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VOLUME 24, NO. 22. PHILADELPHIA, FEBRUARY 23, 1895. PRICE, TEN CENTS. LIFE. therefore the supply being, greater sala AS TO PLAYING RULES. haoids of an official who aside from it ries are lower, can do much to make or mar the artis But it is not true that clubs are carry There is little doubt that at the League tic and financial success of any club or than formerly. On Committee on league. And it should not be added to A WEEKLY JOURNAL ing more players meeting next week the the contrary, thanks to the new rules, Rules will report against any radical certainly not to the extent of permitting Devoted to they can carry less, if so disposed, as changes in playing rules. It is also reas as has been .suggested, an irresponsible than former umpire to suspend players from service BASE BALL, BICYCLING AND no more pitchers are needed onably certain that the League will ac- ly, while fewer catchers are necessary. cept the committee's view in the matter for any term, however brief, beyond a SPORTS ANP GENERAL Few, if any, clubs carry more than despite the pressure brought to bear for game in progress. PASTIMES, two catchers and in most clubs one retrogression in the interest of certain The umpire's powers are ample now catcher does the bulk of the work. have left no stone unturned for all practical purposes, and particu Published by clubs, which Pitchers are hit harder, it is true, but to accomplish their selfish purpose, even larly in the matter of noisy coaching, THE SPORTING LIFE PUBLISHING CO. that was what the rule designed. But to the extent of seeking to make it a but the majority of umpires fail to assert it no extra their power for the sake of personal 34 South Third St., the hard bitting carries with sectional matter. The lengthening of physical exhaustion, as pitchers in pitching distance and the restriction convenience, and when they do assert it. Philadelphia, Pa., U, S. A. the variably pitch their hardest at any dis of the bunt hit have been proven as even properly they are not sustained. trim SUBSCRIPTION RATES: tance. The practice of many managers the wisest legislation in the interest of Hence, it is small wonder that they One V*ar...,...... ,...... ffi4.OQ to work sucessful pitchers day after the artistic side of the game within a their sails to catch the breeze. The Six Mouths...... 2.25 day in parts of games, thus keeping up decade. They have made the game more only solution of the problem rests with Tliree Months...... 1.35 a continuous strain, is doubtless re lively, athletic and uncertain; have devel the magnates themselves. When they Single Copy...... lOc. sponsible for more breakdowns than a oped both the athletic and scientific sides "unanimously" agree to a certain line of PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. long or short pitching distance. It is not the hard batting giving policy as to dirty playing and noisy For^ijrii I'0st.»|£e, W1.O4 Kxtra per Annum. of it equally, true, either, that clubs, as a rule, carry greater chances for brilliant and excit coaching and devolve the rigid execution more pitchers. Whenever they do, the ing fielding. In short the sport has been of this policy upon themselves instead of INDEX TO CONTENTS. extra men are youngsters carried for a developed on all sides, and now we have upon the umpires, then, and not until the Base Ball News...... Pages 3 to 13 time with the hope of finding a diamond a game oace more in which every par then, may we expect to see a permanent Shooting News...... Pages 13 to 17 in the rough. ticipant is a prime factor in the result; in change in these two important features. General Sports...... Pages 17 to2O While the heavier batting has slightly which dominance is no longer centered But when that time comes the it has also Cycling News...... Pages 2O to 24 increased the risk of fielding in one man; and in which every contest niurn will come with it. of the fielders served to develop the skill teams at all well matched is accidents is there between and the percentage of until the last man is out. the never over CURRENT (MM ENT. THELEAGU-ESPR1NG MEETING. for© no greater than it was under to be changed? Read now, as Is this a condition old conditions. Furthermore, the answer in the increased interest in THE LATEST ROMANCE. The spring meeting of the National is only responsible for a Stern, of Cincinnati, was last then, the batting and patronage of the national game Aaron League, which in general interest, as a proportion of the injuries sus week credited by the Cincinnati Com slight since the present rules went into effect! rule, excels the fall meeting of that in play. The bulk of the accidents mercial-Gazette with a scheme to- buy tained As the public appears to be very well the body, will be held in New York next at bat through the pitchers whose out the Cleveland Club, to trade occur with the main features of the Cleveland franchise for the Cincinnati Wednesday. The chief matters to be power the reactionaries wish satisfied destructive rules, there ia no good Club and then to transfer the strongest disposed of will be the schedule, the by putting him nearer the present playing to increase reason why the League dependent of Cleveland players to Cincinnati, giving report of the Committee on Rules; also batsmen and while running. Look at it to Indian the public should not also be, or as the balance to Brush t.o take such incidental (.ronstitutjonal amend as you will, theoretically or practically, apolis. Mr. Brush is said to have upset at sume to be, well satisfied. Good sense ments as may have been left' over the pitcher dominance advocates are not the deal by demanding $75,000 for hia settlement and sound policy would dictate such a Mr. Stern, however, the fall meeting, and the in it. Cincinnati holding. of such club disputes as may have aris course and the League will therefore repudiates the story. His denial, how en since then. doubtless leave the bunt and pitching ever, was not necessary, as there is no would ever AH interesting feature of this par rules as they are although restoration deal he could make which LOUISVILLE'S PROPER STAND. do no harm again gain for him admission to the ticular meeting will be the effort to re of the pitchers' box would or for in the League, which will never forgive instate the unjustly blacklisted player, It being evidently the purpose of a and make only minor changes get the sale of 1890 to the Players' Fred Pfeffer. That he should be re vindictive minority of the League mag line of simplifying and harmonizing the League. instated is the popular sentiment, and nates, if possible, to keep Fred Pfeffer rules such as recently suggested by * * * some WOTITIJ THINK ING OVER. the magnates would do well to bow to permanently upon the blacklist, for the Harry Wright and correcting if only for policy's sake. If the League magnates are really that sentiment double purpose of getting even for re abuses. this what these One of these abuses is the indiscrimi anxious to tinker at something But there is no predicating peated scares and terrorizing ball play spring, let them make a rale that club magnates', capable of the original black nate use of the catcher's mitt. Origi ers for all time, the Louisville Club, owners shall provide a dressing room listing blunder, will do. If the effort nally designed to relieve only the catch for umpires, so that the unfortunate of to reinstate Pfeffer should fail the which has the greatest direct interest ers it is now used by all grades of ficials will not have to crowd into the League will place itself In an un in the matter, has decided to force an fielders in all sorts of positions. Such dressing rooms of home clubs and receive gracious and unpopular position. The issue, nnd with this object in view is gloves are not only unsightly, but they the abuse of players while they are in a public will not be hoodwinked, but will stated to have tendered the blacklisted detract from the brilliancy of the game, lighting mood after having lost a game. League is fully understand that the player a contract. as it makes the work appear purely me OUT IN NHW SPOTS. the quite^ as much an instrument for Looking at this matter from a purely chanical. There is no excuse either A Sacramento statesman has intro wreaking of private revenges as it has commercial basis, the Louisville Club is for their general use, except the desire duced into the California Legislature a been held to be for the grinding of absolutely right in its position. Pfeffer of the player to make his work easier bill to make intercollegiate foot ball a private financial axes. It will also be is a reserved Louisville player one of at the expense of its electrifying qualities misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of held as sharply drawing the line be the valuable assets of the club. For the as the ordinary fielder's gloves answer from $50 to $250, and by imprisonment tween managers and players, hi order League as a body to make Pfeffer ineligi every purpose in the line of protection. for six months, in addition to the fine. It is announced that this measure has to thoroughly terrorize the players for ble to play not only in the National Clearly the use of mitts ought to are the approval of the Women's Christian , the future. Revolting managers League but in any outside affiliated organ be restricted. While the League is about Temperance Union, of Oakland- This Hot to be feared: but revolting play izations not only deprives the Louisville it it might make all gloves subject to is in the line of progress, and it will ers aye, there's the danger line. Club of his services, but makes him un specification just as the ball and the bat be next in order t.o prohibit the "grab There is likely to be some objec salable, and, therefore, renders value are. At any rate, if the introduction, of bag" and "fish pond" at church fairs, tion from tiro West to the arrange less just so much property of the Loui«5<- artificial adjuncts is not restricted we to interdict the "sewing circle" as a of the schedule if reports from that as vehicle of scandal and gossip, to abolish ment ville Club. Tbe League has just may yet see spring bats for batsmen, any section are to be believed. The princi the camp meeting, and to ordain that much right to put its hand into the nets for fielders and pitching apparatus clergyman guilty of making so-called pal objection appears to be the date of Louisville Club's exchecquer and extract for the twirlers introduced. One un pastoral visits shall be punished by im opening. But as the exigencies of an therefrom ijvJOOO or $4000, as it has to checked abuse always develops another. prisonment for 90 days. Ou with the even partially satisfactory twelve-club rob the Louisville Club of that much of besom of reform! The talk of more legislation anent * * * schedule probably necessitate an early its assets in the person fit its most val coaching dirty ball playing and noisy COMMITITBE MEETING. opening, the schedule will doubtless he question RUTiES uable player. seems to us futile. There is no Chairman Hauloa, of the National accepted practically as arranged by Viewed from this angle, the Louisville that dirty ball playing should be stamp Young. League's Committee on Playing Rules, President Club ha« been quite us much wronged ed out. As to noisy coaching, there is has given out the information that a As for the playing rules, there should as the unjustly blacklisted player. But a legitimate divison of opinion both meeting of the committee will be held be no radical changes at this time. In there is still another phase to this mat among magnates and patrons. Many at the Fifth Avenue Hotel, in New this case it is wise and politic to let well ter. If the Pfeffer blacklistmeut and agree with them, that York. February 25. At this meeting the bold, and we com enough alouo. spoliation goes, what is to b;Mrj with decency adds to the committee will go over the rules, Louisville loud coaching pare ideas and suggestions for changes, der in future conspiracies to break "up interest and excitement of the game, and formulate a report on the sub NOT WELL CHAMPIONED. teams whose owners may have fallen giving to it spirit, dash and rivalry. ject, to be submitted to the League into League disfavor, by making valua But it is difficult to conceive how on at the spring meeting, on the 27th. Much as has been said and written ble players ineligible on trnmped-up either subject any new rule, just alike by the reactionaries during the winter charges? What a fine opening that would to clubs, players and public, can be IF THK MAGNATES WERB} MKE NICK. in support of a return to the old pitching leave to hippodroming, freezing-out, and framed, or. what is more important The League umpires have no contract trusting rules, not one argument has been ad other forms of chicanery! The League still, enforced. There are at present with that organization, simply the abso wholly to Mr. Young, who has stood out vanced that was not made during as a body should have no such enough unenforceable laws on the base as prominent as a bowsprit as the friend original battle for the increased distance; lute and dangerous power over individ ball statutes without loading up with of the much-abused umpire. What a pity and completely answered then in debate ual clubs and players. more. The proposition to increase the that the magnates do not ejuulate Uncle and since in the hard practice of two umpire's powers particularly that of Nick's example! campaigns. In fact there has been no 'player suspension should not be enter * * * really new reason for a backward step in MEN, quite satisfied that SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED. WISE SAYINGS_BTGREAT tained. We are not to so change the rules face of the successful demonstration of a player from the The -proposition When a fellow's best girl calls him a the power to remove as to make foul tips that are caught the five feet increase, and therefore the perfect poem be should be'-careful. Many game has been wisely bestowed by count as strikes against the batsman is reactionaries have been compelled to fall a perfect poem is rejected. Eddie Tal- League or discreetly exerted by umpires. one that will hardly be popujar. It not the poor cott. back upon the stock pleas for « * * There are at times more important only lessens the chances for hard hit coupled with in- public like to see; but it overworked pitchers, Like some men I know. TPtien a corset things at stake than the dignity of the ting, which the siduous appeals to the cupidity or sel gets tigbt. that's toe way it stays. Harrv umpire, such, for instance, as the rights ia a rank hardship on the batsman. It fishness of individual clubs. Vouderhorst. will also occasion more or less wrang * # * of the patrons who pay to see the best by the We are told that the new rule uses ling, for a foul tip is often heard Putting red pepper on your tongue will teams, or the standing of the teams in umpire and not by the player, and vie® «p pitchers faster than formerly; that not make you say smart things. O. 1'. the race, which may be affected by the versa. it increases the percentage of accidents Caylor. POSITION. * * * loss of a single game, due in turn to the A rEcmiAR to fielders and compels the employment removal of a single important player. The Western League will this season It doesn't always mean a great deal when no of more players, thus entailing larger a man tells yon that be is as good as bis case the financial interests be in the singular position of having In. either boaa-fide champion team, owing to the expenses. Even if all this were true it word. Earle Wagner. - , of the game are or may be affected by be counterbalanced by the fact * * * ousting of the Sioux City Club. The club would the act of perhaps one umpire, who the title will be the new member, under the present rules more players Chemists ought to be quifk at repartee. nearest that They always have a ready retort. Ashley is just as human as the player. This St; Paul, which will employ the bulk o£ «an trarel iu fast company, and, that Lloyd. 4,, , ,- .. ...,._, _ , is a tremendous power to place in tie the champion Sioux City players. 23. 3
man the question of discipline was dis D'Rourke, Bridgeport, and J. Claude Gil cussed at some length. Mr. Freedman bert, New Britain. O'Rourke accepted the strongly believes in making the players LATE NEWS BY olHces under protest. toe the .mark. There are players on the WIRE. Norwich, New London and Norwalk, it s hoped, will furnish the other two cities local team who do not need to be told o 'make the league an eight-club affair. THE CLUB NOW FULLY UNDER MR, this, and then there are others who are WHAT THE LEAGUE RULES COM The season is to open on May 4 and will apt to be "called down" if they do not close Sept. 14. Four games a week will see to their habits while the season is in be played, two abroad and two at home. FREEDMAN'S CONTROL. progress. MITTEE RECOMMENDS. A salary limit of $800 per month was WHAT IS DISCIPLINE? ixed. The league will ask for tke protec There is perhaps no club in the League tion of the National League. Results ol the Annual Meeting The which treats its players as liberally and No Radical Changes Faiored Glenal- fairly as the New York Club. In return Latest Moves ol Manager Davis for this liberality the directors expect vin Gets the Decision Over Yander- RIVALS; AT THE TRAPS. the players to keep in condition and His Ideas on Discipline Rusie's avoid dissipation. Surely it is as much beefc The Connecticut League Or Elliott Beats Fulibrd in a lOO-Bird for the welfare of the player thsjt such Match at Marion. a stand is taken by a manager; for Special to "Sporting Life." Annual Strike, Etc. are there not numerous living examples ganized A Shooting Contest, Etc, New York, Feb. 20. The first of three of players who had they taken proper matches each between J. A. R. Elliott, New York, Feb. 18. Editor ."Sporting care of themselves (as all athletes must of Kansas City, and E. I). Fulford, of Life:" On February 27 it is expected PROBABLE RULE CHARGES. LJtica, was decided yesterday afternoon do to succeed), would be playing m Al Heritage's grounds, Meriou, N. J., that the."Giants" will leave Gotham for ball now instead of driving wagons, Chairman Hanlon Follows Closely and resulted in a victory for the Westers the South. Manager Davis has sent the tending bars, and doing chores on a farm. expert by a score of 91 to 88. The condi players u letter asking them to report Ball players are distinctly classed as the Suggestions of Harry Wright. tions (ft each match are 100 birds eaelf here not later than the 25th inst. The j ithletes. Special to "Sporting Life." for $100 a side and an additional $100 t team Avill go to Jacksonville by the [ : THE PUBLIC INTERESTED. Baltimore, Md., Feb. 21. Ed Hanlon, side on the result of the series, the rule! steamer Seminole, and put in nearly one.] Any player who will not agree to these chairman of the'Base Ball Rules Commit of the American Shooting .Association to month of good .hard work. Meekin, ouditions should be severely dealt with, tee, has gone over the rules carefully him overu; 30 yards' rise and GO yards' boun Van Haltren, Wilson and Fuller will jecanse if his behavior off the field is self, besides considering- the suggestions dary. Score: report to Manager Davis at Jackson i menace sent by Harry Wright and others to him, J. A. R. Elliott 2 212211 22 10 122: to the chances of success of and he thinks that the pitching rules 212221 *a 221. Killed 23. Missed 2. ville. The progress of the team will be he team the public will support the should not be tampered with at all, ex J. A. R. Elliott 2 2202122122112 watched with much interest by the local management in any action it may take cept to make the rubber plate, against 11221221111. Killed 24. Missed 1. fans. President Freedmau will accom n this direction. We hope that our which a pitcher places his foot, 24 inches J. A. R. Elliott 2 2222221112211 pany the boys on their trip, but Davis 21212221221. Killed 25. Missed 0. Jiants will profit by the mistakes of long, instead of 12. J. A. R. Elliott 1 *2 H 0 1 2 0 1 *2 1 2 2 2 will have full control of the players. others and then it will be unnecessary SOILING THE BALL. 1 2 1 2 *2 1 1. Killed 19. Missed 6. Totals, ANNUAL MEETING. 'or President Freedman to tfud fault Owing to the ceaseless and tiresome killed 91 missed 9. Last Thursday afternoon the annual with his expert ball tossers. "horse play" indulged In last year, wheu E. 0. Fulford 2 1112111111 2*111 meeting of the. National Exhibition Com AMOS' ANNUAL STRIKE. new balls were put in play, Manager Hnn- 11101212. Killed 23. Missed 2. ou suggests that no player but the pitcher E. D. Fulford 2 110111 »2 1021222 pany, otherwise known as the New Little Amie is again up to his old 20222102. Killed 20. Missed 5. York Base Ball Club, was held in the Ticks. Notwithstanding the fact that >e allowed to handle a new ball that is E. D. Fulford 0 221 *2 22222222 22 Fuller Building, Jersey City. There is offered a liberal increase in sal ,mt in play and that he should be allowed 122222222. Killed 23. Missed 2. were 1500 shares of the club stock rep ary over last year, which makes his :o discolor it with earth, .but not by E. D. Fulford 1 222222112122212 rubbing it on the ground. This is rule 14, 2 2 *2 2 2 *2 2. Killed 22. Missed 3. Totals, resented. F. A. Abell, of the Brooklyn salary larger than any twirler in the section ii, and the addition to the rule killed 88, missed 12. Club, was not present, and A. H. Soden, League, the Hoosier cyclone wants half reads as follows: GENERAL SUMMARY. of Boston,' sent a letter regretting his of the Brooklyn Bridge. Amos is in- "The alternate hall so delivered to tbe pitcher Dead out of bounds Elliott, 5; Fulford, 6. inability to attend. John B. Day was lined to be pig-headed and will be nay be discolored by aim and by no other player, ongest run EllioU, 46; Fulford, 35. Use of first conspicuous by his absence. After the around all right, but there is only one >ut in so doing he shall resort to HO other barrel Elliott, 37; Fulford, 32. Use o* second means tban rubbing* it with his hands or barrel Elliott, 63; Fulford, 68. treasurer's report had been read the fol fear that the cranks entertain, and that gloves, and shall use no 1'orelgii substance, Referee Mi.'ton F. Lindsley, of New York. lowing Board of Directors was elected: s that the crack pitcher will hold out other than earth, and said ball shall not be Andrew Freedman, Edward McCall, ong enough to deprive him of the much oiled nor passed from player to player." E. Clifford Potter, Thomas L. Hamilton, needed exercise in the South. Perhaps Another suggestion of Manager Hanlon, Valentine P. Snyder, J. AValter Spald- :here is no player on the team who is and one that will meet the universal ap ing and Edward F. C. Young. The n more need of practice in the prelim- proval of the base ball public, relates to The Western League Sustains His club is organized under the laws of New nary season than is Rusie. If he does disputes over decisions. To rule 56, sec Case Against Vauderbeck. tion 1, he suggests the "following addition: Special to Jersey and there insist be at least one not come to the club's terms, which are "Any player, other than the captain, leaving Sporting Life. resident of New. Jersey on the Board onsidered liberal, he will be apt to his position in the field or leaving the bench to Chicago, 111., Feb. 21. A secret, meeting of Directors. At first it was thought shoot rabbits. For the good of the luestion a decision of the umpire shall be fined of the directors of the Western Base Ball that John B. Day who resides in Orange by the umpire not more than $10 for the first League was held Tuesday' in the Tremoitt cranks, as well as for the welfare of oftVnse, and for the second oft'euse shall be fined Hotel, to consider the case of Robert Gleti- would be chosen, but Mr. Young is the Colonel Amos Rusie, that worthy had >25 and removed from the game." alvin and Manager C. A. Vanderbeck, of Jersey .member.- Mr. Young's addition oetter "come in out of the wet." It should also be compulsory upon the the Detroit Club. Vauderbeck was accused to the Board is certainly a good one. THE NEW MEN. umpires, the Baltimore manager thinks, to of violating the salary limit of the League. He is the president of the First Nation We I were somewhat startled at the enforce the power already given them by Gleualviu said he was signed for $2000, al Bank of Jersey City, and is also announcement by Manager Davis, of the the rules, and he believes that if they do and was compelled to attach his signature one of the receivers of the Cordage signing of Frank Knauss, the left-hand not exert their authority they should them to two contracts one calling for $125 a Trust. Mr Young knows something ed "south paw." Davis is confident selves be subject to a line by the League. month, the Western limit, and the other about base ball too, for he was a mem that, despite the fact that left-handed THE "TRAPPED 'BALL" RULE. for the balance. He claimed $802.02 due twirlers never have been Rule 45, section !), relating to ''trapped him on last year's account. He showed by ber of the old Eagle Club in 1859 and successful in balls," and which fails to cover the point, affidavit of Detroit players that Vander- played many a game on Elysiau Field. New York. Knauss will be success has bee» amended so as to make the batter beck signed them all to two contracts, one THE OFFICERS. ful in foolihg the big batsmen. Jack out: "If he hits a fly ball that can be at the original figure and the other at a The Board of Directors then went Doyle caught for Knauss in Columbus handled by an intiekler while nrst and less figure. The Board unanimously .decid into executive session and the following in '1890, and Jack thinks he will turn second bases are occupied." Before the ed that Vauderbeck must pay Gleualviu officers were chosen: President, Andrew out a second Breitenstein. Davis is rule stipulated that only "first base be oc the $802.02 claimed by March 1, or forfeit, Freedman; treasurer, Valentine P. Sny sure that Knauss' arm is in perfect cupied," wheu it is almost impossible to his franchise in the League. Those pres der: secretary, Horace A. Bounell. shape, and perhaps we have drawn a work a double play by "trapping" ' the ent were Ban B. Johnson, president; Geo. Stern and Kushmore are the club's new prize. The statement has been made ball. C,. Bills. Grand Rapids; M. R. Killilea, attorneys. Messrs. Freedmau, THE BUNT HIT. Milwaukee; Robert H. Leadley and Benja Spald- that young Bannon is as aggressive and In defining the bunt, Mr. Hanlon offers min F. Curney, of Detroit, besides Maaa- ing and Snyder were elected to serve steady as Jack Doyle. If that is true the following: ger Vauderbeck. as an executive committee. the youngster is sure to be in the game "A bunt hit is a deliberate attempt on the AS TO PAfciSElS. with both feet. Two Western League part of the Ijatwuan to hit a ball slowly within The Board finally voted that no officer men, one a catcher and the other a the infield so tluit it cannot be fielded ill tluie or director of the club shall issue passes short stop, are under consideration. to retirw the batsuian." or season tickets except the President. Manager Davis will not disclose who BATTING ORDER. Special to "Sporting Life." This action will relieve the directors the men are until he has succeeded m Another sensible change Manager Han- Pitcher Klobedanz has re-signed With Fall Riv«; lon has made is in rule 45, section 1, The Biughaiutou Club has signed pitcher Freii of annoyance from cranks and others signing them. which relates to a batsman batting out ^yho are getting ready to work the club HERE Clauseu. AND THERE. of order. Under the present reading it is Second Baseman Billy Halliaaa baa *t last re for free passes. President Freedman Eddie Burke has signed and his con impossible to tell whether one or more signed with Philadelphia. alone will face the small army of "dead stituency in the "roost" can be depend hands can be declared .out and whetlfer Pitcher Meekin's contract With New York has heads," who are waiting for a chance ed upon to give the little fielder an ova the hit or out. whichever it may be, of been signed and forwarded. to get at the new magnate. Next to May tion in April. the batsman batting out of turn Shall The Indiana House has passed a bill defffiiBg or Strong, Mr. Freedman will be the Harvard has canceled its date for count or not. Under any circumstances, prize fighting, and making it a crime to etttier most anxiously sought for man in New April 15 at the Polo Ground*, and Man only one hand can be declared out. and engage In or attend a tight. York. The power of distributing season ager Davis be shall be the batsman, who failed to Manager Barnie, of. tlie Scrantoiis, has slgnptf. is trying to arrange a game take his turn at bat. Frank Wiiikflman, a young third baseman WFit, passes is almost as delicate as the dis with Brown University for that day. *nie batting order is then followed in has* played some in Baltimore. tribution of patronage to the waiting Catcher Tenny, of Boston, came from tbe regular order. If the batsman who Fred Pfeffer'a case will probably be consid. politicians. One thing is certain and the Brown team. batted out of turn should make a base ered agaiu by the National Board, tut if the* that is, simply that "deadheadism" will ;iiyer does "not appear in person to defeat*, Manager Davis has again announced hit, or in any way get his base, it shall imself he will have u slim chance of being re meet with a setback this year in New that Jim Stafford will have first call not be couute.d, if the error in the batting instated, w> certain magnates say. Yrork. The petty Tammany officeholders on second base this year. order is discovered "before a time-at-bat" a who were annually pestering the local Arthur Bell is already arranging for has been made, and all base runners art- ST1L.L. THJEY COME. club for season passes will meet with a increased accommodations at the Polo vaue«d by the improper batsmen shall set-back this year. As the "Evening return to the bases they occupied before Grounds, and promises some changes he went to the bat. It Should be remem A Plan to Organize a State Lieague Sun" expressed it the other night, "there for the better. bered that a batsman who bats out of his in Iowa. is not a newspaper man in the country Dave Orr, the veteran, has been re turn does not lose his proper turn at bat, Sioux City, Feb. 18. A number of Iowa citle* who will not heartily endorse the de engaged to take pasteboards at Burke's but, if the error is discovered before a are rery enthusiastic over the prospects of th* termination of the New York Base Ball Roost next season. time-at-bat has been made, he formation of a Ktate league for the next seasoa All the patrons of again bats, the following from the Council Muffs "Globe Club to suppress deadhead ism." Burkeville respect the veteran. if it is his turn next, and the batsman voices the sentiment o-f the fans in that city: HOW ABOUT JUDGE CULLOM? Rusie has written a letter to one of who failed to bat in his proper turn is "The announcement by telegraph from Moux Little "Jedge" Cullom came to town his Harlem friends in which he indig declared out. This rule was variously In City that a movement is on foot to organize a last week and someone started a report nantly states that he never asked for terpreted last season and gave a great base ball league of Iowa cities, to include Du- that the anti-deadhead edict issued by deal of trouble. buque. Des Molnes, Davenport, Burlington, Cedar $5000, and that the report to that effect A number of minor changes have been Rapids, Ottumwa, Sioux City and Council Mr. Freedman, caused the "Jedge" to is fictitious. He further says that he is Bluffs, caused considerable hurry suggested; which deal with the- wording of stir among the local on and repair his fences. This is confident that he will be with the team. the various rules, and others which become lovers of the sport, in this city. While there is the order in which the "Jedge" thinks Stafford comes in for some good words, necessary from the more decided no regularly organized association in this eity the teams will finish: New York, Boston, changes as yet, a number of prominent men are talking and Amos thinks he will startle the fans proposed. strongly of forming one, and the people may not Philadelphia. Pittsburg, Baltimore, in Ward's old place. be surprised to see a first-class team practicing Cleveland, Brooklyn, Cincinnati, Chica WILLIAM F. H. KOELSCH. in a short time and also be able to witness first- go, St. Louis, Washington and Louis CONNECTICUf^LEAGUE. class ball. , ville. It is said that the "Jedge" backed " 'The idea of a State league is a good one, up his prediction by making the fol Nick Young Again Honored. Jim O'Rourke is President, Secretary said a prominent business man, 'and I believ* Harvard and Yale have agreed that President it would pay. It is now necessary to pay fabu lowing bets with Mr. Talcott: $50 even Youu?, Of the National League, shall appoint tht and Treasurer. lous salaries to get good ball players, aod al! that Philadelphia will beat out Balti umpire for tlieir dual p»ffli?9. The League urn Special to "Sporting Life." expenses would be small. Again, the Interest more, $40 to $50 that Brooklyn won't I»ires shall go upon the field find report' to the New Haven, Feb. 21. The Connecticui in a State league is always great. It, woulc captaius W the Contesting teams just before advertise Council Bluffs ana give the people finish .as good sis fifth, and $50 even Base Ball League organized Tuesday bj splendid amusement. Sioux City has received that Chicago will not -the gi-iucs begin, th«ir identity being kept pri electing the following officers: James finish in the first vate till jit*;! licl'ore play is called. Tin: H more advertising l>y reason of her base ball club division. I>Uvn gave excellent satirf'uctiou last year, am O'Rourke, Bridgeport, president, secretary than from any other source. I hope Council DISCIPLINE. will probably be adopted by the Yale am and treasurer. Directors, Thomas L. Itiley Bluffs will succeed in getting into this league, During one of Manager Davis* "ex Frinceton managements at tlieir meeting to ur Xferiden; Thomas Hayes, Waterbury and it. is a. splendid chaace to build up base ecutive sessions" with President Freed range dates, wliicii will be held siiortly. James O'Gormau, Hartford; James H ball here.' " _ .. .. . _ . aa.
