BASE BALL, TRAP SHOOTING AND GENERAL SPORTS

VOLUME 35, NO. 7. PHILADELPHIA, MAY 5, 1903. PRICE, FIVE CENTS. WILL SURRENDER. M©GRAW AND ROBINSON WANT TO SENDS PRESIDENT HART HOT ON PLAY BALL THE WARPATH. Likely to Join tin SL Louis Team Tne Discrimination Displayed In the Within the Next Two Weeks Unless Assignment of Umpires at toe Ap They Should be Released to Some parent Dictation ol Two Basses is Eastern Cluh, Which is Unlikely, Heavily Scored by Chicago©s Chief.

From Baltimore comes n story, which President Hart, of the Chicago Club, is bears the earmarks of authority, to the on the trail of President Young and his effect that McGraw and Robinson, the re schedule of umpires. President Hart has calcitrant ball players, will get into the made up a table which gives the exact game within the next two weeks. They number of games in© which each umpire have not organized an\ State League of officiates with the different clubs. There clubs, as they threatened to do, but instead probably never was a worse mixup of they have been practicing and keeping iu umpires iu the history of the National condition to play in the National League. League. It has now become apparent to them that AN UNFAIR SCHEDULE. THEIR BLUFF President Hart is quoted as saying the l:ns not©worked with the League magnates, other day: "I am going to see this thing through if it takes all summer. By a ;jnd Unit tbey are not likely to force Frank glance at the schedule it is easy to see Uobison to release them to an Eastern how unfair it is. The resolution which t»am. It was reported Tuesday that Mc- was passed at the meeting of the Na Graw had held a conference by telephone tional League instructed President Young with Robisou, but h» and his partner, Wil- to draw up a schedule, and have it pub bert Robinson, at a late hour, denied the lished, and it provided that each umpire rumor, and declared they had not changed should be scheduled for as nearly as pos 1i:eir minds. There are sible the same number of games for each GOOD REASONS, ciub at home and abroad.- All that is nec however, for the statement that the second essary is to glance at the schedule, and month "f the National League season will one can see how the" instructions have rmd them playing ball with the St. Louis been disregarded. ic a in. unless Frank Robison does the uu- Ban, B, Johnson, President American League. FAVORITES PLAYED. t©xficvtcd and releases them to an Eastern Mr. Hart then showed up the peculiar assignments, as follows: "You will notice riub. which has yet to make a bid for that Tim Hurst umpires no less than sixty- tLeni. and as Louisville plays second fiddle to six games in which St. Louis participates. LOUISVILLE_LINES. nobody, we want only the best, or none at He umpires the entire twenty to be played The Town Dead to Base Ball For the all. between Brooklyn and St. Louis. He does HANLON©S JOLLY. A COLD RECEPTION. not visit New York or Cincinnati. Swart- Present But Laying Low For the A striking examp of the fickleness of wood does not visit Philadelphia or Boston. Vain Hopes in tho Breasts Rival Association. of the Forlorn and Disgusted Balti the public has bee; itratecl in the re He umpires but three games in Brooklyn Louisville, April 30.-Editor "Sporting ception given the . >urg Club during and live in Chicago. Emslie officiates but more Hooters. Life:" Inasmuch as the base ball authori its temporary stay -e. That team is eleven times for the St. Louis Club, six During the short sojourn of the Brooklyn ties of the country seem to have decreed practically the old (" jnels, but the boys teen for Chicago, as against 50 for Cin tram in Baltimore last, week Manager Han- that there is no.place for Louisville during carry the name "Pittsburgh© across .their cinnati. 48 for Boston, 45 for Brooklyn, lon jollied the Monumental City people with the good year of 1000, your correspondent shirt-fronts, instead of Louisville, as of 40- tor-Philadelphia and 42 for New York. a statement to the effect that, the old town wiil of necessity have to go into voluntary yore, but the removal © of the name of U©Day, a Chicago man, and therefore de- might have League ball again next year. retirement temporarily. There is likely to Louisville also rook away with it all loca^ oideUly severe with the Chicago players, is interest and pride, and hardly a haudfu. booked to.© officiate in 49 contests tor the bit id he: be precious "I should not be at nil surprised to LITTLE NEWS of people went clown to the park to see Chicago team." Sic a National League team here next the very interesting practice games they A SAD MESS. of interest to the base ball world emanate President Hart does not pretend to give f uson. Iu fact, it is my opinion that there from Louisville iu the immediate future, played. will be a major Eieague organization here. It© PULLING AGAINST THE LEAGUE. any reasons for the astonishing juggling the eight-club League should not prove a suc but yours truly will be on hand to keep A great deal of interest, however, will be indulged in by President Young, but leaves cess this season there would. 1 believe, be a you posted of any developments wort-if tell tiikei) in the League race as it advances. everyone free to draw their own conclu return of n 10-club organization, to include Wash ing of. The old town seems to have been with no good wishes for any particular out sions. That Young has listened not wisely ington. There is one thing the major League a victim of circumstances, but Louisville fit, and the best that can happen to the but too well to certain magnates who have Mould not do. No lease would lie given for is too good a city to be left out for Song, League in the hopes of many is to see it been benefited by the arrangement is too fi©.ioi© Park for more than one year. This was. tmd hopes are now centred on what next further traduce itself, assuring the success evident. It is regarded by many that a In my opinion, to make it easy to put this city year will bring forth. All bauds seem to greater blow has been struck at the na bark into the major League. Every city after of the Association next year, with Louis agree that everybody should pull together ville in its membership. tional game by this dictated umpire sched Kiting won a pennant exhibits a reaction in ule than by the syndicate features of last, Interest, and the attendance drops from the and get to work early to organize a com JOHN J. SAUNDEUS. W>IB times. This was the condition in Balti pany, with a view of operating a team in year. A warm time for President Young more. I believe a National League team would the American Association, which indica Visitors From Cuba. before dogdays over the umpire schedule is weli uigh a certainty. pir.»per here., and I should not be adverse to tions show will certainly this time be in New York, May 1. The All-Collegiate bnse mn!i;©.gi.ng one, as I regard this as one of the best the field with eight good cities, and it is ball team, composed of the best college players titles of the country for a residence," hoped Louisville will be one of the chosen. of the universities of Cuba, will le©.ve Havana The Clarksons Siill In It. AMEU.LAN LEAGUE NOT WANTED. the last of June for a visit to this country. The Cambridge. Mass.. April 30. The Harvard Ball Player Turns Doctor. Somehow or other American league All-Collegiates would like to play Wednesday. foam has unanimously oletti©il Walter Clarkson, P.©.ooinington, Iml.. April J^.©-Lee H. Streaker, won©t go. The proposition for a team in Saturday and Sunday games in this vicinity of Cambridge. Mass.. captain for the pri©scnc pitcher ou the Indiana University team In 1S96 that league met with only a luke-wann re only between July 1 and Aug. 5. All clubs that season. Clarksoc is a In-other of the famous ;uid 1897. graduated from the Louisville .Medical ception. I©<; is regarded as certain that-a can book this team for games couy.uiuiicate at professional pitchers. John and Arthur Clark College last week and has accepted u position new association will rank in prestige and once with E. B. Lamiu. Jr.. TOG Last Oue hun son, and of Iionry Clarkson. who played ou to tae Logansport UusuitaJ. dignity quite up with the National League, dred and Seventy-fifth street, t£c Haiyard team in the spring yf ©Qu. 5. BASE¥""% A C* F^ BALL.¥""& A ¥ ¥

St. Louis ...... 0 . a '2 •> 0 1 0 0 x—5 This was a bard hitting game which was handed to New tork ...... V.'...... 10 0/2 I 30 1 x—* Chicago ...... -()' 0 0 ^ 0 0 0 9'.0—2 Chicago by th.e costly errors of the home team. Boston ...;...... il 4 0' 0 0 000 0—.* THE LEAGUE RAGE Eirned run—St. Louis. Two-bsife hits—Koisier. ST. LOUIS. AH,R. B! P. A.E CHIC AGO. AB. R. B. P. A.f liarne ^ 2 3- l o 0 J*t*casnt»,4..'...... a 0110300 6—11 Games Are the Exception. Steinfeld,2h 4 1. (' 3 4 OJ Leaver, rf.... 000 0 00 PHILADELPHIA vs. NEW Y'OHK AT PHILADELPHIA Irwm, ss..... 5 '£ 2 1 Earned runs—St. Louis 3. Chicago 7. Two-ba-e APRIL 28.—This was a slugging uiatch at the expense 2 O'O'Brien. lb 3 0 1 8 00 lilts—Biirkett, Mertes, .Everett 2, McCarlhv, Cliug- Wood, 3h... 3 1 2 0 2 IjScliriver, lb I 1 0 0 0 0 of Dobeny. In tlie seventh iniiiiii eleven men bat The second week of tha League campaign Peiti!, c...... 412 uian, Heidrick, •Callahan. Double plays—Cilngrnan. ted, five hits were made, three beiug doubles and iu» 1' f;Ititchey, 2b 4 0 C 3 0 0 Child*. Kverett 2. Sacrifice hit—Criger. Three-base shows no material change in the aspect of the Ph.)Hips, p.. 3 >0 1 1 4 t):Klv,ss...... 5 0 0 3 50 inning netted the locals seven runs. New York « hits—Wallace, Powell, Hit by p tcher—McGann. only run came in tlie eighth on a two-base hil by nice. Philade pbra and BriH.klyn are running Total.;...'. 3l 9 12 27 14 5Trimmer,c.... 3 0 0 420 Flint on balls—Olfr,Powell 1, Callahan 2, Young 1. a'ong in front, thanks to superior condition,with •"'•'•" - " jFUherty.i,.. 3 0-0 C 20 Selbnch and a single by Do\le, The score: Wild pitch—Callahan, Struck out—By Callahan 1, HEW YORK. AB.R. B. P. A. E ! PHILAD A. AB.R.B. P. A. B (Cincinnati and St. Louis trotting along easily. / fl, p {it-W ( f i* ••' -11'h i 11 i ppi, p tt• 0 o. 0 0 JO- Powel.ll, Young 1. Cm pi re—Hurst, "Time— 2.25. fe ' *fileCreary.. 1 0 0 0 0 0' VauHa'n, cf 5 0 1 1 1 OJ Thomas, cf. 4 1 1 Tne other teams are still in more or less poor CLUB STANDING APEIL 26.. •. Mercer,3b....4't) 0 1 4 1 kSinBle. If..... 4 3 1 3 1 t> Total..... 38 S yfi5 15 I Won. Lost. Put. i Won.Lost.Pet. condition, and the pitchers, as a whole, are slow *Batted for Flnherty in eighth iiuiing Selbnch, If.. 4 ; 1 3 2 (I 0 ! Dt leha'y, lb 4 3 2 13 1 0 getting into form. The result i:s that,those Philadelphia 5 2 : .7L4ipittBburg..... 3 4 .429 Davia, ss..... 4 () 0 "24 1.! linjoie, 2b... « 3 4 5 5 O tOne out when winning run na? made. St. Louis ..... 4 2 .U67|New York... 2 3 .400 who have been expecting fast and red-hot ball Cincinnati.-...... ;..'...... u 00 HI 0 1 3 1—9 Do>le. lb... 403 14 (I OJ Flick, rf..... 522 I 1 '•> CinciuuHti... 4 3 .5711 Boston ...... 2 4 .3-13 Hickman,rf2 C 0 0 0 ! j McKarla'd.c 3 1 0 2 2 t»- have been disappointed, most of the contests to Pittsburu ...... 2 0 0 0 1) (_• 02 4—8' Brooklyn.... 3 3 ..5"0]Chicago ...... - 2 - - 4. . .333. Earned runs—Cincinnati 5, Pittsbura 4. Two-base Waruer.c... 4 0 1 2 1-0] Uolan, 3b.... j 21 2t'4l weather, get into form, and then will be 3. Flaherty 2. Stolen base—Ely. Struck out—By 27,000 last year and as agninst G.OOt) for Comiskey's *Batted for Doheuy in ninth. Phillips 2. Flnhoity 1. Wild pitch—i'hillips. Um- opening. The homo team played rather loosely at New York...... 0 0 0 0 0001 '()— I witnessed a rattling good race between at least pire^-O'Day. Time—1 50. . times, but won out by timely hitting in the eighth Philadelphia..'...... I 0 32 33 7 0 x—1» five of the eight teams. Following is the rec CLIH3 STANDING-APRIL 25. inning. Copt. Jimmy Ryan, on coming to but in the Eitrued ruiiH—I'niUdelphia 9. New York 1. Txvo- ord of the rac« to May 2, inclusive: Wou.Lost.l'ct.| Wou.Lo8t.Pct. first inning, was presented with n uUmoud ring. hsse hits—Selbach 2. Uoheiiy, Deiehaiitv 2, Lajoie. St. Louis ..... 4 1 .80o;Cincinnati CtflCAttO. AR.R.B. P. A.E ST. LOUIS. AB.H.B. P. A. K Doimn Crt«s'.' Three-liaso hits—Thi.mia«, Dolnn. Philadelp'a.. 4 a .667 New York Ilyan, If..... 411 10 0 Burkett, If.. 5 013 .0 0. Sacrifice hits—Slajjle 2, Delelmnly, McFai land. Brooklyn..... 3 2 .fiOJ,Boston...... Oliiids, 2b... 3 0 -L \ 3 2 : lleidrick. cf 1 0 0 2 O I) Stolen bases—Doyle, Hicknixn, Delel'iinty. Lett ou Pittsburg .... 3 3 .5UO,Chicago.... Blertes. ct.... A 00 3 0 rD.nioviiu. rf 4 0 1 3 U 0 bases—-New York 9, Philadelphia 9.' Double pUys— McCart'y,rf 4 0 0 1 O o'Keister. 21'.. 4 2 1 (I 0 0 Siaile, Cross Croat).-Lmjoiu, Delehanty. First on bait* Ganaes Played Thursday, April 2G. Eve.eit; lb.. 4 1 i 14 I oj McGunn, 1 b 4 02 3 10 —Ulf Dohenj .-), Doiialiiie 3. Hit by pitclier-.TInuiia*.; McC-or'k, 3b4 11 22 ()! Wallace, ss.. 4 12 5 21 Flick. McFitrUnd. Hickman 2. Stiuck oiit-^-Hy Di>4 Boston ...... NEW YOI:K vs. BOSTO-N AT NEW YORK APUIL 26.— The Giants mnde a (iiiind rullv in lh«" ninth inning, Clingmau.ss i 1137 (VCroia. 31)...... 4 2 12 1 0 heny 1, Doriiiliuw 2. Passed bid I—iVaruuv. Umpires: Brooklyn ...... Chance, c... 4 2 :j 0 1 iiJCriger. c..... 4 0 I 4 40 —Connelly. Time—2.25. Chicago...... HCurinc five runs and tieiiiit th» sc..re. It \v-as then too-dark.tu flay, Lut Umpire Coiinelly rcfmod to call I'aylor, p... 402 2 2 OJJouss, p...... 4 Oil 10 PITTSBURQ.vs. CINCINNATI AT PITTSBCRO APRIL 28. Cincinnati...... Total..... 32 ti .13 27 hi aj Total...... 3l 5 1U*£; U I — Pittsburg iie..l the »coru in the eigtith. but Wagners New York ...... the gaui«. The Bostons nvade three runs in the tenth. The New YorKs, in their half, delayed mat *ChanCe out, bit by batted ball. error and good batting by Cincinnati in the tenth, Philadelphia...... 3i 2j 0| 0 save the visitors five runs nnd the victory. Score: Pitt«burg ...... ters. Finally Umpire Connelly weakened mid c.tiled Chicago...... 1.'0 001013 x—C St. Louis...... 0 1001021 0—5 PITTSBURO. AB II.B. P. A. B C1KCIN N I. AB.RB. P. A.B St. Louis ...... the pame which reverted [men to the ninth inning, 0 i) leaviijsj the score a tie,. Peltinger relieved Bailey iu EariH-d run*—Chicago 4, St. Louis 2. Left on bases Benuuri. cf 4 11 , 1 00 Harreit, if... 4 1 V 3 the sixth inning. The score: —Chicago 7, St. Louis 4. Two-base hit's—Tay for. Mc Clarue. If... 4 11 5 0 0 Crawford,cl 5124 o O '81 41 -fi Gann. Thrre-hasu tuts—Chance, Keister. Home McCrea'y. rf t I 2 5 ' 3 o Smith. If..... 4010 O 0 BOSTON. AB.B.D. P. A. E NEW YORK. A B.R. B. P. A. B 2 0 SUMMARY. Hamilton.cf 52 2 4 run — MiCormick. Doublo plays —Clingmau. Everell; \VHifiier.3b.. 502 1 22 Beck ley. H> 51 1 13 1 0 Vanlla'u. ct 5 1 I 2 1 0 . WorL.Lost.Pct.| Won.Lost. Pet. Tenney. lb.. 41210 2 0 Mercer, ob...') 0 0 1 Tay lor, liverelt. Stolon bases—K\nn, Kverett, Di.loii, lb... 4 0 o 0 1 0>teinf.-'ld,2b 50 I 4 Philadelphia 0.' 3 .'.ToO: Pittsburg ... 5 6 .455 Collii.s. 3b...-3 2 2 3 Chance. Keister, Struck out—I5v Jones 1. First on •dchrive-r.... 0 1) 0 n 0 0 Irwin. s-.:... 4 2 2 3 5 1 1 1 Sellwcb.H... 4 2 1 5 4 0 Bioo'ilyn..... 7 4 .<;3tijChicaeo ...... ft i'> .455 Stahl. rf..... ft- 1 2 0 (i tij Davis, as..... 5 I'l- 1 bal'K—Off .Iuiie< 5. 'Umiiiro—O'l')»y. Tima—2.10. Kilchey, 21)4.0 0 1 1 0 \Vood,3b..... 4 0 21 Cincinnati.... G 4, .GOO, New York... 15 7 .3(10 Freeman, Ifo 1 1 o 0 0 | Do>le.ll...... 5 Till PlTTSBORQ VrS. CINCINNATI AT PlTTSBURO Al'RIL 27. Kly. ss...... 5 0 I 3 1 o, Knlioe, c..... 4~ I 1 1 I t> fct. Louis..... (i G .50 | Boston...... 3 8 .273 Lowe. 2b.....•£• 1 2 1 3 (Ullcknmn-.rf 2 2 I —Ciarku nsc'il three ifUcners in trying in stop t'he /imnier, c... 4 0 1 4 3():Nowton. p.. 4 1 1 \ ^\ Lone, ss..... 503 3 3 liGleason. 2b ,i '2 0 1 Cincinnatis' butting 8tre«k, but was unsucce^sfMl, Uhfsbro, p... 4 1 1 1 2^0 Total..... -39 7 1~3 liO 18 t~ Games Plaveri Wednesday, April 25. Sullivan, c.. 5 i 1 6 c..... 31 1 (i Leach and Alclir'lde were, injured sligdtly, and Total..... li« 4 \> 3t) 1.1 ^ .: i PHILADELPHIA vs. BROOKLYN AT PHILADELPHIA Bailey* p..... 3 1 1 2 UJ'tluwIey, p... 3 0 0 O altogether twentv-tour plavors were usad )u the tire * Bat ted for Dillon iu tenth. Al'BiL 25.—The Biuiiklyi.s. won on clever base run Petlinger, p2 0 0 _ Oi*Koster ...... 0 0 0 0 some came. The score: Pittsburg...... 0 01000010 2—1 ning assured by error* and Myers' (nubility to field Total..... 42 10 16 27 13 2! Total...!.. 33 fa B 27 PITTSBUBQ. AB,R. B. P. A. R iCINCIN N A I.AB.R.B. P. A.B Cincinnati...... o '0 1 100 0 00 5—7 burns. In the ninth, with the bases full and two out, *I!:>lted for Iluwley in ninth inniu'e. Beaumo'r.cf 4 I 1 4 ul Hun ett. rf.. 5 3 2 3 Earned runs—Pittsburg 1, Cincinnati U. Tvvo-b^se, (Whiles wag sent to Uat iu place of Piatt and struck out. Bostou ...... 0 I'D 1 2 2 3 I 0—10 Clarke. II... 421 3 Moliri.le, cf4 0 0 1 hits—Wanner, Craw.forJ, Smith. Steinfold. Irwin. BROOKLYN. AB.R.U. P. A.«| PHILA. AB.R. B. P. 4. T. New Yoik...... 210101 0 0 5—10 McCreit'y.rf 4 I 0 2 0 2 ''rawford, cf 3 121 Three-base hit—Clink. Home run—McCroary. Sac gbeckard, If 4 2 I! 2 0 0. Thomas, cf.. 402710 earned runs—New York 2, Boston 5. First on er- Wiie'r.lh.3b4 027 0 0 Smith, H.....5 1 3 2 rifice hit--MrCre'ary. Double piajs—Ximiuer. Dil Keeler, rf... 5 1 1 3 Slaglpj If... 431 4 00 roro--New York 1. Bostou 1. Left on ba»es—Now Leach. 3b... 300 2 I 1;B cklev.lb.. U 3 4 11 lon; McCre.iry, Wagner. Struck out—Uy Cnesbro 2, Jenuings.lbii 1 2 8 -0 0 Deleha'y.lb 5 1 1 10 11 Yoiki!. Boston 8. Struck out—By Bailey 2. Feitin- Dillon, lb.... 2 I u O 0 0 Sieinfrtld,2b 5 3 1 Newton 1. First on balls—Oil Chesbro 2, Newton 4. Kelley,3b....4 1 1 1 Lnjoie, 2b.... 403 I uer 2. Haw lev 3. First on biills—Off Bailey 4, Pet- Uitchey, 2b 3 o 1 Irwiu, *«..... 6443 Umpire—Swariwoml. Tirn«—215. .lones, cf..... 4 11 21 Flick, rf...... 5 0 4 tiriKer 3, Hnwlry 3. Home run—Selbach. Three- Ely. si...... 400 Wood.Si'..... 5 2 2 BROOKLYN vs. BOSTON AT BROIKLYN AriiiL 28.— D»!ilen,es... 4 0 o 2 McFarla'.d.e 401 base hits—Davis. Ilickmau. Two-base hits—Hamil /iiiimer. c... 2 o 0 0 ( Peit/., c...... 8 1 3 With Kennedy's briliiiint phchnig and shai> tieldinn DeMon'e.ib 4007 Myers. 3b.... 401 2 ton. Freeman, Sullivan, Van Baltren. Sacrifice hits— Lattimer. c-i 0 I o (i! Newton, p. .. 2 0 o behind him, Boston was ii.-vcr in tiiu hunt. A hoiini BIcG.urre, c.. 3 00 1 Cn.ss, ss..... 4 0 0 2 Tenney, Colhn-i. Freernnn. Stolen l-ases—Colling Tauriehill, pO 0 0 1 0 Scott, p...... 4 l__ I 04 run drive by Jone",With the bases full, sent Njch.ulS' -.Duno.c...... 401 1 Pistl, p...... 4 (10 0 Lowo, Long, Gleason. Double play—Doyle uims- Woods, p... 100 0 Total..... 51 ill it 27 to the bench xt the end ut the tirnt inninff. Dirven, Total..... 35 6 9-27 152 *Coiles...... 1 0 0 0 sisted. Hit by pitcher—Bv 1'ettinger 1. Pa-sad bulls Flalicrty, p 2 0 0 0 1 who succeeded him, was effective until the sixth. Total..... 39 4 1327 13 4 —SulliTiii 2. Wild pitch—Bailey. Umpire—Con- Total...... 355 0 27 li BROOKLYN. AB.R.B. P. A. El Ito.fiulf. AB.K.B. P. A. K •.Patted for Piaft in ninth inning; uelly. Time—2.55. Pittsburg...... 102000011—5 Shecki.rd.lf 4 1 2 3 (),,(), Ilnmilton.cf 3 122 1 I Brooklyn...... 2 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 0—G PHILADELPHIA vs. BROOKLYN AT PHILADELPHIA Cincinnati...... 4 40070 0 1 3—19 Keeler, rf... 4 I 1 0 09 Tenney. lb.. 4 0 2 11 2 .()' Philadelphia...... c> 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 0—4 ApiUL2b'.—This was a ^lui{^iillg tame iu whicn tlie Earned runs—Cincinnati G. Two-base hits—Beck- JeuniiigH,lu3 0 0 13 1 O Culliu-, 3b.. 4 0 0 o 3 0 Kurnotl runs—Philadelphia 3. Two-base hits— Quakers excelled, but half of their runs were | re ley 2, Wood, Peit/., Crawf >nt. Three-ba e hit—Scott. Kelley,3I>... 2 2 2 2 (I Slabl, if...... 4 0 0 (I 1' Sheckard. Deleiianty, Flick. Left on bases—Brook Double pluys—Ely uimssistfd; Irwin, Steiul'eh), Beck- J.mes. cf..... 4 2 2 (> 0 Oj Freeman, If 3 0 I 2 0 I, sented through the errors ol Kell«y and JunniuRs. 2 o lyn 5, Philadelphia 14. Stolen bases—sheckard. BB.OOKLYN. AB.R. B. P. A. K| PHILA. AB.K.H. P. A. K ley. Fust, on balls—Off Tai,uphill 3, Woods 1, Dahlen. s*.. 2 2 03 2 0 Lowe, 2b... 4012 3 0' Jeunings. Struck out—Chiles. Double plays—Dah Sheckard. If:1. 1 o 2 o 0 Thomas, cf.. 4 3 I 1 0 0 Flnherty 1. Ne.wton 5, Scolt 1. Hit by pitcher- neMotfe.2t>4 2 I 7 0 Long, ss..... 400 len. DeMontieville, Jennincs; Lajoie, Delehauty, Keeler. rf... 4 1 1 11 0:S1 .ale. If..... ft 2 1 3 I 0 Smith. Stolen base— McCreary. Siruck out—Bv McGuire. c. 401 0 0 Cliirko. c... 3 0 0 I O Myers; Thomas, McFariaud. First on eirors— Jeriuttigs,lt> 401 I'/ 1 2 DeUha'y, H>4 1 3 11 0 0 Tannehlll 1. Woods 1, Scoit 1. Passed balls—Puiiz 2. K.etiuedy,p-4 01.1 5 0! Nichois, p... 00 0 o o Brooklyn 1, Philadelphia 2. First on balls—Slieck- Kelley, .ib... 4 1 2 1 Ujoic.-2b:.. 422 3 10 Umpire—Swartwood. Time—2.35, Total....!. 3l foiOal' fi n|l>'»'een, p... 3 0 0 o 3 o •«rd, M-cGnire, Thomaf, Slagle, 5'IcFarland, Cross. Jones, cf..... Ill 1 PHILADELPHIA vs. BROOKLYN AT PHILADELPHIA | Total.... 32 I (J 2i' 'lit •• Sacrifice hit—Myers. Hit by pitcher—Jenuiug*, Dahlen,ss... 4 1 I 2 APRIL 27.—Orih'* poor pitching defeated his team. Brooklyn ...... 5 " 0 0 0 3 1 1 x—10 Ltijoie. Umpire—Emslie. Time—2.15. L>eMou'e.2t> 4 00 2 2 O.Myern. 3b... 4 01 0 20 In the ninth inning Ortb was hit safely four tinn-s Boston...... !) 0000000 1— I NEW YORK vs. BOSTON AT NEW YORK APRIL 25.— Smith, c..... 4 1 I 3 '2 1 Cross. »•>..... 3 00 0 2 1 and gave, three bases ou balls, uettiug1 Brocklyn lour Karned rnnn—Brooklyn, 4. .Two-base hits—Jone*, The New Yorks made a bold bid for victory in their Kitson. p.... 412 0 2 o Bernhard, u ' 1 2 0 70 runs. The scoie: Tenuey. Tliree-base hits—Kelley, Fienmin. Sacri last inning, but were retired alter coming within one Tola'...... 35 7 U 2J.17 5' Total...... 36 U 1327 131 BROOKLYN. AB.B.B. P. PHILAD A'. AB.R.«. P. A. B fice liit—Junnings, Stolen base^—DeMuntrvv lie. run of lieiug the score. The Bostons won the game Brooklyn...... 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 3 0.— 7 ShecKArd, If 4 2 3 4 Thomas, cf.. 3 I I Hamilton. Left on bases—.Brooklyn 3, Boston 5. through heavy batting. They hit Doheny's pitching Philadelphia...... I 0 40 0042 x—11 Kesler, if.... 522 4 0 0 , IP,.... 4 0 1 First on errors—Brioklyu 2. Double plays—Lone:. for a total of 23 bases. The score: Earned rnna^-Brooklyn 1, Philadelphia 4. Two- J«riuing«.lb5 0 3 7 0 OfDsl a'y.lbft 1 4 Teuuey, .Clark: Uumilton. tftnnev. Struck out—Uy NEW YORK.Atl.R. B. P. A. I' BOSTON." AB.B.B. P. A.E base hits—Kitson, Deleiinnty, Lnjoie, Mick. Ttiree- Kellev, :U>.. 422 0 3 0| Lajoie, 2b... 4 1 2 Kennedy 2. Dineeu 2. Hit by pitcher—'Uy Nichois Vanlla'n, cf 4 2 'J 3 2 Olllamilton.cfS 10 210 bafO hit—Kell'-y. Home run—F:iok. Sacrifice hits Jone< cf..... 4 0 2 5 I I" Flick, rf...... 2 I 1 1. First ou halls—Off Kennedy 2, Nichois 1, Dineeu Mercer, 3b_ 52 2 130 Tcnney, lb.. 5 2 3 12 0 0 — Keeler, Croes. S Oleu basen—Shecharl. .lennint'8, Dabloii,«».... 5 0 1 O 3 2 Donizliw, 6.. 0 0 0 2. Wild pitciifs—Kennedy 2. Umpire—Emslie. Hick man,rf 400 2 00 Collins.3b... 5 343 1 2 ftlagle, Douglas, Myere. Struck out—Sheckird, Kel DeMon'e,2b 411 5 32 CHICASO -vs. ST. Louis AT CUICACO APRIL 28.—* Davis, *s..... 5 1 3 1 0 Stahl. rf...... 501 0 0 ley. DeMontreville, Slaula. First on balls—8'icckard McGuire, c.. 4 1 I 2 2 (I Myers. 31).... 400 Both IOBIIIS struggled for nine innings without get- Dovle. lb.... 4 00800 Freeman, If 3 1 3 0 0 1 2, Jenuines. Thomas, Delehantv, Iioujjlas. Kirst on McGiuitv, p 4 1 I o 10 Cross, ss..... 401 ling''a m:tn over The, plate. Clingtiiau'ii error sturled Selbach, If.. 4 1220 0 Low«,2b..... 3 1 2 2 5 0 eirors—Brooklyn 1, Philadelphia 3. Double play— Total...... 3H 'J 10 a? 13 J Orlh, p...... 4001 10 St. Loiiis oil in the leuth, Burkett was hit by a Gleasou, 2b. 4 0 0 1 20 Long. us..... 401 1 1 0 Slagle, Douglas. Left on Dases—Brooklv n 5, Phibi- Total..... 34 4 1027 17 ft pitched ball and .a double mid single followed, couni- Grudy. c..... 100 8 00 Suliivan, c.,5 016 i 2 delphia 6. Balk—Bernhard: 'Wild pitch—Kitson. Brooklyn...... ! 0010210 4—9 ing for three runs. Chicago scored one run on u gift, Doheuy, p.. 310 0 21 Dineeu, p... 411 0 ^ o Hit by pitcher—Lnj.ie. Umpire—Emslie. Time PhiUde'luhia...... 1 0 030000 0—4 an out and Dtingan'H pingle. The score: *F 0 0T .0'Counor,c.. 4 1 0 ? ?. 0 Culling. Tlrree-b'ne hit—Freeman. Two-huge hits— PITTSBl'RO.AB.R.B. P. A. it CINCINNATI.AB.R.B. P. A. E JeuniDKS. Left on bases—Brooklyn 6, Philadelphia Garvin, p... 301 0 6 o| Young, p... 4 0 1 1 2 2 Merc-T. Selbach, Collinn, Long. Double pliijs—Mer- —Duugau.... 101 0 00 Total...... 38 3 30 It' i Beaumo't.cf 621 1 0 0 B«rrelt, rf.. 6 0 :i 1 01 —2.25'."8. flit by pitcher—Flick. Umpire—-Emslie. Time i or, DJ> ie; Vanllultren, Grady. Hit by pitcher-- Clarke, If... 5 110 0 0 McBride.cf.. 510 2 tChauce... .. 1 0 0 o Ilkkmiin. Sacrifice hit—Freeman. Stolen bases— JlcCrea'y.rf 4 323 Smith, If..... 4 3 2 3 NEW YORK vs. BOSTON AT NEW YORK APRIL 27.— Total..... 34 1 5 3L) i Davis. Gleasnii, Co I'll us, Lowe. Bulk—Dmecn. Wild Wagner.lb.. 3 219 Heck ley. lb 5 3 4 9 The New Yorks outplayed the Bostons at all points * Batted for Cliugrnan in tenth. pitch-'-Dobenv. Passed balls—/Grady 2. Umpire— Leach, 3b.... 4021 Steinfe'ld, 2b 4 2 0 5 anil scored an easy victory. Noteworthy features of tBaljted for Garvin iu tenth. Conm-Hy. Ti'me—2.SO. Ultchey, 2b 501 3- Irwiu. «*..... 514 I the game were tho pitching of Carrlck after he re Chicago...... 0 0 0 0 00 1—1 ST. Lotus vs. CBIUAGO AT ST. Lotus APRIL 25.— Ely.ss...... 4 1 2 2 2 1 Wood, 31)..... 513 0 10 lieved Sdymonr In the third inning, and the heavy St. Louis...... 0 0 0 0 0 0 3—3 Cutiago ouiplaj ed St. Louis Mj (he field aud at the Zimmer, c... 511 8 4 1 Peitz.c...... 400 5 0 0 and limelv batting of Doyle. The score: Two-base hits—lleidrick, McQann. Sacrifice hits lut, but could not win. The visitors guve a listless \Vaddell, p.. 2 0.0 020 Unhn.p...... 612_ 0 40 NEW YORK. AB.R.B. P. AB| BOSTON. AB.R.B. P. A. B —Childs. Merles. Stolen bases—McCormick, Don>- exhibition of base running whenever they had a Chesbro.p... 311 0 30 'Total...... 43121"8*26' ll 3 VauUal'n.cfS 12 il 0 t). Humiltou.cf2 Q 0 2 00 hue. Struck oul—By Garvi-i t>. Young 1. Hit,by rhnrit.e to ecore. The fcor*-: . Total...... 4lTl T2 27 17 tj ftiercer,3h....5 002""1 1 'Tenney. lb 30 0 10 00 piicherr-By Garvin 3. First oa halls—OtT Young .2-. ST. LOriR. AB rt. B. K. P. A {.CHICAGO. -AB.R.B. P. A.E *Leach hit by batted ball. Selbach,If... 311 0 0 0 Colliris. 3b.. 1 0 0 Wild pitch—Young. Umpire—O'Dav. Time—2,10. U.'i-ktrf. If.. 3 0 02 0 1 liyan. If..... 5 0.2- 2 0 0 Pjttsburjc...,...... 0 0 3.0. 1JO 0 0 7—11 Davis, ss:.... 4 1 1 3 3 '<) Staul.rf...... 411 CLUB STANDING APRIL 28. lleidrick.of 4 0 0 3 1 1 jchilds. 2b... 4 0 0 i 4 0 Cinciniiati ...... 3 I 0 0 4|2 0 2 0-T12 Doyle, lb... 5 3 4 14 2 0 Freeman, if 3 1 1 Won. Lost. Pet. j Won.Lost.Ptft. DonnYmi. rf 3 0 1 2 0 Oj Merles, cf... 3 0 I 3 00 Earned runs— PittsbUVjj 2, Cincinnati 4. 'Two-liib-e Hicknian,rf3 I 2 2 '00 Lowe, 2b...,. 311 Philadelphia ti 3 .6f>7 New York.... 34 .423 Kolgter.2>... 4 I I 1 6 0| McCart'v. rf 4 0 1 0 00 hits — McCrearyl Waener. Three-base hits — Smith, Gleason, 2b 412 2 41 Long, Cincinnati.... <> 3 .fiG7iChicago...... 3 5 .3.75 McGanii, 11,2 1 0 It) 1 OiKveiett, lb..4 0 1910 Beckley. Sacrifice hit— Steinfeld. Stolen U«ses-- Grady, c.:;.. V 0 0 0 0 o Clsrke.c..... 3 00 7 Brooklyn.,.., 5 3 «25 ! Pittsbarg..... 3 (i .33:1 • Wallace, as.. 3 1 I 4 2 01 McO»r'k,!iD 4133 2 0 Smilh 2, Bsckley, Steinfeld. Double plays— Zimm<>r, Warner, c... 3 0 1 2 1 ()l Willis; p..... 2.0 1 0 St. Louis.;.... 5 3 .62 J| Boston ...... 2 (i .250 Cross, 3b..... 301 1 !i O.CIiugm n.ss 400 411 Kitchey; Chei-bro. Ilitchey. Wagner. First on balls Seymour, p. 1 00 20 Pitlingar. pO 0 0 0 0 Connor.e.. 2 103 1 1 j Donnhne.c.. 2 01 2 2 0 --r-JT Wiiddell 1. Choabro 1, Ilahn 5. Struck out— Bv Carrick, p... 1 0 0 3 0 *Dufly...... 1 0 0 0 Games Playod Sunday, April 29. Midh. IT, p.... 3 11^2 OJUrittilh, p... 3 10 0 2 0 Waddell 4. Chesbro'3. Ilahn 4. Passed ball— Peitz. Total..... 35813 27 1G2 tBar.-y...... 1 n 0 0 00 CINCINNATI vs. PITWBUKG AT CINCINNATI ApRii,29. Total...... 27 5 5 27 10 ;i!*Dtiiigiin..., 1 0 0 0 o {) Wild iHch — Waddell. Umpire — svvartwood. Time Total...... 30 4 5 24 11 I —The home team did the heaviest batting, but hail [ Total..... 3T5 "5 iS 12 T —2.45. *Ratted for Willis in seventh inning. thirteen men left on bases and three more caught at •Batted for Griffith in ninth iuuiug. ST. Louis vs. CHICAGO AT Si. Louis APEIL 26.— •{•Batted for Pittiuger in uiutii iunins;. the plate. The score was tied Iu the ninth ou double* • May 5. SPORTING- l>v Irwin anil Wood, after two were out. CUrke's Oaines Played Tuesday, May 1. game for the New York team, and is the prime Holy Cross College team for the rest of the »:re*t throw, catching Craw ford Ht th-i plate in the BROOKLYN vs. BOSTON AT BBOOKLYN MAY !.—This kicker of the bunch. college season. tenth, »uv< d th<» tame for ilie 1'iratea. eiteiul'elil'< was a Ditchers' battle. In tin- t«nih Boston mis-ed a —Indianapolis is playing the bunting game as —Charley Nichols snapped a small ligament in errom ««•!« co-tlv. Tile score: clianre to win out, and Sh^ckanl then scored the she ngyer played it before. his wrist in the game at Brooklyn last Saturday. CINCINNATI.Aii.ii.R. P. A. KIPITTSBURG. AB.R.B. p. A.B winning run nn » scratch hit anil errors by Tenney ^^^Jirflmy Ryau boasts of never having regis , The injury will keep him out of the game for llarntt rf.. 5 I 3 'i 0 I! Ueaunio't.cf o 1 O 1 0 0 arid Low-*. DeMontreville was epiked au^l LOIIK was tered a kick to an umpire. * ' at least a month. ^. iTiawford.cf 5 23 3 1 OiClarke. If... 621 I 10 injured, tue foriner coutinuini; to play. The score: •—=etrreago"ws~TtgBT-f1'Pld -fen-ee-Jo- proving a tapi —Frank Busky, who played with the Chicago MJiith, If..... 5 0 0. I (.• o! McCrea'v.rf 4 1 2 1 00 BOSTON. AII.It.B. p. A. F, lilltOOKLYN. AB.B.B. P. A.B oca for left-handed batters. Unions last season, died at Bent on Harbor April Kccklfj, 11. 4 0 2 11 0 (l|W»i{iier, 3b B 3 2 2 40 Hamilion.cf .•> 0 n 3 0 o|sheckard, Iffl 1 2 J. 23. His death is attributed to an injury received Meinfeld2b5 0 1 4 li Scunner, Ib (S 0 2 15 0 (I —Phil Geier has been benched by Cincinnati, Teuney, Ib.. 5 0 2 17 01 Keeler, if... ft 0 0 as he is not yet in condition. playing foot ball. - Iruiti, ss..... 5 2 1 4 7 OJItitcliey,2b.. 5 18 1 3 0 :ib.. 4 0 u 2 6 0 Jonninns.lb 4 0 1 —Hugh Duffy will get back into the game with Vi«i«\, :»<.... 613 2 0 iJElv, us...... 5 o I' 1 62 —•Rochester has released ;ind Hartford has Stalil. rf..... 4 o'l 2 0 0 Smith. 3b... 4 0 1 signed outflelder Josh Clarke. the Bostons as soon as possible. He is badly ]\.attoi-,c..... (i 00 5 • 0 O^chriver. c.. S 0 0 810 Kieemau.lf.. 3 0 0 1 0 (i Jont-s. cf...... 3 I 1 0 needed, as the team practically is without a lire>tei, : ij. |. fi 0 -i 1 o f'jPhillippi, !>5iM_ o u o Lowe. 2i...... 3 11141 Dahlen, ss... 4 1 1 5 —The ladies of Kansas City have dubbed leader on the field. ' Tola!..... 47 b 15 iiTi U 5! Total.... . 4H B 12 33 ft '2 Lone. ss..... 412 1 50 DeMon'e. 2b 4 0 1 5 pitcher Dale Gear'"Dear Gale." —Capt. George Davis. of the .New York Cincinnati...... 2 0 U 0 11110 0-r-ti Barry, ss..... 0 0 u 0 .0 0 Farrell, c.... 4 o 0 5 —New York has turned catcher Parke Wilson team, is a hero. He neatly saved the lives I'l tabnrir...... 20000 1 3000 2—8 Sullivan, c.. 4 0 I 2 1 o SlcGinity, p4 ()_ !_ • 0 over to Comiskey's Chicago club. of two women apd a little girl at a recent fire K.irn.d ru UN—Cincinnati 4. Pittgburg 3. Two-basi- Piltiniter, 11 4 0 0 0 3 ! Total..... 37 3 8 3o 14 1 —Toledo has a new pitcher named Addie in the metropolis. )iiis-W..o'l 2. Craw.-ord, Irwin, Berkley. Broiien- Total ...... f6i 7*29 IT) 3 Joss, who hails from Juncau, Wis. —Winnie Mercer is having his troubles at third 8t*-in, Wagner. Stolen buses—Irwh:, Sieiufeld. First *T«o out when winuini; run wag scored. —Scranton aud Jersey City are at odds over base, and will be restored to .the New York tin balls—Off lireiu-uiitHi) 3, Plullippi 4. Hit by Boston ...... 0 00020000 0—2 pitcher Keener, both claiming him. pitching staff if Manager Ewing can secure an* ) itchor—By Breiteustt-in 2. I'billipi 1. Struck out— Brooklyn...... 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1—3 —Minneapolis has bought the release of out- other third baseman. Hy Broitenstein , I'hillippi 4. Wild pitch—Phil- Three-huso hits—LOOK. Jones, DeMontrevilie. Two- fielder Eddie Burke from Comiskey. —Jud Smith, third baseman for Toronto, of the lil'pi. Umpire—Swartwood. -Time—3h. base hit-—Jennings, Dnhlen. Fir t on errors—Bos —Montreal is giving a young catcher named Eastern League last season, and sold to Worces CHICAGO TS. ST. Louis AT CHICAGO APRIL 29.— ton 1. Brooklyn 2. Left on ba*es—Boston 6, Brook Raub, formerly of Ipaterson, a trial. ter in exchange for Carey. first baseman, has The .St. ,i,ouis learn ou'played Cl>ir,t<(;o nt aJI i>oinU lyn 8. Sacrifice hi!—Jones. Stolen bases—Lowe, —There isn't, a more finished catcher in the accepted the Worcester terms. 'J he fielding of the vi-ilors wtn clean, aud their bai Jones. Struck out—By McGiuity 4, Piltineer 2. minor league than "Kid" Speer, of Buffalo. —The Chicago papers give the American ting wag doue nt just tile ri^ht lime. The Chica- First on boils—Off McUiuity 1. Pittinitcr 2. Hit by —E'X-Manager "Hunky" Hines, of Hockford, League games equal space with the -National poans hit Sudlioff haid. I nt generally straight into pitcher—by Mc'ainity 1. Umpire—ISmslie. Time has signed to play short field for Des Molnes. League contests. This must be rather discom the banns if Hie fielders. The score: -210. — Timmy Flood, who plays second base for forting to President Jim Hart. niIICA(!0. AP.R.B. P. A f ST. LOUIS. AB.d.B. r. A.E CHICAGO VB. ST. Louis AT CHICAGO MAY 1.—Chicago — President Hart, of Chicago, is confident of Ilyan If..... 500 5 0 1 jlinrkell, If.. 5121 0 0 Buffalo, is one of the fastest of the Bisons. found 1'owell for three singles and a double in the —Abbattichio is playing a great second base getting a change in the umpire schedule. He Ohild., 2b.... 3124 2 0'Hcidrick. cf S 03 7 0 0 seventh, tieing the KCore. arid in the ninth, wilh one .says, four clubs—Brooklyn, Philadelphia, St. Jierten. cf... 402 2 0 0 Donovan, rf 5 0 1 2 0 O for Minneapolis and is hitting the ball like a out, McCarthy tripled. coiniuK in on Ev«-rett'» bit. fiend. Louis and Chicago—-have protested. Mu:«ic y. rl 4 (i 0 2 1 0 KeMe r. 21... 400 1 3 1 Four iVt double plays were made, two on each side. —The St. Louis Club has turned down Minne JKverett.'lb.. 3 0 0 'J'. | .. 3 0 0 0 1 Sudlioff, p.. 3 ^ Diinaan,ct..4 0 1 1 (I 0: Heidrick. cf 4 0 I four players— Sorber, Kerin, Hosier and Ma- their differences and the last named will again *lluii(tBU.... 1 0 t» 00 Tola'...... 37 (Til 27 McCart y. if 4 1210 0;KeiHter. 2b.. 5 0 0 2 roney. pitch for the Chicago American Club. Comiskey tureen...... '!_ fM^ Kverett, Ib.. 4 1 2 12 0 1 McGann, Ib4 018 —Catcher Buckley. of the Chicago American has also corne to terms with pitcher Chauncey Total..... 37 7 o" Bradley. 3b 3 1 2 1 0 Wallace, ss. 3 1 2 3 League team, is already laid up with a split Fisher. "biiltt-U fur MeC./rinick. t^alted for Oiogman. Clingm'n, ss 3 o 1 6 2 Cross. 3b..... 411 2 finger. —The Philadelphia Club has released third Chiciitfo ...... 0 0010000 0—1 Chance, c... 3 0 0 2 0 Cri^er, c..... 4025 —The St. Louis players believe McGraw arid baseman Bert Meyers to Hartford, and has pur fcl. Louis ...... 01020020 1—6 Taylor, p... 3 0 I Powell. p... 301 0 Robinson will join the team before the end of chased third base man Wolverton from the Eirned run— St. Lniiia. Left on ba-.. 2 u 0 00 Keoler, if... 410 2 1 0 —Reading has signed J. Hainer Sprigman, can get along with McGinnity, Kennedy, Duun, t'oliins, 3b.. 5 13 NEW YOBK. AB.B.B. p. A.E PHILA. AB.R. B. P. A. R of the Georgetown University. He is both aa Jeiuiinij*,lb 4 1 2 700 S.-lbach,lf... 5 I Thomas, cf.. 431 2 00 Howell, Kitson and Nops. Stalil, rf..... 401 Kfi!lM-,3b... 0 1 0 000 in and outflelder. VaiiIUl'u,cf5 I 2 Slagle. If..... U 3 2200 —The Chicago American Club has sold out- —Charley Frisbie, the young outfielder that Krreiiian, If 500 Smith, 3h... 101 210 Davis, ss...... 402 3 40 Deleln'y, lu.6 12 711 Boston so kindly turned over to New York, will Lowe, Uh..... 400 . fielder Dan Lally to Minneapolis to make room Jones, cf..... 301 2 0 0 Doyle, Ib... 5 1 2 It 0 0 Uj .ie, 2b.... l> I 4 1 0 be out of the game for some time, 'with water Lonif, us..... 301 Dithleii. us... 4 0 1 220 for Walter Brodie. on the knee, caused by a collision with Tom Grady. 31...... 4 21 1 1 * rf..... fi 1 2 5 10 —Manager Jack Glasscock, of Fort. Wayne, < l.rkc, c... 403 DeMou'e, 2b 3 0 0 320 GleasoH.2b.. 412 1 42 McFarla'd.c4 0 2 10 Daly, of the Brooklyn Club. AVillin. p..... 300 1 1 OlMcGuire. c.. 400 4 0 (I has released catcher Kleinaw, pitcher Weinig —The Bostons are batting well enough, but Foster.rf..... 4)2 I 0 (I Wolve'n, 3b 4 1 I 3 1 and infielder Hoffman. *B.iiry ...... \ o 0 0 0 0 Uunn, p..... * o 0 030 Warner, c... 413 :s 30 Croi is...... 413 30 somehow are away off in their former specialty, Total...... so -A 11 24 7 21 Total..... 29 5 5 24 10 1 Carrick, p... 3 0 0 I) 3 o Orth, p...... 1 00 0 0 0 — "Jimmy" Connor who is playing second base fielding. Manager Selee is now convinced that •Uatted for Willisin ninth iunin/. •Mercer.."... 1 0 0 v 0 0 Maul, p...... 400 o 40 with the Providence team, purchased his release it was a mistake to have been South for train BOBIOH ...... *...... '...... 10100000 0—5 from Chicago for $500. ing later than any other team. Total..... 3i) 8 17> 27 15 4 Total...... 44 H 77 -It U 5 —Umpire Charley Snyder, after umpiring a lir.ioKlvn ...... I 0 3 0 I o u i) x— 5 "Batted for Carrick in ninth. —A suit for $1500 has been instituted against Karne-i run — Boston. Two-base hits — Hamilton 2, number of college games, will join the Connecti Charley Comiskey by E. B. Smith, owner of New York...... 4 o 1 00100 2— 8 cut League umpire staff. Stuln. Kimt on errors — Boston 1, Brooklyn 1. Let'i Philadelphia...... 41 1 u 0 2 2 0 1—U Lexington Park, St. Paul, who claims that on buses - Boston 12. Brooklyn 7. Sacnflce hits— Earned runs—New York 5, Philadelphia 3. First —Beckley has a habit of gathering in old amount due for rent aud repairs during Comis 'IVnm-.y. Smith. Stolen bams — Sheckard, Jftuiiugf, on errors—Philadelphia:!. Ijeft on bases—New York balls as souvenirs, at least he says that is key's term as chief of the St. Paul Club. t-niith 2, Jones, Dahleu. Struck out — By Duijn 1, 6. Philadelphia 11. First on ball*-Off Carrick 4, what he wants them for. —Professional clubs in need of a. short stop Wi lis 1. First on balls— Off Uuuu 4, Willis 6. Um- Maul 2. Sacrifice hit—Delehanty. stolen bases— —Pitcher Halm is by no means in his last should keep "tab" on Moran, of the George- pir»— Kmslie. Time— -J.tjy. Vanlialtren, Doyle. Slagle 2, Cro^-s. Struck out—By year's form this spring. This is shown by the towns. It has been given out that he will not CHICAGO vs. ST. Louis AT CHICAOO APHIL 30. — ft. Carrick 3, Maul 2. Three-base hits—Lajoie, McFar- fact that he lucks control. play professionally, but a good stiff financial I.oina wenl to mecea in the secon-l and llnrl IIIDIDK-I, laud. Two base hits —Warner, Foster. Double plays — Long, Lowe and Nichols have opened the proposition might make him change his mind. u i, .1 on the most miserable inistilaya. together with — Wulvirtou, Lxjoie. . DeMion'y; Flick, DelehunU; eleventh straight year with Boston. Manager —The Buffalo Club secured catcher Shreck- llaipbi's poor woik, ines-nted the home team with Davia. Doyle, lljt by pitcher—By Carrick 1. Wilu Selee has the same record. engost from St. Louis; has replaced outfielder eiiouuli ruua to wiu. The srorc: pitch—Carrick. Urupiie— C.innellv. Time—2,45. —The American League has five ex-National Knoll with Jocko Halligan, and has released CHICAGO. AB.K.B. P. , ». ST. LOUIS. An.n. B. p. League second basemeu in Bierbauer, Padden, pitcher Eertsch. who will join Reading. It is JlMin, If..... 321 2 1 l;>tp'k«-tt. If.. 5 1 2 1 01 CLUB STANDING MAY 1. probable that catcher Nelson and pitchers, .Mul \Voii,Lost.Pct. Won.Lost.Pct. Stewart, Reitz and Magoon. Child*, 2b... oil 3 6 l^rWulrick, cf ft 1 0 4 1 0 —Manager Alien is of the opinion that, his ligan, Hooker and Jamison will also be released. Merles, cf... 401 1 0 iVDuiiman. rt 503 1 C 0 Philadelphia. S 3 ,727 Chicago...... 5 6 .455 —Ted Sullivan left Milwaukee last Friday for Brooklyn..... 7 K .70()|Pittsburg ..... 4 (i .400 pitchers are now in as good condition as any Mi-Carl.'V, rf 2 2 1 1 0 0 Keistcr, ^b.. 5 I 'i 0 1 0 twirling staff in the League. Oshkosh and other towns in the Fox Uiver Everett. Hi 4 1 0 16 I OMcGann.lb 4 0 0 11 2 3 Cincinnati ... "> 4 .6110! New York..... 3 6 .333 Valley. for the purpose of organizing a Wiscon St. Louis...... tt 5 .545J Boston...... 2 8 .200 —Comiskey has signed catcher Sullivan, a lira:!ley. 3b 4 1 I 0 4 UJ Wallace, ss.. 4 1 I 3 Chicago prairie player, as he thinks that the sin Stale League, lo lake in Fon du Lac, Osh Clintnnan.sa4 22 1 1 4|Cro«8, 3b..... 4 0 5 2 3 1 3 1 Simile, If..... 6 2 3 200 cast aside by Cleveland without a trial. —Brooklyn has released pitcher Yeager aud —Boston already misses catcher Bergen. —Heidrick, of the St. Louis, has blossomed out outfielder Holmes t«> the Detroit Club, and SHbacb. II.. 5 3 2 0 II Bvlelia-y.lt) 6 0 I 11 has given Walter Brodie his unconditional re Uavis, ts..... 522 3 !Chicago...... 4 6 .400 liever in gaudy uniforms. Ryan and Merles are the only right-handers in Lyuchburg and other teams. About four years lirouklvn...... G 3 ,6«7J Pittibnrif...... 4 fi .400 —Catcher Morgan Murphy, late of the Phillies, the bunch. ago'lie was appointed a police officer in Phila has signed with Syracuse. delphia, which position he recently resigned to t-t. LOOM ...... 6 4 .600 New York.... 3 5 .375 —Tommy McCarthy, the Boston magnate of enter the employ of the bridge construction Ciucifjiiati..,. 0 i .600 Bustoo...... 2 T .222 —Selbach is playing a remarkable all-round the new American, Association, will coach the company, in whose service bo was killed. 4: LIFE. May 5.

