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THE SPORTING<-'«VHI6HT, .105 »Y THE SPOKT\NG LIFt Hit. CO. CNTCRED AT PMILA P. O. AS SCCONO CLASS MATTER. VOLUME 20, NO. 10. PHILADELPHIA, PA., DECEMBER 3, 1892. PRICE, TEN CENTS.
livelier the ball the harder and more danger- time managed the Milwaukee Club. I wish ins it becomes, and if any attempt to increase him success in his new vocation. batting by such means is made there will be R. W. Moguire, president ot the Milwau GET ODTJ)F THE RDT! maimed fielders and such frequent changes kee Ball Club in '88 and '89, when the Mil CHADWICKJN LINE. in the personnel of teams as will be to the waukee Club was a success and paid all its disadvantage of the sport. Spectators like to bills promptly, is now treasurer of the Wis THE KAGNATES' FOOLISH FEAR OF see a team intact from day today. The fewer consin, Kansas and Texas Railway Company, THE "FATHER OF THE GAME" 03 substitutes it is necessary to use the better it with headquarters at Parsons, Kansas. Mr. "RADICAL CHANGES." .vill be. Besides, a lively ball always causes Maguire still retains his one-half interest in THE SiDE OF PROGRESS. a game to abound in errors, not only because the athletic park here, and writes his part the ball goes to the fielder at ner, Quin, is delighted with Parsons, but that Increased PitcMng Distance and En A GREATER PACE, there are few places better than Milwaukee. The Idea ot Placing t&a Pitcher in tna but for the reason that on account of its Dahlen has not yet paid the local club the elasticity it is much more difficult to hold &00 which they sued him for, and which suit larged Diamond Necessary to Hake even when it strikes the hand squarely. No, the first named lost. It is dollars to douch- Centre of tie Diamond Fully Ion't attempt to aid batting with more rub nuts the local club will never see it. This Base Ball More Attractive. ber, but simply fix matters so that the bats is not very honorable in Mr. Dahlen. Ceo. Endorsed By Him. man may have time to see and gauge the Da vies and Dahlen both gave the Milwaukee present ball and enable him to bring his bat Club the ';ga(V" in good shape. Some day it BALTIMORE, NOT. 29. Editor SPOUTING in contact with it. Then when he pushes may come home to them. WM. E. SMITH. BROOKLYN. Nov. 26. Editor SFORTIKO LIPS: Of course it was not to he expected Lhe bat the fielders will try and do the rest, LIFE: On rending your ofti<:i;il report of the that the meeting of the magnates at Chicago ind we will thereby have a revival of the old HOWK'S HONOK. proceedings at the recent Chicago Conven for only a few days would result iu any very popular game and a hie enough crowd for tion in your issue of tlie 26th iiist., I was very radical change in the regimen of the came. company in assisting to the enjoyment of it. Copy of tho Letter Not ifyins Him of much pleased to note the fact that tlie re The situation is precarious anil any remedy for ALUKRT Morr. His Honorary Membership. vision of tlie playing code of rules had been present evils should receive more consider The following is a copy of the letter that placed in the competent bauds of a special ation than the time there afforded. The ap president Young, of the National committee, composed of Messrs. Brush, pointment of a committee which has until League, Byrncmid Vouderhorst, thereby removing .March to investigate, study and recommend LATEST HEWSJI WIRE. wrote to Mr George W. Howe, of Cleveland, tile important work from the contact of the was the proper tiling to do. How well this announcing the election of the latter as an clnss of obstructionists who bad formed a committee will doitswork the result in March WASHINGTON ITEMS. honorary member of the League: majority of previous committees magnates, will demonstrate. It is an indisputable fact TIIK NATIONAL LEAGUE or PROFESSIONAL who, for years past, have been content to that the whole welfare of the business de False Report About Richardson BASE BALL CLUBS. OFFICE OF THE StcaETAitY, "leave the rules alone.'* From the new pends upon what the League will offer for tho Dowel For St Louis. WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. 22. Gtorig tif there is ample opportunity to make the sport stops of the League at Washington's short colony. In 1888 the claims of base bail attracted his attention. After studying the rules he the. i>/>ii:crt of the farces of attack and defence, what it should he. The chief difficulty is field. ED.) _____ became quite an enthusiast, and devoted much of his time promoting, organizing and de The Financial Skies Cleared Off Beau these forces being illustrated in the pitching the timidity of magnates and their heeding veloping clubs. Some twelve months aeo Mr. Chuck took command of nflairs in Sydney, tiful ly. and fielding on the one side, and the batting the advice of players instead of patrons. To J'OUTUNE "FAVORS REIL.LY. and on account of his untiring cflbrts and genial disposition the game has greatly advanced, NEW YORK, Nov. 28.-The Brooklyn Club and the base-running on the other. Wchava advocate making base paths 93 feet long and he obtained a great popularity and the honored sobriquet of Baso Ball King. has gotten out of its financial ruins neatly had periods in the history of the same when causes much wise slinking of the head among "Long: John" One of the Hcir« of a and expeditiously. The lirooklyn players the hatting bus ruled the game to ihe weari players and magnates, who scoff at such a Rich Californlaa. have all been notified by Director Abell that some extent of scores of a hundred and over ''radical" effange. II it is to be done they Special to SPOBTISO LirB. cheeks for the full amounts of salaries d\ie in alive-inning contest. Then there was at want it done by the inch per season and CINCINNATI. Dec. 1. Fortune lias smiled them were mailed on the 25th inst. This one time a short period during which the thirty-six years to accomplish the whole upon "Long John" Ueilly, so many seasons FORGING AHEAD. A CENTRAL LEAGUE. hapuy turn of aftairs was brought about at a other extreme prevailed, with the equally thing, so as not to scare spectators,who would the Red Stockings' first baseman.' His recent conference between Mr. Abell and Mr. tiresome result of twenty-four innings bein;; not know ocnlany that it had been done at grandfather, John Good, left Cincinnati Goodwill. The former, it is said, drew a figu played without a single run being scored. all. Ho, too, the pitcher must be moved back many years ago to seek his fortune and ANOTHER SECTION OF THE AUSTRA THE PROPER LINES DPOH WHICH TO rative chalk Hue and requested Mr. Good- Ot late vears we have been gradually ap only five feet, so that the spectators will not, settled in California. Recently he died at win as representative of the 40 per ceut. of proaching towards the existing period, in notice a "radical" change from what they ^anta Rosa nnd he left a valuable estate. LIAN CONTINENT HEARD FROM. BUILD SUCH AN ORGANIZATION. stock on his side to toe the aforesaid Unc. which "cyclone" pitching rules supreme, have nearly all disliked, howled about, and "Long John" will come in for hi°s share as The .31 per cent, represented by Mr. Abell the result being the dull, uninteresting FINALLY BOYCOTTED. one of the heirs. Since his voluntary retire did not propose to put up a dollar of the "pitchers' games," with the accompaniment By May 30 the five feet additional distance ment from the ball field, Reilly has pur club's indebtedness beyond its share. Mr. of really dangerous work for the batsman tw would he practically annihilated and pitch sued his profession as an artist, employed hy A Base Ball League Organized in South Jl Twelye-club Clrcait Urged as tlie Cor Abell proposed on thc25th,if the late 1'laycrs' attend to. ers' games would ahuund fur the balance of a local firm of lithographers. Reilly has re league share was not forthcoming, to person- POINTS TO UK CONSIDERED. the season to half empty stands. Now, what ceived the news of his good luck, but it has iastralia-Eager For Base Ball rect Thing Good Reasons For I'Jiy send to each player a check for 5! per In accomplishing this revisory work, threa is the use of repeating the same experience not turned his head. cent, of what is still owing. Then he said things should be considered in the light of from year to year when it is an easy matter News and Instruction. the Proposition, Etc. the clDh would withdraw from> its present essentials in improving the. game up to tho to give the publie what it set the stamp of Condensed Dispatches. location to go elsewhere to look for a home. point of a perfected code of playing rules; and approval upon in the past. A bustling, 6p»ctnt to SPORTING hire. Outside of the club itself 5Lr. Abell is not the-e three essentials involve the most at robust game of action can he had by adopting The contracts of Jack Stcnzel with Pitts- Below will be found a copy of a letter PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 28. Editor SPOTCT- interested to the extfnt of a dollar in Brook tractive features ot'the gametothciutclligrnt the scheme of ninety-three feet base paths burgand W. A. Lange with Chicago have just received hy Mr. A. G. Spalding from INC; LIFE: I see there is a movement in lyn base ball. On the contrary, the parties class of patrons. The first of these is r/titrp and removing the pitcher to the centre of the been approved. Mr. Fred T. Leane, the honorable secretary favor ot organi/ing a Central League for the owning the 49 per cent, ot stock are interested fielding, as displayed in fi.,>c pirk-iijm of hard- diamond, so why not do it. Is there any Harris B. Haskell, of West Falmouth, of the Pirie United Base Ball Clubs, of Port coming year out of the remains of the Eastern in the elevated road which runs to the hit ground halls; the catching of hat Hn<: balls, doubt about its increasing batting? No. Is Mo., has been elected captain of the foot Pirie,' South Australia. This shows that and Western League of '!'2. It seems to me ground, and that means at least §10,000 of ami in swift and accurate th rowing to tfic bust's there any doubt of there being more fielding ball eleven for the next season. America's national game is making steady that this is a proper movement and deserving revenue a year. They own the grounds them by the infieldcrs; together with the catching and base-running to do if there is increased Alex Greggains has posted $1000 in support headway in all parts of Australia, as a result of encouragement as it would make one strong selves, which bring in $7.".00 rent. Hesides, of well-judged fly balls on the run by the out- batting? No. Well, then, why not do it? of a challenge of a claim to the middle-weight of the Spalding tour around the world. It organization out of two weak ones and boom much of the real estate in the vicinity of iichlers. The second is nkillju.1 batf-ntsiuiitg, "Oh, it's too radical." Why, bless their poor championship. Hie challenge is directed at is a fair sample of the letters that Mr. Spald- base ball all along the line. Kastern Park is owned by the 49 per centers, ns exhibited in quick runs to first base on souls, the way that word scares all the frills Bob Fitrsimmons. ing is almost continually receiving from dif Instead of making the proposed Central and the ball park booms prices there con short hits and on the good judgement, keea out of them would make one believe they Ted Sullivan acting as manager of the ferent parts of Australia, New Zealand, and League an eight-club organization I would siderably. It didn't take the 49 percent, perception, ami great activity required iu were once all Southern fire-caters. Well, other points that he and his tourists visited: suggest that it be made up of twelve clubs party long to fee that their interests lay in stealing bases. Lastly comes hfudmnrk in Chattanooga Club released from reservation batting, as shown now, give the public a chance to see fielders the following players: Maker, Keeuau, POUT I'ntiE, S. A., Sept. 28. A. (1. Spaldiug, six in the East and six in the West. This the line of the liquidation of the club's obli in the placinij of the balls cat up base hits. Why, the poor fellows would take in about all of the available gations and the money will be forthcoming hy short, har.l hit ground balls between th« Phillips, McCann, Ijyau and Burke. £Vy.; I have much pleasure in informing you iniielders; rafe tups of the ball to short out have actually been out of practice so for the The Baltimore Club has accepted the ser that the American game of base ball baa at last clubs, thus obviating soreness over being left last few years that they have and possible counter-movement for sectional TEXASJTIP8. field; skilli'ul "bunting" the most difficult vices of Big liill BVown, the noted catcher, caught on in Port Pirie. I have been trying ot all the hits, nnd lastly A;/ sarritiec hits. GOTTEN QUITE ECSTY, formerly of the New York and Philadelphia for gouifl considerable time -to introduce tho leagues. And do be merciful Twelve-club leagues are all the go now as Dave Orr AVintoring in Dallas News TIIK HEAL ARTICLE. and give them something clubs, now with the Oakland, Cal., Club. game, and now I think I have succeeded. We Just here I want to say a few words about to keep warm on in the cola spring days. If bare live senior clubs in the Port Pine witness the National League and Southern of Players. Kugene Ilornbacher, of New York, and League League. It is true that the same objections sacrifice, liittituj and bunting, twovery import they will not fix the pitcher in the centre of Billy Forsvthe fought fifteen rounds to n and six or seven junior clubs. With a popula DALLAS, Tex., Nov. 20. The base ball sea ant features ot te;;m the diamond at once, suppose they try the that are urged against those leagues could be son is over and dead,and the outlook for next work at the bat, both of draw in Bridgeport, Ct., Nov. 30. The mill tion of about five thousand that is not bad. Of urged against a twelve-club Central League, which seem to he greatly misunderstood alike progressive plan of moving him baek five was witnessed by several hundred sports. course, in Adelaide the game tins been estab season's Texas League is very gloomy, al by the fraternity at eet tor the first month, five feet more the but the advantage of ulnrtiug with twelve though there are many cranks who will en large and the patrons of This is the second time they have fought to a lished for some time, but we are 230 uii es north clubs would outweigh all disadvantages by the game. The batsman is simply a fool for second month, and so on gradually until they draw. of the city end the people are slow to get a grip deavor to restore the national game. hi* pains who goes eventually reach the limit in the centre of leaving a margin for tlie usual disbandments. Lee Dawkins, the clever little third base- to the hat purposely to The Crescent City Athletic Club, of New cf anything new. With twelve clubs as a starter there is every make a hit which will insure his being put the diamond. Such a scheme might over- Of course, we do man of last year's Jacksonville, 111., team, in out, no matter if the cnne their scruples of too radical a chaiiL'cat Orleans, has purchased from D. Danzgier, for not intend to remain satisfied probability that at least eight clubs would the Illinois-Iowa League, is wintering at his out in question shmihl $6000, a plot of ground for their club house with having the game in Port Pirie alone, but finish the season, thus guaranteeing a good forward a run. Such batting is not charac once. There are some magnates who seem to home here. Dawkins would be a very valu teristic of genuine 'think it the proper thing to pull back and and arena. ' It is a piece of ground a little mean to try and introduce It in the surrounding finish. able man for some fast league, such as the sacrifice-hitting. Tho over 300 feet square, bounded by Canal, tonus. Our League matches were started on An excellent twelve-club League could be point aimed at by-many intelligent batsmen kick in the team of progress, others hold to Southern League. He is an excellent hitter is to make a btiechit; making haste slowly,and still others who al Custom House and Pierce streets and Carrol - Saturday last and will be continued until Dec. organized with these cities -Kansas City, In and clever base-runner, and his fielding is next to that comes the ton avenue. 20. In that short time we havo arranged to dianapolis, Toledo, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, eflort to make that hit in such a way that if ways advise letting well enough alone; but wonderful. it fails to yield a base the general public is taking a hand in rule- play three matches a week fur the champion Detroit or Columbus in the West; Rochester, Henry Fabian, the famous left fielder of the hit it will at least re- NO CHANCE FOR UNION. ship. Troy, Buffalo, Albany, Providence, Syra suit in foi'trardi'ng the runner on the base, making now, and are emphasizing theiropin- last year's Dallas team, in the Texas League, even at the cost of r.n out. To reach this ions by letting the sport severely alone until My object in writing to you is to get the latest cuse, New Haven or Binghamton in the East. is working here. Fabian is a good hitter,fast Base Ball and Pool Rooms Must Re information on the rules of the game, etc., and I know some of the Western cities stand point of successful sacrifice-hitting the hats- all the magnates come to their senses and base-runner and his fielding is far above the man should invariably face far a right jiflil give them the old entertainment they pa main Antagonistic. to find out the leading American papers devoted ready to join an organization of that kind, average. tronized so well. In commenting upon the vain attempt of and there is no doubt in my mind that there hit, and he does this by so standing at the hat The game-has been made to the game. I shall he very much obliged for Dave Orr, the bijr and reliable first base as to insure his l,«t striking the ball r,t tho by the players for years, and it has become certain Western people to again link base any information that will tend to improve the are some cities in the East that are prepared man of the last year's famous Dallas League too much an ball and pool rooms, a New York writersays: to do the same. For the good of base ball right angle to send the ball to right field, for entertainment lor the partici gauie in South Australia. Tho latest rules wo team, is wintering here, and his services to hit it to third, short or second is to insure pants and too little for the spectators, con "Tho pool rooms or "commission rooms" of have arc those pu'uliahed by yourself in 188!), such an organization should by all means be would prove very valuable for some fast sequently old patrons are permitting the favored. WILLIAM SHAUSK;. a double play. New York and Brooklyn are bound to hurt biipe and I have no doubt there have been alterations minor league. He is an excellent hard hitter THE BUNT HIT. players to call in this district next season. Within the aud amendments since then, and, of course, we and his fielding and couching are a feature As to the "bunt" hit. the utter nonsense
tentioual^ collisions and spikings, and ways the same, and it may be hoped that There is not a good batsman in the League Mullane the oecr ofany third baseman in tba EDITORIAL VIEWS,JEWS, COMMENT. there never will coine a time when manly for whom a "wide, sweeping curve" is not League, and the fiuest he (Muliane) ever fewer jars for runners; in short, more saw. THE SPORTING LIFE. THB 93-foot-diamond-with-pitcher-in-the- athletic competition, in some form or an pie, as the batter can see it from the mo PUBLISHED WEEKLY AT incentive for base-running and less ment the ball leaves the pitchers' hand. The Captain Glenalvin, of the Los Angeles centre idea can stand all the publicity and other, will not be popular. team, is said to be too impetuous and arbi waste of good material. And, with it all, the most searching examination that can pos only effective curves in use to-day are the No. 34 South Third Street, Thilada. IF BASE BALL is to become a game for the trary to make an entirely successful team there would be a marked increase in sibly be given. The more it is considered short and sharp curves, combined with in captain. BY TIIK few instead of the game for the masses, it has the better it will be liked. As its beauties timidating speed. ___ During a recent California League game base-running, due to confidence be but to be continued upon present lines. Let Sporting Life Publishing Company. unfold themselves in contemplation, the un Pete Sweeney strained his hoart in a des gotten by greater immunity from acci it not be forgotten, however, that the select THE abolition of the schedule committee biased lover of the game becomes amazed at perate play, and was insensible for a few THOS. S. DANDO...... President. few support nothing not even themselves and the placing of the work in the bands of minutes. dent and the fact that top speed can its immense scope and lar-readling influence F. C. RICIITliR...... Vice President. while the masses keep the world moving in President Young was the best piece of work Mike Kelly has not yet assumed tlmt J. CJU1M-- DANDO...... Treasurer. be used all the time, there being no in welding the fame into its permanent every line and direction. of the Chicago meeting of the League. race starter's position iu St. Louis about necessity for slowing down when near form, and, probably, most prosperous condi Schedule committees have been noted tor the which there was so much talk during Ilia All Chequf.1, Drafts, Money Orders and the base through fear of over-running tion. THE chief charm of base ball lies in its prodigality they practiced in dividing up summer. Remittance* must be made payable glorious uncertainty. The base ball law Tom Brown thinks that the Los Angeles or over-sliding; in short, the game WE HAVE yet to meet one good, or even among other-clubs all the good dates which to the order of givers have been for years doing their best to the members of the committee could not get team is fast enough for the National League would be faster all around. That plausible, argument against putting the pitch and undoubtedly far superior to the Balti destroy that charm by changing an uncertain away with themselves. THE SPORTIHG LIFE PUBLISHING CO beautiful feature of base-running ers into the centre of the 93 foot diamond. If more team. POST OFFICE BOX, U48. sport into an exact science. sliding would not be eliminated nor there is any reason except old-fogy opposition HERE and there may be found a base ball Glasscock has now played with Cleve to modern innovations, why not. let the public land, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, New York FRANCIS C. ItlCHTKK, Edltor-Io-Clilaf THE only way in which Jthe magnates writer who opposes reform in playing rules even appreciably affected, as those have it? It would be welcomed as a genuine and St. Louis. In none did he achieve any could or should view the question of playing purely because THE SPORTING LIFE hap popularity. JAS. C. DAYTON...... ISnsiiiess Manager. who can slide will do it anyhow in a curiosity. rules is from the spectators' point of view. pened to start the ball rolling in that direc First baseman Charles Schaefter, of A I- pinch, just as, even at the present That way lies the road to popularity and TERMS: close AI.L that we ask for the 93-foot-diamond- tion. What breadth of mind and nobility of toona, is wintering in Bloomshurg, Pa. He Bnbacriptloo, p«rannuiB (lofllage pald)...... S4.OO Gi^e the day, men actually slide to first base to with-pitcher-in-the-eentre idea is fair and full consequent sustaining patronage. character! Fortunately for base ball, it has would like to play in the Southern League Bii miinlhii...... " " ...... 2.25 public more batting and more action all next season. Thrw uionchi...... u " ...... 1.25 gain time. Now, how do the objections consideration. That will carry conviction as not many such friends (?). around. Hurdle Richardson umpired so well in £iugle copi»«...... " " ...... 10C. to its practicability and advisability with it. INVARIABLY IN ADVANCE. to all over-running compare with the "ANY ball player will testify that ninety the final Binghamton-Proviilence series that THE scheme of a 93-foot diamond, with feet is all that he cares to run, and if he can he has been recommended for a place on the DBKIGN POSTAGE 91.04 F.XTUA TER ANNUM. manifest and undeniable advantages WHEN numbers of people leave a theatre the pitcher in the centre thereof, is the best make the round of the bases in one inning, League staff. here pointed out? during the progress of a play there is no he must run over 120yards." Boston Herald. ADVERTISING RATES: and, perhaps, the only one by which the First baseman Billy O'Brien is now a question iin the minds of the manager and argument! (FIXED AND FIN4C.) dangers and disadvantages of the present What a powerful and convincing Kansas City fireman. His friends can ad actors that the piece does not please and is Perhaps if it were left to some players they SCO Cents Per Line Agute Measurement. game can be neutralized. It is also a step of dress him at Hook and Ladder Company No. AIlVKKTISKTlS «hm:1
large needle through his left ear, another man, "yon'd soon have money enough to Manning. Ue will surely give them a good through his right and a third through his CINCINNATI CHIPS. clean up the national base ball debt!" PHILADELPHIA POINTERS. team. tongue. He was about to BASE BALL. sew Mike's upper TALKING OF THE MAKE-UP OF Speaking of offi"ial scorers, the identify of THE CLUB OFFICIALS RESTING Sullivan's Ic-tler is certainly' skillfully lip to his nose, but the horrified spectators THE 'OS TEAM. that persouage iu Chicago has never been es worded and to the point, and deserves more protested. The needles were withdrawn by tablished. For a long time it was affirmed EASILY ON THEIR OARS. than a passing notice. being pulled entirely through that this mysterious mortal was giving Capt. the lobes of the Miillane Sure to Again Don a Cincin Nothing Likely to be Done T'ntil After Every base ball player in the country ears, and with the exception of a single drop Anson the best of it. should affix his signature to THE SPOr.Ti.Nrt TffllTATKLEiGDB! of blood from the tongue, no blood flowed, nati Uniform—A New Third Base- "For about two years it was generally be the Holidays—The Club's Policy ou LIFE'S petition for the formation of H lioad and the boy, even when he came out of the man Probable—A Mistake Rec lieved that Secretary Bill Brown's niece was Various Points—The Amateur Department (it the Capital, as good roads trance, did not feel his ears and knew noth tified—Put the Pitcher Back. the guilty party," remarked Mr. Murphy, Outlook—News and Gossip. are directly beueiicial to the game in many THE BALL FOR REORGANIZATION FOR ing about the holes in his ears till his atten CINCINNATI, Nov. 2!). Editor SVOHTIXO "but the discovery wns made that Bill didn't There is absolutely nothinj? new to chron tion was called to them. LlFK: There was one little flutter of excite have any niece, and the mystery is as deep a icle regarding Philadelphia Club affairs. Brer Ko«tcr is just about nearly ri^bf wheii THK WOMAN IN IT. ment in base ball circles in this city the past one as ever ! The old man has only been None of the clubofficialsaredoing very active he states that the changing of the pitcher's NEXT YEAR STARTED. Mrs. Eva Sagmaster, a spirit medium and week when Manager Watkins, who will pilot getting his deserts, however, for a year or work just now, and it is likely that no move position will have so great a tendency to in a fine mental subject, was put tinder the in "Der Browns" to victory next season, came two." Cincinnati Times-Star. of any importance will bo made until after crease the uncertainty of picking a winner. fluence and a reporter present was asked to here to negotiate with Jack Dolan. It didn't the holidays. Col. Rogers is paying strict at Many a pitcher of est.-.blishc.l reputation Harrisbarg Knocking at the Door write a word on a slip of paper; he did so take Watty a great while to come to an un tention to his legal business, and, by the may receive a severe set-back, thereby, and and showed the paper to Earle. Without derstanding with the ex-Senator, for Jack LOUISV1LLE_BRIEFS. way, feels elated over his victory in fhe suit then, again, vice versa. A. W. approaching the subject or communicating will wear the browu and blueof the St.Louis Suggestions as to the Best and GUS SCHMELZ SURE TO BE THE of Wagenhurst against the New York Ciub. with her in liny way Mr. Earle stood apart Club in '93. In company with his new pitcher President Pleach is giving his entire time to HOUSTON HAPPEMNiJS. and fastened his mind on the object men Manager Watkins called upon THE SPORT- NE W J»IANAG ER. his base ball supply business"and extensive Most Economic Circuit. tioned. The lady, wilh but little hesitation, ISO LlKK correspondent and pictured in real estate operations. What little hustling is An Excellent The Club is Now Negotiating With. Miiiinger Available For remarked. "You are thinking of a picture," bright colors the great prospects for the game going on is confined to Secretary Sliettsline Any >2:nor I.eag'iio Club. which word "picture" had been written. over in the Mound City. Him—Several Changes Necessary and Manager Wright.and TlAr.HisriijTSG, Pa.,~ Nov. 27. Editor SPORT amounts to nothing HOUSTON, Tcx., Nov. 21. EdiiorSroBTisa A pretty experiment was performed with Of course, all TiiE SPORTING LIFE readers For Next Season—Lurry Gal to'a more than looking up records of minor league LIFE: That well-known hustler, bull player ING LIFK: The Altoona Tribune has been the four subjects seated with their kuees know that "dcr Browns" are to have a new players. This in in accordance with the the first to sound tliecall for preparations fora Syndicate News Notes. nnd manager, J. J. McCloskey, who i-t win touching and hands joined in a circle. A home next year, and it will be one of the LOUISVILLE, Ky., Nov. '29.—Editor SPORT club's fixed policy of engaging each year tering here, has just returned from n hunting Pennsylvania State League fur next season, large circle was spread on Hie knees, and Mr. finest packs in the League, and as Chris some promising young players in the hope of and names a number of cities from which a ING LIFE: The question of manager is still expedition, and from the appearance of the Earle, sweeping his hand across the cloth, would say it will have the biggest diamond. occupying the atk-ntion of the local mag finding occasionally a first-class man. If the great assortment of game In: had hidden circuit could be funned. This may seem said: "I have drawn the picture of a promi Watty says the grand stand alone will seat rather premature, but when looked at care nates. Since the meeting at Chicago the pitching distance is increased, as is most away in his buggy would lead anyone to sup nent statesman." 5000 supporters of the Browns, which with Louisville Club has been in negotiation with probable, the club expects to have a prize in pose that he was a crack shot and things fully it will show for itself that the sooner They at once peered closely at the cloth, the pavilion and bleachers will furnish ample pitcher Taylor. Nothing the matter is stirred up the better will be the a manager to take charge of the club next has yet been done were coming his way in a pretty regular while tboir master wrote the name of Blaine accommodations tor 14,000 people. Manager season. That manager is Gus Schmelz. toward securing a cnninctcnt field captain, manner. The funny part of Mac's trip is results attained. Baseball in this State is on a card and passed it nround to the audi WatW*s is to have absolute control, and he yet that is the club's not dead by any means. With a compact or Just how far negoiiations have progressed most pressing need. that be drove the same old white sway-back tors. Not a word was said, but in a moment Is now trying to figure oat the team he will is not known, but enough has been learned Both President Beach and Treasurer Rogers horse that Roger Connor rode when be made ganization and carefully selected circuit, and Ashhorn brightened up and said he saw have. He declares he'll keep both Gleason clubs as good as those which participated in to make it reasonably certain that he will be state emphatically that the Phillics will not that trip to llarrisburg, Tex., in- the fall of Blainc's face. At the same instant Wilson and Carrol], but I nm afraid be will experi in charge of the team next season. The play Sunday games, cither at hoineor abroad, '( 7, accompanied by Buck Ewing and Sena last year's race, (he old feeling of rivalry will broke into the same exclamation, while Miss ence a goon deal of trouble in anchoring the burst fijrth with all its old-time, force. directors cannot come to some conclusion next season. The resolve is likely to prove tor Dan Richardson. The New Yorks were Anderson complained that shec.ould see noth Kid and Cliff over iu the city by the big about the matter any too soon, for other clubs costly to the club in various ways, at least here at the time, and the job on Roger was With such towns as Harrisburg, Wilkcs- ing but the back of a roan's head on the clot n. bridge next summer. Manager Watkins did barre, Seranton, Johnstown, Allentown, Wil are shp.ping their plans for next season and a while the team is abroad, as oilier Eastern put up by Ewing. They got to liarri-burc WOULD T,E A GOOD THING FOR PITCHERS. think some of signing Gastright, but "Hen" long delay may cost the team several good clubs will scoop iu the Sunday cream, leav all right, and after unloading several schoo liams-port, Altoona, Reading and Lancaster wants to play with Comiskey, and it is not to draw from an elegant circuit ot eight All were restored to their normal condi men. ing the Phillics the Monday Rkim-niilk. ners proceeded on their way back. Connor's tions and an experiment was tried, the result improbable that he will be made au oft'er be I know that the directors are unanimously SOMI-: LOCAL CEI.KUUITIKS. nag was not equal to the emergency and ha clubs could be formed. And better still, fore niauy days. Biiighamton and Eliuira, N. Y., both in close of which was startling. Mr. Earle held his in favor of Gus Schmelz, and he will come to The great kicker, base ball twirler nnd all- was compelled to foot it, leading the old proximity to Pennsylvania, could probably hat close in front of Miss Anderson and told ML'LLANK ALL RIGHT. Louisville with the assurance that the pat round athlete, Mr. Jack McFctridge, the white horse. He was wrathy, nnd the next be induced to enter a New York-Pennsylva her she could not hit it. She drew back and We Cincinnatiansall supposed that we were rons of the game here favor him. It can champion amateur pitcher of the State, if day bought all the vasohuo in Houston. nia .league, making it much stronger. All sent her fist out in rapid strokes, but every going to get some star for our Tony Mullane always be said of Gns that he hasateam that not of the country, bade good-bye to his male McCloskey is iu correspondence now with liavc had professional ball in the past, and, time as the fist seemed about to crush into at the Chicago meeting, and then n few will be up in the race, and if there is any chums last week and launched his craft on Southern League cities, and it would be well under conditions anything like favorable, the hat tome mysterious power seemed to other men were wanted to round up the team chance for it the balance will be ou (be right the deep and dangerous sea of matrimony. for cities like Chattanooga, Charleston, Sa have supported their clubs. ward it off, and, try as she would, the fist for next year. Captain Comiskey was on side of the ledger when the season closes. Jack has lots of backbone, as he has often vannah, Atlanta, Augiista, etc., who have no Harrishurg's last year base ball had a glanced off from the hat at all angles till she hand prepared to act as a prompter for Presi "We are very much in favor of Schmelz," proved on the diamond field, and went into manager to secure the services of Mac. IIo rather unfortunate termination, but had she gave up trying. Ashhorn, given a trial, dent Brush, but John T. never mentioned said one of the directors to me yesterday. double harness with a fearlessness that was is, without doubt, the peer of any minor not trials enough to bankrupt a much richer drove his fist squarely at the crown, but his players to him, and, of course, "Commie" We consider him a very capable manager, charming to wi.ncss. Iu the language of old league manager that ever put his foot ou