THE SPORTINGCOPYBIOHT, 1894, BT THE SPOBTINO LIFE PUB. CO. SNTEKED AT PHILA. P. O. AS SECOND CLASS MATTER. LIFE VOLUME 23, NO. 2. PHILADELPHIA, PA., APRIL 7, 1894. PRICE, TEN CENTS.

thing was ridiculous, but rather than and is batted so fiercely that he has to take an give way before the second is con­ appeal to the Courts, whi:h cluded. The man who follows ni a may do THE SPORTING LIFE. would be irksome and unprofitable, he RHODY'S LEAGUE THE STATE LEAGUE good work and hold the opposing side down LATE NE1SBY WIRE. A WEEKLY JOURNAL will sign American players instead. materially, and yet be unable to win out There is still a possibility, however, his game, because It is impossible to over­ Devoted to that the authorities may be called upon IS NOW QUITE READY FOR THE CAM­ come the lend which was obtained while SOME TROUBLE IN THE CONNECTICUT to settle the status of ball men, as the DOPTS A SCHEDULE OF CHAMPION­ his predecessor was occupying the box. BASE BALL, BICYCLING AND National, Eastern and Southern Leagues In justice to the last , Mr. Young contends that some record of such in­ GENERAL SPORTS AND are all interested in the question. The SHIP GAMES. PAIGN OF 1894. STATE LEAGUE. employs Umpire Ems- stances should appear in the official score. PASTIMES. lie, of St. Thomas, Ont.: the Wilkesbarre Club, of the Eastern League, lias under Full Corps of Umpires Already En- A -Season Championship Sched- CONFIDENT BROOKLYN. Recalcitrant League Players Come in Published by contract Joe Knight, of Hamilton, and the Savannah Club has signed Infielder nle Adopted Alter a Long Debate More Sanguine of Beating New York Out ol the Wet-An Organization THE SPORTING LIFE PUBLISHING CO. Laroque, of Windsor Mills, Quebec. gaged Tie Championship Dates- Than Any Other Team. It is believed that the National Board Tn Washington the other day Tom Philadelphia, Pa., U. S. A. will yet be called upon to fight tho List ol the Players Under Contract The Case ol Henry Decided in Kinslow, of the Brooklyn team, made a Meeting Postponed-Decisions by case. In the interest of base ball it is pretty stiff wager that the Brooklyns to be hoped that the board will take to the Six Club Members. Fa?or o! Reading. would finish higher in the League race the Western Association Directors, FRANCIS C. RICHTER ) Ed;Editors. such action, in order that we may have FRANK A. EGAN this year than the New Yorks, aud when a judicial decision on the by no means chaffed about making such a bet he Etc. new question whether base ball playing Providence, R. I., April 1. The Pottsville, Pa., April 2. The spring made another with the same man that CONTENTS: is a profession or merely labor in the ioard of Directors of the State League meeting of the State League Base Ball Brooklyn would land at the end of the Base Bull News...... Pages 1 to 7 common acceptance of that term. f base ball clubs met again Saturday Association was hold here to-day. The season fourth or better. Bicycling News ...... Pages 0 to lit n Cottrcll's block, Pawntucket, all mem- following delegates were present: Presi­ Apropos of Kicslow's confidence COMECTICDT'S LEAGDE. >ers of the board being present. The dent, K. K. Meyers, Harrisburg; secre­ King, foot Bull, Aquatic, THE BALLS IN PLAY. in his team it would be well President Durant Resigns in a Huff Trigger, Elc...... Page 7 Secretary of the League was empowered tary, H. H. Diddlebock, Philadelphia; to impress upon the public mind Billiards, Athletic, Cricket, An Enormous Number Used and Lost o select umpires. Michael J. Quigley A. F. Douaghue, Altoona; William Ab­ tho fact that there is no insincerity The Case of Pitcher Korwan. Turf, Kcmiel...... Page 8 ivas elected treasurer of the League. bott Wilmau, Heading; John J. Hanlon, in the ISrooklyu players' belief tl.at they Special to "Sporting Life." in the Big League. Hazleton; John G. Honecker, Alien- can beat the New YorUa in spite of the Washington, April 4. President Hie pitching distance was fixed at 55 New Britain, Conn., April G. A spe- SUBSCRIPTION BATES: "eet, the National town; M. J. Swift and M. K. Sanders, latter's improved playing strength. The be­ ial meeting of the Connecticut League Young has been engaged for several League distance. The lief Is in them, and it is founded to a One Tear...... 84.OO ichedule presented by Manager Joseph Scranton; John F. Smith, Pottsville will be held here to-day to consider the days past weighing and measuring the and William Parks, Eastou. great extent upon the rather easy way Six Months...... 2-*5 base "balls to be distributed to the var­ Jelany, of the Stars was adopted as fol- they walked off with the Metropolitan resignation of President Harry H. Dur- Three Months...... 1-35 ows: Mr. Parks presided at all the ses­ int, owing to newspaper attacks upon ious League clubs prior to the opening sions. The first session was held at 1 championship last season. To the Brook­ Single Copy...... - M>o. of the championship season. It is a On the grounds of the Kuesells May 19, lyn players, rather than to any other inn in connection with the schedule. "lydes; May 30. A. M., Banners; June 9, Wick- o'clock this morning and was uot ad­ team in the League, Uusie is no terror. The"Journal aud Courier," of New PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. tedious task, but it has to be gone journed until (>.oO Foreign Postage, HI.O4 l!xlr» per Annum. s; June 23, Stars: July 4, P. M., .Wickfords; o'clock. All the time On the other hand, Kennedy and Stein are Haven, was the only paper that pub­ through with every year. Mr. Young uly 7, Banners; July 21, Clydes: Aug. 4, was taken up with settling the con­ a sort of double-breasted bete nolr to the has on' hand, ready for shipment, about Voodbines; Aug. 18, Stars; Aug. 25, \Vood- lished the schedule, although several tract with Henry, who was finally given Giants. It was apparent all last season State papers tried to get a copy. It DISTRIBUTION: eighty dozen regulation balls, which will iiics. to Reading, Hazletou's case uot being that the New York men were half-beaten SPORTING LIFE is the only Banner Boys May 12, Wickfords; May 20, before he game whenever they met the was charged that Durant sold the news be apportioned among the clubs in tars; June 2, Clydes; June 23, strong. weekly paper (to our knowledge) blocks of six dozen each. Every Wickfovds; lirooklyns at Eastern Park. Hence you to the JCew Haven paper, but this ho ball uly 4, A. M., Russells; July 4, P. M., Clydes; Henry was fined $25 and awarded to will hear the members of the Brooklyn -lenies. He will be asked to withdraw requiring a perfecting press and nine that is tossed out upon the diamond by uly 14, Hussells; July 21, Woodbines; Aug. 11 Reading. This caused a strenuous kick team and their followers east of the Brook­ Ins^ resignation. hours, at a speed a League umpire has to be carefully Voodbiues; Aug. 25, Stjirs. from Hanlon, of Hazleton, who talked lyn Bridge of 10,000 per Woodbines May 12, Rut-sells; May 20, Wick- already talking In all confi­ The case of Pitcher Korwan, who hour, to complete an edition. This inspected and passed upon by President against the click for two hours with dence of having a work of ease and pleas­ Young. Last season 3800 balls were ords; May 30, P. M., Stars; June 9, Banners; the hope of securing a reconsideration. ure beating the New Yorks out In the jumped his Norwich contract to sign is not a claim of 90,000 circulation, but used in the race for the League pennant. i'ne 23, Clydes; July 4, A. M., Wickforcls; series. with Brooklyn, will also be considered. uly 7, Clydes; July 14, Stars; July 28, llus- But it was a waste of the raw material, On this subject President Young, of the it is a elaim and demonstration that the Mr. Young says the clubs which have t-lls; Aug. 18, Banners. and the resolution to reconsider was Tho Brooklyn players all believe their circulation of THE SPORTING LIFE is Stars May 19, Banners: May 30, A. team for this season is stronger than it national Board, writes that Norwich has the largest grounds do not lose as many M., lost. Then the schedule was taken up was last. They expect Daub by far larger than any weekly published balls as those with small parks. For in­ Vlckfords; June 2, Russells; June 9, Clyrtes; aud finally adopted. It was practically to show up no legal claim to the pitcher. President "uue 16, Woodbii-ts; June 30, Hussells; July as a pitcher equally as strong as Ken­ ioung says that President Durant of and almost equals the largest monthly stance, the New Yorks, Philadelphias and , P. M., Woodbines; July 21, Wickfords; Aug. the same as that prepared by Mr. San­ nedy and Stein. In Gilbert at third they Brooklyns did not use over twenty-five ders, of Scranton, and as passed gives the Connecticut State League, advised on a monthly basis. The papers are , Banners; Aug. 11, Clydes. claim that the weak spot on the nine has Mr. Young that his league had voted to) shipped by express as fast as printed and dozen balls during the entire season, On WleUfords May 19, Woodbines; May 30, P. general satisfaction. The dates follow: been cured, and if Gilbert does not an­ the other hand, ciubs like Chicago, Cin­ I., Banners; June 2, Woodbines; June 16, Tottsville at home With Heading, May 2, swer Shindle will. All last year they apply for protection under the national any and all news stands in the following cinnati and St. Louis used upward of tussclls; June 30, Banners; July 7, Stars; 3. 30 (A. M.I, July 3 (1*. 51.1, September 1, were short a regular out fielder. Tread- agreement. President Young sent Du­ cities or localities should have the paper thirty dozen. Chicago topped the list uly 28, Stars; Aug. 7, Clydes; Aug. 11, Kus- 4. 14, 15; with Easton, May 21, '£i, June 25, way, it is believed, will supply this lack­ rant a copy of the agreement for his on sale the day specified opposite to each ells; Aug. 18, Clydes. 26, July 24, 25, August 2,'i, 24; with Hazelton, ing ingredient. And when such a good guidance in making application, etc. in this respect last year. Clydes May 12, Stars; May 28. Hussells; May It), 17, June 10, 18, July 19, 20, Au­ player as Shoch Is asked to sit on the In discussing the subject of base balls Hay 30, A. M., Woodbines; May 30,- P. M., gust 20, 21; with Scranton, May 18, ly, June since then Mr. Young has heard nothing locality: bench because there is no place for him from Durant, and up to April '2 the New York City...... Saturday A. M. Mr. Young said it is a remarkable fact tussells; June 10, Banuers; June 30, Woodbines; lit, 20, July 21, 23, .4,iKilsr 7, 8; with Allen- on the nine the team surely has no very uly 4, A. M., Stars; July 14, Wickfords; July town, May 23, 24, June 22, 23, July 26, 27, weak place in its nine corners. Just where Connecticut League had not even ap­ Biooklyn, N. Y...... Saturday A. M. that no trace is ever kept of the second August 25, 27; with Altooua, May 7, 8, June Troy X Y ...... Saturday A. M. ball used in a game. It is the last 28, Banners; Aug. 25, Wickfords. the New Yorks are doubtful the Brooklyus plied for protection. Pitcher Korwau it ball B, 7, July 9, 10, August S, 0; with Harrlslmrg, a minor. Buffalo, N. Y...... Saturday A. M. that is coveted, and when the game The following umpires were elected May 9, 10, June 8, 9, July 11, 12, August 10, are unusually strong, for no one will dis­ Albany, N. Y...... -Saturday A. M. is ended the winning club will just as 'or the different clubs: John Doran for pute the fact that Corcoran is one of the Boston, Muss...... Saturday A. M. soon think of losing a train as to leave he Unssel; Patrick Laughlin, for the Sjcranton ati home With Hazleton, May 2, very best shortstops in every sense of Springfield, Mass...... Saturday A. M. banner Boys; Frank McCale, for Clyde; 3, 30 (!'. M.), July 4 II'. M.), September 1 play In the League. CONDENSED DISPATCHES. Portland. Ore...... Saturday A. M. the ball park without carrying away (2 games), 14. 15; with Allentown, May 7, Providence, R. I...... Saturday A. M. the ball that was in play when the ieorgo O. Gardiner, for Wick ford; Pat­ 8, June 11, 12, July 10, 17, August 15, 16; Special to "Sporting Life." Montreal, Can...... Saturday A. M. contest ended. The other ball seems rick Hay. for Stars; and Walter Darcy, with Eastou, May 'J, 10, June 13, 1-1, July a, AN INTERNATIONAL, LEAGUE. Catcher Fred Lake has signed with Toronto. Can...... Saturday A. M. lor the Woodbines. 10, 13, 14, August 13, 14; with Heading, Slav V\ ilkesbarre. to cut no figure as a trophy, except 25, 20, July 0, 7, Aug. 6, 7, Sept. 0, 7; with Montreal Moving to Start Such an Baltimore, Md...... Saturday A. M. in the eyes of some local enthusiast, The following players have been en­ Lyuchburg has been admitted to the Vir­ Washington, D. C...... Saturday A. M. gaged by the different clubs: Pottsville, May 2S, 2!), July 2, ;!, Aug. 3, 4, Organization. ginia League. New Orleans. La...... Saturday A. M. who sometimes begs it from the umpire Sept. 8, 10; with Altoona, June 1, 2, 21, July Louisville, Ky...... Saturday A. M. or one of the home players, who hap­ Clydce Birch, p.; Sherry, c.; MefHone, Ib.; 28, 30, Aug. 28, 29; with Harrisburg, June 4, Montreal, April 2. The considerable suc­ Pitcher Kennedy has at last re-signed Erie Pa...... Tenant, 2h.; Ciattertoii, 3b.; Darley, s. s.; 5, June 30 (2 games), July 31, Aug. 1, SO, 31. cess that attended amateur base ball last with Brooklyn. , .Saturday A. M. pens to get hold of it after the game. T. Chatt.rti:ll, 1. f.; Mulioney, O. K. Ford, r. year in Montreal left quite an Impression Pittsburg, Pa...... Saturday A. M. Mr. Young says he has often wondered Reading at home With Pottsville, May, 4, 5, Minneapolis has signed Frazer, of the Chicago, 111...... Saturday A. M. Agllew, Bilrry and Cole as substitutes. 30 (1>. M.), July 4 (A. M.), Sjipt. 1, 3, 11, 12; on the advocates of the game on the dia­ Chicago City League. Cleveland, O...... Saturday A. M. what becomes of the balls that are Tames T. Ijmib, manager. with Hnrriaburg, May 7, 8, June «, 7, July 0, mond, and the probabilities now arc that At Cincinnati Wednesday, Cincinnati Cincinnati, O...... Saturday A. M. introduced into a single game. Some­ Russells Joseph Dehr.K'y, manager, Gibbons, 10, Aug. 8, 9; with Altoona, May 9, 10, Juue 8, a league will be formed before the open- beat Minneapolis 11 to C. St. Louis, Mo...... Saturday A. M. time* six aud eight balls are used to .; K. Burk, p.: IVndergast, Ib.; Farnlmm, », July 11, 12, Aug. 10, 11; with Scranton, May Ing of the season. The intention in the Milwaukee. Wls...... 2h.; Dorun, 3b.: Lnrkey, s. s.; McMoou, 1. f.; 10, 17, June 18, IS, July 19, 20, Aug. 20, 21; lirst place was an international league, Mike Kelly has signed outflelder Georgo .Saturday A. M. complete a game. They go over the Callahan, e. f.; Keiiny, r. f.; Cooney, substitute. with Hazleton, May IS, 19, June 10, 20, July Wood and catcher Moran, for Allentown. Detroit, Mleh...... Saturday A. M. fence, but in a majority of cases they composed of Ogdenaburg, St. Albans. Kansas City, Mo...... Monday A. M. Wickfords Archie OHtley, manager. Kodnuin, 21. 2«, Aug. 17, 18; with Alleutown, May 21, House's Point, Montreal, Ottawa and Manager Burnham signed a contract St. Paul, Minn...... Saturday P.M. are brought back and put into play again. Ib.; Kmie, 2b.; Taylor, 3b.; R, Hanimund, 22. June 25, 211, July 24, 25, Aug. 23, 24;'with Farnham. This ought to make a com­ to put a Bridgeport Club in the Connecti­ When the game is over it is difficult B. s.; Dillian, 1. f.; B Hnmuiond, c. f.; Kelly, Esston May 23, 24, June 22, 23, July 26, 27, cut League. Denver, -Col...... Mondar A. M. . f.; Dawley,' p.; Couley, c __ ' Aug. 25,2 27. fortable working!! league, aud there Is no Omaha, Neb...... Monday A. M. to locate the surplus balls. As strange -, HazletonHazle at home With Scranton, May 4, 5, reason why it should not be made to pay. Catcher Farrell has decided to go to San Francisco. Gal...... Tuesday P. M. ns it may seem, an old base ball is hard Stars M. J. Kelly, manvMpir." BSCumon't; tV; ~ The American end of the contingent, how­ Washington aid offer bis services Philadelphia, Pa...... Saturday White, p.; Kennedy, Ib.; Meagher, 2b.; Keilly, JO~Uv M.), July 4 (A. M.), Sept. 3, 4, 11, 12; A. M. to find around a club house. Ih.; McOeddy, s. s.; McGarigle, c. f.; Man- with £aston~ "May-7, 8, June 11, 12, July 10, 17, ever, seem to be holding off with the idea to that club. I'nrrlsbtus, Pa...... Saturday A. M. ling, 1. f.; Cl.trk, r. f. Yugust 15, 10; with Aih'utown, May 9, 10, June probably In their heads of working what Manager Ilurnio is lu Chicago, trying to Newark, N. J...... Saturday A. M. Haulier Boys James Parker, manager. O'Con- 13. 14, July 13, 14, Aug'.'IS,-14; with Potts­ might be a more "favored nation" clause trade pitcher Strattou for one of the Chi- .ny one finding delay in the delivery THE LEAGUE UMPIRE CORPS lell, Nolan. Ixivett, Corig:iu. O.N'eil, Thomas ville, May 25, 20, July II, 7, Aug. 6.. 7. Sept. In the diplomatic relations of the base cano catchers. it, 7; with Heading, Mny 2.S, 29, July" 2;-»r'S1<*J of THE SPORTING LIFE as per the Paiker, J. Parker, Crossen, E. O'Connell, Sul- ball world. That thero will be a base Tonij Tucker has signed a contract Believed to be the Best the League Ivaii. Mi-Williams. !. 4, Sept. 8. 10; with Harrisburg, June. 1, 2, ball teasjue In Canada there in no doubt, with the liosion Club, with an increase ut above table will oblige the publishers Has Yet Had. Woodbit-es J. B. Hyde, mamger. Kennedy, .7, 28, July 28, 29, Aug. 28, 29; with Altoona, but whether tUc three suggested towns salary over liiat year. by immediate notification. Efforts will -.; I»vttt, p.; Ilyan, Ib.; Cavanaugb, 2b.; >;ne 4, 5, 20, 30, July 31, AUK. 1, 30, 31. will be able to see 'the.tr way and come President Young has made up his mind ItMSsoll, , Harrisburg at home With Altoona, May 4, 5, The meeting of the Tri-State League be made cheerfully at all times by the 3b.; Land}-, s. s.; McTtonald. 1. f.; !ily 4, 2 games; Sept. 3. 4, 11, 12; with Potts­ In Is yet another question. -Letters \\afv, -.which was to have been held at Tillin with regard to the umpires to be chosen Flynn, c. f.; Lemion, r. f.; Cwrroll, substitute. been received from the representatives of publishers to overcome any delay or ob­ this year, and the list is Hurst, Kmsli ville, May 11, 12, Jime 11, 12, July 13, 14, Aug. ^ Montreal TTo.-..'--- - >» o^, - ~ ou.iis Apsil 2, was postponed till April 10. The League will meet again April 7 3, 14; with Reading, May 14, 15, June 13, 14, " ;" .vfllcb express an ardent desire to struction in delivery. Lynch, McQuaid, O'Rourke, Swartwood at the same place. ______given an uncondl ^) release bv the St. and Stage. If this announcement if Jay 10,'17, June "in, '20, I'liiy T9!''20,* lA'ug.'"l'7', form part of the newly proposed league. _S; with Easton, Muv M, 19, June Hi, 18, July A meeting of delegates will be called In Louis Club. He willlTTTiNibly s'lgn will! right the League will have the best staff CARRYING WAR INTO AFRICA. 21, 23, Aug. 20. 21; with Scranton, May 21, 22, a few days, and if the Yankees do not Ihe Minneapolis Western Leag ~ it has had for years. The friends of C. June L'5, 20, July 25, 20, Aug. 23, 24; with turn up, there will be a triangular league On Monday last Baltimore W. Stage hope the announcement is Overman Wheel Company May Enter Maileton, May 23, 24, June 22, 23, July 20, 27, 11 i., o. .*.<, Mo,y Orleans Tuesdnv. HnTrJi Aug. 25, 27. formed among the Canadians clubs. More more bent New Orleans ti to :i; on Weitocs^ WORMSETTLING. authentic, for they have unbounded faith the General Sporting Goods Busi­ Allentown at home With Easton, May 3, 5, convenient distances could hardly be fetind day Baltimore again beat New Orleans in his ability to discharge the duties of 30 (A. M.), July 4 U'. M.), Sept. 1 (A.M.), 4, 11, than Montreal, Farnham and Ottawa. The to 2. the position. Stage is the champion ness. 15; with Hazloton, May 11, 12, June 8, 9, traveling expenses would be next to noth­ As a result of the bicycle war be­ July 9, 10, Aug. 8, 9; with Scranton, Hay 14, 15, ing and hotel bills very little more. The Western Association directors have WHAT IS THE PRECISE STATUS OF amateur sprinter of the United States, fixed the president's bond at $1(100, and and won the 100-yard sprint in the tween Spalding Bros, and the Overman lune 6, 7, July 11, 12; with Altooun, May 25, Wheel Company, it is <|iiito likely that 20, July 6, 7, Aug. 6, 7, Sept. 0, 7; with Head­ the treasurer's bond at $:«KX): McVioker bn* THE BASE BALL PLAYER? Amateur Athletic Union, Central As­ ing, June 1, 2, 29, 30, July 31, Aug. 1, 30, 31; MANAGERIAL TRIBULATIONS. been assigned to Des Moines; and Thurs­ sociation games, in Cleveland, on Septem­ the sporting goods field, heretofore prac­ with Pottsville, June 4, 5, 27, 28, July 28, 30, day have been made Ladies' Day. Tuc ber 2, 1891$, in .09 4-5, thus equaling the tically monopolized by Spalding Bros., 'ng. 28, 29. Captain Comiskey Puts Kicking next meeting of all the board will be held will be entered by the Overman Wheel Altmna at home With Harrisburg. May 2, 3, at Hock Island, Jane 2. amateur championship record. M.iy SO (2 games), Sept. 1 (2 gumes), Sept. 14, Players on the Rack. A Chance For a Judicial Decision Two facts are noticeable with regard Company. On this important point a ;r,; with Hearting, May 11, 12, June 11, 12, Cincinnati, April 2. Captain Comis­ to the staff. Gaffney, who was once dispatch from Chicopee Falls, Mass., uly 13, 14, Aug. 13, 14; with Pottsvllle, May key, of the , is very in­ A DIFFERENCE OF OPINIOX called the king, is not a member thereof, says: i4, 15, June 13, 14, July 16, 17, Aug. 15, 16; dignant at the action of some of his Whether Ball Playing is a Recog­ "It will be a surprise to many to learn with Easton, May 10, 17, June 10, 20, July 19, As to Who Was the Greatest General and those who saw his work last year 0, Aug. 17, IS; with Allentown, May 18, 19, players in standing out for more salary. have no surprise that the Overman Wheel Company will in Ball Player nized Profession or Merely Ordin­ to express, but it is the very near future manufacture all kinds lime 10, 18, July 21, 23, Aug. 20, 21; with He said to-day: a pity that a capable man, suoh as he of outdoor sporting goods. Mr. Overman Hazleton, May 21, 22, June 25, 20, July 24. 25, "There are men on the Cincinnati team Who was the greatest ball player? For was, could not restrain himself and re in alluding to this said: Aug 23. 24; with Scrautou, May 23, 24, June who are drawing $2000 less than they did years this has been a mooted question ary Manual Labor. tain his usefulness. The other fact " 'Our relations with Spalding for some 22. 23, July 20, 27, AUK: 25, 27. in '90, and yet they have no complaint to and will probably continue to be until years past prevented us working this busi­ Enston nt home With Alleutown, May 2, 4, make, and jv>t people wonder why my hair is that there are seven regulars in­ ")0 (P. M.). July 4 (A. M.), Sept. 1 (A. M.), 3, 12, is turning gray! I do not deserve the treat­ the game itself has passed into history. stead of only six. This will obviate the ness. We have had it in our minds for a 14; with Scrnnton, May 11, 12, June 8, U, All!!. In Reach's Guide some of the leading The case of the Canadian ball players. long time, and immediately the opportunity ment Vaughn is giving me.'Never lu his necessity of calling on the substitutes, 8, 9; with Hazleton, May 14, 15, June 6, 7, career did he play two consecutive seasons base ball lights of the country have ex­ Third Baseman Thompson and Pitcher as it is not offered we decided to begin operating Julv 11, 12: with Harrisbmg, May 25, 2ti, July Mulhall, under contract to the Buffalo probable that two regulars without delay. We have very great facili­ 6, 7, AMR. 0, 7, Sept. 0, 7; with Altoona, May with any club before I took Mm in, after pressed their preferences. George Wright will bo incapacitated at the same time. ties In our works here for the manufac­ 28, 20, July 2, 3, Sept. 8, 10; with Pottsville, every other club in the twelve had de- thinks Cal McVey; Frank Bancroft says Ball Club, who, it is held by Inspector elded there was no room for him. of Immigration As soon as Stage acts as umpire the ture of such articles and we can supply lime 1, 2, 25, 20, 29, 30, Aug. 30, 31; with Buck Ewing; (Jus Schmelz favors Char­ De Barry, come under question of his amateur standing can bt goods of the very best quality at a great re­ Heading, June 4, 5, June 27, 28, July 28, 30, "Tip O'Nelll quit Cincinnati vowing that ley Ferguson; Oliver Tebeau and Mark the provision of the Alien Labor law, has brought up. duction in the present prices. In addition Auc. 28. 29. I put him out of the business left here Baldwin think Anson fills the bill; Frank created no small amount of comment in our numerous agents throughout the States There will be two championship sea­ an enemy of mine, when nine out of every ten people thought I'd kept him in the Selee is divided between Buck Kwing base ball circles, where ball playing is LEAGUE BULLETIN. will have the advantage of stocking our sons. The first opens on May 2 and and Mike Kelly, and Jim O'ltourke, universally regarded as a profession, and goods for eale during the winter season closes on July 7. The second begins ou business too long. It is not all pleasure no as ordinary when the bicycle business is practically handling a ball team, let me tell you, mid Arthur Irwin and Jim Hart award the manual labor. In com­ Another Batch of Contracts Promul­ nil. So far as our bicycle trade is con­ _ uly 9 and ends on. September 15. Each when I think of Vaughn I lose all patience. palm to Williamson. menting upon this phase of tbe case In­ gated by President Young. cerned we shall continue with the same club will play 112 games, 50 in each I do not overlook the fact that he did Most experts will agree with the spector Barry expressed himself quite Washington, D. C.. March 31. Head­ activity as heretofore, and the manufac­ season. The mileage for the different good work last season, but if I had taken opinion that dead Williamson was the sensibly as follows: quarters National League and American ture of sporting goods will not in any clubs is as follows: him out and put Morgan Murphy in lie greatest player of his generation, al­ "Two men made a complaint to me that two way interfere with the wheel industry. Eastern Division. Western Division. would have been offended. By jollying him Oanadian hull players had been hired by I'resi- Association of Professional Base Ball At present we are working a staff of one Miles. Miles. I hurt Morgan's feelinus and swelled though the late Ferguson was probably dent Franklin to play hall here this season. I Clubs. thousand hands time and a half. We Scranton ...... 3715 Altoona ...... 3737 Vaughn's head! Ball players are often ac­ entitled to rank pretty near Williamson. did not even bear their names, hut I promised CONTRACTS FOR 1S94. are unable to keep pace with the orders Allentown...... 2970 Harrishurg ...... 3409 cused of being an ungrateful lot of men. On this point the Philadelphia "Press" to look inlo the matter. The complainants With Baltimore John MoMahon, Tony lilstou ...... 31KO Reading ...... 32!>1 we receive. I have every reason to Pottsville ...... 3318 I used to defend them on this charge, but says: stated that the contracts tended to shut out Mullane, K. Baker, R. Brown. D. think that the bicycle season of 1804 will Hazleton ...... 3190 I must confess that recently I have about "If the ability to play well every department Amerlcnn hall players, when just as good ma­ be very satisfactory.' come to the conclusion that the average terial could be secured here. Tho act allows Brouthers, H. P. Kcitz, John McGraw, " Total ...... 13,055 Total . .13,755 of the game is the only consideration in deter­ If the 13,055 player is inclined to throw down his best mining who Is or was the greatest ball player, skilled foreign workmen to be brought H. Jenuings, W. Brodie, W. Keler ant Overman Company carries out no one who is at all familiar witli the game here to carry on any Industry now to the coun­ Joe Kelley. the idea of entering the special field of friend. It's a broad assertion, but my ex­ try, or If skilled workmen cannot he procured Tbtal railense...... 28,810 perience has been a severe one. There Itself can take exception to the selection of With St. Louis G. F. Miller, F. Sehu- Spalding Bros., a lively1 time is in store are some true men playing the game, but Manager Schmelz. Charley Kergusutl was far and hare for a special industry. Actors, artists, lec­ gart and E. P. Hawley. for the sporting goods business, as the The following are the umpSres ap­ away the best all-around player. IMtcher. catch­ turers, singers, ministers, persons belonging to pointed: Hardy Henderson, Baltimore; you can quickly pick them out of every er, infteldcr and outftelder, batsuum and ba.se- any recognized profession and college professors With Louisvillc-N. F. Pfeffer, W. B Overman company has the capital and Frank Rinn, Lancaster: Larry Ketrick, team." ruuner; there WAS Bo department in the game nre also excepted under the exemption clause, Weaver and Thomas Brown. resources to make itself felt in any in which he did not eiecl. There never was but It is a question in my mind whether tmse With Philadelphia R. G. Alien, J. II enterprise it may engage in. Scranton, and Harry Wagner, Tamaqua. any question about his skill as a pitcher, and, ball c»n be called a recognized profession, 'Hie substitutes are Harry Oampbell, ALAS, POOR HORACE! although it was not generally known, it was and this is tba point that will have to be de­ Sliarrott and S. L. Thompson. With Cleveland D. Philadelphia; David Force, Middletown, a fact, nevertheless, that lie was a competent cided, us it is the only clause under which they T. Young. NOT SO ENTHUSIASTIC. aid Charles Mitchell, Philadelphia. The Insane Manager's Wife Seeking catcher; and, while a member of the Richmond Gun coma here under contract to play in the With Cincinnati George J. Smith. Divorce. team, he cmight Meekin one day and would go United States. I have no desire to do an injus­ With Boston Thomas J. Lovett. Robisoii, of Cleveland, a Bit Dubious in the box himself the next. In the opinion o( tice to any class of pwople, so 1 shall gnlher all PASSING AWAY. Grand Rapids. MIcU, April 3. Papers Hairs' vl'rlght, Ferguson would have made an the facts obtainable on both sides and lay the With Brooklyn James Korwan. About the Coming Season. filed In court here in the name of An.iii lde:il second hasemau. He could cover a vast CUB» before the Treasury Department and let 1IEL.UAS5ED. President Robison, of the Cleveland O. Phillips ask for a decree of divorce de»l of ground, equally sure on ground and Ily the matter be settled there. The department By Washington John Stricker. The Widow of Silver Flint in a Criti­ frmi Horace 15. Phillips, on the ground balls, and a strung, quick thrower. In the takes n liberal view of such matters, ai a rule, N. R YOUNG, Secretary. Club, returned to Cleveland last week cal Condition. of non-support. The defendant Is the ex- outfield he wns equally at home. Tlie last year and as a decision will be returned here within and quickly got the rebellious players in manager of the Pittsburg Club, and for that he played hall he wns only excelled in ac­ a few days, tbe short delay can work little Chicago. 111.. April 3. Mrs. Frank S. GOOD MEN AND TRUE. line on the salary question. After ar­ the past two years has been in a private tual hitting by Sum Thompson, and, barriun Injury to anyone concerned, even If the ball ranging these matters the president in­ Flint, wife of the old Chicago ball­ asylum, at Meivhautvllle, N. J., suffering Fogartv, wns probably the best basenmuer tax players are entitled to come hero under con­ dulged in a little talk about the pros­ player, "Silver" Flint, is reported to be from paresis. Mrs. Phillips has been liv­ the 1'iillndcluhin team. There were better in- tract. It is probably the first time that the A Staff of Umpires For the Westeri in a very critical condition at her home. fielders and better outlielders, perhaps, but whnt question of whether a foreigner cau be brought pects of base ball for this season. He ing here with her father, Dr. H. G. Saun- one man combined to a greater extent all the to the United States under contract to play Uie League Selected. said: 1403 Michigan avenue. During the last ders. qualities that go to make up a great all-around national game of base bnll has ever been brought President Johnson, of the Western Base "It's a pretty poor time of the year to weeks of that fatal illness consump­ player "t" ______up, and tne decision will settle for good whether Kail League, has worked the double cross tion which by degrees obtained the base ball plsylng is a profession or just ordinary on all the old-time umpires In his appoint talk about Itcretsiiig salaries. Of course Pitcher German and First Baseman we think It will be r, good year for the mastery over the once vigorous ball­ FRIGHTFUL END. everyday manual labor. To anyone who knows ments ofr the Western League. All the ok player, Mrs. Flint was a constant at­ Irby. anything nbout the game there appears lo lie a school umpires who have figured nt sundry game, but unless Cougreso gets down \o Washington, April 4. The greatest pair wide distinction between an ordinary laborer times in base ball in the West will be \\eik find settles on something with re­ tendant at the bedside of her husband. of base bull cranks In the Senate are C!or- Catcher Gallagher Victim of a and a bull player. Take, for Instance, tho fact known no more, at least for the prrsen gard to the tariff, business cannot go o:i in It is supposed that such unceasing care mau of Maryland, and Irby of South Caro­ Dreadful Accident. that u club has had such a desire for the ser­ season, and instead its accrstomed \vny. The people who go and disregard of self resulted in her vices of one of these laborers, who twirls a the fans will be given to games have had their salaries cut and lina. Both are old players, and both won Scrauton, Pa., March 2f>. James Galla­ base ball Tor two hours each summer afternoon, an opportunity of breaking in a lot of men they're going without spring suits, el-'., contracting the disease. great reputations rtt the giune. Gonna n gher, catcher of the Euvekn Base Ball that it paid $7000 to another ebib to release the who are strangers to the Western base ui'til they know that times are going to used to be a pitcher aud Irby was first team mid for a time a member of tho man, and then paid $7000 or $10,000 more to the ball public. incprove. While I'm no Ooxey man in ar.y LEAGUE OFFICIAL SCORERS base and captain of a team that never Scranton State Ltngiie team in 1892. d'ed player himself for his services during the season. The appointments were made yesterday fierce of the word, still it Is beginning lost a game. here to-day from the eft'e >ts of a frightful The member of any profession works for hire, and as follows: John Sheridan. Norman Ha In Need of Instruction From Presi­ fall at the Leggett's Creek Mine two days professional base bull playing would seem to be ker, James McDonald and Charley Mltch to look ns if some kind of a demonstra­ ns, much of a recognized profession as acting, ell. Sheridan comes from New York tion of that kind Is necessary to make dent Young. Quincy's Team Complete. aeo. Gallajher dropped down the shaft which it resembles In many respects. A hast* and stands high in Eastern l-rse ball oir Congress realize that something must bs Washington. D. C., April 3,-Ncarly all Qulncy's Western Association team will before being crusbei into a shnpeless n.fcsa ball player may play in Buffalo this season and cles, where ha has figured tho greater done. If thorc Is no improvement in ousl- of the ciubs In ihe League have an- he made up of Jerry Eildinger and Lefty by catching the wire rope of the carriage. In San Francisco tbe next, and In most cases portion of his career. Baker comes fron ness it would not surprise me if in July pointed their official scorers, and Mr. Iturrell. ; Dan Boland and Uay- Internal injuries led to his death. tbe professional player has not even a settled Forest City, la. McDonald is a I'acili brtse ball men call their players together and Young is preparing to send them their llrst mond Tenley. catchers; George Hanley, hcme. If ho Is married and signs with Buffalo, slope man, coming from San Francisco show them their books and demonstrate instalment of bliihk forms. He will also tirst base; 'J'.nrles Thorp, second base; A Buffalo Pitcher Dead. tho custom Is to bring his family to Buffalo for that business demanded a the season. Next scnson the family will be He has been prominent In California basi reduction of submit to them certain suggestions as to Clem Buschman, third base; Al Fisher, Buffalo. April 1. Kugene Callahau, ft moved to tbe town whose club has secured his ball circles. Mitchell is a Pittsburg man. expenses." scoring as close to the rules us their Jmlg- short stop; George Thompson and Al Me- prominent amateur ball player, connected services. He signs to play a certain number of men will permit He realizes that on mi'iy Farland, flel'Jer). for some years with tb* West End Glut) scheduled games during Ihe seiwm at a certain Too Good For Earth. points the oflicial scorers huve to be of the City League, is dead. His dcatli number of towns in a prescribed circuit, just AVill He Never Let Up! Pittsburg, April 3. President Kerr. of guided by judgment. He will also request A Western Inter-State League. occurred at his home on Hudson street as an actor joins a company and contracts to do According to Uobison, of Cleveland, th« the Pittsburgh, declares that the SmoUed them to pay particular attention to me last Tuesday afteruoou, typhoid fever be­ his pnrt in amusing the public during the theat­ j4\v foul bunt rule will beuetit Hostou Italians will not play any Sunday games work performed by the various pitchers. He Detroit, April 2. Fred W. Popkay, of rical season. Ju the off se:ison the ball player New York and Cleveland, and handicap th this year. Referring to the proposition of has more trouble in trying to get up Detroit, and Fred P. Graves, of Hay City, ing the cause. floes little more work than the actor, aud is ex- other teams. He says clever hunters, lik St. Louis for a game there the first Sab­ an accurate estimate of the pitchers' work were at Traverse City yesterday with tbe pectwl by his club to put in his time in keeping bath In April Mr. Kerr declared; "We than all of-the players in the other posl- object of orgufizlng a professional team In condition for the next base ball season." Ward and Van Haltren, of New York to enter a six-club State league. The pro­ Killed by a Batted Ball. Uurkett aud Chllds, of .Cleveland, am must decline the offer, which, no doubt, ious combined. The official scores should Middletown, N. Y., March 2!). Young It was supposed and hoped that the Mr. Yon der Ahe considers a most liberal show at what point in the contest a pitch­ posed league will consist of clubs in Manis- McCarthy and Diiffy, of Boston, will easil. tee, Ludiugton. Clicboygau, Alpe.ua, Pe Henry Schuotl'er, while playing btisc bsll Buffalo Club would bring the case to drop the ball safely in three trials, whil one. Had he offered us $10,000 instead of er is retired from the game, so that due at Jetrersonville, Sullivan County, on Tues­ an issue, but at last accounts Manager the players in the other teams who neve $1500 our answer would have been th< credit may he given to the man who suc­ toskey aud Traverse City. It it proposes same. This 's a fight for principle aud uot ceeds Dim in the bo*. It sometimes hap- to secure permanent grounds and lay ou day, was struck in the abdomen Uy ft Chapman had decided not to make a eould bunt skillfully will uot try it at all. a bicycle track as well as the diamond batted ball. lie. died boou after. fitht. Mr. Chapman said the whole Jfew York "Buu," for " licns that one pitcher uucus up the game, THE SPORTINQ LIFE. April 7.

