COPYRIGHT. 1890, BY THE SPORTING LIFE PUB. CO. ENTCKCO AT PHILA. P. O. AS SECOND CLASS MATTER. LIFE VOLUME 16, NO. 24. PHILADELPHIA, PA., MARCH 14, 1891. PRICE, TEN OENTB.
rder to get into the Association's confidence A player who sizes up all these facts will nd then throw it down. As a matter of fact, naturally be compelled, in order to get the LATE NEWSBY WIRE. e had not seen Johnson since the last meet- most pecuniary advantage out of his engage ngofthe Players' League, in New York, ment to sign the first form and thereby give THE OfflOJALLEY. ml he had had no communication whatever what the magnates will call a "willing con A. I. THDRMAN REPELS JOHNSON'S ith him since that time; that he had never sent" to reservation. To an unprejudiced iidieated to any person how he would vote observer it would appear as if the players THE PROPOSED NEW LEAGUE GAININa CHARGE OF TREACHERY. m the cases when they came up. really had no choice except to avoid the lesser This ought to settle it, for with all the dis- of two evils. ppointment at Thnrman's action, nobody Aside from this the new National Agree IN PUBLIC FAVOR. an claim that he was dishonest or a liar, ment f outracts are loaded down with a mass Another Contract-Breaking Transaction bile Johnson seems to gloat in his duplicity of verbiage virtually restating IPWS bearing ud treachery. upon contracts which need have no place in Probability That tne Organization Will A Bit of Inside History in Con the document itself, and are, therefore, un necessary, confusing and misleading to the be Formed An nection With Johnson's Sell-oat. INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS. laymen who sign them, and are expected to Eight-club League Euflfalo to Stick Rochester Gets a Move conform to the multitudinous provisions in On. corporated. The new contracts are also Suggested, Etc. bound up, interwoven with and subjected to GENERAL SPORTING INTELLIGENCE pectal toSrOBTiNGLlF*. a foreign instrument the new National BUFFALO, N. Y., March 13. President Agreement, which will make their legality EAST LIVERPOOL, O., March 10. Editor Vanklin asserts that the Buffalo Club will questionable, in marked contrast to the Amer FROM ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD. ot leave the International for the Associa- SPORTING LIFE: The proposed Ohio Valley ican Association contract, which is sufficient League has taken a decided advance in the lon unless Toronto and Rochester fail to come in itself to bind and hold clubs o time, which would weaken the Interna- and players last week towards what would seem from alike without reference to anything what present indications a permanent organization. NOT S0jm_ SMART. lonal. Toronto is doubtful; but the Roches- ever on the outside. Editor SPORTING LIFE. r people will hold a meeting Friday for or- A majority of the towns and cities have been Jlow the League Was Fooled Into Buying amzation. C. F. H. heard from signifying their intention to hava Something It Already Had. ROCHESTER MOVING. KOCHESTKU UNDECIDED. their delegates present at the meeting which Breri"! to SPORTING Kirt. ROCHESTER, March 13. A public meeting has been set for Thursday, March 19. at 10:30 Gen. Ill-Inker Out of Base Ball Mew Hands A. M., at the MeConville Hotel, Steubenville, CHICAGO, March 13. The true causes ill be held to-night to allow anyone who Must Come which led the League to buy Al Johnson out ishes to subscribe for stock in the new In- to the Front. O. Geo. Y. Travis, the present manager of; have never been told, as they only leaked out ;rnational Club, which is to be formed in ROCHESTER, N. Y., March 11. Editor the Crockery City Base Ball Association and here to-day. When J. AValter Spalding was his city at once. Arrangements have been SPOUTING LIKE: Baseball in this city is W. A. Calhoun.ex manager of the Columbus here a few weeks ago he gave the major por lade whereby anyone can secure a lease to the still in a rather undecided state at the pres Tristatc team, are the prime movers in the tion of his time to Mr. Charles AVeidenfeller, 'ulver Park Grounds. President White is ent writing, although from appearances we proposed League. They are greatly en of the defunct White Stocking Club. The ere in the interests of the International will be a member of the reorganized Inter couraged by the promptness with which tha cause was apparent when the .eague. national League. Manager Powers and different towns have come forward and ex following facts M. T. SRINGSTEAD. President AVhite have nre known. When the Cincinnati Club "was TORONTO ALSO AT WORK. been in Rochester pressed their willingness to enter. An eight bought by the Players' League the price paid TORONTO, March 13. The new Toronto stirring up the enthusiasts concerning n club club league seems from pres'cut indications to was"$40,000. New York, Brooklyn, Chicago, iase Ball Association will have a capital of here the coming season. Gen. Brinker, the be assured. The most Western town in the Cleveland and Boston took $7300, and Phila 10,000 in $50 shares, and every holder of principal owner of last year's club, has re circuit will be Bellaire, while the most East delphia $2500. The Chicago end was owned nore than one share will have a season ticket turned home from his California trip, and he ern one will probably be either Beaver Falls, as follows: John Addison, $4000; AVeiden- or the grounds and grand stand. Canvass- does not seem inclined to take any hand in Water Cave or Beaver. In any event, the ieller, $3000; Murdaugh and Fred Piefter. ng for stock will begin to-day, and the pros- the backing of a club this year, but Mr. extreme length of the circuit will not be over $250 each. Al Johnson had the lioston and ects are excellent. Manager Powers, of Buf- JAS. R. DUNN, Herzberger and Mr. Zimmer, stockholders in seventy miles, and the average jump not over Philadelphia stock, which, with his own, ilo, arrived in Toronto yesterday, lie left last year's club, are endeavoring to get the twenty-five miles. Ashortereireuitthan this ive him $17,500. The League had the New 'resident White in Rochester arranging the The President of the League of American Wheelmen. General to put a fair price on the stands, etc., for eight different cities we do not think can fork, Brooklyn, anil John Addison's stock, (fairs of the new club in that city. General at Culver Park. These gentlemen will un be found in the United States. Some of tha aggregating altogether $10,000. Jrinker will retire from the business and doubtedly enlist several others with them men who will he connected with this com and organize a first-class club for Rochester. pact little league, have been in base ball for WALTER SPALDING'S INDISCRETION. lid. C. AV. Zimmer will probably be the new resident. Buffalo and Syracuse would not be sat fifteen years, so it is safe to say that its affairs! Therefore Weidenfeller held the controll isfied to go into a league that did not have will be conducted in a thoroughly ing interest, and to whatever side he flopped A NEW LEAGUE. ABOUT CONTRACTS. substantial Rochester for a member, for they are well and business-like manner. the power would he given. Hence Walter CONDENSED DESPATCHES. aware of the spirited rivalry that always Our star player, Curt \Veleh, has given his Spalding's wooing of the Chicago man. The AN ATLANTIC ASSOCIATION exists between the clubs of the three cities. old home the go-by this winter. He is work latter at last consented to give the New pcial to SPOTTING Lirf. [PLACED THE FORM OF THE NEW AMERICAN AVe iuive heard several names of well- ing at his trade of potting in Baltimore,where Yorker the power of attorney to vote his The Cleveland team will start for Florida known .managers who could be secured to he will play the coming season on Billy Bar- stock, provided his name was not to be known ext Tuesday. IN THE FIELD. ASSOCIATION CONTRACT. take charge of a club in Rochester in case nie's Association team. in connection with Curt is still the Czar the stock. The promise Sid Farrar has signed to play first base for one was formed here, ol the middle garden, and bids fair to hold was solemnly given, and during the last Indoor base ball has struck Rochester. The the honor for years yet to come. meeting of the Board of Control here L. C. 'olumbus, in place of Lehane. Joe Daly, brother to catcher Tom Daly, has Tiie Late Pennsylvania State League A Model of Terseness and Perfectly University boys and a bicycle club are to Jack Darrah leaves on the 20th, in com« Krauthofl drew up the papers giving Spald have a series of three games. pany with Lytle. Westlake and George, for ing the power of attorney. The latter left in gned to catch for the Brockton, Mass., team he coming season. Since our last letter we have not heard of Portland, Ore. A word of caution to our a happv frame of mind, and the League now Movement Grown.in an Inter Legal Comparison Witli the Na any more desertions of our last It is probable that W. H. De Graff year's players, Portland friends in regard to Darrah might controlled $22,000 of the $40,000. worth of may and if we can hold onto the balance of what save trouble. This we would say: Have n» Block. lie could not control himself when ossibly succeed Mr. Duvol as chairman of is left us we have the foundation ne L. A. AV. Racing Board. state Organization. tional Agreement Contracts. for a very crowd or demonstration on his arrival, and, he arrived in New York, and gave the story strong club. Anoiherpitcher and two catchers above all things, keep the fair sex out of to the first reporter he met. When Weiden A report is going the rounds that Mr. L. C. would be all that is required to make the sight, for if you don't, and Jack should see a feller saw this in print he was furious. Arsons contemplates resigning the presi- READING, Pa., March 12. The proposed Appended is a copy of the new American team complete. pair of bright eyes gazing upon his athletic WEIDBNFELLER MAD. cncy of the Louisville Club. There is no liter-State League of the East has been or Association contract, drawn and approved by Messrs. Herzberger and Zimmer are hustlers. form, he will certainly take to the woods, tof The next mail carried a caustic letter to ruth in it. ganized at last under the title of the Atlantic the legal committee of the Association Messrs and if anything can be accomplished toward he is an awful bashful young man. Be care Bpalding, in which the power of attorney was "Ted" Pritchajd and "Jack" Burke had a Association. A temporary organizatiou was Kramer, Phelps, Russell, Bruce, Elliott and. giving us good ball this season they are the ful, and, once get him safely corralled insido withdrawn, AVeidenfellcr saying that he love fight before the Albany Club, in Lon- fleeted in this city yesterday. The delegates Sutherland all lawyers. The new form ones to do it. ___ M. T. S. the ball park and give him a little time ti» would manage his own business in future. on, Eng., Monday night, for £1000. Pritch- resent were: James Fjtrrington, of Harris- com'plete reads as follows: get over the scare of being so far away from The League was in session in New York at rd won in three rounds. He will now go to mrg; James II. R-indall, of Lebanon; M. J. THIS AGREEMENT, made this day of ERIE EVENTS. home, Portland will have one of the finest the time, and when the letter was read it America, if he can make a match. 'itzgerald. of Trenton; G. W. Carmen, of 18 , between the Base Ball Club, a infielders ever seen on the coast. Ueo. West- caused a panic. The natural leading, and L. Lederman, of Lancaster. News and Gossip About the Many Players inference was Akron, O., base ball enthusiasts have given corporation under the laws of , party of Wintering at That Point. lake, "Pap" Lytle and Billy George are als» that Weidenfeller had sold to Al Johnson, pall hope of a Tri-State League this year. TIIE PROPOSKD CIRCUIT. the first part, and , party of tho second corkers. In view of the batting qualification* thus giving him $20,500 of tho. stock, or a Those who think Word was received that an effort was being ERIE. Pa.. March 10. Editor SPORTING they know predict an Ohio part, witnesseth: LIFE: Ed Borland, who caught for Mead- of Darrah, George and Westlake, we would controlling interest. The League debated eague, with Canton, Mansfield, Youngstown, made to revive the Wilmington (Del.) Club, First Said party of the second part agrees to advise all the ball parks to be enlarged, or the matter for some time, and finally agreed ,ima, Akron and one and assurance was received that Scranton ville last season, has been in daily practice else allow opposing or two other towns of devote his entire time and service as a ball with Lew Bierbauer and is in good form. He teams an extra set of that Al Johnson had to be bought. J. Palmer lie State in it. and \Vilkesbarre would be in line by next player to said party of the first part during the fielders. Many a slick base-stealer will find O'N'eill was intrusted with tho work. The week. Norristown also wants to would make a first-class man for any minor The New York Club has accepted pitcher join the period of this contract. league. the ball waiting for him at second when Clevclander docs not know to this day how lusie's terms $3500 aud forwarded a cou- League, and Manager Furrington, of Harris- Second Said party Lytle is behind the plate. VlTEKOL'8. the League came to negotiate with him. >urg, will investigate its standing. Manager of the seoond part agrees Charley Moore, who played left field for ract. The club is also negotiating with to conform to all the rules and regulations now Dunkirk last year, has signed to play the SPAI.DING KNOCKED OL'T. ,'rane, but $500 dividing the two; he wants Carmen, of Reading, WHS appointed to work adopted or The Sentiment in Wheeling. up the interest in Scranton and Wilkesba,^, whioh may be hereafter adopted by same position for Erie this season. He is a AVHEKI.ING, When A. 0. Spalding returned home he 3000 and is offered $2500. Keefe still says tho party of the first part, appertaining to his fine fielder, W. Va., March 10. Editor THJ? SEW LKAGUB a good base-runner and hits well. SPORTING LIFE: The was met by Weidenfeller, who asked him ic will not play for less than $4500, while CHRIJTENrfiD. sorviues aforesaid. Chnrley &ccUriat will piny oontcr fi«l
curred between the Hoosier chief and the explained to a correspondent the origin and nala. At last Boston and Philadelphia deserted ment with Baltimore. There's no doubt of other League magnates. I workings of the deal. Concluding, he said: VIr. Johnson for the. Association end he was EXCUSES FOR JOHNSON. tl'°.t Or his receipt of $200 upon it. A court THE BKOTHEBS ALL. "On the evening of Monday, Fob, 22, I w»s christened 'the Brotherhood orphan.' The Brunell Analyzes Johnson's may decide this contract good despite basft SPORTING Motives LIFE. For PUBLISHED WEEKLY AT The reporters were mistaken, howeyer, in at the St. James Hotel, when Mr. Abell, of the Spulding-Thurman combination was triumphant, Selling Out and Apologetically De ball law, which doesn't do very well in the ;heir conclusions, as subsequent events have Brooklyn Club, invited me to call at his house. and the programme was to 'freeze out1 Mr. fends the Transaction Details of the average court. Certainly he was not bound So. 34 South Third Street, Philada. made manifest. President Soden, of the Bos- tVhen I arrived I met Messrs. liyrne, AbeU and Johnson, who stood by and saw the good work to the Association. Certainly, too, Boston Deal Comment Upou. the General Situa baught him of Frazer, though BY THE ,on Club, who presided at all the sessions of Doyle. 'How can we settle this?' asked Mr. go on. tion. it didn't pay ;he League, affirms that the best of harmony Abell. 'Come into the Associaion,' said I, "Sooa afterwards Mr. Johnson drew Ws fifth for him. and friendly feeling prevailed, and he did CLEVELAND O., March 12. Editor SPORT Certainly, Sporting Life Publishing Company. showing him seven telegrams from seven Asso ace, and the crash came which tore the czar of ING LIFE: After standing out alone until after the Association break and not have a single occasion to caution the ciation clubs, authorizing me to offer bim a mse ball, Mr. Spalding, from his throne, and the signing of Stricker and Itadford by Ir speakers to keep within proper and parlia all seemed wrecked, fighting and planning win, the wily Arthur sought to also sign THOS. S. I>AXDO...... President. Vanohise. 'I'm in the best base ball organiza- covered the 'white-winged angel of peace,' his way into condition again, Al Johnson | f. C. KICHTKR...... Vice President. mentary language; that there was no bitter- jon,' said ho, 'and cannot leave it for a worse. Mr. Thurman, with dust. By a fortunate chain Childs to a Boston contract. This was batl uess displayed nor any lack of confidence ex finally has got out of base ball with a few faith. So was Baniie's nailing the man after J. CLIFF BANDO...... Treasurer. Will you sell out?' 'Not to the National of circumstances the Cincinnati Club had been thousand dollars loss. It is true that he went pressed in the sincerity and loyalty of any League,' eaid I, 'bat to an individual, yea.' placed in the hands of four trustees, three of giving Syracuse the privilege of selling him person present. The League was facing a out in a peculiar way and injured the Ameri anywhere by Thtmuan, his agent. i'or All Cheques, Drafts, Money Order* and finally, after comparing notes, we fixed on $35,- whom were favorable to Mr. Johnson, Imme can Association by so doing. But who would difficult problem, said Mr. Soden. For two 100 as a fair price. diately after the American Association faith's sake, Baltimore had better give him Remittances must be made payable whole days it endeavored to reach the most left the have (lone less? Johnson cannot be blamed up, Boston pay Syracuse the release money "Abell said it waa insanity to leave me oat. National Agreement he offered to sell the Cin for his move when the heat of passion at (he to the order of satisfactory method of doing what it unani I think I can get that priae for you,' said he. ' and Childs be sent here. The right in the mously agreed should be done, namely, to cinnati Club to the League, but could obtain no fix he left them in has subsided within the case, as the correspodence puts it, rests on THE SPORTING LIFE PUBLISHING CO. place a League club in Cincinnati. He agreed to answer me yea or no last Wednes satisfactory proposition. He then decided to breasts of the men of the American Associa these pegs. day. The answer came 'No.' Then I pre enter another fight, which was sure to be disas tion. Has he anything directly to thank POST OFFIC'K BOX, 948. All of the reporters at the New York NEWS NOTES AND COMMENT. schedule meeting of the League were most pared to fight. You know the rest. Mr. Abell trous to everybody concerned. He did this as a them for? Not an iota. He was taken into FRANCIS C. KICHTEIS, Editor-ra-CUief. >ffered me a place for my Cincinnati Club in the the Association The Cleveland Club now wishes it had beautifully thrown off the scent. Even the matter of pride and satisfaction. He took the fold simply to benefit the As Paul Kadford to lead off its batting list and shrewdest of the "nincompoops of the press" League. 'Not for my right hand,' was my club into the Association with that idea. In sociation. JAS. C. DAYTON...... Business Manager. "Good-fellowship play the vacant field. were badly fooled answer, and I meant it. The authority from describing his base ball experience to a World cuts no figure in base Al Johnson goes to Louisville early next the seven Association clubs was asked for and reporter not long ago he said: 'I've been patted ball," said he to-day. "I told Dickinson, as TERMS: KEPT GrjESSINO. he says, week and theuce to Hot Springs for three The fact that a number of the League mag riven to prevent the other Association people on the back until I'm round-shouldered and that I'd been patted on the back weeks. He will be married to lovely SnbscriptioD, per annum (tostage paid)...... $4.OO )eing until I was round-shouldered, and, thrown Six mouths...... " " ...... S.25 nates remained in New York alter the filled with distrust when the newspapers thrown down so often that my teeth are loose.' Kate Mitchell about April 15, and go to told of my conference with Abell. Consequently when the League did make him down until all my teeth were loose. In ad Three m
nd fight out the issue with the League in THE ASSOCIATION CHAMPIONSHIP lis city." SCHEDULE FOR 1891. 'HILADELPHIA POINTERS. BASEBALL. Vpn der Ahe remarked: "Well, the Asso- ation is not yet whipped, and we will make lovements of the Local Clubs—The Phtllie* big fight before giving up." "That's about Off For Cape May—News of the Athletio ie size of it," chimed iu Munson. "Cincin- and the experiment will be watched with interest: Club—The Team Called For Duty—An In ati favors an Association club, and the mat- complete Outfield-Current Local News WORK WELL T of putting a new club in here will cer- Clati. At Philadclf/tia. At Bdltimort. At Bottom. Al Cincinnati. At C'lli'inbui. At Lonarttte. At St. Louii. 'and Gossip. DONE! At Wathinglon. ainly be discussed at the iveihing to-day." April 13,14,15,16. April PHILADELPHIA, March 13. The "I 18.20,21,22. June 2, 3, 4, 5. JuneS, 7, 8, 9. May 26, 27, 28, 29. M»j30,:w, 31,Jel. April 23, 24, 25. interest am surprised at Mr. Johnson's action." Athletic..,. June 11. 13, 15. June 17, 17, 18. Ann. 8, 9. f the local magnates, aid Kalph Lazarus, 10. Aug. 11, 12, 13. Ang. 1. 2, 4. Aug. 5. 6, 7. June 23, 24, 25, 27. players, and base bail & DISASTER TDRNED INTO A VICTORY of the Columbus Club. Sept. 28. 29. 30. Am. 20. 22, 24. Sept. 13, 14, 15. Sept. 10,11,12. Sept. 19, 20. 22. S«pt. 16. 17, ublic has been centered on the surprising After all he has said about sticking with 18. Aug. 16. 17. 18. Ha; 2, 4, 5. April 23, 2*, 25. May 30, 30, 31. IMay 24,26, 27, 28. June «, 7, 8, 9. Juue 2, 3, 4, 5. April 18, 20, 21. ohuson deal and the important meeting of ie Association I thought he would stay as Baltimore. June 29. June 24, 25, 26, 27. June 1; Ang. 5,6,7. Ang. 1, 2, 4. Ang. 11,12, 13. ie Association at Cincinnati, BY THE ASSOCIATION. ong as there Aug. 8,9,10. June 16, 17, 18. and but little was anything left. However, Jnljl.3,21,22,23.24. Aug. 15,17, 18. Sept. 16, 17. 18. Sept. 19, 20, 22. Sept. 10,11,12. Sept. 13, 14, 15. Oct. 1. 2, 3, 5. ttention has been paid to local affairs. With am sure no business man can endorse such April 27,28,29,30. April 8. 9. 10, 11, May 26, 27, 28, 29. May 30,30, 31. Je. June 2. 3, 4, 5. he Athletic Club matters have cliou. June 6. 7, 8, 9. April 13, H. 15, 10. been praeti- It will not take many deals of this BOB ton...... Jane 19. 20, 22. July 25, 27, 29. An*. 11, 12, 13. 1. Au«r. 8, 9, 10. Aug. 5, 6, 7. An?. 1,2, 4. June 11, 13,15. ally at a stand-still, owing to the absence of Johnson's Desertion Offset and the ind to kill of!' the game. If the League con- Oct. I, t2, 3. Sept. 24, 25, 26. Sept. 19, 20, 22. Sept. 115,17, 18. Sept. 13, 14, 16. Sept. 10, 11, 12. July 21, 22, 23. resident Wagnerand Manager Sharsig, who, nues such rule or ruin policy it will be May 20, 21, 22, 23. May 15, 1C, 18, 10. May 6. 7, 8, 9. April 27,28,29,30. April 14, 15, 16, 17. April 8,9, 11, 12. Slav 11, 12, 13, 14. etween attending a schedule committee Cincinnati July 4, 4, Jar/13, 14, IS. 'allies Turned on the League-Cin nly a question of a short time before interest Julys, 9, 11. 6. June 30; July 1, 2. June 26, 27, 28. June 23, 24, 25. July 16, 18, 20. leeting in St. Louis, and the Association vill be lest in thesport." Sept. 5, 7, 7. Sept. 1, 2, 3. Aug. 25, 26, 27. Oct. 1, 3, 4. AUK. 20, 22. 23. Ang. 15, 16, 18. Ang. 28, 29, 31. neeting in Cincinnati, have been kept away Gus Schmelz said: "If the League thinks M»jr 6, 7, 8, 9. May 20,21,22,23. May 11, 12, 13, 14. April 18, 19,20,21. April 8,9. 11, 12. April 14, 15,16, 17. May 15. 16, 18, 19. om home ever since last Friday. Treasurer cinnati Held in Line-Details >is means our downfall they are sadly mis- Columbui. July 1(5, 18, 20. July 13, 14, 15. Julv 4, 4, 6. June 12, 13, 14. June 16, 17, 18. June 26, 27, 28. July 8,9,11. Aug. 28, 29. 31. AM?. 25, 26, 27. Sflpt. 1,2,3. Sept. 24, 26, eorge Wagner, however, during the week aken. We will be in the field in the spring 27. Aug. 15, 16, 18. Ang. 20, 22,23. Sept. 6, 7, 7. ame to terms with catcher Milligan Slav 11, 12,13, H. May i), 7, May 15, 16, IS, 19. Apr. 23, 24, 25,26. May 1,2. 3, and ol the Schedule Meeting. ith eight clubs, aud good ones at that. 8, 9. 4. April 27, 28, 29. SO. May 20, 21, 22, 23. gned him for one year at a very liberal palding, Sodeu et al. are trying to drive the Ixmiiiille July IS, 14, 15. Ju'y 8. 9, 11. July 16,18,20. June 19, 20, 21. June 23, 24,25. June 30, July 1, 2. July 4, 4, 6. Aug. 25, 2«, 27. Sept. 5, 7, 7. Aug. 28,29,31. July 25, 26, 28. July 22, 23, 24. alary. American Association off the face of the Oct. 1,3, 4. Sept. 1, 2, 3. Mr. Wagner also The American May 15, 10, 18, 19. May 11, 12,13,14. Mny 20, 21, 22,23. May 1, 2, 3, 4. April 23,24,25,26. April 18,19,20,21 had an interview with Association seems to have arth. If they should succeed it will be a May 6. 7, 8, 9. 'ardie Richardson who came on from Utica been really rejuvenated and to be able to do bus orry day for base ball and the ball players. St. Lonli.. July 4. 4, 8. July 16,18,20. Julv 8,9, 11. Juue 16, 17, 18. June 19, 20, 21. Junel2, 13, 14. July 13, 14, 15. Sept. 1, 2, 3. Ang. 28. 29,31. Sept. 5, 7, 7. July 22,23. 24. July 25, 26, 28. Sept. 24, 26, 27. Ang. 26.26,27. I Mike Griffin's request, to do business for iness satisfactorily on its own account, without 'hey are trying to make a big monopoly of ie latter; nothing definite was done iu this ie business. They will not succeed, April 8,9. 10, 11. April 27, 28, 29, 30. May 2, 4, 6; June Juue 0, 7, 8, 9. Juno 2, 3, 4, 5. May 30, 30, 31,Jel. May 26, 27, 28, 29. the assistance or advice of any outside rival for Wmhln'n. July 25. 27,29. June 19, 20, 22. 29,30; July 1, 2. Aug. 1,2,4. Aug. 6.6.7. Ang. 8, 9, 10. Aug. 11, 12, 13. tatter, however, but the probability is that leir success will mean that interest in the Sopt. 24, 25, 26. AUK. 20, 2i, 24. Sept. 28. 29, 30. Sept. 10. 11. 12. Sept. 13, 14, 15. Sept. 16. 17, 18. Soul. 19. 