THE SPORTINGCOPYRIGHT, Itto, BY THC SPORTING Lift PU1. CO. INTtRC.r AT PHILA. P. O. AS SECOND CLASS HATTER. LIFE VOLUME 1C, NO. 10. PHILADELPHIA, PA., DECEMBER 6, 1890. PRICE, TEN CENTS.
some enthusiasts or cranks in Indian ton is also working to land a rattling good apolis, and my friend Brush will say to them: pitcher from Ihe Brotherhood wreck. LATE NEWSJJY WIRE. 'Why, now I have a League franchise Jim Duryea, the old St. Paul pitcher, mid WESTERN CIRCUIT. which we can keep if we can raise about Walter Wilmiit, who also played ball with $10,000.' They will, as usual, raise about St. Paul are en route for their annual hunt in THE VERY LATEST PHASES OF THE $tiOOO or $7000, and that will suit him and the Northwest. away the deal goes. He will do this after he liaron Hach says that the pitcher Manager A STRONG PROTEST AGAINST ANY has effected the Cincinnati deal. But bear in Harrington hopes to land is a eorncraeker. BASE BALL SITUATION. mind the fact that he will try and make a Jim Powell is thinking seriously of open CHANGE NOW. deal with the Association people. I know ing a saloon here. Mr. Brush. As a result, I predict that there Harrington is looking for a star battery. In Another SpaluMng-Thurman Conference will be a League club in Indianapolis, and an the event of finding one, John Mitchell and Association Club in Cincinnati." Twohy will be sold; Hy Hach asseverates New Clubs to Buy if Old Clubs Art The above information goes for what it is he will engage but two batteries for the sea -A Ball Player Charged With worth, but it is a (act that Mr. Burnham was son. John liarnes, of Spokane, is said to want to Be Eeplaced, or Else very positive in his statements. "Moxie" Ilengle to captain his team and play Burder-Brasa's Alleged second base. The Minneapolis Club has re Stay Oat. ceived an offer from Barnes for Hengle's re Scheme, Etc. YON PER AHE TALKS. lease. If accepted, Day will continue, it is said, at second, and the team, with Shugert at MIXXEAPOI.IS, Dec. 3. The talk of an The Boss President Rives His Views on the short and a new battery, remain as it is. Eastern and Western League for '01 is pretty GENERAL SPORTING INTELLIGENCE Salary Question. nearly rot, says the Tribune of thiscity. The Special to FPOKTINO Liri. DOINGS AT DENVER. lay-out next season will include the National ST. Louis, Dec. 5. Your correspondent League, the American Association and the FROM ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD. called upon President Von der Ahe yester Tom Ramsey Signed Captain Tel>can's Western Association. If the Western con day and asked him what he thought of doing Plans For Next Season, Kto. cludes to make no place for Indianapolis. To in regard to next year's salaries. "Next DEXVKR, Col., Dec. 1. Editor SPORTIN-G ledo and Detroit, there will be an Interna A PLATERJilLED. =- year's salaries," said the boss president, "will LIFE: The base ball situation in thiscity is tional. If these cities are included in the be from twenty-five to thirty per cent, lower ou the upward move. Manager Van Horn Western there will be just enough cities l«ft The Well-known Catcher, John Morrlson, than they were during the last few years. and Captain Tebean are on a hunt, and when for the American Association. With the Na Charged With a Murder. I'll tell you, the backers of the various clubs the roster of the nine is given to the public it tional League established in its old cities, BfN-clal to SPOBTIKG LIFI. are tired of working for nothing, and that is will be found that Denver has as strong a what is left for the International? The West PORT HURON, Dec. 5. John Morrison, the just what all of them have been doing for team as anv iu the Western Association, and ern and Eastern circuits were talked of when Holed catcher, who first made a reputation several seasons past. Last year's experience whilst we do not claim to have pennant win it looked as though the National Leagua some vears ago with Manager Watkins' cele was the straw that broke the camel's back, ners, yet we expect to make the club play would not buy out the Players' League clubs, brated Port Huron team and lias played since and now that the Players' League is a thing ball that does win it. but, instead, would consolidate the clubs in in many prominent clubs, is in jail here of the past the magnates will have things a The best thing that ever happened to base ciiies where they conflicted and appropriate charged with murder. On Sunday night last little more their own way. ball in this city was the complete elimina a sufficient number of American Association a young man of 30, named Joe Watson, was "Club owners have been dictated to long tion of Mr. Dave Rowe from the manage and ex-International cities to make two found in an alley near Huron avenue with enough. Show me any business, outside of ment. Personally, Mr. Rowe is a clever, eight-club circuits one in t'ne East and the his skull smashed in. He was removed to base ball, where such exorbitant salaries are first-rate fellow, but he is not the roan to other in the West. This plan would have Ihe police headquarters and died shortly paid, and I'll eat your hat. Why, there were manage a ball team, as hundreds can testify killed the American*Association and allowed after. A stone covered with blood was found several men on my team who received larger in this city. * He is of the rule or ruin order, the Players' League find its principles to in the alley near where Watson had been salaries than most of the bank cashiers, and and as far as this city goes, he nearly ruined practically survive, and, in time, overcome lying, and it fits the hole in the back of his their work was 'play.' A bank cashier teller the game. the National League and its magnates. The has a great deal of responsibility on his Capt. Tebeau announces the securing of magnates were too shrewd and saw the inev At midnight John Morrison, proprietor of shoulders, and he is obliged to work both JACOB SCHAEFER, Ramsey, the ex-Louisviile pitcher, and in a itable outcome of an Eastern and Western the Home Plate saloon was placed under ar early and late, while a ball player puts in a The Winner qf the Great World's Championship Billiard Match few weeks two other prominent players will circuit plan and are now pursuing a very wise rest, and this morning Mike Dolan, his bar couple or three hours every day, and he have been added to our list. course in buying and thus crushing out the tender, was also arrested. It appears that walks up to the captain's office on the let ______With George Slosson.______The champion Drefus nine of the City pirate principles. Watson went to Morrison's saloon early in the and 15th and gets a big bundle of long green. League are in the field for a game with any The telegram received from Indianapolis evening and remained there drinking. Mor Salaries will be lowered that's a settled fact amateur nine in the State. A large photo during (he week has caused considerable rison says Watson got into a scuflle with an and the ball players have brought the re graph of the team adorns the walls of their comment amone Western Association mag old man whom he does not know, and was duction all upon themselves. Salaries have club room. nates, and they are about united on a course THE GAME IN TEXAS. NEW YORK'S LEAGUE. to pursue in reference to Indianapolis, De thrown into an open cellar in rear of the bar been 'bulled' long enough, and now I It was a great disappointment to our lovers room and struck on his head, receiving in think that the 'bears' ought to have an in of the game that Pat Tebeau and his aggre troit and Toledo coming into the fold. It that way the injury from which he died. ning." AN IMPORTANT MOVE BY TEE HEW gation could not get here to play on Thanks they come they will have to purchase the It is certain that Watson was thrown into "Will Penny Lyons play with the Browns MOVEMENT TO MAKE DP A STRONG giving Day. The weather has been and is franchises of the Denver, Sioux City and the cellar, for Dr. Harris was called in to see next season? It is generally understood that perfectly delightful, and an immense crowd Lincoln clubs. There will be no ''bouncing" him iu the saloon. He was insensible at the he has signed with you." TEXAS LEAGUE. STATE CIRCDIT. would have attended. of the three cities mentioned. The Associa time, and the doctor said he was drunk and "That's a question that I can not answer Manager Van Horn is strongly tempted to tion officials may set a price on eat h franchise, would soon lie around. Doran says he started intelligently. He may play with the Browns change the schedule of prices somewhat. but they will not be a party to any wholesale to take Watson home, and that he became next year and he may not. I think,however, A Millennium Plan Feature to Be Given The scale- will be twenty-five, fifty and robbery, such as throwing those cities out worse on theway.andhclefthim to goandfind that the chances are in favor of his wearing a A Meeting to Be Held at Once For seventy-five. This is a move in the right would be. There is no question but what a policeman, which he uid. The affair has an Brown Stocking uniform next season." a Trial-General Lone Star direction. The twenty-five cent ticket ad cities like Indianapolis would be an improve ugly look and the authorities are inclined to JOE PlilTCUAKD. the Parpose ol Organizing mits to the bleachers, and the seventy-five ment over Lincoln and Sioux City, bat if believe that a serious crime has been com cent one calls for a special reserved «eat in they sre to be replaced, the replacing ought mitted. This saloon was the place of a State Sews. the State Leagne. the grand stand, partitioned off for that pur to be done honorably. A circuit composed tragedy ft year ago, when Harry Ax\vr .hy GETTING INTO SHAPE. pose. This plan covers the wants of all who of Minneapolis, St. Paul, Milwaukee, De v as killed in a drunken row. are lovers of the game and will be the means troit, Kansas City, Toledo, Indianapolis and The Two Pittsburg Clulis Preparing For GAI.VESTOK, Nov. 30 Editor SPORTTKG Tno-t j,-. y., Dec. 4. Noformol announce of increasing the coffers of the treasury. Omaha would certainly be an excellent one. LlFK.-McCloskey'silllurt: on the present ment has as yet been made of a meeting of A strong effort will be made to induce Kansas City's great financial success during Consolidation. : trip seemed to have followed him here. On the men interested in the new State League, SfPCJal to SPtimSn I.IF8. Pueblo to put a team in the field next season. the past season is what attracts Indianapolis, THE BASE BALL SITUATION. the road rainy weather kil ed all his Sunday lmt it comes from the men who ffre PiTTsui'RG, Dee. 5. The Pittsburg Na back of If this can be accomplished it would be Toledo and Detroit this way. If they want ThumiHii Confers Again "With games, and last Sunday, when he would have the proposed League that the first meeting much better, to come very bad, they can surely stand the tional League Club officials yesterday took caught the big crowd here, it poured in tor as Eastern teams could then News I'rom Other Points. up all the paper of that organization and will be called in Syracuse next we.ek, by play eight games, instead of four. cost of a franchise. Special to SPOBTINU LIFE. reuts all day. However, he made up for it in which time it is expected the two big leagues The averages of the Association, paid all the debts. The Players' League two games during the week, when the town compiled CHICAGO, Dec. 5. President Allan G. club, by the issue of additional capital stock, will have decided upon their circuits for by Secretary Phelps and published in your NOT MUCH -WORRIED; was erv\vded with visitors, and to-day he will next year. issue of Nov. 22, does our captain, Tburman, of the American Association, ar will do the same, and on Saturday the Con probably come out all right. The two teams Geo. Te rived in the city yesterday morning, and after solidated Association will apply for a new ROCHESTER AND SYRACUSE ASSCKEB. beau an injustice. It gives him 98 base hits, Lincoln Not Apprensive of a ''Throw split even here so fur, each winning a game with 315 times at bat, with an average Down" Manager KoweN Views. spending the day in consultation with Mr. charter and the reorganization will be com by a score of it to 4. Huston snd Ilamsey are It has been finally arranged that Rochester of Spalding, left for home last night. He talked pleted. Next week the work of getting to p. i, I «-!vr.,,v.> nin become members of the .2fc'l. It should be an average of .oil. mak LINCOLN, Neb., Dec. 3. Telegrams ar« doing the pitching in first-ch'.ss style. ing his standing eleventh freely about the base ball situation. "I came gether a team and preparing for the season of A MILLENNIUM FIXYURE. > I.oague of 1891. David A. ' forty- I einj; sent from St. Paul stating that Lincoln, litre simply to talk over some details with 1K>1 will be commenced. 1 and manager of the I'tica seventh. F. Denver and Sioux City will V:: di-'Dped from Mr. Spalding," said he. "This reconstruction The next League meeting will be he'^ at the Western Haw- "-11 A wf« " Austin on 1 ; n poM-' 1.-! •., *• . • . • .4p— ^fjr-. ha-s a million small details that Dec. 1. Ales Easton will be the ^•^ '" f t jl^-'s.v't'4Cg.*i.1J.'i'"Ji4.' i ''-!-V'! .'' -i--v-jfir^'j;'1' fa-u There are
t also the assured defection, oi some oi loc»l and inter-league rivalry between the with open arms. The New Yorks' outfield mortal Ewing they "can't lose." A meeting two Chicago clubs. The admission question for next season will be made np from Gore, PHILADELPHIAJPOINTEKS. of the stockholders of the club was held dur THE SPORTING LIFE. the clu^p which would be compelled cuts no fijrure, because the Chicago Asso Tiernan, O'fionrke and Slattery. ing the week, at which preliminary steps Some New Development* About the Ath PUBLISHED WEEKLY AT irom sheer necessity to desert an or ciation club, like the Boston Association "There is such a thing as jumping out ol letic Franchise A Strange Report About were taken looking to a remodelling of tno ganization certain to become next sea club, must and will charge League prices the frying pan into the fire. This i" mean) constitution and by-laws with a view to re So. 31 South Third Street, Philada. at home. That could for (he serious Hariiie Affair* of the Two Philadelphia no! well b« otherwise consideration of those base ball Clubs Cnrreut N«ws »ml Goiwip. construction. BIT IBE son, without anew and stronger circuit, magnates who are not satisfied to leave well PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 5. The receiver of l.OOAI, JOTTINGS. a financial wreck. This is the situation CLEVELAND'S CLUB. enough alone." Philadelphia S'arth Aneri Billy Shindle w*« in Baltimore last week, Sporting Life Publishing Company. can. the old Athletic Club, Mr. Taylor, is now at in a nutshell. work on the books of that concern, and, it is and bad an interview with Barnie. From Reorganized For Next Year \Vorkiuj on The Wisconsin State League was to have this the Baltimore papers jump to the con The news, gossip and comment of the the New Ground. been organized at a meeting to have been hinted, that some interesting developments THOS. S. DANDO...... President. may be looked for. Meanwhile the Ameri clusion that Shindle is paving the way for a F. C. RICHTKR...... Vice President. week about leagues, clubs and players The annual meeting of the Clevelam held at the Kirby House, Milwaukee las return to Baltimore. League Base Ball Club was held in Treasure Tuesday. can Association franchise is still awaiting J. CLIFF UAHDO...... Treasurer. under the National Agreement will be award by the Conference Committee. It is Ex-President Penaypacker, of the defunct Ilowe's office in Cleveland Dec. 3. The mos It is said in Chicago circles to be a facl Athletic Club, has returned to his farm at found appended: important business before the meeting was th that Anson will sign Williamson, Kyan auc practically settled that the W^ner brothers All Cheques, Drafts, Money Order* and will get it, not only because they hare the Phrenixville, and is giving base ball little or election of officers, Frank De II. Robisoi Duffy, of the Chicago Players' team, ap< no thought. Remittance* must be made payable was re-elected president; George Howe, treas Mike Kelly, of Boston. grounds, capital and players to make a cred itable showing in the Association, but also to Al Reach is going it pretty heavy.even to the order of W ASHINGTQN WHISPERS. urer, qnd Davis Hawley, secretary. Las President Bo bison says Cleveland wil' though the first flush of youth is past with season's board of directors was also re have three left-handed batters in the outfielc expedite the settlement of the base ball war The Outlook From League Headquarters and the satisfactory absorption of the Players' him. The giddy boy has actually returned THE SPORTING LIFE PUBLISHING CO. elected. No action was taken in the matte next season. Davis will be one of them, o to knickerbockers and become a bicycle POST Oft'FICJS President Young'* Views Washington's League. This state of affairs is well known, 14OX, 1*43. of securing a team for next season, as it has course, but Robison will not make the names rider. Major League Prospects Preparing For been decided by the League people not of the other two public just now. nevertheless efforts have been and are- still ISuxInasii, Etc. to en An operation was performed last Monday FBANCIS C. RICHTKIt, Editor-ln-CIiier. gage any player until alter the base ball wa Mr. Thurmau, we believe, has the interes being made, it is said, by other parties to se WASHINGTON, Dec. 4. Editor SPORTING cure what they think will become a valuable upon Harry Wright's eyes, which was qni!a shall have been definitely settled in. all th of the game at heart, and did not accept the successful. It is expected that the beloved JAS. C. DAYTON...... Business Manager. LIFE: "It is difficult to assist in making cities comprising the circuit. presidency of the Association for any pecu property. One of these parties is said to be base ball history at this time in the year,' the clothier Snellenburg, who is at the head veteran will soon recover eutirely the bless The work on the new grounds of the Cleve niary benefits that might be derived from the ing of sight. He will, however, have to un remarked President Young to-day, as he tore land League Club is prospering under tli office. of a syndicate. This syndicate is said to be TERMS: open an envelope with a Chicago postmark entirely independent of the old expelled club, dergo one more operation. Bub script Ion, p*r antjum (^caia^e paid)... . .94.00 supervision of ground ieeper Tom Law The Boston League Club has as yet made "Billy Barnie's manifesto regarding un Six ni.inihs...... " " ... . 2.25 upon it- "People are too busy getting ready rence. All the sod on the old League ground no overtures to New York for Bassett. but it is worthy of note that Mr.Snellenourg Three nii'Ditie...... for the Christmas holidays to give much at was a large minority stockholder in the Ath known Philadelphia capitalists who are will- ** M ... off Payne avenue has been removed am It seems strange that, in fixing up Anson'i ing gle copis*...... " M ...... ". life. tention to summer sports, and this letter taken to the new grounds. team for next season, none of the prophets give letic Club. to take the Athletic Club's franchise in INVARIABLY More than 300( the American Association is said to be one of IN ADVANCE. exposing a communication from A. G. Spald yards of it has already been laid, and shoul Wilmot a place in it. Perhaps the "Old A NEW APPLICANT. tO BE I ON P08TAUK $1.O4 EXTRA PEB ANNUM. ing is the extent of my morning's mail.' his cute little games of bluff. He has an eye the weather allow it all the grounds will b Man" doesn't need Walter. In that ease the Still another Richmond is in the field,how on Griffin and Shindle, of Wagner's team, Mr. Young then went on to say that the situa sodded before the winter sets in for keeps latter will not have to look far for a berth. ever, according to Mr. Barnie. That gentle tion has not changed since last week and the and wants to get them back for his Baltimore ADVERTISING RATES: The old fence will be removed from th Manager Selee, of the Boston League Club man was in Philadelphia last Saturday in Orioles." New York Herald. (rilF.D AND F1ML.) League prospects are growing brighter every present League grounds, and part of the luni is busy superintending the erection of two relation to the franchise, although he was not day. He commended you Editor Hichter Most of the players wintering in this city SO Cents Per Line Agate Measurement. her will be used in building the .fences fo houses in Melrose, Mass., which, by the way seen by the Wagner brothers, nor anybody can be found at the Gloucester races every for your admirable article in last week' the new park. There will be a double fenc is also Syd Farrar's home. else until just as he was leaving the city, Al-TBP.TISKRS tlioulii forward thuir fn.ora no ai to SPORTING LIFE in favor of a compromise afternoon trying their luck, despite the fact leact us by Friday nmruinij.a-* Ilii* puper goetlo prew completely surrounding the park, and it wil "Comiskey says he will sign O'Neil for St when he fell afoul of a couple of reporters. that advance money is going to be awfully tVEBV FRIDAY AT 2 P. M. and expressed his regret that you did no be neatly painted. The grand stand will re Louis, as no other club seems to want him Mr. Barnie refused to state who the mysteri take that position earlier in the engagement. scarce this winter. Be careful, boys. semble in some degree that at Brotherhooc 'He stuck to me and I will stay by him,' i ous new "capitalist" is, but claims that he is If the Hitt-Bamie scheme could be worked NKW YORK CITY BUSINESS OFFICE, WATCHING AND WAITING. Park, but it will be built at a greater angl tlie way the captain put it." St. Louis ex "a responsible man quite satisfactory.and one But few contracts have been received a they would, it is said, play their Athletic) 14 and 13 Tribune Building. and will not be so deep. Work on th change. Comniy's sentiments regarding who would help to make base ball solid." W« team on the Philadelphia League ground. Where complete file* cau be found, extra copies ob League headquarters for next season, as i stand will begin as soon as the weather per O'Neil must have undergone a change sinci quote that portion of Mr. Barnie's re majority of the players are looking the fielc "How comfortable it is now to refer to 'tha tained and autidcripiioa. ami lulverttsempata received mils. The nearest fence will be 315 feet from the playing season closed. marks in order,.-to impress upon our Phillies' without furnishing a foot note ex Lv A. FRANK IUC1IAKDSON, G.ueral Agent foe over with a view to selecting the most desir the home plate. The only player signed by the Albany Club readers the qualification of the would-be Newfpatiew of Kuowu Circulation. able place to locate in 1891. There will be plaining what club is meant." Prefs. ''Will up to date is Tom Hess. club backer, and prepare them for a surprise. be," you mean. There are still two Philadel no difficulty in getting players next season W. C. Paige, '91, will captain the Ambers It is said upon pretty good authority that as the market will be overstocked with goo< New* Notes an it Comment. phia clubs in existence and will be until the PHILADELPHIA, DECEMBER 6, 1890. We have been receiving any number p nine of next season, and G. B. Willard, '92 the new man is no less a person than Ben Players' Club receives the Association fran material. Mr. Young says the League man will be the manager. Hilt, who had such a lively and, on the agers are in no hurry to sign men and pay complaints about the slip-shod manner i chise. which the official averages of the America Second baseman Tommy Kearns, of Omaha whole, unpleasant, experience as manager of As we expected, it was not the Wagner LKTTEB LIST. out advance money, as there is ample time is wintering in Rochester. the Philadelphia Players' League Club, but before the season opens. The players are no Association were gotten up; indeed, severa Brothers' loaned stand that broke down at We have in our care letters for the persons corrections have already appeared in TH Jim Whitney, once pitcher of the Bostons who has evidently not yet been cured of his Eastern Park Thanksgiving Day, but the named below, which will be forwarded upon going to retire from the business regardless o is through with base pall for good, and i desire to shine as a base ball magnate. It is the outcome of the recent controversy. The; SPORTING- LIFE. The latest player to com supports put under it by those who had charge receipt of address and a stamp. plain is Andrew Knox, who played secon running a feed business iu Binghamton said that Barnie is in with the scheme; that of its erection at Eastern Park, they not being Short n'op Mli»oa, S. B. G.ni.nn, enjoy the life opened up to them, and the; N. Y. Hilt is to put up $20,000 to run the club, and also realize the benefits of playing in a well base toward the close of the season for th strong enough to hold the weight on it. The Ptlcb«rO.nway, ' T. Qreeawood, Athletics. He has been given a batting aver "When you come to think of it, Stern an Barnieis,itissaid, to begivenahalfinterest in Eastern Park management will now have to Jitiiefl Con*ay, A. I'uwll, balanced, business-like organization. Thus Sterne got the biggest end of the Cincinnat the club for securing the franchise, which he Cha-. Oilliua, Wm. Hick lay, far the only age, but not a fielding average, Presideu put up a brand new stand at Forepangh Park contracts received are with cer Phelps should supply the omission at once deal. But will they be able to collect tha is supposed to be carryiug in his vest pocket. Carmen, 8-unli, tain members of the Brooklyn League team 'balance due in three months from in place of the one destroyed. Ctunpana, Jakn Virtue, The American Association has always stooc date?" " NOT FEASIBLE. When THE SPOUTING LIFE congratulated WASHINGTON PROSPECTS. Boston Herald. Why not. The Nationa It does not seem possible that Barnie is in CaolllloD, W. II. Walklo% It seems there was no foundation tor the in the way of minor league representation i the Pri-si upon hiving at last secured a Short mop Holland. the Board of Arbitration and bids f»ir to dos League is a responsible body, is it not? with a scheme of that kind, although the thoroughly competent base ball editor, in the story sent out from New York several weeki Doc Kennedy did not go to Key West, Fla. story comes from a source very close to Mr. ago. that the Rochester team, with Manage: in the future. That organization will certain! person of Frank Hough, no reflection upon oppose the elevation of the Western Associa as reported, but is wintering at Cohocton Hilt, because in such a deal Barnie would be his predecessors. Messrs. Fogel and Voltz, Pat Powers, is to be transferred to Washing N. Y. W serving himself at the expense of the Ameri ton. Sam Trott, who managed the Newark tion to the dignity of "a party of tiie firs