want him to fill that long-standing vacancy in their Brooklyn's pitching taleut has shown np in fine for the championship of tbe world. It fs given out Hustings and HiKhtm, catchers; Miles, Carey and form. In Caruthers, Terry, Fouta, Mays and Ilughos that ho will claim the championship, notwithstand­ base; Neal Slovens, second base; William Quick, Force on the bases; Radcliff, short, and Piks, Hall Infield. It is understood that they are willing to pay extra supplement of four pages. No paper will him a larger salary than he receives from his present the club certainly outclaaeea any other Association ing the agreement. He has even gone so far aw to short stop; John Humm, third base; Thomas Brown, be complete without, and every purchaser should and York in the outfield. In 1873 the same team was employers; besides, he would rather play in Boston team in that department. die tribute hangers, bearing miserable pictures of the right field; Lewis Moore, centre field, Thomas Pollard, retained with exception of Brainard, Cummings and Browns and the announcement that they are cham­ left field. Bee to it that Ms dealer delivers a twelve-page than here. It is exceedingly unfortunate that such a is ouly temporary captain of the Brooklyn McVey being substituted for Matthews, Flaher and hitch should occur at tbis stage of the game, for we team. He will act until the regular pennant season pions of the world. Tney haven't got the boss clnb T. A. Megargee and Walter Gilbert will manage the SPORTING LITE next week and every week there­ H igham. can ill afford to lose such a player as Myera, regardless begins. Then he may be mode permanent captain or in St. Louis, but it cannot be denied that they Tioga Base Ball Club this season, F. A. Myers tbe vet­ MOUNTAIN B. B. C., Philadelphia. (1) The umpire may not possess tho boss cheek. erans and J. C. Miller the reserves. after until further notice. of the amount that might be offered for his release. The following men have signed with the Hardware was right. The man on third was entitled to his run If the management lets him go, it will cost them sev­ Little Silcb haa made a good Impression. He plnys AN INJUSTICE TO whoa lie had crossed the plate before the third hand ball all the time he ia on the flold and even at this Club: F. SifiH *". CunliftV, W. Goper, W. Wilt, B. eral thousand py of Clark*on'a contract with the Boeton in tbe field. Bark lay played hia first and la^t game 1887 were won with him on the club. There wore were trounced by tho Cuban Giants 8 to 2. The Re­ October 14, ISStf; Columbia. Club. Ob, for a little Boston vim aud enterprise in the with Pittsburg and did exceedingly woll. The general serves made but two hits off Selden, while the colored But swift and continuous as was the phenom­ some hopes of getting Andrews, bnt his pinning with HorsroN, Tex. (1) Batting, .419; fielding, .835. A Washington Club. opinion here seems to b3 tbat I'ittsbarg made a big Philadelphia closes the door in that direction, and, in players hit Gamble freely. enal success of tho paper from the start, there letter addressed to this off.co will Tench him. (2) MIVOR MENTION. mistake in letting him go. Score: fact, in the direction of securing a competent man to Ainhorst boat Pennsylvania University, Friday, 14 has been no period in which the paper devel­ Williamsou played in PItbtbarg in 1877, but Flint President Yonng eaya there lias been no change in PITT8BURO. AB.R. B. P. A. SI WHEELING. AB.R. B. T. A. K fill the poelilon. Tbo experiments mntlo to date have to 4. never played there. Glusscock played third base for the bafitnan'd line at the home plate. It remains as Barkley, cf... 533 2 0 OiOrerson, M.. 5 0 0 0 41 proven exceedingly unsatisfactory. Of courgo, the After June Bnatian will bo compelled to give his oped inure rapidly and broadened its foundations tho AHoglieiiies iu 1873. lait season six inches from the point of the plate Carro!l,c...... 50192 OJXicol, cf...... 400 1 01 club can scrape alone during these exhibition games, entire attention to b.wu bnll as a means of livelihood, ai more successfully than during the past year, thus LEWIS litfNDKKsoy, Philadelphia. Mulvey took nearest the striker. Certain persons imagined that Coleman, rf.. 5 2 2 1 0 OiDe-leha'y.21j. 413 2 60 but when the League season arrivcsand the big hitters he is one of the victims of tho high license law. And nick in tbe morning gamo and waa relieved by Bastian thid line won moved twelve inches away, hence Mr. Maul.lb...... 5 2 2 10 0 OiStapleton.lb 4 0 I 11 10 get to swipina; the b.tll to centre, in the free aud easy all tliinja considered , that law will prove, in this in­ keeping pace with the National game and kin­ iu tbe fourth tuning, McLnughlin going to second. Youug has received many inquiries on the subject DAlrymple.lf 5 11 1 00 Sterens, rf... 400 1 10 way tor which they are noted, why, Hanlon would be stance, a good thing for him and his clnb. dred sports, which enjoyed no more successful In flic afternoon McLaughliu again played second The Washington have filed charges against the Duulap, 21)...5 0 2 1 0 llSteutzel.c.... 4 1 2 701 decidedly misted. The Polroit pitchers are* unanimous The Pittaburs team contains three native* of Phila­ Kuehne, 3b.. ft 2 3 0 21 Vansant, 3b. 4 1 1 1 00 delphia namely HendersoB, Maul nnd Dun I a p. «e,ison thnn that of 18S7. In that year not only and Bostiao third. Charleston (5. C.) Club because the latter refn -ed to iu an earnest protest against the retirement of Ilaulon, pay £150 guarautpe for the three games postponed in Smith,as...... 4 12120 Brodie, If..... 401 1 00 and can Before leaving for Pittsburg young Manl was pre­ Co.v5>TANT'Kr.APEH, Davenport, Ta. He played with Morris, p...... 421 2 70 Morrison, j>... 400 0 80 as tboy kuow only too well the service he has was the circulation extended to a point even be­ tho Camden, N. J., Club last season. The year before that city owing to rain. It is a technical question, render them. sented with a silver-headed cauu by some local ad­ yond the hopes and expectations of tha publish­ he was with tbe Charleston Club, of the Southern aud will be referred to the Board of Arbitration. Total ..... £ Hit? 27 i3 2! Total ..... 37 "3 8 2l 19 3 mirers. League. Ho has good speed when iu condition. He Mr. N. E. Youug commends in the highest terms the Pittsbnrg...... 23030113 x 13 CAUGHT OH TUB PLT. The following have been appointed umpires of the ers, but the entire country was more thoroughly is a weak batter. editorial in last week's STORTING LIFE ou the subject Wheeling...... 0 00000012 3 GafPH beantlful grass-green umpiring salt IB ruined. Inter-Stats League: Regulars August Rothfus% covered than ever before, the method of hand­ of giving minor leagues repreaentat'on on the Board Karned runs Piltsburg 12, Wheeling 1. Home runs Ho pot it in his valise while the clothes were wet with Daniel Campbyll, John Campbell, William Brown, G. W. HEWITT, Tonawnnda, W. 5T. O'Nelll Is six feet of Arbitration. He is wiih us on that proposition. Maul, Delehanty. Two-base hit* {.!arroll,CoIt-inau, perspiration, and ihey came out looking like grass Siibstitutef ^Guorge Johnson, William Redifor, Joha ling the enormous ma?3 of paper was perfected, sni! oue-lmlf inchce tall and weigh* 187 pon cds. Shock ha<* put in two home runs tub week aud Billy Kuehne, Smith, Barkley, Dalrymple. Wild pitches that the BUD had toyed with for several consecutive Malioney. C. C. liuut. an important gain on time of distribution was Smith is live feet teveu inches tall aud weighs about O'Brieu is green with envy. Morrisou 3. Passed ball Carroll. Left on Laws wei;ka. On Tiiridfiy, the 3d, Pennsylvania University beat 165 pounds when ill condition. Jim Wbiiney had accepted terms and signed a Wash­ Pittsbnrg 6, Wheeling 7. Struck out By Morris7,by Anson claima that the colts will l>« in tbe race, but Williams College 9 to 6. made, the advertising patronage was increased, AiwiRKR, Noire Dame, Ind. They can reserve him ington contract. Morrison 6. Time 1:40. Umpire Valentine. various members of the club take an exactly opposite The Philadelphia Reserves gave tho Cam

