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VOLUME 30, NO. 10. PHILADELPHIA, JANUARY 29, 1898. PRICE, FIVE CENTS. CHANGE OF PLASS. ANOTHER LEAGUE FEW LEAGUE TEHMS WILL TRAIfl IS PROJECTED FOR THE \ SOUTH IN THE SOOTH. WESTERN SECTION. Baltimore the ODly Eastern Team Kansas and Oklahoma Towns to be to Go Far Away From Home United in an Inter-State Organiza The Western Teams, However, Will tion According to the Scheme ol Do Some Traveling, tie Ex-Texan, J. E. Alexander. Wichita, Kan., Jan. 24. Editor "Sporting Plans for the spring training season have Life:" There is good reason to believe that been perfected by almost all the National a Kansas-Oklahoma Base Ball League will League Clubs. With but few exceptions be organized next summer, and that Wichi the clubs will call their men together o,n ta will have a franchise in it. J. B. Alex March 1 and keep them at practice until ander, who is now of Wiohita, but who the championship© soheduJe begins. Tiie lived for a number of years in Austin, Giants will train at Lakewootl, Boston and Tex., and was president of the Texas State 3©liilacielpliia will also seek quarters in New League Club there, is the principal promo Jersey. The Quakers have settled on Cape ter of thefproject. He propose* to have May niid the Beaneaters will be at Prtice- the league operate under the National 1mi. Brooklyn©s team, will probably also Agreement. Newton, Winfleld. Wellington, train at Lakewood. Hutchiuson, Arkansas City, Guthrie, Okla THB BALTIMORES homa City, Enid and El Renp will be other rvill be the only Eastern team to go South, towns that will be asked to join, the league. as the Washiut©stcKi team will as usual ALEXANDER©S IDEAS. train at home. \ed Hanlon and his Orioles Mr. Alexander spoke enthusiastically of have all plans, made to spend March down the chances of success of the proposed ID ThomasvilJe, Ga. Hanlon mis always league when seen this morning by your been an ardent advocate of Southern trips reporter. "I have just begun work on the in the spring, and ridicules the pretensions idea," he said, "but I am already receiving of the Jersey resorts. Still, the success letters offering me substantial encourage achieved by the Giants last year has tended ment. A meeting of representatives of the to shake his convictions. towns that wish to enter the circuit has THE WESTERN CLUBS been called for Feb. 5. and I have assur LOUIS MAHAFFY, ances that it will be well attended and the fire more liberal. The Cincinnati Reds will preliminaries to the launching of the scheme go to San Antonio, Tex., and will play ex The Young Pitcher Drafted by Louisville From Cedar Rapids. arranged. The season would probably be hibition games in Texas aud Mexico. Pitts- Louis Mahaftv. whose picture is given above, is an excellent pitcher, whose fine record has In gin about April 1, and it should last at burg and Cleveland will go to Hot Springs duced the Louisville League Ciub to draft him from the Cedar Rapids Club. He is a Dative of least five months." aud Chicago -will probably go there also, Madison horn in 1874. weighs 170 pounds in playing form, and is 5 feet 9 inches in neignt. uy especially if Auson continues as manager. trade he is a shipbuilder, being now at work for the winter in Cincinnati. He first came into THE LOCAL OUTLOOK. The Louisville players may go South, but prominence br his splendid pitching for the Ben son team, of Madison, defeating crack amateur In gpeakmg of the local situation. MT. ere more likely to train at West Baden nines from Indianapolis. Cincinnati and other cities with ease; One feat of his was to strike out Alexander said: "I arn sure I can get to Springs. Ind.. where they practiced last 25 batsmen of an Indianapolis team in nine innings. His tirst professioial engagement was with gether a fast club for Wichita. I already year. The Browns will have to hustle at the Indianapolis team two seasons ago. ajid from that club he went to Burlington and Cedar have two locations for the local ball park !h n me to train off the winter©s accumulation Rapids He is an intelligent, hard-working player, of good habits and disposition, and if he does in view. Each is less than a mile from tli« of flesh. not succeed it won©t be througfc any lack -of effort on his own part. ______corner of Main and Douglas, and each would be easily accessible by car line. It THE SCHEDULE. is my intention also to build an eight-laps- According to present indications the sche- MONTGOMERY ^MENTION. LOOKS LIRE A GO. to-the-mile biovcle track in connection with fluip will open on April 15, with games be the diamond. "We would obtain regular cir tween the Eastern clubs in the East and the Outsiders to Put up the Money For Canandaisua Pretty Certain of a cuit dates here and secure the presence of Western clubs in the West. The first trip the fastest professionals and amateur rao- v.-i!) be made by Bastern clubs into the the Local Club. Club For Next Season. West, it is said, about April 26. where Montgomery, Ala., Jan. 24. Editor "Sporting Canandaigua. N. Y.. Jan. 25. Editor "Sporting Mr Alexander will have the co-operation they will remain for two weeks. Upon re Life:" The season Is drawing nearer every day L,ife: "-_H. D- Ramsey. manager of the cham of a number of well-known business men turning there will be another short Bast vs. and finds Montgomery virtually dead as to base pions of the State League last year, is in town looking over the base ball situation. If satis in the foundation of the local club, and Kast series, followed by a visit of two ball for the coming season. The street car there is but little doubt that it would hare weeks here by the Western clubs. President company will Dot offer to do a thing, conse factory arrangements can be made he will be quently an outsider proposes to put up the coin glad io come back here and sign many of his ample financial backing. Young©s schedule drafts will be ready for team of last year. He has three young pitchers the inspection of the moguls on Feb. 15. and run the team. I will venture to stake my life that he will make money, for this is a good on the string, and he thinks they would develop RESERVATION ABUSED. ball town, and with outsiders at the head of well in the State League. SMUTS OVERLOOKED. it it is sure to be a success, but let home peo Ganandaiguans are anxious to have a strong Henry Chadwick Points Out the Ex ple take hold of it and it©s a frost. Why? team in the State League nest season, and it Because they think home people ought to get only requires a man like Ramsey to procure tremes the Clubs Are Going to. Quite a Goodly Number of Them in Rusie and the pick of the whole country, lour money. Within the past few days the enthusi In commenting upon the abuses of the re correspondent had a lengthy conversation with asm has increased wonderfully, so that now a serve privileges League clubs are gradually Base Ball. large majority of the inhabitants are more or f> St. Louis contemporary, the "Xews," the backers of the team ever since there was being drawn into Mr. Henry Chadwick a team here and they are perfectly willing to less afflicted with the base ball fever. writes: thus refers to the Smith family in base put up again providipg they get some other peo ball: "The League began Us reservation rule early ple to help them out. but they don©t propose to SAN ANTONIO©S TEAM. in the eighties, by reserving live player*, anil "Tliere are a few Smiths to the business. stand all the loss year in and year out. fire only. Then the number was yearly in There©s Eiuit-r. of Pittsburs; Alexander and The new street car company is a frost and Eight Bronchos Corralled by Mana creased ©up to fourteen: since then clubs have© George, of Brooklyn, and Harvey, of Washing consequently the Sunday games will be out out. ger Tom Farley. not been limited in their reservation of play ton. During the past few years a host of other Of course the yellow fever had lots to do with er* and now it lias come to be an abuse ol the Smiths have come and gone. Hke old Pop Smith, tho game, but Mobile had .lust about twice as San Antonio. Tex.. Jan. 24. Editor "Sporting first maguitude. uulust alike to the players anil the infielder; Ollic Smith, of Louisville: Tom many cases of fever as did Mon©tszornery. still Life:" San Antonio has put in a claim for also to the clubs which are not wealthy enough Smith, of the same town;© Phenomenal Smith, it don©t hold them back any. and they bare Louie Kriau. Kight Bronchos have already been to stand the consequent financial pressure. Ins the pitcher quite a bundle of Smiths, in fact." about signed all their team. Birmingham has corraled for ©08. viz.: Tom Farley, first base reserve list should not exceed fifteen at the out signed old Dick Godraan. and that©s a guarau- aud captain; T. M. O©Dounell. catcher; Harry side That would admit of the regular nine, That excellent catcher with Buffalo. tee they will have a good team. I trust by my Covle. third base: E. E. Reynold, short stop; Harry Smith, and second baseman Smith. John Wasroer. left field: J. A. Guy, centre an extra inftelder. and additional outtielder with of Paterson. are not included in the above next letter to say we have at last orjraniKed two extra pitchers aud an additional catcher, and are getting ready. JOHN \V. BAILEY. field: William Fauss. right field, and Tom added to which might be a general utility mnu list. Pop Smith is not "gone,©© having Hays, pitcher. Fauss hails from Lawrence- to complete the reserve list. The evil effects lieeu in the game practically all last sea MARK BURNS. DEAD. burg. Harry Bourd. second baseman. of Peters- of the abuse of the reservation rule are mani son as second baseman and umpire. Oilie bur?:. KyV. may be signed. The Bronchos hope fest and an apt illustration is found in the Smith was in poor health, but did not get to land one game from Cincinnati during the Cincinnati Club©s excessive reservation list of out of the game with Springfield until al At One Time a Pitcher of the Famous spring series in March. most the wind-up. He could have con Mutuals, of New York. over thirty players for 1898." tinued with an Eastern club, but pre Mlddletown, Conn.. Jan. 22. Mark Burns died A Veteran Provided For. Sell It to Magnates. ferred to go to Chicago and rest up. So at the Connecticut Hospital for the Insane to Eddie Cuthbert. who was one of Xicb Young©s lie is not ©©gone." Phenomenal Smith, day of valvular disease of the heart, aged 46 contemporaries on th
"Dusty" Miller are again very much strained, any person who is unable to introduce and there is talk of a trade of Miller for Sam the full number of subscribers neces Thompson, of the Phillies. SPORTINoLlFE NEWS AND COMMENT. -Manager Frank Hinn announces that bis sary to secure any particular pre Lancaster team is entirely made up with the A WEEKLY JOURNAL mium will write us we will do our exception of third base. That position is still Devoted to Eagle Eye Beckley is at Mobcrly, Mo. open to any first-class man. best to furnish the desired article on Syracuse has re-signed outfielder Carry. Billy Hart©s enthusiasm over being traded BASEBALL, BICYCLING, SHOOT. reasonable terms. Providence has asked Washington for catch to Pittsburg by St. Louis has not abated in ING, BILLIARDS, Etc. er Casey. the least. He is as much pleased and as enthus Catcher Dal Williams has re-signed with iastic as ever over the change. Burlington. Comiskey does not appear to hav& gone into the colt business this year, like Vanderbe^k, Tradedmarked by the Sporting Life Pub. C<) Pitcher Dan Monroe, of Indianapolis, Is study DSEFUl TO READERS. ing medicine, Mack and Schmelz, and apparently is not pick Entered at Philadelphia Post Offioa ing out any choice veterans, either. as SeSond Class Matter. Eddie Burke©s family is said to be destitute Readers of SPORTI.VG LIFE who wish in N©ew York. Al Johnson wants the Brooklyn© team to lo cate at Coney Island on the Nassau electric rail- to preserve their papers in unbroken Pitcher Ivissenger bas signed a ©08 contract | road. That would bJack Doyle©s hands, and 13 Consec©e laser©s, each ins " S3.OO that fiery-tempered lad will be captain of the Columbus has signed an amateur pitcher of Washingtous when Brown is not in the game. *6 Consec©e Inser©s, caching " S3.75 Latest Bulletin From the National the Lehigh Valley League named Connors. Al Lawson is in Troy to organize a club in. 39 Consec©e laser©s, each ins " S3.50 Board Secretary. Dan Brouthers will be Springfield©s manager- that city for the proposed New York-New Ping- 52 Consec©e Inser©s* each ins " 83.23 Special to "Sporting Life." captain when Tom Burns goes to Chicago. land League, to be composed of Troy, Albany, Reading Notice, per Agate line .30 Washington, D. C,, Jan. 27. Headq©iar- Helney Peitz; goes to Hot Springs within a Amsterdam, Schenectady, North Adams and We reserve the right to reject any ad ters National Board of Arbitration, 1417 G week, and will get down to work reducing flesh. Utica. street, N. \V.: Mansfield has dropped all claims on. Arlie Reu Mulford reports that Harry Steinfeldt vertisement in which the wording is not Latham, and he is free to sign where he liketh. deemed satisfactory. SERVICES ACCEPTED. has the most phenomenal "whip" in the West Tbe Western Association has accepted the Infielder Harry Steinfeldt, purchased from ern League, and will tie any of the seasoned services of the players reserved by the disbanded Detroit by Buck Ewing, has signed with Cin major Leaguers in distance and accuracy as a Quincy Club,, for the purpose of supplying the cinnati. thrower. vacancy in its membership. Cleveland©s pretzel battery is complete. President Pulliam, of Louisville, was in In UNDER PROTECTION. Catcher Zimmer has followed pitcher Cuppy in dianapolis last Sunday in conference with Mr. 24 PflGES 24 The following organizations have paid for signing. Brush relative to the long-hanging deal for Miller protection, and have qualified under the Na, Al Selbacb is also to be added to the in and Ritchey. Ills mission is said to have been tioual Agreement of ISitS: Western League, creasing number of ball players addicted to fruitless. INDEX TO CONTENTS. Class A; Atlantic League. Class A; Eastern bowling. President P. T. Powers, of the Eastern League. Class A; Interstate League, Class B; President Franklin, of Buffalo, is quoted as League, bas gone to Bellaire, Fla., for a brief New York State League, Class C; International saying that Sunday ball in the Queen City is rest and will make the Eastern League schedule Base Ball News...... Pages 1 to 11 Association. Class D; Western Association, Class Premium List...... Pages 12 to 13 not profitable. while away, now that Rochester takes Scran- F. with privilege of taking B. President Nick Young says the bunt hit will ton©s place. Sales and Exchanges Pages 14 to 15 CONTRACTS. remain, and there will be no change in the Jack Doyle Is telling a story about Mlkft Billiard News ...... Page 15 With Cincinnati VV. E. Hoy, C. H. Peitz. J. pitching distance. Griffin running a wheel of fortune in a Cali W. Holliday. F. Dwyer, H. W. McFarlaud©, fornia town while the tourists were en route Bicycling News ...... Pages 16 to 18 William Damtuann, H. Steinfeldt. At present catcher Billy Earle is eking out a livelihood by selling almanacs published by a and claims the Brooklyn captain, made a grip With Lancaster G. Ijeidy, A. Madison, A. full of money. Shooting News...... Pages 19 to 24 Roth. F. Ward, H. Wilhelni, P. Chiles. j Cincinnati newspaper. With Newark^!1. Cassidy, F. Delehanty, O. Manager Frank Selee frowns on that propo Winnie Mercer will be the first Senator 1o Jordan, F. Strasburger. T. Gettinger, William sition to give Jaok Stivetts and a large slice of report. It was Winnie©s original intention to Points Worth Noting. cash for Jack Taylor. © come to tbe Capital by March 1, but he will Carrick. D. Calhouu, VV. H. Gallagber, W. J. turn up two weeks earlier as the guest of Man SPORTING LIFE is the recognized official Hallman, If Manager Tcbeau is to be believed the ager Tom Brown. sporting weekly publication. It has been With Paterson W. E. Conroy, R. L. Westlake, pennant is already disposed of. He says Cleve S. H. La Ron.ua, M. J. Haynes. C. Can-, J. land can©t lose this year. Manager Rowe, of Buffalo, has signed first established fifteen years, has an immense baseman Householder, who played with tho Delehanty, J. M. Hugheu. J. Weaver, P. Coons, A. L, Goble, of Port Huron, has. it is re circulation, is clean, bright, newsy in con F. W. Fisher. A. H. Noyes. ported, secured the Erie franchise of the pro Palmyra State League team last season. Ho is tents, authoritative in opinion, and leader With Allentown G. Ulrica. Jr., William Os- said to be a crack, having played in 41 games posed Iron and Oil League. without an error. in all lines of sport it caters to, and of bourne, J, Seagrove, T. Leonard, C. Moss, J. J. Both Wheeling and Newcastle will have new which it is the foremost exponent and organ. O©Hara, P. Miller, A. Moran. C. W. Quiver stands next year. The West Virginians expect Atlanta is in trouble. The owners of the G. Clevo, W. J. Mackey, C. Boyle, H. Newell, to locate at Belle Isle Park. franchise are ready to begin, but refuse to The information which it contains is al C. Shaffer, C. Leyb. John Wood. make a move until the street railway compan ways compact, accurate, reliable and offi With Richmond Ed Conuiff. If Louis Blerbaner really intends to- return to ies put up some money, just as traction coa»- cial, as it is the official organ of the great With Dayton C. D. Saltsinarsh, W. W. Watts, base ball he can only come back via St. Louis, pfxnies in other cities do. base ball federation and is also regarded as J. Kennedy, C, Lesh. W. Nichols. which club has him reserved. Chauncy Stuart is going to remain in Brad With Mansfield Ed Beecher, Ed Dalrymple. J. Earl Wagner, Jim Hart and Ed Hanlon ford this season to continue his law studies. He the best authority upon gunf, gunning, RELEASED. lead the major League magnates in practical has refused several .good offers and will put in cycling, billiards and all other clean, health By Pittsburg to Kansas City William Mer- knowledge of plays and players. the summer managing tbe Bradford team in tins ful and legitimate sports. It is absolutely rltt. Still another Frenchman has broken, into proposed Iron and Oil League. unique by reason of the fact tnat there is By Washington to Omaha T. Tucker. base ball. Tlie latest is Sam Vigneux. the Ca Fred Clarke, Charlie Ganzel, Jack Doyle. not a line in it that can be objected to by By Mansfield to Milwaukee Ed Beecher, Ed nadian catcher, signed by Richmond. Tommy CoTCoran, Marty Bergen and Ed Dele the most fastidious, and it can therefore be Dalrymple. Ralph Johnson, the once-noted third base- hanty are major League players who buve prom By Newark to Toronto Joseph Johnstone, T. J. man, is now advance agent for tragedian Walt ising junior brothers that may one day carve a afely taken into the home and perused Sheehan. er WMtesides, touring iu the West. mark in the top base ball ciehe. even by children. It is not possible to keep By Dallas Dominick Mullaney. "There is nothing like the intemperance Ted Sullivan is debating over an offer to ac posted on what is going on in the great and SPECIAL NOTICES. among ball players nowadays that there was cept a franchise in California in the proposed growing domain of sport without SPORTING Brooklyn has withdrawn their selection of 3. ten years ago," says Jimmy Ryan. new league that will represent tbe Occidental LIFE, and it is therefore indispensable to J. Toman, of Auburn, and E. E. Horton, of President B. S. Muckenfuss protests against State in a Class B organization next season. He Syracuse. can also have the Dubuque Club. all who follow, either as patrons or expon Detroit drafts P. J. Moran, of Lyons. the League©s deserting St. Louis and transferr ents, any of the sports above enumerated. N. E. YOUNG, Secretary. ing the spring meeting to New York. Dan Shannon says it is a peculiar fact that Jack Chapman is of the opinion that a sea all the California players in the major I^eaguo Its low subscription rate of $©2.00 per an son at Indianapolis will make pitcher Phil Cor- have nil been fast men on their feet. He in num a rate in accordance with the popu THE NATIONAL. BOARD. coran ready for the Cincinnati team. stances Lange, Van Haltren, Jimmy Fogarty, Tom lar tendency oi the times places it within Kansas City has signed third basemau Brown, Ed Carroll and Phil Knell. the reach of all. President Ebbetts Thinks Brooklyn Hoover, of Dallas, who was considered one of It is authoritatively stated that the West is Entitled to the Vacancy. the best infielders in the Texas League. ern League©s umpire staff has been completed Special to "Sporting Life:" Pittsburg has accepted the terms of out and will be composed of Sheridan Mauassau, fielder L. W. Lippert, late of the Burlington Hr.skell and Cantillon. For some reason Char New York, Jan. 27. The question of electing ley Cushman has been turned down. TO OUR CORRESPONDENTS. a member to the National Board in the place Club, a good hatter and fast base runner. left vacant by the late C. H. Byrne has not Tbe Detroit Club has signed pitcher Billy The Atlantic League president. Mr. E. G. Wittrock and left-handed pitcher Lee Dillard©, Burrows, who tins been managing the Philadel been settled by the National League. C. H. phia Arena, a pugilistic resort, bas withdrawn All correspondents of the "Sporting Ebbetts. president of the Brooklyn Club, said brother of Pat Dillard, of ©the Louisvilles. from that house und will hereafter give bia yesterday that he believed the place belonged The LindeH Hotel has been selected for hold- spare time to Saenger Hall enterprises. Life" are requested to return their cre by rig-ht to the Brooklyn Club until the present Ing the schedule meeting next month in St. term of the Board expired. Ebbetts also stated President Pulliam has decided that tbe dentials for renewal for 1898. Prompt Louis provided there is no change of city. balmy zephyrs of Kentucky are as seasonable for that be would like to assume the duties of the Jack Doyle, has drawn hot fire by bis ill- position on the Board, and from what be said ball ©tossers as the fickle Dixie weather of th« compliance with this request is neces timed remarks anent Mr. Brush©s blacklist reso far South, which means that the Colonels will the chances are that he will b« backed by other lution.. Mr. Doyle is certainly not a diplomat. sary in order to facilitate the annual influential magnates. Ebbetts has been so long probably take their early spring outing in Louis identified, with professional base ball and has Since 1890 Nichols, of Boston, has won 245 ville. labor of reorganizing the correspond learned the inside workings of the game so and lost 128 games. Young, of Cleveland, in the Though the Clevelands will train at Hot thoroughly from the lato Mr. Byrne that hp seme time has a record of 216 won and llt> lost. Springs, Pat, Tebeau is corresponding© with the ence corps, which is, by the way, quite would be able to begin work on the Board with Scrappy Joyce and Jack O©Couitor have a owners of the various ball parks iu Texas with a task, owing to the immense number a thorough knowledge of the various entangling standing challenge to play any team of hand a view of playing his Indians against his questions that have to be considered. ball players in St. Louis for from §5 to .$50 a \ets through Texas during the last of March and of contributors the "Sporting Life" side. first week in April. ONE MORE DEAD. Ex-manager Patsy Donovan has re-signed A Chicago report is to the effect that play has upon its staff. Failure to return with Pittsburg. He expresses himself as satis wright Charlie Hoyt is negotiating to purchase Ball Player Terry J. Donahue Joins fied with the turn of events and the present sit the Chicago Club, the only obstacle being the the old credentials will be considered uation. price; $100,000 is offered and $150,000 asked. a declination of further service as the Great Majority. We are indebted to Manager Jack Chapman Anson, who owns one-eighth of the stock, thinks Special to "Sporting Life:" for a handsome group photo of his famous Meri- $150,000 is a fair price. correspondent. New York. .Tan. 27. Terry J. Donobue, one den team, 1S97 champions of the Connecticut The National League©s inspector >of umpires. of the best-known semi-professional ball play League. John B. Day, has come to the conclusion, after ers in this city, was Instantly killed a few days According to President Vanderbeck. of De looking into the matter carefully, that the ago. © DoHohue had just left an uptown cable car. troit. Bob Alien was not successful as Detroit©s League club owners will be compelled to make ((SPORTING_LIFE^PREMIDMS, and was crossing the down-town track, when manager because he was too lenient with his radical changes in regard to the handling of the 1m was struck by a car. He was thrown sev players. umpire staff and the behavior of the players on eral feet, and when ho was picked up it was Ban Johnson, president of the Western the field. We have pleasure in calling the at found that his neck was broken. Donohue has League, has purchased the release of Tom Tuck The Baltimore papers have begun a systemat tention of our readers to our List of played with all the best teams in and around er acting for some club unknown. Chicago is ic booming of Manager Hanlou for the place on the <-ity. For the past three years .he was a hinted at. the National Board, vacated by the death of Premiums, commencing on page 15 of catcher on tho Century team, and his tine work Pitcher Weyhing has been "subbing" this Mr. Ryrno. They consider that the fact of in this position would undoubtedly have secured winter at the No. U engine house in Louisville. Mr. Hanlon being an active manager would not this issue. Very little difficulty will him a professional engagement had he been Cleveland is now reported as having designs detract from the dignity of the "Supreme Court be experienced, by those who desire ambitious. upon him. of Base Ball." Jimmy Callahan. of the Chieagos, is coach The. St. Louis Club has refused several lib. to secure premiums, in procuring an NEW YORR©S^LEAGUE. ing the Amherst College pitchers, and giving the eral cash offers for pitcher Cnrsey, and will college teaii as a whole pointers in batting and use him as the star pitcher next season, Presi nual subscribers to this journal, and The Circuit Unchanged and the base running. dent Muckenfus* having paved the way to reconciliation. Mr. Muckenfuss wil also ©make owing to the©liberality of the manu Salary Lrfmit Raised. The sale of Perry Werden to the Minneapolis Tim Hurst, a tender of the management ami Special to "Sporting Life:" Club marks the second exit of King Perry from facturers whose goods are described the Major League and his second engagement we are advised that. Tim will accept if he bs Syracuse, N. Y.. Jan. 26. The New York with Minneapolis. given absolute control of the players. in the published lists we are in a posi State League met here yesterday. President Pitcher Pittiuger. of the Bostons, who 1s Farrell was re-elected. The salary limit was Tim Keefe has again gone into the Murphy wintering at New Castle, Pa., says that there tion to deliver a vast amount of valu raised to $800 a month. Auburn. Palmyra, movement, and may again be one of Uncle is a very promising young catcher there named Oanandaigua. Cortland and Lyons stay in the Nick©s family. He is pleading to be accepted Lear, who would prove a find for any minor able property to those who will take a league. O©swego and Utica were offered fran as a Prodigal Son. league club. Pittinger, by the way, 1s de little trouble on our behalf and whom chises, but have not accepted. Their represen The eighth Western League city has neon lighted over being a member of the Boston tatives opposed the small clubs and would like selected, but the-I©-©ky city©s name is withheld team, and intends to do his best to hold his we would wish to compensate, ac Auburn to pull©away and join in a league of temporarily. It is either Omaha or Des Molu.es, own in the League. With that, end in view h« larger towns. The applications of FJmira, Al persumably the latti©i. is training as faithfully as ever to get himself cordingly, for their co-operation. If bany and Troy were laid ou the table. The relations between Manager Ewing and into perfect condition. Jan. 29. SPORTING LIFE. 3
GLENWOOD SPRINGS GRIEVED. A LIBERAL MAN. HASDSJREJOINED. Not Such a Wild and Woolly Com No Better-Hearted Magnate Than ST. LOUIS SIFTIWGS. munity as Pictured. Unfortunate Chris Von Der Ahe. Glenwood Springs, Col., Jan. 22. Editor Those who know the unfortunate ex-presi EASTERN AND WESTERN MINORS "Sporting Life:" In your issue of Jau. 1 dent of the St. Louis Club. Chris Von der THE MOUND CITY WOTS THE Manager Barnie. of Brooklyn, in a very Ahe. will to a man indorse every word in interesting article, descriptive of the tour the following tribute by a Cincinnati con REACH AGREEMENT. of the Baltimore-All American base ball temporary to the noble traits of character LEAGUE 1EETIKG, combination makes tills statement: n a much-abused, much-imposed-upon and "Nearly all the grounds were enclosed, but in much-misunderstood magnate: Glenwood Springs they bad what is known .is "Chris Von der Abe©s record in base ball is The Buffalo Conferees Firmly Opposed the shotgun fence. This was, of course, made remarkable one. He started with little or An Emphatic and Rightful Protest up ,of men with shotguns, and there was no dead nothing; got to the top sheaf of the base ball to the 30-Day Rider in the Proposed hed8"*hill as in the League cities. The people stack, stayed there a long time, and then after Against the Move to Slight a Great turned out in large numbers and they paid 75c. battling gamely and perseveringly against, aw and $1.00 willingly to see us play." ful odds surrendered only when his last gun National Agreement Amendment "Now, we don©t mind being "joshed" a had been fired. Ball Town The lew Club Presi No matter what else may be said of him no bit," and return thanks to Mr. Barnie for one can justly accuse him of cowardice or pe- Eastern League Circuit Now Made up. the many pleasant things he said about us nuriousness. He did not acquire his wealth dent©s Herculean Task. in the "Sporting Life," but beg leave to by being tightfisted or stinting himself in his take exceptions.to "the shotgun fence * * * manner of living. The best room in the best The long-looked-for conference between dele made up of men with shotguns." of hotels was not too good for the St. Louis St. Louis, Mo., Jan. 24. Editor "Hportins gates of the Eastern League and Western "Such expressions create a very chief. He wore good clothes and his bar bills© Life:" I wonder who is responsible for the League relative to National Agreement amend wrong impression about the West. on ordinary occasions ran from .$15 to $20 a suggestion to. change the place of meeting We©ll© wager on two propositions day. ; ; " ot tin- National League r-.nriiig convocation ments and other matters of nlutual interest was with Mr. Barnie: First, that. he Von der Ahe was a high ©roller in all the from St. Louis, as oHgin;;!i,v agreed npou, to held at the Iroquoia Hotel, Buffalo, Jan. 24. never saw , so -closely a contested game, lasting name implies. He was not a gambler, and Greater New York©: Whoever started this The Eastern delegates were P. T. Powers, Mr. two hours and forty minutes, with so- large an probably never bet ovtfv a tire dollar note at malodorous infraction of uu agreed proposi Draper, of Providence; Mr. Bogert, of Milwaukee, audience that was- ruoro peaceful and the players a time on any game of chance, but he was fond tion to give all the League cities the honor and Mr. Kuntzseh, of Syracuse. The Western more impartially applauded. Second, ©that during of pleasure and the company of good fellows. in turn before going back to New York is delegates were President Ban Johnson. Mr. Mr. Barnio©s stay in Gleuwood, and he made nvo and be was more than a prince in ©©standing guilty of an act which has caused consider trips here, that the nearest 1o a "deadly" his turn.© © able uneasiness in local base ball circles. Comiskey, of St. Paul, ana Mr. Vanderbeck, of weapon which lie saw was a "pocket pistol," "You der Ahe rarely ever refused a call for It would bo a direct Detroit.© and it was loaded with liquid, and not lead, alms. If he bud in his possession at the pres ent time the money he has given away to men SLAP AT ST. LOUIS, THE RESULT and to the best, of our knowledge© he was not and one which should not be permitted. I of the conference Was an agreement on all the injured by its contents. The terms and condi dicants and has been filched from him by playing tions of this bet to be mutually agreed upon and on his good-heart edness he would probably understand that such a change could not subjects that were considered. The Joint com paid this fall, when the combination shall play be able to weather his present financial storm. be made; or, rather, would not be mittee, after a thorough discussion of the pro here again. Tbc thanks of all lovers of base "A certain player on the old St. Louis Browns made without the coiusent of the posed National Agreement amendments, unani ball are due to both Barnie and Selee for the was sustained by the charity of Chris during St. Louis Club, and both President Hart, ot enthusiasm which the tour aroused. There will three hard winters. This unfortunate, who was Chicago, and President Bbbt-tts, of Brooklyn, mously agreed not to consent to the riders which have so stated in interviews authorized by provide that "any major League club may loan oe double the number of teams on the Western wrecked by drink, had a houseful of children. slope this year that, there were last. Von der Ahe bought boots for the tots and them aud verified by autograph letters to Presi a player to a minor league club, subject to "Last year Glenwood maintained a first-class frowned the wolf from the threshold. dent Muckenfuss. The latter has published a let recall within 30 days, or that major League amateur ©team during the season, so good, in A certain base ball writer who was instru ter in the local papers insisting upon the original fact, that Barnie wants to get our catcher, Hans- mental in booming th« Browns in the cham assignment being curried out, and guarantees clubs may negotiate with a major League player that he will sustain the reputation of St. Louis at any time and draft him subject to approval ford, but unless he signed him since January 1 pionship days fell ill and was kept from a he hasn©t got him yet. Arrangements are al charity hospital by Der Poss President, Who as a convention city. The holding of after 30 days© trial." ready being made for a team this year. It is footed every bill contracted by the ill reporter. THE- SPRING MEETING It was the sense of the meeting that such hoped to make a circuit, including the cities of "Chris has extended the helping hand to here, due to M©r. Veil der Ahe©s efforts, will be proviso made the last condition of the minor eadville, Aspen, Glenwood Springs and Grand many a brokendown ball player, and evil was great thing for St. Ixmis. It will advertise leagues worse than the first. Messrs. Johnson and unction." 0. A. HENRIE. often returned for the good that came straight our city, bringing many strangers within her from the heart of the generous Teuton." gates. It will create renewed interest in the Powers Were appointed a committee to appear national game in all Western cities, and will before the National League at the spring meet- jaON ORS. boom the local club as nothing else would. Ing and present the objections and pleas against DOOLEY©S DOINGS. The papers will be full of base ball news and the obnoxious provisions grafted by the Na Fort Thomas Will Put a Strong Mili the smoldering embers of a dying interest will tion League on the other concessions recommend tary Team in the Field. Montreal©s Manager Has His Team be kindled info a full flame ot enthusiasm. By all means ed by the National Board at the Philadelphia Fort Thomas, Ky., Jan. 23. Editor "Sporting Ahout Made np. WB MUST HAVE meeting of the League. Life:" Having seen in your paper that the base ball team of Fort Niobrara is putting itself Montreal. Jan. 24. Editor "Sporting Life:" that meeting here. St. Louis is a splendid AN EQUAL SALARY LIMIT. up to be the champions of the army, I thought The Montreal Base Ball team for 1898 has been city, and the man who put his money with froti At the conference the Eastern League delegates I would drop you a few lines in regard to completed. It will be as follows: Dooley, first hand into the general fund to stive base ball that "would-be" base ball team from Niobrara, base; .-..jugart, second base; Barry, short stop; as a business during the Brotherhood fight waa agreed to report to the Eastern League1 a con Henry, third base; Bannon, left field; Miller, a St. Louisan. (Chris Von der Ahe), and St. Louia stitutional amendment making the salary limit and the same time give you an idea of the team we have, which I can assure you is not a centre field; Shearon. right field; two new pitch deserves this honor and must have it. I hope conform to that of the Western League. The slow team, take it "all in all." We would like ers and one new catcher, in addition to McFar- we shall hear no more of switching the plaoe limit is to be .$2090 per month per team, with nothing better than to line up against the would- l.ane. Yerrick and Butler. of meeting. No sensible man should entertain increase to $2125 per month when a playing The Western managers were hot after Shu- the idea ten minutes after proper reflection. It be "Kelly Killers" from Niobrara. In my gart and Miller, and it was only on payment will be held at St. Louis and gentlemen desir manager is employed. opinion they are not as "hot" as they would like to make others think they are, as I am of a very large sum of money that the direc ous of attending will do well to make arrange TO CORRECT AN ABUSE. personally acquainted with a number of the tors of the Montreal Club succeeded in get ments for their railroad tickets without delay. The question of the two Leagues using play Niobrara. "has beens," such as Liuderman, ting their release. Manager Dooley had some ST. LOrlS CLUB AFFAIRS. ers drafted from each other was also considered, trouble in making his selection. Hanlon, of The talk about selling out the St. Louis Club Grimms, Butlitz and Hunter. Baltimore, and Oomiskey, of St. Paul, declared seems to have died out. The public have ap and it was decided that the committee, Messrs. I will now give you an idea what kind of a thnt Shugart was the best available man, parently concluded that Von. der Ahe means Powers and Johnson, when they appear before team we have. We do not pose as champions, but we could make it warm for any such team while others placed their faith in Miller. to retain control of the corporation, although he the National League, shall ask that some rule as Niobrara. The line-up of our team as it shows Dooley promptly bought them both, and this will take no active part in the management of be made by the National League so that it will on paper is as strong a combination of play completes a team that is believed to be ex the business. The masterful Teuton, disgusted be impossible for a major League club to draft ceptionally strong. with the unfair and harsh criticisms which the ers as one could find in the army. Having News was received Saturday morning that ungrateful aud incompetent scribes of the local a man from one of the minor leagues for the held a meeting on New Year©s Day. we elected a conference of Western and Eastern Leagues press have been showering upon, hirh, has con purpose of turning him over to another minor officers as follows: Manager, Lieutenant Huntt; will take place in Buffalo to-day, Jan. 24. Rep cluded to retire in favor of his trusty lieutenant. captain. Sergeant Green. The line-up is. as Mr. Muckenfuss. This young man has had con league club without first giving the club from far as known, as follows: Shannon, Miller, resentatives Will be present from Montreal. J which he was drafted opportunity to take him The conference is for the purpose of discussing siderable experience, but will need something catchers; Ronacker, Kouger, pitchers; Green, the drafting system now in vogue, the prepara besides experience to achieve success. The club back. first base: Burk. second base; Genvin, third tion of the schedule, etc. has been run down and cannot be placed upon NO ACTION TAKEN. base; Ross. short stop; Coller. left field; Wbit- a plane of definite progressiveness at the start. The question of playing an inter-league series tington, centre field: W. S. Credia, right field. The between the champions of the two organizations O:ur team will be known as the Cochran Base READING DATES. Ball Club, which has always been known as TASK IS HERCULEAN, was also considered. It was considered as a but youth laughs at obstacles, and success Is all one of the best amateur base ball clubs in the ManagerLong Announces His Spring the more appreciated when gained after havias desirable innovation, but was left over for fur country. JOHN WHITTINGTON, fought every inch of the way. I think the pub ther action. Co. G. Sixth Infantry. Engagements. lic will w©arrnlv support President Muckenfuss Reading, Pa., Jan. 24. Editor "Sporting in his efforts to biald up the great national The Eastern League Circuit. CU11TIS© SHIFT. Life:" Your correspondent received a letter from game here. I know they indorse his intention The Eastern League improved the opportunity Manager Denny A. Long, manager of the Reading to eliminate racing and other side issues, making afforded by the presence of so many conferees The Original Acmes to he Composed Base Ball Club, now wintering at Lowell, Mass., base ball tiie paramount and only pursuit. He and©he writes: "As yet I have signed but one has had offers of financial assistance from some to hold a special meeting to dispose of the fran of Colored Players Now. player. William A. Holland, who was on the of the solid men of the city and should the chise question. All of the clubs were repre New York, Jan.iary 15. Editor "Sporting team the last week of last season. I cannot say press lend its friendly aid the new president sented by delegates at the meeting, two sessions Life:" The original Acmes, of New York City, just what the make-up of the team will be may not have to throw up his hands in despair being held. The Wilkesbarre Club proved to is the oldest semi-professional club in America, for ©98, but hope to have a winner. So far I and sink beneath the waters of defeat. organizing in 1876, and has presented a team have arranged for Cuban X Giants, April 15; SIGNING OF PLAYERS. the satisfaction of the delegates that it was everv year since. Over a hundred prominent Torontos, April 20, 21. and Montreal, April 22, All the clubs seem to be very alow about financially able to meet its obligations and main plav©ers© throughout the country have appeared 23; also the following open dates to strong- signing plavers. Report says Washington aud tain itself for another season. in the uniform of this team, and at least a clubs or college teams April 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13. Louisville have signed none so far. and President Scranton did not make so good a showing, and score were turned out. including Billy Keeler. H. 16, 18 and 19. Muckenfuss tells ©me he has signed but four up the League therefore decided to enforce its The team has always been composed of white George Goodhart, a well-known Reading base to date. Watkins has sent out contracts, and players.© but this year a picked team Is being ball player, and who covered second base very in a day or two will probablv get all bis men © option and take the franchise. After foreclosure made up from all the best colored players that successfully for the Bloomsburg Club in the in line.© I suppose there will be considerable the franchise was sold to C. D. White, of Utica, can be selected from all parts of the country. Central Pennsylvania League last season, has activity in this direction around the first of on behalf of Rochester parties. The Scranton First-class exhibitions, clean, witty coaching, signed with Charleston. S. C.. Club in the next month. franchise and players will therefore be trans new, neat and clean uniforms, combined with gen- Southern League, to catch and play second JAKE HECKLE Y ferred to Rochester, under control of Mr. White, tlenumly behavior on and off the field, will be base. is in the city for u few days en route for Hot the features. Frank Miller, who has been transferred by Springs. He© tells me that this is the 11th With the noted Charley Morton as manager. The team will be known as the Acme Colorec Philadelphia to Montreal for this season, is consecutive year he has been training down Giants, and it is the intention to play at all also a Reading boy, and is getting into shape for there, and expects to go down for 11 years more. places in any part of the country where protit- the coming season by playing hand ball, at Jake is very fleshy, and his "eagle eye" Is as QUESTIONS ANSWERED. able dates can be arranged. The make-up of this which game he is quite an expert. bright as ever. He is full of vivacity and very team promises to eclipse the playing abilities of popular. Cincinnati inade a ten-strike when any colored club in the country, as players with they got him, for with him the Porkopolltao Appleby. Wilmington. Del. We do not know the great batting and fielding records only have been NASHUA AGGRIEVED intield is equal to the best that can be made. address of Lawrence Kinsella. A letter care signed, the object being to show the American BROTHER. KOELSCH of "Sporting Life" will doubtless reach him. base ball public what wonderful colored players Over Being Rejected hy the New has knocked me out in the matter of Hartman©s Brown, Delhi, N. Y. (1) Apply to Base Ball there are in the country, as compared with England Rulers. feet by showing me that the ex-Brown Stocking white players. Dates are being tilled rapidly, stol IS bases last season more than Collins Editor, Baltimore "Sun." (2; i©es. and fill clubs wishing to book a good attraction Nashua. N.© H.. Jan. 25. Editor "Sporting Lowe. I am squelched. I acknowledge my should write at once to Life-" The annual demand that this city be defeat oi©ilv regretting that I did not see some Reader, New Woodstock, N. Y. Fred Carroll Is HARRY CURTIS, Manager. represented in the New England League by a of those pilfered bags, but they must have in San Francisco. His residence address we do 90S Duaue St., N. Y. good base ball club has been made, and as been purloined on the road. I guess there must not know. usual has been denied. It strikes us as very have Irtwn heaviness in our atmosphere producing THE ONLY TIP O©NEIL queer that this city, with all its brilliant base i lethargic effect on Fred, and doubtless the Wallace. Jamestown, N. Y. Sullivan was not ball prospects, cannot obtain admission to that "aveties of the metropolis will have an enliven unconscious when he was counted out; he was League, while cities that are far inferior in ing effect on him. und under the masterly tute simply exhausted. Objects to Lightweights Appropri this respect were much sought for. lage of rnv friend. It appears to all lovers of base ball here as Waller New York city. Forty-three games of ating His Famous Title. BILLY JOYCE, Montreal. Que.. Jan. 23. Editor "Sporting though a certain clique has gotten entire con the iron-armed Ilarlmnn muy sr/aich those which 27 were won, 12 lost and four tied. life-" I notice in week before last©s issue of trol of that organization, and are using it for third-base laurels from the brow of Coliins. "©sporting Life" an article from a correspondent their own personal benefit, but there will come Yes the St. Louis team was demoralized, but C. A. B., Yalesville. Conn. The Spalding ball. at Montgomery. Ala., that Tip O©Neill, for a time, and it will be before the end of next so ©was Baltimore before ILinloti grubbed it merly with the St. Louis Browns, had been season, when Nashua will be much sought for from the maelstrom of continuous defeat, and Beneficial to the Game. secured as manager. Wish you would kindly to strengthen the weak spots in that league. may not someone be found Tim H.irst, for in contradict this. It seems strange that every and then we will have something to say. and stance who will bi> able to do the hero act fur "From advices received by my father from ball player whose name happens to be O©Neill won©t forget the treatment we have received St Louis": I hope and believe so. the coas^ I should judge that the trip of the should call himself Tip. One Tip died in Lon from these people in the past. B. M. STUART. Barnie-Selee teams will give base ball a new don Can a few years ago, and when I would The well-known catcher. John Ryan, of this lease of life in California next season.© says meet friends that I had not met for some time city, has received several offers from fast Ways and Ways. Secretary Robert Young. "Certain capitalists tr>ev would take me for a ghost. The Chicago minor league, clubs, but has accepted none as in ©Frisco Sacramento and Los Angeles iirf vet. -as he is in no hurry to sign. Captain Hush Puffy, of Boston, is keeping Record" last spring had me dying of consump down to weight this winter by skating, Other now making an effort to organize a league, and tion Wishing you and the "Life" every suc- " Nashua has a left-handed pitcher who is a the prospects of a flourishing bsisc ball or comer. His name is Julius /Jnimermau. aud the i players are taking on weight by getting *>u ganization of six or eight clubs ou the coast are i <*»; I remain, **«$* g™^ (T1P) . club that gets him will have a wonder. I "skates." (exceedingly bright." LIFE. Jan- 29.