was intended. Quite au interim elapsed be part." Pitcher Abbott, formerly of Toledo an can Association. That organization must tween Mr. Voltz's retirement and Mr. Hough's THE ALLIED Base Ball Club- last season and is so well anc Utica, has re-signed with have Boston LEAGUES. Youngstown has been asked to join the Ne the latter club fo and Philadelphia in its circuit, appointment, and iu that interim the base favorably known here, his native heath, ha., next season. and it cannot get Boston without Philadel been selected to look after the interests of the York and Pennsylvania League. ball department of the Prest went to the dogs. Official notice has been given of the con Harry Spence is still talking up a New phia, because these two clubs could reor For that reason, more than any other, THB THE SITUATION RAPIDLY APPROACH coming Senators. Manager Trott has had a England League. Harry claims to have re ganize the Players' League and perhaps dis long and successful experience in base ball tracts of Elmer E. Smith, George Hogriever SPORTING LIFK congratulated the Press W. J. Hoover and Jas. H. Manning wit ceivcdagreat deal of encouragement from organize the Association. In that event it upon securing a man capable of putting the He began his career as catcher for the As the East. would do the Association little good to revive ING A CLIMAX. torias, a local amateur team, on the White Kansas City; Jos. Werrick and John E department back to the high place it occu Messitt with Denver; C. S. Abbey, MikeTros Dave Rowc has removed his family to Lin the Athletic franchise in Philadelphia in pied under the guidance of those capable Lot, south of the Executive Mansion, where coin, Neb., and will settle down there. hands other than the Wagner brothers, be Senator Gornian, George and Harry Wright J. H. McMahon, Fred Schmit and G. H. Ho base ball men, Fogel and Voltz. Hale with St Paul. President Young stated the other day tha cause it would then still be the third club, It is reported that Fogarty contemplates The Work ol Adjusting Base Ball Dil- George Fox, Harry Berthong, Billy Williams the joint conference committee meeting woul bucking against both the Philadelphia Harry McLean, Joe Gerhardt, "Sadie' The Detroit Free Press states empharicall committing matrimony. that Detroit will not again enter a team i probably be held in Pittsburg. League and Players' League teams, and be a It is said that Ben Hilt told Secretary Al. ferenees Probable Joint Confer Honck, Paul Hiues, John Greason, John Experience, with all its gray beard am sure money loser. Such a deal would also Lir.ney, John Doyle and yours truly firs any minor reagne. The city evidently stil len. of the Philadelphia Players' Club, that has major league hankerings, although un many years, has come oft' victor in the grea break up Spalding's splendid scheme of set his main reason for trying to secure the Ath tossed the sheepskin. He has always beei base ball fight. tlement and knock out the Association's ence Next Week-A Brief an honest, faithful worker, and he developer able to keep up that kind of pace. Thi letic franchise was to get even with the Wag seems a case of "too lazy to work and to Von der Ahe states that the conference hopes for a new circuit including Boston and ner brothers for deposing him from the man superior managerial ability while in ehargi committee of the American Association alom Chicago and perpetuate the war. Review, Etc. of proud to beg." agement of the Philadelphia Players' team the Newark Club last season. He is confi Comiskey has gone tohis home in Dubuqu , has power to act in the matter of siguing ok We don't believe Mr. Barnie would be last summer. dent of securing a good team to represent the players who left the Association to join the short-sighted enough to put his foot in it so Capital City and he deserves the cordial sup la., there to remain until next season opens Fergy Malone, the once famous catcher, is The work of smoothing President Thurmnn has always been a bas Brotherhood. badly; and if he were so disposed it is not no longer a policeman. He is now a Custom out the diffi port of all who are interested in maintaining Alvord has removed to Cleveland for good likely that the Association or the Joint Con the game here. ball lover. He was a player way back in 'b'7 House employee. culties in the way of a satisfactory set when a student at Trinity College. His so Ned Cuthbert is reponding to such calls as ference would help him to serve his own ends In addition to making np a team for tha tlement of (he base ball war has been FORMING A OTOCK COMPANY. "two beers" and "gi1 me a cocktail," in a St at their expense. Mr. Spalding has outlined During a recent conversation with was second bn>.eman of the University of Vir Wagner brothers, the.New York papers have proceeding but slowly, owing to the Mana ginia team last season. Louis emporium. the best and most feasible method of ending also very kindly selected a manager for them. gfr Trott I obtained an outline of his scheme Spaldiughas, it is said, secured the Jack the war, and in pumiance of that plan the many conflicting Said he: "We propose to form a stock com The Cincinnati scribes are dead set agains See what an advantage it is to have a few dis interests to be con John T. Brush remaining at the head of th sonville, (Fla.) grounds for the spring prac Philadelphia Players' Club will become a interested friends in New York. Forafact sidered and conciliated. Matters have pany, with $20,1X10 paid in, the shares to be tice of Aniou'a team. member of the American Association without $.500 each, non-assessable^ The subscriptior Cincinnati Club. They claim that for th no manager has yet been secured, there being however, advanced so far that a gen good of the game some local man must be in Ex-Manager Buruham, of Indianapolis, is doubt and without price. plenty of time for that after the franchise books were only opened a few days ago, am still traveling for a St. Louis car company eral conference will probably be held almost the entire amount was promptly terested. NEWSPAPER OPINIONS. questiou is settled. "Advance money" is in a state of inuocu and doing well financially. It is a fact, however, that Mr. Barnie's during the coming week, as the base pledged. To-morrow evening a meeting is to ous desuetude. It is now said that the ex-Minneapolis course in connection with the Athletics is re- be held ftt Willard's Hotel, the headquarter manager, Tim Hurst, will succeed Jim :arded STAR SCINTILLATIONS. ball leader of the hour, Mr. A. G. Spald of visiting base ball men, to perfect the or "It is too early to expect men to play ball ghi with distrust by the newspapers, and ing, will arrive . in New York Monday but it is not too early to expect them tr Powell as manager of the Sioux City Club lis movements are being watched. The New ganization. He expects a large and enthusi either tell the truth or to be silent. This ap next season. Hurst is now engaged witl York Herald gives him a shot quoted in the Frazer Not Worried About the Situation astic turn-out, as many of the leading citizen Jimmy McHal* in a pugilistic speculation in "jottiugs," and the Boston Globe, with almost A Sir one IHuff About Hi* RiguU-The IUIVK declared' in favor of establishing a first plies to all clubs, both leagues ami as many 1'ropoftecl Nnw Tork League-, £tc. class ball «_ .., !._.,,».. L, .,.. %trictl associations as s«r-ruu«7 " New Y
nd I was to receive $29,000. This infornia- earth. This ii but a sample of the discipline derful work of the young men, it is safe to ments. Some of the P. L. players lost por bey turned into the Buffalo Players' League ion about Philadelphia and Boston had not >rofery«d in tbe team, and there are but few eay that outside the batteries not two dozen tions of their salaries, but there is still a hope Jlub. BASE BALL. )een told me by the League conference com ears at its disruption at a ball club. of the youngsters will be found in the League, that most of those who did so will be paid in ^ The ex-agent of the Chicago Club, Otto mittee." "It must be said that the owners of the club ranks at the close of 189I. full. loto, is now manager of a variety show. "Why did you reftise to accept the League's md Comiskey, Pfefler and the nine reputable "The one great trouble with these young A despatch from Pittsbnrj- says: -"The The Players' League is probably gone, but ffer, Mr.Johnson?" asked the reporter, break- members of the team tried every way in their men is they are not batsmen and lack heart Pittsburg Players'Club has virtually decided Vard, Pfcffer, Hanlon Johnson, Brunei! ng in upon the story. power to preserve order, but without avail." to stay in a long, hard fight. The Brooklyn to levy an assessment of thirty per cent, on nd the others who fought under its banner PLAYERS' LEAGUE. "In the first place it did not come to me team last year carried off the pennant, as they the stock to pay off tiie club's debts and per re still in the swim and in the days to come lersonally. It was addressed to Frank Dell. were old hands and could play the string out. mit liquidation. It is probable that Galvin, when it is written that they labored for the tobison. Instead of meeting the conference THE BROOKLYN SITUATION. Among the new players who filled the bill in Carrol! and other small stockholders will de ost cause, as much credit, honor and glory FO CHANGE IN THE STATUS OF THE oinniittee or Mr. Spalding, as I had antici- the League last season might be mentioned: cline to pay and throw up their stock." And vill be theirs as will be given to the side lated, I was confronted with a nrief note in What Caused the Hitch Negotiation* Now of so the "dinky-dink" is kept at work. Reopened. Long, Tucker, Nichols, Brodie and Lowe, vhieh claims to have won the battle, or to ead pencil, by the acceptance of which the Boston; Rusie, Clark and Whistler, of New The players of the New York (P. L.) Club he treacherous capitalists who broke up tha ORGANIZATION. >ase ball war was supposed to be terminated. Negotiations were resumed between the York; Alien and Hamilton of Philadelphia; will, so it it is said, sign a paper expressing rganization. "Jot a date of payment was specified in this wo Brooklyn clubs during the week, a meet- Virtue and Davis, of Cleveland; Cooney, their great appreciation for and confidence in The Pittsburg Players' Club met last M on jote, not a place, not a security given in ng of the conference committees being held pitcher in Chicago. Messrs. McAlpin, Talcott, Robinson and Van announced Kittridge and a young lay night and took steps toward liquidation, Still Awaiting the Consummation of Mr. act, there was nothing tangible in the entire >n Tuesday last, after which it was Say, about twenty men in all. At least half Cott for treating them so finely. This paper ^he organization, it was given out, was in note. No sane business man would have ae- hat the club had practically agreed upon of these men had well-earned reputations be will be a genuine one." New York Sun. ebt about $f»000. Manager Hanlon reported Spotting Plans A. L John :epted such a proposition for a moment That erms. The difficulty hitherto had been over fore they joined the League. Why, of course. Did anybody say itwouldu't bat he met Ward down East and the latter s the reason why I refused. :he grounds, the Brooklyn Players' Club "With the exception of the above-named be "a genuine one?" Why attempt to fore leclared that he had about decided to give up "After I had heard about the re-arrange- leople insisting upon the consolidated team players the League will have men with well- stall a possible accusation of coercion? «ise ball and begin the practice of law. Iu son's Tale o! League Ne nent of the leagues I did not know hut that Maying at Eastern Park, iu order to further earned reputations on their pay-rolls next One of the items of expense to the New ase he played ball it might be with Pitts- possibly in my haste Saturday night I had heir real estate interests, which to them were season." York Players' League capitalists was $12,000 mrg. On Tuesday night the stockholders gotiations, Etc. omitted some details in the League proposi- 'ar more important than their base ball for tilling iu Brotherhood Park, and yet the ncreased their stock sufficiently to cancel tha ion. The next day I met Mr. Robison and interests. THE SECRETARY. New York capitalists whined about their ndebtedness. Nothing on their part now isked to see the paper. He did not have it. The Brooklyn League people solved the losses. In the face of such waste the wonder linders consolidation. Hanlon will surely The Players' League still lingers in dr. Brush had put it in his pocket and re- trouble by proposing that they be given a Compliments For the Man Who Labored is not that they lost so much, but that thcv nanage the team. tho lap of winter, ready either to leap urned to Indianapolis. In the meantime I controlling interest, say $30,000 in stock out Hard For the Players' League. didn't lose much more. Enough money was Pat Tebeau, of the Clevelands, and Billy nade an arrangement with Mr. Robison to of a capital of $40,000, in the consolidated The St. Louis Sporting Ncu-a editorially actually thrown away in the Players' League oyce, of the Brooklyns are inseparable into renewed activity and reorganize ncet Mr. 8palding again Monday afternoon. club in return for which they would give up pays Frank H. Brunell, of the Players' last season to have kept the organization run ompanions. They are both third basemen for another season, or to quietly fold Monday afternoon came around and Mr. Washington Park and play at Eastern Park. League, the following well-deserved tribute: ning for several more seasons, even with di ud both clever fellows. its mantle about its attenuated form Spalding was out of the city. Mr. Robison In plain terms, they prooosed to absorb the "Frank Brunell, aa secretary of the organi' a- minished receipts. A report comes from Omaha that Fred >romised positively to have Mr. Spalding in flayers'League club in'return for vacating tion, showed rare managerial qualities. Hs.'is Larry Twitchell wants to play in Columbus Veffcr wants to manage the Omaha Ciub and die decently; all depending upon lis office Wednesday noon. Wednesdaynoon Washington Park, otherwise they would con next season. lext year. Nothing in it. solidate on equal terms and play at Washing- naturally a moiind-buildur ploddinir, pushing, the turn of events and the consumma came around and Mr. Spalding was out of ever on the alert to successfully carry out any Al Johnson says he has received scores of The New York Jlenild says: "The local the city. I was at Mr. Spaldiug's office then ion Park. By this method of settlement the telegrams from the players telling him to go tion of Spalding's great scheme of ab Brooklyn League people were virtually to thing he undertakes. Brunell is a diplomat, 'layers' League capitalists now say they sorption and settlement. The news and there signed my name to another propo shrewd, deep in his calculations, painstaking in ahead and they would play for $1000 to $2000 icver would have gone into base ball if they sition, which was dictated conjointly by Mr. secure the controlling interest in the Brook less than they got last season. md been personally acquainted with the Na- and comment of the week about the lyn Players' Club without putting out a cent his labors^and thorough in detail. He throws liobison and Mr. Byrne. his combined energies to accomplish his under "'If we had made the players live up to ioiml League magnates. Theysiiy the latter remaining clubs and the players of "Of course, it was the same as the first pro in actual cash while the Brooklyn Players' their contract,' says a Players' League capi i-ere represented to them by the players as people would have no club, but would have takings and in his self reliance is something re to the Na this League wilf'be found appended: position, except that it specified fully all markable. He is aggressive in his methods, is talist 'they would have jumped icing an unmerciful and heartless lot, but lates of payment. Mr. Robison thereupon 5omelx>dy else's team play at their park and tional League without a doubt.'" New York he League men have been just the reverse iu benefit from the increased railroad business a man of ideas, is keen in his business dealings Sun. These latter-day excuses come with JOHNSON'S STORY. pledged tng his hearty support to induce the and wields a facile pen. ettling up affairs with their rivals." League to accept it. which they control. poor grace. If the capitalists had exercised J. Earle Wagner has a wonderful amount The proposition was made by the Brooklyn "Thero are but few men in tho Players' ordinary business sense there would have f confidence in Spalding's ability to settle Be Gives Uis Version of the Negotiations WAITING TO HEAR FROM SPAI.DINQ. League people over a month ago and has League who really thoroughly appreciate tbe Between Himself and Hie League. "Upon his solicitation I stayed in New been little or no deficit and no reason for a he base ball war satisfactorily. He has also to hear from been the subject of negotiations ever since. wonderful work Brunell accomplished for the contemptible howl against the players. The >ecome an ardent admirer of the great Chi- In our last issue we gave President Robi- York until Saturday in order The majority of the Brooklyn Players' organization. He was at no man's bidding, but Bon's side of the League negotiations with A. Mr. Spalding. When I did hear it was in a capitalists, and not the players, were entirely agoan, both for his personality aud his busi- very uncertain tone and I left for home iu League Club favor thedeal because, although performed his duties fearlessly, faithfully and responsible for the downfall of the Players' icss methods. L. Johnson, which was calculated to picture aware that this means absorption and not conscientiously. Men like Brunell are scarce, the League as very patient au'l forgiving, anger. League. consolidation, they are tired of the base ball and the demand for them is strong. It is safe "Frank Robinson was in Cincinnati Mon while Johnson was made out most unreason "My claim is this: The League played business and wish to get out as easily as pos- able, not to say foolish. To-day we give with me until they had these other clubs in to say from January, IS'JO, to Oct. 15 Brunell day trying to get local capitalists interested CHICAGO GLEANINGS. pible, though at a loss. A minority of was on the go and did not spend ten days at a in the Cincinnati Club. What is the trouble? Johnson's side of the case as published in the ine, and now they intend to throw me down. the stockholders, headed by E. P. Lin- The Question of a Local Association Club Cleveland Lt'i'Jer, which puts another face [n the meantime I was perfectly honest in time with bis family." Is John T. Brush afraid of the newspaper ton, who had no railroad interests to influ And it may be added that if the other triumvirs, Weldon, Johnson and Multbrd?" An Excuse To and Advice For Ball upon the matter. Here is what Johnson everything that I did. I was that honest strenu Players General News. hat, no matter what other Players' League ence him, like Goodwill, Wirth, etc.. officials of the Players' League had had one- Boston Globe. savs: ously opposed such a method of wiping tenth of Brunell's ability, loyalty, grit and A New York paper asks: "Can anyone CHICAGO, 111., Dec. 3. Editor SPORTING "The day after the adjournment of the capitalists may try to hint and intimate, out the Players' League Club without ade jlFK: The subject most interesting to our Players' League meeting at Pittsburg I ar nothing was done by me that they were not energy, aud had worked half as hard for the tell how Buck Ewing can get the worstof it?" quate compensation for the sacrifice. Linton success of the Players' League as he did, that Not so long as he can retain his skill as a ocal cranks at tiiis writing is whether or not rived in New York. In the morning I at conversant with. I acted in sincere good argued that to give three-fourths of the stock ve shall have an Association club here next tended a meeting of the Players' League faith with every man with whom I was asso organization would be alive, prosperous, and double-rider. Buck, like Melville, the circus of the Brooklyn Club away merely for the on top to-day. But the workers like Brunell, man, is a big success at riding two horses at season in addition to the National League delegates at Judge Bacon's office, where we ciated in the organizatWh. I would not con privilege of having another and uncontrol- club. It has been argued iu some quarters) exchanged views on the outlook and agreed sent to the sale of my own club unless provi Ward, et al., were crowded to the rear and one time. ablc club play at Eastern Park was absurd, choked off, while the dress parade element Mark Baldwin says he will be loyal to the hat, as the Chicago League Club will have to stick together for a common purpose. In sion were made for Boston aud Philadelphia. especially as the Players' League was not yet he South Side grounds on its hands, that the afternoon I met Mr. A. G. Spalding, of I might have got out of the organization at posed and plumed itself in the sunlight of Players' League until its death is officially dead, and could easily be maintained. His public observation and admiration until its announced. In that event he would be will President Spaiding is inclined to look with the National League, at the Fifth Avenue any time and left the rest to shift for them opposition was so effective that he was able avor upon the idea of an Association club Hotel. We held a rather lengthy conversa selves, hut I would not doit. When' I went conceit, incompetence and disloyalty ran the ing to play in Columbus, He also says: to delay settlement. He made no bones of concern into the ditch it uow lies in help "Wherever I play I will do my best. We with a non-conflicting schedule iu this city. tion, and he then requested me to see Mr. before the League delegates it was to meet his fellow them on the same issue and end the war stating that in case the majority of lessly wrecked. must all do that if the game of base ball is to [ am strongly inclined to think, however, Frank Dell. RJSyison and talk with him. I directors decided to give no the Brooklyn recover its old-time popularity." bat the Association would have to sacrifice did so, and Mr. Ilobison made an appoint by honorable means. My time is such that I Club to Messrs. Abell, Doyle and Byrne, he ts Sunday games, in this city at least, were ment with me that evening at the HotTman cannot attend to base ball business, and I was News Notes und Comment. Ned Hanlon is said to have a wonderful would fight the transfer to the bitter end and money making scheme in connection with t to locate a club here. Mouse. not at all unwilling to step down and out, for all time. Charlie Bastian still thinks the Players' I talked with Mr. Spalding upon this Asso "At that meeting I told Mr. Robison ex provided everybody was suited satisfactorily. the Pittsburg consolidated Club. LATER THE PLAYERS' MEN AGREE. League will pull through and be in the field Is the history of the remarkable Pittsburg ciation club matter this morning, but could actly where I stood. He said to me that as The League seems to have been using me as next season. He says he has received all of lie a lever to move other clubs, and now they BROOKLYN, Dec. 5. The directors of the consolidation deal about to be repeated in elicit nothing of a satisfactory nature. long 8s I remained in the business neither Brooklyn Players' League Club held another his salary from the Chicago Club and will of slick, says he has not as yet gotten down to a serious side could make money in Cleveland. The have no further use for my services they drop play with that or any other Players' League Brooklyn? Verily, in the matter me. meeting at E. F. Chauncey's office. No. 207 smooth diplomacy the Players'League people, consideration of the question. President result of the conversation was a proposition Montague street, Brooklyn, yesterday after club next season should there be a Players' compared with the League men, are but, as Thurman will arrive in the city to-morrow from him for me to make my terms to dis "I have given yon my reason for refusing League. His arm, which was broken by one matter the League's first offer. It was not so much noon. A long discussion over tho proposed clay in the potter's hands. (Thursday), however, and then the pose of my share of the Players' League. I consolidation with the Brooklyn LeagueClub of pitcher Sanders' swift inshootn, is uow Probably no one feels worse over the situa nay be definitely discussed. There is no as gave him then a proposition embracing the because it was a few dollars under my origi quite healed and as strong as ever. surance at this writing that such will be the nal proposition as it was because it did not took piace, aud finally the internal troubles tion than "General" Arthur Dixwell. He transfer of the Cincinnati C4ub into my and differences among the stockholders were The National League is being urged by a put his money into the Players' League case, as Mr. Thurniaii s telegram of Tuesday hands. He said he would put it before the come to me in tbe right shape. As for Mr. New York contemporary to prohibit ball simply asked President Spalding if he would Spaldiug, you will remember that I expected satisfactorily adjusted. purely out of love for the players and not conference committee, and did so. He came President Wendell Goodwin will now pro players engaging in the liquor business. This out of any desire to make money. It is solely ae in Chicago the remainder of the week for back to me and said they would not listen to to have met him, as chairman of the confer is probably intended as a shot at George a business conference. If I can learu any- ence committee, on three separate occasions. ceed to settle up things as speedily as pos on account of the players that he mourns, for it. He then made another appointment with sible. He will have a conference with Mr. Gore, who recently purchased Jack McAu- he well knows that many of them will have :bing definite before THE SPOUTING LlFB me for Friday, at which Mr. Spahling was I bave not seen him yet." liffe's saloon in New York aud reopened it as ;oes to press, will wire you. present. At this meeting Mr. Spalding went C. H. Byrne, and the latter's proposition will cafe. to suffer. be thoroughly considered. The clubs will be a first-class A well-known hall player remarked the AN EXPLANATION. on to explain that I wanted the League to THE CINCINNATI MUDDLE. Those who are making mean little flings at on the pur consolidated an business principles, so that other day: "The New York Club will ap By tbe wav, there seems to be a general pay up the $42,04)0 outstanding both sides may be benefited. Secretary Brunell are probably not aware pear mighty strong on paper next season, but feeling of doubt, if not insecurity among the chase of the Cincinnati Club by the Brother Players Waiting "For tho Salary Arrearages that that