THE SPORTING••PTRIOHT, 18*1 »Y THt • PONTVNa Lirt MJ». CO. ENTIHCD AT FHILA. F. O. «• «IC«NB CLASS UATTCH. LIFE VOLUME 22, NO. 3. PHILADELPHIA, PA., OCTOBER 14, 1893. PRICE, TEN CENTS.

a conference in Boston and harmonized pany, limited to ten (10) for the same all the differences which rendered it purpose. Mr. Cushman, who Is a popu­ problematical whether tha annual Yale- A VIRGINIA LEAGUE. THAT COAST LEAGUE. lar manager in Milwaukee, has met with LATE NEWS BY WIRE. Harvard game would be played at much success, and of course local capital ACASEOFHIND8IGHT. Springfield. The game is a fixture. would prove more successful in running A mass meeting of the students of the SUCH AN ORGANIZATION LIKELY TO THE HARRIS SCHEME AS VIEWED IN a club than foreign. Charley Cushmin'e DODBLE SEASON OFFICIAL BASE BALL INFORMATION Yale Law School was held Oct. 11, at crowd is sure to secure th» Milwaukee THE DISCARDED which it was voted to form a foot ball franchise. FROM LEAGUE HEADQUARTERS. eleven from the material in that depart­ BE FORMED. THE NORTHWEST. The projectors of the Western League PLAN FINDS A FRIEND. ment of the university. The following should not fail to adopt a salary limit officers were elected: Manager, Albert one that will stand with, an efficient SPORTING NEWS FROM ALL POINTS. A. Moore, Oakland, Cal.; captain, George The Veteran Organizer, Ted Sullivan, The Ex-Pacific League People Favor­ officer to enforce it. President Yon der Ahe Regrets Tbat F. Sanford, New Haven. Games will GOOD NOMINATIONS. bo arranged1 with most of the New Eng­ Has the Scheme in Hand and able, Bat Not Sure ol California's William Furlong, the ex-umpire, now It Was Ever Abolished and Favors land colleges and with other Yale teams. an attorney of this city, who knows the Manager Barnie to Take a Ball Team ______game thoroughly, and one who does not ABSURD RUMORS Will Push It to a Successful Con­ Ability to Stand the Financial Pace hold the position for the revenue (as he It's Revival as a Boon to Unlncfcy to California Latest Engagements is well fixed financially), would make About Impossible Deals in Connec­ clusion. Involved. an exceptionally good president of the Clubs. and Releases ol Ball Players An­ tion With the Cincinnati Club. League, It is doubtful if he would ac­ Cincinnati, O., Oct. 11. Doubtless -his cept, and knowing him intimately, I Manager T. P. Sullivan, late of the Portland, Ore., Oct. G. Editor "Sport­ have not broached the subject to him St. Louis, Oct., 10. President Von der nounced More New Cycle Re­ winter win see the Cineinnatis mixed up Nashville Club, of the Southern League, ing Life" Considerable talk was cre­ Abe is in favor of the League returning in a few deals of moment, but the rumors and perhaps he would not like my bring­ is in Washington, where he said he sold ated here lately by an article ing his name forward. If so, it is the to the double championship scheme again that are now going around are the es­ a piece of property on which he cleared that appeared in the "Examiner,"' next season. "The present organization cords Billiard Movements. One story is being cir­ head and not the heart that is to blame, sence of folly. about $$000, and felt happy. The 12- which was to the effect that a Coast and I hope "Billy" will take it as such is a bulky one, and every club cannot culated that New York has offered club league in the South, he said, was League was being agitated by several when he reads this article. be leader in the race, which, of course, BARNIE'AT THE HELM. Davis for Arlic Latham. Even if they a failure, and next year the League will of the magnates of the late California "Tommy" Andrews, sporting editor of results m the interest of the sport dying had, and Cincinnati let "Lath" go, they reduce the circuit to eight clubs. League, and particularly by Henry Har­ the "Evening Wisconsin." is running a out in the cities represented by tail-end He is Going to Take a Team to Cali­ would give up their brainiest man. A Manager Sullivan informs us he is ris, late manager of tho San Francisco sporting column that delights the sports teams," said the Boss President to a team of Lathams at the bat, in the field going to put in the fall organizing a team, aud who at one time managed and all those athletically inclined. His "Post-Dispatch" man. "This injures fornia. and on the bases would win any pen­ AVhen he gets the Portlands, to the great sorrow of financially every club in the League, to "Sporting Life." league in Virginia. columns of news are clear and new.sy Special nant in any Leagua ever organized. through with that he will take a look the cranks of this section. and making quite a reputation for his and.it strikes md a remedy will be heart­ Kansas City, Oct. 13. Captain Nash, Another fishy story is being circu­ and if condi­ DKAWBACKS TO THE SCHEME. ily welcomed. Now, the fact that a that he over the Western field, paper in the Northwest. Just the gentle­ x>f the Bostons, said while here lated that Boston has offered "Link" tions are favorable, will invest some It is very doubtful if a Coast League man the new club wants for official club starts out playing losing ball is not had made up his team for the Cali­ Long and Jack Stivetts for Bid MeFhee. of his money in a Western League club. would be very welcome to the magnates scorer. Do not overlook this, officers always due to weakness in the ranks. fornia jaunt. It will be managed by If they did and Cincinnati did not grab In A combination of unfortunate circum­ Ted was one of the few managers in of this league the coming season. of the new club! a roll­ Manager Barnie, of the Louisville Club, it they would miss a good thing. These the Southern League who paid his play­ the first place, the very recent dis- Phil. Ledcrer, the popular Broadway stances frequently starts the ball and will be made up as follows: Nichols tales show that interest in the Reds has ers every penny due them up to the bandinont of the California League is ing, and by the time the team gets in and Carsey, pitchers; Kittredge aud cigar man, would make a good secretary good shape again the players become dis­ not ceased with the close of the cham­ day he turned his Nashville team and still fresh in their minds, and they look for the local club, as he is popular with the Ganxcll, catchers; Beckley, first base; pionship season. Captain Comiskey is franchise over to the Southern League. at it, no doubt, in this light, that if the all classes. gusted because the club is among Lowc, second base; Long, short stop; "elected" to remain here another year, people refused to support a league last tail-enders in the championship race. Nash, third base; Davis, left field; Tom and there wasn't a bit of truth in the St. season, to treat them with the national This knocks all the enthusiasm out of Brown, centre field; McCarty, right BASE BALL IN VIRGINIA. would be push­ them and the result is they continue to Louis advices that he would again be game the coming season NEW YORK CLUB'S FINANCES. put up a listless game. The patrons of field, and Kelly, extra man. The start found handling the Browns. The State League Contest Ended ing it on to them, so to speak; and, as will be made from Chicago Sunday league stopped opera­ The $35,OOO Bonds Will Not be Can­ the sport are unwilling to put up to see There is a suspicion that Frank Ban­ Pitcher QuarJes at Home, Etc. it was, when this this kind of ball, and the gate receipts night. The team will remain in Cali­ croft's hat has been chalked, and that tions and when it was stated that '.ho celled, But Renewed. all winter, returning East about Petersburg,Va.,Oet.ll. Editor "Sport­ in consequence suffer. fornia his old duties will be pressed upon Com­ people were going to have the game New York, Oct. 11. There have been DOUBLE SEASON ADVANTAOES. the middle of March. Genial Billy ing Life" Since the Bostons came to again the next season, the magnates, iskey. Wa hope that is not true, for if several statements lately about the "Now, in uiy mind, the double SOOSOM Barnie has finally consented to pilot there ever was a walking news mine Petersburg to practice, before starting by feeling the pulse of the people, decid­ financial status of the New York Base the venture, and when Nash received in the League contest, the city and State coming season championship does away with this to a Colonel Bancroft fills the bill. During ed that at least until the Ball Club, but nothing official has been curtain extent. With all the clubs start­ his telegram last night he treated his his years of service here his equal as have been "base ball crazy." The Peters­ the Pacific Northwest League should not known. The "Sun" now comes to the burg team haying played such phenom­ ball arena. ing out again in the middle of the sea­ men to cigars all around. a hustler has never been surpassed. He he represented in the base front with the following statement: "The son, on an equal footing, the interest ia has been faithful in season and out. and enal ball against the Bostons they at­ Then, of course, the result would be that knows, began the tracted the interest of the base ball fra­ club, as everybody revived, and why should not the tail- if he is not on the list in '94 it will be the clubs of the California League which season with $35,000 indebtedness. Bonds enders take heart and make one more BILLIARD PROPOSITION. hard to dig up any base ball information ternity to such an extent it was decided are found in the proposed State League amounting to $35,000 were issued, of to start a State League, in which the could not be put on a paying basis. effort. It certainly gives the clubs that Between next season, for Captain Commie is which E. B. Talcott, E. A. McAlpin, started out handicapped by players who Slosson Wants a Tourney Petersburg team comes out the pennant AFRAID OP CALIFOKNIA. H. Ives and Schaefcr. a charter member of the "Society for John T. Brush, A. J. Reach and A. were injured, but are in shape again, a Himself, the Suppression of News." winners, winning more games than any Then, again, tho Northern clubs Soden took $5,000 worth apiece; W. H. chance to show what they can do when Special to "Sporting Life." team in the State, and beating the West would be out money after paying their Whtcler and L. V. Bell, $2iOO each; iu proper condition. It must be remem­ New York, Oct. 13. George Slosson Virginia club two out of three games, traveling expenses South, for the rea­ TIPS. F. B. Robinson, $1500; John B. Day, bered that many a club has not started has come to St. Paul with a proposition TRENTON making them virtually the greatest ball son that the small attendance at the !?1500 in place of salary due, and the in to play winning ball until the hot for a master's tourney to include him­ players in this district. games in thj South would hardly be Sudden and Inexplicable Close of rest scattering. These bonds will not be weather months rolled around. The dou­ self, Ives aud Shaofer on terms embod­ One of our most prominent players is sutiicient to make it a paying venture. cancelled this year, but will probably be ble season scheme gives clubs of this ied in the following letter to a local theCochran Park League Season. Pitcher Leach, he having pitched a game There are other reasons which may be renewed. The club is not in a position sort another chance, and they start ia paper: Trenton, N. J., Oct. 8. Editor "Sport­ without allowing a hit or a run; besides put down as ones that arc against the to cancel them, although it has enjoyed putting up the 'gingery' game the gen­ "I observe that Mr. Ives will postpone ing Life." The local base ball sea­ being a pitcher lie possesses the popular proposed league, but which do not pre­ his trip to Europe provided a triangular a prosperous season. The holders of eral public so much admires. son is ended for season of 1893. features of an all-around ball player. sent themselves at the present time. the bonds, however, may accept notes I.NTBltESTING FOK PLAYERS. tournament cau lie arranged to be played quite as suc­ ALL UIGHT. In New York with Ives, Slir.efer and my­ The past season has been Short stop Brodie (brother of the Wal­ TUB SOUTHWEST from the National Exhibition Company "After the regular season is over the self as participants. In view of tbls fact, cessful as the season of '92. We have ter Brodie, of the Baltimore team), is On the other hand, if the California bearing interest at (5 per cent. two champion clubs should settle the and the further fact that my friends have developed some very fine young players, an excellent shortstop, aud a hard hitter. magnates believe and I think all of EASY MANAGEMENT. question of superiority and the players urged mo to reappear in public in the in­ who will be heard from the coming sea­ The same may bo said of Myers, third them are honorable men and ones who The expenses of the club have been of the winning aggregation should be in­ terests of billiards, and-iu order to test the son. baseman, and of catcher Keifer and would not enter into a thing of this kind heavy, 'ihe salary list has been close terested financially in the result. Give relative merits of Ives, Shacfer aud my­ Next season will see two rival factions Quarles, who constituted the battery dur­ unless they could see their way to $40,000, and the piayers have receiv­ them a good percentage of the receipts self, I make this proposition: in the field. Mr. Andy Cochran will ing the Boston games. Too much com­ towns can "Tbat Ives, SUacfcr and myself shall clearly that the California ed every dollar, Kelly, Davies and Mc- taken in at the gate during this series, take part lu a J-Mtidi balk line tourna­ head one, while the other will be under mendation cannot be given Keifer, whom support a league tho coining season, Mahou, whose services were of little say one-half or one-third, and it can ment, to be played in some suitable public the direction of the street railway mag­ the people think has no superior. then, by all means, let the proposed value to the club, being included. The be relied upon the boys will make the hall In New York City the latter part of nates. This will help the game quite a Qiiarles, late of the Southern League, league become a fixture and not a mere heavy ground rent, traveling aud hotel biggest kind of an effort to win. Let November or the llrst part of December; good deal, as it will serve to keep the who also pitched a few games for the supposition. Nobody would rather sec bills and advertising expenses have all this fact be announced at the beginning each plavcr to subscribe $500; games to be interest at fever heat. Bostons, and who is recognized as one the formation of a Coast League, that been paid with promptness. Nearly of tho season, and maybe each club 000 points up, In accordance with the rules The season of the Cochran Park of the South's greatest pitchers, ar­ could be put on a paying basis, than my­ $12,000 in back salaries were paid oil' will not make the strongest kind of an governing tbe 14-inch balk line; each League came to a close very suddenly. rived home in time to pitch some of self. in June, and old accounts amounting to whack at the champion­ player to play the oilier twice, and tourna­ While the California towns are sup­ effort to get a ment games to be played to a llnlsb. the It is rather difficult to find out the true the final games. fully $5000 have been wiped out. The ship rake-off. Yes, sir, the players have winner to take the entire $1500. All details reason for the sudden termination. It Next year promises to be a great ball posed not to be hungering for ball for receipts have been large, but the club got to be interested in the game more not herein specified to be mutually agreed was not, however, the fault of Mr. year in Virginia, as is attested by the the coming season, the towns that were has been compelled to pay a large per­ than they have been of late years, and upon, or, better still, left to a disinterested Cochran, he having met all obligations. interest takeu in the sport this year. formerly found iu the old Pacific North­ centage to the National League to wipe my plan of letting them in on the finan­ party. As a prtwf-of slncciity I inclose my The L*agne was maWny good money ___ w. L. BUKLES. . west League a>re .voracious for the out-the L«t«oe'8 $140,<«X) debt con­ cial rake-off seems to tie the most feasi­ check for $500, the "Suu" to be the stake­ for him and the players were also get­ snnie. Hoping that the Coast League tracted in tho consolidation of the ble manner of accomplishing the object holder. ting well paid for their exhibitions, CINCINNATI PLUMING HERSELF can be formed if the magnates can see League and American Association, and their way clear, and if not. that the iu view." I8"C OEOnGB F. SLOSSON." which at times were of the very yellow the Brooklyn Club has received about order. Over the Pact That She Was Suc­ old Pacific Northwest League shall $(K)00 for the release of John M. Ward. When Ives was interviewed in Toledo again enter the arena, is the wish of not NEW AUK NEWS. relative to Slosson's proposition he said One thing is certain: If Mr. Cochran cessful in Inter-Club Series. Quite a snug sutu was required to buy had some shrewd base ball man to look Cincinnati, Oct. 12. If championships only myself, but also of almost every the releases of German, Wilson and that be would bo willing to go into such person who takes any interest in any Season For the Star- the manufactur­ after his interests, so far as base ball were decided by the number of series Stafford, while visiting dubs have also A Successful a tournament provided captured the Cincinnati Heds would bo line of sport. usual percentage. Thus Athletics, Despite Drawbacks. ers in New York would add $2500 to be is concerned he would be a great deal received their contested for. He said they ought to more successful. Mr. Cochran, not be­ nestled snugly in third place, for Boston it will bo seen that the club has had Newark, N. J., Oct. 10. Editor "Sport- do this, and that there should be two ing familiar with all the points of the iinil Pittsburg were the only clubs that A CRUEL SLANDER>;QQOQ quito a burden of expenses to shoulder. ing Life" The base ball season in this game, had to listen to the varying ad­ made a better showing along that Hue The club will start next season with city is closed and the Star-Athletics of of the tournaments, one in Chicago aud Oomiskey's warriors of one in New York. vice of too many different parties. It is than did Captain A Cincinnati Player Needlessly about $7000 in hand, and with uucan- Newark lead the seiri-professional clubs Wizard Shaefer, who is in Chicago, to be hoped this will not be the case the carmine hose. Even Pittsburg lost Thrust Into the Keenan Divorce ';C>ed bonds for $35,01)0. of Essex County. The club opened the next season. one more series than Cincinnati did. TilB PHILADELPHIA HOLD-OUT. season April 21 with the Now York said: "If Ives and Slosson are in earn­ There were only two clubs in the Suit. est, I will meet hem in New York or James McGuire, of the Crossley team, Cincinnati, O., Oct. 10. The revela­ The trouble caused by the Philadel­ League Club, and won 22 out of 'Jil the best player in the whole League entitled to a full-breasted phia Club settling at home with visit­ games played. This is an excellent any other city they may name. I ain was considered crow over Cincinnati, and, singularly tion of the skeletons in the closets of always ready to play. The triangular Cochran Park League, but Barney Up- Gus WOyhing and Jim Keeuau was re­ ing teams on a '25-cont basis, as far as record in view of the fact that tho team enough, the Keystone State delegation the New York Club is concerned, will be had to play all but three games abroad, nialch, if all the parties are iu earnest, lander, in my opinion, was the equal of have a monopoly for the honor. Of the sponsible for a little paragraph in a would suit me exactly." McGuire. Other good men were Gil­ Louisville paper to the effect that near­ decided by the League Board of Direc­ owing to a street being cut through its eleven games played with Philadelphia tors. Every gpme with Philadelphia at ground. Most of their defeats were sus­ bert, Vaughii, Cleary, McChug, Beiian the Reds lost nine, won but one. and ly all the base ball marriages were un­ and Skinn. happy ones. That isn't true. the Polo Grounds has been settled on a tained early in the season when their LEAGUEJULLETIN. made a draw of the other. With Pitts­ 25-ecnt basis, but Manager Wright, in arm. Stephenson, the deaf mute, late of burg they fared a bit better, for they The stage provides a score of cases best pitcher had an injured Harrisburg and Reading, Pa., is here of misfit matings to one on the diamond. each instance, received the club's note. The Slar-Athletics tried hard to get Some Contracts for Next Year Al­ managed to sneak throe out of the If the Board of Directors decides that for the winter, as is also Owen Sheeuan, dozen played. It was the treatment that It was surprising news to hear that old on a series with the Ironsides, who play ready Announced. the plucky little catcher who went to "Reliable Jim" had been arrested for the Philadelphia Club is entitled to a set­ Sunday games at South Orange, but Special to "Sporting Life." Cincinnati received at the hands of tlement on a 50-cent basis'the notes will Los Angeles, Cal., last spring. "the two P's of Penusy" that kept them abusing his wife. They certainly were could not get terms. The Ironsides evi­ Washington, D. C., Oct. 13. Head­ M. E. P. a happy couple, but the truth of the be taken back, and tho New York Club dently remembered the bad beating they and America!) as far down in the race as they lauded. will abide by the board's ruling. The quarters National League The Reds broke even with Boston, New charges of cruelty were proved, and last received at the hands of the Star-Ath­ Association of Professioual Base Ball LAUGHABLE, YET TRUE. week Keenau was fined in the Police only other clubs to settle with Philadel­ letics two years ago, and had no relish, York and Louisville, and took a major­ phia on a 50-ceut basis were Brooklyn Clubs: ity from Brooklyn, Baltimore, Cleveland, Court. for another dose. CONTRACTS FOR 1894. Roger Connor's Unconscious Protest An ugly scandal has reared its slimy and Chicago. ______Some of the players have secured With Philadelphia M. Grady and W. Chicago, St. Louis and Washington. Against the Mitt Abomination. Although Cleveland and Philadelphia head in the case and will be uncoiled Kood positions for the winter. .Tack R. Hamilton. in the hearing of the divorce suit, which MADE $«O EACH. Farrell, Otto Yohn and Peter HalUing- With Pittslmrg F. Scheibeck, J. Sug- Among the memories of the dead both "distanced" Cincinnati they lost season there will be none more laugh­ twice as many series as the Reds were has been filed. Few believe the story er have been appointed keepers at the den, A. I*. Lukens. that brings Morgan Murphy into the The Pittsburg Players Have a Profit Morris Plains Asylum. With Boston Hugh Duffy, J. H. Ban- able than the wail of the big Roger Con­ fated to drop. Cincinnati has certainly nor during the Giants' late visit hero, not been a stumbling block in the path foreground, aud he bitterly denounces Sharing. I think it would pay tho New Jersey non. as cruel. Pittsburg, Oct. 8. The Pittsburg Club Amusement Company well next season With Washington Albert Selback, C. says the Cincinnati "Times-Star." of Pittsburg and Philadelphia, and it Harry Vaughn was on duty on left field those clubs hi looking around for reasons boys divided up the profits of their barn­ to put a minor league flub in Newark, Esper, Chas. Campau, John Egan, storming trip at Franklin Friday night. in the lots draw Mercer, Frank Ward and D. K. Dug- that day, and the faithful old farmer why they didn't reach need spend no IN GREAT DEMAND. as the amateur teams wore his catchers' mitt. Every time he time in speculation over the figure the There was about $CO for each man. thotiffinds of people each game. They Oale. A Number of Applicants For Wil- All hands are delighted. Bockley and SPECIAL NOTICE. rammed his hand in the air it looked "Reds" cut in their cases. would have Sunday base ball to help The name of John J. Healy is added like a side of smok '. meat. One run waukeo's Western League Fran­ Gumbert thought the trip vfould be a them out. to the list of players reseived by the was needed to tie the score and two HANLON IN LINE. chise Some Excellent Suggestions. failure and cast their lots with .the Buck Carlin has gotten home from the Eric Club. Giants were ou the bases nearest home Milwaukee, Wis., Oct. S.-Editor All-Americans. Likely they wish they Pennsylvania League and is in fiue con­ N. E. YOUNG, The Baltimore President Against had gone with Earle's crew. Even dition. when German slamuie.1 the pigskin to­ "Sporting Life:" The Boston and Ail- Mason, the score card seller, Secretary. ward the hand ball court. the Obnoxious Bunt. America teams were yi hard luck here, "Heddy" Bobby Miller, of the Springfield Club, coined $35 on cards sold to tho grangers. will winter here with his folks. It looked as if only a miracle could Baltimore, Oct. 11. With the close of as it rained until within a few hours of George Miller was playing with Punx- ____CHAS. SMITH. MO NEW CYCLING RECORDS. stop that ball, but Vaughn dragged each base ball season the men most ir- the game set for Sunday last. Had the On their way to the Sunday morning 5000 or sutawney and the second-place men had it out of the air. terestcd in the national game begin to sun appeared lots of fun with him. They tipped the AN AUTUMN SOLILOQUY. Wiiulle and Tyler Succeed in Mak­ carriages tho Giants mourned over their study changes and improvement!) in more, no less, would have turned out, as "Midget" on the signs and he banged ing New Figures For the Mile. hard luck and their unexpected destruc­ the playing rules for the next season. the game was the talk of the town for Notwith­ the base ball savagely. They allowed Why the Heart of the Poor Umpire Special to "Sporting Life." tion of a budding home run. At present onts of the proposed changes a week, and well advertised. him to steal basos. The Punxy .people is Sad. Springfield, Mass., Oct. 13. Windle "I didn't think Vaughn would get it," for the season of 1S94 is the abolition standing the hard and continuous rain did not catch on and they now call him mused one of the boys. of tha bunt hit. Manager Hanlon said the game was played before 000 cranks, Autumn is here. You can now strike and Tyler broke more records at Hainp- "King George." He can get anything at a fly and hit it. The cold wind has den Park Wednesday afternoon, llth Why notV" growled Connor. "The yesterday: "I am in favor of abolishing aud well played at that. be wants in the town. inst. The former was the first to try, big farmer put up a trunk. What the bunt to the extent that it be barred A GOOD GAME. begun to sing down the chimney, tho and the mile flying start was his object. chance did the ball have against that?" when men are on bases. When tho The grounds were wet and muddy hired girl has commenced to kick be­ bases are clear and a batstuen is skilled STILL IN DISPUTE. cause there is no stove in her room, and He was paced for two-thirds of the dis­ in some places, but Athletic Park must all nature seems in mourning. But yes­ tance by two tandems and over the last Anson's Pull in Chicago. enough to bunt successfully and reach be well drained, or in good hands, to be The MonoTigahela League Cham­ third by Harry Tyler with such success first base he is entitled as much to a in the condition it was in to allow hall terday the trees were green and the More than ten years ago I beard the late safe hit as is the man who is lucky pionship Not Vet Settled. blithe swallows caroled all the day. that he made the mile in 1m. 50 4-5s., William A. Hulbcrt, president and comp­ playing after three inches of rain, which cloth in or only one-fifth of a second slower than troller of the Chicago Club, make pretty enough to drop a fly ball safely between the weather clerk said fell. The mem­ Bmddock, Oct. 0. The Monongahela Now you stop on a piece of oil Johnson's' alleged mile of last year. much the same statement concerning An- the infielders and the oiitfielders. bers and management of the Bostons League pennant is still in dispute, the your Lare feet with an unearthly scivocii His time by quarters was 28 l-5s., son which Talbott made about Ward. Said "Everybody interested in base ball and All-America us are to be commended effort to have a meeting of the League and spend your sparo moments extract­ 57 2-5s., liu. 20 8-5s. aud 1m. 50 4-5s. he: "As loug as I live anil Chicago has a knows if a player is on base in a close for the pains they took to please the here having fallen through. The clubs ing mothine balls from your overcoat Tyler followed in an attack on his club Ansou will be with it." Hulbert lias game the next batsman will bunt, not audience present. They could not have in contest for the pennant honors are pockets, where a kind wife had placed own record for the mile standing start. been dead some years, but Anson is still so much with the idea of making a done more had there been 5000 present. Braddock and Diiquesue. Only three theai. Has the umpire no right to be He made rather a poor showing at tho there. Spalding holds bim in the same hi*rh base hit as with the intention of being clubs were represented at the meeting, sad? In tins beautiful froo-born land, esteem as (lid Hulbert, and all tho gossip The game was full of brilliant plays, and Braddoek, Duquesne and Wilkinsburg. where a soldier is paid $12 a month to start, but recovered quickly and passed about Ansou's probable removal to New put out himself in such a manner as to well umpired by Charles Cushman, late- the half mile within a second of the York a year ago was as fouudationless as allow the runner to advance a base. manager of the Milwaukee!!. The Bos­ The matter has now gone over indefinite­ face an army and a pugilist §10.000 a Windle paced him home An- The spectators know this as well as ly, and the question as to who is really night to face one man, is there no sea­ worlds' record. predictions of tbe end of tlio world. tons played their nine in tho entire, with iu dis­ and they crossed the tape wheel to soii is tbe Chicago Club and the Chicago the players, and there is no interest in the exception of Duffy, whose place entitled to the Bag may remain son of grief? Far be it from any one wheel. Tylor's time was 2m. 2-Os., or Club is Ansou. It Is only a question be­ the play. On the other hand, if the bats­ was ably filled by Delahanty, of the pute for a long time. to say aught in malice of the umpire. 1 1-5 seconds faster than his previous tween them of the survival of the fitter. man is compelled to hit the ball, neither I'hiladelphias. Nichols and Ganzcl This mouth his salary ends and he has mark. An accident occurred just as they New York "Herald." the spectators nor the players know were in the points. The All-Americans NO ADVANCE MONEY. to begin hibernating. There may he crossed the tape whereby Tyler wa.s what is coming. It may be a base hit, played Hoy, c. f.; Farrcll, 1. f.; some things more racking on tho nervous thrown and considerably bruised. No You Have It Right. it may be a double play or it may be O'Kourke, s. s.; Davis, 3d b.; Beck- Pittsburg Players AVill Have to Win­ system than a man with a fierce longing bones were broken, but he will be un There has been some talk of two asso­ a fine catch." ley, 1st b.; Manning, captain and 2d b.; ter on $OOO Each. for ham and egys trying to hibernate, able to ride for a few days. ciations again. There always will be talk Carrol!, r. f.; Carsey, p.; Kittridge, c. Pittsburg, Oct. 10. Manager Bucken- but the census-taker hasn't shown it of that nature. There are some tilings They're Fooling Thee, Oh Jack! up. If Mr. Lynch will ballast his judg- about tha present League that might be The score was 10 to 1 in favor of Bos­ berger and the other club officials are Jr., Uobert J. lioby. Jr., Buffalo, N. Y., Oct. 10.-Manager Jnok ton. Mrs. Nash and Mrs. Ganzel are pleased to think there will be no trouble Charles 10. Ilorton, CONDENSED DESPATCHES. improved, but tliero will not be two asso­ Chapman lins returned from Chicago after luent a little and weed out the moats in ciations next year. In the future base ball World's Fair and Midway 1'lals- with the party. Both teams were in­ with the players about advance money will win to-day. Chi­ dtvlile again into two organizations. doing the now and next season. The club liis eyes, Chicago Charles H. Schoff, captain of last may nuce, ami is chock full of enthusiasm over vited to attend the Exposition Music between cago "Times."______There are good arguments for such a divis­ ohr.nces to get into the National Hall in the evening by Kudolph Gil- has retained $»i()0 from each player, season's Pennsylvania varsity foot ball ion, but it will not divide until there is a Buffalo's team has been chosen a referee for the League. Wbile in the Windy City Chappie johau, the proprietor, where they saw and this money will be paid to them at The Girls Still at It. financial loss, and that does not appear to talked with many magnates, and It is one of the best and most successful the rate of $100 per month until next Harvard-Yale game. be a thing of the present. Wore likely of stated that they whispered words of en­ Boston. Oct. 2. A female lnise hall team Athletic Union of the the very remote future. Cleveland "Lead­ vaudeville shows of the country. The April. This will enable the players to crossed bats with a team made up of local The Amateur couragement iu his ears. Buffalo Is a cau- show has played to over 300,000 people do without advance money. If it does United States will hold its annual sup­ er." ______dldate. m _ newspaper men and actors on tlie CJlon- plementary championships on Saturday, the p&st three months. not they will not receive a cent from mere grounds, Lynn, Thursday afternoon Oct. 21, on the grounds of the New Detroiters Deluding Themselves. A Speedy Ball Player. THE WESTKUN* LEAGUE. the club. ____^___ In the presence of about HXKI persons. Bayonne City, N. J. may see looks like a sure "go," and is not now a The young women put up a good game, Jersey A. C., at Detroit, Out. 3. Next year Middletown, Ct.. Oct. 9. Al. D. Hill, Von der Ahe Gets a Decision. and defeated tUclr opponents 23 to 10 la On tho llth inst. Pennsylvania Uni­ this city represented in the National captain of last season's Charleston, S. 0., question of available cities, but a ques­ six luulugs. versity beat the Naval Cadets at fool Base Ball League with such a team as team, who is known throughout tbis State tion which to accept. The applications St. Louis. Md., Oct. 10. In the dispute us a crack sprinter, ran last week for $00 are numerous for franchises. Four out­ between the St. Louis and the Chicago ball by 34 to 0; Syracuse A. A. beat St. it had several years ago, if the many clubs for the services of outflelclcr Frank, Criticism Already Begun. Johns 30 to 0; Willliams beat Worcester rumors that have been flying about are a side with Stehbins, a crack runner of side parties have written Harry Qnin Colchester. Ct., defeating him by two feet two of them visited him personally who has beeu playing ou the Krowiis tlio "What do you think of ItV Fatty Dug- Institute 66 to 0; and Pennsylvania true. Louisville, it is said, will be lu the remarkable time of 10 1-5 seconds and last part of the season. President Nick dale litis already bot'ii signed by Wasiilug- College beat Dickinson 24 to 14. dropped from the League and the place from scratch. Local sports are arranging about renting Athletic Park next veur Young notified the Chicago Club that the !,.-, f. T n." f !";>« -.\. Till' (Viltui is Mluk- Captain Hinkey, of the Yale eleven, thus made vacant by them will be taken for a gu with a sprinter from New for a Western League club. Charles Hoard of Directors had ilwideil that Frank ins an early bid for ttie last hole agaiu." and Captain Waters, of Harvard, held by Detroit. Britain, Ct., for TUauksgWing. Cushm.au i» organizing « stock com­ belongs to the St. Louis team. Uuialia ike. THE SPORTING LIFE. Oct. 14.

Harrisburg and disbanded Its team. tops the list In point of paid attendance some kind, and the interest in foot ball CURRENT HEWS AHD COMMEHT. Johnstown will very likely be declared for 18'j;!. It wins first place as the great LOUISVILLE LINES. is decidedly on the increase. The first THE SPORTING LIFE to be the champion club, and under the centre of base ball interest, with Pitts- gama was played last Saturday and re­ The base ball season of 1893 is over, circumstances 13 fairly entitled to the burg and Philadelphia following in the PRESIDENT DREXLER TALKS OF sulted in a victory for the local eleven, PUBLISHED WEKKLT AT and players and public will now have a honor. order named. IMPORTANT M ATTEBS. composed of members of the Louisvillo No. 34 South Third Street, Philada. rest, while the magnates will take up Athletic Club, by a score of 22 to 0. the burden laid down by the players, Probably justifiable hesitation may be Sixty-four players got into the .300 That Cincinnati Trick—A Rebuke Among the players on the local eleven BY THE and work with a view to making next felt in the magnaterial minds about fur­ class in this year's batting record, is Mr. Elisha W. Kelly, the base ball seaaon as successful or even more suc­ ther experimenting with the pitching dis­ against 18 last year, an eloquent proof For Cleveland—Review of the Lo­ reporter of the "Evening Post." Mr. Sporting Life Publishing Company. cessful than the season just closed. The tance, but there need be no compunc­ of the efficacy of the change ia the cal Season—The Club's Plans and Kelly is recognized as the best all- season of 1893 was an agreeable sur­ THOS. S. DANDO...... President. tion in settling the bunt question de­ pitching distance. Hopes — Bar Die's Judicious Man­ around1 athlete in the city, and being a prise for the League; alike for the im­ cisively. The bunt should go. good newspaper man, it is but natural F. C. RICHTEK...... Vice President. proved standard of play, thanks to the agement—The Club Presidency For J. CUFF DANDO...... Treasurer. According to the Cleveland "Leader," that there should be exceedingly few rule changes, and the excellent attend­ The hapless Washington team failed the Cleveland contracts did not expire Next Year, Etc. writers who can rank with him as an ance and well-sustained interest and authority ou sporting events generally. Money Orders and to win a game in Cleveland this season; until Oct. 10. ___ All Cheques, Draftt, enthusiasm. But not only in National yet last year Washington was Cleve­ Louisville, Oct. 11. Editor "Sporting The owners of the Louisville Club are Remittance? must be made payable League circles, but in the country at land's toughest opponent. Life" When the League, at the Fall more than willing to encourage every to the order of large was a genuine base ball revival meeting takes up for consideration the form of outdoor sport. Accordingly, manifest The Boston "Herald" is never short o{ PERSONALS. standing of the various clubs in the race when the foot ball season opened1 they SPORTING LIFE PDBLISHISG CO. generously offered the ball park for the THE a peg on which to hang an objection. The Duffy has signed with Boston for 1894. for the pennant, the Louisville club, I'OST OFFICE BOX, !>*8. All of the minor leagues were favored latest kick is against any increase in through President Drexler, will have a foot ball games free of charge. This with good attendance, which, together Umpire llm Hurst Is wintering at Ash­ liberality was hardly anticipated and scheduled games next year. On this land, Pa. word to say on the subject, and it will JFBA1SCIS C. KICHTEB, Edltor-ln-Chler. with th« generally prevailing low salary point it says: not be of such a nature as to help Cin­ those in charge of the games had* ex­ limits, enabled these organizations to George Hogrlever Is going to winter In pected to at least pay a nominal rent. "It would be the greatest mistake In the Cleveland. cinnati to break into the first division JAS. C. DAYTON...... Business Manager. enjoy an exceptionally good season. The world to increase the number of games and thus allow Brooklyn to lead only SAM McKEB, Jr. only drawback to the season a draw­ over that provided for In the present sched­ In young Altuian Trinceton has a ule. The attendance was very meagre in promising pitcher. the ex-Association clubs and Uncle An- TERMS: back which prevented the 18!>3 revival Bll McPhee Is organizing a hunting con's colts. This is not because of any Subscription, pei annum (n»t»£0 paid) ...... 84.OO from reaching the proportion of a the West on account of the cold weather. FOREST CITy FINDINGS. Better let well-enough alone." party in Cincinnati. antagonism to the Porkopolis aggrega­ Six oioulhs...... " " ...... 2.25 furore was the fact that the area for George Sehooh did fine work In many tion, but simply because the Falls City »hre«m, .nllu...... " " ...... »-*3 the revival to operate in was restricted. positions for Brooklyn. CLEVELAND BOYS SCATTER TO Single couiBH...... " " ...... W)c. There were not enough minor leagues It was not until the last day of the management did not approve of extend­ INVARIABLY IN ADVANCE. season that St. Louis managed to win Young Cooley, of St. Louis, has shown ing the season and so expressed them­ THEIR RESPECTIVE HOMES. in existence to either develop many decided catching ability, rORKlON POSTAGE S1.O4 EXTRA PKR ANNU1L players or to generate and maintain a a victory over Boston; and then they selves. They applied this principle not did it twk-e so easily as to warrant Pitcher Colcolough can field his posi­ only to others, but to themselves. "Cupid" Childs Likes Cleveland- ADVERTISING RATES: universal enthusiasm for the game. tion with the best of them. (FIXED AMD FINAL.) the suspicion that the champions must acquisition of the LOUISVILLLE'S PROPEU STAND. Looks Like Boston Again —The have been celebrating some more. Bannon, the new This was shown when Ned Hanlon RO Cents Per Line Agate measurement. There were fewer minor leagues in Bostons, is a total abstainer. Past Season Reviewed—News and operation this year than m any year Barnie will manage aud Pfeffer cap­ w.-nted to play the postponed Baltimore- smce the great revival of 1883. The Why should a base runner be ad­ tain the Louisvilles next season. Louisville game on Sunday, October 1. Notes. PHILADELPHIA, OCTOBER 14, 1893. Southern League, Eastern League, New- vanced at the sacrifice of a batsman Pitcher Clausen has determined to lo­ The chances were strong that such a England League, Pennsylvania League one-third of an inning thus being thrown cate for the winter at Louisville. game would have drawn a big crowd, Cleveland, O., Oct. 10.-Editor "Sport­ and California League ivere the only away for one base? Let base runners Pitchers Hastings, Williams and Shei- as not a single Sunday game was played ing Life:" The Cleveland team dis­ base ball organizations in the minor advance themselves by using their legs ble have beea dropped by Cleveland. here during the entire month of Septem­ banded last night, Tete»u, McKean, field. How contracted that field was and wils. When base runners learn to Tom Tucker will devote his time this ber. Marager Harlon stated that he Ximruer and O'Connor»are here. Jake YOUNG'S VIEWS. depend upon their own exertions in­ winter In tending to his youngest son. had secured the consent of the League Virtue went home to Philadelphia. Kid will be gleaned from a glance at the following important and populous cities stead of waiting for the man at bat to What a pity that so good a short stop presidents to have the game played on Childs went to Baltimore, where his which were absolutely without profes­ sacrifice himself we shall have the old as Fuller should be such a weak hitter. that day, but when the subject was folks reside. McGarr and Burkett went THE, PRESIDENT OF THE LEAGUE sional ball this season: brilliant base running games once more, Charley Cushman will doubtless sepure broached to Manager Barnie, the pilot to Massachusetts. McAleer has given Indianapolis, Ind. Toronto, Can. and consequently more life, snap and the Milwaukee franchise in the new West­ of the Conouels promptly responded that up the idea of a Western trip, and will Kansas City, Mo. Kocktord. 111. dash. ern League. it was no go. The season, he said, end­ stay in Youngstown this winter. Ewing REVIEWS THE SEASON OF '93. Milwaukee, WIs. Rock Island, III. Dave Foutz will again manage the Minncnp«lia Minn. Tcrre Haute, lud. Brooklyn team next season; so says Presi­ ed September 30, and that date having is still here, but will spend the winter The Bostons were the only team been fixed he could see no reason why in Cincinnati. Cuppy went home to St. Paul, Minn. Mollne,, la. that succeeded in twice winning 10 dent Byrne. Oniaha, Neb. (iraml Rapids. Mlch. Tom Tucker reached first base on being for the convenience of two teams the Logansport from Toledo yesterday. No Chance For a Break in the League Toledo, O. DCS Moines, la. games in a series, as was the case with season should bo extended. Manager Clarksou has gone to Kansas for a Evansville, Ind. Detroit, Mlch. the Baltirnores and Louisvilles. hit by pitcher ofteuer than any other play­ Jacksonville, Mtch. Eliulra. N. Yj er this season. Hanlon was not pleased with this, and, hunting trip. Charley Bennett will go The Game Improved Artistically Joliet, 111. . New Haven, Conn. Bob Gllks has gone on a fortnight's as a result, refused to even consent to with him. Old "Cy Young has been Peoria, 111. Rochester, N. Y. . They are playing ball by electric light hunting excursion with a party of Cleve­ play an exhibition benefit game October at the World's Fair, but is now at his and Financially-All ot the Clubs Syracuse, N. Y. " St. Joseph, Mo. J in Greenville, Miss. It must be a very land sportsmen. 1, although the local players had already home in Gilmour, Ohio. Old Cy is be­ London, Can. -- Portland, Ore. poor and unsatisfactory article of ball, Little Hugh Nlcol claims the credit of disposed of a number of tickets for the coming a real estate investor, and a Seattle, Wash. l.'tica, N. Y. brought out pitcher Kicol, on Easy Street. Spoknne, Wash. Tacoma, Wash. however. having first promised event. successful one, too. Hajnllton, Ont. Newark, N. J. signed by Pittsburg. RERITKED. Cincinnati is the only club in the Crooks beat all records in reaching first CLEVELAND "CUPID" CHILDS' OPINION. Hartford. Coun. Columbus, O. Right on the heels of this came the re­ Coming down St. Clair street last Washington, D. C., Oct. 10. Presi­ Jersey City, N. J. WihulDgton, DcL League to break even with Boston on base on balls during the season, and next quest that the Louisville club should con­ Quincy, HI. Trenton, N. ]. the season's series. But then the two to him came Childs. night I met that fat little gentleman, dent Young doesn't believe the Associa­ Jack Boyle, of the Pbillles', has a sent to the Clevelands and Cincinnatis "Cupid" Childs, making rapid tracks for teams played their final games after the They did tion will be reorganized in a hurry. lie The above list does not include the Boston plavers began their celebration; ywns: brother. Edward, who gives evidence playing a game on that day. a train to Baltimore. is not disposed to look too far into the cities formerly embraced in the- Michi­ otherwise Cincinnati would surely have of neing a ' ?o'nor." not propose to make flesh of themselves "As long as Cleveland wants me I future, being content with the present gan League, the Nypano League, the is -League George Weidinan wants to pitch and fish of the other fellows, and after will play here," said the Kid. "I've gone the way of all flesh that He may be given a chance next a consultation between President Drex­ condition of affairs and the bright pros­ Ohio League, the New York State Lea­ teams. again. been treated like a prince here. Capt pects for 18!)4. Unofficially he said he gue, the Connecticut League, the Mon­ season by Providence. ler and Manager Barnie, a response was Tebeau is the best captain and man­ could not see how the present organiza­ tana League or the Southwestern "The day of the player-mannger I? al­ Ex-Umulre John Kelly Is of the opinion wired that Louisville favored having the ager the club ever had. He knows more tion of the League can be changed un­ League. It will thus be seen what an most a thing of the past. Owners of clubs that Anson would sign Mike Kelly, should season end as scheduled. It also struck about base ball, and knows better how less some of the clubs voluntarily with­ are beginning to learu that a man cannot New York release him. the local magnates as strange the the any ph»yer enormous extent of territory lies fallow President Von der Ahe thinks that his to get out of a hole, than draw. to be done before play ball aud manage a club at the same truly good and highly moral C.eveland alive. I don't wonder President Robison and what remains time." PhilalelnMa "Times." new short stop, Ely, will be as good a man OBSTACLES TO A SPLIT. we can prate of a genuine and universal next season as Glasscock. team, after being so sanctimonious all likes him. I would rather play for him The constitution is so explicit that base ball revival. Not until all of the This rerds well, but doesn't agree Teuny will catch for Brown next sea­ season in their refusal to play on the than for any manager living." even if eleven clubs should desire to cities enumerated above once more act­ with cold stern facts. Comiskey, Ward, son, and good things are expected of a Sabbath, should at the end, for the sake LOOKS LIKE BOSTON AGAIN. oust one of its companions, a single ob­ ively sustain professional base ball will Tebeau, Foutz and Ansou will all be left-hander named Bussell. of a few paltry ducats, be willing to The Boston boys are evidently out for jection would prevent it. It may be pro­ the national game again occupy the in line next season as usual. Mike Kelly is to be released outright have so heavy a black mark scored the pennant in 1894. With Tucker, voking to some of the leading clubs of pre-eminent, dazzliug position it enjoy­ by New York unless Boston give notice against them that their entire record Lowe, Long and Nash in the infield, the country to be obliged to contribute ed in the halcyon period "before the Six times in League history has Boston that It will reclaim him. for the season would be thereby marred. and Bannon, McCarthy and Duffy in to the support of the weaker organiza­ won the championship, 1877-78, 83, 91- Petty, of N'ew York, 1ms a wonderful There is one thing sincerely hoped, and the meadows, it is not easy to see how 92-93. Chicago has six to her credit, curve. AVlth better control he would be a this is that the fall of the Cleveland club tions, but under the present constitution great pitcher. Oh that "if!" they can be thrown down. Nichols and it is unavoidable. It will be remem­ Next year should witness a long step lS7t>, 80, 81-82, 85-80. Providence two, from grace is permanent, and if the Stivetts will, of course, do most of the 1879, 84. New York two, 1888-89. De- Denny Lyons, of the Pittsburgs. is said Cleveland public does not want Sunday bered that it was greediness on the part in that direction, especially if the pro­ to have received $300 for abstaining from pitching, with Gastright and some other of a few rival magnates in the League posed Western League is successfully lioit one, 1S87, and Brooklyn one, 1890. drink during the pi.st season. ball all well and good, but by all means good man to help them out. The talk and American Association who came launched. The West has been base bull Manager Tebeau has be°n trying the let .the ungodly Kentuckians see the of Boston releasing any players to help very near murdering the great national dead for nearly two years, and should The Tucker incident illustrates most left-handed pitcher, Dewald, on the ex­ Cleveland players on any day they wish. the other clubs is very funny.. When game. The base ball world will hardly now be ripe for a revival of unexam­ forcibly that a ball club runs a risk in hibition tour of the Clevelauds. I'LEASEI) WITH THE SEASON. Cliff Carroll is exchanged for Banuou tolerate another soctionil war between pled strength and duration. With a signing any man who has an appetite for rim O'Uourke, although In the .300 President Drexler in reviewing the there need be little fear that the Boston the League and the American Associa­ Western League once more in the field liquor. He is likely to disgrace-his club class of batsmen this season, strangely season remarked to your correspondent: team is taking any chances on next tion if a split should occur. All of the it will not be long before the other dis­ at any time, and this can occur out of enough failed to make a home ruu. "We look back on the season with per­ season. old wounds which tire now healing so tricts will awaken and once more join the playing season as well as during that Manager Ward says Fuller played such fect satisfaction and do not think we THIS IS DIFFERENT. nicely would be reopened and there is no the grand procession. time. sui-erb ball ou the recent Western trip lost any money, although of course we The old story about things not bearing that he will be utalned for next year. did not clear anything on our invest­ much resemblance to what they seem estimating what the result might be. "The elimination of the flat bat fr.om Clarkson and Bennett will hunt to­ THE FINANCIAL SIDE. The manner in which the Boston and ment. We had to start in anew and it was very clearly exemplified this year. the game has alsj worked to a good advant­ gether at Willlnmsburg, Kan., as soon as cost a world of moi.ty. We had to buy Mr. Young said of the financial re­ Cleveland teams played their last age. Bunting has now been reduced to a the exhibition season of base ball is over. I remember when I was at the League sults of the season and of the prospects: games merits severe condemnation. It science, aud only a skillful player can do Ned Hanlon says Trendway will be the grounds and build the stands first of meeting last March the idea prevailed "With all the inducements offered by is quite true that there was nothing it suceesfully witu a round bat." Phila­ succeeded by a bard hitting outfielder. all, and then we had to spend a great that the game must be "jollied" along more at stake, all positions having been delphia "Press." II» will probably get him when ho gets deal of money in building up a team. until October. racing and other sporting events to mili­ money in a way this year that tate against it, attendance at base ball decided, but the spectators were entitled And therein lies the greatest secret o| Wui. Wo spent "Let the newspapers keep the game for their money to the best efforts of the ' A. J. Eanney graduates from the was never before tried in Louisville. alive until fall," said Henry Van der games in the United Slates has steadily Boston's success. ' * the management was worked increased during the last season, com­ players, regardless of the issue, instead Dartmouth M»dlctU College thla fall, aud Heretofore Horst to me, "and then we can get on of a roaring farce in each instance. Ou the last Western trip the Bos­ will soon begin the practice of his profes­ and while it cost little at the time it our feet." mencing with seventy odd thousand ami sion. proved disastrous in the long inn. Play­ "Base ball is dead," croaked the foot averaging throughout the year upward Such things are not calculated to raise tons won 6 games and lost 11. On Manager Selee is to build some more the base ball game or its exemplars in their first Western trip they won ers were uuloaded ou us on the strength ball editors. "This is the last year of of half that attendance daily at the six houses this winter, for be is never idle, of somebody's sayso and seldom did they League contests. public favor. 12 games and lost (i, making a total even If the base ball season does come to base ball," remarked the fighting edi­ of 18 games won and 17 games lost amount to anything. Somebody would tors. "Every club will lose money this "The game," said Mr. Young, with a close. tell Chapman a certain player was a the calm assurance of a man who knew The Cincinnati-Washington forfeiture away from home with Western clubs. Outflelder Frank, of St. Louis,was once year," moaned the other sporting shows once more at any rate that local On Eastern trips they won 19 games a pitcher, but be showed up so strongly wonder and his averages would be editors. what he wa talking about, "was never quoted to show how good he was. Well, A SURPRISE. so popular, nor have the receipts ever substitutes have their uses. and lost 11, making a grand total of 37 with the stick that he was placed in the games won and 28 lost away from outfield. the man would be sent a railroad ticket, I remember that I came home feeling been equal to those for the current year. signed at a fair salary and put on the very blue. The talk in Gotham had all It would probably surprise you to know The Boston team has won the cham­ home, against 49 won and 14 lost at Cale Van Hnmni, who was secretary pionship and is entitled to commenda­ home this year. of the Clncinr.ati League club in 1890, team. Then after he had cost several been to the effect that the national that each of the twelve League clubs Is now sporting editor of the "New York hundred dollars we would find he should game was on its very last legs. I went made money; yes, even Washington. tion for the manner in which it won Journal." after a very poor start. But its loose, In but two New England League never have been signed. It was this with the Clevelands on then: first trip This result was due to the more equal Ilusle is supposed to have rheumatism way with McFarland and others that to Pittsburg. New rules and new pitch­ division of the gate money. Under the indifferent playing on the last Western games this year did the visiting club in his arm, but if he has New York ought trip, which may be considered almost fail to receive the guarantee. No New might be mentioned. ing distances wore to govern, and I present system of dividing receipts to have more men with the same kind of BAUN'IE'S WISE METHODS. looked for a crowd of 1000. Instead evenly with the visiting clubs the larger an insult to opposing teams and an im­ England League ever made such a show­ rheumatism. position upon spectators, coupled with ing before. Boston's trio of stonewall catchers "This year we tried a new method. there were drums and banners, a big clubs made less money than formerly, We saw the team must be strengthened. procession and a crowd of nearly 4000. while the weaker clubs made more. the bad breaks of some of the players Oanzel, Merritt and Bennett made but 22 upon the field at Cincinnati, has un­ It is a peculiar thing how good bat­ fielding errors out of 572 chances, an av­ People as usual came to us and told 113 The dismal prophecies of the fans in HOW IT WAS DIVIDED. erage of .902. where for $1000 or some similar trifle New York had been proven false, and for 1803 were, doubtedly hurt it in public estimation ters will go for days at times without "Tlie aggregate receipts and lost it many friends. making a safe hit. Sometimes luck is Young Alien, the Amherst College we could get just the man we wanted. the success of the League of 1893 was in round numbers, $100,000 more than catcher tried by Cleveland, Is to be an But we had learned by experience and already assured. From that time ou I against them, for they may make line M. D. He has entered the University of for any previous year." hit after line hit, but directly into a when Manager Barnie talked of getting have looked for paying audiences, and, as "What club made the most?" So far as decline in public interest and Pennsylvania. players we told him to go ahead and a rule, have found them on hand when attendance was concerned the close of fielder's hands. At other times they Tom Tucker is one of those good-na­ "New York. Notwithstanding they somehow lose their best position at the get'them. We agreed with him that he the umpire called "ply ball." they played the season was not much different from tured souls whose whole nature Is changed THE DOUliLE SEASON AGAIN". failed to win the pennant, the close of bat, but in such cases things right them­ by a few glasses of beer. He has never ought to see a man before he signed him. to good business all during the season. selves in time, and the batter soon be­ been a drinker. Baruie spent fully eight weeks in going It, is a pleasure for me to be able to Pittsburg came next to New York, so "Will Boston never weary of winning? gins to pile up the hits again. Treasurer Talcott, of the New York around looking -at various men, when agree with my friend, Mr. Foster, in re­ far us receipts were concerned. Phila­ As a means of ending its jug-handled way Club, has had a solid talk with pitcher the players did not know he was wit­ gard to the double season system. It delphia was third on the list, and the of taking the pennant every year, the Farces at the end of the season, when Uusie about that player reporting in coiUi- nessing the games. Then when he had has so many features in its favor that champions, Boston, were fourth." League should legislate to either get It a nothing is to be gained or lost, may be tion Lext season. decided on a man as fast enough we put I cannot see how anyone at all familiar "Where was Washington?" company of equals or distribute its talent The idea of Ewlng captaining the up the necessary cash. It cost money to with the game should fr,r a moment dis­ among the weaker clubs." Pittsburg all right, but people do not generally "Washington stands eleventh. Pitts­ "Times." pay money to see base ball farces. Clevelands next season is as silly as the do this, but it was money well spent. pute its advisability. The League sea­ burgh' said Sir. Young, reflectively, "is story that Duffy Is to assume that posi­ Then, too, we didn't throw away any son is so long drawn out that interest Such legislation as our esteemed tion for the Bostons. a great ball town. The receipts there, Bunting is rfot only tiresome to money in signing worthless material. In is likely to bo lessened if a club has a as compared with the attendance, tire, Pittsburg contemporary suggests is out Duffy has nothing but kind words for this way we got Denny, Twitchell, Wit- commanding -lead in June. If, however, of the question simply impossible. What spectators but is discouraging to bats­ Manager Selee, and claims that bis play­ I think, the best of any League city. men and fielders. Any expert knows ing during the season showed what he trock and Menefee, and we saved our­ the season could be split in two, making I was there one day last year. There the League can do and should do, selves from paying out money for men each season one of 01 games, 1 believe through legislation to reduce Boston that when practiced effectively bunting thought of his manager. were 3100 people on the grounds. Three is one of the most demoralizing plays to Jim O'Kourke doesn't look a day over with fattened averages." interest ini the game would be far hundred of these purchased 25-cent superiority and equalize the League thirty, and is as handsome as any man in THE CLUB PRESIDENCY. greater. Then, too, the tail-end clubs teams is to abolish the bunt. That will the opposing club that can be made. tickets. Of the remaining 2800 2400 More pitchers have gone to pieces as the League. He Is also one of the best Mr. Drexler has certainly made a would have much to hope for. Despite paid 75 cents for seats in the grand achieve the object aimed at and incident­ drjssnrs in the profession. good official. He always has been ac­ their standing at the end of one season ally give Pittsburg, Philadelphia and tho result of these exasperatiugly short stand and the other 400 paid 50 cents." hits than from any other cause. This Big Dan Brouthers Is said to be one of tive in looking after the interests of the they would have something to hope for TUB ARTISTIC SIDE. New York and Brooklyn their only the wealthiest men playing ball. Ills real club. Everything has been systematized, in the next; weak ppints could be chance to wrest the championship from surely cannot be a good thing for the estate investments at Wapplnger Falls, "How did the general all-round play­ game! and if Mr. Drexler were the sole owner, strengthened. I hope the League mag­ ing compare with that of previous Boston. New Yoik, have panned out big. he could not have' shown more interest nates will consider this question at their Outfielder Goodenough, of St. Louis, November meeting. years?" No club In the League had the catch­ three years ago all but killed a barber in than he did. Still he is not at all certain "It was better. More players gained Chicago is the only Western club that he wants to be president another CLEVEll CHARLEY DEWALD. which has a ground with first class ing department better looked after thau Omaha. He was engaged in several brawls a batting average of .300 than ever be­ Baltimore. in St. Louis during the past season. year. Charley Dewald went with the Cleve- fore. That was due, of course, to the stands and surroundings. In that re­ "You see," he said, "I'm afraid I'm Innds on their trip around Ohio cities. spect the West is somewhat behind the Neither Captain Comiskey nor Manager new rule placing the pitcher further The Pittsburg "Times" insists that the Frank Bancroft have signed contracts for not exactly the man for the place. It Dewald is a celebrated boy. In 1890 ho from the plate. The effect was to in­ East, where both the Philadelphia and '94. but It is a good wager that they will requires altogether different qualifica­ pitched two games for Al Johnson's Boston clubs own their parks as well Boston team won the championship by crease the batting, and that's wliat luck and dirty ball playing. In support both be with Cinch nati next seesou. tions for looking after a sport like base Brotherhood team and won both. Ho everybody "vants." as their fixtures. Comiskey goes into winter quarters ball from those necessary in attending was with Atlanta in the Southern of the latter assertion it points out the with hooks on no less than seven pitchers, "Will the 12-club circuit continue?" fact that both Pittsburg and Cleveland to a mercantile pursuit. Now I have al­ League this year, and .afterward went "Oh, yes, there is no intention of It Is stated on good authority that the namely: King, Cross, Killen, Parrott, ways found it pays in rny business to to Erie, whore he helped that club to New York Club will redeem the ?35,000 were thrown out of the race owing Dwyer, Sullivan and Chamberlain. changing. The same cities will also be to injuries inflicted upon Catchers keep my own affairs to myself, and to win the championship. Dewald is more represented next year. The question of worth of bonds issued at the beginning Fred Arnold, of Knox University, \s talk1 'to nobody. But this Isn't the way than likely to be one of Cleveland's pitch­ of this season from the year's profits. Mack and Zimmer by Long and credited with throwing a regulation base a double season may be considered at Tucker, respectively. 'The "Times" ball 307Vi feet at an inteicollegiate athletic in base ball. You want to create talk, ers in 1894. In fact,I think I can forecast our annual meeting. Personally, I Thenceforth all financial margins will Oct. 6. the more 'the better, and to bring this Cleveland's pitching force for that yoar: be put into a sinking fund, which will believes that -but for these mis­ tourney held at Gnlesburg, III., like the double season, because it gives haps either Pittsburg or Cleveland Manager liuckeuberger, of Pittsburg, Is about'y»u "must do a deal of talking Young, Clarkson, Cuppy and Dewald. the trailers a chance. As a rule, however, be used to reduce the capital stbck to a bound to have enough pitchers next season. yourself. .My business methods,.'there­ CLEVEI.ANU WIIi,it)prO!<8'H\ basis of $1(X),000 from its present would have beaten Boston out. Our You can depend upon U, Mr. Ili< liter, the public disapprove of it." esteemed Pittsburg contemporary also His list now comprises Killen, Ehret. Ter­ fore, won't do, and if I get to talking on "Whaf is the secret of the Bostons' amount of $2:58,000. There will be uo ry, Gumbert, Colcolough, Lukeus and Nicol. base/bull," I may drift into the habit of that the Cleveland Club will send a dividends, therefore, for a number of really considers the Pittsburg team delegation to New 'York no-xt month success?" superior to the Boston team. Perhaps Frank, Shugart and Tommy Dowd will talking oft my own business too, and as "11 is due to their excellent team years. constitute the St. Louis outfield of next that won't do either, I expect I had bet­ decidedly opposed to the .abolition of the it might prove to be so were the bunt season. Breitensteln, Gleason, Arthur bunt hit. Game after game for Cleve­ work. Individually there are several legislated out of practice. In that event Cliarkson and Hawley will be the pitchers. ter get out of the base ball presidency." clubs in the League the equal of Boston, Fame has its penalties, as well as its Now, maybe this talk of Mr. Drexler land was won during the past season generous rewards. Now, if any man in Pittsburg, Philadelphia or New York Hannibal, Mo., friends have presented because of the clever work of Burkett, but the latter's team work is far and baseman Beckley, goes, and then maybe it doesn't. At any the ordinary walks of life had gone off would have a chance agaiust Boston or their townsman, first rate there is no sign of choosing any- O'Connor and McKean in putting men away the best." in a tantrum similar to the one that pos­ Cleveland. with a diamond ring. The ring has a K. PLEASING PROSPECT. of P. emblem ou it. Jake is way up in the rate there is hint made of choosing any­ on second with one on first and no one Of the outlook for next season Mr. sessed Tommy Tucker and several more order. body to succeed the president, and if he out. of the Bostonians while in Cincinnati, Probably it Is lucky for the Giants is satisfied to remain there is every rea­ ODDS AND ENDS. Young said: that the season ended Sept. 30, for they Pitcher Ehret will be put under re­ "It is excellent. All things considered, recently, very little would have been strictions next year to keep him from son to believe the directory wants him. McGarr is almost assured of a place thought of it. were playing the kind of ball that drinking. He will forfeit part of his sal­ on the Cleveland team of 18)M. the League management have reason to would have landed them in seventh As a matter of fact, there is not a man congratulate themselves. When the two ary if he indulges in strong drink during in the directory who has ever been McKean has already received several President Von der Ahe, of St. Louis, place had the season lasted another the season. thought of for the presidency that wants challenges for wrestling contests for the seasons of '92 opened we wore $140,- not satisfied with the disastrous result week. Gus Sehmelz's latest acquisitions for winter. 000 in debt, owing principally to the pur­ but young bloods. the place. Dr. Stucky's resignation was of his "Fall of Fort Sumter" specula­ Washington are anything refused time and again until the Doctor Clarkson has promised to send home chasing of the Boston and Philadelphia tion, is trying to induce the Harvard College base ball is expensive; yet it Most of them have beeu out long enough to a barrel of snipe and grouse before Oc­ franchises in the American Association. to figures demonstiate their iuability to travel in the absolutely refused to serve longer, de­ and Yale foot ball teams to come West seems to pay. According fastest company. spite the directory's declaration that he tober 20. During the past two seasons we wiped under his auspices a most expensive iven out by the manager of the Bnrkett is as much surprised as any­ out this indebtedness, with the excep­ Association, the re­ Tom Ualy, of the Brcoklyns, has the must remain. Mr. Kuckstuhl said he and extensive undertaking. Chris should f'rinceton Base Ball unenviable record of having struck out would not succeed Dr. Stucky, and Di­ one over the fact that he led the Cleve­ tion of about )f3000. It is the best evi­ be careful how he gets his base ball and ceipts of that concern last season ex­ dence of the League's prosperity. more than any other League player. Tom rector Nick Struck said ditto. Mr. Drex­ lands in batting this season. foot ball dates mixed. ceeded $11,000. Of this sum more than Bmwn, Treadway aud Joe Kelley follow in ler finally consented to throw himself Jake Virtue wound up the season "Another thing," said Mr. Young, in $i!000 went to provide training tables, the order named. conclusion, "no word of suspicion can be into the breach, and now he is by no brilliantly, batting the ball very hard Base ball has undoubtedly been im­ coachers" suits, and bats for the men. Pitcher Jouett Meekin. of the Washing- means eager to hold on another year. in the last few games here. spoken against the integrity of the game. proved by increase of pitching distance. Traveling expenses footed up more thau tons, conducted a dog tight near Louisville Each man is willing to put up his money, Old man Ewiug was going down to It is absolutely clean. If it were not so, It could be still more improved by abol­ $2400 and guarantees to visiting nines on Sunday. The dog "Brindle D:.n," and is enthusiastic over the sport, but a train for Cincinnati when I met him don't you suppose during the opening ishing bunt and sacrifice hitting. took about $1700. A surplus of nearly i iimed after Dan Brouthers, won iu lh., IG'm. Meekiu won $150. no one cares to be president, as each is to-day. "I've had a first-class season games of the season that the home clubs $1400 remains. such a busy man that he can hardly here," he said, "I like Cleveland and would invariably win? You know what Both Johnstown and Easton claim the Tf George W. Wagner Is to continue as have been splendidly treated here: wish Pittsbtirg and Cleveland were the only spare the time. In such a state of affairs the effect of losing games at such a championship of the Pennsylvania State owner of the Washington Club it would while there is no tangible ground for you would say that all that talk about time is on attendance. I remember that League, and the matter will not be ofii- teams to wir eleven games of a series. be far better for the base ball public and impossible my assuming the club captaincy is pure the first day of the season of 1892 Pittsburg did it against Brooklyn, and his own interests if he would devote his predicting such a thmg,it is not on ciallv decided until the annual meeting personal attention to the business. that next year may find Mr. Barnie in buncombe. I don't want it. Captain Te­ five out of six of the home clubs lost. in November. It appears that the two the Spiders walloped the Senators complete cor.^_l. If not president in beau is an idea) captain. I don't know It probably made a difference in their clubs agreed to play a series of nine eleven times. Although Von der Abe is talking of getting along without Perry Werden next name, he may be so to all intents and a bettor one. I am satisfied to play receipts the next day of $10,000. It games to decide which should fly the Hag season he may find it difficult to pick up purposes. wherever he assigns me, and nm ulail was almost as bad last season, but as next year. Five games had been played, Notwithstanding all that may be said his equal at first and change his mind. ENCOURAGING FOOT BALL. to work for a president like Mr. Kohi- the games were played fairly the home Johnstown winning three, when Easton against New York as a base ball city Good urst basemeu dou't grow on every In the absence of base ball the people sou and a manager like Ca|rt;iii> Tebeau." clubs had to make the most of it." declined to go any further west than by some of its persistent antagonists, it bu»k. naturally yearn, for athletic sports ofi K.HEli K. UATliS. Oct. 14; THE SPORTING LIFE.