ols, Hie youngster, who came from Spring half holidays bav ; not begun here, and that field with Torn Burns, but never had a real makes a great deal of difference with the .at chance to stow what be could do, has an arm tendance. On Monday the crowd was not up SPORTING LIFE like iron and shoots them down to second beau to expectations. Slice said he expected to see tifully. more people on the grounds. But then he for A WEEKLY JOURNAL HAHRY WOLVERTON gets that a team that is down at. th,e bottom, goes to Philadelphia, In him the Quakers get even as early in the race as the present time, Devoted to a player who is far the superior of Myers and THE MARKED DECLINE OF THE cannot be expected to.bring in so many people BASE BALL, TRAP SHOOTING Dolan as a batter, and ought to make good on as one that is nearer the top. One thing is the base. On his last year©s form, taking both certain, and that is that the games between the AND GENERAL SPORTS. batting and fielding, the man looks about a BOSTON TEAM, New Yorks and the Brooklyns will be well at running mate to Billy Lauder. He claims that tended if the New Yorks continue to play good he would have hit well over .300 and fielded .900 ball. Trade marked by the Sporting Life Pub. C« had he escaped being hurt and half crippled a DALY QUITE BADLY HURT. Entered at Philadelphia Post Office large part of the season. If he cap make good The Brooklyns All Right Despite the That, was no ordinary collision that Daly had as Second Claas Hatter, up to his last year©s batting even .295 he with Van Haltren. He has not been able to will round out the Quaker infield and make get Into the game yet. and Dr. McLean says that club as formidable as- ever with the Crippling ol Two Important Players that a ligament in his leg Is badly hurt. Published by willow. His passing leaves Bradley, the substi Strangely enough the same afternoon Frisbee tute Inflelde.r, sure. New York is said to be Individual Work Considered bumped into Daly at first base while Tom was THE SPORTING LIFE PUBLISHING CO. after this player, but can hardly get him. It covering that bag. and was thrown to the has not occurred to Buck or Andy, In ull prob ground. As a result of that collision Frisbee 34 South Third St., ability, that Chicago has The New Plate Commended, has water on the knee, and it will be some Philadelphia, Pa., U. S. A. A RESERVE PLAYER time before he will be able to resume his place- who could be easily bought, and whom Uncle on the team. "I©ve been unlucky," said he, Anson once picked as the greatest natural third Brooklyn. X. Y., May 1. Editor "Sport "every time that I have tried to play in the© SUBSCRIPTION RATES: baseman in the profession Charley Dexter. ing Life:" By the time that the Brooklyns East. Some kind of an accident has always pur« One Tear...... »2.0O Dexter played about 14 games at third a few have finished playing with the Bostons, if sued me and I begin to believe that I must be years ago, and certainly accepted a world of the Bostons show no more perception of the victim of some sort of a hoodoo." It was Six Months...... 1.35 hot chances. In fact, Dexter©s infield play at a little hard on Frisbee, who was just beginning Single Copy...... 5c. several positions has always been of an ex good base ball than they have given indi to feel his way. and who felt certain that be Foreign Postage, $1.04 Kxtra per Annum. cellent order, and the Giants might do far worse cation of since they have been in this city. could make good for the New Yorks this year. than buy .him. Loftus does not know what to Hanlon©s men will have a lead that will PAYABLE IN ADVANCK. do with him, and hates to let him go. It is a make their games during the next week THAT NEW PLATE. bard thing to pick one utility outfielder from a or two comparatively easy. The talk ot "Bill" Kennedy says the new plate is au bunch of three. Brooklyn has been the advantage to the pitcher. "I©ve been looking INDEX TO CONTENTS. ON BRAIN POWER. the matter over carefully," said he the other as Loftus admits, Dexter has the call, being far DECLINE OF THE BOSTON day," and I tell you that there won©t be as rnany Base Ball News...... Pages 1 to 11 more alert and quick wltted than the others. tefnii. It is a commoa thing to hear the bases on balls once the boys get their arms Billiard News ...... Page 11 But his ankle Is apparently bad, and Loftus crauks say they never saw such a in all right. 1 haven©t given as many this fears to test it. Green is about the fastest ever, change come over men, as seems to year, and I think it is partly due©to the fact Shooting News ...... Pages 12 to 16 when it comes to making the space from the have got possession of the Bostons that I can see that line in front of me air the plate to first a good batter, and a fine fielder. this year. Last season Boston began with Brook time. When you©re pitching up to it you©d think But his thinktank is not speedy. He stops to lyn, and the opening game was one of those one that it was the broad side of a house." meditate too much, or else plunges ahead to his to nothing affairs. Brooklyn was about as JOHN B. FOSTER. destruction. Dungan, the third candidate, is a strong then as the team is now, and yet the mighty slugger. If hitting were the only requi Bostons made it look very dubious for the cham GRIFFin SUIT site the sad-faced man would win in a canter. pions. This year it has been quite different. PHILADELPHIA POINTS. But big Samuel Is also slow in figuring out BEANEATERS MOPE THROUGH THE GAME. what to do, and so Loftus Is still left guessing. The crowd that once led the League in playing The Phillies Off on a Long Trip- Dungan was called up to bat yesterday, and ball with their brains go through each per IS TO COME UP FOR TRIAL IN UTICA walloped out a single that nearly turned the formance as if it were about to be their last. Some Changes Made Cooley Sold, tide. As one of the Boston newspaper men said to Becker and Myers Released and THE PRESENT TEAM me: "Every man on the team acts as if he ex NEXT WEEK, has about 2« players, and several men must pected to hear that he had been discharged. Wolverton Purchased. walk the plank before the stockholders have or had been laid off for the season without pay. Philadelphia, May 2. The Phillies ended occasion to yell about the extra salaries. The I have watched these chaps for many years, and their brief home campaign on Monday. Some Sensational Testimony as to the bunch of reserves who stayed home during the the exhibition that, they are giving.at present is SSince the opening of the season they have last trip claim to be in fine shape, and be the worst of which they ever have been guilty. gathered in seven games ont of ten played. lieve that they should be given a chance to Three years ago they would have laughed at a They beat the Boston three ont of tour Inside Workings oi the Base Ball sbuw tin; fuel. team that played ball the way that they have and the Xew Yorks two straight, catch COMISKEY©S MEN, been playing it this year." ing the Keaaieaters out of condition and despite two defeats at Milwaukee, are in popular MANAGER SELEE the Giants with all their pitchers in Trust and of Its Arbitrary Methods -favor. Think of 12,O(X> "people turning out on seems to think that it is the fault of the play poor shape. The Brooklyns, too, weie sadly crip Sunday to a minor league game twice as many ers for taking such a late Southern trip. "One pled in the infield, but managed by superior as Commy had expected. The mob spread all week down there," said he, "couldn©t do us the team work to make a stand-off with the Phillies, Likely to be Produced, over the field, and made merry. Most of them good that we needed. But most of the men \vho are just now winning their games on good knew Commy©s men from old days In the big wanted to wait. They were not under contract condition and hard hitting. The team now plays Vtica, N. Y., May 2. Editor "Sporting League and guyed, cheered and joked with their and I could do nothing with them. Tbe result abroad for a whole month. If it breaks even on old friends. The club made itself strong with is that we are playing ball that will keep us Life:" The suit of Michael J. Griffin, base the rooters, and if it keeps its clip, will have a the long trip it will be doing well indeed. ball player, against the Brooklyn Kail down near the bottom until the team finally SOME CHANGF.S patronage that will make the tribe over on the strikes its gait. I haven©t the slightest doubt were made during the past week. Es-captain Club is scheduled to come up for trial in West Side open its lamps in wonder. Of course, that the men will come around all©right, but it Cooley \yas sold to Pittsburg for $1000, the ehili the Circuit Court here on. Monday, May the drawing power of Commy©s men goes a long is rather discouraging when we©-might have been officials being glad to get rid of him for cash 7. Griffin was captain and centre fielder way to.show what a winning Association team all O. K. if we had had a little practice." of the Brooklyn Club up to the time of could do on South Side grounds. after the hard hammering the "Inquirer" and BROOKLYN© ALL RIGHT. other papers had been giving the club for its consolidation with Baltimore, in the spring A COMER. treatment of Cooley. Cooley benefited by th« of 18SW). and had been signed as manager Milwaukee seems to have unearthed the star The season has barely got under way, but of the season a lad named Conroy. On looking there isn©t a person in this city who does not change to the extent of the limit in salary. But. at a salary of $;?500 before the amalgama know that the Brooklyn team is all right for for Pittshurg©s timely offer the Philadelphia tion took place. He was released to the up the records, F find that he led the short stops Club would have traded Cooley to New York for of the New York State League with .028. but 1900. Even with a man off the team by reason 81. Louis Club, but refused to go, claiming that he batted weak only .260 in a little league. of injury, and another good player unable to get catcher Wilson, or sold bis release to the Atlan that his contract for the season of 185JU into the game, the Brooklyns keep on winning tic League for a nominal sum, so anxious was On that form he did not look like a good in the club to escape further newspaper pounding. was binding, and the Brooklyn Club should vestment, and Cou Mack intended to fire him, with, commendable persistency. So far as team pa,y* Ht; sues for his salary with interest. especially when he got such a corker as Dave work is concerned, they are so far superior to Pitcher Bcckcr was farmed out to Hartford, Koine sensational testimony relative to the Fultz. As it is, however, Fultz sits on the the other teams that have showed hero Hius far and third baseman Bert Myers was released oil inside workings of base ball clubs is ex bench or plays utility roles, and Conroy owns that there is no comparison between them. Monday, Wolverton having been purchased from pected during the trial, and it is expected Milwaukee and Chicago. The lad is a double of Hanlon certainly has got the players to working Chicago to take his place. Meyers signed with that Griffin will show that he was actually Herman Long in Herman©s grandest day all the base-running methods all right. They are Hartford Monday. He was very sore over tn©o engaged in his duties as manager before over the field, and nothing too hard to handle. doing better work along the lines than any fact that he was not given a fair trial. He was the couso©idation took place. This trial He bats finely, too, and must atwut lead the team that plays base ball in the National put in without preliminary practice, and while will also test the right of a club to send League in base running. They say, also, great League to-day, and catchers may be forewarned out, of condition, and claims that he could not things of Lee, the young Kansas City southpaw. that the Brooklyns are hound to make all show his real ability owing to stiffness. a player to any other city against IMS manner of trouble during the season. THE ATHLETIC CLUB will. W. A. PHELON, Jr. has gotten together a pretty good team, which NOTHING FROM HUGHES. ought to hold its own in Atlantic League com It is said that Hughes has sent no word to pany. The team comprises Conn. Dugglehy and CI1ICAGO_GLEANINGS. CONNECTICUT LEAGUE. the management in reply to the letter accept Mahaffy, pitchers; Gunson and Shincel, catch ing his terms. A great many persons are of ers; Jimmy Fields, tMst base; George Shock, BOYD©S BRISTOL^. opinion that be will not come back to Brooklyn second base; Fred JaclSltzsch, third base; George A Cool Reception For Loftus© Men this year, while others believe that he cannot Ziegler, short stop; Fleming and Whiting, out- Chicago Pans in Critical Mood- keep "out of the game when the weather begins iielders. This is a strong array of players, who How the Team as Made up Strikes Only Four Players Needed to Com to warm up a little on the coast, and he thinks have had more or less experience in fast com plete the Team. of the fun that is in store for him on this side pany, and when the team has been welded the/Critics, Etc. of the Uockv Mountains. Bristol. Cor.n., April 30. Editor "Sporting Brooklyn could use Hughes. Who couldn©t? together it ought to be, and doubtless will be, Chicago, April 20. Editor ©©Sporting Life:" Secretary James Cray, of the Bristol At that, the team seems to be getting along capable of putting up a good article of ball, Life:" The season is now in full blast, and Base Ball Association, announced yesterday the pretty well, and doesn©t have very much trouble and making a tine fight for the Atlantic League the teams arc shaping up for business make-up of the team. Frank Beyd. of Oil City, to win the games that are scheduled. He would pennant. It was designed to have Dick Cooley sifter a fashion. It is too early to see all Pa., is to take the position >..l" catcher and man come in handy to alternate with some of the for manager-captain and centre lielder, and ager. Hv is a star player and was with©both strong efforts were made to secure him. which the bumps and rough angles, but a sort of men who are doing work at the present time, would probably have been successful had not judgment can be passed, and the fans have Bristol and Hartford last. year. The latter por and whose style is so similar that when they a chance to get out and discuss the fail tion of the season he umpired in the Eastern follow each other the visiting teams have got Pittsburg stepped in and purchased the player. League Harry C. Wilson, of Baltimore, Md., their batting eye in so well that they are in The Veteran and capable George Shoch now ha« ings of every team. It is safe to say that will be the change catcher and play in the out charge of the team, and will doubtless secure the Chicago team will be oretty thoroughly clined to make it uncomfortable. good results. The Athletics will be at home at field. He was with Hartford, last year. Joseph M©GUIRE DOING ALL THE WORK. 1©ICKED TO PIECES Theisen, the bulky first baseman from Meriden, None of the Brooklyn players has made a Philadelphia ball park nearly all of this month, by the cranks, and that the songs of the will play a like position with Bristol this sea better start or has shown better work since the during the long absence of the Phillies. bleachers will not be exactly hymns of son. E. W. Green, of Baltimore, is signed to beginning of the year than McGnire. the veteran LOCAL JOTTINGS. praise. A cold and clammy audience was play third base, and Felix Balcom, of East President Reach was in Brooklyn yesterday catcher, "it seems almost out of place to call confering with the Brooklyn Club officials. It that which turned out to see Bro©okfield. Mass., a left-handed batter, with a him a veteran. He acts more like a young blood. the opening game. True. Chicago won, down good record, will play in the outfield, as will His throwing arm never was so good in his life is surmised that his mission was to persuade the ing the formidable tribe of Tcbeau in a fierce also Charles W. Kennedy, of Bristol, formerly as it is this year, and both the Boston and the Brooklyn people to induce Frank De Haas Robi- of the Meriden Club. For pitchers the manager son. of St. Louis, to transfer McGraw to the and ready style. The 6000 cranks upon the Brooklyn players have found that it is next to Philadelphia Club. It is also stated that Mr. shelves, however, were not demonstrative. They has signed Joseph Miller, of Cleveland. O., for an impossibility to get a base on him. He is merly of the Interstate League, and a pitcher on Ileacb©s appeals fell upon deaf ears. gave Jimmy Hyan a. diamond ring, and they aided a great deal in his throwing by the Brook The Phillies© base running to date has been cheered from time to time. They looked out several college tnams in central Ohio and In lyn pitchers, who keep the runners :ied to the across the Held and diana. Daniel Manly, of Middletown, who twirl bases and prevent those long leads, which are very poor, in marked contrast to their work in ed for a short time last season for Waterbury, this department this time last year. MISSED BILL LANGE, part, of every game where one of the opposing Tbe big four, Delehanty, Lajoie, Flick and Mc- They acted, take it all in all, as if they were will also have a chance to lead Bristol to vic twirlers is obliged to wind himself up with a there©to watch proceedings but not, to get ex tory. Other pitchers have bet1!) negotiated with, Farlanci are doing nearly all of the hitting for Waterbury watch motion before permitting the the team, and it is their stick work entirely cessively interested and they apparently reserved and their names are to be announced later. An ball to get away from him. their judgment for later in the season. Down exhibition game will be played with Uoekville in FARRELL AND SMITH WAITING. that is winning the game. Massachusetts, but that little was finished up all right, nhd ing him at last. . despite the tales of rheumatism and crippled for catcher. A number of pitchers have been he was quite proud of himself when the game Frazer is ill and did not go on the trip with limbs. Once accustomed to working side by sent contracts .but are still unheard from. Those was over. "V ©guess 1 oouli! play that third the team "Chick" was mightily pleaseu over side it will be a good, fast infield." tending to already signed are R,. Thomas, of Richmond, base on a pinch." said l;e, as he looked it over. Coolev landing in so good a berth as Pittsburg:, all the chances, but wo fully light with the anr] ,1. ,T. Carr. of Brooklyn. "Us catchers are pretty handy when it comes of which brother-in-law Clarke is manager-cap stick as compared with such an Infield1, for The men are to report for practice on May 1, to getting in and doing n little of the quick wortf tain, F. C. RICHTER. instance, as that of Brooklyn. Out in the and be ready to play the first League game on 01 the fast ones that come down that way." gardens. Jimmy ftyfin is the whole thing. He May !). ATTENDANCE IS FAIR. There Are Others. is playing the game as never before, hitting, Dave Hill says he does not \vant a position as On Saturday against the Bostons Brooklyn stealing, getting to first and round the bases umpire in the State League, ~as he could not had a good crowd. It was a bright day. but Harmony will prevail in the ranks of the any old way. The pitchers are all right, and give up bis position in Seymour to umpire regu cold and raw, and it was no surprise that the Atlantic I^engnc. Bloemecke isn©t in it. Wilke*> tiie catchers promise to excel all records. Nioh- larly. crowd was not larger. Then, too, the Saturday barre "Record." jVlay 5. LIFE.