his battings to make him a star of the first Cleveland after all. Mr. Robison had a long talB degree, at least so I thought. Maybe he didn©t with him the other day and urged him very impress Philadelphians that way. strongly to reconsider his determination to go MINOR MENTION. GLEYELMDCHATTER elsewhere. MeKean had never threatened to On the side, did New York let Wilson go to quit the diamond rather than remain, but bad St. Louis, or was that deal Holmes, Dormelly an idea he could do himself better justice else and $3500? ...... where. There is little going on around town just nq.w THE PLAN TO MOVE UP THE CATCHER Johnny Wagner, of this city, who played oa but the indoor games", and those "attract armfes the Corning, N. Y., .team up to the time of dis- of cranks who make twice as much, noise a;s-v-»| bandment last season, has just signed a contract the Outdoor games The indoor pitchers .art IS POPULAR, with San Antonio, Tex. He will play in th.« frightfully speedy. This was shown a nl-gtat outlield. or two ago, when one of them had 24 strike President Robison declares that McAlIister will outs, and the ball came so fast that Eddie be one of his regular pitchers the coming season. O©Meara, formerly Cleveland©s catcher, had no Mysterious Movements ol the Robisons Signed contracts are expected to come in less than 12 passed tells. rapidly this week. So far Creiger has been the Walter Lyon. a fast local third base-man, only one to return bis contract unsigned, and ha will go to Milwaukee, it is said, to replace More Trades Are Being Con is expected to reconsider when he receives Mr. Bert Myers. Lyon is a corking third basemau. Robison©s kindly letter. a fair totter and a lightning" base-runner©. HP Tebemi will visit MeAleer at Youngstown soon CHICAGO GLEANINGS. was on the champion Fall River team of 1890 sidered "Cy" Young Getting Rich after his arrival from Hot Springs, and urge and did very well. W. A. PHELON, JR. him to reconsider bis announced purpose to leave the diamond forever. Minor News and Mention. Hecht and Douovan. the local battery signed LYTLE©S LULUS. by Mobile, are at work in a gymnasiam. Cleveland, Jan. 24. Editor "Sporting ELMER. E. BATES, New Castle©s Manager Has His Team Life:" Cleveland patrons of the game have About Made up. one favor to ask of the magnates. They PATERSON PLEASED. New Castle, Pa., Jan. 26^-Editor "Sporting will be quite happy, if the moguls at the Life:" "Pop" Lytle, the manager, has com spring meeting will© club to death the prop Manager baroque Announces Four But February 1st Will Tel) the Tale pleted his team, and the new men signed are as osition to move the pitcher three feet near teen Men Signed. follows: Tim O©Rourke, for second; Charley er the slab. There is no question about Smith, late of Wilkesbarre. for third; W. H. the present distance being a killing cue, Paterson, N. J., Jan. 24. Editor "Sporting ol Anson©s Future Splendid Young Zink, first base; John Barclay, catcher, late of but it is popular, nevertheless. It means Life:" Only a few more weeks and the season Reading; W. S. Woodside, pitcher, late of New Al one continual battle between the pitcher of ©98 will bo here, and to say that the cranks bany, Ind.; P. H. Morgan, pitcher, late of Jef- are patiently waiting for the time is putting Material Available For the Next fersonville, Ind.; Theo. Guese, pitcher, of Wapa- and batter, without a handicap on either. it mildly. A letter from Manager Sam La koneta; outfielder Joe Rickert, late of Youngs- A MUCH BETTER INNOVATION Rocque. received the other day says that he town, and Ashenbaeh, late of Dayton. The old would be the adoption of the plan to keep has signed some fourteen men and expects to have Manager of the Team, men on the team -are: Catcher. Donovan; pitch the catcher close up, to the- batter during a, strong aggregation. What we lacked in ©97 ers. Smith, Hewitt, Miller; Russell, first base; the entire game, Cleveland©s great bracv will be one of our strong points this season I short, Natress and Pete Somers and Lytle. of catchers Zimmer and O©GOniior would mean hitters. We have Heidrick, Hardesty, La Chicago. Jan. 24. Editor "Sporting L-lfe:" THE NEW GROUNDS. mid such an arrangement no hardship. This Rocque, Jacobs, Johnson, Lippert, Hughes, "Until Jan. 31, when Anson©s contract ex The New Castle grounds that are being con plan would have the result of reduc Noyes, Hunt, Delehanty and several more, all pires, no definite steps concerning the man structed by the traction company are well under ing the time required to play u game from ten of whom are good for a .325 gait. Our pitchers, agement of the Chicago Club for the season way, and for the past ten days twenty teams and to twenty minutes, and as this is one of the it must be acknowledged, are the strongest in will be taken. Mr. Burns has not been ap double that number of men have been at work main objetcs to be secured by moving the the League, and when once the Paterson team, proached on the subject as yet. although leveling off the grounds ami preparing for the pitcher nearer the plate it would accomplish is made known those who are nov,- picking win 1 have the highest esteem for him, both a.* building of the new grand stand, the plans of the same purpose in a much better way. It is ners will stop for a moment and consider. I a uian and manager, aaid have kept track which are being prepared by a Boston architect, a fact that the game needs au innovation each am requested by Manager La Rocque not to name of his record in the East." the same one who built the buildings at Cascade season, and no more popular one could be sug all the men signed for a week or so, as he ia Park. The new buildings will be located just still angling for one or two crackajacks and Jim Hart must have given out the above gested than requiring the catcher desires to have everybody under cover before statement 16T.3, times since the League eight minutes of a ride from the centre of TO DIVIDE HONORS the city, and they will be the finest in the presenting his aggregation to the public. The meeting, and yet people seem to persistently with the pitchers in doing the heavy work inci men will be ordered to report about March 31, State, not excepting those of the big League. The dental to ttie game. The Robisons, Frank De publish Ansou as already out of the Chi home plate will be 340 feet from any fence, so so that they may become acquainted with ef-h cago Club and Tom Burns as practically that home runs will be almost out of the ques flass and M. Stanley, were in Indianapolis other before the first exhibition game, which ia, installed. Of course, there can be no doubt, tion so far as knocking the ball over the fence is again this week, in conference with the Cincin scheduled for April 2. ou looking over the whole Held of base concerned. nati magnate. President Robison does not care EXTEN.SIVE IMPROVEMENTS ball men. that WILL BE ALL RIGHT. to talk about this meeting, although he admits will be made on the local grounds, one of the TOM BURNS The traction company estimates the© cost of that the St. Louis situation was talked over. added improvements being a" new dressing room would be the best logical suc the new .grounds at SSOOO.. The team will also Vice President Stanley Robison committed him 33 feet long, containing all the modem appli cessor of Anson. His knowledge of be the finest uniformed in the league, for they self sufficiently, to-day to say that it was a ances, such as shower baths, individual lockers, players, his long experience right here in Chi will be dressed in a manner in keeping with the shame to keep a losing club in St. Louis, when and such other necessaries that will add to the cago, afltl all his©general qualities, make him grounds used. Each man is©expected to wear a a franchise in that city could not only comfort of the players. I have heard from our the best available man in America for the necktie when at home, and the home uniform BE MADE A KLONDIKE, famous southpaw, Alex. Jones, and he informs job. But he isn©t there yet. 1 believe that he will be of some white cloth, with fancy trim but when visiting teams might have a barrel me that he has entirely recovered from his will be. but, ns Jim Hart reiterates, nothing mings. of money to show for their trips to the Mound recent attack of typhoid fever, and will be hi has been definitely done, and nothing will be city. Mr. Robison added that, although the better shape than ever when he reports. Leou done till the 1st of Feb. So let it rest. The MOBILE MOVING. P.rowus attracted very meagre audiences in Viau, our star right hander, is keeping lu straw has been thrashed over twenty times, and Cleveland, last season, they were paid more splendid shape, and can be seen daily taking the cranks might as well repose contented. One for any one of the games they played in this a fifteen-mile spin across thec ountry. Viau, by thing that gives us much confidence in Burns Manager Kelly Adtls Three More city than Cleveland received for the the way, is very popular in this city, and the is the success of his protege, Players to His lloster. FIRST SERIES OF GAMES fact that he is the possessor of a sweet tenor JIMMY CALLAHAN. in St. Louis, when base ball excitement was j vo^e makes much sought after. He ex- Mobile, Ala., Jan. 23. Editor "Sporting Life:© poets to sing the title role in a comic opera Callahan was from the Springfield team before Three more promising players have acceptet popularly supposed to be at white, heat. If the he struck the Western League, and Burns long St. Louis franchise and club are disposed of it to be given hi April for the benefit of the hos Manager Kelly©s terms during the past week pitals. ago tipped him to Hart as a sure comer. He and contracts have been forwarded them. Thej is very safe to assert that Mr. Robison will not only won Hart©s admiration, but captured are: .Orrin Woodruff, catcher and outfHladr o have an interest in the rejuvenated Browns. MINOR MENTION. . stern old Anson from the jump, and now owns Cincinnati, and a nephew of Harry Vaugbn, o TOO DEEP A PROBLEM, The. reported Ineligible list is the cause of a large section of the town. We also feel sure of the "Reds," with. Indianapolis last year. Shir Just why the club owners should decide to con©s1d..ii able gossip among the local fans. Wil H bright future for Walter Woods, for Burns hold the spring meeting in New York instead of liam Smink, who finished the season with Hart ley Thompson, catcher, of Ijouisville, who playec ford last year, is one of those on. the anxious has tipped him, too, -as a wonder, and says he last year in the "Blue Grass League;" he is i St. Louis is too deep a problem for me to solve. le> just as good as Callaban, Rather odd how one of the men recommended to Manager Kellj If the game needs booming anywhere on earth seat. Smink is well liked ©in Patt/ison, and his quietly by Pete Daniels. The hist of the trio, but bj it. is in St. Louis. Admitting the proposition many friends would like to see him in the WOODS no means least, is a, cracker-jack pitcher who that it will help the game in New York, helps League this year. i was sprung upon us. and how he escaped the has played in the Eastern League two seasons it everywhere, isn©t it about time that Mr. I notice that Jake Wells 1s the first Atlantic) attention of the Eastern drafters. The man, and also a short while in the Atlantic League Freedman©s husky aggregation was allowed to League maragHr to complete his team. No according to the Kasteru League averages, hit He had offers from Richmond, M mtreal ard shift for itself, while some of the weaker cities doubt that Jake has a good club, and he has second, Dan Brouthers alone- preceding him. Minneapolis, but prefers to play South tht were toned up a. bit? the best, wishes of the writer for his success. fielded finely and pitched some good ball as O©CONNOR FOR TAYLOR-NOT Richmond turns out larger crowds than any other coming season; his name is withheld at hi city in the circuit, and certainly they deserve well. Yet nobody seemed to know about him. personal request. I find paragraphs still floating around in the This terrific batter and good all-around player East crediting Mr. Robison with a desire to ex a good team. With a good club in Richmond Bradley, the third baseman, signed by Manager e\ery club in the Atlantic League profits there escaped any notice until Burns gave Jim Hart Kelly, is having some trouble in getting hi change O©Connor for Jack Taylor. I showed the quiet tip that he was the right thing. Now, release from the Burlington Club. He. hold ,one of these clippings to Sir. Robison to-day. by. months after the drafting, the Chicago cranks a note of theirs for salury which is long past "I not only would not give O©Connor in even What is this I see about Bert Eltom playing have suddenly awakened to full knowledge of due. and they cannot therefore legally held him. exchange for Taylor," said the owner of the with Norfolk. Can it be possible that this is the fact that a good thing has been acquired. Manager Kelly says he will have to play with Cleveland Club, -©but you may add that I would the same" Eltorn that was with Paterson in ©96 V He promises to be just what we needed, and, Mobile if he plays at all this season. not trade him for the whole St. Louis team. I If it is, Norfolk has a slugger from Sluggerville. with Isbel.© will make about the hottest pair of In my next letter I hope to speak at greater regard O©Counor as, next to Tebeau, the most Charley Dooley, manager of the Montreal Club, prizes imaginable. length on tbe abilities of Woodruff and Thomp valuable player in a close pinch in the entire feels very happy over the acquisition of Miller, ISBEL, son. Now that Quincy has tin-own up tin National League. At least a dozen times last the second baseman, secured from the Phillies. by the war. Is Incorrectly marked in the official sponge, Manager Kelly may make a deal with year he was called to the bat when a hit meant Dooley©s men will report in Paterson about Western League averages. In the batting records victory, and he never failed to make it." March 25. and will open tbe season with the one or two good men who were with that club locals, playing on April 2 and 3. Following them he in only credited with fifty-one games, and a last year. VICTOR T. LOEWENSTEIN. THE SPRING TRIP. corresponding number of times at bat. Yet Captain Tebeau is at Hot Springs, but Is es- conies Brooklyn, on the Sth and 9th; Syracuse ou in the fielding column he is given 72 games in HAMILTON HAPPENINGS. pected up some day this week. When he comes the 10th; Genuine Cuban Giants, April 11; Syra the outfield, and no misprint either, for the the date of the spring training trip will be de cuse, April 13 and 14; Montreal. April 15, number of pntouts given him could not have cided upon. It is probable the Indians will 1C and 17, and Toronto, April 22. 2,"} and 24. been made in fewer games. Evidently the bat Dickering With a Few of Last Sea leave for the Springs about Starch 7. If any We have open April 4, 5, 0, 7. 12. 18, 19, 20 and ting averages are way off on young Isbel. player is left behind it will be Charley Ziinmer, 21, and secretary of the club, William L. Dill, Woods, I figure, will take his place regularly son©s Crackerjacks. would like to hear from all clubs who con Hamilton, Can., Jan. 27. Editor "Sporting who declared to Mr. Robison Saturday, when In left, and his batting will be a great factor he voluntarily walked into the office to sign template playing exhibitions at this time, and In the general work of the team. Isbel will Life:" J. Marr Phillips, who led the short stops who are In the vicinity of New York. UNO. in tbe Canadian League in 1897, and who is at his contract, that he was ready to go behind the take a turn as a pitcher. bat at a moment©s notice, if the League season THE INFIELD. present assistant manager for the Hams, was should open right away. AN ACHING VOID. Burni, I fancy, will try Barry McConnick last week on a player bunt for taU-nt for. the Blackies for the coming season, and is reported M©ALEER©FOR RYAN. on third for one reason if no other. MeCormick, The rumor is persistently circulated here that Phil Schriver in Washington "Star." in the morning of his base ball career, is as to have signed pitcher George Bradford and out near a duplicate of Tom Burns nineteen years fielder Jongalton, or last season©s Guelphs a deal will be made with Chicago whereby Oh, where©s the use of sunshine on a January Congaltcn .-s certainly the star outfieide©i of last Jimmy Ryan will come to Cleveland in ex ago as one pea is of another. He has the same change for McAlepr and a small bonus T©h day. , motions, the same throw, and all of Tom©s old- season©s Canadian league. CongaHon did , phe When shadows romp at hide-and-seek and bid nomenal work in 1S97. In forty-six games he Youngstown man wrote me several days a^o time ways, barring the head, and he©ll get that he was out of the game for good, but sfr you join their play; : that in a while. Everett may then be sent to Was at bat 179 times, and made 57 hits and When trembling twigs seem eager to reyivfy crossed the inbber 35 times. Bradford, although Robison looks upon this as a statement inciden tirst, as his batting and base running are faster tal to mid-winter, and likely to be withdrawn the scene than Decker©s corresponding qualities. Decker, he failed to distinguish himself did remarkable And another southern zephyr would 7 awake the ork. He stands twenty-ninth in the list of with the first breath of spring. Last season honest, hard-working, the best first baseman in Ryan used every argument with Tebeau to in vernal green. the land, has never had a fair chance to show hitters, with .2G9, and third among the pitchers. Adown the winding highway is a curling, dusty his skill in Chicago, has in all his years in George Jennings. of last season©s champion duce him to affect a deal whereby he could Waterloos, is giving exhibitions almost every join the Indians. That Ryan is dissatisfied shroud, this town never been given a full season at the with Chicago is known as well in that citv as W*here the country wagon travels, like Jove©s Initial bag. evening in McDonald©s pool room. chariot, on a cloud. WALTER THORNTON, Billy Baker©s contract arrived from Rockford. in Cleveland. And as MeAleer is also anxious [11., last Wednesday. The hard-hitting catcher to make a shift the trade is by no means Im But the pageantry is missing and the people©s our left bander, writes 1©rom Snohomish. Wash., probable loud acclaim; , that be won©t play ball at all this year unless attached his autograph and mailed same to You©re sad because there Isn©t any be gets a fat raise in salary. He won©t get Manager Varney Anderson, and now the popular txn-, T7" JUNO©S REAL ESTATE. base it. and I think he will play ball. catcher is a full-fledged Western Association While ©Cy \ouag is splitting rails and drink ball I notice that Vanderbeck, the jolly Detroiter, jlayer. ing hard cider down in Tuscarawas County his Jimmy Reardon, for many seasons a promi real estate at the east end is steadily advanc game. Is chasing round for a first baseman. As he al ing in value. A section of the new ©boulevard ready has four superb outfielders, besides his nent professional player, will most likely re-enter And so In gloom we sit and watch the after Chicago find, Jack Hendricks, I would sug the professional ranks the coming seaspn. skirts the big pitcher©s property, and has boosted To the managers of the new International it in value several thousand dollars. Occasionally noons aglow gest that lie convert the latter into a first base- the opinion is expressed that the big fellow has With faint and fond suggestions of the joy wa man, as the boy is plenty big enough, built by lieague. Dear Sirs: Raise the salary limit one long to know. nature for the job, and the possessor of a pair umd©.vd and fifty dollars per month; keep Guelph, retrograded. It must be remembered however Of fins that can haul in all kinds of wild throws. he 15-cent town, out of the circuit, and make that the greatest game pitched on any diamond And the ripple of the river as It shimmers far the towns composing the league place a deposit ast season was the one in which "Cy" of- away THE WESTERN* LEAGUE AVERAGES iciated near the wind-up of the race when Lightly mocks us as we linger at the casement were carefully studied by the cranks. It was of $500 that they will finish the season. A. A. day by day. evident that Cincinnati had bagged the very he shut out the Re
by the president of each club can the evil be not for the newspapers he would never hav« stamped out known of his sale to Cincinnati. Not a word There is perhaps no player in the League who has be received from either Comiskey or Ewing, can bat righl or left-banded with as much THE CAPITAL. and he has no idea what position he is expected effectiveness as George Davis. te play .next season. He is ambitious to play Big, whole-souled Jouett Meekin 18 shooting with the Reds, and thinks he Avill be able ta game in old Indiany. keep up with the procession. He left last w*ek Hawley and Rbines will be watched with i THE WAGNERS1 LIBERAL POLICY TO to visit relatives in Punisutawney. Pa. considerable interest next season by the Gin- | From other sources 1 learn that McBride la cinnati and Pittsburg fans. The I©orktown \ not at all pleased with his treatment by Comis cranks are shaking hands with themselves, and BE MAINTAINED. key. Last spring ho could have gone to Kan consider that they have a. cincb OB that part sas City at much better salary than St. Paul Of of the deal. Hawley©s speed is acknowledged, fered him. Comiskey promised him $125 extra but in other respects Billy Rhines is his pe«r. if his season©s work Van-anted it. Erery one U "Ewing worked Rhines far too much last sea- Money and Brains Are Available to familiar with MeBrkle©s great work in the on." said Arnoa R«sie. when the Reds were Western League last year, but nat a cent did he ere last. WM. F. H. KOELSCH, get of the sum promised him, while Comiskey Strengthen the Blues Some.Resnlts garnered anywhere from $1000 to $1500 for his release. And yet we wonder how some men TORONTO TIPS. ol the Club©s Annual Meeting The manage to line their purses! JOHN HEYDLKIi. iVhy the Big League Race Will be In THE POLO GROUND IMPROVEMENTS teresting to Irwin©s Constituents. Capital as a Nursery o! Fast Players. INJUSTICE TO CL.ARKE. Toronto, Jan. 25. -Editor "Sporting Life:" ?he Famous Pitcher Maligned in ©he Toronto base ball enthusiasts will be very Washington, D. C.. Jan. 24. Editor WELL RECEIVED. !t:cb interested next season in the race for honors "Sporting Life:" -The annual meeting of His Own Home. 7 the different clubs in the National League, in- Oswego, Jan. 24. Editor "Sporting Life:" smuch as the majority of our last season©s ag- the stockholders of the National Base Ball he sensation of the week in this city was the regation will be found utilizing their utmost Club, of Washington, D. C. (Limited), was ublieation of an article in the "Oswego Daily A Door Tender Who Knows a Thing or fforts endeavoring to safely connect themselvesc held at Alexandria, Va., Tuesday morning ©lines" in which "Dad" Clarke, the well-known u the fast company in whicli they are sched- last. Twenty-eight of the twenty-nine itcher, was mentioned as the chief actor. The led to appear. shares of the club©s stock were represented, rticie in question stated that Clarke- while at Two The Effect ol Consolidation BALTIMORE ACHIEVEMENTS, the only absentee being Chas. Slagel, of he theatre visiting Mr. John Gorman. of the nferring that Dan McGann will be ensconsed this city. The election of officers resulted Mr. Beaue from Boston" Company, became in- an first base, will be most eagerly watched by as follows: President, George Wagner; vice olved in an altercation with the local stage on the Metropolitan Clubs Why he followers of the game here, as the big president, Ed win Sutherland; secretary and manager and was unceremoniously ejected. The ellow made himself exceedingly popular by his manners and ability, also scoring the local club treasurer, Earl Wagner; board of direc rticie was slurring and designed to hold "Dad" the League Should Meet in New York. lany victories with his prowess at the bat. tors, George Wagner. Edwin Sutherland, ip to ridicule. An additional reason of our patrons interesting Earl Wagner, Herman Wagner and A. S. IT WAS FALSR. hemselves in the Oriole aggregation is the fact Johnson. Mr. James Caton, in whose of The following evening "Dad." in an article in Ne\v York, Jan. 25. Editor "Sporting hat infielder Demont and outfielder O©Brien fice the meeting was held, was re-eleoted ©The Daily Palladium" denied the story as it Life:" Matters of base ball interest are lave been connected with Toronto at different Virginia representative. The report of ippeared in "The Times," and declared his in- exceedingly quiet just now, but President jeriods of their career, and are by no means Earl Wagner showed the season eution of placing the matter in the hands of Frecdman is not neglecting the affairs of orgotten by their legion of admirers here. of ©97 to have been a fairly n attorney. Your correspondent, as a disinter- the club, despite the fact that, much of his THE WASHINGTON AGGREGATION, successful one financially for the Washington sted person, has made a thorough investigation, time is taken up in connection with the if course, will have an abundance of supporters Club, and that, aside from paying for the ex f the whole affair and finds there is no t©ounda- lere, for on their payroll are to be found pitch- tensive improvements at National Parli, a tidy ion in the case at all©. The whole n-ouble arose .Surety Company, of which he is director. >y a friend of Clarke, a local player, who ac- The office of the latter company adjoins :rs, catchers, inflelders and outfielders that have sum remained in the club treasury. paved their advance into the "papa" league, by A WISE MOVE. ompanied him on his visit to Mr. Gorman, bo that of the base ball club, and the ever doing service in this Canadian burg. oming involved in an altercation with the active Andrew Freedman, plays a sort of Instead of declaring the usual dividend, how tage manager, in which he got decidedly the On the pitching staff will be found a new as- ever, it was decided to adopt the most commend dual role in great shape. The announce lirant for honors in the person of "Willie" Di- vorst of it. Clarke all this time being engaged able policv of setting aside the profits of the n conversation with Gorman in his dressing ment made last week to the effect that the leen, a most athletic young man, who in the past season for the purpose of further strength "L" road people will probably build a new jpinion of most Eastern League scribblers was ening the club, and it is pretty well understood oona and having n& inkling of what had taken station at the main entrance to the Polo ,he star twirler of Powers© organization last that the main object of rhis fund is the pur lace. grounds was received with enthusiasm by a season. If "Willie" ain©t strong enough for J. chase of another reliable pitcher, if such a THE WHOLE STORY long suffering base ball public. Earle©s conglomeration of ball toss^rs, jumbled appears to be due to a desire of a certain pipe- ip from everywhere, why our slab contains thing is possible. hitting reporter on "The Times," who has PRESIDENT FREEDMAN THE DEAL vinced a decided antipathy to Clarke, and who has no doubt been uiging the "L" people oom for the young artist that hails from Pro- irietor Kuntzseh©g village. for the Baltimore trio was heartily J1 approved, has taken this method to vent his spite. Such, in the matter, and it is to be hoped that they Catcher James McGuire also served his ap- aud altogether it was the most enthusiastic action was, to my way of thinking, decidedly will build the station. Another help to the jrenticeship under the tuition of Charles Cush- meeting ever held by the local club owners. In irutal, as Clarke is human, and has some regard cranks, especially those residing north of Fifty- nan way back in the old time boom of ©87. the afternoon a board of directors meeting was or the feelings of his family. ninth street, will be the change from the lobster "Cooney" Snyder, the big husky catcher, who held at National Park, at which several proposed DIRTY BIRDS. transportation of the Eighth avenue horse car was included in Mr. Wagner©s wholesale ground improvements were discussed. It Is a singular fact that Oswego seemingly to the underground trolley system. That line smuggle, will perhaps interest us Torontonians Up to the time of this writing Earl Wagner las no use for anyone born and bred here who transfers passengers east and west down Broad more than any of the rest on account of his has not signed one of his score of players, at achieves any degree of success in the athletio way, and as the trolley will be in running being a full-fledged "Canuck," of local parentage. least no contracts havj reached League head world. For years this has been the case not only order by spring the cranks will be far better :f "Coorjey" can snap the ball around the Na quarters. No trouble, however, is anticipated in with Clarke, but with others. "Dad" Clarke may off in the matter of transportation than last tional League bases as opportunely as he did in getting the John Hancocks of the boys, and very mve his faults. Who has not? But nevertheless year. When Joyce©s men begin to cling to first ;his League his success will be assured and his likely the Senators© contracts will be promulgated le is the only ball player who hailed from this place and lead a stern chase the transportation in. oae batch. own who ever made a name for himself. Every facilities will lie none too adequate to accom services will be most valuable. THE WAGNER BOYS. PRESIDENT YOUNG season this same crowd of cigarette-smoking modate the multitude. From present appearances "Germany" Wagner news gatherers predict Clarke©s finish. Blit in THE KNOCK ON THE DOOR. jvill be utilized at third base, thereby in- has now been sojourning for a fort-light in balmy spite of all these dire predictions the unparallod The tender of the little private gate at the Florida. A letter received from him to-day at luding another member of our last season©s League headquarters conveys the welcome intel ©Dad" continues to pitch good ball, and in the I©olo Grounds last season was a man named ©hot spuds." "Germany" (who is a brother of >ig League at that. Delxmg. This individual was a sort of character Harris"), is a most successful batsman, and ligence that the League©s chief is enjoying the IN AN INTERVIEW reader, and held that he could discover the dis best of health, and participates in daily nsning aroved a fairly good man on our infield. and hunting excursions along the Indian River. with your correspondent, Clarke expressed grenfc position of the various players by their knocks Although it is by no means a. settled fact on the little door. "The first time Jake Beck- hat McHale will be given a regular position The thermometer the other day, he writes, reg ley hammered on the door," said De Long, "I ;n the Washington outfield it is surmised here istered 78 degrees in the shade. Nothing is knew that he would not stay in New York chat his opponents for the position will have to said about his schedule work, and it is quite never been known to pick on a newspaper articlo long. He had the same wild knock that Jack 3e way up in all departments of the game to likely he is waiting for more definite information >efore, but this slanderous falsehood is more Boyle and other hot-tempered players have. I irevent "Rabbit" from being selected by Man- from several clubs as to Sunday games. Mr. and than he cares to have laid at his door. Clarke got so that I could tell pretty much just what jger Brown as a regular. So you see the cause Mrs. Young are not expected to return from the ©eels that a great injustice has been done him* as player was outside before opening the door. I of the reason why we should watch Washing South until the middle of next month. bis article has been copied by Syracuse and also had a feeling that Doheny would have ton©s advance toward the top of the first di- THE LEAGUE MAGNATES©
suit of clothes,© that Cincinnati will finish the maggots, with which bait we are unworthy season ip front of Baltimore. . Must have a deal to fish. of confidence. <*' - . BUT A PUBLIC SPORT Peitz loft Monday for Hot Springs, where he is a public trust, and this grime of base ball and Beckley will boil out and get in condition ia onlv loaned to .these people as a business fo>p the season.--© ©: ©.--. ; - enterprise. Their njenopoly of it is simply tol Some disappointment is felt here over the erated as long as they dou©t spoil it. and when transfer of the League meeting from St. Louis THE BALTIMORE ORACLE TOUCHES they begin to do that, and make it unattractive, to Nov.- York. then the least that can be done is to protest, Secretary Lloyd is diligently hunting for the and the most \a to try and rescue it and put 16 residence of Algy McBride these days, that a MANY SUBJECTS, in other hands. contract may be forwarded to him. Dodgast an idiot anyway. F. E. GOOD WIN. An imbecile is, comparatively to him, a whol« female seminary. Still Harping on Chicago©s DaWen- And what in fehe name of the great horned THE IRON7 -OIL LEAGUE. spoon is the use of punishing the players for the faults of the magnate-umpire combination. Fine Warren Has at Last Wakened the More Wonderful Attributes ol the the umpire if he don©t fine the players, and tihen CINCINNATI CHIPS. Slumbering Fellow Towns. have Old Nick fino the maggots if they don©t make the players pay their fines. Warren, Pa., Jan. ^4. Editor "Sporting Life:" Only Manager Discovered Sarcasm Then get some one to fine Nick. I have reason to be convinced that the "Sport- THE FACT- trig Life" is a great advertising medium. In at Expense ol the Brush Resolution, IS that the maggots have made such bluffs of THE LOCALS STILL WORRIED B! my letter two weeks ago wore expressed my ideas fining and awful things in the rules already on the reorganization of the Iron and Oil that the men see it don©t go and are therefore RUMORS OF TRADES, League. Since whicb time I have been deluged Baltimore, Md.. Jan. 25. Editor "Sporting given more license by It. If they would make with Setters from players and manngers. all Life:" Last week you asked "what wii; the fines a go and then make up a system of anxious to play in or manage the Warren team. Hanloii do with Al. Maul?" and you might rewards to offset the fines they would get more A few managers of other clubs write fof dates. have answered yourself but you didn©t good work out of the men than they do now. The Latest Miller-Thompson Yarn- The Postmaster has tnken the matter up, and all Suppose you offered Johannie McGraw $100 base ball literature is put in my box at the ©trade him for Dahlen." You haven©t the to keep his mouth shut for a month, just as an post -office. If this thing keeps up 1 shall have least idea that Ned Haulon don©t know experiment, and fined him ten every time ha Trouble in Signing Some ol the to hire a secretary, and at any rate, shall have what to do with him, have you': Just see opened it. © to insist .oh an enclosure of a, stanip if a reply what he paid for Willi-e Keeler the king of Why. the maggots would be ahead of the game. is desired. them all Hugh Jenuiugs. the prince-of the And yet John .would feel good. Players The Weeding-Out Process WARREN WILLING. terrestrial realm: Joe Kelley, Jake iSteuzel ALBERT MOTT. There "Is no doubt of the readiness of Warren in fact, th* Whole- outfit. to enter the League when formed. Almost every What will he do with Al. Maul? Now Due Burke©s Fate Settled, man. woman and child that I meet aska me Buy the whole Quaker infield with him if STAR SCINTILLATIONS. for the latest news, and all are anxious for the success! of the .undertaking.: Bradford, Oil City you don©t look out. ©.-.-, ..A© Surplus of Good PitelierSH-Old Cincinnati. O.. Jan. 24i Eiitor "Sporting and Erie are ripe for the game. So far Oleac, Didn©t he get MoGann for Doyle, Life:" If \ve are to believe half the rumors Titnsville, Jamestown and Meadville have not De .. Montr©eville for Reitz and McJames . fpi Players Re-Signing, Etc. Miid guesses of .