conscientious and self-sacrificing in will be accorded surrender of I have my doubts about the team playing players, as to what treatment hood, and asked in addition the and Threatening: Legal Proceedings. dividual is a creditor of the Players' League. good ball. There is sure to be two factions in them in the general "round-up." I think, in a franchise worth $40,000. In all this would Some effort should be made to settle up the SPALDING AND WARD. The latter still owt>s Bruuoll a large part of the club, and they can never be molded to ]his connection, that the men who are worry amount to $82,000, and was out of the ques remaining indebtedness of the Cincinnati bis salary, which he might have helped him ing over the matter are simply borrowing tion. I replied that I did not come to the The Former Is Friendly and Pays the self to many times had he not preferred to gether. The same will hold true iu other Cluli, as four of the players are still anxiously Latter Some Compliments. cities where the clubs have been consolidated, trouble. I do not speak authoritatively, but League with my hat in my hnnd; that I did waiting for their back salaries. If the money use all the available funds to satisfy the and it is sure to prove a serious drawback to I have every reason to believe that the not expect much after the desperate fight I is not forthcoming within the next few days BOSTON, Dec. 3. During the last confer claims of greedy players and others. ence meeting at New York, A. G. Spalding the playing of the teams. For this reason I League will adopt a broad-gauge, magnani had made against them fora year, and that one or two of liie players will bring suit for 'Tis said that Patsey Tebeau will he found don't believe we will have as good ball play mous policy toward all players whose ser. if I treated with them at all I expected to the amount clue them. "I'll wait until the was very anxious to have a talk with John nt the third bag of the Boston League team M. Ward, but the great ball player was dis ing next year as was witnessed the past sea vices it desires, without regard to their treat oil first of the month " said one of the men, "and when everything is settled. son. The article of ball put up by both the nast Brotherhood or Players' League eonii^i:- A STRICTLY BUSINESS BASIS. if I do not hear from the secretary of the gusted at the weakness shown by th backers After straightening out the Association cir- something phenomenal." mind than retaliatory measures. Nobody value on this Cincinnati deal. We are too coming to me on my original contract with had left the city for a good rest. Spalding, Byrue and Pay, the League con Jim McAleer, the well-known centre fielder will be proscribed or branded, but, on the far apart to ever come together, and it seems President Stern. I have consulted a lawyer, "Johnny Ward has no better friend than ference committee, to distribute players for of Al Johnson's team, is at Hot Springs, where contrary, will receive fair and equal con to be out of the question.' Then a proportion and I am now prepared to go ahead. I would I," paid Spalding. "I know he is honest, in next year. Where there are two clubs, as in he went to get relief from his badly injured sideration at the League's hands. During was made to me to name a financial consid not be in a hurry to push this matter were telligent and a credit to the game. Brainy Boston, the League men will probably have leg. In a letter to a friend he states that his the conferences, or rather projected confer eration that would induce me to retire. I it not for the fact that many of the players players like Ward are needed to make the sport the pick of thoir old material, and the sur leg, which has given him trouble for a year, ences between the National aud Players' received their salaries in full, and Secretary a success. Now that the Brotherhood is defeated plus will be left open to engagement. League representatives. I had occasion to said that $33.000 would be acceptable, aud to work and was being greatly benefited, and he is once Messrs. Robison aud Spaldiug retired to the BruneUhad the money to pay us all off, but I won Id like to see Ward get right It cannot he said that the Players' League again getting around in shape. He says he speak of John M. Ward as a "marked" man. hull for a consultation. instead he used it for other purposes. I mean help bring about a good healthy feeling, and is exactly wiped out of existence, but it is in can sprint as fast as ever, which means he The term applied to him only as a self-con- "In the meantime I announced to both gen by that that all the money necessary to clear he certainly is the man to do it." process of liquidation and will in a few weeks cau cover 100 yards in 102-5s. McAleer is stituted legislator and committee man. Ad i off the indebtedness of the Cincinnati Club Mr. Spalding was right, for no man con no longer be a factor in base ball. such het4'<«a"marked"man,and theLeague's tlemen that, although the Players' League so many fol one of the best outfielders in the profession, had undoubtedly lost two clubs by desertion, was subscribed, but Brunell, instead of using nected with the game ever had Van Haltren has been trying his hand at. and is in every respect a model young man. refusal to confer with anycommittee in which it was still in a position to go on, as John it for that purpose, takes a part of it to pay lowers as John M. Ward, and they are just as umpiring out in San Francisco, and has been He is well liked and respected. he was in any way connected, proves the Ward bad letters in his pocket from cities off certain obligations of the Buffalo Club. anxious to see him do well now as if the Bro universally damned. One paper says "he Pete Browning wanted to wager $1000 the truth of this assertion. As to Mr. Ward as a where there were no base ball organizations He may have been instructed to do it by therhood had been fortunate enough to have is the poorest excuse for an umpire ever seen other day that be would not touch a drop of player, the League may or may not see fit to offering to put clubs in the field, and J. Earle those higher iu authority, but at the same connected themselves with backers worthy in 'Frisco." liquor in five years. engage his services. The probabilities are Wagner and a friend had already vis time I think I am privileged to make a pro the cause. "The discovery was made in Louisville Charley Farrell, the crack catcher, is win that it will want him, if his services are iu ited one place aud got assurances of co-op- test. If the Players' League people won't "I can show Ward how to make more money this week that Capt. Comiskey is a graduate tering at his home in Marlboro. Spalding the market. From all I can learn, however, peration. I also produced a telegram from pay me, then the old officials of the Cincin than he ever got out of the game,"was Spald of a Kansas Jesuit college and writes Latin will most likely retain him for his League Mr. Ward may decide, under existing condi a meeting ol nati Club must make good." ing's significant remark, as heagreed that the poetry."--Cincinnati Times-Htar. We don't tions, to retire from professional base ball Mr. Prince, of Boston, calling players must be treated above-board if the team next year. Cincinnati and Pittsburg the Players' League for that night and sail! ACKNOWLEDGING THE CORN. know about the Latin; in fact we have our have already bid for his services, and Comis life. If he docs so, it will probably be from that the meeting was for the purpose of con The confession now comes from the League patrons of the game were to be considered. doubts about it. But we do know that Comrny key is anxious to get him for St. Louis. Far inclination and not from necessity. The tiuuing our organization. organs in Cincinnati that what was main When some League writers talk of punish can utter biting sarcasms in about seventeen rell is one of the most valuable ball players League will not undertake to drive any "Mr. Robison and Mr. Spalding requestet tained all along by the Players' League peo ing the Brotherhood leaders they should re different styles and languages. now on the diamond. player out of the business as a result of the me to use my influence to prevent the rein ple was true, viz.: that noother grounds couk member these were all honest men, while sev Gruber is the only pitcher on Al Johnson's Second bascuian Robinson bought some late unpleasantness. nant of the Players' League from taking any be obtained in Cincinnati. The Enquirer eral of the players who got the "fat" were not old list that the Cleveland Leaguers want. property on Bacon street, St. Louis, several FOR PLAYERS'CONSIDERATION. decisive action, pledging themselves to do al now says: above suspicion. Hardie Richardson is spending the winter years ago, and it has greatly enhanced in One thing I do most strongly advise, and in their power to help settle the hostilities by "Mr. Harry Hulbert, the owner of the Cin The conference committees, with a repre in Utica with his wife. lie isn't bothering value. He has been offered a big increase that is discretion and patience upon the part using their influence upon the League to ac cinnati base ball grounds, received recently sentative from the Players' League, will get about the situation, but will stick to the over the original purchase, but has stead of players, even though they may (in fancy) cept my proposition. They talked to me si $1200 for a quarter's rent of the local grounds together now in a few days. In the scramble Players' League to the very last. fastly refused to sell. Recently he has addcc have good cause tor anxiety. The question fairly und honestly that I left the meeting Who paid the rent is a mystery unsolved a for good men salaries for a time may take a If the Players'League did nothing else, it to his real estate list a couple of houses. One of engaging players has not as yet been taken thinking a great deal more of myself than J this hour, and Mr. Hulbert is reticent on the rise, but it will only be temporary. at least brought about a competition that re of these he bought from Doc Bushong, of the up by either the League or Association. In did before I went into it. subject. Base ball experts here strongly sus The men who went back to the League on sulted in the construction of good grounds. Brooklyns. deed, whil;: there is no formal agreement, "That night I attended the meeting of the peel it has been paid by the Brotherhood mei: the consideration of a big bonus and increase It looks very much as if Buck couldn't there is a tacit understanding between the of salary stand a good chance of having their suppose it A Chicago correspondent explains why Players' League at the St. James Hotel. We who purchased the Cincinnati Club and its lose this time, either. We don't that Chicago injunction was not issued, as two bodies that no steps towards securing salaries reduced. will be necessary for the League to put a players will be taken by any club in either were in session until two o'clock in the morn franchises from President Stern. If this sur These men hoped to put the old masters in follows: "It has developed that Secretary ing and acting under the assurance given me raise he true then the purchasers will hav bodyguard over him to keep him in line. Brunell's trip here last week was made at the organization until the business structure has the hole, so to speak, where it was "money or Director Talcott and George Gore hail a been completely and thoroughly rebuilt. So by Messrs. Spalding and Robison, for the the Cincinnati Club at their mercy and in your life," and the magnates gave up their instance of President Prince, of the Players first time since a member of the organization tine shape to be squeezed, since there are in talk at the latter's Twenty-sixth street cafe League. Brunell was to prevent, by process soon, however, as the last vestige of all ele I took tbe defensive on the question of con other desirable grounds for the club iu th' money. on Saturday. Gore told Mr. Talcott that he ments antagonistic to the future of the game The baseball kaleidoscope will showalarge New York of law, the sale of the White Stockings to tinning the ruinous fight. Mr. Prince, o city." was willing to play ball for the Spalding. He came here and had the neces and the National Agreement has disappeared, variety of funny situations before time to Club next season, providing satisfactory the clubs of both organizations will take up Boston, made some remark about uiy atti start in business next spring. sary papers drawn up preparatory to asking tude, but I explained my position satisfac terms could be made. for an injunction prohibiting the sale. Prcsi the question of team make-up and discusa torily to him and the remainder of the dele THE ILt-FATED ALL-STABS. A. G. Spalding seems to stand out alone as Fret! Carroll is said to be getting alarm terms with the men whose services they de the one magnate able to realize the import ingly stout out in California. den Prince weakened at the last moraentani gates were suited with the outlook. Tho Demise of the Chicago Players' Team ance of having the public satisfied that the would not advance the money to carry on the sire. "The next day, Saturday, Mr. Robisor In Washington they are already counting As a pointer, however, I want to say to Not Generally Lamented. National League is not going to keep up its upon securing Hoy for the new local Asso suit, so Brunell packed up his traps and sci asked me whether I would consent to go be Now that the Chicago Players' Club has sail for Cleveland to remain permanently." players in general that they must divest fore the National League and "grind all" policy forever. ciation club. Better organize the club first themselves of all ideas of extravagant sala passed into tbe possession of the Chicago and get into the Association before speculat The Brooklyn Eayls claims to know tha CORROBORATE TUB STATEMENT two or three of the Players'League men an ries tor 181U. At present no man can form League Club, the Chicago papers are publish NEW YORK. SATISFIED, OF COURSE. ing as to the composition of the team. an idea with any reasonable degree of cer of himself and Mr. Spalding regarding a set ing rather unflattering obituary notices of th< When Col. McAlpin gravely tells a base "marked" sure, namely Pickett, Mulvey am affirmative an' a paperwhicl The Club's Affair* Settled up Preparatory Dulehanty. tainty as to where the game stands whether tlement. I replied in the defunct concern. The Tribune, ball reporter that he "has presided at big po it will resume its old-time place and popu met the League that afternoon fn the Fifth always leaned to the Players' League, for to Prompt Consolidation. litical meetings and commanded a regiment Keefe says President Prince, of Boston, i still nurturing the fondly cherished idea tha larity in the public mind at once or whether Avenue Hotel. I was ushered in the side instance, says: The New York Players' League Club of 800 soldiers (militia), and never been it will require a season or two to restore it. If door to avoid the newspaper men and was ad "The Chicago Players' Club's history shows held a meeting on Wednesday, at which the snubbed as he was at Pittsburg," he lays tbe Players' League still lives. Tom Brown bus secured a situation for tl: the latter is to be the case, players will he mitted to the room where sixteen delegates how ea"y it is for a good thing to go wrong in hooks were balanced, some old accounts himself wide open to the pen of such funny called upon to be patient as well as stock were seated. It was something like precipi sporting circles. Last spring it was touted as a squared and Richardson, Shannon, Whitney, writers as may be disposed to take advantage winter in a Boston billiard room. Tim Keefe has had an offer to train tf holders until the bad effect of the revolt shall fating a leading Anarchist into a eoui eil o sure wiuner'of the Players' League champion Keefe and O'Rourke paid the balance of sal of the opportunity. For the Colonel to en have disappeared and until the game shall Presbyterians. Mr. Robison made an ad ship and was dubbed 'tho greatest teuui on ary due tbem. In speaking of the matter the deavor to impress his wonderful greatness Princeton base ball team for next season, bu has not yet accepted it. have swuns around into its old channel of dress and I followed with another. Then Mr paper ever put together.' New York Herald says: upon an humble reporter is in itself .sonic- public confidence and public patronage. Spaldiug moved his chair to tbe table au( "This practically clears up the business of the thing ridiculous. A farce writer could turn Captain Kelly still denies most emphatic "And so it was. Judging from tbe p.if ally that he has signed with the Boston Bear in mind one thine, and in doiug this % cross-questioned me as to my proposition, ii records of the men it was a wonderful combina organisation and negotiations for tbe incorpora the situation to good account. you will make no mistake. From this time order that nis colleagues might understand i As a backer of base ball clubs the "mil League Club. The triumvirs will neithe tion, and with a man like Comi=key nt.the tion of the two New York clubs will now go the Players forth the men players aud magnates alike fully. By the way, that was the last time nhcad as rapidly as possible. The directors of lionaire" particularly of the New York deny nor confirm the report. If that I ever saw Mr. Spalding. helm the team seemed invincible. Late devel League should go on Kelly would no doub who hold their tongues and maintain level opments show bow easy it is to destroy the the Players' Club have been holding otf until a breed isn't in it with the plain, sensible, heads will be the men to profit from the ad "I escaped from the League meeting an plucky, everyday sporting man. be held to his three years' contract, but i effectiveness of star players in a team. settlement in Brooklyn conld be made clear, but the club goes into the new Association the; justment of past and present difficulties. after it adjourned Frank Robison came an Comiskey is angry at the Players' League don't yo, told me that- the settlement of the ninttcr ha< "The Chicago clement, it seems, soon bejran to now that everything seems to be working to would be willing to let Kelly go. Bulldozing and threatening tactics that end there the New York men will wait no for dickering with the National League for a and no more monumental evidence of this been left with the conference committee. A think tbut Cumiskev was favoring the St. Louis compromise. Said he to a Chicago reporter The New York Club will, in the course o players in the tcau), and a clash occurred righ lor, set." the next two weeks, go ahead and elee -truth is needed than Mr. Al Johnson and the Spalding was at the head of this committee the other day: "Why. they had the National position ho at present occupies. While his made up my mind that everything was now from tbe start. Then Comiskoy got Iho idea Of course it doesn't matter what becomes League done for ami at their mercy. The officers. John B. Day will be president, a that Pfeffer was trying to secure the manage of the Cleveland, Philadelphia and Boston all the backers of both clubs favor him fellow-magnates have sensibly accepted the certain to be fixed up satisfactorily. National League was in such a bad way that inevitable, and have hastened to get in out "The conference committee would repor ment of the team, »nd another faction was clubs. That oft-used phrase "that everybody a child could have pushed the organization Nothing can be legally done by the club jus must be satisfied" was probably never in yet, owing to the fact that the lawyers of hot I of the wet, Johnson has pawed the earth and. about 9 or 10 o'clock that night at the Fifti formed. The result was that Couiiskey'se'ffective- over, but nothing would do the Players' threatened and talked of what he would do Avenue Hotel, so Mr. Robison thought, and ness as a captain was destroyed, and before tbo tended to apply to anybody but New York League people but a compromise. When they sides have a few aflairs that must first b and Brookiyu. New York includes about settled according to law. One of these thing in revenge against the League. And how made an appointment to be there. Abou season w^s half over team work was a quantity showed the National League people that they does he stand to-day? Ask Johnson. 10:oO or 11 o'clock, Robison came inland unknown'in tbe uhib and it was simply a num "everybody," you know, in Metropolitan es were ready to surrender, why, of course, the is the disposition of the players who hok stock in the Players' League club. In a fe\ "What are you going to do with the South shortly after, called me to one side and tnkin; ber of brilliant players going through Ibe mo timation. members of that organization put on a very Side Grounds after a settlement has been a note out of his pocket, said, 'Now, Al, tions of ball playing in order to draw their bold and independent front and dictated tbeir days will iil.so be decided which ground th consolidated team shall play upon. Brother effected, in case no arrangement is made for don't want you to get mad at this.' Then h salaries on pay day without blushing at tbeir NOTHING TO FEAR. own terms. Buck Ewing had a great deal to an Association Club in Chicago?" I asked began to read. It was the original propositio: impudence. do with the surrender, as he was always cry hood Park will,iu all probability, beselcctci Billy Nash has arrived in San Francisco President Spalding to-day. thrt has already appeared in the Leader "Iben, too, the players seemed to think that The Flayers All to He Well Taken ing for a compromise in order to save 'poor "I think," said A. G. with a smile, "that 'Hold on Frank,' said I when he had go Care of. John Day.'" Rumor has it that he will soon enter upon s the Brotherhood rules exempted them from life-long contract, and be accompanied on hi we will keep them there for a time as a about half way down, 'you needn't read tin training, und some of tbem were about as lit to That staunch Players' League paper, the "In ease there is a settlement, the two monument to the late Players' League Club. uny further. It don't suit me at all. I won' Boston (llubc, in discussing the situation, Brooklyn clubs will unite and the Philadel return East by Mrs. Nash. pUiy ball aa specimens at a fat stock show vvouk It is now said liierbauer and Van Haltrei We want to show our defeated rival this lisicn to it.' be to compete in a hurdle race. says: "No matter how tbe base hall muddle phia Players' League Club will have the mark of respect at least." HARRY PALMEH. " 'I'd advise you not to reject it in ah'.irry, may be settled one thing is certain, viz.: The Athletic'franchise.' All who have heard of will play with the Brookiyu consolidate< "Some of tho doings of the members of the team. How will Brooklyn square the Asso said Mr. Robison. 'Take time to consider it tenm on tho last Eastern trip bave just come to ball players'brotherhood has lost its useful this plan are charmed with it. It will restore T.-.ke until Tuesday or Wednesday." ness for the present at least. harmony and good feeling as no other plan ciation, to whomBierbauer belongs under the Jumping at Conclusions Too Hastily. " 'No,' I replied, 'I will not take time, lijbt. One of the players, after dallying with a it will obliterate all reserve rule? in to supper "1 he players individually will be as well could possibly do, and From the Now York It-lal-l. can't accept it." Brush broke in at this poin number of original packages, went off r,s ever, with the exception of a small re bitter feeling, which was such an unpleasant The Gladiator Browning thinks that under at the Park Hotel, Brooklyn, anil succeeded in Anson he would clay ball "out of sight." Tbe Association pl»yer3 who left their clubs and snid it must he accepted by midnight, fo duction in salary, which is sure to come, and feature of the last campaign, and would be re for berths in tbe Players' League will pr^b-ibly after that time it became void. picking a fight with one of bis confreres in the men in most eases can stand it. With newed unless all differences could be united, Tim Keefe basTeconie reconciled to the situ which a fork was curved across the table ant go back to thoir furuier employers. St. Loui* will ADDITIONAL PARTICULARS HEARD. two leading organizations under the National as is now possible." Boston Ifcrald. ation. Said he the other day: "Yes, every found a convenient resting place against tbe Another reclaim Comiskey, Boyle, O'Neitl, King, R'jbin- "Well, the upshot of the whole matter i Agreement there will be room for all first- The individual losses of the players during( thing is virtually settled now. fon and Miliigin; Cjluinbu-* will take iMve Orr that I didn't accept it, as everybody knows jaw o( one of the belligerent players. The latter class talent in the country. At least two- the season of war were not heavy in a finan year's warfare would have killed the game. promptly picked up a chair to brain tbe fork- From the way things are coming around it and Mark Baldwin back; Baltimore will demand Same time after I met a couple of newspape thirds of the best players were enrolled in cial sense. A small numberof them invested Griffin, Shindle, Cunningham und Quinn; Louis m n who said to me: 'You ought to be stnil thro'.ver, when the pair were separated. the Players' Lcaguo last season, making it, as some of their savings iu stock. Those who looks as if there would be a big boom soon." "Again, in Boston, two of tbe club members Deacon White is busily engaged in his ville may ask for Browning, Cook, John Ewing, i:i9 and cheerful now that everything is set a whole, the strongest organization in play put money into the Cleveland and Chicago Vauglin and others. Trio Athletic Club's i»lay- tied on your terms." after getting on loads of 'enthusiasm' worthy o ing ability the country ever produced. clubs (P. L.) will lose most of it. The others Buffalo broom factory. Hesayshe and Rowe election night, went back to tho hotel am the men who invested where consolidation has been are heavy losers by the Players' League ers Wcyhing, Cross, Larkin, Bierbnucr, Sto/ey "flow do you menn?" said I. "At tha "With the new order of things, and others will bo at the disposal of the Aruer- they went-on to tell me how two leagues wen amused theuiselres by chasing each otlie will be scattered around among the sixteen effected will receive new stock, aud may in movement, as they did not receive a cent of through tho balls clothed in the glorious rai clubs. While the friends of the National the course of time get all their money back salary after Aug. 1. and besides lost most of ioin Association to be assigni-d probably to tbost t.> be organized for the coming season. Phila securing the Athletio Club's franchise. 1 Boston were to be provided for uitnt in which they first sast the light of thi League were loud iu their praises of the wou- aud perhaps large interest on their invest- the stock of the old International club which THE SPORTIlsra 3L.IFB. D ec.
