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VOLUME 24, NO. 23. PHILADELPHIA, MARCH 2, 1895. PRICE, TEN CENTS.
LEAGUE TEAMS- 5PR1NGFIELD SNORTING in the fact that base ball will be th predecessors. In respect of local popu RULE CHANGES. gainer financially by the suppressio larity the New York presidents stand almost alone in the League. particularly of racing. But there i A Synopsis of the Report to be Sub A WEEKLY JOURNAL also some danger that the gamblin THE ORIOLE'S ORDEAL. mitted, to the League by the Com vent for it Baltimore will have anything but a mittee on Playing Rules. Devoted to element, which must find a sure thing on the League pennant this New York, Feb. 25. Messrs. Hanlon and passion or business, as the case ma year. The finish of last season will put Hart, of the Rules Committee, met at the BASE BALL, BICYCLING AND be, may turn its attention to hithert plenty of confidence in every team of Fifth Avenue Hotel to-day, and, together with Mr. Byrne, acting for the absent GENERAL SPORTS AND immune base ball. Keep an eye on J the League that goes up against the Baltimore;? and probably will develop Mr. Kerr, went over the playing rules and PASTIMES. York. drew up a report on the subject to be pre what latent qualities may exist in the sented to the League. Following is a brief team for "quitting" in a pinch. Published by synopsis of what tlie committee will recom CURRENT COMMENT. mend: THE EYE IS ALMOST EVERYTHING. Thai the pitcher's plate be 24x6 inches in- THE SPORTING LIFE PUBLISHING CO OP DOUBTFUL VALUE. The champion pugilist, George Dixon, stead of 12x4 as now. 34 South Third St., The South this spring will witness th in a syndicate article on pugilistic suc That a new ball may be discolored by the pitch cess, fathered by him, lays great stress er, but by no other playw. Philadelphia, Pa., U. S. A. greatest incursion of Northern ba That the bat must be round and made only of teams on record, as each and ever upon the extreme importance of a good btrrl solid wood. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: League club has determined to send it eye in boxing. Says he: That no pl:iyer except the catcher and first a Southern trip ha "The eye, with the head, heart, speed, skill l.isernan shall be permitted to wear padded or One Tear...... »4.O team South. In fact and condition being equal, is, in my opinion, the lii'ed gloves*. Six Mouths...... 2.2 become the correct thing in League so greatest factor which enters into a boring con That a pltyer ordered out of the game by the Three Months...... 1.2 oiety. All the good that the Souther test." umpire shall hare only one mil ute to get out Single Copy...... lOc trips do the players is that they giv What applies to pugilism applies with instead of four minutes as heretofore. them opportunities for training that can That a tunt hit is a deliberate attempt on PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. even greater force to base ball, where the part of the batwnaa to hit a ball slowly Foreign Postage,
truck his gait, and ended the season a shall lie ntied tiot less thaii $23 and tiol fixture at first base. more than $100 for each offense, which THE PROPER COURSE. amount he shall be required to forward to FOR WESTERNERS. Other instances of a similar kind are LATE NEWS BY WIRE. :he League secretary within five days af n record. The moral of it all is: "Give ter being notified of the fine or stand sus he youngster a chance." If I was a pended until the fine be paid. SOME SENSIBLE ADVICE FROM THE THE SPRING MEETING OF THE A section in rule 59 was so amended that manager of a club like the Cincinnatis, an umpire may now remove a player from .vhich has not a show on earth to win the game and fine him, too, for the same METROPOLIS, he pennant as at present constituted TWELVE-CLUB LEAGUE. oft'ense. ind had a discouraging year before it The rule to compel the umpire to enforce t home, I'd open up a chance for some :he playing rules as written was adopted The Best Thing Now to Do is For youngsters, who a year or two hence The National Board Settles Some Dis as reported, with the exception that the might make Cincinnati a possible point penalty against his refusal to do so was in- the Western Clubs to Build Up or the location of the pennant pole. O. putes Pittsburg Wins the Gum- rcased from $10 to $25 for the flrst fail P. Caylor. ure and $50 for the second. All the other rules, as recommended by to the Eastern Standard From PEORIA PLACID. bert Case Changes Made in the ;he committee and reported in the "Sport- "ng Life," were adopted as suggested. THE CASE OF PFEFFER. the Bottom. Vothing in the Rumors of a Circuit Playing Rules, Etc, The meeting adjourned at 7 o'clock until Change Unreasonable Players. lalf-past 8, when the delegates went into The complaint is made that the West Peoria, 111., Feb. 23. Editor "Sporting Life:" executive session. They did not adjourn ern National League teams are too weak Of late there has been much talk concerning LEAGUE MAGNATES~MEET. till midnight. For nearly four hours they he Rock Island Club again becoming a member discussed Pfeffer's case, and, finally, after for the Eastern half, and that is proba f the Western Association, but nothing definite Meetings of the National Board and bly true at this time; unless some of las been done as yet. However, there may be referring it to a committee, consisting the Western clubs change their tactics evelopments at an early day. National League Changes iii the of Brush, Hart and Freedman, an adjourn The League as It is now is first-class in every ment was ordered till 10 o'clock Friday, it will remain true. The fault cannot be Rules, Etc. ivhen the committee will report. Hart is espect, and can hardly be improved upon, and special to "Sporting Life." remedied in a year, because the remedy f Rock Island is taken in some club will be n favor of Pfeffer's reinstatement, it is lies in replacing worn-out star timber of queezed out and It will not be an Eastern club, New York, Feb. 28. Tlie National said, and Freedman will no doubt vote other days with "comers." Louisville last ither. Soard and National League each met with him. Pfeffer will be reinstated and year was weighted down to the bottom A story comes from Sioux City to the effect esterday, the former to clear up some declared under reservation to the Louis- hat there will bo changes in this League. That villes. The Chicagos then will, doubtless, with such worn-out material as Richard tory is stale, mtinished 'business and the latter to as the differences have all been ittend to the annual spring business juy his release. son, Pfeffer, Weaver, Knell and Brown. ettled, and everything is lovely once more. About 4 o'clock St. Louis added Miller and Connor. An Ed. Dugdale has been offered a good thing chedule making and rule changing. one of the magnates o come here, but It may be possible that "Dug" The National Board held a meeting ame out of Parlor F and asked Pfeffer to son clings to Ryan, Wilmot, Terry, anuot afford to accept, as he is a valuable ign a paper, such as Barnie was asked Stratton and Schriver. Baltimore, with nan to any club. He is immensely popular here, >n Wednesday evening, prior to the to sign some time ago. swearing eternal all new men except two or three,, walk nd would be a drawing card. ^eagtie meeting. The treasurer's report allegiance to the National Agreement. ed off-with the pennant. Washington, Cantillion, Kat7. and Mauck have formed a was read and adopted, and N. E. Young Pfeffer, like Baruie, refused to put his ombination, according to manager Flynn's story, ivas re-elected secretary and treasurer name to such a document and the mag after unloading freely of stars and tak and are acting in a way that will make them ing up liberally from young stock, was They then took up several disputes over nate went back to report. After adjourn 10 friends here or elsewhere. Flynn claims he he services of players. ment Pfeffer was asked to sign another playing good ball stronger ball toward accepted the terms of these players, and for saper similar to the one tendered the end of the season. warded contracts, which came back with pro- In the ease of John Walters, who signed him in isos written all over them. Cantillion wanted with both the Indianapolis and Rochester ;he afternoon, but he again refused. SYSTEMATIC WORK. lauck and Katz signed also, and the others clubs, the Board awarded him to Indianap New York got rid of Connor, Crane, wanted the same thing wash bill, plug tobacco, olis and ordered Walters to pay back to the King, Richardson, Denny, Gore, Ewing hewing gum, etc., to be paid by the club; Rochester Club $50 of advance money NEW YORK'S LEAGUE. dvance money to be collected after death, and which he had received from the latter, and other veterans before the team had many other new fangled clauses. Of course and a chance to work to the top. With the hey will get all they ask. There is nothing ilso decreed that if such money is not Perfects Its Organization at a Special wrong in a player trying to get all he can for paid back within ten days the player will Meeting. exception of Farrell, Ward, Van Hal- stand suspended. M. J. Trost, lis services, but after submitting terms and who was Special to "Sporting Life." tren and Tiernan, the team last season hoy are accepted, there is but one thing to do claimed by the Nashville and Rochester \vas composed of comers. Ward recog f they do not like their job, and that it to buy clubs, was awarded to the former, and Schenectady, N. Y., Feb. 28. The New nized the fact that he was on the down heir release. directed to return advance money to the York State League of Base Ball Clubs held grade, and was wise enough to pull out President Kent predicts a successful season atter. Catcher Joe Strauss, claimed by a meeting in this city on Tuesday. Bight or the League, and as anything he says goes the Minneapolis and Lincoln clubs, was cities were represented by the following before the bell rang. Tiernan does not lere, it must come to pass. delegates: Albany, Thomas York; Troy, J.. retain the public esteem which he held iven to the Minneapolis claimant. "Sporting Life" in its new form la a gem. In the case of Ffeffer the Board notified D. Maloney; Amsterdam, F. Paltuatiei; a few years ago, and his days as a HURLEY. :he League that they would take no action Johnstown, E. H. Ball; Gloversville. Jo Giant are nearly over. Brooklyn is rec seph Levi; Elmira, W. C. Hine; Binghnm- u Pfeffer's case unless it was through re- ton, V. A. Wllber; Scheuectady, ognizing the truth that there must be a THE INTER-STATE LEAGUE. 3ommeudation from the clubs of the Henry C. cleaning out of old bones in its nine League themselves. If the League Yates. recom The meeting lasted six hours, and all before its chances improve in the pen The New Organization Fully Formed mended Pfeffer's reinstatement the Board nant race. Therefore Burns, Foutz, would remove the disability; othrwise no preliminaries for the season were arrang at the Schedule Meeting. action ed. The report of the Committee on Sched Shindle, Kinslow and Dailey are tagged would be taken therein. Ihe Board ules was laid on the table until the latter for release. Steubenville, O., Feb. 20. The Interstate As- then adjourned. relation of Base Ball Clubs was organized here LEAGUE DIRECTORS MEET. part of March. It was decided to open WHERE EWING FALLS SHORT. to-day with W. H. McDermott, of Columbus, The League Directors next met to con the season on May 2. The team will open Cincinnati has begun in the right way jresident, secretary and treasurer. The follow- sider the case of Addison Gumbert, traded as follows: Elmira at Johnstown, Glovers by trying new men, but ng cities are already in the Association: Col ville at Schenectady, Albany at Amster will they get umbus, Wheeling. Dayton, Warren, Canton, the to the Brooklyns by the Pittsburgs for dam, Binghainton at Troy. a show? Ewing was never known to twin cites of Uhrichsville and Dennison, and catcher Kinslow. The Cincinnatis put in The appointing of umpires was left to be the friend of the youngsters. In Steabenville. A committee was appointed to a claim for his services under what Mr. visit Mansfield and Springfield and report at Brush insisted was a prior negotiation. the secretary. Amsterdam, Albany, Troy, deed, very few old players believe in next meeting which city offers the best induce The Board, however, decided against the Schenectadv, Johnstown and Gloversville coming stars in spite of the fact that ment for entrance to the Association. Cincinnati claim unanimously, on the will pay a $40 guarantee to visiting teams. they themselves were at one time of Each club is required by March 2 to put up ground that Manager Mack, who negotiat Biughaniton and Elmira $00. The salary that class. The best manager to de a guarantee of $300 that they will finish the ed with the Cincinantls, had no authority, limit of $900 per month was fixed, this not season. The constitution and by-laws of the old to include that of the manager. velop new material is a retired player Tri-State League were adopted with but few and, moreover, because the Pittsburg Club Dr. Peters, of Amsterdam, was elected one who admits that his playing days changes. The Heach base ball was adopted. withdrew Mack's offer before it was uu- president, Ball, of Johnstown, secretary, are over. To this rule Anson is an ex The season begins May 2 and ends September epted. and Levi, of Gloversville treasurer. ception. Fie has even tried to develop a 15. One hundred and twelve games will be THE LEAGUE MEETING. :>layed, fifty-six games at home and abroad by- When the regular meeting of the League first baseman to take his place on the each team. Visiting clubs are guaranteed $40, convened, at 20 minutes past 11 o'clock, Chicago nine. or 40 per cent, privilege. Holiday receipts to President Young requested that Mr. Soden IS A SWITCH LIKELY? CASES IN POINT. be divided equally. be called to the chair, and the request was Jack Doyle was in the way at Cleve They apply to the National League for protec granted. The delegates were: A Hint That New Haven May Take tion in ten days. The Board of Control so far Messrs. Soden and Conant, of Boston; Chris Springfield's Place. land. He was a "bencher," pure and is: E. J. Romig, Dennison, president; M. B. Vou der Abe, of St. Louis; Dr. Stucky, of Louis simple not good enough for Tebeau's McKean, Dayton; J. G. Barrow, Wheeling; A. L. ville; John T. Brush, of Cincinnati; Andrew Special to "Sporting Life." hot company. It was only after he got Goble, Canton; M. D. West, Columbus; George Freedman, of New York; Charles Byrne, of New Haven, Conn., Feb. 28. New Haven to New York that the rough diamond L. Moreland, Steubenville. Brooklyn; James A. Hart, of Chicago; W. A. ..jay be represented next season in the The Schedule Committee, which meets at Den Kerr, of Pittsburg; H. A. Vonderliorst and Han- Eastern Base Ball League. Manager Burns, was cut and set. After Keeler played nison March 19, is composed of A. C. Bucken- lon, of Baltimore; Rogers and Reach, of Phila of the Springfield Club, has been closeted two games in right field for the Balti- berger, Wheeling; Milt West, Columbus; George delphia; the Wagners, of Washington, and Cleve to-day with men interested in placing a mores last year, he went to Hanlon L. Moreland. Steubenville. land by proxy. league team here. Manager Burns after and actually cried in his discouragement. THE PLAYING RULES. wards said that a movement was already He begged to be released, and allowed The delegates at once took up the report on foot to transfer the entire Springfield to go back to the Eastern League. CONDENSED DISPATCHES. of the Rules Committee, as published on team to this city and enter the club in the the second page of "Sporting Life," and Eastern League. By the transferring of Hanlon refused the request, and told spent the rest of the day session on its him Special to "Sporting Life." , the club to this city he thinks the Eastern he would have to play that field Shortstop Fuller has at last re-signed with consideration. League would also be greatly benefited, as during the season. Then Billy began New York. As was expected, the new rule, which the locating of a club In this city would to brace up, and finished thirteenth in The Toronto Club has signed third baseman annulled the length and thickness of the break the long jump which the several batting, and had a better fielding record Jud Smith. bat, was rejected. The old rule was re clubs are now compelled to make in going than Holliday, The city of Monroe has been admitted to the tained, save that the maximum diameter of from the cities in New York State to Burkett, Van Haltren the official bat at its thickest part was or McCarthy. Michigan League. Providence. Pitcher Jack Barclay, of Burlington, N. J., increased from two and one-half inches LACHANCE'S EXPERIENCE. has signed with Atlanta. to two and three-quarter inches. This There would be uiore good young play Catcher William Wilson has been signed for is a concession to the big batsmen, like ers developed if they got a fair trial. Scranton by Manager Barnie. Anson, Lange, Brouthers and Rusie. WESTERN ASSOCIATION. The proposed rule on gloves was not Too many of them are misjudged by The Springfield Club has signed a young pitcher No Change in the Circuit "Will their work in a few games, and thrown named Chesbro, hailing from Northampton. ' satisfactory, so far as it prohibited the President Frank DeH. Robison, of Cleveland, use of any glove with a pad or lining, ex Be Made. by. Lachance is an example of the cepting by the catchers kind. lie came to Brooklyn with a faint did not attend the League meeting, owing to the and first basemen. Special to "Sporting Life:" death of his father. A compromise was agreed upon, which al Quincy, 111., Feb. 28. At a meeting of heart. In his first few games his work At Cincinnati, February 26, Australian Billy lows any kind of an old mitt to be used in the Western Association of Base Ball was miserable. Unfortunately for him Murphy was defeated in a ten-round contest by those two favored positions and requires Clubs, held here Tuesday, arrangements his first task in the League was to face Kid Hogan, of Pittsburg. every other fielder on the nine +o wear a were completed for the season. Des Rusie, and he struck out three times in Jack Darrah, late of Pawtucket, has signed finger glove, not over 14 inches in cir Moiues, Omaha, Peoria, St. Joseph, Mo.; succession. That almost broke the big to manage and captain the Ulrichsville, O, team cumference around the hand and not Rockford, Jacksonville and Quincy were boy's heart. Then the "old ones" in the in the Interstate League. weighing over 10 ounces. represented. The guarantee was fixed at At Fanwood, N. J., February 27, Aaron Wood When base-runners are on first and sec $40 each game, to be paid before the fifth team began to make life a burden for ruff, of Elizabeth, beat Neaf Apgar in a 100-bird ond bases, with not more than one out, and him. He was jostled and shoved about shooting match, by 84 to 78. inning. The season will open on May a fly ball shall be batted the umpire must 2 and close September 27. A delegation in the dressing-rorom without mercy. Ir Manager Milligan. of Allentown, Pa., signed at once call out and announce whether despair he went to Byrne and asked to Hodges, pitcher of last season's Camden Athletic from Rock Island made a strong plea to Club, who has a strike-out record of 18 to a it is an infield or outfield fly, for the pur be taken back, but the association could be allowed to return to the Pennsyl game. pose of removing all doubt thereon from see no way to do so. The application of vania State League. Byrne consulted Jake Kilrain has accepted Steve O'Donnel: the minds of the base ruuneis. This is a George Tebeau, on behalf of Denver, was Foutz: Foutz advised that Lachance be as his opponent, in place of Peter Maher, at part of the rule which abolished the trap tabled. ____ retained. One day big Con Dailey gave the Suffolk Athletic Club, March 18. They are ball last year. to box eight rounds, with a decision. MAKING IT LIGHTER. Lachance one of his customary jostles When the proposed rule was reached Forewarned Forearmed. The Pennsylvanian turned and picked which required the umpire to remove any New York, Feb. 12. In view of the mysterious Dailey from his feet, as if the catcher It's Only Natural. player from the game who used indecent, burning of the grand stands in Boston, Philadel were'a child, and slammed him upon All talk of Pfeffer joining the New York Clut obscene or abusive language on the field phia, Baltimore and Chicago, the local club the floor till the ,sky fell all about Con is a waste of breath. President Freedman say and make him ineligible to play for the officials have decided to take extra care of their tersely: "We have no use for Pfeffer." Bvenini property. The Department of l*ublic Works have When the latter recovered his breath next three days, objections were raised. received notice that more hydrants are "World." If correctly quoted Freedman i; A compromise was reached finally by needed and got up he offered Lachance his hand learning and will be able to tell us 'ere lonj In and around Manhattan Field and the Polo From that day Lachance was a favorite whv Anson is an ornament and all the othe substituting a section which provides that grounds. It is also probable that the club will in the Brooklyn team. The players de stook stories of tlie. "yro&sii." Philadelphia a player who uses vulgar, indecent or other employ a number of uieu to look, out for confla Bianded tliat lie be given a show. He "Press*"- improper conduct or words ou the field grations. you kill off pitchers too quickly under the Gymns will be the ones to capture the present rule." date. '; ODDS AND ENDS. Grouudkeeper Schwab has been instruct- Now that Enoch Bakfrly has come back CINCINNATI CHIPS. ed to erect a line of bleachers in tbe left to earth again, why doesn't sottie club foul field/ These will be sold at 25 'cents, pick up old Jim McCormick? and, with the exception of covering, will It is safe to say that none of the Cleve- PRESIDENT BRUSH'S ARRIVAL STIRS be about aS'g6o'
rooters of the 33d degree, are thinking You have been looking for big Dan to go of organizing a Rooters' Club. to glory, lo, these many moons. You have "When A. G. Spalding nrakes the remark had his epitaph ready for seven seasons that "the longer the list of petitioners for BALTIMORE BUDGET. "he heard the angels calling him from Fred Pfeffer's restoration to the League that celestial shore he flapped his wings the less chance the second baseman has," and away he went to make one angel he is insulting the people, who support the THE REAL EVIL GENIUS OF THE more" but he still continued to play first gprne and all fair-minded observers. base on a mundane diamond with no The following is the prediction which diminished lustre. Carey may prove Manager Davis has made as to the standing ST, LOUIS CLUB, better, but we can still keep Dan, and be of the clubs at the finish: New York, as sure as last season. McGraw is still Boston, Cleveland, Philadelphia, Baltimore, a kid with one year's experience more. Chicago, Brooklyn, PittsDurg, Cincinnati, George MBDSOB Points a Finger at Keeler, too. Kelley ditto. Steve Brodie St. Louis, Washington and Louisville. will be at his zenith and the blizzard froze Davls believes that the Orioles will not fin his temper. Reitz neede4 last season's ish better than fifth, and says further Son Eddie George Daiis, ol New experience in the League to ripen him THE METROPOLIS. that in his opinion they won the pennant for this. Clarke just developed at the on a fluke. This, I do not doubt, will York, Again Criticized For His close. Robbie has just climbed to the disturb the peace of mind of Mr. Mott. apex. I hope that Davis will not be compelled AND THEUE YOU ARE. THE GIANTS OFF FOR THEIR SOUTH- to cat too much crow. With any kind of Ante-Season Predictions. Sonney Mafin may take Harry Yonder luck I think that the Quakers will just Horst's stock. Herman Yonder Horst will ,.v ERN TRAM GROUND. about beat out the Orioles. Baltimore, Feb. 25. Editor "Sporting jolly the players and make friends for the Reports from Jacksonville will be read Life:" Meeting George Munsoii on the club just the same. Gleason may no more with much interest, especially regarding train last week, there was a history of demoralize McMahon. Mac has assumed the work of Stafford and y»ung Bannon. if it domestic ties, which should keep him away Rasie Sate in the Fold Once More Mr. Cohen's account of Jim Stafford's St. Louis Club matters given that from the shell road. There has been a good work on the coast has raised the could be published might prove very in whole winter for the players to recover Thanks to "Syengali" Brush hopes of. the faithful. teresting reading. But what's the use. from the "jollification" preceding the WILLIAM F. H. KOELSCH. Enough to say that Eddie Vou der Ahe Tern . well, never mind. Every player and his 36 per cent, transactions with commences the season of 1895 with a Davis on the Rules Three Players BROOKLYN BUDGET. the men has more to do with making confidence that was absent in 1894. They that club unpopular with players than did not get over their astonishment until Brooklyn News, The Team Nearly All Signed Much or any of his doings. the season of '94 was half gone. Ned Haa- Still Unsigned any fines of Chris lon (apologies) played the first half for "a to President Byrne's Satisfaction. Chris is said to be a kind-hearted, place" and only the last half for t.ho New York, Feb. 25. Editor "Sporting Brooklyn, Feb. 26. Editor "Sporting worldly man, who has been pennant. He will start, for the flag this Life:" By the time this is printed the Life:" Griffin and Corcoran are now the done as brown as his Browns by his idol. time. That makes a difference. Umpires Giants will be in the sunny clime. That only members of the Brooklyn team who The Browns are said to have not only been officiate more carefully and accurately for is, of course provided, the steamer Talla- have not signed contracts for the coming done brown, but actually roasted by the a real bidder than for a pretender without hassee did not meet with an accident. season. Pitcher Stein yesterday sent in same chef. Except for such three-per-cent- hope. Red Ehre.t is still in the League the document which binds his services to a-month transactions, it is asserted that he has only changed his location and the From Savannah the boys will go to Griflin and Corcoran have al famous old team, with Charley Com- rail, and by March 1 the club. the writer will look for the April new moon Jacksonville by ready accepted terms, and in base ball iskey at the head, would still be intact and over his right shoulder and visit Nlok the Temple Cup winners will be in law this is tantamount to signing a con as invincible as ever that is, allowing for Young and sass him about umpires. readiness to prepare for a long pre tract. President Byrne has had less trouble changes incidental to the game. There! ALBERT MOTT. liminary season followed by a gallant race in getting his men together than any other CROW. for the' League championship, and another club official, and the readiness with which they that a satisfactory con George Davis probably does not say all A COUNTER BLAST. .grip on the Temp'e Cup. The question is, accepted terms is proof he is credited with or else he has developed can we do it? Da vis thinks so, as does clusion was reached on both sides. dish which is The Western Association Just Right many others, yet the THE SOUTHERN TRIP. an appetite for that peculiar Judge Cullom and indigenous to the political banquet. as Now Constituted and Officered. Question is still open. The Brooklynites will sail February 28 for the Or, is George a poker sharp? AMOS AND JOUETT. Southern practice ground, and Manager Foutz Lincoln, Neb., Feb. 23. Editor "Sporting will have at least twenty men with him. This If the order of finish in the pennant Life:" I observed with some chagrin an article To say that the fans were happy when will enable him to make up two nines when he race is really his, he is certainly bluffing on the first page of your last issue of February the news of Rusie's return to reason and is not playing exhibition games with Southern on a pair of deuces. 9, relating to the Western As»ociatt>a. As a his coming to terms was announced is teams, and there will be constant practicing. Boston will call. fabrication I do not believe that I hare ever seen puting it light. Why, every rooter wore The team goes direct to Savannah, where it Baltimore will call. its equal. According to this story, doubtless sent a , smile extending from ear to ear, and will remain three weeks, moving to Augusta, Philadelphia will be in for table stakes. out through Mr. Boyor's influence, the Western occasional expressions of "Now it's a with brief visits to Macon, Charleston and Association is on the verge of dissolution and So will Cleveland. unless two such de cinch," "We will win in a walk, sure," Atlanta sandwiched in. There will be no ex So will Pittsburg. cannot be kept together "Just wait until Amos and Jouett shoot hibition games at Eastern Park, the club work crepit cities as Si
season several additional pitchers will be en about second or third, with Boston some gaged. Manager Seiss realizing the necessity of where along there, too, but Baltimore wii having this department in fine shape at the start. be about fourth or fifth" Carsey shoul' The first game in this city will be played guess again. on the llth of April, when the home team, will Jake Virtue, of the Loulsvilles, has th be pitted against the Pittsburg professionals. so badly he will not be abl Before the opening of the championship season rheumatism several Eastern League clubs, probably including to go South with the Colonels. He haa re FORECAST OF THE SPRING MEETING will in Philadelphia. those from Buffalo, Syracuse and Montreal, turned to his home measure bats with the Harrisburgs. Delehanty has taken off 10 pounds dur League Quake AT ALLENTOWN, At the Allentown meeting of the State ing the past week exercising at the on the 4th of next month Harrisburg will hav.e City Athletic Club. He nows weighs 18< a strong representation to support the claim pounds. of the club to the championship of the State. Jake Stenzel has sent word to Pittsbur; Some Important Questions to 6 that he'll take his wife and family ther this year. He also writes that he's resigi: Settled The Schedule Plums th SATISFIED SCRANTON. ed the presidency of the Twenty-thir Ward Athletic Club. Manager Barnie Has as Good as Se« One of the best of the new men on, th Bone 01 Contention The Dispute cured Ward and Shiebeck. U. of P. is Donohugh, a candidate for th William Bar- young, very we Scranton. Feb. 24. Manager PHILADELPHIA in field. He is quite nie arrived in the city Thursday and like an expe Champion Title, Etc. built, and handles himself startled the cranks -by announcing that rienced player. As a fielder he is clea completed ne ____ The Pennsylvania State League Asso he had practically THE PROGRAMME FOR THE SPRINi and quick. ____ am gotiations for the transfer by elation meets in Allentown Marcb 5, Club be the last important convention o the .Washington National League JACKSONVILLE JOTS. will to Scranton of second baseman Ward and short- COMPLETED. the magnates prior to the opening of tli< arranged with TRIP meeting wii stop Shiebeck. Terms have been Secured A. West season. The Allentown the Washington Qub, but the. men have not A New Ball Park wrestle1 with two important questions, th will wear a Scran Meeting, been induced to sign. Ward The Full List of Dates While Abroa ern Association Special schedule of games and the time for opeiiin ton uniform in any event. Barnie also has hopes Jacksonville, 111., Feb. 23. Editor "Sportin the season. In dealing with the first th of securing the brother of Manager Tebeau, «f Life:" At last the necessary, steps have bee: members of the committee will find a vexe Cleveland, and is now negotiating with tha$' The Hen Who Will Go South- taken by our Board of Directors towards givin problem before them, as each club wii player. These men, if secured, with the addi the base ball lovers of this city something lit demand recognition and put in a clain tion of one catcher, will complete the Scranton up-to-date quarters. The lease on the old par for dates that some other manager wants team for 1895. The Wort on the New Payilioi having expired, and Mr. Brown, the owner, bein The Allentown meeting will also decide th Tlie following players have been released from unwilling to renew the same, new quarters hav question. Pottsville and Har the reserve list: I^irst baseman Mike Lebane, been chosen. The huge lot, a block or two wes championship second baseman Richard Phelan, pitcher George News and Go ssip. to the Hoc" risburg lay claim to the honor. J Smith. All of General of the present location, belonging in the rules will b Blackburn and shortstop Lee estate, was offered, rent free. This is explaine ntimber of changes these except I^ehan have already completed ar the owne: acted upon. The disposition of the mana Barnie say» Philadelphia, Feb. 27,^-There has bee bv the fact that the Hook estate is 01 rangements to sign elsewhere. of all the street car lines in the city, and a gers is to do away with the big mitt he was never so .sanguine of having a winning a slight change in the itinerary of the, except the catche was his inabili list uj this lot is directly on one of their lines, the part of every player team. His only disappointment Philadelphia Club and the club's made the offer so as to secure patronage. It i and first baseman. ty to land catcher Mahonoy, who has signed a spring dates will therefore ,'oe.ar rehears needless to sav that the offer was accepted. Plan Washington contract, and whom Barnie regard*, wii young catcher* ing. The team will be the last of th have been prepared by which Jacksonville HAPPY HAZLETON. as one of the most promising go South. have the largest and one of the best appointee in the country. .' ___ League teams to 'the West. Some idea of the size of th< TRIP. parks in in Billy Sharsig THE SOUTHERN grounds may be gained when it is mentioned tha Much Confidence ALLENTOWN AFFAIRS. The players will go from here 01 they contain 600 square feet, whereas the ol A Fine Ball Park Likely. considered of pretty good size March 20 to Hampton, Va., where the; park, which was Hazleton, Pa.. Feb. 25. Editor "Sportin Latest Plans and Movements of am contained but 400. doubt about Hazleto: The will practice with the Hampton UNDER WAY. Life:" There is no further the close o IMPROVEMENTS taking a front position in the race for the pen Manager Milligan. Newport News clubs until Already the removal of the fences around th during '95. Bill; Feb. 24.