-press and know-it-alls, about been heard from. A meeting will be called early Amole? . . . Syracuse, N. Y.. Jan. 24. Editor "Sporting the only players who at pyesent are tnera- in February to set the League on its feet., I What are you talking about? Life:" Matters relative to the local team are bers ol tue Cincinnati team to go South would suggest Warren as the place of meeting, The fact is that © .. running smoothly. We have fitcher Horton with are McPhee and Bwing. The rest have all as it is centrally located, and easier of access YOU ARE! NOT ONTO THE RACKET. us once ngain in consequence of the. action of been traded, so ©tis safd. to all the other cities than is any other place John T. Brush©s Heavenly Twin rule is going the Brooklyn Club in recalling the draft money Regularly every morning before break in the proposed leasue. to make© the personnel of a team uncertain already paid in. Of course the owner of the AN ^OBJECTION. What is the good of a team of Doyles, Me club and Manager Buckenberger are glad to fast, unless weather conditions are unpropi- One thing Warren will seriously object to. Craws, Kelleys, Corbetts and such like folk have Horton, but the action of the Brooklyn tious, a trade is made of half the team for and that is the admission of Butler and Sharon when they would all be permanently fired before people has rather upset things, and Syracuse "Still Bill" Hill, of Louisville. Why one to the League. The jumps would lie too long, you got the pennant half-won? now has ii surplus of good pitchers. "Cy" Voor- would think by th« praises that are sung and too expensive. The League must be com You have got to get people who will play hees, of Syracuse University, has been signed. In his favor, down in Colonelville. that pact, and the salary limit low to be successful. for the stuff nowadays. The men must have a Voorhees is a big, strong fellow, and the boy a Hill was the greatest that ever happened. A GOOD TOWN. strong sense of duty go out to practice in the on the hill of learning all want to see him And really, when well and strong. I believe All the different applicants for the Warren morning and be promptly on hand and field anc succeed, although they are. sorry to lose him that Darnmann is his equal in every franchise express themselves as greatly preferr bat and run in the gam in the afternoon. from their own team. We now have Horton. way. It is sufficient to say here, ing Warren to any other town in the league. And that©s all. Lampe, Blackburn, Voorhees, Kissinger anil In that they are wise, as while Warren is one If they open their mouths they©re gone. Mullarkey on the pitching staff. Four of these however, that Hill has not yet of the smallest of the proposed towns, it is the men will likely be retained throughout the signed a Cincinnati contract, nor" has a notice wealthiest and ganiest, and will never say die FOXEY NED season. of release been given to Miller, Kitchie et al. till the last game of the season is played. was never more foxey than he is this moment. The objections raised by Messrs. Lake, Bunell THE LATEST TALE. GOOD ADVERTISING. Wait. and Canavan relative to coining to Syracuse Saturday the city was startled by a well-de Some of the towns wanted hesitate, as they This is the day of premiums for how not tc will not result in disaster, as Manager Buck fined story that "Dusty © Miller had been swap fear they cannot support a club. Now if the do it. If a player thinks of anything beyonc enberger is fully prepared for emergencies. ped to Philadelphia for big Sam Thompson. merchants of these towns would come to the his pay he is a. concentrated extract of idiocy. Howard Earl has sent in his signed contract. Lloyd hadn©t beard of it, ©twas news to Ewing. front and put one half the money Into a base If he has studied the game and devised ways This is a piece of good news. There is no dodg Bancroft was at all at. sea, everyone was re ball team that they do each year into a and means of winning, t«ught himself to bunt, ing the fact that Howard Earl has hosts of ferred to President Brush. A telegram was street fair they would advertise their town in to do the "unexpected" at a crisis in the game warm friends in Syracuse who appreciate his hastened to him. and he knew no more of the a much better and more thorough manner, in fact, if he has devoted his mind to his work honest services for his team the past season. trade than anyone else. and in a way that would last all summer instead like a true sportsman instead of being on dress Manager Buckenberger says that left fielder Where could the story have started? A bit of for one week only. Let them think of this. parade and playing© to the stands, he must un John O©Brien is now In fino condition and fully of nosing around brought out the fact that H. E. NORRIS. learn it all and coach himself on the rules ol recovered from the serious accident, of last year Ewiug and Bancroft had been talking of -such true refinement and breeding. that threatened for a period to carry dismay a trade a few days ago when discussing Miller. Blood will tell. into our ranks. Ewing remarked that he would like Thompson, PAWTUCRET PAINED After the Brush rules are adopted no player 1 Every town or city that boasts a professional if good and well, and would, be willing to..give can get a contract until he shows a royal pedi base ball team has at least, two or three peri Miller in exchange. Someone heard the conver Over the Failure of the New England gree direct from the old kings say, of Ireland. sons who are a regular bureau of information sation, and as stories go i* was magnified into Patsey is all right: regarding the past : aiul present of the national a bona fide trade. League to Increase Its Circuit. CIVIL SERVICE game. Syracuse boasts of three gentlemen of At the last meeting such a deal was men Pawtucket, R. J.. Jan. 25. Editor "Sporting examinations will come next if they cannot show this eluss. They are P. S. Ryder, the well- tioned, but it got no further than mere men Life:" The Pawtucket base ball enthusiasts a diploma from a female seminary or the old known© photographer; Joseph Michaels, of tlm tion. It is doubtful if such a deal could be con were »ery much disappointed at the outcome Woman©s Home; .Grand Billiard Parlors, and George Lawson. of summated. It would be folly for Bwing to give of the New England League meeting held re John T. has made money, has he? Well, yes, the Empire House. . G. WHIZ. Miller for Thompson unless the latter was in cently .in Boston. It was expected here that the bet how has he made it? By playing the gauu- perfect health, and it is doubtful, if the Quaker League circuit would be enlarged to eight cities, the players have made when© nntranimeled. Let HOLYOKjfjHlTS. inangement would consent to letting the big but the meeting by a vote of 5 to 1 decided to him boss it and he wi!I drop it all. Don©t be h slugger go if he Is himself again. This story go on this season with the same make-up as in a hurry. There is time enough yet. Give the The Move For a Western Massachu might be taken witli a. grain of best Syracuse 1897. old man a chance to distribute his wealth. au< alt. A SILENT MANAGER. the circulating medium will circulate. setts League Locally Endorsed. THE LOCAL MANAGEMENT Say nothing brit saw wood seems to be the We will have some deep, earnest machine-like Holyoke. Mass.. Jan. 23. Holyoke will have I* oot finding this spring more of a bed of roses motto of Manager Whiting. Since !iis appoint- playing, and you know nothing is prettier than a strong ball club this coming season, as last In signing players than last season. Three or tcent the public has heard but little from him the action of well-regulated machinery only, ii season©s attendance proved that a winning four of the top-notchers are a little inclined to In the base ball line, but I can assure them Uralses no cranks and people don©t get wildly club would be a financial success. There ia kick over the traces, in a good natured way. of that Hobe is working bard and earnestly to enthusiastic over it. strong talk of forming a Western Massachu course, in hopes of a hunch in salary. "Pink" give the city a winner in 1S98. In an interview When the men are all nice and refined John setts League, as the following cities are will ©Hawley has expressed himself as being delight with Manager Whiting lie stated that he would or some other gou-of-a-gun will add pitching guus ing to come in: Holyoke, Northampton. West- ed to play in Cincinnati, admires the players, retain the vast majority of last year©s team, and and catching nets aiid the machinery will just field. Pittslield. North Adams and Easthampton. believes the team will win the flag, and such just at present he is corresponding with a few be too truly ecstatic. This would form a very compact League, and matters in general, but doesn©t sign. Thinks he strong players to till in with, who if secured A WOODEN UMPIRE as all the above cities have plenty of local ought to have more money than has been offered will give the city a cracker-jatk team. In speaking of last year©s team it is a pleasure to will tben be all that is necessary to take Tim talent, quite strong enough to play good ball. him, you know. Hurst©s place, and the game will go on.. There I don©t see why it would not be a financial note that Manager Whiting has received letters success. Here©s hoping it will be a go. TOMMY CORCORAN from nearly all of the players congratulating uiin will be plenty of room in the stands for the If doing his usual and annual song and dance magnates and the free list, and we will be re THE DOUBLE UMPIRE- SYSTEM even now, and word comes from New Haven that on his appointment as manager, and they all are a unit in saying that they will work like Trojans lieved of Father Chadwiclt©s statistics. was a move in the right direction, as it was he will turn down the kind offer of the local The sandwich man will lose his job. Impossible to watch everything that sorm» management to pay all the expenses of a costly to make his lirst venture in the base ball man agerial line a successful one. That©s the worst of it. tricky players were always doing. The penalty Southern training thip to Texas, and rather The players can eat peanuts and play base for profane players should be made light for will devote his ante-season days in hunting and MINOR MENTION. tiie first offense a week©s suspension would l>t> The Pawtuckets will make a spring tour through ball if they don©t throw the shells on the ground. fishing. I do not know that he has any kick They will have a nice, quiet, stupid game all to about right, and give them to understand the coming over the question of salary, but it seems New ..Jersey. Pennsylvania and Connecticut, as next offense should be suspension for a month, in former years, and are now booking for that themselves and draw their, salaries like men that just to keep up appearances he is deter from funds derived from stock speculations and with a heavy fine. The third offense would mined to do just what he is not wanted to. purpose. The Paw-tuckets are1 ©good drawing carets in that section, as the majority of our electric street roads carrying people to see bicycle mean supension for the season. Here©s hopiug It is too bad that Corcoran will .tick to his races and rough college games of foot ball. that spring plans to embarrass his employers. players make their homes in that.©locality. The names of a number of men hnve been ONE OF THESE DAYS THE OHIO LEAGUE A DAtlK SECRET. © mentioned as probable New England League John will have the game just as exciting as will.be a success. As 1 .have many friends in Whatever kick "Dusty" Miller has on hand umpires to succeed Connolly. who goes to the lawn tennis, and palpitation of the©heart will that League I will watch its career. Manager no one. seems ;ible to discover. He has btcn National Leagtl©e; and Breckenridge. who again be as common ns measles, but not half so fatal. Runnel!, of the local-club, will have charge for In town for a few days now. and has not yet© Then they won©t ring a brll to start the game, or ©S)8. and intends©to give tin© city a very Strong been to sec Mr. lAoyd, to arbitrate his differ dons a player> uniform. In the list I have not noticed the name of Mike Bradley, of Law to tell you when the ninth inning commences. ball club. Any minor league club in need of ences. Just what it is, whether he w.-ints more A ram©s horn will do the business, and it©will be a hard-hitting left-handed batter, and outtielder, salary, advance money, or a© trip to Chinn. he rence. Genial Mike has been on the staff before. and is a great favorite with the Pawtucket. fans. all nice and synagoguey. a young player of good promise, should-©ad 1el!s not the managers.. Prom a bit of-© conver George Bone, who plays second ©base for Mer- That©s "what tie public wants." is it? Well. dress Joe Burdett. Chicopee Falls: Mass. sation dropped on tho liiallo a day or two ago iden. is keeping in good condition by helping the Just about that time the public will be templed to The Youngstown Club, of Interstate League. se it seems that, he too wants a bit of advance Pawtucket polo team win the National League HURRAH FOR HKLL! cured a winner in George Geer. RAFF. over last year; but what ho bases his claim pennant. You know as well as anybody else that the on deponent sayeth not. He certainly did not public wants a little of it in everything, and in SPRINGFIELD©S SAY. show last season that he was entitled to much base ball the most. You can©t be a saint and of a hunch. DAYTON©S DANDIES. play good tase ball, and the angel Gabriel would In speaking of a possible trade to Philadelphia be the biggest muffpr on the nine. And it©s ten An Apparent Victory For the Club "Dujty" said that he would rather play in Cin Manager Armor Announces His to one that some irreverent duffer on the grand on the Sunday Quesrioii. cinnati than any other town in the big League, stand would get all worked up and yell out: Springfield, O.. Jan. 26. Editor "Sporting but if a trade was made he would not seriously Team as Made up. "Now. old butter-fingers!" while some sympathiz Life:" What looks like a victory for the object to going to the Quaker Citv. Dayton. O.. Jan. 25. Editor "Sporting Life:" ing young lady would exclaim impatiently: Springfield Base Ball Association in its efforts THK WEEDING OUT PROCESS, The following base ball players have signed "Isn©t he just awful and he wears wings, too!" to play Sunday ball here is the nolling of the will begin earlier than has been expected. In a contracts to play with the Dayton Club this You have got to have these things in base ball. indictment to-day against Mayor John M. Good ©conference the middle of the week between the year: W. S. Wetz, second base. Altoona, Pa.; People who go to see the games attend with the and Chief of Police Stewnrt Black, who wer« two managers, Bancroft and Ewing, the latter Fred Frank, centre field, Oattlettsburg, Ky.; full knowledge that it is not a prayer meeting, indicted for resisting an officer while in the remarked to the former that it would be well Doc. Green, catcher: Al Miller, left fielder. but they will get to one in the evening and feel discharge of his duty. The,officers refused to nor to contract for 24 tickets to Texas at this Zanesville. O.; Cat-roll, right fielder. Chatta none the worse for it. even if they do pray that allow two deputy Sheriffs to arrest the Youngs- time, as possibly not more than 19 or 20 players nooga Tenn.; Warren Nicholas, Otter River, Joe Kelley will not again "get all worked up town and Springfield players during A Sunday wo;il
mt his consent from a club of one organization There isn©t much money in that sort of basa to. that of another, for one thing. ball managership for the smaller organizations. CHARLEY GANZEL When you have said that you are met with the lias been nwaititlg the decision- of Manager statement that there isn©t much money in the Selee in his case. Charley-©is working up a minor league business at any stage owing to nice trade here, and claims that he can do the draft, rule that has been taking away from first-cJass work for the team. The veteran has the small clubs all the available talent on the r. i-ansferred his family here, and wjlj hence- THE NEW SCHEDULE PROVING A diamond. orth make Boston his home. Having always MINOR LEAGUERS© RIGHTS. ived a model life the veteran has by no means I believe the minor league managers are right. reached the end of his rope in a base ball KNOTTY PROBLEM. They have been frozen out of a large part of sense, and is good yet for many seasons in base their revenue, and revenue, too, to which they bull. Ganzel joined the Boston team in 1889, are justly entitled. In one breath the National ."nd is therefore the veteran of tho team. He Leag.ue makes the statement that minor leagues came with Bennett. Brouthers and Richardson, Rights of the Minor Leagues Defended are necessary to the good of base ball, and in and is the only member of the Detroits of ©88. the next breath passes legislation that is equal now in the big League, barring Sain Thompson, to levying tribute on the right of the minor who did not play last season. Dan Brouthers Brooklyn to Return to Its Former leagues to live. For that reason I hope very is the only other player in active service, and much to see the two-year ownership clause of a "Dan" showed that he was not yet dead to the contract before the big League has a right to game by the wav he bit ©em out last season. Successful Player Policy The Reed draft a player go into effect. SPOKES FROM THE HUB. This provision will give the minor leagues an A GREAT RACE Ifl THE LEAGUE The Baltimore "Sun" is in error in intimating ol Stern Discipline, Etc, opportunity to make something on the release that the Baltimore Club will be the only club of a valuable player If the National League LOOKED FOR, to go South for spring practice. Manager Selee wants him within a year. The club desirous of has already arranged to go South, and it will Brooklyn, N. Y., Jan. 25. Editor "Sport getting him will be obliged to pay the price be further South than Prineeton or Atlantic ing liife:" President Bbbetts has an demanded by the minor league organization, and City. Doubtless the Boston Club will play nounced a visit to the National capital tc there is no reason why such should not be the Team Changes That Will Cause some games with Richmond and Norfolk before see President Young. The latter has a seer case. , returning North. tained that tf> make a schedule under the Would the National League give any minor Catcher Bemls. of Marlboro. may be taken on plan adopted by the last session of th league club something for nothing? ol Uncertainty and Make More De the Southern trip of the club on trial. He THE FEBRUARY MEETING. is a first-class backstop and is highly recom League is equal to the task of doing thi It seems probable that the spring meeting of mended. 13-14-15 puzzle some ©leventy times iu sue the League will not be held at St. Louis but at cided Factors in the Championship That was a false alarm about Charley Far- cession. New York. President Ebbetts was asked where rell running a billiard and pool emporium in The erratic Jumps made necessary, wher ha stood upon the matter, and said that per Marlboro. He is wintering there, and is in e©aeb series is to consist of two games, auc sonally he favored New York, but would vote to Race Hews ol the Local Club, first-class condition, but has not been engaged where there are to be four sections, instead hold the meeting at St. Louis, because he want in any line of business. of two, have caused a lot of tribulation :i ed to have the Brooklyn Club live up to its Manager Finn, of the Newport Club. Is re the mind of Uncle Nick, who can©t get the word. It had voted to go to St. Louis, and ther> Boston, Jan. 25. Editor "Sporting Life:© ceiving congratulations upon the birth of a son St. Louis team in Boston when they shoulc it would go unless the other clubs in the League Those who think the season of 1898 isii©! and bis smile is now more expansive than be there, and who loses the New Yorks ou should decide to the contrary. Under the circum going to be a big one make an egregious ever. Mr. Finn and Mr. Burnham will unfurl in Michigan, when they are due to be on stances I am not surprised that the League is ©mistake. It promises to be the most s ucc.es twin pennants next season. the grounds of the White Stockings iu CM a trifle averse to going to St. Louis. The meet ful ever known in base ball. This will be "Tobby" Lyons who hopes to umpire for the cago. ings were held at different cities for the osten due largely to the fact that changes havt New England League next season, occasional!? PRESIDENT EBBETTS sible purpose of booming base ball locally, but been made in several teams that have givei appears in variety turns, and is considered ail no League meeting is going to do any particular says he is of opinion that the schedule can good for St. Louis under present conditions. new life to them. Now, Boston will hav riffht. "Toby" has taken the best of care of be made to conform to the proposition ou other teams to fight beside Baltimore this himself the past season, and when he is right At least five clubs have voted to come back to can umpire good enough for any organization. which it was adopted by the New York, and from what I have heard there year. Everybody is of the opinion tha Mrs. Lyons recently was first in the "Traveler" League magnates. "It may be ne are two more likely to go the same way. That New York will be .stronger. Presiden contest for a trip to Bermuda,© receiving over eessary," said he, "now and then to vary will make a total of seven votes in favor of the Freedman is so sure of it that be has al 100.000 votes, and as a result will leave about the exact routine in order to bring the player East and bring the meeting back to historical ready offered $5000 as a premium to hi.-- Feb. 1. All "Toby©s" numerous friends will to some city on time. In other words, three o parlor F, Fifth Avenue Hotel. players if they land first, and there is n< wish her a most enjoyable stay on the islands. four of the clubs at different times during th THE ROWDY-PLAYING RULE. doubt he is extremely anxious to get rk Pitcher George Wheeler, of the Philadelphia vear may have to play a series of three game Some base ball critics, a very few owners and of this sum. for if he does it will be but a Club, who is wintering in Lewiston. is making instead of two. This, however, would be neces very few others are disposed to quibble on the tithe of what will be made for the club it a good penny with the polo club of his citv, sary merely to bring teams to all their schedul proposed regulations to stop unseemly conduct ou self. which now leads in the race for first place, dates on time. In general the plan could be fol the ball field. THERE ARE OTHERS. with a fine prospect of winning the pennant. lowed as has been suggested." There can©t be any more half-way about this Then there is Pittsburg. Manager Wat It is too bad that that fine polo and base Some of the League presidents are beginning matter. Two years ago .in a letter to "Sporting kins was some potatoes when he bad the ball player. "Hobe" Whiting, has been laid to doubt the advisability of the two-game serie Life" the writer pointed out the evil that must up so long with a broken jaw. He has been arrangement. The question is whether it wil arise if some check was not put on the ball hard-hitting Detroits. of the eighties, anc aide to go around the circuit, but it is real prove a money maker. It can©t be ascertainet player©s conduct on the field. The editor of everybody will remember what they did ngony for him to have to sit by without being until it has had a trial whether receipts wil "Sporting Life" was kind enough to take up "Watty" didn©t have half a chance in St a more active participant in the contest. be increased or not. It strikes me that ther< the subject and indorse the views expressed. Louis, but he did in Indianapolis, anc . It is whispered that Breckinridge will play will be money in it if the additional traveling The magnates preserved their peace, paid everybody knows how successful he was first base for Taunton next season. expenses do not eat up all the money taken n thi} fines of the players who offended, and on tha there. Doub©tless had he remained in that That talk about Manager Selee asking for at the gate. quiet rather indorsed the offenses. city this year he could have taken the. his release came from the West and. as usual, BROOKLYN©S GOOD POSITION. The evil did grow. nucleus of the club and beaten Cinchinnt not from headquarters. There was nothing in This will be the first visit of President Ebbetts It got so bad that last seasou players assaulted before the season was over. Mr. Watkins it. Selee volunteered the remark that nothin" to the president of the League in the former©s umpires, players insulted patrons in the stands, will give Pittsburg better ball than it hat would suit him better than to have the Omaha official capacity as the head of a club, and ©. players called men vile names that would not ba had for a long time, even if the club does not franchise if he were free from Boston. reckon that Brooklyn will stand rather stronglj tolerated in the lowest skull duggery in Ameri win the pennant. Watkins is a young and euer ___JACOB C. MORSE, intrenched with the seer of Washington whei ca, and patrons kicked, and kicked hard. getic man and I would not care to wager he the visit comes to an end. The club has little PATRONS DRIVER AWAY. would not land a pennant in that city before WILKESBARRE©S WAY. to do this year with affairs that require inter Ladies, who once looked upon base ball as lie gave up the reins. Cincinnati, too, wil" vention from the National or any other board the greatest of all outdoor sports, because it make more dollars for John T. Brush. The teau The only inning that it had was in the case was the one sport conducted professionally on will have many new faces on it, and new faces Still Trying to Retain Her Eastern of Egan and after that round President Ebbetts the same plane as the theatre, were fearful of mean new interest. Ewiiig will have better League Franchise. wants nothing further to do with base bal" going to a game for the reason that their ears batsmen on his team and that will help his Wilkasbarre, Pa., Jan. 24. Editor "Sporting law. Brooklyn has got the short end of basi would be shocked by language that would make admirable corps of pitchers out immensely. Man Life:" ©The base ball situation here has re ball dealings with such annoying regularity the the blood of any gentleman, boil if he knew fem ager Selee said the other day that if Torn Burn solved its;lf into a question of dollars and local people are tiring of all kinds of base ball inine ears were to hear it. handles -that Chicago Club, as is settled in the cents. With a debt of about $4000 to meet an legislation. THE APOLOGISTS. luind of every ball crank, that club will 6bo\\ effort is being made to interest a dozen men It©s a safe bet that had Brooklyn not shown A certain class of base ball critics egged on its heels to many another organization. to the extent of putting up a sufficient sum to it wanted Egan, Pittsburg would not have pu this sort of thing because it provoked scenes on BALTIMORE liquilate the indebtedness of the organization in a claim for him. Now that it has Egan it the diamond, and scenes made more space in is sure to be a. dangerous factor. It is some and create a fund to draw upcn to meet deficits will have the great pleasure of paying bis salarj the newspapers for which they wrote. There©s thing new to Baltiiuoreans to acknowledge n arising from insufficient gate and guarantee re or releasing him and showing thereby that it was no use to beat about the bush in this matter, superior organization to their own, and there ceipts during the season. simply a case of grabbing at something because the truth is as good as deception. in no doubt they will rally royally to the slip- THE PRESENT STATUS. you see that another man wants it. Others apologized for it because it added a cer port of their pets next season. Immense crowds, What the exact scheme is by which said 12 THE NATIONAL BOARD VACANCY. tain sort of ginger to the game. What kind of can be looked for when the Bostons and Balti- backers are to be secured a return of their money In talking of a successor to the vacancy lefi ginger? A quality similar to that served at tha mores get together. Then, like Boston, Balti in the event of the club coming out ahead has on the National Board by the death of Presideni feasts of Pluto? more will have some new faces. Mcjames, De- not been made public. Byrne, why not elect his successor at the Others said the players were not all to blame, montreville and McGann will receive rousing It is said that nine of the necessary 12 have head of the Brooklyn Club to the position because they lost themselves in the heat of ovations when they make their first appear been secured. If the remaining three can be Charley Ebbetts is one of the best-posted young battle. That©s really the best excuse of the ances with their new comrades. The ex-cham found the franchise will remain here, and with men in the business on base ball law. and his lot, and that©s no excuse at all. If they©re lost pions won©t be a whit slower than they were the aid of the money advanced, in sums of $100 reputation for fair dealing is known throughom it©s time they were found last season. They tave a wonder in McJames, $50 and $25, it is confidently asserted the ball the League. He is a firm believer in the gooc MERELY EVASION. and he will fill many a bard hitter with dismay. can be kept rolling. of the minor leagr.es, as was his predecessor, Still others said this demonstration of fist The work of Demontreville well, it won©t be WE SCRANTON MANAGEMENT and I am stare would give his time to them with shaking, arm-swinging, foot-stamping and sun a bit surprising if the accent falls on the first has placed itself in the peculiar position of the same careful devotion if he were elected dry other gymnastics wasn©t verbal at all; it two syllables of his name next season. That being unable to retain its franchise, even should to the office. Perhaps he would not accept it. was simply a player©s way of arguing a dis boy is a very fast man at the bat and on, the it so desire, should President Powers tender the but whether he would or not his merit is well puted point of rule, and the player wasn©t say hases. Everybody who shares the enthusiasm of money asked when the option was given him. recognized by everybody. ing a word; he was merely making motions, Arthur Irwin thinks McGann will cover lirst According to that option there is no time limit BIIX.Y HALLMAN which the umpire, being an expert in dumb lan base for the Orioles, but they have another Any old time will do in which to pay the has sent word to the Brooklyn management guage, was able to translate. This is tommy rot. mighty fast man in O©BrJen, and will scarcely money and take the whole business to another that he intends to get to work within the next When a base ball player gets to the point where be left in any contingency. town. Scranton is very likely to land in the month and begin to knock off some of his winter©s he tears his hair and shakes his fist, you can BOSTON Atlantic League ftnd pair off with Alleutown. fat. The general tone of his letter was that his transfer to Brooklyn suited him to a dot, bet that two-thirds of his language is punctu will probably have fewer new faces than any Should extreme measures become necessary to nnA ho mrnns in Ipt somo of his rrUies kn ated with "three em" dashes, and that no man changed. It is in the box that all the changes the Pennsylvania clubs there is" no"question of mat I©lijliuieliJUla made u. mistake wlieu wants to near what is said. occur. It will be surprising indeed if Willis, J©it- its ability to accomplish that result. The league was dropped. It will take something more than Players, managers and everybody else may tinger, Hickruan and Mills do not turn out, constitution provides a way by which it can be idle words to bring this result about. Ballmau©s beat about just as much as they please, but pvery one of them, to be Al men, fast enough done. It is simply a question of votes, and the ability as a ball player is well known in every the fact remains that the evil has grown to such for any league. This is rather a larger pro votes of the Pennsylvania clubs need not be in city in the League, and it is equally well proportions there is only one way to cure it, portion than is usual I know, but the nien have cluded. known that he does not always follow the and that by heroic treatment. been carefully and judiciously picked and are an A MYSTEiRY. precepts that are laid down for the ball player©s There is no excuse for a single loud word of unusual crop. Hickman was in no shape to But why this august body should prefer Roches moral guide. It©s quite impossible to try to buy profanity or obscenity on the ball field. Not J)lay ball last season, but he writes President ter and Newark to Wilkesbarre and Scranton out a brewery on the installment plan and play the slightest. Nor in the stands, either . * Soden that he is now all right, and in the pink is beyond my ken. Referring more particularly good ball meanwhile. So many players have STAMP IT OUT. of form. Lowe predicts good things of thiU to Wilkesbarre. it has never been obliged to tried it that one would think by this time Why, we had ginger at the games in the days lad, and so does the veteran Ganzel. Selee transfer its team under a term contract or they would all get discouraged. If Mailman of the old American Association. It is true thinks very well of Mills, indeed. It was Selee otherwise on account of its inability to raise comes -here and plays the quality of ball that the League people were accustomed to throw up who picked up funds to meet its current obligations. ©Rochester, he should he will own the affections of the their hands in horror about three times a week, PITCHER PITTTNGER, on the other hand, was obliged to farm its town and can afford to let other ventures take and point Pharasaically at the Association, but That young man was pitching for Brockton, and team and franchise to Montreal. Scranton, while care of themselves. the Association, with all its noise and bluster, his career had been followed with great interest not the strongest tall town in the league, has THE OLD POLICY THE BEST. was not an Association where profanity and ob- / by Mr. Billings, one of the Boston directors. met all its obligations. Newark and Rochester It isn©t very probable that the Brooklyn Club scenity ruled. Now stamp it out in the League As a result Selee was sent to Brockton with may be great ball towns, and to take the word will try for any more players this season. Barnie It is simply the result of unbridled license, and instructions to loek Pittinger up. Although the of the promoters of base ball in both of them thinks he can do a great deal with the stock when two or three players are flattened out for young man was in no form, his arm being lame. they are, but past experiences have not borne that he has got. The club has a big task on violating the rules, the others will keep their Selee was so well pleased with his make-up and out those claims. its hands to get grounds into condition should mouths shut. JOHN B. FOSTER.- his manner that he recommended the player WILKESBARRB it be decided to move, and is willing to put up lie purchased. Pittinger was indeed a puzzle with its present stock of young talent without sag at different times been in the Eastern League jumping to other uncertainties. YOUNGSTOWM BRIEFS. in the New England League last season. He with both of them. Wilkesbarre is still in the In the future if Ebbetts7 is moderately successful won 19 games out of the 22 in which he pitched. Eastern League. Neither Newark or Rochester with the team, as everybody predicts he will Manager Geer Still Has Imies Out Before he joined tho club he pitched fo- the are. Why? The reason is obvious. They could be. I believe the policy of acquiring players Greensburg. Pa., Club, winning 21 out of 23 not stand the pace. will be changed. In other words, I think the For Good Material. games. Forty victories out of 45 games is a The chances are that Wilkesbarre will continue Brooklyn Club will go out in the market, as it .._ W. ©a«C ©©O ©nAMngSano-i record few pitchers could show last season. As in the Eastern League. This wil give Newark did in the past, and recruit its team by buying ife:" Within the past few weeks word has far as appearances went Pittinger was a mighty nid Rochester (unless the latter should oust the best on which it can put its hands at. prices come from Manager Geer that he has the signed good man to capture, and his work the coming Scranton) a chance to get into other and more of the character of those that prevailed many contracts of three new men who will be seen season will be regarded with the utmost interest. subordinate leagues. PEDANT. years ago. Tith the Giants of ©98. They are catcher John Mills has a remarkably cool bead, and handles SCARCITY OP MATERIAL. L Smith, fielder Edgar Fortnev and pitcher himself like a veteran. "Jack" Ryan speaks BALL TROPHIES STOLEN. Speaking of the purchases of releases brings fohn K. Spears, all three are said to be clever most enthusiastically of Willis, and says be again to mind the fact that there are not so layers and good batsmen. should be a wonder in a fast team like the The Spinney and Brenner Cups Lost many available star players nowadays as there Rumor is current here that ontfielder Joe Rickert ,T5ostons. His photographs make him a very pre used to be. Ten years ago at the end of a play- las been traded to New Castle for third base- possessing, looking young man, .with a very in by Toledo©s Club. lug season there were sure to be at least a doz nan©Ross, of last season©s Yanegans. This iii- telligent face. © Toledo, O., .Tun. 24.--The Spinney and Bren en players for which any club- would pay fabu iced, if true, would be pleasing news to a© large LAKE©S CASE. ner cups and the pennant trophies of the Toledo lous sums. That is fabulous base ball sums At majority of patrons with whom Rickert seems President Soden is not losing any sleep about Base Ball team have mysteriously disappeared. the end of the year 1897 there was nothing© par o have fallen into disfavor. At all evenH -i the threat of Lake to go to law. 5Jr. Soden With the collection was a photograph of the ticularly wonderful to he acquired from any of leal is pending in which "Rick" is to become says the Lake case is 6ut of the hands of the team and crayon portrait of Captain Gilks. the minor leagues. Indeed what developing of a central figure. Boston Club, and the disposition of tlie play Manager Strobel. however, does not despair players had been done was by the big League it With Sunday ball almost assured to Youngs- ers rests wholly with Syracuse. Lake evidently of recovering them, although he believes they self, and in the minors we found an endless lot own patrons, the attendance bids fair to out- does not .look at it in that way. If the matter :nay,bave to be redeemed from some pawnshop. of men who had at some time been employed ival any in the inter-State circuit. A great ever gets into the law Courts some very in The cups alone are ,valued at $200, and the by the big League and subsequently had been umber of people here last season were inces- teresting questions will be settled. It will© test >t-her articles would psobably- bring the total released because they were not strong enough ant in their clamor for Sunday games Now the right of a club to transfer a player vvith- value up to-$30Q. for, tiie company which they were in. hat it seems their wish is to be gratified it vill indeed be welcome news to them. Jan. 29. LIFE. 9