Louisville, pitched for Franklin, and the the New York papers, at the time of their lort. One paper had it that "Kennedy Pittsburg had to play for all they were NEW YORK NEWS. econd trip here. During and sJtef those WASHINGTON WHISPERS. gamea I saw not one of thoae who were was batted all over the field," ten runs BASE BALL worth to win. being scored in the second and third in­ WARD OX RECORD RELATIVE TO Strongest In their censure. I could not have NEEDOFSOMETHINGBEING On Oct. 6, at Findlay, O., the Cleve­ Influenced them In any way. I Inspired DONE nings; but not one of the ten runs was land team beat Findlay 5 to 1. After­ THE CLEVELAND ROW. uothing, and everyone familiar with con­ TO REVIVE LOCAL INTEREST. earned off the pitching. The weak bat­ wards the Clevelands were beaten by ditions here will understand that I could ing of the visitors also helped New the Cincinnatis 11 to 2. L Letter on the Subject From the not have done so,v, evencrvcu haduuu Ix tried.iix Base Ball Patrons Are Hopeful York to their victory, for five of the On Oct. 7, at Findlay, O., the Findlay Yours very truly, of a POST-SEASON WORK. New York Manager—The Metro­ Change in the Club earn were retired on strikes, and no less Club defeated the Cincinnati team, with JOHN M. WARD. Ownership, ban fifteen chances for catches were Mullane pitching, by 5 to 4. Snbse^ politan Championship Series Com­ In my reply to Foster of a week ago, Thereby Assuring a Change for the jiven the Giants, nine of which were quently the Cleveland and Cincinnati mented Upon—The Prospects For I said that I went to Ward with the Better—Those jivcn in the first four innings. Giving RESULTS OF THE VARIOUS EX­ teams played their fifth game, Cleveland complaints in mind of various League Disaffected. Local Next Season's Stockholders. hances for catches is a sure criterion winning by 5 to 0. Team Etc. managers regarding the Clevelauds. I if weak batting. The New York field- HIBITION GAMES PLAYED. On Oct. 7 the Boston and All-America was partially wrong, as I now recall ng was a feature of the game, one slight teams played at Kansas City before New York, Oct. 12. Editor "Sporting the exact circumstances which Ward Washington, Oct. 11. Editor "Sport­ ^rror alone being chargable, while not a 3000 people. It was a slugging match, ..ife:" We are right in the midst of cites in the foregoing letter. I did call ing Life.' This is the first fall or win­ ingle batting error marked the contest The Brooklyns Ahead in the Metro­ both Stivctts and Gumbert being hit he series for the metropolitan chani- down Doyle for his trick, especially in ter in many years that the local enthus­ very hard. Boston won by 17 to 16. ionship and at present writing the the "Sporting Life," as I shall censure iasts are not confident of the success of Nearly all of the local papers have Hoy made two home runs. Jrooklyns have won two out of three any player guilty of "dirty ball." next season's club. There is a lethargy politan Championship Series MINOR MENTION. lit down their base ball news. The On Oct. 7 the Pittsburgs played one arnes. Both of their victories were which is most pronounced among the 'Sun" is the one exception, and brother more exhibition game. The game was ure Rifts, however. Tuesday's game It was a close shave, but Mark Bald­ former enthusiasts, and but little specu­ win just beat out Arthur Clarkson for landego is making the sporting page The Results of the Games Played played with Tarentum at Exposition vas deliberately thrown away by Bald- lation is made on the future. The pecul­ f the "Sun" the best in the metropolis Park. The Leaguers vin, Petty and Stafford. Baldy hadn't tail end batting honors. Mark couldn't iar business policy of the Wagners,which won by 10 to 3. hit a pipe! >y long odds. The "Sun" makes a spec- by 'Other League Teams. On Oct. 8 the Boston and All-America nough speed to break a pane, of glass lauded the club in last place, has done alty of all the loading sports of the teams played at Kansas City. nd was laced out of the points after Stafford has been making some truly more to kill base ball interest than The Bos­ wonderful catches in the present series. any­ icriod, including base ball, cricket, la- ton won easily by 12 to 4. At the end hree inniuga. Petty, who succeeded thing else could have done. So impressed rosse, foot ball, tennis, The first game of the metropolitan of the eighth im, did better, but gave Is anybody looking for Arthur Bell's are the people w-ith hand ball, bowi­ inning the Dauvray Cup Foutz's boys a job. Some of President Van Cott's the failure of the ng, billiards, chess, etc., etc. The championship series between New York was formally presented to the Bostons mi by pitching wildly with a man on club owners to cater to the public that 'World" has and Brooklyn was playeil Oct. 7 at the for the hiril. In the last half friends are said to be guilty. no matter what fallen off greatly in this Boston Club. The cup has now of the tenth in- Drunken "Well! Well! !'r is growing move might be made by espect, and the "Herald" has cut down Polo Grounds before about 3000 peo­ become the personal property of tha ing, Foutz hit a ball to short centre tho Wagners it would have no effect. ts base ball very unwisely. The Brook- ple. It was simply a question of pitch­ club, having been won three times. hat Stafford should have eaten, but bold. He came into the reporters' bos The great drawback to the success of ers, and in that yesterday and used vile language. This yn "Eagle" has found its sporting page respect the Brooklyns On Oct. 8 the Clevelands played a amos says he didn't see the ball at all. is nice business for the New York Club the Washington Club is the alien owner­ o attractive to its readers, and bene­ were not in it, as they could do nothing Sunday game at Fort Wayne with a As it was Ward ran hard for; it but to tolerate. ship. As long as people are in control ficial to its circulation, that with Rusie, while the Giants knocked local team which was beaten 15 to 1. ouldn't get it and Foutz got two bases. who have no local pride so long will the it has made Kennedy out Dave Orr is looking better than for t quite a feature, especially in its foot in two innings, Sharrott Only 500 people attended the game. Shoch sacrificed him to third and Burns two years past. His leg is nearly well, financial end cut the star figure. It is >all reports, written by Mr. Henley, an succeeding him. Kusie received fine sup­ On Oct. 9 the Boston and All-America rought him in with a single. It was and he says he hopes to get into the impossible for the Wagners to repeat ild Harvard graduate, finely and impar- port. Only two Brooklyn men reached teams played at St. Joseph, Mo., before he winner. game again. their performance of the past season and ially prepared. third during the game. Although six err- a large crowd. It was not until the In yesterday's game, Doyle and Gaft- Ward received a beautiful diamond reap any material benefit. The paucity rors were charged to the Brooklyns their eighth inning, with the score 6 to 2 in cy handed the honors of the day to of attendance from the time the owners fielding scarf pin the other day from a friend. I want to call the attention of your was really splendid. Lachance favor of the All-Americans, that Boston }avy on a silver dish. Doyle couldn't Was it Treasurer Talcott? failed to strengthen, and their disre­ readers to a few extracts I have given got confused at critical > moments and woke up and knocked out five rims, day-"third base as well as Bob Curds, of We miss George Davis. gard for the wishes of the patrons was )clow from an address made to the club didn't know what to do with the ball. which won the gaino for them by 7 to 0. he "Recorder," his three hypnotic er- noticed, is an evidence of the determi­ The Fuller is playing ball for keeps. Ward >y the National League Club presidents fielding of Corcorau and Hattield On Oct. 9 the Pittsburgs ran up to ors costing three fat runs. Gaffncy says he will retain Shorty after all. It's nation to stay away unless the people U the close of the inaugural year of the was fine. Score: Uniontown, Pa., and there beat the was literally out of sight. He called a a good move. can get what they want. This is no more jcaguo in 1870. The clubs endorsing the NEW YORK. AB. B. B. P. A. B. team which had beaten the New Yorks. -it by Milligan over left field fence foul Wilson is catching than right, and the Wagners cannot ex­ Ward, 2b ...... 6 2 1 3 3 0 and throwing im­ pect to make iddress in question were those of Bos- Burke, If...... S 1 2 2 0 0 The Uniontowns were not in it at all, vlion it was fair by five feet, and then mensely. He's a prime favorite with the the public play second -fid­ .on and Hartford in the East, and Chi- Tleroan, rt...... 6 1 1 2 0 0 being defeateil by 13 to 3. ailed the game at the end of the eighth cranks. dle in the future to any little scheme of "ago, Cincinnati, Louisville and St. Doyle, 3b...... _ t 0 2 2 1 0 On Oct. 9 the Cleveland team played nning when it was light enough to pliy Petty should take off at least 30 their own. ^ouis in the West, these clubs then com- Connor, Ib...... 6 2 1 8 0 0 a picked nine at Toledo and was beaten wo more innings at least. And he gets pounds. WHAT IS NEEDED HERE? irising the National League of that Stafford, <*...... 4 1 0 4 0 0 by 10 to 6. Cuppy and Zimmer acted as !20 a game for such work, too. Mike Tiernan doesn't look like Tho great need is a change in the Mllliean, c.._,,...... 811611 The first game played last Saturday a well ear. After opening their address with Busic, p...... B 2 8 0 1 0 battery for the Toledos. The Clevelands man. His stomach has been troubling control of the club. The Wagners have, appropriate remarks upon the progress Fuller, m...... 322110 fielded poorly. O'Connor pitched and was enough to make Jerry DonneHy cut him all the season. without doubt, gotten back all their loss­ n popularity made in base ball during was hit hard. his lovely whiskers off. The Brooks Jerry, get your ear trumpet out for n. es of the previous year and should be the previous decade, the club presidents Totals ...... 39 12 13 27 7 1 vere beaten to the tune of 12 to 0, and first-class explosion over your way! I content. It they anticipate reaping a on to say: BROOKLYN. AB. R. B. P. A. E. there was no fluke about it, either. By just want to give you a tip! harvest by holding on to the franchise Paly, 2b...... 300311 CINCINNATI CHIPS. he waJ'- a gentleman well posted on in this As the game advanced In favor, the Corcoran, 89...... 4 0 0 1 B 0 JOE VILA. city they will in all liklihood be popular demand for superior skill In its Foutz, If...... 401300 base ball matters said the other day: very much mistaken as the public ten- 'xpositlon led necessarily to setting apart Brouthers, Ib...... 3 0 1 10 1 1 THE BARNSTORMING TOUR OF 'Donnelly doesn't know much about BROOKLYN BUDGET. d'ency is r.nti-Wagnerian, as far as base Jrorn other avocations during the playing Burns, rf...... 402201 THE REDS' SUCCESSFUL!. base ball. He prints just what Byrne ball is concerned. It's a shame that season the er.tire time of exceptionally ex- UrlBn, cf...... 4 0 1 B 0 0 ells him. Still he's smart because by some live spirited man is not at the htad >crt players,, who were required to main- Hatfleld, Sb...... 3 0 0 1 8 1 roasting Ward and the New Yorks, he COMMENDABLE FEATURES OF of the club, for a liberal management alu their best physical condition for play, Iflchauce, o...... 8 0 1 2 1 3 A Brief Review of the Championship would surely bring ind to be prepared at any time to appear Buarrott, p...... 2 0 0 0 0 0 uakes people believe he's in the game, THE POST-SEASON SEKIES. in liberal returns. an the fleld to contend for the supremacy Kennedy, p...... 000010 Season—The Club Financially Suc­ vhen on the contrary, he is away out­ The comments of the veteran Chad- )f their respective clubs. For such ex­ cessful—The Artistic Features of side the breastworks." They tell me Brilliant Playing and Proper Doings wick as published in last week's "Life," clusive use of their time they were, of Totals ...... 80 0 6 27 17 7 ferry has hired an ear trumpet and a on this subject were most limely. The course, entitled to receive compensation New York ...... 06400100 1-12 the Campaign—Comiskey Re-En­ )honograph for President Byrue to talk All Around toy Both Clubs—News presence here of thousands of clerks 'rom the clubs engaging their services, aud Brooklyn ...... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 gaged For Next Season—News and uto during the winter. of the Week. who have no other means of recreation hence arose what is known as 'profes­ Earned runs-New York, 2. Two-base hits sional' base ball playing." Grimn and Rusie. Hoinu run Tieruan. Sacrifice Gossip. A QUESTION OF "QUID PRO QUO." in the afternoons but patronizing the Slts-StaHord, Burke, 2; Kennedy, Daly, Last week I asked the pertinent ques- Brooklyn, Oct 10. Editor "Sporting ball games is the best kind of encourage­ Referring to the abuses, the removal Bruutburs and Fuller. Stolen bases Fuller, ment for the owners of tho club to cater of which led to the organization of the Staf­ Cincinnati, Oct. 10. Editor Sporting ion: "Does the Brooklyn Club gets its Life:" Up to date honors are even in ford and Foutz. First base on errors New loi'k, bit' out of the local series'.'" By this the to their attendance. The Wagners have League, tho address goes on to state: 6. First base on balls Off Kennedy, 4. Struck Life: The curtain has at last fallen, clinch for supremacy between Goth­ not showed i>ny disposition to do this For the extirpation of dishonest play on out By Kusie, 4. Left on bases New York, 7; and the season of '93 is only a memory. ime, Mr. Editor, you undoubtedly know am and the Church City. A number of the ball field, the League has prescribed Brooklyn, 0. Wild low far out of the way and the result has been a practical boy­ pitch Kennedy. Time Ib, The players returned to Cincinnati on I was. Mr. people who are susceptible to shock, lost cott. Managers and1 owners of visiting lenalties of severity. The subscribing clubs 33m. Umpire Mr. Gatfney. Monday and left for their homes last Byrne, acting for the Brooklyn Club, their breath and what little sand they lo not believe that a single playing yicm- BROOKLYN WINS THE SECOND. took 15 per cent, of the gross receipts at had when Ward and his band flattened clubs are no strangers to the base ball >er of their respective olubs has been The scond game of the series was night. The tour of Bancroft's barn­ advantages of this cits and it's non­ stormers through this and adjoining the Polo Grounds on Saturday and yes­ out Foutz's boys in the first game. They guilty of such conduct during the past played at Eastern Park, Oct. 10, and re­ terday, leaving the Brooklyns 35 per concluded it was all day with us, forget­ sense to speak of its not being a clul season; but knowing the proneuess of sulted in a victory for Brooklyn after 10 States was a success owing chiefly to cent, to divide supporting town. All that is wanted is giiorant or malicious persons to cry the hard work among themselves. In ting that old saw, that one swallow does fraud' without innings sharp play. The New Yorks hit of the manager. Besides Brooklvn on Tuesday I understand he not make a drunk. To-day's game re­ a prevalence of favorable conditions pretext and to serve per­ Kennedy hard in but one inning, the the championship of Ohio, the Keds similar to those possessed and enjoyed sonal ends, we ii.nke the following distinct secured took 25 per ceut. in part payment for assured them though and now some of by nearly all propositions on this point to the public: second, while the Brooklyns knocked a substantial return for their the use of the Brooklyn Club's uniforms. them have courage enough to hope. the other clubs. week's work in the shape of $60 apiece. HOME We claim for our phiycrs, first: That Baldwin out of the box in the third. In addition to this, he told Kinslow he BRILLIANT PLAYING. 1UJLE IS DEMANDED. their reputation for Integrity is as valu­ Petty finished the game rather credita­ Over $800 was left after paying all ex­ couldn't play in this series; but Tommy, What does George Wagner, able to them as to men pursuing any penses, and this was divided equally The games from a playing standpoint while en­ other bly. Brooklyn got the winning run in ifter consulting his friends, played yes­ arc a brilliant success, neither club hav­ gaged in another business in Philadel­ honorable calling; aud second, that a ball the tenth inning, when Foutz's fly fell among the players. terday, and is now waiting to know phia, know of the needs of the Wash­ player, whose every movement in a game WHERE THE PLAYERS WINTER. ing given better exhibitions during the of ball Is watched safely, although Stafford should have what Byrne intends doing. The local season than those of Saturday and to- ington public in a base ball way? Mr. by hundreds perhaps taken it, and Dave got to the plate on The members of the team who live series was a matter between the players thousands of witnesses, should not be in the East, and they are in the ma­ dav. The attendance on Saturday was AVaguer's knowledge of the base ball condemned for 'dishonest play' in the Shock's sacrifice aud Burns'' single. of the New York and Brooklyn Clubs. half way satisfactory, but not quite up business is rather limited and he has ibseu«o of such evidence us would satisfy Score: jority, will play three more games before As their contracts expired on Oct. they finally part for the season. Mul­ 1 to tho mark to-day. If the English and been compelled to rely upon the advi__ fair-minded men of the commission of a NEW YORK. AB. R. B. O. A. B. it was natural to suppose that they American yachts had been racing to-day of others ever since he invested his hard [lishimest act. We hereby pledge ourselves Ward, 2b ...... B 0 0 2 B 0 lane will spend the winter here just to were free to do as they pleased. As far earned dollars in base ball property. to the public, Individually and collectively, Burke, If...... B 0 S 8 0 0 kcp Holliday and McPhee company there would have been full excuse for that, ifpon the production Tlernan, rf...... 4 0 1 4 0 0 as Wards' men were concerned, Mr. tho slim crowd, for the people hore- His first year's experience as owner of of such evidence Smith goes to Altoona, Pa., Comiskey Talcott gave them the fredom of the tho \Vashiugton Club in regard to any player belonging to cither Doylo Sb ...... 4 1 1 2 2 0 abouts are yacht mad and have appetite was remarkable >f our respective clubs, in any game Connor, Ib ...... 4 1 1 14 0 1 to Chicago, Chamberlain to Buffalo, Polo Ground, paid for the balls and for its lack of decision and his shifting played Sullivan to Boston, Dwyer to Geneva, for little else. But there was no meet- during the last season, or that sluill be Stafford, cf...... 8 1 1 1 0 0 settled the minor expenses, at the same of the rival boats, whereas on Sat­ tactics. The fact that some three man­ played during the cowing year, such play­ Wilson, o...... 8 1 0 0 1 1 N.Y., Morgan Murphy to Providence, time wishing them good luck. Mr. agers were engaged in the season and er sball Baldwin, p...... a 0 1 0 0 0 Ct., Murphy to Nassau, Ct, Vaughn to urday last there was, and in addition, a be instantly expelled from service Petty, p...... 2 0 0 1 2 0 Byrne's action on the contrary angered number of other counter attractions. some thirty odd players is an evidence ind membership, and eball be forever de­ Fuller us ...... 8 0 0 1 S 2 Rock Springs, Ky., Motz to Akron, O., liis players to such an extent that of this and does not speak well for exec­ barred from playing in a League club. while Lathain aud Canavnn will play Brouthers went home after Saturday's SOMETHING IS LACKING. utive ability. Tho worst about these We not ouly proffer this pledge to the So just what to attribute the dearth public, but we earnestly request their Ibtals ...... _. 35 4 8 28 *15 4 olo under Bancroft at New Bedford. in no pleasant frame of mind. of people at to-day's gain* changes was that Mr. Wagner always co­ BROOKLYN. AB. R. B. O. A. E. Sfrom the list it may be seen that nn As I understand it, the Brooklyn Club to is a bit blamed somebody else for causing tl: operation in this matter, both to the end Pnly. 2b ...... unusually large number is endeavoring to get square with lard. It may be that the go-it-alono that they may be satisfied of our deter­ Owrcoran, aa ...... of players were its >lan of the players takes from the im- change. So the past season he took mination to purify the game, and to vindi­ wearing the Cincinnati colors at the players for their poor showing and for another tack and refused to make any cate honorable clubs Foutz, Ib ...... the several breaches of discipline >ortance of the contests, and is in the anil players who are Shoch, If ...... close of the season. Eighteen men on eyes of the many, who regard changes whatever, which was switching justly sensitive uudcr unfounded accusa­ Hums, rf . were drawing salary when the year Western trips that have disgraced the the series the cut with a vengeance. If he holds tions of fraud. (IrilSn. cf/...... ended, and the average number on th club. That is the ouly reason I can as a free-and-easy affair, in which the on another year the Lord knows what In reference to another evil that has Hatfleld, Sb ...... think of for Mr. Byrne's strange pol­ officials of neither club have an interest. will be his next move. cast its shadow upon the game that of Pailcy. c pay roll throughout the season was not This lack of interest tluy probably gambling in Its various forms, including far from this figure. icy. ODDS AND ENDS. Kennedy, p . LOOOKING AHEAD. argue robs the games of the stamp of the system known as pools we can ouly ABOUT TUB SEASON'S EXPERIENCE. authority ncresssary to insure fine ri- Messrs. Sutherland, Johnson and say that, so far as our power extends to Totals ...... 32 B 10 SO About thirty-five ball players alleged While 17 2 Manager Ward has not eom- valiv and incidentally to hold the Schlegel, the minroity stockholders, are control such a matter, we have exercised *One man out when winning rim was made. and otherwise helped to deplete the cof­ mei.ted at all on the make up of next not saying much outside of their inten­ it in banishing all such practices from our Now York ...... 020101000 0 4 fers of the club during tho season. The year's team, it is an even bet that public's attention. Whatever it is, «t clubs, our grounds, and the buildings un­ Brooklyn ...... 0031P0000 1-5 my rate, the base ball followers, who tion to call for an accounting at the der our control. We have also exerted, and Earuiil rims New York, 2; Brooklyn, 3. Tivo- members of the "alleged" class were there'll be some changes in spite of the club's annual meeting. They want a discovered after from two hours to two 'lub's statement in August that tho lave ben shy in coming forward thus shall continue to exert, our personal in- Uase hits Doyle, Hatneld, Schoch and Foutz. far, have missed a rare treat, for the plain statement of the business done ilucnce to discountenance the practice of Tbroe-base hits Connor and Daly. Sacrifice hits months service, and turned adrift. All term would remain intact. The New during the past year, and if there was 11 gambling in all its bearing upon the game; Wilson, llalfli'ld, Foutz, Burns, 2; Fuller, Kt'U- this cost money. After numerous ex­ York team as it stands cannot win the two clubs have played with a vim that iroves how much in earnest they are. surplus they want their part. If they but the public is well aware that, iu base nodjr, Dfliloy, Tirrnnu and Doyle. Stolen bnses periments of this sort had been tried pennant; while it has proved well nigh are refused they will in all probability ball as In politics, it is utterlv beyond our Ilurko and I'outz. First Itase on errors New York, with invariably the same result, invincible at home it has shown lament­ The iiificlders have carried off the honors control to prohibit the practice of gamb­ 2. First base on balls Off Baldwin, 3; off Ken­ a rait! thus far, and their doings have been make things interesting for the Waf­ nedy, 2. Struck out By Kennedy, 2. Double was made on the Southern League, able weakness on the road. There are ers. ling, upon any subject, by persons over plays Fuller and Doyle; and five players certain players who fall off greatly in lively topics for the enthusiasts in this whom we have no jurisdiction or influence Hattiuid, Daly" and were bought. This vicinity. whatever." Foutz; Petty and Connor. Left on liases New cost more money. Although the na­ their play the moment they appenr upon If the wind will only blow Fool oall has s"TrppTant'edT)5se DalFfor Vork, 8i Brooklyn, 7. Hit by pitehed hall Daly. tional rule, fixing a salary limit, de­ a foreign field. Some of them appear to as the yachtsmen desire it and ohl the time being and the local games are In view of the fact that the close of Wild j)ltcii»8 IVtty and Kennedy. Time, In. quit, while others act as if they didn't Boreas make short work of the inter­ the year of 1893, the second under the 35iu. Umpire CafTney. creased the expenses in this direction well patronized. very greatly, these high-priced experi care a snap whether they won or lost. national affair on the water, the smart Senator D. B. Hill, of New York, auspices of the reorganized National ANOTHKlt BROOKLYN VICTORY. I know for a fact that Ward has these tricks of the two clubs will evidently League, it seems to me that a brief ad­ The third game was played Oct. 11 at ments formed quite an item. who is a noted base ball enthusiast, dress to the base ball New York and the Brooklyns won again. The attendance during the season pasi men on his list and that he will either win back the friends of the games, and has begun taking an interest in foot public from the does release them outright or trade them the series wind up in the proper kind ball. League, on ;he subject of the marked Rusie was miserably supported, while not equal the phenomenal figures success Daub's backing was faultless. Cor- of last year. There are good reasons off is a moral certainty. In order to of style. The weather and every other George Wagner sent the writer an an­ it has achieved in rehabilitating coran's batting, Ward's fielding and a for this, however. Last year the tean have anything like a championship team condition has been very favorable, and nouncement card of his marriage, which professional ball playing in public favor magnificent running catch by Stafford was thoroughly reorganised and strength Ward must nave players who can win it is a pity that the attendance end is was in the nature of a surprise. since its organization in the spring of were the features. Doyle's errors eued, and several new faces lent an ad at least half of their games away from the only part not up to form. JOHN H. ROOHE. l£i>2, would be very timely, especially were home, and I'll bet .Tohn will have such ABOUT THE PLAYERS. if it were worded in terms in line with all costly. Score: ditioual attraction to the novelty of Kennedy has pitched NEW YORK. AB. R. B. O. A. B. occupying a place in the first division men if they are in the market or on the both games for the able address of the club officials of Ward, 2b...... 2 Added to this was the revival of Sunday top of the earth before another season P>rooklyn and stands ready to finish the CHADWIGK'S CHAT. the old League of 187l>. Hurke, If. games, the popularity of which was so begins. Mr. Talcott wants a winner series. It is funny, but do yqji know HENRY CHADWICK. Tierlian, rf...... great that the and he will enable Ward to pick out the that you cannot give that man too much Doyle, 3b...... 3 seating capacity of tin work. He never seems to tire, and al­ THE CINCINNATI CLUB'S FOR­ Connor, Ib...... 4 Park had to be almost doubled in order team necessary. Put a hairpin in HOW THE* WERE AFFECTED. Stafford, cf...... 4 to accommodate the crowds. The crowds this! ways receives an order to jump in and FEITURE TRICK CRITICIZED. Jllllignn, o...... 2 this year WAItD EXPLAINS. pitch, with unmistakable relish. Foutz Sin-prising Changes Owing have been pretty nearly o: thinks too much of him to take advan­ to In­ Ruale, p...... 8 equal size throughout. Here's another nut for John B. Foster Manager Jim O'Rourke's Statement creased Distance in the Pitchers' Fuller, S3...... 3 A HEALTHY INDICATION. to crack! When I answered his peculiar tage of this exceptional weakness This I take to indicate a healthy letter last week I had not seen Ward, though, and declares that if Kennedy Creates Amazement— The Series Be­ Record. Totals ...... 28 4 8 24 15 B but I received this letter from John was pitched in regular fashion twice a tween the New Yorks and Brook­ The records of the several pitchers of BROOKLYN. AB. R. B. O. A. E. growth of interest in the game, althougl Daly, 2b...... 320220 in numbers the attendance does no Montgomery yesterday, which may week, he would invariably prove invin­ lyn—Comment on Base Ball Affairs the National League are given below. Coreornn. sa...... 3 equal that of last year. The crowd; make my Cleveland friends open their cible. The list shows some surprises, as some Foutz, Ib...... were made up mostly of regular patrons cob-webbed eyes. Itead this: Lachance was not a brilliant success in General. of the twirlers,who claimed at the begin­ Shoeh, If...... who would rather miss a meal than a New York, Oct. 11. Jos. Vila, Esq. My behind the bat on Saturday, and was ning of the season that the extra pitching Burns, rf...... game. The Sunday games were all wel Dear Sir: Ileferrlng to au article In a re­ really responsible for Brooklyn's shut New York, Oct. 9. Editor "Sporting distance would not unfavorably affect Griffin, cf...... cent issue of the "Sporting Life," from Mr. their work, were Hatlldd, 3b...... attended, and by the forebearance o out. In view of this fact, it is quite like­ Life:" I was most painfully surprised, hit very freely. Others Jupiter Pluvius, every one of the I- John B. Foster, of Cleveland, to which you ly that Dailey will catch al! the games. after reading O'Rourke's statement in who claimed nothing have done finely, Kinslow, c...... have called my attention, permit me to the "Life" notably Nichols, Killen, Terry, Cast- Da'ib, p...... Sunday games scheduled was played say: lu order to make clear my connection Just why he could not do so seems a bit of last week about that al­ The receipts both at home and abroa< with some recent criticism of the Cleve­ of a puzzle, unless the desire is to give leged forfeited game at Cincinnati on right, Kennedy, Cuppy, A. Clarkson and Tntils ...... 34 C 8 24 10 0 were larger in comparison with ex land team aud certain of its methods, it every man a chance to earn some of the Sept. 30, to think that Mr. Brush would Young. John Clarkson, Haddock, Stein, Brooklyn ...... 1030100 1—fi money that is to be countenance such a proceeding on the Hawke, King, Baldwin and Hutchinson New York...... 0201001 0-4 penses than they were last year. There Is necessary to go back to an item publish­ realized. Eurnul runs New York, 2; Brooklyn, 2. Two- fore tbe rigid wile reducing wages bon ed in the New York "Sun," In which I was Brouthers did not show up for the part of Comiskcy and Bancroft. What failed to hold out during the year as in Inso hits Burke and Stafford. Three-base hits- its first fruit fcere, and a small profit wai made to speak of the actions of several game to-day, and it was said that he they could have to gain by it is a mys­ former seasons: Connor and Hutfield. Home run Conwnin. Sacri­ netted for the men who have supportoc Cleveland players toward us en our first had concluded to fade away from, the tery to me. What they will lose, how­ IMTCHEItS' RECORDS. fice hits Corcoran, Tlernan and Stafford. Stolen the game for so many years. This wa visit to Cleveland. Mr. Foster says that series. ever, is plain enough. The Sunday game P 0 Itnse Daly. First bas? on errors New York, 0; mostly used in attempts to improve th while In Cleveland the last trip I denied Tom Burns is as fat as a fool, but he with Cleveland, too, was another silly No. Name. Club. Won Lost Played Won Brooklyn, 5. First base on balls Off Rusie, 1; team. To some that Interview to President Hobison and can sprint attempt to gain a position 1 Killen, Pittsburg...... 35 12 47 .745 off Daub, 6. Struck out By Rusie, 3; by Daub, extent this lias beei others. He has been misinformed. What I with the best of them. in the pen­ 2 Terry, I'lltsburg...... 15 6 21 .714 3. Left on bases New York, 6; Brooklyn, 7. done and the prospects for next year ar did was to tell President Hobison and Some people say that Chris Von der nant race at tho period which they wore 3 Nichols, Boston...... 32 14 40 .0116 Time of gome 111. 30m. Umpire Mr. Gaffney. brighter in every way than for Severn others, perhaps, tho, circumstances which Ahe wants Tommy Simpson, who has not legally entitled to. The rule is plain 4 (iastright. IfoBton.ritts. 15 7 22 .6S2 seasons past. By comparison with las gave rise to the talk with the "Sun" re­ been a fixture with the Brooklyn Club that requires unanimous consent to le­ 5 Young, Cleveland...... 34 16 50 Other Exhibition Contests. year the season just ended is-by all odd porter, and I will repeat them here. In for years and years, and is at present galize the playing off of a postponed or 0 Stiiley, Boston...... 18 11 30 iess one of our 7 Cuppy, Cleveland...... 17 10 27 .030 On Oct. 3 the Boston and All-Amnri -a tho better. jjames against Brooklyn, Doyle assistant secretary. Tommy has heard, drawn game after the closing day ot S Itiisie, New York...... 33 B3 After a two years' hunt a real rigli collided with Dailey at the plate In a though, that Von dor Ahe gave his play­ the season. The Cincinnati Club only 20 .023 team played their second exhibition way which some thought rnisht have been 0-Stivetts, Boston...... 19 12 31 .013 game at Milwaukee. The weather was fielder has been landed. A compcton ers notes for their money on last pay injures itself by such bad breaks as Gmubert Pittsburg.... 11 18 .B13 avoided. After tho game a ".Sun" reporter day 11 McMauon. naltiiuore... 24 IB 40 .<;oo very fold and less than 200 people saw first baseman has stepped into Captaii said to me that he thought Doyle was in and thinks hard when the subject that made by tho club on Sept. BO ami the game. All-America, wjjh Gumbert Comiskey's sjjiked shoes, and the onl; of his leaving Brooklyn is broached. Oct. 1. Tho Cincinnatis closed thi Dwyer, Clncin...... 18 12 30 .600 the wrong, and Intended saying so in his G.vffney is having the right A. Clarkson. St. Louis.. 12 8 20 .KM) pitdiing, beat Boston, with Gastright point whore improvement is necessary story of the game. I asked him not to do kind of a League season as occupants of seventl: 14 Chamlierlain, Cincin.. 11 27 in the points, by !) to 6. is in left field, where a better batte so, on the ground that Doyle was a Imrd time in umpiring the games. Every position and no higher, and their cold 15 Kennedy, Brooklyn... 19 45 !578 On Oct. 4 the Boston and All-America should be installed. The people are no worker, that he had done no particular one of his decisions go without a word, bluffs to oust Brooklyn out of sixth 10 Carsey, Pliilnda...... 14 32 played at Uock Island, 111., before a j tired of Comfskey, and not one who ui harm, and that, even if he was wrong, he the example set by the two clubs being place were most discreditable failures, 17 Steiu, Brooklyn...... 10 35 JS43 fair-sized crowd. The Bostons won by derstands the situation but knows tha was only playing the kind of ball forced something that should be followed dur­ I hope to see Mr. Brush repudiate all IS Menefee, Louisville... 7 15 .53:! the Captain has had poor material to upon us by the other clubs. I then cited to ing the regular championship games. In countenancing of such unfair and il 1!t Cei-nian, New York... 8 17 .529 13 to 3. him, among other things, the methods of 20 Kcefe, rhilflda...... 1) 1!) .B2« On Oct. 4 the Cleveland and Cincin­ work upon, and has done remarkably fact, in all things thus far the players legal action. 21 Hemming, Ijuiisville. 35 the Cleveland team, how they had even re­ have shown that discredit 17 .514 natis played the third game of their well with that. sorted to personal abuse in order, if pos­ of any sort U2 T. I'arrott, Cin., Cliic. 10 20 .500 series at Detroit. The game was well COMISKEY RETAINED. sible, to rattle us. and I gave him the de­ shall not attach to the present series. That was a rich fake of Nick Young's 23 Olrason. St. Louis.... 23 45 .4S!) played, Cincinnati winning^ by 3 to 1, I notice that Von de Ahe again wants tails afterward published. From this it This is all the more commendable when about the alleged advocacy of the plan 21-Ehret. Pittsburir...... 18 35 .480 thanks to Dwyer's effective pitcher. something. Just now his modest de­ may be seen that what I had to say of the the result of the series is taken into cou- of making the local club presidents um 25 J. Clarkson, Cleve... 17 35 .4SP, sires are limited to the securing of 26 Wevhliig, Phllada... 28 .4SO On Oct. 5 the Pittsburg team had nil Cleveland team was not a direct attack side-ration. pires for the games played on their 27 McNabb, Baltimore... 17 .471 Comiskey and Foutz. So far as the but brought In incidentally, while trying J. F. DONNOLLY. grounds next season. Just imagine Pres it could do to beat the Oil City team at to shield 2S McGIII, Chicago..... 32 .4., Bill. 2.S .42!) Braun. see i'o shadow of doubt that he will to be making a grntniiious fling at the suffice to teach them the beauties of th> 31 Hlitihlson. Chinipo.... 10 39 .410 handle the Cincinnati team tion of the Association. As long, however, On Oct. 5 the fourth game of the next year. Cleveland team. 1 bave never denied to as the twelve-club circuit proves as proflt- position, if it did not learn them to hi 35 Baldwin, New York.... 15 37 .405 Cleveland-Cincinnati series was played Manager Bancroft, whom the gossips anyone tho statements attributed to me lu nble as it was this year the magnates are more tolerant to the unfortunate mem 38 Mniu-k, Oilenso...... 7 18 .;»» name as Comiskey's successor, will prob­ the "Sun" Item. not apt bers of the League staff of umpire; 37-Meakln, Washington... 10 27 .370 at Detroit. It resulted in a victory to disturb present arrangements. 38 Strntton. Louisville.... 11 33 .333 for Cleveland, after a hard fight, by 8 ably return as business manager, but I simply explained to President Rohison Heavy losses in the year past have left whom the presidents too frequently that is nil. the circumstances which gave rise to them financial scars that still ^Uow. New York abuse unjustly. Maul. Washington. ... 11 33 to 6. Clarkson pitched effectively for PAUL CHAMBEHLIX. and that I had never intended a direct at­ "Commercial Advertiser. Sullivan, Cincinnati... f> IS Cleveland, but was hit harder than Mnl- tack on his team, in fact, never expected 41—Esper. Washington.... 12 37 lane. Thompson, of the Philadelphias, Two Lncky Players. to sec it in print. The statements, however, I saw the first game of the series be­ A Country Club's Record. tween the New York and Brooklyi played in the right for Cincinnati. Last spring Judge Grady presented a were strictly true. Baldwin was the player Good Things Come t/ast. On Oct. 5 the Bostor.-All-America $50 gold nugget to the Baltimore Club, to whom the personal remarks of the Pottstown, Pa., Oct. 12. The Pottstown teams for the metropolitan champion team played at Quinoy, 111. The All- which was to be given, at the close of Cleveland coaehcrs were directed, Burkelt Club played 42 games this season, of ship on Saturday, and I was surpriset Toip lirv>wn was the first one to make Amerien team did good field work, but the season, to the man who worked hard­ was the principal offender, and Burkctt which It won 22 and lost 18, scoring 352 to see so large a crowd of spectator a home run over the rij,'ht field fence in est and seemed to have the club's interest was the one with whom one of the New runs against 24!) for the opposing clubs. present over 3000 as there were, witl Louisville. He accomplished this feat Sun­ tho Bostons outbatted them, winning the Yorks nearly came to blows In the dress­ The I'ottatown s-.nd Uoyersford clubs cross­ day. Oct. 1, In an exhibition game for the game on a score of 4 to 1. most at heart. Wednesday, about a score the free list suspended for the whok benefit of the Louisvllles. Only 3.">0 people of well-known enthusiasts voted tTjat ing room after the game. I did disclaim to ed bats 11 times, Hoyersford winning G series. Ward's team simply had On Oct. 0 the Pittsburg team shut McGraw and "Robby" should share tie President Robison any responsibility for and Pottstown 5. Uoyersford played 40 a wall wore present f»n account of bail weather, out the Franklin team at Franklin, Pa. honor, and the uugget will b« divided any of the criticisms of the Cleveland Kam«8 during the season; wau 21 ami lost over with Mr. Foutz's nine, the latte aud the giinie was played In the mud. Tiu score was 3 to 0. Meuafee, of between these players. players which appeared subsequently in 18. giving Kennedy's pitching wretched sup lirovvu made two doubles und a node ruu. THE SPORTING LIFE. Oct. 14. hat in base-running Ward, of New MAGNATES AND RULES. incidental to the extreme partisan, and CALIFORNIA appearance here last Saturday against York, is again first with 72 stolen bases that is just what the player is, and CULLINGS. the home club. Among the visitors were BASE BALL o his credit. He also tied Brouthers very naturally so, too. Hence, per­ IMPORTANCE OP LEGISLATING such old-timers as McGuek^n. Arthur or the thirteenth place in batting, the haps most, if not all, the players desire OAKLAND TEAM THREATENED Sunday, Ebright, Billy AVork. Phil Knell, )crcentage being .348 each. New York FOR THE PUBLIC. to have their own teams equipped with WITH EXPULSION. Speer and .lack Fogarly, brother of tho arries off second honors also in stolen pitchers who are nearly famous Jimmy Fogarty. There were two lases, Burke getting 07 to his credit in The Lessons of the Past Season Re­ INVINCIBLE amateurs LEAGUE SLUGGERS. 35 games. All of the Games Attracting Good in the make-up, first basenian Tom Brown, of Louisville, viewed—The Need of Further Im­ and wish to retain the bunt and1 sacri­ Shanahan and third baseman Knightly. was not'far behind Burke, for in 121 fice hit. It seems almost impossible to Audiences and First-class Ball Be­ provement—More Legislation The former is a tall, nimbi" youth, who THE OFFICIAL BATTING AVERAGES ;atnes he plifered "6G bases. Latham, of For bring these men to the knowledge that ing Played —Grumblers' to be has the bag down to a fine point, and .be Cincinnatis, ranks fourth as base- the Bat sniaii Needed to Keep the the money producing element the Ousted—Gossip of the Coast. hits with the ability of a first-class vet­ runner, GO stolen bases having beeu se­ Game Lively and Therefore At­ patronage is vital to them aud not eran. Knightly is rather heavy for the FOR THE SEASON OF 1893. cured by him in 125 games. Dowd is their own artistic ideas. Hence when tractive. San Francisco, infield, but has a very powerful arm ifth with 59 bases stolen. Davis, of asked by magnates or managers their Oct. 5. Editor "Sport­ and is a sure thrower. The game was STew York, showed that he was in good opinions on rule changes they oppose ing Life" That the national game is a twelve-inning affair, in which some company, sixth place as a base-runner Baltimore, Oct. 10, 1893. Editor everything that favors of abolishing slowly, yet surely, undergoing a process Nick Young's Figures Show Some Sur­ of very lively and enthusiastic playing was ailing to his share, he having secured 'Sporting Life: the effeminate features and cling to rejuvenescence is attested by the performed. The Friscos, who in th» 54 stolen bases in 133 games played. The bunt, the bunt, the bunt and1 to scientific pitching. Mag­ growing interest manifested in the eon- prising Results Young Blood to tests main were comprised of ex-.imateurs, Ewing has not forgotten how to steal Do bounce that thing, nates, to a large extent, conclude that and politics of the reorganized played a very stiff game, making only jascs either, and he drew the lucky nnm- And make base ball an expert in the profession can give the California League. The people who five errors in the long contest, in the the Front-The Influence ol the >er seven, with 53 bases stolen put of Of sports the King. best advice, and so they follow these ridiculed the idea that the quality of face of sharp hitting. The local pitcher, L14 games. Brodie, of St. Louis and There is not the least doubt that extra hazardous opinions in their legisla­ the sport would be maintained despite Jackson, was touched up for seventeen Pitching Rule Shown. FJakiuiore, is number eight, with 52 lumping the ball and sacrifice hitting are tion for all that pertains to playing the the introduction of what had previously hits, and eleven safe shots were scored stolen bases. Hoy, of Washington, pulls effective in winning games when artis­ game. Why, if theatrical managers been classed as amateur talent have had tically should do agiinst Knell. The following day San off ninth place, with 51 stolen bases in used, but it is awfully tame and the same thing the stage their opinion on the subject radically Jose and Oakland crossed bats. The 132 games. child-like in comparison with "hitting it would have been bankrupt long ago. changed. It has been demonstrated to Following are the official batting Captain Duffy, of the Bos­ latter team was under the captaincy ton, besides batting well in the first out;" and to make the game attractive These stage magnates stand in the same thoir ample satisfaction that the talent of Norris records of the National League players o the greatest possibilities should be the relation to the public as base ball mag­ of the State was not confined to O'Neil, who played second who have token division, secured tenth place as a base- the men base and was in fine form. Lookabaugb. part in 15 or more runner, with 50 stolen bases out of 151 hief aim from a business standpoint of nates. The theatrical man studies the who had previously been furnishing ex­ games during the championship season public and1 puts forward was in the box for San Jose, and the games played. His companion in the view. If the magnates would only an entertain­ hibitions for salary. That the change Colonels of 1893, as prepared by President Young. strive to make the game to be played ment in accordance with the public has been a pleasing hit him hard at the start, mak­ It will be seen that a player new field, McCarthy, is tied for llth place one to many lovers ing seven hits and as many runs in. to tnd 49 stolen bases with Donovan, of more robust in character, keeping that taste as developed by time. He does of the national pastime is shown by the the League leads all the batsmen. desirable end constantly in view, they not giv» tragedy when comedy draws presence the first two innings. Horner, on the It will also be seen that over 00 men Pittsburg; Doyle, of New York, and of hundreds of new comers at other hand, kept the hits well scattered, Lange, of Chicago. Dailey, of Brooklyn, would be catering to what is uppermost better simply because the members of the local games, in addition to a big are in the .300 class, thus shoeing in the American love for athletics, and his company prefer the former, and' it and Oakland had an easy time win­ plainly that under the increased pitching ranks 12th in base running, with 43 percentage of the regular attendants. ning by a score of 11 to 5. stolen bases. consequently would eventually produce a would be incipient idiocy to do so. If PLAYING WITH VIM. distance the batting was materially in­ Wilmot, of Chicago, is P'ltronage that would have a stability the public shows unmistakable evidence The interior games were well attended creased: n 13th place, with 42 stolen bases, while While the games have been far from Sunday, and at both places the home Hamilton and and perii'anence about it insteid of by increased patronage that it prefers perfect £ a 3 5 gf Tiernan are tied for 14th being a robust to an effeminate game it would from a scientific standpoint, er­ teams were victorious. At Santa Rosa, >lace, with 41 pilfered bases each. Mc- MERCURIAL, bo financial rors being plentiful and scores large, young Johnson pitched an unusually I i * 3 a l JJraw, of Baltimore, stole 40 bases in as it has been in the past history of the SUICIDB the spirit of earnestness used in the strong game for his club, and the " . f e S g 127 games. ______play has, in the eyes of the fair-minded Friscos narrowly escaped a shut out, a sport. Patronage is up one year and to insist on educating them up to the spectators, $ X * down the next, and the rulemakers are pretty and scientific at the sacrifice of served as a charitable cloak home-run drive over the fence by Swett 3. r s CHICAGO GLEANINGS. mostly responsible for that state of the treasury. If patronage is the better to cover all shortcomings. Indeed the being the only thing that saved them things. The trouble is that after a sea­ for it the pretty bunt hit should go zest with which all of the youngsters from the humiliation of a whitewash. I 1 enter into their games has been com­ WHERE THE PLAYERS WILL son like the one just past they reason and there should be a monopoly of hit­ Santa Rosa won, 9 1. At Petaluma from false premises. They say, ting out. If sacrificing makes a tame mented freely upon by the people, who the score was 8 to 7 against the Stenzel. Pitta ...... Bl 198 81 WO 12 13 SPEND THE WINTER. "The for years witnessed Hamilton, Plitla ...._. 82 349 138 3i« 15 41 season has been a success under cer­ play by displacing a more robust one, the work of the old Pioneers. The play was very close after Thompson, Phila ...... 130 5S3 220 377 88 18 tain rules, and therefore it is wisdom to of which there can be no question, then leaguers. The young blood seems to the second inning and created much Davis, New York...... 133 533 190 373 31 54 Manager Chapman in Town on a continue them." They do not take into the sacrifice should1 be sacrificed. With entertain no thought as to his record. enthusiasm in the large audience. Burkx-lt, Cleveland.. ~~. 124 4SO 17« 372 44 30 Mission—Looking For a League account that conditions change with an the bunt and sacrifice abolished, and the He "plays ball" in all that much abused On Monday (Labor Day) two exhibi­ Ewlng. Cleveland...-.- 114 477 177 371 35 63 diamond enlarged and the pitcher terra implies, and as a consequence as­ tion games were played in this city, Browning, Louisville..... 57 214 79 371 10 10 Franchise For Buffalo—Glenalvia advancing season, and that what is handi­ Deletanty, Pbila.._..._ 132 5ttS 21S 370 40 3li made robust in the early part of it be­ capped the teams would be much more tonishing feats on the field are accom­ the contesting teams being the San Smith, ritt«burg.._.. 128 500 1S3 366 28 28 Preparing For a California Tour- comes effeminate by the experience of nearly equalized and1 the games would plished, which at first sight seemed wall Jose and Friscos and the Oaklauds and Bannau, St. Lwula. . ... 23 90 3(i 303 1 7 Bits of News, Etc. the men iu gradually mastering the dif­ be correspondingly more interesting, and nigh impossible. Pioneers. llerritt. Boston...... 35135 49 3«3 7 3 ficulties toward the end of it. There­ the championship race more uncertain The people hero are gradually awaken­ COAST DRIFT. McQirtliy Boston.. .._. 116 441 159 3BO 31 49 and therefore more exciting. A game ing to the fact that the boys have come Fred Carroll has not yet joined any Duff}'. Boston .....- _ 131 537 203 359 39 50 Chicagoilll., Oct. fore, when the game is taken up in the 0. Editor "Sporting spring where it was left off in the au­ that is a forgone conclusion is not so to stay in the business, and with the of the clubs. Tebwm, Cleveland.. _. 115 478 172 359 28 20 Life" The Chicago team has been dis­ exciting determination Tom Powers considers the Santa Rosa Coolev, St. Loafs ...... 26 103 37 359 2 11 banded and the players have scattered. tumn the players work into form quick­ and therefore such a drawing to allow no legitimate ex­ Van Haltren, Pitts..-.- 123 502n7« 350 31 S5 ly, and very soon regain the machine- card as one that fluctuates in the several cuse for their retirement are conducting team the speediest aggregation of BroutlHTS, Brooklyn...-. 75 207 9334825 S Kittrcdse has joined Selee's All-Amer­ innings and is only youngsters that ever wore California ica team. Dahleu and Wilmot expected like automatic conditions that began to decided when the themselves accordingly. Ward, New York...... 134 557 104 348 40 72 pall on the public last man is out. The pitching skill must MALCONTENTS IN THE RANKS. colors. Glaspeoc-k, St. L. nnd P.. 114 457 15!l 347 43 39 to join the team, but Wilmot, who has taste when they left Bmdti-. off. The game has now worked up by be farther reduced to effect such a re­ As the new talent grows in favor the The Oaklands hare as left fielder a St. Lo. and Bal... 132 549 188 342 2S 52 business interests in St. Paul to look sult. There is not the least question of lad named Hurley, of this city, who Robinson, Baltimore..... 91 349 118 338 23 1(1 after, backed out, and then Dahlen made degrees to placing the pitcher directly popularity of many of the old] men is is Kcelcr, N. Y. and Brook. 29 90 30 333 12 7 in the centre of an enlarged diamond that. Batting, fielding and base run­ on the down grade, particularity those a wonder at eating up long flies. H«lli(liiy. Cincinnati..-.. 122 475 158 332 28 25 up his mind that he would rather stay ning are the chief features of the sport The at home aud see the Fair. McGill, Ir­ without any whose interests in California do not standing of the clubs to data Guilds, Cleveland...... 122 481 100 332 17 27 SHOCK that is beloved of the public, and there­ extend beyond the pittance they earn is as follows: Santa Rosa, 1.000; Pet- Frank. St. Louis.... -- 40 mi 54331 3 9 win, Dahlen and Ryaii will winter in by too radical a fore it is unwise to handicap those ele­ i.luma, .<>t>C; San Francisco, Donovan, Pittsburi*...... 110 465 154 331 46 49 Chicago. The wiuteij homes of the other change. For years the from the ball field. There are numerous .500; San TwlU-liell, Louisville.... autocrat of the diamond has beeu grad­ ments of the game and exalt the pitch­ players of the old administration who .Tcse, .500; 1'ioneers, .200; Oaklaads, 45 181 60 331 11 players are: Schriver, Brooklyn, N. Y.; ing one, McOniw, Baltimore..-. 127 475 156 328 25 40 Griffith, Bloomington, 111.; Abbey, Barre, ually pushed back farther and farther are working earnestly for the success .200. Hallman, Pliila ...... 132 5«7 186 32S 44 2l from the plate, until now it has most ALBERT MEOTT. of the new regime, but the malicious­ The newspapers are giving the le- Tietron, New York..-.. 