20, 22. ie peerless centre fielder will wear an ath- power, the use of leading strings, or the "pro ame will die put." tection" of a power which seems to sadly ;tic uniform next "season. George Wood is Billy Barnie, the manager of the Balti- ort will probably be made to induce Judge ill unsigned. He has offers from two League stand in need of some protection for and mores, said: "I never thought Johnson Plaintiff's say they, with Johnson, Brunell his secretary, George Munson. J. Earle was and Ward formed an incorporation last Oc laxwell to hear the preliminary motion, speechless, lubs, and is also wanted for Mike Kelly's against itself. In view of the past record of would sell. I don't know what we will do yet, and he refused to make any com ew Cincinnati Club, but would tober tbr the purpose of purchasing the udge Maxwell is rightfully regarded as one ments save that he would have wagered prefer to the Association, it is quite refreshing to note ut we will be right in line for the opening. f the most able men on the bench, and in ad- al lay in Philadelphia. Under the circum- will go and sleep on it and I can then tell L,eague club of Cincinnati and placing the most anything that Al Johnson would remain the gratifying change in the methods, policy same in the Players' League. iition the distinguished court is a great lover tances he aud the Athletic Club should have lore about it." Johnson, firm to the Association. Der Boss Manager o trouble in coming to and conduct of the organization and to wit Brunei 1 and Ward were appointed trustees f base ball and a rapid worker at law. If accepted the situation very philosophically, a mutually satis- Xach Phelps ex-president of the Associa- Fudge Maxwell gives his consent the matter actory understanding. The report that Mc- ness the gradual increase of confidence in the on, said: "I don't believe it, and won't be- for the benefit of all. Plaintiffs say that the and with a smile said: "Well, we'll patch up trustees are^about to, or have, entered into vill probably be heard within a few days. ieachey had signed was premature, as he Association's future which is diffusing itself eve it until I hear it from Johnson." a the break and go on just the same." as not yet accepted the club's terms. conspiracy for the purpose of diverting the f the temporary injunction is allowed, all The Boston and Phiadelphia people scoffed among the friends of that body and the gen The Association men all agreed that John- vork on the Western avenue grounds will be It will thus be seen that the Athletic out- on should, as a matter of principle, have purposes of the corporation and to injure and at the thought of compromise with the eral public. harm these plaintiffs, and in prejudice to topped until the final order of court. Then eld is still unsettled, as the only man signed iven the Association a chance to purchase at League, and the representatives of the other 3r the outfield is Vandyke, and he The spirited resentment of unjust treatment, their interest have fraudulently conspired he defeated party will, as a matter of course, clubs took equally as determined a stand in is re- ]>e same figure before selling out to his and arry the matter to the circuit court, and that orted as having also signed with the Sioux the timely withdrawal from the one-sided Na he Association's bitterest enemy. to sell out to the National League. Hence the matter. The meeting began on Tuesday, the Court is asked to appoint a receiver for act would mean another extended period of Dity Club, to which Sheibeck went. The tional Agreement compact,the brilliant flank and the opening hours ot the session were de isentinl parts of the team the infield The Association's Wise Course. all the effects of the club, and finally for a delay. Thomas B. Paxton, who will repre- voted to a discussion and movement on the National League by which ent the League of the Cincinnati situa attery departments are all right, however, The schedule meeting was held Tuesday, sale of all its effects and franchises and an interests in the coming legal tion. It was unanimously agreed to put an Cincinnati was captured, the patience under equitable division ray, said he is prepared to meet any point the nd so the friends of the club need foel uo larch 11, in the Grand Hotel, seven clubs among all the stockholders Association club in this city. A resolution neasiness. One battery misrepresentation, the silent persistence in a of the prooeeds in proportion to their inter Association people may raise. "If the plain- was passed providing is likely to be miss- eing represented, viz.: Athletic, Boston, iffs are creditors that each member ng, however, as a despatch from Columbus nettled policy, the politic abstention from 5altimore, Washington, Columbus, St. Louis ests. Another prayer is that the corporation of the League," said he, "I should deposit with President Kramer inside contract-breaking owns the lease to the Western avenue uppose we will pay them off." tates that President Wagner has arranged to under great provocation, nd Louisville. The delegates were J. Earle of fifteen days the sum of $5000. to be held by elease catcher Cross and pitcher Meakin to the resolute resistance to the temptation to Vaguer and Wm. Sharsig, Athletics; Julian grounds, aud the Court is asked to restrain CINCINNATI CLUB AFFAIRS. him and used as may be directed by the board any attempt Much unfavorable comment Columbus, if that club should not be able to load up with excessive salary lists, the heroic B. Hart and M. J. Kelly, Boston; Wm. Bar- to use the grounds for any pur was caused by of directors of the American Association. It old O'Connor and poses other than was contemplated by the in attempt of A. L. Johnson to add insult to is understood that Baldwin to their con- fortitude in the face of seeming great disaster, io, Baltimore; H. B. Benuett and Mr. Sulh- this fund shall be used in racts. rland, Washington; Messrs. Cohen, Lazarus, forming of this corporation. njury. Not satisfied with deserting the part, if necessary, for the establishment ot a and the skillful methods of extricating itself The Court granted the temporary Association, he went out of his way to inter Every ball player in the United States 1. Tompkins and Schmelz, Columbus; Chris order as club in Cincinnati. eads THE SPORTING LIFE. Manager Shar- from apparent dilemmas, have all combined 'on der Ahe aud (ieo. Munson, St. Louis; prayed for, and so the grounds are tied up, fere with its players, and wired Kelly to NO TROUBLE ABOUT GROUNDS. thus forcing the League to use the tick to the League. League agents tried to ig is well aware of this, and, therefore, for to put the Association in a new and better Caeh Phelps and J. C. Chapman, Louisville, old Union Offers have been received from three dif ears, instead of wasting time, ink and post-- light before the 'resident Kramer presided. grounds, which will cost $15,000 to fit up. >ribe Kelly during the day to jump his con- ferent parties offering public, to huld old friends, to ract, but to furnish the Associa ge in writing his players separately when to make TO HOLD CINCINNATI. Previous to this suit John E. Bruce, of coun he would not be tempted. He is tion with grounds. The people who made the ( port new ones, and to bring the League to a sel for the Players' League, had transferred oyal to the Association, aud League boodle tor duty, he has used THE SPORTING realization of the fact that The entire day was taken up with consid- proposition said they knew that Cincinnati AVE as a medium wherewith to reach them it at last has a real ring the Cincinnati all the stock and franchises and rights of the vill not move him. Mike Kelly left at noon wanted rival in the situation in all of its Association ball, and they believed it II together, expeditiously and surely. This field of battle and the hall of di ihascs. President Kramer got this strong club to Paxton and Warringtou, who have on a hunt for players. He will have a first- to be a splendid opportunity. One of the plomacy, and a been retained Inss team and has carte blanche to sign ear, as usual, Manager Sliarsig issues his loeman worthy of its steel. nessagc from Boston: by the League. the offers came from the C. aud O. Railroad Com fticial call iu this column. All players The Association was never stronger than it "Have just LEGISLATIVE AND EXECUTIVE WORK. >layers he thinks will make a rattling team pany, and another from the B. and O. The learned of Johnson's actions. He 'or Cincinnati. Tony Mullnue wants to sign nder contract to the Athletic Club are here- is to-duy in all that goes to make a base ball ccupied the position of trustee of the other The Association reassembled in good humor proposition of the former was received with iy requested to report for duty promptly on over the temporary injunction, after 12 vith Kelly. The King will not sign him, some favor. It is proposed to build a park iu organization strong; it never had more real wnors of the stock in tho Cincinnati Club. Ho 'n accordance with the Association's policy londay, March 23, in order to prepare for ould cot dispose of his o'clock, and transacted a great deal of im Covington, where there is every assurance ne coming season. friends and well-wishers than now, and never own interest, having ao- portant business. lot to sign any player who has signed any epted the President Kramer called that Sunday games will be permitted, and the THK was so popular with the general public, position, adversely to the trust. An the body to; order, previous agree'.nent or contract. His outfield PHILADELPHIA TEAM. njunction should be served upon him at once, when the work of tak grounds can be easily reached by the electric Tlie Philadelphia team is practically made which invariably sympathizes with the per ing steps to prevent any further throw-downs vill be Andrews, Johnston and Fogarty, and cars or the C. and O. trains in fifteen minutes lolil the grounds at all oronts. I authorize Kuchne will guard third base. Hoy will be ip, and so the're is little to be said about it. secuted, respects the spirit that resents ou to do so in of the Association on the part of any of its from this side of the river. Some believe ?ow that Al Johnson is my behalf, as I paid an instal clubs was at once begun. transferred to Kelly if needed. that it would be out of base ball imposition, and applauds the man or organ ment of rent; am an oTner and have an interest best to build a park on this here need be nofurther uneasiness about first ization that has the courage DESERTIONS NO I.ONGERIPOSSIBLE. THE GROUND QUESTION. side of the river, as it is thought that the iase, as Delehanty of convictions a the trust. This matter must be fought out The Cincinnati Association Club will im authorities will not be disturbed. It and the heart to battle n Cincinnati. According to the resolution adopted at the will oner no serious objections to s just possible, however, that the Philadel for them. Thousands Do not approve of trying any New York meeting each club deposited mediately be incorporated with a capital Sunday ball. All the Association clubs are of base ball lovers, who ther city. Will lend financial support from with phia Club may have some trouble about detest base ball President Kramer 55 per cent, of its capital stock of $25,000, of which amount $20,000 has pledged to contribute players to the new Cin ^hindle, monopoly, are watching lerc and contribute players. C. A. PRINCE." already been subscribed for. There can as the Wagners are apparently de- with deep interest stock interest, thus giving the President con- be cinnati team, and "King" Kelly will be ermined to test the validity of their three- the Association's struggle for home rule, self- Philadelphia, as usual, was straight in line ^rolling interest in each club and making it no question as to the solidity of the American placed at the helm to act as manager and Association Club ear contract with Shindle in court, and government uud equal rights, rejoicing in its with Boston, as delegate J. Earle Wagner 'impossible for any of them to jump. This in Cincinnati. It will be captain. All the absent magnates George iccordiugly have eeeived the following message from operated strictly by local capitalists. The served or will serve success hitherto, and fervently hoping for a his stock was securely sealed in a strong tin box W. Wagner, C. A. Prince and Harry Vonder- Bhindlc with a notice to report for duty to mother: and deposited in the vault of a Cincinnati feeling is growing stronger every day for the horst telegraphed to hold Cincinnati at any triumphant conclusion of the battle. That Association. ilanagcr Sharsig on the 23il inst. "Instruct President Kramer to prevent trans- trust and deposit company. Now a club can cost and fight for the ground lost when A. L. The Philadelphia team will this season be will surely result if the Association shall but er of lease at all hazard;, and retain him to only leave the Association in the month of The committee on grounds has two places Johnson surrendered his holdings to the continue 11 view, on both of which they have he strongest in all respects the club has had undeviatingly in the proper course roceed against Johnson individually as trustee November and by a two-thirds vote of the secured League. or years, and in batting will be superior to marked out for it by the best friend it ever or our interests. Get ball grounds in Cincin- body. in option the Athletic grounds, east of Peud- MIKE KELLY'S LOYALTY. leton, and the Licking River Park, iu Coving- all prior Philadelphia teams. The only ap- had THE SPORTING LIFK and, so far, con ati or in Covington to use in meantime. Hold HUSTLING FOE A NEW CLUB. The League agent here, Cale Van Hamni, mrent weak spot in the team is the pitching ion, right across the river. Both grounds are made an effort yesterday sistently followed. Hew to the line let icily. Don't give up the city. Messrs. Von der Ahe, Barnie, Hart and easily to induce Kelly to lepflrtmcnt, where one more experienced ana GEOROB Sehmelz were appointed a committee to com accessible, the first by numerous rail return to the League fold, but the King said: eliable first-class the chips fall where they may! W. WAGNER." .vay lines in 15 minutes, and the second in 12 pitcher is needed, all the President Vonderhorst telegraphed from plete the arrangements for locating and "No; I want nothing more to do with the >itchers under contract, with the exception of Nothing but praise can be given the Asso maintaining the Association Club minutes from the central portion of the city. League masters. I have cast my fortunes jleason, Jaltimorc: at Cincin It is also possible that if the League being more or less experimental. ciation for the manner in which it handled nati. Immediately after George Munsou, does not with the American Association and I propose The club officials are, however, keeping a Hold on to Cincinnati. Advise Association lake advantage of its option on the Campus to stick." Flattering the Cincinnati problem and turned a disaster not to do anything Larry Gatto, Billy Barnie and President offers were made the ook-out for a strong pitcher, and will 1111- into that might receive the con- Bennett, of the Washington Club, ;he Association will step in. The option ex only," but he would not waver in the stand loubtedly a victory. The defection of A. L. John- lemnatlon of the public, but be determined to made a pires on the 17th. laud one before the season opens. eon has really been a blessing in disguise. trip along Third street unit soon se he had taken. Kel said that he had suspected There is a deal ou now for an exchange of ueet the League in every one ot its contempti- cured about all the capital stock BARNIE MAD. all along that Johnson would sell out, for he nitfielder Sunday Like a thunderstorm, though terrific while it tle move?, but only with of the new All of the Association men were for Grtiber, the well-known honest and straight- Cincinnati team. The new clubis to be capi wrathy wrote him two or three letters and sent him Cleveland pitcher, and the trade may be lasted, it cleared and purified the atmosphere; "orwflrd actions worthy of our Association. talized at fc'5,000. over Johnsou's uncalled-for advice to Keliy several telegrams which wereneverauewered. to jump his .Association contract, effected. Up to the time of the sell-out the Association Vill furnish funds and players as may be ne- Mike Kelly signed a contract to captain which is "I knew that Al wanted to get out of base All of the players except Thompson, Myers was on the defensive in Cincinnati, inasmuch *sary." and manage the new Cincinnati Club for what his telegram to stick to the League ball and, I think, he was prompted in selling nd Sunday reported the meant in erlect. Barnie was specially angry for duty to Manager as Johnson's position, both as to his property Hon. J. J. O'Neil sent this note of defiance: coming season, and subscribed $1000 of the tor fear that he would be knocked nut in the iVri^lit ou Tuesflay, and on Wcvlmsstlay tlvo "Success capital stock nrut outspoken iu flenunoiation of .Jolinsoil. courts. If there had been no danger on that rights and his team, was not absolutely as- to you in your fight against the of $25,000. He and Messrs. The Association is entire party proceeded to Cape May, where cold-blooded conspirators." Wagner, Schmelz and Hart prepared a list aware that he is doing score I think Johnson would have lived up hey are quartered at the Aldine Hotel, eurcd, but was open to legal attack, with all all he can to weaken it," said the Balti- to his Association Agreement. A COMMITTEE RKPORT FOR FIGHT. of League stars not under contract, and they morean. We are going 5very pleasant day will be devoted to getting sorts of possible legal complications and costly A were all wired for their terms. "I believe, too, that Al Johnson to have a first-class club in Cincinnati just he kinks out of their muscles. committee on ways and means was ap- Responses would have stuck if he had not been The boys ap- delays for himself and the Association. Now >ointed by President Kramer to consider the began to come in about noon, and three or the same, and it will be every bit as good as >car to be in pretty good condition after their four were engaged by wire, their terms led away by Brunei!, the man who was sore the League team. I know what I am talking ongwiuter's rest, and are of the boot is on the other leg, the League being ituatiou and report to the Association what being because we didn't elect him secretary, and opinion thatthey the object of legal attack, while course to pursue. After a thorough discus- accepted. It was announced in the evening about when I tell you this, my boy. Then will be in the race for the League pennant. the that explains his attacks and stabs at the are lots of players in the market and there Association knows precisely ion of several hours the following report that Harry Vatighn, Dicky Jolmstoii, George Association." 'Sunday is not likely to come East at all, as where it wus E. Andrews, Charles Kail bourn, Ned Crane, are many who want to come to Cincinnati :ic is pretty sure to be transferred to aud is unhampered made by the committee: As a result of the three days' labor the As s^ne iu action, "The committee Yank Robinson and Sutcliil'o had been fa and play on Kelly's team. The team I am other club. Thompson aud Myers arrived of as heretofore impatiently appointed by you to investi sociation is in better shape than it ever was, ;oing to pick up and gate the present status in reference to vorably heard from and would be signed. It will surprise some of the Thursday and joined the team at Cape May nsively awaiting the was also stated that Keefe, with a good schedule completed, the new Cin League croakers." io-day. the possible action .cancy in the American Association respeot- Rusie, Con Daly, cinnati Club organized, new grounds at com t its opponent. The League now has the ex 'ully report that, after a careful examination, Arthur Whitney, Jimmy Fogarty, Hormmg mand, stock THE LAW STEPS IN. LOCAL JOTTINGS. and Knight were being negotiated pledged and some excellent This morning John E. Bruce, high-salaried team of "starquitters," they are led to seriously question the validity of with. players signed. The Association is now in the attorney The Athletic season tickets have been Manager Kelly was given a commission to of the Players' League club in this city, selling with a rush unprecedented in recent of which the Association is well rid, and is ;he aliened transfer of the Cincinnati Base Ball sign all players shape to do business at the old stand, with turned lub to according to his judgment, better prospects over to Paxton & Warriugton, the years,"which leads Manager Sharsig to the "kept Kues«ing" as to its habitation and the the League owners. Bnd left Cincinnati in the evening for a than ever. Never was i' lawyors for the purchasers of Johnson'a in "They recommend that the president and the more popular than now. jonclnsion that there is a great season ahead results ot present and future legal moves, player-hunting trip. It was also decided that terests, all the books, seals, records, leases ror the Athletic Club in particular and the while the Association is free to locate attorneys of the Association be empowered to the new Cincinnati team should play in Bos and insurance of the club, together with Association a new nstitute, or cause to be instituted, FROM THE SEAT OF WAR. in general. and inexpensive ground, gather a strong team such pro ton on Fast Day, April 2, and play in the Dutch" Oehlcr and the keys to the park "Short stop Alien is in the clnss of ball ceedings in law or in equity in Cincinnati courts suburban The League within Cincinnati's supporting capacity, and towns near there until the opening Special News of tli« Johnson Sell-out and purchasers held possession for players who never get broken fingers. or elsewhere, as may bo deemed most advisable ot the champion season in St. Louis. the Association Schedule Meeting—No one brief hour, when Judge Maxwell, of the itart the ball rolling at popular prices, while Pitcher Ferguson, now dead, was another of under all circumstances. THE QUESTION OF GROUNDS. Weakening Anywhere. Superior Court, granted a temporary re lhat class, and Harry Wright, although he the Cincinnati League Club will be still en They further recommend that it is to tho The question of new grounds was also con CINCINNATI, O., March 11. Editor SPORT straining order, and the Western avenue lias played every position, never had a broken gaged in finding its legal and financial bear jest interest of the Association to at once es sidered by the Association, but nothing defi ING LIFE: The American Association people grounds are thus tied up. The plaintiffs are finger." Record. Dunlap and many other ings. By holding Cincinnati and arranging tablish and cause to be located a club in Cin nite was done. Three eligible sites were have not been conquered by the League. Charles A. Prince, John C. Haynes, Arthur players can say the same thing. There is no its affairs there as it has the Association has cinnati to begin operations at the opening of the considered. The Covington grounds, just The sell-out on last Monday made them a Dixwell and Julian B. Hart, of Boston and reason why any player except the catcher George and J. Knrle completely turned the tables on the League playing season. across the river, were most favored. They little panicky at the time, but they have Wagner, of Philadel should receive broken fingers if the ball is They beg to report that they are informed can be reached in twelve phia. The defendants are Al Johnson, J. II properly handled. and has proven to the world that it is minutes. It re rallied in grand style and are not at all dis the Lhat because of the practices lately indulged ia quired twenty minutes to reach the grounds couraged. They have fully decided to place Brunell, of Cleveland; John M. Ward, ol Daniel Knouft, brother to the well-known equal of the senior organization in the ability by the National League, the sense of the Cin in dispute, and they can't be reached this a club in Cincinnati in opposition to the Brooklyn; E. B. Talcott, of New York; John pitcher, Ed Kuoiiff, may be given a trial by to plan and the energy and courage to exe cinnati public is favorable to the American As year with the improved facilities in fewer League team, and have taken preliminary E. Bruce, of Cincinnati; A. G. Spalding, of the Philadelphia Club. cute; had it weakly given up Cincinnati its sociation and to 25-cent ball. than ten minutes. steps in the matter. Popular prices and Sun Chicago, and J. Palmer O'Neil, of Pittsburg Captain Auson says Bob Alien can get th» sun would have set then and there. They believe, under all circumstances, that From all that was said and done it was day ball will have the call here, and, with a The plaintiffs say that the trustees are ball out of his hand quicker than any other about to, or have, entered into a conspiracy The other work accomplished at the sched this is the proper course to pursue. uite evident that the Association people are noil-conflicting schedule, the Association club player he ever saw. In that particular Alien ull of fight and determined to win. They is sure for the purpose of diverting the purpose ol is certainly a second Bastian. ule meeting was all in the line of advance Louis KRAIIER, President. ? to have a successful season. Ample ZACB PIIF.LPS, are building a base ball organization from the backing will be secured for the club. On the corporation and to injure and harm plain Tyug. who at one time pitched for the ment, and deserving of commendation. The ground up and there will be no treachery in this point there is no doubt, for it has been tiffs, and in prejudice to their interests have Philadelphia Club, and who caught for the EUMIT TOMKI.NS, fraudulently adoption of the stock-in-trust plan, the revi J. B. HART, the ranks. Several of the Cincinnati League promised by men who appreciate the fact that conspired to sell out to the Harvard College team in the famous 2-1-iun- siou of the constitution, and the new contraci players have offered to sign, but they were there is money in Association ball in National Lengue. The court was also askei ing game, has been chosen captain of thn W«f. BARNIE." this to nre nil designed to legitimize base ball, to re told that no business would be done with city/ appoint a receiver for all the effects of the Staten Island Cricket Ciub's base ball team. THE SINEWS OP WAR. men under contract. club, and finally for a sale of all its effects Treasurer George Wagner, of the Athletio dound to the credit of the Association and tc In order to meet the League with its own Al Johnson's sell-out on Monday was a OTHER BUSINESS OF THE DAY. crusher to the Association people at the time. and franchise, and an equitable divisioi Club, feels certain that the Association has assure its perpetuation. It is also pleasant tc weapons and to provide the means of defend The contracts of among all the stockholders of the proceeds in risen greatly in public esteem ing the Association against present and Charles Jones, Charles In the end it may result in much good to the iu its manly note that the Association has followed tin future Snyder, James Macullar and John Kelly, as organization, for it has spurred the members proportion to their interests. The court was course iu the face of the League tactics on nullification of the Reserve assaults of the enemy, the following resolu Association umpires, on also asked to restrain any attempt to use th contract-jumping. And George'W. Rule with th< tion was proposed and adopted: were approved. and they will make a more determined is abso abolition of the Sales System, thus profiting The finance committee, consisting of St stand against the Czar, Al Spalding,*and his grounds. A temporary order was granted as lutely correct in his opinion. "WHEREAS, In view of tho existing biso ball prayed for. by the lessons of the bitter past and the teach Louis, Baltimore and Boston, appropriatec unscrupulous followers. Colonel John I. Rogers has had a great deal controversy it is essential that there shouM bo the entire amount of TOO CONFIDING The Association continued its meeting to of domestic trouble recently, ings of THK SPORTING LIFE, and putting money contributed by ASSOCIATION MEN. aside from his it sufficient funds raised to meet all emergencies, the clubs ($35,000) for emergencies as they The Association men placed too much re day and will be in session for several days baseball cares and worries. All his inter eclf abreast of the times. This places it in bo it therefore may arise outside of the Cincinnati plant liance in the promises of the Cleveland man, The seven clubs turned over to Presiden esting children have but recently undergone marked contrast to the National League "Kei'jlced, That each club member be re which is to be a joint stock company. for they maintained all along that he woulcl Kramer 55 per cent, of their capital stock severe illnesses, but hnppily they have recov which, we regret to say, obstinately persist quired to deposit with the president of the Asso A resolution was adopted doing away wit! notdisposeof his interest in the Cincinnati to be held by him in trust and as a protectiot ered. A favorite sister, however, was less . in clinging to its old idols and defiantly re ciation, within fifteen days from this date, the the sales system entirely, and players wil Club to the National Leauue, and even after against further defections. BAN JOHNSON. fortunate, as she succumbed' last Monday to hereafter be transferred puerperal fever. The jecting the new and better system, simplj sum of $5000, to be held by him and used as may from one club to an the deal was consummated they refused to FRINCETON'S PROGRAMME. shock prostrated the be directed by the board of directors other without money aud without price. credit the report for a Colonel, and both legal and base ball business because it did not happen to of the time. The delegates emanate fron American Association." The revision of the constitution occupiei who arrived in the city on Monday evi The Candidates suffered in consequence during the week. within its at Work—The Eastern charmed circle, wherein, it fondl} NO TALK OF WEAKENING. considerable time. It provides that no club denced some anxiety in regard to Johnson's Trip Dates Filled, Etc. The Lengue schedule would have suited imagines, is stored and confined all base bal The Association then adjourned until Wed can resign its membership except in Novem position. The fear that he was negotiating PRINCETON N". J.,March4. Captain Dana President Reach better if his team had not wisdom, and which it deludes itself int nesday. The sentiment among the delegates her, and with a two-thirds vote of the Asso with the League was strengthened by the fact has announced the result of the month's prac been sent to Boston so early and had gotten considering the alpha and omega of the uat on Tuesday night was to fight the League to ciation. The bond of the treasurer was placet that not a word was received from him dur tice of the base ball men in the choice of six also the 17th of June in Boston. the bitter end. It was stated that ou Wcdnes- at $20,000. No manager is to have a vote ir ing the entire day though several messages teen men who are to constitute tiie nine anc Jimmy Fogarty is improving steadily and ional game. a meeting. The free admissions to each were sent him by Manager is now able to get away with at lenst Appended dav or Thursday a suit would be filed against gains Barnie and others. suostitutes. Brokaw '92; Woods, "92, am one will be found a comprehensive A." L. Johnson, and the legal fight for the was placed at 80 people, instead of 50. as al "If we can baffle the League tricksters to square meal a day. Consequently he is gain entertaining aud Humphrey, '94, will be the catchers. Young instructive report ofthi lease of the ola ball park commenced. The present. On all holiday dates the gross re day we will have comparative smooth sail Bergen, Woodcock and Drake are the pitch ing strength and flesh. most important spring meeting in the histor League has an option on the only other avail ceipts are to be sent to the president who wil ing hereafter," remarked Bariiie. "Johnson ers; Captain Dana first base, Durell second Lawyer Elliott, on behalf of the Wagner of the rejuvenated American Association: able grouud, and the Association had, it was divide the money equallyamoug all the clubs holds the power and can give us a hard fall Knickerbocker short stop and King third brothers, has had some lively correspond said, already listened to several propositions This does away with the scramble for holi- if League gold is any temptation to him. The fielders are Payne, Brown, Wright, A ence recently with Messrs. Goodwin and WORK OF THE MEETING. from owners of property in Covington and in day dates. After all his promises I hardly think he will Young and Spooner. These men have been Wallace, of the defunct Brooklyn Players' the suburbs. The Baltimore and Ohio and give the League the upper hand on the Asso Club, relative to the stand broken at the Jfot Dismayed pleasured for their suits and are in daily train by Johnson's Defection the Southwestern Railroad companies pro Third Day's Proceedings. ciation. If he intends to sell he will certainly ing under Keefe, of the New Yorks, am Thanksgiving foot ball game. The Brooklyn Legal Proceedings UCBUII Cincinnati t pose to run express trains to the Queen City The delegates spent all of Thursday in per give us the first chance to buy." King, '89. magnates have been very dilatory, but a bo Retained The Sales System Abol Five-mile Driving Park, at Oakley, if that fecting their plans for the Cincinnati Club THE SPOKTIXO LIFB correspondent was The management announces the schedul threat to sue them personally for the dam Jahed The Schedule, Etc. tract is selected. Julian B. Hart says that and adopting the schedule for 1891. The the first one to break the news of the sale to of games as follows: ages sustained has had its effect, and they The American Association delegates to th $5000 worth of local stock had already been schedule committee Von der Ahe Barnie the Association people. They were in the March 28 