Healey gave the runners too much of a start to catch pitcher. He never pitched for any club In which he and I think I havo birds that will digest it this season. FOX TERRIERS. CHAMPION Dog: J. E. Thayer'« them. was not the leading pitcher, and Clarkaon will make A. Shone, East Liverpool, 0. Bel^rave Primrose; BUck: J. K. Thayer's Richmond THE Cincinnati Time*-Star hu offered a fine gold him pitch this season aa be never pitched before. In My Import'-d birds are on the 3. S. Kederland, now Olive. OpRH Dogr. 1st, 2 loU," as they have been dubbed by annmber of of day city editor of the Globe. Mr. Sullivan's letters mond Dazzle, Bleerttbrook Nan, Pluck and FrauMn thoughtless writers, will again be in the race tbio to THE SPORTING LIFE over the nom de plume "Mug­ Club Notes. Large Entries and Good Attendance—Sat­ Mixture; very hij?h com., J. If. Shepherd's Venetian BILLY GEIBS is quite wick. eaaou. wump," will be continued as heretofore. Billy Harris, The Fateraon, N. J., Club at its annual meeting, isfactory Judging—List of Awards. Nettle. PUPPIES Dogs: 1st, 2d and 3d, J. E. Thaver'a KLMER FOSTER hai taken the pledge. UMPIRE GAFFNET has been presented with the gold also of the Globe, baa resigned from that paper and held April 3, re-elected the old officers: President, The fourth annual dog show of the New Eng­ Rabv Chance, Richmond Apollo and Richmond Jart. ST. Louis will release catcher Kenyon. entered the employ of the New York Pr«s«. Motion Clark; treasurer, Ed Bolton; secretary, J. J. Btickc*\ 1st. 2d and :W, J. K. Thayer's Venetiana, Prfn- medal which came with the Danvray cnp, which was land Kennel Club commenced April 3 under c«as and Olivette; very high com., J. II. iS)icph;ird'4 PITCHER. GEORGE is still on the sick-list. won by the Detroits aa an emblem of the world,'s cham­ FOLLOWING are the nicknames bestowed upon tbe Byrom, The journeys of tho club for 1888 are to be various International clubs this season: Hamilton, under THE SPORTING LIFE rules. The stations to be favorable auspices. There were 1,054 dogs en­ Venetian Netile;hlgh com., Rockdale Kennels' Nettle RADBOURN ia bjiling out at Hot Springs. pionship. III. WIRE-HAIRED 1st, G. Bell's Braxton Tantrum. THE Tri-State League clubs are ncrmppine 0ith "Tho Hams;" Toronto, "Cu^hmau's Blowers;'1 Buffalo, Rahway, May 7, to be followed by Monmuuth Junc­ tered. The weather was delightful and the EWI.VG will again captain th« New Yorks. "Chapman's Chippies;" Rochester, "Leonard's Astron­ tion, Burlington, Wilmington, Washington and Rap- building thronged with visitors. The quality in PUPPIES Jurist, J. E. Thayer's Rat Trap. BUchex each other about the Ecbedule, and President McDer- pahannock, let. G. Bell's Morcean. HARKINS, it is said, gets the limit from Baltimore. mith is also accused of favoring certain newspapers omers;1 ' Syracuse, "Hackett's Hard Hurtling Stars;" with the interval of a week between t>ach, many of the classes was fully up to the averse CATCHER MYERS signed with Indianapolis Tuesday. Albany, "York's Job Lots;1' Troy, "Ted Sullivan'a la- and from Danville, Va., aud a citation 600 miles dis­ SCOTCH TERRIERS. Dogr. lit, J. H. Naylor'g and clubs. of last yeir, and in some it was superior. The Lowrie C. A. NICHOL'S contract with Memphis ia announced. nocenta;" London, "Powers' Tecumaeh Chiefs." tant from home with an interval of two weeks be­ Dnnbar. BUchex 1st, J. II. Naylor's Rosie; 2d, 'BED" BITTMAN haa been presented with a pipe by tween. St. Bernards especially were a wonderfully fine G. Sunden-on'g Perth. BOSTON'S salary Hat for thia season ia placed at 837,- a "lady admit er" in Birmingham. Those Southern MANAGER PHILLIPS surprised several of the Pitts- burg players recently by telling them that the new Tbe Oxford Club, of Brooklyn, N. T., names its collection. The judging began at 11 oclock and IRISH TERRIERS. Dogt: 1st, J. F. McFadden'g 000. girls are so coquettish! Before long he may be given stations: May 6, Beverly, N. J., 65 miles; 13, Wil- Dfnnis; 2d, W. Scully's Evictor; 3d, Chestnut Hill the mitten. club rules will rigidly prevent any player from bor­ had progressed rather slowly, several classes not DES MOINU still expects to secure pitcher Hutchin- rowing muney from the manager or. from drawing any milngttm, Del., 105 miles; 20, Havre de Grace, Md., Kennels' Breda Jim; very hi«h com., W. E. Morris* on. STRATTON, Louisville's promising pitcher, ia the 138 miles; 27, Washington, being judged at dark. Following is a list of the Garrvowea; hiieh com.. T. Wise, Jr.'s Budeer Boy. salary in advance. The object of this, he says, is to in­ D. C., 200 miles; June 3, awards: BATE ORB Is captaining the Brooklyn team for the youngest base ball player under contract in the Amer- duce the players to take care of their money when Orange, Va., 278 miles; 10, Liberty, Va., 375 miles. Bitche*: 1st, Chestnut Hill Kennels' Breda Tiny; 3d, present. 'can Association. He was but 18 years of age a few they get It. Horace always was a quiet "kidder." The officers of the club are: President, E. P. Martin, MASTIFFS. CHAxnox Dog: E. H. Moore's Ilfotd W. Sc-ullv's Poppy TIT.; oqn^ 3d, W. E. Morris' Shiela A SEMI-PROFESSIONAL league for Maryland Is being months ago. Jr.; vice president, A. C. William*; secretary aud Caution. Bitch: G. & II. R. CroweU'i lady Clare. anil T. Wise. Jr.'s Gipsv Girl; high com., R. G. Shaw'a JAMES HARHON, the well-known ball player who OPEN Dogt: letan.lSJ, B. H. Moore's II ford Coroner Shiola II. PUPPIES Dogs: 1st, T. Wise, Jr.'s Dan; 2d, giuted. THE discarded cushions of a church have been pur­ successfully managed the Rutland, Vr., team, which treasurer, George K. Smith. chased by tbe Low oil Club, and will be provided aud Crowu Prince; 2d, Wyoming Kenuela1 Sear's R. A. Lawrenre'a B'>b; 3d, II. S. Hannf well's Garry- THE Sw Antonio Club has signed a brother of Kid joined [after bis desertion of the Cin­ Monarch; very high com., T. C. Drum's Bonjamiu owen II. Bitchet: 1st, withheld; 2d, R. A. Lawreuce'i Baldxvin. for thtne who enter the reserve-seat enclosure of the cinnati Club, is back Seasonable Suggestions. graud stand. In Rutland, giving boxing Franklin and C. H. Morgan's Thor; high com., City Loulii. No LESS than Ion of the Milwaukee team are total lessons to some of the best people in that place. He The most sensible arrangement for nest boxes in a 1'uiut Krnneli' Major. Bilclief. 1st,'^J ami very high DANDIK DINMONT TERRIERS. Dogs: 1st. J. H. abstainers. JOHN MORRISON, lato of the Toronto and Metropoli­ baa a a umber of offers to play ball, but none of them, loft is where the shelf upon which the lower tier torn., E. 11. Moore's Duclu-nn, Lady Beatrice and La iy Naylur's Border Clinker. RitchtK 1st and 3d. J. H. JIMMY BROUTHEUS, Din's brother, ha? been signed tan clubs, is the owner of tb* finest saloon in Port come up to ilarmon's figure, BO he won't accept. lie rests is raised from the floor just enough to permit Florf ncc; 3J, J. Cole's Linden Ducheafi; high com., C. NIH lot's Pansy and Piide of Leaden 2d,G. Ball's Lady Huron, Midi. He and Billy Mountjoy, however, still Is an excellent batsman. the youngsters to run under easily, auJ thus escape by TuU'do. practice diiily. the attacks of the old birds. Where existing arraujje- E. Shaw 6 Annette; com., J. A. Wragg'fl Gin II. WrtllUTP. GEORC.E W. WHYTK, a catcher, has signed with BY REFERENCE to our advertising columns this I'CPPIKS DOIJS: lit, E. n. Moore'a Crown 1'rince"; 2ii, BKDLINGTON TEHRTEHS. Dogr. 1st, AV. S. Jack- IT APPEARS that Louisville has at last found a first week our readers will see that A. J. Reach A Co. meuts will permit of this, low shelves should bo placed C. If. Moore's Bruce; 3d, City Point Kennel*' Lord eon's Tync^ider H. liitcftes: 1st, W. S. Jackson's Char let tun. baseman. The reports from Kelly's burg indicate about the'luft for the purpose. MANAGER JIMMY CLINTON has removed his family have introduced a new catching and tttfielding glwct Raglan I (.; very high com., W. M. De lilois'Ilfurd Domino; 2d and 3d, withheld. that .Smith is not only a good fielder, but a "slug­ which, for quality, finish and requirement, is a marvel. Have alfbirds entered upon the register, then mark Prince; high com.. T. J. Uunn's Buff of Killfngly. BLACK AND TAN TKRRIERS. 