play them at Homestead some day next week. by him in the first game in Brooklyn. He Pittsburg looks to have a good club, and with should have stopped the ball even if he had to NEW YORK NEWS. Rube Waddell on the. slab the stands will have use his feet. The lesnlt was a home rnn instead to hustle to hold the crowd." Baldwin will "not of a double at the farthest. At that, it did not The Giants Doing' Fairly Well, But try his lucV. on the cushion any more. He. thinks affect the result of the game. that his pitching days are over. CLARKE Are Weak in the Pitching Depart FIRST DAYERS. micsed two games in New York on account of a ment— A Plea For Double Umpires. A DISCOURAGING START UPON HOME bad fingor, and this caused the loss of one game. Col. Pulliam had two hard days last week. Clarke is doing by far the best batting of the New York, May 1. Editor "Sporting He said that he felt so tired out that he could catchers. In his first seven games he batted at Life:" Up to Saturday the men under TERRITORY. not eat on Friday. "Counting up is not the the rate of .375. His throwing has been mag Ewiug©s wing made a 1 rather enviable rec easiest task in the world." declared Hurry. "1 nificent. Clarke keeps the men going in good ord. They w"on two games, tied one, and want to say that when a man has handled many style, steadies his pitcher and never gives up lost the other by the margin of one run thousand tickets he feels as if he had been sit when there is a chance in si^ht. against the Bostons.. Then they pulled tip Three Straight Defeats Sustained at ting at a poker game all night." LONG stakes and hustled over to Philadelphia, Hube Waddell is a great one. He did not has done superb work in the field, quite as. good wear an undershirt in the parade, and of course where they were defeated to the tune of as be ever did in his life, but his stick work i 111 to 1 and 14 to 13. The Boston series the Reds© Hands Many Regulars caught one of those colds which is called pleur has been weak and has resulted in a removal to isy for style. Next day it was said that Rube the bottom of the list. If Long could only re found the New Yorks playing good ball, had an attack of (his conmh©.int.© Col. Pulliam press his impatience and pick out balls his bat both at the bat and in the lield. It also hap Crippled Dick Cooley Signed For looked dubiously when asked if Rube was seri ting percentage would be greatly improved, but pened that the Bostons were playing in poor ously ill. Tben©he replied: "He says that he is." be will persist in banging away. Of course, form; as a matter, of fact, it. is u long time One man bought $100 worth of tickets to the I since First Base Bits ol News. pitchers are aware of his weakness and profit | SELEE^S MEN game. He had lots o£ friends when the rush by it. came. The stands were tilled one hour before THE BOSTONS made such a poor showing in this locality. Jake Pittsb©urg. April 30. Editor "Sporting the game. It was n crush that the people will are now at home TO finish their first series with Morse says they have not yet struck their gait. Life:" No doubt you can guess that the not forget soon. Women sa©. on the bleachers. the Phillies and we trust may be able to pay Charley Nichols says the team is short on pitch A credit house man saw a good chance to back old scores. Then come the New Yorks for ers, and a mm with half an eye can see that Pirates are not exactly in clover, now that advertise bis line, and jjn the opening day he is right. Furthermore, to an outsider it they have played soiwe of the poorest three games, after which the first Western trip. parade gave Kure Waddell a huge six sheet T/his makes a very tough schedule for Boston, looks this: That if Selee does not brace that games at home, that the meanest enemy poster umbivlla, which he held over him while especially after a poor opening, but Fred Teu- pitching staff the men from the Hub will not of the team in the world©could wish them the sun was shining. Hube said he may want nev says it means a big rally when the Bostons show in the last furlong. While on this point to present. Somehow or other the nine to go to house .keeping some of these days and finally "strike home for long stretches of home it is nothing more than timely to state that certainly started like a lot of doubtfulK. it will be handy for him to know the man of games. So mote it be. the subject of pitchers is one that should con Their opening work before a record- all goods. • , c BROOKLYN©S DESSERTS. cern the local club also. New York = breaking crowd was as slovenly as Jeerns Williams did oo.t put on a uniform On form to-day Brooklyn ought to win the race NEEDS ANOTHER PITCHER, possible. Then, to make matters worse, on the opening day. He said that his shoulder In a. canter. It is all well enough to be loyal and he cannot come too soon. Manager Kwing they followed this up by even more rockier pained him so badlv that he did not think it to one©s own club but when other teams or says he has no one in view, and evidently work, if that was possible. If©you should bear was of anv use trying to don the spangles, as the-ir owners put their hands in their pockets depends on Rusie©s speedy return to the team. of anyone roasting the Pirates for miserable? he had trouble dodging the tight spots when and put out the cold casii there is no use in When the big Booster,will return no one knows, Initial games take stock in the scoring. It is taking on or off bis coat. disguising facts. Brooklyn is paying to-day and the cranks ai©c beginning to wonder true. A telephone has been ordered for the club more for its pitchers and catchers anil its whether, in the event of his early return, he house, but has not teen put in as yet. The team than Boston more by a good deal, and u will still be able to bold his own in the fast OLD BOYS BUNGLE. exchange people say that there has been such Old-timers like "Bones" -Ely were among is monev that talks. Boston was liberal race that is now under way. Seymour was n demand for ©phones that they are compelled enough to pay $7500 for Freeman, Dineen and again pulled out of the box last Friday, after the offenders on Friday. He slipped up on to ask at least three weeks© notice. Every ihost easy looking chances and soon gave the Barry, and it was money well spenf, but it Boston made four- runs, and there seems ta thing is bustling In the Smoky City. was © not enough, the weaknesses of the team be something wrong vvith his wing. Hawley Hods©1 a start. The second inning showed the Jake Beckley has started to wear diamonds count to be 8 to 0 in favor of the Alien were not plugged up. Already on this trip it was a mark for the Bostons on Thursday, and again. "Eagle Eye" can well remember the has been shown beyond the shadow of :i doubt it was only because Bailey and Plttinger pitch gang. Clnrke did not give up even with scores year that he forgot how to put them on bis nf this size confronting his men, but went right that three pitcher©s cannot pitch in rotation. ed worse ball, that the game resulted in a cravat. Pete Browning said that it was a case If that were not so, Willis would have gone, tie. Doheny, who showed up so well at lirst to work and made every possible effort tn have of "my uncle." but Jake declared that the the boys play up and get into the game if pos into the box in New York when his turn came seems also to have lost his hold for, the present. Gladiator was in the wrong. He bad merely Boston hit him very hard and the Phillies sible. given them to a friend for safe keeping. around instead of Bailey. It is The bleachers crowd, which, by the way. is ALL NONSENSE lambasted his curves. The good showing of That was a splendid picture of Tom O©Brien EW ING©S MEN one of the worst on the circuit, according to on the frontispiece of the Sporting Life last to talk about a club having too many pitchers. the lads, began to chaff the team after the There never was a club that had too many- so far has been due to good fielding and sonia week. good ones. A club can have a deal too many timely batting. Tile team having shown up so fifth inning, when the Cincys piled up seven Charley Zimmer. old as he is, never had a runs. The latter came so easy "that the fun poor ones. Better one first-class man at any unexpectedly well in these particulars, it worse experience than on opening day. He cost than three of mediocre ability. It doe* would be a narrow policy that would hold th« was contagious. Loyal rooters who did not had been touted as having played a great want to show their feelings, joined in the look very much as if an egregious mistake club back for lack of another good pitcher. game on the trip. The local fans were willing Carrlck is the one man who has shown form laughter as the redlegs chased each other over to back him against any of the back stops for was made in letting Meekin go, and if that ihe new $8 plate. Many of the vets said that move was raa.de through anything except and his work has been fine. After the Boston* coin. Oh. but the mighty did tall fh that game; had made four runs off Seymour in the second 1r reminded them of the season that the Pitts- Zimmer was as sloppy as could be. He missed false economy, please enlighten me. Captain liurgs were declared to be pennant winners and Duffy was not afraid to come out and say it inning, Carrick was put in and in the re a third strike that gave the Reds a start, and maining seven innings Boston made but one had slumped the very day after they had made other blunders calculated to exasperate was "a big mistake. Duffy is not afraid to come gotten at home, though doing well on the road. out with the color and give his opinion of a hit. The danger is that Carrick will be worked, a Quaker. too hard, and certainly Ewing must realise ON SATURDAY James R. Mason, the boxing promoter, is move he thinks against the irit?rest of the. team. the necessity for acting promptly in the pitch ©."larke had to hunt around for a pitcher. thinking of what might have been. He went MBEKIN ing matter. It may be that Ewing is waiting lie finally picked on Happy Jack Chesbro. to the opening «ame. and while sitting in the pitched very good ball for Boston last season, for some of the other pitchers to -round to, The North Adams, Mass.. lad did well. He sand heard offers of ten to four that the and his record would have been all right-had but that may delay matters seriously. was not wild and pushed them over like a Pirates would get there. He was tempted to there been any hitting ©behind him. A man GIVE US TWO UMPIRES. man who had an idea that he was good and grab a few of them but thought again. Sad might pitch his arm off for a team, but with The season has advanced far enough to deni" was not afraid of the hall being swatted by second thought. out any hitting behind him he could never hope onstrate that it was a serious mistake to returs any team. He was given good support, es Col. Pulliam is the real thing when it comes to win. Take the case of Nichols. He pitched to the single umpire idea. There is already * pecially by McCreary. who cut off a couple of down to the engagement of railroads. Satur good demand for a return to the two ma» day afternoon a man who represents the lines two winning games in his first two, yet lost runs by long throws. ,Oue at the plate was both of them. In his firsf game he held the idea, and Magnate .ybej does not hesitate U a corker, and brought down the crowd. New leading to Cinncinnati was chasing Col. B .for say that the League was actuated by a peunj the trip to Cinncinnati. "You will have to Phillies down to seven hits in 11 innings, and ton, the giant, was in the point for the Keds, in his second he held New York down to eight wise and pound foolish motive- when it aban and he acted like a vet. The Pittsburgs were see Pulliam. It is up to him," was the reply. doned the extra umpire. The argument that one unable to do much with his delivery, and hits. In the first game in Brooklyn a missed Tom MeCreery is the lucky man. On Satur fly by Stahl in the first inning raised the dick umpire sufficed in the old days is not sound, defeat came In 10 innings. day he bit the ball on .the nose for a four- It might just as well be argued that in thosu THOUSANDS PAY UP. bagger. He was given a suit of clothes, a pair ens with Niehol©s chances and his cup of dis gust boiled over when Billy Hamilton failed days the mask and gloves were not needed am} The opening day crowd was a pleaser to of pants, an umbrella and a box of cigars. that they are no more needed now than then, Captain Kerr. He had been living in hopes Mae Laced the ball into the scats. It was a to block Jones© drive. Five runs came in and away flew the game. Boston could not recover Umpires Einslie and Connelly both favor th< that the Pittsburg Club would get a better corker, and the gang says reminded them of change, and the sooner it is made the better il start than it has been for a couple of seasons one of those "longest hits of the gl-ound." after that, especially as Bill Kennedy pitched past. Last year, if my memory serves me Mr. W. A. Nimick, whose serious illness was great ball. Will be for the game. SPOKES FROM THE HUB. VAN AND JACK. rightly, the , rain spoiled the opening and the spoken of last week, is said to have experienced Two local players that are playing up to theU team did not get the share that usually falls a change for the better. Pitcher Pitteuger joined the Bostons in New to the starting day. "Mike" Smith was happy when some Alle- York. He has fully recovered from an attack best form are Jack Doyle and George Vai» The weather man could not have been more ghenians gave him a bunch of flowers on open of carbuncles that took about all the spirit out Haltren. The Holyoke lad is hitting as well kind this time. The sun shone and there was a ing day. It showed him that he had not been of him. as he ever did, and is playing a lively game. gentle coolness that made all hands smile. It t©orgottten. Smiddy brought home a parrot for Chambers did not make the trip with the The change from last year©s miserable worlj © was plain in early morning that there would be his little boy, who is being raised by his grand Bostons. Surely he could not have done worse by the local team to a fast game has put new no downpour of rain and the near town people mother. than was done by some of the pitching material. li©fe into Doyle. The work of that lengthy Cali came in by the dozens. So strong did this The reporters© cage is locked now and the Undoubtedly the best article ever written on fornia!), Van Haltren. has been nothing Short element turn out to the game that the managers rush of intruders is by no means up to that of college coaching was contributed by Dave Fultz of wonderful. On every side you hear peoplq of the local dog show say that the ball game previous years. The improvements of the to the Boston "Herald" in its issue of Sunday, marvel sit the staying qualities of this famou» hurt their attendance at least tifty per cent. ground were timely. They were used by the April 22. It was Dave©s first contribution to veteran. He is not only as fast©in the field a* on the opening day. Towns within a radius fans on opening day. CIRCLE. the press, and all the more creditable on that be evel. Was. but his throwing shows that he U of fifty miles sent their quota. There was a account. as strong as he ever was. He shut off two©runj delegation from far off Punxsutawney. They Jimmy Collins recorded the first home run of at the plate by, magnificent throws in one ol came to see Algy McBride bingle, so they the year on the Polo Grounds. the Boston games. The work of Van Haltren said. It is told on the best authority that the HUB HAPPENINGS. The Bostons and New Yorks will play off their has been the feature of the playing of the New paid count on the day was 10.880. The passes tie game in New York, Tuesday, October 9. Yorks so far this season. Pretty good work foi ran this amount up to over 11.000. Men who The Bostons' Poor Start Not a Matter Great times were had on the South End a man who. according to some local writers, saw the jam at the foot ball game there last of Worry—The Club's Chief Weak grounds. Thursday last when the Alice NeiUen was. due to be displaced by the younger lielders. year say that the ball playing attendance defeated the Francis Wilson turn out 15 to 14 "AL" SKLBACH was equally as large. ness in Pitchers, Etc. in seven innings. Dan Daly umpired. has picked up considerably in his work of late, DICK COOLEY ACCEPTED. Boston, May 3. Editor "Sporting Life:" Catcher dements is under the weather. An but does not seem to gat. credit for-it. He la The club management sprung a surprise on Although the Bostons have not opened encounter in Atlantic City at the home plate batting much better than at first, and seems to the fans this afternoon when it was announced exiictly as well as the friends of the team with Jimmy Baunoii, of the Torontos, caused be getting into shape. His one-hand catch on that the services of Dick Cooley bad been would like, confidence in Cheni is not lost the mischief. Friday was a corker, and in the same game his signed and that he would join the club on Tues It turns out that Tom Lynch was Jim Hart©s home©run in the ninth sent in two men, and day. Cooley. they say, bought his own release. by ti jugful. There is top much good ma candidate for chief of the staff of umpires. Only tallied the run that tied the score. Tom O©Rrien By this plan the deal was put through in a terial in that team that it should be kept one other club favored Lynch, and that was plaved left lield so well last year that Selbach manner which saved the club a heap of coin. down in the race for long. The best in the Brooklyn. Under the circumstances, it was a 19 at somewhat of a disadvantage by compari Dillon is sure to go. They tell me that the Buff- team have been off their trolley, as it were. wonder that Nick Young himself was not de son but if he continues to show the improvement Bio lad for some time past has shown a disposi Fancy Duffy and Stahl dropping By balls posed. JACOB C. MO©ISE. that he did during the past few days he will tion to fight shy of a throw that is likely to at critical stages of the game. These prove a verv valuable gift to the local club. take bins into the path of the runner. On Sat men are two of the surest players in the busi ©THE POLO GROUNDS urday, it as said, he dodged a throw from an in- ness, but that is no reason why there should be are the most difficii.lt to play on in the country, fielder for the reason that a husky fellow was any muss made because they will drop a few FOR MANAGERS AND PLAYERS. according to the players. "1 don©t see how the tearing down the base path into the bag. After balls now and then, and insinuations cast ubout N©-w York plavers ever make hits on the home this move Clarke decided to play another man the throwing of games. The games 3. J. Harrigan, first baseman, is still at lib in-iMUids " Bobby Ix>we remarked. "The back on the base. and. so. at .Cincinnati Sunday, the IN PHILADELPHIA erty. Address l^incaster, Pa. ground of that shed makes it very bard to gauge _r.*ost was. covered by Zimrner. According to re were well contested, especially - the one that Jake Deisel. short stop, of minor league ex ports, ali of the cripples of the team will he in lasted 11 innings. The scores were not one perience and note, is still disengaged. Address shape to play before the close of next week. sided by any means. Then New York won the *10 Bank street, Cincinnati. O Williams© left arm is bruised from ft slide at first game of the series in that city by one run James .1. McCormack, late of the Paterson Cincinnati, O©Brien was hurt In the same man a game that should have been easy for Boston- and Sehneetady Clubs, is still at liberty. Ad lier. Boston should have had at least two victories dress 275 Main street. Paterson. N. J. field make it more - ifficult than anything TRIBUTE Tp "SPORTING LIFE." in New York. One game was thrown away be Williafa Boylan. catcher, late of the Southern the batter. When the snn strikes thosi ©] want to say to you that it pays a ball cause a pitcher was kept in the box after he New Jersey and Southern Leagues, is open for player to put a notice in the players© disen had given four bases in succession. All along I an engagement vvith some minor league or in gaged column of the ©Sporting Life.© " said Tun have insisted that Boston was weak in the box. dependent team. Address 253 Front street, New Kerger. the veteran catcher, to the writer this and it was surely shown on the trip. Besides, York City. morning "You remember a few weeks ago, 1 matter* were made doubly worse by the fact Jack Wentz. second baseman, of much n:inor league experience, is open for engagement. Ward, who was then manager. He put a greeu asked you to have a little notice inserted that that Nichols had a bad arm. Willis. too. was Address 3009 Dune an street. Louisville. Ky. 1 was open for engagements. Well. I bad a num by no means in the best of form, but these saen Frank Mngee. pitcher, formerly of HoboUen. screen over those flaring signs. ber of offers as a result of that notice. They bad to go Into the box arrl take their medicine. N. J.. team is open to play with any first- AROUND THE BASES came from all sections of the land, and clearly YOUNG PITCHERS Col Abe Gruber is rooting for the locals, but class semi-professional team, playius Sundays thinks the PBillies will land the pennant this proved to me that a player ought to appreciate are all right provided they have shown their and holidays. Address 85 East 99th st.. N. Y. the fact that the ©Sporting Life© is in the field. ability to hold their own. but unless they can William Malone. general player, formerly of year. One of the offers WHS from the Joliet (II!.I team. do that they are costly affairs, indeed. When the Cuban Giants, Page Fence Giants and other 1 have been considering: it. and may© accept, a club like that of Boston©s fails to make good professional teams, wants engagement with ttoougb 1 must say that I would prefer s little i ih its weak points it simply allows gaines to go some Independent professional club with salary more money to go out ©here." Berger is In the I by default. Boston©has got to be a deal strong- guaranteed. Address 85 Division street, De best of shape. He was at the opening game | er in the box to-dar if it is to cut any ice at al! troit. ©Mien. !ik» tactics when they played a game of delav and rooted for the Pirates. Berger was on the ! in the nice. Dineen has done very satisfactory A Michigan Leaguer is at liberty to slgti any after Boston had made three runs in the tentr;, umpire staff of |he Atlantic Leacue last season. I work, though it is known all along the line where: is an outfielder ynd catcher: irood batter. innina last Thursday. Most local critics ha-1 TOM DALY©S OLD PARD. that oe is no cold weather pitcher. It was all Address Ben Morris, 183 East Ninety-third courage enough to say so too. I mpire tonnonv "Dr. Mark Baldwin, specialist in the ear and tolly to take chances on Lewis .joining the team. street, New York City. allowed the game to cO