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Moines Club in the Western League, or become and unconsciously lend a hand to those who equal owner with Mr. Vanderbeck of the Detroits. don©t give a rap for an even break or the good The veteran would be a strong drawing card in that might be stacked up to their credit if iDIANA LEAGUE any company, and would be royally welcomed A PATRON©S VIEW they would only stop to consider that the eyes into the Western. of other nations are on us and we are fast Eastern Indiana is again agitating a State gaining a name for ourselves as being only one Base Ball League. Cranks in Muncie, Anderson, way when it comes to a question of fair play. OUGHT TO BE ONE OF THE FIX- Marion, Elwood, Logansport, Lafayette. Koko- AS TO THE EVILS ROfPANT IN Let us be fair by all means. m«>, Wabash, Peru and Noblesville are hustling GOOD ADVICE. gas towns. I cannot see why a paying league Let every scribe, manager and magnate stand ; © TORES O.F 1898. could not be formed in such good sized towns. : BASE©BALL©. by the umpires next season and throw aside those None of them have less than 10,000 inhabitants, petty jealousies of the past. To the spectators while three Muncie, Anderson and Marion I would say, pay the price of admission, go boast of over 20,000 population. The project is inside and watch the men who are trying to Enough Good Towns in the Boosier said to be under consideration by responsible The Ills That Are Dragging the Game earn an honest living by playing ball; treat persons in all the cities named, and a meeting them and the umpires as though they wTere will be called at an early day. humane, and. above all. throw away your har State to Form a Neat, Compact and Every true sportsman and genuine lover of the Down and the Remedy Therefor poons and hammers, and while within hailing game of base hall in this section of the coun distance of your neighbor "do as you wish to be try is hoping and praying that, for the good of done by." and I©ll engage you©ll go back to your Perhaps Profitable League ii Proper the game, if nothing else, the championship of The Supreme Necessity ol Stand supper with a feeling of satisfaction, propped up the big League will come West t.e coming sea by a good appetite, even though you are OB the son. The flag has been retained so long in the losing side. Steps Are Taken. East that we think it is time for a chalice ing by the Umpires. A SUGGESTION. for the general weal. Our only hope, however, To Mr. Young I would suggest the same 8taf! Danville, Ind., Jan. 15. Editor "Sporting lies in the Cincinnatis or Clevelands being able Columbus., O., Jan. 12. Editor "Sporting of umpires he had at the beginning of last to "turn the trick." FREE LANCE. season. Pnt them in charge of the field, stand Life:" The local base ball situation re- Life:" As a lover of base ball, as a reader by them in the discharge of their duty, as he inaius in status quo. There are at present of the "Sporting Life" for over a dozen always has done in the past, add another com no indications of the Western Indiana AUSTIN AFFAIRS. years, as a brother of two men now in the petent man to help the old men in their labor League being reorganized for the coming business, I request of you space in your ious task, and we will see base ball and not) season, and the chances are that the towns Manager O©Connor Has His Team admirable paper in order to express my prize fights, rowdyism, etc. formerly .composing the circuit, consisting views concerning the way the game is play It can be brought about very easily If tha of Danville, Greencastle, Brazil, Kockville, Almost Completed. ed. home management of the different clubs which Crawfordsville and Lebanon, will simply Austin, Tex., Jan. 24. Editor "Sporting Life:" I have watched base ball for years, but I Constitute the League will only lend a hand. get together independent teams and play at After several weeks of suspense Manager must say that within the last few years it There will then be no need of the black-list random amongst themselves, as they did O©Connor has given out a majority of the names has dwindled down to a very low point, route. last season. of the ball tossers that will represent the "Cap brought about by rowdyism, profanity and Trusting you will give this letter space ia ital City" in the Texas League in ©98. In se your impartial and highly-prized paper, anil "THE DANVILLE BROWNS," lecting his team Manager O©Connor has dis vulgarity, to say nothing- of the cheap meth hoping it will be taken as It is meant, for the of course, will be in the forefront again, played his usual great judgment, as they are ods resorted to by some of the so-oalled good of the game, I remain, with best wishes, meeting all comers, and incidentally win good fielders and great hitters, and above all managers who unfortunately have the shap very respectfully, ning a majority of the games they play, play the game with their heads. A majority of ing of affairs in their hands. L. ELLSWORTH GREY, just as they always have. Danville could, them are well known and popular all over the The rules as they stand to-day are all 42 North Garfield avenue. and would, have a strong and paying- Texas circuit. The following is the way they right in every particular and are broad team, if it were possible to get good line up: enough to head off the rowdies, but they DALLAS TALENT grounds anywhere near town. As it is now, WILLIAM KOHNLE-, don©t. And why? I©ll tell you why. the only grounds© available are located over the peerless left fielder of last season©s San THE NATIONAL, LEAGUE a mile from town, and are very difficult to Antonio team, will look out in the same position never had a more competent set of umpires Will be Well Distributed In Leading reach. Business men, who are the best foi- the Senators. Kohnle is a great hitter and (men who have been tried) than it had on Leagues This Season. patrons of the game, complain, and there fielder, fast on bases and was one of the fastest its pay roll last year Lynch, Emslie, Hurst, Dallas. Tex., Jan. 24. Editor "Sporting Life:"! fore, the attendance is not what it should men in the League last season. McDermott, Sheridan, McDonald and O©Day. Since my last, Manager J. 3. McCloskey made it JAMES MARTIN, All honest and trustworthy men, thorough flying trip here from Louisville and returned be. There was a movement on. foot some or "Little Jimmie," as he was known here last time ago to season, will be found in right field again this ly acquainted with the ins and outs of shortly afterwards. He came here to make ar ORGANIZE A STOCK COMPANY, season. His arm gave him trouble last season, the game, and above all each and rangements with the street car people with a with money enough subscribed, and ob every one of them is stocked with moral view of putting the T>ase ball park in better but he writes that the old trouble has disap courage and not afraid to give decisions as shape than the past season, and succeeded in, tained by the sale of season tickets, to peared. Martin, we all know, is a hard, .relia be sees them. An umpire never gives a de getting the new syndicate to consent to make rent the Kennedy grounds, in the ble hitter and fast on his feet. In centre gar the proper repairs. south part of the town, and fit-them up in den we will have it.cision against a team.© He gives it as ©he sees first-class shape, but for some unknown reason "BIG BAILEY." OUR LAST SEASON PLAYERS the movement "died a bornin©." Something of Bailey played here In ©96. and last season was THE SHERIDAN CASE. are In great demand, and have signed witM with the Alamo City team. The big fellow is Now let us look at the matter fairly. Why the Eastern clubs. The Dallas favorite, M.k« the kind will have to be done if we ever have was it that Jack Sheridan threw up his place? Lawrence, signed with Buffalo, and Buffalo gets first-class ball games again. We have the talent a wonder at the bat, in the field, as well as on a "craek-a-jack," an excellent fielder, fast I©ussB for the team all right. All we want is the bases. This will give us the hardest hitting as Sheridan is a true sportsman, and a man who well as the best fielding and base running out always stood for fair play. I remember him runner and hard-hitter, and besides, he is a gen grounds, and we are sure of good games and pay in San Francisco in ©87 and ©88, and then he tleman. George Blackburn goes to Syracuse, cud ing patronage. field in the League this season, bar none. OUR INFIELD was as he is now, a good umpire. Is it any Buckenberger gets a first-class pitcher, ilussell LOCAL TALENT. wonder that a man of his make-up quit the Hall signed with St. Louis and the Browns h£v« This is a town of only 2600 inhabitants. Base will also be in great shape this season. Mana business when he was forced to look upon the the making of an Ely No. 2 if they give 1 Jin a ball news is rather scarce as yet. We have con ger Mike will look after first base nuf said. Shuster, a fast youngster from Howell, Mass., cheap actions of some of the very cheap man chance to show what is in him. Dominiek Mul- tributed some notable players to the profession, agers and mouthy players, backed up by a few laney has signed with Lancaster. Moll is a both in the past and present. Among these will guard second base. He is said to be very fast. Valdois, also of San Antonio, ©97, will sprained-brained scribes who wilfully and de comer, and no mistake. Gus Weyhing has sign may be mentioned the famous veteran of the liberately and without cause drove one of the ed with Milwaukee. Connie Mack pnn-hase-l Lis. Cincinnati "Reds" and Bostons, Oalvert McVey, guard third base. Comment is unnecessary as he is too well known In this section. At short best umpires who ever stood behind a plate out release, and Mack gets the best pitcher ia this who was born and raised in this town. Of of the National League, league. course all readers of "Life" are now aware that will be found the well known little short stop of last season©s San Antonio and Indianapolis Why does the great National League stand MANAGER McCLOSKET big Sam Thompson and Albert ("Buck") Orth, of for all this sort of thing? The men chosen to informs me that the Dallas te*in has been your own "Phillies," hail from this ©©burg." Western League teams, Louis Knau. JOHN A. GRIM, officiate last year as iu former years by Mr. completed for 1898, with the i-x.v?p.:ion cf a ALBERT ORTH, Young were honest and capable. Then why centre fielder, and if Sddie Hoover will como wife and baby have been wintering here, but of Indianapolis and Burlington, will do the bulk of the backstopping. Grim is sure to become is it that they are treated as outlaws and pi oft his high horse he will be signed. Dallas will left last week for Lynchburg, Va., where they rates? Simply because they tried to do their certainly have the best short stop ir. the Icagiia will remain until reporting time in March. popular with the fans. THE TWIRLING DEPARTMENT duty. Tried, that©s all. in Fred. Raymer, who played ppcond bavse for "Buck" thinks the club will train in Augusta, is not complete as yet. Charlie Weber, who, A HALT NECESSARY. Dallas last season. This youngster is a wonderful Ga., and in thftt event he will not have to return with O©Connor, jointly owns the team, will be When a great body, rich and powerful, like all-around player, and is more like McAllistei> North until time for the gong to ring for the the star twirler after weather gets up to 96 or the National League, will allow its players to than any player I ever saw. He showoj ip won first game. Albert says he never felt better in 100 in the shade. He will play some infield po insult and blaspheme such true fellows and derfully last season, and I don©t believe MaMaine State League, is the to call a halt. George Hulburt will play second and third base a crack shot, and has brought in some big bags only regular twirler on the staff signed up to Mr. Nick Young deserves great credit for for Dallas. They hail from Nebraska >:.nd played Since the season opened. On one occasion he date. Manager O©Connor is after two good ones, the good judgment he has shown in the past in fine ball with Parsons, Kan., last season. and bis partner killed forty-two quails and and will land them in a few days. The local always selecting good men for his staff, but W. L. MET/I^SHi. twenty-six rabbits in one day©s hunt. Orth be he never had as competent and excellent a lieves in bowling to a limited extent, and says fans will go wild over this team, and that©s no mistake, set of men for umpires as he had at the begin SPISNCE©S SLUGGERS. It is the best exercise for a pitcher©s arm he MINOR MENTION. ning of last season since he has been at tie knows of, If not overdone. He is greatly pleased Ex-manager Frank Weikart, Kid Spencer and head of the League. A Hard Hitting Team Will Represent with the changes made in the club, and says the Jim Sullivan will play first base, short stop and When men like Lynch. Sheridan and . MeDer* "Phillies" will be heard from this season. He catcher for the Savannah team this season. inott resign their positions there must be some Williamsport This Year. promises to do his full share of the work, both They are all good, hard working, "never ©say thing wrong. Williamsport, Pa., Jan. 25. Editor "Sporting in the box and at the bat. die" players; hitters and fielders, and above all LOW TACTICS. Life;" it looks as if Bloomsburg and Sbamo- THE VETERAN THOMPSON. are gentiemen on and off the field. I saw quite a number of games last year, kin were going to drop out of the Central, Pa.. Writing from Detroit to one of his brothers Buck Miller, of Austin, Tex., who played be and I must say that I have never in all my League., but there are four good towns left here, Sam Thompson says that he is once more hind the bat for Waoo and led the League last life heard such low. filthy and degraded ex that will be in the race, viz.: Lock Haven, Wil himself health restored and feeling good. Ke is season, may play with Houston. pressions as were hurled at the gentlemen be liamsport, Milton and Sunbury, and perhaps pleased with the make-up of the prospective Al Jacks has signed with Peoria. hind the plate by some of the so-called scrappy Bellefonte and Tyrone, and if Altoona and ©©Phillies" and says if the club desires his serv Caperton, Hildebrandt and H. L*ugley are players. They were fined and put out of the Johnstown could be induced to come in it would ices and will permit him to tr»in according to three fast outfielders still unsigned. game in most cases, but what good did it do? make a splendid circuit of eight towns. \ his own ideas, he will be able to get In and play Pitcher Rundle, of Dallas, ©97, has not signed I have never yet seen a manager call off one If the street railway should be builtffrom his old game again, both in the field and at as yet. and is open to offers. of his men or reprimand them for using bad Milton to Sunbury it will give tho game a the bat. Everybody here is rooting for "Big Mobley and Foster are two good pitchers for language to an umpire or spectator. boom but Milton has got the right kind of Sam," and hope to see him again shoulder his some club. On the other hand I have heard certain man grit, and will have a winning team. Sunbury "wagon tongue" and lino out three baggers and Outfielder Wm. Matthews, of last season©s At agers urge them on in their mad and crazy is one of the best ball towns in Central Penn "homers" again, as he "did for about eleven years. lantic City team, is wintering here. efforts to win. Consequently the umpire stands sylvania, and always draws well, and has a MINOR MENTION. C. A. KOFAAL. it all, and for what? good team. Lock Haven is also a good town. I regret to see by an Indianapolis paper that THE REMEDY. 11 nd,. with such a man as Manager Meyers at the once-famous old Indianapolis and Cincin Mr. Etfitor, let the National League stand by the head of it we will see a .awld team in Lock nati League pitcher, Larry McKeon, has been ROCK ISLAND REVIVES. its umpires. Give Mr. Nick Young power over Haven. Bellefonte has a good park to play arrested In the first-named city on a charge of your umpires while on the field, and you will on right now. The grounds at Heckla Park are highway robbery. "Booze" was at the bottom May be Again a Member of the have no such exhibitions as we had last year, fine, and Manager Warfleld is a pusher, and of it, and, as the case does not seem very clear, which if continued will kill the game forever. would help the game along. We would like to it is to be hoped ©or the sake of the profession Western Association. Muzzle those fellows who are wont to show hear from Altoona and Johnstown through the he once adorned he may be cleared of the Rock Island. 111., Jan. 24. Editor "Sporting their careful moral training by the amount of "Sporting Life." whether they would like to charge. Life:" Rock Island has come out of its trance, brutality and filthy language they can use OH .come into the race. Local professionals wintering In Indianapolis and it, is base ball crazy. It is all owing to a the ball field, and also impress ou the minds Williamsport is all ready with a first-class are indulging in indoor base ball at Mozart Hall. gentleman by the name of Reid Kent, who has of the managers that they are there to dis team, and vyill do all in her power to boom tl>e Among those who take part are Rusie, Grim, done so much and has labored so faithfully courage and not encourage rowdyism. ! game,. The Williamsport Demorfst team for Hogriever, Donohue, Sowders, Ivory, Coyle, to make the national game a success in the Have police protection on the grounds to look 1898 will make them all play ball. Willlaihs- Whitestine, McCauley, Holland, Suenstoker, western part of the country. after the tough?hs who insult umpires and play- poi-t ball cranks are pleased with the make-up Doremus, Stokes and Wolf. Mr. Kent was one of tbe instigators and ers of their team. Manager Spenee has some fast John Grim was out from Indianapolis a few organizers of the Western Association, of which Drive them from among the respectable folks men, and a team oi© sluggers. Jacobs, , first flays ago to go hunting with Manager Guy Kelle- ©be was secretary. He also served in the ca who pay their money for the privilege of en base, and Cargo, third base, are both fast men, her, of the "Browns." They bagged several pacity of umpire in the old Two-Eyed League joying themselves and witnessing a gaine of .and Frank Sprahger, the Detroit catcher. 13 "short-bill snipe" (?) and a wagon load of rab for one season, and has been personally inter ball. . a slugger at the bat. Hays, last year©s©Ford- bits. ested in base ball for the past 15 years. SPECTATORS MUST BE CURBED. ham College catcher, is a great hitter, so are A Detroit paper says that Sam Thompson With such a man as manager you will find Speaking about spectators. I am sorry to little 1 Conrtmarsh and Gappy Martin and Jimmy wants to be a "magnet" instead of having to play Rock Island in the front ranks in the West say" a great deal of the blame for the degenera Dclanev. Gappy is a run getter, and Jimmy again, and is after a Western League fran ern Association in which we have been of tion of the game -belongs at their door. is a slugger. ,Metz and Hamliu are both good1 / chise.© It is believed here that If "Big Sam" fered a franchise for the season of ©98. For Americans are lovers of fair play as a rule, men in the field and at tkp bat. I-Ieil and Geh- c«n obtain his release from Philadelphia he the present, enough said. Keep your eye on but It seems to me they lose ©sight of that very ring are fast young meir on the diamond, and vill either eecore tiu> management «f tb» De» us, as WA wiil b« with you. important thing while watching a game of ball, will find a welcome at Williamsport. 10 LIFE. Jan- 29.
ule committee consists of President Powers, ; a representative from the Mansfield team, and oun from the Ft. Wayne team. This com mittee will report aj the next meeting, March 15, at Springfield. RICHMOND ROOTERS Pleased With the Team Blanager AVells HaSiSelectecl. Richmond. Va., Jan. 28.— Editor "Sporting Life:" Hooters here are still talking about the team Manager Wells has selected to do the honors tor Richmond next season, and the general verdict is that if records go for any thing the club is all right. We are to have A NEW INFIELD out and out. Not a single player who filled the corners last season will return. All but © fchort stop Dan Leahy are strangers, but it will not take long for the gang to get personal. The new comer in the outfield, Ralph Sey- bold, is no stranger here. His work for Lan caster last season made him a favorite with IHTER-STATE the cranks. Behind the bat we have Hess and Vjgueux. strangers, but they, too, will soon have friends. It has been said that Hess, from Texas, will play warm days, and Vigneux. ...ASK YOUR DEALER FOR ... IN HAPPK FRAME OF MIND RE- from the Canadian League, when the weather is cold. Quite a josh, eh! THE PITCHING STAFF SPECTING 1898, Is the gang I©m stuck ou. Archie Stimmen, The Bat with the Concaved End Jack Chesbro and Henry Sehmidt are a trio that flash like diamonds. Sparks, the terror of the Texas League; Bistiop, the left-hander recom The League Remains Intact and the mended by Sam Leever with "a better pitcher than myself. He has more speed than 1 ever PERFECT BALANCE possessed.© ©and little Coaniff, whom Wash Outlook For a Good Season This ington claims. Wells or the rooters. need not worry about the twirling department,© but other SPLIT 2d GROWTH ASH managers will no doubt do a little walking lear is Correspondingly Improved around. STOCKSDALE AND WELLS CORRECT WEIGHTS Dayton Meeting Results. cam* to terms last week, arid the result was that Otis H. put his signature to a contract Patent Pending———— ----- •• •- MM, - for next season, at a good salary. It will be Dayton, O., Jan. 25. Editor "Sporting used to pitch, of course, but at a pinch he can relieve Charley Lutenburg at first or any of Life:" Upon the better part of the founda the outfielders. "Sto-cks" is now at home near tions of two erstwhile famous organiza Baltimore, and will commence shaping up in a tions the Tristate and the Iron and Oil few weeks, he writes. League was the Interstate League built. REDDY FOSTER, Now, for a 2-ye>ar-olcl the Interstate is do one of the best catchers in the business, who Philadelphia - - - Makers ing well, and is one of the best, compact has played here most of his professional life, little leagues in the diamond kingdom, will not wear Richmond colors this season. He WRITE FOR PRICES liayton entertained the moguls of this was given his choice between this team and league on Tuesday of last week, and a day Allentown, and he has signed with Sharsig. spent in the Gem City with them was not Foster could have"©played here, but to protect stop. It would be tard for the Meriden "bull credited, to time lost. himself froin an unfortunate position in which CONNECTICUT TIPS. dogs" to figure in this column. . OLD CAMPAIGNERS. he finds himself he says good-bye. Richmond "Doc" Sullivan. "Sid" Gesuer and Charles Rot- There are some old war horses loses a good man, and Allentown is the win Derby, Meriden. Danbury, Waterbury teck, Derby©s three leading "fans," say that the ner. Foster would have been signed by any "Angels" are the pennant winners for the season among these minor magnates. C. H. team in the League, I think, had not Wells and Bridgeport Are in the Circuit of 1898. "There©ll be a hot time in Derby that Yoegele and J. H. Burns, who repre placed him with Sharsig. —Others Anxious to Get in—Mana night, Jerry Deiiny." sented Mansfield, have been recognized CHARLEY ELSEY, If pitcher Jack Brown is drafted from Derby as the fathers of the game in that city, and who played left field here last season, and who gers of the Teams Already Com this season he will be greatly missed, as his Colonel Voegele loves to turn back the l«a©»es is a .300 hitter hard, is at liberty. Elsey was pleting Arrangements. "phenom" twirling placed the "Angels" as the of Papa Time©s diary to the year he was pres released at his own request from reservation, Derby, Conn., Jan. 25. Editor "Sporting "champs" of ©97. "That©s no dream." ident of the Ohio League. All the clubs were inasmuch as there was a flaw in his contract. "Bill" Clabby, the star third baseman, and represented at the convention at the Phillips He thought at one time that he was on tie Life:" At the meeting of the Connecticut Charles Kennedy, the heavy-hitting fielder, will House, which put on base ball airs and served alleged Atlantic League "black-list," but a State League, that will be held in l)erby again be back to Derby, and under penny©s an a special dinner with a wonderful menu served letter from President Barrows assures him that early in February, very important business gelic wings. Nothing like a reserve iist. a la base hits and fair bunts and named after no such list ever existed, and that he can sign will be transacted. It is understood that The Yale team will take a spring trip during the Gem City©s guests. Completing the roster where he pleases. Elsey is indeed a good ball representatives of New Haveu, New Lon the Eastern recess, and will probably play in of delegates were W. R. Armor, Dayton; P. player, and personally I would be glad to see don and New Britain will apply to the Derby on their return. W. Torreyson, Wheeling: William Meyers, Jr., him in our outfield. Hitters of his ability are League for admission. Pompadour six-footer Hendrick will probably Ft. Wayne; Delos Pearce, Newcastle; S. L. not to be found everywhere, and especially If New BriU©.in and New Haven should cover the initial bag for Derby. The "Tin Sol Nelson, Springfield; C. J. Strobel, Toledo, and sure ones. Since his release Charley has said apply and give assurances of remaining dier" "took-em-in" for .990, and "liit-ein-out" A. A. Anderson, Youngstown. Two of the to me that he would re-sign here, provided he during tbe season the Torriugton franchise for .310. managers were there E. B. Lytle "Pop" of could get his price. Wells, I understand, has will probably be turned over to one of It is good news under the new order of things Newcastle, who was one of J. Palmer O©Neill©s said he would like to sign him. The big fel these cities. In the case of that the old umpires are to have power over famous tourists in ©90. and Lew Whistler, of low has a number of offers, but he is holding the men. They are to be behind the bat, where Springfield. out. He can be found talking the game every NEW LONDON the most important duties are performed, and SUCCESS ASSURED. day at Gissel©s. and is now in splendid shape. applying, and the applicants giving will be Commandants of -the games. The new Looking into the face of the future every one Wells is going to try to place assurances of remaining during the men are to be stationed along the side lines, of the iriterstaters sees success mirrored there. HOWARD HOLLAND, season in the League, some plan either at first or at third, and will of course ren The season of ©97 wasn©t such a bad one. and a youngster, in the Texas League. Holland is of a guarantee for visiting clubs der only field decisions. Each will have full with chances to avoid mistakes made clear in the a stocky-built lad, who for the past two sea will he required of the New London manage power to discipline disorderly players, but school of experience, they expect ©9$ to be sons has played with his school team here. He ment to insure them against loss. This city "time" or "game" can be called only by the * winner all around. Fortunate in, the selection lives in the city, comes from a good family is regarded l>y many as a fine town for the na man behind the bat. H, «»f president, secretary and treasurer, the In and is an apt student, but finds time to play tional game, but being so far away from the terstate has certainly been, for Charles B. ball. He plays the outfield, and possesses a other clubs it seems to be felt among the Power has proved to possess the executive abil whip that has been the envy of many a Leaguer. League managers that a guarantee is absolutely FORT WAYNE FANCIES ity to tackle and unravel the difficult problems He is a good, strong hitter, too. necessary from that one source. and overlook the snarls that are the outgrowth PETK (FRANK) WOODRUFF, NOT ASLEEP. That Her Club AVill Have Smooth *( temper and doomed to die natural deaths. another local boy. who had a trial from Hanlon Derby. Meriden, Danbury. Waterbury and Sailing This "Sear. LOST BY THE DRAFT. two years ago, and who has since refused to Bridgeport Clubs that* are now in the circuit Fort Wayne, Ind., Jan. 24. Editor "Sporting During the past autumn the Interstate League enter into the business professionally, has de are beginning to bestir themselves, and there Life:" This minor league draft business has its lost something like a dozen players by the termined to get back in harness. Woodruff is is every reason to believe that the season of advantages, too. Of course, we all have to take draft. Philadelphia took Elmer Flick and Wiley a big. strong fellow, and a good pitcher. Denny ©9S will be far ahead of any previous season. the chance of having our team backbones Piatt from Dayton, Newcastle bade farewell to Long, who used him twice last season, tried The Bristol franchise was taken by Danbury, broken, but then the midwinter drafting season catcher Tom Fleming, taken by Cincinnati, hard to sijrn him. but Frank refused all offers. and one other will take tbe Torrington fran keeps interest in the game from being frozen while Fred Miller went to Philadelphia. Mans He. too, plays the infield, and is a good hitter chise, thus in all probability forming a six-club up. or snowed under. G rounders and base hits field©s catcher, Ed. Lynch, was also called in by NEWS NOTES. league. seem far away, but two or three fans along Cincinnati, both these backstops doubtless being Manager Wells left, last week for his Florida If. however, two other cities, for instance, a lunch counter, or anywhere else, can keep booked for the Hoosier training school. Cleve home for a long visit. He is after another NEW HAVEN A\D NEW BRITAIN, comfortably warm in any kind of weather when land "ited five of Toledo©s Mud Hens off the player, and hopes to succeed in signing him. can be agreed upon an eight-club league will there are rumors in the air of drafts to the Maumee roost. Jake will return early in February, and com be the result, and will no doubt add to the National, and drafts to the Western, and drafts Bob Gilke at least will be restored, but the mence to shape things up. interest of the game in Connecticut, and also to everywhere in general and nowhere in par ccses of pitchers John Blue and George Kelb. "Reddy" Foster is head barkeeper at the to the success of the League. ticular. Well the big Leaguers didn©t hiirt ns, catcher "Bade" Myers and second baseman Merchants© Exchange, and Bailey Kain holds but we may be badly disfigured before the ecoud Erve Beck remain, as Orator O©Rourke would the same position at Griffin©s up-town place. THE WATERBURY CLUB 5s to be owned by Roger Connor, of National class gets through with us. say. in "statu quo." Harry E. Marks, a traveling salesman out of LEFT INTACT. NEW FACES. "Oincy.," with whiskers, a friend of Harry League fame, and a Mr. Watts, the former Weldon. is in the city. He knows base ball. being manager. Connor has already picked most Present indications, however, are that the To offset these defections there will be An effort is being made to form a Virginia of his men. the selections up to date being team will be left substantially as it was aft E;jny new recruits on the Interstate roster next League, with a club from Richmond. The Rich "Dick" Mansfield, the star pitcher of last sea tho close of last season. If we" should lose two spring, and this partial list is the first of the son©s team; fielder Gunshannon. who captained or three men by draft, the loss.could be re gun©that has been presented gleaned from the mond Railwav and Electric Company©s West paired by a wise trade or two, and then there juoguls at Dayton: End Park will be used. Plnvers will be wanted the club at the close of ©97; short stop Hall, soon- HUGH L. CARDOZA. the captain and manager of last season©s Bris are recruits enough for another team, already. Dayton Otto Carroll, right field. Franklin, O.; tol team; third baseman Kiernan and fielder O©Meara has found time from indoor ball playing l>;tve Willis, pitcher. Nashville. Tenn.; C. D. Camp, of the Torringtons; "Joe" Connor, late of to corral a couple of Windy City colts, Hickey Snltmarsh, pitcher; John Kennedy, pitcher, Bal OS W EGO PREPARED the Fall River team; "Mickey" Delaney. who and Quan. Hickey is said to be a promising timore; Charles Lesch, pitcher, Lxmisville; War- will be tried at second base. Connor himself catcher, while Quan. according to those who ien Niclnl, catch-jr. .Fitchburg, Mass.; George To Take a Franchise in the New- will play the initial bag. He has also signed know him, is a lightning infielder. The Ft. /ifgler. catcher, Chicago. a Cincinnati battery that are said to be "fast." Waynes have gone into Wheeling, V. Va. Nick Altrock. pitcher, Cin York State League. Pitcher Dougherty. late of the Bristol Club, is THE BROTHER BUSINESS cinnati; "War" Sanders, Morristown, Tenn; Oswego, Jan. 25. Editor "Sporting Life:" wanted by tbe big first baseman. and also again, and Demontreville and Swain, of tha John Hunter, outfielder, Piqua, O. The situation as far as this citv is concerned is Ralph Bottenus. formerly captain and manager Washington team of last year, will be repre Springfield. O. John Dobbs. outfielder, Chat progressing favorably. A meeting of the pro of the Torrington Club. sented out here by younger players of the tanooga; Mike Hobright, fielder. Wheeling; Ed. moters was held Thursday evening, at which a same families. The newest Swain is said to be Mazfna, second base. Nashville; W. W. Wells, board of directors was appointed, consisting of NEW BRITAIN, some inches shorter than Hillar^, and thicker, pitcher, Towanda, Pa., and Frank Russell, James Sayer, W. A. Harris, George A. Barnes it is believed, will join the League, as parties which is to his advantage, ^tit, of course, h* catcher, Cleveland. I and B. C. Rice. The directors were- empowered who desire the franchise have already approach car.©t be expected to flutter© down to first ban* Newcastle, Pa. Tim O©Rourke, second base I to organize the -club, engage a manager, secure ed the managers of the White Oak ball grounds with the grace of the original. (the famous Timothy); Charles Smith, third grounds, and take the necessary steps looking for terms. PIATT AND FLICK. base, late of Wilkesbarre; W. H. Zink, first to our entrance into the State League. As we A CANDIDATE. I do not know whether Piatt Is to b» a base, from Northwestern League; John Bartlev, have the assurance of President Farrell that he David .T. Hill, of Seymour, who for the past Quaker or not. as I have been out of the base catcher, late of Reading, Pa.: W. S. Woodside, has no doubt of our securing the Batavia fran few years has been one of the most reliable ball track for a while. He should be worth a pitcher, of New Albany, Ind.; P. H. Morgan, chise everything looks bright for a successful base ball umpires in the State, and who has trial in fast company. In my judgment, no pitcher of Jeffersonville, Ind.: Theo. " Guese, season, and I will venture the prediction that been on the staff of the State League, wUl prob pitcher who faced the Maroons last year bad pitcher, Wapakonota and outfielder Reakirt, Oswego will be one of the best paying citiea in ably be given a higher position, as his name them more at his mercy than Piatt did in one Youugstown. the circuit. has been sent to the National League, and his game here, and they weren©t easy to fool when UNDER COVER. Manager Barnie, of the Brooklyns, was once services are also wanted by the Atlantic As they were at home. Flick is beyond doubt a vic Bart Howard, will manage Mansfield, the town a nreirber of a team which represented this sociation. ious hitter, and he is a hard worker in bis that furnished a team and grounds at thirty city, and I venture to say it was the best team DANBURY©S TEAM. field, too. though by no means the most grace days© notice and finished fifth in the race last we ever had. Barnie caught just one game for Ginger is an agreeable commodity in the per ful fielder we had. He may make a good man year. Mansfield had a youngster named us, in IS©iS. He was behind the bat for the sonality of a \vinning nine, and surely the for the Phillies, and one who will be easily Falrymple signed for ©98, but Connie Mack Oswego team in a game with the then famous make-up-of tie team that is to represent Derby managed. By the way, there were some un jfJalibed him. That loss has made the Mansfield Tecumseh Club, of London. Ont. The Oswegos ! will be figured among the "top-notchers" for fortunate moguls shy and they do not propose to reveal won by a score of 2 to 1. The now ©famous man the season of ©98. as most of the old favorites CASES OF DISAGREEMENT their finds until the ©gentlemen with spines have ager contributed to the victory by his fine work of last .season will be seen again at Lake Housa- between players and managements last year, passed by. George H. Goer, of Youngstown, has behind the bat. He left the next day. Dick tonic Park, the finest ground in the Nutmeg which involved Interstate stars. Young Whlt- named catcher John A. Smith, of Fairmount, Phelan played in the field for the home club State outside of the Yale field. tredge, Who jumped Springfield early ©in the Ind.; pitcher John K. Spears, of Paris, Ky., and that day, and the game was one "of the best ON THE FLY. summer, was a good man to. keep an eye on, Edward Foi-tney, of Titusville, Pa., "as new ever played, as the writer can vouch for, as he Fitzpatriek, formerly of the Fall Rivers, is to and it is an open question if Joe kickert evee blood, but the Toledo surprise party is among saw the game through a convenient knot hole. play in Danbury this season. had a superior in the league as an outflplder. th©; events of the future. All danger of To Dad Clarke is .practicing daily at the Armory, Chapman will miss, pitcher Corcoran this sea- There was some reason for discontent last year, ledo©s defection has passed away. and says he is in fine condition© and anxious ,son, as "Phil" was his best .twirler, and surely and while I believe in strict discipline, I should THE NEXT MEETING. for the season to open. "Buck" Ewing has a "find" in the young like to see both these men start over next The guarantee to finish the season was left P. J., Ronteel iffe, who played , in Sandusky, pitcher. . spritg. It is also to be regretted that so many at the old figure, -$500, .to be put up when .the Quincy, Toledo. Tacoma. and. was tried by i©itts- The players who never kick but believe in good men have been taken out by draft, bufl season opens. GrariJKKapids. Terre Haute and burg a few years ago, i» in the bakery business playing the game cleanly do not hesitate in they may all come back before the season©s old, gaginaw, will uot be in the league. The ached- here and doine well. .1 saving tbfct the fault-and©Eg oa the field should Strange if we lose them all. Jan- 29.