1st nnd 21, J. F. to Manchester. ger," as well. One of the improvements Is tho absence of the very each wing with the register number, and if caught or Bitcliet: 1st, withheld; 2d aud 3d, City Point Kennels' tmpbclt's Vortex and Desdemoiia; 3d, R. Stackney'i MUI.LANE could make almost aa good an infielder as SAM THOMPSON played every game last season and objectionable seam at the base of thumb. A Mam-ing shot report the number to THE SPOUTING LIFE, Phila­ Moilieaod Laily Cave. Sir Wallace. be ie a pitcher. feels quite worried to think he missed the first one impossibility, but a fact nevertheless. The demand delphia, Fa. ST. BERNARDS. ROUGH-COATED CHAMPION SKYKTXRRIER?. Dogr. 1st, W. P. Sanderson'g LEFT FIELDER CLIFF CABROLL is also to be released this year, through an unfortunate detention by rail­ o far lias exceeded the supply. This destroys the identity of tbe bird for those who Dog: llospice Kennels' Otho. Bitch: E. H, Moore's Jim; 2d, Dr. M. H. Cryer's Gladstone's Boy; 31, E. M. by Washington. road wash-outs. might wish to keep or selLJt, but will lead to its iden­ EIGHT of the Chicago Maroons, Dnnn, Hengle, tification if the finder is JPdi^posed. Miranda. OPEN Dogs: 1st, Contoucook Kennels' C»s- Oidham** Claymore; very hleh com., G. Sanderaon'a THE Cleveland Club have christened Jay Faatz M. S, CVMMINOS is tho manager of a club recently 5choeneck, Long, Lunge, Rooka, Nicholson and We will act the owners pleasure in publishing those tlehorn II.; equal 2.1, Dr. G. Walton's Scotch Boni- Scotty. Bitehtr. let, F. P. Kirby'a SuMe; 2d, W. P. "Our Big Ingiu." organized in Saratoga, N. Y. An association is to be Moriarty have been doing steady work in a Chicago reported to us, but we will not correspond with 1ha vard II. and J. C. Copeman's Veap II.; 2.1, C. G. Wheo- SandsrihMI'S Bessie; hiirli com., G. Sandorson^n Mog. THE Zanrsville Clnb has signed pitcher Ad. Gum- formed of flubs in adjacent towns, to be called the ;j'mnssiuui, and are In good trim now. As now con­ fiuder except iu case of birds entered in a journey for lock's Kverest; Tory high C.IDI., J. H. White's Mer­ TOKKSTI1RE TERRIERS. OVER Una.-Dogs: 1st, bert, of PlttBbnrg. Saratoga League. stituted tho team stands: Dugdale and McCauley, chant Prince II., U. S. I'.Edwards' The I!..ron, Galaxy P. II. Coomb's Bradford Uarrv; 2d and v^-ry hi«h record. Tli^re is DO charge for registry. The price Kennels' Roland Byron and Tawo, Hospice Kennels' com., P. Cassidy's Yorkshire Ben and Roger; equal McQuEERT has disposed of his Covington, Ky., real WHEN Washington released Barney Gilligau, In­ catchers; Dnnn, Clarkson and Nicholsou, pitchers; of stamp U §1. dianapolis put in a claim for him but later in the Schoeneck, first. base; Hengle, second base; Lange, Alpino Chief and E. II. Moore's Merchant Prince; 3*1, P. Gough's Sundy «nd Morris & Donohue's Jingo; etate to advantage. high com., J. Marshall's Tantallon, J. P. B;unard, ligh com., C. N. Symood's Harrv. Bitches: l*t, J. F. O'DAY has, s') far, been doing nearly all of the pitch- week withdrew it. Barney is, therefore, free to sign third base; Crogan, Long, Rooks and Moriarty, fielders. Transfers of Stock. where ho pleases. JAMES D. BRIDGE, a well-known ball player of Jr.'s Beacon, Galaxy Kennel*' BaytirJ III., Marcus Campbell's Dully; 2-1 and 3d, C. N. Symond'a Flora tog for Washington. In the transfer to Dr. Aten in last issue No. 18 is andlUnto, Heathtield Kennels' Riu Van Wiuk'e and and Floss; com, Morris A DonohuoV Nellie. BOSTON has more veteran League players than any Yorkville, died on April 3. He began his career fts a given as Platt stock. The bird is a Wagner, the num­ AS'DY SoMMF.ns ran catch but not a situation, as he ball player in 1882 with the Young Americasof York- Hospice Keunela' Alvier; com., G. SLeppard'a Barnard. 1'L'GS. CHAMPION Dag*. Dr. M. II. Cryer's Max. Ifistill unemployed. other club. Sutton, Morrill and Burdock are now en­ ber being my loft number. F. II. Flatt, New Yurk Mrs. J. P_ Barnard, Jr.'s Prince and Waquolt Kennela' Bitch: Dr. M. H. Cryer'n Bes«ie. OI-EN bog*: Island tering their 13th year of service, Kelly his llth and ville; in '83 he played with the Hndsons as catcher, City. H. L. LEACH aud M. D. Gaule have boeu released by Hornung his 10th. and in '84, '85, '86 he pliyed on tbe Yorkvilles as centre Alp. Bitches: 1st, llospice Kennels' Ge caught again that way this season. nd 2d, Galaxy Kennels' Princess Gilder aud I'rinces* Kiel ardion on Tuesday lost. THERE was no truth in the rumor that Richardson, WILKESBARRE, PA., NOTES There ia very little The well-known araooMi-coated St. Bernard dO)$ TOMMY YORK is hustling for another pitcher and of New Yoik, was to be traded for Wise, of Boston. Loft Notes. Alma; 3d, very high com. tmd com , J. P. Barnard, Jr.'s news in the developments of basd ball in this section. Owing to removal of residence and lolt Mr. John Alice, Marion and Nan; very high com., H. D. Cogs- Apollo died on April 1 at the kennels of tho St. Ber­ catcher for his Albany tiam. No inducement conld be offered that would cause the Roach, who played lit?re lust season, haa signed nard Breeding Club, Montclair Heights, New Jersey, New Yorks to part with Richardson. to play Vernier, Jr,, Philadelphia will probably not be able- to well's Bula, F. Kimh-ill'a Crysa aud Hospice Kennels' CRSTBE FIELDER CABRIQAN, of Rutland, Vt., has again this year nnd will bo seen as one of tho t wirier*. fly his old birds during the coming season. Alpine Maid; high com., Mt. Hood Kennels' Killa Tom rupture of a blood vessel. tfgned with tbe Eiwton Club. PRESIDENT THOMPSON and Manager Barnes, sole The contracts for enclosing the new grounds has beeu and F. A. Shaw'a Lady Priuce; com., E. A. Mailer's The Westminster Kennel Club committee having SBORT STOP HILLY COLVEB, it appears, died from the owners of the St. Paul base bait franchise and team, let and woik commeuced and a few weeks will see Juliet and J. W. Page's Neva. disqualified Warren Discord at the recent W. K. C. effects of a surgical operation. have sold a third interest to Aaron Pomeuey, a well- everything in good order. Our team will probably show for deafness, he is in like manner debarred from known St. Paul business man, for $7,000. ST. BEUNARDS. SMOOTH-COATED CHAMPION THE Colts have rechristened Gore. Instead of meet somewhere in tbe Eastern States and play local Dog: Hospice Keenela' Hector. L'i/c/c Mrs. Albert ;he prize? awarded to him in the dog division of tho "tanglef A HOWL of diti^uat went up in Washington when it games, working down toward Jersey City where they Renter's Lelia; res., Hospice Kennels' Daphne. OPEN Produce Stake and Stud D.ig Stake of the American K)f it is now "papa." was learned that John Burdock was ihe "first-class iu- BILLIARDS. open on tbe 28th inat. Dogs: 1st, J. Mortimer's Petrarch; 2d, Hospice Ken­ Fox Terrier Club. MANAGER MITRIE thinks Crane will prove to be the fieldei" to be put on the market by Boston April 1. petdiest pitcher in tlie League. JUDGING by tbe way the Browns are trouncing the nels' Wotan; 3d, G. P. Wiggin's Winchester; high Secietary Frank K. Doan writes: "It will be re- Sam Wise was hoped fur by the Senators. Detroits down South there seems to be something more NEW YORK NOTES. com., L. J. Guiney's Phillips. Bi'ckes: 1st, J. Keevan's quirod of all greyhounds running in the races at the COMIEKEY has finally come to an agreement with BOSTON already claims the cbampiomhip on the than wind in tbe story that the St. LOUH players, after Appollona; 2d, Monastery Kenueh' Myrtle; 3d, R. third annual meeting of the American Coursing Club, the St. Louis Club an 1 has signed. strength of getting Clarkson. The same claim was being refused any extra money last fall if they would The Pool Championship—Legal Obstacles Barry's Gip; very high com., J. W. Dunlop's Thisbe, to be held at Great Ben), Kansas, Oct. 17 to 22, 1888, THAT old wound on Comiskey'a cheek la troubling made last winter and spring when Mike Kelly was win, agreed among themselves to let Detroit beat them PUPPIES Dog»: 1st, T. Sander's Duke of Brunswick; ;o be registered in tho ^American Coursing Club Reg­ him again. An abscess has formed. to Opening New Kooins—News and Com­ secured, yet bow impotent was the conclusion. just to get square with Von der Ahe. The latter, it ia ment. 2d, withheld; very high com., A. Miller's MeUIehorn ister,' giving age, color, sex, etc.'* Two thousand dollars is said to he the amount ESTERBROOK seems to bo tbe man Indianapolis has said, firmly believes that his team made no effort to aud Forest City Kennels' Ned. Bitches: 1st, Monastery The show of the Cincinnati Sportnnen's Clnb is to Kan--aa City paid for Berkley's release. been looking for to guard first base. The Hoosiers win then, and for tbat reason disposed of Gleason, NEW YORK, April 5, Editor SPORTING LIFE: Kennels' Myrtle; 2,1, J. H. Ling's Alpino Queeu; verv be held at 147 and 141) West Fourth street, Cincinnati, YntTrE, Canton's first basoman, w jest recovering tried to get him last August, but he could not be Welch, Caruthers, Foutz and Bushong, and at one Yesterday Peter Marron was to have aigned igh corn., C. H. Fisher's Posie. April'21 to 27. The proraiutn list is not a large one, from a iJnugeroiu cuee of typhoid fever. found. Tho "dude11 is hitting the ball as well as ever. time seriously thought ef also letting Latham go. He the lease which will transfer him from the base­ GREAT DANES. Prizes withheld. is well distributed over a number of classes. THE Louisville Club lias presented the retired presi­ THE Athletics had a larger attendance at their open­ says these six men combined against him. ment of the Times bmldlngovhere he has beon NEWFOUNDLANDS. Dogs: lit, Awociated Fan­ Pointer-', setters and St. Bernards faro the beat, but in dent. Z.tck Pltelps, with a silver service. ing game than any other club in the country. 