realize how much free advertising their practically without a single "glass arm." NEW YORK NEWS. club receives in returu for an expenditure Dwyer, Chamberlain and Cross are now LOUISVILLE LINES. of $30 a day. If it wasn't for the news­ the only pitchers under contract to Cin­ CHARLEY FARREL.IJ STILL, WITH- papers, nobody would ever hear of base cinnati. Dwyer's work was very effective, THE OPENING OP THE SEASON AT ball, and the National League couldn't hut Cross was hit rather hard by the OUT THE PALE. live through the season. During the fatal Toledo pollywogs. Cross, however, used THE FALLS CITY. seasons of 18!K), '01 aud 'U2. the newspapers scarcely any curves, wherein he showed A Game of Bluff Between Club and had good rcasou to Ignore the game en­ his good sense. There is no reason why tirely, but instead they stood by it and a player should work too hard In the The Results of the Contests With Player—How the New Yorks Size succeeded in resurrecting It all practice games, as it Is liable to injure Sioux City—How the Local Men up la Practice—The over the land. In this city the papers his playing when the League season opens. Club's Adver­ have worked up the interest to a high Witness Bumpus Jones. Sized up—Praise For Richardson— tising Policy Criticized—News and pitch, a bit too high, perhaps. They have CABNBY'S POLLYWOGS. The Kicking of St rat ton and Grim, Gossip. boomed the New York Club In every way, That Toledo team Is an excellent one. Etc. shape and form, and now, at the opening Jack Cnrney has on* of the best com­ of what promises to be a brilliant season, panies of ball players In the Western New York, April 4. Editor "Sporting the club appears to be imposing upon the Association, and is confident of making Louisville, April 4. Editor "Sporting Life:" Tlie giiuie of bluff between the newspaper* by getting something for noth­ his mark. The team reported here with Life:" In the three games between the ing, when In the past it has had the cream almost no team practice, and put up a New York Club and Charley Farrell of everything for a small outlay of cash. Colonels and Sioux City, the few blown- is still on. John Montgomery, backed pretty stiff article of ball against the in-the-bottle crauks who shivered The Brooklj u Club Is advortlslug all of Reds. The "Barnesvllie wonder," Pastorius, up by the directors, has given the re­ its games. was given a gorgeous send-off by his na­ through the contests were given a porters quite a game of talk, and from NOTES AND COMMENT. tive villagers, and bis advent aroused chance to get a line on the team with present indications Charley cau either Rumor has it George Dickinson has en­ considerable curlosltv. He is tall and Danuy Richardson plugging up the hole sign at the New York Club's figures gaged one of Bigonoy's men to do base slender, not to say bony consists chiefly at short and Jerry Donny back at his or he can throw four sixes next sum­ ball on tho "Evening Telegram." of arms and legs, is not at alt haudsome^ natural position on third. The unani- mer iu order to g»t his salary from the George DavU has a mustache that looks but he pitches a very satisfactory game nrons verdict was that the infield is a Wagners. like a piece of molasses candy. In spite of his wildness. Carney thinks Since then Mr. Young has heard nothing I must call my friend Jake Morse to ac­ he has made a genuine "find" ID this wonder. HicharJson is still about 15 from Durant. and up to to-day the Con­ The New York Club is decided on one count once more. In last week's "Life" young man. Connor, the second base- pounds o^er weight, but he is far from necticut League has not even applied for point not to give iu to Farrell's terms. he calls Tucker down for asking for too man of the team, would do well iu fast heavy or slow en his feet He covers RIP-ROARING^ROIE protection. This gives Brooklyn complete While I think it would be policy to much salary from the Boston Club, and company. Henry, whom Cincinnati re­ a great deal of ground snd when a hot hold of KorwHU. As a matter of fuel, satisfy him by paying what he demands, says Farrell Is doing the proper thing in leased for Bob Carruthers, is batting bet­ one coni'-s his way too b&rd to handle York only had an agreement with Korwan, hanging out for $3000 from New York. ter than ever, and Bob Gilks makes a still I am advised that there is a There's a place called Pell street over perfectly, he recovers himself so quickly HAS ROSY VIEWS OF THE MEW not a contract. great principle at stake and that first-class left-fleldjer. and snaps the ball to first with such Kcrwln Is one of those big green gen­ here, Jake! Come over! THE NEW RULES APPLIED. tlemen, with any amount of strength uud it is a case of "give In to one give lu to That was a beautiful crawl In last Sun­ swiftness that It takes a mighty speedy all." Fan-ell's worth to the New York day's "Herald." Some crank called Jack McQuald is training his eye on man to make the bag ID time He is uot WESTERN ASSOCIATES. lots of natural tuleut. He .'arrics himself the bails and strikes during these spring well on tlie diamond, fields quite like a Club Is incalculable, but !f Johnny says ex-editor down for saying that Davis was a circus player, but goes right ou attending veteran, and Tom Daly says has almost he won't sign him I suppose it goes. The the first man to fill Jerry Denny's place games, and bas given Cincinnati a table to business at the old stand, and the abort the speed and command of the ball which manager now declares that unless Far­ at third base, and asked "Rubbers" if of the uew rules. Latham was the first stop who excels Denny this year will be rell accepts 12500, as offered to him by he remembered Bassett. Keeler and Denuy man to fall victim to the prohibited bunt, entitled to rank at the top of the heap. He Considers the Prospects For Suc­ Rusle boasts. Ho was naturally a bit raw and the crowd cheered when the bunt lu his first game on Saturday, but held the local club, Talcott, Wheeler & Co. Lyons. "Rubbers" crawled by saying that One of the surprises to the public was will call the $7NK> deal off. Meekin and his first statement was correct in that went foul and McQuald called "One THE HITTING OP RICHARDSON. Kutcrbrook's crew lu Hue nicely. In appear­ strike." Latham bunted successfully the He came here with the reputation of be­ cess Most Flattering, and Doesn't ance he is a bit similar to Stelu, but with Furrell going back to Washington, and Davis was really the first man to literally IVtty and McMahou comi.ig back here. nil" Deuny's place and that Bassett. next time, nevertheless, aud gained his ing a weak hitter, but he nas met the more heft every wny, and his delivery is Tlie question arises here, \Vill the Wagners object. The games with Toledo have ball right In the nose every game and See How His not wholly unlike that of Hemming. Keeler aud Denny Lyons couldn't play Association Can Pos­ consent to such a transaction? Probably the bag. If one will take the trouble to been livelier than many a professional smashed It at the right time. Even when OFF TO THE SLAl'UHTBU HOUSE. uot. look over the "Herald" file of ISSil, it contest. Under the ainenl»d rules there he got out It was on good, clean drives. sibly Fall Down. Kiuslow and Shiudie are the very re­ UUSIK A PCKUl BLUFKF.R. will be discovered that the ex-editor has been au increase of batting and base He ran bases, too, with success and Judg­ cent arrivals. The Washington oyster jug­ Amos Uusle came in last Saturday, look­ couldn't say enough in comniendatlou of ruuning. and not a sigle "fluke" hit over ment. Danny Is going to play a beltur gler Is not the sylph some people in the ing like :t race horse, aud not a (iiulten- Ili.ssett's superb fielding at third base that the infield has been made. The predictions game than he has for years, and that Is Capital would have had us tnink. He has burg skate, either. I never saw him in year But then you know "P.cnnett caught of the enemies of the buut have been saying a great deal. Jerry Denny at President Dave Rowe, of the new lots of lard under his vest, anil will have third has shown tl-at because Western Association,is most enthusiastic such spicudid trim su early iu the sea­ Mark Baldwin In Detroit and was one of thus far verified. a man's to go up to the slaughter house aud get son. In a conversation we had together the Big Four sold to Buffalo." Peanuts, NOTES. hair is gray he is not necessarily Incapaci­ over the outlook for his league, and trimmed oft" before lie beglus work for he led me and many others to believe that five a bag! The Toledo Club has a delinquent in tated for good work. Jerry has made Writes thereon as follows: the pennant. Shlndle appears quite luuo- the club compromised with him on the The Brooklyns came within a couple of Bobby Cargo, who, although he has sign­ slops which In other players would be "I have advices from all the cities daily cent and fit, aud has started out to as­ question of (salary. But Ward Informs runs of b?l:ig whipped yesterday by a ed, has failed to report, and wants to termed circus plays, but Jerry take» them In regard to the interest both of the sert h'mself. me ou his honor that Rusle signed at picked nine called the Brooklyn A's. Jer­ play in Oil City. President Long Insists In with such case that playing ball looks press and people in our league for the SILENT Mtt, CORCORAX. the club's final terms, or. iu other words, ry Douuolly's dear little boys will be that he shall uot play with any team like the coming season, and I consider it flattering Tom Corcorau came to town silently, for the same money he received last sea­ dead easy this year. but Toledo, and blames Guy Heyker for SIMPLJEST THINd IMAOINABIA Indeed. Jacksonville ha« a stock company very silently, and the first thing auybody son. If this is so, then Amos is a poor Mark Baldwin would be quite an addi­ Cargo's defection. With Eddie Mayer on You see a twister coming towards third composed of the business men of the knew of it was when be appeared at the man at bluffing. It wasn't two weeks tion to the Philadelphlas. He can pitch the team it Is not altogether clear what base that you think will go over the bag town, and will do well in our league, us grand stand entrance to Eastern Park before John T. Brush *js;tw" him, that good ball vet. if he wants to. use there is for Cargo. and be good for two or possibly three the town has always been a good drawing last Saturday aud asked the gate keeper to Amos declared that if he couldn't get his George 6ore. who has signed with Troy, Harry Vaughn has finally signed. bases. Then you see Jerry, with the mo­ card, and our association being based ou pas two of his friends. The friends were price he'd quit base ball and open a bar­ has been practicing here for two weeks Elton Chamberlain came lu from Mt. tion of the natural athlete that he Is, th« percentage plan, they will be welcome passed and the short stop moved due ber shop In Indianapolis. Such a fright­ ast and is In old time form. He hasn't Clements looking well aud considerably diving down Into the dirt, toss the ball In every city in the circuit. (Juluey Is East, his objective point being the dress­ ful threat made Brush hunt him up on Klown any froth all winter, and declares lighter than he was last year. He made to first and walk away with the air of a good ball town; the people are liberal In ing room formerly ocuplod by the club. the jiuip, with the result that Amos capi­ that he will give the Trojans their mon- the startling statement that he would man who had only captured a pop-up fly. their patronage, and the club Is backed by On Ihe way he ran Into a pnst and gravely tulated iu th» flist throw of the dice. ey's worth. drink no water this year. "No, sir; no It most be confessed that his throwisg to ood, responsible parties, and the outlook bowed his head, In acknowledgment of And thnt reminds me of a little incident And still ttey call them "Giants." When Cincinnati water for nie. The water made first has not been of the catapult variety. fere Is first-class. Peoria Is, I suppose, the supposed apology offered by the post. that will show what a poor bluffer Busie is. Ward's men lose n game it will be "Giants me sick lust year, and I shall confine He has arched them over the diamond, the best ball town In Illinois except Chi­ A gust of wind whipped his face and he Ou Monday, as he was running around are Pigmies." Why not call them "Sau- myself to mineral waters while I stay but even at that he has gotten the ball cago, aud It always a fixture In any asso­ bowed again. He entered the dressing room the field preparatory to dressing for the dows" for a change? here." Chamberlain has accepted terms, there In ample time. Still the weather ciation It may be In. Rock Island and and ran Into a group of Estiirbook's Mur­ street, Bill Norr, the "World's" 270 pound Tommy Esterbrook's team of long shots, but, before he signs, wants some sort of has been bitterly cold, and a player would Mollne their club Jointly, each city ray Hocks and startled those people into base ball reporter, called to Amos and the Murray Hills, will give us a sharp proviso regarding Cincinnati water inserted be exceedingly foolish to throw his arm taking half Uie stock of the club. They a paulc by looking puzzled and solemnly ofi'ered to run him 100 yards for fun. pain to-morrow. In his contract. out of joint at this season of the year. have always done well nnd made money uodiug his head. Next he made the cir­ Amos looked at Norr In disgust, and said: Hartley's umpiring has been of a high Jimmle Canavan has had a lively win­ As to Captain Pfeffcr at second, It Is hardly "What you? Why, you can't run!" ter In Worcester. He bears a fresh necessary to add that he Is to-day, as for lu any compauy. Des Moines hits not bad cuit of the grounds and to everybody who order of excellence. President Youug scar years past, ball since 1S8U, and the people are ripe gave him a cheery salute be returned his "I'll run you 100 yards right here now should not overlook him. on his chin as a reminder of his last sea­ IN A. ClJkSS BY HIMSELF for a club, and will support it in good silent bow. Arrived at the present quarters for fiiu!" asserted the big scribe. Frank Slinpsnn tried to play an April son at polo. In one of the games he had when it comes to playing bag No. . Though etyle Judging from the enthusiasm. They are of the club, he found sufficient speech to "You will, eh? Well, we'll make It for fool joke on Ward last Sunday night. He his jaw cracked by a heavy blow, sun­ he has been so stiff he could only hobble building new grounds, and will start out answer one or two questions, then he re­ ?5 a side." retorted the pitcher. wrote a fake telegram to John, purporting dry teeth knocked out, and then under­ around with a stick after each game waa with good prospects to make money. St. lapsed Into silence; went up to the graud "Five, 10, 20 or 50," replied Bill. "It to be from Treasurer Talcott, asking the went a four weeks' siege of pneumonia. over, he pranced around the diamond full Joseph has some bustling people behind si and, enjoyed a lonely picnic for an hour, makes no difference to me. All I want manager to meet Charley Farrell at the Nlland has become quite popular In of ginger, and in the game made three the club, and, according to reports, can- then stole down East. He stole back again Is a pair of ruuuiug shoes." Grand Central Depot at 10 o'clock that the short time that he has been here, and sensational stops, playing the entire series Dot wnlt for the season to open to beat yesterday, and to-day signed a contract "I'll give you two yards start," said Light. Then Hinipnou told a number of lu his playing at short In the absence of without au . Like Richardson, he the other clubs for championship. Lincoln iu silence. Aud he isn't sayirf nurthln' to Husie, generous to the core. friends to wait around the St. James "Germany" Smith he showed well. showed himself to be handy with the was probably the first of any club to be nobody who ain't sayin' uarthlu' to him. "Xo, I'll start from scratch," was Hotel, see Johnny open the envelope, and The Toledo team went to St. Louis to­ stick. Big Bill Brown is a sight to behold. put In good shape, having raised consid­ See? Xorr's answer. then follow him to the depot. As Ward night, and will pick up several men there. The beef he carried at the close of last erable money by selling stock, and there A NEW CATCHER. As we neared the dressing room aud failed to show up, the laugh aud the drinks Blue, Packard, of Root's Siding, Myers season has completely disappeared, an(J are two good parks, good people back of We have a new catcher on tftp. His were mounting the stairs, Knsle suddenly were on Simpsun. aud Sommers join the team during its he must have lost at least 40 pounds. Bill the club, well officered, and all they want name Is Warner, and some people are won­ turned to me, and said: "Say, this fel­ The deadheads are gnashing their teeth tour of the West. hasn't quite gotten his eve on the ball li a chance at Omaha and St. Joseph, dering what the club wants of him. The low ain't a ringer, U he?" Norr and I over the failure to secure free season PAUL CHAMBERLAIN. yet, but be still runs with his head and and judging from private advices from the club In return wonders why anybody nuly laughed, and asked Amos If he in­ books. About May 1 they'll join in de­ shoulders swaying to (he left, looking like last-named cities, the feeling seems to be should wonder why a good thing in reach tended to crawl. He declared that he would claring that base ball is dead. WILKESBARRE WAITING a sail boat In a high wind. When Bill mutual. Omaha has a new park leased is [licked up. Let the curious portion of run the race the next morning at 10 George Keen, the celebrated Williams- showed up there was a great black circle for live years, at the corner of Seven- the populace keep away from us this year, o'clock. When we got Into the dressing burg aport, has applied for the positlou For Manager Shannon to Recover— around one 3ve and a long tcenth and Charles streets, which Is bet­ for \ve are going to be dangerous all over. room, Itusie and Norr continued their of bat '-arrlcr at Eastern Park. A "bat" Bits of News and Gossip. SLIT Itf HIS XOSB. ter located for the accommodation of the UIDICVLOl'S INDEED. argument. Rusle laughed at Bill's as­ Is a cinch for him. What's tha trouble, Bill?" inquired Mana­ patrons than any ground we have ever sertions at first, and then began to grow They tell mo that Harry Stevens Wilkesbarre, Pa., April 2. Manager ger Barnle. r Jake Morse's suggestion that the umpires serious when the newspaper man said makes more noise than the young bowler Shauuon, whose intention was to report had; have 10 men under contract, hus­ be compelled to wear red breastplates, "My valise fell on me out of upper tling young players, aud they ought to if Amos couldn't do the distance in bet­ who bus been selling score cards at the here on the 27th, but who was detained bunk," said Bill. "I was riding in an giving their age. reputation and previous ter than 18 seconds he'd be a mutton. Polo Grounds since the season opened. by Illness, sends the following letter, which give good accounts of themselves. Work occupation, is on emigrant train." will commence on the grounds at once, u par with his clnlm Just to help matters along I told riddle Uemc-mber "Well, Well's" fate. Harry, was received Saturday afteruoou. It ex­ "Must have had lead in that valise. that only married men should be permitted Burke that Bill wns au ex-professional and speak posy. plains itself: and everything will be done to make them to play first base. Jake's stockings must Bridgeport, Conn., Mnrch 30, 1804. Bill," Mr. Barnle answered, "but tell that attractive. Good order will be kept at sprinter, who won the fat uien's race ut The New York players think the Chlcagos story strong whenever anybody asks you all times, and Judging from the outlook. be sagging. some athletic games last June In 11'4 will surprise the base ball world this Dear Sir: I aui glad to Infoim you I am questions." A SUBJECT OF TALK. seconds. As soou as F.ddie could tip summer. Which way? sitting up for the flret time e 1 train will carry the cranks for the pnst two days, I will be able to bo hummer, though Its capturing two games on attendance. The expenses of each club reported that Lovett did rot speak to vowed: to Baltimore for the opening game with with you the middle of next week. Will let out of three from the Colonels really sig­ will not be more than $1000 per month. Touts during three years past. As a "I won't run this fellow. He's a ringer, Hanlon's Colts. "Well, Well" says he's you know later. If I had not been taken Rick nified nothing. Manager Watklns' team bad Including ground rent and all expenses. matter of justice to himself, Lovett ought and I aiu't a sucker -1 won't run him, I going on a milk train. I would not have hn:l any trouble in tilling tho been playing long enough to get the kiukg The circuit is compact, good towns in to make out a list of the people whom he say!" Everybody sympathizes with Hugh Duffy team complete by this time. Wrote Spalrting to out, while the Colonels as a whole were the East and West, and the outlook for a diil uo speak to. In his palmy days he Roger Connor chimed in with a re- in bin affliction. Imve uniforms at Willtesbnrre by April 5. Hope stiffened up by practice and cold weather, good season is bright." and Plnkney used to walk up and down niari to the effect that If Xorr weighed Henry Chudwlck's story of his meeting you have imirto good hondwny At the purk. and and the pitchers did not let themselves the block In front of the old Wash 1 ptft.-u 1^70 pounds Rusle could uot back out of the with Jim Corbett tickled Ward Immensely. you have succeeded in filling balance of dates out. The Westerners played as if their Park, each pushing a bub" carriage aud rnce, while Ward told Brush's pet that Johnny swears by the big tighter. for next month. "Would write you longer, only live depended on the games, too, while both as silent as t>- sphinx, and If they if lie r.-iu the rm'o Mid wns beaten, hft'ii The Koelev-cured Mets will play the I am not feeling of the best. Itngards to every­ the Colonels just jollied along. Sioux City BROOKLYN BUDGET. ever exchaiu"--" a word as they met It locals ou Saturday. body. Yours truly, have to dress under the graud stand for Johnny Troy is en­ DAN. won one game in the ninth, another la i«nst have oeen In a whisper. tue rest 01 the sesou. tie was >so pos­ deavoring to have Jim Mutrle come down ten tenth, and It took the Colonels eleven «""" """* .OHAfT. from Klmlra and lead the Indians on the Pitcher W. H. Campfleld, In writing to THK CHURCH CITY OPKVe La Chance has a sunte like u^ *....,. ., tered by the gang that he finally swore say that he will report about April 8, to capture their sole victory. Of SEASON' WITH *^>" t> PITCHER. <».-» I,.*',! »,« «„ U_nrl In *V... —— ———— '-ST- '» —— ni-tii. i can officially state that the old course, Manager Watklns is sunset. enough, as early as 7 o'clock Amos timers will wear job-lot uniforms, with makes the suggestlou that a railroad ticket Tom Daly's chops look as though they or enough cash for one be forwarded him, CLAIMING THE PENNANT, was there with Eddie Burke, but he w?s canvas belts. and with pretty good reason. He says It -.iecUcut Person Wanted to had been carved to suit the season. scared blue. He ran neveral 100s on time, rho cold weather and the emporium giving as a reason that "Coxey's army Our mile Wobbledy Mascot Is in evidence doesu't move very swift, and if he has to he had had this club in St. Louis last and Eddie says the best time was 17 sec­ under the gruud stand go hand iu hand season he would have been as high as laim Him, But Tut, Tut !— A Vo« again. He is a year older than he was onds. Amos was in such a state of mind together. Join them he will not get here till the last spring, wlilch is strange indeed. second place. That he has a much strong­ Catcher on Tap, Too — Corcoran when the gang told him it was a few Yule's manager showed a remarknble season is over." er orgnlzatlon than the Browns were, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Louisville and minutes of 10 o'clock that Johnny Duly c.-isc of thtok-headedness In not arranging Frank J. Musser, of Williamsport, has Signs, and .All Are on Board But Boston nave etch one of our leaky won­ cannot be disputed. bad to rub him down. When the alnrni games with the New Yorks. The Prince- made au application for short stop in the Grim Is still holding out for more salary, Two— News of the Week. ders. Now, what will the harvest be? in Koger Connor's Waterbury rang the Inns took away quite a wad as their share Wilkesbarre Club, and it is quite possible President Byrne will Introduce an Inno­ hour, Rusie was as near dend from sheer that he will be given a trial. A cOLtiact and Manager Barnle is scurrying around vation In invitation cards on the opening of Saturday's receipts. the country in search of another catcher Brooklyn, N. Y.. April 3. Editor fright as he ever will be. But as the Why doesn't some League club throw a was mailed him Friday night. to do the hack-stop work, with Bill Weav­ day of the season. The Idea Is entirely minutes went by aud no Norr in sight, lie heck into Tim Keefe? He'd make n better Work, both on the grand stand and at "Sporting Life" Our preliminary sea­ original and the get up uaudsome In every er. At the present writing be is iu Chi­ slowly recovered his equilibrium. At nnin for Boston than Lovett. The lat- grading; at the new Athletic Park pro­ cago, tiying to persuade Auson to give son is preliminaring right straight along. way. noon the '^V'orld" man hadn't shown up, tcr's name is not calculated to frighten gressed nicely during the past week, and Although the Jamaica Bay breezes were The boys were all measured for uniforms hut at 1 o'clock he hove In sight with Hie If the weather be favorable, it will look up Schrlver or Lnnge in exchange for to-day, and everybody Is on deck except- cranks in this vicinity. Stratton. The Taylorsvllle pitcher, like browsing and nipping the noses of the statement that in an early morning prac­ It wouldn't be a bad move for Mike quite like a base ball ground by next Sat­ Grim, has not signed a contract. He has tlng Kennedy aud Griflin. tice spin with the cop on his block he urday night, and It will be about completed multitude, and skipping up coat sleeves J. F. DO.N'NOLLY. Kelly to take the old Mets to Allcntc*tvn. gone back home, ,;nd says he will stay had "bust a gut," and had hauled himself Where Is Judge Culloni? He was lust by the 15th of April. there rather than sign at the figures named and coming out just abaft the ears on home for repairs. Bad as his condition Joe Knight is still holding back for big Saturday last, we opened play for '04 heard of at Havre de Grace, Mil., sit­ In the contract which wns presented to HAPPY HABKISBURG. was then. Bill wanted to run, but Amus ting In a blind waiting for the ducks to money, and Manager Shannon is of the him. T!ie public is getting just n trifle in the presence of about 1000 people, wouldu't have it. come to him. He must have floated opinion that George Kuutzsch, of Syra­ WEARY OK THE GUIM OASB. 300 of whom were ladies. Think of it! A Successful and Profitable Season WARD'S MEN- AT WORK. ashore, as his body couldn't sink, even cuse. Is the cause. The management sav the fight is for » Three hundred ladies, and they squat­ Anticipated. Woll, the New Yorks have had some with weights. Where Is he? McLaughlln, Wllkesbarre's pitcher of principle, and that Grim has been offered practice games and have drawn larger JOB VILA. last season, has changed his views about enough. Both sides insist they will not ted and chatted, of course. They chat­ Harrlsburg, April 8. Hurrlsburg Is all crowds than since the halcyon days of ted men suiile and smile, hut the wo­ ready to play ball wlta a team that will the high salary demanded, and he has give an Inch. Ordinarily the players are 188S-9. The opening gtme with the Jas­ signed and returned the contract sent him with the man holding out, but In this In­ men simply chat for almost three hours, certainly put up a first-class article this pers last Friday, attracted 2000 persons, year and CINCINNATI CHIPS. last February. He says he has been tak­ stance nearly all of them have expressed while Tommy Esterbrook's Murray Hills last until the close of the sea­ uud the Princetons, on Saturday, played ing good care of himself and is in fine trim to Grim the opinion that he had better (not Minor Hills, as the types had it son, now that national protection is as­ before 300. There's a likely lot of col­ rcadv for the opening of the season. sign. Grim talks of going to Indianapolis sured the'League. The lack of this protec­ legians, those Princetons. They put up a HOAV THE NEW PLAYING RULES last week) tried to show all they had tion demoralized the State League last The Murray Hill Base Ball Club, of New; and catching Sundays for a picked nine to learn about playing base ball. The splendid gnuie lu the field here, and gave WORK. York city, has been booked and will play at $25 a game. This, of course, is only year, players Jumping out whenever tempt­ Ward's men plenty of good practice. at Athletic Park on Thursday, April 26, talk, as Grim must surely hope that the brave 1000, including the 300 courageous ed by big salaries, and the only Fells Brooks, short stop, and Otto, first base, Practice Season Begun—Chamber­ and also on Friday, April 27. unless the club will either come to his terms or trade females, sat it out to the last, and have Marks never knew when he went to bed did some superb work. Cubian Giants should decide to come on him off, and he would probably prefer been doing the same thing at every whether or not he would have a whole Ward has placed Jim Stafford at short lain Won't Drink Water—Dearth that date. the latter. The magnates declare he will opportunity since. The town has been team when he woke up the next morning. stop, and so far he has done very well. The Wilkesbarre Club is booked to play not be accommodated Iu either wish. The consequence of all this uncertainty He Is a much harder thrower than Ful­ of Glass Arms—All But Two Reds vaccinated, and everybody is on, aud by was that the League went to pieces be­ the Easton Club at Easton. April 19. A change has been made in the batting the time the weulher thaws, President ler but apparently doesn't cover so much in—Toledo's Team—Notes. order for last season, which is certainly fore the season ceased. Things are dif­ territory. Still he fills the place accepta­ A RADICAL ON'H. Byrne will have to build a refrigerator ferent now. bly, and his batting and base running are APPLICATIONS FOR POSITIONS. For the first time since Tom Brown has on the grounds, iu which to keep his The first game of the season will be helping him Immensely. By reason of his Cincinnati, April 3. Editor "Sporting been a League player, he will not lead off gold. that of to-morrow, with the college lads quick throwing, he can fumble a ball and Life:" The season has opened at last, Kelly Has Lots of Requests from Dickinson, and on April 7, a team From at the but. Tim O'Rourke will lead off THE FIRST RAMB. still get his runner out, while he la death and alj of Cincinnati's players, with two Former League Players. and Tom will follow him, thus reversing At the opening game the public saw of all-professionals (natives), who are wait- on fly balls. There has been no chance exceptions, have reported. Connie Mur­ last season's order. This suits both men Ing to join their clubs, will be played. to see him take thrown bulls at second Allentowu. April 3. Michael Kelly Is ex­ several things worth keeping iu mind. These two games phy is not yet here, and is pected here in a week with his Allentown exactly. Tim is such a good waiter that The most prominent of all was some line will show the city what base, but in practice he appears to know he is exceedingly liable to either get his sort of material has been gathered to­ how to play the position as well as the in Chicago. The coy Oregonian came as Club. It is said that almost the full or make a hit at the start, ball playing by Foutz's men. In a spirit gether, and give us a fair idea of whether average. Murpby has not reported yet, far as Ansonburg with his brother complement of players has been signed. No and thus put a pitcher in the hole from entirely free from mumps, permit me to rnb on the red or the star green and but when he does he will receive a fair "Jigs," and is waiting to be coaxed into names of men have been given out since the jump. Tom wanted to be followed by to say that the boys marched right up double the stakes each time. trial in the position. He will have to work camp. There will be no coaxing done the signing of Johu Milligan as catcher a man who is distinctively a bluer, so to the mark, the doings all around be­ That there will be money In base ball hard to excel either Stafford or Fuller in this year, that's positive, and tho sooner was announced. that if he stole second, as he usually does, here this year nobody denies, and Presi­ all around work. Van Haltren is in magni­ President Albert Johnson, the financial ing quite midsummer in the matter of dent Meyers is fixing the grounds to ac­ Thomas finds this out tl>» less his shy­ backer of the club, says no more names the chances were bright for his getting excellence. Naturally, the interest ficent trim. He is covering more ground hoir.e. Larry Twitchell will follow him. commodate the big crowds. The grand than last year, and Is smashing the ball ness will cost him. It is to be hoped will be made public until the full list has It is impossible to judge how effective this centered largely in Gilbert and Treadway, stand has beeu enlarged and chairs put In, on the door knob. It is a positive pleasure that the hard experience of the men been secured. He says there are many ap­ and incldently In one Korwan, a native- so that there will at least be a little com­ plicants for places ou the team, some of change will be, as Tom split his finger born twirler whom Foutz found to see Van and Ward run the bases to­ who held out for more pay last year will In practice and did not participate in in his fort for the patrons. Last year the ac­ gether. It Is a great bit of team play. Van snflice to bring Parrott to time without the most noted men In the profession be­ the exhibition games. stocking the other morning about 3 A. M., commodations were miserable and people says the Pittsburgs will be easy for New ing anxious to connect themselves with when Davey awoke with a start and rushed were disgusted, even though they went his taking the bitter dose himself. There the "King" and team. One of the latest Louis Kogers Browning, the York this year, so "Circle" take notice. will be games played on the grounds LAST OF TUB GLADIATORS, to his foot mlts to see whether he had to see the games. The team" will have the strongest pitch­ applicants is "Chief" Koseman, of the old has not yet accepted the terms ottered him cashed the last jack pot of the evening Among the clube that will draw the ing corps iu the League, Rusie, Meekin here every day until the be­ Metropolitans. by Mike Kelly to play in Allentown. Pete previous. crowds here will be the Easton, Scran- and German have been tried and uot ginning of May. Two days will Work of enlarging and beautifying the was standing in Pfeffcr's the other night TWO NEWCOMERS. ton and Allentown, and the grounds will found wanting. Dad Clark, although he be spent in Indianapolis at the Brand stand will be begun on Monday. and somebody asked him how he felt. Treadway, who got into Brooklyn short­ not hold the crowds to see Mike Kelly has not taken any chances yet, bus made begiuuliig of next week, but this will be John Honeckcr, of the Lehlgh Valley Trac­ "Like ready money," was his response. ly after my letter of last week was sent aud his team. an excellent Impresslou on the cranks and the only deviation from Bancroft's rule tion Company, represented Allentown at "I'm the greatest first basemnn iu the to "Sportiug Life," bobbed up lu gieat that the team shall play altogether on the meeting of the State League at Potts- shape for the game, and won his way on critics.- He ban good control, even in vllle on Monday. country, aud some of these League teams Chadwick Again an Editor. these practice games, and fields and bats the home grounds. Under this plan there better give the old man a chance. The sharp field tricks In left and a great run­ in skillful fashion. Westervelt hns been so. are uo hotel bills nor railroad fares to Never before has such Interest been reach I've got. aud my surencss on fly ning catch away down to next month's A new venture in sporting journalism ai xlonfl to show up well that he has been pay, expenses are almost nothing aud the felt in base ball hire, and with a strong balls, thrown balls, or grounders. puts grass, which Is as near the fence as any­ has made its appearance ir, the shape of doing some hard pitching. This young mnu players have a chance to spend the morn­ team Kelly and his aggregation will prove me in a class by myself. My lamps were thing cau be. Gilbert wns busy all the Walden's Monthly Magazine, edited by the gives promise of becoming a star lu time. ings in practice Instead of being obliged a great attraction wherever they go. always bright aud there's plenty more oil time about third, and proved that he plays veteran Henry Chadwick and published He has terrific speed aud beautiful con­ to sit around the hotel aud take ou In the can yet. I ain't crazy to play a» as well lu public as In scrappy private by the Waldon Press, New York City. trol. Unlike the usual recruits from the weight, as they would have to do in BROCKTON'S CLUB. that. I wouldn't play weather like hl& practice. The new publication Is very beautiful, auuiteur ranks, be is not at all wild, and other cities. Bancroft hns tried both. Us old-timers can't stand It. It'll do for tlit AliOUT PITCHER KORWAN. typographically, and the content* are quite >ueras to Judge batsuien with rare skill. On one memorable spring trip that he en­ The Team Completed by the Engage­ kids, but the vets have to have warnjj Korwan came to us just as the newborn in keeping, the articles on various sports Davls, Ward, Connor, Burke, Tlernan and gineered at Providence, it snowed every weather to limber their jolrts. Got a lettrf* babe slips in he simply came; and, while being newsy, bright and up to d«te, and Wilson are all ready to begin the cham­ blessed day the team was out, and the ment of Pitcher Sexton. from Kel to-day, and wants me in Alien- a few suspected that he was about due, the yet treated with dignity and good judg­ pionship race. Eddie Burke will probably expense account made several huudred dol­ Brockton, April 3. Manager Alien has tow bad, but he won't come up to my great majority rubbed their uoses, and be­ ment. Mr. Chadwick has done much gcod play permanently In left field, as Doyle Is lar bills look tired. signed his team for the coming season, price. He used to talk about a salary that fore they bad a chance to ask what It literary work in his long and honorable Deeded behind the bat. Wilson'* catching CJNOY'S STRONG TEAM. which will open in this city April 16, with wouldn' keep him in cigarettes. Well, what was Foutz yelled "pitcher," and a pitcher career, but never anything to excel Ids Is better than «ver. The weather since Saturday has h£en Brockton pitted against the Boston Na- he wants to give 'Old Pete' wouldn't keep of course Is necessarily of the male gen­ splendid efforts in this new magazine. POOR POLICY. chilly and damp, but iu spite of that the ttonal League team on the new grounds me in ^ieara, for many's the der. There Is a man named York who is He has taken up a wide range of sub­ For the first time in the history of the Irrepresible enthusiasts have given encour­ In this city. PBRFEGTO TUB OLD MAN1 BURNS mixed up In a Connecticut ball club who jects, comprising base ball, cricket, bil­ New York Club, the exhibition games this aging patronage to the practice games. The grounds are ou Center street, about up In twenty-four hours. If you have to on hearing of Korwan's debut, immediately liards, yachting, hunting snd fishing, ten­ yaar are not being advertised lu the daily Over 2000 people turned out on Sunday five minutes' walk from the Old Colony Rail­ play ball It's all right playing for what you put in a paternal claim, and declared that nis, chess, whist, shooting, cycling, bend papers. Hitherto the club has spent about to see the opening game with Toledo. road station, and lire among the best In can get, but 'Old Pete's' got the long as the young tnau was his, he would have ball, bowling and athletics, aud all are 130 lu two and three line ads. in all the These games have served to give the pub­ the New Eugland League. The grand stand green, and If they wrut to see him lining to go with him. Although Mr. York is a equally well handled, thus showing the morning papers. Thii season, however, lic au excellent impression of the club aud bleachers are nearly tlnished, and will 'em out, they've got to dig deep and pay Brooklynite, he has not got his digits on wonderful versatility acquired by 30 years the management has come to the conclu­ that is to represent Cincinnati In the accommodate from 1.300 to 2000 people. The for it. No sir, the old man ain't dend the right button this time, and will have of active work in the interest of all le­ sion that there is no need of advertising League race. The outfield is working work on the ground* will be completed yet, and ttere's a hundred players la to go to without bis Korwan. Mr. York gitimate sports, and as well the wonderful the small games, preferring to save $30 splendidly. Holllday and McCarthy are this week, and the players will report for this big League that I can name that I evidently knows how to make a bluff, but vitality of this grand old man. Walden's a day until the regular League season both hard hitters, and Hoy Is not far practice next Monday. can give 'em cards and spades and then he caught his wind too late to win out on Monthly U far superior to any similar opens, and relying upon the papers to behind. Hoy gets his base about as often The personnel of the Brockton team Is beat 'em out at any singe of the game. the play. The native-born pitcher was publication, dead or alive, aud deserves boom the game free of charge. The club as any other man on the team, and knows completed, the latest acquisition being They'll be nfter me before the season's signed by Brooklvn and secured In just and all the success a monthly journal can ex­ never made a bigger mistake. It isn't the what to do when he gets there. He has Fr»nk J. Sexton, pitcher, who will play over, and then look for the old man, for proper shape, md he will of course stay pect and should receive. money that the big papers think of, but covered centre field during the past few centre and pitcher. Three of Manager he's going to take off a few arms and legs here as long as Manager Foutz wants him. It's the idea of the tniug. Whenever a days In » way that brings back memories Alien's men arc from the West. They are if anybody happens to got in the way." A letter from President Nick Youug to sporting editor has been asked why he of "Pop" Corkhill, while his throwing Hanley, Kappel and Thompson. Cassian ____ SAM M'KEB, JR. President Bvrue shows that York was off $1O or $1,OOO ? gave so much space to base ball he has Is simply superb. For the first time Iu and Kappel are ex-National League play­ In his attempt to hold Korwan. President Edgar Murphy, the pigeon shot, offered always told his superior that the New York a great many years Cincinnati U with­ ers. To Organize a New League. Young says that President Durant. of the to bet $1000 some time ago that he could Club advertised all of its games throughout out the old fragile-armed outfield. Holli- The team Is ss follows: Tom O'Brlen, Fort Smith, Ark., April 2. A formal call Connecticut State League, of which the bat a ball "fungo" style further than the season aud deserved recognition. It is day had the kiuks out of his arm last captain and lb.; Jack Oorbett 2b., D. M. has been issued for a meetiug to be helu Norwich Club, York's organization, is a "Johnny" Ward. Yesterday Treasurer seldom that the interests of the business year, and though he has not exerted him­ Hanley 3b., Henry Kappel 88.. Charles here April 11 to take steps toward or­ member, advised Mr. Youug that his league Talcott announced that he had $1000 to office are Interfered with, so that this ex­ self much so far, his work in this line Flock If., Jack Burke, rf.. Jack McCar­ ganizing a Missouri and Arkansas base had voted to apply for protection under cover tho wager any time Mr. Murpby planation was always sufficient. Whoever promises to excel last ye»r"s. As for thy cf., Cassian, Thompson aud Sexton ball league. Joplin, Springfield, Llttla the national agreement. President Young desired to make the bet, and the contest bas given the directors advice on this sub­ Hoy and McCarthy, they never had any p., Jack Corcoran and Harry Gray c. Kock. Morrillton. van Biiren, Hot Springs B«nt Duraut a copy of the agreement for will probabijr l>« arriuiged, New 1'ork ject has told them that there's no need kinks in their arms. Latham U throwing Sexton probably will pitch la tue game aud Pine Bluff have been asked to MBd his guidance in making application, ! . "Herald." of uivertl«ii>« but tfen directors cannot aa well w ever, and that leaves the team with Boston on April 16. representatives. .April 7. THE SPORTnSTQ LIFE. 3