Philadelphia National Leagu are prepnring to settle. spring schedule meeting began to arrive i pledged. and Wagner worked hard to satisfy every corridors of the Burnet House and it was at Philadelphia. Nothing more has been done relative to the Cincinnati on Monday last. Everybody was i body, and formulated a schedule in which shortly before the hour of midnight. Early April 3 Williams College at Princeton. threatened legal proceedings by the Athletic the best of spirit and pleased with the out Second Day's Proceedings* there are very few conflicting dates. The iu the evening they had received word that April 4 Newi York National League a Club to compel the Philliestoplay the spring look for I he Association in particular, and On Wednesday the Association got to work schedule as adopted is given in tabular form the National League agent had failed to nego New York. local championship series. Nor is anything prosperous season tor base ball generally in earnest straightening out the tangle and at the top of this page. The schedule was tiate with Johnson, and they were accordingly April 7 St. John's, Fordham, at High serious likely to come of it. The Athletics There were a number of informal conference by evening had succeeded so well as to prac adopted without many changes, as reported, huppy in the belief that they had gained a Bridge. could not play the entire series anyhow, as at which the schedule formed the chief topi tically offset Johnson's defection and to place and though it is necessarily long drawn out victory over the enemy. A thunderbolt from April 8 New York National League a the Association championship scnson begins of conversation. During the evening rumor the Association on the right road to a win and will involve a considerable increase in a clear summer sky could not have created New York. the second week in April, instead of about came in from out of town that Johnson wa ning fight and ultimate success. hotel bills, owing to the boycott which will greater surprise and dismay among the little April 11 Lehigh at Bethlehem. the 18th, as heretofore. dickering with the League with a view t AN INJUNCTION SECURED. be put upon it by the National Agreement piirty. Julian B. Hart bit his lips and em April 15 Columbia at Princeton. Billy Flannery, of Harrisburg, will play selling out. The various delegates scoute The first business 011 Wednesday morning clubs, it is fairly well drawn up. A depart phatically said that he did not believe it. April 18 University of Pennsylvania a with the Duluth, Minu., team the coming sea the idea of such a thing at first, but alon was a resort to the law. The Association, ure from former custom is made in. the noli- ''Yes, I expected it." said Billy Barnie. Princeton. son at a salary of $1200. towards midnight the rumors became coi through Lawyer Lowrey Jackson, filed a plea dav dates, the East playing in the West Dec "It doesn't surprise me one bit. As the day April 22 Staten Island Athletic .Club a Charles Devlin, Kid Williams and Dan finned. The news, when authenticatei in the Superior Court before Judge Maxwell oration Day, and the West in the East July wore on I began to entertain hopes, as we Princeton. McAuliffe, of last year's Portland, Me., Club, created considerable excitement. All the,A. for an injunction and obtained the temporary Fourth. learned nothing from Cleveland, that after April 25 Lafayette at Easton. and John Murphy, of last season's Harris, soeiation's plans werebasedon Johnson'sfide relief prayed for. The plaintiffs forthe Asso THE LEGAL PROCEEDINGS. til Johnson would remain firm to the Associ April 29 Englewood Field Club at Prince burg team, will play the coming season in ity, and he was denounced in bitterest ternis.bl ciation were Charles A. Prince, John C. There was another turn of the legal kaleido Ition." ton. Grand Rapids, Mich., for $1500 apiece. cause he had led his Hayncs, Arthur scope, as the Association's counsel, Lov.'ry AS FULL OF GRIT AS The games preceding Catcher Riddle is on the Lingo jury. Association partners t Dixwell and Julian B. Hart, EVER. that of April 4 are no There is no the last moment to believe he was true, an of Boston, and George and J. Earl Wagner, of Jackson, Mr. Kramer's law partner, filed a All were of one opinion that the only thing included in the Easter trip, which begiri inclination to organize an Inter- then deserted them Philadelphia. motion for a temporary injunction, to do was to put with the New State nine at Norristown, but a representa right upon the eve of th The defendants are Al John and the a club in Cincinnati as was Yorks on that date, and end tive nine will day they were to complete arrangements to son and F. II. Brunei), of Cleveland; John M. appointment of a receiver under the suit be originally planned. There was probably no with another game with the same club on th have headquarters at Oak the season. Ward, of Brooklyn, E. B. Talcott, of New gan Wednesday. Sheriff Ileim was given a o.ie in the Association circle greater surprised 8th, making a very short trip when compare View, with Barney Stevenson iu charge. "Nothing ought to surprise me," remarke York; John E. Bruce, of Cincinnati, A. (i. power of summons on the sheriff ofCuya- tlan J. Earle Wagner. He knew nothing of with those of recent years. There are t\v Julian B. Hart, "but still I believed tin Spalding, of Chicago, aud J. Palmer O'Neil, hoga county commanding him to serve A1 tie matter until he reached Cincinnati Tues- dates yet unfilled. April 1 and 6, which wil Pin money The wages of the bowling alley Johnson would remain firm iu his resolv of Pittsburg. Johnson with a notice of the action, Au cf- d»y morning with President Von der Ahe and ioou be Announced boy. Commtrcial Bulletin. 4, THE LIFE. March. 14.
Thave been figuring it up, and find that the in that vicinity until the championship sea MANCHESTER MENTION: prefers not to have his name used, has offered The two leagues which were formed so hur eague clubs'salarieswill stand them $60,000. son begins. the promoters of the new scheme the free « * The Local Base Ball Situation Fairly "and use riedly in this city last week have changed BASE BALL. The Association will go down at $45,000 or a » * ^ of a fine lot, all arranged for use, provided wonderfully in seven days time. Accurately Described. ittle less. Captain Dean, of Harvard, is making the the Association will pay the taxes. This liberal The State League has induced New As it looks now the triumvirs will carry on most of his advantages. Yesterday he found MANCHESTER, N. H., March 10. Editor offer will, no doubt, be accepted, and next Britain, Southington and Plainville to desert he pay roll fifteen men besides the manager. a spot of field behind the college buildings, SPORTIXG LIFE: I have been on the point week an association will be formed per Ihe Central Connecticut League and join "he Association team expects to get along where the mud was not more than four inches several times during the last few weeks of manently. The stockholders are at the ;heir ranks. Plainvilleand Southington will ENGLAND NEWS. with thirteen and a manager. They can do deep, and got his men out for the first open writing a letter upon the condition of the present on the lookout for good material, and consolidate under the name of Southingtou. his because Arthur Irwin can go in on an air work of the season. He divided them t>ase ball question in pur city, but, on account will pay good salaries and employ first-class The State League thus far has Hartford, mergeucy and play short, letting Radford into two nines and they played several of the then discouraging state of affairs, have players. Bridgeport, refrained Waterbury, New Britain and THE HEW ENGLAND LEAGUE NOW AP 'o to the outfield if necessary. Now that innings. A lot of new men were given a from doing so, as your readers are LOCAL JOTTINGS. Southington - Plainville. Springfield and Cincinnati is out of it and Kelly is sure to trial. Captain Dean himself tried his hand not interested in information of that shade of Who is the new twirlerthat Manager Burn- Holyoke, Mass., may be induced to join, and PARENTLY ASSURED. tay in Boston, they will have'to make room at third, where it is very probable that he color. But since the day Tom Lovell, M. J. bam has his optics fastened on? That is the Norwich, Conn., will probably complete the or him in the outfield. This will strengthen will have to play this year, as h« has nobody Oourtney and Frank J. Leonard came here, juestion. The local enthusiasts are quite list. he batting of the nine, as Hardie Eichardson else for the place. :heir enthusiasm has rekindled the base ball Susy guessing. *#*««* They think that Mr. B. has This will make a strong circuit the best ill cover second all the time. flame that was latent in our midst, so that to got quite a surprise in store for them. the State has ever seen and it should be a The Meeting For Organization to be Kelly will play right when not behind the Now that Al Johnson has sold himself out day the prospect of organizing a nine for the Harry Decker arrived in the city a couple success. Meriden declines to enter. By the Hit, and when he is catching Farrell will be as well as the club which he claims to have New England League is very bright. of days ago. He is ready and anxious for State League's sharp movement in securing Held March 14-The News From ut in the right garden. That will give the control of, the Boston Association manage Our old-time enthusiasts have taken the the season to open. Great things are ex the best cities of tbe Central they have rest of the field to Brown and Duffy. ment is rather inclined to keep Kelly, unless matter in hand, and during the last few days pected of him. knocked the spirit out of that league. Frank Boston and Other Centres. This arrangement leaves Strieker out of the he is really needed in the eighth Association much progress towards the desired result has President White will soon appoint James is a hustler, and is at present scouring the 1st, as it makes the required thirteen men. team, and that is to be in the pork town. It is been accomplished. Already the committee Kelley, of this city, an umpire in the Inter city for my scalp. I am out of it. 'Kid" Madden will also be on the market, strange what a great change a few hours can have secured grounds for a ball park. The nationa! League. Two leagues could not possibly live, and The visiting committee appointed at the re ind so will Dowd, the Brown College boy, bring forth. One day nothing is too good for location is a very desirable one, asample room It is, indeed, amusing to notice with what the weaker must go. can be obtained, and they are cent meeting of gentlemen interested in the inlcss he turns out a perfect wonder in the Johnson, and the next day nothing is too bad conveniently regularity the "Hub" organ of the proposed There is quite a joke on Mr. Southworth, >reliminary practice. In that case he will for him. But then, I suppose, like ituated, being about a ten minutes' walk New formation of a New England League, of the rest England League criticizes the move the newspaper man whom I mentioned in, which >e kept as an extra man, as he does not come of us, he is looking out for No. 1 and his from the central part of the city, aud no more ments of the solid International. Why, this connection with the Connecticut Central Thomas P. Lovell is chairman, has about high. dollars. than three minutes from the line of the street paper fairly fell over itself with delight when League in my dispatch last week. completed its labors, and a meeting is to be The League club is now complete, with ex- Johnson has tried them all now but the railway. it found that Worcester was not iu the In Siuce then he has been virtually besieged held at the Tremont House, Boston, on Sat :eption of one more battery, which will make Western Association. Several plans for raising the monev neces ternational, but it also seized this opportu with letters from players who are anxious to urday evening, March 14, at 8 o'clock, when he fifteen men. In one year he has been a magnate in sary to defray the expense of building a nity to sit on Mr. Burnham. It says that obtain positions in the new League, and Here is an interesting little fence and (jrand stand, etc., are being dis a permanent organization will be effected. table which Players' League, American Association and the New England League seems to be in a wanted him to use his influence to help them. ihows that good things come high: National League. cussed, with a very encouraging outlook. much more favorable Some wanted Delegates will be present from at condition than the In him to sign them. He is quite least eight, LIAGUB CLUBS. That beats the record. MUGWUMP. It is expected that P'rank J. Leonard will be ternational. Let those who can derive any nonplussed as he has really nothing to do and possibly ten, cities. In most of the cities 'layer. Saln there are none who think that he will. But THE CALIFORNIA LEAGUE SCHEDULE FOR 1891. while Foutz is holding strong for his high WAR IN CALIFORNIA. CHICAGO GLEANINGS. BASE BALL. salary and others of the team are receiving A Big Dispute Between the California At ftiWntuf. At Sacrn'o j At San Francisco. Preparing For the Approaching Season-* proportionately big boodle, certain friends of and Pacific Northwest League** A Local The Loss of Van Haltren and Duffy— quiet Will Terry are asking why this yet. of Squabble Over a Player President Mone Wilh | With I Wilh Wilh S»n I With Wilh the club, who continues to advance in the Oaklaud. Sactamento San Jo$e. Kianclsco. jSacramtnto Sau Ansoii on Johnson'* Treachery—SpaliU procession, should not come in for some of Talks of Official Business and League ing Saya Contract-Breaking Will Con- Prospects News Nuggets. Uarch2i, ! April2, 4,5f.M»rch 29t lApril 18, Ap. 10,11,12 tinne— As Usual He Sneers at the Asso TWO-EYED LEAGUE. the sweets. He is certainly deserving of re 26, 28'May 7,U,10t! A p. 9.25.26tl 1'Jf. 3" Mjr .22.23,24 cognition, and no more popular move could SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 28. Editor SPORT ciation. ING LIFE: If interested inmattcrspugilistie SIayl.2,3_ . _..|Je.ll,13.14t ...... i May si,21. 3ifjMaye.4,2J,28t 1C, 17t ! Je.Joly 19, 31 20,21 be made than the tacking on of something ad June 5, 6, 7 Jy.tC,18,19tl 31), 3 CHICAGO, March 10. Editor Srqim^a ditioual to his salary account this season. you may recall an occasion when your atten July 3, 4, 5,A. 2« 22,23f|Jan« 18 July 2,1 Alls. 1,2,28 Lli'E: Everything liere is being put in ship THE ILLINOIS-IOWA LEAGUE CIRCUIT tion was attracted by a set-to on the street be AFTER A STRANGER. Oakland...... sng. 7, 8,9 Sept. 9, 24.'July 11, 25, 4Cf 29,30 shape for the active base ball season. Ansoii tween a pair of urchins in Knickerbockers. Sept. 18, £, 27f 12K 30 Ang. 8 has ordered h.s men to report in time to start COMPLETED FOR 1891. As it looks now with the exception of 19. 20 Oct. 29,31 Aug. 15, |8»|it.5,8t.l7 Nov. «, 7, 8 Ward, Hemming and Kinslow, thelclnb will Dp you recollect the swagger of the victor as for Denver Saturday night. It was thought with cocked hat and thumbs thrust in rest- Oct. 16,17,18 NOT. It. 19, 16f. 27 Oct. 3,4 K15 some time ago that catcher Nagle would bo be the same as lust year, with the addition of holes he strutted off to detail his exploits to 41, 22f S«pt 12, 13f NOT. It, 15f one other man. That one may be Van Hal Oct. 8,12,24 released, but he will not be, having been or admiring companions? Compared with his NOT. 5 dered to report. Farreli'a desertion jio doubt The Interstate League Frozen Oat and tren, despite Barnie's claim to a contract with battle the Sullivan-Kilrain combat paled into him, and Spalding's desire to cling to every caused this move. Nngle, when right, is a insignificance. In his own estimation he was April 24,26*| April 11, | May 7, 8, 9 the Illinois-Iowa Monarch thing good. If it is notVan.it will be an M«y29, 31* better man than Farreil. He is just as gooil a greater man than the redoubtable John L. 12t, 23 10, K a back stop, a better thrower, and what is other person, a member of a Damou and Well, while the East is watching with July 10, 12 Hay 2.1, JnlT 10, 17 Pythias firm, whose identity is held from the Au«. 14,16' 24f. 28 18,19, U more to the purpose, has a good head on his ol the Field. eagerness the course of the struggle between Sspt. II, 13* shoulders, something Farrcll has never been public for more than one reason at present. the National League and American Associa Jan. 20,21f Sept. 24, 25 This gentleman wants a high horse figure Sacramento.... Oct. 25, 26* July 9 26, 27, 27 accused of. Last season, however, Nagle's too, but may get down to the plane of reason tion we folks way out here are going to have Aug. 1, 2t. Nov. 19, 2> arm was bad all year, and the fear that it JOUET, 111., March 9. Editor SPOHTINQ a little scrimmage of our own. It will, of 13,29,3of 21, 22, 2 IJIKE: After many vain attempts to resusci before another moon, and go to work for would be no better this year caused Anson to course, be only a side show to the great At Sept. 10 think of letting him go. If his arm comes tate an almost lifeless organization, the back something less than a king's ransom. That lantic circus, but then people in the sideshow Oct. 10, lit, ers of the Interstate League gave up the he will prove a good man for Brooklyn, or consider themselves of some importance. 22 25t into shape there will be few better catchers ghost completely last week, and the suprem would lor anywhere for that matter, is an Nov. 7, 8t in the country. established fact, but that he is not the peer of Naturally, the local squabble arouses more The home patrons have become resigned to acy of the Illinois-Iowa League is settled be- interest than the revolt from the National April 3, 5* April 10,12* May 1, 3* youd doubt. The latler's supporters had no Van Haltren is also a certainty clear aud Ap. 17,18,19 March 29 the loss of Dufty and Farreil. The farmer's Agreement. Jl»y8, 10* May 22, 21* June 5, 7« My.15.16,17 April 24, loss will be severely te't, as he is nnquestion* fear of the outcome from the start. The ef cold. In case either of these men are not The California League has been poaching Juuel2,H* June 19,21* July 8, 5* Je. 26,27,28 25, 28 forts of the Interstate were somewhat annoy signed, and none others are available, the July 17,19* July 31, Aug. 7, !i* Jv. 24,25,26 My 29, :io,:i ably the best right fielder in the country to. on the Pacific Northwest League's preserves, da}', all points being considered. His bat ing, to be sure, and tended more or less to club with Smith on the list could, with a and declines to surrender its plunder. It has San Francisco An*. 21, !M« Aug. 2*.S*pr. 18,20*,S«ipt. 4, 5,6 Jy.10, 11.1L retard the complete organization of the Illi change or two in position, go into the field for set at naught the reserve rule so far as it af Sept. 25,27* Aag.28.30*[0i:t. 1C, 18*|Oct. 2, 3, 4 An. H,lo,16 ting and base-running would hnve strength, nois-Iowa League, but through it all it was great work. Oct. 30. |OcC9. 11 No. 13,14,151 SrD.11,12,13 ened the home tenin wonderfully. Farrell fects the organization in the north, and has No?. 1* |XoT. 6, 8» Oct. 2:t, will not be much misled for reasons I havo plain to those who closely followed the ever- THE CASE OF SMITH. flung defiance in the face of Secretary Rock Nov. 20, 22* 24, 25 changing phases of the situation that the Il The disposition of George Smith is a popu well. given above. The home chib, in Carroll and linois-Iowa was steadily growing stronger lar topic just now, and more or less news April 17,13* April 2, 3,4, March 22, Foster, has two men to replace Durly. Both Will we be the boy who went blubbering May IS. 17* are good fielders, but I think Carroll will be and stronger, while its Sunday-playing paper correspondence on the part of sub to his mother, or will we wear the cocked hat 5, 5 would-be rival was constantly growing scribers is being indulged in, the writers Jinie26.28* Juno 11. 12. A;-rll 1« the one used. Foster is a better fielder, but and assume the strut of a champion? Time July 24 20' 13 14, 14 May 2,:)tH he cannot throw like Carroll and his batting weaker and weaker. The several meetings being about equally divided on the policy of will tell. t. 4, 0* Ann. 2i). 21.'.Iiiucti.7f.i.T of the Interstate were fruitless, there being the Brooklyn Club in thinking of permit . 2, 4« is not so steady and sure. The outfield will Briefly stated, California League managers San Jose...... 22. 23, 23 .Inly 4.5J-.23 be made up of \Vilmot, Ryan and Carroll. scarcely a corporal's guard at any of them. ting him to go. One person gets iu a jab at have signed Van Zint for San Francisco; Nor. 13,15* Oct.. 29.30,31., Ang. 8, 9f The meeting last week in Peoria was themost Charley Byrne while discussing the point, he NUT. 1, 1 S»pl. 3, 7. This id about as good a trioas theLeagtie pos McG'.iirk, [fusion, Ward, Peeples and France sesses after all. s* lamentable farce of all. But two visiting holding that when Ward invaded this ter for Sacramento, and Ward, Mills, Stevens 19, 2l1f cities were represented, and one of them made ritory a year ago George Smith was the first Oct. I,l7.18t VAN HALTP.EN'S LOSS. and Phillips for Oakland. All these men Nov. 12 A stronger hitter than Carroll in right immediate overtures to President Steel, of player sought by the Brooklyn Club's presi played in the Pacific Northwest League last Joliet who was present for a franchise in dent, and induced to sign on the score of prin year and at the termination of the season « A. M. would be better, as the infield and battery the Illinois-Iowa League. The Interstate ciple, and that now Byrne repays thisloyalty departments are not very strong in hitting were reserved for 1891. and the outfield mnst be depended on to is dead as a result, and now that it is buried by sliding Smith and replacing him with the A QUESTION OF LEGAL RESERVATION. upon what I hear. I meet all classes of Mansfield aud Wheeling are already in, and let its soul rest iu oblivion. very man who was Georgie's rival from a people on the streets, in public offices and negotiations are pending with Limn, San- carry the hitting of the club. If Vim Hal QUIJJCY IN THE ILLINOIS-IOWA. playing standpoint during the season. It If this summary of the case concluded a in the court rooms, and, in a way, 1 am en dusky, Fort Wayne and Bay City. "The ex tren is secured he may be put in right field The Interstate city who made application happens that I know just about as much con statement of the controversy the coast man abled to form a consensus of public opinion tremities of this League are too distant from and Carroll retained as utility man. Nothing to be admitted in the Illinois-Iowa was cerning this matter as the club people do agers would not be at loggerheads to-day, but on the hase ball situation. Half the people each other," remarked Mr. Hine, "and it is has been heard from Van for some time. He Quincy. Her representatives promised to themselvesand, as the files ot THE SPORTING there is another phase of the tangle that has with whom I come iu contact ask: 'When hardly probable that Grand Rapids will con wrote here some time ago, saying that he strictly adhere to our salary limit §750, LIFE show, I have made no secret of this in been instrumental in bringing about the pres will the season commence.' I reply: 'March nect with it. Some of the cities could not be wanted to come to Chicago and was ready to stifle all hope for Sunday ball playing and formation. President Byrne and the other ent complications. The players in question 22,' and they complain: 'Why do you select reached in one day aud the schedule would sign. A contract was forwarded to hjm and stand by the constitution in every inspect. directors of the Brooklyn Club feel the same maintain they are not encumbered by reserve nothing further was heard until the news shackles, and so informed California mag such a late date?' All parties interested in be broken." came that he had signed with Barnie's club. Quincy found its opportunity in the with towards Smith as they did a year ago. The the sport appear impatient to witness a PROBABLY ANOTHER LEAGUE. drawal of Monmouth, and promptly accepted fact that the clever short stop proved loyal nates during the negotiations preceding the As far as can be learned, Van has not really signing of contracts. A few claimed they had League game. So I anticipate that the com Al Buckenbergcr, of Detroit, is trying to signed a contract with the Baltimores. H« that city's franchise. Mpnmouth was last season, the same as the other members of ing year will equal in financial and popular secure the organization of an association be dropped with regret, as she was a nervy little the team, is not the one and only reason that received formal releases, others stated they has simply signed an agreement with Bar- possessed letters from their managers equiv success the memorable season of 1889." tween Michigan and Indiana towns that is nie to sign a contract if certain conditions arft town, possessing a fine park and capable of he is held high in the estimation of his em HORRIBLE PRACTICAL JOKE. meeting with favor and will probably be a go. maintaining a good clul). There was plenty ployers. alent to a legal notification of dismissal, while fulfilled. It looks much like a blutf to get the balance base their right to freedom on Joe Cantillion, the Oakland infielder, is The scheme contemplated by him includes more money from Chicago, but if that is tht of money there for another club this year, The latter recognize that he has always mad. No mad isn't the word. Imagine a Fort Wayne, Terre Haute, Detroit, Ray City, but no one seemed to want to accept the re been a hard working, conscientious player, the Pacific Northwest's officials' attempt to purpose it will not do. The home club i* enforce the salary limit, which meant a big tycoon, a blizzard and a cyclone boiled down Grand Rapids, Sagiuaw, South Bend anil willing to pay reasonable salaries, but will sponsibility, and the franchise was allowed with the good ot the club at heart, and a gen Elkhart. All of them,excepting Detroit, are tleman on and off the field. In proposing to reduction in their pay. to the concentrated essence of turbulence, not pledge itself to pay ruinous prices, an* to slip away. When the northern association was insti and the pesky thing turned loose to wreak good base ball towns, and such a league would will let players jump before it will do it^ AURORA AND OTTAWA let him go they do so simply as a matter of be a success. The Indiana Leasrue, which is benefit to himself. The engagement of Ward tuted a salary limit of $1200 was adopted and destruction. Well, that's Joe Cantiliion. Diift'y's and Farrell's cases are different froia have each taken on a new lease of life during quickly broken. The financial losses of the And here's the wherefore: about moribund, includes some of these cities, Van's. There can be no question that botk the past week, the latter especially. Presi must be commended, no matter in what light The Oakland Tribune iast week commenced and a letter from President Win. Meyer. ot dent Steel attended a meeting iu Ottawa early it is viewed, and the mere fact of his being opening year taught a lesson, and it was re have signed contracts with Boston. solved at the last annual meeting to re-adopt publishing the pictures and sketches of the Fort Wayne, who is the executive head of nUFFY'S DESERTION. in the week, which developed into enthusi signed to play made necesssary the shifting that League, says that it eertainlyoannot sur of Smith. Could the popular George cover the limit ruje and to abide by it. The play local team. Norris O'Neil's face first smiled I saw Duft'y when he was here, and he told astic results at a second meeting held Tuesday ers say they were notified of the cut and in on the Oakland public, and this week it was vive. Mr. Meyer saj's that Buckenberger's me that he would sign with Boston unless night, when it \yas decided lo start in upon second base, with credit to himself and the plan is a good and feasible one. He also adds club, he would have been slated for that formed that they must accept the decreased Cantillion's turn. .Joe secured a handsome his terms were agreed to here. Anson made the task of signing one of the strongest teams number of dollars for their services. photograph for the occasion and placed it in that Toledo and Indianapolis will probably him a flattering oft'er, which was refused, and obtainable. position long ago. Everybody who knows join, too. The cities are also close to each Smith knows that he is troubled with a My letter of last week made note of Secre possession of the base ball editor of the paper. Dufty left for Hot Springs. It now develops Aurora's new electric street railway com tary Rockwell's protest. Since his document That gentleman instructed the ball-tosser to other, with direct railroad facilities, and that when he was here he was under contract pany hartjumpcd into the breach, aud,with the weak ankle. This, iu any other but a base would make one of the best minor leagues in position, would be a matter of very small was received here Harris, McCloskey and write up a sketch of his career furnishing to Boston. He went from here to St. Louis, assistance of Harry T. Smith, the well-known Robinson have held council, and the first dates, clubs, etc., and to hand it in by Wed the country. and boldly announced that he had put his organizer, a sturdy effort is being made to moment to him, but he fully recognizes the danger in which he would stand daily, named yesterday afternoon announced that nesday morning. When the appointed hour SHOULD RUN ON BUSINESS PRINCIPLES. autograph to a Boston contract already. Del organize a club. A generous subscription has the players would be retained by the Cali arrived, Joe had his "copy" prepared, but "One reason why our club was a failure the Darling, who is in the city now, says that beon made by the street car folks, and Mr. guarding second base, with the giant players of the League rushing down at him like a fornia League. Harris believes the at was in a hurry to attend to certain business last two years," remarked a stockholder yes Duffy was signed when he was here, and Del Smith expects to get enough