3,500 So GLASSCOCK and his old friend Herbert Green had ciers'Miro; 2d, J. Conivay's Carlo II.; 3d, withheld; fox terriers are left without a champiou class. Eutriea a barroom figlit in Indianapolis the other day. The for twenty-three years, to that of No. Ill Nassau high com., W. C. Searle's Roger and C. Roinhart's close April 17. WHAT is Indianapolis poing to'do with McQeachy? people is a very good crowd for a championship game, street. In his new location he will hare eight Be is too goad a man to warm the bench. to say nothing of an exhibition game with a college trouble, it appears from the reports, arose out of a di­ BrunoIT. Bitches: 1st, E. H. Morris1 &ew York Lnss; Following is a list of th& stakes announced bv the club. vorce suit in which Mr. Green is one of the litigants. Brunswick, Balke & Collender tables. He will 2d and 30, withheld. Collie Club of Americi for 1881): Third collie aweep- IT is not true "that big Fred Goldsmith is to be This must be tbe outcome of those sociables given last DEERHOUNDS. CHAMPION Dog: J. E. Thayer's given another trial by the Chicago team. THE Chicago City League is up in arms against get possession on the 10th inst, and expects to stakus for puppies of 1868; Collie Club trophy for Spalding for putting a Western League team into summer by the genial Charley Foster, who ia a be in readiness for business a month later. The Chieftaio. Bitch: 3. E. Thayer's Wanda. OPEN Dogs: American bred collie owned by club member; Presi­ ALBANY has signed an experimental pitcher named brother-in-law of Mr. Green, and to which Glasscock, 1st and 2d, J. E. Thajer's Highland L«ldie and Dun- dent's Cup for best collie owned by club member, the Coon Chicago to divide with the City League the profits of new stand is between Tim Flynn's room on the upon recommendation of Kadbuiirn. Sunday games, and out of spite has adopted the Reach Seery, Huckett, and several of the other members of can; 3d, Geo. 8. Page's Dunrohin. Bttclur. 1st, 2d aud Futurity Stakes, a sweepstakea for litters of 1888; Pro­ IT LOOKS iw if Chicago had no catcher capable of ball. the Hoosierteam were invariably invited. The boye north and Keyser

politician of New York City! ThJa fa the spectacl ALMANAC FOR THE WEEK. presented in this queer exhibit of life in the metre 77 Ji r ^^^^^ polia. Mr. Gil in our, who plays tbe ecdiatic bero Month. Week, Notable Events* Full Moon, THE STAGE. wit* adorably intent*-, although given to peculiar »1 titudes. Mis^i Wards U failed to be ar#tocra;ic o S. Nick Young born, 1803. Pfef. Gillie is the French WOHIHU, and overd d the bag 8 AMERICAN DRAMA. Miss New man WHS rapturously aud unprecedented! Bushong draws first tooth, 1881. Dal. stagy. Thfi best bit uf acting in the piece was San 9 M. "Dorothy" at the Walnut—Manager Kel^y Reed'a Impcraonation t,f OD* of Mlothtr Mege minions 10 T. Spalding's Guide issued, 1877. Kel. Manager and Some­ It was a fii.islu-d study of a utHropuluao touyb as a Grand Opera if not alwuj Is'uw House in the Tha ecenery WMS strikingly handsome, 11 First Black Tipped Bat made, 1887. Ans. thing AT>oiit Jiij absolutely corrt-ct, and to the inundation of ihe un CRICKET W. Nortii of the City—"Lights and Shadows" der^rouDd deu by real water I mart wearily grau 12 T. Spalding Trade Mark used, 1876. Ferg. - The Ilelnge of Song; Next Week—Some the crudit of novelty. BASE BALL New York Novelties—At the Minor The­ J 3 F. First Kangaroo Ball Shoe made, 1887. Gore. atres. N»>xt wwk h one of changes and novelties and very deluge of opeia. "The Henrietta," «t tha Chest TENNIS 14 S. A. G. Spalding & Bros. org. 1876. Rad. THE LOCAL RILLS. nut Street Theatre, will be succeeded by tbe COUMC opera "M-i-lelon," which will be presented by ona o WALNUT...... "Dorothy." tlm N«w Yoik Casino opera cumpauios, the cast in BICYCLE NATIONAI,...... W...... ^...... "P^ddy NoJan." clnding Bells "Urquhart, Lillian Grubb, Bfrthw Ilicc SOME SENSIBLE SUGGESTIONS. GBAND OPKIU HOV?E...... National Opera Co. Jimmy Powers, Mark Smith and laet, but m*t leas I Cuurtice Pounds, "iliidelon" is so-so. It may tak FOOT BALL Natural FL WiiiM ....naot. Oar « CHR&TNUT STHEKT THEATER...... /'Miwleloc." We make a Bpecialtj uf these lines of Shoea, A-mateurs and professional - - S CHKSTNI:T STREET OPKUA HOUSE.....Enimett as "Fritz." here and it may not. It has a stirring barricade w and soma pretty coucerted mnaic. Lots of logs, a I S which you will find first-clan in mako. atjle aod G-et the best Sporting Good - - S AKCU STUEET TBBATBE ...... '"Tin Soldier." Cfttiuo, ««ii>on the show iu New YL rk faflluou. Th YACHTING fit. ELEVENTH STREET OPKRA HoDdE..C*irncros3' Minstrels. fourth operatic show is at tbe Academy of JHu&ic, wher S-palding's special League Shoe - S Nl.NTH AND ARCfi MUSKI'U...... Fl e.lkg. the Boston I'teals will givo a ccuple of weeks o Lvuit'M...... "Humpty Dunijrty." "Victor, the Blno Stocking," MC«rmen'' and othe No. 23 SOUTH ELEVENTH ST., PHILA. P-atent Safety Sliding Pad - - - S King.1 ' repertoire for the benefit uf that captivating lj;tl CONTINENTAL.,..,...... "Silver erftigrtresa, Z-Htt de Luseari, \vliu ia in lu-rstlf all tbr.t i ACADEMY or Music...... Bortou Idoals Opera Co. A-mateur easy Catcher's glove - S left of tliR original "Boston 1 deals" excepting Fuater AMUSEMENTS. tfce manager. She is, however, a host in heraelf, an " L-eague uniforms, bats and mask S Current Comment and Gossip. iii "Victor"simply captivating. Saturday, April 7. What a -VTATIONAL THEATRE, PHILADELPHIA, jL3l Uidi;e Avi-nue, Tenth and Oallowhlll SU. D-on't forget the 1888 Guide - - S a tkeatre show is, anyhow. Last New York's event tliia wetik was the pradoction i queer lottery Beserved Orchestra Cimira Only 50 Cents. to be the la>ei IJ.TBOHUCING INCIDENTALLY S-hirts, pants and stocking - - - S Theatre, where "The Henrietta" is still running. th^ hero ami nmde a big hit. The piect* is withou doubt a decided success. Another New York happen WANTED KANGAROOS. ing of last Monday night was the production.of "Mont NEW SONGS, MUSIC, DANCES I am not going to preach a sermon that is AND SHOWING AN EXACT what I Cristo, Jr." at Dockstadttr'4, with Corinne as Dantes Last week, Boots and Shoes, the only paper in the world not my line under any circumstances; It s* ems to have been ft go. This in the London bur­ WORKING MODEL want to do is to express my astonishment at the lesque, done at t!ie Gaiety, in which Fay Templeton OF THE devoted exclusively to the interests of boot aud shoe retailers, difference in the size of the audiences which re­ made a«> much fuss abmit the scarf she wouldn't wear ceived Vernona Jarbeau's hash of sing-song and Jennie Kimball Americanized the Kbr^ttn, which i~ GREAT BROOKLYN BRIDGE. contained the following article in its Chicago department: ninsic of TJto Matte 9. to 6. medley humor and those that are now listening pronounced muck. Th-* 'aking SKUUBE SEATS UUKIN'G THE DAY, (you romembf-r hi8 b*-;niifcl "Non e Ver1') has bee NEXT WEEK APHIL 16, "You have doubtless seen advertise­ to "Dorothy" at the Walnut Street Theatre. retained. The Natfoiifti Overa Cjrnpanv has hi en wit ning metropjlitan applause. Daly's season doees to­ FRANK I. FRAYNE IN "MARDO." ments of the Kangaroo Shoe. A. G. Spalding I asked Miss Jaibeau the other night why she night and the company move on to Boston. Otherwise do more is uueveutful. ALNUT STREET THEATRE. did not appear in a piece which would the metre-pulls L FLEl3UMAN...... 3ole Lcaaeo and Manager. & Bros., the famous dealers in Sporting Goods, ability. Her reply was W justice to her histrionic Bellew's LAST WEEK to the house, What's ell this nonsf-nse about Kyrle began a few months ago to manufacture a kan­ to take me to the wings and puint name beiog Kiggins? I knew his father and remem­ Of Oilier and Stephenson's Comedy Opera, crowded trom floor to roof ami yelling with de­ ber Kyrl» as a boy in knickerbockers with curly garoo base ball shoe. To-day I called on the light at Hattie Harvey's break down. But hair (uo