COPYRIGHT, 1890, BY THC SPORTING LIFE PUB. CO. INTCREt AT PHILA. P. O. AS SECOND CLASS MATTER.

.VOLUME 16, NO. 20. PHILADELPHIA, PA., FEBRUARY 14, 1891. PRICE, TEN CENTS.

go for $5000, but the members assumed the Mr. Spalding was seen and admitted ebts, which consisted principally of loans that nade lie had asked the players to pay the amount, LATE NEWS by them to the club. and said that he had done so on account of an The following is the syndicate who will understanding he had bad with Mr. Puch- TO POOL THEIR ISSUES lake a liberal bid on tiie club: L. S. Par- ons. olsou, the Players' attorney. The, latter had THE WESTERN ASSOCIATION CIRCUIT Larry Gatto, Morris Sachs, Major Wm. eotne to him and asked him to do what he 'illman, Geo. Reiger, T. J. Pottinger, John could to get the salaries. He consented under CONFERENCE BETWEEN CONTEND­ FOR 1891 UNCHANGED. Celly, Julius Winter, Jr., Geo. McBride, the agreement that the $3600 due him should }eo. Wolf and T. J. Bateman. If they get hold be deducted. lie fays Mr. Piicholson agreed ING LEAGUE ORGANIZERS. fit they will issue new stock and go to work to this. He says also when the players pay t once to build up a fine team for next sea- him the amounts due him he will hand it of the Special Meeting The 011. There ought to be agreat dear of money over to the players of last year's South Side The Projectors u the club next season. Club. of the New Yori, In­ Louisville Squabble Settled-More The Chicago Herald makes this explana­ ternational and United Leagues A MOVE ON. tion: Law in Brooklyn-Cincin­ "Of course, it looks queerly to ask Cotniskey, to Meet Special Meeting of the Texas League O'Neill, King, Ryaa and other disinterested Together. nati's Muddle. Called For Ft. Worth. players to assist in the collection of debts from pcclal to SPORTINO Lire. Baldwin, Williainson, Pettit and Sullivan, but TnOY, N. Y., Feb. 11. Editor Sr SAN ANTONIO, Tcx., Feb. 13. President they must look to their own lawyer for an ex­ LIFE: It is reported here that there will be GENERAL SPORTING INTELLIGENCE Vdriau M. Jones has issued a call for aspecial planation. They forget, perhaps, that without a conference next week of the directors of leeling of the Texas League, to be held at Spalding they would not have received a penny. the New York State League and the parties :ie Eliis House, Ft. Worth, next Monday, As it is; this method of settlement proposes to interested in the formation of the Inter- FROM ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD. fith. In addition, Mr. Jones has issued the give them one-half in cash novr, and the bal- !iational and Eastern or United leagues. The ollowing circular appeal on behalf of base -iuco in such sums and at such times as SpaM- outcome of this conference will probably be tall in Texas: ing's four debtors pay back the amounts a consolidation of the several projects and THE WE3TERNJSSOCIATION. Offies of President of Texas League Base loaned them. Spalding having keen secured, the tiie formation of one or two strong leagues. Ball Clubs, San Antonio, Tex. During the notes will be mado payable to Richolson, who In this city there is no uneasiness about the A Harmonious Meeting — No Change In tuo arly winter months everything looked favor- will distribute the money pro rata as it is paid. mult, for with a money-making club, splen­ Circuit. ble for the Texas The proposition is not to out the claims of the didly situated for any of the proposed cir­ Fractal to FPOBTINO League of Itaso Bail Clubs, LIFE. ut latterly there has been a diminution of in- White Stockings, but to ask them to wait an cuits, Troy can have its choice. CHICAGO, Feb. 13. The schedule meeting erest in some of the cities comprising the indefinite time for one-half of tho money. Had LOCAL CLUB NEWS. of the Western Association was held here eaguo which causes apprehension on the part they been slighted altogether by SpalJing the The local management did some good work yesterday at the Auditorium Hotel. The f those players would hare gladly accepted even during the last few days by signing Brahan, clubs represented interested for the future of base ball in less were: Kansas City, L. C. 'exas. There can be no disguising tho fact than half a loaf." Marr, Phillips, Cote and Hamilton. Brahan, Krauthofl, E. Martin and John Spcas; Omaha, made the best record of the pitchers of the E. 0. Brant and Harry hat the fate of the League depends entirely McCormick; Lincoln, pon the action of tho meeting State League last year in winning games,and D. E. Rowe; Denver, W. L. Van Horn; Mil­ called for Mon- no player did more to win the ch:inipiousliip waukee. II. ay, Feb. 16, at Fort Worth. At present there THE N. Y. AND PA. LEAGUE. E. Gillette and C. It. Cushman; re for Troy. Phillips is too well known to need St. Paul, W. 11. YVatkins; Minneapolis, II. seven cities in Texas available for tbe looa- An Kntliusm§t[c any introduction ion of the League c!ubs, Special Meeting—The to the readers of THE L. Hach and W. I!. Harrington; Sioux City, namely, Galveston. "Dog Game" Thrown Out—Other Busi­ SPORTING LIFE, and if he plays the game he W. Beck and Judge Folev. Most of the clay louston, Dallas, Fort Worth, Waco, Austin and ness Transacted. is capable of Troy will not want any better - was spent in discussing the circuit for 1891. an Antonio. From this number may be ee- Spfcit.1 to SPOTTING Liri:. short stop. Cote is the young catcher whose Denver and Lincoln made a tremendous ected a circuit of eix clubs, which at a reason- great work last year attracted widespread at­ ble salary limit BKADFORD, Pa., Feb. 13. An enthusiastic kick against being forced out in favor of would be able to successfully meeting of the New York and Pennsylvania tention. He started the season with Mc- two cities further East. Later in the after­ nish the season. The supply of base ball tal- League was held at Keesport, and played there until his release ut is so great at GEORGE H. GEER, Olean Tuesday. Ex-Sec­ noon it was announced that the circuit would tho present time that it is The Manager retary Geo. F. Kindernecht's accounts were was bought by the Erie Club, with which he be the same as last season. ossible to place a team of good players in any of the Champion Mansfield Club, of the Tri- acted upon, they being unsatisfactory and finished the season. He caught over eighty The Western Association, list of players ity at lower figures than ever before and carry State League. laid on the table at last meeting, and his games, ranking second in the Tri-State sent to the National Board, as to-day an­ tiern over tho State at much less expense. At bondsman was called on to pay the difference League and first in the N. Y. and Pa. League. nounced, is: o time during the history of base ball has the claimed by the directors due them. In the latter league Cote ranked third ia Omaha — Signed. Baker, Halligiin, Newman, market been so flooded with player?, willing The disputed matter between Olean and batting, with an average of .356. Hamilton "Willis, Shannon, McCauley, Eitcljorg; reserved, nd anxious to sign at low figures. It is ear- Meadville Olean not reporting for three is the excellent first bascman of last year's Etcnzel, Clark, Knell, Walsh, Clcvc:and, Can- estly hoped that all the cities will have repre- THURMAN'S PLAN THEPLA»FRIEND games on the 12th, 13th and 15th of Septem­ Saginaw-Bay City and Erie clubs. He is a avan; terms accented, Sharrott; released, Han- entativea at the meeting on Feb. 10, in order ber was taken up and disposed of to the hard hitter, and has always ranked at or near rahan, Pagan, Morun, Urqahart, Work and aat a strong effort may be made toward per­ satisfaction of both parties, Olean forfeiting the 'op. These men, with the ones in view, O'Cminor. petuating ba;o ball in Texas. OR THE ELEVATION OF THE PRO- REVEALS HIS METHOD OF LOOKING the games of the 13th and 15th. cau keep the pennant in Troy. Kansas City — Manning, Hoover, Stearns, (Signed.) AnniAM M. J.O.XES, President." A FAMOUS CASE DECIDED. Gunson, Hogriver, Burns, Dor.aboe, Smith; President Jones in private speaks inmost FESSIONAL BALL PLAYER. AFTER NO. 1. The "dog game," as it is so well known, AKKON AFFAIRS. Con way, Sirnrtzol, Carpenter, Pears, Holland; opeful tones of the outlook. He considers played Aug. 2, between Bradford and Olean released, Nicol. hat the prospects for a successful season were at Olean, was protested by Bradford. The The Club Moving Cautiously—No Player* Milioaitkee — Pettit, Palrymple, Poorman, lever brighter, and that base ball in Texas How He Proposes to Make Ball Clubs j A Development loi towing siatcuiBui i>«»ri,,a nn the case was Signed Yet—Some Local Gossip. Weloh, Schocli, Alberts, Griffith, Clauscn, Davis, uring the ensuing year will be stronger aud of the Famous Spald- submitted: T AKRON, 0., Feb. 11. Editor Sronrisa "BRADFORD, LIFE: in* ji,«,«»,..= <,< Eastern Park. The plan agreed upon by the Board of Con against the game O'Brien, Wcrrick, Messitt, George Tebeau; re­ rol for the better A. G. Spalding, speaking the other day of played between the Bradford President Miles has a stack of letters that 'pecial to SPOKTIKO Lire. management of ball players the quarrel between himself Club and Olean Club, at Olean, on the above leased, Flood. jn and off'the field is about completed and] and President would fill a market basket from players that Lincoln — Reserved, Roach, Cline, Brirnblecorn, BROOKLYN, N. Y., Feb. 13. George W. Eobisou, of Cleveland, said: "So Eobison is date, for the following reasoos: First, one of are anxious to come here. It is claimed that Iliauncey. who was largely interested vill be submitted to the full Board at the sore, is he?- About «igncd, Bushman, Traffley; released, Phelan; in the Jhicago meeting Friday. President Thur- what. I wonder? He came tho umpire*, Geo. M. Mayor, who was judging the directors can secure a better team for $550 Hoover, Hemp. flayers' League club, but who is also presi­ here and wanted some of my star players, tiie base decisions, made a ruling on a p!uy of a u month than we had last season. That is a dent of the company from which that club nan has arranged a blank which the man­ and because I refused to give Sinnx City — Scihel, Crossley, Black, Schell- ager of each team must fill out and send to them up gets fair-hit ball that was picked up by a dog, con­ question that will be decided Inter on. It is hasse, Dovlin, .sed its grounds at Eastern Park, applied sore. I would like to get tiie reputation of trary to Rule 35, Sec.'3, which bears on the regretted by all the cranks that they did not Widner, Bell, Brosnan, Kappel, u Justice Walsh yesterday for a warrant Secretary Young once every thirty days, and being a good fellow by Genin?, Strauss, Glenn; released, Manager on t is a most complete affair. giving all these gen­ case and explanations relating thereon, when hold on to Motz, Merger and Hazen. It will which to dispossess the club for non-payment tlemen the men they want, but I must look he had no jurisdiction in tbe matter, and tbe be hard work to get three as good men to fill Powell. if rent. The lease has a year to run, and the POINTS TO BE NOTED. out for Chicago first. This town must have a IHaueapolIi — Reserved, Dugdale, Duke, Kil- Under the various headings the following player should have been returned to the last the positions they did. Ed Andrews has been innual rental is if"500, payable in advance, winning team, and I don't propose to rob my­ base touched spoken of as manager. He would, without len, Ryan, Henglc, Day, Miller, Minn«hon, Car- and ibaracteristics of ball players are to be by him when the dog ran away that sum was due on Dec. 1, 1S90, for the self to please Ilobison or anybody else. When. with the ball and the ball was taken out of the doubt, make a good one; but what benefit roll, Toubey, Mitchell, McQnade; signed, Shu- ensuing year. It was not paid, aud the reated: His name, residence, weight, height my team is completed the clubs are welcome ind age, his health, whether good dog's mouth and given to the fielder fielding the would the directors derive by paying a man gart, 7!artfOD. present action was due to that failure. or bad or j to the other players, but not before." about two hundred a month to »?r. Paul— Signed, MeMation, Brown, Frost, Mr. ndifierent. His batting, the same as a buse-ej ball. The batter run home and the umpire manage a Chauncey refused to explain the ob- A D1S6KCNTI.ED OFFICIAL cluli, with a limit of $350. It is to be hoped "Kid" Baldwin, Kurd, Ualtoii, Pete O'Brien, ect of his action yesterday, but a gentleman tinner; is he excellent, good, fair or jw, as judging base decisions ruled the run scored, and unner fast or slow? Is he nctive? It appears that Spnldingtjoaiy offered Kolv we therefore enter our protest, «s H la In viola­ that tlwy will secure at once a competent Abbey, Osborne, Ely, Hart, Meakiu, Mains, who is connected with the bnse ball deal said Is he a manager, and let him sign the players with­ McLaughlin, Murphy, John O'Urien. that it was designed to embarrass the new ecord player, earnest or indifferent? What ison, Ntigle and Darling when the hitter asked tion of the rules on base ball, and Mr. E. P. for either liyan, Whitcorab, out being dictated to as long as he keeps The morning session was taken up elub formed by the consolidation of the Na­ 3 his disposition, temperate or intemperate, Dully, Van Haltron or Wil- who was umpiring behind the bat, within the in dis­ >rofane or obscene? Deportment on and off mot. "WhonRohison wired me that we could said tbaf, the runner was entitled, to .limit. cussing the dispute between Sioux City and tional League and the Players' League. The second base Homer Berger, our crack centre fielder of new organization proposes to play at Eastern he field? Conduct to umpire and manager? have Darling," said Secretary Hawlcy, "I only, and we know that this decision is corroct Minneapolis over the question of receipts last s he satisfied felt like sending back last season's club, has signed a contract to Memorial Day, and Minneapolis was ordered Park, but if Mr. Cliauucey succeeds in hav­ or dissatisfied with his engage- a telegram asking if and he was the umpire to make this decision, play with iient? Can he read anil writo? What's his Spalding wouldn't kindly release his assistant and Tacoma, of the Northwestern to pay Sionx City $40(1. The latter city put ing the present lease canceled he will be in a not the umpire who was iu the capacity of League. Tacoma can he congratulated in se­ up a guarantee with the Association position to demand a much higher rental for education and grade of intelligence is he ground-keeper and one of his score card boys deciding on base decisions, and that I, Jack Fo­ sufficient ;tupid or bright, brains or no brains? to us. We wouldn't buy a uniform for Dar­ curing the services of this promising young to carry the club through the season. The liis grounds. That is believed to be his mo- Does garty, captain of the Bradford Club, notified the player. He is undoubtedly one of the live. The matter is to conie up before Justice 'le play before April 1? ling, even if that was all-he asked for a sum­ captain and manager, also the umpires, night session wus devoted to making up a mer's work. He that we finest fielders in the country, and, besides, u schedule. No schedule had been Walsh on Monday. MANAGERS TO BE MADE OBEY. wouldn't be worth it to us. would play the game out under protest. adopted Mr. Thurman, in speaking of this clause, Anson and Spalding don't intend to pitch Van perfect gentleman in every respect. His bat­ when the meeting adjourned at a late hour. );i the other hand, it is said by one in posi- J. J. FoOAitTY, Captain. ting average in the Tri-State League last sum­ nun to speak authoritatively that the action said that every detail would be most thor­ llaltren, either. If they wished to use him in The meeting reassembled this morning ai)d the box why W. R. ARMKII, Manager." mer was .1)08. is now in .session. is purely formal and no defense will be made oughly enforced. He said it was the inten­ didn't they do so long ago? After a short debate the game It is tion of tbe National Board of Control to ele­ That's all a bluff. They want to hold him was thrown rumored that the Akron management by the club. The step is taken by the land­ own out and will not count iu the champion­ is after Tebo, who played second base for us lord company so as to be in a position to lease vate the game, and one of the first requisites until the opening of the season is near at hand was and then sell his release ship record. the fore part of last season, and Geo. Cleve, to the new Brooklyn Club. that the players conduct themselves like tor a good big figure. a promising THE CINCINNATI_MHDDLE. gentlemen. When asked what would be the Anson says he intends to keep Foster in cen­ OTHER BUSINESS. young pitcher and general player. « The President of the League was empow O. B. France the crack left-handed twirler, Johnson Stands Pat— He "KenerveB" the result if a manager had a player who was in­ tre field next season. That leaves him Wil- strumental mot, Carroll, Dully ered to employ a staff of umpires, and the will undoubtedly sign with Sacramento, of Citi"iim:tti Players— Stern's Latest in winning more games than any and Ryan for the two the California CONDENSED DESPATCHES. other in the team and whose playing was other positions. Now, if he wants to keep two salary was fixed at $150 per month. Experi­ League, although he is under fijlPCif! '" ^ IH'i'TINO I'lFE. enced umpires, desiring a position, can ad­ contract widi Seattle. CLEVELAND, Special to SponTiKO Lir«. above reproach, but whose conduct was not of those players on the bench all summer, Feb. 13.- Al Johnson hasleft nearly why 1 suppose we'll dress James A. Lindsey, President, Brad­ Chas. Hazen, who ranked fourth as third for New York, to be gone ten days, on street Catcher Shriver has signed with Milwau­ what it should be, and the manager have to let him do it, but baseman, is still tried to protect this player by saying nothing to the average spectator such a course, it ford, Pa. John T. Beattie can have a posi­ disengaged, although having railroad business. Before going he served kee. tion by applying for the same. several offers. He is a good muu fur any notice on President N. E. Swartwood has been released against his conduct, Mr. Thurninn said the seems to me, would look a little hoggish." Young, of the Na­ from Toledo's manager who sends in a false report is liable A new constitution, was adopted governing minor league. tional League, that the Cincinnati Club had reservation. PLAYERS OBJECT TO BEING PINCHED. the League. Frank Motz, who is undoubtedly on? of tha reserved fourteen men for 1891; that to punishment the same as a player, an best first ten were The Omaha Club has accepted the services umpire or scorer, as they are all under the President A. G. Spaldins's anxiety to save The next meeting will be held at Bradford, hasemen that ever played ball, hr.s a under contract and the other four not up to of George 0. Sharrott, direction the salaries of the Chicago Players' League to finish up all business before the commence­ contract in his possession awaiting his signa­ the League standard. He requested of the Board. All managers will ture that the The Sacramento Club has released first be required to deposit $500 with the Board,or Club players is partly explained by a suit ment of the season. from tiie Portland, Ore., Club. If they League assign enough men out of the surplus bascman Ed Stapleton. which Capt. Comiskey proposes to enter The salary limit was fixed at $SOO, and are fortunate enough to secure him they will pool to (strengthen [jive a bond in that amount before April 1, as his team. Johnson seems First bascman Cartwright has signed with i guarantee that they will faithfully make auainst the "uncrowned king of base ball." Messrs. Strilller, Simpsen and Alien were ap­ get a man that will play the initial bag away to have been deserted by all his Players' There was, as usual, method in Mr. Spald- pointed a committee to prepare a clause in out of sight, and at the same time show them League the San Francisco Club. their monthly reports, and should any of partners. It was left to Johnson to them make false reports ing's madness. It now turns out that A. U. the constitution to prevent any of the clubs what hard hitting is. His average last season pay the charges after the season of the The Oakland, Cal., Club.has signed Me they would forfeit Spalding has was .330. club Qundc, Wilcox the bond. not paid the salaries of the Chi­ from violating the same, for action at the ______BucKliVE. and grounds, and about $1800 more is pay­ and Cantillon. cago Brotherhood players, as he agreed with next League meeting. able March 1. Johnson will meet these pay­ Guy Hecker has been offered the manage­ Addison to do the first of the mouth. Wil- QIIINCY NEWS. ments also. Before going he declared that he ment of the Fort Wayne, Ind., Club. CLEAN MOVING. liamson, Baldwin, Bob Pettit and Martin BUFFALO BUDGET. Local Support For the Proposed Club As­ would never consent to accept four-tenths ol Prince's Boston Club has slipped up on one A Committee Appointed to Raise the Sullivan, who went round the world with a Cincinnati more player. sured—General Mention. Club, the stock of which sold in Pitcher Bakely has signed with Money to Start a Club. Spalding, were compelled to draw upon the A Hitch in the Negotiations For times of inflation for $-10,000, and was now to Washington. Chicago president for £3600 aggregate which Grounds QUINCY, 111., Feb. 10. Editor SpOKTrsa OLEAN, Feb. 10. Will Olean have a base —Available Material For a Team, Etc. LIKE: Since the meeting of the League at be watered to $100,000. Pitcher Norman L. Baker has signed with ball club the coming season? is the question they failed to return. This money is secured by notes which are more or BUFFALO, N.Y., Feb. 10. Editor SPORT- Burlington some of the old-time enthusiasm STERN riiOHABIA" OUT OF IT. Omaha. This club has released outfielder which is now receiving the especial attention less uncollectible. ING LIFE: Nothing of importance CINCINNATI, Feb. 13. Clark D. Frost, Works from reservation. Despairing of ever regaining that which is has oc­ has entered the spirit of most of the fans. A of of the lovers of tbe national game. Most curred here 'this week. Since the second meeting was held, and a temporary organi­ the Grand Hotel, and Jack Mason, city pas­ At Mayville, N. Y., Thursday, Elton Cham­ everybody, we imagine, is willing to due him, Spalding wants to take it out of the see $(iUOO allotted -to the Brotherhood meeting of the organizers there has been a zation was effected, with Mr. Louis Ost in tha senger agent of the Cincinnati, Hamilton and berlain pleaded guilty to the charge of aiding Olean represented in the New York and players, it quiet movement toward securing purchasers Davton tiuilroad, are the other incorporators and abetting is said, each to suffer a pro rata reduction. chair. A soliciting committee was appointed a prize fight. He was fined $5'J. Pennsylvania League with a strong team, for the stock of the proposed company, but and have met with considerable success, both of the Cincinnati Base Bull Club. A. S. Stern Pitcher Haddock has signed with but it is a somewhat expensive luxury, and This involves Comiskey, King, O'Neil and no further the Bos­ other players not at all connected with the arrangements have been made to­ with the people and street car company. Mr. lias left town on a mysterious mission, but de- ton Association Club, at a salary of $3000. the question is one purely of finance. It is ward the speedy formation of the club. Warfield, nies~that it is on base ball. He will leave for world's trip. The men strongly object to such president of the ear company, baa He refuses to go to either Pittsburg or Cleve­ fairly estimated that it will take from $2000 Nothing has been heard from the ground promised to have a switch laid direct to the St. Louis next week to be away two months to $2uOO, besides what may reasonably be ex­ a settlement. land. Chicago people fail to trouble. The matter remains as it did last ground, beside giving liberally personally and that certainly shows that he intends to George pected from gate receipts, to run a good team understand why week. The present holders of the park take no active part Keefe, who played with the Buffalo these Brotherhood players should take the de and as president, and also told the committee in a possible local base Players' League team last year, has accepted through the season. mand a heavier price than the new capitalist! that if at any time they ball war. ______In pursuance to notes of Williainson, Baldwin, Pettit and Sul- needed a thousand terms and will play in Washington the com­ a call published in the livary'ontracted propose to pay. The question is paramount, dollars to come to him. No doubt "they will Oleau Times, twenty-five or thirty men in­ before the Players' League was and until ing season. organized, and- when only Williamson aud it is settled there can be no organ­ come. President N. E. Young terested in base ball met in the basement of ization, as it is desired to know to what ex­ Already there is considerable talk as to A COLLEGE LEAGUE. has announced his the Exchange National Bank, Saturday eve­ Baldwin were members of the Chicago Play­ umpire staff' for 18'Jl. The appointees art ers' Club last season. Spalding claims the pense the club would be put to secure a suit­ who shall be manager of the team for the Minnesota Seats of Learning Combine on Powers, Lynch, McQuade ning, and discussed the feasibility of main­ able ground. coming seasan. The Herald has adopted a and Hurst. The taining a team. C. 8. Stowell was chosen players agreed fo pay this amountif he would ISase Hull. only men appointed so far for the Association get their salaries from the Players' League If once there is the certainty that there method of the people voting, they being SjicriaMo Pi'OHTino Lin. chairman of the meeting, and Sam H. Coon will be a team here this summer, which is by anxious to find the public opinion. Murray, are Snyder aud Jones. secretary. It was generally agreed Club. The players, however, claim to know NORTHFIEI.D, Minn., Feb. 13. A conven­ and un­ of no such arrangement. no means absolutely certain, we could have manager of least season's team, is in the lead, tion to organize a college derstood that at least $2000 should be pledged players of great ability. Many have already with Jim Burns, a Quincy boy who has baseball league was COLLEGE LEAGUE MEETINO. for the maintenance of the John Comiskey, the father of the captain held here yesterday. Carieton College, Pills- team before any of the defunct White signified their wish to play for Buffalo in played with the Kansas City team for several definite steps should be taken towards organi­ Stockings, on Feb. ti, 1891. Messrs. bury Academy and St. Olaf College were rep The ordered the captain's attorney to enter suit White and Rowe state that years, a close second. Burns says he posi­ Annual Convention of the American zation or the employment of players. This is they have been assured of their releases resented by delegates. The name of the or- Colle;;e Association. against A. G. Spalding for the amount of from tively will not play with Kansas City next the first tiling to be done, and if $2000 cannot Pittsburg, when they would like again to year, if he can possibly play in Quiney. He ganization is the Southern Minnesota Base The annual convention of the American be raised we may as well drop the business salary due him for last season's work, about Ball League. Danai Coolidge, of Pillsbury $1200. It is said that Boyle,King and O'Neil become Bisons. As told before, McQuery is a good fielder, batter and base-runner, and Base Ball Association, in which Dartmouth gt once. wants to play under his old-time confrere, would Academv, was elected president; S. O. John Amherst will also sue Spalding for their share of the doubtless be a great acquisition to the son, and Williams colleges are repre­ A committee, consisting of Messrs. I. F. W right, and Wise is anxious to remain here, team. of St. Ohif College, secretary, and E. A sented, was held at the Quiiicy House, Boston. Pratt, J.M.Johnson, W. W. Ball money. Baker, of Carleton, treasurer. Games wil' and Ed- where he is interested. There is an infield. Kid Baldwin wintered here and is the pic­ Feb. 6. The delegates were as follows: Capt ward Troy, was appointed to solicit funds, COMISKEY'S FATHER TALKS. Bottcnns, the left-handed outlielder, ol ture of health. He has signed with the St. be played according to schedule, to be an Neil Sullivan and Manager J. P. Woodrntt and it will depend entirely upon nounced later. the encour­ In commenting upon the proposed suit Toledo and Toronto, also would like to be a Paul Club for the coming season. of Amherst; Manager C. 15. Dubois. Scorer agement they receive whether or not Olean against Spalding, papa Comiskey, who, by Buffalo. George Mycrs has. too, expressed Bushman, a local, who covered third bag J. J. Kollins and Capt. John Abbott, of Dart will be represented in the base ball league. the way, is a big politician in Chicago, said: the equal laudable desire. There are players for Quincy last year, has signed with Lincoln. mouth; Manager C. O. Russell and Acting About.*300 was promptly pledged at the "When Mr. Addison soM the olub to Mr. enough and to spare. It's only a question of Last year was Bushman's first year at pro­ THE LOUISVILLE WAR Captain W. B. Hotchkiss, of Williams. meeting Saturday evening, which is an en­ dollars, cents and mills. fessional ball, and The championship couraging Spalding the latter claimed that the players had he covered himself with To be Settled by a Public Sale of the was awarded to AVil- starte'. From the expressions If a compromise could be made between glory, doing as well all around as any man Hal liams, and the ofiicers for the eusuing neard about town and {lie apparent a legal claim for their salaries, and as ho did not Club. year public want any lawsuits the holder ot the lease of Olympic Park and on the team. were then chosen as follows: President, J desire for a base ball team here, there ought on his hands he would not the would-be Special to Fron-riNG I.irs. ^'.rohese unless the salaries were paid. Mr. Ad- sub-renters, if & club could be Charley Lutenbere, of last year's defunct B. Woodruff, of Amherst; vice presidents, C to be no difficulty in getting pledges for the got in shape immediately, if such players as London, Ont., Club, will wear a Quincy uni­ Louis vi u.E, Feb. 13. The Louisville G. Dubois and J. J. Robbing, of Dartmouth^ amount required. utaon objeotcJ, and the sale nearly fell through are waiting Club is to be sold at public auction in a fc on that account. everywhere could be signed, ij form next year and will probably cover first secretary and treasurer, C. G. Russell, of The meeting was adjourned until next- At last Mr. Adilison gave in, the Buffalo Club were a member of the strong base. days, and the affairs of the club, which hay Williams. Thomas H. Bond was choseu Monday night at the same place, and at that andirhen Mr. Spalding paid for the club he de­ been in a very tangled shape for league pointed out in the columns of THE I see by the Chicago 7Vt7ranFred Dunlap has played and will probably seen nothing in any of tiie papers in is known, or organize President, H. E. Eldred; secretary, E. J. ableto collect and insists that the players oi regard to the formation of an "Iowa League." a syndicate himself fo last.jear's Chicago continue to play good ball for years to come, the purchase of the club. Whatever rivalr. Johnson on Thurman. Carrol; treasurer, E. N. Johnson; directors, Club must make it good. It but when his fame as THOMAS BUHKOWS. is an outrage that my boy ahoul J be called on a player has been for­ there may be in the effort to get control of th Said A. L. Johnson to a Cleveland Leader Charles Marston, AV. D. Whorton, and H. L. gotten he will be remembered as the artist "Elevating" the Game. club will be entirely friendly and both side man the other day: "Mr. Thurman neve Finnegan. Themeetiiigwasalargeoneaud all to pay the debts of Williainson, Baldwin, Pettit who blazed the road to an( Sullivan, and I will carry high salaries, and who At a Lowell, Mass.; mill last week there will do everything they cau to get a jrooi made and never makes a move withou that was done was done well, and the com­ the matter to the never got the short end of a deal, even when was a break-down in the machinery, and price for the club. Spalding's advice and consent. They ar pany starts on a substantial basis. Joe co»ts. Mr. Spalding declared again and again dickering with men skilled thit, the players' in financiering. while waiting for it to be repaired a number There is no doubt that it will be a payinL thicker than two peas iu a pod, and what on Wright, of this city, has been signed to play claim on the South Side Club When he made a contract he always had a of the employees proceeded to the roof, investment next year, and that proper! does the other backs up. You may be sur centre field and captain the team. He will, waijood, and we will make him pay or know lawyer draw it up in proper air-tight shape, 800x200 feet and seven stories above the .' managed it ought to be worth at least $30,000 that Spalding knows of and approves of anj without much doubt, be the crack fielder of why. The amount he asks for is more than and we n«ver heard of one of them being set ground, and played a scrub game of boll. It / If was sold to the syndicate several month Boheme that Thurman may propose." the League. half th« amount due the playera," aside as "vague and indefinite." was the first elevated game on record. THE SPORTHSTQ LIFE. t'eb. 14. I s also in fighting humor, as Usual. A prom' spises a poltroon and blunderer. As the abolition amounts to little. It could not well places on the teams should be filled by lent Association man said yesterday: Association, no matter how well situated, has >e dispensed with-anyhow, so long as the MINNEAPOLISMENTION. strictly amateur players. The Union, how- THE SPORTING LIFE. "There is likely to be a row between the not been, is not now, aud probably never will Reserve Kule remains in its present form and Discussing tho Western Circuit More "ver, insists that the batteries as well as tha PUBLISHED WEEKLY AT National League and the American Association be, a winnerin any contest Changes Made in th« Minneapolis Team n and outnVtders shall be made up of purely o-niorroir over the rape of the Athletic of brains, nerve or >ractice. Ko. 84 Soii'h Third Street, Philada. orce with the National League, the latter A Valid Claim on Karle Probable Make­ amateur pjayers, and if all the clubs will riayers. It is certain thut all the Association THE New York up of Hach's work in unison in this effect the desired ob- I1V THE will undoubtedly remain on top for an in­ Club would make a serious Team, Ktc. cluba are sore at the signing of Stovey by Bos­ mistake to play its old League players MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., Feb. 10. Editor :ect will be attained. The Union desires the on and Bierbauer by Pittsburg, and they also definite period and, of course, command from as disruption of the New Sporting Life Publishing Company. 'avoritcs against its late Brotherhood players. SPOUTING LIFE: Next Friday's meeting of York Amateur League, 'ear th*t Brooklyn is after pitcher Wcyhing. he public the homage and support its pre­ he Western Association to be held in Chi­ which last year consisted of the two Staten iven 'White Wings' Thurman is said to be in eminent position entities it to. [f salaries must be scaled it should be done Island clubs, the Crescent Athletic Club, of TMOS. cago willibe the most important in the history S. BANOO...... President. gliting niootl. Unless, therefore, the National mpartially, equally and in all cases. On of base ball in the Northwest, for it will de- Brooklyn, and the Englewood Field Club. ]''. f. KICHTI'K...... Vice President. 3oard sends the men back to the Athletics, THE New York Sun, which has displayed this point the New York World sensibly re­ The Staten Island Athletic Club won th« J. CLIFF :ide the make-up and future plans of the L>ANI>0...... Treasurer. hero is likely to be a revolt and a break in the a good deal of anxiety about second baseman marks: "No Players' League admirer wants Western Association. It will also decide the championship of this League, while the New National Agreement group. All the Eastern Sierbauer's case, says: to see Glasscock 'ate of Sioux City, Lincoln and Denver, Jersey Athletic Club won the Eastern cham.4 get $5000 and Eoger Connor and t>iousliip of the Amateur All dhcrruea, Drafts, Money Orders and Association clubs are pledged to stand and tight "Bierbaner has written to Ward that he only $3000. And don't run away with the he "knowing" ones seem to think that Lin­ Athletic Union,! J'cmittriHces muni l>f made payable ogether, and by this time Von der Ahe and the coln and Sioux City will be Owing to the differences existing betweenL las not signed a contract with Pittsburg, and idea that such a disparity will cut no figure ousted without the two 1n tiit order of juaisville and Columbus people are in line. A his seems to be verified by the fact-unit his any trouble, but are in doubt about Denver. organizations the two teams could "* >ro]iogilion has been made to Al Johnson to put with the public. It is very unfortunate for Denver's franchise is much not play together, and the amateur base ball contract has not been officially approved. He more valuable championship is a THE SPORTHG LIFE PUBLISHING CO. lis Cincinnati plant in the Association. He has >ays he will either play in Brooklyn or Pitts- ;he club that the question has been brought :han either Lincoln or Sioux City's, and as matter of dispute. POST OFl'ICK liOX, i)48. Icelincd it, on Lawyer nto public print." Denver is, no At present an effort is being made to wips Russell's advice to stand )urs, but never in Philadelphia." A man doubt, a good ball town it is out all on his present chance in Cincinnati. A final dentined with the Brooklyn Club said yes- very unfortunate in being situated so far out these differences, and if it meets its FRANCIS C. KICHTEH, F.ditor-in-Chief. THE Brooklyn Eagle seems to stand in need of the way- deserved success the amateur championship Tor, which he is considering, is the presentation :erday: 'I don't think Bierbauer has signed next an agreement from tho seven with Pittsburg, of a base ball editor who is not some years As Denver has signed all or nearly all of season will amount to something. By JAS. C. DAYTON ...... IJusincss Manager. Association but I do think that he has combining clubs to break away and fight." signed some sort of a paper agreeing to sign a jehind or ahead of the times. The value of its players for '91, and expended consider­ the two local organizations, tha able money in getting together a good team, strongest amateur league ever organized TERMS: The League people, as usual, keep their contract here.'" a column review of the base ball situation in would result, and the K-'imes would attract 8«*acrij.tion. mouths closed tightly, but don'tseem worried Bierbauer did not sign a regular base ball they will be loath to part with their fran- per aiitium ((osiu^e j«iid)...... lffi4.OO last Sunday's Eagle may be judged by the jhise and will make considerable public as well as great elu!> in­ Si.r inr.ii.il>...... " " ...... 3.'!5 or excited oven a little bit. The representa- contract with the Pittsburg Club but he did sign concluding statement a hot fight to retain it. terest. There T»:l'"m. n:hii...... that "Mr. Byrne is jut if they should have to give it up it will are already four clubs entered " " ...... 1.S3 ivcs of the Boston and Pittsburg clubs, how­ a binding agreement in the Washington branch ot the League, Sin;'! >o|) <>...... " " ...... 1OC. ever seem very confident of holding Stovey" to sign with no other chairman of the Board of Control!" ;ake a handsome little "wad" to procure the IXVAKIAHLY IN ADVANCTC. lub but Pittsburg should he be free from any prize. Now, what cities are to step into four in Detroit and four iu Buffalo. Boiton, and Bierbauer. It is said, however, that the "IT is confidently the Chicago and St. Louis will r AND FINAL.)' Boston franchises as to the two rival grounds in Harlem last year." admittance make in regard to whether every­ champions of the East aud West. It is now Arthur Irwiu said to-day that Boston worth $250,000 each, New York Tribune. proposed to have the New York cud O Cents Per Line Agate Measurement. would tight hard for Mack and that Bier- while Philadelphia he rates thing is in readiness for a franchise. of th« at $100,000; what The combined attendance League composed of eight clubs. The Jfan> : \Ki;TISiCKS ehmiM Itrwurd tlioir furor* f > fts to jauer must go to the Athletics. Pittsburg un- Chicago is worth he sayeth not. This may in New York Toledo and Indianapolis are reported as H !i i.^ bv '-rid:>y morn u^.m llii- psper goes lopresa last season was nothing being well prepared to step iu, but Detroit, luittan, New York, New Jersey and Berkeley loubtly could hold Hoy. Claims will also be useful information should the Cincinnati to brag of, and if it Athletic clubs have already "1.VKKV FRIDAY AT 9 P. M. )e entered against the unreserved Washington should not be greater according to the papers of that city, are a entered teams, natterget into court, as seems most this season the one and and Chairman Sullivan is anxious to get tha players. probable, only New York Club would have a dismal little backward about risking their fortunes KT:\V YORK CITY BUSINESS OFFICE, should a peaceable settlement not be made with the Western Association, but Mr. Buck- Crescent Athletic Club, the Staten Island A"H entirely new matter to be submitted to financial time of it. Athletic Club and the Staten Island 11 and 13 Tril>uiie Huildiiis. :he Board will be a proposed interchange of with A. L. Johnson. cnbcruer, who is representing Detroit, says Cricket V.'lit-ie < ohifilrte filfs caa be fouti:', extfn copifg ol>- that everything is all right and Club to enter teams. Such a league would umpires by the three leagues. It has the COMMENCING with next year the Cleve­ that the Mich­ combine all the best amateur taii;!-Gus Schmelz, that the Association clubs would profit by the CHARLEY JONES has been recommended to and Sioux City will be thrown out if it is in A Fnnny Story About the Noted Ex-Centre named below, which will be forwarded upon Columbus, ami Irwin, Boston. Vou der Ahe, exchange of regular championship games N. E. Young as an umpire for the Association the power of the remaining five clubs to do Fielder. receipt of address and a when seeiij said that in his reserve list sent with the great League teams to so, and it certainly ought to be. With the "Did you ever hear of that accident insur« stamp. a greater de­ by President Tliurman. It may seem odd circuit made up ance policy that Bob Ulnck, Mur. F.Tt Worth in he had included the name of Denny Ly­ of Minneapolis, St. Paul, Corkhill bought «s he was Ciub, gree than would the League clubs, because that the president of one organization should Milwaukee, Omaha, Detroit, Toledo, Kansas stnrtingori a tripover the B. & O.?"said John, Y. ferine, Soiris O'Sfiill, ons, whom he has under contract. He will the League teams would Cotjioy, \Vm. Slmroig, hold him at all hazards. J. Karle Wagner certainly draw well humbly ask the president of another and ri­ City and Indianapolis, it will be equal in P.cilly toHollidaytheotherday. The"Bug's" C«llii.a, Fivt] tttora. went at once to work to secure Jack Pickett's in Association cities, whereas it is a question val league to favorably consider an endorse­ strength to either the League or American eyes aud mouth opened simultaneously, and f rt! ritinjap, G.'O. Sri III, whether the Association teams would prove au ment for a position Association, and the only privilege which the with a snicker, he replied in the negative.' InflpMi'r Eu'jnn release from Kansas Cty. President Speas, on his own umpire staff; O. I!. Viele, of the latter club, waxed quite warm when attraction in League cities equal to the leading but it must be remembered that the Associa­ two latter have that the Western has not, is "Well now," said John, opening up, "I H. K. GociUII, T. ValeMy, the right to compete for the world's cham­ don t like to tell yarns on 'Pop O. G'lmlliart, Pitcher Wntkios. the matter was mentioned to him. and said rival League teams. tion actually gave ' for he's as away its right to appoint pionship, and that honor will probably be sensitive and cranky as a well-seasoned old Tim llnr't, Jaks Virtue, that he would hold Pickett, if he had to play and control its own umpires duriug CPU. Hmiil..ck, W. II. Voltz. him on the bench all season. the re­ allowed them in '92, and then the world's maid. But I don't know that there is any Unless he THEKE is nothing to be said against Mr. cent changes his mind materially Philadelphia Spaldiue peace conference. championship fight will be a three-cornered immediate danger, for he's a good many miles as chairman of the Board of Control affair. Other work which is to be done at away, and, what's more, lie's got a disjointed will not secure the man. Pickett was around except that, owing to his club aud THE the hotel this afternoon, and will probably business CincinDA-s Enquirer records the pleas­ the meeting is the preparing of a schedule right shoulder, so if we should meet, I guess I sign with the Cowboys. affiliations, there will always be a dozen to ing fact that "every branch of out and indoor and changing the constitution. wouldn't get any the worst of the transaction. Krauthoff was spoken to about matters to criticize every action or decision to oue that sport, save base ball, was represented at the MORE CHANGES IN THE MILLERS. It is always customary with nie wheu I am THE HEW REGIME. come up before the National Board, but he will commend. This one objection to Mr. great Fitzsimmous-Dempsey fight at New Or­ Last week Howard Earle, of Anson's team, going to make a trip to secure an accident refused to talk. Sam Trott denied the story Spalding, is as weighty, though, as twenty leans the other week; not a single member of was signed to play first base, in place of Kyn, policy, so when I reached the Grand Central sent out from Cleveland that hi the event of who is not to be released, but played in left Depot I threw down my grip and bat-bag and TEE CONTROLLERS OF BASE others based upon different grounds would be. the base ball fraternity saw the two sluggers field the coming season; but it is a question made a bee-line for the agent's desk. Cork- BALL Stovey and Bierbauer being taken from the battle for the middle-weight championship." Association, the latter body would lose Wash­ "TltE substitute rule, by which any num­ whether Earle will play here next season or hill was there, and you know what an inquis­ GATHERED IN CHICAGO ington, Baltimore, Boston and Philadelphia, ber of players can b'e changed during a game This is as it should be. The manly and noble not, as a squabble has arisen over him be­ itive old ohap he is. 'Where are you going; and that Al Johnson would be induced to go next season, is going to make the duties of sport of base ball and the degrading, brutal tween the National League clubs, who hold Eeilly?' 'After an accident policy,' I told in with Cincinnati and form an independent the official scorer anything but easy, indeed. prize ring have nothing in common. that they have not waived claim on him, and him. 'What's that?' 'Come along and I'll league with three oilier cities. Trott says he Last year's rule in tl^« i-ppard wfls all that that Minneapolis therefore had no right to explain.' I threw down a quarter and got To Formulate Their System of Rnn- did not see Al Johnson at all in Cleveland was necessary." Cincinnati Commercial. IN CLEVELAND they are already wagering sign him. "Baron" Hach says that Jim the policy. 'What do you get ou that-if tho and saw Brunell only two or three minutes. The trouble that will be made by this rule tnm tKoir oiui> will onH next season in a Hart, Spalding's private secretary, told him train should happen to slide oil' one of thos» the National Game-The He says the Aia> ><««°« " m '"uke a c- higher place in the League than Columbus before he entered into negotiations with big mountains in the night, a hundred dollars?' flgtii ror tlie men, but will abide by the de­ for the reporters with danger of cut down of Earle that he had sent all of the National 'Three thousand,' I told him. Pop's eyes Hews and Gossip. cision of the Board. space in the newspapers, and the confusion it will in the American Association. The waii League clubs a list of the men reserved by opened wide. 'Three thousand dollars! Well. I The American Association delegates ad­ will bring to the official records, have all of base ball clubs Cincinnati doesn't seem the Chicago Club, and that Earle's name was I want some of that, and will they refund ' journed their meeting late last night and been forcibly pointed out in these columns to enter into consideration at all. But she'll not among them. None of the clubs made the quarter if you go through without a As\ve write the new Board of Control, then, as usual, spent their idle time seeing from time to time. have something to say about the Ohio cham any move toward securing Earle, and as they broken neck or leg?' Well, we had toexplain. Its disadvantages clearly had been to which lias the sights. They deny that they discussed outweigh its advantages, and it should there­ piouship, nevertheless. notified that he was not reserved to John that he wouldn't get his two bits back, been entrusted the govern­ anything but schedule at the meeting, and Minneapolis had a perfect right to sign "him, but if he should happen to be killed his wife ment of base ball and the interpreta­ say there is uo truth iu the story that they fore be reconsidered by the Board of Control, THK League teams will undoubtedly con and Mr. Hach says they can't take him away and children would receive three thousand tion and application of all of the pro­ will break away trom the National Agree­ which will iu future have the power to amend tain the cream, the very pick and flower, of from him. big American dollars. The bare thought ot ment if Stovey and Bierbauer are taken from the playiug rules. the base Earle will make a decided addition to the raking in so much money prompted Pop to visions of the new National Agreement, them. ball playing talent next season. The team, as he is a brilliant player and can play invest a quarter. Well, we went hustline Is in session in Chicago. This meeting President Thurman, of tha American Asso­ WE ARE told that Manager Hanlon, of League race should therefore be the most any position on (be diamond. He played through to the East. Finally we reached the is for the purpose of organizing by the ciation, and President Spalding, of the local Pittsburg, has, under certain conditions, been magnificent struggle iu the history of base first base for Eastou, Pa., a couple of years end ot our journey and the conductor called election of a chairman and the formu­ League club, had a conference yesterday offered his choice of several Chicago players. ball. The Players' League class last season ago, and when he went to Milwaukee last sea­ out Washington. 