a pump-handle. Out he went; he tried year than did Cuppy, ought not. to be very 'S sky about getting under cover. liis hand in the Western League, was Child's .neglect I ascribe to pure lazi unsuccessful,1 and wound up in the West ness. No one who has seen the chubby ern Association. So fell one of the most little boy 'hustle about secoud base knows promising pitchers ever on the staff of how confoundedly slow he can be when at the - Chicago Club. PLiHS COMPLETED FOR THE IRIP home. "Jersey" Bakeley. I see, has joined A STORY ABOUT CUPID. '": I was told this story in Baltimore two Jack Milligan's nine. TO THE SOUTH. years ago? Childs was to go over to Wash I often wondered what had become ington to; President Cleveland's inaugura of that once famous pitcher, and am tion with 'a crowd of friejids. equally interested iu another ex-Cleve Plenty ol Hard Work For the Clwe-- He vras called at 9 o'clock. About 10 land star Ed. Beatin. minutes of-hard shaking woke him up. Frank Knauss must be on earth again. "Going to. Washington?" the boys asked. His ' downfall, by the way, occurred land Players More Pleading For a "No; it's raining, ain't it?" right here, in 1891, if I -remember cor "No; only a mist; come on." rectly. . Knauss had been the star Let-up in Base Ball Legislation "No; I might catch cold. Besides, I'm pitcher of the American Association. a Republican, anyway, and this is a good day to sleep. Good-bye." and, together with Jack Doyle, had What May be Expected, When the boys got back at supper time jumped to Cleveland. the kid was dressing for the theatre. Knauss and Doyle made their Nation Cleveland, O., Feb. 18. Editor "Sport Will* MR. ROBISON DECLINED. al League debut in Chicago, and the ing Life:" It is safe to say that each President Robison refused to be wheedled CHICAGOJLEANINGS. base hits rattled and rang against the member of the Cleveland team was hap into the notion of running for Mayor, al back Avail until Knauss put on his py to-day when he received Captain Te- though his friends thought he had a sweater, and walked out of the gome beau's* note telling him that a trip to good show of success. , and into obscurity, and the great Broth "No,, gentlemen." said he to n commit BASE BALL AFFAIRS IN THE WESTERN the South had been fully decided upon. tee, "If I could'not afford to accept the erhood of those who were. Tebeau has been an earnest and per nomination for Congress last fall I cer The game went right : on, and be sistent advocate of this trip ever since tainly cannot afford to run for Mayor. I METROPOLIS, came such a slaughter on both sides the close of last season, and he is great want to bring the base' ball pennant to that Cleveland used up all her pitch ly rejoiced at his success. Cleveland this year, and that, together The. Hum ol Busy Preparation Heard ers, and had to put George. Davis in President Robison is just as happy and with my street railway business, will take the box. while the Colts w'o'rf, out with is more confident than ever of a success all my time. Ryan pitching and Tommy Nagle in ful season. NOTES AND NEWS. The Colts' Southern Trip The the field. Every local reader of "Sporting Life" THE PROGRAM. with whom I have talked is greatly pleased I can't see what New York wants Here is the pfficia%v itinerary as with the. new-form in which the paper now Sunday |aying, Question General of Knauss, unless Davis is stuck on pos issued by Captain Telcfeau. Assem appears. , .-.,:.< sessing a left-handed pitcher. ble in Cleveland, March 15, or earlier, Cleveland patrons .Of: ther-ogame were i News and Comment. What le'ft-handers are there, anyway, leave Cleveland March 1C, for Lit greatly pleased by a clever "write-up" of outside of Breitensteiu and Killen? tle Rock, Ark., where seven the local grounds as the finest in the land : Chicago, Feb. 17. Editor "Sporting SUNDAY BALL. practice games will be played. The team in a recent issue of the New York Life:" New activity has prevailed There promises to be merry blazes has arranged the following additional "Advertiser." Tom Lawrence says the here about Sunday ball. The holy games: Memphis, March 2(3, 27, 28; At grounds this year will be as near perfection among the local diamond stars during lanta, March 29, 30; Chattanooga, April 1, as possible. the past -few days. The boys are get cranks who run the Civic' Federation 2; Nashville, April 3, '4, 5, 6; Bvansville, Fifteen men will be taken on the South ting out their bats, putting new laces in are going to suppress the sport or lose Iml., April 7, 8, 0; Terre Haute, April ern trip. their last year's shoes and packing their a lung. Their campaign against the 10. April 11 is an open date, but a game Manager Cool, of the Schenectady Club, little grips in fond anticipation of South club last year was a failure, but^ they will be arranged at Lafayette, Ind. On is in the city hunting for pitchers. He ern trips, so nearly due. are going after things more scientifically April 12 the team plays at Cuppy's home is a friend and admirer of Manager Davis, Big Jantzen has set sail for Louisville, this season. Logausport and on the 13th, 14th and of New York. and Houseman has joined the Sena Sooner or later the Federation and all 15th games will be played at Indianapolis. Jim Me A leer's friends are predicting a similar fools will go up bump against IS THIS SARCASM? _success for the great outfielder with the tors. a wall. They undertook to stop gam Here are a few changes exactly in line "De Haven- Comedy Company next winter. Houseman received a letter from Gus with s"oaie of the arguments advanced for MoAleer will have quite a large financial rfchmelz the other-day. Gus asked him bling, and a warm-hearted Judge smash A long pitching distance; no glove,* for interest 111 the show. ELMER E. BATES. to send his portrait and biography to ed them in the neck by giving some the fielders and no coaching: Charley Miller, of the Washington gamblers a big judgment for furniture 1. Restrict the pitcher's speed to four TRIBUTE TO STAFFORD "Post,'' and to bring a bat along when destroyed in a raid. They suppressed miles an hour. he reported for duty. ] decent, public boxing bouts, and savage 2. Limit the pace at which the ball .From (he Ex-Sporting Editor of the Doesn't the Washington Club furnish barn tights have taken place ad libitum shall be thrown from one fielder to an- ever since. Now they propose to kill other. Oakland ''Times.'" bats for practice games? Sunday ball and thus deprive 14,(KK) 3. Make It an pffcnse for a player to Brooklyn, N. V., Fob. W. Editor "Sporting THE LOCAL PLAYERS. quit a game because of an injury. Life:" -In the issu? of your valuable paper of Dahlen is .looking well and working people of their Sunday'^ pet diversion. 4. Place the pitchers' feet in iron locks, l-'ob. 9th, imdcr the hwul of "New York News," Ah, well! this is a funny world! so that the ball can by no possibility be I read with much interest a letter from ;in hard., GENERAL COMMENT. a relent "and 1'aUhl'ul rooter, in which he speaks Wilmot, who usually has more boils given any momentum. ol' the nuike-up of this season's New York team. in the winter than the late Job, is in That Brooklyn team, as announced by 5. Call no strikes at all unless the batter There is oue particular part of that letter that President Byrne, surprises me. It is, swings'at the ball. I would like to reply to If you will kindly nrst-class condition, and that quiet fam G. Offer a reward of $1000 to anyone permit me-, to.use-a little space in your paper, ily man,-.7. Ryau, should surely be in eminently, a ball club, and far stronger than the Bridegrooms of last season. who will suggest other means for making i nave In mind the part in which the writer splendid form. _ a monkey out of the pitcher and an refers to the -non-ability of James Stafford to A great change has come over Jim Infield, outfield, pitchers and catchers automaton out of the batter. play second base. arc all ol' good xjuulity,. uiid any sort of 1 have .every reason, to know that Stnffivd ran since his marriage. Honestly, Mr. Editor, hasn't this scheme wall fill' the -position in n capable and satis Once last year and only once he management such work and attention to kill off all interest and all science'in factory-manner. I saw this young player while broke over the traces. The club did lit as Dave Poutz can give should push the national game gone far enough? he was in California, a member of the Los the club far up among the leaders. Are the young men who are writing so Angeles .team, and others who saw him the tle or nothing to him. Hurrah! Let the loud hosanna sound! glibly about free batting anxious to kill aui'.son of 1892 will bear me out when I sny that When Jim Hart was questioned on the Auflon has won a $300 billiard game! the best and most honest game on earth? he was the greatest short stop that ever playt'd matter he said, grimly: "Jim's punish A GAME IN POINT. on a California diamond In years, and his equal ment will be severe euough outside of He struck a mark named Harry Pagiu, has not yet been found there, since he left to and actually beat him out after six Ask anyone of the 4000 people 5000 may go South. His quick stops, pick-ups and accurate thu team." It must have been, for nights of close and lively playing. Un be who go to base ball games in Cleve throwing were wonderful, and In many instances Jaines has been as solemn and sober as land now and then as to the most exciting the features of the game. On a whole, his gen a Judge ever since that day. cle is fairly wild with glee, and talks game they ever saw. eral playing while out on. the coast was nvirvel- He married into one of the best of of challenging any professional, outside What will be the answer? ous, and I am sure if he was given the chalice of Schaefer, Ives and Slosson. The 0 to 0 game of 11 innings between be could do the game for New York. South Side families, and lives in gilded Poor, old pop! His average in the re Cleveland and Boston in the play-oil' for I was a scorer in the California League be ease on Prairie avenue. the championship after the double sea fore, during and after, Stafford's time, and I Auson expects to accomplisfli great cent victory was smaller than .that of know his playing and..his worth. He is just as most of the amateurs who are playing son. sible to-play second base as any player on the deeds down in Texas. He says he will for the championship of Illinois. There was a game full to the brim with diamond to-day, :uid I congratulate Manager cure Dahlen's obesity. Lange's lame W. A. THELON, JR. sharp plays, sensational fielding, strategic IH»vla on Iris sound Judgment iu selecting Staf back, Abbey's poor batting eye and pitching and all that. ford ro 'till the place formerly occupied by that Schriver's bowleggedness by long runs For two hours and 40 minutes there was gentlemanly player, John M. Ward. the wildest excitement and enthusiasm. Yours respectfully, on the sand and copious draughts of sea MATHISON DEFENDED. _ MEY.ER COHEN. water. He hopes to secure a winning Everybody's nerves at tension pitch. Every His Editorial Chief Responsible For body on tip-toe. Both pitchers Young and lead at the start, and thus put the Stivetts doing marvelous work. AN IDIOTIC EXCUSE. Colts into good spirits and confidence the Criticisms on 'Freed man. A QUESTION ASKED. for the race. To the Editor Of "The Sporting Life:" No 26 to 0 score about that. Nothing Would Louisville Have Robbed the A great deal depends upon the start, The article printed on the third page of suggestive of the long, tedious, patience- Pittsburg Club? and Anson's men have started wretched your issue of Feb. 16, under the heading destroying contests that kept the crowds "New York's Owner," and signed W. F. at hf>me in other Western towns in 1894. Pittslnirg, Feb. 18. When the case of ly for several seasons. I* K. does an injustice to Mr. C. F. Mathi I should like to ask some good, honest Fred Pfeffer comes before the National THR PFBFFEIl CASE. son, of the "Evening Telegram," and I ask base ball writer like Albert Mott, Mr. League meeting on Feb. 27 next President Fred Pfeft'er's case still troubles the sufficient space to place the facts before Grotty or Mr. Morse not a prejudiced man, Kerr, of the Pittsburg Club, will hardly fans. Enough names have been bigued your readers. vote for reinstating the clever second if he is honestly in favor of this namby- baseman. At the time Pfeffer was doing hard to his reinstatement petition to over Briefly, it was charged that Mr. Mathison pamby, lawn tennis, school boy legisla work for the proposed American Association the awe almost anybody, and good "old applied to Mr. Andrew 'Freednian for the tion. 1'ittsburg Club was negotiating'.with the Louis .Anson's scrawl heads all the rest. Yet secretaryship of the New York e.luj.), Base ball is not alone the art of hitting ville management for Pfeffer's services. The Jim Hart remains obdurate, and says and, upon being refused the dBOsi- the ball, fielding the ball :or;;faiinning the Pittsburg Club Intended paying $4
can these facts be reconciled? They will not be many spectators to witness don't jibe worth a cent. It looks very the games. It will be what is called decidedly as if there was a largersized S "a bad base ball year." and black-faced! colored man hiding in Wars are simply contests. There in the Washington woodpile, and if he was great killing and slaughter. Even th« not placed there by Mercer to boom SOME REFLECTIONS ANENT CAPTAIN chaplains of the regiments exhort and himself, we'll have to give it up and pray for the general welfare of the guess again. world and the special success of their PLAYERS ARRIVING IN TOWN. DAYIS' RECENT REMARKS. particular armies, and then take a gun The first of the out-of-town Senators and go out on the picket line and bang to arrive was Ed Cartwright, who blew the brains out of the idiot on the other in on Monday night. So Charley Abbey- Base Ball is Not a Parlor Game side, who is fighting as conscientiously will have company until the rest of the for principle as he is. That is a fact team arrive, which will be one week Why the Spirit of Keenest they dp it the writer has seen them. WASHINGTON NEWS. from Saturday. Cartwright looks in fine Chaplains are not required, not even fettle for ball playing. He has spent the Rivalry Should be Fostered Eyen at expected to carry arms. It is voluntary winter hunting in the West Virginia on their part. Then why do some of OFFICIAL NEWS FROM BIG LEAGUE mountains and the open air, climbing the Expense o! Some Dignity. them do it? Simply because they have over mountains, etc., has hardened some of the human passions that Cap HEADQUARTERS. and browned him until he looks the very Baltimore, Feb. 18. Editor "Sporting tain Davis proposes to give full play picture of health and strength. Life:" Say, Look here. That Mana to in his men, and passions that are ex Charley Abbey will not be at fault if ger-Captain Davis is ^oing to make his pected by all the world to be displayed The Cases of Mercer and Joyce- the Senators do not have the finest col mark. Not that he cannot sign his in any contest. In common with wart lection of bats in the business this sea name to the pay roll. They can all do base ball is a contest. Senators Arriving in Town An son. Early last fall Treasurer Earl that. But this man thinks. He will WHY, WHEREFORE. Wagner gave him an order on Tappan's make an impression. The following On the Rappahannock the writer saw and Wise Moye Con- for five dozen bats. He selected the from him is good, plain, practical com the chaplain of the Second Berdau Important sticks himself, cleared out a place in mon sense if it is not Chadwickian. Sharpshooters actually make useless a the dry room of the store, where he Listen. piece of field artillery of the enemy templated by Irwin, Etc, strung them on wires, and regularly He believes that such, a thing as his by shooting down, from his place in twice a week since that time he has players hobnobbing with the players of hiding every man that attempted to The latest official bulletin issued by oiled them carefully. Said he the other other teams is not beneficial to his own serve it. How could he justify himself Secretary Young of the National Board day. "Well, if the Yannigans can't crack men, and prefers to meet the enemy in taking several lives? He was not is as follows:. out singles, doubles, triples and homers with little or no feeling of friendliness. required to do it. Those' who were With Brooklyn, A. C. Guinbert; with Cincin with that lot of clubs they can't bat at nati, J. W. Hoiliday; with Cleveland. O. Te- He says that when bis men go upon the could have done the same thing. And beau, John O'Cocncr, C. L. Zlramer, Ed. Grenin- all, and had better go to farming." field he wants them to refrain from yet this good man (for he was admitted ger, Thad Troy, E. J. McKeaa, U. 3. Sullivan; Manager Schmelz has coined another handshaking and joking with their oppo to be an exceptionally good one) and With Toronto, Samuel B. Shaw. new one. Referring to one or two of his nents, and to treat them as if they were fine soldier was conscientiously doing With New York State League, Peter F. Cas- new recruits the other day, he said, ex gldy, M. F. Hlckey, James Dowd, John Carr, already beaten. what he could have shown you by Robert Montgomery, J. F. Musser and Charles "They are Japanese"--meaning, they are By George, George is right. cellent arguments to be a duty. Davis. all right. If the Washingtons did not By Scrappleton, George is wrong. So it is with base ball players. They With New England Association, Joseph Sulli already have a high-sounding title in the Let's take the wrong first. have a duty to perform. It is to win van,'James T. Burk. Senators they might be sailing under permit them to shake. They are not desired to With Western Association. George Carrisb, Jo- George should the game. eph Walsh, W. Hynes, S. H. Larocque, Jas. the name of "the Japs" this season. They should at least emulate the prize sandbag, spike or injure a fellow-player, McCoroiack, J. R. McGreevy, W. H. Hoffner, IRWIN TALKS ABOUT HIS PHILLIES. fighters. First get ready look fierce' but they are expected to cultivate a Danny Boland, Charles Farrell, Harry Gatewood, Manager Arthur Irwin drifted into the put on the panoply of war, gloves, mitts, spirit of rivalry that makes an oppo C. A. Marcum. Burl May turn, Stat Lincoln, H. city to-day to have a confabulation with etc., and then shake hands. nent during a contest a sporting enemy. H. Howe, Edward Logue, George MeVev, C. E. As both men Jones, J. S. Aydelott, F. S. Capliliger, C. President N. E. Young. Oh yes, by all means shake. The effect of mind on matter is an Sckwartz. were very wary when approached as to But never quake. admitted law of nature. Rage strength With Toronto, Samuel B. Shaw. the nature of the business which should Only the Philadelphia team does the ens the arm. A vicious blow cannot With Memphis, Pat Flaherty, John Went!!, bring the popular Philadelphia manager latter. And it has never proved a euc- be given when directed by a meek and Charles Levin, Samuel Smith, R. Langsdorf, J. here and refused to talk, I am unable to Wtrig-bt, Mike < Lawrence. August Land, Ed cess. lowly mind. Athletic vini at its best is O'Meara, Thomas Gillon, W. J. Burrell, Dennis say just what is in the wind. We are Take George Van Haltren for an ex the result of strong emotions of rivalry. Dolan and W. Lammering. reassured a little, however, by the re ample or, no, take Charlie Farrell. KESULTS. The schedule meeting will he held on Febru marks both made to the effect that it ary 27, at Uie Fifth Avenue Hotel, New York HOW TO DO IT. It is true that as a consequence of City, at 10 o'clock A. M. was nothing with relation to the Phila this sporting enmity between athletic delphia team or having important bear When that big opening game with the N. E. YOUNG, Secretary. Orioles takes place in New York, Charlie contestants there is an example now and Other Washington news will be found ing on base ball matters. After a talk then of mild brutality. Somebody is with Irwin I am more than ever con should pull on his mitts over at the in the appended special correspondence. bench, let his hands fall to his sides, spiked. A blow is given. Harsh, vul vinced that the Phillies will have some gar and even profane words are occa Special Correspondence. thing to say about the disposition of walk toward the plate letting his dukes swing, his body undulating from east to sionally spoken. But the examples of it Washington, D. C., Feb. 19. Editor the pennant this season. They look as few. Think of last "Sporting Life:" Up to date nothing if they were destined to be in the hunt west with a jerky motion, his head are comparatively shrugging into his shoulders, and giving season. There were about 170 players has been heard from Captain Joyce and from first tcWlast. It is said that Irwin League. How many such offenacs pitcher Mercer, other than that which intends to play Delehanty on thjrd regu a decided lunge forward with each de in the liberate step in advance. Arrived at the were there that led to any bad result? has already appeared in print, when they larly this season, thus placing Turner in Almost every offense was enormously they would not sign with left and letting Lave Cross take his plate he should put up his right quickly, declared that meet the right of McGraw with two or magnified for entertaining or exciting Washington this season. So be it, then. regular1 turn behind the bat. The And yet, oh, what ft base reasons which lend color to this make three jerky shakes, step back briskly reading. Let them stay away. There has been off for business just in front ball year it was. The people were some talk to the effect that Mercer had the idea seem more than plausible. It is and square of the backstop. mildly crazy over the sport, and approv received an offer from Guy Hecker's a well-known fact that Cross is one of ed the style of play by flocking to see it sea the best catchers in the business. He is With this slight amendment the propo Oil. City team to play there this sition of Captain Davis is approved. in greater numbers than ever before. son. This has been based, principally quick as a cat, a great hitter and so was pelted, speedy and sure in his throwing as to And, if it is approved by Baltimore, Tom Tucker was boisterous, on what Mercer has written to friends what more can he want. and next day there was double the num here and from a communication to make base stealing come down to a to see the game. minimum. Then, Delehanty, one of the Let the galled jades wince. ; j ( ; , ber of spectators "Sporting Life," which was signed with We know how to do it here. if' } Shall he be pelted every day? the initials of one of the owners of the best hitters that ever shouldered a bat. No. team. This writer said that can play an infield just about as well SOME MORE. Oil City one and doesn't have to use But the whole- pith of Captain Davis' But, Messrs. Rule Makers, you don't there was a chance that Mercer would as the next want to suppress him entirely if you that team, q,nd that the "Wag a big mitt with which to do it. His remark is that there should be culti be with throwing arm is simply great, and he is vated a strong spirit of rivalry between know exactly what you are about. ner tribe" would be fooled. Evidently not afraid of tackling anything that the players of the different teams to Keep the thing well in hand. Don't this auburn-haired hardware dealer of comes his way. Still another, and one nerve them up to giving them the best let it get away from you or beyond con Oil City had not consulted with such an of the most important reasons for lin athletic contest, as well as giving the trol. Keep a firm grasp on the situar astute base ball man as Hecker is be ing up the team in that way, is that best results for the particular club in tion. fore he made that break. Can he mean Turner is too valuable a man to have the race for the pennant. But don't you attempt to make a par that they are willing to have the boycott on the beuch. He was only led by And it is a fact, too. lor game of this great field sport of base of all the National Agreement organiza Duffy in the batting,standing the past The scrappy, hustling team, pulling ball if you want to entice the people tions plastered on their little semi-pro season. Great Scott, what a batting with hands, arms, feet, legs, body, head to come out to see it. ALBERT MOTT. fessional organization just to help Mer team that would be when Taylor and and mouth, is the one that gets there, es cer in a fancied grievance? The Oil Cross are acting as the battery, and pecially if they are playing with a City Club made most of its money la*it then run on down the line with Boyle, meek, we-don't-want-any-hard-feelings- LEAGUE PINES. season by playing the Cleveland, IJjtts- Hallman, Sullivan, Delehanty, Turner, club that simply bats and fields and Some Interesting Facts Taken From burg and Washington National League Hamilton and Thompson. A pitcher runs ba.ses with a deprecating and apolo clubs and teams which belonged to other who has to face that aggregation on a getic air like some you have seen. Nick Young's Ledger. National Agreement leagues. Don't hot afternoon need not be envied his The style of play of a team managed Looking over his books recently, Nick they realize that if they engage Mercer job, no matter what the size of his and captained by the Angel Gabriel Young found the amount paid in for the they can never play again with a club last four years as follows: In 1891, $385, salary. (by the way they would always have to from eight clubs, making an average for 12 under the agreemen? If they don't MINOR MENTION. be put out on the fly) would no doubt clubs of $517. lu 1892. the amount col know that very important fact it is William Gaffney Betts, who is slated commend itself to the crank on morals, lected was $490. In 1898 it fell off to time they were getting it snuggled away for one of the regular positions on the but its percentage in the championship $445, and last season. $330, the lowest on. into their noggins somewhere, where it umpire staff, is putting in his time until figures would be worse than Gus record. can remain long enough to take root and the season opens in one of the big ma*- Schmelz's figurantes last season that is, Buck Ewing has the record in the way of stick. Mr. R. could have discovered chine shops of the city. Betts is a fine speaking figuratively. fines in one game. Umpire Curry, at Wash machinist and makes lots of money at ington, about three years ago, fined Ewinp this fact by just hinting a bit to Hecker, IT'S NOT RIGHT. seven times, $25 each fine, making a total of who is no spring chicken, and up to it, but, he would much rather be on No, of course not. We should all com $175. The New York dub paid the money and snuff enough not to be caught too far the ball field, with the attendant excite mend morals and morality and do our appealed to the National Board, who remitted in the gills by Mercer or any other sort ment attached to umpiring, than listen utmost for the good of mankind in gen $150 of the money, as it iras proven that Mr. ing to the hum of wheels in a foundry or Curry had lost his temper. of bait. Oil City people would no doubt eral. Umpire John Gaffiney got tangled up with Capt. the young pitcher-than a machine shop. He has received his of rather miss of appointment as a That is a self-evident fact. Anson during a game at Chicago, and put on chance to see the best teams in the ficial notification But base ball is base ball, and more fines that amounted to $110 before the OaptaJn league umpire. would let go. Anson made a big kick, claiming country slay against their pets. it is an athletic contest. but the $10 was an out IRWIN ENTERS A DENIAL. Charley Snyder, dressed in the height The pulpit thunders, "carry Christian that the $10!) was just, of fashion, is out on the streets occa rage. The fine was paid and went. Writing about Mercer reminds rne^hat ity into your business." To thp contrary notwithstanding, the ranpirea Manager' Arthur Irwin denies he has sionally these bright, warm afternoons. Well, do so if you can, but you cannot of the National League are having less trouble tamoered with the pitcher, directly or He. is still waiting to hear from Presi carry any too much of it into a base each year in handling the players. The new truth dent Pat Powers, of the Eastern League. umpires are visually the ones to pnt on tli« indirect!v. Irwin is inclined to be ball field and win many games. liberties ful, and' I am one of those who have He was written to some time ago that practical part of it, even fines, as the players are afraid to take he was wanted for the coming season in That is the with the old members of the staff. respect for him, both as a base ball man if it is not very pretty. In many cases the clubs pay the fines, as in aged and as a personal friend. If he that League, but since that has not re At the domestic fireside, at the church, New York, and then the orders generally coma says' that he has not encouraged the ceived a line. in other walks of life, even twenty-two from headquarters, telling the men to use a lit pitcher in his hold-out against Manager Tom Kinslow has had a hard siege of hours in the day you can perhaps teach tle judement in their kicks. it as a juror on the Howgate embezzle Mr. Young has no record where the late Mike Schmelz. we will believe him in the these players something better, but if Kelly was ever fined by an umpire. "Kelly was absence of proof conclusive to the con ment trial. He is going .on his. fifth you want your club to win the pennant a unique character," said the base ball man, trary- Could it be possible that Colonel week of that remarkable case and has you must also teach them to fight the "and did a lot to interest people in the game Rogers or Mr. Reach have given Mer a thousand times wished himself well devil with* fire for at least two hours who never cared for the sport before." out of it. It is not at all to Tom's One of the umpires found fault with Kelly in, cer to understand that they would give in the twenty-four. fearing him a larger increase in salary than liking to be cooped up in a 'stuffy Court a game one day, and the great player, room for that length of time. BASE BALL MILLENNIUM. a fine, turned to the umpire and said: "If you the Wagners? Mercer has written and if the world lasts long fine me I will drop dead, as I vras never fined in stated in interviews that he would' like Manager Schmelz will arrive here on It will come, my life." Then umpires had no trouble with. to get his release so that he could play Tuesday, spend a few hours and then enough, when the base ball business Kelly. The easiest man in the business to-day hustle on through to the league meeting I is run by the Society for the Suppression for the umpires is Captain Anson. when yeani with Philadelphia, in which city he had king of kiokers. * --- offered the largest salary. How* ,ia New" York. CHARLES X.'K. J&LLLBB. I of Human Passions, but then there ago he was considered 'the 6 LIFE. Feb. 23-
week gave Manager Mack quite a little second division club. It will not always trouble. It was stated that Tom Kins- be thus, thank heaven. low had put his name to a Pittsburg CINCINNATI CHIPS. REASONABLE FLAYERS. Club contract and would draw $2800, an There will be no kicks coming this increase over lost year's salary from year from the players. Every man on Brooklyn. A SENSATION THAT WAS QUICKLY the team knows that these are hard! Of course, this big salary story would times and they are willing to get em not do any good in the club, and Con ployment even if they don't get $25 nie hastened to correct it. He said: EXPLODED. a day. In that we are lucky. If Ewing "I have not received . Kinslow's con was having the trouble Manager Da vis tract, but have agreed on terms, and I The Story is beset with then there wbuld be trou can assure you that he is not to get, That Stern Had Been After ble. Be it said to the credit of the mem $2800 or anything near like it. Why, bers of the Cincinnati team that they you know that men are not paying any the Team Denied Forthwith Buck are as level headed a lot of players as salaries like that. And besides, Brook can be found on the pay roll of any lyn didn't pay very high salaries last Ewing Confident of Getting New team in the country. year. I don't see how; the story was There is harmony too. Every paper in started." Men, 'But None Signed Yet, Etc, the city save the "Commercial" is root ABDICATIONS. ing hard for the success of Ewing and Mark E. Baldwin has . become quite the team, and the sheet with the 200 a .society man in Homestead. . Cincinnati, O,, Feb. 18. Editor "Sport He is an ing Life:" At last there circulation cuts no figure with the base POSSIBILITY OF MANY artistic dancer and trips .the light fan has been a bit ball people of Cincinnati. Even the DISAPPOINTED tastic toe almost every of excitement in base ball circles hero night. This is and the cranks breathe "Post," which has heretofore antagonized a good way of getting into condition. easier. It had President Brush and his efforts, is will NEW YORKERS. Secretary been feared that all the interest had Frank Balliet dropped into died an.d the game ing to give the team a chance to show town yesterday, after having been ab gone to the demnition wh:it it can do this season; sent about three bow-wows, but there is now every evi Manager Davis ol tiie Giants months or more dence that there is still an interest taken. Pat Tebeau and his fellows will not and in Limestone, Pa., a small town near go South with the Reds. He thanked Harrisburg. It all came about in this way: His Surmise One Careful Ob Frank declares that the In Saturday's "Commercial Gazette" Bancroft for the offer to help them out, winter there was a genuine, rip-roaring President Ban Johnson, of but concluded that a few weeks playing snorter. Snow four and five/feet deep the Western in the early season would materially was common. '. >' ' League and chief knocker to the Cin server Wto Fears That He Will cinnati Base Ball Club, had an article hurt the attendance at the opening ^ame The signing of "Jersey" Bakely by to the effect that Aaron Stern had se and so Pat wisely concluded not to , play Be Disappointed.__ Tack Milligan for his AHentown *Club cured an option on the Cleveland team in the Red's back yard this spring. Pat recalls some of the funny stories Jim and had offered President Brush the has got a great .head, no matter how; Pittsburg, Feb. IS. Editor "Sporting McAleer told me once about Enoch. Cleveland franchise and all the players impulsive he may be on the diamond. Life:" lip to date there has been but The fat player in the Players' League* left from both the Cleveland and Cin ...... GROUND IMPROVEMENTS.. one League manager who has had the had :i great habit of missing the train, cinnati teams after he. Stern, had se Groundkeeper Schwab has completed nerve to make-a dead open and shut and about the time the club would reach lected the best, in exchange for the Cin the demolition of the long and unsightly guess oil the corning League race. It its destination a message would be cinnati franchise, grounds and players. row of seats that last year infested the is observed that George Stacey Davis, recived from "Jersey," reading: "Am Then the article further stated that outfields, and is .now awaiting the arri of Cohoes, N. Y.. recently put in charge left; send on ticket." President Brush had' not seen fit to val of President Brush for orders as to of the New York team, is out with a In all this talk about old-timers phiy- make any such deal, even when $20, whether they will be erected on the long talk. He picks out the clubs that ing good ball it is singular why people 000 had been offered to boot. That third base line. Treasurer Lloyd favors the Giants look to be in the race and will overlook a man who is just, as Brush had set the price of $75,000 on putting a row of them in that location, winds up by saying that he will be old, if not older, than Anson, who can the Cincinnati team and that all deals but the consent of Mr. Brush will have greatly disappointed" if the New York put up a rattling game at 'short stop. were off. to be obtained before the work is begun I refer ers do not win the flag. This being to Marr Phillips, just signed QUICKLY EXPLODED. on that line. The change will be of un Davit*' first- year in the managerial line with the Troy team. Phillips is a told benefit in fielding, but not so many it is hnr.tly* fair that he should Pittsburger. He 'has been playing the Now this story looked well in print be and the fans were naturally excited home runs will be made on the grounds touched up''for his act. However, let game for 20 years, at least. In the this year as last. Had these changes it. be said that there early days of the American Association, that is what very few of them read it. are many people It did not create the stir it would had been made a year ago the public would who stand ready to believe that Mr. in this city, at least 14- years ago, Marr have been better satisfied, and yet it Davis is going to realize all was even considered an old 'blood. His it seen the light of day in any other the disap of the city dailies, .as not much cre is a case of "better late than never."; pointment there is to be secured. arm went wrong for a time, but he Mr. Schwab, has also another wrinkle Whereon Davis finally recovered the. use of it. He is dence is put on any of the articles that bases his prediction appear in the "Commercial." in the pitcher question. His idea is that is hard to find. The Giants surely have always certain -of an engagement at the twirler's distance should be short not been strengthened Troy, being a great But still there was a little comment. to any extent favorite 'there. When Stern's name is ment'oned with ened by two feet and the plate enlarged --in fact, are weaker in the infield than Perhaps the man who measured to a slab three feet square. Then he th^y were. Their excellent pitchers and Tighe and Beam, the new Quakers, any base ball majors in this city, there for ia always more or less stir. It didn't would allow the pitcher to occupy any good luck helped them out last season. uniforms, made allowance for a swell one of the back corners in setting a By good luck 1 meaft no cripples. Ul.'st Iwi-ifc' ihouyii, lor With bi:;ud ill ills ing in their chests, that sometimes comes eyes Cot. Stern .denied the whole thing cross fire at the plate. He would allow Of course if Baltimore had not put to minor leaguers who get a going in the batsman to stand not farther than out nearly $-~i(X)0 for three pitchers as being a colossal lie froni beginning the League. to end and President Hiiish did like one foot back to gauge the delivery- of near'the wind-iip it is ialmbst certain George Miller came over to, town the pitcher better; While that the Giants .would wise. Then it remained for John-son the , it is unlikely bate captured to-day, for, as ,he said, "tilings are very next day to make as pretty a retraction that these suggestions will- be adopted > at tht' ribbon. Davis may tjave. some in rotten in Allegheny." , "Thought; you the next meeting side tip to strengthen, his opinion, but as.it was possible ' for him to do under of the League, still and Red Ehret were .going to Hot the circumstances, And' thus .Vanish they are fensible, and the idea of giving il; .must'be trotted out pretty soon or Springs," was the first remark that the. pitcberf greater -liber-ties is a good he will get the laugh. ed the first real attempt at sensation - , greeted him. "So I am," was George's seen in this cil,y in many a clay.. . one. <. , : Manager Mack was shown the pre reply. "I am;--waiting." Then Giedrge diction of New York's manager. His winked the other eye, and: said, "on the DE'-VLS THAT FAIT.KD. comment was quite characteristic. He wherewith." Just then Elmer Smith What the next week will produce man only said, "I am afraid there are going dropped in and yelled, "Thought vou knows not. Ml'. Brush will be here the He Now Admits That Pfeffer is Still to "be a good many hopes defeated in were at the: Springs." "Go to!" last of the week, and the future of the New York the coining season." Presi the midget answered in disgust. Presi team will be gone over between the a Great. Player. dent Kerr carefully read the talk, and dent Kerr thinks the "Sporting Life" directors and Manager Ewing. Then In regard to the possible reinstatement then smiled in a significant way. in its improved form is just the thing, will come the little trip to New York, of Fred. Pfeffer, John M. Ward says: LESS CHANGES THE BETTER. but he vows that when a man is in a where a few men may be secured. As "I consider Fred Pfeffer one of the greatest Notwithstanding the announcements hurry he wishes yet there has' not been a ball players of the age. They may say what they that Messrs. Hart and Hanlon were op it was stitched. single deal will about him, but he's a great player for all posed to the return to the pitchers' box John E. Berger dropped in one day consummated since Ewing took charge that. I've heard people say that he's a 'back idea President Kerr intends of the team. number' ncd 'old timer.' I'll bet there are men to bring up And yet this is no fault on tte New York team to-day that are older the matter at the coming meeting of of the mana in years than E't'effer. Just because a man be the Rules Committee. It will do no ger. He has tried his hardest to get gan to play ball when he was 17 years of age harm to talk the scheme over, in the ger vows that the lad is one of the some new faces, but it would look as and continues to play it well until he Is 30 way the Pittsburg man looks at it. "I best, and will soon be heard from. if Cincinnati had no players that the floes not naturally make him a 'has been.' Other Connie MaCk . feels certain that he other people want. Take players start in to play when they are 27, and guess the less changes made the bet the case of when they reach the age of 35 and become ter," said Mr. Kerr, to the undersigned will get the boys working before they Chamberlain, for instance. He is a bet prominent they are still considered young bloods. to-day. "I suppose a few will be made, are in the South a couple of hours. ter pitcher than half of those who are The trouble is these terms have so often been Elmer Smith has gathered together being snapped up by other managers, misapplied. but you know as much about it as I "Pfeffer do. I expect to an excellent lot of sticks. They are and yet there appears to be no one who !s a man of temperate habits, and leave for New York thoroughly he is now In . his prime. He is quick, a great next Saturday. No notice of a meeting dried by natural gas. wants him. And we have any quanti fielder" and a. timely; hitter. 