-John Milligan games will b and will be con; uaut of the State League Allentown, Pa., the month, after which old park has been commenced, Sliarsig, the manager, has lost none of hi who will manage the Allentown State the Virginii pleted before the week is out. The old gram now last played with teams of bi: old-time hustling propensities, and he has League Club this year, was in town bavin; stand will be removed to the new park, team. It is a good one with President Hanlon, of the League, the following schedules auxiliary to the fine ne1 about completed Ins week to confer been arranged: will be used as an Here is a list of the players signed: Pitchers, State League. Milligan has signed Etioch Bakely, grand stand, with cushioned seats, and all im short stop Cleveland National April 1;, Norfolk, 2;, Petersburg that is to b Jordan. Hall, Keever; catcher, Moore; formerly pitcher of the Portsmouth, provements (press box. etc.), basomen first, Win. Mete; second, LeHgue team. Among the other men signed are 8; Lynch burg, 4; Danville, 5; Koahok 6; Rich A line of bleachers will be erecte< Uotaennel; Chai'iottesyille, 10 «uu erected. Ed. Corfrey; third, Welch, of Ohio; Moran, cen Wcikert, formerly of Easton, for second base; yiond, 8 and U; " 11 along the west side of tlie park. Altogether tli are out fo Mass., for' third Ktuuiiton, 12 and 13. On April 15 and 16 gai_ not treble tre field} McVey. left field. Lines and McDermott, of Fall River, seating capacity will be double, if until signed their names will no Browning has signed with St. Paul, will bo played at Hagerstown, Md., and th old park. The old stand will no two others, but base. Pete will go to Washington, wht that of the be given out. and will, therefore, not play here. the riiiladelphians be provided with chairs, and ten cents will ad o: Browning'3 they will open .the League season on April 18. an ad In the cfsc of Jordan, Manager Smith, Lftrkin will now cover first base in mit one to it. The new stand will exact him. Its right in Smith's Wood has not yet signed and it It will tiius be seen that liie 1'hiiiies wii twenty-five cents. The ground! I'ottsville, is claiming place. George mission fee of line to be shouting and contesting. In this case, is likely that Dwyer, with Hazleton last year, not appear'at home until after the chain are level as a floor, consequently little or ni on who the onl; i however, it won't go. He has also a contest will play left field. Costcllo and Moran, pionship season is under way, and grading will be necessary. Taken altogether, and Carbondale. Tiie agree worth as players here, will men the local (.ranks Jacksonville fans will hav hand with Harrisburg have proved their lines upon the new will be seen that ment existing between the club managers in the play in the field. With the exception of a pitcher will receive will be from newspaper reports no reason for complaint over accommodations thi will be a He t( I/: ague that the last year's players or two, Milligan's team is about made up. In fact, the Phillies will'not be able year. the disposal or' their managers is ignored by Mv will have the team here on April 10; * until May 1 ABOUT THE TEAM. He was th<_ ol open on t.he home grounds a: Smith when it works against him. Manager Milligan. has also signed .StrleT, new grand stand.'the finest in tin Aydelott writes that he is getting together citifn Its protection when Reading 'tools either third base or short stop, .. us their limit and the spirite( fiist to Baltimore, rto play C'-uiitry,. will juot be finished until then. good a team as the salary Fox. Jordan accepted ,$50 from him early in th and Edmundson, another infielder, 'wjbo played bidding of rival managers and rival association to play in -.'otts been ,THE TEAM. ti wiMer i;nder certain conditions in la&t vear's Southern League, has also will admit. He further states that he expects There we're- no papers signed, and as off some time McDerrnott, Irwin will take with him twentj team, and one that wii ville. signed. After hanging Manager have a great batting ustral, Smith's representations were not can1 led of last year's Springfield, Mass., nine, has &c- men, as follows: Pitc-hers, Taylo'r, Carsey rank 1003 from a temperance standpoint. That' to return the money, bu wii f>u-t. So Jordan offered cepted Milligan's terms. Witli the , exceptipa,, Weyhlng, Baldwin, Smith, Beam arid John the way to talk. Batting and temperance was, not accepted. Jordan signed later wttl: the full coniplenieiit of pla'yrl team with a fai: it of a pitcher'or'tw^. son: .catchers, Buckley. Clements suit win the pennant for any Srtrsig to play in Hazleton and will do so. erg has been, signed by Manager Milligaii. . ^ GrudyV. infielders, Boyic, llallman,.. Snili amount of fielding thrown in. Base ball stock here is noAf away up. A mo.". out fielders GOOD WORDS FOR JAKE. t'fe'ing never prevailed here, and it vail. Cross, Iteilly'and Tighe; words O eiUhusiastlc Delehanty, Thompson, Hamilton am Prom all points , come nothing but is safe lo say that it will be considerably KDgj Tvn-iiier. .- . ' praise for our new manager. Our ex-manager, men ted before the season shali have progressed Con Strouthers, speaks of him as being a mos very far. Included in this list are four new pitchers who can be dependec Wii man Arranges His Exhibition an old League favorite desirable man, and one The several players who remained here over Mark Baldwin, ujM>n to put a winner in the field. And Con winter report that they are in line fettle, and Season and Makes Other Moves. Thomas B. Smith, formerly with the Ford depended upon to say what ii who signed can generally be some wonderful things are predicted. Readii'g, Feb. 24. Manager Witman, of the liMin and Holy Cross teams, right and no more. Then Lander, of Rockford A very promising player is Kenncr, of .Teans- Reading Base Ball Club, is improving his park with Boston last year, and pitched onlj than whom there is no better writer on th< ville, Pa. He never played with a profossiona and enlarging the grand stand. He will con half a game, finishing the season at New game in this part of the country, compliments team but is a perfect athlete, and a fine bal. struct eight boxes, four on each side of the he pitched 17 games and Jake very highly. All of this gives great sat According to the opinion of some old which he has ordered 200 plush- Bedford, where 1i player. scorers' box, for won 16 of them: Ernest Beam, last year isfaction to all the lovers of the game, and professionals Keener will be one of the future covered opera chairs. Dr. Fred Mayer has been with Peoria-. and John Johnson, purchased is safe to predict a great year for the grand base ball stars. appoii ted surgeon to the rkj'prs. Pitcher "Dus Sioux City! old game in Jacksonville. The events of the past few weeks here would ty" ILhoads, of Pottsville, may come to Reading. last fall from park in The other new player is second baseman DEiVENEY SIGNED. indicate that we will have the finest Vihen seen by Manager Witman he declared So far the list of men actually signed is made the country. Last year there was some dis iii.it he had not signed with Harrisburg, but John Tighe, who was the star of th base; Belt, John the infield, it of the Pennsylvania up as follows: Aydelott, first satisfaction over the condition of had icceived their terms. Pottsville team, son and Zeis, catchers and change outfielders being grassy. This has been entirely remedied Manager Witman has arranged the following League. All have signed' contracts except and Coplinger, pitchers, anc for complaint on that score the Reading Schwartz, Knepper andexists. no further"''.' cause schedule of exhibition games with Cross, Hamilton and \Veyhing. Hamiltc short stop, Deveney, who has just been signed. State Lei'gue Club: April 14, opening date, club is inclined to hold out for more money. But little need be said as to the latter. "Tlie The Ktsners, who own the park, have offered not yet decided irpon; April 17. Philadelphia THE NEW STAND. little old man of the sea," as be has been the Athletic Association the necessary ground League; April 19 and 20, Toronto Club, all right. National The temporary grand stand erected c dubbed, was tried last year, and he's and will clear it themselves if the club tniild a of the Eastern League; April 22, Cuban Giants; summer .-> AS TO UMPIRES. bicycle track. The offer was eagerly accepted. April 2-1 and 25; Buffalo Club, of the Kastern the Phillies' ground after last the hope that begun curly in dab, of razed. The only thing left Some weeks since I expressed Work on the new track will he League; April 26 and 27, Syracuse fire has been Ward would be reanpointed umpire. Lately I spring. Space Is nlso reserved in the same in- the Eastern League; April 29 and 30, Murray of the temporary Improvement is the are as good field. A to be alt have heard that he and Jack Haskill closure for a tennis court and gridiron Hill, of New York. bleachers, and they may have as signed. This makes a splendid beginning. Now dancing pavilion, it is proposed, will be erected Jack Hollar-'d, of this city, was tendered the ed to conform with the new plan. The if Hogan and Cline are added there will be a in the western end, and a genuine Lincoln park position of umpire in the State League by Pres bricklayers and masons were busily en staff of minor league umpires without a superior. will be >stabl'.9hed. The Kisners made up their ident Hanlon, but declined the offer. gaged yesterday In completing the heavy President Kent is besieged with applicants for minds that they would leave no cause for Detroit has laid claim to pitcher John Roa,cl», piers on which will be set the mammoth the ' 'office." No doubt exists that he will se grumbling by the ball club, and have cleared . ho.'o approved contract Manager Witman has and the very competent staff. the field to twice its original size, and raked will also secure Leidy. No reply steel uprights of the cantilever, lect a now secured, and carpenters were working- on the scaffold A SPECIAL MEETING, and rolled the infield until its surface is has yet been received from pitcher Alex. Jones, ' slightest of the Association will be held at Quincy on the like a floor. to whom a contract was mailed several weeks ings. At present there isn't the I do not of the team are determined to appointed, evidence of tlie graceful buildings .which" 26th inst. Just what the object is The backers rgo. Dr. Harry G-.- Baer has beeu know. It is known that a minority of the clubs have a crack aggregation, and have instructed surgeoa for the Reading, Club. : -- will be reared between now and May 1, in to secure the best talent avail engaged in turn desire to have the dropping of Roclr Island Manager Sharsig but the mills are busily quired into. While a meeting does not have able. There is every confidence placed in Billy's ing out the steel work, and when the request, it is judgment, and there is ever}1 raugin to believe BENTLEY NOT IDLE. to be called except by majority of the builders begin to put together the pavi >robable that Mr. Kent's desire for fair play that Hazleton will stand at the head lion the progress will be rapid. !n the matter led him to call the meeting. Our list at the close of the season. He Has His Lancaster Team Signed ANOTHER WEEDING OUT. representatives will be Mr. Dan Pierson, our ______WM. JOYCE. and His Spring Dates Fixed. and "Bob" Oassell. FILTON. Captain Blakeley has made a second local president, Lancaster. Pa., Feb. 25. Editor "Sporting sifting of the poorer material from flie new HOPEFUL HARRtSBURG. Life:" Manager Bentley is taking life easy at men trying for places on the University of POTTSVILIJE'S PETS. Hollidaysburg, but is not neglecting the interests Pennsylvania nine. Twenty-one candidates, Manager Seiss is Sparing No Pains of the Lancaster Club. retained, and they went to work with Manager Smith at Last Announces The Lancaster team will line up about as fol- were to Get a Winning Team Together. Yeager and Buck- the old men on Monday There will be a His Ball Team. Seiss, of the ows: West. Callahan, Yerkes, out when the squad com Harrisburg Feb. 25. Manager ery, pitchers; Niohols and Arthur, catchers; Mey- final weeding Pottsville. Pa., Feb. 25. The players signed Harrisburg Base Ball Otub. is of the opinion Slouch, second baseman; mences outdoor practice. The men re State stronger than that srs. first baseinan; '95; C. S. :hus far for next season's Pottsville ':hat his team is considerably S.appel. third baseman: Billy Cargo, short stop; tained were: John F. Gorman. League team are as follows: Catchers, Stanhope vhich opened last year's season so auspiciossly McKeever, centre fielder, '05; Arthur Jordan, has been taken so as to U'ybold, left fielder; Beale, '95; 'G. B. Saxenmeyer, and George Fox; pitchers, Meaney, in this city. Great care and Goochman, right fielder. The team is a good H. Remington, '97; M^ R.. Jackson,, '98; Hughes, who played in last year's State League; secure players with good batting qualities, which particularly strong in Southern twirl- victories. The pitch all-around one, and is L.. L.. Voight.. W.. C.. Hoeffer,, '98; B. Mattern, Andcrson and Baldwin, :ut a big figure in winning he pitching department. '97; Thomas J. Donohugh, '95; ers; Davls, Fuller, Conroy, Ellis and Feisler, rs thus far engaged are Meany, who did not lose arranged to take his F. Mevay, With the excep- the first half of Manager Bentley has T. W. Grissing-er, '08; W. R. Shoemaker, Inflolders; Sweeney, outfielder. more than one game during iarn on a short Southern/ trip. The listncasters 'ion of one outfielder the full complement of ;he season while pitching for Harrisburg last 3, 4: in '98; F. W. Spieker, '98; A. C. Mintzer, record s-ill play Ijtf Norfolk, Va., April 1, Cressinger, )layers has been secured, and the prospects ear, and Doran, who made a remarkable 5, 6; in Lynchburg, Apri.l 98; Harvey Smith, '98; T. B. have even a better team the New Haven Club, in 'ortsmouth, April 2, M. A. Hoffman, ire that Pottsville will :s a twirler when with i, 10; in Roanoke, April 11, 12. 13; in Hagera- '90; A. H. Tracy, '97; ;han last year. ;he Eastern League, several years ago. W. Lucas, '98; J. .A. Farrell, '97, Meany. will :own. Md., April 15, 16, 17; in Chambersburg, '97; W. There is some dispute as to pitcher Roth, formerly of the Philadelphia Colts, will open at home witb nnd N. P. Stauffer, '97. Pennsylvania opens to Pottsville. He signed articles in the opening games, and ?a., April 18, 19 and But he belongs lo all the catching Buffalo on April 20. ____ the season on April 6 with a game on the of agreement with Pottsville, which are just as Is expected to do most of it during the season. Johns Hopkius. the fact that man and home grounds against .Mnding as a contract. Despite Vincent Daly, of New York State, a tall Best of Its Kind. LOCAL JOTTINGS. Harrisburg claims it has Meaney's contract, the , good batter, will probably take care of first The that the League will have to recognize Manager Smith's base will be filled by Messitt, a From Allentown "Chronicle." Wagers have already been made signed >ase. Second Phillies will beat the Baltimores out this irior claim. Pitcher Jordan, . though he >layer with an excellent reputation, and Hanra- "Sporting Life," the widely known Philadel- not be 10 contract with Pottsville, accepted advance lan, of last year's Syracuse Club, will take )hia weekly devoted to base 'ball, bicycling season, and that the Brooklyns will him under obligations to named is. out in a new the first five at the finish of the noney, which placed Moss' place at short. A New- Yorker ind general sports, and pastimes, among Smith for a signature. Jordan denies that he '3oyne has been signed to play third base. He orm. The size of the pages has been reduced, League race. iigned a Hazleton contract. Is highly recommended by Pete Eagan, who has >ut their number doubled, making the paper There are at least a half-dozen good played with Harrisburg for several years and nore convenient to handle. Tlie improvement is pitchers among the University of Pennsyl So Uiiwield'y. team of this we are sure the change will is Not who this year will represent the . notable one, and vania candidates, whom Gus Weyhing 'rom Cleveland "Plaindealer." ity In left field. Golden, of last year's Potts- >rove popular. "Sporting Life" is the best coaching. They have plenty of speed and "Sporting Life" appeared last week in a new 'ille, will play centre field, and Huston, the .mblication of its kind, and the completeness excellent curves. it additional interest; it is of the club, will cover right and < with Which it covers its field has won it tbon- Iress, which gives ield manager its comiiia "Kid" Carsey says: "The Phillies will i ot so unwieldy, being got up in a more com- iltch in emergencies. lands of readers who weekly hail win the pennant sure. New York will be [ .ot *"-" Before the time fixed foe the opening of tlie they do that of a dear friend. . ; March
vices of Cunningham, the crack twirler of weakness at the bat, I expect him to prove last season's pennant-winning Sioux City a winner. team. He was signed to Manager Com- Varney Anderson. another of the Sena GLEANINGS. tors' pitchers, has been knocking about in iskey, of St. Paul, when the Sioux City CHICAGO team was left out in the Western League minor league company for years. When last year. Comiskey was reluctant to part Varney was young, at Rockford, the with him, but he was too high-priced a THE JOURNEY OF THE COLTS TO THE writer played first base and the field on man for St. Paul, and was compelled to a team which boasted of Anderson as its let him go on account of the low salary star pitcher. His arm was reported dead limit prevailing in the Western League. L0NE STAR STATE, two or three years ago, and his resurrec Manager Cotniskey, in exchange, secured tion startled me beyond expression. from Louisville pitchers Peppers, who Mercer, of course, we all saw working played last year with the Indianapolis Who Will Accompany Anson to the last year. I don't think Boyd will last, team, he being farmed out by Louisville. and Maul and Stocksdale have never done This gives Louisville five first-class pitchers Training Ground No Doubt About anything marvelous. in Inks, Knell, Borchers and Wadsworth, Frank Houseman says that Peter Cas- with four other pitchers to be tried in sidy, a first baseman just signed by the Southern trip. It is expected that the Pfeffer's Reinstatement Training Grand Rapids, is a wonder, and is des addition of Cunningham will add consider tined to be the star of stars in a few able strength to the team. Notes and Other Topics. seasons. He played with Johnstown last COMMENTS. year, and was away up in all branches LOUISVILLE LINES. of the game- The old blue law has been revived, and "Sporting the Sunday closing movement has been Chicago, Feb. 24. Editor Phenomenal first basemen have been rare agitated. All stores were notified Saturday Life:" Next Thursday morning bats of late years, and this Cassidy and Carey, f'CLOSKEY'S PORIES OFF ON THEIR not to keep open on Sunday. There has will be packed, farewells will be said, signed by Baltimore, promise to eclipse been a "Parkhurst" movement in Louisville and the Colts will face southwestwarrl most of the young buds of the season. SOUTHERN TRIP, for the past month. How this Sunday clos for six weeks in Texas. When they Amateur ball here especially of the Sun ing business will turn out remains to be return, prepare for war! Prepare to day variety looks dull this spring. The seen. If it extends to base ball we will hear of wondrous deeds, of terrific slaugh number of clubs has grown less and less be in the middle of a very bad fix, but this every year since 1890, and the City League List ol the fflea Who Started on the ters with the biff sticks, and of a pennant is now filled with a poorer grade of play Is not considered at all likely, and it is won by Anson's invincible brigades. believed it will blow over in a'short while. ers than ever before. When the Colts Trip The Team Well Thought of Al McFarland has signed to manage the Not, Nit, Net. took possession of the West Side grounds team Newport News in the Virginia State I will not be satisfied with fifth place, for Sunday games in 1893 the City League League, and would like to hear from any and so, I fancy, will be all the rest of us received a stunning blow. The amateurs The Case o! Fred Pleller A players desiring to go with that League. here by the lake. had to play mornings, the crowds would He had several other offers, including one THE TOURING PARTY. not come to see them and their gate re New Pitcher Secured, Etc. from Atlanta and Mobile, but finally set The Colts and tbeir traveling compan ceipts have dwindled away almost to noth tled on this as the best for him. Newport ions will number 23. Jimmy Ityan, his ing. News gets a first-class man, and he is go wife and his inother-in-law, leave to-day The Sunday patronage of the Chicago Louisville, Ky., Feb. 23. Editor ing to give them a good team. for New Orleans, to see the Mardi Gras Club is enormous, but thoroughly quiet "Sporting Life:" The team has left on Fred. Zahner, the Louisville catcher, has festivities, and will join the team there. and orderly, and the holy cranks will have its Southern trip, but instead of going been farmed out to Atlanta. He will be re VVilmot has already gone to Arkansas and a hard time to shut the gates on that big, to Birmingham and Montgomery, as first called if his services arc needed. It is Griffith is at Hot Springs. sport-loving crowd. W. A. PHELON, JR. intended, they had to cancel engage thought one year more in the minor league Captain and Mrs. Anson, Hutchinson and ments at those two points and have gone will fit him permanently for big League his mother, Mr. and Mrs. Abbey, Mr. and PORTSMOUTH POINTERS. direct to New Orleans, the weather being company. Mrs. Kittridge, Terry, Stevvart, Donohue, Fred Inks, brother of Bert Inks, the Moran, Irwin and Dahlen go from here Work on the Ball Park Being Pushed too cold to permit outdoor exercise at pitcher, will accompany the Colonels on Thursday. Stratton will go from Louis either Birmingham or Montgomery. They their Southern tour, and will practice with ville, Decker from Compton, Cal., Everitt —Another Player Signed, Etc. will remain at New Orleans four, days, them. He is a promising out lielder, and from Denver and Lange from San Fran Portsmouth, Va., Feb. 23. Editor "Sporting hopes to catch on in the Southern League. Life:" Before this issue of "Sporting Life" playing there over Sunday and then go cisco. Portsmouth to Houston, where they will do the Manager George Davis, of New York, is Fat Bill Schriver is not going on the reaches this city the grounds of tlie direct neck of Base Ball Club will be well on toward comple bulk of their practice work. not making any friends in this trip. It looks as ftf big William was on tion, and I will not be accused of egotism when the woods by his predictions as to how the doubtful edge, and as if either Moran the pleasure of intro Manager McCloskey was accompanied at the end of the I say that we will have Mc- the teams will stand or Donohue might, by hard work, succeed ducing the various teams of the Virginia League, by pitchers Inks, Wadsworth, Kling, season. One thing is certain there are him. as well as the National Leaguers scheduled foe Dermott, Luby, Herman and Cunning- very few who believe New York will be 1'arrott and McGill are, definitely, in the exhibition games, to one of the largest and best ham; catchers Jantzen, Welsh and Cote; iu it this year. We pick Boston out this soup. Jiggs will have to go to a minor appointed ball grounds in the South. fielders Glasscock, Shugart, Sweeney, Mc- way, but are for anybody but Chicago and league, but any club wanting a left-handed Work will be begun on Monday, the 25th inst., New York. JNO. J. SAUNDERS. and in a conversation with Manager Brady yes Gann, Preston and Clarke. O'Brien and pitcher ought to lose 110 time in grab terday he informed me that he proposes to have Hatfield did not arrive in time, but they bing off McGill. Little Willie would do the grandstand, bleachers and enclosures erected will go direct. Gettiuger will meet them NORFOLK NUGGETS. well for New York, for instance. within a period of ten days. The work is to at New Orelans. FRED. PFEFFER be done under Mr. Brady's personal supervision, THE TEAM REGARDED WITH FAVOR. is in town again. He will be at the League instead of by contract, which course is com A. Probable Change in the Presidency meeting, and will make a fair statement mendable, as it allows him to make such changes Tb,ere was considerable enthusiasm —The Case of Pitcher Setley. of as the work progresses as he may deem advisable manifested in the players, and much fa to the magnates, disclaiming any ideas and conducive to the comfort o* his patrons. Norfolk, Va., Feb. 24. Editor "Sporting Life:" conspiracy, and asking for readmission to The seating capacity of the grand stand will vorable comment was excited. Most of All are anxiously waiting to see what will the fold. I do not doubt of his reinstate be 525; that of the bleachers, 1600; which al the new men are large and well built and be dono in th<> meet.ug of tlic managers and ment, and consider him as a part of the lows accommodation for a total of 2125. created quite a favorable impression. others connected with this League, soon to be Louisville Club's assets. Where he will The street, railway company seeins averse to It certainly looks as if Louis held in Richmond. At this meeting a new pres ultimately laud is a deep and puzzling granting Manager Brady any very liberal con ident of this League will be chosen, and it is cessions, and have made him an exceedingly ville is going to fool some thought Colonel A. B. AU'riend, of Richmond, mystery. niggardly offer, which, said Manager Brady, "I of the knowing ones, and many unfavora who managed the old Virginias in the Eastern JIM HART have very politely declined with thanks. I ble predictions are made of their standing League some years past, and who is known as of course, will be at the meeting. James shall, however," he continued, "be present at in the race. At any rate, Manager Mc understanding the game in every detail, will will ask for the adoption of my pet idea- the next meeting of the Board of Directors, when Closkey has succeeded in gathering togeth be chosen for this position, making a caught foul tip a strike and is I propose to speak my little piece." er a team that beyond question pleases I presume President Sommers will be more willing to give the pitcher a bigger slab Omnibuses and other conveyances to run from the local admirers of the game, and, after thar- glad to iuve someone else fill the posi to perch on. the ferry, navy yard and other points are being tion, and, therefore, probably stop the very un an anti-coaching made ready and two livery firms will be In the all, they are the ones to be pleased, be just criticism he has received at the hands of He will also flght for field for this business when the season opens up. cause there is where the money comes a few sore-head people. It has been a very un rule, but. that will never work. Why? Be Manager Brady, in conversation with him, ex from, and there will be much disappoint thankful honor to say the least. cause ball-players are human, and it is not pressed his dissatisfaction at the unaccountable ment all around if the coming season does "The Life's" great enterprise In Journalism is in the nature of man to sit idly by a scene delay ot President Sommers in calling the spring not prove a banner one for the Louisville being duly appreciated here. The large cut of strife and not open his face in loud and meeting. This dissatisfaction is general among team. of the presidents of all the minor leagues was interested fashion. the magnates throughout the State, and the VIRTUE UNABLE TO GO. a good piece of work, the cut of our president I couldn't. When I played ball I talked "fans'" are on tenter hooks. Upon being ques being a perfect likeness. The new make-up of myself to a skeleton, and tioned as to his sentiments in regard to the Some disappointment was felt at Virtue the paper has made a big "hit" with the and jabbered election of an outsider for the position of presi not being able to go with the club. He re "fans." Everybody connected with base ball I don't know anybody, excepting Hoy, dent of the League for this year, Mr. Brady ported at Louisville, but his physical con knows what a "good thing" the "Life" is, so perhaps, who wouldn't do the same. stated that while Mr. Sommers made an ex dition was not such as to warrant his be it is needless for me to praise it further. Jim will also be heard from on the mit ceptionally good presiding officer last, year he ing taken along, and, after being examined Pitcher Setley, who has had such a varied ex ten question. I have already aired my was personally in favor of putting in the chair a by Dr. Stucky, he was advised to go back perience in base ball circles, and who has been views thereon. man who was not connected with the League home and take care of himself with a referred to often in my letters, is iu Norfolk, HINTS ON TRAINING. officially, "though," said he, "I don't think that and says he will wear a Norfolk uniform this Lovers of good comedy and acrobatic di the presiding officer of the League should nec view of reporting when the team returns season; in fact, he is wearing part of one around essarily be from Richmond. There is other ex home. He is said to be suffering from now a Norfolk sweater. Setley is very anxious version ought to yisit the Chicago Ath cellent presidential timber in the State." rheumatism, and it is possible he may take to play ball here, and says if he does there letic Association gymnasium and see the Manager Ed Hanlon has written Mr. Brnrty- a boiling out at Hot Springs, while the seems to be some little differences between him daily training indulged in by those chubby that he Is making preparations for extensively club is away. It is hoped that he will and the Richmond management, he skipping out exponents of the national game Bill Dah advertising the games the champions are to be able to get himself in condition, as and leaving $135 in debt to that club last sea len and Frank Houseman. play in this city. The Balt.imores will be ac great things are expected of him. In the son he will stop all of his "crooked business" They start in about 9 o'clock every companied by a corps of Baltimore newspaper mid act right. He says the papers unjustly gave morning, Dahlen heavily padded, and men and I can assure these gentlemen a hearty meantime Welsh will play first base in acting the andc ordial Virginia welcome from the press the South. him the credit of b»ing a "crook" and Houseman armed with a huge slapstick, of part of anything but a gentleman while with the perform of Portsmouth and Norfolk. BROWNING WANTED TO MAKE THE TRIP. RichmoDds. He says his side of the story has the kind used by knockabout President Freedman, of the New Torks, has ers. wired Manager Brady for dates, and the Giants Pete Browning has been very anxious the never been told in print. fair last few days to make the Southern trip Setley says the Richmond management prom Dahlen shins around the track at a will probably be seen in our city some time be ised him $150 a month and never lived up to their rate of speed. Close behind him come tween March 25 and April 1. with the team. It appears that Manager Trenton, sn cutfielder who to him some contract, so he quit them on those grounds purely. Houseman and the slapstick, and the Penny Clearv, of McCloskey made overtures I know nothing about the matter only what stick lands solidly on Dahlen's system at played'with Norfolk the early part of last sea time ago with the idea of trying him on he tells me. He looks to be in fine condition, every jump. This exercises Dahlen's run son, have been signed, and will be given a trial. first base, but Pete could not see it that and says all he wants is a chance. The Rich ning muscles, hardens his hide and reduces W A. Mapp, of Baltimore, and last year short- way. He believed the new association was mond "Dispatch" remarked the other day, on stop on the Y. M. C. A. team of that city, who his weight, while it gives Houseman's arm is reputed to be a fast player, has also been going to be a go, and thought he would be hearing that Manager Sommers had signed the signed on trial.______T^P x- T.4TT in demand, and he held off too long, until tricky twirler, that if Setley was signed he unlimited training. BAT N. BALL. after a first baseman had been engaged. would hardly be received * with public favor. Griffith, the little collegian, is working Manager McCloskey had an idea that Pete This is all bosh. Richmond would not say a hard at Northwestern University. He is strong at first base, and word about what he did last season if she could bigger and heavier than he was last sea would show up get him. Aside from his tricky qaulities, he is son, and ought to be stronger and speedier. with his hitting would have been a good strengthen any probably well a fine pitcher and would greatly It seems queer to think of a college boy man for the team, but it is team he played with in the pitching depart mixed up with Tebeau, McGarr, O'Connor that Browning did not go, as there are a ment. who do not think the and that mob, but'Griffith seems to like it Proved that good many here Genial Manager Brady, of the Portsmouth team, and not to be in the least horrified by his Hood's Sarsaparilla old man would have been strong enough who is noted for his witty sayings, got off It Cures. 1895. a good one on our manager the other day. He barbarian associates. for the Louisvilles of PHILADELPHIA, PFEFFER'S CASE. remarked to a crowd of base I/all "cranks" Mr. R. A. Waterhonse has been baggage mas- who were discussing the merits of the different as usual, promises to start with the ter at Kennebunk, Me., 13 years, and has many Fred Pfeffer has been in town for the teams as now made up, and Sommers' name was greatest batting team, in the business, and last few days. He came direct from New brought up. Some one asked Brady what he a job lot of pitchers. friends. His statement will interest all who Orleans, and while here had a consultation thought Sommers was doing in keeping so quiet Did it ever occur to anyone that the suffer from rheumatism: with Dr. Stucky in regard to the course to from the papers. matters in regard to his club Quakers could win the pennant so far "It is with pleasure that I state what Hood's be pursued looking towards his rein Brndy said to him: "You can't tell nothing about ahead of all others that the race would be statement. He has not yet signed a Louis this " 'boy' Camden: he'll fool you. When he Sarsaparilla has done for me. I was troubled his coarails and a farce if they had pitchers? Give them ville contract, and says it would be border- strikes Norfolk soil he will shake Rusie and Meekin. with their two good for a long time with rheumatism in my hip and Ing on the absurd for him to do such a good players will drop nil around." Brady has great faith in the abilities of Sommers furnish men, Weyhing and Taylor, and who would knee. It was a great effort to move about. I thing while under suspension. He frankly makes me in ing a good team, and says the Norfolk ball pttblio ever come near them? The idea tried many remedies said to cure, but found no admits that he does not want to play need have no fear of not being well repre shiver. Louisville, but has no aversion to any sented. A VARIETY OF TOPICS. relief. When almost discouraged, I was induced other city. President Stucky is a great Gus L?nd, who caught for Norfolk the first of A good subject for bets just now is: to try Hood's Sarsaparilla. I took three bottles champion of Fred's, and there is going to last season and finished up with Newport News, "Who will be New York's second base and I have not had a pain since. Hood's is the be a decided effort made at the meeting to goes with Memphis this season. Land has been man?" have him reinstated. Attorney Phelps has wintering in Nt.rfolk. SPAINE. I am inclined to think that Ward will been working on the case for several days be back at work before the season is far past and has the papers in readiness. It Can't Do Without It. gone, in case Stafford or Murphy fails to was first expected that Attorney Phelps Hood'ss?>Cures accompany President Stucky to the From Toronto "World." prove a winner. would The Philadelphia "Sporting Life comes to hand Quite a corps of pitchers our , friend kind that cures, and I am a firm believer in it meeting, but, on account of being engaged a new and pleasing shape. It is Schmelz is carrying. That Mullarkey is a it to all afflicted with rheuma as counsel in the Sunday-closing movement this week in and recommend more of the book form, having 24 pages of 4 terror or a terrier. He has the most Irish tism." R. A. WATERHOUSE, Kennebunk, Me. here, he will uot be able to go. Pfeffer ex columns each, and it is needless to say contains mug I ever saw, and the biggest high drop pects to go to New York and plead his all that is of interest about Uncle Sam's national curve. He throws it without an effort in person. game. Whether with the "ins" or "outs" the and makes it pass the batter's shoulder in Hood's Pills are purely vegetable, care A NEW PITCHER SECURED. base ball enthusiast can by no means do with size aud fully prepared from the best ingredients. 25o. McCloskey has secured the ser out Richter's "Laie."- ( pretty e