organization? In the iirst place her manager blow stopped suddenly, just touching it. He was disappointed. But he did a little dick and believe that he is always conscious of Hip: "Here's to your good health and your Texas soil, and he can give *ome of the sUirs was not popular, thus keeping away many summoned all his strength and drove his fist ering on his own account. He found that he the best interest of the club. One of the family's, and may they all live long'and iu the business pointers. He is jilso a first- who were formerly regular attendants, liut out with lightning speed, but every time it could trade Arlie Lathuni to advantage, and strongest recommendations is his ability as a prosper." class player, bis position being on the initial Harrisburg would not again risk it with a stopped with a jerk as if it had been driven Christopher Von der Ahe wanted to give him financier. I do not believe much in this Since the great political blizzard it has bag; very speedy on the lines and a corking club that was about bankrupt when the sea against a stone wall. Kid Gleason and Cliff Carroll for Tony Mul thing of developing phenomenal players. been hard to keep track of little Johnny ( >od hitler. His knowledge of a players' son started, nor with a ball park that con Wilson had never tried this experiment, and lane. Now, you know, Mr. Editor, that our Manager So-aiid-So is agreat man, for he de Hogan, estwhile manager of the Eastern ability has never been questioned, and it sisted of four bases, a pair ot foul flags and a Earle began by letting him strike at his hand b ; 'j; captain thinks there are few, if any, veloped a great third baseman last year. League Athletics, who, like poor Lo, has does not lake Mac long to develop young few unpinned boards for a grand stand. Since instead of the hat. The first time Mike pitchers the superior of the "Count," and Yes, and it is safe to say that Manager So- been gradually pushed from pillar to post sters. He has handled men who before h« struck a square blow that landed with a loud when he found that his favorite twirler and-So had half a dozen extra men on the until he is altogether out ol the swim. -The took (hem iu charge were never heard of, that time (he East llarrisburg passenger rail crack. "Keep it way has been extended to the city limits, and lip," called Earle, and wanted to return to Cincinnati Commie's pay-roll while he was developing this phe recent tidal wave so filled him with joy as to and who now arc pulling out from §2UOO to Mike let drive at the hand again and again, face broadened into a grin and he told Tony nomenon. Then it is safe to predict that cause the fear to take root that it would turn J35IK) a season, or were before the lance was its terminus is surrounded by level fields. every time landing any one of which could probably be secured with less force, till, after that he thought it was best that he should re every one of the six were recommended by his brain. It can be said on authority that used by the magnates of the big League. Ha for a ball park and fitted up at small expense. half a dozen trials, his hand stopped just as main a Ked Leg. So from this it would ap someone else. In my opinion the good mana he did uot quite reach this stage. He thinks is also one of the most energetic men it ban Again, it is probable that the car company Ashhorn'g had done. A peculiar thing about pear that no proposition for the exchange of ger is the man who keeps your club well up once more that life is worth living, and, as ever been my good fortune to meet. He in this was that the subjects were awake, and Miillauewill be entertained by the Cincin iu the race, and does uot needlessly spcud for base ball, none of it in his. never idle, and is always looking out for the would contribute towards the venture, pos the blows were sibly to the extent of fitting up the grounds, vicious and swift up to the nati Club. Mullane has taken a live in money." That erstwhile defender of the first bag, city he represents. His record in Texas this for they would surely bo greatly benefited point of stoppage. terest in the team for next season, for several NKXT SEASON'S TRAM. Mr. West Fisler, is seen every day on the season has knocked all previous records sky by such a location. With a reasonable salary OLD THICKS. days ago he hunted Comiskey up and told When the directors close a contract for a boulevard, not a day older, apparently, than wards, winning three pennants and beating One experiment with Miss Anderson was him of a great third baseman up at Butte manager next season the make-up of the twenty years ago, when he was the pride of the world's record inconsecutive games wou list, and a club that would win a reasonable —21. number of games, 1 am sure llarrisburg would especially interesting. She was blindfolded City, Mont. Tony savs he's the greatest bull team will be left entirely to him. Just how the bleachers and a terror to bis antagonists. make the rest of the towns hustle, and soon and told to go and stand for a moment before tosscr who ever wrestled with a hot grounder. many changes will be made, of course, re West h.'is a well -fed and jocular appearance I would, therefore, suggest (hat Southern be the base ball city of old. The season each of the spectators. This she did, and, re He insists that there Isn't a third baseman in mains to be determined. The permanent re as if the world was in the palm of his hand. League cities without a manager should not should hardly extend over four months May turning to her chair, each of the audience the League that can surpass him in playing tirement of Pfeffcr will necessitate several THE AMATKUlt FIELD. let the grass grow under their feet, but make 15 to Sept. 15 which would give each club a threw a handkerchief to the floor. These the position and Billy Nash is the only one changes, and if it is decided to play Tuylor The outlook for amateur base ball for next an effort to secure McCloskey, and I am posi total of eighty-four games, forty-two at home were mixed up in one bunch and the girl who can tio him. nt second a new outficlder will be secured. season is at present very encouraging. There tive he will put a team in the field that will and forty-two abroad. then advanced, still blindfolded, and taking A NEW THIRD BASEMAN. Should the pitcher's box be removed back, have been organized during the past two make the balance think that Texas is, surely According 10 the Tribune Altoona is both the handkerchiefs one at a time returned Antonio hasn't much use for Latlmm, and speed, rather than curves, will be effective. months three amateur leagues, to he com "turned loose." ready and anxious to start in again, and it them to their owners, making but one mis when he proposes a new third baseman the Although the rumor that Sanders is to retire, posed of eight clubs each. They are the Umpire L. J. Sylvester is here and will be further pays that there is much ball fueling take. Earle put his in.the pile; and when chances are he has pictured the Western also, conies second-handed, it is very prob Philadelphia Amateur League, the South for the balance of the winter. He and Mc- in the Mountain City, as of yore. she picked it up she tossed it aside with not in his brightest colors to Comiskey. But the ably true, and it is more than likely that End League and the Church League, the lat Laughlin would make a corking pair to Alluntown and -Johnstown both did well the least hesitation. Reds'captain wouldn't take chances to al there will be two additional pitchers on the ter being composed exclusively of church handle the indicator for the newly-organized lust year, remaining in the League to thn Chairs were then placed about the floor, low a good man to slip from his grasp, and pay roll. Grim, who was laid up the latter clubs. twelve-club Southern League. last. Allentown also had a pretty good anil, still blindfolded, Miss Andersen waltzed he at once had President Youag notified that part of last season, has now entirely recov Permanent organization has been effected Henry Fabian, (he hard-hitting outficlder, balance in the treasury. Wilkesbarre and in and out among them without touching a he would claim the player and wanted him ered. Mcrritt did very effective work and in each of these Icagnos, constitutions adopted is in Dallas, where he hasa gtiod winter situa Scrnnton, with good teams, would stir up the single one or stumbling. Ashhorn was also reserved tor the Cincinnati Club. Then will probably be retained. and schedules for next season arranged, and tion. Wide-awake managers should not old rivalry that exists between the two cities made to waltz about with an imaginary fair Commy wrote Smith a letter and wanted to AVOULD BtJY THE CLUB. a" they will battle for the .championship of overlook him in their efforts to get good, and make their owners smile. partner, to whom he made love in the most know what his terms were to play with his "Someone in Louisville can always he found Philadelphia, some exciting contests are an sober, reliable men. approved style. Earle is gaining a great team in '!)3. Smith is a member of the fire who is willing to embark in the base ball ticipated. The probabilities are that Texas will again Binghamton and Eluiira would be new reputation for his clever performances, and be in the saddle in '93, but it will be run on towns, but if they could be induced to enter department in Unite City, nnd there are oth business. Larry Gatto has never been satis- LOCAL JOTTINGS. they would surely draw well. he is going to form a class fur the develop ers beside Mullane who speak of bis playing lied since he became an ex-magnate. He is Tim Kecfc, in a recent conversation, said an entirely diiTerent plan than heretofore. From the towns of Williamsport, Reading ment of spirit mediums at the residence of qualities in the highest terms. He is said to anxious to again get into the business and he had no desire to get back to New York. Many suggest that five wide-auake moneyed and Lancaster one good one could certainly Mrs. Sagmaster. Cincinnati Times-Star. he a splendid thrower, fielder, batter, and is told me the other day that he and two others He said Harry Wright treated him clear out men tako four or six good towns nnd run il be selected. So taken all in all there is no quite a base-runner. would take all the stock. of sight, last season, and Philadelphia was a themselves, pooling (be receipts. Thti reason why some movement should not-be \VHOUEMEMBKRS THE INCIDENT? If the Cincinnati Club officials wanted to Larry is an enthusiast of the dyed-in-the- plenty good enough town for him. He nls.i scheme might do, and 1 hope it will, but I made toward the formation of a league. Just make a trade for Lath they could do it, and wool order, and he is willing to back his en- said that Roger Connor took the same view doubt it. TEXAS. consider this, ye base ball hustlers. F. P. Captain Anson Tells a Base Ball Story they would not have to go very far. Pitts- thnsiasiu with his money. He said that they of the matter that he did. About Dixey anil Dogs. bnrg wouldn't lo:ik whh disfavor upon an were not antagonistic-to the present owners Harry Wright is now riding a bicycle as a "Harry Dixey is thu only actor who has exchange of Farrt-ll for the "Dude," but I of the club, but if they wished to get out he mo:ins of healthy tix^crcise, tiud they dy say A HYPNOTKTPLAYER. not gone back on the base ball boys," said am inclined to believe ihatArHe will con and his two associates would lake it. Larry that Harry's calves arc much the better for For the Proposed Chanjfos in I ho Captain Anson the other day. "All last tinue in Cincinnati, and that Smith will be will buy $u(X) worth of stock just to be in the the healthful exercise upon the treadle. Playing Rules. CARLE'S REMARKABLE EXHIBI summer he was a constant visitor at all held as a substitute. game. Harry believes iu patronizing all sorts of From now on until the spring meeting ol TION AT A MESMKKIC SEANCE. game*, but he had transferred his allegiance NICK YOUNG'S MISTAKE. FOUND BETWEEN SEASONS. sport. the League, March 7, the attention of tha from the New Yorks to the Bostons, probably We didn't get that promising pitcher, Mc- After the management of the club is Pitcher Clarence Rayne, of the Tnivcrsity baseball public will be occupied with pro His Control of Four Hypnotized Sub because he had a summer season there. One fiinnis, after nil. Only a week ago we had settled, the directors will take some action of Pennsylvania, says that he will not play posed changes in tha playing rules. The de jects Who Performed Strange An day while we were in the latter city Dixey him listed with the Keds, for you'll remem regarding the new grounds. professionally with the Piltsburg Club ncx't mand to put the pitcher further away from . des—Some of the Incidents. drove out as usual in his buck board witli his ber Uncle Nick placed him on Cincinnati's Treasurer Bill Shcrley haa been taking a summer, but will slick by his college colors. the plate in order to produce morn hutting Billy Enrle, the base bull player, gave a pet bull terrier, 'Dago,' on the seat by his side. reserve list. Comiskey negotiated with him very conspicuous part iu politics. He is Ted SullivHii was in this city Saturday has become general, and there is hardly a remarkable exhibition of his hypnotic pow He had a habit of never leaving his turnout as William MeGinnis and Captain Anson re chairman of one of the county Democratic hustling for players for the Nashville Club. shadow of doubt that action will be (aken to ers at the residence of Mrs. Ann I). Ander and always got right up back of left field. served him as Gus weeks ago. President clubs, and may yet go to Congress. George Shocb was the man he wanted. gratify the wish of the public. A discussion sen, at 673 Sycamore street, one night re Dixey had been on the grounds about twenty Young did not know that Gus and William Jouctie Meekin is hunting quail in In St. Louis'new in a linger, Watkins, was in of the playing rules will have the effect of cently. He had four subjects present, and minutes when Dahlen came to the bat and were one and the same party, and the little diana. town Wednesday smoothing out things with keeping alive the interest in tUc gumc, and the antics he made them perform were won swiped the first ball for three bags. It was mistake, or rather misunderstanding, was not Pitcher Clausen is spending the winter in "Kid" Glensou. Afterwards he went to Wil- any tangible results derived cannot fail to bn derful. The most interesting case was that one of those long, low, hard drives and sailed rectified until the Chicago meeting. Old Columbus. miugtou bearing the olive branch to another to the betterment of the sport. When it is of Mrs. McCabe, a widow of some 40 years of about ten feet over the left fielder's head in a Ans, his hair a shade redder than usual, Pfelfcr is doing a good business at his disgruntled Brown Stocking pitcher Huwke. taken into consideration that the game of age. She was put to sleep, and then Mr. direct line for Dixey. He couldn't get out of braced Treasurer Ashley l.loyed and wanted Fourth street cafe. bate ball has not changed in any important Enrle told her her husband bad returned and the way. In fact, he said he didn't even see to know why the Cincinnati Club was tam Nothing is ever heard of Farmer Bill CHATTANOOGA MOVING. particular it speaks volumes for its popu stood in front of her. She smiled and ex it until he heard a sharp yelp at his side and pering wilh one of his players. Of course. Weaver from one season to the other. His larity. But the development of the art of tended a hand, grasping an imaginary hand poor 'Dago' tumbled otf his scat between the Colonel Lloyd didn't know what the big time is taken up iu bunting on bis Kansas The New Cluh Officered—Gus Schmelz twirling the ball has reached the stage that drawi-.ig the lost one to her bosem where she wheels. When the dog was picked up he captain meant. "Why, I mean that young farm and voting the third party ticket. For Manager, Etc. something must be done to bring the batting strained him close to her. The facial ex was dead. The ball had broken his neck. chap MeGinnis," said Ans with a good deal The City League is already shaping its CHATTANOOGA, Tcnn., Nov. 28. Editor up to its fnrinerstandard. While (he pitchei'H pression was a study, and the most consum What with the yellow buckboard, the fright of warmth. plans for next season. SPORTING LIFK: To all appearances, the have improved in effectiveness, it has re- mate actor could not have simulated so per ened horses and Dixey's excitement, the "Why, he belongs to us," insisted Mr. Prof. Wiggins. of the All-Americans, is baseball fraternity comprised in Ibis com sulted in the impairment of the batting. fectly the pleasure of that meeting. After a whole field was in an uproar and it was fully Lloyd! looking for a professional engagement. He munity have crawled into their winter hole Gradual changes as to the pitching have few moments of caresses Mr. Earle told her ten minutes before we could get down to ball "No "he doesn't," replied the big blonde is au outficlder. HARRY L. MEANS. and pulled the same in after them, leaving served to make the game lop-sided. she must part with her lord. She resisted playing again, but Dahlen, the only man who .c.ip'ain. "He was awarded to the Chicago no trace as to their whereabouts or doings, This can be 'obviated by the simple thcjdea and drew the folded arms closer to didn't see the allair and was consequently not Club weeks ago in New York, at the League but a studied eye might have discerned in method of lengthening the distance between very much rattled scored on the death of GETTING IULVL MAD. (he batsman and the pitcher. The distance her bosom while great tears rolled down her 'Dago.'" meeting." Uncle Nick was called upon, fallible signs which showed, without the cheeks. and after an argument ruiini ig through a ?uestion of a doubt, that the Chattanooga now is forty-five feet, and the experience of half hour it was finally determined that Chi An Awful Threat From the Metro (be past two or three seasons has demon "Yes, but he must go," said Earlo firmly. polis. . tase Ball Association was by no means 8he dropped her arms nnd broke into a fit ol DARTMOUTH^)OINGS. cago had the prior claim to MeGinnis. Cin asleep, hut were silently, and therefore most strated the fact that the pitcher occupies a weeping, her face bearing the expression of cinnati might raise the point that Anson did Over in New York some of the base ball effectively, getting in their work lor the per too important position, and to tho exclusion one suffering the bitlore.st grief. Her whole Base Ball Now Claiming Attention of not reserve him by his correct name and scribes are getting real mad about something fection of their organization rind for the con of the remainder of the team. This is all frame was shaken with the violence of her the Students. claim the player on that technical point. But or other. If the gentlemen of the League summation ofthcir plans for the next season. wrong, and robs the game of that interest passion, and it took some moments to quiet I guess it wouldn't go. Do you think so. Mr. would lay Stivdts. Uichnr.Uon, Keefe, Mul The stockholders which bus kept it before the public and HANOVER, N. II., Nov. 28. Editor SPORT lane, Old Cy Young, Arlie Latham, Eddie of tho new organization caused it to be recognized as the national her. At last she was still, and Mr. Eurle ING LIFE: Now that the foot ball season is Editor? The Chicago Club sent Billy Earle held a meeting last week, and elected J. B. brought her out of the trance with her face to McGinuis* home to negotiate with him, MeKean and n few more waifs like these on Nicklin president, pastime. ended with not much superfluous glory ad the Giants' doorstep nnd goolfaud leave Will Hamblin vice presi More batting is the cry, nnd it would l>e still wet with tears. She looked'foolish nnd hering to our eleven, every one is beginning but Mr.clc wouldn't give him an audience dent and J. P. Uoskins secretary and treas- hid her face in her handkerchief. This and said that he was going to play with Co- them alter ringing the bell the Gowanus fans surer. the height of folly on thr- purl of the powers to talk base ball once more. Most of our last would be tickled to death. The New York that be if the demands of the public were not experiment would h:ive convinced the spring's champions are still here, eager miskcy in Cincinnati. Well, I am sorry we THE NEW OFFICERS. to have lost the little phenom, for I am told he Press utters this awful warning: listened to and obeyed. Messrs. Brush, Von- most skeptical, for it is not in the power of get to w.ork and confident of making an even are all men of wide experience in the base derhorst and Byrne compose the nt-w jdnying any one to shed tears so voluminously at better record in '1)3.- Frank O'Conuor is is a great pitcher and will do well iu the fast "Let us uiitko A prophecy. If the babes in ball world, with an unlimited amount of en company of the League. the woods who have been inflated with an idea rules committee, and it is believed all three will. While it lasted the grief was real, and singing bass on the college glee club, and oc thusiasm and push, and have flic best inter arc favorably inclined to a change which there is no doubt that the little woman passed casionally smiling over a letter he got from MINOR MENTION. of thoir own importance eince tney were taken ests of the game at heart. The Chattanooga into the Xulion;il IJa>e Bull League continue to will ca'i-y out the wish ol the patrons of the through the death-bed parting iu all its Manager Frank Selec the other day. Archie It's rci'onably sure there will be some lovers of the game can well be proud at hav sport. Washington l'o*t. reality. Kanney's mother wants him to quit base ball clmnaes in the rules next season. The ignore :m>l snub New York 0.3 they have done ing such men at the head of their club, which AH FUNNY AS EART.E'S COACHING. and the crack back stop ha» promised her to pitchers will be set back five feet and that it will he Ne» York'a turn to take a baud in insures to them for the coming season good, An experiment with just the opposite re do it, and unless he reconsiders a large hole will improve the halting greatly. Mr. Brush the proceedings vtry soon. honest base ball, such as they are prompt to A Progressive Magnate. sult was tried with Miss Anita Anderson, a will be left for some one to fill. "Cy" Tux- said he thought the League would favor a "Xcw York will have a rtrst-olftss team if it appreciate. President Byrne, of l>rouklyn--n mem bet daughter of the hostess. This girl is a de bury is teaching school in some retired dis plan for selling the pitcher back a few feet. tins to kick tho present agreement into tha OUH NF.W MANAGER. of the Rules Committee has announced him cided blonde, with a waxy complexion. She trict, and "Josh" Uriflin is in bed with rheu In regard to the Cincinnati Club affairs Mr. middle of the next century. The club here has Some time since the Chattanooga Club had self as decidedly opposed to (hi- present sys is ubotit 22 vears old and is subject to nervous matic fever, whilecertuin nice-looking young Brush is of the opinion that the outlook is suffered much in the interest ot un unprodtnble been in communication with Gus Schmelz tem of pitcher dominance and favors placing headaches. Mr. Karlc. put her to sleep with ladies give "Buck" liurdett, "Bull" Clugett bright for base ball here, and with a good harmony, and the lime will coino when it must with a view to securing him as manager the pitcher back. "As things Maml now," he a single pass and said he would tell her a and Harry Brown all they can handle. Fer- team he believes the management will make a-sert its right. TUe League can not get nlone for the Chattanooga Club of '9:i, and s-iiil, "there are only two men in the game. funny story. He did not tell her any story, guson is making money out of his book store, some money. The club has sustained heavy without New York. Tltts is a phuse of tho 1 am happy to be able to inform you that The others do not count. If a certain battery hut kept saying, "Funny, isn't it?" till the and Bell is absorbing lots of medical knowl losses in the past two years, nud it is to be question that tho Weste.-nen should think over, after having accepted his terms and mailed I gnos in, the game is regarded an won. The girl got to laughing violently and told him edge. The team has lost by graduation Can- hoped the stockholders will realizesomething even if thev have to dismount from tbeir high him a contract he has signed the same, ami is I pitcher starts in byslriking out the first three to stop his nonsense. The girl \vns kept laugh tain Shnrtleff, Joyce, Hall and Eaton. Joyce from their investment next season. horse to do it." now our manager for the ensuing year. It is or four men, then the others lose confidence ing for several minutes and all the time her was valedictorian and Eaton marshal of their The other day I received a letter from Every crank in Christendom hopes to see needless for me to expatiate here the merits iu themselves, and the battle is over." eyes remained closed loosely, and the face class in the Medical College, while Shurtlclf Billy Earle. He was at Mobile and .was An the Giants in the thick of the fight next year, of this well-known gentleman as a manager diil not become heated and red, as in normal nnd Hall both had commencement parts last the point of leaving for Cuba with a hall but there are few so generous astoindorse the and general hustler. His past record, with Hard Inick For Nick. laughter. June. The former is now studying law, team. He'll be absent a couple of months or looting of tbeir own clubs tostrengthen them. which every reader of THK SPOUTING LIFE Nick Young had a sorrowful cxperier,. Her brother took a needle and pricked the while Hall is professor of physical culture in more. The little globe trotter has signed In base ball, when it comes to the playing of is familiar, is sufficient reason for the Chat 'atChicago. Tostartwilh hi: wn?> hadlyshnki.. calf of Air. Enrle's left leg, and the young the university at Champaign, 111., witha neat with the Birmingham Club tor next season, the came, it is every fellow for himself, and tanooga management to shake each other up on the (rip to the Windy City. Thi-i , lady indignantly slapped at an imaginary salary attached. lie will manage the team and will have full the devil or Chris. Green take the hindmost, heartily by the hand and congratulate them ue-fore starting back, he changed his tickc-t>, tormentor behind her. The right leg was We have "Cully" Kcay and »lot of prom control. BAN JOHNSON. The great art of hustling and luck count selves on securing so efficient a manager for which were on the Baltimore iind Ohio, to pricked and slie shipped out on the right ising youngsters with us this winter,of whom equally in the make-up of a base ball team. their team. Gus will be down here Thurs the Pennsylvania road. He made thechangc side nnd began pulling her chair from the more anon. SKID. It never has been base'ball to let another fel day and will at once go to work in his spir SOME ON wilh a scalper, and the Pennsylvania con tormentor. MAGNATES. low go through your parlor and pick up any ited way to gather around him such a team of ductor informed him that he had been taken MIOHT BE DBED AS PROTECTION AGAINST article of bric-a-brac that suited his fancy. ball players as has ni.ade him famous as one BRIGHTENING UP. Jokes Told at the Expense of Some in with a "voter's" ticket which was no WILD PITCH EKS. And it never will be. of the successful managers of the day. good. Continuing bis needle experiments a youth Discussion of Rules is Already of the Big Guns. THE SOUTHICIiN LEAGUE, named Harry Ashhorn was taken in hand. Doing. The League moguls arc queer mortals. In A FINE OUTLOOK. by increasing its membership by the admis An Injustice lo Ted SiiHiv.in. Before he made any passes Mr. Earle began Base ball matters are brightening up in the that body while the majority rules it is a fact sion of four new cities to its ranks, shows telling what he could do with Harry, and re that no legislation is endorsed that has not re that the twelve-club circuit has evidently no NEW YORK, Nov. 20. Editor SPOKT>A.-C I.irn: Quaker town. Rosy Views of the Southern League's I see a squib finding itj way into Southern lated various stories of his doings. All this The enthusiasts arc once more taking an in ceived a unanimous vote. The magnates are Vice President. terrors for them. And why, should it? By time he was tumbling with the boy's left ear. all missionaries, and after a measure has been the admission of such strong base ball cities pipers stating that a certain ywell element was terest in the game. CHARLESTON, 8. C., Nov. 28. Vice Presi trying to corrupt the game ia the South. I With a quick motion he seized a large needle If the "mags" will only catch onto the en voted upon, those who are opposed to it are dent Ros* A. Smith,of the Charleston Base as Nashville, Savannah, Charleston and and thrust it entirely through the lobe of the won over by the persuasive powers of those Augusta it makes the League unquestion wnnl to head that off ri^ht bore by stilting that thusiasm that is now being stirred up. the old Ball Association, says the affairs of the South it is an unqualified falsehood, and an injustice ear. T/ic hoy was perfectly conscious, and love for the game can easily be won back. on the other side and the entry is then made. ern League are now on the high road to suc ably strong, adds new interest to the cilinks, when the auditors began laughing at his pre They ought to do it. During the recent Chicago conference, while cess. All twelve of the clubs that are to con who are ever anxious to sec new faces, and t> people that have trcfltel me ani uty club iti dicament he looked wonderingly at his All this talk about new rules is keeping the the scribes were in the lobby of the Richelieu stitute the League have already put up their very neatly closes uu many a long railroad tho tuost liberal and courteous ronnner nil euui- master. "Feel your car," said Billy. He devotees of the diamond in a state of sus awaiting the coining of the little prophet, guarantee money. Charles C. Hart, of Atlan jump between former League cities. With raer. TBO SULLIVAN. did so and became alarmed, though he ad pense. Josephus Murphy remarked: ta, the great ball promoter president, secretary such au array of cities in the circuit, and by mitted it did not hurt. The needle was re Such a state is just the very thing for the "If Nick Young comes out here and tells and treasurer of the Southern League Base strict adherance to the salary limit, the New Rules, Not New People Needed. moved,but not a drop of blood tlowed, though success of the game. us the directors have awarded the pennant Ball Association, now has the certified cheeks Southern League this year goes forth into the It is to be Imped that when tiic ssu-ou of the blood vessels were filled apparently to It keeps interest alive and will draw crowds, to Boston let's rnnb him." for $30UO, representing all twelve of the cities base ball world with all chances of crowning I89«i opens there will he new people, of a bel burgling. from mere curiosity, to see just how the new The little president unloaded that item of that are to compose the Southern League, and success in its favor. ter character, engaged to uphold base hull Putting the boy into the cataleptic state, order of things works. Philadelphia Item. 'news' sure enough, but be escaped the fate he is confident that the coming season is go- LINF, I7ITS. than the majority of those who \ver« pro-i" his left arm was extended ami heavy chairs suggested. iug to be phenomenally prosperous. By nil means put the pitcher back, between nent in the sport for a number of years pi: were hung on the tips of his fingers. He sus The amendment to th?" constitution reduc six and ten feet; make the base lines !>3 feet; llarrisburg Star. tained these weights without eflort. The A Crowing Club. ing the line of delinquent official scorers Irom burn the flat bat, and then hurrah for the tame young fellow was made to dance, fight ATLANTA, Ga., Nov. 28. The Ncmean $10 to $2 for each failure to'send in a score Struck by a Base Ball Bat. novelty of line hits and scurrying fielders. and cut various antics at Earle's suggestion. Athletic Club, of this city, which is com on time was the fruitful foundation for much RKADING, Nov. 24. While Robert Welder Will Gus Schmelz want any of last year's The More Sensible He. Mike Wilson, check boy at the Walnut posed of seventy-five young gentlemen, made merriment, but it drew from President Young was witnessing a game of base ball at the Chattanooga talent? Well, I guess yes. And President Byrne, one of the special com Street Theatre, was another subject. Mike the following record in base ball this sum .the declaration: Stony Point school house, near Pryville, this mayhap Nashville will have to do without mittee on rules, is a radical advocate of lli« was used roughly, but did not cure a bit. mer? Out of 23 games played they won 18, "That has been a dead letter in the past, county, this forenoon, a bat Hew out of another the services of several of the players whom big diamond with the pitcher <>~> feet awnjr Enrle did not do anything with Mike but lay lost 4, and tied 1. It is u prosperous organi but next season it goes!" player's hands hitting Welder on the head hustling Ted has evidently signed. from the home plate. "We pay nine men to him between two chairs, with hi?heels on one zation uii.f \iill probobly have otic hundred "Why, if you had slapped on $10 fines and with terrific force, crushing his gkull. Death Savannah is to be congratulated in signing play bull," said he. "'iVhy should the pitcher Bad his head on, another. Thcu he stuck a membas by Chri.stciai. collected 'out," asserted the Tribune's young is momentarily expected. luch au excellent playei-ummiger as Jumes get all the credit or all the blame?" THE SPORTING H.IITE. Dec. 3.