'What did he say?' asked morning and will visit the West and South was a fast class, but the National League son he went there as a catcher, but Welch be­ Corkhill. 'Here's where we quit the train,' I lation of a system of administration. They are: Stein, Dwyer, Glcnalvin, Darling, ing injured Side grounds this afternoon. It is practically Nagle, Dahlen this season should be even faster, because the he was placed on second, where told him. 'Then that accident policy is no After organizing the Board will pro­ settled that there will be an Association club and Graff. Verily, this is he made such a creditable showing that An- good. That's the last money I'll squander in "asking for bread and receiving teams will be fully as strong, more evenly ceed to business, and probably the first in this city next season. Mr. Thurman says a stone,' son secured him and played him on second that way.' Old Pop was really sorry he WM that he lias enough financial bucking iu this especially when we consider that with this balanced and better disciplined. base for awhile and then placed him in right living." case that will engage attention will be city alone to put one in the field. "liberal" tender of the Chicago Club go "cer­ field, aud he played both positions equally that of second baseman Bierbauer. ONE of the singular phases of the always well and was one of the most reliable men on A MALICIOUS SLANDER. tain conditions." No base ball magnate will changing base ball situation is that the Bos­ This famous case, which will to some the team both as a hitter and fielder. He is The Integrity of a Well-known L"i;.plr« EDITORIAL iOTTHGS. ever die of enlargement of the heart. ton Red Stocking Club should have become a sober, industrious fellow, and it would be a extent afford a cue as to the line of ac­ pity to lose him, and Falsely Assailed. THE New York Herald cannot resist file opposed to the location of an Association it may' be said right Umpire \ValIy Fessenden writes TriB tion the Board may follow in future, NODODY need lose any sleep over reports club in Chicago. The objections urged here that he won't be given up without a bit­ temptation to rub it in on that wonderful by ter fight. SPORTING LIFE complaining bitterly of a has been discussed in these columns in of the warlike intention of the American As Jeader and base ball manipulator, "Charley" Boston are those already noted many times grave and malicious slander circulated about sociation. There never was any fight in thai The local management are making an effort all of its details and from the stand­ Prince. It says briefly, but with a world ol in these columns, and are, of course, weighty to secure Pat Murphy, the fast centre fielder him by a New York sporting paper. Tha point of all the parties to it, and it is body when it had the cause for war anc meaning: But do they not apply in a large degree to the of the St. Paul Club, in exchange for Can-oil, damaging article appeared several weeks a;jo the opportunity for successfully waging i Association club in Boston also? who seems to be dissatisfied with in the New York sheet, but Mr. Fessenden not necessary to make any further "From the talent already secured for Minneapolis does not read that paper, and knew nothing How much smaller is the prospect of a war Prince's Red Stockings the Boston triumvirs and wants to get away. Murphy is very de­ comment, especially as THE SPORTING or a split at this IF THE Cincinnati muddle should reach sirous of coming here, as his of it until his attention was called to the mat­ time, when there is neither will have it all their way in. Boston before brother is ter by Manager Selee, of the Boston Club. LIKE has already considered the case a cause for war nor an even remote chance o] the season is a mouth old." the courts base ball in Porkopolis will re ground-keeper of the local club. If the trade is made it will be an even one The substance of the article is to the effect broadly in its editorial columns. It is winning the fight. The Association three A month say you? Why, all the world knows ceive another and very serious blow. Can and satisfactory that Mr. Fessenden was crooked while um- . the magnates afford to have the Cincinnati to all. just possible that a decision may be weeks ago had the opportunity of its life to they have the lead now; in fact everybody but There is some speculation as to who will piring the opening games between Omaha reached by the Board as we go to press, step into the front rank of base ball organi­ Princeand his advisers knew long ago into whai public even more disgusted than it now is? and Sioux City iu the Western Association of guard second base next season. The manage­ 1888. but the probability is that the case zations and to permanently reduce the a mess those genial gentlemen, Messrs. Spald ment is not satisfied with Day and will prob­ LOTS of confiding base ball men feel sure ably put Hengle Tliis is an infamous slander against a man will take up more time than is ex­ National League to a secondary position. It ing and Thurman, would lead the guileless, that should the back at his old post. who has always borne an excellent had neither new National Agreemeul Hengle is anxious to get back on the team reputa­ pected and a decision the sense nor the courage to seize unsuspecting Bostoiiian, who thought all the serve no other purpose it will at least give tion, both on and off the ball field, and who may not be that "tide which taken at the flood time and says that he will behave himself if given leads ouJo that he was leading them. permanency to the investment of capital iu the opportunity, and is satisfied that is universally regarded as one of the few reached at the present meeting. fortune," and must henceforth be content 10 he can competent umpires the game can boast of. The meeting is in progress base ball. They forget that the old Agree­ play the bag as well as he did last season. as we go serve as a hewer of wood and a drawer oi THK League cluba have severally reserved Hengle is a good baseman, fair hitter anil His honesty has never been questioned. Mr. go to press, and the final raeults,there­ so many good men over and above their quota ment was framed and enacted for precisely Fessenden feels badly over the mean and water to the rejuvenated National League this purpose. How well it accomplished base-runner, while Day's only hold is his fore, cannot be reported in these Let the paper fighters spend of fourteen men each that there will be it fielding and base-running. Hengle will, unfounded charge, and fears that it may hurt col­ their breaths as the condition of the game to-day mutely but his chances for being appointed ou the staff umns, but such ante-meeting news as they will, the National League is on top in comparatively nothing for the Board of Con­ without doubt, be found on second base the eloquently attests. coming season. The team will probably be of one of the major leagues for next season. was disseminated from the centre of base ball and will stay there, out of reach ot trol to dispose of, for a time at least. Who­ This fear is groundless, however, as nothing soever wanteth players must mads up as follows: Minnehan, right; Mur­ interest Chicago up the American Association. Go on with the buy, inasmuch IT WILL be observed that, with all the sur­ phy, centre, if secured, that could be said against him without ab­ to press time game now. as the clubs have determined to make hay iu place of Carroll, solute proof could hurt him with thepowera will be found appended: plus of "first-class" playing material we hea and Ryn, loft. In the infield will be found: while the suu shines until March 15. so much about, the great stars of the defunct Earl, first base, if retained; Henglo, second; that be. THE magnates are not finding it such easy Shugert, short stop, and "Old Side Ho.ss" As for the charge Mr. Fessenden takes so On (he Eve of the Meeting, work cutting salaries as anticipated. De­ GTJY HncKER has made application to Players' League are the great stars still, and much to heart, that is easily refuted. A that, as they were the bone of contention a Miller, third, provided he is not replaced by CHICAGO, Feb. 13. This city is just sirable players kuow their worth and are President Young for a position on the umpire a new man, which is not at all improbable. glance at THE SPORTING LIFE files shows now the base ball Mecca, representa­ holding the fort. staff. He very much desires the position, year ago, so are they to-day. This would de In the pitching that Mr. Fessenden did not umpire at all in In fact the stars who do and catching departments will the games which he was alleged to have tives of all the clubs in the League and not stand in pressing need of advance money and thinks he has some claim for considera­ monstrate pretty thoroughly that the big appear: Duke, Killen and Barston, pitchers, um - claims made for the superiority of the Play­ pired dishonestly. Sioux City came into tlie the Association being present to pull have the magnates on the hip. tion from and recognition by the League, in and Dugdale.and Mahoney, catchers. It will Western their wires successfully, so that they ers' League teams last season were well be seen by the above that the make-up of the Association during the middle of asmuch as he cut his salary fully $1000 last team is far from certain, as the season, taking St. Louis' place. They can get the players they are after. By "JiMMY EYAN, of the Chicago*, is the first season in order to founded. several new men opened with Omaha at Omaha July ex-Brotherhood player to admit that help bridge the Pittsburg may be secured in place of some of those 12. 13,14 the end of this week the make-up of the sales Club over difficulty. Such loyalty, especi­ (the games alluded to by the New Y'ork the system was a good thing for the players. He AND still the impression grows that A. G. mentioned. paper), and in none various teams will probably be ally to a tail-end club and a cause which NOTES. of them did Mr. Fcssen- says the Brotherhood's howl against 'slavery" al Spalding will be the principal owner sub rosa aeu officiate. The games of the 12th and settled and the present confusion over was all a sham, and was done merely to the start last year seemed a sure loser, cer­ Elmer Foster has challenged any ball 13th them now existing done away cateli of the Chicago Association Club. The delay were umpired by Hogan, and that of the 1-Jth with. the sympathy of the public." New York tainly deserves some substantial reward from player iu the State of Minnesota to run him a by Hutchinsoii. It is quite probable that there will be Herald. in organizing that concern is doubtless for a 100-yard dash for $100 a side. He particu­ That certainly proves the the League, if only to encourage loyalty by purpose, larly wishes to meet Walter Wilmot, assertion of the New York paper to havr many warm scenes at (his meeting, but Eyan pursues the same line of argnment as players in future. The who is been an unfounded and malicious slander. if the National Board does its business magnates should not wintering in St. Paul. that attributed to Ansonin THE SPOKTISG ever imagine that it is safe to kick over a NEXT fall the world's series will boa three Duke and Dugdale are to enter the gym­ without any outside help, matters may LIFE'S last issue, and embodies about all cornered fight, since the Western Association TOO TRICKY. be satisfactorily arranged. ladder that raises them. Chickens always nasium soon, and intend to be ill good shape that can be said in favor of the Sales System come home to roost. will be represented. The new major league long before the season opens. Plain Language THE CHAIRMANSHIP. About the League's Cours* from a player's or manager's standpoint. The the Western Association does not appear Frank Marsh has signed aTacoma contract From Association Quarters. One of the most important matters Anson-Eyau argument is plausible but falla­ IT CAN better be said of Ward than oi to figure at all in the calculations of the for the coming season, and hopes to eclipse CoLUMiiUS, Feb. 10. The National League to be acted on by the Board is the elec­ cious. These gentlemen do notstop toconsider Ewing that he "can't lose," because he will schedule makers as a participant in the sup­ his good work of last year. is up to its old trick of trying to gobble all tion of a chairman. Several names not only be in receipt of a larger salary nexl Jim Powell has bought out his partner in that while a player may gam some pecuniary plemental inter-league championship season, the saloon business, and is now sole proprie­ there is in sight. While it is safe to say that, have been proposed. A. G. Mills was advantage by a transfer or sale, he could do season than the New York captain, but will which is one of the with such a man as A. W. Thurman at the possibilities for this year tor, lie is to be given his release by Sioux head of elected some time ago, but declined, even better were his services open to general along with that substantial recognition of his City,and will probably abandon the diamond the Association, the League will be at the same time recommending A. O. base ball abilities, THE ONI/F HONEST SPOUT. unable to gain any decided advantage in competition and at hisuntrainmeled disposal. enjoy ithe respect of his and settle down in this city now that he has these Spalding. The latter has steadfastly erstwhile enemies and the confidence and ad­ a business of his own. matters, it would be well for the League For every dollar a player can make through Base Ball the One Sport That Lives En­ people to understand that the Brotherhood refused to talk on the subject, but there the Sales System he miration of those to whom he was loyal to the tirely Little Hugh Nicol, the once star player oi could gain t\vo dollars on Its Merits. the country, revolt was made possible by just such mean is good reason for believing that should were he free to dispose of himself; and yet a club bitter end. Nothing of the sort applies t< It has long been held by base ball enthu­ is gradually fading from public tricks as the League is now playing. Had the position be urged upon him he will ac­ observation. He has accepted the terms of would be no poorer, having no bonus to pay. Ewing. siasts that the national game is the only out­ the Rockf'ord the League not taken Brooklyn and Cincin­ cept, providing he can see no way out of it. door sport that can live on its own merits; (la.) Club to act in the capacity nati from the Association, and done a great The reason advanced as to Spalding's fitness "NOBODY believes the Association of manager and play on the team tlie coming No CLUB should, next season at least, carry clubs that other sports depend on outside means season. "How the mighty have fallen!'' many other things equally unfraternal, tha for the place is that ho enjoys the confidence over thirteen men. have enough nerve to withdraw from the Na­ for maintenance. Base ball is independent oi sentiment against the magnates would never not only of the National League, the Ameri­ That uumber is ample tional Agreement. Captain Anson seems to consider Foster the for all practical purposes, even considering It would break Alien W. betting. It has nothing in common with have encouraged such a rebellion as was wit­ can Association and the Western Association Thurman's heart, aud to deprive him of a pool rooms, nor does it derive a single dollar equal of Eyan, Carroll or Van Haltren, as he nessed last year. unit-nates, but of the ex-Players' League all the contingencies aud exigencies baseball $1500 seat on the National will not part with "King" Elmer, and is to Board would bo revenue from pooling privileges,as is the case dispose of The Association, under the new regime, magnates who have been taken into the fold. teams arc subject to. In that direction true cruel. The Association will not secede un­ with all of the American racing courses. at least two of the latter. has taken a more honorable and higher posi­ Thin cannot be said of any other man promi­ less its nose is actually A subscriber of the Tribune writes to in­ economy lies. rubbed in the dirt." "Take betting away from horse racing, and quire if Tom Turner, the. big tion than it ever had before, and the League, nently identified with base ball. New York World. how long will it hist?" has long been the cry outfielder of the which has always made high-sounding claims THE CHICAGO ASSOCIATION THAT the National Spokane Falls Club, is a negro. This is FRANCHISE. League is now more Aud not even then, because that has been of the base ball enthusiasts. ratiier hard on Tom. BS to right principles, is in a fair way, if it President Tluirnian, of the American Asso­ dominant than ever is evident, not only from done toil repeatedly. There is nothing This claim has been proved conclusively does not mend its ways, of getting the reputa­ ciation, arrived undei A Wisconsin State League is being organ­ in Chicago Wednesday. lie the anxiety of all the star players to enter tlu heaven would move the Association to any in the last few weeks. Jersey laws are inim­ ized of towns short distances tion of being a little too tricky to be thor­ did not wait for Prince, of Boston, to boldly ical to betting on a race course, and severe apart, and, the oughly honorable. assert that Chicago League's service, but from the universal com degree of self-assertion, except by way of idle railroad expenses being small, the League would have an Associa­ meut of sentences doled out to the officials of the Clif­ ought to be a success. In the signing of the Athletic players tha tion club. He snid the team and its manage­ the press. Even that portion hith talk. Leave the Association to its melan­ ton track and some of the book-makers doing League showed itself willing to take an un­ ment and backing erto hostile to the senior organization now choly Dugdale plays a "eame" occasionally and would be first-class, but reflections iu the pit it has dug for business there, have caused betting to be pro­ shows that he hasn't forgot how to '"deal" fair advantage. Of course the Board of Con­ would give no names, claiming that he must acknowledges it* undoubted superiority. For itself. hibited on that course. The racing has been trol will assign these men to the Association, wait until official action with his opponents. was taken. On ac­ instance, we find the New York World say continued, however, but racing without a Sam Morton pulled a clean $500 out of the as, if the League retains them, it must give count of being a member of the National ing: THE hardest blow the Boston League Club chance to speculate in the books is dreary Deuipiey-Fitzsimmous mill. up the entire Cincinnati Club, but at the Board he declined to express an opinion in "In these could deal the Boston Eed Stocking sport. At least the turf followers think so, same time a grasping, dishonorable spirit the Hierbauer, Stovey, and similar cuses. days of flops no ball player car Clr.b ___ JAMES P. KOIL was be blamed for joining the fastest professiona would be to yield to the clamor of th» latter for the attendance at Clifton, which formerly displayed, which will do the national Arthur Irwin arrived yesterday, holding company he can find, provided his salary is averaged about four thousand a day, has game no good. Charley Prince's proxy as a member of the for a series of spring games. It th* I!cd dwindled down to a mere handful of people. TOE AMATEUR QUESTION. as satisfactory in one as the other organiza A NEW committee, to look over the ground with the tion. The Stocking's management can get together c The other day the races were run before less Difficulties Encountered by tlie Athletic LEAGUE. view of placing an Association dub here. writers who are attempting t< He hold Harry Stovey up to censure for signing team capable of making even a half decent than one hundred people. The admirers of Union in Its Work of Controlling Ama­ The Pnjjet Sound Amateur AHsociallon docs not agree with Thurman nor does he favor with the Boston League Club are making showing against the Boston League dub, it racing who go simply to see the horses run teur Base Ball. the scheme, and says so in plain language are few and Organized in the Northwest. themselves ridiculous. Why should a player will be the marvel of the base ball world; it far between, while almost all the When the Amateur Union concluded to SEATTLE, Jan. 31. Editor SPORTING LIFE: He says the people here would always look of his calibre bury himself in the Associa base ball patrons go simply to see the game embrace base ball as one of the on the team as a minor league affair aiic it doesn't, how much patronage will it get ut played and not to gamble. principal A small amateur league has been formed would have none of it. tion?" the same price of admission as the League features in its far-reaching domain, the man­ on Puget Sound, W'ash., composed of teams Tlnirman said afterward that Chicago This intimation that the American Asso­ Club? ___ Literary and Journalistic Notes. agers hardly anticipated the trouble and from Seattle, Taeoma, Port Townseud and would probably be abandoned. He will ciation is practically a dead cock-in-the-pit is Mr. Caspar W. Whitney, formerly the editor worry they were inviting. The first-class Bellingliam. W. C. feockwell, secretary of a SECRETARY of the Week't Sport, has severed his amateur ball player is about as slippery an North Pacific League will probably be elected however, continue to boom Chicago, as repre cruel jab, but scarcely anybody will resent HATVLEY, of the Cleveland connection eel as ever got into the Union net. If he is a exiting the wishes of St. Louis and other As­ it. The Association has but few friends left Club, explains that the abolition »f sa! with that paper and hap accepted a position on president. The schedule of games will ba sociation towns. the editorial staff of Harper't Weekly. first-class pitcher or catcher it is as difficult made so as not to conflict with the profes­ in the base ball world outside of its own means only as applied between Hjtional to keep him in the straight path of amateur sionals'. About twenty-four games will be AI.LBttKD ASSOCIATION THREATS. small circle, because the pusillanimity of Us League clubs; any outside league WjCgring The New York World Almanac for 1S91 just play as it is to persuade a Southern mule to There is a good deal of feeling among the issued, ie a wonderful mine of information on played in each city. Competent scorers will leaders has driven its friends and supporters players must pay for them; aud players be amiable. The old Amateur Base Ball be engaged to keep an accurate record during Assoissociation peop,people here_.._. over_ . .. the Bieroauer every conceivable subject. It is really a marvel League . Irwin makes no bones of saying tha among public, press and players away in tnken from outside leagues, under the Na­ found this out several seasons ago the season, c.nd the siandinK of pl-'y ; - \\ill and a handbook for ready reference that will be and in self-pr.servation was compelled to be published at the end of the se;;-> 1'iift the Li-ague is still true to its old policypolii o sorrow aud disgust. All the world loves a tional Agreement, 'must be bought £&> it useful to anybody aud everybody. Higher allow its teams to employ professional pitch­ grubbing everything in sight. Vou der Ahe winner aud league bids fair to become a great c::- respects a good loser, but de will be seen that the proposed sales flstera praise could hardly be accorded. ers and ditchers and insisting that the other GBOKOE MANTOB, b> < Feb. 14. THE SPORTINO LIFE. 3

an open one ground in the morning and the ford uniform, and if we are to have a team article of ball than will be found in the New ther in the afternoon. The Association ve cannot PHILADELPHIA POINTERS. fmton, Farrar, Wood and Fogarty were paid, do better than tomake him amem- England League, and think they can get it in in full, and some ot (he others, including BASE BALL. oming into the field last would set the ball er of it. the Eastern League. Mr. Davis, who is treas­ The Philadelphia oing in the morning, and the South End Indoor base ball Team Still Unsettled Mulvey, were not settled up with in full. Wa is now with us, being urer of the fund, which, by the way, is get­ Fogarty Goes to PitUburg Harry Wright squared up our accounts with Mulvey rounds would have the crowd in the aftcr- layed at the rink on Wednesday and Sat- ting to be of very respectable proportions, is and oon. They could divide the gate receipts irday to Remain With Us-A Wrong llighted Wood last week, and would have done the evenings, just before the polo games. aware of this feeling, and therefore refuses to The New Athletic same with or both games even, and there you have it! t is intended to have a number of out-of- cast his Team About Com­ Buffinton and Furrar had they HEW ENGLAND NEWS. lot with the New England people. pleted Current Local News and Gossip. been willing to stand their pro rataslvire of "hat will be the programme, too. own players appear here. Pitcher -Gruber Connie Murphy is chairman of the com­ Both presidents are in favor of it. s expected for PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 12. There is little the losses sustained by the club last season. Saturday night. Unless mittee and he is working as hard as he ever They are stockholders, you know, * * # « & * omething drops very soon there will be no did on the diamond. He is a hustler and new to report about the make-uo of the and would [HE MOVEMENT FOR THE FORMATION Ed Crane expects the New York Club will oom for poor hiladelphia team, no further progress in expect to come in for any share of profit, so Hartford, and the Charter rarely leaves a man without getting his sig­ should be ready to stand some of the losses." ry to cut down salaries about $500 to a man Oak City will know base ball no more nature with a $5 after it. lie wants the East­ hat direction having apparently been made- OF at least, he thinks he and Keefe will get t is quite likely, however, that something Speaking of unpaid salaries, who is going THE SECTIONAL LEAGUE. * util 1892. II. I. HORTON. ern League and is working hard for that to pay the released players of the Athlelio " it that way. alone. His labors netted $122 yesterday. So nay come of the present visit of Messrs. Tim Keefe was here early in the week, {each and Rogers to Chicago, where they Club the balance due them? The Wagner it is in the case of all of the committee. brothers, although successful in their effort to le says he thinks Arthur Whitney will be HAVERIIILL ENDORSEMENT. Everyone is working for the Eastern League re now attending the meeting of the Board Tlie Outlook Decidedly Promising f Control. All the magnates will be there obtain an Association franchise, show no in­ etained by New York in preference to Jerry iome of and all the energy possible is being used to )cnny as being the steadier player. the Advantages of a Ball Team nd it would be strange, indeed, if some deal clination to go down into their pockets to to a City Set Forth In Convincing make the fund large enough to put a team pay off debts which they were in no way re­ The Situation in the Hub It wouldn't be surprising it Denny and into that League. learing on the Philadelphia team were not jlasscock had a hard row to hoe in New Fashion. made. sponsible tor contracting, and the minority HAVKRHIIX, Mass., Feb. I see the Boston papers are working tooth stockholders of the Athletic Club, although, Fully Reviewed. York this year. 10. I am glad to and nail for the New England League and GOOD-BYE. FOOE. a « * » * * lotice in the papers that a determined at- One thing is settled, however, and that is ready to meet all obligations of the club had empt is being made to revive the New are trying to force Worcester to join. They they secured the franchise, declare that there The New England League committee is Eng- talk about the inevitable ruin that will fol­ hat Fogarty will not wear a Philadelphia THE BOSTON SITUATION. and League of base ball clubs during the iniform next season, is a very different aspect to allairs since they own in Providence, stirring up the animals low Worcester's advent into the Eastern nor play with any local have to-day. To-morrow evening they are going oming season. Despite the fact that Haver- :lub, but will, for the first time since his been unsuccessful, and are now prao Varying Opinions About the Stovey Case- lill's representation at the seaside and other League and say the New England League is tically out of the game. Possibility of an Amicable ut to Lawrence, where a meeting is to be our size. It is for their advantage to talk in Eastern professional debut be enrolled under Settlement- lummer resorts is larger in comparison with he banner of LOCAL JOTTINGS. News of the League and Association leld to form a club. this manuer, as the cities mentioned for the an outside club. President »* **» ts population than that of almost any other O'Neill, on Saturday last, secured Jimmy's The Philadelphia Club is considering tha Clubs, Etc. 3ity in New England, it is nevertheless true New England League are all within easy advisability of sending the team South for Base ball is not dead, but has been only reach, and they would have a large sale in release from Philadelphia's reservation, and BOSTON, Feb. 12. Editor SPORTING LIFE: leeping hat by far the larger proportion of our work- luring the week negotiated with Jimmy by early spring practice. No definite arrange­ here. MUGWUMP. every city, while they would doubtless be able ments have decided upon, but it is It has been Stovey pretty much all the ng population remain in the city and at their to elegraph. On Wednesday Fogarty settled probable week. Since last Friday work even during the heat of summer. To secure their news cheaper. The Worcester that the trip will be made. The Athletics wherever base ball THE PROPOSED LEAGUE. people know what they want, without hav­ .he matter by accepting Pittsburgh terms is talked, Stovcy has been the man talked his class base ball offers an outdoor amuse­ 53000 which is the highest salary Jimmy will also be sent to Florida in March unless about. ment which is cheap, wholesome and ing the Boston papers dictate to them, and J. Earle Wagner changes his mind which is The Work of Organ izing Proceed Ing Slowly, enjoy- their own papers are advocating Eastern las yet received, being $500 more than his Those who believe in the League first, last Hut Surely Laying iblc. It is an honest sport, free from the de- 'ormer salary from the two very likely. the Lines, Etc. League with four-line heads. Philadelphia It is and always, are dead sure he will play with BOSTON, Feb. >asing influences which are incident to nearly clubs. said that Manager Arthur, Irwi.i feels 12. Editor SPORTING LIFE: very other species While the fight is going on to see who will dead sore at the Wagners over the manner in th« League club. That "look about" committee which' was of athletic games. It is get us, TEAM PROBABILITIES. Some who swore by the Players' League n exciting sport, one requiringskill and ath- we can sit on the fence and watch tha which he was scooped in the Joyce deal. appointed a week ago at the first meeting in fun. Here we are, but where are we? This apparently settles the Philadelphia The Phillies have reserved the entire out* and have transferred their allcgience to the he interests of a New England League, has etic ability of no mean sort, and no more in­ outfield at least, Hamilton, Sunday and Association Club are just as sure that the nocent or healthful manner of passing an WILLIAM J. LARKIH. fit, except Farrar and Cuffinton. Both would >ecn putting in some good licks. A lot of Thompson being the men who will gather in be good men for the Boston fleet-footed New Bedford fielder will be found ifternoon than in witnessing a closely-fought the flies in the Red Stockings. ilaces have been visited and stirred up. NEW HAVEN NOTES. outer garden. The debatable Buffinton would in all probability be a most on the Congress street grounds the coming The members >attle between two well-matched teams can positions are third and first bases. I have seen say they are sure >e imagined. Base ball is, moreover, A dis­ effective pitcher in the Association at the season. now it will be a go. our na- Bnrnnam's "United League" Scheme Less patch from Pittsburg during the week stated No one has any idea he will play in Phila­ ional game; it is played to a great extent in old pitching distance, he being new to most of HAVKUHILL SETS THE PACE. Promising The International Ahead that a deal had been agreed upon involving the Association delphia, so all believe that he \yill be a Bos­ nearly every city and town on the continent an batsmen. Give these two Haverhill i.s the first city to really wheel Corcoran in Demand News of the Local exchange of Mulvey for Becklcy. This honest, decent, ball players a chance. ton player, and the question is. which flag rom the Pacific to the Atlantic, and wherever is altogether improbable, however, as Pitts­ will he play under? President Soden sticks nto line, and where it has been all talk so t is played attracts audiences from among Club. "Gus Weyhing was signed at Louisville ar in most of the other places the shoe NEW HAVEN, Ct., Feb. 11. Editor SPORT- burg would hardly exchange the star first yesterday byJ. to it that his club has done nothing wrong in be better class of people, and, indeed, is tmseinan Earle Wagner to pitch for I he own is on record, and a good start is made. ISO LIFE: Last week we had strong hopes of the profession for anybody. Mul­ Athletic Club. Wagner went there to see signing the fleet-footed Harry. Savs the argely patronized by the fair sex. Again, a vey will,'doubtless, guard third base for the League president: "Stovey is an unreserved ^ast night a red-hot meeting was held in >all team in a city like Haverhill entered that Mr. Burnham's proposed Eastern League Weyhing, who was holding back, and signed lavcrhill. District Attorney William N. would be a go, but now I must confess that Phillies. both President Reach and Manager him for $i500." New York IlercM. Wt-yh- man, eligible to sign anywhere, and we nto a competition with clubs from neighbor- Wright being stronsriy in favor of Joe's re­ signed him. That is all there is to it." \oatly, president of a former New England ng, and, in one sense, rival places, is a great the International boomers hold the trump ing's salary will be nearer $350'J than !?i300. eague with Senator B. T. Brickett and cards. They propose Buffalo, Rochester, tention. Delelmnty is among the possibili- At least that's what he asked, and, On the other hand President Prince says: tlvertisement. So generally is this fact lies as first bascnian for the with a ity Solicitor R. B. Ttillis were leading spirits snown and felt that Syracuse and Toronto, and Utica, Albany, team, his batting number of League clubs after him, tha "Harry Stovey belongs to the Association, of in the West, where making him valuable. and he has got to stay in the Association, if influence, with twenty-five other citizens. places are "boomed" by advertisement of all Troy and New Haven. chances are that he received what he wanted. he don't play with our club he will have to Frank Selee, Boston's League manager, orts, a ball team is considered as an absolute Worcester would make a far better paying ABOUT ALLEN. At least he was in position to get it. and John Irwin, a Haverhill favorite, went necessity, city than Utica, and as for that Providence During the week the Philadelphia manage­ Catcher Graffs name is not on the reserva play with the Athletics." and is supported year after year ment made a bid And President Prince has sent just that ut to the meeting and enthused everybody even at a considerable pecuniary loss. would distance any of them. The following for short stop George Smith, list sent in by the Chicago Club. vith red-hot addresses. Tbey both spoke in would make a far superior Eastern circuit: of Brooklyn, probably with a view to ensur­ Prince, of Boston, asked the Philadelphia statement to the Wagners, of Philadelphia. DEPLORABLE LACK OF SPIRIT. ing a successor He wrote them this week Uvor of having the salary limit fixed at Troy, Albany, Worcester or Providence and tor Bob Alien, should the lat­ Club to put a price on Mulvey, but Colonel that under no con­ 51300 instead of $1200, as There is not a man in Haverhill who does ter hold out on the salary question. THE sideration would he consent to Stovey leaving adopted at last lot remember that in 188.5-1886 the doings of New Haven. Rogers declined. the Association and going veek's meeting. They argued that with a It must be remembered in the construction SPORTING LIFE did the Philadelphia Club New fences are to be put op around Fore- into the League. imit of $1500 managers he Haverhill ball team were chronicled at an unintentional injustice last week when it He added, that if Stovey did not play with would not be so liable ength. in the columns of the Boston papers, of this circuit that permanence and sta­ pa ugh or rather Athletic Park. the Boston Red Stockings o disregard and exceed it. bility are the most essential qualities. Wor­ stated that Alien wanted only $1800, which The Wilkesbarre Club bus signed outfiolder he must go back to It was ami even in papers published in New York was but a small salary to higgle over. This tlie Athletics. decided to form a club to put ft team \nd Philadelphia. I declare in all serious- cester and New Haven would undoubtedly Mike Conley and secondbaseman Billy Breii- ***»-» n the New England League, and District stick together through thick and thin, and information was given us by a close "friend" nan. both local players. v less that the Board of Trade would have to of the club, together with the further Attorney Noveley stated that as several hun­ ook the rivalry which exists between Troy and informa­ The Athletic Club and Playing Director The triumvirs are all set on keeping Stovey dred dollars had already been pledged a long time for a scheme the support of Albany would undoubtedly tion that Alien only received about $1200 last and will go a good ways if it becomes on a wiiich would be more beneficial to tiie city insure their George Wood are apart on the salary question. neces­ subscription paper it would be an easy matter success. The Eastern circuit should not be season. The close "friend" proved to be a President Wagner wants to cut George down sary, now that they hitve once got him. ban would a ball team. There is still an­ monumental liar. Alien's salary last o secure the' $1500 necessary to start the other reason so much weaker than the Western circuit, season from $2500 his last year's salary. Treasurer Billings is particularly enthusi­ club. City Solicitor Fuller, for the commit- why all, whether cranks or no, as it would surely be with the clubs his first in a major league was $1600. A astic. He told a friend that the hould be pleased at the idea of the establish­ first Kid Glcason thinks Delehanty would make Boston League ec on contributions, will make a thorough named. We want our section to be fully as :>onus of £300 brought this up to $1900. At as good a first bascman, as the Philadelphia* , Club would have Harry Stovey at any cost ment of a ball team here, and that is the spirit ;he end of the season President Reach, canvass of the city. Already $3000 has; been of interest strong as the Western, and with the cities recog­ would need. now and he intimated that his associates pledged to back the team. The club is for­ in athletic sports which it inevita- which I name it would certainly ba so. nizing the good work of the clever player, i would give up a groat deal to retain 'ly causes. There is a sad dearth of such a Anson has not yet been able to induce tha their tunate in having some of Haverhill's solid The difference in traveling expenses would voluntarily offered to raise his salary for this Association to square up the salaries due the new prize even Kclley, if necessary. and influential meu behind it. They are ex­ «pirit in Haverhill, and while the c'ty boasts easily be balanced by the immense difference season to $2500, and tried hard to sign him Don't be surprised at any minute of many strong athletic young men it lins old Athletic Club players. to hear perienced in base ball matters, and will be a in drawing capacity that there is between for that amount. Alien, however, deemed "Phenomenal" Smith is a carder in a Man- thj.t this thing has been fixed up without go­ lever begun to take the stand it should in that he would be worth $3500 ;rcat credit to the League. rowing, general field sports, Utiea and Worcester. Then, again, Worces­ to the club. Of ayunk mill. ing to the Board of Control. Presidents with the sister ter is but a short distance off the regular line course, the management would not consent to Priiiecand Sodcn are on pretty good terms MANCHESTER SUKE TO BE IN LINE. cities of Lawrence and I.owell. The support Sanders thinks that he will be played out The most enthusiastic and perhaps best which it would be necessary to traverse be­ a jump of $1600 in one season, and declined to as a ball player in a couple of years, and ( and understand each other pretty well. Both jf a professional ball team would not make a tween Albany and New entertain Alien's proposition. Lately Alien Haven and would then he would want Stovey, but when you come posted base ball man in New Hampshire is arge tax on the pockets of the people either. have to start at civil engineer­ to the needs Mayor Knovlton, of Manchester. He wants break the long jump. :ias modified his demand.' He is now willing ing at the same salary he would get if he of the two moguls outside of Harry there is There is no amusement provided cheaper, to sign for SoOOO, while the club still holds to Manchester to have a ball club, and that al­ none in which more general interest is felt. Worcester people are fully awake to the started now, while in the meantime he could a vast difference between them. situation and are making strenuous endeavors itsofi'er of $2500. work himself np and in the long The League needs Stovey more than, it most as good as settles it that Manchester [f a salary limit of $1200 per month be run be the will be represented. adopted that means that the running ex- to show the importance of their admission to HARKY WRIGIIT TO STAY WITH US. gainer financially by quitting immediately. does Kndhourn, Brouthcrs and Brown. the International. Harry Wright hud a conference with the All, it appears, depends The Association team will need Radbourn. In speaking of a club for Manchester he >enses of the team for the season outside of upon whether he will «aid: "There is evidence of a revival of in- grounds and their I understand that a meeting of the Interna­ club officials last Saturday relative to a re­ be able to secure a position in his chosen, Bronthers and Browu more than it will equipment would be about tional League projectors will be held newal of his contract as manager Btovcy. :erest in the game for the coming season, and (7500, which would make the amount neces­ in New of the Phila­ profession as soon as he graduates. I think that a low-salaried club could be York the last of the week. Good luck to delphia team, and the result was the an­ That much-sought after second baseman, Pec how it can be fixed? sary to be taken at a game average about them, made to pay. Everything depends upon the $125, or an average attendance ot three and let it be the International with nouncement that the "grand old m«n"of base Childs, long ago was under Harry Wrightj That is very possible what will come about, hun- Toronto, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Al­ ball would continue at the head of tlie team. who predicted for him future excellence provided the other League clubs waive claim manager. Manchester has been peculiarly Ired and fifty people, when the receipts of it unfortunate in this respect in all tlie base he grand stand and other bany, Troy, Worcester and New Haven. The contract has not yet been signed, there be- given time and chance to develop. to these men. If the Athletics have given up incidentals are Manager Sharsig, of the Athletics of Phila­ ingalittledifferenceaboutsome minor points Sid Farrar need not fear that he all claim on Stovey what toll teams, with one exception, that of the :aken into consideration. will lack !s to prevent Presi­ one managed by Frank J. Leonard. The bet­ delphia, was in the city yesterday, and had which do not concern the public. But there an engagement this season. He is one of tht dent Prince for trading Stovey for anyone he STAIVT -T."K BALL. quite an interview with "Tommy' Corcoran. is no serious hitch and it can be stated almost sqnarest and best of ball tossers. sees fit? ter way to'organizc is, as the usual way, call That an average attendance Sid has not a public meeting and there appoint the com­ of this number He-.vants Tommy to play in Philadelphia positively that i!ie Philadelphia club will thrown his money away recklessly, tor h» The only possible hitch in such a transac­ can be relied on in Hnverhill there is no ,a season. It is said that Tommy even re- next season once more enjoy the services of owns two houses in Melrose, Mass. tion would tic the interference of mittees. My idea of grounds would be to loubt, and hence a ball team the commit­ liave the Beech street circus grounds fenced would, if the "used to consider any proposition from Shar­ the man who is universally regarded as the Manager Sharsig, of the Athletic Club, and tee. salary limit is lived np to, and local ri airy sig, as he did not want to play in Philadel­ best manager in the profession. The Phila­ Seere!:iry Slictxliuo, of the Philadelphia Club, «» »»» in, and undoubtedly the horse cars would be does not grow so violent run there. A good ball team is a big advcr- as to demand the ob- phia. Corcoran must have some bigger fish delphia Club offered to provide Harry with havcbei n working on sclirdnli>s.and constantly Some one saw Hardie Richardson np in :aining of a team which will entirely outclass iibbling at his hook, for he has said that he an assistant if lie thought it necessary, but ho compared notes so as to avoid contlic:aEs muck New York State lisement to a place, and besides it infuses its competitors, the other day, and Hardie life and enjoyment into the summer season." be practically self-supporting. did not want to stay with New Haven. declined the oiler. His health was never as possible. Harry Wright, however, re­ told him that he was not going to play ball By all means then let our business meu and A petition is being circulated by Shoe- better, and his only handicap is his clouded lieved Shctzline of his unaccustomed task on this year. No one seems Ed Chadbourne was prominently identified merchants, our horse railroad and to have any anxiety, with Manchester's '8S team. He believes in those who I neck's friends to have him reinstated upon vision. But his eyes are slowly, butsurely, get­ Monday, and g»t up a fine schedule which however, about Hardie's being on hand to are interested in the growth of the city con­ :he New Haven team. "Lew" is an excel­ ting stronger and there is every probability Reach took to Chicago with him. chase having the club organized by the people. In tribute liberally (lies in the left field. speaking ot the troubles in '88, he said: "In to the fund necessary to put lent first baseman, but his stick work is that Harry Wright will be himself entirely Pitcher Vickery has signed with Milwaukee, ****** Haverhill into the field with so desirable a lame, and, of course, his base-running is out again in a short time. and is pleased with his new place. He if 1SSS our salary list for the first month was proof of the enterprise of its citizens, Then there's that right field. Little Puffy fiOO, making the highest salaried team in the of the question. Nevertheless lie is a great THE ATHLETIC HlJ.N'T FOR PLAYERS. wintering at Burlington, N. J. was in yesterday. He wants to play ball in numbers of its people, and of the public in­ favorite with the New Haven audiences. [he League. Campana's salary waa $150 per terest in President J. E. Wagner and Manager Boston this year awfully had. month. Ferson's $200 and Sticiller'8 $200. But athletes. TOM WALKEB. Manager Burnham is in New York looking Sharsig have been hustling to good purpose CANTON CHIPS. "You know A use said he didn't want any­ no sucn salaries are required for good players after the interests of the New England clubs since our last issue, and the Athletic team is body with him who wasn't satisfied," said The City in Line. in the International League No Move Made Towards Starting a Club now. It is claimed with an average attend­ scheme. I think now practically completed, unless the club Until the Trl-State Materializes. Duff. "Well, I saw he made that break, and HAVERiriLL, Feb. 11 . A meeting of the Ihat Mr. Burnham should receive the credit should ance of 700 people each game, with the ad­ citizens of this city interested in tha lose Bierbauer, Cross and Lark in, CANTOS, 1 telegraphed him ten days ago that I didn't forma­ due him for his endeavor to form a good, who are still unsigned and awaiting the Feb. 11. Editor SPOUTING LIFE: mission fee placed at twenty-five cents, a tion ofa ball club to by entered in the New deci­ During the past two weeks rumors have want to stay in Chicago under any considera­ SloOO-a-month team can be supported.