124 471 154 327 43 41 Vt.; Donnelly, Springfield, 111.; Hutchin- son, Cedar Rapids, la.; Clausen, Louis­ certainly reached the point when he can ness of about a dozen members of the oig:tnized league splendid support. McKean, Cleveland..-.- 125 510 106 325 64 15 with great advantage be placed in a defunct clubs is having Charles Dryden, and his humorous Mack, PlttstarK...... 3« 120 39325 9 4 ville, Ky.;\Docker, Fairbury, 111.; Camp, PENNSY'S a serious effect. Beckley, Pittsbnrg.. - - 131 407 181 324 64 24 Omaha, Neb.; Glenalvin, St. Louis, Mo.; position where the surrounding condi­ PROGRESS. The malcontents have endeavored to pen, are back from Samoa. He is "do­ Turner, Philu...... -_. 86154 50324 5 7 Parrott, Portland, Ore.; Wilmot, St. tions can be made such as to produce handicap the new league in every way ing" base ball for one of the local Irwin, Cliica Ko...... _ 21 77 25324 8 4 Paul, Minn.; Lange, San Francisco, Cal.; something like a permanency. These A. NEW CAGE FOR THE UNIVERS­ and when permitted to go on the field papers. Doyle, New York...--.. 80 307 100 322 14 49 conditions are handicapping his mono­ disgusted spectators by their papable in­ The Santa Rosa team has incorpo­ Connor. New York...... 138 490 158 322 2S 29 Dungan, San Diego, Cal. The majority ITY BALL TEABI. Anaon, of the players remained lith proportions by distance, and bring­ difference and lack of heart. rated. Among the directors is a Superior Cliirago...... --. 101 381 123 322 32 13 in town for a ing forward the batting, fielding and Larkin, Wiisbiugton..... 81 313 101 K22 10 3 few days last week to complete their It Will be Handsomely Equipped Among the ex-California League play­ Judge of Sonoma county. Wilmot Chicago...... »3 374 119 318 S9 42 inspection of the World's Fair. base running features by a larger ter­ ers whose good will still goes out to the Nothing new has developed concern­ Lyons, Pittsuurg ....._- 131 462 147 318 31 24 OHAT1LAN AFTEK. A FRANCHISE. ritory, which is so insignificant as not and Will Have Sufficient Floor game in its convalescent condition are ing the proposed opposition league. Bnrle, Pittslurg...... 26 82 2631711 1 to destroy old established landmarks in Space to Admit of a Perfectly Tom Power, Henry Hines, "Buck" Eb- Henry Harris continues to be as close Wise, Wus-Hngton...... 121 507 1«0 317 i'4 21 Manager John C. Chapman, of the the eye of the spectator. If the mag­ right, "Tip" O'Neil and Rube Levy. Lowe, Boston...... 120 465 147 310 37 21 Buffalo as a clam on the subject. Club, was in Chicago the last nates would only legislate for their Shaped Diamond Being Laid. These men are playing with all their Collopy, late of Oakland, is doing O'lionrko, Bolt. & Louis. 121 460 145 315 39 28 week of the League season, ostensibly patrons and not for their players, pristine vigor and HatfieM, Brooklyn...... 33114 36315 915 to visit the World's Fair, and by voice and action good work at third for Petaluma. Kollv, New York...... 16 54 17314 7 5 but in reality would also lose sight of the "relative" The base ball enthusiast at the Univer­ are giving encouragement to younger ___ j. M. CAunoLU Kelly, Baltimore.....-- 121 41K) 153 312 32 38 on a far different mission. His errand effect of such legislation on the differ­ sity of Pennsylvania is again rejoicing, players and shaming the sluggards. The Dahlen, Chicago...... 115 463 144 311 38 33 was to consult with National League ent teams and the pitchers of them they and this time the whole student body latter, however, will soon be placed be­ Dungan, Chicago...... 107 444 138 310 42 14 magnates in regard to Buffalo's demand would accomplish the best results. Af­ joins him in his merry-ma King, for yond power of doing harm. They have PHILADELPHIA POINTERS McOurr, Cleveland...-- 63 24« 76305)1320 for a franchise in the major league. Ziuimer, Cleveland...... 65220 68 30U 15 8 ter all, the whole success of the sport Pennsylvania's prospects in the athletic been informed by those in authority O'Connor, Cleveland..-. 83 3U5 113 309 33 23 Among others whom he saw were Presi­ depends upon it as a drawing card, and field received another great impetus yes­ that it would be better, so far as the A NEW CATCHER SECURED BY Stivctts, Boston...... 411115 51309 4 (1 dent James A. Hart, of the local club; not upon its scientific and artistic fea­ terday by the assurance that the much- public is concerned, to play no ball at THE LOCAL CLUB. Weaver, Louisville...--. 104 413 128 309 31 17 President Brush, of the Cincinnatis; tures, except when approved by the pub­ talked-of base ball cai:o would be erect­ all than to try to palm off a counterfeit McPhee, Cincinnati..... 127 46S 144 307 38 31 Robinson, of Cleveland; Von der Ahe, article. I understand that a movement Daly, BrooUlra...... 126 lic in the unmistakable ed and rosily for occupancy by the open­ Grady, of Allentown, to be Tried— 450 13S 300 24 43 of St. Louis, and Charles H. Byrue, of EMPHASIS ing of next is afoot to cut loose entirely from these W. Brown, Louisville... 118 462 142 305 35 9 spring's practice in Febru­ Four Players Under Contract— O'Rourke, Washington... 129 527 Kit 305 32 19 Brooklyn. of patronage. Patronage demonstrates ary. The plans for the new structure growling, kicking, worthless fellows, and Boyle, Philadelphia..... 117 482 147 305 3fl 21 All of these gentlemen expressed them­ that the rules were good, and made an have been drawn up and submitted to it would be a good thing. They will Harry Wright Talks of His Team's Itvan, Chicago...... -- S2 3:12 101 304 10 8 selves more than anxious that the Queen attractive game most of the past season, the base ball committee by Frank Miles soon be forgotten, as indeed a few have Misfortunes-Current Local News, Nash, Boston...... 1284061423044133 City of the Lakes should become one of and that there was a warning toward D:iy, of the University Architectural who recently dropped from sight, and Cross. Philadelphia..-- H4 414 125 302 19 15 them, but were at a loss their places filled by younger and Gossip and Comment. Stafford, New York.. .. 67272 82 301 16 24 to determine the end of it that pitching was becom­ School, who is to be its architect. more Tucker, Boston...... 121 467 140 299 40 12 just how this should be brought about. ing king agatn. Pitchers are of vary­ Five thousand dollars is the result of enterprising ball tossers. Vmiglm Cincinnati..-.. 119 404 139 2i»9 25 18 It was suggested that the most feasible ing degrees of effectiveness just now, the personal soli<-it;ition of the base TROUBLE WITH OAKLAND. Philadelphia, Oct. 11» There is little BierlMlKT, Pittsburg..v-. 128 506 151 298 35 11 plan was to vacate the franchise of the but they can be more nearly equalized ball committee as contributions from The trouble in the Oakland team re­ new to chronicle about the Phillies, ex­ Reitz, Baltimore...... 130 474 141 297 26 33 tail end Washiugtous. This could be by setting them so far back that all the alumni, and the student body will sulted to-day in the issuance of the fol­ cept that a new catcher has been sign­ Esper. Washington....- 40 ]41 42297 9 1 done very easily, for the ed, in the person of (irady, \\lio made a Farrell, Washington..-. 122 492 146 290 35 11 unauthorized batsmen will hit the ball anyway, and now be called upon lo raise the remain­ lowing letter, which is self-explana­ Lnthaui, Cincinnati.. . 125 503 149 290 28 60 transfer of games and other reasons. 1he run-gettinff depend more on relative der. This much is due Mr. Louis C. tory : fine reputation with the Allentowu Club, Gem an, New York..-.. 20 71 21 2!t5 2 3 GLEXALVIN'S SCHEME. fielding and base line sprinting and Madeira, Jr., and his colleagues for their "Mr. D. W. Long, Manager Ookland' B. as a fine catcher and hard hitter. The Sctirlver, Cbicngo....._ 59217 (H 295 17 Second baseman Glenalvin is organ­ judgment. By striking this enuilibriura earnest labor, at the sacrifice of per­ B. Club Dear Sir: ^fter reviewing the idea in securing another catcher is Haw-ley. St. Louis...... 24 S8 26295 4 0 izing a team made up of former Cali­ between the pitchers, and enlarging to sonal consideration and convenience, performance of your team in the five probably to put the club in position to Dowrt, St. Louis. ....- . 131 557 164 294 21 59 games in which play Lave Cross permanently at third Taylor. Baltimore...... 8.8 350 103 291 24 25 fornia players aud contemplates a trip a slight extent the infield territory the and the students should show their ap­ it has appeared, since Long. Boston...... 128 540 159 294 20 3,'i to the Pacific coast. His team will be equalization of the teams will be more preciation by their hearty support. The the reorganization, I am compelled to base, thereby permanently increasing M'-nrfee. Louisville...... 21 05 19992 2 2 known as the California National nearly established. Many an excellent site of the building is as yet _underided. protest against the further continuance the team's batting strength. Hamilton, Killcn. Pittslmrg...... 44 151 44 2111 9 Leaguers, and it is proposed to play a batter, when last season was young, be­ but the most prominent mentioned is at of the Oaklauds in the League and' McGinnis and Turner have also sign­ Clements, rhila...... 90 358 1O4 290 29 1 series of exhibition games with clubs at came disgustingly ineffective as the the northeast corner of Thirty-third and shall at once lay a formal complaint ed for next year. It has been a puzzle Burke, New York...... 135 518 150 289 29 67 San Francisco, pitchers ripened. These men were in South before President Hunter, demanding to the management where to play Tur­ iJinge, Chicago. ....-..- 116 458 132 2R8 26 111 Oakland, Los Angeles, streets, on the new athletic field. that a competent Virtue, Cleveland...... 05 362 104 287 38 12 Sacramento and other points. The team most instances excellent fielders, and This v.-ill be a matter for the considera­ management be at ner next season, but if it is true, as Griunn, Louisville...... »2 386 with Treadwny as a sample possessed once assured and guarantee given that reported, that Sam Thompson will not 111 ?87 34 16 will include these players: Clarke, tion of the base ball committee. a good team be at once organized Smigurt. Pitts. aud St. L. 10'J 430 12:1 286 26 22 of Baltimore, and Wilson, of New York, unique skill in certain directions that A PERFECT DIAMOND. and pl-iy any more for Philadelphia, thu Daily, Brooklyn...... 58 206 59 28C, 13 ir> outfitted with proper uniforms. puzzle solves itself Thompson, catchers; Griffith, of Chicago, and Ger­ were exceedingly The plans are drawn up in such a way by his Gunson. St. L. and Cleve. 68 214 61 2X5 6 2 man, of New York, pitchers; Decker ATTRACTIVE ."With the revival of the game, and own act, makes room for a young, am­ Mcfnrthy. Cincinnati..- 48186 63285 9 as to permit of the addition of wings personal control of the Haight street bitious and oromising Warden," Su Louis...... 124 4H5 138 284 10 12 of Chicago, first base; Glenalvin, ol if only they could bat sufficiently to jus­ and various other extensions as shall player. Alien, Philadelphia..- 12345913028319 Chicago, tify their retention on the teams. Had grounds, I endeavored to secure for HARRY WllIHHT'S UEV1EW. second base; Irwin, of Chicago be thought advisable when the necesary the patrons of the game exhibitions that Manager Wright is rather downcast Terry. Pittaburg.... 18 60 17 283 5 1 short stop; Keitz, of Baltimore, third the pitchers not worked off their handi­ mouev shall be raised. This makes it Gamel, Boston...... -.. 69262 74 2S2 17 caps &o soon these players would have while possibly lacking somewhat in the by the failure of his team to land in Corcoran, Brooklyn...... 115 437 12.1 281 S7 IS base; Duncan and Lange, of Chicago, possible to erect the building at very third and Treadway, of boen batting successfully to the end of finer technicalities, would be bristling place, at least, but is positive that Staley. Boston...... -.-. 32 107 60280 8 Baltimore, outfielders slight expense in such a way that it may with honest, earnest endeavor, and de­ only hard luck is responsible for the re­ Wilson, New York...... 29 107 30 280 6 ODDS AND ENDS. the season, and been invaluable to their be altered when additional funds are se­ Burns. Brooklyn....-..-. 1073071112792021 teams. As it was, the accumulating pended upon the managers and players sult. Said he the other day: Wilmot, after all, did not join Seine's cured and remedies the immediate lack "Hamilton's Abbey. Washington....- 31112 31277 7 8 skill of the pitchers cost all the man­ of funds. for co-operation. I am proud to state sickness was our first blow, Decker. Chicago.....--. 81 322 89 270 16 1! All-American team and Dahlen, also ai The plans as at present sub­ that some of the clubs have the loss of Billy, toth at the bat and In agers large sums of money iu replacing mitted are but preliminary sketches, come up the field, has Shoch, Brooklyn...... 93315 872701121 the last hour, declined to join the team. the players who were good enough ex­ to my highest expectations, and the re­ been a very disastrous one Kennedy, Brooklyn....- 42149 4127512 3 Kittredge went. and as they differ but little from those for us. Turner is a good man, and I Ifavft cept for the conditions established by mainder must reach the same condi­ only praise for his work, but lie could uot Gl'ks, Baltimore....-- 15 62 17 274 4 3 Camp may not do for second base, the magnates alreadv approved there is little doubt tion. Henry, Cincinnati...... 2t 84 23273 1 but Glenalvin, who is a heady player, themselves. If the pitch­ of their adoption. They provide for be expected to till Hamilton's shoos. Dela- Warl. Bait, and Cin..-. 49 194 63 27,1 5 32 ers had been placed in the centre of an making the structure the finest in the "No one conversant with base ball lianly and Thompson were not accustomed Sugdi-H, I'ittsLurg...... 25 84 2327310 1 is expected to fill the bill. The trouble enlarged diamond, as so earnestly ad­ matters here will dispute the fact that to his style of fielding, aud many balls Lyons, New York....-- 46176 48272 915 with Glenalvin is that he always rankec vocated *y "The United States and for this purpose the with the better went for two-baggers and triples which Foutz. Brooklyn.. Sporting Life last buildings class of professionals ...... ISO 52S 144 272 44 52 as a minor League star, but bus been winter, large sums of money would at Yale, Harvard and Prince- and numberless first-class amateurs in would Imve been caught had Hamilton Sullivan. Washington.... 127 4W) 133 271 22 5 no great shakes in the big league. How­ hive ton have been carefully inspected and been on the team. Kunie, New York...... 55211 57270 4 2 ever, he is been saved to all the magnates; their best features introduced into the this city and vicinity, with proper man­ "Following the loss of Hamilton, came McGill, Chicago...... 35115 31269 S expected to Improve under these sums being all the expense of se­ agement and discipline, the experienced hand of Anson. new cage. a league of four the Injury to liob Alien. Then, in the first Pfeffer, Louisville...... 124 475 128 2«l 53 S3 curing new players to replace others, There is no danger of or six clubs can be formed which can of the 1'ittsbiirg games, Clements was lilt Camp, Chicago...... 38149 40 208 92! President Hart has abandoned the including many pitchers. This expense, the difficulty present the game in a form unsurpassed on the finger by a pitched ball, and it has Treadwav, Baltimore..- 114 443 119 2UR 30 27 proposed trip of the Colts to Cuba. He including bonuses, extra salaries, experienced by Yale and Princeton in troubled him ever since. Boyle was brought Mote, Cincinnati...... 42140 .1926714 ' travel­ the lack of ample room being by any minor league in the country. made Carlos D'Aylea a proposition, stip­ ing expenses and many incidentals it at all en­ "To this policy in to catch, but he was nervous and uot Pelts. St. Louis...... 94346 92 266 Is 14 ulating that the team be guaranteed ex"- countered, as there will be provided I am committed. used to the position. Cross hud a fluger Gleason. St. Louis...,- 55184 4920613 2 is modest to estimate at an average of 14,400 square Patrons who pay their money are en­ mill torn off in the game with Lonisvi.ie, Maul, Washirgton...... 39 125 33 204 5 L penses, but Carlos evidently did not $5000 for each club, feet of floor space, clear or $GO,000 for the of all obstructions. This will allow a titled to the very best we can give them, and It has given him much pain. I think Elv. St. Ixrais...... 44171 4526314 3 think favorably of the offer and the twelve. Some clubs paid more for such and as I personally will not be a party If the public will take into consideration IfcGulre. Washington..... 69225 59262 3 2 scheme was dropped. expenses aud some less, but it is modest complete diamond to be laid out, and the many disadvantages we labored under MoMnhon, Baltimore...-. 38141 3726211 2 TUB CITV will presnt a perfect to receiving money under false pre­ LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP. to place the ball field, except­ they would agree that we did remarkably Hutchiwin. Chicago..... 41 157 41 201 5 2 The tie for the City League champion­ ing the outfield, on which to play. The tences, if the plan as above outlined well to finish whore we did." Klnslow, Brooklyn...... 77 297 7725924 I ship DEMNITIO^ room will be lighted by immense sky­ cannot be followed out, the San Fran­ Hoy, Washington...... 130 532 13S 259 43 5' between the Brands and Rivals has total Uncle Harry, usually the last person been played off, and has resulted in at $60,000. Oood judges even es­ lights in addition to the windows on the cisco grounds will be diverted to other Shindlc. Baltimore....- 125520135259422 timate that this little pitching autocfa- purposes until such time as the game in the world to kick at umpires com­ Cunpy, Cleveland...... 28 105 27 257 6 ' the Brands winning the championship cy. made so by the magnates sides, and should allow play at all hours plains somewhat bitterly of the umpir­ Shon-ott, Philadelphia... 30118 30254 9 ( for the first time. The season proper directly of the day until late in the afternoon. can be given in proper shape. and indirectly, cost the League a suffi­ Respectfully yours, ing on the last Western trip, Tim Meakln, Washington..- 29110 28254 2 I closed Sept. 30. The Brands and Ri­ A TRACK FOR THE ATHLETES. Hurst coming in for most censure. Mr. McAleer, Cleveland..... 91344 8725.1183: vals, through the consent cient sum to have paid off its entire in­ J. B. GII.KKHT. Stovey, Bait, and Bklyn. 63 193 49 253 11 2f of the direc­ debtedness without the assessment of These will be protected on the sides MffT. Haight stm-t Grounds." Wright also says that the crowds in, T. Brown, Louisville.... 121 520 1.11 253 22 6! tors of the League, played a series of Vy immense cord netting, while the roof ROBINSON IN FA'fOR. Cleveland and Piftsburg were very dis­ three games between themselves. Y'os- a dollar or the collection of any percent- Rrllly, Philadelphia...... 10439710025231 1 0 ge. skylights are protected by wire over­ It is very probable that a meeting of orderly. Para.lt, Chicago...... 11.1 448 113 252 4t 3i tprday's contest at the West Side BaL head. The heating apparatus will be LOCAL JOTTINGS. Rtratton, That alone should1 convince the mag­ the League will be held in the imme­ Louisville...... 58 194 49 252 19 r Park WHS the final game of the season. nates that the conditions should be so bv steam supplied from tho Universi­ diate future to take -ippropriate action In all the years Philadelphia has been Denny, Louisville...... 44 163 41 251 11 The Brands won the game by 7 to 2. ty's heating and lighting station, at in the League it never managed to get Young. Cleveland...... 48 17!> 45 251 11 4 TUB SEASON KEOORD. slightly chnnged, as advocated last win­ on the letter of Mr. Gilbert. Although OrookH. St. Louis...... las 426 107 251 26 3 ter, so that all players could hit the Thirty-fourth and South streets, and the Oakland Club has a board of direc­ to the front even for a short time until Haddock, Brooklyn...... 26 84 21 250 2 1 This table shows the number of games should amply provide against this year, though the won and lost by each club during th ball and depend upon the fielders and1 the weath­ tors who are numbered among the best club has always Gumliei-t, Pittsburg. ....- 24 80 20250 8 1 the batteries to do the rest. This, with er. The floor will be of dirt, care­ citizens across the bay and who have been a dangerous factor. Mnllane. Cin. and Bi.lt.- 43 156 39 250 12 season, and includes the special cham­ fully prepared, There -is Fuller, New York...... 1.10 457 113 247 22 K pionship games:__ the abolition of the bunt and sacrifice and laid with the ut­ always figured as prominent patrons nothing in the report that Richardson, Brooklyn...- 51 195 48 246 9 1 hitting, would make every element of most precaution to be exactly level, of the gamp they have not seen fit to the Philadelphia Club is trying to get Kittmlge, Chicago.... 67245 6024511 4 the game robust and inspiring. Both and will, all in all, be a model field, take that active interest in the club that Pitcher Lukens, as Pittsburg has him Snilth, Cincinnati...... 130 487 118 244 24 £T[ <9 til the bunt and sacrifice hitting result in while the playing space will be sur­ good management demands, and the safely signed for next season. Btelil, Brooklyn...... 34111 27243 8 4 some pretty plays, but probably there rounded by a twelve-lap track, which None of the protests made by Harry Mulvey. Washington..... 55 219 53 242 8 ! si < team has been allowed in a measure to Qulnn. St. Ixrais...... 135 522 120 241 34 21 Club. is uot a critic in existence who could will permit of indoor training in truck take care of itself. The consequences Wright during the season will be press­ Milliuan, Bait, and N. Y. 83 244 59 241 15 1 honestly say that either is such an en­ athletics as well as serve as a "re­ mr.y be easily imagined. The players, ed as they do not affect the club's posi­ Nichuls, Boston...... 47167 39 239 11 thusiasm and excitement breeder as ducer" for the base ball men. or at least some of them, seined to en-, tion in the race. Cauavan, Cir.oiwnti..... 118 436 104 238 40 32 good free hitting, if free hitting is A gallery will be erected at one end ter into the games half-heartedly and in Pitcher Tnylor was somewhat of a Kerfe. Philadelphia..... 19 76 18237 5 : more inspiring to spectators, then why for the comfort of the students. The disappointment. He did not improve as Carroll. Boston...... 120 419 98 234 41 3' should anything else be encouraged to one or two instances did not go to the Hemming, Louisville.. - 43145 342.1413 ; 101 51 .70L wings when built will contain lockers, trouble of securing the regulation uni­ much as was expected. Murphy, Cincinnati....- 56201 47234 Klvnla ...... 15\ 6\ .714 take its plivce? Bunting is productive of dressing rooms, etc., as well as otlices. Delahanty performed the unusual feat 6 2 linrtien Citys . 11 | .571 some form. The trouble, to my mind, will Taylor. Philadelphia..... 19 87 20 i!2<) 11 1 pretty plays, but with free hit­ wash rooms, showers and baths aud result in the restoration of lifting a ball over the Cleveland left Whistler, Louis. & St. L. 23 82 1!) 229 5 Franklins 11 91 .550 ting there is the opportunity, which the of Colonel Thos. WhltiMKS .. 2 ID 10 .500 any additional features thought neces­ P. Robinson, field fence during the closing series. R-irlforrt, Washington.... 124 454 lot 228 19 3" fielders soon learn to sary. The accommodations as the manager of the Plnkney, Louisville..... 1184201052263514 Luka Views .444 in dressing club. Robinson, although only a simple The Pennsylvania 'Varsity team last Cl.irks.in, Cleveland..... 34124 28 226 IB \V«»t Ends 5|15 .25C GRASP rooms will be ample, and a separate one director in the present club, has been weok beat Riverton 10 to 5. Long, Baltimore...... 55222 50225 92: Crystals ... , . . 4|17 .100 of a constant succession of electrifying will be provided for the 'Varsity, the 'shouldering most of the work and has Harry Wright is suffering from a Comiskey, Cli.cinMti.. 62253 58225 S 1- The Brands won all but one of their plavs. which makes the men heroes in scrub and visiting teams. severe cold. This coid was contract­ Bennctt, Boston...... 5S 183 40 218 11 scries. The Whitings won the two exhibited a willingness to contribute all the'eyes of the spectators and sets them The cage is a complement of the row­ his talent and experience toward mak­ ed iu the AVest, and not in the frosty McNalin, Baltimore....- 17 62 13 209 4 names played with the champions. Thi wild with delight. The stands go wild ing tank, which effected such great re­ neighborhood of Sixth aud Walnut Parrott, Cincinnati.... 18 63 13 206 3 Rivals won all but their series with thi ing the team a success. There is no Griffin. St. Louis...... 23 88 18204 2 with glory and1 patronage is thereby sults in the rowing season last year, gainsaying the assertion that the Colonel Btreets. King, Brands. increased. If free hitting is more in­ being proposed at the same time, and The controversy between N. Y. and Cin..... 16 45 9 200 2 HECORD OP A PECADE. is the greatest base ball hustler we ever Colonel John Career, Philadelphia..... 36 182 2(i 197 10 spiring than bunting, why not have the should make as much difference to the had and his influence I. Rogers and Governor Pattison arising dark, Baltimore...... 47KB 3219416 Tho winners of the City League game made up of the best ? Why should ball tossers as the latter did to the in certain quar­ out of the Colonels' efforts to secure Miller, Pittslmrg...... 40 144 28 194 12 championship since its organization fol­ the true steel in athletics be weakened oarsmen. The next move will probably ters will render him invaluable to the navul olliccr Ix'rth, Bhret, Pittsburg...... 36124 24193 9 low: the League. lie has a great deal of has resulted in Jeunings. Louis, and Bait. by alloys? And in this case too, it be the securing of a steam launch for Mr. Rogers tendering his resignation as 8H 135 25 102 9 CJamoa should be remembered that the metal is tin 1 use of Coach that admirable quality "go-aheadive- S-jlllvan, Cincinnati..... 22 73 14101 3 1'layud. Won. Lost. Per. Ct Woodruff in his row­ ness" and has a following in the busi­ Judge-Advocate-General of the Naliouel Dwyer, Cincinnati...... 32115 22191 8 84-Whitings ...... 20 14 .70C to be had at much less cost than the ing work. Guard of Pennsylvania. Hawke Baltimore...... 27 90 17188 9 tSSB Stars ...... 17 U .82- alloy, and that the metal attracts and ness portion of the community, which Will Thompson's official Imttii g aver­ Gastriclit, Pitts & Boston. 25 81 . 15 185 8 LSSO Garden Cltys .... 20 18 .SOO the alloy does not so much. If the pub­ in the past has lent tone to the attend­ Sti-ldic-r. Washington.... 39 210 3.1 age of .JJ77 act as a detriment upon the 181 10 1SX7 Whitings ...... 20 13 .B5l lic likes effervescent champagne it is A Needed Rule Change. ance, ailfl he has it in his power to at­ Philadelphia officials when it comes to Chamberlain, Cincinnati. 27 94 17 180 6 1558 <3artlen Citj-s .... 19 1« .S4: not wisdom Alt-party there is talk of n further re- tract that element again. If Robinson Broiteustoin, St. Louis... 40 147 26 177 4 15.59 Wiiitlnga ...... 20 19 .'J5l to insist on serving it with chosing between the old warhorse and Mauck, Chicago...... 18 55 9 163 3 even epicurian still wines at a larger visiou of the rules. The "cranks" are gets control of the team, and I believe lS!K)-Wllitlligs ...... 22 IB .ct<: now dead set against the bunt hit, aud young Turner? Rhodes, Louisville...... 17 67 10149 1 lsl)l_wuitlugs ...... 25 1« .1)41 cost. Produce the vintage that attracts the officials of the League are favorably Wcyhing, Philadelphia... 41 1K3 21 158 17 1892 lUvala ...... 22 IT .77: custom. The sport cannot be made a move Is on foot to place the pitcher inclined toward him, he will certainly Captain Ward's playing this season rands .....'.... 21 16 .701. in the ceuter !of the diamond. These maintain It will be noticed that the seven las successful by sacrificing everything to changes, it Is claimed, will give base ball discipline and weed out the was a splendid example to his men batsmen are all pitchers. In fact of th partisans. Partisans simply want the the right to be regarded as a scientific men who are but half-willing to play In the field he was snappy and aggres­ last dozen batsmen all but two ar Mr. Von der Ahe contemplates mak club to win either by fair means or pastime, and susceptible of the highest earnest ball. sive, going for everything that came in pitchers. ing a play for Mike Kelly aud Charlej foul. If the club wins lhat is sufficient degree of refluemrat and athttStc devel­ ON THE FIELD. his way. At bat he was a sure hitter, Au analysis of the above table show Farrell. for them. The merit of the sport is but an opment. "North American." The San Jose team made its. first and an excellent mail for ail emergency. THE SPORTING LIFE CYCLING DEPARTMENT;

VOLUME 22. PHILADELPHIA, PA., OCTOBER 14, 1893. NUMBER

without bunching too much. Kluge, o beat the quarterrmile standing start Starbuck, Kanaska and Newhouse soon ecord got together, of 30 l-5s. made by E. A. Nelson, DID HE FUNK? while Schofield caught KING xt Hartford last July. Tyler did the Kich on the first jump and brought him KAUFMAN. CLOSED. FIXITY OF listance in 29 l-5s. without PATTERN. up tQ the group ahead. The men with the aid of long "marks iiicemakers and without the heavy back THE AMERICAN CRACK TOO got together in the same viud TIRED manner, and by sharing pace with each ICHOLAS KNOCKS BARBER OUT FOR THE SYRACDSE RACING SEASON ENDED which favored Nelson. DO CYCLE SHOWS TEND TO THAT END other strove to retain their lead. Scho­ TO MEET THE ENGLISH ONE. field made one or two lightning-like THE CHAMPIONSHIP. FOR THE YEAR. HIS LAST RIDE. IN WHEEL STRUCTURE? spurts, which, if they had been a little more sustained, would have put a differ­ low tho French Champion Met Schofield, in Trne Form, Finds Wheeler ent face on the race, but being apparent­ Long-Winded Argument Ended by a Wilkinson Regains His Lost Honors- His Death Through Forsaking the Experts Differ on the Question Bat ly unwilling to do all of the donkey work Wheel For the Horse. he quit. The other men with him were The European Missing-The Closing Meet ol the perfectly willing to be taken Long-Winded Contest-They Jeered Tattle's Medal For Announcing edition of the "Herald" England's Most Famous Trade up to the gives the following account of the leaders, but no one volunteered to do trench champion's Season Marred by a Bad Accident the taking, and as perfect harmony pro- at Daniel-The Police Called in to Was the Joke on Conkling ? -Gard­ death: Journal Votes in the Negative and vailed between Ten thousand spectators shouted Cas- Martin, Ashinger, Al­ signard's name at the Velodrome de la -Soil Pickings For Tail-Enders. bert, Betner and Nightingale, no time Restrain Enthusiastic Onlookers. ner Will Not Seine on Sunday Declares Universality a Worse was lost by them in determining who Desert. last, September 24, Evil. should make the when the French bicycle champion pass- pace. Coming to the 1 the post first not only in the Prix des The races in New York on Saturday tape before the bell lap the order was Rochester, Oct. 7. The attendance at Syracuse, N. Y., Oct. 9. Editor An argument which was raised during "Sport­ Alpes, but in the Grand Prix d'ltalie, the "Show" last, which brought to a close the first Nightingale, Ashinger, Martin, Betuer, Washington Kink last evening at the ing Life": Cycling, as far as racing is ml they discussion a year ago, and season of the N. C. A., were, Albert, then just little thought that it was the lias again been bi ought forward at the as usual, back of them Hosmer, rick cycle riding contest between Bar- i concerned, is about wound up in these ast time they would see him in tho most exciting and closely contested, and with the back-markers still somewhat er and Kaufnuum was very large. It parts. The last event of any importance [iresent time, was that the established worthy of a in the saddle. makers desired to secure "fixity of pat­ much larger audience than rear. On the back stretch the vas composed of followers of each con- j occurred at Phoenix last Friday, and was Yesterday morning at 11 o'clock Cas- had assembled to witness them. The latter, seeing that further pursuit was estaut, and their preferences were ex- a success. About 5000 people attended. tern," and that this would be prevented signard, who recently purchased a by the annual holding of an exhibition, season was noil-night over, however, useless, gave up the fight and dropped ressed in all sorts of ways from the , John Wilkinson, lately dethroned as horoughbred and was a first rate horse- and the yacht race for the Ameiica's out. It was at this place, too, that Mar­ vhistle and cat call of the youngster to local champion by his clubmate, John By "fixity of pattern" was meant, nan, was trying an animal belonging ye take it, says the "Cyclist" Cup drew many people, who would tin distinguished himself by a remarka­ he dignified hand clapping and mur­ Gardner, won back his lost title in this o one of his friends, when, suddenly in its last otherwise have been, at Manhattan bly fine spurt, which carried him to the murs of astonishment of the adults. event by taking the 2-mile Onondaga issue, the adoption of a design which, he horse bolted from the Avenue de la for manufacturing purposes, Field. front and landed him an easy winner. Just prior to the exhibition, which be- County championship, Gardner finishing jrrande Armee down the Rue Brunei would be If the audience was not there, hew- As usual, Albert and Ashinger fought Tan at 8.45 o'clock, Will Koziskey did third. Wilkinson was in fine form. He to adhered to for several seasons without the "rond' point," where this street alteration, with a consequent ever, the racers were, and intent on get­ each other clear to the tape, and once ome fancy roller skating that was well finished second to Johnson in the 1 crosses the Rue St. Ferdinand. Here stoppage ting as much of the lust N. more the veteran, Ashinger, had to take eceived. He was to have appeared mile open. The natives from far and of all advance in cycle construction and C. A. money he brute in trying to avoid a cart load­ resulting loss to the riding public. of the season as possible. There were a back seat to his speedier rival, who igain later in the evening in his special- near flocked to the track to have a look ed with wood, whipped round and fell From a few notable absentees, still retains some advantage on tlie y, "The New Beginner," but the con- at Johnson, the man whom it is claimed the point of view which we take of the however Bar­ ipon his rider. subject, however, we arrive tholomew Crocker, Dorntge and sprint. Betner secured fourth position, est between the riders promised to be 1 mile on a bicycle in less than two Help was soon at hand and poor Cas- at a dia­ Wheeler being the most prominent. and the new man, Nightingale, made an o long that he did not come out. minutes. Johnson won the half mile signard, metrically opposite conclusion than those who was only about 20 years who advanced this argument in favor WHEELER'S AHSENOE. auspicious start by getting fifth money. James Barues acted as umpire, and event in l.lo, and Jedediah Scroggins, )f age, was carried' to the nearest Time, 2.211.5. of annual exhibitions, and believe not Just why Wheeler was not present ro be jurv was composed of Weudell J. of Sand Bank, could not understand chemists, then to the Beaujon Hospital, A GREAT HACB. hirtis, "Wendell Smith. why he did not do the distance in only that exhibitions do nothing to pre­ one seemed to know positively, and, in P. H. Bettys, one where it was found that not only was his vent tobert Thompson and William Kenfield. minute. The track at Phoenix is a good horax crushed, but his skull the establishment of "fixity of pat­ the absence of both Wheeler and his The two-mile handicap race was one was badly tern," but that, on the other hand, they of ). C. Canary represented Barber, and one, and cycling will probably draw there Fractured. Despite all the efforts of second-self, Troy, one could talio one's the prettiest that could be iiragiued, for many prove n very strong factor in bringing pick of tlie many rumors flying around. and had it not been for the unfortunate ames Lennox looked after Kaufmaun's years from present indica­ the eminent surgeon, Dr. Miehaud, he uterests before the jury. tions. The broeze was good and healthy remained in a comatose condition it about. It is, we think, generally As there was ifOOO to be run for, it spill almost at the finish would have until recognized that the trade leads tho could not be because passed into history as It was seen in the early part of the on the stretch, which was the only un­ :he evening, when he breathed his of small purses, by far the best ontest that Barber pleasant feature of the day. public by a sort of rettex action quite and neither was much attention to be two mile race ever run by the N. C. excelled in "stand- There is ast. as much ngs," while Kaufmann's forte was in probably not a rider hereabouts that can Cassignard, or to give him his real as the public leads the trade paid to the report that he expected to A. The back-markers, smarting under in the recognition, of standards, ami be taken their ignomious eats on the moving wheel. It also ap- defeat Wilkinson in his form on this lame, George Tassignae, was the son back into the amateur fold defeat in the mile, went eared that occasion. Murray's friends are we have no better instance of this than next year, and pose as a member of to work nt the pistol tire. Schofield Kaufmann was harboring crowing of one of the leading wine merchants in the case lis strength in refusing to make a try over his beating Gardner out in the of Bordeaux. He WAS not only a of the very show which was Class B. It seemed hardly possible that captured Rich and Price at the start, county championship. Murray «plendid the cause of raising this cry about "fix­ Wheeler, after and went for Kluge and Hess. or tricks set by his opponent; still each is a cyclist, but a general favorite, both he and Troy had New­ made brave attempts at difficult feats. corner and has been about some of late and his death will cast a gloom o^er ity of pattern." At the show a couple made such strenuous efforts to arrange honse made pace for Kanaska, while There in a quiet way gathering in the whole of years since, many makers and a match with Schofield, Starbuck got nearly up to them was also an unmistakable ppin- some pretty cycling world. He, was to among and which fell in the on prevalent in the early part of the good prizes. lave attempted the evening before his them some of the largest in the through only because of inability to ob­ first lap. At half a mile Martin caught veiling A. O. B'lti'heUler, of Buffalo, leath not only to trade working on their experience of Hosmer, and Betner, as the scores of the sets were has lower the records be­ the tain the address of the Englishman, was Ashinger and nnounced that Barber was receiving too jumped into the affections of Syracuse tween one and ten kilometers, but had previous year, introduced for the afraid of his once despised rival, al­ Albert were up with them; a short (lis­ nuch cyclists, and is always welcome. a match on with Charron. following season patterns of their own tance back came credit at the hands of the jury, Howard Alas! of various though many did not hesitate to say so. Nightingale, riding iut it is only fair to say that the mom- Tuttle was awarded a medal (?) as the types more or less akin to It is true that Sanger, to mention One alone, and then Starbuck, leading the >ers in champion announcer of seven counties. those which had been well proved by back-markers Newhouse charge of the award had a dif- DORNTGE BEATEN. them in the only, after seeing Schofield ride at and Kanaska, icult job on their hands, and could not Mr. Tuttle is a handy man off as well past. When the exhibition Philadelphia, in practice, had declared Hess, Kluge, Price, Rich and Sehotield. as on the wheel. Benjamin convinced opened, however, it was" found that lease the adherents of both parties. The First of the N. C. A. Riders to some 15 or that he would make short work of A lap later Newhouse had taken tho Just at midnight Barber began to use the public that he does not lay his hair 2(,( firms had for their new Wheeler; and that the hitter's fellow- lead, and was slightly in advance, with on the dresser before retiring at Leave the Association is Beaten by patterns machines almost identically lis unicycle, while Kaufman still set night alike in other members in the N. C. A., after having Starbuck and Kanaska pressing him. ricks for both wheels. The changing by his sood riding at Phor-nix. "Ben" a Horse in a Match Race. words, almost fac-simile the best opportunity to compare the rid­ Immediately after this Starbuck came if the finished second in the mile handicap, Toronto, Out., Oct. 7. Toronto bicy- .copies of the "Huiuber." The result up gear caused delays that taxed was magical. ing abilities of the two men, wanted to and took the lead, while Rich came he patience of the spectators, who were and is getting back to his old form. 'lists turned out in thousands to wit­ stake their money on the Englishmen, if from the rear and got back of him, fol­ SOME FUNNY ness a 20-mile road race, a race between TUB ARGUMENT OF IMITATION. already commencing to leave the hall. FELLOW Said the sapient British a match could.be arranged. But, of lowed by Schofield, with Kluge, Price Those who remained created i Toronto trotter and C. W. Dorntge, public: "If and Hess were as boisterous a considerable stir hero last so many firms have adopted the same course, all that could have jio weight a short distance back. and enthusiastic as was possible. Ow- Saturday by spreading the report that :he N. C. A. professional, and an at- with Wheeler, who considered himself The first mile was made in 2.17, with :empt by Orion to break the American thing it must be right," and forthwith, ng to the late hour the umpire decided John Gardner would leave the athletic would have nothing else, anil many invincible. It must have been, that, Schofield well up toward the leaders. o allow only association mile record. Shortly one trial in case of failure and join the Century Club. As record-breakers thousands of jrounds loss vuis occasioned despairing of obtaining a match, he after Newhouse took the pace, o do a trick. The report was a fake. Gardner has the events were a had really gone out of training, and for and tried to get away, jumping vici­ failure, and the horse beat the wheel­ to those makers who, relying on past Both men were becoming tired with done good service for his club this experience, had placed large stocks that reason, was obliged to forego his ously on his pedals, and gaining rap­ he more man; so from a cyclist's point of view of idly on the men than three hours' of tremcu- season, his notable performance being the affair can other patterns in hind, insult being usual hundred dollars or so which, per­ ahead, who were almost ilous strain. Tho spectators were also the winning of the "Herald" road race. scarcely be called a suc- haps, he might have won at New York. within reach. Ashinger was making 'ess. Two dozen riders started in the heaped upon injury at the same time by eager to see the end and frequently Gardner seems to feel at home with JO-milo those intuested in the show who forth­ Two weeks before Schofield had given pace for the latter and drawing on ame the S. road race. Hyslop, the Canu- everything there call "one trial," and it fre­ A. A., and his fellow members think liun champion, and Marshall Wells, with branded these unfortunates as the spectators an idea of what he could, was in him to keep out quently happened that both the one considerable of him. John S. Johnson of do when fit, and to those who saw him of the clutches of the terrible pursuers. New Jersey, were at the scratch. "out of date." Here, it is true, the re­ who set the trick and he who followed and Manager Ec.lt look real pretty in a The 10 miles was made in sult of the show w.is to destroy any ap­ Saturday, it was not difficult to believe At a mile and a half Martin was pacing, lad only "one trial." group photo 33m. and and coming down the straight Scho­ The interest ran of the Century Club, for the race was won by A. Beigoine, To­ proach to "fixity of pattern," so far as that he' is, indeed, England's fastest so high that requests to keep quiet while which they sat last week.. Some of man. the one to pit against Zimmernuin, field, who led the rear bunch, by this ronto Club, who got ISVjin. start, with individual firms wore concerned, but at he tricks were being tried became very THE BOYS ABB SMILING A. llogers. the same time it introduced what, and the one-who oould always beat Har­ time-only a few yards back, started one 'requent same club, second; time, so of his memorable sprints, which over the report that Johnson's perform­ lli. 7m. 20s. This was O'/im. slower far as both trade and public are con­ ris when he wanted to do so. His bursts carried As the ninth set was brought of speed him up to the rear man of the lead­ to a ances in the West were fixed up as to than the road race here in July. cerned, is far worse, viz., universality were phenomenal, and can only close shortly after 1 o'clock this morn- the, time given. The of pattern. It be compared with the ease with which ing group with such terrific speed that club members siiy The Toronto trotter Prairie Belle beat has been said that it is it looked ng the crowd got out of the seats and it is a clear case of sour grapes. It Dorntge, the Buffalo professional cyc­ the introduction of new patterns by Kimincrman. in his best condition as if he would dash full tilt surged around into him, a danger which was only the bulletin board where would take an eagle eye to discover list, in two straight heats in 2.25% and small firms at shows which will prevent leaves his competitors. He was not the results were marked. Excitement any "fixing" fixity pushed at any stage, and it would have' averted by quick back-pedalling. He that was ever done for John­ 2.25 1-5. of pattern amongst the larger .vas intense as the series just closed son in this vicinity, and he has ridden Orton, in his attempt to lower the houses, but we venture to assert tirnt been a real treat to have seen if took the other men np with him, al­ ivas favorable though he opened daylight between them to Kaufmann and would borne very fine races here. Secretary American mile record, made an excellent had the present type of machine, good Wheeler could have stood up against irobably put him in the lead for the as Us lightning sprints. and himself, and the whole field was Henry Hughes, S. A. A., imagines that attempt considering the condition of the it undoubtedly is, been introduced irst time during the contest. A mighty ne is having some fun with Fred Conk- track, going the distance in 4.34 4-5. by a small or unknown house, whilst it INDIVIDUAL MENTION. united, save a few stragglers who had shout dropped behind. went up as the score•', appe;appeared ling of the Globe Hotel. Hughes claims might have been the means of increasing Newhonse rode well, and with des­ Barber 58 3-5, Kaufman 8!<2. M<>st of that that maker's business, it THE FINAL AND FATAL the good-natured Fred on a recent WHEELED AND WEDDED. would have perate energy, while his companion, Bet- LAP. the spectators had kept track of the pre­ occasion mounted his machine and sailed had no serious influence on the patterns ner. accomplished a brilliant As the bell rang Ashinger was leading, win in the vious scores and all knew that Kauf­ away across the boulevard to Pleasant They Rode to the Minister's, of other houses, at any rate for a sea­ five mill handicap. Martin, also, did a followed by Albert with Martin and mann Mar­ was ahead by the very small mar­ Beach, on the shores of the stormy ried and Rode son or two. Indeed, however much clever piece of work in the two mile, Sehofield lapping themr This order was gin of (> 3-5 points. Away Home Again fixity of pattern may be desired by Ouondaga. As Henry would have it, Newark, Oct. the nnd tho Hitrst acquisition from Boston, unbroken until the backstretch was The yelling against Canary became Fred became interested in the sights of 9. Quite a stir was trade and vyithin certain limits we do euphoniously termed A. ' Nightingale, reached, when Schofield once more shot extremely boisterous, and some of the our Coney created last week in the Riverside Ath­ not think it is so desired we look upon Island and, at going home letic Club, of Newark, showed himself possessed of rare good out of the bunch, followed this time, unruly ones began to "roast" those in time, took the train instead of his by the discovery it as imijossible of attainment under stuff. Albert, partly aided by his however, by Kanaska, who had been bid­ charge. Retaliations, that is the that Albert D. Tompkins, one of the the existing conditions of the trade, same machine, forgetting entirely that he had pet sprinting powers, and partly by the ac­ ing his opportunity. A lend of a few feet trick on the other side of the wheel, such an article. Henry gives himself all-around athletes of the club, quite apart from the existence or other­ cident which threw Ashinger out of the was obtained, and coming around the were made the pretext of a credit was a married man, and had been wise of exhibitions. great deal for "rescuing" the Conkling wheel married for months two mile, stole quite a inarch on the turn, the rest of the men in wild pur­ of personal abuse and insulting remarks. and "nailing" it up securely in the club­ without telling his FIXITY AN IMPOSSIBILITY. l.ntt/.r Tfjeh ami Hess were off form, suit, it looked as if Schofield and Ka­ Barber's attempts to friends. On April 23 Mr. Tompkins As a while follow Kauf- house. Fred denies emphatically that and matter of fact, the competition Kluge, aided by the more liberal naska would get first and second with­ munn's tricks were met with jeers and he rode the machine on the occasion Miss Anna M. Provost, a public in the cycle trade at the present day is handicaps given him, was more success­ out trouble. Just before reaching tlie cat calls, especially when he failed. The referred school teacher, took a long spin together far too keen to permit ful tlinn of late. straight, to, and that Mr. Hughes is on their bicycles. They had of any such thing St.irhuck's bad ncci- however, Schofield's rim broke, din was at times terrible. the only person that is "out" by the been friends as fixity of pattern existing long, and dent threw him out, when he was riding and, seeing that a fall was inevitable The cause of the great outburst deal. for years, ami were no doubt engaged left to itself the trade 'finely, while Price's he tried to throw just Certain it is that Conkiiug's when he taught her to may be depended career was checked himself on the grass at this time was the determination to machine was at the beach on that day, ride a wheel. on in its own interest to keep the wheel by the same cause. so as to get out of the way of thost, end the contest with On reaching Morristown Mr. Tompkins of improvement rolling following. the tenth set of and certain it is that some of the boys said to Miss Provost: steadily. It will THE OPENING EVENT. This he was unable to do twenty tricks. Each trick and point say that the Secretary "pushed" it over "Let's get mar­ be, we think, admitted that without a Rich, Kluge, Price and Newhouse however, and he came down with a was bound to tell, ried," and it. is reported that her laconic show to cause any crasji, and the followers of and back again. There are still two reply was, "Let's." They one type to be "fash­ were pitted against each other in the and it was only through extraor­ both favorites were wrought to the road races on the programme before found a min­ ionable" all nt once to the exclusion of first heat of the mile open, and proved dinary good luck that Kanaska nianagec highest ister and the knot was tied. When all others, pitch of excitement. Applause the season closes. S. A. A. members they any firm introducing a real themselves to be pretty evenly matched. to escape going down with him. Price and jeers greeted each rider's attempt. enjoyed a very pleasing entertainment returned to Newark she went on improvement will benefit its own trade. Kieh took the pace the first lap. Price plunged into the fallen man and hi? Over with her school teaching and lived with It follows, wheel, and it all were the calls for Canary. at the club parlor last week. her people, while therefore, that if the men the second and Newhouse the third, all helped to make more sun The contest being in the balance when G. WHIZ. Mr. Tompkins con­ of ideas in connection with any one going quietly, with Kluge in the rear. At the trap for those following. Ashinger the last tinued his regular vocation and did not house followed three tricks were begun, the re­ make devise some new and striking the bell Ne'Whouse increased his speed, him, but escaped with a smash presentatives of both contestants argued WHEELS TO ORDER, any change in his home. They machine, which, in the opinion of the and held the lead until the back stretch ed wheel, in which he was more fortuu and bickered said nothing about the marriage until business ate than Starbuck, with Umpire Barnes at The Case of the Man Who Wants a last week. Mrs. men who have charge of its was reached, when he was challenged who struck the man each turn. Tompkins resigned interests, would prove a good thing, no by Price. The latter crept up slow­ ahead and went to the ground with tor Barber's Specially Built Wheel and the from her place as school teacher at the consideration rible force, striking last trick was riding the close of of fixity of pattern in ly, and coining around the last turn was his head and his wheel stripped of everything but the Trouble He Experiences in Getting the summer vacation. their own or other makers' machines even, but on the outside, so that when wheel coming over on him. pedal cranks. Same. will induce them they Kanaska finished fust, and Kaufmann tried and to keep it back, but swung into the straight Newhouse Albert partly succeeded. "Give him a 'beaut,' A customer wants a machine built They're Real Mad at Wally. they will place it on the market in the still retained a slight lead. This he Betner, Nesvhouse and Kluge mnnaget Nick." came New York, Oct. 9. The best way they held to the tape. to clear the wreck and finish from the throats of the he wants a certain kind of saddle, he Metropolitan are capable and push it Price being a close sec­ in tho or crowd. Kaufmann rode his complete has an affection for a certain kind of Association of Cycling Clubs, an organi­ for all they are worth; and if the new ond. Kluge and Rich also had a battle der named. The time, 4.57 3-5, was fast wheel zation whose membership idea is a real royal, the and would have been and announced his trick and after pedal, someone has told him that such is made up of improvement it will make former just managing to cross even faster hac discussion the jury decided to allow it. and such a lamp clip or such all the leading clubs in the metropolitan its way, and other makers will, in their the line a few inches to the good, thus it not been for the accident. It and such a district, are very indignant over the ac­ own defense, have shutting Rich out of was a most intricate trick, but Bar­ pair of toe clips or to meet its influence the final. Time, THE FIVE MILES AND THE FINISH. ber promptly executed it. such and such a pair of handle ends tion of some of the prominent racing on their own trade with similar or fresh 2.4!) 