that he is off without desiring to under ed well this spring. All I want is a rate the abilities of our lively pair of chance. I don't ask any favors." outfielders. Collins and Bannon are both Hogan has been swinging the bat for lively ball players, who can hold their end PITTSBURG POINTS. practice during the winter. He is a re up with the best of them. By the way, is markably fast runner. Although a right- sue has been taken with Mr. Davis on handed batsman, he starts so quick and many statements he has made. They A NUMBER OF THE PIRATES AT runs so speedy that if the ball takes a should be out out and preserved for ref second bound he Is sure to beat it out. He erence. In his estimate of the teams, as is a young man of excellent habits. published, he puts Boston as two and Bal GYMNASIUM WORK. GOLD BARS. timore five. Duffy and McCarthy say that Uncle Al Pratt says that he never went Baltimore is the club for Boston to watch. to a minor league meeting to have a ball With all that has been said about compari The Score Card Privilege Awarded adopted that he did not succeed, until last sons, Duffy's opinion may, with good rea week at Steubenville. He is trying to son,too, be held to weigh as much as that President Yon Der Ahe Visits sift out how he was defeated. He had of Mr. Davis. Certainly Baltimore will be four votes sure, at least he was promised far stronger in '95 than it was in '94. As that number. Somebody must have jump for managerial ability, we all know where the Gas City Bits ol General and ed the track, for the other ball made by Hanlon comes in. the same man, but stamped with another THE NEW ENGLAND ASSOCIATION. name, was selected. HUB HAPPENINGS. So Manager Frank Thyne claims "Grand Local Hews and Gossip. George Miller was the happiest man in pa" Morse for his team of Little Rock, seven States when he received that slice Ark. President Nick Young has approved Pittsburg, Feb. 25. Editor "Sport of advance. Buck went to the bank to THE BASE BALL SITUATION FROM A the claim of the New England Association ing Life:" There are a number of the identify the Midget, and the newspa to pitcher Charles H. Morse, of Rockland, Pirates so anxious for the clang of the per crowd had guessed what was up long BOSTON STANDPOINT. Me., by virtue of a contract dated .Tan. bell that they have decided to go to before any official announcement had been 10, 1895. Haverhill was after Tom O'Brien a gym. Young Jordan, the made of the fact. The Midget vowed that to captain the team. Manager Dwyer com work in he would start on Saturday morning. municated to Mr. O'Brien and the latter East End pitcher, is fairily itching to President Kerr couldn't get away in time Affairs of the Local League Club vouchsafed the information that he was get on the spangles, and go up against to attend the meeting of the Committee fancy free, but it has come to light that the best in the League. Tired of kill on Playing Rule^. The big fire at the Ar- The Addition of Pitcher Sexton to a O'Brien had signed with Bangor weeks ing ,tiine in cold weather by the buokle establishment, in Brooklyn, put in ago, after denying that such was the case. old-fashioned way he made ar- creased work on the Pittsburg plant. What was his idea of so acting in the rangemnts for a number of the boys to John Keefe, a local umpire, went to the Numerically Strong Pitching Corps matter has not yet been satisfactorily ex use the elegant gymnasium of the Pitts Steubenville meeting of the Interstate plained. There is an opening for a first- burg Athletic Club in the Bast End. The League at the request of a friend who New England Association News, class captain in that city; one who has place not being any too well located for the said that he would introduce him around. had experience and is perfectly temperate players who live in Allegheny Manager Keefe, on his arrival, found that his and reliable. Such men can communicate Mack, catching the spirit, decided to put friend was too busy to even make him ac Boston, Feb. 28. Editor "Sporting with Mr. William T. Dwyer, Haverhill, up the old summer theatre at Exposition quainted with a single man. John has his Life:" The "Life" in its new dress has Mass. Park. A good many cracks were stopped opinions now. made an' excellent ^impression. It is The clubs of the New England Asso up before the place was ready. An agent of a show printing firm waa found far more compact and easier to ciation will play exhibition games be This afternoon Killen, Smith, Jordan and hunting President Kerr a couple of days handle, while the features of illustration tween April 15 and 27. Clubs desiring to Mack took their first easy dose in small ago. He had some nice three sheets and have added greatly to the value in which arrange games with either the Brockton, spells. The place is well suited for indoor hangers which he wanted the management this paper is held and' doubtless increas Lowell, Lawrence, Haverhill and Salem practice, having no srrangements to heat to adopt. As said some time since, the ed sale. The last issue with its pages clubs, can address manager John Irwin, it. The dressing rooms are in the top club will not do very much in this line. 839 North Broadway, South Boston. Appli floor and there is a hot and cold water Pat Tebeau is still being roasted. That's full of presidents well showed the height will It too doubtless cations for positions on the teams scheme in them. what he wants. You can't make the game has attained and be received by that gentleman. What was Looie Bauer wrote on Saturday that Erie strong for the "Irish Jew," as Red Mason before the season opens there will be intended as a shot at the new association was frozen up and he had decided to calls him. additions to the roster. in a Portland paper fell very far short make his way to the old stamping ground The first story of Rusie's signing came BOSTON LEAGUEl CLUB AFFAIRS. to the intent that no first-class players as soon as possible. He will join the to this city by way of Cincinnati. That's There is not much to chronicle had been signed by the association up to practicing party and take the kinks out of the reason some of the boys doubted it. in local affairs. Manager Selee used date. Well, there are Georgie Moore, John that wonderful right arm. Buck Ewing is looking for an outfielder to be a constant caller on the boys, P. Berrigan, of West Troy; pitcher James CAUGHT THE IDEA. and wants a trade. Pittsburg has four, but he is nearing the end of his stay T. Burke, of Cambridge; M. F. Friel, of Manager Mack has had nothing but press but none will he let go. At any rate, it is Renovo, Pa.; pitcher Charles H. Morse, C. not likely that Buck would make a trade at Hot Springs where he has been coach and first agency work to handle for a week past. for some weeks. On leaving he J. Conley, the famous He has been getting in good licks for the with the Pittsburg Club. baseman, and a few others that will he club in that respect, and, no matter how Al Buckenberger was much Interested in said he would be back here on cheerfully announced upon application. the Hot Springs fire. The Browns want March 1 so that his face may be small and unimportant the letter he re SPOKES FROM THE HUB. ceives, Mack manages to give it to the good crowds when they go there, and the looked for any day. One seldoms sees the Ere's 'oping that Jim O'Rourke has easy hurt the resort this magnates unless one looks thorn up. Presi boys in a way that quite a neat news item conflagration may sledding this year. The berth of a "Pooh- can be developed. There have been no de spring. dent Soden is the most accessible, though Bah" is by no means an easy one. Mr. Billings is not far off. Captain Nash velopments in the Gumbert-Kinslow case. Beckley was not mentioned for heroism Frank Leonard and Edward Norton visit The latter has not forwarded his con In the reports of the Hot Springs fire. is seen occasionally, and one can generally ed Nashua, N. H., on Thursday last and get into base ball company by calling upon tract, but this delay is likely due to his Eagle Eye will have to get a new press found lots of encouragement. Norton will long sit on the Captain Howgate case. agent, that's sure. Messrs. Duffy and McCarthy, who, as of bowling merchants, have been thriving take hold of the club and has had lots The admission of Ren Mulford that from How much advancine do you suppose Red finely in the Washington street basement. encouragement. the correspondence Ewing had no kick Ehret hit for when asked to sign a St. Especially is this the case on a Saturday Harvard will take no Southern trip this against the Pittsburg deal was smiling Louis contract five weeks ago? Just 500 afternoon. The base ball players in the year. There is considerable jubilation that news for Connie. He said: "I thought bicycle wheels. Al Buckenberger opened city and vicinity generally happen in this Wrenn, the champion lawn tennis player, they would come down after while." his eyes when struck, and let Phillip ru resort that day and exchange confidences. will play on the infield. CHRIS IS ALL RIGHT. minate for a time with himself. He is still AS TO PITCHER SEXTON. "Bill" McGunnigle had great success Chris Ton der Ahe is so well-known ruminating. CIRCLE. So Tim Murnane hints that Sexton Is with his Hogan ball in Brockton Wednes in town that when he landed here on the pitcher Boston has had in piokle for day night. Among the base ball people the B. and C. R. R. this morning a depot THE CRICKETS' CHIRP. next season, and Manager -Selee has been present were Mike Slattery, John Irwin man yelled the tip to a couple of reporters. so quiet about. Tim generally speaks by and Dan Burke. Mike Slattery has been The latter were expecting to see the St. Some of the Players Now on Bing- the card. He knows what he is talking asked to handle the Lewiston team. ______J. C. MORSE. Louis man, and they started out to waylay hamtou's String. about. Sexton is now attending medical him. Binghamton, Feb. 20. Editor "Sporting Life:" lectures, I believe, at the University of Chris was looking rery well. He had This city has a berth in the New York State Michigan at Ann Arbor, and it is expected THE LEAGUE BULLETIN. on one of those damage suits. His good- League, and now it only remains for her to that he will join the Bostons in the South. natured let's-go-take-somethiug smile was don her duster and get into it. We must try If indications mean anything he will be a Players Who Have Signed With Dif all right also. to forget those $1800 pennant winners and settle power in the team. He is no tyro. He to the National in tow short right down to good, old-fashioned $900 ball. has been in the midst of many a fight, ferent Clubs Party Al Buckeuberger took Chris This, as has been frequently demonstrated, Is and a winner in most. He is a good, heady Agreement. ly after his arrival and they skated about very trying to the nerves of a base ball public, pitcher, an excellent fielder as well, and Washington, Feb. 22. President N. E. the two towns. They called on Al Scan- but I consider the enthusiasts in this city ex fast runner a mighty valuable man drett and then took a run over to Alle ceptionally fair-minded and unite with the man a very Young, of the National League, has issued gheny and gave Phillip Sydney Ehret a agement in the theory that our people rnuc"h on a team, and it was a wonder that some this bulletin: jolly or two. The result of the trip was prefer an occasional $900 victory to a long, club didn't corrall him before. Boston LEAGUE CONTRACTS FOR 1895. humiliating string of $1800 defeats. but Sexton With Brooklyn, D. Daub, G. Treadvray, W. not in when this letter was mailed. Some had him claimed last season, started a story last week that Ehret We cannot announce Just at present thn< undertook to dictate his own terms to the Shinclle, T. Burns, C. Dailey, D. L. Foutz. T. person "We'll win that pennant in a walk," and fully club, and to this the owners demurred, so P. Daly. fancied Philadelphia more than the Mis realize that there are seven other good, hustling that negotiations were off and Sexton With Philadelphia, W. W. Hallman. souri City. teams out after that little rag, but I am con went to New Bedford, where be acquitted With St. Louis, Ernest Mason, It. Conner, J. STEVENS GOT THERE. fident that it is the intention of our manage Limself creditably in fast rompnny. J. Quinn. The score-card privlege has been finally ment to give lovers of the only game good, PLENTY OF PITCHERS. With New Ycrk, J. Stafford, L. S. German, disposed of. Harry Stevens won out, much clean, honest ball throughout the season of '95. W. H. Murphy, Charles A. Farrell, George E. to the surprise of a number of people. The management seems rather conservative Sexton won his greatest honors of the Foley. eeason, however, on the occasion of Char Van Haltren, Joseph Connor, Jerry Last fall it was said by some parties sup with regard to the engagement of players, and With Cleveland, James McGarr, James A. Mc- posed to know a great deal about the af I am inclined to think it a good plan, as the ley Bonnet's benefit, when he proved so Aleer, R. J. Wallace. signing of too many men, the balance of whom effective against the champions, and PENNSYLVANIA LEAGUE CONTRACTS. fairs of the club that Stevens would not are unknown to the profession, cannot be other would have won for his side had he pitch W. C. Rotes, George Ross, J. E. Buckley, John be in the push again. The great kick wise than detrimental to both players and man ed the game, retiring only to give away to J. Nichols, E. Bakley, George Mayer, R. E. against Harry, it was asserted, grew out of agement. However, I think I may safely say another college twirler, Dowd, who had Ct.rey, Charles Jordan, J. M. Coyne, William his absence from the city 14 games or that Alien and Whittaker, of last year's Kings been asked to appear on that occasion. Mote, Carl McVery. more. There were at least eight bidders ton team; Jack Munyon, of last season's St. With Sexton Boston will have seven pitch WESTERN ASSOCIATION CONTRACTS. for the privilege and all were confident Louis Browns; Edward Stitzer, a pitcher from ers under contract Nichols, Stivetts, Hod- B. F. Si-yder, T. J. Fleming, Edward Pabst, that it would come their way. One man Denver, Col., and James Spear, of the New E. A. Jackson, Patrick Ziegler, Thomas Ramsay, England League, can be regarded as fixtures for Son, Sullivan, Dolan, Wilson and Sexton. M. Burg, W. B. Donglass, A. L. Nichols, W. said Al De Roy was so sanguine that he '95. As good pitchers as there are in the coun Kelli:in, Charles Kneppev, W. Zies, Fraik T. already had a number of ohoice ads Manager Wilber Is in correspondence with sev try should be selected out of this number, Eck. Roy Johnson, W P. Hollingsworth, E. N. drummed up. Louis Solomon, formerly eral men in New York and Brooklyn, hut seems and to one up the tree the strongest four Grere, G. F. Speer, C. F. Fiseher, A. B. CoU, with Stevens; Thomas Dalzell and Tobin to prefer that their names be withheld at appear to be Nichols, Stivetts, Sullivan and R. Hill, W. H. Taylor, P. J. Rovvcliffe, Edw ird and Walker were among the bidders, but present. Sexton. Boston should be( inferior to Hickey, E F. Hutehinson. the directors accepted Stevens' offer. There It would seem Impossible that a League com no club in the box this season, with good NEW YORK LEAGUE CONTRACTS. is one disappointed man, who intimates posed of such pairs of. athletic enemies as El- pitchers to spare. What a crop of releas C. E. Royers. H. J. Neams, Timothy Marshall, that Harry's bid guaranteed to make $3100 mira and Binghamton, Albany and Troy, Johns ed players there will be before the season Henry Dailey. George Kelly, Duey Matron. H. for the club. There is a story afloat that town and Gloversvilie, Amsterdam ami Schenec- F. Kecfcr, William J. Kelly, J. Manley, Thomas tady, could be a financial failure. Success to Is far advanced, and doubtless better men T. De Moss, Marr Phillips. since the contract was given out the club will be released in some instances than Manning, O. wanted Harry to sign an agreemnt to re it; it must stay. ____ BINGO. will be retainer!. NFW ENGLAND ASSOCIATION. George H. Lee, David Pickett, H. W. Nelson, main in town so many games. He posi LYNCHBURG LINES. A RISING CATCHER. A. E. Rrinton, E. N. Roseoe, C. J. Curlev, M. tively declined. Manager Perrin, of the Brockton Club, F. Birmingham, P. R. Clayton, T. J. MoyeV, M. HE CAN RUN FAST. who lias seen young Warner catch in Quick, F. J. Luchia, C. H. Moore Tommy Hogan, the Yonngstown, O., lad Another Addition Made to the Local Wilkosbarre, says that be is a great catch EASTERN LEAGUE CONTRACTS. who is in the St. Louis Browns' outfield, Team The Circuit Question. er and wilt be doing most of the work be Joseph Gary, R. H. Ford. H. Simon, John was in town last week visiting his old Lynchhurg. Va., Feb. 25. Editor "Sporting hind the bat for the Bostons before the Rafter, W. Clnrk, George Harper. trainer, Geo. Smith, the veteran foot-racer. Life:" The latest addition to our team is C. season is well advanced. Perrin says he WESTERN LEAGUE CONTRACTS. Hogan, 3 years ago, dabbled in foot-racing, C. Utter, who is said to be a great pitcher, and himself Geo E. Nichol, James M. Greevy, Harry Senior, more, he never drinks a drop. Man can throw ail right and handles O. H. Smith, J. A. Masserly, Tim O'Rourke and his great speed now comes handy to something beautifully and is one of the best every Louis out- ager Smith thinks he has a dandy in him. John T. Pickett, Robert Gilk, A. Weddege, A. him in ball-playing. If the St. Ed Kagey, of Indiana, has also been signed day men he ever saw, as was most con Wood, M. H. Hawley, Frederick Hartman, C. E lield is made up of Brown, Dowd and clusively proven by the large amount of to pitch. He is a south-paw twirler, and played Petty, J. Walsu, F. Snyder, M. Bergen, W. Hogan it will be the fastest in the busi last year on Findley, O.. State League team, work he did behind the bat in Wllkes- Klusman, P. J. Daniels, George Stultz, PecE ness, because the Youngstown boy can do holding some of the strongest teams down to barre. This will be good news to those who Sharp, Jerry Eddinger, William Summers, P. 10% very handily. two hits. A. Boiendale has been released. The felt so nervous because Grim was lost to Bolan, George Rettger, Gustarus Klopf, Kirtley "My short experience in the League has meeting of the State League officials has not the club. Baker, W. H. Armstrong, William Taylor, F D been a great lesson to me," said Hogan. been held yet, owing to the illness of President DAVIS CRITICISED. Donohue, M. J. Kilvoy, F. W. Clausen, Peter Sommers, who has been quite sick at Clarksburg. Cassidy, James Callopy, C. D. Jones, R. ^nith- "I was playing good ball at Scranton and 1 disclaim all authors-nip, Mr. Editor for hitting well, but when I got into the W. Va. the paragraph in the preceding issue of ers, W. H. Wbeelock. Frank Fear, Y\ illiam The sentiment here Is strong in favor of only Wilson, Joe Strauss, J. W. Hoaly, Perry Werden League I lost confidence in myself and clubs in the League. There is some talk of the "Life" that "without Rusie and Meek- John Freeman, H. L. Clayton, Jack Fanning with the bat. Mr. Com- six in. New York would not be among the couldn't do much having eight clubs, but 'tis not thought here that and Joseph Werrick. iskey gave me all the encouragement he it would pay. five leading clubs of the season," although RELEASED. could, but I didn't pick up very much. "The Sporting Life" arrived on time in its that is doubtless true. Where would Bos By Louisville, Charles Lutenburg, Frederick When the directors of the club released new dress, and 'tis a very becoming one. Please ton be without Nichols, for that matter. Lake, I". Gilbert and George Niool me Comiskey told me that if he ever left accept my congratulationa, etc. JACQUES. He has been the mainstay in the box for SPECIAL (NOTICE. I several seasons. As for Manager Davis' A reconvened annual meeting of the National Cincinnati, and I wanted a place, all A Bright Paper. remark that Boston would be nearer the League and American Association of Professional had to do would be to write him. I began From Pittsburg "Dispatch." Base Ball Clubs will he held at the Fifth to get back my swing when I joined the The "Sporting Life" is out with a new dress tail than the top without Duffv and Mc Avenue Hotel on Wednesday, 27th inst., at 10 Browns. I was doing quite well when the Carthy in the team, 1 am, of the opinion and a new general make-up. It loots eitreuieii; o'clock A. M. «. B. XOUJSCU Seereteo;, season ended. I kpj^e that I will get start well, and ia a, brifbt March 2» 9
EASTERN LEAGUE. WHAT IS GOING ON IN PRESIDENT PAT POWERS' DOMAIN. The Coal Barons Heard From at Last Buffalo's Team Now Made up Mr. Kuntzsch Still Pottering Around His Team, Etc. and unlimited facilities, Victor Athletic Goods are becoming widely WILKKSBARRE'S WAIL. known and justly popular. The public is awake to their superiority. The Calamity Howlers Malting the Examine our Baseball and Tennis Goods, Footballs and Football Workers Tired A Trick of the Clothing, Gymnasium, Sprinting and Sparring Shoes, Boxing Gloves, Trade, Etc. Indian Clubs, Dumb Bells, and Exercising Wands. Tennis Rackets Wilkesbarre, Pa., Feb. 23. Editor "Sport- Ing Life:" "For ways that are dark and restrung. Send for illustrated catalog. tricks that are vain," the professional base ball player is peculiar. Peculiar in that he not only has an abnormally enlarged OVERMAN WHEEL CO. cranium himself, but is able to MAKERS OF VICTOR BICYCLES AND ATHLETIC GOODS. swell the bends of provincial re porters of provincial newspapers. In Boston. New Tork. Chicago. order to make the scheme for raising his salary work properly it is necessary for the ball Detroit. Denver. player to creak (on paper) a demand for his Pacific Coast: services and to accomplish this free gratis for nothing without expense he must secure a gull San Francisco. X.OS Angeles. Portland. ible reporter. A CASE IN POINT. We have an example in this city, the ball player having found a reporter who swallowed the entire outfit, hook, line and sinker. The ball player met the reporter and regaled him with a fairy tale about having received an offer from the Brooklyn Club for his services at figures greatly in advance of the amount paid him by the Wilkesbarre dub. Straightway the reporter announced the fact (?) in the columns of his paper. In a few days the object of pull Gunson exchange was practically completed, and PETERSBURG'S PETS. League, he has secured (if reputations go tot ing the leg of the scribe made itself manifest. only the unimportant details remained to wind anything) two as effective pitchers as can be in the minor league ranks, and both ol The player sauntered into the office of the presi up the deal. Bottenus, Clymer and Shearon Manager Pender Has Them Signed, found dent of the ball club, Mr. B. F. Bogert, and an should make a very fast and hard-hitting out them are excellent hitters as well as pitchers. nounced that unless the club gave him an ad field for Buffalo. What will be done with But Refuses to Divulge. Brady, the third pitcher, is an unknown quam vance in salary for the coming season he would Drauby remains to be seen. Buffalo lias no use Petersburg, Va., Feb. 24. Editor "Sporting tity, but Manager Geer says he is a dandx* not sign with it. The president, who is no for him, and a trade for a pitcher might be Life:" Manager Pender arrived here this week He is a native of Charleston, S. O. jay, and who, when the item of the effected to advantage. from New Orleans, where he has been taking In Grant Briggs and Herman Smith he haf immediately given entire secured two efficient and hard-hiting backstops, Brooklyn offer appeared, clearly saw life easy. He was need no other recommend, as their records the object of it, quietly but firmly re control of matters, and has now nearly all of that STAB SCINTILLATIONS. Most of the players have re show for themselves. Briggs has a national plied: "All right, Mr. B., your contract the team signed. reputation, and Smith was acknowledged t« will soon be handed to you at the old figures, turned their contracts, but he prefers not to give anything for publication until every man be the best catcher in the State League of last and then you can do as you please about sign Star Park Once More to be the Scene year. He caught for Poughkeepsie. Of Butler, ing it." The ball player said not another is positively secured. Not many of the old of Battle. players will be found on the team, being com the third catcher, we know but little* but word, but shoved his hand deep down in his he is said by Manager Geer to be a wondejb H0 pocket and left the office with a scheme-mini ber- Syracuse, N. Y., Feb. 25. Editor "Sporting posed mostly of men who will play for the Life:" The matter of playing grounds for the first time in Virginia. Every man hae been hails from Geneva, N. Y. thirty-one busted expression on his face. local team has been arranged. The Syracuse Club James G. Wilson, our next year's shortstop, to If reporters would do the base ball interests carefully selected in regard to habits and record; will play ball at Star al'rk this year, and as and the season will not be started with a club considered by Manager Hanlon, of the Balti- (service they should endeavor to contract, rather has often been said, the park is one of the hand mores, as one of the coming star players of the than expand, the heads of the players, as the that is unable to maintain a position at the iest in the country. For some time past there head of the League. country. He resides at Baltimore, and Is in players are quite capable and competent, and has been some doubt as to where base ball daily training at the Baltimore Athletic Cluh the latter THE TEAM. can be depended upon to accomplish would be played in Syracuse this coming sea The catching department and infield will be with Captain Robinson and catcher Clarice, ol themselves. son, and Mr. Kuntzsch, seeing a possibility of exceptionally strong with the stick. The men the Baltirnores. Wilson is said to be a sure hard HARD LINES FOR BILLY. his not being able to come to terms with who will alternate behind the bat have good hitter, active fielder, and fast base runner. TWe The base ball magnates of the Wilkesbarre George Frazer for the lease of the park, has been records, and can coach young pitchers. In the would like the opinion of your Baltimore cor Club are quietly watching the work of our casting his eagle eye about, and last week infield will be a strong trio of heavy built men respondent In regard to this promising player. neighbors, the Slocuin Hollow aggregation, at had an offer from the proprietor of one of the who are reputed to be terrific batters and in- In James Groves, of last year's Johnstown and Scranton, in getting together the champions resorts on Onondaga Lake to locate there, and flelders of the first rank. The outfield will be Oil City, he has secured the hardest hitter and (?) and taking in the loud talk of Scranton, play Sunday ball as well. The success of this represented by fast, active men and one of the one of the finest fielders in last year's New Syracuse, Buffalo and Brovidence. Already have venture, of course, remains to be seen. It is main features will be the batting. York State League. tho three latter disposed of the pennant, and pleasing news to learn that matters have been THE PITCHERS. "Pete" Anderson, Johnstown's left-hander of the former expects Billy Barnie to capture the arranged all around for the games to be played James, Foreman and Thomas are the pitchers last season, has signed with Pottsville, Pa. rag. He'll have a pleasant time in that town at Star Park. who have been signed. James and Foreman play On the same team will be found Stanhope, of if he don't capture it. I wouldn't want to take First baseman Tom Power is holding back his ed with the club last year, and were considered last year's Johnstown and Gloversville Olubs, tea with, him and his managing directors if signed contract. It is said that Tom demands to be two of the best in the League. Thomas and also Davis, of last year's Amsterdam. be fails. more of the "filthy," and that Mr. Kuntzsch is is a young pitcher from Washington, D. C., and Hugh J. Hearne, whom Troy has just signed, A DOUBTFUL SITUATION. not inclined to Tom's way of thinking. Tom great things are expected of him. He played visited us last year as a member of the Delan- To judge from the sentiments expressed by the Power is a good ball player, and a favorite in Rockford, 111., and several other places, and eys, of Troy, and created a very favorable leading spirits in last year's management of here generally, and matters will doubtless be made a good record. He is well known around impression by his excellent catching and hard the local club there is anything but certainty fixed to satisfy both sides. All contracts are Washington and very popular. With such a trio hitting. He is a comer. that this city will have a team in, the Eastern now in with this exception. of pitchers as these, and negotiations pending Mr. Ball and Levi, of the Schedule Commit or any other league. While they do not say The local press scores the Rochester and To with another good man, the team will be well tee, are hard at work striving to formulate a that they will not have anything to do with ronto Clubs, and assert that they are not equipped to face any club. schedule of games that will be satisfactory to the formation of a team or the organization of strong enough to hold their own with the One of the characteristics of this year's team all concerned. the club, they do say that they will hold off other teams of the Eastern League. It does will be left-hand batting, nearly half of the Manager Geer has arranged a series of exhi and give some of those who last year kicked so not stand to reason that a man with the exper players are left-handed men. This will be one bition games at Rochester, for the following hard against the team and its management par ience of Manager Chapman, of Rochester, is in terror for pitchers, especially the younger ones. ing dates: April 19 and 20. 'GLOVH CITY." ticularly the latter a chance to run the team the game for fun. "Chap" will trot out a team MINOR MENTION. and club the coming season. If the genial presi for our sister city that will play ball or his The following National League clubs play here THAT SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE dent, Mr. Bogert, and the hustling managing past record goes for naught. He certainly has for practice: Brooklyn, Washington, Baltimore director, Mr. L. W. Long, throw up their hands secured some good material. Toronto's team and Philadelphia. Charleston Favors the Proposed then for a certainty base ball will be nora eat would not scare anybody into fits, as viewed on The players report here about the 25th of paper, and still the champion Baltimore Club March, and will immediately get in condition New Organization. Inventus so far as this city is concerned. in the season of We have heard Mr. Bogert the only man who was in the same boat early for the exhibition games. Charleston, S. O., Feb. 23. Editor "Sporting '94. The old adage is applicable in this case: Quarles and Keefer will go to Durham, N. C., Life:" There is a movement on foot to form can keep base ball going here say these things "You can't sometimes, most always tell what before repeatedly, but when the season advances to coach the Trinity College team. They are a South Atlantic League, consisting of the cities you least expect the most." expected to report about the 16th of March. of Knoxville, Tenn.; Macon, Savannah and Au the warm sun shines and dries up the park Among the teams of the Eastern, Providence, grounds and the small boy warns us that the Quarles is in reserve by Scranton, and Keefer gusta, Ga.; Ashevillo, N. C.; Spartanburg, Buffalo and Syracuse appear the strongest on goes to Johnstown, N. Y. Greenville and Charleston, S. C., and Columbia, ball season is at hand, our president thaws out, paper. This is admitted generally. From all with the other things that have grown hard dur Manager Pender is stopping at the Southern etc. This should make a good league, as none- accounts the Rochester ball park will be a Hotel, and would like to hear from good players, of the jumps are more than 200 miles; hi fact, ing the winter, and takes hold and makes things thing of beauty and a joy forever. It will be hump. especially pitcher Packard, who was with Mont that would cover the whole league. equipped with electricity, and athletic exhibi gomery. FARMER. I quote from the Augusta "Chronicle," which GET TO WORK. tions can be given day and night. The old-time says: "There is no reason why an Interstate TSvery town has its kickers, as well as Its rivalry as between Rochester and Syracuse bids League should not be formed. Starting from rooters, in base ball, and it la too much to fair to spring up again this year, and there GEER'S TEAM. Asheville, N. C., that club would first play In hope that this city will ever be the exception. will be lively times. Spartanburg, S. C., 80 miles; from thence to Mr. Bogert will be "In it" or there will be the fans take heart, as one of And now let the Men He Has Greenville, 40 miles; then to Columbia, 100 no base ball. So, Mr. Bogert and Mr. Long, get our moat successful weather prophets Is out Something About miles; to Augusta, 00 miles; then to Charles "in it" and don't mind the calamity howler. with the prediction that we are to have a very Signed For CJloversville. miles; to Macon, with, you they are ton, 135 miles; Savannah, 115 Remember that as compared early spring, and no mistake. The fans are Gloversville, Feb. 24. Editor "Sporting Life:" ISO miles. as pigmies in base ball. hungry to hear the music of the bat and ball. "Now, with a salary limit of $600 and any "Pop" Lytle Is the of the headquarters of the lovers Secretary Ball and a correspondent of the So far as can be learned, Drop into any Johnstown "Republican," J. H. Drevensledt, thing like fair weather, there is no reason why only player signed. But there are others to of the game Homer Ostrander's, Davis & Bren- a league, composed of the above cities, should sign. ______nan's, the Grand, Joe Dunfee's, or any of the have recently made a visit to Amsterdam, and hotels and you will hear the game discussed after careful inquiry have found that the state not be a success." ment published in the Amsterdam "Sentinel" Those are the exact ideas I have held for BUFFALO BRIEFS. on all sides. as regards the financial outlook in that city was some time, and I believe, with the right ki-.l Several prominent business men have sub head of affairs the league will scribed for a purse to be given the playors erroneous in the extreme, but instead find that of men at the The Team Completed by the Signing should they win the pennant, and about $3000 a strong and substantial association has been be a success. of Dowse and Bottenus. formed, composed of some of the wealthiest I am more than sorry to hear that President T. will be divided. and most prominent citizens of that city. But W. Passailague, of the Charleston Association, Buffalo, Feb. 25. Tommy Dowse and Billy First baseman Conley is reported as signed by has declined to serve again, for a better man Botteous will fill the vacant places that existed the New England Association. for reasons best known to themselves they pre fer not to give their names for publication at could hot be found, and he will be much missed. in the Buffalo team. A letter from Manager The Onondaga Indian team will probably make I have heard of no one as yet suggested to take Morton conveys the information that he has a trip early in April through the . New York present. signed Dowse to play third base. Of Tommy State League circuit. The red men play a Manager Geer has evidently secured a decidedly his place. strong aggregation of young and hustling play There are some good ball players here in Char the Bison manager says: "He has always batted good game of ball. They have a pitcher that leston who can hold up <»ar end of the line in above .300 per cent., and Is a general player. throws all the curves with either arm, and lots ers for our team the coming season, and they should be quite a factor in this year's League good shape, and if we do make a start I am In '94 he led the outfielders with an average of of speed. Manager Piguet is busy arranging confident Charleston will lie in it from the jump. 1.000 in 23 games, and as a catcher he is up dates. His warriors will be a drawing card. race. There is to be a meeting held in Columbia among them. I think he win prove a good man Pitcher Lothrop will probably twirl the first In Harry Fournier. of last year's Pawtucket, Johnstown and Cincinnati teams, and Harry on or about the 20th, to form the league, and for us. I will be IB Buffalo the first part of game aga&st the Gloversville team here on I hope it will be well attended, and by the right next week." _^__,_,,_ _^,.» Stevens, the crack pitcher of last year's cham *~^8_1^ O. WHIZ. pion Fall River Club, of tha New England sort of men* W. E. O. 10 LIFE. Marcli