^ The strong league. You know that there is a de­ sion of the Board of Control in re the Kier- tion." England League was held last evening. cided tendency been rife as to the composition of the coming Beech street grounds are the most suitable. There were upon the part of base ball bauer case. Wagner started for the West on "Of course he released yon right off, you present Frank G. Selee, manager managers to take from another the credit of Monday last. Canton (Tri-State) team, and numerous teams If some of the leaning men would take an of the Boston League team; John He first stepped at Louisville have been made arc such a very bum ball player." interest Irwin, any enterprise and carry it proudly upon and made pitcher Weyhiug safe up by parties who think an organization could be easily District Attorney William N. Moody, ex- by signing they have perfect confidence of the managers. The little fielder smiled as he replied: formed and the city would have a strong rep their own shoulders. Now, Mr. B. worked him. He then went on to St. Louis to sign "Well, the old man sent word back that he president of the New England League; Ssna- hard to form an Eastern League, A talk with one of the directors to-day was sentative team the coming season." tor B. T. Brickett and and, although third bascman Joyce, whose release from To­ wouldn't release me under any consideration. about twenty-five other he was not in every way successful with his ledo's reservation had by your correspondent, and the informa­ PORTLAND SEEMS KII'E. lovers of the national game. he had secured. This was tion gleaned that absolutely But I'm not going to play there if I can pos plans, the International is but an outcome of a little formality that Manager Irwin, of Bos­ nothing had sibly help Tom Lovell and Manager Frank Leonard Messrs. Selee and Irwin both made short been "done toward signing any players for it. They won't need me there; went down East to his idea. There probably would have been ton neglected, when ho negotiated with Joyce they have got a lot of outfielders. This town look the ground over in addresses, in which they advocated the estab­ no chance of having such 1891; that the Canton Base Ball Association Portland. On their return Tom Lovell said lishment a league had he not and accepted his terms ahead of Philadelphia. would ji:s-t suit me " ofa $1500 limit, explaining that by done what he did. Wagner was looking to the more perfect formation to me: "I saw several prominent Portland so doing the managers would not be as was aware that Boston had secured and officering of the organization Oh, but 1 am afraid Anaon knows Duffy too apt to Although Manager Burnham is not anxious or would secure Joyce, but when he learned before any men, and they are enthusiastic for a club. exceed it as if it wore placed at $1200. Fif­ attempt would be made to sign players. Ona well to let him go. He is going to the Hot They for any praise, he surely deserves the major that Irwin had failed to secure the Toledo Springs the last of the month and will stop foci sure that with a good manager it teen hundred dollars would bo necessary to part of the credit whicli party named a director who, he claimed, had would be a success. The local press there start a club in is now being show­ Club's release of the player he took advan­ in Chicago to talk things over for himself. thiseity, and District Attorney ered o'er other heads. tage received an offer from a well-known mana­ wiuits a club and will support it well. The Moody stated that there would be no trouble of the error, bought Joyce's release from ger saying * * * * » a We get a dose of it in our rink Friday. It Toledo, and thus knocked Boston's claim he could furnish the Canton.coiu- men I talked with said the salary listmust be in securing that amount, since a subscription in pany with a full team for $50 per player a By the way, there is another one of Chi­ low enough will probably be greeted with a large audi­ the head. to let the clubs live, and they in­ paper already started represents several ence, who will go out of month. As the salary limit has been placed cago's players that wants to come to Boston. sist it shall be lived up to. A meeting will be hundred mere curiosity. OTHER WAGXERIAN DEALS. Charley Fiirrell don't want to go hack to the dollars. Next week I think we can surely promise Eii route at S550 per team, exclusive of manager, it called next week to form an association." City Solicitor E. B. Fuller was appointed Wagner made Hoy, the famous will be seen, "Windy City" at till. Charley is as tough as an International League well under way. deaf mute centre fielder of last season's Buf­ if this report is true, that a WOKCKSTKR CAUTIOUS, BUT WANTS BALL. upon the committee on contributions and E. L. UOWE. team, if patrons are not particular as to the leather this winter, as he is outdoors all the Harry Putnam was he will make a thorough falo Players' Club, an offer, said to be $25;!0, time on the ice fishing. one of those who went canvass of the which the class of players they support, that nJ'CMin" to Worcester. He found that Walter Burn- city. latter accepted on Tuesday by tele­ can be had within the salary Imagine Anson letting his backstop go! I LOWELL LACONICS. graph. Whether Wagner can get away with limit. * As it is am ham had been just ahead of him to work Haverhill is the first city to wheel into line, now, no active measures have been made up afraid Farrell will be with the old man's things up for his opposition and her club, it is this trick is a question, as Hoy is a reserved aggregation when it strikes Boston Eastern League cxwc'ted, will be one of Netv Departure of a Wall-known Player- League to date looking toward the seeuringot a (cam. next sum­ However, Harry reports that- it is a New Kng. the strongest in the league. player. From St. Louis Wagner Outside of the local professional mer. General News Notes. went to Chicago to look after his interests be­ biw ball a * * » » land circuit they want to go into. He fijund Among the leading subscribers of the Hav­ LOWELL, Feb. 10. Editor SPORTING LIFE: team there are a number of strong amateur that tha town would be hot erhill stock are fore the Board of Control anent the Bier- Billy Nash is as good as for it if assured Messrs. Moody, Brickett, Geo. Billv Hawes, who formerly was connected bauer clubs which will attract considerable atten­ signed for third it would last through the season. Harry told D. Morse and George A. Hall. case, and to make some sort of a deal tion the coining summer. base on the Lcaeuc loam. Terms have been with the St. Paul and Minneapolis clubs, o" wii'h Mr. Krautnofi' for Pickett, who reverts Prominent among me that one Worcester man,who has promised the Western Association, is going into thi them is the Buckeye Club. This club was agreed upon by letter between the Triumvirs to subscribe a to the Kansas City under the reserve rule. and the great third bascman, big sum, expressed the general hotel business in this city. He, andtwoothei The Western club organized some three years ago, and from a and it only re­ sentiment in this way: WORCESTER'S POSITION. is said to have offered the "kid team" has grown mains for him to put his name to the con­ well-known business men have leased the Athletic Club Pickett and outfielder Jimmy from season to season "I think this talk about the people of this The Feeling In Favor of Enterin Washington House in this city, and will prob until now they claim to have some of the tract. Billy may possibly captain the nine city not Bums for Slik'beck. 1 unless they should being willing to support a New Eng­ League Than tli« Proposed Now England ably open up about the hist of April or tht RESULT strongest amateur talent in Stark and adjoin ing try Stovey in that posi land League club is all buncombe. I (ion'l OF SlIAKSIG'S LABORS. counties. The tion. League A Preliminary Organization, Ktc. first of May. Hawes has a \arge number o Meanwhile Manager Sharsig captured the boys have been very success­ * * * * » know a great deal about base ball, but 1 friends in this city that will wish him success ful the past winter in raising funds to carry think they WORCESTER, Mass., Feb. 10. Editor SPORT­ fine Rochester pitcher Calihan. That is, he Manager Irwin is getting will support a New iMiglam" ING Lli'E: The fact in his new enterprise. secured his release them through the season of '91. Recently his Association League club if it plays good games. I know- that Worcester was from Rochester's reserva­ they gave an excellent nine into shape slowly. awakening from the nap siie has been taking Billy Mcadc, of Holy Cross College fame tion and had a talk with Calihan as to terms. dance for the benefit that I would sooner see a three-minute trot will probably pitch for a New England League of their exchequer, and as a result of the One of his shrewdest moves from a money ting race in bit.'je ball matters had scarcely been an­ The man has not signed yet, but will as view was in getting Paul Radford. if it was neck and neck all the way nounced when the team next season. soon as project netted about ninety dollars last week. Paul van than a 2:30 trot that was a procession. I city was almost over-run the club is ready to accede to his Seeing they always a great favorite in this town, and wil with base ball men. In r-pite of the fact that Ronche and Manning, Billy McGuirk figure. Sharsig then took a run up to New had assurance of enough cash, be think it is the same in base ball. If th< last F.irrell and McGuanc, Harry McGuire ami Capt. William Bast, in company with Mana­ a good card. He showed last season thai clubs play close games the year's team did not finish the season Haven and purchased from the New Haven lie could play short stop, people would jus Worcester is looked upon Tricky Flynn, all of this city, arc first-clas! Clab that clever ger Ferd Roth, went to Cleveland this week and that is where IK as soon see them, even if the League is uo as a most desirable young siiort stop Corcoran, to order suits, will undoubtedly be this year. As a run city, and v.'c arc now in a position to choose players and would prove excellent men for of last season's Pittsburg Players' Club. On which will be as fine a co-tume getter he has few the fastest in the country." between two leagues. We arc the New England League season of '91. the way home from New as any Keen on the local diamond. The club superiors. It used to be ai wanted to fill Haven he sto pped has also secured old saying here that if "Rad" once reached NEW KNGI.ASD NUGGETS. out the Eastern end of the proposed Eastern Martin Courtncy, the well-known reporte; oft in Reading and had an interview with Ted the services of Ray Markle, first he was sure to get round and John Irwin won't be without a plnoo. Hav League, but not half so badly on the J)tiily JV>»">', of this city, would be an Larkin. a rising young amateur pitcher, to do the score. as we arc twirling for the team. Ray After seven years Paul will be playing n erhill wants him tor manager, and Worcester wanted by the men who want to form a New excellent manager for Lowell next season Unless the Board of Control upsets the says his contract home again. He has not been is talking about him. England League. The dust raised Martin is up to all the fine points of the game lans of with the Buckeyes will be as good a position in a Boston by thu Manager Slmrsig by Dei'mittm;; as the Canton Tri-State Club nine since the League club here won the Harry Spence has written again that he train which took Manager Burnham out of and a better man can't be secured to place ; ?lierbiiuer and Stovey to leave the club, the has to oiit-r this would like to get down into the New Eng the city had team in the field to represent Lowell in th< season. We hope to be able in a short liuio championship in '83. not time to settle when Thorans Athletic team will be made up as follows to give With Radford comes Stricker, a very strong land circuit. P. Lovell, of Boston, and Harry Putnain, of New England League next season. this season: Pitchers, Weyhing, Chamber­ the Canton readers the full p:>rs-innel second baseman, John Burdock is "on deck" again, am Salem, were with us offering inducements The base ball enthusiasts hers are jubilant lain, Callihan, of the Buckeye ball team. Captain 15-ist is and a good one for our new for If listed and Bradley; catchers, at present book-keeper team. writes me that he would like to manage am us'to join forces with them in organizing a over tlie reorganization of the New Englam Cross, Milligan and a new back stop who for ilie William But this is not captain a team in the New England League New England League, lint, to League. The base ball lover can now look will be Barber Company, the largest feed commis­ all. Manager Irwin ha> tell the. truth, signed shortly; first base, Larkin; sion house in Canton, and signed a pitcher during the week that is, hi I should like to sec "Black Jack" play I do not think cither of them was obliged to for some first-class and exciting games. second ba^c, Bierbauer; third base, Joyce; to his active inter­ has a pitcher if another game. In his prime ho was the king do!!' his overcoat on account __ F. P. T. short est is due much of the success of tha club, the League club don't ciain of the warmth of slop, Corcoran; left field, Wood; centre both financially him, and I don't believe they want Kid Mud «l his position. Ho fays he is in perfect con the reception accorded them. Worcester docs field, Hoy or Van Dyke; right field, Stovey and otherwise. den, for Kid is (he man. The Kid lias dom dition, and playing base ball to keep himsel not want any New England League in hers OUTLOOK AT PORTLAND. or Van Dyke; substitutes, Pickett and Shei- FRANK. J. BALI.ARD. some great pitching in his day, but has no 60. MUGWUMP. if she can help it, and the two gentlemen beck, two excellent infielders. In case Bier­ been a remarkable success learned that fact in Missionary Lovell Makes an Inspection FROM UOIA'OKE. of late. However the few hours they were With Good bauer and Stovey are taken away from the if ho attends to business and keeps in condi in town. They called on E. S. Pierce, one of Results. club, Pickett will play second and HARTFORD HAPPENINGS. PORTLAND, Me., Van Dyke News of tlie Stai-H Shining Brightly Tlicre tion he can pitch ball now about as well a: the directors of the old association, and he Feb. 10. Tom Lovell become a fixture in right. It is likely that Doyle Diss:i!isnotl Willi Coluinb-is. We. IIP ever could. No Improvement In tlie Local Situation-' favored a New England League. But then of Boston, and Frank Leonard, of Newbury Buffinton may also be signed, and Mars, the port. tb<: committee appointed by the New IIOLYOkE, Feb. 10. Editor SPOirrixo Early in the week he signed an agreemeni President Lang's Lutcst Move, Ktc. he docs not love Manager liurnham and young pitcher brought out by the Syracuse LIFK: Seeing nothing in your valuable topluvwitb the Red Stockings, because i HARTFORD, Ct., Feb. 11. "Editor SPORT would sooner enter the smaller league than England Base Ball League, were in towi Club last year, added to the team. yesterday feeling the public pulse with a paper froin this nest of ball players recently, was understood that he was not on the lis! ING Lli'E: The prospects for profcssiona sec our hustling friend succeed in his efforts The Wagners are paying heavily for their I thought I would inform you in rcg.'.rd to> sent in by the League club. base ball the coming season do not improve to organize the Eastern League. But Mr. view to establishing a strong club in this base ball experience. Besides their losses on city. Mr. Lovell was seen by your corrcs the condition of our stars. I mustsiy ihat Manager Irwin counts on three pitchers foi President Long has written to Harry Put Pierce is about the only one who docys favor last season and their share of the expense of all of them are taking the best of care of the season Haddock, Madden and Radbourn nam and McGunniele, who are interested in the small league. ppndent, and stated that several prominen buying out Rochester, Toledo and Syracuse, gentlemen had been seen, all of whom were themselves and are apparently in fine fettle. He is in Chicago now representing Prebiden the formation of a New England League Since my last letter the gentlemen inter they-have to put out money in big chunks to "Smiling Mickey" mid his Gordon - eHer, "'. Prince, and will see Radbourn before he re He suggested the committee appointed at the ested in base ball have held a meeting and enthusiastic, and expressed, their belief tha secure their team for next season. a club properly managed would go through "Buck," take a spin of five or six mi'.os on turns. It the "old boss" wears an Associa recent meeting mnke a trip to Hartford. Mr effected a temporary organization by electing As the Philadelphia Club is liable to lose the country roads everyday. Dick Burn* is tion uniform next season he ought to be a L-aiig feels that a few words from outsiders George S. Davis, a director of last season's tteseason all right. Sanders, by reason of the latter's retirement, j^With a proper salary limit, rigidly ad working in a cigar store and has a hunkering star in that class, for he can pitch with any of would go a good way toward arousing tin club, temporary president. The advocates of it behooves the club to look about for another for politics. Connie Doyle looks !!!; . .1 two- thpm when he wants to. old-time enthusiasm of the Hartford base bal the Now England League paid him a visit hired to," said Mr. Lovcl]. "1 see no reason good pitcher. Wouldn't Radbouru about fill wiy Portland should not Support a good clul. year-old and expects to goto New Haven Tom Brown, by the VV.TV, heard that he was cranks. and tried to induce him to ntfend the Boston the bill nicely? once more. His brother John, however, does not on the Boston Club's list, and is also No rcply.it this writing has been receivw meeting Wednesday night, \vithont success in the New England League next season What an allurement there is in the new! The local press has promised ils hearty sup not feel satisfied at being obliged to go IMI-K secured by a conditional agreement. He from eitO: of the gentlemen mentioned He wants an Eastern League, and is not back The Wagners are reported as having accepted to Columbus, being dissatisfied with his sur­ wants badly to stay in this town, and will Prcsidcn' '^aiig received a letter a short time ward about advocating it. He realizes that port, and n meeting will be called next week Hoy's terms of $2500 without a murmur, and tafonn an association and placing it on roundings there and believing that he MH certainly do so if the committee does not in­ ago fro- catcher Stallings, of last year', the club would stand a- batter chance ot yet are higgling "with that faithful stand-by play to better advantage in some other teum, club, int, ring as to the prospects for 1S(>1 making money in the smaller league, but he rmanont basis." and equally good outfielder, George Wood, terfere. Mr. Leonard believed that Portland conli has asked for his release. To my mind, tk * » » * * Mr. Stallings jsnow in the South, but wouk is also aware of the fact that nine out of every over a salary no larger thau that cheerfully dissatisfied player should not be rettiin-d on gladly play in Hartford again. His letter ten people in Worcester want the Eastern » >port a good team as well as any city ir. accorded a new man. I have heard many people ask whether or not w England, and saw no reason why any team; there are too many player- > > 'ha both clubs would open the season here on which I was permitted to read, showed tha League. At the meeting to which I referred n ABOUT BACK SALARIES. market. Manager Haekctt and mv f ira he recognized the fact that Hartford, committee often was appointed to solicit sub­ rest City should not be represented in tin In regard to the charge that t'.io players of Fust Day, and how they couVl do it without uu.de w England Leagu?. engaged in business here, but ' " ">tli cenfiictiiiK dates. fiivoi-ablc circumstances, was a first-cbss bal scriptions, and they find in their travels that the Philadelphia Players' Club had not re­ anxious to sniff the fresh summer ai I'll tell you how and it'll undoubtedly town. Stallings is 0113 of the most gentle the people will contribute for the Eastern ceived their salaries, President J. Earle ____C. L. FAIIJ!. v . . >' he done. What's the matter wi'.h the rival manly and intelligent, as well as one of the League $5 where they will not give $1 for the . Jillv Sunday is putting in the winte Wagner says:. "That is partly true. Except teams ulaviug together on Fast Day? They most skillful players, that ever wore a Hart New England League. They want a better pieaoKisg. He is a terrific pulpit hitter. l-'ognrty, none of the Players' directors But- Herman Long is boilingout »' i > if 4 !»**> THE SIPORTINX} LIFE. Feb. 14

ures up to $125,000 upon advice and got it. ganization. The California League is open latter because he was in debt to a brewing Selah! PEHSOML NEWS ARD GOSSIP. to him at any time. firm which started him in business last winter BASE BALL. SPALDING'S WOLFISH GAME. Guy Hecker has been released by Pittsbarg. Leech Maskrey, the old Louisville player, and had signed over part of next season's TRIGGER. Spalding's move against the $6000 held out Catcher Zinimer has re-signed with Cleve who played in England last year, lias been salary to the concern. from Addisou in the Chicago settlement and land. signed to manage Tacoma, of the Pacific Landlord Coogan, of the Polo Grounds, AN AMERICAN ABROAD. desire to pay himself the $3600 which Bald­ Northwest League. suggests a horse railroad to run from Third win, Williamson, Pettit and Catcher Jim McGuire will sign with Wash­ Macalester at Monte Carlo A Stow H Sullivan bor­ ington. The Boston Grand Army men want to stop avenue, at One Hundred and Twenty-ninth BRHNELL'S BUDGET. rowed during the world's tour is the wolf act all sports on Memorial Day. Is this iu re­ street, cross town to the Polo Grounds. The Loses Him Itotli Money and Faint'. sure, but very like Spalding. The idea of Cleveland has made no offer for Tom turn for the courtesies extended by the Tri­ Harlem River boats can accommodate the News comes from Monte Carlo of the rcsnt asking such men as ComUkey, Boyle,0'Neil, Brown. umvirs last season? public in much quicker time. of the Prix du Casino. America's represe IDLE AND NEEDLESS ASSOCIATION etc., to pay the bad claims of such a man, no Catcher George Stalliugs has signed with The youngest base ball magnate to-day i« An effort will be made to get the old At­ tative at tlie International pigeon shoot faiK matter what chances may be ottered, would San Jose. President Harry McCormiek, of Omaha. He lantic Association team, of Newark, into the to win a prize in the miiin event. Agaiil BREATHINGS OF WAR. be amusing if it wasn't so instructive. Harry W. Putnam is to be manager of the is but 21 years of age. Walter Hewitt must International League. Manager Burnham, Italian shooters have won the rich event. * SOMB KERNELS OK NEWS. Lynn Club. take a back seat now. of New Haven, visited Newark on Monday Charles Macalester, the Philadelphia!!, wasl actually held It looks to me as if the reported signing of Dunlap says he will not captain the Wash­ The New York Club will release Burkett and had a talk about the matter with some of in respect by the "bookies" as­ Hoy with the Athletics wasn't true. If it is, ington team. the owners of the Newark franchise. sembled at Monte Carlo. They made him Ewing Called Down Once Hore-The to Cleveland at Glasscock's request. The the tavorite for the grand prize at 100 to ti the club has a moat valuable man. The Washington team will be known as the young man, however, would rather play in John M. Ward sailed for Europe on Satur­ Young McGill's services for 1891 are said "Nationals." some good minor league. day last by the Urabria. A large number of against, with the next nine at ]00 to 4. the Cincinnati Situation-Some to be held by his father at $3500 a prepos­ friends were next ten at 100 to 'A, and the famous snots, Ad Gumbert, it is said, is holding out for a The Cleveland Club has released pitcher at the wharf to say good-bye. Lord De Clifford and Sig. Guidicini at 40 to terous price, though the kid is a good colt. $4000 salary. He will go by boat from London to Naples, A local idea is to put McKean into the out­ Bakely from reservation. The Boston Red 1 each. There were i.'7shooters at $40 each, to Kernels ol News. The Boston League team is to repor t for Stocking Club has accepted hia services; and return gradually over the continent, field, Alvord on third and Tebeau at short. reaching home about the 1st of March. which was added $4000 and an object d'art McKean played the outfield villainously, duty March 15. Washington also claims him. conditions, 5 birds at 26 metres and 7 at 27 Von der Ahe is not being interviewed very Eddie Seward is reported to be at Hot Danny Richardson is to have his salary in­ metres. No less than 18 killed all at the CLEVELAND. O., Feb. 12. Editor SPORTING too in 1888 and the experiment ought not to creased from $2600 to $2800, which is about as LIFE: There's war talk in the air, and, as be repeated. much nowadays. Springs trying to get his arm into shape shorter rise, but or.ly two were fortunate at again. If he does he will be one of the cork­ small an increase as the New York Club the 27 metres, viz., the two Italians, Count usual with talk only, it comes from the The true inwardness of J. P. O'Neill's The Boston League Club has accepted. could well make. Taking his ability into American Association whichj on the eve of move for Tebeau came out the other day. He Billy Nash's terms. ing good pitchers of the times. Lucca Gujoli and Sig. Verri. Rowe and White had done considerable consideration, Richardson is the lowest paid The latter, a new man, in his first season, the National Board's decision in the cases of had an imaginary hold on Stovey and was to The Yale College ball team will play at second baseman in the country even now. Stovey and Bierbauer, half declares that un­ have landed him here iu exchange for Te­ Baltimore on March 27. corresponding with the Washington Club be­ missed his thirteenth bird, and the winner of less they go where they should go there must beau. Of course, although Hanlon went to fore they were much to their surprise re- Pitcher Jim Stafford, who finished the sea­ the Prix d'Ouvcrture, Count Uojoli, added Ed Williamson may retire from the dia­ son with the Buffalo Players' League Club $2058 and the handsome piece of be a fight, full of business and National New Bedford on the business, the scheme mond and go into business. reserved by the Pittsburs: Club. silver to his Agreement chips and general debris. The couldn't succeed. Stovey i.s his own man, Cleveland tried hard to get Stovey but and did creditable work, is wintering in Buf­ estate. The second prize was worth $1770; Hark Baldwin claims to be as good a sign falo, and ean'be addressed at 1428 Main street, the third, $1370, was divided between Mr. Eastern clubs are in a group that feel this and I thought worse of the Athletics chance painter as base ball player. the latter preferred playing in the East, way at this time. Barnie is said to be espe­ when I heard that he had signed with the other things being equal. Boston's League he being disengaged. His brother John, also Kennedy and Count Trauttmasdorff. Tho cially belligerent. It is Barnie's annual Boston League team. It is a poor time for Lurry Twitchell is doing base ball work on Club made "other things equal." a pitcher, is attending Holy Cross College. bird that Mr. Macalester missed was slow, spell, as it seems. Barnie has had three of Stovey to take chances now, and I am in­ a Columbus evening paper. It was singular that the only players turned Speaking of the possible landing of Tom and he missed it as he has so often done simi­ them already, though. The Players' League clined to believe he had a good guarantee "Cub" Stricker has become the owner of a over by Pittsburg to the National Board' Loftus at Chicago as a manager of the pro­ lar birds in this country. It "hung," and ht contingent in the Association is tipped oil' as when he moved. small farm near Cleveland. should have been famous ex-pitchers Mor­ posed new club, the Pittsburg Leader de­ literally shot over it with both barrels. leaders and good fighters, too. Gramercy! CLEVELAND CLUB NEWS. George Miller is booked to play Pittsburg'a ris, McCormiek and Pete Conway. clares. "A Chicago Association club with Macalester also shot in the Prix d'Ouver. fifty cents admission and no Sunday games hire at $20, with $600 and a purse of silver \Vhat fools men be when they're getting the The Childs-Stricker-Radford deal is not short field, Roat going to third. The Boston League team will take its usual dinky-dink and no way of relief is in sight. finished yet, though everything looks well will not need a manager, it will need a re­ added. He was among the fourteen who Harry Spenee will undoubtedly fill some spring trip to Washington and Baltimore, killed their five straight. In shooting oft'ho As I live and move and breathe, I don't and Stricker and Radford have signed con­ New England berth this season. starting about the last of March and returning ceiver." know a good base ball fighter outside the ditional agreements with Boston. Stricker's Loyal little Stricker says that within ten days missed his ninth bird, and the prize was Pitcher Fred Smith, of Toledo, has been to Boston in timeJQr. the Fart Day game. finally won by Count Gajoli, with-fhirteeii National League except Johnson, and he price is said to be $3000. Childs' price is signed by the Red Stocking after the Players' League campaign opened rising and Club. ,-I;ip Plfee. tlie old-time ball player, is still he was satisfied straight, M. Lepot, who was second for tha wobbles at times. Then, snys the chart of the JJarnie is accused of interference. Sam Trott 'anxious to become a it was going to end in failure, bottle that never will be fought, the Western He wants Childs himself and just at this is showing excellent judgment in League umpire. His but he was not one of those who would hesi­ same event last year, missing his thi'rlei nth time the selection of his Washington team. ambition will not be gratified, because Presi- tate to put his shoulder to the wheel bird. Including the silver the prize \VHS wing is to be made to fight. Von der Ahe is ami iu this League spat the Bald Eagle (tenj^Young long ago complctcdJiisjjlaJL- --.. and do touted as already in line, and even White is decidedly unpopular. Arthur Irwiu, too, Arthur Irwin is said to have a line out for the best he could as long as he was in the worth $978. It was conceded that in a long Wings and his Columbus crew are to be raised Childs' price when he went to see him pitcher Elmer Smith, of Kansas City. Presttteftt^-Eodea, ef"fn~e Boston League new movement. race Macalester could beat the party. swung into line. The dinky-dink is said to last week. Wilmot may be brought from NedHanlon claims that Spalding has en­ Club, says the Board of Control has no busi­ Jos. F. Quigley, who formerly played in Macalester won the third prizein theG rand hurt even them. Whoop! Johnson has been Chicago and Delehanty contributed by Phila­ dorsed Pittsburgh claim on Bierbauer. ness to tinker with Stovey's case, as itdoesn't the Eastern League and who umpired in Poule d'Essai at Monte Carlo. He killed all gracefully and cheerfully informed by mail delphia. These with Daviswill make up the Crogan, the old centre field guardian, is at come under any law in the base ball code. 1887-'88, is a candidate for the management ot his birds, as did 15 others. In shooting "miss find otherwise that he and Cleveland outfield next season. It will be a home in Wheeling, W. Va., disengaged. Baltimore has offered Pittsburg dates on and out" at 28 metres the American held hia his Cincinnati some New England League club. He is a own up to the twelfth property have most chance in this soon-to-be- good one. Virtue, McKean. Childs and Te­ Jerry Denny has arrived in Indianapolis April 4, 6 and 7, and Washington, 8, 9 and resident of Lynn, Mass. Last season he man­ bird. It was Uien so fishting Association, but had told his friends beau will be the infield. That's strong, too. en route from San Francisco to New York. 10. These will be accepted in case Pittsburg aged the Dover, N. H., Club, giving that city dark that a postponement had been ofiered takes a Southern trip, which seems and refused. Macalester missed, leaving the that if seven clubs will put the right kind of Young, Beatin, Viau and one or two others Latham, Radford, Wheelock and Ed Crane certain. the best team it ever had. a pledge on paper he may will be the pitchers, and Zimmer and Buck- The New York World asks rather point­ English shooters, Horton and Barker, to di­ consider their offer. are practicing together daily in South Boston. Third baseraan George Meister should not vide the first and second prizes, $1373. Mac­ Otherwise, he'll take Lawyer Russell's ad­ ley, if a deal with New York goes through, edly: "Will Glasscock lose the title of 'Jack be overlooked by managers in need of a the catchers. Not by any means Ralph Johnson has, 'tis said, given up the Spiker' and 'contract-breaker,' alester getting the third prize worth $592. vice. strtiid pat in Cincinnati, make an alli­ a weak further walking match plans for the present. and here­ capable infielder. He played in the Michi­ ance with Aaron Stern, and fight for glory team that. Bob Leadley is charmed with after be known as Glasscock, the philanthro­ Chicago has been beset with base gan State League last season and had a bat­ and spoils together. Childs. ball man­ pist?" ting average of .349 and a fielding averaee of CHAMPION SHOTS MEET. It's a wicked world, but John Brush is The reserve list sent to the National Board agers recently like flies in the middle of Au­ League organs need not worry about gust. Tom 931. He can be addressed 118 Spring Gar­ Great Match Between Eiliott and Budd at not the strongest imp in the game at this stage contained these names: Zimmer, Sutcliffe, Loftus. At the proper time he will bob up den avenue, Allegheny, Pa. of it. In the fighting talk the local people O'Brien, Gruber, Beatin, Stricker, Tebeau, The Chicago League Club will play in serenely in a snug berth. lie is too good a Clinton Won by the Former. Columbus April 15 for the first Says the Pittsburg Leader:—"Spalding has At Clinton, la.. Feb. 7, the great match for "shivered," but were able to say that such McAleer, Young, Viau, Virtue, McKean, Al­ time since man to remain idle or in an insignificant po­ found a way to collect money owed him by threats would cut no figure and that all vord and Davis. 1876. sition. 100 live birds, *100 a side, between J. A. K. certain players who accompanied him round Elliott, of Kansas City, champion of Amer­ clubs would probably pledge themselves to The notables turned adrift are Faatz, The Portland Club has accepted the ser­ Dunlap's contract with Washington is for the world. Trust Spalding to get his dues if stand by the 'Board's decision before it was Twitchell, Bakely aud Gilks, the latter for vices of centre fielder McQuade, of Minne­ ica, and C. W. Budd, of Des Moines, ex- but one year and exempt5) him from reserva­ it does take several years to bring things champion of the country and present holder made. The Association, even iu its recon­ generally being outclassed. Radford, Stricker, apolis. tion. He will start for the Hot Springs on round his way." The Leader is evidently ac­ structed form, is a pretty old creature to be Gruber and O'Brien are held for commercial of Iowa's championship, took place. J. A. Nearly all of the Columbus papers are try­ March 1 to get in shape to play tha game of quainted with the Chicago chief. 11. Elliott won the choice talking iu broad daylight about fight. The purposes alone. Not one will be on the ing to manage the Columbus team for Gus his life. and took his place. record is against the old lady. She's got de­ Cleveland team of 1391. The Boston Reds Arthur Irwin's catalogue of catchers' Then came a wonderful exhibition of skill, Schmelz. In the course of his European toor, John gloves, just issued, is a very r.cat pamphlet. for he got forty-seven straights, with a feat and failure in her system too deeply for have a notion toward Bakely, O'Brien, Gru­ Gil Hatfield ber and McAleer. Washington promises to play great ball M. Ward may take in Monte Carlo. The The averages of all the players in the Na­ claimed miss at the forty-eighth, scoring even the bath and mercury cure. HotSprings would like a next season now that the Ewiug incubus is procession of losers there will doubtless re­ isn't in it when you talk of remedies for couple of them, and St. Louis is said to want tional League, Players' Lf-nsue and American forty-nine out of his first fifty. C. W. removed. mind him of the experience of the magnates Association for the na'-'t-srajon are included Budd followed him and lost his third bird, quitters, such as the Association has proved McAleer, although they haven't aaked about last year. him yet a peculiarly Von der Ahcisli move. The Portland (Or.) Club would like to in the pamphlet and it makes a pretty sou­ dead just six inches out ot bounds, but scored itself iu the past. There's no question about have Gienalvin, of Chicago, as captain all the right in the Stovey and Bierbauer Mac is a most manageable and talented and The New York Press perpetrates this joke venir for all lovers of the {,'i'nie. straight to his thirty-second, a right-hand cases being with it, but might's ru,'ht in base player. And O'Brien is one of the most manager. at the expense of deaf-mute Hoy: "Hoy in The various leagues ars lighting for the quarter driver, which he missed with both ball, and, as it seems to me, the old base ball valuable pitchers in America, with a knack Howard Earle, if he plays with Minneapo­ the only base ball player in the land who possession of good players. If the outlook of barrels, but then scored straight thereafter to lady hud better be proving her case to Mr. of hitting the ball and easily acquiring a lot lis, will cover first base, and Ryn will go to does not weary his friends talking about base ball were not favorable, there would be fifty, when the referee announced Elliot! Krautboff, a fair man, and a very keen one, of popularity. Gruber, too, is a most valu­ left field. himself." little interest in the signing of men. All this forty-nine, Budd forty-eight out of fifty. than "hollering" about the way she's been able pitcher, and outside of one weakness The Lebanon Club has released catcher IT. Dunlap may have one more chance to show scrambling is a good indication, for it shows Elliott then scored straight to his sixty- gaffed. There's three votes on that Board. well known Bakely is as good or better than M. Koons and third baseman Jim Graham his captaining ability in Washington. But that the business men behind the game are fourth bird, a clean miss, but after that killed If things are right and men honest in their he. Leadley leanea toward catcher Grimm, from reservation. would he have imagined a few years ago that confident of a bright prosperous future for the every bird to the end of the match, scoring 49 classes we cau place Thurman and Rogers gone to Milwaukee, and Jim McGuire, going The Boston Red Stocking Club has signed he would come down from the League to the sport. out of the last 50 a grand total of 98. Budd, all right. KrAuthofT holds the balance. He to Washington, but expects to get Buckley, a college infielder whose "identity is kept se­ Association? Manager Frazor has been in Baltimore try­ on his last half, missed his seventy-seventh con be trusted if past records go, and base and was therefore forced to drop his leaning. cret for the present. It turns out that Pittsburgh offer for Te- ing to get Childs to sign with Cleveland. bird and scored straight till the ninety-ninth, ball doesn't acrobntise a man very quickly. NEWS NOTES AND COMMENTS. beau was on condition that it secured Stovey Childs is obstinate, however, and Manager killing the one hundredth clean total, 90. The Lincoln Board of Trade 124 strong- The conditions were Prove your cuse to him, Mrs. Association, The local papers say that "Cub" Stricker met the other day and by resolution endorsed for Cleveland. Hanlon wanted him and he Irwin is under the impression that War a fifty yard boundary, you'll got a fair show, and the case will, I be­ is to get $3000 from Boston next season. promised to play only in a League club, but Eagle Barnie has been pouring sweet noth­ each man thirty yards from the trap. Tha the Lincoln Ball Club. match for 100 Peorias, $100 a side, between G. lieve, be decided as it should be. Don't talk Alvord's wife has been near death's door, At least eight of the players representing chose Boston. ings into Clarence L. Childs' ear with an en­ fight and run like thunder, as you always but is now deavor to inculcate the idea that Clarence M. Leffingwell, of Clinton and Charles E. recovering. St. Paul on the diamond this season will Pittsburg has givon ::p all notion of Te- Strawn, of Jacksonville, 111., was not shot, Lave in the past. It's a bad plan to tie to. Get Stevens, the cardist. was h»r» and rr.adc - stand nearly six feet high. beau and doesn't want Jiulvey. The Pitts- should continue to linger in the Association your facts in shnpe, and if the men are deal with lrwi« fur Boston. He may also get and play in the Baltimore Club. the latter forfeitinz his $25 deposit. A The Minneapolis Club has re-signed ground- burgs' third baseman will be Roat, whom notable event of the day was the shooting awarded to you see that yon get them and the Cincinnati card. President O'Neil regards as the coming man Catcher Earle requests us to state that he are not bilked after the decision «'» '"• your Sam Trott is here chasing Jim McGuire keeper Murphy. He has the best kept park has of fourteen out of fifteen live birds by Hugh, in the Western Association. for the place. not signed with Sioux City, as reported. the twelve-year-old son of W. B. Leffingwell. favor. and Jersey Bakely for a battery. He signed Second baseman Denny Fitzsjerald, for­ He wired his terms to the club, upon request, Visncr on his way here. Ex-President McConnell, of the Toronto some weeks ago and they were accepted. The little fellow is a phenomenal shot. EWING'B CROOKED TONGUE. Club, is willing to lend a hand toward organ­ merly of the Athletic Club, is wintering at The "Buck" Ewimc's crooked tongue has been If Philadelphia will relcose Delehanty Hartford. His broken ankle is completely club, however, has tendered him no contract, Cleveland may try him in the outfield. izing a new Toronto Club. but keeps putting it off. Meantime other Random Shots. going again. At Now York he dropped into Kansas City's centre fielder, Billy Hoover, healed, and he was never iu better condition The Hartford Gun Club, of Hartford, Ct., will 18f*0 midsummer history and said: "I saw a It's settled that Tebeau will playthird base for good work. good places arc slipping away, which makes for and captain the Clevelands of 1891. is traveling in New Jersey as agent of the Earle hot under the collar. He now says he hold a tournament on Feb. 19. disposition on the part of every club in the Armour Packing Company. Curt Welch did not drink after he joined Players' Longue to quit, and eucli club was The Cleveland Club will have nothing to will accept the next good offer that comes A new club club, knoffn as the Elm Quo do with any of its old pitchers and has The Harvard nine is practising in Wins- the Baltimores last summer, and he has given along was recently organized at Elm Station, Pa. working quietly to get all it could out of it. it out that he will hew close to the line the if he doesn't hear from Sioux City iu I went to Mr. Talcott dropped Gilks very hard. low's Back Bay Rink in BoSton under Cap­ short order. The Laolede Pistol Club, of St. Louis, Mo., in and Col. McAlpin and tain Dean coming season and play it out on the blue told them of the things I had heard, and, be­ Ed Beatin called in on me Wednesday on and John Clarkson. ribbon policy. Consolidation is fashionable. The Crockery claimed to be the largest and oldest in tha his way to Hot Springs after signing. As It is said that Aaron Stern's firm has an United States. ing iu their employ and having a friendly " .Pitching talent, is the one great essential City and Eclipse clubs, of East Liverpool, O., feeling usual, he had trouble with and parted from agreement with him not to have any future which have been bitter rivals for three years, for them, 1 did not like to see them his trunk of a~w'iiin'ihg organization. A team mav be Steps are being taken to have a Canadian lose any more money." The disposition he en route. F. H. BUUNELI,. financial interest in base ball. will be consolidated for the coming season un­ team compete at Creed moor this year for tue slightly deficient in batting and fielding der the title of Crockery City Base saw was with eyes a_skew and turned by the Morgan Murphy's salary will, 'tis said, be strength, but if it is strong in the box it will Ball Asso­ Hilton trophy. stories poured into his ear by the League men A BEalAKKABLE PITCHER, not far from $4000. Wow, but that's a stiff make itself felt. ciation. Manager W. A. Calhoun, who has con­ Dr. W. F. Carver is, without question, to-day figure for an Association club. ducted the affairs of the Association through li e was meeting and working and who were Neither Ward nor Byrne the moat wonderful twelve-gauge pigeon shot in. using him. Who 1» Full of Crotchets and Occasion­ The Menominee team, of the Michigan will dictate what fourteen years of successful ball playing, ally Rather Enjoys Being Hit Hard. salary the former is to receive for managing, will retire from active service and G. Y. the world. He never was defeated in an indi­ Then he says: "At the meeting held here State League, is to be managed by short stop captaining and playing second base in Brook­ vidual match. in New York after the season closed the re­ Fred Sciimitt, who pitched part of last sea­ Geo. Keerl, of Marinette, Wis. Trn vis will control the destinies of the team presentative of every club got up and said son for the Pittsburg League team, was a lyn, but it would be safe betting to place it at for 1891. We«t»ood, N. J., has a promising young lady C. C. Chase has been elected president of over $i>000 per annum. crack chot in the person of Migs Carrie Post. that his club would not spend another cent to queer chap. He took sudden notions while the Oshkosh Base Ball Association, in place The Boston Red Stockings, during the carrv on the battle. That was the time they in the box and changed his delivery without The Brooklyn Player's League Club still week, signed Kid Madden and Paul Rad- She will take any old muzzle loading shotgun of E. P. Sawyer, who declined. owes Manager Charles Ward back salary. It and break five out of every six glass balls. all showed their hand. I urged Mr. Tulcott consulting his catcher. Every means to M. H. Nichols, of Lynn, is mentioned as ford. Madden's contract is conditional upon aud Col. McAlpin then to get things settled change his mind proved futile. He remained an also owed John M. Ward about $2000. Did release from the Boston League Club's reser­ Shooting crows from the trap is a new "fad" available man for the secretaryship of the it settle with him or was that left to the as soon as possible, aud.bcuan.se they got fixed obstinate and threw the ball past the batter proposed New England League. vation. Manager Irwiu also went to Cleve­ with some of the shooters of Philadelphia and first there was a great cry." Buok knows without paying the least attention to the re­ Brooklyn League Club? land and made an agreement with Stricker New Jersey, and during the last few months this to be false. Did Boston, Philadelphia or monstrances of catcher, captain or manager, In Cincinnati they labor under the impres­ While ball players have broken upon the for the latter to sign as soon as Childs signed two or three matches at these birds have been Cleveland ever say they would not spend lie acted by starts and fits just as the impulse sion that Tom Loftns will yet be found man­ stage and into the newspapers, it is worthy of with Cleveland. All the League clubs have thot. aging the Cincinnati team of 1891. remark that not one of the clan another cent at any New York meeting? The struck him. The Pittsburg Pout relates the ever entered waived claim to Stricker except Pittsburg, A movement is under way to combine all tha trickster who played both ends against the following incidents of his career with the The captaincy of the Boston Leajjue team a forty day starve-yourselt-to-death match as which is thus holding Stricker until the will lie between Nash and Stovey, with a sort of winter amusement. ri6e clubs and real shooting societies of New middle all summer knows better. Pittsburg team: Bierbauer case is decided. Irwin also got York and vicinity into one great association for Again, Ewing says: "In the nine years "The day before he shut out the Cincin- chances in favor of the first named. President O'Neil], of the Pittsburg Club, the contract of Catcher Honau, of Chicago, Connor and I have played together we have natis Schmitt took Berger with him to buy Cleveland wanted outfielder Brodie, but was in Philadelphia on Saturday last, and from Secretary Brunei!. Pitcher Bakely has the purpose of acquiring suitable property upon not had a harsh word. Neither did we have some shirts. Berger wanted to buy some of Boston wouldn't give him up. The triumvirs signed Phenomenal Smith and Andersou, the also been secured. which good rifle ranges may be erected. any conflict of words lastseason. Such stories the same, but had no money with him. He have decided to use him in Boston. two left-handed pitchers, and practically George Ligowsky, the inventor of the artifi- are circulate;! to give the publi« a wrong im­ borrowed $4 from the pitcher. Next day The latest addition to the Washington Club agreed upon ternis with Maul. BCKLINGTON CALAMITIES. ohil target bearing that name, is in Europe en­ Schmitt deavoring to dispose of several inventions. pression. " How about the call-down Buck pitched a great game, the Cincin- is first baseman McQuery, late of Syracuse. John Burdock, the once-famous second President Chamberlain's Sudden Bereave­ got in Buffalo on the second trip East? If it natis getting only three hits and no runs. lie is a good fielder and a hard hitter. baseman, would like to manage a club in the His latest is harness to be used in the breaking wouldn't embarrass honest Hogcr Connor I'd Schmitt was a proud boy then. After the ment A Ball Man's Death. of field dogs. Short stop McKean, of Cleveland, is will­ New England League, and can furnish four BURLINGTON, la., Feb. 9. Editor SPORT­ iisk him to speak. But it would do no good. game he came to Berger aud said: 'Berger, ing to play in the outfield in order to give clever young players. His address is 610 Dakota has a law setting a limit as to the Buck's time will come. you owe me $4.' ING LIFE: Death has made quite a harvest Alvord a place in Cleveland's infield. Vauderbilt avenue, Brooklyn. around here the last few days. On Saturday, amount of birds per gun that can be lawfully THE CINCINNATI CASE AS IT STANDS. "'I know I do; I'll pay you as soon as we Dufiy does not desire to play in Chicago. shot in a day. It limits nil shooters to twenty- reach the hotel,' answered the catcher. John M. Ward must feel heartily relieved Jan. 31, was buried Frank A. Johnson, at ^ Johnson goes to New York again to- now that he is absolutely free from the New He has property interests iu Massachusetts, one time a member of the old Crescent Ball five birds per day, and although it is a dead "Schmitt calmly went down in his pocket has a fine ofl'er from one of the Boston cluhs, letter, it might be capable of much good if en­ nigiit. While there he'll see Messrs. Prince and drew out $1. York Club and all of its attachments: Club, of this city. He died in Idaho and was iind Talcott together if possible, when some Jimmy Manning wants Kansas City to and declares himself candidly as being op­ brought here for burial. forced. " 'Brrrger, here, take dis. I all de times bay posed to playing in Anson's team. of the Cincinnati details inay be cleared up. de man what- give me good subbort. Dis retain Jack Pickett, playing him at short On last Saturday W. B. Culbertson, of the The Dayton Mercantile Gun Club has been Johnson, on the advice of his lawyers, L. A. makes us sehquare. You hear?' field, and also to re-sign pitcher Sowders. J. Walter Spalding seems to be the head firm Culbertson Sam Wise requests us to deny the report F. W. Chamberlin, president of the Inter­ The Minneapolis Gun Club has chosen these named in the bill of sale. The League says a crazy notion struck the erratic pitcher. system didn't last longer than a June frost. that he is engaged in the saloon business in state League, who was attending and helping new officers: M. Whitcomb, president; H. C. it cannot be sold and that Johnson was given He paid no attention to the signals of the Buffalo. He has not entered thatbusines and the. stricken family of Mr. Culbertson, was So far the Chicago and Pittsburg League taken with Lawrence, vice president; F. C. Lawrence, sec- a chance to defend it at New York, but re­ catcher. Berger tried his best to get him on teams and the Red Stocking and Athletic has no intention of doing so. He is doing a fainting spell and pains in the rotary; George A. Morse, treasurer; John Mar­ fused to do so. Johnson says he had no such the right track, but Schmitt was obdurate. teams are booked nothing, awaiting an offer from some club. head at 10 A. M. aiul despite all that could be chance and was only notified ot his expul­ for a March trip to Florida. done she breathed her Inst at 1:30 that after­ shall, nold captain. Tho officers also compose Finally Berger complained to Hecker, and Catcher Doyle, of Columbus, is indignant, Bob Fergusou, the veteran, is quietly rest­ the board ot directors. sion after it had been made. The notice in both walked up to Sohmitt to induce him to ing at his home in Brooklyn. Bob has not noon. The shock and excitement attending his possession tells him he had been expelled. because, in spite of his excellent work last the death of her friend and neighbor was too switch off. Schmitt listened attentively to season, the club wants to cut his salary $300 made any arrangements for next season, but A CLUB OKGANIZED Spalding told him they hurried up the expul­ it is safe to say that he will be found on the much for her, though she was apparently in what was said and then broke out: Orrie Sutherland, who played in the Mu­ sion and admission of John Brush, who filed " 'Bcrrger, I am de peetcher; you are de staff of umpires in one of the major leagues. good health, It is a hard blow to the family. At the Home of the President ol the Wis­ charges against the Cincinnati Club, for fear tual.