improvement would be the building of a few ! more free seats. Another organisation is now ARE being formed which might be induced to put a club in this league, although their ground© would THE not be as convenient as the fanner association. BALLS Everything is in favor of the Athletic Associa BEST tion, as the only requirement needed to bring (Eitabjished 1358) XV ATICK,, SS. ASS. them success financially is good management. CITIES THAT SHOIJIJD PAY. Guy Heoker thinks the league will b« a go, and will have charge of the Oil City Club. I have been in correspondence with Erie parties with a view towards placing a club ©here. The PITTSBURG POINTS. old grounds have been turned, into a bicycle track, and possibly new grounds will have to be secured. Oil City, Bradford, Jamestown, Brie, Meadville and Warreu would make a good NEW PIRATE CHIEF FAVORS ONE league, and then we have Butler. Sharon, Titus, SAD SPRINGFIELD viile, Franklin, Olean and Dunkirk to fall back Outfitted on. PLAYER WITH A CALL. There has been quite a bit of talk in regard to this league. Let some one take hold in each CONVINCED NOW TEAT MANAGER city and make a move. The people will want base ball when it is time for this noble sport, Manager Watkins Visits Bill Rhines and I , think they will lend a helping hand. BDRNS IS LOST. Make, a move there; get off that base and Complete Lice don©t be behind the times. Have not heard a and Gathers Him in Reasons For word from Jamestown, Bradford and Warren. OF Wonder if they are sleeping? If a good manager Little Doubt That Popular Thomas E, would jump in either of those cities he would a Change o! League Meeting Place find a good field and plenty of base ball cranks who know a good sport when they sec it,, and nLfluKfl is Booked For Chicago A Glow- would help to get it, for they will want it; see if Bits ol News and Gossip, they don©t. .... A TIP TO N.ORRIS. lag Yet Truthful Tribute to a De Just tell friend Norris, of Warren, that H JPittsburg. Pa.. Jau, 24.--Editor "Sporting -JITS MeqdviJJe ~is represented in the Iron and Oil Life:" There was a belief© that -Manager League"-to pay us, a©.visit, and we will show Wat-kins of ©tho Pirates would .not have : io serving Team Handier. him that Meadville is the best base ball city make any jar.nts over the cwiutry ti> gather in the League and can turn out the best crowd in the Pittsburg phiycrs who are wanted, THE and the best looking girls in this section, and on f-ontracts for the coming «easoii. This Springfield, Mass., Jan. 25. Editor "Sport-© well, we will show you how to play ball, any- seemed to be the maaager©sTdesim © © ln« Life:" To date the lightning has not Therefore when the chief wa;s not at Ills ULKIffi CL struck Springfield and taken from h-er Tom W *©y © THE SHORTEST GAME. office one day last week few, persons Burns, he of managerial fame, who is des I inclose you a copy of the quickest game 523 Broadway tined, so the scribes of all cities say, to on record, played on the morning of Sept. 19, guessed .that he had gone on a trip for the succeed "Papa" Ansop in Chicago. But 1884. at Dayton, O., in 47 minutes. Tiie Score pin-pose of©©signing a player. The news re NEW YORK. just because it hasn©t struck yet is no rea is taken from a clipping I have before me; the port from Ridgeway, Pa., that night son it is not going to sooner or later. In times at bat are not given, but in other re brought in a, dispatch which declared that my opinion it will be "later," for I think spects it is correct. 1 know the score would Watty had been there and signed William sands during the season, was upset and badly Thomas Burns is s-ure to shake be of interest to your many readers, for most P. Rhines to a Pittsburg contract. damaged. . the dust of Springlield from his of them have never seen it. I think with the The matter was genuine news. Association foot ball teams want to cavort shoes ere long and make Chicago his headquar rules of to-day it would be much easier to play Good guessers imagined that the. on Exposition Park on Feb. 5, Perhaps they ters and direct its National League Club af © a game in that time than by the rules of ©84. Pittsburg manager might be engaged will get it. fairs in his managerial capacity. 1 think my friend Cbadwick would like this in a round-up of the players who had failed to Swartwood is chief of scorers at the cycle score to place with his collection. give prompt responses to the contracts and race. Among his assistants are a half dozen SIR THOMAS DAYTON | IRONTON. letters sent by mail several weeks ago. The new well-known League players. They are earning floes not come forward and say he is going. Oh. R.B.PO.A.E.I R.B.PO.A.E. chief denies this. spending money, as advance-dough is hard to no: He is not that kind of a man. The news Ryan cf .2 1 1 0 0|M©Car©y,2b 00231 BILL, WAS OUT HUNTING. secure just nw. paper boys go up against him day after day, Collins. ss.l 203 0! Phillips,3b 11220 Cincinnati©s reported action in declining to night after night, but be withstands the pres Darrow, lf.1 300 0| Rey©dhs, lf.0 1 "I Just thought I would take a run up there play the Pirates a series of exhibition games sure brought against him and the best ques Mack, 2b.O 0 5 2 01 Strauss, lb.1 1 and see if Rhines lived jn Ridgway," said this spring dotw nei cause much of a surprise. tioner in the business cannot get him to say Robn, p...O 2 0 2 OIGreen, c . .0 0 2 Watty. "I had not heard from letters sent him When the time comes the games are going to anything on this subject. In fact he is as dumb and imagined that perhaps he was not living Rowers,Ib 0 113 0 OIRoschie, rf.O 111 there. The failure to receive these missives I be played. That©s the idea easily secured hew. as an oyster, and you, Mr. Editor, know it Cox, c. ..0051 OIReardon. p.O 1 © B0 © 20 The postscript of John T. Brush©s letter to would be hard make an oyster talk. "I only Hughes,rf 0 101 Ol©Clark, ss. .0 2 found was due to his absence on a hunting tour. His mother had put the letters in his room umpires is a carefully worded affair. It warns know what I see in the newspapers" said To- Diestel.Sb 003221 MitohelJ,ef 0 1200 the senders of rowdy data to him to blank the ______1 , __ and neglected to tell him about them. I reached inaeco the other day. But here in this New- ______vile expressions and use the express lines in England city we have about arrived at the con Ridgway at 3.30 P. M., and while I did not Total ..4102711 2| Total ...2 824 9 2 notice any trolley cars in town I know that it stead of the postal service. clusion that this season will see our energetic Dayton ...... 0 0 Q 1 0 3 0 0 * 4 The Pittsburg Base Ball Club has purchasftd and capable manager directing the affairs of has a nice hotel. My card to Rhines© home Ironton ...... 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 brought him to the hotel. After an hour©s chat a box for Ihe Press Club benefit, which will be the Chicago Club and not the Ponies. In fact Runs earned Dayton 2. Two^base hits Dar held at the Alwln Theatre to-morrow after we have almost become reconciled to this belief. he signed his contract. I couldn©t get out of row. Rowers., Strauss. Three-base hits Darrow town that night and make good connections so noon. The boxes, were sold to athletic clubs WILL BE MISSED. 2. Double plays McCarthy and Strauss, Mack I remained there until the next morning. The and ^Veil-known men, and the fee is said to Will we miss him©; Well, ,1 should say we and Bowers. Struck out By Bohn 5, by Rear- evening was spent pleasantly, Rhines ahd my have run up to 50 plunks. would! He has made base ball what it is in don 2. Passed ball Cox. Wild pitch Reardon. self chatting base hall. He spoke enthusiasti The views on the all-colored spangles of the Bpriugfleld to-day, and when he departs it will Left on bases Dayton 7. Ironton 0. First base cally of Charley Hastings© work on the Cali Pittsburgs are being, compiled up to date. No take a pretty lively man to take up the reins on errors Dayton 1, Ironton 1. Time 47min. fornia trip and declared that the Parkersburg person has found faidt with the conglomeration. where he has dropped them and direct the club Umpire Brennau: hoy would be heard from. Billy was delighted Frank Patterson, of Baltimore, has applied© as he has©done since coming here five years ago. The feature of the game was the batting of over the prospects of playing with Pittsburg." the best gag name to the makeup. He thinks It -is my opinion, and I .believe it is shared by all Darrow. a throw by Roschie. cutting- off a run Rhines has gone on another camping tour in the they should be styled "OOmanches on the war lovers of base ball, that Tom Burns is a much at the plate, and the fine fielding of both sides. mountains. He is said to look well, and .has path." . better judge of a base ball player than any man JOHN E. ROSCHIE. high hopes of the coming season. Lippert.© the latest capture, is said to be a in the business to-day. Just look over the men pretty fair ball player. CIRCLE. who have entered the National League alter MILWAUKEE MENTION. DONNY CAME AROUND. th&ir tutoring under him and see. if 1 am not An event occurred one day last week which Engagements Wanted. right. was surprising to . a bunch of people .here . at BURNS© FINDS. , The Brewers Are to Make a Southern least. It was the receipt at the headquarters of All managers wishing to sign a few gocd Pat Donoyans© contract. About ten days ago ball players from.the best amateur clubs in Chi First Is Callahan, the Chicago player, who last Spring Trip. there sirose a report among the ex-manager in cago can have their names and addresses free year showed himself to be the wonder of the Milwaukee. Jan. 24. Editor "Sporting Life:" timates that be bad been astounded on receiving of charge by addressing George S. Smallwood, base ball world, a man who could till one posi The Milwaukee players, according to the pres his agreement for the coming season. The 3408 S. Irving avenue, Chicago, .111. tion as well as another. Where can you find bis ent programme, are to report at Louisville on amount called for in the consideration column Outflelder Chris Has would like to hear from equal ©i April 1, when they will play exhibition games was certainly not sufficient. There was no some minor league club, New England League Jones, of Brooklyn, is another of Manager with Louisville on April 2, 3, 4 and 0. From recognition whatever for meritorious services. preferred. Adress 439 North Caroline street, Tom©s finds, and he needs no introduction to the there they go to Cincinnati for games on the On this basis possibly the man had a license to Baltimore, Md. .©.©,"". readers of tho "Life." As a fielder and bata- Cth. 7th and 8t.h and to St. Louis for games on hesitate on his contract, for though his admin Pitcher and outfielder H. Leech is open for ma-i he is not surpassed by any of them. tho 9th, 10th and llth. and from there to Mil istrative efforts had not been successful his engagement. Address Marienville, Pa. Nest is ©-Dick" Hurley, the gentlemanly and waukee and put in the time until the opening of general play was brilliant and at times shone Frank H. Fonts, brother to the late David lively fielder of the St. Louis team, who did the season in hard work at Milwaukee Park. far in advance of the team. F. Foutz, would like to sign with some minor excellent work last year, not to speak of HARD AT WORK. The rumor was magnified by frequent handling team as pitcher and outflelder. Age 21, height "Tommy" Leahey, of the Washington©s, who is Terry is putting in two hours daily, playing and when it reached the ears of the under 5vt. JOVjln.. weight 160 pounds. Address Wavt-r- in my opinion one of the coming players of the hand ball, and ia in the pink of condition and signed had arisen to the distinction of a well- ly. Baltimore, Md. League. fit to pitch A No. 1 ball at the present time. founded assertion that Donovau .would not he Joseph 1©. Dwyer, Ihe Clever outflelder, would Besides the above there are others who came Speer is spending several hours daily on roller easily signed for the stipend called. Donovan like to have an engagement for ©98 with some under Tomasco©s wing and who made a success skates, and is also in the best of condition, and knocked this belief into a puddle by not only minor league. He may be addressed at No. !iv> in the big League. could do the best of work this early in the sea sending in his signed contract, but enclosing a West Grand ave.. Springfield, p. CHICAGO©S GAIN. son. nicely balanced leter of well wishes to the Second haseinan Ales Kress. late of Zanes- When he goes to Chicago, that Western city NO WORD now ©chief and his band. vjlle and Wheeling; is at liberty. Address 2610 cau depend upon it, he will have as good a team has been received from any of the players, Donovan. according to belief, draw* his last June street. Pittsburgh Pa. © as can be had, and one which will make the and nothing is known as to what they are year©s salary for playing. .T. Helm, left-handed pitcher and outflelder. best of ©em hustle to get there. We shall miss doing, or in what condition they are, but REASONS WHY. of the Connecticut League/ can be addressed at him oh, so much, but we will have one con witho©ut a doubt they are all doing something "Why did you vote to change the League C09 South Third street. Caiudeii. N. ,J. solation, he will go to a larger and better field to-get into shape for the coming season. meeting from" St. Louis to New. York?" was The noted outtielder. ,1. IV Visner. is in first- aad we shall take pride in still calling him "Our THAT TEXAS DEAL. ., the : query cut loose at the. Buccaneer chief. class condition, and at liberty to sign with an©v Tom," and tell our children of "the days when Considerable has been said in regard to Hall, "Why? Well, for purely bushiess reasons. I club. Can be addressed at 212 Dougherty Place, he managed the Ponies." Lawrence. Blackburn and AVeyhing, of last©sea looked upon it as a move which would prove of Roekford. 111. In the meantime he is going about his duties son©s Dallas Club, belonging to Milwaukee, and advantage to the League in general. I do .not Outfioider J.:. Sheehan, late of New England here as though he were to remain here another that the men had been drafted, sold to, signed know of any deal by which the Pittsburg Club League, is disengaged.. Address 845 Federal year. ; Several new players have been signed. or claimed by this, that and the other club; that was bound to stand by the St. Ijniis Club. I©ll street. CamdPn. N. J. t>ne of which is going to be a star. I have been Mack at one time was negotiating for these men tell you one big reason for my vote. The. news Catcher T. .1. Heck, of last year©s Columbia, sworn not to divulge his name for a few days is true beyond a doubt, but I have it on good papers in Xew York Ci,ty always print column-1 !©a.. team, is open for engagement, Adress yet. !and must keep the secret within my .authority that the deal fell through, and as far and display great enterprise in keeping up with to Srnrlin.L© J.iIV. office. tireast. Meanwhile the one thing that is per as known now Milwaukee has BO claim what the League meetings,. Columns printed by the Outfielder William A. Donovan, late of -the plexing to \is is: Who is going to manage the ever on these men. papers of that great city mean that papers Vineland rhd©>, is xxpoh for engagement. Address Ponies of ©98? The man who can answer that THE SCORE CARD. over the country join in publishing extended no 1107 West Montgomery avenue, Philadelphia, Pa. question is aot within sight of your humble Jt Is with regrets that the patrons of the tices. This assures me that the game is adver Second liasomun P. O. Keister can be secured. servant, HARRIS. game in this city learn that Harry Stevens tised. Meetings in smaller towns seldom attract A©ddress Shreve. O. failed to secure the score card and other privi the same amount of attention and base ball Tilled baseman J. Delaney, of last year©s Au leges, for Mr, Stevens gave the best card in does not receive the same amount of advertising. gusta (Me.) Maine State League and Barre (Vt.) A CALk TO ARMS. every way we ever had. Mr. Thomas Engel, Northern league, is open for engagement. Can who has secured the privileges, was secretary THE PASS LIMIT. be addressed at Enfle-ld, N. H, Meadville©s Appeal to Get That Iron- of the Milwaukee Club in 1896, and it is hoped Manager Watkins, in looking over the books Third baseman Al Briefer is open for engage that he will give us as good a card as his prede of the club for a year past struck one item of ment. Address at Shreve. O. ; . Oil League Started. cessor, for better he could hardly do. expense which he determined to abolish© if William C. Heine, infielder, is open for an Meadville, Pa., Jan. 24. Editor "Sporting OF LESSER IMPORT. possible The club for seasons past has paid out engagement, and can be addressed at 832 Irvlne Life:" Why not start things a rolling in regard President Johnson announces that he has ap anywhere from $500 to $1000 for excess passes-. Place, Elmira, N. Y. . to the organization of the Iron and Oil League. pointed Haskell, Sheridan. Joe Cantillon and This was not exactly caused by an overabundance The well-known pitcher "Carney" Flynn. is Come, gentlemen, let us hear from you through Mariassau as umpires for the season of 1898. of the courtesies, but more so by a bunching of In good condition and ready to talk business the "Sporting Life." as a little work will set Mack sends word that he has signed La Porte, those issued without dates. Some days near the with any good club. Address 2273 Vine street, this league in running order, and there is no a catcher from the Ohio State League. He is close of last season there were cases where the Cincinnati. O. reason why this league should not be successful. said to be a comer. He is 5 foot 10 inches tall pass limit esceeded the 5 per cent, without halt The noted pitcher. Ernest Beam. Is at liberty Six cities can be selected which would give a and weighs 185 pounds. © H. H. COHEN. straining a point. A couple of clubs. New York to sign with any .club-. National, Eastern or compact circuit, and as most of the cities have especially, watches this point "closer than a Western Leagues preferred. Address 247 Main not had base ball for some years the. games veteran poker player observes a newcomer. street. Mansfield. O. would undoubtedly be well attended. A salary MOBILE MENTION. Ilttsbijrg was called on to duff up now and H. Ruhland, third basercan or pitcher, Is open limit of $000 is Jargo enough, and with such a then, and the result, trifling possibly if viewed to sign with any minor league club. Age 21, limit clubs could live and prosper. Some More Players Adcled to Mana singly, accumulated in course of a season. weight 1G5 pounds, height. 5ft. »in. Address 1207 REGARDING MEADVILLE, ger Kelley©s List. Watty has a new ticket scheme to remedy the Scott street. Baltimore. Md. I can say that although there lias been no move defect and promises it will not occur again. Jerry Hurley and Herman J-.©mith. both catchers made towards placing a club in this league the Mobile Ala., Jan. 24. Editor "Sporting Life:" WHEELS. of minor K-agno ,exp<>rie:ic«, are open for enjfaKf- probabilities are that Meadville will be found Manager Kelly and "Chick" Pedros have at Secretary Bailiett©s pleasing; face can be seen nuniv. Address Of>.©i Tenth avenue, New York in line if thift league is organized. This city can, last agreed on terras, and the popular little peering from a ticket window©at the BxpeteitUm City.: ...... place a club ia the field with less work and left fielder will wear a Mobile uniform this sea building. Frank is ; the boss . pasteboard seller Morris Po^Hicr, Vft-luruled pitcher and our- brighter prospects than any city to bo found son©1 His sensational fielding," timely batting for the six-day cycle race which started there livKH-r, wants minor league engagement. Address in this league if the right parties take hold of and dartns base running while a member of at noon. The" event keeps ©-up vintil midnight 122 Franklin Association,-Scranton, Pa. tbe matter. I refer to the Athletic Association the Columbus. Ga., team aro still fresh in-the each day©, and. will break Ballietfs schedule yf .Catcher F:.r;ii>k Weber, who. was the receiv; who control .the .ground. This association was minds of local patrons of the game, and they fourteen .hours© sleep each day. . © ; ; i">t© pitcher ..Dunkle. now of Philadelphia, is at , forined last season,, and they have one of the will welcome him with upen arms. There ©was a heavy wiuil ©OTI the rampage in liberty. ^Address 17.13 E Umibard street, Haiti* finest parks for base ball and bicycling in, this Manager Kelly has alsu decided to ncc.-pt Oils locality ©ypPt©ei-diiy. © It was certain to; dally more; )Md. , ... part of the State. the terms of a crackorjuck pitcher who played with ©tho © fence or Exposition ©Park. "The A good battery wanted to play in. a manufactur : ,- TRJJ GROUND in the Eastern J/eagne last, s-.-asoti. Several fence © v.-ss© hit b:U©d." reported the ground ers© league. Play e- pry other Saturd iv. They is within five- minutes© walk from the centre Eastern and Western League clubs were after ke( per to Manager Watkin* this© niorniirjr; Jit- rmikt tie .tirst-class amateurs of steady, Nobei- of the city, and on the line of the street railway, him. but. be prefers to come South. His name was right, for a large section, -possibly 4(.<(> feet, isnd industrious habits. Apply at once to R. ); from, thirty to forty young men are stockholders, is withheld at his own request. is down. The huge bulletin board of the©Pitts- Asselin. manager of W. E. W. Oo. B. B. O., -«d about Uia oo.lt reuuiremeut in the line of yiCTOB L, LQWENSTEIN. PUVg "Chronicle -Telegraph," -viewed by thou- BrantforiL Canada. Jan. 29.
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Value forms of infinite value, and every member 1 SPROCKET GUARD, 19-tooth, aluminum. of the home circle will be interested in the SPORTING LIFE is devoted to Base Ball, Shooting, Mfrs. The Turner Brass Works...... contents of its pages. © Mfrs. The Werner Also 1 VEEDER CYCLOMETER. Weight, $5.00 Cycling and Billiards all clean, healthful, ennobling and Co...... $4.00 legitimate sports. In each of these sports it is unques 1 oz. Runs to 10,000 miles and repeats. Mfrs. VeederMfg. Co...... tioned authority, and in one Base Ball it has created a 1 SPROCKET GUARD, 21-tooth. Entire special field for itself such as no other paper in the world 1 SPALDING OFFICIAL LEAGUE BALL. length 20Hn- Opening for crank. Weight, has ever developed or occupied, thus making it unique in 11 02. Mfrs. The Turner Brass Works...... $5.00 journalism, inasmuch as it is a popular publication with Adopted by the National League and the American Association Professional Base- out being an ephemeral newspaper, and also a special pub $2.50 1 VEEDER CYCLOMETER. Weight, 1 oz. lication without being a mere transient trade or class Ball Clubs...... Also 1 SPALDING©S BLACK END ASH Smallest, neatest and most reliable cyclom paper. No one with a desire or necessity for keeping eter on the market. Runs to 10,000 miles thoroughly posted on the great National Game can dis BAT, 3/0. Mfrs. A. G. Spalding & Bro.... J and repeats. Mfrs. Veeder Mfg. Co...... $4.00 pense with SPORTING LIFE, no matter how many news REACH©S INFIELDER GLOVE. Green Also 1 BROWNIE CHILD©S SEAT FOR . papers, great or small, he at his command, inasmuch as no suede, extra padded...... BICYCLE. Adapted to carry children up j other paper or papers can, for various reasons, cover the to 8 years of age. Weighs 8 oz. 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Spalding & Bro...... $2.00 CABINET, fitted complete, oxidized cop successfully defended) in the fifteen years of its existence per or nickel plated. Fastens to wall; a long period, marked by many great moves, by wars 1 OXB DECKER PATENT BOY©S LEAGUE secure foot rest. Mfrs. A. C. Barler Mfg. Co. $2.00 "and factional fights, by constant agitation and legislation, MITT, velvet tanned deerskin, well padded. and by many harsh measures essential to the successful Mfrs. A. G. Spalding & Bro...... $2.00 i DR. JONES; HEALTH EXERCISER. development of base-ball as the true and undisputed Promotes scientific bodily exercise. Useful National Game- 1 AMERICAN ASSOCIATION BASE BALL to all athletes and bicyclists...... And 1 ANTIQUE RED BAND BAT. Mfrs. $2.00 Shooting, Cycling and Billiards, while not so wide in And 2 VIALS PHOSPHO - COCO - KOLA $2.00 scope as the Base-Ball Department, are each completely A. J. Reach Co...... TABLETS. Greatly increase the power [ presented in every essential detail. All the news is 1 PAT. LACED MITT, buck face and fingers, for physical or mental labor. Promote the covered in its respective field; each is ably edited by an waterproof. Mfrs. A. J. Reach Co...... $2.00 rapid growth of muscular tissue. Mfrs. | expert; each compares favorably with the Base-Ball Jones Mfg. Co...... J department; and all combined go to make up the acknow 1 INTERCOLLEGIATE BASE BALL...... ledged greatest sporting weekly in the world, And 1 INTERCOLLEGIATE BAT. Mfrs. $2.00 1 REACH©S PAT. SEAMLESS BASE BALL $2.00 Overman Wheel Co...... And 1 ANTIQUE PROF. ASH BAT...... The Cost 1 TURNER BICYCLE BRAKE, for any style 1 AMERICAN JR. ASSOCIATION BALL handle. Mfrs. Turner Brass Works...... $3.00 And 1 No. F. LACED MITT. Mfrs. A. J. $2.00 The cost of SPORTING LIFE is, considering the char Reach Co...... acter, scope and excellence of the publication, trifling 1 HUNTER©S KNIFE, spear point blade...... $2.00 per year or 5 cts. per copy less than one cent a And 1 DAINTY 2-BLADE KNIFE. Mfrs. $2.80 1 ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL, 4X, AND IN- day. One reference will frequently save the amount of Novelty Cutlery Co...... FLATER No. 1. Mfrs. A. J. Reach Cor $2.00 the subscription for the entire year," to say nothing of the 1 SIMS© PNEUMATIC EDGED BICYCLE 1 SET No. 1 BOY©S BOXING GLOVES, unfailing pleasure and instruction to be derived from its russet sheep palms. Mfrs. A. J. Reach. Co. $2.00 perusal. SADDLE. Weight, about 20 oz. Padded with best felt, very easy riding. Any style. 1 Mfrs. Sims© Saddle Co...... $3.50 1 SET No. 3 PUNCHING-BAG GLOVES. Sporting Life Mfrs. A. J. Reach Co...... $2.00 1 BRIDGEPORT BENCH CLOSER, 8 to 20 1 BASEMEN©S AND INFIELDER©S MITT, is for sale everywhere, and by all newsdealers from gauge, new improved for crimping shells... 4X, velvet tanned deerskin, well padded. Canada to the Gulf and from Maine to California. Also 1 NITRO RAMMER, 10,12 or 16 gauge. $2.50 Mfrs. Bridgeport Gun & Implement Co..... Mfrs. A. G. Spalding & Bro...... $2.00 1 SINGLE SHOT PISTOL, 3£in. tip-up bar 1 REGULATION LEAGUE MASK No. O, Sample Copies rel, 22 or 30 caliber. Mfrs. J. Stevens© made of heavy, soft annealed, steel wire, will be mailed to any address, and all inquiries relating to Arms & Tool Co...... $2.50 bright finish, pads of specially tanned horse- Subscriptions, Premiums, and other matters, are promptly hide. Mfrs. A. G. Spalding & Bro...... $2.00 and fully answered. 1 "RAY JR." CAMERA. Size 5Jx3fx3£ in., for pictures 2£ x 2£ in.; weight 7 oz., single 2 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION BASE BALLS achromatic lens, rotary shutter, single dia Mfrs. Overman Wheel Co...... $2.00 phragm. Good, practical camera for be 1 PEERLESS 4 BLADE FINE KNIFE AND ginners. Mfrs. E. & H. T. Anthony Co.... $2.50 When applying for Premiums, select your KNIFE PURSE. Mfrs. Novelty Cutlery Co...... $2.40 article carefully and send full description. Write 1 "F. & W." REVOLVER, 6 shot, rebound ing lock and interchangeable parts. Mfrs. 1 CORKSCREW KNIFE, 2 blades and wire your name and address distinctly > and state your Forehand Arms Co...... $3.50 cutter, fine finish and handle, very best nearest Express -Office. We ship goods in all 1 SPALDING©S No, B AMATEUR BOY©S 1 steel. Mfrs. Novelty Cutlery Co...... $2.25 instances direct from- the, manufacturers, and MASK, strongly constructed and warranted | 1 HORSEHIDE AND CALF MITT. Mfrs. perfectly safe...... j Overman Wheel Co...... $2.00 packages are placed F. 0. B. cars at the various Also 1 SPALDING©S OFFICIAL BOY©S r $2.00 factories LEAQUE BALL, No. 1 ,B. Mfrs. A. G 1 SPALDLNG©S MARBLE HOME PLATE. 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1 SENATOR©S STYLE 2 BLADE FINE ] Value 1 BRAGGER CYCLE LAMP, latest design. Valu* j 1 No. 9 SLOCUM TENNIS RACKET, pol- Value POCKET KNIFE...... | Cannot be jarred out; burns 10 hours; j ished white ash, Oriental B main strings and And 1 YOUTH©S COMPANION No. 60 2 } $2.20 reversible oil tank; uses, any oil. Mfrs. > j red cross strings; polished cedar handle. BLADE NUT PICK POCKET KNIFE. Hitchcock Lamp Co...... $4.00 ©Superior quality. Mfrs. A. G. Spalding Mfrs. Novelty Cutlery Co...... & Bro....:...... :.."...... $5.00 1 No. 314 N VICTOR BASE BALL MASK. 1 VICTOR LEAGUE BASE BALL... Mfrs. Overman Wheel Co...... $3.50 1 DOZEN SILVERTOWN GOLF BALLS. And 1 A-M VICTOR BOY©S MASK. ©Mfrs. I $2.00 Mfrs. A. G. Spalding & Ero...... §5.00 Overman Wheel Co...... 1 No. 26 HORSEHIDE CATCHER©S MITT. 1 SPAULDING©S OFFICIAL INTER-COL 1 COMET TENNIS BAT, well balanced and Mfrs. Overman Wheel Co...... $3.00 LEGIATE FOOT B\LL. Each ball in good. Mfrs. Overman Wheel Co...... $2.00 1 PAIR SWINGING RINGS AND ROPE for box, complete with brass inflator and lac home use. 7 feet. Rings of galvanized ing needle. Warranted perfect, Mfrs. A. 1 TENNIS DRY COURT MARKER. Mfrs. B5.00 Overman Wheel Co...... iron 8 inches in diameter. Mfrs. H. H. G. Spalding & Bro...... Kiffe Co...... $3.00 1 "PREMO V" CAMERA, for pictures 3.}x4J- 1 CROQUET SET, No- 3, 8 balls, large mallet in.; 2 finders for vertical or horizontal heads, enclosed in fine wood box, complete. 1 No. 311 B BOY©S INFLATED BODY PRO exposures. Fitted with achromatic lens, Mfrs. A. G. Spalding & Bro...... $2.00 TECTOR. Mfrs. Overman Wheel Co...... $3.00 silent shutter of ingenious device. A per 1 SET RUBBER QUOITS, best para rubber, 1 "DEXTER" CAMERA, size, 4*x5^x7 in. * fect camera for beginners. Mfrs. Roches 4 to the set. Mfrs. A. G. Spalding & Bro.. $2.00 For pictures 3J x 34 in.; weight 15 oz.; with ter Optical Co...... $5.00 1 RUBBER HEALTH PULL. Made of flat 1 double plate holder. Will produce por 1 HUB HAWK-EYE CAMERA, 4x4Jx6 in., rubber straps with detachable handles at traits, landscapes, groups, interiors or flash for pictures 3^x3} in.; achromatic lens. For each end. Can be fastened to wall or floor lights. Mfrs. Western Camera Mfg. Co..... $4.00 the beginner this camera is very simple; for health exercises. No. C. made for men. positively no danger of any parts giving Mfrs. H. H. Kifie Co...... $2.00 1 SPALDINGS© RUGBY TRADE-MARK out; double holder for plates. Mfrs. Blair FOOT BALL, complete in box with lacing $5.00 1 PATENT IMPROVED SWIMMING needle etc, Mfrs. A. G. Spaldiiig & Bro.,. $3.50 Camera Co. JACKET. Is not cumbersome. Is easily "RAY" 1897 MODEL CAMERA, size adjusted. The most timid person can learn 1 CUT WORSTED FULL FASHIONED 4A in., for pictures 3^x83; weight to swim in a very short time with this GARNET, ROYAL BLUE, BLACK OR 14 02. Has capacity of 6 plates; patent preserver. Mfrs. H. H. Kifle Co...... $2.00 NAVY JERSEY. Mfrs. H. H. Kifie Co. $3.25 revolving shutter; brilliant square finder. $5.00 1 KIFFE©S LEAGUE BALL. Warranted.... 1 TWO-PIECE BATHING SUIT. Cut, Mfrs. E. & H.T. Anthony Co...... Also 1. KIFFE©S SPECIAL LEAGUE BAT, $2.00 Worsted. Mfrs. H. H. Kifle Co...... $3.00 "QUAD" CAMERA, size 4|x4|x6 in., for Mfrs. H. H. Kifie Co...... pictures S^xS^ in. Fitted with quadruple 1 NO. 3 X SPALDINGS© BASEMEN©S AND } undetachable plate holder, correct achro 1 AMATEUR SPECIAL SHIRT. Any style, INFIELDERS© MIT, best soft buckskin, matic lens, finder, tripod plate, shutter for lettered. Mfrs. A. G. Spalding & Bro...... $1.85 highest quality...... | time and instantaneous exposures. Four 3 WILLIAMS© SHAVING STICKS; 12 large Or 1 NO. 2 X INFIELDERS© GLOVE. Both }- $3.00 exposures may be made without drawing a cakes Williams© "El Soudan" Palm Oil of the above are made in rights and lefts. slide or opening the camera. For wheel Soap; and 3 cakes Williams© "Nursery State which required when ordering. | men or tourists the Quad excels. Mfrs. Cream" Soap; also 3 canisters of Wil Mfrs. A. G. Spalding & Bro...... J E. & H. T. Anthony Co...... $5-00 liams© Nursery Cream Toilet Powder. PAIR SPALDINGS© AMATEUR SPECIAL "DANDY" CAMERA, size 5x5|x7i in., for Mfrs. The J. B. Williams Co...... $2.75 BASE BALL SHOES, good quality calf pictures 3|x4£ in; with 1 featherweight 6 CAKES WILLIAMS© GLYCERATED TAR skin, plate riveted to heel and sole. Mfrs. plate holder. Embraces all the requisites SOAP; 6 cakes "Red Cross" Carbolic A. G. Spalding & Bro...... $3.00 for a complete and perfect camera. Mfrs. Soap; G cakes "Alpine Honey" Soap; 6 REGULATION FINE GRAINED Manhattan Optical Co...... $5.00 cakes " Floating Empress " Bath Soap ; LEATHER COVERED BASKET BALL, NEW ZEALAND MOSQUITO-PROOF and 1 Luxury Shaving Tablet, Mfrs. The complete in box. Mfrs. A. G. Spalding & TENT. Cyclist©s shake down. 6| x 2$ feet, J. B. Williams Co...... $2.50 Bro...... $3.00 weight, 2| Ibs. Insect proof. Mfrs. Mos quito Proof Tent Co...... $4.00 1 "NEW DEPARTURE" BICYCLE BELL. PAT. LACED MITT, Waterproof, No. B. 2| inch in diameter. Lock Clamp. Elec Mfrs. A. J. Reach Co...... $3.00 DOZEN SPALDING©S TOURNAMENT tric Stroke...... TENNIS BALLS, covered with line felt; BLACK ENAMEL ASSOCIATION MASK. first-class. Mfrs. A. G. Spalding & Bro. ... $4.00 Also 1 "NEW DEPARTURE" CYCLOME $2.50 TER. Non-Corrosive, Dust and Water Mfrs. A. J. Reach Co...... $3.00 SET No. 4 A CORBETT PATTERN BOX Proof, 10,000 miles and repeat, nickel MAGNER©S STANDARD HORSE STOCK ] ING GLOVES. Mfrs. A. J. Reach Co... $4.00 Silver Finish. Mfrs. New Departure Bell BOOK. 1200)>pages and 1750 illustrations. No. 10 SWINGING STRIKING BAG, Co...... Departments devoted to Horses, Cattle, single end. Mfrs. A. J. Reach Co...... $4.00 1 "NEW DEPARTURE" BICYCLE BELL. Sheep and Swine; also Poultry, Dogs and No. 7 CALF MITT (Catcher©s). Mfrs. Over- 2| inch diameter. Lock Clamp. Electric Bee Culture; care of Fruit Trees, etc. The Wheel Co...... $4.00 . most valuable Farmer©s Book in the world. Also i LUCENTBICYCLE LAMP. Full $3.00 Mfrs. The Werner Co...... PAIR C GRADE CLAFLIN BASEBALL Also MANUAL OF USEFUL INFORMA SHOES. Designed to meet the demand Nickel Finish. 2i inch Lens. Burns any for Amateur clubs. Used by many profes oil. Mfrs. New Departure Bell Co...... TION. A pocket Encyclopedia. A World, of Knowledge embracing more than sional players. Mfrs. W. M. Claflin...... $3.50 1 BOY©S HEAVY WOOL ROLLED COLLAR 100,000 Facts, Figures and Fancies, drawn } $6.00 GOLD FRONT HUNTING CASE WATCH, SWEATER. Any size or color. Mfrs. from every land and language and carefully ladies© size, full engraved, 7 jeweled, Tren Strawbridge & Clothier...... $2.00 classified for Ready Reference by Teachers, ton movement; warranted for 10 years. $10.00. 1 "20TH CENTURY" BICYCLE LAMP, Students, Business Men and the family Mfrs. Keene©s Watch House...... 1898 model, embracing many radical im circle. This work is designed as a com LIST OF PREMIUMS. provements, one of the best and most reli pendium of useful knowledge, of problems able lamps on the market. Burns any oiL not covered by other books, or of informa For Procuring 5 Annual Subscribers. Complete with weather cover. Mfrs. 20th tion that, to seek out. personally, would Century Mfg. Co...... $3.50 require the possession of many volumes. CASE WELCH©S GRAPE © JUICE. (12 50U pages 9£ inches long by 62 inches wide. quarts or 24 pints or 36 half pints.) Posi 1 PAIR LADIES© KANGAROO BICYCLE Mfrs. The Wetner Co...... j tively a pure Unfermented Grape Juice. SHOES. Made with leather soles for rub Rich in color, fine in flavor, a natural pro ber pedal or electric soles for rat trap pedal. 4 DOZEN CAKES WILLIAMS© " BARB.ER©8 duct of Concord Grapes. An elegant tonic. Mfrs. M. A. Smith & Son...... $2.50 FAVORITE" SHAVING SOAP. Makes Mfrs. Welch Grape Juice Co...... $7.50 a rich creamy lather. Each cake wrapped 1 FIFE CONCAVE NOVELTY RAZOR, in foil and neatly labeled. Mfrs. The J. THE PEOPLE©S FAMILY ATLAS OF THE with plain black handle, finest steel. Mfrs. $2.50 B. WTilliams Co...^...... $4.50 WORLD. Contains 170 pages of Maps; Novelty Cutlery Co...... 105 pages Gazetteer; 38 pages Statistics; 1 DOZEN CAKES WILLIAMS© "GENU 212 pages History; 294,060 words of His I GREENWOOD NO. 4 TENNIS RACKET, INE YANKEE" SHAVING SOAP. torical and Descriptive matter; 275 Illus white ash frame, checkered cedar handle^ The oldest and most popular soap in the trations. The Diagrams are beautifully good quality gut, full size. Mfrs. A. G. world...... $3.60 $2.50 printed in colors and graphically convey iSpalding & Bro...... Alsol DOZEN CAKES WILLIAMS© "JER to the mind at a glance a vast amount of 1 NO. 2 A HERCULES BRAND DOUBLE SEY CREAM" TOILET SOAP. Mfrs. valuable information. They cover 85 dif COURT TENNIS NET. 36 feet. Mfrs. The J. B. Williams Co...... j ferent subjects. This is a magnificent A. G. Spalding & Bro...... $2.50 1 BOX 50 "WAHNETAH" CIGARS, CON work, Royal Folio, size 12 x 15 ; 534 pages. Bound in Half Russia. Mfrs. The Werner 1 TENNIS NET, 42 x 15 thread. Mfrs. Over CHAS. Highly recommended. Includ $2.25 ing delivery by mail to any part of the Co...... $900 man Wheel Co...... United States, " Mfrs. John Steigerwald & 1 SPALDING IRON GOLF CLUB, all hand Co...... - ...... $2.50 Lists of additional premiums of greater value, iL©hich will be awarded for procuring six or more hammered from finest drop forging,^ fully 1 MEN©S FINE WOOL SWEATER. Byron guaranteed, any style. Mfrs. A. G. Spald annual subscribers, have been published in recent issues $2.25 Rolled Collar. Combination Colors. Any ing & Bro...... size. Mfrs. Strawbridge & Clothier...... $3.00 and will be occasionally repeated when space permits. 1 FULL LENGTH DICKENS WATCH 1 FINE WATCH, cases of Rold alloy, 7 jew A FULL LIST of Sporting Life. Premiums, containing CHAIN, with choice of seal cut in a variety articles valued from $2.00 to $100.00, will, however, be of stones, good wear and first-class appear eled movement, 12 different _ patterns of $5.0C engraving, warranted a good time keeper. mailed to any address on application. ance. Mfrs. Keene©s Watch House ...... Mfrs. Keene©s Watch House...... CLUBBING ARRANGEMENTS. LIST OF PREMIUMS LIST OF PREMIUMS Five Subscriptions for the Cost of Four. For Procuring 3 Annual Subscribers. For Procuring 4 Annual Subscribers. During this month we will accept $8.00, if sent in 1 AUTOMATIC SHELL-EXTRACTING 1 FOUB-tfQINTED BRASS RIFLE-CLEAN me sum, to cover Jive annual subscriptions to Sparling DOUBLE ACTION F. & W. RE ING ROD, for keeping a rifle in good Life. 1 Anyfice persons joining and forwarding the r<:- VOLVER, rebounding lock, nickel plated, condition, preventing rust of barrel. juired amount in one envelope can thus effect a material with rubber checkered grip plates, 32 or 38 " Keep a rifle as clean as a pin " is a good caliber ; central fire. Smith & Wesson car rule for riflemen to adopt. Each rod has raving. We commend this arrangement to old readers of tridge. Mfrs. Forehand Arms Co...... $5.0C revolving snake-wood handle. End of rod Sporting Life who desire to have the paper read by their 1 " NEVER-OUT" BICYCLE LAMP, 1898 . is slotted and also allows for attachment ©mmediate friends. The subscription blank printed on model, one of the most popular lamps; of brass wire or bristle brush; with bristle istpage of this issue can be cut out and used, or it can Guaranteed to stay lighted. Mfrs. Rose or wire brush. Mfrs. Bridgeport Gun Im plement Co...... $6-2 >t copied on plain sheets of paper. Jan. 29.