may have some excuse for such conduct, but THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST. Hampshire State League of last season. Brigga it is certain that he cannot justify it. He is another twirler, of Cleveland, Obk>, who will should have at least had the decency to notify lake his bow to a Southern League audience Whistler that he was at liberty to negotiate Some Talk of Reorganizing the this season. He was signed by Toledo this with other dubs when he decided that he did Famous Professional League. year, but "farmed out" to Little Bock for tfc* season of 1895 by President Long. He cornea net"News." want the player's services. St. Louis Portland, Oregon, Feb. 20. Editor "Sporting Life:" Now that whiter has about run its course highly recommended by catcher McFarlane and and spring is approaching rapidly, the same Manager Charley Comiskey, and his worth is question that was agitated about this time last shown by the fact that Toledo wonld not re WEARY WATKINS yc-ar presents itself again, to wit: "Are we going lease him, but retained his services at tbf to have base ball the coming summer?" The close of the ball season. Must Hustle For a Second Baseman, cranks h:\ve noticed with a jealou* eye that Cal Of tke iufielders, Sam McHooveter. O'Oonnell, ifornia is again to be represented in the base Sumner and Dick German are noted especially Having Lost Glenalvin. ball arena the coming season, and almost one for their "stick" work. McHooveter, when Indianapolis, Feb. 24. Editor "Sporting Life:" and all are inquiring the cause why the old playing with the York, Pa., team, led his team iu GleaaJvin, who has won his appeal against Pacific Northwest League is not again organized batting, and at the time that Jack Stivetts, the George Vanderbeck. owner of the Detroit team, for business. heavy-hitting Boston pitcher, was playing with will not play in Indianapolis. The shape base And why not? It cannot be denied that the him. O'Conuell, second base, has proved hte ball affairs are assuming at Detroit makes his tightness that has prevaded the money market worth in the Southern and New England retention as captain of the club at that place for so long a time is gradually but surely leav Leagues; Sumner, short stop, is a promising WESTERN LEAGUE. almost a certainty. But if Vanderbeck remains ing us, and with its exit, there seems to me to New England player, and Dick Gorman (if he as manager, "Me Lord" will turn up his be no reason why the people should not loose the connects), and it may be Speer, of Syracuse, pretty little nose and remain at home rather strings around their money sacks, and begin both made excellent reputations in the New than play under the man who, he claimed, has again to enjoy life for what is there that brings England League. THE OFFICIAL DECISION IN THE CASE wronged him. BO much pleasure to the average American Of the outfielders, Tim Sheeban, of Hartford, POSSIBLE SECOND BASEMAN. citizen as to witness a good base ball game ? Conn., the cracking hard-hitter of last year's So far Indianapolis has three possible second The time has DOW come for action to be taken Springfields, will cover the left garden. Mike OF GLENALYIN. basemen now that Glenalvin is lost. The choice in the organization of a league in this section, Hobright, of Wheeling, W. Va., will look after will be between Shields, Glffiord and McCor- if anything is going to be dene in this line. the centre garden. He was one of the Pennsyl mick. McCormick is a Cincinnati youngster that With Portland, Seattle, Tacoma and Astoria or vania men recommended by Captain Patsy Dono "Buck" Ewing thinks will do for the Western Salem for the fourth to
there is nothing bombastic or boastful In his THE NEW MEMBER. siding in Calvert, Texas. I want it not only entire make-up. It is his Intention to gather as a favor to myself but also for the good of the around him a New Britain's Prospects I^eague. This man is an ingrate and a crook and TEAM OP YOUNGSTERS in the Con the club that has uny dealings with him will who have a record to make in the professional necticut League. get the worst ot it. I have kno\vn him since '88 arena and who will bend every effort towards New Britain, Ct., Feb. 23. Editor "Sporting and can't say 'that I know anything particularly accomplishing this end men who have every- Life:" Steps have been taken to form a Con good about him, either. He queered himself in :-hiug to gain and nothing to lose. Knowles has necticut State League, to consist of a member this State before/ Last spring when I was bus its plans well mapped out, and his team is as ship of six clubs, including New Haven, Hart iness manager of the St. Joe Western Association well as signed, although a too-premature publi ford. Bridgeport. Meriden, Waterbury and pos- club, he wrote me such pitiful letters pleading cation of names might hurt his chances for sign- »ibly New Britain, Danbury or South Norwalk that he was down on his luck and wanted a "ng the men he has in view. While his men will the sixth member to be selected by the com chance to brace, promising to do anything In x in the main a team of youngsters, they will mittee on circuit. his j>ower for me if I took him, that I got him, ay no means be inexperienced and in no sense A NEW FACTOR. an engagement with the club, agreeing to hia of the word experiments, as Knowles recognizes The men behind this scheme are better known request for $25 advance money. That was all he the crying reed of a winning tea-rn in this city i base ball hustlers than the promoters of last asked for, as he said it was enough to get him and would not rim any heary chances in a use year's State League, with the possible exception some clothes and bring him to St. Joe in good less waste of time on worthless material. He of Harry Durunt, of Waterbury who, I am shape. I sent him both contract and money, and SOUTHERN LEAGUE. will have two or three men of tried ability to bal pleased to note, will be associated with Walter for 10 days heard no more from him until I got last up on, and will be particular In directing Burnham in the management ol the Waterbury a letter asking for $25 more, with the implied his energies toward securing strong men in the Club. threat that he wounldn't come if the money most essential points, the batteries. That the continued failures to establish base was not forthcoming. He didn't get the money, BASE BALL HAPPENINGS SOUTH OF AL. WBINFELD. ball on a firm basig and a paying one need no but he received a letter from me stating that if comment here, as not one league in the last he did not report within a week he would be ten years played out the entire season, and in suspended. To this came an impudent response DIXIE'S LINE. EVANSVILLE EVENTS. variably resulted in a pecuniary loss to the that I could go to b , that he had the money stockholders or backers, still new conditions and that I couldn,' t stop him from playing ball. have sprung up in the last year or so which I I did it, however, and I also thoroughly showed Atlanta Enthusiastic Over the Out Revised Last of the Players Corraled hope will be a benefit to the game, and give him up in the "Sporting Life" at the time. I by Manager Beard. large returns to those interested, namely the had to make good the $25 which he stole, how ever. Now he has Evansville, Ind., Feb. 23. Editor Electric Railway Corporations. the nerve to write to me, look Moving "Sporting THE MANAGERS. saying that I ought not be hard on him and Ahead at New Or Life:" Since my letter of two weeks ago we keep him from getting work, as Uave made several changes in our club. Manager Bridgeport will be represented by James H. he has a chance O'Rourke, whose long and honorable career on to manage a team in this League. I don't be Beard has signed our team complete, and they lieve him, but I want leans The Complete Make-up of will report for duty on March '25. He has ihe base ball diamond has made him hosts to say right now that if of friends in all parts of the country. McMahon any club engages him, either as a player or also placed his order for suits with Kiffe Co., manager the League can have my of New York. Our uniforms will toe solid black and Wreen, who are the owners of Pleasure resignation on ;' Eyansville's Team, Etc. : ; Beach, are represented as- the backers of the the spot. I wouldn't belong to any organization with white letter "E" on breast. We will cer which contained a man tainly look like a gang of pirates, sand will try new enterprise in Bridgeport. Ted Sullivan like Smith. As a man, :,.. x;;:. ;,: JJEW ORLEANS NEWS. will manage the New Haven team, and will be he is a low principled, contemptible fellow and to take everything in sight. his playing qualities Our team will be as follows: Claud McFarland, backed by the Savin Rock Electric Railway, are on a par. It was where the grounds are situated. Meriden's In through charity that I aided him and that was left field, 5ft. 9in. tall, weight 170, batting the thanks, I got for Campau Won't Manage More Play average .340, fielding, .975, with New Orleans terest will be looked after by the irrepressible it. Whn,t I say above'Will Tom Reilly, who is well and favorably known be substantiated by Russell M. Kneisley, of ers For the Home Club. last year; Geo. Blackburn, .centre field, height Carrollton, 5ft. lOin, weight 180, batting, .350, with by every base ball crank in the State. Hart Mo., who was manager of the St. ''•" New Orleans, Feb. 23. Charles O. Campau has ford's interest will be looked after by John Joe team last year." refused to assume control of the Chattanooga Charleston last year; Abner Dalrymple, right field, height, 5ft. lOin, weight 180, Henry, who managed an independent team in . SCATTERED HITS. team. "The Count" declines with a blare of batting Hartford last season, with pronounced success. trumpets aud a little red fire on the side. He 400, fielding unknown, with Indianapolis last "Mikado" Flynn was in town from Houston the year; Mike Ryan, first base, height 6ft. 2in., Waterbury's end will be well taken care of by other day, enjojing himself after a fashion, but has addressed an open letter to "the enthusiasts H. R. Durant and Walter Burnham. of New Orleans" on the subject, doubtless a weight 180, batting .325, fielding .9SO, with At didi.'t show up at the base ball headquirters. lanta last year; Sam Mills, second base, height NEW BRITAIN'S CLAIMS. Secretary Nolan requests that all players, habit contracted while in the services of the Now Michigan Democratic State Central Committee 6ft, weight ISO, batting .340, fielding .900, with as to the sixth member. New Britain whether friends of his i:r nit, refrain from writ last full. Then, "The Count" and the committee Indianapolis last year; Ollie Beard, short Stop, is certainly better situated, geographically ing Mm to get them jobs on thj different teams, sent out a few less than a million letters to height 5ft. 91n., weight 185, batting .426, field speaking, than either Danbury or South Norwalk, as he has nothing to do with signing players, Michiganders and when the November storm was ing unknown, with Kansas City last year; Irvin and with New Britain a member, it would make and will recommend no one to the clubs. He is over they discovered that the Democracy had Hock, third base, height 5ft. 9in., weight 185, a very compact circuit, which, of course, would not going to put himself under obligations to any elected just one man to the Legislature in the batting and fielding unknown, with Blue Grass mean a great saving in traveling expenses. New manager to fcelp friends and he has no time to League last year; Sam Shaw, Jim Chard, Phil Britain has a fine enclosed ground, owned by write to the players about it. whole State! the local tramway company, THE "COUNT'S" lieccius, Wm. Wellner and Joe Blackburn, an8 if Manager Work would like to hear from a good PROTEST. pitchers; Jocko Fields and Frank Taylor, catch the Committee on Circuit can show the owners left hand pitcher. The limit is $800. Terms aro In his base ball proclamation, Campau says: ers. of these grounds that the League is established also wanted from Dan Crolty; late of Jackson "I have tried management once, and, finding Manager Beard Is to be congratulated on the on a firm basis I have no doubt but what New ville, and Andy Porter, late of Des Moines. that it was much more than I could do, I am make-up of the above team. I want to call Britain will be they new member of the State The opening; day here will be very much like a Inclined tcj, never try to handle a team again. attention of our Montgomery friend to the above League. With good officials, not figureheads, a circus day. There will boa parade of both teams In the future I will only be a player, and I team After looking over it, he will undoubtedly low salary limit, honestly lived up to, an honest, In carriages, with music, concert and speeches would rather play with New Orleans and for come to the conclusion that he has omitted to impartial schedule, with the present representa at psrk, etc. Mr. Powers than manage the best team in the place Evansville among the strong teams of the tive men at the head of the League, I see no Anson telegraphed that the "Colts" will be country. Detroit claims to have me on the re Southern League. reason why the scheme would not be a success. here on March 2. The boys will get a warm re servation list, but I will not commit myself on I hope Memphis will let up on the Langsford LOCAL PLAYERS. ception. .that subject." matter. I don't think anybody is trying to get New Britain has its full quota of good ball Louisville plays three Sunday dates here with TJIE LOCAL CLUB. him, at least I am positive that Manager Beard players and several that would be an addition Chicago April 7 and 21, and April 5. The The New Orleans team is about completed will give them a clear title for his service. to the New England League. Connors, Lawson, "Colts" play the Colonels in Houston on April and there is no doubt that the youngsters Ab- Sani Shaw has been claimed by Toronto, but Lillis and Graham are good ball players who 14 and 2S. OARROLL. ner Powell has signed will wind up the season he has signed an Evansville contract, and the are known vtell throughout Connecticut. Con In the first division. FoweH has been in Shenan- same has been approved by President Nicklin. nors played with the local club, the Bristols, doah for -the past few weeks looking for good Irvine Hock, who will cover third for us, and finished the last season with the Bingham- ROANOKE READY. . men for New Orleans, and after seeing many comes highly recommended by Scott Stratton tons. of the Eastern League. He is an out- ball tossers at work signed outfielders Potts and and Manager McCloskey. fielder, a good batsman and an excellent base- i-Kussell short stop Mitchell and pitcher Ely. In conversation with Mr. Stallings, he Informed runner. Lawson was-the acknowledged leader of OulyOnip. Pitcher Needed Now to "Powtll has; signed three ether, ..players, but for me that Jim Stafford has been assigned to play the catchers of last year's Lsague, playing with Complete the Team. second base by Manager Davis. He .some'.reason oj? other he has withheld their has seen him Meriden, Hartford a^fd New Britain.. Lillis is Roanoke, Va., Feb 24. Editor "Sporting .-.. names.-- / , -- .- ' ... :.. - flay in the Southern and California Leagues, a catcher playing with the local club and is one and thinks if he is given Life:" The Roanoke team is now complete, ... ttowell* will play centre field and there, will the proper show he of the best "batsmen in the State, He is a with the exception of another pitcher. Man ; be no. surprise to find the handsome "Count" will became one of the greatest players in the coming ball player. Graham's fine fielding with country, PIRATE ager Breen is In correspondence with Stahl, and 'Cann-att patrolling left field as heretpfore. Dowie the Bristol team last seas&n attracted the at It is almost a' certainty : fhat his signature will will be placed at third base, and Hill, of tention of every manager in the State, as much be affixed to a Roanoke contract before the end lasts year's -Macojj. team-,-will.-be placed in the on account of his youth as anything else, he being of this week'. With Stahlsigned, the Magic City ; :..box.-'wtthc Ely and another crack pitcher who NASHVILLE NEWS, hardly 18 years of age. He is a sure hitter boys will be ready to transact business with the has been signed. . and a fast base-runner, and will be heard from other'clubs of the Virginia League, and we feel MINOR MENTION. The Southern league's Prospects later Any club wanting good material, these assured they will receive none the worse of the •'- Charley Prank, who played with the St. four men 'can be addressed care of the corres battle. Louis Browns, is at Memphis. -Charley had some Appear Rosy in Tennessee. pondent. ,._^_B- SHBEHAN. Armfield, who had been secured to play left trouble with Toledo last season and may have Nashville, Tenn., Feb. 24. Editor "Sporting field, has been given his release, as he objected to sit on the bench this season. Life:" That the Southern League will be a GAL.VESTON GOSSIP. to playing anywhere except at first base, and Pitcher Tom Parrott will be given a thorough success for the season of '95 there is no doubt the management being so thoroughly satisfied trial by Manager Buck Ewing this spring. Buck The local papers, as well as the papers all with Crockett, decided to let Armfield go with thinks that Parrott will turn out all right if through the circuit, are taking unbounded Inter Harry Smith, the St. Joe Advance some other club that needed a first baseman. be is properly worked. est in the game. Money Grabber, Scored by Secre Shults, catcher, and Carrick, pitcher, have also The Southern League of '95 Is founded on been released. firm business principles, and everything points tary Nolan. The team."as It now stands Is: Hines, catcher; ATLANTA AFFAIRS. fair to success. In President J. B. Nicklin the Galveston, Feb. 11. Editor "Sporting Life:" Crockett, first base; Padd«n, second base; Cay- Association has a man of untiring energy, ster The Texas Southern League clubs are not setting anaugh, third base; Breen, shortstop, captain Good Words For the Club's New ling business qualities, and one who is always the world on fire by their noisy hustling, but and manager; Gaffney, left field and change up with the points of the national game. With they are making rapid progress, all the same. pitcher; Brown,, .centre field; Martin, right Manager, Jim Knowles. such well-known minor- league managers as Abner The new members, particularly, are doing quite field and change catcher; JJoyd, Dunn, De Hart ,- Atlanta, Ga., Feb. 22. Editor ".Sporting Life:" Powell, George Stallings, -Jimmy Knowles, Char well. San Antonio has nearly all its men in and Fisher, pitchers. 'r-lt's ^iaiiager Knowles-, if you. pleas* Mr. James ley Lewis, W. H. Stallings, Charles C. Campau, line, aud Austin will have George Blackburn, Breen, Hin
ARE PERSONAL. THE BALLS BEST has beea re-signed by Oin LEAGUE Canavan >'S Jimmy cimiati. (Established 1858) NATICK, MASS. Joe Homung is spoken of as captain of th Troy team. Tbe Montgomery Club has accepted outfielder Armour's terms. Joyce, McGuire and Mercer, of Washington SPALDING S IBS* OFFICIAL BASE BALL BUIDE are still, unsigned. Catcher Fted Lake baa- been released \ the Louisville Olub. READY APRIL 1st. The Baste* Club has signed a Trenton play named Edward Vaughn. Price 10 Cents. For Sale on all News Stands. Hairy Stevens has again secured the Pitts burg score card privilege. Pitcher "Cyclone Jiui" Duryea has caugh & BROS., New York, Chicago, Philadelphia. LEAGUE Club. A. G. SPALDING NUTMEG with the Rochester on Frank Seiss is the correct name of the new of the Harrisburg Club. manager ball should it is reported, signed at less tha Hanlcn is willing that a new IN FULL SWING NOW UNDER JIM Uusie, be soiled, but that the soiling process should $3000, with a bonus for signing. Evidently in Han- up to 42. H be confined to the pitcher. Billy Barnie Wushingly owns lon's opinion the pitcher's name is mud. O'ROURKE, yet a mere "kid," as it were. is To date only five oC the champions have re Hawley having signed a Pittsburg contract Eobinson, Hemming, City. signed with Baltimore, viz.: everything is lovely in the Smoky Reitz, Kissinger and Clark. By the way, has Officers Elected, Salary Limit Fixed Manager Ewing is going to give dummy Ho "Robbie" received that brick house yet? a chance to retrieve himself this season. Pitcher Westervelt is still unsigned by New It would be no surprise to see the once grea York because he wants nearly as much salary and a Bond Exacted New Britain pitcher, John Clarksou, back iu the League one as Rusie. The club is willing to pay him lust more. year's salary $1800 for which he pitched ju»t to Membership Details Charley Bastian is again on earth. He ha two games. Admitted agreed to play with Ted, Sullivan's Housto Pitcher Bhret and the St. Louis Club have team. not yet come together. The hitch is not over of the Meeting. The Providence Club has received the con salary, but - over advance money. Euret wants tracts of first baseman Rogers and shortsto $500 in advance, which is twice as much as the will give. The Connecti Cooney. club THE; Hartford, Conn., Feb. 25. A brother of Treadway, of the Brooklyns Jim Murtrie, the ex-New York manager, has cut League met in New Haven on the has been signed as pitcher by the Shroeport made Owner Freedman a proposition to orga 19th instant and took a long step toward La., Club. nize a New York reserve team to play exhibi a permanent and stable organization. Of tion games at the Polo Grounds while the Giants was . Vanderbeck has put a price upon his Detroi Ball salary limit in the West. league a are e's ficers were elected, Club, and Bob Leadley's friends are now tigurin, nsed, one franchise was given, the num to meet it. Manager Salon Wonders has signed to plaj ber of games to be played each week de- York Club on the Lebanon, Pa., team: catcher, H. M President Freedman, of the New Pat . $1.25 EACH oided upon and other business transacted. is going South Saturday, to join the New York Bright; pitcher, John Reich; third baseman, . . The league is now well started on the in Florida. rick Clemens; second baseman, Grant Herst, am Luchka. right way and a successful career is Andrew Freedman bears striking resemblanc outSclder, promised it. McLeari, owner of the Cincinnat Joyce still refuses to come to the terms to John R. he was promised ai MEETINO. ".Enquirer." the Washington Club. If THE increase of salary by tlie Washington manage present were James Catcher Klttredge, who has been winterin The delegates to joi ment he should have it. He played good bal of Bridgeport; T. L. Reilly, W. at Bucksport, Me., has left for Texas season. BASE BALiLi and O'Kourke, Auson's men. for that team last C. Gray and L. Harrigan, of Meriden; W. Jimmy Ryan is trying to induce Anson t< W. Miller, of Portland has accepted the terms of M. J T. Kearney, of Waterbury; wh put him back in centre field, owing to the fac Lander, of Norwich; Hanifer, a Pittefield left-handed pitcher, left-fielder in the ATHliETIC SU PPliIES. New Haven; George promises well. that the sun is against the and John Henry, of Hartford. James H. Chicago park. Ryau thinks Lange is a bette: O'Kourke was elected president, secretary and Jim O'Rourke will make the Connection "sun player" than himself. O O O treasurer. T. L. Keilly, of Meriden; Junies O. League a go, if there is any sporting blood lef Louisvilles that way. Jack Glasscock, of the rejuvenated Gormaa, of Hartford, and F. H. Hayes were down has picked out several defeats for the St. Loui THE H. H. KIFFE CO., elected a Board of Directors. John B. Foster considers third base to b It would be just Glass- a bond critics wil team and the Pittsburgs. It was voted that each club furnish Pittsburgh weakest point. Most cock's luck to help beat whatever aspirations 523 Broadway, New York. of $250 on or before April 15, as a guarantee agree with him. was either organization may b?\e. Send for Athletic Catalog. that it will finish the season. A franchise Manager Davis will have a big dish of cro\ college pitcher who i B. Cox and Claude Gilbert for the Griffith, the young voted Frank to digest this fall if the .New Yorks fail t expected to d.-j good work for Cleveland, has been New Britain Club. It was decided that each land the pennant. week, two at practicing in a gymnasium. He is not \vorkiir club shall play four games u Ewing lias now set his heart upoi distance. That was REACH'S BASE BALL GOODS. and two abroad. No games will be Buck this year at the college home pitcher Stein, of Brooklyn. He will give Chain partly the trouble with his pitching last summer. played on holidays. berlain in exchange. Each visiting club is to be guaranteed $40 Dan Mills, of the -"Philadelphia Times,' The Reach Patent Laced Catchers' Mitts the privilege of taking Tony Mullaue is still disengaged. Is 1 sarcastically remarks: "The Philadelphia man by the- home club, with not be seen in th with Deep Pocket are the Best. 35 per cent, of the gate receipts should they possible that Antonio will agement is very busy trying to purchase the amount to more than $40. A salary limit of $800 League ueit season? release of pitchers who are not for sale. Now a month, including a manager, was fixed. It The Toronto Club has refused to sign Pau let them tackle Rusie, Hawley, Meekin, Nichols, was voted that the League seek the protec RaOford. There is reported to have been a littl Mercer and several : others." tion of the National Agreement. hitch about the salary. H-The Pennsylvania University catcher, Dan GOOD POINTS. Connie Mack, the tall Manager of the Pltts Coogan, at last admits having signed' with the Committee, James O'Rourke, burg Club, is like Auson, partial to big men Wagners' Washington Club. He is'now' receiving The present Circuit friends, and eerise* Thomas Keilly and John Henry, were re-elected. especially for pitchers. the condolence of his many season will begin on Satur Ex-Pitcher Weldnaan thinks that youn. fluently is not elated over his choice of League The- championship Yoriek." -.' ; day, May 4, and end on Saturday, September 14. catcher White, signed by Rochester, is a wonde clubs. "Alas, poor The Board of Directors were given power to fill and has a great future before hi Young George Reach, son of Al Reach, who up the circuit to eight or ten clubs. The meet- A word to George Davis: The New Yorks ma> dances attendance at the various minor league Ing adjourned subject to the call o£ the presi win the pennant, but they'll know there has meetings in the interest of the Reach ball, is dent. ' before they get through. by this ineans acquiring' lots of desirable ex been a race widening It will be seen by these votes that the League weight has increased from perience in base ball, besides usefully Pitcher German's of acquaintances. has begun in earnest. Meriden, Bridgeport. 159 pounds to 183 pounds, thus showing tha his circle Waterbury, New Haven, Norwalk and Hartford he lias entirely recovered his health. George W. Carey, Baltimore's new sub first to .loin the League lad. He was born at can be counted upon as sure Otis Stockdale, pitcher of the Washington baseman, is a Keystone and before the Circuit Committee complete their from his attack Pittsburg, but' his folks transplanted him to will join. Each Base Ball (.nub, has recovered was four years old. He work two or tliree more clubs of rheumatism and is in niie condition. Ohio soil before he Ball guar- Of the delegates present at the meetin<* is a commenced his ball playing career at Ekist Liver The Reach American Association base ball for all it James A. Williams, ex-president of th a pitcher. . - -anteed to give satisfaction. hustler and will boom elected clerk pool and began as w worth in their respective towns American Association, has been of hard luck still con Catchers' Mitts and Infield Gloves of the Board of Education at Columbus Von der Abe's, run The Irwin The salary limit of $800 is eminently a good tinues. The burning of Hot Springs will be a are made only by salaries for ball players Masonry gives base ball quite a race for team, who one. The days of big Club's little embarrassing to the St. Louis are over, and plenty of good players will will place in the affections of tne Cincinnati to practice there. Manager Selee, of the John T. Brush is a 33 deg. man. expect A. J. REACH CO. ingly play the game for that salary. The $40 president. Bostons, and 'Tom" Burns, of the Brooklyns, Phila., Pa. guarantee assures the visltlnjr club of their John Clarkson, the famous ex-pitcher of the were there when the Conflagration occurred." Tulip and Palmer Sts., to coach J^. ,If a club puts "P a ?25(J *K>nd. it is National League, has been engaged The Cape May Olub will be officered as fol CATALOGUE FREE. not likely to back out before the season is over the University of Michigan base ball nine. Hoa. James M. E. Hildreth; good lows: President, and forfeit the bond. This provision is a Pat Tebeau knows how to advertise the secretary, N. C. Price; treasurer, I. H. Smith, Spiders. The talkative captain is not afraid of manager, H. S. Rutherford, and press agent, the men he seeks to implicate. His tale had Among tliose who walked the corridors waltine a roast as long as the affair draws crowds. William Porter. A strong team will be chosen best been left untold, especially as he makes i° ^^ S",*,0.01116 of 1ne meeting were Hugh famous ball player, of Oil will be captained by Nell Sullivan, of Har positive assertion without giving the name Don- Guy Hecker, the and man Reddy, Mr. Billings, of Bridgeport: James City, Pa., has been signed to coach the Wash vard. of the guilty party, thus casting all the ington and Jefferson team the coming season. The once noted second baseman, Elias Peak, agers under suspicion. Rusie having made his annual bluff for _ has retired from the postal service, and is going C. M. Hackett will' probably take the New with New York, the diamond. He would make a franchise, "Ted" Sullivan hav salary increase, has re-signed to return to Haven Club also, as usual, at John T. Brush's solicitation. line addition to some State or Interstate League urooped out. particularly as manager as -well as player, AND PLAYERS. organization hive r*rt\v itnan Burkett, Young, Cuppy and Childs, of Cleve club, FOR MANAGERS j.ne nrst steps of the usual spring lie having a vast -experience as well as playing completed, and it only remains for Ml fninchiso land, have not heard that Wnarton amateur catcher, would Hke thaw is at hand. Their contracts are still under skill. Mr. Peak cau be addressed 617 Thos. Hanley, ah TO oe taten and the teams organized. The si; itreet, Philadelphia. to secure an engagement with a '-minor league elubs represented at the meeting are-nil in liv ice. preferred. Can be, ad of Brown The Boston Club is having a hard time with club, Virginia. League towns with inhabitants who would rather set Pitcher Frank J. Sexton, formerly young dressed 8M> Swansea" street, Philadelphia. , one, than any been signed by the Boston 'Club. Collins, the young Buffalo player. The a ball came, provided it is a good University, has a salary of $1000 for John Willinau; a left-handed pitetier, and ether form of amusement. ' Will he fare better with that club than Tenny man is not satisfied.-with desire an cngagemout with did'.- the season. He claims that when a player catcher John Alien for a small salary he i minor league or independent club. Can Tse ad a great deal of money every signs with a League club .202 Market street, HAPPENINGS. It costs Anson llways finds it a difficult matter to get anything dressed at Exchange Hotel, HARTFORD winter to believe that he is a great billiard to year, no matter WHliamsport, Pa. would no* be folly to be ike a fair increase, from year and outfielder, of the player. In this case it how clever he may turn out to be. John McManus. catcher wise. >wiston Club, is open for engagement; Address The DeHaven Comedy Company, which will Me. Manager Ewing, of Cincinnati, says Latham. tweu- 137 Lisbon street, Lewiston. Connecticut League Club. fielding, is all right tart out from Youngstown next fall, with John D. Shea, who played first base and although somewhat off in the management of T. T. Hartford, Conn., Feb. 25. Now that the Stat as a batter and run-getter, and will stay on third y good people, under hange catcher of last year's Ironsides, of took, will have for its treasurer and utility can be addressed at 326 East Wo^i'e ^ 1S M assured fact the feeling that base. Cleveland Club, Newark, N. J., put a club in the field and sup ictor Jimmy McAleer, of the Twelfth street, New York City. Hartford can Rusie' s contract has been, received by the t's dollars to doughnuts that Jimmy will score port it is becoming stronger, as is shown bv 'York management, but strange to' say, which James O. German and New a bigger success in a theatrical career tlian .the success with no letter for publication accompanied it as who have tried it. John Henry are meeting in getting sharehold ther base ball men BUSINESS. business men heretofore. Washington Club owners are becoming BROCKTON ers. Already thirty well-known Brush says there would have been The Have put their names down, and there are as President so alarmingly nberal that their "friends" fear no trouble for the New York management in its magnificent Elect Directors SeT/fu'tur'! CJm te counted uP°n iu the med or their health and reason. Their /lub Stockholders desire to sign Rusie if it had not been for >ffer of a $000 increase in pitcher Mercer's Organization. dling outsiders. .in offer of $300 For the Base ball in Hartford is an old problem which salary is now supplemented by afternoon a meeting con until tongues Manager Hanlon says the Orioles are out for for catcher McGuire. These "liberal" Brockton, Feb. 24.^This has been discussed pro and increase *f the stockholders of the Brockton -Base Ball have been paralyzed and the ink bottle run the pennant again, and will land it once more. nereases will raise the salaries of these two want to live in peace of $1500 Olub was held ,at,. the office «f Judge. W, A*.- 1 dry, but the cold fact remains that the game They will have to if they sar players to the munificent sum B. Foster and meet in Oysterville. _ach. 1.. Horace A. Keith, William -iJ? II l)°PuliJ-r in Hartford, and will E. Packard were elected directors. Tue with the hearty support of the citizens when Charley Abbey says that the Philadelphia is Frank which, in Andy Leonard, the old Boston outfielder, irectors chose H. A. Keith president, W. B. the ball is onoe set rolling in the right direc- and St. Louis Clubs are the ones by the firm of Wright & Ditson, F. E. Packard sect will furnish the surprises of the ow employed 'aster- vice president, and his judgment, t Boston. As Mr. Wright and Andy Leonard ary and treasurer. The club has eight well- It is evident that those interested mean busi coming base ball season. Reds are vere members of the famous old Cincinnati known men *s.