ishment for past misdeeds, and such little all right. I've thrown my chest out before, zntion lived half way through the piict season. whips properly used are good balancers in but some one hit it with an axe and I don't THEY'RE QUITE NEAR IT. When the matter of equipping Eastern Park HUB HAPPENINGS. BASE BALL. their way. wan't to take any more chances." The Situation In Brooklyn Gradually Get to accommodate the crowds expected at the The Situation in Hoittoii—The City Mure to POME REFLECTIONS AND CONCLTSIOXS. The O'Neil-Nimick episode is a funny one. ting Down to tbe Settlement Point—The foot ball game was considered some weeks HHVO Tiro Clubs— Tile Flnyers' Club's It is a little tough, however, to have a lot And yet this pair, full of none too friendly Mood of the National League People and ago, it was decided to erect temporary stands. Grim and rjnnlt«rat»le Determination. of patriots and saviors fall in with the of feeling for each other, conferred and bluffed the Proposition Presented—How the liar- Instead of going to some local btMtder and BOSTON, D«e. 4. Editor SPORTING LIFE: fenders. And as patriots and saviors we together like dear friends in Pittsburg. It is gnln May be Closed. making arrangements for a plain, but partic Amid all the gloom and uncertainty of the BRUHELL'S BDDGET. started in. Of course, there was an "out for certain that Nimick will not be elected pres ularly strougaii'air, Earle Wagner was thought base ball situation one shining fact seems to stuff" attachment to our patriotism anil sal ident of the new club. If it isn't O'Neil it BROOKLYN. Dec. 8. Editor SPOETIKO of, and away went a communication to the LIFE: As the fellow in the song sings: gleam through the clouds. Boston ishouul vation. In these commercial days, when life will be Ex-Mayor McCallin, who was our Philadelphia gentleman, asking the loan of to have two clubs. President Prince is short and time is money, (such a venture president, and is as fine and popular a man "We ure near H, TCry near It. some of his patent adjiistable-take-tiiem-dovvn- is a MORE INSIDE FACTS ABOUT THE RE Two have m t been iimje ODD al jret, hustler. He has money, in fluence snd abil- couldn't have gone along without such a as is in the city. F. H. BRUSELL. But all ttie final plno* are at-l, and-put-them-up-where-and-when-you-lilce ity. The men who bear the iirunt of the CENT CAMPAIGN, little side light. We were wrecked because And we're near it, ver? n»&r It. bleacheries. Mr. Wagner of course complied battle with him are determined to fight tooth "the stuff" refused to come out, and with its We're cot )D« reaJy for next set son, bat we're near with the understanding that all labor and It." and nail, and will not he bouglit out. They flow stopped nearly all TOLEDO ALWAYS IN LINE. freight was to be paid for by Linton, are satisfied that there is money in bsse ball Chauncey & Co. The stands were carefully THE PATRIOTS AND SAVIORS. One of tlie Finest Grounds In the Associa All of which means that the sane men of here and that the city can support two clutis How the Conference Meeting Which Led Could "the stuff" 1 have flowed faster not the Players' League organization here have unbolted, parked away, numbered and in sys with non-conflicting date?. Tlic stockholders too fast, for that would have tipped us over, tion to be Constructed—£choefl From the resorted to the court of common sense and tematic shape fchippcd to Eastern Park, Louisville Meeting. Etc. of the Players' League club here are willing to tbe Players' League's Downfall too there would have been a reorganization pounded the idiocy out of those who persist where they were bolted together again and to acceptan American Association franchise of surprising TOLEDO, Dec. 2. Editor SPORTINO LIFE: in posing left standing until the weight of the crowd efficacy and brilliant propor The directors of the Toledo Club have as clowns, the result being that Mr. if the Brooklyn ami Philadelphia eiubs are tions in the spring that is to come. Talk Linton is now delivering himself of a few less brought it down in irregular sections. Even taken care of. They will consider no pro Was Worked Ctaer Incidents. about utilitarianism leased a large piece of ground near the old yawps and supposing there was no accident and Mr. as much asyou like. Speranza Park and will immediately com Mr. Chnuncey is on the fence, posal or compromise that doesn't include tiiii You could have seen it. The plan discussed ready to flop with the biggest crowd. The Wagner got his property back in the condi stipulation. would have mence removing the fences and buildings tion he loaned it, it is difficult to figure out CLEVELAND, O., Dec. 4. Editor SFOKT- been to retire all playing direc from the old park. Much of the work can be echoes of that meeting held by the club yes Secretary Hart has just written to these two ING LIFE: In these days of reminiscence tors, to make the contract prices and reduced terday (Tuesday) bring the news that there how any money could be saved by the ar clubs assuring them in the strongest possible prize done this winter, so that by springtime the was some rangement? When the laborof taking down, and snow it is a good thing to straighten out fund definite and certain, and replace grading will be the only part to perform. plain talk during the session. Mr. terms thiit the Boston Club will stand by the story of a past season, so that future his the reserve rule by a long terra contract of Linton ascertained that he had something to putting up and taking down, and putting up them to the end. less verbiage than that at present in The new tract is very level, and the expense learn, even of the organization of which lie is again is considered, together with all the torians may have good, clenu information on of fitting it up will not be heavy. Ten thous cartage, PRINCR ON THE PLAYERS'LEAGUE. hand. And the story of 1890 is adverse and use. And at the same time a little more such a boasted member, and that his vapor- both iu Philadelphia and Brooklyn, President Prince is » fighter from the word equity, with no more risk, could have and dollars will put it iu fine shape, so that ings of standing by the Players' League for aud then freight between the two cities, the full of incident. Upon the first meeting of Toledo will have a ball park equal to auy in chance of profit seems very blirn go. "I'nxthinking of calling a special meet the two conference, or confidence, committees been shot into the contract. It doesn[t the Association. President Ketcham is en life if necessary were not appreciated, simply ing of the Players' League soon/' he told Tun hinged the fate of the Players' National cost any more cash and served one's conveni because all the rest considered the Players' THE PENNY WISH RACKET. Sl-ORTING Lll'Eeorrespondentto-day., "Don't ence a thusiastic over the prospects for next year. League. The conference was a mistake. good deal to have spasms of flexibility He expects to greatly strengthen his team, League decidedly under cover. Now, however, that the stand was smashed you think for a moment our League is dead. How fatal a one we all know now. \Ve had at times. Unless, indeed, all our times are WHAT THEY LEARNED. and several people may clamor for damnge Why, it's only the first of the winter now. under the both in the box and in and outfields, and it been most successful as fighters, not diplo club. The renovated old masters would not be surprising to see many new Mr. Chauncey, too, learned that he had few money, the penuy-wise-pound-foolish racket There is time enough before spring to fix up mat", although we got the best of all diplo might »s well keep their eye on this remark, faces when the springtime comes. sympathizers if any, Liuton, of course, not stands out in all its idiotic bigness. Some of any number of deals. We have plenty of matic moves (Turing the spring. But fight an adage in its way to me and certainly born being counted, in his idea that the National the thinking members of the concern started players whom we can control; we h:tve out of experience and much wrestling with ECHOES FROM LOUISVILLK. ing was our game. When I declare that the The celebrated "confidence" committee of League people were laying low to perpetrate a doctor after all of the injured shortly subse "rounds all fitted up in Boston, Brooklyn, Kew York party, which threw us down, weary new masters. We all know what we a bunco act. His insinuations and talk of quent to the accident, so that bogus or exag Philadelphia, Cleveland and Cincinnati. know, and the best and only reliable knowl the American Association is like the prover drew the Players' League trickilyj irregu bial Frenchman who inhabits the Maumee what this man told him, what another had gerated claims are not feared, hut nobody has The three former c'.nlw will stick nnywiiy. larly and under false pretences into that edge is that we call our own. And we usually heard said by a third party, were not relished, said anything of what Earle Wagner is to get It would require but little money to fix Al know this hardest. That's the advantage of valley he lay low. That it has a big job on conference you will be surprised, or rather its hands nobody doubts, but whether it can and he was informed in a dignified way that out of the debris. It is not impossible that he Johnson all ri^ht, and he would go on in your readers will, for you know the game. age and hard knocks. Beauty's a luxury Messrs Byrne, Doyle and Abell were known may be able to use the stand again; but how Cleveland and ihiit would bring Cincinnati anyway. Let's go after experience and carry out all the schemes attributed to it by Yon and I have discussed its villainy for the press there is much doubt. Away along only as honorable men, and that the man was much of the original will go back to the City with us all right. There are plenty of ci'ii-s hours. Here's another of the sides of the "the stuff" even though in our going we get to be discovered who could point to a mean of Brotherly Love is not yet post
has plenty of go, some money and good com To place Toledo, Syracuse and Rochester He was at Sunday-school and two days after mon sense? If you have, tell him to write BIG LEAGUE GUNS on the schedule committee was like filling a CIIADWICK'S CHAT. was a corpse,land the next day his little sister BASE BALL. me and I will show him where he can make Overlooking the Ground at Cincinnati— man with roast turkey a few hours before The Roughness of Foot Rail Strikingly joined him. What Providence it is that one't a young fortune in a few years. Cliata With Mr. Kobison aad Mr. Brnsh— hanging him. Poor victims! Illustrated—An Absurd Comparison — heart can rally from these terrible sorrows. A CHANCE FOB A HUSTLER. A Mintakrn Idea — How Ex-President Wheeler C. WykofFs retirement from the The Pre-eminence of ISage I kill - Foolish HENRY CHAD WICK. I have been fighting this battle all alone Stern Talked—The Lease and a Mew Association was a cruel one a year ago. It Proposition of a New York ConUinpo- for two years. Now, if one man can do so Park—A Bndget of Gossip. was his bridal gift decapitation for faithful porary, Etc. AUSTRALIAN SEWS. much in two years without any money, so to service. I am sincerely glad to see him re BALTIMORE BULLETIN. CINCINNATI. Dec. 2. Editor SPOKTINO stored to the rank of secretary. The Peace NEW YORK, Dee. 3. Editor SPORTINO speak, what can two men do with money in LIFE: Two emissaries of the League ad LIFE: The foot hall contests for the college The Maneuvering of Ihe Magnates—What two years more? Let us have the answer by maker's choice was well made. vance guardsof the vietoriousarmy swooped < The "guessers" give us McGeaehy and championships of 1890 have ended, and. BM»y Vail to Rattlmoro in the Itake off— DOUBLE CORRESPOMNCE 6H BASE return mail. I know what can be done, and down upon Cincinnati yesterday and felt a thougn the season, has not yet terminated, ail Compliments I'or Sam Trutt — Other can very soon show others the same. But re Dicky Job nston. Where does that place few pulses. The base ball heart in Cincin ' Lefty" Marr? the great events have taken place,and public Topics. BALL IN THE ANTIPODES. member one thing, it means work, and hard nati beats for the League. That is a symp interest in the game has in a measure sub work at that. But the returns will fully re Several of the Reds and other professional BALTIMORE, Dec. 3. Editor Sponnsa tom of the moment well defined. Here and tossers of the sphere are now members of the sided. It has been a season, in the college LIFE: The maneuvering continues, and m> pay for all the work. It would not do to ex there may be evidences of a fever for a re arena, anything but creditable to the majo getting what I want West End Foot Ball Club. one can tell just what the situation will be press my reasons for not turn to the Association or rather the Sab MPLFOKD, JK. rity of the club teams which have taken part when the time comes for the opening game?. Kendall Despondent and Simpson San- in Australia, but should any one in the States bath idols but the great majority of enthu ____REN in it. The objectionable features of the to look into my offer, let them Doubtless, Mes.trs. Spalding, Soden, and soma feel inclined siasts are firra in their allegiance to the Na rough sport were made prominent, especially of the controlling spirits, have made uptheir guine-A Bright Outlook-A write ut once. Do not lose any time, as it is tional League. John T. Brush and Frank the illegal "slugging," and the result was a full in LOUISVILLE LINES. minds definitely, as far as the National precious just now. I will give them De H. Robison were the magnates to whom large increase in the percentage of injuries. League is concerned, but it is exceedingly League Heeting, Etc. formation. reference is made. They loitered but a day Guessing nt the Flans of the Association The attendance at the leading contests ex unlikely that any of the American Associa PERTINENT POINTS. and they moved on homeward one to the Conference Committee—A Tribute to Jack ceeded that of any previous season since the tion magnates are certain of decisive lines of Now this is not an advertisement. I want Hoosier capital, the other to the Forest City. Chapman— The Club Presidency, Etc. game became popular. Indeed it would the circuit or the personnel of the teams. MELBOURNE, Australia, Oof. 27. Editor to beat Englandj because they are talking a "There is enough capital here readylo back LOUISVILLE, Dec. 2. Editor SPORTINO really appear as if the rule was the more the Undoubtedly,there was much that took plaea SPORTING LIFE: The base ball season is good deal of their great players and the games two or three League clubs," said Mr. Brush LIFE: Since the departure of the delegates brutal characteristics of the sport became in the various meetings that is kept secret, over here, and, unlike the state of things they can play. But excuse me if I nsk a to me. "Our care is to see that it gets in the from the annual meeting, there has been con prominent the larger the atteitdanee. As to but the future of the American Association with you, we do not talk base ball during question. Are the scores sent to THE SPOP.T- hands of prominent men wen of integrity siderable gossip about what was done, the the dangerous character of the sport the hinges on so many contingencies in which the interval of the seasons. Our base ball ING LIFE correct? The reason I ask is that who would be an honor to the League. I ex natural result of such an important affair. record shows three players killed on Euerlish that they even the courts may be finally called upon to players mostly are now cricket players. They the players here wonder why it is pect to hold a little interest in the club, but Most everyone is surprised that it was con foot ball fields this season, and over a dozen act, that it would be folly to make predic play cricket, they talk cricket, they think can play so much better games in England there will be Cinciunaiiaus at the head of ducted so peaceably throughout, ns owing to seriously injured in the American college as good tions at the present firms The personnel of cricket. Base ball, like an old love, is for than in Australia. Now we have just the club." various circumstances with which we are all arena. Here is a sample of the disabling ef the clubs in the Association is sportsman here as there, and we are very of the dele gotten for a new mistress, and it will not "One man who will doubtless be with IIP," familiar, it looked as it several fects of the game in only one college club, MOST UNCERTAIN seemingly be till the gales and winds of win particular about the scores, yet we have very said Mr. Robison, "is John Kilgour, of the gates might have razors in their boots. the. appended list of casualties being the few games with only two or three errors. of all. Some appear to believe that most of ter begin to howl again, and, when a bull Cincinnati Street Railway Co. He says he Among the last of those to leave the city record of the Princeton team for 1SSK>: the players will be required to assume the re pitched, a fair strike is blown oft' till it be Perhaps it is the climate. But do not take is ready to talk business whenever we say the were Messrs. Thnrman, Von der Ahe and Oct. 18 W. Spicer, broken nose; Oct. 15 offence, dear boys; let me hear what you think lations they held prior to 1S90, but this seems comes a ball, that we shall hear of base ball word. This afternoon we looked at the Barnie, the members of the conference com W. Spicer injured leg and "sprained ankle; more uncertain than all, as existing contracts again. With such a state of things as this, of uiy last letter regarding England and Aus grounds back of Lincoln Park. They are mittee, to which the Association gave full Nov. 6 Huyden, collar bone broken; Oct. tralia. Arc yon on? But all joking aside, I are very likely to become large factors in any and remembering one is a dying man among large enough, 1 think, and remind me of the power to make up the circuit. During the 22 J. Black, sprained knee; Oct. 22 King, general plan of that kind. Billy Sliindle dying men, and that, although eternity may am very glad to hear the success the game Chieagos' park. If we get them you may be entire morning before their departure, these has attained in the mother country. was in town this week on a visit which had be a loug time generally and one lifetime es sure Mr. Kilgour will see that there nre three gentlemen were in close consultation, nothing whatever to do with the Baltimore pecially is very, very short, what comfort For the pnst three months I have been street car accommodations clear to the doors." and, of course, they were discussing plans for traveling through the country towns (dull dis Club, and while here expressed hi.ii.self in a can the lover of base ball get out of a condi BOTH MISSIONARIES SPOKE BITTERY the circuit. They were, however, not friendly manner toward the Orioles and justi tion of thines like this? Deuced little. They life), introducing the game in the schools and closing any of their conversation to the pub Captain Poe, knee hurt; Nov. 8 Captain to the country cricket and foot ball clubs, of A. S. Stern and they declared that they fied his engagement in Philadelphia on tho may play base ball here, but what is that to simply reflected the feeling of the entire lic, but kept it all to themselves. Poe, nose broken; Oct. 23 Furnes.s, cut plea of bettering himself financially. But me if I am not here to see it? It is not com and with some degree of success. I expect to It is, however, said that the plans of the head; Nov. 8 Furness, cut eye and bruises; from League. the fact of his presence has fort to me to believe that when the grass on get my great Australian team mostly ' Mr. Stern," said President Robison, committee arc arranged and that they will at Nov. 15 Furness, cut eye reopened; Sept. 23 my grave has fattened any number of gener the school boys and the colleges, and to that once begin the effort to carry them out. Of Warren, knee injured; Nov. 24 Kitigs, REVIVED HOPES working. So look out for us in a "thought we were beaten and sought to that he and Griffin should become members ations of horses and sheep that the coming end I am care for himself and then laugh at us. We course, the great thing is to get rid of Toledo, breast hurt; Oct. 23 llenderson, sprained few years. Syracuse apd Rochester. It is said that the severe bruise of of the reorganized Orioles. It can be testified youth is having a real bang-up, gilt-edged have an application for the franchise from ankle; Nov. 3 Beveridge, knowledge that these tivo men game of ball. What is the use of that to me One thing strikes me as very peculiar, viz., committee will visit these cities and obtain a both ears; Nov. 21 Thomas, sprained knee; from personal never seen any mention by Mr. him, but if I can help it' he will never get are now playing a much superior game to when I have got no decent body to go to the that I have back in the League." statement of the money lost last year by the Oct. 22 Conner, broken nose; Nov. 13 Henry Chadwiek on the game in Australia. three clubs. They will then otter to refund even the excellent one they once put up in game in? None. It's equivalent to being Mr. Brush siroply nodded his head in in Currin, rupture of thigh muscles; Oct. 4 no more popular players outside the fence and unable to find a knot Now, I think a goo.l deal of what he says re this lost money if the clubs will in consider Jim Barnes, tear of the curtilage of the ribs; Baltimore, and game in general, and have sent dorsement and remarked a belief that Cin could be engaged to reawaken the enthusiasm hole. garding the cinnati's ''little magnate" thoughtthe League ation resign from the American Association. Oct. 19 Crane, sprained elbow; Nov. 2 him papers so as to get his opinion, but It is thought that this plan can be carried out Syinmes, sprained knee; Nov. S Bradford, at home. Last season Griffin was unques SIMPSON'S VALUE RECOGNIZED. Let us hear from you, "done for" when he sold out. tionably the most expert centre fielder in the Simpsou feels that way, too, but he does without success. Both these gentlemen are firm in their con at least in the cases of Toledo and Syracuse, sprained arm; Nov. 1 Steam, fracture of the Mr. Chadwick. A line once in a while which otherwise would be certain to lose ulna (Chester M, A. game); Nov. 4 Speer, country. His work was simply wonderful, not let on. He has got a little business that In order viction, but. 1 think, and S-hindle was not so far behind in fielding enables him to pay expenses and is gone up goes a good way sometimes. more money next year in the American Asso sprained elbow and wrist. The following to reach jd"u in lime I will now wish THEY AKE ON THE WRONG SCENT. It is hardly very profitable for the and even superior in batting. If these two country to the smaller towns and is doing the Cincinnati ciation. players received various minor injuries: you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Before and after the deal sake of a little glory for a team to keep on in Spruce, Gallway, McLanahan, Dalton, Jef could play base ball missionary work. I do not know H. II. SlMPSOX. magnate declared his faith in the League's A DUETT what you Americans (especially the supply Year. a big organization which outclasses it and ferson, Homans, Dowkowt, Johnny Poe, first victory, and one declaration he made steadily lose money. Rochester is likely to Lausden. in Oriole colors next season, there is no qnes- houses) think of Sirnpson, but I do know was: Jones and tion as to the interest it would excite. But that you deserve to be everlastingly booted prove more obdurate. General Brinker, This does not include the Thanksgiving NEW HAVEN HOPES. "Now watch these people run the clnb to while here, seemed to have his heart set upon will they? Will they be offered as much if you do not do something handsome for him ruin. I'll get my $3S,UW),and ina year or two Day injuries. salary as they can command elsewhere? And when he returns to the States. And if he Still Figuring For an American Associa remaining in the American Association, and they'll be glad to sell back to me tor about as his city is much larger and furnishes a I saw a paragraph in a New York paper if they object to coming because of better en does not, then you ought to send him some tion franchise—Rtirnliaiu's Treatment by $5000." gagements, can they be compelled to come? testimonial here. If the laborer is worthy of Vitt-. burg--General Mention. better base ball attendance than either Syra last week referring to foot ball as a coming I believe that the Cincinnati's president cuse or Toledo he has much superior claims. rival to our National game. The idea to me And have they no long-time contracts run his hire, as is stated by a hook you probably NEW HAVEN, Dec. 3. Editor SPORTING expected the war to continue through "91, and ning? All these questions occur to natrons, never read, but a good book nevertheless, Indeed, he might urge tl'.at Rochester is bet seems simply absurd. The great attractive LIFK: We are still in it. To my way of that influenced his action. Another strong tor than Columbus, for the New York town feature of all field sports to the educated class and at present there is only hope. Manager then Simpson is deserving of his wit ha big H. thinking, Boston will not be represented in reason was the fact that new buildings were Barnie is an expert in handling some of these The work he has done fi>r base ball, for which is fifty per cent, larger, and certainly fur of the votaries of out door sports is strategic the American Association circuit. The Bos needed before another season began and with nished a better week-day attendance during skill in the playing of each individual game. delicate operations, and he may be able to he has not got, and will not get, a red cent, ton League directors will certainly oppose the disaster of '00. and little hope for better accomplish it. He is in a commanding posi you will probably never know, but I do 1*90. The rough features of each sport are attrac such a move in every way possible, and they things in the year to come, the prospect was In case the clubs refuse to get out there tive only to those of low and vitiated tastes, tion in the Association and on the conference know, and 1 have not the slightest hesitancy will come pretty near carrying their point in not encouraging. The League will find very committee; places which may put wires) in saying that II. II. Simpson deserves the is some talk of a ten-clnborganization, Boston hence the charm which the brutal character the end. New Haven will then hope to re few men here to condemn A. S. Stern. "The and Washington furnishing the extra teams. istics of the so-called boxing matches of the ready to his hand, and if it does there are none very greatest credit for his efforts in the ceive consideration, or more consideration boys" who played under him 'have had a more competent to cause of base ball in Australia, and I think I do nut think, however, that it amounts to period, and the slugging and wrestling feat than she has heretofore looked for. With ta.