more to put a tempted reduction in salaries has nullified across the bay. He left the manuscript in terday, "is the fact that it was not run on a never says anything unless he knows what team in the field. The offer comes to Presi train of cars under a full head of steam, and he is not particularly anxious to take his the right of reservation 'in the League up the office of the Galindo Hotel with instruc strictly business basis. A couple of directors he is talking about. dent Steel to put up a guarantee to finish North and says he expects to win the tions that it he forwarded to the Tribune. traveled around with it and lived at the club's ANSON ON JOHNSON'S SELL-OUT. the season, so it appears that Aurora intends stand at that spot. As an outtielder he would fight not be iu place. should it be carried before the high aud The document was espied by one of the Oak expense. Then, there was the method of ad I met Ansou after I saw the announcement to retain her franchise iu the Illinois-Iowa mighty Eastern "trio-bunal." land players who borrowed it for a time and vertising; several hundreds were spent in of the sale of the Cincinnati Club to the League. Smith and the club officials understand make some radical alterations in it. The billing the games. What base ball enthu one another, and the fact that George has not This morning's dispatches from Seattle League by Al Johnson. When I twitted the The circuit is now practically completed, contain an interview with Secretary Rock changes cleverly counterfeited Cantillion's siast goes around the street looking for a bill old man about the useless labor he had and a reasonably compact string of cities is been permanently placed thus far is evi dence that only the proper thing will be done well. He accuses the Californians of acting chirography, and this is the way the article board to ascertain when a game is to he undergone in signing the Cincinnati players represented as follows: Joliet, Aurora, Ot dishonorably and does not comprehend how was published Wednesday night: ''Antonio played? Why, it was a mere waste of money. he laughed and said that this might cheapen tawa, Kockford, Quincy, Davenport, Cedar by him. He will either play in a first-class Lavigerie, who is known to the base ball People depended upon the papers and the club or remain where he is. In any event he they can claim title to the services of tiie their price. Then the old man grew serious Eapids and Ottuimya. There appears no men in dispute. He said the Board of Con world as Joseph Cantillion, was one of the small framed lithographs with dates for in and talked at some length of the League's weak spot in this list, and it is safe to pre will not be slated for a position or organiza most popular players in the Oakland nine formation." tion where his playing value will be en trol would be requested to interfere. action iu the matter. "If the League has dict that the above arc the standard-bearers of Meanwhile the local magnates are serenely last season. Sir. Lavigerie was born in Italy "A FAMILY SNAP." bought out Al Johnson for the sum named I the Illinois-Iowa League for '01. dangered. indifferent to the anger of their neighbors in in 1S(!2. At about the age of ten years he was "Messrs. Beecher and Richmond," con think it has made a great mistake. If t PREPARING FOR BATTLE. ONE SUGGESTION MADE. Washington and Oregon. Since the trouble sent to Germany by his parents to pursue the tinued the speaker, "refused to act as direc thought for a minute that Al Johnson had Joliet is quietly and systematically prepar It was suggested some time ago that Ward began ilcCloskey has formally signed Mc- study of music," etc. tors any longer, because it looked too much any idea at any time of putting a club in Cin ing for battle, and will act on the offensive play second and Smith short, while Collins Guirk, who is on the Pacific Northwest re The horror of the misrepresented man may like a family snap. I am one of the scores of cinnati I would say that the League had from the start. An array of batting and play- went to centre field. That all three would serve list. Mr. Rockwell must make the be better imagined than described when he cranks who would like to see Grand Rapids made a good move. But he had not. I am " ing tnK-rit ia boinjr signed that, will swper* "p shine in their respective places goes without first move in the fight, and until he does, so perused the printed matter accompanying have a first-class team in a first-class league, firmly convinced that the Clevelauder had everything before it. Manager Moran and the saying, but Ward is considered as being the California people will remain passive. the " cut." "I don't mind the change of name and would give it hearty support, gratuit no idea of equipping a club for the Queen President Steel are each receivinganplieations as adverse to playing second as Smith, and It the dispute goes before the Board of Con so much," he moaned, "but that Italy business ously, if we could get representative business City. He was a good loser in Cleveland and from good players all over the country, and a pretty much for the same reasons. Taken trol Secretary Harris will take a trip East to is rough. Every kid in the country will be men as directors, who would volunteer their I do not think wanted to drop any money in number of the best have been signed. The altogether the matter has proved quite a defend his case and those of his associates. yelling 'Dago' at me when I show my face services and conduct the affairs of the club Cincinnati. If he has really gotten out in list is not yet complete, the management tak game of chess to the president of the Brook- on the streets." upon economical and busyness principles. ing its time and securing only pennant win lyns, and the (act that he has made only one DISPUTE OVER WARD. good shape I admire him for his shrewdness. While it would seem reasonable that the If Cantilion discovers the perpetrator of Assure the people that this will be done, and What a lot of monkeys he made of the Asso ners. A signed contract from a captain now move evidences his perplexity. the trick the Lord help the guilty man. we'll have no trouble raising stock. There is one consolation that the followers California directors should place a solid and ciation folks. Some time ago he announced playing down near the tropics arrived last NUGGETS. NO TIME TO BE LOST. boldly that he had conceived and arranged tha week. of the sport in this vicinity will have, at any unbroken front to Mr. Rockwell and his col leagues, the very latest developments have San Francisco has signed catcher Charles "Time is passing rapidly aud with it the present revolt. If that is so the Association The local association holds a meeting on rate, and that is that Brooklyn will be repre eood ball players are being snatched up. If people must feel pretty sore to-day. They the 2-Ith instant, when the capital stock will sented by a team that, for playing ability, exhibited an inharmonious spirit between Hoover, of last year's Kansas Citys. He is two of our managers. Frank Ward, one of now in McCloskey's town. Red Armstrong Grand Rapids wants a club that is any good turned the base ball world upside down to be increased from $5000" to $10.000. About brains and polish, cannot be overmatched iu she had better get herself together and make the country. Look them over: Ward, Terry, the players who may be compelled to return is consequently out in the cold. help Johnson and now he quietly withdraws $3000 of the uew stock has already been sub- Arthur Sunday, the new centre fielder for a move towards securing it. Theninc should and leaves them to fight the battle them- sciibed. Caruthers, Daly, Pinckney, O'Brien, Lovett, to Spokane Falls, arrived at Sacramento a be gotten together for practice by April 1 at Btishong, Smith, Collins, Foutz, Kinslow, few days ago. He informed the Capital City the Sacramcntos, is on his way to the coast selves. Poor fellows, it is but auother sampla A meeting of il.e League will be held in and will be here next week. the latest, aud by tha middle of March if pos of their duplicity." the near future. It is expected the schedule Clark, Burns and Hemming. Put them up manager that he had been, to all intents and sible." committee Donahoe, of Davenport; Nicol, man for man against any club and note the purposes, released by the Oakland Club, with The League meeting, which was again post THE SPRING TRIP. whom he had signed while in the East, when poned for a week, will be held to-morrow at I asked Anson what team he would take of Kockford, and Soule, of Joliet, will be contrast. I mention Smith, as he is still on West with him Saturday and he announced ready to report. __ HOD. the list. he had conducted negotiations with Captain San Jose. An informal agreement has been IN IT AGAIN. Norris O'Neil. Ward produced a letter from reached on schedule matters, and the docu the following: Kittridge, Nagle and Graft, A MATTER OF JUSTICE. Robinson to O'Neil that had been turned ment presented by Harris will be adopted Hartford to Have Professional Rail Again catchers; Huteliijison, L"l>yi Gumbcrt and BROOKLYN BUDGET. The usual growls over the schedule are over to him, in which the manager stated to with a few amendments. —The movement to That End. Etc. Stein, pitchers; Anson, Pfeffcr, Burns, Coo- going the rounds, and the loudest come from his captain that he did not want Ward at any The National League ball will be selected HARTFORD, March 10. Editor SPORTING ney and Dahlen, infielders; Ryan, Wilmot, The Church City People Settling Down New York. When the various clubs were price, as the Spokane man was too tough aud as the official sphere for the California asso LiEK: For the first time since the death of Carroll and Foster, outfielders. This is a Squarely to Mutters of Fiocnl Import— requested to send their preferences in the might be guilty of "dirty" ball playing. ciation. the Hartford Club of 1890 there are indica grand total of sixteen men that will be car Tho Joining of tho Two Cliibx and the matter of playing dates to Chairman Byrne, Since that letter was written the Colonel's The announcement of the release of W. L. tions that we are again to have a professional ried to Denver for practice. Dwyer and Signing of Players—Topics of the Hour long before work was begun on the street, impressions relative to Ward's character Works by Omaha gave McCloskey an ex club. President Langcalled a meeting of the Earle will be dropped. Anson has a high, —Interest in tho Disposition of One Muii there were few responses, and having noguide were rectified and he held that the Oakland cuse of indulging in a Texas war-whoop. Hartford Base Ball Company for the 27th opinion of Foster and Carroll as outfieldera, lieueral News. to base a schedule pleasing to all on, THE contract signed by Frank would remain in San Jose may have trouble in getting its ult. The meeting was held at the City Hotel. and says that he will have a team of run-get BROOKLYN. March 11. Editor SPORTING SPORTING LIFE was resorted to, and for force. Ward, however, returned the advance grounds in shape for opening day at that There were not enough stockholders present ters next season. That is what he wants. Lll-'K: The base ball scene having shifted several days busy people at Washington Park money given him by O'Neil, and told Mc place March 29. There was considerable to take desired steps towards winding up the The club will play no games at home until from East to West, the people here have went, back over its pages for years, culling Closkey that he would not be a Colonel for timber on the land, aud great difficulty is artairs of the insolvent organization, but. the the championship season opens May 1. Tho settled down to fix up local matters, and by data that could not be disputed, and when the $500 per month. The Sacramento manager, being experienced in removing the stumps. situation was informally discussed, and plans team will remain in Denver until April It the time Till: SPORTING LIFE is on the schedule was submitted as a finished work, upon gleaning this information, mailed Rob The aberuncators have failed to work, and it for the coming season considered. A new and then work slowly back home. It will go street nothing should remain unfinished in and the kickers, who neglected to even inson a request that Oakland waive all tech may be necessary to use dynamite. The organization will be formed if it is decided to from here to Pittsburg to open the season. the line of making the two clubs one. At acknowledge the receipt of the letter asking nical claims upon the celebrated second base- grand stand has been started. enter the State League. As stated above the It has been the policy of the local club for this writing the lawyers on both sides are for points as to their wishes, began to shoot man. Robinson's reply was emphatically It has been raining very heavily here for attendance at Friday evening's meeting was several seasons back to remain away fiom waiting for the morn of Thursday to get to off their objections, THE SPORTING LIFF.'S negative. Ward then announced that the the past week, and the wet weather is inter not large, but the enthusiasm of the few pres bere until (he opening of the championship gether and supervise the signing of the final records were flashed upon them, and Colonel had not the slightest hold on him, fering with the improvements at the Haight ent was encouraging. season. The weather is fold and raw right papers. They, with Byrnc and Goodwin, they had to give in that only the and that McCloskey's correspondence had street grounds. I'uless a dry spell comes In spite of reverses during the past two up to May 1 and exhibition games would will gather in the Potter building, on News square thing had been done all around. been entirely unnecessary. Through the in along the first audience this season will be years it was the general sentiment that we ^ardly pay. Then, too, they always detract paper row, in New York, and after going It was a case of everybody getting a turn at tercession of pitcher Jack Huston, Ward was seated iu an unpaiuted stand. should try our luck once more. It is believed more or less trom the real opening. over all the agreements that have been pub the plums. For some years past certain clubs induced to sign a contract to play third base Pitcher Wehrle, who would have been re that in a State league, with a salary limit ot 8PAI.UI.NG TALKS AGAIN. lished time and again relative to the conces were getting everything and they wanted to for Sacramento. Now a wrangle will com ceived with open arms by Harris two months $1000, Hartford can make a good fight for the President Spalding returned from the East sions to be made by the parties of the first go on iu that groove, and although they en mence between Robinson and McCloskey ago, yesterday wired the 'Frisco manager that championship, and at the same time manage Monday. He says that the reports sent o and second part, will set the seal aud wind dorsed the work of the schedule committee, over the infielder, who is also demanded by the lattcr's terms were accepted. He had to make both ends meet. The feeling in Hart of the League's work in New York we up the long-drawn bargain. the mumblings of discontent tell that their Spokane Falls. waited too long to arrive at a decision, and ford is iu favor of a team made up, as far as :erribly mixed up. The League had found it ALL WILL BE WELL. greed will nut be downed. The fact that the there was no place for him. possible, of local talent. I had faint hopes, jest to announce very little of its doings, and Brooklyn Club fared well was because its OFFICIAL NEWS. at one time, that we would have a genuine There is a whisper of some of the Players' Manager Harris was overjoyed last night Harris will engage a strong amateur he reporters had supplied the news from stockholders not being quite ready to fall into turn for some of the good things luckily came twirler to pitch against the weakest team, in New England league this year and that Con their own imaginations. He denies in the this year. The additional fact that, with upon the receipt of a telegram from W. II. line and live up to the pledge guaranteed by Lucas, the ex-manager of the Tacoma tcaai. order to save Cobb and Lyons. necticut would be represented by Bridgeport, trongest language the story that there was Good win to ByniP, Doyle and Abel), but a Philadelphia, it gathered in thirteen Satur There was not a left-handed pitcher in the ISew Haven and Hartford. Of course, this rouble ill the League meeting over the ques- days, while Pittsburg and Cincinnati get Lucas wired that when Van Xaut was signed requisite number are in full humor for the by Tacoma he refused to be 'reserved. A California League last season. This season was before New Haven joined the Interna ion of contract breaking. He says that tho settlement aud will not oblige Goodwin to eleven, is accounted for in the dislike of the we will have two or three south-paws. tional Association. Since that time it uatter was not broached at all. He continued Western clubs to beginning their season too letter containing full particulars is on its assume an apologetic attitude and ask more way here from Cadotte, Wis., where Mr. Lu Manager Finn, who controlled the cham has been apjiarent that a State league lis remarks by saying that there would b» delay. It is apparent that anything in the early with the East aud to the Sunday trav pion 'Friscos last year, will take the A. J. is the only thing left for Hartford, contract breaking just as long as there was no eling idea. cas is stationed. If it is shown that it was Jalter line is out of the question at this late agreed in ttic negotiations not to reserve Van Reach trophy with him to San Jose and hold aud as I think over the situation governing power in base ball like the Na- stage of the game, and any suggestion of it SOME SMALL TALK. Zant, that will dispose of Tacoma's right to it until it is wrested from him. I am inclined to think it the best thing for ional Agreement to cover all cases. Some will be met with earnest opposition. The News of an heir in the Collins family has hold him for 1891. The much-talked-of third Owing to the absence of official averages Hartford for a year at least. The disastrous >all players had shown themselves willing to handful, therefore, that would stand in the reached this city, whileanother bitof inform baseman will be here to-morrow night, with for last year, the Roderer medals will prob financial results ot the past two seasons have do almost anything for a few dollars, and way, or attempt to, will be shown the error of ation is going the rounds that George Smith his wife and child. ably be hung up again this season. disgusted many of the ball cranks, and we while such a state of affairs existed there their course and the good thing they might has a pair to draw to. These, with Carnthers I had the temerity to-day to disturb Presi McCloskey's revised list of players for Sac must commence at the bottom, and by suc vould be ( ontrnct-brrtiKing. Mr. Spaldin;; miss made clear, so that a repetition of the pere, counts four points on the baby market dent Mone in bis office while he was engaged ramento is as follows: Catchers, Hoover ami ceeding in small things gain the public con says that he has figured it out, and the Asso drawbacks that have characterized this coali within a mouth by Byrne's Bridegrooms. iu straightening out some knotty legal prob Spies; pitchers, Huston, France and Iloff- fidence anil support toward attempting ciation cannot possibly live at the prices it it tion thus far wiil hardly be scheduled. See what comes of treating men properly. lems for a client. He courteously closed his man; first base, McGuirk; second base, greater. With a so-called New England >aying players. He says that unscrupulous WORK OX HAND. George Pinckney, evidently stimulated by volumes of the codes and laid aside a pile of Hutchinson; third base, Ward; short stop, league in the vicinity of Boston and a State nanagers, with no regard for their employers, Just as soon as the clubs are joined the offi the good news, is taking a course of training manuscript to coat for half an hour on base Peeples; left field, Works; centre field. Ar league in Connecticut, to say nothing of other lave piled up expenses with no regards cers and directors will be chosen and other pushing his baby carriage. He has knocked ball. As the power of appointing umpires thur Sunday; right field, McCloskey. combinations and clubs, it is not at all im eer.iingly as to where they will land in business of that character pushed along, and out three men within eight days who essayed and scorers is vested in the official head of The following players of the home team are probable that the way will be paved for the Jctober. He says that he has been so misre the march to Eastern Park taken up. This to pose as targets for his throwing, and it was the League, I induced the gentleman to un now in this city: Catchers, Swett and Clark; real all-wool, yard-wide New England League presented all over the country that he has late action will result in all the preliminary after this disaster, and when the lack of new cork his bottle of knowledge and proceeded pitcher, Cobb; first baseman, Cartwright; in 1892. Let us hope so. tbont made up his mind to talk no more on work of the season being bunched, so that it recruits was made evident, that he started in to help myself to a portion of its eoutcntl. second, Sharp; short, Hassamer; left field, SUICIDE OF A NOTABLE. >ase bail affairs for publication. What ho will be a rush now right on to the opening ot with Pinckney, junior. "The executive committee at its last meet Levy; centre, D. Swocney. Van Zant and Chas. W. Kastty, who committed suicide in iays is construed to suit the purposes of thoso the season. The contracts of those of the Many of Billy Barnie's old friends in this ing," said he "fixed the allowances for um Lyons will be here before two days have Brooklyn, N. Y., on the 1st inst., has been vho receive the interviews and as a coaso players who have not been signed will be city think he made something of a mistake, pires, and I have been seeking talent within passed. J. M.'.CARKOLL. interested in Hartford base ball in a number }uence he is kept busy denying things brought out, the team got into line and at when, in order to hit back at the League, he of ways. He was until recently a compositor credited to him that he never said. selected Brooklyn as his object of attack. Of that limit. When I was led to understand upon the Hartford Courunt, working nights, nbout the end of two v.eeks, when John that Sheridan, who left us for t lie Players' GRAND RAPIDS OCT. KOTKS. Ward gets back from the other side, the men course it's all in an indirect way, but he is League last season, might be prevailed upon but he did not sleep all day by any means. Ed Hengle, the well known umpire, re will be nigh ready to start tor Chsirlotieville, dealing the City of Churches a few whacks, to remain iu this State, I sent fur hiui, and AH Hope of Entering the Western Asso Instead he spent a gnod part of the time in vived a letter from his wife yesterday telling Va., where they will put in a short spell at and the worst of it (for him! is that he may was startled at his terms. However, his ciation Abandoned—Casting About For arranging excursions and planning other liiu that she was caught in the Saute Fe outdoor practice. A few exhibition games fail to benefit himself, or rather the Balti popularity and efficiency were to be consid a Refuse, Etc. money-making schemes. They were not, wreck of Saturday night and narrowly es will be played in that locality with League more Club, when mutters are all settled. ered, and after a number of meetings we prac GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., March 9. Editor however, always money-making, and he had caped death. clubs that get down that way, and any idle The burning question of the hour is: tically reached an agreement. Although SPORTISO LIFE: Manager Rowe, of the lost considerable money of late. He arranged Manager Billy Harrington has ordered tha time will be put in with the college team at When Al Johnson "kissed himself out of a some unimportant arrangements are yet to be Lincoln Club, has furnished Harry Beecher for the appearance here, last October, of the ilinncapolis team to report here Saturday. at the town, where the- stay will -be made, peculiar business," why did not somebody in effected, I think I can say with certainly that his ultimatum and all chance of Grand Rap New York and Boston Players' League clubs, I'he club will go to Kansas City for its early while a few stop-over contests on the way the vicinity boot him so hard that he would Sheridan will sign a contract to-morrow. In ids' entry into the Western Base Ball League and they came, but rain prevented the games pring practice. liome will be indulged. The matter of uni have been another kind of a freak for all all probability, John Donohuo, who was on has disappeared. In his letter refusing to and Eitstty was out the advertising expenses. George Rooks, of last year's ill-fated De- forms has hardly been given a thought yet, time to come? Don't lay any of the blame of transfer his team and franchise here, Manager His score card privilege at the ball grounds roits, is considering an offer from the Troy his sneak to the League. Honest men cannot our list last season, will be the second em for the past two years had not proved a ami this, together with the score ot other pire." Kowe states that Lincoln, to induce him to ,'lub which he will probably accept. Tho ininor details, will afford lots of time-killing be bought for gold. While Mr. Mone would not make known stay, has raised a bonus of $tJOOO and given bonanza, and he was unfortunate in many )etrbit Club still owes him quite a sum of for somebody. We are far from the fight and exulting over liis appointments of scorers, it is not likely him the use of the ball grounds free. He ways, although his indebtedness at the time noney. TALK OF THE PLAYERS. the fact. Keep it in the West until the smoke that the old start will be changed. In San likes Grand Rapids, however, and says that of his death is not believed to have exceeded A place on Dearborn street, with the sign Those of the players who have not been dies away and the white flag is raised. Jose, there are a number of candidate for it' the city still hankers after him in 1892, he f.'iOO. Mr. Eastty had many friends here, who 'base ball wigwam," denotes the new busi- called into President Byrne's sanctum and Is this base ball business really to be an deeply regret his untimely end. It is felt less venture of Ed Williamsou and Jimmy the office of record-keeper and the prize may will come. In the meantime he hopes to that after he had publicly announced asked for their signatures as yet have been other case ot Kilkenny cats? Those felines fall to E. K. Preston, a newspaper man. secure the world's championship. his de Woods. It is just ofl Madisou street, and is » remarkably quiet recently. Tom Burns is fought until only tails were left. There is termination to kill himself some steps should plendid location. giving nil of his time to his Newark restau very little more than that remaining of the LEAGUE PROSPECTS. PLENTY Off OPPORTUNITY. have been taken to preveut his carrying his Jim Hart, acting for Dave Rowe, yesterday rant and has made only a few trips to Wash two'mnjor organizations so far as prestige and From the subject of field judges and book The Tri-State League is still endeavoring idea into execution. igned Hank O'Day for the Lincoln Club. ington Park, while Dave Foufz appears- to public favor goes. holders, Mr. Mone's conversation \vas turned to secure Grand Rapids. Frank Hine has re- There is quite a strong sentiment in this ->'Day would have preferred to stay in tha Isold his love for horse races. Scissors has The amateurs are fast organizing here and into another channel the League's pros ci'ived a letter from President MeDermith of section in favor of an equal division of gate - American Association into bankruptcy. A Henry Youngman hasn't joined Oakland, will delight iiis many friends this summer by dignified proceeding, coming, as it does, from PITTSBURGH PENCILLINGS. Cal., as reported. His contract, railroad fare, FLORIDA FILTERINGS. his great fielding »:.d base-cunning. the league ol "high moral ideas;" the league etc., it is said, is lying at Chicago, but Young- GEORGE V. BUKBRIDGE. BASE BALL. Al Johnson's Base Ball Adviser Talks Return of the Americans From Their Cuba which is too highly virtuous to play Sunday man will uot accept it, claiming that the club ball, but which does not hesitate to tempt Pittsburg's Team to be Mnilo Up Galvlo hasn't kept its agreement with him. Trip—Comment on Base Ball Affairs In FROM ST. AUGUSTINE. players to break legal contracts. It is simply May be Dropped Bit* of News, Etc. Guy Hecker called Manager Hanlon aside General—Mistaken Estimate of Al John disgusting, and far from ruining the Associa PITTSBURO, March 11. Kditor SPORTING this afternoon and asked him what Pittsburg son A Game For Blood and With Plenty of LEGAL LOOTING. tion. I believe the League's action will hurt LIFE: A few moments ago Edward Hanlan. intended to do in his case. He was told that JACKSONVILLE, Fla., March 2. Editor Buttin: and Errors. its own organization worse than anything who helped J. Palmer O'Neill to win over At the morrow would likely decide his case. SPORTING LIFF.: The Ocalas have arrived ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla., Feb. 28. Editor else. A player who would deliberately breaC Johnson in the last baseball surprise, walked "Nothing new," yelled W. A. Nimick as home from Cuba much pleased with their SPORTING LIFE: Excitement ran high hers BOW ROCHESTER AND SYRACDSE WERE a contract would not have very pronounced across Fifth avenue. Now news had just he drove along Third avenue yesterday. The trip. The boys all say they were treate( when it was announced th;it on Feb. 21 tha scruples against selling out a game now and come in that the said organization, which ex-president is attending to business and royally by the Havana people, and they Ponce dc Leon and Alcazar clubs were to then. I believe the American base