-- stockholders and there is coa- ness, and are so sure of success that they Shortstop McKean says he is in good playiag afterward with the Boston charo- over the prospect, invest their money iu it that he f 69, and Iderable enthusiasm Tha willing to trim and expects to keep up the pace ions, no doubt many of the old games are lub is in the New England Association. One of the mainstays of base bail in this city set last year. McKean played great ball for business is quiet. Neith- He is a ball player and is layed over again when te John Henry. leveland last summer. r ever had a superior in the positions of left perfectly at home oa the ball field. He has cold water that elsa The beautiful showers of eld and short stop. defended the national game when evervone he New York "World" continues to throw on letter Last. has cried it down, and has not onlv favored it Ex-Secretary Diddlebock, over his signature persons named below Manager Davis are bracing, but hardly pleasant a We bare letters for the with arguments, but with money. No man will of the game. i the Philadelphia "Inquirer," charges that be forwarded upon receipt of a stamper oC base ball in this tt this stage League manager last season which will work harder for the success champion "Bob" Wrenn has ertain Pennsylvania. self-addressed envelope; city than he, nor are there any who are work- Lawn tennis ,>ld a certain game of base ball for the benefit hustled for made Harvard hearts happy bv consenting to gamblers. Mr. Ed B. Lytle, Third Basemtn Al Mejeri, Ing harder for it at present. He has ball team this t some Hazleton and Freeland shares and has found a taker every time play with the Crimson base iddlebock further asserts that Managers Hanlon, Ohas. McGettinger. W. B. Goodeuough. • rear. He is a fine infielder. . . :, ',' He has shown himself not only a ball player err. Randall and Smith were conversant with John Foreman, D«HJohn Sweeney. Irwin, - : but a square and honest one, and if the rest J. Earle Wagner generously states that all he facts, but have suppressed all allusions there- Pitcher Grots, of those who say they witnt base ball will he profits' of the Senators' Southern trip will > for the sake of policy. Mr. Diddlebock.who now Manager: Murray, Pitcher Underwood. '"" "; hustie for it the .way he is doing, there will be be divided among the players. And the irs up. the unsavory news, must have been Dick K-poz, -. Fi«W»r LMM, * Are the boys in that deal, too? -ust as familiar witk the base ball crime', as Pitcher Jim O'NtilV - <-. "A" «" "'' •"..:' - •'•'• •^•-^••tKif LIFE. 13 THET^'&JT^ WORLD^^ r^vT^w FX OF^mr** It is a mystery to us how any gun club of the previous meeting bearing on the success caa iuduee the expert shooters to go in ful consolidation of the uvo clubs. GUMAND GUNNING. oil this basis. The united organization now numbers LIVE SOUTHRONS. about seventy-five members and it is . We desire our correspondents to make expected the membership list will be SUBJECTS 0F INTEREST TO MEN special note of the fact that in sending considerably increased. In fact, there scores in every case they must state BALTIMORE TO TAKE A HAND IN are a number of gentlemen in the city make and weight of gun, make of pow who have announced they will join the WHO SHOOT. der used and the kind of shells used. GUNNING, club. The Need ol Test Houses in America In a recent shoot in which Morfey GEORGE WORK BEATEN. was referee he had the moral courage Planning a Great Annual Trap Con to declare all bets off before the match J. K. Palmer Wins by the Score of 89 Such as Are Used Abroad Ab was finished, as he was positive thnt the test in Order to Make the Monu to 86 Under Adverse Conditions. deal was crooked. How few of our New York. February 2;!. J. K. Palmer surdities ol Class Shooting Notice professional shots would do such a thing? mental City the Greatest Ameri revenged j himself to-datf upon George He. has made a few enemies, but many Work for the defeat that the latter gave more friends, him at the grounds of the Westminster to Our Correspondents, Etc, who can and will do him can Shooting Centre. Kennel Club. To-day's match took place good where these , enemies could never at the I.archmont, each man, as In the Much has been, said and written for help him. If more men in the profession previous race, shooting at 100 birds, from al ranks would act in this way there Baltimore, Feb. 25. Editor "Sport some time past concerning the .pros ing Life:" There are prospects of Bal the 30-yard mark. Palmer killed 8S out of and cons of having a compulsory proof would be much less talk of crooked his 100, us against AVork's 86, both being work. timore becoming shortly the most popu scores that were a great deal better than test for guns v-aud , rifles of American lar trap-shooting city in this country. they appear on paper. manufacture." . Where, these tests are A number of influential men in this The birds were not only exceptionally fairly carried out, as- we All of the leading cartridge companies believe them are experimenting with nitro powders sport have been looking over the field j good, but their flight was aided by a strong to be in England, under' Government to find a locality for the great annual i north wind that blew across the traps supervision in all of the popular cartridges. As soon and wafted some right quarters at the testing houses at as satisfactory .results are~ secured in fixture, and they have concluded that j riddled London and Birmingham, there can be this is the right place, both by reason through and through with shot, outside any calibre, that cartridge is at once the boundary line, to be counted a lost no doubt but that they are of the very placed on .the of the situation of the city and because greatest practical . market. . bird. The tirst string- of 25 ended with value in preventing of the interest already taken in shoot Palmer two birds in the lead. worthless and dangerous gun,? from A bill to prevent the carrying of deadly ing. Work fell to pieces sadly in the last being foisted upon the ignorant and un weapons and regulating traffic and trade To accomplish results they have de string, his downfall beinjr aided by tbe suspecting public. of firearms has met with the sanction cided to give here a four days' tourna knowledge that he was shooting a losing of the Committee on State Affairs in the ment every year. The first is to be race, for Palmer all along kept dropping But, on the other hand, when the Kansas Legislature. held in coming spring if possible; but on liis birds. Both men lost four bails if not out of the last 25, each man having one tests are as slight, as is the custom in then, in the fail of 1895. of the quartette fall dead out of bounds. most other countries, they are of little They propose to have live-pigeon and The gap between the two men still re or no value. In Germany there are TRADE NOTES. clay-target shooting done simultaneous mained unchanged, and Work, who had no test houses, and yet the Germans ly. won the tirst match by three birds, lost are clever people, and pay great regard One of the best single shot guns is that The first prize is to be a guaranteed the second by the .same number. Score: to all questions where safety to life made by the W. H. Davenport Fire Arms sum of $1000 in cash. If there should J. 1C. PALMER, 30 YARDS. Company, of Norwich, Conn. This gun and limb is concerned. has detachable barrel, with heavy .be any surplus from entries for this K. II. lug se prize, the surplus will be added to the **22222222222222*11222222 —— 22 3 curely- bolted, and having extra strong 21222220212222201 122021 1 2 —— 22 3 The great difficulty in America in screw key fastening with stop, frame 'guaranteed stake. The match which 2221221222202212222221222 —— 24 1 having guns compulsorily tested would either nickel-plated or case-hardened, top is to decide the ownership of this money 2212120202222*22222210222 ——21 4 be from the size and extent of the snap action, rebounding lock, automatic is to be a handicap of from 26 to 33 ejector positive in action and perfectly re yards, Totals ...... 69 11 country. It would be out of the ques and the event is to be open to GEOUGB WORK. 30 YARDS. liable, drop forged steel parts, extra heavy the world. Each shooter is to lire at 50 tion to oblige a gunmaker to send, first tine steel barrels, ,')0 inch, carefully choke 22221210212020*2121022221 20 5 . of all, his barrels in the rough, and bored, finely checkered live birds. 211 2202222221012* 222221!! 1 22 3 pistol grip, walnut Besides the handicap, another fixed 21 10021121 122222222212222 23 U then his guns completed with breech stock, rubber butt plate and fancy check 020222212122122210221*212 21 4 action, a distance of perhaps 1000 miles ered fore -?nd. It is thoroughly well made event is to be a target contest. This is or more to be tested. The expenses in every particular. The barrel is easily to be for the teams of five men each. Totals ...... 86 14 would eat up all his profits, and gun- removed from stock without the aid of The members of the teams are to be SWEEPSTAKES SHOOTING. tools of any kind. making in America is expensive enough .* ** : bona-h'de members of the club entering At the termination of the match a num as it is.. In a small country, like Eng the team. The premium in this contest ber of sweepstake events were shot. The land, it is a different matter. The firm of William It. Schaefer & Son, is to be a carload of 100,000 artificial first was at live birds, $5 entrance fee, han of Boston, was forced to make an assign targets, the value of which is to be $050. dicap rise. Jt was divided between J. K. ment for the benefit of their creditors. This premium has already been tendered Palmer and Fred G. Moore. The score: It certainly is disagreeable to feel. Mr. W. P. Holcomb; a lawyer, has been J. 1C. Palmer, SO yards...... 1 221 2 5 when designated as trustee. and a like premium is .promised an F. G-. Moore. 30 yards...... 2 2 2 1 2 5 you take a new American gun . .. nually. . '.: J. Stafford, into your hand, that so ,far * * - * 28 yards...... 2 .0 0 1 0 2 as you Lafiin An individual championship prize, to G. Harold. 28 yards...... 2 2 2 2 0-^4 know, it has never been subjected to & Rand Powder Company have E. L. Post, 29 yards...... '.-...... 1 00 1 any fitted up the most complete proving be given to the shooter making- the high The second event was a handicap miss searching and proper test, and ground in this or any other country, for est average score during that, though all the chances are against the tournament and out, $5 entrance fee, 28 yards and making complete tests of shot gun pow is to be a diamond ring valued at $150. back, one miss out; 27 yards and forward, it, yet there may be a weak spot in it ders. They have a 40-yard range for tak The which ing rest of the tournament is to con two misses out. The score: will show itself upon your firing velocities, using "Boulonge" Chrono sist of regular sweepstakes, the en Won by G. Harold. it by leaving you minus a hand, a graph. The 35 feet reports heretofore pub J. K. Palmer, 30 yards ...... 2 lished do not go with them, trances to which are to be from $3 up 2 2 2 0 4 finger, or an eye. It appears to us, how and knowing ward. F. G. Moore, 30 yards...... 0 0 ever, that a purchaser has it in his that such reports were misleading, they J. Stafford, 2S yards...... 2 2 0 2 2 4 power to guard decided to go into the thing in a thorough Those who have the matter in charge G. Harold. 28 yards...... 22122 5 himself against such a manner. They have all the apparatus will offer the honor of conducting the E. TJ. Post, 29 yards...... 2 110 3 contingency, by refusing to buy a gun known, and have had O. K. Ed Taylor affair The third event was also a handicap at which to the Baltimore Gnu Club. Ar 10 he has not himself seen fired there for several weeks making proof of rangements are now being made to se birds, $10 entrance fee, 27 yards and with a proof charge, or which is not all the different nitro aud smokeless pow forward, allowed one miss as a kill. First ders cure a suitable race track or other en round all men shoot at 22 yards. All go sold with a guarantee that it will stand in the market, tiring some 2000 shots. closed grounds, where a certain charge. We cannot Reports will net be published. the tournament back one yard each round, shooting tenth but * * * can be shot.' round at the 31-yard mark. (Allowance if think that the first gunmaking company In discussing the matter one of the unused to run on ties). Ties, miss and that would adopt the system of attach The Marlin Fire Arms Company, of New Haven, Conn., have placed a new prepara managers said he believed the tourna out. at regular handicap distances. The ing to each of their guns a label, guar tion on the market called the Marlin "Rust ment would be a great success, as it scores : anteeing that that gun had been tested Repeller." It is put up in collapsible "will draw shooters from all directions. Won by George Work. by them before it left the works, with F. G. Moore, 20 yaids. .2212120222 9 tubes and retails at 15 cents. As it is intended to make the tournament G. Harold. 28 yards. ...2210120222 8 a proof charge, such as is used in..Eng * * * an annual J. Stafford, land affair, Baltimore should soon 27 yards. ...0011111010 7 at the London and Birmingham Mr. E. H. Kniskern, of Elmira, N. Y., be to the crack shooters of this country E. L. Post, 29 yards. ...2221201120 8 proof houses, would find their sales in has taken a partner in the person of A. George Work, 30 yards. .221122222 2 10 what Monte Carlo is to the trap-shooters J. K. Palmer, 30 yards. .2220221122 9 crease and the public would feel safe in J. Aubrey, late superintendent of the of Europe. using them. Wiikesbarre Gun Company. The style of The fourth handicap event was at six the new tirin is Elmira Arms Company, birds, $5 entrance fee; star sweepstakes; and they propose to put the sporting .$1 to star in first and second rounds, $2 It may be taken for granted that no goods business to the front in EJmira. A THAT CONSOLIDATION. to star in rounds three and four, $3 to star gun maker would send a gun to be general jobbing business will be done, Mr. in rounds live and six; miss aud out after tested i unless he had every reason to Kniskern visiting the trade. The Deal Between the Two Cleveland sixth round. The score: . . . . * * * F G Moore. 30 yards...... 20221 21 20 7 suppose that it was good and strong Gun Clnb's Ratified. G. Harold. 2S yards. .211212212221 1 13 enough to stand the test, and yet, ^the The California Powder Works, of San Cleveland, J. Stafford, 27 'yards...... 2 Francisco, are now Feb. 25. The Cleveland 1 0 0 1 2 2 0-5 number of guns rejected by the Eng prepared to furnish Gun Club and the East End Gun Club E. L. Post. 29 yards. .211121122221 2 13 lish proof houses show conclusively that smokeless shot gufc cartridges in any Geo. Work. ."() yards. 2 2211222 1,221 0 12 variety of loads to the trade. The pow have been united. But one large club now J. K. Palmer. 30 yds.l 21111222212 2 13 a flaw may exist, about which the der iri these cartridges is the new ,C. P. exists, the East End organization hav In spite of the fact that Work killed most careful workman, whose duty it W. smokeless, of their own manufacture, ing passed away. The only unpleasant 12 straigtit he was not placed, as Harold, has been to examine that gun, was which they claim is superior to any other feature in connection with the uniting of Post and Pnlnier,, by paying for the privi entirely ignorant. We remember to vet made." the clubs was the fact that a disagree e in the first part of the match, came in have seen, some time since, the official * * * able controversy grew out of the propo asjain, aud on killing their birds di return showing the number of guns Mr. O. Huhn. of Macon. Ga.. has is sition to take the East End members vided the money between them. sued a very attractive illustrated price list This was followed by some battery shoot unable to stand the proof in England, into the other organization. ing. in which the competitors lay on their and were very much impressed by the for 1895. of euns, ammunition and sport At the meeting of the Cleveland ing goods. Gun backs until the traps were pulled, when large percentage. * * * Club, held one night last week to com they shot from a sitting position at three Toledo Repairing Company plete the action taken a week ago, none birds. The event was divided by Moore, is the name of the members were present who had Harold and Palmer. An incident came to our notice at the of the firm in'which H. C. Rushmore and . - match shot February. 19. at the grounds William Myers, of Toledo. O.. are person threatened to put a stop in some man of the Keystone Shooting League, at ally interested. They are safe and lock ner or other to the a-ction of the Cleve P1TTSBURG IN LUCK. Holmesbiirg, Pa. The match was a 20 experts, and are in a position to do all land Gun Club in opening their mem kinds of electrical work, as well as bicycle, bership; lists to the members of the East Manager Shaner Secures Good crow-bird one, with $5 entrance. Out of typewriter, 23 shooters. 6 men killed 20 straight, and gun, rifle and revolver re End Gun Club. It was as well, per Grounds For His Shoot. pairing, making of keys. etc. haps, that none tried to stop Pittsburg each got $6.70. There were six men :£ $ 4> it, for a Pa.. Feb. 25. Manager Etrrtr who killed 19 out careful examination developed that all E.Shaner, of the Interstate Shooting As of the 20, and they E O. Pealer. of Sayre. Pa., has Invented sociation, secured each got $4.79. There were four men a fish hook, the procedure had been legal and in pur that part of Exposition and will manufacture it on an suance of the usual manner of conduct Park adloining the base ball grounds on who killed 18 out of 20 and they extended scale as soon as he receives a which to hold the trap-shooting tourna each got $5.75,or 75 cents more than patent on It. ing the business of the club. . « At the last meeting the rules ment of his association on April 16, 17 they paid in as a premium for missing were and 18. two birds. Two men killed 17 out of 20, suspended and five members were elect Many Pittsburg wing shots will attend the Phoenix Gun Club's Shoot. ed to the club. The following resolution and each got $0.90, or $1.90 each more New Yoi*.-> Feb. 22. At Drexel Park yesterday live-bird handicap shoot of the Parkersburg the was adopted by the members: Gun Club. at. Parkersburg, W. Va., on than their entrance, as a premium for regular trap shooting tournament of the Whereas, In vieUr of Uie general interest in the missing three birds. Two men killed Phoenix Rod and Guu Club was successfully Friday. Among those who will attend are 16 decided. The summary: matte* of consolidation of the Cleveland and East W S King, Hosea Levis, Bessemer, out of 20, and they each got $2.88. Two Club competition at 15 End Gun clubs, and because of the fact that a John clay birds per man. scores to count in the com few criticisms have Shaffer. W. M. C. Jones, MacPheriOfl, men each killed 15 out of 20 and they putation of yearly averages. Anthony Btrtty. been made of the action Meiusich and many others. 26 of this club at its last nieetinz, each got $1.75. Out of twenty-three yards. 14; James H. Smith, 26 yards, 14; Resolved, That at this large meeting, « . shooters there was only one man who George H. Cfaasmer. 26 yards, 14; James H. com did Hughes, 28 yards, 14; Henry K. Freleigb, 26 posed of members bavins at heart the best Crews are considered easy to bit, but unless apt get any money back, and his, $5 was yards, 13; Andrew Khuri, 26 yards, 13; M. Ohl- interests of the club, a unanimous vote be asked a wing is broken they seem to be abi» to divided aawms the other twenty-two meai. cbester, 26 yards, 12; K. Gawttaw. 2t> juris. 10. •lot ia ratifying in every particular the action carry out a pound of shot. 14 SIPOHTING Marcli the series of championship .shoots with Pulford, 16. Use of first barrel Hlliott, 22; Fu A TEAM MATCH. 78; Fu; Charley Budd, defeating the latter with ford, 51. Use of second barrel EUiott, ease. Budd drew the hardest ford, 49. The Passaic Men Beaten by the Shot comparati-ye lieferee Milton F. IJdsley. birds'and fell behind early, while the bril RECAPITULATION. of Rutherford. liant work of Carver left 'him further and Elliott. Fulford. The following is the score of the team further in-the rear. Of the last 5O birds Killed. Missed. Killed. Missec match between the Boiling Springs Gu Carver missed only two. Budd was in First day ...... »1 9 88 1 Club, of Rutherford, N. J., and the Pas poor form and slow to shoot. The total Second day ...... 95 5 87 1 saie City Gun Club, of Passaic, at Bmpir score was 89 to 77. Third day ...... 96 4 89 1 targets, which came off Feb. 22 at Ruther In the other events the straight string ford: winners were Budd, Carver. Grimm, Clear 18 264 Grand totals .. 282 BOILING SPRINGS GUN CLUB. Tt' Lake, Iowa; Hall, Keithsburg, 111.; V. T. Beltenstern, Lynn Center, 111.; Fred Gil Kreb ...... 11101 10111 10011 00111 01010— 1 bert, Spirit Lake, la. A WEEK O'BRIEN WON THE PRIZE. James ...... 01001 01111 01010 11111 01111— 1 EVENTS OF 01011 11001 11111— 1 Mackey ... .10011 01100 High Scores at the "Winfteld GUI Outwater .. .11111 00110 11111 11110 111U— 2 THREE GOOD EVENTS. Wostbrook ..10010 01100 00111 00011 00111— 1 Fixtures. Club's Tournament. Collins ...... 11110 01101 11101 10101 11111— 1 March-5, tf and 7 Boiling Springs Gun Club High scores were made at the shoot o Wood ...... 11101 11011 11101 10110 11001— 1 Spring Hill Gun Club Members Spend Tournament, Rutherford, N. J. First two day the Winfield Gun Club, at Wiutield, N. Y, Jenerett ... .00001 10110 11001 11100 11110— 1 the Day Shooting at Live Birds. tit live birds. at targets, last day Feb. 21. Scores: Lowe ...... 11011 00001 01111 11111 10010— 1 Pittsburg. Pa., Feb. 24. The Spring Hill March ti and 7 Worcester Sportsmen's Club' February club competition, at seven clay birds- Paul ...... 11111 10111 11110 10011 11010— 1 Target Tournament, Worcester, Mass. 1 (Pa.) Gun Club gave up yesterday to three James W. Oolgan (28 yards), 7; Edward V Hollister ....11110 01111 11011 11110 01101— on the grounds of March 28 Newark Gun Ghib's Live Bird Han Kent (29 yards), 6; Henry P. Smith (25 yards Huck ...... 11110 11111 11001 11111 11111- great live-bird events dicap. John. Brb's grounds, Newark, N. .T. 5, James J. O'Brien (28 yards), 7; Ulysses V John Boyd, of that place. The 100-bird April 3, 4 uud 5-r:Interstiite Manufacturers am 5; Andrew J. Hehderso match between J. N. Anderson and John Grand O'Connor (26 yards), Grand total ...... - Dealers Association's Third Annual (26 yards), 5; James II. Semon (26 yards), 3 PASSAIC CITY GUN S. Mclntosh was not only close, but highly American Handicap, at live bttds, at Willard' Henry P. Cum be asked all James W. Heaney (26 yards), 4; exciting. Nothing prettier could Park. Paterspa,- K. J.; $1000 guaranteed; mings (26 yards), 6; Samuel P. Schlueter (2 than the 50 and 25-bird races. The birds surplus added. yards), 7; Edward S. Morris (26 yards), 6 were as fine a lot as could be trapped. One William H. Hunt (26 yards), 5. of the features of the shoot was the re Second competition, at clay birds; stioot-off of th trieving of the birds by Orch, the English THEE^STKAIGHT. ties for first honors; miss and out James '.3 to John S. Mclntosh. O'Brien (28 yards), 4; James W. .Colgan (2t setter, belonging Elliottj the.Famous Western Shooter P. Schlueter (28 yards), 2 The dog will be entered in the coln'mg yards), 3; Samuel bench show of the Duquesne Kennel Club. Fulford in Three Matches Third event, at live clay birds per man Jame Defeats W. Colgan (28 yards), 5; Etlward V. Kent (2« The scores in each live-bird content fol Details and Scores of These Not yards), 4; Henry P. Smith (25 yards), 4; Jamee low: . ' ,able Contests.: J. O'Brien (28 yards), 3; Ulysses V. O'Conn< 100 live-bird race: (26 yards), 5; Andrew J. Henderson (26 yards; J. N. Anderson... 1120222111111110111022222 22 " The: firfet of the series of three matcbe 4; James It, Semon .(2:6 yards), 3; James W . .-.. . 12211i 2211 0001222211 2')220 20 between J. A. R. Elliott. of Kausa Heaney (25 yards), 2; Henry P. Cummings (2 Grand total ...... :;..;.;...... 19 2112221111002222111102222 22 Cit^ anil E.B.'Fulford, of Utiea, wa. yards). 3; Samuel P. Schlueter (28. yards), .3 Referee Neaf Apgar. Scorer George McAlpiu . 0112211111112202221102232 22 deciued. %t Markm, N. J., February Edward S. Morris (26 yards), 5; William H Hunt (26 yards), 4. -. . . ., , . . .. . 19, and resulted in a victory for El Fourth event; same conditions James W. Col O'CONNOR WON THE PRIZE. John S. Mclntosh. 1221112201201122011110222-21 liott, who .killed 91 to Fulford's 88 gan (28 yards), 4; Edward V. Kent (29 yards) 1111222001221122211102202 21 The full "gcpre of. the uiatch appearec 5; Henrv P. Smith (25 yards), 4; James .1 Good Scores at the Columbia Shoot 102221 1 1 201 2222201 0222222 21 News" department, pag' O'Brien (28 yards), 4; Ulysses V. O'Connor (2 Tournament. 1222221111000222111002220 19 ia the "Late yards), 3; Andrew J. Henderson (26 yarda) ing Association's 3, in our last issue. 2: James R. Semon (26 yards), 1; James W John O'Connor won the club shoot of th S2 ; THK SECOND MATCH. Heauey (26 yards), 3; Henry P. Cuminings (2 Columbus Shooting Association at Nev 50- bird race Fulford; suffererd his second defea yards), 5; Samuel P. Schlueter .(28 yards), 5 Dorp Feb. 19, with a clean sere, while Geo. B. Anderson. 12201.1111,2200112112122221 22 at Marion on February 20. The East Edward S. Morris (26 yards), 2; William H in the sweepstakes races that followec 11122221 012-121221110021 11 22 Hult (26 yards), 3. David Gregory, Richards and Henry Ham ern man was fairly swamped by thi W. Col grassed 95 bird: Fifth event; same conditions James moud divided the prizes. The scores: Kansas crack, who gan (28 yards), 3; Edward V. Kent (29.yards) clay birds John J. O'Con C. A. Anderson..11111221022:11222101022221 22 5; Jauies -J Club competition at 15 out of his 100 in most masterly fash 4; Henry P. Smith (25 yards), nor (28 yards), 15; Thomas T. Richardson (2 1001211112211100112211101 20 ion, and won- by eight birds. El O'Brien (28 yards). 5pUlysses V, O'Connor (2 (28 yards), 14 (26 yards), 3 yards), 14; David J. Gregory liott's shooting was of the chain yards), 4; Andrew J. Henderson Henry K. Hammond (26 yards), 13; Fj-nest W James R. Semon (26 yards), 2; James W Andrew T. Henderson W. M. C. Jones. ..110221112911221112O111120 20 plon brand throughout. The men ran neck P. Cummings (2 Richards (26 yards), 12; the &>th bird, and thei Heaney (26 yards), 1; Henry (26 yards), 11; John W. Browning (26 yards) 1111121110000010220011101-15 and neck up to yards), 5; Samuel P. Schlueter (28 yards), 5 (26 yards), 10; Fred Elliott "took the, lead and, thoroughly out 4; William H 11; Henry R. Williamson 35 Edward S. Morris (26 yards), erick W. Young (26 yards), 10; Bernard J classing his man; kept increasing it with Hunt (26 yards), 2. W. Barlow \26 J. Smith, Jr...... 1101220111211101011012220 10 W. Colgan Keene (26 yards), 0; Charles 1201222100220001222010201 16 almost evfiry string of five birds. Sixth event; same conditions James yards), 8; John J. Heaney (22 yards), 9. (28 yards), 4; Edward V. Kent (29 yards), 4 ELLIOTT. Handicap sweepstakes at 10 clay birds pe 35 . K. H Henry P. Smith (25 yards), 5; James J. O'Brien (2( 3 (26 yards) man Gregory (28 yards), 10; Richardson .. . .1101012211020012011001210 16 l*122112*2212221222»222ll__22 (28 yards), 2; Ulysses V. O'Connor yards), 9; Richards (26 yards), 8; O'Connor (2, W. McDough. . 222222*212222122221122222 24 1 4; Andrew J. Henderson (26 yards), 5; James 7; Browning 1011220000122022200010202 14 1 Heaney (2( yards). 9; Hammond (26 yards), 21121222220222222m 22221 24 R. Semon (26 yards), 2; James W. (26 yards), 7; Keene (26 yards), 6; Barlow (2L I212B22222222222'211222122 25 0 yards), 4; Henry P. Cuminings (26 yards), 4 S yards), 6; Heaney (26 yards), 7; Young (26 Samuel P. Schlueter (28 yards), 2; Edward yards). 5. : 25-bird race Totals ...... ;...... 95 "B Morris (26 yards), 2; William H. Hunt (26 Jfiss. Adams...... 1211200l201222111100l2210^-'19 Third event Hammond (26 yards), 10; Richard .... . FULpORD. yards), 3. ' vaiils),- 9; Richard D. S, Hoyt...... 122001221110120Q011Q22022-r-lT at seven clay birds pe (26 yards), 10; O'Connor (28 1122222222220222222222222- ^24 Handicap team race son (26 yards), 8; Gregory <26 yards), 81 Hen , 22122122*2202221212121112 23 J man Colgan's team James W. Colgnn {2^ (26 yards), 6 "22-*222222220222*222«2202* -1<> (29 yards),
powder won most of SPORT AT FRANKFORD. Match race, at forty-five live birds per man footers using tliis Cornelius Furraeson, Jr. (30yds.), 32; George the eveuts at Monte Cario, Hoey, for W. Ooulston (30yds.), 27. nstance, winning first money in one A Big Tournament Held on Washing Competition for the Holiday Oup Cornelius Far- vent, and dividing second money in two ton's Birthday. gueson, Jr. (30yds.), 4; Geo. W. Coulston (29 ther events. held its annual yds.), 8; O. Kattenstroth (29yds.), 6; C. W. The Frankford Gun Club Floyd (26yds.), 6; William Lair (29yds,), 10; :arget-shooting tournament at Bridesburg D. S. Bennett (29yds>), 5; Milton F. Liadsley NEW YORKERS BEATEN. Junction, Feb. 22, and it proved to be one (29yds.), 7; Capt. A. W. Money (30yds,). 7; of the most successful ever given by this s2 N. E. Money (29yds.), 8; Dr. Littlefield (29 »V^T For the Ne wburg lub. Considering the strong wind that yds.), 6; George B. Nostrand (29yds.), 7; D. A Notable Victory prevailed throughout the day, the scores Deacon (29yds.), 8; R, K. Gray (26yds.), 2, Gun Club's Team. made were very creditable. The pro withdrew; Cornelius Furgueson III. (30yds), An Interesting live-bird shoot took place gramme comprised 11 events, all at five 8; Dr. V. F. Parker (26yds.), 4; Christopher THE GRAND PRIX. t Newburg, N. Y., Feb. 24., between teams teystone targets, per man, at unknown M. Meyer (29yds.), 7; John N. Meyer (2« if ten men eaoh, representing the Cobweb angles, and under the rapid-firing system. yds. 7. « Details of the Big Event in Which Sun Club, of New York City, and the W. Bourne, H. George, W. Turner and T. Fred Hoey Failed to Secure a Place West Newburg Gun Club, of Newburg. Banks secured the lion's share of the JERSEYMEN SHOOT. Contrary to Expectations. The conditions were that each man shoot money. Appended is the official summary: en birds, at 25 yards rise and 35 yards Event No. 1, 5 targets, unknown angles. A Team Match Between Woodbury The Grand Prix du Casino, which boundary; losers to pay all expenses, in H. M.| H. M. is to the shooting world what the Derby cluding birds. W. Bourne ..... 4 1 j B. Bourne ..... 1 4 and Mullica Hill. is to horsemen or the America's Cup Although the conditions of the weather H. George ...... 2 3| T. Banks ...... 1 4 Woodbury, Feb. 22. The Woodbury Gun to yachtsmen, was commenced at were not all that could have been desired, Crowther .... 2 31 E. Ridge ...... 1 4 3lub team this afternoon turned the ta- Monte Carlo on Monday, February 4, he AVest Newburg representatives won by Event No. 2, 5 targets, unknown angles. 3les on the representatives of the Mullica H. M.| H. M. Hill Gun Club, on the grounds of the and, while Fred. Hoey was a favorite ;hree birds. Newburg lost two birds by W. Bourne ..... 4 II T. Oowther .... 2 3 lalliug outside of bounds, while the Cob former and in the presence of a large in the betting before the start, he had Banks ...... 3 2| B. Bourne ...... 2 3 gathering of sportsmen. Owing to the to miss his first two webs lost seven in the same way. Score: Ridge ...... 2 3!H. George... ..1 4 the misfortune WEST NEWBUKG. V. White ..... 2 3| unfavorable weather and the snow-covered birds, and retired after the fourth Killed. MUsed. Event No. 3, 5 targets, unknown angles. round the shooting was far below the round. The London Field, in describ Taylor ...... 1111111111 10 6 H. M.l H. M. standard, and a number of birds that ing the contest, says: Likely ...... 1 1 1 1 1 1 OJ1 1 1 9 1 Banks ...... 3 2jT. Crowther .... 2 3 should have been easily grassed were miss "The twenty-fourth contest for the Grand Prix ^tansbr«ugh ....1110001101 ft 4 Bourne ...... 3 2| W. White ..... 1 4 ed because of the heavy wind. Joseph du Casino, which lias always been so liberally layland ...... 0010111111 7 S W. Bourne ...... 3 2j E. Ridge ...... 1 4 Learning carried off the honors for the endowed by the administration of Monte Carlo, Woods ...... 0110111101 7 3 George ...... 2 3| lonie team, breaking 22 blue rocks out of the number Taggart ...... 0111111111 9 1 Event No. 4, 5 targets, unknown angles. commenced to-day, and, although H. M.I H. M. a possible 25, while W. S. Ridgway made of shooters (ninety-live as against ninety-three Higginson ...... 1011111110 5 2 top score for tbe visitors, having 18 to hia year) was tbe largest on record, the qual Dave ...... 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1,1 1 10 0 W. Bourne ...... 5 0 W. White ..... 2 3 last Halstead ...... 1111011101 8 2 Banks ...... 3 2 J. Crowther .... 1 4 credit. The shooting was under Rhode Is- ity of the pigeons was so good that, with a rules, 21 yards rise, from five traps, strong wind to help them, they were hard to Terry ...... 1 1 1 101 1 11 1 9 1 George ...... 2 3|D. Mercer .... 1 4 kill. Consequently the competitors were rapidly Bourne ...... 2 3| apid-firing system, and 25 birds per man. Total ...... S3 17 Event No. 5, 5 targets, unknown angles. The score: narrowed down, and Siguor Benvenuti was ulti H. M. mately proclaimed the winner. Xever since its COBWEB GUN CLUB, H. M.| Woodbury. Mullica Hill. creation has this contest excited less interest 'ilkington ...... 1 1 01 1 1 1 1 1 1 & 1 W. Bourne ...... 4 11 B. Bourne ..... 2 3 H. M. H. M. outside those who were actually engaged in it. Train ...... 0111111011 8 2 Crowther ..... 2 3|D. Mercer ..... 1 4 Lezming.... 22 3| W. S. Ridgway. 18 7 most of the crack Jell ...... 1010111100 « 4 W. White ...... 2 3| i. George ..... 1 4 ohn Shaw.... 1C. 91 G. W. Oattell... 13 12 "The competitors included )onnelly ...... 1 01 1 1 1 11 1 1 9 1 T. Banks ...... 2 3| L W. Merchant. 15 10) J Cattell 13 12 Bbots, such as Count Trauttrnansdorf, Signor rtcKeon ...... 1100110111 7 3 Event No. 6, 5 targets, unknown angles. A. Muller 13 12| J. S. White..... 12 13 Guidicini, Count Gaiolo, Baron de Dorlodot and verker ...... 01 1 0 1 01 1 01 6 4 H. M.| H. M. . Henderson.. 14 111 J. H. Shea..... 11 14 Mr. J. Roberts, all previous winners of the prize; lendricks ...... 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 9 1 H. George ...... 3 2|J. Crowther ... 2 3 '. Molony..... 12 131 J. W. Scott..... 11 14 M. Journo, M. Moucorge, M. Paul Gervais and Knapp ...... 1 01 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 9 1 B. Bourne ...... 3 2i\V. White ..... 1 4 . Morgan 11 141 J. Lafferty..... 9 16 M. Drevon, the four best men in France; Count owrie ...... 1 1 1 01 1 1 1 1 1 » 1 W. Bourne ...... 3 2 D. Mercer ...... 1 4 Ei'.stburn.... 10 15) W. C. Weatherby 9 16 Voss, a very good representative of Germany; lllcott ...... 01 1 1 1 1 1 1 01 8 2 T. Banks ...... 2 3 B. Pierce ..... 10 15) J. Hazelton .... 4 21 Mr. Fred Hoey, who had come over with a Event No. 7, 5 targets, unknown angles. S. J. Merchant. 10 151 H. Lafferty .... 4 21 flaming reputation from America, and several Totals ...... -80 20 H. M.| H. M. English shooters of note. Including Mr. Skellow, H. Wells 3 2|D. Mercer ..... 2 3 Total...... 133 117 Total », .105 145 Mr. Harker, Mr. Orchardmen aud Mr. Firwood. J. Bourue 3 2|H. George ..... 1 4 Numerically, at all events, the Italians were the AT THE KENNEL CLUB'S TRAPS. W. Turner 3 2|J. Crowther .... 1 4 strongest, as they put into the field thirty-one V. Bourne 3 2|E. Beck ...... 0 5 VANDYKE'S CLEVER SHOOTING. there wore twenty- men, or just a third, while The Westminster Club Celebrates Event No. 8, 5 targets, unknown angles. five English, twenty-two French, five Belgians, H. M.I H. M. He Won Several Events at the Maple- four Austro-Hungariaus, three Dutch, three Ger the Termination of Its Dog Show. V. Bourne 4 1|W. Turner ..... 2 3 mans, one American and one Russian. A bright, sunny day. very little wind, a I. George . 3 2|J. Crowther .... 2 3 wood Gun Club's Tourney. "We missed, however. Count Zichy, who won }. Bourne , 2 3|H. Wells ..... 1 4 South Orange, N. J., Feb. 22. The Wash last year, killing twenty birds in suc temperature not too cold for comfort, and, tbe prize above all, a remarkably strong lot of birds, ). Mercer ...... 2 3| ington Birthday tournament of the Ma cession, and the Marquis du Chasteler, who Event No. 9, 5 targets, unknown angles. ple wood Gun Club took place to-day at was second to him with nineteen out of twenty. were the principal features Feb. 23 of the H. M.| H. M. "Dog Show" pigeon-shoot, on the Maplewood. Scores follow: Last year's winning form was represented by annual W. Turner ...... 4 1|H. George. .... 2 3 Thomas, 9; Mr. Roberts and M. Paul Gervais, who were rounds of the Westminster Kennel Club, W. Wells ...... 3 2| D. Mercer ..... 1 4 No. 1; ten targets Vandyke, 9; and fourth. Many others of last Whitehead, 9; W. Smith, 7; Drake, 7; Van then third at Babylon, L. I. Some 25 or 30 members W. Bourne ...... 2 3| Iderstine, 7. year's shooters, like Prince Victor Dhuleep and invited guests of the club went down Tenth event, 5 targets, unknown angles. No. 2 Vandyke, 10; Drake, 9; Jackson, 9; Van Siugh, Captain Lehuiann, M. Durand-Savoyat. on a special car from Long Island City. H. M.| H. M. Signor Itaiide and Captain Shelly, who were then Turner ..... 4 11 H. Wells ...... 3 2 Iderstine, 9; W. Smith, 9; Whitehead, 9; There was no regular match scheduled, as W. Thomas, 8. well up at the finish, also failed to enter an ap case on many former occas W. Bourne ..... 4 21 H. George ..... 2 3 pearance; but the contest, at all events, was lias been the D. Mercer ..... 3 1| No. 3 Thomas, 9; Vandyke, 8; Drake, 8; W. spared the presence of one or two individuals ions; everyone seemed bent on just get Eleventh event, 5 targets, unknown angles. Smith. 7; Vau Iderstine, 7. of deplorable antecedents, who had, by some ting a day's fun. either at the traps or H. M.I H. M. No. 4 Vandyke, 10; Drake, 9; Jackson, 7; Tlllou, oversight, been allowed to compete on previous as spectators, and, with President J. G. W Turner ...... 5 0| D. Mercer ..... 1 4 7; Thomas, 7. occasions. Tbe shooting commenced in weather, K. Duer as host and master of ceremonies ti. George ...... 4 11 H. Wella ...... 1 4 No. 5; ten targets Vandyke, 10; Jackson, 8; If not of the ideal Kiviera type, at all events a although, as a matter of fact, there was W. Bourne .....3 2] __ Fisher, 8; Drake, 7. very great improvement on that of Friday, the no ceremony the live hours passed at this No. 6; fifteen targets E. Slckley, 13; Drake, the 12; Whitehead, 11; W. Smith, 11; Thomas, 11; eun coming out just as the gun to announce hospitable country home of the kennel BOERCKEL CLUB. 11; A. Sicklev, 11. commencement of the contest was fired. There club was an uninterrupted round of friend A'andyke, was a sharp breeze, but nothing to complain of No. 7; ten targets EX Sickley, 10; A. Sickley, till the sun went down, and, taken nl together, it ly contests. Washington's Birthday Celebrated 9; Vandyke, 9; Whitehead, 9; Drake, 8; Fisher, was a better afternoon than could have been As usual, Gilbert supplied a clinking by This Local Club. 3. hoped for. good lot of birds, and among all the 240 No. 8; ten targets Drake, 9: W. Smith, 8; Sick- pigeons started during the day there Devotees of trap-shooting turned out in ley, 8; Jackson, 8; Vandyke, »: Fisher, 7; "With only four of the 12 rounds to be shot numbers Feb. 22, at the grounds of off, the initial stage milimilly evoked limited was not half a dozen "siters," the whole large Van Iderstine, 7; Thomas, 7. * interest, and the attendance was of the scantiest of them, almost without exception, get the Boerckel Gun Club, near Bridesburg, No. l> W. Smith, 10; Vandyke, 10; E. Sickley, the only part of the stands at all full being that ting away rapidly, the bulk being either Pa., to attend the live-bird and target- 10; Whitehead, 10; Drake, 9; Miller, 8; Thom ir. vhich the bookmakers were stationed. It low drivers or equally low and difficult shooting tournament, which was held un as, 8. would not servo any good purpose to go through der the auspices of that club. The strong No. 10: fifteen birds E. Sickley, 14; Whitehead, right quarterers. 