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OTJT ROUND BQBDEB. Animals. Horses, Sporting Dogs, House have exercised duo care in instituting OUT, own URING the past fourteen years inquiries. Reference Fee, 20 cents, must .be innumerable inquiries have juTJUxrinJUinnrLTuip Dogs, Pet Dogs, Cattle, Pigs, Guinea j remitted in stamps, when the references are Pigs, Goats, -Jtiobbits, Badgers, Cats, originally submitted, to cover cost of postage reached the Editor of SPORT POMPOM I Ferrets, Monkeys, Otter, Kats, Squir and-inquiries. - - . ;. ING LIFE regarding the best rels. . . , , When a person has been entered on our Ref will be received in full payment for erence List he (or she) will be entitled to-the methods of purchasing Base Ball Outfits, Birds. Pigeons, Doves, Canaries, Par supply of Reference Cards at 50- cents per 100. (juns, Fishing Bods and other sporting An Ad. of Twenty Words rots, Lovebirds, Goldfinches, Pheasants, Tae Cards bear~the following inscription: in the goods, and also as to the disposal of sporting Ducks, Geese, Turkeys, Live Poultry, Etc. accessories for which their owners have no SPORTING LIFE Farm and Garden Products.-Chick further use. Such inquiries hav« given ens, Butter, Eggs, Honey, Vegetables, rise to heavy correspondence, at times tres Herbs, Hams, Preserves, Fruit, Etc. passing seriously upon the attention of the i. The Ad. must relate to per- It is hereby certified that the eonal private property for sale or Trees and Plants. Blossoms, Bulbs References of Editorial Department. © exchange. and Tubers, Ferns, Fruit Trees, Orch a. If the Ad. exceeds ao words ids, Flowers, Shrubs, Plants various. JOHN SMITH, In view of the fact that an almost infi a One-Cent Stamp for each ad- of 732 Greenwood Avenue, nite number of people are possessed of ditional word must be sent. Clerical, Church Furniture and Decro- Baltimore, Md., property which they would gladly dispose rations, Altar Cloths, Garments, Etc. are perfectly satisfactory. VOI D unless received at SPORTING Investments. Bonds, Shares, Patents. of for cash, or which they would willingly LIFE Office on or before Feb. jth, Philadelphia, exchange for other articles of proportionate 1893. Heal Estate. Farms, D wellings, V acant January 5,1898 Must be signed by Sender. Lots, Timber Lands. yalue, it has been determined to provide special facilities for effecting such Employment.*-0ffered or Wanted. This ticket expires one year from date Name, Miscellaneous. hereof. Address. HINTS, SUGGESTIONS AND In answering advertisements it will be an through the columns of SPORTING LIFE. RULES. advantage to enclose one of these_ cards, as the In order to afford every encouragement to advertiser will thus know that he is correspond readers of the paper to avail themselves, of There is practically no restriction as to the ing-with a responsible person, and can use hia length or Advertisements wiilc.li may l>e inserted own discretion as to loi wuraing goads on appro such a valuable and influential medium as OUT BOUND BORDER. under the above classifications, but we advise bation without deposit. is provided through the the adoption of a brief and concise form. This will be found more effective and is advantageous PRIVATE NUMBER. All persons when Advertisements may be inserted relating because it lessens the cost Of the ad. entered on our Reference List, and all Annual WIDE OIBOULATION to sill description* of goods or art A separate Ad. must be sent for each article Subscribers to Sporting Life will be designated icles which are bona fide private offered for Sale or Exchange. on our books by a special number, which can be of SPORTING LIFE, the Department of The Advertiser©s full name and address must used in advertisements and will save the cost of property. Such ads. will appear under always be forwarded for the Editor©s use even inserting name and address. Example: Sales and Exchanges has been established. suitable headings, and in accordance with though it is not to be published. See note regard " Pointer Dog, lemon and white, 15 months In the columns specially appropriated the following ing addresses by private number. old, very well t>red. Worked part of last season. under the above heading, for the ex Advertisers should invariably include in S17.50 cash or offers in exchange considered. their Ads. the name of their Town, County and Pittsburg, Pa., 746 SPOKTING LIFE." clusive use and convenience of CLASSIFICATION AND State briefly j thus: "Cameron, Clinton Co., Persons answering such an Ad. would ad SPORTING LIFE readers, will be Mo." This is important, as persons residing dress the letters inserted in each issue of the paper a series of SUB-DIVISIONS. nearest to such locality as may be mentioned are FOB No. 746, more likely to answer the Ad. CAKE OF SPORTING LIFB, P. O. Box 948, Sporting Goods. Guns, Rifles, Revol GOODS ON APPROVAL. It is obvious LOW-PRICED ADS., vers, Pistols, Cartridges, Fishing Bods, that forwarding articles to proposed purchasers PHILADELPHIA, PA. Reels and Appliances, Games, Base for inspection and approval wj 11 frequently facili Letters so received we forward by mail to tha through the medium of which persons in tate the completion of transactions. An adver persons for whom they are intended,the latter be all parts of the country can be brought into Ball, Cricket, Golf, Polo, Tennis and tiser would, however, be indiscreet to trust an ing afterwards required to send us the amount we direct communication. By this means a other appliances, Bicycles, Tricycles, entire stranger with property. The same obser expend in postage for letters so transmitted. Billiard Tables©, Skates, Bicycle Lamps, vation applies to the question of remittances, as Several letters can be enclosed in one envelope. vast amount of private property may, from a person desiring to make a purchase would not The Editor therefore reserves the right of open time to time, change ownership, to the great Tents, Pipes, Boats, Launches, Yachts, care to send money to a stranger without secur ing replies, and forwarding only the enclosures, advantage of all parties concerned, and it Hunting Boots, etc. ity. The C. O. D. system of the Express Com so as to reduce cost of postage. i panies to some extent provides for such contin TRADE ADVERTISEMENTS. The ob is believed that the system thus inaugura Personal Goods. Watches, Pearls, gencies, but, in order to render the services of ject of this department being to assist private ted will provide Sapphires, Emeralds, Diamonds, Opals, SPORTING LIFE thoroughly effective, recourse parties in procuring or disposing of articles of Jewelry of all kinds, Clothing, Boots, may be had (giving full protection to all parties) personal property we require tfte word Trade to Shoes, Dresses, Furs, Waterproofs, Liv to the appear at the commencement of every Ad. relat DEPOSIT AND REFERENCE SYS ing to goods which are offered for sale by Retail eries, Uniforms, Trunks, Satchels, Opera TEMS. Example: A person advertises a Gun ers, Jobbers or Manufacturers. In no other way and be greatly appreciated by thousands of Glasses, Books, Magazines, Pamphlets, or Camera for sale. The price asked is, we- will can our readers discriminate as to the nature of readers of this journal. Maps, etc, assume, $7.50. Another person wishes to pur the offers which appear in these columns. All In introducing this Department to SPORT chase, provided he is satisfied after inspection of Live Stock and Farm Produce are admissible as Household Goods. Furniture, Car the article. He accordingly Deposits, with the ordinary Sale or Exchange Ads. but keeping a ING LIFB readers, it may be observed that Editor of Sporting Life, the 87.50. The Editor store or place of business for the disposal ot it is b:y no means the object of the Man pets, Curtains, Bedding, Screens, Rugs, acknowledges receipt of the deposit to both goods or frequently advertising ,the same class agement to hastily secure a great mass Stoves, Clocks, Gas Fixtures, Lamps, parties. The seller may then, with perfect safe of stock or produce in other journals is evidence Silver and Plated Ware, Cosies, Quilts, ty, send the article by mail or otherwise, and of "Trade.1 * ._.©..- of advertisements. On the contrary, the the Editor holds the money until satisfied that The following RULES are binding on tit* par* permanence and usefulness of the system Blankets. Linen, Flannels, Paintings, either the article is returned to the original ties to a transaction arising from an Ad. in the Sale will doubtless be more effectually ensured if Engravings, Bronzes. owner, or that the purchase is completed. If and Exchange columns, unless the. parties have con~ a sale be effected, the Editor remits to the tr acted themselves out of them by a previous itgrce~ the developments are gradual and even Business Accessories. Safes, Type seller the amount of the deposit (less a charge mint. slow. There is nothing sensational in the writers, Desks, Mimeographs, Office of 15 cents for all sums under $15 and 25 cents 1. GOODS IN TRANSIT are at the sellers© proposal; but the scheme, when properly and Store Appliances, Cash Registers. for all sums in excess of 815 to cover expense of risk, i. e., any damage to or loss of an article oil understood and appreciated by SPORTING postage remittance, etc.) If the sale be not its journey is borne by the vender or exchanger; Musical Instruments. Accordions, completed the Editor forthwith returns the but a rejected article must be properly packed LIFE readers, will be recognized as in the Banjoes, Drums, Cornets and Wind money to the depositor, less similar charges. and returned by the same means as was used in strongest sense Instruments, Flutes, Guitars, Harmo- By this means buyers and sellers are protected sending it. against the stratagems of unprincipled people. 2. The carriage of all goods, except such as PRACTICAL 11 niuais, Harps, Mandolins, Zithers, Mu In the case of contemplated Exchanges, money are sent by mail, is payable by the buyer. If sical Boxes, Organs, Pianos, Violins, to the value of the article or articles offered any article sent on approval be returned, each This being but a Preliminary Notice, it ©Cellos. should be deposited. The Editor can, in no party to the transaction must pay carriage one instance, lake charge of the articles themselves. way, unless otherwise agreed. is scarcely necessary to offer explanations Vehicles. Carriages, Buggies, Express Deposits should be forwarded by P. O. Money 3. Articles received on approval must not ba as to the few Sale or Exchange Ads. ap Wagons, Harness, Saddles, Invalid Car Order, Express Order or Certitied Check (no kept more than two clear days unless negotia pearing in this issue, and some little time stamps) and made payable to the " Treasurer of tions with the owner are proceeding. When ar riages, Children©s Carriages, Etc. SPORTING LIFE." Currency may be sent in Regis ranging a purchase the right to return an article, may, indeed, elapse before the columns to tered Letters not otherwise. should it be disapproved, should always be in be set apart for such Ads. are fully occu Machinery. Heating Appliances, Agri REFERENCES. We are willing to inquire sisted upon. pied. cultural Implements, Garden Tools, into the standing of any person who will submit 4. An "Exchange" is not complete until Engines, Boil ere, Pumps, Lathes, Tools, references and, when satisfied, we.will issue a both parties to it are satisfied. We recommend This notice will,.therefore, be repeated certificate stating that such person has been that all goods be ordered "on approval." We in future issues of SPORTING LIFE until Dynamos, Electrical Appliances, Print entered on our Reference List. To persons who caution advertisers against making any state :.th.e gr wth of the Sale and Exchange col ing Appliances, Models, Weighing may have occasion to advertise frequently in ments, regarding articles offered, which are not Machines, Scales. the Sale and Exchange columns, this entry will strictly truthful. Highly colored descriptions umns distinctly indicates their be of great advantage, as it will enable him (or a re, apt to be misleading and should be avoided. Scientific. Cameras, Photographic Ap her) to insert at the commencement of all ads. It is the goods which have to speak before a the letters AA which wii.1 signify that tho.re- transaction can be fairly and honestly completed. pliances, Specimens Geological and sp©ctability of the advertiser is known and rec 5. DISPUTES.-^If an article be ordered, The following Coupon may be used for various, Microscopes, Telescopes, Magic ognized by the Managers of SPORTING LIFE. To /without any mention as to its being sent " on Lanterns, Surgical, Medical and Chemi some extent this may© obvfate the necessity for approval." the purchase is binding and com the insertion of One Free Ad. (subject making deposits, rathe registration implies©tbat plete, unless the purchaser can show that the to the Kules of tliis Department) if promptly cal Appliances. the party in question is one whom a cautious description given was obviously or flagrantly forwarded by mail to the office of SPQRT- Curiosities. Old Coins, Stamps, Med busvness©man would deem trustworthy in any iiicorrectin which case the bargain mav be re iraifsactirm riot©involving very important inter pudiated.© Should the seller then ihsjst©tbat the .JNQ LIFE, 3*4 South Third Street, Phila als, Ornamental ©China,© Ancient Art est©!, it must not be accepted, Tunvevf-r, as a ©leseription was accurate the article itself and delphia. ,:>?©> ©© Productions, Autographs. "yuarantee on our part beyond the fact that we letters relating to it must be seat to u* for out Jan- 29. SFORTINQ LIFE. 15
RE/VL ESTATE. tbe professionals of the country expected to see in ten innings, an average of 40, which is the SALES AMD EXCHANGE For Sale Country Seat, containing 40 acres, a much closer game, even admitting that Sutton world©s record at the new game. The "Wizard" fine mansion, at Westtown. Price $11,000; worth had the advanage of playing in the recent tour started off in quarter-horse style, making 33 DEPARTMENT. double. Will take city property in payment. 356 nament in New York. It would, probably be un from the lay-off and following with clever runa "Sporting Life." fair to© itlr. SpinKs to form1 © a- hasty opinion as of 34 and 67. In the next three innings he put Judgment and the person against whom we to the merits or ability between Sutton and together 77 points. "Jake" came back with decide must pay all expenses of car/iage to and VEHICLES. himself, but there can be no denying the fact 23, 27 and 25. and at the end of the seventh from our office. This rule cannot refer to per- For Sale Brougham. Used only a short time. that Sutton is in the race for first place as inning the call was Schaefer. 210; Catton. 89. fchable articles or live stock, but the person No reasonable offer refused. Philadelphia, 353 a great expert in the near future, and is In the eighth Schaefer made one and Catton aggrieved has, in such instances, his remedy at "Sporting Life." vastly ahead of Spinks in the same direction. scored a goose pg.sr. Evidently Schaefer thought common law in case of mis-description. For Sale. First-class Rogers Brougham. Phil enough time had been wasted on the game, and adelphia. 336 "Sporting Life." ______Jacob Schaefer is never so dangerous as when without hesitation went to work to knock out 6. ARBITRATION. Where our interven he has practically done nothing, as was the case Ires© average. It was Schaefer in his old-time tion is solicited, the complainant must pay us a fee For Sale. Square back "Hunt" sleigh. Also when he played Spinks. It does not much matter form, and it was not until the "Wizard" had of 50 cents unless he be on our reference book, in bells and plumes; nice outfit; cheap. 338 "Sport who bis opponent may be. On this occasion it made 106 points that he fell down on a hard which case there is no charge. ing Life." was unfortunate for billiards that Ives . was cushion draw by a hair©s breadth. Catton could 7. Do not send money or*goods to strangers not the man. Had such beeu the case the result, make but four from the leave, and then Jacob EMPLOYMENT. It is true, might have been a defeat for Schaefer, ran the game out, achieving an average of 40. without security. It is obvious that we cannot Wanted by April 1, a position as manager of but it also might not have resulted in a victory Score: guarantee the integrity of all who may use these gentleman©s farm, by young married man. Fully for Ives. As Ives did not play, Sutton did. who Schaefer 33 34 68 0 23 27 25 1 106 83. Total, columns. Our Deposit System provides per understands fanning. Best of references. Ad is the next best man. and as a natural conse 400; average, 40: high run, 103 and 83. fect security, and our Reference System is dress 357 "Sporting Life." quence he was but a mere foil in the hands of practically as safe and one or the other should Catton 1 0 11 24 42 1 10 0 4. Total, 93; Bill OS. the "mad Dutchman." Mr. Schaefer rarely gets average, 10 1-3: high runs, 42 and 24. invariably be adopted. mad. but when he does, and is obliged to play ANOTHER ONE. FOR IVES. CORRESPONDENCE. A stamped ad For Sale Barred Plymouth Rock Eggs, for billiards, the professional pillars will either have The evening game of Jan. 21 between Spinks hatching; $1 for 13. Exhibited at two shows; to come down, 01- Schaefer will cease to be an dressed en velope must be enclosed in all letters to winners at both. Also a few cockerels. B. S. and Ives was won by tbe latter, the score being our office which require a personal answer. Davia. Charlotte. N._C.______expert. 400 to 154. Tbe "Young Napoleon" was in ADVERTISEMENTS. The charge for ads. good form, but his work was not up to the HOUSEHOLD OOODS. If Schaefer did not cover himself with glory standard set by Schaefer in the afternoon. The is one cent for each word. Stamps may be remit in his game with Catton it is simply owing score: ted in payment but we prefer P. O. Money Orders For Sale. Grandfather©s Clock, In good order. to the fact that anything or everything Is pos Ives (400). 0 8 30 6 15 3 2 4 SO 9 31 13 2 0 lor amounts exceeding 50 cents. Trade Ads. Price $30. For description, etc., address 362 sible when the "Wizard" is at work at bis al 10 10 0 36 5 136. Total 400. Average 20. High are charged for at the rate of twenty-five cents ©.©Sporting Life." most matchless art. It is greatly to be ques run 136. per line. We reserve the right to refuse insertion tioned if any one expected to see Schaefer create Spinks (260) 3 18 1 5 8 0 1 3 4 2 37 IS 13 0 of any ads. which we deem of an objectionable a new world©s record in this tournament, or to 1 1 0 0 0 44. Total 154. Average 7 710. High character. In such cases money paid will be even come near tbe, billiard art of I-ves in the run-44. refunded. All ads. received may be dealt with New York tournament, yet such are ©the facts. SUTTON WINS THIRD MONEY-. strictly in order of arrival. In cases where the a©nd the honor is due© the Wizard now of hay George Sutton made sure of third money by space at our disposal may not permit the inser ing averaged 40 at this most difficult and ar defeating Catton afternoon of Jan. 22. 2W to 95. tistic* style of © game. It remains to be seen bow Cstton did not have an easy time during the- tion of all ads. in current number those left over long this record shall 1 remain such. ©It is danger game, and this cut down his play to almost will be the first to appear in the next or subse ous and difficult to make any predictions with nothing. The score: quent issues. such iuen ©as lyes and Schaefer to * handle; One Sutton 1 0 11 19 317 40711 8449 528 1 VVhen writing out an Ad. do not forget to men or both might do better to-morrow, and yet 24 45 23 Total, 260; average, 13 13-19; high tion yoiirTown, County and State, thus: "High Schaefer may © never do so again, while thu runs. 49, 45. land, Madison Co., 111.,"or "Cleveland, p.,""or chances are more in lyes© favor to even make Gfitton 2 218 0 2 0 1 0 0 43 4395006. To "Richmond, Va." If you also include in the such a tremendou average appear small. tal, 95; average, 5 5-18: high runs, 43 and 18 Ad. the two words, " Approval, Deposit,© it will K©efefee John W. Matthews. Marker Chasi convey to readers the information that you are The contest between Ives and Schaefer was Matthews. prepared to forward for inspection- the article more than remarkable, owing to the fact that ENDS IN A TIE. advertise©!, subject to the value being deposited if both men did not practically play their game The final game was played night of Jan. 22 with the Editor of SPORTING LIFE. This will they gave the public one of the noblest contests between Schaefer and Ives. Schaefer won, and always facilitate sales. at billiards ever witnessed in public. It was a thereby tied Ives for first money. The finish waa victory for Schaefer, but can scarcely be re a heartbreaker, and but for an unfortunate kiss garded a defeat for Ives. Both men averaged that caused the balls to line up for Ives the re SPORTING OOODS. CREAHAN©S CHAT, nearly 23. It is to be regretted that in such sult woulcl probably have been reversed, as he great work both could not come off victorious. was in good stroke and had the balls in good Greener Crown Grade Pigeon Gun. Two sets The result places Ives and Schaefer tie for first position. The cheering when Schaefer made his of barrels; ease and outfit complete. A splendid The Chicago Tournament Remark prize. JOHN CREAHAN. final shoot was deafening and was long contin shooter in excellent condition. Cost $652 to land able Work by Ives, Schaefer and ued. The score: jn the United I©tates; sell for $800 cash or offers. Schaefer 138 1 38 36 40250 35 12 24 11 26 Approval deposit. 316 "Sporting Life.^_____ Sut.ton Schaefer and Ives Tie For THE CHICAGO TOURNEY. 48 0 8 12 Total, 400; average, 22 2-9; hign runs, Syracuse Double Shotgun. Full-choked; only First Honors The "Wizard" De The Handicap Games Were Well 138 and 48. tised short time; $125 grade; perfect condition. feats "Napoleon." Ives 6 19 100 16 39 31 0 7 6 12 6 12 6 39 0 18 A great pigeon gun. Will sell for $CO. German- Attended and Well Played. 15 13 51 Total, 378; average, 22 4-17; high town, Pa. Approval deposit. Address 302 In selecting Frank Ives and William Cat- The opening game of the Chicago handicap runs, 100 and 51. ^Sporting Life._^______ton to play the opening game in the Chica THE FINAL RESULT. go tournament the managers, in our opin tournament was played Monday, Jan. 17 by The prize money in the tournament was made What offers in cash or exchange for Columbia ion, displayed very good judgment, as Cat- Ives and Catton. ©It was at the 18-inch balk- up of $1750 put up by th« Brunswick-Balke-Ool- 1896 Bicycle in perfect condition? Only ridden ton is confessedly one of the strongest ex line, no shot in balk and Ives was to play 400 leuder Co., $100 entrance money from each of six times. Approval deposit. 305 "Sporting to 260 for Catton. At the end of his tenth in perts before the public of this.country to ning Catton©s score was 94 while Ives had the five contestants and the net gate receipts. Life.©_[______day, with, of course, the exception of This was to be divided into four prizes of 40, 30, only 111 to his credit. Then the ex 20 and 10 per cent, respectively. This gave the Will sell Left-hand Victor Catcher©s Glove for Slosson, Schaefer and Ives. And yet, pected happened. Frank gained his stroke first man $900, the second S675, the third $45O $4; cost $7.50; good as new. Approval deposit. anxious and desirous as the managers must an
ent, Edward C. Hodges; secretary-treas- ing communication to all the chief consuls rer, Frank W. Weston, captain, W. G. THE STANLEY BRAKE. in the League: iendall; governing board, W. B. Everett. A special meeting of the division ffice-8 nr.d lieo Jjtothe, Augns,tus Niekerson,, B. G. A/Brake That Has Exceptional Ad other. uieu.©li>ers of the National Assembly, for iVhitney, H. W. Robinson. vantages Applied to the Rim of the purpose of discussing:? recruiting imd clber Having abandoned its attempt to secure division wcirk, will be held at St. Louis on the ie ©98 National Meet, the Boston Meet the Rear Wheel. evening of Tuesday, Feb. S. In order that this lub met Tuesday evening to begin a cam- Tlie Stanley bicycle brake is a new thing meeting may be productive of ©.he gieatest bene aign for the ©99 meet. There was a good n the line of brakes, which is bound to fit I earnestly request that each secretary-treas ttendance and much enthusiasm was mani- ommand attention and 0atronage. Thih urer contribute to the benefits of the .said meer- sted. President Fred Howard Porter, of ew brake is applied on the rim of the rear ing by bringing with nim. to St. Louis copies of e club, and manager of the Kangaroo tire vheel, immediately back of the crank hang- recruiting circulars which have boen found most r. Its tire-encircling arms grip the rim effective in the work of his division. It is ex orces, will attend the St. Louis Assembly, pected that each officer who attends this meeting here a formal invitation will be extended n both sides between the spokes and the will come forward prepared to speak "nfornidlly o the League to bold the ©99 meet in Bos ire. of the work within bis own 1©vision, and ffflcers on. Its braking action being obtained by the of several of the divisions will be specially ic- TRADE VISITORS. ompression of the rim between two shoes vited to prepare formal papers on recruiting HEW ENGLAND NEWS. rom opposite sides, it is not necessary to work to be submitted at the nesting. Quite a number of the trade visited Bos e careful in putting on the brake, as not li on this week. The most prominent was ng can be injured by a too sudden applica- NOT YET le only Ajrthur A. Zimmerman, who placed ion. And while the power that can be ELLIOTT IN THE ROLE OF A 3e agency of the Zimmy for New England pplied may be sufficient to bring the 7ith the Horace Partridge Co. Another wheel to a short stop from a high speed, Possibilities of Further Changes In ©as E. C. Bode and E. P. Chesboro, of Wil- t it is impossible to apply the brake hard the Type of Bicycles. CRUSHED TRAGEDIAN. mantic, Conn., the New England dstribu- Evidences that the finality of pattern In ing agent for the Packer Cycle Company, wheels and tires is still far in the future f Reading, Pa. Other prominent visitors are multiplying every day. Talk about The Effect ol©tbe New England Mill rere: Herry Goodman, manager of Pope types being fixed is beginning to wane, and lanufacturiug Company©s branch house at the opinion that the bicycle is again in a ortland, Ore.; A. C. Benjamin, of the Olive period of change from which it will emerge Strike on the Cycle Trade Our ycle Company, of Syracuse, N. Y.; W. H. transformed is beginning to take root in lirkpatrick. of American Dunlop Tire Corn- the minds of the reflective. The restless any; M. Taylor, of Hartley, Graham & ness and uncertainty of the trade and of Increasing Foreign Trade A New Company, of New York, and .Thomas Wa.l- riders are taken asi signs that something is on, a cycle dealer from Bermuda, who is transpiring. If the activity is great here, it Motocycle, Etc, n here trying to pick out his ©98 line, is still greater in England, and riders won A NEW MOTOCYCLE. dering what is coming will do well to turn Luther H. Wattles, a Providence man, has their gaze occasionally toward Great Boston, Jan. 24. Editor "Sporting Life:" nvented a motocycle, which occupies but Britain. Frames with decidedly novel lines ^E©serything soems changed in Boston. A ery little of the space between the frame are reported to be appearing there every short time aw S. Elliott left town, on what f the ordinary bicycle, and which will be nough to injure the rim. The brake is de- week, as well as new styles in gears. Ex he himself gleefully called a round-up of marketed by the Wattles Steam and Gas ligned for wooden rims, with or without perimenting in aluminum frames is going delegates. He was gi"ded about for war Engine Company of Providence. The claim mamel finish, and it does not injure or on in several of the largest factories. A and confidentially announced that some s the combination of a generator of gas aar the rim in the slightest. front driving chainless with 28-inch wheels thing would drop in a week. Something nd electricity, a gas engine mechanism se- It is built on scientific principles after and a square frame is said to be selling in did drop, and Elliott hasn©t been seen since ured to the cycle frame and haying a duct iraetical tests. Its action is not hindered quantities. Something in tires that is and it is whispered that Ettliott might be xmnection with the gas-generating appara- ly the warping of wooden rims, nor is its wholly novel is what its English, inventor found buried deeply under the something. us of the generator and having means for efficiency lessened by the rear wheel be- calls a vacuum tire. It has a secondary As it is, either a reward should be offered ransmitting the power of its chankshaft ng out of algiment or badly adjusted. Be- air chamber -so arranged that by pumping or a funeral notice should be inserted in ng swiveled or piyoted, it follows all later air into the tire proper the air in the other some of the big dailies, reading something o the pedal-shaft of the cycle, an electric notor having conductor connections with al or side movements of the rims without chamber is driven out, and. because of the like this: changing its gripping power. In this re- construction, the walls of the second cham Sterling Eliott, of Boston, died (politically) at he electrodes of the generator and having means for transmitting its power to the pect it is automatic. A slight movement of ber are forced out against the tire walls Philadelphia, Pa., Jan. 18. Funeral will take he hand lever throws the brake into con- so as to expel in turn the air pumped into place Feb. 9 at St. lama. AM friends and rela edal shaft of the cycle, and the pedal shaft the tire, leaving a fully distended and air tives are invited. laving a connection with the driving wheel act and operation. It can be applied as haft of the cycle, substantially as speci desired, either gradually or so strongly tight tire with, no compressed air in it. AFFECTED BY THE STRIKES. fied. hat the wheel will be brought to a stand- Another feature of this tire Is an Inflator To give one an idea how the strikes now TRADE NOTES. ,till almost instantly. It is thrown out of on the wall of the tire and the absence going on in several of the mill towns in loutact, or operation, instantly. of any valve stem running through the New England affect the cycle trade, the The Boston Cycle Supply Company of this The brake cannot cause punctures because rim. following tale of woe, told by a well-known _ity have just issued the most comprehen t does not act on or touch the tire. Punc- traveling man at the Thorndike the other sive catalogue of cycle fittings and sup ures or cuts cannot therefore alter its ef night, may be of interest: "Looking glum? plies that has ever been put out to the ficiency. It is not affected by wet weather Well you would, if you were me. You don©t rade. r dust think that a strike in a mill town would The Codman & Shurtleff Company of this The brake can be readily and auickly ap A big lot of racing men is now at Bellealr, ity have got out a new design of adjusta plied to all wheels tandems and triplets Fla., in training under the eyes of A. G. Batch- affect the cycle biz, eh? I will show you ble toe clip with grips resembling the grip- elder, Walter Wilson and F, Ed. Spooner. different. In New Bedford the labor unions ncluded. © . . Fred Titus, who is now traveling with bis are appropriating $1000 a week to fill the )ers of ice skates. The Stanley brake simply consists of two wife, who is a member of the "Belle of New place of a pay-roll of $76,500 a week. You Clarence L. Goodrich, a Hartford me- irake shoes on the ends of two tire-eneir- York" Company, says it is probable be will can easily figure out how that would affect _hanie, has designed a new form of a two- jling brake levers. The levers are pivoted spend the coming season in England. any kind of business. Some time before the )iece bicycle crank. It comprises a elonga- o an adjustable plate above the lower A. A. Zimmerman, the ex-champion, has strike I had an order for 100 wheels from ed tubular shaft, extending through a bear- ©orks of the frame back of the crank told Harry Wheeler that bis French trip is off. one of my best customers, who is located ng sleeve having external bearing surfaces hanger. To the forward end of the brake- Zimmerman will not say so officially, but has in a city where there is a large strike now and provided with a tapering bore extend- evers is attached a toggle joint, which is made the same declaration to others. It is going on. This week he tells roe that he ng longitudinally through the same. The onnected with an operating rod attached understood that the French promoters demanded must cut his order down to 20, and that tubular shaft having a crank arm rigid on .o the handle lever mechanism at the steer- that Zimmerman ride in. races. He only wanted then he is taking chances; and mat©s why one end thereof, combined with a tapering ng head. ,. . ., to ride exhibitions. I am drinking just plain beer." shaft extending from end to end of said There are no objections peculiar to tne Major Taylor, the colored rider, declares The above story speaks for itself, and tubular shaft and having a crank arm rigid Stanley brake, while the advantages over that he has abandoned the idea of going abroad there is not the least doubt but that the on the projecting, larger end of said taper- all other brakes are many. Hogan D. Oos- to race. He says that he has made satisfac strikes now going on in New England mill jig shaft, and means for detachably con y, 47 Monroe street, Chicago, is the general tory arrangements with a bicycle flrm, and towns will seriously affect the sale of sec necting together said shaft at the crank agent for the Stanley brake. will devote his attention to middle distance rac ond-grade wheels. end of the shafts, the construction being ing. Taylor is the only colored rider in thia such that said connecting means will force OFFICIAL N EWS. country who bas made a success of cycle rac- INCREASING FOREIGN TRADE. one shaft into the other. ng. He ranks with the leading casb prize men. From statistics just completed by the The Greyhound Bicycle Company, at EJast The Latest Bulletin of the Racing Treasury Department, at Washington, an Brookfield, have started up again with 35 S10O Reward, $1OO. enormous increase in America©s foreign cy men at work and more will be put on as Board©s Chairman. The readers of this paper will be pleued to learn cle trade is shown, and the exports in the :he season advances. Baltimore, Jan. 24 The Crescent Wheel hut there is at least one dreaded diacue that science cycle line from the city of Boston have George M. Hendee wiH again make the men, Plainfield, N. J., will be refused sane- ins been able to cure in all its stages, and that i« almost doubled over those of last year; to Silver King and Silver Queen at Springfield. ions pend©ng the settlement of certain Catarrh. Hall©s Catarrh Cure it the only positiTe cure say nothing of the imports in gutta percha Two grades at $25 and $50 will be made. Jaims. , ,, jow known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh beluga and India rubber. Boston exported in bi The $50 model will weigh 24 pounds. For failure to return, a prize after re ;onstitutional dim-ace, requires a conotitutiona©. treat- cycles and parts of the same in 1807 $205,- Morrell Bros., of Boston, and the Flint peated notice to do so, J. H. Mason, Erie. Dent. Hull©s Catarrh Cure i» taken ioterually, acting 607 and imported $245. The exports of In ompany, of Providence, will be agents for Pa., is suspended from track and road directly upon the blood and mucous enrfaces of thesys- dia rubber and gutta percha, both in the the Monarch line in their respective cities. racing to Jan. 20, 1899, and ruled off all iin, thereby destroying the foundation of the disease, raw shape and the manufactured material, Ferrin & Jackson, the new organized cycle L. A. W. tracks in any capacity. nd giving the patient strength by building up the were extremely heavy, and amounted to supply house, will carry the World as their The suspension placed upon J. Boyd An- institution and assisting namre in doing its work. 3,325,085 pounds, and a value of $8,211,474. high grade leader. derson, Nanticoke, Pa., and upon M. LI. The jiroprietors ha»e BO much faith in it§ enratira The statistics show that 105,621 pounds The John Wood Arms and Cycle Com Vanderslice, Philadelphia, Pa., has expired. )owerg, tliat they offer One Hundred Dpllars for any of raw gutta pucha, valued at $26.581, was pany, who were Boston agents for the Iver The suspension of Albert Zautner, Brie, age that-it fails to cure. Send for hgt of testimonials. imported into Boston; while to further argu Johnson line, will carry the Phoenix March- Pa., expired Jan. 22, 1898. Address, F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, 0. ment, this 1,637,987 pounds of raw India Davis and Admiral wheels, including the The suspension placed upon F. H. lately, Sold by Druggist*. 7&c. rubber, valued at $730,621, also came in. Admiral line of juveniles. J, E. Savell, Boston, Mass., will expire Feb. 17; A. L. Hall©s Ftimilv Pill* »r« ©he bMt. Of old scrap, 1,581,477 pounds, worth $42,- formerly of »the stock department of the Barber, Taunton, Mass., Feb. 18. 813, was reclaimed; while $11,842 worth of Very Cycle Company, bas sighed with them. Suspended Pending Investigation. Ed Manufactured gutta pucha and $iy,617 F. J. Hall, late president of the Hall ward Deisem, Philadelphia, Pa. ANNTTAI, worth of manufactured India rubber was Manufacturing Company, of WallingTord, Permanent Suspension. By the Irish imported. The increase over last year is Conn., has gone with James H. Buil, manu Cvclists© Association; P. Ward, D. Ramey, eaid to be due to the bicycle business. facturers of cycle sundries, of Springfield, H. M. Jackson, E. McGann, J. MoCormick, German-Americar SOMETHING NEW. Mass., as general manager. A A. Stewart, W. F. Clokey and H. E; At the Pope Manufacturing Company©s The E. Howard Watch and Clock Com Carter Belfast, Ireland, all members or the Boston store there was publicly shown foi pany announce that they will present a new proclaimed Irish Cyclists© Union. _ the first time this week the new Columbia model with their 1898 line, which will list ALBERT MOTT, Ch. K. B. L. A. W. CHARITYBALL I)uroid finish, which is unquestionably one at a price half way- between the two regular of the handsomest and most serviceable models. It will be known as Model 31. RACING CREWS. finishes that has ever been put upon a bi A public view of the ehaiuless bicycle, cycle. Furnished in any color, it is like invented by Mr. E. B. Taylor, a Boston Good Men in Demand Now as Pace ivory or ebony when in white or black, am machinist, was given at 122 Massachusetts Makers. is very elastic, and almost incapable o: avenue yesterday. It is driven by spur cracking or breaking. It takes the highest gears, one small one on the rear hub, mesh Some well-known professional riders ap IN AID OP THE polish and retains it. Applicable to eithei ing with a larger one in front of it. The preciating the demand last season for fast wood or metal; by its use wood rims, guards and expert racing crewa, are picking out large gear is driven by a connecting rod partners to devote their attention to pace- "Depository and Philadelphia Ex and handle-bars can be improved in ap attached to the right crank. The connect making exclusively this year. Overtures pearance, as well as rendered more durable ing rod is pivoted in the centre on a slide have been made to leading riders to enter change for Women©s Work," The process has been invented and de thus doing away with dead centres and pro the pacing business, and it is likely that veloped by the Pope Manufacturing Lorn viding for a forward revolution of both ANti THB pany. who have been experimenting with cranks and rear bub. The wheel runs eas some of the really fast sprinters who have it for a couple of years, and who expect t met with indifferent success on the circuit ily although still in the experimental stage will join the new line. The pacing crews Pennsylvania University see it come into general use for other pur ©The Spiers Manufacturing Company, oj will be paid -weekly salaries and will be at poses than bicycle construction, as it is fa Worcester, have a very pleasius* line fo the disposal of race meet promoters and Maternity Hospital. superior to veneering for wood or cabine 1S98. The specifications are IM-inch coU managers. A fixed schedule of rates will work. . drawn, seamless steel tubing, %-5nch in th It is a composition whose base is tin rear forks: flush joints all over, with drop be adopted to reeulate the rental of pacing GIVEN UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THB same as that of the well-known celluloid forged connections all strongly re-enforced crews for the races at various distances. but it differs therefrom materially, no forks of tapered seamless steel, fork sides only in the manipulation, but also in th gracefully curved and nickeled part waj MEETING CALLED. method of application to any article up if desired; drop-foreed, oval, nickels whether metal or wood. In fact, it is th fork crown; frames in three heights. 22. 24 The National Assembly Will Convene Ticket (Gent and Two Ladles), S5.00 latter process which1 makes it particularly 26 inches. The choice of tires is given ©n Feb. 9 at St. Louis. Spectator Ticket (A mphii lieatre), 6O cts, valuable, as it becomes practically incorp the Lensrue. Hartford, Morgan & Wrich President Potter, of the L. A. W., makes orated with the surface upon which, it i and other standards. PERCIVAL. the official announcement that the annual Tickets can be procured from any of placed, to a greater-extent than is venee meeting of the National Assembly will con the Managers, or from HON. CHAS. siiierl upon wood. As shown upon Columbi vene at the Southern Hotel, St. Louis, on bicycles, it is used not only Upon the ban Eaton and Kaser Matched. the morning of Feb. 9. He urges all the F. WARWICK, Treasurer, City Hall, die-bars and rims, but also upon the cranks St.- Lbviis, Mo., Jan. 22. The match for th members of the assembly to attend the the general effect being handsome an indoor yyclinp chairpior.ship of the world, $1CKX sessions on "Good Roads Day," when road EDMUND WOLSIEFFER, Secretary, unique. BOSTON CLUBS, and an1 additional sunv to be put up by th improvement matters will be discussed ex 1117 Chestnut St., and at the Academy Indoor Cycling Club, of St. Louis, has bee clusively. He has appointed George Cooke, The 20th annual meeting of the Bosto made, and will tike pisce at the St. Loui Rhode Island, and Conway Sams, Balti on night of Ball. For PRIVATE Bicycle Club, th<$ oldest cycling organize Coliseum early in February. The contestant will be Jay Eaton, the "irdoor king," an more, to act as a Committee on Creden tion in the country, was held last week tials. The President has issued the fellow- BOXES call at Secretary©s Office. ffie following officers were elected: Pres Charley Kaser, the champion of Switzerland. 18