*, of Janesville, Wis., as far bnck as 1869, The funeral of both will occur on Tue.'-d«y ketcher. I peetch de ball, you ketch dem. is now proprietor of a large bookstore in that Jack Farrell, the ex-Providence star, has consin State League. that Johnson would restrain them from act­ Now you eo back in your cage and ketch the traveled from Newark to New York'just to next about 2 p. M. All readers of Tun ing in the Cincinnati matter. city. SPORTING LIFE will extend their sympathy MARINETTK, Wis., Feb. 10. Editor SPORT­ balls some more." show that he is not iu the workhouse at Cin­ ING LIFE? The Marinette Base Ball Asso­ There's a mixed-up mess. Some one's " 'Shut up, you lump-headed Dutchman, or None of the National League clubs has as cinnati. The Jack Farrell who was sent out to the stricken family, and those who know lying on the face of -the many men on the reserve lists as the Pitts­ the genial Frank will be shocked to hear this ciation has been incorporated withacapital of papers. Johnson of­ I'll punch your head,' said Berger between by Judge Ermston is the old Detroit player. $3500. with 500 shares. Officers were elected fered Brush, while here, to go to Judge his teeth. burg Club, but none has as few men who are sad uews. JAS. H. LLOYD. stars. The great controversy settled, the base ball as follows: President, Geo. W. Hawley; vice White, of the Cuyahoga County Probate "Schmitt jumped back, shook his fist magnates proceed to fight like cats and flogs president, J. K. Wrisht: treasurer, J. W. P. Court, state the case and abide by his deci­ wildly, and screamed: 'It's a bluff, a dam The only reason why Pfeflcr has not yet ANOTHEK NEWARK STIRRING. sion. That didn't suit the Indianapolis over minor matters. But this does not affect Lombard; secretary, Win. C. Campbell. Tha blttf}!' signed with Chicago is because he and An- tlie life or health of the game. The Striving Ohio Town to Join the Tri- directors are nine, including clothier. He's playing a bold and unscrupu­ son hold different It is only an the above officers "The last game Schmitt pitched for the views on the salary ques­ indication of the strength and spirit that it State League. with A. M. Fairchild, C. M. Elexnor. W. lous game, and is on the ground not very tion. A. Alleghenys was against the Chicagos on June has. NEWARK, O., Feb. 12. Editor SPORTING Brown, E. C. Prescott and C. E. Hitchon. kind ground at that to look after his alleged 12. Probably nobody enjoyed the game Pitcher Stagg says that Yale will have to interests, swapped to the National League Cleveland has one or two young pitchers in LIFE: A strong movement is now on foot A meeting of the State League will be called as much as he did. He was wild, hit hustle this year, as Harvard and Princetou view who are likely to be signed and given a looking toward the .organization of a team by President Mountain to be held in Marin­ for some of the paper given him more or less big Anson in t.!ie ribs, gave twelve bases on will have the best nines they have had for willingly last spring for his Cincinnati Club. chance. Cleveland has generally been quite preparatory to entering the Tri-State League. ette on Thursday, Feb. 12, when a permanent balls, and forced in three runs. He was crazy years. successful with young pitchers, and, in fact, It isalniost a certainty secretary will be chosen and the organization The masters don't love Brush particularly, with delight. The Chicagos hammered him that one or two of and If he ever gets into Cincinnati in good Any club in the need of a competent ground- its successful pitchers of 18S9 were all young­ the cities named as comprising the League perfected. The question of receiving Ocouto unmercifully, but this only seemed to add to keepfr should communicate with Superin­ sters. cannot furnish the wherewithal, and cannot and Watertown will then be acted upon. shape and wants strengthening players it's Schmitt's delight. With a big grin he tendent John good betting that he'll pay tor them, and Ryau, of the old Athletic Arthur Irwin, manager of the Boston P.cd arouse suliieient enthusiasm among their watched the ball shoot from the batter's stick ground. Stockings, is a very hopeful and sanguine people to support a club. Newark being Albany'8 Team Completed. thus give up some of the spoils he exacted and danced gleefully when it struck the The Albany Base Rail Club is now com. so unscrupulously last year. Johnson will Tommy Esterbrook, the dude of the btse young man. In his opinion Boston is sure to equipped with a splendid enclosed park, with ground. He kept up a continual jabber, but ball profession, has been taking the bestcare have a great team this season aud cut a wide a seating capacity of two thousand, and the pleted, and the managers are directing their move in Cincinnati as soon as he gets back paid no notice to anybody. The game went attention to the construction of the new from the East. In the meantime, Brush has of himself this winter, and is iu excellent swath in the race for the Association pen­ grounds are situated near the lines of two to the Chicagos by a score of 16 to 3. Schmitt condition. nant. electric roads, would not incur much expense grounds. The club is a strong one if individ­ a one-dollar Kentucky charter a frugal man walked the plank after the game. He joined ual records go for anything. Here it is: that and may waste a few more dollars be­ The Cleveland Club has dropped &b Manager Hnnlon's mission in Chicago last in placing a team in the League, and with the St. Pauls shortly after and has been Gilks. The reason week was solely to secure Jimmy Ryan. He this fact before them the club stockholders Roach and Hess,catchers; Murphy and Spro- fore we block him off. When the work be­ signed by that club for next season." given is becauseGilks re­ gel, pitchers; Hennigan, first base; Brady. gins the movements will be fast, and there's fused to pitch last season, owing to an alleged fuilcd to connect. President O'Neill at the are desirous of placing a team in the field this same time went Enst and had better luck, season. second base; Burns, short stop; Talford, third a good month yet. weak arm. , base; Gunshnnnon, left Ccld; Bader, centra A Mistake For Players to Note. Pitisburg and Philadelphia have been try­ for he scoured Fogarty's release from Phila­ President McDermith cannot find a better THE MARVELLOUS BROOKLYN' SETTLEMENT. delphia. city than Newark to complete a strong field, and one of the catchers alternating in GRAND ISLAND, Neb., Feb. 4. Editor SPORT­ ing for short stop Smith, of Brooklyn, ' " cir­ right field. Did you ever consider the Brooklyn settle­ ING LIFE: If you will cive ma enough spiceia Byrne is not yet prepared to let his Henry Boyle, Pop Smith, Charley Bassett, cuit, and your correspondent would suggest ment figures in connection with tlie dinky- stand-by go. and Joe Hornung are wanted by Sioux City, that he give this end of the line some of his Tounc ShouSd dink? The stock is $250,000, ot which your valuable paper to correct a mistake I will Be Chairman. Abcll consider if a great favor. Your correspondent Catcher E. Harry Decker is freo to of the Western League. They might consider attention before the final completion of the From the Clercinml I.cft Icr. & Co. get $12o,000 and Goodwin & Co. with any club that will repay to the Pittsbi that a come-down, but they should not forget League circuit. Ninety-nine out.ofevcry lOOofthe dyed-in- $124,000_. aud the latter astute firm give tip from thi3 city, in a recent letter, named that the Western me as mnn.iger of Grand Island Base Ball Club. Club $00 advance money paid him by tl Association is now a "major Any new developments concerning the the-wool enthusiasts in this city agree with Til K $30,000 in cash and $10,000 out of the early re­ organization. league." J organization of a team as mentioned above, SPOUTING LIFK'S opinion that N. E. Young, ceipts for the privilege of getting tlie Brook­ The wide circulation of your f.apcr has brought Barnie cannot induce either Griffin or mo numerous litters from players applying fur C. F. Beardslcy writes us denying; the will be given iu THE SroRTixa LIFK. and not A. Of. Spading, is the proper man ID lyn team to Eastern Park. Holy Moses'. Sliintlle to sign, although he has'offered each ______LICKING. be placed at the head And Lintou triumphs hard aud will share in positions on this team. I wi=h to state th&t I port that he had retired from the diamo of the Board of Control. On the $jOO advance on. his 1*83 salary. Even with The position should be given to one who owes the side benefits of such a deal. Atone time am not miinager of thia team, i'iayers not re­ contrary, he is open to engasemi the advance their salaries would be vastly A Continuous Accompaniment. ceiving nns'.vcrs from tbcir :i|.j'U(.'utions will un- ns manager or outfieldpr'or both eomhin no allegiance to any club. No matter how the firm of Abell & Co. would have sole! out l.nvor than those the Philadelphia Players"' Haz/le "What do think of the base ball broad-mindej a person might be, the pu'oiio for $tio,000. On the voyage to the meeting JersUnd tho reason. I huve not ligtttd for He is now located at Bismarck, N. Dakq Club paid them. future?" Umpire Jack Sheridan is in San Fraiwisi would always be too willing to side against de­ place they ran against one of the wise men next sea-on and ain open for engagement. It is said that Gore was forced to sign with Dazzle "It wiil probably continue to cisions made by a national ofticial who \vai f the National League, whooped their fig­ W. A. RoDBKE. He has not yet done business with any the New York Club upon the terms of the have iis ins andouts." also a local official. Feb. 14. THE 5

R«ds may go to Florida; that, too, is a sub­ value of the plant and every one cried with tween now and the next issue of THE SPORT­ ject that has been given attention." one accord. -Lucky Stern." Several days WASHINGTON WHISPERS. ING LIFE. COLUMBUS CHATTER. On Wednesday Brush showed before the deal was closed President Stern BASEBALL. hia hand by GENERA! MENTION. The Newspaper Boys in This The Exact State of Public Feeling Over City Kicking stating that he would on Thursday apply for told Charley Byrne, of Brooklyn, the price It is the intention of the home managers to incorporation papers for the Cincinnati Base that had been offered him, and the latter re­ the Team Ueing Gathered—Comment —The Players Will be Chosen This Week Upon the New Players—A Handicap to a furnish the grand stand as such structures —President Thurmaii in Chicago—Notes. Ball Club in Covington, Ky. JolinT. Brush marked, "Well, you are a fool or. a chump if nave never before been in this city, and ar­ J. M. Dawson, ex-City Solicitor, and N. Ash- you don't accept it?" Mr. Stern never hesi­ Reserving Club—The Chicago Meeting— COLUMBUS, O., Feb. 10. Editor SPORTING The rangements are about completed with a large LIFE: Last Wednesday the transfer of the CINCINNATTSMnDDLE ley Lloyd, of the wholesale drug firm of tated when once the Players' League money Ground Trouble, Etc. chair making concern in Michigan forsupply- Lloyd Brotlters, are named as three of the was in sight. Sleek Brush's feat of yester­ WASHINGTON. Feb. 12. Kditor SPORTING right to use Chamberlain's services as pitcher ing about fifteen hundred folding chairs of a was made from Manager Schmelz to Manager five incorporators. It is cheaper to take such day, however, knocks Colonel Aaron's gilt- LIFE: My last latter contained an inadver­ neat pattern, such as were shown Director official action in Kentucky than in Ohio, and edged price into the shade. The misfit tent injustice to a couple of the men whom Sharsig, and next season Klton will be found Scanlon the other day. These chairs will with the Association Phillies, or the recon­ MR. TKURMAN'S PROPOSITION FOR A that is the reason the club's legal headquar­ clothier was given the Cincinnati franchise, the home managers have signed, Ilatfield and surpass in comfort and appearance any ever ters will be in the old Commonwealth instead by the National League for $10,000 in paper, Smalloy. Both of these men, I remarked, structed Athletics. There are some who put into a base ball grand stand, cither here affect to believe that the release of Chamber­ TRADE REJECTED. of the Buckeye State. The capital stock is lie watered the stock up to §100,000, and last are clever inlielders, but the Washington or elsewhere, and will, no doubt, add greatly $100,000, but the per cent, to be paid in is not night he made ihc boast that he had disposed public is not at all inclined to enthuse much lain was a bad move on (lie part of Manager to the chances for success in this city. Schmelz. It is argued that Chamberlain was named. Mr. Brush declared Thursday that of it all. Crafty Brush. Maybe he doesn't over cither of them. I did not make this There has been no settlement yet of the Mr. Johnson will find it impossible to prove know his business. The celebrated Ives statement because I did not think that Ilat- one of the strongest pitcher of theteam, all of difficulty about the matter of locating the which is admitted, but it is not a question as A. L Joton's Refusal Based on Good that he possesses a League franchise, and he couldn't trot iu the same class with the Indi­ fieid or Smalley is going to play good ball grounds. A protest has been filed with the has evidence to show that in Mew York last. anapolis gentleman. But when it is recalled this year, but because no one is at all enthu­ to the correct move on the part of the Col­ District Commissioners by the managers of umbus people, for Chamberlain's usefulness Grounds-Brash Working Up November the Cleveland magnate repudiated how he squeezed the old League masters last siastic over them outside of the club, nor the Freedman's Hospital, which adjoins the his claim; tiiat he represented the Cincinnati spring it is not so surprising after all. Brush over any of the men who have been signed. in the box for Columbus had certainly been, new park, against the establishment of a seriously interfered with when his recent League Club when it was sought to serve no­ did not carry away any of the "boodle," for The fact is, Washington base ball people base ball field so close to the hospital, on the Bis Elui! Scheme. tice of the club's expulsion upon him. he did not appear to be overly flush. The that is, the public are very sulky over the escapade was made public, and the very ground of its being a nuisance. The base people here who are now crying loudest TIIUEMAN'S PKOPOSITION DECLINED. backing ('!) has been promised so he claims game and the way that it has been presented ball people say that the establishment of the In the "Late News" department of the last and that is sufficient to serve his purpose, in this city for a number of years past. The against the management for releasing him On Sunday last Al Johnson, his lawyer park there will be a blessing to the hospital, arc the very ones who would cry "robber," issue of THK SPORTING LIFE appeared a L. A. Kussell and F. II. Brunell had a for the present, at least- enthusiasm that once was rampant has re­ for the ground that is to be occupied is used dispatch It is necessary to bring Al Johnson to ceived a severe chill, and it is now nigh unto "crook;," etc., if he should happen to pitch a stating that President Thurman had long consultation in Cleveland and finally every night in summer by picnic parties of losing game. conceived the idea of solving the Cincinnati concluded to reject Thurman's terms in some way, and to Brush thisappears death, and so, on its convalescence, it is proposition negroes, who make night hideous with their It is not necessary to go back very far in tho muddle by getting A. L. Johnson to give up for a trade of the Cincinnati National League the best means of doing it. The Cleveland accepting the situation with a languor of an cries and noises. They claim that the his Cincinnati rights and take the Chicago magnate has control of the Cincinnati base, invalid and a certain amount of unbelief in base ball history of Columbus to substantiate and Chicago American Association franchises noise attendant upon a well regulated game that statement, for it is very fresh in the Association franchise together with the star by Johnson and Brush. Here are the rea­ ball park, and he also has all the valuable tlie future that will have to be pounded out of ball for an hour and a half on players at present under contract to Cincin­ players in the team signed for next season. by large doses of hnrd batting and brilliant minds of nil here what a howi went up sons given for rejection: half the days of the summer is not against Lefty Marr, who, near the close of nati as a nucleus for the Chicago team. Man­ First. L. A. Russell's legal reason, the Na­ Johnson's hold on the park aionc gives him fielding and all-round good team work. as much a nuisance as that made by half a ager Schmelz was dispatched by by far the best of the fight, and as tar as I Year after year the teams that have been the season of 1888, was made the target for a Mr.Thur­ tional League's inability to legally eivo indi­ hundred half drunken darkies each night of crowd of disappointed ten-cent gamblers who man to Cleveland to consider this deal with rectly the Chicago franchise for something it did can learn he doesn't propose to let go of it. organized have been praised at the beginning the entire season. Then the hospital folks Johnson. Schmelz and Johnson had several For weeks Brush has been talking about of the season as the best yet, and all sorts of had lostadollaror soonagamein which Marr, not legally possess the Cincinnati franchise. have weakened their case by saying that if at short, made several errors, and which was long interviews on the subject and the latter building new grounds back of Lincoln Park, promises have been made of success. The the park is so arranged as to put the crowd Second. Johnson's determination, growing out and he would still continue to harp on that various men who been successively signed taken by the gamblers to be nothing short of was inclined to look with favor upon the pro­ of past experience, the greatest possible distance from the hos­ ject provided a binding agreement could be not to shift the lighting string if he hadn't received a stiff call by a have been announced with a flourish of a sell-out to Brooklyn. Columbus' opponent ground from Cincinnati, where ho has legal and pital buildings they will make no objection, at that time, and he was heralded and pub­ effected with both theLeagtieand Association. Cincinnati paper the past week. Some time trumpets as the very best men for the places, thus admitting the possibiiityof thetwo being He would give no definite answer, however, purchasable rights, to Chicago, where he would ago Brush claimed that he had an option on and the public has been systematically licly denounced as "crooked." be subject to base ball dickering alone. adjacent, while overlooking the fact that This same crowd would "do up" EIton until he had consulted with Brunell and the property, and as recently as Monday he wrought up Jp a pitch of enthusiasm and a with the most favorable arrangement there Ward. The latter, who went to Europe Third. Johnson's disposition not to go to Chi­ was telling just how he was going to erect certain amount of expectation that have been Chamberlain upon the slightest suspicion, cago, where at tho best he could but be a good could not be a difference altogether of more and it is therefore regarded by the best base Saturday, wired Johnson to do as he saw fit. the stands and how the diamond would be just as systematically cooled down as the sea­ than fifty feet either way. The question will Johnson made an appointment to meet Messrs. second and would have to fight fur local pat­ laid out. Ife evidently didn't know that the sons have progressed and as the inevitable ball element here as a wise move on the part ronage against Anson, whoso hold on Chicago is be settled when the builder applies for a per­ of Manager Schmelz. Chamberlain may do Thurman and Spalding in Chicago the fol­ ground had already been rented for next eighth place lias loomed up on the horizon as mit to erect the stands, which will probably lowing Tuesday. In commenting upon the now almost impregnable. summer. In the first place, it is not believed a certainty. well for the Athletics, but he never could be in a couple of clays. have succeeded in Columbus. new situation the New York World says: Fourth. The difikuHy of transferring tho that Brush could raise enough money to build THE BEST POLICY. It might be interesting to note that Paul Cincinnati contracts to Chicago and the chances a park in Cincinnati, and, secondly, he could SCHMKL/'S PILGRIMAGE. "There arc probably some strings tied to the I shall have to confess to a certain amount Hines is not "in it" this year as fiir as Wash­ When "His Whiskers" Hcrr Sehmclz mo­ proposition which President Thurman made to oflosing valuable plajerj among the complica­ hardly find a suitable location. of complicity in ail this. Indeed, if my ington is concerned. The centre field will tions incident to the transfer. seyed up to Cleveland last week to try a Mr. Johnson last Friday. Mr. Thurman wants NO CLAIM ON THE LEAGUE. memory docs not fail me, I have annually probably be filled by either Martin Sullivan little of the Thnrman lymph on Al Johnson to give Albert the Association franchise in Chi­ All but the first reason are those peculiar In talking over the RlHiirs ot the club Brush helped to work up the public interest in the or Donovan, both of them good men and hard he "snuck".out between two days,and thereby cago and hnve him relinquish his rights in Cin­ to base ball. After the meeting, which lasted said that he would not be actively interested game, through the columns of the Evening stickers. G. A. LYON, JR. thought to baffle the live newspaper base cinnati, taking all the old Reds to tho Windy until nearly 6 o'clock, Johnson said: in the running of the team. The business Star, only to see it dwindle and wither away ball writers of this city. Well, lie (lid it, and City. Prcsidc-nt Spaldint; has said there can be "I will never be a party to forcing ball play­ affairs of the club will be looked after by under the scorching sun of continuous defeat. then there was some of the wildest gnecs* no Sunday bull playing in Chicago. The local ers to movo from Cincinnati; where the3' live Cincinmitians. He will simply attend to the Hence I luive come to the conclusion that it TRI-STATE NOTES. ing done here that has been indulged in sin'8 legislative part of the team and will repre­ is really better after a-11 to tell the bald, bold leagues there claim tho exclusive right to play and arc favorites, to some other city. Neither The Game Booming in Mansfield—A Trip last season, when this burg rightly rose to ti e onSunday, and Mr. Spalding cannot very well will I, aa proposed, bo used to carry a load sent it in the meetings of the League. Brush truth about the status of the public enthu­ rather questionable reputation of being t! 0 said that he did not think that Johnson would siasm, and then let it either live or die, ac­ Over the Circuit Arrauged—Newa and afford to offend them. In fact, it would not bo which the Association does not seem to bs able Gossip of the League. "fake" city of the country, thereby plucking to his interest to do so. Without Sunday ball to lift alone. I will stand my ground right in be sustained by the courts. John T. says lie cording to the fate that lies hidden in the the well-earned laurels from Pittsburgh's is willing to fight it out on those lines, as he team that is collected. In other words, it MANSFIELD, 0.. Feb." 11. Editor SPORT­ smoky brow. It made the boys boil over in an Association club in Chicago would not be Cincinnati, where I've paid for what I've got. ING LIFE Base ball has taken a very de­ much of a bonanza. Mr. Johnson's and have no desire to has given the matter careful study, and is seems a wiser -plan, on general principles, to indignation to think that such an important acceptance compete with the strongest work up an inclined plane cided boom here, all owing to the arrival in or rejection of the proposition undoubtedly will figure in base ball Anson." convinced that Johnson has no claim on the and have the satis­ mission had been assigned the Columbus League, and it w ill be shown as soon as he faction of being on top at the end, than to town last Thursday of our last season's man­ manager and they were kept in total ignor­ hinge alone on tho Sunday ball question. Ho Johnson wired Aaron Stern that he had re­ eoes into the courts. "The League," he said, start out on a high level and find yourself ager, George Gcer, of Syracuse, who comes would, however, have a little trouble with the jected both the Brush and Thurman proposi­ ance of it. Why, it caused the receiving end "has a clear cnse against the owners of the old away down at the bottom at the end of the here at the request of the proposed new local of tiie pipe line to blossom forth last Sunday players. Some of them are wedded to Cincin­ tions, and that he would meet Stern some Cincinnati League franchise. They violated season. organization to assist in raising funds for the nati and would be luath to leave. Besides, their time this week and trim up Cincinnati mat­ in a stickful of nonpareil excoriating the the constitution when they played their team As to these two men, it is altogether likely support of a team the coining season. Mr. base ball magnates for presuming to omit salaries are something gorgeous for an Associa­ ters. That means, also, that L. A. Kussell, against disfranchised players, and they were that they will prove to be first-class, and so Geer's first day's work resulted in subscrip­ tion club. John E. Bruce and Louis Kranier will con­ putting him "on" and suggested that it was expelled. It is true the claim is made that will Duniap, and Beecher, and McQucry and tions to the amount of $1300, which is very iu dem bad taste, don't you know. "A tale is going the rounds that tho Ameri­ sult over the probable legal battle to come; tbese games were played after the champion­ Bakely, who have been signed since I wrote good hustling. Mansfield's ball team this as to whether or not Johnson's Cincinnati Well, it did seem a little bit presumptuous can Association, having grown somewhat tired ship season. Such a claim will avail noth­ last, but it was simply telling the truth, and year will be run on the "popular" idea and for an Association official to step in and dic­ of allowing the League to have its own way in Club can be excluded from the National ing. The League contracts run from April 1 a wholesome truth, when 1 said, as I repeat shares are beiusr sold rapidly p.t $10 each. To League schedule of 1891. tate a settlement of a fight butwcc;} a League everything, i-i rips for retaliatory measures, and, to Nov. 1, and the League season is governed now, that there is no enthusiasm over the give an idea of the interest being taken in and an ex-Brotherhood man, especially when as it needs another elub to complete its circuit, On Wednesday, however, Mr. Stern ap­ by these contracts. There is hardly a chance men. I said that the public did not enthuse the club a grand benefit performance will be peared to have changed his mind again. such aid was unsolicited, but 1 presume tho would not bo adverse to admitting Cincinnati. that Johnson and myself will reach a settle­ over Hatfieldaud Smalley, because they were given at Memorial Opera House, Thursday fact that Cincinnati and Cleveland being In jueh an event Mr. Brush would be forced Said he: "All these stories that I am going ment. He has been offered more than he will the only men signed at the time. It will be evening of the present week, in which the back into business emanate from Cleveland. Ohio eities? and Columbus also, the sensa­ back to Indianapolis. Every hour's delay ever be again." safe, however, to predict that when the team Ferguson Connie Mack and the good indication of the probable success of the There will be some surprises, and a number League to taking his players, already under ISrush's Laftt Card About Played—Lin­ good enough base ball to noli] a place. 'Hig- efforts now l:eiiiL'made for another winner. contract, to Chicago with him. The proposition coln Park no Longer Available—Brush's gins has offered to come on trial, and possibly "Dummy" were shy of \Vashington. Now,as of heart-aches, for some will certainly be to that a word of explanation is but just to Manager Gcer will likely return to Syracuse given outright their releases and will be per­ was favorably received by Mr. Johnson, and if Methods. this is another case of "pay your own ex­ next week and begin business in the way of pense," of which the present management. This club is under mitted to join wheresoever they choose or the Leacue desire? to get out of the Cincinnati CINCINNATI, O., Feb. 11. Editor SPORTING Syracuse had mapy such signing players. Several prominent ball can. It trouble it will LIFE: There has been some excitement here cases last year. Perhaps this is the correct totally different auspices from those that need cause no unnecessary surprisa consent to this plan. Then Brush wrecked the game here last season. The men to?sers have made knpwn their desire to to see in the list of released players the names can put a new team in Cincinnati from the tal­ during the past few days over the affairs of method of getting a ball team together, "and come here. Our city has always had a bright the Red Stocking Club, but the tangle then perhaps it ain't." who have their money up in the club are of several "has beens" that have been mas­ ent that will be at liberty to sign after t'uo still other men, and they have no connection with reputation in the base ball world, and a ball querading for, lo, these many moons as avail­ coming week. I hare seen it stated that the exists and the prospects are not very bright GUILDS HAS CALLED A HALT player who does the right thing is always for its being unraveled in the near future. In llewitt or his colleagues in any way. The able base ball material, when, as a matter of reason I made the proposition to Al Johnson to on his going to Boston and therefore that failure of the club of last year was something anxious to come back ag:',i:i. fact the bell rang long ago for their return t» tako charge cf tho Chicago Association Club was (act the situation is growing even more com­ $2000 don't come this way as fast as it teas TRI-STATE NOTES. plicated and from the present outlook it is entirely out of their power to prevent, and the shelf. in the nature of a retail ition for tho stand it is coming. Childs is snid to have a longing to­ they are in no way responsible for that un­ Mansfield's championship banner, donated THE PRESIDENT IN CHICAGO. alleged tho yaiional League people have taken more than probable that the matter will be wards Louisville, but \vlmt Manager Chap­ by Spaldiug Brothers, is a very handsome carried into the courts for a settlement of the fortunate bit of history, of which every true Alien W. Thunnau left last night for CM. in the Ath'ftic case. Now, in regard to the man is going to do with that fine player, Wasliingtonian is ashamed. You can rest affair. CRgo, and the latest from that place is to the action of these National League clubs I have mooted question who is the rightful owner Shinnick, is a conundrum, providing he cor­ William Ciingman, Mansfield's popular of the Cincinnati League franchise? assured that it will not be repeated in manya effect that there will he an Association CJub only to say that it was farthest from my rals Childs. Mr. P.ob. Leadley, of Cleveland, long day. short stop, was married at Cincinnati re­ in that city. This then can be taken asa fact, After the conference at Cleveland last week is also on the road in quest of the dumpling cently. thoughts when I arranged the Cleveland con- Brush flew off on a tangent, and he now. de­ THE LATEST ADDITIONS TO THE TEAM. for President Thunnan scarcely ever makes lerence. The matters in dispute in regard to second baseman and insists that he intends to Akron's crack catcher, Sweenoy, will prob­ a positive declaration that he cannot back up clares that he will ignore Johnson altogether. have him by hook or crook or anj' other way. There have been several additions to the ably be found on Akron's '01 team. Sweeney the Athletic players will be settled by the Board The question arises can he do it? For several team since my last letter. Dunlap and with facts. It is also oaid that Tom Loftus of Control, and the proposition to Johnson was The base ball situation here is rather amus­ is a good catcher and heavy hitter. may be selected to manage the team. If Tom reasons I believe that he will be forced to ing. Here Mr. fr'razer is signing and reserv­ Bccchcr were signed late last week, and this Osborne, of the Wheelings, leads the League separate and apart from any idea of getting treat with Johnson, after all. The readers ot week Manager Trott has secured the services is sized up correctly by ifarry Weldon in (ho even with the League. Neither was there any ing ball players, and is as yet "without a in hitting, with Kinsman, of Mansfield a Cincinnati Enquirer of recent date, he should THE SPOUTING LIFK understand John T. home" in any organized League or Associa­ of fir.-'t bnsemun McQucry, late of Syracuse; close second. Fournier, the great left-hander intention of transferring tho Cincinnati players Brush thoroughly, and everyone concedes VisiuT, right fielder, and BnUeley, the Cleve­ profit in Chicago by his experience in Cincin­ to Chicago without the consent of the League, tion. Talk is abundant as regards new of the Mansfield team, was Osborne's stumb­ nati. Weldon says the Cincinnatis were not him to be the prince of bluffers. Well, he is leagues and schemes and possibilities, but land pitcher. That is a pretty fair bunch of ling block last year. and tho first thing for Johnson to do before ne­ up to his old tricks again not that he hasn't talent. All of tliesa men are strong, and as successful last season as they might have nothing definite has been done as regards an George O'Brien, Wheeling's short stop, is been because Loftus was too easy with his gotiations go a step further is to secure such a been working on that lay all along with abiding place for our team, and we are crowd­ there promises to be a hard-lighting nine col­ at Kockford, 111., and has signed nowhere as waiver." Johnson, for helms, lected for the town. But I must not make men, and practically let them do just as they but he played his big ing along towards March 1 every day. yet. It is said he will go to Canton. chose. BLUSH'S VIEWS AND PLANS. card yesterday and he hopes to sweep the big any promises. More care will be taken by President Mc­ Brotherhood chief into line. How well he'll THE MKN RESEEVED At all events, Director Scanlon feels satis­ This warm-hearted element has been the After Brush's return to Indianapolis from by Mr. Frazer are nil good ones, as is well Dermith this year as regards the niuke-npof downfall of many a manager who had all the liis conferences %yith A. L. Johnson he gave succeed remains to be seen, but if I am not fied with the progress that has been made, the umpire staff of the Tri-State League. mistaken Al Johnson understands Brush and known, and form the nucleus for a good club. and says that he thinks there will be a win­ other qualifications of success. They seem his view of the situation and of Mr. Johnson's Mr. Con Murphy is quoted as saying that Outside of Frank O'Brieu the staff last year to be afraid to rule with firmness for fear of claims and rights. Said he: his peculiar methods of doing business pretty ning nine here this year. lie has had expe­ was very yellow. he will "lay off a year" before he will play rience enough to stand by him in such astate- hurting the feelings of the men under them, "The fact i.*, Mr. Johnson thoroughly. It's coing to be a brisk "set-to," Canton will make a determined effort to has idens how and it behooves both principals to look well in Syracuse. If Mr. Frazer is reserving inent. and are in consequence taken advantage of, League affairs should be managed the coming Con Murphy in the hope of getting money for land the pennant this year, and President and in a short while are the managed in­ to their laurels. The Brotherhood chieftain Bakeley accepted the terms of the Nationals Turner is anxious for the fight to begin. season. The League Las ideas on the same sub­ is a strong favorite here, and it can safely be his release he should dispel the illusion from Wednesday. Manager Trott went to Cleve- stead of the manager. It isn't necessary to ject, and they are at variance. lie is propos­ his mind at once, as there is no manager in Just a little hustling at Lima and San­ treat the men asif they were animals to control said that he has the .sympathy of a large per­ land Monday night, and at noon Wednesday dusky and those two good base ball cities ing to play ball in court, with some judge as centage of the patrons of the game. the country who would pay a cash consider­ he telegraphed Scanlon that Bakeley would them, but it is necessary to at all times retain umpire, and history shows that base ball in ation for Murphy's release. As your corres­ will be on the list of Tri-State clubs. one's dignity and never let the fact be lost Brush, finding that Johnson would not en­ accept the terms offered him, in reply to Several fine players have gone from the court has always proved disastrous to those who tertain the unreasonable proposition he made pondent has said in previous screeds, Murphy which Scanlon sent him word to sign him sight of that you are manager, in all that engaged in it. is a good pitcher, but his possession of an Tri-State of last year to the big leazues. the term implies. him at Cleveland, started off for Chicago to quick. This will probably be a sort of sur- Among them are Fournier, of Mansfield, to "The League found it so and he proposes to have a conference with Al Spalding. A day uncontrollable tongue is a great "handicap to prir-c to a good many managers who had hopes NOTES. his value in a base ball way. Denver; Glenalvin, of Wheeling, to Chicago; I notice that the Cleveland Club officials tako up tho cudgel where the League laid it or so later the Cleveland man was asked to of landing "akeley ssfely within their own Ciingman, of Mansfield, to Cincinnati; Mc- down. lie is claiming to be a member of tho relinquish his claim in Cincinnati and trans­ THE STATE LEAGUE teams this week. It is rapidly being devel­ have released Larry Twitchell. This was to A'ey, of Mansfield, to San Jose, California; be expected, but the release of Bob Gilks by National League and entitled to all the rights fer his players to Chicago, where he would be people are quiet at present, but report says oped that Washington is a favorite place with Osborne, of Wheeling, to St. Paul; Payne, of simply because be paid Mr. Stern given an Association franchise. President that the League will have a good circuit. hall tossers, provided it is in good hands. the same parties was entirely unexpected. $40,000. Youngstown, to Denver; Dotv, of Youngs- The reasons given arc that Gilks shirk-, his Whether he paid Mr. Stern $40,000 or 40 cents Thnrman proposed the scheme, but it is be­ The item published recently in which the in­ Word has come from several of the best men town, to Toledo; Young, of Canton, to Cleve­ lieved that it emanated from Spalding, formation is given out that Troy and Albany iu the country to the effect that if they were duty as a pitcher, and is a very indifferent wouldn't have changed tho situation. Mr. land, and several others to be heard from. fielder and a poor batter. Stern deserted the League in the midst of the ONLY A BLUFF. are agreeable to joining the proposed United not reserved they would like to get a chance The Tri-State last season was a strong league. League to consist nf Toronto, Buffalo, Ko- to play ball here this season. Of inferior Beautiful Blonde Billy Barnie, of Balti­ season, sold out to the enemy, tried to conceal Brush, seeing that Johnson could not be President W. II. McDermith, of Columbus, more, is now accused of whispering sweet the fact by absolutely denying it, and Mr. drawn away by the Chicago bait, came to Chester, Syracuse, Troy, Albany and two talent there is a great mass wanting to be will be re-elected to the presidency of the New England cities, is very likely without urged to sign, or even to be given the least nothings into Childs' ears while Boston and Johnson purchased for the express purpose of Chicago rather unexpectedly Sunday night Tri-State League. He is very popular and Cleveland are quarrelling over the fat sec­ Wrecking the League. Mr. Johnson now holds to play his trump card. His mission was to foundation, as Messrs. York, of Albany, and ofl'er. very efficient. Maloney, of Troy, have, according to pub­ ond baseman. Barnic also wants him. undisputed control of everything; that he naid get finnnciiil backing for the club, and he A CHANCE FOB BOTH. The Youngstown team made a gallant fight I regard Clarence Childs as one of the best $40.000 for. For his ?JO,000 he has got a high- failed, lie made the claiu; that he had suc­ lished interviews, expressed themselves as DunlapandHatfield saythat they are going at the close of last season for second place and against the formation of any circuit to cm- second basemen in the country, and tho niau- priced lease upon a ball park, with its grand ceeded better than he expected, but those who to play great ball this year. Hatlield says won it by beating Wheeling out by a few ager securing him will havemadono mistake, nre in a position to know have reasons for brace any city west ot Buffalo. The above that.he has never had a chance to let himself points only. Youngstown, with proper man­ ftand, chairs and all necetsary fixtures. lie list leaves Utica out, and this Syracuse iloes no matter whom Childs displaces. He has has $30,003 or $40,000 in contracts with ball doubting his assertion. out, and that here is his opportunity to show agement, is a great ball town. supreme control over every requirement Brush took up his quarters at the Grand not desire, and Troy and Albany are in the the people that he is a first-class short stop, Bay City, Midi., is reported as desirous of players to play in tho Players' Lengue tho com­ same boat. Probably in another week's that goes towards making a first-class player. Hotel and all day Monday and Tuesday he and hi- is going to improve it. Of Dunlup corning into the Tri-State ranks. Bay City With Fred Dunlap on second and a team ing season. They are not signed to play in the worked almost time something will have developed in re­ National League, which, is a weak spot in the unceasingly to induce several President Young said the other day, while is likely a pood ball town, but its location of like calibre with him, the Washington moneyed men of Cincinnati to take stock in gard to a circuit, as a still hunt has been ;,o- we were speaking of the men whom the man­ will probably be against it. breastworks hois trying to to throw up, bat he ing on for some time past in the way of visits contingent ought to cut a pretty wide BwatU the club, but it was in vain. Those who are agement is getting together: "Dunlap is Catcher Fitzsimmons and fielder McVey, in the Association race. has not got tbe co-operation of seven other clubs inclined that way and have the money to put to certain cities, telegraphs, etc. wearing a much smaller lint tiiis year than who will come to Cincinnati to play with him. of the Mansfields, are wintering in this city. Mansfield is bristling up in base ball mat­ uo don't care about investing at this time, NOTES. he diGeorge Hall, the popular ground-keeper self confronted with the necessity of playing member of the Tri-State League this year by It May Mean That Spalding Will Own tiomi! Agreement and the constitution of the clothing merchant. If they were there Brush at Star Park, will probably be found at the tor another cue." all means. Base ball will take on a new boom Botli Clubs. National League, and it was expelled. This must have had 'em under cover and they old stand this year. The fence and buildings THE CHICAGO MEETING. this year in every locality. CHicAGO.Feb. 11. The Chicago Ball Club expulsion does not deprive Mr. Johnson of any were not included in the list of iucorporators. at the ball park are in fine shape, as they . Trott will probably attend the meeting of Frank Goodryder, Mansfield's lively little will open the season with new stationery. property rignis. It simply deprives him of a Last night Brush announced that he had were put up to stay. the Board of Control in Chicago on Satur­ second baseuian, scored 89 runs in 75 games The order for this stationery was given yes­ little very good fociety, which he and his part­ everything "fixed" and that he was ready to Pitcher Marr lias gone to Cuba to play day, not for the purpose of pulling any wires last season. PLUCK. terday. On the letter-b«:\d will be printed, ners have been trying to break into for over a start for home. ball. Marr is always in good condition, and in the base ball muddle that seems to be this: "Chicago Ball Club. West Sido vcar, and he seem's to be the only man who isn't He said that a stock company had been can be depended on at all times to do hi^ brewing, but to look out for a battery or New Brunswlcfc'H Bast; Ball Clnb. Grounds, Loomis and Congress streets; South. formed in it." and that it would be incorporated at best. The blonde young man has many two. He thinks that he may be able to fix NEW BRUNSWICK, X. J., Feb. 10. Editor Side Grounds, Wcntworthavenueand Thirty- once under the laws of Kentucky. The cap­ friends in Syracuse, foremost among whom is up a deal or so among the magnates who will fifth street." If this order does not clearly Mr. Brush went to Cincinnati Monday ital stock SPORTING LIFE: Will you kindly insert the night and spent several days in that city is to be $100,000, a per cent, of Manager Frazer himself. go to the meeting, and when he was in Cleve­ following: Base ball will have a big boom in indicate Mr. Spalding's opinions as to the ad­ sizing up the situation. Said he Tuesday: which ivill be paid in upon incorporation, That lively little catcher Herman Pitz will land he telegraphed home for permission to this city the coming season. A large force of visability of an American club in Chicogo, "It is probable that our programme here will the balance as needed. John T. Brush, J. D. be with us again another year, and will be extend hi.-; trip to Chicago. workmen are getting the new grounds in what docs? But if Mr. Thurman thinks ha be ready for unfolding this week. I am Dawson and N. Ashley Lloyd are the incor­ welcomed. There is a growing feeling that there is shape, and this city will have the best team can find a man to invest money in a ventura fi-ank to say that it would be more satisfac­ porators. These are the only gentlemen who Our friend Billy Sharsig, of the Athletics, trouble ahead of the two big associations and it has had since the old Unions of 1S73, who of that sort here, with Sunday games pro­ tory to all concerned if Mr. Johnson and I appear to be interested in the scheme, though is all 0. K. by a large majority. He is sign­ that this meeting will either precipitate it or were the champions of the State. The team hibited, the sale of beer interdicted and a could agree, but we seem to be too far apart Brush's agent declares that two other names ing players that should bring the Athletic So fix matters that the season can be played that will represent the city will be known as tariff rate of fifty and seventy-five cents a will be added to the list of incorporators. Club away up among the leaders. Sharsi.^ is Opt in peace. The feeling among'the Asso­ head, why, it is cler.r, too, that Mr. Tliurinau for business, and I intend to go right ahead. Dawson the New Brunswick Base Ball Club, and will Cincinnati capital and Cincinnati men will is a young lawyer of whom but little a good fellow and deserves success. He has ciation people is very strong against the have a first-class paid team of well-known is a. few points behind the panic himself. He is known in Cincinnati. Lloyd is a druggist the best wishes of McQciLTOi'. action of the League people in permitting players of last season. They claims he can, but the claim has yet to sub­ run the team. I want nothing to do with its and a full-fledged wodouble the actual That's enough to make anybody smile the League, and he predicted warm times be­ Brunswick, N. J. $2.25, threemonths for $1.25. 6 THE SPORTING LIFE. Feb. 14.