on which the Players' League and As­ members of th« team. That was oysr as tbe best in the Western League this for Mayor of New Albany, Ind., was sociation clubs used to play. two years ego. year. He knows his business. beaten by 33 votes. Young Meeliln lost Such great lovers of base ball as Billy Mrs. A. C. Buckenberger was taken s.ud- The League club that signs Tim Koefe ten pounds while electioneering. He re­ BASE BALL Le'ster and Messrs. Niles and Nash came; denly ill, on Sunday night, and for a time will have reason to congratulate itself ported in New York for duty on Tuesday. over from Philadelphia for the opening oi" a serious result was feared. before the season is half over, Keefe would Tim Kecfe, who Is coaching the Wes- B. F. Keith's new theatre. They all ex- Tom Coafeley is much interested In the be a fine pitcher for Boston. loyaii nine, found a pocketbook contain­ iressed the opinion that Arthur Jrwin South Carolina wnr. Any team needing a good hit­ ing .?1200 in the McDouough House, Mid- .votild get good work out of the Phlllles P:ttsbtrg has a fancy to Tommy Dowd, ting second basenmn or outflelder can dletown, the other day. He returned it this year, or know the reason why, but of course couldn't make room for him secure one by addressing H. H. Hudson, to tho owner, a drummer, and was re­ NEW ENGLAND NEWS. Dr. George W. Galvin, of the Emergency just now. 720 Socoud street, Marietta, O. warded for his honesty with a hearty Hospital, was at Hot Springs when the Thayer Torreyson ought to do well In "Thank you." operation was performed upon Ed. Wil- Reading. George Wood, continues to practice iamsoiK and assisted In relieving him. Vila shculd investigate that tip anyway. daily at National Park, Washington. He Big Bill Brown didn't put In the win­ THE MINOR LEAGUE OF THAT SEC­ Wheu Ed. saw tho large amount of water Ho may flud who gave the cup. By the- would make a valuable man in the out­ ter playing hearts and drinking schooners. hat was taken from him he said: "Doc- way, the trophy should bo finished by this field for some minor league team. He did a whole lot of real out-and-out TION BEING COMPLETED. :or, I never drunk all that water." time. The design Is certainly a handsome McClosky, of Savannah, has settled his training and was 35 pounds lighter when Catcher Jack Ryan, of the Bostons, one worth seeing. difference with Charleston over Jantzou he reported In Louisville the other day speaks highly of the way Manager Tom Coakley represented the Woods Run by paying back the $50 advance money than he was wheu he left for his winter turns handled the Springfield^ tost season Spittoon and Joe Sugden the Soho Intes­ Jantzeu received from Charleston. quarters last fall. An Elgftt-Clul) Circait Decided Upon uid says that he never played under a tine at the boxing and wrestling tourney Pitcher Priest, of Portsmouth, Is de­ Amos Rusie reported In New York last jotter manager all his life. All the Sprir.g- last Tuesday and Saturday nights. Lyons, sirous of a berth In the New England Saturday In splendid condition, ho weigh­ leld players I have met have had the same Donavan and others were plain every-day League this year, and Manager Garrity, ing only 212 pounds. He persistently Live Managers Handling Affairs- estimouy to make about oui' friend Tom. sports. ot Portland, may give him a show. declined to discuss his salary row with t cost Pittsburg a dollar or tv>o to think Guy Hecker wrote John Berger recently Crane, of last year's Tyrone Hivor the club, but contented himself with say- Comment Upon the Local and For­ hat Burns was not a proper person to that he was a limb of the law. League team, would like to sign with lug that he Is perfectly satisfied with tbe handle a club. CS3CLE. some of The minor leagues. His address contract he signed. A very pretty thing about the traveling is 181 Manhattan avenue, Brooklyn. Pitcher Kennedy Is still waiting at bis eign League Clubs The Case of filiform of the Bostons will be the cap Manager Levls is umpiring exhibition home, in Bellaire, Ohio, for the Brooklyn vhich will hear the monogram, "B. B. C." PERSONAL AND PERTIHENT. games for tho, St. Louis Club- instead of club to come to his terms. He will continue An Afflicted Child Farrell, Etc. or Boston Ball Club. giving his time and attention to the Eastou to wait unless he thinks it best to sign at Harvard's next games will be With Club, of which he Is manager-captain. the club's terirs. Beginning with last Tufts April 0 at Cambridge and Phillips Bob Gllks has signed with Toledo. Monday he loses $15 each day that he is Manager Bancroft is now an Ohio vot­ Bill Brown wants to bet Auson that absent from Brooklyn. Painful Salt Rheum Covers Sxeter at Cambridge on the llth. On April Louisville will beat out Chicago iu the Boston, ' April 5. Editor "Sporting 4 the tenru will play its first game away er. It appears from correspondence re­ Her Head. Life:" Doubtless League race. Guess Anson will accommo­ the news volunteered 'rotn Cambridge, at Wllliamstown with Bid McPhee re-signed with Cincinnati date Brown for all tbe latter can name. ceived at League headquarters from St. by Messrs. Bcokley, Uavis ami Van Williams. Harvard's schedule for the year last week. Louis that big Perry Werden Is acting George Rhue has signed to manage manager Happy and Healthy Since Taking Haltren, that Duffy said he would not s mnde wholly with school, college or uni­ Outflelder George has been signed by the Charleston (W. Va.) club. He would for Colonel Christopher Von der play this year on account of the ill­ versity teams. Grand Rapids. like to hear from good pitchers and infield- Ahe. Several contracts were forwarded to Hood's Sarsaparilla. ness of his wife, was seized upon with Georgetown College has in pitcher Dowd The Toledo Club has signed Third ers aiul from heavy-hitting outflelders. Washington by Werden, who appears to be " C. I. Hood A Co., Lowell, Mass.: ind first baseman Cotter two players who Baseman MctJlone. In close touch with "Chris." avidity by some writers, but a telegram lave played considerably In this vicinity. The New York Club has bcsn presented "My little daughter, Birdie, now two and one was received here last week frcui Duffy The Nashville team will be captained rlth a flagstaff over 100 feet high. It Can any of the minor leagues show a Dowd has not lacked for professional hon­ by first baseman Dooley. better eorp of managers than the New half years old, has been a great sufferer from in which that player stated that he had ors. It was considerable of a surprise for won't be so easy to receive a present of the England League? Look at these names: started No club has yet signed that hard-hit­ League pennant to fly from that flagstaff. salt rheum since she was about two months old. for Boston in company with his Georgetown to knock Yale out after hav- ting outfielder, George Wood. Frank J. Leonard. , John Leigh- wife. Since then Duffy has arrived at iig lost two games to Princeton. President Iteaeh, of the Phlliles. was ton, Louis Bacou, M. J. Garrity, M. H. A very painful eruption covered neck, oars and home with his wife, who died a few People here are aware of the generous Hazleton has a new battery In Pat In Chicago Tuesday and told the reporters McDermott and W. H. AHeu-there is entire scalp. I consulted physicians and tried conduct of the late Harry McGlenen. busl- Callahan and Frank MeSteen. there that base ball is being talked about ability and success for you. hours after her arrival. This settles all Cy Duryoa Is expected to be Minnea­ more in Philadelphia now than for years. many remedies, but without avail, until a talk about Duffy for this season. icss manager of the Boston Theatre for so Edward J. Braham, fourteen years old, nany years, during the troublous times of polis' star pitcher this season. During one of tho recent Macon-Balti- the youngest sou of David II. Braham, the Friend Recommended Hood's At the time of writing, with fair 873 and 1874. Mr. McGIeuen came to Mr. The Portland Club has signed catcher more games, pugnacious McGraw had his weather, the well-known musical director at Harri- Sarsaparilla. Be'ore the first bottle was taken Bostons will bo playing ''red Long, then treasurer of the club and James C'usey, of Amcsbiuy, Ma.^.s. favorite bat stolen, and offered to tight gan's theatre, died on Sunday morning of the eruption had disappeared, and now none the Brown University Club on the said: "Fred, I have no money, but I'll tell Pitcher Connie Murphy may be seen in the Mobile team individually or collective­ typhoid malaria. The deceased played the remains, while the child's general health is South End grounds the only game 'on what I will do. I will do all yonr ad- the New England League once more. ly- part of the base ball boy in "Rellly and they will play in Boston this month 'ertising for nothing and boom the game as Savannah has exchanged outfielder But­ Frank Bowes, of the Brooklyn Ameri­ the 400" at Harrlgan's last season. nutil tho opening of the- season, with t has not been boomed up to this lime." ler for outfielder Clarke, of Atlanta. can Association learn of 181X1. would like The Detroit "Free Press" is the first Harry was as good as his word. He did The League players are _^ow to play in one of the minor leagues. Ad- paper In 1S04 to record a kick against HOOD'S the Brooklyris on April 19. It goes he work for .two earning I without saying that Nichols will be in seasons and did not ac­ salary, contracts commencing April 1. dross F. Bowes, 181 India street, Brook- I tho umpire. It laid, with a scare bend, cept a single cent in return. lyn. the de/oat of the Detrolts at New Or­ the box for the champions on that day. J. C. MORSE. The full nnme of Catcher , of Pittsburg, Is Cornelius Magilllcuddy. Dad Chirk says the Pittsburgs will leans March 30, to Umpire McLaughlln, Sarsaparilla Manager Selee has been overwhelmed make a mistake if they release left-handed so the latter Is also the first umpire In with applications for dates for exhibition Tommy Knsterbroolc has declined to Nicoll without a trial. Clark play iu New Haven at the salary offered. says he is 1894 to receive a newspaper roast. games during the season, and will be PITTSBURG PENCILLINGS. one of the swiftest pitchers iu the busi­ The first defeat for a League team was unable to fill all Frank Motz was given a reception by ness. the loss of a game by the Louisvllles to of thtru. his Akron friends before he left for Cin­ CURES TUB NEW ENGLAND LEAGUE. A SCHEME THAT BOOMED SPRING Western critics are of opinion that the the Sioux City team, but that is no crl- cinnati. Toledo team is the strongest and best terlou of the merits of the clubs. These much improved. 1 heartily recommend Hood's It is settled that the New England Campau having failed to report, Bill Sarsaparilla to all suffering from this disease." EXHIBITION GAMES. balanced team, not only iu the Western minor league organizations have an un­ MRS. League will have an eight-club circuit Joyce will be made captain of the Wasu- League but Iu the entire minor league welcome faculty of beating the other LIZZIE BUCKHOLZ, Atchison, Kansas. this year. The clubs will be Fall Kiver, Coxey's Army Camps on Exposition ingtons. arena. chaps when least expected to do so. Hood's Pills cure liver ills, constipation Worcester, Brockton, Haverhill, in Mas­ The Nashville Club has signed Pete A groat deal of fun Is made of Mike The Pittsburg players are marking dia­ biliousness, jaundice, sick headache, indigestion sachusetts; Pawtueket, in Rhode Island, Park—A Clever Advertising Move— Sweeuoy, of California, to play in the Kclloy's Allentown team. It might be well grams on the walls of their club house and for the first time, Maine will Discussing Van Haltreu's Severe outfield. to give Kelly a chance to show what he showing how they will win the pennant have three clubs in the League Bansor, ^Hugh Duffy has the sincere sympathy can do before trying to give him the this year. For all games to be played with pitcher five foot mire distant from the Portland and Lewlstou. Places have been Criticism—Bits of News. of the Boston base ball public In the death "jolly." Cleveland they have left blanks. They arc batter, 65 men had an average better secured for all of tbe managers who were of his wife. The Atlanta Club has signed Catcher not quite decided in their own minds just than .300. in the League last season. John Irwlu lias Pittsburg, April 3. Editor "Sporting "Tub" Welch, the Savannah first base- Ed. Boyle, brother of the Phillies' lirst- at the outcome of those games will Fielder Scott Stratton declines to ac­ been putting in some good work in Haver- Life*:" Plenty of excitement could be man, will be the biggest man in the South­ baseman, to take the place of Catcher Joe be. cept a cut in his salary, but Louisville hill, and the lovers of the game have come found at Exposition Park this afternoon ern League. Kagin. who has decided not to play pro­ Charles Stage, the new Cleveland ap­ doesn't care whether lie signs or remains forward, liberally indeed. John has al­ ven if it wasn't championship opening Captain Comlskey says he has In Hoy, fessionally. pointee on President Young's staff of um­ out In the cold. Stratton was the hlshest- ways been a great favorite In that city Holliday and McCarthy the best outfield Bx-Catcher P. J. Murphy, who is to pires, will begin the season officially at prlced pltcber In the League, as the re­ and there is no reason why the club should day. Outside of the field and in the he ever had. manage the Worcester Club, would like Cincinnati end will go on from thence to sult of the fluke of the Gumbert-Stratton not make a great success. Frank Leonard rear of loft field bleachers was the tent Collectively the Dttrolts are the giants to hear from young and reliable players. Louisville. As be has the Chlcagos and deal last spring. This year Manager Bar- has raised ?«00 in Pawtueket and hopes of Jakey Coxey's grand bluff army. In of the Western League so far as size He can be addressed at Hotel Parker, Cineinnatis to meet in one game, the nlo sliced the figure materially, but insists to make the figure $1000 before the season :he stands were scores of the soldiers is concerned. Worcester, Mass. chances are that he will be well initi­ he still offers Stration as much as the other opens The rrjuble in Worcester lias been watching a ball game. Captain Case, of Yale, presented John This is the tlmo of the year when ated. pitchers are to receive. adjusted by a deal with Laverty, who re­ Last Tuesday I wrote you that the Clarkson with au exquisitely carved meer­ League clubs wipe up the earth with col- Hugh Duffy's long and trying vigil Pittsburg and Cleveland, according to tires in favor of John Patrick Murphy, army had been, denied the Park schaum pipe. lejfo teams und build in their admirers a came to an end last Sunday when his the estimate of the officials of those clubs, who it will be remembered, caught lor belief that they are invincible and sure long-suffering wife died of consumption. have already distanced the rust of the the New Yorks in 1S!K>. The president of the club owners. That's a At Eastern Paik, Brookljn, last Mon­ The end came fact. It was refused them be­ day, Sharrott beat Pitcher Daub iu a pennant winners. at Blackstone, Mass., a field and will have the finish all to them­ the Worcester Club is Joe Morwny, who Mike Kelly will report nt Allontown few hours after Mrs. Duffy was borne selves. Managers Buckenberger and Pat- formerly played goal for the Boston Roller cause the owners thought they 100-yard race. from the train which conveyed her from couldn't gather together Not one of Savannah's last year's team with his new loam In two weeks. The sey Teboau are now throwing bouquets at Polo Olub. Joe is very popular in Worces­ enough insect new grounds will be opened on April '27 California, whither Duffy had taken her each other. One whispers to the other ter, and his connection with the club will powder after the army's departure. This will be found in the Southern League the to regain her health. is what an official said, coming season. with a game against the Boston Na­ that they are the only two teams In It and. go far toward making It a success. anyway. tional League Club. The Wagners have made their peace the other hands the pleasant aud savory The last manager to go out was Louie However, about 2.XO Saturday Coxey Pitcher Hawke Is still of the same with the Washington newspapers and the morsel right back again. Bacon who was sent to Bangor. Bacon called on President Kerr and pleaded for opinion as regards an increased salary Pitcher Abbey, of the 1883 Macon Club, Is now a tutor In the University of "combined press" down there has under­ It is astonishing what a wonderful hyp­ is one of the best miror league man­ the grounds. "How could I refuse the from Baltimore. taken the tusk, under the mentorshlp of agers. He is a hustler and a* worker, poor fellow?" said Mr. Kerr,, after the Vermont, und his duties as such will not notic influence John T. Itrush has over Providence has signed a catcher named permit him to join the Manager "Gus" Schmelz, to convince Amos Husie. The big pitcher never was and is not only a good man financially, interview. "They will be located in the Harry H. Mavis upon the recommendation Chicago team until Washington enthusiasts that It was an but always places a strong rear of the the- middle of April. known to resist when Mr. Brush started team in the left field bleachers, and will of Harry Lyons. actual blessing to the Senators to get rid his way. But Rusie Is not the only base field Chris. Toole, a well known sport- not disturb the game. It will draw a big George Davis says there are two fac- of Meekin and Farrell. Ing man Is prepared to do all the backing crowd." League Umpire McQnald has an idea thms in the Boston team, one headed ball man under the wing of Itrush. There in liaiigor if necessary- The schedule meet­ So it did, and the club received more that the Washingtons will surprise tht by Puffy and Tucker and ,the other led While In Cincinnati last week cham­ was a time when this remarkable man ing will take place some time next week than a few quarters from people who went base ball world. by Stlv.'tts, and still they win champion­ pion Corbett practiced with the Cincin­ had all of the League magnates hypnotized, If Pitcher MacMahon behaves all sea­ nati players. Corbett loves base ball. Some with the possible exceptions of Messrs. In this city. Now that matters have shaped over to seo. the army and the exhibition ships right off tho reel! years ago he played second base for the Reach, themselves so successfully I see that Man­ game. Thousands of people gathered at son Manager Hauloii will give him $100 John Clarksou has not looked Rogers and Abell. above his salary. as well Olympics out In 'Frisco, and If he ever During the week the Brooklyn Club chester is beginning to feel the fever. the gate, too, and howled when the ad- in two yenrs as ho docs this spring. He took up professional ball be, would be a It is a noticeable fact that the Manches­ vfiuc'o guard of the 197 strong army "Hard as jin oak knot" Is the latest. ha-i been taking life rather leisurely tern." shouted more than ou« of the boys pitches good ball he gets his salary; if the start. hit with an ax. a notable occasion. The magnates have tainly has a right to his demands, It In chorus. Killen had to smile at this sal- he don't - Twenty new pitchers will make their Cambridge, Mass., will be represented all also been In tho business long enough players are getting over $2400, and this Herman Long got stranded In Chicago debut In League clubs this season and it this season by a strong team of semi-pro­ to recognize the advantage of liberal ad­ is a fact. What is easier than to give a f' TTLLMAN8. as the result of his transcontinental trip, Is a cinch prediction that at least fifteen fessional players, called at Harrisou Base vertising and appreciate the fact that player the limit and then promise him a There has not been much said about and money bad to be sent to him to of this number will be walking railroad Ball Club. They would like to arrange nothing arouses the Interest of the public "present" If he plays good ball at the the suggested Tucker for Beckley trade reach Boston. ties homeward before the season is a games with college teams and other first so much as a good start-off of tho race. close of the season? Farrell said that he lately, especially since the Pittsburg man­ Manager Carney. of the Toledos, prides mouth old. class teams In the New England states, They, therefore, go to considerable ex­ had not heard a word from New York that agers said they wouldn't trade, but might himself upon the fact that his men are Orator James lO'Rourke lasted through paying a reaaouabe guarantee. Address pense to fit up tbe grounds in a particularly was new. He did not Intend to budge make roomf or Thomas J. provided a reas- not only Intelligent and well trained, but 21 vears on the diamond, accumulated Mr. Daniel Mulrahill, Boston Woven Hose attractive manner, and start off with a n bit from the step he had taken. There oi.able figure was asked for his release. are all fighters. about $50,000, studied law, was admitted Co., Cambridge, Mass. hurrah. Is a feeling here that matters will he sat­ Elmer Smith's little boy, although suffer­ Kilroy Is pitching good ball for Louis­ to the bar, and will be before the base President Nick Young says he has ar­ It appears to be a fact that Tommy isfactorily adjusted before the first cham­ ing from a bad cold, would come out and ville iu the exhibition games this spring, ball public again this year In the roll ranged in his own mind how the umpires Tucker was offered to Pittsburg In ex­ pionship game is played. That Farrell see "pop" play on Saturday. being more effective than any of the club s of an umpire. will be assigned In the opening series of change for Beokley, which shows that will be a great card In this city, coming Lukens' skin does not look any too There Is one business at least which healthy and they say other pitchers. League games, but ho prefers to keep his Tucker's sklllful and earnest work to­ here with the New Yorks, everybody the managers are in The once famous star centre fielder Is not suffering from the prevailing de­ suuedule a secret until the opening day. ward winning the pennant for Boston Is knows. The advertising that the matter doubts about him. They are loth to be­ of pression. Dealers in base ball supplies lieve that a man who has the Boston team, "Dickey" Johnston. has If It were known In advance how the hardly properly appreciated In Boston, or has received since the deal was made will only been over come Into view as manager of the Kings­ find their orders nearly fifty per cent, designations are arranged there might bo for that matter in Pittsburg, either, as make him a card everywhere. I see that pneumonia six weeks or more Is strong larger this spring than they were last some objection or requests for transfers tiio lfitt

that Is by conducting it on well-estab­ lished business principles. The Browns WASHINGTON WHISPERS. have come to this conclusion, and so have BASE BALL formed a stock company with sixty shares BASE BALL ESTEUEST GREAT AT THERE IS ONLY ONE BALL at ten dollars each, and have sub-leased Uuiou Park for seventy-four days of the THE CAPITAL. season, Including Decoration Day and the AND THAT Fourth of July, besides every day for prac­ tice when the schedule games of the The Games Between the Vets and AN OBJECT LESSON Orioles are over. They have issued mem­ the Kids—The "Work of the Youngs­ bership tickets at flve dollars- each, en­ THE SPALDING LEAGUE BALL titling the holder to entrance at all times ters Extolled—More Arrivals of WILL BE AFFORDED BY THE BALTI­ aud to participate in practice. The club is Players—Joyce to Captain the stiictly amauvr, and Ifi composed of men HE Spalding League Ball has been not boys a good social standing Hnd Team, Etc. MORE TEAM THIS SPRING. EXCTaTIO-VAL, BASB BALL. SKILL. adopted by the National League and They ara business men who have a love Washington, D. C., April 3. Editor for the game and are so financially situ­ "Sporting Life:" Last Sunday the American Association for 1894 and has The Value or Futility ol Spring South­ ated as to be able to gratify their modest twenty-three veterans and young bloods the past Seventeen desires. They ar« enabled to hoKl and pre­ from which this year's Washington been used by the League for sent a regular fixed team for contests with ern Trips Will be Demonstrated by as much certainty as the professional. League team is to be chosen scattered Years. It is also used exclusively by nearly «lnbs, and are therefore in shape to put from the Hotel Randall to the boarding up a most excellent article of amateur houses in the neighborhood of National all Professional Clubs, Minor Leagues, Col­ the Only League Team Which Made base ball. They will play any club of Park, where they will put up while in reputation that conies along either pro­ the city during the season. Salaries leges and Amateurs throughout the world. Trip. fessional or amateur. They will corres­ started last Sunday, and the boys are a Southern pond with different clubs in the country, and afterwards arrange a regular schedule going to be as economical as they pos­ They recognize that it is the Best. for the off days at Union Park. Their sibly can be, not knowing who are to There will probably be some pretty Fourth of July date is already being be chosen of the aggregation to remain Don't be deceived. Use the Spalding sore club owners iu the National League sought after, but they will not definitely in fast company foi- the season. Man­ if the Baltimore team jumps in at the decide anything until they hear from ager Schmcla also left the Randall, League Ball. start of the season and wins so many Mike Kelley's team aud some of the minor taking a room on S street, northwest, We have plenty of other Balls at prices games as to practically settle the ques­ league clubs. It is believed that this is right in the midst of the players, and tion as to whether it will occupy one of just the season to revive some of the old- time amateur spirit. The whole country from that vantage he will watch their to suit. the berths In the first section to the ex­ appears base ball rrazy, and there is no movements after hours. clusion of some of the supposedly strong­ club better situated to take hold of it To the credit of the boys it must be Spalding's Trade Mark Base Ball Goods er aggregations, or whether it will go than the Browns. The manager Is Mr. said, however, that they are behaving are unequalled. \Ve make it a point to keep trailing along in the company of the Brent Waters, 8 West Camden street, Bal­ splendidly now. There were only three rear guard teiims. timore, Md. of the entire lot who were inclined to pace with the times. Hanlon's team is the only one which ALBERT MOTT. be a little frisky when they got here, is enjoying the benefit of a Southern and when they learned that our bewhls- Our Mitts, Masks, Bats, Body Protec­ trip, although Yon der Ahe may send kered manager was "onto" them and his men to Hot Springs for a week be­ PHILADELPHIA POINTERS. their little games they frankly owned up, tors and Gloves are used by all the leading fore the championship dance begins. and are now the most meekly subdued of The players in all the other teams are THE WORK OF THE PHILLIES ON the aggregation. players. MORE ARRIVALS. having a. mixed style of wrestling with THE FIELD. Since writing to you last week Al. Maul See that the Trade-Mark is on what a rejuvenated winter that seemed to be arrived. He is in such good sbape, and "dying of quick consumption, and then How the New Men Impress—The Old shows such a good disposition to do his you buy. That is the Guarantee. Our suddenly took a new grip on life. share of the work, and made such good There is no doubt but that outdoor Players Not Yet in Trim—The April excuses for his non-appearance wben or­ Complete Catalogue is now ready and will work is much more beneficial than that Programme—Pitcher Kid Gleasoii dered here, that Manager Schmelz Is In­ to forgive Just a "wee bit," and done in gymnasiums, but the question Unattainable—Local News and Gos­ clined be sent free. more so he will take his chances with the rest arises, will the Orioles be so much sip. of the boys. fit to play after they have come north Catcher John McMahon, whom we se­ from Georgia that the other fellows cured fiom New York as a part of the will appear to be standing still? Per­ Philadelphia, April 4. The Phillies ParrelI-Maekln deal, is the latest arrival. A. G. SPALDING & BROS. haps Hanlon will afford the magnates opened the season at their ground last l!e played In an exhibition game yester­ a valuable addition to their fund of in­ Saturday, with the Pennsylvania Uni­ day afternoon between the Kids and the CHICAQO. NEW YORK. . PHILADELPHIA. formation as to the best way to get the versity team, whom they defeated with >ets on the team, covering first base for players into championship form early in ease, repeating the feat on Monday. On the Vet side. His earnestness and honest efforts made him solid with the "fans" now who are In a class above Campau, If the season. both days the weather was too cold for at once. During the game he had seven ALL PLAYERS TO WEAR the players to let themselves out, and they can continue their present good work, If the Orioles return strong enough to chances, some of them difticult, without and Mr. Schmelz does uot care much to 'ROGER &. FERGUSOIM'S demonstrate the necessity for the kind so there is little to base criticism on. au error, and managed to register two let any of them go, so Campau's request Of the old men, Reilly. Hamilton, Hall- pretty singles at times when they could db WANTED. BASE BALL GLOVES and of training they received, one of two for additional time in New Orleans just things will be done next year: The first man and Clements all have weight to the most good. In the next game between suited him. spare; Alien and Thompson seem about the two teams he will catch Stocksdale's CHARLES T. K. MILLER. MITTENS, now being worn exclusively by such well known players as is that the players will again enjoy the delivery, and then wo will know better now fun of an outing in an agreeable climate the same as at the close of last season, while Delehanty seems to be in the best h« will suit us in that position. at the expense of their, employers, or ITS DIFFERENT NOW. FOREST CITY FINDINGS. the club owners will make the playing condition of all. Taylor does not look Base ball is the liveliest thing in Wash­ season shorter, so as to give all the very well. ington these days. Never before In the Nash, teams an opportunity to do their train­ As to the new men the imprission is history of the game has there been so THE CLEVELAND PLAYERS ARE ing in the climate where they will ,do that young pitchar Calihan, Irwin's New much interest awakened previous to the ALL EARNESTLY AT WORK. McAleer, Whatever happens or England find, will likely turn out :i good commencement of the championship sea­ their playing. capital. Washington Holliday, fails to happen, tho result will be of one. The young man has plenty of son in the nation's Practice in the Cold—Base Ball Men speed and good control of the ball. is undoubtedly the best base ball city in more than ord: nary interest. America for Its size if the team represent­ as Actors—Tired of Hand Ball—A Graney, Urady is a good back stop, but has a ing the city will go into a game determined Special Baltimore Correspondence. lot to learn before he will be in (he team Change That Isn't Relished—Other Rartman to do the utmost to win. Last year's Kinslow, Baltimore, April 3. Editor "Sporting class with Clements and Cross. was woefully mismanaged. The men com­ Notes and News of Interest. does uot seem to be any Improvement over prising the aggregation on the playing po­ Life:" The Orioles are disporting in the Heilly. sitions would as soon have cut off a uuger Robinson, South still, and are endeavoring to work THE PROGRAMME. as to make a noise in a game to instill Cleveland, O., April 2. Editor "Sport­ out soreness in a warm climate. All A regular nine-inning game will be a little life into their work. The minute ing Life:" As an indication of the earn­ Duffy, that requires time, and considerable.' played almost every fair afternoon from the opposing club got a tally or two ahead est desire of the members of the Cleve­ prudence, too. So far they have played in now until the day before the opening of there was a laying down. All the heart land Club to get in condition it may be Long, Maeon and Mobile, and start in at New- tho championship season. Naturally the was taken out of them on the instant, mentioned that fifteen of the seventeen Orleans to-day. There is nothing of men wil1 uot take any chances of injuring and yet they called that earning their players on hand went out to the League McCarthy, to be told from these con­ themselves by playing too hard, but good salaries. That's the old "tins-been" style club strength games may be expected, as some particu­ of playing base ball. It doesn't go lu these grounds to-day, and iu the face of a tests, but it furnishes an opportunity to larly strong clubs will be pitted against days. Some of the old timers turn up their cutting wind from off the lake played Morgan initiate the preliminaries of a schooling them. As a usual thing Philadelphia has noses when they hear younger players get liEse ball an if their lives depended upon that will be perfected in the champion­ been given opening day on the home out on the coachlug lines with their voices it. Young, Cuppy, Randall and Murphy ship games. is. delivering grounds, but this year they will play their in good sbape for effective work. It is Dewald all took a turn in the an hour nrst championship game In Washington. only au Indication that the old timers box, while Zimmer, O'Counor and and others. COURSE OF LECTURES They also T>lay In Washington ou the fol­ who do that, are being relegated to the (Jans caught. The real feature on signals and1 team work, and the boys lowing day, and on Saturday, April 21, rear in the procession. They can't keep opou the local championship season. They up with the leaders. Teams that lay down of the exhibition was McAlcer's work should be fairly well grouuded when will have the advantage of the usual Sat­ easily dont win base ball games, and teams In centre. The batters tried their best the actual campaign opens on the urday half holiday and the grouuds are that don't will ball games occasionally so! to send the ball over his head, but in Our New "Cushion" Mitten is worn by nearly every catcher in the National 19th. In tha meantime we are sxpected to be tested to their utmost ca­ dom have a player in the lot that «nv two hours' play he only dropped one ball. League. all literary syringes, used to Impregnate pacity. other team would have. That's the slf- Hj'rkett iu left, was also very fast, and The reputations of the above-named players are sufficient guarantee that our the people with an Impression of the great­ A DEAL THAT FAILED. uatlon in a nutshell. That'" iiie way grabbed the halls off tlie feu«-e that called ness of our grand old American game. We The Philadelphia Club's efforts to s,e- followers of base ban tie beginning to out from Captlin Tebeau that cry, pre­ Gloves and Mittens are the best manufactured. have a monumental yearning to see that curo the release of pitcher William Glta- look at it. served for extraordinary plays, "Guod boy, We fully warrant every Glove and Mitten sent out from our factory. team at homo, and U will have a most eu- son from the St. Louis Club have pnved A FLEA FOR LOUD COACHING. Jess." Chllds seems so big that the bat­ Send for Catalogue and Price-List. thusiaxlla reception, If the weather war­ unsuccessful. Secretary Shettsline Morrtay TCai mis Is a fact can be demonstrated ters took delight, evidently, in sending rants It, when It appears at Union Park received a letter from Chris Von <1«- -i.'ie by a little .occurrence at the ball park din­ t'je ball to him as hard as K could he hit, with New York for the first contest of the acknowledging the receipt o* ^" offer for ing the game yesterday afternoon be­ but the kid acquitted himself splendidly. season. The work of the different men lu Qlrccon'a services. *•*•" me president of tween tho Vets and the Kids. Just back McOarr and McKean are ready to play the South Is watched wltli almost too much the "Brown gK/cKings also took the oc- of me were seated three gentlemen who championship base ball to-morrow*, and Interest In Baltimore. It In simply train­ ' isiou to stn*e that there was not motey were for years the most ardent followers showed it in their work this afternoon. ROGERS & FERGUSON, ing, when too many take It as actual ""-" euoubi. AI the Quaker City to buy the re­ or bnae ball in the city. When so many THEY'KB ACTOKS NOW. What is read increases conUd^1-0 -Q ">e lease of the clever Camdeii twlrler. "I people dropped off from the attendant To-night the members of the Cleveland 24 Bedford Street, Boston, Mass. FIRST mpT*"-~*uN guess w« can manage to pull through with­ last year because of the poor showing hj.se ball club came out as full fledged that the clui> j*™ exceptionally good out him," said Arthur Irwln when Von made by the local club these gentlemen actors. In the third act of the comic onp anil uc *" t° enter Into an actual der Ahe's answer was made known to were among them. Now that we have opera, "Moses Cleaveland up to date." a ,\ lot first honors. It Is somewhat him. "We have got seven good pitchers Manager Schmelz at the head of affairs play put ou the Euclid Avenue Opera _ disappointment to learn that Horner under contract now. and several of them and a disposition is shown by the Wag­ House by the Cleveland Athletic Club, crippled up. for much of the success of are going to give the other clubs trouble ners to give him full scope to run tho all the members of the Cleveland Club ap­ the start WHS considered to be centered before tha season Is half over." Never­ club on Ills own lines, like (ill this class has peared. When they walked out on the In- him. Inks, however, appears to be theless, the Phillies are not as strong lu returned to "root" for the club, and arc stage the applause was uproarious and the working Into form, and even Baker may the pitching department as could be desir­ stronger than ever in their allegiance. It boys had to tip their hats again and again. pjrove to be one of the best of the corps ed, and Irwin is well awtre of that fact, was in the very first inning of the Vet-Kid Their act \\as brief, but was gracefully Professional Players f!or em ly work. There are enough pitch­ although he is trying to keep a stiff upper game, and the Vets made two scores in carried out. There was a , a dis­ ers on the staff to make selection from, their half. Instead of laying down to die puted decision by the umpire, the usual know the necessity for anyway, and the one In the best form lip. IKWIN'S PET SCHEME. the Kids simply got up on their hind legs protest and all that. But It was a big wear will probably face John Ward's men when and howled like all possessed wben their drawing card, and the boys got a tre­ correct dress. They New York's pride conies to town. There Arthur Irwin Is still working on the pro­ fessional foot ball league Idea, and has turn came. Billy Joyce, George- mendous reception. Is not nu'ch dependeuca to be placed on Tebeau, Frank Ward, Ed. Dugdale ami TIHBD OF HAND BALL. this spring butting, but it is good practice succeeded lu getting a number of the base­ ball magnates Interested. He calculates Al. Selbach took turns at coaching with Exercise In the hand ball courts Is evi­ to enable the meu to train their eyes for such effectiveness that Tommy Tucker dently becoming tiresome, for some of the the earnest work of the season. The men that the season will begin about Septem­ CLAFLIN'S ber 8 and continue until January 2, 1SUS, would have been shamed out of the busi­ boys express a desire to take the risk will probably have a couple of days' bat­ ness. They rattled Petty so that they of strained arms or weakened muscles, ting against the best pitching of their He soys the association will be run o» liues similar to the way base ball Is now got three runs In the succeeding inning rather than continue the fast and furious own staff before the New York game, and four iu the next, and then had easy work demanded of them in the gymnasium ust to enable them to catch on to rogu- conducted. There will be contracts with j tin players calling for a proper perform­ sailing ui'tll the close of the game. where hand ball is played. lIar League pitching before they run up The gentlemen behind me began to dis­ DON'T LIKE THE CHANGE. against It in earnest. Minor league pitch­ ance of their duties. Each man must come cuss the situation. Said one, "Just think BASE BALL ing is to his team lu ftir condition before the Local cranks are not pleased with the championship season opens, and then after of tho difference between that style of arrangement whereby three Cleveland-Pltts- A MISFIT the matches start he will be expected to playing and the kind we had to put up burg- games scheduled to be played here when a team Jumps directly from that abstain from liquor and behave himself with last year. These Kids play to win. are transferred to the last named city, hut to something a great deal better. Ned Han­ both on ando ft the field. The next meet­ We never heard any coaching like that Mr. Koblson says it was the only thing AMATEURS lon will not get caught that way, for he ing of the association will be held about last year, unless it was that a visiting team to do. Tho Pittsburgh always draw big bas frequently been there himself 'and did it and walked off with the game In crowds here, and to see them in Cleveland should know that SHOES the middle of the month, when a consti­ easy fashion. I am in favor of the Kids' knows how It is. Bonner stems to come tution Is to be drafted, rules adopted, and for only three of the six games to be Correct Shoes up to anticipations. That Is, he was con- all miuor details arranged. style of play. That's what wins games. played is indeed a privatiou. The games Bidered a better batter than a flelder. It And when a team Is winning It draws well, were conflicting with the grand circuit is by no means a foregone conclusion LOCAL JOTTINGS. and all things arc pleasant between the add greatly to the In races, and it was the opinion of the man­ 831 Chestnut Street, whether he or Hugo Jenulngs will of­ This season the Pbillics will start public, owners, players and managers. No agement that sporting events of a legiti­ player's ability. ficiate at short, especially as this may the campaign without a left-handed heartburnings, no regrets." mate character should not clash. possibly be Hughle's slugging year. There pitcher. THE KIDS ON TOP. PHILADELPHIA. is no discounting Jeunings' tickling, and Jack Boyle has a lame foot, due to a LOCAL GAMES GO OVEK. sprain received while playing baud ball It seems wonderful how the Kids are All the local games scheduled for the Bouner would have to play a much better beating the Vets in the exhibition series past teu days have been abandoned. The game than he did for Wilkrsbarre to be In Cincinnati recently. 1 2th Season and John Coleman, who, a now under way. The Vets have practically weather was delightful early in March, in it at all with him In that feature. Jen- the team they had last year, with the ex- It has been wretched ever since March 15, nings Is an immense favorite with patrons, few years ago, were very prominent fig­ are In ceptiou of Meekin and Farrell. They have The members of the club are In no shape and they were wild to have him play lust ures in the bas« ball arena, Bsper, Maul, Stocksdale, Petty and Ste­ to take any chances, and for two weeks season, even when bis batting was much at business In this city, the former in a real He has phens to put in the box against them, past practice has been confined to the fault. However, if the score tells any- estate dealer, and Is well fixed. while the Kids have three boys very hand ball courts. The Western League thiug. Bouuer is improving with every seen but one game since he retired, and in young boys Mercer, Egau and Black, to clubs will be along next week, however, day, and appears to be rapidly developing has lost his Interest. Coleman is still do the twirling for their side. Only one the fun will begin. good trim and anxious to play ball again. and then la ready to play the game of Into a first class short stop. Big Dan of these last three has ever had experience NOTES AND NEWS. four seasons, and salaries, they would do well to address Brouthers cannot be expected to work Just before Boyle left Cincinnati for this with a professional team, and that is his life. Manager Strouthers. Your money Is sura city Latham said to him: "Jack, you'll John Clarksou's splendid appearance is Ed. Gorman, a clever young pitcher, has made Into shape as soou as the others, for when young Mercer, who Is not yet twenty talked of on eveiy side. here. We have enough to run in through be bas have to keep your eyes open thlt year years old. The other two are but very np hU mind to pluy professional hall this season. the season and there never has been a AX ACHE for Arthur Irwin's signs. You know be Jcsse Burkett is becoming as great a There are a couple of the Eastern League Cluhs man lost a cent here yet. Look us up. has a system of underground signals for little older than he is. Yet the Vets can theatrical fiend as Delehanty, and can after him, and it Is probable he will sign a It must certainly be an immense one. Just do nothing with them, try as they will. be found at one of the local play houses rcorla. 111., contract of the Northwestern We are on the map, and all clubs In the think of an clepbant having a pain. Hul- the battery. He coaches like Ted Sulli­ of It all is that iu Ward, Jovee, Western Association will know it when van, and whenever he says 'Tararara,' The secret three nights out of six. League. Whoever set-urea young German's ser­ lane appears to be carrying his curves Cartwright, Hasaniaear, Selbach, Tebeau Billy Ganns1 catching shows remarkable vices will hare a phenomenal pitcher. the season opens. where the elephant carries his In bis that means a three-bagger!" the Kids have seven hard Jim Darrah has signed an Omaha contract for Hallman and Sharrott have signed, and and Dugdale improvement under the tutorship of Cap­ trunk. He may unload about the time hitters free, easy hitters, who are not tain Tebeau. the coming season, and leaves for Omaua this New York strikes tbe town. Brodie is at this writing Cross Is the only unsigned shy about going up against any pitcher player, a* Boyla reported Monday, bring­ I want Joe Vila to come West with the for Milwaukee, QUINCY QUAVERS. said to be the bright, particular stir of that comes up. Then when they go ou New York Club. If I can't succeed in Ourry, the hig first baseman the outfield so far. Not so much has been ing his signed contract with him. bases they are not afraid to run and slide. has signed his contract, and leaves for that Cleuieuts is so corpuleut at present that showing him where I smoke I will buy place this week. heard from Kelley and Keelcr, but thaf While base runners are on the bag it is him a pair of patent-leather shoes and six The Team Signed by Manager Mer- n.ay be because they have not had Bro- he can scarcely get down on a low-thrown a sure thing that two of the strong-lunged sashes. rifield is Satisfactory. dle's oppoitnt-itlcs. McGraw is still chock ball. young men are on the coach lines making The grounds on Durham avenue, thanks full of red pepper, aud may challenge Jim Dr. John A. Boger, of 2213 North Broad enough noise to let people within hearing Quincy, 111., April 2. Editor Sporting street, has been unpointed official physi­ to groundkeeper Tom Lawrence, are in su­ JACKSONVILLE JOTS. In tho Corbott as soon as he knocks out all the distance of a canon shot know that some­ perb condition. Life: Quincy has a franchise Southern teams. Some one stole his bat cian and surgeon of the Philadelphia Club thing is going on at the park. Their work Ex-Secretary Davis Hawley Is becoming new Western Association, and also has a aud If be don't get It back pretty quick for the present season. gets everybody enthused, and even if a Manager Con Strothers Hustling to manager, a team and a schedule. Now, It Col. John I. Kogers looks for good work wildly enthusiastic over base ball pros­ also has the grounds and the money. he may come home In pieces. Its limhur- team like that should lose a game against pects. "It looks to me like a great year," Secure His Team. ger to a lighthouse that it fell in Dan In the box from Sharrott and Haddock. a visiting team local patrons would go When the association was formed Captain a great says Davls. "I don't believe base ball Brouthers' ear, or that Bobbie has used it Manager Irvrln is being guyed home from the grounds satisfied that the was ever more popular in the East, and I Jacksonville, 111., April 15. A. W. Merrifield, of Ottawa, was given a deal about those barber-pole stockings. boys had done everything possible to win Our new manager, Con Strouthers, blew blank franchise to fit some live Western for to took for great crowds down there." A TOOTHPICK, The Philadelphia Club has extended the game. The new City League Is already assured. Into town on a cold wave and took up his city. He filled iu the name of Quincy, but for gooflrtss gracious sake rescue It and Chief of Umpires Harry Wrlght the privi­ THE SECRET OF IT. It will probably be made up of six clubs, headquarters at the Dunlap House, and although It was popularly supposed that lege of passing the members of his family The Ki.is and Vets have now played from that minute to the present date you base ball here was too dead to skin. give it back to the little chap before some to the Philadelphia grounds. Mr. Wright and will fix a schedule of games to be at of those big Southerners make a sausage eleven of the exhibition series, and the played when the home club Is away. can hear nothing hut base ball on the Mr. Merriliotdl came here, looked of him. We wast the little one back safe IB still a stockholder in the club. Kids have wou nine, tied another and lost Pitcher Fisher was called to his home streets and lu all places of business. Baldwin Park, talked with a few of the and sound, and will promise him a cart­ Catcher Grady gets credit for the first the last, due entirely to Esper's superb message saying Strouthers was taken around by a dele­ local fans and cranks and went away home run of the season on the Philadel­ work In the box against them. If that is in Buffalo to-night by a gate and met all the directors. At night again. Occasionally he has been heard load of bats if he only won't fight. With his mother was not expected to live. with such a scrfppy little team about him phia grouuds. not showing up the Vets I don't want a McAleer's Increased weight only seems to the directors called a meeting, In which of in an incidental way as figuring cent. Of course all the Vets are not to be half the town attended. But when the a player or two, but the people had begun Dan Broutbers will be very apt to find It have added to his effectiveness In sprint­ as a contagious and get a move on him. Reltz's blamed,for Mc'iulre,Esper,Stephens.Mulvey, ing about centre field. meeting was called to order by President to figure up the base ball schedule Eastern League Bulletin. Abbey and liadford have been playing the W. W. Kent none of those Interest In false alarm, and were getting ready to quick, sharp, unexpected throws are calcu­ New York, March 31. The following Eastern Dewald's arm Is O. K., but he complains their lated to wake the old man up and make nicest kind of ball, and is not of a stomach tiouble that bothers him a the club were admitted. To say they return to croquet and pinochle for him look alive, if only to protect himself League contracts have been approved: behind, either, his stick work being a bit. were satisfied with the appearauce of our dissipation. But Manager Merrifleld has With Buffalo Judson Smith. feature of the games generally, but the new manager Is putting It mild. He stands turned up with a dozen stalwart players from getting it iu the neck occasionally. With a-le-W. J. Vandyke, T. C. Mcholson, Ewing declares that his lameness Is a fitted A first baseman has to keep his eyes and W. J. Kuelme, Jacob Grander. Vets do not put the same life into their thing of the past, and that he can sprint about 5 feet 11 Inches and weighs 170 at his back. Baldwin Park will he wits about him to successfully receive the With Springfield Frank E. Potter. playing. They seem to go on the single with the best of them. pounds, ajid looks to be in conditiou from up at once, and Merrifleld Is well under bombardment from that little cricket. He With Syracuse Will inm Egan, Ciirtls Welch, man Idea every man for himself. They "Chip" McGarr's work In the hand ball feet up. His record as a base ball player way with a local company capitalized at fires them lu at the most unexpected times Daniel Minnehaw. William Hanrahan, F. L don't try to pull together. Abbey and courts has been surprisingly good. Is of the best, and he knows base ball . and in the most grotesque positions. If Donohue, George Bausewine, William V. Wolf, liadford are about the only men on the Local fi'iis are pleksed to note that short from A. to Z. He was siven full control The Quincy Clnb, as at present formed, there is such a thing as an acrobatic sec­ Daniel Drlsooll. Vet side who have interest enough In the stop McMahon, of this city, Is well liked of the club, and will sign whoever he Is composed of the following players: ond baseman In the League it is the plump With Troy George Gore, E. I* Breckenbridge, game to get out on the coach Hues when in Washington. Jack is both a good fielder likes. We are satisfied ha will give us a Tenley, of Bellevue, Ky., and Dave Bo- bird at that corner of tbe Oriole dia­ Marr Phillips, William B. Johnson, Daniel J. some of their meu are on bases. That is and strong batter. winner. laud, of the Southern League, catchers; mond. Murphy, W. C. Heine, George Mrakln. where the hitch comes in. Jack O'Connor has been playing the run­ The team will report about April 15, Al. McFarlan, of the Southern League, Wltn Wilkosuarre-M. J. McLaugnlln, W. H. CAPTAINCY. whea exhibition games with Minneapolis and with the Rockfords one season, sec­ One of the best amateur clubs in the Quar.es, A. THE ners with good results of late. of St. country is the Y. M. C. A. Browns of this Billy Joyce has been made captain of the The "Press" a day or two ago devoted and other Western League clubs will ond base or outfield; George Hanley, a good one he will begin. The men so far signed by Manager Louis, first base or catcher; George Thomp­ city, and It propoi.es this season to make By Blnghamton John Tighe. team for this year, and two columns to a complete review of the son. of Galesburg, catcher or outfield; a strong bid for support of By Buffalo A. Weddlge. make. Manager Schmelz had decided to movements of all the amateurs. Strouthers are Frank Belt, catcher; Phil put Campau lu that position, but as Cam- Routcliffe, fielder; Dan Croty, second base. Clem Buschman, of Quincy, third base; GOOD CIJ3AN SI'OHT. By Syracuse B. Knoi. Ray Hathaway is making the "WorldV He will close with one more catcher this. Al. Fischer, of Indianapolis, short stop: It has gone about it in a business-like liV Troy Con. Strouthera. pan has business Interests In New Or­ sporting columns decidedly interesting. SERVICES CLAIMED. leans which he claims he cannot forsake ELMER B. BATES. week a man who was lu the National Charles Thorp, of Canisteo, N. Y., second way, and there 1« hardly any doubt of suc- By Buffalo Robert M. Barr, A. Weddlge. at this time without great financial sac­ League the past two seasons. base or outfield; pitchers, Jerry Bddinger, cesa. The difficulty of the past for ama­ By Wilkesbarre Frank Mugser. rifice. Mr. Schmelz concluded to let him If this letter should meet the good eye of Galesburg, and Harry JJurrell, of teur bas» ball has been that the clubs had The &ie and Buffalo Clubs have agreed on the of Joe Kat», Chuck I.auer, Andy Dun­ Bloomsburg, Pa. and no well defined remain there for nm onth or six weeks East Liverpool Mention. a precarious existence following changes in the schedule: Erie, at Buf­ longer. If he should be needed here before East Liverpool, March 26 Editor "Sporting ning, Cnplinger, the pitcher, and any other It will be seen that Manager Merrifleld homo that was popularly known. There falo, M»v 2'J, Instead ot May 31, and Buffalo, at that time a string will be pulled which I/fe:" Curt Wolch will siga a Syracuse con- first class players who know the limit of Is long on catchers, but he says he needs ia but one place to play base ball in Ifrle M&r 31. instead of June 4. i-eiiiali. there for a month or six weeks trnct this coming week. Ourt IB in better shape the League and that times are as hard as them in his business. A good catcher U Baltimore, and that is at Union Park, and 1 Respect Cully, luvf than b« baa been tot the past three or bard cau be, and can play for reasonable usually BO scarce. but one way to build up a patronage, and 9. V. POVVEIW, President. of It U that w» bare four fielders bera April 7. THE SPORTING LIFE.