ball pub Johnson had so meanly hoodwinked, had se waiting patiently for the end of the talk sea would like to go again. Handsome George play for a ptirse of fifty dollars, given by oneof RUN THROUGH THE WRIHGER. lic generally holds this view of the matter. cured an injunction against him selling the son. The championship struggle is the true Kurtz called on ma to-day aud gave me i the guests of Hotel Ponce de Leon forty-fiva The National League has tried the public Cincinnati Club. Of course, there was a test of base ball handling. very interesting account of their trip. 1 to the winning club, three to the player mak temper often enough of late without bringing news item in telling this to one of the League's Manager Hanlon and Louis Bierbauer, mi asked him what kind of a game the Cubans ing the most hits, and tw;> dollars to the Another Illustration- ol t&9 Beauties upou itself additional odium. For its own heroes. "Knjoiued for what ?" was his reply. nus his cape coat, which makes him look like put up? They play just as good ball as we d player milking the most runs, and ninny wera reputation as well as the present high stand "That don't amount to anything. It is an ex a drummer, hustled down to the Hotel An- in this country. George says they arc weak thebetsandguest.es as to which club would Teclinicalities" ing of the game the National League should piring wail. The League is on top. There derson this morning in search of President in pitcherSj but as fielders and hitters they win, and though the wenther was threaten and Uses ol" call down its Spaldings. Ansons, Robisons has only been one base ball war Players' O'Neill, it having been reported that he had are out of tight. And talk about base-run ing, a large-sized audience witnessed the gains and O'Neills. The vindictive policy of John League vs. League. The Association men are arrived from Cleveland on the morning train, ners; why tiicy will try to steal the diamond, and s.iw the Ponce defeat the Alcazar to the in Base Ball. T. Brush will ruin the sport if persevered in. not in it. I'll bet they are sitting in a room and was indulging in a uap, perhaps a dream and it tukes a mighty good thrower to cutch tune of i} to 10, and though the Po:ice started The American Association had a right , to at Cincinnati looking at each other and won of the great base ball career before him. them. Mars and Strattou played great ball off with a rush and took a lead of nine runs withdraw from the National Agreement even dering, 'What will we do ?' I'll bet $10 that They couldn't find him, however. Bierbaucr on the trip, and I will add for the modest by two bases on balls, one parsed ball, aided The Rochester and Syracuse clubs have they don't put a club in Cincinnati, and if has been in the city for two or three days catcher that he caught all of the games, and by several errors, the game was spirited to in the art of if it had no particular grievance, and the been getting some costly lessons National League has no shadow of right to they do they will starve. Yes, I see, the partly on a visit and partly on business con caught them well, too. the last. The Alcazar played phickily to tha base Imll diplomacy. It will he remembered reason is uskccl why I abuse the Association. nected with the club, likely in the nature of What a hold base ball has on the American last, and Miller never weakened, even though peace nego coerce the Association into returning to be that in order to consummate the further bled and plundered. There is room I never abused it. I have said that it was advance money. people. If any other business or sport had he was miserably supported, a large number tiations it was necessary that they should and would be a minor league, and it will be. Politics being over in Allegheny for a time, one-half the bickerings, intrigues and spile in of hits being counte;! against him through, They enough for both leagues, and the quicker the retire from the American Association. National League people awaken to a realiza There is no abuse in that. But, let's talk on Elmer Smith has taken to sleeping until noon it that the national game has exhibited in the poor judgment of the seven fielders and ina consented upon receiving a cash considera something else. Pittsburg is each day in hopes of growing a mustache. last three years they would have been buried bility of either of his catchers to hold his da- tion and the assurance that their players tion of this fact the better for them and the game. EIGHT IN IT THIS SEASON. Did anybody ever notice that the Smiths so deep that it would have been impossible to livery. Following is the score: would not be molested. As soon as the Asso P»t.C* It L'N. H. H. P. A. Kl AI.CAZAB. R. H. P. A. H NOTES. There is going to be a base ball club in were not much in the beard raising line. resurrect them, while, on the contrary, base ciation broke away from the National Agree ball goes on, getting more popular, and occu H.'lniM 3h... 6 141 1'Sm.w, w.... « 1184 Laidlaw easily defeated Lamb in the Exhi this city and you will find out very shortly. Berger is putting in bis evenings at the l'ai£.-.2ta...... Si 221 i:U.lvi«.-.3'.,lb2 4 9 0 S ment, however, tiie Western League stepped Lawrenceviile Turn Vereiii. He swings pying more territory each year. in and began looting those clubs, defending bition rink lust Tuesday. The next race in When will we make up? Oh, perhaps to K*Kli'«tou.s»2 201 Ijr.iii, s II., :i 'I 1001 the series comes olf the 13th. morrow; that is if the proper officials arrive, clubs, etc. Berger is certain to be kept by I am sorry to hear of Frnuk Kntutss' sign r>«>>iiry, lb..2 1 11 0 II Mill.-r. |i...... 2 2191 its action upon the ground that protection Pittsburg. "Isn't he a good man," inquired ing with the Cleveland Club. It is n bad KJII... P...... 2 2 0 12 HiS:iul,-'ii, if., t 1741 was guaranteed by the American Association So Billy Nash is going to stick to Mr. and they are due now. I can't give you any up. You Manager Haulon when he wp.3 asked 'as to thin? for a young player to do,and I am posi U -pluo, if... 3 301) UiJwkton. c. HO 1223 only. This is the conception of right which Prince. That's the latest, and I hope it is idea of how the club will he made '' ( . < ...... 4 :i :i 2 I Atnl-r«on,2i. n 1 1 I) (I true. Nash is an honor to the profession. have that great American privilege of guess what disposition would be made of the little tive Frank will regret his ungrateful action prompts a man to steal anything he can get fat Oermnn catcher. "Yes, "was the reply. and be heartily ashamed of himself before the 0 llins. rf... :1 1001 U'.ol.ipl, d'.O 1 0 0 (I away with. Rochester and Syracuse were Would there were more like him. ing. Draw on your imagination, but what Irew. cf...... 2 :! 1 0 u iJlmjMl. rf.... 0 1010 And so A. W. Thiirman is not one of ever you do don't publish anything about "Well, why should we want to let him go season is bail over. members of the National Agreement, and it then." declared the Pittsburg manager. I understand tiie "majrgofs" are trying 'What's that you are talking about; to- rofessional in the country, and not one of .he National Agreement be assigned all obli were elected for the ensuing year: President, meco chewers?" asked an old-timer. "Did icm ever had much faith in the principles jations shali go with the assignment. All of ou ever notice the William D. Campbell; vice president, A. B. BASE BALL. wad that Papa Stricker hich were said to have led to the revolt, hese changes are in the player's favor, ex TRIGGER. Cubberiy; secretary, Edward W. need; corre oils around in his mouth. He pats in a five- hey went into the Players' League because cepting, perhaps, the first one, for if a man sponding secretary, Edward L. Pitcher; ent cut at the commencement of the game, ley thought there was treas> more money in it." rets his salary monthly or semi-monthly all EXPERTS MEET. urer, John L. Price: handicap committee, J. and after he has made a few assists ana put- Was ever a more shameless confession than he year around, he will have no excuse to tits he puts in a ten-cent cut. Needn't ic above Van Dyke, Vf. C. Price. W. C. Cubberiy, K. \7. made public. Yet Mark is an trike for a few hundred advance money the Champion Klllolt Defeats Philadelphia's Price and William liarbour. The gold ST. LOUIS S1FTINGS. augh; I can prove it by a dozen ball players. uthorizcd agent of the League in inducing ,st of November and continue the drain un- badge Crack, Wolstencroft. 'ust think of a man having and club cup were awarded to 12. W. Price and fifteen cents en to break contracts. Hall, Craver, Devliu, il warm weather sets in. This may lead to At Marion, N. J., March 7, J. R. FJliott, of worth of thg weed in hj« mouth at one time. .;.d Niehols must be regarded as another revolt, but it is hoped K. Vf. Reed respectively for having inado tha martyrs not, for the Kansas City, the champion, met and defeated best average score during the yenr. PROTEST AGAINST FUTDRE CONFER )ne day, while the Athletics were playing in hen men like the League magnates are al- >oor old game is having a tough struggle of W. H. Wolstencroft, Philadelphia's crack Louisville, it was noticed that 'Cub' was in owed to continue their dirty work. t as it is now. The players, however, must shot, at 1000 live birds for $1000a side. Many great misery. He was standing in the vicinity Whenever the League needs money for a >e protected at any cost. Their rights are prominent marksmen witnessed the match ENCES WITH THE LEAGUE. if the water barrel going through a regular orlorn hope Spalding puts his intended vic- )aramount." Detroit Free Pi-esi. and much moncv changed hands on the re ATHLETIC. lorizontal and parallel bar performance. ms on the committee to look after such for- sult. The boys all rushed up around him and it orn hope. That swells them up with pride, The match was never in doubt after the fif INTEItCOLI.EGIATE MEETING. vas discovered that he had a chew of tobacco nd they produce the bullion and pour it into LOUISVILLE^AMAZED teenth round. The Western man was shoot League MetMs Denounced in Inter- ast in his mouth and he was unable to get it .. G.'s purse. Spalding was afraid to carry The Pennsylvania Association Prepare! At A. I/. Johnson's Surprising Change of ing in great form, and it was plainly seen For the Coming Season. >ut. A boy was despatched to a feed store, ic Cincinnati project by himself, in view of that the young Philadelphia!! could not win. Yiew With an Association Magnate ocatcd on the thumb hand side ot the park, le Association's strong pull in that city, so Front How His Treachery is Viewed in The Intercollegiate Athletic Association, the Falls City Tho Staunch Association Elliott's best run was made in the early part vhere he procured a hook that was being e had his agent, Brush, throw the franchise of the match, when he killed 4'J birds without of Pennsylvania, held a meeting nt the Con* ised to handle hay with, and this was in- ack on the League's hands and appointed Men Not Dismayed or JMscimrairecl, How tincntal Hotel, Philadelphia, March 7, to General News Notes. ever ZaehPlielps on tho Situation News a break. The birds were of the best quality erted into 'Cub's' mouth and the wad re- ibell, Robinson and O'Neill a committee to and were furnished by the veteran Miles elect officers for the ensuing year, with the noved. I can prove this by Corey, Mat- \k? care of it. Spalding doesn't play any- of the Local Clubs, Ktc. following delegates present: Swarthm:>re, Johnson. Andrew J. Fisk, of Helena, Mon Messrs. Sproul, ST. Louis, March 10. Editor SPORTING hews, Millignn and others." aing but a sure thing himself. The chances LOUISVILLE, Slarch 10. Editor SPORTING tana, refereed the contest, K. D. Miller pull Ketcham and HutchjiHon; LIFE: The American SAYINGS THAT AKE TRUTHFUL. re that he will pull from underneath Pitts- LIFE: In the estimation of the Louisville I'niveraty of Pennsylvania, F. C. Williams; Association should ing the traps. The stakes were $1000 a side, Dickiuson, beware of "conferences" with the League. Let The League is in the soup and no mistake. nrg ar.d New York also, after he sizes up Deople there is one fallen hero. A few days Hurlingham rules governing the contest, the R. W. Illingworth; Lchiarh, them look at the result ?palding, O'Ncill and one or two others who le first month's business in those two cities igo the base ball enthusiasts of this city Messrs. Goates and Winfree; Lafayette, H. of last fall's "confer bounds being 21 yards. W. Chamberlain; ences." The Players' League had the Na do not believe in breaking theSabbath, think le coming season. Then something will thought that there was nothing too good for The seore follows, figure I indicating killed Haverford, M. P". Collins. tional League whipped to a stand-still. "t no harm to induce men who are under con- rop. Al Johnson, but now he has taken his place The treasurer reported for the last year re .n that with only one barrel used; figure 2, killed, ceipts, !?:jo3.S3; Everybody knows that now. What were the ract to commit an act which will forever The reserve rule has gone; the Czar must category nt whose head we place both barrels used, and 0, missed, using both expenditures, SJ03.8',), leaving Iruitsof that victory? The Brooklyn Play cave them under a cloud. The League mag- Iso go. Benedict Arnold. Most everyone here was barrels. a deficit ot $12.51. This, by vote, was paid ers' League people lates who are paying the players to jump are Ed Hanlon has given an opinion on the thunderstruck by Johnson's treachery, for by an assessment of $3 each college a member have agreed to pay such J. A. B. Elliott 2, 2 2, 2, 2, 2, 2. 2, 2, 0, 2, 2, 0, 2, 2, of the association. 540,000 for the privilege ot being absorbed by opked upon by the public as moderately ituation. Ed Hanlon, more than any other it must be considered. lie had a right 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2. 2. 2, 2, 2, 2. 2. 1, 2, 2, 2, z, 2. 2, 2. 2, 1,1, their defeated rivals. The New York vic rair-niinded men, while in reality they are ne man in this country, is responsible for to sell out if he pleased, but he had no right 2, 2, 1, 1, 1. 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2. U, 2. (), 0. 2. 0, The election of officers resulted as follows: tors were treated better on account of valu vorse than the men who do the jumping and lie present sad state of affairs in tne base ball to make such protestations of eternal fidelity 2.:;, 0, 1, 2,1, 2, 2'. a, 2, 0, 2. 2, 2, 2, 2, (1,1,2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, President, Ralph W. Illingsworlh; vice able "services" rendered by Mr. Taleott. he public realize this fact. The Association vorld. Ed Hanlon should crawl into his to the Association, when, at the same time, he 2. 2, 2,0, 2,1, 2, 2, 2.2, 0. 2,2, 2, 0 83. president, P. B. Winfree; treasurer, H. W. They were absorbed, ms the confidence of the community at large, ole and get J. Palmer O'Neill to putty up was planning to desert it. A few days ago W. II. Wotitencrxft 1,2, 1,0. 2,2, 2, 2,1, 0, 0,0, 2, Chamberlain, Lafayette; secretary, C. B. but were not compelled he was 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2. 2, 2. 2, 0, 2, 2. 2, 2, 2, 0, 0. 0, 2. 1. Ketcham, Swarthmore; to pay anything and it should have, as its dealings have al lie hole. JOE PKITCHAHD. in this town talking loudly of his 2, 2. executive committee, for the privilege. In Boston bitter and 1, 2. 0, 1. 2. 2, 2, 0, 0, 0, 2, 0, 2, 2, 2, 0, !!, 2, 2, 2, 2, F. H. Lee, U. «nd Philadelphia the triumphant Players' ways been as honorable as could have been. never-dying hostility to the League, 2, ll, 2, 2, 1. 0, (I. 1.0, 2, D. 0, 2, 0, 2, 2, 2, 0, 2. -J. 2, 1, 2, of P.; M. P. Coll ins. Haver- League folks were given a trunk full of The town is full of good players. Some are and what he was going to do, and now, in the 1, 1, 2, 1, 2, 0. 2. 0. 2,1. 2,2, 2. 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2 77. ford; F. R. Coatcs, Lehigh; J. W. Hutchin- promises by the two slippery eels Spalding suitable for minor leagues, while several BUFFALO BUDGET. very thick of the battle, he has deserted the Elliutt had 21 drivers, 25 rinht quartcrern, 36 left son, Swarthmore. It was decided upon mo. could hold down major league positions. Association and left the gates open to its quarlercr*, 0 iuomers and 12 towerers. Vour uf hi* tion to hereafter secure a judge of walking and Thurman. Messrs. Prince and Wagner A Chance For Buffalo The Association bir.is loll dyail cu 1. uf bJHD Is. Ho moil his second bar have already informed the public how those "We" now have under contract: Coniis- enemy. who was himself a walker, and one known to tey, Boyle, King, Stivetts, Munyan, Cling- Outlook Toronto and Rochester to be PRESIDENT PARSONS DOESN'T KNOW rel aeveutY-ciiilit times twenty-eight times to kill be competent to fill that position. A motion promises were broken. In Pittsburg the In tho International A Meeting Next au 'levelar.d with Ned Hanlon to see both A. L. ndj Congressman Johnson, and succeeded in BASE BALL. luying the former's Cincinnati interests for THESTAGR SOMETHING NEW! OUT APRIL 1st! S30,000. Last Sunday night I had a four or five hours' talk with Frank Robison, and he PLAYWRIGHT :onvinced me he was for settling with Mr. VS. CRITIC. 'ohnson. That's the whole of that story. lirions Contention Kagtiig in England Be INSIDE FACTS But here is another ane. tween Two Classes of Writers. This is a curious world and here is an in- There is raging in Europe a furious war- ide story, although I can never prove it. arc between the playmakers and their crit- .t was Mr. Spalding who deposed Mr. Phelps ;s. A feud as old as history has suddenly EDITED BY BROUGHT TO LIGHT THROUGH THE 'rom the American Association presidency roken into life again. The rattle of thunder ind had Mr. Thurman elected in his place. :s tremendous. Its reverberations ore audi JOENSON DEAL. tVas it the irony of Fate that caused Mr. ble even here. In London there is Mr. Sny- FRANCIS C. RICHTER, Spalding to be put through the same process 'er Grundy, whom playgoers know as the to which he subjected Mr. Phelps? The .dapter of "A Pair of Spectacles;" and there THE EDITOR OF THE RECOGNIZED AUTHORITY ON BASE BALL, Bow Phelps deal was worked through Messrs. s Mr. Clement Scott, whom English play- the League Does Easiness-Some Thurman and Baruie. Twice was the Asso- oers know as the dramatic critic ofthe Daily iation presidency offered to Mr. Phelps, and relcgraph. Mr. Scott has a poor opinion of Interesting Stories From both times there was a string tied to it. Mr. Grundy, and loses no opportunity of say- THE SPORTING LIFE. There was a firing equally as strong tied ngso. Mr.Grundy, havinglongsufleredin si- New Yort. -o the chairmanship of the National Board ence, publishes the following opinion of Mr. when it was offered to Mr. Spalding, and the Scott: "unny part ofthe whole proceeding was that "I hate him, because, having by colossal efforts o n NEW YORK, March 12. Editor SPORTING iome League magnates had hold of the other *» o end of the string. A. G. stood in the Fifth nd superb achievements established himself as the LIFR: "The mills of the Goits grind slowly, dictator of the English drama, he has not risen but they grind exceeding fine." Avenue Hotel the other day, with an um So they do. brella in his hand. Dickey Pearce came o tha height of his proud position; but, seated If this letter is a little caustic in places it is n tho judgment seat, ttill plays tho advocate 0 because the subjects of which ilong. Mr. Spalding swung his umbrella I prouose to )ver his shoulder and said: "Give me a low and ?ceks to raze the fabric he has reared. I write demand more or less heroic treatment. ate him, because, in iny opinion, he makes When James O. ne, Dickey." "You could never hit me," Blaine aspired to the presi replied the old-timer. "None of 'eui could ookless, cruel and wicked use of his grand op- dency of the United States in 1884, he forgot jortunities. I hate him, because, having Roscoe Colliding. When Albert iver hit me," responded Mr. Spalding. "But proved o W O. Spalding hey can now, Al," retorted Dickey; "they iuiseJf possessed of twenty talents, ho buries aspired to the base ball throne in 1891 he for hein in the earth. I hate got Albert Johnson. Mr. Blaine has discov are on to your curves." him, because I am a ered his mistake. Likewise, Mr. Spalding. INSHOOTS. aily witness of the true hearts ho wounds, of O Do not be alaruied.kind reader, I am leading John T. Brush left the League meeting ,he weak and struggling whom ho oppresses, of up to something. But for a moment let us madder than a hatter. Brush is all right, ,he good and faithful servants to whom he says revert to that uight in January when the hough. He's a smart man. ill done,' and whom he casts in outer darkness; new National Aerernent was adopted in the The Brooklyn deal will go through next f the fools whose he ids he turns, of the sloth- Fifth Avenue Hotel. Mr. Spalding and Al week. The capitalists who fail to ante will 'ul whom he pranks in fine feathers, of the im- V) ien W. Thurman were the central figures. be thrown down. jOstora to, whom he says 'come up higher.' I Csesar in all his greatness was not more im Gus Abell astonished the magnates. His hate him, because I see the drama withering perious than these. They had enticed Messrs. dealings with Al Johnson were as square as a under his breath. I hate him, because I con- Prince and Wagner away from Mr. Johnson die. Mr. Abell was in Spalding Bro's. store ider him the curse ofthe contemporary stage." 0 during the preceding afternoon and left him Saturday afternoon. While there he noticed And while Messrs. Scott and Grundy are nothing but a few vague promises. a set of California boxing gloves, (will the cudgeling one another, M. Alexandra Becque, o. Mr. Johnson was the only capitalist left in Spalding Bros, kindly remit for this ad.), and author of "La Parisienne," is at odds with M. n the Players' League with whom no settle >rdered them sent to Frank Kobison's apart- Francisque Sarcey, the dramatic critic of La ment had been reached. Here was a man nents, at the Hoftinan House. Frank is go Temps. He sues M. Sarcey for saying that M n with a remarkable personal following, who ng to practice with them'in the Cleveland his work is worthless, and thereby deprecia- acted squarely with every one of his part Athletic Club. He needed'emin the League 'ing its financial value. M. Sarcey replies ners, both players and capitalists, and who was meeting. Speaking of dividing gate receipts, hat, for his own part, he is a crilie, and is likely to lose more money than anyone con [ got ten per cent, pretty slick last herefore entitled to say what he likes. nected with the Players' League. For a year week. Mr. Robison, Mr. Abel], Walter Footllght FJickeringH. I had been an advocate of that organization, "Cschwege, ofthe World; Horace Thurlow, of rj O ^ and I resolved to use what energy I possessed he Recordert were standing in the Hotfman Mary Andorson (Mrs. Navarro) has offered all toward obtaining a settlement ibr Mr. John louse cafe. Mr. Eobisou had invited us to f her theatrical scenery and stage properties son. That accomplished, my allegiance to mbibe. We were served with five glasses of 'or sale in London. any base ball organization or man was ended. iippolonaris water. Meantime Mr. Abell was W. F. Owen, the best Sir Toby Belch on the The outlook was not cheerful. I had satisfied getting me pretty well cornered on where I American stage, has been engaged for Abbott myself that Mr. Spalding not only intended got his telegram to Chris Von der Ahe. Mr. nd Teal's production of "Niobe." to ignore Mr. Johnson financially, but pro Robison paid for the fluid, the bartender laid down ten cents change and I put it in my Sadie Martinot has gone to the south of posed to make an example of him. There was France to recuperate her shattered nerves, ex something lacking in that National Agree pocket. No-.v, do you think the magnates can {ct the best of me? hausted by acting sixteen weeks without inter ment meeting. Everybody noticed it. My mission. first opening came when the National League The next revolution in base ball is likely elected its member to the National Board. :o be the formation of sectional leagues. Minnie Palmer wants to return to London, in ilr. Thurman showed his hand the night If the base ball writers intend to do any- pera or burlesque, and will do so if release! P before. It had "A. G.S." marked all over it. hinf for the game this year it is about time 'rom her engagement with the "Mile a Min a The American Association men saw it more o begin. I'm willing to quit fighting at a ute" company. plainly, nnd the handwriting ou the wall moment's notice. Aren't you? Stuart Robson has gono back to "She Stoops could have been read miles aw»y. I wonder President Robison, of Cleveland, was suc o Conquer" as a diversion from "The Hen- Mr. Spalding did not see it. But he didn't, cessful in passing his percentage plan, namely: ietta," having dropped the silly piece "Is Mar- and he went home with the coronet on his Forty per cent, ofthe gate receipts to the iage a Failure ?" visiting club and ten per head and the best of everything in his pocket. cent, to be deposited The influx of farce-comedy stars is something He came, he saw, he conquered and he fell. with President N. E. Young, to be divided among the eight clubs when the money thus appalling. Next season about every soubrette But even the beautiful HIIOW fell about that ho can kick higher than her head, and every time, and with such an example before him collected shall have reached the sum of $40,000. This plan appears to he perfectly ion? and dance man who can do a flip-flap, are one cannot blame Mr. Spalding. I spared no ikely to be starring. pains to let the American Association know fair and indicates that the League is gradu- what was going on around these precincts. lly becoming educated. Pinero's new play, "Lady Bountiful," was n>>-t Writers elsewhere were even more alert. The Aside from talking over the Cincinnati iroduced at the Garrick, 'London, March 7. crash came, and "the whole shooting match" matter and the adoption of a schedule, the iVbile developing nothins startlinsrly original, (so called by Mr. Thurmun) went directly to League adopted two new forms of players' t treats of the storv of a mistaken lover in un PRICE lot the devil. Mr. Spalding was a king without contracts, submitted by Col. Rogers. As far conventional and beautiful atyle. . a kingdom, and Mr. Thurman was an nngel as personal contracts are good these are good. Bonny Rate Castleton, one of the few Ameri- I without wings, lost in the fiery depths of base Any player who signs one ot them gives the an actresses who really do "draw" by reason of SEND IN YOUR ball perdition. I wus sorry in a measure. club an absolute option on his services for the heir own inherent powers, will be the Mar ORDERS EARLY. Both men worked indefatigably. And they ear following. There is no ambiguous ltre- guerite in "Faust up to Date" at the Walnut did their work \velj in ail cases save the one erve" clause this time. The Colonel learned Street SPORTING LIFE, Box his lesson well last spring. Theatre, this city, next week. 948, Philadelphia, Pa. that wrought their ruin. Meantime the small Julia Marlowe ma.de her reappearance on the coterie that surrounded Mr. Johnson watched President Young speaks well of his um- ires, and what's better he stands by them itage at Ford's Opera House, Baltimore, last and waited. Monday night, in "As You Like It." It Just before the American Association met hen they n^cd^ji friend. wag Col. Rogers is against signing men already .ho first time she had played since last October, in New York he gave the League a chance to when her illness Imy him out. Nothing was done. He went .inder contract. The Colonel is getting in began in Philadelphia. EASE BALL PEIITIM to the famous Murray Hill Hotel meeting ine with good people. Jefferson and Florence will close their season nnd entered the Cincinnati Club in the Ben Shibe, the Philadelphia sporting goods April 13, at the end of their engagement at American Association in perfectly good faith. dealer, was here and said he did not approve MoVicker's new theatre in Chicago, which they He hud no idea the League would ever buy f the League system of signing players under will open March 30. The comedians have ar- 157 Broadway, N. Y. him out. Neither had I. Much aa he de contract. .nged to travel together again next season. ffOW EEADY! sired, for private reasons, to leave base ball, I met Maurice Barrymore on Broadway "Betrothed," an adaptation from Alphonse Take pleasure in notifying trie Jie decided to fight rather than be robbed. Wednesday. He is looking well and wanted Daudet's "L'Obstaolo." is the play with which What follows will be read by many persons to know when the magnates intended to stop T. Henry French will open the spring season at trade and BASE BALL PUBLIC with much interest. Under ordinary circum fighting. An echo answered when? Chairman Thurmuu '.he Garden Theatre March 30. The production stances I would not hesitate a moment to has received a letter 9 to be made with all the elaboration which generally that their line of berate a man who deceives his business part asking when the National League inteuds to release him. characterized it at the Paris Gymnase. ner. This, However, was an extraordinary Miss Mary Eastlake, who has been seen BASE BALL GOODS for the case. Every man in the Association, at one John T. Brush "looked like first money" in this time. He carried an elegant fur-lined bia country with Wilson Barrett, will make a time or another, directly or indirectly, had our here next season, coming season will embrace all done something hostile to Mr. Johnson's in- overcoat on his arm and few people could beginning in October at tell whether he held a bob or a flush. It be Walnut Street Theatre. Her brother, ^erests. Two days after the Association Charles their last year SPECIALTIES, LEDGER Meeting here he was requested to call at the was a bob, however. Eastlake, will be her manager, and she ^residence of F. II. Abell, one of the directors I am sorry for Mr. Thnrman, bnt as long will play "Clito" and "A Yorkshire Lass." with new additions, and will if the