-te of new masters, and they yearn for the anything more than talk, as ten clubs form ures of the foot ball arena have for the class IT'LL THEM it would be a very graceful thing if base clubs in Baltimore, Washington and Phila old who are appreciated now more than ever than our own blonde William. The man has bailers in the States would recognize this. an awkward circuit, and experience in all of spectators whose low animal instincts so delphia, New Haven will then become the before. Monday, Dec. 1, 1890 that is yester the organizations shows that eight clubs are largely influence their tastes for sports. Our in past years done more without capital than I do not make this suggestion at Simpson "s only available city for the Association's day was the day fixed for some of the best of ' em with unlimited suggestion, or even with his knowledge. He the best. To tell the truth the entire matter national game of base ball, while calling for Eastern section. We will astonish the A DISPLAY OF LEGAL FIREWORKS is yet very much undetermined, but it is manly nerve, courage and endurance, to a de funds, and it has all been accomplished by wirl never know it till he sees it in your col natives if we gain admission. New Haven in the local world of ball. Tluit was the last finesse in base ball engineering. The situa umns, and then as like as not he will not be probable that at least Toledo and Syracuse gree exceeding that of any other field sport in will certainly prove a stronger city than she day of grace for the unpaid rent of the Cin will yield to inducements, and thus create vogue, opens the door wide to a field of em tion may be such now as to admi^of some of particularly pleased, but think I have been is generally conceded. It is our ambition to cinnati Ball Park. Over $1200 remained due this intricate work, and if it is, we feel as taking a liberty. I do not care a cent what an organization. The vacancies. ployment for skilful and strategic play of the join the ranks of such Harries Hulbert, and just as he was getting MANAGER CHAPMAN'S DEPARTURE. most attractive character, whiie at the same sured that Baltimore will not get left in he thinks, the man's efforts deserve recogni uncertainty of clubs remaining in any other ready to jump into court and have the trans the deal. There is no concealment of the tion and reward, and, thinking so, I'm going Jack Chapman has gone to his Brooklyn time not a single brutal feature is allowed to circuit that it seems possible for us to join fer to the Brotherhood annulled J. E. Bruce, home, carrying with him the best wishes of characterize the play of a team even in the fact that a harvest is looked for from among to say so and leave his countrymen to give makes the American our choice. one of the "board of directors" of the very the Players' clubs, and that the Philadelphia the answer as they think best. Hecame here thousands of Louisville base ball patrons. It most exciting phase of a championship con Hartford is very anxious to form a New Limited Cincinnati;!, came alongwith a check is an old saw that nothing succeeds like suc test. The same praise, too, can be awarded to team is the one which it is expected to be the a stranger I met him as such but asa news England League, but we look higher. New and wiped out the debt. That cuts the Na of cricket. But largest factor in paper man I speak of Simpson as I found only fit for cess, and Mr. Chapman succeeded admirably England's national game Hav.'U is no longer a little city, tional League out of the Western avenue this year, therefore he is installed prime fa with foot ball, and even with lacrosse to a THE SCOOP. him. Il<- has always been ready to help me some small minor league; but a large, grow grounds, unless they treat with the present of the Wagners to hold a fran with information and to go out of his way to vorite, lint he deserves his popularity. Mr. more limited extent, the rough and brutal The eagerness ing and enterprising city that would reflect owners of the lease. Mr. Brush has been in Chapman has known and practiced the virtue features too frequently prevail, as the experi chise in the Association is cxpeit?d to offer a do it, and I want to say this. Also, I have much credit upon itself in a major organiza he is quoted as saying that the eeen his work. Good-humored, kindly and terviewed, and of silence. Most base ball managers, like ence of the past two or three years fully promising field for the energetic reaper. By tion. If we obtain our longed-for franchise rent is too high and that it would be cheaper other men are fond of being interviewed, and proves. the .sweat of his brow the Baltimore husband hard-working alnayv, he has been a credit to we will make Washington hustle, and I'll fit up new grounds than to re-pair the old yield, and credit on the game. Now. to of seeing their names in the papers, but Mr. man hopes to garner a profitable you and reflected wager we can win best three out of five games stands. Perhaps the shrewd Indiauapolitan Chapman has not talked much. He has not Let me quote from the New York Sim's re even Boston and Brooklyn is not only invit boys, don't you think he deserves some kind with them, and beat them way out of sight on earnest on that proposition, but it has a port of thirWesleyan, Pa., University match exceedingly tempting. What shall do not you are a mighty is in said that he was going to get this man or that ing, but of thanks? If you attendance and financial affairs. 'Tis true, look that has a smell like unto a Friday man. He has never announced his intentions or Wednesday last on the Washington Park the harvest be-e-c-e, oh, what shall the different crowd to what you were when I we brag a great deal, but then we have morning atmosphere in a restaurant near and has therefore not defeated them by gar ball grounds. The account gives but a har-r-r-r-vest be? Even such brilliant gems Visited your country. ample reason for so doijig. A little conceit Tammany Hall. Still, .ve are used to fish rulity. sample of what is to be seen at a majority of of the emerald diamond as Bicrbauer and THE V:CTottIAN BASS BALL LEAOOE. goes ft remarkably long distance, you know. stories here in Ohio. Mr. Chapman will unquestionably mate college foot ball matches: Stovey are boldly claimed as pos.sibiliiie.s,aud The following is theoulyik-m of news here: Our people will hail with delight thiit which "It that lease should be thrown hack on several changes in the Louisville Club next "Two thousand foot ball enthusiasts paw Uni the free, wild range of conjecture and aban "The first meeting of the League for the will place New Haven in a good, substantial me," said President Stem this afternoon, "I we donment to hope is bounded only by the con association here, etc., and we. will try to year, for there is no doubt of the fact that versity of Pennsylvania defeat Wevleyan by a eeason of 1890-91 was held on Wednesday could make my rental on amateur ball and will then be in faster company. I think that score of 16 to 10 at Washiniton Park resior- fines of the realms of the most excellent. Au evening, Oct. 22, at mil-ton's Orient Hotel, make our club the attraction that she be other exhibitions. The grounds will not be weeks ago elyseum realm of sports where oriole in the Atlantic. Ask Multi- the line I gave you two or three day nfiernoon in a game that was remarkable 'Bourke street. Mr. J. C'. Williamson, the came last season idle even if the League does not control them about Pete Browning is correct. Pete is still BIRDS OF PAKADISE president, presided, and after business was more. tor the briliia&cy of a run by Captain Slayback, next year." as sober and straight as a judge; and most of of Weal e; an, an,I the disgraceful tactic' pur twitter and chirp their plans of victory is the over hospitably entertained the members in BURNHAM'S TREATMENT. Not another word has been heard about the Louisville people want him very badly spectacular vision that visits the downy pil his own inimitable way. Complimentary I cannot refrain from commenting on the sued by Captain Church, of the Pennsylvania that in left field. Hamburg, who played that team. Church is the young man who was lows of the denizens of Conchological town. speeches welcoming Mr. Williamson .>n his manner in which the directors of the Pitts- ROMANCE OF INYCOOD PARK position last season, is a good fielder, but his May we all awake from the pleasant dreams return from abroad were made by Major burg Club are treating Mr. Burnhatn. No credited wilh doinr most of the »luzging in the look and the talk of a new park to be reached by stick work was light, and the outfielders are famous Princeton-University of Pennsylvania of our winter slumber to a brighter realiza Wardill and Mr. E. S. Chapman, to which the honorable and conscientious person can the Vine street cable ten minutes from the usually expected to be heavy _ batsmen. A tion than even our anticipations fore popular president suitably responded. The upon their business methods with approval. game at Philadelphia two weeks aeo, and yes Post Office square has died out. I asked Mr. couple of Pete's old-fashioned line drives in terday he lived up to the reputation he earned shadowed. We want Stovey tor first base. business of the evening was principally that The majority of the directors have allowed Robison if there was anything in the yarn. every game would be n big factor in winning Bierbauer for second, Shiudle for third and of electing arbitrators, selectors of intercol Mr. O'Neil to wheedle or bulldoze them into on that occasion. While lined up opposite and captain. We want was He said he had not heard it. Grounds there the championship. Of course Browning's physically, Ward for short onial teams, and secretaty. The president, his ways of thinking. While Mr. O'Neil would be on the way to Mt. Auburn and value would depend very greatly upon his Ralston, who is in no way hia equal Griffin for centre,Wood for left and Kelly tor three vice presidents, and secretary were ap in New York Mr. Nimick and a representa Church gave the \Yesltynn mtm a half-arm Weyhing and Radbourn for club Clifton and would open up the game to a good behavior, but it is thought that Chap right. We want pointed arbitrators; Messrs. W. Brace (M. C. tion of two-thirds of the backing of the populous constituency which might not at man could manage him. punch in the stomach which felled him to the pitchers and then we are content. Baltimore C.), Steel (F. and M.), and the secretary were came to an agreement with Mr. Burnham, ground, where he writhtd in agony. The um the balance of the team. se tend in the West End. Still the WestEuders As has been stated in THE SPORTING LIFE, stock will furnish elected selectors. Mr. J. S. Milford was whom they have sent for. They virtually are reinforced by delegations from every Childs and Paul Cook are the other two pire did not see the blow, and Cuurch escaped In the earthquake a-vJ consequent upheaval uiiBiiimously re-elected secretary. Arrange lect him as the manager of the club, and he hamlet in the Millcreek Valley and Inwood players Louisville is after. In case we get disqualification. So slyly was the blow deliv our portly senator, Sam, appears to be becom ments were made to do honor to Mr. William- returns to New Haven with the understand- Park is out of the line of march for them. Childs, the make-up of the team may not be ered that Ralston did not know who atruok him ing a senator indeed. The rotund and robust Eon by playing an exhibition imitch on Mon ihg that Pittsburg is to be his stamping until told by an onlooker. Again, when the be likely lo handle a team in days Captain Ewing was posing on Vine street precisely as I indicated two or three weeks Trott seems to day, Nov. 3. It is not yet decided where the ground for the next season. Some few this afternoon when I happened along. A ago, when I stated that Shinnick would go to ball was not in play, and Slayback sat on tho Washington. No more game will he played, out probably the Mel later he receives a telegram from Mr. O'Neil short and Tomney be held, ground, with the leather in his lap, having that he may consider himself free from bootblack was brushing the last vestige of third, Raymond to CONGENIAL CLIME bourne cricket ground will he chosen. It is saying East End dust from his shoes. Witii a smile in reserve. There is some doubt about Ray picket! it up as it rolled from the grasp of the could claim him. Senator Samuel was born expected that the president's pennant, won any engagement with the Pittsburg Club. mond. I understand that he wants a very centre, Church rushed through and, without any that Mr. O'Neil returned from New the Captain said: "Didn't I tell you?" in Towsontown, and in early youth emigrated by the Melbourne's, will be ready for presen It seems He certainly did. Last August in New large salary for next season much larger pr ivocation whatever, tprany upon Slaybaek, to the capital of the nation and became a tation on the day of the match." York and kicked up quite a rumpus when he directors think him found out what they hail doue. He said that York the Captain referred to the needs of the than the Louisville striking him full in the che,t with both X'Hee*. much-loved protege of good old Nick Young. R. J. KENDALL. hour in base ball. worth and in case he should not be signed The cro<»d saw the unmanly attack and hi.-seil Sam in his flights and passages has visited he had the thing all cut and dried and that remain at his old position of SIMPSON SANGUINE he is to be the president of the club, as Mr. "ONE FLAG ONE CLUB," Tomney will the Pennsylvanuin captain, while cries of 'Put various parts of the globe, including the vil was the platform he occupied then, and he short stop. him off' came from all parts of the field. Slay- lages of Detroit and Newark, but he tumbled That the Game is Getting a Fermiment Nimick is not a suitable man. Thus the af fair remains. Mr. J. Palmer O'Neil, presi knows he had the winning combination. THE LOUISVILLE PRESIDENCY. back was luid out for a minute or two. These heels over lineup into Baltimore when he Hold. "Another year of the sort of strife experi It is probable that the rumor about a clique were almost the only exhibitions of rough play wanted to get unto himself a wife. So we dent of the club, and Mr. W. W. Burnham, being formed among the Louisville stock of Samuel MELBOURNE, Oct. 2b'. Editor SPORTING the choice of the majority of the directors, is enced this summer," said he, "and there that marred a very even contest." claim the big, pleasant personality LIFE: I send you by this mail a photograph would have been nothing left of the game. holders to oust President Parsons, because of as a citizen by birthright aud by marriage still on the uncertain seat. It leavesthe situ an alleged case of the swelled head, is un This style of thing is regarded as en regie order of of the fir^t champion team of the Victorian ation somewhat like tiie session of the fifty- The war was killing our occupation. Of in college foot ball apparently. To me it rite. Sam has developed a high baseball season and the winner of the silk course, if the backers had kept on putting up true. I asked Director Brown about it and merit as first Congress of the U. S. A., agitating the he had not heard of such a thing. seems nothing else than dirty, cowardly pennant presented by Mr. J. C. Williamson, question, "shall or shall not the majority money they would have found the players he said that work, disgraceful to all men, but especially A MANAGER president of the League, and for the first in line, but they all wanted to fight on with So far as he knew there was no dissatisfac and if he holds the reins in Washington, the photo rule?" It seems very presumable that the tion with Mr. Parsons. Others expressed so to those who claim to be gentlemanly col year holders of the Spalding trophy (a minority will rule in this instance. At any no capital. The insincerity of the rest of lege students. team has got to go. Sam is not much of an of which I sent you) which has to be won the talkers was shown when Presid?nt Me- themselves in the same manner. No meet equestrian, but he wears spurs when be rides the rate it reflects little credit upon the officials ing for the re-election of officers has yet been three times before they can become of the Pittsburg team. We don't like to lose Alpi.n offered to put up a fund of $50,000 if Base ball stands pre-eminent as the game a base ball hobby. Sam is a singer, too. owner. The champion team are a fine body of all the rest followed suit. I am very glad called, and it is not likely that anything Once when he sang in tlie presence of the Mr. Burnham, but we do want to see him will be done until spring. of games in all kinds of ball play. It not men, all good in their respective positions, treated in an honorable and business-tike the trouble is over, and I hope we will sec only has no superior but no equal as a writer and a few others, the'whole audience arid at least three of the team are good enough the good old times once more. The race MINOR MENTION. Foot ball remained in the room for several minutes for some of our good minor league teams. manner. Very little lias been heard ot that Southern game for our American youth. HERE AND THERH. people I see are beginning to fight, and I cannot approach it in any single attractive until he had completed the vocalization. They are all colonials, anil belong to either hope they keep it up for a while." League which some Louisville people were Nothing could better prove the merit of his the The New Haven Athletic Club has applied getting up. There arc several players in this feature especially the game played under the first or second cricket eleven, with for admission to the City League. They The Captain has not shed a tear over the our college rules which, strictly speaking, is performance. To be sure, we knew there exception of W. H. Lockerman, who i» a FIRING OP THE SECRETARY'S POPGUN. city who would like to hear of its formation was ice cream and cake to be served imme boy. wouid undoubtedly prove a valuable acqui as it would insure them good engagements. a wrestling game of ball, and not foot ball, Philadelphia sition to the League, and they have several* He simply laughed at the arraignment ofCol. the only legitimate foot ball being the Asso diately afterwards, but even this does not de The season has not opened yet in Australia, F. H. Brunell in the columns of THE SPORT- Comiskey, never very talkative, was more tract from the value of our silent testimony Nov. 3, first-class players among their membership, taciturn than ever during his visit here. It ciation game, which has almost superseded V>ut will next month. On Monday, namely, Chauncey Lamb, Steve Baker, Cor- INO LlFR. "Frank ought not tomake so much the llugby game in England. Lacrosse is far to his merit as a prima donna. It is to be the Victorian League will open by a game on noise. He is mourning over the loss of his was mighty little information that the re hoped that everyone knows we are above two bett, Ward and a number of others. An porters got out of the great captain. superior to foot ball as a college game, as it the Melbourne cricket ground between other good team might be obtained from the $3200 a year I guess. Now the fact is Brunell admits of more strategic skill than football, such very strong picked teams from all the clubs was one of the few people to gain hy the base Wolf may go on the diamond next spring Bicycle Club, and the six clubs could have a been for years. 1 passed is just as full of excitement, and even when PETTY BRIBERY. in the League. The game will be played in ball war. His stand on the classification law lighter than he has played is not half as dangerous. honor of the president of the League, Mr. J. splendid league. him on the street yesterday and he never roughly Butj although Snm is married and a tenor "Harm" Bronson, who caught for the New and other legislation to oppress the ball profundo, he does not yet warble in his do C. Williamson, who has just returned from a player in years gone by is well known. Play looked better. trip to America and England, and the Mel Unveil Reserves season before last, and for In my list of players in Louisville last I saw in the columns of a contemporary mesticity, "ride a cock horse to Banbury the Sagwas a number of times last season, ers with any eye to the future could see this this week a paragraph advocating the intro Cross to see an old woman upon a white bourne team will be presented with the pen war would eventually drive everybody into week I should have mentioned Hub Collins. nant n.scriding them champions season 1890. has entered the political arena- He ran for Collins is well fixed for next year. J. A. duction of foot ball in the professional base horse" with all its nursery accent. In fact, councilman in the Second Ward, and, al some other line of business. The end is here ball arena to be played in October and No there is no more necessity for his doing this IN SOL'TII AUSTRALIA. and I'm heartily glad of it." I trust The South Australian League will open though he ran far ahead of his ticket, he was vember on the League club grounds. than there is for Billy Barnie, and so he don't not elected. It isn't often that "the captain" comes up BROWNING DECL.AKE9 HIMSELF. no such idea will be entertained fora moment. do it, but if you want your soul harrowed up their season on Saturday, Nov. 1. The clubs and the I passed Manager Burnhain, bag in hand, town. He and "that blessed baby" The Big Batsman Says He'll Never Flay I would advise every professional base ball by "Where is my wandering boy" and the in the League this year are more evenly madam are homebodies. Long ,lohn Ewing as a con matched than last year and they have more headed for the railway station this noon. I For Lonisville. player to keep of}'the foot ball fields "Sweet bye and bye," Sam is just your chin- asked him whither he wa« bound, and he re is also spending the winter at the old home, testant, unless he desires to run the risk of capiu. But this lias little to do with Sam's clubs. The season promises to be a greater and he is another soul who is playing "Squat LOUISVILLE, Dec. 2. Old Pete Browning, Because season than last year. The people are very plied, "New York." I then murmured with an eye like an eagle and arrayed in a disabling himself for his own game. Washington team. Of course, Sam will have something about Pittsburg, but he was far ter Sovereignty" on his own lot. One man there is a temporary furore for the slugging to start at zero in making up a team, and that enthusiastic over the game, and it is indent in this town is singing the praise of Captain suit of store clothes that fit the splendid phy a very strange thing if there are not from out of hearing. He was undoubtedly headed sique of the "Gladiator" like a potato skin, contests of the foot ball field, as there is for team will have to measure its strength with for New York. Perhaps farther. Ewing in no uncertain voice. His tones are knock-out and light glove contests at athletic some old and seasoned organizations, but there 500 to 1200 people at the League games while those of sincerity, was one of the loungers about the Louisville tliO>ericket matches will draw hardly a hun Since it has become known that New Ha Hotel during the recent meeting. Browning club meetings, that is no reason to suppose don't anybody want to figure on the dead cer DEEP-CHESTED $1200 TONES, professional dred; in fact, some of the best players have ven has applied for an American Association has been reserved by Louisville, and Chap that there would be a rush to see tainty of the club coming in last in the pro franchise base ball has begun to boom, and, for that is the amount of money he would ball tossers play the rough game at foot ball. cession. Anyway this is an given up cricket for base ball. Among them for man expects to have the big batter, with Paul bull is our national game foot ball is may be mentioned George GiB'en who bus although it is not midwinter yet, from the now be whistling for if it had not been Cook and John Ewing, members of his team Base AWKWARD ATTEMPT talk one would imagine the ball season right tli'. captain. John W. Kearney is the happy the English game. Let us stick to that which to testify that Washington is exceedingly for the reputation as the best all-around cricketer ready next year, but Peter says, "No" in the fol ours exclusively, and which excels every in the world. The latter has not given up at hand. ..il. He had his liitle fund all lowing scare style: is tunate in having Samuel Trott to engineer its the old game entirely; still, he plays the new POLOISTIC SQUIBS. t, sink for the Players' League score card "I will never play ball in Louisville. The other field game of ball. baseball. And it is not because Sam winds New Haven has at last struck a winning privilege in '91, and turning to his friend for up his name with two "t's" either, but for game very often, and is a wonder at it, too. people behind the clnb did not treat me is a good thing I found in Harper's He is good at any positiou, barring behind gait. They actually pulverized New Britain advice, the Captain gave a word of warning, right. You bet Petey can line'em out with Here the reason that he is an honest, practical, lust Monday. They commenced by banging "Go slow." He did, and is $1200 better off. the best, and Dave Orr ain't in it with your Weekly. It is apropos to the foot ball of the level-headed fellow, with plenty of horse the bat. in the goals and kept it up almost incessantly Mr. Kcarncy's lips were all puckered to sing THE NEXT SEASON. Uncle Browning. I led the Brotherhood with period: sense and personal traits that endear him to until they had nineteen goals to New "Throw Him Down, McCloskey," but he re an average of ..'!S1 and would have, had a Jenka "Shall you go to the opera this sea all who come in contact with him. Both leagues arc getting ready for the one: "Arlie" Latham didn't have covered in time to save himself from being as usual, Miss Helen?" struggle which is to take place in Melbourne Britain's batting average of .400 if the Cleveland scorers son, Pitcher Frank Horner writes from New time to smile or say anything, they kept him labeled, "A Rifled Innocent." That is an in eighteen hits from my record. Helen "We don't know yet. Ethel and I Haven: "As you see, I am still in New on Jan. 1, 2 and 3, between the pick of each dying struggle of the Players' had not stolen to go ever so much, but our brother colony, and I am almost certain that we will so busy picking the ball out of the net. cident of the But I will quit ball playing if I cannot go want Haven, only remaining here, however, to Woodtke has braced up and seems to League that reflects no Credit upon it. Louisville. I have not touched Ueorge, you see, is on the college foot ball coach the Yale College team, which I expect have at the least 30,000 people attend on the been playing. elsewhere than and we can't tell .yet whethejc, we shall three days, and we will have another attend realize what apoor game he has SEASONABLE OBSERVATIONS. a drop ot liquor in seventeen months and will team to do from Jan. 15 to April 1. On good Hill, who has been quite sicK, is now con There i« a rumor here that Sticci, the gen not again so long as I live. I don't belong to be in mourning this year orjiot." __ ,. 'authority, I feel there will be no Atlantic As ance almost as good in Adelaide in April. We have missed him sadly at The public take to the game better in the valescent. tleman who is starving himself to death in the Salvation Army, but I have found out sociation, neither will New Haven have a centre. New York, is a Brotherhood player in dis till up on booze and play Here is a paragraph wKlcn f OiuughUJJmd ball team next season." latterjjlace than Melbourne, because, as I favorite sport that a man cannot fouiid it on have sold before, we have no grounds here for THE SPORTING LIFE is the guise. ball. I would have been in my grave to-day enclosed in my last letter, but I Let's see. December, January, February base ball. Two attempts have been made ing paper in New Haven. E. L. How E. Tim Murnane, in his few houra on Vine if I had kept up the hitting-the-bottle act, I my dcsli c:i Friday, too late to send: March. It's a long time between seasons. discovered that the Cincinnati situa My heart goes out invsympathy for my es T. T. T. to organize a company to prepare a ground street, have kissed 'jag' good-bye forever. I would his wife, in lot, on both occasions the owners of the ground Pitcher Lawsoii'a Project. tion had been exaggerated. If Tim will like to play in Columini8." teemed friend, Ren Mulford, aud Pitcher A. W. Lawson, who was with the please tell I5ug Holliday, Lefty Marr and the sad affliction they have sustained in the when they heard what it was for, put the loss of their first-born. Thirty odd years ago The old base ball year is near an end, it simply killed it. Even Boston National League Club early last season, Oliie Heard where they can get the thousand . .^ES-THK SPORTING LIFE will be mailed rent so high that postpaid toany address in the United States I experienced a similar sorrow in the loss of but who cares, for the new is at hand and it then, if I had only some one with a little is endeavo-ing to organize a Florida State odd dollars due them, he will confer a favor promises to be a far greater and better year the winter, and baa fair on three of the boys who are not glad they and Canada oneyear for $4.00, six months for my bright ten-year-old son and a five-year- push and money, we could do well in a year League to play during old daughter from malignant scarlet fever. than the old one. to two. Have yon »ot such a man? One who prospects of success. He is uow at Oeala, Fla. were freed. S2.25, three mouths for $1.25. 6 THE SPORTING LIFE. Dec. 6.