KIttredge says that Chicago has a great Ditcher In young Griffith, who will lower ISSUED APRIL 1st. the colors of many ambitious clubs before BASE BALL the season Is ovor. Wilmot says of his protege, Clator: "He REACH'S BASE BALL GOODS. Is only a raw country boy, but he Is a ball player from his heels up, and 1 expect :h;it he will make a mark for himself. He WINDY an hit, too, and Is simply a wonder be­ CITY NEWS. hind the bat." Dahlen brought his wife and babies along and Is prepared to enter the playing ranks CAPTAIN ANSON AT LAST REPORTS at a moment's notice. His face is rosy and round, aud he looks like a well-groom­ ed country boy. IN CHICAGO FOR DOTY. Kid Nlchols, the crack Boston pitcher, was in the city Saturday on his way to the Hub. He saw Bennett, and reports that a manufacturer of artificial limbs has He Speaks at Length of His Team, the fitted the old back-stop with a pair of wooden legs on which he can walk without League Race and the Changes in the aid of crutches. Nlchols Is fearful ;hat he will never secure as good a catcher. Winfleld Scott Camp, Anson's new colt, Playing Rules-No t Pleased With looks, like a winner. He is tall and thin, and in that respect resembles his brother, The BEACH AMERICAN ASSOCIATION PERFECTLY BALANCED BAT made in all the Latter on the Whole-Local Lou R. Camp, the Infleldcr. The brothers BASE BALL being adopted by the principal weights and sizes. left their wives at home, fearing to bring LEAGUES and ASSOCIATIONS is sufficient them here bcause of a suspcted epidemic The above ARE the BEST the market affords. News. of small-pox. They had bard work to find guarantee that it is the BEST BALL made. a suitable boarding house, but finally Send for ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE, which selected BEACH'S No. AA LACED CATCHERS' MITT rooms on the extreme northwest gives descriptions of our complete line of BALLS, Chicago, April 2. Editor "Sporting side. is the ONLY one SUITABLE for the BEST Life:" After an absence of five weeks BATS, MITTS, GLOVES, MASKS, BODY PRO­ CATCHER; it gives PERFECT PROTECTION to in the East Captain Anson returned TECTORS, BOXING GLOVES, Etc. home Saturday. It was expected that MILWAUKEE MEMS. A. J. REACH CO. the player. while away he would trade some of his PHILADELPHIA, PA. players, but nothing of the sort hap­ All Beady For the Coming Fray—A REACH'S No. 4-0 BAT is the standard bat If your DEALER does not keep our goods, pened and the team will remain about Promising Pitcher—Ileminiscences of LEAGUE and ASSOCIATION player. It is a send direct to as it was before the chieftain went of Ve Oklen Days—Local Notes. The GUIDE is the acknowledged authority on East. Milwaukee, April 3. Editor "Sporting BASE BALL in AMERICA. Many new and attract­ ANSON TALKS OF HIS TEAM. Life:" Before this letter is seen iu ive features will be added, and the GUIDE will bo "I am very much pleased with my print all the teams of the Western replete with valuable statistics. f*f\ team as it stands," sakl the captain last League will be on the field in practice —FRICE 10 CENTS— night. "The outlook certainly is good, nnd exhibition games. Cushman's gal­ FOB SALE BY ALL NEWSDEALERS. . uo. and I expect that we will cut a figure lant crew will be in Cincinnati, where in the race this season. I did talk with liis stars were ordered to report, playing A. J. REACH CO., Barnie about Stratton, thinking that their first game with Comiskey's nine, Tulip & Palmer Sts. - Philadelphia. Tulip and Palmer Sts, Philadelphia, Pa. perhaps we would bo better; off with April 7, when I expect to be present, another pitcher. As it is I have only and give the readers of "The Sporting 7 pitchers, and out of the lot ought to Life" in Milwaukee my opinion of t'lo proper garter snake curve. Strange that get two or three good ones. I think HOOSIER HAPPENING8. everybody should turn all eyes in this di­ team that will represent our beautiful rection, anyhow. that Hutchison will he pretty stout this city. No one will be more disappointed Are there not other clubs season, and with McGill, Griffith, Clau- Pleased With Their Share of the in the Western League, and plenty of than myself if they do not meet expecta­ playesr to speculate upon? sen and one or two others in trim the tions, both in pride and pocket. Schedule Plums—Pitcher Mauck Mauck's contract signed and received to­ Colts ought to be. in it. I have 22 men Cushman and the balance of the direc­ Signed—The Players on Deck—The day. He says he is in Al condition ready to select from, and as we will train at tors of the club have been fortunate in Case of Foreman, Etc. and willing to go In the box and pitch the Lome it is possible that we will be in liaving first game if necessary. He comes on The good form when the season opens. Our a friend in St. Louis who has Indianapolis, April 2. Editor "Sport­ to-morrow for the Butler University game. infield is pretty strong. There are two found a jewel (according to all ing Life:" Pretty hard on us, isn't it? CHARLES B. FOSTER. accounts) In Figgemcier, a pitcher, only G Been talking about robins, blue jays and men for nearly all the positions. feet 2 inches in his stockings. All the Kiffe League Ball those never failing signs of spring, the There is Decker and Auson for first. Browns say ho Is a coiner, and last Satur­ POINTERS APROPOS PORTLAND. Camp and Olenalvin for second, Irwin for day he shut a team out without a run, aud bleaeherites, for more than three weeks ghort and Parrott and Dahleu for third. the Sunday preceding the aforesaid game and then to be compelled to write a Probably Eight Cities to Compose the In the outfield is Kynn, Wilmot, Lange lie allowed his opponents but 2 hits. If decent base ball letter with snow on the New England League—Will HAS BEEN fl&OFTCb BY and Dnngan. The team has been strength­ Mains he commences doing th's In March he will ground and the cold wave flag flying and "Grandpa" Morse lieave For ened Iu various way. I have no use for be nigh Invincible In warm weather. I from the court house any place but first. I would just as soon tower. Some­ the Far West. trust so, for my former partner's (who one is a "Jonah" in this Western be last as second. What Chicago wants recommended him), the Milwaukee Club's Portland, Me., April 2. Editor "Sport­ Is a pennant. Mind you, I don't say we and my own sake. Figgemeier Is playing League team of ours and before the ing Life:" The circuit of the New Eng­ are going to land the bui ting, season is over we shall probably find Southern but we will with the St. Louis Browns at present, get­ land League will probably be composed of try to make our presence felt. ting in trim. out who that distinguished "Jonah" is. eight clubs |representing the following THE LEAGUE RACE. I noticed in "Sporting Life" recently Our mutual friend "Billy" Sharsig cities: Portland, Fall River, Brockton, "The race this year ought to be hotter that a gentleman who saw our Lar.gsford returned from the Milwaukee meet­ Lewlston, Pawtucket, Worcester, Haver- than ever. New York has been greatly play short in Southern League last sum­ ing much the worse for physical wear hill and Bar.gor. It had been thought all -League Strengthened by securing Meekin and Far- mer advises Win. Barnie to sign him in along up to within a fortnight that six rell. Baltimore, too, is stronger, and the preference to Dnnny Richardson, stating but with a feather in his cap so far as a clubs would bo the number. But there signing of Taylor will prove a great bene­ he can outbat, outrun and outfleld Danuy. good schedule for the Iloosiers is concern­ arose unexpected trouble In Worcester, ed. In connection with Milwaukee it cer­ and Haverhill is said to be so enthusiastic fit to Philadelphia. Irwin ought to make This is pleasant reading for the "fans" tainly looks a good manager. The Washingtons have here, and 1 hope It Is true. as though we got decidedly over the prospects that as a result when been practicing for three weeks and have the best of it all around. With favorable the League meeting is held on Wednesday FOR GOOD OUT OP EVTL. weather conditions, the Sunday games at steps will be taken to had the benefit of Hue weather, and in Detroit is not doing very well In the form an or- that respect are ahead of us. The liroo> Milwaukee will yield a young gold mine, ganizatiou of eight teams. Such 1894 South. This ought not to worry Detroittrs and the holiday dates for this city are ar­ an organization may be lyns and Bostons are as strong as ever. or Van dcr Keck. It Is no easy matter to a success. The absence of Beniiett will of course ranged in proper style. "Hilly," although Six clubs la fully enough, as has been win exhibition games in foreign towns under the weather, evidently played Bald In thlp correspondence before. Add a cripple the latter, but they will be very where local umpires prevail. I have had much In the race. I think that all of the A 1'T'I.L, BASE BALL HAND couplo more to that number and it will not the experience and know whereof I speak. and carried off a fair share take long to prove that there will be a cum­ western teams are stronger than last year, Watkins' "Soo" Indians are faring better, of the pot. bersome burden. If good backing is behind the and as a result the eastern nines will have and under the circumstances, both the Speaking of "Billy's" severe illness in eight cities all will be well. That is quite a to work harder. Richardson will help Western League teams are Milwaukee it was heralded about in the big condition, however, to the statement. out Louisville and St. Louis will keep doing well. press a little too strong. He suffered I would advise the balance of the West­ a sort of jrastrlc MAINS AND MORSE DEPART. Borne of them guessing. I will commence ern League managers uot to "take the flat­ attack, the likes of which On Saturday Will Mains and "Grandpa" Morse to puts the Colts through their paces to­ tering unction to their soul" that they will he has frequently fallen heir to in former packed their grips aud started on the Western morrow, and expect to have the team in have a snap when they meet the "Soos" days. He always carries about with him trip. Both tOHSers have been taking excellent in BASE BALL fine form soon. I would rather have the and Detroiters ou account of a few defeats a susceptible stomach and a decidedly eare of themselves all winter and are in as good eastern folks think that we are weak than in Southern climes. These defeats, at this balky liver. A change of water and a condition as they were when the season of '93 r.ot. We want to come with a rush and stage, are better than victories, as it will probable betterment of diet, owing to the closed. Mains Is to receive a good thing in surprise them all." make them get a hustle on, undoubted ('t) superiority of "Hoosier" Minneapolis this year. He did not pick out THE BL'LE CHANGES . and put in cooking has "shocked" him over board. the finest talent of last season's New England some- good practice and get in shape for League for nothing, and Manager John Captain Anson is not exactly pleasefl the race for the pennant, while victories Let it be as it may, the little manager S. Bames IU UNIFORMS with the rule changes adopted at the is well-nigh over his trouble, and is doing will surely be pleased with the selection that schedule meeting of tlie League. "I would make them careless. the work of two men in getting every­ his old pitcher has made for tlie Minnesota want­ Harper, pitcher of Detroit, who has aggregation. William is of the opinion that Min­ ed the bunt entirely abolished," he said. been on the coast the last few years, is a thing ready for the opening games. He nesota will be fully capable to cope successfully Cap, Shirt, Pants, Stockings and Belt. "Instead it was so penalized that the Milwaukeean by birth; his parents and lias taken Mr. Brush's old suitt «£ roomj with any of the Western league teams. He is pitcher will in a measure get what Is his relatives all live here. Harper at cue time in the When Building, and, should "the uof rftUtenlarly struck with the nines thus far due. If the battor hits the ball foul It pitched for Oskosh. Jerry Hurley, who season turn out all O. K., expects to bring selected for Milwaukee and Kansas City, but will be called a strike, which Is right and his wife and child to spend at least two thinks that Grand iViulds. TuU-clo and Detroit proper. catches for same team, played for me PRICKS P-OR BETTER QUALITIES ON The pitcher puts tlie ball over the when Uncle Ezra Sutton managed the Mil- months in the only city west of the AI- have strong aggregations. a^Iioston th« Maine plate and ought to havo credit for It. That waiikees. This buttery will draw when in legheuies (won't that make Cincinnati pair of tossers were to be joiiiW' by James Garry, is not so good as cutting it out altogether, mad? They have such awful habits in Ezra Lincoln and "Buster" Burrill. ~ '"^** - -, but it answers the purpose admirably. Tlie Milwaukee, as both are favorites. REMINDER that porky little town!) Don't care! Its TOP FIJES. rule ought certainly to Increase the ef­ OP OLD TIMES. just as "Hilly" says Indianapolis Is one Fed Webster and John O'Brien have caught on ficacy of the pitcher, and this In itself In looking over a late copy of the "Sport- of the best in great style down South. Their many Portland will make the game mere Interesting. I Ing Life" I observed there Is talk of re­ BALL TOWNS IN THE CODXTUY. friends are consequently highly pleased. THE H. H. KIFFE CO., think that the League made a mistake in viving the old Metropolitans, and among when she has a square deal. A bright Journalist DUu-orth is the representative of barring (he trapped ball. There are only the old players I saw the old name of mind and an experienced physical make­ the Associated Press down at Belfast. In a 523 Broadway, near Broome"~St., New York, a few men who are capable of making the "Billy" Holbcrt, who caught for Milwau­ up may readily discover the natural lean­ letter to nie last week he states that he has play. It will cut out one of the most In kee in 1878 (catching Buck Weaver), when ing toward out door sports, as displayed offers, but will sign with no club until the SEND FOR CATALOGUE. our city was Iu the Natiqjial League. Both 1st of May, when the pheuoms will begin to ex­ tcresting features of the game, and It is by the local commoners. Foot ball, hose plode. to be r&srctted that It had to (fo. The un­ Weaver and Holbert married Milwaukee ball, trotting, turning, twisting and tumb­ Ed Kelly has at last crawled out of his hole certainties of the game are the very points girls, daughters of Jerry O'Connor, at that ling are all equally attractive when given for the summer. He la in splendid form uud that make It so interesting. Take away all time a detective on our police force. "Bil­ us in proper style and without any strings may sign with Brockton. of the uncertain features and the game ly" Holbert, on account of bis good humor tied to draw the exhibition back from The New England League committed a very suddenly loses favor. It was argued that aud Muuchauseu tales, was very popular. the strictly legitimate. I said in a former grave blunder when it did not re-elect Jacob O. the reason the League abolished the trap I cannot say the same of Weaver. Win. letter that we had been mistreated, mid M»r*> as secretary. Hia past Nrvices are be­ was to prevent a possible double or triple Rogers was manager of the nine then, and our people have lost heart. They have re­ ginning to receive due appreciation now that he play. That Is Just the reason why it they put up some great ball those days. covered and are intending to appreciate is out of it. should have been retained. A catcher In th >se days was a more somthing good. If we don't get it we'll Oliver Burns leaves for Springfield in about Uniforms prominent player ten days. THE TKArl'ED UALL. than a pitcher, aud kick hard until we do. The various terms Evidently Mercer will be able to hold up his "Say that the bases are full when a bat­ first-class catchers were In demand. Char- in the circuit may expect financial help end with Washington. He is certainly a re­ ter comes up. A hit means one If rot Icy Bennett, on account of a lame shoulder from this city if they play good ball. If markable young blood. Pants, two runs. Suppose that the batter pops that time did very little backstopping. they don't, heaven help them! The reports indicate that Niland has opened Shirt. np ao infield fly which a heady player Both Bennett aud Holbert made many Although disappointed by the snddeu up brilliantly with Cincinnati. Practice surely Cap, friends while with us, aud many Milwau- appearance makes perfect traps. At least one if not two men will of winter in the middle of In all instances. Belt, be out. The base ninucrs, not hoving kecans and myself were exceedingly sorry spring, the All old New England League enthusiasts ex­ seen the play nude often, may become to hear of Bonnett's sad accident. The COLTS ARE ALL. HERB press sympathy with Hugh DufTy In the loss Hose. confused, and It is then that head work Milwankceans that year comprised Golden and are anxious to Introduce themselves of his wire. His early career with the Salem and Weaver, pitchers; Bennett and Hol­ to our people in two college games sche­ and Lowells will never be forgotten In this city. ou the bajl field will count. The play has Our latest acquisition is William H. Oook, of $3,50 excited the crowd nnd the fans don't know bert, catchers; Jake Goodman, first base; duled for this week. Beitler I'nlverslty claims to have a crack last year's Dovers. He is a tine outnclder and a how It Is all going to turn out. That to Creamer, second base; Peters, short stop; team for the sea­ fair batsman. Padded Pants, Name on Shirt. them is the most exciling period in the "Billy" Foley, third base; Dalrymple, left son. Their ontttt of players includes the Madden says that he would rather play In the game. That play will be talked about field; Turner, centre field; one of the two Halls and several other of the best New England League this season than anywhere for weeks afterward. Now a play that is catchers, right field. known Western foot bailers. They are «Ise, for the re: son that he will be nearer home. a novelty because of extreme rareness I recollect accompanying the Milwau- strong, nervy men, upon the "gridrion" The Binghamton management is doing the and I may be able next week to inform wrong thing with Dan Mahoney. $5,00 has been dropped just to prevent a man kccans to Chicago that year, when Bennett They should with brains from making a star play. I was down to catch, aud the Chicagos ran the readers of the "Sporting Life" that either release him outright or keep him on their :, Other Qualities, $3.00 and $12.OO. am in favor of restoring the trap to favor. down to second and third every time they they can also play good ball. For a start playing roll. It is an injustice to continue to got to first. Captain Peters put Manager "Hilly" will line his men up to keep ills name on the suspension list. People do not care so much to see runs Foley be­ Ex-Manager J. Louis Bacon, of the Manches­ made as they do to witness phenomenal hind the bat, and after nailing two or the bat as follows: McTamauy, cf.. Mills, three trying to steal second the Chieagos 2h., Leidy, If.. Graham, 3b., De- ter* nnd Salems, will make ail excellent man to John T. Bailey & Co., fhil^deighiai-^ pjays, daring base running, circus catches vinney, ss., Gray, look after Bungor if the Queen City is admitted aud the like. Of course they want quit. Foley was a beautiful thrower, but rf.. IMock, lb., to the Westl'ake the circuit. MANVjrACTUNCRa AND HCTAILCRC home club to land enough runs to win the rum did him up as It has many a promising or Suyder, c., Phillips, Orth or As the New Yorks will not take a Southern ball player. Had Bennctt's shoulder not Sowders, p. All of the above mentioned trip, Duke Klobedanz game, but unless the contest is punctuated are will not join In the pre­ General Athletes' and Sportsmen's Goods. with exciting plays they will have noth­ been lame our team would have won that on hand, and pretty well trimmed for liminary practice with Ward's men this spring. day. Tho Milwaukee contingent was a victory or defeat. It will not take long Third Baseman McCormack, of the Lewistons, ing to talk about. The rules are good to discover where the Irwin's Celebrated enough and tinkering with them always sick crowd. We played the Bostons three batting order may was in the city one day last week ou his way Gloves and Mits. games In Boston that season, which Boston be bettered. The boys are strangers to to report in the Maine village. He thinks that AGENT. FOX Louisville Slugger Bats. results iu harm. each other, and will get acquainted as time Bergen will come around all right with Jack TUB BUNT HIT DAMNED. won by the scores of 1-0, 2-1 and 3-2. Hard Raleigh and Relay Bicycles. luck, but beautiful ball games. But the rolls on. Leighton. "The bunt was an exception, nnd ought public only appreciate games that their ROME MIGHTY GOOD READING. The Fall Rivers and Lewistons start out with to have never been officially recognized. Charley Layman, the sporting teams vastly Inferior to those of last year, while nine wins, and prefer to see a bum gcine man of Brockton will open with a much stronger - __ It has degenerated Info a nuisance, and won, than a beautiful exhibition lost. Colonel Harrv New's paper, the Indianapo­ players who were utterly incapable of lis "Journal, Is up in his business. He coterie of tossers. &£g£&j£^^ making It In a hundred years wore out NOTES. has been nosing around Fast Day has not yet been appointed, but Lohman left Los Angeles for Milwaukee lately in regard to will probably he observed on the last or next pitchers by fouling the itall so many times the Foreman matter, and what he has dis­ to the last Thursday In this month. In succession that the man in the box was this A. M. covered is undoubtedly the truth. The sit- EDWIN PHILLIPS. finally tuckered out. \ do not think It Manager Cushman informs me the team natiou develops a state of affairs with ref­ Is advisable for the miiplre at all times will report In first-class condition April erence to the much sought and bought TALK ABOUT PRICES! to stand behind the plate. There arc oc­ 5 at Cincinnati. after pitcher. He says: EXHIBITION GAMES. casions when he should run out Into the The grounds were Inspected by the di­ There is another hitch in the Foreman matter. diamond. I really don't think an um­ rectors and Manager Cushman yesterday The fnult, however, is not that of the local man­ Results of Preliminary Practice pire is harder on a p'tcher when is back and were fit to play on at present, and un­ agement nor that of the pitcher, as the terms Games Played at All Points. IS ALL WE ASK A FOR of him, although the . -ipresslon prevails der Superintendent Gus Albert's care will are mutually satisfactory, and Foreman is ready be superb ou return to sl^n any moment. It seems that President At New Orleans, March 25, the New Orleans that such is tlie case. Harry Wrlght will of the Mllwaukees, teanH beat Detroit 9 to 4 COMPLETE BASE BALL UNIFORM have charge of tlie umpires this year, and May D, when they meet Minneapolis. The Johnson, of the Western Ix-iifue, who gave the Indianapolis management At Mobile, March 20, the Mobiles beat Detroit I look for an Improvement In their work. opening game will be a gala one; music, to understand that they J> to 6, and on the 27th repeated the Made of good quality flannel, consisting of Shirts, Governor, Mayor, city officials, and the could go ahead and negotiate with Foreman, has dose, Heaven knows they were bad enough last now taken another tack and threatens them with winning by 11 to 8. rants, Stockings, Cap and Belt. year. The old diamond was good enough usual ceremonies. a $200 fine if At New Orleans. March 28, the Detroits won and there was no use iu adopting a new A young catcher, John Le Fleur, of Por­ the man Is signed, and that he their first game, beating New Orleans 6 to 3, tage, Wis., will be given a trial by Mana­ will not permit him to play. thanks to HariKT's good pitching. Same day $3,75We one. Tlie old one was plain; the new Our folks are doing much corresponding also make finer goods, as the bulk of our trade is exclusively with Is calculated to mix up amateurs. Per­ ger Cushman iu one of the Chicago games. at Nashville the local team beat Sioux City 0 the leading Clubs and Colleges throughout the United Slates, and they The West Side Roast Club, which meets with the young Western League presi­ to 4. haps tl'iit is what it was adonted for." dent, and we do not as yet know what will March 29 the Ballimores played their first use the best. *" OLENALVIN WANTS TO GET AWAY. at Eddie Hiukel's restaurant Saturdays be the outcome Then we have our Boys' Complete Uniform which we are selling at Glenalvin and Sundays, will attend the opening in of the matter. When be, game, with the Macon team, aud won by 22 $2,75 may not play with Chicago Foreman, was awarded Toledo, It was to 8. this year. He is under contract, but has grand style, going to the game in a tally- well understood that he would sign no­ On March 30 the season was opened at New Samples Furnished upon Application. aspirations to cnptaln and manage the ho coach. "Matt"' Killilca, Dick Lohse, where but in this city, and the city of York by a game between the New Yorks and tletroitrt of the Western Lcgue. lie has Dr. Lange, Alderman Frank Buestrin, "cereals" made all preparations to do with­ Jaspers. The New Yorks won by 22 to 1. Same gone to New Orleans with the team and "Ed" Hecke, Abe Toss, Eddie Hinkel, out him. Captain Caruey wrote Sharsig day at New Orleans, the local club beat Detroit at present Is acting ns captain nnd mana­ Henry Hambach, "Lep" Mock and your A. G. SPALDING & BROS., to sign him if he could, as he could do The Louisvilles, ger. He thinks that there Is no room on correspondent, have promised to be on nothing with him. A new factor appears at home, March 31, started the the local team for him and is said to be hand with horns, brooms, etc. The afore­ season with defeat, being beaten by the Sioux CHICAGO. NEW YORK. PHILADELPHIA in the shape of City team 4 to 3. Sioux City anxious for his release. Anson expects said crowd will make noise enough to scare MR. MANAGER LONG, SAH! won In the ninth Glenalvin to report here for duty about John Barnes and his nine so that to win inning on three hits aud a wild pitch. who shies his castor into the ring, ami The Brooklyns opened their campaign March 31 At New Orleans, April 1, the Detrolts played champions of the Kastern League; Hoo» April 1!) and will be disappointed If he will bo impossible. We must havo the so, says Mr. Layman, "plays a beautiful dog does not show up. opening game. I feel liv beating the Murray Hill team 22 to 3. The a tie game with New Orleans, each team scoring ver, catcher for Kansas City in ",(1, '02 So far as he is con­ sorry for the umpire in the manger act" by using every effort, Itrooklyn's new pitcher, Young Korwan, held his three runs. and '!», champions of the Western League, cerned lie seems anxious to have the Cali- In his power to influence President Ban ouinmeuts Oil April 2, Memphis beat Detroit 1 to 5; St. President Klllllea down to four hits. and last season with Cincinnati; Gray, fornlan continue a Colt. It Is possible and myself Intend to in keeping the hoy altogether out of the At Cincinnati, March 31 the season was open­ Louis beat Kansas City 5 to 1, and Pittaburg pitcher, of Cleveland, nighly recommended that he may be loaned to Detroit until attend the opening game April 7 at Cin­ League. Lav-man hns been chasing up ed by Cincinnati lieating Denver City 20 1o 1. beat Tarcntum 12 to 4. by Manager Tclicau, of the Cleveland his services are actually needed. cinnati. Long's record, and he sizes the "Mana­ Same (lay at Sew Orleans the New Orleans team On April 3, Cincinnati beat 'Toledo 9 to 4, Philadelphia beat .Murray Hill 20 to 4, Ilnstun League team; Hill, of Northwestern League COMISKEY HOI'EFKL. Phil Lederer's cigar store Is a busy place ger, sah!" in the following choice lan­ beat Detroit 5 to 3. and last season's Cincinnati League team. Captain Comiskey, who has been spend­ at present, where Secretary Phil Lederer guage in last Sunday's "Journal." On Sunday. April 1, the Louisville turned the beat Brown University 14 to 0, New York beat Is getting everything iu shape for Cush­ tables on the Sioux Citys, beating them 8 to Leontine 19 to 1, and Brooklyn beat the Brook­ Manager Hoggins has two other rino ing the winter In the city, left Monday "Long has been Industrious in slandering the 3 in eleven innings. Same day at Cincinnati the lyn A's 15 to 14. pitchers in view who pitched excellent night for Cincinnati. He was confident man's trip next week. Indianapolis team, claiming repeatedly The local that it is Keds beat Toledo 10 to 5. ball last season, also a first-class outfleld- that the Keda would make a creditable club's uniforms will be blue- the weakest In the League, and singling out cer­ Ou March 30 Sioux City beat Nashville 10 to 2; er. The team selected for Macon this year showing this season. "I think," he said, grav witb red trimmings, ou the road, aud tain of the players to belittle their work in past New Orleans beat Detroit C to 4; Baltimore beat 31ACON MENTION. are all gtrangcis except Joanes, but the "that we have as good a chance of wiu- white with black trimmings at home. This seasons. The animus of his dislike for these Macou 13 to 4, and Atlanta beat Kuoxvllle 8 Macon people can rest assured that tlia nlng the pennant as any team in the is the same as worn in '91 members of the club springs from personal diffi­ Short Stop Shimiiek Supplies the management will have nothing but a win­ League. The team Is evenly balanced and culties he had wifh them while they were in the '°At' Nashville Msrch 31 Nashville beat Vander- ning team to represent Macou. til are hustlers. The players who Joined' Southern League and he was on a newspaper liilt University 21 to 2. Missing Link in the Infield. us late last fall will show up better than lii BirmiiiKlmm, Ala. In one breath he criticises, On Sunday, April 1, the St. Louis team opened Macon, Ga., April 2. The Macun team when they came on. Parrott has been A Sign of theTlmeF. through one of the Toledo papers, Manager Shar­ the season with Kansas City and was beaten In shows up well and Mtiusger Hoggins is Homestead's Ball Team. doing such good work on the Pacific coast The manag-r of one of tbe largest sport- sig for not getting together a better team and eleven innings by 9 to 7. Clarkson and Huwley being congratulated on all sides for his Homestead. I'll., April .'!.- The Homestead with tlie other he protests secretly to President pitched for St. Louis, Daniels for Kansas City. success Base Hall Club of the Monongauela League against the Uostons that I look for great '(ig goods houses said the other day: "I Johnson in getting such a team on very work from him this season. Moth found the times hard all over the country, that Indianapolis is getting too many Both teams batted well, though Daniels held the short notice. Tlie team Is made up as will be made up as follows. Batteries, and good pitchers. The local management should not home team safe when hits were most needed. McCarthy will also be In better shape as 1 expected, and it was a difficult mat­ let follows: Hoggins, first base; Hastian, sec­ Gray and Ifryce, McMullen and Col- ter to secure heavy orders except any "Muffs" of this sort stand in the way On Sunday, April 1, Louisville beat Sioux City ond base, formely of the 1'hiladelphia guu; Short stop, Thomas I'ennington, than ever. Hoy will strengthen the team for base of their signing Foreman. It is to be hoped by 8 to 3. In the eleventh Inning the Louisville materially at the bat and I hope that with ball goods. Mv orders iu this respect are they v.-'ill go right ahead regardless League club; Schiiiick, sliortstop, of last of Allegheny; fl'.'st base, G. H. K.ise, of of President team batted Parvln for five hits and assisted season's Wllkesbnrre, 1'a., Eastern League, La\vrencevilie; good luck the Cincinnatis will finish third greater than they have been for several Johnson's telegrams and the efforts of the Toledo by a base on balls scored live runs. Ou Monday, second base, John Itowe, or better. years. Minor and amateur leagues are or­ or any othre club, and close a contract with this \pril 2. Sioux City turned the tables and beat and of Louisville National League team; "Helny" Yuiinginan, who played with Al- Wilmot aud Clator reported Saturday. ganizing in great numbers nil over tho pitcher.' 1 Louisville in ten inulngs by 3 to 2. Sioux City Holland, third base, of the Kansas City tooua last season, or Thomas O'Brien, of Wilmot looks to be in splendid condition. country, and I believe that there will be AMEN, SAYS I, PROVIDED phtyed without an error, beiug the first team In Western Association champions; McFar- Olenwuod; right Held, Fred Davia, of fu» Wilmot put in most of his time with rod more small leagues iu the field next sea­ If such be the true state of affairs. It 1S'J4 to do so. land, left Held, of last year's Louisville East end; centre field, Sam Vetters. and gun, and during the winter killed son than ever before, and certainly more won't do to crawfish, and If we do not At Cincinnati April 2 Cincinnati beat Toledo team; Joanes, centre field, whom the Mac­ nearly enough veuituu to supply the St. than in any year siuoe 1889. My orders start off the season with a little backbone 11 to 8. The CiiiciDnatis played Wk errorless on people know well enough; Mahoney, J. Frank Melsser. of VVillianiHK>rt> * Paul market. from the colleges arc particularly Ueavy." we'll end up without enough to make a game. catcher, of last seuwn'i Erie, Ta., team. signed with. WUkcsburre. 6 THE SPORTING LIFE. .April 7.