If we are to have a league in '92, as there to get him talking just ask about the cable with him the wishes of a host of ad­ is not the remotest chance of us having one PITTSBURG PENCILLINGS. roads in that section. He says they beat the BROOKLYN BUDGET. mirers, the least of whom will not be hia em­ this season, it can only be secured by enticing Fancied Objections of Players world for speed. "There is one thing I don't ployers. If there was any chance of placing BASEBALL. leading merchants to Pitta- The Quid Fro Quo of the Agreement Be­ of each of the principal burg—The Chase For Talent—Will Fo- like about the Western Association," said tween the Nationals and Players—It ia a Smith elsewhere than at short he would re­ cities in the State,"and explaining to them gariy be Secured—Koat to be Elmer, after he had been warmed up, "is that main here, but there seems little chance of that it is an excellent medium for adver­ Tried at jump to »3O,OOO Consolation 1'urse Which Hunt Third. Denver. My, but it is a beauty. On be Paid—The Disposition of Players and that, but that lie will be well taken care of, tising their towns, and through this method warm days you can't keep the car windows goes without the saying. Two or three club* gain their aid and purses, for they are now PITTSBURG, Feb. 11. Editor SPORTINO Other News. TIPS FROM TEXAS. LIFE: With the Bierbauer ease, open on account of the duet, and it is a dirty, are said to be anxious to get him, but as yet the only ones we can look to iu the future club make­ tiresome ride. All the boys swear. There BKOOKLYX, Feb. 11. Editor SPORTINO nothing up, reserve list and other matters almost LIFE: The ghost dance is over and the hos- has been done. for assistance in reviving the game, as the are but two or three stops on the route, and DONOVAN. TOO. sporting men of Texas are only that iu name, ancient history let me take up a topic nothing but dry land to amuse the rider." tiles have smoked their own little pipe of THE PROPOSED STATE LEAGUE MAKING which hasn't been touched upon for some peace and buried the hatchet they were hack­ Another player that will leave many friends and have not the ready to back any game Koat will be given a good trial, that is behind him when he leaves this city will be outside of a skin game, in which they have time. Why do ball players object to playing certain. ing one another with, and are now quite LITTLE PROGRESS. in Pittsburg? Of course, a man in demand ready to sign the treaty with the White Donovan. lie is an immense favorite, his the best of everything and their victims too, Fogarty will have a good outfield to get in quiet manners and gentlemanly conduct win­ and when they are called to put up a cent or always fancies one of the big towns Chicago, his great running catches, at which Jeems Father up at Washington Park, otherwise Boston, New York because he has an idea known as Chief Byrne or Little Man-With- ning him friends immediately. He will pos­ two for base ball they sneer aud call it a hip­ can beat the world. sibly go to Washington. Galyeston Still Hopeful, Bnt Houston podrome game. he may get more money some day, but even Manager Hanlon has looked at so many no-Flies-on-Him. But there must be a ghost with Pitlsburg right to the front with just as houses the past few days that he has become walk, a good, heavy tread to the tune of A RAMPANT SPIRIT. THE LOSS OP M'CLOSKEY. big salaries as the balance, it is like pulling $30,000 cash, before the two tribes will sit Speaking of players recalls the fact that in the Dumps News of the McCloskey while he was here tried his best, well posted, and whenever told of a suitable the Brooklyn Club has reserved some men teeth to get a stranger to come here. dwelling rattles off a big string of queries, around one camp fire in this reservation. Big squandered his shekels liberally, his time and "You have got to talk yourself hoarse, al­ brave Dickie-Bird came out iu full feather that other clubs may be anxious to get. These eloquence plentifully, but it was no avail, the such as "both kinds of gases, hall, bath will be obtainable with a consideration, al­ Ball Players, Etc. most lie, do everything to get a man to this room, etc." Ned has been in all parts of the last week, and with a whoop announced that League wouldn't materialize, and seeing that town," said Manager Hanlon this afternoon. that little consolation purse of twice $10,000 though certain people iu base ball appear to it was no use to parley longer and ignore city. Just now he is taken, with au Alle­ be laboring hndcr the idea that Brooklyn golden ' Players, when pushed, say that it is a Jonah gheny dwelling. would not be hauded over to the National GALVESTOX, Feb. 2. Editor SPORTING offers, accepted the management of town; they don't want to play here in a los­ League people by the Players, practically de- gives away everything and pays for what it the Sacramento, Cal., Club, and has departed Berger was an anxious man Monday. The gets. Certain suggestions made recently by LIFE: The base ball situation in the Texas ing team, they say. You can bet all the cap­ wedding was on Tuesday, and Tim was about daring that Byrne, Doyle and Abeil were League is still instatuquo. Nothing has been hence, to sign players and get everything iu tures for Pittsburgh Club represent a great going to walk to the front like three free clubs in other cities would convey this idea. preparation for the spring opening. the headquarters looking for President Outside of Boston Brooklyn has paid more heard from the committee appointed to sign deal of hard work, a great deal. Now. there O'Neill, as he had promised him $200advance lambs and hand themselves over to th« players except that oncof them (Manager J. J. With the departure of McCloskey went the is Hoy. I talked to him for an hour, but all shearer and give their wool for the fun of money for players than any club in the last hopes of the cranks here, for he has been on the day before the happy day. He could country, and when it is considered that Bos­ McCloskey) has give up the ship and gone to he would write was, 'No, I want to go to not find the Pittsburg president, but had to being shorn. Dick evidently overlooked the Sacramento, Cal., to manage that club. The the only one iu the Lone Star State to revive Chicago.' We offered him more money than wink in the other eye of the fellow that ton was a League club, while Brooklyn was the game the past season with his untiring tap his own bank account. in the Association, the outlay was propor­ Galveston JV<-ITS contained an article, on Sat­ Ansou would ever pay him, but it was al­ Big Fred Carroll writes a friend that he "posted" him a week agone. But now I urday from a local writer in which it was energy and never dying perseverance, and it ways the same thing. It is hard work to get come to think of it he had a wad of cotton in tionately greater. I know that the directors was only whon all hopes were gone for a new weighs 205 pounds, but will soou commence of the Brooklyn Club were not in favor of stated that the Texas League was dead; that league, a good team together under this state of af­ to take this dead-weight off. his off ear. the departure of McCloskey virtually settled he left us with a saddened heart and fairs. But never mind, we will get it, and the sales system through interviews had an empty pocket. Texas' experience with Guy Hecker called President O'Neill's at­ THE QUID PHO QUO. while the new National Agreement was being - all efforts at organization for 1891. The argu­ with a winning team Pittsburg will be one tention to-day Had he stopped to consider he would have McCloskey has been anything but an envi­ of the best ball towns in the country." Ned to the fact that his name was drawn up, but when they prove their outlay ment was used that by resting on its oars for able oue, and I fervently hope that he may not on the reserve list in any way. The remembered that the $30,000 cash feature of a season or two the League could resume is certain of this. amalgamation is for playing material, they can hardly ba be more successful on the slope than he has President said it was an oversight and offered the quid pro quo (copy­ blamed for profiting on an investment, par­ business more strengthened and better pre­ It is also noticed that of late writers here to wire President righted; all rights reserved. G. H. D.) of the been here, for he fully deserves it; as a man­ and there Young at once releasing ticularly when such desire is the spirit of the pared to live through the season. A City ager and a gentleman he is an honor to the nave been ridiculing the crowds him, but Guy, not being a bit pleased whole business. He must certainly know League of amateur teams was spoken of as a who attend games in Pittslmrg, saying that that any base ball hour in base ball. The Bierbauer muddle is profession to which he belongs. at the state of affairs, said he need not trouble bargain nowadays is an indication of the rampant nature of this substitute for League games. Naturally they would break up the best of ball players himself. neither respectable nor within the law with­ enough the publication of this information McCloskey will have a lot of Teians in his by their abuse. Now let it be said there was spirit. Had not the Conference Commutes Sacramento team. Hnstou, who was with Swartwood is frank. He didn't like To­ out its quid pro quo, and this compact that is taken it for granted that its ideas regarding called for some statement from the local club never any strong complaint against this city's ledo's withdrawal because he said he would pending between the two Brooklyn organiza­ Galveston iu '89-'90; Ed Hutchinson, of crowds-uuhl the disposition of players, namely, the return officials, so no surprise was manifested when Austin '89 and Houston '90; Kid Peeples, last year, and the reduction in rather have a job than hunt one. This kind tions is so eminently proper and pasted all a statement was published from one of the the price of admission let many hoodlums over with red seals, of all to the clubs from whence they came, it Dallas '88, Houston '89 and Galveston '90; of spirit isn't shown by many a player. "I and boasts so many yards is natural to presume that some positive directors of the Galveston Club. He says in McGuirk, of Galveston, '90; Ed Eeeder, Aus­ occupy scats on the bleachers, and they were can get dozens of places," would be their of red tape for binding purposes, that it could the Sunday issue that the statements in the responsible for the bad reputation. Tim course would have been adopted relative to tin, '90; Works, of Galveston, '88-'89-'90; Sun­ crack. not for a moment stand without an extra, them. Bierbajier would have landed right Ifewi of Saturday were premature. At the day, of Ft. Worth, '8S; Houston, '89, and Hoff- Iveefe said to me on more than one occasion: That constable's sale notice for non-pay­ large-sized, straight-up-and-up qu-id pro quo. December meeting it was agreed that the next 1 don t believe I ever played before such in this city, where he wanted to couie and man, of Houston, '90, all good men in their ment of rent on League Park office door was and so it had one in the shape of a $30,000 cash where he still desires to locate. meeting would be held at Ft. Worth in Feb­ respective positions and will be heard of be­ ugly crowds in my life." Well, fifty-cent torn down the other day by a man evidently purse, and until this big golden quid pro quo ruary, the time to be fixed by the president, base ball will effect n change, mark my word, rests within the possession of Messrs. Byrne, A GENERAL GOOD. fore the season wanes. in authority, but not connected with the club. The fact that Ward has been secured by at which final arrangements would be made Hutchiuson, Huston and Peeples have and the ball player need not be afraid of It is said that the owners of the park want to Doyle and Abell there will be no amalga­ for starting the League, which, of course, in­ crowds in Pittsburg hereafter. mating merging of interests or anything else Brooklyn has set everybody chiming on the wintered here, are iu fine condition from get that grand stand, and the levy was part one tune that Byrne should be satisfied. cluded the apportionment of the players to daily practice aud exercise and will leave BEGINNING TO GROWL. of their play. With the grand stand they of the kind. That is pat, for list to what the various clubs. President Byrne had to say when I questioned They evidently lose sight of the fact that for the coast about the 15th of this month. There have oeen no more captures of could rent the park to an athletic club. Ward being in Brooklyn will intensify the President-secretary Jones has had an "ad" ___ CAASI. Manager Hanlon said a few days ago that him on the subject. in the various sporting papers for some time, clave" for Pittsburg since last week. Right "The statement that the Brooklyn Na­ rivalry between New York and this city and in the line of President he would not keep his contract with Duke, increase the interest elsewhere. With a sec­ in which he invites players to send in their O'Neill's declaration and he could return to his club. Now, East­ tional League Club will merge its interests terms. The fact that McCioekcy has left ST. PAUL PICKINGS. that Spalding didn't care about giving up ern boys, please let up on that newspaper with the Brooklyn Players' Club and waive ond-rate-city club Ward's services would not Austin, says the director, is no reason to sup­ any players until he knew his own team has warfare. CIRCLE. thirty thousand dollars in cash, is not a true be worth near so much, but being with pen­ pose that the League will not be a go, as The Western Circuit—New Grounds Not anyone noticed if the Chicago team was being statement, and I camiot imagine where Mr. nant winners he will have much to uphold, Waco stands ready to take the place of the Available—Watkins' Faith in the Team made up? There hasn't been a word about Diekinson got his information. Why the and, in working to that end, stir up interest Capital City at any time. McCloskey is a He lias Secured, Etc. the Windy City's make-up for fourteen days. payment of that sum of money is the founda­ in every city to that healthy pitch desired. good hustler and has been a good friend and ST. PAUL, Feb. 8. Editor SPORTINS Spalding, if he really intends giving up a few INTER-STATE NOTES. tion of the whole agreement. I'd like to Brooklyn should have had Bierbauer, and helo to the Texas League, and, what is more, LIFE: What little base ball enthusiasm players to the weaker clubs, should begin to know what we are going to give up Wash­ the fact that he has not landed here proves his withdrawal is deeply deplored; but it does there is abroad in the Capital City of the distribute at once, for the game needs build­ The Ontlook From a Jollet Standpoint— ington Park with all its prestige and locate the honesty of Charley Byrne, who, had he not necessarily imply that his leave will North Star State was chilled the past week ing up in these towns. Already you can hear Not Worried Over the Somewhat Doubt­ at Eastern Park for. Does anybody suppose pulled wires, could have secured him without murmurs from the Pittsburg cranks fuss or loss of feathers. kill the League. McCloskey is not a xine qua by a Manitoba wave a regular blood cou- that it is ful Situation—News Items. we intend to let valuable property go for nnn to Texas base ball. At any rate, the gealer which came down upon us from its nothing? If any do, then all I have to say is There appears to be very little interest matter above referred to lias stirred the lair iu the Arctic regions. JOLIBT, 111., Feb. 9. Editor SPORTING that they are very much mistaken. A man evinced in the drawing up of the schedule, if League people up, so the public can tell No new men have been signed, nor have LIFE: The base ball pot is beginning to boil. might just as well put a price of thirty the responses to Chairman Byrne's request what they are doing. They have been op­ the terms of auy been secured, although Man­ The noisy rumors of war which have followed thousand dollars on a house and then turn for suggestions, sent out two weeks ago, count pressively silent for some time. I have never ager Watkins expects to round up a new is the way one leading patron sized it up to­ in the wake of the recent Interstate meeting around to the intending purchaser and say, for anything. Less than one-half the clubs given up the ship, and will not until I see third baseman and centre fielder in a short day. "Why don't you roast the club people, in Burlington have reached Joliet, and the 'Here you can have this for nothing.' That have been heard from thus far, and vvlieu the burial permit for the Texas League. time. The men he is after are stars in their he continued. He was told that just now a "fans" are naturally greatly excited over the money will be paid in cash, or DO agreement somebody is left out iu the cold there will b« particular line, and, if secured, will go far roast would be ill advised. President O'Neill outcome. Cedar Rapids and its venerable between the two clubs will be signed. sundry howls ot a dismal nature. M'CLOSKEY'S CAPTURE. manager, Jim Plumb, together with In McCloskey has signed Jack Huston, pitcher; toward making the team one of the strongest has given it out that he is after a good East­ the pen­ justice to Mr. Goodwin and his partners I J. F. DONNOLLY. W. L. Peeples, short stop, and Ed Hutclun- in the League. ern pitcher. How would it be if he would nant winners, the Ottumwas, have declared should say, however, that no such proposition Manager Watkins goes to Chicago Wed­ get Daley, of Boston. Here is a good man, they "wouldn't," and it is likely thev won't. has been made, nor do we expect any FROM PENT-UP UTICA. son, eecoud baseman, for his Sacramento They object to the long and expensive such team. In these he has three of the most nesday night to attend a meeting of the West­ apparently getable. The man President trip will be." honest, sober and conscientious players I ever ern Association which will be held in that O'Neill is after isn't from New York. This across the fertile fields of Illinois in order to Mr. Byrne was very emphatic in speech, Uncertainty as to the New York I*eag;ue-« city Thursday. It is givsn out here that is all he will say for the present. reach Evansyille and Terre Haute. These and appeared quite indignant to think that Secretary White Honored—Ilardle Kiuli- knew, and good talent, too. Huston was with two cities have turned up their respective ardfton on Kwing. New Orleans in 1889 and was the best pitcher Lincoln, Sioux City and Denver will be THE HOPE IS THAT THEY GET HIM. anybody would accuse him or his partners forced out and Grand Rapids, Toledo and In­ noses and declare they don't care a conti­ with such a show of asiniuity. He held an­ UTICA, N. Y., Feb. 11. Editor SPORTINO in the Southern League. His work was in­ The writer failed to find President O'Neill nental. The Evansville correspondent, de­ strumental in the Crescent City winning the dianapolis admitted to fill their vacancies. I at his oflice yesterday morning, aud hearing a other pow-wow with Wendell Goodwin in LlFK: There seems to be considerable un­ think that the "pencil pusher" who evolved spite nil rumors to the contrary, says that the wigwam of the latter yesterday, and certainty at present as to the exact make-up pennant. In 1890 he was with Galveston little of the Fogarty matter, chased him to city will stay in to the death, and has already during the early part of the season until the that idea docs not understand the situation, the Hotel Anderson. A tap on the door of started for the land of the setting sun to-day, of the New York State League this season. as the three clubs named could combine and secured as manager Andy Sommers. The re­ where he will possibly in fact, very prob­ Secretary White has been making the rounds League disbanded, and here, too, he con­ No. 64 brought forth a grunt, "Is that you, ports from Terre Haute are not so encour­ tributed 110 little toward landing the Sand their three votes would be sufficient to put a Ned?" Matters were explained in a mo­ ably run across a few of the slick gentlemen of the cities mentioned in my last letter to stop to a f'reeziugiout process. Manager aging, but there are still hopes that that city who taught him a new phase of an old game your paper, and the results of his labors will Crabs a winner. After the League collapsed ment and the door was opened. "Didn'tsleep will stick. Jim Plumb has been accused of lie went to Spokane Falls, and made a won­ Watkins is in favor of leaving the circuit as well coming over from Philadelphia last with a hat a few weeks ago. be made known at the meeting to be called it is, providing Sioux City will put up a gua­ starting the rumpus, and that gentleman's soon. derful record in the box, helping that club night," said Mr. O'Neill. "By the way, what denials and explanations have brought forth ON THE WIND-UP. win the pennant of the North Pacific League. rantee to play the season through. But it's a do you think of my latest play, Fozarty for In the meantime the Players' people will Humors have been circulating during th« waste of white paper to speculate on this many loug-wiudcd arguments of more or less week to the effect that there was a possibility Peeples was with the champion Dallas team right field? That is, wo have permission to merit. continue winding up the details of their busi­ in 1888, with the champion Houstons in 1889, matter, as the results of the meeting will be negotiate with him. It is hardly fair to a ness, of which they assure people there are of Utica not having a team the coming sea­ known in time for publication in this issue of Through all the smoke of battle Joliet son, but so far I have been unable to find auy with the champion Gaiyestons in 1890 till the base ball plajer to have a manager say 'We looks calmly on. We have a good ball town, many. They met on last Saturday and Leaguedisbaniied,and finished thcseason with Tun SPORTING LIFE. agreed to accept the terms as laid down by actual foundation of fact for them. It is to have so-and-so,' when he has not even seen and know it, too. Our ball park is first-class, be hoped that these rumors will not prove Spofcunc Falls, which also won the pennant. THE GROUNDS AND TEAM. the man. Players have a right to be considered. built last season, and but a few minutes' the National League club. It was also Ilutchinsun is a fine young player, too. He ride stated then that the rental to be paid at East­ true, for a summer without base ball in Utica The club has closed a lease tor the old park I sent Fogarty a telegram to-day and also a from the centre of the city, on the new elec­ would indeed be dull and uninteresting, iu was with Houston for quite a while, and for the present season, aud so the hopes of letter. I think he will be a strong man tric cars. Although our team started rather ern Park will be $7000 per year, and the lease proved himself a good man. He will hold to run for five years. This, however, was not addition to our city losing the valuable ad­ the enthusiasts thp.t new grounds would be for us." late on its record-making last season, the vertising gained by a professional team. Lis own with ease in the California League. secured have been blasted. It was an impos­ "You couldn't have made a better selec­ prospects are bright for '91. given as final, as some change may be made. A DESIRABLE MAX. The rental, however, will remain the same, Nothing definite will probably be known in sibility for the management to secure an tion, but .Teems is a little wild; that is, he Some of the Illinois-Iowa League towns regard to this matter uutil tho meeting W. L. Work, ex-manager of the Galvestons, available site on which Sunday games could likes fun.'" left out by the reorganization of the Inter­ as the figure is not considered exorbitant. is wintering in the Island City. He has been be played. While it will handicap tiie club "Oh, yes," said Mr. O'Neill, "we have con­ The members of the new club will join with which is yet to be called. state are sadly worried, and are clamoring MR. WHITE'S DEPARTURE. negotiating for his release from Omaha for to a certain extent, the people will forget the sidered all that, and arc not a bit backward fora State or another Illinois-Iowa League, the National League as individuals, as the quite a while, and after long waiting has suc­ location of the park if the team will play in taking him. Away from his old chum, so that they may again be in it. It is not laws of the State do not permit ot the amal­ Secretary White leaves for New York thii ceeded iu having his request acceded to. good ball. Kight and left fences will be Wood, his intimate friends down East say among the impossibilities that their desires gamation of two incorporated bodies, and the week to take up his duties in the Broadway Coming at this late day, however, it worksan moved back and the grand stand, which was that he will be all right, and we won't miss a may yet be attained. Joliet, however, re­ affairs of the Players being wound up the establishment of Spalding Bros.' sporting injustice to him, whereas, had it come some extremely seedy-looking last year, will be good man. I think I am getting together a ceived a very kindly welcome at the hands of Nationals will go through a similar act, and goods house. Utica Lodge of Elks, of which weeks ago, he could have accepted one of renovated, and transportation arrangements pretty good team. I have considerable work the Interstate, and will undoubtedly stick. then all will join hands for a new march uu-. the "Major" is a valued member, gave him a some very flattering offers. It is quite prob­ made which will do away with the main ob­ to do now before the first of April, aud it will There can be no Sunday league games here, der a new banner. Mr. Goodwin expects to f:irewell reception Monday evening. While, able, however, that some enterprising man­ jection to the present locntiou. With the keep me hustling." though. The lease of the grounds and the have his tongue in shape for a final talk on Mr. White's many friends iu this city regret ager will have him signed before this is read. present transportation facilities the grounds WHY GUMBERT DIDN'T SIGN. subscriptions of many of the stockholders Monday next with Mr. Byrne, when all will his departure, they congratulate the Messrs. .Billy played with New Orleans in 18S7, San will be withiu less than ten minutes' distance prevent be got iu shape for the grand act. Spalding upon securing the services of such "There is a good little story behind the at­ this. Our citizens can do the royal a capable and reliable gentleman. Antonio in 1888, and with Galveston in 1889 from the centre of the city, including a walk tempt to sign Ad Gumbcrt for the Pittsburg tiling on week days, however, and the boys CHAELES WARD'S CASB. and 1890, finishing with Omaha. He led the of three blocks. Club," said a local base ball man to the writer have long since voted the Stone City an A One of the details that will have to be HARDIIi RICHARDSON AND EWINQ. Texas League in batting iu 1889 and was a The men which Manager Watkins is sign­ one day last week. "I cannot tell you just No. 1 town. straighted out before that date by the Play­ Hardie Richardson, the great left fielder of close second in 1890. He is a terrific hitter, ing for his team do not exactly suit some of President Steel, of ers, will be Charles Ward's accounts with the Boston Brotherhood Club, who is spend­ now, however." Next day the writer met a the olcV I.-I., has just re­ ing the winter at his home in this city, n good fielder and runner, and some manager the base ball writers of different cities in the man directly interested. It seems J. P: turned from a pleasure trip to Savannah, Ga. them. It is generally supposed that they in ehanld get him at once. His position is left circuit. Watkins is of the opinion that they O'Neill offered two newspapermen $50 each if He may yet call a meeting of the Illinois- owe salary to the genial manager, and while the course of a conversation a few days since Held. Billy is a clever, good-natured fellow, will be less satisfied with them after they that is not denied, it is held that there was a concerning the "late unpleasantness," had they could sign the man for ijcJotK), a perfectly Iowa towns to see what can be done with the this to say in substance: docs not use liquor, mid would prove a valu­ have "dusted the diamond up" with the pet legitimate bargain. While fillin g out an old organization. lack of system in keeping the books of the able acquisition to any team. He is quite a teams of the aforesaid writers. There is no agreement at the Utimbert house the ink in a Wm. McCatil, manager of the Dubuques club, and it is not quite clear yet, whether the "Yes, Ewing is the one to whom most of success, too, in handling the managerial use talking, Watkios firmly believes that all last year, has come club owes Mr. Ward money or that Mr. the blame for the failure of our cause last fountain pen being used ran out. There to Joliet to live. He is season can be laid. He was very emphatic lines, having steered the Galvestons to vic­ the men he has signed are as good as any in wasn't enough for a signature, and no pen engaged on an afternoon paper. Ward owes the club. They hold that if he. in tory in 1S90. the League, and his opinion, in view of his or ink could be secured just then. An ad­ K. C. Morgan, secretary of the Illinois- was careless in running matters, he cannot his assertions of loyalty to the boys and had A "REPORTER'S" DEBUT. long experience on the diamond, is entitled to Iowa League, has sent in all papers, books expect them to bear the brunt of the loss. the confidence and respect of all, yet at the journment was had to the office of Gumbert's same time he was playing the traitor Billy tells me a funny story about a young some credence. If anyone will examine the brother. The latter, smelling a mouse, said etc., pertaining to his office. President Steel As soon as they find out how they stand they aud reporter who wrote up ihe opening game for records of the men signed he will discover Ad might as well icet that money as the club has examined them and finds everything will communicate with him. You should lending valuable aid to John B. Day and tho n San Antonio paper, in the first year of the that all stand above the average with the stick agents,"called a halt and negotiations came to correct. He praises Mr. Morgen for his effi­ hear Charles Ward talk about the trials he League. He is the one who did if. There Texas League. The Sail Antonio team was aud that there isnotapoor base-runner in the an end. And the chances are that if Pittsburg cient work, and says that the ex-secretary had to undergo during the early portion of were no other deceivers in the Brotherhood." playing at home with some visiting team lot. These two departments have been looked gels the man it will cost the club much more. was one of the prime movers and most ardent last season. Every other clam-digger and "How about John M. Ward?" (Austin, I think,) and the young reporter after especially, but the fielding and general "No one worked harder or fought more for THINKS BOAT WILL DO. supporters of the League. He had a vast wood-butcher he happened to run up against went out to do his best. He sat through the reputation of the men have also been well amount of work to do, and had all the towns about the grounds he would discover was a Brotherhood principles and the Players' game and took his scoie as it proceeded. The considered. But, no matter how high a man's "Roat is to be given a trial at third base sent in prompt returns to the end of the stockholder and quite beyond his authority. League than John Ward. Had there been players presumed he needed no instructions fielding average was, he must be able to line that is, if he is in good condition. I have season, the secretary's work would have been He tried to count them and keep them in more Wards arid less Kwings the Players' and rested contented until they read the 'ern out, and then, when he got on bases, must ordered this mail," said President O'Neiil fur easier aud more complete. memory through marking the color of their League would have been alive and flourish­ paper the following morning. Then they be one of those who can purloin a bag if he this afternooiij "to meet me at Chicago on the Tlie Joliet Association will shortly hold hair or the length of their finger nails, but as ing to-day." were not contented. (It happened that the got auy show at all. 13th. I will nave a talk with him, ami if a its annual meeting. It is probable the old they were all pretty much of one color and In regard to himself the great left fielder reporter stopped at the same boarding house physician decides that he is in first-class quite the same growth as to finger nails, he said: "I had several good offers from other DRIFTWOOD. physical condition I will sign him to play officers, especially President Steel and Secre­ as the players of the home team.) So after Indoor base ball in the Twin Cities had tary Weber, will be re-elected. These two gave them up and got to asking before clubs, but was with the boys to stay. As to looking at the write-up and score they third. I have an ide.i that there are few men asserting himself: "You are a stockholder, the coming season. I do not know yet what I only a brief career. One game was played in this country who can got around this man gentlemen did valiant service last ycsir, and called him into the room where all the of the seven scheduled, and that was all. although some mistakes were made in the I presume?" Through this method he shall do." players had congregated,and asked him what playing third base. There may be several finally nailed them all, and when he got the WHAT PURDY CASE SAYS. The second was to have been played in Min­ who are trickier Teheau, far iusf-iuc^ who start the experience of the season will make Le meant by publishing such a Chinese neapolis last night, but it was abandoned, them valued officials. entire troop on his list, very seldom made a Manager Purdy Case, of the Johnstown- puzzle fora base ball score. In the score, pets in front of, trips men and does little After Jpliet's break, and finally secured indisputable evi­ Gloversvilles, and so far I have seen no reason for the aban­ things of the kind, but for clever fielding I annual meeting the officers in speaking about the prob­ under the heading "base hits," opposite, one donment. will 'begin on the formation of the team. dence that he was being hampered in his able make-up of this year's State League, player's name appeared this character, j; op­ have an idea it will be pretty hard to fiud one There is no lack work, and at last was given the authority does I was shown last night a photograph of the who can of good material from which not appear to be very much in favor of posite another's name would be i, aud j, and, old St. Paul lied Caps of 1877, arid I see that beat him." to select. Already a, number of applications that should have been his from the start. the admission of Toronto. In fact he says further down, 1. He was asked to explain Ely was a member of that team, playing left THK TYCOON SOCIAL'S DANCE. are on file, and several first-class men are Do you wonder if his accounts did get a little that if the Canadian city is admitted hisclub these figures, one of them saying: "Why, field. I .suppose that is a fact of which very The Tycoon Social's society season is over, kuoeking at our door. A playing manager, mixed? will step down and out. He does not favor here man, I made a base hit, and you just few people are aware. By the way, Ely's for umbrella time comes in a few days. The one of known executive ability, is the first to A TALE OF A DEPARTURE. the circuit proposed by Manager Frjzer, of give me i of a hit. How's this?" contract was held up by President Krauthoff, last par ty was a successful affair and about be selected. Afterwards, with his aid and This mention of Charles Ward, brings to the Stars, but would much prefer a circuit of Things looked rather threateningly for the for the reason that he had no record of hia re­ as nice a crowd as could be desired was in at­ advice, a club of pennant-winners will be mind the fact that John Ward steamed out on cities all situated on the line of the Central young reporter, but they waited long enough lease, but t.'ie release has now been promul­ tendance. Berger, Midget Speer, Sid Foster corraled. the briny last Saturday, and that while we Railroad. Manager Case says that the in­ for him to explain that he scored the game gated by President Thurman and the contract and other ball players mingled among the Two indoor base ball games last week of were all at Sabbath School the following day, terest in the game in the two cities he rep­ by "quarters." By one-quater he meant one approved. Among the other members of the dancers. About grand march time Specr creditable merit. The Union Club, Jrs., of peaceful and with belly bands expanded, he resents is thoroughly aroused, and the base hit; one-half, two-base hit; three-quarters, old Red Caps whose pictures show in the stood in the middle of the floor and solilo­ Joliet, met defeat at the hands of the Ash- was just taking on the throes of mat de mer. patrons there do not want to be left out in the three-base hit, and one stood for aHiome run. photogniDh are Em Gross, who afterward quized: "What do you think? Have been lauds, of Chicago, 4 to 3, and the Stone Citys A goodly company saw him ofi', among them cold this year, or be dropped for larger cities The players, while reluctantly accepting the caught for Providence, but who is nnw living in California for a year and don't know half beat the Lockports in a twelve inning game being no less a persenage than Veepin Jeems which are supposed to be better able to sup­ explanation, thought the public did uot un­ in Chicago in retirement; McClellan, Den­ of the girls here. How soon do we forget." by the same score. The Irish-Americans, of Mutrie. His love for the short stop brought port a team. The Johnstown-Glov -rsvilles derstand that style ot scoring. I will not try ver's second baseman; Walker, who died in The reception lasted until '2 \. M. The fea­ Joliet, are booked to meet the Howards, of him to the dock it was whispered, and this always proved a drawing card in Utica last to describe the scene that followed. They Brooklyn last summer; Arthur Allison, a ture was the rendition of the "Little Tycoon" Chicago, this week. brought to mind a bet Jcems had made at a year, and we hopo to be able to meet them at fell upon him. The young hero has not re­ brother of "Doug;" Joe Miller, who now waltz on the mouth orsan by Tim Berger and I observed iu last week's "Pittsburg Pen- bar, just about the time matters were progress­ Riverside again "when the snow melts and ported or scored a ball game since. lives at White Bear Lake, Minn.; a summer his older brother. The to-be Mrs. Tim Ber­ cilings" a reference to Teddy Dillon, the base ing quietly, for Ward's transfer to Brooklyn, runs away and the sun shines on both sides _____ J. J. DIRKS. resort near St. Paul, where he is the pro­ ger was there, the belle of the ball. "There ball pugilist, who so faithfully guarded third of which, of course, the weeper was in ignor­ of the street." OKO. HOUSTON HITS. prietor of a saloon, in which business he has goes Berber's advance money," said one spec­ base for Joliet last season. Teddy tells of the ance. accumulated a fair share of this world's tator as she passed by. The weddinH took time he led the assault on Pacer Smith, the "There is one man," he lisped to a com­ NOT IN IT. A Less Brilliant Outlook For the Pro­ ls. The others were never noted on the place last night and the couple are in Phila­ once star pitcher, and truly it was a great panion, "above all others whom I would like poned Texas League—Locul Mention. C field and have long since dropped out of delphia to-day. occasion. Pacer had been vanquishing nearly to see on the New York team next season," The Western Association to Take No Part HOUSTON, Tex., Feb. 10. Editor SPOUTING sight. THIRD STRIKES. everything that crossed his path; but one "Who is that?" he was asked. Iu the Intcr-J.eague Series. LIKE: Some time ago, or somewhere in last ihiryea is still in the city but does not show Mark Baldwin was a matinee fiend last team had been putting its batting clothes on, "Oh, I.won't tell, and you could never MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 11. The Western As­ fall, my breast was filled with exuberant an­ himself much in public places. I have not week. John Kerwell, his jold friend, is with and, as Teddy says, his two-bagger was guess," was his rejoinder. sociation will not enter into any games for ticipations that approaching spring, with its had a talk with him since his arrival here, the "Hustler" Co. John, iu his part, booms a starter for a cannonading that did "Bet you drinks I can." was the challenge the world's championship next fall. The sunshine, flowers and multitude of other good and I do not know what he proposes doing. new stock companies. He pays his confi­ uot cease until the phenomenal Pacer had hurled at him. reason is one not well known outside the im­ things, would see the actual formation of a Jack Crooks received a letter from Charley dential clerk in "Brotherhood stock." The unmercifully exploded. From that day he "I'll take you," gushed Jeemsy. mediate circle of those who attended the re­ Texas League established on a solid basis, Reilly, Columbus' third baseman. He has boy takes it with a sigh which can be heard was a star no more. "Will you acknowledge it if I guess right?" cent "peace congress" in New York. The with the flattering prospects of a successful not signed yet, he says, and is holding out for over the entire house. The Joliets will probably wearthe "stripes" "Certainly." championship wiii not be decided this year season of base-ballic enthusiasm. But in­ more money. He is to be married before the The joke is on Swarty and Heck. While again this season. As this city contains the "And pay the bet?" by a series of games between the pennant stead, the months have drifted rapidly by, ball season opens. they were out hunting in Greene county last largest and most famous penitentiary in the "Of course." winning teams of the organizations contest­ fall gave way to winter and winter is fast Joe Wcrrick is making collars in a Minne­ year they stopped with a granger, who gave country, a base ball suit of "stripes" not only "NobhitT, now?" ing for the high honor, but by games between losing itself in approaching spring, and yet apolis harness shop this winter, and is keep­ them elejfant treatment. "Now, when you tells where the club is from without the need "No bluff." all the members of the two associations. nothing has been accomplished, or will be, ing in good condition. Joe is one of tha come down to Fittsburg," saia Swarty and of lettering, but also attracts great attention. "John Ward," was the guesser's proclama­ After the schedules of the League and to put a league on Texas soil this season. players who always puts in the winter in a Ifeck when leaving, "nnnt us up, find we One thing I hope our League officials will tion. American Association have been completed There has been a great deal said lately by way to keep himself occupied, and add a few will make it lively for you." You know juiy more attention to this year, and that is in "Who told you?" queried "the people," as a supplementary championship schedule will correspondents to the diflerent sheets they dollars to the total of his earnings for the how those invitations are given out. Well, the selection of umpires. Weed out the fakes he blushed deeply. "Now, somebody must be played by the sixteen clubs, each team in represented, in which they continually pirated year. imagine their surprise last Thursday whca am! dishonest element, give us men of good, have given it away. Honest, now? Well, the League playing two games with each that nothing would prevent the formation of That is quite a row which has been kicked the man hunted them up! They gave him* clean character, who possess intelligence, all right hey, waiter, set 'em up." team in the Association. The team winning a Texas League this season. They must be up iu the Leasne on account of Minneapolis very large time, for they could not forget fiiirncss and gentlemanly qualities, and much REGRETS FOR SMITH. the greatest number of games in this supple­ assuredly convinced by this time that the signing Howard Earle. If all UK.- details of his good treatment in the fall. They expect of the rowdyism so prevalent among both When Ward gets back to this city, he will mentary schedule will be awarded the cham­ prospects for such a one were never poorer, that transaction could be brought to light, I to eat more of his good things next year. iiu lieuca and players will disappear. The find matters pretty well fixed for the season, pionship, and the relative strength of the two and are becoming more so as the days speedily would make u guess that it would be seen George Miller is sticking close to Alle­ umpire's lot is certainly a difficult one, but, and a warm welcome awaiting him. The organizations will be bettor decided than here­ flit by. that Spalding had a rope attached to the bit gheny this week. Birds are in good feather, unless he first displays the signs of a gentle­ only tinge of a possibly unpleasant nature tofore. The adoption of this plan decided LACK OP INTEREST of that plnyer. and when George cannot find fun in that line man and an honest man, there is little hope about the whole thing, is the fact that Ward the Western not to enter, as the games be­ is the cause of it, by those whoso liberally The annoi!»cement that Sioux City has something is wrong. And, says George, it is fur reform. The interest in an otherwise replaces George Smith. In getting a national tween the two great organizations will take a put up their shekels in the past to keep it signed Billy Earle, the catcher, is welcome great sport in the bargain, although many good game is sometimes entirely spoiled favorite and a master of the diamond, we lose great deal of time, and with eight more clubs moving; but failures for three consecutive news to the local management. The little people who go to see a horse race will argoe through the petty bickerings arising firstly, a solid, good boy and a sterling player who in the fight the games could scarcely be fin­ seasons has made them wary, and they de­ globe-encircler is a great favorite in this city, differently. from the lack of judgment on part of the um­ counts a friend in everybody. He has long ished before Christmas. Moreover, the long cline further to participate in u losing game, and will cause many a quarter to be laid Elmer Smith known nothing about pire, aud secondly, for want of proper disci­ held a warm place in the hearts of all base jumps which a trip over the Western circuit where there is uot the slightest vestige of a down iu exchituge for the necessary card of report that the Boston A. A. wnuts him. pline- among the players. What say you? ball patron* here and his going will cause npcrrvt-it'"; fr;r:>? arn*Vcr iiju-.M.-..- ••., :. three- re' admission to the park. NICK. is satisfied with Kaasas City, and if you Wi Hou. I much regret. In kavingiuoiigh he will take . 14. THE SPORTHSTQ T.IFE.

play in the Association, but preferred tolie a will respond in degree to the oppression they Anson has sent in his list of players, but member iu a leading club of the strongest THREETEE'S THOUGHTS. have felt. Now, all this need not be.4 The CHICAGO GLEANINGS. no amount of coaxing or begging w.ill induce BASE BALL. base ball body in existence. The Thnrman Flan Analyzed and Its Se­ managers can garner exceedingly large mar­ Details of the Row Between Spalding and him to give it up. lie even refuses to fii- OTHER OPINIONS. rious Defects Pointed Out How It Will gins on their investments and yet make the the Late Chicago P. L. Players Hxpliina- vulge (lie names of those whom be has under Manager Arthur Irwin, of the Boston Red Defeat Its Own Ends Wherein the New players content. Of course, everything the tions by Comiskey Senior and Spnlding contract that he intends to keep. The only Stocking Club when asked for his views of Board of Control is Sadly Deficient players ask for cannot be given, but a happy The Western Association Circuit The inkling as to his team that he has given is ia the matter said: Why a Change of Method* is Necessary medium can be struck, which will induce con­ Proposed Association Club, Etc. regard to pitchers. Hntchinson, Luby, THE GREAT DISPUTE. "Stovey's case is simply that of Bierliner What Experience Teaches, Etc. tentment and cause them to be wary of temp­ Gumbert and Van Haltren will be doing tua tations held out to them. A player will CHICAGO, Feb. 10. Editor SPORTING work without question. JOE MUKl'IlY. over again. He will play in the Association. BALTIMORE, Feb. 11. Editor SPORTING seldom leave a certain good thing for a pos­ LIFE: President A. G. Spalding, of the local LATEST PHASES OF THE FAMOUS I was not at all surprised that Stovey took the LIFE: Those typos of yours make us say sible better. But an ambition-killing reserve League club, has just heeu made the defend­ step he did, for he was asked to consult us and some awful things. Last week's manuscript rule makes him apathetic. A perfect sense ant in a law suit, the plaintiffs being Comis­ MILWAUKEE! ME-MS. he kept away. Besides, he will find that his did not call the learned men composing the of powerlessness makes him irritable. Espion­ key, O'Neill, Boyle and King, of the defunct BIERBADER CONTROVERSY. contract with us will be sufficient to hold him. Board of Control "foolish" gentlemen by a White Stockings. Monday, John Comiskey, More Good Men Signed—Harry Smith*! age over his skill and habits by an intemper­ Wisconsin League, Etc. \Ve intend to fight this matter to the last, and very long and exceedingly accurate shot, but ate manager, or one who does not fairly com­ the great captain's father, called on me and we have every reason to believe that our claim that is the way it appeared in print. It was prehend the difference between a base hit and told me that such action would be brought. MILWAUKEE, Feb. 10. S. U. Dungan. the How It Looks on the Eve ol Trial- will be supported. a very annoying mistake. Such criticism a base drum, will destroy his skill aud "drive Mr. Comiskey is a courteous old gentleman, heavy-hitting six-footer who led the Cali­ "I was in Baltimore on Monday, and was would be unjust and every intelligent reader him to drink." Put him on a plane where he who much resembles his famous son, except fornia League in batting last season, was to­ Facts and Yiews ol Stovey's assured by Manager Barnie that both he and would feel it so. There were ten "foolish1 " is not all tied up when he treats with an em­ that the lower part ot his face is fringed with day signed by the Milwaukee Club. Manager President Von der Ahe had a claim upon Stovey virgins once upon a time who left their scis ployer for the value of his services after a gray beard. He stated his case concisely Cushman considers him a veritable "find," that is certainly prior to that of any Ltagac sprs at home on the piano, and when the vital making his first engagement with him. Don'1 and eloquently. He said: "I have in­ and he really has a phenomenal record. Be­ Jump to tne League. Club. It can be shown that, at tho meeting in time came could not trim their lamps. They give the manager power to hold him structed my attorney, Mr. Kicholson, to enter sides leading the California League batting Philadelphia at which the Athletic Club was also omitted to take along their cans of suit against A. G. Scalding for the amount with an average of .332 in 103 games played, "lied C" oil. Accordingly, they had a peck FOREVER due my son, something like $1200. When stealing G5 bases and scoring 150 runs, ha Before this issue of THE SPORTING LIFE disbanded, both the Baltimore and St. Louis of trouble. And, too, there are perhaps more within certain limits. Don't make it a per­ the negotiations were on for the sale of the madu 174 base hits and 40 sacrifice hits, has a greets the readers the Bierbauer case, and elubs put in a claim for the services of Stovey. * than ten petual reserve, anyway. Give the player South Side club Spnlding went to Addison fielding average as right n'eldorof .956, at first with it that of Stovey the latter hinging "Mr. Barnie says that the Association will "FOOLISH" VIRGINS some fuel for ambition by permitting him to and told him that the players hadalegalclaira base of 1000 and as catcher .883, making only upon the former may be decided, as the not brook the attempt that the League is mak­ in Philadelphia, right where these typos live, be his own man some time. He will then work on him for the salaries due him, and as he two errors in eighteen games. He is twenty- Board of Control is in session in Chicago as ing to strip it of its players, and says that if this but they should not mix them up with the harder have a greater incentive to improve did not propose to buy any law suits, he two years of age, is an eve:i six-footer and we go to press. The probability is, however, is persisted in it will cause trouble. The Board of Control. That would not be proper. in skill and habits for his next engagement. would not buy the club unless Addison weighs 100 pounds. lie batted against sucli that the matter will not be so quickly settled, League will not dare to snub the Association in The Board of Control is credited with plenty Remember,you are making arbitrary rules for agreed to pay the salaries. The latter fought men as Van Haltren in exhibition games, as it is a pretty hefty tangle as it stands. this fashion." of oil to pour on the troubled waters in the the dealing with players by various man­ the condition tooth and nail, and as a result and knocked them all over the field, making Just what the decision of the Board will be Secretary Ilart was also of the opinion base ball storm. Perhaps they may have to agers with various minds. Mr. Barnie is a the deal all but fell through. He wanted to two home runs off Van Haltren. Dungsn's cannot be foretold, but the general impression that Mr. Stovey would find that his present turn on the whole pipe line of the Standard tetotallcr others are decidedly not. One get out, however and rather than declare agility is shown by the fact that he stole (>~> seems to be that the decision will be adverse step would cause trouble. He thought it Oil Company to accomplish the desired result, manager would not take advantage of the the negotiations off he conceded the point, the bases and that he has a sprinting record of to the American Association. The latter can very unfair that the League should at this but no doubt they will do all they can and ex­ power given by the reserve in fixing wages, players agreeing to take 90 per cent, for their 100 yards in 10£ seconds. It is likely that ha show no legal right to the unreserved early day seek to secure men over whom it haust all the oil wells to pump up peace. A for instance, while another would exhaust it. cRiims. When Spalding paid for the club will be played ou first, but he is an elegant Athletic plavers, unless it be held that the had no right to all intents and purposes. He Board of Control is a most excellent thing, A player might not suffer under the espion­ enough money was held out for him to pay catcher, a fair fielder and a good all-around reservation for 1890 wns sufficient to hold the knew that the Boston Club had been working and has been advocated in these columns age of one manager while his unfortunate the players the salaries due them, the amount man. reserve jumpers for all time without re-reser- at Stoveya long time through anagent,aud it many harvest moons ago, but the composi­ brother in the next town would, under being in the aggregate something over $6000. George Davies, who played with the Tation. This position would be difficult to must have brought a great deal of pressure, tion of it should, perhapSj be somewhat more another manager. If there is undue compe­ A final settlement of the whole business Brewers up to within a few weeks before tha maintain, however, aud they will have to fail financial or otherwise, to have induced him equitable to the interests involved. Not but tition among managers for the services of was made last Friday, and the players, of close of last season, when be was given his re­ back upon the understanding said to have to append his name to a contract. lie thought what the learned gentlemen ou the present players which cause ruinous salary lists, let course, thought their salaries would be paid lease, will don a Milwaukee uniform ag.iiu been arrived at during the peace conference there was no doubt in the world that the one will do all they are capable of to estab the reform begin at home among the man­ shortly. When this claim was presented next year and go into the points determined in New York. This is the Association's Board ot Control would award this player to lish agers. That is the place to check it. Don't Spalding told them that they could only get to retrieve all of his lost laurels. Davies strongest position, because, while the Associa­ the Boston Association Club. A JUST BALANCE make the player suffer unduly for the man­ half the amount due them, and speedily ex­ signed a Milwaukee contract to-day, and ha tion cannot show in black and white any between employer and employee, but for the ager's fault. Perhaps it is a plained the reason. He said that on his trip tells Manager Cushman that he will bnve no agreement made at the love feast by which reason that the existing Board is entirely of KNOTTY PROBLEM, around the world two years ago he bad loaned reason to regret his action in signing him. the players were to revert to the clubs with LOUISVILLE LINES. a class that for natural tendencies cannot be but it could be" worked out. Even Mr. Spald- Williamson, Pettit, Baldwin and Sullivan Dalrympl? has also signed a Milwaukee which they were connected previous to the an equitable body to handle the interests in­ ing and Mr. Ward, if they would come to­ amounts reaching $3COO in the aggregate. He contract. The belief-is that thsoutSeld will insurrection, they can demonstrate that that The Difflclhties In the Club to be Settled volved. Their education and habits are alien gether for the purpose, could, if they would, had been unable to collect this amount and be composed the same as last season Pettit, was the understanding, and even in base ball by Arbitration—A Reply to Some Foreign to the employee, and therefore there is a na­ give the world a perfected system for the base had resolved to take it out of the salaries of Poorman and "Uncle Abner." It was the an honest man's word should be just as good Criticisms—Minor Mention. tural bias to be first overcome before even a ball business that would make it prosperous, the South Side players. That we were all best in the Association. as his bond. Louisvni.K, Feb. 10. Editor SPORTING case can be considered. It is actually be­ equitable and just, and forestall all danger of surprised goes without saying. Just think of TIIE WISCONSIN LEAGUE. THERE WILL BE NO EVASION. LIFE: The . tek just closing has been the lieved the player would fare better in the future rebellions. the injustice. Here my boy is compelled to Harry Smith, the hustling organizer of tha It is thought in some quarters that the quietest of the base ball war which has been hands of a Board composed ot Messrs. Spald- Mr. Barnie is still in search of a second pay the gambling debts of men like Sulli­ Wisconsin Slate League, is back to town after Board may evade the responsibility of mak­ disturbing Louisville, and neither charges iug, Barnie and Reach. Take for instance baseman to complete his team, and hopes to van, Pettit and others. The amount these a successful tour among )he towns which will ing an award by claiming to have no juris­ nor counter-charges have been made by the bent of thought that runs through the secure a first-class article before the week is fellows owe is over half that coming to the compose the State circuit. In a few days ha diction, the squabble having arisen before the the majority or minority stockholders. I mind of Mr. Thin-man that is illustrated in out. Then about all that remains is to pro­ players, and if Spalding assesses all accord­ will start out again to organize the North­ Board came into official existence. It is not think that both sides have seen the costly the Utopian idea of a system of secret cure ing to the amount due them, it will cost my western League, and if the work meets with likely, however, that the Board will adopt nature of the war they were waging and have espionage over players by the managers. Re­ RAPID boy $t>00. I do not propose to have him lose as much success as has heretofore attended, such a subterfuge, as the members of it are decided that it was best to stop it. It was liance entirely on one side of a question in and ample transit to and from the grounds. that amount and will carry the matter to the his efforts he will have no reason to complain. not shifty or evasive metij and are determined not costly because it involved any direct ex­ deciding a most important feature for the This last is a serious problem, and does not courts." The Northwestern League will be composed to begin aright their official career. A plea of penditure of money, but it was having a bad benefit of base ball in general. Putting in appear any nearer settlement than it did last Mr. Comiskey carried out his threat, and of the cities of Ashland, Ean Claire and Su­ "uo jurisdiction" would not avail anyhow, effect upon the public, and might disgust old the hands of managers unscrupulous or season. The only line that runs directly to to-day (Tuesday) suit was entered in behalf perior, in Wisconsin; Stillwater, Duluth and as the tangle arose through the settlement of patrons of the game with base ball. The honest an engine of power that can be used the grounds is a suburban route with a slow of Comiskey, Boyle, King and O'Neill. One Winoim, in Minnesota, and Marquette and the base ball war under tne old Agreement. talk of leaving the matter to a referee for de­ to grind a player to powder. A power that management. Steam, electricity or oxen have of the cases only will be tried, it being an equal chance of being selected as a motive Ishphemiug in Michigan. The new Agreement is but a continuation cision was revived. Mr. Zach Phelps had possibly might be well enough in the hands taken as a test case. NEWS NOTES. and outcome of the old Agreement, and the already been once asked to decide the of a perfectly conscientious man if with the power and there you are. It has never ap­ SPALDING EXPLAINS. troubles and had declined. His name was, peared that any inducement could be made John W. Fowler, the colored second base­ present Board of Control but supercedes the conscientiousness was combined an infallible I went to see Mr. Spalding, and his expla­ man of last season's Galesburg team, is in, old Board of Arbitration, and will therefore however, suggested again, and both sides had judgment as to relative merit in skill and a to cause this line to take advantage of its mo uopoly, aud hence its grand opportunity. nation is given below. He said: "When town, and may sign with some of the Stata necessarily have to take up the work where agreed to take him, when some of the minor­ well-balanced comprehension between the sale of the White Stockings came up, ity stockholders suggested that inasmuch as Frank Horncr is having a hard time devel­ league clubs. the old organization dropped it, and part of CRIME AND ERROR, Mr. Richolson, the players' attorney, came Money is necessary to run a ball team, nnrl that work will be the disposal of all the con­ he was the legal adviser of President Parsons but an awful base ball juggernaut if in the oping pitching talent for the college team he is coaching at New Haven, lie has added to me and asked if I could not help him get especially when players who demand large, ditions the outcome of the war settlement. he might not be a strictly impartial umpire. hands of a crank, a blunted conscience, or a the money due them. I declined to have The minority people then decided that they manager of scheming tendencies. The sta­ ten pounds to his avoirdupois, however, so it fat rolls of advance money are being signed. WILL BROOKLYN PUT IN CLAIM? does not appear to affect his appetite. anything to do with it, as I told him that The management of the Milwaukee Club A number of affidavits will be submitted would not have him. This might have been tistics are to be made up from reports by ball players were ungrateful as a rule, and superfluous trouble, as it is not known that eight different managers of their opinions and There are a whole lot of minor league therefore takes this means of stating that tha to the Board of Control by all the parties in­ players about the city ready to snap up en­ would give me no thanks for what I did. treasury is low and that the second assess­ terested in the case. The Pittsburg Club Mr. Phelps could have been induced to act as observations of the players in their own team. To prove my assertion I showed him the ac­ umpire. How can the relative merits of players be de­ gagements, and the present month and next ment should be promptlylpaid, A. W. Fries* officials are confident that they will be abje promises to be prolific in contracts among counts due me by the four players you have is the treasurer. to hold Bierbauer under the law, while the This leaves matters in a decidedly unsettled cided by that? Are the eight managers named. When he saw these accounts he condition, and it is not probable that there equally good judges of playing skill? w hy, them. Elmer Koussey probably will not have Association people feel sure that the spirit of to wait long, T. T. T. suggested that they might be paid from the the peace arrangement will not be violated. will be any further attempt to do anything, one manager would hardly employ some amount I secured for the players. I told him NEW YORK'S AMATEURS. Opinion is pretty well divided as to the rival at least for several days yet. There is cer­ players that other managers think are stars that under that condition I would do what I tain to be no meeting of stockholders before of the first magnitude. How often this is A BOSTON WAII» Tho League Maintains Its Organization by claims. The Pittsburg Club's confidence in could. I went ahead, and after a hard fight Preparing Actively For Next Season. its ability to hold Bierbauer may be some­ the annual one on the 24th inst. This is on illustrated in the engagements of playeasin carried my point. During the progress of the authority of President Parsons. At that the past. Are crime and piccadillos of equal Prince's Party Just Beginning to Realize A meeting of the Amateur Base Ball what shaken when it learns that there may the Enormous Doae of "Dinky-Dink1 the negotiations Thurman came along, and, League of New York was held in New York lie another factor to be considered. Even meeting the election of officers will take place, relative importance in the eyes of the eight finding that my course was jeopardizing the -aud there is already some lively hustling to managers? With the most honest intentions They Received. City Feb. 9. The League is composed of the should the Board decide against the Ameri­ whole settlement, and advised me to throw Stuten Islands Crickets, the Statcn Island can Association it is not certain that Pitts- secure proxies. As I said in a former letter, w-ould not some managers consider a crime The Boston Globe is in mourning now. It tlie players overboard. I stuck to the thing Mr.Parsons is almost sure to be re-elected presi­ what others would look upon as merely an waileth as follows: "[t somehow happens Athletic Club, the Euglewood Field Club, bnrg will get Bierbaner, because it is said that when the management thinks it has got and got the amount due them. Now, when I and the Crescents. A strong rivalry exists that Brooklyn will put in a claim for the dent. The ceople who are now iu the mi­ unimportant slip? Would the managers be come to deduct the $3000, suit is entered nority are, however, making a considerable equally observant of the habits of their play­ a player some other club jumps in and claims between this League and the A. A. U. Both man, on the ground that he belonged to the against me. I think all the debts can be col­ have been eudeavoriugto get clubs from each Brooklyn Players' Club under that club's effort. As there are over a hundred persons ers? Would they equally rely entirely ou him. Mack was signed and I'ittsburgclainied lected, and if they are, I will turn the money tth > hold only one or two shares it is not an their own observation, or would some report and got him, according to the latest bulletin. organization to leave and join the other. three-year contract, and was therefore one of over to the players, aud it can be parceled At the meeting the elubs were represented the assets which the Brooklyn League Club easy matter to locate all the stock. Up to from evidence and others from rumor? Joyce was secured and Toledo comes forward out to them to make up the deficit iu the date all but about twenty shares have been Would all give with an alleged claim for his services on the as follows: Staten Island Athletic Club, H. acquired in the consolidation deal with the ground of prior reservation. Just as Stovey amounts due them." Strebeigh; Staten Island Cricket Club, G. E. Brooklyn Players' Club. found, and the remainder will, in all likeli­ EQUAL WEIOHT The players claim that no such agreement hood, be discovered by the end of the week. to evidence and rumor? Wouldn't rumor be is regarded as sure for the Association team as Mr. Spalding says was entered into, and Scofield and pitcher "Jim" Tyug; Euglewood STOVEY'S CASE. Of course, the only hope of the minority evidence to some and not to others? And if he slips away into the fold of the League club. Field Club, J. Miller; Crescent Athletio The surprise and indignation expressed in he has no papers showing that there was any. people is to make a break in the ranks of the a scheming manager wanted to retain a "The base ball public is tired of war, and lie says there was a verbal agreement and Club, W. 1. Smith. In the absence of Presi­ Association circles over Stovey's signing majority of the stockholders. This they player at a low salary wouldn't these reports rejoices at the restoration of peace, but it is dent Ilalstead, Secretary Scofield occupied with the Boston League Club is needless mid Jim Hart wns a witness to it. Whether that think that they can do, but it looks other­ to make up the statistics by which other in no mood to look calmly on any (kill-t'ie- will hold remains to be seen. The trouble the chair. uncalled for. The surprising thing is that wise. managers might be governed furnish him a under-dog' policy. Fair play is what the The first business of the meeting was tha the Boston Association Club should have will no doubt be given a thorough airing in election of officers, resulting as follows: A REPLY TO COLUMBUS' CRITICISM. means of doing a terrible injustice to the public demands, and any disposition to de­ the courts. supinely sat by and taken chances on some player in his own interest? Does not espion­ part from that line will bo apt to be resented. President, J. Miller; vice president, H. other League club repeating Pittsburgh per­ I must take some exceptions to statements THE PROPOSED ASSOCIATION CLUB. contained iu the last letter of your Columbus age always defeat its own ends? Why are "Through the consent of the Boston League Strebeigh; secretary and treasurer, G. E. formance, instead of promptly signing the stolen sweets so generally precious as to be­ Club, the American Association has obtained "White Wings" Thurman arrived here to­ Scofield. These gentlemen, together with W. man to guard against contingencies. The correspondent, Mr. F.W.Arnold. Mr.Arnold day. Ho proceeded direct to Spalding's, and I was addicted last season to criticism of Louis­ come an axiom? Is it not human nature to a foothold ia this city. In the interests of I. Smith, of the Crescent Athletic Club, were howl against Stovey for "going back on intensely desire that which is forbidd-en? peace and harmony there should be no dispo­ found him there. When I put the question also chosen to act as the executive board of Prince" is also silly. He simply availed ville and the Louisville Club, frequently, I direct to him whether Chicago was to be bur­ must say, in an ill-tempered way, too. Be­ Why does nearly every citizen of Maine sition shown by any other clubs or associa­ the League. himself of a fair opportunity of bettering carry tions to prevent Boston from being repre­ dened with an American Association Club, The League was reorganized with the sama himself, instead of standing idly by waiting cause there are quarrels among the Louis­ he answered "yes', in such an emphatic man­ ville stockholders he assumes that Louisville A CORKSCREW? sented on the ball field next season by two as clubs as last year the Staten Island Athle­ to be ottered a situation in the Association, Why are there more drunken men in local strong teams as can be got together. ner that he left no doubt in my mind, but tics, the Staten Island Crickets, the Engje,. at a perhaps reduced salary. Besides this, is in a very bad way as a base ball city. Be­ that he meant everything he said. When wood Field Club and the Crescent Athletics. cause the Louisville Club has no surplus option districts than elsewhere? Why is it "In spite of the obstacles thrown in the way, the League offer enabled him to remain in that the old system of espionage is abolished the Association club management are by uo asked if a backer for the club had been found The committee appointed at the last meeting the fastest class and to escape Sunday games, money, he asserts that its agents last season he refused to answer, but intimated that one of the League to induce the New York, Man­ endeavored to deceive the public as to the incur best schools? The fact is that such a means disheartened. President Prince is dis­ the playing of which bod always been unpal­ system is obsolete. It has been proven to de­ posed to take matters very pleasantly, and he had. I thought in my inmost soul how I hattan ana New Jersey Athletic clubs to atable to his wife. In discussing the matter attendance at the games in this city by greatly pitied the luckless individual. It is said that withdraw from the A. A. U. failed to make a exaggerating it. He says that it is a fact that feat its own ends. You see we are getting evidently bears no ill-will against those who the Boston Globe says: through with interrogation points merely be­ are evidently working against him. "Providence tempcreth the wind for the shorn report, so that it can be taken for granted Louisville was notdrawinglarger crowds than lamb," but the poor fellow who puts his that these three clubs will remain with tho "If the League Club insists on holding the any other Associmon city, that Louisville cause of the tear that the type will not hold "In conversation last Saturday evening with great base-runner it means war between the out. But aiiyway; it illustrates just the point a reporter he expressed regrets that he had money into a club here, will need a search Union. One of the commit teemen admitted did not really make a dollar, "that base ball warrant to find his bank account when he that the New Jersey Athletic Club had Lengue and Association, and the chances are in Louisville is on the wane and will eventu­ that is made in criticising the composition of lost Stovey, but admitted that, as far as the the National Botud, who will decide the point the Board of Control. It shows that the old Players' Lrngiie Club of Boston is con­ gets through. He will be so well shorn that been approached directly, but it was of no ally leave it as dead as poor old Toledo." the slightest wind will freeze him to the mar­ avail. according to base hfti! law, will order Stovey All of which shows either that Mr. Arnold train of reasoning in the mind of one, at least cerned, the National League people had a bn«-k to tlia Athletics, of Philadelphia. of its members, leads him to rc!y implicitly in right to sign him. He is of the opinion that row. But to return to Mr. Thurman. He A new rule will probably go into effect this iias jumped at conclusions, without paying said that be was certain, with a non-conflict­ season regarding college players. It will be "Tlie League men had nothing to lose by any attention to facts, or yet cherishes spleen this case fv t/ic r.ntirc evidence to form this the League team may have to surrender him judgment of a player, on the start/ told him by to the American Association." ing schedule and a strong club here, that to the effect that uo club in the League cau taking tlie chance, as they had a legal right to because Louisville defeated Columbus for the money could be made despite the fact that have the services of a college player whose tSe jilayer's services, as the Athletic Club championship last season. the. manager. Wouldn't it be funny if the PRINCE S VAPID TALK. judges in our courts would only hear wit­ 'I have got Morgan Murphy high and dry," An.son would be in command of the other college is outside of twenty-five miles from failed to put Stovey's namo on the reserve list Let us see about the facts. The quarrel club. He did not think the old man would New York City. This will do away with tha in the fall of '89. And further, no club in the here is among the stockholders, and every­ nesses ou one side of a question and based said Mr. Prince. "Nobody c:in claim him their decisions on that evidence alone. Send though, as this is a day of surprises, I would monopolize the patronage. securing of Harvard, Yale and Princetou Association put in a claim for his services after thing will be settled long before the cham­ players during the championship season. Tha the club was expelled last full, and several of pionship season begins. The spirit with in your affidavits, gentlemen, for the plain­ not be surprised to see the old Lowcll Club, THURMAN WON'T TALK. tiff, but we will not receive or consider any that has been dead two years, rise out of its When questioned in regard to the Stovey meeting adjourned subject to the call of tho the players of that team went to other club?. which it hns been waged shows that the Louis­ chair. Considerable dissatisfaction was ex­ ville franchise is considered a valuable pro­ for the defendant. Base ball methods, and grave and claim him. I am sorry to lose and Bierbauer cases, he said that he had given "There is little doubt but what Stovey has laws nre a little peculiar now, ain't they? Stovey, but I want no man on my team who the mutter very little attention, and, there­ pressed by Messrs. Strebeigh and Conroy, the been tampered with during the winter and perty, and that it is worth fighting over. As latter arriving after the meeting was over, at for Louisville being on the wane as a base Is it at all astonishing then that players con­ doesn't want to play there. When I found I fore, was not calculated to express an opin­ warmed to the offer of an increase in salary. tinually keep an eye to windward and that had lost him I telegraphed to 'White Wings' ion on the oases. He said that they would the failure of the delegates to appoint a The management of the home team has written ball city, the experience of next season must schedule committee. It is understood, how­ decide that. Last season certainly did not periodically they (Mr. Thurman), asking him if I could not come up before the Board of Control, and Mr. Stovey two letters and received no answer. EMBRACE engage him for a pitcher, and he answered I when they did it would be time to consider ever, that this committee will be appointed at "Wednesday eve, he received a telegram from indicate it. Louisville was one of the original a meeting to be held in a few weeks. Association cities and has supported an Asso­ any opportunity for a revolution. Now, Mr. could engage him for anything. I'll have a them. When he had heard all the evidence the local Association club that he must do Thimnan means this all right, of course, but team, howeverj and don't you think I won't. he would vote as his sense of right dictated The Amateur League is a much older or­ ciation team for nine successive seasons, and ganization than the Amateur Athletic Union business at once or he would bo sent back to the in seven out of those nine seasons its stand­ it certainly illustrates the fact that his edu­ How would it do to have Childs at second irrespective of any preferences he might Athletics, of Philadelphia, who had kindly cation and habits arc such that his opinions base, Denny at third and Williainson at short? have in the matter. This he considered was League, and differs from the latter in that it ing was above the average. In only one allows its clubs the privilege of employing turned him over to Mr. Prince, in payment for year 1860 has it lost money. Few cilies should be offset in the Board of Control when I have had a man named Richards who what was expected of every member of the the kindness that gentleman showed in behalf it has a case on hand of manager vs. player. comes from the Western Associalion, strongly Board. He will remain here until the meet­ professional pitchers and catchers, while the an show such a record. Columbus is cer­ A. A. U. teams are composed entirely of ama­ of the Watner brothers. tainly not one of them. Now, just suppose that Mr. Thurman was ou recommended for first base, and I have ing is over, and possibly longer. "On receiving the telegram Wednesday night the Board of Control to represent the mana­ signed an outfielder named John H. Wood, A POINTER. teurs. There is great rivalry between these Mr. Arnold says that agents of the Louis­ two bodies and not a little jealousy. Stuvey decideJ to start for Boston by the first ville Club purposely indulged in great exag­ gers and that John Ward was associated with who was the strongest batter in the Cana­ I happened to see the proof of the new let­ train. He was in Mr. Soden's Water street gerations of the attendance here, and that him to represent the players. Both are dian League aud is above the average as a ter heads of the League club to-day, aud one office about 11 o'clock, and was taken by the Louisville did not draw better than any other learned, and just according to their lights. fielder." thing struck me very forcibly. On the letter LINCOLN LINES. president to tho office of Uussell & Putnam, The views of each in any case would be modi­ It is reported that the Louisville Club has Association city. Such a statement is without head is the following: "Parks West Side Still on the Ragged Kclge—Dave Rowe'a lawyers, 50 State street, where the player was a single fact to base it upon. A complete and fied hy consultation with the other. No consented to let the Boston Association team Loom is and Congress streets, South Side informed that tho contract be had signed with detailed statement of the receipts and expen­ doubt in most cases they would come to a just have John Ewing and Vaughn. This would Thirty-fifth and Wentworth avenue." This Promises—The Other Western Teauis, Etc. the Players' League was not legal. Soden and ditures of the Louisville Club during 1890 and equitable decision, and in those cases insure one good battery at least. shows most conclusively that if the Associa­ LINCOLN, Neb., Feb. 5. Editor SPORTINU Stovov fettled on a price and about noon Harry has been furnished by the club for publica­ where they could not a disinterested party tion puts a club in here it will have to build LIFE: We are still on the ragged edge, wait­ put his name to a Boston contract and left lor tion. Its most remarkable feature is the could be added to the Board, and this element HARVARD'S TEAM. grounds, as it can expect no help from the ing on the different deals in progress that large amount of the local gate receipts, as might still farther modify the views of each local League club. will decide if we will be the smallest city in. his home in New Bedford by tho next train. until a proper decision would be refiched. The Candidates For a Place on the Uni­ a major league. We have confidence that PRINCE'S VIEWS. compared with the sums taken in away from That would be arbitration, and a board that versity Nine and Their Qualification!). THE WESTERN ASSOCIATION. the common sense of the Western Association, "When Mr. Prince was informed, Stovey had home. Louisville drew as well away from President Kranthoff, of the Western Asso­ home as any other club in the Assoc ation would have the The candidates for positions on the Har­ will not overlook our financial barking and Jgned with the triumvirate, he replied that he CONFIDENCE vard University nine arc: For the infield, ciation, is expected here to-morrow, to attend our hustling manager. In the meantime, all was surprised that these gentlemen, in view of in fact, better, because most of the time she the meeting of that body Thursday. The was iu the lead for the championship and was of managers, players and patrons. That and B. W. Traflord '93, A. Diekinson '04, F. E. us "fans" cau do is talk over what "has the understanding arrived at in New York, and the abolishment of the reserve rule and a Soule '03, E. Wrenn '92, N. R. George, Gr., whole organization promises to be torn up been" blast (Buck) ICwing and the faint­ therefore the greatest attraction. Now, the and a stronger circuit established. The pro­ the courteous relations whioh he understood had books show that the receipts of the Louisville few other concessions would anticipate any B. Cook '92, J. Kiwen '94, J. B. Lowcll '94, hearted backers of the Player's League; ad­ bfen established, should have undertaken to such revolutions as the last indeed, it would R. Hemans '94, D. F. Hasbills '93, E. posed changes include the dropping of Lin­ mire Al Johnson's nerve, and gamble he will CJub at home were three or four times as coln, Sioux City aud Denver to make vyay sign a player who, by the consent of the Ath­ great as those away from home, and it effec­ be a revolution in itself. You see the mana­ Kittredge 'iti, L. A. Frothintjbnm '93; in the come out a winner before the Cincinnati war letic Club, to which ho rightly belonged, was to gers have the players so completely in tlieir outfield, S. V. R. Thayer '91, N. He» '92, N. for Toledo, Indianapolis and Grand Ropids. is over; crow over John Ward and the way tually proves that Louisville was last season H. W. Beecher, representing the latter city, be released to the Boston Association Club. the best base ball team in the Association. I power just now that there is danger that the R. George, Gr., II. Hapgood '02, B. Cook '92, he brought the Wonders to tlie front; give "He had nothing further to do with the man­ employers will go to extremes in establish­ D. F. Hastie '9,3, J. Alien '93, J. Corbett '94 arrived in the city to-day, and says that he credit to old Anse for his last season's work; think that any manager in the Association ing rules, regulations, laws and methods for and II. A. Frothingham '94. Of these men, will leave no stone unturned to secure a fran­ deplore the absence of team work in Comis- agement of the Boston Ball Club as to the en­ will testify to the fact. Had the other cities chise for his club. If reports are to be be­ gagement of its players or other business other carrying on the business. It surely would Trafford played first base on the nine last key's all-star White Stockings, and wonder done as well as Louisville we would have not be the part of wisdom to do that. It will year, Frothingham, '93, played second base, lieved, the matter has been already fixed. By if Al Spalding will own the earth, or if J. than what came within his province as its legal made a great deal of money. I write these a private agreement, so the story goes, Dave n.ivisor and nominal head; but that, unques­ only temporarily patch up what could be ind Wrenn and ISoule were substituted at Palmer O'Neill will lose his cheek. things iu order that many misstatements made a permanent job. It may give two or second base and short stop, respectively. Of llowe, who is the leading light in the Lin­ Considerable interest is being manifested tionably, whatever rights the club might pos­ floating around concerning the Louisville coln Club, will be made manager of the sess, if it were worth their white would be pro­ three years of prosperity, and then comes the other men, Cook, '92, who has never tried here now the Western is a major league. We Club may be corrected. what? "The same thing over again." The for the 'varsity before, is one of the most Grand Rapids- team and will move the Lin­ have not decided upon the make-up of our tected. MINOR MENTION. very methods they are endeavoring to estab-- iromising candidates for an infield or out- coln Club, pack and parcel to the Michigan team yet, but it is safe to say Rowe will have "Tho Boston Association Club wanted no Manager Chapman is expected in the city lish to make the player powerless for another eld position. Hovey, L. S., who was one of town. Charley Morton will be here to repre­ a lot of hard-working ball players. Wedon't playe r in its ranks by compulsion. It desired about March 1, when he will take the club in revolution puts the best players on the Brown nine last year, sent Toledo. It is said that he will have expect any high-priced stars, nor want any, to secure a nine who wanted to play with them. hand. The Southern trip has been aband­ WEAPONS has not yet come out, but will probably be a no trouble getting rid of Sioux City by pay­ and we can depend on him that we won't be "President Thurman, of the American Associ­ oned, as it might not pay expenses, and the in the players' hands for a rebellion. Yon strong candidate for third base. ing a little money, the club being practically tail-enders, as well as to capture the series ation, had assured him that he had a telegram club has no money to spare. sec. again, when it comes to a pinch the play­ The available material for the outfield bankrupt. from Omaha. reserving Stovey for the Association, and the It is said that Pete Browning is coming ers'c

in the field this season, the equal of which has KANS AS _OITY_ BRIEFS, j roiild make a first-class man. A. C. Bucken- he says, "and they will find this out to their never represented this famous olub before. All >erger would also like to manage our team. FROM .NWYORK. sorrow, when it is too late. Some time when BASE BALL..! first-el.isa clubs wkliia a railias of 300 miles linnges in the Western Circuit Probable At the last New York and Pennsylvania The How Over the Salary Question The their team is in a tight place, and a hit means of New York City that want a strong at­ Au Injustico to Krauthoff News of I lie League meeting the salary Jimit was raised Olasscoclc Reduction Farce The Spalfl- victory for one or the other teams, it would traction for their grounds should communicate Kansas City and Other Western Clubs o $800, and these same men will raise itagain Ing-Rohison Incident A Plain Fact Ke- be grating to their nerves to see Brouthcrs on at once. This club turns out more first-class The Cases of Pickeit and Sowders, Etc. tcfore the season opens. If some of them Itorated Some Inshoots. the opposing nine, step up to the plate and were at all bashful they would players every year than all other clubs in this KANSAS CITY, Mo., Feb. 10. Editor SPORT- j blush to think NEW YORK, Feb. 12. Editor SPORTING make the hit that might have given them tha WYORK vicinity put together. Last season the follow­ if a "salary limit." Llt'K: The National Exhibition victory, lie can do it every time, for there ist. NEWS. sa LIFE: Well, Company, by this time next week the There have been ing crack o'ubs completed their teams with Vestcrn Association circuit will be a definite twenty-five season tickets by which name the New York Club will be no better or harder hitter than big Deuuii/ players from the Acmes: Stars, of Long Island iubscribed for at twenty-five dollars each. I Brouthers." V uantity. Just now it is an x in the problem, lave known legally, was incorporated in Jersey THE BROOKLYN CONSOLIDATION PRAC­ City; Athletics, of Rahway, N. J.; Cre/cenU, of he general met some that would take stock, but not City to-day. The names of the directors were opinion here is that Grand i ticket. The way to do is to form a Piiiinfic'J, N. J.; Athletics, of Mt. Vernon, N. :apids will be taken in the place of Sioux stock printed in THE SPOUTING LIFE several THE OFFICIAL LIST. TICALLY COMPLETED. Y.; Sylvan?, cf Mt. Yernon, N. Y ; Iroquois 'ompany and that at once. weeks ago. John B. Dny ity, although we would not be at all sur- Menefee and Boyd have will be president, Athletics, of Newark, N. J., anil tha received letters and he, with J. W. Spalding and The Roster of Pl:iyera Who Have Signed Morris- rised if no change was made and things were ind telegrams from President Lindsey E. B. Tr.l- town, want- cott, will act as an executive committee Contracts For No\t Season N. J., Club. Address II. K. Curlis, 44 ctt to stand as they are. As TIIK SPORTING ng them to sign with Bradford, and offering which or Keen He- Murray will control the players and all business of leased From Contract Another Unpleasant Newspaper Discus­ street, N. Y. H. K. CCRIIS. jlFK suggested last week, it is a place which fine salaries. It strikes me that Mr. Lindsey, or Kesorvalion. ceded a look before a leap. the club. The headquarters of the organiza­ Appended will be found a correct and ofli is president of this League, had better attend tion will be at No, 241 Broadway, the Messrs. sion AN INJUSTICE TO KRAUTHOFF. League matters and not become too much in- cial list of all contracts for 1891 signed by of tlie New York Club's FROM THE PROVINCES. An article went the rounds a few days ago Spalding's store. It is not known whether players with clubs under the National Agree­ erested iu any one club. That was one of Mr. Day's salary is If.rge or small, but what­ A lat did Mr. Kranthoff much injustice. It he troubles last year.____ ERIB. ment. No player's name appears therein Affairs, Etc. Glanco Into New Kn^luiid Comment on ever it is it's about nil lie can expect to get whose contract has not been officially Koslfta Afluirs Tlie Vroposed tated that a private letter from Mr. Kraut- ap­ Inter- off advised tbe dropping of Sioux out of base ball for a year at least. proved and promulgated: Provincial League General Xewg and City and /incoln and the admission of Grand Rapids THE CUBAN TRIP. * .*. * NATIONAL LEAGUE. The harassed stockholders of the misman­ Gossip. ncl Indiauapo'.is. It hardly takesMr.Kraut- The publication af an alleged table of sala­ Brooklyn—Tom Daiy, Hub Collins, Tom aged Brooklyn Players' League Club have at HALIFAX, N. S., Feb. 3. Editor SPOUTING Scores of the Games Played on the Tour ries of the New York players by Joe Vila Lpvett, Darby O'Brien, G. J. Smith, George hist come to an agreement on ott's emphatic denial to put the stamp of the consolida­ LIFE: Not having seen THE SPOUTING Usehood upon this statement. He said to Hews of tlie American Players, Etc. and Curtis last week gave the club Pinekncy, Thomas F. Kinslow, George E. tion question, thanks to the labors and sacri­ LIFE for the past two weeks I am as igno­ HABANA, Cuba, Feb. 4. Editor SPORTING management a rude shock. Messrs. Talcott Ilemmings. fices of Wendell Ueodwin, who f UK SPORTIN,; LIFE correspondent that he had to resort rant of base ball matters, except what the ad written no such letter and advised no LIFE: As I write the Ocala All-American aud J. W. Spalding were mildly indignant, Cleveland—D. T. Young, W. C. Alvord, J. to all sorts of expedients to get the club out New York Herald serves up as such, as the uch move. Mr. professionals have won three aud lost two but undoubtedly the reporters had a pretty K. Virtue, G. S. Davis, Leon Viau,; E. J. Me- of the hole he had put it in Krauthoff and Messrs, by his consolida­ unborn babe. I suppose, however, that by fartiu and Speas will leave for Chicago to­ James of base ball here in Cuba. Right here good foundation for their story. Tiie meet­ Kean, Charles L. Zimmcr. tion maneuvers. The stockholJers held a liis time there is a general scramble for I must say that the members of the various ing they described was held in Messrs. Spald- Philadelphia—S.L.Thompson, meeting morrow to be present at the base ball meet- A. Myers, on Saturday last. President Good- layers going on, in which everybody is ucs. earns composing this league here are ball ings'store, and there were present John B. W. Glcnson, C. Esper, F. W. Clements, J. win's plan was submitted and accepted. The triving to get the most desirable men. In Day, J. \V. Spalding, E. B. Talcott, James PICKETT'S CASE. slayers in every sense of the word. The first F. Schult/,, Win. T. Gray, E. H. Mayor, W. directors recommended it tu the stockholders, 11 the rush I want to see the Boston Associa- nine here was played last Saturday, and Mutrie and Buck Ewing. The question is: A. Sunday, W. R. Hamilton, John Thoruton. who in turn ratified the directors' action. ion team get together a lot of winners;«nd Jimmy Manning wrote to fir. Speas a few bout 3000 spectators paid from 75 cents to Who gave tlie echeme away? The first three fittsburg—C. Mack. Both bodies adjourned, to meet again next am glad to see that there does not appear to ays ago strongly advising that Pickett be $150 Spanish money declare they didn't; I'll bet money that it was etained by Kansas City and played at short to witness the Havana WESTERN ASSOCIATION. Saturday to settle the many details. In the ie any likelihood of Mike Kelly being with ;eam defeat the Ocalas in a hotly contested not Mutrie. I've known Jim these man}' Denver—Jos. Werric!:, John E. Messitt, J. meantime Mr. Goodwill will go ahead with" Boston Club another year. I believe that top. While, heretofore, Mr. Speas had not _jame by a score of 4 to 3. The Americans days, and I never got a piece of inside news bought much of the matter, he said had It. Founder, W. F. O'Brien, T. Rainsey, II. the arrangements for the new club. uch clowns as Kelly, Ewing and Latham to-day: :o play by the Cubans rules.which were quite from him in my life. It's all very well to T. Pnyne, M. Neeves, C. L. Reynolds. Vfm. The differences existing among the stock­ heapen the game iu the long run. People No feeling of resentment, towards Pickett different from those sneer at the smiling manager, but he is >r his treatment of us played in the States. Kennedy, E. J. McNabb, Jos. Lohbeck, holders were practically settled last Tues­ want to see a game won by that club which will keep me from re- And also had to submit to the rulings of a nearer "on tbe level" than anybody I know George Tebeaffr day at the interview between Wendell Good­ ilays the best ball,and avictory won by such aining him if it is deemed best. This is the couple of Cuban umpires, who gave connected with the management of the club. ra of good feeling in base ball and I believe them a Kansas City—E. E. Smith, Gco. Hogriever, will and George Wr . Chauncey. In addition ntics as these men indulge in is far from in rank deal all through. The score of the first Kwingaloneisopen tosuspicion. If I thought Win. J. Hoover, Jas. H. Manning. to the club matters arrangements were also atisfactory to a true sportsman. Ever since arrying out to the utmost the principle enun- game: Mutrie gave the figures away I should cer­ iated by the Board of Control that bygones St. Paul—C. S. Abbev, M. J. Trost, J. H. made at that time for the leasing of Eastern Celly crowded John Morrill off the Boston LA. AB.R.B, P. A. B HAVANA. AB.B. B. P. A. E tainly hold him responsible for leaving me, MacMuhon. Fred Schmit. G. II. McHale. Park to the new club by the HidgewooclLand earn I have had a contempt for that $10,000 iiould be bygones. Pickett did no worse than StraMon, £b 2 0 1 5 1 0 Antluoii, if..4 003 but I do not. The directors understand this mny other men Oma/ta—C. Il.Willis, J. Newman, D.Shan, and Improvement Company. Tlie lease is man, and his action at that time and since who deserted other manage- McCiraw, M..3 1 0 0 3 1 (Jauzaley, 31)5 1 1 4 pretty well. The table showed a pretty state non, W.IIalligood, A. McCauley, icnts, and Kansas City Jlara, p...... 4 0 1 0 6 0 Arrano, If....4 110 James Staf­ for a period of five years at an annual rental ' as shown that he deserves the condemnation will be prepared to of affairs. Briefly explained, it meant that ford, II. E. H. Eiteljorg, N. L. Baker. of about $7000. This will include the stands, eal with him as if there had been no pas- Laliy, CI...... 4 1 3 1 0 0 Ardav, CC.....4 2 1 0 f every honest base ball crank. Personally, Knu«, C...... 4 1 it 3 2 OCIiauez, M...4 0 1 1 all the National League plal*'rs would be Minneapolis—M. Duke, Jos. Miller, F. fences and other improvements. [ have no bone to pick with Sir Michael, but ages at arms between us. The hatchet is taken care of financially, wliile the Players' uried as Winer,3l>..... 3 0 1 2 2 2 Hebe, c...... 4 0 1 10 Shugert, T. W. Ford, F. W. Osborne, M. B. The new club is to be formed by the stock­ '. have always admired such men as John far as I am concerned." lawson, II...3 0 1 2 0 0 Aro.ti;;*n,lt) 4 0 1 4 League men, with the single exception of Brown, A. J. OalUin, C. G. Baldwin. holders of the two existing organizations, en­ ilorrill, who, in all his long career as a base SOWDERS' INDISCRETION. ~ uor, lb...4 0 0 It 0 OUiDKl, 2U....4 0 0 4 Danny Richardson, would be compelled to Lincoln—C. Bushman. tirely independent of their present clubs. jail player, maintained a reputation which The New York World says that Johnny Kmtz.rC...... 4 0 0 0 0 U Y»n< s, p...... 4 0 0 1 suffer a reduction of salary. Milwaukee—Geo. W. Davies. Total...... 3J 3 » 'a 143 Total...... 37 4 The Players' and National League franchise he Kellys and Ewings never aspired to. owders states that he will not play ball in 6 27 7 2 If the boys allow themselves to be bam­ AMERICAN Ocuia...... 0 0000301 0 4 ASSOCIATION. of the National League club will be turned Since writing^the above I have read that vansas City this season under any circum- boo/led in this way they will regret it. The Athletic— John Milligan, Win. Sliarsig, over to the Havana...... 0 0000003 0 3 new club, in return for which Arthur Irwin-will probably manage tbe Bos­ tanees. IfSowdersis talking this way he Earned ruu? Ocala 2, Havana 2. Two-base bit salary standard established this year will Wm. J. Bradley, Wm. Hustcd. Messrs. Byrne, Doyle and Abell are to be re­ on "Red Stockings," and that Ryau will be hould be more circumspect. Mr. Krauthoif Anlay. Home run Krull*. Struck out By Mars 7, last for a long time; so the reduction does not Columbus— M. E. Baldwin, W. H. Whee- compensed in accordance with the provisions exchanged for Kelly. As far as Irwiu is s favorably inclined towards the young man, jy Yiiut-fl 2. Hit bjr pitcher I,HW«OD. Pawd Lal:s mean that it's only for next season, but prob­ lock, Chas. Crooks, F. Knauss, John Easton, of the agreement, the details of which have ioucerned, I think he would make a first- .nd as Kansas City has him on a reserve list Kruai 1. Belie 2. Wild pitchui Mars 3, Yanoi 1. ably for as long as they are on the diamond. E. Chamberlain, J. L. Snectl. been published. ilass manager. His Philadelphia experience he Board of Control may give him to us. Umpires Two Cubans. Time 'Ji'io. The cranks are laughing at the statements St. Louis—John Munyan, T. McCarthy, C. The terms of the deal hare been changed >roves that he has got the stuff in him that t's a good thing, at times, to "saw wood." The second game was played at Matanzas that Kwing and Glafscock volunteered to B. Miller, Jno. on Feb. 2 and resulted in E. Stivetts, J. Ncal, C. E. in only one particular the cash payment of uccessful managers are made of, and his ap- THE MATTER OF UNIFORMS. an easy victory for sign at reduced salaries. The Giasscock Duflee. $30;OOU to the National League Club has been the American team. The score: jointmeut will-be favorably looked upon by The color of the Kansas City uniforms are story was so sloppy and transparent that it Louisville—?,. M. Daily, II. L. Taylor, J. B. waived by President Uyrne and his partners, Boston base ball people, while his friends in OCALA. AB.R.B. P. A. K'.MATANZAS. AB.H. B. P. 1. E failed absolutely to reach its marks. If o be settled by a vote to betaken in the Struttiiu, 2b.. 3 3 3 3 1 0 Puitt. 3ti...... 3 0 0 212 Ryan, W. V. Wolff, T. J. Shinuick, W. B. who have taken notes for the hmount. The he Quaker City will be pleased to know that HcGraw, B«.. 6 1 1 1 8 0 Oraref, M..... John T. Brush or Frank Bancroft read it Weaver. games will be played at evening Times of this city. President Speas t 0 0 111 Eastern Park. rwiu is good enough for Boston, though las insinuated that the matter shall be settled Mars, of...... 6 I 2 1 0 liCrespo, cf.... 4 1 2 1 00 they have fallen in fits. Their experience in RELEASED FROM CONTRACT OH RESERVATION .teach & Co. did not consider him good n this way and a voting contest Luby, p...... 6 0 2 0 0 O.Tapaiier, lb.4 0 1 10 01 signing Giasscock for Indianapolis in 1889 By Baltimore—Thos. E. Power, D. W. New York Club Affairs. of colors is Krau.i, 3>j....5 1 2 2 7 0 ! VaMor. C....4 U 0 610 at the League nough for Philadelphia. he result. Last year, it is within the schedule meeting in the Long, N. L. Baker C. E. Tate. The final incorporation papers of the New By the exchange of Kelly for Ryan the Wicsr, rf.....5 2 1 0 0 OIMartin, rf....3 0 2 001 Arlington Hotel, Washington, is still fresh in mundsof truth to say that the Kansas Laws-JU, If.,. 4 lit/ Milwaukee—John Thoruton. York Base Ball Club were signed Saturday ?oston League people will be the gainers. City 4 3 1 0 0 ! 0 irso, p...... 3 0 0 120 the minds of the persons who attended the ;iub, the pennant winners, was the worst Conuur, Ib... 5 3 2 14 0 0 Snntana, lf.3 1 1 001 Il}/ Syracuse—J. F. Keefe, F. W. Ely, Win. at Judge Bacon's office , No. 10 Wall street, lyan is just in his prime as a ball player rez,2b...»3 0 0 531 meeting, and I was one of them. Both Ewing McQuery. and were then immediately team in the West. The boys, in and Giasscock probably.signed forwarded to vill be a great favorite. His many Clinton ome way, became possessed of the idea that To-Bi...... 44171fi24 21!(| Total...... 31 2 U*2« 87 contracts at Jii/ Lebanon—Jas. Graham, II. M. Kooui Trenton, N. J. The gentlemen who used riends will be on hand to welcome him if the hey couldn't play ball unless their uniforms *M«rs out for being lilt by batted ball. reduced salaries; but it is safe enough to say By HI. Louis—John Milligan. their pens were John B. Day, K. B. Talcott, reputed exchange should be consummated. vere very dirty and disreputable Ocnh...... 2 4 1 0 5 2 S 0 0 IT they will receive their full salaries by some By Minneapolis—C. E. Petty. James looking. JlaUuzns ...... I 00000010 2 side agreement K. Sullivan, Frank Kobinson and J. THE INTER-COLONIAL LEAGUE. Stearns, Hoover and Gunson never dressed or contract. Winking the BIJ Denver—T. J. Flood. W. Spalding. The papers were returned Earned ruus Ocala 8. Matanzas 1. Two-base hid other eye is a great fad among the magnates. The Inter-Provincial League will undoubt- alike. It was a sure "hoodoo." Once, in- -JlcUnuT, La\\8ou, Martin, 'lliree-bose hit Law- By St. Paul—3. Daly. Thursday, when these officers were elected: :dly be a "go." With such men as Haw- * * * By Omaha—W. L. Horan, W. Hanrahan, John B. Day, eed,when a streak of hard luck seemed on, ion. Flnt CD balls By Luby 2, by Corao 4. Wild I have incurred president; J. W.Spalding, treas­ hornCj of Fredericton, Dimock, of Windsor, he entire nine men appeared on the field pltchen Corsu 2. Paired balls Kurtz 2, Valder 3. the displeasure of the offi­ William Fagan, D. O'Connor, William Urqu- urer. Tlie iHunc of the new organization will ind Higgins, of St. John, not to mention the n a different dress. As it happened the Umpire.* Two Onta-ia. Time 3h. cial organ of the New York Clubby assorting hart. be the National Exhibition Company, with a lid-timers in Moulton, Truro and this city, ;ame was won, On the 3d the Americans met the Progresos that many New York patrons of base bull By Kansas City—Hugh Nicol. capital and, of course, the credit was will see stock of $2.50 000. he League would certainly be in good hands. iven to the variagated colors of the wearing and Matauzas and had a less easy time to win, the game played at Eastern Park, GI.ASSCOCK AND TROUBLE, A good deal of correspondence is passing be- the Cubans playing good ball. Over 2200 Brooklyn, next season. My reasons for the CALIFORNIA Giasscock ipparel. statement CULLING3. signed with the New York Club ween the interested parties, though I cannot A neat looking ball club is a great thing. people witnessed this game. The score: are: That John M. Ward, who OOALA..... AB.B. B. P. will manage last Tuesday. It is said by the club officials ;tate just what progress has been made. The t is much more pleasant to look at teams A. E PHOORESO. Atl.K 8. P. A. E the Brooklyns, has a large fol­ Reorganization ot tha California League that the short stop submitted to n large shave St. John people have already engaged a man- Str.U on, '2b..3 02221 I,i.| er, c...... 401 21 lowing in this city, and that from many sec­ Officers Elected San Jose Admitted A vhen they are neatly uniformed and when McOraw, i-..ii 1235 1 Calzadll'l.lb 4 009 00 in the $5000 salary called for by his personal iger and are considering the make-up of he uniforms are bright and clean-looking, tions of Gotham Eastern Park can be reached Remarkable Game,-JIuiiy I'layer* Signed, contract with Day,and signed a new P...... 4 1 1 0 1 0 Rus«3,B8...... 4 0 2 1 quicker than the Polo Grounds. Really, two-year heir team. A meeting for organization will t is a point that managers I.uliy', cf...... 5 1 2 1 0 OTaJrou,2b... 4 0 0 1 4 0 I Etc. contract at the don't pay enough fail to see anything particularly heinous voluntary reduction with the ihortly be held when all arrangements will attention to. Kran?, 31i.... 4 1 2 2 3 0 L. Matoi, cf..3 1 1 3 0 0 in SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 8. The directors of new New York Club. Those who know Wiiior, rf..... 501- - - - 0 O.'P. Mutos, rf..3 002 0 0 my offense. The statement was not made to >e perfected. GENERAL MENTION. the California League met here Jan. 2.5, and. Glnsseockand his keenness for the "stuff" will Charles A. McCully is organizing a cricket LAWSOII, If... 4 1120 (i;fo3taijt », p..,4 100 4 0 injure the business of the New York Club, re-elected John T. Moue president Jim Conner, Ib... 4 0 1 in 0 and treas­ accept the reduction story with a very large earn in New York to tour the provinces this Burns, I suppose, is going to play in 01 Votuzncs, c( 4 0 1 4 0 0 but was printed as an interesting phase of the urer; T. W. Hobson. Quincy, 111., next season, captaining Kurlz, C...... 4 2 2 3 0 0 Him, 3b..... 3 0 1 2 21 vice president and Henry quantity of salt. easpn. According to tha most reliable infor- and present base ball situation hereabouts. It Harris, secretary. Mone, Harris, Finn, Rob­ The above paragraph was written on nation to be obtained, the visitors will reach managing the team. They are voting for him Total...... 38713 27 l~i Total...... 33 2 6 27 15 3 would have died with a single paragraph had jver there at Ocala...... 1 0130020 0 7 inson and Ehright were appointed a commit­ Wednesday immediately upon receipt of the lalifax during July, stay two days to play the rate of a mile a minute, the issue not been raised in type. " The late tee le is on Kansas City's reserve list, though, rrogruno...... 0 0000020 0 2 to draw up a schedule which they are to news of Glasscock's signing. How apropos it he Wanderers and Garrison, then go over to ~ ue«i runs Ocala 4. Two-base hits McGran, Commodore Vauderbilt once said of his son- present at antadjourned meeting for ratifica­ was was shown on Thursday when the New St. John for two days. The trip will cover and the management here will have to be ne- ', Vetaaztli-8, StriUton. First on bills Mars 2, in-law Colonel Elliott F. Shephard: "In my ;otiated with before he is released. Burns tion. The transfer of the San Francisco York Herald, hitherto a staunch League or­ .en days, and games will be played in Boston CosUnesH. Hit by pitcher ET Costanes 1. by Mars live I have known many fools, but Shep­ Club's franchise from Finn to Harris was K a pretty good man, and last year 4. Wild pitches Cottanei 2. Umpires Two Cubuni. gan, said: 'n route to Halifax, and probably in New Brooklyn hard is more kinds of a fool than any­ officially ratified, and both managers were "The announcement mado Tuesday by the :Iaven on the return trip. We will give the nade one" or two offers for him. If he would Time 2:15. body I ever met." Substituting the name of hrow as well as Hoover he would be one of The Americans then returned to Havana, recognized as directors of the California official? of the New Yurk Base Ball Club that NTew Yorkers a hearty welcome, in spite of the person who inspired the idea of raising League, the former as the representative of Jack' GlftS3cock had voluntarily accepted .he most valuable centre fielders in the coun­ and on the 4th played the Almandares before this issue with me for that of Colonel Shep­ a cut he McKiuley bill and the Behring Sea dis- 150U people. the San Jose Club and the latter as the rep­ In bis SiiUOO salary of last season wns generally mtc, but they will have to put up some good ty. The game was well played, but hard, I would respectfully beg permission to "Little Nic" seems to be getting a berth for the Americans won rather easily. The score: resentative of the San Francisco team. It disbelieved yesterday. It was regarded as a cricket to secure scalps here. use Commodore Vanderbilt's expression, as was decided to charge an admission fee of limself, too. He is credited with having ac­ OCALA. AD.R.B. P. A. E ALMASDS. AB.H.B. P. A. K quoted. So far there preconcerted plan on the part of the local mag­ ALL SORTS. Strattou,2b..3 2 1 4 2 0 appears to be nobody in fifty cents to male visitors at all games played cepted an offer to captain and manage ateam Ilnrau, If..... a 1 1 2 00 the American Association who cares to sink nates to hoodwink the other players into accept­ The New Brunswick Amateur Skating at Rockford, 111. McGiaw, B6..3 1123 1 Maria, es.....5 13321 outside of San Francisco. The season is to ing genuine He, too, is under reserve Ktaus, 3b.... 4 1113 ijllelabat, lb..5 1 1 11 01 any money in a second Chicago Club. To run begin cuts in their salaries. It was even Association elected officers at their annual lere, but it is probable his release will be on March 22 and end on Nov. 22. T. hinted tlmt Mr. Glasscoek hud received a big neeting at the Palace Rink, St. John, this IiUby, P...... 5 0 1 2 2 0 ; Pratls, p...... 4 C 0 020 against A. G. Spaldiug in his own bailiwick W. Hobson, the new vice president represents ;iven at any time. Liiws.iu, If... 4 0130 OjArata, 3b.....4 02231 would be almost as suicidal as to enter into a wad of bank bills to issue his 'non-hoggieh mani­ week, and adopted the constitution of tho It is stated Kurtz, c...... 5 1241 1 rVnwo, 2b....3 1 0 3 4 1 the San Jose team. Amateur Skating here that Kansas City is after fight with Aaron Stern in Cincinnati. The The San Francisco festo.' All sorts of rumors and opinions are Association of Canad»,witli _mith, of Brooklyn, or Robinson, of St. Louis. Mnr»,'cf...... 4 1 0 1 0 OJMoitW.c...... 4 1 1 2 3 0 and California teams a few alterations. Connor, Association's chances in the Windy City are played flying around among the ball men. The Association will send t wants one of them for short stop. When Ib... 4 1 1 10 0 OJMolIni, rf... 4 0 1 2 0 I a fourteen-iuning game here on the representatives to the races to be held iu this Winer, rf.....4 1 0 0 0 0 Marflnea, cf.4 0 1 00 nil. It may require a few months for the 24th ult., San Francisco won by G to 4. On "I met a tn*n Tuesday noon, boforo the news tlr. Kranthoff came buck from the East he Association to discover the fact; but it is a about Gliifs:ock'3 signing was given out, who city this month. Tot-ii...... 3687 27 113 Total...... 38 610 'II !45 Sunday last the Cnlifornias beat the Sail aid that Kansas City had a chance to sign OraU...... 0 4200002 0 ; fact just the same, i. e., without Sunday ball. whispered some things in my ear that at first By fhe death of Urbain Lemieux, of Que­ wo first-class men. He declined Franeiscos 13 to U. Cahill pitched and Pow« bec. Canada loses another strong man. to give their Almacderaa...... 