14; W. Smith, 12; Vandyke, 13; Baser, 12; tbe shooting in detail, but it may be noted that The best and most consistently steady wind that swept across the grounds, com at the cuclusion of the day 17 of the 95 had bined with the chilly atmosphere, rendered Drake, 12; Jackson, 12. killed all their birds, namely, Messrs. Harker, shooting of the day was done by the gen No. 11; fifteen birds Vandyke, 15; W. Smith, tleman who shoots under the cognomen first-class shooting almost impossible, but, 13; Drake, 13; Miller, 12. Harrison, Thursby, and Koche (English); Messrs. notwithstanding these disadvantages, some 13; B. Sickley, A. Genot, R. Gourgaud, 'Poniatowski, Drevon ant of J. S. Williams, a legal functionary of the No. 12; fifteen birds W. Smith, 15; Vandyke, Descharmays (French); Signori Guidieini, Suni, city, who for the nonce figured as Colonel excellent work was done. Summary: 14; Miller, 14; A. Sickley, 13; B. Sickley, 13; 1st. crow match, 25 crows for man. Thomas, 13. Malfettani. Piva and Calari (Italians); Ouf.nt Butler, and R. B. Lawrence. This trio K. M. voss (German); Count d'Elsloo (Dutch), and M. was leniently .treated by the handicapper, No. 13; ten birds Whitehead, 9; Drake, 9; B. de Vojnieh (Russian). It would, as a rule, be F. Weingard, 11000111011111 Sickley, 9; Thomas, 9; Vandyke, 8; Hager, 8; aud as regards some of tbe others, their 0011011111 ...... 19 « Miller, 7; W. Smith. 7; Jackson, 7; Tlllou, 7. safe to lay odds that the winner of the first, work at such "rises" as 26 and 27 yards D. McDonald, 0011011100111 if not of all the four prizes, . would be founc consideration No. 14; ten targets Vandyke, 10; Drake, 10; among those who had not made a miss in the entitles them to the careful 101111011111 ...... IS 7 W. Smith, 8; Miller, 8; Thomas, 8; A. Sick- first four rounds, but such a bet would, as will be of the said handicapper on any similar fu Second event, miss and out, live pigeons. ley, 7. seen below, have been lost this year, as Sig. ture occasion. There is just this, however, Benvenuti was among those who missed one of his to be said about trap-shooting on these F. Weingard ...... 2 2 2 0 S' i the otier hand, many popular grounds, that taking-into consideration the T. Wolf ...... 2120 3 1 four birds. On V. Wolfradt ...... 0 1 0 2 2 2 ROCHESTER TRAPS. favorites were defeated, for if it might be argued slope of the ground, up from the firing Third event, flva targets, unknown angles. that those who, like Count Trauttrnansdorff point, and the strong birds invariably H. M.| H. M. The Annual Midwinter Tournament Count Gaioli, Mr. Roberts, and Mr. Skellow hat supplied, a miss once against five or seven T. Rowcroft . 4 1 |W. Crowther... 3 2 only missed one bird might come in again, the birds is not so injurious to a shooter's H. White... 4 1 |J. P. Ireland.... 3 2 of the Rochester Gun Club. failure of M. de Dorlodot, Mr. Fred Hoey ar^ M The Rochester, N. Y., Rod and Gun. Club Journu to stop their first two pigeons was a reputation as it would be on almost any T. Bourne... 4 1 |H. Boerckel.... 2 other ground. The scores: W Lesher... 3 2 I held a midwinter tournament February 22. serious disappointment to layers of odds." present, and Summary of the high scores: Sweepstakes, miss and out; fifty yards boundary Fourth event, five targets, unknown angles A big crowd of gunners was Grand Prix du Casino of £800 and objet d'art Colonel Butler, 28 yards. 3; R. B. Lawrence, T. Rowcroft. 4 1 |J. P. Ireland... 2 some good scores were made. In the early added to a sweepstakes of £8; the second re 30 yards, 3; F. Edey, 29 yards, 2: E. D. J Bourne .. 4 1 |W Crowther.... 2 part of the day the shooters were some ceived £160 and 25 per cent, of the entries, the Foote, 26 yards, 2; J. S. Williams, 30 yards, H. Boerckel.. 3 2 | H. White...... 2 3 what bothered by the wind and flurries of third £80 aud 25 per cent, of the entries, f&e 0- T. S. Arthur, 26 yards, 0; EX B. Madison, W. Lesher. . . 3 2 I snow. of the entries; the 27 yards. 0; S. K. I.* Forest. 27 yards, 0, Fifth event, five targets, unknown angles. The programme of events called for ten fourth £40 and 15 per cent, and A. Dean, 26 yards, 0. Butler and Law H. White.... 5 0 I J. Bourne...... 3 2 winner in 1894 to stand back 2 metres, previous 3 contests, but the merchandise shoot did not winner 1 metre;'four pigeons at 26 metres, eigh rence divided. T Rowcraft.. 4 1 |W. Lesher..... fill. Among those present were King at 27 metres; threo misses to put out; 95 subs. Sweepstakes; same conditions Colonel Butler, W. Crother.. 4 1 I H. Boerckel.... 3 S. K. Le Forest, 27 yards, 8; A. J. P. Ireland. 4 1 and Herman, of the Onondaga Sportsmen's Signor Benvenuti (Italian), first of £748 and 29 yards, 8; Association, and the scores they put up objet d'art 11011111111111111, killed Dean, 26 yards, 8; EL B. Madison, 27 yards, Siith event, five targets, unknown angles. 7; J. S. Williams, 30 yards, 4; T. S. Arthur, H. White.... 4 1 | W. Crowther... 3 in some of the contests compared favorably 16. 26 vards. 4: F. Edey. 29 yards. 0; R. B. Law T. Rowcraft. 4 1 |.T. P. Ireland... 3 with the work of the local cracks. The M. Descharmeys (French), divided second and 3 third of £620, llllllOHlilllllllO rence, 30 yards. 0: K. D. Foote, 2G yards, 0; J. Bourne... 3 2 JH. Boerckel.... result of the several contests is as fol Dean and Butler divided on the shoot off. Seventh event, five targets, unknown angles. lows: killed 15. 3 M. Drevon (French, 111111110111111 Sweepstakes, five birds, fifty yards boundary; T. Rowcraft. 4 1 |H. Boerckel.... Contest No. 1, 10 birds Worth, ,6; Borst, 6; two misses and out; same handicap as in pre H. White... 4 1 |W. Lesher..... 2 Byer, 3; King, 4; Hermann. 4; Elliott, 7; 1 0, killed 15. 2 Signor Calari (Italian, 111111111110 vious event J. S. Williams. 5; A. Dean, 5; W. Crowthor 3 2 |J. Bourne...... Glover, 8; Meyer, 6; Nicholas, 5; Stewart, 8. 110, killed 14. T S. Arthur, 3; B. B. Madison. 3; F. Edey, J. P. Ireland. 3 2 I Contest No. 2, 10 birds Hermann, 6; Glover, 9; Mr. Skellow, (English, 1011111111111 3; S. K. Le Forest, 3; E. D. Foote, 3; Colonel Worth, 7; Elliott, 9; Nichols, 10; Borst, 6; 0, killed 12. Butler. 2; R. B. Lawrence, 2. LOTT WON THE CUP. Byer, 7; Slocum, 10; King, 2; Meyer, 5; Bur Sweepstakes, at seven birds, 31 and 29 yards ton, 8. M. Lo (French) 10111111111110, killed rise (scratch), 28 yards rise, one miss to count Contest No. R. 15 birds Glover, 11; Nichols, 12; 12. "no bird;" 27 and 26 j-ards rise, first miss to New Utrecht Gun Club Members Hermann, 6; Meyer. 13; Burton, 5; Byer, 10; Mr. Harker (English) 111111111100 count as a kill. T. S. Arthur. 26 yards, 7; Hold an All-Day Shoot. Worth, 13; Borst, 11; Slocum, 11; Elliott, 10; killed 11. A Dean. 27 yards, 7; E. D. Foote, 26 yards, The members of the New Utrecht Gun While Mr. Hoey failed to land the 7 ; J. Edev, 29 yards, 6; Colouel Butler, 29 Club held an all:day shoot at Woodlawn Contest N. 4, 10 birds Worth, 9; Nichols, 5; Grand Prix du Casino, the bine ribbon yards. 5; E. B. Madison, 27 yards. 5; G. De Park. Feb. 22. Scores: Ever 8; Meyer, 8; Herman, 4; Ellott, 4; of the shooting world, he won the Sup Forest Grant, 2S yards. 5; J. S. Williams,, 31 C, Borst, 3; Glover, 10; Slocum, 8; Kent, 7; vards. 3: S. K. Le Forest, 28 yards, 3. On Handicap sweepstakes, at five live birds D. Boyd, 4. plementary Handicap, or Prir Supple tie, Foote and Arthur Bennett (29yds.), 5; Cornelius Furgueson, Jr Beyer, 13; shooting oft the triple (30yds.), 4;'Capt. A. W. Money (30yds.), 4 Contest No. 5, 15 birds Kent, 9; mentaire, as it is called, on Peb. 6, from divided. Slocurn, 10; Meyers, 11; Herman, 14; Burton, a field of fifty-four shooters, represent N. B. Money (29yds.), 4; George W. Coulston Nicholfl, 11; Jones, 13; Borst, Sweepstakes, miss and out, handicap. R. B. (29yds.), 3; O. Kattenstroth (29yds.). 3; L 11; Glover, 14; ing the pick of Europe. Lawrence. 30 vards, 5; K D. Foote, 27 yards, O. "Hopkins (26yds.), 3; Miltoa F. Llndsley (29 11: Worth, 12. In the last named event Hoey killec 5; F. Edey, 29 yards. 4; Colonel Butler, 30 Contest No 6, 10 birds Jones 5; Slocum, 10; vards. 3; A". Dean', 27 yards, 3; J. S. Williams, yds.), 3; George E. Nosrtrand (29yds.), 3; Will Worth, 9; Glover. 8; Nichols, 9; Elliott, 7; 23 birds straight, the best performanc 31 vards, 2; R B. Madison. 27 yards, 1. iam P. Lair (29yds.), 3; R. K. Gray (26yds.) Borst, 3. of the meeting thus far, and won an Two other events of a similar character were 3; Cornelius Furgueson III., 1. Contest No. 7, team race, 10 birds Meyer ana Competition for cup donated by Oapt. A. W 15; Slocum and objet d'art and 1455 francs; Signo divided respectively by J. S. Williams and F. handicap, ten live birds J. Lott (26 Borst, 15; Byer and Jones, Galetti, an Italian was second, killing Edey; aud R. B. Lawrence and A. Dean, each Money, Burton, ji- The ties were shot off lor first, with a score of four birds. vds.), 5; George E. Robinson (26yds.), 6 Meyer and Borst winning. 22 birds, and J. Roberts, an English George W. Coulston (29yds.), 7; C. Katten Contest No. 8, 10 birds Burton, 6; Slocum, 9; man, who won the Grand Prix in 1883 stroth (29vds.). 8; Cornelius Furgueson, Jr Nichols, 6; Meyer, 8; Jones, 6; Byer, 7. was third1, with a record of 16. At Royersford, Pa., February 22, F. Rambo, (29yds.), 8; Edward Lolunan (26yds.), 9; W Contest No. 9, 10 birds Burton, 5; Slocnm, 9; winner of the Grand Prix, Signo of IJnfleld, and Jacob Leidy, of Royersford, Townseiid (26yds.), 4; Daniel Lohmjm (26yds.) Nichols, 8; Byer, 7; Meyer, 6; Worth, 7. The shot at 50 live birds, Hurlingh&m rules, for $50 2; Cornelius Furgueson' III. (26yds.), 5; A At the close of the tournament Glorer Benvenuti, shot a Dougall gun, while th a side, in the presence of a big crowd. The Eddy (26yds.). 6; George K. Nostrand (2£ aud Slocum had a match at 15 birds, second and third men shot Purd Royersford man was derated uy a score of 37 tc yds.), 4; Oapt. A. W. Money (30yds.), 10; N Glover breaking 14 and Slocum 12. guns. All tkree used E. C. powder. Th 34, (,29yds,), & 16 LIFE. TRAP SHOOTING NOTES. MONTE CARLO A shooting match at blue-rock targets wa held at Wilsuington, February 19, betwee teams representing the Wawaset Gun Club an Grand Prix du Casino, the Wilmington Rod and Gun Club, for th local championship. The Rod and Gun Clu 1000 team won the match by breaking 148 out of possible 195, beating their opponents by on VALUE $7610.00 WITH CUP OF $1250.00. point. William J. Simpson, Reliable Bill, of th SIGNOR BBNVENUTI, used E. C. Powder. Emerald Gun Olub, is now in Northern Califor ist. nia, where he is the owner and superintenden 2d. M. DESCHARMAYS, used E. C. Powder. of one of the finest cinnabar mines in the worlc The second match between Morfey and Class 3d. M. DREVON, used E. C. Powder. at Paterson, N. J., February 12, resulted in This competition is the biggest BEFORE THE TRAPS victory for Morphy by 93 to 92. 95 Competitors. Fulford was not at all grieved over the crush World and is open to all. ing defeat he received at the hands of Elliott event in the the Kansas City crack. It is more than likel For sale by all dealers or from distributing Agents, DAVENPORT AGAIN. that Fulford will endeavor to arrange anothe series of matches to be decided next fall. VON LENGERKE & DETMOL,D, 8 Murray Street, He "Wins a Match From Georg* Elliott won considerable money by defeatin Fulford in three matches. The stakes alon New York. Roberts. amounted to $450. He also won "a number o A rather one-sided contest at 100 liv wagers. Send for card of loading instructions. birds for ,$100 a side took place on tb The Elizabeth Gun Club will hold an all-da grounds of the Flushing Gun Club, Feb tournamunt upon its grounds at Elizabeth, N. J 22. L. T. Davenport, of the Larchmon on May 2. At 2 o'clock in the afternoon th Yacht Olub, met and defeated Georg New Jersey Trap Shooters' League will decid American E. C. Powder Co., Limited, of the Flushing Gun Club, i its monthly contest, which should be an even Roberts, full of interest not only to members of th OAKLAND, Bergen Co., N. J. the presence of a good-sized crowd. League, but also to all other sportsmen presenl When the match was first arranged Dav The following is a summary of th en port was to shoot at 30 yards and Rob different makes of guns and powders use to hav tary and pistol caused a lively interest, erts at 27 yards rise, the latter in the Crow Bird Handicap, at Holmes and were won by Messrs. French, Humph a handicap of 20 birds. Roberts, howevei burg, last week: Out of 23 me high his desire t shooting, 8 used L. C. Smith guns, 7 used Gren reys, De Loriea and Harris, all on at the last moment expressed RIFLEMEN. scores, considering the weather conditions. an THE 2 used CSaboro, WITH meet the Gleu Cove crack on even terms ier guns, 2 used Francotte, made, 200 yards: to shoot at 30 yards rise. 1 each used a Parker, Lefever, Colt's and Wes Scores both ley Richards. Fourteen used E. C. powder, Winners of special prizes Rest match, *J. The scene of the match was the Flushin Fixtures. J. T. Humphrey, excellen used Schultz, and 4 used American Wood Co French, 112; offhand match, race track, which makes an Only 1 used DuPont's new powder. The rang June 30 to July 8 National Bundesfest, Glen- 92; military .match, W. J. De Loriea, 46; pis shooting resort. There was a strong win was from 45 to 56 grains. dale Schuetzen Park, Glendale, L. I., N. Y. tol match, 50 yards, H. S. Harris, 96. blowing, which made the shooting rathe Morfey remarked In shooting crows the othe Ail-comers' rest match *French, 109; *Greene difficult. Davenport, however, did not flni day "that any good shot should kill 10( 106; Hunter, 104; Browne, 103; Hill, 102. the wind much of a disadvantage, as h straight." This remark was made after h EXCELLED A "WORLD'S RECORD. Medal offhand match Tuck, 88; Busfleld, 82; grassed 88 birds. He shot in excellen bad by carelessness missed one. His eleventl Sampson, 79; Wheeler, 78; Hill, 75; Martin, 69; form, bringing down left quarterers, cir bird was a "driver," and which he seemec At 2OO Yards Range A. J. Van Diisen Hobbs, 67. to nil full of shot with both barrels, but i All-comers' offhand match Hadley, 86; Charles, clers and speedy drivers with as much eas Scores 2254 Points Out of 25OO. 80; Law, 77; Hobbs, 73; Browue, though they were every-da^ kept on flying; not seeing the fence, and insteat 85; Coombs, and grace as of running against it and killing itself, a Winona, Wis., Feb. 20. In the person 71; Hunter, 69; Martin, 67. "pot shots." off hand match Parks, 78; James, pigeons do, as soon as he struck the fence the of A. J. Van Dusen Winona virtually Merchandise Roberts made a rather poor showing 01 crow caught on with his claws and hung there 77; Hunter, 74; Sampson, 72. the first string of 25 birds, but improve* like a parrot. has the champion rifle shot of the world. Merchandise military match- De Loriea, 72; in his shooting toward the close of th Eighteen members of the Country Olub of West At 200 yards range Mr. Van Dusen yes Day, 70; Mason, 67. match, running out with 70 birds to hi Chester, N. y., shot February 22, for a hand All-comers' military match Russell, 45; Ab cup offered by George J. Gould terday scored 2254 out of a possible bott, 44; Parker, 40; Hill, 39. credit. The result: some silver 45; Hill, 44; DAVENPORT. The trophy was won by Arthur Duane, whost 2500, topping the world's record by six Medal military march Gannon, K. M. nearest competitor at the finish was W H Barter, 40. Sands. points. He is a member of the Buckeye All-comers' pistol match, 50 yards Harris, 93; 1122212222221221112221211——25 0 87; Hill, 85. 1212212222212:>*1000122002——19 6 The championship of Englewood. at live bin Gun Club, and also of the sharpshooters' Davis, 91; Day. which has been in dispute for many Merchandise pistol match Fellows, 93; Davis, 112222221202221211102222*——22 3 shooting, organization of this city. Martin, 87; Hunter, 86. 1010211211111112122101121——22 3 years between Mr. Carl Plum, Jr., and Mr. J 93; Day, 90; Hill, 89; decided at Auburn Park, on D. Parker, was Telescope sight. Totals ...... 88 12 February 14, in favor of Mr. Plum by the score SOUTHRONS WIN. ROBERTS. of 95 to 87. Mr. Plum used a 12-cauge new 001102*1200012212-2011010——15 10 Baker gun, allowing Mr. Parker to shoot a 10 Soldiers Outshoot New 0021120111111121122011202——20 5 gauge Lefever. Georgia's ZETTLER'S PRIZE SHOOT. 11210221*2000101112000202——15 10 Capt. A. H. Bosrardus, the veteran trap sho Jersey's Men With the Rifle. a week 2012111111111211010101021——20 5 find sportsman, who was reported dead Savannah, Feb. 21. Georgia's team out- Conclusion of a Famous New York or two ago. will shoot a race at 50 live bird shot the New Jersey rueu by 14 points Total* ...... 70 30 per man, with W. Tramp Trwin, at Peorla. Ill the Club's Event. *Dead out of bounds Davenport, 2; Roberts. 2 March 13, the second day of the Peoria to-day in the preliminary work for on contest between the crack marksmen of The prize shoot of the Zettler Rifle Club Missed Davenport, 10; Roberts, 28. Longes tournament. ranges, 219 Bowery, run Davenport, 39; Roberts, 14. Use of firs In a live plceon shoot at Atlantic CHv Feb the military of the two States to-morrow. was concluded at their barrel Davenport, 3S>; Roberts, 44. Use of sec 22 Lewis R. Adams won first prize, a gold hunt New Jersey's team of six on the 2(X>-yard at midnight on Feb. 22. It was in progress ond barrel Davenport, 01; Roberts, 50. inir case watch, and Charles Minerd won seoon< range made a total of 267 out of a possible for two days. All the crack marksmen in Referee W. T. Wilcox, of Flushing. prize, onen-fnce watch. There were 25 entries 300, and 208 on the 500-yard range. Geor this vicinity competed for the $200 in casli The match at 15 birds each between but each, except the winner, m'ssed their firs gia's team made a total of 367 on the prizes. As in former years, the event Louis Harway, of the Douglastou Yach or second birds and were out. Fifty-eiglit bird 200 and 273 on the 500-yard ranges, a was very successful, which is due in a Club, and J. D. Willis, a local crack, re were let go; but owing to the high wind onh total of 549 against 535 for New Jersey. great measure to the untiring efforts of suited in a tie, but on the shoot-off the 23 were shot. Adams killed three and Minert President "Barney" Walthers and a com but two birds. Georgia's team is composed of Privates latter won. The scores: F. E. Wilson, C. S. Richmond, J. T. Shup mittee consisting of Louis Flach, chair K. M In a crow shooting match at Nicetown Fob Kensington, standing a trine, J. G, Nelson and Thomas Huntei man; H. D. Muller, Henry Holges, Geb Willis '.... 212020210200021 0-10 1 23 Thomas Bowcroft, of Krauss, R. Busse, F. C. Ross and M. 1 32 yards rise and using both barrels, beat John and Sergeant J. C. Postell. The New Jer Harway .. 2002020022220210 9 28 yards and Colonel A. R Dorrier. B. Zettler acted as shooting mas regular club event at ten live Haines, of Nicetown, standing at sey men are General Spencer, The using but one barrel. Boweroft killed 15 straight Kuser, Captain C. A. lieid, Colonel Wil ter. birds per man was won by F. J. J match was made, each man to stand a the best ever recorded kills. C. M Another liam Hays and Privates T. E. Beck and J The shooting was Desraismes on a score of nine 28 yards. L. Kuser. Private Kuser made the besi on indoor ranges, which is made all the Donnelly was second, with eight kills, ant Ernest Wntkins, of the Fernhill Shooting Asso on owing to the fact that the target came in for third money 01 score to-day, 49 out of a possible 50 greater C. H. Hance elation, and Henry Dangler, of Lafayette en tiie 500-yard range. used was of a new design. It being larger seven kills. The prizes were $60, $40 am gaged in a pigeon shooting match Feb. 23 ;r in circumference and the lines drawn $20 respectively. The scores: the Fernhill grounds Each one shot at sixteoi THE TEAM SHOOT. his number On Feb. 22 the team shoot between the closer with the approach of the bull's- K. M pigeons. Watkins killed fourteen of all the more dif F. J. J. Desraismes. ....212111222 0 9 andi Dangler thirteen. The shoot was for a purse Georgia Hussars, of Savannah, defeated eye, made high scores C. M. Donnelly ...... 221 222012 0 8 of *oO. It will be repeated on March 10 on the the team representing the military of New ficult, but, as it was, no less than six men C. H. Hance ...... 2 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 2 0 7 same grounds and for a purse of $80 Jersey in the shoot at Wormsloe range by tied for the honors with 149 out of a George Roberts ...... 120*12011 0 6 The annual shoot of the South End Gun Club 41 points, being 15 points ahead on the possible 150 points. R. Travers ...... 1100202010 5 of Reading, Pa.. for the championship badge 200-yard range and 26 points on the 500- The conditions of the main event were L. E. Embree ...... 0 0 1 200022 2 5 took place Feb. 23 on the island below the Lan as follows: Frank Gerhard yard range. The range is a new one, on G. A. Barker ...... 0002220001 4 caster bridge, and was won by the private property of George \V. De Open to all comers; three-shot tfckets; any D. L. R. Dresser ...... 200*02022 0 4 6 who succeeded in winning the shoot-off after 22-calibre rifle; short cartridges; position off No. 1 Five birds, $3 entry, a tie with Charles Miles, each having Renne, who entertained the entire com Sweepstake, making New Jersey hand; two best tickets to count for a pri/.e; two moneys, ties divided. broken twenty-two out of twentv-flve blue rocks" pany of Hussars and all the tickets unlimited, but only one prize obtainable K. M. Albert R«tdle, of Lebanon, Pa , and W J visitors in fine style. by any shooter. D. L. R. Dresser ...... 1 222 2 5 0 Herat, of Philadelphia, have been matched to None of the Georgians had ever shot on men who tied divided the money. $100 All the C. M. Donnelly ...... 02212 4 1 shoot at twelve live pigeons for a purse of the range before, so both teams were on an The scores were as follows: Geo. Roberts ...... 21212 5 0 The match will be shot in March on the grounds equality in that respect. There was a fair C. Zettler, at Avon Inn. Muller, Zettler R. C., 75, 74 149; Dr. Wynn ...... 0 1 2 2 2 1 1 of the Keystone Gun Club ight and a light wind, just enough to bring Zetiler R. C., 75, 74 149; F. ROSH. Williams- W. C. Scott...... 0021 1 3 2 The first match in a clay bird shooting tourna and New uto good play the calculating judgment burgh R. C.; 75, 74 149; L. Flaaek, Zettler Sweepstake No. 2 Five birds, $3 entry, ment between the Freehold. Dayton shots were al- C., 75, 74 149; H. Holges. Zettler R. C., Brunswick Gun clubs took place a't Freehold N. of the teams. Five trial R. first money. bv owed each man before the contest began. 75, 74-149; M. Darrier, Grenville R. C., 75, K. M. T.. Feb. 23. The clubs were represented' 74 149; Wm. Rosenbaum, Empire R. C., 74. men each, and each man shot at thirtv The teams were: L. B. Embree...... 0 1 0 1 0 2 3 twelve J. T. 74 148; W. Isbell, New York R. C., 74. 74 3 targets. The Freehold Club won by the score Georgia Sergeant J. C. Postell, privates W. T. Wilcox; ...... 0 2 0 0 2 2 F. C. Wilson, J. G. Nelson, Thomas 148; M. Engel, Zettler R. C., 74, 74 148; L. Goo. Roberts ...... 1 1 1 1 0 4 1 of 262, New Brunswick being second with 236 Schuptrine, P. Hansen, Excelsior R. C.. 74, 74 148; G. 5 and Dayton Jast with 235. ' Hunter and C. S. Richmond. R. Busse, G. A. Rarker ...... 00000 0 New Jersey Gen. Bird W. Spencer, Col. A. R. TJownk, Zettler R. C., 74, 73 147; F. J. J. Desraismes ...... 22100 3 2 74. 73 147; P. Feiger, Zettler R. C., 75, 72 2 2 1 0 4 1 Kuser, Capt. Charles A. Reid, Private William G. A. Palmer...... 1 Kuser and Theodore E. 147; L. Buss, Empire R. C., 74, 73 147; Shoot-off Roberts, 2; Palmer, 0. Cos Cob Gun Club Won. iayes. Private John L. S. Zettler. Zettler R. C., 73. 78 146; B. Rye, N Y.. Feb. 22.-A spirited contest took Beck. Walther, Zettler R. C., 73, 73 146; George place Iwtweenthe Cos Cob (Conn.) Gun Club The scores are as follows: Plaisted, Greenville R. O., 74, 72 146; C. POPPED THE PIGEONS. and the Rye Gun Club on the latter's ground, TWO HUNDRED YARDS. Zettler, Jr., Empire R. C., 73, 73 146. contest was the third in Georgia. ! New Jersey, for the best five shots Brooks Park The Spencer ...... The competition The First Tournament of the Eastern i series of five, of which Cos Cob has won 'ostell ...... 45| as follows: ihuptrlne ...... 421 Col. Kuser ..... resulted two to Rye's one. There wore nineteen uii>n O. G. Zettler, 75. 74, 72, 72, 72 365; Rosen New York league. n «ach club, five birds to each man Scores-" Vilson ...... 46 Reid Hayes ...... baum, 74, 74. 73, 73, 72 306: Nowak, 74, 73, The trap-shooting tournament held at Rye Club Raymond, 2; Bulkley, 3- Gediiev' 3- < el son ... 72. 72, 71 362; Isbell, 74 74 74, 73, 73 368; the grounds of the West End Gun Club on Br.dd, 5; Doyle, 2; Wilbur, 0; Moller 2-"Fer' Iimter .. 40|Beck ...... , B. Zettler, ' ' 421 Private Kuser Muller, 75, 74, 74, 73, 73 369; Colvin avenue, at Albany. N. Y., Feb. giison, 2: Graham, 2; total 21 vichmond 73. 73, 72, 71, 71 360; Busse, 74. 73, 72, 72, New York 'os Cob Club Wood, 4; Peck, 2; Lockwood 2- 22, was the first of the Eastern Total ...... 241 70 361; Engel, 74. 74. 74, 74, 74 370; of '95. Although the weath Ingersoll, 2; Cummings, 2; Martin 4- Wood Total ...... 256| Brecht, 73, 72, 72, 70. 70 357; Walther, 73, League series ruff, 5; Burdett, 4; Raymond, 5; total, 30. FIVE HUNDRED YARDS. er was cold and blustery the attendance ..... 23 73, 73, 73, 73 365; Plaisted, 74, 72, 71, 70, 'ostell ...... 461 Spencer .... C. Zettler, Jr., 73, 73, 72, 72, 71 was excellent, there being present, besides huptrhie 421 Col. Kuser 70 287; contingent, shooters from 361; Feigel, 75; 72. 71, 71, 71 360; Ross, 75. Albany's bulky Blue Rock Shooting at Lebanon. Vilson ... Reid 74, 73, 73, 73 368: Flaack, 75, 74, 74, 72, Troy, Sohenectady, Loudonville, Clarks- Lebai.on, Pa., Feb. 22,-The Keystone Gun elson ... Hayes 72 367; Hansen, 74. 74, 73, 73, 73 367; vil'.e, Canajoharie, Utica, Granville, N. ,lub held an interesting shoot on their grounds [unter .., ..... 46 Beck Holges, 75, 74, 73, 73, 73 368; Darrier, 75, Y., and Rupert, Vt. it the Avon Inn this afternoon. A matci? at 50 lichmond ..... 41lPrivate Kuser 74, 73, 73, 73 368. Ten contests at clay pigeons were shot ive pigeons between teams captained by Francis The winners of the premiums for making out, requiring nearly 3000 birds. The re teinohl and Dr. Reuben Schartz was won bv the Total ...... 2611 Total ...... 235 full scores of 75 points were Engel. Muller, turns made to the successful marksmen titter team by the score of 25 to 23. The match Isbell, Ross, Holges, Darrier and Flaack. were rich, for, besides the division of the t blue rocks for the club's championship and a Grand total ...... 517 Grand total ..... 476 making tho '(.Id modal was unnnished, Lefty Schools, leading Referee Adjt. A. F. Holly, of New Jersey. Engel won the premium for purses in the open sweeps, there was a- 25. Schools' nearest greatest number of rings. special purse of $25, divided. 40, 30, 20 and vith a score of 17 out of pronent scored 11 out of 15. The match will be EVENTS. 10 per cent, to reward the shooters making n- r ht* S0me future date' ^e batting was WALNUT HILL HOLIDAY the highest aggregate scores in nine of the ten contests. In snooting through the L Dozen Competitions With Rifle Felton's Team Wins. events to qualify for this special purse a and Pistol Good Scores. In a fifteen-bird team shoot between mem contestant had to shoot at 120 clay pig Sbootinff Clay Targets. bers or the North Philadelphia Gun and Athletic The Massachusetts Rifle Association cele- 31ub, held on their grounds, at Marshall and eons. The Leverington Shooting Association, of RoIT- an all-day rifle and pistol the team cap E. D. Fulford, TTtica, Washington's birthday by rated with Lucerne streets, on February 22, Of this number borough, celebrated hoot February 22. There was a large tained by David Felton won by this score: scored 100. won first money; John B. Sand oldmg a club shoot on their grounds, Crease's War sweepstakes had been ttendance of shooters, besides a delegation Felton's team David Felton, 10; Taylor ers. Albany, scored 1)3, won second; Hon. me. Alter a number of for 1895. 8; James Mulleu, 3; Bert Reidiueer 3- ni. won wided 16 nu-n showed their skill at 25 birds f militiamen, on hand to qualify en, Henry L. Gates, Utica, scored lie he shooting conditions were very uufa- r. W. Felton. 6; Edward Kramer, 12; Charles Mayhew Utica, scored 88, ich. The score follows: Hnrkenstine broke William Carstine, 9; total hit 61 third; "Mort" A. Lewis, IS; Ruth. 18; O'Bnen. 16; Green, 16- orable for high scores, there being a ramor, 10; won fourth. Humph- Schilling's team Frank Schilling, 9; Thomas ohnson, 16; Fye, 15; Creitz, 14; S1n:on s. i:i; :rong 9 to 11 o'clock wind. Mr. Morgan Kramer, 7; William Hutton The next league tournament will be held cckwith, 12; Brecht, 12; Pepper, 12; Pfefiter 12 : ey's 92 off-hand -was a brilliant score, Atkinsou, 8; at Caiiajoiuu-ie May 29 and 30. 10. ' 5; William Felton, 7; S. M. Peters, 4: J. B. Fell >ii'}', 10; Andrews, 10, a&d £. Jones, he special prizes fox rest, off-hand, mill- ton, 7; B. JU Marvel, 1; total, 48. «* *«*' March LIFE. 17
American billiards when Schaefer and Ives c-line, to perish, or die out, simply be should be let severely alone. If they find cause its leading experts have converted it profitable and interesting to play each themselves into speculators and refuse to other for from $5000 to $10,000 a side that play for less than from $2500 to $10,000 is their business. If they can live with a side, or the fact that young experts out doing anything for billiards, billiards, "have no reputation." On the contrary, most assuredly, can live without them. it is only the latter who are resorting There is no reason why they should not to professional suicide. And we venture form a "star" combination all by them to predict now that in less than a year selves and play tournaments and matches the professional experts of this country or matches and tournaments. They tried will either come to their senses or be this experiment once, with rather a pain obliged to turn an honest penny when they ful result, more chagrin or pain we should can and work for their living. imagine than profit. While the public is entirely familiar with all of the details, it The second and last week of the local does not seem to have occurred to Ives or amateur tournament at Levy's room was Schaefer, or this "star combination," that one of great interest. There were but WOULD KILLi COLLEGE SPORT. when two men ride the same horse some three games played, which brought the one must be in the rear seat. It is not at tournament to a very successful close. Harvard Students Object to Presi all likely that Frank Ives is to occupy that defeated Charles by a score of dent Eliot's Views. REYIEWOFTHE1EER position, or play second fiddle to "Wizard" McKee 200 to 169. Charles defeated Duhring by views on athletics, Schaefer. There are not less than four a score of 200 to 135, and on the last night President Eliot's reasons why Ives should not do so. In the McKee won by 200 to 163 for Duhring. a statement of which appeared in a re A PROBABLE REYOLDTION IN PRO- first place he is confessedly a greater Viewing the playing on the whole, between cent issue of "Sporting Life," are quite player to-day than the "Wizard." In the McKee, Charles, Duhring and Nesmith, universally condemned by the students second place he is a very much younger while not great, or even very remarkable, of Harvard. For the particle of truth FESSIONAL BILLIARDS. man, almost, in fact, young enough to be and in it was, ne/ei theless, very interesting he may have uttered he is given full Schaefer's son. Thirdly, Ives is an exciting from first to last. It is really a credit, but beyond that he receives noth tensely aggressive man, with a will of iron, question if the players did themselves jus Eastern Mission Will the which is entirely his own, something which ing but adverse criticism. Moreover, Mussey's tice, which is not surprising when it should disappointment expressed we are inclined, to believe no one has ever be remembered that all, or each, feared there is much Professional Expert Become a Thing yet accused Mr. Schaefer of possessing. each other, which is probably a compli that he should content himself with a Last, but probably the most important of ment to all. To our way of thinking Mr. general survey of the field without say all, Ives not only knows how to save his McKee is probably the strongest player, as ing anything as to what is to be done o! the Past and the Amateur the money but is probably able to buy and it is a common thing for him to make or what he thinks should be done. sell all of the professional experts of this an average of from 5 to 7 at this style of WHEN IT FALLS SHORT. Power ot the Fntnre? country at the present day including game. Duhring is probably the best nerve The president's position on athletics Schaefer which, as a matter of fact, might player, and might defeat even McKee is genuinely right at the outset. He be done, even by Ives, were he not worth him to realize the fact and we have no were it possible for believes that the University ought to The recent Eastern trip of W. P. half the money he is, that life is a serious thing. Charles, at his turn out men serviceable to the commu Mussey of Chicago to New York, to reason to suppose that he is a very rich best, should be able to defeat even Duhring man. nity, that for this purpose athletics are arrange if possible a contest or series or McKee, while Mr. Nesmith is probably intercollegiate athletics of contests, or possibly a tournament "more at home" while not engaged in a necessity, that It may be imagined by Ives and Schaefer while in them. The are justifiable only as affording a needed between a number of the leading ama tournaments than to athletics as a whole and teur players of the two cities, is full of that they are the only two experts in this best average, we believe, did not reach 5, stimulus country to-day. That is a slight mistake while the highest run was 36. Duhring that now "this stimulus is too dearly significance sot only to the professional if they are and on their part, to put it mildly, made the former and MoKee the latter. bought." This ideal is sensible, but it experts of to-day but of the future, suffering from! any such hallucination. The tournament, on the whole, or between fails to recognize the vital questions of unless the professionals of to-day are Were both of these men dead and buried these four experts, was a fine display of all What are the practicable reforms? stone blind, or have gone hopelessly or even cremated, the business would go amateur billiards, and all parties engaged and how can the sport be reformed crazy, professionally speaking, there on just the same as if they never existed. in it are to be congratulated on their without being killed? His conception of must be a radical change in their pro Tournaments and match games were very very artistic success. ideal college athletics as composed fessional life in the very near future, numerous in this country before they were the ever heard of, and will be after they of "running, walking, tennis," would or their cue can be converted into a Another local tournament between our college sport and is oblivious and hung very high on the willow cease to exist. It is our opinion now that surely kill harp, it is quite as much to the interest of Ives amateurs is promised to take place at an ly impracticable of realization. for many a year to come. During the and 'Schaefer to consider all these facts early date at Thomas & Stillwell's room, HARD ON FOOT BALL. past three or five years the ten as it is to the interest of billiards. Should 1111 Chestnut street. The details at the The manner in which President Eliot dency in all parts of this they decline to do so, there are numerous present writing have not been made pub compares the foot ball games to bull country on the part of room keepers professionals in all parts of this country lic, but there is no reason to suppose fights, and also suggests the ever