Nashville Collopy. Stalling*, Dooley, White- and If his team fulfills big promise he will head, O'Brien, Lookabaufh, Webster, dive, CHADWICK'S CHAT. ree»lv« liberal support. Mean. The make-up of the team is as follows: BASE BALL THB LOCAL, CLUB. A PEW WORDS ABOUT PBOFES- Darby, Daniels, McOtnrity, pitchers; Kins­ lave made arrangements with the Chatta­ man, first base; Manning second base; nooga Amateurs, one of the strongest »emi- SIGNAL, INGRATITUDE. Nlles, third Ready OHHO. Sh.irp, short stop ;Dota- March 3 ist, irofessional clubs In the South, for the hue, catcher; Heindon, Ulrlck and Sam use of their grounds and uniforms, and The Early Opening of the Season Nichols in the field. Most of the team are we may yet be able to see something in from the Southern League, and Manning SOUTHERN :he way of base ball here this season. AFFAIRS. Any The New York Team and Club carefully sized them up last season. They lulu wishing to play exhibition games Commended The Metropolitan Rt. ar« all young players, and we expect to Pft ICE /O CENT5. here will find It to their advautage to ad­ find among them several "stars." In Sharp PRESIDENT NICKLIH ANNOONCES HIS dress Jim Tanner, manager, and satis­ valry A AVarning to Kickers, Etc. we have a valuable man. He is a player factory terms can readily be made. I of the "Long type," and it la a pleasure want particularly to call attention of New to see him work. OFFICIAL STAFF OF UMPIRES. Southern League managers to the fact that York, April 2. Editor "Sport­ The local team will open to-day at St. they can very often cut off long jumps by ing Life:" I was forcibly struck with the Louis with the Browns for series of arranging to stop over here, as they can truth of a remark made by Corbett the three and then mak^ a tour of several more than make expenses by playing ex­ night I met him in his room at the of the major LcMgue cities. The Southern Unable to Adopt the hibition games. The Chattanooga fans Bijou Theatre. Some one had sent him Jimmy Drisooll and Billy Oswald, two know they will have to take In what an article from the "Brooklyn Citizen" well-known local ball players, have signed comes their way this year, aud they will to play with the Fort Smith team, of Kille Ball, Which It Voted For, Ow­ do so at every opportunity. Watkins' Sioux roasting him about something or another the Arkansas! State League, and will re­ City Seraphs came in Monday to play our in . connection with the -proposed meeting port there for duty on April 25. Both ing to League Prohibition-List ol boys, but the weather suddenly took a with Jackson; at any rate, Jt was not are excellent ball players, who should notion to look coolly upon our plans, and j pleasant rending,, and after its perusal he easily be able to hold their own In that a regular game of freeze-out was the re­ turned to Phil Casey and said "Have company. Players Under Contract, Etc. sult. Saturday Ted Sullivan will show us you how easy It Is to play winning ball, and ever noticed, Phil, how quick your the Chattanooga management have had friends (?) are to send you unpleasant ST. JOSEPH JOTTINGS. Chattanooga, Tenn., April 3. Editor men at work already strengthening the paragraphs about yourself, and how "Sporting Life:" "Good hit, Patsey, backstop defenses under the grand stand very slow they are to pick out the nice St. Joe's Players Report For Duty dat's a corker; take yer terd on it." so the structure won't give way when things said about you?" Post-Season and Exhibition Games "Foul ball!" cried Sullivan gets loose some of his newly un­ I have experienced this kind of thing Frank the umpire. "What's earthed cyclone twlrlers. Southard, of Scranton, ~dat?" "'Cos it's foul, yer gilly, der often and often in my journalistic career. Signed. Eto. empire says so, and what he says goes, HITS. The great majority of my so-called New Orleans is tickled to death over tht St. Joseph, April 2. Editor "Sporting see!!" "Now, don't yer git canary, yer friends seem to take special delight in Life:" The first man to report for duty flannel-mouthed Mick;dat empire's good work of their new shortstop, A. S. sending mo all the paragraphs they cnu yer Kennedy, during some of the recent ex­ flud iu which I am pitched into for tills, was Catcher Frank B. Armstrong, who ar­ cousin an' he's rotten, ijnd dat's no lie!" hibition games. that or the other thing I have written rived iu the city last Thursday afternoon. Biff! bang! and' there you have it, Mr. The umpires will open up the different Constant practice at home during the or said; but de'll a word do they send me winter has kept him in flne trim, Editor. It's rather early in the season grounds as follows: April 11, MeDermott of what is said that is pleasant reading. and he is at Savannah, Hogan at Atlanta, McLaugh- ooking as flne as silk. "I am ready right for such a riotous demonstration, but Then, too, in this connection, I have no­ now," said he, "to go In and play, that's simply a specimen of what's liu at Nashville, Sylvester at New Or­ ticed that, no matter how often i have and am leans. April 14 Hogan at Charleston. confident I will do my best work here, for going on in every empty lot in town, written iu praiseworthy terms of the vork know I will have a better chance with April 15 McLaughlin at Mobile. April 24 of ball players on the field, I never or though we sincerely hope these severe McLaughlin at Macou, and May 9, Sylves­ his club than I could get anywhere else cases are confined to the sacred precincts hardly ever receive a word of apprecia­ Mie Association appears ter at Memphis. tive thanks to be a of the Fifth ward districts. But talk­ President Passailalgue, of the Charleston for It; but they are quick to lead sure winner, too, and I want forget these favors, and very quick to to play the whole season out iu one team and ing Club, in a letter to President Nicklin, Is resent any censure ou ABOUT UMPIRES. very much their conduct which not run the chances of a break-up before the enthused over the chauces his I am called upon to write. Harry Wright uiiimer is well under way." '"Red" was Imnie- "President Nicklin has now corraled his club has this year to nab the rag, and begs is one of the honorable exceptions to liately taken around town and introduced to all full quota of diamond dignitaries and leave to assure us that Savannah will the rule, as he always appreciates what he "fans," and he made a splendid impression they certainly are a quartet the like be snowed under at the opening game. I write about him. But the Ingratitude m everyone. Though he knocks the the beam at How is that, McCloskey? of the majority of the professional 87 pounds one would hardly think "lied" weighed of which has never been gathered to­ The Nashville Club has gotten out as fra­ hat much, but he is hard aud solid, and built gether in the South before. First, the neat a thing in the way of their of­ ternity in this respect is notorious. ike a prize-fighter.. old reliable" M. J. McLaughlin was ficial envelope as ever a printer parted How early the base ball season of 1S04 POST-SEASON GAMES. gathered1 in, and you all know his with. The back of It has a pretty colored is opening is opening, After the regular season is over we will play calibre. Then Ed. Hogan, the old-time lithograph of a huge base ball, with min­ especially in the exhibition games for two or three weeks with ute details, and all the home college arena! Every day now games are Vestern and Southern League clubs. There are ball player, toed the mark aud joined dates of the being played by the college nines. I our umpirical ranks. club being plainly printed thereon. about a dozen off days at borne, which can be Hogan played in Manager William F. Hoggins, of the notice that the amateurs of Virginia are filled In by semi-professional clubs from the the Southern League for many years, Macon Base Ball Club, passed through here wideawake this year, especially up in the urrounding small towns. Old enthusiasts in Texas being with Memphis In '83, Augusta and yesterday on his way from St. Louis to Chiirlottesburg district. At Richmond, too, lave written here wanting Manager Nolan to take Atlanta In 'SO aud Nashville in '87, and Macon. Hoggins says' he has his team quite a furore for the national game is tbe Saints, in conjunction with some other strong has been umpiring iu tho Chicago City rapidly developing this year. One paper club, and moke a trip through the southwest to about completed, and will be right In the Texas. Tills plan seems to be a good one, and If League the last two years. He Is strongly heat of it at all times. up the Shenandoab Valley, "The Spirit re«'ii-.mended by Count Cauipau and Jake of the Valley," of Harrisonburg, Is mak­ carried out dates could be arranged at Fort Wells, George T. Stalllngs writes from Nash­ Scott, Wiehita, Fort Smith, Morrillton, Topeka, aud will" unquestionably prove sat- ville that he has 10 of the first gentlemen ing a specialty of tho gntne this year, Laavenworth, Atchison, Hot Springs, Little Hock, - Isfactory. L. J. Sylvester, of Houston, of Nashville interested in the club, as and tho Virginia ball players should sup­ Pexarkana, Marshall, Corsicana, Dallas, Fort Tex., was the third man signed, and he's follows: W. J. Cummins, M. J. Cowdon, port it. The editor's sons, John and Worth, Waco, Austin, San Antonio, Houston and as good a one ns you can run across. Syl­ Alex. File, George Moore, W. T. Linck, Scheff , are crack junior players. Hulveston, and probably wind up in New Orleans. vester played ball with Augusta In '85 Charles Eastmau. John Ruhin. Jr., By the way, you should place the The cities mentioned are all good ball towns, and '86, and since then has umpired In "Spirit" on your exchange md as almost one-half of the Saints are well- Pope Taylor, O. B. Hill and F. G. Fife. list. uiown In tho southwest PUBLISHED BY the Texas and California Leagues. His AL. WEINFELD. The Virginia State League of profes­ they would draw out work has always been of the satisfactory sionals has got a good paying circuit. jig crowds, surely. order, and he will prove a strong card In and several strong teams. Evidently gcod OTHER PLAYERS ARRIVE. THE AMERICAN SPORTS PUBLISHING (0., the umpire llue down here. Last, but by THIRTY GOOD BASE-RUNNERS. mangemeut is at the head of it. Saturday afternoon Captain O'Coimor, shortetop no means least, "Sandow" MeDermott ffolllngsworUi, second baseman Mohler, left- 241 BROADWAY, WEW YORK CITY. was at last induced to come to terms The Players of the National League "What do you think of our team for this floluer McKibben and pitcher Crlmmion arrived. after some rather prolonged skirmishing Who Stole Honors year?" Is a question asked me Those, with Armstrong aud Qulgg. make seven between him and by Slides aud by New men on hand. Both Smith and Southard will be President Nicklin, which Daring. York crnnks whenever I happen to meet The Eighteenth Annual Increased the revenues of Uncle Sam via them; and my reply Is, "I think New York in to-morrow from the South and Bast and Edition will be published in Spalding's Athletic Library the Postal Department. "Sandow" wauled Reach's Base Ball Guide for 1894 con­ this season will have the strongest team Archie Cole conies down from Hastings, Neb., for March. The GUIDE is the acknowledged too much here, aud Nick wouldn't see :n the morning. All the men were out at the authority on Base Ball in America, and U tains the following interesting table, the club has ever placed on the fifield since park yesterday Umbering up, but did not do It that way, and kept a stiff upper lip showing the comparative it. . was. .. . organized.. .,.. It has the vvery best officially endorsed by the National League and American Association of Professional In spite of the fnct that work of the nuch work as they were stiff and sore. Com­ best thirty base runners of the League of backing in those two millionaire back­ mencing this afternoon they will get down to Base Ball Clubs. Many new and attractive features will be added, and the GUIDE will be THB SEASON ers, Messrs. Talcott and Wheeler. It has :mrd practice and be in nice trim for tbe open­ was coming on last year. In the list are all the Nation­ a manager replete with yaluable statistics. Particular attention will be fast, and a fourth man al League base runners who has had the advantage of ing gnme next Sunday, when they play a paid to College Base Ball. was a pressing necessity. Finally McDer- who made 40 a year's experience in organizing a win­ crack picked nine of local talent. A big crowd mott came off his perch, and yesterday or more stolen bases during the year or ning team for 1804; and, moreover, the club is expected out. wrote his acceptance of Nicklin's terms, who had a percentage of over .330. Their has the business end of the club In better FRANK SOUTHARD SIGNED. so now all's calm and cozy in the um­ relative standing must be found by com­ hands and under far better control than Frank B. Southard, a clever left-handed pitch­ PRICE, - 10 Cents. pire department of the Southern. paring the number of their stolen bases ever before. Then, too, its old League ri­ er from Scranton, Pa., has placed his autograph Now some funny fellow will rear up and val, the Boston team is certainly not In :is to one of say something with the number of games in which they good championship our Western Association contracts and to the effect that. In view played: form as it was in 189.'!. long before this goes to print he will be on Kor Sale by l^ of the fact that MeDermott has been The loss of Bennett's valuable services, baud for practice. Southard la quite a pitcher all Newsdealers. dubbed "Saudow" for short, he Per and later that must Rank. Name and Club. Games Baso£ Cent. of Utiffy one of their grcut If the opinion of good Judges is to lie relied work the strong arm act to perfection 1 Ctiuip, Chicago...... 38 29 .758 quartette of team workers whom, I lenrn, upon. I believe he pitched for a while In the so I'll Just sail right In and strike before 2 Ward, Bait, and Oin.... 48 32 .657 will remain in California until his very si.-k Eastern League in 1892, but his flrs,t real start the mine Is spruug on us. Now, the only 3 Doyle, New York...... SO 49 .612 wife recovers, and may not report mull was last year, when he began the season with reason MeDermott received this title was 4 Brown, Louisville...... 121 66 .545 .luue, is a rather heavy handicap. They Birmingham, where he pitched effectively until simply owing to the f>ct that the name 5 Ward, New York...... 13* 72 .545 ars, of course, still strong, but both Brook­ tbe Southern League disbanded. He then went A. G. SPALDING & BROS. PHILADELPHIA. Indicates strength and security, and as he 0 Griffin, Brooklyn...... 93 47 .506 lyn and New York lire now better able to Scranton and finished out the string In the Is a giant on the field, the name just fits 7 Hamilton, Philadelphia.. S2 41 .500 to cope with them th'nn in 1803. How­ Pennsylvania State League. Southard has speed In snugly. So, there . TUey do say that 8 Burke, New York...... 135 67 .000 ever, the April gome will give a basis for and bruins, and is s:iid to lie remarkable the Mobile Club is prepared to make 0 Stovpy, Bfllt. & Brooklyn. 53 26 estimating the relative strength of fielder iu his position. He Is pretty good COLLEGE NOTES. A STRONG KICK 10 Lathnm, Cincinnati. 60 .4KO three lending clubs of the East In tlie. jjinner, aud !> is a southpaw batsman. He gets 11 F.wing. Cleveland... 114 53 .465 nway from the on the new rule, which was promulgated .458 League for 1894. plute fast. He can bang the 12 Hntneld, Brooklyn.. 33 15 ball with the best of them RDd la said to be a Every member of the Brown freshman at the last League meeting, to the effed 13 Wilmot, Chicago..... 93 42 .452 vary clever, humorous that the home club guarantees to the 14 Dowel, St. Louis..... 131 5ft .450 By the wny, wliat a rivalry exlrts coaoher. class has been assessed $1.30 to pay visitors $60 lu cold casii each game, rain 15 Donovan, Plttaburg... 110 49 .416 between the o metropolitan teams EXHIBITION GAMES. expenses of the class team. or shine. Now, in view of the fact that i Ifi Cooley, St. Louis..... 28 11 .423 <>' ^Trir YOTK aud Brooklyn this Beginning next Sunday the Saints play local Manager Selee has nt last received word was Hooper himself who Introduced tha 17 McCarthy, Boston.... 116 49 year. The Giants are just dying talent. Ou April 8 they have the McCook team from Harvard The collegians will not piny self-same rule, for adoption by the League 17-Lange, Chicago...... 116 ."422 to wipe out those October records of United States regulars from Fort Leaven- the Bostons, on account of their enfeebled the kick rather seems out of place, and 11 18 Long, Baltimore..... 23 .418 with two or three signal victories this worth. Then come* Lincoln, April 14-15: Sioux condition. 10 I>avi», New Yo-v..... 133 54 .40« coining City, April 16-1T; Kansas City, April 18. 19, 20; Alex Ferson, pitcher of the Lewlstonn, chosen. I am told that he claims be in •>.0 Foutz, Bronwyn...... 130 52 .400 May. SingSingular to relate, the tended the rule to read that the Brooklyn team feelss more confidence In Milwaukee, April 23, 24; Kansas City Reda, has beeu engaged as trainer for the Bates visitors A. -Brodlu that day mainly for their 20 Tiernan, New York... 121 41 .355 materially to lose them. ooln and Des Moines. We could have filled all Graves, the old Yale player, writes the return °> Pav out a sum to the 27 GIas»cock, St. L. and Pltts- Brooklyn did belter lost year against our ante-season dates at home with Western "World" that the Green Mountain boys burg. 114 39 .342 Association clubs, but v?e do no* care to have have a strong team this season. pprors for their share of the Sunday Boston on the South End grounds than them here, as there .ames, and then on the weekdays, when 28-Dnly, Brooklyn...... 126 43 .341 they did at Eastern Park, and Dave Foutz appearance bora previous Arthur Irwln Is considering tbe advisa­ the 29 McGraw, Baltimore...... " 40 .314 to the championship race would dull the edge bility of turning Pitcher George crowd docs not average more than and his new team are already talking of tho appetites of the cranba. Reese Into a corporal's guard, they should by this ruie These thirty players are divided up, about dolug better on April 19 than ever a first baseraan. Rease is an invaluable 'S PI1TTS aqfl G LIVES be compelled to pay out $60 per game as to teams as follows: before. NEW ADVERTISING SCHEME. batter, runs bases well, and Is a good Have stood the test for years and are worn bjr at a deadi loss in many cases to them­ Bases I Bases A novel wrinkle Is to be worked In connection coacber. He Is needed on the uiue in the leading players of the Country Players Stolen. Plnyers. with this club. A big group photo of the players selves. Now, that may look all right from Club.. |Cluh. Stolen I saw this paragraph In the "Sun" of every game. END FOR CATALOGUE. that standpoint; but how about the club New York. 6 SOTICleveland. . 2 this week. If it is true It shows very in uniform will be taken and also cabinets, Columbia's team was beaten by Vir­ that conies there, say, to play three games, Rrooklvn. . . 414 170! Pittrtmrg. 1V4 plainly that New York has not a brainy bust sizes, of them in dress suiU. A dozen hand­ ginia, March 21, 6 to 1. On the 22d, Co­ beginning on Monday, where do they St. I/'mis. . 31,4 142|«iiclnnntl . 1% pitcher in "Dad" dark. Here some frames will be made and the photos placed lumbia got a terrific beatiug, 2(5 to ChiiaKo. . .-S 120! Philadelphia 1 Is what on them, with black velvet banking. These will 0. from For Baseball and Footballists, Athletes, come 111? 92| Washington. the "Him" said Clark said: Georgetown University, at Georgetown. THE GUARANTEE RULE Baltimore. * 1 prove very attractive advertisements for the club On tbe 23d, Columbia Cyclists, Horseback Riders, Boxers Boston.. 3 99lLoul8villo. 1 During the afternoon Clark was Introduced to abroad. Business Manager Nolan, who will nl braced up and beat was made for the express purpose of as­ Jack Doyle. vays travel ahead Howard University, 14 to 5. and Oarsmen's use, Where the player was a member of "Say, Jnck," enld Clnrk, "I understand ag advance agent, will at Yale started suring the visiting clubs from loss on two teams he is recorded a half with Unrt to the placing of the pictures In prominent Its Southern trip with de­ each trip, and the amount agreed on will, you're a kicker. Is that so?" places in each town, and will also put out bill feat, being beaten by the Washington Y. ANTI- after figuring all expenses on the road, each, and his stolen bases are divided "Well, I say a thing or two when I th M. C. A. team, 6 to 2. On March 23 Yale STIFF tbe umpire's giving us the worst of It," replied board ami window llthigrnphs In true theatrica leave a safe margin in case of accidents; between the two. style. Mr. Nolan Is an old newspaper man and went to Greensboro and beat ths North so that Doyle, with a la'.igh. the clubs can leave home with the "Shake!" exclaimed Dad. "That's Just what he can work the press on the circuit to a fare- Carolina University, 7 to 4. guarantee that they can more than mnke I do. Up in tbe Eastern League you can kick you-wfll for free advance notices «nd advertis­ The Wesleyan base ball men began their PRICE, Trainer's both cuds meet on the trip; that Is, look- MANAGERIAL TRIBULATIONS. like a inulfc. but I suppose you have ing. With these plans carried out the Saint! vacation work March 2?, under the ccach­ Ing at it In the worst light. Last season modify it a bit in the big League." will ba by far tho best advertised club in the ing of Manager Thomas Burns and pitcher most of the losses the clubs sustained Some of the Unpleasant Incidents In All I have to say to Clark's alleged circuit and It will outdraw the others two to one George W. Kecfe, of the Springfield team. 20c&35e Size, were during their absence from home, when Harry Wright's Career. remark Is, that tbe pitcherpile who kicks Tills scheme has been worked successfully in the The Brown University team will not no such rule existed, and as it's as fair against an umpire's decision South, and there is no reason why It shouldn't make an April trip, and have asked that for one as it is for another, aud the Sun­ As Harry ,W right has retired from the decls on strikes be a money-maker In the breezy West. their date at field as an active base ball manager, Tim n-id tails and that is what they usually the Polo Ground for the 7th Per Box. $1.00. day games are certainly a good tiling for kick lit Is a fool for his paius. He can THB UMPIRES. be canceled. the home as well as the visiting club, Muruane, of the Boston "Globe," thinks it President Dave Schoenhut and Gelbort will do no breach of confidence to tell some of gain nothing in the least by such stupid Rowe announces the appoint the pitch­ Mobile's kick is ill-timed. There has been work, while he can lose a great deal. ment of three umpires Ed. M. Cline, William H ing for University of Pennsylvania this STRENGTHENS THE MUSCLES. quite a controversy iu the Southern League Harry's tricks on the players. Tim's story, UH-as and John Haskell. The two former are season. The former is regarded as a find. as printed iu the "Globe, is as follows: Moreover. I would warn Clark, uud Doyle, first-class E. FOUGKKA & CO., AGKNTS U. S., lately as to too, for that matter, that this yeer 11 men in every respect, and ought to do At Charlottesvllle. Va.. March 22, Vir­ WHAT BALL TO ADOP7 It is well known that one of the most diffi­ flne work here. Cline hails from Louisville, and ginia heat Lehlgh, 11 to 4. 30 N. WILLIAM ST., N. Y. for the coming cult things that a malinger has to keep track of they Indulge In their kicking propensities was last year In the Southern league, where he season. The League some as "they both did In 189S they will find An intercollegiate league, and under the time ago was in receipt of a very gener­ Is the time ulayers spend in bed while on the was regarded as tbe best man in the list o control of two representatives from each ous proposition from the Kiffe people, road. The League managers have different ways themselves not ouly out of pocket, but Indicator handlers. He Is big and fat, and has a of sizing up the conditions of their men. Cap­ out of the game in each contest, for the robust voice, anil can set down on an obstreper of six California colleges, has been formed. « The... who sent them a sample of the ball they The Midwinter Fair managers have put manufacture, tain Anson, of the Chiragos, for instance, never uinpites nave this year been specially in­ ous., kicking player with a vengeance. Lucss guaranteeing it to be as good sits up to see that his players are In at the structed to strictly enforce the rules has managed teams all over the country, and dlaUllug ball will likely to settle small bets. "Red" Armstrong to light the streets. Hi take a hand in coiching the Dartmouth i, MBplen of tobftooo, m«dlcla»fl, Botpa, tiMrap»p«», etc* have the call again. Following Is the $50. auburn visage and fiery-colored hair is attract College candidates. to |6 & diTi DO oanvftiwlmr: milT hiutlen wtnt«d; wod 2« ' Tills old Philadelphia manager had a very Ing attention everywhere he jnp. ClRCUlAKADVi:U?l3l24UCO. ( ittDM»Cltj,M«. OFFICIAL LIST OF PLAYERS. unique way of knowing the exact moment one The new magazine Walden Monthly Is goes. March 20. at Raleigh, N. C., North Caro­ BILL! out Captain O'Connor Is a healthy-looking genius lina again belt Lehlgh 6 to 1. Same dntc who have sent In their contracts to their of his players went into hl9 room. He would on the stands. It Is a new feature He stands 6 feet 1 inch in height, respective clubs, and which have fasten a strong thread to the door of tbe room, Iu sporting journalism, being the lirs and weigh at Washington, Princeton beat Georgetown been 188 pounds. There U nothing very slow abou 12 to 2. run against the grand stand. If that't approved by President-Secretary J. B. run It along the floor and into his own room, magazine of its kind yet published in thi bim. either. Same day at Charlottesville Yale the way they tackle in a foot hall gunio Nlckllu: then fasten on a newspaper, which he placed metropolis. CHADWICK. O'Connor a'd Mohler are the long and shor beat Virginia 13 to 11. I'll never play it. He's one of the strong­ Mobile on his bed. When the player arrived and of it. There la a difference On March 27 Georgetown University T omns L. Gettlnger, M. 3. Trost, quietly pushed his room door open the paper of nearly a foot in beat Yale est fellows I ever met." Harry Bert ami \Vally Taylor. height between them. 14 to 2, and Williams beat Ford- Manager K. I,. Steele lias added the fol­ Charleston was full of business on Harry's bed, and he Armstrong recommends very ham 16 to 1. Frank Behne, Henry Siet>el, Mark knew the cause of the trouble. He would then highly a semi-pro lowing games to the Wosleyan hase ball Polhoums, Kmnk Hill, John J. \VenU. Ollle KANSAS CITY BRIEFS. fewnlonal battery from Catnden, N. J., name* Jarvls field, which has been for years the schedule: April 9, Ainhcrst, at Board. Glut Kiopf, George walk to the player's room and throw his knuckles Gody Gray and Zeke Moore. He says they ar scene of most of the ball games at Har­ Middle- Blackburn aud Fred against the door and call the player by name. town; April 28, Amlicrat "Aggies," at Zolmer. comers, and would be good men for any club ou vard. Is to be cut up into tennis courts Middlctown; Memphis Frank Lneoun-lse, E. Mason. P. H. No answer. A few more gentle tnps and a re­ The Local Team Made up and on here. They may get a chance before long. and there will be no more foot ball games May 10, Fordham, at Middle- quest to open the door. The men were sound Catcher Frank town; May 12, Orange Athletic Club, at Plaherty, J. W. WaOsworth, W. Suiitu, John aileep ('<>. and generally bewildered Hand For Duty. Belt, of last year's Kansas Cit there. Bammert, Eddie O'Mcara, O. Smith, by the Club has signed with Jacksonville. Harvard and Pennsylvania will play Orange. midnight intrusion, but after a little persuasion Kansas City, Mo.. April 1. Edito All of St. Captain MasKeusle has ordered the fol­ These are all the contracts President the door was opened. The manager Joe's contracts were forwarded t May 7 at Philadelphia, aud May 26 at Cam­ Nlckliu has thus far received, aud the would ask "Sporting Life." "Kid" Nichols has brci President Dave Rowe yesterday. lowing men to continue practicing for tho a few questions In his quiet way, and retire wintering here, St. Joe, Quincy, Omaha. Lincoln bridge. I'rincctou 'Varsity hase ball nine, reducing balauce are being held back evidently, and for the night, evidently convinced that all his home, "leaving to-day and Peorl On March 30 the University of Pennsyl­ will come In In droves the for the "Hub." The "Kid" has devoted have their teams complete. The other thre the numher to 15: Forsyth, Altmau, Hltz- next few weeks. was well. The next morning the players would cities will be In line before long. vania team beat Williams 23 to 5. Following is the official list of players get letters' containing a report of the exact much of his time this winter to bowling If the pitchers succeed In getting over rot, Bradley, Williams, Otto, King, Brooks, and In a pennant race now on between The first set of new uniforms are quite takin P. Ward, Gunster, W. I). Ward, 1'ayne, whose contracts have not yet arrived, but minute of opening their room door the night In color. The black aud maroon make quite their wildncss the University of Pennsyl­ who have nil signed ere this: before, and the Information that $60 would lie six local clubs leads his team, whicl vania will Small, Trenchurd and Lindsay. stands first in the race. nice contrast. have a very strong team this Ou A|irll a Harvard beat Andover 10 to Atlanta dark,, Foster,, Hurrjr Blake, Joe deducted from their salary next pay-day as a He claims Urn CARROLL. year. Burke, Lewee, Pa'il Jon'-s. EXL Ashen-buck, T. reward for attempting to deceive their manager. next to pit-'bing itself nothing equals bowl March 31, at New York, the New Yorks 3, Wcslcyan beat Williams 9 to 8, aud O'Menra, Danny Bolan. Theo. Onnover, W. F. ing in keeping the pitching arm iu comii heat Princeton 10 to 2; at Philadelphia, Vermont beat Johns Hopklna 13 to 6. Klssenger, J. Harry Keenan, Oupytingar. Richard tlon For the past week Nichols has re the Ryan, Mike Ryan, William Ge-iss, Glluian, Holo- Knoxville Will Have Ball. ported dally at the grounds with member: Ihe All-Pervading Michael. Phillies beat Pennsylvania 14 to 7. and J an, Frank Butler. at Bethlehem, Pa., Lehlgh beat Williams Knoxville, Teun., Mauh 24. Editor of the local team aud loosered up hli Mike Kelly is to be sole proprietor of th 12 to 0. THE GREATEST OF ALL-. MoWle Hiitchinson, Kllng, Knorr, Berte. W. "Sporting Life:" Work begins to-day on assortment of curves. Nichols has livc< Allentown (Pa.) Bane Ball Club, and Alien Tork, O. Luteuberg, R. Langsford. B. Deiffer, bcre all or most of his life and The Harvard 'Varsity base ball team Robert Gilks, William Nlles, Pitcher Klock, a new base ball park for this city. Sev­ posscssci toivn is wild with joy over the anuouuc< played Its first game of the season Mnri-h PiUsburg After a Mascot Who Ont- eral years ago tbe managers of the local the respect of all who know him. Hi merit. Exchange. George lilrich. R. Pernler, Varney, Amlerson. commenced his base ball career as pltcbe 31 against the second nine. The outfield- Mascots Everything in Base Ball. Charlostoo John tiivanaugh, MeCuy, Mike club built the firest base ball park in the Did the Hon. Mike Kelly ever belon ing was good, but the battery work and Bradley, Dihviii MeOrew, Dan Minoehan, South but owing to the fact that it was ou a waid school team. He is quiet, unns The Pittsburg Base Ball Club Is now Lew svmtng. gentk'iuatly and certaiuly deserve to any base ball club of which he wa infieldlng were very poor. The score stood Gillliaiul, Frank Foreman. Ed. IJiion, F. L. not in a favorable locality, the games not the sole proprietor? Was the Hon 13 to 0 hi favor of the 'Varsity. after a mascot which will out-nuscot all L<:tehpr, Fields, McFarlaud. vere not patronized. Ihv site of the new the position he has won. other mascots. It is a twelve-year-old Loy Savannah John McOann, All but one of the local team are her Mike Kelly ever on any earth of whic' Brooks, tho new Princeton short stop, Is Sara Laroque, A. C. nark is central aud no doubt the venture declared to be a wonder. who fell from the seventh story of tha Jantxen, B. F. Hutchinson, W. L. Peeplea, will meet with success. It is probable and ready, but the severe weather the pus he was not the sole proprietor? Soin Railroad building. Dcuv.'r, (VI., a fow James Tub Welch, Martin Duke, Thomas Ram- week has made a regular game a danger geniuses there are, so grand, beatitifu At New Haven, April 2, Yale beat Will­ that a circuit similar to the one establish­ iams 9 to 6. Same day. at Philadelphia, weeks ago. He struck ou a number of Bey, Fred Clarke. E. Rogers. D.ia MeFarlaiid, ed by Knoxville several years ago will be ous experiment Manager Manning believe and supreme that they possess and pene teli'grapu wires, F." Wilson. J. J. MrCloskey, George Cain. in taking care of his men aud fears tli the Phillies beat Pennsylvania University bounded Into the air, anJ established. It is understood the first trate every sphere of their activity. \V 10 to 9. Dually landed ou the hack of a horse. Tin Maexm William Hoggint*. Clauil McFnrland, game will be played with the Sioux City effect of hard outdoor practice Iu frccz Charles Hoover. B:istian, Joannes. Willard Hol­ ing weather. The crauks are well satis hope that Allentown will be faithful t Jim Stafford, of tbe New York team, animal was killed by tlic shock, but tha land, Hill, Holliston. Gray, Malwney. League team, also arrangements will be Mike the Magnificent. He is great, bu says of Phil Kini* Prluceton's stocky loy was only stunned, and soon leooverej made with Koinoke, KicLuioud aud other tied with the material and to a man be New Orleans Fanning. Flood, Braun. Lavella, live that Kansas City will stand 1-2-3 in gome communities have fouuU him second baseman: "When I collided with consciousness. Iu three ml" tes he wa« Weckhecker, Haller, Dowle, Kennedy, Roat, Virginia towns. little bim In Saturday's game I thought I had receiving cougrululatious ou his Hcls, Boucliers. SUYTHB. tue race. Manning is very popular here cloying. -April 7. THE SPORTING LIFE.

neapolin: Fourth Lake, at Madison; age, I Lake, at Grand Rapids, shell earlier than any previous Yale crew Wis., or Reed in training. They have been ID a shell Mich. for about a we«k, and show great Improve­ ment over the work done In the barge. Th« Ripples, present make-up of the crew U as fol­ You Shiver The prince of Wales has been re-elected lows: Stroke, Captain Johnson; 7, Tread- Commodore of the Koyal Thames Yacht way; 6, Cross; 5 Dater; 4, Longacre; and say: " I'm taking cold." Club. 3, Beard; 2, Holcomb; bow, Armstrong. But you shiver because your Passaic River Rowing Association's Dec­ The class of '96, Columbia Col­ promises to be one lege, is to organize a featherweight system is weak and cannot oration Day regatta crew, with the double purpose of of the be«t ever h«ld by that organization, not only again establishing Inter- resist outside influences. which has become famous for Its aquatic class rowing contests, but also of In­ events. creasing Interest in athletics In general. Harvard's crew is In a bad way, all Iu years past, the freshmen crew has al­ things considered, and there is a great ways had a great advantage in this event, deal of dissatl»factlon expressed at Cam­ owing to its superior form, due to more Scott's MIDDLE STATES OARSMEN bridge that the season is so far advanced recent training, but '95's move will put at with so little progress having been made. least two of the crews more on an final­ Change Their Constitution and Con- The South Amboy Yacht Club has elect­ ity. Th« candidates met in the boat house eider the Annual Regatta. ed these new officers: Commodore, Leon­ recently, and, although some of the best ard Furman; vice commodore Daniel C. oarsmen In the class did not appear, yet Emulsion A regular meeting of the Middle Chase; secretary, Orlando Perrin, Jr.; the outlook was sufficiently promising to States Regatta Association was held in treasurer, Joseph A. Sexton; measurer, justify the promoters of the plan to go New York city on March 28. It was Thomas Baker. ahead. the Cream of Cod-liver Oil largely attended, the following clubs Ji.mes Stanbury, the champion oarsman The old Neptune Boat Club, of Baltimore, and hypophosphites will beiug represented: Atalanta, Dauntless, of the world, has written to Captain Crot- well known in Philadelphia boating and Staten Island Athletic Club, Metropoli­ ty. of Anstin, Tei., that he will again athletic circles, will make an assignment. clothe your bones with new play. It's title is "Modern Society," visit America if his expenses are defray­ All the paraphernalia In the winter quar­ and It deals with prize fighting and the tans, Arthur Kull, Passaic, Palisade, ed, and row against all comers in the in­ ters on Fayette street, the boat house solid flesh and build you 400. A new play, entitled "Jackson and Atlantic and Nautilus. ternational regatta. »nd property at Spring Garden and all up so you won't take cold Corbett In the Ring" wuuld be much more In addition to the regular business, an The llerreshoff Manufacturing Company the racing boats and outfit will go with interesting; of course, that is, If the cham­ important amendment to the constitu­ has closed its large yacht-building es­ the general wreck. The cost of the club's easily. Physicians, the world pion's business still Is fighting. tion was adopted. A motion was made tablishment at Bristol, K I., for an indef­ outfit, Including the property and boat over, endorse it. At Dubois, Pa., March 28. Jake Levipon, at the annual meeting to abolish sec­ inite period, and its Is probable that very house, was Ixrtween $7 and $80OO, hut it that place, and Tim O'Dea, of Brad­ few fast yachts will be put on the stocks as it is practioally useless except for boat- ford, light-weights, engaged In a prize fight. tions 17 and 18, which read as follows: Don't be deceived by Substitutes! S>c. 17 The Initiation fpe of this association iu their yards this year. Ing purposes the sale will probably not There was some game lighting up to the hall be $10, to acvompnny application. Charier The Wachusett Boat Club, of Worcester, realize twenty cents on the dollar. The Fr«pu«d bj Scott & Bonne. N. Y. All Drnggieta ninth round, when Leviston rflshed ai-d en.berB will be admitted foe $5 each. Mass., has elected William H. Toner club is in debt abont $2000, and those near the close of the round landed on Sec. IS The annual assessment shall nofe ex­ president and Charles A. Lewis vice pres­ who have claims against the organiza­ O'Oea's jaw and knocked him out. ceed $25, payable thirty days prior to date of ident, to fill vacancies caused by the tion Insisted upon a settlement, hence Stauton Abbott has refused to sign the regatta. Any unexpended balance will be re­ resignation of President Paul Ilenry and the assignment. the-game they had played with the Re4 ; PETER JACKSON'S PLAIN TALK. articles for the fight with Martin Penny turned to the various clubs pro ratn. Any club Vice President W. F. ililler. Stars Sunday afternoon, alleging rongH in England, May 21, as the purse is not fallins to so pay Itfteen days prior to holding a The West Lynn (Mass.) Boat Club has play on the part of the Red Star play He Wants Corbett to Fight or Say large enough. The ofler was $*>r>0, but regatta shall be debarred from all privileges of ers. Their protest was not upheld. this association and be liable to expulsion. elected the following officers: Dennis That He Will Not. Abbott wants J150O The English light­ Dlneen, president; John Kane, vice presi­ The League decided that no more pro weight has agreed to fight Andy Bowen This was considered a radical change, dent; Michael Harney, coriesponding secre­ tests should be taken up unless a two. Pugilist Peter Jackson was in Chicago in N«w Orleans for a $1000 purse, April inasmuch as it would largely increase this week filling a theatrical engagsmeut. tary; James Malouey, treasurer; John third vote of the representatives shouW 10. the membership of the association. It Buckley. captain; Luke Powers, John Mc- so decide. He said the other day: Johnny Van Heest and Oscar Gardner, was through the heavy assessment as Cabe, William Hone, Thomas Dlueen, di­ "I am blessed if I know just where 1 the "Otuaha Kid." fought 41 rounds at well as the initiation fee that the asso­ rectors. tand in this Corbett business. 1 don't the Twin City Athletic Club, Minneapolis, ciation lost at least ten clubs during the Australia has a new oarsman who is DARTMOUTH'S TEAM. quite understand that fellow Corbett. March 29. It was nearly 1 o'clock when going to visit this country, via England. the forty-first round was finished, and last two years. Spring Training Ordered For the I itever said that I would hound him. The amendment adopted last week Hla name Is James Lambert, and he has What I want him to do is to come out the men agreed to call It a draw. The figured with great success on the Para­ iFirst Time Western Trip Planned. purse of $500 was divided. All bets were will add a new section, as follows: matta Eiver. He is going to row Haulon publicly and state in plain language his declared off. In case of a deficit In the expenses of any and Bnbear. Lambert has a representative Hanover, N. H., April 4. Captain Lib Intentions. If he says he will not fight James J. Corbett, with bis father and annual regatta of the association, clubs, members England already trying to arrange a tie, of Dartmouth's fcx>t ball team Has or­ me, then that will end the matter and mother and retinue, will sail for Europe of the association shall be liable to an assess­ contest. dered all candidates for next fall's elevel I shall be satisfied. Corbett went to »n Wednesday, April It, on the Fuerst ment not to exceed $10. The Monmouth Boat Club, of Red Bank, THOSE RULE CHANGES. out on the campus April 1G for lighj California to keep out of ray way and iJismarck. His play, "Gentleman Jack," There was very little discussion, as N. J., held its annual meeting on Mon­ practice. From that date the work wifl made a match with Mitchell so that he which is to be produced here on April 9, nil the clubs were heartily in favor of day evening and elected the following be carried on daily until the close of tin for charity, will be the final presentation The Revision Committee Meets and could not meet me. I have been trying the change. officers: President, W. A. Cole; vice presi­ Ratifies a List of Suggestions. terra. This will be the first time that t of the play prior to Corbc-tt's London en­ E. Martin, Jr., Palisade B. C., find dent. Joseph V. Morris; secretary, P. T. for more than two years to- get oil a fight Lane Theatre. The committee appointed by the Uni­ Dartmouth foot ball team has begui with the man who beat Sullivan. gagement at Drury A. V. Pruder, Varuna B. C., were Brady; treasuier, Enoch L. Cowart; com­ practice before the fall term. George Dixon was in New York Sunday elected to fill the vacancy on the He- modore. Joseph T. Burrows; captain, Ed­ versity Athletic Club to revise the col­ Manager Thornbnrgh also proposes t» "From the stories in the newspapers night, looking the picture of health. Dixon win Smith. lege foot ball rules met again March Corbett is telling one story and his man­ 'loes not seem to worry much over his de­ pitta Committee. The question of introduce a new feature in a Wester* where and when the annual regatta The Crescent Boat Clnb, of Boston, 31 in New York. They talked a long trip after the close of the championshii ager, Brady, another, just to gull the feat at the, hands of Walter Edgerton. has elected new officers, as follows: Pres­ time nearly five hours and at the end giblie. The latest which comes from the "Kentucky Rosebud." Dixon says should be held came up. The delegates ident, James F. Quiun; vice president. season. It is the intention to play eighl rady is that the fight will come off that, while Edgerton is a very clever boxer, deferred definite action until the Na­ John J. Feneno; second vice president, P. stated that except for a verbal change games with prominent teams in th» probably next fall, instead of in June. he (Dixon) Is his master at any stage of tional Association selects a place and Heath; treasurer, Thomas J. Morton; sec­ or two in their type-written suggestions West, playing the final game in som« What assurance have I got that if 1 the game. Dixon did not deny, however, date for its regatta, and the association retary. Robert L. Carpeuter; Board of made at a meeting the week previous large city, Thanksgiving Day. Mr. Thorn- wait until then the fight will come off? that Edgerton can hit a very hard blow. did not want to conflict with it. The Directors, William F. Lyons, James R. no real progress had been made. At burgh is at work on the schedule and Corbett and his tricky manager may Champion Corbett and "Strong Man" Regatta Committee went into session Doyle, James P. Fox. the previous meeting referred to only hopes to announce it at the close of thi Sandow met in a St. Louis restaurant The Philadelphia Canoe Club has elected three members of tie committee were summer term. Most of the old men will change their minds again for all I know. April 2, together with a number of friends after the regular meeting adjourned. to serve during the The officials will be decided upon and the following officers present, while on the 31st all hands dis­ return next fall and almost the sam« A little more frankness on the part of of each. Each denied the published state­ ensuing year: Commodore, Francis A. Thi- cussed the important matters and finally Corbett and Brady would not do them ments attributed to them, and declared notified of their appointment at the next bault; purser. Dr. Thompson S. Westcott; team that won the pennant last Novem­ any harm. that there was nothing but mutual ad­ meeting. The races will probably be de­ quartermaster, Samuel J. Creswell, Jr.; ratified the recommendations made by ber will sustain Dartmouth's honor o* "I am the only man who ntands be­ miration for each other existing. Corbett cided at Passaic again this season. secretary, Samuel H. Klrkpatrick; treas­ the trio on the 19th ult. the gridiron. It is expected that thirty- tween Corbett and the championship of said: "I have never said that I should like urer, Dr. Alei. H. Davisson. The dub Walter Camp, representing Yale; Dr. five candidates will report for duty April the world, as he admits; if he can whip to go Into a room with yon with the In­ looks forward to a prosperous and active W. A. Brooks, Harvard; Alexander 1C. tention of seeing which was the better ROWING MAGNATES MEET. season. Moffatt, Princeton; John C. Bell, Uni­ me in twenty rounds at the most, as he man." Sandow then said ne would never Martin Monahan, the well-known oarsman versity of Pennsylvania, and P. J. claims, why doe.s he not do it? engage In a fight with any man, unless C. A. A. O. Executive Disqualifies a of Albany, N. Y., has revived the old Dashiel, Lehigh, were the gentlemen "This uncertainty as to the date of the compelled in self-protection to do so. Beaverwyck Rowing Club. They will have proposed fight is seriously interfering Sculler A Permanent Course Se­ who considered the changes in the rules A prominent jurist of St. Paul in an in­ a new boat and float house on the pier their recommendations with my theatrical engagements. I am terview recently expressed his views on lected, Etc. there They have a big list of members, Saturday, and if Jn fairly good shape and taking exercise Lho question of prize fights as follows: A meeting of the Executive Committee and intend to join the National Associa­ are accepted and adopted by the col­ every day. I will consent to meet him "Certain deluded sports of St. Paul have of the Canadian Association of Amateur tion of Amateur Oarsmen and will take leges there can be no doubt that the in a twenty-round contest if he will not announced to the country that they are Oarsmen was held iu Toronto, with part in ail the prominent regattas of the game will be far less dangerous in the meet me in a finish fight, but I prefer willing to make up a purse of $45.000 for season.' future. The committee will have an­ the Corbett-Jackson fight. In spite of President Colonel Sweny in the chair, Ooms, the champion Hutch sculler, ar­ other meeting before their work ia com­ the latter. This will be my last fight, this there will be no fight in South St. and the following gentlemen present: rived in this country last week. He cornea pleted. win or lose." Paul or any other part of Minnesota. There W. A. Ltttlejohn, secretary; J. W. Hogg, fully prepared to show he Is purely an is no loophole iu the law passed by the treasurer; J. J. Stuart Hamilton, vice amateur, and proposes to lay certaiu doc­ The following were the points dis­ last Legislature, and If any attempt is president; W. W. Osborne, Hamilton; uments to prove his assertions before the cussed and ratified: CORBETT MAKES A PREDICTION. National Association. The Hollanders have 1. Piling upon a man when he is down to inadn to bring on a contest at South St. J. A. Stewart, Montreal; J. Pearson, be penalized fifteen ynrds. PHENOMENAL SHOOTING. "Jackson Will Act on the Defensive, I'anl Governor Wilson will simply swamp a reputation for moving, but they are us Argonauts; F. Killackey, Toronto; S. tially pretty sure when th»y do bestir 2. Fair catches. A luan being thrown shall b« Match Evet and I'll Whip Him iu Less Than 2O I he place with the State uiilltla." P. Grant, Baysides; G. H. Gooderham, giren lifteen farcla and the bull. The Most Remarkable A cable dispatch from London, dated themselves. 3. Flying and momentum plays. "Momen­ Shot by A.mateurs. Rounds." March 30, says: "William A. Brady, the Dons. Arrangements hava been made for the tum-mass" plays shall not be allowed, fllomen- While in St Louis this week Cham­ manager of Champion James J. Corbett. The committee decided to inaugurate annual Yale-Harvard-Columbia freshman tum-nmss playa consist of three or more men The return match at 100 live birdi pion Corbett talked very freely about and George W. Atkinson, held a confer­ an intermediate class for similes and boat race at New London. The Columbia starting before the ball ia put in play. each between Fred Hoey, of Holly­ ence with John Fleming, the manager of fours in 18!)5, and formulates the fol­ oarsmen challenged both Yale and Harvard, 4. Drop kick encouraged. Drop kick for goal wood, and L. S. Thompson, Brookdale^ his fight with Jackson. He said and both have accepted. The usual con­ falling on first down inside of twenty-five yard on one side, and George Work, of New "I will not fight Peter Juckson in Eng­ the National Sporting Club, to-day in lowing definition: '" ditions will govern the rat-e. The date Is line the ball shall be brought to the ten yard land. He is holding out for the National reference to the proposed battle between "An Intermediate oarsman or sculler is one not yet decitied upon, though it will be a line instead ot tha twenty-live yard line, as York, and Charles Macalester, of Phila­ Corbett and Jackson taking place in the who has never beea a competitor in a senior heretofore. delphia, on the other, decide*4 at the Club, of London, as an excuse to get National Club. Brady appeared well pleas­ day or two before ttie Yale-Harvard 'var­ race or won an intermediate Mice." sity race on the Thames. *-.. 