After hig first inninc in the box not a run was made Home runs Curloy, Gleason. First on balls Slun- trols will surprise tbe followers of Eastern tiv Worcester. The sccre: noii, Ciirley 3, Dolnn, Unckloy, Ailoway, Gleason, League ball. Williams, Sutthoff, Clark, Allo- WOROKS©R. AB.R. H P. A. K©SYRACUSK. AB.B. B. P. A.B Tucker, Cockman. Suhaub, Roach. Left on bases way, Merritt and liruee are the promising bunch, THE POPULOUS EAST. Blake, cf..... 3 20 3 0 o|liuuer©e. rf 4 0 1 2 Springfield 9, Toronto?. Struck out Doliin, Canip- and they have acquitted themselves most credit Kickert, If... 3 20 1 0 (l|Gilbert, 2!:.. 5 0 0 2 bel!, Bannon 2, llannivan, Snthoff. Hit by pitcher ably during their preliminary exercises. Knhiivs*... 311 2 li 0 HuiK©ove.cf 5 234 Buckley, Grey. Double plays Gleason, Curley, THE INFIELD. Br«ii«ri©d.lb3 2 I \©i 0 2 Lvnch, If... ft 0 I 4 Tucker; Shannon, Piielps; G ckuiaii.Tavlor. Zearfcss. Our first base will be guarded by Rothfuss, a THE STAMPING GROUND OF PAT Ward, 2b... 200 3 30 Wrigley. ss 4 1 3 2 Passed trails Pkelpo 2. Umuiio Griffin. Tim« 2h. graduate from Kansas City. His hitting poweis Slmrrolt, if. 2 0 0 2 1 0 Odihouii. lb S 1 I G WORCESTER ys. SYRACUSE AT WORCESTIR APRIL 28. have greatly strengthened our pennant chances. POWERS© LEAGUE. Kittri.li:r c 3 0 0 3 0 0 Rvers, c..... 4113 Syracuse was shut out, llorton pitched magnifi First baseman Carr. secured from Worcester, Sheehaii, Sb 4 10 1 10 Hiaiidt. p.... 1 0 0 0 cently. A one-handed limning catch ol a line hit in has been relegated to Newark. Captain "Wally" Klobeda©j! p 2 0 0 0 20 Daiiuon.p... 300 0 deep left held by Shannon was tho fieldiui; feature. Taylor will again cavort around second base, and Tola©... 25 8 -i 27 la^jl©miJou. 3b:i_0_(!>_ 1 Tlie score: if his good work during the final games of last season is continued, we will have the best in What is Going on in the Circuit ol I Total..... 39 5 10 !44 7 4 WOKCEST R.AB.R.B. P. A. SiSYRACUSE. AB R.B. P. A. E nuke, cf.... 4 0120 OiShannon, If 3 01 4 0 0 the League. Infielder Schaub defeated Hi Pat- Worcester ...... 3 500000 0 x 8 tee in the race for third base position, and la Syracuse...... 11011100 0 5 liickert, If.. 4 2 2 0 V OiGilbert. 2t>.. 4 00 I 31 showing up very satisfactorily. "Jimmy" Cock- the Eastern League The Record Two-bnso hit Oalhoiin. Home run Hurgrove. Kiilinn. rf... oil 2 0 Ol Hargrove.cf 4 01 0 00 man is fielding and batting finely, and is surely Stolen busts Shnrroit 3, Blake, Kittridge, Wrialev, Brantfi©d,lb5 0 1 16 1 OJ Lynch, rf.... 3 00 0 00 a fixture at short field. of the Championship Race and By era. First on ball* Off Klubedanx 3, Brundt 1, Ward, 2b... 321 0 5 0 Wriitley. e». 400 0 61 THE OUTFIELD Bannon 4. Hit by pitcher Bl«ke, Sbarrott 2. Struck Smith, 3b... 4^2 0 2 0 Calhoun. lb 3 0 0 11 guardians will consist of Grey, Hannivan and out By Klobednnz 2. Bannon 2. Wild pitches Kittndge, c 5 I 2 1 OlBverr, c..... 3 007 Bannon, precisely the same triplet that we had Results ol the Pennant Contests. Brnmlr, Klobedanx. Umpire Esan. Time 1.55. ShoehrtU.ss.. 4 0 I 2 1 Bishop. i>... 3000 last season, and experience .teaches us that we HAIUTOIID vs. MONTREAL AT HARTFOBD APUIT 27. llorton, p... 4 0 O ^ 2 0 Dundon.3b.. 2 0 0 1 have the strongest in the circuit, "Jimmy" Montreal | l«yel>... 211 I 4 3 very little satisfaction in bridge street, shortly before midnight, last Wed Springfield... 1 1 .500] Hartford...... i 4 .200 Cassidy, lb.. 4 1 I Campau, If.. 300 5 0 0 THE MONTREAL SERIES nesday night, and sent to the police station in Davis.lf...... 422 1 Smink.c...... 401 4 1 0 for the local faus, as Dooiey©s men .took tho a patrol wagon. Hoey played with the Roches OPENING GAMES. Noulit. cf... 511 2 lloiiseh©r. rf3 00 0 0 0 three games handily, completely outclassing ter team about thirty yeais ago, and later with Connor, 2b.. 312 8 lionner.eg... 401 0 2 1 Barnie©s buuch of ball tossers. Those throe the Washington team of the National Associa Results of the First Games of the Cam Parent, ss... 401 2 O©Haitan, Ib3 1 0 12 10 games were sufficient to demonstrate to Manager tion. He is about GO yeais old. Hoey will re cover, but his wife may uie. paign, April ;iG. McAuley, c. 400 2 «r»-niiirr,3b4 13 4 60 Barnie that the team he opened the season with Friend, p.... 4101 1 0 Morse, p..... 000 0 3 o will not do, as several of the meu are very far A GOOD START. HAUTFORD vs. MONTREAL AT HARTFORD Total ...» 35 6 9 27 11 3 Walker, p.. 4 0 l_ 1 20 from being up to the standard required iu the The champions opened up the season at Provi Eastern,League this season, and they will have dence with a win, and out of three games play APKIL 26. The weather was cold and kept the i Total..... 32 3 7 27 18 5 ed there they have come out ahead in two con Providence ...... 11200001 1 6 to make way for faster material, which Barnie attendance down to 2,000. Disastrous errors has already tests. Murpiiy officiated in the first und Mc Rochester ...... 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 3 Partlin in the second victory- The latter pitch by lltiinacher, Sbindle and Gatins in the Two-bane hits Davis 2. Sacrifice kits Walters, GONE IN QUEST* OF. eve-mil Inning, together with long hits by Oil well Reinaehar, who has played second base thus er did exceptionally fine work in the twirling ami iihiebeck, gave the game to Montreal after Hart Connor, Parent. Home run Greminger. Stolen far, was tho first man on the team to make a line, and also fielded his position faultlessly. bases Ca©sidy, McAuley. Double plays Connor hit and a run, but he is not yet ripe for the Josh Clarke, the new outh©elder, has been re ford had it well in hand. The score: unxsiisted; Parent. Connor, Cassily. First on balls MONTREAL. AB.R. B. P. A. E HARTFORD. AB.B.B. p. A. E Eastern League; neither is Kelly, another new leased and is playing with Hartford. Campau Off Friend 3. Moise 1, Walker 3. Struck out By man, who has covered the left garden, and has been moved over into left Held and House Banuon, it... 4 0 1 2 0 0 Turner, rf.... 401 2 U t) Friend 1, Walker 3. Wild pitch Walker. Hit by Odwctll, cf.,. 4 li 2 4 Shiudle,3b.. 311 1 21 those positions need to be tilled at once by sea holder will hereafter look after right field, and pitcher Stafford, Calkidy, Davis. Umpire O©Lauah- soned players. Josh Clarke in centre will be centre field will be ably cared for by Lush. . LftZi©lte, It.. 3 I 0 1 Massey, lb.. 4 1 1 14 00 lin. Time zh. Johnson. 2b5 1-0 2 Gutins, ss... 410 1 22 given a thorough trial, but so far he has not ODDS AND ENDS. Doo.ey, IK. 410 12 NOTE Wet grounds prevented the Springfield- come up to expectations. Greminger at third ©base is attending to every Kelley. If... 401 0 Toronto game. ShieU-ck, uo 0 2 2 Kehmc©r, 2b 4 112 DONOVAN thing that comes his way, and is batting heavy has pitched two games, and barring a little and timely. It looks as though this was to be Jlfu-y, ai>.... 4 101 Urquhurt. c 4 0 I 5 "Ed©s" year. Bonner at short will be all right Ji .iiui.c...... 3 2 1 3 0 0 Clark, cf..... 4 0 1 Game Played Saturday, April 28. wilduess has done well in the face of very poor support from his fellows, and the general im in a short time, as he is now playing in a new 1©i©iiJC, |>...... V (^ 0 0 3 0 Donovuu, p 4 0 0 PROVIDENCE vs. ROCHESTER AT PROVIDENCE APRIL pression is that the former Brooklyn man will position for him. Smith at second and O©Hagan Total...... 33 « C 27 loz Total..... 35 4©7 27 16 5 28. Rochester won by n d hitting with men on help win a lot of games for Hartford. Hodson at first are all that could be desired. Montreal...... ©...... ©...... 10000061 U 8 bates. Providence tried hard to ciu down the lead, the ouly one of the other box artists who has The capital stock of the Flower City Base Hfi-tM-d...... 0 (t 0 0 ©1 3 0 0 0 4 but could not bat McPartlin©s delivery s»fe. Sniink gone on the rubber, and the veteran was kit Ball Company was last week increased from Two-bum- h©ts Udwcll, Shiebeck. Sacrifice hits and O Ha 00 Atlantic League a few years ago, was recently at third, the team would be better balanced. bullp Off Altrock 2, Giug o, ftlagee 6. Hit by pitcher Shiebeck, ss 4 13 4 3 OJUrqulmrt, c4 0 0301 married to a popular young lady in this city. The Rochesters were in fine playing condition, Biittermoie. Struck out By Giug 2. LTmnire Henry, 3b.. 4 1 1 iJ 2 eh©r. rf5 2 3 0 0 ojNobl t. ct... 5 11 1 00 Best This Year. Ex-President Draper with his family sail for lionn«r,ps... 5 2.2 1 5 4i<©onnor, 2b.. o 2 2 2 3 0 son. Umpire Hunt. Time 2h. SPRINGFIELD vs. TORONTO AT SPRINGFIELD APRIL Toronto. April 28. Editor "Sporting Life:" Europe May 10th, and expect to be gone several O©llttitan, ll>4 2 2 11 0 UiPitrent,s3..... o 2 3 S 42 The excellent showing made by our representa weeks. Greiujii©r.3b4 121 5 0| Leahy, c.... 5 2 3 1 41 28. The weather was a trifle Cold aud the north Washburn, the Brown University pitcher, dis wind kept a lar^e crowd of spectators from being tives during their spring perambulations has Blurihy, p.. a 11 0 5 o| Kvai.s.p...... 1 0 0 000 aroused the base ball fetiing in Toronto to the posed of the Williams College team, with no present. The features of the game were home inns runs, two hits, twelve . strikeouts, no base on Total...... 38 13 17 27 loolUiauu, P- £ ^ 1 1_ ]_ o of Ciirley and Gleason and a one-handed catch by highest possible pitch, and all our followers are i Total..... 4ii 11 7rf 24 13 + balls and only two men got as far as second Schaub in the second inning which prevented u two- harping on us having a remarkably strong col base. Saturday he pitched against Harvard, Rochester ...... 32104201 x -13 base hit. The score: lection on tbe diamond. 1©rovideiice ...... U 000 0 O ;! 4 4 11 and Brown won out in the tenth inning. Wash- BPRINGF©D. AB.R.B. P. A. E] TORONTO. AB.R.B. p. A. E MANAGER BARROWS burn is the best pitcher at Brown this year, and Two-base hi©s Davis 2, Connor, Leahy, Rrann, Shannon, ss 4 1 1 2 0] Bannon. if.. 4 02 2 01 writes that he is thoroughly satisfied and has is also a half-back on the foot ball eleven. Cainpau 2, Householder. Three-base hit Duvis. Curley,2b... 221. 3 3 Oldrev, If..... 3 0 I 0 0 already decided what players he will carry and Dannv -Friend has been signed by Murray. Sacrifice hit Miinihy. Homo run Greminser. Dol»n, rf..... 421 1 0 0 ! Zeiirfo8s. lb 4 0 0 9 0 0 what "positions they will occupy. In sizing up "RHODY." Stolen bases Lu«li 2, Bonner. O©ll»jt>in, Murphy, Tucker, lb.. 4 0 1 9 0 0|H«nuiv©n,cf« 0 1 1 0 0 the different departments of our make-up it .is Double plays Stafford unassisted; Stafford, Connor. Campbell, If 5 1 0 1 o Oj Cock man, ss2 0 0 o easy to figure out why we have an excellent cha©nce of being in tbe procession from the open Time©s Queer \Vhirligie. C,i"8i(ly; Smith. O©ila^au. First on brills Off Evans Buckler, cf. 322 2 0 (» Sclmub,3h... 3 211 2 1 1. lliMiin 4. Struck tint Briiiin, Lush, Murphy. ing contest to the final drop of the ball. The last time Chicago had representation in a Gleasou, 3b 2 1 2 3 Taylor. 2b.. 4 0 1 3 0 minor league was in 1888. when it had a team Umpire Q©Lauithlui. Time 1.50. Phelp.), c...... 4 0 1 6 .THE CATCHING DEPARTMENT Roach. < ..... 301 1 0 is decidedly strong with Roach and Zearfoss, in the Western Association, which is now the 1V)TK Flooded groups prevented the Springfield- Me Slide, p.. 4 0 1 2 0 Suthoft. p.... 400 1 0 Turonto game. two backstops that are plenty strong enough for American League. Herman Long started that Total...... 3i91027 15 oi*-Howav, p.. I 0 0 3 0 the parent organization, and would have been season plaving left field for it. was brought i*Bruce ...... 1 o 0 0 0 serving there but for the diminishing of the Into the infield and started in his great career. Games Played Friday, April 27. - I Total..... 342 7 24 1^ 3 circuit. Catcher Bemis, released to Newark, A singular coincidence is that in 1888 Tom WORCKSTER vg. SYRACUSE AT WORCESTER APRIL 27. *Batted for Alloway in ninth inning. was strong enough to make good but three re Loftus. now Chicago©s manager, was at the head \Von-estcr won through two bits, battery errors and Sprinefleld...... 2 0201004 x 9 ceiving artists would be an avoirdupois. of the Western Association team in St. Louis, A bi-Hi-u ot fie ilnic errors by S\ racnso ill the second Toronto...... 0 0 0 0 1 0 o 0 1 2 SIX TWIRLERS while Charley Comiskey managed the St. Louis iiiiiii-u. ISrrtinlt j.iti-h««l onu innlnsr. ami llannon, Sncrifi e hit Glenson. Stolen bases buck ley, are being kept on the pay list, and Manager Browns. Now Loftus is in charge of the League ..«ninlv wiili \V. lopst.-r, \\eui iu in tli» becon.t. Grev. Two-ba»e liiu Buckley, McBnde. Taylor. Barrows is confident that the sextette he con team at Chicago, while Comiskey manages the Windy City©s American League team. made special mention that Lange©s find would j follows: Pitchers, Joseph Lytra, Edward MillarU, not be able to play in such fast company for YIRGIN1ALEAGUE. Micliael Cojiway©. Jolin CallahAn: catcher, H. L. another year yet. Loekhcad ne.-er did strike me Hunt; first,base. Thomas MHJ.uirk; second base. TH8 TO LAUGH. as being a wonder, and it often worried me how BOYERBUYS. .1. J. Adams: short/stop. T. F. O©Bri©eu; third he ever "got by" in the big League. base, James Ilonnagcr; centre field, Harry Huff A WISE JUDGE. man; left field, George W. Kelley; light field. There is someone out here, who, by the way, The Richmond Club of the Virginia James Clinton, The uniforms are gray, with & CLERGYMAN IHO TALKS IRREYER- I would like to get a look at and find out how League Now His Property. dark, blue trimmings.. © he discovers these National League candidates. There are some fast ones out here that, were Richmond. Va., April 30. Editor "Sporting ANTHONSENSE, overlooked by the wise ones and in their stead Life:" Charles W.-Boyer, a stock broker, of this city, has purchased the franchise of the INDIANA LEAGUE. a trio of inferior class was selected to represent Richmond Base Ball Club, of the Virginia California in the East. I think George Van League. Ho will have complete control of the Haltren is a good judge of promising talent team" the coming season, which opens April 30. . GODNEAU©S GRAFT. He Believes That the Lord Troubles and his selection of The managers of the League adopted a schedule DRENNEN prepared by Mr. Boyer, who is a manager of The Wabash Man to Handle Mun- Himsell About Ball Games and is was by no means a bad one. Van was heard considerable experience. He managed the Hag- cie©s Team. to say that Drenuen was faster In every par erstown Club for several years, and later came ticular than any right fielder that ever played into prominence, when, as manager of the Roan- Muneie, Ind.. April 28.--Editor "Sporting in that position lor New York. Dreanen is oke (Va.) team, he brought before the public Life:" F. Leslie .YVachteHt president of the Punishing the Pittsburg Club For playing a great game for Oakland and. should Muneie Base Bair Club of ihe Indiana State be watched by Eastern managers during his Wrigley, Chesbro and other well-known players. League, has signed Jay Lee Godneau, of Wabash, Playing Ball on the Sabbath Day, stay in California this season. THE LOCAL TEAM. Ind., to manage .the learn from this city. Mana THE TROUBLE Our team is only made up in part as follows: ger Godneau has signed quite ail array of fair in Sacramento, which resulted indirectly from Old reliable Red Foster will guard bag No. 1, ent. Pittsbnrg, Pa., May 1. Editor "Sporting the signing of Hughes, will not keep the club and do it well. Sommers and Manners, two THE PLAYERS. Life:" Had the .authorities of the Pitts at the end of the procession. The mixed-up fast youngsters, will do the catching. Stouch, C. Harlowe. of the Texas League of ©99, will burg Ball Club beeii present yes management will try to carry three pitchers. of New England fame, will cover second; be is be the regular catcher and captain the team. Butler wants to release Salsberry, but Dennie a fast fielder, and if he comes back in ©US©form, Byron.Comers, of the Chicago City league, will terday at the meeting of the insists that Doyle should be the one let out. when he batted .381, he will bc: all O. Ki Lines play first base. Ed Stinsmaii. <>i the Chicago Tinted Presbyterian Ministers© Asso The latter is a great favorite with the players of arc out for Harry Bertie, our ©94-©!if> favorite, League, will play second base. W. Wil.cn. of ciation they might have secured a the, team, and they b>-ve. threatened to©strike for short. Third will be taken care of by a the Chicago Ciiy I.-ague. short stop. C. Massle, line on the reason for the club©s poor show if the latter is dismissed. fast college man. whose name is no! siven -out. of Chicago City Jjcatnie. third base. F. Ogden. ing to date. It seemed to be the consen- MINOR©MENTION. Howard Holland, a local man, will guard left of Ft. vVayue. right field: J, Fines, of Battle xus of opinion among© the ministers that the Lockhead is improving wonderfully and will field, and do it well. Km© the piichins staff, Creek, Midi., left field. Martin Hogan. of lu- Sunday playing a Way from home, . - which be back io the game about the.last flf May. we have several fast younssiers who will give dianpolis. centre field. James Coawt-11, <>f In the club is doing for the first time in Us Belville, of Oakland, has made a hit, and is a good account of themselves. Mr, Buyer i,-s in dianapolis, substitute outfit-bier. C. Brenner and lli-sto©ry, will ©.preventit from lauding the winning for his team. communication with a brother of Jesse Taune- John Brown, of Chicago City. League, pitchers. pennant. © -.= ©.-.-i. .. There .is a movement on foot .to petition the hill, who they say is a good one. Centre and Billy Whitrock. formerly of Cincinnati and HAWES- WONDERFUL©DISCOVERY. League directors to overrule Moran©s decision in right field has not been tilled a* -yet. Louisville, National League, has also been ©There are quite; a few "Vmse ball t n- the re-instatement of O©Coimell, and have Un THK LKAGUE SF.ASOX signed. popular and capable umpire re-appointed. will open on May :©,n, with Richmond, at home. PRESIDENT WACHTELL lluisiasts uiiioiig tho men of the © cloth Iberg keeps up his winning gait, while Fitx- We are scheduled for two games with our rival predicts a very prosperous season of the League, and one of them, Rev. George E. Hawes, pa trick has been forced to take the losing of ©94-©95-©»6, Petersburg; on that day the games as the Union Electric Railway, which connects fir Braddock, was not slow in expressing games, to his credit. FOREST D. LOWKV. should be red. hot. As©there lias always existed with four eiiies <>f the League, has .agreed to an opinion. Rev. Hawes said, that the a strong rivalry between the two cities it will carry the players free of charge. Lord had awtmscd the management of insure a large crowd and much enthusiasm, as a The season opens with Andersoii. in this citv, rhe Pittsburg Club and had crippled sev special will be run from Petersburg which will on May 1, GEO. F1FER. eral of-the players for their Sunday work. INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE. bring a large crowd to help swell the attendance Mr. Hawes said he took great interest in and will put life in the game, as the Peters POOR©S PETS. the, club and had hoped, to see them win HAMILTON HAPPENINGS. burg rooter is -in class A. and always makes the pennant this year, but he expressed the average rooter look like 30 cents. " The Team Manager «Jap Has Goiter. the belief that Siiuday ©playing left little Manager Collins Gathering a Strong ALL THE SIX CLUBS hope- ©for tliym." ©- are in good financial standing and have gotten Together For Terre Haute. Team. together a fast lot of players, with the excep Terre Haute, Ind©.,. April ©30. Editor "Sport- -© -'••' WHY AND --WHEREFORE? tion of Hampton and Richmond, who have not "Conversely Mr. Hawes should -inform Hamilton, Canada, April SO.^-Editor "Sport ing Life:" Jap Poor, m©auager of the ©tei-i-K ing Life:" The local combination which will as yet completed their roster, a©nd their make-up Haute Base Ball team iu the Central League. 5j,y awe -stricken but -puzzled world why battle for supremacy in the International is yet to be given oat. But the gentlemen ..who has the following to say regarding the team the Lord ©is punishins Hostcrn, . a League, with the possible exception of a few have charge of these two clubs have the confi with which he will start the season, May 1: Jion-Sunda.v-playing club, by depriving pitchers, is as follows: George Bradford, Belle dence of the public, and no one is worried, as The players for tlj.e Terre. Haute base ball dull "it of -the© peunaut last year,© -anct ville, Canada; Albert Bu-rge, Two Rivers, Wis.; we can depend oa them to furnish us©what .tin- have been notified to report at once. Fifteen ©keeping it .at the tail of the League W. W. Thatcher, Rochester, -N. Y., and Alex. doctor ordered, men will report for duty, among them five pitch (procession so..far this year; furthermore Hardy, Toronto, Canada, pitchers; Charles Con- THE UMPIRES." ers. Here is ,tbe list: why the Lord has never yet permitted that well, Tarentum, Pa., catcher; Morris S. Crall, The Virginia League will have a good staff of They are Swaiin. Bigelow, Torrence, Hecht only other consistent and strict uon-Suuday- Oskosh, Wis., first base; S, R. Whaley. Union- umpires, as the following will show: Thomas and Stecle. Only four will be retained after piaying League club, Philadelphia, to tovyn. Pa., second base; Daniel Sheehan, McNamara. H. R. Craig and A. C. Snydor. salary day comes around, and. as each is a < ome even within hailing distance of the Cleveland, O., short stop; Louis Bunkel, Inde Mr. Hugh. L. Cardoxa. is the secretary of the good man, it will be no easy task to select the pendence, Wis., Ed. Buryette, Oskosh, Wis., and Virginia League. ,and lie is connected with Mr. best four. Stewarl. first base; Perry, second ©championship./ George Jennings, Hamilton, Canada^ -.:.. ;ihird Wells in that gentlepian©s theatrical enter base; Middlcton. short stop, and Hardin, ©©third baseman; Wm. Otr-, Clark, fa.,; Fewest . T. prises. Mr. Cardossa has been your correspondent base, will makr- a ©fast infield: and with Brady Plass, Detroit, Midi., with another yet to be for the past few years, and his "news" has left field. Eaton, centre field, and Poor, right: HIGH HOPES. signed, putfielders. always been fresh and th-;> letters interesting^ field, the outfield .should be well taken care of. DANIEL SIIEF.HA.X, VALE. AVELLS, .--..-, Some hard pt-actici- work will be done until formerly- short stop for the. tit, Thomas Club, The retiring manager. Jake Wells, has .been the tirsl exhibition gaui<\ which will be With IJoiv One Leaff©ue Magnate Figures and a popular little fellow: with; the. patrons of with us seyen years, and in -that time has-given Del©auw University, which holds the State col Otit a Profitable Season For His the game in this city, has been signed. During us five winners, u record, that. will stand as a lege championship. Then com< s the Indian © Club. I '•'''•. \ ©© -.:© © : .-©;©: the seasons of 1898 and 1890 -Kheehan led the .monument to bis ability as ,-i base ball general. apolis reserves, a very fast club. Kckomo. of short stops of the league with .910 and ..888 He has a host of. friends all over vlie country the© Indiana Stale League, will next be looked In ©speaking1 of the outlook for the coining in 59 and 33 games respectively. - - -who have been drawn to him. by his many manly after, as well tis Logansport and Wabash. Then League season, President Ebbetts, of Brook © LOCAL MEN SIGNED. qualities, and all will .loin me" in regretting his the real thing looms up iu tin- shape- of Dan lyn, takes rather an optimistic view. Said George Jennings, a well known local player, absence from base ball, and join me in wish ing©him all possible succefi.* in ville. It will be the opening of the. League In.- the, other day: will be given a trial at third base. He played HIS NEW VKNTURE. season. © - "1 have always . beeii ;« strong advocate of with Gait in the Canadian League in 1896 and had a batting average of .333. In 1897 lie was His handsome little theatre, the "Bijou," is MEN OF MARION. an eight-club .league, simply because I know with Waterloo and 1898 with Stratford. nightly crowded with the best people© of the Ir is the. proper circuit for the League. Be Alfred Strowger, the popular local treasurer city, to-whom he gives the best class of vaude side, it will moan good bust-" ball for Brook of the Grand Opera House;, has also been signed, ville show in the country. Look out ..this season List of Players Signed "to Date by lyn for many years to come. We will have in 1895 he made his debut as a .professional in for some, of the men he has put in the big ©seventy .games .at . home, this year Instead of League, namely: Chesebro, Flaherty and Leever Manager Bros!or. the New England League, and finished . the Marion. Ind., April 30.--Editor "Sporting seventy-seven, as las: year, but ©the games this same season with the Port Huron. Mieh., with© Pittsburg, and Dolan", with the Phillies. year will, be more interesting a©lid attractive. Seybold and Sparks will retloct credit on him in Life:" Manager Frank Brusier, , of the loca 1 " "We have thirty li.-inies©with©Ne.W York, Bos- club. In 1890, 1897 and 1898 he was in the the American League. j. M. DUNN. team in the Indiana State Base Ball League, Ion ami Philatk-.lpbia against, thirty-five last Canadian League. Sickness kept Strowger out of has returned from Louisville. Ivy., bringing, wit!© year with the same clubs and© Baltimore and the game last season. He is a good fielder and him material from which he expects to selt-cl Washington, We have also© ©forty games with very fast on the bases. Last year he coached NORFOLK NEWS. Marion©s team for the coming season. . , ; Pittsburg. Cincinnati. St. Louis and Chicago Toronto, Canada, University team. . AJ1 the men were signed at Louisville by against forty-two with the same four and READY TO WORK. Apparently Strong Team Gathered Jesse Daniels, of that city, who will hold the Cleveland and Louisville. Take the Eastern All the players are due to report at the Com position of captain. .Fifteen players have been mid Western, series of 1900 in oumparisou with mercial Hotel here to-ouorrow, , and before the •, by Phenomenal Smith. sjgued, but only cloven will be retained perma Those of 1890 and.you can readily see that the next-issue of "Life" appears the first exhibi Norfolk. Va... April 30. Editor "Sporting nently. Only two members of hist year©s team tion game Will have been played, and the many Life:" The championship season opens to-day will© have places thi.s year. They are Oscar 1900; schedule, although with less games, will fans will have had an opportunity to size up be far inof*t interesting and attractive to the with unusual ceremonies. The hopes of tin- ton,Hall, O.of RedUey. Jnd.,© © and A. ©© Kellner,©; of Day public. : - © Manager Charley©s aggregation, M. J. (©rail, local rooters arc running high because the -©The season, too, will. start later and end who will cover the initial sack for- the Hams, is "Phenonts" have put up the best . exhibition The Other players signed are ©Cornelius Smith, Earlier. As a result, the players will have more well known to the patrons, at© tike, game i:t .this games of any...team that ever, represented this of Louisville, catcher; ©William Eyans, of Louis »la.ys of rest during the season. This will make city, having been the first, base- .guardian for the ..city. , - - ville, first baseman:© Joliu I.jndsay. of Louis -the ©games better am! more hotly contested, ir Gait- team during the season of... 18iKi, Jle par . GOOD BATTERIES. ville, short ftoir. Abe Akers. of Louisville;-right respective of the fact that the teams individ ticipated in about 25 games and batted at. .3(i2. The Norfolk team is especially strong in its field; John Mr-Cord, of Louisville, left field; ©.- ..GOOD WISHES. batteries. The four pitchers "arc all © "up to Julius Hulswede. of Louisville, third basemau; ually and collectively are-, much stronger .than Peter J. Hagerty and James Dean, Eliuira. last year. . © . ©- snuff," although Ticrney 1ms been a little rustv Ollie Gforcrer. of lx>uisville; William Beaker, of "Pittsburg will play Sunday ball away from N. Y.; J.o-e Schrall anil Eugene McCa©iui. Minne up to the present. His tine record is assurance", Louisville: William- Morris, of.: Wheeling, -W. ©©bo-trie this year, as will also-.Brooklyn and New apolis. M-inn.: Kmil Frisk. Detroit, ami "Hmillng however, that he will come around all right. Va.; Harry Beck- ©©formerly a. pitcher for Phil York. 7 This will increase the number of .Sun- Bock" Baker,- Buffalo. X. Y..©: My Dear friends: McCloud is as speedy as one of the Keaisarge©s adelphia, .and Ken Wilson, .once; tried at second ,day games in the West; in fact, every Sunday All Hamilton balMoviiig admirers and your hum new guns. His list of strike-outs is likely to base by Cincinnati.-. : : will see a.t least two games, except when, tho ble servant wi.sb you success; season 1000. May run very high, considering Ms brilliam bcgin- . Western lOams are playing 1" the East. There -horseshoes follow all of you. , liing. Matthews and FHmnigan are good men, WARASH©S TRINITY. will lie- uo ©double-headers except toward the A. L. RICHARDSON. too. They have worked so little here that the ©close of the season, whou the clubs are playing local enthusiasts have been unable to form an Three New Joint Owners FOP the Tn- 7tVir fli©.al series." - LONDON©S IJNE-UP. opinion as yet as to their efficiency in the box. But they both have reputations as top notchcrs. diana IjeagfueOUib. The Team For the Canadian Town Nelson, the catcher, has been threatened with Wabash, Ind.. April 3d. Editor ©"Sporting1 CALIFORNIA LEAGUE. pneumonia, but he has gotten well, and will Life:" There has been a change : in the owner Complete. be at backstop in to-morrow©s game, and this ship of the Wabaidi base-ball©team. Ed New- London. Ont., April 30, Editor "Sporting important position will be well tilled. berger, of Indianapolis, has acquired the fran The Trouble Among the Players Ad- Life:" The finishing touches have been put on GINGER IN THE INFIELD. chise and will leorgaiii/.e the team, ictaiiiing .jiisted" The Surnrisins: Failure of the base ball diamond at Tecurnseh Park, and The infield of the Norfolk team does quick, only three of the ^signed, players and taking Big league Candidates, Etc. practice will begin as soon as the players arrive. snappy work, such as often disconcerts an oppos eight members of thv. Matthews team. Thcie The pitchers are Sievers and Cooper, of the ing team fltid wins a game. The base ball peo is strong backing for,the club here, and It will San Francisco, April 30. Editor "Sport 1899 local team; Redmond and Preeland, of Vola, ple of this vicinity knovy how ,"Keddy" Arm easily play out the season. ing Life:" The California League clubs Kansas, and Kostal. with Guelph last year. The strong holds down first base, and it is useless George Kobe, i he star short. stop of the In are in a close contest this year for the catchers will be Manager Pete I.ohman and to say anything in praise of him, save that he diana-Illinois League last year, who was expect pennant. The games played since the Pickard, who was with Woodstock last year. is in as good trim as ever. Spratt, at second. ed to play here, will play in Cincinnati, and opening demonstrate that the four Hart©, who signed with London last year, but cannot be easily improved lipon. Jim Smith, at Charles Fuller, catcher of the locals last sea clubs , are pretty evenly matched, and refused to come, and joined the St. Paul (Minn.) short, bids fair to be the life of the game. son, will not play. James McShane, who bad that the race will be closer this team, will be at first. He is one of the best in Sullivan, third baseman, won©t let any ball get been signed to play short this season, has de season. than ever before. The trouble in Sac- the business. At second is Mohler. of last year©s by him that comes "within a mile of his reach," cided not to play ball. . ramento has been amicably settled, and it is teaai. Babbitt, wl o is playing in the California as the boys say. Miles Meredith aiul Ben Kirierk. proprietors of thought that only peace and harmony will dwell League will be at short again, and Tommy Cope THE OUTFIELD. the "Wabasli Times,".are interested with©Nevv- in the city of Senators. will hold down the third bag. Charles Jones will The weak point of the team may probably be berger in the" management of the team, the sup THE INSURRECTION* be in left field, Hemphill in centre, and big Bill found in the outfield. Manager Smith has got position being that they are .the ones that put was only suppressed in time before it had Reld in right.______a new man-for centre field and if he proves to up for the franchise. gone far enough to spoil the club©s chances. be what it is believed he will the outfield will As has been the procedure for years the Sac EXHIBITION^GAMES. measure up to the other parts of the team. ANDERSON©SCLUB ramento team started off badly and is now "Pbenom" Smitli in right field is a star player in last place, notwithstanding that it has APRIL 22. at this position, and Pulsifer is all right ill the Has Its Indiana league Team Now the premier pitcher of the National League In At. Utica Utica 11, Rochester 8. i left field. its make-up and its wide reputation as a foun TEAM PLAY. Made up. dry for major League talent. At Elmira Elmia ©12, Biiifi©hamton 13. The batting ©ability of--.the team as a whole is Andcrson, Ind., May 1. Editor "Sporting "©SUCCESS AND FAILURES. APRIL 24. very good. The players use their heads us wll -Life:" The men signed for the Andersou ball During the past few seasons Sacramento At Newark Newark 2, Syracuse 10. as their a©rms and legs, and resort nt ihe proper team have 1 arrived aud practice will be begun has been especially prominent in producing tal At Binghamtou-Kinghumton 17, Elmira 11. times- to bunting, sacrifice hitting, etc..: all to-day at tile ball ©grounds. Manager Williams ent for Eastern leagues -and among the drafted At ©Utica Utica "0, Rochester 5. of which goes to make the game, more engrossing believes he has a. pennant-winning team. .The ones were included such men as Hughes. Reitz, At Hartford Hart ford©S2. .Morse 1. from a scientific standpoint. , line-up is as follows: Catchers, Doc Gruuewald, "LoCkhead, Harvey and Sheehan. The two form APRIL ©25. of Ashland, O., and Dal Williams, of this city; er players1 turned out-well. Hughes particularly © At Reading Reading 5. Browns 4. first base, Charles Busst;, of New Orleans; sec being considered one of the best pitchers in At Binghamton Binghamton 5, Elmira 9. PETERSBURG PET9. ond base, Charles Younger, of Salina, O.; third the business. The other players were failures, , APRIL 26. base, J. J. Hannan, of Corning, N. Y.; short ©the biggest surprise being Harvey, who was © At Albany Albany 30, Vermont U, 3. Manager Foster©s Team Now Quite stop, George Nill, of Ft. Wayne, and Thomas ©looked upon lo do some wonderful things in the At Wilkcsbarre Wilkesbarre 14, Wyoming 5. Lagratt, of Xenia. O.; left field, Elmer Woofl- ©big League. At Elmira Elmira 20, Binghamton 22. Made up. mansee, of Cincinnati; centre field, Roger Gor- SHEEHAN, . APRIL 28, Petersburg. Va., April 30. Editor "Sporting ton, of Corning, N. Y.; right field, Earl Haskett. 1 although fast and promising, was hardly ready At Albany Albany 22, Manhattan 0. Life:" The local team is now complete, and of Spiceland; pitchers, Charles Placard, of to set iw-fine-a pace. The writer: Was never in "At Newark Newark 5. Star A. C. 3. the players have all reported for duty. The Greenc. la.; Thomas Thomas, of Tontogany, O., harmony with Mr. Lange on this selection, and At Reading Reading 5, Bnwn 8. members of the team, aud their positions are as and Clyde Russell, of Drewersburg, this State. ; 8 LIFE. May .-5..'