1 heard or read of the committee other than that in the Before the week is , out that much- ty of cl-ever players that cannot be something the other day about' certain' players papers, has reached me, but I guess that sought-after score card privilege will be retained. Still no one has anything on the New York team declaring that they1 would finally settled. .- ; . , CIRCLE. they will trade for one of them. not play on the same team with Pfeffer. I know is all right." _i ;_ . there is a feeling among certain fnen on the TAKE-A-CHANCE, ''BUCK." . STILL CONFIDENT. team against him, hut why should that prevent There are no new developments in FINDLAY FACTS; the men from playing good ball? the Cincinnati claim on Gumbert, and Buck is confident he will be able to "I know of eases on the stage where certain Weaver. Every now and then a roast Manager Strobel Has Everything get his hooks on one or two at the actors were bitter enemies and:: had.:to play op c6im»s from Cincinnati town, but it has Ready For League meeting. There are any num posite parts night; after night, but they never Next Season. ber that:he wants and would be willing openly, showed their animosity for each other. no effect here. The Pittsburg managers Findlay, O., Feb. 13. Editor "Sporting Life:" It is not manlike. I thought about getting P.teff.er are willing to allow their case to rest Manager Charles J. Strobel bits completed al! to pay good money for, but the others last -year: Mr. ; Talcott spoke' to me about hiin, until the Board meets, and then if that arrangements for his new park. It will be want to keep them just as bad. If he and I said that I would consider the matter. organization does not give credit for tak situated on what is known as the Wijrwam cannot succeed in making a trade the I felt the players and soon found out that three grounds. He will fit it up-with new fences, club will have to go into the field with or four men of them were- bitter against Fred. ing a chance the deal will have to be grand st*nd. ticket office, etc., in the most "The team was playing winning ball then,' unraveled. convenient and tasteful manner possible, and practically the same team as last year and we were going rapidly to the front. I then I observe Ewing is going to the League hopes to still increase Fihdla.v's already wide with the exception of the experimental told Mr. Talcott that it might be detrimental meeting to make some deals. Whatever spread fame as a l)ase ball city. new blood. to the interest of the club to make a. change He has his team for '95 all signed, everyone The fans are singing "It Won't be at that time, and he agreed with me. If I you do, Buck, don't wait until you see of whom will be glad to answer to the umpire's could have signed Pfeffer at the beginning of tha whether the players are willing to be call of "play ball," arrayed in new uniforms Long," and are already beginning to season I would have done so." traded before you make the deal. The with the name of Findlay across their breasts. take an interest in-the probable make day for that has been over a long time. The grounds will be opened on Decoration Day up of the team when they report on with the Colored Page Fence Giants, of Adrian, March Marry This Girl Somebody! STIRRING UP THE OLD PEELING. MJch.. with Bud Fowler,. Findlay's last year's 7 for the Southern trip. It may Oliver Pat Tebeau is right in line to second busemari, as manager. seem surprising, but yet there is a good Mr.^ EDITOE : stir up that old feeling between the The Findlay contracts, as signed, are by the deal of interest in the team. One would .1* stained a blue silk dress with lemon Pirates and Spiders. Yesterday Pat de following players: Pitchers and change fielders think that with the failures of the past Juice; what will restore the color? I am clared the Pittsburg were a cheap team, Ed. Hagey. the left-hand twirler of last year's two years there would be a lack of en making lots of money selling the Climax and he didn't care Kindlay team; Charles Little, of Philadelphia, Dish Washer. Have not made less than about meeting them and James R. Smith, of Waterton, Wis., who thusiasm. And still when the club is $10 any day I worked. Every family wants in spring exhibition games. Connie Mack last season played with the Koek Island Western mentioned there arises a spirit that is a Dish Washer, and pay ?5 quickly when smiled when shown Patsy's scred. He Association team. Catchers William fianns, of not easy to down. they see the dishes washed and dried per admitted offering the Irish-Frenchman Cleveland, who has been on Cleveland's reserve I have fectly list for the last year. First base George B. never seen a city where there in one minute. I generally sell at 4r> per cent, of the receipts to play at Derley, last season's first baseman. Second base is so much real interest taken in a los every house. It is eagy Belling what every Savannah. "Pat is on the warpath John J. Rafterty, last season with the Bing- ing ball team as right here in Cincin family wants to buy. I sell as many- already," said Mack, "but a few lickings hamton Eastern League team. Fred. Coke nati. Why, if we could trade teams washers as my brother, and he is an old will tone him down." will field his old position at short field. Bennv salesman. I will clear $3000 this year. By Ireland, of Battle Creek, Mich., will play third with Cleveland the grounds would not addressing J. H. Nolen, 60 West Third Ever since Al Buckenberger, over two base. Howard Brandenburg, Findlay's old favor hold the spectators here while the Lake avenue. Columbua, Ohio, anyone C?IB get years ago, said that Tebeau's legs were ite, will put up the game of his life the coming city people would stamp on. their ball particulars about the Dish Washer, aod in plaster the Cleveland captain has season as captain and right field, Rome Gray, of players and trample them in the ground. can do as well as I am doing. Talk aooat been after the Pirates. His roasts were Columbus, will be centre fielder. ' Even with the disparity in the standing hard times; you can soon pay off a- Mort money-makers at that. The team as it here appears should be a rec gage, when making 510 a day, if yon-will ord-breaker and secure the best wishes and co of the two teams last year ours outdrew only YES-HB WILL GET IT. operation of the Clevelands work; and why won't people try, Uie local f&ua and your correspon at home two to one. And when the; have »udi good opportunities. A Washington special oae day last dent, A. 1. N, still we h$v« to struggle along witii a ' ' " . 23-
diana retreat, Virtue and Sweeney are CT "cross-fire" or "corner" ball. They are already here; Borchers and Knell are TATTTC OTOTTUfQ for the most part totally indifferent to wintering in California, and will report SI. the distance, but "Buck" thinks that to the team at Houston, going direct Luulo DlrllfluS. from their homes. a return to the old box or a lengthening GIVE THE PITCHERS MORE LATITUDE of the present plate would very ma Of course everyone is going to look AN OFFICIAL UTTERANCE OH THE terially add to the effectiveness of Ma at the proposed change in the pitching son, Staley and Ehret.«.Before leaving distance from his own standpoint, and SUNDAY BILL, for the East the manager acknowledged on the line that will do him most good. to a reporter that he expected.the com While the general opinion away from mittee would make just such a change Louisville seems to be against any in A Legislator With the Courage of His and added that such action would make terference with the present arrange some pitchers he knew more effective. ment, we cannot help thinking there is Convictions Buckenberger Making That he was governed by his expec a good deal of horse sense in your, last tations when he signed Ehret is very week's Cleveland letter, and heartily probable. concur with him in the' argument he ad Haste Siowly A Plea For Pitcher ODDS AND ENDS. vances. In the good old ball days in If reports are true, Arthur Clarkson Louisville Breitensteia, Etc. is not wanted by the Brown Stocking LODISYIUEJJNES. the crowds were greatest and management this season. Several ru enthusiasm at its highest when the mors of prospective changes are in cir games were won and lost by small | St. Louis, Feb. 18. Editor "Sporting culation. scores, and the pitcher was the idol then j Life." The following letter from State THE CLUB TO CHAMPION PERSECUTED Senator A. W. Brewster, Neither Hawley nor Ehret have sign and ought to be again. There were ' will show how ed, so that deal is not times here, back in '84, when the citi the Anti-Base Ball bill is looked at in a deal as yet. PFEFFER'S CAUSE. the State Senate. This It now seems that Tom Brown's rea zens were almost willing to contribute letter was re son for preferring to remain in a subscription to buy Hecker a house ceived by a base ball enthusiast in this Louis city, who has ville is th«t he has an interest in a sa The Blacklisted Player Tendered a and lot. given ine a copy of it to loon in that city. He has no objection Manager McCloskey is certainly in publish. to playing in St. Louis, and it is safe favor of decreasing the pitching dis Jefferson City, Mo., Feb. 6. My Dear Sir: to predict that when the call of duty Contract to Make an Issue Fin tance, and it would do Yours received. You may res* assured tha.t I more to improve will do everything in my power to give the is sounded he will line up with the rest the efficiency of the work in the Louis Anti-Uase Ball bill a black eye. We are pre of the St. Louis boys. ances of the dab Players Reporting ville Club than anything else that could paring to make a stiff fight. The only hope is , Manager Mack thinks the St. Louis be accomplished. with the legislature, as the Senate is wild. Browns will be in luck this year to win, BWINU LOOKING E'OR A TKADB. Tell the boys we will do the best we can for For Duty The Pitcher Question, the great national game. four games from Pittsburg, while George Manager Ewing, of Cincinnati, has Miller been in correspondence with the Louis Very truly yours, thinks the Browns will win the Louisville, Ky., Feb. 19. Editor ARTHUR W. BREWSTER. series from the Pittsburgs. ville officials with his eye to a trade. Roger Connor, the "Sporting Life:" The worm has turned It is not known which one of our beau The bill as it now stands reads: big first baseman, Louisville the despised "Every person who shall be convicted signed a Brown Stocking contract at and hitherto ties he particularly desires, but one of a $300 reduction in pounced down upon tail end League the out-fielders is believed to be the man of horse racing, cock fighting or play salary over the ing at base ball, foot ball, cards or amount paid him last season. He will town has actually dared to assert a he is after. He is known to be an ad get $2100 and is satisfied. prerogative and President Stucky stands mirer of both Brown and Shugart, games of any kind on the first day of the and week, commonly called Sunday, shall The St. Louis Club has seven pitchers before the League as Ajax" defying is particularly anxious for Clarke, but j under contract, and Manager the lightning. he might be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and Bucken Last week it was as well stop where he is. ! fined not exceeding $50." The objectors berger »ays all will be retained. When recited how he intended to hold Manager McCloskey would not give one is knocked out Clarke for the to the bill made the point that as the of the box another Chicago amenable to a fine for refusing whole Cincinnati crowd. measure now reads anyone will be put in. to play a regular scheduled game and he MEEKIN SIGNED. playing high Manager Da vis, of the New five, casino or any other innocent game Manager Buckenbferger has signed has followed that up by mailing, during York Edward Mason, a right-handed pitcher, thi§ week, to Fred Pfeffer, our former team, is said to have paid a vist to New at home is liable to arrest and convic Albany, across the river, during the tion. who was with the team a short time second baseman, who is at the present BACHELOR'S HALL. last season, but was released, owing time in New Orleans, a contract for week. His mission was to sign pitcher to illness. Meekin, of the New York Club, and it President Von der Ahe must antici bis services for the coming season. Your pate a prosperous season at Sportsman's readers were told of this some time ago, is told that an agreement is made, the LOOKING terms of which could not be learned, Park this year. Every room in the FOR AN EXCUSE and which has been done notwithstand handsome club house is being artistically ing Pfeffer is now on the League black but that Meekin has signed his contract To Keepjan Honest Player Perman and is fixed for the season. Davis frescoed and decorated. Pending the list. Louisville proposes to take a decided settlement of "Der Boss' " matrimo ently Out of the Game. stand for her rights and it is not the was not seen at headquarters, but he is said to have been there, however. nial troubles, he is keeping bachelor's According to a Chicago contemporary, the intention to lose the services of so valu hall at the club house. He has League is looking for an excuse not to able a man, that justly belongs to the GROUND IMPROVEMENT. even As soon as the weather opens work moved" the grand piano which formerly reinstate Pfeffer, and will use the threats Louisville Club. graced the parlor of his home on St.. of Ffeffer's friends not to attend League NO WORSE will be started on getting the grounds games as a liandje. This is indicated by THAN OTHERS. in shape for the Colonels' return. As Louis, avenue to the club house, and it The opinion is still held here that he an interview with President Hart, who hertofore indicated, the club house will is now meeting all comers in the bar. echoes Sir. A. G. Spalding's sentiments, as is no more guilty than Buckenberger be moved from its present position to "Der Boss" is full' of promises for the and Barnie, both of whom were re follows: deep left centre field, and the bleachers coming season. Among the promises "President Hart has never said whether or stored to good standing and given places extended in horse-shoe fashion around are a good team and the resodding and not he would oppose Pfeffer's restoration, al in clubs under National Agreement. Pres the sphere formerly occupied by the relev'eli'ng of the ball grounds,. both of though it has generally been understood that the ident Stucky is every day becoming more club house. 'Several 6ther improvements which are needful to warrant the pros Chicago official was very pronounced in h.la and more convinced that the persecution views against all players who ignored the Na are also contemplated. A new- grourid perity of new Sportsman's Park this tional agreement. Yesterday, however, Mr. :of Pfeffer is the result of a petty, spite keeper has been agreed upon, and will season. Hart said: 'Whatever stand I may have taken of a few enemies that Pfeffer has made be signed during1 the week. ;> THE LOCAL TEAM. on the Pfeffer case bad it come up before 'the in the League. Louisville is not disposed ODDS AXD ENDS. The month of March will very proba League meeting and there is no certainly that to play Pfeffer permanently in second bly see the much-discussed question It will come up at all one thiug is certain, it Claude McFarland has signed with will take very little talk like this to make me base, but his release ought to be worth the Evansville Club for the corning | of' what material the Brown Stocking oppose Pfeffer's ever getting back; and what's a good sum of money, and Louisville season. He is likely to play centre field, j team will consist finally and favorably more, it will effectually kill whatever ehajice ought to have it. There can be no doubt Manager Beard certainly got a good settled. Just how it will be constituted1 Pfeffer ever had if he had any. Why, do you but what Fred will promptly return man in him. Mac is a comer, and will no one on the outside is at present in suppose the National League can be driven the to do anything by threats of this kind? It's contract properly signed, and unless be found on the big League before a position to know. It. is two months the worst absurdity. This supposed boycott is he is reinstated or traded off in the mean many seasons are past. since Mr. Buckenberger took command to occur, I understand, in Chicago. Now, let time he will certainly open the season Major Hock has been signed by Ev of the masterless Brown caravel, yet me tell you that the Chicago Club does not cars at second base for the Louisville, no ansville, and is to be tried at third base. he has not succeeded so far in making a fig for such talk. Any petitions or expressions matter what any really valuable addition of opinion concerning the club are one thing the consequences may be. It is to be hoped he will succeed, as to her weak and a threat is another. If we were to listen What the outcome of this step will be he is a rising young player. and depleted crew. The trade of Haw- to a threat of this kind there is no reason why remains for the future to determine. Bob Lankswert has signed with Mem ley and signing of Staley and Ehret we should not listen to a threat in case we fine If it comes to it, the Louisville Club phis and not Evansville, as first re leaves the pitching department in very one of the players for drunkenness, and a l*t will fight the League on the ground ported. He got a good slice of advance much the same satisfactory condition of people signed a petition and said they would it was last not come to the games until the fine was re that gross partiality was shown in the money for his signature. season, with an increase of moved.' " ______recent matter of reinstatement. Local The new dress of the "Sporting Life strength hardly perceptible. The rules officials believe that a majority of the is much admired and -a wonderful im committee may at its meeting next Beading's Crack Amateur Team. League magnates will approve of the provement for the better. It is being month possibly make such changes in Reading. Pa., Feb. 20. Albert Beyler, th» step taken, and the objections overrlued. freely and favorably commented upon. the pitching laws as will greatly affect well-known manager of amateur teams, will have In the meantime the Louisville Club the strength of the offensive force of charge of the P. & R. Base Ball dub this sea The cut of Manager McCloskey is a son. will have signed a blacklisted player, splendid likeness. tho Brown Stocking brigade. He has signed the following players: Brown, BREITENSTBIN-S CASE. catcher: Trees, pitcher; Beyler, first base; nern- and the action to be taken by the League Players as well as cranks regard any ming, second base; Moyer, third base; Bearstler, remains to be seen. Pitcher Breitenstein is still holding out short stop; thing appearing within its columns as for a reasonable Roy, left field; Hartman, centre FINANCES OF THE CLUB. official, and read increase in salary. field, and Grow, right field. Notwithstanding the two disastrous "Breit" has grown from a foolish boy seasons' of '98 and '94 the club has ex full of mischief and insubordination into After a National Board Meeting. pended so far this year, over §2000 in GOOD WORDSJPOR "FRITZ." a very sensible married man. Therefore, Old Lady "Why are yon two men using sufth buying players' releases and there is a The Great Second Baseman Has he makes no bluster about not playing frightful language?" Billy Barnacle "Well, disposition to put up any more money ball unless he gets the earth. He is lady, me an' me pard has to exchange heated Friends in New York. cognizant of the fact that if forced to do words fur tor keep warm, not havin' no over that may be necessary for this purpose. In commenting upon the case of the coats." ______I am assured by authorities close to the so he will play -for last year's salary. unjustly blacklisted Pfeffer the New York This would throne that the club at this time is in 'World" says: be the very worst thing excellent financial shape. The stock "The petition to reinstate Fred Pfeffer has as that could happen for Mr. Vou der Ah« holders gave readily, responded to any sumed such proportions that the National League and the St. Louis club. If Breitenstein Rheumatism demand made upon them, and the can scarcely afford to ignore the request. A. G. demanded $2500 for his services he did brewery folks stand ready to go fur- Spalding is ou record as saying the bigger the not fcsk one cent more than he is worth. N Is Routed petition the less chance Pfeffer has of being re Rusie and Meekin got that salary last ther down in their pockets. Thus, with instated. The probabilities are that Chicago By Hood's Sarsaparilla which neutralizes the excellent .prospects for a most suc cranks will not forcet this remark should the year, and every unprejudiced individual cessful season ahead, the club expects popular player's disability be continued." familiar with the merits of the men will the acid in the blood, cures the ache* and that its finances hereafter will be in the Our esteemed New York contemporary at least admit that the brown-hosed pains and releases the tortured victim. same excellent condition as they are at would like to see the Giants strengthened bricktop is the peer if not the superior present, and be financially able to hold by the addition of a star like Pfeffer. On of the other two cracks. He tied with Thousands who were formerly afflicted this part it says: Rusie in the greatest number of. games its bead as lofty as any of the other "If Manager Davis can advance one good reason with rheumatism have found that clubs. The club is the first team in the why he should not make arrangements to secure pitched during the season. South this season and is going to be the Fred Pfeffer in view of the latter's certain re Rusie was offered an additional in Sarsa last to leave. All this, of course, means instatement, he should do so at once in justice to centive towards the end of the year, himself. The silly argument that several New but Breitensteiu pitched his games in the money, but it has been put up without York a murmur. players do not like Pfeffer, and that the ill- regular order of business. There was no parilla feeling Would impair the effectiveness of the Temple Cup receipts held out aa PLAYERS REPORTING. team, is not worthy of an intelligent person, a reward "My This is reporting week for the Col Doyle. Van Haltren, Murphy and Davis himself for faithful services, rather abuse if he husband was onels. From all over the United States are no-t arty too popular with ihe other players, did not willingly perform Clarkson's troubled with rheu ures players will come tripping in, and ere but nofcotiy has ever said that it prevented the share of the work as well as his own* team from winning games. Pfeffer with the New matism and severe this reaches your readers the team will York Club would be the greatest second bnseman Theodore is too good, too willing a ball have left for the South. in the League, and Davis knows that. His last player to be discouraged by a refusal headaches. He commenced taking Hood's Captain Jack Glasscock has written sear.cn's work with the Louisville team should of what is justly his due. Sarsaparilla Manager McCloskey that he will leave not be taken as a criterion. President Freedruan THE PLAYING RULES. and before he had finished one Wheeling Tuesday and report here Wed should see to it that all personal 'feelings be Although Mr. Buckenberger gives it bottle his rheumatism had left him, and thrown aside in au important matter like this, out that he will not advocate any radi nesday. Pfeffer is the best second baseman iffl the pro he was better in every respect." EDITH O'Brien comes from way tip in Maine; fession, a gentleman in every sense 'of the term cal change before the committee, it is Luby from Milwaukee, Jantzen from and is anxious to join the Giants and show what well known that in conjunction with all BLAKESLEE, Tillotson, Pa. Chicago, HatfieJd from Toledo, Preston he can do. It is not imperative that the players the Western clubs except Chicago, St. associate with him before or after the games. ' Dillc act hannouiously wif* from St. Joe, Shugart from Pittsburg. Play ball ! and do not lose all chance for tlie Louis will support any amendment cal Clark from Kansas, Inks from his In pennant for the sake of satisfying grudges." culated to permit the use of the old S r'lIIS Hood's Sareftparilla. 25c. Feb. £3. 8 SP>O:RTTN"Q relished by the local officials and sup a better man than Nyce he will be kept porters of the Quakers. on the team. It. is understood that Arthur Irwin takes exception to the the club will meet Duffy's demands for intimation of our Washington corres a rise all right. That young man had pondent that "Irwin and Tebeau had not intended to go South, but it now tampered with pitcher Mercer." Mr. looks as if he would make the trip with THE DAYS OF THE GRAND OLD Irwin says: "I have had no communi the others in the team. or with anyone els« THE NEW ENGLAND LEAGUE cation with Mercer Had a meeting last week. The circuit ATBIjETICSRECELBD. concerning him. I never remember see committee had not. stirred itself at all and' ing him off the field, and I doubt if T it was desired to see what was the reason Taylor With ever spoke a half dozen words to him nothing was done. The first thin£ done Alter Receiver lorrison while we were playing Washington." was to ask for the right to New Bedford Gus Wheying is showing better form territory, although the League had no Legal Sfearp Sticks Affairs in the now than for the past five seasons. organization in that city and no grounds. It is said that Hamilton was guilty Manager McDermott, of Fall River, Philadelphia- Club's Camp Local of a remark to the effect that he is was to "do" the city and see what en worth $300 more than any other mem couragement he could secure. A saloon News, Gossip and Comment, ber of the team. Imprudent, to say the keeper subscribed $100 to begin with. least. be able to re All efforts to induce the New Bedford Philadelphia, Jan. 20. The petition of Sam. Thompson will not Club to enter the League failed. Presi port until April 1, but will be in good John O'Brien for a rule on G. Morri- De dent Cook said that the gentlemen asso son Taylor, receiver of the Athletic shape, thanks to training at the THE NEW EHGLAKD LEAGUE HOLDS ciated with him cared only to be con troit gymnasium. Base Ball Club, to show cause why he es nected with an independent club which should not file his account as such The Phillies are not held in great A SPECIAL MEETING. had been successful and did not care receiver, was granted by President teem or fear by the Boston players. to take chances to lose in the League. Judge Pinletter, of Common Pleas Carthy says: "A great lot of hitters, Consolidation With the New Asso However, his plant was for sale. Ac Court, No. 8, on Saturday. O'Brien, but die early in the season. Not danger cording to what can be ascertained the who is an ex-catcher of the club, says ous when it comes down to cases." New Bedford Club has about the only he is a creditor to the amount of Hugh Duffy says: "Yes, they can hit ciation Still Deferred The General available grounds in the city and it §351.69, foi- which he has obtained and field as individuals, but play would cost considerable money to lay judgment. He also eays that Taylor straight-awiiy ball not as dangerous as Situation Down East News ol the out and equip a ground' elsewhere. has not yet filed any account, ^although Baltimore." Manager Garrity thought an addition he has considerable money in his posses Irwin & Bryan, managers of the Boston Club, Etc. al club could be put in the field in. Maine sion. Pennsylvania- Steam Bath Company, to play alternately in Augusta, Hallo- PATIENCE ABOUT EXHAUSTED. have issued a neat circular descriptive That would give of their system of steam bathing. They The New England Base Ball League well and Brunswick. Judge Pinletter's action followed that each city about one game a week. of Judge Gordon, who on the previous are doing an excellent business at their held a special meeting last week at the that the establishment, 1318 Chestnut street. Quiacy House, Boston, with President Another suggestion was made Monday granted a rule on Receiver three Maine cities and Fall River would why he should Harry Wright is at work on an in Murnane in the chair. The clubs rep Taylor to show cause on a Port constitute a four club if it came to the not file an account on petition of J. J. vention to be used as an appliance resented were Bangor, Lewiston, and bicycle. land, Fall River and Pawtucket. Paw- worst. Mr. Tiepke, of Pawtucket, Snellenburg, T. A. Mind and R. J. President Murnane were added to the Lennon, and unless there is a hitch Charles Humphreys has been elected tucket was given representation on the and captain of the Montgom Circuit Committee and the president of circuit committee. somewhere the public is likely to hear manager THE NEW KNUrAND ASSOCIATION more of the inside history concerning ery Athletic Club's Base Ball team. the League was also added. Mayor signing their play t The Advisory Board of the Univer Tiepke said that Pawtucket would re people are rapidly the troubles of the Athletic Club than ers, and have been adding some very to light- sity of Pennsylvania Athletic Associa main in the New England League if H. has yet come has restricted right fielder Reese New Bedford can be secured. It, was good players. Pitcher Charles The Athletic Club was stranded in tion Morse, who was with St. Paul, Paw when an effort from playing on the 'varsity base ball the sentiment of the delegates that a Brotherhood year (1890), on account of deficiency in his team be placed in New Bedford and tucket and Rockland last year, has was made to make three clubs pay in team been secured, and will be a first-class three clubs studies. The loss of Ree«e will be Manager McDermott, of Fall River, this city. Not one of the felt, as he is one of the best was delegated to visit that city in a day man. Another great card is first base- did pay, and the Athletic Club was the severely man Conley, of Oneida, N. Y., who was and batters on the team. or two to prepare the way for the Cir first to weaken. Manager Sharsig he of Jtfew York, of cuit Committee. The New England with Syracuse last year, and who is a nearly all the players were in arrears "Jedge" Cullom, fir^t-class coach as well as ball play fers to bet that, the Phillies will beat League has named Brockton as the in salary, and all are likely to follow champion Baltimores. Guess sixth city in the circuit with protection er. Negotiations are making with a the example of Jack O'Brien in the mat out the score of players in addition to the 30 he wouldn't make that offer if he were paid for. ter. Among the players who have claims from the Monu already signed, and terms accepted. It against the club are William Purcell, not at a safe distance is certain that J. L. Bacon will not mental City. Special Correspondence. George Shafer, Denny Lyons, Joe Kap- those handle the Haverhill Club this year, but Co-nroy, Greeu and The "Press"' says: "There are Boston, Feb. 21. Editor "Sporting pel, Ed Seward, who think that Delehanty should be T.,ife:" There is no need to howl at it is certain that organization is in ex Stricker. cellent hands. Mr. Bacon prefers to placed on third and Tucker kept at left Boston as being responsible for the early Receiver Taylor is now in Colorado, field." That was "Sporting Life's" sug the season.. The early open hang on to his job in preference to but. he. is known to have received some opening of season. Mr. gestion a year ago, and still holds good, ing is due to the fact that a schedule taking hold of a club this money from W. H. Whitaker, who was given William Dwyer, who was Mr. Irwin's and one But more than a week should be could not properly be arranged and close the treasurer of the club, either player to get acquainted with October 1, which did not begin on the right-hand man last season, will un of its heaviest stockholders. handle the club this year, and their positions. date arranged. The other alternative doubtedly TO MEMORY DEAR. Ed. Delehanty was the first of the would be to begin May 1 and close is looking out for a first-class captain In commenting upon the judicial ac By March 1 little in out-of-town pets to roach town. He October 15, and doubtless that would and assistant manager. tion the "Press" narrates this blew in last week in fairly good con please many, but it would interfere with the circuit will be known and made cident, which shows what a hold the over a certainty, and after that affections dition, although about 20 pounds the playing off for the Temple cup. As public to senior local club had on the weight. -.; , ; the latter affair is a matter that con everything possible will be done to of the public: cerns but two clubs it is difficult to see strengthen the circuit. "Although more than ten years have passed PETERSBURG POINTS. why the other ten clubs should suffer SPOKMS FROM THE HUB. I?,?6,,*!!.1.8 ?.r??t..l);,lse l);i11 tow " hfl» had its doserte advance thereby. Surely it is better to open the Mr. E. Q. Cordner, who is in Bob Pender to Manage and Captain last week in April than a week earlier of "Superba," is a great friend of Man en ager Davis, of the New Yorks, and the Liocal Team. when one is reasonably sure of Petersburg, Va., Feb. 10. Editor "Sporting cold weather. Of course the recently was his guest at Davis' home in past week countering medical advice asked a man of Life:" Nothing has transpired the opening hits upon Boston's spring hol Cohoes, N. Y. Nothing could tickle being in ne»d of of any interest except the release of Robert broad medical acquaintance for a letter of intro Rich iday, but President Young never allowed Gordner more than to see his friend pull duction to a iirst-class physician. The letter was Pender by Manager Jake Wells, of the on mond Club. His release was given to the di that to figure in his arrangements. If off the pennant. given and addressed to a leading physician of their claim team on Editor A. E. De Wolfe, of the Nashua Rittenhouse Square, who is a patron of sport and rectors of the home club, because Boston played a non-League of Penn to his services. Last year he played short stop writes that $2000 can be an ardent supporter of the University portion of the that day there would be but a guaran "Telegraph," sylvania, and in that letter the bearer was and captained the team the latter be a case of easily raised for a club in Nashua the Athletics, season, and much of the honor of winning the tee to play, while it will introduced as "a member of tlie old of division on a championship day. Boston coming season, and within two weeks. the only professional team that ever did our pennant can be attributed to his good work of reply the physician enforcing discipline among the players. He will had partially promised