5. Insistence upon actual kicks shall be called grounds <£ the Westminster Kennel out of fighting me, so it looks. Why. ed with the overtures made by the club. The junior definition was amended to for by nde. The ball umst be kicked at/ k;mt Club, Babylon, March 29, was sensa­ he ought to think himself in great luck tie stated that Corbett had no objection read as follows: The New Jersey Yacht Club has-elected _ten yards. fight with any white man. to fight under the auspices of the club the following new officers: Commodore,' 6. r*ror!ng. Points sliall be scored as follows: tional, the former team repeating theif to get on a "A junior oarsman or sculler- is one who Frank S. Ketchnm. sloop Charm; vice com­ triumph and winning by a score of 11X1 Very few champions before ma would if Jackson was willing and the purse and lias never compeU-d in an intermediate or senior Goal obtained^by touchdown, 3 points; goal from conditions were suitable. Fleming said race or won a junior." modore, Alfred Weuzel, sloop Wanderer; field kick, 3; touchdown fulling goal, 2; safety. 1. to 187. The vanquished men shot a go against a negro. Sullivan would uot. that Lord Lonsdale would probably offer recording secretary, George E. Qartland; In case of a tie the side which has kicked the in fact, to "If I fight Jackson, and the fight must of Rumohr, the Toronto greater number of goillat from touchdown shall strong race, strong enough, suitable terms. Brady said nothing defi­ The case treasurer, Edward W. Ketchum; financial jvin nineteen out of twenty matches. take place In America, here is the way nite would be agreed upon until Corbett sculler who was instructed to win his *>ci-etary, Bernard A. De Etjen; corres­ have 1 point adth-d to their total seofe. it will come out: Jackson will fight on heat at Detroit last summer, but finished ponding secretary, Louis Wuuder; meas­ has been the limit. Only one official representa- Macalester killing 94 and Work 93 out arrived in England." cause shall exceed three miuutes. Ftre minute! of ltK>, but Hoey was in phenomenal the defensive from the start, and I will second, was disqualified, as the commit­ urer. Frank Springllng. , T. Delays of games Xo delay of game for any whip him in less than twenty rounds. tee believed he failed to win for im­ Edward J. Lambert, of Penrlth, New tlve from eneh side, allowed on the field. form, 97 bird" going down before ths South Wales, is the latest sculler who has in holding sliali be penal­ raking fire of his Turdy. Thompson I made a prediction at Jacksonville lim­ proper motives. and offered to row any 8. Offside penalties iting my fight with Mitchell to five or SPORTING NOTES. The committee recommended that in come to the front ized ten yards instead of five. Offside play of killed 93. Hoey not only man In England or America. Of course opponents will not be penalized. All penalties amateur record for kills in 100 six rounds. See if my prediction regard trial heats contestant may finish sec­ that also means Canada. Lambert's chal­ have been increased. ing Jackson does not come out right." R. C. Hanbold, of the N. Y. C. A., has ond for the legitimate purpose of saving lenge has been directly aimed at Tom shot at, but ran 57 straight. now the fencing championship of the A. Additional recommendations may be ter's high run was 41 ; Work's, 34, and Corbett and Sandww, the strong man, Fei.cing League of himself. Sullivan, the English champion, and Sulli­ made by the committee, but the above met in a restaurant at an early hour A. U., and the Amateur For a permanent course the commit­ van Is quite willing to "go" him. But so Thompson's, 39. The weather was cold America. far there has been a hitch. will stand. The next meeting will prob­ and the light bad, snow falling at in­ this morning. Each was accompanied At the recent Union College midwinter tee selected Burlington Boach for five ably be held on the 14th instant. by a number of friends. Corbett reach­ meet Campbell, '94, won the fencing cham­ years, find the following sub-committee The N. A. A. O. have completed arrange­ tervals. Macalester, after losing his ed out his right hand in a friendly man­ pionships, Schofleld, '96, being seuoud, and was appointed to outline the scheme, in­ ments for the formation of what is to be 58th bird, dead out of bounds, chased termed tHe triple alliance. This is a HALF-4JACK WARD'S VIEWS. ner, and it was clasped by Sandow in I-ane, '1)5, third. terview Toronto and Hamilton aquatic mutual agreement between the representa­ Hoey home with a grand run of 41 an affectionate greeting. Each denied The New England division of the Am­ enthusiasts and complete all arrange­ tive associations of England, France and Hoey's gun broke down on the 97th. the published statements attributed to ateur Fencers' Leaenx of America has ments in connection therewith: Colonel America, whereby any oarsman desiring to He Hopes the Rules Committee Will bird, and he shot the last three rounds him and declared thst there was nothing asked permission to nold the finals of the Sweny, J. J. Stuart, G. H. Gooderham, row in any of the association's regattas Not Make Too Many Changes. is considered by the amateur experts but mutual admiration for each other A. A. U. next year under Its auspices. W. W. Osborne, C. A. Mitchell, W. A. will be furnished with credentials from W. D. Ward, the Princetou half back, with his partner's Pnrdy. The match Brooklyn woo the luter-clty team chess the representative association of the coun­ who scored the touch-down against Yale as the best ever contested in this or any existing. match from New York by (>Vi to 5V4 games. Littlejohn. try he represents. Corbett said: "I have never said that Messrs. Emll Keineny and Herman G. The Vancouver scnller, U. W. John- at Manhattan Field last Thanksgiving other country. Score: I should like to go into a room with was Coach George Woodruff announces hat Day. has some sensible ideas on the sub­ Fred. Hoey 2 21 1 2022222222111 Volgt, of this city, played on the New ston, was reinstated, as his case the Pennsylvania crew will begin rowing 21112222222221122221 you with the intention of seeing which York team. scarcely serious. He is a boat-builder, on the Schuylklll above the Falrmuunt dam ject of reformation of the foot ball rules. 022122122212221221221 was the better Dian." Sandow then A cocking main near Elizabeth, N. J.( but sometimes acted as a ferryman. ou April 10. At present the men are pull­ Ward had this to say to the "Sun* re­ 2222222222221221211*8 Baid he would never engage in a fight on March 31. between Philadelphia and The latter calling disqualified him, but ing an easy 25 to the minute strike. This porter: 2222222222222222x113 with any man unless compelled in self Washington birds, was won ly the latter, as the definition is not generally under­ will be quickened as the men become more "The Rules Committee should not 2. Total killed, 07; missed. 3. protection to do so. After this exchange nine battles to six. The main was for stood in the Far West his offense was accustomed to the woik. The new steam make too many changes, and those that L. S. Thompson 2 21222222122123 $1000 a side. launch for the use of the coach is ready, they do make should be carefully con­ 222221222222221222221 of words th» waiters were kept busy for lightly looked upon. and will this week be placed ou the river 2220222122022222221 an hour or more. The following officers have been elected sidered beforehand. I sincerely hope 2222*22222221 20222*3 by the Buffalo Tennis Club: E. P. Cottle, for the first time. they will change the present method of 222222l222222222222ia president; George P. Koatlng, vice presi­ Advices from Toronto state that a syndi­ scoring points. But if they should it 2222. Total killed. U3; missed, 7. Shoulder Hits. dent; C..W. Stuart, secretary; W. H. D. CORNELL BOATING PROSPECTS. cate is going to back Edward Durnan this ('.rand total killed, 190; missed. 10. season to row single scull against all would not be amiss to make a touch-dowu j. Work-2 02 112222222212221 Tom Kelly has accepted the position of Barr, treasurer; E. P. Cottle. W. H. D. the most valuable advantage to be boxing instructor at tha Manhattan Club, Barr, F. S. Sldway, N. H. Jewett, J. S. Coach Courtney Peels Sanguine That comers. He. his shown wonderful speed 2022111221 112212321 Otto, A. E. Uedstrom, directors. the Crews Will be Very Fast. on Lake Ontario, over the surveyed course gained, and worth more points than any­ 22212211201221121123 Toledo. upon which Teenier and Ilanlon rowed, thing else. It requires more hard work 12221 2222222222222223 »,At Rockawny,.. _,.... , April 2, Jack Collier Oxford has led the way all around In Ithaca, March 30. The Cornell navy and the Canadians think should Uaudaur 2220222221 2022x12213 knocked out Jack Kemp, of Brooklyn, In this season's Inter-Varsity contests, win­ and real endurance for one team to 2. Total killed, 93; missed. 7. boat house presents a busy scene every fall to still retain the championship that force the ball over the other's goal line 21 rounds. ning the Uugby foot ball match by 3 points, afternoon. Coach Charles E. Courtney Dnrnan will be able to do so. Dnriian is Charles Maoalester-2 1221x1222121 It doesn't seem possible, but it is a fact. cross-country by 7 points, golf by 13 holes, has his hands full keeping his pets in a nephew of Edward Haulou, and the lat- than to kick a goal from the field, which 22021120111222212213 John L. Sullivan tipped the scales two billiards (two-handled) by 72 points, boat makes me believe that a touch-down 221211222222-22022223 race by 3Vi longths, and the sports by 6 trim. The candidates for seats in the ter's pupil. 1 222x22221 21 22222222 weeks ago at 279 pounds. for the Sophomore crew should count at least five points, a goal 22222222222222222223 events to 3. Cambridge, on the other hand, varsity and freshman boats have been The candidates from the field four points, and a goal At Newark, O., March 3O, Albert Stelcer, has wou the Association foot ball match in hard training since January 1. The at the University of Pennsylvania reported 2222220. Total killed. 94; missed, 6. of Columbus, O., whipped Harry O'Coonor, to Captain Wagenhurst, of the 'Varsity from a touch-down, which is invariably Grand total, 187 killed; 13 missed. of Cincinnati. In ouo round fur a purse of by 3 goals to 1. billiards (single) by 7 prospects of an unusually fast varsity kicked easily, oqp point instead of two. xDcad out of bounds. points, and chess by 3 to 2. The hockey crew are good, not so much from the eight, Tuesday afternoon. Hodges has been |200. match was drawn, 1 goal apiece. chosen captain, nnd the men who reported This is my idea of a change; but it ap­ A fight between the "Harlem Coffee material on hand, but from the fact were Habtnhurst, Lloyd, Bernard?, Fra- pears to me to be the best scheme to At St Augustine, Fla., March 20. O. R. that for the first time In a number of Random Shots. Cooler and Jack Van Houten, which was Campbc.U, of New York, defeated T. S. ley. Dale Morris, Le Boutillier, Graham, let the points remain the way they are At Ambler Fa., March 2!) J. Rust, tlm to have tken place in Harlem, March 30. lieckwtth. of Now York, for the trophy years the candidates have been able to Meschter, Thomas, Reynolds. Ambruster. at present. State champion, shot a 25-blrd match with was prevented by the police. and the tropical championship at tennis get on the water in March. Cramp. Chapman ami Clarke. Captain "As far as mass plays are concerned \V. H. Thomas, of Ambler. The result was Glenwood Springs, Col., capitalists have Sii of last year's eight are competing Wagenhurst will coach the sophomores Beckwlth played well, but was outclassed for their race with the freshmen. I hope they will not be entirely cut out, a tie, each killing 21 birds out of 25. The offered a pursiurse of $25.000 for the Corbett- The score by which Campbell beat Beck­ for seats, and as they are experienced as it is the general opinion among foot tie will be shot oft on Saturday, April 7, ...... Jackson ..«.'ht,fight. and will give a bond of wlth was: 7-3, 6-2, 4-6, 6-2. This makes At the annual meeting of the Ontario at Frankford. $35,000 guaranteeing no Interference. oarsmen their chances of remaining are Boat Club, of Chicago, the following of­ ball men at Princeton that mass plays Campbell the owner of the trophy, as he good. Conrtney snid to-day: ficers were elected: J. V. Keefe, president; are the features of the game. It may be At a recent meeting of the Christy Gnn Johnny Griffin and Griffo have signed (in lias been victor three times previous to freshman crews, all Club, of Fremont, O., the following offi­ agreement to box eight rounds at the Bos­ the present contest. In the gentlemen's "I have three W. C. Ohle, vice president; W. J. Cochi-an, well to restrict them a bit, but it would1 cers were elected for the ensuing year: ton Casino on the evening of April 23. doubles Campbell and Dinsniore beat Bryan first-class, and, as we have plenty of secretary; J. H. Smalley. treasurer; Sam do the game an injury to eliminate them. President, R. J. Christy; vice president, The agreement calls for catch weights. and Beckwtth. Campbell also wou the all­ boats, I am going to keep all of them Dale, captnin; H. R. Weigle, lieutenant. Brutality in the shape of throttling, trip­ Matt Barringer; secretary and treasuier, in training. It will of course be a long Captain Dales is putting the boys through slugging should be Edward Connolly and George Addlson comers' priae. a course of training, and expects to have ping, and unnecessary H. B. Stevenson. contested, on April 2, at St. John, N. B., time before the makeup of the first crew his crews completed by April 15. Dale is severely dealt with." The German-American Gun Club, of In­ for the feather-weight boxing champion­ is decided upon. In keeping so many an energetic worker and ought to make a Trenchant and Phil King voiced dianapolis, Iml., at their annual meeting, ship of Canada. Couuolly vrou la the fifth ALONG THE HUDSON. good men in training I am accom­ record for the Outarlos this summer. Ward's sentiments and expressed the elected the following gentlemen Its officers round. plishing a double result, first, an excep­ The Harvard 'Varsity crew took a long hope that the new rule makers would for 1«>4: President, L. A. Wessling; vic« Eddie Hagan, of Philadelphia, and Jack The Hudson River Lawn Tennis As­ tional class crew; and second, I am row on the rivei March 31. There were not change the style of play too rad­ president. J. J. Kramer; secretary, W. A, Smith, of New York, feather-weights, laying the foundation for a crack var­ same radical changes it' the make-up. Wal­ ically. Sultan; treasurer, Christian Wiese. fought twenty-one rounds In the Wcrwick sociation Meets. found better for the It is rumored in gunning circles that Theatre. Norfolk, Va., March 28, which sity crew next year. I am confident ters, '94, has been The annual meeting of the Hudson that at a mile and a half or two miles, waist of the boat than a stroke, so he Is Charles Macalester. of Philadelphia, the resulted In a draw. Time, 1.40. River Lawn Tennis Association was being put back at No. 5, while Blake la FOOT BALL. MEN DISPUTING. unbeaten pigeon shot in single mutches, "Kid" Lavlgue, the Saginaw (Mien.) my freshman crew this year can beat la to retire. It Is said that Macalester held at the Murray Hill Hotel, New now taking the stroke from Fennesey at Referees' Decisions feather-weight, has issued a challenge to York, March 28, when the following any varsity or feshman crew afloat." No. 7. The make-up was follows: Protests Over will shoot In team matches, sweepstakes fight to a finish any feather-weight in officers were elected: President, E. W. Stroke, Fennessey, ''JU; No. 7, Blake, :U6; Cause Much Comment. and open competitions In the future, but America, Griffo, "Jerry" Marshall, "John­ No. 6. Diivla ,'W; No. 5, Walters. '»4; No. The American Association Foot Ball will uot arrange any more single or man ny" Griffin or George Dixon preferred. Lancaster, Yonkers Lawn Tennis Club; AN OFFICIAL COURSE. 4 Billiard. '96; No. 3, Townsend. '95; and man mat:'h?s. Hu;fh Behan. backer of young Griffo, vice president, Lieutenant H. P. Davig, No. 2, Davls, '93; bow, Purdcn, '05. League had a very turbulent meeting A handicap shoot at live birds Is an­ has completed the details of a match be­ West Point Club; secretary and treasur­ at No. 11 Third avenue, New York nounced by the Tuxedo Gun CUib, to b« Amateur Oarsmen Discussing This At a meeting of the executive commit­ City, April 2. The cause of the excite­ tween his man and Johnny Griffin, In er. Robert M. Ferris, Poughkeopsio Club. Important Matter. tee of the Canadian Association of Ama­ held at Tuxedo on April 12. The conditions Boston, the latter part of April. The men The above officers, with two members, teur Oarsmen it was decided to institute an ment was hat iu several of the games are 100 birds to each gun, scratch men, will fight eight rounds for a side bet of C. S. Davison, Sleepy Hollow Club, and To establish an official course for the intermediate class for singles and fours that had been played in the League M yards rise and 50 yards boundary. John $1000 each, catch weights. P. C. Myers, Yonkers Club, constitute National Rowing Association champion in 18!)5. Brunoher, the Toronto sculler, championships, the losing teams thought S. Hoey will be the handicapper and Oscar Gardner, the "O.naha Kid," and ships is now the talk among the ama­ who was instructed to win ids heat in decisions were unjust referee. The entrance fee is .flOO, and th» the Executive Committee. It was de­ that the referee's event Is limited to members of the follow­ Johnny Van Heest, of Brooklyn, met at cided to hold tha annual tournament at teur oarsmen. Water courses are of Detroit last summer, but finished second, and had entered protests. The clubs St. Paul March 20 in a finish fight. Gard­ such varying conditions, owing to winds, was disqualified, as the committee be­ the meeting were as fol­ ing clubs; Tuxedo, Vulley, Westchester ner had the best of the mill and von In Yonkers on the grounds of tha Yonkers lieved he fulled to win for improper mo­ represented at County, Larchmont, Westminster, Illyer- the thirty-fourth round, the fighting being Club, about June 20. tides, and other local disturbances, that tives. Burlington Beach was selected as lows: The Ashland A. C., of Brooklyn, ton, Philadelphia, Washington and Cur- mostly of the hurricane order. The association now has thirteen clubs no two races can be exactly alike. Each the course for the next five years. The by T. Foy and T. Masterson; Americus teret. ______A slugging match between the St. Paul on the Hudson River in the organization, year the national races are held in a Vancouver sculler, R. W. Jobuston, was F. C., of West Hoboken, by T. Bright "Kid" and Jack Cuunlnghatn came off and is a member of the United States new place, and, therefore, new diffi­ reinstated. and W. Seller; Acorn A. A., of Brooklyn, Advertising as a Literary Art. April 2 on Eagle Island, near Sodus Point, National Lawn Tennis Association. culties or advantages attend the strug­ A special meeting of the Cup and Peo­ by W. Sothern; Sylva A. C., of Jersey Otto F. Peeler has resigned the position N. Y. The fight was given to the "Kid" gle for supremacy. During the last six ple's Fourth of July Regatta Committee City Heights, by G. \V. Jonestone and he has held for several years on the ed­ 111 th'e second round. Cunningham's friends yoars the championships have been held was belli in Philadelphia, April 2. The ob­ S. S. Isler; West Side Shamrocks, of itorial staff of the "Evening Bulletin." claimed a foul, but It was not allowed. How's This ! at Baltimore, Chicago, Chautai: ritl£Ded have known K. J. Cheney fur away to three-quarters with a turn, of the Executive Committee power to se­ against the decision of the League in newspaper profession, mid this great cor­ whom, he thinks, he could whip quite the l»it 15 yeam, and believe liim perfectly honor­ handily. able In all I'tuiuoM tranatictioDi and financially able excepting with eight-oared crews. Phila­ cure the regatta, providing It could be giving the game they had played against poration is one of those that have contrib­ delphia is now a strong bidder for the held In Philadelphia. July .'{ and 4. In the Americns F. C. on March 11 to uted largely to its legitimate develop­ At Cincinnati. March 30 the scenery of tn carry out aoy obligation nift<)e by tbftr ftrn conjunction with the annual People's cele­ ment. Mr. Peeler has had a wide experi­ the Corbett company was attached for. Wt5rAT»u»x Wh, le»nle Driieiit-ts. Toledo, O. national contests, the Schnylkill Navy bration. the Americns. After a very spirited dis­ ence In literature and journalism, having $200 by,, a constable. The writ was Issued ; WALDI.VO KinsAit 4 M»avi.N, Wholesale Drug- desiring to manage the tournament. cussion, which developed a great dea been a well-known contributor to the peri­ at the Instance of Manager Otto H. ll . Baltimore is also after it, and offers Bob Cook says that the Yale men are of bitterness on both sides, the game of Saudugky, O., who claims that Corbett Holl:§ Caiarrh Cure i« taken iutern»llv acting rowing In remarkably good form for this odicals of this and other cities, and he and Brady broke a one night contract directly upon the blood ami roucom burf«e», of the the placid Chesapeake ^ for a model time of the year, but this fact Is no cri­ was thrown out and ordered to be play­ Is very well qualified for the responsible With him. »\«leoi. Price. 7ic. per boitl*. Sold by all Druggists. course. Western men point to Lake terion by wblch the judge of their work In ed over again. Then the West Side as well as interesting work which ha Corbett has studied out the plot of a 1 Testtuuniata fr««. Geneva, Wis.; Mmuetonka. near Mio- the future. The uieu have had one big Shamrocks protested ,the decision, int undertakes. 8 THE SPOETINQ LIFE. .April 7.

a about to leave Paris and return home. At a meeting last week of the Executive 'Why," he said, "Jake wrote fcid told 'oniinittee of the Harvard College Athletic me he was getting $50 a day at Vlgnaux's, issociation it was voted to dispense with and I don't think he will give that up lie second winter meetlng,wbich was sched- BILLIARD TABLES. until his engagement closes next Au- iled to take place March 31. This was done ust." rom sheer necessity, as the small num- The Brunswick-Balke-Colleiuler Company, W. F Hockhill requests us to make the icr of entries assured only one event in Manufacturers of act known that he will back Edward Bur­ parriug. ls to play a match game with W. M. The assignment of the Allegheny Ath- Billiard, Pool and Combination Tables. Jodds, of Pittsburg, and James Tate, of etic Association was purely voluntary. Importers of and Wholesale and Retail Oealern his city, for "$100 or $200 a side on each ] This action was taken not only to meet in ame." It is now in order for Mr. Dodds, he demands of creditors for $3000, but BILLIARD MATERIAL OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. f Pittsburg, and Mr. Tate, of this city, o get rid of much undesirable material MAIN OFFICES: 86O Uroadway, Now York; Nos. 4, 6, 8, 10 and 19 W. 6th St., Cincinnati o respond to the proposition of Mr. Rock- n the way of members. The new of­ Nos. 203 and 2(55 Wabash Ave., Chicago; No. ll'i S. 4th St., St. l.oui» 111. ficers feel certain that of the $4000 owed BREAKERS AHEAD. Wilmot Roberts, a son of the English he association by members in duos $3500 hnmpion, Is a billiard liend. He stands if it will be collected. 1002 ARCH ST., PHILADELPHIA. The Rivalry of Local Table Dealers feet 7 in his stocking feet, a veritable The ninth annual convention of fhe »g-Braiicli office! and salerooms in all priuclpal cities. H. J. BERGMAN, Agent. and Its Danger. iant, with an uiormous cue reach. An PENNSY'S GAMES. American Association for the Advancement English billiard journal has just made f Physical Education will be held at The present is pre-eminently the time he prediction that young Wilmot will Some Very Clever Work Done at the Tale, April 5, 6, 7. Among the speakers to open pool rooms in this city, or rooms, make a formidable antagonist and smash vill be Eliza M. Mosher, of Brooklyn; which, as a matter of fact, may not he old celebrated records when he enters Spring Handicap Meeting. Dr. Furies, of the University of Pennsyl­ contain all pool tables; although it is his father's held as a professional. The spring handicap games of the vania; G. Stanley Hall, of Clark Univer­ not so easy to obtain carom as pocket A match game for the Xew England bil- Jniversity of Pennsylvania Athletic sity; Harriett I. Valentine, of Vassar, aud tables here. For some years past, or ard championship has been arranged be- Association were held on the 'Varsity )r. Alice Foster, of the University of certainly during the past five of six ween George R. Carter and Fred Earres. grounds, Philadelphia, March 31, and Chicago. The terms are: 1200 points up, to be play- "urnished some excellent sport. Only A wrestling match between Bert Schel- years, all sorts of fakirs have found er. of Beaver Falls, and James Dunkerly, It convenient to enter the business as d 111 three nights, 400 points a night; $100 me collegiate record was broken, G. M. a side; games to be on April 11, 12 and 13; O'oates covering the distance in the two of Toronto. O., took place at Beaver Falls, "manufacturers" of tables, but notably final deposits on April 7. Forfeits of $25 Pa., March 31. They wrestled catch-as- pool or pocket tables. Pool, however, aeu have been promptly posted. The nile bicycle race in oui. 21 2-5s., "beut- catch-cau style, with the full Nelson and has taken such a tremendous tumble in ames will be played at Murray & Irwln's, ng the best previous record by ti 3-5 sec- strangle hold barred. Scheller took the this city during the past two years, South Boston. mis. Orton, the Canadian champion, first fall with a half Nelson In 2.20, and even in the so-called or alleged billiard Leroy M. Taylor and Harry King, of the an from scratch in the mile race, but he second and winning fall with a necls vas beaten out by a couple of yards by ock and arm hold In 2m. 50s. Scheller rooms of Philadelphia, that it is the Columbia Athletic Club, defeated Thomas will now be backed to wrestle any man in AMATEUR, KACING MEN. exception and not the rule to see the "ilarie White and E. W. Cole, of the Pen VTeil, with 150 yards start, in the good America. game played in its former resorts. It and Pencil Club, in a game of pool in the ime of 4m. 35 4-5s. Kamsdell did E. C. La Montagne Elected President 'ohimbia Athletic Club, at Washington, ?ood work in the dashes. Summary: The Chicago Athletic Association is de­ is no uncommon thing, and has not ). fendant in an assumpslt suit for $10,000, of the Hunt and Pony Racing Asso­ C., March 31, by the score of 200 to 100-Yard Dash B. S. Itanudell, '95, M, (one :omnienced by Edward Baggott In the I EVERY ONE can been for a year or two past, to rent 72. The Quakers started off well and had yanll, first; W. O. Wells, '05 (seven yards), sec­ ciation. afford to use Clam out pool tables for sixty cents an hour . lead Circuit Court at Chicago, last week. He * Bouillon for Lunch, Dinner and of almost fifty baMs in the first half ond; Charles J. Turpiu, 'yo (four yards), third; furnished a lot of gas brackets and fix- A radical change was made in the even in "first class" rooms. It is a :ozen frames. Then the AVashingtoniaus ime, 10 l-5s. ures for the club : Tea at 20 cents a quart. Enough fact that in some of our local rooms traced. A return match will be played in 220-Yard Dnsh-E. S. Ramsdell, '95, M. (two house. The contract ruling powers of the Steeplechase Hunt yards), first; I'. II. Freeman, ailed for about $7500, and Mr. Baggott's and Pouy-Haciug Association at the first | for a whole family. Prepared in five pool table" lan be engaged at such a his city In the near future. '94, L. (two yards), attorney says that the club has not paid It was generally conceded that the recent ecoud; S. O. Boyer, "J7, O. (four yards), third; meeting of the new Governing Commit­ i minutes from a bottle of price with as many players as care ime, 23 l-5s. its client a cent. Ucace, Huot, Brooks tee, in New York to enter ournameut iu this city would be a flat 440-Yiird Itun P. R. Freeman, '94, L. (scratch), & Co. also bring suit for $4800 against the last week. The com- the game. Local "manufac­ 'nancial failure, owing to the fact that mitteemen present were Louis V. Bell, turers," however, do not care to have irst; W. W. Warren, '«5, O. (13 yards), second; association. This concern provided the O « was held here during holy week. "Such, I. H. Frauk, '95, C. (14 yards), third; time, cooking ap|>aratus for the kitchen. Henry A. Buck, James R. Wood, :: this sort of "monopoly" confined ex­ lowever, was not only not the case, but >3 3-os. Thomas Hitchcock, Jr., Charles E. o CLAM clusively to room keepers, and are de­ here is general congratulations all around Half-Mlle Run-C. C. Sickel, '96, (60 yards), Mather, E. C. LaMontagne, Charles termined, in the language of the "poker jwing to its financial success, while the rst; B. W. Kelsey (35 yards), second; A. G. Pfizer, (i game," to go it "one better." It is no vennel Dog show, which took place In jwayne, '95, M. («5 yards), third; time, 2m., Jr., A. Belmont Purely and Jen- 3: BOUILLON his city on Easter week, and under the 3-5s. kins Van Schaick, of this city, and A. \\ Quality improved, price reduced, longer necessary to purchase billiard ta­ One-Mile Run A. B. Well, '94, 0. (150 yards), P. Gardner, Kobert bles in this city even on time, care of ''the swell element" of this city, C. Hooper, Arthur by which vas out of pocket nearly $1000. irst; G. W. Orton, '95, O. (scratch), second; J. W. Stedman, George Lee and Frauk J | larger bottles. All Grocers sell it. is meant, a year or two, with the- cash ". Overn (150 yards), tbird; time, 4ui., 35 4-5s. Seabury, all of Boston. O E. S. BURNHAM CO., payment on each table. The Information of the whereabouts of James 120-Ynrd Hurdle J. W. Sylvester, '95, C., modern lazlett, who, when last heard of was eight yards), first; H. G. Kelurnack, '95, C. The election of officers for the year '•• 120 Gansevoort St., N.Y focal "manufacturer" has abolished this vorking for the Brnuswick-Balke-Oolleu- scratch), second; G. M. Fergusson, 'U7, O. (six was at once proceeded with. Previous 3g Sample bottle, lOcentat makes a pint. "old fogy" way of doing business, part­ ler Company in Cincinnati, is wanted by yards), tbird; time, 17 2-5s. meetings have shown somewhat of a ly owing to the fact that pool has not lis brother who livei In this city. Mr. 220-Yard Hurdle H. G. Rebenahck, '94, C. conflict betwen the the lazlett, through the death of a relative scratch), first; J. \V. Sylvester, '95, C. (15 men who have sup­ lasting qualities of billiards, and yards), second; time, 31 ported S. S. Howlaud for the presidency, that pool tables, and not billiard tables, n Ireland, has fallen heir to $2500. There 4-5s. arc live or six heirs in all, each receiving One-Mile Walk J. M. Micheson, '95, L., and those who favored the retention in were the marketable article here. It is scratch), first; J. K. Smith (30s.), second; A. B. office of Jenkins Van Schaick, the foun­ e O OK RtME D^C O true that pool tables can be converted a like amount. This information is given . Davis, '1)5, L. (25s.), third; time, 8m., 1 4-5s. is by Mr. Hazlett's brother, who re- Two-Mile Bicycle Itace G. M. Coates, '94, C., INTERNATIONAL CRICKET. der of the association. In an endeavor to into carom tables, even here, but what juested us to make the matter public with scratch), first; \V. G. Osgood, '!)5, C. (scratch), reconcile all interests the committee Is most ary or I true is, that almost any man he hope that his brother might learn of second; D. U. Cramp, '90, D. (120 yards), tbird; An English Team to Visit Australia picked out for the positions to be filled Tertiary | who can secure a location in this city ils good fortune. 'me, 5m., 21 2-5s. Under Stoddart's Leadership. men who have not hitherto been men­ I permanently cured In 15 to S5 days. I at tho present day, for a room, can W. M. Dodds, of Pittsburg, not only Putting 16-Pound Shot A. Knlpe, '95, M., Stoddart, the well-known Middlesex tioned for office, although long identified I We eliminate all poison from the sys- I get as many tables as he wants to by wears wonderfully well, but is becoming scratch), first; W. Woodruff. '97, M. (three feet), I tern, so that there can never be a I slightly corpulent. It is a question if he iecond; actual distance, 38ft., 2in. imateur, is considering a joint invitation with amateur racing. But one ticket I return of the disease in any form. I signing n "due bill," although if the Throwing the Hummer A. Knipe, '95, M., -jy the Sydney and Melbourne Cricket was nominated, which was elected with­ I Parties can be treated at home as ! "manufacturer" has his choice, which onld not readily pass for a man of 40, Ova feet), first; W. Woodruff, '97, 0. (seven I well as here, (for the same price and I is which Is 10 years youuger than he is; Clubs to organize an English eleven out a dissenting vote. The new officers I under the same guarantee,) but with I not imperative, he prefers to work off feet), sei»nd; actual throw, 88ft., llln. ] those who prefer to come here, we I which is only another proof that billiard Running High Jump N. T. Leslie, '06, L., lo visit Australia next season. If such are: President, E. C. LaMontagne; vice I will contract to cure them or refund I his pool tables even if he is obliged to men, as a rule, may continue to live on scratch), first: J. W. Sylvester, '95, C. (two s the case it will be necessary for Eng­ president, Thomas Hitchcock, Jr.; secre­ I all monty and pay entire expense of I take due bills. ndennitely if they hut take half care of uches), seciiud; (5. M. Fergusson, '97, C. (one land to select her strongest combination tary and treasurer, Henry A. Buck. | coming, railroad tare and iiottl bills. I .nch), third; height, 5ft., 7in. There is a limit to all folly, and there :hcmselves. Even "Billy" Sexton, who has :p meet colonial cricketers at the present Tho resignations of A. Belmont Purdy I Eight Tears I lestroyed more real estate in Boston, dls- Pole Vault F. G. linger, '96, L. (three feet), will be a collapse to this, not because it first; O. Latrohe, :iuie, and if, as it is intimated, Grace, and E. C. Potter from the Governing _ J in Use and I is the fault of the room keeper or the ocated lamp posts, killed horses, smashed '05, C. (two feet), second; B. I Never Failed to cure the most obsti-1 carriages, ruined front door steps and H. Lawrence, '95, C. (three feet), third; height, Shrewsbury ai/d Gunu will be omitted, Committee were then read and accept­ I nate cases. Wo challenge the world I "manufacturer," but the Imperative law 8ft., Slu. the team will not be as strong in bat­ ed. J. G. K. Lawrence was elected to 1 for a case we can not cure. Slnco the I of tho landlord. Legitimate billiard table Xew York street ears in trying to break Running Broad Jump W. Warren, '95, 0. (two 1 history of mediolnoatruespecillcfor I lis neck, has not only not been success­ feet(, first; N. T. Leslie, '06, L. (three feet), ting as it might be. It has not been succeed Mr. Potter and W. K. Sands to I Syphilisha-sbeenBOUffhtforbutnover I manufacturers, who do business in a le­ ful, but promises In the near future to be second: G. M. Fergusson, '07, L. (two feet), decided yet whether to accept, the in­ succeed Mr. Purdy. Mr. LnMontagne, 1 found until our Magic Cyphilene I gitimate manner, do not only not rent I waa discovered. We solicit the most I one of the most chipper youngsters in the bird; distance, 20ft., lin. vitation or not, but it is certain that the new president, was the chief spirit I obstinate cases and challenge the \ tables, but will not sell them even on nislness. The following competitors qualified for these three great batsmen will not visit in the old Cedarhurst Racing Asociation, I world for a case tee cannot cure. This I time, without receiving about one-fourth One of the reasons why business Is so the intercollegiate sports: Kamsdell, 100 Australia. The bowling strength of the and is an authority ou steeplechasiug I disease has always baffled the skill I value of each table in cash. Even then lull In most of our local rooms Is owing yards; Kamsdell and Freeman, 220 I of the most eminent physicians. \ :o the fact that pool Is team will, however, be great, as Rich­ affairs. $50O,OOO CAPITAL the landlord must sign a contract not practically dead yards; Freatnan, 440 yards; Kelsey, 880 ardson and Lockwood, the fast bowlers, Two metings have been already ar­ to seize these u this city, while billiards continue 10 | behind our unconditional guarantee. 1 tables for rent. This not more than hold its own. In most of our rards; Orton, one mile; Knipe and are mentioned as members of the team, ranged for the season, at Meadowbrook, I Absolute proofs sent sealed onappli-1 only protects legitimate room keepers, by real rooms there are practically as many Woodruff, shot; Knipe, 10-pound ham- while Humphreys, the great lob bowler, Pa., May 18 and 19, and at the Brook- | cation. Address, preventing irresponsible parties from en­ COOK. REMEDY CO., pool as carom tables, and as there Is no ner; Leslie, Fergusson and Sylvester, will probably be with the contingent. line Country Club, near Boston, May 2G, Boos 607 aUtonio Tempb, Chicago, III. tering into the business, but also se­ jool played room keepers are rapidly de­ ligh jump; Lalrobe, pole vault; Coates, Regarding this matter the secretary to 28, 80 and June 2. cures the manfacturei-'s property from veloping Into "calamity howlers." When Osg-ood, Crump. Kind and Wybnru, two- the South Australian Cricketing Associa­ The new steeplechase rules will not be the grasp of the landlord, who should illliard players enter such rooms they uile bicycle; Wanun, running broad tion, Mr. J. Cresswell, received the fol­ announced for about ten days. The New REMEDY CO very naturally be protected also. cannot be accommodated In cousequence of most of the tables being pool. Local jump. lowing communication from the Austral­ York Jockey Club has notified the The landlord, as a matter of fact, oom keepers should cither learn the fact ian Cricket Council, on January 20: Steeplechase Hunt and Pony-Racing can no more afford to take any chances .hat one pool lable at the present day HAUVAKD ATHLETICS. Dear Sir: The Melbourne Cricket Club Association that it will join the Coney 14 KARAT in renting out his property than manu­ s more than sufficient, or they should join and the trustees of the Association Cricket Island Jockey Club in accepting the facturers can in disposing of thc'ir ta­ Joxey's grand army of tramps. It Is prob- News of the Nine, the Mott Haven Iround, Sydney, have just written apply- rules to govern cross-country races to be bles Cities, like corporations, have no ible that the latter will bo he ultimate re­ Team and the Eleven. ng for tho patronage of the council to added to the programme at the spring soul, sult if they persist in catering to pool In­ an English team of cricketers COT THIS OCT and send it to ns and unless the landlord pays the Cambridge, Mass., April 2. The base to visit the meeting at Morris Park. Itb your name and address and wo taxes on his property it will probably stead of billiards as a calling. colonies during tlie Australian summer of " send you this watch by express be sold for such taxes, without even W. M. Dodds, of Pittsburg, was more aall practice of the past week has de­ 1804-95. The programme Is to include forezaniinatlon. AGmr«»te« than shocked on his recent professional visit termined the men who are capable of est matches In Adelaide, Melbourne and AN ADDITIONAL TAX For fi Tear* and chain amt a notice to the owner that the sale is to this city, to find the price of billiards continuing as candidates for the -niao. Sydney; also matches against tlie full charm sent with it. You ex­ coing to take place. As already stated, and pool so low In Philadelphia, the home strength of the colonies of South Aus­ amine it and 1C yuu think It the present is tho halcyon era in winch About twenty men, inclusive; of the bat­ To be Levied on Race Tracks in New a bargain pay our sample of billiard associations. It Is the opinion teries, will be retained. Condry and tralia, Victoria, Queensland and New price, 92.75. and it ia yours. to enter the pool business, bat it is dan­ of Mr. Dodds that room keepers should South Wales. Kindly reply ns soon ns York State. It Is beautifully engraved consolidate and charge not less Sullivan, botii of the N. E. League, A bill of much interest to race and warranted tho bett time­ gerous alike to landlords luitTlhosi! who than 50 possible whether you are agreeable to keeper in the World for the make it a business to dispose of billiard or r colleges cal Tournament. With oblige, the gross amount of receipts of racing & IMPORTING CO., there Is probably more harmony among the exception of one or two Yours faithfully, associations, except the receipts for en­ The expenses cf ilie recent tourna- room keepers than in any other clly in dates on which practice games may be JOHN PINTUS, 334 DEARBORN STREET, ipnt 'vhicii tries of horses entered to compete for was held in this city this country. played with some of the semi-profession­ Hon. Secretary A. C. C." CHICAGO. ILL. nted to $80.20, which does not m- For several years al teams about Boston, the schedule is prizes or purses. past It has been a fav­ In reply to this the secretary was in­ The treasurer of each racing associa­ ciuae Mr. Dodd'o expenses, which werc- orite hobby with local room keepers that complete. Harvard will play the U. of structed to write granting the patron­ $34.00, making iu all $114.80. The re­ the stagnation in their business was due P. in Philadelphia, May 7, and a re­ tion heretofore at the end of each rac­ to Gloucester and Its swindling races. The age of the S. A. C. A. ing season reported to the State Comp­ ceipts of tlie house from the sale of races In Gloucester have now been turn game will be played in Cambridge, tickets amounted to $138, leaving a closed May 20. troller the amount of the season's re­ since the first of last December, or more ceipts by days, but the Comptroller had balance of $23.20, to be added to the than four months, four of the best months The candidates for the "Mott Haven" CURE team will stop training Byes. not power to examine the books of such $300 in prizes. Of this amount I'.dward In the year for billiard rooms, j'et it can­ Monday, until The Toronto Club has engaged an Eng­ McLaughlin received $101.00; Edward not be said that business has Improved to after the Spring recess. During the association. 'YOURSELFf lish profession named Attewell. The bill which became a law Saturday IftronbledwithGouorrhtBa Burris, $90.96, and W. M. Dodds, $04.- any marked degree In the rooms of this past week the men have been working The Longwood Cricket Club, of Boston, city, that is, the temperance rooms. It bard, and it is owing partially to this provides that when such report is unsat­ ites,Sperniatorrhoe» 04 As already stated in this paper is true that business is no worse has chosen new officers as follows: J. W. natural discharge*!* State tournaments of this character are in these fact that the men have been excused Dntton. president; A. L. Hlpley, vice pres­ isfactory ,to the Comptroller, or when­ your druggist for a bottle of rooms now than It was a year ago. while ever in the judgment of the Comptroller not intended or ci.Pted with the view it is more than possible that it will be from training during the Spring recess. ident; J. A. Estabrooks, treasurer; P. E. _ Big O. It cures in a few days of making large money for the experts, vcrv much better during the present As soon as college reopens the first lot Presbrcy, secretary; L. Mansfield, F. H. the interests of the State would be pro­ Iwlthouttheaidorpublicity of a of men will be taken to the training Hovcy, W. I). Dexter, E. A. Slack, W. moted thereby, the Comptroller is auth­ 1 doctor. Non-poisonous and but with the view of creating and in­ spring aud the coming summer, owing to H. Bnrnes, governing board. Dr. James 1 guaranteed not to stricture. fusing new life into the business. the general Improvement in all branches table. The men who will comprise tins orized to examine, or cause to be ex­ All f trade. The truth Is, that Gloucester did squad will be members Dwlght and K. D. Sears were elected hon­ amined, the books and records of any Universal American Cure. of this has been accomplished here. of last year's orary members. The treasurer's report Manufactured not injure the rooms of this city to any team, and those of the new men who showed .1 balance of over $800. such association, and to fix and de­ WHile it must, wo are inclined to be­ marked extent. The patrons of that place have given promise enough to warrant termine the amount of tax in pursuance kThe Evans Chemical Oo. lieve, be generally conceded that the were The Kings County St. George Cricket not billiard players strictly speaking. of CINCINNATI, players were very well paid for a week's What Injures our rooms Is the temperance their being taken. Club has been thoroughly reorganized for the provisions of this act either for There will be no regular second \V in­ the season such books U. ». A. work, which consisted of about 3 hours at Issue, for, while billiard players in the of 1SD4 and the following of­ and records or from any other strict sense of the word- are not drink- ter meeting this year, ns all the events ficers elected: President, E. Uowden; vice data in his possession which shall be the utmost each night. It is true that Ing men, yet most of them drink more or with the exception of putting tho shot, presidents, H. Kawlcr and J. Officer; sec­ satisfactory to him, and to settle an ac­ Mr. Dodds was deprived from attending less, and will not patronize rooms where welter-weight sparring and feather­ retary, S. Edwards, No. Ill Uyerson street, count for said tax, together with the to his business for a week, just as Mc- they cannot be accommodated in such a weight wrestling have had to be given Brooklyn; treasurer, C. Nugeut; captain, expenses of such examination, against Laughlin and Burris will be in tho event anner as they would like. That Is the up for lack of entries. T. C. Toddings; vice captain, G. W. ..hole theory in a nutshell, and the room liiiines; captain second eleven, E. Smith; such association. of a tournament in Pittsburg. But the The college is now being canvassed vieciirixl the betting Testimonials ana particulars (sealed) 2cts. The house of Mr. E. H. Moore, of Mel- Thirty-flve Candidates. setts was formed at the Qulncy House, privilege at the Memphis spring meeting, a hall can be secured there. Should rose, the successful St. Bernard breeder, Boston March 31, with the following of­ for which he will have to put up about All Correspondence Strictly Confidential. this tournament take place, as now was burnt to the ground last week. New Haven, April 3. The annual ficers: I'K-sident. C. L. Blxby; vice presi­ $2000 a day. seems probable, it is likely to be prac­ Mr. E. Weston Bell, the well-known training table for the Yale track athletk dent, J. J. Hart, secretary-treasurer, E. The first foal by artificial Impregnation PARK REMEDY CO., Boston, Mass. tically of the same character as that English deerhound breeder. Is dead. H« team was this morning formed for the A. Marshall; board of governors, J. Star- this season was dropped in Kentucky re­ present season. At the outset only nine key, F. S. Wrlght, H. Kydd, George which took place in this city last month. was the author of the best treatise ou Wright, J. J. Hoys, R. Mudie and A. Mer- cently at J. li. Ferguson's Kingston stud. Although it may be possible for Mr. the breed. athletes were taken to the table, the ritt. Although Ifi clubs were represented, It is a chestnut filly, by 1'riuce Koyal McLaughlin to concede greater odds to Five weeks ago a delegation of the Can­ Yale champions in their respective onlv 0 entered the association, these be­ Lucretla, by Virginius. ada Kennel Club met representatives of events, but the number will be increased ing: Aiidover, B. A., Bosfon, Brockton. There will be no Gloucester or Gutten- Mr. Dodds, Mr. Myer is satisfied to have burg lu Maryland. The bill to prohibit Dodds and Burris play even, but he does the American Kennel Club in New York, gradually until about thirty-five can­ Chelsea, Lawrence, Lonell, Lynii aud pool and arrived at terms of a renewal of didates West India. selling except for 30 days In a year on not think that 400 to 300 is quite an the agreement between the two clubs. At will be added to the list in a legitimate events to be decided in the even game between Dodds and Mc­ a special meeting of the executive com­ month. The athletes who went to the State, passed by the House April 2, Laughlin. This, however, can no doubt mittee of the Canada Kennel Club, March table this morning were Dean B. Ly- promptly received the Governor's signature. be satisfactorily arranged if a hall can 30 the report of the delegation was sub­ man, captain and hurdles; L. P. Shol- Lawrence Curran, the well-known rail­ be scoured. That, at present, is the mitted and approved, but it cannot be don, broad jumper; W. M. Richards R Purchasing road and turfman, died lu Louisville, Ky., Fine Tables, Carom, Combination and Pool formally adopted until the annual meet­ sprinter; W. O. Hickok, hammer throw­ March 28, at the Norton Infirmary. He of thelirumwick Raike Collencler Make. only obstacle in the way of a tourna­ ing of the Canada Kennel Club lu Septem­ owned Sovereign Tat, Fay S., Fannie S., OrdbiBtruiuall parts of the worM promptly attended ti ment which should er and shot putter; E. H. Cady, hurdler be of great interes ber next. and several other good ones. He also own­ Over 1,OOO,OOO Noise Subducrs Sold. and benefit to the business. W. H. Glenny, bicycle racer; Joseph Department ed a joint interest iu Sablue with George E. Morgan, mile runner; W. S. Wood- Long. JOHN CKEAIlAN.Ooutlni'ntal Hutel,Agent,Pliila.P» hull, half mile runner, and S. B. Bun- Ra a Convenience fot> Caroms. "BATTER_CP^J!5THE CRY. Yo Tambien has been in great demand nell, mile walker. for the Hrooklyn Handicap, two books be­ ...... -aj AGENTS $10 a tfayat home The tables at the Union League havi On the Threshold of a New Base Ball The management of the Yale Track tween them having laid $30,000 to $10110 '""-selling LHiMTMNV been 1'LATKH newly covered. Era What Has '04 in Store? Athletio Association announces this Spofting Iiife against the crack Western mare. Lamp­ auHIO. It all over the rails of the table. who continue to go out and kick even I K. Dreislgaeher, corresponding secretary Lloyd Evans; vice captain, J. Bradford. Charley Sehaefer states that there Is i tl'ey saw their favorites knocked dowu lu D. White, financial secretary; W. Bogart The team will use the North Meadow, no truth in the rumor that Jake Sehaefer 1 every tfuuie. treasurer. Central Park, for their home wicket. IF MARRIED A-pril 7. THE SPOBTI3STG LIFE. 9