out—By Dammah 4, Baker 6. Two-base hit—Sh'earo'n. Detroit...... 0.0 020 0.0 0.0 '0—2 CLEVELA D. AB R. B. P. A. F INDIANA©S. AB.R. B. P A. B Three-base hit—Kuoll. Sacrifice hits—Madison, Buffalo...... 0 00 1 0 0 1 0 () 1—3 Pickeri'g, If 5 24 2 21 Hoisiie'r. rl 5 1 2 5 0 0 Hallmati, Andrews. Stolen bases—Hogrieve', Ma- First on errors—Detroit 2, Bilflalo 4. Two-base lilts Weaver, rf.. 412 3 0 0 Hartnell. If.. 210 5 1 1 KOOII, Flynn. 1'a-med ball—Speer. Left on bases— —Mailman. Knoll, Gettman, Stailings. .Sacriltce hits Bnelow, lib.. 522 2 31 Madison, s» 5 1 1 0 0 Indianapolis 12, Buffrtlo 11. Umpire—Caiilil ion. —Amole, Flood, Carey. Stolen bases—Sueer, Flood. Genius,cf... 512 •I'O- SeyboUl. cf.. 412 0 0 Hey. First on balls—Knoll, Speer, Shaw. Sullivan. Lachan'e.lb4 0 1. f) 0 0 Kelly, lb. k. 301 0 (» Games Played Wednesday, April 25. Left on bases—Detroit H, Buffalo 12. Struck out— Bierba'r, 2b 4 022 0 0 Powers, c... 401 2 (I BAN JOEflSON'S FINE LEAGUE IS DETROIT vs. CLEVELAND AT DETROIT APRIL 25..— Amole, Carev, Andrews, Suilivan. Umpire—Dwyer. Digging c.. 3 0 0 6 1 0 Flynn, 2b... 412 3 0 "Bumpus'' Jones' delivery wan easy for Detroit and CLICVELAND vs. INDIANAPOLIS AT CLEVELAND APRIL Vtox.ss...... 4 121 1 0 Hickey, 3b.. 4 1 2 3 I FLOURISHING, they batted out a victory. FrUk was wild and was 20.—The local opening before. 6,5i;0 people wus Holler, p... 3 1 1 3-15! Dam man, p 3 0 0 1 0 replaced at the end of the third inning by Miller, ausjiicious, the ciowd being the large.it senu at a Total..... 37 S 16 27 U 2 *Heydon .... 1 0 -0 0 0 I) who was hit safely only four times iu the remaining local game since 1897. Both teams played in a Total..... 35 Bll 21 10 2 six innings. The score: spirited «ay and they were -evenly• matched. .Viox *Batted for Damman in ninth innine. The Progress ol the Championship DETROIT. AB.U. B. P. A.E CLEVELA©D AB.R.B. P. A.E saved the game for the home team by fly catches in Clevelairu...... 0 00 0 3 0 4 I x—8 Bey, 11...... 4 2 -2 2 0 0 Pickeri©g, If 3 2 0 4 0 0 the fourth inning. The score: Indianapolis...... 0 o o .) 0 0 2 ' 3 1—G llarlev, cf... » 1100 (rCiisham. rf.. 4 12 1 01 CLEVEL'D. AB.R.B. P. A.E! IN DIANA P'S.AB. B.B. P. A. F. Karued runs—Cleveland 4. Two-base hits—Pick- Race ol the American League—Re Elberteld, ss 4 3 2 "2 6 Oi liuelow. 3b.. 5 02 2 1 0 I'lCkeri'g. If 4 11 3 00 HogrievV,rf 5 12 4 00 erine, Genim, Lachance, Sejbold 2. llogriever. Sullivan, 2b 5 2 3 2 1 0 Genius, ct.. 501 0 01 We«ver,rf... 311 0 u Hartsell, If.. 3 1 2 I 0 0 Powers. Left on basos—Cleveland 8, Indianapolis 9. McAlli'r,3b4 21 0 61 i.acb.ure.lb4 I 3 11 1 0 Ruelow, 3b 3 0 v5 4 0 0 Madison, b".. 5 01 1 30 First on balls—Off IIoffer 6. I amiiian 2. Struck out sults of the Contests and News and KyVn, lb.... 4 1 2 14 10 Bierba'r, 2b 4 0 0 3 4 0 Genius, cf.... 4 o 0 2 1 0 Sevbold. cf.. 4 11 I) 00 —By Hoffer 4. Dumman I. Stolen bases—Pickering. Stalling,!, rf 3 01000 Digging, c... 4 11321 Lachnn'e.lb 411 5 1 0 Kelly, lb..... 4 0 1 H) 1 U Weaver, Hurtnell. Flynn, Ilk-key. Sacrifice hits— Gossip o! Clubs and Players, Shaw, c...... 4 u 2 (i 0 0 Viox, BS...... 3 0005 0 Uierba'r, 2o3 0 1 1 2 n H*>don. c... 4 01411 Weaver, Powers. Wild pilch—ll..tfer. Double play Fii.ik.p...... 100 1 0 0 Jones, p...... 4 O 1011 Spies,r ... c...... 2 1 1- 7 1 1 Magoon,2b. 2 0 1 0 0 1 —Gtuiiis, Hofier. First on errors—Cleveland 1, Iu- Miller, p...... _____1 "i Total...... 3ti 5 10 24 144 Viox, 8S...... 3 0 0 2 4 2 Flynn, 21'.... 1 00 1 10 d.auaDolis2. Umpire—CautiHiou. Time—1.53. The attendance-and interest in this circuit con Total...... 31 fl 14 27 15 I i Wilson, p.... 2 1^ \_ (_ 30 llickey, 3o.. 4 O 0 2 2 0 tinues large and unabated, thus warranting the Detroit...... 2001440 x—11 Total..... 2K5 8 2~7 1~23 Goiir. p...... 4 l_ 0 l_ 2 0 Games Played Saturday, April 28. hope and expectation that the extraordinary Clevalaud...... T 2 1 0001 0—5 Total..... 30 4 1J 24 10 2 BUFFALO vs. DETROIT AT BUFFALO APRIL 28.— KariitHl ruin—Detroit 7, Cleveland 1. Two-base Clefelaod ...... 1 2 0 O 1 100 x—5 Thin ba He was a slugging match, ti.nr pitchers bfin£ efforts of the club owners to raise the standard of bit—Ryan. Three-base hits—McAllister. Lachance. Indianapolis...... 0 0100110 1—4 used. Baker and Firield we>-e replaced by Hern and play and widen the scope of the League meets Hit by pitcher—By Jones 1. First ou balls—Off Karued inns—Cleveland 4, Indianapolis 3. First Gaston. Schrecoiiiiont, last year with Cleveland and •with popular approval and will be accordingly Frisk 3, Jones 5. Sacrifice hits—Hat ley. Cri»h»m. on errors—Cleveland 1. IndniriapoliN 2. Left'on bases St. Louis, WHS behind the bat for Buffalo, and made a rewarded at the point where appreciation is Stolen ba-K-s—McAllister, Shaw. Struck onl—By —Cleveland 4. Indiuhai.oli'rt .1. First on balls—Off Kood showing. Tlie score: most desired and felt—the box office. That KrUk 3, Miller 2, Jones 2. Wild pitches—Frisk 2. Wilson 3. Gear 2. Struck out—Bv Wilson 4, Gear 4. BUFFALO. AB.It.B. P. A. K DKTROIT. AB.R.B. P. A. B Umpire— Dwyer. Time—1,55. Homo run—Ha'rtsell. Three-base Lit—llogvie-ver. H.liiaau, 115 1 1 1 0 0]Be\. rf...... 6 1 2 0 0 '0 the race will be a hot one at-any rate is already CHICAGO vs. MINNEAPOLIS AT CHICAGO APRIL 25.— Two-base hits—Wilson. Wi aver. Bnelow, Lachance, Flood, 2b.... 3 2 1 20 Harley, cf.... 4 1 2 1 1 (» apparent. Following is the record to May 1, Three Kindles in the tli'nt and two iu tbe seventh in Kelly, Hogrievt-r. S'e>bold. Sncrifice hits—WraVer, Siiearon. rf.. 424 1 1 E!borleld,S8 511 1 3 1 inclusive: nings were all that Minneapolis could do with Kutoll. Spies. Stolen l.asi s — Miicoon, Flvnn, IlickeV. Double lieu man, ct 4 2 2 0 1 Sullivan, 2b 6. 1 1 3 4 0 McCntiu was bailed freely iu every inning excepting plays--Iliokev. Kellv; Madison, Flynn, K.-i-ly. Balk C.rey,lb..... 4 1 0 13 0 0 McAHisT. c 4 1 2 5 4 1 the lust. Tlie score: —Gear. P..SBOI! ball—lle-ydon. Umpire—-Cantillion. Hal I man. ss 523 1 6 0 livan. lb..... 2 1 1 12 1 I CHICAGO. AB.K. I). P. A. EjMINNEAP'S AB.R. B. P. A.K CHICAGO vs. MINNKAPOLIS AT CHICAGO APKIL •/(!.— Andrew*. 3b 4 I 3 1 3 1 Siallincs, 11 o o 1 1 0 o Hoy. ct...... 322 2 0 0 Davis, cf..... 4.0 0 200 Ehiet's wildness, t >ge h»r with tv\o errors ami rive txhrecon t,c3 (I 1 7 2 OJGniy. 30..... 4011 1 0 McFnrl'd, rf 3 223 ce, 3b.... 4 1 1 140 hits, gave Chicago a big leail in the fonrili. Minne- B^ker. p...... O 1 0 0 0 0 Fitield, p... 000 010 l.ally-, lb...... 4 1 1 8 Wilmot. rl. 4 1 2 100 aiolis then, by haid hitting, tied Ihe score-iu ihe Hern, p...... 1_ 0_ 0_ 0 1 0 (jia^lon.p.... 4 1 2 0 2 i» Hurtman,3b 401 2 Werden, lb 4 0 2 11 01 eighth. An error, a bit nn-l ivvo basos i.u bails gave T,.tal..... 33L215 !47'f53 Total..... 38 7 13 24 173 Buffalo ...... Shiii-art. si.. 4122 Sell rail, It... 3 0 0 3 0 0 Cni -ago the g'une in tbe ninth, the last gift Voicing 002021 x—12 Chicaero...... Bnltalo...... 4 3 Pa.id.-n, 2t>.. 301 •imtih, fs...... 3 0 0 2 2 0 in the winning run. 'I he .core: Detroit...... 0 0 4030000—7 Cleveland ...... Dowd.'if..... 4 0 o 4 0 (i Abbati o, 2b 300 1 20 ClIICAQO. AIl.U. B. P. A. K MINNF.AP'S. AB.R,II. P. A.E Deln.it...... Earned runs—Uutlalo 4, Detroit 4. Two-bane hit* Suudeu, c.... 301 5 0 0 Fisher, c. ... 3 0 0 3 4 0 Hoy. CI...... 4 1 0 :s 0 1; Nance, 3b.. * 2 3 ~L 1 0 — llaliman, Shearon, Andrews. Three-base bits— Indianapo.lis ...... Katoll, p... 4001 30 McCaim, p.. 3 0 0 0 1 0 MeFail'd.rf 3 1 0 2 0 OlWilmot. cf.. 4 0 0 3 0 0 Kansas City...... Sheiiron 2. Sullivan. Stolen buses—Gettman 2. Flood, Total..... 32 b U) 27 1J li Total...... 31 2 o 24 13 I Lally, lb... 510 10 0 0 Grim. rf...... oil 0 00 Bey. Sullivan, llarle.v. Double pla.ys—llalliiiau, Minneapolis...... Chicnt!o ...... I 0 201110 x—9 Il.inniiin.3b 5 12 1 21 \Veivlen.lb.. 4 1 3 13 0 1 Milwaukee...... Flood, Caiey; Kyan unnssislnd. First on balls—Olf MiuneHp. I is ...... 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0—2 Shugait, ss 5 2 3 2 I " Schiall, If.... 5 1 1 0 Hern 1, Fitield .1, Gabion 5. Hit by pitcher—By Earned runs-—Otiicato 1, Minneapolis 2. L*-ft on . ..,-i, 2b.. 3 1 0 3 3 2 Smith, ft 2 B.iker 1, Hern 3, Gaston 1. Struck out—By BaUi-r f. Lost...... 6| G 3 7 bases—Chicago *, MiitiieapoM* 2. Two-base hits— Dow,d, if..... 4 0 1 1 o 0 'Abbati'o, 2u4 1 1 tl 2 11,-rn 3, Gabion 1. I'ar-sed bnl!—McAll^ter. VV.il 1 Won.Lost. Pet.! Won.Lost.Pct. Hoy, SiU'den. Stolen bases—Hoy, McFarUnd Susr- n, c.... 4 1 2 In Kishor, c..... 6 1 I 1 0 pitclies—Hern, Guston. Uinpiri—Dw\er. Tluin—'ill. Milwaukee.. 7 3 7'io|Chicago...... 5 6 .-15") den, Wilmot. Struck on —By Katoll 2, McCann 2. •, p... 3 1 3 2 o Knrot.p...... 5_ 0 1_ _ 2_ MILWAUKEE vs. CHICAGO AT MILWAUKEE APRIL VK. Cleveland.... 7 3 .7on Kan«a-> City 5 7 .417 First on balls—Oil MciJann 3. Hit by pitcher—Uoy. Isbel, p..... 1_ 0 0 0 !_ o Total..... 4"l 816*25 1 0 5 — .\iilwauke-jumped t>n to Katoll in Ihe ririt lulling, Indianapolis G 4 lcFarfd, rl'4 1 2 0 were tliieo men on oases all o! whom KCnied. s core: Hogrio r, rf 5 3 2 2 (I 0 Knoll. If'..... 400 2 01 Grim. Werden. Smith, bluet Homo run — NIUICH. 1 'ouroy, ss.. 422 l,«liy, lb. If 4 0 1 G 0 (t Floo.l, 2b.... 5 0 0 3 3 H Sncritii:e hit— Abbatictiio. Stolen bases— McKarl»nd, 0 0 DETB'.IT. AB.tl. B. P. A. KjCLKVKLA'D. AB.R. U. P. A.K llartaeil, If3 12 2 00 An.!en-on,ll 3 1 0 Hariman.lib 1 o 1 0 Ma ihou, si 4 1 I 6 2 '1 Slien r ,n. rt 510 0 00 Fisher. Itonble plav — AM>H|ichio. Smith, \Venl-n. CUik, lb..... 4 0 1 Sling..it. -i-.. 4 0 t) 1 11 15. y. It...... 311 2 0 Pickeii'g. If 3 001 1 0 ^irtick ..lit— Bv Deu/.er 3, Eh ret 'i. F rst on ballb— H.l'ley, cl,.. 4133 (I 1 0 u Magoon, 2b 4 1 3 0 3 2 'ietiman, cf 3 o 1 2 0 I Fol tit, 21...... 4 1 2 i'lnlden, 2b.. 3 0 (I ;; o thttiii, rf.. 01 Kfl'.V. lb.... 101 7 40 Carey, II...... 4 0111 00 Olf D-'iincr 2, EhietS. II t b* pitcher— Hoy, I'adden. 3 o Blt.eifeld, 8-1-1 004 4 I elow.iii... 4 0 3 4 2 Yi ai-r.c...... 4 u o liowd. 11. 3b I 1 I Powers, c.... 4 n 0 1 0 i. Mailman, ss 3 D 0 0 1 0 Umpire — slur.uiui. Ti.ne — '.'h. Sullivan, vib 4 (I 1 1 4 u Genius, el... :( u 0 0 0 0 llnrke, lit... 4 0 2 Sog.lf n. c... 3 1 I o u McAlli r. 3b 3 0 0 (I l.acliaii'e.U.3 o 0 10 I I Flynti.cf..... 4 1 n 4 0 c \udrews, 3b4 112 3.2 Kei.ly. p..... -i 0 1 •i oJKatoll. p..... 3 0 0 1 4 o Kyun,. Hi... 3 0 2 13 Bierba'r, 2l> 4 1 0 5 3 0 llickey, 3b.. 311 2 22 M>eer, c...... 401 4 20 Gaines Played Friday, April ST. Total..... 345 10 27 II 1 Isbel, lb..... 3 0 \ 10 i o Uarue's, p... 2 11 3 0 O Hooker, p.. 3_ o_o_ o_ 3 1 Stalling*, if 4 1 I 0 0 U Si)io<. c...... 3 0 2 3 1 0 24 1J< Kellnm, p... 1_ 0_O (» 1 !_ BUFFALO vs. DETROIT AT BUFFALO APKIL'27.—Th« Shaw, o...... 300 4 2 U Viox, ss..... 4 I 2 6 I Total...... i)5 2 4 24 fi 5 Detroit* completely outcli'«sseet4 IJiiltnlo at the ba . Milwaukee...... 3010 0 001 x— S Gallon, p... t 1_ I_ °_ _! (i_ Unit, P...... 400 1 1 I) Total...... 31 It Fl 27 127 Cronui held liolfalo well in I.an I, while Milli^an was Chicago ..w...... 00301000 0—4 Total...... 3vi 4 U 27 13 i: Total..... 322 8 24 17 4 Indianapolis ...... 22021011021 x—9 hit hard and often. Baker wan substituted, but the fiaineil inns — .Hilwan-kee 4. t'bicago 3. Two-base ,..petro,t...... I 00000 0.3 x—4 BufUlo...... I 0 0 O 0 0 1 0 0— -1 change mattered liitle. The s< ore: hits— (Jlark, D6«d, Li.llv. Three-b.se bits— Full/,. "Cleveland ...... U 0001010 (1—2 First on balls—Ott Burnes 2, Kellnin 1, Hooker 2 DETROIT. AB.H.B. P. A. KiBUIFALO AB.R.B. P. Oonioy, Sugden, NcFarland 2. D'iKt on b«lls— Oft Two base nils—K\an2. Ilarley. Three-base hit— Struck out—Bv liarnes 1. Hooker 4. Hit by piti her I!ev, II...... 610 0 0 Oj Knoll. If..... 4 0 O I Kaioll3. Hit by piicher— By lieidy 1. Struck om — Yiox. Double plays—Sullivan, Rynn; Viox, JSier- — Bv Kellum 1, Hooker 1. Two-base hit—Ge't mmi. tlarley.cf... 0 2 2 2 >>. 0|Fond, 2b.... 3 'i 0 3 By Katoll 2. lioublu l>la> — I- ultz. Couroy, Clark. bantr, Lac ance. llit by pitcher—By Hart 1. F.rst Sacrifice nits—K>-lly 2. Hickey. Kellnm. Double Klhertel.l.ss 5 1 1 5 liSNearon. if 5 0 I Uin;.lif— Sheridan.. Time— 1.30 : «m balls—Oft Gaston 4. llait 4! Sacrifice hits—Bey, pUys— Mad.son, Kelly 2; llicKtfy, K.-li\; H»llman, Sullivan, 2b 5 3 4 4 OlG'-ttrnan. ct 5 I 'A O CLEVELAND vs. INDIANAPOLIS AT CLEVELAND APRIL Bhaw, Sines.' Stolen bases—bey, Hurley. Sullivan. Flood, Carei; Flood, Carev. Stolen bases—HogrieVer MrAllia'r. c 412 1 2 l!Care», lb... 3 1 2 16 'J8. — The features of Ihe Conli-rt Were the baiti'iu of 'Struck out—By Gastoii 2, Hart 2. Balk—Hart. Uiu- 2. llartseil, Flynn. Passed hulls—Pi.wei'i, Speer. UVHU. H...... 4 1 3 19 1 1 llMllin.ni.»«. 400 Bnelow. who made five hits in the littt five times at piie-rUwyer. Time—1.50. Left on bases—Indinnnpolis 5. BuBalo 10. Umpire— lalling-., rf 4 1 I 0 Andrews,3b 3 0 0 bat, unit the fielding of llailsell, which was Uuitillion. Uuie—1.35. Both pitcheis were hit hard. CHICAGO VS. MINNEAPOLIS AT ClIICAQO APRIL 21.— Gray, 3i...... 511 1 1 OlSpeer. c...... 4 0 0 re*p»cts seosationul. The hits and errors were.evmjly distributed, tho-ie off KANSAS CITY vs. MILWAUKEE AT KANSAS CITY Urouiu, p... 4 1 I 5 oJMilligaii, p. 2 0 1 The sc. re: lobel being scattered While Chicago made theirs APUIL 25.->-Tho Blues won a closely contented game Total...... 43 12 152~7 19 3|Baker, p..... 1_ 0 O CLEVEL'l). AB. R.B. P A.E INDIANPO'S.AB. R. B. P. A.I wbt-n hit, meant runs. Both teams fielded sharply. by good all round work. Bo h pitchers were effective, l'ickeritig,U5 1 2 2 0 o'llo'gne'r, C|5 2 I 0 tl 0 but Lee had a shailn the advantage. The score: i Total...... 31 4 7 27 19 5 VVoiv.'i-, rf.. 5 0-1 2 0 0 llartsi-ll. If.. 434 0 0 CHICAGO. AB.K.R. P A. E HINNEA©S. AB.R. B. P. A.E KAN. CITY. AB.B. B. P. A.K M1I.WAU E. ABR. B. P. A.K Detroit...... 0 1 0 1 2 C 0 2 0—12 Jlmli-uli, SH 5 0 I 2 2 ! Hoi. Ct...... 3102 D.ivis, ct.... 3 " I 3 Bnelow, 31... G 4 5 1 Parrel 1. If... 4 (I 0 3 0 0 .Idroii. rl 300 I 00 Buffiilo...... 1002 0 0 1 0 0—4 Genius, cf... 4123 Seybold, rt.. 5 1 3 1 0 i» Me Far M, n 32 i 2 Nance, 3b... 4 0 I Earned runs —Burta'o 1. Detroit 8. Two-base hits Lallv.lb..... 4 0 1 11 1 OJVVUmot, rf.. 3 001 Wagnir, ss. 300 2 1 0 Garry, cf... 401 1 00 l.acbrtii e,ln3 22 11 0 0 .3 1 2 11 0 D O'Biien. If.. 411 3 0 OjL'onrov, »*•..•.. 3 00 1 20 —Gtitinian, Shearou, Milli.-nn, U.\an, Croniu, Sulli liierba'r,2b 311 2 5 0 i 3 0 C Hartmau.3bl! O I Werdeu.lb.. 31111 van. Three-base lilts—Hurley. Sullivan. Stolen tthuunrt. rf.. 4 I I Sen mil, If... 4114 Gniizel. lb.. 4 1 1 7 2 l|Aiider'iw.ii. It'4 0 02 01 Spies, c...... 422 5 1 0 Flynn. 2b... 3 0 0 1 3 0 Thiel. 3t>..... 2 1 0 0 1 niciark.lb..... 3 1 1 11 00 bases—Gcttman. Flood, Kllierleul, McAilUter,Crouin. Viox. i-s..... 4221 2 0 IlicUey, 31... 400 I 1 2 Padden. 2b.. 3 01 Smith. s-<... 400 0 Sacrilice hits—llyau, MrAII ster. Andrews, struck Doivil, If..;... 4 I O Shaft, r,2b... :', 1 2 5 4 OiUeit/,. 2b..... 3 0 2 3 20 Hart, p...... 51 1 4 I (vi-ilum. p... 4 0 0 1 4 0 Abbati'o, 2b 301 1 out—Ilarley 2, Crouin 2, Andrews. Double pla> — n 0 Sngileii. c... 3 0 0 0 1C inker, c..... 3 0 1 Gei.r, if...... 4 0 2 2 tl OjSmitb, c..... 400 5 00 Total...... oil 14 18 ^7 fi 7 *Barnes ..... M_l 1 Sullivan, c.. 301 1 0 d Burke, lib....4 000 4.0 Ryan. Elberteld. Hit by pitcbei -Knoll, Ciouin. 3 ojIlaHiings, p ir (^ 1_ Umpire—Dwyer. Ti'me—2ti. Total..... 3U7 1421 10 B Lee, p...... 2 0 0 4 50 Dowliint, p 3 1_ 1_ o 4 <_> *Batted for Kellum in ninth inning. Total..... bu tj 7 27 132! Total...... 'M 2 7 2l 11 1 MlLWAUKKE VS. UIUCAUO AT MILWAUKEE Al©RIL 27. Chicago ..I...... 0 0102111 x—0 Total...... 21) 4 7 27 fi\\ Total..... 31 1 5 27 12 T —Tin-opening tame .11 the homo grounds between Cleveland...... 0 4 120232 x—11 Minneapolis ...... 00000002 0—2 Kansas City ...... 01020100 x—4 Chicago and Milwaukee was wo.i by the lattei. Indianapolis ...... 002010301—7 Karued runs—Chicago 3, Minneapolis 1. Loft on Milwaukee ...... 0 C 1 0 0 0 1 0 0—2 Tlit-re were no special feature*. The score: Earned runs—Cleveland 5, Indianapolis 2. Two- liases—Chicago 10, Minneapolis 11. Two-base hits— Karued runs—Kaunas City 1, Milwaukee 1. Two- UILWAU'E. AB u B, r. A. K. CHICAGO.- AB.R.B. p. liii-e biis—Buelow 2. Lachance, Hait, Kelly. Sacri- Lally, label, Nance. Uoine runs— McFarlan I. Shii- buse hit—Dow ling. First on balls—Off Dowlinir y, «a|.Jroli, rt 4 0 1 2 1 (Mllov. cf...... 4 0 0 tico hits—Weaver, Genin-. 1'ickering, Bierbauer, tiart, Worden. Sacrifice hits—Hoy, McKailand, Sujj- Lee 2. Hit by pitcher—By Dowliug 1. Struck out Gairy.cf..... 401 3 0 0.McFnrl'd. it4 0 [ Flynn. Stolen bases—Lachauce, Haitsell 2. Ho- — By DowliiiK 2, Lee 1. Stolen bases—Shaffer. Cou- oeu. Stolen bases—label, Duvis. Double play— Courov.ss... 3 0 0 2 5 2| Lally, lb.,... 4 0012 griever. Double plays--Hickey, Flynn, Ke ly; Fhnu, Smith, Abbatichio. Werden. BaM< — I.bel. Struck i oy. Double play—Lee, GaLZel, Umuire—McDon Anderson. If t 0 0 0 o:Hartman,3b 4 110 Madison, Kelly. First ou balls—Off Hart 5, Kelluiu <>ut--I!y -Inbel 1. First on balls—Off label 0, IUHI- ald. Time—1.50. Clark, lb...... 4 2 I 11 0 OjStmgan, ss.. 3 u 0 4 4. Hit by piicher—By Hart 1, Kellum i. Left on iugs 7. Wil.j Ditches—label 2. Umpire—Miwrldati. Fnltz. 2b..... 3 2 2 2 1 (M'aduen, 2b.. 3 I 1 O basi-M—Clevelaud 9, Indianapolis 12. Struck out—Bv KANSAS, CifY vs. MILWAUKEE AT KANSAS CITY Games Played Thursday, April 26. \eager. c..... 3114 0 Oj Dowd.'if..... 3 O 1 0 Hart 3, Kellum 1. Passed balls--lleydou . Wili APRIL 24.—Kansas City was unable to hit Sparks. KANSAS CITY vs. MILWAUKEE AT KANSAS CITY Burke, 3b.... 3 10 1 4 1 Sng-ien.c.... 301 3 pilch—Hart. Umuire—Cautillion. Time—1.45. and in tlie t-eventil inning Wanner made a wild APRIL 20. —Milwaukee poumlfd Gear's delivery all Wheeler, p 3 0 1 0 10 I'attel-son, p 3 0 0 1 MINNEAPOLIS vs. KANSAS CITY AT MINNEAPOLIS throw that pave the visitors three runs. Put ton suc over the field and he WHS replaced in the third in APRIL 28.— Parker and Cates were both ou their To'al...... 3! (> 7 27'121-i Total..... 3l 2 o 21 IB 3 mettie, but Parker ivceivi d tbe better support. Two ceeded Daub In tiie eighth inning. The i-cure: ning by Cales. who held tbe visitors down to four Milwaukee ...... 0 3 000300 x—6 KAN. CITY. AB.B. B. P. A. E MILWAU©E. AB.U. B. P. A . E hiiH. iiettjjer was strong, and Kansas City couldn't hits and a sacrifice scored tbe winning run for the Chicago ...... 0 000101 0 0—2 home team in the ninth. The score: Farrell. ct.. 410 2 10 Walilrou, rf 4 12 1 01 bit him. The i-core: Earned inns —Milwaukee 2, Chicag>l. Twn-base \Vagner,8s.. 411 1 41 Garry. cf.... oil 2 o 1 MILWAU'E. AB.U. B. P KAN. C1TV. AB.R.B. P. A. E MINNEAP©S AB.U. B. P. A.K |KAS. CITY. AB.R.B A. P. • lilts—Fultz 2. Waldrou, Dowd. Three-base hits— Davif. cf..... 200 0 0 0 Farrell. cf.... 4 0 t) 4 (.' 0 O'Ur.eti, II.. 4 01 1 00 (onroy, us... 513 2 40 \VaUlron, rf 5 3 3 1 0 0 t-ll, cf.. 4 0 1 3 Yeaner, Hartman. Firnt on balls—Off Patterson 1. Gauzel, lb.. 4 01 9 1 < Anderson,lt'4 1 2 3 0 0 Gmry.cf..... 5124 0 0 Tbie . ss..... 4012 Burke, If... 301 4 0 0 Wanner, ss.. 4 1 1 0 1 0 struck out—By Patterson I, Wheeler I. Double Nance, 3'b... 4 00 03 OJO: Brien.!f.,. 4 0 I 3 c o Thit-l, 21)... 401 3 10 Clark,lb..... 3 0 0 14 00 Conroy.ss... 511 1 5 0 O'Brien, 11'.. 300 2 plays—Fultz, Coiiroy, Clark; Pad.leu, Shugart. Lally Hiaffer,3h.... 4 u 0 ti ii (i Keilz, 2b.... 512 1 21 Andersou, If 4 0 1 5 0 O Ganzel. lb.. 3 On 11 Werden,!b.. 4 0 0 15 0 OiGauzel. lb.. 3 0 0 9 t 0 2. Umpire—Sheridan. Time—1.30. Smith, ss.... 421 Ge*r,rf...... 4 0 1 1 0 1 Ka^le, if.... 301 I 0 u smith, c...... 401 3 (I 0 Clark, lb... 4 0 0 3 0 0 CoUL'hlin,3b4 0 1 342 MINNEAPOLIS vs. KANSAS CITY AT MINNEAPOLIS Uoiidine. c.. 200 3 2 o iSurke, 3b.... 511 1 50 Keitz. 2b..... V 0 O 1 2 (I Shatter 2b... 4 0 0 2 1 2 Abbati'o. 2b 3 01 2 61 Thiel, 31...... 4 0 2 3 (• I APRIL 27.—A holiday crowd turned out at the open Wilmot, rf..3 010 00 Shaffer. 2b.. 3001 ?• 0 Daub, p...... 2 000 Sparks, p.... 4^ 2 3 0 3d Fultz. 2b..... 2 Oil Na*le, rf..... 311 2 0 0 ing game »nd saw Smith and Nance pie-tent the 1'atton, p... 100 1 Yeagei-.c..... 311 1 Gotiding, c.. 300 1 3 0 Fisher, c..... 3 00 3 1 0|Su!livan, c.. 3 0 0 4 i <; Total..... 39 S 15 27 U 7 game to Kama' City by wild throws after two men Parker, p... 3 o 1_ 0 4 0 Cates, p...... 200 0 4 0 Total...... M a 5 27 14 i| Bin ke. 31..... 4105 Gear, p...... 0 0 0 0 1 0 had been reiireil in the ninth inning. The score: Kansas Oity ...... 20000000 0—2 Kettger, p.. 3 I 2 0 0 (i Cates, p...... 301 0 1 0 MINNEA S. AH.U.K. P. A. K|KAN. CIl'Y. AB.R.B. P. A.K Total..... 2a 2 5 27 19 2 Total.... 3^11 5*2-0 (! 2 Milwaukee .'...... 0 0000 0 3 2 3—8 Total...... 373 11 27 II 11 Total...... 31 1 5*2B 13 5 Davis, ct...... "> 0230 OjFarrell, cf.. 4 11 200 *0ne man out when winning run was scored. Earned, runs—Milwaukee 5, Kansas City 1. Two- *Yfnger out for interference. Uurke. If.... 4 i 0 1 0 OjThiel, KS...... 5 00 4 7 0 Minneapolis...... 0 1 0 0 0 o 0 0 1—2 tm»e hits—Wugner, ^a;scle. Sparks. First on balls— Milwaukee...... 10020000 ,0—3 Nance. 3b... 513 1 41 O'Brien. 11.. 523 3 00 Kansas City...... 0 0 0 00 0 0 1 0—1 Oil Daub 2. Struck out—By Sparks 2. Passed ball— Kansas City ...... 0 0 0 0 0001 0—1 Werilen, lb 3 1 0 10 0 0 Ganzel.lb... 5 2 3 10 11 Karned run—Minneapolis. Three-base hit—Ab- , Smth. Sacrifice hits—i;lark, (Ending. Stolen bases Earned runs — Milwaukee 3. Two-bane hlts^Gar- Smith, nt... 4100 52 Coiighlin,3b 5 22 301 bivtichio. Stolen bases—Smith 2, Shatter. Wagner. —Ujuroy '^. Audemun. Double plav—i'arrwll, Gond- rv, Yeaiter, Kettg*r. First on balls—OIT Gear 1, Abbati'o, 2b 3 2 2 5 1 OiShaffer, 2b.. 5 01 1 11 Sacrifice hits—Burke, Abbatichio. First ou halls—Off JIIK- Umpire—Hashed. Time—1.55. " Cutes 3, Rettiter 2. Hit by |iitcher—By Gear 1. Cales 1. Wilmot, rf.. 4 11 00 o! Naiile. rf..... 4 -1 0 0 0 0 Cates 2, Parker 1. Struck out—By Parker 3, Cates 3. INDIANAPOLIS vs. lit FFAI.O AT INDIANAPOLIS APRIL Doublrt play—Conrov, dark. Stolen buso—Waldron. Fit-hi-r. C.... 2 0 0 3 1 OitGenr...... 1 0 1 0 0 0 Double play—Smith, Abbatichio, Werden. LeU on. 24.— Hntlalo tieil the ncore in the iillitn, but Iinhn- Umpire—Me Don Mb I. Time—1.5o. Hastings,]).. H 0 0 3 5 IJGonding, c.. 4 0 2 4 21 bases—Minneapolis 7, Kansas City 5. Uiupiie—ilc- napolis won one in Hie last haif. due to a fumble and BUFFALO vs. DETROIT AT BUFFALO APRIL 26.—The Total...... 33 7 8*20 10 7i I'atton,- p... 4 00 0 4 0 Douald. Time—2b. ''wild throw bv Andrews, followed by safu drives by local opening bef.cte 4.000 people was a grand success jJSullivaii ... 0 ()_ 0 o o o • 5l»disn 3. Stolen bases Nance. 3b... 421 2 4 liO'Biien, If.. 301 2 0 0 H'••!<( y. 3b.. 4 0 0 Spcer, c..... 400 7 0 I McAlll'r, 3D 111) 1 3 0|Carey,lb..... 4 1 0 15 2 0 — Abbatichio 2. Wilmot. Srnilh, Burke, O'Brien. Werden, Ib5 o 2 14 0 OJGanzel.lb... 3 0 2 8 0 0 DaiMinan. p3 0 2 1_ 6 njB.iker, p..... I*.tan. lb.... 4 0 I 13 2 01 Mailman, si 5 03 2 22 Double plays—Gondiiig. Coughlin; Thiel, Gauzel. Smith. "S..... 311 2 3 HGear. rf..... 4000 1 1 Ti.t.il ..... lilTlTi 27 14 ill Total..... 313|T(*-r. 45 S'H'.lintrs. rf i 0 1 1 0 ('[Andrews,lib 4 0 2 0 4 0 Umnire—McDonald. Time—2b. , Abbati'o, 2b 4 1 0 S 0'Thiel, 3b..... 4 001 2 (t out when winning run «li»w. <•...... 3 0 1 4 1 UlSpce.-. c...... 301 2 II CI.EVKLAND vs. INDIANAPOLIS AT CLEVELAND APRIL K, rt.. 3 I 2 0 ojSliHff-r.2n... :i I 1 3 0 2 1 -I Kri-k. | ..... * ©i n (• 4 "JAnmlc. p..... :! H 0 1 r, 0 '!'.— B tli (.ncliiTi WIM-H i.'t btinl, liMinman b^iiii 2 Ol'ii-ii ling, c.. 300 4 3 (I J.M.I .'.»..r-p. I .>•<•<• '• . '!••••...; ••-.• .,1 | if Jjani-! (> ".I.e.-. p...... Ill I :•! 0 May 5. 9

Minneapolis...... 0 1111100 x 5 Kansas City ...... 1 <) 0 0 HO 0 0 0 1 Karueil run filinncnpolis. Two-base hits Mc- Oaiin, ..-miili, Wilmot. Three-tag? hits Gauzel, AVm:ticr. , Stolfii bn-es l>«vi*. VVilmot, NVerden, Nance. Sacrifice hits Wilmo.l, Fisher. Ganzrl. 1©iist on l>al s Oft McOaiiii 5, Lee 3. Struck out By Ii»c 2. Left 0:1 IHK-OS Miuuritiioliti 7. Kansas City 6. ASE BALL Umpire McDonal.J.. Time 2.\(t. MILWAUKEE VS. CHICAGO AT MILWAUKEE ApRIL©20. A double and a siiulo in Hie second lunin^ earned Milwaukee©s only run. A base on bailc, a double and two outfield flies lu the eisjnUi K»V« (Jhioaao two rung «tnl the (jKiae. Oouruy olayed a fast uume at short. The score- CAP, SHIRT, PANTS MILWAU©E. JSB.R.B. P. A.R CHICAGO. AB.K.B. P. A. « VVahiron, if 4 0 I 0 0 Hoy, of...... 400 1 0 0 STOCKINGS AND BELT. Gurry, cf... 402 I II OjMcFai-rd, rf 4 0 0 2 0 0 —•*++&++*• G..IIIOV. tw.. 4 0 0 3 5 (i I ally, lb..... 4 0 1 14 0 1 AmJ«T8t>n,lt©4 1 I 1 U (llHarliiiair.SbS 00 1 50 i©lark, Hi..,. 4 0 ~i 8 0 (,©ishussiirt, ss..4 0 1 (I 8 1 Prices for Better Qualities on Application Eiyiner, iib 4 0 0 4 iil©ad©ieii.lib.. :» 0 I 4 30 huiitli.c...... ii 0 0 8 1 (lil)owd. If..... 3 0 0 300 Burke, 31>... 3 0 0 (i ©Z (ijSiiK©ieu, c.... ©2 I 1 ©i ©i 0 Dowling, p.. ©.\ " II (I o o;tsii«>l, p..... 8 !_ 1 o 40 The H. H. KIFFE CO. To©al...... 33 I 6 27 la II Total..... aT.©J 4 7 17 2 Kiffe©s League BamL Milwaukee...... » 1 000000 0 1 523 Broadway, - - New York. Ul.u-a o...... 0 I) 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 Kxrnn.l i UM Milwaukee, Two-base hits A-mtpr- Every Ball warranted to last a full game. S»>nd yonv address for ^fliletic Catalogue No. 1« son. UM. First on falls Off OoWliug 3. Hit by litt-lier I©aiideii. I©asBed ball §mitl). .Struck out ]!v Dowlinir 3, label 1. Double plays Isbtl, I©a.idt-n, to, and all give a good account of themselves, enough to sit through a game without overcoats Lally; lUj nier Conroy, Claik; Miiitli, Clur!:. Umpire HENRY MOLL, or wraps. S PA LD ING©S ShenUau. Time 1.35. who used to have the score card and other THE ENTHUSIASM privileges at the old Athletic Park, has this is already approaching the warm weather de Gaine»*(o be Played. year©s privileges at Milwaukee Park, and has gree. The three victories over the Hoosiers OFFICIAL Mnv o Milwaukee at Miiiiieupo is, Indianapolis gotten out one of the handsomest score cards came as a delightful surprise. Three defeats ever issued hero. He has also put up a black would have astonished no one familiar with the *t Detroit, Buffalo at Cleveland. Cliicugo at Kansas board, on which the batteries are announced, fact th.lt the boys had not had over 12 hours© City. and a crier goes around announcing aty changes practice all told before the season began. Every BALL May 6 Milwaukee at Minnenpolis, Itidiauapolis in the batting order. This is something long one of the games was won on its merits and by at I) -troll, Uhica. o it Kans.i* C ty. needed here and is appreciated by those at the free use of the stick. The Lake Shores© MiM 7 Indianapolid i.t Detroit. Buffalo at Clove- tending the games. fielding is still somewhat ragged, but the bat GUIDE litttyl, (.©hiciwn at KHIIIHB Citv. SOME CHANGES. ting is away beyond expectation. IM©ivj 8 Buffalo at Cleveland, Chicago at Kansas Manager Connie Mack, of the Milwaukee Club, SIZE UP OF THE TEAM. City.© to-night released second baseman Raymer, pitch The team as a whole looks good enough to hold . .. FOR 1900 Al«y 0, 10 11. l©> Milw«nkt»<»Ht Cleveliind, Minne er Charlie McDonald and outfielder Hallman to its oven if not to win a majority of its games. ni>»l:s ai iuill©al ©, Chicago ut ludlaiiai olid, Kaaeas the Sioux City Club, of the Western League. In Diggins. Cri&ham and Spies, McAleer has City at Detroit. They will be returned to Milwaukee next sea- three high-grade catchers. There are six pitch THE MODEL BASE BALL sou. H. H. OOHN. ers on the pay roll- Wilson, Hotter. Hart. Jones, Egan and WcKenna. Lachance should lead the MANUAL OF THE GAME KANSAS CITY BRIEFS. other first basemen of the League at the bat, SUNDAY BALL. and Blerbauer the other second basemen in tVliat the Openinjj Games Reveal the field. Viox is doing fairly well at short. everything of interest to base ball Buffalo©s Aldermen Almost Unani The Strength of Milwaukee, Ktc. Buelow at third is more than meeting expecta ^ followers, from the new tules to averages ol Kansas City, Mo., April 27. Editor mously in Favor Thereof. tions. The outnelders all the Dlayers. College records, hints on the Buffalo, May 1. Editor "Sporting Life:" ARE HAVING TROUBLE game, etc., arid half-tone supplement of 40 pages, "Sporting Life:" Manager Manwug, Case fighting the sun rays. A good many fly balls ration and the whole aggregation of ©Blues By a vote of 22 to 3, after a long and have dropped safely in left and centre that containing the leading players of the country. had sweet revenue on Walter Wilinot to animated discussion, the Aldermen went should have been* easy outs. Both Pickering Edited by HENKY CHADWICK. day. The Millers opened the season on record yesterday as favoring muscular and Genins are trying to correct the.se faults by in Kansas City and Manning pitted Ci.se Pattern, Christianity to the extent of permitting before-the-game practice. Weaver in right is presumably his crack twiner. amateur base ball on Sunday. The op playing a steady game. In base running the THE GAME posing minority included Aldermen Av- team is something shy, but this will improve as PRICE 10Cts. was won by Kansas City until the last inning, ery, Maischoss and McEachren. The sub the men learn each other©s way and as the sig- when Case went to bed with a bad case 01© ject came before the Aldermen pals are perfected. .rattles; In the opening ...game: at Minneapolis on the report of the Committee on Ordinances, Mil. ROBISON WAS THERE. For sale by all newsdealers, or sent by mail on to-day Manning again pitted Patton and the favoring the petition of the Amateur Base Balf President Frank De Haas Robison occupied a receipt of price, by the Association to bo allowed to play ball on Sun private box at the opening game. As the big Ulues batted in enough, runs in the last inning crowd filed in the stands the former Cleveland to. win the game l>y a score of 8 to 7. days between the hours of 1 P. M. and 6 P. M. AGAINST SUNDAY BALL. magnate said: "I was confident that popular TUB lUUiWEIiS© ADVENT. Aid. Heerwagen moved to adopt the report of prices would bring out the people here. "With flfllEBICflH SPORTS PUBLISHING CO. Since : my last letter Connie Mack and the the committee, of which he is chairman. Aid. the salary list we had to meet in the big League Tirewt-rs visited, here.-©.. Tnree games were play-id we couldn©t afford to make a 2-5-cent general 16-18 PARK PLACE, NEW YORK and Connie bagged two. Wyatt Lee, Manning©s A very, hailing as he does from the head centre of the defunct Goo Goos, was counted upon to admission charge. This will be the banner city local pitcher, was. the only twirler who could in the American League. 1 am delighted to see hold this heavy-hitting crowd down. Thus far lead the opposition, and he did. "It seems to me," said the representative of the Twenty- the enthusiasm prevailing here and am glad this youngster has participated in four games, to see M«Alecr©s team doing well. My heart is will do well each of which was won by a narrow margin. fourth, "that we ought to have a little consid eration for the feelings ©of the rest of the citi still here in Cleveland, and I rejoice in every Connie Mack certainly has one of the strongest thing in which the people here rejoice." teams ever represented 1 In the Western League, zens of Buffalo. Wherever civilization prevails Colorado, before making up their the Sabbath has come to be recognized as a LAME "ARM, STOUT HEART. and whoever gets, the hunting must Before Thursday©s game Manager McAleer said minds where to go for ganae. DOWN THIS CLUB. day of rest and I think we ought so to recog nize it in Buffalo. Another thing that conies up to me: "I©m going to show you to-day what can Waller Wiluiot and Manning©s club seems to be done by a pitcher with a stout heart but a Mountain Lion, Mountain Sheep, have little show against such formidable talent here is the question of Sunday labor. For my own part I ana not averse to doing a little work lame arm." He sent "Zeke" Wilson into the Elk, Deer, Antelope, Bear, Lynx, sis represented in the Milwaukee, Chicago and box. I have never seen the Alabamian pitch a Wild Cats, Turkeya, Brant, Geese, Indianapolis clubs, which are almost wholly on a Sunday, but when we come to legislate for better game. He had no curve ball until the composed of National , League timber. Man- others that is a very different matter." sixth, but kept shooting the ball over with all Ducks, Quail, Grouse, and Trout Ring©s youngsters put up a strong game against FRANKLIN©S PLEA. the speed his sore arm could muster. Wilson won are plentiful, on the line of the Milwaukee, notwithstanding that a patched- Alderman Franklin, president of the Buffalo his game and was warmly congratulated by up team . was. presented However, the Blues Club, championed the muscular Christianity side of the controversy. "I am in base ball for a Manager McAleer and by Messrs. Kilfoyle and must be strengthened elsewhere than in the box. Somers, the owners of the team. DENVER & RIO GRANDE B. B. CO. PKBSIDKNT MANNING living," said the representative of the Twen tieth, "but that doesn©t sway my mind in this CHARLEY BUELOW. © nan released pitcher Hamilton and infielder Before the season opened President Ban John For information write to __««k. Guiheen. Little Johnny Green has been, farmed question. Referring to what has been said by son said to me: "I can safely congratulate the to St. Joseph. John Ganzell, Wagner and the member from the Twenty-fourth about people of Cleveland on having the fastest third H. E. TUPPER, G. E. P. A., CoughUt©i, all regular infielders, are either sick Sabbath desecration and religion, I want to say basemau in our league. I predict that he ^yill 353 Broadway, New York CIf| or crippled, and should be in bed instead of on that I, too, have a religion, and I went out and soon be as popular here as was Bobby Wal the diamond. Pitcher Gear will play in right played ball with the believers of my religion lace." This prophesy has almost been fulfilled. S. K. HOOPER, G. P. AT. A., garden on the trip because he bats all around yesterday. I don©t believe any of them would Brnelow has endeared himself to the crowds by Denver, Colored* little Nagle. have played ball had they thought there was the plucky way he goes after everything in MINOR MENTION. any harm in it. This is nothing more or less sight regardless of his fielding average. In Pitchers Pa nice and Stricklett and outfielder than affording the working man the only chance Saturday©s game he hit Kellum for five safeties Miller are still waiting for transportation to be has during the week for a little innocent in succession, two of the hits being for two Wheeling. All three arc in fine condition and recreation." bases each. will make their marl; in the Interstate League. MUST PAY TO SEE GAMES." A SEVERE TEST. John Ganzel and Dale Gear are fond of fish. "They have to pay to see the game, haven©t The popularity of the new order of things in .Tolin ktuivvs©how to catch them In. St. Joe, even they V" inquired Alderman Avery. Cleveland will have a severe test. here, this if they doa,©t bite on a hook. "Only a nominal- charge," replied Alderman month, as the Lake Shores are scheduled to play KDW. KUXDEGKABEli. Franklin, "enough to pay for uniforms and the 27 straight games sit home. All of the Amer like. There are as many people engaged on ican League teams will visit this city before the steamboats and the newspapers as at l.ase McAleer©s men leave for their first extended MILWAUKEE MEMS. ball on Sundays." trip. If the boys can keep up their present "These are necessities of the times/© s^ald pace they- will be in a good position when they sula, has charge of the Dover or central por The Town Enthused Over Brewers© Alderman Avery. start away for their big swing around the tion of the matter, and has already nearly stoc!) HIGHLY MORAL GAME. circuit. ELMER E. BATES. Fine Start. "No more so than in this resolution," replied enough assured to make ©the matter go. Tha Dover Club will be made up of the best horns Milwaukee, April 28. Editor "Sporting Alderman Franklin. "It is in order to keep pace players to be found here. . , . . Life:" The home season was opened yes with the times that we want to allow amateur DES MO1NKS DOINGS. terday by the "Ureters" and Comiskey©s base ball on Sundays. Base ball stimulates inoralitv and is one of the best prcventatives of Reminder to Selee. Chicago White Stockings, and about 5000 immorality that you can devise. How much Manager Beldeu Hill Undoes Some base ball-hungry and enthusiastic fans of Andrews©"Work. No manager can stick to a "dead" one as long turned out and saw the team from the lower better it is to send your sons and daughters to as Frank Selee. With an army of live "players end of the lake beaten by a score of 6 to 2. breathe tberpure free air of heaven witnessing a DCS Moines, la., April 28. Editor "Sporting it /seems a waste of time to fool with experi base ball game than to have them frequenting Lut. -- j,ciuv.u Jriiil, 01 (Jeuar uapids, in., iiao ments in the way of pitchers. Boston "Globe." The game, while well played, was not exciting, Raines law hotels or questionable places down succeeded to the management of the Des Moines there being nothing in the way of hitting or field the riverV And where, tell me, is the harm in 18 Club. As soon as it was apparent to the local ing to raise the enthusiasm of the crowd. To young athletes engaging in a game of ball? If owners that it would be impossible to hold day©s game, which the Brewers also won.- there is any desecration of the Sabbath in the Andrews, negotiations with Hill were started. score 5 to 4 was an exciting one, characterized act of hitting a ball, then I say, God help some He was loath to give up his very prosperous The twirler who has by heavy batting, sharp and snappy fielding. of Buffalo©s church-going people." business in Cedar Rapids, but a very liberal perlect control of the CONKOY AND FULTZ SUNDAY BALL WINS. contract persuaded him that base ball was a ball throughout the have caught the fans by the snappy playing, "This should be adopted by all means," said real good thing to stay with. entire nine innings Js hitting and base running, while the team as Alderman Sullivan. THE PLAYERS. the mnn who has con a whole, is voted all right, and can depend Alderman Maischoss wanted to know if there Some of the men engaged by Andrews have been fidence in his footing on the fans to root for them to the last ditch. a» well as in his own wasn©t a State law against this. . passed up by Mr. Hill, among them being War ability. By winning yesterday©s game and the defeat "Yes." said Alderman Kennedy, "but there ren Beckxvith, pitcher; "Kid" Fear, infielder; of the Hoosiers by the Lakeslaves. put us in has never been a conviction under it. This is Lee Hopkiiis and Will Harker, outfielders. This hrst place, the,hold on which was strengthened simply all expression of the will of the people leaves under contract pitchers John Weimer, l.y winning to-day, and Hoosiers again biting the of Buffalo." Hugh Lally. John Callahan: catchers Dan Seis- tlust. A vote was then taken, resulting in 22 ayes ler and Fred Holmes; first baseman Jay Parker, BASF, BALL MAD. and 3 noes, those voting against the report being second basemen Frank Quigley and Bob War The city is fairly base ball crazy, and has ner: short stop Artie Ball; third baseman Dave cone wild over the team, and you hear nothing the representatives of the Twenty-first, Twenty- Shoes. third and Twenty-fourth wards. Braun, and outfielders Burke and Meyers. but base ball in whatever public place you go, NEWS NOTES. are worthy of rn.y and the Milwaukee team is certainly deserv Jack Roach, one of the pitchers signed for the player©s confidence. ing of this, enthusiasm; as the city has never CLEVELAND CHATTER. DCS Moines Club, died in Chicago last week, had as good a team, not excepting the American while on his way to this city. Association team of 1891, which is saying a $7.50 S5.09 $3.50 McAleer©s Men Playing to Big One change not much relished by the fans, Is Fltguaraa©fcu: Kcml good deal, but such is, nevertheless, the case. ordering of the players to report to Hill at FULTZ. Crowds in the Forest City. pizoivnd width o.l frtroot Cedar Rapids for preliminary practice. shoe, together with What is worrying the fans is where to play Cleveland, May 1 Editor "Sporting Work on the new grounds is proceeding mer Futz. as he is too valuable a man to keep on outline of foot dra-.rn aLife:" As. I have predicted for several rily along. The grandstand is completed) with on papal-. the bench, his hitting and base running are mouths. Cleveland people are taking© very the exception o*1 the roof. The grading is near needed every day. and the same ;jU3Stion is. no kindly to the American League and to ly done and rolling and leveling will be started By remitting with order you .nave C©.O.D. c:iar;e3, doubt, eaus©ing Manager Mack a great many popular priced base ball. The first day©s this week. thinks, but. no doubt, everything will be ar crowd was close to 7000. On Friday, a SPIKES. Mslitixt w,-lgbt, 61.50, JlravJer, tl.93. ranged for the best shortly. TOE PLATES, i-iglu or le:t, S.©o, THK PITCHERS, raw, cold day, there were 1800 Peninsula lia«e Ball Ijeague. with the exception of Dowling and Wheeler people there, while SaturdflVs attendance was Dover, T©e).. April 24. A State and Peninsula are not in lie I.es* of shape, and the two between 3500 and 4000. Stal©lnss© T©gers i laved 1 use bail 1> agin- for tl is season is now almost CLAFL (- r>f Bar- r-M>Hnr,ed ore rone- tro pool, but i! ©s imp.-©l. to rcarlv £0©0 © ror©c yc-s>!er>lii-. Tl-e 111 t<-n lonfc « ...1 i r g i..,s \,,..ni iviv©.i.u .j, V.iS>.© I©ull i-..-©l.s u.l o;et ii.;e Pvu!© to