to play the Prov- Nick Wise has been making good town credit." In a letter and is expected the said: "I feel honored to be of service to any be made manager and captain, dence Eastern League champions on that use of his time by working for member of such a noted team." to act in conjunction with the directors in se day, but of course that will have to Emerson Pianoforte Company. Nick feel curing a club for the coming season. Notification Again, some papers have with Pawtucket. The same feeling would, we of transfer will "be forwarded at once to him be scaled. has signed about a new Athletic in New Orleans, with instructions to report here got a little mixed on the kind of holiday J. V. Bancroft made a deal to buy the sure, crystallize no longer Club for $1000, but club in the new American Association, immediately. our spring holiday is. It is Boston Roller Polo which will surely enter the field in an THE TEAM MAKE-UP. Fast Day, which has been abolished, but it fell through, because he could not is a piece of guesswork with out of the anni other year. As yet it "Patriot's Day," in honor furnish bonds for the lease. ABOUT THE PHTIXIES. siders and almost impossible with the managers versary of the Battle of Lexington. If Mr. Horace Keith, the president of There is but little news to narrate to give anything definite as to the make-up of were to play here on that day the team this season. Much correspondence has Baltimore the Brockton Club, is a brother-in-law concerning the Phillies. So far as the been indulged in, and several young players there is no doubt the capacity of the of Al. Spalding, and a most popular team is concerned matters are in the have been engaged, but no one has been actu grounds would be taxed. and gentlemanly fellow. same condition as a week ago. The ally signed yet, except Pender and James, both BANNON'S SITUATION. Catcher Mike Roach signed with To championship ' season will open about of last year's clwb. Two young pitchers are Bannon paid with in reserve, named McFarland, of Louisville, and The other day "Jimmy" ledo after having accepted terms April 17, but it is doubtful if the Phil- Arthur Thomas, of Washington. These are the n caJl to President Soden. He had Pawtucket. He asked for $50 advance lies will be seen af. home much before only names that have leaked out in connec neon learning about his probable sale, from the latter club, and, as it was not May 1. The iron work of the new tion with Petersburg. and had been reading so much about forthcoming immediately, signed with pavilion is expected to be in place by WILLIE QTJARLES, the matter that he thought he would Toledo. __ j. c. MORSE. April 1. Then the carpenters, roofers, who is held in reserve by Scranton, Is trying find out where he stood. Mr. Soden will to obtain his release, to sign here. He said HANGS OFF. painters, plumbers and chairmen' this week that he had written Manager. Barnie said the Boston Club would sign him WHY JOYCE have to get in* their work, and though of his intention, and asked for his release, but and take him South for the preliminary Says That He Was Promised Bfore they expect to be able to get through had heard nothing to justify his making arrange success. He also told the young man and. Wants It, by April 20 it is more than likely that ments for playing in ficranton or elsewhere. It that he could get as much money if is hoped that he will be successful, and will be Billy Joyce, captain of the Washington another month will have elapsed before found in line with the boys when they open the not more if he were to play elsewhere Base Ball Olub, gave the following reasons the new stand receives its finishing season in April. His catcher, who with him than in Boston. He volunteered the in St. Louis the other day for refusing to touches or the critical approval of Col formed the battery of Quarles and Keefer, has information that several League clubs sign for next season: onel Rogers. been signed by Johnstown, of the New York were so anxious to secure the services I change State League. This is a piece of sad news to "1 haven't signed yet, and unless THE TALK OF PITOHBKS the cranks here. He is without a peer as a of Bannon and Connaugliton that they my mind, which isn't likely, I will not at the note in the Christ is still the only discordant catcher in any minor league, and will always were willing to borrow them on the terms offered. My contract arrived be/ore only and a hard worker on and mas. It calls for the same salary I received Phillies' tune for 1895, and the be found gentlemanly condition that they be returned when increase, thing calculated to make the officials off the diamond, and is a credit to the national last season, but I had been promised an friends here wish him un- claimed by Boston. As matters look and accordingly wrote Manager Schiuejz and the unhappy. "Get first-class pitchers" is Same. His many shows up In reply I was in liounded success, but. some are severely repri Baunon will be retained if he Wagners about the matter. the advice proffered the management manding him for signing away from home. in better form than Collins. It is espe formed that I could get no more money, acd Johnstown this year will the way the matter stands at of the Philadelphia Club daily, but none Among the players in cially desirous to cling to Bannon now, that's about of the advisers tell Messrs. Reach and also be Alec Brodie, who, like Keefer and Quar present. When I signed last year I was told base ball in Virginia, and as Collins has not accepted the terms that if tile Washington Club made money flar Rogers where to get them. It is easy les, have fostered Mr. Soden says that no would get a substan played on the Petersburg team before the League offerer! him. ing the season of 1894 I enough to point out to a club manager was organized. The taking away of these men further attention will be paid Collins, tial increase this season. I know the club made more it is unreasonable for me where his team is weak and the man will lose to us original material that did and it looks as if the be,st thing the ruoney, and I don't think ager invariably knows that himself but towards bringing about the State League thnn to ask for the promised increase. Abbey, BS-T- FARMER. young man could do would .be to fall cer arid other players on the team have their it is quite a different thing to tell him anything else. ____ into line, for if he holds out long salaries increased, and if the club can afford where to get the player or players need enough he will begin to lose even a part to give these men more money I am justified in Trouble at Wheeling. me. Even when ed to strengthen that weak point. Every people and of what has been offered. Mr. Soden demanding what was promised wants the best pitchers in service, Wheeling, Feb. 18. The street car high paid a big salary it is no pleasure to play ball club the management of the Wheeling Base Ball says that though Collins has been with a team like Washington, and I muke no and none having good ones will give Club have not yet come to an agreement. A gen ly praised he will be a new man to the secret of the fact that I would like to be with them up, except at outrageously high tleman who is interested in the local club said League, and it is entirely problematical a winning team once more. The Washington yesterday that unless the local street car com to appreciate my work prices. encourage \ow he will do. Connaughton is in the management don't seem LOCAL JOTTINGS. panies give the club very substantial sign- and I would welcome a change. All I want js ment they may take the Wheeling fra.nc.hise t» vme box as Bannon. He \vill be the limit and extra oouuiensatioa for captainiffs; Manager Davis' contemptuous rating another city, where eflcwragennjut wu* to '. and taken South, and if lie proves the club,". . of the Phillies as sixth, this yetu- isn't U»4 fw tUa 9
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Adelaide avenue base ball, grounds, and, although the deal is not completed, it can be regarded as settled that for another OVERMAN WHEEL CO. season at least professional base ball in Providence will have its home at Ade MAKERS OF VICTOR BICYCLES AND ATHLETIC GOODS. laide -Park, notwithstanding the sale of a portion of the grounds last Wednesday. Boston. New York. Chicago. The ground, which was formerly owned by Detroit. Denver. several interests, Is now owned by one party, and there will therefore be little difficulty in muting Pacific Coast: a lease for another year. San Francisco. L.OS Angeles. Portland. THE TRAM. Manager Murray has been at work during the past ten days on the make-up of the team for iiext season. Cooney wus the first man to sign for 1895, and Biissett is as good as signed. Mr. Murray anticipates no trouble in signing the remainder of the team before many days. He is in correspondence with the players and contracts will be forwarded to them in a few days. Manager Murray has his eye on one or two young pitchers, and they will he given a trial, and, possibly, one of them selected for for the season to open, so that they can again Sippi, of London, has been signed to play Kuntzsch and Griftin, lr.it the public in the fourth pitcher. The probabilities are that play the grand old game. second base. Sippi has played in the Southern, general. It is thought here that Rafter the same team that represented the city so OUR NEW GROUNDS. Western and Intel-national Leagues. Last year had some bad advisers at Lausingburg well last year, with the exception of Jim Sul The new grounds on North St. Paul street will he accepted a situation in hi.s native city and they were probably desirous of seeing livan, will wear the gray at Adelaide Park the be ready for use wheu the team reports here on London, Ont. and managed the Alerts of that John arraved in the uniform of some Statrf coming season." April 15 for practice. The plans wore prepared city in the Canadian Association series. He wns league club, but the young man took the right MINOR MENTION. Ijy Architects block & Barnes. The entrance to without doubt tht* best ball player in Canada course, and now everything is serene so far as The Philadelphia league Club tried to get the grounds will be through large double gates last year, and puts life into a team. Sippi is he is concerned. pilcher Kgau, of the Grays. He was lold thai 4 popular player, covers lots of ground, is a situated on St. Paul street. On either side of THE EXHIBITION GAME if he could get his release from Providence he the gates will be ticket offices, which will be splendid batter, and would, I think, make a could sign a Philadelphia contract for the sea- good captain for Manager Maddock's team. programme of the local team Is practically made surmounted by ntat towers, aud the oifice for up. The club will play but two games here seto, but the Philadelphia Club could not afford the sale of reserved seats will be inside near Dpmont, u young player from one of the to buy bis release. To tamper with a player minor leagues, has been signed for shortstop, and before going away to open the championship the grand' stand. the management are congratulating themselves season, aud those games will be on April U in that manner is a violation of the National The main or grand stand will be two stories Agreement. " ' on making such a find. Meara has been signed and 13, with the Gloversville State Leaguers as in height. The lower floor will be arranged like as an outflelder. He has a good record. The opponents. Mr. Kuntzsch has arranged for th» The Providence Club will be represented at a pavilion, in the rear of which will be located the schedule meeting by President W. H. Dra other outflelder Blgued is young Oougalton, who following games on his exhibition trip: a bur, which will be separated from the pavilion came so prominently to the front iu our Cana At Ithaca, April 15 and Iti; Harrisburg, 17 and per, Treasurer E. A. Johnson and Manager by large raising doors. The upper part of the Murray. They will endeavor to secure the dian League hist year. He played with the IS; Pottsville, 19 and 20; Lancaster, 21 and 22; stand will have a seating capacity of 1200 per champions of Canada (the Maple Leafs, of 23 and 24 open, possibly at Norristown; Reading. Decoration Day and Fourth of July dates for sons. A number of boxes will be sat apart for this city, and there is little doubt that the Guelph), and made a great record at the bat 20 and 27; 29 and 30 open, not to be filled until League will gladly grant these days to Provi the season, and a number of these iiavu already aud in the outfield. Oougalton is a native of schedule meeting. The Glove-rsville team will dence, as the best holiday city in the League. been engaged. The scorers and reporters w«ll be Guelph, his father, Mr. A. Cougalton. being at also likely open the season at Rochester on April Manager Murray has linos out for one or two well taken care of. The approach to the grand one time a member of the famous Maple Leafs, 19 and 20. Manger Chapman's Rochester beys men to strengthen the batteries, but is not in stand will be by two easy flights of stairs. A of Guelph. Cougaltou i.-; a quiet, steady boy, will have a fine play ground this year and oue clined to tell just now who he is after. It is larjro covered svand will be also built at the and is ambitious, and should show up well, and that will go a long way towards giving Roches known that he has claimed the services of south of the grand stand, and is to have a seating will no doubt develop into a good player. ter a reputation as a ball town. catcher Connie Murphy, who is well-known to capacity of 1400 people. The bleachers will be DOING WELL. CHARLES FAATZ, on the north side of the grand stand, and is the well-known minor league player and manager, Eastern League patrons. ____ intended to seat 1000. All in all, Manager Maddock has from present indications a good team, and if not on top in is at present in tho city on, a visit to his brother A club house, with all necessary equipments Jay. Charley Faatz has made a reputation In ROCHESTER RIPPLES. for the health and comfort of the players, will the Eastern we shall be in the first row. The management has also decided to give any of the the business and would be a very valuable man. he built in one corner of the grounds. Canadian players a show at the first of the for any club to secure. It is rumored that he Manager Chapman Still Hustling A large horse and bicycle shed will also be season, with a view to hiring them, which is a will land at Schenectatdy, and should he do so After Talent For the Flour City. erected, and the street railway company is to lay very fair proposition. Paul Radford will not that city will have a say in the New York State tlioir tracks inside the grounds, and ample cars likely be signed by Toronto this season. League. Mr. Faatz has landed several pennant Rochester, N. Y., Feb. 18. Editor will be provided to rapidly carry away the winners during his career, and brought out many "Sporting Life:" No new men have been patrcns of tfce game. A lint), cement track is to CANADIAN NOTES. a good ball player. signed since my last letter, but Manager be built on the grounds, and will be used for The Alerts, of London, have reorganized for Johnny Wente, Rochester's catcher, is now in Chapman has been busy, nevertheless, and bicycle and running races, aud the diamond is 1895. The officers are: Hon. president, C. S. active practice here with second-baseiuan Hal- is iu communication with several very to be laid out Inside the truck. The diamond Ilyruau, At. P.; hoe. vice presidents, T. S. britter at the Pastime Club rooms. desirable players, who \vill be signed is to sodded, and will be so drained that a Hobbs, M. P. P., and R. O. Struthers; president, Catcher Toiny Hess, of the Syracuse Club, h» game can be played shortly after a storm. In Fred J. Burton, secretary-treasurer, Bert Sheeve. a great admirer of catcher Herman. Smith, of as soon as terms suitable to both nil our stand is to be the finest in the Eastern The team will be stronger than ever this year. the Gloversville team. Hess says that Smith has parties can be agreed upon. There is a possi League. Daddy Downs, the crack first baseman of last few equals in his position.. bility tfcat James Daly, with Buffalo, may be The new management have got lots of "push" year's champion Guelph team, would like a "Davey" McKeough, the well-known catcher, seemed for the outfield. He is a good man, in them, and will let no chance escape to fur chance with some of the minor league clubs. has opened a plumbing establishment at the and would be welcome here. nish a gilt-edged article of ball. M. T. S. President Ward, of the Canadian League, has corner of Columbia and Washington, streets, There seems to be a considerable amount of . called the council of that body to meet on TJtica. This probably decides the question of. speculation as to whether we shall have the Monday, March 4. hia re-entry into the base ball profession. He services of catcher Trost and outflelder Ettgan. TORONTO TIPS. There will be no "Duke's" team this year In, was a great little man behind the plate, and The, former is claimed by Nashville, of the Toronto. many a manager would feel happy to have his Southern League, and Manager Stallings, of the Players So Far Gathered by Manager The Parkdale Beavers, who defeated the name on a contract. "Davy" always did faith Nashville Club, claims to have a contract signed Canadian champions of Cobourg last year twice, ful work, wherever he was and every base ball by Trost with that club before the Rochester Maddocks—The Canadian Ama will put a team in the Canadian League this ciark in the land will wish him well fii his Club was admitted into the Eastern League. teurs. year. new venture. A strong fight will be made for him, as he is Owen Sound has reorganized for 1895. THOSE FIGURES. too good a man to let go without a struggle, and Toronto, Ont, Feb. 19. Editor "Sporting Parkdale and Kingston will have great teams Life:" Our Toronto professional team Following la the figures of the outcome of last his case will come before the Board of Arbitra this year. year's work of the Syracuse Club in the Eastern tion in due time. ought to make a good showing in the The Canadian League expect to have teams In Montreal, Farnhiun, league. These figures are absolutely correct Eagan's case will also receive their attention. Eastern League, as every mail signed by Ottawa, Kingston, Belle and as to that fact the writer is in a position He also accepted the terms of the Harrisburg Manager Charley Maddock has a pretty ville, Wapanee, Perth, Amprior, Lindsay, Peter- boro, Cobourg, Bowmanville, Whitby, Uxbridge, to know whereof he speaks: _ Club, and it is hoped that the case can be settled good reputation as a player. He has now Receipts ...... $23.921 In favor of the Rochester Club. under contract 11 men, all of whom had Millbrooke and Stouffille, in the East this year, 'Expenses ...... « «>*< > *<* George Weidman, better known to the profes good records in 1894. and in the West, Windsor, Chatham, Tilsonburg, sion as "Stump," is desirous of once more St. Thomas, Sarnia, Petrolia, London, Brantford, THE PITCHERS. Net ...... -~$W* ~51 Joining the ranks. He claims to have regained Simcoe, Hornston, Guelph. Gait, Berlin, Water The expense account includes the- amount of the use of his good right arm that did such Manager Maddock is giving particular loo, Preston, Stratford, Milton, Oakville, Ham guarantee. Mr. Kuntsch still retains his guaran good service in 1888 for the championship De- attention to pitchers, ai>d from pres ilton, St. Catherine, Wallaud, Thorold, Niajiara and Toronto. Owen Sound, Meaford, Markdale tee fund and franchise. The latter is worth troits, of the National League. He has been ent appearances that department $1000. . . giving his arm some attention this winter, and will be all right. He has secured a good man Collingwood, Barrie and Ovillia will likely have Messrs. Knntsch and Griffin ha.ve decided to now claims that it is as strong as ever. He in Southard, who was pitcher last year for the clubs also. make short stop Moas a fixture on the team, and may be given a trial by the Rochester manage Harrisburg team of the Pennsylvania League. The lirst game of the season will likely be are sure they have drawn a prize. DeMontra- ment. He is- an intimate friend of President Southard is a Southpaw twirler, aud made a played between Toronto's new professional team ville has been released to Toronto. Powers, and may receive an appointment as um splendid showing last year. Gray and Shaw are and the Parkdale Beavers. pire. both highly recommended, while young Barney It is to be hoped President Pat Powers will Will Billy Calliban be given a show by the McGarry, the Toronto boy, who will be well appoint Joe Lyndon an umpire for 1895. home management, or will he pitch for the encouraged by the local "fans," should and JACK DRAW. Official Bulletin. semi-professional Rochester's again this summerV will give a good account of himself. MeGarry New York, Feb. 19. Eastern League contracts WITH THE SEMI-PROFESSIONALS. is one of the best and surest batters we bad STAR SCINTILLATIONS. approved: With Springfleld, Robert H. Ford. The somi-professional Rochester* are going in our Canadian leagues. He is well liked by James Garry; with Syracuse, Henry Simons, South this spring that is, south of the city, to local patrons of the game, and all are anxious AH the Players Signed Except One— Johu Rafter; with Scrantou, William Clark; the excellent grounds at the State Hospital to for his success. with Toronto, Samuel K. Shaw. do their training to get in good shape to "do" THE OTHER MEN. That Financial Statement, Etc. The Rochester Club has accepted the terms « the professional Rochesters. The team will be The catchers signed are Casey and Lake; both Syracuse, N. Y., Feb. IS. Editor "Sport George Harper, of California. made up nearly the same as last season, when I think, came from the New England League. ing Life:" Manager Griffin is now happy RELEASED. , they were so ably managed by genial Billy Lutenberg, the first boseman, played with Louis because every player has sent in, duly By Springfield, J. Ira Davia. Burke. ville League team last year, but is well known signed, his contract, with the one ex John Moore has got an elegant cafe and wine In Canada, having played with the Tecumsehs, SPECIAL. room on Exchange place, but will play second of London, a few years ago in the International ception of Captain Tom Power, and that The schedule meeting of the Eastern League base again for the semi-professionals in his League. Lutenberg was well thought of in pie<;e of paper is expected by every mail. of Base Ball Clubs will be held at the Fifth strong and graceful way. London as a player, and the general impression Johnny Rafter mailed his agreement to Avenue Hotel, New York, Thursday, March 7, at Paul Cook, Andy A'eidman, Billy Heberllng here is that Manager Maddock has got the ritfiit play in Syracuse last week and thereby 10 o'clock A. M. of the semi-professionala* are noxious man for fiat base. " '"" " --^ set himself right nut ouly with Messrs. 10 LIFE.
four or five pitchers who do nothing but sit o the bench it is certainly well able to pay us fe: ARE. lows who do all the work decent salaries. "Last year they paid Meekin $1800, an THE this season they will pay him $2700, yet the BEST won't raise my salary anything to speak o Davis has sent out reports saying that I go (Established 1858) $500 last year for extra games. As far as that concerned, he tells what is not so." The Schenectady association has elected a fin from Denver, Col. Pat Tebeau recommended Rusie denies that he said to Davis that Job corps of officers. him to his brother George for Cleveland, O., T. Brush had played him false. Manager Smith, of the Pottsville, Pa. team but Gatewood had the option of the deal, a» has signed four players from this league, pitcl they were schoolmates. THE MERRY MILLERS. er Anderson and catcher Stanhope, of Johnston Pat Zeigler is a fine hitter and fielder. and pitcher Baldwin and outlielder Davis, of th Claude Marcum has played with St. Joseph for Amsterdam. the last three years, and is a reliable hitter and John Barnes' Team is Now Quit This city will have four or five of last season good fielder. Made up. Pennsylvania League players, and so it goes. Harry Howe, centre fielder, is a wonder. He Minneapolis, Minn., Feb 19. Editor "Sportin PETERS. is not more than 5 foot 7 inches tall, can play T IH Pill? Life:"-'-The' following players will comprise th any position on the team, and is a terror when Miuneai>olis team for the season of '95: Wilson In the box. LMuUfl. Eurle and Clay ton, catchers; Healy, Fanning TROY TOPICS. Arthur Creighton, right field, is an amateur Parvin and Raker, pitchers; Warder, first base who hails from Omaha. He is a fine fielder, and Werrick, second; Hulen, short stop; Kuebne Good Words For the State League can catch behind the bat the way Tub Welch third base; Freeman, Lally and O'Neil, out does. PRESIDENT BAN JOHNSON'S FIRST fielders. Maloney Picking Players. NEWS NOTES. Of the new men, Healy, Kuehne and Lall. Troy, N. Y., Feb. 18. Editor "Sporting Life: McVey and Gatewood are in training in a gynk> OFFICIAL CIRCULAR. are from the Erie, Eastern League, teams o The reorganized New York State League o nasium in Omaha. '93 and "94. Earle played part of last seaso Professional Base Ball Clubs begins life undc The Saints will report for duty March 25. with Brooklyn; Clay ton is the youngster Anso very favorable circumstances, and if persona The St. Joe uniform will be blue with white tried and released to Milwaukee, but was re interests are kept in the background and th trimmings. Players Whose Contracts Have Been leased before the season closed; Fanning pitche general good is kept always in full view, al It ia reported in this city that R. M. Knlse- for New Orleans and Philadelphia last season will go well. Troy, Albany, Johnstown, Glovers ly, ex-manager of the Saints, has purchased Freeman led the New England League in bat ville, Amsterdam, Schenectady, Binghamton an Peoria's franchise for $1000. If the report ia Promulgated The League's Specia ting, with an average of .390, and besides hold Elrnira are all good base ball towns, and ther true, I pity him. He will not be able to get the batting record for one game. is no earthly reason why the League should no any kind of a team together, because he Is a Joe Werrick is well known here, having playe only be a financial success next year but ougli man that is always fighting and quarreling Meeting News From the Various with St. Paul and Denver, and last seasor to last as long as there is a particle of bas with his men, N. EDWARDS. played with the Anaconda, Mont.., team, an toll enthusiasm left within the broad confine . O'Neil is from Pittsburg, and has the reputatioi of this great State. You may say that on! Club Centres. of being a good hitter and fielder. "Buster" Bur an occasional amateur game has been seen i BUSHING KOCKFORD. rell and "Hunky" Hines will hold up the! one or two of the above cities for nearly foil KANSAS CITY BRIEFS. end in Brooklyn, and Crooks will work hard fo years, and the absence of it has whetted th More Players Signed Against An . appetite of the "enthusiasts" for the genuin Washington. article ' they will soon have the pleasure c other League Reorganization. Manager Manning Signs Some New Kockford, 111., Feb. 18. Editor "Sporting Nicol Men and is Out For Business. First Western League Bulletin. '.. GOOD FOR YOUNGSTERS. Life." Since my last irruption Manager Kansas City, Mo., Feb. 17. Edito The New York State league will bring Int has added to his stiing Tom Fleming, a left- Cincinnati, O. Feb. 14. The following con colts handed pitcher, who resides at German town "Sporting Life:" Manager Manning write tracts hare boon received and approved: prominence a body of young and active and who twirled in the Pennsylvania State and Mrs. Manning will be her who will have their hearts and minds on the! that he Indianapolis George E. Nicol, Sam B. Mertes Work, and not be losing sleep over their percent League last season; John Kling, a catcher, in the course of a week, and the interes James H. Groovy, Harry Senior, Harvey Pas ages. Dissipation and indifferent playing, also who is credited with being the best amateur in which, has been forced below freezin torius, Robert Woods, George Hausen. will be unknown quantities in this League Kansas City, and Ed. A. Jackson, left fielder, point for the past mouth is rapidly re St. Paul Ollie H. Smith, J. A. Messerly These youngsters have their reputations to make who was a star in the Chicago City League last viving. Manning is a member o Tim O'Rourke, John T. Pickett. and it is believed they will leave no stone un year. the Executive Committee of th Toledo Robert Gilks, Albert Wcddege, Alber turned to advance themselves. There are gooi Our list now comprises Snyder and Kling, Western League, and his retur; Wood. Marvin H. Hawley, Fred Hartrnan, Gil base ball men at the head of the game in eac catchers; Fleming, pitcher; ' Pabst, first base; will be heralded by a notice that the committe bert Hatfield, C. E. Petty, Joseph Walsh, Fran of the different cities, and with no large ainoun Jaekson, left field, and Nicol, right field. We will BOOB hold its first meeting and tackle som Snyder. Tommy Niland, Jaines L. Outcalt, Wil of money to pay out for traveling expense need two more pitchers, three infielderu and a of the knotty problems that are now causin liarn Dammi'.im, William t!oyle, George G. Koehl (less than 200 miles separating the east from th hard-hitting outflelder to complete the team, evera! managers no little worry. William Galligher, Charles Cavoll, Jerry Nops west), and a low salary limit, it certalnlj and would be glad to hear from players for Frank Russpll, Mike S. Reach. those positions. WESTERN LEAGUE PARKS. . William Klus looks very favorable to those interested. Kansas City Martin Bergen, PICKING THE WINNER. Much space has been devoted in the Western There is a decided sentiment in several o man, P. J. Daniels, George Stultz. papers to the effort to secure a reorganization the Western League cities in favor of havin Milwaukee Peck Sharp, Jerry Eddinger, Georg President Maloney last week received th of the Western Association and make places the League or executive committee exercise Cary, William Summers, Paddy Boland, Georg signed contract of Joseph Connor, a brother o out supervision over the base ball parks. This qucs Rettger, Gus Klopf, W. H. Armstrong, Kirtley bisr Roger, of the St. Louis Club, together wit for Rock Island and Sioux City, by forcing tion will coma up before the committee at on Baker, William Taylor. a letter from the big fellow himself, in which two of the present members. No special meeting of Its near meetings, but 1 doubt whether an Grand Rapids F. D. Donahue, Michael J he expresses his joy to learn that his brothe has yet been called by President Kent, how beneficial legislation will be enacted aside froi Kilroy, H. G. Troby, Fred W. Clauson, Pete is to start upon his professional career unde ever, as would be necessary, only two of the a recommendation to the several managers tha Cassidy, James Callopy, Robert Caruthers, C the careful guidance and watchful eye of om Much space has been devoted to the Western they 'improve their parks. The measure pro D. Jones, W. II. Wheelock, Frank Fear. so experienced in the national sport as the Tro; others protesting against It. posed is a radical one, and though many thin Minneapolis William Wilson, Joe Strauss, J Club president. Roger always had a warm, spo It would establish a bad precedent to change that the end justifies the means, it ia too muc W. Healy, Perry Wcrden, John Freeman, H. L in his big heart for Troy, for it was here, whili the present circuit after every member has of an inovation to be taken in toto. Clayton, Jack. Fanning, Joe Werrick. a member of the old Troy National League Club been to large expense in preparing for the coming It is a fact, however, that the majority o B. B. JOHNSON. that Connor, Ewing and handsome Tim Keefi season, and would undoubtedly entangle the Western League parks were last season in a de made their reputations. Roger has every confi League in the meshes of the law and much plorable condition several of them entirely in dence in young Joe's ability, and says he think embarrassment would thereby ensue. Rock Island adequate to the demands of both player &n< Mr. Maloney will find him a "commer." W' is a good game town and we liko their ways, spectator; small, cramped and in miserable con hope so, and can safely vouch, for his gooi but it does seem as if it were better to let ditiou. In some instances the transportation: treatment here. well enough, alone. facilities were awful. The cranks in these The Schedule Meeting Called For Old Marr Phillips' contract was the neit t< The name of Fred Underwood is the latest ad cities grumbled a good deal last season, am Week A Personal Vindica arrive. Marr declares his arm was never bet dition to the roster of the Rocl< ford Reds. Un> this fall demanded improvement. So far the! Next ter; that he has sown his wild oats, and onlj derwood pitched for Mobile in the Southern demands have been Ignored, and to insure th tion, Etc. wants' an opportunity to show his friends tha League until the disbandment of that teana much-needed changes they now suggest that th Amsterdam, "N,' T., Feb. 18. Editor "Sporting he is strictly in the gaine again. He will ge and then finished the season with the Brooklyn League exercise a control over the differen Life:" The New York State League is movini this opportunity. league club. He had numerous offers from parks, and see that they are maintained at i along in ship shape, everybody seems satisfied Marr is an old-timer, 'tis true, but one or two Eastern and Western League clubs, but pre- certain standard of excellence which is in keep and there seems to be an abundance of capita old beads are- needed on the team to steady fered to return to Rockford, where he made a ing with the position occupied by the Western behind each club. Tlie Amsterdam association the young blood, and if Marr is himself host of friends by his fine work in the box during League. This will probably never be done, bu placed $2000 in cash to their credit in the bank will do nicely at short. the seasons of '91 and '92 In the I. I. League. these men may succeed in having their loca last week, and it came from only four people a Mr. Maloney is now engaged In looking up We now have on our list Snydef and Kling, management take a step in the right direction. that. This with the selling of season tickets pitching talent, and has a line out for one o catchers; Fleming and Underwood, pitchers; NEW MEN SIGNED. advertising etc., will be increased to $3000 be two good men. Tommy Donovau, who pitchec Pabst, first base, and Jaekson left field. Wanted, Manager Manning writes this week that he ha fore the season opens. championship ball for the Troy team last year to complete the team, experienced men for sec signed four new men, and that by the tinu I am at liberty now to announce the officer! finishing the season with "King" Kelly's Yonk ond base, third base, short stop and one more ho reaches home all the new material will havt of the association, which I have held back ai or's team, is still in the city disengaged, anc pitcher. been secured. In fact, there is but one inon their request for several weeks. Frank Parmentiei may sign with the local club. One thing that augurs well for the life and position to be filled, that of right field, but w< the league director from this city is president No captain has been engaged as yet, but