half he played the first 22 games with bn had one when the new manager met him thrust: "John O'Neill was asuccessas Chris two errors. PITTSBURG PENCILLINGS Saturday. Two hours won him over. ST. LOUIS SIFTINGS. Von der Ahe's attorney. I'll admit that. BASE BALL. THREE TIMES IN THE SEASON STUONG TESTIMONY IN EX-MAN The genial manager always says: "I don" WATKOJB CHOSEN TO HANDLE But what is John, eh? He's a lawyeramong a man for making an error. They al he put out 16 men without an error, and on rof.ft THE BROWNS. lawyers and a ball player among gentle Aug. 23 he had 18 put-outs in a 10-mnin ACER TOM BURNS CASE. make them without trying to. If a man isn" men." tin game. Players and Reporters Tell Som good enough I get rid of him. That's The New Manager Clothed With Am Joy, who is Mark Baldwin's attorney in best way." the false imprisonment case, says he will get Louisville took a strong man 08 first bas Ugly Stories The Browns New ple Power Comment Upon Ted Sul- A STRAIGHT TIP when it relieved Harry Taylor. He was Ed .Swartwood had a chance to go with atjeast $!M)(JO judgment against the Bos/;. belter baseman than outfielder. April 29 h Manager Discusses the Outlook Watkins, buthe put in the proviso: "Wher livaifs Letter Cuthbert Talks of When I asked Mr. V.abontit he said: "Nine put out 15 and assisted twice without an er Bits of News, Etc. you leave Chris I want to have it understooc Old Times News nnd Gossip. thousand, eh, for false imprisonment? Oh, TO THE DERELICT STOCKHOLDERS OF ror in a nine inning game, and April 15 h PITTSKTRG, Nov. 29. Editor SPORTIXO that I go with you, for I wouldn't care abou ST. Louis. Nov. 23. Editor SPORTING that's a false alarm." CAMPBELL. again had 15 put-outs. May 1 he made fou LIFE: There was a gathering of hase bnl working under him." LIFE: I suppose you have been informed hits in five times at bat. Whistler, who re people in Notary Public Hillman's office As the St. Louis manager went East las ere this that W. II. Watkins has been en THE NEW IORK CLDB. lieveu him at first, twice put out 16 men, am Sixth avenue and Smithfield streets, yester night to see Hawkc, Hawley, Brodie am gaged to manage the St. Louis Browns. WASHINGTON WHISPERS. six times had 15 put-outs. Sept. 15, in ft nin day. It was a sitting of the testimony com others, the St. Louis boys can be prepare! Watty's appointment is rather in the nature inning game, Whistler had 16 put-outs, tw missioner in the case of Thomas Burns vs for the argument. By the way, Watkins wil of a surprise to the fans in this city, and the AGITATION ON THK SUBJECT OP The dab's Indebtedness Mnst be Cleared assbls and but one error. the Pittsbtire Athletic Club, controlling tlit also have a talk with Newell, a third base- players with whom I have talked about it PUTTING BACK THE PITCHER. Roger Connor made but three errors in his Pittsburg Club, an action (or damages on a man whom Pittfburg once had. Chris hai unanimously agree that the new manager Oil Even if Vigorous Measnres first thirty games of the season. In the nex contract. Ever since Burns and his $600 per him in the spring. He lives at Wilmington, will be a success with those Browns who have The Plan of Locating (he Twirler in thirty games he made but four misplays.am month three-year contract were bounced Del., and if his salary ideas are not too large Billy Sunday iTleas, and with them only. the Centre of the Diamond Meets in thirty consecutive games in the second hal various stories have been printed reflecting he may M signed. Watty is a great advocate of discipline and With the Approval of Some- Are Necessary. he made but three. July Iu'he had 18 put on his administration. Now they are swort A TRADE ALMOST MADE. system and he isn't likely to establish any Visits of Base Ball People. outs in a nine-inning contest. Twice he hai to and in a few weeks a Chicago jurist ml. Manager Buckenberger yesterday slippec rules that are not to the advantage of the WASHINGTON, Dec. 1. Editor SPURTING four times 16 put-outs, and on to decide who was in fault. NEW YORK, Nov. 20. Director E. C. Tal 15 put-outs. have up on a man he has doted on gettingfor some players. LIFE: If the sentiment of the local patrons May 10 he had 17 put-outs, one assist and no This hearing yesterday was nttended by time. When I hear a ball player apply the great of base ball counts for anything, then it cott has some emphatic ideas regarding tht iu by thn New errors in a nine-inning game. Only once nearly all of the Pittsburg Club officials When Manager Watkins was here yester American cross-walk phrase of "dub" to a would be good policy f>r the owners of the action that should be taken did he make four hits in a game. the club president, many players, that the York Base Ball Club. Speaking of the situ the year barring day he wired jack Glr.sscock to come up see manager, I immediately conclude Washington Club to strongly urge the pro Six times in the season Beckley put ou etc. Burns flanked up his attorney ant him. They met at the Seventh Avenue maligned manager is working conscientiously posed change in the playing rules relating to Etion he said: sixteen men in a game, and twice he aispose( to be much interested in the test! of the team. "The first tiling to be done is to put the seemed Hotel and talked for an hour, and to the for the interest placing the pitcher further back from the of seventeen. In the first half but once di( monyevenifil was decidedly against him writer it seemed a pleasant confab. When it Hence I believe that Watkins is the proper plate. There is almost a unanimity of opin club on a solid financial basis, and that mus single the ordinary drop possible. We he make as many as three hits iu a There was one incident out of was over Captain Jack, looking like a well man in the proper place. Watkins will ion in favor of so doing, because such a move be done with as little delay as in the second half he got four hits during thesession. It caused the Pittsburp and will in the future de owe our players money for salaries, and they Rime, and to-do business man in his tasty clothes, took cigar drumming would be the means of producing more bat once. officials to wonder. The door opened, anc his leave and said he would see his new man vote a good part of his attention to getting ting and consequently livelier games. Presi should be paid with promptness. The put an up to to the play June 20 Werden put' out 17 without Billy Gumbert entered. lie walked ager later. puffs in the newspapers for the St. Louis dent George \V . Wagner was here during the ling out of seven months'notes July 1 he put out 17 and assisted shook hands with him and then Browns. ers was a mistake. At that rate the notes error, and Hums, "Oh, Jack's all right," said Watkins to the week and is a believer in the efficacy of such twice without an error, both contests being o handed him a paper. Perhaps Billy was giv writer when the veteran short stop had gone. He is well spoken of in Kansas City and a change, and it is a sure thing the Washing would have to be paid at the beginning o] Sept. 5 he put out 18 in an ing him something to get even with the Pitts- and being nn educated, well-bred the playing season, a time when the club nine innings. "He will be with me next season." Detroit, ton Club advocates a change which will re eighteen-inning game. In his first twenty burg Club for fooling him out of ten days It didn't leak out until to-day, but it seems fellow he will figure in the silk-stocking ele move considerable of the effectiveness of a will need all the money they can get to he made to the fore as managers. hold a meeting 1 Rallies he made but one error, and pay. The matter hasn't come thnt right after this talk Watkins went to ment ot League pitcher. The local club has always suffered gether. Just as soon as we error in the first 23 games of the sec yet. Mr. Mnnson will act as secretary-treasurer (hall press the matter of paying off the club's but one Buckenberger and told him he would trade through inability to bat, and with a removal Ond half of the season. SOME TART TESTIMONY. Glasscock for Shugart even up. So it was of the Browns, and as Mr. Von der Alie is of the barrier to better hitting by increasing indebtedness. best performance was on June 30 talking of adding a summer-garden theatre "Of course, as I said before, it woirld be Larkin's Nearly a round dozen witnesses were ex said, anyway. Was Pittsburg willing? Ol the distance between tin-plate and the twirler when he put out 16 with no error, nine in amined and the hearing lasted six hours. course; anil it was arranged that Watkins to his list of attractions at the New Sports there will be a greater element of uncer unjust to expect a few stockholders to shoul and Sept. 23, when he put out 18 men ; George will be reserved as the der the entire indebtedness, and the firsi nines; Charles Crawford represented the Pittsburg should go at once and see if Shugart was man's Park tainty in the game. League President Mick June 7, seven times at bat, he made six hits Club and C.M. Shermau handled Burns'side willing to play in St. Louis. That was last manager of it also. Young also believes a change will do a lot of thing to be done is the fixing of the respon at bat Glasscock will play short If all are will Sept. 17 he made four hits, four times of the case. night, Inuring the gloaming Watty I think that Jack good, and about the only man who is reported sibility of the stockholders. 13 he made four hits, five times a again for the Browns next season, regardless ing to come forward and stand their share of and July Elmer Smith told of one player appearing changed his mind; why, nobody seems to as being opposed is Mr. John B. Day, of New bat. on the Washington field almost helplessly in know comet, perhaps. At any rate Mana ot the report that he is to be exchanged. York. This gentleman has been sat down the indebtedness, well and good; but if a Mr.Von der Ahc hasn't yet found a man who large number of stockholders continue to toxicated. Burns sat on tne bench beside ger Buck, on getting over to town to-day, down upon so often of late, however, that it him and didn't seem to notice it. was given a letter from Watty, which said can be swapped on even terms with Jack, and will lie no new experience for him to once ihow the same inditlerence as heretofore vig BUDGET. the prospect of his making such a find is orous measures will be taken to put the club BROOKLYN George Miller, the next witness, testified to that he had changed his mind. "Oh, if that more find himself in the minority. The people said mighty slim. There is a possible chance of in a position where justice can be done. CHURCH CITY PLAYERS RE- numerous games ot crap, etc., on cars, boats, deal had been clinched yesterday," want more batting, and it will be foolish, THE hotel corridors, etc., in which the manager Buck. There are two or three newspapers securing Joe Qninu, but, of course, there is policy not togive it. Just as soon as the all'airs of the club are CEIV E T H A N KSGI VINO PI' RSES. no certainty of it as yet. placed on a rational basis then the players was an active player. George didn't play in the city on record as calling Glasscock a SECRETARY SUANDRETT IN WASHINGTON. cards to any extent in the rooms, and he knew hoodlum hall player, and Capt. Jack doesn't Mr. Yonder Ahc will invest Watkins with must be paid every cent that is due them. Last. Gathering For Business of '92 There nre few better known men in base very little about all-night sittings. "I could like to come here. He would like to but for full authority to act as manager of the team, secretary of ' "It is a bad thing for the game that New at Eastern Park News of the and engage those players whom, to the bestot ball circles tlnin Al Scaudrett, York players should have to wait for their have told more had they asked me," said the this fact, he says. Manager Buck still has the 1'itUburK Club. This gentlemen was Team Members. Midget to-day. hopes of a trade. his judgment, are fit. The Boss will be hav salaries, and the only reason is the present a looker-on, and the power be here during the week for the purpose of BROOKLYN, Nov. 29. Editor SPOUTING Now cornea the feature of the hearing. WHY GASTRIGHT WAS CLAIMED. practically Young aud unsettled condition ot the club. The sum to hind the throne, so to speak. ing the testimony of President be paid the players will be more than the LIFE: There was a gathering of the clans at They have been saying that Mark Baldwin Jnst think, pitcher Abbey has demanded ex-Manager Arthur Irwin taken with respect Eastern Park last Friday, when the boys and Burns once were the best of friends, but He 1ms been practically un active manager suit of ex-Manager Burns against the business warrants, but it should be produced. advance money. for ten years, and believes he is entitled to a to the For next season we can offer them contracts stepped up to the. captain's office and drew fell out over un-outsider at Brooklyn that And tlii? is why the Pjttshurg Club to-day Pittsburg Club. Mr. Scandrett while here Thanksgiving purses. That was the day, you is, relations were a little strained. Baldwin, period of lolling. Director Mike Scuulon and renewed more in keeping with the receipts. put in a claim for big Gastright, the ex-Asso Watkins, I understand, has a bait out for o.illi'd ou "After the players are paid and the club.Is know, set aside by the club officials some However, was called by Burns as a witness ciation twirler. About a week or ten days an old-time acquaintance. Arthur Irwin has weeks ago tor the payment of the balance for his side. It wasn't five minutes before several promising players, and hopes to laud put on a sound basis I have every confidence ago Abbey wrote the club asking for a big them ere long. suspended his benn bakery anil removed to that the future of the New York Club will duo on salaries, and all the players of the Mr. Sherman began to scowl, for the testi slice of advance cash. Ho paid he had a Philadelphia, where he is engaged in coach be bright. I do not think there will be any teams who winter in this vicinity were re mony was about the best the club had yet re chance to teach school in Burlington, Vt., AN ECHO FROM TED'S TIP. ing the ball team of the University of Penn llifficulty in getting together a strong team, minded that when the club had a matter ol ceived. It came out on cross-examination and had decided that in case he couldn't get "Ted Sullivan's letter to THE SPORTING sylvania. Mr. Scandrett telegraphed Irwin ind New York will again be in the front that kind on hand that it was expected that that Baldwin had been in thnt famous 9 P. M. money in advance (he didn't call it by the LIFE regarding the proposed change iu tlie to come over here and give his testimony. rank as a base oull city." all would put in an appearance in prompt to 3 A. M. gamcoi draw which took place in old name) he would take the position. He playing rules has the true ring of practical In speaking about next season's prospects, fashion and rush the business through. None Baltimore. When Baldwin left the chair the must have an answer at once. Doubtless he common sense about it. His suggestion to Mr. Wcamirett thought the outlook was very LEAGUE FIRST BASEMEV. forgot (he injunction, and all pushed their stenographer had dozens of notes which con lias received it ere now. select a playing committee from intelligent bright and that the 1'itlsburg Club would be 'loses across President Byrne's office door- tained numerous objections for the Court to ''I always liked big Gastright," said Man men who have a practical knowledge of the iu tlie race from start to finish. He thought The Hardest Hitters Arc to be Found sill, mid went on talking about Thanksgiving rule on. They were entered by Mr. Sher. ager Buck to-day, "and with the pitcher back finer elements of the game is a point that it would be a good plan to place the pitulier in Their Ranks. joys, changes in the rules and other things, man. five feet he will be right in it. I had him should not be overlooked," says Capt. Oliver back and said it would greatly improve but First basemen have generally ranked as being interrupted occasionally as Secretary A CI.TJB AGENT'S STORY. once and know what he can do. He was Tenean. ting. He had no fear as to the result of Dau Kbhctts broke into the group and pushed a Tom Fullwood told how he had been sent sick for a long time and is now said to have "I don't know, though, about the advis Burns's suit, aud said the club was not both Hie hardest hitters in base ball. to over Brouthcrs was always a hard hitter, and no bag of liDodlu first into the hands of one and by the club to see Donovan and Terry about rounded to." ability of allowing the base-runner ered as to the outcome. player to-day has a better average during his then ngaiu into those of another, until he had signing, and Burns had met him just before COMETS. run second and third. Instead of abolishing 6T. LOUIS AFTKR TOMMY DOWD. gone around the cjiale and a lot "Of hearts him logo and have a kicks with the umpire, as Ted believes, this Ball playing days. If Brouthcrs- does not liis departure ami told "If Mnrk Baldwin would take as much W. H. Walkius, the newly appointed man lead this year, he comes very close to it, and were kerchuggfug under vests in an irregular good time at the club's expense and make no over-running rule would be the means of ager of the St. Louis Browns, dropped into Interest in base ball aa he does in the real creating still more trouble with the umpire. IH hard hitting he surely outranks anybody. but happy way. effort to get the men. be few better town ou Tuesday, aud is said to have come Baldwin, Sr., who was a traveler with the estate business there would For instance, how is an umpire going lo de Very tew men ever hit the ball harder JOYOB AS A ROOSTBR. pitchers than the big fellow." This is ea alter Tommy Dowd, the second baseman who ;han Dave Orr, whom paralysis compelled to They all accepted the coin iu a nonchalant club, said when he joined the team at Wash- cide that a base-runner has tagged second or played wilh Washington the past two sea he thought three-fourths of the men official opinion. third. On a close call the base-runner can retire from the diamond. "Old Reliable" way, as though they did not care much but ton That story about getting Harry Saley was sons. Dowd is attending the law school of Joe Start was a fine batsman, so was that ex it was whisuered on the cold that Bill Joyce looked as if they had been on a drunk. switch out of the line and kick up the dust, the Georgetown University, and incidentally a dull day item. thus obstructing the view ot the umpire tellent player and fellow, Al McKinnon, roosted on the fence all night, fearful that George Thornburg told of a crap game in wait for per playing loot ball on the 'varsity (earn. He office between Burns George Van Haltren didn't and tear away past the bag. This trick could rhoin deatb visited at such an untimely something might happen. He wants to roll Secretary Scandrett's mission from the Pittsburg Cllib to piny with put up a great game on Thanksgiving Day in luxury all winter at Hot Springs, and it and Miller. be practiced by a smooth base-runner, and I and aided in securing victory over the Col jcriod. :he California League teams. His message defy any umpire todetect it. Of course the Anson was always one of the surest hitters, is said that he dreamed a short time ago that WHEN WAS HE INJURKD? didn't reach tor nine days, and iu the mean umbia Athletic Club. In the contest, how ind his record during bis connection with ike was standing on third base up at Eastern John D. Pringle then gave his testimony, over-running of second and third would save ever, he made a head dive into the. soft eartli time Van was twirling the ball. many players from accident, and if it is pos Safe ball is one of which he may well be I'urk and that it broke and be fell in. This [t has an important bearing on the case. He Last week I tried to stop the squib thnt and dug quite a hole in the ground. His proud. Roger Conner is a hitter whom lie regarded as a very bad sign, hence his ap said that some weeks after Burns hail taken sible for the umpire to give a clear decision face was a sight as he emerged from the Teems Galvin had once more failed to get his on this play I would like to see it inaugur pitchers greatly fear. Jake Beckley did not prehension. He will now put his face to the charge ot the club he gave him an interview, ieense. The day after it was written the muck, mire and blood frescoing his counte effect during the West and seek the clime be sighs for. which he printed, that he wasn't in good ated." nance. Since then he has refrained from lit the ball with old-time udge decided togive theveteran his required Jim Davis believes in giving the weak- Hist season, but he is one of the best bats- WARD, KTC., THAW OUT. shape for ball playing as yet, but would soon lit of paper. Evidently my second note did tampering with the oval-shaped foot ball and who bobbed up for roil nil to. hitting but strong fielding fielder a chance to is confining himself to his studies. It was pen in the business. Lark in, of the Ath- The other (jenilemen not reach you in time. Well. Jeems is now says he never first-class reputation as a the needful were John Ward, Darby O'Brieu, This pleased the club, for Burns is alleged do some work at the bat. Jim reported last week that Dowd had signed .etic, has had a \ full-Hedged hotel-keeper. You know the in his life met a player who had the misfor latsman. I'om Daly, Dave Foutz and Tom Burns. :o have told the club president that he was rooks law's peculiarities. Jim was shovel- with Ted Sullivan's N:isli"ille team, but the fleet Ward came, in with a blue nose which he "n shape and could play ball the moment he tune to be hit by a pitched ball and went to visit of Walkins would seem to give contra As a rule, first basemen have not been ng up the foamy fifteen minutes after he got the bat after the injury with the sunie degree sf foot, and have not posed as first-class base- gathered in nmong the Canucks, and which oined the team. However, it is hinted that lis license. His place is already a head- diction to the rumor. Tommy himself is not been amalter of con- is a aor« trial to him. AH he is quite proud liurns will make a pica tliat he was injured of confidence that inspired him before he met saying much, hut waiting, and may yet be runners. It has always inarters. Jim is making a desperate play, with the accident. lidcrable sport when Anson, Connor or of his iace he will make tracks immediately u a game at New York and was unfit for rlis rent is $2400 per year; license, $1000; has found with one of the major !e:igue clubs. Brouthers successfully stole a base. or the Southland to thatf out. Neither ilay. Some of the players can recall the day a partner and he is also under other expense, CCTHY'S CHAT. AliOl.'T TUB LOCAL CLUB. As fielders first basemen have generally Ward nor any of the other pUyers are saying ie claimed he was injured, but can't see how out he is confident. "There is one retired pitcher living some There is nothing being given out at present ranked high. In this respect Becklcy, Vir very much about the proposed change-s in ie was injured. It was that twelve-inning Miller ventured over to Pittsburz to-day where in Tennessee whom I would like to by the local club owners, and if anything is tue, Comiskey, Tucker, I.arkin and Connor the playing rules. They regard it in tne mat ie game, the first of the second season, and 'or the second lime within six weeks. "Work- meet. He was the most remarkable twirler being done towards securing new men for itand the highest. Anson has not compared ter of speculation at this plage of the game. Jurns played third. After he lost the game, ng not a bit," said he, "1 had a chance for a I ever wont against and has a record that next season the plans are secret, and it is frith many of his companions for some time, WHONO AHOUT BURNS.
wheel weighing from sii to twenty-two prompt issuance of another "warning" in the joundg less according to which of the spring present case, I am SPRING FRAMES. "ramcs he rifles. SANGERVILLE. CALLED DOWN. "Anxiously and admiringly your devoted ECK TALKS. The question of rigid vs. spring frames is 'riend and supporter, FnANK A. EGAS." ust about decided by the mass of cyclers to We know it will be said that Mr. R:iymon i SOME FACTS AND FIGURES REGARD ts complete satisfaction, aud the verdict is CYCLING RACING EVENTS IN THE HOME AN OPEN LETTER TO THE L. A.' is in Kurope, and that nothing can be done HE TELLS HIS SIDE OF THE JOHK- in favor of the rigids bv an overwhelming till he returns. But why not? Is this not Majority, and, in fact, when Tun SPORTIXG dentically the same case as that which called ING THIS TYPE OF WHEEL. LIFE'S readers read this article they will OF THE WESTERN WONDER. RACING BOARD. 'orth Messrs. Watts and Candy's original SON PERFORMANCES. consider that writers who still debate the warning? Is not it even a more flagrant and question are wasting time, paper and pencil, glaring case? Is it not openly a feasting on I Reply to Donovan's Delense ol tor it is a settled conviction with them that The Pride ol the Beer City Falls A Demand Made That the Board Issue An the pure lambs of amateurship by the wolves He Quotes Abraham Lincoln and Asks the year '92 determined forever the question of the trade and professionalism? Springs by a Writer Who Knows at issue just that way. Before the advent of Before the Grit ol the Get- other " Warning" Against Certain We do not propose to allow the Racing For Fair Play and a the pneumatic tire I was a rider of a spring Board to make Hcsh of one and fish of an frame wheel, but my frame was the Victor other in its rulings, and we demand that it Whereol He Writes. spring fork, one of the most successful and there Town. Amateurs Now in the Sooth. show the same bravery in attacking the Square Deal. long-lived devices of the kind ever put on a 'trade" bugaboo that it exhibited in stabbing wheel. Another equally successtu) spring I have just been reading and pondering MILWAUKEE, Nov. 29. Editor SPOTTING Can it be that there is a law for the trade, he "cycling pancr" one. NASHVILLE, Tcnn., Nov. 24— Edifor over the article which appeared in a recent frame was the Rambler. These were the Will it do it?" leaders. Here we have two spring frame LIFE: The much-talked-of Kxposition tour- another for the press, and still another for SPORTING LIKE: A great deal lias been said issue of the Referee from the pen of Dono- lament is over and cycling circles are once [he racer? Does kissing go by favor in the and writcn since last September, when John van; who kindly commended the article to wheels entirely different, one with a spring on the front wheel and the other on the rear more at rest. II. A. Githcns, the crack Chi oscillatory oscillations of the omnipotent TILL, DEATH. S. Johnson surprised the world by riding a me in response to a short squib of the writer's cago rider, hangs Sanger's scalp at his belt Racing Board? Does anything but the purest, mile in 1.5b'3-5, world's record, flying etart, appearing in THE SPORTING LIFE, favoring wheel. Both had its advocates. Front fork 'or the ten mile open, the largest plum in i'airest and most unprejudiced love for ama Lilly, the Iiast of Amateurs, Passes and 2.04 3-5 world's record, standing start; "good, stout, 32 to 36Ib. wheels" and approv spring agent would lay stress upon the fact that a spring on the front wheel paved he pudding, although Sanger defeated him teurism influence the Kacing Board in its Away True to His Beliefs. also all the intermediate records up to the ing rigid-frame wheels of those weights. the way leveled the road in front of "n all the other events in which he met him. attacks? We are lold not, but we are willing A palace. mile. All kinds of theories have bsen. "Donovan's" article, I regret to say, was 111 Financially the tournament was a great to admit that we are doubting Thomases; A grand and lofty building, whose mighty attributed to the performances, and all kinds defence of heavy wheels and spring frames. the rider, and that in this class of spring frames there was no jar and jolt on the success. Over ten thousand people altogether :hat we cannot accept these statements in :urreU> lifted their towering heads high above of suggestions have been made as to how h« I use the word reeret advisedly, for I dislike handle-bars, and consequently on the entire witnessed the races. But the audiences were light of positive evidences to the contrary. ,he surrounding landscape. On every side came out to the woolly West, unknown to the to see as good a writer as Donovan waste frame, and when the wheel met an obstruc- very much disappointed over the non- THE CLOVEN FOOT SHOWING. :he visible proofs of the great wealth of the East, and made such times, ''Fake" was the his time and energy in such a hopeless task structiou there was no push-back action, for appearance of J. S. Johnson, Cy Davis and To begin at the beginning. When THE wner and the prodigal way his money had headlines in some of our brilliant bicycle as endeavoring to make the wheelmen of to the front wheel rolled over the obstruction one or two other flyers, who w ere widely ad SPOKTIXG LIFE announced that it intended been scattered. journals, "One of Tom Eck's schemes" iu day go back to 501b. wheels and spring frames, vertised by the Milwaukee Wheelmen to take A chill and gloom over all this princely another, "Ac. &c.," only two of the bicycle both these being intimately connected. Ar easily and did not repel the entire machine, to take a party of America's fastest racing men for on the. jild style short wheel-base ma part in the races. on a mid-winter trip to California we thought pile the pall of death. papers giving it any credit, the rest roasting ticles of this nature are but the protests of chine there was no skimming of the ground Some remarkable riding by Wagner, that the advantage such atrip would prove to A carriage, driven in hot haste, rushes me lor being connected with it. Just as riders or agents who do not hearken to the by the front wheel of any machine. The Parkcs, Sercombe and Vogel is wortluJBiien- cycling at large would cause those who man rapidly up the long drive in front of the though nil I had to do was to walk into a "voice from the tombs" condemning heavy rear spring man maintained that it mattered tioning, especially Wagner, the eJStstate ipulate the strings of League and press ma palace. The occupant steps from the vehicle, town, tell the citizens I am the "only" Tom wheels, and who fail to perceive the sunshine of but little about having springs on the front champion, who won two very pretty' races chines to rise above their ordinary level of ?arefully removes a medicine case, causes a Eck, the great fakir and schemer, and [ want light and rigid-frame wheels that is about to wheel; that it cut no figure at all, and in de Saturday evening. mediocrity, and if they did not see fit to help look of learned solemnity to overspread his you all to do just as I say and I will have completely dissipate the cloud of heavy fiance of springs to this part of the machine The summary of the finaliheats of the tour along the plan to at least favor it with a countenance, slowly mounts tbe marble your names printed in every one of the great wheels which for years has been obscuring he made the wheel smaller, not to make that nament is as follows: policy based upon strict neutrality. This stairway and rings the bell. The pealing of cycling papers of the world, and, of course, the vision of American wheelmen and ren wheel roll over an obstruction harder, (to a One mile handicap. W. C. Sanzer, T. C. C., was not done. Prior to the meeting of the the bell makes lonesome echces throughout every man, woman and child would say: dering their pathway through cycledom one man up a tree, however, it really did jseem 1st; time, 2.31 1-5; Win. Schimmel, M. C. C., Racine Board in Chicago, a member of that the stately pile. A servant gorgeous in livery "Why, of course, Thomas, we will do just as of laborious work. Donovan calls in the that a large wheel would mount an obstruc 2d; George Becker, M. W., 3d. In this race body openly boasted that the Racing Board opens the door. you bid us." That's what our great bicycle testimony of J. K. Starley, the eminent En tion much better than a small wheel), but to Sanger broke the world indoor record for one would down the trip and informed a promi 'How fares it with thy master." scribes would have the public believe. Just glish manufacturer, in defence of his stand as decrease weight, and that all that was neces mile. nent racing man that he aud all others who "Sick unto death, most learned doctor. stop to think; could it be done? Do you to weight of wheels, yet I tail to see anything sary was to have the springs directly under Five mile scratch. W. C. Sanger, T. C. C., 1st; went upon it would be suspended the minute You will find him in the room of the silver think honest citizens could be bought, and in Mr. Starley's interview in the Hrfcree, they started upon the journey. Said this wheel. He awaits you." all the onlookers? irorn which Donovan quotes, neath the rider. time, 14 54 4-3; II A. Oi'hen?, C. C. C., 2d; and which for Both of these advocates had merit in their J. C. Scbmidtbown, M. W., 3d. petty magnate: "We know that The doctor enters. Gentlemen, give a man a square deal when its sound logic I have preserved in my cy (mentioning a prominent maker) is back of Kverywhere he is confronted by evidences he is doing legitimate work, but do justice by cling scrap-book, to substantiate Donovan's argument, and yet it always seemed to the Two mile handicap. George Becker, M. W. 1st; him when he deserves it. I want tosay right writer that both of them were yet lacking, time, 5.22; II. Muswinkel, N. S. C. C., 2d; P. this trip and we won't have him interfering of the greatest wealth. position. Mr. Starley says: "There is, how in such matters, so we \yill make an example Rare paintings adorn the walls, rugs whose here for the benefit of all who may read thi» ever, a medium to all things, and I am and that if they wanted a thoroughly ideal II. Sercombe, T. C. C., 3d. that John S. Johnson made every record aa spring-frame wheel they would have to com One mile, boys under 16. Rex Reinertsen, 1st; in the present case which will teach him a makers were dead a thousand years cover the strongly of the opinion that, although for a lesson." Now all t-f this shows malice; it is floors, gold and silver cups and trophies, fair and square as any man on earth ever light expert rider, who is within easy reach bine the good points of both types of wheels; timo, 3.24; Paul Sohimmel, 2d; W. Tyler, 3d. made a record, and I do say that it was the and to-day, if I cared but little about weight, Two mile open. W. C. Sanger, T. C. C., Isl; even robbed of the slightest semblance of sin watches and clocks, jeweled medals and rare of a repair shop, a machine can be made that cerity when this same goody-goody porcelains meet the eye upon every side until best-timed bicycle record ever made in the was gone daft on aprimjs, so to speak, and Time, 5.28 1-5; II. A. Gitbens, C. C. C., 2d; J. Racing world, and by the best set of timers will carry him over ordinary roads safely to was solely after devices which I thought, Board member rides a wheel of the very the onlooker wasdazzed by theglitferiugglory and weigh not more than 30lbs., a similar ma C. Schmidtbown, M. W. 3d. of the wealth he gazed upon. watches that ever stood 111 a stnr'.J; and there would more completely annihilate vibration Five mile, 14 00 class. W. C. Wegner, T. C. C., maker whose influence he was anxious to chine weighing 351bd. would be found a than a rigid-frame pneumatic tire elastic combat, and yet the maker never received from In every ronm a piano, in the halls pianos, is not one horse paper in America thai even, better weight in the end, and for ordinary 1st; time. 15.01 3-5; C. Parkes, M. C. C., 2d; this good, pure, anti-trade in the kitchen, bath room and stables more hinied, let alone disputed, the time, as till tins saddlepost wheel, I would have a wheel official one cent timers were noted horsemen touring purposes and for riders of middle fitted out in this way, to wit: Thirty-inch Phil. Nickel, T. C. C. 3d. in paymeut for the wheel the pure one pianos. Verily, 'tis the palace of some great whose word is weight a machine weighing 4Qlbs. would not wheels, pneumatic tires, spring fork to front Tno mile, 5.30 class. E. A. Vogel, T. C. C., 1st; rides. musician, and all this wealth and magnifi above reproach. Now as to the pace-makinic be too heavy." time, 5.13 4 5; George Becker, M. W., 2d; W. cence is but the visible token of the public's and screen on the sulky. I do not believe This testimony of Mr. Starley will be wheel, elastic saddle, of the Garford kind, CARRYING OUT THREATS. that it is any better than triplets, as the spring frame of the rear-wheel class, and an C. Wezner, T. C. C., 3d. Then comes Chicago with the cycling admiration for his genius. O. Kd. by nearly every well informed cj-cle One mile, 3.00 class. P. H. Sercombe, T. C. C., A vast and lofty circular chamber, cun screen was only two feet wide and about two agent in this country and none can take ex elastic saddlepost. Such a wheel, I believe, inspirators, a la Madame Angot, and the fol teet two inches long, and was put thereto would absorb vibration to its fullest extent, 1st; time, 2.42 2-5; H. Muswinkel, N. S. C. C'., lowing is issued to the world as the mouse ningly contrived to look like a vast wheel of ception to it, except possibly the spring frame 2d; George Becker, M. W., 3d. silver, in the centre a jeweled lamp acting as prevent the dirt from striking his eyes and adherents for the thirty and thirty-five pound but it would, to most riders, be over-doing the groaning mountain has brought forth: legs. As tar as Johnson's speed is concerned matters. In closing, I desire to add that if One mile, 2.45 class. W. C. Sanger, T. C. C., " On motion of Mr. Watts, seconded by Mr. a hub and shedding a soft light upon the face wheels surely exclude spring frame wheels. 1st; time, 2.45 1-5; E. A. Vogel, T. C. C., 2d; of the dying owner of all this great wealth. I will say this, and back my opinion, that the maker Donovan refers to builds half as Candy, it was unanimously resolved: Johnson can lower any bicycle record in the You will find'(hat in a section where good many spring frames in '93 as he does the rigid AV. C. Wegner, 3d. Upon a bed of air draped in costly satins lays roads abound, in the hands of a good rider "'It having been brought to tbe attention of a man. Young he is, but drawn and peaked world with men on triplets as pace-makers, variety, providing that he has enough va One mile, 2.30 class. W. C. Wegner, T. C. C., the National Racing Board that a cycling paper from a quarter of a mile to the one hour re (by good rider I do not mean a trick rider by riety in the rigid frame class to suit the two 1st; time, 2.53 2-5; 0. 