catcher, looks like Doggie ©Milter, of Fort two two-baggers and a three bagger©,- and at Wayne. Smiling Greggol-y,. a ue.w pitfcjier, is Slatington he had two hits to his- credit. The said to be the greatest©"find of the season. A I i utfield will remain weak until Joe Delehanty pitcher named Sample has In ui signe<3"©ifnd he puts in his appearance, who will also strengthen itt the only experiment ; of the club. He was the batting. » signed upon the n-commovidiitioii : of ClitT Latti- THE PITCHERS mcr, of the Pi©tsburgs. Walsh.- thv-© new short are all that can be expected. Taylor and Boyle PROGRESS ©OF "EVENTS IN CHARLEY stop, is thought well of by Manager Wright. WHAT IS GOING ON IN FOGEL©S pitched both the exhibition games and did well, The team never ©showed up so wcli before the considering their first games. Taylor is a new season began as. it does ^it preseni. 1 one, and I think ho has the make-up of a good OUT OF THE; GAM KS. ^ORGANIZATION. pitcher. He has fair speed and good control. Manager Wright has ©sWu©ivd a .date with Both Stimrnel and West can take care of their Youngstown fot an exhibition game .here next- own with any in the league, so that the pitch Sunday. Peter McBride. one of la©*t season©s ing department is about as strong as any de The ChampionsMp Race in Full Pro best luter-State pitchers. has; decided not to The Progress ol the Atlantic League partment on the team. Of the catchers, there play professional ball this yc©iu- and has gone is only one man that can be. relied upon. to his home at Cooperstuwn.''•, N. Y. Detroit His name is McManus. Stroh played well for gress Results oHhe Contests and wants Jack Law. of Mansfield,, and offers to Championship Race Results ol Lancaster last season, but his©batting is not trade "Bad Bill" Egan for hiiii, but the offer what could be expected. © Record ol tfie Mes News ol the will not likely be accepted. Long Sy. Swain, at Fort, Wayne, wants ^200 pe;r month.- aud""the the Scheduled Contests and Other exemption clause in his - ton! r©acf -against© play ELMIRA TROUBLES. Organization Indllie Players. ing ball on Sunday. ....»,..-., News ol General Interest, The Question of Sunday Playing in YOUNGSTOWN BRIEFS. ©Controversy. The Interstate league©s: campaign for 1900 The reorganized Atlantic League opened its Eimira, N. Y., April 27. Editor ©.©Sporting W is successfully opened on April 28 and is now Columbus Senators Beaten 1900 campaign on April 30 under encouraging Life:" On Sunday, at the end of the first inn 111 full pi ogress. A remarkable feature of the in Openiiiy Series. conditions. The attendance everywhere was ing of an exhibition game of base ball between oi>ening day was the success of all the home the Eimira team of the Atlantic League, and Youngstown, (>.. May 1. Editor "Sporting good and the interest apparently great. As the Binghamtou team of the State League; the teams. So far the indications are for an evenly Lite:"- Short stop King,, who disappeared .i^.vs- most of the tea,uis are entirely new it is IS players were arrested by Chief of Police contested race. Following is tLSychampion- teri,ously a week ago. is still-.inissUijJ, U©e has obviously premature to criticise their work as Cassada aiid several patrolmen and taken her ship record to May 1, inclusive: written .Manager"Finn from liisOionie. iitfar© AjU*.1- yet. Following is the Championship record to fore Recorder Danaher, who held them under gheny, that he will return if transportation be bail, which was given in cash, for extimination sent him: King was given tratispoi tatlOn© once, May! T, inclusive: : Monday morning at f) o©clock. The arrests were and the management does not i ro]u:se to stand made by order of. Mayor Flood, who had pre for it again. King has also agreed io return all viously announced that Eimira would not stand money advanced if Manager Finn©-will give him for Sunday base ball. his .release. -The manager wired King that he A JTRY TRIAL. is the property of the local team, and it is the The case came up yesterday before Recorder Columbus ...... >..,..-.. intention to keep claim on him, for the present Michael Danaher. The players were arrested Dayton...... »....,.! 0 at least. AllentoWH...... oi.oi oj a yesterday charged with violating the penal code Fort Wiivne....!.. .. RILEY©S COLUMBUS Oi-Oj'O' Athletic...... •I oj oj -o .(101) toy- playing Sunday base ball, in attempting to Mansfield ....„„...,.. Senators lost the opening series to tho locals. open the professional ball season in this city. Both teams showed to good advantage, and Eimira ...... 0 0| (I o!' oj o .OHO New Castle ...... Jei©ssy Ciiy ...... ,5nO The attorney for the players demanded a. ijtiry Toledo ...... >.-..:©.. played snappy ball from start to finish. Sunday trial. The jury was drawn and the case was ball was furnished to patrons here on Sunday Newark...... fJIIU adjourned until: Friday for trial. This will be Yuuugstowu...... ,,.. Heading ...... 100 Wheeling...... ©...©...... last. and. despite an effort of the Law and made.a test ctise to decide whether Eimira shall Order people-to prevent it, drew out a crowd of Scntiiton...... 1000 have Sunday base ball this "season. Sunday about JJOOO. The best, of order was maintained Wilkesbane...... (',(10 games have been scheduled for this city in the throughout, and no indecorous demonstration was Atlantic League circuit. _ ._ . ... W.©u.l.osU©ct. made by the large crowd present. Both teams Lost ...... I Ii THE PLAYERS ACQUITTED. loungstown 4 were arrested after the first ball hatl been .. . The 18 base ball players, members of the ©1 oledo ...... 4j ,\$;ii"-Yottiigsto\Yn ,~i, Colum four hits. Short stop ftfttte has ©ndj yet put in Results of Games Played. tried and acquitted on Friday. This was a test bus 4. At-TjMn<^E%ledo l«©,""-M:nisiield"8. At an appearance, although1.* signifyjjUgjlliSs willing case. The jury was out only 3 minutes. There .; F-ort \Yayn4© St.E,iWayno -ii, Dayton 4. At ness to do so. Of eom©stv.Eerte©if©aOtiou has not April 30 At. Heading Reading 16, Athletics 10. is little doubt now that Sunday games will bo ©Wheeling Wheeling :\. New ©Castle 0.© In the least incommo©dfd Manager Finn; for At Newark Newark 4, Jersey City 5. At played here fpr the balance of the season with he. has an excellent short field guardian in in- Allentown Allentown Hi, Wllkesbarre 7. At April U:;--At Yonngstown Youngstowu ',',, Colum Scrantoiv Scranton 8, . Eimira ©1. out persecution. bus], At Tdledoi,^ole(K; Hi, Mansfield-S. At flelder Glenn, who lifts snppbtnted Berte at THE PLAYERS short. The new men signed by Manager Finn May 1- At Heading Heading 5, Athletics 2. At have all reported and are now working to get Ft. Wayno Ft". "Wayno :i. Duyton (j. At Newark Newark -8, Jersey .City i!-. At Allen- ©.©©:iYl»«©ling Wiie.RliiC (i, New Castle 2. are showing up very well, and are proving, them into -condition. The men are: pitchers Me- April :©,i: Ai \ ounasin^ u - Youngstown. :;, Colr.ui- selves especially fast on the buses. Iris"glory towu Allenlown 7, Wllkesbarre 10. At Scrau- Mackin, last year With .Houston. Texas: Eason, bus 1©. Al \V.l©ecliim Wheeling 11, Newcastle indeed for us to have a team that can purloin .ton Sci-uulon -18, Elmlrn 4. . with Troy ©.!S©©e.w.-©Y©orn State - i/.-ngui©-. McDon©gall. the opening series. Here©s hottte;, boys. ::. At Ft. \\©ayjk> Ft. Wayne. ^©u. Davton 121. ©. - with ManehoM.©.. X. "H.: ^ew England League; At Tolest, him. act was with President Coogan to make a visit the heavy hitter. He will also captain tin* at Least. Swaim "was frightened about his health© after to the shooting park grounds, where the locals team. Jimmy Dean, of last season©s Hamilton. will play for the season. Ont. team is to hold down second base and Wheeling, \Y. -Vav,... Vuril: .vl->iv, J».vons-;jnd Turner seem to lead new season. Still. ; fast men in view. THE BATTING S©EKKNGTH of this city. Itf©ttiis ©-department, as ;of yore, although the PLAYERS©SIGNED. iH©Wcomors, Coiit©idtMil a nil Meaney, may also may pull us through. The ;,;Kiia©cli Guide tells READING RED HOT. the© story. The team should bat as well this Walters, a big six-footer, formerly of Pitts- turn out to be first-class sluggers. hurg and later of Toronto, has been secured by -NI|T A -»©\\K,M. year as©last, and it led the Interstate then. A Successful Opening For Fleish- Last year we were posted against ©i©oledo for Mr. Irwin. Zearfoss, Bennis or Roach, of To We are waiting anxiously for the appearance ronto, will be one of Newark©s catchers. All man©s New Team. of. the .Kansas City iwirtcrs, P;trdei> and Strick- a big©bunch of, games at- the start,, Ivhen we had "no team made, iiml, be.fore we-;could get are Al men and have played in the Atlantic .Reading, Pa., April 30.- Editor "Sporting tvf,- but Vi far thf.v© have failed to materialize, League before. McLaughlin. who was with New owing, it is Sjiid,i.to . the .charge made by some together we had lost, more games ©than kept Life:" A fine crowd was present to-day at us from the pennant. Ttiis*- is Hie first year we York and Wilkesbarre five years ago, has also the opening game between Fleishman©s Reading of the other © clubs" that Wheeling was being have had our men, and started out without been signed. Irwin will have his pick of the .made a farm U©oi:: the Kansas City., people. This team and the Philadelphia "Athletics." and practically a new team." arid the ©"difference pitching staff of, the Syracuse and Toronto they cer.t-ainly got their money©* worth. The is ©incorrect, as AVheeling has bought the play would count if we hadn©t so many experimental teams, which will not b« used by those clubs. ers named outright^ and 1h«\v have been re- Reading team certainly hit the ball ©to-day,, as twirlers. If there©s one. gliu.d- OHO .and OUQ fair Nickels.: outlielder, of N©orristowu last season, they sent poor Mahaffy. a Philadelphia Na .uwners unconditionnlly. one in the pile, and Swali-ji- doe-sift: breal? ©down will be given a trial. ii/hilch. n©fgSrdint©.- Bates, : tional League pitcher, to the stable in the you can keep-your eye OK u» all season,--"., I liave A GOOD ONE.. fourth ir.uiug. .and rapped out hits that made he will shov up shortly. been touting i.-'f- ; -: ." ?:-,. Manager Irwin has also secured M. F. Hick- the fielders, earn their .salary. Cy Voorhees, t pretty t.igh©t pinches. Read exceedingly vyell. .Indeed, so strong does the that he is doing pretty fair work with Man ] season, -and. Irwin. hearing tie was at liberty. ing- won by the score of 10 to .10. t«»arn look both on paper and in the field, that ning. So is Flood for Buffalo. Flood ought to I at biiee,- telegraphed him f.w©ith the- result of THE OPENING EXERCISES Wheeling fans will be very much disappointed bn a winner, lie makes mistakes, bar lie .takes i [lickey.V signing. Irwin say* be is a fast fielder were the same as are generally used at all If it doesn©t show its heels to most of its com chances and plays the gjime, and -is u .pretty . and a good batter and while with Manchester grounds. -The Germania Band discoursed « tine petitors from the very start. valuable "nugget. ©By the way. who inV©ths name i played clever ball. programme from 2 to 3."..At 3 P. M. the new In our series with the Rochester team, we won of expert judgment reeoiEnmenKled l-©)."ank Quin I Efforts are being made to secure Thomas American flag was put up on the. new flagstaff the first game by a score of 5 to 1, and played to Chicago. © MARKWELL. Murphy.- of the "Manchester ©Club. If Manager of the grandstand. The usual practice was gone them to a standstill in 11 innings in the second Irwin can land him he will play third base or through h\ both teams, and©at M, 15 "Hardie" short stop. Pitcher Maginnis. Who was with game, the score being :©, to ::. PICKWICK. "DOGGIE" MILLER SUSPENDED. lleuderson." Reading©s favorite umpire, order Paterson two -years ago. and with Allentowi! ed the teams on the n/?ld ready for play. The last year, will probably be signed. Athletics went to the- bat. their first mail be Fort Wayne Player Cruelly Assaults ing Fleming. Manager Fleishman, of the home Manager Armour Now Busy Getting Umpire Cook After a Game. ALLENTOWN AFFAIRS. team then announced that President Horace His Team Together. Ft. Wayne, Ind.. April Ot>::-<-There. -.\vas..a dis Fogel. of the Atlantic League, would pitch graceful assault in the hall park at the end of | Sharsig©s Team Not Strong Enough the first ball across the plate. As Mr: Fogel Ifayton. O., ,Aprai:^S.;:-ij:K$iii4()e--jM-fiiuiai- iiianager 0f lln> in Some Particulars. applause and sent a beauty right across the ©"Doggie" Miller out of base hall, -hi the eighth Allentown. Pa.. April 27. Editor "Sporting Daytrtn liase©i©baH : (:f :Utt,-©uri iveii iiei-e last week, inning he disputed a decision when umpire Fred plate. The game then proceeded. jii-.d©ll©as taVeii acHVc©H©lian:.-. steal ! the team that is to represent this city in the Snjr.e »>!© tbc- «©i: \vU.l.©,: \ri;.i.ve©;vet this week second. Cooke© fined him $ ">. a-nd he sbixik his on North Eleventh street are in excellent ami others will cuiue ii; -froui lime to time. ! approaching campaign of the Atlantic League. shape, and never in the history of base ball in fist in the umpire©s face and uas put out of j The players that have reported are pitchers Ar::iour is \vorried sonic about short stop the game. As the umpire left the park he was this city have they looked like at present. Cciu-linaiicr. who is aI:-M claimed by Norfolk, Va. i West, Stiinmel, Boyle and Taylor; catchers Lawrence, our left fielder, had charge of the met at the players-© gate by Miller, who-.struck j McManus. Stroh and Dillon. second baseman CoiK-hnauer was signed b.v the. local manage- him in the face. Cooke defended himself, but men and certainly deserves credit for his good, .raent last October, and Armonr does not see. ! Thomas Delehanty. short stop James Delehanty. superintending. When the ball gets to thft some bystander held his arfn. he was pushed j third baseman .lames Kuhn. and News, Sinoot ijow* Norfolk?;..iias©: :.ui.\ ©. <;laim- tip him. Armour down, and Miller pounded- him in©-the face. outfield it fairly flies along, no ruts, big stones has - .nresented.©.ibte < foraiul claim to President and Henry of the outfield. This leaves or gulleys to stop it, and that is the cause of Cooke©s umpiring was cei-tainly not gilt-edged, TWO PLAYERS y.oung ...... but the sentiment here is strong against; Miller. the long hits, of which four were home runs (©liarb-s (©r^wiej;, who wr.s with the Dayton that have as yet not put in an appearance, in to-day©s game. The outfield resembles a bil President Hautner. of the Ft. Wayne Base Ball namely. Joseph .Delehanty. left field, and L-u- tisi.n the ©liitTeT" paft i©if" last season, has been Association, suspended Miller indefinitely and liard table and is considered one of the fastest (©.ropped. but1 Hade- Myers has IVeen secured. John tenberg. first baseman. The latter is expected fields in the State. , lljjee. rhe Indian.© \\Mil .©not be with the local fined him $100. here to-day, but as to Joe DeleUanty th.er.e is MANAGER FLEISHMAN tciiii! this sca.-ion. lie is now in Oklahoma. nothing certain whether he will make his ap announced before to-day©s game that he will . Arinour says-that litr-bas succeeded©in getting Cumberland Comity Ijeajjne Formed. pearance-or .not. as there are certain differences endeavor to have a strong winning team and i.<~i.©x©lhe-r ©a HHH toam. and lie- e\|>e<-ts to land Bridgeton. N. .!.. May l. Tho projectors of the between Joe and the management. Allentown any weak spots on the team will be strength ..tiivli iu-1 the-li©St.-©M not on top. when the©simson South Jersey Rase Ball League have decided to would be badly handicapped if Joe would not ened, even though he is out of pocket by the V-iuy^s. . :.-:.: .©- .-...... © - ST11AXG. form a< (.©umber!and . County League, consisting put ©3n an appearance, a* he is about the best: transaction. The outlook could never be better of throe ©clubs, instead of.taking in six or eight. hitter on the team, and is also ii good "ficUlef and as the "crunks" believe Manager Fleish NEW CASTLE NOTES. Bridgeton. Millville and Vinohmi; will be the THE TEAM man will have a winning team they mean to ©members. Each team will lie jillowed to secure that is to represent this city is not What I ©ex return it bv"THE patroiiixiiig READING the gameTEAM in this©city..© -© © The I©taycrs N©early All Under©-©Con an outside battery ."but the.others must be home pected. Of course©it is a little early to criticise players. The season will oi,c!i on Decoration a team w©th only a few days© practice. Alien- to-day was as follows: Lawrence, If.; Morah, tract, nml lieady For I>uty. Day. : town has had several years© experience in being cf. : ©Tate. rf.: Beanmout. lb.: Cross, ss.; New (,©asil". Pa.. April ©-©8 Kditor Sportin-j weak at third, yet this year it is about the <©oliroy. 2b. and captain; Fox. c.; Young. 8b.: Life:" ©.Nearlv all ll©.e bii-JI players have reached A Call For Lo©we. same© as before. I do not think that Kuhn }s Voorhees. p.. with Coogan and Fertsch and This city. N©a©l tn©ss©. hi-st season©s short stop; Pobby Lowe never backs up and fails to lake the right man for this position as he is a very Ames as substitute batteries, and O©Neill as pitcher Smi©h and second baseman Miller came slow thrower anil poor batter. I hope I am mis utility man. Manager Fleishman stated that he advantage of .openings made by Tenney for. taken in this opinion, but I don©t think I am. in this al©lernooi). Gntffitis. the regular catcher. double plays: when Sir Frederick : goes into signed .1. Harner Springuian, of Georgetown h,-.s been working Tori a"bcler company in I©itts- the field and cuts the - ball to second. Lowe The infield outside of third base is fairly strong University, of Washington. D. C.. as a general © i,ir;;. His haKtis are Very hard, and lie will THE BATTING utility man. Fleishman also stated he is after should keep on to first. Manager Selee says he as a whole is generally weak, there being only ha\-©lo liav,©.©theri s; f©te.ned. has grown tired in trying to- -impress© t his fact two other members of the Georgetown team, : .. i. Till. NKV.V tJ.\K.S. on I-owe. a rather weak admission for, a man one or two mefl on the team that, hit the ball which is considered as one of the strongest iiofl©uian, llic ucw liyht iielUer and ohaugu ager.-Boston "Globe." hard, George Henry especially is hitting very college teams on the diamond to-day. hard. In the opening exhibition game he made ARTHUR A. FINK. Ma v 5. SPORTING LIFE. 11

present season. The Philadelphia branch of the association has long since secured the signature of our roomkeepers and forwarded the same to Mussey and Foley. Pittsburg, Scranton and Easton roomkeepers have also been heard from, and will, no doubt, be members of the Koom- RELATIVE TO BILLIARDS AT HOME keepers© Association later on. Michael Scanlon, of .Washington, who is ono of our leading roomkeepers., should be a good AHDJBROAD. man for Foley, Mussey and paly to have on their committee when they visit Washington. to yourself, you should only use relia It is more than probable that Mr. Scanlon is personally acquainted with many of the Con ble implements. Spalding©s goods are Private Cues in Public Rooms Why gressmen, and should be able to exert consid erable influence towards the removal of this reliable. They are made by skilled the Game Is Mcra Popular in tax. Harry J. Bergman, while out bicycle riding a workmen, and the best of material Rooms Than in the Clubs Other few days ago, was run into by a wagon, and, while not seriously injured, was badly shaken enters into their manufacture. Don©t Items ol Interest, up. take chances when a dealer offers you The roomkeepers of Wllkesbarre have signed their petition to Congress for the removal of the something "just as good as Spalding©s," It is not often that amateur players have war tax ou tables, and have sent the same to private cues put away for them during the Foley and Mussey, of Chicago, who, together but insist upon getting the genuine latter part of April or flrst of May, but they with Maurice Daly, expect to go to Washing are. doing so this spring, which is the best ton in the very near future with the view of the proof of the growing popularity of the removal of this tax. JOHN CUEAHAN. article. noblest game ever played by man. A game compared with which all others must prac tically sink into insignificance. Talking of GAMOSCOPY. private cues in rooms, the recent ©.©tter from William P. Mussey in "Life," in Needed Changes in Pool French which he refers to his great room as having over 700 private cues, must almost strme Professors as an American Bugbear one with amazement at the business which Contests at Home and Abroad Spalding©s Sun Protecting Mask, ...... £5.00 must be done there. Yet we have no Professional Movements, Etc. doubt that Foley, Anson, Daly, Slosson and New York, May 1. Editor "Sporting " Special League Mask, ...... 3.00 all of the leading rooms of the country have Life:" In anticipation of a new champion " Amateur Mask, ...... 1.75 in proportion as many private cues in their ship, it may be in order to suggest that respective establishments as Mr. Mussey sundry rules of the old are open to amenda " Boys© Amateur Mask, ...... z. 25 has. Mussey has just six times as many tory criticism. The codes of the pool cham " Neck Protecting Mask, ...... 4.00 table as the Continental Hotel, in this city, pionships are overweighted with regula where there are but eight tables. Yet there tions designed originally for a wholly dif " Regulation League Mask, ..... a.25 .are 150 private ores in the Continental ferent system of play. That champion Hotel, or neary 200 more private cues in game of 1879 was altogether of caroms. " Regulation Mask, ...... z.oo proportion to the number of tables than Moreover, it was meant for three balls on a " Youths© Masks, ...... V. .50 are in the Mussey rooms; which may c-ou- table without pockets. In no way could a vev some idea of©the vast amouut of play "scratch" be incurred at it, but by failure ing which is done in the billiard rooms of to hit an object-Awll. It was quite proper, SEND FOR COMPLETE CATALOGUE this country. therefore, that three successive "scratches" should entail forfeiture of a match, and it X OF ALL ATHLETIC SPORTS. "The boom in the public rooms of was equally proper in 1832-83 to make this this country," said a prominent New novel regulation apply as well to continu York amateur to the writer recent ous balk-line. There the application should ly, "is owing to the decay of bil have stopped. liard rooms in clubs if not the clubs themselves: where the tables are so badly The same process that is fitly de kept that they are not to be compared with signed to repress excessive "safety" tables in public rooms." We have repeatedly re by means of deliberate misses on a carom ferred to the fact during the past th-.-ee or table may figure as both injustice and absurdity NEW YORK five years that clubs in this country have had on a carom table, where it is possible for a DENVER their day. For a number of years they were player to invoke two or three "scratches" for as, great a craze as the. stating rink or the bi no graver offense than holing called balls, cycle, but they are passing away almost as which is exclusively the object of the entire rapidly. Every city in America, will, of course, play. That he holes himself at the same time have a few leading resorts of this character, is surely a misfortune. Nobody ever plays in IE PIE Ti!S IT ill PBIOES Imt. it is greatly to be questioned if over half that roundabout way for "safety," or to wear a dozen, really line clubs .will be found ©u any out an opponent, or to delay the game. In the : one city in this country five years from now. 45th frame of the recent tnatvh at Daly©s both Vine clubs are probibly to be commended when men indulged in giving a miss for "safety." they are restricted in number arid legitimately De Oro began it, but Keough had to quit "be managed, but when they develop into mere cause of having accidentally holed himself, "speak-easies" ©or gambling resorts, as they earlier in the frame, while pocketing a called have in 95 cases out of a hundred during the ball. past *u years, it is only a question o>f time until the red flag is hanging out. Again, why seem to play in frames while con tending at a game called "continuous©/" Put The explosion of celluloid pool and billiard ting balls into a frame is unavoidable, and the balls and other articles made of the same chances are that in a game of 600 balls, divided material, from hair combs to collars worn by into three sessions of 200 or thereabouts nightly, two-lepged donkiess of both sex. during the past it will have to lie done from 22 to 27 times few years, and in various parts of the country, when the contestants are first-class; but that would naturally lead one to suppose that the by no means makes a se&sion of 200 points the law would make it impossible to manufacture same thing as playing the better in 23 or 27 or sell such articles without a license, just frames. There is no need at all, at the continu us it is necessary to have a license for the ous game, to wait until the table is cleared and Sample Cards of Goods free on application. Our Dis sale of gunpowder. Dynamite is a dangerous, then announce " 0 to (i in favor of Mr. Gil- counts will interest you. Write for it. if not deadly, article to handle, yet it is to be hooly." Points should be marked up at the questioned if as many explosions are reported close of every inning. So far as scoring is con ....MANUFACTURERS.... by accidents from that article as from the use cerned, continuous pool should not differ from oi© celluloid, and yet it is to be questioned if continuous caroms. anything else has done so much to injure the P S CINCINNATI, OHIO billiard business in this country during the past For another thing, few "poolers" being so SPORTING GOODS and TERRY McGOVERN FIGHTING GLOVES fifteen or twenty years as the introduction of rapid as De Oro, it takes seven out of nine celluloid pool balls. They could be made so pairs too long to pocket 200 balls on one side rhmp that it was possible to sell them for al and about 185 on the other, exclusive of most nothing. It is true that they were ex pensive at any price, but this was not found out until the injury was done to the legitimate rooiukt©opei©s of this country. Had it been nec- ©f-ssary in .the .past to purchase ivory pool balls it. would not be .necessary to-day to create a loon;keepers© association in fflis country. Electric fans fnr billiard rooms, or those in peneral use at the present day, which were sold for $20 each a year ago, now command $25. It is a healthy sign of the times to know- that roomkeepcis who could not well afford to pay fifteen dollars for them a year ago, can now afford to buy them at $30, were they to Furthermore, while as to some things prac command that price. And yet, the boom in tice is in conflict with the pool code, in others billiards has not been such as to turn room- the latter is silent where it should be explicit. kepers© heads. The improvement in billiards, Men play for the championship as if in frames, however, has been growing steadily during the but the code itself clearly meant by its silence past six or eight months, and there :s every that continuous pool should be played for with reason to suppose that it will continue to do. out reference to frames. There is neither sense so for more than so many years to come. It nor warrant of law, as a further example, in will certainly be some time before the trade charging against a past frame the "scratches" in the looms of this country will be what it that are made in a new one. The forfeiture, was in ©92 or ©93. But it is consoling to know instead of-being deducted from points already among themselves as to championship contests that there is a very marked improvement. Bil marked up. should rather be counted for the that pockets shall virtually be called in the liard goads generally are unusually cheap, and opponent on his next play. Once in a long sense that none is to count but that for which, remarkably good for the prices charged, with while, to be sure, this would make a frame in the opinion of the referee, the striker intend the exception of colored chalk. This fraudulent stand 8 to 8 at its close; but what of it? It is ed the ball. This is sure to muddle the reading article should be discarded by all leading room- only because it makes no difference how any public at all times. It is so apt to muddle keepers in this country, and would be, were frame but the last one ends that we call one the referee upon occasions that I often find De it possible for them to do so, or to get along kind of pool "continuous." The prevailing sys Oro indicating the pocket with his hand, which without it. tem mixes up reporters. Practically, one or two warningly pounds the cushion rail. The case men do all the work, and without thanks from should be eoverqd by the written law, which Talking of chalk, recalls the rumor that the the others. likewise needs amendment as to matters I hope FineTables, Carom, Combination and Pool Branswiek-Balke-Collender Co. have been ex the "Life" will permit me to make reference of the Brunswick- Halke Colleiuler Make. perimenting for some time past with a ne\v It should never be permissible for champion to in a later letter. OrUS t t> « « 01 K| prouit©il. »lt IJMHI! to. brand of white chalk, which, if it comes up to ship contestants to enter into a special agree ment covering some mode of play unsanctioued Over l tOOO,OOO Noise Subduers Sold. their expectation, will far excel any brand As a result of the Paris Exposition, some of JOHN (JKEAIiAN,Continental Hotel.Ageut,l©Uiia.l©i» of chalk ever placed on the market. There bv the championship code itself. Yet it is done our long-headed billiardists fear another invoice has been considerable trouble with white chalk as to matters besides marking up "scratches" of French professors. A further apprehension in the past, owing to its gritty substance, but and "breaking the balls." Something like 20 is that they will be installed as ostensible pro only at rare intervals. Fine white chalk has vears ago, it was proposed to make pool more prietors of "rooms really owned by others. Carter, Sutton and Jevne stood substantially been the rule, and not the exception in the past, scientific by calling balls without indicating j even as to games, but Sutton and Carter were while manufacturers have not only displayed a pockets. Urging the inconsistency of this, which Samuel May, familiar long ago as a Canadian tied in best single average, which svas one point praiseworthy attempt to give the best possible was like adding corner short lines to the continu rtfrnkeepcr first, and next as a manufacturer, to a run. This would be worth crowing over article which they could get, but have steadily ous balk line, while pretending to handicap has again been Gothamizing. He has still a had it not been made in a string of but 30 reduced the price from 150 cents which it was nursing and invite open play, I asked that the soft snot for billiards, and it is understood that points. during the war. to 35 cents at the present day. pocket should also be designated. The umboes he goes abroad this spring on j.our. It is difficult to see, .indeed, how the present of billiards had long been proud of their ob Seven or eight months ago manufacturers were white chalk can be improved on, while the stinacy as men who thought they "knew it all" Clarence Green, the wideawake Chieagoan, \T eak enough to fall into line and let out tables price is so low that It is almost given away, just because they ought to have known it, and has a new room. Its location is 575 and 577 by the month. Every such move tends to lower while the colored article is such a huge fraud now they changed the rule so as to require the North Clark street. Bowling alleys are a fea sales. The charge was $7 a month when these und humbug that its owners should be arrested ball to be named, while permitting it to go into ture. particular makers began, but 1 now learn that for swindling the public. anv hole whatever. This is still the written at the West a table may be hired for 50 cents law. In practice, however, formal pool has been The room in Broad street, this city, recently a week or month. Thomas Foley and W. P. Mussey. of Chi so played meanwhile as to count the ball only abandoned by Michael Geary, is to have its cago,© are still busily engaged in securing the in case, no matter how it goes into a called tables replaced. Other parties have leased it. Willie Hoppe last week gave exhibitions at signatures of roomkeepers in all parts of the pocket, which might be as rank a "fluke" as Anson©s room. Chicago. Now he is making for country, in the roomkeepers© petition to Con calling one ball and pocketing another. Within At last advices. Catton was leading in the home, and will exhibit in To©edo. O., and Buff gress to remove the war tax on tables during the the past eight or nine years, expeits have agreed new tUTee-cushio.il tournament In Cak©a.gu. alo. N. Y... on the way. ©OiCUVO LIFE.