G. M. I am a raging torrent that cannot well be dammed. THE FRENCH RACER. E. Be dammed! G. M. The cycling nations of the earth WHY HE RIDES FOB MONEY AND turn fearful eyes on me and wait my WHAT HE GKT8 FOB DOING SO. fateful words. E. Words! The Difference Between an English G. M. If I make a ruling, a hybrid amateur, or a reinstatement they find "Amateur" and a French Profes­ thorn good -Pith all their faults. sional No Betting Allowed, and K False! the Crack Racer a Public Idol. G. M. I can see pure amateurs earn­ ing their living by racing, but then I It is evident that the cycling world don't approve it. s, to a certain extent, ignorant of how E. Prove it! the cash prize system is carried out G. M. I am here in office to do the on the continent in Italy, Spain, and +• right by weak or strong, and by the gods principally, in France. I'll do it or bust. So it may iu- E.-Bust! X'rest readers of "Th« Cyclist," says estimony G. M. The hybrid amateur I have H. O. Duncan, in a letter to that paper, made must eventuate. :o become acquainted with the system E. You wait! as it is now organized. Just here 1 got a half-Nelson lock on In England it is generally thought that buck and threw him, and in the that French professionalism is based throwing landed myself upon the floor, ipou the same lines as the English pro. K~OR a wheel to be depended upon at and upon awakening found the remain­ Knows. That the races are arranged, der of this very interesting dialogue was that the competitors cut up the prizes, all times, to be ridden from January lost. I have since then spent consider­ and that the best men, the champions, able time in poring over dream-Viooks are allowed expenses down to the rneet- to December, on all kinds of roads, and trying to discover what the vision all ngs to insure a -big gate. Undoubtedly rity and without any regard to their use­ meant, but failing to solve the mystery, this is the prevalent idea on your side, under all conditions, the Victor is without fulness so long as they were sold at what I have concluded to print the dream, for such questions have been put to me CAUSERIE. purported1 to be "a reduction in price." hoping some of my readers better post­ on many occasions when visiting Eng- an equal. If there be any graveyard for back- ed in 4-11-44 ology than I am may be and. One well-known cyclist recently numbered wheels it exists in the grjat able to decipher the affair and explain wrote me on the matter, and finished Thousands of experienced terra incognita vaguely termed the back­ its meaning to me. iis letter by stating, "We in England wheelmen CYCLING CHIPS SAVED FROM THE woods district. Away from the beaten F. A. B. suppose that in the course of a short and frequented marts of trade or routes time the French" professionalism will testify annually to this fact by continuing WASTE BASKET. of travel the coal-cart cycle eventually fall into the position of 'the old Wol- gravitates; there it is still ridden and FOn FAME AND FORTUNE. verhamptori professional,' i. e., die a to ride this, their favorite mount, changing enjoyed by those whose minds are not "Where the Flyers Will Disport Them­ natural death!" How He Acknowledged Defeat Where disturbed by a creaking chain, a bent Nothing is more absurd than such a with the new models. Many more will pedal or a pound or two of extra weight, selves FOP Cash and Crocks. supposition, pud it shows that a major- but to those uneducated brains any bicv- The dates in the National Circuit are ty of the cyclists in England arc quite appreciate it this season as they adopt this is Cycling's Graveyard ? The Buck, cle is good enough so long as it can be given below as far as arranged for. m the dark as far as French sport is made to carry the man who risks his The southern end will be announced as concerned. Uacirg men in France are King of Wheels. the Dreamer and the Dream- life and tires his muscles in propelling soon as possible. not looked upon as professionals, but it along. But after the backwoods then Each club in this circuit has been more as sportsmen, taking part in a Graceful lines, superior finish, merito­ Potter to the Front Once More. where goes the coal-cart? Who knowsV granted the privilege of a special race sport that really interests them, and that From whence came the winds and whith­ each day for a greater value prize than s lucrative if they become first-class rious improvements er do they go? Easier far is it to answer allowed in regular Class B events. riders. It must be understood that it is and absolute worth Time brings its revenge. It may the latter query than the former one. No other than these clubs have this lot any Frenchman's nature to decorate whirligig this way or that, but sooner or * * * privilege, and caution is here given to iis apartment, or his person, with tro­ keep Victors in the front ranks of cycle- later it will enable you to say "I told Fremont won a place in the history of all, that any advertisements to such ef­ phies. A racing man's expenses in this you so," if in the beginning you upheld America as the "Path Finder," but the fect will ha.ve no foundation in fact, autl country is exceptionally heavy, as races dom always the standard. the right. When wheels were high and day for path finding has gone by and will be strictly dealt with. are held all over France, so that travel­ riders lo,wly, when everyone's hand was the era of road making has taken its NATIONAL CIKCUrT. ing is expensive, and, if you wish to go Our handsome Catalog sent free to against the man who rode a bicycle, place. Men no longer look for paths, July 4 Walden Bicycle Club, Waltham, speedily over the ground, first-class fare when jeers and injustice were the meas­ but demand that roads and good ones, Mass. 'by the fast or rapid train is a sine qua applicants. ures meted out to those who rode a too, be built for them, hence it is that July 7 Riverside Wheelmen, New York :ion. Living and clothing are considered, bicycle, there was not a man in New the path finder of the past is to be sup­ City. >y persons who have known both coun­ planted by the road maker of the pres­ July 13 Asbury Park Wheelmen, Asbury York who hated bicycles more than Park, N. J. tries, to be at least 50 per cent, more ex- John D. Crimmins, at that time one of ent. My old friend, Potter, I am glad to July 14 Asbury Park Wheelmen, Asbury >eiisive than in England; therefore it is the Park Commissioners. Truth com­ announce, intends to continue at the Park, N. J. lot surprising that amateurism is com- pels me to say that Mr. Crimmins' dis­ head of the procession. He wants to re­ July 18 Cycle Track Association, Bal­ mratively dead in France. To-day all Verman like for wheelmen was no more sincere tain the position he has won as the timore, Md. s carried on by the cash prize system, Fremont of the good roads era, and any July 20-Cleveland Wheel Club Co., and the clubs in the principal provincial BOSTON than the cyclers' dislike for Mr. Crim­ Cleveland, O. mins. We who carried through the good one who knows him will feel no hesi­ :owns hold one or two meetings each NEW YORK tancy in declaring July 21 Cleveland Wheel Club Co., vear, fight to obtain for wheelmen their legal that in the race for Cleveland. O. when they never give less than £40 PHILADELPHIA rights of entry into Central Park were road honors the best any other compe­ n prizes. The races are generally wound titor can hope for is a (lead-heat with July 23, League of Licking Wheelmen, up by a course d'honneur, when a costly CHICAGO met at every point by Mr. Crimmins, Newark, O. SAN FRANCISCO who showed no hesitancy in informing Potter, and to do that even record has July 25 Toledo Cycling Club, Toledo O. objet d'art, medal or trophy is given as us that so long as he could prevent, not to be beaten. July 20 Toledo Cycling Club, Toledo, O. the unique prize, and all the riders are DETROIT Company a single bicycle should ever intrude it­ The handicap Potter has over all other July 27-Zlg Zag Cycling Club, Indiana­ >xpected to compete, so that plenty of DENVER good roads agitators is enormous. For polis, Ind. rophies as souvenirs of a man's career self in New York's horse-heaven. Vainly July 28-Zig Zag Cycling Club, Indiana­ we urged that the law entitled us to the more than eight years he has studied may be won, besides the cash. Betting, the question in a manner most thorough. polis, llid. one of the most pronounced evils that same use of the park roadways as was Aug. 1 Danville Cycle Club, Danville, 111. surrounds a sport, is entirely unkno\vn accorded to other vehicles, but law and As a civil engineer he is compe­ Aug. 2 CJereral Committee L. A. W., tent both theoretically and practically in Chicago, 111. n connection with cycle racing In logic did not go, and out we stayed. France, so that the men have no iu- During all this the road building, while as a lawyer he is Aug. 3 General Committee L. A. W., sueing and wrang­ thoroughly conversant not only with the Chicago, III. lucenients to "square" or arrange the ling was duly attended to by the wheel­ existing road laws but with such modi­ July 4, General Committee L. A. W., vents they may be riding in, which, to men, while the bill for the same was, as Chicago. III. ny mind, is the great secret of the suc­ usual, footed by Colonel Pope. After fications of same as may be necessary Aug. 7 Ripon Cycling Club, Rlpon, Wis. to make to give improved highways to Aufi. X Ripon fyi'lii.g Club, Ripon, \Yis. cess of racing in this country. asked th« League officials to Interfere. John with nearly everybody for my own he had spent over $5000 in this little The men have every inducement to McGulre. chief consul of the Colorado divi­ pastime the the people who want them. With such an Aug. 0 Ripon Cycling Club, Itlpou, WIs. amusement, aud I promised the padre war came to be considered equipment and knowledge Isaac B. Pot­ Aug. 11 Cycle Track Association, Min­ win, and the races are genuine. The sion of the L. A. W., who was one of the as a battle between champions, Colonel strongest opponents of the tri-State that I would go to San Jose at Christ­ ter becomes the one man in a million to neapolis, Minu. jest riders are generally paid by the meet, mas. At Ayos there are on ordinary Pope representing right, justice and the lead and direct a good roads crusade. Aug. 13 National Meet, Denver, Col. manufacturers of their machine, and has withdrawn all objections, and so wrote wheelmen, while Mr. Crimmins posed as Aug. 14 National Meet, Denver. Col. to Chief Consul Holmes, of the New Jer­ days only 10 or 12 men residents and What Mr. Potter intends to do in this ugain by the pneumatic tire makers, sey division. ' about 400 women (! Eds.), but it being the champion of horse-heaven and equine direction Aug. IS National Meet, Denver, Col. in many cases getting a certain per­ exclusiveness. It naturally followed that is best told in the following Aug. 10 National Meet, Denver, Col. a holiday there were a lot of men in letter which I have to-day received from Aug. 17 National M:>et, Denver, Col. centage on their winnings; therefore, not A CROSS-COUNTRY CENTURY. from the country surrounding." Elliott Mason, being on the spot, would >nly do they win the prize, but get ex­ shoulder most of the brunt of actual him: Aug. 18 National >Uet. Denver, Col. Dear Sir: I enclose herewith circular Aug. 22 Kansas City Cyclers, Kansas cellent remuneration from other sources Canadian FROZEN FLEETNKSS. warfare so far as the Pope side of the announcement of my new publication Wheelmen to Have a Try City, Mo. so arranged that they have all to gain at the Game A First-Class Race controversy went, and in consequence which wlH appear on May 1. Let inp say Aug. 24 Pastime Athletic Club, St. >y winning and a great deal to lose Record Slips, Falls and is Badly Mason and Crimmins had more than at the outset that It is entirely distil ct Louis, Mo. .. _«^ Track at Last. In its character from "Good Koads" Aug. 2.-| Pjisjime ...At^pe'tlc through defeat. Fractured Upon an Icy Course. one very lively interview, and as neither nu.ga- Club, ftt. The Union Velocipedique de France Toronto, March 31. The Century was afraid of the other and each felt -zine. aud is in no sense intended to ,U,e. Louis, Mo. Jlub, of Canada, through its chief cen­ Ashland, Wis., March 30. A remark­ sure of eventually winning, there was hostile to that publication, but r-.liher Aug. 30 American Wheelmen, New York ihe French N. C U. is a well-organ- able trial of speed on the Winter cycle, to aid the work of the r/. A. W., by sup­ City. zed governing body, and would not hes­ turion, has sanctioned the "Mail" to or­ on more than one occasion some very ganize and conduct, under the auspices invention of A. T. Firth, of Chicago, plying a scries of practical pamphlets Aug. 31 American Wheelmen, New York itate a moment to suspend a man fer took place on Chequangon Bay. The plain talk indulged in. In one of these In handy form, in answer to a demand City. of the C. R. C. C., and in the interests Terbal set-tos Crimmins, angered at any tricky work. On this point they machine is of great lightness and high which has been urged upon me by many Sept. 1 American Wheelmen, New York roe impartial and severe. An important of cycling, a relay race from Saruia to Mason's persistency in forcing the fight- correspondents daring the last two years. Cltv. Montreal, to terminntp in the latter city gear. It was ridden a mile in 1.44 3-5 Ing, said: "See here, Mr. Mason, just A« f?son as President Luscoiuh has named Sept. 3 Hartford Wheel Club, Hartford, victory to a racing man here does him and three miles in 3.42 1-5. The rider SO end of good, both financially and as on or about the time of the commence­ so long a.8 I am able to prevent it, uot a his new committee on Improvements of ment of the C. W. A. ann -al meet. went five miles over a partially crusted" the Highways It is my purpose to tender Sept. 4 Hartford Wheel Clnb, Hartford, far as his reputation goes, for the surface in 10.38. It is the fastest time single bicycle built by the Pope com­ Conu. In giving sanction the chief centurion pany, or by any other company, so far to that committee 50OO copies of the Drat numberless cycling papers give him ex­ ever ridden on a machine propelled by number of this publication, to aid them in Sept. 6 Park Track Association, Wal­ cellent "lifts" by unlimited paragraph­ expressed the belief that neither his human force. George W. Gifford made as that goes, shall go through Central their committee work, and to supply to tham, Muss. organization nor any other cycling body Park. I hope you understand me." Sept. 8 Bay State Bicycle Club, Wor­ ing, which to a "pro.," like an actor, the fastest mile. The machine consists all League officers and members at a nomi­ beans a unme, and makes him a public could command the favorable means of of a driving wheel a» me, field, Muss. comes general or popular in England parties interested in such an enterprise it is so contrived that it can pt ^ at the same time he took occasion to Each number of "Potter's Good Roads Sept. 12 Springfield is those possessed by this paper. Also, tell Library" will bo fully Illustrated by en- Bicycle Club, Spring­ 't will only do so by the complete sup­ tuched to any machine in a few minutei Mr. Crimmins that no one, not even field, Mass. lie was of opinion that the expense and An additional fork is run from the a Central Park Commissioner, could jravings on which artists are now at Sept. 13-Springfield Bicycle Club. Spring­ pression of betting. work. The first issue will comprise 100,- It may be considered a certainty that minutse of detail attached to the organ­ front fork of the bicycle frame to the keep bicycles from having accorded them 000 copies, and n fund field, Mass. ization and consummation of such a what rights tha law had decided they is already In hand Sept. 15 Harlem Wheelmen, New York France, with her cash prize system, will forward runner and thence to the rear to pay for 20.000 subscriptions, which City. project would b» greater than at present runner, up to the bicycle frame and the were entitled to. will be credited to the names of the first draw all the best riders of the day, and Sept. 17 Scrauton Bicycle Club, Scran- iis means that she will become the could be undertaken by the Century weight of the rider is thus entirely upon I reed not relate how in the end, 20,000 road officers whose names and ad­ ton, Pa. Club. With no little willingness, there­ the runner's skates, which are made of thanks to Colonel Pope and Mason, we dresses are received at the publication of­ Sept. 19 Keystone Wheel Club, Wil- centre of cycling as a sport. fice with the request of the subscriber tl.at fore, he committed the scheme to the the lightest material possible. The power did get the right to ride when and where liamsport. Pa. "Mail," deeming that past experience in of propulsion is furnished by the drive we pleased, not only in Central Park, but his name be placed on the list. The bal­ Sept. 22 Associated Cycling Clubs, Phil­ ance of the first edition will be sent to HI. MARTIN'S RACE. such matters well qualified it for the gear of the bicycle, the chain gear be­ through every other municipal pleasure adelphia. Pa. management of the project in proposi­ ing attached to a propeller drive wheel ground throughout the country as well. persons whose names and addresses I Sept. 20 Maryland Bicycle Club, Balti­ lave been collctlug within the last eight more, Md. Greater Than Ever Will be Buffalo's tion. He gave assurance of the support set in a moveable frame, pivoted at the All of that is an old and oft-told story, years, and who comprise a very select Sept. 27 Maryland Bicycle Club, Balti­ Big Boad Event No End of Fat. of the Century Koad Club, and believed back of the machine, allowing this drive but to com* to the victory that time list throughout the States. In size and more, Md. Prizes For Fast Riders to Ride For. that he voiced the general sentiment of wheel to be constantly upon the surface gave Mason over his old enemy, Criin- form the new publication will be like Sopt. 2!> Wheeling Athletic Wheelmen, of the ice or snow and thus overcoming Harper's "Handy Volume Series." and will Judging from present indications the the members of that body when he mius: Years after all I have related Wheeling, W. Va. ioped that the "Mail" would undertake all irregularities met. The only pressure had transpired, and wheelmen were be so convenient in forn as to he readily SANCTHr.S GRANTED. Martin Koad Race of this year will be carried in the pocket. Each number will by far the biggest road contest during to carry out the affair. upon this drive wheel is its own weight more numerous on the park roads than April 12 Twenty-second Regiment Ath­ The "Mail" realizes thoroughly and that distributed to it through the ac­ all other conveyances combined, a gen­ ae a complete text book on a separate letic Association. New York City. 1894. The prizes will be much the subject relating to road making, and the July 4-Stcubenville Lodge, II. R. K. of more valuable than ever, and before the peculiar, responsibility and great amount tion of the rid'er upon the pedals. Tho tleman walked into Mason's place, subscription fee will b» 50 cents per your angle of strain from the chain may be picked out three Columbias with all P., SteubeiTille, O. race is over it will cost Mr. Martin of work involved in an undertaking such or 10 cents per copy. In clubs of 100 May 20 Cortland Wheel Club, Cortland, more money than his two previous races as that under consideration. Always is so adjusted and changed by raising or possible appurtenances and improve­ sent at one time the subscription fee will N. Y. it willing to assist any project promoted lowering the pivoted drive wheel frame ments, and ordered them sent lo his be $'25 or 25 cents each. April 28 Morris Guards, Atlantic City, combined. Heretofore the value of that the friction upon the driving mech­ The series will embrace a separate nr.m- N. J. the first prize has been $150, this year in the interests of cycling, but it does anism is brought to the lowest possible address, giving in payment for them a the first man across the tape will not covet the task of carrying out a cheek which was signed John D. Crim­ !>er on each of tho subjects of "Country May 30 Morris Guards, Atlantic City, re­ point. ___^___ mins. Roads." Macadam Koads," "TVIford N. J. ceive a prize valued at $400, which will relay race from Sarnia to Montreal, [loads." "Pavements," "Highway Bridges." April 17 Goodbridge & Trleller, Dallas, probably consist of a. grand upright pi­ if there be a desire on the part of any MADE HIS MARKS. Mason, who, up to this time, had not "The Roads of France aud England." Tex. ano, a horse and side-bar buggy, or a cycling organization in the Dominion to recognized his generous customer, then Drainage," "Race Tracks," etc., etc. The July 4 Mouadnock Cycle Club, Keene, gold watch studded with diamonds, but assume the work and the Thought He Had a Million of Them, recalled his past warfare with the ex- number on "Race Tracks" la now being N. H. responsibility. Park Commissioner, and jokingly re­ prepared by tho yint efforts of Howard Aug. 1 Vermont Division L. A. W., St. the prize has not as yet been definitely Any suggestions or expressions of opin­ But Was Mistaken. B. Raymond, chairman of the National Albans. Vt. decided upon. Just what this valuable ion in this regard from wheelmen along The people of Cassel have been much minded him of his threat never to allow prize will consist of will be made a Pope wheel to go through Central Racing Board, and Mr. Isaac B. Potter, Aug. 20 and 21 Rovers Wheel & Athletic known or near the route or routes that may be astonished at the conduct of a lending the publisher. The latter will also de­ Club. Pueblo, Col. to the public in the course of a week traveled in the proposed relay will be cycle agent in the town. Standing at Park. In the same spirit Mr. Cri ra­ vote a special number to a description July 4 Colorado Springs Wheel Club, or two. The Pope Mfg. do., of ining admitted his defeat, and said that Boston, welcomed. his door, beaming with delight, he has of the roads of France and Englard. belr.g Colorado Springs, Col. Mass., will give a Columbia Racer, val­ The track aspirations of city cyclists when his children had finally forced the result of his personal Inspection and been inviting them to come inside and ued at $160. Gormully & Jeffery Mfg. are about to be fulfilled, and at the buy his wheels at any price they liked. him into buying them a bicycle each examination of tbe road systfom of those Co., Chicago, 111, will donate one of his position was very much like that of countries, aud this work will be fully WHY THEY RAIL. opening of the racing season the Nor was this a mere figure of speech. Illustrated by photoeraphic pictures taken their No. 9 Rcmbler Racers, weighing "cracks" will have a track upon which Some costly ones were sold in this the old Quaker, who was strenuously 19 pounds, valued at $125. H. A. Lozier way opposed to the use of an organ in by the author. Cleveland Wheelmen Object to a record work can be accomplished. The for next to nothing, and in one case, at & Co., Cleveland, O., will donate a T. L. C. at a meeting held on Thurs­ least, church, but who at last found that he Steeplechase Course. Cleveland Bicycle, valued at $150. The the purchaser was presented with could not prevent his people from get­ I had hunted the deadly and elusive Cleveland, March 31. The road offi­ day evening let the contracts for the a sum of money larger than the price golden buck in bis lair. Warwick Cycle Mfg. Co., Springfield, necessary work upon the Rosedale oval, ting one, and so was induced to go I had captured, cers of the Cleveland Wheel Club have Mass, will give a Warwick Racer, val­ of his purchase. On being questioned, ' and hear cne played. He finally ac­ vanquished and eaten him and retired a harder task in arranging for the road which will be commenced next Monday the tradesman declared that he had won ued at $150. The Eclipse Bicycle Co., and completed by May 1. The track quiesced about «s follows: "Well, if with a spirit of satisfaction upon my race to take place on Memorial Day Boaver Fall-), Pa., will present one of 1,000,000 marks in a lottery, and that thee insists on praising God by a ma­ soul. But that buck was dormant, not than is usually imagined. Thus far they will be 3 1-3 laps to the mile. It will he wanted a lot of people to share in their Eclipse Bicycles, valued at $125. be constructed in accordance with the chine* I suppose it's best to have a good dead, and in the silent watches of the have been working without knowing just The Eastern Rubber Mfg. Co., Trenton, his good fortune. It has been ascer­ one." And that, added Mr. Crimmins, night I felt that he was in my midst. exactly what they will have to meet in recommendations made by the com­ tained that the unfortunate man is the N. J., through Mr. J. A. Barnes, the mittees of the city clubs. was the reason he chose a Columbia Strange aud awful dreams came upon the matter of obstructions in the course ir.anager of that concern, will give as a victim of a hallucination, aud he has for each member of his family when me, and things most monstrous were that may be expected. If the route to prize a handsome gold watch, the value had to be placed in a lunatic asylum. eventually he had to purchase bicycles conjured up to disturb my slumbers. Wickliffe cannot be used this season of which has not as 3-et been received. GREAT TIME HE HAD. THEY CAN MINGLE. (or them. One of these dreams I can never for­ much of the interest in the race will be E. K Tompkins, of the firm of J. L. * * * get. I thought all tbe wheelmen of lost, for a comparison of time over other Hudson & Co., will give a prize valued Was the First Pcdaller in Paraguay Piires and Hybrids Can Meet in Road The man of an inquisitive turn of mind America were assembled in a building courses would not be very edifiying. at $25. These are only a few of the and He Caught on Great. Races The New Members oi' the who attempts to find out where the final so large that I could not discern the The list of committeemen selected by valuable trophies that will be offered, burying ground of the bicycle is. will walls nor roof thereof; these I knew the the officers will probably be submitted and when the prize list closes it will A correspondent of "Wheeling" sends Racing Board. wind up his investigations very much in building had, because of an echo so per­ at the regular monthly meeting of the probably reach into the forties or fifties. to that paper the following letter: "I The Executive Committee has decided the same fashion as the investigator who fect and so plain which gave bnck the club Tuesday night. The selection of The third annual Martin 25-mile Handi­ have had the honor of being the first that the Racing Board may work under tried to discover what was the eventual words of a young man who, from a the men to do the work has been no cap Road Race will be run over the cyclist in Paraguay, or as the natives the resolution passed by the 1893 as­ ending of the mule. Few men have ever sort of pulpit, was preaching unto the light task. To come back to the ques­ Martin course, which is now well known call it, 'the man on the iron horse.' sembly, on intent only. It will, there­ seen a dead mule, or know of a bicycle vast assemblage, that silent sat at his tion of route, the only course that has to the wheelmen of Buffalo and sur­ About two weeks ago some of our peo­ fore, be the policy and ruling of the that was beyond use. Mules do die, feet, apparently entranced by the speak­ been suggested is the one to Bedford, rounding territory. Now that the ple went over to a village called Ayos, board that pacemaking for, or having and, in the nature of all things, bicycles er's wisdom and eloquence. but the men who are expected to ride Racong Board has decided that road about 12 uiilos from here, aud I started pace made, by a professional in public must eventually reach a stage when Owing to the wrestlii.g match I wes are kickers against it. There are six­ races will not be classified, and in this by myself, but lost my way and had to or for a prize, and competing for cash, they are unfit for any other purpose than having inwardly with that buck, afore­ teen steam railroad tracks to cross going event Classes A and B men can compete sleep in a 'monte,' not being able to ask on the road will be the only violations the ornamenting of a scrap-iron heap, yet said, I did not hear as distinctly as I one way, so that before the luckless together on the road, but in any event my vay. The officials sent out soldiers of the amateur rule taken notice of in with all these facts the original state­ might hare all the young man was say­ rider reaches his destination he will en­ there will be no difference in the value to try and find me. I got tired of trying regard to road racing. Under this rul­ ment holds good, that mules and ma­ ing, but it seemad as though he was ad­ joy no less than 64 distinct jolts caused of the prizes, as it has been definitely to find Ayos aud returned to the settle­ ing the two class rule will not affect chines are both, apparently, things of vocating some parliamentary measure by the rails of steel alone. decided to give big prizes in any case. ment. The next day the people had this branch of the sport. Mr. E. H. eternal life and usefulness. The ma­ and defending himself and some others heard of me on the road, and being Croninger, Louisville, Ky., and Mr. L. chine that this season seems the Of course there will be time prizes, but perfec­ against charges which had been made. LARGE-HEARTED. just what they will bo and the value curious to see the iron horse they came C. Jaquish, Chicago, 111., have been tion of mechanical skill is ruthlessly cast The whole thing partook of a dialogue of them hns not yet been decided. The up to the settlement with the priest and named as the remaining members of aside before a year has vanished, and between Racing Men Should be Long-Headed a band consisting of six brass instru­ the Racing Board. All communications dubbed a coal cart by the owner, who the speaker and the echo I entrance fee will be $2, and under no have mentioned, and was, as near as I as Well When They Think circumstances \yill a rider be allowed ments and one clarionet. This was on respecting sanctions, etc., should now less than a twelvemonth before had of Giv­ the Sumlay, and I had to give them a can now recall it, about as follows: ing up Racing. to compete until his entrance fee ha be sent to them from States over which characterized it as a dandy. At this Man The Board can do no been paid. The entry blanks will be performs nee. Try to imagine about 200 they hold jurisdiction. __ point where the ex-dandy becomes the Racing and fast riding generally not people, uith a brass band and a priest flxisting-coal cart it seems wrong. only develop the out about April 10, and can be had from to vanish from Echo Wrong! lungs, but enlarge the Dai H. Lewis, of the "Cycle Record," and a sheriff, coming 12 miles to see a Spring Has Sprung. the sight and knowledge of mankind heart. The call upon both these organs cyclist. Well, I had to lead a procession The glnd days of spring are at hood, at hand. whither it goes, and where none know Y. M. When I arise the sun arises who for the third consecutive year has is great, aud the effect somewhat simi­ had charge of this grand race. to the garden, they walking and I riding. The jubilant Mules are nigh; and few care. also. lar as in tlie case of the muscles. This de­ I will swear that a circus rider never Tbe morning su:i beams with a shimmer of gold. Some of these coal-carts are, we all E.-So! And gloriously glows the sky; Y. M. And the racers scatter before velopment is not injurious, but should got such applause. I thought that the And the cjulhig wight bloweth his lusty horn, know, re-enameled and brightened up the athlete suddenly cease taking ex­ Dem Withdraws Objections to the old priest was going to kiss me; nothing and blossom forth at the auction mart me like rats. For the winter has been of its terrors shorn, E. Hats! ercise there is not sufficient work to Asbury Park Meet. would satisfy him but I must promise to And tbe glad days of spring are at handl where they pose before the ignorant occupy these organs in their developed Asbury Park, April 3. The Asbury Park go to Ayos, and I did. I went last Fri­ Who would stop in the town and WKllow for gold bargain hunter as "first-class bicycles Y. M. I am the L. A. W. lightning When the glamour of springtime is here? and the thunder. condition, and disease is likely to super­ Wbeelinen have decided to make arrange day, and, it being some holiday, they sold by the order of whom it may con­ vene. This it is that accounts for oc­ meuls for holding the trl-State meet here treated me like London aldermen would Good sportsmen »ill wander o'er new ways and old cern," a very vague but very tempting E. Thunder! on July 13 and 14. The wheelmen have In the beautiful time of the year. Y. M. And when I strike, cycling and casional cases of heart and lung trouble a foreign prince. I dined at the priest's Each hard-working rider's a wanderer too, means of aluring elusive dollars from the been fighting for this meet for some time house, aud had to visit all the swells in pockets of that unfortunate class of the politics, thereof, are confused beyond among old racing cracks; and those who Deliver protested against the event, claim And the fastest and slowest will and lots to do value their health will not suddenly ing that It would interfere with the I>. A the place and rode around the town for For the glory of spring la at haiuil human beings, who would buy a tomb­ question. the amusement of the people, "Sport and flay." stone or a tambourine with equal alac­ E. Question! give up taking vigorous exercise. W. mtet at Denver month later. They drinking 10 SPORTHSTQ LIFE. .Ap ril

John Bridge, a number of friends of the Commenting on this ruling the Herald, organization attending, with First Ser­ AN ENGLISH IDEA. editorially, expresses the following opin­ CYCLING. geant S. H. Wiggins in charge. The ion: drills will be resumed TAKING MONEY FORRWHNG DOES Ah, hn! The bicycle rider gets his weekly mounted rights at last. Justice Wheeler says that on Thursday and continued during the NOT PROFESSIONALIZE. wagons must go around bicyclers, 'ibis season. These drills are held in front puts things on tho proper basis. It has of the White House, and always attract The Amount and the Manner a Man long been conceded that the pedestrian THE CAPITAL CITY. a large number of spectators, occurring has no rights that the cycler is bound as they do in the evening, at a time Goes About Winning Cash Is Where to respect. He must run for h!s life when when everyone can witness them. Last Professionalizing Conies iu A New the shrill blast of the whistle announces WHERE WHEELMEN FIND THE GAME week a team of ten men from the ranks the approach of the lordly wheelman. Definition Proposed. But hitherto th?re has been some 01 f- of the cyclists accepted a challenge ficulty In reducing cabmen, truck drivers OF CYCLING TO THEIR LIKING. from Troop A, D. C. N. G., for a rifle For the last month or two we have and other stubborn plebeians to proper match at the shooting gallery, and won. been worrying ourselves a good deal over subjection. These persons have shown a With five shots per man the cyclists the great shall we say endless "ama­ disposition to contest the claim of the Encouraging the Rivalry of Speed Be­ succeeded in scoring 200 out of a pos­ teur" question, and it seems to me that wheelman to sole and exclusive possession sible 250 points, while their opponents we are very little, if any, nearer to a of the planet. They have even sworn at made a score of 190 points. The or­ the cyclists In their course, vulgar way tween Club Men Wleel Lamps solution than we were six months ago. und Insisted on having part of the road. ganization is now looking for a suitable It is an open secret that our ideal nma- Justice Wheeler has remedied all this. camp for the annual summer outing. tur is almost a nonentity, in spite of the Henceforth no Jehu may venture to stir and Wheel Lifters Road Record A spot near tho Natural Bridge, in Vir­ assertion of our friends who pride them­ so long as there Is a. bicycle in sight. Tins ginia, probably will be selected. The or­ selves on being "practical," that "ama­ Is well and proper. All that Is now neces­ Can Snoot as Well as Cycle. ganization will leave the city the latter teurism was never iu so flourishing a sary Is a decision forbidding rallrond part of Juno or tho befc'inuing of July state." I h'lve no hesitation in asserting trains, cable cars and fire engines to dis­ aud will be gone for several weeks. pute the right of way with the apostles that not one man iu five now on the path of the whirling wheel. That will ux things are Washington, April l.-There is a is a perfectly pure amateur according to just right. growing tendency among the local riders N. C. U. rules. I think it must be ad­ in the various clubs to have a series of IGNORANCE WAS BLISS. mit teiT that we have failed absolutely races to determine the best riders in to separate amateurism of the ultra pure LIKE MAKER, LIKE MAN. each organization. This is a good idea, sort from amateurism of the other sort, and one to be encouraged, as it would MEIU3. FURL.ED THE SAYLE9 OF and from right down professionalism. I The First Class Manufacturer Places YOU HEAR IT ON All, SIDES tend to down jealousies which may exist. OHIO'S HANDICAPPBK. think, however, that most, if not all, our His Wheel For Sale Only With a There is bound to be more or less ques­ troubles are springing from one source, First Class Agent. tion iu a club as to who is the fastest Where the Chief Consul Got Even and that source is simply a misapplica­ The public must just learn the in­ rider, and this can only be settled by tion of terms. The point seems to be convenience and annoyance that are sure having a scries of races in which the With "Davey's Friend," ColHster this. The word "professional" has had to follow dealing with private individu­ merits of the men can be demonstrated How the Game of Get Even Was two interpretations placed upon it one als. Good makers will not place their to everybody's satisfaction. Another ad­ interpretation by tha N. C. U. and the agencies in private hands. We do not vantage lies iu the fact that whenever Played. other by the English lexicographers. hesitate to say that the manufacturing Our Friends Know It the associated clubs of the city hold a THE N. C. U. DEFINITION IS WELL KNOWN. firms who do business in this irregular race, the best riders of each club can be Cleveland, April l.--Thernty-cyolist8 baked pretty dry; more up the and nearly upsets her; and yet another they'd UnishPd scorching Still, I should be inclined to support a fault is not your own in turning There Never Was One Equal to This visited the course and found that it When wick just a little too high. will invariably hunt up a curbstone or tho whole sur­ They all were ut tho world you lly, He Knocks Out the Road Hog What something like £1,250,000. Think of it, sdason. Wahl, who was the first to How I'd liku to hare a try. left the dii'it and dirt collects upon it nent Parts Manufacturing Co., limited, yo cycle inventors! $0,250,000 as tha break the record, is undecided whether a Funny Daily Thinks of the De­ and the next attempt at oiling up has been issued. The share capital is outcome of an idea in five years. Tlia another attempt. There cision. washes some of this surrounding dirt £175,000, divided into as many shares of or not to make £1 each. The directors are Messrs. result is stupendous enough to turn tha may be some others ambitious to beat Bill Was a Biker Bold. Chicago, March 31. Justice Wheeler into the bearings. Superfluous oiling is head of tho calmest. No wonder so tho record, but no one has as yet an­ Ottumwa, la., March 28. Bill Cramer. holds that a bicycle rider has as much nearly as harmful as deficient lubrica­ Harvey Du Cros, chairman; R. T. Hall, view managing director; Frederick Warwick, many rival companies have sprung up, nounced his intention of riding for that the notorious Albany desperado, who held right of way on public streets as the tion, especially from the point of and so many company promoters have the officers at bay and escaped there last driver of any vehicle. March 15 a truck of long life to the wearing parts, which Walter Evans and ./Arthur T)u Cros. purpose. This company has been formed for the been at work. If money could always DRILLS OF THE MILITARY WHEELMEN. night, appeared here to-day. He purchased driver ran his wagou into a bicycle rid­ should certainly not be made to attract a bicycle, ami while making the purchase Nelson. The wheel was dirt by -copious stickiness. Be careful purpose of acquiring and carrying on be made as easily as the Dimlop people Life and energy is springing into the the police were apprised of his presence den by F. O. as going concerns the following well- have made it we should soon all retir* Washington military cyclists through the shattered and Nelson brought suit for also, in wiping a machine after a dirty In the city. He was too sharp for them, damages. The company owning the ride, to clean away from, not towards, known businesses, and for working vari­ on our laurels. Well, tliey have do efforts of Captain C. B. Story. Last and, mounting his wheel, was soon out ous patent rights iu connection there­ served it night a company ruu was given to Cabin of their reach. truck was mulcted $50 aud costs. tha bearings. Avoid allowing dirt to ap- April 7 THE SPORTINQ LIFE. It

rejected in various stages of completion, assumes the cyclists' hump unless he Is in order that no suspicion of a flaw a professional rider; lie very often pre­ CYCLING. should exist. There is thus a deal of fers to have thf handle-bar somewhere waste iu material and time, and the on a lerel with his crhost, and this Is a shoc'dy maker, of course, practice which, If not very graceful, pre­ :» hopelessly vents him at least from over-riding him- out of the running whsn it comes to self. such detail. In goes the stuff, flaw or At The International road rare frcm Aus­ no flaw, brazing Coasting A"FEI BEANS is done with heaps of tralia to ArnUeni and hack, about 125 room in the joints, and it doesn't matter miles, U to be held on Sunday, June 24. much whether the brass runs well or The first prize Is a silver cup, which li«ui BROWNED 1HD BAKED IB BOSTON'S not; lugs and ties are badly fitting, and to be won elthc-r two successive years, or yet the machine, to the inexperienced, three times in ail by the same rider. Ten doesn't look half bad. "Wheeler." medals will be awarded to the lirst 10 ar­ BICYCLE BEAN-POT. rivals. Arlanrl. co-winner with Whreler of the POSITION IS EVERYTHING. tandem race at the Velodrome d'lliver on Takes Sunday week Apparently In.jids the record That New Track Surface to be Laid A Humped Back Never Yet Helped for track tumbles. Laving been precipitated Either the Appearance or the Com­ from his machine no less than 276 times! by PhiMelpliians Plans For De­ fort of the Humper Men and Their He must be getting quite used to it, and acquiring a knack of falling on an invulner­ Methods of Hiding. able pr.rt. coration Day Meets Br'er Bas- The advocates of correct position on a Now that Leagne members are expected cycle include everybody, for all riders to register their racing colors perhaps It sett's Troubles. deelare the position in which they sit, First Place may not be amiss to note a sample of. claw or crouch to be the correct one. same such as have lately been claimed Then is very little disagreement, how­ by a French racing crack, Louvet by name. Boston, April 1. That the A. C. C. which are as follows: black siik singlet ever, in point of appearance, for even with a targe yellow butterfly on chest believes in taking time by the forelock the most prejudiced grasshopper admits and back. The cap will also bear a but­ is quite evident from the air of activity that his attitude is not becoming. So This has been demonstrated in several tests that have been made of late terfly. which now pervades the offices of its many who are most particular as to The Atlanta Wheelmen have decided to officials, and also by the fact that to­ their dress and personal beauty hare which proves it's the easiest running Bicycle in the World. hold a team race some day in Maj', open morrow morning a gang of workmen will not the least regard for either when only to club members. The Road Com­ begin operations ou the new surface of they mount their cycles. All these con­ mittee will have full charge of the event the Waltham track. The contract for The teams will consist of three men each, siderations are lost and forgotten in and will be matched as evenly as possible this important undertaking has been the consuming desire for pace. It may FULLY GUARANTEED BY US AND THAT MEANS SOMETHlNd by the committee. Individual prizes will awarded to a I'h.ladelphia firm, and to­ be right to assume an unnatural and be awarded to th« members of the winning morrow ground will be broken prepara­ altogether forced position for a short team. tory to laying what is believed will prove effort like a sprint, as that iu itself is It has more new and novel improvements than any Bicycle made. Do what you will, it is. as long as mak­ the fastest racing surface of the day. forced and unnatural. But it is absurd ers consider that records and wins mean Owing to the fact that there was some to imagine that, for general road work adverti*en;ei;t. so long will makers' ama­ little doubt as to the entire track being and ordinary distance riding, anything w teurism continue to flourish. Suppress it iu one place. It will crop up In another. resurfaced in time to iierinit of the hold­ is gained in pace. As a matter of fact, It is impossible to stamp it out so long as ing of the races Memorial Day it was THE TRUSSED FOWL there is any half-xvay stopping place be­ deemed best to resurface each end of style is a distinct drawback for road­ tween real amateurism and honest pro­ the track around the turns, and let the men. It stands to reason that the best MAKERS, fessionalism. str^t^hes remain as they are at present. results cannot be got out of a human "That the movement was a failure Thd contractor is confident that under body that is in an unnatural and crumped seems to show conclusively the hopeless­ present conditions the metallic will be position. To reduce it to an absurdity, ® Chicopee Falls, flass1 ness of any attempt to make racing for ,amb Mfg Co. money prizes successful." "American Cy­ laid and in condition to permit the men no rider would dream of asserting that clist." How about France the leading cycl­ training on the track several days prior he could go faster on his head, although NEW YORK, ing nation of the world? Has it failed to to the meet. not a few would-be scorchers get as Special Agents fl. Q. SPALDIflG & BROS., CHICAGO, make "rsielnp for money prizes success­ A valuable list of prizes is being pre­ near that position as they possibly can. PHILADELPHIA ful? or demonstrated that such attempt* pared for this race, and will be ready It must not be imagined that we are were "hopeless?" for delivery iu a few days. It will con­ advocating the opposite that is, the po­ Most riders like a pec!a! that fits the tain prizes as great in value as the law sition of rigid or immovable verticulity, shoe exactly. A inci:i^' shoe, however, allows, and no effort will be spared to which not a few of the staidor riders is rarely as broad as an ordinary shoe, WELL, WELL! and consequently the pedal that tits one secure the attendance of all the leading adopt, quite as much from disgust, which will not fit the other, unnpluch's pat­ racing men. Three men whom the A. C. induces too severe a reaction, as from WHO WOUI^D HAVE THOUGHT ent overcome)* tHe difficulty. The side C. is already confident will be on hand conviction. They had seen so many plate on one side of the pedal Is slightly are Tyler, ganger and McDuffee, while younger men riding we had almost said ONE WHKBL COULD I>O THIS. cranked outward, thereby widening the tbero is no doubt the majority of the crawling about iu the style that they pedal on one side and leaving the other leading cycling lights will be present. will do anything rather than be classed Rail Away From Its Owner, Caromed a tight fit for the racing shoe. Tyler, Saugrr and McDuffee, after with those irresponsibles, and they be­ Against a Car,Knocked Men Kight St. Thomas, Out., wheelmen are making come little less than a big push to build 8 bicycle track. At A opening the circuit in Waltham Memo­ and Left and Finally Vented Its recent meeting a motion was carried to try rial Day and attending several other CYCLING LIFEGUARDSMESf. and form a general athletic association meets, will be found in Cincinnati July Then they are held up in derision by Kage on a Hogshead of Tumblers. and secure suitable grounds for laying a 4. Their season of work is practically the hump-backed brigade, who point to bicycle track, with room for all other ath­ mapped out for them, and any dates their stiffness, their lack of pace, and A pneumatic tire man stepped wear­ letic sports, such as lacrosse, base ball, they make will be surely kept. Mr. A. sometimes (when they arc bis men) to ily from his wheel at Fourth and Wal­ foot ball, lawn tennis, etc. A mass meet- the amount of naked saddle-pillar and lug will be held in their City Hall iu the K. Peck, who has charge of the entry nut, Wednesday evening, and stood it up near future to discuss the matter. list, says there is every reason to be­ handle-bar they are compelled to expose. against a telegraph pole while he talked America's The crusade igi.inst makers' amateurs lieve that it will be fully as great as These young and speedy gibers quite for­ with a friend, but as he talked he kept iu England seems to run to extremes last year, and that it will contain the get that most of tlie advocates of cycu- tipping the wheel to a perpendicular sometimes. In considering n batch of ap­ names of many of the leading racers lar uprightness are men of more years and letting it fall back uguinst the pole plications for amateur licenses one of of the country. and less pace than themselves; in many in a half-dazed way. Suddenly, as he the "recommendations f-ir r, ..