Reitz. Flmt on errors Sacrarueoto 1, Ptockton 2. bit with pitched ball being Lis contribution to and boxes of raisins (first cut) and figs laid at First OQ balls Sicramento 15, Si&ckt-iQ 4. Left on CALIFORNIA CULLINGS. INDIANAPOLIS MENTION. b««-s S»rr
of the catcher. He had a finger knocked Ralph Johnson, better known as "Spud " closed," said Tim Berger ye?' out There was agony depicted on his face ST. LOUIS SIFTINGS. Columbus' hard-hitting outfielder, wonjd PITTSBURG PENCILLINGS. little catcher is makiu"; table wur BASE BALL. as he sucked the injured member and threw Brotherhood Flayers Doubtless to be As- give a six days' go-as-you-please contest in The Flayers' Club Trying to L!qulilate-An O'Hara glass works, on Thirtieth strt>< off 'the gloves' angrily. The exhibition Bijjiixd to Their Former Clubs—Views of St. Louis during the holiday*. Mr. Johnson Assessment Not Relished—The O'Noill- was down town the other day hunting amused Earle as much as it did those in the l*r«iuiueot Flayers—Johnson's Race—A is in the city at present completing arrange N!mlck Wrangle — Team Gossip—Bits dent O'Neill, as the Pittsburg Club is audience. One more feat deserving of men ments for the "go." He has closed a contract debted to him for services. "I am not afrai tion was Jack's 'dive into the river" to save Word to Harry Palmer—Von der Ahe of News. and Comikkej 's Hunt—A Chat With John with Prof. Bill Clark, »f the Natatoriuni, to of getting the money," said he, "but it would IN THE NORTHWEST. a hoy from drowning. He was caught to hold the race at that popular resort. Mr. PirrsBrRo, Dee. 3. Editor SPORTING come handy just now." save his head from jamming into the hard Kellly-Iteins. Johnson was identified in a managerial ca LIFE: Watering stock and liquidation must Benny Stephens was reported in town a floor. He crawled around 'the bottom of the ST. Louis, Dec.4. Editor SPORTING LIFE: pacity with the go-as-you-please contest held be two distinct branches ot business in them selves even if they seem to be kin. This fact day or two since. THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE PA river'until he found the drowning boy and It now looks as if everytliing will be ami at the Madison Suuare Garden, in New York They t-ay Jimmy Galvin has on his war brought him to'shore.' In his dive he hit a cably settled at the conference committee City several years ago. He has the best has evidently dawned nnon the people who paint and threatens dire disaster to the splinter and complained that he'd run into 'a meeting, which will be held late this week, long distance runners now on the turf. have been trying to settle up the affairs of the writer. He accuses him of starting the story CIFIC NORTHWEST LEAGUE. snag,' and when he was informed it was only Chairman Thurman as yet not having deci Pittsburg Players' Club. Not two months Among them i,re Frank Hart, the colored ex- ago it took the same people about twenty-five that lie declined to play hall under J. Palmer a splinter he asked: 'How in the mischief ded upon the exact date. At this meeting the champion, with a record of 5<>5 miles; Gus O'Neill. Jeems has been misinformed. The could I hit a splinter in the water.' Association circuit will be settled, and if Guerrero. 1i!'5 miles; Dan Herty, (i'J.i miles; minutes by actual count to increase the capi libel came from another source. Farther Details as to the Important "That was a query which brought a roar of Toledo, Rochester and Syracuse uo not wish Peter Hegelman, 550 miles; Geo. Cartwjight, tal stock of thisconcern from $200,000 to S400,- Two local papers this week advised W. A, laughter from 'the house.' to accept a fair remuneration for their fran champion of England, 545 miles; Pater 000. They have been two days trying to liqui Nimick to sell his stock and get out of the BnsInessTransacted by the Fine "When 'Happy Jack'was brought around chises, they will be paid the price fixed by Golden, 545 miles; Geo. Conuers, 543 miles; date and are as far off as ever. There may be base ball busiuess, because the club would he looked sheepish and said he felt that way. the Association. But it is now a foregone Geo. Noremac, champion of Scotland, 565 snags even yet to be unearthed. Last night never amount to anything as long as he had He spent the last ten minutes of his trance conclusion that these three cities will be miles; Tom Howarth, 540 mile?; II. O. Mes the last meeting was held and on Thursday a dollar invested in it. Mj'. Nimick,a wealthy Young Organization. talking to his mother with his face turned to forced out at the coming meeting. It has sier. Colorado's French champion, 530 miles; they will agaiu try their hand. man, certainly stands much humiliation for a corner of the room. Mesmerism is not the been mutually agreed between the National John Hughes, 515 miles; John Sullivan (not Among the propositions last night was one a small investment. Some friends admire League an 1 American Association that no that all the concern's indebtedness should be In the last issue of THE SPORTING LIFE line Billy Earle expects to follow. He will John L.), 5ti9 miles; Sam Day, 5C1 miles; him for his stand. appear as a developer of spiritual mediums. players who belonged to the Players' League John Glick, 517 miles; Orie Moore.lof Brook paid off at once. Now, such men as Carroll, Talk about good news stuff. Some parts of appeared a briet telegraphic statement as to during the past season shall be contracted Atiten and one or two others not present the most important business transacted at the He has several subjects now under control. lyn, 553 miles; Marion Koran, 505 miles, Bruuell'sletterin last week's SPORTING LlFB One is a fair official ot the Psychic Club. Ac with until after the conference committee There are several others, well known the might object to this scheme; that is, the as was full of it. McCallin says Brunell's figure* annual meeting of the Pacific Northwest meeting, when, no doubt, all Brotherhood sessment might not be relished. So a dilly League held at Seattle, Wash., Nov. 24. Ap cording to one trance medium Earle has an country over. The prize money will be dis on Pittsburgh receipts are wrong several Indian spirit on his staff. This is Running men will be assigned to clubs to which they tributed upon ttie basis of the men traveling dally to hear from theabsent men was derided hundred dollars because comps are charged pended will be found more complete details formerly belonged, and if a club does not upon. Behind this there may be something, by mail: Deer, and the defunct warrior has announced 500 miles. No prize will be given for a dis up. In addition Pittsburg secured $2000 by that Billy is 'much help' to the cause." wish the services of any one or more players tance less than 500 miles, and this'alone will for it is known that some holders are not a renting grounds to two shows and also man At this meeting were present President H. the club to which he belongs will have the bit anxious for an assessment aud would like Bolster, of Spokane, Secretary C. E.Maxlield, make the contestants hustle. Johnson will aged to scrape up $500 or more by renting privilege of disposing of his release. remain in the city until after the race takes to get rid of their stock. to athletic meetings, etc. of Tacoma, and the following representatives CAPT. COMISKKY' HAS ALREADY SIGNED A place. "Oh," mourned one small holder to-day, of the different dubs: Portland, II. T. Hud COLUMBUS CHATTER. "If I could only lose this in the safe some You have seen a story about the Pittsburg CONTRACT A WORD TO MY FRIEND PALMER. Players' Club figuring its grand stand among son, Si Gunst; Seattle, R. C. Wash burn, VV. to play with, captain and manage the Browns where, two or three years later pick up the E. Koekwell; Spokane, Jorjn S. Barnes, Ta- In your issue of last week my friend Harry papers and find it was a 10 per cen'er and the club assets, the stand, etc., being owned The Columbus Pitchers For Next Season to next season, but the report that Boyle and Palmer, your wide-awake Chicago corres by the P. and W. R. R., owners of the park. oonm, W. B. Bushnell, G. G. Chandler, C. B. be the Same as Lust—The Local Team several others had been secured was a little above zero. Alas, those are romances." pondent, calls attention to the fact that Here is a little warning to small holders. Manager Hunlon and President McCallin ex About to Enter Next Season With Confi premature, to say the least. President Von Morse, Mott, Murnane, Sullivan, myself and plain this as follows: "Why certainly, we dence of Winning the Pennant—Local Look out for a freeze-out. They all do it. It der Ahe said to your correspondent yesterday several other correspondents showed bad has frequently been played in base ball aud own it as long as our lease runs. What good Notes. that Comiskcy was the ouly Brotherhood judgment in upholding the Players' League. i.s the National League stand when tiiey move? COLUMBUS. O., Dec. 2. Editor SPORTING player that he had signed and that he would then called a slick deal. In the spring I did say in your columns that The National League Clnb hasn't started Nothing but old lumber. We repaired our LIFE: I happened to meet Larry Twitchel! not sign another one until after the confer the Players' League was entitled to a living stand aud put on twa towers; besides, spent on the street to-day ami he informed me that to work settling up. There is a big snag in ence committee meeting; that he would just as much as was the other two organiza those notes I spoke to you about some weeks several hundred dollars in fixing up an he bad no certain prospects in view for the take some of his old men back if assigned tions, and when Spalding declared that he ago. Both O'Neill and Nirnick say they want office." season of 181*1. Larry started out last season here, but there were one or two that he would would drive Comiskey and his team out of everything cleared up. O'Neill's option on Sam Devere, the banjoist, is another per as one of the brave leaders or first of the fol not have on the team again if they would the Windy City I put in a claim for the Nimick's stock runs a week longer. former in the "illegit." who relies on base lowers of the Players' League and was play gratuitously. Whites and asserted that the new-comers ball to help him out. He tells an ok) yarn wrapped up heart and soul in its success. RECALI.ING OLD DAYS. VIEWS OF A FEW PROMINENT PLAYERS. were not thieves, but honest men, and their W. W. Kerr, of the Players' Club, has a that all the catchers next year will be colored He was faithful to the last. In other words, Your correspondent dropped in at the bid for public patronage ought to be recog little 4}x5 office under the warehouse of men.becausetheyaresogoodon catching fouls. "'Is'art was true to Poll." He had blind Young Men's German Christian A0ociation nized; that Mr. Spalding did not own Chi Arbuckle's immense coffee roasting estao- Manager Hanion says Tim Murnane was ing faith in the o'erwhelming success of the. located at the northeast corner of Eighth and cago, and "the boys" who had joined hands lishment,and here every morningthe leading the first man to spring the Jocko Fields' Players' League and "played the game wide Olive streets, one afternoon last week, and together in an effort to better themselves had stockholders of the club have been gathering $1400 for next season story, and should b« open." He started out the season hitting all several of the big guns wintering here were only imitated Spaldiug in his actiousof years since the liquidation of the club has been given credit for it. Ned declares that Jock pitchers to a standstill, but for some reason seated around small tables drinking a bever ago, and. I might add, the present day also. under way. Yesterday morning President was really singing, "They're after me. I'm let up in this work. He lost ground in the age of some kind out of stone mugs. Billy The fight lias ended and the National League McC'alliu, Mr. Kerr and Manager Hanlou the individual they require," when he called Cleveland team and was placed in Buffalo Robinson, who played second base for the and Association are on top. aud to genial were found engaged in a mixed debate on on him and struck for $4000. After J. Palmer with others to finish the season with that Pittsburg Brotherhood team, was there, and Harry I can say that I am still happy. polities, weather, Indian war and Benny O'Neill floored Jock by a *1400 offer tha team. He is a resident of Columbus and next to him sat Pat Tebeau, Cleveland'9 third JOHN REILLY'S EXPERIENCE IN THE "NINE Harrison's little communication. Jersey City lad sang, "They done me up.'" would give his eyes to play in that team the baseman. Jim Daris was telling a funny HOLK." "I observe Ben doesn't have much to say Elmer Smith had a nice bull terrier stolen coming season, for he wants to be with his story and Billy Joyce was listening and at the In a conversation with Long John Reilly on the base ball question or the tariff either," not long since. excellent wife and little bit of baby. Larry same time wearing a broad smile on his hand while in Cincinnati last month, he remarked said the Mayor. Swurfwood says the Jeems Galvin cigar U even had such faith in the success of the some countenance. Two noted visitors were to me that the public did not realize the fact This was the signal, and pretty soon the booming. Players' League that he went to" considerable present John Healey, the great pitcher of that ball players were often placed in the crowd was in the throes of a base ball talk. Instead of a guess on standing of the clubs expense in moving his household goods to Charley Morion's Toledo team, and Jake '"nine hole" as it were, during a game of ball. "There is one thing," said President Me- next season, some enterprising newspaper Cleveland, where he would be at least iu the Beckley, the hard-hitting and excellent first "One day last summer," said Jlr. Reilly, of Callin, "I believe we have as harmonious a could make a hit by offering it trophy for a line of his travels if the Players' League biiseiuan of the Pittsburgs. Healey had run the hashery. "we were playing the Chicagos lot of men as can be found in the business. surmise on the number of parlor base ball held out. He now lives here, so he tells me. up from Cairo for the sole purpose of seeing on the home grounds, and the score stood 3 Everybody seems satisfied that there is no games. ______CIRCLE. THF, COLUMBUS TEAM NEXT YEAR. the young lady that will be Mrs. Healey be to 0 in the last half of the uiath inning. The throat-cutting going ou and no distrust ex I met Treasurer Cohen. of the Columbus tween now and spring, while Beckley was on first man up got his base on balls, and the ists." BUFFALO BUDGET. team, yesterday, and pressed him for a list of his way to his home in Hannibal, Mo. Base next one followed with a long single, ndvanc- "Yes, and even your meetings with the the probable members of next season's team. ball was discussed by the boys, and our cor- iug the first batsman to third; a moment National League people were fairly harmo Awaiting the Decree of the Association^ He said that he, as well as all the directors respondent took in the discussion. lays later the second batsman stole second, and it nious also, were they not?" was the writer's An Abandonee of I'layers—The Great bad the most implicit faith in last season's JOHN HEALY: was Beard's turn at the stick. I asked Ollie query. Possibilities For a "Northern League"— team to warrant him in saying that he thought "I see by the papers that there is some talk as abrother a dear, good brother to make a "Yes, barring one or two tilts between Some Kesults of Last Season's Manage there would not be a change, for he thought of forcing the Toledo Club out of the Ameri home run, so that I an orphan would not Bumell and J. Palmer O'Neill and Rea, ment. the boys ware all well drilled and thoroughly can Association. This would be wrong, as be placed in the nine hole. Ollie had his they were all right. We hail been told to BUFFALO, Dec.3. Editor SPORTING LIFE: acquainted with each other's peculiarities, the Toledo Club helped the Association put good eyes with him, and he would not be watch O'Neill and, not knowing anything The moon of turkeys has slipped by and and if anew man was to be taken in now it of a bad predicament, and the Association pulled on with the droppers, ins or cuts, and about him, did so, but we soon found out he another moon is on the point of introducing might upset the rest of the team for a month people ought to be slow to forget the great he stood up there until five bad balls had was 'all right" and then all bauds talked itself, but uo base ball news, base ball chest after the season had opened and, he argued, favor. But then base ball is base ball the been pitched, and with a smile on his ruby business." nuts or base ball verbiage of any kind has many a game is needlessly lost during the country over, and everybody is looking out lips, he trotted to first. With three men on GAVE HANLON SOME GINGER. come to light here. Some business men who first part of the season that a swift team for the best of it except the players (this bases and two out, I stepped to the plate, my "Oh, yes, Rea is still iu the base ball busi are making an effort to found a ball club needs badly at the close. Well, he is right last with a knowing wink of the left peeper). heart jumping like a wild rooster under a ness," continued President McCallin. "He here are awaiting the result of their applica in all that he says, and while there were But if Toledo is fired out of the Association tub. Kittridge, who was catching, ottered to didn't know much about the game when he tion to the American Association, which re several disappointments in the team last there will be no trouble in securing a fran bet me a fur c-ip against a package of cigar got in, but soon caught ou. It makes me sult may be mouths in discovering itself. season, there is reason to believe that they chise in the Western Association, and the ettes that I would strike out. laugh every time I think of the way he That conference committee will doubtless will remedy their defects and prove strong in latter organization will be stronger than ever "This made me as mad as a wet hen, but I growled when the club had a bad streak and take its time about conferring and deciding all that they were supposed to be strong when before, and I know that all the Toledo play remarked that if I hit the ball safely the was losing game after game. 'Look at that upou the fortunate successors of the unlucky they were first signed. ers will be just as well pleased in the West crowd would swear that I was a canary, but big stiff out there, he is not earning his four clubs, and even when they do come to a Mr. Cohen hesitated to say that Mark Bald ern as in the American Association. I will if I missed it, then I would be a buzzard. salary. Why don't you touch him up with a head and burst the favorable words may be win would be found with the team next leave for Cairo in a few days, after which I 'Gaff7 was umpiring, and the first ball pitched fine, ar.d put some ginger in him?" This was greatly estranged from Buffalo. It is known season, nor did he say that he wouldn't, and will go to Hot Springs for a course of baths." he called out strike one, and I fainted his remark, and my reply would be: 'Ah, that the local applicants are able and anxious the impression prevailed with me that Bald JAKE BECKLEY: almost. The next one looked like it was that is Hanlou's play.' " to establish a worthy team here worthy of win's services were for sale, and that the "I ara sorry to know that the Players' coming over the plate, and I smashed at it "By the way," interposed Manager Hanlon, themselves and of Butfalo. But they must League team offering the greatest induce League has gone by the board, but such with all the strength 1 possessed, and a mo "I believe Rea sent me a box of ginger one necessarily ment could secure the services of the great seems to be the case. I felt positive early ment later I was standing on my shoulder, day to put into the boys." This broke down AWAIT THE MOTIONS twirler. Well. I am sure that Mark would in the spring that the new organization and the catcher was returning the unswiped the gang, Rea was voted a good fellow, aud of the Council of Three. As remarked, any like very much to get away from Columbus, would be a grand success, but with the- ball to the deceitful pitcher. The occupants one who remained in the.base ball busiuess announcement of the decision of said coun yet he said he would play his very best ball clashing of dates here and there, coupled of the grand stand and bleachers were wild because he believed there was money in it. cil may be deferred to a date far ahead, when in this city if he was to be kept on the team. with the general fight that was carried on, with rage, aud I was notified to hit the ball QUAY AND MAGEK. the most desirable players and managers (for There are Gastright, Chamberlain, Knauss interest flunked completely, and while the or die. The next ball was a straight, fast W. A. Nimick, is pursuing the even tenor Buffalo wants a manager) have been secured and Easton, all good ones, and each has a backers of the Players' League expected to one, aud I caught it fair and square on the of his way, now that there is a lull in the by foreign organizations. peculiarity that four pitchers seldom have; come out at the end of the season about end of my bat, and it sailed on a line over presidency war, and it is almost a certainty Bearing in mind the fact that it is im that is four who are connected with the same even financially, the National League an^ the centre fielder's head, and when the hog that J. Palmer O'Neil will get the title. probable, to speak conservatively, that Buff A MESMERIC BALL TOSSER team. Gastright, for instance, has the same American Association realized the fact that hide was returned to the diamond I was The other day Mr. Nimick defended the alo will be selected as a vacancy-tiller, and sort of a delivery that characterizes Bald standing on third with a heart as light as a attacks on his administration in a talk to a that such selection would come rather late Catcher Billy Earl» Gives Two Bemark- they were sure to lose money; the former win's work. He is about the same build were greatly disappointed, while the latter ball players' pocket-book iu January. I friend. "Well," said he, "I never cared about in the day, if at all, it looks dubious for ablu Kxliil.llions of His Mysterious and delivers the ball with a swish and swirl organizations were prepared to meet the scored a moment later ou a passed ball, and being president of the Pittsburg Club, but no Buffalo's establishment in the Association. Powers to Hypnotize Certain Subjects— that is a terror to batsmen who are afraid of looses, with one or two exceptions. I do not the game belonged to the Cincinnatis. I one would have it. Now let me tell you how If it were done now,within a couple of weeks, 1Vli.it He Demonstrated. being hit. The speed is terrific and the curves regret even at this late day of having joined don't claim the honor of winning that game, I was fixed. Mr. O'.Neil lived in Chicago there would be an excellent chance to form From time to time reference has been made sharpand very deceptive. forces with the Players,' as I well know that but it showed the uncertainty of base ball, and Mr. Converse in New York. Mr. Brown a team. A little list has been formed of the in these columns to the mesmeric powers of Chamberlain, on the other hand, is slow, all the boys will be taken care of." and just how lucky a man maybe at times was*theonly director iu this city besides my eligible players who might be secured to Billy Earle, the_well-known catcher, formerly and is not averse to being hit, but possesses BILLY JOYCE, in pulling himself out of the 'nine hole."' self. Whenever any matter came up, nat morrow, no doubt, and the appearance of it of Cincinnati and late of Tucoina. It ap the priceless faculty of always retaining his of John Ward's Brooklyn team, said that he SOMETHING TO FILL UP WITH. urally I liked to discuss the best means of is surprising. Names of men of acknowledged pears that these powers have become so well head. He is possibly the coolest pitcher on believed there would be a spurt in the na None of the boys wlio are wintering here procedure with my colleagues. Well, Mr. premier skill and national reputation ara developed that Earle is likely to turn them the ball field. I have seen bases Oiled, with tional game next season, and while no large have entered the gymnasium as yet. When Brown would say: 'Oh, you know best; I perfectly free to sign wheresoever they to financial account and to bid" good-bye to that gent, and not a man out, aud he would amount of money would be made there would one of them starts in to harden his muscles am satisfied that you do.' I couldn't talk please; men who have been connected with the diamond. The Tacoma Club is anxious stand in the box and deliver balls with more be a vast improvement over the season just and get his wind, he will be followed by a with Messrs. O'Neil and Converse, and com the best minor league and major league clubs to re-engage him for next year, but the North coolness than a pitcher more excitable would closed. He was plenscd with Brooklyn, ana full dozen, and then the hand ball court munication by letter was rather slow, fre have been omitted from reserve lists or re Pacific League has scaled salaries down to a with two men out and two strikes on the third was sorry to see Ward's League go by the aud large hall will be made lively by their quently being out of the question. Many a leased because of the extraordinary super remarkable degree, and Earle declares that batter. Thon Eastou has his tricks, that so board, as he ha:l been treated nicely by Ward whoops. time moves came up on which I really de abundance of good ball players. Many a he is done. Said he the other day: "I can far have fooled the wickedest of batters, and, and all the people connected with the In my last weekVletter I mentioned the sired to get the views of the other members fine team could be made up of the material not describe how I am able to coutrol these while quite excitable, is at the same time a Players' organization. fact that "Shorty" Fuller was doing the of the directory. Prompt action in the case, out of a job and anxious to sign at almost subjects, but I have failed just seven times very strong man. He also has some blood however, was necessary. I have frequently any terms. PAT TEBEAU, "Rhine" at uight and suoozing during the in experimenting with 115 people. Of course curdling curves that send batters all day. Some people will arrive at the con sat in my office with Al Seajidrett and my It doesn't follow that, if the American As the conditions were not as hard as those en over the "lot hunting them. Then Frank Cleveland's captain ami third baseman, said constant query would be: Well, what can I sociation should exclude Buffalo from its that the past season had been a great surprise clusion that I hinted that "Shorty" was countered by the mesmerists whose subjects Knauss is easily one of the cleverest left- drinking, which is not true, as he is strictly do? Now suppose I take a decided step in ranks, we will have no club whatever here are placed before a large audience. Most of handed men in the box that the Association to himself as well as the rest of his associates. the matter, there is one aud even more next summer. If nothing better offered, we'd He said that the Players' League had a ma temperate this winter. Fact! my tri.