when you stop to contemplate the respective strength of other base ball aggregations of talent this opinion will not stand the test of argument. SPALDINSS (less) OFFICIAL BASE Take a view Of the teams signed by George BALL GUIDE Stallings and Charlie Levis, and what would our team of 1882 do in the field against either READY of thei»e? Jitamie Knovries and Abner Powell APRIL 1st. will have cracker-jack teams on the diamond. Price Mark my prediction the Southerfa will be the zo Cents. For Sale on all News Stands. "fastest" league in the country. With the ex ception of the National. Your correspondent was talking Witfi Frank A. G. SPALDING & BROS., New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Wilson, of last year's Pottsville team, and he regretted very much to hear of our loss In not seeuring Fuller, for he was the bost man in the Pennsylvania State League, and could hit poor policy to overstep this-point. Our manage correspondent in that city. Hear the guileless ment Is sticking to the limit, and will continue and artless youth; - :a winning team must b« a whirlwind. to do It is to be hoped that 1 will be able to write so.' This is official. OTTO GUMBERT. gotten together or Petersburg will drop like a With more cheer Concerning the outlook the shell, and, if I am not mistaken, the League aefct time. will drop also." Don't you hear it dropptSg, JOHN W. BAILY. NOTES. gentlemen of the League? "Methinks be must have known some former NASHVILLE NEWS. Good Words For Sommers and state, More glorious than the present, and his tieart Others— Petersburg Jabbed, Etc. Is haunted with dim memories, shadows left DIXIE'S LINE. Players Ordered to Report—Sottie Reading's Crack Amateur Team. By past magnificence; and hence h« pines Spring Dates Booked* Norfolk, Va., Feb. 18. Editor "Sporting Life:" With vain enthusiastic hopes that fill At this writing 1 cannot state anything dettnite His eyes with tears for their own vanity." Nashville, Tenn., Feb. 18. Editor "Sporting I believe I New Orleans at Last Life." Base ball enthusiasm in Nashville has as to the make-up and other matters pertain mentioned in my previous letters lakes a Start ing to the Norfolk Club, as Manager the fact that Petersburg is imbued with an been very much on the booui of late. The en Sommers ineradicable and fatuous thusiasts are almost impatient waiting for the is still at his West Virginia home doing "brain impression that without Toward a Team A Little Kick season to commence. work" sore-heads call it "scheming" and when that city there can be no league, and now my "Play ball" is announced the coming season, he agricultural friend voices that impression. Manager Stallings has notified hi* pitchers, NOT INDISPENSABLE. seven in number, to report March 1. His object will be "weighed on the balances by the From Montgomery The Norfolk public and will not be found wanting." Isn't this assurance refreshing? Because, for Eyansiille in doing this is to have them in fine fettle when sooth, Petersburg captured they officiate against the National League teams. AS TO SOMMERS. the pennant last year It makes me laugh to read some things said we are to assume that the fate of the league The rest of the team will assemble here for this year depends upon the caprice of the Club Oflicially Organized, Etc. duty on March 12. Our team is composed of about our manager. I think it is about time mighty to get a new subject, as this old "chestnut" seigneurs who represent the base ball element young men of sound judgment and steady habits, of that important village. 1 don't think. .. . .• .NEW ORLEANS and they will no doubt report in fine condition. was worked to death last season. Sommers is Nor NEWS. too slick for them, and they know it. He did any one else with the slightest) modicum of Jimmie Hit?* our clever little short stop, is reason or sense. The League can get along ad now in training at Hot Springs with Jake Beck- more to hold the league together last, year than Manager Powell Moving Slowly— any other man in it, and this fact cannot be mirably without the Cockade City, and the ley. They will be joined in a few days by the sooner the fatuous fans there are impressed with Pi'effer in the Crescent City. ex-Pittsburg battery Khrot and Miller, disputed. I do not know any of the facts con now of tained in his letter to Sandford, Fla., about this fact, the better it will be for their own 'New Orleans, Feb. 16. The New Orleans St. Louis. Those four old associates, for such en interests, as well as of all concerned. they are, having all played gaging the team that city got together tkis team for .this season will undoubtedly be on the Pittsburg winter to represent Danville, but anyone LOCAL MENTION. team at one time, will be in fine shape when the can The lease of our grounds has fpriJied within a week from now by Abner season opens. gamble that everything he did was strictly b£en perfected, Powell, who will manage and captain the legitimate. All kinds of reports were put out and, as foreshadowed in my last week's letter, George Stallings Is in the best of form. It is will be situated on South street, extended. The locals in the carnpaign this summer. not generally known last season about Sommers owning about three Powell has started that our manager is an teams of the League, but nothing was ever grounds embrace a level tract 500x500 feet, and to hunt his players in expert on the gridiron, as well as the diamond. are easily accessible from all points of the city and about Sheuandoah, Pa., and yester He was the proven. Then, if he did, what of it? How star halfback on the Nashville Ath about the New Yorks? (A '"great comparison," by cars and conveyances. Your correspondent, in. day the announcement Came that he has letic Club team the past season, and he helped response to a request from Manager Brady. has gignesi two win many a hard-fought I know, but just for the sake of illustration.) men for the local game. That team was owned by about eight people executed a working plan of the diamond and en tea ill. The men are Joe Dowie, The season will probably open here on March closures, which will be adopted. The enclosure 17, St. connected with the biff League clubs last year, the famous third baseman of this I Patrick's Day, when the League team and no kick was heard, although pretty gener will ,be 450x450 feet, leaving 50 feet outside of a. city- "and pitcher Hill, Of last year's Macon will have as their opponents the strong ama ally known. 12 foot fence. These 50 feet will be posted all club. .. ^ teur team of the Athletic dub. The Cincinnati VAIN PETERSBURG. around so that trespassers may be dealt with by To well has sent his terms to a number or team is booked to play here on March 28 and law. 30. Following-' Cit>cllihati St. Louis will come It would be too bad, "weally," if Petersburg yoii-o^sters, Whom he knows are good players, was not represented, The uniform of our boys will be: Pants and ami "he expects to have them signed by the for two games, April 1 and 2; Cleveland April as our League could not be shirts, gray; Stockings and belts, emerald green; 3, 4, 5 and 6. Ted Sullivan, with formed without her I don't think, with great middle of noxt week.''If there Is no hitch in his Hotvston, emphasis on caps, giay with emerald green trimmings, and his plans he will gather all of the men, and Tex., aggregation en April 10 and 11; Chicago the little word "don't." While the word "Portsmouth" across the shirt front In In a few weeks start for this city and get April 18. Manager Stallings is now negotiating every lover of the game in this, Sam Small's emerald green. with New York, Baltimore, town, 'Would like ever so much to have the the team in condition for the play in? season. Louisvlle, Detroit Cockaders Will Hargroves, a clever young centrefielder, The locals will be pitted against Baltimore and University of Iowa for dates, aiid he With us again the approaching season, who played with Suffolk last year, has been and probably Cincinnati, as negotiations are speaks very favorably of securing them. they could make out without her, as Crabtown signed, and will be given a trial in centre pending between the rcjn-esen atives of those The above games will give tlie funs an oppor will get all the argument she wants from our field. Hargroves is a good hitter, and, judging teams and Mr. Henry rowers for a visit to tunity of seeing some of their old favorites play ('Id rival in sporting matters across the creek, from his Work last year, he will be a find. this city. again, among whom are Charlie Miller, of Cin as Brady saj-s he will make it hot for us. Patrick Cox, a local amateur, and a decidedly PFEFFER ON DECK. cinnati, who guarded centre field for Nashville THIS PRESS MEN. clever sliortstop, will also be given a trial In Fred i» fetter, the famous National League in '93, and Johnnie O'Brien, of Louisville, the I must congratulate 'Tlie Life" on having the exhibition games. Bt-cond base-nan, is in the city and. viil re kins of young second buseujeii, who was With secured Mr. E. M. Isaac as its Portsmouth Springfield (Mass.), Harrisburg (Pa.), and AJ- main here for a few weeks before going to the us the past season. CUMBBJHLANB. representative. He is a clever gentleman, an lento-iVn (Pa.) are all reported to be after Princeton .Oollo?e, where he will. couch the excellent newspaper man and a full-fledged Pitcher Callahan, whose Johu Hancock is seetire- college baseball team. , The renowned ball "crank." He W'll have Portsmouth better known 1'y affixed to one of Manager Brady'* contracts. :- player loo'^s to be in the bes$ of con (lit ion, LiJEViS 3VOT AST; REP, nt the close of next ball season than it has The team will assemble here on March 20 and find it will take but u fow days of hard work over been. at once gj into practice. Secretary Jenkins is ia to-"get him in playing form. His MYmpbis Team Nearly Complete They (the . -corre^prai'dpnts) have it that Rich correspondence with Houston, Scran ton-. Carbon- ;in reply, to soule qu-siions relating to , the mond and Norfolk are 'claiming the championship dale, Wake Forest 'College, New York, Wash blacklisting Case, he said that he fully e:-t--ct's —A Dispute Over Langstbrd. this early. This is "news to me. I have-never ington and 'Prooklyn. ; tiplje ija the' League th's year, and nu:.y p'.-ob- Memphis, Feb. IS, Editor "Sporting Life :"-* mndi.- the claim. Our manager leads us to be Early as it is in the season, baseball writers «&!;£: play,: with tin-' New York team, although We may not have as .many players signed, as lieve, though, that we will "be in the push." in other Virginia-cities have already, landed1 the touisvilj.« "still lias a claim ou his services. other managers, but what we lack, la quantity is GO0D WORDS. pennant for 18U5. ' Portsmouth, bfiug the'-infant Pfett'er "says thp.t it Was ini.i.:.st to blacklist, made up to 1'quality, .By siuiply glancing over And why the "kwock" against clover, gentle, of the League family, has not learned, as yet,, &lni and J take Barnie ttftd'.,Buc^t-rjl:.Hrger back the list and looUhrg up the r%ordg the most manly K-cCloskoy. of the Lqaisvillesy . \Viis it be to articulate, and 'is, consequently, saying notfi* into the foKfe The affair'grew out of his com skeptical will be CMUvinced of the coiTt-ctaess cause lie captained the Norfolks .the in I tor part ing. By the eml of the season the baby will- plicity' with Barjiie, B^cki-nburger and Al John- oi this st'attmop.t. of last season and refused to be bulldozed in have cut its eye-teeth, lefmird to .creep and S&n .to start a league in .opposition ,ta the Na This will about be the bat tin? order of the Parmersville ? Ha! walk aud exert every energy of its young tional League. The scheme was hatched Just team: Lawrence, If. .304, right handed batter; It gives me great pleasure to read the fcind anatomy to grasp the bunting and drag it over before the close of last season. Johnson said Langsford. ss. 365, left handed batter; W-right, expressions of opinion of Kissinger, our last its cradle lor a covering during the eusubif that he Wonli furnish the money for iSiew cf. .342, left handed batter; Flaherty, 3b. .331, season's best pitcher. "Kiss," as he was gen Winter. ____ BAT N. BALU Tork and Brooklyn, while he would attend to right handed batter; Smith, Ib. .312, right hand erally called, was all right in all that the word Chicago. Buckenburger and IVirnie were to as ed batter; 'O'Meara, c. and rf , Land C. and rf., implies. No one .wishes him any more success HAPPY HAVERHlLLu sist. When a meeting was called Johnson failed both right handed batters; Gilloa, Burrell and to in the big League than I, and I am certain appear, and the bottom of the league drop Dolaa, pitchers. They will fill all demands made that this- is the wish of every ball "fan" Dwyei-'s ped out. Then the suspension of the three fol of them and make opposing battens weary. in this A ssn motion of Local Control lowed city. Hailed With Pleasure. by the National League, and since then Since my last letter these additions have ABOt>T PITCHER HORXER, he has "been trying to get back. Pfeffcr says been made by Manager Levis; Center tielder Joe Haverhill, Mass., I'eb. IS. Editor "Sporting that he regrets that I see Hanlon is to give Horner another Chance. not one player expressed Wright, the great fielder and hard hitter of last- Well, he will have to do a great d«il Life:" The "Sporting Life" was the first paper sympathy with him. He said that when lu> season's Harrisburgs. It is said in fielding his better in this vicinity announcing that Louis Bacon reaches New York he thinks than- he did when he was "fanned out" to the all things Will position he surpasses Charley Frank and is but Peteraburgs the latter part o* last season would not manage the Haverhill team thu com be settled. a fraction behind him in batting. Briefly stated if be ing season, and that a local man,. Mr. Wil Speaking wants to liold his berth with the champions. of the new generation of players, his playing was the sensation of t-iae Pennsylvania He came down here dressed in a little liam T. Dwyer, is to be tlie oilicisil that will Pfeffer said that it la a hard thing for him League. Then comes Gillon's "mascot," Denuy Norfolk look after the interests of the club of "95. Tins to practice Old tricks, jacket to pitch ball, with an air as much as to for the youngsters are Dolan, who is claimed to be a regular cravker- say: "These people here are 'gillies,' and I will bit of good news imiuedlaU-Jy set.the cranks in not quick enough to see the intended play. jack. He hails from the Virginia League. Levis good humor, t>nd the' announcement was hailed Pfeifer' says that make a suc-ker put of them." But oh, my! a twelve club league will is still on the lookout for a second basemau, as What a difference. He was batted to death with delight... ' - not pny so well, as there are too many weak Belehanty has concluded the Memphis Club con That "Billy" will make a successful manager in the and had to be taken out of the game. He made National League circuit. trolled the output of the "Granite" mines. Noth a terrible "beef" about getting the worst of and will receive the support of the public ia ing small about him, $175 per month, $100 ad it from the umpires, when, it was plain to be certain, as he is one of the most' popular; men vance, Ida ticket. seen that thf once invincible Horner had gone in the city. Mr. Dwyer has been interested in SOMEWHAT RUFFLED. Bobbie Langsford seems tt> be in demand in back in his work. I don't think he benefited base ball for a number of years, and last .season minor league circles and he is the best adver Petersburg any. Net sp as you could notice it ! he was Mr. Irwin's efficient secretary, and Ms Man ager Hayes Censured For Letting tised minor league player .in the profession. He was on the order of a "good thing" like work in that capacity was of gilt-edged Order, Manager Levis, of the Memphis Club, says that Norfolk got in big Petty. t SPAINE. and his hustling had much to do with- keeping <•'•• a Player Slip Away. be received Langsford's signed contract' on Janu the team together. The experience he "obtained Montgomery;,''Ala., Feb. 15. Editor ^'Sporting ary 17 and that he forwarded advance money to when in the employ Of Mr. Irwin will be of ly,'fe:'? This writing flndsMontgomery in a melan the little short stop as requested'. Montgomery PORTSMOUTH POINTERS. great advantage to him in the future. That choly tr-cod. caused by our manager exercising did claim hini) and Ollie Beard is sure that Bobby the public has the greatest of confidence in such tardy judgment iu signing Andy Fuller. will wear an Evansrille uuifonil. Other mana him and that he can secure financial backing , , gers are The Make-up of the Virginia from the best of our citizens if accessary ia 1 do not care to "blister" Mr. Hayes on ac ecnially as certain that they have landed assured. ' . . .- .; . count^ thi» dereliction of duty, but it appears that "ubiquitous'"' individual. The different —A Gentle Reminder to Peters to: .the writer that -he has clearly shown an ab claimants should compare, documents and if it burg', Etc. The first step that Mr. Dwyer took after taking sence of good judgment in :the. Fuller, ease. After shovdd appear that Laugsford has been acting up the managerial reins was to negotiate for a Mr:v. lfuller'9 terms were submitted, considered with duplicity he should be shown up. Portsmouth, ",Va., Feb. IS. Editor "Sporting first-class field captain, and the man that he and passed upon favorably _ —i~f Life:" Nearly all the clubs which were in the has in view is no other than Tom O'Brien, the our manager, instead League last year 'have signed their players captain and first baseman Of last year's Brockton of telegraphing his acceptance of the contract, for the coming season team, who led resorted to the unexpeditioug course of writing EVANSVILLE'S CLUB with the exception of the first basemen of the New his approval Norfolk and Petersburg. Manager Sommers, of England League, and was also way up among of his proposition, the consequence Norfolk, is still quiescent and profoundly silent the heavy hitters. Manager Dwyer has not up being that Mr. Fuller was signed before our IsNow Fully Organized— SomeGames as regards the make up of his team. to this date received a reply from O'Brien, but management reached any decision. The mine Arranged For, Etc. Indications are that the League, which gained expects to hear from him this week. tardiness wad manifested in the Bob Latogsford an enviable reputation The only local player who ease, JCvnnsville, Ind., Feb. 18.--Editor "Sport last year. throughout the will be on the ing country, and graduated a large number of young Haverhill team this season is "Tip" Sheehan, It is without doubt that Mr. Hayes thinks he Life:" At a meeting this week of tbe players into the National League, will fce even who is a fast infielder and good batter,, and as is taking the most expedient course, and that Evansvilie Base Ball Association the stronger this season. a coacher is in the class with Tucker and Don- by his conservatism he will secure a team that Advisory Board of Directors elected the SIX OR. EIGHT? ovan. Will go to victory and win him the esteem of following officers: President, Ite. It is yet an open question whether the League Manager Irwin, of the Lawrence team, will the community. May the future prove the wis George P. Hodson; directors, Ralph will consist of six or eight clubs, though fje be in that town the coming Week, and will dom of his plans. Wiokham, Val M. Schtnitz, Rob preponderance of preference is in favor of the also pay Haverhill a visit. Our local association is composed of our best ert K. Nisbet and William H. .Stallings. former. Apropos, this subject is exploited by. my "Butch" Kegau has signed with the Wheeling citizens. With such men as Mr. Robert Jones and bucolic friend in Petersburg in his (W. Va.) Club. Mr. Mr. Stalling* Was also elected secretary and last lucu Barry Holt little fear can be entertained treasurer, and will look after the business in brations. While I agree with him that a six or Phil Viau is anxious to go; Lewlston, but but that everything Will Work out for the best, terests of the club. Mr. Ollie Beard will be eight club league, with one manager control In the opinion of the writer Lewistown will but, nevertheless, the "fans" are becoming im- managing captain of the team. ling two of the clubs,- would be a decidedly tin- not want any players 'the cominig season if the patSp&t. Exhibition games have been arranged with the wise tind unpopular 'move. I wish to dissent to New England League does not hustle and obtain George Clark, of thfe team of 1892, has been following teams: The Bellevalles,. Clevelauds, his contention that the taking in of Danville some city to fill in the gap between the Mas signed. Which fact bears much gratification to Chicagos, St. Louis, Cineinuati and Louisvilles, find Newport XVws would not prove advisable. sachusetts and Maine Cities. every one interested. Every one will rejoice to of the National League; Indianapolis and De- With good elubs in both these cities it is my Minneapolis is in dead luck in obtaining such see "George flon the Montgomery uniform once troits, of the Western League; Terre Haufres, of opinion that an eight-club league, with each club outfielders as Dan Lally and "Bucky" Freeman. again. the Inter-Western League, and the State Uni managed and controlled individually by company Both men have, played in this City, and if they Madam rumor had it that 'We were to be versity team ,of Iowa. We still have some or owner with .no pecuniary interest in any other keep up their record in the Western League blessed with Fred. Uioifflrwood, of last year's good dates open, and would like to hear from club would prove as profitable, if not more so, the pitchers in that association will be batted Brooklyn team, but it turned out to be a fairy managers coming this way. In looking over the than a six-club league. The owning, managing into the horrors. tale.-. list of officers elected I have come to the con or possession of a pecuniary interest in two Dan Sweeny will not be seen hereabouts this IJferk on the Mil park is progressing very clusion that the affairs of Our club will be in clubs even though sub rosa. would prove dis season, as he has put his autoi?rapa to a -con jteWliy-only in keeping with everything else good hands during the conning season. astrous to the League, subversive to .good feel tract In the Southern League, j. T. CHALK. connected with the base :ball world in these We congratulate Memphis on securing the serv- ing detrimental io the prospects of a profitable parks. It seems hawi for us.to get out of this viees of such a valuable player as Langsford. and season, and should not be allowed under any Tough on Waterbury. "plenty.'of .-time'.' .way of doing things. If affairs hope he will come up to expectations. I under circumstances. ,-.,.,,, Waterbury, Coon., Feb 18. State League bitsft .re not whipped we will, to use a slang ex stand that sonie of our Southern cities are pay An absurdly amusing and wildly ridiculous prog ball interests iu this city .received a black qye pression, be forced to.suck the "hind tit." ing very little attention to the salary limit. nosis as regards the stability of the Virginia to-day by the refusal of the directors of the It is the opinion of some; that the team Of HOW about tliis? Won id like to hear from Mein- Letifue, in the event of Petersburg's failure to Waterbury Traction Company to place tixe bas« 1A82 would l«ad u» to victory tiu» J«ar. but uhis and Atlanta uu this score, it is r«cr ft winning team, is promulgated by your ball i>!Wk iu presentable shape. SPORTING- LIFE. Feb.
one be held in the interests of fairness an manager of,the Schenectady team. He was cap justice. tain of the Union College t'eain last year. The indignation that prevails here and i Tom Brown writes that he is doing well i Moline over the action of the Association i his Louisville saloon business, and will quit play dropping the champion teiirn is not confined t iug ball rather than be forced to St. Louis. the base ball lovers, but is shared by bvisines Manager Davis says he proposes to experi men generally, who feel that the cities whic ment with young players in order to be preparec have been, linked in this enterprise since th for a breakdown among the veteran Giants. formation of the Western Association hav Left-handed pitchers have never been a suo been made the victims of a conspiracy, cess with the Giants, but Manager George Davis that the honor of the national game 4e hopes to break the spell with Frank Kuauss. mauds that the Association, without prejudie signed to any of the old clubs, meet and give th The Washington Club claims to have club a chance to plead its case. catcher Dan Coogan, of Pennsylvania University wronged Daniel, however, denies the soft impeachment. Gus Schmelz is loyal to his native town SCHENECTADY'S SCREED. He has taken four Columbus boys under hi wing Selbach, Collins, Armstrong and Krumm Rubbing It Into the President Th Pitcher Hawlcy has come down from his big horse aud has accepter Pittsburg's terms $2400 Fjocal Situation. Ehret should now listen to Bueltenberger's wooin Schenoetady, Feb. 19. Editor "Sporting Life:' That Carey, drafted from Milwaukee by Eal My letter in the ''Life" of the 9th has bee timore, is a bird from Eaglesrille. and can pla receiving a great deal of attention at the hauc a little bit. but a whole lot of littl BUSILY PREPARING FOR THE JADHT of the base ball writers in the cities couiprisin ball not the New York State League, and the announce bits. rnent that one of the executive officers was :!. Billy Nash has not put his name to a Bosto EACH. TO THE SUNHY SOUTH. officer in name only created something of a set contract for 1S95. Tlie great third baseman i sation. in tine shape and anxious to get in harness ouc The Johnstown "Republican," in a recen more. Jen to be Taken on the issue, copies ruy story, and says the office Anson and Willie Hutchison are the pnl. Twenty-one referred to iu tny letter is Peters, the presideu Chicago players who ever agree on one subject of the League, and adds: They both reason that one gets stiff when b Trip President Byrne Speaks ol "We have no desire to injure President Peters reaches 40. He may mean well, but ns president he show President, J. Earle Wagner says Washingto a tendency to swell up to undue proportions i will finish as high as ninth this year. Georg the Coming League Meeting Still his official capacity. Whether it was the suddo Wagner says nothing. He appears to have bee and unexpected elevation to the presidency of th snuffed put. League or his sublime assurance that cause The headquarters of the New York Clu' " - - © © Q ' - Against Fred Pfeller, Etc.. this autocratic and paternal spirit in the doc at, 10 Broad street have been closed ami n&\ tor we will not attempt to explain. Perhap ones taken in the Mpnroe-Taylor Building in Cqrt THE H. H, KIFFE CO., Brooklyn, Feb. 19. Editor "Sporting it was caused by a little of both." law.lt street. That is not all, however. Even Peters' ow .hag refused to sign with Nei New York. Life." President Byrne announces that h&me papers are jumping oil him. The "Moruin Pitcher, Rusie 523 Broadway, team have there are goo Ye-rk for kss than $5000. He lias been off ere Send for Athletic Catalog. members- of the Brooklyn Sentinel." of Amsterdam, says 25 per cent, increase on. last year's salary, an been notified to report to Manager Fcutz base ball men in that city who do not npprov will get no more. > .Park oa the 26th or 27th of bis course, find who are decidedly lukewarn ejc fit Eastern in the support of the club. —Manager Davte is quite sincere when he N. J. Delehanty, '93, of' Burlington,'Vt., haa iustant. They -will leave for Savannah pveasrs the belief that the Giants will eapturi elected captain of the Fcrdhaui College The directors held a meeting last week, am' no been ou the 2Sth, and will remain there till as predicted in the "Life" last week, sigue the rag next sef.son. In his mind there is base bail team for the coming season. Deleua'nty' Augusta of Cleveland, for manager am doubt about that. has played on the 'varsity team for the past March 20, when they go to Irving Crook, to play May first base a week., About the last of the month captain lot' the team. He will report here March Yale and Princeton have agreed three years, his position being either for 15. He is a warm, personal friend of Manage 18 at New Haven, June 8 at Princeton. In cas" or left field. they will begin to work their way North, Davis, nnd it was upon his strong recommenda of a tie the final game will be played in Nev Pitcher Abbey, of the Chicagos, has tieen tab- playing at Newport News, Koaiioke, tints that he was signed. York on June 15. ing a course in the Physical Training School of Lynchburg, Richmond. Norfolk, Char- We are wondering over at this end of th John J. Dailey, the ex-League and Association Springfield, Mass., this winter, and intends to lotteville and other towns, not reaching League what Binghamton and lilmira are di nnpire, has applied to the Nc-y York Stat< quit the diamond this-year, with a view to se of the season. infr. A careful perusal of exchanges from thos League for a position on the staff, and will pro curing a position as instructor in .Physical Cul home till the opening cities reveals nothing. batly be appointed. ture in some institution. ^ THE TEAM. The association here Is receiving splendid sup Ex-player Jack Sneed, under indictment fo: Captain Nash, of the Bostons, saya that ^The team has ten men nnder contract. port from the three dailies in the city. An defrauding a railway company in whose einploj Stlvetts and Nichols will not pitch in exhibi Those unsigned arc tho older members, issue is hardly complete nowadays without a he was, has employed ex-Senator Gordon, o tion games this spring, as they did last year. base ball story. as his counsel. "We need all our strength next season," says with whom no trouble is anticipated. fill Georgia, Manager-Captain Crook will be given The' schedule meeting of the Texas League, the captain, "to win that 'pennant oaice more, Contracts were sent out to all these last power to sign players and run the team. Th and must have our star5-pitchers in winning rnedd! was to nave been held at Galveston, February week, with the notice requiring them directors have w-.sely determined not. to 17. Results have not come to hand up to the form." the date above specified. with his affairs unless the occasion demands. statement that to_ report on SLOCUM. hour of going to press. In reply to Jake Morse's While the Bridegrooms are in the South Manager'Tebeau is going to take his Cleve "without Meekin and Rusie the Gin-nts would but Rock, Ark., March 16. There not be among the five leading clubs at the end they will not only play local teams, land team to Little say'} that also meet the Washington^, Bostons and they will stay until the 2Gth, when they will of the reason," Manager Davis simply PERSONAL. start on a Southern tour. "if Boston lost McCarthy and Duffy they would other League teams in practice contests. be m-arer the lull end than the top when tlie go: Stein, Judge Cullom says he has consulted the two The following players will Joe Sugden's father died at Arainingo, Pa. most ewtnent. Jurists iu the country, and they season' was over." Kennedy, Gnuibert, Daub and Lucid, last week. are ready to give the National League legal The missing Pittsburg ground-keeper, Jiimes Daily, Grim nnd Burrell, catch signed John Ely is not reinstated. Priddy, who has been left a fortune in Scotland, pitchers; The New Orleans Club has fits if Pfeffer He waa ers; Foutz, La Chance, Duly, Corooran, late of Hazletou. Hexffer, Hiialon's new pitcher, twirled in an turned up in St. Louis last Sunday. has recentl; last fall, with a passenger on the steamer State of Wisconsin, Mhindle' and JMulvey, inlielders; Griffin, Rx-magina.te Eddie Talcott amateur game at Cedar Itaplds which, was sunk in the Ohio River last month, Hines and Andersen, grown a mustache. Hutclitnson, of Chicago, . against him, anc After Burns. Tredway, all around him. and had a marvellous escipe from, death. outiield'ers. George Shock will again act Short stop Alison has been engaged by th "Hutch" pitched his.recovery he worked his way to St. Louis.. Sclienecfady Club. PresUK-.nt Young has received a large batch as general utility player, -petitions from many pi Frank Shannon, the rising young short stop Manager Davis thinks he has secured a je'we of pcr*>nnl letters and of the Springfield, Mass., Club, 'is anxious to get La Chance will in all probability cove in &>iith;mv Knauss. the leading ball phtyers in the League, urging is as Font: of Umpire Hurst. his, .release, as ' lie has a League offer and' first, base ogain this season, Pitcher Wallace, -Tebeau's find, has the reappointiaent williiig, to pay for it. President Dickihson is Will have ail he can do as manager. signed with Cleveland. E. Ponder, who bad signed with the Richmond willing,' but the remainder of the Board object. THE LEAGUE MEETING. to cast his team, lugs, at
:essionals, let them have a special event erally in cash, and contributions from "or the professionals and another event other sources are also expected. While GliS AND GUNNING. for the amateurs, and then give another it is expected that the expert sports which may combine both according to men throughout the country will be the handicaps. present, the amateurs will receive spe SUBJECTS OF INTEREST TO MEN THE FIRST MEET OF THE NEW cial attention. Separate sets of traps TRADE NOTES. will be provided. All profits accruing WHO SHOOT, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION. from the tournament will" be added to The Colt's Patent Fire Arms Manufac the purses. turing Company, of Hartford, Conn., has It is the purpose of the management A Pointer For Reporters ol just perfected a new model of a revolver, of this affair to spare no effort in mak Shooting which will be known as the Bisley model. Pittsburg to be the Scene ol the ing this the greatest event of the kind It is of .45 caliber, chambered and rifled that has taken place in this section of Events Why the Manufacturers' for the English cartridge. The arm Is of Shoot Manager Shaner Completes the country in many years. There will the same general constructive of the ol fey fell off badly in his shooting, start THE TRIENNIAti CHAMPIONSHIP. erican Association rules, 30 yards me ing out with a clean miss, and losing and 50 yards boundary, in order to test in all 10 birds out of the 50 shot at. Hoey Fails to Get a Place in This his famous, new, 'kutomatic "S«ott Pre Rothacker did better, although like his Monte Carlo Event. mier Gun." The following score will adversary, he started off with a miss. The "fifth triennial pigeon-shooting con show how many he killed ont^ of 50. The He killed 43 out of his last 50 birds. test for the championship, a prize of figure 2 denotes when he was. compelled This made the total scores stand: Mor- 5000 francs and a medal, began at to use his second barrel. fey, 89; Rothacker, 83, which left it 13. Fred Hoey, the 11111121112121111222212 Monte Carlo, Feb. 222101111211112122222111 barely possible for the latter to make American shooter, took part in the shoot. 2 2 1—Killed. 4r»> the match a tie should he kill all his He was among the first oatch of to-day's Mr. Swartz will shoot Dr. W. F. Car six allowance birds. One and two fell contestants, who shot at six bird's and ver, the champion wing shot of the world, in quick succession, but the third soared grassed them all. a match, 100 birds each, 30 yards rise skyward, leaving Morfey winner of the On Feb. 14, the first eight rounds in and 50 yards boundary, this coming match. The score follows: the match for the Fifth Triennial Cham April. Mr. Swartz has only missed one J. Rothacker 2 022101122222220 pionship were shot to-day in Monte bird out of the last 75 he shot at. Fixtures. 22221200100022120222221 Carlo. Dankelman, Roberts and Ger- February 27 and 28 Elisabeth Gun Club's Sec 2,2012222221011212221122 vais brought down thirteen out of four ond Bimonthly Tournament, Elizabeth, N. J. 220222021212220222221 1 Mainetto, First day at inanimate targets; second day at 2212121222220200110. Killed, teen birds; De Montpellier, GUN CLUB ELECTIONS. live birds. Open to all. 85; missed, IS. Eze, Oliva, Voss, Trauttmansdorff and March 5, 6 and 7 Boiling Springs Gun Club's T. W. Morfey 2 0.1 111211112222 Hey gate, 12 out of 14; Lo, Descharmays, The Essex Gun Club, of Newark, at a Tournament, Rutherford, N, J. First two days 221221 1212221222222 2 22 Blake. Sibrick, Carrick, Caletta, Calari meeting held recently, elected the follow at targets, last "day at live birds. 22122211112220120112111 fourteen. ing officers for the ensuing year: Presi March (j and 7 Worcester Sportsmen's Club's 2101111221010201 1 211 1 1 and Fred Hoey, eleven out of Target Tournament, Worcester, Mass. 112110101220122022. Killed, The match e'nded Feb. 15. There was dent. R. H. Eeintuall; rice president and 89; missed, 11. much excitement on account of the close treasurer, William Hayes; secretary, Asa between Roberts and Whitehead; Executive Committee, R. H. LIVE BIRD TOURNEY. ness of the finish Beintuall, William Hayes, Asa Whitebead, Mainetto. Each of them killed 24 out Lemuel Thomas and Fletcker Walters. The Initial Event of the Delaney WORK SHOOTS WEI/fc, of 2G bird's. Both men missed their 27th and both killed their 28th. Then At the recent organization of the Lin- Gun Club. Defeats Davenport in a Novel Match wood Gun Club, at St. Paul, Minn., the; Roberts missed his 29th, leaving Main following' gentlemen were elected officers The first live bird shooting tournament champion, with a score of 26 pi was held on the Larchinoiit Grounds. etto for 1895: President, T. T. Revorcl; vice of the Delaney Gun Club geons killed out of 29 fired at. Roberts, president, O. J. Mooney; treasurer, Douffla* yesterday afternoon on the club's One of the most interesting pigeon out of 29, secured sec shoots of the season took place February who killed 25 Liffihgroeld; secretary, Thomas S. Poucher.j. grounds at Frankford, a large number ond prize. Fred Hoey, the Amercan The Bay View Wishing, and Gunning of .'local trapsbooters being present 15 at, the grounds of the Laroh'mont shooter, who took part in the contest CHi.b, of Philadelphia, has -elected the The programme consisted of four events Yacht Club between George Work and for the championship, failed to secure following geiitlemeu officers for 18&5: contested on the miss and out system, L. T. Davenport. The match was the a prize. :.' President, J. Frishrnuth. M. D.; vice presl-' under Rhode Island rules, the first being direct result of the shoot held at Larch- cleat, Edward Powell; secretary^ Joseph P. a prize shoot, while the other three were mont- a few weeks ago for; the amateui Young;: treasurer. Ixjuis A. Mehler; trus open sweepstake matches. The score's: championship of the 'United States, in BRAMWELL WON tees, John B. Walch, George M. Roth First event, prize shoot, miss and out. which Work finished second, getting and George R. Alien. K. M. K. M. ahead of the Glen Cove crack by the The Club Badge of the Parkway Rod The officers elected for the ensuing yea* E. Botson ... 6 0| W. Noles .... 2 1 narrow margin of one bird. and Gun Club. of the Cleveland (O.) Gun Club are as 1). Delaney .. 5 1| A. Erdrich ... 1 1 They shot in the match from the thir follows: President, W. R. Huntinston; G. Wolf ..... 5 I) J. . Groom .... 1 1 The February trap shooting tourna vice president, S. S. Saffold; treasurer, F. B. Bourne ... 5 1| H. Philpot ... 1 1 ty-yard rise at 100 birds apiece, under ment of the Parkway Rod and Gun A. Tamblyn; recording secretary, A. M. J. Kiggius ... 5 11 D. Ranch .... 0 1 the novel conditions that the first string Club was decided at Dexter Park on Allyn; financial secretary, F. H. Wallace; A. Beesou ... 3 1| J. IK-laney .. 0 1 birds should be shot with the F. Ruetz .... 3 1| J. Ranch .... 0 \ of fifty the Jamaica plank road, Long Island, directors, L. O. Jones; W. A, Babcoek and R. Johnson ..,-. 3 1 1 W. Bourne ... 0 1 gun held by one hand only. Work not February 18, and the event attracted C. C. Siegler. E. McDonougb, 2 1| . . . . only won the match with eighty-six kill one of the largest gatherings of the At the annual meeting of the Spring Second event; miss and out. ed against eighty-two, but also defeated season to the famous park. The first Chicken Gun Club, of Beaver Falls, Pa., K. M.- K. M. at his own special game with elected offi *W. Bourne . .-' ' 5 0| A. Erdrich ... 1 1 his rival event was the club competition for the the following1 gentlemen were »D. Delaney . 5 0! 1. Wolf ...... 1 1 forty kills put of fifty shot at one-hand gold badge at seven live birds. In this cers for the ensuing year: President, Da K. Betson ... 4 1| K. Johnson :.. 0 1 ed as against Davenport's thirty-eight event, after a tie with Wissell, Henry vid R. Wiikinsou; vice president, Joseph C. JlcDonougb-' '&• -1| kills. The score follows: Bramwell won the trophy in the shoot- A. Tatro; secretary-treasurer, H. W. Nair; 'Divided first inonf.v. , Board 01 Managers, D. R. Wilkinson, Jo Third event, miss and .out. First 50 birds, one-hand shooting: off, killing ten straight birds to hi« op seph A. Tatro and H, W. Nair. K. M. George Work 0 222202222022222 nine. The summary: K. JM. 00122001022220202 22 22212 ponent's The East Side Gun Club, of New Bruns E. Betson ... 3 OJ C. McDonough. 1 1 2222222222. Killed, 40; missed, 10; First event Club competition at seven livi wick, N. J., has elected the following gen K. Johnson .. -.1—2 Ij W. Bourne ... 1 1 run, 18; first bar birds, modified Hurlinghara rules. Glass A Eliui year: D. Delaney .. 2 1| A. 'Ei-dricU ... 1 1 dead out of bounds, 1; longest Helguns, 28 yards, 5; Anthony Bottv, 30 yards tlemen as officers for the ensuing Fourth event; miss and out. rel, 4; second, 36. 6; Henry Bramwell, 2S yards, 7;" Charles C. President, William Hooker; vice presi K, AT. K. M. Second 50 birds, two-handed shooting: Wissell, 28 yards, 7; Ohi-isioplier M. Meyer, 28 dent, Henry A. Engels; secretary, Charles E. Betson ... 