0 0210000 '2-5 There's no hope for a Chicago Association ers caught for the victors. seemed rather iiuprob.ible, and which appeared While mr.ies, stating that it Kirtifd runs Ocala 4, AUuandera* 3. Two-base lie might compromise the hit Club, unless Mr. Spalding takes hold of it. A central decidedly logical >ift«r the rnngaites had teiven never gave public exhibitions of his mus- deal. It is said now that the men named are Kraui. First on balls By Luby 2, by i'rattf 4 California league to be composed out tboir'news.' lIos'.uJ: sular prowess, he has shown strength which Hit by pitcher Lrt-.vson, McGraw, t'osata. Wild of Merced, Stockton^Fresno and Visalia H he ones he was after. There arc plenty of The National Board willl enter its chair­ among the possibilities. " 'Do you know the League magnates have entitles him to a place among the strong men ood men running loose, but it is hardly pitches L'ltiy 1, 1'iatta 3. Struok uilt By Luby 3, of tlie world. At the time of his death he was by 1'ralts 4. Pa«ud ball Molses. Uoipires Two manship throes to-morrow. At first I thought McCloskey, the famous Texas Leagm a scheme on foot to cut the salaries of the ex- 34 years probable, it seems to me, that such a man as Cubaos. Time-2:25. Alien W. Thurman would be elected to the I3nithorhood old, and was employed as foreman of imith would be let out of manager, will manage and captain the Sacra­ piaj-ers in suoh a way that the construction for the Great Northwestern the National NOTES. chair; but I am now inclined to think there mento Club this year. He has arrived inSa» latter will williogly accept their terms? Telegraph league. If he were, then I expect Kansas Yesterday, 5th, the Americans had an off are so many things of importance to the Co. in the province of Quebec. It City-would get the first show at ramento. "'It's just this way. Every one of the eight s asserted on credible authority that be fre­ him. What day aud were easily beaten by the Fe Club League to be settled that A. G. Spalding will A contract has been given out to entirely clubs will fend for its leitlinz stars, whether we need now is a short stop and third base- here by 17 to 6. The Americans were out­ accept the berth temporarily. The Chicago quently carried a telegraph pole 46ft. long man. Outside of that we consider ourselves reconstruct the Haight Street grounds. The League or lirothcrhood men, nnci, after giving and planted it in a hole unassisted, a feat played at all points, aud Marr was hit for 14 proceedings will be intensely interesting, cost will be $11,000. them a vi.sion of the dinliy-diak, wilt hand them :hat usually required it for the frav. bases. and by next week we shall know something The a force of eight men to Secretary Brandt, of the Omaha Club, was San Francisco Club has signed pitcher the amount they must announce as out from accomplish. Could Louis Cyr do that? Luby and Mars are doing all the pitching of the character of the body. Cobb, late of Oakland, and Toby Lyons, of their salaries. .iere last week. He says Ornaha has about at present, Lawson having a badly sprained The annual dinner of the Tuque Blues oc­ he best * s * Boston. " 'Then the players will go forth with meek curs in Montreal, club it ever had and expects to ;.ny kind on the Sab­ Clarkc will pitch in his '89 form. He thinks at short. Here is a player wiio would add speedily and heartily endorsed by Mr. Spald­ help out their employers who Lave lost money by the secretary of the League. A strict lie race for the pennant will be between bath. Should the measure pass, the Califor­ system of cheeking the scores and markers has great strength to some good minor league ing. By order of the Mikado of base ball nia League could not support high-priced during the recent war.' Kausas City, Minneapolis, Milwaukee and the Chicago newspapers announced with a "Not two bours afterward Jack been adopted. It is expected that 2000 men team, being an A No. 1 fielder, batter and teams on the returns from week-day con­ Qlasseook Jmaha, with the other four clubs pretty well base-runner. flourish that the sales system was dead. The went to Spalding's and signed n new fjrm of will compete during the season. The compe­ He played in Oleau, N. Y., last tests. tition for the munched. season. Mikado had said so, and what the Mikado League contract and accepted a 'big cut in his Caron sharpshooter's trophy President Speas, who is on the schedule Harris is negotiating for Cartwright, the will be unusually keen this season. This Stratton at second base and Kraus at third, said "went." One dull January day Mr. captain of last year's St. Louis Browns, to alary,' the magnates said. Giasscook himself committee with Brandt, of Omaha, anddish- are worthy of mention. Their playing being Robison departed from th'e sacred precincts appeared to be perfectly sincere in tbe matter trophy is presented by tbe Minister 01 rnan, of Milwaukee, has been working on a play first base for the home team. Militia, who has promised free ammunition of the gild-edge order. of Euclid avenue and on the day following William Swett, better known as "Pop," when he came out, and snid that he had volun­ schedule for several daySj and thinks he has Harter was sent home this morning after reached the smoky, bewildering Chicago tarily su£gc?ted and received for this year's matches. one that is absolutely has been signed by Manager Harris of the a out in his salary I say, Mr. Editor, fair to all. Mr. Speas pitching one losing game. This man could thoroughfare known as Ma'.lison street. It's San for the sake of harmony and to help along why is it that the Na said: "I have tried to fix up a schedule, Franeiscos. the tional League wants anew president? What's do better sawing logs than playing ball. an awful descent from Euclid avenue to Mnd- William J. Clark, of the Illinois-Iowa gentlemen book of the club, who had lost consid­ the that treats everybody alike, and I believe I Kurtz is catching his usual brilliant game, ison street, but. awful as it is, it was not a matter with Nick Young? By missing have done League, has been signed for San Francisco. erable money in the base ball war. five or six weeks' reading of THE SPORTING it." and Connor at first is holding down that bag marker to the descent of Mr. Robison The Santa Clara Agricultural Association "Now comes the question. Is Glasscook'fl new There is still a little hankering for McOarr in great shape. from the high plane of anti-slavery to LIFE I maj'have failed to learn the reason for third base. He would make a good man has granted a lease of a portion of their contract made out with a salary clause of $3000, but it seems to me that Mr. Young has made the low level of "practical base ball grounds to the management of the San Jos« Buy, which is a voluntary cut of $2000 from last for the place. A JUST RETURN. business" which occurred during his stay in a fair executive. Of course he is notaHul- Charley Bennctt passed through town Club. __^___ year's figures? If so, docs Giasscock really lose burt or a Mills such men are not to be fount last Chicago. Frank wanted a fielder. Of course, $200H, or dues he get that amount down in cold week en route to his home in Kansas. Ewing Rappeil Over the Knuckles For His Mr. Spalding, who had taken such a pro­ but once in A lifetime but he has, to all out Ante-Season Boasts. A SOUTHERN VOICE. cash for his announcement? ward appearances, at least, made a mode FREEMAN. nounced stand against the sales system, "It is certninly a fact that by GlaEscock'a ac­ president. "Buck" Ewing, of the New York Club, would not ask money for the release of a Richmond Ripe For Another Spoil of Rasa tion the other players who have been threatened TIIK SPORTING LIFE is on sale at Cor EVENTS AT ERIE. feels pretty confident that his team will have player. So Frank went to him. Mr. Spald­ Hall-But Where is There a 1'lace Fop with salary cuts may bo inclined more or less of a picnic with the Brooklyns ing, it was discovered, had nothing to do with Her? to accept mally's, George street. A Chat With Uierhauer The Outlook For this year. While in New lower terms than last year, bclievinj, as they York last week he the Chicago players. Captain Anson had RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 9. Editor SPORTING I'llOVIN'CIALISMS. a Local Club Unfavorable Current News slated on several occasions that the Brook­ full jurisdiction. Frank went to Anson and probably do, that all the ylay'r3 are to be cut Lamb defeated Dingle in a three mile rac Lift:: Now that the "war is over" and a Notes. lyns would not stand any show against the named the man he wanted. "Thirty-five general reorganization taking place, why down alike. at St. John last Thursday in 10:58 for $50. EME, Pa., Feb. reorganized Giants. To this the Brooklyn hundred dollars," "Take 10. Editor SPORTING LIFE: observed the captain with don't Secretary Braden, Burnham, Simmons, Eiving's case, for instance. Buck George M. Gibbs, tiie champion railer, am I had the pleasure of meeting Manager manager had no answer to make. He said: a Marshalltown, la., smile. The truth is not ei^ned not long ngo, bat the amount of his Carr, the sprinter, will represent the Torontc et. al, take in hand the formation of an East­ Sharsig, of the Athletic Club, here last week, "Let them do the talking, we will have our known, but rumor has it that Frank went into ern League or a new Atlantic Association, sa'ary was not eivun out, excont that he had Lacrosse Club in this year's athletics. and found him to be nsnlcndid gentleman. Mr turn when we get down to work next sum­ Chapin & Groves, and, after inspecting the suffered a cut willingly. T.vo players have Among the skaters who will appear at tin with a circuit something like this: Newark, Sharsig was here to talk with Bierbauer.aiul mer." In this connection it is well to refresh pictures, said to himself: "Frank, have a Jersey City, Trenton. Wiiuiiuglon, Harris- since told me that Buck was getting even more coining races in this city will be Charle seemed to be satisfied with his visit Mr. Ewing's memory on certain important small bottle with me." Gillespie, of St. John, to him burg, York, Richmond and Norfolk, Va. money than he did last year, but that he was the backward skater but, of course, as everyone knows the niattei points. Says the New York World:— "He ISSIIOOTS. who will try to lower his wonderful half Richmond is ''base ball hungry." and fifteen compelled to gay he had suffered a- cut in order lias not been settled yet. ''Loir' would much will remember, no doubt, that lit the con­ John T. Brush is doing his best for the or twenty thousand dollars could easily be to induce the other players to fall into line mile backward record of 1:33J. rather play with PHtsburg, not but what h clusion of the championship season of 1889, League in Cincinnati, but he will fail. We So Wallace Ross and Fred Plaisted hav raised here to support a club in a good league. without a kick. likes Philadelphia and Mr. Sharsig, but he the New Yorksand Brooklyns played a series hear he has interested some local capital in The old Virginia Club of'S3, '84 and'85 "The recent salary list printe-1 in tho Herala gone into the exhibition business. I ventur feels (hat he has served his apprenticeship of nine games for the premiership of the world. the club, hut there's no evidence to prove the the opinion that they will never exhibit ii was a good and paying investment until Xasli was pronounced false by Messrs. SpaMing, Day and now wants to be in the League. Then Tiie Brooklyn team, handicapped sadly be­ statement. No matter who runs it, the Cin­ and Johnston were sold to Boston, and would and .others, but there is plenty of evidence that St. John. Probably Ross could tell why it i are players in the Association as good as 2001 hind the bat and at short field, gave its rival cinnati Club next season, if it isn't strength­ he never visits his old home; I shouldn' even then been a success if proper energy and, it is correct, one reason beina the recent action as in the League, but as an organization" the a thorough shaking up and a mighty close ened immediately, will not be iu the race, push had been exercised by the- directors. of the club. like to. Leflgue is much the stronger; but it isn" shave. Docs Mr. Ewing recall the manner in and is a sure loser. "Brer Fox, he lie low." On that list Glasscoek's salary was Major Weston, of the Sixty-sixth battallion We have a pretty park, with diamond all laid placed at $5000, which was correct, according to likely that Lou's wishes will betaken into which his club won two of the most import­ John J. Burdock has not yet made any ar­ out, grand stand and bleachers, on an island will be the commandant of this year's Bisle; consideration by the Board of Control ant games in that series? If he will tap his rangements for the coming season. He is the figures in his three years' personal contract team. J. W. between Richmond and Manchester, and with John B. Day. It is believed that Giasscock Bicrbauer, Morrisou, Menefee and B'H'hind think-tank it will dawn upon him that John still one of the greatest infielders on the within five minutes' walk of the postofiicesof will get his $0000 this year, as well as next sea­ will go into active practice at the fair grouuc M. Ward's phenomenal work on the bases diamond, and in some Western club would both cities. With over one hundred thousand son, and that the rewnt nnnouncemnt of the THE OSIIKOSH CLUB this week. turned defeat into victory. Ward was the do well. Any manager desiring to reach people between the two cities to draw from Mike Morrison feels sore about the report man who carried the day for the New Yorks. Burdock may address him in my care at the New York Glub officials is the biggest kind of a Organized For Business J. and the great popularity of the sport here, I H. Eoushkolb that he was connected with that bar-room Now, let Mr.Ewing reason a little. The World office. He is living iu Brooklyn, and am satis;ied that Richmond would prove a bluff. Chosen to Manage, Kto. New York Club has ' That the magnates fight, in which one man was nearly killed lost that towerof strength is in excellent shape. success in the American Association. Even 'winked the other eye OSHKOSH, Wis.,Feb. 10. EditorSpORTiNC Mike is not which :ilone made it the superior of the two. John Pope, one was the unanimous opinion in base ball circles tlmt kind of a fellow, and wa° never of the founders of the Com­ Norfolk, with Portsmouth, Suffolk and other LIFE: The Oshkosh Base Ball Associatioi known to be in any trouble of that kind. Brooklyn has gained it. Brooklyn has also mercial League in Chicago, was in the city small towns around her to draw from, has Time will tell, however, whether the ey' was organi/.ed last Wednesday attheTremon Jack Morrison, the catcher, is the man. overcome the weakness behind the bat which last week. drooped or not." about 75,000 souls and would prove a good House and now is a member of the Wisconsir It now looks asifthore would lie noeliib her* wus so fatal hvl889.~ The local club now has Charlie Byrne and J. W. Spalding have ball town also. Boom up an Eastern League, The above plain language coming from the State League. this seuson. The trouble is tlmt Jolin De- two of the best catchers in the country in DiUy gone to Chicago. Mr. Editor, adopt your "Millennium Plaju" Herald, and following so clos-ely after tli The officers elected were: President C. C pinet is now so situated that he cannot spare and Kiuslow. and a third man will no doubt John M. Ward sailed for Europe on the ami it will be the strongest minbr league in, disclosures of the New York Club's proposei Chase; vice president S. C. Choate; seeretarj his valuable time, therefore we have no man be added to this department. What deduc­ ITmbria last Saturday. He will return about the country. Last spring when the New York; salary list, which msde the club officials so C. P. S'ilisbury; treasurer, C. Schriber; direc to lead off with. If he would only get to tion is natural? Manager Ward is right to April 1. and Boston Players' League clubs played an. angry, would indicate that there has been a tors, H. Derkscu, W. C. Kimball, A. M. Vo first, there are plenty who would sacrilsco to let Mr. Ewiug do the talking." Pay no attention to the lawsuits iu Brook­ exhibition game here (and a poor game at falling out between, at least, one literary ser Kaas, J. II. Porter and T. Ryaa. get him home safe. There is money cncagl lyn. They are matters of form and have no that), about 3000 of the "cranks" ran (he risk vitor and the magnates. Perhaps base bal J. II. Rouslikolb and S. II. Rose were se to be had and (ho town is crazy for ball. If A"SIodel" Ball Team. bearing on the organization of the new clubs. of a severe wetting and pneumonia and editor Vila has taken too much to heart tin lected as delegates to represent the Associi seems a pity that in a town of Erie's si/.e tha' From trie Cohimbu* Dispatch. Doe McDonough has returned from Pine shivered the whole nine innings out. statement of Mr. Waiter Spalding and hi: tion at the next meeting of the League. someone of the many enthusiasts won't come As everybody seems to be ollering the di­ Ridge Agency, unscathed mid unseal ped. He O'Rourke, Tate, Gleuu aud I'owell are own w.eekly paper that the "man who pub Manager Jloushkolb will form two teams o out and "try at least" to fill Mr. Depinet'i rectors of the Colijnibus Club advice gratis, is full of lore and gore, and says the National here. The boys will give Mr. and Mrs. Win. Jished the salary list of the New York Clul indoor base ball, one from the Crescent Clu place. perhaps they will pardon a little advice from League's organ is'very popular among the Nash a rousing reception when they come ta was no friend to the New York Club am and one from the city to play a series e Jack Menefee can play in any of fie fol us as to the make-up of the team. It is as fol­ Sioux. Two-Strike never uses anything the Proud City of tlie South. WB are very base ball." Evidently we are not "a happy games this winter at the North Side Turue lowing townsthisseason: Cleveland, B iflalo lows.: Catchers, Back Number and Charley else. GEO. II. DICKINSOX. proud of "Handsome Billy" here. family yet," by a long shot. Hall. Philadelphia Athletics, San Jose, Jame-itowi Horse; pitchers, Dead Arm and Ginger Lack­ The Players' League had many friends here or Bradford, but would much rather r'ay in ing; first base, Croaker; second base, Kicker; Ward's Oood Words For Big Dan. who were sorry to see it fall through, but Tlie Acme Club, of New York. ^S®*-TIIESPORTINO LIFE will be maile Erie and has given our people a few mon short stop. Dictator; third base, Away Back; John Ward thinks that the Boston League THE SPOKTJSG LIFE is still more p i;;'ilnr, NEW YORK, Feb. 1.—Editor SPORTIXG LIFE post paid toany address in the United State days to give him a contract. left field, Buy-All-Seuson-Tiekets;ceutrefield, management will make agreatmistakeifthey and will be still more so if it u\;\.- i :oua Dissatisfied; right The original Acmes, of t\7ow York, rccognizot aud Canada one year for $4.00, six mouths fo Robert Hamilton would like to manage anc field, "Tacks;" manager, release big Dan Brouthers. "He is the surest in getting professional bull ne*:<'' aen1 ' ". (1 i*.^i.,nai champions, wi'l place a teaai $2.25, three months for $1.25. play first bate for us this season. ' Bobby' K.'io.v-All. and most reliable, batsman, in the profession," Feb. 14. THE LIFE. 9

Bonj. Tuthill li now the manager of Brady's ng musician had simply been in search of back and then clinched, hanging on to Woods 'Inspector" Company. THE WORLD OF MUSIC. the sunshine which was denied to him in the to avoid punishment. THE STAGE. Myron Caliee is the latest addition to Aug BROUGHT TO BAY. bleak North. N,v,t M. Robert PInnquette, the As they broke away Woods advanced upon ATHLETIC. ?itou's stock for next season. composer of the "Cloches de Corneville" and the Ithaca man and planted a swinging right Tho Peerless Patti at I^st Humbled by a hander on bis Miss Sadie Martinot has permanently retired oilier tuneful little comic opera?, lias gone awny face that brought Conley tohia CROSS-COUNTBY MEN MEET. THE DRAMA. "rom the "Dr. Bill" company. Disappointed Manager. suddenly, leaving some unfinished work in the knees. Conley staggered to his feet in a Patti has met her match at last. The in­ hands of the manager of the Giiito Thoatre. M. dazed sort of way, but went down again be­ Co-operation and Support Asked From All THE PARIS SKNSATION, Adelaide Moore, it is sail, will retire from domitable Maple^ou was a mere fly on the fore a left-handed punch in the face. the stage at the close of this season. Planquctte is a wealthy man, and has some He Athletic Clubs. wheel of her chariot; the stcrn-visaged Abbey property in the Department cf the Calvados, as hung on the ropes until the eight seconds ex­ The executive committee of the National he Story of "Tliermidor," the Play Which 'The Senator" has closed its ran in New always spoke to her in the softest whispers; pired and then advanced to meet Woods who Has Caused Such a Ruction in Paris. York with a record of 277 performances. well as in Puris. It is reported that the com­ Cross-Country Association held a meeting when the autocratic Gye had a request to poser has sent a strange epistle to the manager met him with his left. Conley staggered Feb. 1 iu New York City, B. C. Williams Paris is still excited over Sartiou's "Ther- Charles S. Dickson and Henry S. Doblin have make he approached her on trembling knees. back, exposing his neck, and Woods landed nidor," the play which was suppressed by of the theatre, sUting that be had gone to take presiding, and J. II. Mellor acting as secre­ written a new play called "The Son-in-Law." But the haughty prima donna barked up the s»a baths in Normandy. It bas also been stated with a right handed swing which put Conley tary. The Long Island Cross-Country Asso­ the ministry for political reasons. This play wrong tree, so to speak, when she hurled de­ to sleep. At the end of twelve seconds his Fhas become the subject of a vast amount of Lillie MoHenry has signed a five years' con- that M. Planqnotte has gone to London, while ciation submitted their constitution and by­ Tact to star under the management of J. Frank fiance at the Russian government a few days second picked him up and carried him to his laws for approval, and, upon motion of Mr. discussion, and a description of it will, there- ago. others maintain that he is simply meditating corner, where he soon recovered sufficiently fire, be of interest to THE SPORTING LIFE Leake. over future triumphs in seclusion and retire­ Hughes, unanimous approval was voted. Patti was booked to sing in St. Petersburg to be carried to his dressing room. Copies of the following were ordered to be readers: A new play by Myron Leffingwell, called at the Royal Opera House. Arrived at Ber- ment in Paris. "Thermidor" is based on an incident, real 'Blue Grass," opens at Worcester, Mass., on sent to all the athletic clubs in the country: liu she sent word to the Czar's capital that Shoulder Hits. "Tbe National Cross-Country Association was Or imaginary, which occurred during the lat­ Feb. 16. she would not fulfill her engagement unless ter period of the Terror, when the people, Jack Dempsey is probably the only pugilist organized in January, 1887, by delegates from W. E. Glorman hai closed arrangements to go the money for it was deposited with her who ever declined a benefit. the most gorged with blood, satiated with the daily n adrance of M. B. Curtis for the balance of banker in advance. The answer to this was AQUATIC. influential athletic clubs in New York spectacle of cartloads of victims driven to the season. prompt, and characteristically Russian. It Kilrain and Godfrey have signed to fieht for and Brooklyn, and to-day embraces in its mem­ the guillotine until the streets absolutely a purse of $4500 in the latter nart of March. bership r presentative clubs in various parts of Hattie Harvey has closed season in Cincin­ came iu the form of an order for the prirua N. E. A. R. A. MEETING. Btank of gore, began to turn against the tyr­ donna's arrest. To obtain her freedom she Alfred Maoe, a son of the celebrated Jem the country. Its objects are to promote and anny of Robespierre and his merciless nati. Some of the company are said to be foster the grand sport of cross-country running. associ­ stranded there. was obliged to give bail. New Officers Elected Executive Commit­ Mace, is preaching the gospel in Indianapolis. ates. tee Appointed Other Business. Dominick McCafFrey has been appointed How far it has succeeded may be judged from In a letter to tbe New York Sun, Richard WHAT THE LADY SAYS. box­ the fnct that THE PLOT. Mrae. Patti was interviewed at the Hotel The annual meeting of the New England ing instructor of the Manhattan Athletic Club. for the senior championship last n The first act shows us the quai de la Tour- Uans&eld threatens to leave the stage for the year four teams competed, and for the junior )rush and pallette. Bristol, Paris, France, Feb. 9, with reference Amateur Rowing Association was held at the At St. Louis, Jan. 25, Reddy Bronnan velle, with a charming bit of old Paris as a to her arrest at TJerlin for alleged breach of Revere House, Boston, Feb. 4. Forty-five championship eight teams, being twelve teams The Robert Mert'ade knocked out Charles Jones in six rounds for a for the year 1890 91. as against flckground and a "backwater" of the Seine "Rip Van Winkle" Co. contract. She saH that the iuipressarioZettc delegates were present, from the following purse of $50. three teams for fliuost reaching to the footlights. The lead- stranded in Houston, Tex., last week. Bad met at her at London some time ago, and en- organizations: Arlington Boat Club, Brad­ 1887-88 and three teams for 1888-89. Various 'rig character of the play, Citizen Labussiere, jusiness was the cause. Dan Jordan and Frank Johnson fought four handicaps wore also held, whicb received larga aged her for a series of concerts at St. ford Boat Club, Central Boat Club, City rounds arrives on the scene with his son to indulge The new play by Pinero, which is soon to be f'eterslmrg. As Zette failed to pay a deposit Point Rowing Association, Columbian Row­ near Columbus, 0., Feb. 5, the latter entries and tended to develop many new run­ in a little early fishing. By a charming bit presented at the Garrick Theatre in London, is to her manager at St. Petersburg, and as he ing Association, Crescent Boat Club, King being knocked ont. ners. The Now York Jockey Club donated four of genuine comedy they get rid of an old bore, called "Lady Bountiful." lured a small and unimportant theatre, in­ Philip Boat Club, Lakeside Boat Club, Nar- "Sailor" Brown is now the proprietor-of a silver cups for both senior iind jnnior races. In who had seized the best place and caught the M. B. Leavitt has made a contract to take stead of the leading theatre, as he had prom­ ragansettBoat Club, Neponset Rowing Club, saloon in Brooklyn and he has retired perma­ adjition to these valuable trophies the New first gudgeon, and then the real play begins. Prof. Heamann on a ten-weeks' tour through ised, ebe considered the engagement broken. Pawtucket Boat Club, Riverside, Wachusett, nently from the ring. York Jockey Club have, at considerable ex­ Martial llugon, a young officer of the repub­ She consulted a solicitor, and he advised her Worcester, Salem and West End Boat clubs. Bob Fitzsimmons is to travel under the man­ pense laid out an eight mile course, which, lican army, fresh from the victories in Flan­ a West, beginning in April. Emma V»ders has been secured for "Mr. Pot- that she was under no legal obligations, and A letter was read by the secretary from the agement of Otto C. Floto, who is backed by Geo. wilh their magnificent grand stand and grounds, ders, rushes on to the stage and meets his old that the contract was nullified. Anawan Boat Club, resigning from the Asso­ B. Clark, of Chicago. they most kindly placed at the disposal of this friend Labussiere. He has a story to tell. On .er of Texas," to take the role now played by On the eve of her fulfilling Vlinnie Seligman, for the road. her Berlin en­ ciation. The report of the regatta committee The Olympic and California Athletic clubs Association for holding their championship his return, wounded, from a former cam- gagement Zette came to Berlin from St. showed a balance on hand of $13.SO. races. Being desirous of pushing tho interests aigii, he had met accidentally a young lady, Will S. Rising, of Lotta's company, is heart- have agreed not to bid against each other in Petersburg to seize her costumes and jewels, The officers elected for 1891 are: President, offering purses for fights. of this great sport leads us to ask your earnest ?'a'uiermcLecoulteux, daughter of a ci-devant, jrokon at the loss of his 3-year-old boy, Harold, and to prevent her singing. He was unable Walter Stimpson, Arlington B. C.; vice George La Blanche and Peter Herget are to co-operation and support. We inclose a copy who had just been turned out of the convent ho died in Brooklyn recently. to procure in time 1000 marks, which it was president, A. R. Sweet, Pawtucket B. C.; of our constitution and by-laws and would direct where she was being educated, together with Mrs. James Brown Potter is writing a book necessary to pay into thecourt as a precaution secretary, J. H. Flannagan, Neponset R. C.; fight for a purse of J3500 before the California all the other pupils and the Sisters. Athletic Club on Feb. 20. your special attention to the paragraphs marked n which she threatens to "slug" her old society before obtaining an order to distrain her treasurer, Mr. George Grime, King Philip therein. Any further information will be gladly THE TALE OP LOVE. friends for "going back on her." effects. The concert was, therefore, uot in­ B. C. Near New York City, Feb. 7, Billy Hanlon, furnished by our secretary." Her relatives had all gone to the guillotine, It is currently reported that Louis James will terfered with. On the following morning, Several changes in the constitution of the of Rye, »nd Billy Dwyer, of Jersey City, Arrangements were perfected for the box­ and Martial, taking pity on her homeless, however, a writ was served on her, and six club, as well as other important matters, will fought eleven rounds to a draw. eimless condition, provided retiro from the list of stars next season, and ing tournament which is to be held on March, her with honor- :ake an engagement as a leading man. men were posted outside her hotel to ex­ be considered at another meeting of the club Siavin and Mitchell have signed a contract to 10 and 12 at Central Turn Verein Hall. Sixty- nble shelter in the house of an elderly female ecute it. on March 4. Bayard Veiller, of the New York World, has spar six rounds for a stake of £1000 on March seventh street and Third avenue. Entries cf his family. The pair had scarce!}' time to Patti was unable to pay the 8400 marks de­ 7 at Her Majesty's Theatre, London. have been promised from Boston, Philadel­ declare their love before Martial was again written a comedietta called "The Loan of a manded, having ou the previous evening de­ Liar." Rosina Vokes is considering it. Ripples. At LouisviHe, Ky., Jan. 23, Carter Lyons, ot phia, Detroit and Chicago, besides New York ordered off to Flanders. On his return, just posited the proceeds of the concert with the John Teemer is in St. Joseph, City and vicinity. Valuable before the opening of the play he finds that Louise Beaudet has retired from "Babes in Rothschilds. Her Berlin agent came to her Mo., and has Wheeling, knocked out Jack Doughty, of Phila­ prizes, consist­ his relative no intention of going to Australia fur at least a delphia, in four rounds, for a purse of $200. ing of diamond rings aud gold watches, will is dead and that Fabienne Leconl- the Woods" and is going to be married again. rescue, however, and paid the amount de­ year to be awarded in each class. Entries will be re­ trn.r has disappeared. After days of weary James C. Duff will give the bride away. manded by the court. Patti is intensely in­ come. A ten-round glove contest at Peoria, III., Jan1 It has been decided to hold the next meet of ceived by the secretary, C. J. Harvey, No. Kenrch bethinks he espies his love busily "Larry, the Lord," is the name of an operatic dignant over her treatment. She is con­ 23, between Billy Zakritz, of St. Louis, and 325 East Thirty-second street. engaged in a washing boat on the Seine. vinced that Zelte's object was to frighten her the Atlantic Division at Cheesequake creek, on William Deane, of Wilmington, Del., ended in a :arce-coiaedy, that R. E. Graham and Will S. Raritan Bay, June 26 to July 6. It was announced that the Prospect Har­ Hence his visit to the quai, where he meets Rising propose to put on the road next season. to pay on the spot his whole claim of 90,000 draw. riers had selected I,abttssie.re.. marks. She has decided to prosecute The Harvard crew commenced rowing in Washington's Birthday for The partnership arrangement between Rich­ him for the Tom Monaghan, of Galveston, and John A. a monster cross-country handicap. All tha As he finishes his story Fabitnne is seen, illegal distraint. tank Feb. 7. Newell, '94, the foot ball player, Sullivan, of San Diego, Cal., will fight at the associated clubs will send teams to compete. pursued by a crowd of angry laundresses, ard Mansfield and his manager, A. F. Hartz, has returned will end on and alter May 16, by mutual consent. to college, and is again rowing Galveston Athletic Club Fob. 6 for a purse of who accuse her of being an an'fto, a devote, Musical Note*. with the crew. $COO. »nLewis Austin, death under the terror being iu fact "la Gordon to fit Mr. Curtis, who will play the chief The Philadelphia Yacht Club has chosen of Denver, Col. The race wai comedy role. Xaver Scharirenka, the German Emperor's poned until the 17th, as McGee is laid up with worth S1775 to the winner. mort pour tout le moude, eicepte pour les th«se new officers: Commodore, Edward R. a severe cold. assassins." Marie Heath, the soubrette of the "Ole Olson" pianist, has created a^genuine sensation in New Oliver T. Johnson, the treasurer of the Staten York. Col«man; vice commodore, lirereton Pratt; rear The Minnesota Legislature will probably pass LABUSSJERE'S STORY. Co., will star next season under the management commodore, Robert K. Neff, Jr.; secretary, Ad- Island Athletic Club, died at his home in West of E. H. Macoy, the present manager of the 'Zoriada," an operetta by W. E. Unwin (mu­ a law making all fistic encounters misdemeanors. Brighton, S. I., Jan. 31, from an attack of ty­ In the second act we are in the apartment ison F. Bancroft; treasurer, Charles W. Lyon; It will wipe out all athletic clubs in St. Paul cf one Btrillon, a portly, good-hearted dun­ "Ole Olson" Co. sic by R. H. Pickel), was originally sung Jan. fleet surgeon, Samuel B. Ilowell, M. D. phoid pneumonia. Mr. Johnson was also a 9 at Sidcup, Eng. and Minneapolis. member of the Now York Athletic and Atalanta, derhead, who has been persuaded that his vo­ - Katie Putnam has secured the right to The officers of the Southwark Yacht Club, of cation is revolutionism and who wears a de­ "Dad's Girl" from E. J. Swartz, and is alter­ Ovide Musin, the well-known violinist, has Jim Corbett, the California heavy-weight, is Boat clubs. Philadelphia, are: Commodore, Jos. AVachter; one of the most gentlemanly pugilists in the lightfully ridiculous red Phrygian cap. He nating that play with uer new su ccess, "Love just been created Officer of the Order of Nisham vice commodore, Albert Bennett; rear com­ Harry Gent, the celebrated professional Shef­ anil his wife are connected with a theatre at Finds a Way." Iftiokar, by the Bey of Tunis, world, and his polite conduct and genteel ap­ field sprinter, has been seriously ill with jaun­ modore, William Baitzel; secretary, Frank pearance win him many friends. which Labussiere was formerly au actor. A San Francisco paper says that Nadage Marie Tempest, John A. Mackay and two or Louden; assistant secretary, Jos. Stevens; dice. Lately he has improved a little. During lAibnxsiere has left the stage owing to a little three more competent singers have been added Tommy Warren and Jimmy Griffin, of Boston, the fall of 18S7, at Eslington Park, Gatsshead, trouble in which he displayedhisanti-revolu- Doreo has secured a divorce from her husband. treasurer, Isaae Sharp; measurers, Benjamin What! She too? People in the East never be- to the Duff Opera Company forces. Wilson, Jos. George, Edward Shaerer. will fight at the Audubon Club, Now Orleans, for Gent boat Harry Hutcbens in a match sprint tionary feelings too freely, and then by a the $2000 purse for which Austin Gibbons and race of 120 yards. ieved that of her. Wagner's "Lohengrin" was produced at The Nautilus Boat Club, of Brooklyn, has strange freak, in order to save himself from Andy Bowen were to have battled. A six days' go-as-you-please suspicion of ci-deranfrimn, has entered the DeWolf Hopper has abandoned the awful Rouen, France, Feb. 7, and was received by elected these new officers: President, James A. match ended at "Castles in the Air" for "The Lady or the the audience without a murmur of disapproval. Patrick; vice president, John A. Jim Corbett's stomach is in such a bad con­ Minneapolis Feb. 1. Goo. Cartwright won, service of the government, where he has been Pollock; treas­ dition that his physician has advised placed in charge of the office through which Tiger?" not much of an exchange, but never­ The Lillian Russell Opera Company will j amp urer, Win. H. Holden; secretary, Jas. D. Phil­ him to with a score of 524 mijes; Dan Herty finished theless an advance in the right direction. from San Francisco to the Boston Globe next lips; financial secretary, take a rest in Montana before beginning his second, with 514; Gucrrero third, 502; Moora the records of all suspected persons have to Henry K. Cuabing, Jr.; training for his fight pest). How he in his kindness of heart muti­ E. S. Willard says he would not encourage season. The smallest city played by this or­ captain, H. F. Waring; first lieutenant, D. S. with Peter Jackson. fourth, 501; Horan fifth, 500, and "Old Sport" lates, loses, destroys and otherwise makes young men to go on the stage, but be would ad­ ganization will be Washington. Voorhees; second lieutenant, Russel Fraser. Bob Fitzsimmons, the conqueror of Jack Cainpana sixth, with 405 miles. Dempsey, away with hundreds of these death dealing vise young women to enter the profession in Agnes Hnntington's London triumphs are The Lone Star Boat Club, of New York City, and his bosom friond, partner and The Manhattan Athletic Club has gobbled np documents is one of the strong points of the preference to other vocations. Odd, isn't it? not to be compared with that talented lady's has elected new officers as follows: President, trainer, Jimmy Carroll, are "on the outa" and F. A. Lang, one of the best rope climbers and play. American ovations. She is an ideal priiua S. G. Stern; vice president, the latter has left New Orleans for San Fran­ gymnasts in or about New York. For this act The "Nero" company disbanded last Satur- James Sylvester; cisco. the Astoria Labussiere arrives with Fabienne and Mur- night, after a week's performance in Baltimore. donna, and her beautiful contralto voice is heard treasurer, Harry C. Hirscb; secretary, Julian Athletic Club wants to scratch the) tifJ under his wing, and asks for shelter for Prof. Darling to great advantage in "Paul Jones." Rosenthal; captain, Wm. Bernard; lieutenant, At St. Paul, Feb. 10, Denny Kelleher and eyes out of all the Manbattin men who had the former, which is gladly given by Mine. and his lions and dogs will go anything to do with this alleged steal. to Europe, to fill engagements already made. Gounod is hard at work playing dominoes at C. Weeisblatt; board of directors, J. Loewi, Harris Martin (the Black Pearl) fought for $500 Jtwillon. Martial hears with horror that, a side, tbe entire gate receipts and the middle­ The Missouri Gymnasium and Athletic Club thinking he had been killed during the cam­ John R. Rogers ("Yours Merrily") has signed Port I'Eveque, where he is a guest of the Beau- Edw. Kern, 0. Elsass, S. Sylvester, J. Heasell court family. The doctors will not let him do and S. Bier; member-at-larze, A. J. Meyera. weight championship of the Northwest. They has applied for admission into the A. A. U. The paign, Fubitmie had taken holy vows; but iu a three years'" contract with Miss Annie Lewis, fought to a draw in ten rounds. who has met with anything harder, because he bas been sick. The freshman class of Yale University has proposed consolidation with the Missouri Ama­ spite of this he persuades her to accept him, such success this season in all teur Athletic Club and the St. Louis Cycling and rushes away to obtain the necessary mar­ the large cities. Mr. Rogers will produce "My Like Camille, however, he is better now. challenged the Harvard freshmen to an eight- A bill passed the Texas Senate last Saturday New Sweetheart" oared shell race, two miles straightaway, during making it a felony, punishable by imprison­ Club, with assurances of exclusive grounds, will riage license, eo that they may leave Paris on an unusually impressive Henry Wolfsohn has secured several of the make the body one of the strongest in the West. together that very evening. scenic scale, with a great cast and large choruses principals of the Metropolitan Opera Co. to re­ the last two weeks of June, day and plaoo to be ment in the State penitentiary for not less than of children. main and concertize after tbe regular season agreed upon hereafter. The Harvard freshmen two or more than five years, to fight a prize Charles Albert has engaged Madison Square SACKED AND PROFASE. fight in that State, either with glores or with­ Garden During his absence Fabienne sees some of A formal judicial separation, in proper local closes in March until the end of May. The will answer the challenge within a few days. for a six days' go-as-you-please race, her former companions in religion, to help, artists include Mad.irae Mielka, Andreas Dip- The crew has already challenged Columbia, and out gloves. The bill will pass the House. commencing March 15. It is said there will be form, has been signed and sealed between John $10,000 whom she had temporarily become a laun­ R. Rogers and Minnie Palmer. So ends love's pel, Theodore Reichmann and Ernil Fischer. if Harvard accepts Yale's offer there will prob­ Tho fight for tbe "boxing" championship of in prizes to be divided among the first dress, pass the window in the fatal ably be a three-cornered race. the feather-weights between "Cal" McCarthy five men. Tho prize money will be deposited young dream, and also the boldest advertising The editor of the Boston Mutical Herald with R. K. Fox one week before tumbril on their way to the guillotine, and a scheme that ever made a star out of a second- prints a paragraph of fifteen lines in regard to A short meeting of the Middle States Re­ and George Dixon, colored, is set down for the opening of very strong scene is enacted by the alternate class soubrette. the coming change at the New York Metropoli­ gatta Association was held in New York Fob. 9. Thursday, Feb. 5, and is exciting great interest the race. in pugilistic circles. Tho singing of the "Carmagnole" by the mob and Sarah Bernhardt will continue in "La Tosca" tan Opera House. He sums up the situation in The delegates favored July 4 as the date for The contest will take forthcoming general meeting of the Ama­ a hymn by the unfortunate womeu who are these words: "The move is nothing short of the annual regatta, but did not definitely de­ place at the Puritan Club, Long Island City. teur Athletic Union to act upon the A. G. Mill! being dragged at the Garden Theatre, New York, until Feb. 1C, off to the scaffold. when "Cleopatra" will be produced. Bern- revolutionary. From a business standpoint it cide the matter. The date suggested will con­ Charles Mitchell has signed a contract to reorganization scheme will be interesting. Tha Meanwhile the authorities have tracked is suicidal; from an artistic standpoint most flict with that of the Philadelphia invitation re­ make his debut upon the English stage in a c nstitution and by-laws and rules of tho differ­ F«biennr, and the act closes with her arrest, hardt's performances thus far during this en­ ent gagement have been appreciably more spirited, humiliating." gatta. Several amendments to the constitution drama to be constructed for him by William local associations will be passed upon, and during Martial's sbsence, as a reliyiei'se ami of the Association were presented, and will be Yardley, the writer of pantomime and farce. there will bo, besides, the matter of the rein­ on a trumped-up charge of attempting to but not less subtle than any given previously Mine. Minnie Hank, after an absence of five statement of Malcolm by her in this country. years from New York, made her reappearance voted on at the annual meeting to be held at He began on Monday last to study dramatic art W. Ford to be consid­ emulate Charlotte Corday. under a tutor and also to take ered. Bronson Howard will leave London for in opera at the Metropolitan Opera House last the Grand Union Hotel March 9. singing lessons. A STRONG ACT. Jeremiah F. Sullivan, of Worcester, Mass., one Labussifre's office in the Palace of the America about May 1, soon after the production Tuesday evening, appearing as Selika in J. J. Lowry, of counsel for Joseph Platt, Jr., of "The Henrietta" at the Avenue Theatre. He Meyerbeer's "L'Africnine." She was greeted the champion oarsman, has obtained from Judge of the principals in tho recent glove fight at Louvre forms the scene of the third act, un­ Blackstone, was arrested at Worcester doubtedly the strongest, in the play. Martial proposes writing his new play here, in tbe midst at her first entrance with great warmth and Pratt an ordor'summonini; the officers of the Jan. 27 What is Scrofula hears of Fabienne's arrest, and he and Labus- of American characters, which ho is to utilize. cordiality and received marked favors through­ Itayenswood Boat Club, of Long Isl.md City, to on a capias. He had been indicted by the out the evening, but failed to score more than the Supreme Court to show cause why a peremp­ grand jury. It is supposed other indictments It ia that impurity In the blood, which, accumu­ ticrc are at a loss to find a means of saving The play was sketched in Southern France, and lating la tha glauds of the neck, produces un- her. They haif decide on a plan of substi­ all that remains to be done is to construct the an ordinary success. tory writ of mandamus should not be issued were also found. Sullivan was released on giv­ compelling the club to reinstate Flatt as a mem­ ing $1000 bail. eightly lumps or swellings; which causes painful tuting for her some other dossier, of which dialogue. The suit of Manager James C. Duff against running sores on the arms, legs, or feet; which there are hundreds in the ofh'ce, but Labtts- The Lilliputians are to make their final ap­ Lillian Russell, for breach of contract in 1S88, ber of their organization. The hearing is put At the Middleboro, Ky., Opera House, Feb. 6, ttiere cannot make up his mind down for Feb. 11, at 10 o'clock. Platt compe­ for a purse of S300 and gate receipts, a fight to devolopes ulcors in the eyes, ears, or nose, often to send even, pearances at tho Grand Opera House next week. came up before Judge Freedman in New York causing blindness or deafness; which U tho origin an unknown woman to certain death in order There will be matinees on Wednesday, Thurs­ last Monday. The suit was brought against ted under the colors of the Varuna Boat Club, of the finish with four-ounce gloves was fought. to save his friend's fiancee. Martial eagerly Brooklyn, while yet a member of tbe Ravens- The contestants were John Connors, of Roanoke, of pimples, cancerous growths, or many other day and Saturday. The "Pupil in Magic" is to Miss Russell because she refused to sing in "The manifestations usually ascribed to " humors." ransacks the papers, and finally discovers be played Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Queen's Mate," on the ground that her physi- wood. After he had won a number of prizes Va., and Carter Lyons, of Cincinnati. In the one relating to a worthless womsn with a for the Brooklyn Club, the Ravenswoods passed tenth round Lyons was knocked out and was It is a more formidable enemy than consumption Thursday. On Friday night the littlo people ciar bad advised her to stop wearing tights, as or cancer alone, for scrofula combines the worst bad record "Knfin une creature qunl- she had caught cold and got tonsilitis in that a resolution forbidding the members of their unable to continue. conque." "Creature will figure in a spectacular burlesque, with music possible features of both. Being the most ancient, humaine," replies La- and ballets entitled "Tha Burgomaster of Pinne- mode of costume. Counsel are to submit find­ club from competing under other club colors, Peter Jackson, the colored pugilist, says he tintitre, with a quiet gesture full of true nsd summoned Platt before their board of officers it is the most general of all diseases or affections, burg," which will be repeated Saturday after­ ings and brief's. does not like prize-fighting end intends to quit for very few persons are entirely charity that calls forth ringing applause to answer for bis action. He was unable to it, but that before doing so he intends to chal­ free from it from the audience. noon and evening. Music having failed to attract the public to How can it be cured ? By taking Hood's Sarsa- the concerts in London of the Manchester Or­ answer the summons, and to save trouble re­ lenge John L. Sullivan to a mill for the cham­ Help, however, comes unexpectedly. The Harry Lee produced' "Monte Cristo" in the signed from the Ravonswoods. The club did parilla, which, by the cures it has accomplished, Avenue Theatre in London last Saturday chestra, Sir Charles Halle is endeavoring to see pionship, and that the Boston pugilist must fight often when other medicines have failed, has convention has broken Robespierre's despotic night. not accept Platt's resignation, but passed a vote him or surrender power, the tyrant is placed under arrest and All the London first nighters were present, and what royalty will do. Their Koyal Highnesses, tbe belt. proven itself to be a potent and peculiar medicine the Prince and Princess of Wales, have inti­ expelling hiui, thus, according to the rules of A prize fight took place Jan. 27 in a barn on J.abnssiere. and Martial start off gleefully to it was a brilliant audience that welcome! the the National Rowing Association, barring him for this disease. For all affections of tho blood release Fabienne from the Conciergerie, the new manager and his play. The version pro­ mated their intention of being present at the the outskirts of Ansonia, Ct., between George Hood's Sarsaparllla Is unequalled, and some of th» last concert of the present series on Feb. 20, from competing in any regattas held in future McArthur, a Canadian, and Buck McManus, of grim courtyard of which we see in the fourth duced by Lee is similar to tho one that is well under the Association's jurisdiction. cures it has effected are really wonderful. If yott act. known in America through O'Ncill. Charles when a strong programme of works by Boston, for a purse of $1000. McManus was suffer from scrofula in any of its various fonnjp A TRAGIC END. Warren played the title jole with force and Beethoven, Mozart, Wagner, Mendelssohn, knocked out in the eighth round by a blow in be sure to give Hood's Saraaparilla a trial. Here things are not so easy as the friends power and Jessie Miilward as Mercedes was Chcrubini and Liszt will be put forward. the jaw. He was badly punished. The Cana­ had hoped. Fabienne's case has been tried, eeon at her best. Lee played a part in which Every foreign mail brings papers containing dian escaped with a few bruises. Hood's Sarsaparilla she has been condemned to death, and the he is familiar to Americans, that of Noirticr, criticisms and descriptions of Urahrns' new THE RING. A bloody prize fight was fought at Hot Sold by all druggists, fl; six for $5. Prepared only Judge declines to look upon Robespierre's and made it a feature of the play. All the quintette. Every one from Hanslick down (or Spring?, Feb. 5, for $500 a side, the contestants t>7 C. I. HOOD A CO., Apothecaries, Lowell, Maas. full as a reason for suspending the dismal principal at tists were called before the curtain up, as you like) declares it to bo a fine, rv mas­ CONLEY KNOCKED OCT. being Dan Cookeley, of Idaho, and Morally, an train of victims from the prison to the guillo­ again and again, and Lee had an ovation of his terly work. It is a happy thing that Brahms Australian. They fought six rounds, and the IOO Doses One Doiiar tine. own when it was over. lives to keep the vital spark iu the old classical The "Ithaca Giant" Put to Sleep ID Two fight was given to Cookeley, who knocked Appeals, entreaties, bribes, are all in vain. forms. He is the only really great writer of Rounds by Billy Woods. Morally completely out. Mike Lawler, of Chi­ Only one resource remains. Fabienne, in or­ "Yon Yonsin," a new play by W. D. Cody In the rooms of the Audubon Athletic Club, BALL I'LAVERS AT L1BKKTT. and Gus J. Heege, which appears to have al­ chamber musis who is alive to-day. If the cago, a brother of Congressman Lawler, was A three line advertisement iiutrted three times fur ftt'euty* der to obtain a day's respite, must sign a Beethoven String Quartette does not bring out New Orleans, Feb. 9, Billy Woods, of Den­ referee. declaration that her execution would involve ready met with much success eUewiiere, will be ver, knocked Mike Conley out in two rounds. J'u'e cents. produced at the Walnut next week. Without that new quintette next season it will miss one Frank Morgan, of Philadelphia, and Peter the death cf an unborn babe as well ot her of its opportunities. The fight was for a purse of $1000, $250 to go RANK J. SHEA, INFIELDER OF TUB own. attempting to detail the plot of the drama, it to the loser. It was a slugging match from McGraw, of Wilraington, welter-weights, fought The Prince of Wales paid a tribute to tbe ten rounds with two-ounce F C«.,bleskill Club. New York Sti>t« Lenfuc. M- The noble woman, who cannot forget that may be said that the scene is laid in Northern start to finish,and Conley was outfought from gloves at Wilmington, dreas, 33 Su. School streat.Nashua, N. D. " HO although affianced to Martial she is still the Minnesota, and that the characters include an American school of music by witnessing, in the first exchange of blows. Del., for a purse of $50. Morgan refused to bride of God, refuses to sign the document American capitalist, who makes a fortune by London, Feb. 5, at the theatre named after him, Woods, who weighed 172 pounds, was sec­ continue alter the tenth round and McGraw LMER E. ROUSSET, SHORTSTOP, LATE accusing herself of an act of dishonor she has wrongfully appropriating to himself a patent in­ the first production in England of Reginald de onded !>y Bob Fitzsimmons and Bob Farrell,, was declared the victor. E of ,Ioi>ay C'ily, ig t:p*ii f>r etjg*!'omi«nr. ,\U be shot dead by a third. and with some novel attributes. Pictro Mascagni, the composer of "Cavalleria THE FIRST ROUND. The latest alleged American pugilist to dis­ The curtain drops on his death, while the Because Joseph Jefferson placf " '-> reminis­ Rusticana," appears to be one of the most bril­ , The first round opened with an attempt on IKE HOBRIOHT, LEFT FIELDER, drums outside are heard beating grace himself in the British prize ring is Gus the fatal cences in the Century and > 6 other liant stars now in the Eastern boriwm of music. Conley's part to reach the Uenverman's wind. Lambert. At tho Pelican Club, London, Feb. M late of Akrou Club, is oj.eo for «ugngcni»nfe *'Ca irn" as the wagon bears off. Fabienne to His littlo opera is to be performed in twenty-six It was neatly stopped. Conley followed up Address 901 ISackeye Street, TuleJo, 0:>io. 21 the scaQ'old. actors are hot after similar disu-...*,. The 7, he was beaten by three punches by John book publishers and newspaper editors of New Gerrnp.n cities next season, and he has lately re­ the attack with a right bander which fell Mahcr, the Irish champion, for £100 a side. It short, aud Woods then began to show his E. HODGE, LATE'OFTHK SUPERIOR York City are besought to print the recollec­ ceived a commission to write a cantata for the was the shortest finish fight on record, lasting E Club, D:iD fuiiiisli goo i recoiiiaipri !tt'io;ii a Footlight Flickering^. tions of actors who are of only a middling size opening of the exhibition at Palermo in 1S92. mettle. He went in with right and left, catch­ one and three-quarter minutes. Maher knocked 1-itchernn'l outfieldor. Ii>x 179, Trauma, W. P. 'Jl EmD.i V. Sherklan bas written a novel. in their profession. The manuscripts are not At present he is nt work upon an opern, of ing Conley in the face and on the body. Tho Lambert down three times, and on the third Dlxey'a new burlesque is called ' Louis XI." only offered frte of charge, but, when the writers wbieh tbe book is taken from "Les Rantz.iu," Ithaca champion clinched to avoid punish­ the alleged Canadian was out. Oirr. OLIVER, PITCHER, LATE OK NEW ment, and as they broke away Woods landed Ji-r^ey Kxcfl-;l'Tg, ile^res »n ei)Kfia?mo:it Ad- Margiret Matliar'a business on tour 13 excel­ are told that their work needs revision, they are by Erckmann-Chatri'in. It will be produced Concerning tho challenge ;«3!ied at Chicago R next autumn, and already reports are current on the neck, knocking Conley down. dross Piifp lixville, 1'a., caro of II. S. Keel-, ! opt n for mi etig.vtiu ut. can't be repeated right away. If Booth would poser's reputation, and perhapj he will do so. do it. All lie wants is to get good advertising C rininficld, N. Y. It may be added that Ma.'cagni is a CONLEY KXOCKKD OUT. Adare««C.A.T«l,j, Schauhticoke, N. Y. " 22 write his experiences on the stage I would pay thor­ When tima was called for the second round at my expense. I've made Jim Hall quit in It is announced that Louis James will not him $20,000 for enough copy to inake a good- oughly modern composer in every sense of the five rounds L. BKOCKETT, PITCHER AND OUT- »tnr next season. Conley started to force the fighting- lie led twice, once in public and once in sized volume. Bat Booth won't listen to the tcrai, wiili hi- left, but fell short, and followed with private. The only time he ever made me quit E fielder, can !,e a*ir?«jecl »t XC2 Dixwell Avo- Lsster and Alien have dissolved partnership idea, and there isn't another aotor alive in A few moBihs ago the composer Saint ^i'3ns his ri>:hr, Woods again, jumping out of the was by agreement at a fake exhibition. I'll pay nup, New iiarcu, Coun. 22 by mutual consent. America except Jefferson, of course whose Hft Paris mytteriuusly, and ali sorts of f r\;o3- v.tiy. C.>i!l?y attempted to follow his man up no attention to the challenge. 5fy neit fi^ht LA'I'S The Lillian Lewis Company will close season autobiography would uot be regarded as a self- tures wore made to account for his abrupt de­ '1 eet'ived a right-hander i:i the face that will be with led Pritcbanl, the English cham­ ILFRED CARSEY, I'lTCIiKli, parture. It was afterwards ol tboOiikUu'l, Cal.. Club. AJ(iro-», n OB Saturday nigbt. advertisement." discovered that the fill the fight out of him. He staggered pion." itrset, N. K., VVasUing'.ciii, U. C. 10 THE SPORTINQ LIFE. Feb. 14.