10. Parkes, M. C. C., are his features. The stamp of death is on any means) weighing not over 150 pounds, a has gtatcd that it proposes to promote a tour of his face. cord, and any person who thinks he can not, classes of riders, whom I might divide into 2d; J. Reilzner, W. 0. C., 3d. let them put up their money and I will at thirty-two pound pneumatic-tired wheel is the 32-pound wheel class and the 38-pound Mile race, boys under 15. Paul Sohimmel, 1st; the country by bicycle racing men, amateur The doctor approaches and gazes sorrow amply strong enough. For heavier riders the wheelmen are hereby warned that they hnvo no fully upon the magnificent physical wreck tend to them, at once. Remember, gentle thirty-five pound wheel under the same con wheel class, instead of "building more spring time, 3.23; (Jeo. Bruiudor, 2d; R. B. Bergen, right under the constitution of the L. A. AV. men, any bicycle record in the world from a frumps than ever," as Donovan prophesie=, I 3d. Declared no race because of being over to before him. ditions would be the proper thing and for accept, or in any way receive from or through a Broad and deep of chest is the sick man; quarter-mile standing or flying start up to will be about ready to "cotnc off the pprch" timo limit. the one hour record, good day and good track. sections where bad roads abound and where and throw in a new high-grade bicycle be cycling paper, or any other parties interested in his muscles stand out like great knotted ser awheel will be subjected to a great deal of Half mile, open. W. C. Sanger, T. C. C., 1st; the paper, money for their expenses, or com pents upon his limbs; his breath comes short I don't mean this as a bin IT, but 1 ant sides. But, gentle reader, you know that I time, 1.17 3-5; Phil. Nickel, T. C. C., 2d; J. anxious for Johnson to have a trial bcfor* grief a forty pound wheel would still be better will not have to do either. MITCHELL. pensation for attending such tour for the pur and sharp; the light fades from his eyes; he yet. Donovan states that "mostaeents know Reitzner, M. C. C., 3d. pose of racing, and any attendance upon such a gasps and gurgles as the man of medicine the representatives of the bicycle and daily ing the trouble that is staring them in the One mile, open. H. A. ttithens. 0. C. C., 1st; trip will be closely scrutinized by the Hoard." " leans over him and listens to the death rattle press of America? and we ask no favors any time, 2.36; P. H. Sercouibe, T. C. C., 2d. more than others have had when they broke (ace for '93 are crying for lighter wheels, PETE'S LATEST PATTERN. We knew that this was but a carrying out already ringing in his throat. lighter than thirty Dounds, lighter than Fire mile handicap. II. A. (iitheu?, C. C. C.; "It's no use, Doc, no use, I'm a goner. The the records. Every possible means has been You Can't Beat the Boston Man When Isl; time, 13.51 1-5; George Becker, M. W., of the threat already made; we knew it was brought about to discredit those records, and twenty-five pounds and even less than twenty a proceeding without precedent, and an ef race is run and I have lost." pounds." I doubt that this condition exists. It Comes to Light "Wheels. 2,1; II. Muswinkel, N. S. C. C., 3 I, "Not guite as bad as that. I hope, Mr. even the Kacing Board turned them down fort directed and personally aimed at defeat on the flimsy excuse that the officials names I believe Donovan has been drawing on his BOSTON, Nov. 28. A great many persons The above events are but the finals of ing THE SPORTING LIFE trip. We called Lilly, ^ou are only weak. I find no or imagination "to pain! a moral and adorn a will laugh at the idea of a 170-pound man races run during the tournament. Besides ganic trouble. A little nourishment aud were type-written instead of by a pen, when attention at the time to this; we showed the the document was signed by the referee of tale." The extreme lightness of road wheels, riding an llil-pound bicycle over ten miles these there were a few other races, among Racing Board that it had no proof and could you'll be yourself again." which has in a few instances been getting of road without injuring even a spoke. Yet which cmne the ten mile open, in which "Nourishment! Good God ! He does not the events himself a very poor excuse. I have none that the racing men were not to wonder if every record ever made in trials down so low as to border on the ragged edge that is what Peter J. Berlo. the well-known Githens defeated Sauger. Time, 29.392-5. pay their own expenses; we showed that they know, he does not know," murmurs the of the failure chasm to the makers, has been crack, did to-day. For weeks he has been The time limit was 2!hn., but the race was patient as he swoons away. and competition had the signatures of all tlio had even sanctioned, in the case of the Chi officials in writing before they were accepted. due to the pressure forced on the trade by the building the lightest safety that was ever allowed, as according to L. A. W. rules, a cago Hfnil, the payment of a racing man's ex Quickly the doctor steps to a table of carved new and small maker, who, without a reputa constructed. By savinc weight here and fraction of a minute does not count. and gilded ebony, and among the burden it Johnson has been set upon ever since he penses by a paper; we asked for fair play, and made the record. He has done more fast tion upon which to sell his wheels has been there he brougiit the weight down to 11J E. J. FOLEY. got it in the neck. has of silver, gold and crystal ornaments endeavoring to dispose of them by their pounds, incredible though it may seem. The discovers a crystal bell and rings it. work in competition than any other man iu lightness alone. The larger manufacturers MAKING FLESH Off ONE, FOWL OF THK the world! and got less credit and no records writer saw it weighed, and it did not tip the NOW YOU CAN TRUST 'EM. A servant, dressed iu the rich livery of the who have a reputation to sustain have not scale a fraction over that. In order to prove OTUEK. dying man answers. for the pains. At Indianapolis, Iml., he rode Now, we propose to show just how first of the scratch men in the half-mile race been the ones to put out these unduly light the stability of the machine Berlo rode it The First Great Combinein the Cycle "Bring me some beef tea, and be quick wheels and the only exception of the kind I from Columbus avenue to the Reservoir at a much fair play and honesty of purpose about it, or else your master is beyond my in 1.05}, finishing out GOft. from the pole, know of was the Relay Columbia which un rattling pace, and did not even strain the ap Trade About to be Consummated. exists in this mighty Racing Board. What skill." which was the world's record in competition doubtedly was one of the lightest road wheels parently fragile machine. itecinl to SPORTING LIFE. ever else may be said of THE SPORTING The lackey gazes in wonder at the man of at that time. At Jacksonville, 111., in the ever put out by an American firm, and I The frame of the machine is of 22-gauge CHICAGO, Nov. 30. It is reported here on LIFE'S proposed trip, it was not in the in medicine and stammers: "There is no beef two-mile handicap he rode from scratch in notice that the Popes are going to build this gun-barrel steel tubing, built in Berlo's modi good authority that a pneumatic-tire trust terest of any one manufacturer; all makers tea, Doctor." 4.52, only one second behind Ziinincrman's wheel heavier and nearer the thirty-two fication of Ilumber pattern. The wheels are has been formed. The English Dunlop Com were not only given a chance to send repre "Then bring milk, brandy, broth, a bit of world's record in competition, and sat up al pound mark for 1893. I also notice that the 27 inches in diameter, with wooden rims sentatives, but were personally asked to do meat anything that is food." most all of the last mile. At the Washington pany are backing the trust. It is reported so; and everything was to be open and above Park races, Chicago, in the two-mile handi Overman people urc going to put out a light fitted with hall-inch pneumatic tires and that the Airtite and Featherstone people have "Alas, sir, we have no food." scorching road wheel to weigh close to the steel spokes. The bearings and cranks are board. For the past month the wheel and "No food? With all this wealth no food? cap, he rode from scratch in 4.41, just tea. thirty pound mark, and also a slightly heavier of the best tube steel; the ball bearings are already joined* Other prominent makers daily papers have contained accounts of a lot Go to; your wits have played thee false. seconds faster than Zimmcrman's record in wheel to weigh about thirty-five to thirty- i, | and J inches, and the machine is geared will follow, it is is said, and thus give to the of "amateur" racing men who Were South Food, I say, and quickly, too!" competition, but did not get the record. Is eight pounds. to 66 inches. No forgines whatever are used, new trust the virtual control of the Ameri waiting for a chance to make records. Not "Again must I tell you, Doctor, we have this doing justice to a man? He can also Unless these prominent makers thought it all joints being hand-made lap. The wheel can air-tire product. withstanding that we called the Racing no food." break any competitive record in the world up advisable they would not be putting out base is 44 inches. The machine will be ex Board's attention to this fact and also to the "Then it is as I suspectel," mutters the to ten miles, and next year we will see bow- wheels of this weight, the former class for hibited at the Philadelphia and World's equally as well-known one that these "ama Doctor, as he hastens once more to his pa many men iu America will beat him by tha medium-weight riders over good roads, and Fair, and in the fall Berlo will use it for FORECASTING. teurs" were "managed and trained" by tient's side. Finding him in the stupor of post. There are only two I knowot now the latter for all-weight riders over all kinds racing. ______a crofessional noted for anything but a dissolution he returns to the trembling serv that I think will have a chance. This may be of roads. I believe that to go lower in the Peeping Into the Future of Cycle spotless reputation. Notwithstanding all this ant. saying more than I should, but it is my matter of weights will bring disaster. There GOING TO BUIMK Racing in This Country. and the well-known fact that the "amateurs" "Tell me," he said, "why is it that with opinion, and I value it as much as any other is scarcely any use in debating the ques The racing wheelman has put his little aforesaid were like Solomon's lilies they wealth in abundance thy master has not food man does his. After Johnson made bis rec tion of rigid vs. spring frame, for the pneu Such is the Intention of the Lake wheel away for the winter and anxiously neither tolled nor spinned for their daily with which to save his life?" ords other riders announced their intention matic tire has forever doomed the spring- Views Regarding Their New awaits the outcome of discussion that shall bread and had no visible source of income "My master, doctor, is the great Lilly, the of lowering them with horses as pace-ma frame wheel, and ninety-five per cent, (the determine how he will stand with reference except that sweated from their "amateur- last and fastest amateur in the world, all the kers. They have had plenty of time and op Quarters. portunity, lint Johnson still holds the fort. ratio is not too large) of the wheelmen of to ROCHESTER, Nov. 28. The LaKe View to the quality and value of prizes to be com ship" and their "records," the great Racing wealth you see around you are the prizes he day will not buy a spring-frame wheel; they peted for next season. If the proamateur Board, the honest, fair-minded and non- has won, but he is an amateur; he could not I want to inform you right here that every Wheelmen have decided to erect a new club Tom, Dick and Harry cannot lower those don't want it; won't have it under any cir house on the lot adjoining theirpresent quar class becomes a fixture, and he is allowed to partisan Racing Board, has failed to issue sell his prizes, he could not accept money for cumstance. What they do via.- t, what they race openly for money against riders of his any "warning" to these men as they did to bis racing, he could not eat pianos, medals records if they had a locomotive ahead of ters on Phelps avenue. The new building them. If a man cannot pedal he will soon call for and will have, is a rigid frame ma will be of wood, fronting forty feet on Phelps ilk, it is reasonable to presume that he will those who it was thought might have gone nor mugs, and he has starved to death." The chine, fitted with pneumatics, as light as will bu the better satisfied. Disposing of trophy upon THE SPORTING LIFE'S trip. doctor turns to the patient, a tear trickles fall behind; no vacuum will pull him and a avenue, and eighty feet deep. The founda bicycle a mile in 1.5o'3-5. Give it a trial. be consistent for their weight, and upon such tion will be of blue stone. There will be a pianos, insurance policies, house lots, super TO FORCE A SHOWDOWN. from the eyes of the man of science and falls a wheel, they find the peculiar pleasure fluous watches and the like at anything like Tired of this willful blindness on the part upon the upturned face of a corpse. Roys, there is no patent on the affair, and it basement given up to bowling alleys, gym kite-shaped track is not all that is needed, known only to riders who do ride these nasium, shower bulbs, bicycle storage room, a fair price, takes up considerable time as of the Racing Board, we have determined Lilly, the last of the amateurs, was dead wheels. Now, for comparison, I know from well as the exercise of business judgment that they shall take some action in this mat a martyr to his amateurship. although the one at Independence can be put etc. On the first floor will be a large hall in better condition than any other in America actual experience that on a light rigid-frame and reception room, parlor 14x30 feet, dining- and ability, while if the rider understands ter or stand convicted before all non-preju « machine with pneumatic tires, a good saddle definitely that winning a race menus obtain diced judges as being a biased, unfair and if they choose to put the work on it. But room 12x16 feet and, in the rear, the janitor's COME, GET YOUR TICKET. the track was not at its best when Johnson and an elastic spring saddle post, there is a apartments. In the rear of the reception ing a certain amount of cash, he has a fixed trade-controlled body, for which no other larger absorption of jolls ond jars than in the idea of the momentous question, "What's it feeling than one of contempt is possible. To made the records. And the day he made the room will be staircases leading to the second An Owner Wanted For a Nice Gold half-mile standing-start record of 58 ;>-5, 150 best spring-frame wheel ever heretofore put floor and to the basement. Near the stairs going to be worth?" this end we have had the following letter Watch. out by any maker, and the push is well-nigh Another point of cogitation mingles just sent to II. K. Raymond.W.W.Watts aud C. C. horses worked on it, and the track was not on the first floor will be a toilet room and We are in receipt of the following: even scraped or smoothed for Johnson or he a hundred per cent, easier. back of this the billiard room, 18x37 feet. The now with the reflections of the racing man Candy: And in this connection I wish to say that who relies upon his exertions at the pedal To the Cyctiny Editor THE SPORTING Lire: would have done much better. In the one second floor will contain a ball room, 22x47 PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 28. Dear Sir:—I do- mile, standing start, he rode the last qtiarter- by elastic spring saddle post I mean elastic, feet, a coat room 13x17 feet, a waiting room for at least a certain amount of his support, siro to call your attention to tho following ap- Doir Sir: I have received the bicycle offered and not the heavy, thick steel posts put put if not all of it. The question of which wheel by the Riverside Athletic Club Cyclers as first mile without any pace-maker in uOjs., and 12x16 feet, a lobby, a cloak room and a sew peiring in the last issue of the American Wheel- when he rode the flying-start mile he had to by some makers, and where there is no spring ing room. The third floor will be given up he shall ride is a matter that he is called man: prize in the novice race at their meet on Oct. perceptible at all unless a heavy jar is met upon to decide, and if he is a rider of any 15 at Waverly, where I finished second toll. ride from the one-half (o the three-quarter to sleeping apartments. There will be a "Fred Patee has been in ChicHeo this week and has mile post virtually alone, for, in making the and in which the action is then so sudden as tower on the east side of the building and a standing he is not helped out to any great Ciptun*d a nnmfu-r of onr ntcinic nicu, who are. being K. Bird. to throw a rider off the pedals, but a good extent by the offers of manufacturers, but is Mr. Bird was disqualified for not being a change from one sulky to the othvr as pace portico in front of the entire building, with aentitowti to Atlautt, G;v, t
even though genuine, without the close?* the following from the last issue of the Si. k m and his hand against ever? man'?; bis note scrutiny would establish a dangerous World: THE TRADE. UD his handle-bar; his eyes neglecting the beau ml WE LALAUGH. THE SPORTING LIFE. precedent. That one cannot gather tigs "We hare heralded the National Cycle Show, ties of the country around and the placid LATEST NEWS FROM MANUFACT AH.A II TTHERE! tf 17 T? V rt'BLISHED WEEKLY AT from thistles it too well known an hor to be held Jan. 4-14, 1893, under the manage tourist, who looks about him as he foet, and ticultural fact for anyone to attempt to URING SOURCES. The man who is all head in his racing can No. 34 South Third Street, Philada. ment of the Associated Cycling Clubs of Phila earns the respect and esteem of all men. We not be expected to get there and the man who deny, and it is this fact, unfortunately for are as much against insensibility to scenic- BY THE delphia, and it is pleasurable to add the ladies New Inventions Changes In Style is all legs cannot be expected to stay there. Mr. Eck. that causes those who know him confirmation of the successful aspect of the ex b*auty as anyone could be; but it seems neces and his former connection with racing to Movement* of the Men Who Sporting Life Publishing Company. hibition." Make and Sell the Wheel. sary to point out, in connection with record- It must be difficult for a charcoal burner cast the eye of suspicion upon his latest ven breaking, a fact that usually escapes the notice ture in the role ot a thistle bearing figs. We Now can anyone make any sense ont of to be a snow-white amateur. THOS. S. DANDO.., ...... President, "it is pleasureable to add the ladies confir OUB DUNDEE KKPEESENTATIVE had the of the record-rider'a enemies he does not, as a are, once and for all, opposed to any and all opportunity on Saturday of inspecting a new A dead sceuter A defunct and decayed cat. IT. C. RICHTKK...... Vice President. records made, or claimed to have been made, mation of the successful aspect?" What rule, select a country be has never ?een before ladies are these and in what way do they con tire, which is claimed to be superior to the to break records in. Moat big rides, with a J. CLIFF DANDO...... Treasurer. where the makers of the records area pro new production of the Pneumatic Tyre Co., CERTAINLY IT DOES. and the perform firm the successful aspect? If the editor of very few exceptions, are done over a certain set fessional and his proteges the pipe-organ will kindly take a day off of Dublin. As regards the wire rings carry True enough, rightly looked into, cycling All Cherques, Drafts, Money Orders and ances are reported to have been done on trot ing the outer coyer the principle is the same, of roads that the rider knows as well as the oat- from editing kissing editorials, advertising tern ot his own ball mattine; and again, a coun clothes don't make a wheelman; but with Remittances must be, made payable ting tracks far removed from cycling centres. Duffs and musical monologues on Chopin, but the advantages are apparent in a much lady cyclers the riding habit does maka to the order of We do not say that the performances are not shallower rim and a broader base to the tire. try that is fit for record-breaking is not usually wheelwomeu. and tells us just what he means by this mys marked by picturesque contour or coloring. reliable, that the distance ridden is not ac terious allusion to "ladies confirmation of A feature of the outer cover is the method of curately measured and the timing perfect, the successful aspect" his kindness will no cutting the canvas. A couple of ring-shaped HE ALWAYS PCTS THEM OS. THE SPORTING LIFE PUBLISHING CO. but we do say that back-woods records must the same size, are cut out of The repairer is justified in "putting on POST OFFICE BOX, 948. doubt be appreciated by those whose profes pieces, exactly UNCLE REMUS ON CYCLING. receive official sanction and the closest in sions compel them to be unwilling readers of the flat. The outside edges are then lapped airs" when he is engaged in fitting a wheel FRANCIS C- KICHTEB, Editor-ln-Chief. spection before we are prepared to accept and solutioned together, the result being an How Brer Rabbit Made a Fortune Ont with pneumatic tires. their authenticity. the paper, which is each week sent to a Chi cago dog for him to feed upon. endless cover, which retains its arched shape. JT. A. EGAN...... Cycling Editor. The lapped surface is about an inch broad, of the Cycle Trade. WHY UK BELIEVED ABOUT JERICHO. * » * and being in the centre of the tire, is rather "I tole you, honey," said Uncle Remus to Goodey Tuwheels "I've been telling J AS. C. DAYTON ...... Busiuess Manager. "I've lost faith in amateurism," is the com the little boy, "I tole you how old man Me- Kinker about the walls of Jericho falling mon expression of many who have been de an advantage than otherwise. The rim used COMMENTARIES. is ot last season's ordinary section, except crecly bust de recor', but I dun forget if I down from men blowing their horns." TERMS: ceived by strangers or thrown down by some ever give you de facts 'bout Brer Rabbit and Dr. Pray full "What did he say?" paid)...... S4.OO My friend, the patent medicine advertising pretended pure ones. that it is studded at intervals on both sides. Subscription, p«r aunuai {postage The rings of the outer cover are the same how he scoop the pool by peddlin' cycles." Goodey "Tuwheels "Didn't doubt it. He Sir montbi...... ** " ...... 3.25 writer, has just dropped in and left the fol "I don't believe in anybody or anything "What pool did he scoop?" asked the little Thuemuntln...... " " ...... 1.35 lowing example of what he considers would diameter as the outside edge of the rim, and lives next door to the Jayville Wheel Club connected with it," says the cynic. "When boy. who have just elected a new club bugler, who fiiuglecopiea...... " " ...... lOc. be, a taking form of cycling announcement. all is said and done in defending and promot are easily slipped on, even where the rim INVABIABLT IN ADVANCE. is only Jin. to 3-16in. deep. When the tire is "You ain't in de 'figgers of speech' yit," practices every night in the club house." This attempt is aimed at the ladies, and runs ing athletic purity it is not worth fighting said the old man, compassionately, "only in rc&EIQN POSTAGE SI.O4 EXTBA Pta ANNUM. as follows: for," says the man who has grown weary of inflated the rings settle hard against the studs on the edge of the rim, and an unusual firm de'fust reader," maybe, or you'd know dat A CYCLING EMENDATION. WISE WOMEN. the fight. Not one iu a hundred who utters 'scoopin' de pool' meant raisin' a heap o' dol Reeder "They say that the hand that rocki ADVERTISING RATES: such a sentiment believes a word of it, if he ness ot tire is obtained. Hollow and solid (FIXED AND FINAL.) rims, of course, can be used, the studding in lars. Hit takes a mighty cute pusson to make the cradle is the hand that rules the world." TBEIT ABB ALL TBK MORK ATTRACTIVE AMD is true in his defence aud support of the a pile o' dollars in dat 'ar cycle trade you Rider "Not in the cycling world it isn't. 2O Cents Per Line Agate Measurement. question at issue. No, not even while it the latter being an extremely simple matter. CHARMING BECAUSE THEY ARB Made with a flange, similar to that on a hear de ole man, honey?" The hand that cradles the rocks is the one ADVERTISERS ihould furward their favors 10 ai to WISE AND SENSIBLE. seems wrungfromthem by apparently justify "But makers and agents make a tremen that rules the wheel world." reach UK bT T}-nrw)»y morning, as this pupar goei to ing circumstances. It is the utterance of the cushion rim, the edge is cut away at inter Vitas EVEKT TUUKSDAV AT 2 P. M. Who is a wise woman? She is one who knowa vals, leaving only the needful studs. There dous profit on machines," said the little boy. sublime egotist. Cycling nature deceives "Mebbe they do," replied the old negro; OVER-TIRED GIRLS. herself, knows what she requires, and governs only those who mistake human nature. Hav being practically no addition to the weight NEW YORK CITY BUSINESS OFFICE, herself accordingly. She may realize that pos of the rim, and a great saving in the tire it- "mebbe some of dese millionairesdat's loafin' Girls were never known to tire 14 and 15 Tribune Building. ing assumed it to be something it is not, and round made dere money by stockin' machines Of polka, waltz or reel; sibly her complexion is not so fine,or her health upon this false assumption bnilded up a solf, it is estimated that a racer can be cut Where complete files cao be found, extra copies ob down about liin. per wheel. Cyclist. dat dey couldn't sell "spect dat'a how it's It's now a case of over-tire so good as formerly, but if she is a wise woman temple of pure amateurism, they are dis done, seems likely." As she sits upon her wheel tained and aubatriplioiis HIII! advertneiuen^s recHifwd aha takej steps to preserve her health, keep her by A. FRANK BICI1ARDSOX, General Agent tor appointed because the cycler does not worship THE FLEET-WOOD TYRE Co. will show "Well, Brer Rabbit did it, anyhow," said IMe«Bpa| en* of Known Circulation. complexion and remain rosy and bright, even at their cherished and carelessly constructed what will, we believe, be the lightest pneu the little boy. THB ORGAN-EDITOR. with advancing years. It is true she cannot do temple. Amateurism is like human nature matic tire in the market,a racing tire scaling "Isecomin'to dat bimeby, honey, but de The calamity editor sat in his chair, this unaided; it is true that she needs assistance weak and beautiful and changeable and true, under Hlbs.. including metal valve, and their story begins way back bin eighteen iiunncr His eyes were glassy and his brow was black, EDITORIAL YIEffS AND COMMENT. and requires "» friend in need." That friend and bad and solid and full of holes. The patent non-slipping covers, which are fitted an" eighty-nine (?) when de safety bicycle He wrote that cycling had gone to sm«sli, must be something that can restore all these man who is conversant with and really close to both roadsters and racers. We may also fust began to make things buzz. Hit seemed Because the racers were out for the cash. TO BKCOME A SHINING LIGHT in the fading qualities; it must be some gentle exer to amateurism is never disappointed in it. note that they are now prepared to guarantee den as if de whole creation was gWine ter be cycling speed-world a rider must, to a certain cise taken in moderation. But what? There is If we were all equally good and true and all their roadster and light roadster tires for cyclers, an' people began ter sing dat 'More NO NEWS. extent, be a "good gambler," and by this is but one. The only exercise which seems spe pure and irrevocably upon the same plane, ravian' hymn Softun "I noticed your racing for money a whole season against puncture or bursting. has been exposed iu the papers." not meant that he is never to becontent with cially designed for women is cycling. These are intellectually and morally, then, indeed, 'I'd like to be an agent. out tempting fate at every available opportu would amateurism not be worth the having. THE "CONSTANT" is a new driving gear, McSpot "Exposed? ilotl I was adver not id!* words, but truths which hare been And with de agents stand.' tised, that's all." nity. In the pursuit of racing honors H man proved by the happiness and health of thous- Perish the philosophy which would reduce in which both cranks act independently, and "Brer Fox nnd Brer Wolfe started a deepo us to that! Amateurism is alone worth hav are so constructed that the time occupied by must be a good winner and a good loser, qual sandsof women in all parts of America. Prom ar.d stocked de 'rauishakle' and de 'shake- A leg show A race meet. ities even rarer than is commonly supposed, inent ladies admit this, and they do not hesitate ing because of its inequalities, as beauty is the downward stroke of the crank is greatly loose' R. D. safeties. ISrer Buzzard and old because of its rarity, and strength is simi The Spartan boy lias gained a place among to say that as an invigorating exercise cycling worshipped prolonged, while the upward stroke man Tarrypin advertised dere 'cripple gear' SUITABLE FOR THE HUMPERS. the traditions of the world because he let the is a godsend to any woman. It is the realiza and goodness and riches give pleasure be larly quickened, thereby getting over the nex' readin' matter in all de papers, and Brer centre," as well as having the advan A rider should dress to his figure, fox gnaw his vitiils without betraying his tion of these things that makes the wise; it is cause of their widely contrasting opposites. "dead Bar built new premises for'de cropper'and If he be short or be tall, agony by any outside sign. A racer may the neglect of these things that constitutes the On tiie dead level of equality we might as tage, as in the "elliptical" wheel, of a slow de 'new mud-roost.' " And of course a hump-backed ono seem to the world the incarnation of placidity well be so many senseless hogs in the warm down stroke, with increased gear, combined "And what did Brer Rabbit do?" asked the Should wear a caiuei's-hair shawl. foolish woman. It should be carefully borno in mud fat, insentient, fit only to cat, lie in the with the greater acluantage of the uprising after losing a championship or a well-ridden mind, however, that no other wheel furnishes little boy. handicap, when he possessed all the speed and warm sun and to roll over aud die, with crank coining into play before the downward "Brer Rabbit lay low he done nnfBn. Jest Pictures of cycle thieves are not all steal ability necessary to have won it, but the qualities required for preserving life and nothing to stimulate love or hatred, with stroke is complete, thus enabling a rider to bringing health like Bang's bicycles. watch and see how things gwinter go. Pooty engravings. jailed to do so through some of the many ac nothing to provoke laughter or tears, with use. if necessary, his whole weitrht in the soon dese smart young agents had more ma cidents and incident!! of racing,and those who * . » nothing to command respect or awaken con propulsion of the machine. The extra weight chines than you could shake a stick at, and HE LOOKS FOR BIDS, JUST THK SAME. know what has happened may be full of ad One of the managers of a recent Western tempt, with no incentive to thought and no is oniy about three ounces, and it is a very den jest as dey was fixed up slick de rain A racing man often wishes he was an auo- miration for his pluck and nerve, and yet indoor race meeting was anxious to have use for physical strength and speed, with no striking novelty. begun!" tioneer, for then it would be perfectly proper some of the leading racing men of the East that is just under this stoical demeanor he may inwardly ambition and no development; THE MANNESMAN TUBE Co,, LTD., have "That wouldn't hurt the cycles if they were fur him to say "make me an offer." be in a ferment, with a miud torn and dis put in an appearance at the Western show. what we and cycling would he Knowing that your modern "amateur" races solved the hitherto unconqnered difficulty "f under cover," said the little boy. torted by the unavailing anger at his "hard Thank God, I say, for the weaknesses, the drawing aluminum into tubing, and show "Mebbe not, chile, but it hurt de agents, AND GETS WHAT HE COMES FOR. luck," or rooi judgment at some critical stage only for glory and cures nothing for any sor strength, the goodness, the badness, the The iiiducer always comes before a race did emoluments which might possibly be de tubes of this new metal, which is one-third audit hurt de makers, for de folks waited of the race. A rider, to obtain eminence in beauty, the ugliness, the grandeur, the insig the weight of steel only, in tubes of various ter see if de wedder wouldn't clar up belb' when he conies after a race. tlie racing world, must he able not only to rivative from his speed producing possibili nificance of our cycling human nature! For dey order der machines, nnd by dat time ole ties, this Western promoter wrote to a well- sixes and gauges, all worked ou their spiral Gaining ground The mud you gather on a present a smiling face to the public and his this unevenness we reach the highest phys core system. ___ man Dunlop'lowed dat he was gwine ter competitors, but to bear defeats with real known and influential Eastern "indueer," ical, mental, nnd moral development of knock de solid-tired cycles sky high wif an wet day's riding. equanimity. asking him to start the cry of "Westward, cycling, tind in it we find the greatest and THE USE OF ALUMINUM in the construc idee he had in his head." Mentul perturbation will surely lead to dis ho!" among the Eastern cracks. Incident most remarkable excuse for being wheelmen. tion of the cycle is being largely experi BY BUYING. "Was he a cycle maker ?" asked the little The manufacturer gives the "indueer" tho aster, for, iu his anxiety to win back lost hon ally the generous Westerner intimated that " » mented with by many iu the trade, and it is boy. ors or gain new ones, he will either enter a the "iudncer" and such cracks us he induced A wheel paper is to a cycling traveler very now quite possible to build a complete go buy before the racing season sets in aud "No, honey; he jest 'lowed dat dar was the go by after it closes. race prejudged by himself a loser, or make of would be equal sharers in a $200 bank roll much like a six-shooter is to a Texas tourist aluminum machine, as not only are tubes room for improvement, and he was gwine ter his race so much of ahead-working contest upon their appearance at the meet mentioned. you may not want one often, but when you now obtainable in this metal, but several study how ter get rid ob vibration; the agents The "indueer" promptly replied that the DANIEL,. JR. that he destroys, rather than aids.his chauces do want it you want it mighty badly. It makers are putting aluminum hubs on the and makers laugh ter split when he tole 'em Willie "Papa what is a touch-down?" of winning. A great racer ia like a srreat Eastern cracks were pure amateurs, and as was probably a knowledge of this fact that market, besides mud-guards, etc. Of course what he was sot on, and dey tole him he'd such were not to be bought that is, for Papa "Watch Mr. Canary stroke his mous general resourceful, cool, calculating and caused Mr. William A. Fletcher to in it has yet to be proved how the new material better put his head in a bag. tache; that's oue." crafty; betraying never an elation over his any share of so paltry an amount as $200. augurate the first, and, to the best of my be stands, hut the general opinion is that as yet "Did he put his head in a bag?" asked the victories or chagrin at defeat. There are few The "indueer" further stated that tor $200 lief, the only purely cycling news agency in the most suitable alloy has not been arrived little boy. HE GOT THE JOB. great racing men. per man and double that for himself he the world. Sir. Fletcher chose Chicago for at, and that it, is still too deficient in streugth "Law! no, chile; leastways if he did it was Applicant "You advertised for a man with thought he might induce some fairly good this original venture of his, and at his estab to be very largely availed of. a lucky bag fur him, fur he came out wit the a vivid imagination." racing men to take the trip West if their ho lishment there the wandering wheelman can WE WODLD CAM. the attention of our read AN INGENIOUS INVENTOR in Norway pneumatic tyre jest as de rain stopts; so de Manager "Yes. Have you one?" ers to an article on spring frames appearing tel and railroad fares were guaranteed them find on tap the latest issues of every known folks lay low for a bit to see which would Applicant "I should say I had. I've beeB outside of the $200 in question. It grieves wheel publication, or ifhe be not of a liter claims to have realizeu the much-felt deside upon another page of this paper. Discus ratum ot a soldering metal for aluminum. It bust fust de tyre or de agents." writing wheel ads. for a year or so." sions upon wheel structure are always de me sorely to see the cheap opinion the West ary bent, then the obliging Mr. Fk'teher will "But how did Brer Rabbit make all his seems to have of our Eastern racing men, match, swap or buy any rare coins he may consists in combining cadmium, zinc, and tin, 'TWAS ENOUGH. serving of the closest attention on the part of mixed in substantially the following propor money?" asked the little boy. everyone interested in cycling, whether and I hope that this little bit of experience have lying around loose in his pockets. In "Yon see, honey," said Uncle Remns, "he His words were full of lirey gall, may cause the West to value our pure ama short, Mr. Fletcher is a bicycling Brcntano, tions: Fifty parts cadmium, twenty parts He gnashed his teeth aud tore his hair, manufacturer, dealer or rider, and when so zinc, and the remainder of tin; the zinc being nebbcr had no money in de consarn at all; so able a student of the subject as our corres teurs at somewhat near their real value. Part a benefactor and a practical boomer of any money ho made was made out of, and not His groans and curses did the boys appal of $200, eh'/and the racer pay his own ex bicycling, and the wheelman who lands in first melted in any suitable vessel, the cad He'd punctured a tire that was all. pondent, "Mitchell." writes of the wisdom of mium is added to this, and then the tin in in, de cycle trade, an' de lesson dis state of discontinuing the spring frame his arguments penses to race for pots? Well, I guess not! Chicago and fails to sec Mr. Flctcher's estab- tings tenches to us, poor sinners, is: Don't Why, no self-respecting "amateur" possessed incnt has not only tailed to meet a good follow pieces the mass to be well heated, stirred, ORACULAR. fihou.'d be carefully studied and given the and poured. The proportions of the various bet, 'cept on a sartinty, or else you mny get consideration they are deserving of. So con of any sort of a reputation for speed could so and a clever one, too, but really hus not seen leP." WILL WAOTALK in Irish Cyclist. McSpot "I've been ottered twenty-five per far forget himself as to think of taking less one of the most unique establishments of the ingredients may be varied in accordance with week to go out with a show and race on the vinced are we of the value of this article that the use to which the substance is to be put. wo have mailed to each of one thousand than all of the $200, and his hotel and rail Terra Cotta camp. stage; would that make me a professional?" road expenses besides, to enter any race meet Thus, where a strong and tenacious soldering AN OLD THEORY. JSt. Kaymmidus "I don't think I could ngents a marked copy of this issue of THE * « * is required, a larger proportion of cadmium SPORTING LIFE, believing that by firstedu- during the off season. I have in my day said a great many un give you any better advice in the matter than * * » pleasant, though what I thought were truth may be used; where great adhesion is desired, An Attempt Made to Apply the Bi is found in that old adage, which advises oue cating ihe agent you most rapidly succeed in a larger proportion of zinc would be essential; teaching the rider. While our correspondent Speaking about the expenses and value of ful, things about the A. A. U.