Brooklyn League club. He jumped at as he is at the head of the "judicial" base ball Jacob Litt, owner of the Grand Opera House. the conclusion that the Brooklyn Club body, and as long as it is deemed judicial to .t St. Paul, Mion., closed bis theatre against be up to the same standard w wanted to join the Association, and tele give the weaker side the worst of every de 'Town Lots," and put up a placard stating that graphed nearly all the Association clubs cision, he will be criticized unsparingly. the house was closed because "Town Lots" was that made them famous when asking if some one could be made to give Uncle William Conaot, of Boston, is as fond too bad. Then the owner of the play, Miss way for Brooklyn. of Mike Kelly RS ever, and no player he ever Eloiso Will.irj, sued Mr. Litt for libel, claiming purveyors to the Players' Na The answers named "Washington." I had was so much of a money-maker as the $10,000 dapagea. ____ think this proceeding shook Mr. Johnson's "King." Messrs. Soden and Billings, how tional League. THE KEEFE JOB OFFICE confidence in the Association considerably. ever, are irrevocably opposed to "Kef." Musical Notes. When he "vent to Mr. AbelPs house he found Nick Kngel, Edward Everett Bell, Auditor Dnprez, the French, tenor, still lives, at the PLAYERS' LEAGUE BALL, the there, besides Mr. Abell, Messrs. Byrne and Lully, Commissioner Perry, Frank White, age of 85. Doyle. About what happened at this meet- Mike Slattery, George Gore, Con. Daily, Jcannie Winston is alternating leading rolc3 best ball ever made, will con Ing the accounts told to me by Mr. Johnson Billy Byrne and all the "fancy" dropped in with Carleton in tho Carleton Opera Company. at limes to see the magnates. THE and Mr. Abell agree. Mr. Johnson first Emile Saurct will succeed Saintoa as profes tinue to be our Leader. The ONLY wanted the Brooklyn Club to come into the If ever there was a change in two persons that change exists in Messrs. A. G. Spalding sor of tho violin at the Royal Academy of Association. The proposition was not enter Music. following testimonial speaks tained. Then Mr. Abell asked Mr. Johnson and Alien W. Thurman. Talk about the crushed tragedian! He isn't a marker. Marcus R. Mayor has received a cable from to name a price for his interests in the Cin- Mine. for itself: Printing Establishment cinuati Club. Tho sum fixed upon was There is no gentleman in the League whom Patti, who is in Nice, stating that she was $35,000. Mr. Abell was to submit the propo it is not a pleasure t> meet, and to save them in good health. CHICAGO, Sept. 29, 1890, sition to the National League at its meeting selves they cannot see hut that everything Anton Seidl will probably succeed Theodore MESSES. KEEFE AND BECANNON, SHOW March 3, and give an affirmative or negative they do is right. Base ball law turns the Thomas as conductor of tbe New York Phil- NEW YORK. in Philadelphia! heads of them all. harinunic Society. Gentlemen: As enswer Wednesday, March 4. J. Palmer the championship Then followed the most notable fight that O'Neill has been christened the Miss Ida Klein has been engaged as one of season draws to a close and all the was ever known in a National "Pirate King." League meet Now all together: Three cheers for- Vpn Mr. Abbey's sopranos in his Italian opera com clubs are well supplied with Balls,! ing. Mr. Abell's battle for peace will go pany next season. shall need no more. The Hall has down to base ball history. Mr. Johnson had der Ahe! Chris has made the hit of his life in the Baldwin case. Sims Reeves, tbe veteran English tenor, an given excellent satisfaction, and I no idea Mr. Abell would succeed, and I cer nounces that be will sing his lost song in public tainly thought he would fail. He did suc "Dasher" Troy looked on admiringly. have no hesitation in declaring that I [Tommy Esterbrook will make a good man in London on May 11 next. it is the Best Bull that has ever been ceed, however, and I'll tell you how. Most for Somebody. of the League men arrived in the city Sun Tommy played class A ball Mr. Edffard Solomon's new Indian opera is made. It retains its shape and elas THEATRICAL PRINTING A SPECIALTY. day, March 1. Mr. Abell and Mr. Byrne ast year. GEO. H. DlCKINSON. expected to succeed the "Gondoliers" in April ticity under the most trying cir Jiiid Mr. Johnion's proposition before each of at the Savoy Theatre, London. cumstances, and is a credit to your them, nnd, with the exception of Mr. Spald KEADT FOR BUSINESS. The aahes of Emma Abbott are in a safety firm. Yours very truly, ing, deposit vault in New York awaiting the it >vas regarded with faver. Mr. Spald- The Colored com F. H. BRUNELt, MANAGERS AND AGENTS CAN OUR WORK IS STRONGER ing declined to express an opinion until he Monarch* of York to Act pletion of her monument at Gloucester, Mass. had an opportunity to think over the matter. For Themselves. Sec'y Players' National League. HARRISBDRG,Pa..March9. Editor SPORT In the new opera which the McCaull Com SAVE MONEY BY PLACING THAN LITHOGRAPHY, Jlr. Abell did not state the exact figures, but pany will produce during tbe summer season at Our yet gave them approximately. ING LIFE: You will be conferring quite a TRADE LIST now ready. favor upon the players of the York Colored Palmer's Theatre, New York, called "The Tar ORDERS WITH US. AND CHEAPER. When he entered the League meeting and the Tartar," Digby Bell will be the Tar COMPLETE Tuesday morning he thought he would be Base Ball Club by stating in your very valu CATALOGUE out able paper that, as the future ot the team and Laura Joyce-Bell the Tartar. nble to fix up the deal. Some of the state One of Audran's March ist, containing ments that follow may be denied by Mr. is as yet not definitely settled, and in prettiest operettas, "In prices Abell, but my source of information is good view ofthe fact that the season being so near diana," will be revived next week at the Grand and descriptions enough for me. The first matter brought at hand, that we, the pla3'ers. have concluded Opera House, Philadelphia, by the MoCaull of our full .before the League was "Cincinnati." Mr. to act for ourselves, and are desirous of secur Opera Company. It will be alternated with line of Abell was given a hearing with his proposi ing strong financial backing in one of the "Clover" and "The Black Hussar." DATES, HALF-SHEET HANGERS AND 3-SHEET POSTERS tion. John T. Brush talked an hour on the minor leagues or as an independent organi DeWolf Hopper and his comic opera com subject. He thought it would be better for zation. We have the pledge of several of pany are now arranging, through Manager B. Base Ball, Bicycle and Gen PRINTED AT SHORT NOTICE AT LOWEST PRICES. the League to fight Mr. Johnson. Grounds Harrisburg's business representatives in re D. Stevens, for their first trip to California next couid be put in order for $12,000 and plenty gards to the financial part. But as they season. Rudolph Aronson's opera company, of players supplied. have as yet done little or nothing, and while with Marie eral Sporting Goods. All day long the mag waiting their action Tempest at its head, ii also to make nates wrangled over the question as to we will be pleased to a tour of the Pacific coast next spring. Also a treatise by T. J. Keefe, whether it was better to buy out or fight Mr. hear from anyone wishing a great team at reasonable salaries. Knowing how well Chesver Goodwin and Woolson Mome are Johnson. At 7:30 o'clock an adjournment concocting De Wolf Hopper's next comic opera. on "How TO PITCH," espe was proposed until Wednesday. known the ability of the team is, I only WE HAVE IN STOCK A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF Mr. Abell need to say that they are gentlemen as well. It is said to be a rehash of "King Cole," for CUTS FOR insisted upon taking a vote that night, so an which these worthies were responsible, cially adapted for beginners. liour's recess was taken. Upon reassembling For full particulars address Wm. II. Malone, and Pennsylvania Railroad restaurant, Harris- which was produced in Philadelphia a few sea OUTDOOR SPORTS. Mr. Spalding waa the last man to enter sons Samples of uniforms, with i'arlor F. It was then 9:30. The League re burg, Pa., or Geo. L. Williams, 743 West ago at the Broad Street Theatre with dis mained in session until midnight, and during street, Philadelphia. ___ astrous results. measurement blanks, free on that time Mr. Abell discovered something. Signor Del Puente and Clara Poole are the A vote caine on the Johnson proposition. II MUNCIE IN IT. only leading members of last season's New application. was defeated o to 1. Chicago Cleveland, American Opera Company who will be heard The Buttling Little Town to Enter Ir.dl during the coining summer season at the Grand WRITE FOR SAMPLES AND PRICES. Cincinnati (Brush),Pittsburg and New York nna's voted negatively; Brooklyn "oted affirma League. Opera House, Philadelphia. New artists and tively and Boston and Philadelphia did nol MUNCIE, Ind., March 11. Last night the new operas will be prominent feature! of Mana Watch Clubs, Instalment Frauds and first steps were taken toward the organization ger Kelly's fourth season of grand opera vote,"although they shared Mr. Abell's views, of a ball club at Catchpenny Watches Exposed. In a niinnte he saw through the vote. Mr here by a meeting ot citizens at pcnular prices. Spalding did the business. After the National Hotel. The street railway will Signor Del Puente will opsn with Hioriohs' j)S-CAt.uoati* AHD DISCUSSICK FnEE."«3| Mr. Johnson furnish grounds near the city, and, with the knocked him from the throne he inwardly American Opera Company at the Grand Opera E. P. PKKCIVAL, Watchmaker, detested paraphernalia used last year, the club will be House, Philadelphia, the Cleveland man more than ever. put ou its feet with in May in "WilliamTell." 221 N. KiglitU Street, Philadelphia, Pa. His intemperate interviews in Chicago but little expense. The Ho will be seen during tho season in tno new necessary money will be subscribed by citi Honest LED&ER directly poods for honest people< JOB after the American roles, ISarnaba OFFICE, Association'] in Ponchielli's "GiocondV ami withdrawal from zens. Committees wore appointed to, secun <* IK* of tho largest selections of the National Agrcemen the grounds and solicit tho funds needed Z'tmpn in Herold's "Z*rapa." The fVorire exposed his chagrin. Mr. Abell took his de barytone will also appear ia "Dinorah," wnlcli». in America, from S2.00 They will report at a meeting on Thursday "Rigol "1> to loi». 20 years Gold Filled Sixth feat calmly, but when the Brush proposition, etto," and other operas. C'MW, Boss, Deubor, and Chestnut Sts., PhHIadelphia. came he punched more holes in the combinifc night, when a committee will be named tr Crowu, Fa- represent Muni-ie at the meeting for the for Rudolph Aronson has engaged Mme. Pauline liryi,CfHceot, A'lantio. We re tion than it could withstand, and the resuifr commend the Philadelphia made raai organization of the State League at An L'Ailemand, the well-known priina donna, for was that nothing was done, except the ap a term of two years, beginning in August next, casoa M the best on earlh, FOR SALE !~ "" pointment of a.committee on Cincinnati con derson on Mor.dny, the 16th inst. This step, with Kl«io, Waltliam, Si'nnx- » with the enthusiasm expressed, insures when she returns from Europe. She it to til' Be!d, Columbus or Eockfurd We have bound volumes of ' i B«£g«3 sisting of Messrs. Abell, Robison and O'Neill Mun Ihav9fli:...,.v...... ,. . 10 above tbe place of Miss Russell. Mr. Aronson b:is etem-wiudlns* works, 516 au'l disena?, by it* Meantime, cie to have a club for the coming season. use tliouu uiiia ot ctvjej ri t;*« worjt kimi a.iJ Mr. Abell telegraphed the oar also engaged Louise Beaudet, who will Ho. Solid n karat cold cases, THE SPORTING LIFE for years of lo-og word "No" to Mr. Johnson. take tho standing have been cured. Icdsods.i siruig ii ray f.iith That committei parti formerly assigned to Fanny Rice, that ( imiilete with uicke! worfcs if was a corker. They kept me guessing. Ai . f^TnE SIWRTIXG LIFE will he nisi ar.y males r. Ki to$J5,acconJinK of 1887. 1888, 1889. iuUsefficstv, t';:,t I will send TWO BOTTLES FELL,with lady leaving the company at tk« end of a VALUAiiLiC J am sure of is that both Mr. Robison and post paid to any address in the United 61: the t'j wai^lit auU ijesiga of ctiid. A TREATISE on this disease to any suf Mr. O'Neill and Canada one year for $4.00, six mouths fu; praent season to go on the road at the head 01 ...... _ , .._.. for tiiive years to gi»u Miiafac'.iou PRICE, S5.00 EACH. ferer who will send me their Express and P.O. address, were converted to Mr. Aboll'i T. A. Sltwa:n, main idea, and that Mr. O'Neill was sent to J2.25, three months for $1.20. a farce-comedy company. or ui^uey re'uuiKd. AgouU wauted. The Sport.ng Life Pub. Co., Philadelphia. M. C., 1SI Pearl St., N. Ye 1O THE SPORTING LIFE. March 14. accidents will happen, but perhaps a woman's THE ROVER-STAR. best plan is to avoid falling at all if she can. ^ WHAT GOES ON IN GOTHAM. CYCLING. Under no circumstances is it agreeable to her This new bicycle is Fool self, or anything but harrowing to the feel called the Rover-Star, be Balls and Steel Ones—Manhattan Fixture*. ings of the beholder." Violet Lornc. cause it is a combination Athletic Club Wants Wheelmen-Want Way 29-30. Eighth annual meet, N. J. Division, * » * of two well- known ma to See the Manufacturers' Money Up— Eiiutotb, N. J. Ridersof solid tired machines, when chang chines of those names. It The Printer Pied the Klcctlon-Walfs May 30. Irvlnpton-Milburn 25-mile Road Race, ing to pneumatics, should be wary when is a product resulting from and Strays. Way 30. Tournament at Worcester, MUM. riding their air tires for the first time in a NEW YORK, March 12. Editor SPORTING May 30. Annual tournament cf the Rome, N.Y. ten years' experience in Cyclers. crowded thoroughfare. The pneumatic takes the manufacture of Star LIFE: A plan is on foot to get the large ath May 30. Chicago Pullman Road Race, a lot more pulling up than a solid, and a col bicycles. New Lever Safe letic and wheel clubs to combine in an effort June 1. ElweU'a European Tour. Departure from lision is a surprisingly simple matter. ties, and other modifica to induce the Legislature to authorize the New York. « ... * tions of bicycles and tricy Park Commissioners to lay out a portion of June 8. Annual spring meet of Connecticut Division Saddle and Cycle is the name of a new cles by the H. B. Smith the new Pclham Bay Park as an athletic and New Haven Bicycle Club Tournament. Ad weekly paper which is being started by Mr. ground, and to construct there a first-class dress K. J. l'erkin«, secretary. JIachineCo.,and embodies June 26-27. Kentucky Division meet. R. H. Kain, cycling editor of of the Mercury. She valuable features of track for wheelmen, and another one for June 28. Kentucky Division's excursion from Louis It will be devoted to horse and cycle, and is each. general athletics, with dressing and bathing ville to Mmnnioth Cave HII-J return. to be copiously illustrated. Mr. Kain will The steering wheel is in rooms, grand stand, etc. The idea is an ex July 2-3-4. Race meet of the llageratown Bicycle undoubtedly make a go of the thing. front, of 30 inches diam cellent one, and could be made successful it Clab and Maryland Division's anuual meet, Ha- * * * eter, and is of the Rover the support of the larger and wealther clubs ger^town. * "Users of inflated tires who travel on the could be got, which is not a likely thing when July 3-4-5. Annual meet of the Missouri Division at style, or the- same as on Carthage. Continent will do well to choose a tire which the New Lever Safety, the intense rivalry between them is con July 4, Columbia Cycle Club's tournament at Char possesses an emptying as well as a filling and being ot proper angle sidered. It is estimated that there are nearly ter 0*k Turk, Uarlford, Ct. valve, as it is said that the officials of the commands the wheel per 50,000 wheelmen and athletes in and around' July 4. The t'ooriuan roa-1 race at Cincinnati. French Customs House cut open the big tires fectly. New York, for whom the Park Commissioners July 9. Start of the Detroit \VheelmetTs League to see it any contraband is within them. If The driving wheel is in have never done anything, while for eques-.. meet tour from Niagara to Detroit. Address, for the tire could be emptied of its air it might trians, who are not one tithe of that number, particnl&rs, C. K. Smith. the rear and driven by July 1S-U-15. Annual meet.'Ohlo Division, Colum escape this fate. Hillier went to Germany levers and clutches, as in they have built aud maintain expensive bus. with a light racing bicycle in 1885. One very the case of the well-known bridlepaths. Was there less selfish rivalry July 10-17-18. L. A. W. anuual meet, Detroit, Mlch. suspicious official was most anxious to probe Special Star. The power among the great athletic clubs this concession July 29. Departure from New York of Smith's Euro the hollow backbone for concealed goods, and being continuous insures could easily be secured, and New York would pean tour. was pulling at the little wheel with a bit of economy in propulsio n in the future outrank the world in racing and Aug. 4. Tournament anil road race of the Watontha wire in his hand, when a superior officer athletics. Bicycle Club, Richfield Springs, N. Y. and makes the machine a Sept., Labor Day. Tournament at Philadelphia, Pa. passed it. That bicycle travelled safely to hill-climber- HAYSEEDS AGAINST GOOD ROADS. Kept. 8-9. Tournament at Hartford, Ci. Berlin and Leipsic and back, but was i. The spokes are prefera- The farmer, with his usual clear-headed smashed by an intelligent British porter, on B bly double-butt-ended and ness, is going in to defeat the Richardson British soil, who threw a box at it and buckled solid drawn and direct road improvement bill at all hazards. Ho NEWS AND COMMENT. the wheel.' Hi.News. screwing into case-har doesn't want good roads, even if other people * * dened nuts secured within have to pay for them tor him. The foregoing The A. A. U. Question Still Unsettled—labor The Cyclist, in its last issue, contained a _ the bub, and so arranged bill calls for the issuance of $40,000,000, to be Day For Philadelphia's Kaee Meet— characteristic effusion from "Stamson, " who v ;^i;?i=?:.,:^=ss=v=j5==? -; as to provide for the sus spent in improved highways throughout tha Woman A-wheel—Closing of the A. C* C. promises more upon his return from Ber pension action of the wheel, and also to prevent breakage from the driving strain of the wlieel. State, and as this city and Brooklyn would Cyclo Show—Notes—Trade. muda. Our English cousins have our sym The rims are of solid steel and usually of No. 3 section, having a flat groove and fitted with D shaped best Para rubber tires a form have to pay nearly $5,000,000 of this amount, It is now nearly a month since the National pathy. . best suited to withstand buckling strains. No. 2 section can be furnished if preferred. from which they would not get a single mile Assembly gave ear to the propositions of * * * The levers are made of weldless steel tubing and provided with two pins for different speeds. The pedals being of the usual Star style of improved highway, it is hard to understand Messrs. McMillan and Matthewsou, the The A. C. C. Cycle Show, which closed its and come up so as to allow a full stroke in propelling. how the farmers can look on the bill as any Amateur Athletic Union delegates, and ap doors on last Saturday evening, has proved .that of the thing else but an extremely favorable one to pointed a committee for the purpose of meet its right to become an annual fixture, and .-______. _.._ ___die-bar and themselves. It is the old prejudice of the ing the board of managers of the A. A. II. that the show of '92 will be far and away -.- -oscillating spring. The front forks are semi-hollow and provided hayseed against the wheelmen which under and agreeing upon some plan for harmonizing out of sight of that of '91 is more than an ex with foot rests for coasting. lies the whole thing, the farmers knowing the differences existing between the two or pectancy; it is a certainty. The framing of the Standard machine is a solid steel forging of such quality and proportion of carbon as to withstand almost any kind that the riders favor and promote the bill at ganizations, but up to this present nothing of use. As heretofore, hollow frames of weldless steel will be furnished at an extra cost. once are opposed to it on general principles. Local Notes. The handles are of hard rubber, and the machine is furnished with Kelley saddle, tool bag and the usual set of necessary tools. A WHEELMEN'S POOL AND BILLIARD has been done. The cycling exhibition at Horticultural LEAGUE. It is high time that some action betaken. The standard finish is full enameled with nickel trimmings. Other styles of finish made to order. Pneumatic and cushion tires being The New York Club's opeu challenge to Hall was brought to a successful close on as yet more or less experimental, will be furnished at cost and at the risk of the purchaser. play any other The racing season is coming on apace, tourna Saturday night last. From the start the in wheel club a series of pool ments and race meets are being discussed, and Price of the Rover-Star, complete as described, $125; extra for hollow frame, if wanted, $10; extra for roller bearings to driver, if games for a trophy has met with so many terest evinced, not only among cyclers, but wanted, $10.______the voice of the racing man is heard rn the the general public, was most gratifying, responses that Secretary W. E. Findley has iand. So far as the suspends are concerned the issued a call to the various clubs tc take attendance running way up into the thou steps for the formation of a Wheelmen's Pool it is most unjust to keep them on the anxious sands. The official returns not yet being in, pany at Twelfth and Mervine streets after by merely dropping it into holes drilled as courts of Philadelphia of charges of fraudu bench. A decision should be reached at once, April 1. usual in the rim, but of slightly larger dia and Milliard League. Saturday night found it is impossible to give the exact figures, but lent transactions, and, while it may have sur nearly one hundred members of the and would have been ere this had the Union a careful estimate places it in the neighbor Last week the Alpha Wheelmen, at their meter. It is counter-sunk for about two- prised those not present at the trial, anyone New come out manfully and declared its inten headquarters, 1724-26 North 'Broad street, thirds of its length from the inner surface of York s assembled at their club house to par hood of about eight thousand. The financial who witnessed the proceedings could not but take of a banquet given in honor of their tions instead of endeavoring to force the success of the affair was, of course, assured participated in a riding tournament, in the the rim. A channel is filed in the side, in be prepared at the jury's verdict. Rudy had, League to take the initiative. The plain course ot which many pretty mauceuvers section like the ri vetted head of a spoke, victorious team in the Bowling League. After before the doors were opened, the rental of perhaps, two dozen witness, and their testi dining and speeches two professional sluggers truth is that while the A. A. U. clubs want the spaces more than covering the hall hire were executed. which is merely pushed iu lengthways. The mony was very valuable to him. It ia said the riders to enable them to roll up a large The Alphas will attend a theatre party on head drops into the counter-sink, and the gave examples of how easy it is to knock the and music and it is certain that the Asso that he intends to abandon the cycle trade. other man out when number of points during the season, and are ciated Cycling Clubs next Tuesday evening at the Chestnut Street spoke is then screwed into the hub in the he will let you do it. will derive a handsome * Si * TIIK naturally anxious to have their men rein surplus from their enterprise. To Chairman Opera House. usual manner." Hi. Neiet. A cycler's riding school will soon be opened MANHATTAN ATHLETIC CLUB'S PLAN& stated, the wiser and older heads among them Hare and Messrs. Bunnell, The run of the Alpha Wheelmen on last Many are the notions of new valves for At last the wheelmen of New York are to Van Deusen and by Howard A. Smith & Co., in the n^rof have a first-class track to train and race see the folly of precipitating a conflict with Kain attach a large part of the credit due, Sunday to Vallev Green was fairly attended. pneumatics tires that have been proposed by their store at 518 Broad street, Newark, and it the League by running counter to the Racing The largest mileasre for the Lehighs for various inventorSj but one of the simplest upon. The Manhattan Athletic Club hava these gentlemen having worked iudefatigably is expected to he a boon for those who wish secured Board's suspensions, and it may be put down to insure its success. February was made by Will Overholt, 110J and best adaptations of-"the present one is to learn the rudiments of cycle riding with the grounds formerly owned by tha as an assured fact tliat they will endeavor to miles. Few of the members are riding as that brought forward by Messrs. Blount and Brotherhood for base ball purposes, and will There were over two hundred wheels of all out practicing in the public streets. The at once gain by diplomacy what they fear to lose by sorts on exhibition, of these one hundred and yet. Butterfield. In the ordinary valve as at floor will give a clear space forty-five feet begin the needed alterations to turn open hostilities. At that game they are old eighty-four being in the The benefit of the Lehigh Wheelmen will present made it is found that grit may come it into the most expensive and perfect main hall. These square and will extend nearly to Atlantic cycling and athletic ground in the world. hands, and it needs firmness of purpose, makes represented all the leading manufac be on Wednesday, March 18, at the Grand between the vulcanite plug and the sides of street. The hall will be ready for use by coupled with experience and tact, on the part Opera House. McCaull's Opera Company the rubber tube that holds it, preventing an When it was used for base ball it was ad- turers and importers of the country, the few April 1. When this firm managed Oration mittedly of the L. A. W. committee to so conduct the dealers who were absent having learned a Digby Bell, Laura Joyce, Annie Meyers and air-tight connection. It cannot be made Hall nearly 3000 people were taught by them the most expensive place of tha League's case that it shall not be the loser. lesson that will insure their presence next other old favorites in the revival of "In longer, for it already protrudes sufficiently to ride cycles. kind ever seen, and its reputation as an ath For if, through weakness or inexperience diana." far into the inner tube to run risk of injury letic field will be even greater. Located be year. * * * and in this case it matters not which the The entertainment as carried out during The Keystone Cycling and Athletic Asso- if the tire be suddenly compressed at the tween One Hundred and Fifty-fifth and One committee shall stultify the League of Ameri ciationj with headquarters at Broad and valve point. Blount's Some remarkably fast work was done Hundred and Fifty-seventh streets, on the week were as follows: The show was idea is to have the by the United States Cycle Manufacturing can Wheelmen, such a storm will be raised as formally opened on Monday night by speeches Dauphin streets, has been organized to pro portion of the valve inside the tube bent so Eighth avenue, it will, when the M. A. C. will overwhelm committee and administration mote cycling and athletics in the "Quaker Company in this city during the two have completed their proposed improvements, by Messrs. Tucker and Pope, as described in as to lie lengthwise inside, so that there is no months prior to the A. C. C. Cycle Show. alike. A cycling paper last week stated that last week's SPORTING LIKE, while on Tues City." The officers are: President, W. R. necessary limit to its length, which may have a total length of 350 feet and a width of Davol wanted to see the administration in a Bell; secretary, R. H. Kain; treasurer, C. therefore be made sufficient In the early part of December they did 800 feet. Being at the end ot the elevated day evening the management presented W.S. to render in not even have the tools made, but by box. May be so, and may be not; (it would Maltby, whose aerial flights on the bicycle Hoflman. nocuous the presence of grit, which in a short railroad system, the station ot which adjoins be but natural if he did, and perhaps he may A new bicycle club has been formed by the working night and day they succeeded in the club's grand stand, its location is such 1 were a complete revelation to the average tube would mean a leak. Again with the turning out two as handsome specimens of be gratified,) but, at all events, the sooner cyclist, as well as to the lay public. Some ot West Philadelphia Y. M. C. A., with head valve in this position, it is protected from any that it can handle and command an enor- " action is taken the better. quarters at their gymnasium, Fortieth street injury even if the tire be compressed so as to wheel architecture as were on exhibition. moiis attendance at all times. Director of » » his feats were unsurpassable by Canary him These were the Ajax roadster and light self. His first appearance was in the costume and Powelton avenue: The club gives hope touch the rim. In combination with this im bicycling, C. O. Perry, says it is the intention One of the points at issue is the prize ques of being one of the most successful across the provement in the working of the roadster respectively, and although they of the M. A. C. to construct a track for wheel ot a ballet girl, the g_et-up being so good as to valve, it is would, perhaps, have been the better for a tion, and this is one well calculated to dis deceive a number of the audience. This per river. The following members have joined: proposed to protect the inflating tube by fix racing of