fun). His father was the well-known Lon­ DOROTHY. TYPEfRITER. what is the matter with "Dorothy" from a don pn-iicher aud public reader. Nothing "Higgms1 100 Ki^Uta iu New York. 000 Nigbts in London. senior member of the firm here, and told him popular point of view? Why such a shower of about him. Prwi^ntiM by the'J. C. OPERA COMPANY, he would do well to advertise the shoe in gold for "Starlight," and only half success for William GaUagher, of this city, formerly one o DUFF COMIC as dainty a performance as I ever remember to re- Including MISS L1LUAS KCSSELL the lessees of the Central Theatre, is about (Her First Appearance since her recent illness). Boots and Shoes. He said: 'On the third floor Seeing in comic opera, and that is just what enter the theatrical business. He has leased the MISS AGNES STONE, HATTIE DELABO, "Dorothy "Jg? Of course the captious critic ex­ Opera Houso at Atlantic Cily, one of the prettlt-s BOSK I.EIGHTON, MB. EUGENE OUDIN, of our New York store, No. 241 Broadway, we claims: ''it reminds me of 'Martha* and 'Ermi- little theatres in the country, and will give a setteou WM. HAMILTON, of operatic, spectacular and melodramatic perform­ JOHN BRAND, 327 BROADWAY, equipped shoe factory. We nie/ or something else." No doubt it does. But F. BOUDINOT, JOHN NASH, have a thoroughly ances. May 1 is the opening date. Vernnna Jarbaan HARRY PAITLTON. Buch a reminiscent flavoring ou damn in "Dorothy?" Nothing that I amusement throughout the year. At any rate, Mr Brother's Si-tier." PHILADELPHIA, 831 Chestnut Street. tight or loose as the player likes. Now if Boots see. The opera is light and winsome, and Gallagher has the experience and ability to make a^ siuootbly as a brook through a glade. It the enterprise a great suocees if success be at all pos­ BOSTON, 201 Washington Street. and Shoes will send a man to 241 Broadway, sible. Base Ball! Base Ball! depicts the adventures of two fashionable young see how we are situated, tell us how we can ladies, who disguise themselves aa peasant girls, Elsewhere in thp city reliable chestnuts all ioum FOE THE WEEK. WASHINGTON, Le Drolt Building, and who are courted by two impecunious young next went. "A Tin Soldier" ctmea to the Arch make shoes any faster and where we can get all men. Somehow the disguise is so complete that Its advent reminds me that it is my dur BALTIMORE, 101 E. Baltimore Street. record the first production of Hoyt1 Local Championship Games, the girls do not even know each other, and all to tha kangaroo skins we need, I will advertise. latest piece, "A Midnight Bell," in San Street sorts of humorous complications ensue. This Franelaco bet Monday ul^ht. This is said to be out o MINNEAPOLIS, 12 Third We are working night and day to fill our calls for the assistance of Mr. Oudin, u Rentlbmnn the usual Hoyt run, and a superior effort. It attempt ATHLETIC VS. PHILADELPHIA. with a well-cultivated baritone, aud on« of the most t«i reveal life ia a New England village. "The Silver Monday, April 9lh, at Athletic Grounds. CHICAGO, 1% La, Sail* Street. orders.'" delightful t-f ballads "Thou art Quwn of my heart King" is sure of popularity at the Continental next Tuesday, April 10th, at Philadelphia Groundi. with exceptive tenderness aud de­ to-i.ight," sang werk, and "Humpty Bumpty," with new variety fea­ Wednesday, April lllh, at Athletic Grounds. ST. LOUIS, 308 North Sixth Street KANGAROOS ALARMED. cidedly tb(> hit of the piece. The her. ine is playeil tures, likewise at the Lyceum. Tha license ciur Thursday, April 12th, at Piiiludelphia Groundi. by Miss Marie Ualton, as substitute f..r MK« Lillian burlesque at Carucross' is snch a go tbat tbe bill there Friday, April 13th, at Ailileiic Gronnds. That there is a remarkable demand for the Kangaroo Base Kussell, who bus been ill. And ao c- -mb- will remain in statu quo. The freaks will receive Saturday, April 14th, an'uiladelphia Grminda. ST. PAUL, 116 Cast Third Street. stitute bits she been thut the "di: ' " as Ninth aud Arch, J. B. L, this fact is appreciated u Monday, Athletic uatterr Sward and Robinson. Ball Shoe no one_can deny. Whether the faJrLilljE.nl> called, will have all . Admission, 25 cent*. Game Called at 3:46 P. M. INDIANAPOLIS, 63 N. Pennsylvania Street toniHke a better impress.od hies she retun. FootlJffht Flickering. Utl:j)irea Oa«»Aar anDanies. Australia by the Kangaroos themselves is an open ques­ day evening and retumes her origiWf r-.ik>. A in -, 322 Went Ninth Street. Kose Leigbton and Hattie Delaro are aUo ndn> BALL PARK. tion, but the following taken from a New York Sporting paper BO fur that matter is the whole cast, male aud iVuiale HILADELPHIA -" v . W. W. BlarK ha* l«en re-engaged for W. T. Bry- P League Grounds. Broad aod Huntingdon. As for Harry Paiilton, he Is one of the funniest SKBIES THIS WEEK. Street, cor. Leadenh is significant: comedians Philadelphia has ever seen. Tbe sceuer> aut's "Keep it Dark." LOCAL CHAMPIONSHIP LONDON, 100 Gracechnrch Tuesday, AprillO,1 PH1LADA. f Philadelphia J'l hear," exclaim -d the elder one, "MTiy, he*a our mortal enem7t is j-aetoral and completely picturesque. The laa William G. Hunter has replaced Fred McCloy as 12, } vs. -i It was in a Sidney suburb, depicting coppico U absolutely a work of business manager for Fiederic Bryton. Thursday, April 're to have next fall Tbe foe of the kangaroos B&-H9 Saturday, April 14,j ATHLETIC. ( Oroundi. One pleasant April nignt, lie's wining huie to capture aa art. All in all and I hear the same verdict every­ RilHe Doarea will probaHy bo the leading lady with A kangaroo came out to view AD advent < ballad Reserved seats a! Lisa and Millos' Segar Stores, 802 Aud make us into shoes." where "Dorothy" is a perfect treut tuneful Frederic Bryton's company next season. South Eleventh. The country by moonlight; Who come to melodious orchestration, humor free from Chestnut and 29 music, John B. Eeilerd has been iv-eugaaed for Mrs. Pot- Take Thirteenth and Fifteenth Street, Philadelphia Wh<-T?«Kiiln f .Und" no k»"g»"o buffoonery, pr«ttv face* iu c<>quetli-h dresses and ter'b spring tour, which begins March 19. and Pennsylvania Kailroad direct to Strolling, he met a neighbor good, "Baseball? By nil tl.at'j tenible, which is sutrTmer itself in the first two acts, .nd Reading Yuuii;,' Hang, Will d»r« scenery Mrs. C. P. Dnane, professionally k c -> wrf as Mollie rrounds. BASEBALL And warmly they shook tails; I hope not," said tha opinion ol everybody a'iu/has seen it, kungtroos than have AI Sp tiding here* tliosi- te.it condemes Rayner.diwl in San Francisco, Oal., March 10. M.m,l»y, Aprils.) ATHLETIC C Athletic For thus do fr rndlv "Rather And both TlBd llife-b©6;*o nh'.ni.l l>e [M loo eniau for the Wednes'y.April 11, V vs. ) Who liT« in New'gouth Wales. I'd gladly soo him hang. They catch one off his base. audiencee next week. Charles R. Bacon has be*n ene»ged by Auz. Plton aa business manager for Rose Coghlan next season. Friday, April 13, j PHILADA, I. Grounds. Admission, 25c, Play at 3:46. I met Harry Panlton in the lobby of tha Conti­ Henrj Irving, Ellen Terry and Edith Wardell PERSONAL EXPLANATION. nental the other day. He looks » young man; cer­ (daughter of Miss Terry), have reached England. tainly under forty. I mentioned tbat I had seen Later in the spring the graduates of F. U. Sargent's and all participants in Athletic Sports, "and in Base Ball Players him act in England. uYes," was the reply, School of Acting will bold a reunion in New York PKICES OF 1868 at the Alhambra a* King Carol. Tbe lapse ol City. t/.f. 902 who are disposed to give the Kangaroo Shoe a trial can be twenty years htu not altered him a particle, aud yel The John A. Mack ay "Pop" Company finally closet to have atuincd the rank he held inboudon two de­ its season ia Chicago March 31. Their tour was un­ Complete Uniforms: accommodated. These shoes are made to order. If we receive cades ago he must have had several years stage ex­ profitable. Cafdwell Chestnut. perience. Julie Mackey, at present with the "Gypsy Baron" $4.00, $5,00, your order early we can supply you with the least delay. a tbree years' contract with Manager Kelly opens his career as the lessee of the Company, bas signed &Co. St. For full directions see a copy of "Spalding's Official Base largest theatre in Philadelphia on Monday night, and Ho>t & Tbomaa. $6,00, $10.00 S. Haworth has returned to New York City from ill also realize for the first time tbe joy of bciug an J. Messrs. Caldwell Ball Guide" just out, price 10 cents, or write to us and receive exponent ot grand opera. The new house