-L. A. W. al cycle Korni of Propulsion to the to think twice before he acts." amateurs reminds me of a little experience I liance. I have said, and now say, that such and in case of an attractive and durable has, seemingly to us, very thoroughly cov polish being sought, a greater per cent, of tin Life Saving Service. Economy of speed Getting your "ama- ered the ground in the present case, we do had recently down in Freehold, N. J. Busi an alliance is of no benefit to cither of the SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. 20. Colin Thomp ness, unconnected with cycling, had taken parties forming it, and I am more thnn ever would be called for. 1 he alloy produced iu choor" cheap. not expect that his ideas will meet with the this manner independent of its use as a son yestertiay made a trial trip in his novel approval of all those who read his opinions, me down to Xim's home, and 1 was brought convinced that it is a yoking together of a life saving bicycle boat, with which it is de in contact with one ot the solid business men thoroughbred and a jackass, Whatever may solder for aluminum is light in weight and Too many wheelmen look at the negro rider nnd our columns lire as open to those who capable of taking a very considerable polish; signed to take life lines out to wrecked ves through colored spectacles. favor the spring frame as they have been to of (he town. Without letting on that I was be said against the A. A. U. it cannot be al- sels that are beyond the reach of the shot in any way interested in cycling, I brought ledged that the Athletic Association is not and though, as a soldering metal, it cau be Sir. "Mitchell." We believe in a fair field satisfactorily employed for a variety of the line fired from a Ly!e gun and also render BUT NOT HIS CASH. aud no favor in affairs like this. Discussion the conversation around to racing and, of both consistent and persistent. The A. A. U. other assistance to shipwrecked mariners. An "amachoor" is a sort ot a bank ia course, to Arthur Augustus. If anyone \\rjs preaches anmteurship and practices it, too. ordinary metals, experience shows it to be of never yet injured a just cause or benefitted special adaptation to aluminum. The new boat is non-sinkable, but peculiar which the maker puts his confidence and hii au unjust one, and so it will prove in the ever been to Freehold and started a conversa The L. A. W. prays and postures as a saint of in design nnd made to be operated by one cash, and eventually dntws out his confidence. tion on this subject he knows what it means. amateurish purity while in practice it en present cose, we think. THE ESSENTIAL FEATURE of the Edlin man. The boat is 13ft. long, 13in. beam and All business was forgotten, and the man I courages hypocritical amateurism and kal- 13in. in depth. It draws only eight inches of HUMPH! had come to see launched iu to tell me what somined professionalism. tire is the plate and flap through which the WHKN WR PENNED our editorial in last air tube can be withdrawn, and all that is water. The mechanism is quite simple. The In youth he was as comely issue on the inappropriatencss and inconve Zim had done and could do. Incidentally he The legislation committee of the Metro boatman sits on a seat amidship and works As Adonis, fair and bright, referred to the reported match between the politan Association have submitted to the necessary to withdraw, repair and reinsert nience of the existing costume of wheel- the air lube is a wrench, piece of string and with his feet a pedal that runs two small cov And the promise of his talents women, we had no idea that w« would at this Manasquan man and an alleged Western Board of Governors of the A. A. U. the fol ered paddle wheels. With bia hands he Filled his mamma with delight; wonder, and he went at it something like lowing proposed amendment to the constitu a piece of adhesive plaster. The air tube is early date be enabled to point out a possible loose, having closed ends, and it can be with steers the boat. But he got the scorching habit solution of that of-repeatcdquestion of wheel- this: "Do you know whatour man would do tion: A life boat and crew accompanied Thomp Got it bad as cycler ean. with that Milwaukee fellow?" he asked me. ' To nmcnd Sec. 3, Art. 18, so that it will read: drawn and inserted through the Hap without women, "What shall we wear when cycling? " di>turbing the outer cover. The outercover, son on his experimental trip. One thing the And now he's in a museum In Somerset and Devon, the two great I admitted I didn't, and he in formed me: "I'll No prize shall be offered by any individual, inventor did prove,whether his boat is a suc As the hump tell you what he'd do. Why, he would just being permanently fixed to the rim, is not de hunting counties of England, the fair eques club, committee, assoc ation or other organiza pendent upon the pressure of air within the cess as a means of saving life and property or backed go to sleep and ride with one leg, so as not to tion, or competed for or accepted by any ath man. trians who follow the hounds have settled for tire to retain it in position; it can therefore not, that it is a slow means of traveling, for themselves the question of doing away with beat him too far; that's what he'd do, I tell lete, except suitably inscribed wreaths, diplo it took over five hours to navigate the boat you." I said that I had heard that the Mil be inflated to any extent required by the the clumsy skirted riding habit by riding mas, banners, badges, medals, time-pieces and weight of the rider or according to atmos from off the Cliff House through the heads CYCLING CONVERSAZIONE. cross-saddle and wearing sub-divided skirts. waukee rider was very fast and that his ad mantel ornaments, or articles of jewelry, silver and as far as the Fort Point life-saving sta mirers were willing to put up $10,000 on his pherical conditions. This is a feature that They have found such habits neat and ex ware, table or toilet service. la meetings held must undoubtedly recommend itself to all tion. How the Cycle Show Brings Togethct tremely convenient. One of the emancipated chances to beat the Jersey lad. Then the by single clubs prizes may ba offered ro the club Thompson launched his boat at the ocean and Makes Acquainted All the Ele speaker did do some talking. "They'll put who have sutlered from burst pneumatics iu ones writes the following to au English news whose athletes score the greatest number of hot weather. ___ beach, near the Golden Gate Park life sav ments Comprising Cycling. paper: up $10,000, will they? Are you sure they points in handicap events. In nn other case ing station, yesterday morning, and success will? I'll tell you what we'll do. We'll The long-expected, mtu-h-looked-ror show "The phenomenon no loneer appears a phe shall any prize be offcrod or awarded to or A RUMOR is flying around trade circles fully made his way through the breakers. is at lust with us once again, and may it nomenon among us, so common has it become, bond this county for $50,000 and bet the accepted by the club whose athletes shall make that, believing the Seddon to combine all the He was indefatigable in his work, and all whole of it against their $10.000 if they think prove a period of prosperity to the cycta but perhaps tho real reason why we have so the highest aggregate score indifferent events, necessary qualities of a wired-on tire, and the work it was, too. The boat bobbed up and trade, and a time of enjoyment to all oui of the conventional in a they can beat our man. Give me twenty- particular requisite of & coupling to adjust down on the ocean and progress wns slow. readily sunk onr sonse four hours' notice, and I'll raise that $50,000 but suitable team and individual prizes may be readers, which, of course, includes every sense of the convenient is that our hunt is essen awarded for team competitions in a single the wires, the chairman and other sharehol Thompson kept his courage up and worked body. The Stanley Show has, in course of any time." Making due allowances for the ders of another company, which has adopted away for dear life with his feet. tially a business like and workmanlike one. speaker's ignorance of who I was and his ex specialty. time, become an infornnil, but highly popular, the wired-on principle, are causing the pres Quite a crowd congregated at the Cliff annual cycling conversazione, and that alonj Vie come to it not for the meet, but for the stag; citement, this proposition really reflects in a "Not more than three prizes in all shall be ent boom in their desire to share in the an- we uave a rough country to travel, and we offered in any event or competition (counting a House at the start and watched the tiny boat (irrespective of business done) makes it fl way the feelings of the neighbors of the only ticipated vast increase in Seddon business as it made its way to the bar, and the waves dress as best pleases us, and as wo think will '/Am, and almost any sum could be found to team prize, allowed as above, as one prize), and valued fixture in the cycling year to sporf and profits. We give the rumor for what it could be seen occasionally to break over the and trade alike. Hither conies the maker enable us best to enjoy the pleasure of our hunt back him against any man in the world. said prizes shrill not exceed in cost 135 for first, is worth. ___ the susceptibilities of our bold navigator. The patience of the crowd with his wares, with his improvements and with aue regard to When I returned home from this trip I $20 for second and $10 for third prize." gave out, so that when Thompson and his neighbors. Thus, if it pleases her ladyship she found a telegram awaiting me from a promi This amendment is an honest attempt to THK RALEIGH CYCLE Co., LTD., are to be inventions the cherished children of much greatly congratulated on their outlook for a boat reached Fort Point the spectators were careful thought. Hither comes the agent will come in skirt and tennis blouse, and straw nent Brooklyn wheelman, which read: make athletics purely amateur. If the L. A. not numerous. It was expected that a trip hat. and she will consider herself thus attired W. really wanted nothing else in its ranks very brilliant future, not only in this coun (native aud foreign), anxiously trying to "Draw on me for $1500; to be put on Zim- try, but in the home market. News has just would be made along the city front, and a forecast the future and commit himself ac neither more nor less remarkable than her sister merman as soon as match is made." but those who were amateurs, it would pass a small crowd congregated at Mciggs" wharf to in the most generally reached their New York office of the closing cordingly. Here, too, is the experienced huntress who comes It such a race ever did come off and 2,im similar rule to the foregoing. But the L. A. see the floating novelty, but it never came. when he sees it, accepted form of riding habit and skirt, than W. cannot, or rather will not, put its pre of one of the heaviest contracts that any En cyclist, who knows a cycle was beaten, we. in the East, would have to glish firm has yet made. By the time Fort Point was reached the in debating within himself "the delicate ques the bolder lady who comes in derided skirt, eat snowballs for lack of money to get bread cepts into practice; it fenrs the trade, the ventor was too tired to go much farther. race-meet promoter, the racing man and the The Dunlop Cycle Co., of Dublin, who are tion, which," and the club man, the racing than the still bolder who appears with nether with, while it would not matter to the West the manufacturers of the Dunlop tire have man, the man of cycling law and the busy garments propria quit maribuy and riding-habit ern rider's backers whether butter was two cash-prize advocates too much to be honest and fearless. The L. A. W. is the ass and the contracted with the Raleigh Cycle Co., Ltd., HURRY UP! crowd that wield the cycling pen. They bodice, or than the lady, most courageous of dollars per pound or not. to take the sole agency for Ireland for a long meet together, these men of and from manj all, who rides in long riding coat, breeches and A. A. U., the thoroughbred of this cros»- * . » matched team of athletics. term ot years, and guaranteeing to take not If You Want to Get Space in the Cycle p;irts, talk and exchange views, remov« lop boots. Aod I, for one, think they are each What is good and what is bad luck is often less than $40,000 worth of Kaleighs each year. prejudices, soften old asperities and gam and all entirely right. * . « Show You Will Have to Get very confusing. I met a rider recently whom I have a letter before me from J. J. Prial, The Duulop Co. has just declared a divi from each mutual useful knowledge, in i I had missed from cycle gatherings for some dend of 50 per cent, on this year's business, a Move on. way that could never be done so euVctuallj WR PRINT on another page a communica in which he tells some highly interesting de "Nothing succeeds like success," is a true time. He was hobbling painfully along with tails of his recent trip over from England in and now having secured the valuable Raleigh as at this great annual cycling converse tion from Mr. Thomas W. F.ck in relation to the aid of crutches. He told me had met agency their stockholders are assured of at phrase and one often used. In the present zione. the records made by Mr. John S.Johnson the Aurania. Such a giant as J. J. don't get instance it is most adaptable. The National with an accident some four months ago, sea-sick or waste time crying over a least 75 per cent, next year. This show will develop more strongly than while under the training and management of which had so injured his legs that for a time This contract is a very big testimonial to Show, which is to be held from Jan. 4 to 14, ever this pleasant feature of cvcledom; tht Mr. Kck. We believe always in giving both few hard knocks, but he says the way the at Philadelphia, gives promise of a brilliant the doctors thought he would lose them. Aurania stood first on one end and then on the excellence of the Raleigh, and shows the many entertainments of a social charactci sides of a story, and therefore gladly publish "That is certainly bad luck," said I, sym great confidence that such good judges, as exhibition. The show, which is the out and of a nature to specially interest cyclist) Mr. Eck's, and presumably, Mr. Johnson's, the other and finally on none at all, "was growth of attempts in 1891 and 1892, has out pathetically. enough to bring tears to a horse shoe," as the Dunlop directory has, that the Raleigh's that the Stanley Club have provided, will side of the latter's wonderful records. "I'm in luck that I didn't break my neck," great reputation will be as well maintained grown anything heretofore thought of in any tend to still further tighten the friendly band We do not question, nor do we endorse, Mr. he expresses it. He says if Raymond .was single industrial exhibition. Visitors to the he replied. favored with, the same gales "the amateur iu the future as in the past. that binds trade and sport country and town Johnson's performances; we simply state "But it must have come hard for you to be show in January will see something beyond press and readers together in a peculiarly them as they have been given to us, and question was never better stirred up or agi THE RALEIGH CYCLE Co., LTD., of Not their expection. The committee have re laid up during the very height of the racing sea tated." What a horrible idea Mr. Prial thus personal way not found in connection witk allow those who read to accept or reject son," I remarked. My friend being some tingham, England, who have just established ceived such volumes of applications for any other branch of athletics. No doubt tin them as they may decide, uninfluenced by brings to mind. Think of Chairman Ray an American factory at the corner of Green space that it is doubtful if there will be thing of a racing man and extremely fond of mond throwing up the amateur question: Stanley felt that it would be desirable (from any opinions we ourselves may have. backing his opinions with his cash. wich and Bank streets, New York City, have enough spaces to supply the demand, not motives of policy) to make the conversazioni The L. A. \V. and other bodies governing actually throwing it overboard! I hope he again found occasion to add a large exten withstanding the fact that there will be "It was. But I'm lucky there, too, for I'd didn't, for what would we all do for copy if department of the showpnrticularlyaltractiv* cycling have seen fit, and wisely too, to hedge have bet on Windle to beat Zim at Spring sion to their already large premises in Eng double the number ot last year's successful ou this occasion. But even allowing for that record work with every possible safeguard Raymond deserted the lambs of the snow' land. They have taken the new factory just show. It will be of interest to the many field for all I was worth and that would have white flock? THE COMMENTATOR. cyclists still remain under a debt of grati' against trickery and deceit. For instance, broken me." Which reminds me of this erected for them, adjoining their present makers and dealers throughout the United tude to the Stanley for giving them such clause D of the racing rules says: "Tracks newspaper paragraph following the cable in works on Russell street, Nottingham; the States to send their name and address to unique opportunities for friendly intercourse shall be measured on a line drawn at least telligence of a street accident to Gladstone: On Thanksgiving Day E. H. Frost, of the various floors are being fitted out as work John C. Baker, secretary, 104 South Fifth and enjoyment. May this social tone long eighteen inches oat from a well-defined, fixed "The Grand Old Man seems possessed of a Harlem Wheelmen, broke the record from Tar- shops and offices to accommodate the large street, and receive full report and prospectus hold sway in the cycling world. May tradt and continuous inner curb or pole, and no charmed life. Within a twelve-month he has rytown to Fifty-ninth street and Eighth ave number of hands which will be added to of the show. We supplement the advice that and sport long remain happily mated (foi record shall be dtloit'fd on a track otherwise nue. He left the Franklin House, Tairytown, their already large force. anyone who anticipates being represented at their interests are identical) aud each of the twice been knocked down by a cab in London, The chief novelties of the Raleigh Co. for measured." The italics in the foregoing are and then toased by a heifer while in his park at at 10.25 A. H., and crossed the line at Fifty- the show had better make application for great families have many old established ties; ours, and are used to call attention to the 11.57, making the time 1893 are their light racer, 211bs. in weight space at once, as all will be assigned shortly. aud long may the Stanley continue toarrang« llawarden, in Flintshire." ninth street at precisely and proportionately high it price a lighi fact that, to the best and Blauvelt, who had collided, and the smashing of two valuable racing wheels, one CYCLING. of them the property of Arthur A. Zimmer- man, which he had loaned one of the riders. ROAD AND TRACK. MOBILE15PRINTS. ABOUT STOLEN BICYCLES IHE WORK OP THE MEN WHO Short Racing With Flying Starts Find LOVE SPEED. Favor in the South. MOBILE, Ala., Nov. 24. The Thanksgiv Recent Racing Events on the Race ing meet of the Mobile Bicycle Clnb, on the THF COLUMBIA REWARD. Track and the Road Club Tour grounds of the Mobile Athletic Association this afternoon, was a grand success. There The Pope Mfg. Co. formally withdraw their former naments and Individual was a large crowd present, the grand stand Efforts. being packed, and the crowd overflowed into reward for the conviction of any person or persons the field. Among those in attendance from The CHAMPIOXS. out of town were the following from New arrested for stealing Columbia Bicycles, and hereby paleigh Cycle Co Orleans: Edward Newnian, L. J. Godberry, present the following reissue of the Columbia Re- T -^-v Li Philadelphia Pedalers Push Flying V. McEnany, Robert Abbott, Albert C. Iiimited. Wheels For Pleasure and Pastime. Abbott and Charles H. Feuner. Of these A. ward, based upon broader and more liberal condi The West Philadelphia cyclers held their C. Abbott and L. J. Godberry were the only first nniiual road races on Thauksgiv- ones who took part in the contests, which re tions. The Columbia Reward has brought many JHVLEPUCH14 hig Day over the five mile course on sulted as follows: miscreants to justice, and has very materially re FACTORY Montgomery pike. Notwithstanding the First race, two thirds of a mile, novice. E. W, cold, over 400 people witnessed the races. Horn, 1st; J. L. Markslein, 2d. Time, 2,15. duced the number of bicycle thieves. This reissue The events were a five mile and a one mile Second race, quarter of a mile, open. A. C. Greenwich and Bank Sts. handicap. Both races were open to club mem Abbott, 1st; L. S. Dunlip, 2d. Time, 0.392-5. is simply another link in the chain of Columbia en bers. Mark Meredith acted as haudicapper Third race, half-mile, 1.35 class. G. A. Robin terprise, for the benefit of Columbia riders. The and starter. son, 1st; S. P. Tanner, 2d. Time, 1.2Si- The following entered in the one mile race: Fourth race, one-third mile, open. A. C. Ab offer includes sheriffs, police officers, detectives, -C. J. Smith (190yds.), J. W. Ashmore bott, 1st; L. S. Dunlap, 2d, Time, 0.53 1-5. ?, Dec. 1st, 1892. (180yds.), II. M. Titus (160yds.), George M. Fifth race, half-mile, run and ride. M. Gordon, agents and dealers—and all, except the owner or Miller (160yds.), C. H. Hinchman (130yds.); 1st; E. D. Mendenhnll, 2d. Timo, 1.54J. custodian of the wheel stolen--the broadest possible F. W. Van Loon (120yds.), William Keese Sixth race, half-mile, 1 30 class. G. A. R'lbin- (110yds.), Dr. W. E. Van Loon (lOayds.), J. II. eon, 1st; Walter G. Horn, 2d. Time, 1.30. platform of conditions of rewards. Marsh (70yds.;, J. L. Skiles (70y,ls.), F. M. Seventh race, one mile, lap. A. C. Abbott, 1st; TO THE CYCLE TRADE. Paist (COyds.), T. II. Wheeler (50yds.), A. L. 2d; L. S. Godberry, 3d. Time, Priestly (oOvds.), J. R. Joyce (45yds.), F. M. Gordon, Gentlemen :- L. Lemont (15yds.), C. L. Bryant and W. A. 2.53J. Anderson (scratch). F. L. Lemont won in Eighth race, half-mile, married men. George S5O.OO REWARD. We are pleased to offer you an 2m. and 48s,; W. A. Auderson, M; F. U . U. Toulmin, 1st; S. P. Tanner, 2d; W. C. Wheeler, 3d. Belknap, 3d. Time, 1.36. $50.00 REWARD will be paid for the return The entries in the five mile race were: Ninth race, one-third mile, boys. Harry Bard, opportunity to secure the agency for your C. J. Smith (4m.), S. O. Conkling (3m. 30s.), 1st; Lyman D. Toulmin, 2d. Tiuio, 1.06J. to the owner of any stolen Columbia Safety in as George M. Miller (3m. 15s.). Chas. B. Hinch- ALAMO AMATEURS. city of THE RALEIGH CYCLES FOR 1893. raan (3m.), F. W. Van 1,0011 (2m. 45s.), Wm. good order as when taken, and the detection and Keese (2m.),Dr. W.E.Van Loon(2m.), Albion Racing For Coffins, Soothing Syrup bringing to justice of the thief, payable on con We beg to say that No More Complete Line Guyler (1m. 30s.), A. L. Priestly (1m. 20s.), J. and Doctor's Bills. E. Joyce (Iro. 10s.), F. M. Paist (60s.), Thos. viction and sentence of the thief, and upon pres H. Wheeler (30s. 1,F. L. Lemont (20s.), W. S. SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 25. The bicycle races can be offered you. Yerkes, C. L. Bryaut, and W. A. Ander- conducted by the Alamo Wheelmen at San entation of evidence of the facts satisfactory to loii (scratch). Pedro Springs yesterday afternoon proved It costs less to sell a RALEIGH than any All rode the race out. Dr. W. E. Van Loon thoroughly successful. The track was eight our nearest "Agent" and to us: PROVIDED, won, 16rn. 35?.; F. L. Lemont, 2d, 15m. 2s.; laps and in poor condition. A raiher large that this only applies when the Safety stolen other bicycle manufactured, and, as we allow J. R. Joyce, 3d, 15m. 53s.: F. H. Wheeler, audience was present, and the winning wheel 1th 15m. 41s.; A. L. Priestly, 5th. 16m. 22s.; men were heartily applauded. The races and was practically in use by the owner, and not GOOD DISCOUNTS, you can make more money than C. J. Smith, 6lh, 18m. 54s.; J. 11. Marsh, 7th, winners were as follows: Quarter-mile, open. Jacob Waelder won first or unreasonably neglected, and 16m. 58s. and W. A. Anderson, 8th, 15ra. 15s. stored or on sale you have during past seasons while handling There were eight prizes in the five mile and prize, a marriage fee; V. P. Gardner, seoond, payable to cycle "Agents" three in the one mile race. a marriage license; J. A. Roaoh, third, a pair that the reward is not F. L. Lemont, the winner of the one mile of kid gloves. Waelder's time, 53s. or dealers, or their employees, on any machine other makes. handicap, won the time prize. Half-mile, open. H. Hofheinz, first prize, baby In the afternoon a foot ball match was carriage; Charles Cbabot, second, one dozen stolen while in their custody, nor to the owner We are, played between the regular eleven of the bottles of soothing syrup; J. A. Roach, third, of the machine, nor to more than one person in club aud a scrub team at the East Park rubber rattle. Hufheioz's time, 1.45. Yours very truly, grounds. The regular eleven were captained Boys' quarter-mile handicap. Bradley Waelder, any place; and this offer is to continue until no By W. E. Van Loon, and the scrub team by first prize, story book; Baron Nap, fcuond, a Mark Meredith. The club team won the ball and bat; Neil Stapp, a horse quilt. tice of withdrawal is given in the "Bicycling THE RALEIGH CYCLE CO.,LTD. lecond half by a score of 4 to 0. Waelder's time was 1m. Alamo Wheelmen, one mile championsh!p. H. World." SAVANNAH SPEEDERS. Hofheinz, first prize; Charles Cbabot, second; Lightning They Ride on the Waeider, third. Hofheini's time, 3.38. P.S.-Have you ever heard of Like Slow race, twelve entries. John McElroy won. Thunderbolt Highway. Half-mile, cushion tire, race. J. W. Erps, "Zimmerman?" SAVANNAH, Nov. 25. The Savannah POPE mpo. co., $1000 accident policy in the Fidelity and Wheelmen spent a pleasant afternoon at Casualty Co.; II. H. Foy, second, one year's Thunderbolt. The members of the club met services from L>r. G. G. Clifford; G. Clavin, NEW YORK, BOSTON, CHICAGO. at the De Soto at 4 o'clock and proceeded to a coffin. Erps' time, 1.51. the starting point, Cemetery Hill, on tlie third, Thunderbolt road. Two races had been ar Quarter-mile open, instead of a consolation ranged for club medals, thetirst being a half- race. Charles Chabot, first; Gardner, second; mile race for the quarterly medal aud the Roach, third. lecond a mile race for the annual medal. The quarterly medal is raced lor each quar PECK'S PORTEGES. boirds on it pointing the other way as tho road cash prizes during the last season $3700 and in to pure atiiateursbip. wagers enough to bring his profits up to nearly ter, but becomes the property of any member Hare and Hounds Chase Each Other who wins it four times successively. There are too man; celluloid saints among the $10,000 mark. This "beats pianos and The annual medal becomes the property of Through a November Gale. the cycling pare ones. horses. (lie member who wins it three times succes- BOSTON, Nov. 25. Through the efforts of J W. Judge Bill ride a cushion-tired safety R. J. Mecredy, the able editor of the Irish lively. There are no handicaps for these Mr. A. I). Peck, the B. A. A. gave a hare and in the indoor events this winter. Cyclist, holds every record, except five, from medals, aud the fastest racer is at liberty to hound run, or what is known as a paper a quarter to twenty-five miles for Ireland. chase, for wheelmen yesterday morning. Money talks except where it is paid to the to in and win. "atnachoor;" there it only whispers. Groat is racing, and Meoredy is its Irish At 10.15 o'clock the cyclists appeared in prophet. The entries for the first race were D. G. Year by year the mileage fiend grows Ferguson, R. A. Blackwell, R. V. Connerat heavy sweaters, and the hares, Messrs. A. E. Lacaille's attempt to form a club for winter A NEW WHEEL! ind C. S. Park, Jr., and for the mile raceC. Dennett and F. C. Ayers, of the Massachu scarcer and scarcer, thank goodness! were sent off over the coaching does not seem to have met with much 6. Park, Jr., R. V. Ccnnerataud R. A. Black- setts Bicycle Club, (iive a rider half a chance to make money support. Most riders prefer in winter to do well. course. out of racing and he will take all of it. Ten minutes Inter the hounds, consisting of their scorching in front ot a club house fire The starters were L. M. White and R. H. "Birdie" Munger was the sweet-voiced an rather than on the road. THE REMINGTON. Polk, and the judges were W. P. Ott, captain, fourteen wheelmen, with H. II. Brown as nouncer of the Milwaukee tournament. and William Denhardt, lieutenant, of the master of the pack and Ed Raphael and Fred Hawley has established a new record FITTED WITH George R. Cutler as whippers in, started on When the Racing Board suspends a rider he from the club house of tho Kings County Wheel club. ought to ride a suspension saddle, of course. Both races were won by Mr. C. S. Park, the chase. men to Coney Island and return, about eighteen Cushion Tires, .... $125.00 The wind was blowing a moderate gnlc, and Racing may be a lottery, but to a close ob miles. Monday, Nov. 21, paced by five men, ho Jr., one ot the youneer members of the club. Featherstone-Dunlop Pneumatics, . 140.00 The time for the half-mile race was 1.20, aud despite the fact that every precaution was server in cycling it looks more like an auction. covered the distance in 5Gin. for the mile race 3.20. taken the scent was lost several times, but Professionalism existed in the olden times. Utterly unable to dislodge the American Bidwell-Thomas, .... 140.00 On their way to Thunderbolt after the after considerable loss of time it was found Joseph, for instance, was sold out by his breth racing wheelmen from the premier position they races the wheelmen stopped and inspected ugain. ren. hold at the short distances, the Englishmen N. Y. Belting and Packing Co.'s Protec the grounds where the Savannah Track As It took the hnres one hour and three min C. A. Honing, of Rotterdam, one of Hol have to content themselves with what they can sociation is constructing a wheelmen's track utes to cover the course, and the hounds fin land's fast men, intends racing in America next tion Strip, ..... 135.00 ished 32 minutes later. The distance was 144 pick up in the way of long-distance records. and club grounds. The grounds are at a season. Jack Prince writes us that he is still living point where the electric railway crosses the miles. A French concern make) a specialty shell road, and are admirably situated. Asnoneof the hounds finished within tea on Easy street. He will race all winter in the minutes after the first man home, the B. A. A. of a racing wheel neighing, all on, but sixteen South against men or horses, and fays he ex The Association already has $7300 stock pounds. OUR SPECIALTIES: subscribed aud proposes to secure $10,000. will not have to furnish souvenirs of the bi pects to be in record form by the time be reaches It will have a quarter of a milecement track, cycle hare and hound chase of '92. England's celebrated racing club, the Cat- Florida. Verily, Jack is tbe Prince of pros. Mode of Brake Construction, with grand stand and club house. When com for J, spent $300 last season in record medals for The "Guess Race," a modified form of the pleted it will be the finest track and bicycling THE M. A. C. INDOOR MEET. its uieuiueri*. seated handicap, is much in vogue in the West. Method of Affixing Cranks, headquarters in the South. For A Chicago rider has adopted tern cotta as A course is mapped out and ridden over, the Wheelmen Fall, Slip and Slide his racing colors. Ibis means that he wants Prizes Offered For liacing. rider finishing nearest to the time the captain Spoke Nipple, Chain Adjustment and DOWN SOUTH. the all-fired earth. has placed in a sealed envelope before the race, NEW YORK, Nov. 26. Last night at tbe Self-lubricating Case-hardened Chain. Bicyclers at Billings Race Despite the A certain amount of wholesome ignorance wins. games of the M. A. C.. over a track un i< nee. i ary to the enjoyment,or even toleration, Biting Cold. equalled for its unfitness for cycling, the fol Major Knox Holmei, in pprintingr round a lowing so-called wheel races were run: of the modern amateur. corner the other day, fell and badly bruised bis MEMPHIS, Nov. '25.