the only feature that Is. .The Andrae is ©also spoken well of. but there are not;.many Of them in ,this,© market. © The Cleveland© people have employed-Lew. is M. Ueinhard as agent to push their wheel, and they will fit up an elaborate ©8 an in tue lens branch house in this city. The H. A. Lo- zier Company have for many years been represented "by the big house of "little" No camera produces satisfactory Joe Wiesonfeld, but they want some one results unless it is equipped with a to handle their goods exclusively. Mr. good lens. Ueinhard has been in the trade a good Our lenses many years, but this is his first independ h«ve a world ent charge. He knows how to do the bus wide reputa iness, and has an excellent wheel to han tion. Our dle, so that success ought to follow, as a Trade Mark matter of course. on a camera THE STRAIGHT LINE SPROCKET, means the 1898 Victor, represented by Cliue Bros., " THE BEST." FROM THE SOUTH. has arrived and is on show. To demon Complete out GUNDLACH OPTICAL CO. strate that it is a mud machine and don©t fits from $18 need any gear case, they set the thing to $52.50. 761 S. Clinton St., Rochester, N, Y. JH agoing and then hire a couple of boys to fire MARYLAND WHEELMEN DEMANDING mud at the chain. It works like a charm, and the boys seem to enjoy it. The Over SOME LEGISLATION, man people are nothing if they are not orig a little to our export figures for the com inal, and work up "good things" from year WITH THE TRADE. ing season. to year with a regularity which is astonish * * * ing. Baltimore is a tip-top Victor market CMel Consul Sams Pulling the Legisla and that wheel is always in the lead. The The Hoffman Machine Co., manufactur The Fowler Mail Order Co., of Chicago, popularity arid generous dealing of Cline ers of bicycle parts, at One Hundred and has been incorporated by F. T. Fowler, F. Bros, have as much to do with this as any Forty-third street and Amsterdam avenue, A. Heilman and E. Terwilliger, Jr., to tive Wires President Potter©s Fin thing ©e©l;se, but the combination of .superior New York City-, is. in financial difficulties, deal in bicycles. Capital stock, $10,000. goods and liberal dealer,cannot be drowned. and yesterday Judge Coaeni of the Supreme © © , i . . * * Court, appointed Arthur It. Pope, of New The line of the Mclntosh-Huntington Co.. ancial Foresight Noi Making Itsell THE FREAK , York, receiver, with a bond of $50.000, on a well-known Cleveland jobbing house, will wheel of 1898 may be the one that is held the application of Joseph J. McKee aud consist of the standard ©Sunol. listing at a Felt The New Models ol 1898,, at $100. The cheaper wheels are© wonder six other stockholders. The company is a high-grade price, and of the medium grade fully fine ill appearance, and the Crescent West Virginia corporation, and Mr. Pope Hercules and K. O. S. The two latter mod is the prettiest and most symmetrical wheel has also been appointed receiver in that els are the product of Otto Konigslow, of Baltimore, Jan. 24. Editor "Sporting seen for some time. Customers are not State. The company was incorporated on this city, who, by the way, is becoming Life:" When the Maryland Legislature usually up-iu the mechanics, and appear Sept. 10, 1895, with a capital stock of quite a factor) in the medium-grade trade gets done with electing a Senator it will ance that appeals to the eye has its influ $250,000. of this section. His output, for the.--year have something more important and easier ence. Then. too. the Crescent, the Craw * * * will amount to about 10,000. to handle, for Chief Consul Conway Sams ford and that class of bicycle, were used D. L. Tower, manufacturers© agent, of * * * has been down to Annapolis and presented on the roads- so extensively in 1897 and New York City, has added to the lines he The Armstrong Bros. Tool Co., 98 West «. few road bills, and such like, to be at stood up so well under all conditions, that will represent the McKee chain and Stamp Washington street. New York, has issued tended to. riders© are beginning to believe that for ing Co.©s roller chains and parts, the Aeme a new catalogue of parts for ©US models. Unlike former attempts, ©he is this time the common, every-day purposes of a road Malleable Iron- Works fittings, the K. & * * * well backed up by agricultural societies wheel, they answer very well. K. Lighter and the Imperial White Lubri- The Central Storage Warehouse Co.. of and the hayseed interest. Accordingly There are other people, of course, who caut. Cleveland, has been incorporated to do a there is strong promise that it will be a go. will stick to the "high grades," as they * * manufacturers© agents and jobbing busi Friends to push these things through, believe the additional price, represents su ness in bicycles and other merchandise. perior material and workmanship, as well A Chicago concern that is doing a large have been provided by the plan of that first business in jobbing wheels and goods, and The concern has secured a lease on an im practical president the League has ever as reputation of maker. mense warehouse at 1227 Euclid avenue, had, Mr. Isaac B. Potter. He conceived Well, they all pay their money and take doing it quickly, is the V. S. Water Co., and will take bicycles on consignment. A their choice, and exerybody seems satis 155 West Washington street. The com and formulated a scheme for loaning money pany manufactures bicycles complete, and number of deals have been arranged with from the National treasury tO:the smaller fied. Chicago and Eastern medium-grade makers. Given that a bicycle Is fairly good; did sells all parts in sets for the assembler to * * « and poorer divisions, to be returned with put together, and jobs cycle fittings and interest when the divisions are recruited YOU ever know an owner who was not a The Mead Cycle Co., of Chicago, has been lover of it? ALBERT MOTT. supplies. The prices on these sets of parts by just such work as this, to the point ready for assembling are calculated to j incorporated with capital stock of $100.OoO; where the revenues will be more than self- meet all competition, and yet the company incorporators are A. S. Littlefield, D. J. sustaining. PLACATING SECTIONS. Evaiis and E. M. Fry. claims they are not of department store * "* * IT IS EAST quality, but substantial articles. for a division, after the first few thousand Western Men Will Receive Recogni The Sidwell Pedal Co., of Pittaburg. Pa., members are gotten, but when there are » * * has been incorporated: capital stock $00.000. no funds, for road books, maps, clerk hire, tion at Potter©s Hands. The Alpine Safe and Cycle Co., of Cin * * * stationery, printing, bills, postage, etc., The demand made by the wheelmen in the cinnati, elected the following officers: Messrs. A. G. Spalding & Bros, have there is a slow growth. West that they should receive representa President and general manager, J. K. Kins- made arrangements with A. Featherstone Mr. Potter is a man of remarkable re tion on the new Executive Committee of the ley; vice president. A. J. Conroy; secretary \ ©& Co., of Chicago, one of the largest man source, and is a wonderfully hard worker. L. A. W., has been recognized by the Pot and treasurer, G. D. Allan. ufacturers of bicycles in America, whereby The observing and thinking people of the ter faction. The withdrawal of C. F. Kire- * * * A. G. Spalding & Bros, will handle Feath L. A. W. know this and would consider it ker, of New Jersey, as the candidate for The Alien Mfg. Co., of Indianapolis, erstone wheels in New York and Philadel H calamity for the organization if his serv second vice president has resulted in Presi which manufactured bicycles at the peni phia. The Featherstone people have done, ices were no longer available. dent Potter offering that place to the Mis tentiary at Michigan City, lud., and sold very little in the East, but their wheels THE MARYLAND CLUB souri division. The officers there have sub them at prices ranging downward from-©$80, have had an enormous sale throughout the mitted the name of E. W. Pattison, of is being charged with having shipped Western territory, where they are very well has practically nominated, and will elect. St. Louis. Potter declared yesterday that known. Japtum Ned Wilson as its president. He is Pattison is a well-known advocate of good wheels from its plant and stored, them in a happy combination of prosperous business roads, a leading wheelman, and in. every the face of its failure. In several cities man. popular fellow and triple concentrated way an acceptable candidate. The office the wheels have been found stored away. Boston After the©99 Meet. extract of active wheelman. of ©treasurer of the National Association Among manufacturers of tires and other Boston. Jan. 19. The ©99 Meet Club, composed The club is just now having its annual will likely be filled by Caro, another man parts which the Aline Co. did not manufac ot prominent local members of the L. A. W., handicap pool tournament, and there are of that section. The distribution of two of ture itself it has many creditors. The cred last night voted to invite the national organiza exciting times ahead. fices in the West, it is expected, will have itors are quietly investigating the affairs tion to hold its annual meeting in this city in of the company. 1S99. One committee was appointed to arrange PRESIDENT HARRY V. CASEY. the effect of solidifying the interests of * * * a programme and another to present the invita of the Centaur Cycle Club. will, in all the two sections. The Potter men have tion at the coming convention at St. Louis. probability, be the representative of East been cautious to choose only men not dis The Hollenbeck Saddle Co.. of Syracuse. Baltimore on the Park Commission. He posed to favor Sunday racing. N. Y., has been incorporated to manufac 5s being pushed for the position by the ture bicycle saddles and leather special wheelmen of this city and the authorities Midget Michael Sues For Divorce. ties, with a capital stock of $35,000. by R. Croasdale, G. H. Llovd. W. L. G. Thomas. are known to favor him. A more popular Crown Point. Ind., Jan. 25. In tbe Lake Coun- * » appointment could not be made. Mr. Casey tv Circuit Court to-day. "Jiiamie" Michael, the is a bright, intelligent man, and a bard Welsh bicyclist, through his attorney. J. K. Within the past few days separate arts, worker in wheeling interests. He com Stinson. filed suit for a divorce from his wife, eles of incorporation have been taken out mands the highest respect in and out of Fanny Michael, nee Lewis. In his complaint by the Union Mfg. Co.. of Toledo, the well- cycling life, and is a good, broad-minded tli-j "Welsh Wonder" says he married Fanny known makers of the Viking. Norseman and gentleman. Lewis at the city of Cardiff, Wales. March 13, Hero wheels. During the recent season Al- BLOW. YB WINDS. 1895: that she deserted him in tbe city of Aber- vin Peter considered"the advisability of in it was yesterday, and wheelmen on the man, Wales, three months after marriage. corporating bis bicycle business, partly be roads were scarce. But those who were cause the mail belonging to one branch of out had lots- of fun. Going up the road it his extensive business might not be con was one continual scrap with old Boreas, FOR SWEET CHARITY. fused with the other, and partly because but coming in, all you had to do was put the bicycle and other lines might be ar tip your feet, open your coat and sail down The Eleventh Annual German- ranged for convenience. This step was tak the road like a catamaran. You had to American Charify Ball. en last week, and the incorporation papers keep watch not to get hit by a broken The llth annual Gertnau-Americ©an Char have been issued under the name of tffe limb from a tree, and some of the old farm ity Ball will be held under the auspices of Viking Mfg. Co. houses rattled as tho* they were coming the Philadelphia Maennerchor Society at the » * » down on you when you passed, but that Aoademy of Music, evening of Monday, Feb. The Kelly Handle Bar Co.. of Cleve only added zest to the sport. 7. There is quite an array of distinguished land, claims to be master of the situation It really did blow pretty hard, but when lady patronesses and managers headed by Mrs. respecting the right to manufacture ad one of the boys came in and asserted that Cornelius Stevenson and Dr. Barton Cook Herst. justable bars of the divided pattern. Vie had had a tire blown off, everybody in whose hands is the sale of the proscenium and * * * looked sharply.at the supposed prevaricator, opera boxes. Mayor Warwick is the treasurer All machinery ns*d in©the plant of the until he innocently explained that he had to for tbe ball. American Weldless Steel Tube Co., of Tole come back because the air in his tire blew The Maennerchor Society -will open the ball do, or rather that part of the machinery off. with a fine orchestral an.d choral concert under the leadership of their director, Mr. Samuel L. nsed for special work, has recently been But this was not done, however, before the Herrman. The promenade music will be con removed to Shelby. With this step comes club liar had got in his deadly work. " That ducted by William Wolsieffer. and the dance the shutting down of the Brewer plant, so reminds me," said he, "of that awful blow music by Paul Sentz. For this occasion the that the output of the mills formerly con we had in ninety-five. I was heading into Academy will be decorated as never before. trolled by the American Weldless Co. may that wind, when a sudden gust toppled me The two beneficiaries of the ball are the be increased. The American Weldless off into the ditch, and I picked up my wheel "Pennsylvania University©s Maternity Hospital" plant is now being confined to the manu and found that a sharp-edged stone had and the "Depository and Philadelphia Exchange facture of straight tubing. punched a hole in the tire. Well, I made for Women©s Work." * » * up my mind I wouldn©t walk, and so I The German Ambassador at Washington, Dr. The Bay State Wood Rim Co.. of Ber mounted to ride on the rim. But, do you Von Hollebeu, will visit Philadelphia on Feb. wick. Me., has been organized, with papi- know, when I headed into that wind, the 7. and will be the guest of Mr. and Mrs. John tal stock of .$50,000. E. E. Marshall, of tire filled, and it never collapsed again until Thomson Spencer, of 1507 Spruce street. He will Boston, is chief organizer. I turned around." visit the Commercial Museums, and in the even * * * Somebody remarked that it did blow pret ing will open the German-American Charity Ball at the Academy of Music. Previous to the ball The Helios carbide lamp, made by the ty hard that day, but not quite as hard as he will be the guest of honor at©a dinner to be Helios Carbide Specialty Co., of Philadel the chap who last spoke. given by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Reilly, at phia, is one of the new lamps, burning Another man sat right down at the desk their residence, No. 1804 Rittenhouse square. acetylene gas, which will undoubtedly be and wrote out charges and specifications At the Academy he will occupy Mr. Reilly©s popular during the coming season, owing against the man who impeached the veraci proscenium box, in company with a distinguished to the intense white light they give, and ty of the club liar. party of Philadelphia©s "lour hundred." because of the absence of soot and dirt. The boys are rather proud of him Tickets can be procured from the members of * * * A GOOD, OPEN WINTER the Committee of Arrangements as follows: The Benton-Dudley Implement Co., of has been an excellent thing for the trade Edmund R. Teubner, chairman, southeast corner Quincy. 111., has been incorporated, with in Baftimore, and if there were not so Fifth and Chestnut streets; Edmund .Wolsieffer, capital stock of $10.000, by J. Benton, H. much overcrowding in it, business would con-ospomling secretary, 1117 Chestnut street; J. Dudley and W. W. Benton. Will deal in be called prime. .There are troops of wheel Herman Sternnu. recording secretary, .327 Market bicycles. men and wheelwomeii who keep up their street : Hon. (©li.©is. ©F. Warwick, treasurer, City * * * riding, and. of course, with the roads in the H©tll: M. Richards Muckle, chairman nuance com mittee, Ledger Office. Samuel Buckley, Jr.. of the well-known condition they always are at this time of firm of Samuel Buckley & Co., manufac the year, bicycles get old pretty fast. Some enterprising members of the Century turers© ager.ts for some of the largest lines Fred. Eisenbrandt has taken the agency Wheelmen of New York City are organizing of all kinds of parts and fittings, sailed of the Andrae and Crawford. He lias had a a parity to take a trip abroad in 1900 to attend last week for England. He will make an vast experience -in handling the; Columbia, the Paris Exposition. It is proposed that each extensive tour©of Europe in the interests of and the Crawford is a Maryland-built wheel man who taUes .in the tour shall be taxed §5 his house, and, as the lines he will carry and a popular one. The price is below the per month, to be put into a fund to defray all are in great demand in foreign countries standard, but those who ride it say that is the expenses of the trip. at this time, he will undoubtedly add quit* .Tan- 2 9. 19
in the city one day last week, looking for In doing this work the committee has re some good, straight "Blue Rock" powder. ceived but little assistance from the clubs During his perambulations he ran up forming the association, though ordered to against W. L. Kinser, S. T, McGlarren and perform the work by these same clubs. "Brother Bill." Kinser was determined The book will be a handsome one, six that the Doctor should hear his celebrated and three-quarter inches by four and three- "Oyster Speech," but as the Doctor was eighth inches, printed on heavy paper and IN A HUNDRED BIRD MATCH WITH NOTES AND COMMENT FROM THE hungry before he met the trio, poor Kinser covered with a flexible leather cover, which" had hardly spoken a dozen words before the will allow of its being used as a book of CITY OF SMOKE, Doctor started on a straight line for the reference without weiring out easily. J. E, WULF. railroad station. The cost of this publication has not been C. P. Mayer, the crack rifle shot and small and we do not think it wise to take , president of the Bridgeville Rifle (Tub, met the money from the association to pay for The Sportsman Now Discusses the with a very .severe loss last week. His the book, so the committee has decided to Lively Birds Make tha Shooting Diffi place of. business, a general store, was en furnish the book to those clubs which are tirely consumed by fire, the loss amounting not behind in association dues, at the rate cult Cantillon Lost Four Dead Out Merits oi Black and Nitro Powder to about $10,000. of five cents per copy for members of the Jackson Prigg. of Washington, Pa., spent association only. Something About Rille Shooting a day in the city last week, and when he- I will be glad to furnish a copy to the o! Bounds and Wulf Eight in a went home he had a new Parker hammer- secretary© of any State association who will less under his arm. Mr. Prigg says they send me his address. Yours very truly. Trap Notes Personal Mention. have organized the Science Hollow Gun JOHN A. WILSON, Secretary. Match Contest .at Milwaukee. Club and will go to practicing on©targets just as soon as they can get their shanty Pittsburg.© Jan. 24, Gun Editor "Sport- TRAP IN ILLINOIS. W. D. Cantillon and J. "F. Wulf, two lug Life:" After the open season for game built and traps planted. - : members of the Milwaukee Gun Club, shot The last shoot given by the Greenfiekl a 100 bird watch at the Northwestern Farm, shooting has-©passed, away .the enthusiastic Gun Club was very much enjoyed by the A Team Shoot Brought Off in sportsman, whether a seeker after small near Milwaukee, Wis., ou Jan. 14, Cantil- contestants, but the attendance was not -Petersburg. ion winning by a score of 91 to 80. Fast, or large game, has a penchant for discuss large. "Pill" carried off the honors of the strong bird* tested the endurance and skill ing this or that make or size of bore qf day with (,t2 1 --. per cent. Petersburg, 111...Jan. 15. Editor "Sport of the contestants, and Cantillpn©s score gun; this, or some other make of rifle, and W. C. Carnegie-and J. McClurg Hays are ing. Life:" On Jan. 7 .six shooters took is a creditable one. as he missed only whether largo or small calibre, and the spending a couple of .winter months on sid^s aiid:had a friendly go at the traps, on five pigeons out of the 100. shot" atr and respective merits of black and nitro pow Cumberland Island, Fla.. the winter home the Petersburg Gun Club©s grounds. Mr. four dropped dead out of. bounds. Wulf ders. As the season just passed As about of the Garuegies, shooting wild turkeys; F. E. BUuie. Mr. Fred. Hemminger and was less fortunate, as he lost eight birds the only one in which the small bore high ducks and quail. These two royal good Harvey Hurd on the one side, and Mr. J. dead out of bounds. power rifle has played any .conspicuous part sportsmen have a hard job of it trying to H. DsUlman. Mr. Mark Hemminger and Mr. The first five birds were grassed in flue it-seems to be receiving- the major portion pass their time away, and about all they Louis Yeck on the other side. The condi style by both men, but in the sixth© round of the attention of sportsmen. The use of do Winter or summer, is shoot and fish. tions of the race were 50 Peoria blackbirds iach dropped one, Cautillon©s dropping it as a legitimate weapon for sportsmen, Even then they think they are imposed to each shooter; the losing side to pay for dead out of bounds, while Wulf missed his. and its long- range and killing qualities, are the targets. As- will be seen by the score, At the end of the twenty-fifth round Can being discussed, pro and con, from Maine Colonel A. G. Courtney drifted into the some good shooting was done. Mr. Yeck, tillon led his opponent two birds, which to California. Whether it is proper or safe city last week with a nice case of Reming while a first-class game shot, was up tie increased to four after the fiftieth had to prevent this kind of a weapon to be used ton hammerless guns. The Colonel says: against & new kind of game on this occa been disposed of. At the end of the seven by every Tom, Dick and Harry who may "The best that has ever been, or can be sion, as it was the first time he had ever ty-fifth round Cantillon had killed sixty - choose to buy ore may not be decided this made; buy one; improve your scores, and shot at a target, but he took to it like a eight to his opponent©s fifty-nine, and h« year, nor perhaps next year. rest contented, you duffer." . duck takes to water, and it will be well finished strong by killing twenty-three out From California comes the cry that it is It may be a fact that Captain J. L. for the boys to 1 eep an eye on him in me of his last twenty-five pigeons; while Wulf too dangerous an arm to be used in tnahy Brewer is very anxious to shoot Irefl. Gil future. Jule Dallman had the wrong foot killed two less. parts of the State, even though it is in the bert a race at 200 pigeons for $1000 a in front a few times during the first half In the first match, wh©ch took place a wild and woolly West, and that some kind side, but . of the match, but on the last half he set few weeks ago, Wulf killed sixteen more of legislation will be asked for in regard Robert Gue, the handsome salesman in tled down and finished like the thorough birds than Cantillon; while the latter©s to limiting or abolishing the use of it. It the haberdashery of Normecut & Co., is bred he is. Frank Blane, although a new majority in this contest was eleven. is reported that during- the first nine days nothing if not game to the backbone. When one at this kind of work, had on a shoot A large number of spectators witnessed the Of the open season on the northern penin J E. Noraecut proposed to shoot him a ing coat that fitted him very nicely oa this trial of skill, several ladies being among sula of Michigan, that nine hunters were race he said: "No, sir; you go and get a occasion. Mark Hemminger hardly shot the party. The scores follow: killed,, and about twice that many have reputation first." up to his average on this occasion; it was been killed since. That the long range W. S. King. Pittsburgh champion pigeon no doubt ov> account of some trouble he W. D. Cantillon. small-bore rifle has been the cause of all had with his gun; the trigger would hang 11111 02111 11*11 11112 2*122 22 shooter has informed his friends that he and cause him to miss, but the fact that it 12»11 22111 22021 11212 22211 2S of the fatalities has not. nor cannot, be will spend the next three months in Eu 11101 12212 11211 22102 22112 28 proven, but nevertheless it gets the credit rope. William says that he will take a never hung only when he scored a goose egg would lead one to look upon the gun 21111 22220 122*2 22222 22122 23 91 for most of the accidents. From Maine whirl at the seductive "Blue Rock" pigeons J. F. Wulf. also comes reports of many more accidents that he has heard so much about, When he as a shooting iron that was not entirely 11122 011*0 21*11 12101 21211 20 than have heretofore occurred, the great arrives at Monte Carlo, and other places past repair. F. R. Hemminger, better 211*1 11002 22112 21220 22221 21 majority of which have been atributed to where shooting is the order of the day. known as "Hey Rube," is the snap shot of 11110 12111 10112 »2011 1002* 18 this powerful rifle. Many Of the older and The members of the East Pittsburg con all snap shots; when he hits ©em, he hits 11122 2*211 21212 2**01 12211 21-80 more practical .sportsmen have not taken tinue to practice every Saturday afternoon, ©em very hard, and when he don t, he up this new rifle as yet, and a good many though the turnout is not very large, un misses them, Harvey Hurd didn©t do a of them say that they will not use such pleasant weather may be the cause of it; thing to three of them, but miss ©em. He, FKOM THE SOUTH. a dangerous weapon at all. for, like "the other fellow," thejr don t however, feels very well satisfied, since it As the younger and more reckless and seem to be in their "usual good t<~~ was King©s Smokeless that was used in A Live Bird Team Match at Balti less experienced shooters have .armed them- © OLD breaking the other forty-seven, "all up." more and Its Result. selves with these rifles, thinking that there Following are the scores: Baltimore, Jan. 17. Editor "Sporting by their lack of ability as shots will be FORMED A WRONG IMPRESSION. PETERSBURG GUN OLB- . Life:" At the Baltimore Shooting Associa somewhat compensated for, accidents may .Fifty targets. tion grounds last Thursday J. Mowell Haw- be expected to occur very much more fre Manufacturers© Agents Not Barred TEAM NO 1. kins and George Harrison defeated Jas. K. quently than heretofore. Why is it neces H Hurd.. .11111 11UO 10111 11111 11111 23 Malone and Noah Walker in a match race sary to use a riiie that, will kill two or From the G. A. H. 1111111111111110111111111-24-47 at liva birds. Each shot at 15 birds, at three miles away, when it is well known Pittsburg, Pa., Jan. 22.-Gun Editor F Heminger 1100111110 10110 11111 10111 1& 30yds. rise. The wind blew strongly, car fact that© nine times out of ten nearly all "Sporting Life:" Owing to an error on the 1101111101011111101101111 20-39 rying the birds out rapidly, and Walker large game is killed inside of 203 yards©? part of the daily press the impression has F Blane .0110011111111001011101101-17 drew some very fast ones. The scores were If large game is becoming as scarce as it gained ground among shooters that the In 1101111111011101111111110 21 38 as follows: is said to be, why kill it all off, or wound terstate Association will bar paid men and Hawking ...... 02101 01111 21121-12 it with these long rang* liflesV Would it manufacturers© agents from participating 124 Harrisoa ...... 12120 20122 11212 13 lo not be much more satisfactory and much in the Grand American Handicap. Such is TEAM NO. 2. Malone ...... 12111 12011 22211 14 less dangerous to limit the range Of rifles not the case. The conditions of the Grand M.Heminger 10110 11111 11101 Hill 01111 21 Wftlker ...... ©00102 12010 20010 .7-21 to, say 5
W. H. Wright, of Spokane. Wash., was We make AMMUNITION!! in attendance at the exposition. He is well known to many of the visitors, as he has We make Ammunition that SHOOTS!! been present each year. We make Ammunition that WINS! I Ernest Roth, Harry Beck. George Loomis, Benjamin Dorrance and Mr. Nesbitt, of Wiikfsharre. Pa,, were visitors at the show Mr. Beck is a very enthusiastic ruffed grouse hunter, and a clever shot on these fast flying birds. Mr. Nesbitt prefers the frig game of Wyoming, while Mr. Dorrance is partial to the big game of New Bruns wick. At the New York Sportsmen©s Association William Torpey and J. H. Diilon. of Rad nor, Pa., visited "Sporting Life" booth, at Rifle Tournament Peters Gallery Ammuni the exposition on Tuesday of Inst week. Mr. Torpey is quite a shot at inanimate tar tion Breaks all Records. get, and is the crack shot of his club. Mr. Diilon is a rifle expert, and was among the contestants in. the rifle tournament at the HOT TOO PERSOML BUT JUST PER garden. 100 Shot Championship E. D. Miller, of Springfield, N. J., the old-time expert target shot, visited the SONAL ENOUGH. exposition one day and met many of his old Won by Mr. H. M. Spencer. shooting friends. Enoc was a celebrated shot a few years ago. * . 2424 POSSIBLE 2500 Bits ol Sews and Gossip About Men Tom Morfey and F. Wolf, of Lynhurst, N. J., called at "Sporting Life" booth iu Whom All Lovers ol Shooting Know the Exposition. They are lovers of live bird shooting and can bold their own iu any First in EVERY COMPETITION WON or Tied, in Person or Through the Medium company. SIX of the TEN High Scores made with Charles "Dutchy" Smith, of Plainfield, N. J., holder of the Leather Medal for sour o! General Fame, krout eating, visited the sights© in the big show. He is one of the "Big Three" that Miss Eloise Holland, of Dobbs Ferry, N. won the team championship at targets for V., aged 11 years, killed 10 out of 15 live the State of New Jersey. birds, 25 yards rise, at the Westchester Country Club, handicap at White Plums, N. Louis Erhardt. of Atchison. Kan., came V., OB Jan. 21. She scored more birds than on to see the Elliott-Gilbert match and visit NEW YORK, 88 Chambers Street. did some of the old shooters, and bandied the Sportsmen©s Exposition. Airy©s many n gun like a veteran. For a girl of 11 years friends were glad to see him, aad he prom CINCINNATI, OHIO, Third and Main Streets. ised air a grand time if they would visit this is a remarkable performance. Atohison April 13, 14 and 15 and participate Jack Fanning, the California pigeon shot. in the Manufacturers© and amateurs© tour be won In the Chicago fly casting tourna again showed his skill at the traps and nament. ment last year. killed straight in the Canadian handicap at Hamilton, Can., last week. The friends of Pauline Cook and May Clinton, the fa J. W. Brackett, publisher of the Phillip©s Fanning would like to see him go after mous lady sharp shooters, visited the Ex "Phonograph." Phillips. Me., was in at Fred. Gilbert, for the live bird trophies. position and met many of their old friends. tendance at the Show. He has a very inter Fanning is a representative of the Gold They are constantly improving their act esting paper which devotes considerable Dust powder and is a famous pigeon shot. and give a very clever exhibition of rapid space to the fishing and shooting in. Maine. and fancy rifle shooting. C. D. Prickett, superintendent of Hazard Sumner Crosby, of Bangor, Me., was Powder Works, at Hazardville. Conn,, was Clarence E. Teel, formerly with the Hun among the visitors at the Exposition. He among the visitors at the Show. ter Arms Co., in the New York office, has was in evidence around the exhibits of the now taken a position with Tom Keller, Maine Central Railroad and the Bangor A Western contemporary who did not ex Eastern agent of the Peters Cartridge Co. & Aroostook Railroad, as he furnished the hibit at the Sportsmen©s Show, called and King©s Powder Co., at 88 Chambers beautiful specimens of mounted trout, deer, "Sporting Life©s" booth "a register o£ street. New York. Mr. Teel has a large ac moose and caribou heads which adorned visitors." Well, yes! It was a register of quaintance among the sportsmen, who will these attractive places. Crosby©s taxider visitors, and several thousand placed their look him up in his new quarters. mist work is very natural, and his mounted names on our book so that they could re Henry Koegel. of Newark, N. J., visited trout received the highest praise from all ceive a month©s subscription free. Our the show. He came near tieing for the visitors. .friend with the leather goggles saw our Grand American Handicap last year, but booth only from the opposite side of the his twenty-fourth "bird fell dead out of John D. Bethel, formerly wltfi the W. F. Garden. There is one sportsman paper bounds. He will be in the big event this Quirnby Company, of New York, is now gen that would do well to have a "register of year and try to kill straight within bounds. eral manager of the International Gold visitors." Mining and Investment Company, of New Tom Keller. of the Peters Cartridge Co., York City. He tried gold mining in the .T. TJ. Brevver, of New York, won the was the happiest man in the Madison Klondike a few months ago and now pre Bronz Handicap at the Cobweb Gun Club Square Garden on last Saturday evening. fers the atmosphere of New York. Grounds, at Ba.yehester. N. Y., on Jan. IS. He had reasons to feel proud, as Peters killing 15 live birds straight. For the day©s metallic ammunition won six out of the shooting he scored al) the birds he shot at. Chas. W. Budd. of Des Molnes, writes us first ten prizes in the rifle tournament, and claiming April 19. 20, 21 and 22 as dates twenty-eight in all, standing on the 32-yard made a world©s record in the championship mark. for a four-davs© shoot, to be held at Des match. Tom is very popular with trap Moines, la.; S400 added money; live birds shooters, and it is very evident that he John Milholland defeated H. J. Sliek In and targets; a 25 live bird sweep, with $25 stands well with the riflemen, to have such entrance, will be shot on the last day. a live bird match at Cumberland. Md.. on a showing in a tournament of this kind. Jan. 20. by the score of 7 to 6 birds out of This will follow Erhardt©s shoot at Atchi son, and the attendance will be large. ten. The match was for $50 a side. Commodore Orin Scotten, J. A. Meroier and George Avery. of Detroit, were visitors H. P. Collins. the DuPont Powder Co.©e at the show. They are good sportsmen, and H. M. Spencer, of Scranton, Pa., made a gent In Baltimore, defeated William Har- found Madison Square Garden an interest- wonderful showing in the rifle tournament. risoii in a live bird match at Baltimore on Ing place. Commodore Scotten purchased He won the championship rifle match, with HEW YORK, CHICAGO. PITTSBURGH, ST.LOUIS.D Jan. 20. by killing 21 out of 25. and 5 a fine moose bead, a deer head and a cari the score of 2424. out of a possible 2500. straight in a tie. His opponent killed 21 bou bead of Taxidermist Crosby, to dec creating a new record. He used Peters 22 but lost two out of five birds in the shoot orate the walls of his handsome olub house, rim-fire gallery ammunition. In the contin off. near Detroit- uous match he tied for first plase, and the tie was not shot off. Mr. Spencer holds the The Morris Canvas Boats J. L. Head, of Peru. Ind., writes us There will be a scattering among the man Pennsylvania State Rifle Association medal claiming April 27 and 28 for the Peru Gun ufacturers© agents when Eflmer Shaner for 100 shots, at 200yds.: rest. This was Unequalled in Strength. Beautiful in Finish. Club©s second annual amateur tournament pulls his sabre at the Interstate target won at Scranton. Pa., last September. He Jack Parker will manage it, arid the tournament. "Remember, boys, if you ever comes from a family of shooters, his father amateurs will turn out in full force. received your shells free you will surely being a noted rifleman and winner of the get the ax," as Elmer is "onto his job." "Herald" medal, at Syracuse, N. Y., a D. L. Van Vlack, of Toronto: J. Weyper. couple of years ago. Will not Leak. Will not Crack. Low Priced. of Hespeler: J. S. Fanning, of Batavia, N. Dr. Hudson, of Brooklyn, won a hand Send for illustrated catalogue. FREE. Y.; L. W. Bennett of Buffalo. N. Y.; some silver cup and plate for making the P.. A. Bartlett. of Lakewood, N. Y.: Charlie Mowry, editor of the "Sporting B. N. MORRIS, VEAZIE, MAINE. best average for the year of 1897 iu the Goods Gazette." of Syracuse, N. Y., attend Kindly mention this paper. F. D. Kelsey, of East Aurora. N. Y., and N. Y. German Gun Club. He averaged 90 ed the Sportsmen©s Show. He arrived just L. Norris. of Buffalo, killed 20 live birds per cent, on all live birds shot at the club straight in the live bird handicap at Hamil in time to participate in the Press fly-cast events for the season. He used Hazard ing event in the anglers© tournament, and POPPINfi PIGEONS. ton, Canada, on Jan. 20. The boundary is- "Blue Ribbon" smokeless powder and U. M. of course carried off the gold medal. "Sport 100 yards, which accounts for some of the C. Trap shells. ing Life" was glad to get the silver medal straight scores. for second place, although Mr. Mowry had An Interesting Shoot on the Grounds Reuben C. Leonard, of Central Valley, no snap, even if he is an old-time fly caster. of the Hazelwood Club. James Caraher, of the Baker Gun Co., N. Y.. broke the world©s record for expert Pittsburg shooters had some flue sport on Batavia. N. Y., is at present stopping in fly casting in the anglers© tournament at H. T. Hearsy, secretary of the Limited the grounds of the Hazelwood Gun Club New York. He can dispose of Baker guns Madison Square Garden, on the evening of Gun Club, of Indianapolis, sends us pro Jan. 15. There were two matches, and as fast as that factory can turn them out; Jan. 22. He cast 120 feet, breaking the gramme of the sparrow and target tourna each w;as well contested. J. Ward, the but then the good qualities of this arm previous indoor record by over eight feet. ment, to be held there on Feb. 10 and 11. old-timer, had charge of the birds and make his work easy. The first day will be at sparrows, and on the grounds, and everything went off well. Fred. Wynde Miller, of Philadelphia, de second day a 100 target handicap event Ward is now manager of the club, and he Harry Valentine, for several years with feated Peter Murphy ("One-Barrel Pete") in will be shot. We will print programme in is a capable man for the position. He had the sporting goods house of E. W. Vine, a match at 50 live birds, at Charter Oak full in our next issue. some splendid birds ou hand yesterday. Albany, has gone into business for himself Park, near Gloucester, N. J., on Jan. 20. The scores follow: © at 37 Maiden Lane, Albany, N. Y. The match was shot under A. S. A. rules, .T. S. Wright. treasurer and manager of First event, 25 pigeons. for $100 a side. Miller killed 39 and Mur the Brooklyn Gun Club, sends us a very Barlow ...... 20222 02222 21112 12021 22022 21 L. Schortemeier won the year©s average phy 36. After this event Miller defeated neatly printed invitation to participate in Wilson ...... 02002 21112 12211 21022 20201 1<> in the Jeanette Gun Club, of New York, Horace Young in a 25 live bird match, for an all-day live bird tournament, to be held Munson . ... .21111 22022 22221 02221 10111 23 killing 106 out of 120 live birds, an average $25 a side, by the score of 24 to 22. at Dexter Park, L. I., on Thursday, Feb. 8. Grassland . .. .21122 22222 22111 11222 21222 25 of 8S4 per cent. 1898. It will be an invitation shoot, and Second event, 25 pigeons. Levi Hill defeated Edward Schuyler In a tha company will be an exclusive one. F. Barlow ... .02112 12212 02210 22222 21022 21 Hood Waters, the well-known trap shot match at 25 live birds, near Williamsport, N. Wilson ... .12200 21220 22111 21001 21212 20 of Baltimore, ha>s gone to Seattle, Wash., Pa., on Jan. 20. by the score of 20 to 14. "Bob" Emslie. the base ball umpire, re Munson ...... 02202 22222 21120 22222 20222 21 to accept a position and may remain there A. S. A. rules .governed the race. cently defeated Wm. Margette, of Buffalo, Crossland ...... 11321 22200 22212 22122 12111 23 for some time. He is likely to open the in a 25 live bird match, at St. Thomas. Ont. eyes of the Seattle trap shooters If he has "Sporting Life" was the last entry (No. The men tied on 21 out of 25 live birds, but DOEINCR LED THE LIST. any time to indulge in this sport. Success .140) in the,Grand American Handicap last in the shoot-off Emslie won, killing 4 out of to you, Hood. March, but this year it was No. 1; and 5 to his opponent©s 3. He Killed Straight in the Washing heads the list for 1893. ton Heights Gun Club. The two Harrys, Thurman and "Landls" J. L. Lequin, secretary-treasurer of the David, of Philadelphia, took in the exposi Gonzalo Poey, of Brooklyn, secretary of Interstate Association, writes us that the Eugene Doeinck. of Brooklyn, who is also tion one day. They saw many things to the Fly Casting Club, worked hard at the programme of the Grand American Handi the secretary of the Hell Gate Gun Club, Interest them, but were looking for some Angler©s Casting tournament at ©Madison cap will be ready Feb. 10. Applications took part in the live bird shoot of th^ shooting at targets or live birds. Come Square Garden, to make it a success. He for same may be mude to Elmer E. Shaner, Washington Heights Gun Club, Jan, 21, and over next year, boys, and perhaps-yon can acted in the positions of Judge, referees manager. 122 Diamond Market. Pittsburg, made the only clean score for the day, kill shoot at inanimate targets right in. the gar- and general assistant, and was busy all the Pa.; or J. L. Lequin, P. O, Box 605, New ing 14 straight. Scores: don. time. OLUB SHOOT 14 BIRDS. York City. Eugene Doeinck ...... 2222 22222 22222 1 -t Lieutenant J. W. Andrews, a popular Charles Plieckel ...... 2222 22222 20222 IS Fred Peet, the Chicago angler, was very Owing to the large amount of space taken Chas. Tenvilliger ...... 1222 02222 22111 Ui sportsman of Schenectady, N. Y., visited much disappointed at his showing in the for the report of the Sportsmen©s Exposition the show several times. We suppose Angler©s Tournament at the Exposition. H. D. Harrison ...... 1011 21012 21112 12 the attraction was the displav of snorts- reat many scores and other matter in Frank Sherry ...... 2202 20222 02222 3 1 He was feeling far from well and worked tended for our gun columns has1 been un A. J. Belden ...... 2110 21102 20211 11 ruen©s goods, or the Indian maidens at the under a severe strain. He has a number Maine exhibits. avoidably laid over until next week. Dr. Friedenberg ...... 2001 11021 11111 It of very handsome and costly medals K. YABK, i Fred Boedel ...... *,...... 1010 21101 01212 lfl Jan. 29. LIFE.