3 0| D. Ranch .... 1 1 Georgo Work 2 2222202222222222 yards, 6; John Meyer, 'M yards, 6. Class B G. Lowe; treasurer, Elbert G. Stubbs; D; Delaney ..- 3 0| W. A'oles .... 1 1 122212222222122022222220 J:iBies H. Woolley, 25 yards, 4; David S. Van trustees, Charles Me-srole, George B. Hook W. Bourne ... 2 1| E. Johnson ... 0 1 222222200. Killed, 45; missed, 5; dead Wicklen. 25 yards, 5. Class C James V. Berry, er and A. A. Williamson, A. Brdrich ... 1 1| U. MeDonough. 0 1 out of bounds, 1; longest run, 25; first barrel, 3; 24 yards, 4:; Henry J. Bookman, 25 yards, t>; second, 42. At the annual meeting of the Phoenix J. Groom .... 1 - 1] *. Houry J. Selover, 24 yards, 4. Arizona, the follow Total score Killed, 85; missed, 15; dead ont Second event Shoot off of ties. Henry Brara- Gun Club, of Phoeuix, of bounds;-2; longest run, 25; first barrel, ~ well, 28 yards, 10; Charles C. Wissell, 28 yards, ing gentlemen were elected officers, for the ; CLUB HANDICAP. second, 78, "'..', ' ' ensuing year: President, N. J. Jessop; vieor secretary, B. M. ; the New Utrecht First 50 birds, one-handed shootlnsr: ' Third event A handicap' sweepstakes at throe president, J. H. Holmes; Sport Provided K>y -U T. Davenport 2 22 ,2 01 2 02222 2 22 live birds. Christopher H. IVIeyef, 28 yards, 3- Gregory; treasurer, T. W. Hine; Board of /j Rod and Gun Club. 0012 2 2 2 22 022020002022222 Charles C. AVisseTl, 2« yards, J5; David S Van Diieotors, .j)r. _Bco.tt Helm, Hem-y Fowler; At Woodlawn Park, Gravesend, L. I., 122222 2 2200; Killed; 33;missed, 12 Wicklen, 28 yards, S; Henrv'K. Bramwell, 28 and F.:N. Scofleld. , , . - > the New Utrecht Rod and Gun (Jl-ub held dead out of bounds, 4; longest run, 14; first bar yards, .3; .Anthony Botty, 25 yarifa 2; 'David At the regular meeting of the Manhattan rel, 3; second, 85. . . . S. Woolley, 25 yard-^, -2; JBJUas Hel?ans, 29 of Manhattan, Kan., its sepcial sweepstakes race, a club hand Second 50 birds two-handed shooting: yante, 2; Henry J. «t»lover, 28 yards, 2;..Henry Rod and ,Gu,n Club, icap at twenty live birds, yesterday. U T. Davenport 2 2012 22 22 222 222 J. Bookman, 25 yards, 4; Henry Bauzar. 26 January 22, vthe f olid wing-' gentlemen, Were j President Walter F, Sykes and Secre 22022212122201002222212 yards, 1. elected officers for 1895: : President, C. Killed, 44; missed, ( L. Greene; first vice president, A. J. Mo tary Charles A. Sykes admirably man 22202212222. president, G. B. Harrob; contest dead out of bounds, 2; longest run 14; first ba Cabe; second vice aged the event, which was hotly rel, 5: second, 39. NEW YORK SHOOTERS. h-H-iMurer, C. A. Haulenbec'k; se-jretary, F. ed. Garry Cropsey turned up the win Total score Killed, 82; missed, IS; dead out C. Ei'.j>(.4; captain, J. J. Davis. ner of the comfortable "pot" with a of bounds. G; longest run, 14; first barrel 8- The Empire Rod and Gun Club's clean score, and, as the gentleman has second, 74. ' ' not been shooting for some time, the Monthly Event. A Progressive Gnn Club. The trapshooters from the Empire Rod The Riverton Gun Club, of Philadelphia, win was quite a satisfactory surprise. one of the tnost successful The score: RODGERS WON THE TROPHY. and Gun Club faced the traps at Lip- is rated as pack's Dexter Park February 11. It was clubs in the country. The club's ground,' First event JSandlttip sweepstak s race, five live which is situated on the banks of the Del birds, Xew Utuechl Hod a|ud U-iun dub rules, boun High Scores at the Shoot of the the club's February tournament. The 5s certainly an ideal shooting dary 50 yards. D. Deacon, 29 yards, 5; Gipt. handicap competition for the club badge aware River, 1'his- Bergen Rod and Gun Club; resort. The Philadelphia organization is George W. Coulston, 30 yards, 5; Kiehard proved to be interesting. Henry Mahl- of the few clubs that owns its own ter. 28 yards., 4: Cornelius Fergu^ou, Jr., 29 The monthly shoo.ting : tournament of one yards, 4; William I^alr, 28 yards, 4; Cornelius stedt and Charles W. O'Hara were tied, house. The olub pro-poses to erex:t two Fergoson, 20 yards, 4 ; Charles -A. SyUes, 28 the Bergen Rod and, .Gun ' Olu.b was with six birds each. In the shoot-off, new shooting boxes, located in such a way yards. 4: Dr. IJttlefleid. 28 yards, 2;. Garrett held at Fisitlauds Bleach, Long Island, miss and out, the former won. The as to have three fronts, each of which is W. Cropsey, 29 yards, 2. . February 14. James W, -Rodgers :aud scores: to have a shooting ground by Itself. In Second event Special event, handicap sweep- Henry iv. Brownell did the best :work. this innovation the Weather conditions ,will 20 live birds, New Utrecht Rod and O'tn Club competition Heflry Mahlstedt, 28 ynrds, Btakes, the latter winning the club competition, 6; Charles O'Hara, 28 yards, t}; Charles Bambor- be availed of in a proper manner, and' the Club rules. Uarrett W. Cropsey, 28 yards. 20; wind be brought to favor the birds, no Richard E. Gray, 28 yards, 19; Walter F. Sykes, and the former capturing the second gia, 26 yards, 3; B. Coltfan, 26 yards, 3: M. Bo- 'Lair, 28 yards, 18;"Cor winning in the shoot- bus, 26 yards, 3. matter from which direction they come. 28 yards, IS; William sweepstake and Handicap sweepstakes, three birds H. Mahl- nelius Ferguson, Jr.. 28 yards, 18: George Vf. off of the third event. The scores: CoulstQn, 2.c<''.yards. 15: Coraol.ius Fergnson, 26 stedr, 2$ yards, 2; C. BambGi'gln, 20 yards 2- A Move On. yards, 15; Dr. Littleflpld, 28 yards, 2. Club trophy race, at seven live birds per man C. Q"Hara, 28 yards, 2; :B. Coglan, 26 yai'da 0- Henry K. Brownell (29yds.), 7; Arthur J. M. Bsbus, 26 yards, 0. Saratoga. N. Y., Feb. 20. At last, the Third eVent~~Handicap sweepstakes race. -Capt. Mahl Goos-ge W. Couisn,n, 30 yards, 5; Dr. Littlefield, \ulentlne (30yds), 6; Janies W. Rodsers (29 Handicap sweepstakes, three bJrds~H Saratoga Gun Club ha« awakened from 30 yards, 5; Cornelius Ferguson, Jr., 30 yards, 4. yds.), 6; William H. Rynhart :(2«yds.) V- stedt, 28 yaxds, 2; C. Batnborgin, 26 yards, 2- its lethargy to claim the dates of J«n6 Peter J. Oomiskey (2Syds.), 5; Peter W C. O'Hara, 28 .rardd, 2; B. Coglan, 26 yards O Fourth event Handicap sww^stiLkeR, same con ;. ' ' 24. 25, 26, 27 and 28 for the New tork ditions. Capt. George W. Coulston, -30 yards. 7; O'Erien (28yds.), 6; Edward J. Oliver (37yd«)' M. B»f>?s, 2tt yards, ft. . : . State (Sportsmen's Association meet for Dr. Uttleneld, 30 yards, 6; Cornelius'Ferguson, 6; Hfeiu-y J. Smith (26yds.), :5; Lincoln A Handicap swwpstakes, three birds C. Bam-bor- 1895. ' Manager Levengston states that Jr., 30 yards, ~5. - ' : . Burns (26yds.), 5; James Ellery {20yds) 5- gia, 26: yards, 2; H. Mahlstedt, 28 yards 1- Robert J. -Valentine (26yds.), 5; Thomas V. C. O'Hara, 28 yards, 1; M. Bobua, 26 'yards 1 : the manufacturers of sporting goods h$ve Fifth event Handicap sweepstakes, same con - . to the etUl tot ditions. Capt. George - W.: Collision, 30'yards 4- Smith (26yds.), 5. B. Colgan, 23 yards, 0. ' ' made generotfs responses littlefield, '80'yards, .6; Cornelius Fergu Handicap sweepstakes race Heury K. Brownell prizes, ami these, in addition to the heavy Dr. (29yds.), 6; Arthur J. Valentine (SOyds'i 4- purses that the open sweeps will insure, son, Jr., 30 yards. 6. H Sixth event Handicap sweepstakes, same con Jatnes W. Rodgers (29yds.), 6; William CARVER WINS. will furnish rich pickings for the crack 30 yurds, 7; Ryiihart (28yds.), 3; Peter J. Conijskey (28 shots. Programmes will be ready June 1. ditions. Oapt. George W. Coulston, yds.), 4; Peter W. O'Brien (28yds.), 3; Ed- Cornelius Fergoson, Jr., 30 yards, 6. w:ird J. Oliver (27yds.), 2; Henry J. Smith (26 The Doctor Outshoots Marshal in a yds.), 3; Lincoln A. Bums I26vd8.). 3; James Live Bird Match. Sportsmen Organized. MORFEYOUTSHOOTS ROTH AKKR W. Ellery (23yds.), 0; Robert j. Valentine (26 The sportsmen of Moline, 111., recently yds.), 1; Tliomas P. Smith (26yds.), ,4 The live-bird shooting match between event James Dr. W. F. Carver, of Kansas City, and organized the Moline Game and Fishing Killing 89 Pigeons Against 85 For Shoot-off of the tie for the. second Club with a charter membership of 75. W. Rodgers, 3; Henry K. Brownell, 2. . T. A. Marshall, of Keithsburg, 111., took the ensuing year the Philadeiphian. Handicap sy/eepstakes race Henry K. Brownell place at Hot Springs, Ark., Feb. 14, The officers elected for (-9yds.), 4; Arthur J. Valentine (36yds.) 3- are: President, K. A. Barnard; vice presi John Rotliaker, of Philadelphia, and T. James W. Rodgers (29yds.), 6; William H' and was witnessed by a large crowd dents, Arthur Stephens and Henry Sell- W. Morfey, of. Patterson, N. .L, faced Rynimrt (28yds.), 5; Peter J. Comlskev (ia The match was 100 live birds each, fifty- mer; secretary, E. E. Morgan. The or the traps on the .grounds of the Keystone yds.), 4; Peter W. O'Brien (28yds) 4'- Ed yard boundary, thirty yard rise, for ganization starts out with the brightest Shooting League at Holmesburg Junc- ward J. Oliver (27yds.), 2; Henry J. Smith (26 $100 a side. The contest was spirited prospects, and will doubtless do much second match yds.), 3; Lincoln A. Burns (26yds.)i 4; James and very exciting. Although Dr. Carver good work in enforcing the gam« and , tion February 15 for their W. Ellery (26yds.), 4; Robert J. Valentine fish laws of the State. at live pigeons. The match was on the (26yds.), 3. won by a close score, his opponent dem same terms as that shot four weeks ago Handicap swepstakes race Henry K. Brownell onstrated himself an expert trap shot. (29yds.), 5; Arthur J. Valentine (30yds) 4- Dr. Carver outshot his opponent on the Cincinnati Spring Tournament. on the same grounds, Rothaker to shoot William H' at 106 birds to Morfey's 100 birds for James W. Rodgers (29yds.), "5; home-stretch, defeating him by five birds, Cincinnati, O., Feb 20. Though yet a $100. Hurlingham rules governed the he killing ninety-five, while Marshall big way off, Mr. R. S. Waddell stated shoot, 30 yards rise, SO yards boundarv. . ., . stopped only ninety. to the writer the past week that his mail yds.), 3; Lincoln A. Burns (26yds.), 3; Jatnes the past week has been doubled by the Robert Welsh acted as referee, while W. Bllery (26yds.), 2. shooters throughout the States asking for Nathaniel Swope acted as scorer. Mor- Handicap team race, match -Valentine'* team. HE TESTED HIS NEW GUN. further information in regard to the Du fey brought down 48 birds in succession Robert J. Valentine (26yds.), 5; James W Pont Tournament, which is booked to take giving him a total of 49 dead birds out Ellery (26yds.), 6; Henry K. Brownell (29yds)' Fine Shooting of Mr. H. D. Swartz in Mace,on the Old Avenue Ball Park May 7 6; Kdward ,T. Oliver (27yds.), 5; Linroln A! 8, 9 and 10. All that can be learned now of the first half-hundred shot at. Roth Burns (27yds.), 5; Arthur .I. Valentine, captain Extremely Cold Weather. aker wound up his first half of the total, 34. «-HJUI«I, s that liberal cash prizes will be added (30yds.), 7; team Scranton, Pa., Feb. 15. Notwithstand :o the purses,' and that the management of match with but 40 dead to his credit, Rodgers' team Thomas P. Smith (26yds), 5^ ng the bitter cold weather last week, Mr. the hands of '• a having missed or lost out of bounds William H. Rynhart (28yds.), 6; Henry T the tournament will foe in he Smith (26yds.), 5; Peter W, O'Brien <2Svds.),' H. D. Swartz gave an exhibition in shoot trio of gentlemen known the States orer by hard luck 10 birds. 6; Peter J. Comiskey (2Syds.), 6; James W ng at 50 pigeons on the grounds of the as mo^t Successful ia i&auagilig such &£»' In the second half of the match, Mor- < 6; total, 34. "Ridge Gua Club, under the Am- j . 23- 15 Match No. 2 15 singles. Hobart, 12; Bren thall, 7; Edwards, S; Sigler, 10; Duston, 10; Paul, 9; Hollister, 10. Match No. 3 15 singles. Sigler, 12; Bren thall, 14; Edwards, 9; Dustou, 13; Huck, 14; Hobart, 12. Match No. 4 10 singles. Hobart, 9; Hollister, 6; Banks, 6: Duston, 4; Brenthall, 5; Huck, 3; Sigler, 6; Paul, 6; Van Dyke, 7; Thomas, 8; Hyde, 7; Apgar, f»; Keller, S; Hoffman, 7; Miller, 8; Bremer, 9. Match No. 5 10 singles. Brenthall, 4; Brewer, 8; Duston, 4; Van Dyke, 9; Hobart, 9; Jackson, Smokeless Powder is made of ONE QUALITY WORK AT WORK. 7; Keller, 7; Hyde, 8; Morpby, 8; Thomas, 9; Banks, 7; Huck, 9; Paul, 5; Apgar, 10; Money, He Wins the Second Match With 5; Hollister, 9; Sigler. 10; Hoffinan, 7; Hibbard, Only, and that of the highest grade, and is unequalled in every respect a Bird. 10; Drake, 7; Miller. 9; W. Smith, 9; Bird, 6. Davenport by Match No. 6 10 singles. Apgar, 6; Morphy, 8; *°r THE leading sporting powder of the world. The result of last Friday's one and Hibbard, 9; Miller, S; Banks, 10; Smith, 8; two-handed pigeon-shooting match at Keller, 6; Hoffman, 8; Drake, 8; Hollister, 7; Larchrnont between George Work and Thomas, S); Huck, 10; Sigler, G; Money, 8; Jack son, 3; Hobart, 8; Paul, 7; Dustou, 7; Van For sale by all dealers, or the distributing agents, L. T. Davenport apparently was not Dyke, 8; Brenthall, C; Brewer, 10; Hyde, 8. satisfactory to the Glen Cove expert, Match No. 7 10 singles. Apgar, 9; Monev, 7; VON IrfENGERKE & DETMOLD, 8 Murray Street, New York. for he challenged Work to a return Hyde, 10; Banks, 4; W. Smith. 8; Hobart, 7; Brenthall, 8; Van Dyke, 10; Morphy, 10; Miller, match under similar conditions, which 9; Brewer, 8; Keller, 10; Thomas, 5; Hoffman, was shot on the same grounds Monday, 7; Drake, 7; Hibbard, 7; Sigler, 6; Huck, 6; February 18. Dickly. 7; Duston, 9; Jackson, 5; Hollister, S; The American 'E.G.' Powder Co., Ltd., After an exciting contest Work Tron Cutwater, 9; Collins, if. . Match No. 8 10 singles. Apgar, 8; Banks, 5; Oakland, Bergen Co., New Jersey. by a score of 90 to 89, killing 44 with Smith, 9; Van Dyke, 10; Morphy, 9; Thomas, 7; one hand and 46 with two. Davenport Collins, 8; Hyde, 9; Brenthall, 6; Hibbard, 7; dispatched 42 single handed and 47 with Brewer, 7; Manning, 7; Miller, 8; Keller, 8; Send for card of loading instructions. hands. At single-handed shooting Drake, 10; Stnuler, 6; Simpson, 7; Money, 10- two Hoffman, 9; Huck, 7; Sickly, 9; Hollister, 9; both men broke the record, and it is Hobart, 7; James, 6. / Boemermann, 25 yards, 3; Henry Hoffman, 23 CROW SHOOTING. doubtful if Work's score of 44 will ever Match No. 9 Team shoot between the repre yards, 2; George Helmstedt, 25 yards, 2; Henry as follows: Maplewood A. Meyn, 26 yards, 2; John H. Bamberger, 25 be equaled tinder similar conditions. sentative clubs resulted 1. A Novel Tournament Probably the hard luck in the Gun Club, 106; Boiling Springs Gun Club, 106; yards, Davenport again had Union Gun Club, 101; South Side Gun Club, 100; First of Its Kind. way his birds fell dead out of bounds, Elizabeth Gun Club, 89; Climax Gun Club, 86; A vory intei .esting event occurred no less than four being scored against Endeavor Gun Club, 71; Union Hill Gun Club, 43. TRAP SHOOTING NOTES. February 19 on the n-onnds of the Key him in the first half and two in the sec Match No. 10 15 singles. Brewer, 12; Thomas, stone Club, near Holmesburg Junction, ond. 14; Hollister, 9; Kellar, 14; Hall, 8; Smith, 13- The many friends of Milt F. Llndsley Sickley, 15; Banks, 10; Hobart,- 12; Thomas, 12; (of wood powder fame) are delighted at and we believe it is the first crow handi Outside of the fact that the birds were Whitehoad. 13; Hibbard, 10; Mehl, 8; Drake, 13; ais success in the recent big handicap race cap match shot in this country. There a lively lot everything else favored the James, 8; Hoffman, 13; Sigler, 12; Williams, 10- at Newark, when he tied with Captain were 23 entries. It was thought in. the shooters, as hardly a breath of air Duston, 11; Collins, 13; Lindsay, 9; Money, 12- place. A funny incident of Strader, 8; Apgnr, 13; Morphy, 9; Roberts, 12; 3ramer for first morning they would have plenty of stirred the red danger flags or the club's Astfalk, 5; Woodruff, 11; Huck, 14; Frank, 11. this event was that Cramer borrowed Milt's crows, and the match was irade 20 blue and white pennant, which hung ______shooting jacket, and, finding the pocket birds, handicap rise, with 50 yards against the flagstaff during the full of shells, fell to using them instead lifeless VERXON GUNNERS. of his usual B. C. loads. Both men shot boundary; but on account of the large day. In spite of the snow-cfad field the at 30 yards rise, and in their top scores the ontry list after the 15th round pigeons light was very good, owing to the melt Brooklyn Marksmen Have Pun With American wood powder received a trumpet had to be substituted, as the club ran, ing ice and snow, which caused a blu Inanimate Targets. blast of praise. short of crows. The following is the ish haze to rise from the marsh beyond Miss Annie Oakley, the well-known pro score: and formed a good background for the The inanimate sweepstakes shooting fessional markswoman, who is now in competition of the Vernon Rod and Hdcp (Yds.) Crows. 1 iRcong. T'l. shooters. Summary: England, will return to America in March Mott...... 30 212112212021122 222 11 19-1 GEORGE WORK. 30 YARDS-ONE-HANDED Gun Club, which was deferred owing to join the Wild West Show for next sea Bergner...... 27 012121120221122 122 21 18-2 S210201 2 1 2 21 2 0212222K2 led- MiS' performance out of commonplace affairs AGAIN VICTORIOUS. ment. Arrangements for this trip are is the want of general knowledge of being made by Colonel A. R. Kuser, of conditions under which the different The Missouri Rifle and Pistol Club Governor Werts' staff. . clubs shoot indoors. There are several Defeats Rochester. targets alike in count, but different in St. Louis, Mo., Feb. 17. Victory measurement; ,as a result, published again perched on the banners of the RIFLE SHOTS. gallery records are "deceptive, incom Missouri Kifle and Pistol Club, Thurs prehensible, or meaningless, except to A telegraphic rifle shooting match be day night, in the second match shoot tween the Central Sharpshooters' Asso- a few. with the Columbia Rifle and PistoJ Club, ation. of St. Louis, and the Cincinnati Last week the Pittsburg, Pa., rifle of Rochester, N. Y. The St. Louis Rifle Association took place Feb. 10. ,St. club sounded the keynote to a necessary men rolled up a score of 4734 against Louis won by a score of 2227, against 20i»8 reform, if we are to recognize gallery 4031 made by their opponents. This for Cincinnati. There ware 12 on a side, shooting as a legitimate sport, and rec makes two successive victories for St. with 25 shots each, with 200-yard tar ords of any value. We need a stand Louis and wins the match, which was gets. ard target in gallery shooting, to be for the best two in three. The individual A two-days' tournament, open to all rifle shot on at a. regulation distance under scores of the members of the Missouri men, will be held on Feb. 21 and 22, under recognized rules. What will that target Club team were as follows: W. P. the auspices of the Zettler Rifle Club, at Fixtures. be? "Shooting and Fishing." their headquarters, 219 BoWery. Fifteen June 30 to July 8 .National. Bundesfest, Glen- Schaaf, captain, 480; H. Kephart, 475; money prizes, ranging from $20 to $2, clale Schuetzeu Park, Glendale, L. I., N. X. G. T. Dunn, 480; R. Buchanan, 470; will be awarded. An extra prize of $10 COMPANY I'S TROPHY. V. Repp, Jr., 466; I;. Sicher, 458; R. will be given to the shooter who has the CLUBS TO CONSOLIDATE. Herold, 471; E. Lukoski, 468; R. W. most rings at the close of the shoot. For Defeated Company B's Marksmen by Staley, 485, and A. Gfeller, 481. every full score made, $1 will be awarded. This victory adds another scalp to the The eommittee in charge of the tournament The Pittsburg to Absorb the Wilkins- 7 Points on the Seventh's Ranges. is composed of Louis Flach, chairmaa; burs Rifle Club. The deciding match for a bronze tro-; already long string won by the Mis H. D. Muller, Henry Holgee, G. Krauss, Pittsburg, Feb. 22. The Pittsburg phy between the various companies of souri Rifle and Pistol Club and hanging R. Busse, F. C. Rosa, M. Dorrier and B. Rifle club contemplates a move in a the Seventh Regiment was held in New up in Captain Schaafs gallery. In ad Zettler. short while which will put it on an York City, February 14, Company I dition to the victory over the Rochester Within the past two weeks 1,215,000, equality with any of the other big rifle winning from Company B by seven Club the St. Louisans have won from boxes of cartridges have been entered at organizations of the country. Already it points. Score: clubs in Brooklyn, New York City, Den the Detroit Custom House, from Montreal, COMPANY I. ver, New Orleans and other points. The consigned to a Chicago firm. The largest lias arranged to consolidate with the 200 Yds. 500 Yds.. Total victors in Thursday night's contest are previous importation was only 10,000 Wilkesbarre Rifle Club, the new orgaii- Corpl. B. H. Nicoll.... .25) 30 59 ready to meet any club in the United boxes. ization to be known as the Pittsburg Private A. U. -Ashford.. 20 81 57 States at any time. It is thought the A rifle club has been organized at War Rifle Club. This will give it a magnifi Private B. 15. McAlpin. 30 33 63 ren, O., by ten sharpshooters. cent outdoor range at Wilkinsburg and Private W. A. Belden.. 27 30 57 Rochester Club will come back with Private T. D. O'Connor. 80 33 , 68 a challenge fo-r another match at Stan A new rifle club was recently organized add 45 skilled marksmen to its already dard American targets, and if such a at Manchester, N. H., and the following large membership. It will not, stop there Total ...... 142 299 gentlemen elected oflicers for the ensuing but endeavor to embrace in its existence COMPANY B. proposition is made it will be accepted year: President, Dr. D. S3. Adams; first all of the rifle clubs of note in Western Private W. R. Taylor. . 28 SO 58 promptly at this end. vice president, Miron W, Haaeltlne; sec Pennsylvania. Corpl, J. M. Jones.... 31 27 58 The Rochester men did better shoot ond vice president, Kdward I. Partridge; Corpl. J. K. Stewart.. 29 a:? 62 ing Thursday night than they did in the secretary, F. W. Smith; treasurer, D. H. This move will enable it to put forward Private E. K. Clark.... 27 25 52 Dustin. teams sufficiently numerous and strong Q-M-Sergt. M. A. White 28 84 C2 first match, running their score up o2b to compete with those of any similar or points over the total on that occasion. Scores, as given below, were made by Total ...... 143 149 292 The shooters on this end were equal to members of the Cleveland Rifle Club, at ganization in the United States. Through the emergency, and marked up !>66 ad a recent contest, Kneuzer winning the the efforts of Mr. Stoner and other ditional themselves, which still left them olub badge: Munz. 87; Kichter, 82: Herch- members of this club, the rifle organ WALTHAM RIFLE CLUB. told, 85: Miller, 92; Reich, 74; Gaiser, 88; izations of the United States will soon a lead of 103 points. Jones, 81; Seelbach, 81; Weber, 83; Bender, have a uniform target on which to shoot, The Annual Meeting Held New Offi 76; Knenzer, 93. and from the «core of which a more cers Elected, Ere. FROM PORKOPOL.IS. Captain William P. Schaaf, of the Mis equitable system of shooting excellence The annual meeting of the Waltham souri Rifle and Pistol Club, of St. Louis, may be obtained. Match Between Columbia Mo., has a movement on foot, it is said, Rifle Club was held Feb.l, at Waltham, and Queen to make St. Louis the headquarters of the The proposed telegraphic match be Mass. The report of the treasurer showed City Rifle Clubs. rifle and pistol clubs of the West by form tween the Pittelmrg Rifle Club and the a comfortable working balance in his ing a Western association of riflemen. Missouri Rifle Club is being arranged Cincinnati, O., Feb. 16.-The above hands. The secretary's report, as is al two indoor rifle clubs, composed of Ger The plan, as suggested, is to have a bitf for, and is liable to come oft' in the near ways the case, was listened to with tournament in St. Louis next May. open to future, should the weather settle suffi man and German-American lovers of the closest attention, as each member "Scheiben Schuzen," celebrated this sea all clubs in the Mississippi Valley and the ciently to permit those who svill contest is anxious to know how his average West, and at the close of the tournament for Pittsburg to practice. son's opening of target shooting Sunday to have a meeting of the sportsmen pres for the year stands. The report showed afternoon last at their range, situated ent and organize the association, the or that the averages of the two leading over the Rhine, Eleventh street, above ganization to embrace all sharpshooters, REVOLVER PRACTICE. men were very close: one being (59 37-54, rifle and pistol clubs. while .the other was (.59 13-47. The aver Liberty. The shooting done is at a A Competition For Massachusetts age for the whole club for the year was range of 25 yards (75 feet), the target The Le Boutillier trophy .match, oue of used is the Gewuau ring target, the the most important rifle competitions of Militia to be Held. above that of 1893. The election of the winter Season, was decided at tBe oflicers resulted as follows: President, bullseye counting 12, being one inch in The oflicers and non-commisioned diameter. Nothing larger than a 22- Seventh Regiment's armory range, in New oflicers uf the Massachusetts Volunteer Walter X. Fuller; secretary-treasurer, York City, Feb. y. After an exciting con Arthur I). Baker. Board of governors caliber rifle is permitted to be shot, and test Company B's team won, with a Militia are invited to take part in a re all shooting must be done with open volver competition, which is to open at K. K. Page, Sherman Thomas and total of 440 points, which is 14 points be Greenlief Snow. One new member war-i sights. Appended are the official scores hind Company C's record-breaking -seora the South Armory, Boston, on Tuesday of last year. evening, March 12, at 7 o'clock, to be admitted. The club voted to hold an all in detail: , ' day's shoot on Washington's birthday. QUEEN CITY CLUB. continued on subsequent evenings. Those Bldnkner . . 9 10 9 8 10 10 8 11 10 10- 95 Avishing to engage in this competition Hepp .... .11 11 10 9 11 11 10 9 12 11-105 inu«t make their entries before March 5, SOMETHING NEW. Fehrenbach .10 12 11 11 10 11 11 10 10 11 107 KENNEL NOTES. to the inspector-general of rifle practice. Detzel .... .10 9 11 11 10 11 11 10 10 9 102 Competitors to supply their own re Adjustable Sight For Small Arms Preston . . .9 9 9 11 11 9 11 9 8 11 97 The Philadelphia Kennel Club has elected volvers, which ruuist Kingwald . .10 10 10 11 7 11 11 9 11 10 100 their new officers and committees: Presi be of the IT. S. Devised by a Navy Man. Roppett . . .11 12 11 12 9 11 12 12 7 12 109 dent, Dr. G. G. Davis; vice president, Army or JYavy regulation pattern; they With an experience gained from a Weninger .11 10 11 10 10 12 10 11 11 11-107 George H. Thompson; treasurer, S. Mur are also required to supply their own long service in the use of small arms, Sticht .... .11 11 10 11 10 10 11 11 10 11 106 ray Mitchell; secretary, Dr. Alexander ammunition. The firing will be governed Knorr .... .12 11 11 9 11 11 12 11 11 9 108 a member of the active force of the Dietrich . .931 9 9 10 11 11 10 10 11 101 Glass; Dalegate to the American Kennel by the following rules: United States navy has devised the Club, Francis G. Taylor. The olub will "l. Fatigue uniforms will be worn. 2. Schwab . . .12 10 10 11 71 8 9 12 9 9 101 hold a bench show; also field trials this Distance, 50 yards. 3. Target -Regulation rear sight for these weapons shown .11 9 10 10 10 11 10 9 7 12 99 in the accompanying illustration. It Paesler . 7 10 12 9 8 9 10 10 10 11 96 spring. elliptical as used for rifle-shooting at 20O Gruener ....10 8 7 10 7 10 9 11 11 10 93 The Duquesne Kennel Club has decided yards. 4. Scores Five 01* six shots each. Total, 1D28. to open the bench show on April 12. This 5. Time limit One minute to each score COLUMBIA CLUB. will prevent a clash in dates with the and one minute for cleaning and loading. Hoet ...... 11 11 10 11 11 9 11 11 12 9 106 Denver, Col., show, and enable all of the G: Position Standing, arm extended, el Knuiysboaen 11 10 9 10 9 10 9 10 11 11 100 kennels that are going through the circuit bow free from the body. 7. Trigger pull- Uisoh 11 11 10 12 11 11 11 12 11 11 109 to wind up at Pittsburg. Minimum pull four'pounds. S. Three prize Lapp .. 12 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 111 The 17-year-old son of Mr. James Mor cups, 1st, -d. od, suitably inscribed. Dietrich 9 8 8 11 11 11 6 9 10 9 92 Deieke . 10 11 11 10 11 10 11 11 10 11 106 timer died of acute Bright's disease last Freitag, 11 11 11 11 12 11 10 9 11 10 107 week. GALLERY SHOOTING. Freitag, W. 9 10 9 10 10 10 !) 10 9 10 96 The vote for officers and delegates of as Heinichen, G.10 10 9 10 10 10 0 10 9 10 96 sociate members of the American Kennel The Necessity For a Standard Gallery Rear Sight For Small Arms. Hertenstein .11 10 11 9 9 9 11 12 9 10 101 Club resulted in the election of the following consists of a slight leaf pivoted to the Bloistein ...12 10 10 10 10 11 12 11 10 11 107 for the ensuing year: President, H. , H. Target. SeiUle ...... 11 12 11 11 10 11 12 11 11 11 111 Cromwell; vice president. Edward Bunks; .The (?port of gallery rifle shooting has gnu, and provided with a sight notch Renn ...... 10 11 10 11 10 11 10 11 9 7 100 secretary, A. C. Wilmerding; delegates, Dr. become popular in America, and extends and a bright strip, in the same vertical Leehner ....10 10 8 10 11 12 10 10 9 10 10O H. T. Foote, H. H. Hunnewell, '.Jr., and plane with the line of sight. Means are Heinichen, M10 9 11 10 10 9 9 9 11 12 100 far and wide. We do not refer to the Total, 1549. A. C. Wilmerding. , catchpenny affairs, which are fitted with provided for raising and lowering the English breeders of bull terriers have ac fantastic figures likely to allure the un leaf, notches serving to hold it. at any cepted the recent decision on cropping as sophisticated, and make him believe desired elevation. SHOOTERS GOING SOUTH. final and came to an agreement at a meet he is a wonderful rifle shot because he ing, held during the Liverpool show, the breaks a pipe at the distance of a few Guardsmen Will Compete With week following the delivery of the judg Recent Patents. ment. The outcome is that the gentlemen feet, makes the image bow, or rings the The following is a list of United States Georgia's Crack Shots Again. present stated their intention to discontinue gong. We have in mind the rendez Considerable enthusiasm has been cropping. vous patents relating to the sporting interests of the expert rifle shots, where granted January 29 and February 5, aroused in New Jersey military circles The Southern Field Trial Club has de congregate those who shoot out of doors 1895: over the match which Jersey*'s best cided to again open pointer stakes. at regulation distances when such oppor Animal trap, Howard R. Belden. Pnndy Hook, shots will shoot with Georgia soldiers We are informed there are good prospects tunities offer; but when the cold winter Conn., assignor to the Sandy Hook Hardware Co., on Washington's Birthday. A party of for the big show being held at Atlanta dur blasts blow, and it is out of the ques same place. the Jersey National Guardsmen will ing the international Exposition, which tion to indulge in outdoor shooting, they Breechloading ordnance, Harris P. Hurst, Sum opens September 18. President and Direc continue their sport in galleries so ar- mit, Miss. start South to-morrow on the invitation tor General Charles A. Collier is quoted as Breech mechanism for ordnance, Charles H. of the Georgia Hussars, of Savannah, authority for the statement that the Build- rnngtxl as to call for the highest skill Tesch, Milwaukee, Wis. and Governor Northen's staff. to excel. Attachment for animal traps, Roy L. Brooks, Ing Committee is hard at work designing Some of the most prominent rifle clubs Memphis, Terra. The New Jersey party will include the a building that, will accommodate pet stock in this country hold regular meetings Fishhook, James T. Hastings, Chicago. 111., as State rifle team, which made an ex exhibitions week after week. for competition through , the , winter signor of one-halt to Charles A. Crane, same cellent record at the range at Sea Girt place. last summer. This team on Washing months in such galleries. Fishhook, David M. Kittle, Conajoha. N. Y. ITo Be Expected of Colorado. We think that but little recognition Fishing reel, Arthur 'to. Peck, Minneapolis ton's Birthday will compete with the the St. Joseph "Gazette." has been given to gallery rifle shooting Mum. crack team of Georgia, which it d&- Fishing tackle, Gustav A. Larsen, Fredriks- feated at Sea Girt last September, when Colorado Springs, Col., Jan. 21. In Jus in the past, for the reason that condi stad. Norway. tice Saxton's Court to-day Frank Waters, tions were not similar to outdoor shoot Rreecli mechanism for guns, Joseph E. Bott, the Southerners came North at the re a member of the Country Club, was oa ing. Short ranges and large targets Stoekport, England, assignor of one-half to T. quest of the New Jersey marksmen. trial upon the charge of maliciously maim have frequently permitted a shooter of Bennett Phillips, Philadelphia, Pa., executor of Among those who will compose the ing and wounding a pigeon. The action mediocre skill to be published as a mar Howard Cramp, deceased. party are Brigadier General Bird W. was brought as a test cas« by Secretary Oar. Charlie O. Hodges and George H. Gard Hill, vel of expertness. Riflemen of expe ner, Batavia. N. Y. Spencer, inspector general of rifle prac of the Humane Society, to determine rience, who have earned a just reputa Combined powder receptacle and measure, Rob tice; Colonels Michael T. Barrett, Leou as to whether or not the Country Club tion by long years of patient study and ert Wind. Tulbotton, On... assignor by direct and Abbett. George Pfeiffer, John T. Van could bold its weekly pigeon shoot. The practice, or those who have trod the mesne assignments to Franklin H. Hough. W.isB- Justice fined the prisoner $10 and costs. ington. IX C., and Edward C. Goodwill, Worces Cleef, Henry Clark, C. A. Sterling, J. The case will be appealed to the Couaty devious and thorny path to success, ter, Mass. D. Bedle, Robert Adraiu and A. C. Court. stumbled by the wayside, and know of Causing rotation of projectiles, Wilhelm T. Dickinson, of Governor Werts' staff; the difficulties iu reaching perfection, Unge, Stockholm, Sweden. Adjutant A. T. Hoi ley, Major D. A. look with disgust and indifference on Shot case and measure, Robert Wind, Talbot- Currie and Lieutenant W. V. Clark, of A match between the West Newburg Gun the aggrandizement of some local hero. tou, Ga., assignor by direct and iiiosne assijni- and Rifle Association and the Cobweb Gua ments to Franklin II. Hough. Washington, D. C., the Second Regiment, and Colonel De Club, of New York, will be decided, ia th» t Besides the making of extraordinary and Edward C. Goodwill, Worcester, .Mass. Lancey G. Walker, of the Sixth, Regi near future. wisdom and experioence would be voted Nesmith's .average was not 3, while 9 was present day but one of the best things lowu by this very element. Votes and not his best run. that Mr. Goodwin has yet given to the wisdom, matter and not mind, was what public. The attendance on this occasion made it possible to create two billiard The third game was between Charles will be very large. James Palmer alone organizations iu Philadelphia a few years and Nesmith. and attracted a §ood attend will probably sell enough tickets to half ago. ance, as there was a certain element of fill the house. Good, old, honest Jim Pal uncertainty in the contest. Both men are mer never seems so happy as when he is The arrest in New York of Daly and most happy when playing before a multi doing good to others even at his own ex Slosson for keeping their rooms open tude, and all things being even, which, as pense. JOHX CRKAHAN. to the public on Sunday is but the natural a matter of fact, they are between such result of the decline of respect for their men, the game should be highly interesting. business, or for the laws of their city. If both men play up to the strength of CHICAGO CHAFF. Here are two of the foremost room keep their gatne we are inclined to the belief ers, experts and business men of the great that Charles is just a shade the better What is Going on in Windy City metropolis of this county, if not of the of the two. The score at the close was 200 Billiard Circles. world, whose professional morals have for Mr. Charles to 151 for Mr. Nesmith. Chicago, 111.. Feb. .17. The tournament grown so loose or slip-shod that they The winner's average was not 3, his beat for the amateur championship of the State jould not cling to the dignity of the busi run being '2<>. Average for loser not 2 of Illinois which has been in progress in ness and do enough trade in six days of and 23 as best run. this city during the past three weeks, has the week without catering to the element beeii the principal event in the billiar sipate, and why did he tell his officers to offer an $8000 purse for a professional tourna ment between the light-weight pugilists of that the "shell game workers" could America and England. The pri/.e he means to not ply their game on the outside of a divided into three parts, $5000 going to tne com well-known local trotting track, and then petitor with the greatest number of victories; allow the same officers to "wink" at the $2000 to the nest man and $1000 to the third. roulette wheel ou the other "Faddy" McBride, of Philadelphia, and George will cure a stubborn cough when side of the Broniley. of Chicago, the feather weight pugilists, fence. have signed articles to fight twenty rounds for a all the ordinary cough purse of $500 and a side bet of a like amount in remedies If the Director would stop to think by private with skin tight gloves. have failed. Try it for yourself. what class of people public contests are "Barney" Reilly, the Philadelphia bantam weight boxer, who claims to have bested "Billy" We are putting up a fifty-cent patronized he would readily come for Pllmmer in a recent limited round bout, offers ward like a man who understood the to fight any ono his weight in the world for any size chiefly for that purpose. A duties of his position and define a legal amount, from $1000 to $5000 a side. cough is usually the telltale of a limit to the bouts, or else stop them At Chicago. February 16, Con Doyle, of Chi altogether and let the rich and poor, the cago, and Billy Moore, of Detroit, were to fight weakened physical condition. in secret for a purse of $200 a:id the gate re meek and the lowly, and the banker and ceipts. The police learned of the affair and Correct that condition by the use BLAME BEITLER clerk, suffer alike. raided the place as the principals were putting on of a proper remedy and the the gloves. About 350 sports were arrested. Jack Everhardt, of New Orleans, soon >7else Innes, sporting editor of the Boston cough will soon disappear. FOR THE SUPPRESSION OF PUBLIC acquired the rapid style of Northern "Herald," is the author of a valuable little Scott's boxers. Recently at the Southwark Ath publication entitled "Ring Records." Tha book, Emulsion of Cod-liver which will fit a vest pocket, contains the rec Oil and Hypophosphites acts in BOXING IN THIS CITY, letic Club, this city, in hia bout with ords of the leadius pugilists in America, England "Tom" Moriarity, of Lowell, Mass., he and Australia, with portraits. A dime buys the two ways. It nourishes, strength gave the Eastern boxer his quietus in book. eight seconds, which creates a new Duncan C. Ross, the famous swordsman, told ens and builds up the system, at The Director Caters to the Classes Dominick McCaffrey that he was no fighter in a the same world's record for the shortest fight. The New York saloon the other day. Doni stood the time allays the irrita best previous world's record was 9 sec abuse until Ross went farther by sending him tion and heals the inflammation. A Distinction Which Favors the onds, made by Harrv P.utner, of the Ath a hot one. This the Pittsburger parried and letic Club of the Schuykill Navy, at the retaliated by flooring Ross with a stinging right It gives immediate relief at Swells and Deprives the Common 1889 boxing championships of the Ama in the jaw. night from the choking sensation teur Athletic Union It is now settled that Martin Julian in the at Parepa Hall, New future Will a-tt as Bob Fitzsimmons' manager. so often accompanying a cold. People ol Legitimate Enjoyment. York. Local papers accredited the best An ngieemciit has been sign-id whereby Julian is previous record to Dominick McCaffrey empowered to transact ell the business for the Don't le persuaded to take a substitute! The sport loving public of and lost sight of the amateur's perform middleweight champion. The contract goes into Scott &. Bowne, N. Y. All Druggists, 50c. and$1. Philadel ance. Everhardt effect on April 15, when Fitz will join Julian s phia has come to the conclusion that Di subsequently made a vaudeville-ami. athletic combination, wh-.ch will rector of Public Safety Beitler must show of ' iiull" McCarthy, the local take the road in two weeks. have passed many sleepless nights re light-weight who has stood off all the volving in his mind the best means for best men of his day. effectually . deprivin.it the masses of i —. FOOT BAIL NEWS. amusement. His judgment seems to have A local sporting writer seems to he become so narrow that, unless Provi very much annoyed over the fact of SCRAPPING AGAIN. Corbett and Brady granting Fitzsimmons dence has smiled on a man to such an Rull. of Yalo, Opens Another Attack extent that he is enabled to pay $40 or an extension of time for depositing th? $50 a year dues in an athletic club, he fractional parts of the wager for which on Pennsylvania. has no right to expect to-enjoy the ex they are to contest. He even goes so William T. Bull, the ex-full-back, has citement of a boxing contest. Such ap far as to say that it is a sure onion that started another row between Yale and pears to be the dictum of the man whom the fight will never take place, and seems Pennsylvania, by publishing an article Mayor Stuart has had at the head of to fairly gloat over his own conception in "Frank La-lie's Weekly," in which the Department of Public Safety. Mem that this is a method Corbett is using he gives Yale's 'alleged reasons for re bers of the Athletic Club of the Schuvl- to avoid meeting Fitzsimmons. To prove fusing to arrange base ball games with kill Navy, the Philadelphia Fencing and that the peerless heavyweight is more Pennsylvania this year. Mr. Bull's ar Sparring Club, and other kindred swell than anxious to whip Fitzsimmons it is ticle is not only full of misstateinents, Th fl' ^Yn flU?Q organizations, can at periodic intervals only necessary to relate for the benefit, but an unwarranted attack on Pennsyl enjoy boxing contests of four and six of the "verdant" mind of the local vania, being especially weak in that _it lilu 0 Ji y aiuVbS, writer that, in accordance with the ar makes a personal attack on ex-Captain ' (Trade Mark) rounds duration, under the sanction and ticles of apnroval of the Director, while the mid agreement. Corbett could claim llollistcr. It is nigh time that this $7.50 PER SET. by forfeit every penny 011 deposit, but re "scrapping" between these two univer dle* and lower classes, who through the cognizing the misfortune force of circumstances are obliged to that Fitzsim sities should cease both are too biij to mons is now in he has extended leniency indulge in such small things. If Yale Manufactured ONJ/1T by seek diversion in public halls and pro and he should be praised for prietary clubs, are now compelled to it and not, does not want to have anything to do A. J Ft EACH COMPANY condemned. Some writers, however, who with Pennsylvania why forego the pleasure. Just why is a only can see but one man in a fight, does she hot say PHILADELPHIA, PA. downright enigma, but possibly because so, and be done it, and leave the latter could never give the other man any; Oth . B. HBIBIMOX. 