—Three bicycle con in the bicycling HIGHEST GRADE THROUGHOUT, tests were the attraction at Hillings Park yes Half mile bicyc'e race, novice. Won by J. P. Luinsden has embarked knee. Did he hasten to a doctor, or take to his terday. They were participated in by mem Instone, Manhattan A. C.; time, 1m. 573-5s.; business in Scotland. He calls himself "the bed? Not a bit of it, he went for a twenty FULLY GUARANTEED, bers of the Memphis Cycle Club. In addi E. T. Rau, Centnur Cycle Club, 2d; L. Rausch- champion of the earth." miles' spin to ward off the probable stiffness. tion to about seventy-five wheelmen, who kolb, Metropolitan Wheelmen, 3d. Seeing is believing, but it doesn't apply to Tough old war-horse. ALL PARTS INTERCHANGEABLE. gathered to witness the events, there was a Two mile bicycle race, bnndicap. Won by C. wbnt one sees in print about racing men's in Hillier says Lacaille, the Scotch rider, will fair attendance of spectators. Owing to the M. Murphy, New York A. C.; time, 8m. tentions for next season. win the Cuckoo cup next j'ear. Hitlier thought AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE. WIUTK FOR CATALOGUE AND DISCOUNTS raw weather that prevailed yesterday there 15 l-5s.; J. W. Judge, Riverside Wheelmen The man who goes into racing honest and Shorland would until Shorland went to Paris >vere not so many ladies as were expected, (160yds.), 2d; F. E. Doup, Kings County upright, all pure aud a yard wide, will take a and returned favorable to cement track?, then but those present were most agreeably enter Wheelmen (200yds.), 3d. tumble before he gets out. Hillier marked him off his list of favorites. Nice REMINGTON ARMS CO., tained, and cheered the boys to victory. One mile bicycle race, handicap. Won by S. The racer who is ashamed of his desire for man, George Lacy! condition of the track was never better, The Rauschkolb.Metropolitan W heel men (160yds.); o.ish prizes is of as little use in cycling as u the Wheeling says the bookmaker on English OFFICE: WORK* but a stiB breeze from the North prevented time, 3m. 35 4-5s ; Hughes, Bedlord Wheel m.in who is ashamed of his religion. fast time. The contestants, however, did re rfl.ce tracks is an "old pal" of tbe amateur racers 315 BROADWAY, NEW YORK CITY. AT ILION, N. Y, men (120yds. I, 2d; C. W. Young, Kings Stephano rode twenty-four hoars on » in England. They still have good and honest markably well under the circumstances. County Wheelmen (120yds.), 3d. The first race was the Memphis Cycle Club seventeen-pound racing wheel, and finished racing in Hillierland, though according to the championship, one-half mile. The result was CYCLING CORKERS. without damaging tbe machine in any way. objectors to cash prizes, bookmakers and honesty On Jan. 2nd (not June) we put our '93 line of bicycles 01 as to) lows: They say a Chinaman never goes crazy. in racing cannot exist together. the market 19 BICYCLES. Positively every wheel ai S. J. Ward 1st, (100yds.); L. Leo Putzle 2d, Massachusetts Wheelmen Perform There is no reason why he should. There is no Miss Dudley has received a very handsome agent will need WE WILL MAKE. PROMPT DELIV. (100yds.); T. William Baker 3d, (75yds.); K. D. For Fun and Funds. amateur discussion in the Flowery Kingdom. gold medal from tbe makers of tho machine she ERY MEANS PROFIT for the agent. This year we shipped Craie 4th (scratch). Time, 1.17. Will Rus SOMF.RVILLE, Mass., Nov. 25. Twenty- During this season thirty-seven members rode in her recent road race. It is inscribed a* orders on receipt WE SHALL DO THE SAME IN '93 sell (75yds.), J. D. Brown (50yds.), W. H. of tho Lake View Wheelmen, of Rochester, follows: "Ladies' 100-mile record," and on the 1893 five enormous diamonds(?), whose dazzling Apply for '93 agency now. * Whilehead, T. J. Deupree aud Jake Hammer rays nearly hid the blackened faces of their rolled up a total of ninety nine century runs. reverse "Presented by the Rudge Cycle Com (scratch) finished no close that their positions dress suits pany, Coventry, to Miss Dudley, who rode 100 wearers; twenty-five men in full At the Stanley Show is an exhibition of the year the most satisfactory line on the market could not be ascertained. and standing by their glittering wheels, was identical wheels upon which most all the notable miles' in 7h. 12m. 4s., on the 12th September, We had this The second race was for boys under 14 the sight that last evening greeted the audi 1892." THEY STOOD UP WE BUILT THEM THAT WAY. Th' years, one-quarter of a mile dash, and was rides and records of the year were made upon. ence that filled the G. A. R. Hall, Somer- French and Triplet, the Ameri Members of the Cambridge Y. M. C. A. held full line in stock. won by Floyd Craig, Eugene Watsou 2d and ville, to overflowing, where the members of "Messrs." 1892 liowell an exciting hare nnd hound run Thanksgiving. Chas. White-head 3d. Time, 48s. the Somerville Cycle Club made their debut can bare-back ladies, are again backing The event of the afternoon was a five mile and Robb in a six-day bicycle race to be held in Messrs. A. W. Hicks and Charles Zittel were We control the Western Wheel AVorks' entire line for the Eastern, Middl in minstrelsy. the hares, and they led the hounds, ten of them, and Southern States. The only practical catalogue, free. handicap road rare on the track. Seventeen F. S. McCaiisland, Jr., was interlocutor, Edinburgh. of the nineteen entries faced the starters. Howard A. French won the Baltimore an exciting chi-.se around Cambridge and and the end men were W. E. Clement and J. The run lasted Ih. James Biggs, with a 3m. handicap, finished S. Cartwright, tambos, aud II. O. Carrell and Club's ten-mile bicycle race on Thanksgiving, through Norton's woods. R. L. COLEMAN CO., 1st, in 19.30; George Sherer, with a handicap W. F. Thatcher, bones. Soners and funny with a handicap of eight minutes, over a large 55m, and the hares came in half an hour ahead. of Urn., 2d, in 18.15; E. D. Craig, 3d, from a sayings kept the audience in roars of laugh field of starters. The hounds got lost in the woods, and it was 35 Barclay Street, New York. scratch, rode (he distance in 17ra., winning ter, and applause was almost continuous. A glance over the forecasts of tho Stanley there the bags left by the bares were found. the time medal; W. H. Whitehead, 4th, from Show will convince any one ot the high import The Avis Wheelmen, of Harlem, held their a scratch, won 2d. Time, 17.10. Wobnrn Wheelers. ance in which the front driver is being held by first road race on Thanksgiving Day over the WOF.URN, Nov. 24. The Mishawum Bicy makers generally. Ridgcfield road. Out of the fuur events sched THEY WERE FALL RACES. cle Club held its first tournament to-day. uled only three took place. C. G. Cletntnitt won The course was on Main street, from New Tbe General Committee Jf. C. U. proposes YOU AGENTsl AMPBELL CYCLES And/im's Wheel Felt the Effects of the following championships for 1893: One, the half-mile scratch in 1.23, M. Fox the one- Boston northerly to Mr. Legg's residence. mile handicap in 3.43 and M. L. Csse the two- SHOULD ~~ the Fall Brother-in-law Joe Gets Thomas P. Salmon, of the Suffolk Athretic five, twenty-five and fifty miles bieyele, and one miles tricycle. mile race in 7.00. The Avis is a new club Second Place. Club, of Boston, was starter; Charles- E. and ten started about two months ago, and has a mem ASBURY PARK, N- J., Nov. 24. Over 1000 Sutherland, clerk of course; and Edwwfd Cal- Eggs are scarce and high, and the farmers bership of fifteen, with very good prospects of people braved the biting winds to-dny that lahan, Joseph Wilde and Samuel Norcross, tell us it is owing to the fact that bens are improving. SEE SBSOIUTELY Till! HIGHEST GIUDI swept across the big field of the Asbury Park judges. The following is the result: moulting. Amateurs are also scarce. Are the Athletic Association from Deal Lake to wit One mile open Walter L. Bodge 1st, Edward racing men moulting, too? Cycling offered a prize for the person guess BICVCLES Ml!,!'. ness the aunual fall meet of the Asbury Park C. Leathe 2d. "Johnson and Rhodes are reported to be ing nearest to the vote for the twelve greatest THE Wheelmen. There were seven events run off, H. Linnell 1st, path racers of England for the season of '92. aud Spira One-half mile handicap James 'doing' the Southern o ties under the minago- bal Aluminum Alloys but owing to the excessively high winds that Walter L. Dodge 2d. ment of Tom Eck. Eh, what? yes, oh,yes; ama The'vote resulted as follows, and no forged 1893 prevailed, and which caught the racers on One mile, solid and cushion tires William J. teurs, of course." Cycling. lots were found, either: A. A. Ziminerman, used in thei the backs! retch, the time made was necessarily Harainond 1st, Fred Winn 2d. 3780; A. W. Harris, 3672; A. C. Edwards, 2780; Fibre Tubing Editor Mecrody has thrice been aslted to J. W. Schofield; 2733; F. J. Osmond, 2151; J. ORMONDES! glow. Summary. Two mile open, handicap F. L. Doucette 1st, write a cycling article for the Fortnightly Re First race, one third mile, safety, novice. Walter L. Dodge 2d. H. Adams, 1806; A. E. Good. 1615; R. L. Ede, construction. Balls for Bear Walter F. Clayton, A. P. W.. 1st; U. Rufus view. Tnis is an honor anyone may well envy 1325; U. L. Lam'oley, 1095; E. Leitch, 884; F. Seven One mile club championship Walter L. Dodge the editor of the Irith CycVit. Cook, A. P. W., 2d. Time, 59s. 1st, Edward C. Leathe 2d. W. Shorland, 847; M. B. Fowler, 685. ISTew Second race, two-thirds mile, championship A. —The Scotch police are collectiog evidence The following is the summary of the two ings gauged to ~ part of ai P. W. Harry B. Martin, 1st; Raymond Paw- Pretty Fast Time This. against those who rode in the recent road race mile bicycle race at indoor games of the First Pearoe cup. All competitors are to be Models ley, 2d. Time, 2tn. DENVER, Nov. 25. The Denver Ramblers' for the Regiment N. Q. P., held at the regiment's inch. Racer, 22 Ibs., Ligh Third race, one mile, safety, 3.20 class. Leon Bicycle Club had a ten mile road race yes prosecuted for "furious driving." armory in Philadelphia on Saturday evening: Cubberly, L. B. Wheelmen, 1st; John R. terday, and an extraordinary performance Another rr»w track will be opened in Paris Two mile bicycle First heat won by J. B. Clift, Parker, Freehold Cyclers, 24. Time, 3.10J. was the result if the time is correctly reported. this week, at the Galerie des Machines. Paris First R. A. A. (100yds.); J. C. DonneMy, C. W. BiCYCLES i Roadster, 28 Ibs., Roadster, 3^ Fourth race, one mile, safely, open. C. Von Robert Gervving is said to have covered five will soon be the best track-provided city in (scratch), 2d, time not taken. Second hea't, won Leiuerke, Atlanta Wheelmen, 1st; E L. Blau- miles in 12m. 7s., beating the previous road the world if it goes on at this rate. bv Wayne Davis, A. D. Y. M. C. A. (90vds.); SUNDRIES I Ibs. Apply early for 189;. vell. Business Men's C. L., 2d. Time, 3.501. record by 45 4-5s. The road was in good con Several Johannesburg racers journeyed to Charles Heisley, P. T. A. A. (scratch), 2d. Final dition. A heavy wind helpedGerwiug along. Fifth race, one mile, safety, handicap. A. P. W. Kimberley to race in the South African Cyclists' heat, won by J. C. Donnelly, C. W.; J. B. Clift, TOP WILL BUT FROM ITS, W. 8. Burtis (100yds ), 1st; J. MeDcrmott Union championships, but declined to compete, First R. A. A., 2d. Time. 6.11 2-5. Agencies and Territories. Bits of Racing News. PRICES WILL MAKE YOU A (140yds.), 2d. Time. 3.34J. owing to the dangerous state of the track. Clarence Elliott, of the Wilmington Wheel Sixth race, one mile, safety, Monmouth countv Johnson didn't get to Milwaukee. The A. A. XI. has como out flat-footed Club, on Sunday, rode from the Market street championship Raymond Pawley, A. P. W., Sound money for prizes has the true ring against tbe reinstatement whitewash brush, an bridze, Philadelphia, to Market street bridge, The American Ormonde Cycle Co. i CAMPBELL MFG. CO. 1st; Le'in Cubberly, L. B. Wheelmen, 2d. about it. example the L. A. W. could follow with a great Wilmington, on a bicycle, in Ih. 31m. This 2081-3 Seventh Ave., New York. 4 21-23 Centre St., N. ¥. City. Time, 3 29. Ar. Du Cros, the Irish racer, has settled in deal of credit to itself and benefit to racing. beats all previous records, and that of B. Frank FACTORY, 43 Park anil 503 Pearl Sts. Seventh raoo, two miles, safety, handicap, open. Coventry. E Idio v cDutfee, tho plucky little Boston McDaniel, of the Sundav before, by 18m. Horace A. Alien, Point Pleasant, (140yd*.), As a cloak amateurism cannot keep any racer, will not ride for many a day. He re Elliott was mounted on a 281b. Relay Columbia. 1st; W. H. Wells, Passaio A. C. (scratch), 2d. body warm. cently had both ankles severely sprained by He reached Chester in 46in., and rode from ATEST CYCLING PAPERS, PKRIOD1 Time, 7.57. the falling of staging on which he was work Chester to Wilmington in 45m. The average A new thine in speed indicators for cycles is ^ ,h. W*^J ££",*"J?,,,;. An accident occurred in the fourth race, Cement tracks must be the best; Hillier in opposing them. ing. was a mile in 3m. 15s. 8. Wallis Merrikew shown, by which the rate at which a man is for |i,t. FLETOHK.R~& "c«T."' resulting in Martin getting a split nose by reached this city 3m. 15i. behind EllioU. travelling at any moment can be ascertained. 43 E. Van Burcu t., Cliicago. being thrown over two riders, You Leugerke There is no road that hai so many finger- Casaignard, the French craok, has won in THE SPORTING LIFE. ID ec. 3. Bicycle Co. 1000, Western Wheel Works Richard K. Fox is backing bicycles DOIT In But there were older nations than tbe Egyp 25,000, St. Nicholas Co. 16,000, A. Feather- place of pugilists. Richard Is supplying the tians. The Chaldeans used chariots; tbe Greeks CYCLING. stone 20,000, and sundry small factories 1000. capital to build a newly invented wheel. Richard Homer's poems date from 900 B. C. had These, together with wheels manufactured in will find it costs more to build bicycles that it chariots at the siege of Troy, 1500 B. C. Prob ;owns tributary to Chicago and with impor- docs to back sluggers. ably in reality the wheel is about as early a CHICAGQLETS. ations direct to Chicago, will brine up the A new undergarment Intended for wheelman's piece of machinery aj any now existing. Of grand total to nearly 12i>,000maoliiueg. They * * CYCLiE SHOttJ, CIIICAGOCIJAIMEDTOBE"THE CY- winter riding, serves as shirt and drawers, and course, it has been developed, but the bicycle say Chicago is the cycling centre of the being made in one piece it adapts itself to the wheel of to-day is lineal descendant of the sec CLiING CENTilK OF THE WOULD." world, the Coventry of America, aud this is FIFTH STREET MARKET, FIFTH ST. ABOVE CHESTNUT, PHILA., PA, about right. position of the rider, and does not crawl up his tion of a log of wood used by the agricultural back as a sweater does. peoples thousands of years ago." New York ffr. Fox Favored With Some Facts Sun. The Racing Board Again Denver Successful liare and hound chases were A cyclist recently bearing bis balls rattle January 4-14, 1893. Championships a Doubtful jiveu hy the Illinois Cycling Club, Cook dropped a little hot solder into the bearings, "Glory be to goodness, Johnnie, did you meet bounty Wheelmen and First Regiment and then wrote glowingly to the papers to tell the lady ridin' on the diril up the road?" asked To Manufacturers of Bicycles. Experiment. Cycle Corps, Thanksgiving Day. Thanks other novices oi the tip for stopping rattle. a man in a lonely part of the County Tippemry, To Importers of Bicycles. CHICAGO, Nov. 23. Editor SPORTINO giving Eve the Ravenswood Cycling Club M'yes. The foregoing is a fact! as he met a friend, just after a lady on a r>nen. LIFE: No trade and but little doing this jave what was pronounced the most suc During the next month great activity will safety bad glided silently past (it was just To Manufacturers of Cycle Accessories. Do not fail to se reek. Thanksgiving Day opened clear and cessful reception and ball ever given in that dark). "Arrah, whisht, man, sure that was Iriap. A number of hare and hound chases exist among the cycle dealers on account of the cure space at the A. C. C. CYCLE SHOW. THE NA pretty suburb. The Cook County Wheel Christum; trade. The bulk of this is in juve Miss on bcr philosopher; often I see her, fere held and several foot ball games among men gave a wine banquet; the Chicago and lie cycling clubs. ___ nile wheels, but ns they are usually a source of an' she's grate to ride." "Grate to ride, is id? TIONAL SHOW OF AMERICA. A sure way to reach the Plzen Cycling Cluh turkey raffles. On profit they are handled by all the trade. Faith 'tisn't right nor lucky to be in the wan But few of the Chicago men attended the Thankgivine night the Lake View Cycling house wid her. Sure 'tis aisily known she must cycle trade. The Show is visited by Agents and Dealers Club gave H raffle for an Imperial pneumatic Wheewimodaughsis, is the peculiar name of a Milwaukee tournament. A number went up newly formed cycling club for women. This have some sort of enchantment about her to be Voni all parts of the United States. Bspeeators, but to ride, never. The Milwaukee and a half-thousand dollars' worth of prizes. able to stop on the top of athing likotbat, an' it 3n Saturday evening the Englewood Cycling mysterious name translated means it is com Vheelmen had a number of their Racing posed like the club bearing it of whee-ling goin' like anything; begor, whin I saw it !f you want to sell a wheel, Joard here for a week. They found in A. Club pave a house-warming on entering its comin' round the corner, wid a fiery eye in the 1. Micolet a warm ally, and it was purely new $20,000 house, and the Lincolos gave an wi-ves, mo-thers, daugh-ters and sis-ters. ^f you want to place agencies, other smoker. Such, in brief, middle of its forebeid, an* iio( a word out of it, hruugh him that those who did go were "in- was the pro- English saddle makers are now fitting a pat I thought I was et." Irish Cyelitt. hiced." Older and more conservative ones »ramme of the week, not including indoor ent rubber disc beneath each side of the seat, "f you want to introduce a new invention, the Show's the thing. fried to induce the youngsters to stay away, jail aud foot ball games. CHICOT. the leather above which is cut into a cross, with B. W. Attlee writes as follows: "I think that The following well-known makers have taken spaces: mt failed. CorrespoudeBts of Milwaukee the result that the points of be.iring of the those of your readers who are on the lookout for tellies hailed with delight the "burying of Far and Wide. rider's body are taken on the rubber disc?. a simple appliance for preventing punctures Pope Mfg. Co., Overman Wheel Co., Elliott Hickory Cycle Co., Bidwell lie hatchet," all of which may, and may not, will find that an improvement can be made on Cycle Co., American Ormonde Co., Liberty Cycle Co., R. L. Coleman & Radge is to open an American factory. An English wheelman tells of a policeman the piece of catgut recommended in your ic so. It will be many a day, though, be- There are 3000 military cyclists in England. who offered to hold his wheel for him while he Co., Hartford Cycle Co., Witworth Cycle Co., Rochester Cycle Co., Gen- bre the hatchet is buried in the realism of columns, by having a piece of thick wire fixed dron Iron Wheel Co., Ames & Frost Co., Monarch Cycle Co., Bretz & A email air tire is leas liable to slip than a big lit his lame. Over here the policeman would to the forks at the lower bracket of the machine, brgetfulness. No, Mr. Fox, I have no wish have lit on the rider, and he wouldn't have Curtis Mfg. Co., Eagle Cycle Co., A. M. Scheffey & Co., Royal Cycle 0 fight So'o duys in the year on Sangcr's one. and bent so as just to clear the tire. I know needed any lamp after the policeman got this dodge to have been employed with the Works, Yost Mfg. Co., W. A. Wiihelm & Co., Schoverling, Daly & Gales, iccount, as I do not think he or the corres Still they come. A pneumatic brake spoon through. Anglo-American Iron & Metal Co., pondents mentioned worth the caudle. The is the last. greatest possible success. The wire will pull Howard A. Smith & Co., A. G. Spald- 'tirade of abuse," as you term it, was purely An Irishman and his friend were enjoying out anything that may catch in any part of the ing & Co., H. A. Lozier & Co. English railways run excursion trains to the their Thanksgiving ind solely the result of several articles that Stanley Show. Day ride. The roads were tire (whether in the centre or in the siWe), it fere a pack of lies, oive of which appeared in good, and Pat, in the exuberance of his enjoy will not collect the mud, it is neater in appear Spaces average 112 square feet, prices $50, $60, $75 and $ 100, Celluloid is now used for handles, mud guards ment, burst forth: "Ah, Terrence, me boy, lie American Wheelman, signed "Jack and dress shields. ance and more durable than catgut, and as it which includes platforms. Half spaces at proportionate rate.' loyal," and the other in Ycnoicine'i yeu-». there are few men enjoying this day like we can be affixed to the machine with ease by any i have been informed since that the afore- You can have felt pedals If you want them are thank God!'1 one who has the slightest knowledge of tinker- Special provision for the exhibition of specialties and accesso nid correspondents have been called down. [or winter riding. The Pneumatic Tire Company hns the credit Ing, I feel sure that it will recommend itself to Ill beinc so, with all respect to Mr. Fox, we, One dealer has ordered 5000 cycle lamps from of having declared the highest dividend ever all those who are in need of a neat and effective ries not requiring a full space, for which minimum charge of ir I, will let the matter drop. I retract 110 an English maker. paid in the cycle trade. It has just paid a puncture preventive." $5 will be made. The committee will provide tateuients made. an attendant Folding oil cans are the latest non-leakers dividend of 57J per cent., and £1 shares have According to the police law of Germany all and care for the exhibit. For prospectus and information address Hugo Black, a brother of Louis Black, ot offered wheelmen. gone up to £15. There is evidently plenty of cyclists arc compelled to "light up" between >envcr, has removed to Chicago. Louis is De Wiel Sport is the latest wheel paper. It profit on tires at any rate, on the pneumatic sunset and sunrise, and the light they carry he proprietor of the Western Cyclist, Den- hails from Utrecht. kiud. must be a good one. As a matter of fact, every JOHN C. BAKER, Sec'y, 'er's ui!W cycling organ. He hopes to he AVell, which will it be geared ordinary, front A large English bicycle manufactory has thing on wheels from a chariot to a wheelbar jble to come to Chicago next season to train or rear-driven safety? written to the industrial department of the Chi row mnst carry n light. As a rule the cycle 104 South Fifth Street, Philadelphia. W racing. In the ratified atmosphere of A new four wheel, two-track machine is cago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway, stating lamps show a white light in front and red at Jenver he has made the mile iu 2.34. termed the "Quaddy." that it contemplates locating in the vicinity of the sides. The white light is all rijtht, but the Chicago or Milwaukee, and asking for A wheel paper is something like a family it informa- red is to be tabooed, and for a very sound rea Denver wants the national meet of the is mighty easy to start. t on as to supplies of material, power, labor, and son. It seems that the engineers of the trains ..easrue of American Wheelmen for 1X94, as the general situation. have several times mistaken the red lights of I now pretty well known. I have thought A perfect safety built for a juvenile rider Charles Sehwalbacb. the energetic Brooklyn cyclists waiting at the barriers of the level Itely of the championship events to be run weighs only nine pounds. dealer, offered a set of prizes for those who crossings for the signal to stop, n« doubt think hen, and whether the men will be able to do Shakespeare is the histrionic name of an Eng guessed nearest to the number of wheelmen ing it was given by tha hand lantern of the offi heir best iu that raritied atmosphere. lish wheel and its maker. passing a given point on the Coney Island Bou cial in charge of the crossing, and have stopped Some of the new-model wheels are as homely levard on election day. II. F. Tierce won with their trains in consequence. As this, if allowed Tbe There has been no little discussion in Chi- and disagreeable as the truth. Hgo this week over the question of a local a guess of 988, the exact number. Guesses to continue, would sooner or later lead to an inn's ability to oiler checks for the purchase Mud guards and gear cases are now made of came from 800 people. accident, the Minister of the Interior now for f merchandise as prizes for riders of their papier mache to save weight. Within a week or two play will commence in bids the further using of lamps with red side A regulation sweater forms a part of the fair the new Boston Intercvcle Club Billiard, Pool lights. Credepda theels on the road the past season. Morgan t W right are the firm referred to. It was wheelwoman's winter riding outfit. and Whist League. This is not the same or Two cyclists were ridin? homewards in the iir from the firm's intention to in any way Londoners hare again tried and (ailed to ganization which sprung into existence a few twilight. A's machine began to pqueak. Said jisobcy the letter of the amateur rule. Such make a cycling club house a success. weeks ago. The original league, for various B: "You ought to oil that machine." "Well," Good as ash prizes have been repeatedly ottered this The exhibitors at the Stanley Show num reasons, fell through, and a new one was or replied A, "I oiled every bit of it when I was easou, the race meet promoters purchasing bered just 400 Cyclers' 400, as it were. ganized by other clubs. coining out to meet you, and I'm blest if I can ir'the winners such articles as they might The balloting for officers of the California Di find out where the noise is." "I think ic is for S*l« by • lame. This is claimed to be contrary to the The bicycle clipper is not a new-patterned about the crank-axle," rejoined B. "All right," wheel, but a machine for clipping horses. vision of the League of American Wheelmen ule, the prize not being designated before closed on the 15th inst. and the result said A, "get down and I'll oil it." Both dis VICTOR Custyor) Tires, Bull bearings are now enclosed in an oil-tight was as he contest. S. A. Miles and others approached much of a tidal wave for the administration mounted, but as A seemed a long timo over the Agents. ould give no satisfactory answer, claiming casing containing a bath of lubricating mate ticket as the recent national election was for the business, B came to see what he was up to, and he present rules did not provide for such an rial. Republicans. The memoers' reform ticket was found him looking njl over the machine in ft rnergency. W. C. T borne, member of the A new inflator contains within it sufficient most bewildered manner. "What's wrong?" lacing Board, says it may be allowed this elected by a vote of about 2 to 1. by repairing materials to repair twenty-five puno- The Atlanta Wheelmen, of Newark, N. J., queried A. "Nothing," said B, "but I can't eason on that account, but next year will tures. find out where the deuce that crank-axle is. lever bo allowed. Mr. Thorne says also that held a house-warming Thursday evening. The The new air wheel possesses neither spokes affair was an enjoyable one and proved a credit What is it like?" "Well, you are a duffer!" he Racing Board will most heartily rccom- ejaculated B; "give ine the oil and I'll do it for . G. Spaldii* * Bros. icnd the adoption of a makers' amateur nor rim;; It is, in fact, one vast pneumatic to the gentlemen who made the necessary ar centre. rangements. The event was given in honor of you." "Here you are," said A, handing over lause. M early every one of Chicago's pres the tin of solution. (A was a novice on a bor - N«w YorK - PbHa. Free. et field of fast men will become pro-uma- Lightness more than light-giving possibili the recent improvements and furnishings which ties seems to be the aim of the cycling-lamp hare been added to the club bouse. rowed machine, and knowing no more about it eurs. __ than a pig iloes of a holiday.) "Why, man," maker. "The Butterfly" is the title of a recent French There was trouble in Chicago this week a The beginner's opinion of bis first wheel is said B, wrathfully, "what sort of an ass are lounted horseman robbing citizens right and invention, much resembling the pointed breast you? Sure that's the stuff for repairing. Is (ft. Captain Schuttler had received tele- about the bent opinion a rider crer has ol a plate that tcim to have brought tbe mile down that what you put on before?" "It is," replied .hone advices from Inspector 8cbauck to bicycle. to two minutes last season. It is 11 kind of gla^s B, "and I gave every hole on it a liberal dose, ike the robber dead or alive. Captain Cork now takes the place of rubber in pedals, and iron keel fastened in front of the steering too, though I did think it seemed a little thick." Ichuttler started out first his bicycle brigade, cflecting a saving in weight of twelve ounces to post, and is said (of course) to do away with all Irish Cyclist. everal officers who are experts on the wheel. tbo pair. wind resistance and increase speed. They are the only policemen in the city who A patented pedal is struck out of ft single The new cycle infantry company of Balti ide bicycles. The idea is that of Captain piece of metal, consequently doing away with more held its first meeting at Broadway Arm FOR THE TWO-MINUTE TROTTER. loose rivets. ory Fr'day nipht. Oipt. A. M. Binan presided. 1892 HARTFORDS! There are now thirty five members in tbe com- The Sulky With Wnight-SIiifting Ar Perfection in a wheel is made up of trifle", rangements, it is Hoped, Will Kn- The Marble Cycle Co. turned out the first but it is no trifling matter to attain perfection utand. Dnring the winter there will bo regular i its '93 pattern wheels this week, which infantry drills on foot and later in the seatoa blo the Horse to do Two, Flat. Jeorgc Barrett, the firm's inducer, carried in o machine. Charles S. Luscomb hns resigned from the thev will begin drilling on bicycles. Mr. Bonnor's new sulky presents the first ,way to Milwaukee with him. The weight The Indianapolis Journal tells of a young fel complete bicycle sulky. It -is constructed MS but thirty-two pounds and it is described presidency of the Metropolitan Association of entirely of tubular steel of finest quality and Cycling Clubs. low who boueht a wheel, and, alter riding it a 0 be a model of beauty in outline and finish. few weeks, concluded to dissect it, and on doing temper. The thillsnre lighter than the present Mrs. liehren's woman's cycling costume is ones, nnd possess far greater strength. Itisde- Frank Waller, the California!! who sprang made from undyed natural wools,and called the so found a lot of balls in tbo bearings, which ho signvd to place on the nxle 42-inch wheels nto prominence last season on his 24-hour "Omni dress." wrapped up in ft paper and took to the dealer and indignantly demanded an explanation as to with ball bearings, pneiimntietiresand all the /orld's record ride, is now employed at the The fact that no less than 30,000 women nnw improvements found in the most perfect ictoryof the Marble Cycle Co., Plymouth, how they got in there. The dealer explained, bicycle. The novelty of the wheels and their ride bicycles ought to be a powerful argument and the younor fellow wilted. ndituia. Mr. Waller is bent upon compet- for dress reform. connection to the axle is that they are ad og in the Cuca Cocoa Grind, London's a^i- A Wisconsin inventor bas devised ft two- The influence of every importer of foreign justable. A simple acting device enables tbe inal 21-hour race, which occurs next July, bi speed gear for safeties that consists of two sets operatcrto raiseor lower the frame work of the le will be there if it becomes necessary to cycles will now be used to have the tariff on of sprocket wheels and two chains. By moving HARTFORD, PATTERN C. bicycles reduced. sulky corresponding with the height of the HARTFORD LADIES', PATTERN I). rork his wny over before the mast. It is a lever a collar on the crank axle is made to horse, thus giving him at all times a direct line With Solid Tires, 7-8 in., - - -$100 With Solid Tires, 3-4 in., - - - $100 aid that Spooner, the present American A new wheel has a double spring rim, which engage either the hiffh or low gear, or can rest of draft. It will, therefore, be seen that Mr. hampion, also has an ambition to represent does away with the need of the pneumatic, so between them so that the pedals can be u^ed as Homier will have ft sulky which he can use " Cushion Tires, 1 1-4 in., $105 " Cushion Tires, 1 1-8 in.. $105 Lmcrica in that great "grind." the inventor says. foot-rests while coasting. The change from one for nil his horses, and that will be perfect in " Pneumatic Tires, 1 3-4 in., $120 " Pneumatic Tires, 1 3-4 in., $120 The chronic kickers in cycling are nj un speed to tbe other is made without dismounting. respect to size. Amcs A Frost haf sold as many Imperials grateful ns tbo desert, which absorbs the rain The introduction of the bicycle into the Chi- Piobnbly tbe most important feature is an CATALOGUE FREE. bus far the present winter as they sold all and produces nothing. arrangement by which the driver may shift THE HARTFORD CVCLE CO., HARTFORD, COM. he past season, when they took no orders ongo suburban police force has broujht forth It is estimated that a tax of $1.25 on each bi- bis weight at will. The seat is adjustable, iiitil Murch 1. The success of Imperial good fruit. Two months ago Captain Schuttler sliding Backward and forward as desired, and ifctics this past season has been plienomc- c.vclc in England would turn in a revenue of mounted on the wheels detectives Yeis and $1,250,000 per annum. is controlled by a lever which passes up be ml. Such success was warranted by the Broderick. Their efficiency quickly became ap tween the driver's legs, and is operated by ,: hcel ilsclf. The new factory will be run The steering wheel often slips, and the rider parent. They recovered forty-eight stolen bi his knee. The advantage of this is obvious. ling by Jan. 1, when over25u men will be is only shaken; but once let the driving wheel cycles in two months. They did fine work in When the animal needs steadying the weight IT RIDES WITHOUT HANDLEBARS! mployed on bicycles alone, 200 more men in slip aud over goes the show. quickly arriving at scenes of burglaries, fights may be applied, but when he is goini; full ther lines. The Imperial lines for '93 will A celluloid lacquer is on the market, which i; and fires. nnd free, reaching out for the record, the re the same as lust year. This company ei- paid to be a perfect preventative lor the tarnish From recent experiences we are inclined to driver mny so balance his weight that the lect to manufacture u'UOO machines. ing ani rusting of bright parts. t^e opinion that whilst a lone-whcel-based ma- horse will feel almost free, as far as any AUG. 28th, 1892, Thomas S. Morrison, of darks- There- will bo official interpreters at the Stan the same season, and the most "inspiriting the staple takeipUcobeforeOctober. I fancy yet closed down through lack of funds, b:it of the two rise superior financially and at CRESCENT CITY that from the great number of people em CALIFORNIA CULLINGS. - has played the string out every season. Ta k- BASE BALL. tract the same clientage that once worshiped BASE BALL AFFAIRS FROM A ployed by the incoming crops the more money OAKLAND CLOSE ON THE HEELS ing of making ehnnges reminds me that a at base ball's shrine. there would be in the people's pockets, and pressure is being brought to bear on Colonel Let the magnates beware and not tamper NEW ORLEANS STANDPOINT. therefore the larger the attendance at the OF 1,08 ANGELES. Robinv.on to have him - re-engage tor next has been loyal to too long with a public that Player Hunting For the '93 Team— games. I have worked in cotton and found An Exciting Finish Between the Lead season as many of this year's Oakland team them to a decree approaching irtolc.try, and that np to Oct. 15 very few employees could as possible. I: is the first winning combine ANSON'S AIM. until an attempt was made to force some The Ontlook For the League—Good put in more than half time. That was, how ers — R'glit-handcd Hitters For tiou that he h«« hud since I8v>9,' and it would thing on it that they have said in no uncer Advice to a Disgruntled Writer ever, in the seventies, and great changes may South-paw Pitchers—Van Ilal- certainly be able to cope with t'.ny team that tain tones was offensive, it stood ready to pay —Some Schedule Talk, Etc. have taken place since then in the annual trcn's Fine Wort in the may be gathered together for the other towns TO DEVELOP PROMISING YOUNG full tribute to the greatest of all out-door NEW ORLEANS, La., Nov. 23. Editor movement of the cotton crops. Box—Coast Drift. iu the circuit, ii jbinsun has intimated that games. F. W. AKNOLD. SPOBTIXO LIFE: It goes without saying TIIEP.E HAVE BEEN RtTMOTiS SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. 