1-5. Tlie mishaps Pandemonium would suit him men notably Walter C. Sanger in designs. The Starbuck, Schofield, Ashinger to men and wheel now reigned as the men accurately. He describes difference will be this, and Hess caused quite a depletion in the nuinbc agreed to close the contest and abide his wants to the big manufacturer, who promising to compete in their recent that in place of many makers being lined up for the second heat, and Star- of starter;ers in the y-mile by the judges' in plain unvarnished races and then failing to put in an ap­ obliged to sacrifice buck cut the pace the handicap. Ric! decision. Hundreds of language, tells bin valuable stock and first lap at a good and Kanaska .both dropped out afte spectators crowded about , the judges' that he, the manufacturer, has standard pearance. At a recent meeting the sub- alter their "patterns at a time when they gait, the quarter being reached in 38 going a few laps, and tables patterns, subject was discussed, and the following ought to seconds. Schofield relieved him this left onlj and loudly clamored for their re­ and the would-be purchaser be sending out machines, owing on the Kluge and Newho'.ise of the back-mark spective favorites. The police were must select from the standard pattern* resolutions adopted: to the sudden caprice of the public second lap. the pace falling off consid­ ers to reduce the big gap "Whereas, The failure of prominent caused erably, while the consciencious Ashinger that existei called upon to hold back the excited, so described in the catalogue or g< by a show, and of the intro­ between them and the leaders. At th surging throng, but were powerless to wanting. This is what occurs day nftei riders to make their appearance at the ducers of the good things which "catch did his shnfc of the donkey work by go­ start M. A. C. C. race meeting at ing to the Martin hung on to Rich for a laj: do so. Finally, the judges were forced day throughout the cycle trade, am Waverly, on," finding themselves with competi­ front for the third lap. Start­ but the effort told on him during the res into on Sept. 10, in accordance with prom­ ing on the last lap Hess came up and an anteroom, and even then the where does the man of diversified wants- tors from the moment they display their of the race, and he vvas obliged to dro bluecoats had their hands full in keep­ go for his machine ultimately? Why ises made, has given rise to unpleasant wares, firms in introducing new ideas passed Ashinger and Starbuck, with insinuations and reports and placed this Schofield back. In about a mile the leaders go ing back, with drawn clubs, the almost to the manufacturer with an eye tc or making fresh patterns to conlpoto in close attendance. Around together, and alternating the pace, association in the position of having de­ the turn into the straight Schofield drew tho; wild assemblage. business and with a not too rigid adhcr with new introductions will do so at set a lively gait. So vigorously did the; The jury went all over the figures and ence to "standard patterns," who wil ceived or broken faith with the public; times when the doing will bo most con­ up even, and could have gone by if he press matters that at two miles, and had wanted to, but was content with perfec finally announced that the final score consent to fit to the machine his pur venient and least costly to themselves, harmony not prevailing between New \\as: Kaufmann »>44, Barber 2-5. chaser desires those little items I hav "Whereas, This disrespect of promises for surely, however much improved ma­ second place to Hess' first. Starbuck house and Kluge , they by these gentlemen seems a growing bad not much trouble had actual! Kaufmanu was taken on the shoulders enumerated. There comes a time wher chines may be a gain to tho public, it in disposing of gained on the latter, and it looked as i evil, be it cannot Ashinger, and the latter was thus forced of his friends for a time, while the rink the little man, obliging in his way to a I "Resolved, be to the public interest that they would lap them. Nightingale, i resounded with the shouts of his ad­ those who come to him, reaps the beueli That the M. A. C. C. here­ serious loss must be forced on manu­ out of a place. The time was an im­ the meanwhile, who was so unfortunat by expresses its chagrin, displeasure and provement over tho first heat 2.43. mirers. He was presented with the by greatly increased patronage, am facturers by their introduction. as to be placed a short distance bac disapprobation at sucli a state of af­ So far as Hess had the pole in the final heat, medal, emblematical of his victory, by who is the sufferer? The big manufac fairs. universality of pattern, of the leaders, was riding pluckily an Umpire Barnes. He made a short turer, of course, and so the game goi which is the tendency of shows goes, with Schofield, Starbuck, Newhouse, steadily in pursuit of them. Price and Kluge in the order named. speech, at the close of which he called on. The little manufacturer in tun it is directly to the immediate benefit When half *he distance ha'l ber for three cheers for Barber, "the only becomes big, big enough to swell Was Jealous and Jumped. of the manufacturers, but not to tho Hess paced the first lap at a very leis­ traversed it was the al urely gait, and a decided improvement seen that unless th man who has ever dared to meet me in ready large list of big makers, and h Newark, Oct. 8. Alexander Bnlfern ultimate benefit of the trade or of the leaders let np, or Kluge did his shar a fair and square match." in turn becomes too grandiose, or toi yesterday secured a verdict of $13 in public. With a settled universality of took place when Starbuck took tho lead of the pacing, the two rear on the second lap. Hess resumed his men migh Below is given the score by sets, the independent shall I say, to pander t Justice Post's Court, Bloomfield, for pattern those manufacturers with estab­ as well drop out. Time and again di first two being of 10 tricks each, and the fads of the individual customer, damages to his bicycle by Joseph lishments at work will be largely leading position on the third lap, and Newhonse ipnrt after am Boyce. on the back stretch Kluge came up from them, jumivn the rest of 20 each. Each trick count­ the individual customer goes again to th It appears that when the young man enabled to cheapen their production by on his pedals and riding with th ed 5 points, if it were done perfectly. small maker and creates the foundatioi went to call upon a young the completion of large quantities with the rear and essayed to go by, but was greatest pluck imaginable, lady two the forced to give the coveted position but when li Barber. Kaufmann. of another big business by so doing weeks ago Boyce found Bulfcrn's wheel same tools, but this very facilitation to called on Kluge to relieve First, set ...... 4» 2-5 40 of production, Newhouse. At the bell the pace was him th ;t-o all the while helping the trade along at the door. He was so jealous at see­ whilst it must result at .Terseyman preferred to stay in the rea Second set ...... 45 1-5 44 1-.p> until all monopolies ing it that he first in larger profits to those in the greatly quickened, Newhouse and Star- Newhouse was Third set ...... 71) «a 1-5 will cease, wh - jumped upon it until it trade, buck leading several times tempte Fourth 7.r> all big manufacturers with their "inde was broken. The young would eventually result in the side by side, and Schofield to drop out, but got a little encourage sot ...... 51) 1-5 lady, whom cheapening of machines laying close. On the back stretch the Fifth Rtt, ...... 81 1-fi 70 3-5 pendent airs" will be on a level will both admire, was in court as a wit­ to the public, ment from a perceptable slackening o SUUi set ...... 87 4-5 Ki the small which would be a gain, but which would latter made his effort, went by the other the part of the leaders, manufacturer, and will b ness. inevitably men like a shot and and pressed o Seventh set ...... B7 compelled by the very fact of their trad* be accompanied by the in­ got a clear lead of with renewed vigor. At three miles h Eighth wt ...... 65 3-5 troduction into the trade of many new ten or fifteen yards. Then he eased up, Ninth art ...... SS 3-5 being simply ;in industry, on the smal May Resign. nnd began to gain, and then Klnge ren profits firms with no ideas, no knowledge of crossed the tape at a moderate rate dered a little assistance, Tenth set ...... 02 BU 4-5 and the quick returns principle New York, Oct. ». It is said that what is wanted of speed with no one near enough to be. and workin to be obsequious to the most faddist in a cycle, and no con­ together they cut down the lead rapidly Totals ...... Patrick T. Powers has grown tired of sideration of the fact that a cycle carries dangerous. Price and Newhouse had it first ... 630 2-5 044 of faddists who deems to cross tliei the N. C. A., hammer and tongs all the way around gaining all they had lost, and the threshold. "Wheeler." and intends to resign the a man's life as well as his mere body; getting back the start they had coi presidency of the New York Association. machines, though cheapened, would be the turn, the former having just a little We have experienced difficulty ceded. In the tak­ Tyler's He is said to have clashed with some of thrown together, and a state of things more left than the Rochester man, who At four ing off of the outer covering of some de­ Quarter the officials of was obliged to rest content with miles Nightingale, nmid th tachable the League to grant would bo aimed at which is devotedly third cheers of the spectators, caught up t tires, iind In relating these ex­ Springfiald, Mass., Oct. 9. Thi Howell and Robb, the Knglish riders, li­ not to lie desired. Indeed, we have money, Starbuck bringing up the rear periences of ilifliuulty to a friend In lue Springfield Bicycle Club's track nov censes. of the lenders. and Newhouse an trade we were recommended to try ttie use He has. worked hard for the already experienced a slight taste of placed men and getting fourth Klugeiv.uj;,- were..v.i put a few yards holds the world's record for every bieycl success of the scheme, but he wants to this. No cycle exhibitions, place. Time, 2.483-5. bacl of an ordinary tooth-brush handle, and event whilst, pre­ Half a mile from home Hosmer, wh jiave done so, with the result that we can from the quarter-mile made bj withdraw. .._ . venting fixity of pattern (other than the MAllTIN IN A SPRINT. had fallen back to the rear men, seem now detach tires with the greatest ease Harry C. Tyler to-day to the twenty-six one in fashion) with individual firms, The mile handicap had fourteen start­ without in the smallest degree bruising the mile mark made by Meiutjes som New Zealand Is said to have more cy­ all tend to universality of pattern, which ers just enough to make a pretty race (Continued on Second Cycling Page.) rim or damaging the air chamber. weeks ,ago. To-day attemut was mad clists than any other English colouy. is a worse evil. 6 THE SPORTING LIFE. Oct. 14.

The long ago, how Jp&ll comes back committee which are certainly open to time reckoned from the instant Tyler's to be performed the matter is very to me in a flood of plewsttnt recollections question in. the light of the scandal at­ body passed the quarter-pole, instead of different. We think that the reason DID HE FUNK ? THE SPORTING LIFE. when I think of the days I have written tached to same it must be seen that noting the instant when the front wheel that so many ladies do their fair share PUBLISHED WEEKLY AT alxnit above. In some ways it seems infallibility of judgment is too much to of his machine passed it. "They have of work uphill, but fail when speed (Continued from First Cycling Page.) as though it was but yesterday that expect, and that personal tastes and in­ always drawn a fine point on 'Johnny' upon the level is required, Is attributable No. 34 South Third Street, Philada. I tried to make a leg intended by nature terests will have their influence on selec­ and me," says Kck, and he proposes to to this. "Cycle Record." ed to be infused with new life, and BY THE to propel a fifty-inch wheel do duty tion. When such a mass of material is do the same with them. Records, to be went for the leaders, while Newhouse for the motive power of one fifty-four submitted1 for examination as that in accepted, must be made from tape to made a last rush aud caught them Sporting Life Publishing Company. inches in diameter, but yesterday I some of the departments at Chicago, it tape, and this was not. SHAME! also, bringing Kluge up with him. Ou thought a wheel weighing forty pounds, is inevitable that the examinations must the back stretch of the last lap but one THOS. S. J>ANUO...... President. was too light for any other than racing be somewhat superficial and that some­ FIGURES AND FACTS. THE SPORT DISGRACED BY THE Ashinger took the lead, but was speed­ F. C. BICHTEB...... Vice President. pin-poses, and that a man who thing will be taken on faith. Again, it ANTICS OF A BLOOMERITE. ily dispossessed by Kluge, who came J. CLIFJ? 1JANDO...... Treasurer. did not go into cycling to spend his may happen that a machine, an ophe- What They Prove to Those Who up fast aud seemed anchored in first place. At the bell the positions were iioney like a sailor was no cleide, a variety of kaolin or broadcloth, Study Those Relating to the N. C: A Woman Arrayed in Semi-Mascu- All Checijues, Drafts, Money Orders and fit companion for a gentleman. When I an electric motor, a patent railroad pie A's. First Season. unchanged, Kluge being followed1 by Al­ liiie Garb Parades Herself Before bert, Ashiuger, Betner, Martin and New- Remittances must be made payable look back now I see my ignorance. What or sandwich, a brand of beer, a sermon Now that the National Cycling Asso- to the order of I thought then was my stupendous or a piece of music, may be so much im­ Gamins, Bootblacks and Decent house. Just before coming to the last iation has closed its season for 1893 turn, however, Betner sliiot out, and by knowledge was nothing but youthful con­ proved within a month after1 the Fair is we would call attention to the figures People. THE SPORTING LIFE PUBLISHING CO. ceit. I've grown wiser and balder since, over, that it will be better than the rival a fine burst of speed dislodged' Kluge which follow. When the association in from the premier position, held the lead I'VST OFFICE BOX, 948. but with it all I doubt if I am any work that is to be blazoned with medals the early spring announced that it would better content with either myself Nearly two years ago we began ad­ into the straight, and crossed the tape or the as the very best, until another Fair is race the season through, that it would a FRANCIS C. BICHTER, Editor-in-Ch'.ef sport itself than I was then. hold. If all this vocating the adoption of a sensible and winner, Kluge being second. As be­ be true, regarding the race honestly and pay as honestly as rational form of dress for wheelwomen, fore. Albert beat Ashinger out by a F. A. EG AN...... Cycling Editor. In the days when I was heart, soul things named, and it is, how much more it raced, wiseacres sneered; they pre­ in club matters and at every opportunity since then we little bit, and Newhouse got fifth. Time, JAS. C. DAYTON ...... Business Manager. my club, like all the so must it be true when a thing like a judged and condemned the new asso­ 13.1M 2-5. others then, endeavored to have an bicycle hare endeavored to show that such a is becomes the article t» be be- ciation before it had run its first race. costume could not be arrived at until THE IjAST RACE. TERMS: office for every man who vvras foolish medaled. They declared that, perhaps, the N. The Consolation race presented the Subacription, per anuuui (puaiago enough to join it, and be it to our women had cut loose at one and the paid)...... $4.OO Why not do away with such prizes? A. might do one of three things it same time from Mrs. Grundy and unusual spectacle of Rich and' Hess Six months...... " " ...... 3.25 credit recorded that in the office cre­ Why not send exhibits to show where had set out to do, but to acomplish all trail­ Thr re ing skirts. While we were and are sin­ mounted for a last chance at the purses, rauDthi...... M " ...... 1.25 ating line we were a success. We had the world stands in art, thought, and in­ of them was, so these critics declared, while ranged alongside of them were Single copiei...... " " ...... lOc. everything from a third assistant bugler an utter impossibility. cere in our belief that the greatest ad­ 1SVAHIABLY IN ADVANCE. dustry, without reference to chances Nineteen times vancement for cycling among women Mcixell and Hosmer. The first three to a club dog on our list of officers, for brag? Why not make a World's has the N. C. A raced since July 3; laps were uneventful, and IXIIEIQS POSTAGE $1.04 EXTRA PEB ANNUM. lays in the line of making her enjoyment on the third and out of this fact grew a rather Fair an illustration of the brotherhood nineteen times has it given honest, fast Rich took the lead. Starting on the last amusing incident. When a man joined and well-managed races for the of the sport as unhampered from dis­ ADVERTISING and mutual helpfulness of men, instead public advantages of costume and machine lap Hess tried to go by, aud a determin­ RATES: tilt- club he was asked what his pro­ of contest and rivalry? It would not so to witness, and nineteen times have the ed1 struggle ensued between the two, (FIXED AM> FI?;AL.) as is posible, we do not advocate fession was, and if any way an office well please those of sporting blood, who winners received their money at the nor which was kept up all around, until the 20 Cents Per Line Agate Measurement, could be made to fit the newcomer's close of the day. Not a single allege- will not support any effort on the part of enter a pound of bichromate of potash or that class straight was reached, when Hess was APYKRTISKKS should forward their faTors so as profession it was at once created and ment has been made that everything, of female who seeks to use forced to a trousers' stretcher for exhibition as a the wheel as a content himself with second to reach UN by Tuirfiuy morning, aa this paper goes lie was duly installed therein and given maker now enters his pure amateur both on the part of the racing men method to ride into honors. Meixell was third, some dis­ to prrsi KVEUY IHUKSDAY AT 2 P. M. the blessed privilege of ornamenting and of the management, was not as it notoriety. A bathing costume at the tance back, while Hosmer for a race, but what a blessed gain of beach or evening was a bad his uniform with some insignia not peace there would be! Why, the talk had been predicted by the promoters of dress at ball or opera fourth. Time, 2.41. always as appropriate as it might have the N. C. A. it would be. The rag- are right aud proper and cause no nn- SUMMARY: and back talk about the committee on pleasant COMMENTARIES. been. We had thus secured a club bicycles alone already has been baby of amateurism divisible prizes- comment on the part of the on­ One tulle open, for a purse of $100, divided na enough looker; the follows: J50 to t'rst man, $25 to second, $15 surgeon, a club reporter, a club tailor to fill a library of "Congressional Uec- has had the sawdust filling sophistry same costume worn on the scooped from street is an outrage upon decency and to third, ami $10 to fourth. Run in two and I know not what else besides, ords." I tremble when I think of it. out its shapeless form by lients and a linal, the I'm a sad sea-dog this week. I find when one day the proven results of actual good morals, so with a rational dress on first three in each heat inyself hitching up niy an application was re­ Aud the versions and animadversions of facts. to qualify. Starters in the first heat were trousers and giv­ ceived from What the prophets predicted the part of the wheclwouuvn, worn A. ing a lurch to leeward a Mr. Jamos Joy, and in the whole affair will be as a deluge in has not B. Rich, New York; C. B. Kluge, Jersey every time I for­ the shortest possible time come to pass, and as predictors they upon the wheel in the park or upon City; C. W. Price, Milwaukee, and J. A. Xew- get thiit 1 aui a land lubber aud not a he was duly the wheel press for a year or so. It is honored with an election to full mem­ tough, awful tough, are without honor either in their own suburban roads it is neat, picturesque li'.mse, Uoehester. Newhoiwu won, Price 2ii and wealthy yacht owner. All this has come this medalistic war or any other country and commendable, donned amid the heat Kluge 3d. Time, 2.491-5. Starters in tha bership in the club. which we all know; or class. seeond to pass through my posing as a bogus is coming, aud from In a little over three months of traffic and the motley collection of heat were J. F. Starfouck, Marion, la.; Joy was a misnomer for that man. the dangers of which there is no escape the Na­ J. W. Schoflrld, England; C. W. Ashinger, New millionaire aboard a crack steam yacht He was lantern-jawed, slab-sided tional Cycling Association has paid out the crowded thoroughfares of the busi­ for the past week. In company with and on the part of those who read wheel York, and Girl Hess, Newark. The winner was six feet tall, and looked as though a papers. How much to racing men $12,770, not $12,770 ness portion of a city it is a disgrace to Hess. Scholield 2d, Starbuck 3d. lime, 2.43. fifty thousand others, 1 have been a better it all would "worth of prizes," The tinal heat was won by Schotield, Price ad, smile would cause his face to crack. The have been for the makers simply to have as the amateurs the wearer and to the sport. No modest spectator of the very able manner in first time he came to the elub have done, but that amount in actual woman would think of doing such a Newhouse 3d and Sfcirhuck 4th. Time, 2.4S ,'1-5. ho was shown their wheels and let One mile handicap, for a purse of $125, which America has convinced Britannia interviewed by one of the committee, the specta­ cash. How many yellow diamonds, thing any more than she would of divided that she no longer rules the waves as tors form their own conclusions about pinchbeck watches as follows: $(iO to flrst. $30 to second, $-'0 to and we learned that ho was a new rider, them. and tin pan pianos promenading the same streets iu a bath­ third, $10 to fourth. $5 to fifth. The starters she has for centuries been so proud to and the does the amateur think that sum would ing were J. W. Scholield, Enghmd boast club run we were to go upon THE COMMENTATOR. suit or a ball costume. We regret (scratch); A. B. that she did. This view of mine that date was the first extended road purchase? Certainly not less than $50,- to see that cycling has at least one Rich, New York (20yds.); 0. E. Kliise, Jersey was obtained from the fast steam yacht ride he had ever taken. With banners 000 worth at least. When it is remem­ woman who so far forgets her own City (40yds.); J. A. Newhousp, Rochester (50 Viola and not from a marine bicycle as THE "LADY" RECORD BHEAKER bered that all this has been accomplished yds.); Uirl Hess. Newark (30yds.); H. Kannska, flying and bugles blowing, the club selfrespect as to make a public exhibi­ Sllhvaukce (50yds.); J. F. Starbuck, might be inferred from my writing of clad in all the beauty of a uniform of in the face of opposition from the en­ tion of herself for Marion, la. it in this column. The connection exist­ She Will Keep Prom Cycling Many the jeers of street (45>ds.X; A. S. Meiiell, Lewisburg, I'a. light-fitting corduroy, finally pot started tire wheel press, when it is remembered gamins and the jibes of corner loafers. (100yds.); 0. W. Ashinger. New Yi>rk (ISOvds.); ing between cycling and my yachting on its 10-mile journey beneath the Women Who Detest Notoriety in that the trade has not been asked to To New F. Albert, New York (130yds.); B. C. Uetner, lays simply in a story York belongs the dubious of a good fellow's scorching rays of an August sun. Joy the Amusements They Adopt. give one cent toward the venture, and honor of possessing such a "lady," aud Hochester (130yds.); W. Martin, Lawrence, success. was with has not even supported the new asso­ Mass. (140yds.); A. Hosmer, Newark (170yds.), us, but joy sat not upon his She has come, aud we are afraid that the "Sun" thus narrates her experiences: and A. Nightingale, A dozen years ago, "when I was young countenance; perched aloft on a tiO-inch, she ciation by so much as its commendation, Boston (100yds.). Martin and in my prime," as the song has come to stay. Her portrait has A great crowd surged in front of the won. Allx'rt 2d, Ashlngcr, 3d, Betner 4th, aud has it I full-nickled special Columbia he look­ been the result in the face of all this and "Sun" office Nightingale 5th. Time, 2.21 1-5. had peculiar ideas of how a bicycle printed in an organ that is essen­ yesterday afternoon anxious­ club ed anything but happy. tially typical of swell mobbism, aud thus of financial stringency, which has ex­ ly watching the bulletin board for news Two mile handicap, for a purse of $125, divided ought to be run. I looked around for as follows: $1)0 a \V«f had journeyed I nit a portion of our she has straightway been placed on a isted everywhere, is truly one that the o'f the yacht race, while scores of news­ to lirst. $30 to second, $20 to club which would* till my ideas and fail­ promoters of honest professionalism third, $10 to fourth and $5 to fifth. The way when a door was flung open in a level with the lady golfer and the "so­ boys skirted the edge of the throng starters ed to find one, then I went among a few little house by the wayside, and a boy have every cause to be proud of. shouting were .1. W. Schofleld. England (scratch); of my intimates and ciety" skirt dancer. For our part we out at the top of their voices A. B. Rich. New York (20yds.); C. W. Price, laid before them rushed forth crying as though his heart Failing in their predictions of what and making the Milwaukee (20yds.); my ideas on the have just as much respect for her as d'ay hideous with their C. E. Kluge, Jersey City subjects of clubs, had would break. Blinded by his tears the was to happen, shorn of the pleasure of bellowing. The mass of humanity, (60yds.); J. A. Newhouse, Rochester (85yds.); the ideas endorsed by them, and aided we have for the others but that is not in­ urchin did not see our captain, all glit­ saying a very great deal. crying "1 told you so! certain tent upon learning the result of the Carl Hess. Newark (60yds.); H. Kannska. Mil- by my friends formed a club of our own. Probably she critics are wmikee (85yds.); J. F. Srarbuck, Marion, la. tering in gold-braided uniform, aud a will hint that our opinion is not worth now bestirring themselves to great contest, stretched far out into the Cycling was a new thing those days, in collision resulted, and get on record with a new prediction; the (70yds.); A. S. Meixell, Lewisburg (170yds.); down went the much, aud possibly she may be quite street and impeded the progress of the C. \V. Ashinger. New York (220yds.); F. Al­ fact, it is no exaggeration to say it was noble captain, while we behind, like N. A. C. will not race next season is now horse cars. The policemen a very right in her estimate, which is doubtless could not bert, New York (220yds.); W. Martin, Lawrence, new thing indeed; we were not well-drilled soldiers, receiving no orders the cry. Two wrongs never yet made clear the way, and ,the car drivers al­ Mass. (200yds.); A. Hosmer, Newark (280yds.); proud of our newness so we looked arrived at after a careful study of the to halt, immediately proceeded to pile manners a right, nor will two false predictions most shouted and cursed themselves B. C. Betncr. Rochester (230yds.). and A. around for a cloak of antiquity to hide ourselves -and customs of those who, ever regain for a prophet his reputation Nightingale, Boston (150yds.) Kanrtska won, and our machines upon the vainly imagining they are in "society," hoarse in their attemnts to get down the glistening Dickie plate of our new­ prostrate forms of the boy and the cap­ as a seer. Wise unto his generation will to the Post Office, or back again to Albert 2d, Betncr 3d, Newhouse 4th and Kluge ness. We appointed a committee of one may some day have their eyes opened 5th. Time, 4.57 2-5. tain. When men and machines were be the amateur prophet, who, if he be Park Row and the bridge. Five mile handicap, to search mythology and ancient lore of finally separated to the fact that they are only on the not fair enough to give unto the N. for a iWrse of $150, divided from the heap they fringe of it, and that The boys who were ^waiting for the as follows: $70 to first, $30 to second, $25 to every kind to discover who was the most had this same fringe, C. A. what credit it has fairly and third, $15 to fourth and $10 to fallen iu explanations werci demand­ too, extra to appear found a pastime in fifth. The Oldest of all wheelmen. When the com­ ed from the blubbering boy, who was has grown a trifle bedraggled. The honestly earned in its first season, will worrying the drivers and conductors, starters were A. H. Rich (scratch: O. W. Price, mitted completed its labors it reported the unintentional cause of all the trou­ place of woman is shifting almost daily, at least refrain from attempting to and one of their methods was to throw Milwaukee (10yds.); C. E. Kluge (50yds); J. to the still unnamed club that research and hence we are almost compelled to forecast its future. Honest A. Newhouse (IXOyds); H. Kanaska, Milwau­ ble. profession­ pebbles at the men on the platforms. kee (160yds.); C. \V. Ashiuger, showed no rider of the wheel to ante­ "Oh, my father differ from those of our contemporaries alism is an issue; it is not a the:>ry, but Detective Baker, of the New Yoif is very sick," the boy who see Oak street sta­ (SUOyds.); F. Albert, New York (3'.K)yds.); B. date Ixion and so. despite the fact that explained between sobs, "aud I was just in the "lady" record breaker a proven fact, the people who have tion, was standing in the City Hall Park, Cl. Hetncr, Rochester (410yds.): \V. Martin, Ixie did not possess a very savory repu­ going for the doctor." When this reached a strong deterrent to the popularity of demonstrated this to the satisfaction of and he saw the boys throwing stones. Ijawrcnce, Mass. (430yds.); A. Hosmer, Newark tation, the new club adopted him as its the ears of the club surgeon, a young cycling for the fair sex. It is quite true every impartial critic are but the means He wandered across Park Row aud (4SOyds.l, and A. .Nightingale., Boston (310yds.) patron saint and henceforth bore his saw bones of barely 211, he inflated that cycling has had to wait a long time to an end, whether they tire or not, mingled with the crowd' in front of the Betner won, Kluge 2d, Albert 3d, Ashinger name for that recognition from our sisters matters 4th and Newhouse 5th. Time, 13.24 2-5. in silver upon its uniform. his chest until the unusual expansion little. They have forever dis­ "Sun" office. He kept near enough to the One mile consolatioD race, for a purse of $50, Briefly outlined the ideas we had in threatened to rip the buttons off his we use the term in its generic sense proved the cackling!! of the juvenile boys to see who threw the first: stone, divided as follows: $20 to first. $15 second, $10 forming this elub were based upon that uniform, and proffered his services to which it undoubtedly deserves, and we editors and tin-pot politicians of cycling, aud suddenly grabbed Joseph Redmond. fr> third and $5 to fourth. The starters \vtTe good old political doctrine that "to the the boy. It was a case of any doctor, are sorry for it. Our sorrow is born of and the i.-'sue they have left will live -jn, of 250 Seventh avenue. Redmond is 17 - A. B. Rich, New York; Carl Hess, Newark; victors belong the spoils," that to those so the boy accepted and the our love for the trade, whose members unhindered by those who think to years old, and was apparently A. S. Meixell, Lewisburg, and A. Hostner, club surgeon a ring­ Newark. Rich won, Hess 2d, Meixell 3d and who labored and struggled to bring the followed the lad to the gate leading to nre our very good friends; and in part sweep back the ocean of truth with leader in the mischief. The detective Hosmer fourth. Time, 2.41. infant-into the world and to raise it the house, while we devoted our time it has grown out of an affection for the penny-broom prejudice. shook him vigorously by the collar and' to full grown manhood should in the to rubbing our barked shins and straight­ aforesaid sisters, some of whom must Many things have been learned by the started through Frankfort street with event of its reaching maturity, possess, ening bent pedal pins aud handle bars. now be realizing what delights they have new association in its short care.T, from his prisoner. The newsboys followed in THE WIDOW AND THE AVHEELu unquestioned, the right of parents over it, While all this was going on, .Toy, who missed during all these years which the which benefit and improvements will large numbers and hooted lustily at the Experience bad taught us that the his­ had fallen with the rest of us, had been safety has been amongst us, and hence result next season. Like has begotten officer; some in the rear ranks were even A Quaker Defence of Woman's Right tory of all wheel clubs had always been busy brushing the dust from off his are full of chagrin for lost time. But like; honest management has produced bold enough to throw stones. But to Ride a Wheel While Wearing a the same. Those who fought and strug­ uniform and endeavoring to make him­ woman is a remarkable creature, if only honest racing, as it always will, whether Baker kept on his way and landed the Sensible Costume. men be pure amateurs or recalcitrant gled in the organization's infancy to self as presentable as possible. When that she is more hide-bound by fashion pure profes­ Redmond at the Oak Street One of the deacons of a Biughanipton make it a success were in the end al­ the boy had told his story and started off than her liege lord and master; and, sionals. Nothing that has happened in police station, where he was locked up its short career for church got up in prayer meeting the ways overlooked and cast aside by the with the club surgeon in tow we were after all, where is the use of battling has shown the supporters the night. other evening aud denounced a member newer element in membership, astonished to see Joy the party un­ against Nature? The answer can best of the National Cycling Association that Soon after this incident there appeared which their original ideas another a widow for rilling a bicycle. He flocked to the club when it had grown to invited and disappear with them into be given by those who have now laughed were incorrect, and, element of disturbance. It came had caught the lady in the act and be an the cottage, at the door of which the Mrs. Grundy to scorn and are partici­ all reports to the contrary notwith­ slowly across the City Hall Park and did association of reputation and standing, knew what he was talking about, but standing. To guard against this the expectant wife and mother stood await­ pants iu the joys of wheeling, lip to 1894 will find the new asso­ not attract much attention at first. As he did not make it altogether clear ing them. After awhile the club sur­ date most of them are Indies, many of ciation in the field to stay, paying hon­ one of the urchins explained, the crowd whether constitution of the new club was some­ geon slowly est prizes for did not "drop he thought it naughty for any what peculiarly framed. No limit was descended the steps of the whom have doubtless been spurred on to honest racing. I love the to it for some time, woman to ride a bicycle or only naughty cottage iu a manner befitting his profes­ cycling by such prophets of cycling for their many faults but when they did there was pandemon­ placed upon the membership, but the sional writers as "Violet ium. The innocent for widows to do it. control of the position and joined us, who anxi­ Lome," "Uraphis," and last, but by no and few virtues, and I would in my cause of the riot was There were others beside the deacon organization remained at ously awaited his verdict. humble way add a little to the latter to' a plain looking young woman iu knicker­ all times m the hands of twenty-five means least, Mrs. Jo Peuncll, certain of bockers. who blamed the widow, but a widow "Mighty bad case, boys." he said, whose writings ("A Canterbury Pilgrim­ make the burden more evenly balanced She was a bicyclist, and she rarely escapes being blamed for a good members viio had been longest upon the "worst I ever saw; but I think I'll pull upon the shoulders which uphold it, had adopted male attire. But she had rolls of membership, they were known as age," for instance), may aptly be dubbed not many things which she may not be re­ him through all right." cycling classics. We thoiefore let them mark well what I counted on passing through a nest sponsible for. If the Binghamptou "franchise" members, and all subse­ Of course we were rc-lieved at this, may depend that say when I declare unto them in lang­ of street arabs. quent names upon the list of members these will abhor the "lady" record widow were the ouly woman in the and were proud to have as a club officer uage as plain as I possibly can, that She wore dark-blue baggy trousers world who rides a bicycle the hubbub were "associates," to whom every pre­ a man who thus held life and death in breaker, and all her works just as much the National Cycling Association will that were fastened just below the knee, rogative of membership was given save as we and our contemporaries do, but could be understood. But such is not the hollow of his hand, as it were. At race as surely next year as it has thU, aud her shapely legs were encased in the case. The Young Women's Chris­ that of oilice building. All officers had to this moment Joy. whom everyone had their interest in the latest freak of eman­ and that it will not deviate from the black stockings drawn up so tightly be chosen from the ranks of the old cipated woman on wheels will doubtless tian Association, right in the town forgotten, joined us ,and some one plans it has laid down and carried out that every muscle of the well-trained where the widow has so shocked the timers the franchise members, but in asked him wh.itt he had done in the end there. We may depend that such this year, which is freedom from tn.le, calf stood out in relief. Her low shoes nominating same the as have had strength of character deacon, has established a wheel club, associate members matter. press and sentimental influences. It were a trifle dusty, as the probable result and there is nothing in it which dis­ bad the same vote as the franchises, "Oh, nothing: merely left my enough to set at naught the silent scorn will win on honest racing, honest man­ card of of a long ride. The young woman wore criminates against widows. Yet it may and the names receiving the two highest with the lady and told her if I could be the tittle-tattlers of Little Snobhing- agement and honest business principles, a short waist that was tucked into her tou are not at all likely to be be the deacon has found out that the number of ballots cast by the entire club of any service to her not to fail to let balked foreign as these all ore to the amateur trousers in a most masculine fashion, bicycle is a particularly dangerous thing were declared the nominees, and the me know," he answered. Nobody paid by the lady record breaker any more plan of conducting races. and a short than we blue coat that could b» iu the hands of a widow. one receiving the majority of the ballots any further attention to the matter, ourselves are by the fact that To those who believe in predicting buttoned in front. A jaunty hat perched It cannot be denied that some widows cast by the franchise members became and the run was in time completed with­ costcrmongers and 'Arrys have at least the future from a study of the past, on her head, taste and her hair was gathered have their ways. One rode through the elected to office for the ensuing year. out further accident or incident. That enough to emulate us iu our pleas­ I commend a study of the foregoing, in a tight knot at the back. streets of a New Jersey town on a From the start the plan worked ad­ night before Joy left the club room -lie ure. Ou the other hand, it would not and the facts and figures which follow As she came across the park she bicycle a day or two ago and attracted mirably, and from a single room in a tacked his can! upon the door of his surprise us if the "lady" record breaker, showing that the National Cycling As­ wheeled her machine over the asphalt an unusual amount of attention, even basement to a club house of its own locker, and my curiosity tempted me now that she has been honored (for it is sociation has paid out to those who have walks, and behind her tli-jre slowly for a widow. It was not the fact that was eventually the history of the Ixion to read it, and here is what it was: undoubtedly an honor to her) by a place raced for it an average of a trifle over gathered a crowd. Some boys who were she was riding a bicycle, but the fact Bicycle Club. Finally the tail the as­ JAMES JOY. in one of those organs of light and lead­ $070 for each one of the nineteen race selling papers in front of the City Hall that she had dressed herself so as to sociates became greater than the Funeral Director. ing which seem to be issued for the es­ meetings it has conducted divided espied the curious outfit and gave a make the riding comfortable, which franchise dog and then trouble grew, * # * pecial delight of the denizens of the among the men as follows: peculiar yell brought on the sensation. She wore the ihat seemed to be a warn­ dog wanted amputation, but the I know it is coming, and sorry indeed servants' halls of the salt of the earth, Wheeler ...... $3,OT>0!Kelly ...... 60 ing cry to every other boy in the neigh­ loose trousers that reached just below tail would not agree to such surgery, am I of the affliction and the back parlors of the aforesaid IJorlo ...... 1,270'Uowe' --"' ...... '. 00 the knee, the continuation of the cos­ which readers Dorntge ...... 1,005 Hosmor borhood. The bulletins and the horse quite naturally, and the result was that must for months and months be pre­ Little Snobbington, were to create a ...... 10 cars held no more attractions for them. tume being a black stocking and a well- the clause in the constitution which trade among a class which the apostles Hlch .. ... !«5 Nightingale .. 5 fitting shoe. Being a widow, pared to have forced upon them. For Kluge ...... 8!»5|Jonas ...... 10 They swarmed over to the park and she may kept the club iu the power of its oldest several years to come we shall have before mentioned have hitherto failed to Ashinger ...... 825| Bartelt ...... surrounded have worn this costume just for a sur­ members 5 the girl in knickerbockers. was done away with, pud the it forced on our attention that I)r. reach. This new phase of cycling for Albert ...... 570jHeuru;m ...... 35 They yelled aud laughed, and each one prise; but it would be entirely fair to usual result followed1, out-voted and ladies will undoubtedly be a good thing Newhouse ...... 6!W)[ \\Vmllaud ...... 15 assume that it was worn because for Anser's Liverwort and Bismuth Extract Croekor ...... volunteered some suggestion or asked out-numbered by the new element the is superior to all other drugs for the for our friends in the trade, who, after 8(10[Schock ...... 10 her for information. bicycle riding it was more comfortable ojrt guard died refusing to surrender, all, are concerned rather Meixell ...... SliTilHtayman ...... 10 and less dangerous than the usual treatment of paralysis, cancer, hydro­ in the sale of Kanaska ...... 435|S. Smith ...... 10 "Ain't yer forgot suthin?" said one. of that old guard but three are now- phobia, cycles than in the class of purchasers Price ...... skirts. active small-pox and several hundred 37fl|steiuel ...... 40 "Git onto them shanks!" howled in cycling, the "old vet" Pitman, meaner disorders; also that Doiigherty's except, of course, they be bad payers, or Starbuek ...... 81)5 Troy, N. Y...... 100 another. On Monday a young woman we have whose d'ii's are spent in busy trade Bartholomew .... 275 Servis ...... not heard that Old Ginger Hum is the greatest and those who never pay at all. With us, 10 "Aw, ain't she bold!" screamed a this one was a widow and evenings in quiet riding or the en­ however, the case is slightly different, Simons ...... 140 Schautz ...... SO startled the people in the crowded sec­ joyment of juiciest; likewise that Biff & Bangs' Appel ...... 120 Hoe ...... as third, 'and then the poor girl listened the delectable delights of pianos are the only ones since it is fair to presume that when tion about the New York City Hall by bohemian "dynamite dinners;" Marino played by real Hutchens ...... 75 A. C. Meixell .. 10 to such remarks as these: riding a bicycle in the knickerbocker artists; and, similarly, how can you this new-class is fairly launched on the Hi-ss ...... 120 Caasedy ...... 5 Peoli, who sings the praises of the "Do you s'pose she wears suspenders?" costume. She seemed to have been a expect to hold your trousers up if you road it will be to the further discom­ Schnflcld ....-.. 150 Dyers .- -...... 15 "Papa's pants are baggy at the Raleigh, and myself, who find my spare fiture of those of us who hate the Williams ...... 50 Prince .- -...... 15 proper enough young woman, but she time fully don't wear Dr. Blumenschein's Cele­ Betner ...... knees!" occupied iu brushing away brated Tonic "hanger on" and all his works just as 155 was followed by crowds of people who Philadelphia flies from off my polished Worsted Suspenders, or Martin ...... Total ...... $12,770 "Oh, Maudy, does your monimer know apparently had nothing more dignified or ride a wheel if you do not buy the one much as we loathe the bouuder who is Fulirman ...... you've got 'em on?" dome of thought. invariably on the right-hand side of the decent to do, and yesterday she had a It is to the remaining member of the made by Sorghum & Pufforly? For the "Git on de machine and let's see 'em chance to see a picture of herself medals are going around at the AVorld's road when he ought to be on the left. work!" in the quartette of old timers that I am in­ For, depend upon it, emancipated wo­ LADIES' PEDALS. newspapers. With all this flurry it is debted for the millionairish aud Fair and they will be flashed in the The intellectual pressure of the con­ likely that these are but pioneers old- eyes of an impressed man of the skirt-dancing sisterhood be­ iu tarish feeling I have complained of. public until some The Importance That They Should versation became so heavy at this point what is soon to become an accepted cus­ other fellows get another lot of medals. fore alluded to, when she does take the that the fair rider turned about, and, No man ever did more for a club than road, will not be content toe Made Smaller Than They Usu­ tom. Most women bicycle riders abroad djd Ben Or. Sanford. who- for the first The worth of an official endorsement to pedal grace­ vaulting gracefully onto her bicycle, rode have long worn some such dresses aa by prize-giving committees has never fully at a ten-miles-an-hour pace. Noth­ ally Are. rapidly toward Broadway and disap­ six years of the Ixion Club's exist­ ing these, which still cause something of a ence acted in the entirely unnecessary been accurately estimated. In spite of short of "sewing up" every "thing'' Among the many details in modern peared among the cable cars and trucks. sensation here. position of treasurer the eager scramble for it there are of the male persuasion who has the ill cycles are the pedals now placed upon The novelty of the for the organiza­ luck to be thing will wear off tion. The treasury was a dreary blank reasons for thinking that its value is on the same stretch of road the market for the use of ladies. Per­ Mrs. Burrows and Her Bicycle. as the practice becomes general, as it not above rubies that is, a good, big with her will do for the "lady" cycler of haps, however, we should say that a and the treasurer's duties usually con­ Binghamton, N. Y., Oct. 9. The likely will. Aud when that time ar­ sisted of paying out of his own pocket handful of rubies, such as ornament the new type. "British Sport." special pedal should be made for the rives the Binghampton widow, and all amateur prizes, for instance. There are, fair sex, for up to the present time we High Street Methodist Church is now in the bills the club could1 not pay, and a turmoil over the propriety of women other widows, and the ladies of the then reporting back to the club what for example, example exhibitors who de­ TH03IAS WILL PROTEST. have seen none which could be called Young Women's Christian Association cline to enter their goods in iu anyway suitable. Everyone knows riding bicycles. The trouble began he had done and receiving in payment competition when Mrs. Burrows, a widow, purchased and everybody else will be able to ride thereof the club's siiicerest thanks, with others, being too well assured of He Thinks Tyler's Hartford. Half- that the feet ofMhe average woman are the bicjcle in peace, let us hope. Phila­ not so large as those of the male cyclist. a bicycle. She is an active worker in which were always recorded in the min­ public favor to make it needful. One 31 ile Record Should Not be Ac­ the delphia Press. of the best known wheel manufacturers Yet the pedal manufacturers seem to church. utes of the meeting. How many times cepted. At a prayer-meeting the other night tins happened, goodness only knows. in America, if not in the world, would ignore this fact, and it is a difficult Tom Eck is to the front in Western matter to obtain a pair of Samuel Stanley arose and denounced He Was an Amateur. Finally Sanford's ability as a treasurer not Ulow his machines to be judged by papers with pedals which an ignorant the assertion that before really fit the feet of the lady cyclist. the act of bicycle-riding as unladylike, Boston, Mass., Oct. 0. As George became known and he was honored by aud, perhaps, prejudiced the close of the season Johnson will unchristian and a disgrace to th an election to the tteasurship of the judge at Chicago. He has, like a crack Our experience with the fair sex points W. Caston, a real estate dealer, was have the quarter, half and mile records, to the fact that a pedal not wider church. The deacon edified the audienc walking near a street crossing Aew York State division of the League. amateur, n trmikful of medals, diplomas, Hying and standing starts. He will see by an attempted Tuesday and honorable mentions, and he than three inches between the side plates illustration of a woman afternoon a bicycle rider dashed be­ All this was years ago, but it came prob­ that Johnson takes the records if he has riding a bicycle. The pastor, Kev. back to me last week as stretched ably was willing that some other and would be amply large enough, and we tween him and an electric car. As the at to go to Nashville to do it. Kck will should like to John Bradshaw, took sides against th full length upon a steamer chair upon more needy concern should have a show. protest against see some enterprising wheelman passed he grabbed Mr. Cas- the flying quarter rec­ firm take the matter iu hand with a bicyclists. ton's watch chain, but it broke. Before the deck of Sanford's yatch, the Viola And his prosperity will not be affected ords of 25 4-5, made by Harry Tyler. Mrs. Burrows' friends threaten to my eyes wandered a single dollar's worth by the award view of providing what is, we are sure, Mr. Ca.ston could recover from his sur­ to the mast head' of It will not stand, he asserts, as the a long carry the question before the next con­ from which floated the private signal a gold medal to one of his rivals. He track felt, although as yet, unexpressed prise the highwayman on wheels was is short. This is the way he will want. Every male rider knows how un­ ference. The Young Women's Christian far away. of the boat's owner, and there upon a approved the Fair, as a fair, but he did explain it to the Racing Board: The comfortable Association has established a wheel club field of white, in letters of crimson and not care to use it as an advertisement, it is to ride with pedals Hartford track is a horse track, upon which are wide enough to allow of the in open defiance of those who disap­ blue, I saw outlined the old badge of or to purchase or influence the award­ which a cyclist, riding 18 inches from prove of bicycles. Good For Him! the Ixion Bicycle Club. Sanford has ing to his wheel either medal or men­ feet slipping from side to side, and how the pole, rides 9 feet, o inches less than impossible it is to pedal steadily when Louisville. Ky., Oct. 8. Father Hig- made a quarter of a million of dollars tion, a mile in one circuit, or about 2 feet, 4 during such are used, and the disadvantage It will not be far from January !."> when gins. provincial of the Dominciau Order the last year iu Wall street, but inches less in a quarter. Tyler's quar­ is felt even more by ladies, the Associated Cycle Clubs throw 1 venture to say that he would give no If he can afford hot to avail who do open tin1 in America, rode 228 miles in 17 hours himself ter-mile was a final quarter-mile per­ not, as a rule, ankle with that pre­ doors of the only real National Cycle Show yesterday on a cycle, breaking the State small portion of that fortune to live of these trumpery honors, cannot some formance, which, according to Eck's.pro­ of the year. Sucti plans as have already over cision which is characteristic of prac­ record. the days when he was one of the other other concerns also allow them to test, cannot be accepted because of ticed cyclists. When heavy work has to been made public by the committee make "old timers" a dozen years or more pass? Without impeaching the extent, this shortage and the additional fact It certain that the forthcoming show will be done, the fit of pedals does not so In every ago. veracity or competency of the awarding that the watch-holders in catching the much matter, way surpass anv of the previous Cincinnati wheelmen are now allowed to but when fast work has efforts made bjr the A. CL C. rule on the Coviujftou Suspension brides. Oct. 14. THE SPORTING LIFE.