not less than three laps to the mile, turb the minds of men A. Collins, Dr. C. S. Codman, C. D. Woods, little more originality in the design, yet they with raised corners and long stretches, fol of even greater expe formance he repeated on Thursday and Fri ing a metal sheath to the rim, which sheath attracted a great deal of attention and much rience than those on the committee. In truth day nights, varying it on Friday by dressing H. R. Edson, J. R. Collingswood, J. F. Mor- shall carry a cap with a conical plug lowing in a modified form the famous kite- it is a vexed one. On the one hand mem ton, J. J. Mitehell, J. W. A. Stewart, A. E. that, when screwed on, shall squeeze the favorable comment. The company's works, shaped one on which so many rattling recordi as a dude and presenting a practical illustra which are located at Mascher street and were made bers of the A. A. U. clubs say they don't care tion of the struggles of that species of genns Paige, G. Rowan, George C. Bartlett and Jos. rubber tube tightly between itself and the last season. a sixpence for any rule the E. Smedley. . Lehigh avenue, are in charge of Mr. S. G. Mr. Perry intends, when this is decided, to League may es homo while conquering the fiery, untamed sheath, making a second provision against Whittaker, and will have machines ready for tablish regulating the value of prizes, and bicycle. Master Clarence Worrell, chief Draper has started out remarkably well leakage. endeavor to bring wheel racing into the although of course they would be bound by this season. At the Atlantic City races on the market within a short time. prominence it occupies in his old home ia bugler of the Third Regiment, Levy's 13-year- » * II. CllOWTlIEB. any action of their boafd of managers, yet itis old pupil, gave several cornet solos on the Washington's birthday he carried off the "Riders on the lookout for something light England, to which end an effort will be made unquestionably true that the latter, reflecting different evenings, being heartily applauded. honors, beating Kelley, Van Deusen, Seeds and efficient in saddles should turn their at to have a handicap race meeting for hand the sentiment and Zimmernmu. It is to be liopcd that this tention some prizes at least one afternoon each week of their constituents, will make Wednesday evening being athletic night the to Messrs. Brooks' semi-racing ST. tOUISJLETTEB. a strong fight on this point, together with the stage was given up to the athletes, and the will be a lucky season for him, and that he 'O/ule" No. BBS, which we weighed the during the season. The M. A. C. is certainly payment of expenses. On the other hand, two principal athletic organizations in the will meet with no accidents similar to the cthj:' day, and found to scale lib. 13oz. ex- Animal Elections of Local Clubs An Ex out after wheelmen in every way possible. even if the Union falls iuto line, where is the city the Y. M. C. A. and the A. C. S. N. one which occurred at Stenton last summer, cctly. The true principles of construction citing Campaign General News Items. They have abandoned their separate club limit to be drawn? The purists go so far as were represented. The West Philadelphia when he broke his arm. which have obtained for years past in great ST._Louis, March 10. The annual election house idea for the present, and will instead to say that the ancient laurel wreath should branch of the Y. M. C. A. was represented by The mileage reports of the Century structures have, as science has progressed, of officers of the Mississippi Bicycle Club, go in for encouraging and promoting racing be sufficient for thetrue amateur.whileothers Professor C. W. Smith and his well-trained Wheelmen for February show that a great been gradually applied to cycle construction, which occurred last Tuesday, created a great in every way possible. The wheeling corpa claim that no limit should he placed on prizes, class of eleven young athletes. many members are riding pretty regularly. and now in this instance we find it applied to deal of excitement, especially the race for has elected the following officers for the fol urging that such legislation would practi The class was composed of the following The following rode 100 miles or over: C. P. saddle framework, which is a double-inverted president, which was between Bob Holm and lowing year: Captain, C. O. Perry; first cally kill the majority of the tournaments, young men: Leader, Professor, C. W. Smith; Alien, 109; II. Altemus, 155; C. W. Dalsen, ring post truss of steel wire perfectly strong Will Brown. Holm was formerly captain of lieutenant, G. F. Haynes; second lieutenant, many ot which are held under the auspices class, W. Morse, II. Morse, G. Owens, H. P. 175; L. Geyler, 100; T. M. Jones, 120; M. and rigid, j*nd yet marvellously light. The the club, and most of the members, including J. C. Miller; bugler, W. S. Walsh; color of the smaller clubs, who could not run them Anderson, H. C. Alexander, II. M. Harlan, Keim. 201; M. N. Keitu, 105; George M. other fitments of this neat Jittle saddle, as to even those who did not like him us much as bearer, J. B. Anderson; surgeon, Dr. J. except at a loss without the assistance derived W. C.roetzinger, E. E. Story, Walter Rudolph Schell, 113. taking up slack and raising or lowering his adversary, thought that he would give Booth. A full card of club runs for the s irom the prizes in the shape of wheels, and W. J. Hagen, all members of the W. P. The second annual reception of the Colum peak, are all up to date." Cyclist. most of his time and attention to the interests son has been made out, and a black uniform] sundries and accessories, contributed by the Branch of the Y. M. C. A. The drill at once bia Cyclers will take place on Tuesday The Irish Ci/flist says that trade has opened of the club, and consequently favored him; with gold lettering on the collar has bee local dealers. It has been asserted that the made a hit, and they filed off while the audi evening, March 13, at Bank Hall, Broad up in Dublin with a vengeance, one dealer but, on the other hand, Brown had some adopted. The M. A. C. is in to stay, and stay trade look upon these contributions in the ence was doing some vigorous applauding. street and Columbia avenue. The subscrip alone selling over fifty pneumatics in a week staunch friends, who worked hard in his be long and hard. light of blackmail, but it may be put dowu The fencing and single-stick combats be tion will be $1.50. in that city. The same journal says that the half and they would probably have been suc A PRINTER'S ERROR AND WHAT HAPPENED. that they do nothing of the kind. Cycling tween M. 0. Austin and Mr. K. II. Kain. of B. F. McDaniel, V. J. Kelly, J. H. Draper Pneumatic Tire Company sent oft a great cessful had their converts kept their promises. The Gotham Wheelmen were the victims race meets are of the utmost value to the the Century Wheelmen, were very warm. and II. W. Schlichter are applicants for mem quantity of machines and tires to America A single supporter of Brown got twenty-one of a peculiar error in their recent election of trade, increasing the interest in the sport to a Several good, hard blows were exchanged in bership in the Atlantic City Wheelmen. last week, Feb 13. promises for him, but when he ran his men officers. In the adoption of their new consti marked degree and directly benefiting.the the single-stick assault, and the audience The theatre parties of the Pennsylvania Amos Shirley, 978 Eighth avenue, New in to vote eight of them "flopped," and, of tution it was dccidea that the club meeting dealer by such increase. Bicycle Club, the Park Avenue Wheelmen York, is handling the celebrated Hitmber night should be the third Wednesday of each would liked to have seen more of it. and course, it didn't take many of that kind of The limit value, suggested by the late com Herman T. Wolii, A. C. S. N., the cham Century Wheelmen were the notable wheels and now has on the way a large con things to put Holm in. The rest of the month, but the printer changed it to the first mittee of conference, was $30, the articles to pion light-weight wrestler, and J. J. Ander events last week. "Pennsy" attended the signment of the same. Mr. Gnlder, the rep ticket went through without competition to Wednesday, and, acting upon this error, a to consist of medals or jewelry only. The son. also of the A. C. S. N., made a decidedly Chestnut Street Opcro House on Monday resentative of Ilumber in this country, has amount to anything, aud the following are full board of officers was elected. The error latter clause is the one which, in accordance interesting bout. After Srn. 5s. the champion evening co see Crane in the "Senator," while already booked orders for large quantities, the names of the officers elected: Robert B. being discovered a special meeting was called with the ideas advanced above, would kill it. the Century's party was on Tuesday night and Shirley has received orders for delivery and the election declared void, and the data succeeded in placing Anderson on his back, and the Park Avenue's on Thursday, Holm, president; Dr. Keith, vice president; And if thejewelry limit expunged a lamp, and,then II. Ci. DeBurle and William Grant, the last- as soon as the first lot reaches these shores. J. W. Bowman, secretary; Hildebrand, for the same set for the 18th inst., as it should a bell or a cyclometer, why not a bicycle? Is both members of the A. C. S. N., and two of named going to the Grand Opera House to The Washington branch of the Gormully and that the $1000 forfeit of one of them will th&wheelmen of his State will be held at the for racing. Reading used the special wheel not be covered by the other in the thirty Stale house on Wednesday, March 18, when recently presented by Col. Pope to Prince days' time it is left open. the wheelmen of the (State will congregate in the last part of the week. The score at the The Manhattan Bicycle Club has appointed large numbers to request that the committee close was aa follows: The Cod a committee consisting of Messrs. Ford, Shire, WALDO I, report favorable Mllen. Laos. CLAELII, on the great and important That Helps to Cure McFarlaud and Hahn, to arrange for a grand matter. Chief Consul Arthur W. Robinson Aslilcger...... 733 5 reception to be given by them after Easter, and vice Consul George A. Perkins, together Reading...... 733 4 which they intend shall eclipse all their former with the Massachusetts board of officers, have MurtiB...... _ ...... 6,50 The Cold. efforts iu this direction, and prove a fitting worked hard and conscientiously for the Schpck...... 60S The average miles per hour exceeded loi 831 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. climax to the monthly ones they have held passage of the bill, and they are inclined to The disagreeable during the winter at theirclub house. Thurs believe that it will receive careful treatment on the week. /taste of the day evening they entertained their ladies at at the hands of the committee. Not so the The attendance was of the best order dur bowling on Bidwell's alleys. bill offjred by representative Carpenter, of ing the week and the number of ladies was GOO LIVER GIL The prizes in the Bowling League were, Foxboro, which is very similar to the one the large. No smoking was allowed and the air is dissipated in for the winners, the New Yorks, a silver cup; wheelmen of New York are endeavoring to was always in a good condition. MANUFACTURER OP THE to the Atalantas, second prize, a polished get passed through the legislature of that It is rumored Prince will challenge Ash head pin, and to H. G. Horn feck, of same State. This bill, which will surely be de inger and Readine for a sweepstake race, to club, a scarf pin, for making the highest come off here, and if he does it will be a feated, calls for the appropriation of $10,000,000 great contest. Celebrated Adjustable Lacing average score, with a record of 108.3. to be used in road improvements for the next SCOTT'S The Harlem Wheelmen wound up the sea ten years. HAEBINGEE. son's stag entertainments with one on Satur BICYCLIST BILLY CAMPBELL. day night, which exceeded anything they MARYLAND MENTION. have yet produced, and that is paying it a How the Hardy Young Rider Astonished the Great William A. liowe. BASE BALL SHOES. very high compliment. A New Club Organized A Practical Joke One of the most promising young bicy EMULSION Henry George, who has been to Bermuda to General News. regain his health, has spent a portion of his BALTIMORE, March 5. Editor SPORTING clists of quarter-mile sprinting and longer Of Pure Cod Liver Oil with time there in learning to ride a safety, and LIFE: The Frederick Bicycle Club has been distances in America is William S. Campbell, HYPOPHOSPHITES declares that it has benefitted him so much formally organized by the adoption of a con of New York and Niagara Falls. He was OB" LIIwIE .A.KTD SOD.^. that he will continue its use. His son has for stitution and the election of the following born within sound of the great cataract's roar The patient suffering from some time been a wheelman, and is a member officers: President, A. S. McDanicls; vice twenty-four years ago, and during the past of the New York Club. ARANZA. six years has been a well-known and dreaded CONSUMPTION, j president, Dr. Thomas Eader; secretary, E. BRONCHITIS, E. Steiner; treasurer, figure at nearly every important bicycle COrGII, COLD, OR ) Chas. B. Ilendrickson, meet in the States and Canada. He rides an ( WASTINB DISEASES, may take tho captain, V. M. Marken; lieutenant, J. A. ( remedy with as much satisfaction as he BOSTON NOTES. Kennedy; bugler, Col. E. B. Ramsburg; ex ordinary wheel and has a public record for would take milk. Physicians are prescrib ecutive committee, A. 8. McDaniels, C. B. ing It everywhere. It Is a perfect emulsion, Beer and Pipe Night of the Medforrt Club Heudricksoii, V. M. Marken, B. F. Reich and a wonderful flesh producer. Take no other Wheelmen and Their Lady Fricuils and S. G. DuvalL The new organization is Enjoy Sleigh Bides Notes Gathered by a League club, and is the third in the divi the Wayside. sion, the others being the Maryland and Bal BOSTON, March 10. Editor SPOETIXO timore clubs, of this city. A series of appro I.1FE: The first beer and pipe night of the priate entertainments will be inaugurated DONALD Jledford Cycle Club was held at the home of shortly, and by next fall the Frederick Club KENNEDY the club last Saturday evening. The clans will in all likelihood have furnished a club for miles around gathered to do honor to the house. The officers named are all very prom PRICES: entertaining club and demonstrate bv their inent men iu Frederick. Besides them the presence that the friendly rivalry that has roll of membership, numbering twenty-six, Of Roxbury, Mass,, says existed between them for so many years was includes Judge McSherry. W. T. Besant, II. Sprinter Ball Shoes, very light, S7.50 Blill in full bloom, and that if during the next W. Doll, C. S. and.R. G. Gambrill. Dudley year they should meet on the road they Page, Joseph Gaver, Edward D. and B. L. My Medical Discovery seldom takes Kext Weight, light .... .7.50 would endeavor to do all in their power to Grove, Leslie Cramer, D. II. Steiner, H. B. hold of two people alike! Why? Be j>'ace their colors to the front. The latch Showman, Jr., J. W. L. Carty,W. H. Duvall, cause no two people bare the same weak tiring was hung out early in the evening, and A. C. Lorente and others, and the promise of spot. Beginning at the stomach it Medium Weight ...... 7.50 about the first to use it was a large delegation rapid growth in the future is bright. goes searching through the body for from the Roxbury Bicycle Club, with Cap BETTER tain Keltie at its head. No sooner had it PAVING NEEDED. any hidden humor. Nine times out of Amateur Ball Shoes ..... taken off its outer garments than the sounds The sale of wheels so tar this year has been ten, inward humor makes the weak spot. 5.00 of merry sleigh bells was heard approaching, unusually brisk, and dealers whose supplies Perhaps it's only a little sediment left Our shoes are soft, light and service and as they ceased their merry jingle the at the beginning of the season were consid on a nerve or in a gland; the Medical ered large, have found it necessary to dupli a mile of 2:36. At a private trial not long able. This season we make stabbed familiar club cry of the Somerville Cycle ogo, however, four watches showed that the Discovery slides it right along, and you Club resounded upon the frosty air. A cate their orders. The interest in cycling is stitched shanks, counter-sunk heal seats, not confined to the city alone, but is spread young wheelman could do the distance in find quick happiness from the first troop of gallant wheelmen entered the 2:281, which is pretty near Willie Windle's bottle. with a new design of spikes, making them apartments of the Medford Club. ing throughout the State, as is shown by the Perhaps it's a big sediment or large number of clubs recently organized in great record of 2:25 3-5. But it is as a quar open sore, well settled somewhere, The other visiting wheelmen, from the ter-mile sprinter that Campbell particularly lighter. Orders received now will ba Hovers, of Charlestown, the Cambriclgeport many of the smaller towns. The only thing ready to fight. The Medical Discovery needed to render the use of the bicycle a excels. prompt ly delivered. Club, and. in fact, almost every club in this A friend tells an interesting story concern begins the fight, and you think it pretty Vicinity, journeyed to the throne of merri means of locomotion and a great convenience hard, but soon you thank me for mak to the people of Baltimore as well as a means ing Campbell's experience with the great ment in a less conspicuous manner. They William A. Rowe at Niagara Falls in 18S8. ing something that has reached your did not miss any of the fun. The moment of pleasant exercise, is the paving of a few streets with asphalt. If one street from each Rowe knew nothing about Campbell's talent weak spot. Write me if you want to that a laree number of the visitors were as a quarter mile sprinter, and one day when know more about it. assembled Mr. Perry and Capt. Gushing, of outlying section of the city were so paved, hundreds of wheels would come into use for he and "Billy" were riding upon the latter's the Medford Club, requested their presence track he proposed that they sprint a few in another room, and after climbing three purposes of rapid transit. In Washington the bicycle is looked upon as an important quarters. At theconclusion of the first quar Edward and Parker. It is whispered that flights of stairs the wheelmen entered a hall ter Rowe was amazed to see "Billy" come the first named is riding unusally well just that appeared like a summer garden. Here, feature of daily life. Anything calculated to interfere with its use would be looked upon over the line at his side. Rowe thought it now and undoubtedly will render a good ac- there, and everywhere were tables loaded was an accident, put on more steam and tried connt of himself ere long. . down with all the good things imaginable, as second in importance only to interference with the street car system. Baltimore has another quarter. Again he found himself while long clay pipes and a pleutitude of to- unable to shake his supposed "scrub" com Columbus, O., Chatter. biicco were quite handy, so that they could no smooth street reaching from any one of its outlying sections to the heart of the city. panion. Still unsatisfied, he held his stop COLUMBUS. March 12. Mr. O. L. Fogle. otter up a sacrifice to Bacchus. The wheelmen watch in one hand, doubled himself over his pinoked, eat and drank, not in sercgated state, Otherwise the wheel would be a great con one of the Columbus wheelmen, has invented venience to thousands of citizens, old as well wheel, and tackled a third quarter. A weod- a new luggage carrier and has applied for a but with all the hilarious concomitants of tick never stuck tighter to a corpulent wood- pood fellowship, and they insisted upon mak as young. patent. It is a good, substantial carrier, and chuck than "Billy"to the great Rowe on that will be manufactured and placed on the ing the welkin ring with their songs and cries NEWS ITEMS. last quarter. When they crossed the line All Shoes will be complete with our Best Hand- until the tolling of a bell in a neighboring The Baltimore Club proposes givinganother market this season. handle opposite handle Rowe glanced at his Mr. L. 0. Glover, representing the Swift eu-eple bespoke the midnight hour. Then informal dance on the 20th of this month. watch. It registered 30 seconds. He whistled; Forged heel and toe plates riveted through soles, will have a vhey bade good-bye to every fear, and with a These dances continue very popular, and cycles, was here last week in the interest of his eyes bulged out. "Well!" he ejaculated, the Ilarrisburg, Pa., Cycle Company. parting cry hurried along the lonely high being held as they are during Lent, contain "I didn't suppose there was a man in this good pair genuine porpoise laces and will be warranted. We ways to the great and growing cities of their the spice of forbidden pleasure. Owing to the All the bicycle agents report good business part of the country that could do that kind of and more cycles will be ridden in Columbui birth or residence. During the evening Mr. fearful condition of the roads but littleridiug a quarter." refer to any member of every club in the League or American C. B. Shannon manipulated a stereopticpn, has been indulged in. this season than ever before. throwing views taken on an Elwell excursion Mr. Albert Mott, the popular chief consul Mr. Arthur Goldstein having left the Safety Association. npou the canvas screen, and when he got of the Maryland Division, L. A. W., who has GHIFS FROM CLEVELAND. Club, Mr. Charles G. Smith was elected chair through Mr. K. N. Heat, president been confined to bis home for the past few man of the entertainment committee iu his of the A New Club House For the Cleveland place. Orders will be promptly filled and sent C. O. D., including Wakefield Bicycle Club, entertained the days with a severe cold, is almost entirely re Club Mr. Collister's Position, Etc. audience by a display of some most enter covered. CLEVELAND, O.. March 11 Editor SPORT return charges, on receipt of price, in which case return, taining photographs taken by himself. The Chesapeake Wheelmen will give ING LIFE: The members of the Cleveland Wheel Notes. A JOJ-LY PAKTY another of their delightful smokers in the Wheel Club held a meeting last Thursday The Atalanta Wheelmen gave a'dinner on charges will be saved. Self-instructing measuring blanks rf ladies and wheelmen was that which took near future. evening at the house of Mr. Harry Smith on March 9. possession of a four-horse barge sleigh at the Capt. E. S, Merriam, who has been con Case avenue, and decided to take immediate An entertainment will be given by the Mont- will be sent on application. Iieadquarters of the Rovers Cycle Club, of fined to his house for some time past with a steps to remodel their organization on a clair Bicycle Club March 17. Charlestowu on last Saturday eveniug, for be severe cold, has fully recovered, and once broader basis and try to restore to Cleveland more graces his desk in the Baltimore and The Harlem Wheelmen's last stag entertain it, known while the Medford meu were pre the prestige she once enjoyed in 'cycling mat ment will be given March 21. paring for their annual opening the wheel Ohio Central building. ters. Instead of being in first or even second men of Charlestown were arranging their an- place iu the wheeling circles of the State, A safety bicycle is nsod by ono of the post A PNEUMATIC-TIRED WHEEL FOR $125! inml sleigh ride. At least once a year these LINES FROM LOUISVILLE. Cleveland ranks below many smaller cities men in Newark in collecting his mail. tiovotees of the wheel forget all about their such as Dayton, Canton, Columbus or Toledo, A new club has been organized in Brooklyn THE fi rat love-^the wheel and skirmish around A New Bicycle Track For the Falls City- and is of no more importance than a big vil to be called the Bohemian Bicycle Club. UNIVERSAL ROVER. to the residences of their lady friends with in General Local News. lage. The Cleveland Wheel Club hopes to The Brooklyn Bicycle Club will hold ita laat vitations to participate in their annual sleigh LOUISVILLE, March 10. Since it has been change this condition of affairs by such an in stag of the season on Monday, Marob. 30. Well Built, of Good Materials, Diamond Frame. ride. Consequently at the appointed time authoritatively announced that Mr. Daniel crease of their dues as will enable them to Quilp has completed negotiations with his J. L. Miller will represent the Riverside tlie party assembled at the club house, and maintain a good club house down town that Wheelmen on the cinder track this season. TiRE AMD WHEEL GUARANTEED.! I at a signal from their captain entered the contractors to put in a six-lap bicycle track will be a central resort for all the "cyclers in large sleigh. A crack of the whip and a in the Amphitheatre, the committee, com the city. The annual meeting and election of officers of bugle call sounded by the energetic club posed of members of the two local wheel It is thought that there are between 1000 the Gotham Wheelmen will boheldon March 25. BARGAINS IN SECOND-HAND WHEELS. bugler, and the horses started ofl'in the direc clubs who have the matter in charge, have and 2000 wheelmen in the city, and that the There is little doubt that C. E. Randall will tion of the Woodland Park Hotel. Along drafted the following circular and will mail membership ot the club can be raised to 300 receive the chairmanship of the Racing Board. Colombia L. R. Safety, 195; Victor Safety,§90; Universal Premier, $75; RivaUOO the frozen snow the sleigh fairly flew, mak a copy to all local wheelmen as soon as same or 400 if the proper spirit and enthusiasm is The Orange Wheelmen gave a very successful ing the faces of the pretty escorts assume a is received from the printer: awakened. Another meeting pi the club is entertainment at Musio Hall on Wednesday hectic flush, and having a tendency to make "A Word to Cyclers! Amphitheatre-Audi to be held at an early day, and it is desired evening. EYIcDaniel & Merrihew Cycle Company, the fair and graceful forms snuggle a little torium Bieycle Track. Having fully ex that all persons interested in the subject be The annual tournament of the Rome, N. Y., closer to the manly forms of the gallant perienced the many inconveniences resulting present. Cyclers will be held on Memorial Dey at River 23 N. Thirteenth Street, Philadelphia. wheelmen. The familiar landmarks along from t!ie location of the bicycle track at Wilder's Anyone desiring information relating to side Park. the route were passed in rapid succession, and Park last season, a committee composed of it should address Mr. William A. Skinkle, i; secretary, of whom know practically nothing about said that Bert Myers ran a mile, with a flying Bacharach. the scribe of the A. C. W., is Placing his head and feet against opposite sides Barker, J. Miller, J. W. Powers and Warner of the rim he rides around the stage ia that po David H. Lonox; treasurer, Roger F. Murray; wheeling. start, in 2:13. evidently the right man in the right place. Miller. captain, Frank L. C. Martin; trustees. Justus BEORGANIZATION. The Independent Cyclers, at their regular Mr. T.'Murrow, of the South End Wheel sition. II. Cooley, Robinson Pound, James H. Hallock, The agitation on the reorganization of the meeting lust Monday night, voted a $75 gold men, Philadelphia, is enjoying a few weeks HGormully A Jeffery, of Chicago, have served The assignment of the League raeot to Do- notice on some half dozen bicycle firms for in A. L. Marsh and Townsend Bushmore. It was Massachusetts Bicycle Club seems to have watch to be given as a prize in one of the at the Ocenn Villa. troit this year will prevent many of the Eastern decided to give special attention to all branches fallen upon good ground, for (he members of runs at the June meet. The Louisville Tom Bodcll, the popular engineer, is one fringements on tho 0. & J. wheel and lamp men who usually attend the meets from being patents. of soort this season. Abase ball nine and a the Dorchester Bicycle Club, which at one Cycle Club also voted a prize for the same of the most expert knights of the wheel of present, owing to the distance and cost of trav rowing crew will go into training early next time possessed the finest road-racing team of purpose and will give a $50 medal. which Atlantic may boast. There is some talk of appointing A. B. Bark- eling. It is a three-day meet, and will be very month. ibis section, are now talking about reorgan Louis A. Lafierty, of the Detroit Wheel The next club run will be on Sunday next man, of the Brooklyn Bicycle Club, chairman of attractive. izing their association, which has fallen into men, was the guest of the I. C.s last Wednes to Somcrs' Point. Time of starting 9:30. the New York State racing circuit to be held At the last meeting of the Columbia Bicycla At the meeting of the Lockport Wheelmen Club, of Buffalo, the following officers wcra decay during the past two years or so. The day night. Mr. Latferty was en route lo Meet at West Jersey depot. this summer. the following officers were elected: President, full of this club was exactly like all others, Nashville, where he will take charge of the It is the intention of the local club to or The Westchcster elected for tho ensuing year: President, F. J. ganize weekly club runs, County, N. Y., Wheelmen F. B. King; vice president, H. J. Fonton; secre Stoinbach; vice president, Chas. Wagner; secre for it stranded upon the social rock, and in Victor agency. which innovation have taken possession of their new rooms in the tary and treasurer, Amos H. Qnrdncr; captain, stead of taking active wheelmen into the fold will surely meet the approbation of all con tary, John M. Spuhn; treasurer, F. C. Earth; cerned. Bank Block! New Rochello, N. Y., and are very C. H. Comes. The club will remain in the captain, F. J. Smith; first lieutenant, R. J. they took ull the social members they could A KECOKD BROKEN. cosily situated. League