24. Editor SPORT he would like to keep the team intact, but that under the new salary limit somechanges of the plavers of the Mobile team not having ING LIFK: We have had a week of excite whether pr not he wiildos'i remains to lie seen. STERS INTO GREAT STARS. will be mode in the personnel of the team, signed any contracts for the second half of ment in this city and Oakland since my COAhT 1>KHT. FOREST CUT FINDINGS. but how far the change will extend and the the season of '92. If this be a fact Kelly will last letter was written. As the season is Tom Brown is weuriug his Louisville uni particular positions that will be filled by find some trouble in signing his oKl men. nearing its close and the Oakland team con form with the Los Angeles team. His fine FOHF Minor League Players Signed For SOME FEATURES OF THE CHICAGO new faces it is impossible to guess at the And it may also account for Mobile's failure tinues to steadily push its way to\vard,the top, base-running has wou the admiration of LEAGUE MEETING RECALLED. present time. Manager Powell has received to reserve ber players, or at least such as she dopite the desperate work of the Los An Uaiglit street audiences. Eiperiment A Southern Spring his instructions after coming to terms with may wish to play on her team next season. geles Club to maintain the honors it had Lestcr German has concluded his engage The Proposed Rule Changes—A Letter the magnates of the club, and it is scarcely John F. Riley, as usual hasjumped at con been assured of but a short time ago, the in ment with the Oakland team and will return From Burkett—A Personal Ex possible that any definite information re clusions that are entirely unwarranted, and terest of almost everyone has been thor Fast this week. He pitched excellent bull Trip Decided Upon. planation—Next Year's Cleve garding his movements will be received until has attempted to injure an innocent man in oughly aroused. As the chances of the during the last fi.w months, and made many land Team—Personal News. lie has bagged certain players he has his effort to get square with me. Anything I Colonels finishing in first place grew friends during his stay on tile coast. fixed upon for members of the Pelicans for may write to your paper is based on good brighter and brighter, in face of the small Jack Horner has lately been a bench- CHICAGO. Nov. 27. Captain Anson is de CLEVELAND, NOT. 29. Editor SPORTING season of '93. solid facts, and I am alone responsible warmer for the Oakland*. His services were termined to have a good team next season, LIFE: I am in a whole bushel ot trouble. the margin left to work upon, even the must POWELL'S PECULIAR POLICY for my expressions on the subject of Kelly's phlegmatic* crank became enthused and the not needed while De Wald iiud Van Hnltrcn aud has agents scouring - the woods and During the Chicago meeting I was bold and ungentfemanly methods. No one has aided were pitching, but.lut will doubtless resuiuje prairies for coining players. Dtiringthe past bad enough to send home some of the gossip of "saying nothing, but sawing wood" until more excitable Oakland adherent reached a he has gained his ohjoct cannot be too highly me one particle, and it only speaks ill for this condition bordering upon hysterics. work this week ngainst the 'Friseos. week four new players were signed. They current there, and now my name is something man's generous and charitable disposition Van Hahren tossed up a slow one to Tread. are Gus McGinnis, pitcher, late of the Seattle akin lo mud. To give any current gossip in commended and praised, and it has in the It is impossible to say how the season is past enabled him to do some excellent Work when he publicly attempts to saddle my er going to wind up. At present writing the way last Monday and the latter promptly Club, of the Pacific Northwest League; Al this town; to quote the opinions of any mag rors upon an innocent man's shoulders. batted it over the fence. Manck, n promising youngster, who pitched nate; to give any information not gleaned by iu signing teams oi pronounced ability at Oaklauds have lost four more games and won A peculiar man, our BON SOIB. three less than Los Angeles, ami the latter Kiel Baldwin is n favorite with San Fran for the Birmingham Club, of the Southern the press associations; in brief, to assume to very favorable terms. cisco audiences. The plucky work of tin League; Wallie Taylor, who led the infielders have any independence and say that so and Abner, but a most successful aud level- need but two more victories to place them in work has proved a position of safety. Whether 6r not they little fellow under adverse circumslaiu'ei of the Wisconsin-Michigan League, and so is so is to invite a torrent ot abuse from Headed manager, as his pleased the crowd, notwithstanding the preju local organs, who give one column to base again and again. Powell docs not make any HUB HAPPENINGS. will win the necessary brace of contests Ls a William A. Lange, who alternates behind the the the next four or five games dice that has lately developed against tkM bat and plays in the outfield for the Oak- ball while the other sheets give two pages. fuss or display when in action, but his quiet problem that and modest methods enable him lo get there ALLEGED INDIFFERENCE ON THE alone will solve. The leaders are pitted leaders. lands, ot the California League. A PLEA OK GUILTY. against the San Jose team this week on the Joe Cnntillion is doing substitute duty foi Anson will take a car load of youngsters I plead guilty! I was bold and bad enongh every time. SUBJECT OF UULE CHANGES. Some of the old players will be signed at home grounds ot the latter, and are at a de the Oaklands. Souib with him, in the hope of developing a during the Chicago meeting to meet and talk President Soden in Favor of Putting cided disadvantage, as the San Joses play Fred Carroll badly wrenched a knee a few Dahlcn or two. The team will play their with men like A. C. Auson, Charley Com- reduced salaries and new men will be cor ralled to fill out the team. The particular the Pitcher Back—Opinions of twenty-five per cent, better ball on their own days ago while sliding, and is now on the fpring practice games at Atlanta, leaving iskey, C. A. Nichols, Ned Htiulon, George field. All sorts of rumors are afloat as to al fihelf for repairs. hereabout April 1. The Atlantas wilt open Dftvies and others, as well i\a with the mag clayers to here-signed] cannot say positively, Others—Latest Local News but it is very likely that Duke, Jantzen, leged deals between the northern'magnates It is possible that the season may end in a their season away from home in April. The nates. It was of course a heinous crime to and Gossip. to down the leaders. One Rlory is that the tie between Los Angeles and Robinson's Pitt-sburgs will come there from New Orleans send to my home paper any of the informa Campau and perhaps Dowie will be the nu cleus, to which will be added Powell's young BOSTON, Mass.. Dec. 1. Editor SPORTINO Oakland manager has released both of his team. If so, the Haight Ureet grounds won't and pls'.y a series of games with the Colts. tion therein gleaned, and 1 beg the pardon of LIFE: Those interested in base ball dowu left-handed pitchers Van Haltren and I)e be large enough to hold tlie crowd at t;\a Games will also be arranged with the New my local confreres. It doesn't do nowadays bloods, whom he will capture on his winter excursion. this way are wondering what the rules com Waltl to San Jose in order that they might extra game, which will be played to decide York, Brooklyn and Philadelphia clubs. to know anything or say anything unless you mittee will do. People here are tolerably do effective work against the Icit-hauded hit the winner. have a cinch on something or other. IT IS NOT GFNERAIXY KNOWS well satisfied with the rules as they stand and Rain interfered with the game at Piedmont Special Chicago Correspondence. that the salary limit of $1000 is exclusive of ters of Los Angeles. A WORD OF EXPLANATION. are not particularly anxious to see any KNELL WITH LOS ANGELES. yesterday, aud the 'Friseos and Oakiamls CHICAGO, Nov. 28. Editor St'ORTlNO I want to add this, however: Two or three the managers. This should permit a very changes. Good pitchers were very scarce have a postponed game, for this week. fast team being signed, and 1 expect to see If this deal is consummated it will be to X/lKu: The magnates have concluded thai of the base ball men present, and I can num last season and any change iu the rules will repay the manager of the Southern team for The regular California season will come to base ball is not in the "sere and yellow," and ber Mr. Mulford, of the Cincinnati Times- some very fine playing done next season at not tend to make them more plentiful. The an end next Sunday afternoon. this price. The Western League last season a trick he played on Finn, of ban Jose, last that but a trilling change is all that is neces War, among the lot, endeavored to get a New England public does not care a hang week. It will be remembered that in my From present indications, the San Fran sary to reproduce the good old times we all smattering of news not covered by the cold had a limit of about $1250, if I remember whether the flat bat is abolished or not. The cisco team will finish in last place. correctly, and from reports to hand some last missive I referred to tlie fact that Piiil had in the eighties, when no man went to blooded and iconoclastic news associations. bunt is considered one of the prettiest points Knell had been released by tbe San Francisco It was reported that Sam Dtingan has h?en bed feeling quite comfortable unless he knew In a measure we succeeded, unly to have our very pretty games were put up by the teams in base ball of to-day. That cannot be abol engaged for Los Angeles, but the. Chicago in that organization. management and had been gathered in by just how the games of that day had termin "copy" designated us "stuff" and "rubbish." ished. It is generally agreed that the foul Finn. Well, it appears that the latter gentle man has not yet put in an appearance. ate! and "who pitched." That's all right, maybe, but a person naturally What an army of retired balltossers will be tip has no excuse for existence and that there Next week tbe serir.s for the champion met with after the season of'93 opens. If all man did not think it necessary to draw up a This change is the simple merging of the looks for a little more courtesy at a meeting is no more reason that a player should be contract for two weeks for the south-paw, and ship of the year will probably be arranged. double season into one. They evidently where newspaper men arc present by invita threats of retirement are carried out, we will given out SO feet behind the bat on a foul tip J. M. CAKUOLL. find the ball players in every branch of busi the knowledge ot this oversight came to the labor under the impression that that feature tion rather than by favoritism. than directly behind the bat. That would ears of Vaudtrbeck, who at once got Knell was distasteful to the general public. "Of all BUBKKTT STILL FRIKNDLY. ness, lawyers, actors, contractors, merchants, help the hatting somewhat, and every little saloonists and ever other known profession. out of harm's way by taking him into camp. the changes in base hall that bnve occurred Jesse Burkett wrote a local player from helps. Half the time it was only the big So when Kuell loomed up in a Los Angeles ANSON ON BASE BALL. since lo'S!), the one that caused the le.ist dis Worcester, Mass., as follows yesterday: "I I hardly think that many o'f the playefs will glove that enabled the catcher to clutch the relinquish a sure salary of $400 for au uncer uniform last Sunday to pitch iigaiiist Oak THE BIG CAPTAIN TALKS OF THE turbance to the public mind wasthatdividing think we should take a good position in 18K3. ball and not any particular skill on his part. land the spectators and Colonel Houiuson ex tJie championship season in two parts. 1 am doing well, and I hate to see any tain prospect of two dollars per day. VIEWS OF VAKIOUS PEOPLE. OUTLOOK. Boys, before making such breaks look perienced a painful shoeK of surpri.-,e. Knell Vhe public, when the change was first an changes in the team, although I are afraid Judging from what President Soden says, appeared as if anxious to atone for the pre nounced, simply read and wondered how it we will lose McKcan to New York. I should around yon and see the vast army of unem the only change in the pitching rules will be Not Looking For Much Business in ployed men; men of intelligence, education vious damage he had wrought against his na would seem. It had about as much effect on dislike to see him go, for Mac is one of our to put the pitcher back five feet, and it will tive city, and went to work with a full head Chicago Next Year—But Hopeful the people as the announcement that two most reliable hitters. I am feeling first-rate, and business abilities; men of experience in be very interesting to note the opinions of of a Groat Revival After business methods and ventures, who are pfsteaui. He struck out ten men and allowed games will be played on one day for one and hope to he playing ball early next sea writers and players on this move. Pitcher just two hits, which were made in theseveuth World's Fair Year. price of admission,and everybody knows that son." gladly working for a bare means of exist Tim Keefe, who is wintering in this city, ence, and consider all your prospects of re inning, and consisted of a triple by Bill Captain Anson, of the Chicago team, was that has not the merit now of making much PDT THE PITCHER BACK. says that, in his opinion, the present rules Brown and a double by Van Ihiltren. in Milwaukee lust week, playing billiards a! difference in the receipts, for the bulk of (he The proposed enlargement of the diamond fusing such an easily earned and comfortable are all right and that any change would tend salary. Y'oti must remember that out of the It was due to Knell's magnificent work Callahan's. While there he was interviewed base ball patrons have not the time nor the is gaining new advocates every day. lam toward more bases on balls, thus compelling that the Los Angeles Club won the game, on base halhmatters, and talked rather more inclination to sit through two games of ball an advocate ot a compromise, although not thousands who start out in life with strong a pifcher to put the ball over tlie plate with hopes and ambitious of becoming nabobs few their only victory of tbe series. In the four freely than usual. in one afternoon. It becomes a very tiresome being the official seorer, or having any as little delay as possible. preceding games De Wald and Van Haltren NKXT YKAK IN CHICAGO. atlair lone before the second game is half "pull," my notions are not likely to go for prove successful, and many arc buried be There was quite a gathering in my office neath the weight of hard work and poor pay. did tbe box work for tbe Oaklands, and the "It is doubtful," commenced the captain, ended. The double season had the quality much. Itseems to be generally conceded that the other day. It was like a genuine re south-paws mowed down the opposing bats "whether base ball will be a grout financial of drawing a few more i e >ple to see the open the pitcher should go back. How far? Well, THE RRCKPTION MR. -OENSLINOKR union. There was Arthur Irwin, Hugh men like blades of grass. When Vanderbeck success in Chicago next year, but 1 look for a ing of.the second series than had attended if the diamond is made on the ninety-three foot has met with in other cities is iu marked con Duffy, Tim Mnrnune and Julian B. Hart. saw that his team would have to face left- fair business. The World's Fair and id the closing games of the first half, and then basis, why not put the pitchers back ten trast to the character his associates of the Arthur had come over from Washington to banded pitchers throughout the series he re many auxiliary attractions are bound to af the game fell back into the dreary, monoto feet? This will mean more batting, and will Southern League have tried to fit upon him; I pass the Thanksgiving holiday. He was solved to change his make-up, and released fect the attendance, but one thing is certain, nous channel it had been following eversiuce not make the pilcher a dummy. That there should say some few of the Leairue associates, looking finely and in the best of spirits, and Lytle, "Rusty" Wright and pitcher Louis the year following base ball will again be ai the season opened last spring. should be some change in this particular no for the majority ot these gentlemen recog s:iid that his Washington venture was pros Buls?.. He then engaged a light-handed its original pitch. Outside of Chicago base AKK THEY KEALLY BLIND one can for a moment dispute. nized his integrity and abilities throughout pering finely. While here Arthur took a and next season. recog butter named McCarthy lor the outfield, ball will be a howling success to the bare-laced facts that confront them in NKXT YEAR'S CLEVELAND CLUB. the season and publicly ex pressed their run to Ashland, N. H.. where the Irwin Tom Brown, of the Louisvilles, was signed to Of course, in Chicago it is not a question CH That the make-up of the Cleveland Club of nition of his honorable character at the gloves arc manufactured, to arrange for the finan regard to the real cause of the slump in base It play centre. George Borchers, the pitcher, whether the season will be successful ball? Can it be possible that they meet in 1893 will be very ihueh akin to that of 1892, League meeting at Atlanta last month. coming season. Irwin will have charge of was also added to the Southern string, but up. cially, because that is certain; it is a question is beyond dispute. To say that it will be was only a few of the shoddy species that the nine of the University of Pennsylvania, he has been ornaiuen'ing the bench. year's busi secret session and jolly each other along, and pretty to date of whether an increase on last then expect the public to nod in approval, exactly the same is going too tar. It would failed in courtesy. It must have been and he hopes to place in the field a I'.ine that While the change brought more hatting to ness can be hoped for, and my reasons lor something like the ostrich, which has a not be changed if President Robison had his rough on their memories when they were will be a college beater. In Bayne and Reese the team, it did not strengthen the club suffi saying thiit this looks impossible are these: own way, but unfortunately he does not. It forced to give the lie to their statements ot he will have two of the best college pitchers to win. So the first three contests ot "In the first place, the home population laughable record of burying its head in the did Mr. ciently sand when pursued by a foe, presumably is not his purse that is at fault. It is the hut a few months before. How true in the country. The Pennsylvania boys feel the week were dropped to Oakland, and the will have so many places to visit; secondly, thinking that because it can see no one no machinations of the players and the wheel Genslinger's words prove when he said: greatly elated by their prowess in football, fourth was closed by darkness, with the score the fair will consume ull spare time, am! within the wheel. Mr. Robisou is anxious ''The parties making these charges and in and will leave no stone unturned to excel on a tie. thirdly, base ball being n permanent fix tir« one can see it? sinuations against my character, my honor H is conceded by all that these gentlemen for a pennant club in Cleveland, and will the diamond. Last year Pennsylvania beat VAN HALTREN'S FINE PITCHING. there they will argue, we can see it any time, work just as hard for it as will Mr. Bucken- and integrity will yet see the day when they both Harvard and Yale in the greatest base but the fair now or never. Where base hall are spending their own money, and every bitterly regret their work." How true The tied game was plaved oil Monday and man has a perfect right to do precisely as he berger in Pittsburg, Selee in Boston, Mr. will ball season the University ever knew. although the clay was the. poorest of the week will get its support during IS!)3 will be at thfl Hart in Chicago, or Mr. Brush in Cincinnati. these words hnve proved, Mr. Editor, you OP ONE, FOULOFTHF. OTHER. hands of (he floating population, not from t' chooses with his own property, yet isn't it a can see for yourself. I can imagine the feel MAKING FLESH tiie attendance reached nearly 1000. It was bit too bad that the once great American Can he get it? Aye, there's the rub. Speaking of the professional outlook Irwin a» exciting contest and hundreds of Oakland general lloiiting population cither, but SOMK Al'T ANSWERS. ings of the party thus implied when lie wm the country population. game should be permitted to go to the dem- forced to eat his dish of crow, and wish he- 'thought that putting the pitcher back would cranks were provided with fi>h horns to nition dogs because of the blindness or seem No paper has, so tar as I have seen, given not help matters at all, as the pitchers would rattle the leaders. Van llalirc-u did the NEW ENTHUSIASM. the correct version of the answers chalked up was miles away froni himself. "Uttered iu "Ill mv opinion the result will be the ercn- ing blindness of its owners? To be sure it is. haste, repented at leisure." But men of that be able to pitch bails with more puzzling pitching for the Colonels, aud 1 never saw That's the verdict of thousands and tens of by Hie gypsy finger at the World's Fair curves. It is, indeed, true that there is more prettier work in a ball game than \vas ex tion ot that old-lime vigor which years ago station on the Illinois Centrnl road on the stamp have no conscience totwitch.no shame stamped base ball by long odds the grea) thousands of peopie who are ready and eaeer to experience. It is merely their inborn need for a change in the college pitching hibited by the tall mcinlierof the Pittsburgh. to go to the expense of keeping "life in the day all the League officials and newspaper rules than in the professional. The average He had fine control of the ball and unloosened American national game. Why, confound it, men went out. Here are some of them: natural disposition, which cannot be changed it's sure lo revive the interest so Ions; lying old dog," if the owners of the same are of a unless born again. number of strike-outs iu a college same is such a bewildering assortment of curves and mind to let them do so. They won't do so President Young "You don't know your larger by far than iu the professional. The shoots that it was Inugh-iblc on several occa in a comolos*- state in the people's hearts at under the present conditions. own mind." CHAELRY LEVIS. college game is about all for the battery. The sions to observe Captain Glenalvin's best all events till some new sport can be found The magnates expect as bad a season next Charley Byrne "Get ont of the wet." was one of the most popular and-level-headed skill of the two Pennsylvania men men batters straining their spines to reach for the which will replace it, and what shall it be? yenr. so some of them have said, as they hud Mr. Soden "You should learn to appreci managers in the Southern League. Why he tioned of Highlands, of Harvard; Bowers, of sphere. Towards the close of the play, how "Ofcourse, 1 have never entertained foi tliis, because tor some reason, which they ate it when you have a good thing." has not been engaged to manage the Mont Yale; O'Connor, of Dartmouth, and Sexton, ever, the Angels took a spurt, and on a few one moment the thought that the pcunanl evasively admit, base ball has eot into a had Mr; Hart "I can see your destiny in your gomery Club again I cannot understand, as of Brown, is altogether too much for the bat hits and errors made the score 9 to 7, but Van shall fly over any club grounds save Chicago rut and it will take several seasons to get it eyes." Charley's ahilities as a manager and player ters they face. The absence of anythinglike settled dowu to business again aud closed at the close of the season of lS:Ki, anil if you out. The reasons they give lor its having Chris Von der Ahe "You are standing on arc too well known to need any further com hitting makes the game very uninteresting. the struggle with the score given. Pete Me- don't believe as I do I'll force you to it. gotten into the bad rut, when they go to tiie your head." ment at my hands. Charley's methods dur It. has been often'observed that the colle Nal'bpite.hed for Los Angeles, and while the ANSOX'S 1S93 TKAM. trouble of giving any at all, are not the real, Director Conant "Marry )n hnste, repent ing his connection with this League in the gians follow the professionals too slavishly in total hits made against him was not large, the "The same old team which batted the cir they know the at leisure." past season resulted in a snug balance on the safe shots came when they were most needed. cuit last season will be retained to a man tot true, simon-pure goods. If ledger for his employers, the rules. real cause, and no one is so foolish as to pre ODDS AND> KNPS. right side of the THE POLOISTS. One of the features of tbe play in this game next year's encounter with these additions: besides his team running the leaders to a the sume for a moment that they do not, they arc Jim McAleer has given up the idea of Manager Frank Selee had a very good was a remarkable catch by young McCarthy. McGinnis, the famous Montana pitcher; simply wasting their own time and money in singing in a church choir, and will, instead, close finish. Had Charley been so instructed He had a long backward run for the ball and phenomenal outfielcler and catcher. Long, and he would have made the winners in the sec house on the night of his opening at Chelsea, of tlie not remedying the evil. The expected con practice billiard playing all winter. and his eluo won in aclosely anil well-played stumbled as he cuugbt it, but held it although the crack second baseman, Taylor, tinued slump in base ball next season will Jack Doyle writes Charley Zimmer that ond heat do some tall hustling to beat his he sustained a bad fall. Michigan League, who played with Ishpcm. club out for the flag. Charley's record game. Tom McCarthy, of the Bostons, was my eye not be because that year is to be what is he is having an unusually pleasant winter at the referee. He acquitted himself very satis 'FRISCO GOT THE SERIES. ing last season. Besides these I have called "World's Fair" year. The holding of Holyoke, Mass. never failed to place him right up with fhe on a Southern League pilcher whom 11i» leaders. No matter who will fill his plnce factorily. Mike Kelly ma.de his first appea*' While the great battle was being fought lieve 1 can develop into a most wonderful the World's I'airinltWS will not, in the Jack O'Cnnnor and wife have b_een visit anee as a referee at Brockton on Saturday here between the leaders, San Jose and San opinion of many wjco follow the game, make ing in Sandusky for several dnys. They this season as manager of the Montys, Levis twirler ever a batsman faced. Kegardinj will be found hustling a team aloug uear the evening, and came in for an ovation. Hugh Francisco were playing in the Garden City Parrott, the man whom 1 secured from (In a difference to the bad of $1001) in receipts all have, now gone to St. Louis for the winter. Duffy will referee about all of the games that for tail-end honors. Very little interest was told. In easting about forexcnsesitisalways Pitcher A» Baehr. of the C. A. C. base ball top notch in some league. defunct llliuois-lowa Joliet Club late last No more upright or able manager ever trod will be played in Pawtucketaiid Providence. attached to the series, but some good bull was season, I shall certainly sign him again. The easy to find one. and foot ball teams is still convinced that Tim Keefe is also on the staff of referees. furnished to very small audiences. On Sat " '"here is something, though, that the mag- ball is very much alive. ELMER E. BATES. a diamond than kind-hearted, whole-souled, public have always noticed his misplays| genial Charley Levis. His players in every The result of having ball players as referees urday the teams played a ten-inning game they have never credited his good ones. ] naies may not have considered, which, J has been to make the game cleaner by far without a run being made on either side, aud think, it might he worth their while to. ANSON'S ANCESTORS. club he was connected with had tint feelings shall play him at third base next season and I of respect and admiration for him, and they than it has been iu the past. 0 to 0 was the score when darkness prevented will guarantee you the best third busemau iu .iave they looked back over the past, SPOKKS FROM THE HUB. further play. On Sunday two games were since about 1SSO', and made mental note of A Claim That Blue Blood Flows in the will never serve under a more capable or the National League. more honorable manager than jolly Charley. Duffy sees Morgan Murphy quite often, and played, and 'Frisco won both, thereby cap AS A BASE BALL TOWN. the progress that that Enelish-American Captain's Veins. turing the series. MILWAl'KKK tf:ime of foot ball is mak ing in this country? SOME OF THE NATIONAL LEAGUE'S savfjthat the latter is picking up rapidly and "Do 1 think base ball dead in Milwaukee, A correspondent sends the Pittsbure Dis of past years have, to will be undoubtedly all right when the next STAI.LINGS IS ALL RIGHT. you ask? Well, I should say not. It muj I'll venture to say that some of them have, patch a very interestingconiniunication about most fervid supporters and have judge from iheir late screeds on League base hall season begins. George Stalling! did not appear with the probably be dead for the time being, thii A. C. Anson, the ball player, and his ances methods, suddenly experienced a most pro Walter Burnham allows himself to be seen San Jose team last Saturday, but came up year, maybe next, but there will come tin POOII-POOHHD Al THE IDEA tors. Here is cart of it: nounced change of opinion on the intelli about twice a week. He intends to build a here to catch for the Harvards in the charity avalanche; it's got to slide. Why, ther< of that game ever commanding enough at "There is probably no professional nthlete gence and shrewdness of the rules of that house, and it is quite possible that he may game between the graduates of Harvard and isn't a hotter town on earth for the ganx tention at any time to interfere seriously with who has been moro extensively advertised or organization. In 1S.'K)-91 no more earnest locate near Providence. Mike Slattery, ball Yale. His work was really the feature of than this, and now that the Brotherhood iind base ball. While dealing editorially with one moro worthy of respect. A great deal hns and zealous defenders of League methods player and tailor, is looking a picture of the play, and his base-steal ing and long slides Association disputes have been thoroughlj the subject of foot ball a local paper says, been written of Mr. An^on that was incorrect; ever composed a sentence, but it seems that fashion and says that business is first-class. to the cushions made the spectators open settled, aud salaries of the players reduced tl lunong other things: some even stated that he was a Swede. Mr. disappointed ambition and destroyed hopes Captain Nash is having his busy season tlreir eyes. George took desperate chances a business basis, this town is bound to have 4 "iM:i almost universal Interest in football Anson's ancestors, paternal and maternal, are have changed their views materially, and now as a clothing merchant, aud he can hold in traveling from base to base, but invariably club sooner or later. When she does, she'll ho? iv special significance in view of the obvious Americans, and date buck for a number of gen they have become embittered critics of their his own with the best of them. made the goal, and it w:as his daring sprint have a good one, she always does. In th< decline of base bull. Thft former game can erations. Ilia paternal ancestor, Lord Anson, former idols' abilities and acumen. "Pop" Smith is not at Cambridge this year, ing oil the paths that brought his side the past ball players have iilways been paid ex° scarcely ba said to have attracted notice in this an Admiral of the English navy, whoso life and O. P. CAYLOR but is winteriug with his family at Bingham- winning run in the ninth inning. Statliugs, orbitant salaries, too great in proportion t< country before 1886, and since that year base vnyazes are recorded in separate volumes, re now devotes his time and intellect to con ton. by the way, is now in perfect health, but the earnings. Mind, I d) not mean by tliiU ball has been a waning star. It is only four sided for a short time in Virginia. Warren demning his former masters'apparent lack Ed Stevena, of the Boston Herald, ran for looks a trifle pale and thin after his illness. that they are being underpaid now, for thcj ye:ir* ngo since the Michigan team came up to An.wn, grandfather of Adrian, settled in New of financiering abilities and creative powers. State Senator on the Prohibition ticket at the I regret to say that an injustice was rioue to certainly are not; they are all receiving jus' Chicago and participated in the Thanksgiving York State. Sylvanu? Kice, maternal grand To follow O. P. Caylpr's advice on base ball last election and ran 79 votes ahead of his this player when fhe statement was made what they arc worth. game, and the Thanksgiving game became a father oi A. C. Anson, was a representative of legislation and reviving interest in the game ticket. He lives in the city of Everett,which that his mind had been affected by the acci L>OKSN'T FAVOK TRANSFERS. fixed institution in our calendar. Year by year would be. according to his ideas, to at once is noted for its remarkably pure spring- dent that caused the injury to his head. He "It is just barely possible that certain an old American family, and was born in New and physi- it has become a more important event, both in York. They were distinguished representatives place base ball on its '89 platform, to restore water. is now a well man, both mentally games of the National League series will hi the realm of athletics and in society. The as it to its original place in public estimation Ed Crane has been in the city for over a cnllyj and promises to retain a prominent played up here, that is, games which would of his family. His son, Henry Ansnn, was born MOUSE. position on the diamond for some years to semblage at the Thirty-fifth street grounds yes in York Sttito, aud was a pioneer of the Slate of and to fill the coffers of (he League magnates, week. JACOB C. otherwise schedule at Chicago, but I Imrdlj as in years gone by. If my attenuated friend come. think the venture would pay, because l>as< terday was such as never came together to see a Iowa, and he nre-empted land near the present ball is purely a local game, nnd what daei base bull game in Cliicago. Though the weather oitv of Marshalltown in 18i>2." wonld only calmly accept his dethronement TALK OF PLAYERS. SPORT VS. DOLLARS. from the official position of "defender of the Louis Balsz, as stated above, is no longer a Milwaukee care about the result oi a game was .such as tn feeep the timid and slothful in- The correspondent wants to know what the better still, seeing a game between Hostoi do'iry, all society was there in full regalia. magnates" and join hands with the others in Fruitless Manoeuvres Between Pitta- member of the Los Angeles aggregation. He or Pittsburg Dispatch's base ball editor thinks again placing that famous body once more was released tor alleged indifferent ball- and Chicago or any other clubs when she hai "Or course these Thanksgiving matches are about it. That worthy, who is, by the way, an burg, Chicago and Cincinnati. no representation? No, I don't believe tin but the climax of the season. For months, ever on the pedestal of success, it would be far tossing, and quit the team with a fine of $25 Englishman, replies: more to his credit, and his bile and venom W. C. Temple, who, in the early part of taken from his salary. Vanderbeck lost venture would be a financial success." since the weather became cool, tens of thous "I have nothing to say regarding thevaraclty the year, was president of the Pittsburg Club, A long foi low-shot at this juncture canvrc foot ball would have a chance to regain their former sigiit of tbe fact that the youngster had been ands of young men have been playing of the story. It may be true and it may not, power when needed to crush some enemy of was present at the first day of the League pitching good ball all year for him, aud the small party of friends to clap their liandi on the college campus or in tbe city athletic but there are points of resemblance between the meeting, but merely as a sort of looker-ou in as soon as he secured Phil and their appreciation was awarded b; grounil training and straining for admission to our national game. Venice. Al C. Buckenherger was empowered bounced him base ball captain and Lord George, the Admiral. THE TALKED-OF VISIT Knell. This man Vanderbeck who, before drinks for the crowd on "Anse." the crack teams. In tbe Knit, where the game The latter, who died about 130 years ago, wus to beat the drum for the Smoky City in the the season commenced, announced that he is older, the interest is more general, but it is of major league clubs to the Southern League little League band, but Mr. Temple could not never disheartened. He set sail once at the cities for practice against the clubs of those was connected with base ball "merely for the BYRNK NOT ALONE. growing in the West. It is probable that foot head of a big fleet to fight the Spaniards, »nd resist the temptation to run in and rub el sport there is in it," apparently lost all of ball has a greater hold already on young Ame cities has not resulted in any positive ar bows with the magnates. storms wrecked all his ships but one. Ho was rangement of such a tour but it has been bis sporting proclivities as soon as he was More Than One Magnate in Favor o rica than base ball ever had. If not, then it slill a fighter, even with one ship, and captured Col. Temple whispered sweet and low in tendered the franchise for Los Angeles, and Thorough Changes. certainly will have soon. suggested that as the early opening of the the ear of Ashley Lloyd, of the Cincinnati a town. Cantain Anson, of base ball fame, has Southern season would prohibit any games Club, and he painted lovely word pictures, transferred bis affections to the almighty Charles II. Byrue is the only advocate o "Of the merits of the two games no devotee of often had bis ranks depicted and his best men that kind being played, the opening date American dollar. The Los Angeles Express the 93-foot diamond on the new rules e >y three singles, an error, one double and a god (in a world to make, I'd make no wo- "Hito" PeekhRrj, BOW of Bradford, Pa., and riple, they scooped in six runs. Stalling?! man." 