sure to be well attendee! in good or Dad a sum of 5000 francs iveather. to pay the expenses that If Sanger will keep In training all of a five days' stay in Paris. The riders are winter he will next year be the fastest CYCLING. Holbein, the great record-breaker, U all mounted on machines of English uiaSe. man on the track, but If he doesn't, then an exceedingly nervous rider. Nothing Neither Starbnck nor Schofield were as Harrj- Tyler will take /immermau's pres­ will tempt him to go down hill fast, and severely Injured on Saturday by their ent high position. the sight of a cart, fowl or othor likely tumble at Manhattan Field as the daily P. P. Kilkelly was the best racing man BITS OF RACING HEWS. obstruction causes him to back-pedal with papers would have their reader* believe. all his might. who ever owned Ireland as his birth-spot. Both men were badly shaken up and A significant sign lu this is the fact that The road of time has no gatekeeper. "Is Schofield well-to-do?" asked one bruised, but aside from a little soreness almost every Irls-h racing contemporary Sauger is billed for that "Southern N. C. A. rider of another while they were and stiffness, were as well as ever ou the of Kilkelly will tell you that he was as I MEASURE THE QUALITY OF if circuit." rubbing down after a training spin with day following the accident. When a man far ahead of his Irish rivals as Zluimer- W heeler and Zlmmerman are in Sa­ Ihe Englishman. "Well, I don't know; but is trained down It takes a great deal of man is in front of the remainder of Amer­ he certainly ain't easy to do when it comes knocking about to absolutely knock him ica's racing men. vannah. to out. He had the marvclous Ashinger sprinting, is he?" sprint which took him yards away before will winter at bis old home The deification Windle's In Ohio. of the racing man, If trainer says that Windle his opponents seemingly could get into full lot so general as that of the prize-tighter, breathes through his nose entirely iu a flight. He was not often beaten, but few Mr. Richard Howcll Intends to winter Is quite as intense and complete; and one race and rides with his teeth tightly racing men experienced such wretched In America. may doubt whether It would riot be as well clenched. He finds the plan works much luck as the tall representative of the Dub­ Leading the German Defeating Carl to be a racing cyclist of the first water as better thau the almost universal habit lin University B. C., who has taken a long Hess In a raei a newly-married prince. of using mouth and nose for respiratory farewell of all his cycling greatness ami A four-mile handicap Is a Pacific Coast -"Secretary Egan, of the N. C. A., Is work. After a race Windle indulges iu gone to India to become a surgeon iu the COLUMBIAS racing Innovation. right In refusing licenses to Howell and several long inhalations aud exhalations Indian Medical Service. A flying start the young bird's fust Kobb. Independence of its critics has been as a sort of practice, and before a race In a pretty long imaginary conversation try out of one of the N. C. A.'s admirable points, takes two or three long draughts of air between an amateur and a its nest. into his professional iu Scotland Is to follow English example but it would be poorly applied in the case lungs. one of our esteemed Belgian wheel con­ and license her amateurs. of these men." "Cycling Life." Among foreign trainers a "massage temporaries the professional Is supposed to That bicycle records are to undergo stcue" is coming into use in England that say something which is quite true of In order to carve a fortune out of rac­ Is made of unglazed china cycling -,, Agaiijst tb« Bicycl?S of tb? Who!« ing a man must be sharp. constant changes for some time to come and provided in every country, viz.: "The ama­ World 1 Is more 'than probable, as world's records with a sort of dorsal lump for holding in teur is a hypocrite who is quite willing to The vcrmlfonn appendix of the body the hand, and has the rubbing surface have 'brass,' but doesn't cyclic have been lowered repeatedly during the want folks to Is the Raring Board. [>ast racing season and much greater slightly undulated, not to say ridged. The know it. I could cite 10, 20 100 who re­ I apd tb«y will Staod a0y T«st. |f Dorntge and Klch are planning a go things are predicted of the cracks. stone is white, and even when used on ceive money frjm manufacturers. These at the recently-washed fire-mile tandem record. Johnson has pushed the Stearns wheel skin. it soon becomes pure amateurs who cry out so much Augusta, Ga., boasts of its new race » darkened, showing that it squeezes a good against us know perfectly well what the some advantage this season, having deal of track, intended for wheelmen's use. ridden 72 firsts, 2G seconds, 9 thirds. 2 material from the pores. situation is. I tell you that it is a rare Will sprint racing bring up eventually fourths, besides winning 15 specials, a to­ In swinging around the circle during thiug, very rare, even in the ranks of the to hundred-yard dashes in cycling? tal of 124 for the season; the wheeling season an amateur bicyclist l>est riders, to find men who in reality are a performance who 'pure' It is a wise man who Roes out of rac­ unequalled by any other racing man. rides for glory and the goods and amateurs, who pay for the machine ing be-fore racing Stephane could chattels that may happen to go with it which they ride, aud receive no recompcr.se goes out of him. not start in the recent strikes some prizes that are fearfully and lu any shape or form The reputation enjoyed by COLUMBIA BI- The wages of. amateur sin are Tory 24 hours' ride at the Buffalo track in monetarily." Paris because his wonderfully made. It is not at all strange "Hardware" asserts that the ball-bear­ often fat salaries from the makers. machine had not come for a bevy of crack riders while en C YCLES has been well earned. The first Speaking to hand. The makers, however, generously tour ing axle and pneumatic tire have unset­ Ameri­ of century riders, how do to be dazzled one day by a prize list stud­ tled the values of horses. "Ten years Zim's one hundred "lirsts" strike you? awarded him $200, which is equivalent to ded with diamonds, ago." the iirst prize. Nice, generous people, those and to be overcome it says, "a horse that could go in 2.20 can bicycle built was a COL UMBIA. That bicycle A pair of racing tights a couple of Frenchmen! with emotion next day at the news that had a very high value; to-day, the horse racers under the induence the list is populated by live pigs or of the rosy. Among other billy- that cannot go in that time is of small was built as well as the means at hand would F. J. Osmond is reported to have said severe tests, given the goats. value for track purposes." "Hardware" per­ that road pneumatic saddle, it was ridden by S. F. Mr. George A. Needlmm, a member means well racing is dying out in England. Edge the other day. when ho lowered Ihe of by the bicycle sulky trade, but mit, and from the first Tho mile record, bands off. the Kings County Wheelmen, has granted it overdoes in saying that horses which to the last, with constantly now stands world's record for 100 miles oil the road, to that organization at 2m. 20 2-5s. It is held by Van Wagoner. and the Brighton and back the use of a large cannot trot a mile in less than 2.20 are record, and he tract of ground at the southwest corner of of small value for the track. The bicycle increasing experience and facilities, our effort has Lehr is far and away the best of the is loud in praise of the benefit derived Eastern Parkway and German riders. He's annexing races whole­ from using it. Franklin avenue, sulky is a thing of more recent adoption near Prospect Park. It will be the largest than ten years ago, to begin with, and as been to build every COLUMBIA BICYCLE as sale. Starbuck received a letter not long ago cycling track in the two cities, affording it is admitted that by its use the average The Penver Cyclists' Union has $1000 from a well-intentioned admirer in his space for a three-lap course. The necessary trotter can cover a mile In four seconds nearly right in design, construction, In Its treasury, the'product of its recent )ld home, offering him $50 to come out buildings and the laying out of the field less time than with the old sulky all finish, and race meet. uid race as an amateur against another will not cost more than $2000, and this horses are equal sharers in Its benefits. If The resolution to down Class B is like ocal speeder. Starbuck declined with outlay can be met by the club, which is the bicycle sulky has unsettled any value quality of materials as possible, regardless of ex­ a squalling buby at thtinks, he not taking kindly to amateur financially in a church it should be masquerading. prosperous condition. It is that of the old-style sulky. carried out. Shorlund, interviewed as regards what Last year, when Shorland's record was pense, until today they not only lead in America, Great racing men are never residents "There goes one of our most promi­ he really could do on the road, If at his broken by the French rider, Stephaue, all of large cities prior to their development nent racing men." "In what respect Is he best, was hard to get a very definite opin­ kli ds of rumors were rife iu England, the but enjoy the proud distinction of being abso­ Into cracks. prominent; is he the fastest?" "Oh, no. ion from. Two hundred aud live for the UK ft damaging of which were that fhe "A doubled-up something on wheels" ndeed; he has more charges preferred 12 hours and 380 or SIX) for the 24 hours measurement of the truck was short, and lutely the standard bicycles of the world. Is the term for a cycler as applied by the igalnst him and been acquitted more times he thought within the mark, and he ex­ that the timekeepers went to bed during anti-brigade. >y the Racing Board than any other mail plained that a race like his last 24 hours the progress of the race. This year it is iu the^ League." was really no C. W. Dorntge has had his N. C. A. very great criterion, for the rumored and we give it for vvhat it is license withdrawn for racing in uusanc- -W. W. Windle made a trial on Hamp- race was practically won In the first 12 worth that the electric light failed for den Park Friday, and came but a fraction hours. After that he had only to watch some time, and that during that time Lesna tioned races. the men when he was credited Deal gently with of a second short of the goal. The time turned and met them, with iuarvelously increased the Racing Hoard, was 1m. 584-5s. from a flying start. His and see that he kept them at the same dis­ speed. Something should he done to insure dear amateurs, unless you waut to bitak failure was probably tance. a more satisfactory state of up the game. due to the breaking matters. Could of one of the handle-bars on the triplet To obviate the difficulty experienced In not an International Records Committee The bluffs on the Mississippi are noth­ which paced him. Identifying competitors in long-distance be appointed, wtiose duty it would be to ing to compare with those of the match­ The recent French records are evi­ speed competitions, Mr. George Lacy Hil- scrutinize the proofs of performances making racer. dence of how the present amateur lier has designed a small mantle, covering claimed as world's lecords? The seal of bung­ such POPE There is talk in Antwerp of a race be­ lers are spoiling sport. As Paul Hamelle the chest and b.i-k of the rider, bearing a committee would be the substantia­ co, tween Cologne and Antwerp, a distance of puts it in a recent article In "Le Wloce consplclously upon each of its sides the tion of the claim. 510 kilometres. Sport," as soon as a man gets too speedy rider's number. The Herne Hill tabards, Racing in Ireland must be a very pleas­ They gear tandem safeties very high. tie becomes a criminal iu amateur cycling as they will be call.'d, will be made up of ant and exciting amusement, judging from BOSTON, CHICAGO, The Whltworth is geared to 80 and the law. "II est trop vite." 4in. stripes of dia^reiit bright colors, no the following account in an Irish paper of H umber to 83. The reports that the National Cycling two lu a set bciuif similar. There is no a race meet given by the Dublin police: The mythical aits'eur la like a niueh- Association will hold a six day nice in doubt the number tabi rds will be hailed "The crowd surged over the ground in a NEW YORK, HARTFORD. Madison as a boou by the promoters of long-distance fashion which simply defied all efforls to ftdvntlsed brand of tobacco "Mild, pure Square Garden are without rides. aud pleasing." foundation. The association at one time get them back behind the barriers. A hun­ One of dred policemen, assisted by three hundred The Racing Board is sliding on cycling s liad intended doing so. but the deal with the shrewdest observers of Ihe Garden management fell through things cycling is Elliott Mason, of Xew Munster Fusiliers and Highlanders, did cellar door. The really exciting maneuvers and their best, but, though will the idea was abandoned. \ork. He said recently to n "Referee" re­ the feeling was come along later. porter: "There can be but two classes in thoroughly good humored all round, back The St. Kilda Cricket Club intend build- We are Indebted to an exchange for the spectators would not the following interesting bit of any sport, amateurs and professionals, and go. Nothing short Ing a half-mile cement track on its grounds racing there can he no other class with safety. of a battery of artillery or a bayonet lu Melbourne, Australia. news: " 'Chicago' Sewell has given up the Tlie charge would have got wheel and is engaged most of N. C. A. has shown one thing even the people off the Shorland has an air cushion fitted Into the time in if it don't live a day longer, and that is ground. The following articles were found the feeat of breaking in a pneumatic-tired ro;in colt. that professional on the ground afterward: his racing tights when he rides Sewell keeps his mud guards and brakes racing can be run square­ One oonstabu- than 25 miles on a pneumatic safety. The for long distance honors. ly and lie well managed. In this the N. G. laryman's tunic, one soldier's tunic, three solution of the problem is not, however, What on when he rides out now." A. has done something policemen's helmets, 77 soldiers' caps, has become of Pop Worden? He The to be proud of, and and quite out of reach. Cortls aud Keith-Fal­ has evidently gone Into retirement and yea;- has been one full of excite­ no true amateur will begrudge it the three and a half pairs of boots." coner are dead, but their machine's or DON'T BE DECEIVED, ment iu credit." " quit attending race meets. wheeling circles, and race meets * It is only a question of time when class ( (inivalcut mounts are tit 111 attainable. more numerous than ever before have been Johnny Johnson's brother, Anton races will be in vogue In bicycle races Let someone extract a light racing ordi­ Lies In a critical condition The nina- conducted. A nrniber of new riders have Is a the teur, when questioned as to his very speedy youngt-ter. His speed is not lim­ same as in horse meetings, and the clnb nary of pood make from un attic or cellar and you will if yon buy one connec­ developed into fast men, and the speed that introduces lu some semi-Inhabited tion with the manufacturer. that has ited to cycling, says "Cycling West," but this system in all of its region, get It over­ been shown in many races has he can get on the outside of the Milwaukee events will receive rich reward. Classify hauled, practice on it a little, and .see of the so-called reduced-price- A full list of the odd prizes that have been nothing short of phenomenal. men according to whether 'M miles been won by wheelmen would make liquid product as fast as the next, one, their performances and iu the hour be a possible a At Rome, N. Y., in May, 1891, some and recently, while under the influence let the races be more equal and spirited feat or not on one of the old tracks, such rattle-traps that ate being ad­ volume of very amusing reading. novel prizes were given to participants than has been the rule this year. us Crystal Palace. Ihe experiment So of this fluid, was arrested at St. Paul, to­ The pub­ would long as Sang-;r Irn his pianoesque in a parade. Among them were a dozen gether with a chum, and the two jailed. lic patronizes the sport to sec exciting be highly interesting. Who wishes to try? vertised by manufacturers of legs left him he can never be arrested for photographs for the handsomest man in finishes and surprises, but under the pres­ Don't all speak nt once." having The charge was disorderly conduct, and, no visible means of support. line, a washtub anl wringer for the new­ as the total assets of the pair in cash ent method the prizes are at the mercy of In a personal letter to the secretary of no standing in the community. Even the racer who is eourfH 'red "a est married man, and a set of false teeth amounted to $1.07. their wheels were favorites, who are first or second in iiiue the N". C. A. Hiury Tturmey has the fol­ trump" by his companions is sometimes for the man who needed them most. "soaked" lu order to raise enough to let of every ten races. Let there lie four lowing to say regarding the association "turned down" by the Racing Board. The spectacle of men racing on the them out. classes in each afternoon's programme, and Its prospects. "If the scries of meet­ viz.: 3.00. THE CREDENDA Most of the wrong- deeds charged highway In path racing costumes is not War has just been declared in Belgium 2.40. 2.2r. and free-for-all, the ings this year result In a financial loss against the amateur racing man are those one likely to bring about any good result between the amateurs and professionals, races to be best two out of three, and a and you drop it, the men who have as­ he committed trying to g«t to the sport, and unless cycle clubs can good day's sport is assured. Proper and sisted you will be left out in the cold, aud his rights. ami hostilities have already commenced, stiindurd time Sells "This is really getting down to liard manage their races better In this respect the cause being the race which the pro­ limits can be fixed by the opponents will only say 'I told you so.' at S115.OO. than they usually do it would be as well racing board or referee and announced on Hut if, loss or no loss, you carry the thing pan." said the amateur as be received ft fessional community lave organized for the programmes. tin salad-bowl as a prize for a race he had if they left road race promoting alone. next Sunday at the Brussels Velodrome. tin nigh, In subsequent years men will get It is the best bicycle in won. By cable we learn that Boyd, the New They have, furthermore, decided to have The first important long race in France confidence in the movement and you will Zealand crack, rode 50 miles iu 2h. 33m., a special weekly organ, was tlu- great run from Paris to Kivst. IIud less and less difficulty In getting men It may be confidently predicted that which shall keep and back about to take the step which Inevocuhly America to-day for the price. the mile record for a standing start thus lowering the record. Whether this the views of cycling before the public, so 745 miles. Two hundred severs will was done on the track or on the road started, and the winner »aino home ubr.ut them from amateur racing. The only rea­ come under two minutes before the season can­ that It would appear as thongh the ama­ son The Credeuda is guaranteed. not he said. There is a splendid stretch teurs are going to have a stiff light to 72 hours affer setting out. We cannot nine-tenths of the men who now ride passes. of say how this would stand as amateurs do is that it pays them True amateurism is good road for 00 miles near Christ maintain their repute as unpaid devotees in comparison We sell it. That's the guar­ like i>n island, rug­ Church, aud it is quite probable that it of the wheel. with other notable performances else­ better than to ride as professionals. Put ged and without a landirg-place; we can the boot on the other leg was done on that. The Springfield "Union," where, but, all things considered, it was a and every one antee. Send for Catalogue. never more re-enter when we are once out­ defending the remarkable piece of work. In t!io end. tin- will want that boot. I am very pleased to side of it. Shorlnnd uses a 66V>in. gear. Most charges It has made that Johnson admitted note that the movement is really crack roadmen use (Klin., and this he he had not ridden race lay between M. Jiel-Laval. the fouuer the out­ "My stars!" ejaculated the belie In fhe now famous mile In champion, and M. Tcriont, who was to come of expressions of opinions of uiy the grand stand as she considers about the correct all-round gear 1m. 50s.. further says: "Johnson has been own, and the success of cast her eyes for racing on good roads. For average rid­ known to do rob him of his laurels. The champion was It, therefore, will around the gathering of cracks who sur­ 'foolish' things before, but first to arrive at Brest, and probably be all the more pleasing to me for that ers he thinks Win. gear and 0% cranks a it now transpires that this is not the first first reason." rounded her. good combination, and to depart. But in a fatal moment, being A, G, Spalding instead of lowering time Johnson has & made the foolish Bros,, If yon want to be real English in your admis­ well ahead on the return journey, he halted A peculiar idea of how the handl- the gear for Irish roads he would recom­ sion, and the 'Ui Ion' has other proofs as capper languHg" do not speak of a fast machine, mend 0%lu. cranks. well; but if for rest and refreshment, and laid himsc If ought to be appointed for the but rather the 'Referee' cares to investi­ down to sleep. M. Terront, in cash prize pluggers of the antipodes is Chicago. New York. Philadelphia. one that "can be moved to Lesna, who beat Shorland's 24 hours gate, 'Billy' Rhodes, who was present at due course, some tune." the interview, passed under his windows, but without set forlh in the following proposition made record on Sunday week, declared on start- with Ed. Dnmbleton, would balling, and won a lead to the Australian Racing Hoard: "Seeing Tommy Reipb, the old Springfield Ing that he had little ccnlidcnce in him­ prove a valuable witness. By all means in­ which he never Club's racing man, now shares in England vestigate. Senator." lost again. the difficulty that is likely to arise through self, and that it was only after he know the appointment being of such with Harris the record for the English that he was gaining on Sliorland's figures A writer In the Manchester "It is hard to understand," says the an im­ "Evening Pittsburg "Dispatch," "how portant nature, the racing men are very mile, 2.0? 2-5. that he was able to put forth energies that News" suggests that if the N. C. IT. any true anxious, _The Road Records had been lying friends of amateurism would even' think of and throw out a suggestion, which Association is an latent, and that carried him would only set its face against the record- is an excellent one. The racing men's idea English institution which should flml a through to a win. breaking craze, aud recognize as openly supporting such a thing as 'paid records .amateurs.' The Raymond plan of making is this: Let the Racing Ho ird of the £'rototype in America's Century Road It seems odd to imagine that right only such times as are done in open com­ .M. It. C. reduce the number SOLID lub, but don't. now, while America's petition, n greater blow would be two classes Is at best one of the most in­ of applicants sun is shining dim­ struck consistent and hypocritical that could well to two, and then the final choice shall be "I'm after the Ions green," remarked mer each day. air.l our racing season is at makers' amateurism than any the li­ decided through every nan the scratch ma:i as he winding censing scheme is likely to deal. We be found. He wants a rule allowing prize who enters for chased the tall up. that in Australia the wheel­ can­ winners to sell their prizes. By the way. the Austral Wheel Itace voting for cither GQMFOKT countryman, who was on the limit mark men are getting reaily for the summer's not agree with the foregoing idea. In one or the other of the lu the handicap. racing America the public is interested they do that now with a vengeance. But Racing Hoard's and the frosty winds of winter in the the funny part of the idea' is this: Cash choice. Thus the board will be relieved of Marshall Wells knocked three-fifths are giving place to brighter ones of sun­ racing man almost solely as a racer, not any responsibility, as a record-breaker, and prizes are not to be ottered, but a con­ and the result of the SADI>LE of a second off the Canadian record for shine aud fair weather. it is the public testant can get his prize and vote would be the true indication. Other­ a flying quarter on that the maker who pays the racer is exchange it Thursday, putting the -"If pneumatic tires, as a whole, were after. for money. Now, is not this a very strange wise it cannot be arrived at. and It would BRETZ &, CURTIS MFC. CO. figures to 2U 4-5s. judged by their durability on racing paths, distinction? It would be interesting if Mr. be more satisfactory for the board, the Martin intends going to Mexico this they would not have a shred of reputation A proposal has been started to see how Raymond or anybody else would explain racing men and the general public, seeing PHILADELPHIA3. U. S A winter to show to share between them." The long it would take to convey a written that no the greasers what a good above, taken message the difference between receiving money di­ reflection can be cast upon anyone, thing wheel racing is. from the "Cyclist," Is very true, and yet from Land's End to John-o'- rect and selling a gold watch for money. and the racing men having themselves to men habitually use these delicate tires, Goat's, supposing it was passed on from In either case please." An enterprising ageut of a Buffalo cyclist to cyclUt, the prize winner would go monument works wanted to swap Mike which are so light and thin that they will each man only riding ton home with the cash in his pocket." Kegardlng Class B, a writer hardly stand the path, on miles of the total distance. Supposing this In fhe Sanger fit, as I have had him, can be Dirnherger a tomb stone for a diamond. the road. According to n dispatch to the New Pittsbnrg "Dispatch" declares: "Quack beaten by no man living. We have Mike As regards training for 24 cannot be accomplished on the score of York "World," remedies will not been refused to trade. hour con­ the expense of engaging so large a number dated Springfield, the fol­ do. Let us either have out- unfortunate. Had Sanger ridden at the Fischer, the German rider, who won tests, Shorlaud thinks that a man should lowing Important facts regarding John­ and-out amateurs or out-and-out profes­ meet here I think the result accustom himself to of riders. Colonel Savile proposes in "'Bi­ sionals. would have the Vienna-Berlin race, rode 4000 metres ride 100 miles with­ cycling News" that a similar experiment son's fast miles of last year were made The fuct that the leading spirits been different altogether. However, we against a horse at Munich last week, and out getting out of the saddle, and that he should plain by the repeating of a conversation among the L. A. W. forces arc getting must be satisfied with the fact that be has should ride this distance once be made ou t'ie road from Lordou which anxious about won by am. In Oh. 47m. a week, to Edinburgh, a distance of 400 miles. It took place during the last tourna­ the matter is proof that they ridden a mile and two miles faster in When Schofield with shorter distances on other days. He ment. E. C. Dunibleton, who is a well- know that the L. A. W. amateurism is a actual races than anyone else. That gets fit and looks for does not believe in dieting, is thought that, with ten-mile shifts as known disgrace. is Wheeler he meets the announcement that but eats what­ proposed, the journey could be accomplish­ bicycling man, was in Johnson's Hliss and Dirnberger stated the somewhat different from records against the Jersey lad has "gone out of training." ever he fancies and finds agrees with him. ed in twenty hours. quarters nt the time in company with Tom other day in Chicago that they had won time, where every aid possible is given the Queer people, these The authorities at Herne Hill are won­ Eck and Billy Rhodes, .and the matter of $1(5.000 in prizes. If there Is any truth lit rider, and there arc1 no big fields to hinder cracks. dering Owners of trotting horses, when It Johnson's records was all in the statements of these The fomrost bicycle club of the South how the wood surface will stand was predicted that the brought up, and he bright speci­ his progress. I consider Sanger's competi­ the winter. They consider that the wood cyclist would, in Is said to have admitted before the trio mens of L. A. W. amateurs, they are far tive records of far more worth than the Is the Savannah Wheelmen, which ownS a will time, run away fiom the fastest horse, that uoue of the trials were ahead of any professionals. The wonder records handsome clubhouse, and a four-lap remain in as good a condition as it ridiculed the idea. Then came made iu the is against time. As to his movements ce­ is at present, and so afford the finest of the lime time credited to him, and that the records that the A. A. U. allows itself to be iden­ next summer I cannot say. it is too far ment track, which cost $12,000. training, made by Wir.dle ou the ordinary, 2ni. 25c. were all fakes. This fact was tified with the L. A. W.. Men like ahead and a lot On Thursday, if wanted, In the winter months; Horsemen and the incredulous then made known of things are liable to at Herne Hill, John S. but it remains to be seen whether the ce­ com­ to H "World" reporter by Mr. Dumbleton Messrs. Sullivan and Curtis are the out- happen. Possibly 1 shall not be with him. Prince, of Omaha, broke the English half- menced to think that a bicycle could be himself. While and-out guardians of boua tide It looks ment round the top of the banking will re­ moved along rapidly. this has been generally amateurism, that way, as I have several offers mile professional record, making the dis­ main intact. With the introduction thought to be true, this is the first state­ and why they do not emphatically declare from colleges that want my services In tance in 1.18 1-5 from a standing start. of the safely, the times for a mile and all themselves Cycling is the competitive athleticism ment from Johnson himself that the rec­ against the counterfeits of the their gumiiasluius, which is more to my The much-vaunted "Southern Circuit" distances began to be reduced. Even until ords are not entitled to consideration. L. A. W. is very singular indeed. A puri­ liking. Saucer, however, under any good of the future. Swimming is going down iu last year the horse ranked first. Taylor's of the amateurs opens at Savannah on the public estimation, President William K. Curtis, of the fication will be much better for amateurs man, with any kind of luck running his 17-18th, although where rowing is dead, boxing 2m. 10s. did not beat Nancy Hanks' record that Is. the tine class of way, should be on the "cUx-uit" and other indoor sports have not the charm of 2m. 4s. Wim'le jumped, Amateur Athletic 1'i.lon, Is strongly op­ amateurs. If all top of the heap next wanders to after that is not yet apparent. and at the last posed to the proposed class B of the L. A. true patrons of amateurism will make up year." they once had, and who can honestly look part of the season placed the record at their minds to A few days prior to his death, Cassig- to the future and not suy that cycling W. When asked If the A. A. U. would per­ fight the counterfeit article, nard, on a tricycle, 2m. 2 3-5s., beating the mile record. From mit members of that class the latter will soon go." went for the flying must be the chief sport, or rather that that time ou the trotter never was iu the to compete in quarter, and covered the distance in portiou "of sport which spells true man-to­ game. A. A. U. game's he replied: "You might us Caspar Whitney: "And the writer Jones* Game and Gait. 30 2-5s., beating Strand's record by 2 3-5s. man competition? well ask me if we would allow profession­ wants every reader of this department "HI! I say The Minneapolis Cycle Track Associa­ als to compete Clear tbo way!" Local records are nitre matters of local Your racing man, capital worker at our games, as we con­ to thoroughly understand the point on Interest, as he tion has $800 in the treasury as the result sider them piofc&sionals and nothing else. which all his criticism Hark 11m furious shrieking! and do not merit the attention is, often is in training, and hard as he of the Leaf-lie meet held this autumn, and turns, viz., on the Flying fowls given them by well-meaning but often in­ undoubtedly labors The L. A. W. seems to be iu favor of re­ honesty of the situation. It Is not the pro- (at times) iu the race a meeting is to be called shortly, at wtiich taining its fast riders, with a view of their fessionVI CuniiH? growls experienced admirers of the local speeder's itself, is frequently lazy unto downright It will be decided whether or rider as an individual that the Porkers scudtlmg, squeaking. work. not the clnb ability to draw gate money, as there can writer criticises; not the mere fact of the selfishness iu other affairs of life. He will will proceed during the winter with fhe be no other excuse for "So the referee fined you $5, eh?" said bleat for hours together in a high-pitched erection its present course. bicycler being a professional that is ab­ language loose of a club house suited to its The ideti of having piofcssional athletes horrent, for there are one N. C. A. racer to another in the dress- key of his grievances, but as a rule, he needs. It has beeu practically decided to in professionals in Loud abuse Ing room after a fails an amateur organization is foreign to every line of sport whose integrity is well Village idlers yelling heat. "No, you fool," to stir a hand In the direction of hold a meet next year, and if this Idea Is all ideas of amateurism. Why not let the snapped the disciplined one. "I've to find remedying them. carried out the known, and whose sportsmanship is 1:11- Here and thcro races will be held on the professional organization manage the pro­ questioned. But It is the Everywhere him $.".." Mike Dlrnberger Is confident, with pro­ Minnchaha track, as they were this year, fessionals and attend fact that the The to that part of The bicycle-racer, while being a professional, Loud coumiotiou swelling; Metropolitan Association of Cycl­ per pacemaking, he can go a mile under 2 This track Is as good as most of those on sport? There is enough to do to control the poses, ing Clubs lost but $380 ou its race meet minutes. He made a mile in practice the the Eastern racing circuit and much amateurs. and is passed off on the country better Our ranks are pretty clear" of by the Racing Hoard of the League of Baby throats, of September 16. despite the rainy day, and other day In 2.03, and the half in 1.01. His than a great mai:y. The time made ou it by professionalism and .we intend to keep Highest notes, the fact that winnings this some American Wheelmen .as an amateur. It is la a chorus all the main prizes were year amount to about $4,000. of th_> fast men 'u the recent meet­ them so." the dishonesty squalling purchased. Among the prizes are 14 gold watches, 1!) ing was proof enough that It is fast enough of tin- whole business, and <;ro\vn-up hoya diamonds. 4 shot gnns, 0 wheels, for all pui poses. The unpaced mile trials at Herne Hill the demoralizing influence it must have Make a noise There are some of us who are acquaint­ 1 top on Saturday aftcruoou last failed to on the sport throughout ed with the manners and customs of the buggy and 2 parlor suits He has wott 81 give the laud, that Hidc-ously appalling. prizes We have just received a copy from the results expected. But the bleak and draw our criticism. And as to Class B, racing ma:i who cannot help thinking all told; 43 firsts. England of the rules of the Sheffield Cy­ rainy weather it is that he is less of The "Recorder" says: "At was, of course, all against an acknowledgment that this dis­ What's amiss? a god than more ignorant the last clists' Charity Tournament Association, tb'o fixture, and the fact that no one of honesty docs exist, and that, not being Why is this? people suppose. meet of the K. C. W. it was clearly shown from which we learn that its objects are: the entrants ciuld Horrible excitement? that fast riding can never be accomplished cover a mile in less able to stamp It out. the Racing Board The "amateur question" seems to be (a) To promote a cycling tournament for than 2m. 18 2-5s. proved somewhat disap­ concludes the easiest way around the Arc there laws? always with us. No matter at Easlern Park." The erudite writer of the benefit of the medical diffi­ For the cause. which way the foregoing charities (an­ pointing to those who looked and hoped culty is to give It the countersign of hon- you turn you find yourself running against should have his statement nually, If possible). (l>) To promote the for better things. Under favorable circum­ csly. Well deserves indictment. by adding to it "by amateurs." Profes­ sport So far as Class B being 'a means it, and apparently we are as far off from and pi stime of amateur cycling, stances tills time should be reduced sev­ to an end,' we ask, what Is the end? a settlement as ever. sionals ttnd no trouble riding fast, in fact, (c) To collect, receive and hold funds and eral Tliere he goes! very fast, seconds, and the paced and unpaced There Is only one end for Class B mem­ Sunlight shows The frog that lives in the ou this same track, as Wheeler's properties bv voluntary contributions, sub­ records brought into much closer relation­ bers, well knows five-mile record of the world very plainly scriptions, gifts and that Is professionalism. And, Just n ftishing pedal not the ocean. The critic who is himself or legacies for the objects ship. The difference in a mile should cer­ after all, the most painful conviction which Someone umiiis, an amateur, and from shows. of the Association, (d) To do all such other tainly not be more th:.n sixty his own experience ' That lawful things or seventy this unhappy state of affairs puts upon us "Scorcher Jones Judges all other pretenders to be so, Is it Is quite possible that the mile as are iucidental or condu­ yards, if so much. Indeed, we do not con­ is that there are such men in sport. Going for u meal!" a well-residing frog. can be got under 2m. is evidenced by the cive to the attainment of the objects a, b, sider it without the bounds of the possible Irish fact that in pedalling c, or any of them. Trainer Culver was interviewed In Chi­ O'^ A correspondent says the best pace­ a quarter Harris The S. C. C. P. A. for a specially trained unpaced rider, go­ and Aram, on the number tandem, occu­ have undertaken a rather extensive con­ ing under peculiarly favorable circum­ cago ou Sunday on Walter Sanger's work maker he ever had was a furious bulldog pied 28 4-5S., which makes tract, we think. for the season. Plainly, Culver is ills- about five y;irds behind him. He believes 1m. 55 l-5s. It stances, to approach the paced record In a That the present exvcutlve officers of now merely wants a man who can keep While manner that wou'd cause general astonish­ satisfied. He said: "Sanger is tired and has the Massachusetts Division. L. A. he lowered all existing records during the up Zlmmerman and Sanger can, per­ bad enough this year. W., are , animal's attendance. the pace." ' Wheeling." America has haps, rank as the champion prize winners, ment. Perhaps opportunities will be fre­ He is not partial to not without friends to support them in the that man, his name Is Windle. Perhaps quently afforded had training and wants to put an eud to coming election was shown at Always a sportsman, always popular, they cannot and never could rank with iu '04. it as soon the meeting "Wheeling" may have heard his name Windle and Tyler where records The as possible, so he will make no in Boston of th> Press Cycling Club last and always a hard rider an-l a sincere cne mentioned before. against "Irish Cyclist" makes a good sug­ attempts at the records, but will go out of evening, In the events in which he rides, X.immer- time are considered, Is the opinion of the gestion when it su.vs: "Just nt present when It unanimously nominated -Eight of the most famous Italian pafh- Boston "Herald." training at once." Culver said Sanger was George A. Perkins, of Cambridge, for chief Inan must be classed as a man who gives Windle Is the record there Is a great deal of talk abont the fast enough to beat them all at the the crowd meii, liuni. Pasta, Ruscelli, G. and A. breaker par excellence, aud will find a relative merits of past 'hour' Chi­ consul; V. K. Miller, of Springfield, for their money's worth. Nuvolarl, MoreschI, Cornudo perform­ cago meeting, but his accident there, and vice consul; Charles S. Howard, The bicycle has gained and Colombo, strong rival in Harry Tyler, but outside ances compared with the latest feats of subsequent Illness, of Boston, a hold on the have commenced training In Paris, at the their records th^y have also unnerved the big MI1- for secretary-treasurer. The club also in- public which is second to nothing in the captured their this kind, aud many people are exercised waukeeau, and he has not since got into dcrsiHl Velodrome de la Seine, where they intend share of prizes aud both men have adminis­ over the question as to whether 20 miles the nominations of A. J. Ochs W sporting or athletic line, and bicycle to compete against Ihe fastest French rid­ tered first-class condition. Asked to compare San- (',. Dilliuguam and J. C. Kerrisoii for repre­ races In large and small cities defeat to both Z'njmermaii and Sau- on a solid-tired ordinary In the days of ger's work with that of other are always ers. The society "Fro Pafria" has voted gcr. From present Indications It is argued Cor Us w«* fast riders, sentatives, made by the Division Numir.at- a. better or worse performance Culver said; "I will risk my right arm that iu£ CtuuuiUve. 8 THE SPORTING Oct. 14. I chines. We should prefer to be on the The chief novelty about the Trlgwell .n action brought against him by the 1 side of the horseman. pedal lies in the mode of attachment to wner for the value of the dog. The law The Detroit Cycle Company, Saturday, th» crank, by means of which,- It is as­ f England Is all in favor of malefactors, CYCLING. may be reduced to the filed a chattel mortgage on their stock serted, the tread whether human or canine." and fixtures in favor of the Gormully & extent of on Inch. The spindle is fixed by Verily this Is an age of records and 1m- Jeffery Manufacturing Company, of Chi­ means of a hardened steel nut screwed to rovements, and daily elo we hear of in­ cago, for $14,120,00, to secure an Indebt­ the front. Instead of the back of the crank. ventions whft-h are to oust the ubiquitous HERE, THEREJNDJEmiWHERE. edness of this amount. This nut Is coi ed to form a ball race. ycle from public estimation. The latest Another cone is screwed to the opposite It is "bicyoletas" ID Spanish. To be consistent, the man who will not m the tapis is a flying machine the pro- use his bicycle on Suidays should certainly end of the spindle. By simply loosening luction of the fertile uraln of a German Bicycle becomes kyobashl in Japanese. refrain from wearing boots, which are two nuts the spindle can be withdrawn. nechauic which, It is eleclared, will super- It is Gaess, The repairer thinks it is never too late equally inanimate objects, but that, yon The era of consolidation of leading manu­ :ede cycles and machines of all types !,s to mend. see, would be uncoirfortable, and one facturing enterprises in staple or well- a means of locomotion. A ball-bearing, England boasts of a trained cockatoo must draw the line scuiewhire. established lines of manufacture Is still leumade skate has alto been Invented, which rides a bicycle. "That's a splendid medal vou're wear- with us, and In view of the enormous which is said to glide over the ground at In mending pneumatics patience Is the Ing, Bounder." "Yes; the club gave me growth of capital invested and the annual i ten-miles gait with an airy, swan-like; rope of accomplishment that for breaking the record." "Oh? I out-turn Iu the manufacture of bicycles kind of motion; but we guess, uotwith- What tlie bicycle 'will show by way of im­ England has a IVars' Cycling Club nam­ never heard of that. Which record vas it is more than noteworthy that no great itanding, many a long day will elapse ere women and six effort has been made to consolidate In­ he prophesied doom of the cycle is ful­ ed after the soap makers. it?" "Ran over fourteen terests of leading domestic manufacturers, filled. Unkeyed chain-wheels were a structural kids iu cue week." "Cycle Record." whether to "control" the industry or Several Italian communities have re­ The cycle is a great favorite with the provements in 1894. The quickest method evil of most patterns of 'U3's mounts. prices. ngllsh ladles of the royal house, which The man who carries a child on the cently petitioned the Government of that country to impose a tax on cycles similar If we would believe what we read, usures Its popularity with all sorts and fiont of his machine ought to be arrested. cycling causes heart failure; cures con­ conditions of women, but it is the tricycle ac­ to that already imposed on public vehicles. the problem is to wait for A man on pleasure bent may have It is probable that the movement will sumption. If judiciously indulged in; causes hat is preferred by the more conservative __ ^^ Xv~ solving quired a shculder stoop from bicycle rid­ result in a remodeling of all local taxes. stooped shoulders and consequently weak English dames and demoiselles. Prireess AV A. 3L ing. lungs; cures dyspepsia; stops the growth, Mary Adelaide has hael for some years so When In cycling a man has ideas, he When one gazes at seme of the spindle- causing mea to wither, warp and get much to say In favor of this exercise that shanks one sees at the ordinary gathering black under the eyes; produces a healthy she has prevailed upon the Queen to order DO IT IS TO\the wheel E. C. Stearns & Co., of Is a genius; wheu ideas have him, he is of wheelmen, does it not seem that a new a crank. flow of blood from the heart; is the seat wo machines for her granddaughters, the rendition of the old saw about charity of all stomach troubles; aids digestion; 'rinccss Irene and Alix of Hesse. The Conversation now runs chiefly In the would be advisable? For Instance: "Charity is to be done with the excavates a shovelful of graveyard earth 'rincess of Wales benight another for a j Syracuse, N. Y., will turn out. direction of what covers a multitude of shins" with cycling every time a rider mounts a cycle. birthday present for one of her daughters, DO IT ON A off season. hose. - The scrapbook the maker The third annual open century of the and the Princesses of Lome and Beatrice Puff-past Few cyclists are aware of the gieat Boston Press Cycle Club will be held both cycled bravely through the grounds STEARNS." keeps of the nice things the wheel papers nourishing power contained in an egg and Wednesday, Oct. 18, over the same course at Balmoral. They know the secret to-day. You have said of him. milk combination. They form an ideal as last year. In order to satisfy the rid­ Cyclists obtained great credit for the Mrs. (Jrundy judges a wheclwoman, not cycling drink, for they possess all the sub­ ing public tlie club lias decided to have >art played by them this year in the so much by what honor she has, as by stances necessary to human life, and on two parties, the first to leave the club Belgian army maneuvers. On the march what she lias on 'er. them alone a man can live Iu perfect rooms at C A. M., and ride at an average hey were employed in preparing quarters will know in good time. Hence,there's Hickory rims are to be tried in .England, health. pace of nine miles per hour, aud the sec­ for the arrival of the troops; and in the now Americans have proven their super­ Sir B. W. Richardson recommends six ond to leave at 7.30 A. M. and ride at an course of the operations they were em- iority over metal ones. miles an hour on the bicycle for the man average pace of 12 miles per hour. A >loyed Iu the transmission of orders and Cycling is the art of directing the great in middle life who rides for health. The handsome souvenir medal will be given to eports, not only along main roads, but a, good time coming. It is when the sources of power in nature for the use tricycle, so mounted, is the Bishop's cob all finishing. also over some very indifferent byways, the and convenience of man. of tills kind of exercise. Modern rilers The Japanese Wheel Companions' So­ vork being satisfactorily carried out. They, Ordinarily the nille-a-rnlnute-bleycle in­ would be disposed to regard It as the ciety, or the Nabecho Kyobashi-Ku, to uoreover, successfully withstood a severe ventor is "insane, but he has lucid mo­ tortoise. put its title in the vernacular of Its orig­ est across a heath, including some very Stearns wheel of 1894 is offered. ments. when he is only stupid. In France there is a law which com­ inators, Is evidently composed of active lifSicult going. Inequalities, ditches und "I'm in It," chuckled the Tack as it pels every Frenchwoman who wears members, as they are looking out for a sandy tracts. They worked in perfect ac­ punctured the Tire. "Well, I'm not," said trousers to get a permit and pay $10 per suitable building in which to hold their cord with cavalry, no question of rivalry the Air as it made its escape. annum for the blessed privilege. Now it meetings, and where foreign cycling peri­ iver arising. .is proposed to tax wheel women for the odicals will be available. Another feature London has long merlteel the title of Maclame Lambert de Rothschild rides a bloomers they aave taken to wearing of frequently to be steu prac­ of the society, and one which might be 'the city of wheels," both from a ve- bluffle, and is late years. adopted even in this country, is that it ilcular anel cycling point of view, but ticing in the Bois de la Cambro. Fleshy women desirous of reducing their will see to the ordering of cycles from .he fair "city of flowers," Florence, Mels Some of the great yachts travel under a weight must remember that the self-d&iial its members. distinction. cycling en­ abroad for 'air to an'iex the coveted "hollow boom." Occasionally comes in at this point, for the increase of It is certain that no medical man can Three years ago the bicycle was an object terprises have the same kind of boom. appetite, it not vigorously mortified, means countenance cycling as a healthy exercise e)f curiosity in this Italian city, but now Cycling ideas are often like shoes; they a greater Increase of flesh than the cycling so long as makers supply machines on they swarm in every direction. Many of fit the individual very well, although, per­ can reduce, however faithfully aud vigor­ which It is imposible to ride except in the :ue young nobles prefer the steel to the haps, too broad or too narrow for others. ously followed. position of the "monkey on the stick," 'quiue steed; and with the merchants who A cyclist should always stop and examine With woman's entry into cycling comes and it is equally certain that unless this endeavor to cram a deal e>f exercise in a his machine should he feel anything un­ a "bouquet holder" for the bicycle. Later position is soon altered much harm will short space of time, aud the shop assist­ FIGURES TALK. usual about it, or hear a creaking noise. on we shall expect a powder puff attach­ result to the sport aud tho trade, since ants, temporarily free from the monoto­ According to Faftotte, the well-known ment, and then a mirror holder, so the no form of athletics can survive long which nous counter, the sport may be said to French cycling journalist, seventy-live pel- fair rider may not only chalk up but also injures instead of benefits its votaries. be fairly representative. Thus spreads the cent. of French lady cyclists ride iu male learn at all times whether her hat is on Cramped chests and rounded shoulders are march of "cyc-lizutiem." attire. straight or not. alarmingly frequent now. At present cycle agents as a class are TiieDUNLOPTIRESsold A foreign critic describes town scorchers On the occasion of the meeting of the The easiest way to find the gtar of a not in a satisfactory position financially. as "insensate idiots," "men of defective British Association at Nottingham last geared ordinary is as follows; Place the With few exceptions they are men who, intellects," "brainless polluters" and "par­ week facilities were afforded to the mem­ irtchine quite upright, and from the head with little knowledge of business and asites." bers to visit and inspect several of the drop a plumb line down the side of the hardly any capita], embarked on a hazard­ up to Maj 16th, 1893, business Dr. Andrea Galant of Milan, has writ­ large cycle works in the district. Even the forks to tho ground. Place the crank in a ous und not very remunerative ten a Cyclists' Manual (Manualc del Ci- staid scientific man finds much to study line with this, and mark the rim of the hazardous because of the Impossibility of cllsta) for the benefit of Italian wheel iu the modern cycle. wheel and ground at point of contact. avoiding being stuck witli more or less rovices. Is it too much to hope that next year Next wheel the machine around until there large stocks which they must sell at under we may see a reform In chains? Riders bus been one complete revolution of the cost price, and unrcmunerative for the number. There will be issued by the British mili­ same reason, and because they are pinc- tary authorities shortly a revised system have grumbled about their chains for crank; then again mark the ground at thr, years, yet there is no part of the modern point of contact, and the distance between tically ielle for six months in the year. of drill for the large number of cyclist the It is not surprising that under such cir­ infantry. bicycle that shows less improvement; un­ the two points will give the gear of evenly pitched and unevenly strong chains wheel. cumstances failures should be of frequent An English exchange says that one of are quite common, even on first-class ma­ The political campaign of the Massachu­ cice-iirrence and the cycle trade, yearly lose the queer sights seen on a recent Sunday chines. setts division, L. A. W., is now ------'-- Immense sums In bad debts. was 'Thigwin, the white-eyed Kaffir, on a Lots of fun We are in receipt of the following letter bicycle." The safety bicycle as made for ladies' in all its brilliancy. use is but a compromise; it is a god ma­ through the nominations made by the nom­ from Messrs. "Vldal. Grana & Co., of Ha­ A jury in a case recently heard Iti Rock chine considering. The lady rider does her inating board, in which it entirely ignores vana, with a request that we publish same Rt-.pids, la., decided that a bidyclist bus best; it is excellent considering. The cos­ the present executive officers of the di­ as an evidence of "the great activity be­ practically no right on the highways of tume of the lady rider lias been, by experi­ vision. These gentlemen feel somewhat ing displayed in Havana for the sport." You can't go wrong in getting a DUNI^OP! that State. ence, so far perfected that it is pleasing slighted In thus being overlooked, especi­ The letter is as follows: "The sporting life The Misses Stjlla and Maria Hunt and graceful as it possibly can be con­ ally after the efficient work they have ac­ of this country having taken a groAt ani­ They cost a little more, but lauded at Boulogne last week with a sidering. complished during the past three or four mation for the sport of bie-ycling, we in­ view to cycling through France. They ure years, and, furthermore, they do not in­ tend to publish an organ of all the clubs French military cyclists are crying out that are going to be established here." Americans. against the absurdity of the regulation tend to relluguish their oflices without a Philadelphia Is to spend $4,000.000 in Im­ fight. We gladly make public Messrs. Vidai that forces them to wear long, tight gaiters Grr.na's organistlc intentions, J>ut would proving her streets. Never did streets when awheel, ('ramp, swelling and prema­ One of the most remarkable men In the AMERICAN DUNLOP TIRE CO., need improving more than those of the ranks of cycledom Is Mr. M. A. Manning. advise them to read carefully America's ture fatigue invariably result from the experience in the organ line before tTiey YORK. Quaker City. use of these unsuitable garments when Itight well has he earned his sobriquet, 160 FIFTH AVENUE, NEW "The Colossus of the Iloads," for he is have finally di'tcrmiiKHl upon assuming the We hope to see the day when the cycling "on march;" but the rule still remains thankless task of organ grinders. world Is purged of the male and female in force. a splendid specimen of enlarged human­ prudes who now try to block progress in ity. He stands (5 feet 0 inches In height, Let there be two sl-.ows. Those whose The medical papers are not yet finished and scales upward of 300 pounds. Besides object- is to make bicycles first and