TRAP MATTERS IS FRANCE. 8IL.VER LAKE WON. Paul North Writes an Interesting They Defeat the Florists in a Twelve Letter on Foreign Shooting. Men Team Race. London, England, April 13. Editor The first of a series of team matches "Sporting Life:" Believing your readers between the Silver Lake Gun Club and FINAL SHOOT OF A PRIZE SERIES will be interested in trap shooting matters the Florists© Gun Club, of Philadelphia, TRAP SHOOTING NOW A POPDLAR of other countries, ! am", sending you these took place on the former©s grounds, at the CELEBRATED. lines. Greenwich Piers, on Saturday, April 28. SPORT THERE, I have just returned fro.rn a trjp.in the and was won by the home team, by the southern part of Franco, where 1 was set score of 233 to 223. ting up some cartridge-loading machinery. These clubs have shot in many team B. LeRoy Wins Eirst From a Twenty- I .made a visit to Paris and saw some matches in the pnst and have shown very W, A. Marshall Defeated M, 0, Feudner French shooting at Blue .©Rocks from both even strength, the Silver Lakes having a one Yard Handicap Baker Cap Magautrap and expert traps. ! am glad slight advantage, owing to a stronger mem For the Challenge Medal Thirty- that shooting is not so expensive In the bership. United States as in .France, or 1 would The match on this day was shot with tures Seconds Spencer Third- soon be looking for some other position. twelve men ou each side, at 25 Blue Rocks lour Members in the San Francisco Just fancy my feelings when 1 stepped per man, thrown from live expert traps, at up to the office to Settle for 134 targets unknown angles. Fine Weather-Hakes Splendid Sport. and 147 cartridges to imd I had a bill of The weather was perfect, but the wind Event Three Clean Scores. 72.5 francs, or $14.50. They use the Ma- was strong, making the shooting none too Wellington, Mass., April 28. The gautrap, one man up; and t do not blame easy, and most of© the nights were very The trap shooters had a good day©s them, as shooting rapid fire system a man low". sport at Ingleside, San Francisco, April finale yf one more enjoyable prize series would soon "go broke" at 10 cents a shot, The match was a closely fought one, and was © celeb.rared© at Wellington Wednes and 15 cents if you use the second© barrel, at the end of the first half, when six men 22. There was shooting at Blue Rock* day, April 2~». One more list of pleas as is the custom in both France -and Eng had shot on each side; the Florists led by a and live pigeons, with a large attendance. ant competitions, where distance handi land. © - : single target. The Florists© half of the The San Francisco Gnu Club held forth caps and moneyless events have com They elevate the Magantrap as high as third squad fell down, and the Silver Lakes at Im? birds, while- the Olympic Gun bined. Lo strengthen and elevate, this possible, and block up©the front legs six gained the point and took the lend by Club smashed Blue Hocks." The first little corner in the trtlp shooting world, inches, so as to get a high-enough bird, and, fourteen birds. The fourth and last squad named club had thirty-four members and of course, It makes the shooting very easy. gained four targets on their opponents, three clean scores were made. has passed into, history and those par They do the same with expert " traps, which left them ten behind. taking have only pleasant memories to throwing the targets at least 25 yards It was quite noticeable the uniformity Harvey McMurchy, the Hunter Arms- look back upon with the weather and high, and with both barrels and good am- of the teams; comparing the relative Co, ©s representative, shot, in the club attendance urmsually -favorable during munition a miss should be only a mistake. | strength, but little difference was shown. event and grassed all but one. Previous to the regular shoot a chal tho most trying months of year for this .1-7Liven ,, »"back * r^f\ number" < . ,. 1,1as I .,,!.,.am.©l negotiated_.«__.._, ». I scoresWith outtwelve ot themen twelve ou wereeach tiedteam, by oppo-eight particular sport. 47 out of 50 for a gold medal, offered to lenge match was shot between M. O. anyone breaking 45 out ©of 50 a feat that nents. For the Silver Lakes Ford©s 13, Fetiduer and W. A. Marshall, the for Mr. Leroy is to be complimented on had never been done, but.l made the 47 Fisher©s 23. Peden©s 19 and Reed©s 17 were his elegant showing from an eminently easily. placed against Bell©s 20. Dorp©s 15, Web mer being the challenged party, for fair handicap mark. A useful gun cab I wonder what they would say to the ster©s 7 and Cartledge©s 20, of the Florists. the Olympic live-bird challenge medal.! inet rewards his efforts, arid all were Madison Square "gatig" if they should This gave a difference of» ten in favor of The handicap committee penalized pleased to see (he 21-yard shooter cap drop in on them same day. But then, imag the Silver Lake team. Feudner by placing him on the thirty- ture first prize. Mr. Baker, 10 yards, ine the boys paying 10 cents a shot. The The match was shot in squads of six men, yard mark and permitting him to shoot won second, and considering it to be the French Government make all the powder rapid-fire system; three men from each at twenty-three birds. Marshall wa,s and get $5.60 a pound, and poor, irregular club constituting a squad. The scores fol given twenty-five birds to shoot at from first B. G. C. series in which he has stuff at that. . I would Like to be the Gov low: competed, he has certainly acquitted ernment. Team match, 25 Blue Rocks, unknown angles. the twenty-eight-yard post. The match himself above the average. Mr. Spencer In England they have far better shots, SILVER LAKE. resulted in favor of Marshall, who de took third, and but for his weakness in but hamper the sport with expensive ways, Jay, B...... 11111 01111 10111 11111 lilll- 23 feated his opponent by two birds, killing Fisher ..© ...11111 11011 11111 11111 11110 itt twenty-three, losing one clean and pair events would have bettered his handicaps and prize shooting, which limits Apker .. ...11110 11111 illlU 11111 11111- 23 148 by several targets. Invariably he- the shooting to the wealthy; but it is Woodstager .11111 11110 10011 11111 11111 22 grassing one dead out of bounds. The has placed good strings on singles, bat growing fast, and will, in time, be very O©Brlen .. . . 11111 10111 11110 01111 11011 21 complete scores of the !race were as fol svould often be unfortunate with the popular. MCA fee .. . .iiioi OHIO 1111010111 mil 20 lows: I am trying to get up a match between Peden ...... HOlo llinl 11101 10111 11110— 10 M. O. Feudner. 23 birds, 30yds. doub©les. ©...... England and United States-for £500 a side, W. Henry ..11011 10100 11011 01011 11111— 18 21111 20021 1112222212222 21 Woodruff. Miskay and Gordon were ten men to a team, and if I succeed, can Felix ...... 01111 10101 11111 10001 01111— IS \V. A. Marshall, 25 birds. 28yds. close together for fourth, fifth and sixth give ten of the boys £500 and half gate re H. Reed . . .11110 10001 01111 11011 11010— IT 22222 01121 122*2 22121 21222 23 prizes, but one target -separating each. ceipts toward paying expenses of a trip, as Wllent . . ..00101 11101 1.111001111 10O10— Ml Club shoot, 12 birds. j Neither can be said to have shot up to they can win to a moral certainty. Ford ...... 01101 11111 00000 01101 <>1010— 13 II. Justing ...... L11122 212122—12 If yon ever want a real nice time, just M. O. Feudner...... 112222 212222—12 their average©in-this series. try going to the middle of France, all Total J. Karuey ...... 111211 1.21122—12 A glorious day aided the meeting this alone, for a few days, without knowing a FLORISTS. C. A. Hulght ...... :...... 12222* 122222—1 1 Wednesday, except fur a wind that per word of French. You get robbed all Coleman .. . .11111 inn moi omi mil 23 \V. .7. Goloher...... 212202 211(^22—11 verted the targets and incidentally the Andei©som ...moi 11101 mil mil mil & ; C. H. Shaw...... 222222 22222*—! I around, and it does no good to kick and "Life" . . ..mil imo urn iioioiiiii 22 H. llieklefson ...... 1*1222 221121—1 1 shooters. A numbW of ladies added col cuss, as they do not understand a word Hallowell . 11011 11111 omoomi inn 21 "Trombone" ...... 222022 222222-11 or and tone to the occasion, apparently you say. E. Reid . . ..iiiiooiiii.oiioi nm mio 20 H. MeMurchy ...... 122112 102111—11 perfectly satisfied with a Wellington I see the boys did some great shooting on Bell . . . . .11110 omi 01101 urn mio 20 W. A. Marshall ...... 22*222 121212— H afternoon midst breeze and bang. Scores the Madison Square Roof Garden. Cros- Oartledye ...01001 urn urn moi omi 20 ,1. Burns ...... 2*2221 212121-11 by©s record and Farming©s 175 straight Harris ...... 10011 mil omi iioioiioio ;.s Whitney...... 101211 222222—11 and winners below: were certainly great. Lund is ...... 10000 mil 10011 urn omi is Wands...... 102222 111121-11 Events ...... 1 ^ 3 * 5 6 T 89 10 11 Live pigeon shooting .is hard here, and Iliirton .. ..moo lorn ocoii noil iioio 10 Wilson...... 1*2111 122122—11 Targets ...... 10 10 5p 10 10 10 5p 10 op 10 10 the birds take a lot of stopping no 95 to Dorp . . . uuoo moi om i ooioi loiio 15 C. F. Stone...... 212221 102121-11 100 straight. On the very best selected Webster .. ... 0 1 000 00000 1 1 1 00 0111 Oi 00000— 7 Sears...... 222122 021211—11 Gordon. 17yds. . . 4 f» 67685 ones 80 is higher than many can expect to J. J. Sweeney . . . ..©.... .101122 122122—10 Miskay, 18yds. . . 5 4 7 5 t 4 . gro. Would like to see what some of our Total. II. G. Rosenberj ...... 120025! 11*111-10 Lyroy, 21yds.. .. 7 <> G S ft 8 3 best shots could do in them. All kinds K. F. Foster...... * 12221 121120--10 Woodruff, 11 yds. 56498*. GILBERT OUTSHOT ELLIOTT. A. M. Shields...... 112112 1*1101-10 Beiiton. 14yds.. of. money lo say no one can kill 85 selected E.. Shultz ...... 222220 21*122-30 Brown, IGyds. . . 7 6 S 3 8 J 6 in a hundred. F. Vernon ...... 212222 2*0222—10 Tox.ier. Kjyds. .. 7 4 S 7 5 5 T t V Everything is war over here, and I be Three Women Shot For a Trophy A. T. Derby...... *01112 122111-10 Gonzales, I6yds. 9 5 4 5 tl 4 7 5 lieve Noel Money bus gone to the front and Mrs. Murray Won, W. H. Williamson ...... 201121 02121*— M Sheffield, 10yds.. 9 0 « with the Imperial Yeomanry. Special to "Sporting Life." F. King ...... 01112 112121- 9 Leonard. 16yds. . 8587 L©uless something unexpected turns up. 1 W. Murdock ...... 222001 222110- !l Lane, 16yds. . . . 5 M 4 2 will sail on the Oceanic. May 2. and will Springfield. II!.. April 30. The Illinois Slmle"...... 112 01 021220— 0 Williams, 15yds. 4 7 8 S S 8 IJe glad enough to get home again. Yours Gun dub tournament opened to-day with ,1. Kullman ...... 121021 nono o North, 16yds. . . g 5 t; » 3 * truly, PAUL" NORTH. an attendance of about fifty well-known H. Kullmun ...... 022120 201102 8 Baker. Idyds. ... 8 9 shooters. Fred Gilbert, of Spirit Lake. la.. James V. Coleman-...... 2*1101 21 ooio 7 Lambert, 16yds. . and J. A. R. Elliott. of Kansas City, were 0. Fischer...... "O.U20 220101- 7 Selliuan, 16yds.. . , . 4 6 6 3 TO VISIT GUN CLUBS. to shoot for the Republic cup, now "held by vVeishaupt...... 200012- « 12200 , Spencer, IS.vds. . . y 7 10 3 Gilbert, but there was a wrangle regarding E, Kleves ihl .;*;;; ..... /222-.V - a Poor. 15yds. ... .835347 & . The Washingtons, ofConshohocken, j BACK SCORES. .30848 G 8 . gate receipts, as the club refused to charge Hilliard, 16yds. to Try a New Plan. j admission. Gilbert and Elliott put up $100, J. Karney ...... 112221 112211-12 All events unknown angles from Magautrnp. the winner to take the purse and the loser H. Rlcklefson ...... 120112 111121-U Final match in Merchandise match, 30 targets, Cotishohocken. Pa., April 21. Editor ! to pay for the birds. The match was at 100 Wilson...... 21*212 1*2221-10 2C singles, 5 pair, .distance U:\ndicap. "Sporting Life:" At the meeting of Wash- i live birds each, and Gilbert won, killing J Brims...... 120121 222011-10 Williams. 15 yards. ing-ton Gun Club a committee of three j 96 to Elliott©s 90. K. Vernon ...... : ... 2-0221 * 022012 8 11110101111101110111 16 OC ii 13 11 11 S--24 members was "appointed to act as a Social i Immediately upon the conclusion of Lei-oy, ©21 yards. find Entertainment Committee, to arrange j The most interesting match was one for Ill 111 J 11001111.01100 15 11 16 1! II 10 8 23 visitation shoots, etc. The idea is this: The ! a loving . cup and $50, contested for by tiiis match six-bird sweepstakes were Lambert. 10 v-ards. Washington Gun Club intends to visit all j Mrs. Murray, of Stillwater. Minn.: Mrs. in order, the tirst of which was divided 10111010111111000111 14 10 01 1! 11 11- S 22 nearby clubs in the near future and. shoot F. V. Johnson, of Minneapolis, and Miss by Derby and Walsh. A second sweep Spencer, IS yards. along with them in their regular shoots King, of St. Louis. The match was at 25 stake was captured by Kosenberg. while 10011101111111111111-17 0000100110- S 20 for the price of the targets, instead of live birds each, find Mrs. Murray won the H. Kullman annexed the closing and Gordon, 17 yards. shooting team races, as we cannot get cup, killing 19 birds. Miss King was see- Oil 10101101110100110 12 00 li 11 11 10 7-19 euouglf members to shoot in a team but oml with 18© and Mrs- Johnson third with third sweepstake at six birds, killing his Baker, 16 yards. they will go and visit other clubs, whether 1| - Thc :><)" W11S divided between the three, score clean. The complete scores of 11101011111010110000--! 2 01 : Oi 10 a- 7 19 these were as follows: Woodruff. 17 yards. they hit a target or. not. Some say, what 11 101000110110110000 10 11 11 12 li 10 9-19 is the use of going and shooting at 25 PENN GUNJDLUB WINS. Walsh ...... 121211 ft! H.vnes . . .Sheffield. 16 yards. birds and paying 75 cents, when 1 can Itsreis ..,.. .110002 31 Tcrcollor 10011011110111111101-15 10 100000 10 3 18 Phoeiiixville Gunners Defeated In the Derbv ...... ,211122 01 Sweeney visit some club and shoot at 50 targets Sweepstake, entrance $2.50, at six birds. Leonard, 16 yards. for 75 cents, and have a good afternoon©s First Team Match. 1110110110001110.1010 12. 11 01 00 10 11- 6 IS funV * R. Rosenberg.llllll-6i Shaw ...... 022222 r. Gonzales. 10 yards. We think it will cause a good feeling of The I©eun Gun Club, of Norristowu, Pa., Itgen ...... 010111 4 i Kosenberg ...121*21-5 10111000011111111110 14 10 11-00 00 01 4 18 friendship to exist between different clubs. won the first of a series of three shoots Hvr.es ...... 100222-4) Dorby ...... 1221 *2 5 Milliard. 16 yards. from the Phoeiiixville Club, at Norristowu, Sweepstake, entrance $2.50., at. six birds. oioiiioommoiiiop 14 oo 1001 10 10 * is As the clubs will gain by it. and the individ April 28. Each team was composed of H. Kullman .111212--C! Shields ...... 10»w -1 Tozier. 1C yards. ual shooter loose 75 cents "for au "after twelve men, and each shooter was allowed .T. Bir-kerstaff 110200-31 IlaiglH: ...... 220122-r. 10101111100011010101--12 00 11 11 10 00 5-17 noon©s fun, who will begrudge it; 25 targets thrown from a Magautrap. The Morsu ...... 221120 5! .Instills ...... 102212 5 North. 10 yards. If the secretaries of the different clubs day was an ideal one for shooting, and OLYMPIC GUN CX.CB. 11111111101001010000 !2 OC 10 10 11 00 4 16 in this vicinity will send their names and address to George H. Kriebel. secretary some excellent scores were made. Jenkins Scores made at,Blue Rock Targets, at Misknv. IS yards: and Haltman carried off the honors with the Olympic Gun Club were as follows: 000101001-1111010101,1 11 i: 10 01 00 10 5 !©j of Washington Gun Club, they will try and 24 eacli. Their work was remarkable. Oilman. 16 yards. arrange a visitation shoot in the near fu Clnb shoot. 25 targets "Slade1 © 24. F. Feud 01110110011101011100 12 01 00 II 0000 3 13 ture. Address all communications to Geo. Sweepstake shooting followed the club ner 20, E. V. Mattesoii 17. L. Titus 14. A. .1. Lane, 10 yards. H. Kriebel. secretary Washington Guri shoots. The scores © follow: Webb 24, L. D. Owens 21, S. G. Scovern i:i. lorxHHOomoioioooio- 8 01 i: 01 00 11- 6 12 Club. Conshohocken. Pa. Committee H. Phoenixville Johnson 21, Haltman 24. Miller .T. .]. Winner 14, Homer 8, A. T. Derby 21, II. Poor. 15 yards. - Mackenzie, H. V. Motz. Geo. H. Kriebel. f 20, Dotterer 17. Crot.hp.rs 12. Pifree 10, Harris B. Hosmer 15. C. A. Haiglit IS. W. J. Golchcr 00010100001011100001- 7 Q] 00 01 .10.00 3-10 22, Hodge 16, Ennis 12. Hagey 22, Buoktvalter 22, H. Kullman 13. "Sands" 20, E. L. Schultx 22. Steinmetz 15. Total 22:i. 22. C. T. Stone 16. A. M. Shields 21. H. Jus- Winning scores In prize series just couclud-.©d. Cable Revolver Match. Penn Club Ritter 20. Venn 16. Glisson 20, conditions of which were: Si.x host scores made Mc.Miehnpl 18. Kr.ieble 20. Newtou 19. Gross 17, tins 17. J. Kullman 10, .1. J. Sweeney 20, M. ,O. during the 15 snoot©s to coni|>rise a match total The long-expeet?d challenge for an Interna Gaylor IS, Smith 21, .lenkins 2-4, Nyce 17, i©ost Feudner 24. under distance handicap rules, tional cable revolver match between America 23. Total 232. Back scores .1. J. Wirtner 16. H. B. Hosmer r.eroy, first...... 28 26 26 24 24 23 151 and France has at last arrived, and those who IS. "Homer" 15, W. V. Foster t<. Baker, second ..... 26 25 25 2o 25 24 150 thought that the thiiiif would fall through are The attraction of a contest for a diamond ring, Spencer, third .... 26 25 25 25 24 23 148 now correspondingly happy. The official docu Another Great Record. final shoot to be held in August, was responsi Woodruff, fourth . . 24 24 24 24 33 22 141 ment reached here on Tuesday, and although the Springfield, 111., May 1. At to-day© tourna ble for 11 of the cracks trying conclusions, with Mlskny, fifth 2S 24 23 -23 2:i 22-14.1 terms of the challenge were not otttcially pro ment of the Illinois Gun Club the world©s rec the results as follows: At 25 targets Webb Gordon, sixth . . 27 2.3 23 22 22 22--139 mulgated there is no doubt that they will prove ord on squad shooting was equaled in one of 24, Scovern 22, Owens 10, Titus 10, Sbaw 21. Sheffield, seventh, 2.4 24 22 21 10 19 129 acceptable to the Executive Committee of the the target events by Edward Rike and Kotla SI. 0. Feudner 22, J. .T. Sweeney 10. Schulfss Leonard, eighth.. 27 24 22" 20 IS 15 12« United States Revolver Association The dial- i Heike.s, of Dayton. 6©.: Col. Gourtnoy, Syracuse, 24. F. Feuduer 215. A. T. Derby 16, Shields 19. Horace, ninth .. 23 22 21 I 1.) IS Hi lift lenge was signed by Comte Clary, president of X. Y.; ,1. A. li. Elliott,-Kansas City, and A. O. The best shooting done of the day was that ot Williams,,....._....., tenth----- .- 24 24 22 1« 17 13 118 the French committee, and that fact disposes ! Connor. Pekin, 111. Each man shot at 20 tiir- E.. \>, Schultz. who. in lire matches, four at 25 Tlit1 new Scries commences May 2 and con of tbo rumors that /the men conducting neg-otia- I gets, breaking them all. making a score of 100 birds, scored but oue miss in each, and In on» tinues Wednesdays, excepting The holidays, tions on the other side were act representative I for the team, Connor Uien made a ru" of 108 at 15 be scored clean, netting him & recwd of Staff 80 and 3iUy ©*, until Joijr *. French revolver shots. I straight. 111 tills out of 115 shot at. May 5. LIFE.