- : In addition to the race meet, the spring cases men who have gone through the pushed the safety to a perpendicular and Representative youth of 16 years (employed at a cycle errors of position, and whose knowledge let go so it could fall back, it did not factory as errand boy), whose employers meet of the Massachusetts division, L. v-"re totally nnawnre of his racing abil­ A. W., will be held in Boston that day, of all things appertaining to cycles and fall, but darted away down the Walnut cvcliug is much greater. As in every­ ities. The yonng gentleman hud never and a repetition of the grand scenes of street hill, as true and swift as if /.im- even won a prize in a race, yet despite all last year will be witnessed The di­ thing else there is a happy medium, meruian wore astride it. That is the of this he was turned down. though, to indulge iu an Irishism, the way with bicycles. They are as unrea­ vision is already planning a grand day's modiiini is nearer the upright position Bicycle.... Apropos the cycle race between the outing. The morning's exercises will be sonable as men and don't act a bit like wheeling hairdressers of Paris, "Le Chat opened by a run through the splendid than the stoop. If a man who has be­ mere machines. Had there been a good WILSON- Noir" now grimly suggests a cycle rare come used to a very forward and crouch­ rider in the saddle to guide it, this ma­ between Anarchists fn a sure means of parkways of Boston; then will come a ing post- suddenly puts stamping out the movement. Twelve hour parade, and in the afternoon the races. up his handle­ chine would probably have darted from MYERS bars and brings his saddle forward un­ side to side of the street, but as there contests are proposed, and "Le Chat" l« In tha evening a party will be given, duly, he is certain to feel uncomfortable of the opinion that the bombers would be so probably in Mechanics' Hall, and every was not. it sprang to the centre and get­ COMPANY played at the end that they would have and powerless. In many cases he does ting both wheels in the car track was off opportunity given the cyclers for enjoy­ not wait, to get used to the new condi­ no energy to bomb. Of course the 1 aclnff ing their visit to the city. like a Hash. A dozen people who saw it MAKERS would be under police supervision, und tions, but hastily readjusts his machine start called out and the owner took to the "blowing np" of anything, even tires, Worcester and the Bay State Bicyclo to the old. We have very little doubt his heels after it. but it gained on him YORK, U, S. A. would be strictly prohibited. Club have not forgotten the glories of that the sole reason for many assuming at the rate of half a syuu.ru a second. An original race has been organized In Memorial day, and for the sixth time the absurdly crouching attitude is In fact tlie whole race was but six sec­ Brussels for the 6th of May next, con­ in as many years will endeavor to en-' LACK OF STUEXGTH. onds long, for having a clear track to in all probability the old story of pace- Chairman Raymond and the Racing fined to gentlemen amateurs weighing not tertiiin the visiting wheelmen in a right Most grasshoppers aspire to speed, Second street, the bk-ycle was there in i making in a slightly different form. What Board are still talking about undertaking less than 00 kilogrammes. The race will royal manner. The club will endeavor and ride with men who are natnr illy preparations to make arrangements for be held ou the roads forming the outer to sustain its former reputation in the a few moments, and meetina an elec­ the eye does not see the heart does not talking about pure amateurism. circle of the Bois de la Cambre, and tha stronger and faster than they, whose tric car, gracefully glanced grieve over. The brain waste does not start Is fixed for 7 In the morning. Some ot management of a race tournament that natural puce is considerably higher than The prizes in the recent eight days' day, and the evening previous it will wont kiting into a china sto on so rapidly when the eye sees little race in Paris were $000, $»K), $200, $120, the competitors arc expected to weight con­ theirs, let they must keep up. They first knocked over a clerk, then fell up j^W«i(^^.o waste it by worrying about and $100. Entrance fees, $10, were re­ siderably less at the finish than they did have a lantern parade, at which suita- would not have the great So-and-so think at the start; but we do not think it will able prizes will be offered. The pro­ the proprietor and blacked his eyes, next what is in front; snd what has to be turnable to all who rode 1300 kilometres. bo a condition that the weight, if not leas he could go fasUr than they when he sprang to its tires again and made un done, before the stoep is'coiiQ-oered. In Paris, on Sunday last, Corre and gramme for Memorial Day will open was not racing, so they put down their than 90, mus be retained until after tlie with a club run to Lake Quinsittamond, onslaught upon a table of glassware, Bpnhours created a new twelve hours' "weighing in." heads and hang on. And they find which it conquered like a flash, then woriit'S- record for any class of cycle, ac­ It is probable followed by the races in the afternoon, that the only way they can soon keep GETS $1O.OOO. complishing His distance of 284V» miles. that Dumbleton, who and a "Midway IMaisance smoker" and with energy unabated, it dashed into the handled Willie Windle last season, will with a faster mail is to get into a rac­ open elevator shaft and fell in a henp Albert Sehock has experienced the fat­ train Walter ganger this year. Just whera "Indies' night" in the evening. Zim's Amateur Cloak Sold For That al drawback of being a tbeitfclciU star his The Linscott road race is billed for ing position and grind away. They on the hep.ds of two men who were al­ he will train he says he has not decided seem perfectly oblivious to the fact that most to the cellar on the car, sprang Amount. manager has "skipped by ttieVlight _of upon, but it will either be in San Frauclsco May 5. From present indications there Special to "Sorting Life." the moon" owing Albert $220 in' back" 5^-SprlngflcId. Sanger has an offer to rldo the majority of men whose road form from the car into the dark cellar before salary. is every reason to believe that it will they admire so much, to whose speed New York, April (>. Troy has cabled at tfts. Midwinter Fair at San Francisco, be fully BS successful as that of last the lift came to a stop and leaped into a \Vc wonder If Troy has received that but It fS-^'>t likely that he will go unless year. Fully 200 entries are expected. they aspire so hopeless!}', usually ride in hogshead half filled with glass tumblers. Arthur A. Zinimerman that the Frsnch $5000 in payment for Zim's amateur cloak Tyler goes w'iih him. Sanger will probably a very natural and easy position, indeed. It could not get out of this, but the racing magnates have signed a contract and forgotten to cable for the garment! leave for SpniigfteidJlp0111- A Pr11 15 and be~ Should the executive committee of These good riders do not sit absolutely the league decide that the two-class rule vengeful wheels spun round tearing and to pay him a bonus of This delay and suspense is awful upon us gin training, unless Tyj£T decides to go upright, it is true, but they generally slashing the glass into a powder. Final­ $10,000 for his pure amateurs. with him to California. Tylfr uftti-g Bhall not apply to rond racing, as it is amateurism, and to put up prizes of understood the board will do, there Is not liend slightly from the base of the spine, ly the clerk upstairs recovered and dart­ According o the "Le Journal," Chop­ will make a great team. with a flat back and with handles sulli- ed down to the cellar with a lantern and from $1500 to $5000 a side for a series py Warburton is training La Joile Gil- Xltnmermau has received a cable from the slightest doubt but the best road t-iently hi.!?h to allow of proper chest ex­ berte, a young lady who has a fancy to Murchund, the proprietor of the winter racers of America will compote in this found the two men in n swoon at the of match races in which events Zimmer- beat the ladies' pansion, and free, deep breathing. Here foot of the shaft. lie shook tltem and one-hour record. Liuton track In Paris, offering a prize of $5000 frmous race. The prize list will amount appearance, whether studied or not, is tnan will be allowed a share of the gate will be pacemaker. for a series of three races with Harris, to more than .$2000. and will include they broke into sobs and said they bad /.limieiman has sold 12.000 copies of the English crark. The distances proposed among other things a horse and team for certainly pleasing. The very slight tried to be good on earth and prayed for money. Sham amateurism of the Class his book on training. We will guarantee are one, nve and ten miles. As yet Kim- first prize; threo bicycles, forward inclination gives an idea of mercy. His very human expression of B brand thus receives its first knock-out, him a sale four times an rrent as the fore­ merman has mide no reply, as he i» gold watches, pace, and the arms are free enough to sewing machine and many other val­ disgust told them they wore mistaken a blow which will soon be followed by going for a work on "What I Know About awaiting the return of Troy, who went uable, useful and ornamental things. allow of a good pull when occasion de­ about being dead and they jumped np Pure Amateurism." to France to study the chances of the suc­ mands. Altogether the general puse of and helped drag the tireless bicycle from others of the same kind. /Inmierman Informed a reporter a few cess of the professional racing on the There will be about 30 prizes, which other side of the water. The chances are, fact alone will be sufficient to warrant a man who sits reasonably and naturally its retreat. The salesmen held a con­ days ago that he realizes professional is pleasing, and he looks better ou his vention around it and ended racing is bound to come, and for that however, that Zim will accept this offer, a large and excellent field of entries. by chuck­ reirson he wants to get Inside of the breast­ as he ought to win all thiee events If In The course, over which some exceed­ machine than off, whether he be ing it into an old box and nailiiiR it up. BITS OF RACING NEWS. AN ADONIS OR A GARGOYLE. works before It Is too late. good condition. ingly rapid time has been made, and The owner was told be miiiht \&ve it The effect of the The troubles of the Tioga Athletti It must not be thought that we are op­ by paying damages, but he said no, he We have letters for Jack Prince. hard times upon the over which Ed. McDuffee did the 25 Macredy refers to the glasses he wears workingman is different from the effect Association culminated on Saturday In s miles in 1 hour and 13 minutes and a posing emulation or the desire for pace, would buy a new machine, so the china ns an editorial oversight. upon the old time pro., in that the form­ sale of the organization on the grounds at which! is natural to all young and mnn has the remains i\s a relic, and is er cannot find anything to do and the lat­ Westmoreland Station for the sum of fraction, will be slightly changed. Some Kcrr, the crack Australian rider, will $270. This practically ends the existence of the turns will be done away with, healthy beings. What we protest against tellitiR all his enemies that if they have be trained by Willts B. Troy. ter cannot find anybody to do. Scratch races in any of the organization and unless the post­ jnd by this means it is expected to make is the delusion that an ungainly and un­ any spite against him to send a bull to Hoylaud Smith will manage a road race American city poned Tioga Cricket Club can secure tba Mhe course fully two minutes faster natural position pays in the long run. fight it out, bnt spare him of bicycles. in New lledford Memorial Day. with the speedy men of France. Belgium assets of Ihe late organization from Mr. Cincinnati "Times-Star." and Rngland and Ximmerman and Wheeler than the present one. It has already It does not, and many of the present Can a first-class racing man be a real to represent the Stars and Stripes would Onskill, president of the Lloyd Lumber been surveyed, and the correct course fliers who now sit in the moderate style amateur? Bosslbly, not probably. tax the capacity of ai.y ground. Company, who bought them In to protect have adopted it after lengthy and pain­ A good motto for the racing man a Judgment held by the company for lum­ will soon be announced. GIVING ADVICE. The racing fever his a strong hold on ber used in building the grand stand, it Confusion worse confounded. ful trials of the stooping pose. They are "You do the other fellow, or he'll do That you." nil riders, and while it has resulted In is probable that the grounds will no long­ is the condition of things at the office unanimous iu declaring that back-ache Wherein the Province of the Press is changing some of the old-time customs, er be used for athletic and bicycling pur­ of the secretary of the National League. is done away, and the feeling of utter Found The Day of the Cheap Under the U. V. F. rules all French rac­ It hns been instrumental in popularizing poses. ing men are compelled to wear black knee the sport to its present standard. The cause of all this confusion is the weariness much longer warded off. Not AVheel is Past. pants. The. racing men are laboring under a manner in which the renewal blanks only so. but several of the lending mak­ The racer who Is too fond of his ante misapprehension when they believe tint One of the most difficult duties of a It is stated that licenses to race as usually introduces his prizes to his uncle. have been sent out. Accompanying the ers are giving up the dropped handle­ cycling pressman is to advise the trade amateurs are being refused wholesale In they can command almost any salary renewal hi'.s been sent a subscription bar for their lightest road-racers, and Honor to whom honor is due. Let it for which they ask. The manufacturers as to their business without appearing in England. candidly be said that some racing cracks are very cautious men, though at times blank for the official organ, and the re­ fitting a flat bar brought straight back. anyway to dictate or unduly interfere: America may once more rejoice. "Bil­ are less professional than others. liberal. The agreements between many of sult Is that the average League mem­ Unless n man be of uncommon pro­ and there are doubtless many manufac­ ly" Murphy is not going to France. Wise Waller is still carrying out his role the racers and dealers continue specifica­ ber doesn't know whether his renewal portions this bar can be adjusted high turers who wonder by what right a trade William! of cycling clown In Paris he parades tions which will require a certain number costs $1 or $1.50, and in many cases enough or low enough to suit anyone paper speaks so authoritatively upon mat­ Before commencing to race get your around with his chest covered with med­ of wins during the season, or else a cer­ they forward an additional 50 cents for whose ideas are reasonable. "Bi. ters which they consider entirely within doctor to examine you, and see if you als. A nice representative of on American tain reduction of salary will result. Th9 subscription to the organ. Some of the News." their own province. There is no doubt, are sound. racing man is Mr. Frank Waller. racing man will have to work hard and members evidently believe that all that It Is the aim of every professional Record made under special conditions be In tlie front rank to maintain his placo however, but that a cycling journalist amateur to keep hliuscif "unspotted" from for the purpose of the racer earning his with his team, or else he Is liable to be js necessary for them to do is to send The Verdict Revised Version. gathers n lot of information in his jour­ the world. salary fron, the manufacturer IB as a foot­ relegated to the second-class list. This 50 cents for the paper, not caring for Little Billy Sykc cot a pretty bike, ney.-) round the trade which enables him print in the mud, while record made in competition for standing among the racing League membership. Tlie real fact is Thought h«'d have a run; There is nothing new under the srn. Mounted it with ease, handle-bar did seize, to form an opinion even better than the Class B was llrst suggested eight years open competition is as a vein In a marble men is going to be Intense this season, and that the renewal of membership costs Then began the fun. maker himself. Now, we have formed ago in England. slab. should improve the racing. $1.50, and that every member receives Down ii hill it flew. Hilly in » stew, an opinion which may or may not be The annual race meet of the Harlem F. J, Osmond Is going strong for the Corcorau says Johnson and Taylor will the official organ whether he signs the l-'ace turned awfly Dale; right, but which is at any rate worthy Wheelmen will be held September 15 at the "patent" stHkes. A combined lamp-brack­ meet on Decoration Day at Wa-ltham. accompanying subscription blank or not. Binniied against a wall, Billy bod a full- of consideration, et and handle-bar clip, a combined sac'-dle- Corcoran says that Bike now tip for sale. and that is that this Manhattan Field. both men have sig­ In speaking of the confusion caused by season's trade is going to be considerably Many a racer who cannot sing n note tilt adjustment and a new chain adjust­ nified their willingness to race there and ment are the latest productions of bis fer­ that a trophy of the value of $250 or $:!00 these two blanks, Secretary Bassett said And the verdict was different to last. There are two kinds has great capacity for making things hum tile brain. he had received no less than 500 re­ of makers one who sells on name and when on the track. will be offered for the event. The distance newals or subscript ions with (he wrong Billy Sykc, reputation, and the other who sells on Ci. M. Wells, the Canadian crack, hns The Racing Board has granted Mr. of the race will probably be one mile. Little bike, received n handsome George Fltzslmons, Greensboro. S. C., per­ The conditions of the match have not, amount accompanying them. This neces­ Graultf wall, price. The latter has had a great innings souvenir medal frgm mission to compete outside the 200-mile however, been agreed upon. In order to sarily causes confusion and vexatious Angels' call. the last two years, but we fancy he hns the Raleigh Company. limit, in Class A events, at Charleston, secure an earnest effort on the part of delay, as before anything definite can pretty well reached the end of his tether. The rider who hns never been tempt­ S. C.; Atlanta, Augusta, Ga., and Rich­ the two great cyclers. Corcoran suggests be done in the matter each one of the Smart a cyelo Iwight; silly fellow thought There are so many at the game now that ed by the maker does not know how much mond, Va. that each man ride a mile against time, 500 persons must be communicated with. HH could ride it well; tho output has grown to be enormous, of a professional he is. In English road racing one hears of the trophy to go to the one doing the fus­ Practiced every night, thought he was all right- and prices, to command a large sale, Guy Gary will do no racing nntll June more orders for tricycles and tandem es time, or put In a pacemaker and let Applications for membership should be Only onco be Ml. 17. Iu the meantime he will confine him­ the men know ihat if he beats them out accompanied by $2.50, Hiding out one day. SHW across tile way h-ive to be redti.-ed to a minimum. On safeties than In any previous spring, cer­ His best Sunday nuish; the other hand, there sems to be a grow- self to his studies at the M. I. T. tainly as regards the latter, and In the In the stretch he shall get the prize. This, Stupid little chap, tried to doff his cap- It looks quite easy to ride fast on a case of tricycles, more than for several Corcoran believes, will make all three rid­ the other hand, there seems to be a grow- racing track and machine, but when you ers race from start to finish. LIKE A WATCH. Somersault and suiush. machiues with names and years past. reputation, try you get your conceit punctured Racing if properly carried out Is dis­ In a recent interview on the new And tue verdict was and we fancy that the makers of these A Cincinnati racing man with the royal tinctly beneficial to the physically robust; I/eagne amateur rule. Ralph Temple is The Building of a First Class Bicycle will (to the major portion of the trade name of Tudor has registered red, white but the strain Is considerable, and If there quoted as saying: "Professionalism is Jobnnle Sronrt, this season. Of course is Like Unto Fine Watch Making. Sunday tart. there will be a and blue as his League racing colors. is a weak spot it will find it out. In this more respectable than It wns when I The bicycle, as it is now made, is a Bonnet dolled, large trade done in cheap machines, but Lawrence Fletchcr has received a splen­ as in all others It is better to be sure was on the turf. Zimmermnn could turn beautiful piece of workmanship, but to Gone 11 loft not, we fancy, at remunerative prices. did medal from the Raleigh Cycle Company than sorry. 'pro' without losing the social standing "Wheeling." in recognition of his ItHH) miles record. "Le Velo" suggests that the official that always ha.i to be sacriliced in our the outsider this workmanship is not day. They can't do away with the men apparent, and yet when one watches the Onoe, at eventide, Tomkins took a rla> In place of referring to half-mile race timers of the French League receive no Hy the roaring sea.. ns a "dash" the Australians dub It a "flut­ salary from the U. V. F., but clubs that who are paid for riding. They belong to minute and seemingly trifling details of Bright the moon did sliiue; Tomkins thought It BORROWED TROUBLE. ter," while the French call It a "scramble." desire their services shall pay them as the sport as a very important part and will fitting, and watches in what careful and fine follows: $5 for a race; $10 for six tours; always exist. The top-notcucrs will be Heart was full of elee. The Martin road race will be open to paid In some way and you can't prevent accurate manner it is done, all questions Soirowful to say, right In Tomkins' way, The Weight the Imagination Imposes nil riders, both in class A and B. Twelve $20 for 12 hours; $40 for 24 hours. as to why the price of cycles is so great Upon the Rider's Muscles. them. Pi ices are better now than when Horse and cart there came, high-grade bicycles will be given for prizes. Racing men are all worked up over I rode. Why, I got £:i a week in Euglxnd yanish at once from the mind, and one Knocked him on a dyke; over went tue bike Many riders, says the "Ki-News," have No wonder America's representatives a new system of developing the muscle Tomkins did the and that was as good as anybody got. feels rather apt to ask how it is there is same. often u-sked themselves why hills are so in the recent eight days' race In Paris that a New York physician claims to have That would be a downright insult to offer profit at all. Well might cycle-making were beaten they were the favorites In discovered. It is an electrical arrange­ to the manufactnrer-pair stocking supporters." has over his wheel cannot be realized by League of American Wheelmen, for the the we are endorsed in mild-looking young The obstinate man In cycling Is the fel- | pedestrian. Even the skilled cyclist, men who are suppos­ ,ow who doesn't agree wi!h us. dismounted, shares the common fear of continuing it for '94, ed to be the legislators for the State are Learning is the dictionary, but practice being rim down when a wheelman, moving about as wild-eyed when they get fairly s the grammar of riding rapidly, appears to be coming directly to­ by the fact that nearly a bicycle. wards him. under way as any crowd outside of a A man is scared a hundred times for all the prominent man­ madhouse. Last December this board every time lie is actually hurt in cycling. The new constitution adopted by the met at room 2!), Hotel Normandie, and Press Cycle Club, of Boston, increases the ufacturers in the coun­ Pickwick Bicycle Club, of London, had initiation had a merry session, which was thought ts twenty-flfth annual opening run recent­ fee from $5 to $10, and changes try are adapting it as to cap the climax, ly- the insignia, of the officers from stars to but the grand finalo those now commonly in use by the bicycle new (?) for their this was not reached until yesterday's meet­ Menatti. the high telephone wire artist," cluba, namely, the title of the officer, ing in the same room. In the first meet­ an attraction advertised in foreign pa­ embroided in a wreath. year's model. ing alleged members who were not want­ pers. "Have you ever noticed the pained ex­ ed were not given a chance to vote, al­ The cyclists rejoice as the days grow pression on the faces of the bicycle rid­ We use the World-Renowned Bartlett "Clincher" and "Palmer" though longer, hut the lamps begin to feel very ers? A kind of a deadly earnestness, you Tires. they were admitted to the room much put out. where the business was being tiansact- krow?" "Yes, but that is nothing com­ WORKMANSHIP THE BEST. PRICES REASONABLE. POPULAR WEIGHTS. ed, but yesterday 'The Referee's" "Evolution of a Cyclist" pared to the pained expression on the their presence was un­ is an extremely clever bit of drawing face of the man who gets pretty nearly .^ sEira FOT& bearable to the ones is possession. As and designing. run over by a bicycle." fast as an undesirable member put in Aschabad, in Central Asia. Is raid to A somewhat novel action has been taken an appearance he was told he was not boast a cyjllng club mustering upwards by the cyclists at Harfleur. France. They \fiinted, and if he hesitated he was lost, of 30 mtn.bers. have formed a volunteer cycling messenger 313 & 315 BROADWAY, for there were a couple of able-bodied We dream great things of cycling's to­ service, and have put themselves at the representatives at Ihrge who tossed them morrow; but all it ever becomes Is an­ disposition of the municipal authorities REMINGTON ARMS CO., NEW YORK. out like quoits. Thus was the morning other yesterday. to be called upon in cases of urgency, es­ Bill posting a la circus Is to be pecially at night time. meeting held behind closed doors, and tried by the after there had been more scrapping one maker as a means of advertising his Every lady sLculd sooner or later learn office of the college. The Executive wheels this season. to mount by the pedal. V hen wt-ll done Committee consists of Professor Byerly, than the proprietors of the hotel care to it Is most graceful, and the dress drops Recorder Cram, and Professors De Sumi- hare in an establishment of theirs. An unduly long handle-bar Is weak, chrast and Cunuuiugs, It spreads the rider out too much, and it nu- naturally Into position; when ill-done it Mr. Wilson and The annual spring meeting of the board steadies the steering. simply due to the clumsiness or c;.reless- Mr. Williams. of officers is held a little later than this ress of the rider, and she should practice French cyclists are less averse to riding It is very natural for men to fly in a until she becomes old machines than are ordinarily, but when the executive and passion when something makes them sore expert. their .brethren finance committee refused to authorize about their machines. "Do you consider horse shoes an emblem across the Channel. Even In Paris a con­ of luck?" "Yes, siderable number of well-dressed men are Secretary-Treasurer Nonck to expend Notwithstanding It is famous for its I do; of the worst pos­ the amount necessary sible luck. Why I ran over a horse shoe in the habit of using cycles of an anti­ to hold the elec­ pigs, Ireland rejoices over the fact that full of nails the other night and by doing quated pattern, and it is no uncommon tion ordered by the national assembly road hogs are a rarity. so ruined a brand new pair of pneuinatii tiling to see a man arrayed In respectaHe and recommended that the matter be Called to order The rider who with tires that cost me $15. No more horse black and a silk Iiat sitting bold upright brought before the board of officers. money in his pocket comes to the dealer shoes for luck in mine, please." upon a straight-framed bicycle as if he Chief Consul Bresler called the meeting for his next season's mount. A new uniform has been adopted by were on a horse. for yesterday. Since then President Some of the people whose portraits ap­ the Cleveland Wheel Club for the coming A mathematician figures that a gum- Luscomb and the national executive pear in the wheel papers are not always season. The cloth selected is tan in color. chewing man. like Editor Harrett. with a committee have, stepped in and ordered as bad as they are pictured. with a slight check. Jockey caps will lie Jaw play of half an Inch, or one inch of It Is as difficult to be interested in another wcrn by the members. Black hose wll travel to each chew, 30 chews a minute, an election under the supervision of the rider's national body, to mishaps without being meddlesome, show off trim limbs and a steel gray (iO minutes an hour, 10 hours a day, ;itiJ5 begin next Monday as it is to be kindly without being patroniz­ sweater will complete the costume. days in a. year, will have worked his edi­ {Remarkable Raleigh [Results so the board of officers was robbed ol ing. To a city clubman there are miles ol torial jaw a fraction over 10H miles, and one of the most important matters that Truth told about a poor wheel docs road that are inordinately familiar, turn this does not count the talking done at was to come before it. not shame the devil, but as a novelty It he In any direction from his home. True, the same time, which would bring the total MEMBERS OF THE BOAltD BEGAN attracts his attention and sometimes raises he becomes fond of the well-known stretch, up to an alarming figure. gathering at the hotel yesterday morning him. "every inch" of which he knows. But he Wo do not believe that any wheelwo- and at 10 o'clock representatives at "This Is a soft snap," said the bull dog Is less than human if he sighs not for fresh man's costume can be brought into gen­ AIiEIGfi large, Leon Coqnard, Flavins L. Brooke as he fastened his teeth In the tire after fields to survey, new worlds to conquer. eral and permanent use which is not really Peter E. having bitten at the rider's leg and miss­ "Isn't that a poem in steel and rub­ appropriate and attartcive. Wtmnn part­ Park aml/riis M. .Tones, Ku ed it. ber'/" enthusiastically asked Mrs. Wall- ly accomplishes her mission through being IDEf^S gene Bresler, of the Cadillac Wheelmen The cyclist should eat often rather than bles of her husband as she exhibited Hie beautiful. Beauty is the mark of per­ and Secretary-Treasurer Xoack filed tr heavily, and should carry some light re­ new wheel she had just purchased on I he fection of form and function. If dress the room where the meeting was to bt freshment, such as chocolate, for an emer­ installment plan. "Yes. answered Wall is inartistic, it cannot take a prominent ECREflTB held. H. W. Slobbins, of the Crescen gency. bles, with a sigh, as he looked at the con­ place in the future, even though it is per­ Cycling Club, Grand Rapids, was als< The man who does not give advice in tract. "Sort of an owed to the agent fect from a cycling standpoint. OUJMD in the room, lint was not allowed a vote cycling, and the man who can take advice 1 should say." For about two years a railway has been and H. B. Morgan, of Lan.sing, a repre in it. gracefully, are both bound to be If there is one tiling .nore than another In operation between Jaffa ard Jerusalem, OUGJi sentative at large, came in just hefor< popular. that consoles us for ai. occasional puncturi and now that the cycle has made its way the meeting adjourned. W. C. Spencer The fall of man may be attributed It is that we don't have to tie up the tin into Palestine, that country can really of Saginaw, another representative first to an apple, but since then the bi­ with innumerable pieces of string, an claim to have had more experience in all a cycle has kept up the work with alarm­ then find there is piece- of said tire left kinds of methods of locomotion than any large, was also admitted after being ing vigor. over which goes "on the bulge." Tlia other. A cycling club has just RLiEIGH ejected once. been The business before tli Most manufacturers have very little i/sc used to be a common delight of the oU foimed at Beyrouth. The British Consul meeting was of little consequence. Mr for those editors of wheel papers who tell solid tire days. General has been elected president, and IDBRS, Brooke was made chairman, and Por them disagreeable truths concerning the In miming a newspaper James (lordoi some races were held lant month. Huron was awarded the meet for 1894 machines they make. Bennett, Si1., said the important thins, Australian cyclists evidently do not like AGING, Resolutions were adopted comnicudin. Over 850 cycles of every possible klrd was to "get the news and then make : to be considered behind the limes. In an Messrs. Bresler and Noack and condemn were counted on a recent Sunday outside dom fuss about it." First get the right porl apologetic par. dealing with certain home ing the national assembly for the par (he door of a country inn niich affected of wheel, in the right location, at th' ''-'f'.u'Yv'+not yet observed at the Antl- it has taken in the matter were adopted by English wheelmen. right prices, and "then make a dom fu "Australian Cyclist" says: about it" in the best paper . :.ot found the necessity, so far, I IVAUS While the meeting was in progress K Don't forget to Inflate the air tube slight The trade will follow. of providing feeds for road minders, be­ S. Audersoii, W. C. Spencer, John T ly before replacing the outer cover, oth­ cause demmit we've got to find the erwise the air tube iray get nipped under Any one who -luis doubts regarding the load Holmes and some others went up stain aaitooft for the wheel trade during the menders first." The Australians are not and asked for admission. Mr. Andcrsoi the edge of the cover unlike Americans in their lack of road We next season should have a talk with Kl- re­ is a representative of the Detroit Wheel should strongly advise aur Traders llott Mason. He says business has never be­ pairers. not to use J>Sln. hnndJ.e<'uars, 2! MR. AXDERSOX hose who are wealthy walk because it cheap machine that is thrown together not, a dismount is the only lemaiuing and "several others, and after the s healthy; the poor walk because they may possess this characteristic, but in safe remedy. have to. most cases it does not. Beur lu mind that the height of different adjourned they assembled in "Do you like the Idea of ladies the same room and organized racing?" The annual banquet of the New York saddles varies, and when changing from with Mr. asked a visitor of an editor. "Oh, dear, Metropolitan Association of Cycling Clubs- one to another measure the stretch to Spencer chairman and A. B. Richmond, 10!" replied the knight of the blue pen­ held at the Columbia, in East Fourteenth make sure that It is right. Many riders of Grand Kapids, secretary. A commit­ cil, "1 always hate eveu to see a miss street, Friday evening, was a very enjoy­ think that it Is sufficient to nick the saddle tee was appointed to invite all interested s)print." able affair. Prominent L. A. W. of­ pillar, quite overlooking this variation. to attend an afternoon meeting, and More things enter Into advertising a ficials and racing men were present. Strictly speaking, allowance should even Messrs. Richmond, wheel than are generally considered.. In Speeches were made by President Lus­ bo made for the nature of the saddle- Morgan and Ander- siring, CYCLtE CO. eori were appointed on a committee on 'act, every thing which ccr.nects a maker's comb and Chairman Raymond. for n flexible spring will give more lame and a wheel in people's minds is It has been the safety that has made with the weight than a stiff one, and will resolutions. advertising. thus alter the stretch. The night-riding enjoyable to the bulk of afternoon meeting of those who A lowing herd wound slowly o'er the cyclists. We never diil feel comfortable The R. J. Mccredy & Co., limited, was 2O81-83 Seventh AVe., flHW did not take part in the morning pro­ ca; a scorching rider spun along in glee, In the dark on the big machine. Even yet registered in Dublin on the Kith it St., Zimmerman ceedings was attended by the following; i'he lowing herd stopped lowing on the we come across riders, who. though bold with a capital of £20,000 in shares of 20s. 289 Wabash five., CHICAGO, mil. J. G. Mallory. Kliut Wheelmen; K. S. lea the ricier struck! Then where, oh, and capable cyclists ill daylight, never can each, to acquire the goodwill and copy­ Anderson and A. T. Alien, Detroit where was he? master the perils to a great extent im­ right of the two newspapers known as ON Training, 500. Wheelmen; K. B. Easter, Diamond It is amazing with what glibness we aginary perils of a dark night. "The Irish Cyclist" and "The Cycle." and Wheelmen; H. W. Stebbins. Crescent ndvlse others not to worry about their It is almost impossible to ride when hun­ the goodwill, copyright and stock of that wheels when we have small cause our­ gry, and all cyclists have experienced a publication known as the "Art and Pas­ Cycling Club, of Grand Rapids; W. C. selves to dread the peculiar trials that sudden weakness overcome them when left time of Cycling." and to print, publish Spencer, of Saginnw, reprospntativo-at- fret our neighbors. without food for any lime; it is like sup­ and circulate daily and other newspapers UP TO large; A. B. Richmond. Grand Rapids March certainly came In like a lamb. plying a steam engine with coal the great­ tu Ireland and elsewhere. Bicycle Club; H. B. Morgan, of Lan­ If It went out like a lion, as the old er the labor and the faster the pace It is said that already the bicycling sing. representativo-at-large. Mr. Alien adage says it always does, it must have the more quickly does one get hungry; and dress is so common in Paris as to excite IMPROVEMENTS had the proxy of C. P. Baker, of the been one of the trained circus variety the more need Is there of food. no comment even when the wearer ap­ St. Johns Wheelmen; Mr. Richmond, of with teeth pulled and claws filed. Cycling is making headway even in Tur­ pears without her wheel. It is further W. B. Folger, of the Eureka Cycling Which is it the most correct to say, key, a country r.ot noted for rapidity of stated that n large proportion of those ...... \VE LEAD cycling cures dyspepsia or dyspepsia cures progress, a cycling club having just been who wear this suit neither own nor ride Club, of Grand Rapids, and Mr. Spen­ cycling?" "Either. It formed in Constantinople. It. is a poor cer, of Represcntativc-at-large Jollie Al­ depends upon wheels but wear this suit because they whether you have got a worse dose of rule that Joes not work both ways. For a like it. If~these statements are true, and Weight, ien, of KaUimazoo. dyspepsia than cycling or vice vtrsa." long time turkey, in the festive season, there is probably at least a basis of fact Strength, Style, Ease of Running1, The report of the Committee on Cre­ Kiders should never discontinue cycling has made considerable headway in the in them, we may all take heart, for trat SPECIAL POINTS : Adjustment, and Simplicity in Construction dentials Rave seats to those present, for any length of time, because there is innermost recesses of the cycler. which takes in Paris will extend over all combined in the and the report of the Committee on no better tonic; but if they are compelled A Canadian paper sagely remarks, the world. "Bouncers arpear Resolutions was taken up in sections to for some reason, they should Immediate­ to be one of the re­ There is an art in lanipllghting. Some ly adopt s( me other form of exercise. quisites of an American wheelmen's meet­ and adopted substantially as follows: ing." We do not know exactly what "a men are quite unable to light their lamps "That the action of some members In Arthur Domlny, Superintendent of the In a wind, while for others a single Long Island Department of the Life-Sav­ bouncer" Is, but if It is a childish, foolish holding a meeting and excluding other unbaked sort of legislator we do not know match is sufficient. The wick should first LOVELL DIAHOND members is ing Service, is an enthusiastic wheelman. be carefully snuffed; the side glass should contrary to the best Interests He is nearly seven feet but what our Canadian critic has just of the division. That the exclusion of in height and about size the game up correctly. then be raised, the match struck rapidly members of the board was not Justified. rides a safety with thirty-four-incli wheels. and as It lights popped in, and the side Talk of horses! A bicycle Don't say that you haven't the time to glass closed on it with the other We are the Pioneers in Low Prices That the ejection by force, without al­ is the tiling. attend to your advertising properly. Really, hand; of lowing Messrs. Anderson and Spencer to Why, I've ridden one for two years, and course the operator must retain hold of the It hasn't cost a cent, even for repairs." you haven't time to do anything else. Ad­ end of the match to guide it, and Our Bicycles Never Give Out .... be heard. Is not according to the division vertising is the most important thing he can constitution. That the secretary-treasurer "Whose?" inquiring as to make). "Well, sec what lie is doing by looking through to tell the truth, It Is my brother-iu- about any business. It is the vital spark. the front glass. We Hake All Sizes ...... had no right to decide upon the eligibility law's." What good does It do you to have the of members of the board." The action of very best wheel or the very greatest bar­ In advertising the manufacturer should the meeting was therefore protested be­ Speaking of fancy wheels, the one be­ gain ou earth remember these facts: Merely publishing ing built for Charley Pettlcord, the well If people do not know it? cause Messrs. Park, Brooke and Jones It is poor policy to publish a mislead­ your name, address and business will do JOHN had no right to vote, because they were ap­ known Pltuburg long-distance rider, will some good, but there's a better way. He P. LOVELL ARHS COflPANY likely lay over anything yet seen In this ing ad. The plainer and more truthful pointed to fill vacancies that did not exist; it is the better. Wheelmakcrs are different from the others in vour line. Find because members were not allowed repre­ section. It Is to be gold-plated and will coining some point in construction or pattern in MANUFACTURERS cost $">'£>. to understand this more and more every sentation; because there was no quorum, day. The time has passed when "people which your wheels excel, and harp on that. but three of the six being eligible; be­ There is sometimes a difficulty In oiling Give prices and specialties. Try to make BOSTON, .... HASS. a bottom bracket, like to be humbugged." Barnum is deed, cause the meeting was not reg.iiarly called, the oil not penetrating and even if he was not neither he nor his the advertisements interesting and readable. as several members were not notified. to the balls. To make sure it Is wise to Make them characteristic' of your factory, AGENTS WANTED Inject methods would be welcomed in cycling. CATALOGUE FREE A copy of the resolutions will be for- a little from the outside. The bear- and, above all things, make them true, Ing should be wiped both before and after The latest "perfect" tire Is the inven­ in letter and in spirit. Write for Terms w.irded to the Executive Committee. the operation. tion of a certain Charles Stade. It cou- On Mr. Amlerson's motion a resolution taius a quantity of mercury Inside the air "The Cycle" says "In America, since the All can do something to help on the craze for wooden rims set in, accident In­ prevailed approving the action of Presi­ popularization of the pastime, and induce t-jbe, and this, "owing to the centrifugal "Why, you know, ­ power imparted to the wheel," enables the surance companies have been seriously con­ he always said he the highest team average and rolled the dent Luscoml) and the Executive Com­ others to join the ranks by pursuing it templating increasing their rate to all couldn't breathe ou the back scat of the three highest games. mittee in calling for rationally themselves, and by striving to rider to perform marvels. Mercury, it an election. The mav be observed, is somewhere cyclists who ride upon wheels so fitted, as tandem, and he had a theory that the ail- "Listen to this!" meeting then adjourned. But little is lessen any prejudice which may exist about the they consider the risk of smashes enor­ displaced liy the front rider caused a said a Pittsburg wheel against the heaviest substance In the metallic king­ dealer to a Reporter. "Here is an order said on either side about the row in sport. mously heightened by the use of hickory vacuum." "Yes; what of It?" "Well, the from one of our best customers. the morning, Sterling Elliott's "Good Roads" will dom. instead of the usual material." We are machine ran away down a steep hill last He wants and Mr. Anderson says If when riding a collision is a wheel built for himself, must have it that while he knew he was not make Its bow to an expectant public on Imminent, astonished to see Editor Mccredy, a man night, and when it stopped at the bottom inside of 10 days; says it must be nickel- wel­ April 10. We shall be much disappointed the best way to seek safety Is to throw usually so careful In his statements, allow It was found that Smith was dead, suffo­ come he never would have entered the yourself from the machine, grasping plated, with gold hutis shades of Socrates! if the inimitable hickorylte does not turn at the such nn untruthful and foolish item as this cated by the va?uum, you know." And Wonder if lie expects to get all that for room had he supposed somebody was out a magazine unequaled in the domain mine time the top part of the diamond to see light in his paper. then they all weut out and wept. frame, and, lifting the $12i5. Perhaps he don't know that It will waiting to throw him out. Eugene Bres­ of class literature. machine, run off to If the cover of a pneumatic seems higher require double that amount to pull down ler says that the reason certain persons The value of the wheels to the side. This mode of rapid dismounting Wheelwomen can use toe-clips Quite s-afely, be manu­ ought to be practised even over the valve, the tire can be got into says the "Irish Cyclist," if the clips ate n wheel such as he orders. Yes; we have were excluded was because they have factured in Chicago alone this year will though it does proper shape by unscrewing the milled any amount of special orders. The boys amount to over require some little agility on the part of smoothly finished. They are a great as­ not complied with the rules and are $10,000,000, and the com­ the rider. nut next to the rim as far as the deflating sistance, especially In riding up-tlll; they don't seem to be satisfied unless they not entitled to scats. He says the meet- bined working force to turn out so large collar will let It come, and pushing the also keep the fair rider from missing her get a wheel direct from the factory, built Ing held in the morning was all right, an output is not less than 3500 men, at a A cyclist, writing to "The Cycle." draws valve up Into the rim; this lets the wire pedal when going rapidly a very risky according to their order and in most cases conservative estimate. attention to the fact that decreasing the down at each side of the valve, and the mishap. We do not recommend beginners they have extra jimcracks put on, for ami that Messrs. Jones, BrooUe and number of teeth on the chain wheels makes tire can be when Park were appointed "long before his Properly prosecuted, newspaper advertis­ shaped round before It is fully to use them, however, since the rider who they pay more, but it makes ing will always pay. That here and there the machine harder to drive. This is, we Inflated When replacing a cover it is gen­ has them happy." brother was deposed. He also adds believe, a fact. In the modern safety the always depended on toe-cirps Is gen­ Is a manufacturer who says; "Adver­ erally necessary to do this, as there is erally devoid of ankle-action, and pli.i,ire3 Woman's cycling dress that the appointment in all cases was tising doesn't pay; I've tried it," proves small chain wheel has only seven teeth. seldom room for the wire between the should, If it is For road use nine could give far better a\vkwardly*on the pedals. For the pro­ to be attractive, be entirely free from all regular and that the men were entitled nothing but that his method was faulty valve and the edge of the rlni. ficient cyclist, howjver, who has learred such abominations or his wheel was results, although, no doubt, the weight as bustles, corsets, to their seats. worthless. would be slightly Incitascd. There are In the neighborhood of 5000 to use her ankles, they are a decided ad­ hoops, and the like. These are objected Walter liordon, of Denver, will start bicycle riders In Milwaukee. Of this num­ vantage. to, not only on cycling grounds, but also from that place on Monday to ride to Membership in clubs, nirlng racing men, ber about 2000 are actively interested in on the ground that they are ugly; this GIVE THEM NEWS. Paterson. N. J., going ty way of Kar sas giving prizes at race meets, helping this the sport and about one-half that number The Atlanta Wheelmen are Inclined to to our minds Is the stronger argument. City, St. Louis, cycle show and that all these things and are connected with the local cycling feel jubilant over their success In the M. Chicago. Buffalo and this clubs. A. C. C. bowling Such devices set up another standard than Advertisers, 110 Less Than Editors, city. The distance is 2500 miles, and he more are advertising, but greater and And yet the L. A. W. has but a few more ar.d pool tournaments. that of the perfect form, and are thun expects to cover broader and better and easier than all than 700 members in the entire State and They captured second prize In a former Should Seek to be Newsy. it in 40 days. contest and first prize, a $50 nip. in to be condemned. We believe In those Americans are wont to ciow about the these Is newspaper advertising. You may but 102 in Milwaukee. The North Side Cy­ the I harmless devices by which women Advertising is business news. It tells think of that without thinking of the cling Club is the only L. A. W. club in latter event. The bowling prij.e will con- [ of things which are of great daily League's superiority over England's C. T. sist of a large lamp, which will be help themselves to appear to be im­ C Yet the latter lias a reserve fund of other plans, but no scheme of publicity that citv, but the Mercury Club and the better formed than they are. M'e portance. It is of more account to the Is complete without the newspaper. Bay View Wheelmen will shortly fall in placed over the door of their club house. $15000, while the former has nothing but The club has won either first or object to all those devices, whether other­ wheelman to know who has the wheel Members line. The Associated Cycling Club will be second ! a treasural deficit. There is nothing like of the Harvard University Fac­ made a League organization. prize in the bowling tournaments for live wise harmful or not. which cause the form best suited to his needs and purse, than Investigating when boasts aie made. ulty have formed a bicycle club to be consecutive years. A. S. Quimby cap­ In general to appear to be different from it is to learm that the Gambler team in Miss Frances Wlllard, the noted Ameri­ known as the I'. 5 Club. Twenty-live of "Sad thing about Smith." remarked tured the second individual average prize what it is and should be. The dress should Kalamazoo knocked the dog-paced rec­ can temporal. ce advocate, tells the English the faculty own bicycles. The club Is Jones, as lie entered the club room the and H. O. Hornfect w«c but a small cover hut not change the shape, nor modify ord for the mile into smithereens. The M ride . uamed after Room 5 'in University Hall, other evening. "Why, what's happened?" fraction behind him. Ttefi club has also the esseutial appearance of the form.