104 W. »th St.. Eu. Cltr. M? The He is willing to concede 12 pounds to Craig. A. Porter, of the Yale class of 1878, is owner blame for the suppression of pub Casper Leon has refused the offer of the and editor, has a severe editorial on tha dinner lic boxing in Philadelphia is placed1 on London Sporting Club of $1000 for a match with of the Hartford Yale Alumni Association, held Director Beitler only after a most thor George Oorfield, champion featherweight of Eng February 8, which It characterizes as "ill-ad ^i"_f?ll_r free.Gem Rubber Co ,Karga§ City.M« ough and searching investigation. Mayor land. vised, out of taste and misleading" In Its ap Stuart, District Attorney Graham, City "Jack" Everhardt, of New Orleans, outpointed proval of present Yale football methods. It Charles McCarthy, of Philadelphia, in a four- says the association "went out of its way to Solicitor Warwick and Captain Linden round boxing contest at the Southwark Athletic make Hinkey the guest of honor," and that it Jr. The following schedule of games have each in turn when interviewed Club on February 16. "would have been to the credit of the associa.- was arranged for 1895: placed themselves on record as enjoying Mick Dunn says he is going to return to Aus tlon if there had been more empty chairs." May 11 Johns Hopkins vs. Stevens, at a good skillful boxing bout and in no tralia. He declares that he has not gained much Baltimore; May 18, Lehigh vs. Johns way opposed to public contests when in reputation and lucre since he came to this country, owing to lack of opportunity. Hopkins, at South Bethlehem; May 25, properly conducted. How different with LACROSSE. Stevens vs. Lehigh, at Hoboken. The the Director when interviewed on the The Seaside Athletic Club has cabled Arthur Valentine, the English lightweight champ'on, that Intercollegiate Schedule For Next championship of 1894 was officially subject and questioned as to the legal it will give a $3000 purse and allow him. $250 awarded to Stevens. A book on la limit of a contest. He has always main expenses if he will box "Kid" Lavigne. Season Arranged and Officers crosse, edited by W. H. Corbett, and tained that he is not in his position to If Arthur Valentine of England, who is the Elected. published by the American Sports Pub interpret the law, but to enforce it. best light weight now boxing in London, is sincere in his desire to fight "Kid" Lavigne, the The annual convention of the United lishing; Company, (was sanctioned as the This may be in part true, but it is rather Seaside A. C. will readily hang up a purso. States Inter-Collegiate Lacrosse Asso official guide of the association. inconsistent with his administration, as At Boston February 35, Jerry Kaveny of Bos ciations was held in the parlors of the The following officers were elected for he has frequently condescended to dic ton, fought with John Joyce, of Woonsocket, for Lafayette Hotel, Philadelphia, Febru the ensuing year: W. H. Corbett, presi tate the limit of the law in more than a $300 purse and the New England championship. ary 18. Lehigh Both University was represent dent; J. C. Dick, vice president; J. H. one branch of sport. If it was his men weighed 114 pounds. Kaveny won in ed by Messrs. J. C. Dick and B. M. Pleasant, Jr., secretary and treasurer; bounden duty only to enforce the law one round. John P. Ec-lchart, matchmaker of the Atlantic McDonald; Stevens by R. E. Hall and Executive Committee, Messrs. B. M. why did he instruct the New Year's Athletic Club, of Coney Island, is engaged trying W. H. Corbett, and Johns Hopkins by McDonald, T. F. K. Cameron aad J. F. mummers to what limit they could dis- to arrange a great fistic tourney. The scheme Is T. F. P. Cameron and J. H. Pleasant, Huutec. Feb. 23- 19 Pole vault (handicap) Won, toy W. W. Hoyt, Height, 10ft. 10,OOO UK. Solid O«>ld-f»l»te«i '98; 2*. N. P. Haltowell, '97. - F8£E! WATCHES witti Elegi Cfeain an«l Charm to Match. FBEE! VAJOUE, $i5.00. Pointers. ARE YOU BALD? George Wallace, once champion sprinter of the I^oiTFimer's Excelsior world, died Feb. 14, at Newcastle, Itog. Hair Forcer positively pro C. W. Stage, the ex-amateur champion, sprinter duces a luxuriaut growth who tried professional umpiring last season, will of hair on the baldest head, seek reinstatement as an amateur. rapidly cures bald patches, The gymnastic chajBpionsh-ip eotnpetitioBS of scanty parting's, hair fail- the Central Association of the Amateur Athletic ing; thin «Teb«ws »nd Union are to be held this year on March 23 and eyelashes, and restores 30, under the auspices If there ever happens to be an in ing my expenses and keeping me in the ground being nearly vertical as in terval between meals, do not be embar pocket money. the male. Our civilized sisters and sav CAUSERIE. rassed by the awkward pause. A prop "When these little details had been age cousins, in the female line, always erly-trained man will keep right OH eat concluded I sent in my application for a keep their knees together. Fact_ is, the ing through.the interval. racing license, and was promptly turned savage keeps hers closer in walking and ME NEW TURNS IN THE KALEIDO- Of course, I know Professors Culver, down by the N. C. U. Now, I didn't sitting than the civilized. That is why Sanger and Eck will all declare that my propose'that any English amateur as the savage cousin does not walk as : SCOPE system is all wrong, but that is simply sociation should rob me of a soft snap, gracefully as her civilized sister and it OF CYCLING, because it differs from their theories and wrapping myself, metaphorically, in is for these reasons that the diamond- mere professional jealousy, nothing more. the folds of the Stars and Stripes, I framed safety will not meet with any I've trained according to the method I let the old American eagle just scream. universal adoption by women riders. Training in a New and Successful have outlined and I know what it will Well, I raised such a hullaballoo that Thank goodness we have seen the accomplish. In fact, by following the the N. C. U. was forced to summon me last of the gallant "Majah!" He has Manner Another Standard Fake system my speed increased so rapidly before the Licensing Committee, it being gone to join his predecessor the "Colo that I had to cease practicing for fear understood that if I could successfully nel" in cycling obscurity, and his mourn A Licensed Liar Some Facts on some wicked manufacturer, hearing how answer the committee's questions as to ers are, I am sure, very few, consist speedy I was, would come along and my income that I should be given my ing chiefly of a few disgruntled ring- tempt me from my pure amateurism, as license. sters Figures was done who boosted up the "Majah's" Saluting the "lajah." with Raymond, "Ariel," Ber- "Say, it Avas so easy that it makes me plans and pleas for what they, the gor and a host of other good amateurs. laugh every mourners, Of course, the time I think of it. There thought they might get out After all, cycling, to those whose busi mere thought of silch a were three or four red-faced Englishmen of it. Personally, the "Majah" may be, ness thing happening to me would make me sitting around as it is to write of it, is nothing but quit anything even training, for, after a table in a second-class he has himself declared, "not such a a kaleidoscope in which the possible hotel, and these composed the committee. bad fellow, after all," but that negative all, what has a poor amateur got but I was subjects are the bits of colored glass his poverty '! asked a lot of questions concern goodness certainly never made him a ing every dollar I had ever spent since success as a League president The which the wearied writer twists and * * * I was born, and turns each week to form new pictures finally the inquiry ar "Majah" was narrow; he was vindic A fit running mate for the fake 400, rived at the time we were living in. I tive; a trader, plotter, and a sure thing or groupings for his readers. So it must had of course be true that the kaleidoscope of which I wrote last week, is the fake truthfully informed my inquisitors player. He was always deploying him like supremacy of cycle over horse. When- that I had no income, and had landed self as an individual skirmish line, so history, must sometimes repeat it even those in in England self. Thus it comes to p&ss that as each control of the cycle only with sufficient, funds to to say, taking every advantage to cover copy hopper happen to run short have stayed during the time of my orig himself and his tracks from those he returning season comes round the sub of grist for inally-planned jects for wheeling discussion and waiting the grinders, the con tour, which time had al sought to attack. up move trollers select a few old, imper ready been exceeded by almost six weeks, When the last New York State elec more or less in a sort of a cycle ishable alleged and which, and the matter which the reader of a facts regarding cy if I got my license, might.be tion clearly proved that he and his cling's superiority to the horse, place indefinitely exceeded in the future. plans and henchmen were all persons wheel paper finds upon the pages of his them in the hopper, favorite journal this week does not differ turn the crank and Here's where they thought they had me, non grata to the rank and file the very lo! a new lot of supremacy "proofs" and the head quizzer, who was a doctor, "Majah," in place of resigning grace much from that which was printed are at once forthcoming. Fakes, upon it in the same issue of last year pure I think, turned to me and said: fully to superior forces, sulked in and simple. Both horses and cycles " 'How is it if your plans called for his tent and organized a bushwhacking or the year before that. have their proper spheres in life, and in All this brings me to the place where your return home six weeks ago aud you sort of petty warfare against the vic them really very little friction occurs. have no income to pay your expenses torious Potter. If these tactics are the I announce that the season is now at The world to-morrow could a dozen hand when the editor feels it his bounden that you have bought an expensive rac ones the "Majah" teaches to his Brook times more easily do without bicycles ing wheel?' lyn regiment I haven't a very high duty to teach the early bird brand of than it could dft without horses. This racers how to catch the elusive worm of " 'Oh I got 'that money,' I answered, opinion of either. is a fact all must admit, hence the vast 'by making friends with a magician I In every way speed. Of course Professors Sanger, Eck, superiority of cycle over horse is largely possible the defunct Culver et al., have already pre-empted saw in one of your music halls, watched cycling Pooh Bah annoyed and ham a thing of myth, the product of the how easily he grabbed shillings and half- pered Mr. Irrepressible this branch of journalism and are pre space-filler's brain and the enthusiast's B. Potter, but pared at short notice and for a consider crowns, out of the air; got him to teach the latter has lost none of his flow boastings. me the trick and then by hard practice ing flame-tinted locks by worrying ation to give the entire snap away to To any one who takes the trouble over anyone how to become a Zimmerman to at it accumulated enough to buy that the "Majah's" petty political methods, give the subject even a passing thought wheel and have, a little left over to live and he will live and or a Johnson without hardship or the it will at once be made manifest that work for cycling possesiou of material aptitude on the off of besides.' The doctor didn't seem _ to long after the moss has obliterated the the success and prosperity of cycling is believe this, so he came back at me with insincere eulogies which part of the speed seeker. iii nowise paid for by a decadence of deck the tomb I have been a close student of all that another question. stone of the "Majah" in the League's the horse's usefulness. Cycling has pros " 'Ah! U-m-m; yes. So that is the political has been written on this subject, and in pered among the younger and the poorer way graveyard. , consequence feel fully competent to aid you got the money, is it?' he said. 'Well, __~. ''"''" P. A. E. classes of the community, whose youth I suppose you , In teaching the young idea how to scoot. or poverty would have prohibited them must have adopted some In fact, I have some original views in the more rapid method to get sufficient MIGHT-HAVE-BEENS. from being horse-owners, even if there money to matter which I am just aching to make had never been a bicycle built. To pay your trainer, buy the 'public, believing it ray duty to do just clothes and jewelry that you have on and Inventions in Cycling Which Alight these the cycle came as a boon, but it to live like : that thing. All those who have studied did not nor cannot take the place of a ing.' '" " a lord as you''.."" have been. .'do . ' Have Succeeded But-— the- methods "of the learned speed pro horso, since those who cycled were not Among the many patents turned out fessors I have named above will note before the wheel's advent users . of " 'Yes,' I said, Vatchinsr shillings and year after year by cycling enthusiasts thera lhat the learned gents aforesaid have horses. Therefore, all of this twaddle such like small stuff is trying and tire- are very few that ever come to anything. been inclined to advocate a certain regarding the decadence of the horse, some* so I answered the advertisement One could almost count on one's fingers the choice and curtailment in the racer's owing to the prominence of the cycle, of a man who offered to make a fortune inventions of the last two years that have food during the time he is training to really amounts to nothing, except the !>for anybody for a guinea. I sent my attained to any considerable popularity. The become a Zimmerman. guinea and received a small package of principal cause of this state of affairs is, space it is found to act as a filler of. no doubt, the gross stupidity and preju Now, right here is where my origi True, men who have; owned horses black and white seed, with directions for sowing. I sowed dice of the average cycling inventor. Ho nality as a trainer shows itself. Ac have forsaken them for cycles; so, too, the seed in my almost invariably devises something that cording to rny theory the racer occu have wheelmen, when they could afford trainer's back yard, and when I woke cyclists don't want, and couldn't use if pies' the same position to his wheel that it, often given up cycling for equestrian up next morning I found a, bush covered they did. He will not be persuaded that the engine does ' to a, train of cars; the ism; but these desertions prove nothing with five-pound notes where the leaves the trade as a whole is not yearning for a racer's stomach is the boiler and his food on either side of the question. Both ought to be. That crop yielded me just £ood design of a flywheel, or an arm-power the fuel by which the needed steam is horse and wheel have each their mis £500. I spent £400 for the things you attachment, or something else that would treated. Now, if this be so, and I am sion in the pleasures and comforts of have asked me about and laid out the revolutionize all their designs, without prepared to prove it is, it stands to life, but it is foolish and untrue as remaining £100 on more seed. So if I adding any corresponding advantage. reason that the more speed, the more happen to spend a few Neither can he be got to comprehend that well to claim that either is forcing the hundred pounds cyclists have no desire whatever to fold steam, and the more steam, the more other out of the running for popular on my racing and expenses attached to fuel: up their machines when putting them so the secret of speed narrows favor. There are'yet some more favor it I hope your committee won't consider away, and that steering from the rear is down to. the quantity of steam, and that ite and aged cycling "fakes" whicji I it necessary to go into my private affairs.' n joy.that does not appeal to their pecu in turn to the quantity of fuel food: intend to touch upon in the future. "The doctor gasped, the remainder of liar minds, any more than a detachable hence, plenty of grub, plenty of go, * * * the committee were speechless, and the "leg" to enable them. to stand still in see,? . "Did T ever tell you how, when I secretary was so overcome that he made traffic. All these things are the grooves Now that ambitious speedsters may was in England, I forced the N. C. U. to my license out in the name of Ananias along which the mind of the ordinary in successfully cope with the acquiring of give me a license?" asked the club mem Blower when I distinctly told him it ventor runs; and it is therefore not much a sufficiency of food for speed-making was Anabel." to be wondered at if he meets with small ber with the loud plaid suit, who was success. But there are other inventions purposes, I have laid down the following always referririg in every possible But even the snow wouldn't keep his rules for their guidance. way to which only require the one ingredient of "when I was in England," etc., etc. No listeners in after this yarn and when he timeliness to make them splendidly suc Never eat anything before breakfast. one answering, he took silence for a po looked around he was alone witk his cessful, and which for want of this alone To avoid the overpowering temptation bull-dog pipe and plaid suit. passed away into the limbo to do this, always lite negative, and fired away at the few • . of the useless. leave your breakfast members who found listening to even * * * .'•,,• There was Lawson's rear-driving safety, before you have a chance to eat any for instance, It came surprisingly near to his yarns preferable to facing the snow Neither the future wheel woman nor thing. and cold the exact principle of the safety, but just Never train before breakfast and din outside the club house. He the present one, either, is going to ride a missed popularity by some small defect- ner. took a bulldog pipe the size of a base diamond-framed wheel, for the very good probably its very odd appearance and it To avoid the overpowering temptation ball bat from his pocket, filled it, got and sufficient reason that "she is not was left for the "Rover" to originate the to do this, have your breakfast and din it going good, and then proceeded: built that way." Even were this physi tremendous boom in safeties gome years "When I went abroad of our.se I had after. The front-driver, or geared or ner so near together that you will not cal difficulty not present few women dinary, mis5sed permanent have time to yield to the temptation. not the least idea of racing, and so had would care to pose in the ungraceful and success by com made no provisions for supplying the ing too late. If it had been invented in Conscientiously economize every mo not overly modest manner required to the early eighties it, is just possible that ment of time for digestion. Never English authorities with proofs of my mount from let amateurism, the step, which would be the the rear-driving safety would never have tho precious moments run to waste. which, by the bye, is of good method most of them would have to come into use at all. But it came when In order to gain this time never train mercantile purity as amateurism goes adopt were they to ride a diamond- the latter was practically perfected gear- between dinner and supper. these days. framed machine. cased, diamond-framed, air-tired and it 1 Never be satisfied with what you have "I went to Herne Hill one day to watch Women are not knock-kneed, as has so passed across the horizon with a career no iccomplislied in your riding. Press ever a friend of mine do some training, and longer than that of a fly in? comet. Who often been claimed by those who have rides front-drivers now? Tne cushion tiro inward in never-ending activity. he induced me to make pace for him. Af seen them clad in knickerbockers. The ter I got the is another instance. Its invention was. un In order that this rule may be strictly hang of their' blamed old explanation of this seeming inbending fortunately, almost simultaneous with that ibserved, as soon as you have digested wash-board track I hit her up at a good can be found in any work on anatomy of the pneumatic tire. If it had been four dinner eat your supper that not a : fast gait, and soon had my friend crying and in it lies one of the chief reasons broug-ht out, a year or two earlier, its ex no in en t may be lost and the work of 'murder,' though he himself was just on why a drop-framed machine must always ploiters would have reaped large fortunes. Ijgestion may go on without interrup the brim of English cracker-jnckism. be the best and most comfortable mount As it turned out, the air tire proved sueh tion. Hundreds of years of precious This gave me an idea that if he could for woman's riding. Briefly, the anat a terrible rival that the unfortunate cush time have been lost by careless racers make a good thing out of his racing that ion tire enjoyed a run of only two sea omical reasons are these: .Proportion sons at most. Many other instances could inadvertently permitting their digestive I, too, might pick up a few stray clocks, ately the crocks and heads of the female femurs be adduced of inventions that were only organs to run out of work. such like. are further apart than the male. The prevented from obtaining great success by Never train after supper. "I went into training, and soon found heads being further apart, the articular some such apparently small disadvantage. In order to avoid the overpowering myself going fast enough to pay a visit ends at the knees having, like the male, The moral for the cycling inventor is Bo temptation to do this never get through to a prominent manufacturer. A couple sure you hit the proper time to invent supper to come close together, the shafts of the until it is too late to train. of trials against the watch soon con bones are at a more acute angle with Irish Cyclist. Supper, nevertheless, should not be al vinced him that I would do, and he pro . lowed to the horizontal plane of the pelvis. A continue until it is time fen- ceeded to construct a racer for me and physician explains also that the internal Winter RidiUK Weather. breakfast. If it does, however, break to secure from me a promise not to ride condyles Just a little sunshine, fast should be of the knee are more prominent postponed until the sup any_ other make of wheel for so long a on the .articular 'surface 'than the ex Just a little rain, per is over. time as he did tke worrying Ditto, ditto, ditto . , about pay* ternal, the leg proper from the''knee id ( Aad then rej«at . 23- LIFE. ree THEJLASSES. "Great Joke!" AID THAT THEY MAY 'GIVE TO THE "Just think of it! Only one bicycle GROWTH OF CYCLING. maker in the lot able to actually An English View of What the Aristo measure the power cracy's Adoption o! (It Wheel Will it takes to run a bicycle." Do For British Bicycling—Cycling "That's so." "And what an a Sport ol the Masses. immense advantage The cycle has been so long looSed that maker has; it upon by the classes as the poor man's is KNOWING vs. ;pony that it is ••extremely gratifying to us_to see the personally-propelled vehicle GUESSING. Victors :—its value recognized—being largely a re ahead, as used by those in higher walks of life usual." than our middle classes,- who have hitherto very largely monopolized the Which will you pastime. A few weeks back we re ride in'95-3 "guess- marked that so largely were the better classes taking up the pastime that it er" ora"knower?" bade fair ere long to become fashion Victors show the able, and although .-some persons are inclined to sneer at fashion and the science of bicycle aristocracy the fact remains that, if making. cycling only can be engineered into a fashion, there will be a good time in store, for a season or two at any rate, for the home trade, which, if we may judge from the experience of the past two seasons, is badly in want of it. It is held by some that a fashionable craze is of but little use to trade, and al though this may be true in many con nections in cycling the case is different. considerably- tend to influence machine —We must have money.—New Portage he permit the lucky wheelmen of his town THK MACHINE IS ALTOGETHER consul-notion and design in a good di "Gazette." A motion to make the matter to train on a part, of his carriage drive, al unanimous will receive the united vote of most circular and about three laps to the too useful and too enjoyable to be read rection. The idea is one to be encour every amateur racing man in America. mile, but lie sets aside an apartment for ily dropped when once it has been taken aged, and cycle agents will do well to —It is said the present New York hancli- their special use when training. up, and its owner become accustomed take immediate steps, as the riding sea capper does not read papers which criticise —Some wild-eyed and panting discoverer to its use. The difficulty hitherto has son opens, towards that end, and a plan him adversely. There are times, we sus gasps forth to an astonished world the been to get out leaders of fashion—we WE WOULD SUGGEST pect, that he is short of live reading mat important fact or allegation that the fol do not mean fashion in dress, but fash to them is to get from the manufactur ter. lowing Recipe makes the finest embrocation ion in customs—-to entertain the idea ers whose agencies they hold a' list of —For a fast rider—who has nothing to in the world for a racer's use: Take a of a bicycle at all. Once let it become the persons in good positions in life to earn his living save his speed—to race mud-dauber's nest and its contents and fashionable, and thousands of the bet whom cycles have been supplied, and for sport is as ludicrous as it would be cook them in bacon grease and apply to ter classes,who can afford to buy, and embody this in a nicely printed circular for a lover of music to eat a canary for the muscles with brisk rubbing. would buy, the best quality of machines, asking an inspection of the latest its singing. —A glance through many of the latest pat —A lantern jaw does not always give foreign makers' catalogues reveals the will be led to try it, and although many terns in machines, which are such as light to a racer's countenance, and yet. fact that but a very small percentage may eventually throw it up when the have been supplied by the firm to the it does not do always to make light of of racing machines abroad are fitted with, passing fit has left them large num individuals mentioned in the list, send the racer's countenance when a lantern large chain wheels. It is likely that tte bers of others will continue its use, and ing the circular to all the aristocracy jaw is part of it. extra weight entailed in the larger size their continued example will keep cy- and notable people in the neighborhood. —It is said that Middleton, the winner does much towards counteracting the eas clifig to the front amongst that class Such a course as this, if backed up by a of the Austral at Melbourne, pocketed be ier running properties claimed for them. of people of most benefit to the trade. depot in good order, and machines in sides the stake of $1000 nearly $2500 in —"Choppy" Warburton, patterning after As nn example of what we mean we good condition, with one or two taking bets he and his relatives had made on bis the example Willis B. Troy set, has* may say that in conversation with Gen and suitable mounts, both for lady and winning the event. taken a house near the Buffalo Velodrome, —Count Tolstoi has written a book called and is there going to install his family eral Slowe a short time since he in gentlemen riders, should lead to /busi and the racing men now in his hands—the ness, and a connection once established, "Priceless Wealth and the Trouble At formed us that he was led to take up tached to It." From its title we think the Brothers Linton and Michael. In this cycling quite by accident, but is now an civility and attention should ultimately volume should find a ready sale among home the cyclists will find not only the enthusiastic rider from preference, find build up a steady high-class trade, Class B racing men. comforts and charms of family life, but ing its advantages far outweigh those of which will be quite worth all attention —Cycling is, happily, year by year be will be nourished in a fashion appropriata horse riding. He has, he says, since which maybe bestowed upon it.—'"Cy coming more of an all-the-year-round pas to their needs. he became a cyclist, induced at, least clist." time, but, if the growing public taste for —To hear some of those Fecksnlffian ama FIFTY MILITARY MEN, the sport is to be fostered, racing must teurs with that seraphic look upon their remain a season's sport. faces cry out against the iniquity of and others in a similar position, to straight out professionalism would almost take to the wheel, most of whom, w-hen BITS OFJACING NEWS. —An amateur consults his friends about make one who did not know them sug the idea was first suggested to them, ex accepting fin offer from a manufacturer, gest that the Pecksnifflans ought to lay- claimed. "What! Ride one of those —Professionalism and musk soon betray something in this wise: "Should I take the hold of something to avert their being themselves. money? Advise me well, but don't dis things;" or words to that effect,, and suade me from getting the stuff." wafted bodily upward to join the blessed that is just the point.. Once get a —Crack racing men and tramps expect essences in a better and a holier sphere more than any other class of people. —A new handle-bar for racing men has than man beypnd his novitiate, and at home been recently patented in England. In cycling. in.the saddle, and if he has any of the —It is strange that when you are tired place of the 'usual cork handle the entire —An original home-trainer is being put English love of outdoor exercise in him, in a race you can best rest by retiring. bar is covered with a layer of cork, thus on the market in England. The machine —Six-hour races, will be the fad in Eng affording many comfortable changes of can be fitted to any safety, and, which, in the pastime is bound to commend it lish racing this season, so it is predicted. performing the ordinary functions of a self to him permanently. Amongst the grip. home trainer, actually movea along1 in —Some amateurs are esteemed^-.very —Let us have coin denned—New York ladies, too, there is a tremendous field Mghly for what we don't know- f$bout proportion to the amount of work done upon for enterprise. The number of ladies them; • :< "... . • .^i "Advertiser." That" reminds us of the it by the rider. The standard pattern who ride to-day is infinitesimal, com demands of the amateur racing men, only Is geared to go 10 feet while the rider la —Uncle Bph says: "Records am bald they are a bit broader in their ideas and pedaling a mile. By these means it can be pared to those who will ride five years behin'; yo' mus' catch dero by de fore cry for coin, dciined or undefined, any hence, and w,ith ladies, even lock." • used for indoor racing. more than thing so it is coin. —"What this country needs," said the with men, the question as to whether —The crack racer who doesn't cherish —About this date racing men who merit big cycle manufacturer, talking to an in it is "the thing" or not weighs most some trifling remnant of self-conceit isn't the title of "early birds" begin to con terviewer, "is an elastic currency." strongly. That "the aristocracy are pre good for much. sider the wisdom of commencing such a "That's what it does," muttered the mak pared for the movement we have ample —It isn't the man with the loudest course of physical mortification as shall er's racing man, who was filling in time proof, and the number of orders from racing costume that makes the most noise see them, when the starter's bell rings, in till the racing season opened addressing .members of our nobility which have in the racing world. fairly good condition. catalogue wrappers, "it needs some sort recently been received by the leading —Even the tenderest amateur conscience —A novel effect was produced at a race of a currency elastic enough to make my soon becomes toughened until - it will meeting in Paris bv the rirters of a triplet. $75 per month salary go as far as the cycle manufacturers is a striking sign The first man was garbed entirely in of stretch like rubber. $700 per month I am advertised as receiv the times. The patronage of the —There are many racers who would like blue, the seuoud in white and the third in ing." better classes, too, will, we think, do a to trade their characters for their reputa red, thus forming a kind of living na —Tom Relph. the well-known professional great deal towards settling the machine tions, and vice versa. tional flag, a sort of cycling "Stars" and of Birmingham, who is now racing in itself —The crooked amateur reminds one of Stripes, as it were. Paris, was the defendant in a breach of OX REASONABLE LINES. the late Southern Confederacy—all he —It has been decided to build a large promise action, tried at the Chester As We venture to assert that; the crouch asks is to be let alone. sport house at Vienna, at a cost of 500,000 sizes last week. Before he came to America ing attitude adopted until recently has —The hypocritical amateur is like a florins (about $200.000).The place has al some vears ago he promised to take Miss •in. itself largely tended to keep the tack in the path of a pneumatic—he can ready been chosen for it; it will contain Bagna'll for better or worse, but after classes away from the wheel, for a do the most mischief when pointing1 to a lake for anglers, a skating rink, a race wards changed his mind. He did not ap machine which makes the rider look Heaven. track for cyclists, a play room, a con pear to explain, and the jury awarded Miss ridiculous is not likely to commend it —Just to bring Shakespeare up to date: cert room, meeting rooms, hotels, etc. Bagnall $450 damages. The chances are —Hiram Maxim says a man should be that Thomas will linger longer in gay self to persons who place some value Aa soon go kindle tire with snow as 1'aree now this little bill for $450 awaits upon their personal appearance before seek to quench the fire of professionalism able to fly by his own energy if he had with words. 