now Cleveland. lie id yet at work on the preliminaries and $15.00 ecu trolled by the eacc-a-.t'ul proprietor of the National for his new play. & Co. furnish on a catalogue free of charge. Thettre in oue of the most beautiful theatres in the Mamie Auderson and Julia A. Hunt have been re~ application de­ Per Man, world. It can seat with c-tintort noiuething like " "'"' entiaped for the support of Agatha Singleton in the people, and its stage ia AS targe and convenient i Graham Karle Co. next season. signs for Gold Send for Sample* be­ A. G. SPALDING & BROS. view to of i lie Ac tdemy of Music, the private H. G. Carlton h«8 purchased the rifjhta to produce and Silver Tro- fore ordering elsewhere York, 241 Broadway a few of us were invtied on Thursday evenioKdf "Miclmel Stroxoff" from Cl.arles L. Andrews, unc phies,Prizes and Chicago, 108 Madison Street. New tho fact (hat the interior furniture ol the theatre iu ao will immediately put a strong company on the road SEND YOUR AD­ way belittlee the grandeur of its exterior. Luxurious The Muunce Grau French Opera Company ar§ in Tokens of every and alec- DRESS FOR CAT- erm-ciiairn, thick carpets, tastcfiil hangings Cub;i, au*I will clcae lhnir season at Havana April 16. deseriptiou. OF trie light every where was the general effect produce:!, Mont of the member* will (tail from New York City for ALOGUE anJ the beauiy and comfort of the ens?mble (altogether- Paris 21. SPORTING UPWI the enhancing il ncas translated) did not even "DrifiiOK Apart," by J. A. Henie, aafd to be a new Celebrated GOODS. received hy tbe presence of the gifted Kahnwt-ili-r and Ne t aa the cork was withdrawn. play, will be produced at tbe People's Theatra, eorue liquid wliicii popped York City, May ? M*. »nd Mrs. Uerue will play the TIXIJfG WATCHES leading roles. H. H. K1FFE, Th* Grand Op^ra House, as Manager Kelly calls Ma in all ST., Co',v theatre, i" at the corner ot Broad and Montgom­ EftVGermon, Lena Johns, E. H. Van Vethten, F. 318 FULTON was designed and built with a view to M. Kendrick, W. H. Crompton anrl Joseph Frankau ery avenue. It Louise Paullin VARIETIES. BROOKLYN, N. Y. SPALDING a continuous s^aaou, anil with that view one aide ol are engHged for the company to support the house is almost entirely windows und doorways. in "Our Bat»y*s Nurse." In case of pauic or fire tlie vast auditorium could find Zelda Lanreuce, who a short time ago was married ALL. Itself in the street bt-Iorn the proverb'al "Jack U;;biu- to Whitman Ougood, formerly of the Washington, D. PE AMERICAN CYCLES BOti" could be uttered, and BO wide are the entrances C., Evening Siart will hereafter be known professionally atnl exita on the singe th;it the samo absence of risk as Zelda Lanrence Osgood. DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE attends the performers. Fur his opening attraction Frank Loaee has been engaged to play Philip Caret- Mr. Kelly presents the repertoire of the National foot, which part he will create in H. B. Haggard's ON APPLICATION. Oi>era Company, an organization formed from the beat "Dawn" when that piece ia brought out at the Hollis material of tho Thurbar and Locke companies, Street Theatre, Boston, Macs., in May. 'ORHULLY&JEFEERY both of wbich died recently. The present Edwin H. Price (Fanny Davenport's hnaband) ia For 1888. company, however, is in every sense a capable spuken of as tbe manager for Julia Marlowe fur next CHICAGO, ILL. one, *nd Monday's bill announces Wagner's season. Itl**aid that he has bought H. D. Bristol's No. l-£xtr« Heavy Canvas, TwmiliauBer," witti the following for the aud R. K. J. Miles' contract with that lady. ;$T MSNUFACTURERS IN AMERICA $24.00 per Doz. $2.OO Each. rest of the week: Tuesday evening am) Satunlav play, "The mniinee, G«-uuud'n "Faust;" Wednesday, Rubinstein'* Edwin Hanford will pnt on Ma new No. 2—Heavy Canvas, Shamrock," iu Chicago, 111., in June. G. H. Kline ie Doz. $1.5O Each. "Ncnj;" Thursday, Vt-rrti's "Aida;" Friday, Gold- the Chicago 915.OO per Tbe Recognized Authority on all Base Ball Matter*. mark'o "QtiL-en <-f Shrba," «nd Saturday evening, writing some new songs for it. After Sample bags sent by mail ou receipt of price. Wagner'8 "rfying Dutchman." These oporaa will be engagement Mr. Hanford will travel South. ltti;; d wl:b Bplt-ndid scenery, grand oicheatra, chorus W. J. Scanlan'e eeason closes May 26 at Toledo, 0. EVERYBASEBALLPLAYERSHOULDHAVEACOPY at((i ballet, all aink-r the direction of the Maestro, R. B. MantelTa closes late in May. Mr. Scan] an 'a The present nnmber contains many new features, and 1* Hflrr GnBtttve He in rich a. T)K- ca^-t will include Misses next season opena at Syracuse, N. Y., Sepf. 3; Mr. Man- hrirn lull of interesting and instructiv? newtTfor the Baaj tell'ct at the Boston Globe Aug. 7; Hose Coghlan's Oct. H. J. BERCMAN, B-rtha PU-r.son, Fabritt. Tianbniau, Ponlit, Claira and DKALER IN ' Hall Player. It might properly be called Th« B»se Ball | WrtlK«-r, BlfMsn. Sylvia, McGuckin, Basnett, Ludwig, 1 at Newark, N. J. Tht-se are the plans of Ang. Pitou's iear Book. 6lo Idaid, Black, Yalta, Br.idtnck and olhere. stars. The Brnnswick-Balke-Collender Co.'a By special contract with the National Leaenc It is the only The divorce suit of Melbourne McDowell, Fanny Billiard and Pool Tables, Bar Fix­ oook published that contains The Official Averages of M anagf-r Kelly is playing for big stakes and playing Davenport's leading man, was decided iu New York Check League Players for 1887. It also contains his srame vvitb great plnck. He is trying to convince April 5. The lime allowed by law to Bits. McDowell tures, Saloon Furniture, Fliiki'telphiant that their city does not con>ist of one in which to file an answer to her hnsband's petition and Cash Registers, Etc. The Monthly Record of Championship Campaigns of 1887 uirect, and he will endeavor to impress upon the expired that day at noon and the petition waa granted BY EVERY 1008 ABCH STliEET, PHILADELPHIA. of both League and American Associations: the northern by default. utiii'hy and cultivated class living iu College Clot* submit tbat they caa go to tUe play a littlo nearer E, A. McFarluid, Den rain Thompson's manager, haa Store, Office, Factory Statistics of the leading Professional and arrived in New Tork City from the West, to make ar­ and minor Leagues and Associations. rangement! for "Tho Two Siaterg," by Denman and EVERYBODY, BILLIARDS. I do not see how my genial friend Major Kahn~ Thompson and Geo. W. Ryer, wbich Mr. Thomson will ONE OF M.Y HEADQUARTERS FOR THE wt-tler will manage to display bis fcandgume face at bring out this fall. The scenes are local. Kehearsals Brunswick-Balke-Collender Co. Billiard ln-'li thtN.U-cfl KVt-ry night without wearing out several will begiu in New York City in August. The piece Tables, Carom Combination and Pool. The Full Statistics of the World Championship pairrj of le^'siu addition t:>thi-n nn-what stumpy ones he will fir*t see the light at the Boston, Haas., Theatre. Billiard Goods ot every description always on hand. Contests of 1887. at [.resent powswwwi, but uo will-*w (l«re, nevertheless. It will then go on a tour. END 5 cts. >Oil A COPY. A(iKNTS WANTED. Over SOO,OOO Jfuise Siibduert SoUL. 77 South Street, Boston. I hear thutfor Mocdny night Ah Wing Lung, a gen- The Sooth Broad Street Theatre, of Philadelphia, W. H. Morgan, Ordersfromallpartsof the world promptly attdudedto If ron desire the most complete book on Base Ball ewt tleniiin of the Cuiuesc purriiuisiou, is preparing a shirt the property of Mr. John S. Clarke, was sold April 4 JOHN CEEAHAN, published, ask your news dealer, or send ten cents rot «a- wnh a front of dazzling bfjauly and that a barbyr'a to J. M. Fox, a lawyer, for $141,000. The sale was BBEEDKBS' CARDS. Continental Hotel, Philadelphia. |vance copies. Addresa curling tongs may be cuilud into requisition, but we made by Jamee A. Freeman & Co., auctioneers, at the Philadelphia Exchange. Tbe building is now being ENRY~~WAGNER, EOSLINDALE, MASS. rented at $25,000 a year. The settlement moat be H Homing pigeons. Quality of the stock birds CAPT. MIKE KEU,Y'S BAM, BOOK. At the National theatre, 'now concluding a weok of made by May H, at which time possession will be hown in the work of tbeir progeny. Young birds The mostci.mpleteandiittr.ictive Hook for Base-Ball A. G. SPALDING & BROS. and bUiod-curdling melodrama made 5UO and TOO. the most HtnrtltTiK riv* n. The original cost of erection aud decoration '.vu made &25 milts, old birds have Plavfra ever issued. Send 25 ct». for a copy to G W 24! Broadwayt «Hitlt-d tho '-llandit Knn.