growing membership, including nine ladies. number have signified their intention of go­ ecail no show which was less ready on the o enable the riders themselves to adjust tha At the last meeting a committee was ap­ ing. ______ENGLISH NEWS. vening of the first day, bnt this may doubt- CYCLING. pointed to select a suitable location for a club oosencss or slackness due to work. Trade Notes. Ln Interesting Review of the Fourteenth :ss be ascribed to the absence of the old par- In May, 1877, Messrs. Huuiber, bicycle house. amentary hands. * * * The latest thing in new tires is a pneumatic Stanley Show—The Improvements in Ma­ factnrers at Beeston, near Nottingham, h» NEWS AND_COMMENT. The II. B. Smith Machine Company will tire patented by Mr. W. Ilillman, of the firm chines Commented Upon. THE LOAN COLLECTION rought out what wns calle'i a registered desi;; build of Ilillman, Herbert & Cooper. It is con­ The fact that the latest developments pro- f old crocks, with one or two of the very or ball bearings, whiob provoj very successful a special light-weight "Star" for A. A. atest as comparisons, Meeting at tho National Assembly—Shall Zimmerman's use this season. structed of a single tube, enclosed in a canvas need by the thought and toil of suffering hu­ is an excellent idea, ut that did not provide tho means of ni •JE -St casing and shod with a rough-surfaced strip mility for the more comfortable and cxpe- nd must certainly prove both instructive lent to correct wear and te:>r, and tlie jjlainl tho Kaclng Board be Sustained f—He ml interesting to all who care Pneumatic Tires—Trade—Local. The Lehigh Wheelmen, of Philadelphia, of pure rubber. It is not secured to the rim itious transport of their vile bodies should for any kuowl- ffs did not rely upon it as on anticipating. Tha in any other ind an annual resting dge of the process of cycle evolution. In At the meeting of the National Assembly have secured rooms at Tenth and Oxford way than by cement, and is place beneath all that efsndants, however, alleged that in Juno under compression, and the valve has been cmains of the first departure in huge iron le Egyptian and Greek Courts the gradual uly, 1877, Messrs. Humber on Monday, in the city of Washington, will streets. The following officers were elected nd certain had ma:10 anJ ha! for this year: President, Joseph Fox; vice entirely done away with, a screw grip biting tructures, primarily erected to shelter the manner in which cycle construc- xed to two or three machines ball U-uringd be elected the next officials of the League of the sides of the injection xhibits of a world, is. lon has crept on from point to point, and in- American Wheelmen. In the interests of all president, George Alien; secretary, Albert tube together to pre­ at least, interesting. Inch were adjustable. Evidence was giverf M. vent the egress of the air. It is decidedly Vhen what is now the Crystal Palace at ention to invention, is clearly, and for the lat Messrs. concerned, it is to be sincerely hoped that the Rihl; assistant secretary, Harry Irwiu; rst time within the memory llumber Gtted adjustnble ball bcarl treasurer, Wm. Alien; captain, Clarence simple and effective, and the nearest approach >ydenham was reared in Hyde Park, 40 years of man, prac- ngs to both the front wheel and b;iok wheel of election will be conducted without any un­ to a pneumatic yet go, the possibility of it ever ically shown. The machines have all been pleasant personalities or dissensions. It cer­ Bowers; first lieutenant, Harry Thomas; tried. It seems to retain containing such an bicycle supplied to Mr. T. H. Lambert, a- second lieutenant, the air well, for the one tried had been in­ xhibition as that it now fends or, should we uly labeled, dated and arranged by Ernest tainly has been one of the most quiet can­ Harry Demie; bugler, Al­ )smond, under the eye of the ever-vigilant dllol rider. Tbe learned jud;ut another sign added to the :ie curious, and we are here able only to re- ad been cnt off and keot by Messrs. Uutribt-r. between the president and the Racing Board Wheelmen, has offered a specicl medal to the wheels than they can dispose of in the year, many which s some manufacturers rop up around us every day how the world er to a few of the more remarkable. The Mr. Lambert was often in and cut of on the question of the recent suspensions, lady member making the highest mileage do. He will at all arliest specimens are (1) the well-known lumber's place, but was never tolJ of the ad- during the year. There is no doubt the con­ mes have wheels in readiness and will be in glides from one change to another, and always which, much as it is to be regretted for the onward. Without relevance to the strictly 'Goy" hobby-horse, which must be quite ac- antago of the ball bearines with nhick it was sake of harmony, have been given to the test will lay between Miss Estelle Arbuckle position to ship wheels promptly, and by ic end of this year agents will commercial instincts which have very ustomed to shows by this time, and another aid he had been supplied, or shown tiow the public at large by New York writers. We and Miss Eleanor Tecklenburg. Miss Ar- be in a posi- imilar "creetur," boasting a huge chest rest djustment buckle's mileage for the stormy month of on to know just what the wheel is. and how reasonably prompted many of the largest was effected, and what was even do not think that any concerted action can be eading firms engaged in cycle manufacture .nd an ornamental steering-head, which was more remarkable was that though tho adju^t- determined on and carried out at this late January was 125 miles. any they can dispose of. The wheels will e high grade in every respect and originally o abstain from exhibiting this year, the dis- longht at the sale at Blenheim House, and ble ball bearings made by Down sold by day. The balance of power will probably * * * fas supposed to have formed the fiery mount On Tuesday evening last the following ere to be listed at $165. Mr. Featherstone, >lay at the Palace to-day speaks in no un­ bousands in 1878 and IS"!), llumber'a casa lie with the votes of Pennsylvania and New certain tone of a great industry, a great trade, 'f the great-grandfather of the present Duke was that after Lambert's they made no other "i'ork, although the West will have a decided well-known wheelmen, Messrs. S. L. Van owever, recognizing the fact that the many heelmen wanted pneumatics at a great sport, and a great pastime. >f Marlborough. Then we have several spe- djustable ball bearings till 1SS1 or 1S82. Tha voice. Buskirk, Frank Van Buskirk, Dr. C. H. a cost near imcusi of the genus boneshaker of Guthnpfel, E. B. Voorhces, W. S. hat of solid tires, decided to list the wheels Those who are interested in cycling from a different ppellant's case was that Lambert'* tricycle 9 » * Piatt, H. lusiness lates, in different stages of development, one Unquestionably R. Goo'hvin, II. Gobclein, and II. C. Fisher, t $135. If the number of orders that are point of view, and who are yet suffi­ iail not "adjustable" but the "rczisterc'l" bcar- the most important mat­ ciently tinged with such a modicum of senti- ,n early French machine. Then we have a njrs, and tnat ter for the consideration of the Assembly resigned their membership in the northwest rriving daily keeps up, he will be unable to 'converted" shortly bi-fora a trial befure Mr. .ipply half of the demand for these wheels. neiitality as is seldom absent from any boneshaker, lent by Mr. Wat- usti^e North the bearings of both tho will be the A. A. II.-L. A. W. controversy ou club, and have already organized a new club, on, with 3oin. front and 14in. back wheels. front to he known as the Alpha Wheelmen, having >reast, had, even after a cursory examination ,nd back wheels were altered. The leirned, the recent suspensions and the reports sub­ if the exhibits, lay one flattering unction to Another lent again by Goy is fitted with mitted by the joint committee, and this may eighteen names on the charter list and sev­ One of the most striking of the new ma- nunsel proceeded to refer to tha evidence, anil heir hearts no one sport or pastime ever yet )ig rubbers and huge foot-rests like wings, was proye to be the rock on which we split. eral applicants to be balloted for at their next lines being exhibited at the Stanley Show 'be earliest specimen of the "Phantom," so engaged during the remainder of th9 meeting. the Clipper. It is made of one length of taken up by a large majority of the sporting "ay's sitting. While we believe in concession, we do not jortion of a nation's population has everbc- which possessed dual steering, V rims and believe in truckling to the A. A. U. The The following were elected to fill the re­ eel, beat into the diamond shape, thus ension spokes, voiding bre created, fostered, encouraced, and ren­ is also worthy of notice. A Kacing Hoard should be sustained in its spective offices of the club: President, S. L. brazings, which is always one of loneshaker somewhat out of place has a back- FOK BACISO \VHEKL3IEN. A'an Buskirk, M. D.; vice president, H. R. ic greatest elements of weakness in a safety, dered profitable such an extensive trade. In action by the whole strength and influence of his wise no other pastime can approach >one of H iron section, and might be the the League, not only for the maintenance of Goodwin; secretary, H. C. Fisher; treasurer, he forks are of round solid steel, beat into irigiual of Simpson's once popular four-fluted The Physiology of "Waiting" and "P.ice» W. S. Piatt; <..\!,!ain, Dr. C. H. Guihapfel; uch a shape as to give any amount of spring what Dr. Turner lately described as "our making" our own dignity, but for future power. The grand sport of cycling." It is marvellous to pine. This machine also can boast huge in S[Jeed Competitions Knving language of a number of the A. A. U. organ­ trustees, E. B. Voorhei'S, W. A. Whitmore equired. The machine is, in fact, but one bot-rcsts. Then we come across an original Kspecial Reference to Cycle Itacing. and Frank S. Rush. wing, and the inventor claims tnat ou it contemplate what this diversion has effected izations is but too clearly indicative of the since the inception of this very Stanley 'Ariel," by Hayiics and Jefi'rics, and hard-by fact that they regard the League with perfect The captain appointed the following officers .ishion tires are unnecessary. The same he earliest specimens of a "Coventry Gen- BY E. B. TURN En, F. P..C. S., E.io. of his staff: First lieutenant, H. C. Fisher; rinciple of a continuous length is applied show. Then, converted gas-fitters, white­ indigerence, assuming that they have but to smiths, plumbers, et hoc genus orniie, were all leman" with socket head, plain bearings and Art. IV. Foot Racing and Other Athletic Sport* dictate their own terms for us to yield, and second lieutenant, W. S. Piatt; bugler, E. B. i the Unitube to the production of an ex- oot plates at the crown of the head Between cycle racing and foot racing Voorhecs; color bearer, H. Gobcleiu. remely light racer. It is obvious that the jood enough to become,anddid become,cycle forks, there it is time that this spirit be given :i salutary mechanics. To-day the cycle mechanic is a ipou which the rider stood while descending ire several fundamental differences which at check. Unfortunately they have former pre­ The new club bids fair to become promi­ se of one tube, and doing away with all in- lills. Stephen reased specially trained man, who has served his Golder's 5Sin. ordinary, with once occur to us, so soon as we commence to cedents to judge by, but former racing boards nent in the cycling fraternity, comprising, as weight at joints, brazings, etc., must cushion tires made by the Overman Wheel ompare them for the purpose of scientific in­ it does, business men of an average age of esult in an increase of both strength and time in on one or other of the large cycle were not the present one by any manner of manufactories, and who, by reason of his Co. in 1882. This is claimed to lie the first vestigation, and these differences have a most means, and the least that the refreshing cour­ thirty years. Their headquarters are at 1724- ghtness. The price of the roadster the cushion-tired inportunt lipper is, special training, can earn such wages in these machine, but on the "Euclidia" bearing on our subject and must age displayed by Chairman Davol and his 26 North Broad street. in consequence of the simplicity itand is a wooden-spoked machine by the je very carefully considered. The first and f construction : very low, viz., £12 12s. The Siuics of ever-increasing demand as were coadjutors deserves is a most emphatic, and * * * never dreamt of by the gas-fitters etc., from ?imlico Wheel Works, which is tired with a nost obvious one is that to run, suv, one mila positive endorsement. At the regular meeting of the Century nti-vibratory trarne is simplicity itself. hollow-wired rubber tire about 2in. in diam­ nvolves a very much greater muscular ef- Wheelmen, which took place last week, * - a whom he has in some wise gloriously evolved. » * * the * The products of his hands exemplified this eter. ort than to cycle the same distance. The We hear of a little invention which, if as report of Captain C. W. Dalsen was pre­ William Cannon, a machinist at the Ames Singer's good old open steenngs, Warman reason for this is apparent. In running, at sented. It showed that the past year week, both on Holborn Viaduct and at the successful in practice as feasible in theory, had laiiufacturing Company's bicycle shops, has Crystal Palace, are of such class that no sec­ and Laxon s. and Bayliss and Thomas' ordi- each stride, the whole weight of the body has will make smooth the path of many a pneu­ been an active one, the total mileage being een at work for some time on a device to do laries are all represented. C. W. Coe has o be lifted from the ground and projected 153,417 miles. The silver cup tion of the mechanical world can do aught matic tire user. The present mode of inflat- offered by way with ball-bearing axles. The arrange- but admire. Consonantly with commercial shown his two Keen's "Eclipse" bicycles, 'orward seven feet or more by the energetic . ing an air tire by means of an open nipple President Thomas Hare for the greatest in­ lent consists of two hardened steel cones fit- with single forks, upon the fame of which contraction of the large muscular manes of dividual record was awarded to Dr. Milton prosperity, to disregard which were, of and a syringe is crude and primitive, and ed to the axle with the apices converging, course, Quixotic and ridiculous, the watch­ food old Jack Keen might have made a for- :bc legs and thighs. In riding a machine'the the new idea is nothing else but a tiny auto­ Keim, Sr., who had a total of 3496 miles to ^he hub of the wheel is made solid and has a ,une if he had taken his affairs at the flood. whole body is supported on the saddle and his credit. Mr. Clifford P. Alien, words of the trade, which we on on this matic pump, which comes into action as soon Jr.. was umber of steel rollers placed ou two parallel paper are proud to represent, are Progress A "Surrey Invincible," with a coil lever pedals, and though the poundage of the ma- as the tire to which it is fitted has attained a awarded a gold medal for the best attend­ ows of axles on each side of the spokes. The spring, the first of which Herbert L. Cortis shine ridden has to be added to that of the ance at club runs, having and Improvement, Improvement and pro­ certain degree of llabbincss. It then proceeds participated in oilers are shaped to fit the cones on the axle gress. rode down the Eipley Road iii '80, fitted to a rider in order that we may calculate with ac- slowly, and by minute volumes of air at a twenty-two out of twenty-three. Mr. F. H. nd bear the weight of it as do the steel balls 60in. roadster, is also to be seen. An exhibit :uracy the total weight to be propelled, still Gnrrigues was credited with riding ISli t the The demand of an insatiate public for some­ time, to re-inflate the tire. It is an Knglish be.iriuguow in use. The device has an thing better, faster, lighter, is met with and which has made history is the identical joth are driven at a much faster pace with a invention and the Overman Wheel Co. have miles in twenty-four hours, which is a record rrnngemcnt for setting the cones nearer machine upon much smaller expenditure for anticipated at every turn. Year by year it which Charles Spencer made of muscular effort. purchased the right for the United States. the cily. Mr. J. M. Oellers holds the ncli other in case the parts become worn, has been :he first record from Land's End to John-o'- A very simple experiment will convince five-mile club record, his time being 15m. nd thus said that the climax was reached; * * » prolong the life of the bearing in a improvement could no further go, when, ere Groat's in 1873, that being a "John-o'-Grcat," anyone of this fact. Let him take an eleven ' Mr. E. R. Shipton, editor of The C. T. C. 47s. The following were elected to member­ fay that is not possible with ball bearings. with a huge bow spring. A real, genuine stone man on iiis back and carry him 440 ship: Jacob C. Sehaut, Theodore W. Gil­ the words had left the lips, the new corner Cazcttc, who is universally acknowledged to Ir. Cannon has also provided a new arrange- was already turned and the dogs of invention unadulterated "Beck," wooden wheels and s against the watch, and the next day say what he thinks without fear or favor, lette, W. W. Bullette, M. D., W. Zindell, F. icnt of the spokes that has been commended rubber tires, still fit to ride and mount him on a tricycle with his feet off Bedell Wills. were off in lull cry after a fresh quarry. The stay, is like­ tlia and who has ridden thousiinds of miles on ty bicycle men. end will never, can never come. In the wise here. Indeed, by the machines shown, pedals and push him the same distance, com- the pneumatic tire, says: "The pneumatic » * * * * the evolution of the ordinary bicycle is 'iiring afterwards the times accomplished and The annual ball of the Century presence of the electric motor, full of running and the cushion arc not to be mentioned in the Wheel­ Dr. Barker, a dentist of Grinnell, la., has and noise, upon the stand of the Vaughan clearly shown, but the gulf which stretches is own sensations on the two occasions. Tha Kame breath. One is perfect in theory, men, which was held iu the wheel-room of iuilt a spring frame bicycle which appears to between it and the safety of to-day here ap­ leg muscle"- uotice the same difference if they their club house, No. 1006 Sherrin FJeetrical Engineering Co., the new while the other is but an apology for the North Broad >e an excellent thing. departure may already stand discovered. The pears to be something like a retrogression. It have to carry their owner a mile on foot or ideal article. We have more than once street, on Tuesday evening, was the largest of is as if the race bad thrown back in part to propel him a mile on a cycle. But the legs any of the social season's events, * * * disciples of thews and sinews may hope not, drawn attention to the fact that no cushion there being Fourteen thousand Premier safeties were but their wishes may not, nor cannot, bar the the hobby-horse, with one step down, in the are not the only portions of the economy from tire yet devised can hope to possess the good nearly two hundred and fifty people present, nade aud sold in guise of the Kangaroo, but for the presence oi which more labor is exacted in running than the various local clubs being 1890. This the makers claim way. Let those who sneer at the view we are qualities of the pneumatic, seeing that no ad­ well repre­ o be record, and it is certainly a very re- taking betake themselves to the loan collec­ Lawson's original safety, mada in 187", by in cycling. A man who runs in good form vantage is derivable from the former, save sented. The parlors, halls and dining- narkable Singer, in which the rider sat between the swines his arms rhythmically and throws rooms were handsomely decorated testimonial to the popularity of the tion of the cycles of all ages, laboriously and just at the point of contact with the ground; with rentier. The works have been added to instructively arranged by that overworked wheels and drove the rear wheel, 40 or more each shoulder forward in turn, so as to in­ whereas the latter provides a highly resilient flowers and plants, while the spacious wheel- inches in diameter, by an arrangcmentof crease the length of his stride. This brings room afforded all opportunity intil they are claimed to be the largest in man, John Driug. There the thoughtless con­ medium encircling '-the whole wheel for the enjoy­ he work!, with a capacity of 25,000 machines cynic may, if his cynicism has not clogged necting rods, and a kind of "Facile" pedal into play not only the muscles ot the arms, through which it is "almost impossible for any ment of the dance. Century scored another motion reversed. but those of the back, chest and )oi:;c. As a undoubted >er year. his convolutions, discover the "consonant vibration (as vibration is usually understood) success. chords which shiver to the note" of the above Hard by is what is claimed to be a Blood's matter of fact, as we have often experienced to reach the rider. The cushion is much less * * TheH. H. B.Smith Machine Co. will build remarks. Let him look from the hobby­ bicycle, though we had always thought that ourselves in the days when we used to run. dependable over greasy surfaces. The pneu­ On Thursday evening the Pennsylvania Mr. Blood applied his nio:!e races, a man commencing training Bicycle me thousand wheels this year. A cut oi horses of Goy and his Grace of Marlborough of propulsion for dis­ matic tire gives us no more anxiety than a Club gave their long-expected musi- up to the oSin. ordinary only to a tricycle which was known lang syne tance running for the first few days "feels it cale at the club house on Girard avenue be­ heir new racing wheel and the thirty-nine of Stephen Golder, solid one." and thirty-i! path. In running this it is impossible, and Potter will be doubly welcome. San Francisco, for the Pacific coast branch the Leicester Chorus "Aunio L;uirio"...... Goibe] having taken one ot the new stores under tlu Singer and lludge, are inhabited by the onlj Cycle Company, which, we be there are several good reasons why it should * i!' * Pi-ntm. B1. Club Glee. Sieve, is Supreme Court Rinding, at the corner o living specimens of all sorts and condition, still ridden, which claims to be th be so. (1) The actual physical conformation By to-day The Searings, together with the Zither Solo...... -...... " Selected of dead and gone cycles. It the worshipper; first central-geared three-wheeler, should no ot body necessary to make a good "sprinter" plnnt of N. H. Van Sicklen, will have Mr. W. Uetg. Larkin and McAllister streets. This brancl moved Excitation "Cure is established of the cat who deck the walls of one and thi be passed over. An "Otto" is also on view differs in several particulars from that neces­ into new quarters in the Van Sicklen & ISarrett of thp ni-*hfip"...... G. A. Townaenc with ft view of making tin and may perhaps Mis4BrlE«. business ou the Pacific coast of greater im Olympian deities who grace the other cham be regarded as almost ex sary fur a good distance) runner. It fs building,at No. 57 Plymouth Place (Third ave­ Ba«s Solo "Bedouin'- Luvo Son^"...... Pctisuti ber could speak they might well express as tinct. The "Gravitator," a safety with a requisite that the movements of nue), near Van Burcn street. portance than ever before. Agencies will b< a sprinter bo We congratu­ Mr. J.8. Brclz. supplied promptly with stock touishineut at the change a short twelve lay-over steering, somewhat similar to tha very quick and sharp. To effect this we find late our young and thriving Chicago Quartette...... Sulectod and parts, am contem­ the most difficult repairs will be execute* months has brought upon them. fitted to the "Crescent" tricycles, aad revel the muscles of locomotion set to act upon porary on the enterprise and prosperity dis­ lat Flute, L. A. Kacke; Violin, H. Mayer; 2d Flute, The great features of this show are akin t< ling in a curious box of tricks at the b:ise o short, levers, and, therefore, the played (1 V Cope; (Xiitur, W. M. Webb. under the care of men trained at the factory the muscles of by its now move. in Chicopce Falls, thus avoiding all delays the two which have preceded Hat Sydenham steering pillar, is an interesting illustra the front of the thigh and of the calf of a * ... * * * * Safeties have increased and multiplied, wliil (ion of the length to which man's ingenuity 100 yards runner are developed A special meeting At the last meetingof the Outing Wheelmen The branch will be under the management o to a much of the Racing Board has P. H. Beruays, formerly of Little t!ie numbers of ordinaries, even includitij c:ni sometimes carry him. By the study o greater extent than the same muscles in a been called at Washington on Sunday morn­ the amendments in regard to colors being Rock, Ark "Rationals" the machines briefly referred to above, one changed to purple and gold, and to changing H. CKOWTHKK. of the most pronounced type, an< mile runner. The shorter the lever tho ing, which will be a most important one. tricycles grow smaller and regretfully less may pass a pleasant liour at the Palace, am' greater the power necessary to work it, and, the meeting night, were both defected. Then, Even leave with the opinion that the loan collec­ were two amendments made, one for specia the linns exhibiting who make the big therefore, the greater the bulk of the muscles IiOciil Jottings. — St. T muscular development is less. We took ton; second lieutenant, M. F. Travillo and captain showed the club to be in a prosperou Bert Harding "the St. Louis flyer," basn' The Wenham Shield, which the Wenham C., and Mr. Bonsfield for the defendants in condition, both financially great interest in this fact eighteen years T. Hood. The election will be heW Monday, and as regard begun to train for the spring races yet, hu Cycle Co. are presenting to the National Cy the action. ago, and have now the measurements of March 2. membership; and (he total mileage log for th when they come, he will be right "in it' clisis' Union, to devote to such purposes a Tho attorney general, in opening the appeal some year considerable in excess of last seas-i: twenty of the best runners of that day. Tlic*ilonnt Vernon Wheelmen's new house every time, and will undoubtedly cover him­ they (the N. C. U.) miy think fit, is on vie\ stated that the leading jud,;j in the court below We find from these that the heel-bone of a will be at No. 1C31 Mt. Vernon street. It due, in some measure, to the new club hnus self with medals am! glory. He will rida-a at stand 49; and at the foot of the grand orgai had dismissed the action upon the srround distance of the Philadelphia Cycle and Field Club tha runner is from one-quarter to five- contains thirteen rooms and a lot in the rear, a pneumatic tire safety and a solid tire ordi- might be seen on Saturday, in more or les an anticipation had been established, and th eighths of an inch longer than that of a SOxfiO, on which will be creeled a two-story Arduiorc, to which members of the Philade! nary. Bert, besides being one of St. Louis' violent action, on the patent manupede.a rc\ present phia Bicycle Club only are_eligible. appeal involved no question of patent sprinter, and that the insertion of the great brick structure, 10x40 first floor for wheel best" riders, is one of the most deservedly ercnd gentleman whom we took to be ih law, but tho simple question of fact as to the muscle of the thigh is from three-quarters to room, and second for locker and bath room. popular niembers of the Cycling Club. Kev. R. II. Charsley, M. A., Oxford, the pat alleged anticipation. The circumstances of the one inch lower down in the "miier" than iu « * * Mr. Garrigucs, second lieutenant of the Ox The Missonris' pool tournament goes mer- entee of the original "Velociman." Thi case were very remarkable, and it was most un­ the 100-yards runner, and that the muscular The mileage report of the Columbia Cy­ ford Wheelmen, has been elected to first liei rily along, and they will not finish until next gentleman appears such a representative i fortunate that, development is in proportion. Men, like) tenancy upon the resignation although the trial lasted eight clers for 1890 will take second place to no of first lictitoi week at least. There are now three uien who muscular Christianity as would have dt or nine days, Mr. Justice Kekewich had nut horses, run in all shapes, and tiie above is the club of its size in the city. The old year ant W. C. Schmidf, who has joined the Phii: have good chances of winning, but just who lighted the brave and knightly soul e stated general rule, and, of course, exceptions are to delphi.i Bicycle Olub. Louis Wagner the grounds for the conclusion at which closed with the recorded mileage of Ui,fi5.:! was the one will be is hard to tell at this sta;*e of Charles Kingsley himself'. "More light" ha be arrived, had expressed some doubt whether be found, but they arc not numerous. In ad- liiiles, with only thirty-two members report­ elected second lieutenant. the came. The three who are "in it" now evidently been the motto of the great lam tion to this, the chest capacity of the distance lire fi'.-ms, fc i r Messrs. Lucas, he was right in his decision, and had found one ing. The following is the tabulation of'trie * a * W. F. Saundcrs, R. S, Blossom and F. S. of world-renowne of the most important facia in the plaintiff's runner has to exceed that of the sprinter, be­ individual moinber:.: 11. Bilyeu, o5S5; J. E. The Northwest Wheelmen will give Ludwick. Later this club will probably kin..; of the road fame; I'owcll and'Haiimei favor. cause the long continuance of the great exer­ Kilzeerald, second concert lisive a billiard tournament, J-iller, of Bell Hock notoriety; Salsbury, The onus of proving anticipation WM, 3107; C. Michncr, 3<"'52; F. Slienc- during the coming month, as a number^ of Hai of course, upon the defendants, and his conten­ tion necessary to run a distance throws an imiD, 2970; K. O. Roe, 2iH«:; V. T. Bilyeu, wlJch will probably be a musical entertain­ tiio mc-m-i'ra are anxious to show what taey rison and S. Sncll

tions that their exemplars have lost the spirit CLAFLIN'S. to test skill or brawn or speed at the risk of BILLIARDS. the personal exchequer. Terry Daly is nursing a quiet trade at No. GARNO'S GOTHAM LETTER. 178 Broadway, and is content, lie has noth­ How Lost! How Regained! ing at all to lose but his time, aud in the end A Great Medical Work for Young and An Unlucky Losing The Accident That may gain much. Befell Do Send six cents in stamps for our 10O-pas« illustrated catalogue of anchor, the straddle or some other nurse Probably, however, the crowning gloryand NEW YORK. ) whose efficiency can be augmented it one great work of her life was performed in works object-ball lies snugly in a trifling hollow. of charity. The vast fortune accumulated Gentlemen:—As the championship Guns, Rifles, Revolvers, Sporting Goods of all kinds, etc, In matters of sport rules can never draw a by Mr. Green had no more effect on his wife, season draws to a close and all the line between the accidental and the designed. in a worldly point of view, than if they were clubs are well supplied with Balls,! JOHN P. LOVELL ARMS CO., Boston, Mass. The world over, in sport and out of it, "I did not worth a dollar. Indeed, her excessive shall need no more. The, Ball has not mean to do it!" is the cry of him who has humility, modesty and gentleness might have given excellent satisfaction, and I New England Agents for REACH'S BASE BALL GOODS. failed to "get away" with it. The wail touches caused her to be regarded as a well educated have no hesitation in declaring that our sympathetic parts. But nature wisely domestic bad she not been as well known as it is the Heft lia/2 that has ever been BASE BALL UNIFORMS a Specialty Samples and Prices sent on application. made our heads harder than our hearts, and she was respected and honored iu the posi­ so in billiards we blandly admonish the un­ tion which she tilled; so free from ostenta­ made. It retains its shape an&clas- fortunate thus: "You should not have done tion, and yet while constantly engaged in the ticily under the most trying cir­ it without meaning it, sonny. Go and sit most public sort of public business, charity cumstances, and is a credit to your down." ___ at all ti-nes played quite as prominent a part firm. Yours very truly, in her life us did the interest of her bus- F. H. BRUNELL, BILLIARD TABLES. The Manhattan Athletic Club has an in­ baud's business. The loss of so estimable a Sec'y Players' National League. teresting carom tournament on its carpet. lady will not fall alone on her husband. The Brimswick-Balke-Collemler Company, The lists do not embrace very heavy bisters, Thousands of the poor, who are ever to be Our TRADE LIST now ready. Manufacturers of but their earnestness compensates for what­ found in a great city, and who probably ever they may lack in skill. 1 note that the never saw her, will have occasion to regret COMPLETE CATALOGUE out Billiard, Pool and Combination Tables. club has planted its heaviest lusters in the her loss, while Mr. Green's friends and the Importers of and Wholesale ami Retail Dealer* In judicial seat, for among those who are officiat­ public who know him but to respect him ing as referee is A. B. Miller, a strong player March ist, containing prices BILLIARD MATERIAL OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. will more than sympathize with him in his MAIN OFFICES: 86O Hromlwav, New York; Nos. 8, 1O and 12 W. Oth St., Cincinnati! once, or in the days when tables were larger. present bereavement. and descriptions of our full Mnrkot ami Union St-i., Chicago; No. 117 N. Gtli St., St. Louis. Should the "typo" put an apostrophe after A cold, which developed into pneumonia, the aspirate in that word "luster," his life which caused Mrs. Green's death, was con­ line of 1002 ARCH ST., PHILADELPHIA. will probably pay the penalty. Almost any tracted while attending early mass ou the 1st actor ought to know that there is not much inst. "Thy will be done." Base Ball, Bicycle and Gen­ 9-Brancli officrs nml B.1.srfQJin ioall principal cllk'3.____ H. J, BERGMAN, Agent. difference between a "h'ister" and a ''hister," DKATH OF J. B. SIMPSOJf. but how can a billiardist know it? J. B. Simpson, the room-keeper of Twen­ TT>TT T T A T>T1G f I FINE TA1U.KS of THK BRUNSWICK-nALKK-COLI.EN- tieth and Montgomery, who died at his home eral Sporting Goods. JLHLjLJlLl\l.lUi3 i I 1>KH MAKE. CAKOIVI, COMHINATIUN mill POOL, Fur Hotel-, Clubs I'r v-t *> ilou-cn ami Public U .oin-1, >u ih» Tnw.-ni Market Pnc"S. There was a great deal of parade in print in this city recently, was a good deal of a Also a treatise by T. J. Keefe, Ovur a million NOISK-SURDUKRS Bold. The SUIHJUhllS for rett liy tho Hrunsivlck-nalke-Col- about bringing'Lucien Piot here from Paris. | character in his way, or, what is nowadays leoder Co. iu their tvurel-oollH th'«nic!i!>ut ihecminti v. Onler-« from till imu of the worM prcinptly attended to. That was more than three months ago, and known as a "crank," but, in the opinion of on "How TO PITCH," espe­ JOHN CllEAHAN, Agent, Continental Hotel, Fhiladcliiliia. the lett-hamled Gaul is not here yet. Cheap right-thinking people, Mr. Simpson possessed advertising. Time was when there was only not only many admirable qualities, while, cially adapted for beginners. one Barnuin,aml him billiards did not know. ' like most "cranks," he was generally right. IRWlfl'S CATCHER'S MITTEN. Mr. Simpson resembled the late Parson Samples of uniforms, with PATENT 1'AD The Clifton Club, West Winsted. Conn., Brownlow in more ways than one. Although RIGHT OR LEFT HAND PicJHER. VERY BASE BALL has just fitted up a room with three of W. II. not so diminutive as the famous Tennessee measurement blanks, free on LIGHT AND SERVICEABLE, Griffith & Co.'e tables. Governor who figured so prominently in American history during the late war of the application.______FOR 1891. The innocent Ret that a man does without rebellion. In fo.ne other respects, however, saying anything may become quite innocent Simpson might easily pass for Brownlow, see so fiiftod a man retire into private life at We are this season making when coupled with what another man says especially when engaged in an argument. He his early nge. anil as Mr. Heiser who is a a special feature of our Uni­ without doing anything. Daly tore up his could squeeze himself up into an obstacle shrewd business man he will find it to his in­ invitation to go West aud bulge out with the which literally appeared as nothing, and all terest to remain in the harness for many years form Department and shall country, and Sexton an hour later told me at once burst forth as a giant iu the enthusi­ to come, even if he is not among tlfe fortunate that he would not pursue the occidental asm of the volleys of his profanation. experts in the Chicago tournament. Liiter manufacture the finest Outfits futuvK even if guaranteed first prize. Of Mr. Simpson, if we are not mistaken, was ft ou iliere will he other tournaments in which itself, Daly's seeming vandalism was without rich man when he first entered the billiard it may be deemed expedient to have him take in quality of Material, work­ any significance whatever. That was a month business, some ten or twelve years ago. Most part, to say nothing of the fact that a chal­ manship and fit ever produced. ago, and I have not heard from him since; but of his money was probably made in the lenge from Mr. Heiser to the winner of this at no lime have I known him, either by act or "hotel" business, although it would never be tournament should not be regarded among Shirts, Pants,Stockings,Shoes, by word, to indicate disapproval of the Chi­ suspected from his appearance that he had the impossibilities. Stranger things have cago tournament. been a concoctor of Huids in his younger happened iu the billiard world. The sudden Caps, Belts, etc., etc., all our days. As a beverage, to be used personally, Whatever fault there has been is altogether and unexpected presence of this tournament own manufacture and superior he probably hated liquor as much as the is indeed very much more strange than a mine for having coupled Daly's act with devil hates holy water, while it is not quite IRW1N'S WFIELDES'S GIOVE, Sexton's words." The blame is also wholly challenge to the winner from Mr. Heiser WOHN I5Y AI.L I'llOF»>SIO>'Al,S. in every regard. Managers of certain that be did not hate those who imbibed would prove to be. Had (he tournament Sond fi.r Patalojin- of Gloves nud Miito. Additional. besides caring less. sion, while to have a player "jump" on one upon. A Western correspondent informs us that FOB ALL VARIETIES OF PIGEONS. The painful necessity now presents itself of of his tables while attempting to make a shot Sprinter Ball Shoes, very iiglit, S7.50 S17ITS revoking a charitable sentiment. When this simply meant that the would-be player had to "professional billiards is dead iu New York," The Sporting Ufo Seamless For Young­ I COMI'LIiTB "short-stop championship of America" was "waltz" out of the room, with his cur hi the and wants to know "if it is possibla to bring sters, \ViJh Owner's Initials. Kvery possession of Mr. SiriJDSon's forefinger and back the game to life there." That will en­ Next WeighUiglit .... .7.50 Itaml Registered. T1i« Only Hand Consisting: of Shirt, Full Tislits, Velvet broached, I saw the need of some apology for tirely depend on the aid of Western profession- Kfcognized in Journey* For Public Trunks, Jock Ktrapa mill shoes, it, and suggested that, it was "the light thought thumb. Medium Weight ...... 7.50 Kecord or In Competition For Frizes. of some light-hearted Chieagoau." It is Naturally, such a man had his tables aid. There would probably be no biiiinrdsin Cotton, $4; Wool, $3.75; Worsted, $8. manifestly the profoundcst possible thought covered tt> during many hours of the day. this country at the present dav if tho game hud Amateur Ball Shoes. . . , ' 5.00 Opfu bands for old birth, lettered antf num- l-f l/"iffV» 31S F""on St., of some light-headed Chicagoan. Mr. Simpson, however, would have made an to depend ou the aid of New York professionals. bere'l to order. Sent prepaid by null on re- H -l-l« -iVili^, BttOOKLYX N. Y. excellent room-keeper had he but entered the And yet Michael Phelan and II. W. Cullender We have upwards of a thousand let­ ceij t of price: business earlier in life. Indeed, he was such The proposed combined action of the Ama­ were Now Yorkers. ters from ball players from all parts of Seamless, Each...... 02),'c. teur Athletic Union and the League of iu his way, and in his day and time. He was Chicago's big tourney for the billiard cham­ Oj>t!U, Per CO...... 50c." American Wheelmen, with respect to rutting a rough diamond, and it will be very many pionship of America, Schaefer ar.d SloHou the United Slates and Canada testifying years before the np-town room-keepers can 1891 is>uo of Sporting Life Kc-amletja Bands now read/. JAMES D. CURTI5, down the expenses and limiting the prizes of barred, will begin next Monday. Carter, Ire.-, to the comfort, suppleness, lightness SlANUFAClTlvEB OF TUB participants in public contests, is destined to find n man of such independence and character Hatley, Catton and Shaw are in steady prac­ Bobber Stamps, Shtaping Tas§ for Pigeon Flying have an important bearing upon amateur to take his place. JOHN CKEAIIAN. and service of our shoes. Books fur Fanciers, Eltictrotypoti, etc., tice now and Mj^iuighlin ami Capron will billiards, although at present most minds arrive thij week. It is probable that onljr the always x 295.) I wish to announce to (lie base liall \ mftwioii (hit seven named will content. Masrgioli Fays he S3 S. Third St., Philadelphia, Fa. I am now prepared to fill all nnters f.>r my OU-bra tod counectiou between bicycles and cues. In reply to this pacer, as to whether he in­ will not come. He clttims that t!ie Eastern B.«t promptly. Tho w<>< d us'd in th;-*1 b;its lm» heea tended entering the Chicago tournament, Mr. players were allowed $75 for eipen=os and tint epecmllv prepared by nn^eifand tlie tinning: tmd fin- Another room in Nassau street is threat­ J. R. Heiser writes briefly to the point: "I the saaie concession was refused biia. Tom isli'iug has lieen doun in nv own (Victory, nod^r rjer ened. Men already in the business in that cannot afford at present to leave my business Gallagher is ill in New York and trill^also son-*r*m}>orvi-iou. EVKKV BAT WARRANTED quarter do not see where it is to be put if it here. It will, therefore, be impossible for me 831 CHESTNUT ST., liefcreuc-a: All mumliera of tho West, rn League^ will have more than two or three tables. withdraw. McLaughlin will practice in Foley's "The Home Plate," who are usinR mv liu 1 ^. to: pftrtictilurn Mldresa to enter the Chicago tournament. Yours, rooms. The many friends of John Moreda will be very truly, J. It. Heiser." A pool tournament for the championship of Philadelphia, Pa, 16 West 87th St., Near Broadway, N. Y. JAMES D. CURTIS, It will be seen by the foregoing that Mr. the United States will begin in Syracuse on Feb. (Centre fielder Denver BafcBallClub.) glad to hear that ne is around once more. lie Heiser has not retired permanently from the 18 Union Street, No-t'i A-tams, Ma?s., or paid Higgins & Gastano, the Brooklyn mauu- billiard world, cither as a match or tourna­ 23, to continue two weeks an! tliree days. Tbo NICK ENGEL, Umpire. 1525 Lawiencu Street, Denver, Col» iacturers, a visit the other day. ment player. He would be very foolish, in­ entries, whish closed Fob. 7, aio as follows: deed, if he fora moment entertained any such William Clearwater, of Ravenna, 0.; Albert G. CURE FITS! The Harlem Republican Club has insti­ idea, when we consider his great ability as a Powers, of Chicago; William Wenerick, of New When I say cure I do not mean merely to stop them Evcrard's Cauada Malt Lager Beer on tuted a pool tournament. The members are York; Alfred D'Oro, of Cuba; Charles Eriekecn, for a time mnd then have them return again. I mean a player. It is true that Mr. Heiser is not a radical cure. Ihavemado tho disease having glorious fun. player with very great or marked nerve when the Swede, of San Francisco; P. U. Walsb, of of FITS, EPI- Draft at this Emporium. SHIBE'S Now York; Jerome Keogh, of Pcranton; Frank IjliPSY or FALLING SICKNESS o. life-long stady. I In his counsel to the Pittsburg players, he has to encounter such men as Slossou and warrant my remedy to euro tho worst caaoa. Because PATENT DOUBLE SEAM BALL Schaefer. He is, however, a player of very Sheruian, of Athens, Pa.; Will .!. and Qeorgo others hare failed is no reason for not now receiving a John Creahan is right when he says that five N. Kuntzsch, of Syracuse. D'Oro has also an­ prizes among six competitors are too many. great ability, aud in contests with men of his ciire. Send at once for a treatise and a Free Battle of FOR SALE EVERYWHERE. It is because "sure things" have become too class, rank and speed can always hold his nounced that he will enter Sabarido, an expert my infallible remedy, Givo Express and Post Office. fashionable in all kinds oj' sporting couipeti- own. The billiard business cauuot afford to Cuban player. H. «. 110OT, M, C-, 1S3 Pearl St., N. Y. Will Outlast TWO Siiisle Scam llalln.