money rational dress. belaboring the cyclist. The "Lancet" has who place money are some peo­ editing an Irish newspaper, he is an afterwards, aud those What wheelmen think they apparently given up as a hopeless task ardent politician, an elocutionist and a first anel bicycles second are each neces­ THICKORY? DELIGHTED WITH IT {HICKORY} ple know they are not, and what wheel­ the reformation of the bicyclist, and now other people poet, and has also "starred" in the pro­ sary to one another. The financial success men know they are not some the cause is taken up by the "Family Doc­ fession. He is said to ride his safety of one as a constant incentive to the strug­ think they are. tor," which comes out with some startling wl;h the airy grace of a light-weight gling beginner, "the small n.aker," to keep OFFICE OF A. CLEMENT SHUTE, M. D., HOMEOPATHIST, 715 Pittsburg St., Don Klcardo Kain is just now throwing historical statements regarding the origin champion. on toiling, while the Improvements and CONNELLSVILI.E, Perm., Sept. 12, 1893. a large amount of cayenne into the milk of "the stoop." occasional re-volutions he sometimes brings, literature. In The innovation of fitting pneumatic tires and water gruel of cycling An English firm of wheel makers have to buggies and light carts threatens to about, although distasteful at the time t< Hickory Wheel Co., Gentlemen:—Your HICKORY "A" has been this Kain is Able. hit upon un idea calculated to Interest revolutionize the wheel-making depart­ large linns, are nevertheless good for receiving the hardest possible usage a machine could have for six The bU-yclist Is a Freemason in whatever cyclists generally during the "off" season. ment of the carriage building trade. An them, and prevent them from dropping country he is, and whenever he is in need They state that they are willing to give concern is producing a .special too much behind the times. Let every one- months, having ridden mountain roads and cinders by the mile, yet upon a brother English of help he can always rely weekly u prize of $±50 for the best ar­ lire, which in every way is competent to good humorcdly put his shoulder to the the wheel to-day is as sound as when bought. wheelman to render it. ranged page advertisement submitted to withstand the enormous strain to which wheel for the party he prefers, and by all not a puncture, and "l)o you believe that railroad accidents them, they giving the subject matter on a it will be subjected. The size is 3% inches; fair anel honorable means prove, if lie Not a loose spoke or nut to be found, aud I am delighted with it, as and such like catastrophes travel in cy­ given day each week. and an ordinary pair have now been run­ can, that his side is the best. cles?" "I don't know; those bicycles are The visit of a racing mian was an- ning in a buggy over BOO miles without a Wave-rers hesitating between the speedier well as many others who at first were inclined to think it a novelty, everywhere nowadays." nounced while Colonel Popeupe was busy. single puncture or without requiring in­ two-wheeler and the steadier tricycle are, but now regard it as the best, after seeing what it has stood by my Although they go off on toots and are "Please take a chair," the Colonel re­ flating. A big business Is anticipated In however, usually compelled to choose the addicted to blowing their own horns, the marked from his desk, without looking this direction. safety, because the average specimen of daily use of same in practice. much-maligned club buglers are said to be up. "I am the champion of ," said The old talk about freemasonry of the the safety Is a far more up-to-date piece The spoon brake is perfect. Respectfully, not such lad fellows after all. the visitor, somewhat nettled. "Well, wheel is out of place in those leveling of goods than the average tricycle. The Nothing is more likely to increase the then, take two chairs," said the C., with­ days; but a good deal of the spirit is still safety will always be the more popular (Signed) A. CLEMENT SHUTE, M. D. appetite than cycling, but, as with riding, out ceasing his work. about. One does not, as a rule, find it because of its comparative cheapness, the it is advisable to let quite an hour elapse It is stated that the steady and ultimate necessary or desirable to salute every greater facilities for its storage, and its between the meal aud the exercise. success of a certain tire Uas stimulated an passing wheelman on the road; neilhei undoubted superiority in point of spceel; who pre­ Shorter and shorter grow the days, and older and more influential firm in the tire does a cyclist who has got off to oil his but there have always been some trade at least influential by reason of machine find himself instantly surrounded fer tho tricycle, and these few appear to on every hand signs may be seen of the.ap­ that the proach of the season devoted to festivi­ monopoly to mend its brusque manners by half a dozen fellow-riders asking eager­ be increasing in numbers, so ties, to dances, to concerts, to smokers. and give more courtesy and attention to ly if he lias had an accident; but there firm which e-ures to cater for thorn by pro­ the customer than has heretofore been the Is still the feeling that cycling creates a ducing a tricycle which shall not suffci Inter-club billiard matches with English company's policy to give. by comparison with its younger, more wheelmen -promise to provide plenty of stronger bond among Its followers than A correspondent lias been writing to any other sport. popular rival, will be certain to have sup­ entertainment of a sort during the off port. season. For our part we prefer cycling. one of the London papers to say that the The French wheelmen are favored by SOUTH , CQRSS. miserable physique of the rising genera­ their roads, which are straight, level ar,d Of course, now that cycle riding is so Dr. DMay, a medical nian of Lyons, due to the abuse popular a form of exercise for women, an able treatise on bicycling tion of clerks Is mainly generally well kept. The stralghtncss docs has written of cycling. Of course, he makes no at­ not enhance the beauty of the prospect it must have its hygiene, and, according and Wcyclenianlu. He strongly urges the his assertion. As a matter to medical authority, beginners shoult for youths of 16 fresh from school. tempt to prove but it gives a stimulus to speed by sug­ bicycle of fact, the miserable physique is partly gesting the possiMlity of reaching the enr" avoid all overcxertiou. The ride should by In France cycling seems to rank after the result of the clerk i«ot indulging in cy­ of the world between breakfast and luncl no means exceed half an hour. Every daj Bfllili CO., fencing as a national sport, and. Indeed, cling at all. time. The German roads, as a rule, have after tho first week the lime may be ex­ before It., if we take Into consideration We understand that a zinc-lined Indi­ the same merits. Tlie Black Forest, in tended, and after some weeks' practice that it is a favorite amusement with vidual who traffics in stolen goods and who spite of occasional elevations, is a paradise 20 miles may be taken at a stretch. The ladies. makes Louisville, Ky.. the location of his of the man mounted on the luft relf 01 dross should be as light as possible, en­ mflss., The average distance of the Melbourne "fence," is trying to down Major Wewant "air hoop," the severely descriptive Set tirely of woolen materials, onel worn with­ (Australia) Bicycle Club's runs for the Whltcmen Watts. No one doubts the steal­ man term for the pneumatic tire. out corsets. Exports recommend that all Make the most perfect ball for cycle work. Our men are past year was 24% miles, and the greatest ing capacity of the Major's detractor, but It is noteworthy as it is true that It the undergarments be made of the seme used. mileage of any member for the year was when he attempts to purloin glory from no other domestic manufacturing industr> material as the dress, for it is impossibl all skilled ball makers. Nothing but the best material 1009 miles. Watts lie has undertaken, more than he employing a like amount of capital aiu to fall off a bicycle gracefully, and England, says: A safety seldom breaks down without can accomplish. number of employes has there been s< the girl in frills and lace, when she Hear what Wm. Bown, of Birmingham, giving some warning, and the man who, Whatever its uses, the cycle la one of little apparent tendency towards forming a takes a header, is apt to look like an "They are very fine, the best I have seen." out of carelessness or laziness, neglects the most complete toys, and no one can defensive, if not an offensive, allianct upset laundry basket. this warning, has only himself to blame question that It is a toy fit for a man. among the captains of the Industry as ii A thorough trial of the Guthrlo-ITall W. W. Stall, the maker of Trotting Sul- if lie suiters hurt. And if beauty is use of a kind, the the manufacture of bicycles. The hour 1; saddle convinces the "Cycle Record" that Evidences are forthcoming daily that wheel lacks no single claim to our respect. likely to come when production will br it is just the thing wanted. The saeldlc kies, says: "We buy them because they are the pneumatic wheel not the tire is It has taught rural geography to our plainly seen to have met the current de e-onsists of a metal base the outside ccvei destined very largely to supplant all other urban masses, and has familiarized them maud. Then, to maintain prices, will tin being of soft leather. The inner bag is the best on earth." Capacity now nearly descriptions, not only for cycling, but iu with the glorious panorama of the laud in leaders consolidate, or will they find wide of course, rubber, and is inflated by meanf road vehicles of all kinds. which they live. spread competition too strongly intrenched of a valve projecting from under the rear 2,000,000 per month, Write for samples and A man can ride a bicycle 40 miles a The whtvl has a grand future before It looks a bit odd just at first to see a of the saddle. The weight is about day and arrive fresh and bright at the it. and it will do more to bring about that Parisian lady and gentleman walking along pounds, and it is turned out in various prices. cud of the journey, but he cannot nurse time when men shall learn war no more, together and suddenly have the lady slij sizes. There is not the slightest vibration O"OH3NT 3T. OHFL-A-3XTir, G-oia. a baby half an hour without complaining and when they will utilize their steel for off her long skirt hand it to the gentle communicated to the rider, while th< the manufacture of more useful and bene­ man, who wraps it up in a little bundle saddle is so nllable in every part that there that he is utterly worn out. of saddle soreness after i Chi'if Consul Albert Molt l.as issued a ficial things than swords and guns, than straps it or. the back of his machine, am is no feeling any other sport, for there is a. mystic in­ the lady, in her short petticoat, i< oui.t hoi hard ride. We have subjected it to ai occupy about one year. A similar expedi­ the market by English inventors. The in­ valuable little pamphlet entiled "Mott's all-around test on reiugb and smooth roads, tion has been attempted 1)}' several other vention is a most unique one, and its Messenger to the Maryland Dlvlsio i, fluence about it that brings men into very wheel and ride as rapMIy and easily a; friendly intercourse. her esoort. Still, you rather like it whei anel were; simply delighted witli the scnsa i-yelists who failed, but Captain Uerdcnits simplicity makes it the more astonishing League of American Wheelmen." It will tion. There is little doubt that, the pneu­ is very confident of every success. He will that it had not been thought of before. be of great service to win'c-lmen. Somehow it is difficult for the public to you get accustomed to it. Short dr<>sse in the windows of the Paris shops matic Is the saddle of the future, anel the be accompanied on tills occasion by a The pad is made to be placed between tho When the Emperors met in Hungary. associate cycling with elegance and de­ appear it Hungarian artist, M. Orcll, outer covering of the pneumatic tire and corum, but the proud Parislenne, wearing iii.d though ma;iy of them are designed foi Guthrle-Hall is so well contrived that well-known the other day, cyclists went in advance of are worn for cy is bound to rush into public favor. who will take sketches of various places the air tube, and from tests made it is the cavalcade to direct the cheers of the the most picturesque ami becoming cos­ hunting, most of them which will be transmitted to impossible to puncture the air tube when tume, and followed by her groom in fault­ cling. Hillcr very pertinently asks: "Wh> of interest, village crowds to the man ".in the fourth should the weaker sex be handicapped, will the leading English and foreign journals. the pad is attached to a machine. It has carriage" the German Emperor. less livery, also riding a cycle may be The Puncture Proof Tire Company havi been tested on the points of l'X>in. naila seen by the dozen every morning in the just completed negotiations with two largi the skirt? it is a terrible handicap. Not A lamp of new construction, which, At a very early stage of its use the only does it catch the wind like a sail without a doubt, gives a larger and clearer with tlie weight of three riders on a ma­ Bois, enjoying the rapid movement aud factories in Birmingham, one of wuon chine, and yet they could not succeed ia bicycle in France was taken under the exhilarating exercise. has given an order for 3000 bands. A l-ut it necessitates a weakening of the light than any other on the market at patronage, of the dressmakers, and French safety frame to accommodate it. Th< the present time, will be Introduced to getting the nail points past the outer The rider who will not start away from public test of tlie bands took place re covering of the tires 'Everyone who has cycling costumes now vie with bathing tently at Manchester. A n,achine fitte< French lady riders are to-day using (.nil the trade this fall. The body of the lamp costumes in ingenuity and style. his home on the Seventh day docs not ntry i-afety bicycles with the straight tor differs from all others, as it consists of a seen the tests are astonished with tho mind desecrating ('!) it by cycling when with" the company's patent puncture-pro results, and, best of all, the insertion ot Spoke breaking was entirely too common venting band was ridden by nearly 2C stay. Why should our ladies be band! glass curve or globe-shaped case, the back In machines this season. A he Is away touringto and nobody will know. capped, I repeat, apart altogether from the of which Is silvered like a looking-glass, the pad does not affect the resilience. We an occurrence The fi'act is, a.' good many people's qualms cyclists over nails fixed In a board, shar] are given to understand that the invention little intelligent experiment with a new ened upwards, and siniie of them jumped 01 danger of accidents with a loose skirt and at the sides are two wings highly on the Sunday cycling question owe their 'Ihe woman who went bathing in a bal burnished, which also reflect the light. will be cheaper than any other like idea on spoke wire would soon remedy this evil origin to so-called "respectability" and a the saddle while going over the nails. On the market, and one that will be more if our makers would but experiment. rider went so far as to drive a nail wltl die-ss, or hunting in a t«a gown, would hi The result is a ball of light, large aud fear of what "Mrs. Snooks next door nay dubbed an imbecile. The hunting, the boat brilliant, throwing its rays ahead and easily fitted to a machine. Wlu-u the pad Boston's Associated Cycle Clubs nre at a say" than anything else. a hammer into the tire, but still uo sigi Is attached to a wheel its presence cani.'ot loss to know whether a beat club Is eligi­ of a puncture. Ing and. tli>! tennis girls dress to suit around in the most satisfactory manner. Commenting on the proposed trial tests spoils, and why should not the cycling The flame of the lump Is focused exactly be detected. It car. be fitted to old tires ble to membership in the Association, the between the upholders of the aluminium In Holland the number of military cy or any of the detachable species. Alto­ A. C. C. having received ani applicationapp for clists is fixed at 75. They are enrolled fo girl follow their example? I am suro In the centre of the curve, producing a frame and the steel one, an English ex­ don't know of any reason beyond tha powerful beam of light over half a circle. gether the invention promises to be a that honor from the Vesperi- BoaBoat Club. change asks plaintively for information a period of five years, and in case o most valuable one, and one that will un­ mobilization must be at the disposal of th crystallized iu the gcod old French saw An Ingenious arrangement is patented iu Kennedy Child, asked how he enjoyed as to the woollen gutter, and what gutters "C'est le premiier pas qui coute.' " connection with this lamp, whereby a questionably be welcomed by the large himself at a local dinner at which he had and refrigerators can have to do with the War Minister. Each year they may b light can be obtained instantly over the body of pneumatic riding wheelmen. master in his usual in­ called upon to serve three weeks with tli George R. Bidwell. president of the acted as toast cycle trade. But, there, these Americans George R. Bidwell Cycle Company, whicl wick without opening the lamp, a conven­ ' The Northwestern Provinces of India," imitable fashion, answered: "If it had not are quaint people, and will deal in any­ troops. Each cyclist receives fiom tb ience which will be appreciated by any have been bored." Government a retaining fee of 50 florin went into a receiver's hands three weeks says a correspondent of the "C. T. A. Ca­ been for me I would thing from gol-lcu syrup to dolomites. made an individual assignment Sat rider who has often been forced to consign ssette," "being for the most part one A. S. Peck has received an independent a year for his bicycle, and pay at the rat ago, the In California the good roads boom is on. of five florins a day, besides traveling ex urday to Charles H. Brush, of Brooklyn to regions warm tho man who made great plain and luring well maintained nomination for L. A. W. representative The Sacramento Road Club has been or­ Mr. Bidwoll was alse lamp he used upon his wheel. roads, metaled wifh rolled limestone, i-i Massachusetts. His rcmim.tion papers penses. Repairs are done at the expense o without preference. ganized, and in a recent discussion as to the State. The rank of the cyclist is tha a partner with William B. Kmg and Wil The ipractical unanimity with which whose surfaces are as hard as a board and hoar the signatures of the oflicers of the the best method of I'tllizing the unem­ H. McCormack in the Kldwoll Manu makers of the most popular high-priced as fiat as a terrace, are one of the widest clubs in the vi'Inity of Boston. of a non-commissioned officer, and he i Ham ler.c.ing ployed labor of Sacramento during the entitled to a pension. facturing Company (bicycles), of Hartford bicycles have held up prices Indicates a of fields for bicycling. There could hardly Many wheels purchased on the install­ coming winter, it was decided that the The Parisian women riders are In pro Ct. Mr. MeCormaok yesterday confessee virtual combination in trade circles ren­ i be better, as well as more novel ground ment plan have been thrown back on the taxpayers would derive greater benefit portion to the men as about one to four judgment in this e-ity for $50,082 in fuvo dered possible by the quality and desira­ ! to tour iu, than Indlu, from (.'ape (,'omorin hands of the dealers, as the purchasers, from a systematic aud scientific improve­ Sometimes they ride in pairs with bu of the Colt's Patent Firearms Manufactur bility of such products, backed by a wide­ j up to the Himalayas, for those who do owing to the present financial depressicn, ment of the roads than from anything one groom following, and always In ing Company, of Hartford, for rent of fa< spread and growing demand. Should this ; not mind tropical conditions. The draw- are unable to pay their ironthly account. else. short skirt, reaching only to the knees lory, power supplied, and goods furnishoe annual increase in the popular appetite I back is not want of roads, or their state, "I always wondered where all the Smiths "Bisicklcs at reduced prices" was what knee trousers and buttoned cloth legging to the Bidwell Manufacturing Company to ride a wheel maintain Its rate of growth ! mostly free from mud, but that there arc came from, until I took to riding the Star, caught the eye of a man passing the to the knee. The skirt is sometimes divid Mr. Krug confessed a similar judgment ei tho bicycle factories which i.ow dot the so few places wbere a Euiopcan can find and then I found out." "How so?" "Why, shop of a tradesman with whom he had ed at he bottom and gathered to two hand Oct. 4. Sir. McCormack also yesterday con country are likely, with competent man­ shelter. This necessitates putting change I learned then for the first time that there had somo dealings. The passer-by went below the knee, like the gymnasium dresso fosscd Judgment for $15..")17 iu favor o agement, to remain iu the field, not a few of clothes, food, a small tent and its fur­ was a 'Smith Manufacturing Company.' " iu and said: "That isn't the way to spell worn by athletic women here. But pret the Bank of the Metropolis on notes of th< of the younger ones, at such cities as niture, and a servant on a bullock cart, It Is when nature is in her charming bicycles." "Of course it isn't," said the tier than these are the aecordton-plalte< Itidwell Manufacturing Company whica h Buffalo, Syracuse, Milwaukee, Cleveland, making two miles an hour, and sending it moods that we can most appreciate her cheerful merchant. "That's an advertising skirts of black over black tights, with indorsed. Indianapolis aud other points, turning out daily ahead, so that progress is liiuitt-d beauties. To wheelmen, who in the love dodge. You are the tenth man this morn­ jaunty Bolero jackets of velvet, also .black Captain Alexander Gerdonits, a Hr.n machines which compare firvorubly with to about 20 miles a day. But this Is com­ of nature hold communion with her vis­ ing to come iu and call my attention to and bright silk waists. gariau sportsman, who lias already pei the best at home or abroad. Whether pensated for by the complete Independence ible forms, she speaks a various language. the mistake." A wheelman wrote to an English pape formed a bicycle tour from Budapest t the rivalry between the two groat New the bicyle tourist ensures compared to A unanimous trade is almost beyond the There are not wanting abroad signs of asking what he could legally do to protcc Tunis, via Italy, France and Spain, is now Kngland wheel and tire makers, ore in an ordinary traveler. The heat between bounds of possibility; and so long as the a partial revival of the tricycle as a favor­ himself against the attack of a dog, whic! proposing to make another wheeling tour New York aud one In Chicago, is suffi­ the hours of 0 and 4 surpasses anything trade is divided there will be two shows. ite mount among' a limited section of annoyed him every time lie rode past th making London his starting point. Afte- ciently intense to continue to hold those that those who know the temperate~zoi.es It is a lamentable state of affairs, and cal­ riders. Indeed, it Is said that a well- canine's home. The editor gave the whrel crossing the channel from Dover to Calais concerns apart indefinitely or not in the can only imagine. Walking any distance in known maker of pavts.of machines In Eng­ man the following unpleasant information ho will proe-eed to Cologne. Geneva. Milan face of tho scores of other skillful manu­ it is not merely uncomfortable, but posi­ culated to benefit none of the parties con­ who are gradually meeting a cerned. land has had lately surprisingly numerous "If the dog is not known to be a -ferocion Trieste anel Vienna; from Vienna alon facturers tively dangerous. Yet. curiously enough, inquiries for tricycle fittings; and the dog,' I. e., one which lias bitten one persoi tho Balkans to Constantinople; from tha larger and larger share of the demand I have found a bicycle can be ridden, if Most of us are familiar with the photo­ locally, remains to be seen. need be, in the hottest weather with 1m- graph in which a band of sharpshooters trade in thrce-wnwlrbs in several centres, he can take no steps; if he shoots it li place to Jerusalem and Jaffa; thence t seem to be safely defying a troop'of horse I notably in Liverpool, ft' reported to be not I can be fined 40s. for fiiinS on a highway Tunis. Morocco, Tangiers. mid back. Cap A new puncture-resisting pad, weighing pui.lty. Bicycles are verjr muvb used all from behind a'breastwork of piled ma- | inconsiderable. [ summoned for cruelly to animals, and " taiu Uei-deuits calculates that this tour w ii only ave ounces, is about to be uut ou over India. Oct. 14. THE SPORTI3STO LIFE. 9

clubs play at Toledo, and reasoning from hopeless task next season. Of course, it the cost. Y$a; it is true they did lose their playing in that town, he arrived HUB HAPPENINGS. is a good thing to do your prettiest in PITTSBURG PENCILLINGS. considerable money." BASE BALL, at the conviction. the face of sure death, but Harvard can McKeever, who played middle field THE HARM OF IT. A CHAPTER ON THE EVIL OF do little against the team Yale will THE CLUB'S PROFITS KEPT SE­ for Oil City, made quite a reputation The enthusiasts in this city do not GAME TRANSFERRING. ^ have in the field, and in Carter and CRET BY THE OFFICIALS. as a boxer here last winter. like the idea of having the club on Murphy the Blues will have a better The ex-club president talks well of which they stake their hopes defeated by The Ruination of Washington Due team than they had last season. Brown Evidence of a Big Season Haul— the pitching of Braun, the local man is going to have Tenney back again be­ who has been working for Oil City. COPPERING CASH. Cincinnati when they are quite certain to League Indifference to Wag- What the Attendance Figures that the Spiders by trying can put their hind the bat, and has a young left-hand­ President Buckenberger has reports rivals from Harnil^m County to sleep nerian Methods— No Change in the ed acquisition in Russell. With Dono- Show—Earlc's Barnstorming Trip that Nichol, the left bander whom h« iu very short time. Even the slow-going Big League— The Necessity For van and Millard from Andover in the Successful—Bits of General News secured from Krie, is as good, if not a A PESSIMISTIC OPINION AS TO THE team Brown will be surely "in it" in better man, than Dad Clarke, who folks in Toledo knew that the clubs Kicking— The Champions'Let-down aud Gossip. were not playing their best, and the base ball next season. Jack Highlands mad'e such a big record in the Eastern FINANCIAL RESULTS. newspaper writers said so in their com­ Excused. has been giving the Harvard players League. ments about the game. The tendency some batting practice, and some pro­ Pittsburg, Oct. 10. Editor "Sport­ fflEd McKenn, of the Cleveland's, should of the whole matter is to bring major Boston, Oct. 12. Editor "Sporting fessionals have Jtieen earning a dollar by ing Life." In putting together the big come down this way during the winter. Cleveland Trying to Make the Public league playing into contempt, both at Life." The attempt of the Cincinnati sending in curves to the Harvard bats­ winners of the season, 1 observe you Ho may be able to get on a few from the men. have landed Pittsburg among the top wrestling matches for good stakes. home and abroad, and can do the sport Club to steal sixth position Jimmy Bnnnon, who has signed to notchers with $50,000 cold dollars. This Al Pratt, the veteran, lost his mother Believe That the Prolits ol the no good. If there were anything in Brooklynites was anything but a cred­ play with the Bcstons next year, comes is too high, according to almost every by death last week. She was in her the games to make the players work its ble closing of the season of lSt»3. We from a family of base ball players out at person in this section who have been 71st year. League Season Have Been Largely they would be all right. But players have had altogether too much dirty Saugus. He has eight brothers, all of trying to get at the winnings of a cor­ Let me correct a story about Al cannot be made to exert themselves work this year. It began with tho whom are excellent in all parts of the poration. "But not much so," says one Pratt's store being damaged by fire the after the championship and place ques­ transfer of the home games of the national game. At one time there were man, a tab keeper, by the way. This other night. The blaze was in the up­ Overestimated. tions are decided. Cleveland "Plain- Washington Club. The League itself six of them who played with the Elec­ man argues that between $30,000 and per stories of Wolfe Bros.' brush factory dealer." was responsible for this, and the makers trics, of Lynn. A man, upon reading $38,000 would be the right figure. He next door. Pratt's place was not even >f the schedule can come in for a great after the game used to damaged by water. Cleveland. O., Oct. 11. The official deal of the blame. Base ball should the summary takes into consideration, he says, in the scorer of the Cleveland Club, Mr. Fos­ wonder whether he was perusing an ac­ absence of away from home figures, Your Erie man can send Berger's box IN THE NORTHWEST. bs run right, and the only way to run count of a base ball match or that of a of cigars care of the writer if he desires, ter, of the "Leader," would have the pub­ it right is to have every club play an the fact that Pittsburg drew better lic believe that there has not been as Base Ball Popular Even Among the reunion of the Banuon family. The bat­ away from home than ever before. He but expressage must be paid, as John equal number of games at home and tery was "Tim" and "Toni," who, by has been smoking good ones lately. much money made in base ball this year Indians, Some of Whom Are Ex­ abroad. The game first the financial declares that many people who have as has been supposed by a few. He the way, are twin brothers, while the made guesses at $25,000 and there­ Treasurer Kerr and folks jumped pert Players. side afterwards. Conduct base ball rest of the flock were distributed all away to Chicago on Monday and the says that in estimating the probable properly and you will find that the abouts fail to include this fact. "Why," profit of the League the past summer, Seattle, Oct. 3. Editor "Sporting over the diamond. said the mnn. the other day, "Pittsburg newspaper boys had to scare up an­ the fact that an indebtedness of $182,- Life" The days ere becoming notice­ public will support the game. JACOB 0. MORSE. drew over 17,000 people iii New York other chatting place. 000 had been paid was taken as the basis ably shorter, and it is not an unusual THH EXPLOITATION OP WASHINGTON. alone. It also drew well at Philadel­ CIKCLB. for an argument that the base ball in­ thing for the rain to come down at Who will attempt to say that in th? phia at the 25 cent rate of course. Bos­ terests must have been gold mines dur­ unexpected moments in a manner far end the Washington Club would not LEAVE SYRACUSE OUT. ton turued out, perhaps, 14,000 to see LONDON LACONICS. from agreeable to even the older in­ have done better had it played its games ing the season of 1893. The whole de­ traditions, the second place men in five games, and Base Ball News From Umpire Bob duction of alleged facts was absurd be­ habitants, who, according to like other clubs and not "jumped" its NOT READY YET FOR PROFES­ this with bad weather at two games. cause the League has not paid $132,000 pay no attention to the most severe own city at every opportunity. Never in The Western trips were also better than Emslie's Home. this year. On the contrary, the final re­ weather. Notwithstanding all this, the the history of base ball was a city pros­ SIONAL BALL. ever before " London, Out., Oct. 9. Editor "Sport­ lease from that obligation represents the amateur and s.erni-professional base ball tituted as was Washington this year. The Pittsburg Club has had a list com­ ing Life:" The base ball season receipts of two summers instead of one. clubs of the Sound cities and towns It won't be in another year, depend The Consensus of Expert Local Opin­ piled showing the exact attendance of in Canada is over and the Cobourgs are That is not all the debt, either, for continue to have occasional games and upon it. Not only were games trans­ ion is That the Time is Not Yet Ripe every game in this city. Iii summing up the winners of the Canadian pennant. in many cases the playing is of a good When the Alerts, of this city, and th» which the League is responsible. It is ferred for the Washington Club on the For Another Dip Into Eastern the passes are taken out. Thef never a satisfaction to have that amount out character. It is really surprising, or at original schedule but the club went out exceed 125 in one game here, and the Cobourg Club met on the Toronto least it was so to me, to find base ball of its way to transfer games through­ League Base Ball—A Tribute to grounds on Saturday, the 7th, the big­ of the way, but there is another debt arm of writer has known of instances where to be met in the future. It must not be booming on Hood's Canal, an out the season. It was stated at the Erie. only 91 persons out of 2,000 had gotten gest portion of the 1200 spectators, a forgotten that the sum incurred during Puget Sound, about 40 miles long, with time that the Washington Club desired good number of whom were from Lon­ an average width of two miles. Three in to see a game by the coveted piece don, fully expected to see the London 1890 was something enormous, and that to transfer to Boston its last aeries in Syracuse, N. Y., Oct. 2.-Editor of card board.__ it takes more than two seasons to rid weeks ago I happened to be one of its own city, but President Soden re­ boys defeat their eastern opponents. a camping party that located on the Sporting Life: There appears to FOU THE INSIDE ONLY. were the*organizatiou of the expense entailed fused so to do, although his club would be an evident desire on the part This list is only for perusal of people But they didn't, and the Cobourgs by the war. banks of the Skokomish Uivcr, oppo­ have been considerably the gainer the winners by 10 to 5. The Cobourgs site the Skokomish Indian reservation of the proprietors of several on the inside, and Treasurer Kerr po­ of Ko- A LEAK POINTED OUT. thereby. Very little stress has been laid Leagues now in existence, and several litely, but firmly declined to give the were strengthened by Weidman, aud four miles from Union City, in re­ upon the fact that the two-thirds con­ chester, who played second base in good The season of 1892 was not a particu­ ality a si-.all village, at the head more contemplated, to include Syracuse newspapers a peep or even call out a pitched larly prosperous one, and yet during sent of the League clubs in obtaining in their circuits. We have now been little bit of the matter therein contained. style for them. "Doc" Sheppard of the so-called canal. It was these transfers seems to have been for London and Cobourg hit him hard that year a portion of the large indebted­ the second day of our stay that without base ball for one season, and "A guess would be just as good," said enough to make seven rims in the fifth ness of the League was paid. The sal­ secured with very little trouble, indeed. have missed the sport sadly. Lovers of Mr. Kerr. Perhaps it would. Some Charlie Robinson, an Indian from All a club had to do was to ask for inning, when he was replaced by Billy aries of the players were still at war the reservation, came into camp and the game here have journeyed to Buf­ weeks ago the undersigned put the Hiscott, who put a stop to the fireworks prices and what chance some of the consent, and it was forthwith obtained. falo and to Albany, and even to New total attendance for the season at home was eventually engaged to take four of This sort of thing made the game look during the remaining innings, but the clubs had to make money was entirely us fishing in his canoe on the following York, to enjoy the sport, and have in­ lit 184,000. Later on he reasongd that like a hippodrome and hurt it immensely. he had it a little bit high, inasmuch as game was lost, lost. This year the salaries have been day, which chanced to be Sunday. wardly bemoaned the fact that Syracuse NEWS NOTES. more moderate and with the good at­ Nothing short of unanimous consent is without a ball team. the figures would make the average at­ THE) INDIAN HAS THE CRAZE. should be required to transfer a home tendance over 2500. About 178,000 London sports took too much money tendance the League has been enabled to He appeared on time and got along NO MORE AMATEUK BALL. with them to Toronto. They gave odds throw off a greater portion of the obli­ game before the close of a series. Wash­ The Syracuse Athletic Association, would be more like it, and as Pittsburg with as little work as possible until ington is a good bas"e ball city, aud a played 71 games the average would be oil the Alerts, and Cobourg backers took gations incurred by the Indianapolis noon, when a remarkable change took lessee of Star Park, made an effort to it, and got even with them for the last meeting. Those obligations were such winning club would draw largely there. furnish amateur base ball the past sea­ 2400 odd. Pittsburg realized a good place. He was sure the fish would not Everybody knows that a club playing deal also on its privileges, although game. that a less determined body of men bite, and accidentally laid the inner­ son, and made a most inglorious failure. It was a mistake in not allowing His­ might have shrunk from shouldering more games away from home than at Not for the reason of poor support, but there are reports that some did not most thoughts of his mind bare by re­ home has a good chance of losing more pan out as well as expected. However, cott to pitch the third and last game svch a load. However, to the credit of marking that there was going to be wholly for the reason of very poor man­ against the Cobourgs. He pitched good the present management of the National than if the regular scheduled number Association num­ a big sum was taken in at the gates, a ball game that afternoon at Chehalis had been played on the home grounds. agement. The Athletic and people who believe that the club ball on the two occasions in which he League, it may be said that it has been Tack's ranch, between the Union City The club is now in bad odor for another bers about 800 members, and can did not get in enough cash to pay off pitched against Cobourg, and if he had brought through perilous times to a boys and the Indian reservation team. season, whereas had it played a regular muster about 100 ball players (such as outstanding debts cannot be found. been put in the box in the beginning of place that gives promise for the future. Of course, he hated to confess, but he they are), and every one of those 100 Saturday's game the result might have schedule and played good ball its MADE OVER $100 UP TO DATE. There has been some money made this played right field for the Indians, and chances would have been flattering for players carried the idea that they must been different. year, but no one has grown rich off base was really very anxious to stop fish­ play in every game booked. This nat­ Billy Earle's crew was at Uniontown, Umpire Fred Dyson. of Guelph, was ball. Another season will see a chance ing and go to the ball field. Fortune NO CHANGE LIKELY. urally caused trouble, and it simmered Pa., yesterday, and scraped in a few notified by President Ward to umpire for the backers of the game to profit per­ favored the wily fellow, who was the down to a matter of the first njne men more bones. They arc out for the stuff, Saturday's game. The manager of the It is all rot to talk about any change with sonally, for it will not be necessary to most consummate liar I ever met, be­ in tho League. That will go on for many in the dressing room, secured the uni­ and when Saturday's game here Cobourgs wanted Charley Maddocks, of put quite so much money into the gen­ cause I have always had a weakness seasons on the same lines as at present. forms, no matter as to their ability to Tarentum yielded each man $9 and Toronto, to officiate and as a result both eral League treasury. for the national game, and moreover The only club that is. said to have play ball, that did not cut any figure. made their profits on the week $90 each, men umpired. A VERY MODEST ESTIMATE. my curiosity was aroused. Charley swore come close to losing is the Louisville The consequence of course was that Earle decided to keep up the racket for The Alerts didn't win the pennant, but It is probable the Philadelphia Club that every man, woman and child on Club, and that has not "squealed" about good players were crowded out. At the one week longer. Glasscock, Lyons and they came pretty near it. They playehia come Boston and Pittsburg. Fol- camp, while I accompanied the Indian 1893, the Louisville Club is bound to wants no more amateur base ball. cash, as Chris paid his boys in notes. The G.Ut Club finished the season }owing those cities New York and Cleve­ to the ball field. On the way he aston­ pay handsomely. Manager Barnie has THE GKEAT QUESTION. Earle concluded to swing around the with a surplus of $222.11 in the treas­ land in the order named. Then Cincin­ ished me by talking of professional been already secured for next si-ason Does Syracuse want professional base­ same circuit as last week. Games will ury. That is a good showing for the nati and Brooklyn, with the latter club ball players of note in an easy, off­ and Pfeffer engaged to handle the team, ball next season? Your correspondent be played at Brookoville, Dubars, Puns- hustling little town of Gait. having the preference, and Baltimore, handed manner. It had been his good so it does not look much like anything has put in half a day to answer this atuwney, etc., and when the week is It is to be hoped that the final games Washington, Chicago and St. Louis. St. fortune to see the celebrated 22-inning else but business in that city. Here question, and is satisfied in his own over Earle expects to give each man $50 will be played at an earlier date next Louis may have done better than ap­ game at Taeorna in IHitl, between Tu- in Boston we would welcome any change. mind that next year is not our year. more. Then they will go homo with $140 season than they were this year. The pears on the face of things, for the team coma and Seattle, and he remembered WBilly Nash's made several years ago, tests. As well expect an athlete to next year as far as Syracuse is con­ batsmen. The matter came from Wash­ have played a brilliant fielding game all Philadelphia Club is credited with earn­ "When Tim Keefe begins to wind 'em overexert himself, knowing that he has cerned. ington fur in advance of the circular season, and batted well. ing $20,000, but that estimate is ab­ around your neck, you are in luck to hit a contest well in hand. There has been ERIE ALL EIGHT. averages President Young gives to Manager Tom Dandle handled the surd when the attendance is taken into it at all," told my pitcher to do the ft great deal of talk about the "kicking" The writer notes with surprise that the magnates. It has been a good many club in a capable manner all season, consideration. The receipts from a same. For seven innings they did not propensities of the champions. Well, there is some talk of dropping Erie years since Pittsburg had a player near making a popular and efficient man- crowd of 1GOO people are fully $500. hit him, and in the meantime our side the club would not have won the pen­ from the Eastern League next year. the lead in the averages. The time But the Philadelphia Club averaged forged ahead by that rather old trick of nant had the players not "kicked" as If the readers of the "Sporting Life" Anson "beat out Beckley" is recalled J. M. N. 4200 people per game, so that for the rattling the pitcher from the coaching hard as they did. The leading clubs will refer to their file, they will find by the affair. sixty-nine games on the home grounds lines. Perhaps it was not exactly legit­ in the country have been criticized more that the undersigned recommended Erie Pittsburg seems to be well up in this CANADIAN CHAMPIONS. the receipts were at least $1,'50,000, in­ League, and years figures, having a half dozen men imate, but we can still console ourselves or less severely for activity in that di­ for a place in the Eastern The Cobourg team Wins the Final cluding grand stand. The Pbillies prob­ with the thought that others have done rection. There was never a season the result of the past season's play- over .300. ably gave visiting clubs in the aggre­ the same thing. In fact the Indians when such savage attacks passed be- amply illustrates that he was not much SPINNAKER BOOMS. Series From the Alerts. gate more than they received abroad. called in several young bucks to help between the writers of two cities as at sea in what was said in regard to I don't know who started that para­ Toronto, Oct. 9. Editor- "Sporting But even at that their outlay could not by the Keystone State city. I am highly graph that Phil Ehret would have to be Life: About 1000 people attended the any possibility have been more than them out along the latter part of the passed between the Cleveland and Pitts­ game. burg papers. Doubtless Patsey Tebeau gratified at the success of the Erie team a blue ribbon man next year or lose a final base ball match for the Canadian $75,000, leaving a net profit of over on account of my friends, Manager big slice of his salary. I do know there championship over the Don on Saturday, $50,000. EXPERT INDIAN PLAYERS. oversteps the line occasionally. Better It would not do to pass over the good be over-earnest than not earnest enough. Morton, "Dad" Clark, Jimmy Peoples are several stockholders in the club who and saw the Cobourgs outplay the So here we have a difference of over and Johnny Shearon. The fans here would insist upon such a proceeding if Alerts, of London, and win by 10 to 5. $30,000 between the actual profits of points in the Indians' work, for it is I have seen occasion enough for such they had a chnnce. They have been no exaggeration to say that they did over-earnestness on the part of a cap­ have watched the work of the cham­ Sheppard, who pitched for London the one club and the above table. If the pions with interest all season and the claiming all year that Phil was indulg­ first five innings, was hit hard, 12 hits table could be. so far out of the way in show up much better in many particu­ tain. ing. President Buckeiiberger defended being made off him and 9 runs. Hiscott one instance it cannot be correct in any lars than their white opponents. The A NECESSARY EVIL. result is pleasing to Syracuse. The Boston, Pittsburg and Cleve­ FOOLISH NOTIONS. the fair-haired Phil more than once and went in to pitch for the Alerts, and only instance. This is accentuated by the outfielding was good and the iufielders advanced good proofs that they were one hit was made off him, which, with fact that Washington is declared to have worked together like a charm. Their land clubs would not be the winners A local fan is emphatic in his belief they are but for such "kickers" as Duffy, that a team composed of purely local reasoning wrongly. au error, added a run to the Cobourg made no profit, whereas we know that pitcher was speedy and accurate, but Ebner Smith's gaffer has had Smithe's score. It would have been a close game the club must be at least $15,000 to the lacked the faculty of concealing his in­ McCarthy, Tebeau and Douovan. Peo­ talent would pay in the Eastern League. ple that do not like that sort of thing This is very funny, when it is a fact splendid repeating rifle repaired and if Hiscott had pitched from the start. good. tentions from the batsman. He threw you can soon expect to hear reports of The features were the outfield work of Here is an estimate of profits, which a sharp out-curve, but invariably pro­ had better transfer their allegiance to that there are but four players in the such sports as lawn tennis or cricket. town that could stay in such company a good rifle shooting. It is more than both teams, the batting of A. Mulhall, is no doubt pretty near the actual state claimed that fact by placing the ball in likely that a club will be organized dur­ Malone, Muhlrew and Brown for Co­ of facts: New York, Philadelphia aud one certain way. This one point, taken You are going to have "kicking" as long week, namely Jay Faatz, John Weute, Harry Fournier and Louis Halbriter. ing the winter and weekly shoots hold. bourg, and Hutchisoii find Johnson, of Pittsburg over $40,000 each; Boston. in connection with his inability to turn as you have base ball. I do not see how It will take the place of the Beaver the Alerts. Mulhall pitched a good Brooklyn and Cincinnati over $2.>,000 a deaf ear to the coaehers, gave the the magnates are going to stop that sort Another old timer insists that the Avenue Ten Cent Limit Club. The each; Cleveland. Chicago and Baltimore of thing unless they get perfect um­ Syracuse Athletic Association could game. game to Union City. It was noticeable, make a success of a professional team. pace of the latter kills too quick. NEWS AND GOSSTP. over $20,000 each; Washington. $15,000 however, that at no time during the pires, and everybody knows how far Col. John I. Rogers' racket with the Cobourg, base ball champions of the or more; St. Louis, between $8000 and from that condition the umpiring was This is also very funny. The Asso­ game did the Indians lose heart and if ciation is purely amateur. Notwithstand­ Governor was interesting to local poli­ Dominion of Canada. $10,000, and Louisville about $5000. five more innings had been played they the past season. Where the game can ticians. Cobourg, our congratulations. might have made a larger total score. l>e improved is in the passing of a rule ing all the above, we still insist that we John Berger is home from Oil City, President George Bickell, of the Co- A STRONG PROTEST On the way to camp that evening I ask­ that will prevent coaehers from bawl­ have a good ball town, and that there is Heckers' nine having quit for a time. boiirg Base Ball Club, was the happiest ed Charley how they happened to be ing. There is a vast difference between not a player in the business that has Berger and others may go to Evans man in Canada Saturday night. Man­ Against Barnstorming Exhibition beaten. He grinned and replied: "You the proper coaching of base runners ever been a member of the Syracuse City, P»., to play with the team of that ager Charley Gill was a close second. and that unseemly bawling on the part team but would be pleased to return Trips by tieague Clubs. fellers talked too much; our pitcher lost here. The time is not ripe, however, place "for stuff," as the Evans City Cobourg had 200 admirers with them Nobody is lying awake at night to his head." of certain players, which only precipi­ manager said when he called on the and London 100 to witness the final tates unseemly scenes at the games. for a return to the game. We are in search of a few players Satur­ hear the result of the postponed games in BASH BALL EVERYWHEP.E. taking a little time off. Touch us up writer game. It was the best attendance at which the patched-up Bostons, New A week later we broke camp and went Stop this and the base ball public will day. "We play Butler," said he, "and I a game in Toronto this year. be thankful indeed. A penalty should about 1895. understand Butler is going to play some Yorks, Clevelands, Cincinnati* and Pitts- to Seabeck, about half way down the Of. WHIZ. Fred Dyson, of Guelph, and Charley burgers are participating. Thus far the canal. Even in that quiet, I might say be attached for the coach getting out of ringers. As there will be big betting on Maddock, of Toronto, are both good games have not been drawing crowds deserted place, there was a base ball bis box. Some coaches wilfully violate the game we will do the same." umpires. that were encouraging to the projectors team. During a stay of two weeks, the rules by continually getting out of SHUT-OUT FACTS. Ex-President W. C. Temple is an ex­ Abe Johnson, of the Alerts, is Cana­ of these campaigns after the nimble panics were played with the Brinnons, the box and malting trouble for the um­ pert yachtsman and he couldn't resist da's best second baseman. quarters and half dollars of the breth­ from across the canal, at the foot of pire. Forty-Three Teams AVhitewashed iu looking at the struggles between the Muldrew, of Cobourg, is a great out- SPOKES FUOM THE HUB. Vigilant aud Valkyrie. So he took a fielder and steady- batter. ren who wear hayseed in their hair. the Olympics, Quilcines and, I believe, Fall River Club had a great ban­ the League in '93. Hoodsport was to come after we left. The run down East on Friday. Saturday ended the greatest base ball All of which goes to show that nobody quet Tuesday evening of last week, May­ Just 43 games were played during The sporting editors are besieged with season ever known in Canada. Six cares very much for the games, for In all these teams there are some good or Coughlin presiding. tho past season in which one of the players, men who have drifted into the playing teams failed to send one of their people making inquiries about that Cin­ leagues and 25 clubs are the Canadian they have no significance either to the I do not know how it was that Frank cinnati-Washington forfeited game. Association's first year's work. The regular patrons of National League base wilderness from the large cities, and Bancroft got any hold of the New Bed­ members around the four bases. The now aud then love to run the bases once following pitchers shut out teams on They want to know about bets and President attended every game in To­ ball or to those who attend in the towns ford Skating Uiuk for roller or polo pur­ sixth place. ronto, and the Secretary every game in and cities that are favored with visits more. On one of the teams was a Har­ but I do know- home grounds once: Mauck, at Cincin­ in another a Madison poses the corning season, President Buckenberger admires De­ Hamilton this year. from the strong clubs. vard graduate, that Manager Frank Leonard, of the nati; Nichols, at Philadelphia; Hawke, troit as a possible League town. He Hutchisoii. of London Alerts, nnd Ma- AiiB NOT WORTH BOTHERING ABOUT. University man. In the same teams Dover Base Ball Club, got the entire at Washington; Hemming, at Louis­ declares they are base bail crazy there. Irino, of Cobourg, both distinguished The only men who "hail with delight" were men from the vacant lots of Chi­ control of the rink, and, as far as I ville; Gleason, at Washington; Young, cago, San Francisco and for all I know at Brooklyn; McGinuis, at Chicago, Its an easy guess why Ned Hanlon themselves at the bat In the final game the 'annual sloshing around of the Na­ know, he had no idea of subletting it. declared off the Sunday game of Oct. Saturday last. Boston Common. There is certainly a It was the opinion here that Canavan and Maul, at St. Louis. The Bostons tional League clubs are the wild-eyed but they have plenty 1 at Louisville. Pop's players wanted Delnney made n great stop of a hard- gentlemen who manage village clubs. strange grouping, would go to Worcester along with Billy were the only team to be shut out with­ a rake off the money. Baltimore spent hit ball from Weidnmn's bat. A mortal who is known to his neigh­ of pleasure and take much pride in hav- Murray. out runs on succeeding days. On July several dollars in telegraph tolls asking That old timer. Arthur Mulhall, of iug the "champion nine." We shall be greatly disappointed not 7 and 8 they failed to score in the bors and to fame as Tobin, who lives POKICS BAXTEB. games played at Pittsburg. The worst permission to have the game played Cobourg, is a corking batter. at Cygnet, O., thinks he has a club, com­ to see Tom Brown here this winter, as on that day. Mulhall pitched a good, steady game turn up. shut out of the season was 19 to 0, giv­ posed of tho natives of the northwestern we surely expected he would en the Senators by Pittsburg. Tluiyer Torreyson tells me that he Saturday. Ohio oil field, which can knock the Herman Long played indoor base ball Last Friday I took advantage of the will very likely continue in charge of Shepperd was hit very heavy in tho spots off either the Cincinnati or Cleve­ last winter in Chicago, buMt is doubt­ fine weather to visit Harvard. The base the Johnstown Club next season. "The fifth inning. land clubs, and he has told the Toledo ful if he will take any chances this win­ ball players were at work at the nets, Werden, Quiun and Crooks will not people behind the club," said he, If Hiseott had pitched the game from newspaper men about the conviction ter hurting himself in this kind of exer­ batting under the supervision of Cap- in all probability be found with the "treated me elegantly. They wanted a the start, !t might have been a differ­ that dwells within, him. He saw the cise. ,tain Cook. He will have aa almost Browiu next season. pennant club acd paid no attention to ent tale. THE SIPORTINQ LIFE. Oct. 14.