%1 ' Daniel bully will begiu I the building ia estimated at $100,000. II that was asked of them. Vroven records only. SIMMOXS & CO., Boston. Mass., dealers in Spott- IO8 Madison St., h'« ciHtomitry tvw-k'ji en^-aiiement. HB will apjwir iu tht- initial jart of "D.'uHy Nolan/1 a play with an i-n- AMES McGAUHKY, 1515 RACB ST., PHILA- CHICAGO, NEW YORK. tir< ly uutinal and c.-nsisteut mo-ive running through J delphia, Pa. Homing Pigeons. Proven records each of its three acts. It shows a picture of honest LAWN TENNIS. nly. Young birds in season. THI SPORTISO Lire | "PLAY BALL!77 ! but lowly life in Now Y"rk, the genuine wit and .nds. humor of the dialogue and characters and situations, ing »nfl Military Goods. Ourowu Illustrated Catalogue PRICE LIST OF THE » AI d the lamely path B and biuhtnt>wi«f the uctorg Dates for Tennis Tonrnaments Set by the SALJiS. and Price-Iitat will be included without extra charge. RETAIL n.aUms th" chtrnidf tlw play. 1 ho torments of the old United States Lawn Tennis Association. O. W. SIMMONS 4 CO., BOSTON, MAM. B ait't life are admiralty plnjed by Bluster Malvey, aa A meeting of the executive committee of the A H. CRAIGE, 531 JEFFERSON STREET, PHIL- Jimmy Nidttn, nod Miss Liihau Calef, i» P-itty. Mi« [Jnited States Lawn Tennis Association was held V« adelphia, Pa. Young birds, with seamless Cttift makes bevwlf very pleading. Mrs. Nelwjn ands, from birds with Federation record from Char- STANDARD" BASEBALLS. Kn-aMi, ns Mr». Note*, portra>ft tbo chanicter of tho it the Hoffman House, New York, last week, tte, N. C . 452 miles, at 82 per pair.______faiiliiul Iriub wito, while Max Arn<>lvl, as ttie German lie following gentlemen being present: Messrs. Washington Hotel, fiiftid in tho dark hour, shows himself to be a (fool jlark, Slocnm, Badgerly, Beeckman, Taylor and land, grounds of the Meadow Club, South Hampton, Ko. Name of the Ball. Retail Price. No. N»me of the Ball Retail Prio« C'.iui-itijtn. Tbe»« people aud Lena, Tom*a wile, plens- S. Clark, of the Young 1-I.KAGUE...... S1.25 8—DAISY..^...... (Trade Mark) .85 group* Storey. Mr. Joseph 7TH & CHESTNUT STS., PHILA. Inxlv impersutiated by Miss Nellie Keen, America Cricket and Lawn Tennis Club, pre­ Sept. 6 and following days Tournament at Lenox, ...... _ l.OO 9—IXL ...... 7^...... _...... _...... 99 tht-niB' Ivesaround Die ol i man, und the iuteiest is un- Mass. - RATES-$2.50 PER DAY. .15 flai.'KJnir. The 'S;ar" chnracier is well worked out sided. It was voted to designate dates for Sept. 13 and following days Tournament at Bo- 3 AIilATKUB...... 75 14 BOYS' DEAD...... an ? I'Liyed by Mr. ^ully, like tho thorough comedian :ourjiaments as follows: heater, N. Y. Elevator and all modern Improvement*. Special ar­ 4— OXFORD...... (Trade Mark) .75 10 YOUNG;AMEKICA...... 10 Mark) .10 th tt b- is. Tt>e bad l»'y »otl his ei^tcr are not too June 6 and following days Championship of the August dates were left open for seTeraT promi- rangements made with Ball Clubs reominlng In the 6-PKIZE...... (Trade Mark) .50 11—FLASH...... (Trade pr mincnt, and the inte-rcat, aa il tboukl, centres prin­ Mark) .8 Middle State*, on the St. George Club grounds, New ent tournaments nanally nehi in that month, city a few days. JNO. TRACT, Proprietor. 0-CLUB...... 50 12—YOUNGSTER...... (Trade cipally iu the old raae, York. PKT...... _..(Trade Mark) Jl mong others the Wright 4 Ditson tournament. 7— «STAK» REGULATION...... 35 18—LTrriJi June 20 and following days Championship of the 13— BOYS' UEAGUE...... 85 "1-igltts aurt Shadows" stx-ms to have cantrht on at New England Stairs, Now Haven Lawn TeouU Club An invitation lawn tennis tournament is be- th- Arch. \Vhethor it was the swnery or thtf acting grounds at New Haven. ng talked of by the Young America Club, of "LINSPAR." «r tliH play tlmt took the oj-ar puhlic ia one of those Juiu* 20 Tournament of the Oran&re Lawn Tennis city. It will probably be held on May 30, BE SURE TO ASK FOB THE i»t< ut.d enitcmat into «h»>e :k-|.tlttt I f«ar to plunge. Club, Orauu-, N. Y. Slocum, Beeckman, Clark and THE HANDSOMEST OF MODEBN f wond' r if the nutii«r, wh.isu while b^ard indicates Juno 28 Tournament at Mt. Oteir, N. J. nd Messrs. DECORATIONS. (hut he IH old enough tn know butter, expects ui to Jnlj 4 and following liays Championship of the oward A. Taylor will be the competitors. IT HAS NO EQUAL bdii-ve that his play repr.-weuts »n actun! st»te of estern States, Chicagu Lawn Tennis Club grounds, It was voted that the official rules of the as- FIRE PROOF! STANDARDBALL FOR THE SAME MONET. thinas oxtHtiog In Now York? Imagine an organized Chicago, III. ociation be printed by Wright A Ditson, of WATER PROOF! fmi<>rnity uf thieves nilod visibly by a woman who July in Tournament at Elberon, N. J. oston, and the American Cricketer, of Philadel- n.iafuacin*tin£ French woman, Julj' 17 Invitation tournament of the Rockaway PAPER CO, The News Dealer who supplies you with THE SPORTING .LIFE 009 fivitrt in swell circles hia, was granted the privilege of being con- FIDELITY WALL iind poso« among "the gttnjj" as an antique hai; this [iunt Club, UockAvra>', li. I. for you this Hue of Balls from his News Company. troiherbouvl ically under the control of a prominent July 2i autl following days Ch*iai:iou*ulp of Long dered the official organ. No. 12 .North Eleventh Street, Pbilodeli.hU. get THE SPORTINQ LIFE. .April 11.

illulmppipQn Mil IS XVX1VKCOTTT -A.3NTTT IDOTTBT FORMULA OF MEASUREMENTS "THE BALL OF THE COUNTRY," IT WILL WEAR LONGER, KEEP ITS SHAPE ALWAYS UNDER THE SEVEREST TESTS, and Beyond UNIFORM DEPARTMENT. Question it is Preferred by the PROFESSIONAL PLAYERS to Any Other. THE FOLLOWING WILL EXPLAIN WHY IT IS THE BEST: CHAS. E. MASON OUR SYSTEM OF WINDING makes each ball exactly alike. MANUFACTURER OF and our PATENT PLASTIC COMPOSITION applied to the Me yarn makes it impossible for a single strand of yarn to shift 137 N. Eighth St.,PhiSadelphia. under the cover, thus insuring a perfect ball. Give Exact Measurement. We Allow for Shrinkage A. J. REACH & CO., KEEP YOUR EYE ON MASON'S BALL. IT IS THE BEST BALL MADE PATENTEES AND SOLE MANUFACTURERS of Pants, measure eight inches below the knee. the American Association Ball. To Avoid Mistakes and Delays, fit8=>READ THIS Circular Through Carefully Before Ordering, Clubs and Managers are Bnvited to send for our sample line of GRADE No. I. PRICE, $5.00. GRADE No. 2. PRICE, $6.75. GRADE No. 3. PRICE, $7.50. Our No. 1 Uniform consists of SHIKT and KNEE No. 8 Uniform consists of SHIRT and KNEE No 3 Uniform conshls of SHII'vT and KNEI No. 24 (whitt) with prices for Complete Uniforms. PANTS made from Flamiels No. 1 (white)., No. IS PANTS mado from Flannels No 2 (white), No. PANTS made from Flannels Base Ball Flannels, 3 (navy blue), No. 6 (grey). No. 26 (grey), or So. 33 (navy bhi ). (grey), or No. 30 (navy blue). Wcolen Stockings, fiist quality. Woolen Stockings, Woolen Stockings, Worsted Belt, FROM $5. Cotton Web BelUr, Worsted Bolt, Flannel Cap, style 13 to 14. -COMPLETE UNIFORMS 1'lannel Cap, Cap, slyle 13 or 11, second quality. ___First Quality of Canvas Shoes, witli 1'lntes. IB. 33 S. Second Quality Canvas Shoes, with Plates. First Quality Canvas Shoes, with Plates. GRADE No. 6. PRICE, $17.50. GRADE No._4LJ»BICE> $9-00. GRADE No. 5. PRICE, $13.00. No. C Uniform consists of SHIRT aud KNEH PANTS made from the beat Worsted Jersey We are so POSITIVE that we have the VERY No. 5 Uniform consists of SHIRT and KNEE No. 4 Uniform consists of SHIHT and KNEE Cloth, very strong and elastic, 0 (white), OO BEST PROFESSIONAL CATCHERS'and INFIELD- PANTS made from Flannels No. 12 (navy bine), (grey), 000 (navy Mne), or No. 12% (nary PANTS made from Flannels No. 7 (grey), No. No. 15 (white), No. 16 (blue grey), No. 17 (Yale blue), \yy^ (whiUO, 1C^ (blue grey), 17% (Yal« ERS' GLOVE ever made that we will send a pair 8 (navy blue), No. 9 (white). *«y), grey). to any one on RECEIPT of PRICE, and if upon Worsted Stockings, Beat Worsted Stockings, Best Wors'ed Strings, EXAMINATION they are not FULLY up to the Worsted Belt. Best Worsted Bait, Best Wowed Cloth Belt, we CLAIM for them they Cap, styles 8,12,13 or 14. Merino Cap, (any style). HIGH STANDARD Cap, styles 8,12,13 or 14. Best Kaognroo-ekin Shoes, very light and strong, can be RETURNED and we will REFUND the First Quality Canvas Shoes, with Plates. Fine Calf-skin frhoes, with Corrugated Shoe Plates. Corrugated Shoe Platea riveted on. MONEY. BASE BALL, CRICKET AND LAWN TENNIS CATCHERS' GLOVES, Per Pair - $5.00. HATS AND CAPS. INFIELDERS' GLOVES (One Only) 3.50.