'ete McCoy,of Boston, bave been matched did not play, Harper taking hisplaee in right, to fight BASE BALL. THE STAGE. Minna K.' Gale, who lately became Mre. THE RING. »r a fat33 of $1000 a fide at Bridgeport, Ct., vhcre he succeeded iu making a circus catch. The score: Ilaynes, will hereafter print her name in the bills be latter part of December. Ptckham give* as ivay fifteen BAN jom. AB.R.B. T. A.I'SAS FHA'O. iB.H.B. T. A.« THE POPULAR TASTK. Minna Ga!e-Hayne3. pounds. McCoy is tba larger uia» McGuckeh.lfS 1110 l|P. Swce'v.w. 4 1 I 0 31 Tho newly established Theatre of Arts «nl MIDDLE-WEIGHT BATTLE. n every way. ErerMt.'n... 5 1118 (I D.8wre'r,rf.4 1 1 0 00 t Runs In the Direction of tho Unsub Letters in New York intends to charge $5 a acat The Pac.fic Athletic Club, of San Francisco, CALIFORNIA Dooley, 11,... 52271 Oil.evy, if...... 6221 10 VO DEFINITE RESULT IN THE COS- will have two fiehts LEAGUE. for tho performances next month, the first being stantial in Theatrical Matters. it will give. Kbrlxht, 2u..4 1 1 6 4 3'Jharp, 2K.'... 4 0 2 3 61 TELLO-GKEGOAI.VS FIGHT. etween Danny Ncedham, The Record. Clark, c.....'.. 4 1 2 8 0 0 ! Iteil/, 3b..... 3 1 0 8 70 NEW YORK, Nov. Augustus Thomas' latest play, "Surrender," of San Franoicco, and 29. If every seat nt lilly Smith, of Portland, TheOaklands still have a fighting chance rlcVey, cf... 5 1220 o'ipies C...... 4 002 20 very performance in the twenty-five lead- which eeems to have scored a hit in Boston, was Eiglity Hounds of Fighting Without and the otbor between lenny. 3b... 40112 O'llauley, cf... 4023 01 ng places of aunisamcnt really written some time before "Alabama." "ommy White, of Chicago, and "Australian for the pennant. Their four victories o er laipcr, rf....4 0110 Ojl'uwer, lb.....4 0 0 U 00 was filled and most Decisive Result The Battle De liilly" Jlurphy. Los Angeles has placed them but three and LookaWli,|i3 1^ 1 0 2 OTaliniug, p... 4 1^ 1 0 10 f the managers report overflowing houses By order of tho Commissioners of the District clared a Draw Details of >ver 260,000 persons went to the of Columbia all tbe theatres of Washington ^ At the Aric! Cluh, Philadelphia, Nov. £8, Dan Hie-half games behind the latter. But one Total...... 39 8 12 27 12 4J Total...... 3» 6 5 27 2U 3 theatre in the Fight. more week remains of the season, so the ean Jo(»...... o 0600100 1—8 lus city last week. This is a great number must be fitted throughout with electric lights. ?ag«n, the Western welter-weight pugilist, bet- championship of the second series will soon San Francisco...... 2 0010000 3—C vhcn it is remembered that few people go to Charles B. Powers, wbo was The battle for the middle-weight champion- er known as the "Montana Kid," who was t<» unl for a long time hip and a purse of $2500 between be decided. San Francisco has passed San runs San J so 2, San Francisco 1. Three- he theatre more than once in any week, connected with William II. Crane's company, Buffalo r.cet all corners at his weight, was knocked out lift bits McVi-y, H«n ey. Clark, P. Swimey, nd when the high, prices ,'ostcllo and Alexander (Jroggains took place he second round by Fred Morris, JluMoon'i Jose and is now in tUini place. The record y. Two-base hits Levy, Ebrlght. tor seats are con- has joined the executive staff of Nat Goodwin. to Nov. 21, inclusive, follows: Kacrifice idered. Defore the Coney Island Athletic Club night Colored Cyclone." ut« Lookaliaugli, P. tifl'eecey. Fust oo errors Siiu The new comedy just written by A. W. Pinero, f Nov. 28. The fight ended iu a draw « >ote 1, San FiauclscoS. First oo balls San J,«e 2, There are only ten cities in the United after Young Mitchell, the Calif.irnia middlc- T; 9 9 and which has been named "The American ighty rounds had C jPercent, ?au FraucUro 3. Leltoti bases SanJosb7, Siin Fran- itatcs having a population larger than this been contested. The )a?t i Oakland1 a Heiress," is not to be played in London until hirty rounds were very tame, scarcely iiny' reigbt pugilist, who recently refused to meet isco 8. Stolen base; £brii Hone, right half hack...... 158 5.07 maleficent influences of the betting ring, con spirit is kept «'j* of it. Ikf.., js re»son why direction of F. N. Watriss,'92. During the Uomaus, full back...... ,... .., 101 5.09 tains within Itself »be elenjeits of certain to influence need be otherwise than wholesome. first few weeks the practice in the rowing FOOTBALL. TALK. deoay." At to the c«pt»in of Yale's foot ball team for AQUATIC. room was devoted to the body motions, with Hinkey, I.ft end...... 158 610 21 Ben year, noihing is definitely known at pies- out oars, for almost every liiau has had no Winter, left tackle...... 171 20 previous experience. Within the last few BlcCren, left guard ...... 186 6.113 18 SAI/T CITY SAYINGS. ent. If Bliss decides to return to college he THE LATE CHAMPION. CHAMPIONYALE. Snllmau, ctntre...... 204 6.02 19 will undoubtedly be the unanimous selection of days the oars have been taken np, but with Hickuk, ri«lit guard...... 192 6.02 18 Close of and Comment Upon the Lo the team, and his election to the position is fa Details of the Last Illness and Death fixed seats. About thirty-five men are now Wallii, riglil t.ckls...... 170 5.10^ 20 working, but the heavier foot ball men :ire PRIN'CETON BEATEN IN THE FINAL, cal Foot Ball Season. vored by Yale's trainer. Bliss, at the same of O'Connor. GAMK. Greenwsy. ri«ht end...... 160 6.01 20 expected to come out after Christmas. The StcCoruiick, quarter back...... 152 5.06 20 SYRACUSE, Nov. 28. Editor SPORTING time, is the only available man Yale has, and TORONTO, Nov. 28. Four years ago last present candidates are too light to fill the L. BliM,left half back...... 155 6.07% 20 closed here there seems to be a general feeling that he will The Tigers Fall to Score A Great LIFE: The foot ball season Thursday Thanksgiving Day William boat satisfactorily. The men are divided into D. Hllu, right half back...... 157 5 07 28 Thursday Inst. At Star Park the Syracuse bo the captain. O'Connor became champion oarsman of Contest Before 2O.OOO People- Butterworth, Tail \>»tt...... 154 611 21 two squads, according to weight. In eacli Athletic team encountered the Syracuse Uni The long step forward taken by Pennsylva America by a well won victory over John squad are two crews. Miimford and Kales, The Game in Detail. Snbstitues Yale, Norton and Cochran, versity boys. The field was covered with nia this year has been exceedingly gratifying, Teenier on the Potomac at Washington. guards; Messier and who luive had some previous experience, are Yale won the annual foot ball gnme with ends; Keill and Beard, about two inches depth of snow and there and was due to wise management, skinful train To-day his mortal form lies prostrate, laid stroking the heavier crews, and Stewart is Priuceton on Manhattan Field Thanksgiving Armstrong tackles; Adee, quarter back; was fun galore for the players and spectators. low by the last opponent of human kind. backs; Thorne, full ing and hard work, the players themselves hav stroking t lie light ones. Work on tin; ma Day afternoon by a score of 12 to 0. Yale Graves and DeWitt, half About 150 people shivered and shook in the ing stopped at scarcely any effort. The flack- His demise iu the bloom of manhood, in the chines is followed by a run iu the open air. made two touch-downs and two goals. The back. grand stand and about the field, but seemed full possession of all his vigor .and powers, Prineeton McCauley, end; McFarlund, up in the Yale game was to be regretted, but first touch-down was made by L. Bliss on a to be enjoying themselves, judging from the those who know the tremendous strain involved will cast a gloom wherever followers of the run from midfield, after two minutes of play. guard, Fiscus, tackle; Flint and Buruett, half generous volleys of applause that rang out oar are found. His death is all the sadder Ripples. backs; Alien, full back. in working up to a first-class place will readily The University nnd lona boat clubs will mnko The second was made after twenty minutes over the field. Captain Johnson, of the Ath make allowances. coining at a time wheu he was forming plans >f play in the second half, by Stillman, on a The average weight of the two teams was letics, was decidedly anxious to win and for an active programme, when he was vast improvements in their buat houses iu Fair- blocked kick. It was a flute. The ball exactly the same, each being 168J pounds. urged his players from start to finish. The The prospects for next year's Yale team (ire hoping that next year the World's Fair mount 1'ark this winter. truck StiUman in the breast and bounded The average age of the Princeton team was college boys played well,and their opponents rosy to the undergraduate;. AVinter, Butter- might give him an opportunity of meeting The West Philadelphia lioat Club, of tho >ver the goal line, thirty yards away, where 20 years and 7 months, that of the Yale team had a hard tussle to win by 4 to 0. Crabtree, worta, McCrea, Stillman, Hiokok, Sanford and the Australian scullers. Not alone us an Scnuylkill Navy, will build an up-river houee ifnle's centre fell on it. 19 years and 7 mouths. of the St. John's team, appeared in the Ath Greenway will be in college surely, and of the oarsman was he respected and revered. As a on the west, side of the Scbuyikiil River, near The umpiring of Mr. Coffin was by no The average weight of the rush lines was letic eleven. There were no particularly substitutes there will be Beard, Thorn, Graves man he was highly regarded. Never had Foils sta-.ion, befure another rowiagscason cornea means satisfactory to the Princeton men. Princeton, 176J pounds; Yale, 177 pouuds.3 brilliant plays. and the other members of the present freshmar there been the slightest stain on his reputa around. Both teams played off side, but Yale was Referee W. A. Brooks, Harvard. The event in sporting circles during the team. Captain McCormick, it is said, will not tion, and he remained an example of integ tluipire--S. V. Coffin, Wesleyan. bout at the Arrangement) are already being made in never penalized. On the contrary, Princeton past week was the sparring (?) return for a poei-graduate course, but it is re rity aud conscientiousness to the rowing Columbia Colleu'e for tlio boating scnson nejt Jras set back repeatedly. On one occasion Place and date Manhattan Field, Nov. Alhambra between Mr. Joe Dunfee and Mr. ported that Laurie Bliss will be in college again world. These qualities won him an enviable 24, 1892. Tom Cawley. The affair had been exten next year. vear, and R call for volunteers has met with where Princeton punted and Yale caught, and exalted place in the ranks of professional many responses, giving a rosy prospect lor the (he ball was brought back to the kicking Touch-downs L. Bliss, 1; Stillman, 1. sively advertised and every seat in the house Next year will probably see some changes in sport. They were well illustrated iu the point and given to Yale. Goals kicked from touch-downs Butter- was sold before Hie doors opened with the ex time of defeat. biuo and while on the water. worth, 2. the College Association. A broad rearrange George Uubenr. the Enuii^h champion oars Princeton's nearest break at Yale's goal ception of the gallery, anjj a mad rush was ment would unite Yale, Pennsylvania, Prince- RUNNING DOWN. was on a drop kick by llomans from the Injured L. Bliss (Graves substituted). made for that section wheu the lid of the box ton, Harvard and Cornell. But that Harvard The champion passed away at 2.25 P.M. man, has aecrpttd (Jearge llusiucr's challenge to twenty-five yard line. The ball missed the Time of game 2.45. ofiice was raised. last Wednesday, in the presence ot his broth row ;i single sv;ull race nver the Thames clixui- In conclusion we mny say that aft»r the will agree in anything for the sake of the game Sports goal by about two feet. The rough, playing The Dig auditorium was jammed, and when is scarcely to be expected, nnd any prediction ers, sisters and several other relatives. For pionship course, fur $1000 .1 side and tho was about even on both sides. About 20,000 first surprise of Yale's scoring a touch-down Messrs. Dunfee and Cawley made their ap some months he had complained of a feeling man cup. lli.smcr left tor England last week. within four minutes of the opening ot the into bedlam. Jlr. made at urcsent would only be gues.'work. In peot>le saw the game from the grounds and pearance the place turned tho meantime it may be said that Pennsylva of depression, which he endeavored in vain Tho Cornell Navy has sent the Gallonau^h ilxnit 2000 from the surrounding hills and game, all was hard, stubborn work on both llill, of the Alb.iny Telegram, acted as ref to shake off, and which became more marked workc at Philadelphia an onlcr for an eUlu- sides, between two elevens which appeared eree, and had n very interesting time trying nia's prospects for a good team next year ore .ron viaduct. L. Bliss was injured in the already bright. as time wore on. His general health was not ourcj racing shell to bo constructed of a'utnin- lecoud half, and Graves took his place. to be as equally matched as any two that to stop the fighters from eating one another. as good as it had been, but he did not allow iuui, and, Miould it prave siiti.-fiiiitury, it will bo DETAILS OF THE GAMK. ever contended for the palm. But two rounds were fought when the affair In the Snutb, Thanksgiving Day, several his drooping spirits to interfere with con u.-cd by tho 'Varsity crew in the races nuxt Yale's eleven was the first on the field. was stopped by the police. The crowd left notable foot bull games were played. At Lex- scientious preparation for his different races. spring. the place in disgust. The exhibition was ington, Ky., Kentucky University beat Cincin The coin was tossed. Captain King called PENNSY'S TRIUMPH. At Rochester, where G:\udaur and iiosmer Tho Mnnayunk Boat Club celebrated their the iall correctly. He chose the northwest supposed to be uuuer the management of the nati 2? to 0, and ut Louisville the Sewaneo team defeated O'Connor nnd Hanlnn, thechaiiipion The Wesleyan Team Beaten With Central City Athletic Club. Inquiry as to of tho University of the South and tbe Louis thirteenth anniversary of the organization ol the foal, thereby securing theadvautaze of a btirt' attributed the result to a slight illness, bntat club, Nov. 24, in their boat house at the foot Dreeze. On an opt-n play, the line being Despatch and Skill. who compose the C. C. A. C. elicited the in ville Athletic Club eleven played a tie game, Orilliu, where they were again vanquished, formation thnt Mr. '"Yank" Suilivan was each scoring 6 points. At Niisbville, North of Gieen lime, Man.'iyunk. A banquet, fol- ipread out and then wheeling into interior- At Philadelphia, upon the Germantown Mr. O'Conuor declared that he was in perfect lowc I by a. vocal and instrumental concert and snce, Liurie Uliss made nine yards running Cricket Club's ground at Munheini, Thanks president, vice president, secretary, treasurer Carolina University beat Vanderbilt University health. lo the left. Pie was brought down by Trench- and board of directors. Messrs. Dunfee and 24 to 6. At Knoxvillo Walker Forrest beat Ten presentation of med-tU won bv tho nituib'-rs on giving, Pennsylvania University played her HIS LAST RACE. l.nbor Day nt the athletic gniues of f.he Catholio ird. "Pop" Bliss inado five through left final games of the season with Wesleyan and Cawley "flew" at each other from the time nessee University 10 to 0. Speaking of the dead oamiinn's condition tackle, being thrown by King. Then Laurie hostilities beenu until they ended. Mr- Dun- U;iicn ut .Nr < s'liiminy F.tlls, uas an inte-e-ting won by .'i-1 to 0. And uou- for the first time Nothing will bo done about the election of « while training for the Orillia nice, his athletes were: Daniel Bliss made the run of the day, started for in the history of inter-collegiate foot ball is tee is said to be very desirous ot having an Yale captain until Camp and McClung return trainer, James Kice, said yesterday: '!On tenure. Tho succL'ss'ul right end, and, aided by the interference of other shy at Cawley either in pulilic or pri Sept. 26, the dny practice was commenced, A. Wiihnre, Fre.ienck J. Milon ami PutricK the University of Pennsylvania ranked be admitted, how from California. McCormick and "Lnurie" Maxwell. Pn'si'l.'nt Christopher Fitzpatriuk, of Sreenway, McConuack and "Pop" Bliss among the leaders, for by her victory over vate. One fact seems to Bliss will probably return for post-gra lunle O ! Connor weighed 1711bs., nnd two days later passed all the Princeton players and scored a ever, and that is that these men can never at 16T>i|. The weather Uif Angelus Club, making the presentation Wesleyan siie steps into second place, and have a match for points. It will have to be courses next year; both have said most decidedly he tipped the scales s h .-epcbc^ touch-down. The run was forty yards in should have the honor of playing the decid that they will not be candidates for the cap was pretty cold then, and I'or that reason the length. Huttcnvorth kicked the goal. Score, to a final. They pocketed about $1200 each The Chicago Yacbt Club, it is stated, are mak ing game for the inter-collegiate champion out of the affair. G. WHIZ, taincy. It is probable that neither will now be loss for only four spins was too rapid. He StoO. Time, 2m. ship next year in New York with Yale. induced to accent and the members of the team always came in from bisrows nearly dry,and ing ai ruD£Vuicnts to establish a V/eatern naval Morse made twelve yards on the V. Poe Despite the one-sidedness of the score, the think that the honor lies between Buttcrworth when a man does not perspire in such a ease acalejiy. The proposed location is Ea-t End. failed to gam. A fumble in the centre and battle was not by any mentis a walk-over for I'unls and Kicks. and Hinkey. Both will be juniors. it is a very bad sign. We recognized that Park, on tbe Chicago lake fr nt, near Fifty-liist Homans kicked to Yale's ten-yard line. the local collegians. Thcground\vas foughtfor Mr. Coffin, of Wesleyan, baa entirely lost his Billy was not as fit physically as he should strevt. Ge.triiO M. Pullman, Potter Painter, Laurie Bliss muffed, but was given a free The foot ball SC:ISOM ended at Cornell Thanks but he would never admit Hint he was and uiiiny other wealthy citizens are members inch by inch, and every advantage was only prestige as an umpire. giving Day. Taking into consideration tbe be, tateh for interference. Pop Bliss made fif the result of the hardest kind of work. The Of 17 games playid between Yale and Prince- failing. He rowed at Ib'olbs. at Orillia, and if the club. Incidentally, tho project provides teen through left tackle. Another fumble University of Pennsylvania enteredthe game comparative newness of the game there, the re at the trialstbere HanlHii came in the fresher fin ilitics. for rei:ei\ inj; t e foreign yachts thnt ton since and including 1876 Prineeton has sume of tbe results of the game is extremely fave the ball to Princeton. Poe went severely handicapped, as the majority of won 6 and Yale 10. man. That lie was not in good health goes will visit Chicago during the World's Fair. It through left tackle for three yards and Lea creditable. Cornell sustained only one defeat, Toronto men had their men were sutiering from previousiujur- T.-iomas, captain and half hack of tbia year's without saying. Then the is proposed to have two instructors sent to Chi through right tackle for three. The Tigers ies, and it was nothing but pure grit that kept by Harvard, and it is the general impression the misfortune to upset a couple of days be cago by tbe United States Government, nnd irere playing a hard and snappy game. Ext-tcr fo'>t b.iH team, has entered the medical there that she could have defeated Princeton. fore the race, and O'Connor never seemed to them in the game. On the other hand, Wes school of tlio University of Pennsylvania. oni-e n year to b;ive the c*dets from Annapolia Horse gained three yards through centre leyan brought an eleven that is admitted to Pennsylvania and \Wlevnn, and scored against, get over the chill he received." visit tbe institution to obtain a little lako prac ind Homans tried to drop-kick a goal from be the finest that has ever represented that in Tne lliirvar'i and Ydls froshuien mot on Jarvis and perhaps defeated, Yale. 0*good, the famous HIS LAST ILLNESS. tice. ilie twenty-five-yard line. He failed. stitution, and all of the men werein first-class Field and played one of the grandest football half back, despite ureat pres«ure to stay at Cor A short time after he returned home, he McCormick gained seven on the wedge games of the reason, 6 to 6 bein^ the score. nell, left last Monday for Philadelphia to enter The news that a challenge for the Ameno*' physical trim. In addition to this, the strong grew so ill that he was compelled to go to from Lord Bunravon eems from Yale's twenty-five-yard line and Pop wind in the first half of the game materially On Thanksgiving D*y Georgetown Univer the University of Pennsylvania, bed for a few days, but on Thanksgiving cup is on the way Bliss went around the right end lor three to have stirred matti-rs up a bit at tbe New assisted the visitors, and compelled the sity beat Columbia A. A. in the deciding game The foot ball season ends with Pennsylvania, evening he arose and went fora walk with or more r«rds. Butterworth kicked to Princeton's 'Varsity boys to resort to the centre game. fir the championship of the District of Colum for tho first time in tho history of the came, Eddie Durnan. He returned home much Y<;rkY»eht Club. Eiery day a score forty-five-yard line. Morse caught and Thayer was not called on at all to punt, worse, and never left his bed afterwards. On of well known yachtsmen gather in the club's bia by 12 to 0. ranking second only to Yale, as Harvard's rending room and talk over the situation. Hin'key threw him. Wright's tackle threw except to kick the goal, which he missed. Yale is still champion, and not a single one of anomalous position debars her from any claim Nov. 14 he grew delirious, and two nurses Lea with no gain. The teams lined up as follows: were got from the General hospilal. l)rs. Everyone from Commodore Gerry down to tbo her opponents has sueceedcJ in scoring on her to a ranking oxccat with the colleges against liall boy at the club house seems to be delighted Morse made two yards through the centre. Wesleyan University. plays. A comparison of Grasett and Temple did their best, and did Poe tried the centre, but failed. The fight during the se.ison, which was brought to a close which she actually at tho |iro*| ect of a race. Tbe fnct that tho Smith (CapU)...... Left end...... Smiutoaa Thanksgiving Day. scores would seem to show that Harvard was not adandon hope till Tuesday. At 2 o'clock was still in Yale's territory. Homans tried in tho morning his condition gre.v eo cab e from horl Dunraven to General Paine to punt. Greenway got through like a flash sT.'ri«::::r..:.::::::} Left ^^...... ^,^fy Trie Tucoma, loot b.ill team went over to the intrinsically stronger than Pennsylvania, but it bore no signature c.iused souia of tho club men is probable that Pennsylvania would have put serious that the last sacrament of the Church ind threw him, the ball being Yale's on the CutH...... Left gniml...... Ollnr Queen City of the Sound, Nov. 24, and con- was administered. He revived a little at IU to tniuk that it might nut be genuine. Mr. fourth down. PrincPton losing ten yards <-'bb...... Oiiitr* ...... Adams tostel with tho Seattle toarn. The homo team up a better game against Harvard, had not the N»wtuu ...... Uiuht guard ...... Thormou for a meeting bctxvcen the col o'clock, but the favorable symptoms quickly Kersey, who represents Lord Dunraven on this through Unmans" slowness. Butterworth won by a score of 8 to 0. arrangements passed away. He had alternative spells of side uf tbe water, confirmed tbe news Monday (rent through right tackle for five pards, and Princeton has scored just once against Yale leges failed, than she did against Yale. consciousness and delirium, and shortly be by saying tbut a ehal'entre had been sent. Liiurie Bliss tried the centre, but lost the Ponifro)...... Right cod...... (Capl.) Sclioff since 1S85. Tnat was in 13S9, when Princeton In tho West on Thanksgiving Day the Boston fore his death he bade his relatives an affec defeated tbe Chicago A. C. team 18 all. won. 111 t) 0. Since 1S85 Yale has made S» A. A. team tionate good-bye. His spirit fled while he PEORIA PICKINGS. YALB'S HOLDING. to 12. At Detroit Cornell beat the Universi'y of I'nee...... points to 10 for Princeton. slept at 2.25. During his short illness, he Poe jumped for but missed a wild pass from Li-o...... Left half back...... Camp The University of Virginia, at Cbarlottes- Minhiznn, 30 to 10. At Indianapolis Purduo talked, in his delirium, of rowing, aud tbe The Prospect For Local Base Ball in King, and Green way fell on the hall cleverly. Fordjco...... ville, started the college foot ball movement in University best Depsiuw 32 to 6. At Piltsburir Orillia boot race was a topic ever present. 93. Pop Bliss'signal was given, but Trencliard Lohiuh beat tho Pittsburg A. A. team 21 to 0. He felt the loss of it very much. Woke through and downed him for a loss of Bight half back...... Thompson the South, and now there is scarcely a Southern At Milwaukee Wisconsin beat Evannton 20to 6 PKOHIA, 111., Nov. 25. Editor SPOKTIMO State that does not have games. TJIli LAST RITKS. LIKIC: The cold weather has set in, and it tve yards. Leu broke through and threw L...... At Champagne, III., Illinois University beat Immediately on the death of the great oars Bliss for a loss of five moru. Yule wns Rcferw Mr. De lliirt. nf Storeoc' Iiintitutn and At Wilmington, Del., Nov. 24, Swarthmore will soon be time to start the bull rolling for Oranto Alhlntic dull. Umpire Mr. Da. bid. of I.e- Slagg's Chicago team 28 to 12. At Pittsbury man the hotel was locked up, nnd cards an tbe season of 'SI3. There has neen very little iwnriled five yards for holding. Butterworth liigh. Tc.nnli-dowii! Tlnyir 2, C»nip 2, Hcean 1, Co lege bout tho Warren A. A. team 12 to 0. Toronto A. A. defeated Pitlsb rg A. A. 7 to 2 nouncing the sad event were pinned on the mule two yards through rinht tackle. The Same date and |>l:\oa Annapolis beat the Dela talk of base ball here of late, foot ball Jiav- Miickfy 1, Thomson 1. Ooalu Thiiyer 3. Injur«-d at tho Association game. At Kansas City Uni portals. Hanlan arrived a few minutes after ing become tlie popular sport, and certain it 1'iger forwards were breaking through and l;fo, Shirk aud Fag*. Ibreo quarter-hour balvei ware Field Club's toarn 12 to 6. versity of Kansas beat University ot Missouri his rowing partner's demise, r.nd h«j left the tackling hard. Buiterworth made three were played. is if it were a summer game it would take At Lancaster, Nov. 24, Franklin and Mar 12 to 4. hotel after viewing the remains to send tele tbe place of base ball with the public. The rards through right tackle, and L. Bliss five It was a significant fact thnt during the shall had a walk-ovor with the Philadelphia to the surprise of grams to Gaudaur, Hosuier, J. A. St. John, rnrds. Butterworth kicked to Priuceton's first half Pennsylvania did not lose the ball At Atlanta, On., Nov. 26, gtimes between the High School eleven and Amateur Swimmiu? Club, winning by a score of an immense crowd of spectators, the University Teenier, MeKay and other rowing men. Al visiting teams have been largely attended, 25-yard line. once on lour downs, but she made two or 30 to 0, after two 30 minute halves. most every prominent sporting man in the Morse dove through left tackle for a three- three costly fumbles, and, as is the usual of North Carolina foot bail team defeated the and the games were very interesting. At Atlanta, Ga., Nov. 21, an immense crowd University of Virginia eleven by a ecore of 26 countiy called to view the remains during There are rumors afloat of a new league for rani gain. Then Poe, Lea and Morse failed state of aflairs, she got the worst of two or the afternoon. io gain ground through Yale's line. Homnns three decisions of the referee. Wesleyan put saw the University of Virginia foot ball team to 0. Virginia claimed the championship ot next year, with Jacksonville and Peoria, defeat Trinity Co'logc, of North Carolina, for the the South, a title which the North Carolina The funeral took place on Friday. At ft named us starters; but (here are many rea Bunted to Princeton's fifty-yard line. Lnurie up a remarkably strong game aud several o'clock in the morning mass was celebrated Bliss went around the right end for a fifteen- times menaced the local team's goal. Once cli:iui| iooship of the South, by a score of 4G to 4. teum did not accord them. Aocordinzly thi- sons why Peoria mny not hnve a ball club in St. Patrick's Church by Kev. Fattier next year. However, it is possible that the fard gain, and Butterworth went through- but six inches were between her and a touch F->,it bull is taking a strong hold on the game was arranged between the two teams to Croghan, and at 3 r. M. a short funeral ser right tackle for five yards, being followed by down. At these critical moments the Penii- P.icific Coast. On Saturday, Nor. 12, the Uni close tho series there, and the greatest interest opening of thesenson will find this city once vice took place in the same edifice. The re more in the field. If Mr. Lnnder, of llock- Pop Bliss for two yards more.- L. Bliss went sylvanians tackled like fiends, and despite versity of Cali.forum eleven defeated the was manifested in the result. The Virginia mains were interred in St. Michael's Cem iround right end for four yards. Butter- of the Wesleyan Olympic Athletic Club eleven, of San Francisctor men, when they saw defeat inevitable, slugged fiird. will kindly "ring off" on the other the desperate onslaughts etery. The pall bearers were: Con Knright, fellow he will do the nativen of this section a K-orlh gained two yards, but the ball was back the line of Pennsylvania could not be 5 to 4. a great deal and played a very rough game. Kd. Hanlan, Jas. Kogers, Fred. Mossop. J. J. frinceton's on the fourth down. At the conclusion of tho game a handsome t'nvor. The best way to settle that dispute is swerved an inch. The second foot bull eleven of the Columbia Kyan and W. C. Kennedy. to tnke a gun and put a charge of lead square Princeton lost live yards, .Yale playing In the second half the scoring wag much Athletic Club i»nd tbe Georgetown University punch bowl wns presented to the victorious itronger. Homans kicked and Laurie Bliss having the ad between the two "1's" of the Lengue and kill more rapid. Pennsylvania, plived at Washington, Nov. 30. Tho score was: team by a a young ladv chosen to represent CANOEISTS IX COXFEIIEXCE. it forever. Something new would bring bet muffed the ball, but saved it by railing on it. vantage of the wind, played more of a kick Georgetown University, 10; Columbia Ath- them, Miss Cornelia Jackson. He gained nine yards, Butterworth two wns apparent. In ter luck, ami perhaus more brains, to help ing game, and the result letit Club, 0. Lorin F. Deland, Iho inventor'*of the flying The American Canoe Association handle the affairs. HUD. fards and L. Blirs two yards. dividually the playing was not of the bril The Athletic Association foot ball team, of wedire usi'd'by Harvard against Yale, is the hus Selects Long Island Park, Out. PKINCETON'S I,AST CHANCE. liant order seen against the Princeton team, band of Margaret Duland. tbo w/iter. He is The annual mooting of the executive com although the work of all the men was fault Philadelphia, played a championship match at The ball went back and forth, changing Trenton, N. .!., Nov. 26, with tho Trenton not a Harvard man, but is fond of the crimson, mittee of the American Canoe Associatien hands several times for holding, and here less. Thomson, who played right half back and will give them tho benefit of his many re Wiis held in the British-American Hotel at in place of Knipe, put up a phenomenal Shifts, tbe Athletics winning,aftera close game, Ivns where Princeton lost her chance to score, by one goal to nothing. searches. He is a student of tho art of war Kingston, Ont., Nov. 17. Tbe delegates pres Poe failing when there was only one man be game. He made two brilliant runs, one of fare, which he applies to the gridiron field. This ent \vere: C. V. Wynne, Albany; W. C. Law Catarrh tween him and Yale's goal. ninety and one of seventy yards, in which he The Princeton authorities have refu?el to al low their freshmen foot ball tenrn to visit Phila wedge was simply one of Napoleon's methods rence, N. J.; J. N. McKeudrick. Gait; K. B. Ta R eomhlutio!;ftl Jiii'l tut n local ilise isc. nnd UITP- In the next scrimmage King was injured dodged almost the entire Wesleyan team, Edward?, Lindsay; J. W. Sparrow, Toronto; fore It CHuuut 1>H cured by 1> cat a; pl.cutu ns. It tu- and was tackled no less than four times on delphia, and in consequence the game with the for turning the enemy's flank. In an inter In his weak knee. He was laid out for five view Mr. Deland says: "I have what I thitik II. ApDolonio, Boston; \V. B. Stephens, .New qiiirus a cuti-titutiunul remedy likn MootJ'a Saraapii- minutes. The Princeton men stood np and each run. Camp also played a brilliant University of Pennsylvania froshuien, arranged York; W. B. Huntingdon, Rome, N. Y.; W. rilla, which, uoiking through th<* Mood, eff-cts a per- game. For Wesleyan, Gordon and Fordyce fur \ov. 30, has been cancelled. are strong iilnys. I have in mind one sequence felled when he resumed his place. Prince- of plays from a down, which can boused right C. Kent, proxy for C. E. Archibald, Mon maurnt euro of catarrh t>y t-riKiicatlug (tie mifiiritjr Ion could not advance the ball. Ilotnuns and were the life of the work. The tackling of Of this year's Yale eleven Stillman, McCrea, treal; R. E. Burns aud Lieut, Col. Cotton, Which causes ami prom»t(