of American Wheelmen. capture, with the same result that has be Messrs. Edwards, Cramer ana Smith are the Barth; second lieutenant, Frank Kreppel; color fallen the Boston, Massachusetts and other The Winner of the Detroit Cycle Race Adds committee to which is assigned the duty of The Citizens' Bioyele Club, of New York, will Si'RiNaFiELn, ILL., NOTES. R. C. Lennein, bearer, Joseph Gensler; sergeant-at-arms, Chas. noted cycling clubs of this country. Now Sixteen Miles to the Forty-eight Hours' securing a suitable cottage for club house depend on Noble, French, Pendleton and Hac- of Chicago, was in this city Friday, conferring Moll. The club will hold another meeting that the members see that with the present Record. purposes. ton to place its colors in the front at the race with the members of Capitol City Cycling Club March IS, at which five applications for mem kocial membership there is but small hope of DETROIT, March C. The six days' bicycle There was a general meeting last Friday meetings next season. in regard to tiie statement of the bicycle clubs, bership will be acted upon. evening for the wheelmen to finally settle the meeting to be held July 3 and 4. The boys tile club ever becoming famous as a wheel or race, eight hours per day, terminated Satur Dai Lewis, a prominent racing man of Buf At the annual ganization they have picked up their ears, day night amid the greatest excitement. the accounts of the entertainment on Wash falo, has been declared a professional by the in this city are in favor of Rockford as the meeting of the Atalantu imd ington's birthday. place to nold the meeting. Wheelmen on Monday night tho following offi are now talking about reorganization. Ashinger ami Heading coming iu neck and Racing Board. All amateurs are cautioned cers were elected: President, W. A. Drabble; The reorganization will he made by simply neck as the gong sounded. Men are still being proposed for member against competing with him. The Cincinnati Bicycle Club, whose club dronpinu the social members and admitting It was very exciting, for Ashinger and ship in the A. C. W., and it is only a ques vice president, E. F. Miller; treasurer, Georga Our tournaments this summer will attract a house has been sold, hive made arrangements H. Miller; recording secretary, A. N. Terbell; noi:e but active wheelmen. Theobject is cer Reading started in with but one lap between tion of a short time ere Atlantic's club will number of the English cyclists to our shores. W. with Mr. Dwight Huntington to fit UD for their tainly a commendable one and ought to suc them, anil they fought all the afternoon. They be one of the most popular organizations in corresponding secretary, W. V. Beliinap; cap C. Jones iu',1 R. J. Meoready will bjr among the use certain parts of the building he is soon to tain, L. N. Thorn; first lieutenant, C. S. Swain; ceed. Efforts will be made by the club to had not been on the track ten minutes when the country. fast men who will come over. erect on Ninth, between Elm and Plum. The place their colors in the front rank of the Heading started to take the lap away. He The boys are looking around for a club second lieutenant, S. R. Pridham; color bearer, P. A. Elwell has announced his intention of rooms will contain all of the conveniences found W. S. Leonard, Jr.; bugler, Leo A. Struck; racing world, as they were at the time when gained about a third of the distance when he house, this is certainly n wise step, and it in well-appointed club rooms. the racing teams were in existence. was forced to give it up. Reading tried no is to be hoped that they will be successful in organizing :» party of cyclists to take a wheel new members of the board of trustee?, Samuel MISOK MATTEKS. less than a dozen times to get the lap, but their quest. The idea of a reorganization was trip around the world, following about the same The Bay State Bicycle Club, of Worcester, Drabble, D. C. Clarke and Charles Edge. Although not yet a social organization in could not. another more of wisdom, and a, balance in route taken by Thomas Stevens. Mass., has arranged a programme of races for The Oranze Wheelmen gave their first ar- every sr-nseof the word the Wakeh'cld l?icyele The last five minutes were hot, and the men the treasury attests to this fact. Probably the heaviest man on the member Decoration Day, and although no official invi sembly iu JIusio Hull, Orange, N. J.. March !, Club, which possesses the best appointed clu > rode like demons. Heading could not shake Several of the A. C. W., under the guid ship list of the League of American Wheelmen tation has as yet been extended to the division, ance of First Lieutenant Ilcwitt, and it was the means of drawing about 300 per house in this State, is as near being iljsociai him off. When the men alighted from their enjoyed a is Geo. P. Davis, of Muncie, Ind., who weighs it is confidently expected that the annual spring sons to what proved a brilliant social success. organization as it possibly can, and iu ortfc- wheels they were about as thoroughly tircil pleasant run on Sunday last. Starting from 2531bs. stripped. He rides a safety. meet of the wheelmen of this State will be held Pleasantville they made Somers'_point i» The hall was uniquely and appropriately deco to save it from disbandment it will pro!>;io!i' 'out as anybody in town. Th« annual Decoration Day handicap road under the auspices of that noted and growing rated with bicycles and the club's colors were in amalgamate with the Wakefield Athletic As- ' In spite of the snmsh-up* and accidents sjood time, the roads being in a fairly good race may not be run over the Irvingtoii-MMI- organization on that day. early iu the week they succeeded in knocking condition. On the way they were joined by profusion. The parquet was floored over for Koi'iation. Cramer and Parker, who had taken another burn course this year, as Mr. Borkman, the The hearing on the road improvement quei- dancing and supper was served at tete-a-teto The Somervillc Cycle Club has adopted as the world's record silly. Before this race the manager, baa a faster course in view. tion presented to the Legislature by the wheel record was 717 miles. Now it is route. tables on the etaee. The armneemeut com- ]>ri'tty a uniform as will be seen on the road 7335-16 Th« Bergen County Wheelmen will build a men of Massachusetts, and also on the other bill mittee was T. N. Oray, M. D., T.O. Barber, Jr., _ l! is season. It is a dark gray material cut in miles. Ashiuger's time is all the more re Several cycling clubs nre already out with their racing programme for 1891. We really new ol»b house at Ridgefield, N. J., in the near presented by a memberofthe House, will beheld C. Mortimer Dally, Jr., David Ouke?, Chariea ihu very latest of stylo, with a four-leaf clover markable because instead of riding a special on March 17. Chief Connul Arthur W. rncer he used a new Columbia light roadster ought to be well represented this season " fnture. They have been prospering at a rapid Robinson Barber, Hnnford Ayera, Fred R. M. Knowlcs, mbroidcTod on each side of the collar. juuo lately and feel the need ot neif quarters. and Vice Consul O. A. Perkins, of the League and J. D. Racey. W The hearing on the road bill presented by and knocked oat several with wheels built the track with such meu tis U«wiU, Suiu THE H.IFE. 14 J BILLIARD^ THE MODEL BASEBALL GUIDE OFTHE WORLD, THE BILLIARD SITUATION. How Lost! How Regained! EDITED BY HENRY CHADWICK. A Great Medical Work for Young and PREPARED FOR CIRCULATION ISf TUE A Farewell Shot at the Chicago Tourna ment New York Experts Who Could Middle-Ayed Hen. Dew Edition. UNITED STATES, CANADA, AUSTRALIA AND GREAT BRITAIN. tint Risk Their Reputation in Playing AN EDITION Ob- OVEK ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND COPIES. With Men YTho Can Probably Defeat Sc!i»<-fer and '.Slosson! Vanity, Thy The Full Championship Record of the Major and Minor Leagues Nume Is Man." The playing in the Chicago tournament and of the Leading College and Amateur Associations, during the closing week was even more won derful and remarkable than that ot the first Valuable "Battery" Record of the Past Season, Etc. six days, iiicredihleas it may appear. Catton, llatley, Mnggioli and ('apron more than KliOW THYSELF Increased Number of Pages. New Features. All the Important maintained their high standard of excellence Or SELF-PRESERVATION. A new and only ns great masters of the game, while Carter Gold Medal PRIZE ESSAY on NEKVOIJS and Statistics. Instructive Editorial Articles. PHYSICAL DJ3BII.1TY, EKUOF.S of and I res have placed themselves in the fore YOUTH, EXHAUSTED VITALITY, PRE- Statistics for Reference. most ranks of the world's greatest players. MATUKK DECLINE, and all DISEASES AVhat is true of the experts referred to is and WEAKNESSES of MAX. SOOpagc?, cloth, equally true of Edward McLaughlin, whose cilt; 125 invaluable prescriptions. Only $1.00 run of 10!) has in all probability placed him by mail, double sealed. Descriptive ftospect- PRIC£ /O CEAfTS. next to Jves and Carter. us with endorsements ffit*f* I SEND of the Press and voluntary rMrr I wnu/ indeed, the Eastern expert was the only testimonials of the cured. I ll**>**'• NUVY. mail in the tournament who fame so near de Consultation in person or by mail. Expert treat feating Ivesnnd Carter that his defeat was prac ment. INVIOLABLE SECRECY and CER tically a victory, and is regarded as such gen TAIN CURE. Addrcaa Dr. W. H. I'arker, or erally by not only the press of Chicago, but The Peabcdy Medical the most critical professionals of that city. Institute, No. 4 Bul- This is an honor which any expert of to-day finch St-,Boston,Mas8. might well feel proud of. It is an honor which orPostOfficeBoxlS95._ WcLaughliu cherishes, an honor which the The Pesbody Medical Institute hss many This season we are making "OUR FAMOUS LACE MITT" in severa- East is proud of, in having so :ihlc and modest tators but no equal. Herald. (Copyrighted.) a representative in probably one of the grades. Our ''A" Mitt, made of Buckskin, has been further improved greatest tournaments in the history of the ing the past three or four years season tickets game. to the tournaments of this city, tournaments by the addition of a leather back, thus preventing the possibility of the It was our intention to compare the play which lasted nearly three weeks, were sold at ing of the closing week of this tournament two dollars, tickets of admission to such tour back of the hand being hurt, Price, with Throwing Glove, $7.50. Ou? with the record of Schacfer and Slosson iu naments being twenty-five nnd lifty cents. Iheir great match of December last, but the In the Pittsburg tournament which com B" Mitt, made of hogskin, but similar in construction to the playing in Chicago has been such that a mences on Monday evening next and closes comparison is not necessary. Runs of 103, on the following Saturday uight, the season "A." Price, with Throwing Glove, $5,00. Our "C" Mitt is afao 109, 116, 77 aud 116, with averages of from tickets are five dollars, which is but a fair 25 to 45, such as were made and are now a price. The price of admission is twenty-five simile of "B," Mitt, with Throwing Glove. Price - - - - $3.50 jnatter of history, and tell the story more cents, with reserved seats at fifty cents. forcibly to the world than any language of The New England tournament which No. D, Mens' " " " " per pair - - 2.50 curs could. opened on Tuesday evening last at Union No. E, Youths' " " " " The fact has been referred to once or twice Hall, Providence, R. I., charges $3 for season 1.50 in this paper by that distinguished journalist tickets, 50 cents for admission, and 75 cents No. F, Mens' " " '< and estimable gentleman, Mr. Kenj.Gariio, that for reserved seats. Ladies will, of course, be 1.00 the experts of New York presented the plea admitted to both tournaments. It is only in No. G, Boys' " " " " " - - that they could not afford to enter the Chi Philadelphia with three cents a game for pool .50 cago tournament, owing to its having been and next to nothing for billiards that the Any of the abovo sent on receipt of price. We also have a full line of IM classed us a "short stop " as it might injure presence of ladies, has been made impossible PROVED INFIELDERS' and CATCHERS' GLOVES, tend for Catalogue. the reputation of New Yorkers to be classed at public contests, owing to the shrimp-like as second-class players by taking part in a littleness of the men who seem to carry the "fl'.ort stop" tournament. business in their breeches pocket. A. J. REACH CO., 1113 Market Street, This nice regard for their reputation is commendable on the part of New York ex Caroms. PHILADELPHIA, PA, perts, or would be if the facts warranted any Jacob Aronson buried a child a few days ago. such diplomatic discretion. As diplomatists "Cushion caroms is the slugging of billiards." the New York experts, like the proverbial J. E. SOULE. Italian tenor, can take the high C whenever "Cushion caroms is the incompetencr of bil* FOR diplomacy, and not billiards, is more to their liards." J. E. SOULF, interest. In the name of all that is grotesque, The posters for the championship of New Lovell EITHER LADI who is there in New York at the present day who has a reputation as a first-class-expert? England are to be seen in the rooms of this city. Slosson was not eligible to enter this tourna Jacob AroE»ou has advanced the price of Diamond OR ment, consequently our remarks cannot refer billiards in hia\. room from 40 to 50 cents per to him. Sexton has been practically out of hour. billiards as an expert for nearly five years. M. Uensin^or now calls MoLaughlin one of Sis glorious record of the past belongs to past his boys. What will ''Kris Kingle" Balke say Safeties, ROUND SHOULDERS billiard history, consequently he is too wise a to this? man to again enter the billiard arena. Who How Michael Phelan must have enjoyed the !ow shall I prevent having them?N is there left with a reputation of so sacred and Chicago tournament as he looked down on the $85.00 The daily practice with tha so first-class a record as to repudiate :Ul but the boys while they such tournaments as may be played by were playing. Schacfer and Slosson? Simply Daly and Rheumatism has made a prisoner of Pinoui PUBLISHED BY LITTLE GIANT Heiser. Mr. Daly, if we are not mistaken, Levy. He was confined to bis home several has not played a match game for nearly six days last neck. A. G. SPALDING & BROS. teen years, while Heiser, who played seven Phlegmatic Baltimoreans are investing in 108 Madison St,, Chicago, III, 1032 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. # HEALTH match games with McLaughlin, lost five of noise subduers ten years after they have been in 241 Si 243 Broadway, NewYork. Englewood, III. ______EXERCISER, the seven, aud yet McLaughlin, who made. use in most cities and towns in this country and will keep you erect, and of a pearly a grand average often in this Chicago in most of the cities of the old world. beautiful form, it will expand your chest tournament, was one of three players to couie McLaughlin, Burris and Cline left for Pitts OFFICIAL LEAGUE GUIDE for 1891 will surpass any pub and give you health and phy- Hit fourth. burg !nst (this) Satu.-day evening to tako part lication of like character ever issued. It will be replete with new features. Edi QJ^.N^. sical development .Mr. Heiser Young ladies and deserves no censure. He has in the State tournament, which commences on torial articles which will instruct and entertain the reader. Full and complete ^^ young men you ju-vcr been, and is not now, a crow adorned Monday evening next. We have already pub statistics of the game up to the date of its issue. Complete records of players cannot afford in the plumage of a peacock. On the con lished the details in fall. in all parts of the country. The official Playing rules, in fact everything which to have" round trary, he is one of the most modest experts shoulders" Bicycle before the public at the present day. He is Edward Burris was a victim of rheumatism tends to make it the model hand-book of reference and record. The price will waenx^^ also one of the best, hut, unfortunately for during the past week. Probably, however, this remain as heretofore, at ten cents. 75 Cts. Catalogue billiards, he is so constituted that he is one of was owing to the Pitteburg tournament. The TRADE ORDERS SUPPLIED BY THE NEWS COMPANY. Free. the weakest players professionally when he next thing we hear of these billiard players will invested in the New appears in public. This is no fault of Mr. have their diamonds stolon. JohnP.^ Health Exerciser litiser, but is one of the unfathomable laws How would it do to have » tournament of will prevent of nature over which he or no one else has State champions in Chicago during tho World's A. G. SPALDING & BROS., liny control. It is a matter of history that Fair of 1893? What have such live and pro CHICAGO, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA, all. A Washington Edwin Forrest, the actor, never appeared gressive billiard men as M. Bensinger, Thomas 10S Madison St. 211-243 Broadway. 1032 Chestnut St. Lovell before the public without being so nervous Foley and Jacob Schafer to say on tbo subject? that he could scarcely speak his first lines Eugene Carter, on March 9, accepted Frank Street, With any degree of justice to himself. Ivea' challenge for the billiard championship U would probably be ungracious on our trophy, with Sohacler and Slosson barred, and Arms Co, BOSTON, MASS. T>;\rt to utter one unkind word here against posted his money. Tho match will bo 500 ihiurice Daly, for whom we entertain noth ing but lira-highest regards ns a business man. points at 14-inch balk-line for $250 a eide, and -As fin expert, however, it is entirely differ musfbe decided within 60 days. ent. Mr. Daly was not obliged to enter the AnJ yet Michael Geary and his club were not Small Profits. Quick Sales. Chicago tournament, yet he received a polite called once to preserve order in the rooent Chi and courteous invitation to do so. While he cago tournament. It is evident that tho players probably placed no obstacle in the way of the have set an example which oven managers tournament it is rot known tnat he inconve might emulate, and managers are not often nienced himself towards booming it in the lacking in professional or private dignity. BASEBALL PLAYERS' East. What is true of Mr. Daly is probably One of the many uptown roomkeepers who true of most New York professionals. We charge threo cents a week for pool and prac single out Daly simply because he was the tically nothing for billiards, now gives out one expert of that city most expected to enter checks. When a player has a hundred cheeks on account of his ability as an expert. Mr. SUPPLIES. tho alleged room-keeper gives him five dollars I)aly does not rank so high, however, as a in cash. This is another case of "Anything to flayer as to warrant him in refusing to enter vbec &use> you r • Hu si ness is ROCK BOTTOM PRICES. NO DISCOUNTS TO ANY ONE. the tournament. He plays good billiards. He beat Grant." is as full of diplomacy as an egg is full of The billiard room at the Continental Hotel bad, but advertrse' If you SEND FOR '91 CATALOGUE. READY MARCH 1. meat. He is endowed with grit and nerve has just been furnished with eight new ftxlO when not overmatched, together with all the tables feven being caroms of the Union dont know how to, wrife to qualities of being always a gentleman. It is League style. Tho table?, which were made H. H. KIFFE, 318 Fulton Si, Brooklyn, N. Y. a question, however, in our minds if he plays expressly for this room by the Brunswick- us and we'will tell "you. billiards as well as Catton, McLaughlin, Balke-Collcnder Co., are finished in light llatley or Maggioli. At the same time we quartered or\k, and are probably the finest lot We will prepare your advertisement or give you arc of the opinion that Mr. Daly would make of tables ever sent to this city. advice and assistance to aid you in preparing it your- NOISE SUBDUERS. things very lively for the experts referred to. Jacob Schaefer and Frnnk Ives have been MGV .. self. We will have the advertisement set in type and NEARLY A MILLION SOLI). ioR.R. y'ortunat'ely the Chicago tournament did suffering from the grip. Those experts, together ' ~ procure illustrations if any are needed. When a satis The history of the Noise Subduer is BOi have to depend for its success on the aid with Lew Shaw are expected to spend the tour factory advertisement has been produced we will furnish proofs and an amusing. Ten or eleven years ago when FAST EXPRESS TRAINS FROM of New York professionals. Were such the nament week in Pittsburg. Mr. Shaw, who clectrotyped pool first got to be such a craze, my case, it would have been a very lamentable pattern to be used in duplicating the advertisement if the gave exhibitions at Bolt Brothers'room, Colum- display or illustration make an electrotype desirable. patrons demanded a pool table. I put failure. It was no such failure, but probably bu.->, Ohio, during the past week, may bo en a table in the room, but the noise was NEW YORK AND PIIILADEIPHIA the greatest success in the history of billiards. gaged as marker in the Pittsburg tournament, ——TO—— It has developed two first-class masters of Address GEO. P. ROWELL & Co., so maddening that I thought seriously after which he intends to visit Philadelphia and of removing the table. As the revenue the game Curler and Ivcs who rank to-day the East on professional on a par with Schaefcr and Slopson, while business. Newspaper Advertising Bureau, from this table was very great, I de CISCIMTI,ST.LOUISAKDCniCAGO. Catton, Maggioli, llatley and McLaughlin Probably McLaughlin's style and stroke, termined to make an effort to retain it, rank so close to Ives and Carter that there is which have been compared by the Chicago 10 Spruce St., N. Y. providing I could get rid of tho noise. Pullman's Drawing Room Sleeping Cars but little difference. Nor should Capron be press as being equal to that of Schaefer's, was I wrote to my old friend Collender, Run Through Without Change. overlooked. Entering this tournament as a due to the fact that. McLaughlin played with stranger, he has, by his elegant bearing as a Schaefer's cue! Had McLaughlin but bor stating my grievance and made rather All Trains Run via Washington. nu:n. placed himself prominently and honor rowed our cue, however, he might have made a peremptory demand on him to furnish 49*SPKCIAL ATTENTION H given t> The.itrlcal ably before the public as an expert from scratches enough with it to defeat both Carter me with an attachment to put on the Cumyanii't, lioat Clubs, Bull < lutis, and all kinds of whom much is to be expected in the future. and Ives. The style, it is true, might not have end of the cues to prevent the noise. organized parties. 1 nformation in n garrt to rates of furo, time of A word to the management and we are been there, but the result is what we pound into In reply to my letter Mr. Collender trains, through car nrrangomcntu, etc., will be promptly through. No tournament in our recollection our cue tip. ^^______stated, that he never before heard of furnished up'jn application bj any of tha following las been handled with more ability and dig BILLIARD TABLES. too much noise being made in a billiard mime-l rcpre-entalives: _ nity from the first to the close than this one TORONTO TIPS. A. J. SIUMONS, New England Agent, 211 Washing The Brimswick-Balke-Colleiidcr Company, room, and not knowing what I wanted, ton Strrut. DoetoD, Ma B. lias. This credit is due to Mr. Bensinger and Uncertainty Regarding the Proposed Inter Jiis able associates; to Thomas Foley, and Manufacturers of he satirically suggested that I should 0. P. CRAIG, General Eastern Paaaenger A2eut,415 last, but not least, Jacob Schaefer. During national Club McConnell's Indecision, invent something myself todestroy the Broailwav, New York. Etc. C!. B. MAfiKEN'ZIE, District Paraenger Apent, 83S the past few years Mr. Schaefer has so inter- Billiard, Pool and Combination Tables. noise. Naturally, the reply made my Chestnut "tnict, I'liilaitFlphin. ,f:!ed himself in the best interest of the call TORONTO, March 11. Editor SPORTING Importers of mirt Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Irish blood hot. I said nothing, but set LIFE: Will Toronto be in the International S. B.I1KUE, Pawnjir Agent, 1351 PenniylTanl* ing that he deserves to rank to-day next to BILLIARD MATERIAL OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. my wits at work, and surprised Mr. Avenue, Wellington, D. C. Michael Phelan. JOHN CREAHAN. League this season ? This is a question the E. I). SMITH, lliviiiioujPaeseoger Agent, Pittf> local eranks are daily asking, and although M\IN OFFICES: 86O Krondway, NowTork: Nos. 8, 1O and 13 W. Ctli St.. Cincinnati; Collender, not many weeks later, when burg. Pa. The New England Tournament. some are hopeful the outlook is regarded by Market and Huron SU., Chicago; No. 117 N. Gth St., St. f.ouis. he received a sample of my Noise Sub W. E. EEPPERT, Division Passenger Agent, Coium- the majority as being far from rosy. Nothing duers. No one could relish a joke more bus, 0. The tournament for the championship of 0. H. KOEN10, District Passenger Agent, 169 Wal New England which was inaugurated on definite has yet been done towards organizing 1OO2ARCH ST., PHILADELPHIA. keenly than the great manufacturer. an assoeiation to place a base ball club in nut street, Cincinnati, 0. Tuesday evening last at Union Hall, Provi 3-Brauch offlccs au1 filiaroouu ID all principal cllloa. H. J, BSRGMAN, Agent. ' Since that time I have- sold nearly a H. V.Lnt'M, Piwseuger Agent, 193 South Clark dence, K. I., is, we believe, the first tourna Toronto although Patsy Powers and Charlie million Subduers, which is rather con 8trett,Ch)cnfto. ment ever held in that State. The tourna Morion hustled considerably. It is under vincing proof that room-keepers will ,, o. souijiXj, ment is given under the management of Sir. stood that a meeting of local enthusiasts will HALL FLAYERS AT LIBERTY. UENEliAL PASSKMiKll AGENT, be held some time this week, when they will CATCHER'S MITTEN. not tolerate noise. T'.oaics R. Bullock, which is sufficient proof A tln-ee lint advertisement inurted three limes for twenty- One set of Subduers will wear be ';, MD, that it will be managed with ability, dignity declare for or against a club. Mr. McConnell Jii-g ceiif.i. PATENT FAB mul integrity. We have not the space to offers io transfer the grounds, etc., of the old tween four and five years in the average dwell at length on this tournament now. In association to a new one, if formed, and will ^^rToLT'V'lJrCl'ITCHElCl^ATBOP NEW room. Price, $1.00 per dozen. For sale by LEG BANDS not ask it to bear any part of his former losses. _t\i Jersey KxcelMcrs, desirea an eiifjftEcnient Ad deed, if we had, it would not be necessary to dress I'lioeaixville, !'»., card of R. S. Keclor.___23 the Urunswick-Balke-Collender Co. at FOR ALL VARIETIES OF PIGEONS. <3o so, owing to the recent tournament which Morton is already placing lines to secure the New York, SCO Broadnav; Chicago, Market and Hu took place in Boston, which tournament was management of the team if an organization is NDREW KNOX, FIRST BASE, LATE ron Ste ; Cincinnati, 8. 10 aud 12 W. Sixth Sf.; St. The Sport ins I-il'o Seamless For Young LouK 211 Market Si.: Kansan ('ilv, M.'., 104 Delaware sters, With Owner's Initials. livery reviewed at some length in this paper. completed. Alblelic Daw Bull Club, 1890, is o|»D for en Band Ilpgistered. The Only Bnmt A gentleman who returned from Bullalo gagement.A Addrcaa 2009 N. Front St., I'hiU.. Pa. 26 St.; San Frane.inco, Cal., CSS-BS.1, Market St.; Mil»«!i- The present tournament is full of that mod hw, Wis., 108 W. Water St.; St. Paul, Miun.; 291M92 Kecogutzerl in Journeys For Public esty which is of ifself a guarantee of the sin says that the International League represen Kecord or iu Competition For Prizes. tatives at the meeting there last week were UGUST MORAN, OUTFIKLDER, LATE Jackson St.; Minneapolis, Mini]., IVetoa Hlock;0maria, cerity of the experts. The first prize is $100 of the Lebanon Club, is open for au ingage- Neb., SKI S. Tenth St.; Dallas, Texas, 407 Main St; cash and an emblem valued at $100, the gift more than surprised at the vacillating course ment.A AdJreti 1)87 8vh ATtune, New York. 24 Boett>u, Mas"., 42-48 Hanover St.: I luladelplila, Pg., Open bauds fur old bird*, lettered and num pursued by Mr. McConnell. That gentleman, UontinciUi] Hotel; Pittnbuig, Pa., 117 Fifth Ave.; Haiti- bered to order. Sent prepaid by m*il uu re of the Liarden City Manufacturing Co., of ceipt of price: Chicago. The second prize is $75, the third according to the story told by President OIIN GALLAGHER, PITCHER AND more, Md., 3C!I W. UaltimoroSt; Cleveland, Ohio, 174 White, and corroborafed by Messrs. Powers outfu-M^r, lute of MuiicieClub, is open for»noo- Seoacn St.- Indianapolis. lod.. 59S. Illinois St; Atlanta, Seamless, Each...... ,O3*.is a mustard seed, might this year will bo with the Jasper College F. JONES, CATCHER ANti I>. - . , SHIBE'S radical cure. I have made the disease of ITITS, KPI- nine'. The New Yorks consider the Jaspers latn of Uuakiik nnd Coblteitill; oi>en fur «aga(io- NICK ENGEL, Umpire. LEPSY or FALLING SICKNESS a life-long study. I Irani much professional wisdom and dignity tnefit.S AilJresg at Amstctdam, N. Y. _____25 PATENT DOUBLE SEAM BALL warrant my remedy to cure the worst cases. Because from the professionals of IMttsburg and New their mascots, and have a superstition that if others have failed is no reason for not now receiving a England, were it possible to thump either they open the season with them they stand a "~ WELSH. PITCHER AND OTTFIKLDKR, FOR SALE EVERYWHERE. Everard's Canada Malt Lager Beer on core. Send at once for a treatise and a Freo Botttoc wisdom or dignity into the average noddle of good chance for the pennant. 1 ha game will L of tha Michlgnn League, la open for fng»«»- my infallible remedy. Give Express and Post Office. , the average Philadelphia professional. Dur- be played March 28. uieut. AddrCM lil Shermaa AYO., Springfieli., 0. 25 "Will Outlast TWO Single Seam Balls. Draft at this Emporium. II. G. liOOT, M. C., 183 Pearl St., N.