Each. Dozen. Each. Dozen. No. 2. Grade No. I, made of 3d Grade No. 1. Third quality quality flannel, any style,white, flannel knee Pant", white, grey grey or blue...... $2 25 24 00 or blue...... $2 25 24 00 OUR NO. o CATCHERS' MASK [with the No. 2. Grade No 2, made of good quality flannel, any style,whitet Grade No. 2. Good quality flan­ bine or grey...... 3 00 33 00 nel, white, grey or blue...... 3 00 33 00 No. 3 Grado No. 3, made of good quality twilled fiauuel, any No. 8. Grade No. 3. Good qunlity THROAT PROTECTOR] is our IMPROVEMENT style, white, blue or grey...... 3 50 39 00 No. 12. twilled flannel, white, blue or No. 4. Grade So. 4, made of first v No. 14. grey...... ___ 3 60 3900 quality twilled flannel, any 1st Quality. 2d. Quality. style, white, blue or grey...... 4 OU 42 00 No. 7 Base Ball Cap, any color, per dozen...... }12 00 J10 00 Grade No. 4. First quality it PRO­ No. 5. Grade No. 5. made of ex­ No. 8 " " " " " " " ...... 9 00 twilled flannel, white, blue or in that line, All catchers that have seen tra heavy quality twilled flan- No. 12 " " " " " " « ...... 9 00 grey...... t 00 42 00 Lei, any style, blue, white, No. 13 " " " " " " " ...... 9 00 6 00 blue grey, or Yale grey...... * 50 48 00 No. It College B.B. " " « - « " ...... _ 9 oo e 00 Grade No. 5. Extra heavy qual­ No. 19 Bisc Bull Hat, " " " " ...... 1500 1200 ity twilled flannel, blue, white NOUNCE it a BOON and a BLESSING. Aiiy other style of Cap made to order at corresponding prices. or grey...... 4 50 48 00 When\v oen orGeringordering Uniforms,u nucrniB, HI\V»JBalways lusunuumention themv £,!* £", belt»*. » mmand <-<*i>,cap; mmshirt & amiand pants|>ump mncan beu« urueruuordered 01of uiiierenidifferent coiorcolor nnooeisflannels ilhout extra cost, providing they are taken from the same grade. Our regular colors In Stockings are White, Light Bine, Navy Blue, Mnroon, Scarlet. Cardinal, Seal Bro;rovi-n, nud Dark Green. Our coloisin B. B. Bells are 'White, Ued, Ero»n, Light Blue, Navy Blue, Maroon, Cardinal, Blue with VHiite Striper, and White with Blue Stri[lines White with lied Stripes, Bed with White Strijws. "Caplaius' Belts," V hitc with lied Stripes, and White with Blue Stripes ONLY, with name color of Stripe. We will eend upon application a complete uniform to responsible parties C. 0. D., with the privilege of returning (if kept clean) aud money refill ' ' Twenty-fiveTw per cent, of the amount must accompany eftcti order for uniforms, balance C. 0. D. Lettering on Shirt front, 25 cents per shirt extra. IIi would ci.ll your special attention to our Jersey Uniform?, on account of their elasticity and Service, it being something new to the profession. W« OUR PITCHERS'TOE PLATE is made ids of Gymnasts' Goods, such as Tights, Shirt?, Sweaters, Jtc., Silk, Worsted and Cotton. Before" ordering elsewhere, wnd to us for samples and ettitnatff, as we Bell 10 per cent, lower than any one els.'. of heavy brass, *o be worn on the toe of the I Keep on Hand 'All the Latest Improved Masks, Gloves and Bats. All Orders Sent by Express C. 0. D. right shoe. A thorough protection to theshoj SUPPLY CO.:

MANUFACTURERS, IMPORTERS Manufacturers of the Celebrated BLUE END BATS. and JOBBERS of Endorsed b£ the Entire i BASE BALL, Profession. C^NVAJS. Price SI.25. LAWN TENNIS We Have Removed to Our NEW STORE, 1O22 MARKET ST. and General Every Manager who sees our SPORTING GOODS 3-0 Blue End Bat Places mr888 A. J. REACH & CO., an order for them. FREE. 1022 MARKET STREET, PHILADELPHIA. HENDERSON'S TO MANAGERS. SPECIAL NOTICE CATCHERS' -\ Special Price to the Profession. Before ordering bats elsewhere try one only of our NEW GLOVE PAD. Managers would do well to SALT WATER ASH BATS. If satisfactory, place your order 3?rice,5Octs. Each., f see these Bats before t placing their early, as the supply is limited. -FOR- order. 1 WANAMAKER'S. THE GREATEST BASE BALL GUIDE EVER ISSUED! Full Left Catcher's Gloves, PHILAELPHIA, April, 1888. ON SALE APRIL 2d. Tlio !EJest! Tiro Only!! TlLO 3FS.ocosxa.izod.!!! Send Size of Glove Worn. - Goods Sent C.O.D, With nine out of ten sport­ O3XT No Catcher Should be ing things are luxuries. You r expect to pay fancy prices for Without One. g Send for Catalogue, them just as you do for the CONTINUED SUCCESS TRADE MARK, luxuries you eat, or drink, or OF OUR NEW M. S. S. C. BLUE END BATS. MODE!., ______wear. Every time you do it What AKTHUK IRWIN, Captain of the Philadelphia Base Ball Club Suys About Them. you throw money away. Cost MESSES. Bosi.Et A How. Gentlemen:—After having used your Bluo End Bats while in Baltimore, I cheerfully eudorce them and would recommend them to all of my fellow ball players, as I consider them as near perfect as can bo. The wood contained in them is as hard as flint, and the shape and balance is perfect. I can of making, with a moderate afely say that 1 herein eiuress the sentiments of the baUnoe of my player.', as they were nli more than pleased with them. Wishing you every success and that your Model Blue End Bats may-meet with the success they so deservedly merit, I remain Your's very truly, ARTHUR A IRWIN, Capt. 1'hllt. B. B. Club. profit added, will get you the Captain Irwin's sentiments legardina your Model Blue End Bats are mine al*o, and I am satisfied the balauce of the ulayers of the 1'hiladelphla Club are of th« same opin !nn. I have never before sei-n such buta. They are perfect. Very respectfully, Feuousox, Pitcher Philadelphia B. B . Club. best of sporting gear. 1)oubt Street, Baltimore. it? Of course you do if you've BOSLEY & HOW, 11O W. Lexington kept in the old buying ruts. NOW There's a quarter acre in our THE BOOK Basement filled with LawnTen- =BASE BALL MEN nis, Base Ball, Cricket, Cro­ "P-I-H B-l-I-1" BOATING MEN, CRICKET and TENNIS quet, Lacrosse and the belong­ PLAYERS and ATHLETES ings of a dozen other favorite >-:-'- 5 - 3 BY sports. The goods of every M3KE KELLY, GENERALLY, popular maker, but the price OF THE BOSTON BASE BALL CLUB. SHOULD EXAMINE OUR LARGE AND COMPLETE STOCK OF SPORTSMEN'S APPAR. tags tell a new story. Glance Replete with interesting stories of REL BEFORE PURCHASING ELSEWHERE. WE KEEP THE BEST GOODS At the Diamond. THE LOWEST PRICES. WE OFFER: at the prices and the varieties. The trade supplied by the American News Company anil its branches. Men's English Ribbed Bicycle Hose, Thirty-one styles Lawn Ten­ Sent to any address on receipt of 25 cents. Flannel Outing Shirts, ADDRESS ALt COMMUNICATION'S TO TUB VERY BEST, AT nis Racquets, for instance. $1.00, $1.25 and $1.50 Per Pair. in a wonderful assortment. We hare them in stock, Where else in town can you M. J. KELLY, and make them to order. "- o 5 »> CLARENDON HOTEL, BOSTON. =.2 Sa- Jersey Cloth Athletic Suits, Prices Range From $1.25 to $5.00 Each find more than half a dozen? AT FROM that We've a pnce list (to be bad for the asking) BOOKS. $2.50 to $6.50 Per Suit. nill tell you the whole story and put you ID the way English Tennis Cloth Outing Shirts, f saving money. , 10 03B3XTTS. Sent, Postpaid, by Mail on Receipt of Price. Practical Pigeon Keeper (clotb}...... ftl.50 Boating Sweaters, IN TIIE LATEVT LONDON STYLES, A BEACH'S BASE BA1VL GUIDE FOR 1888 is tlm finest, best and cheapest ever issued. It On things for sporting wear Practical Poultry Keeper (cloth)...... 2.OO AT FROM 10 the most popular, entertaining and readable work on Base Ball put-limned. Orders for the trade supplied by Illustrated Pigeon Pook (colored plates)...... 8.0O At $2.00 Each. I as well. From very small be­ Illustrated Poultry Book (wood-cuts)...... 6.OO $2.50 to $3.75 Each. The Sews Companies or A. J. Reach-Co. (Limited) Philadelphia, Pa. American Standard for Poultry...... l.OO ginnings we have got now to a American Standard for Pigeons...... 2.00 SAMPLES OF ALL STYLES OF SHIRTINGS AND RULES FOR SELF* very large business in RUBBER STAMPS. WANTS, BY MAIL ON APPLICATION. Cricket and Tennis Coats and Caps, THEO.P. GREEX, Two-line Stamps, name and addrees..,...... S1.0O MEASUREMENT SENT Bicycle Stockings, WOODBURY, N. J. "Caught or Shot," ...... 1.00 Buao Hi'11 atid Homt og pigeons and Sweaters and Rowinp Shirts, fessional cricketer, is open for an engagement Figures, 0 to 9, each...... 10 and Fautnils. Only one qual­ Krer-Keady Pad...... 50 Shimming Suits for the coming season; has flrst-class reference from ity of breeding stock and & CLOTHIER, Belts. STRAWBRIDGE Flannel Shirts anil every engagement since he has been in this country. that the beet money can BANDS FOK MARKING PIGEONS, And everything of the sort RICKET PROFESSIONAL WANTS EN- Becure. The Fans are ID THE SPORTING LIFE Seamless. Attractive, light, Eighth and Market Sts., Philadelphia. gageuient; first-class club or college; best Eng. test. Wain, Heavily Crested and durable and not to be tampered with. For u«o upon that helps to make the Sum­ andC ref.~; gr>o:l coach. H.Day, 340iforil 6t.,Toronlo,Qin. Booted, and bred from young birds in the nest. Birds to be recognized as 'stock of three of the most youugstera for 1883, for either record or prize winning, mer hours pass pleasantly. We noted fan tail lofj|B in under either THE SPORTISO Lire or Federation rules, ANTED FOR CASH OR WILL EX- America, The Homer* are must be certified as such by wearing these bands. change printing press for Mastiff or St. Bernard record birds aod parents of a band is registered. will answer all inquiries and W Stewart, Pamelia Four Every bird wearing SPRATTS PATENT paps or bitch in whelp. C. J. record birds from 500, 525 Consecutively numbered aud one initial: give full information cheer­ Corners, New York. ______and 700 miles. Can give a clear pedigree. Send for Single band...... 05 4 bauds...... 10 price list. A few pairs good Owls and Magpies fur sale 4O bands...... Sl.OO 1OO bands...... »3.50 to clear out. initial, 50c. per 1OO. FANCIERS fully and quickly. BOATS AND BOATING. E»ch additional DOG CAKES. Open bands for adult birds: Eighth St. FhiUuUlph Wanamaker prices,of course. 1 to KKt, consecutively numbered...... 81.00 of anyone Each initial on band, per 10O...... 50 OF ALL SPORTING GOODS BjH>r:n-g Ciotliiiu i'