Mary Rorke has taken Elizabeth Rob- was very effective. The play shows that 'estlval and Oratorio Society. The chorus bins' place as the heroine of "A Mrs. Burton Harrison lacks knowledge will number 1000 voices. DRAMATIC Woman's Revenge" at the Adelphi, and of stage methods and business. In con­ MUSICAL. Leon Fumugalll is the name of a Roman is a decided acquisition. The play is junction with "Evergreen" Mr. Morris larltone who has Just met with great sue- CRICKET. drawing big houses. produced "Cousin Joe." ess in Cologne, where he sang the role of THEY NEVER LEARN. John Hollingshcad is one of the first "UTOPIA, LIMITED." Tonlo, In "I Pagliacci," In German. | INTERNATIONAL CRICKET. London managers to appreciate the fact Verdi is writing another opera. He will e 80 this year. He was an orga'ilst at The Australians Draw THEATRICAL MANAGERS' TRAV­ that the present theatrical charges are Footlight Flickerings. GILBERT AND SUIJjIVAN'S NKW in New York too high. At the Princess', Jilan sixty years ago, and wrote his first and Win in Philadelphia. ELING IN A CONTINUOUS RUT. under his "Baroness" Blanc will go out again. COMIC OPERA LAUNCHED. nusical drama over half a century since. management, the customary prices of Harriet Audry has been engaged by Au­ He is in his garden at 5 A. M. daily. After their defeat at Philadelphia the admission will be reduced about 50 per Rtagno and Australian team went to New York, Year After Year Actors' and Mana­ gustus 1'ltou. The Latest Work Belltncioni have ordered from | cent. Rita Selby Tilford has joined Vernona of the Famous Cicolo Massa an opera, "Eros," which they where they played an All-New York gers' Go Through the Same Losing Mrs. Bancroft, having recovered from Jarbeau's company. Couple Produced In London and will produce at the Pag!laccl Theatre, earn at Staten Island, Oct. 4 and 5. "The '"loreuce. They talk of starting permanent Process Without Learning Any­ her accident, Is once more playing ii* John Prow will play nothing hut Well Received—Some Facts' About L'he game resulted in a draw, as the "Diplomacy." Masked Ball" until February. tallan opera in a now theatre at Berlin. Vustralians had not time to finish, al- thing by Their Bitter aud Costly Miss May Harvey, who made a suc­ Kuhne Bcverldge, the sculptress, Is now the Opera and the Performance. Maurice Grau will sail for this country ' hough they would have won easily had a member of the Coghlan company- >n Nov. 4, and will be followed by the he Experience, • cessful debut last .Tune as "Mildred," in irothcrs de Keszke and the remainder of game been played to a finish. The "A Blot on the 'Scutcheon," has been Frank Maeder's business relations with "Utopia, Limited; or, Flowers of .he Continental contingent, who will sail score was: New York, 101-96; Australia, The line of returning theatrical com­ engaged by John Hare for the Garrick. Lawrence Hanley have been severed. 1'rogress," Gilbert and Sullivan's new upon the Fi ench line steamer of Nov. 11. panies has already b»>gun to set toward Marion Booth's starring tour in "The ipera, was produced at the Savoy, L.on- The report that was started by an Ilal- A VICTORY IN PHILADELPHIA. Lily and the Kose" will begin Nov. 4. lou, Oct. The second international cricket match New York. Every year these hundreds NEW 7. The theatre was filled1 nn paper that Mrs. Pauline Lucca was of little companies "go out," as their PLAYS. Mausfleld, It Is said, will Introduce a with the most brillliat audience ever dead, Is without foundation. She has re­ letween the Australian and Philadelphia ballet Into "The Merchant of Venice." covered from her Indisposition, and "will earns began Oct. C managers call it. The term sounds like New York, Chicago and Philadel­ icon even in this most fashionable thea- on the Gcrmautowu a technical one, but it serves the pur­ Percy Gaunt has written a farce-comedy re. The seats in all parts of the house, resume her work In her singing classes at Jricket Club's grounds, at Manheim. pose well here. The managers mean phia Favored With. Initial Pro­ which'he will call "A Windy City Bank." except in the pit and gallery, were al- I'lenna during the fall. The Philadelphians made 119 runs in that they "go out" like heroes to the ductions. "Charley's Aunt" has been produced otted long ago. The struggle to get in- "The Koh-i-noor." the operetta, which the first innings, and the Australians 78 with great success at Ernst's Theatre, o the unreserved )fcar Hauiuierstein recently wrote i.i 48 runs for two wickets. combat. They really "go out" like cau­ A number of new plays were present­ Berlin. parts of the house lours to settle a wager with Mr. (lustave dles. And then, paradoxical as it may ed to New Yorkers for the first time vas tremendous. Four ladies took np The second day's play in the interna- Wilfred Clarke aud Beaumont Smith.who Cerker, Is to be pr<«hiced in a couple of lonal match appear, they come in, if they can find this week. At the Star Theatre, Mon­ started out as Joint stars, it is said, will lositions outside the pit doors as early veeks at Koster <& liial's, in place of one was finished Oct. 7 at any way to get in. In commenting day night, the Kendals on their reap­ soon separate. is 10 A. M., with the prospect of a teu if the acts of-tne ballet of "Versailles." \Ianhoiin, the Australians closing their upon this peculiar adherence to ruinous pearance presented "The Second Mrs. Josephine Plows-Day has been engaged 'lours' wait. Walter Damrosch has engaged Anton irst innings for a total of 153 runs. The practices the New York "Dramatic Tanqueray" to its first American au­ by T. H. French for a part in "The Voy­ When Sullivan took the conductor's Kegner as first violoncello of the Sym- .'hiladelphiaiis took the bat for their sec­ JSews" remarks: "The actors in these dience which confirmed the favorable age of Suzette." seat the audience rose and cheered lust- liony Orchestra to till the place of Anton ond innings, and were retired for 100, of. companies complain that thoy have had verdict already given by the London Charles Townsend Is touring the South ly for several minutes, and then there lekking. 'I he new player comes from the .vhich Bohlen was top scorer with 54. no pay. They in a new coireily from his own pen called was hushed silence, for the spirited /opcnhugeu Court Orchestra. H. Litke will With but two hours of playing time re-1 try to get their troubles theatre goers. The story, treating of the ake Loifcls' place as first bassoon, and into the newspapers, but the newspa­ unsuccessful attempt of a man of "Capt. Racket." 'verture which gave such promise of the naming the Australians again went in, the Stuart Hobson contemplates producing II. Iteuter will replace Belz as first horn. ind when stumps were pers have heard a good deal of such world to marry a woman in order to good things to come. The performance, Ten years ago drawn had made things and do not care about them. "Two Gentlemen of Verona." on a costly !roin first to last, proceeded without a Playwright Hoyt sub­ >4 for four wickets, leaving them but The save her, is a bold theme and is handled scale, next season. mitted to Edward E. Rice the libretto of actors want somebody to denounce the in a fearless manner. Mrs. Kendal by litch, and ended in a general pro- in opera. It detailed a story of three Yale 19 runs to make to win, with six wick­ manager and Hubbard Smith has written a musical louncement that the opera is one of the students wrecked ets yet to fall. These were quickly to show all the world her sweet, womanly impersonation of comedy called "Paradise Flats," lu which on an island in the Pa­ what a black-hearted villain he is. The the fallen test, if not the very best, of the cific Ocean, where a female Ward McAllis- made on Monday, Oct. 9, by Gregory woman does much to relieve Louis De Lange will star. jilbertian er held forth. The manuscript was bur- and Banncrninn. manager himself follows Br'er Kabhjt s the broadness of the play's construction. Pitou is to revive "Struck Ol!," a com­ series. Score: example and "lays low." SCENE AND PLOT. cd, but the story is said to have been util- rUILADELPUIA. Mr. Kendal gives an excellent por­ edy-drama that has cleared $200,000 in The scene is laid in the South Pacific zed in the new Gilbert and Sullivan opera. First Inning. Second Inning. ItEALLY A MYSTERY. trayal of Australia the last two years. __ "How are this Aubrey Tanqueray, the cynical slands. There are two acts. The first The Italian opera company of Abbey, G. S. I'atterson, o. e. Baunennau, b, cheerful spirit of hope widower. The company contains many Ridicule has forced Nat Goodwln to get 5choeffel & Grau will begin its season at G. Giffcn, b. Mc- against all experience on tho part of tbe bis hair cut. He had raised eyeiils a palm grove in the gardens of Leod ...... 10 Tramble ...... « familiJh- faces, and Mr. J. K. Dodson the field fcr Xing Paramount (Mr. Barrington), and the Metropolitan Opera House, New York, 0 manager aud this pathetic trust on the received a particularly w!.rm welcome. his role of Sheriff in "Mizzoura." on Nov. '21, with that admirable conductor, D. Browun, b. part of the actor kept up year after B. E. Kldder and Sol Smith Russell :he second the palace throne room, a Lulgi Mancluolli, in the chair, and Trumble 8 b. Trunible .. , 0 year? What is the actor supposed to IIAHRIOAN'S NEW PLAY. are talking over a new play which the uagnificent piece of staging which evok­ Gounod's "Itomeo and Juliet" on the stage. A. M. Wood, c. Mr. Harrigan produced at his ed1 cordial applauce. Bruce, b. Mc- gain as he stands in front of the Brower theatre former is to write for tho latter. The electric light The company Is undoubtedly the strongest Leod ...... House all summer, if not wisdom? his new play. "The Woolen Stocking," Mrs. De Wolf Hopper No. 2 and Mrs. was never before so charmingly utilized iver brought together for the pleasure of 2 b. Trumble -... _. 6 And for New Yorkers. F. H. Bolilen, b. if he does not get enough of it to go in another of his famous local sketches. Hopper No. 3 occupied opposite boxes In decorative purposes as in, this throne b. Trumble ...... 33 not ou» ...... 51 when it rains, then is his summer at The new comedy is chiefly valuable for a Xow York theatre the other night. oom. The distressing news comes from London W. \V. Noble, b. Broadway and Twenty-eighth street its striking characters. The atmos­ Sadie Hasson has been sued for $1000 The plot, in its main features, is hat I'aderewski's popularity as a society McLeod ...... 2 b. Bruce ... 13 phere by the lawyer who advis-.ed her in tbe suit; simple out is made doubly ion and his position as the idol of the H. I. Brown, wasted. He stands there for months is distinctly metropolitan, of interesting uatluce ladies have and tells his friends how course, although the title comes from the against her husband, Joseph J. Dowliug. >y numerous subordinate harmonious been gravely imperiled c. G. Gltten, b. he suffered on Clifford Ltigh's work as the light come­ ).v the arrival there of Musungni, the com­ Trumble ...... 0 b. Brace ... the road last season and how his mana­ name of a coal mine in Pennsylvania. ucidents. Zara (Miss Nancy Mackin- poser E. W. Trum- dian in Con T. Murphy's pluy, "The Maid osh), the King's eldest daughter, of "Oavailerla Rusticana." The Clark, Jr., c. liruce, b. ger swindled him, and his frttmds tell The story tells how Larry McLarney, of the Mine," has been highly praised. liauist's delicate beauty pales alongside b. McLeod ...... 4 Lie ...... 5 him how they suffered and how their a boss stevedore (Mr. Harrigan), suc­ las been to Girton, where she the robustness of the composer, who is F. W. Italston, st. Alexander Salvinl was married at Cleve­ received English ideas said to look Blackham, b. managers swindled them, and then ti ceeds in bringing together two very land, Oct. 7, to Madelalde Dixon, who has of civilization, like a young bull-tighter. which she persuades her father to The new opera, "Deidamie," by Henry Trumble ...... 24 b. Trumble manager passes by and recites a circus discordant sets of people. Paddy played lu his company for several seasons. A. G. Thompson, c. bill and he is proud to add his name to Dempsey (Ed Mack), a poor, blind beg­ The uncompleted Mackayc adopt. She has brought with her Marechal, the 1'rix de Itome composer, Spectatorlum six ' typical Englishmen, described was produced in Purls Sept. 15. The libret- Bruce, b. Trum­ it. gar, wJio is rightfully entitled to a con­ at Chicago, was recently sold by order of :o, by Edward Noel, deals with ble ...... 2 b. Trurnble ETERXAI, FAITH. trolling interest in "The Woolen Stock­ the Court for $2000. It originally cost $40"0,- is "Flowers of Progress," namely, a the old II. P. Baily, not British theme of the loves of Achilles and the out ...... 10 b. Trumble "There are plays and companies that ing" mine, and his little daughter Nell 000. Lord Chamberlain, a Captain laughter of King Lycomedes. The music ...... Marshall P. Wilder will tour at the of the Life Guards, a Naval Captain, a J. IS. King, o. G. are predestined to fail. Any unpre­ (Emma Pollock), are two of the half- s not remarkably original, but Is cleverly Giffcn, b. Trum­ 1. - b.._.. t>... Mo judiced outside observer can tell by their head of a vaudeville company this Bta- ompany Promoter, a Member of Par- and charmingly written. There Is some 6 Leod ...... pathetic characters. There is a negro son. iatneut, ble ...... 4 names and by their own advertisements divorce case in an underplot, and inci­ and a County Councilor. The beautiful ballet music. The second act Byes ...... 8 Byes ...... 0 Fanny Davenport will only play 20 King makes these his Cabinet Council, excited the greatest enthusiasm. Wide ...... 1 Leg b.ves ...... 1 that they are going to fail from the dentally Mr. Harrigan woos Mrs. Yea- weeks mid start. Yet the no matinees this season, and and by their advice Utopia is converted Tlie opera at Bucla-Pesth, after a long No ball ...... 1 actors and the man­ mans (the Widow Hickey), the widow will give "Cleopatra," "Fedora" and "La nto a Limited Liability Company run on crisis, will, it is hoped, take a new start agers do not sec it and somebody is of a G. A. R. man, of whom tho Steve­ joint stock principles. under the direction of Arthur Nikisch. He Total ...... 119 Total ...... 109 found to put up the money for the be­ dore says: "A soldier's widow is a na­ John Jnck has abandoned his Idea of GILBERT'S SATIRE. is preparing "Taunliaouscr" and Smetana's BOWLING ANALYSIS. ginning. Tho whole thing is doomed; tion's monument." Hurrigan's solo is playing "Falstaff" In "Henry IV." at Bal- Naturally the women show more readi­ "Verkaufte Braut." He speaks highly of First Inning. there is not one living reason why it called "Sergeant Hickey, of the (T. A. tlm'ore He is likely to soon join a lead- ness to the orchestra, but wants to engage a he­ Bowlers. Balls. Maidens. Runs. Wickets. Ing stock company. adopt the faults than the virtues roic tenor and a dramatic prima donna. He McLeod ...... 130 10 62 4 should not be, and that is what makes R." There are two choruses with lots of the English model, but the new ar­ Truu.lile all his faith so touching. But after this of swing. Joseph Jefferson has been elected presi­ Intends to give a cycle of Erkel's works, ...... 133 9 48 0 One of them is that sung by dent of the Players' Club to succeed the rangement answers so well for the gen­ "Tristan," "Nauon." (by Puccini,) the Wide-lIcLeod 1. has happened to the same managers the Irish stevedores, "Callahnn's Gang," eral welfare that the military, naval, "Mi-istersinger," "Iteinzl," and a French Second Inning. lato Kihviu Booth, the founder aud first Balls. Malleus. Buns. WicketB.. nud the same actors twice, three times, and the other a peculiarly catchy darkies' president of the club. medical and legal interests which have novelty. six times, and th"v still go on with tho jubiliee called "The Sunny now little employment Trlmbls ...._ 95 4 48 7 Side of "Tlie Land of the Living," by Frank stir np an insur­ Comedian Charles Hopper has been let McLood ...... 57 4 29 1' same perfect confidence, it is then that Thompson street." Johnny Wild plays Harvey will have Its American production rection. Revolution is averted by the out of the part of the unlucky "Rainmaker Bruce ...... 35 1 18 2 the fiiith becomes sublime. The end the part of a rascally negro, and Mr. daring the holidays. Martin J. Dixou owns discovery of Zara that one thing has of Syria," which Is dragging along at the AUSTRALIANS, of it all seems to be that the cheap Radcliffe has a congenial Hebrew role. the American rights. been omitted. Zara's speech is a good New York Casino. Mr. Blakemore succoeil- First Inning. Second Inning. road manager will never quit his fool­ JOSEPH AUTiirirS "COKNCUACKElt." Frederick Bock, who, some years ago, example of the satire which abounds ed Mr. Hopper. The latter came to blows A. C. Banerman, o. ishness and that the self-respecting played leading roles with the late Law­ in the opera:- with Uosciifcld on Tuesday night. Con­ Wood, b. Clark... 12 Not out...... ~ 13 actor On Monday night at the Fourteenth rence ductor Kfiben has left and Mark Smith J. J. Lyons, c. Bai­ will never learn anything. Barrett, Is at the head of a company "Government by party! Introduce that ly, b. King...... 8 b. Baily ...... 7 Street Theatre Joseph Arthur produced touring the Northwest. great and glorious element, is to leave the company also. Efforts were A DEPRESSING SITUATION. at once the made to &ign W. T. Carleton G. Gin-en, c. Boh- his new materialistic play "The Corn- Business in the one-night stands around bulwark and foundation of England's In Smith's len, b. Bally.... 38 c. Baily, b. King.. 1 "The town is glutted with idle Ameri­ cracker." Chicago Is said to bo something dreadful, greatness , and all will be well. No politi­ [jlaee, but Carleton declined. Unpaid salar­ G. H. S. Trott, c. can actors and overpaid English ones. Such dreadful drivel as the first two and stars and combinations booked there cal measures will endure, because one ies have disorganized the company. Thomson, b. Baily 16 Balston, b. Baily.. 13 It is a little mijust on tho native artist acts of "The Corncracker" has never are canceling them right and left. party will assuredly undo all that the Mine. Pattl will leave London for Liver­ W. Bnice, c. II. I. to assert that he will not accept before been witnessed on any stage. A new theatre Is to be built in Balti­ other party 1ms done. Inexperienced civil­ pool Oct. 8, and will take passage on the Brown, b. Patterson 14 c. Wood, b. Baily. . 1 a salary ians will govern Lucania, arriving In New York on the fol­ S. E. Gregory, c. lower than tho highest that has ever Comnared with them the dream of an more, and Nixon and Zimmerman, the ITiil- your army and navy. No Wood, b. adelphia managers, are to have charge of social reforms will be attempted, because lowing i'ridny or Saturday. Her first ap­ I'atterson 8 Not out ...... 37 been paid to him. The average Ameri­ opium eater is the purest, most unassail­ pearance will be at Carnegie Music Hall, II. Orahnm, b. Buily 1 It. It will not be completed for a year. out of vice, squalor, and drunkenness no H. Trnmble, can actor is level-headed. He is stiff- able kind of logic. There is not the political capital is to be made; and, wliile Thursday, JS'ov. !), when will be presented c. Bal­ faintest trace of method, and therefore Madame Modjeska's repertoire will con­ a miscellaneous programme ly, b. I'atterson.. 14 necked at this time because his British sist of "Mficbeth," "The Merchant ol grouse are to be shot and foxes worried and the third K. W. SIcLcod, not confrere not a spectator in the entire audience to death, the legislative action of tlie act of "Fav.st." Mine. Pattl will be sup­ is imported to these shores at Venice," "Mary Stuart." "As You Like It," ported out ...... 4 a salary far above the demand. who had the remotest inkling of what "Much Ado About Nothing" and "Magda." country will be at a standstill. Thou there by Mme. Guerrilla Fabbri, contral­ W. F. Ciiffen, c. H. It will be sickness to; Mine. Louise Engel, mezzo-soprano; would therefore illy become him to give it was all about. Almost the only thing Lily Post and Laura Mapleson, who ap­ in plenty, eniTless law­ I. Brown, b. Baily 19 that prospered at all against suits, crowded Jails, interminable confus­ Durward Lely, tenor; Antonio Galassi, bar­ J. M. Blacklim, c. his services at a figure inferior to that the general pear together In the "Fimciug Master," itone; and Fiance-, the basso. Clark, adversi.'rsity which befell "The Corn- have not b«n on speaking terms since ion In the army and uavy, and unex­ b. Patter- received by the Albion. The result is .!.,,_ " ampled prosperity." son ...... 3 that the American prefers barnstorming cracker, and which was seriously ap­ Lily flashd forth in a stunning yellow Byes ...... 10 Byes ...... 2 plauded, was the use made dress. With the topsy-turvydom characteriz­ Leg byes ...... as a star, in lieu of engaging himself of a pas­ ing the Gilhertian opera, this advice is 3 on a salary that could senger elevator in a city building. The Ben Teal Is a very busy man these days. AQUATIC. Widea ...... 1 maintain him with car was shown as it rose from story to He has just completed a pluy of his own, accepted, and peace is restored. No balls ...... 2 No ball ...... 1 moderate comfort. It would be non­ and is at work SOME OP THE VERSES. story, with incidental fun from those on another in conjuctiou Total ...... 103 sense to dispute the fact that current who rode with Edward Paultou. It will be serious In The opera comes nearer to being a AMERICA CUP RACE. Total ...... 74 casts are not of the uniform strength in it and those who labor- theme. political-social satire than the others of BOWLING ANALYSIS. ously climbed the stairways. Then it Gilbert. First Inning. they might be. And it is a common became a vehicle of tragedy, for one of Cairle Turrer Is rehearsing for her star­ The European thrones are not Vigilant Far in the Lead in the Maid- Wic:k- admission bordering on scandal that the the heroes and one of the villains fought ring tour at the Fifth Avenue Theatre. spared. One character declares in song Competition. Bowlcra. Balls. ens. Runs. ets. talent imported hither is not of the best Among these engaged to support her arc that: Bally ...... 130 8 till 4 in it, and were precipitated down the Charles J. Riohniim, F. Finch-Smiles, Jul­ The competition for the America cup King ...... «0 5 25 1 obtainable stamp." shaft, from which fiames The spotless King ami Prince between the American yacht Clark ...... 20 O burst, and a ian Green and Sedley Brown. Have disappeared some ages since. Vigilant IS 1 panic of guests and employees ensued. Npnl Florence, of the "Diamond and the English yacht Valkyrie is now I'atterson ...... 90 3 38 4 ENGLISH In conclusion The company promoters are ruthlessly Wides Baily, 1. No balls Baily, 1; Patter- NEWS. let it be said that a corn- Breaker," blacked the eyes of his wife under way. Two out of the five races son, 1. cracker is a Iventuckian who makes his Ktclka Warden, In Buffalo, the other day. assailed. Their method is declared to have been brought off aud two have Second Inning. What is Going on in Theatrical Cir­ own whisky, swims when he can't take Miss Wardell demanded half the piolits be to have as small a capital as pos­ been postponed. The Vigilant won Maid­ WU-k- cles in the Old Country. a boat and walks when he can't ride. when Florence said-that he was going to sible, since that is the legal' measure both races. Bowlers. Balls. ens. Huns. ets. drop the company. Baily ...... 3 28 3 London, England, Oct. 5. Editor "PEACEFUL VALLEY." of their personal liability. Having VIGILANT WINS THE FIRST. 55 James It. Adams, the clown, Is now started the concern, King ...... 67 2 31 "Sporting Life:" Mr. Daly's London Sol Smith Russell reappeared at playing bis second year with "The Coun Thte first race was to have been ( lark ...... 85 3 11 programme is announced us follows; Daly's in "Peaceful Valley" a rather try Circus." Next season he is going oui They 'em,then proceed to trade with all who'll trust sailed October 5, but had to be declared I'uuerson ...... 10 1 1 uninteresting play by Mr. Edward E. at the head of No balls Daily, 1. For October, "Tlie Foresters;" Novem­ A company that will pluy Quite Irrespective of no race owing to the calm. On Satur­ ItUNS AT THE FALL ber, Mr. -Burnand's new comedy; Jan- Kidder. A grotesque, quaint, rather "Bobby Buttiiis," a combination of farce their capital; day, October 7, the race took place with OP EACH WICKET. specialties It's shady, Imt it's sanctified by custom, Philadelphia (first Inning) 10, 21, 21, 27, 36, nary, Henry James' new comedy; Feb­ unreal yokel carries the thread of a and pantomime. all the conditions favoring the race a 47, S5, ill, !I7, ll'.l. not too subtle Bank, railway loan, or Panama Canal. ruary, "As You Like It" and "Twelfth story from Peaceful Val­ With the cancellation of Annie Plxley's You can't embark on Trading too tremendous, cloudless sky, gentle breeze and flat Australia (first inning) 21, 37, 79, 83, 104, Night;" March, a ne>v adaptation from ley to New Y'ork and back again, and route, none of tlie cld-timc favorite seu- It's strictly tair and bass.-d on common sense; smooth sea. The start was practically 10C, 112, 122, 147, 153. the German, by Mr. Daly, with "The in the end marries an heiress, finds his bri'tto stars are now playing. Lottie and If you succeed your profits are stupendous, even, though the Vigilant was a few feet Philadelphia (second inning) 0, 0, 7, 25, 32, long lost sister and'wins M.'igglc Mitchell are also resting, and there And if 37, 45, 45, 91, 100. Last Word," "The Railroad of Love" a lawsuit. Mr. you fail pop goes your eighteen pence. ahead of the Valkyrie. Both yachts ran Australia (serond inning) 7. 22, 25, 26. and "Nancy Kidder has been generous to the star seems to be a good field for some young At the conclusion & Co." held in reserve for and not 11 lull t woman to start out in this line ol By eighteen pence the author means free, with spinnakers set. The spinnak­ of the match Cap­ einerarencies. kind to the support. They are work. the capital. ers were taken in and set again before tains Blackham and Patterfon choose Mr.' Duly, it is paid, contemplates the made to spout platitudes time worn Despite the satire running through the the yachts reached the stake. There sides and started an exhibition game, ones in many instances and speeches Loie Fuller and her suite sailed suddenly opera, is is bright which, as it was unfinished when stumps production of a play by Marion Craw- by the yard. for Kurope on Saturday last. Her smfilei and genial. The great­ was little breeze at first, but the wind ford. Hitting was caused by a cable message est comic hit is the Cabinet Council, gradually increased. The Vigilant thei were drawn, ended in a draw. Tlie OTHEK EVENTS. fiom the manager of which score then was: Blackham's team, 104; Miss Janette Steer will inaugurate In New Y'ork Monday night the Folies Bergeres discusses affairs of state and walked right away from the Valkyrie her managerial caretr at Terry's with "Die In Paris. The dispatch urged her to sal burlesques a negro minstrel troupe. till there was a mile between them Patterson's team, 1)5 for four wickets. Heimath," a strong but gloomy play as soon as possible, in order to begin her There is a new comedy by Sir William Young, by Sndermann, wap well acted at the season in the opera more than a Then the Valkyrie held ou. Bart., a son of the late Sir Charles In that play-house Oct. 14. suggestion of the opera of "Pinafore." Half an hour after the Valkyrie started trving Place Theatre. Tlie Hinrich Brans and Young, author of "Jim the Penman." Opera Company Hocy, who havfe been together The naval Flower of Progress is our on. her trip, the breeze freshened SPORTING NOTES. began its engagement for so ninny years, have annonr.ced theli friend Capt. Corcoran, K. C. B. Annie Rose next month is going to at the Garden Theatre with an excel­ decision to separate after the present £ bit. and both yachts increased thoii produce a new play by Paul Merritt,, at Though we are no longer hearts of oak speed somewhat. The Valkyrie seeing; An inter-collegiate chess turnamcnt will lent performance of both "Cavalleria son. They know their business better than take place during the Christmas holidays, a London Theatre. Douglas Gordon has anybody else can, of course, but we veut Yet we can steer and we can stoke; to h:ive n little more wind than JIM Rustieaiia" and "I1 Pagliacci." One of And tJinuks to coal and thanks to coke. in which Yale, Harvard, 1'riucetou and been engaged to support her. the events of the night was the debut ure to call their attention to "Punch's' rival, which accounted for the fact that Columbia will take part. Fred Horner's version of the French famous advice to young people about to gei We never run a ship ashore. she then gained 28s. Notwithstanding in grand opera of Mile. Rita Elandi, the married. The A .$1000 cup has been offered to the win­ farce "Durand •& Duraud," to be pro­ prima donna of the North American astonished courtiers exclaim: this advantage, the Valkyrie was mucli ner of a trial of speed between the (Turk duced in a few weeks at tlie Trafalgar Siengerfest, which was held in Cleve­ When E. S. Willard plays "Hamlet" 11 "What, never?" further to ibe leeward than the Vigi­ locomotives of England, France, Germany Square, is to be called "The Two John­ land, O., in July. Mile. Elandi ap­ will be in a version of his own, inadt Oorcoran replies, "Hardly ever." Then lant. There was no time after the and the United States, now on exhibition nies." from the first folio edition published by follows a hearty chorus: rioe was well under way when there w is at tlie World s Fair. The New York Cen­ peared as Santuzza and made a hit. Hominge & Condcll lu Itl23. Mr. Langdon Mitchell's drama, "De­ In Chicago on Monday night Mr. Felix Mr. Willard Then give three cheers and three cheers more any doubt of the result, unl.ss there tral uigine. No. 1CJ1), will be selected to declares that It Is not his Intention to For the tar who never runs his ship ashore. should be a represent this country, unless a speedier borah," rewritten and rechristeucd Morris produced a new play by Mrs. search after new readings, hut lo give ni radical change in either the one can be produced by another American "The Slave Girl," will be included in Burton-Harrison entitled "Evergreen," Interpretation of the entire play which The sentimental gems are numerous. direction or the volocily of the .vind road. Miss Isabel Pateman's repertoire. detailed mention of which is made else­ shall be as nearly adequate as possible In a beautiful duet between the tenor The Vigilant won by 5m. 48s. The of At the annual meeting of the National Paul M. Potter, through"The Era,"has wheres. At Hooley's Theatre M. Coquc- both as regards acticg aud scenic decora and soprano, the soprano sings: ficial time table, showing actual time Association of Amateur Oarsmen It was answered Mr. Robert Buchauan's lin andid Mme. Hading anpiappeared in "The tlon. Words of love too loudly spoken and computation of corrected time, ac­ decided that only clubs whose dues were charges of plagiarism in the matter of Taming of the Shrew. M. De Lair's Mrs. Annie Deland Flnegan died In King their own untimely knellj cording to the time allowance of liu paid to date were eligible to send a repre­ "Sheridan." One of his remarks is: version of Shakespeare's comedy in es­ New York Oct. 10. Mrs. Finegan, win Noisy vows are rudely broken, and JSs. given to the Valkyrie, is as sentative to meetings of the association, "Having served my apprenticeship . in sentially French. was known on the ctage by her maldei Soft the song of Philomel. follows: and that in case a representative or al­ dramatic criticism, I have no such opin­ At Philadelphia name of Annie Doland, was 55 years old Whisper sweetly, whisper lowly. START. ternate could not be present, lie might be Herne's "Shore and was well known to the theatre-goers Hour by hour and dny by day; Valkyrie ...... 11.25.00 represented by proxy, provided the proxy ion of Mr. Buchnnan's abilities that I Acres" was produced and created a de­ of 20 or 30 years ago, when she was n Sweet and lew as accents holy, Vigilant ...... j ^...... 11.25.00 had a certificate signed by the absent should care to borrow his ideas." cided impression. It is a strong domes­ member of Wallack's stock company. She Are the notes of lovers' lay. TURNING STAKE BOAT. delegate. The proxy must be a member of Florence St. John, in "The Mascot," tic drama. The scenes are located along was an intimate friend of the late Join One fine unaccompanied chorus runs Vigilant l.SO.OO the same club. has been clearing from £300 to £4000 a the shores of Maine and introduced to Brougham, and was one of those preseu Valkyrie 1.5S.OO The new steamship Lucania has broken at his deathbed. Ea^le eye in cloudland soaring, FINISHING TIME. the ocean week for the management. the stage a new and quaint character. Sparrow twittering on a reed, Vigilant . 3.S0.47 record, having made tlie trip During Mr. Irving's absence abroad The manuscript mentioned recently a Tiger in the jungle roaring, Valkyrie . 3.3S.23 from Liverpool to New York in 5<1., l.'lli. and 45ui. This is oUm. the entrance to the Lyceum Theatre will FELIX MORRIS ACTS WELL. existing in tho Town Library of Nucru Frlghttned fawn In grassy mead. ELAPSED TIME. faster than the be enlarged. berg, and containing 900 mcistcrgedicht Let tbe eagle, not the sparrovr, Vigilant . 4.05.47 record made by the Purls a year ago. The When and other poems, formerly attributed to a Be the object of your arrow; Valkjrie'. 4.13.23 Lucunia's average speed was 20.8 knots Charles Wyndham returns one His Play "Evergreen" is Hardly as shoemaker named Barthel Weber, hut nov FIl the tiger with your eye, CORRECTED TIME. an hour. The most remarkable day's run of his earliest productions will be a com­ Good as It Might be. recognized as coming from Ilans Sachs, h Pass the fawn In pity by; VIdlmit . 4.05.47 was the covering of 500 miles from noon edy by Lady Violet Greville. It is ru­ Chicago, Oct. 10. Felix Morris, who said to have been submitted for critlca Glory then will crown the day. Valeria' ...... 4.11.35 of the nth to noon of the Oth lust 12 mored that when Mr. Daly takes his examination to the well-known "Ilau Glory, glory, any way. AND ALSO THE SECOND. miles better than tlie best day's run of. is not without talent, has demonstrated The second race for the America's the Cnmpar.ia, which was, up company back to America, Wyndham that he is Sachs Kenner," Professor E. Goetze, o Encores are frequent. All the per to that will go into the Leicester without a play. He began Dresden. cup, over a triangular course1 of 30 miles time, the fastest on record-. It will bo many Square Thea­ last night the second week olj, his en­ formers .were called before the curtain years, the captain believes, before this tre. Klchard Stnhl's new opera, ':Shlng At the close, Gilbert was sailed Oct. !), and the Vigilant gagement as a star by presenting "Ev­ Ching," and Sullivan were proved an easy winner, finishing Him. day's run can be beaten. The exact time In order to protect his theatre against ergreen," a two-act character sketch by will run for weeks at the Gram twice called out. Sullivan shook Gilber of the Lucania was 5d., 13h. and 4">m. loss a manager has insured the life of Opera House this city. There is a broac heartily 35s. (corrected time) ahead of the Val Mrs. Burton Harrison, the novelist. comedy element running through fh« by the hand, There were kyrie. The conditions of both wind and his popularOct. - comedian for six months "Evergreen" delineates Virginia life of piece that cheers but no speeches. from 1. The sudden death of Fred the chief performers make th sea favored the cup challenger, but in 50 years ago. As a play it lacks vitality aost of. This, with the scenic display, tli windward and leeward sailing the Amer­ Leslie caused the Gaiety t» lose a great and action. Mr. Morris plays the part gorgeous costumes, and the catchy musk deal. constitute powerful factors Musical Notes. ican yacht proved the faster boat. Fol­ Hood's is a Blessing of an old-school major. He is the height In the strain Oldenburg has erected a lowing is the official summary of the Go-Won-Go Mohawk, the Indian ac­ appeal of the work to popular favor. I monument to To the suffering. Ever of politeness, the soul of honor, brave has evidently been Mr. Slant's chief pin- Liszt. 9 race from the start to the finish: tress from America, recently made her as a lion. since I «ai in camp in Lrndon He had long loved Penelope pose to satisfy the craving for cateh> James Pcakes has signed with Lillian Course triangular 10 milea to a leg 30 debut at the Elephant and Cus- Berkeley, but family troubles Ili-sstll. miles. 1862, tle. with much popular success. had part­ music, and although there are passages o when I caught a re­ ed them. He goes to the Mexican war, rare sentiment and harmony In his score Leoncavallo's "I Medici" will be pro Elapsed Correct^ vere cold, I have inflated George Conquest has just produced at yet It Is the swing, Start. Finish. Time. Time accompanied by his nephew, Tom Gar- the Incessant mofioi ducod In Italy next month. Valkjrie. with kidney trouble the Surrey an Irish-American military nett, and is desperately wounded. Tom and the melody of "Suing Chiug" that ei. E. E. Rice las purchased "Tobacco," t 11.25.00 3.02.24 3.37.24 3.35.3I and drama by J. W. Patmore tltle It to recognition VUlltnt . 11.25.00 2.50.01 3.25.01 3.25.01 severe pains in my back, called "Sons of Garnett is in love with Miss Gay Berk­ as one of the sue new opera by the librettist of "1492." Vigilant wins on corccted time 10 minutes aui Erin." The concluding acts of the drama eley, niece of Penelope. They return cesses of the season. Hans Sommer's new opera, "Saint Folx,' 35 seconds. and have been unable to j take place in America during the civil after many hardships, and a double The National Conservatory of Music o will scarcely be produced at Munich uexi First 5Fark. Second Mark. do any heavy work. After war. It was received on the opening wedding follows. America announces that for the Secone year. Vigilant ...... 1.06.35 1.58.5! I had the Kf'P '"at apring night with Annual Conoours. the subjects of prize Valkyrie ...... 1.11.20 2.05.52 vociferous applause. The Hcope The opera "Miles Standlsh," by Lorenzo I bad a bad cough, was Bessie Hatton, the daughter of Mr. Morris' work is lim­ and general conditions shall bo as follows Perigozzo, will be produced at Verona Gain, Vigilant First leg, 4m. 45s.; SOCOIH of Joseph ited. The play is (his leg 4m. 126.; third very weak, in fact my Hattan, who appeared in America three talky, without action, For the best grand or comic opera (opera month. leg, 3m. 20s. Total. 12m sys­ and in some instances the accent can comlque), in one act, $1000; for the bes 23>. Loss allowance, 1m. 48s. Time, 10m. 35e, tem was coiupUtt-ly run years ago with E. S. Willard. is the libretto for a grand Emil Paur, the new conductor of the Courses, First leg, S. W. by S.; second leg. only be called Southern by a violent or comic opera (oper. Boston Symphony Orchestra, has arrivei down. I trie) a bottle of author of a novel just published, called stretch of the imagination. The accent comique), $300; for the best symphony lu tbls country. B. % S.; thirii leg, N. N. W. % W. Aetna] "Enid Lyle; a Romance of the Convent $300; for tho best overture and st.-irtiug time Vigilant, 11.20.19; Valkyrie, 11.- Hood1 * Stranjjarilla aud it mad" me feel no much and the acting of Mr. Morris are splen­ cantata Rubinstein's sacred opera, "Moses." wll 25.21. and the Stage." did. Miss Jans Stuart as Gay Berkeley $200; for the best string quartette, $100 be produced In Vienna butter that I have taken nix b.>ttl»«. It bai dona Fred Horner's adaptation of "Cham- Manuscripts must be sent In for examina on Dec. 3 by tin The third race was to have been presented a realistic picture of a young tlon to the National Conservatory of Musi Society of Frlenda of Music. sailed October 11, but after alternate pignol Malgre Lui," the same version Virginia belle. Arthur Byron as Toui Coronaro, the Italian composer, Is a that Char'es Frehuian's comedians are of America, 12C and 128 East Seventecut spells of racing, drifting and waiting Garnett played the dashing lover ac­ street, New York, before Nov. 15, 1S1U: work on an opera entitled, "Claudia." I for wind, tlie yachts gave up the con playing here, is a success at the Court, ceptably. A distinct bit of fine character Each composition requiring the co-opera Is based on George Sand's "Claudie." HoodV^Cures test at the where a capital company that includes tlon of an orchestra for Its performane The young French composer, X. Leroux expiration, of the time limit \vonders for rue, us I have n')t bi-*D *o five from mv work was the part of Dennis, the old It was lone after dark when the crack Charles Groves, Weodon Grossmith, C. colored servant, played by Frank must Include the orchestral score. Th has turned Longfellow's "Evaugeline" Inti old pains ami troubles-ince the war.' WiiutxJ B. orchestral parts need only be furnlshet an opera, which Carvalho yachts abandoned the drifting match off H. Brooktiold, Seymour Hicks, Pattie Hatch. An aroma of ''Old Shady" will produce a HAKF.R. North r»mlirolii>, Muw. (!ct HOOD'-. Browne and Ellaliue Terriss, is engaged by the successful competitors. The pubil the Opera Comlque. Highlands Beach. They were fullj haunted him, and in the second act, in a award , oful prizesvil<.V!i will be made ou or abou Washington seven miles from the Hood's Pills cur«* iitti»e:t, »ii;it In* i t -cue, in presenting it scene Is to have a new musical or finish and they with his young mistress. Gay; he | March 14, 1S84. ganizatlon, to b« kuowu an ttie Natioua had been sailing for six hour*. gestiutt, blliounut-u*. SuU bj all druggist*. Oct. 14 THE SPORTHSTG 11

ack, is by far the best man among Ixeter is under the same rule, Cap- between Princeton and Harvard ia New innched his man on the jaw thrice iu liose trying for the position. He kicks ain Rogers will endeavor to wipe out York City. accession in the sixth round. Sullivan FOOTBALL fell, but does not tackle hard enough at ast year's defeat. The following is As yet Yale's team shows a tendency to THE RING. got rattled and clinched, throwing his narter. Dwight, '90, and Poe, '97, have he schedule: Sept. 23, Boston Latin; fumble the ball. nan. As he rose Sullivan swung, but een struggling for the position, but Sept. 27, Clerks (of Exeter); Sept. 30, In Cochran Yale has a player that she uissed. He was cautioned by the ref- SCHEDULE ARRANGED. either can play with Morse, who filled West Roxbury Athletics; Oct. 4, Bow- may ftel proud of. THE LEEDS-ERNST FIGHT. >ree. Hall, Prluceton'g big guard, is not as Kammer was caught napping twice in ie position of quarter last year. King doin College; Oct. 1, Tufts; Oct. 11, quick as he should be. DATES FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP as been pl.iying right half the last few >pen; Oct. 14, second eleven's game; THE ATLANTIC CITY WONDER AN he seventh round and received two ays, though most of his time has been Oct. 16, Williams College; Oct. 18, Corbett has gteatly strengthened the Har- lingers on the head. Sullivan rushed CONTESTS OF THIS SEASON. ccupied in coaching the new men. At L'ech.; Oct. 21, open; Oct. 25, Brown vards back of the line. EASY WINNER, ind was met with straight lefts iu the 19 other half Ward, '95, has been show- Jniversity: Oct. 29, open; Nov. 1, Har­ Cornell's eleven appears to be ramer ^ighth round. A big lump showed under A Deadlock in the Intercollegiate weak at defensive work. The Brooklyn Lad Knocked Out In ig up well and has put himself ahead vard 'Varsity; Nov. 4, Yale first; Nov. Ten Princcton graduates arc coaching Cammer's eye in this round. Nothing Foot Ball Association Over the f his competitors. He runs well and 11, Phillips Exeter, at Exeter. foot ball teams this year. Eight Rounds—Ernst Game, But was done in the ninth. Kammer closed Undergraduate Rule, Which Stili ackles in good style and gains ground K. M. LESTESB. At Wllllamstown, Oct. 7, Williams beat Leeds Too Clever For Him—De­ he bout by leading for Smith's jaw and early every time. anding heavily. The bout was declared Stands—Details of the Meeting. Laurestes, of Troy, 1(5 to 0. tails of the Fight—The Sullivau- Barnett, who played half in the Penn- WEAK IN THE LINE. Lanrle Bliss has got the West Point x draw. ylvania game last year, has been tried cadet team In fine condition. Kammer Bout, Etc. The Intercollegiate Foot Ball Asso­ ery little this season, owing to the num- 'orneH's Team to be Made Almost University of Michigan beat Detroit A. Shoulder Hits. ciation met at the Windsor Hotel, New7 er of ne.v candidates trying for that po­ Entirely Out of New Material. C. by 6 to 0, at Detroit, Oct. 7. Nearly two thousand lovers of the Steve O'Donnell, the Australian heavy­ York, Oct. 7. tion. Barnett is a good half back and Ithaca, N. Y., Oct. 9. With the pres- Gray, the Harvard half back, la hobbling istie sport saw Horace Leeds, of At- weight, is trying to get on a fight with The meting was called to order at in undoubtedly hold his position against jnt year the outlook for a prospercus around on crutches, the result of a sprain­ autic City, knock out Billy Ernst, of oe Choynskl. 0 o'clock, with the colleges represented uy of the new men. oot ball season is unusually gloomy. ed ankle. irooklyu, in the arena of the Coney It is stated that the Leeds-Ernst fight is as follows: Yale, Captain F. A. Hinkey WHERE PRINOETON IS STRONG. Katon, Yale's new half back, Is one of he last at Coney Island previous to the Oarly last spring it was known that but the coming players. He handles himself Island Athletic Club, Oct. 9. The battle oud Manager W. E. Holler; Princeton, Rosengnrten, the Lawrenceville man, "ew of the old players would return, asted eight rounds, during which the Jorbett-Mitchell contest. Captain T. G. Trenchard, President J. playing well, but is too slow in start- like a veteran. Martin Denny, the Australian light­ McN. Thompson and Treasurer Kdward ind from time to time even this number The Cornell foot ball team will play the New Jersey boxer clearly showed his weight champion, has been matched to ig, both with the ball and in the inter- las been diminished till by Sept. 1 only superiority over his opponent. Ernst next month. Mnnn, of the Foot Ball Association; erence. Altraan and Robb are also try- University of Minnesota at Minneapolis on Ight Joe Lambert iu London Pennsylvania, Captain H. A. Mackey foung. White, and Curtis, of last year's Thanksgiving Day. displayed remarkable gameiiess. This Billy Layton, of Des Moines, and George ig for the positions behind the line. In earn, had returned. Wesleyan hasn't a team to speak of, cutest was the star bout of the even- >a Blanche, the ''Marine," have been and Manager Newton, and Wesleyan, ie line Princeton is strong. In fact Manager Judd, Captain Gordon being The tragic death of George P. With- but she has a voice in intercollegiate con­ ng, being preceded by a ten round matched to fight Oct. '£1 for a $2000 purse. lere are only two positions in the line Tbee on Lake Champlain, while he- fabs more's the pity. argument, in which Jim Sullivan and "Zeke" Abrahams does not seem to absent. ft vacant by last year's team, namely, oically trying to save a drowning com­ What Princeton sadly lacks is systematic Charley Kammer, both of New York, have lost faith in Solly Smith's pugilistic TUB CHAMPIONSHIP SEASOX. ackle and left end. At tackle Church, rade, seemed the final blow that took coaching. Why not hli-e some of the many were the principals. The curtain ability, and now offers to match him The first business was the schedule, )", is putting up the best game of any iwtiy the existing hopes. He had been Yale foot ball tutors V raiser resulted in a draw, the referee against young Griffo, of Australia. which was adopted as follows: f the new men trying for that position, 'lected to captain the team, and it was Yale fathered the farcical undergradu­ Joe Walcott, the New England colored Octohor 28 Prim-oton vs. Weslpyan, flt Man- ate enactment, but she wouldn't give it >eing unable to render any other de­ ight-weijjht, offers to fight Austin Gib- fe is strong, nervy and very aggressive. bought that his efforts alone could put cision at the close. battiiu Field, Ntw York. Keferoe not selected. IcAuley, who played left end in the new life iuto the already lagging or­ decent burial last week. >ous, Harry Tracy, Mike Hftrris or any November 4 Princeton vs. University of Penn­ 'eiinsylvania game last year, is playing Phil King is rapidly getting into fighting It was a quarter to ten o'clock when ther man in the world at 133 pounds. sylvania, at Philadelphia. Referpe Dashiel, of ganization. But this was not to be. trim, anil will begin regular work on the Jeeds and Ernst climbed through the The proposed fight between Jack Demp- Lehigh; alternate, Arthur Cuiuuock, of Har­ eniarkably well in that position this iVitherbee's death left only three of last Prlucetons In a day or so. sey and Dick Rurge is off, according to all vard. ear. Captain Trenchard, at right end, _'opes. Both appeared to be in superb ear's team to return, and the few new If Cant. Waters' plans are carried out, condition, each having scaled in at the accounts. Judge Newton, the matchmaker November 4 Tale TB. Wi'sleyan, aft New 5 not ploj-ing in his usual form, as he audidates who presented themselves to of the Coney Island Athletic Club, has HavtMi. Referee not selected. as been so much occupied with the Harvard will use the flying wedge to break stipulated weight, 133 pounds. They November 11 Yale vs. University of Pennsyl­ he coach were anything but promising. through her opponent's line. 'ought to a finish for a purse of $2500, -efused to offer a purse for the fight. vania. 