-ils have been in private." possesses. He is even-tempered, and even In mcntiouingthe stall at Sportsman's Park persons interested who stand ready to say 'I join theW.N. Y. and P. League. A vain The Cincinnati Timtx-Htar gives thefollow- when in tough luck and is getting banged jority of the best players, but it being an off told you so,' in case the action proved to be a glorious despatch frooi Toronto, to THB year the public could not be induced to at for next season I forgot Edward Gooclfellow ing account of an exhibition by Earle of his right and left he never loses his head. Frank who, by the way, is a good fellow, in fact, as failure, and the persons promptly did so." SPORTING LIFE'S last issue, states that, in hypnotic powers in the presence of a dozen has the speed and curves, and suffers ouly tend the games. So'ne of the backers had no Mr. Nimick's declarations were related by consequence of Toronto and London's faint doubt lost pretty heavily, aud they were now well as in name the park superintendent. newspaper men the other day: "Earle's sub from that malady that strikes all pitchers at Ed will be there again next season, aud his the writer yesterday to J. Palmer O'Neil, his heartedness and lack of cerebrum, no league, ject was 'Happy Jack' Levi, of New Rich times, and that is he loses control of the ball glad to get out. rival of last week. embracing Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse, Billy Robinson said that he had no opinion many friends will be pleased to see his mond, a country lad, who has created consid and cannot land his men safely. He fears no smiling face. Early in the spriug he will "Oh," said Mr. O'Neil, "I have no desire to can possibly be got together. What memories erable comment among his home people by batter, and while he may be hit hard to-day to express; that he would be on the diamond stir up that matter again. It is old and the of Mr. Podsnap are recalled! It was never again next year, but that he was unable to shave the warts off the diamond and till up his ability to remain under water along time. will go in to-morrow against the same team the small holes, and when the gong sounds whole trouble has been fixed up. I have said or thought before that Toronto or Lon Two minutes is the timeclnirned. Levi never with all the confidence of a John L. Sullivan say just where he would be found. Jim nothing against Nimick personally, but you don either, was anything resembling a prop Davis promised to write me a story between and the umpire calls "Play," the diamond swam a stroke in his life, but he has crossed and use every strategy he is acquainted with will be as level as a billiard table. know how I view his administration. There to any League, and "an eligible opportunity the Ohio river at various times by crawling to win, and that faculty alone is worth a now and spring. Jim is open for an engage is no use of answering his defence. However, now oflers" to confute any suchtprescnt surmise ment. Jacfc Munyan is no\v in the city's employ, and hopping along the bottom diving to the great deal of money to the boy. under Street Commissioner Murphy. St. as to not consulting his colleagues, let me ask Mr. Brunei! outlined last week a most ex surface at intervals tor a long breath of air. WHERE THEY PHOPOSE TO MAKE A HIT. A CHAT WITH "SILVER" KING. if Spalding consults any of his fellow-direct cellent plan for the organization of a model Charlie King, who lelt Von der Ahe last Louis' Street Commissioner is the father of This was but the second time that Billy Earle The £olumbus directors and Manager that able writer, Joe Murphy, sporting editor ors every time he makes a move for his club. league, which 1 trust everyone interested in had placed year and joined forces with the Chicago I am pretty sure he does not. It is the sam« base ball in Utica, Syracuse, Rochester, Buf Schmelz propose next season to make a hard Brotherhood team, was interviewed by your of the Chicago Tribune. 'HAPPY JACK.' IN A TRANCE, fight for the pennant, and they are going to When Latham was refused payment on his in other clubs. A president should be able falo, Toledo, Detroit, Troy and Albany, care and under the influence of the mesmeric, correspondent a few days since. to take care of his club's interests or not be fully read. A league formed on such a busi try it on the plan above referred to, viz., that "What do you think of the outlook?" was Players' League check he returned to Haw- spell he complained at times that his eyes of keeping their lust season's team intact. ley's, where all the boys were congregated, president." ness basis could not do anything but succeed, hurt him. 'The contraction of the muscles asked the big twirler. ANANIAS WAS NOWHERE. and would be a money-getter indeed, for it* The directors realize that the Association is % "To a man up a tree it looks very much and doing the "Ilooney act." he gave a yell of the eyes of the subject varies,' observed going to be very much stronger than it was and informed the gang that he had been Has anybody noticed that some genuine organizers. With a bona fide, unbroken 'the professor,' as he stroked the pain away. Pike the Players' League had turned up its Morgantown, W. Va., lying went on during salary limit of about the figures mentioned, last season, and they also know that many an toes." down to the bank, and all that he was able The longer 'Happy Jack' remained at sea, opportunity is lost in the spring. This they to draw was his breath, which was accom the great war just ended? You can notice there would be a great uniformity of team the bolter subject he became. He is not of "Have you any idea where you will play them on all sides. Frank Brunei! admitted strength, and such an exciting contest as have learned from vast experience. Particu next season?" panied with a death rattle in his "throw-ax." athletic build, and when he was laid in a larly are opportunities thrown away in get JOE PKITCHARD. last week that the Players gave out a good never was would arise. I know that there is cataleptic state with his head on one chair "No; as I can not tell the outcome; things many passes. Now, this fact was denied by money in such a league, with Canadian cities ting good teams to work together. The in general being in a very unsettled state." and his heels on another skepticism received coming season they hope, and not without various persons in the cause during the sea or without them. So, if a start were given a sorry blow. Such a feat would have been a "Would you like to return to the St. Louis MANAGER TOM LOFTCS. son. At the time the Pittsburg Players' the league by some one with capital and en abundant or good reason, that by keeping team?" physical impossibility for 'Happy Jack." their last season's team together they will An Allegation That the Cleveland League Club increased its stock news was given to ergy, it would roll along, gathering strength, The sight of a curled paper and the informa "Yes, I would be pleased toplayhereaeain, the reporter, who has no business doubting and would give satisfaction to all who en make such a stride for the pennant that they because this is my home and I have a great Club Is Persecuting Him. tion that it was a snake sent 'Happy Jack' will be far on the road before the other and The Cincinnati Commercial-Gazette makes handed-out information, that all stock had tered it. across the room like a streak of lightning. many acquaintances here. However, I would been subscribed and paid up at once. We Anyway, we'll have base ball, professional newly-organized teams are in good pennant- not think of playing here except under cer no bones of stating that the Cleveland Club In his mad flight he struck the sharp side of winning shape. With so old and experi is behind the League outcry against Manager learn differently thi^se days. But they were base ball here next summer, and lots of- it. ix desk, and he was caught just as he was tain conditions." all at it, and so the offense is atoned for. Let There's no danger of this town ever being enced a head as Manager Schmelz to guide "What are those conditions, Mr. King?" Tom Loftus. It says: about to plunge through a glass door. Affer them from the start, there are good grounds the new year bring forth better fruit. omitted from that boon. Players are writing the seance was over 'Happy Jack's' leg hurt "That's a question I don't care to answer "There baa been a good deal of uneasiness CONSOLIDATED CLUB GOSSIP. from many points in regard to securing posi a little, the result of that collision with the for believing (hat their point is well taken, just at the present time, but you are a pretty felt amon; the friends of Manager Loftus since Walter Burnham might as well consider tions on the local team, whether it be in the desk, and that was the only physical discom and at all events the trick is well worth good guesscr, so just guess at my meaning." the report was started tbat the League ptople his engagement as manager at an end. Ned American Association or in the Nonhern fort he suffered. IIs did not know how he turning. King may be a little sore at certain parties showed a disposition to cast him overboard next Hanlou will attend to this position. Henry League (which would be a good name, had received it. NOTES. connected with the Browns, but your corres season. The manager of the Reds has certainly R. Brown, of the old National League Club, wouldn't it?), and express themselves as pos A NEEDLE DRIVEN INTO THE NOSE It is freely admitted on all sides that Geo. pondent was unable to learn who those par done nothing that would merit eucb treatment, opposed Hanlou a little just because he was sessing a high opinion of Buffalo's standing of'Happy Jack'did not make him wince, Gordon will have no opponent for the po ties were. He was at one time accused of and should be be barred from League company one of the revolters, but was soon brought as a paying city. To those who have written and the name sharp instrument was run sition of official scorer. George proved last playing listlessly and was laid off for a time, it will be a clear case of 'get even' with the around by a talk from Mr. O'Neill that it to me, I will say that as uo persons have or nearly through his tongue, and yet he made season his eminent capacity for the position, without pay, and this may be the cause of his officials of the Cleveland Club. Messrs. Howe was policy to heal up old sores aud unite ganized or definitely agreed to organize a no comment. When the needle was with and the players, as well as the spectators, are soreness. It is safe to predict, however, that and llawley have no kind words for Tommy now to save the game. Mr. O'Neill also seems to club, their applications cannot be acted upon, drawn from his tongue a little drop of crim highly pleased with him. "Silver" will be with the Browns again next tboiuh there was a time not many months ago have won over the Players' League men who but as soon as matters are effected towards son showed that there was no delusion There is no more ardent admirer of the season, and that John, Boyle will be bis they lauded him to the skies. They accuse united in asking Walter Burnham to come the completion of organization, I will see about it. game than Ed K. Rife, the base ball writer catcher. This old-time battery would attract Manager Loftua of ingratitude and deceit. Mr. here. that their letters are handed to the proper "'That is the first time I've ever known a on the Ohio State Journal. Ed is getting large crowds to the games here and else Loftus hud charge of the Cleveland Club during "Don't put much stock In the stories about official. I shall be glad to receive any appli subject to bleed.' remarked Earle. The very anxious for the season to open that he where, as they were always looked upon fav the season of '8'J, and by his good management Pittsburg getting this aud that player," said cations from those desirous of playing in pricking of the nose was not attended by any may get his roasting machine in operation. orably by both the public and press. he held the team well up in the race through J. Palmer O'Neil this morning. "We don't Buffalo in 1891, nnd I shall give such requests such natural result. 'Happy Jack'put up It is getting rusty, he says. PAST AND PRESENT GOOD CLOTHES AND the most important months, from a financial exactly know who we will get. We must go all possible attention. To facilitate delivery his dukes and fought several rounds with an The players, whom I have talked to re DIAMONDS. standpoint May, June and July. The Cleve after the men quietly, and not yell we are go of letters, please address 2id Main street. old-time enemy. Twice he was floored and cently, look with some alarm on the proba To "size tip" the ball players of to-day and ing to get such and such a player and then AN IDYLL OK FF.RKY STREET. went down like a ton of coal. bility of a general reduction of salaries next land Ciub cleared more money tbat year than those of a few years ago, there is a vast differ in any one season in ita previous history. Near offer him an engagement. Ward, Bierbauer The sheriff has had his eye upon Olympio "'Ge, that was a soaker,' he declared as he season. ence. A few years ago it was an exception to and Pfetfer may come. We cannot tell." Park for some dnys past, and Monday he had scrambled to his fi-et after the last knock Toledo has many friends in Columbns and the close of the iilaying season Manager Loftus the general rule to see a player dressed in the received a fluttering offer from the president of PENNY ANTICS. something more effective than his organ of down and wiped 'the blood' from his face' the hope is freely expressed that some stfenu- height of fashion and sporting large "sparks." Manager Guy Ilccker is home from his sight upon the sylvan nook. A note given Carrying out a suggestion of one of the staff, oos efforts will be made to keep that lively Of course, salaries were smaller a few years the Cincinnati Club. Tom is not in base ball Washington trip. He had a talk with Presi by C. R. Fitzgerald, the f\-s.--;-; i jury of the the mlijeet was asked: city within the limits of the American Asso back, but at that time there was no craze for glory, but for the money that's in it, nn'l he very sensibly aucepted the poe'uon offered dent N. E. Young, but for the present can Buffalo Club, ami at pivscnt hold by H. H. " 'Can you play ball?' And his reply was a ciation. F. W. A»XULD. among ball players for handsome clothes and not say anything. It is hinted thai Guy has Vi'ght, has b( * :» jr' I" 1 ' CTIIIO i>nded with the disabling scorers were fattening Jimmy Wolfs record." have had occasion to mention the fact that $'2.25, three mouths for $1.25. house oii« week before the champion scusou C. K 1T ' "MB. THE SPORTING LIFE. Dec. 6.
hands with the League in breaking up this "Xow, befora passing to consider what we Eleventh street store, which adjoins (he other never contemplated to change the incum recently moved into well appointed club rooms crying evil, but if they won't, the L. A. W. hold to be the cause of these remarkable phe in the form of an L to their bicycle trade. bency of the treasury. Mr. W. M. Brewster in the Opera House block. Tbe organization CLING. will stand alone. nomena, we should like to draw our readers' * » * will undoubtedly hold it so long as he cares now has a membership of over thirty. * . * attention to the way in which foot racing differs The Strong & Green Cycle Company, with to assume the responsibility. Tho "spokeless wheel" has bobbed up again Thanksgiving Day, being unusually pleas in this respect to cycle racing. Suppose we take a view of reducing stock, have announced a The Pope Company's interestsin Baltimore in the same old guise. The rider eita insido the NEWS COMMENT. ant, was prolific of events. One of the moat a fine still evening, and allow two men, equally series of auction sales on the 8th, 10th antf 12th have suffered a severe loss in the death of rim (?) and we hear tho lauoe old chestnutty important of these was the five-mile road speedy, A and B w« will call them, to run a of this month. The sale, which will be with Mr. Charles R. Eisenbrandt. out reserve, takes place in the firm's Broad statement "that headers and falls are rendered Wholesale Suspensions by the L. A. IV. race of the Park Avenue Wheelmen, which mile each separately by himself against the Everybody and his wife are anxiously in impossible." Racing Board— New Twenty-Four-Hoor had thirty entries. It was expected that street school, 1724 N. Broad street. quiring if their hard tires can be taken off watch, and both of them, fully run out, accom Bauer and Thomas Jefferies had a ten local Koi'ords— Thanksgiving Day Events Taxis, who was scratch man, would make an plish the same time, say 4m. 30s., and then an * * * and cushion tires substituted. Shops are pre Jacob —Local Oliat. attempt on the record, but the pike having The firms who are holding aloof from the paring to do this, and in fact it already has milo bicycle race on a country road at Louis other evening, under the same conditions, set ville, Ky., Thanksgiving Day, for a diamond The great and prevailing sensation in been newly metaled, any effort would have them to race against each other, A making the Stanley Show next year are already begin been done. The change, where the forks of cycling and athletic circles is the sweeping proved futile and it was therefore given up. ning to feel the advantage of their decision, a safety are wide enough, involves an ex ring offered by the Louisville Wheel Club. Jef running ani finishing his mile in 4m. 303., B feries won in 42Jm., Bauer beinz 2m. behind. action of the L. A. W. Racing Board in sus The; men finished as follows, Van Deusen will be able to wait on him, anJ, spurting in for several of them report the receipt of pense of about twenty-five dollars. Tlie old pending the most prominent racing men ot taking the prize for the best time, he cover large orders, upon which they are now able rim has to be removed and a new one put on, It is understood that the committee of the the last 100 yards, beat him by about six yards, which would in the ordinary course requires a shortening and conse the country for violation of the amateur rule. ing the distance in 16:43 1st, H. Union and get home in 4m. 29s.; anl if tho condi to work, and this Maryland Division, L. A. W., appointed to se What gives this action additional importance (handicap, 1:30); time, 17:48; 2d, H. Roberts of events have been held over till the show, quent rethreadiug of the spokes. eure a suitable piece of land for a bicyole rac* tions be reversed, and B, on another occasion, and not commenced upon fill February. The is the fact that it has been endorsed by the (3m.), 19:27; 3d, W. N. Bcatty; 4tu, J. B. make the pace, and do 4m. 30s., A then will course, have decided to purchase for that pur board of managers of the Amateur Athletic Rich; 5th, H. Gill, Jr.; 6th, II. Van Sciver; majority of them, too, have now got all their BUFFALO BITS. pose a piece of ground near Ilalstead'a Driving 7th, A. Herbst; 8th, I. Van Deusen; 9th, W. win, and do 4m. 29s. Thus we may conclude new designs for 1891 complete, and sample Fuion. The announcement of the suspen that in running a mile a lead from a pacemaker Park, Baltimore. sions fell like a thunder clap from a clear B. Dcveliu; 10th, H. H. Parker; llth, T. F. machines ou view at the show-rooms of their The Events of Thankugiving Day—News of is worth one second, or six yards. If a mile be works, where agents may inspect them and the Mnny Local Clubn, Kte. Tho Columbus Safety Cy:!e Club are already sky upon the wheel world. The first batch Hatcher; 12th, W. J. Develin; 13th, O. S. making preparations for the Ohio Division meet of men suspended were Ives, Anthony, Berlo, Buunell; 14th, R. H. Smith; 15th, K. Parker; walked under the same conditions a pacemaker place their orders accordingly. BUFFALO, N.Y., Dee.2. Editor SPORTING is worth less than -that, aaJ, indeed, I am not LIFE: Thanksgiving Day was bright and next season, and a guarantee fund has been Van Wagotter, Rich, Campbell. Banker. Itith, C. W. Oakibrd; 17th, Lindonfaelzer. subscribed to cover the expense. Tho club is Gassier, W. F. Murphy, C. M. Murphy, By the terms of entry the last man has to sure that the advantage of the two or three The Gendron Iron Wheel Company have crispy with little flurries of snow, and the ride the<>lub g^oat as the old bone-shaker, yards that a man has in hand by taking the completed a set of five bicycles for the programmes mapped out by the various local also prospecting for a trask, and if land can b» Tuttle, Class, Kltige, H. Smith and West. On secured free one will be built. Monday Willie Wimlle and A. A. Ziinmer- or velocipede, is called to Fairmount Park, lead is not worth more than the shelter. Elliott family, bicycle specialists. The ma cycling clubs were carried out without a inan were added to the list of proscribed rac a distance of about four miles, and back "In bioyclo racing, however, as we hive chines are of the finest material in the hitch. The BuBalo.s formed two elevens, Tho eighteenth anniversary of the New YorR ing men. again. Several hundred wheelmen had con shown, it is worth from fifty to sixty yards, and, market, and were constructed under the one led by J. L. Daniels, and the other by Bicycle Ciub will occur on Dec. 18, when the The men suspended are with one exception, gregated to view the race, which was ou as we shall point out later on, in tricycle racing special advice of George Harriott, superin F. C. Wardwell, and a close and exciting club will give a reception un.ier the patronage charged with receiving their expenses vhile Montgomery avenue from Haverford to Bala, even more. Now the practical outcome of these tendent of the shops, who is one of the most game was played at the Park Meadow, re of Mrs. Alfred Watkin", Mr=-. Eujeno Bogarr, in training, which is a direct violation of the and the Park Avenue's was scarcely over facts ia this that if A can run a mile by him thorough and practical bicycle men in the sulting in a victory for Daniel's team by a Mrs. H. G. Romanic, Mrs. T. Milicr. Mrs. E. J. rules of the A. A. 1T. and of the I,. A. W. The before the Mount Yemen's was run. This self in 4ai. 30s., and B in 4m. 35s. (we say 4m. United States. The wheels are adapted for score of 4 to 0. Much encouraged by the Sbriver and Mrs. James Gary, Jr. one exception is West, who is accused of sell was won by Detwiler, with 4m. handicap, in 35s. merely to render the comparison with cy specialty tricks. They are so arranged that playing of both teams, the club contemp The Bicycle Polo League, of New England, ing a prize. The rule violated was the result 1!»:30, Rieketts being 2d, Creigltton 3d, D.ieey cling more obviou', 4a. 32s. would apply while in motion they can be completely dis lates forming a permanent team. has elected the following officers: President, of the conference of last winter, in which it 4th and Osbonie, the scratch man, 5th. equally), and they meet in a scratch race, A sected. The rider first appears ou saddle, in The Ramblers held their novel race en Frank Thompson, of New Haven; vico presi was agreed by both the L. A. \V. board and During the day F. H. Garrigues, Century may safely lead, and make tho running at his the regular order. While riding at a rapid titled "Snowflake Mystery, or Who's She dent, II. Kin?, Of Bridgeport; secretary, F. A. A. U. that the actual traveling expenses Wheelmen, and E. O. Roe, Columbia Cyclers, gait the saddle is removed, then the handles, To," in the afternoon at the Park Meadow. of best pace, with the certainty that.even if his op are connected by a union screw, are of a race around the meadow, Soule. of Bridgeport: treasurer, C. Bartlett, of a competitor might be paid. The created new club records for twenty-four ponent be fastoron the sprint than hiinself.he will which It consisted suspension goes into effect at once. None of hours, Garrigues covering ISli miles, while taken off, next the backbone and small wheel and after the contestants had started a time run him out nnJ win by about 25 yards. On are left behind, and the forks follow imme was set, and the contestant arriving at the the men will be permitted to compete in race*. lioe did 17ti; riding time, about 19h. tbe other hand, A can ride a bicycle a mile in 2m. held under A. A. U. or L. A. W. rules until diately after the rider, closing the act on the starting point nearest the time set "took the * * * 30s.,and B in 2m. 35s., each by himself. If A lead single wheel. Two of the wheels can be bun," or the goose, as it happened to be in the status of the suspended men is investi On Friday of last week the oft-disputed B a mi!e in 2m. 30s., he is beaten in the run in, gated. The investigation of the status of the Lancaster Pike record, from Paoli to Fifty- transformed into, a tandem, by removing the this case. H. C. Pease, of the Comet Cycle therefore A and B ride at the rate of a tnilo in backbones and small wheels and connecting Co., won the race; the irresistable punster mcu suspended will devolve on the Racing second street, was again lowered by W. I. 3in. 30s'., keeping all their energies unexhausted Board. Pending the investigation, any man Wilhelm, who rode the 15J miles in 43m. 24s., them with a rod on which is fastened three suggested that he give a "Pease" of the goos for the final sprint, while C and D, walking a saddles. This is the family machine. One to each of the unfortunates who "got left. who competes against any of the suspended beating Van Wagoner's figures of 45m. 52s., mile race, frequently struggle for the lead the Wen will forfeit his amateur standing. made last fall. The wind blew strongly rides forward and another backward, but pro The committee in charge had not the hear * » * down the pike, materially assisting Wilhelm, whole »ay. pels the machine forward. Another occupies to kill the goose, so it was presented alivd this into consideration the "In cycle racing on the road, as on the path, the middle saddle, and the remaining members and kicking much ' to the discomfort of theL West, who is a member of the Century but even taking of two equal men the 'waiter' wins, but the of the family stand upright on the saddler's winner.- The "Scribblers" and Zigzags in-l Wheelmen, of this city, is accused of selling performance was it remarkable one, being nndcr three minutes to the mile. When Van advantages of a lead are not nearly so great. It shoulders. The Gendron Company has also dttlged iu a "half-dozen doughnuts and al a bicycle won by him as a prize, and although is possible in a race on the road for one man to completed a light safety speeder, the weight pint o' hard cider" and sat-n round the stove] he says he can prove his innocence by pro Wagoner made his record he rode 10 miles in 29m., and the opinion was expressed that his break up and leave another much more nearly of which is only 18 pounds. It will be on and swapped lies with their neighbors over1 ducing the machine, the board will be satis his equal, and who in a path competition would the market soon. the achievements of the past season. fied with nothing less than an affidavit, that figures would not soon be lowered. No par * , * as yet be able to 'hang on' and beat him at the finish. The Buffalos have put two remarkably the machine never was sold. ticulars as to the timing, etc., have The Page Wheel Co., of Toledo, has been good tickets in the field to be voted for Dec. The violations of the expense rule by the been made public, but Mr. Wilhelm will After many experiments we have come to the so that no conclusion that the following rule may bo formed, and will make several grades of 8. One is headed by Win. M. Bloomer, ex- racing cracks this summer have been noto doubtless see that this is done, wheels, ranging in price from $40 to $90. The colonel of the 74th Regiment, and the other rious, but it will be seen by the following doubt may be east upon the authenticity of formulated: That the faster the pace that cin the record. He states that this is positively be attained in a speed competition, and the less capital stock is 150,000. T. S. Page is gen by O. W. Volger. The entries for the whist correspondence that the Racing Board have eral manager. tournament close Dee. 18; thus far over 25 not been as supine as was thought. In reply his last race. the physical exertion involved in attaining such * # » the advantages of 'waitinz,' have entered. The reception given Thanks to an inquiry from C. 8. Davol, chairman of * * * raee, the grottor The Eagle will be handled in Chicago in giving evening was well attended, and a most the L. A. W. Racing Board, president Walter THE SPORTING LiFEthis week reproduces and rice versa. We hope to be able to show enjoyable time was had. sound reason for this later on. 1891 by Geo. K. Bidwell. G. Schuvlcr, of the X. Y. A. C., sent the fol from the Cyclist the following, being the first * * * The Ramblers' annual election takes place lowing letter: of a series of articles on this very interesting "We have used a mile a] the unit of compari Holbein, England's twenty-fourhonr cham Dec. 9. That it will be exciting goes without ' Dmr Sir: Your favor of Aug. 29