cracks along the line. Each man had Mooney. captain. 80; Capt. J. L. Fox 82. Total twenty-live Bine Rocks, known angles, and COMING TOURNAMENTS. 162. finished as follows: East. Side Gun Club. Newark Christian W. ROM RECORD. Lansdale. team F. Henry 21, Schwartz 18, W. Missouri, Iowa and Pennsylvania in Feigonspon. Jr., captain, 83; George T. Piercey Hen 17 19. Zearfoss 20. Kit tor 21, J. Henry 17, 78. Total 161. Do Houpt 17. Hildebitlc 11, Metz 15, Smith 1(3, Id ne—Richmond Interstate—Deer Medicus Gun Club, Team 1 Dr. Ashley A. Krouse 16. Total 191. Lick Gun Club. Casey, captain, 73; J. .1. Hopkins 78. Total 151. HE KILLED ONE HUNDRED LIYE Medicus Gun Club. Team 2 Dr. H. D. Miller, The Missouri State Game and Fish captain. 67; Dr. B. K. Woods. «8. Total 135. Protective Association hold tbeir twenty- Brooklyn Gun Club Ji. H. Williams, captain BIRDS STRAIGHT third annual tournament at St. Louis, Mo., 62; C. J. Lincoln 65. Total 165. May 14-to 19. For State shooters, com Three matches, five pairs .per man Capt. mencing May 14 is the four men team Money 5. 5. 5. Dr. B. K. Woods 6. 8, 5. medal shoot at live birds and the combi Ten© singles W. H. .Hop-kins 10, A. A. Casey la a Match With Dr, Williamson roadfield 14. Yerkes 20, Yarnall 14. Gilbert nation event, which includes the Missouri 9. Dr. Woods 0. J. ©3. H-opkilis S. Morfey 7, , Clemens 17. Hillside 20, Duffy 17. Johnson State Championship and the Interstate in* Capt. Fox 7, Feigonspoji 7, Piercey 6. , McAlonan 12, Seifert 15, Martin 10. In the dividual championship of 25 birds per man, Fifteen singles, expert rules Piercey .15, Fei The Blue Island Iceman Shows oot-off Yerkes won. gonspon 13, W. Hopkins 13, J. J. Hopkins \\, entrance .$12.50, in each, including birds. Morfey 11, Capt. Fox 10. Dr. Casey 8, Dr. On May 15th the Lemp medal, represent Woods 7. _ : Great Form All the Birds in the KEYSTONE SHOOTING LEAGUE. ing the amateur championship at 25 birds, Twenty singles (©apt. Fox 18, Dr. Casey li, J. entrance $13. Qu May 16 there will be an J. Hopkins 16, Morfey 16, Feigonspon 16, Pier Match Were Killed. Harrison Won the Challenge Cup open event at 10 birds. On May 17th the cey 15, W. Hopkins 10. Sportsmen Review Cup will be shot for Ten singles Dr. Casey 9, Dr. Woods 7, Mor After a Shoot-off. in open competition at 25 birds, $25 en fey 7, Hopkins 7. Barker 7, Feigonspon 7, J. ^. trance, $1000 guaranteed. Hopkins 6. Lincoln 5, Piercey 5. Milwaukee, Wis., April 29. Editor The contest for the Keystone Challenge Twenty singles, expert rul©es- J. 3. Hopkins 19, "Sporting Life:" The greatest live pig Cup, held on the grounds of the Keystone On Friday. May 18. the St. Louis "Re Capt. Fox 19, Feigonspon IS. Wr . H. Hopkins 18, eon mutch ever shot in this city occur Shooting League, at Holmesbnrg, Junction, public" trophy will be placed in open com Piercey 17, Dr. Woods 16, Morfey 16, Dr. Casey Pa., April 28, proved one of the best of petition at 25 birds, entrance $25. with 14. Lincoln 13. .© red at. National Park yesterday, and the tourney, and was only won after some $1000 guaranteed. On Saturday, May 19, Fifteen singles J. Hopkins 13. Morfey 1A, was witnessed by several hundred spec good shooting on the part of the members. ties for "Review"© cup and "Republic" Dr. Woods 12, W. Hopkins 12, Capt. Fox 12, tators. The day was an admirable one for shooting, trophy will be shot off and an open 10-bird Feigonspon 12, Dr. Casey 11,;!! Piercey 10, Lin The race occurred between George and this was responsible for the large at event. coln 9. ,i,r Koll, of Blue Island, 111., and Dr. Wil tendance. The birds were unusually fast The inanimate target events on May 15. Ten pairs J. Hopkins 16r, Capt. I ox 15. V\ , liamson, of this city. Both are well for this time of the year, and several re 16, 17 and in consist of 15 and 20 Blue Hopkins 12, Dr. Casey 14, Feigonspon 13. Lin markably tine shots were made. Rocks, with $1.50 and $2.00 entrance, $25 coln 11, Piercey 11, Dr. Miller. 0, Morfey 8. Dr. known experts with the shot gun, -and Fourteen entered in the shoot for the and $30 added to the purses. Money di both have Avon many important matches Challenge Cup, and at. the last of the ten vided Rose system: three moneys in 1.5 Twenty singles, expert, rules Piercey 20, Capt during the past four or live years. Fox 19. J. Hopkins 16, Dr. >V*oods 15, Dr. Case? birds N. Harrison and Sanford were tied, target events and four moneys in 20, target 15 W. Hopkins 15. Feigonspon 14. Edwar* George Roll held the Du Pont live with clear scores. They shot off the tie at events, Interstate rules to govern shoot Banks 14. Morfey 12. Dr. Miller 10, Lincoln 9. bird trophy at one time and has iignred three birds, and each tied again. In the ing. Magautrap and Blue Rock targets NEW UTRECHT GUN CLUB. in most of the big pigeon shooting second shoot-off Sanford drew a hard driver, will be used. High guns will govern divis The New Utrecht Rod and Gun Club helft events in the rnce within the past few which he hit hard, but. it fell dead out of ion of live-bird events. Paid experts and their shoot at live birds at Interstate Park years. At the Grand American Handi bounds. Harrison kept up his good work manufacturers© agents will be charged 50 April 28. The club will hereafter hold rejf cap he was placed at 30 yeards, but lost and killed sixteen straight in tine style, cents extra in each target event. This ular weeklv shots for members. Two cup* winning the cup. This is Harrison©s second money will be given to amateurs who shoot were shot ©for on this day. Harry Fessei? two. Dr. Williamson has gained a win of the cup. through the first two flays and the same den winning one on a clean score of ten. high reputation as a live bird shot, and The second event was the club shoot, at division on the last two days. Fulford©s A special cup was won by Fred. Thomp has a record of 190 birds out of 200 in ten birds, in which twenty men entered for live bird traps will be used. Lindell Hotel, son. Several sweeps followed the clnl a match. While he shot in grand form the points and money. Vandegrif t and Fos headquarters. Ship shells to Rawliug©s shoot. The scores follow: on this day, he could not possibly over ter were the only ones out of this lot who Sporting Goods Co., 620 Locust, st., St. SHOOT FOR MAY GUP^IO LIVE BIRDS. come such magnificent work as Roll were able to kill all their birds. The birds Louis and they will be taken to the Du H. P. Fessenden (28) .....22221 22222-U performed. This record of 100 birds were strong and fast in this event, and sev Pont Shooting Park, where the tournament S. M. Van Alien (30) .... .22222 22022- 4 eral, good scores were spoiled by hard-hit will be lield. H. B. Collins, secretary. Edward Banks (30)...... 12011 11*22-- * straight has been only equaled before birds falling dead out of bounds. The T. W. Morfey (30)...... 10222 *2222 i by E. D. Fulford, .7. A. R. Klliott, scores we©re as follows: THE IOWA STATE J. H. Hallock (28)...... ,2()220 21222 i }.?r. Carver and "Al" Bandle, the last Keystone Challenge Cup shoot, ten birds, : 0 Sportsmen©s Association meet at Marshall- F. A. Thompson i28) .....22020 12222 i named now deceased. yards; cup to be shot for semi-monthly: ton, Towa, May 22, 23 and 24 for their W. T. Hamilton (28)...... 2*021 11122 i twenty-third annual tournament. The pro Dr. Shepard (28)...... 10120 1*122 * The birds were a very fair lot, Harrison ...... 22221 11221 10 .... .22002 01122- - ©< Imt both men were in their best con Sanford ...... 22222 22222 10 gramme for May 22 and 23 is at targets. P. E. George (28). . . Gelklcv ...... 22210 22222 0 Twelve events will be shot each day at 15 H. C. Hawes (28) ...... ,12000 21012 {. dition, and out of the 200 shot at, not Vandegrift ...... 21011 12122 9 targets, $1.50, with five moneys, class shoot Henrycm y Krynu.1 ju (28)\*"-v ...... ••• •""*"00122 20200-""y" ( one really escaped. Dr. Williamson Shoot for special cup, 7 live birds b. A Davis ...... 11101 12122r- 9 ing. There will be five high average prizes Thompson 7, T. W. Morfey 6, Edward Banks 5 lost five birds, >of which four fell just McCoy ...... *222* 22222 8 for amateurs each day, amounting to $35 outside the line, and the other was Henry ...... 21221 02022 8 Henry Kryn 5, H. P. Fessenden 5, W. T. Ham Brewer ...... 21202 02212 8 and $0 low average. llton 5 H. C. Hawes 5, J. H. Hallock 3. hard hit, but iiew farther on. Travis ...... 21221 OHIO 8 The L.. C. Smith cup shoot open only Sweepstakes, 5 birds, all 28yds. -Banks 5, Mor George Roll©s shooting was brilliant, Whittaber ...... 11120 12211 9 to members of the Association will take fev 5, Hallock 5. Thompson 5, Kryn 4, \an Al and he pulled ; down bird after bird Darby ...... 22222 *0022 7 place May 23 at 20 targets, entrance $3.50. len 4. Hawes 3. Billings 3. - > with wonderful accuracy, centering Van Loon ...... 01122 02*22 7 On the third day, May 24, live birds will Sweepstakes. 5 birds Hallocb 5, Kryn 8 every one and using both loads with Fitzgerald ...... 00121 10202r- (V be shot. Event 1 at 5 birds, $2.50. Event Thompson 5. Banks 4. Billings 4. Painter ...... *2011 021** 5 No. 2. at 7 -birds, $4.00. No. 3, the State Sweepstake, miss and out Banks 4, Kryn a rapidity. It was noticeable how quickly Hallock 3, Billings 3, Morfey 2, Thompson t Shoot-off for ties Harrison 6, Sanford 5. trophy team race. Xo. 4, at 10 birds, $5.00, and surely his birds were killed. Club shoot, handicap rise, points and tickets and No. 5 at 7 birds, $4.00. Birds trapped Hawes 1. The first bird missed Avas the eighth, to members, open sweepstakes, $2.50 entrance at 20 cents each. Hotel Pilgrim, will be which was Williamson©s. His next loss Vandergrift (30) ...... 22122 21122 10 headquarters. Ship shells to L. C. Abbott, BUFFALO AUPUBON CLUB. was on the 58th round. So sure were Foster (20) ...... 12122 12212 10 secretary. Milwaukee sports of Williamson©s vic McCoy (30) ...... 22220 22022 8 THE INTERSTATE Simon Defeated Kelsey For the Clin Henry (30) ...... 12220 1222* 8 tory that they Avagered even money at GoiUler (29) ...... 12202 2*222 8 shoot at Richmond, Va., will be held May ton Bidwell Trophy. this stage of the game, and several Brewer (30) ...... 21022 21011 8 23 and 24. Ten events are scheduled for Besides the regular programme of targe: hundred dollars changed hands. Darby (28) ...... 2*022 22121 8 each day, seven at 15 and three at 20 Blue events held April 21, at Andnbon Park, This was Roll©s second match at Van Loon (28) ...... *2011 22221 8 Rocks with $1.50 and $2.00 entrance fees. Buffalo, N. Y., a. special event at hvf, W. N. S. (30)...... 22022 22022 8 Price of targets, 1 cent each. Murphy©s birds for the Clinton-Bidwell challenge 100 birds, and it stamps him as a won Trayis (30) ...... 02102 02222 7 Hotel headquarters. Purses divided Rose tropby was shot off. It proved to be qn« der. A return match will be shot in Davis (28) ...... 22220 11001 7 system. Ship guns and shells to T. W. of the most interesting of all the racer Chicago at an early date. Whittaker (28) ...... 1120O 11202 7 Tignor©s Sons, 1219 E. Main street, Rich yet held for the trophy. The contest wa> , The scores of the match follow: Painter (29) ...... 0222O 20111 7 mond, Va. On May 25 a live bird handicap between F. D. Kelsey, the present holder ©Match at 100 live birds, 30 yards? rise, for $100 Harrison (30) ..02101 21201 7 will be shot at 20 birds, entrance $10, three and C. Simon. Kelsey lost after a hart a side. Fitzgerald (28) ...... 12100 20101 6 race. Bach tied oil 21 out of 25. In tin Cheyney (28) ...... 02022 20022 6 high guns to win money. Goo. Roll. Blue Island. Ill THK DEER LICK GUN CLUB shoot-off Simon outfinished the veterat 21221 12222 22222 11221 21122 25 Sanford (2il) ...... *020* 22102 5 Kelsey by one bird. This now makes eight 22212 12222 12212 22211 22222 25 Wynn (27> ...... :...... 00001 22012 5 will hold their fifth annual target and live in all©who have qualified for the final rac< 22121 11222 21111 22122 12122 25 Sheeler (28) ...... 00012 00020 3 bird shoot at Chicago Junction, O., May 16 at 50 live birds to be shot at Auduboi 11121 22212 21222 22212 11222-25 100 Paist (28) ...... 00002 20020 3 and 17, Ten target events have been ar Park on Decoration Day tor the possetf Dr. Williamson, Milwaukee. Wis ranged with entrance fees $1.50 and $2.00 sion of the trophy, in the badge event 22222 22011 21112 11122 22111 24 for 15 and 20 targets. No. 8 event will be Simon and Kelsey tted" far Class A badge, 1112121221222221122122222-2,5 TRADE NEWS. for an $80 hammerless gun. Blue Rocks each scoring 24 out of 25 "targets. ,T. J, 22222 22*22 21222 2*222 22222 2:? will be thrown from a Magautrap. Reid won Class B badge. The scores: 122*2 22221 22222 22222 *2222 23 05 The N. P. Leach Co., Swanton, Vt.. man On the second day four live bird .races Events...... 1 2 3 f Two seven bird sweeps were shot, ufacture a superior article for guns and have been made. No. 1, at 5 birds. $3.00. Targets...... 15 15 25 © With the following scores: bicycles. It is called the "N. P. L." As No. 2, at 7 birds, .$5.00. No. 3, at 5 birds, a gun oil it is far superior to anything now $3.00, and No. 4. at 7 birds, $5.00; miss and C.Simon...... 15 13 24 2! Brent No. 1. 7 live birds Johnson 7, Barto 5, on the market and will always keep a outs to follow, handicap 28 to 31 yards. J. J. Reid...... 9 11 18 11 Whit<- 7, Collins 7. .Blake . 5, Hare (i, Roll 7, New Commercial Hotel headquarters. F. D. Kelsey...... 15 14 24 21- Kourrta IS. Stewart 6, Mial 6,, Case 4. Burn- gun from rusting. As a bicycle lubricant J.Jacobs...... :...... « 10 19 .. hatn (i. ITno fi. Bush 6. Giituz G. Leugerton 7, it is unsurpassed, having the right body AT CHAMBERSBPRG, J. Fanning...... 14 12 25 21 M. S. White 7, Bolaiwl 4. Deiter 5. and lasting qualities without being gum the Pennsylvania State Sportsmen will hold K S. C..©...... 12 10 ©.. IS E©Tent No. 2, 7 live birds Johnson 4, Barto my or sticky- It is sold by gnu dealers their tenth annual tournament May 15, 16, H. C. Burnett...... 13 10 .. 18 7. White 5, Tollins 6, Blako 5. Roll 7. Bourda throughout the country. The N. P. Leach 17 and 18. There will be; sweepstakes at Foxte...... 1« 4, Mial 5, Klapinski 6, Case 6. Burnham 5, Co. also manufacture a gun grease in paste ©Fifteen and live pairs. Uno 6, Bush 6, Hare 3, M. E. White 5, Deiter form, crystallized sperm, lead destroyer, 10 and 15 targets, team and individual Clinton-Bidwell trophy shoot at 25 live birds: 1, Viek 6. gun polish in boxes and non-freezing reel, trophy events for members of the Asso C. Simon .....222*2222222*0*12122212222 21 lock and clock oil. If your dealer does not ciation and team and individual trophy F. D. Kelsey. .22221 11201 2*221 *2222 222*1 2J handle the N. P. L. gun oil write to the^ events at live birds. In the open events Shoot-off at, 10 birds: PRINCETON THE WINNER. manufacturers©. for amateurs seven events are scheduled C. Slmou ...... 22222 02222 S * * * for each day, with a total of 150 shots at Kelsey...... ^,21212 2*202- I They Defeat the U. of P. Gun Club The Peters Arms and Sporting Co.. Cin a cost of $12!50. Fifty per cent, of profit For the Prize. on target given as average money. Paid "Wayne Gun Club. cinnati, O., are a new firm just started in experts and manufacturers© agents shoot By M score of 112 to !)0, Prineeton car that city. They have a magnificent store, for price of targets in open events, but The monthly club shoot of the Wayne GUI ried off the honors at the annual shoot well stocked with everything in the sport receive half of profit as average money. Club, of Philadelphia, on April 28, was won bv witli Pennsylvania, at I©rinceton. N. J., ing goods line; all makes of guns, rifles and C. C. Green, with a score of 21 broken out of revolvers, fishing tackle of every kind, ath In the open live bird events there will be 34. There were also a number of sweepstake April 28. A high \\rnd had a tendency to two "©-bird races, with $5.00 entrance and event©s. The score follows: lower the scores. Thirty targets p"r man letic goods, hunters© cothing, etc. Write two 10-bird races, with $5.00 entrance. Club Shoot. Shot at. Missed. Broke. were shot, the men shooting in squads of to them for catalogue. Honey in target events divided Rose sys Green...... 34 13 21 live.. McMilUui doing the best work, break * * * . tem. Ship shells to J. M. Rnnk, Cham- Soistmaii...... 32 17 15 ing 3U straight. Parrisli and Bold, of Pcnn- Rolla ("). Heikes, of Dayton, O., the bersburg, Pa. Morris...... 32 19 13 sy, killed 23 each. This victory gave famous trap shot, has bought out his part .1. Dillon ...... 25 13 12 Princeton the five silver cups for tho ensu ners in the Heikes© Hand Protector Co.. Hartung...... 34 22 12 ing year. The score: and will hereafter run the business him AT INTERSTATE PARK. Smith...... 48 37 11 PUINCETON. ! PENNSYLVANIA. self. The Heikes hand protector is iudis- Sweepstakes Morris 8. William Dalton R, McMillan ...... 30| Parrislj ...... 23 A Hot Team Match Won by Banks Walter Dalton 8. Green 6. Klair 5. Dillon 4, pensible to every trap shooter, and will last Hasting 4. Conrad 3; Puff 3. Johnson 3. F.lbort...... 27] Bold ...... U3 forever. and Morfey. Laughliu ...... 22] Cooper ...... 1ft * * * Sweepstake: 10 targets Morris 10, William Carmen ...... 18j Pagit ...... :17 Interstate Park, Brooklyn, was the scene Dalton 9, Dillon 8. Puff 7, Walter Dalton 7. Spalding ...... 15 Carlyle ...... 17 Robert H. Tngersoi! & Bros., 163 Wash of a big clay-bird tournament on April 26, Green 5, Klair 5, Johnson 4, Soistman 4, Hart ington street, New York, are sending out at which sonic of the best known trap- ung 4. Total ...... 112! Total ...... Of) their new net trade price list of specialties, shooters about New York participated. The Sweepstake: 10 targets Soistman 7. Morri* novelties and sporting goods. Write to principal event on the programme was a 7, Walter Dalton 6, William Dalton 5. Dillon team competition for two cups presented by 3. Klair 2. Puff 2, AMBLER DEFEATS LANCASTER then.) for their latest catalogue and price Sweepstake; 10 targets Morris 8. Dillon 7, list. the Medicus Gun Club, of Brooklyn. After William Dalton 6, Klair 4, Puff 4, Walter Dal a. hot race in the teeth of a high wind. ton 4. In a Close Team Match Shot on the Thomas W. Morfey..and Edward Banks, Sweepstake: 10 targets Morris 8, Walter Dal- Ambler Grounds. Blue Rocks at Sharon. comprising the New Utrecht Gun Club team I ton 6, Dillon 5, Klair 4, Puff 4, William Dal won the trophy with Capt. A. W..Money and ton 4. Ambler, Pa., April 20. The first contest Sharon. Pa., April 29. :-The Ithaca Glui Club (©apt. J. L. Fox the runners-up. The con of the match between the Ambler and the held their weekly shoot yesterday., which re- ditions called for 1-00 l.hie Rocks per mail, Lansdalo Gnu Clubs was shot off on the stilted as follows, the event being 25 Blue Rocks: A Trophy Offered. William Myers 11, W. Naylor 15. H. O. Nye 13, the trophy to be won by any contending The Interstate Park Association nre offering Ambler grounds to-day, ami won by the .1. H. Young 12, G. Cartwright 14, Spa IT 9. \V. team three times, not necessarily in suc for open competition at targets, conditions to bo former on a margin of eight targets. Tho R. Ulazer 13, T. G. Thon;as 15, William Dun- cession, before becoming the personal prop made known later, a sterling silver trophy, value rnce has been creating considerable inter ham 12. K<1 Lewis 5. A. Filler 12, Fred Filer 7, erty of the winners. The scores follow: $150, to be sbot for at Interstate Park, Queens, est among shotcrs in this section, and tho A. Fulton 13, J: Sweeney !», F. Lewis 4, ,7. | New Utrecht Gun Club, Team 2 Edward Borough of Queens, Long Island. First event, result was a surprise to all, for it was Lewis 14, .7. C©rtrley 9. S. Swartz 13. .1. Spun- 18, j Banks, captain, 82; Thomas ^W. Morfey 82 May 15, and thereafter each month; the cup t6 thought the visitors had an easy thing, as H. Nye 18, W! Glaser 8, L. J. Lewis 7, *VY. ! Total 164. become the property of the winner of thrt# they had secured the assistance of several Dahringer 7, J. Lewis 15. ! New Utrecht Gun Club, Team 1 A. W. events. Entrance, price of targets. 14: SPORTING-

The Sportsmen©s Association Were won by RoMa O. Heikes, shooting a Remington Hammerless. Third and and fourth prizes were won respectively by E. D. Fulford and Le Roy B. Woodard with Remington Guns.

the L. C. Smith team live bird trophy has been found ami turned over to the THOSE YOU KH01. State Association. The trophy will be shot for at Chaiubcrsburg, Pa., May 17.

HOT TOO PERSONAL BUT JUST PER- Chas. Brinton made a clean score of 25 Blue Rocks in the club shoot of the . SONAL ENOUGH, West Chester (Pa.) Gun Club on April 26.

Paul North, of the Cleveland Target C. Robinson, C. H. Miller, D. Prich- Company, has been taking a trip through ard and E. E. Scheuck, all of Scrauton, France in the interest of Blue Rocks Pa., caught 225 trout which weighed and Maguutraps. They charge 10 cents when dressed 62 pounds. These were AT THE 19OO a shot at Blue Rocks there, and don©t taken at Hookers, near Mt. Poconp, Pa., rush things very rapidly. A few tour reached by the D., L. and W. Railroad. naments under the rapid-tire system The Pocouo Mountain House is a fa GRAND AMERICAN HANDICAP would wreck a well-to-do shooter hi a mous resort for trout fishermen and short time. Still, now and then we rind many good catches have been made in Besides winning the Cup, Du Poiit Smokeless held its own some of our .American shooters kicking the nearby streams. over the price charged here. numerically with any other powder used by the straights, but;.of tire 24©s,-there were more shooting *© Du Pont " than all the other powders put together. Frank Pannele.e, of Omaha, won the W. R. Crosby, traveling representa State target championship at the State tive of the Baker Gun & Forging Co., shoot, Omaha, Neb., April 25, breaking Batavia, N. Y., continues to show the 25 straight targets. He used a Reming good shooting qualities of the Baker E. L Du Pont De ton gun. Schultze powder and U. M. C. hammerless gun. At Lincoln, Neb., factory loaded shells. April 19, he killed 25 live birds straight WiLMINGTON, DEL. from the 31-yard mark, taking first N. I1. Leach, of the Robin Hood Pow money, $140, alone in a field of 31. In der Company, Swanton, Vt., was in the target events he was high man, Philadelphia on Friday of last week. breaking 397 out of 405, an average of He was returning from a Western trip, 98 per cent. He made one run of 105 where he had met with good success in straight on April 19, and one of 74 getting several of the large jobbers to straight on April 18. He us,ed a Baker AT handle the Robiu Hood smokeless pow hammerless gun, of Paragon grade, E. der. _ C. powder in Leader shells, loaded by the Winchester Repeating Arms Co. The irand American Handicap of 1900 The West Chester (Pa.) Gun Club will hold its ninth annual spring shoot W. F. Quiinby is making a Western FOUR of the eight straight scores were made by men who used either on Saturday, May 5, $25 added money trip for E. C. and Schultze powder. " SCHULTZE " or " E. C." and 2-cent target events open to all. Although they were in direct competition with nine other smokeless The shooting will commence at 11 A. George Roll, of Blue Island, 111., de M., and the events consist of 10, 15 and feated Dr. Williamson at Milwaukee, gunpowders, "SCHULTZE" and " E. C." won more than FORTY 20 targets, with 50 cents, 75 cents, $1 AVis., April 28, in a match at 100 live PER CENT, of the purse, or over $2300 of the $5555 divided among the winners. and $1.50 entrance fees. Shells for sale birds. Roll made the remarkably good on ground. score of 100 straight birds to 95 for Williamson. Both men shot from the 30 THE AMERICAN "£. C/^&^SCHULTZE" GUNPOWDER CO., Ltd Harry Lemcke, of Savannah, Ga., a yard mark with 50 yards boundary. Roll Works: Oakland, Bergen County, N. J. Offices: 318 Broadway, New York. well-known and popular sportsman in used a Remington hammerless gun, S1/^ the South, has tak

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THE \VEST VIRGINIA SHOOT. After the match the fQlTqwing scores werw IN KANSAS CITY. of the others could possibly equal this th y made at. 15 targets, viz. :-K;H. Lay 14, Bates, did not shoot out the last live rounds. Preparation* For a Great Tdlirna- I-oomis 12, Smedley. CliucUnitt 11. Dot-worth 10, The summary of the shoot at singles \vas Loomis. L. E. Dinsmoor 0. Ciirtwright 8. The April Shoot For Elliott Trophies meiit In That State. as follows: Ev,.flt No. 2 Smedley 12, Cljckner 11. L. E. Had Larjre Attendance. Kd. Banks ...... 79J.J. B. Hoffman ....82 Sistersvillo, West Va.. April 23. 1000. Dinsrnoor 8. Cartwright 7, McLouth, Ash, li. The April shoot for the Elliott diamond L. C. Cornell .. .6st Capt. Barker...... 8t Kditor © ©Spot-tin;,© Life:" Having just, re- Walsh 5, Farmer 4. trophies, emblematic of the live bird and F. K. G©sleeve© .©.77©iJ. J. Fleming ...... 78 tunieii .from Charleston. W. Va., where Event. No. 3 Dorworth. Loomis 14, Crozier, inanimate target championship of Kansas C. W. F©g©nspan. . .8<>i A. A. Schoverliug ..77 I have.been in the interest of our- coin- Loomis 12, Bates 11, Oles, Kiinber 10. Mc Louth. II. C. Lay. Svnedlev y, Cartwright 8, City, took place at Washington Park, T. W. Morfey .... .33! W. Hopkins...... 81 in K State tournament, which is to be April 28. As usual the interest centered Dr. Cascy . . . . .77J J. B. Hopkins .....61 held i©u the Capital city June 19, 20. and McLouth 7. J. Walsh 5. Dr. Woods. . . . .«:$©; C. M. Lincoln.. ...53 21, iiud«;r the auspices-of the Beech wood Event No. 4 Donvortb 14, Bates 12, Case iu the shoot for the wingshot trophy, Crozier 11, Kimber, Loomis lb, Cartwright thirty-three entering into the shoot for Dr. Mills ...... 77[F. B. Traey ...... 77 Hod and Gun Club, I should like space for MeLouth 7. the pigeou trophy, as against twenty-two J. S. b. Remsea . .S3i Ira -Mc-Kaue...... 6©J a brief; report of my visit. I am happy Event1 No. 5 Bates, Kimber 12, McLouth S, contestants for the target medal. Hoy to say that, I found the Charleston people- Loomis 7. very much©alive, -and working like beav Overly, won the target trophy; his actual STANDARD GUN CLUB. ers for©the sucvcess of our fourth annual score of forty-one out of titty, with *he meeting. The Beechwood Club is one of TRAP AT COI4JMBUS. nine he was entitled to as his handicap, Storr, Lupus ami E. C. Led in tho th.e strongest, slio©otnig ©organizations in the giving him a gramd total of fifty, while C. O©Day made the best actual score, Practice Invents. £?tate. and with the "management of this Teal Won the Wolfe Challenge tonniuiuout in the hands of such elegant breaking forty-eight out of fifty. Standard Gun Club met at Monumental Trophy on a Tie. The weather was ideal for shooting, al Park, Baltimore, Md.. April 24, in prac gvntleuien as General .J. A. Holley. Hon. tice work at inanimate targets preparatory .© . A. IleGuyter, Messrs. YV. F. aud.H. though a trifle too warm to make the birds The first contest for ,the Wolfe challenge fast. They were ©a good average lot of to the opening, on May 1, of the regular \i>. Gos©horu, Dr. .1. N. Mahau. Jno. D. trophy brought a high-class of shooters "to season of four months, iu course of which Lewis, J. A. Jones. D C. Ueay. \V. ©T. strong birds, however, and the general the Sheriuan Kod©aud Gun Club©s shooting work of the shooters "was good. Five men the club prizes will be in the balance. l.evi aii©d others, 1 think I should be per grounds, Columbus, (>.. April 20. Fourteen men shot and new shooters are fectly safe ( in guaranteeing that .this will Not only was the shooting in the special tied for the trophy 011 twenty-four out, of a possible twenty-five. They were George joining the Standard weekly. l>o by ©far the greatest tournament ever trophy event high class, but everyone The day was favorable for good scores held in West Virginia, and we have had seemed to be on their mettle and it has Stockwell, W. A. Smith, Glint B. Cockri©J, and E. C., Capt. K. H. Storr and Dr. Lu some good© ones.© There will ©be $50*0 In been© a lo©ng time since the work of the W. W. Herman-and "Duck" Fairman, and pus averaged 95 per cent, o-f the targets (old hard cash added to the sweepstake Sherman members as a whole was as they will shoot off the tie for the place in shot at. events, open to the world, besides sev good as it was iu all the events of this the final shoot for absolute possession of Included in the s;hooting scores append eral fine gnus and other valuable mer shoot. the diamond at the next trophy shoot. ed was an arrangement by which E. C., chandise prizes in State events. An at II. S. Rhoades, who shoots under the George Stockwell aurt Bob Ostertag tied Hill and Lupus, as a three-man team, won tractive programme telling all ©about© "it name of "Teal," won the Wolfe challenge for the "target" medal at the March from Storr, Dunout and Bossom, at 25 will be ready for the mail about the trophy and pretty near everything else shoot and Stockwell won out iu the shoot- targets per man. The tirst named team middle of May. and may be had for the that was in sight. He had to shoot for off on a score of 43 to Ostertag©s 40. won by (J9 to 07, the scores of the men, iskiiir-. The club grounds are located at everything he got, however, for Shaul The scores follow: in the order here named, being 2-1, 22, 23, ..cecli wood Park about two miles from tied him in the Wolfe trophy contest and Twenty-five live birds. to 24, 21, 22. The day©s scores follow: lie business part of the city, with direct was only one bird behind him iu the Fairman (29). .21221 21222 21102 11121 22121 24 hetrie line and cars running every few shoot-off. The scores: Herman (30), .12121" 12110 11122 12221 12222 24 Targets 10 15 15 15 15 15 .13 iiiimrtes. The writer hud the pleasure of Smith .(20) . . .21212 22211 22121 21120 22122 24 v-isiting ©>these beautiful grounds Saturday Shenaan badge contest: 25 targets. Stockwell (30).22122 11112 12121 02121 12122 24 Bossom>rn ...... 7 11 14 13 14 13 14 hist..arid I can assure all prospective vis J. C. . 11111 mil 10111 1111.1 11111-24 Cockrill (30). .12211 10121 lllll 22122 22211-24 "E. C !©.©..©.! 10 13 13 ir> 15 15 14 itors© that the acc.ommodatious both at the Teal . 11111 11 It! 10111 lllll 11111-24 Beach (29) .. .21110 12122-112*1 12111 22121-23 Hill...... 9 111 12 14 12 12 . . French lllll lllll 11011 lllll 11101 23 Dupontnt ...... 9 11 12 15 H 15 . . p::rk and in the city will be first class in Spang Wright (29). . .11121 21111 lllll 22102 22102 23 every respect. The club house, which will 10111 lllll 01101 lllll 11111 23 Turner (28). . . .21220 12*12 12121 21221 22221-23 Storr...... 10 14 13- 14 15 Shaul 11111 11110 11011 ollll lllll 2£ Reno ( JO)..©... 1©2222 22222 22221 22120 01222 23 Lupus ..... 10 14 15 14 14 not© be over seventy-five© yards from the .lack . 11111 11111 1111010111 11101 22 il two Magautraps, is a fine large building, Smith (28). .. .21112 21112 22222 2221* *2212 23 Jack. .... 8 12 7 10 Fink . 11111 Ollll 00111 lllll 11101 21 Clapp (2S> .. .12211 11222 22120 11*11 10112 22 King,iifnY. .©.".©.©, .... 7 10 11 12 containing eight elegant rooms, with Urlin . 11011 m 10 11011 lllll 11101 21 Porter (32). .. .21221 2222* 12122 11222 22100 22 Frank . . . . . 7 10 12 11 broad porch on two sides, and with bowl Rex .. 11110 lllll 11110 lllll 01010 20 Johris<;on...... 6 11 9 10 Hill (29)...... 21222 12112 20201 22211 12* 111-22 ; 8 ing alley, complete, at the extreme left. ,. 11110 urn 11000 mil looii io Uooney (2f»). . .02111 11101 11222 12101 21122-22 Beck!)tier . '...... , .... 4 8 7 7 The superintendent of the grounds oc Pansy 00011 10010 10001 OHIO OU001 10 Gregory <2S) -.11221 1*101 12221 21122 12110-22 Louis...... 7 13 cupies a part of the bouse, the club re Wolfe trophy shoot; 50 targets. O©Day (32) ..©2222 21222221*212222*2222-22 Adams.IS...... 9 13 1:5 8 serving rooms for their cashier, storing shaut ...... urn urn iiioi urn urn Mills (29) ....221212*212222212222022202-22 jis...... 7 10 guns, ammunition, etc. The club has se 10110 lllll lllll lllll 11111—47 MHlett (28). ...21221 12112 1221* *102l 12211-22 curer! the services of one of the leading Teal ...... mot lllll ollll lllll 10111 Herman (30) . .21220 22220 22222 22*22 02122-21 caterers of, Charleston, who will serve mil 11111 11111 mil imi—47 Hixon (27) .. »21111 10012 2H21 12211 122*1-21 Forthcoming Events. n nice- lunch at noon each day at tin; French .lllll lllll 10101 00111 11101 Rramhall (30).02221 *22()2 22122 20222 22222-21 May 7-12, Chicago. Illinois State Sportsmen©s grounds, and on Tuesday evening. -June; imi imo mil 11111 11011 43 Alien (32) ....1021121122222201201*21212-21 ABSoclation tournament. K. S, Hice. Prog- 11). .the. ladies of, Charleston are to give a Wolfe .lllll 10111 10111 lllll lllll L©gfellow (28).20122 12211 11*22 122*2 11210 21 iileut; Hooui 1524, Masonic Temple, Chlca-©u banquet to the visiting shooters and their 11110 10111 lllll 10111 00111—43 Overly (29)©. . . .22122 22202 21111 0**21 12121-21 111. ladies©; the tables to be arranged on the Spang .01011 1101.1 11110 lllll 11011 Cockrill (30) .2200222121 222222020222222-21 May 0-10 Xacher. Misite; ©Peters Cartridge- TO porches of the club house, and it is not 10111 11011 lllll 11110 11011—41 Higby (26) ....20221200122122202021 11122 20 and King PowtTw Co.©s tournament.© .lohii necessary for me to say that everything Shoot-off on 47. Shnms (30) ..2212122*221*02201221222*1-20 I©arker, manager, 2*54 Junction avtuue Detroit will be up to date. While in-the city, the Teal ...... 11110 mil lllll lllll 11111-24 Fernkus (2(i). . .01222 *2002 22120 21212 21211-20 Midi. © © Hotel Kuft©uor. one of the largest and ...... 11011 urn urn omi 11111 23 Glasner i27) ..1120012201220122120101110-18 May 10, 11 Tyrone. Pa.. Tyrone Gun Club©s Rerkev (2(i) . . .12222 21112 20222 00200 10022 18 target tournament. D. D. Stine. secretary tltu-st.ho.tels in the State will be shoot Fletcher (28) .,1211122021*2200001211100-17 May 14, 18 Missouri State Sportsmen©s 2Sd er©s headquarters. Any additional infor CLEVELAND GUN CLUB. Dickinson (20) .2121* 220W 0 annual touruaineui, St. Louis. © H. B. Collius mation concerning the a1)ove may be had Rickmers (30) .122*2 20w —5 secretary. © by addressing Mr. J. A. Jones, secretary. Stanley "Won the First Badge and Abernatby (27).022*2 010W 4 Charleston, W. Va.. Yours very truly, F,ii. May 15, 16. 17 and 18 Chanibersbarg Pa Redwing the Second. THE TARGET SCORES Tenth annual convention and tournament of O. Uower. secretary-treasurer, the VV. Va. Hcp.Brs.Tot.] Hcp.Brs.Tot. 1©eunsylvauia State Sportsmen©s Association S. Sportsmen©s Association. The Cleveland Gun Clut> held its regular Beach 40| Grimes 40 J. M. Hunk, corresponding secretary. Chain- shoot at Cleveland. O., April 26. The at Stoekwell 43| \Vrljiht -16 bersburg, Pa. tendance was larger than usual. It was Scott .... 40] Cockrill 34 May 22, 23, 24 -Marstarlltowa, la.. State Sports C. H. LAY WINS THE TROPHY. an ideal day for shooting, and the scores Hickerson 46 i Berke.v 44 men©s annual tournament. L. C. Abbott, sec were correspondingly good. Stanley won J. Rooney. 401 Millett . 48 retary. Defeated J. D. Diiismnor at the Oil the first badge, and "Hedwiug" tlie sec Clapp 45! Gregory 45 May k:3 and 24 The Interstate Association©s ond badge. Score: Smith 45! Ostertag tournament, under the auspices of the West City Gun Club. Erhardt .. 44 j Herman . End Gun Club, at lUclimoud, Va. \V. U C. H. Lay, Jr.. succeeded in defeating J. Redwing ...... 10111 Ollll 01101 11011 Hill ..... 37 40j Overly . Coltjultt. secretary. I). Diusnioore for the possession of the J lllll nm 11111 ] 1111 35 Simms . . . 40 431 O©Day ., May 23, 24, 25 Ehvood, Ind. It. Campbell trophy, at Oil Citv. Pa., April Douglass ...... loill 11001 lllol 01 Oil Alien ... . 45 45| Uigby ... May 30, 31, June 1 London, O.,- two days tar 2.S. by a score of 8(i to 74. In spite of the 11011 mil 00001 10111-28 gets; one day. live birds; $200 added. Franklin ...... 11101 Ollll 11001 01011 FEIGENSPAN A WINNER. May 31, June 1 Krie Gun Club tournament rain a large number of spectators were on 11001 11101 0110U. 00011-26 Huntington, Ind. George Key Holds, secretary© hand to witness the contest. As the shoot Elliott ...... 10101 10111 11110 Ollll June 5, ti. "--Ohio Trap Shooters© League tourna ing was very hard. Mr. Lay©s score was an lllll 10010 nm 01110—30 He Captures the Eagle Trophy For ment, Columbus. O. excellent one. Mr. Dinsmoore had been Hopkins .. urn 10011 10001 oom the Imst Time. June 5-8 New York State Association for the pick for the past week with a bad cold, and 00011 nm 01001 11111-27 Protection of Fish and Game; 42d an though.suffernig with a severe headache, he J. I. C. ,. mil 11110 moi 10111 C. W. Feigenspau, of Newark, won the in nual tournament, Utica, N". Y. H. L. Gates, caiuc in and" defended the trophy, rather oom 01001 nm mn-32 animate target championship of Greater president. than forfeit it his score was a very good Stanley .. 11101 lllll imo nm New York and vicinity on April. 30, on June 5 and 6 Flint. Mich.. State Trap Shooters© f-ne- under such conditions. Mr. Dinsmoor lllll nm 11111 11011-37 the grounds of the Brooklyn Gun Club. League. J. Parker, manager. has. however, proufptly tiled another chal- Mist ... ,...11111 10101 Ollll nm Under the conditions the trophy was first Juno 11-15 Interstate Park, Queens, Borjugb tf lauuc. and the next time the result mav In 11000 11010 mn 01011—30 shot for iu, open competition, and it was Queens, New York, Interstate Association©s different. As a preliminary. ('. H. Lay. J. Lewiss . .. 11110 OHIO 11011 Ollll won by Mr. Feigcuspau. who is a member first annual Grand American Handicap at tar I). Dinsmoor. Smcdley. Loomis and Click- 11001 10110 oom 01111—28 of the South Side Gun Club, of Newark. gets, 511000 added. Programme ready May 10. Johns .. .. 10111 10111 11001 lllll He then successfully defended it against Edward Banks, secretary-treasurer, 318 broad- uer shot at five pair of doubles and scored 00001 Ollll 01111—30 way, New i ork. respectively 10. .">. !». 7 and 7. Mr. Lay has nm .7. S. S. Remseu and F. K. Sinnock, wiu Hill .. . . 10100 Ollll 11011 10011 had challenged in turn. He was next com June 12, 13 and 14 Sioux City, la., sixth «n- been challenged to shoot for the trophy by 01100 11011 11011 01001-25 noal amateur target, tournament of Soo Gu.1 Mossrs. F. S. Bates. L. C. Kimber. R. C Scott .. .. OHIO 11011 lllll 10110 pelled to win the trophy once more in Club W. K. Duucau, secretary. © Lay. H. C. Doi©worth. B. H. Clickuer. A. lllll 10111 10101 11110 31 open competition, and this he did ou the June 19-21 Charleston. West Va. Fourth an Smedley and J. I). Dinxmoor j n the order Dutton . .. 01010 11000 01100 1)1001 date above named. nual tournament of tlie West Virginia Stare named. The scores follow; 101) Blue Hocks, 11110 lllll 11010 01100-22 Nineteen crack trap shooters took part Sportsmen©s Association, under the auspices unknown: SHOOT-OFF. in the contest. Each of the contestants of the Beechwood Uod ©and Gun Club; $5oO C. Lay, Jr.01151 11111 111101111101011-21 shot at one hundred inanimate targets added money in open events and valuable nn-r. Douglass 10001 nm onio 11111 chanciisc in State events. J. A. Jones, secre 11111 01111 01111 11111 01111-22 01101 10111 lllll 10110 30 thrown from traps at unknown angles, 11110 11111 01111 11100 11101-20 and twenty-five doubles. tary. Charleston, W. Va. Hill .. ..01101 1110(1 01101 July 11 and 12 The Interstate Association©3 11111 11111 11111 10111 11110-23-8C mil 11011 10111-255 At the end of the shoot at singles Feigen Dinsmooro loool 11 lop mil 01101 mil is spau had scored 86 and Captain Barker, tournament, under the auspices of the-Canon- Redwing 10101 10111 11110 diet Gun-Club, at Narragausett Pier, It. I. 1111001011 10011 11111 10010 17 nm 11011 10111-34 his nearest .competitor, ©84. In the shoot Ol©i©.i 11011 11110 00111 11110 18 Fred C. Screnson. secretary. Clliott . mn ma 10101 at doubles, Feigenspau scored thirty-eight July 12 Sherburne Gnrt Club target tournament, 11111 mil ioon inn 11001 21 ~<-i lllll 11011 11101 11111-35 out of the twenty -five doubles, uud as Sherbounie, N, ¥. J. I;©. Pa©lilfprd, secretary.