present has been to en fall back on. They may not, it is that this- toarnament, if handled care and manufacturers to fully, properly and judiciously, all of which liability to death, is distasteful at least, courage amateur tournaments, while on true, play so well, but this country is since surely it unjustly exaggerates the the other hand, tournaments between the rapidly growing weary of dictatorial ex we expect to see. should not be one of the professionals of this country, but more not perts or speculators experts who, as a events in local billiards during the present truth. speculators than spring and greatly aid not only the room It would seem that President Eliot in ably between first and second-class players matter of fact, are more be of great have practicall become a lost art. During experts. where it is to take place, but this matter has allowed himself to be benefit to all of our local rooms. Too swayed1 too much by so-called "public all of those years we have kept "our eyes tournaments cannot take opened and our mouth shut." In other many of these opinion," which this time means the What we have said of Ives and Schaefer place. There should not, however, for ob and com words,, we have noted every movement is quite as applicable in a way to all vious reasons, be more than one tourna perverted newspaper reports on the part of experts, room keepers and other classes of professional experts. Take, ment at a time in this city. Messrs. Thom ments. This is indicated by the fact manufacturers, but have refrained or re for instance, the present case of Randolph as and Stillwell are now entitled to the that whereas last year he admitted the mained neutral up to the present time. Heiser, of New York, and young W. D. local honors and all local professionals merits of foot ball, complaining only The time has now arrived, If we are not Harrison, the Oregon "Blizzard." Mr. Har- phouid endeavor to make their tonrnnnwt. a of its abuses, this year he declares the greatly in error, when professional experts rison is but a mere youth in the business. success. JOHN CBEAHAN. game to be "unfit for college use." must either radically change their tac His age is not yet 25, yet it is known The truth of the matter in a nutshell tics, or there will be no calling for them that he is to-day the most promising ex in this country as professional experts. is that in the present extremities to pert in this country. After playing in the Caroms. which the game of foot ball has been recent tournament here, where, owing to a Ollie Smith is in Florida for his health. President Eliot foolishly goes The new departure in billiards, for we multiplicity of causes, but principally ill Frank Hesser has beea suffering from the carried practically regard it as such, is simply in ness, he did not win a game, yet it was grippe. to opposite , extremities. The happy evitable. It is the creation alone of sor the general impression of the entire public Harry P. Snyder, one of the finest of our mean lies somewhere between the pres did, unscrupulous and unprincipled pro of this city that he was the only real local amateurs, is ill ia this city. ent state of affairs and what President fessional experts., an element which for billiard player in the tournament. At the One of the reasons why amateur billiards Eliot would like to have. nearly a quarter of a century past has close of the tournament Mr. Harrison went command such attention at present is that it to play contests for $10,000 a held its fangs, claws and teeth at the to New York, where his playing was is not necessary Punts and Passes. throat of manufacturers. An element so well thought of that he could have side. than one house been matched at once to play Mr. Heiser, Reserved seats at the recent amateur tourna The Harvard students are gradually recovering which has ruined more ment at Levy's room sold for 50 cents each. from their surprise and indignation over the and which forced the consolidation of two but the latter declined to play, owing to The room at times was not large enough to hold faculty's rule on foot ball. They are beginning others, while, on the other hand, it is the fact that Harrison "had no reputa to think that the faculty's move ia more bark had the spectators. really a question if the smaller houses tion!" Supposing Michael Phelan It is evident that Schaefer and Ives keep a than bite. of this country to-day, or those who let adopted such a theory 30 or 40 years ago, national bank of their own expressly for their The nineteenth annual match between the "star players" alone, are not quite as or Jacob Schaefer 20 years ago, what individual money, or they could not afford to foot ball cracks of Ireland and England, under prosperous as those who have been the would have been the fate of such men play their contests for $10,000 a side. Rugby rules, was played at Dublin on February victims of these men for nearly a quarter as Mr. Heiser? No one, since the days of John H. McCabe has another pool tournament 2. No score resulted in the first half. England of a century. Michael Phelan, has done .half so much to going on at present at his popular room, 1204 scored a try early in the second period and re educate and bring young experts before Market street. McCabe can smell professional peated soon after. The Irishmen sewed once, the public as Sehaefer, yet in the face of pool crooks a mile or two away, which is about and time was called, leaving the palm with Eng The great trouble with the experts of to land by two tries to one. day, and has been for nearly ten years, is all these facts we find Mr. Heiser at the as close as they can get to his room. the fact that they have become so inflated present day declining to play Harrison be Probably if Ives or Schaefer should conde The annual banquet of the Yale alumni was cause "he has no reputation!" , scend to challenge John Randolph Heiser, that held at the Niagara Hotel, Buffalo, February with their own importance that nothing John Randolph Heiser "might go it one better" 22. Captain Frank Hinkey, of the Yale foot less than a princely income will satisfy than Ives and Schaefer and decline to play un ball team, was present and responded to an them. If they are employed, their salary The fact of the matter is that Harrison less for $20,000 a side. Don Quixote and Sancho informal toast. Many of the speakers alluded for practically doing nothing must be has quite sufficient reputation to get back Pan2 n are becoming very numerous among the to the aspersions which were made by news as large »3 that of a member of Congress, ers in New York Mr. Reiser's own city professional experts of to-day. papers on certain of the Yale foot ball playera and the average Congressman of to-day to pray Mr. Heiser whenever Mr. Heiser Thomas Foley, of St. Paul, expects to visit last season, and indignantly resented the impu should get nothing. When these experts can do likewise. Mr. Heiser is a man the East during the coming summer. Mr. Foley tations of foul play. Prof. Horatio M. Reynolds, "talk business" or refer to match-making who has had vast experience in the busi is of the opinion that the only way to bring of the Yale faculty, responded to the toast they think nothing of their personal ex ness. He is. in many respects, strange to professional experts to their senses is to have "Alma Mater." ______penses being from three to five hundred say, somewhat of a business man for an plenty of contests and tournaments between amateur players and have the public become in TRICKS. dollars in a brief trip from one city to expert. He is in the business not for fun terested in the same. That is precisely what A MASTER OF CHESS another! Did this sort of business not but for money, and if he for a mament the room keepers of this country have been doing emanate from men who at once time must imagined that he could defeat young Har for some few years past, but never to any sucb Mr. Taubenhaus' Observations on have worked as boys in billiard rooms for rison the question of "not having a repu extent as at the present day. the Qualities of a Good Player. practically nothing there might be some tation" would be the last consideration Mr. Taubenhaus, the French master, is excuse or apology. Were they even rich with Mr. Heiser. We do not for a mo a genuine chess crank, ready to play any men, by saving their money that fact ment wish to insinuate that young Harri as Mr. SPORTING NOTES. where and at any time, and is a master alone might of itself render them inde son can play any such billiards of tactical surprises. pendent, but, with perhaps the single ex Heiser for fun that would be expecting The promptness and accuracy with which. ception of Frank Ives, it is a question if too much, when it is known that Heiser D. G. Balrd has won the championship of the exhibi New York State Chess Association. J. N. Sho- he seizes on an opponent's mistake is an any expert to be found in this country can probably defeat Schaefer in an elegant lesson in chess, and, to those who to-day has enough cash on hand to buy his tion game. It is very well known, how walter is second. good" in exhi Manitoba won the international curling trophy follow the game much, is amusing as well. Sunday dinner. We do not now refer to ever, that Harrison is "no February 15, at Winnipeg, by defeating Nettle- In discussing the various chess masters ot Slosson or Daly, for these men must bitions, but in contests for money plays at ton and McOullough, of St. Paul, and two rinks the world he advanced the unusual state come under the head of room keepers. least a part of his game. That is probably of 17 points. him and from Duluth, by a majority ment that success in the game was largely why Mr. Heiser declines to meet At Hamer, Feb. 23, the world's amateur a matter of physical strength. Of course, not the fact that "he has no reputation." championship skating race of ten thousand The fatal step in this sort of business Harrison does not in such a purely mental game considerable was recently taken by Ives and Schaefer Having refused to play metres (over six miles), was won by J. J. Eden, study was necessary, but most of the Fourneil for $1000 elevate Heiser in public opinion, but Har of Holland, in 17m., 56s., beating his own (the in refusing to play Mr. or his backers should cracks were about on a par as regards a side. Fourneil could afford to come all rison. Mr. Harrison world's record by 1m. 24 2-5s. ability, and in a tournament, or even in way from Paris, France, to play for now challenge MeLaughlin, 1 or a man who Joseph Blliott, the first sporting editor of the the can play when there are a few dollars at New York "Herald," who had been connected match play, the winner would prove in a such a sum, but Schaefer or Ives could with that paper since its founding in 1835, died majority of cases the man wtoo was strong not afford to go from Chicago to New- stake. February 13, of pneumonia. He was a pioneer est physically. York to play for less than $2500 a side. in the reporting of sporting events. In most of the big tourneys, for instance, Indeed, it is now a matter of histoiy that With such confessedly great amateur The majority of English tennis players ap players were engaged every day for from the "Young Napoleon" and the "Wizard" plavers in this country as Foss, Mullen, pear to be in favor of the proposed new rule three to six weeks. During the first round, no longer care to cross cues with anyone McCreary, Ellison, Norris, Milburn, Anson, making every ball that touches the top of the taking about half the time, the honora for less than from $5000 to $10,000 a Dugro, Oddie, Palmer and scores of others net during play a "let," thus makffag it neces would run fairly even, but the strain side! As a matter of fact, any expert who ready and willing to play tournaments sary to play the whole point over again. It is would tell in the later stages of the play, is not willing to play a match for even and contests at all times, there is no thought that the rule will do away with an un necessary element of chance without unduly pro- and the constant winners were meo. «£ $500 a side should be guarded with an eye reason to suppose that the game of bil- conspicuous endurance. pf SUfiteLcioas £ba tiw.e ha# acrjrgd, in .liar,ds iA Jhjs, QQ.uutry, is goigg into, a, de IVCarch. 18
the 25th, and I will be there to take ad vantage of it." The writer firmly believes that, inasmuch himself that Shrink as Fitzsimmons has expressed Children he will defeat Corbett with a left-hand from taking medicine. They hook, the champion will play the double- cross and defeat the Australian with the don't like its taste. But they are same blow which he has planned to anni hilate him with. eager to take what they like Young Griffo, who came to this country Scott's Emulsion, for instance. heralded as an Australian feather-weight, Children almost always like but who has not been able to fight below 130 pounds since his arrival, will have his Scott's Emulsion. first crucial test next Monday night at Coney Island. He has been particularly And it does them good. fortunate since his arrival here and has carefully avoided men with any hitting SOME CHANGES. Scott's Emulsion is the easiest, ability. If Horace M. Leeds, who is to be his opponent on Monday night, will change The Passaic Rowing Association most palatable form of Cod-liver AN INTERESTING CHAT WITH CHAM his tactics slightly and use both hands Adopts the New Rules. straight, the much-vaunted though won Oil, with the Hypophosphites of derfully clever Antipodean will have a The Passaic River Amateur Rowing PION CORBETT. defeat scored against him, and the bubble Association, at its meeting February Lime and Soda added to nourish about his invincibility will be pricked. It 15, approved the new classification of and tone up the ner is a chance for Leeds to defeat the con oarsmen adopted by the National As- the bones Why "Pompadour Jim" is SaBguiBe queror of McAuliffe, and he should make eociation of Amateur Oarsmen last vous system. The way child the best of it month, and is the first of the provincial ol DeleatiBg the Lanfcy Australiaa rowing associations to take such action. ren gain flesh and strength on The scarcity of boxing contests between The meeting, which was held at 7 Com Scott's Emulsion is surprising Fitzsimmons A Quiet Tip to Horace first-class men, suoh as Zeigler, McKeever. merce street, Newark, was well attend Leeds, Everhardt, Hanley and a score of officers and dele others that might be named, is due en ed. The following even to physicians. Leeds, Etc,____ tirely to the men themselves. Their terms gates were present: need it. for a four-round bout are almost pro Commodore, Theodore Keer, Triton Boat Club; All delicate children hibitive, and, if the game is killed they secretary, O. B. Thurber, Triton Boat Club; Don't be persuaded to accept a substitute! The interrogative that is being worked Pnaeaic Boat Club, A. B. Hopper and Fred. R. have only themselves to blame. M. A. Mullin, Druggists. 50c, and $1. to death at present is, Will the Corbett- WM. H. ROCAP. Fortmeyer; Institute Boat Club, Scott & Sowne, N. Y. All Fitzsimmons' match ever be fought? The Thomas Knowles and Robert F. Hancock; that it is a Eureka Boat Club, Max Jury. Adam Groll and writer recognizes the fact Shoulder Hits. Peter Young; Triton Boat Club, Theodore F. Athletes, puzzler and because it cannot be posi Guerin and Dr. J. F. Vinson; Newark Rowing For Baseball and FootbnlHsts, is probably the reason The date for the Percy-Valentine- fight in Club, M. A. Dougher and Matthew Quigiey. Cyclists, Horseback Riders, Boxers tively answered England is March 4. why it is so often used. If Corbett had In the Cgiit between O'Brien and Binney, at The real business of the evening be and Oarsmen's use, all the say, one could answer most em Boston, February 25, O'Brien won in fourteen gan when the committee on the pro phatically, yes! But as the match now rounds. posed amendments to the Constitution STIFF stands Fitzsimmons has practically the At Bordentown, N. J., February 20. Georga Rnd by-laws made its report. Final trump card, and the sooner he. plays it H. Cole, of Bordentown, whipped Walter Mach- action can be taken on them only after his Hn, of Mt. Holly in nine rounds. a month's notice, but the meeting voted the better it will be for himself and Billy Hill, Muldoon's "Pickaninny," defeated future standing as a boxer in this coun John Burns, of Brockton, in six rounds at the to take them up last night and consider PRICE, try. ___ Crib Club, Boston. February 20. The fight was them, in order that any other changes for a pnrse of $200. desired might be proposed at the same Charlie McKeever's four-weeks-old challenge time. The discussion which followed 20c&85e During Corbett's engagement in this to all would-be lightwHght champions is still lasted until a very late hour, and devel- city last week the writer spent much unaccepted, and his $250 deposit with the of opinion on time in his company, and had several "Philadelphia Record" is still uncovered. open a great diversity Per Box. quiet chats as to his future plans. The Stanton Abbott is making preparations to leave some points. for home. Abbotfs visit to America has not The proposed amendment adopting match being of greater interest to the success. Abbott believes that STRENGTHENS THE MUSCLES. was discussed in all been a howling the new racing classification met wilh sporting world it he will fare better in the land of his birth. no opposition; but the proposition to K. tfOUGEKA & CO., AGliNTS U. S., its phases, and Corbett first, last and Dick Moore, the Western middleweight, and annual 30 N. WILLIAM ST., N. Y. all the time, laid particular stress on Tom McCarthy fought ten rounds at Woburn, transfer the supervision of the his eagerness to prove that he is Fitz Mass., February 21, for the gate receipts. Moore regatta from the commodore to the had all the best of It after the first two rounds, Regatta Committee was bitterly op simmons' master with the gloves. When awarded the fight. do if Fitz- and he was posed by some of the delegates, and asked what he intended to The glove contest between Casper Leon and rejected. There was somuions continued to default in his J. Bertraud, the bantam weight pugilists, has probably will be payments of the stake money he Iwen declared off, as the latetr could not make H!SO an objection made to the amend said: "Well, as you know, the weight, 110 pounds. "Eddie" Sautry may ment which allows the Regatta Com business judgment guides me now meet Bertrand. mittee to audit its bills instead of the in every move I make, Fitzsimmons hound Jack McAuliffe says he has received assurances entire association. An amendment re- from a prominent Southern sport that in the days to intervene ed me, used the newspapers to ventilate event of Young Griffo defeating Horacs Tweeds he qirinjr at least seven himself as to how easily he could defeat will be matched to meet Griffo at New Or between the receipt of the application Fine Tables, Carom, Combination and Pool me and practically goaded me into a match. leans to a finish. for membership of any club and the voi:c oftheBrunHwlck Halke Collencler Make. Rather than be placed in a false position "Sam" Kelly, the ex-amateur featherweight upon it was approved. Several other Orders from all parts of the world promptly attended to before the sporting world I acquiesced and champion, and "Eddie" Council, have agreed were adopted. Over 1,OOO,OOO Noise Subduers Sold. time to make the frac con miner amendments gave him his own to settle their differences in a skin glove was generally expressed JOHN £UEAHAN,Continental llotsl,Agent,Phi!a.Pa tional deposits. During the interval he test to a finish, next month. The winner will The opinion has had considerable trouble. His boxing receive a $500 purse. that the adoption of the new classifica partner was killed by accident and he has The six-round boxing contest between 'Peter tion will have an immediate and bene quarreled with his manager, and in conse Maher and Jiin Hall, at Boston, last night, ficial effect upon the clubs of the as quence of which has been unable to make ended in a draw. The bout proved to be a pal sociation, and will result in a largely ELECTRIC TELEPHONE the 2500 spectators present Sold outright, no rent, no royalty. Adxpted his payments good. Now it is no more pable "fake," and increased interest in the racing on the to City, Village or Country Needed in every than right that he should personally com loudly hissed and jeered the principals. Passaic during the coming season. home, shop, store and office. GreiUest conv«u- municate with me and ask indulgence. To A giant boxer is now becoming prominent In I ience and best seller on earth. no Sydney, New South Wales, named Peter Felix, Aecnta make frona £9 to $5O prr day* the contrary, he has ignored me and who is rejx>rted to be six feet, four inches iu One in n. residence means a sale to all the doubt concluded that the pressure of pub height and weighing about 200 pounds. He re OARSMEN IN SESSION. neighbors. Fin* instruments, no toy», work* lic opinion would prevent me from confis cently defeated Dan Keeley, of Victoria, in 12 anywhere, any distance. Complete, re»dy for deposit already up, which I us« when shipped. Can be put up by any one, cating the rounds. Middle States Regatta Association never out of order, no repairing, lasts a life have a perfect right to do. In this he is "Jem" Smith and "Ted" Pritchard have Holds Its Annual Meeting. time. Warranted. A money ranker Write mistaken. I am going to use the same made a match to box to a finish for $1000 a side, W P. Harrlson & Co., Clerk 10. Columbus. 0- business judgment in consummating this at catch weights and four ounce gloves, on The annual meeting of the Middle match as I did in making it, and, unless May 10. One hundred and twenty-five dollars a States Regatta Association was held Fitzsimmons comes to me personally or side has been posted. The Bolingbroke Club has Feb. 20, at the Hotel Marlborough, New writes, asking an extension within a rea offered a purse for the fight. busi Mandolins, Banjos & Violins pugi York. There was no important Premium Guitars, sonable time, I shall forthwith claim all Mike Keerney, ex-champion light-weight ness transacted, with the exception of "* ONLY $5 FOR EITHER. "* list of New England, died In Wilmington, Del., received bigbeit moneys up as forfeit for non-compliance was at one time the adoption of the rules governing the These instruments have signed." Feb. 24. of consumption. He award for Tone, Finish and Material, add With the agreement the sparring partner of Jack MacAuliffe, and was National Association of Amateur Oars retail for $12.00, hut in order to thoroughly well-known in sporting circles. The remains Considerable time was used in introduce them in erery locality, we "ill will be taken to Lynn, Mass., for interment. men. tell a limited number at above price. Sim taking it for granted that date for the annual instru The writer, Frank Wongo, the Indian, of Portsmouth, Va., discussing the best plified Instructor free with every everything would be adjusted in course three- regatta, as nearly every delegate pres ment when cash accompanies order. Also boxers would and William Duke, of Baltimore, fought a «
of the third, fourth and fifth men in the of the local organization. The Englishmen respective events. The month of July was September 21 as the date for the 10.000 14K. Solid Gold-PIated agree to FREE! WATCHKS with Elegant named as the most suitable for holding contest, as already briefly told by cable, i'liHiji and Charm to Match. the contest. All the recommendations and give the personnel of party, togethei $15.00, made by Mr. Ellis were approved. with explanations and suggestions. FBEE! VALUE, If Yale men figure prominently in the The foregn team will probably be com ARE YOU coming intercollegiate championship games posed of the following gentlemen, with I*orriHi«-r'si ,Excelsior quite probable that they will C. B. Fry, G. Sha\v, Hair Forcer positively pro and it is others:. G. A, Bradley, duces a.luxuriant growth and refuse to qorapete, it faay cause serious A: R,. Downer, F. C. Bredin, W. E. L-ut- ofbriirori the baldest head, complications. In this1 event, would the yens, E. S. Horan, R. Williams, W. J. M. rapidly cures bald patches, trip be abandoned? This is a contingency Barry and S. Ovenden. Mr. Bradley, al scanty partings, hair fall- that h&s not been provided for, and yet it though already a duly-elected member of irrgl thin eyfebrows and may happen. the London Athletic Club, has but recently eyelashes, and restores The report of the retiring Executive joined, and has done so, it is said, ex gray hair to original color. Committee on an alliance with the Ama pressly for this competition. Absolutely forces whiskers and moustaches teur Athletic Union was a most favorable The series of events, as agreed upon, are: on the smoothest face at any ape. Price one. There was considerable debate be One hundred yards, 120-yard hurdle, 220 $1.00 per bottle. Sold by A. LOKRIMER & tween the delegates over the proper way to yards, 440 yards, half-mile, one mile, three CO., 107 N. Paca St.. Baltimore, Md._____ treat the matter. Delegate Kendrick. of miles, high jump, broad jump, 16-pound Pennsylvania, suggested that a committee, sbjot, hammer. The grounds on which to Read Our Grand Offer! COLLEGE ATHLETES consisting of the following gentlemen, be hold these important games have not been Don't Miss This Chance 1 appointed to consider the matter, and be chosen, but Manhattan Field or Travers* given full power to take whatever action Island will doubtless be selected. TO INTRObUCE they thought best: James P. Lee, of Har HAYE A WARM TIME AT THEIR vard; Guy Richards, of Columbia; C. H. Pointers. Lorriiw's Excelsior Mi Forcer. Sherrill, of Yale; P. Vredenburg, of Prince- The Atlantic Association of the A. A. U. ANNUAL MEETING, ton, and Mr. Giland, of Pennsylvania. will hold its annual meeting on March ,20 at 412 These BEAUTIFUL Messrs. Sherrill and Lee agreed that the Library street, this city. watches are st>M in jewelry question, which concerned all the col It has been definitely decided that the athletic stores at $10 to $15, but in leges, was of too great importance to be contest between the London and New York Ath order to advertise our goods Pennsylvania, With the Aid of the dcided by representatives Of only five col letic Clubs will be held on September 21. and get new- customers, we leges and recommended that the/powers Dartmouth College has voted to suspend nil re will send one WATCH (lady's Smaller Colleges, Carries All Belore of the committee be curtailed. This was lations with the triangular Dartmouth-Williams- or gent's tsto)' ABSOLUTELY done, the committee .being requested to Amherst League for one year, and to settle all FKfiK to yon if you comply differences by arbitration. with the terms pf our 4xold turn its report over to the secretary, who Watch Offer. If you Her An International Meeting De will send copies to each college for a mail A probable alliance between the Intercol want one, send" $1.00 for a vote, the same to be completed within legiate Athletic Association and the A. A. U, large "bottle of Lorrimer's cided Upon, Etc. : three .weeks from the date the report is is mentioned on good authority as the next JBxeelisior Hair,. J'orcer and received. important step -in the progress of amateur sport. we will send our Cold The Setonis Athletic Association, of Seton WatcH Offer at samo The much-talked-of international ath ELECTION SURPRISES. Hall College, has elected theso officers for the tilne.' "We send the Watch mus The surprise of the meeting developed present year: President, J. J. MoDonough, vice I*? registered ma.il letic meeting between the men of when the election of members of the Ex president, Eugene Kiukead; secretary, Banks M. and guarantee eafe delivery cle of the universities and colleges of Moore. to you. When you get the' ecutive Committee took place. It Was the beautiful watch we shall the United States and Oxford and Cam defeat of Sherman Day, the Yale candi In a wrestling match at Cleveland, February expect yon. to, tell your bridge now seems assured. The ad date. This means that Yale will not have 19, between Torn Morton, of Detroit, and Ed. friends, as we want to build Atherton, of Belfast, N. Y., the former fell up our business in your, visability of holding such a contest was a voice in the councils of the association seriously injured. discussed at the annual meeting of the for one year at least. P. J. Kendrick, of against some scenery and was locality. Send this adver-; rep Atherton was awarded the match. tisement and $1.00 to. A. Intercollegiate Athletic Association, Pennsylvania, was nominated by the The New York-University Athletic Association Lorrimcr & "'Go.,' 107 N. resentative of Harvard for the presidency Psca St., Baltimore, Md. held at the Fifth Avenue Hotel, New and has elected the following officers for the ensuing York, February 23, and the delegates of the association. Nobody opposed, year: President, Bruce G. Phillips; vice presi the secretary was instructed to cast one dent, Chester F. Whitney; secretary, Henry W. present decided by an overwhelming ballot for him. Mr. B. Davies, of Wesley Brown; . treasurer, Edw.in L. Garvin; captain, majority to have it. The delegates pres an, and F. L. Goddard, of Trinity, were John T. jFeatherson; manager,. J. Bradley. ent were as folllows: rival candidates for the office of vice presi The annaul election of officers of the Ford- Yale G. K. B. Wade, W. O. Hlckok and Sher- dent. After a brisk election Mr. Goddard ham College Athletic Association resulted as uian Day. Wesleyan University H. A. Sutton was declared elected by a vote of 11 follows; President, John C. McCarthy, '96; and A. (J. Pomcroy. Stevens College J. F. Hun votes to 6. J. D. Pell, of Brown, and H. J. Waverly, N. Y. ;; vice president, C. E. Malone, ter and J. P. Kennedy. Princeton T. S. Hunt- Curtis, of the College of the City of New '98, Lancaster, Penna.; treasurer, J. G. Gaynor, VIGOR "MEN ington, D. R. James, Jr., and E. B. Turner. York, were nominated for the office of '&?,:'• Syracuse, N. Y. J secretary, J. D. Delaney, Trinity F. M. Goddnrd. College City of New Curtis was elected. Russell '95, New York City. Easily, Quickly, Permanently Restored. York H. J. Curtis, W. E. Strobel and F. B. treasurer. Mr. Vermilya. Swarthmore College Mr. Lippincott. Van Arsdale, of Rutgers, and M. A. Sin- W«aitnea0, Nervousness, Lafayette College R. H. MacCullongli. Fordham ford, of Union, ran for the office of secre CRICKETJOTES. Debility, and all the train College S. Louis Tracey, Harding Fish,er and J. tary. Mr. Van Arsdale was the victor. The of evils from early errors or Harvard University George A. names of five gentlemen were placed in D. McCarthy. The proposition of the Belmont Cricket Club later excesses, the results of Crorupton, Mr. Bingham and Mr. Bullock. Co nomination for four places on the Execu overwork, sickness, worry, lumbia College F. L. Pell, H. J. Chataln and G. to arrange for the visit to this country of an tive Committee: E. S. Kirby, of Colum Irish eleven will be revived this year. etc. Full strength, devel G. Kirby.. New York University Bruce J. Phil bia; J. Walsheid, College of the City of opment and tone given to lips, J; F. Fetherston and H. P. Hardw'en, Jo G. J.: Mordaunt, - well known in cricket cir New York; Sherman Day, of Yale; Mr. cles In this country, has been elected captain every organ and portioi^ Cornell University George "vK. Rulisori, W. C. G. R. Swain, of. White a'ftd E. P. Andrews. Pennsylvania. Uni Cr.ampton, of Harvard; of the Oxford University eleven for 1895. of the body, Simple, nat versity a. M, Coates, F. S. Ellis and S. M. Princeton. Aided by the efforts of the E. J. Bonsfield, a once well-known English ural methods. Immedi- Kendrick. Brown University1 Arthur £>. Gall, Pennsylvania men, Crampton and Swaiu amateur, and a former.member of the Lancashire ate improvement seen. Union College W. A. Twiford and L. C. Baker. were elected and Day defeated. eleven, died February 5, at Torquay, Eng. Failure impossible. 2,000 references. Boolt, Rutgers College G. S. Hobart and' Russell Van ''.' . YALE/AtJD ''TENN'V'.AT WAR. The cricket team, of the Cambria Athletic explanation and proof s mailed (sealed), tree. Argdale. Georgetown^-Frank McOermott.' =, Dart- Association is negotiating for the lease of the mouthJ-A. Gi.i.Bugbee and Mr. .Chaise. The Yale and. Pennsylvania men clashed Wayne Junction grounds- for the coming season, CO., Buffalo, N.Y. " ' >. MR. ELLIS': (SUGGESTION. many times during the meeting. It seem one of the team ERIE MEDICAL ed to be .a case of war tb the knife be L. C. V. Bathurst, who was The iMea of sending1 a team to Eng of English amateurs that visited this country tween them. Mr. Shierrill, of Yale, atad last season, recently was awarded his degree at land to represent the association in a MivBllis, of Pennsylvania, were the lead Oxford Ui iversity. series of .field and. track events against ers in the verbal fight, and at times they The annual cricket match between the United the English 'varsity athletes was sug became quite personal in their remarks. States and Canada will be played tbis year in gested by F. B. Ellis, of the University To the surprise of the knowing men, Penn Canada, probably on the ground of the Hamilton sylvania came out of the struggle with Cricket Club. For a number of years past it of Pennsylvania. Mr. Ellis recommend to play international of the flying colors. The delegate of Georgetown has been the custom ed that the Executive Committee eudeavored to have the one mile walk matches in Toronto. association be instructed to communi stricken from the intercollegiate pro The Columbia Crickat Club, of Brooklyn, has cate with the proper authorities of the gramme, and a three-mile run submitted. these new officers: T. O. Cliff, president; Joshua on or ulceration 01 mucous universities of Oxford and Cambridge This was defeated. Pennsylvania later L. Kvans, captain ; 3. B. Bradford, vice captain; membranes. N'on - astringent R. Bradford, secretary and treasurer, address, 118 and guaranteed not to stricture. for a meeting between a team com tried hard to induce the delegates to add West One Hundred and First street; executive in the the three miles run to the programme, but S01LO BY 1>RI CJOISTS posed of the .firsts and seconds committee, A. F. Harding, R. Bradford, Joshua r seut in plain wrapper, by intercollegiate championship games this failed. L. Evans. " express, prepaid, on.receipt of spring, and such a representative team It was decided to hold the preliminary The'; teain of English amateurs captained by R. athletes of Great Britain heats of the following events on the day S. Lucas played their second game at Barbadoes, of University before the date of the games, instead of on February 1, 2, when their opponents were an as may be selected by Oxford and Cam the morning of the competitions, as here eleven of " the United Services. The match T&e Evans Chemical Co. bridge. tofore: Quarter-mile, 100-yard dash, 220- ended in a draw, the respective totals being: Yale, through C. H. Sherrill, vigorous yard dash, 120-yard hurdle race, half-mile, England, 247; United Services, 124 and 148 for ly opposed the recommendation. Mr. 220-yard hurdle race, two-mile bicycle race. five wickets, debarring from The London "Field''' of February 9 reports a Sherrill said that in view of the fact Swarthmore's amendment, cricket match On the ice at Sheffield Park, where that the London Athletic Club and competition in the intercollegiate cham the opposing teanis were guests of Lord Shef practically pionship games any athlete who since en field, on February 2. A. Midley's team put 119 New York Athletic Club had tering college had been trained by any made arrangements for ah international runs together, beating the lot captained by A. athletic club, met an ignominious fate. It Blaekman Half a dozen runs. A similar match FOR SYPHILIS AND meeting,-and that the English team would was not even seconded. took place-at Ingatestone, Essex, the same after be composed of the leading college athletes The University of Iowa, the University noon . - ' : '. ;- . /. " ' " in 'Great Britain he thought it would be of California, ; Syracuse University and The cricket association of the St. George Ath DISEASES OF THE BLOOD unwise in view of this to arrange the Dartmouth were elected to membership. letic Club, of New York,'has elected these new games advocated by Pennsylvania. The University of Vermont and Hobart Col officers: President, Rev. W. 