1'laee not selected; either Philadelphia ther men. iVith all these inauspicious omens low­ Harvara needs a guard, according to the The Metropole Club, of Providence, of- of which the loser received $500. Leeds 'ers a $1000 purse for a fight between Mick or New York. Heferee W. A. Brooks, of Har­ ering about him, Mr. C. M. Johanson, critics, who unite in declaring that that was seconded by Dominick McCaffrey vard; alternate, Aler. Moffatt, of Princeton. THERE MAY BE A CHANGE. vho for the two years past has been Is the weak spot on the team. )unn, of Australia, and Dick O'Brlen, of November 22 Wesleyan vs. University of Penn­ aptaiu of the team, has taken the ma- The probability is that Yale and Har­ and Frank White, of New York, and Lewiston. As the Australian is a 150- sylvania, at Philadelphia. Referee not selected. vard will depend upon mass plays almost :Iarry Lawrence, of Atlantic City, N. lound man he would be too heavy tor . Scheme Brewing to Organize a :eriul at hand and is working hard to O'Brien. November 30 Yale vs. Princeton, at N"e\v York. develop a team. entirely, with, of course, the end plays. J. His timer was Al Richards, of Referee W. A. Itrooks; alternate, not selected. New Intercollegiate League. In practice Brewer, of Harvard, can Philadelphia. Ernst's seconds wore Dan '"Ted" Pritchard, the middle-weight Yale and Pennsylvania are undecided New York, Oct. 10. Will the Inter- Osgood, the famous half back, has from the field on the 40-yard c-hamplon of England, says he will come gone to tlie University of Pennsylvania, kick goals Liallpgher, Hugh Winters, Joe McCar­ and fight "Dan" Creedon to wtiere they should play their game. Yale ollegiate Foot Ball Association be dis- mark. He is also a magnificent punter. thy and Joe Burke. Billy McGibbinly 'o Am. I'ica wanted to play at Manhattan Field, but olved and a new organization of six so new material must be found to put 9 the Columbia A. C. i finish, provided a purse of SGOOO is jack of the line. Several men are traili­ At Washington Oct. acted as his second. iffered for the contest and he Is allowed the Quakers claimed that the game- olleges be formed in its place? From team managed to score against Pennsyl­ BY ROUNDS. J500 for expenses. ng for half backs, of whom Robbins, vania University, the score being 22 to 6. THE FIGHT would be more of a financial success if ie present aspect of affairs this question Colonel Hopkins offers to match "Tom" played in Philadelphia. The matter was uiy be answered practically in the af- White and Dyer are the most prom- Lloyd, the University of Pennsylvania's The battle by rounds was as follows: Kouml 1. When they squared off for an Tracy, the Australian welter-welgttt, left unsettled. As Captain Gordon, of rmatiye, unless the undergraduate rule sing. But what is wanted most of all new centre, has made such a good impres­ against "Dick" Bnrge, of England. Btwfle, s heavy men in the line. This is where sion In practice that he will be kept there. opening Leeds' advantage iu reach and Wesleyan, was not present, no ref- abolished after Jan. 1. The deadlock 'icight was apparent. Kriist, however, ap­ who Is disappointed over his fallur* t6 oree was selected for the games to be the Intercollegiate Association's he team is lamentably weak. Until Harvard men feel sore over the talk of peared to be the sturdier. No time was ari-ange a match with Dempsey, will played by Wesleyan. The Yale-Prince- leeting, last Friday night, was a most new material is found to strengthen the Yale dropping Harvard unless the crimson ost iu sparring. Ernst went at bis man probably give Tracy a chance. ton game was set down for November ufortunate thing in the estimation of MMitre, there is small hope of Cornell Is willing to play Princeton as Yale does. ike a cyclone and landed lightly on the Peter Jackson Is in New York, where 30, providing that date is Thanksgiving oot ball enthusiasts. It created a naking an acceptable showing against Dartmouth's eleven is already in a badly body. Leeds clinched to avoid punishment ie will remain for another week. Peter crippled condition. Huff, Little, Uaudail mil for a few moments they remained s looking remarkably well and weighs Day. __ reach between Princeton and Pennsyl- ^inceton in New York on October 21, Jones are all on the injured Yale and r against Harvard on November 4. and Capt. ocked. When the referee parted them Krnst .'J7 pounds. He says that he is making THE UNDERGRADUATE RULB. ania on tha one hand and list.. igaln rushed, swinging his right viciously, noney, saving it, and moving along with As soon as the schedule business had Vesleyan on the other. unmg, who played right end so well That Amherst has a weak team was >ut the blow went wide of its mark, and the world like any ordinary citizen. been disposed of Mackey, of Pennsyl­ CORNELL DECEIVED. ast year, is practicing at full back, and -overt by the easy manner in which the Leeds countered lightly on the body. They Dominlck O'Malley Is no longer presi­ vania, spoke upon the advisability of re­ It is generally believed that Cornell s sure to fill the place acceptably. Barr, Sarvaril players made holes in her rush unched again and Ernst planted two hot dent of the Columbian Athletic Club, hav- scinding the undergraduate rule, and ad representatives in this city on the vho was captain of the 'Varsity crew line Saturday. ight hauders over the heart, pushing the ug resigned and returned to his home In wound up by moving that the rule be ight of the meeting, but they were un- ast spring, has been chosen captain Should Brewer, Harvard's full back, get Atlantic City man to the ropes. When New Orleans. The men who put up the stricken from the constitution. A se­ ble to find the association's delegates, )f the eleven since Witherbee's death, knocked out before the seasou is over, they broke away Le?ds tried to land his money to run the club blame his lack of cret ballot was taken with the result iey were here to make formal applica- ind is playing in his old place with his Capt. Waters haa a good man for his ight, but his arm was held and the blow judgment for getting It iuto Its present isual vim as left guard. place In Hoag. went wild. Just as the gong sounded trouble. of 2 to 2. It wns pretty well under­ 011 for membership in the association, Leeds lauded two good left hand body "Jim" Davls, champion of Wisconsin, stood that Pennsylvania and Prince- ut were balked. The Cornell men were Manager Brown and Coach Johanson Moffatt, Ames and Homans have given idle. Already there are Princeton a great reputation for star full blows. was knocked out by "Jack" Everhardt ton voted together. Wesleyan, as t the Fifth Avenue Hotel, and were lave not been backs. This year, however, she lacks a Round 2. Leeds led and Icnded a hard lefire the Annourdale Athletic Club, in usual, acted as the tail to the Yale kite. old by a Yale man, so it is claimed, dine 40 candidates out and in training. quick, hard, low punter. nnch on Ernst's stomach and followed Kansas city, October 3. The fight lasted Then Mr. Mackey moved that the fol­ int the meeting would be held in that Overy afternoon at 3 o'clock they are In the opinion of the New York "World" with a hard on the jaw. Erust came 28 rounds. It was a merciless contest lowing rules, which are in vogue between ostelry. Cornell waited and then went een on I'ercy Field, where they are it would "be a pleasant change If men >ack with two swift punches on the jaw. rom start to finish. Both men were Harvard and Pennsylvania, be substi­ ome. rained in passing the ball, punting, Instead of 'smart' youths were delegated A second later Leeds rushed and got a n-Jiy used up. Now it turns out that Pennsylvania and 'ailing on the ball, and then they line to represent colleges at annual meetings." clip on the jaw that staggered him. Just The criminal cases against the Cohim- tuted for the undergraduate rule: before the bell rang Leeds struck Ernst >iau Club have gone over until December "No student in any of the institu­ 'rincetou are working to oust Wes- ip for a practice game, lasting for half Harvard men say "Cornell won't be in it a terrible blow on the stomach. Ernst .11 hour. A run of half a mile is then with the stronger colleges this year." Then 11, and it is probable that the injunction tions of this association who is not a eyan from the association, and elect was staggered and all but out. The bell iromlntiiig O'Mnlley from using the arena 'ornell to the vacancy. If this scheme akeu to complete the day's work, why not play Princeton and show what yon saved him. regular student in the college or scien­ can do against a really representative will be dissolved. In that case the of- tific school, and no regular student in s successful there will be a split, and ohanson is untiring in his efforts, and Round 3. Ernst agoin forced the flght- icials expect to have the Griffo-Lavigue 'ale will either withdraw from the ns- t is due largely to him that the team team? ug. oiming a vicious right bander for the two weeks? either of these departments who has Capt. Trenchard, of Princeton, says he light to take place within played in an intercollegiate con­ ociation and form a dual league with s in any form at all. law. Leeds paw it coming and ducked Young Griffo, the Australian feather- ever The alumni, too, are taking a livelier believes in the early selection of his play­ leverly out of- the way. Ernst fought test upon a class or university team of farvard, or Princeton and University of ers, so that a perfect system of team work very aggressively, and in the clinches, veigbt champion, whose fight with "Kid" any college or university shall be per­ 'enusylvania will pull out, and, with ntcrest, and are giving the team their may prevail by the time the big games which were frequent, tried his best to -ivinge was prevented recently by Gover­ mitted to play until he has resided one /ornell, attempt to form a new associ- upport. Bacon, '9'2, is to assist in the are played. wrench Leeds' neck from its socket. PJrnst nor Matthews, is after George DIxon. tion consisting of Harvard, Priuceton, oaching, as is also Sawyer, '91, and Receiver Freedman, of Manhattan F'teltl, \gain tried to \i, nd his right, but Leeds Ie offers to flght Dixon to a finish at academic year at the institution he rep­ lanson, '93. of the Law School. In 20 pounds and bet $5000. Griffo has resents and passed tl)e annual examina­ Iniversity of Pennsylvania and Cor- It-tends to offer every ii duceuieut to Yale stopped it cleverly with Ms left ami smu9h- icver been defeated, and has beaten the tions upon a full year's work. But ell. ho games which Cornell has played, the and Pennsylvania to play their cham­ M! the Brooklynite over the heart. The lat­ icst men In Australia. nothing contained in this section shall, IN A BAD TANGLE. venkness and the falling off from last pionship game iu New York City instead of er caught Lewis napping as the bell ear's standard have been too evident. Philadelphia. "onncled a'td landed a right harder on the Jim Gibbons, In answer to McAtiliffe's during the calendar year 189.1, disqual­ College foot ball at the present time Osgood. the crack half back, ought to be "aw that made the Jerseyman stagger. jhallenge to fight Austin Gibbons for a ify anyone who would be eligible under not at all harmonious. There is a Konnd 4. It looked as if the fight would 110,000 purse, said he would accept Mc- Induced to play for the University of Penn­ was pre-existing rules. vrungle between Harvard and Prince- YALE DELIGHTED sylvania this year instead of going to Cen­ ie a short one when this umii'i opened. \uliffe s deft any time the latter 011 over an annual game, Harvard ~/ceds ied for the head and missed. The villing to meet his brother. McAnllffe "No student, whether he has repre­ tral America, where foot ball is rated sec­ ays he must first receive the stake which sented one or more colleges, shall take eing opposed to one. Then there is of ond to bull fighting as a sport. lien got to close quarters. Ernst g'ttlr.g With the Rapid Develop;\ion<. £ and Prlncetnn almost c\une to terms f«* oparriuB rui . t i ,!,. ... « '"-i- t-eight of HeuiltfcKj', mm' jack mircu, year of probation mentioned in rule II he year by the loss of such players as it sprles or gami-3. *aic, however, ri-niscd laud swing, but Ernst dodged it meery. Ight-weight champion of Texas. The battle shall be excluded and also any year lost ity of Pennsylvania combine over the to make a slight concession and matters >eds atoned for his failure a moment mid-graduate rule, and a row between Winter and Wallis from the rush line, reverted to the old unsatisfactory status. vas hot from the start. Burke doing most to a student by illness. But this rule he Bliss brothers and McCormick from ater by smashing Ernst haul oil the body if the fighting and rushing his man all shall not during the calendar year 1893 Joruell and Yale because of the form- The Important games of Saturday, Oct. vith his left and knocking the H.ooki.vnlte >ver the ring. Flusher was badly winded r's inability to be recognized by the lack of the line, has passed away and 7, resulted as follows: At Brooklyn Yale, ac'iin-it tl>o ropes. Leeds tried tne same ind punished in the first half of the light. disqualify any one who would be ill Yale men are now looking forward to 10; Crescents, 0. At Bethlehem Princo- jlow again but was unsuccessful and re- eligible under pre-existing rules." itter. The National Club, of London, is mak- SCHEMING FOR A NEW LEAGUE. .be great games, confident that their ton. 12: Lehigh. 0. At Cambridge Har­ Ived a right hand counter on the jaw ug an effort to get the fight between When this was put to a vote Prince- eleven will equal anr of the famous vard. .'S2; Amherst, 0. At Middletown .-.at made his teelh rattle. They were Corbelt which is ton and Pennsylvania declared In favor The Harvard and Princeton grad­ Wesleyan, 18: Trinity, 0. At I'hiladel- sparring when the gong sounded. 'ctcr Jackson and Jim who held a meeting in this city oams which have yearly represented the jooked for next June, providing Corbett is of it, but Yale and Wesleyan were still ates, hia Pennsylvania, 30; Columbia A. C., 0. Itniipd 0. Not a scratch was seen on lot defeated by Mitchell. The club has had ome time ago, have been at work, in university. Swarthmore has a valuable man for Ither man as they faced each other. Both together and voted against it. declaration that a INDIVIDUAL 1IEXTIOV. ooked fresh, with Leeds the stronger. me taste of big purses, and was quite a TRYING ANOTHER TACK. pite of Harvard's athletic trainer in Dr. J. K. Shell, who is oser on the Jackson and Slavin light. The a me with Princeton for this year is Some of the players are just recover- imsldered one of the best all-round de- Leeds led for the head with a swing.which .nurse was $10,000, and the club had to Still the Pennsylvania men had an­ ut of the question. These men have ng from the stiffness brought on by -elopers in Amirica. He has brought out was ducked. He swung for the jaw and Iraw on Its surplus to pay it. Corbett has other card to play. Mr. Mackey moved een joined by graduates of the Uni- nolent exercise in the field after a ome clever men in track athletics, and nUsed. then tried a right upper out with '>een asked if he would fight Iu London in that the undergraduate rule be stricken ersity of Pennsylvania, Cornell and summer's outing of inactivity, and wartlunore's foot ball eleven has won the .lie left, landing on .he Brooklyn lad's he event of his winning from Mitchell. from the playing rules. He argued hampionship of Pennsylvania three times neck. Ernst landed on Leed's face, and He expressed himself as willing to do so, 'ale. Their scheme is to form a six- luring the next two weeks developments n the past four years. he latter retaliated with a terrible right that as the playing rules governed foot [ub league, to abolish the present Inter- >f all sorts are expected. There are on the jaw. Ernst fell fai'-ly and squarely, providing the. club offered the largest ball in universities, colleges and schools ollegiate Association and the under- :he usual cripples hobbling about the Tufts College has arranged the following )ut got up and ran to his corner. This nirso. It is tot thought, however, that the the country over, the rule was decidedly schedule: Oct. 14, Boston A. A. at College FCnglish club can afford to bid as high as raduate rule, and to substitute for Minpus, and it is feared that young :Iill; Oct. 18, Harvard at Cambridge; Oct. was the first time Leeds used his right for clubs in this country. out of pit ce. He claimed that it was exist- ;he head. ie latter the agreement already Ad'eo's chances for succeeding McCor­ 21, Weslevan at Middletown; Oct. 25. Cor­ Round 7 Erust came out of his corner William A. Scholl. the president of the a dead letter as far as the Yale-Harvard ig between Harvard and the University mick at quarter back are not at all nell at Ithaca; Oct. 28, Worcester "Polys" )lympic Club, of New Orleans, is In New game at Springfield is concerned, as it Worcester; Nov. 1, Yale at New Haven; rather shaky, while Leeds wns active as a has already declared that she f Pennsylvania. iright, owing to a badly sprained ankle, kitten and smiling. They fiddled around York City. In regard to the Olvmpie Club's Harvard A meeting was held at an uptown rlis injuries, however, gave Thorn, a Vov. 8, Dartmouth at Hanover; Nov. 11, for a moment, when Leeds drove his man ifl'er of $2r>.000 for Jim Corbett and will not be governed by it. This was lub yesterday, and those present rlill House School boy, an opportunity irown at Providence; Nov. 15, Williams at Into a corner and hit him hard over the .'liarley Mitchell to fight for, Srholl said also lost, like the first two motions, by themselves to work diligently Williamstown. licart with a right bander. He followed the offer will remain good until the rival >ledged :o jump into the breach and now his champions fight. When he was informed a yote of 2 to -2. vith their respective colleges. They1 will work is the talk of the campus. If he In the practice play Tuesday of the this up with a right hand smash on the A DEADLOCK. ttempt to enlist Walter Camp, who is Wesleyau team at Middletown, Fuller, jaw that appeared to stagger the Brook- that Stanton Abbott had refused to light does not find a permanent place on the itG, the 'Varsity guard, had his arm lyulte. The latter, however, appeared to Andy Bowen Mr. Stoll stated that it was Hinkey and Holter, the Yale men, mown to be in favor of abolishing the eleven, he will be an Al substitute and la pre- Bowen's suggestion that Abbot t should bo continually in a corner during the jroken. Hurt, last year's half back, be playing 'possum, for he suddenly were indergraduate rule. They will also ap­ sure of the position next year. Dyer .-ented from playing by a dislocated straightened up when he got an opening required to post an additional $2no and not meeting. At one time the Princeton dele­ roach ex-Captaiu Cumuock, of Har­ las not been training since he came shoulder.The outlook for Saturday's game and came near landing his furious right on 'ie Olympic Club's. He expected, however, gates tried to convert them, but it turn­ vard, and endeavor to have him use jack from Travers Island, and it is with Trinity Is, however, good. Grant, the vital mark. Leeds then feinted him on that the match would be arranged. Presi­ ed out to be of no avail. lis influence in favor of the scheme, nore than likely that Armstrong, who ;rainer.in Held athletics last year at Har­ and landed a right over the heart that dent Scholl wjll return to New Orleans Iu At midnight the meeting of the dele­ o that with Harvard and Yale brought vard, is training the team. also raised Ernst off his feet. >Erust clinch­ time to see the Levy ami Gorman nght, played in the Brown game last Wednes- Kutgers College will have a strong foot ed to avoid the medicine he was receiving. which takes place in the Olvmpie Club on gates voted to adjourn through sheer ex­ ver to their way of thinking it is lay, will find a place as one of the half $1000 purse. ' haustion. The Pennsylvania and Prince- bought that the task of organizing the tiall eleven this season. George Ludlow As the bell rang Leeds lauded a left bander Oct. 17. for a lacks. Butterworth, Eaton and Hart las been chosen captain. The men will on the body that almost doubled his roan ton men came out decidedly dissatisfied. lew association will be comparatively ire all hustling for a place behind the »lay iu the following positions: Conovcr, up. Ernst was groggy when he went to his They said that Wesleyan had not acted asy. By this means there will be a. ine, and the former, being experienced, entre; Carpenter and Kamney, guards: corner. fairly, being merely governed by Yale est of skill between all of the big rivals, l>yke and Van Slyke, tackles; Loud and Round 8 Ernst led for the stomach with THE TRIGGER. in everything. They also declared that and the championship season can be will probably succeed. Van Hee. ends: Van Dyck or Deniso, his left, landing lightly. Ernst punched if the undergi'iidunte rule remained in played through without the bickering WORKING FOR A PLACE. quarter back; Gale and Ludlow. half backs, Leeds In the jaw and received a hard THE SHOOTING CHAMPIONSHIP. force their teams would be so weakened ind wrangling which have become so The candidates for the line are numer­ id Mason or Poland, full back. dip on the side of the head. Ernst came that there might be a serious contro­ listasteful to all lovers of the game. ous. McCrea, Stillman and Hickox The foot ball season In the South opened hack with a smash on the jaw. Lee,ds The AVorM's Fair Tourney Results In case the scheme meets with ap­ hold the centre beyond competition, Oct. 7, and a large crowd saw Johnny rushed his man to the ropes and swung _his versy. while Hinkey and1 Greenway are equally I'oe's University of Virginia team defeat right squarely on Ernst's jaw, and then in Charles Grim's Triumph. In other words, it would not take a proval the new association will prob- put the finishing touch to his work with tbly consist of Harvard, Y'ale, Prince- firm on the ends. Messier and Holcomb liichmond College. The day was very hot, For two days, October 5 and 0, the great deal of wire-pulling to break up are now playing tackles. Messier was nit the plav was lively and at times sharp. IL left hand swing on the other side of the crack shots of the country blazed away the present Intercollegiate Association on, University of Pennsylvania. Cor- Interference and good tackling drew file law. The Brooklyn boy staggered away lell and one other college, to be selected substitute last year, and is the best at live pigeons at Watson's park. Burn- and form a new one. As it is, the un­ man in the position that Yale has at applause 01 the spectators. Two 20-minute from the ropes and lauded on the floor side. It was the gret test live bird shoot dergraduate rule stands, but there is a from Amherst, Dartmouth, Columbia, lialves were played, with a result of 32 to like a log, face dowrward. The time of the ir Brown, as any of these is considered present. Cross, captain of the Fresh­ In favor of the University of Virginia. bout was sixty-five seconds. of the year and the winner, Charles chance that it may be wiped out later. man crew: Cochrau, Browne and Mur­ While the roforoc. „*..<..» ———— «.- prim, of Clear Lake TP not only cap­ referable to Wesleyan. Secretary Ebbets, of the Brooklyn Base prostrate man counting the necessary tured tne \vorms Fair chuirpioW.i,,, phy .ire all looking and working for a Ball ('lub. has closed with the Crescent but landed $(!00 in money and' a hand­ Yale as an Obstructionist. place on the eleven. Athletic Club for the use of Eastern Park ten seconds it was noticed that Ernst's Foot ball affairs are in a tangle which AN DOVER AT WORK. by the latter for Its series of foot ball body trembled perceptibly. It was fully some and commemorative trophy to the colleges could straighten out by the games this fall, as follows: Oct. 14 Cres­ five minutes before he could be taken boot. exercise of a little discretion. Yale's A Strong Team to be Put in the HOW YALE FEELS cent vs. Princeton. Oct. 21 Crescent vs. from the ring. Leeds was greeted with The contest was at 100 live birds position on the undergraduate rule it Field in '94. University of Pennsylvania. Oct. 28 tremendous applause. After the fight and the entrance fee was $125. The is which is causing the difficulty. She is Andover, Mass., Oct. 10. Editor About That Troublesome and Ob­ Crescent vs. ————. Nov. 4 Crescent vs. Ernst said that he threw his left shoul­ gi ns were limited to 12 bores, weighing noxious Undergraduate Rule. . Nov. 7 Crescent vs. Wesleyan. eight pounds, and the rise was 30 yards understood to desire the disruption of the 'Sporting Life" At last the base ball Nor. 11 Crescent vs. Orange. der out m the first lound. present association and the formation season of 1893 is a drlpam of the past, New Haven, Ct., Oct. 11. Yale's suc­ FOUGHT TO A DRAW. for all guns. There were but 12 con­ of a dual league with Harvard. This cessful efforts to effect the retention of Manager C. H. .TucTd, of the Wesleyan '.Tim" S'.iUivajv and Charles Karamer, testants, but they comprised the crack­ rhie voice of the umpire is no longer Foot Ball Association, has announced the jacks of the contingent. Grim killed 96 is no particular disgrace to her, but she heard. But all the college fields of our the undergraduate rule as the member­ following schedule of games for the sea­ both of New York, opened the evening's has unfortunately chosan to accomplish country are alive with brains and mus* ship standard of the Intercollegiate Foot son: October 1,'t, Amhprst "Aggies," at sport -in..-a ten round' bout. Sullivan birds. J. A. It. Elliot t, of Kansas City. her object by the means of "politics." cle, all trying for positions upon the Ball Association have put the opposing Middletown: Octdber 18, Trinity, at Har­ weighed 151.pounds and Kanuucr 15(1 was unsteady at the start, missing 0 Now there ace no politics so absurdly varsity f>'«>t ball teams. And in..rthW members of that body in an unainiable vard: October 21. Tufts, at Midilletown; iM'iiiids. "Ed Stoddard, of Brooklyn; out of 10 birds, but hs finished .strong, dangerous to their devotees as oollegt respect Phillips Andover is #ot far'-be- frame of mind. It is felt here that October 28. PrincMon, .at New York; No­ "Jimmy" Carroll, Wilson Taylor and killing 92 birds and capturing second politics, and so Yale has found, for she either the University of Pennsylvania or vember 4. Yale, at -JTpw Haven: November "Billv Patten, of New York, were money, $ft>0. George Kleinman, of iiiid the rest. ,: '.- 7. descents, at Brooklyn; November In, in Sullivan's corner. Kanimer's sec­ Chicago, pressed the Kansas City man has lost the respect of Harvard and The academy eleven has now played Princeton, or both, are liable to resign Brown, at Middletown and November 22, close and won third money, $240, by has earned the enmity of both Prince- three games against weak elevens and any moment from the nsociation, and University of Pennsylvania, at Philadel­ onds were "Fred" Tillestrand, of Provi­ ton and Pennsylvania, which institu­ perhaps combine with Hartford to avoid dence; John McMnnn and "Jim" Foley g.'tissing 91 birds. won all three of them. Next Wednes- phia. of New York. The men entered1 tht The other scores were as follows: tions of learning accuse her, and' noi lay Captain Rogers' men line up playing with undergraduates this year. The following Is a complete schedule ot without reason, of duplicity. She has The Yale management expects to hear ring at twenty-five minutes to nine Harry McMnrchy, Syracuse, N. Y.. 90; .igainst Bowdoin College for the first the foot ball games so far arranged to be o'clock, both looking iu good con­ Crittenden Kobinson,San Francisco,Cal., it is understood, however, a firm ally liard game of the year, and Captain of the resignation of the University of played by the Rutgers team this season 89; Robert Welch, Philadelphia, Pa., in Wesleyan. What she is ultimately though the feeling here Oef 14, Rutger, vs. Lafayette, at New dition. P. J. Douohue was referee. Rogers hopes to surprise the Maine Pennsylvania, Kammer was cool and collected ant SO; A. L. Bennett, Kansas City, 88; to gain is very uncertain. delegation. that tradition may keen Princeton from Brunswick; Oct. 25. Rutgers vs. Stevens. at One tiling is certain, however, and thai Holioken: Oct. 28, Kutgers vs. Orange Ath Sullivan somewhat nervous. Knmmei C. W. Budd, Des Moines, Iowa, 88; Of last year's team the following old breaking loose from Yale is generally caught Sullivan on the jaw and neck V. S. Parmalee, Omaha, Neb., 88; J. Is that the universities will go on train men are back: Holt, centre; Murray prevalent. Wesleyan is, of course, not letics, at Orange; >ov. 4. Rutgers vs. Stev ing their teams without paying much at ens at New Kninswick; Nov.ll, Rutgers vs during the first round with his left A. Kuble, Chicago, 80; Captain A. W. '94, and Paige, '94, guards; Rogers considered as a factor in the Association Lafayette, at Easton: Nov. 18. Rutgers vs getting away without a return. Just as Money, London, England, 70; George tention to the undergraduate rule. If '94, tackle; Letton, '94, full, and Chad- at all, except as possessing a yote. Yale wants to play foot ball this yea; West 1'oint. at West Point; Nov. 25. Rut the gong rang Sullivan led and missed Work, New York (withdrew) 37. George well, '90. end. These men will undoubt­ Yale men think that nothing but a tiers vs. Pennsylvania State College, at Kammer raised Jiis hand, but drew ii Work, of New York, missed 13 out of she must play on the terms of the othe: hold their old positions, with the miracle can keep the Intercollegiate As­ State College. big colleges, who, while not joiued h edly back on hearing the bell. He couh bis first 50 and dropped out of the exception of Holt, '95, who is playing sociation intact this year under the un­ Tbis Is the schedule for Williams: Oct have landed easily. In the second round race. any paper league, are all opposed ti guard. The other positions will be fillet"1 dergraduate rule. On the other hand, 4. 7 aud 11, Worcester Polytechnic Insti The last day of the tournament, Oct. lYale's policy. Nor can nhe break the Yale to go ahead in her arrangements Kammer started for .Sullivan with his association without its being eviden from the following candidates: Bennett left and had him groggy and weak 7, was dev.)tod to a contest between the '94, will play centre. He weighs 242 with Harvard for the __ Yale-Harvard Sullivan stayed the round, landing one Boston Gun Club and the Shenimu that she is the agent of disruption. Manning, '94, and Tyler, '94, will pla> game at Springfield. Under the four Hod and (Jnn Club, of Columbus, O., Manager Holter. of lightly on Hummer's left ear. Sullivai half. For tackle, Weston, '94; Gould years' agreement. Il'iveu; Oct. 28, Cornell, in Albany; Nov. 1 displayed no cleverness in trying to ge for the championship of the United ' PRINCETON PROSPECTS. '94; Uppeiiheimer, '93, and Pierson, '97 Yale, will meet Manager White, of Har­ Tufts in Williamstown; Nov. 4, Dart away." In the third round the men go States, at Chicago, A, large number of The chances are in favor of Uppen vard, this week, anil make plans for the mouth, in Wlllamstown; Nov. 8, Trinity to close quarters, Sullivan landing oiiet sportsmen were present. The match Candidates Practicing For Positions heimcr, who has been playing guard event as if nothing had occured to dis­ in Williamstown; Nov. 11. Boston Tech on the jaw. Ivauimer clearly outpomtei wns at inanimate targets for a purse of on the Princeton Foot Ball Team. It is nip and tuck between Ho?.en, '94 turb the serenity of the affairs of the nology, In Williamstowu; Nov. 18, Am his man. $750 offered by the "Shooting and Fish­ Princeton, N. J., Oct. 11. Although i and Green way, '95, for the vacan Intercollegiate Association. Yale will herst, in Amherst. Little work was done in the fourt: ing Journal," of Boston, and thechsim- is very early in the season to judge accu end. Hozen has been playing it, bu make no effort whatever, as has been Manager Balrd, of the University o round. Sullivan rushing wildly and miss pionship of America. The Boston Club rately about the merits of the Princetoi Grcenway is a good man. Denand alleged, to force Harvard to play under Michigan foot ball team, has arranged th ing his man. Kammer lauded on Su won with a score of ,">24 out of a possible foot ball team it is safe to predict tha '94, and Glynn. '95, are candidates the undergraduate rule, but the game following schedule: Oct. 14 Albion at Ann 500. The Sherman Club's score was 312. will be played under the same rules as Arbor. Oct. 21 Chicago at Chicago. Oet livau's neck and face several times. I the Tigers will be none too strong be for quarter, with the chances in favo: >y_University of Minnesota, at Ann Ar the next round Kammer led for the ja\ The extremely low scores are accounted hind the line. At present some of th of Denand. in former years, except that Yale wil bor Nov. 4 University of Wisconsin a with his left, lauding each time. Su for by the high wind. In the prelimin­ new men are showing up very well, bu Captain Rogers has been assisted in voluntarily put an undergraduate team Ann Arbor. Nov. 11 I'm due at Lafayette livan tried once or twice to get to close ary shooting each team scored 404. One the loss of Morse, Homans and Johuu his coaching by Ogilvie. '91. of Wil into the field. Ind Nov. 13 Depauw University at In quarters, but could not, Kammer bein of the features of the day was the Poe is severe enough, to say nothin liams; Murphy. Yale, '97; Millard, '93 dianapolls. Nov. 18- Northwestern Unlver too clever. Every rush of Sullivan wa live pigeon shooting of Miss Annie Oak- Punts and Passes. Hity at Ann Arbor. Nov. 25 University o Icy, \\ 10 killed 9 out of 10 birds, Ameri­ about King. Brown, '97; Gillx-rt, '!H), and Stone Kansas at Kansas City. Thanksgiving ," met with straight lefts, one of whic PROMISING MEN. '90. The team will not he allowed a Mnnazer T). W. I-ane has announced post can rules, horseshoe boundary. Cornell «t Detroit. UU«1 Sulliviui £ WB fcet Kauiuie Alien, who is at present playing fu professional coach, this year, but ai lively thut thurc will be no game this ial THE SPORTING Oofc. 1 4.

cold which he contracted there on the night of the 4th inst. there is but little BILLIARDS. doubt in our mind. His playing after that night was entirely of an erratic character, and yet laboring under the Sips of Health. ROBERTS THIS TIME disadvantage of physical annoyance, ATHLETIC You don't SPORTS strange tools and a foreign game we have to look "WINS IN THE INTERNATIONAL find this man making runs of 244, 236, twice to detect 329, 395, 515, 651, 586, 263 and 366, or them bright CONTEST WITH IVES. 3044 points in nine innings, with an eyes, bright color, bright -IN average of nearly 405 points to the in­ The American Champion Makes ning. smiles, Some Phenomenal Runs, But Loses It is idle to suppose that with Ives in fine physical form that Koberts could bright in on the Homestretch Through Poor have won this game. It is doubtful in­ every ac­ Playing Roberts' Pine Work. deed, if Roberts would have been in the and game had Ives not been in the physical tion. When our report of the Ives-Roberts condition he was. The truth is, that Disease match at Lenox Lyceum, New York, Frank Ives appears to us to-day to be is closed Thursday ,Oct. 5, the score stood: a class ahead of Roberts, Schaefer or overcome -COMPRISING- Roberts, 4487; Ivea, 4602, with every Slosson. In this respect, however, we Indication that the English champion may be wrong. His coming contest with only when would win. Schaefer will give us a better opportun­ ity of ranking him among the great ex­ weak tissue KOBEUTS AGAIN AHEAD. perts of the world. It is certain that at HISTORY, CHARACTERISTICS, SKETCHES OF FAMOUS LEADERS, ORGA­ But on Thursday the complexion of present he is at the head. It has been is replaced by the healthy tho game changed. Ives started in with stated frequently during these English kind. Scott's Emulsion NIZATION AND GREAT CONTESTS OF BASE BAIL, CRICKET, a lead of 113 points and had the balls in contests that Ives did not playl English of play, but ho was clearly out of form and billiards. It is certain that Mr. Rob­ cod liver oil effects cure by FOOT BALL, LACROSSE, TENNIS, ROWING AND CYCLING. out of luck. He complained of the tem­ erts does not play the American game perature of the Lyceum, and though at any better than Ives plays English bil­ building up sound flesh. It times he showed his unquestioned skill, liards. While it is equally true that the he was by no means Ives at is agreeable to taste and his best. table and implements were all foreign ALSO INCLUDING THE FAMOUS Roberts played steadily and cleanly dur­ to the American, which was not the easy of assimilation. ing the afternoon and added 913 points case with his very distinguished op­ to his score. His largest run was only ponent. Prepared by Scott Jk Bowne, N. Y". All druggists. 110, but he maintained a steady excel­ It is greatly to be regretted in the in­ lence of play that won the encomiums of terest of billiards, no less than to the all who looked on. Score: financial interest of Ives and Roberts, "AROUND THE WORLD" TOUR Ivea-O, 8, 10, 23, Q, 7, 27, 0, 0, 18, 46, 12, that these American contests should OF AMERICAN BASE BALL TEAMS, 28, 11, 22, 1, 14, 0, 0, 33, 2, 1, 0, 2, 0, 2. 10, prove to be the flat failure financially IF YOD ^E A Pipe Smoker 34, 3, 52, 31, 2, 0, 10, 6, 5. 0, 5, 7, 9, 0. Total, which 438. Grand total, 5038. Hlglicst run, 52. they unquestionably were. It is Roberts 0, 4, 0, 0, 22, 4», 0, 5, 0, 83, 0, doubtful, indeed, if enough money was Their Enthusiastic Welcomes, Royal Receptions, 4, 87, 49, 5, 1, 0, 1, 95, 0, 1, 18, 37, 19, 7, 6, taken in either in Chicago or New York Banquets, Great Games Played 43. 0, 68, 10, 110, 8, 13, 1, 39, 12, 0, 12. 24, 23, to pay the expenses. This failure, how­ 6(1. Total, 913. Grand total, 5100. Highest run, ever, is entirely the fault of the play­ before Notables of Foreign Nations, Humorous Incidents, 110. ers and no one else. There has ueen In the evening the work was rather no time since the advent of the French Interesting Adventures, Etc., tame, and each player made misses that masters in this country when so golden were hardly excusable for players of an opportunity presented itself to reap their class. It was not until his forty- a great financial harvest in the billiard BY eighlh inning that Roberts completed world as during the week in Chicago the 1000 points, while Ives had added and New York. And yet, what is the re­ but 748 points to his score. Aside from sult? There was but one good house ii run of 202 Ives had no good chance in Chicago, which was on the closing HARRY CI,AY PALMER, foF rail play. Score: night. While, so far as we have been Roberts 70, 0, 0, 3, 2, 0, 0, 2, 143, 67, 2, 3, able to learn, it is a question it all to try Golden Representing "The Sporting Wfe" in the "Around the World" Tour. 0, 11, 117, 1, 26, 20, 0, 32, 18, 2, 0, 4, 39, 19, those who witnessed the New York Sceptre, all 1, 2, 28, 6, 2, 44, 2, 5, 105, 11, 39, 17, 31, 0. games would have made one "respect­ WE WANT YOU!the talk in the BB, 0, 13, 0, 1, 01, 0, 10. Total. 1001. Grand able" house total, 640t. Highest run, 143. such as should1 be looked for world will not convince you so quickly as a Ives-fl-t, 1, 18, 12, 0, 0, 0, 11, 19, 47, 0, 0, at Lcnox Lyceum. trial, that it is almost PERFKCTION. FRANCIS C. RICHTBR, J. A. FYNES, 84 9, 1, 1 22 7, 8, 1, 0, 12, 0, 27, 18, 0, 14, It may be argued that the dull times We will send on receipt of lOc. a sample to 30, 1, 5, 0, S, 8, 202, 0, 20, 27, 15, 4, 3, 12. 2, or the general stringency in the money any address. SUBBHUG, 159 Fulton Editor of "The Sporting I.ife." Managing Editor "New York Clipper." 12, 1. 9. Total, 74S. Grand total, 5788. Highest market had something to do with it, St., N. Y. City. tun, 202. and probably had, but the main or chief Prices GoWeu Sceptre: 1 lb. SI.80, 1-3 Ib. 65 TUB WORK OF FRIDAY. cause was owing to the "slip-shod" way c. 1-411) 35c. 1 cent extra per ouuco tor mailing. On Friday afternoon Ives made an­ in which the players "acted" from first Catalogue Free. The I,ate W. I. HARRIS, other fine run by nursing, but aside from to last, which, professionally speaking, that he was generally outplayed by or in the interest of high class contests, The Eminent Roberts. The latter made well executed was more than reprehensible, to put it Exponent of Base Ball, runs of 89, 99 and 103 and put in his mildly. Early in the Chicago contest work a steadiness that perhaps told the p'uhlic lost confidence in the integ­ upon lyes' nerve. Score: rity of that game in consequence of Assisted by Quigley and Hanlon, Roberts 17, C, 1. 0, 43, 90, 0, THE EXPRESS on Aquatics; Prial, on Cycling; Banshee and Kellogg:, 2, 45, 0, 06, 0, Mr. Roberts' excessive courtesy or over ONE FREE it you orter Five. 0 0 32, 2, 60, 22 45, 1, 0, 103, 17, U, 0, 3, politeness. This confidence was not en­ ~ HWsfcd.out and send to us and 0, 23, 30, 3, III), 89. U, 22, 4, 0, 9, 11. Total, hanced any by the failure of the players Will send you this beautiful on Tennis, and other I/eading Authorities on Athletic Sports. 799. Grand total, 7200. Highest run, 103. JSk Cold plated watch by I Ives-2, 42, 0, 0, 0, 3, 2, 9, 588, 37, 1, 9, 28, to live up to the strict terms of their jpress, subject to full ex* 84, 7, contract, a contract which was violated _T:iinaticn,ar.d if you do not 6. 0, 0, «, 0, 17. 4, 6, 0, 4, 4, 2. 1, 9, find it equal to ar.y watch 6, 7, 0, 4, 0, 10, 2, 17, 20. 3. Total, 878. Grand from first to last, as the money for the ' retniled at 4 times the, total, 0874. Highest ran, 580. New York contest was not deposited price we ask, you need INTRODUCTION BY HENRY CHADWICK. DOtpayonocent. Other* In the evening Roberts was in excr-1- with the stake-holder until the day of wise, pay tho express lent form and put "P a fair si?'ecl rml *,' tho playing iu that city. A first-class a~?nt*3.8T and tlia almost manager would1 have either watch is yours. Tho every inning. He started with put a veto movement iaa Jeweled 125 and repeated with runs of Io7 and on all this sort of business or metaphor­ quick train, with oil-1 THE WHOLE MOST ELEGANTLY ILLUSTRATED. 123 and others of from 50 to 90. ically thumped both Roberts and Ives tempered pinioa and Ho hair Spring. It IE a pained steadily, and though Ives played into business theories. What those men durable and accur* for every chance that offered, he met do not seem to know is that in this ato Timekeeper. The with country the people read newspapers, easels made of Coin evil mishaps at every critical point. and Nickel hand engrav PUBLISHER'S Score: know about as much as there is to learn ed (cut shows bacK ot PRICE, S5.OO. of the current events of the day. case) over which 19 Roberts-125 41, 82, 167, 82, 0, 2, 1, 27, 1, 0, It has placed U platen IMs 0, 0, 26, 4. 54. 37, 5. 84, 15, 23, 123, 86, 02, been rather an expensive lesson to both . Gold. Fully warran­ "0 4, 2 12 37 Total, 1000. Grand total, 8200. Ives and Koberts, a lesson which we ted. In carrying this imagine will not be forgotten by watch you have ihs credit OUR PRICE $2.50 INCLUDINGEXPRESS CHARGES., "^V'l'o ^ 14, 4, 48, 0. 0. 7, S. 0, 11, 2, Of owning a either in the future. It certainly should SOLID DOLE 0 75. 4, 2, 2, 55. 3, 20, 0, 28. 2, 8. 8. 146, 4, not be forgotten by Mr. Ives, WATCH. 28. Total, 513. Grand total, 7177. Highest run, who has , HILL. & CO, 146 his professional life before him. With wWholesale. Jeweler-, TUB CONCLUSION. the New York contest in charge of a ------nil On Saturday afternoon, Oct. 7, noth­ first-class manager the opening night ing remarkable was done. Ives was might have seen some three thousand weak spectators there instead of about 100. For Baseball and Footballists, Athletes, as ever on hazard shots, and ap­ Cyclists, THE SPORTING Ives, it is true, Horseback Riders, Boxers LIFE, peared to be very much annoyed at each is young and has many failure to score. His opponent played things to learn. The first thing for and Oarsmen's use, -jr- i/,\,'T,"2/il»,"U,' :iS;U" 43iO, 0, 1, himself. He lias practically forgotten 34 South Third Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 0, 3, 38, 0. 2, 1, 1, 15. 91, 4, 24, 7, 14, 0, 31, all this in learning the art of mastering ANTI- STIFF 47, 12. 56 28, 28, 21, 73, 0, 2, 48, 19, 18, 19. 3. the 1, 10. 9, 12; total, SOI; average, 1736-40; high­ game of billiards. Remit by Postal !N"ote or Money Order. est rvin, 91; grand total. 9001. JOHN CBEAI1AN. Iven 0, 30, 1, 0, 5, 17, 25, 0, 48, H. 21, 2, 2, PRICE, 81, 0. 2, 47, 2, 1, 0, 10, 19, 5, 2, 4, 0, 3. 20, 7, IVES GOING TO INDIA. _ 14 20, 203, 7. 2, 0, 0, 59. 205, 1, 6, 2, 1, 28, 4. Total, »27; average, 213-44; highest run, The Young Napoleon Has Planned 20e&35e SOLE MANUFACTURERS £63; grand manufacture total, 8101. a Long WE The match came to nn end in the Continental Tour. OF evening. The playing was tame aside New York, Oct. 11. Frank Ives left Per Box. V the most complete from a run of liGO made by Ives in the yesterday for Toledo and will be back in Chicago *" Foot Ball Uni­ last inning but one of the evening game. on Thursday. There has STRENGTHENS THE MUSCLES. Roberts made some superb been u little hitch over his game with hazard shots K. KOUGEKA & CO., AGENTS U. 8., forms to be loimd Jas.J.Corbett's "Wizard" Schaefer in the Windy City, and a masse on two which elicited much 3O N. WILLIAM ST., N. Y. applause. Score: but the ditiiculty will probably be lloltfrts 51, 0, 79, 1, 8, 71, 0, 14, 0, 33, 56, 40, patched up and the game come off in BOXING GLOVES 14 2, 0, 5, 36. 22, 2, 1. 3, 1. 7, 17, 6, 0. 4, 59, time. America is going to lose the CANVAS JACKETS, 6. C7, 1, 0. 32, 1. 1.10, 25, 2, 127, 2, 5.S. Total, young Napoleon for at least two years, MOLE SKIN PANTS, Also makers of all styles 999; average, 2416-41; highest run, 130; grand and this Chicago game may be the last total, 10.000. that Americans and prices of Boxing and Ives-0, 18, 5, 4. 2. 10, 4, 0, 20, 3. 23, 0, 0, will see Ives play here CANVAS PANTS, 0 0, 0, 0, 2. 5. 0, 9,, 1, 14. 20. 0, 1, 0, 0, 2, for a very long time. Ives spoke of his STOCKINGS, CAPS, Fighting Gloves and Spe­ 0, 18, 6, 3. 0. 8, 3, 0, 368, 42. Total. 834; aver­ plans yesterday cheerfully. cial Gloves for stage pur­ age, 1517-20; highest run, 386; grand total, "i leu w i.. November for London," SHOES, PROTECTORS 8738. he said, to play Koberts a return, poses. For Catalogue and Heferce Mr. Seiton. Marker Sir. SchoQeld. Fine match at English billiards. Then I am Tables, Carom, Combination and Fool AND SWEATERS, i prices, address going of HielSrunswIck lialke Colleniler Make. Comment on the to Jndia on an exhibition tour, Ordfarslrom nil parts ul'tli? world promptly attended to Match. and I expect to make money there. As well as the famous It mny be a lonpr day in all prob­ Over l.OOO,OOO Koise Siiuduers Hold. Leaving India, I will go direct to Paris JOUN CIlEAHAN.CoulmeiiUl MORRILL NOSE MASK. ability before another match at English for a long stay. I am going to dispose Hutel,A|ri>ut,l'li!]a.Pa A. J. REACH CO., billiards is played in Now Yory City, for of my business PRICES ALWAYS THE LOWEST AND Americans in Chicago before I Tulip and Palmer Sts., do not appear to hnvo caught get to Pi ris, however. I can nuik gether in this city In a five nights' con­ GOODS THE BEST. the fine points of the game. Tho attend­ test. If he succeeds, Ives will play some Phila., Pa. $125 a day Mi Pfiris. which pays better time in December. ance was slim dnrinp; the entire week. than billiards do in this Both players were very much disap­ country. T The Columbia Clnb, of this city, was re­ The Famous Intercollegiate Foot Ball, would be foolish if I didn't avail myself cently furnished with two 5x10 tables of pointed at tho small attendance. They of tills $=5.0O. hope to do better in London later in the Parisian opportunity the Krunswiek-Balke-Collender make, two Ives said that he believed that the bil­ of the 4'^x!> tables being removed to make The Official Foot Ball Guide for 1893, by Walter fall. , _ place for the standard table of the future, It Is a question in liard manufacturers ought to hang up Camp, la nuw ready. Price, 1U ceuts. TO OUR READERS A^D FRIENDS. our mind if nny a purse of $1000 for Schaefer and him­ the 5x10. The Columbia Club still con­ right thinking man will begrudge Mr. tains some few of the 4'/jx9 tables. It Is John Roberts, of Encland, his recent self to play for in this city. He would only a question of time, however, until the postpone liis departure if such a purse 4Vjx!t, or cigarette tables, must A.G.SPALDING&BROS,, victory ovor Prank Ivos, which ^wns give away It will happen, notwithstanding achieved in I^enox Lyceum, New York, offercfl, lie added. He believes to the 5x10 tables, which billiard players Chicago. New York. Philadelphia. the most particular newspaper upon the day»f its pub­ that Slosson come out of demand. careful calculation, unceasing vigilance, and lication, or within a reasonable time there­ during the pnst few days. It is certain persistent that the professionals of America will his retirement, and again take up the W. D. Rhoades Is anxious to euter the labor on our part, that the readers after. For the purpose of reducing; to a min­ cue and take a whack at the balls again local room-keepers' tournament. The and the friends of THE SPORTING LIFE will imum such complaints and of aiding the read­ not, while the public nt large of this trouble is that local room-keepers FOOT BALLS! eor.nlry is probably mon; than satisfied for that purse. do not occasionally fail to obtain tlieir favorite news­ ers of THE SPORTING LIFE to purchase their appear to be very anxious to have a local paper of a newsdealer. The agencies through newspaper with unfailing regularity,whether with the general result, which makes room-keepers' tournament take place. Prob­ which all tlieir very young countryman, Frank Caroms. ably if manufacturers were to "furnish" newspapers reach the public are the city or the country, will yon kindly fill Tvfs the \vini»m> ^ f *wo nut of tVi>""\ ~*' improve­ siK'ii a tournament the room-keepers iiumfin. It is not surprising that complaints out theaceompanying blank and forward it to .l?y' nofaLle contests. It is true that ment in business. vould condescend to have the games play­ should follow a failure to promptly secure a Till! SPOUTING LIFE, 34 South Third Street. patriotism and national pride play a Edward Burris reports a slight Improve­ ed In "their" rooms. Manufacturers just more prominent part in such contests ment in his trade. now, as In the past, aie expected to fur- To the Publishers of THE SPORTING LIFE: than mere sentiment. At the same K. P. Grubb Is confined to his house, suf­ uish nearly everything to room-keepers. time some consideration is due to the fering from the gout. Talking of men who are never well In 84 South Third Street, Philadelphia, Pa. character of such n man as John Rob­ Edward Burris has returned home from this business, and yet who are never erts, whose courtesy, genial disposition, Ms trip to the World's Fair. really ill, Chris Bird tells a good story of ...... 1893. Young his early life, -which is strongly suggestive gracious bearing and gentlemanly con­ James Tate ia now making runs of Mr. duct all through these contests of 2(10 or more at the regular three-hall Slosson's present condition. When A copy of your paper could not be had at ...... o'clock to-day of have game In practice games. Mr. Bird was about 20 years old he was been in marked contrast to that of the strongly tempted to send for an under­ other foreign experts I..POII Svhaffor hm retired from the Rlt- newsdealer (Jiamc)...... who have visited tenhouse Club, and is now engaged us book­ taker and get rid of himself at once. Be­ this country during the past thirty years. keeper in a mercantile establishment iu fore doing so he resolved to make one more Address...... It is certain that with perhaps the attempt for life by consulting his physi­ this city. cian. This was at single exception of Francois Ubnssy, "The Vigilant beat the Valkyrie, a period of Mr. Bird's no foreign expert lias ever left so pleas­ the life when he was "young and Innocent." Lucauia bent the record and Roberta heat "Bird," said the doctor, "you must drink ant an impression on the American pub­ Ives. Honors are even." "Globe Village The reason assigned by him whisky." "But. doctor," said Bird, "I MATCH BALL, Leather was...... lic us John Koberts. News." Yes, Roberts beat Ives one game cannot drink whisky." "Bird," replied Cov­ Of the playing of this great out of throe. ered, Regulation Size...... 83.0O Each master the doctor, "you must drink whisky. "But, Illflators (by Mail) ...... 50 but little caii be said that has not al­ The vetora.i James Palmer Is a'rter such doctor," replied Bird, "I may become a Canvas Jacket** ami Pants. ready been stated or that is not now local room-keepers as charge less than M drunkard." "What!" replied the doctor. particular to give sufficient infor­ EVERY cents per hour with Pants, Padded...... 2 OO " complaint that reaches the office of known to the public of America. It is a sharp stick. Eterua "Chris Bird become a drunkard. Never!" Extra y eavy Jerseys...... 2 OO ' mation to facilitate the investigation which THE SPORTING LIFE. This will help 113 vigilance is as necessary In billiards as The doctor was right, for Chris Bird Is Blockings, will doubtful if bis recent New York contest anything else, although Kxtra Heavy...... l.OO Pair be IMMEDIATELY undertaken of aiid benefit you! has added any more laurels to his It tukes our very yet able to dance for tho hoys Shoes, Canvas.. phlegmatic room-keepers a long time to Although still suffering liy w ath. His style of play, while bril­ make this discovery. from a very vil Mail lOcts. each additional. lainous sort of stomach, which almost any Send for Athletic Catalogue, liant, graceful and d'ashins; at times, John Koberts, Jr., and Alfred De Oro other man would have repudiated or Mailed Free. cannot be compared with that of have been mulched to play a continuous traded off for eld Junk, pig Iron or United Schrtei«r, Ives or Slosson. The latter, in­ game of pool, six nights, iiOO points each States silver, George P. Slosson Is actunllv The H. H. Kiffe Co., deed, when at his best, or when he has night. To equalize matters an American growing in corpulency. "My face," says 473 BROADWAY, NEW YORK. BILLIARD TABLES. his stroke under control, literally hons 5x10 table and an English 0x12 table will Mr. Slosson, "Is the most corpulent part around tho taule like a bird, while much be used, three frames being played on of my body. I still weigh much less tba The Brims wick-Balke-Collender Company, of Mr. Roberts' play seems labored, each table alternately. The match Is I should." The truth is that Mr. Slosson scheduled to begiu October 16 Iu New has now reached that period of life when ATHLETIC LIBRARY, Manufacturers of which mny be owing t. his vast physical York. he is to slowly but certainly gain iu avoir­ size compared with Ives, Slossou and George F. Slosson informs us that should dupois. This fact has rot as yet made it­ ATHLETES' GUIDE. Price, 10 Cents. Billiard, Pool and Combination Tables. Bcv lefet. a tournament take place in this country self patent to him, but it will later on. Importers of and Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Ine power of Roberts ns an expert in the near future with Ives, Schaefei When a Ulan of Mr. Slosson's habits TRAINING, by II. S. Cornish. consists in his steady playing from first and Vlgnaux among the players, that he reaches the age of 40 In this countiy. or in JUMPING, POLE VAULTING and HURD­ BILLIARD MATERIAL OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. to last. Ho rarely if ever makes a might be relied on to take a prominent a climate like ours, It Is almost certain LING, by A. A. Jordan. MAIN OFFICES: 86O Hrniulway, New York; New. 4, (i, 8, 1O and IV W. 6th St., Cincinnati large part. Any part that Mr. Slcsson may take tlat life insurance agents will not only WKIGHT THKOWING, by J. S. IMitchell. No*. '-Hi'.t and 2c>"> \Vn1mnh Ave., Chicago; No. ll'J S. 4t!i St., St. I.oulj run such as the American experts find out that nre capable of, but his runs of from 50 in any tournament Is certain to be very he is a safe man to "investi­ SPRINTING, by Harry M. Jowett. prominent, if not very hot for the other gate," while It is almost equally certain to 100 are almost constant. We can experts. that on the 20-years' endowment plan Mr. DISTANCE RUNNING, by T. P Conneff. 1002 ARCH ST., PHILADELPHIA. readily understand 49-Brauch offices »nd salesrooms ID nil principal cities. H. J. BERGMAN, Agent. how this man should There is a possibility that New Yorkers Slosson will not only be alive but kicking WALKING, by S. Llebgold. *)c so much superior to nny of his own may have an opportunity to see Ives and when the time comes around for his pol­ ALSO- countrymen: His nerve is also of the icy to be paid. ___ Wizard Jacob Schaefer play French caroms ATHLETIC RULES OF THE colossal character, but probably not at the Madison Square Music Hall. The A. A. U. D. L. DOWD'S HEALTH EXERCISER' jrt<>ater thp.n that of Slosson or Shaefer, two stars are to play u five nights' match Literary and JournalisticlXotes. AMERICAN SPORTS PUBLISHING CO., in Chicago, beginning For Gentlemen, Ladies, Vouttia v" ile Ivos as a nerve player is stated Nov. 21 It is the "Outing" for October Is full of season­ ____241 BROADWAY. NEW YORK CITY. athlete or invalid. (Juiu|>lett» gyni- b? those who profess to know him best first match played since Schaefer broke his apium; takes fiin.fluor wrist last year, when he was matched to able, healthful, outdoor sport and pastime. room; new, to be iiAinessurably superior to any ex­ The stout apostle of pure hearts, clean The National Mastersitcrs chess tournament scientific, dufribl'), chtnp. Indorsed Amateur and Professional pert now before play George Slosson. Maurice Daly is minds | by 100,000 phyHtci«i)8, lawyer*, the public. endeavoring to Induce some well-know.i and honest muscle for humau kind finished September 16 at Gronlugon. Hol- Tim I\es lost the contest played at has deservedly attained a proud position land, resulted as follow...... clergymen, efilt»rs niid others in w Gotham billiard lovers to subscribe for llows: First and .... second... I using it. Illustrated circular. 40 BASE^BALL^SHOES Lonox Lyceum in cousoquence of the | $1000 purse to triug the two experts to- amoung monthy publications. The illustra­ prizes, A. E. Vau Foreest and U. J. Lo- tions are numerous »"d beautiful. mon; third prl«e, H. Vizelaud, _ ... engruviugs firo. Scientific Pliyai* cal and Vtuml Outturn, 9 fi. nth St., New lf«r)u 831 Chestnut St., Pliila., Pa.