40 pounds of muscle in his arms, 70 pounds his return to England. Another proof of the public. Then, again, if trade of this in his chest and a breast bone 28 inches the wickedness of professionalism is here kind is to be done, the brakeless, —When professionalism has been inocu afforded the supporters of pure amateur mud- lated and called class this or class that dee>p. We would like to see Sanger try guardless feather-weights will not be it is more deadly to amateurism than this theory, for certainly he comes nearer ism. ______the cues to be adopted. Society will the smallpox is to life. to Maxiin'9 requirements than any flyer we .rather take a machine in which com know of. Time's Changes. —Racing news from a Cincinnati daily: Pull soon the snow will have to go^ fort rather than speed, and'" safety and "The racing men have,:gone into training —At least one English nobleman is a And after its retreat reliability rather than mere lightness, and do no.t intend to look at anybody's friend of cycling. Lord Brownlow is quite With word and hint unfit for print, «je the points desired, and this will back when ggtog for ttie tape," an enthusiast in tlie cause. Not only does '11 murmur, "—— the SPORTHSTGT . £3. money and becaus each other's pressure on the crossbar led away with the idea of earning so much harmless pleasure, quickly and easily. They forget the diffi the skill required in handling it oblige and thus maintaining the equipose t which I was unequal. Third, one walk cult matter of keeping "fit," the sting of them to keep clear heads and stead, beaten, and the life of continual hands. ed beside me, steadying the ark a being the centre o uncertainty. The future for professional WHY WOMEN SHOULD RIDE. best she could by holding are the deadly crossbar, to let go whos racers in France at the rate they I saw no reason in the world why a multiplying, is anything but bright in the woman should not ride the silent steec handles meant chaos and collapse. Next able to hold my own if I ha opinion of the Writer of the article, who so swift and blithesome. I knew per I was advises would-be "stars" to think twice fectly well that when some ten or fil the moral support of my kind trainers among them before they venture out as full-blown teen years ago Miss Bertha von Hillerr and it pa^ed into a pfoverb on cycle racing America, too the short, emphatic word of command professionals, depending a young German artist in alone for their living.___ it into her head to give t exhibitions o gave them at every few turns of t^ her skill in riding the bicycle she wa wheel. "Let go, but stand by." Sti] SAME OLD STORY. thought to be sort of semi-monster, an later, everything was learned; how t liberal as our people are in their view sit, how to pedal, how to turn, how t This Time Cor bin and Coney Island of what a woman may undertake dismount: but, alas, how te vault hit Are to Build a Track. that was th r. C. T. 0, 'should certainly have felt compromise- the saddle I found not; New York, Feb. 16. If certain plans j at that remote and benighted period b> coveted power that lingered long am be a new because ther are carried out, there will going to see her ride. Not would not yield itself. race track for wheelmen constructed in FOR "WHY CYCLING was any harm in it, but solely becaus That which caused the many fai! to equal any WHICH STANDS phrase "th the bicycle ha« this vicinity that bids fair of what we call in homely ures I had in learning thing of the kind in fhe world. Accord speech of people." But, behold, it wa caused me failures in life namely, TAKES UNIVERSALLY." migh ing to report Austin Corbin contem long ago conceded that women certain fearful looking for of judgmenl building a third of a mile track ride the tricycle indeed, one had beei a too vivid realization of the uncertain plates friend, Colone and an un just behind the Manhattan Beach Hotel. the President oi tlie Wo presented to me by iny ty of everything about me bin's idea is to build the new Miss Willard, Pope, of Boston, a famous manufac derlying doubt, at once, however (an Mr. Cor as fa an pacing path on the latest model, with turer of these swift roadsters, this is all that saved me), matched of the most approved man's Christian Temperance Union back as 1886; and I had swung aroun overcome by the determination not t cemented surfaces saddle whe design. The track will be forty feet the garden paths upon its give in to it. near the new Cyclin; Rest Cottag BEST I: wide, and will be very Tells of Her Experiences in work was over at my THE ADVANTAGE OF A LITTLE leads from Brook home. I had even hoped to give an im LEARNING. bicycle roadway that women to thi make com lyn to Coney Island. Two grand stands and Advocates Women Cycling. petus among conservative The best gains that we on the west and the new line of physical development an to us after an interval of rest wipe will be erected, one that is quit Having other on the east side of .the track. Among my earliestTecollections am outdoor happiness. Biit follows strenuous endeavor. kn?0^vn as the another story, and will come m later as I hoped, mastered the rudiments o Tlie big pavilion, now up to the ripe a-ge of 53 are those o "Palace," will be used as an immense., in th~ Suffice it for the present that it di bicycling, I went away to Germany an an active and diligent worker upright in heai win dressing room, with over a thousand world. This sounds absurd, but having me good, as it doth the for a fortnight did not even see the on. the to notice recently that the Princesse some wheel. Returning, I had the hors lockers. It is said that work almost no toys except such as I couh the tri new arena will begin shortly. _, my first plays were but th( Louise and Beatrice both ride brought round and mounted with n manufacture cycle at Balmoral, for I know that wit little trepidation, being a'ssisted by on outdoor work of active men and womei of feminine humanit, behold! a Track For You. scale. Born with an invet the great mas« of my faithful gudies, but, Here's on a small this precedent will have exceeding weigh found that in advancing, turning an The new cycling track that is being laid erate opposition to staying in the hous the slaves o at norn Bois de Vineenues, with the to use a carpenter' We are all unconsciously descending I was much more out in the 1 very early learned public opinion. When the hansom fins than when I had last exercised tha aid of a grant made by the Municipal kit and a gardener's tools, and follower streets no womai whic Council of Paris, will be a model one of thr came on London new intelligence in the muscles affect the form in my mimic way the occupations hiving regard to her social state an had been the result of repetition so Ion in every respect. It will poulterer and the farmer, working in; of en of an amphitheatre, with tiers of seats stYnding would have dreamed practiced and faithfully attempted. rising one above the other, so that every little field with a wooden plough o one of these pavement gondola t find is that we carr sapling; tering Another thing one of the 10,000 persons who can be my own making and felling unless accompanied by a gentleman a in the mind a picture of the road, an seated will have a clear view of the rac with au axe rigged up from the old iroi her escort. >But in course of time if it is humpy by reason of pebbles evei ing. A sliding roof will ahso be fitted, so of the wagon shop. living in tin few women of stronger individuality tha if we steer clear of them we can b> that it can be drawn oyer the building as country, far from the artificial restraint; the average ventured to go unattended no means skim r.long as happily a a protection from the weather. The build and conventions by which most girl: wore off the glamor of the trad' the pleas ing will be lights*! with electricity. The Use when its smoothness facilitates Velodrome de Saint Maude, are hedged from the activities that wouk tions which said that women must no ing impression on the retina; indeed, h track of the good physique, and endowec an imbecil as it Is called, will have a length of 250 develop a go alone, and now none but whole science and practice of the bi metres, with straights of 65 metres, and a with the companionship of a mother wh would hold herself to any such obser cycle is "in your eye" and in your will width la the back straight of seven metres. let me have my own sweet will, I "ran vance. the rest is mere manipulation. France It will be constructed of wood, like the wild" until my 16th birthday, when th< SOME SOUND ADVICK. E. Willard, in New York "Herald." Velodrome d'Hiver. Though smaller thau hampering long skirts were brough Since Balaam's beast there baa been the other Paris tracks, it will be built for with their accompanying corset and higl by th speed, and it is expected that the newf but little authentic talking done exceedingly fast. heels; my hair was clubbed up with pins four-footed, but that is no reason why th A GOOD IDEA. track will prove and I remember writing in my jourria two-wheeled should not speak its mine in the first heart break of a young hu and the first utterance I have to chron liet Purchasers Know How to Care Suggestions to Novices. man colt taken from its pleasant pas icle in the softly flowing vocables of mj For and Protect the Wheels Thej Be sure to tell your friends how much ture, "Altogether I recognize thdk my oc bicycle is to this purport. Buy. you know about cycling. They may uot cupation is gone." heard it as we trundled off down th disc-over it if you don't. I I have often wondered why our bij, Be positive whenever any question re From that time on T always realized Priory incline, at the suburban home o do not supply buyers of then thu makers garding the sport or trade is being dis and was obedient to the limitations Lady Henry Somerset, Ileigat, Engla machines'With printed mstru ?tions as tt cussed. It doesn't matter whether you ure imposed, though, in my heart of hearts. It said: "Behold! I do not fail you. how to keep them in order. Cyclists wk< right or wrong, just so you are positive. I felt their unwisdom ,even more thai am not a skittish beast, but a sober, wel have had any reasonable amount of ex After a while no one will dispute with their injustice. My work then change* conducted roadster. 1 did not ask yoi perience invariably have found' out wha you nor agree with you and theu you from my beloved and breezy outdoo to mount or drive, but since you havi is necessary from their friends, bu will have it all your own way. world to the indoor realm "of study done so you must now learn the law< many a good cycle has been wrecked by Always do all the talking. If anyone writing and speaking, aiic and exploitation. I did no slightest knowl else begins to say anything about cycling teaching, of balance its owner not having the the volume of your tone, if the went oil almost without a break o invent these laws, but have been buil edge of how to adjust it, or even of increase mus party who has anything to ssiy after that pain until ray fifty-third year, when th conformably to them, and you knowing when adjustment is required doesn't keep quiet, theii he ought to be loss _ of my mother accentuated tbu suit yourself to the unchanging regula I had a case under my notice the other sent to au asylum. strain of this long period in which tions of gravity, general and specific as day. I was told by a casual acquaint mental and physical life were out o illustrated in me. Strange as the para ance, who began cycling last autumn He's Still in the Swim. balance, and I fell into a mild foru dox may seem, you will do this best that he could not understand why hit Laredo,. Texas, is the present home of of what, is called nerve wear, overwork, by not trying to do it at all. Yon must bicycle a high-class mount kicked' up Parker Sercombe. A copy of a Laredo nervous prostration. Thus, ruthlessly make up what you are pleased to cal such a row, and asked me to look a paper, recently received, containing- several lines of reactioi mind. Make it up speedily or yoi it. I did, and found that there was not columns) descriptive of a race meet held thrown out of the usual your that I'. H. is In the on my own environment, and sighing will be cast in yonder mud puddle, am a bearing which was not. very loose in that town, shows no thanks to your I tightened it up all round upper ten of the cycling circle of the for new worlds to conquer. I dete.i no blame to me and and, though town. He acted as referee, introduced the mined that I would learn cycling. self. Two things must occupy your I strongly advised him to send it to as Mayor to. the audience and assisted in the AS A MORAL, AGENT. thinking powers to the exclusion of every the makers and have it. overhauled, general management of the meet. Mr. An English naval officer had said to other tiling. I fancied that some of the balls or bear Sorcombe migrated to the hind of sand "You "First, the goal; and second, the mo ing cups may have suffered. All this and cactus last fall, taking his wife with me, after learning it himself: that man women have no idea of the new realm meutum requisite to reach it. Do not look might have been obviated had him on account of her fulling health. She bicycle has open down like an imbecile upon the steering had a few written instructions as to how is improving wonderfully, and enjoys the of happiness which the in order. All told climate of her new home. ed to us men." But I knew well wheel in front of you. That would be to keep his machine wh( about as wise as for a nauseated voyagei it would not require over 1000 words enough that tens of thousands not be out of place at the end could never afford to own, feed and to keep his optical instrument fixed upon and might Clamor Amid Clams. waves indeed it is the curae of a maker's catalogue. Now that most the stable a horse had by this bright in the raging so much Asbury Park, N. J., Feb. IS.-When of mo of life that nearly every one looks down. of our leading cycles aie made news reached here this afternoon that the vention enjoyed the swiftness alike, the instructions would be very Park tion, which is, perhaps, the most fas Tlie niiscroscope will never set you free. League had voted in favor of Asbury You aiiust glue your eyes to the telescope similar, so much so, that printing firms for the annual meet next July the town cinating feature of material life, the 'cater for the cycle trade could wild, and the most extravagaut upon the forever and a day. Look up and oft whcl went charm of a wide outlook and foot easily keep them "set up," and make species of jubilation was indulged in by natural world and that sense of mas and on and out: get forehead At nijfht tiine the people into hue, the latter acting as a rhythmic what few, verbal alterations that might the populace. tery which is probably the greatest at be specially needed by different makes assembled in great groups, discussing the For the spur in the flanks of your equilibriated which finally found vent iu im traction in horseback riding. right of machinos. The knowledge of when subject, steed that never tires and is "mettle equine. So shall you win., and that promptu jollification over tlie victory iu speedily. and how to'adjust his machine is as burning of Greek some" in the fullest sense of the word indispensable to a cyclist, as is that of the firing of cannon, and capers, and to "it is said that the Kingdom of God fire and numerous bonfires iu different sec is full of tricks make a mysticism the use of the alphabet to a child. tions of the town. hold his head steady and make him within you. Some "Sport and Play." prance to suit you is no small accom of this declaration, but it is hard, com hi mon sense, for the lesson you will learn L/inton's 111 Inick. plishment. I had often mentioned over 100-mile race for the my temperance writings that the bicy from me is this: Every kingdom CRYING "WOLF!»' Paris, Feb. 1". A which we reign must be first formed championship of Fraui-e and England was cle was, perhaps, our strongest ally ridden here to-day. Linton, the Eflglish- away from public- within us, on what the psychic people Frenchmen Trying to Scare Foreign m winning young men a uan, was not iu his usual form, as shortly houses, because it afforded them a :-all the 'astral plane,' but what I, as Riders From Coming to Paris to jefore going on the track he learned that pleasure far more enduring and an ex bicycle, look upon as the common parade Race. lis mother died last night. He was de- much more delightful as ground of your thought." 'eated easily by Huret, who covered the hilaration as Professional riding in France is, ac minutes 47 3-5 seo- the natural is than the unnatural. Learn on a low machine, but fly high, to llstance iu 4 hours 7 have mastered it, as you cording to some writers, beginning uds. £ rom my observation of my brother and when once you :ake the form of the severe "struggle hundreds of young men who have been have much more power over the wheels trades and speed with a tor life" noticeable in many One Honest Man. rny ( pupils I have always held that a and can get up better professions. Induced by promise, often in him to do evil ess expenditure of force when you are Dear Editor: Please inform your read- boy s heart is not set llusory, by that great deceiver Fortune . » that if written to confidentially, 1 will any more than a girl's, and that the ibove the instrument than when you the "Veloce Sport," of it. And, remember, says a writer in nail in a sealed letter the plan pursued, reason our young men fall into evil are at the back many young fellows, many of good edu- jy which 1 was permanently restored to largely because we have not this is as true of the world as of the health and manly vigor, after years of ways is ation, intelligence and aptitude suifi- night had the wit and wisdom to provide them wheel. lent to secure them good appointments uffering from Nervous Weakness, THE FIRST MOUNT. oases and weak, shrunken parts. with amusements suited to their joyous ave abandoned college, office, profession I have no scheme to extort money from youth, by means of which they could The order of evolution was something Yrn * ' the " *' -' conv.r-j.i\| Uestn^7,-»i, in,of thei.ut? llUUgilll-imagin- nyone whomsoever. I Was robbed and invest thjpir superabundant * animal ike this: First, three young English ry loison d'Or" represented by the wiii'lHHl liy the quacks until I nearly that should harm no all strong armed and aecomplish- few >st faith in mankind, but, thauk Heaven, spirits in ways men, auulous sums said to be gained in a am now well, vigorous and strong, and one and help themselves to the best d bicycle riders, held the machine in mnutes by those whom they one dav nxiou* to make this certain means of development and the cleanliest way of ilace while 1 climbed timidly into the ope to equal. Considering cycle radii** ure Known to all. living. So, as a temperance reformer, addle. Second, two well-disposed young s a profession, it has undoubtedly its Having nothing to sell or send C. O. D., a strong attraction toward the power they had want no money. I always felt vomen put in all ibor and difficulties, but there is no Addr,esa JAS. A. HARRIS. tlie bicycle, because it is the vehicle of i ntil they grew red in the face, offsetting assaying the fact tiiat a good many are ...__,-, .. Box 142. Delray, Mlcli* Feb. 23. SPORTING* ion, During the last year 250 men ing Elliott relating to renewals of mem- office of the chairman of the Racing were placed in Class B, and 232 men Dership was accepted as follows: Board an elective one. His action was suffered suspension for different periods, A member may renew his membership at due to the fact that it was determined while 90 men were declared profession auy tiuio within Kixty days from the date :hat in the event of the amendment als. The Racing Board awarded 1808 of its expiration, by the payment of the an jejng adopted it would be neceseory unctions for races during nual dues of ?!.. If he shall postpone the the season, >aymeiit of b.i8 dues beyond the sixty days, to elect the chairman this year. It of which 228 were for events run on 10 shall pay in addition to the annual dues was the chairman's Intention that the Tiily 4, 70 OQ Decoration Day, and 80 of $1 the sum of fifteen cents for every new rule should not go into effect until n Labor Day. month or fraction of month that be is io next year. Chairman Raymond urged the adop- arrears, ISAAC PREVAILS. ion of methods to restrict record at- An amendment to the constitution re- Chief Consul I. B. Potter, of the New empte. From May until September he ating to the status of Consuls was York State division, and Chief Consul suggests that no permits for records be dopted as follows: Elliott, of Massachusetts, offered some allowed, and that the Board recognize Sea 5. The status of every consulate, amendments to the constitution, which mly records made in open races during sub-division, and division shall be fixed related to the objects and membership hat period. annually on the first day of October, and of the League. Chief Consul Potter shall be base tionu The amendment introduced by withdrew bia amendment making the A pair of Wowier-ettea. , S:PO:RTT:STO ,$1.50ft$2.60 MARKET & EIGHTH STS., ~.——PHII.ADEI.PHIA. Rover, which was the earliest example and their wheels without you putting in a tip worth knowing for the cure of frosted of the modern safety. word. or chilled hands or feet: One application of in introducing in kerosene oil gives instant relief without the AS FAR AS SLOUCHING GOES, Cycling has succeeded the use if parents will not teach their children a short time what dress reformers have tenderness and sore-ness following been vainly trying to inaugurate for years, of snow or cold water, or the disagreeable deportment what can you expect? Peo pain of thawing out. slouch along the streets with their i. e., a sensible outdoor costume for ple .women. Riding high gears in extreme cold weath shoulders bent forward, and they sit at er is a great mistake, as, apart-from the positions. Why not in This is cruel! A Western paper says: meals in similar "Bassett is an estimable and amiable much harder work required, through the cycling? "What makes this machine gentleman, who during his long term of generally unfavorable roads, the leg action so dear, while that one to all appear League office has saved his brains to feed being slow, the body takes a.- long time to ance as good is less?' The same tili get warm. For an enjoyable 'spin on a his whiskers." a low-geared safety is preferrable. as makes the difference between a cheap For ordinary woman riders a gear of 54 cold day and an expensive watch. The best work to 56 inches is the best; lower gears than A St. Petersburg correspondent, saya needs ( the best work'men arid -the best this necessitate a fast leg motion, which that, although there have been heavy snow wages. After while higher gears falls .cycling is still much indulged in, workmen get the highest looks very ungraceful, the cyclists being protected against the two, perhaps three hours, the gentleman are too fatiguing.- inclemency of the weather by fur caps will "thank you for your kind attention. "Wheeling" claims . sufficient knowledge and short fur coats. There is/a good deal I cannot decide now, but you shall hear of America and Americans to criticise both, of racing going on between'cyclists and by to-night's mail for certain. ,You have and yet in the last issue of "Wheeling" sledges. , : been very attentive. T have spent quite we read of the "Overman Wheel Com WOES. pany, of Chicago." A Western critic S»ys, "the average cy AGENTS' an enjoyable afternoon." You run all cling writer knows, no more about what the way to the store next morning to Spencer Hall, of Racine. Wis,. has in is the proper ri'Jing costume,for a wheel- You find vented a bicycle boat. It is 10 feet long dp£s about a THEY HAVE TO CONTEND WITH learn the fruits of your labor. and a little over 5ft. 2in. wide, and is woman to wear than a bull WHAT the promised letter. But, alas, it is pro built of-inflated rubber tires, with a pad rn filed shirt." The comparison : is good. fuse with deep regrets that "my present dle wheel in the middle. We have always believed that the iguor-, limited means will not permit me to auce of bulls as. to ruffled shirts was a IN THE COURSE OF TRADE. They don't like cycle thieves in Aus blotch on our civilization. .-,,,' , ' spend money on a bicycle just yet. When tralia. .A racer belong!rig to a.man named to buy I shall certainly Those who have' machines stored during I can afford ShueP/ was recently .stolen there. When winter-invariably find that when brought The Man Who Breaks Down on a have one of your magnificent machines." the thief was caught the Judge gave him to light for the spring use the nickel- "Wheeler." three years' hard labor. plating has been dulled in a peculiar man-' Smooth Road The Customer Who Because you have found a few straws ner by the vaseline. This can.be: remedied in the great haystack; of cycling knowledge by dissolving a piece of camphor in he.-ited HERE THERE AND EVERYWHERE. that someone of your acquaintance hap vaseline. Camphor prevents tarnishing- Takes the Agent's Time, But rtot His pens not to have found, do not despise on most metals. . ; Pneumatic saddles are more comfortable him and admire yourself. A frame which is out of true can Wheel A Patience-Trying Business if ridden half-pumped. Mr. Newera "Madame, I saw our daugh generally be noticed by the unsteady run Say-what you will,'the'century rider Is ter flying along the public streets on a ning of the machine. It can also be scien great success in the long ran. bicycle to-day, and dressed in hat, coat, ascertained by the use of a customer to any a Newera "Ob, tifically The most ruinous France has yet ^another daily cycling vest and bloomers." Mrs. straight-edge. The best way is to notice' firm is the man who rides like a cow in thus making three in all. well, girls will be boys, you know." the track of the wheels, when,' unless ma paper, conduces a cattle cart. He will have a light you're traveling'in-cog," remarked Fear is painful, and when it they run in a straight line, it is obvious chine, and he will ride it to grief. His "I see not to -safety is painful without, use. that the frame is sprung or twisted. the Sprocket Wheel to the'Chain. 'Every consideration, therefore, by which first smash is only the forerunner of a is equipped When we get into a thoughtful mood' mischief that one of these An English wheelbarrow groundless terrors may be removed adds series. The with ball bearings and cushion tires. something to the pleasures of cycling. \ve are given to wonder where a'll the may do is not easily calculated. He tells is a man who looks upon money conies from that has been and is others that the first time he rode such The pessimist A recent article on the Boston wheel- being invested in cycles, and what would < a pneumatic tire only as a thing that woman's costume winds up with' "black have been done with, it had not the sport and such machine it gave way under punctures. stockings-are always worn." Smash goes But. of cycling created such a demand for cy him, and became a hopeless wreck. Until a wheelman's riding school days another popular tradition! We -supposed cles? This is a question whic!h we-will' he purposely omits to mention the ex are past his bumps have nothing to do with all Boston women wore blue stockings. with leave our political economists to settle. tenuating circumstances connected phrenology. Mons. Felix Faurev, the new President The following personal in the New York his smash. The howls of the poor pig The wheelwoman does all she can to of the French Republic, takes a great in "Herald" speaks well for the attractive which he ruthlessly butchered by Ihe render herself irresistible and then orders terest in cycling, being a member'of the ness of knickerbockers as a part of a^ same operation once rang in his ears, man to keep his distance. Touring. Club ,'du France-, and Honorary female costume:' '"If young lady - who but they are forgotten as easily as , Marinette, Wis., claims to have more I'resident of the Club Cycliste ,du Harte. skated in Central Park in knickerbockers, nightmare when he wants his repairs wh'eelwomen who wear bloomers than any Artistic license is a very good thing in will send address to I>. R. 'Hej'ald,' 23d done "free of charge." Accidents of other town in the Northwest. its way and place, but'oven it does not St. Branch, refilled gentlem-m who admires this kind always happen when the rider A pretty wheelwotnan does not object excuse the artist's penchant for picturing her independence will be glad - to meet is going along a "smooth, level road, at to reflections upon ner rational costume wheelwomen as wearing boas, a thing no her." _ when they come from a mirror. man. not even an artist, ever saw in about six miles an hour." reality.. Appleton cycling girls'are anxious to A MAN WILT- COME TO YOU There is- no homely wheelwomen, in have a "bloomer' ru/isqut-r.iJe," where all their own eyes, and mighty few handsome It used to be said. "The, King win do no the girls will wear 'bloomers and the young with his front forks bent three or four ones in the eyes of their rival sisters. wrong." but to parody this for cycling use men be compelled to' don skirts. Tho inches toward the bracket, and declare The notion of combining manual action it must now be said the League can do boys admit that it is quite an inducement,' that they gave way under his weight. with pedal motion in a bicycle appears to right, at least it doesn't seem able to do but declare they are afraid/thrae is some Tell him politely that someone else must largely commend itself to the unpracti so. judging-from the number and rarity joke in the scheme, and they don't want, have run the machine against a wall. cal. of its blunders. to make fools of themselves just to please perhaps. It does not do so well to sug Perpetual motion is. perhaps, impossible, Gabriel "Who is that stoop-shouldered, the girls. Oskosh "Northwestern." gest that he did it himself. "No, no, the but. yon can approximate it by watching big-legged, small-headed chap you have Very few wheejs are turning now. The machine has never been out of my a boy the first day he has a bicycle of his just admitted?" St. Peter "I forgot his horse-power required to drive the ma hands." Then is the time to triumph. own. name; just register him 'A Scorcher, Cyclc- chinery is too great for much profitable It is an easy matter to explain that, had It, is a curious fact that when a wheel ville;' the chances are he is going down result. Still, there, are n few wheels that he al below, anyway." the snow at its thickest cannot clog, and his weight caused the forks to bend, man gets damaged by a road-bos who never desert the road, they would rmve gone the opposite way. ways applies to the hog 1'for further dam "Where were you when the assault oc a few riders ages. curred?" asked the Judge of an Irish though it may ih&ui that the work usually The explanation will invariably make jarvey, who claimed to be the victim spread over a hundred miles has to be the fellow look foolish as it dawns upon A smart fool gets along in cycling better of an assault by a wheelman.- "Sure, 'n' concentrated into the grinding out of only him, and he finds himself foiled in an than a foolish smart man. but he isn't ten. ' . \" if that counts for any Oi duu'no'. yer honor. He bit me so attempt at a smart perversion of the so much respected, hard Oi couldn't say." George S. Macdonald has been appointed thing. Wood Rim truth. all run down," remarked the If you are an up-to-date male cycle sales agent for'the Fairbanks A precipitate man is, as most peo "I feel rider you will wear straps under your Company, makers of built-up and single- .wheelman, as he .came to end of a long for the Warwick ple know, one who habitually jumps coast and resumed pedal pushing once shoes and'attached to the bottoms of piece wood rims, and at an idea like the proverbial'pig at a your trousers, just as you would if riding Stockton Company, Newark. N. J., manu more. horseback. Louisville "Commercial." -Well, facturers of pedals, hubs and chains. Mr.' potato. When such a man thinks of go value of things often hap Do not get the relative well! We, live and learu. Macdonald has opened an office and sales- ing in for a bicycle it very mixed, my son. We would hare plenty of room at 10 Barclay street, New York City, pens that tin? last thing he thhiks about' even if there were no cyclo We do not believe the yarn in a Western cycling paper, wherein it is stated., that during and is represented on .the road by M. G. is whether he can afford the cost. He meters. Peoli and W. II. Becannon. ' , gets an afternoon off, and wends his the recent blizzard a wheelman replaced Prudence is that quality which prompts a missing ball from his bearings by break The nickeled parts of, a machine may be way to the agencies-. the boy ewho flung the stone to look in ing a thermometer and taking therefrom cleaned by laying them for a few seconds HE SELECTS AN INVITING ONE, nocent when you dismount and proceed the frozen globe of mercury. in a mixture of one part sulphuric acid and enters, and commences his business. to interview him. First Scorcher "Have anv luck?" Sec 50 parts of alcohol, 'washing with water,' The first thing is to assure you of his The pneumatic vaccination shield is a ond Scorcher "Naw; ; one "dog and old rinsing with alcohol, 'and rubbing dry with ignorance about bicycles. This is eas circular tube of rubber, fully inflated, woman, that's all." Then they each rushed a linen rag. This process cleans perfectly.' ily done. The doctor recommended him which surrounds the vaccinated spot and away to make up for 'lost time and other The yellowest ; anil brownest nickel is re to ride on account of his health, but as protects it from hurt. users of the highways shuddered as they stored to pristise brightness by>, leaving he has hardly seen, except at a dis The scorching instinct is in all men. It rushed '.past', or , ro'de >ofer 'them. it in the acid'solution for a-quarter of a for a wheelman to rush past minute. Five second's are 1 usually suf tance, a bicycle before, he would be so isn t easy "Elaine" Really, the way you put It is ficient. ; '.' ; -. a deacon on his way to church if his bad. When it comes to a woman's much obliged if you would kindly ex horse is a good one. not plain all about it. He is so scrupu cycle, the "Victoria does rank with its Our bright Western contemporary, "Cy that one gets quite fond of Example is stronger than precept: but competitors ..very much as. the sovereign cling West," -will in the future gladden lously polite in the building of bicycles we have notic it is named after compares with the others its many readers by appearing as a weekly. him. You do not mind even explain ed that precept is expected to do a great of her class more than favorably. Editor McGuire having rid himself of the ing that pneumatic tires have compress deal of example's work. Could more blunders-be possible in three business management by -transferring it. ed air in them, that the tubes of the The worst of the pessimistic disposition lines of print than in these from a recent Mr. Wahlgrau will, in consequence, have frame are not solid, and that he is not is that it inclines its owner to borrow issue of "Wheeling," an English paper? both time and opportunity ".to-give full obliged to grind the tip of his nose on so much trouble in cycling that the future "Colonel Poyne, the head of the gigantic scope to the literary ability he undoubtedly the front wheel when riding. He will can never pay it back. American cycle firm, states that he spends possesses. By the bye, though, it looks ask some very awkward questions- In France it is decided that the makers 50,000 dols. yearly on advertising." strange to see "Cycling West's" Eastern questions which it is the duty of our of bicycles are responsible for damages office located in Chicago. Blowville as an A tip for night riders: Always light Eastern city is, indeed, a novelty. science to solve. "How is- it 'l see so when an accident occurs through a struc your lamps a few minutes before you many bicylists stooping over their ma tural fault in a machine. start. .If takes some little time before A novel case was disposed of by the' chines? I want to sit upright." The If the reflector of your lamp becomes the oil commences to "draw" properly up Arkansas Supreme Court recently, in a exaggerated stoop probably had its ori smoked you can clean it in a moment by the wick, and to start before this opera lower Court a young man, tried for wheel- became a fash wetting it and rubbing it briskly with some tion is in progress is to .cause a "jolt out." stealing, was acquitted on a technicality, gin in affectation, then it dry salt sprinkled on a rag. the point raised in his behalf being that ion. To get the beat advantage in cy "I am glad to see you are not ashamed the machine he stole was a bicycle two must bend forward, aiid A German Judge severely reprimanded a to clean and care for your own lamp," cling the rider the other day for appearing be- wheels not one. The indictment charged he sliould1 bend from the hips. This witness remarked the stern father to the obedient wheel. An appeal was tore him in cycling costume, which he daughter, who -'Was having her first ex him with stealing a for the.same reason as that which com said, was unsuitable for the occasion, taken to the Supreme Court, which set pels one to bend forward when running perience trying to cleanse a smoky cycle aside the decision of the lower Court, de quickly upstairs. This was evidently 1 V T0.u want a repireputation of being an lamp. "No,",she, sighed,; "the work just claring, very properly, that the word wheel ntertaining falkeralker %<>et the rulers' you soots me." ' ... is a generic term, and means any kindr of bonie in mind by the inventor of the i meet-talk/an'thethe jCmeJan about themselves For the winter riding cyclist here is a r - "• /