'S. Ralnsford; vice- THE ONLY CURE is Mr. Ellis replied that the time was never lege were expelled from membership for presidents. W. Harmoh Brown. W. Fculke and moi'e ripe- than at present "for the proposed W: H. Shifeffelin; captain, F. J. GhadWick; vice- non-paymnt of dues. ;The University of captain, F.' J. Davldson; secretary, G. H. meeting and said the affair would stimulate Michigan was given until April 1 to liqui Covert; treasurer, W. H. Alnsworth'. T. C. Tur a great Interest in college athletics in this date its indebtedness to the association ner, O. Hammond, "elective members of executive country. * After a long wrangle the ques or be expelled. committee. tion was finally put to a vote and carried.' After a long wrangle it was decided, by The Brooklyn Cricket :'CInb has elected these Eighteen, votes were recorded iti favor of a vote of 10 to 0, to reconstruct the in officers: Vice-President, H. Tuttle; secretary. A. the meeting and three against. The nega tercollegiate programme of events which A. Adams; treasurer, B. Maauel; captain, Her tive votes were cast by Princeton, Yale will hereafter be decided in the following mann Helms: vice-captain, H. S. M. Oravrford; ami Columbia. Harvard did not vote. order: captain of second eleven, C. H. Owen; vice-cap The Harvard men defended their- position 1 One hundred yards dash, semi-final. tain, A. H. Olton. The election of a president by stating that, while many athletes of the 2_One hundred and twenty yards hurdle race, was deferred, and it looks likf-ly that this im We send the marvelous French portant office is to be again left open, as has CALTHOS free, arid a university favored it. they recognized the semi-final. two seasons. Remedy fact that numerous obstacles would have 3 Half mile ran. been the case for the past legal guarantee that CALTHOS will to be overcome before they could pledge 4 Two mile bicycle race, semi-final. STOP IM«ehni-s:es LIGHT JUBILANT JERSEY. THE MOSQUITO MAGNATES INTEND DOING. Indeed it is. the L, A, W, Meet They Plan Accordingly Plenty ol How do we know? Tract Racing, But Road Speeding Discouraged. Not by guess work. Park, Feb. 25. Ex-Chief Consul Holmes, of the New Jersey di vision^ proposes to support a bill in the New~ Jersey Legislature that, if passed, By actual measure will s curtail a number of the privileges that cyclists noAv enjoy, and put an ef fectual stop to road racing in New Jer ment and accurate testing of each separate part of the bicycle. sey. A clause in the bill prohibits the riding of bicycles through any city, town, vil- By using our Victor Dynamometer. lage;-br borough in the State at a greater speed than twelves miles an hour under any . circumstances. This prohibitive ( You have heard this before ) * clause will result in strong opposition be ing "brought to; bear to defeat the pas sage of the bill. All the notable road races are held in New Jersey, and to "VICTOR BICYCLES LEAD." put an effectual stop to the practice of holding these contests is bound to result in a bitter' warfare between the road and non-road racing factions. Some of the leading men in the New Jersey division argue that the suppression of road racing will, be a valuable aid to the division, as many persons who would be riding would be held during the week begin Talker "! would Join the ranks of the. is the custom of Paris racing men of ridiug wheels to-day and encouraging the sport ning July 8. professionals, if they were not so full ol machines with handle-burs, minus the are deterred from doing so by reason of Arrangements have been made to crooks." Tucker "Oh, you are mistaken _ usual handles, with the end slig'utly the many accidents on the roads result a uniform width of about that. There's al Association. The statement of a quarrel same machine and adopting the same over the division of profits is entirely pose as that natural phenomenon he false. It is rumored that because of will be .on the best way to achieve the the falling through of our d'eal the asso same remarkable speed results. As well ciation will not hold its athletic games, might blindness be considered a step which are now scheduled. We hope towards Miltonian genius. Of course, this is not so, and will give them our the experience of all distinguished ex support, if held, knowing that they are ponents of pace possesses a certain with us in the stand we have taken. amount of value; but it is a value which "The Times" takes great pleasure in must be treated analytically rather being able to set at rest the rumors than accepted positively; considered that the annual Martin Road Race broadly, not adopted individually. There would not be run this year. Mr. H. C. fore, while we admit the interest which SfANDARDof EXCELLENCE' Martin said last night that there was always appertains to personal details no basis for the stories and that his of famous riders, we do not believe that great cycling classic will be run as those details gain one particle of addi Light, yet most du usual on Decoration Day. The prizes tional or actual value for an ordinary rable an "Up-to-date" will be more valuable than ever." cyclist from the fact that that the ex perience they denote is that of a famous bicycle in every par CONSEQUENCE OF WHICH THE FAULTS OF FASHION. rider. ticular. More exclusive improvements than any RACING WILL They Are Responsible For the Ab PLAYING PROPHET. OCCUR. sence From Cycling of an Elderly other. Fully guaran- Class of Riders. Here Comes a Wise Man Who, Look _ teed. Some Military Officers Thought Their It is a pity that cyclists are so domi ing Into the Future, Sees There nated by fashion. There is many an Only Retrogression For Cycling. Prices, $100, $90, $75, $50. elderly It may not Dignity Was Not Enough Respected man at present whose nerves be exactly calculated to Send for Handsomely Illustrated Cata are not what they were, and who only surprise those who take the trouble to logue, giving full particulars FREE- and Therefore desires to potter gently about the town, look at things a little deeper than the Kicked Martin An or amble along suburban roads, yet surface to be told that the cycle is now nounces His who makes himself comparatively miser at its zenith, and that all future move-, r Race Is On, able on a safety, when he would be per rnent is bound to be of the retrograde I^emington firms so,, ____——————• fectly happy on a good up-to-date tri order. This pessimistic prophecy may Buffalo, Feb. 24. The Press C. C., cycle. The power of slowing up indefi be calculated to give a set-back to the 313 and 315 Biroadcuay, through President Wesley, explains from nitely, and coming to a standstill when enthusiasm of the novice of the first its standpoint why the proposed indoor desired the steadiness in traffic, and on season, or the man who accepts as (Factories: Ilion, N. Y.) bicycle races which were to be held at slippery surfaces the great parcel-carry gospel everything he hears, but there the Arsenal under the joint auspices ing capacity and other little of advantages is too much of the "wolf" about the wife, with tears in her eyes and a tremor the Sixty-fifth R. A. A. and the P. C. peculiar to the tricycle, appeal to him cry for it to secure commendation or in her voice said: C. failed to materalize. strongly. 'But he does not dare to pur even attention from the experienced "Well, John, I suppose I must let you In a communication to the "Times chase a three-wheeler, for fear he will rider. The very same thing was said go, but it seems as if it would break my Mr. Wesley says: be set down at once as a Methuselitic five years ago, and will be repeated heart." "The joint meet of the Sixty-fifth crock, unable to balance a safety. This five years hence by those who are "But I shall probably be back to-night Regiment A. A. and the Press Cycling is mistaken pride, decidedly, but it is either habitually pessimistic or those all right." Club being off we think that a state common enough, owing to the unneces who have not probed the subject deeply "I hope so, dear. But kiss the baby ment of the cause should be made sarily violent odium cast upon the steady- again. Keep on the smooth portion of the to enough to be able to venture a reliable road, dismount at car tracks and stones, the public, that it may know just how going three-wheeler of late. Yet the prophecy. and if if oh, the matter stands. Last January, hear historic classification, "the aged, the ner John! It is hard, hard, to vous, So far from the cycle declining in let you go into such danger!" ing that the Sixty-fifth Regiment A. A. .and the delicate," still holds good popularity, we dare affirm that it has was about to hold a series of athletic where tricycles are concerned, if only not those who begun to attain to the favor that is HE games, we at once, through our pres can be thus described would in store, and the favor that it will ob COULDN'T FIND IT. ident, communicated with their president be sensible enough to see it. A smart and active old tain more and more as the prejudice Looked the Dictionary Through and assured him that notwithstanding man or woman should, against it dies the natural death that the past differences between our organi of course, select a two-wheeler; but Without Avail. such are not the rule "Irish overtakes all prejudices sooner or later. zations we would give the games our Cyclist." Taking all things into consideration, we She was the wife of a Western self- hearty support, expressing our regret that think that the cycle has made really made man; she had taken to cycling anything should have happened to dis WHAT FREDDY THINKS. wonderful progress up to the present, because it was fashionable; she was en turb our hitherto friendly relations. This and this in the face of difficulties that gaged in writing a letter to the manu led to a meeting between the presidents England Has Nothing to Fear From might have proved a serious bar to facturer about the new wheel she had of the two organizations and a propo American-Made the advancement ordered, while her husband sat at the sition to hold Machines. of a sport founded up other side of a joint bicycle meet. Af "I think," said F. J. Osmond, one time on a less satisfactory basis. There is the table reading the re ter meetings of the Board of Governors champion of that about the wheel which very ports of the hog market. of both organizations several meetings England and now a bicycle few "Is it 'eu' or 'ue' in. pneumatic?" she maker, in a. recent interview in "Wheel other sports if any possess. The de asked, of representatives from each were held, a ing," "the Americans lightful freedom and sense of buoyant as she looked up at him. sanction was procured from the L. A. can compete with 'Plagued if I know," he replied after W. us in cheap machines. They use auto independence are such that a rider will and an agreement was reduced to matic machinery, and their go a mile or two out of his way a moment's thought. writing, and both organizations went idea seems with the "Get the dictionary and see, won't to be to turn out machines quickly ra most absolute equanimity, whereas if you, please?" to work to make ther than well. This automatic ma he were on foot or in any driven vehicle she said, nibbling on her THE EVENT A SUCCESS. chinery has been prominently the fact would pen. "Several weeks after four officers of brought cause considerable an He was accommodating and got down the regiment, before my notice in equipping our fac noyance, varying in amount according Major Parsons, Captains tory, and I to the book. After five minutes' search he Lewis, Rowland, and Haffa, who are recognized that for the best the sensitiveness of his dispositon. appealed to her. neither officers class of work some of it was useless. We will not go so far as to say that nor directors of the Such as we have ordered the cycle "I can't find it," he said, helplessly. Athletic Association, prevailed on Gen. is being con is the cure for all the ills to "Why yes, you can," she insisted. ''It'9 Welsh to refuse the structed to special designs to which we which human flesh is heir, but it comes use of the Arsenal have contributed. In America very in every dictionary." for the meet, after Col. Chapin, who the ma near to being a universal panacea, "Well, by hokey, my dear," he re was then in command, chinery does the vyork and unskilled as those who have given it a fair trial had given his lads 'feed' the machines. If they sponded, "it isn't in this one. I've looked consent, saying if the meet was held utilized will be only too willing to testify. Be clean through the N's and is isn't there." they would resign from the regiment. skilled labor to the extent we do here sides its curative properties, cycling is that alone would render it almost im decidedly a medicine which is pleasant Their reason was that they had been possible badly treated by the Press Cycling for them to compete with us, to the taste, and there is a certain se THEORY VS. PRACTICE. Club. apart from the fact that they cannot ductive fascination about it which might "There buy material that will compare with almost allow of its adoption of the catch- Papa Knew All About Tea'chliig His is no use in threshing over ours either in quality or old straw, but in the fight of last year variety. No," phrase "once used, always used." Few, Son to Ride, But Failed When He there were concluded Mr. Osmond emphatically, indeed, are those who have really grown things said and done by "they might bring over machines made Tried It. members of both organizations which tired of cycling, and with these few Papa was an old-time racing were wrong. on the American alarm clock principle, there will probably be found other man, As to Capt. Haffa, he and cut our . prices, but they couldn't ex papa knew just how easy it was to teach may have some cause of complaint; the traneous circumstances which have com anyone to ride a give better value than tha English bined to cause the bicycle, yet Willie's others have none, Capt. Rowland hav makers." rider to abandon the mother had her misgivings when she ing lasted as president but one meet wheel, quite foreign to any supposition saw her son go into the carriage house ing, after which Col. Welch appointed .that the cycle has lost its power to to take his first lesson in cycling from another, and should not be considered DOCTORS DIFFER. charm. "Wheeler." his father. For a time there was silence in the matter. The president of the broken only by the grunting of a man Press Cycling Club met the above offi Then "You Pays Yer Money and Yer LOGIC. who seemed to be busy running around cers, in conference, after having seen Takes Your Choice." with a boy who was not doing exactly them severally on different occasions, A contemporary says: "If you ankle Something For Every Cycling Dog as he was expected to. Finally the ex and endeavored to straighten the mat badly use toe-clip's." We say if you berry to Read and Remember. plosion came and the listening wife- ter out. What they wanted was heard the AN APOLOGY TO THEM. ankle badly do not use them, as a man An ordinance pending in the city coun irate father say: "You un who does not make good use of his an cil contemplates a tax of $2 mitigated young rhinosceros, if you don't "The president of the Press Cycling each upon keep your Club expressed himself as willing to kles without clips will soon give up at bicycles. This measure is now in the feet on the pedals and quit do anything in reason to conciliate tempting to work them in the least if hands of the judiciary committee; it flinging your arms around as if you were he goes in for clips, and will degenerate should get no further. trying to catch flies with them, I''11 hit them, but would not stultify himself you a or his club by acceding to their de into a toe digger. Personally we never Bicycles are not luxuries, nor are they whack on the top of the head that ' find any need for toe-clips, even at the owned mainly by the rich. To impose a will knock the birds at the antipodes out mands; believing that they were unjust of and uncalled for, we being no more in highest speeds attainable over give and tax upon them would be to place a their nests." Then the carriage house the wrong in the affair of last year take roads. But we know many men handicap upon thousands of young wo door opened, and out came a red faced than they were and having been worse who do not experience this certainty of men and young men, clerks, salesmen, man and a scared-looking boy; the lessoa than unfairly treated by Major Par- pedaling, and to them toe-clips are a workingmen and invalids who belong was over. eons, even if he maintains his posi help. In using clips the greatest care to the middle and lower classes of life. tion, as to his promise made us, by a should be exercised in the ankling, or If more revenue is needed, and it is it will soon be thought to be necessary A Woman's Way. technicality. found that one gets into to tax vehicles, Detective "Yes, madame, "The case is just like the pernicious habit of pedaling by the why not tax the pleasure carriages of there Is a this: The Press the chance that you might recover the stolen Cycling Club made the first overtures clip instead of by the pedal. We have rich rather than the bicycles of the bicycle if you remember the number of and went more than half way in en- seen many men who were well out of poor. d'eavoring to settle past difficulties. their novitiate, and should have known A certain proportion of bicyclists are Mrs. Wheeler "Oh, is that so, sir? When They entered into an agreement in better, riding with their heels in the air able and would be willing to pay an it was given me I was very careful to good faith with the Sixty-fifth Regi at the top of the stroke (and all the rest unjust tax, but there are many bicyclists look at the number and write it down oa who cannot pay the proposed tax a little bit of paper." ment A. A., which would have been of of it too), and if they had used toe-clips with Detective "Where equal benefit. This arrangement has thev would have ridden their machines out hardship. The majority of bicycle is it?" riders are poor. Mrs. Wheeler "Why, in the toolbag of been declared off; not by any one in with their first or "great" toes alone. They should not be taxed. the machine that was stolen." authority in either organization, but "Bi News." As a solution of the question we suggest by the before mentioned Major Parsons, that the aldermen who are fathering Captains Rowland, Lewis, and Haffa. this ordinance throw it into the waste The Same Principle. who are willing to allow a grievance COPYING. basket and add a little extra to the "Diiiy," said Mr. Dolan, "phwat do yez they dispose mane which is more fancied than real to No Amount of. Chicago "Dispatch." to do wid all yer boysicklin' afther gland in the way of the best interests of This Will Make an yez get to be a nion?" of the Sixty-fifth Regiment A. A. At Imitation Equal Genuine. She Knew the Danger. "I'd like to be an amachoor," replied It is a matter for regret the youngster. the best their position is childlike and rather than A fond husband and devoted father was "Well, bear in moind NEEDS SOOTHING SYttUP, amusement when we note how eagerly bidding his wife farewell phwat Oi tell yez. not the small at the door of Bein' an amaohoor an' worruking success apology- The Press Cycling Club and green novice imitates their happy suburban home. ful an a job av bricklayin' ginerally de- has the best of good feeling for the the position of the large and wary Zim- As he prepared to mount his new 18- pinds on wan t'ing an' that's moindin' pitLcers and members of the Athletic mermau. He thinks that by riding the pound, wood-rimmed, $40 bicycle, his the boss phwat pays yer." . , . . . Men and Boys ALL COLORS. For logs, si. STRAWBRIDGE & CLOTHIER, MARKET & EIGHTH STS., have seen men who rode well compelled by takes any notice of it siaoe bloomers came The following is the description of A accident to dismount without the aid of into use." bicycle - recently built and invented by a that left pedal, and it has been' really Ordinary folks do not dream of buying rural villager of Belgium: "Wheels 12 ft. amusing to see the way they try not to do bicycles now. Very, very few yearn tp in height, two pieces of inch diameter gas It in putting out the left leg and eventually pedal through the keen and biting winds tube shaped into a tire, steel axle 2 in. iu lying down in the attempt. It is really which are blowing, and it is only the diameter. The propu'sion of this wonder surprising how difficult it Is to reverse more enthusiastic and robust specimens ful machine is performed by a mechanism without practice a simple movement in who are able to go awheel. attached to the axle by a windlass, on volving the use of the right leg in place A Western paper, commenting on the ar which is a handle, worked by a hinge, strik of the left. When you consider that being rival in its midst of a cycle agent, says: ing one of the arms of the windlass as it able to do this may save you from col "The bicycle ageut has been with us revolves." 'Good Lord! lision on the road, it is worth some slight nearly ten days now and the wheel has A well-known member of the Royal Irish practice to have more ways than one of not captured a single woman rider!" So! Constabulary has made a careful census of getting off the lowly safety. British Sport. Kow about the married ones, then? the number of cyclists iu the force, and James Leayking, au Indiana genius, in finds that it foots up to no less than 4700. vented a tire valve of some merit, but This represents an expenditure for ma was unable to sell any of them because chines alone of over $350,000. There arc HERE THERE AND EVERYWHERE. the public did not hanker after Leayking between 12,000 and 13,000 men in the force, BANKER AND BOODLE tire valves. And still there are those who 'and' so rapidly is the popularity of cycling Puffed up au Inflated tire. foolishly ask, what is there in a name? growing with them that the member quoted A bicycle Is two continued rounds of The long-sought-for is said to have been above believes there will be at least 8000 HERE IS A NEW TIP ON HOW TO GET pleasure. found in safety oil can, without lid or of them riding within a very short time. Tangent spokes always, If you want to cover, which can only be tilled and emptied A new wrench for wheelmen is known as ute wood rims. by the spout, the latter being provided the "rapid transit," from the fact that RICH BY RACING. Love of the League may cover a rmxlti- with a removable spirally-wound nozzle by a slight thumb pressure on a spring a hydraulic-closure when the screw is released from engagement with tude of soft snaps. that acts as a nut, and the sliding jaw may be moved It is essential that the mouth b* kept put on. in either direction without turning the How Banker Fits Himsell For Boodle- closed when riding. Wo note with much surprise that A. screw. The screw lies flat on the .bur, pre In Canada, last year, 18,400 wheels, val Bassett is the Prohibitionist nominee for venting its being accidentally bent or Getting Abroad The Things He ued at $1,500,000, were sold. the Chicago Mayorality. Can it be that sprung, and a spring imder the point oa indications that the our good Abbot feared that $1000 chop There are slight might come and in consequence took this which the thumb is represented normally thermometer is ashamed of itself. of anchor to draws the nut to a true bearing on the Does and the Things He Avoids There are men in cycling who If you Chicago nomination as a sort screw and takes up all wear. gave them the world would cry for the leeward? It is said that the weaving of threads Doing When Getting Fit. moon. A certain riding school teacher, who was of aluminium 'n textile fabrici results famous for his rather thin legs, in renew inexpens When the best wheel a are not possible ing his solicitations for patronage, wished in a practically non-oxidizable, New York, Feb. 24. Yesterday George to you the best may be made of those ive material that is free from chemical ac that are. to express his obligations for past favors, tion, and can be washed without fear of Banker sailed for Europe on the Ser- when the printer, by mistake, made him to the finest via. He will at once go to Paris, and Some people know a good wheel when say, "Most respectfully offers his shanks." injury. It can be applied they see it, and others think it ought Then there was trouble. and heaviest fabrics, as the thread can be as he is under contract for one year, to take notice of them. drawn to any degree of thinness, and may he will at once begin to train for tbe "So we are to have another meeting of be made round or flat, or in any shape professional European race meets sched Will the confiding brother who believes the League's big legs. These League gath for tiro coverings, to which that nothing ever is made in vain kindly erings are remarkable for doing so little. necessary uled for the season. Banker must re tire puncture'/ use it is shortly to be put if it stands explain the A League meeting gives certain persons an to. duce his weight ten pounds to be in The woman who is proud of her back opportunity for a trip abroad at the L. A. the tests it is now being subjected form, and then he will weigh 165 pounds. hair does not require much urging to oc W.'s expense, with the added oharm of One of the most recent two-speed and Of training, Banker says that it is very cupy the front seat on a tandem. a representative position. rather three-speed gears is that due to tedious business, and says regarding his There is nothing more aggravating to a We see queer things in the cycle trade! Mr. B. Cadot, of Paris, who fixes a series plans for work: "When I get to Paris man with a trade secret than to meet a English barbers are endeavoring to add to of three chain wheels, arranged as a cone, the first thing I will have to do will be writer for the wheel press who has no their incomes by acting as cycle agents. both on the crank axle and on the driving curiosity. wheel axle. The three wheels really only to get my stomach in shape. Otherwise, Just think of lying defenceless in a bar form one, the two outer ones being in fast, continuous riding ont he track is "What's the use of having so many ber's chair while he dins into your ears wheel papers, I'd like to know?" "So the virtues of cycling and of the machine the form of rims bolted to the first wheel, impossible. After that, of course, it is sell you! while the sizes of the different wheels are merely a matter of building up strength; when one asserts anything the remainder he is anxious to o arranged that the same chain may be can deny it." "Tbe Lady Cyclist" is the title of a new engaged with any pair of wheels. Apart the food must be light and wholesome, Well, almost a publication, which will see the light of day and very little exercise must be taken, "What's in a name?" from the weight, of four extra chain whole dictionary when The Glasgow East on the 1st proximo. It is founded by R. wheels the arrangement is not automatic. say five or six miles a day at a slow Bud Married Men's .Cycling Club.' a Scot 3. Mecredy. Talking of Alexander crying gait. I shall do my tish club, is taken as an example. for new worlds to conquer, why he wasn't In choosing a cycle lamp it is well to WORK in any part of It with Mecredy and his lemember that lightness and"appearance PRELIMINARY If all the good things in cycling were lamp should first be on the road, and after a week or so mixed up in a bowl atiri handed to the annexing of the entire world of British count for little. The chronic kicker he would complain fliat" cycling journalism. held by the body part, and firmly shaken; will work up to probably ten miles a day If any signs of a rattle appear it should at a pace fast enough to make me per something was lost in the miring-. A quiet wedding occurred on Wednesday How the mighty have fallen! At a rftootit in Perth Amboy, when Charles R. Over at once be looked to. .The back springs spire. This speed will be gradually in auction in Edinburgh, Scotland, a solid- man was married to Miss Catherine Single. should also be noticed; 'frequently they creased until by the time I am ready to tired Humber tandem tricycle, lu first- The happy couple started immediately for are stiff and all but useless for their pur tackle the track I will be doing a mile in class condition, brought oue shilling! Chicago, where the groom is manager pose, if unattended to. A little oil worked 2.50 or better. Then will come the for the Overman Wheel Company. Mrs. into the rubber spring will remedy this. The springs of a cycle lamp should be Overman was formerly editor of "Kate Lastly, the lens should be looked over, and work for speed, and it will not be long oiled once and again in damp> weather. as any until the watches will register 2.30, with They are very apt to become stiff, which, Field's Washington." the . lens-holders well . examined, jolting of tfce lamp. An Australian rider was of opinion that looseness of the joints will induce the an occasional half reeled off at a 2-minute of course, induces of pneumatic tires was suf- lamp to become noisy. clip. One of the principal things that a It is reported that a consignment of the air in a pair 1100 machines arrived at Liverpool last floient to keep a safety afloat in the water, A novel form of pneumatic has been pat bicycle rider must be careful about is &iid he backed his opinion with his money. by Mr. Edward B. Rillen, of Belfast, not to reduce his weight too rapidly. week, the consigners being one of the larg ented est American makers. "Wheeling." Name, To settle the matter recourse was had to a which consists of two :flat hoops concentric Great patience is required in, getting neighboring river, and the confident rider with each other, and allowing a space of please! promptly pitched his machine iuto the down to ferfect form. To says IVa inches, or thereabouts, between them. DO IT GRADUALLY Now comes Mr. Henry Jordan, who deepest portion of it. He is stiil dredging Two inflated air tubes are placed side by he is going to ride from Michigan to Cali for it Superfluous flesh should be turned fornia ou a single wheel. That reminds ua side between the hoops, and, whilst the muscle rather than removed al The chief drawback to winter riding is tubes are connected together by their cov into of an old song: "Jordan am a hard road to the wear and tear it entails on the ma ering materials, the hoops also are connect together. A man should have plenty trabble." . ,, . chine. Rough weftther, rai», mud, stones, ed together by a series of short chains at of weight at the beginning of the rac- "What law is it that prevents so many all these deteriorating causes operate more tached centrally between the tubes, the ing.season, for if he hasn't he will never people from riding a. bicycle?" "I am powerfully in the off aeasoa than in the wheel itself, which is built on to the be able to stand the hard campaign that sure I don't know. Can you tell me?'' Bummer months towards the spoiling of a inner hoop, being thus suspended to the is before him. Here is where the fine "Certainly I can;'the law of gravitation, .bicycle, and in frosty weather some author outer hoop through the air cushion. For you goose." ities contend there is a greater liability""!© this idea certainly strikes out on, work of the trainer comes in. The same tubing of the frames. novelty man will look after me this year Ed Because a man who writes a play is fraoture in the fresh lines, is the comment of the "Cy- a playwright, it doesn't necessarily follow A well-known physician Is said to have ollst" on Mr. Rillen's invention. ward Barri and if there is one point that the cycling editor is a wheelwright recently asserted that "there was scarcely in which he excels it is the turning of or that the wheelwright would make a good an organ in the human body that might not "Longfellow" Our advice would be for flesh into solid muscle. The massage spokesman. be benefited by the proper use of a cycle. 1'' you to consult .the Overman Wheel Com treatment given to the muscles after The most common neglect of a wheel is To prove this is a good rule, because it pany. For a man of your height it is It may bo here noted unwise for you to attempt cycling upon each trip works out gradually, and gets not to have the bearings'or cfaain properly works both ways. the same machine which is turned out for the rider into such perfect physical cou- adjusted or oiled. This form of neglect that there is scarcely a cycle which is not causes serious injury to the machine and benefited the use of some organ or an riders at least 12 Inches less in stature than dition that the sprints can be length organs, of course, barred. you are. The principle of trying to make ened, and it will not be long until a lessens its life. other League all men, big and little, short and tall, fit full quarter can be ridden Patience will work out all cycling prob Look for the good, not the bad points in one sized wheel is wrong and yet the lems in the end. The great trouble is thst a wheel. Cultivate the habit of seeking Victor people are the only makers who AT TOP SPEED, we insist, in our haste, in bruising our the best in every person and every event seem to have thoroughly appreciated that with plenty of stuff left for a strong fingers over the knots which will in time in cycling. The bano of cycling is that fact, and have turned out frames of vari finish. A man who is training for bi loosen themselves. cynical contempt which finds in all things ous sizes, so that either the tall or the cycle racing, or any other athletic sports, One of the best ways to fix loosened cork only something to be criticised and de short'man can be equally sure of securing handles is by melting alvim und applying spised. This is no sermon, just a bit of cannot be too careful about his eating. if only half followed, will a mount exactly suited to their needs. He has no business with pastries or It to the ends in contact with the tube. advice, which, There is no best in bicycles, but there This forms a very secure cement, if allowed do much for the sport and more for better than the Victors made rich foods of any kind, and should you. are none fruit to dry thoroughly. and very, very few that are1 so carefully, leave coffee severely alone. A little A compliment of a maker or his wheel There seems to be but little heard of conscientiously and scientifically con« in the morning is a good thing. It will is sometimes a means to gain an advertise tbe various gears which were going to do structed as they are. be May 1 or later before I am in shape ment, and sometimes a lazy way of evad such woafters, and we imagine that the ex for racing, but after I once get there I ing effort in conversation. But a clumsy pectations as to w!iitt would be "the will stay all season. I will not be back one may be sincere. thing" when the season opened, were in Beware of Ointments For Catarrh aome until after December 1. I am A Western thief was convicted of steal the most part rather wide of the mark. ing an ordinary and promptly sentenced We have all along been opposed to the gear That Contain Mercury, feeling exceptionally well and strong question, and now we can teagh at the as mtrcnry will surely destroy the senae of tmell and now, and do not see any reason why I to the nearest insane asylum, the Court ar shilly-shallying policies of most of our completely derange the whole system wri«n entering should not be as successful this year as guing that no one but a crazy man would contemporaries. it through the mncon« surfaces. Such articles ahootd I was the latter part of last." be seen with such a wheel. Next to a puncture nothing causes a cy n»Ter be used except on prescriptions from reputable Salt will -destroy both rubber and canvas. cler to feel so unhappy as when riding a physicinn;, as the damage they will do is teri-foM to Winter riders should remember this" and wheel fitted with brazed-on pedals, one the coort yon can powibly derive from them. Hall'i What Habit Does. save their tires by not ridiug ou car of which is gradually working loose. Soon Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F. ,T. Chenoy & Co. 'Tis a simple thing to dismount from a tracks which have been salted for the er or later, the cycler knows, the inevitable Toledo. O., contains no mercury, and is taken intern safety bicycle, yet many men can only get purpose of ridding them of snow. drop will occur, and he strains every mus ally, acting directly upon the blood «nn mucous gar- off one way. Most riders dismount by the "Yon don't hear anything of kyphosis cle to bear the final thud of the pedal as faces of the system. In buying Hall's Catarrh Cnr» and should an average rider be be euro yon get the genuine. It is taken internally left pedal, bicyoiistarum any more," remarked the ob it drops on the road. It is an experience A Co! compelled to reach terra tirma in any other servant man. "No," replied the physician. which too frequently happens ,and, which andTestimonial* made in free. Toledo, OUio, by F. J. Cheoev- • t <* w. at a loss. We manner he is generally "It's a pretty bad deformity, but < nobody unfortunately, has QO immediate repair. »»-Sdi