Nimick. He went there and met a majority of the stockholders of both cluba, about the KANSASJ3ITY BRIEFS. only men who were not present being O'Neil A Change f n Circuit Fosnible Proper BASE BALL. and Anten. These gentlemen decided that BOOKS! BOOKS! Methads to be Fnritncd. TEN POUNDS they wanted Burnham andma«ie him an offer KANSAS CiTY.Mo.. Dec. 2. Editor SPORT- JSEW YORK NEWS. through Al. Scandrett, which was accepted. ISO LIFE: It is pretty quiet in base ball out JUST OUT. TRAINING FOR HEALTH, STRENGTH, Now, O'Neil, rather inconsistently it seems here this week, but there seems to be an idea The Final Act of th« War Drama Ap to me, after his own decided efforts to get prevalent that something is going "to drop" TWO WEEKS I proaching Advice to Fre»s Writers Burnham, is trying to get his associates to re and drop pretty sewn. SPEED, AND AGILITY. J'»«t* About the Pltt^burx Muddle Gen pudiate the deal they made, which it also ap I don't think there is any question or eral Newa aad Comment. pears to me that, as honorable men, they can doubt about the fact that Lincoln or Sioux By JOHN P. THORNTON, NEW YORK, Dec. -1. Editor gpoRTtsa not well do. I hope that the matter will be City are xoing to be persuaded to relinquish THINK OF IT! fixed up so that Pittsburg can have the ser As a Ple«h Producer there can be OF THE NEW YOSK ATHLETIC CLUB. LIFE: The sccue of action in the final base their franchises. However, with a man like no question but that ball settlements is shifting around to this city, vices of Burnham, who is one of the best Mr. Krauthoft at the head of affairs, it may anil next week we will pro!jabty have the managers iu the game to-day, and who will, be taken for granted that a move of this kind if given the power that Horac* Phillips had, This volume, Intended for the guidance of amateurs and seeken ''losing obsequies over the remnants of the will not be made unless the good of the Asso of health, who wish either to excel in some athletic pursuit for the Players' League. Spalding Pasha is slowly make the most satisfaetory showing ever made ciation demands it. In addition it is just as hy any manager who ever manipulated a certain that whatever U done will be done pleasure thereof, or who desire to preserve or re-establish their working his way eastward, mending the Pittsburg team. If O'Xeil wins, he will SCOTT'S fences us he comes, where our genial, balii- openly, fairly and above board. If it heroines soundness of body, is edited by a most accomplished athlete, well litaded frignd liilly Barnie has been for some make the mi-take of his base ball career if he necessary to fill the places of Sioux City and known to all amateurs in the United States. Mr. Thornton is a man timj laboring to get things into shape for the lets Buruham go. Lincoln, it will be done by buying out their of cool judgment and much experience, and his only object in this arrangemsntof disputed matters. Ojd"White ODDS AND ENDS. franchises, and not by any plan of "freezing volume is the benefit of younger men, who are disposed to seek AVinga," the sage of Columbus, will spread Locally there is little to say as to the con out." distinction, entertainment, or health in the exercise of their physi solidated club other than that it hns not yet EMULSION his pinions and bear down upon us very soon, The Kansas City officials do not seem in cal powers. been completely consolidated, but the final and the rejuvenated boss of St. Louis, with clined to talk about the matter much. Mr. Of Pure Cod Liver Oil 2nd Hypophosphltes The entire subject is treated from the "ground up" from liis Comiskey attachment and his Munson papers will be signed very shortly now, as Speaa says flatly he knows nothing of it. Mr. Of Lime and Soda the Brooklyn deal ha» been almost agreed " training too early " to minute advice as to methods for reaching safety ralve, is apt to give Nevr York space Krauthot} does not talk very treely about the is without a rival. Many have excellence in special pursuits. men a chance for their white alley, as thejj upon. The details have not yet been given matter, but he says that whatever is done ga.in.ed a pound a day by the use j call it in Pittsburj?, before many suns have out officially, but it looks as if the late Play will be for the interest of the Association as of it. It cures | Handsomely and usefully illustrated, the book is perhaps the come and gone. To drop into plain English, ers' League people were to pay a very pretty a whole, and will he done with strict fairness. only " all-around" athletic book on the market, and though all the the conference committee is due here within penny for the sake ot having the games I am verv confident that he means exactly CONSUMPTION, ) books on the subject now issued have amply deserved the kindly ten days and will fix up the American Asso played at Eastern Park, or rather to have the what he says in that respect. SCROFULU, BRONCHITIS, COUGHS *ND > reception which they have met from the public, Mr. Thornton'g ciation circuit. experiment of doing so given a fair trial, and However, there is no question of doubt, it COLDS, AND ALL FORMS OF WASTING D!S- } book will meet the wants of a wider circle than any yet published. that Charley Byrne and hia partners will seems to me, as to the advisability of some EASES. AS PALATABLE AH MILK. I GOOD ADVICE TO PRESS WRITERS. Be ture you get t/te genuine a* there are t 250 pages, cloth...... Price, 91.00. There is said to be some hitch in the con have full control of the club. suoh move as has been suggested. I doubt if t poor imitations. 1 templated arrangements, the rumor being Pat Powers is still here, but has made no it would be well to let Denver out. Denver Post-paid, on receipt of price. Address, that thore is considerable doubt that the arrangements for next season. Patsy has is a first-class ball town. The people there League will agree to let the Association have several offers', but will not bein a hurry about are well-to-do. It always supports a ball locating himself. Rumor says that he is apt team and a good one. There never is any in NOISE SUBDUEIiS. "A Mine of Knowledge." » club in the city of Boston. John B. Day to go to Cincinnati. How to Hunt and Trap. nnd the Boston (N. L.) people are opposed to timation of dropping out or any whining ?AYNE'3 BUSINESS POINTEES.A land, ^ Containing full instructions for Hunting tbfl The New Haven Club is making quite a about bad seasons. It pays its losses without "JOHN CREAHAN, of the Con cyclopedia of information neres- it, but this is not likely to stop the deal, as play to get into the American Association Bary to business succwa. Compris Buffalo, Ellc, Moose, Deer, Antelope, Bear, Foi, the League conference committee have been a murmur. As long as Denver is willing to tinental Hotel, Philadelphia, ing-U.S. Customs laws. Passport Grouse, Quail, Geese, Ducks. Woodcock, Snipe, given full power to act, and 1 am told that it but it is likely to prove abortive. They had pay the additional traveling expense that it regulations. Rates of foreign etc., etc. A.so, the localities where G»me abouruU. an ngent here this week to work up the poaUga. Naturalisation laws. IN TRAPPING: Tells you nil about SteelTrapSj is a unit on the question of helping Boston is to get there I don't see why there should be has devised a much-needed ap How to indorse checks. Dobs of into the Association, provided always that matter, and he will return when the confer talk of tilling its place. U. S. ^V&ffea table. Professional How to make Home-made Traps, and how to Trap ence committee get to work. pliance for reducing the noise tit lea. Kducational statistics ot the Heal. TVolf^ Wolverine, Fox. Lyni, Badger. the Boston (P. L.) people accede to the rather BIO PLANS, BTTT tho world. Eom« interesting Otler, Beaver, Fisher. Mariin, Mink, etc.; Birds of hard terms, in the way of breaking up their Umpire Doeseher is here looking out for a The Evening Times, of this city, which is iu rooms, and a patent has been facts. Interest Uws of U. S. In Prey; Poisoning Carnivorous Animals; with full lace in the Association, and Umpire Charley generally well posted in all sporting matters, tercut table*-5, 6, 7, 8 and 10 p»r team, which will be imposed upon them. ct. Table of compound interest, Directions for Preparing Pelts for Market, etc.. etc. Charles Albert Prince, of Boston, seems to be ?ones is also au applicant tor a place 0:1 the h:is advanced the idea, and writes confi granted him for it. Almost Tabl* of weight* and measures By J. H. BATTY, Hunter ana Taxidermist, "ully the only man iu America who still thinks Association staff. Jones is a good man and dently about it, that the Western Association and tho metric system. List Illustrated...... *. .$1.50 the Association couM do a worse thing than is to be made a major league; that the con every player,whohas considera abbreviations. Marks and ruloj that the Players' L«ague really has a prac of punctuation and accent. Die- Kofrrn»i»'s Trick* with Cards, «n. tical existence, and he may block the deal, to give him a chance. sent of all the National League clubs, with TIONASY O» SYNONYMS. Patent Georee Gore's place, on Twenty-sixth street, tion for others, will recall how law. Leiral forms used in busi taininy ail the modern tricks, but the chances are that he is only shouting the exception ot Cleveland, has been obtained ness. pr"iT»t* marks of pi-ice*. di versions aad sleight-of-hand for his clients, hoping to get a little more is doing a rousing business, and it really to the move. The Keening Times also fore much he has been made to suffer Sow to measure **nd. Lesfal rates of Int-re t. K-tes of seems that Gore, if he tends right up to busi postage in U. S. American value of foreign go'd and decaptlons, with descriptive consideration by maintaining a bold front. casts some important base ball changes. It ril »«r cotns. Copyright la.w IT. S. Latin, French. Spanixh digram? showing iow tc Mr. Spalding, the elder, will be here the first ness, would make a success ot it. Gore's em says its authority is excellent, but declines to in consequence of themaniahis wd Itiliau words and phra*es. Use of cap.,al letwrs, make the pass, to force a card, of the week, aud then things will begin to porium is the old stand recently run by Jack give it. It maintains that there will be a »cc., etc. Making- n&Jla handy and rel'abV compan on to make a filse jhuffle, to paim McAuliffe. George expects to play ball next general reorganization of circuits during the neighboring players have had lor those who cies-re to "Livs AND LBAKN." MO pages, a card, to ruifie the cards, to come to aJucus. Al Johnson will be so busy season, aud with the New York Club if he is boand in. leatherette coftr. £>rice...... 25 ct«. change a card, to get sijht o) ascertaining the extent of the "dinky dink," winter and that two major league towns will for hammering their cues upon a dr-wn card, to slip a card, with which he is threatened that it is not wanted. be thrown into the Western Association. It HOW to Bowl. A. new and complete to dr
cording to programme, at 9:45 A. M. and end vestigate the cB»rgea against A. F. Copland, C. ing with military precision at 12 noon. The A. J. Queckberncr, J. S. Mitchell and A. Nick ATHLETIC. morning programme was: erson (protested at the recent championship THE GLORY OF, EVERY WATERPROOF COLLAR on CUFF* (Joe hundred yard dash. Participants Laws meeting) OH Wednesday evening, Dec. 10, at the THAT CAN BE RELIED ON of Iow», Coleman of New York,Flowen of North Grand Union Hotel, STRENGTH VITALitr A. A. U. LEGISLATION. Carolina, Kubison of Michigan, Low, of Con Articles of agreement have been entered into How Regained! BE UP necticut, McKelry of Pennsylvania, Haabrouck between John Graham, of Brooklyn, and Charles How Lost! The Hoard of Manager* Ratifies the I/. A. of Idaho. Won by Robison. Class of '91. Time, TO IV. Suspension A I>e»l of Other Im Moth, of Detroit, for a catoh-as-catch-can wrest 10 4-5s. llasbrouck, '92, 2d. Time 10 9-103. ling ma'ch for a purse of $225. The match THE MARK portant Business Transacted. Running broad jump. Participants Laws of The board of imuiager.s of (lie Amateur will take p!ae« at the Alexanders Athletic BEARS THIS MARK. Iowa, Hasbrouck of Idaho, Coleman of New Club, Chicago, Deo. 22. Athletic Union held a very long meeting York, Robifon of Michigan, Flowers of North Nov. 29 at the Berkeley Lyceum, No. 19 At Spokane Falls, Wash., Nov. 27, several Carolina. Won by Robison, '91; distance, 16ft. race. E. S. Vi'fst Forty-fourth street. These gentlemen lOin. Laws, '91, 2d; distance, 16ft. Cin. thousand dollars were lost on a foot were present: F. AV. Janssen, of the Staten Skinner, backed by Jim Fitzgerald, Pat Standing broad jump. Participants Laws of Corbet, Island A. C.; C. F. Mathewson, of the Ber Iowa, Reeves of Illinois, Robison of Michigan. Sheedy's old partner, defeated Johu keley A. C.; J. K. Sullivan, of the New Jer- backed by A. F. Enni?, ot Fargo, Dak. The KNOW THYSELF. pey A. C.; Judge Stern, of Buffalo; Julius Won by Rnbison, '91; distance, lOtt, Reeves, '94, distance was 200 yards. Time, 22s. Or SELF-PRESERVATION. A new and Harder, of the New York Turn Verein; W. 2<1; tfft. 6in. only Gold Medul PRIZE ESSAY on NER Running hizh jump. Participants Robison The "peds" who recently walked six days at VOUS and PHYSICAL DEBILITY, ER- B. (,'urtis, of tho New York A. C'.; Judge Detroit made no fortunes. Tom Howarth, the Tighe, of the Varuna Boat Club; W. T. of Michigan, McKelvey of Pennsylvania, Laws RORS of YOUTH, EXHAUSTED VITAL- of Iowa. Won by Robison, '91; height, 5ft. lin. winner, only got $368 for his share, and the ITY, PREMATURE DECLINE, and all DIS Kurtz, of the Wilmington A. C'., and Presi other purses were as follows: Glick, $230; EASES and WEAKNESSES of MAN. 300 dent H. McMillnn. Laws, '91, 2d; height, 4ft. fiin. pages, cloth, gill; 1-J5 invaluable prescriptions. Hop. step and jump. Participants Laws of Messier, $138; Noremaj, $92; Hughes, $55.20, MARK. The most discussed subject was that of the and Horan, $30.80. Detroit is not likely to be Only $1.00 by mail, double sealed. Consultation In oft'emling bicycle riders suspended by the Iowa, Robison of Michigan, Flowera of North person or by mull. Expert treatment. INVIO Carolina. Wen by Robison,'91; distance, 38ft. a Mecca for the lads who pad the hoof for some LABLE SECRECY and CERTAIN CURE. League of American Wheelmen. Mr. Curtis time to come. Address Dr. W. II. Parker, or The Peabody NEEDS NO LAUNDERING. CAN BE WIPED CLEAN IN A MOMENT. made a gallant fight for his club, and raised 4in. Laws,'91, 2d; distance, 36ft. Sin. Medical Institute, No. 4 Bulflnch St., Boston, some excellent points, showing the New York Throwing 161b. hammer. Participants Ir- Louis Cyr, the champion strong man of the Mass., or P. O. Bos 1893. Descriptive Prospectus A. ('.acted with all due regard to the spirit WID, of Ohio; Pearsoa, of Utah; Gelm, of New world, is now in New York, prepared to make a with endorsements T ft FT I SEND THE ONLY LINEN-LINED WATEBPROOF Ot the amateur law. Some interesting de York; Liws, of Iowa; Robisoa, of Michigan; match with any man living, at tha following of the Press and voluntary t U L L I otl' u velopments may grow out of the controversy Emricb, of Illinois. Woo by Pearson, '93; dis feats, for $1000 a side: Holding out the heaviest testimonials of the cured T FILL I NOW. COLLAR IN THE MARKET. weight, putting up the heaviest weight with that took place between several members of tance, 59ft. 5in.; Robison, '81, 2d; distance, When writing please mention THE SPOETISO LIFK. the board. The following resolution was Sift. one hand, lifting back-lift (without harness), passed: Putting 161b. shot. Participants Hartunir, and lift the heaviest barrel with one hand and Rftolttd, That wo ratify the action of the of Iowa; Gelm, of New York; Penrson, of Utah. shoulder it. Racing Board of the League of American Wheel Won by Gelm, '94; distnnce, 2'Jft. 4in.; Pearsorj, The Allerton Athletic Club, of New York, bas BILLIARDS IMPORTANTCHANGE men in relation to the said suspensions. '93. 2d; distance, 27ft. Cin. elected the following new officers: G. M. L. The Brunswick -Balke-Collender Co., IN THE MANUFACTURE OF This suspends the following riders from A. Throwing base ball. Participants Ilartung, Sachs, president; tr. G. S, Wenzel, vice presi A. U. competition pending the trials: W. of Iowa; Potter, of New Jersey; Coleman, of dent; H. A. Keller, secretary; J. L. Wenzel, BILLIARD and POOL TABLE M'ftrs, REACH'S CHEAP BASE BALLS, West, of Philadelphia: F. F. Ivcs, of Meri- New York; II. E, Smith, of Ohio; Macklin; of treasurer; Edward J. Ryan, captain; James WHICH RENDERS THEM Eugene Grosclaude, WIIOLkSALK AND RETAIL DEALERS IN ALL den; P. J. IJerlo. of Boston; F. Howard Little, New York: Brady, of Pennsylvania; Laws, of Higgins, first lieutenant; 1 i a. r- d Stiiio jp 11 o s. of Chicago; Iloylnnd Smith, of New Bedford, Iowa; Emricb, of Illinois'. Won by H. E. second lieutenant; trustees, Messrs. L. Siebert, IB i 1 EQUAL TO THE BEST GRADES OF OTHER MAKES. Mass.; \\ illiam Van Wagoner, of Newport, Smith, '91; distance, 291ft.; Brady, '93, 2d; dis J. Keane, C. Lang and R. F. Lelewer. A. G. SPALDING & BROS.' Sportlug Goods We desire to call the attention of our customers to a discovery we have mada R. I.; Charley Kluge, of Jersey City; Louis tance, 262lt. The great controversy over the 440yds. run Sf Dd for Catalogue. in the manufacture of the inside composition of the cheap grade Base Balls. It L. Clarke, ofEnglewood; A. B. Rich and W. Kicking foot ball. Participants Emricb, of ning record is at last settled, and Wundell Ba has always been customary to use leather scraps, which invariably makes the ball New York; W. D. Banker, H. J. BERCMAN, S. Campbell, of Illinois; Laws, of Iowa; Robison, of Michigan; ker retains the amateur championship for that 10O3 AKCH STBEBT, 7 heavy, dead and easily knocked out of shape, there being no life whatever in a ball of Pittsburg; W. S. Gassier, of Niagara Falls; H. E. Smith, of Ohio. Won by Emrieb, '91; distance. The pictures taken by Photographer W. F. Murphy and C. M. Murphy, of Brook so constructed. Now we have discovered a process enabling us lo use a material distance, 139ft.; Laws, '91, 2d, 12Sft. 6in. N. L. Stebbins, at Beacon Park last Saturday, more uniform, regulation weight, more elastic lyn; E. C. Anthony, of Taunton, Mass., and Fifty-five yard sack race. Participants BILLIARD S with which we can make the balls have settled beyond a doubt the fact which has and far more durable, thus making our five cent ball practically better than the \V. F. Class, of Brooklyn. Putter, of Now Jersey; Pollock, of Ohio: Doug. been in dispute, namely, that Downs did not The following committee will confer with las, of Georgia. Won by Douglas, '93. No time run the full distance. Mr. Downs is himself GRAND STATE TOURNAMENT twenty-five cent balls made of leather scraps as now used by ball manufacturers the League of American AVheelmeu and taken. convinced of that fact, and has announced that AT THE 14-INCH BALK LINK, generally. SEND FOR ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE FREE. National Association of Amateur Oarsmen Three medals were offered by the Associa regarding the much-discussed expense ques he shall not push his claim for the record. will lake place in the lower hall of the tion. One for the 100 yards dash, winner to The Tioga Athletie Association, of Philadel A. J. REACH CO., 1113 Market St., Philadelphia. Pa. tion: Matthewson, Curtis, Harder, Carr and take two annual races in succession, went to Con.tin.oia.tR.1 Hotol ! McMillan. phia, has elected new officers, as follows: Commencing MOSDAY KVE'G, DEC. 1, '9O. Robison, who won the race of this year and President. Edwin A. Gaskill; vice president, SUSPENSIONS REMOVED. that of 1889. The second was for throwing The following rxprrti will take part: Stinson; McLougbliu, Dodds. Bun is, ('line, The suspensions of the following athletes base ball, event to be won two years in Edme H. D. Fraley; treasurer, Thomas the secretary, Joseph T. Sill; financial secretary, Levy, Wonds, Campbell and Rhoades. succession. H. E. Smith, '91, won it this Games Flared on a 5xlU Brunawick-Balke- will have to contend for it again Harry M. Deemer; manager, Oscar W. Hecker; year, but Fred A. Mrers, W. C'ollends-r Table. next year. The third medal, for the best all- directors, Herbert llowell, Tickets, 25 Cts. Reserved Seats, 5O Cts. gen Point, N. J.; C. M. Itaymoud, Staten round athlete.at these exercises, was won T. 8. Bristol, J. C. Steelman, J. A. Adamson, The Most Fashionable Shoe Worn Walter H. G. Filler, S. S. Stinson, Walter S. Gilbert, Island, N. Y.; F. K. Clark, Bayonne; by Robison, '91. ROONEYa;n(5 and music FREE Kendall, New York City. A large number of spectators witnessed the A. P. Rutherford, C. W. Dalsea, F. H. Gar- th"*1! music size. Scud 2c. 'lump for The following athletes had at divers times events. Among them were the members of rigues and W. MeFarland. ; ciH'agt-.Ha*ertie;diSGiviu,XewYurK Plain Calf Lace, Piccadilly Tip, - - $6.00. competed for money, but in view of extenua th* Lchigh foot ball team, which played the In the regular weekly cross-country run of Patent Leather " " - - 6.50. ting circumstances and plausible reasoning, cudets in the afternoon. The game resulted the champion Prospect Harriers, two teams last were reinstated: J. R. Cottrell, Wallingford, in this score: I.ehigh 24, cadets 4. The Sunday, one fast and the other slow, were All matches for the cup in Europe and Enameled" " " - - 6.50. Conn.; A. E. Mansfield, Worcester, Mass.; Lehigh players were much larger meu thau started. The trail was laid by the hares A. A. America are to be sailed between tho Grst day of The Celebrated "Bluc'ier Cut," 50c. Extra. Joseph Hall, Wilmington, Del.; J. Fitz- the cadets. May and tho last day of October. The matches McAusland and W. H. Hevylunde over the We have lh« measurements of 26yO baae bail players. Send fur a pair. Sent C. 0. 0 patnck, Buffalo, N. Y.; M. J. Foley, Glouces Long Islund Cross Country Association's nine to be under the supervision, of the sailing com ter. Mass. Fred Coulsou, of Worcester, Mass., THIRD REGIMENT SPORTS. and a half mile course. A spirited run was won mittee of the club huldin;; the cup; to be held WALDO M. CLAFLIN, 831 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. had instructed unsophisticated country by Jack Lloyd, the master of the fast pack of under tho British Yacht Uncing Association maidens and youths in the fascinating pas Interesting Contests Between Rival Na hounds, in Ih. 8m. 2 4-5s. E. H. Whitlach rules, scales and allowances in force at the time time of roller skating during the recent tional Gnardxmeti. of entry, except where otherwise specified. The craze, but was restored to his amateur stand was 2d and R. II. Collins 3