Eklward Johnson, of Atlantic City. There will be plenty of birds for sweepstake- Shooting after the match. All lovers of the sport are cordially invited to be present. J. R. Learning, manager. * * * The Mt Winan©g Gun Club, of Baltimore, was reorganized for 1898, with the folowing members: Louis C. Kistner, president; Joseph Miller, vice president: John Purple, secretary; W. H. Stier, treasurer; J. Schip- ley. field eaptain; J. Morris, J. Mieks, C. Schulthouse, George Roman, H. Hell and J. Erving. HERE^ND_THERE. * * * The attainment of all that is THE UNIONS WON. best in Ammunition has made ITEMS WENT SHOOTING GATHERED A Close Team Match Shot at Three Bridges, N. J. ON THE FLY. A very interesting team match was shot at Three Bridges, N7 . J., on Jan. 14, be a watchword at the Trap or. tween a team of five men from Union County, N. J., and a like number from in the Field, the country over. Announcements From Club Secretaries Hunterdou County. The race attracted several hundred spectators and great inter New complete catalogue est was shown iu the result. The conditions mailed free. Coming Trap Shooting Tourna were: Fiv^ men to each team, 10 live birds to a man, for $50 a side. The Unions had such old shooters as Seott Terry, Chas. ments News Notes ol General "Dutchy" Smith, Tom Keller, Aaron Wood ruff and W. A. Coddington. They killed Interest, 44 out of the 50 birds, Terry and Keller killing straight, while Smith and Wood ruff. grassed 9 each; Coddiugton was low The PSttsburg Rifle Club held its annual man, with but 6, losing four birds out of election last week, and the following of his first five. ficers were elected to serve during ,1898: The Hunterdon County team had Arn- President, Jesse B. Jones; vice president, wine, Hen.sler, Milbourne, W. Apgar and G. E. Painter; secretary, Charles P. Sorg; Warford, who are almost equally well treasurer, Louis Brehm; Executive Com known as experts on live birds. They shot mittee, D. H. Stoner, George Hodgdon, K. a very even race, Arnwine, Milbourne and Hoffmaiin, L. P. Ittel, Jesse Jones and Warford scoring 9 each and Hensler and Louis Schmidt; official scorer, L. P. Ittel. Apgar 8 each. L. C. SMITH GUN * » » At the start the Hunterdons led, but they BORED FOR..;. The crack shots of Sharpsburg, Md., had soon found the Unions improving; Arnwine And Guaranteed to a shooting contest on Jan. 15. Twelve ducks and Milbourne by losing their last birds were the prizes. Dr. K. M. Garrott Won left their team one in the rear. eight©ducks, Frank Higubarger won two After the match was finished some very Nitro Powder and John D. Reiusburg captured one. interesting miss and out sweeps were shot, * * * and a match between S. Terry and Case, at 15 birds ench, which resulted by the for The Elite: Rifle Club, of Brooklyn, held mer killing 14 to his opponent©sll. A iiov- Its annual election of officers last week, ice race was won by Lyrnan on three kills, when the following officers were chosen: although Henry killed five .straight, but Captain, Theodore Welters; first lieutenant, was not in the money. A $1 miss and out Dr. Chrales Hettesheimer; second lieuten had eight ties, on five kills; a ten bird ant, Dr. F. A. Schlitz; sergeant, K. F. match, at $5 entrance, was won by Cod Sclmeider; financial secretary, Jacob Frank; dington and Hooey on clean scores; six corresponding secretary. Peter Andressy; men grassed 9 out of 10 and two fell into treasurer, George Peth, Jr.; quartermaster, the eight hole. Henry won a miss and out George Durst; first, shooting master, C. J. on 8 kills. Hoernting; second shooting master, Louis The scores follow: Koellner; trustees, Ignatz Martin, Louis Team match, five men to each team; 10 Merz and Ixmis Zoellner; delegates to the live birds to a man, for $50 a side: National Sharpshooters© Association, Ignatz U>7 ION COUNTY CLUB. Martin, Jacob Frank and Louis Dillnieier. g. Terry ...... 22222 2211 10 W« now put the Ejector mechanism on all of the different * * * 3 Kings, IVs No. 7, U. M. C., Smokeless. grades. We use Wbitworth Fluid Steel, Crown Steel, Damas At Racine, Wis., Jan. 16, the National W. A Coddington...... 02000 22121 6 cus and Larainated Barrels. Gun Club, of Racine, defeated the Bohe 3% King©s, I1/; No. 7, U. M. C., Smokeless, 10- Our Guns range in price from $47.00 to $500.00, mian Gun C©ub, of Milwaukee, in a match ga. . by a score of 48 to 47. Charles Smith ...... 11122 22220 9 SEND FOR CATALOGUE- * * * 3 King©s, IVs No. 7, Peters, Victor. T. H. Keller...... 22222 22222 10 At Pottstown, Pa., Jan. 17, two matches 3 King©s. 1% No. 7, Peters, Victor. were shot off. The first, was at 25 birds f Gi A. Woodruff ...... 12113 2*212 9 ft purse and the price of the birds between 3 Kings, PA No. 7, U. 7M. C., Trap. Michael J. Scheifley, of the Shuler Shooting SOME PINE SHOOTING. match for $25 a side, between James Mc Club, and George Wilson, of the Merchants© Total ...... 44 Quaid, Lewis Groves, Frank MoQuaid and Hotel ©Coon and ©Possum Club. Scheifley HUNTEItDON COUNTY TEAM. Herron Hill Club Members Do Well G. Lazeras, on the grounds of the Glouces won by 16 to 15. The second match was Arnwine ...... 11112 12210 9 ter City Gun Club, on Jan. 20. The shoot, between L. Smith and" Charles G. Hawkins 8*4 BuPont, 1% No. 7, U. M. C.. Smokeless. in the Big Cup Contest. was governed by Rhode Island rules and on one side and William Pennypneker and Hensler ...... 12200 21221 8 The second of the shoots for the harfd- each man shot at 20 birds, J. McQuaui M. K. Schieflcy on the other. This match 3V4 DuPont, 1 3-1G No. 7, Winchester, some trophy oup offered by the Herron Hill and© Groves tied, with 16 kills each, and di was also for the price of the birds and a Lender. Milbourne ...... 12221 21210 9 OJ-iin Club, of Pittebnrg, was held on the vided the money. Lazeras killed 15 and F. purse. Each shot at ten live birds and a 4Vi E. 0., 1% No. 6, U. M. C., Club, 10-ga. club©s shooting grounds on Davis Island, McQuaid 14. J. McQuaid then made a. tie resulted. One more round was shot, and W. Apscar ...... 12210 01211 8 January 11. The contest, which was at 25 wager of $25 that he could grass 120 out Scheiftey©s bird, though hard hit, flew "3Vt DuPont, Hi No. 8, U. M. C.. Smokeless. live birds, proved to be one of the most of 25 birds, and won, killing 22. out of bounds, losing the match. Warford ...... 22021 11121 9 interesting shoots of the season, as there * * * 3^4 DuPont, 1 3-16 No. 7ya and OVi, Smokeless. were three men tied for tirst honor, with A live bird contest, at Williamsport, Pa., a record of '2'2 each. These shooters were CAZENONIA CLUB SHOOT. on Jan. 20, between Lcvi Hill and Edward Total ...... 43 A. H. King. Beasmc-r and Wood. The rules Scl uyler, for a purse of $115, resulted in Match between Scott Terry, of Plainiield. N. J., making a shoot off necessary were followed Kelsey High Man at the Last a-victory for Hill, who killed 20 out of and Abe Case, of Three Bridge, N. J.; 15 birds out, and King proved the wiuaer, killing the 25. Schnyler only landed 14 birds. each for $25 a side. five birds straight. The boys nearly all Gathering. The contest was under the rules of the Terry ...... 21122 21222 20122 14 shot well, as the following score will show: American Association. 3 King©s, IVs No. 7, U. M. C., Smokeless. Messrs. Fanning, Kelsey, E. C. Burkhardt * * * Case .."...... 10122 22*11 * 1120 11 Cup shoot and C. A. Ward were the big winners at 3J/4 E. C., l]/i No. 7. Winchester, Leader. W. S. King . .22222 02222 02002 22222 22222 21 the open all-day shoot of the Cazeifovia. The Winnebago Gun Club was formed at Novice race, five birds. Messner. ....22000 2 Gun Club Jan. 11, at the club©s grounds at Oshkosh, Wis., on Jan. 1!), with a member K. M. Bessmer ...... 22222 20222 22222 22020 22222 22 Bab-cock and William streets, Buffalo, N. Y. ship of forty-three. The following officers Ryder...... 0 1 0 0~- 2 3 A. H. King. .22222 22022 22222 22002 22222r-22 The programme was a good one and brought were elected: President, C. C. Chase; vice lieerl lower...... 2 0 1 0 2 3 Smith . .02200 02202 01010 11112 11011 IB out a large number of crack shooters, and president, W. W. Kimball; secretary, John Ljman...... 2 0 2 0 3 Fargo .. . .22222 22220 22222 22222 00211 21 was a success in evsry way. It has been H. Thomas; treasurer, Chas. J. Maulick; Brokavv...... 0 0 1 0 2 Grassland . .02022 22022 20222 22222 22222 21 decided to change the day of the regular captain, John Steier. The rules of the Potter...... 0 2 0 0 2 "Wood .. . .22221 22202 22220 22022 21222 22 shoot of the club from Wednesdays to North Milwaukee Gun Club, with some Marshall ...... 0 0 2 0 2 Daniels . .22002 22220 20220 00221 12022 17 Tuesdays. The scores are aa follows: minor changes, were adopted. The pur Henry...... 1 2 2 Parker ..122212120001022 11 pose of the club is trap shooting contests Stephenson ...... 2 0 0 1 0 2 MePherson ....00? 1 00222 22000 8 Events ...... 1 2 34 5 G 7 9 10 wholly. Weekly shoots will be held, com Lyiiian won llrst money, as Henry was shoot Shoot off for cuj Targets ...... 10 15 15 10 20 5p 10 15 25 15 mencing the tirst Tuesday in May and clos ing for birds only; second, money divided. Bessmer...... 200 ing the last Tuesday in August.© Miss and out, §1 entrance, birds extra; five A. H. King ...... 22122 Kelsey ...... 10 15 12 10 17 8 9 13 20 14 * * * birds. • • t Wood...... ; .....200 E. Burkhardt ... 7 13 12 7 19 S 10 14 22 -11 *C. Smith...... 1 2 112 Miss and out Ward ...... 9 12 12 10 IS 10 8 13 "© t The Press Gun Chib held a sparrow shoot W. S. King...... 222222 Fanning ...... S 14 15 8 17 10 0 14 24 H at Oakview Park, on Penn Gun Club *T. Keller...... 2 1 Woodruff...... 2 Ow Bessmer...... 220 Ciinnou ...... 7 10 14 . . 10 14 . . grounds, at TVorristown, Pa,, on Jan. 22. 5 A. H. King...... 222220 Banuon©...... 7 10 i:5 9 10 6 7 14 . . ;. Sebenck.. . . .1 1 2 S .... The scores: Joseph Earl 8 out of 10. S. B. HiUlebrandt. . ...1 1 0 Fargo...... 22210 Mack ...... tl 12 10 Griffith 7. Nevin Cassel 0. Fillmore Jones ©5. Bellis ...... 0 w Crosslund...... 222222 Smokev"- .....©. *.©. (J12 12 8 13 S 7 12 22 9 The match was 18yds. rise and 30yds. boun MePherson...... 2220 C. S. B. ...,.., . 9 11 11 7 16 7 8 14 18 11 Lister.: .... .111 2 0 9 12 1M-. . dary. OocUlington. . . .2 1 1 1 2 Warren ...... 8 12 ia tj 20 6 » * * »H. Campbell ..2 2 1 2 2 o \on-is ...... 9 11 14 9 lt> 6 9 14 22 11 0 IN SOUTH JERSEY. Alderman ...... S 7 8 6 . . . . At a recent meeting of the Wayne Gun Case ...... 0 w . 12 4 10 2 ©§ 12 .©. .'. Club, of Philadelphia, Pa., it was decided Henzler. . . . .1 0 w 1 McCarney ...... 0 Match Shoots at Gloucester City and Woodbury ...... 14 8 15 7 10 13 IS .. to offer a gold and a silver badge as prizes W. Terry. . . . .0 w 514 3 8 12 IS .. to be competed for every month at the reg W. Terry (re-entry).. .1222 ) W 4 Salernau ...... 0 Wood bury. Foxie ...... 6 .. 6 8 12 . . ular monthly club shoots . (last ( Saturday G. Squire...... 0 w A large number of people assembled at Swope ...... 7 13 B . . 12 .. 10 of every month), the members winnlg them *D. Darby...... 1211 2 5 the McQuaid Gun Club grounds, at Glouces Coopf-r ...... 7 13 7 8 14 20 . . the most number of times to be presented * Arnwine...... 1 2 2 2 1 5 ter City, on J; n. 10. to witness a shooting Huelibers ...... S 10 1(5 7 © with them. The first shoot will take place Warford...... 1 1 1 2 0 4 ...... r.\ *S. Terry...... 2 2 2 2 2 -5 match at live pigeons between James Mc W. C. H...... on Saturday, Jan. 29, each man to begin —1 Quaid, Lewis Groves, Francis McQuaid and J. Bock ...... G S .. .. at scratch, to shoot at 25 Blue Rocks, un Apgar..., ...... 1 Ow Keinecke ...... 12 17 . . Divided. William Lazarus, at 20 birds each. James .. 13 15 i) known angles, thereafter handicaps to be Ten-bird sweep, $5 entrance. McQuaid. on a wager, killed 23 out of 2o. Stacey ...... allowed according to percentage, viz.: A K. M. The conditions were: Rhode Island rules, makes high score, 22 out of 25, 88 per cent.; Smith...... 22122 11110 9 1 20yds. rise, and to shoot at 20 birds each. TRAP IN KANSAS CITY. B scores 15 out of 25. 60 per cent. At the Woodruff...... 12122 11201 9 1 The scores: next shoot A would shoot at scratch, 25; B S. Terry...... 11112 12202 9 1 would be allowed 12 extra, or 87 in all, First event, entrance fee $25. The Stock Yards Gun Club Held. Coddmgton...... 11221 1.1112 10 0 J. McQuaid...... 10M. McQuaid...... 14 everv shoot to be averaged from the former Henry...... 12133 02122 9 1 L. Groves...... 16 W. Luzarus...... 15 Their Monthly Shoot. shoots. This will give everyone a chance to Schenck...... 12102 20101 7 3 Exhibition match. win. The club looks for a large attendance Hooey...... 21221 22221 10 0 J. McQuaid killed 23: missed 2. The Stock Yards Gun Club hold It:i and guarantees everyone participating a Hildebrandt...... 21021 20121 8 2 Judge, J. liudd; referee, E. Foster. monthly shoot at Washington I©nrlc, Kansas good time. The initiation fee of the Wayne Bel Us ...... Ol;.©22 :.©! •!£>.— 9 1 City, Mo., on Jan 8. C. J. Matstin. in tUo Gun Club still remains at $1, until the an Henzler...... 01211 22110 8 1 McQUAID AND LTJTZ TIED. handicap shoot, won the medal. Tin nual meeting in March, when the regular W. Terry ...... 02222 22222 9 1 A shooting match at live pigeons took First money divided. Second money shot-off, G. M. Stockwell. .11121 1»©212 1221 i . fee will be charged again. Those interested place Jan. 19 at the Horniff Gun Club B. H. Barse .... .11011 in trap shooting should visit the grounds miss and out, as follows: grounds, near Woodbury, and in which .21011 Smith ...... 1 2 1 2 2 0 5 there were six contestants for the prize of J. U. Miles ..... of the Wayne Club, at Sixteenth and Court- Woodruff ...... 1 2 2 2 1 1 2 0 7 It. Kelley ...... 11011 land streets, or send application, enclosing Henry...... 2 1 2 2 1 1 2 1-8 $50. The conditions were: Rhode Island C. J. Mastin...... 02222 initiation fee. to C. C. Green, secretary, Bellis...... 2 2 10 a rules, and to shoot at nine birds each. The M. Stoole, ..... ,22202 2621 Chadwick street. W. Terry withdrew. scores: H Hendley .... * * * S. Terry withdrew. J. McQuaid...... 8|C. Dorell ...... C. Ed Fletcher ..... There -will be a pigeon shooting match on Third money shot-off, miss and out, as follows: F. Liitz ...... S|Gr. Steward ...... <5 J. W. Olander ... Saturday afternoon, Jan. 29, on the stock- Henzler...... 1 0 1 W. Haidy...... 6| George Horniff ...... 5 .D. O. Harcock . ton League grounds. Seventeenth aud Fed Hildebrandt...... 1 2 2 Judge and referee Albert Dash. f). lsaa:©Sou ..... eral streets, Camden, N. J., between Mr. Henry won second money carried over and SOME ©SWEEPSTAKES. SHOOTING. .1. F. Frye ..... Rocraft, o£ Philadelphia, and Mr. HildebramU wou third iu a shoot-ofl. A large crowd saw a sweepstake shooting 1^ O. Mutter ... SPORTING LIFE. Jan* 29-
in charge of the pretty paflor occupied by ] that concern. "Forest and Stream" had a neat booth where books on field sports published b; CORNER IN CHAMPIONSHIPS that company were shown. Mr. Ed ware Banks was in charge, when not engaged i: WON BY his duties as secretary of the rifle tourna ment. . . The "American Angler" had a luindsonac FRED. GILBERT, OF IOWA, display of oil paintings of American tisties which" drew the attention of every lover o. WITH the sport of angling. . The. "Commercial Advertiser" had a pret ty parlor, where Harry Palmer held fortl to his many friends. ©Outing© displayed a large collection o pictures of tield and stream sports. "Yachting" had a fine collection of oi paintings pertaining to this sport. Recreation" showed a large number o: photographs of live game birds and animals taken in their native element. OU PONT TROPHY, WITH TITLE, SOME OF THE INTERESTiHG EXHIBITS "Sporting Life" had. an attractive booth " Champion of United States at Live Birds," for sportsmen. On a stand in the centre ot JOTOYER. their space was a large book, in whicl: E. C. CUP, WITH TITLE, visitors placed their names. All doing_ s<. "Champion Target Shot of .America.1 © received a monthly subscription free. Sev eral thousands of the visiting sportstner. KANSAS CITY STAR CUP, WITH TITLE, Winners in the Different Tournaments wrote their names in "Sporting Life©s" reg "Champion at Pigeons." ister. This stand was headquarters foi H, M. Spencer Won the Rifle crack shots, expert©anglers, base ball fans and bicyclists. Iu recent contest Mr. Gilbert shot at 125, killed THE WHITELY EXERCISER, Championship R. C. Leonard Broke occupied the space on the right of "Sport 125, in bounds 122. ing Life." Their apparatus is one of tht best for affording physical exercise foi the Fly Casting Record, Etc, men, women and children. It is attach Gives High Velocity, Regular Pat able to any wall and can be used in any tern, Invariable Results. The fourth annual sportsmen©s exposition apartment©of 5 by 10 feet and upward Is now a thing of the past, aud all that re- A continous performance was given L mains is the memory of the scenes of the several athletic built young men to show woods or the special exhibits in different the development of muscles obtained branches of sporting goods. using the Whitely Exerciser. Owing to the space occupied by our re WILLIAM W. HART & CO. port in last issue several important ex Perhaps the linest and largest display o: hibits were unavoidably left over until this taxidermy ever shown in Madison Square issue. That the show was a success is not Garden was the collection, furnished b> u question as the attendance was surprising William Hart & Co., 5 West Third street ly large from the opening day until the New York. This firm belongs to the "Ne\\ doors closed last Saturday night. "While a School" of taxidermy, and the extensive few exhibits were shown which did not ness of their exhibit covered sixteen interest the real sportsmen the general dis spaces. plays were of such a nature that every In the front of the amphitheatre wa lover of the sports of the Held or stream shown the big game that can be killed in BORED FOR found in them something of interest- the Jackson©s Hole country. The heads BLACK& horns and skins of elk and deer decoratei THE MAINE EXHIBIT, this space, while typical photographs oi NITRO in charge of Miss Cornelia Crosby, "Fly the start and return from a hunt witl JAKIKO UP POWDERS Uod," of Phillips. Me., was among the real specimens of the wonderful scenery wert WEAR attractions of the show. The log cabin wa shown on all sides. AT EVERY PRICE BUT LITTLE MORE THAN OHEMLF THAT OFANY a gem of the woodsman©s skill. The Indian Among the features of this space was a POINT.! OTHER GSOD GUN & ARE GUARANTEED IN THE MOST POSITIVE TERMS." wigwam of birch bark, the lean-to of ever full mounted grizzly bear standing almost greens and balsam with the general sur 11 feet high, and the well known fill! roundings made a picturesque spot, and one mounted "challenge" moose, the position ITHACA Gt/N CO. /rmCA,Hy. which drew every lover of nature. Joseph and mountings of which are acknowledged Jefferson was so taken with the log cabin to be superior to anything ever done on that he ordered one from Mi.ss Crosby for this animal. his summer home at Oyster Bay. Spaces No. 77. 79, 81 and 88 were oc The decorations around the Maine exhibit cupied by mounted groups of mammals in a neat, substantial sole and heel clamp in the taxidermist line were furnished by S. quiet natural poses. The family of cinna worked by a single lever, and the two rub Crosby & Co.. of Bangor. Perhaps the mon bears at the mouth of their den ber-tired wheels set in ball-bearings in linest display of mounted fish was seen very homelike and natural, and is very just the right position to be most usefvt here that has ever been shown in the Mad much admired. The roaring lion, the title and furnish the greatest amount of leverage ison Square Garden. The most beautiful of which explains itself, is one of the most make up the foot cycle. And cycling afoot part of this display was two cases contain wonderful successes ever shown In taxi seems to be destined to become a mos ing mammoth trout, mounted in a manner dermy. The extreme short - coat of this popular sport. The stand was decoratei that drew forth admiration from everyone. animal tests the utmost skill of the taxi with cue-sheet posters of very novel am One weighed Q pounds 11 ounces. This was dermist, and shows the actual knowledge taking design a little colored baby wear taken in Rangely waters. Sept. 23, ©97, by possessed by the artist. The cage eoii- ing foot cycles is daintily poised on a R, N. Parish, of Montville, Conn. The iaining tigress and cub attracts much at crescent; while a sturdy buffalo, filled with IS A PERFECT ALL AROUND LOAD largest trout ever taken by artificial fly by tention, and many disputes are raised foot cycles, showed bold the already famous legitimate casting. The other was as finely to whether they were alive or not. A flue name Buffalo Foot Cycles. The new cata EITHER IN mounted aud weighed 9*4 pounds when group of Rocky Mountain goat complete logue will be sent on application to Mr taken from the water at Upper Dam, Me., this exhibit of interesting examples. W. S. Cleveland, manager, 985 Ellicott "LEADERS" or "REPEATERS" by T. J. Earlier, of South Framingham. But the exhibit representing the enormous Square, Buffalo, N. Y. Mass,, Sept. 1. "97. The two beauties were collection of Hart & Co. aud their extra THE PHILLIPS MFG. CO.. NEW YORK. mounted in frames 42x28. The background ordinary skill in handling of nature in HIGHEST VELOCITY, was an oil painting, representative lake many forms, occupied spaces No. 36, 37, One of the attractive novelties of the Ex scenery. It was a beautiful work, and the 38. 234, 235. 236 and 237. This exhibit was position to sportsmen was the "Durand admiration of every fisherman. Mr. Crosby without question the linest and most ar Bicycle Boat," of which a full working MOST REGULAR PATTERN. showed a collection of five salmon and tistic in the line and caused a great deal model was shown. It is a pedal motor, oi seven trout mounted in the most artistic of comment. It consisted of one of the bicycle boat, which can be propelled by manner. finest collections of game heads, horns, either one or two persons, and either with Another attraction was a moose head, fur rugs and skins possessed in the United the feet, or, if necessary or desirable, with the hands. It is the only boat of this char mounted by the same taxidermist which States, and the arranging of these articles acter in which the operator sits as low as The Austin Cartridge Co. had a spread of antlers measuring f>0 was done In extremely artistic style. A inches. At the Moosehead and Aroostook most novel and decorative feature was an in an ordinary rowboat, and is consequently CLEVELAND, OHIO. exhibit two fine moose heads were shown, original idea of this firm in the shape of just as stable as any boat usually used by together with a family scene of deer. A fine a magnificent large mounted Montana elk sportsmen. The pedal connects directly buck stood guard over a doe and fawn, the head in pose of Challenge (after Landseer©s with a shaft bearing the propeller, and a was declared tbe winner, with 2424 to his latter being so cleverly concealed in the picture by that name). The horns of this reverse can readily ©be accomplished. The credit, li. J. Young was second, with 2421, low fir boughs that at first glance the visi elk head had been carefully drilled and whole machinery is noiseless, aud as there and Mr. Dorrier third, 2413. tor failed to observe it. A finely mounted wires to connect at the tip of each prong is little disturbance of the water, game- The target of honor was a tie between L, deer head was one killed by Mrs." Wallihau with incandescent lamps and the effect would not likely be disturbed by its ap Flack and E. S. Pillard, with 75 each; M. of Lay, Col., and presented to Mr. Crosby. when lighted was without question most proach, and as feet do the work the sports Dprrler third, with 74. and three men tied It was the blacktail variety aud a grand grand. As a whole, the general impression man©s hands are free to use gun or rod, and with 73. Bullseye target, beat centre shot, specimen. given to the observer is that of a model his position is facing the direction in which was won by M. Dorrier. 8 degrees; C. S. GTJNTHERS© DISPLAY. theatre interior constructed entirely from the boat travels. From 4 to 6 miles per Dietrich. Sya degrees, and P. Kossek and occupied Spaces 159. 160. 161, 162. 163 and heads. skins- and other articles mentioned hour can readily be made. H. M. Spencer tied for third with 10 de 104.-with a most extensive collection of and decorated with similar goods in very A. A. ZIMMERMAN CYCLE CO.. FREEHOLD, grees each. In the continuous match H. M. costly furs of every kind of fur-bearing clever manner. This collection contains N. J., Spencer, M. Dorrier and L. Buss tied for animal in existence. The display was hand many record heads and skins as follows: manufacturers of the Zimmy wheel, showed first place. somely arranged over and around a large Musk ox and moose heads and grizzly bear their leading model in Space 58. It weighs Full record of prize winners individual arch of evergreens. In the centre was an kin. the latter measuring 11 ft. in length. 20 pounds and is geared to 76. The hubs l(H)-shot championship: immense buffalo head it is claimed the Many moose, buffalo, caribou, elk. deer and used are designed by Mr. A. A. Zimmer- H. M. Spencer 2424, R. J. Young 2421, M. largest in existence. It was mounted from other heads with beautifully mounted tiger, n. The special features are the ball re Dorrier 2413, L. P. Ittel 2408, F. O. Koss 240rf, the shoulders and required six men to lift Polar bear, grizzly bear, leopard and other tainers and tbe removable axle, without L. Flack 2403, Dr. A. A. Stillrnan 2396, E. S. It. In the centre of the arch was the 10- fur rugs complete this exhibit. disturbing the bearings or taking wheel Pillard 2300, L. Buss 2S87, Dr. W. G. Hudson months-old lion which was formerly the Through the kindness of W. Seward ©rom the frame. The seat-post lug is a drop 23&G, W. Kosenbaum 2385, L P. Hansen 2384. pet of Bob Fitzsimmons. It was mounted Webb, Hart & Co. showed some of the forging with arms that connect with back Target of honor L. Flack 75, E. S. Plllard 75, In a very natural pose, lying on its side, finest buffalo, elk and moose heads in the stays. Shelby tubing is used throughout. M. Doerler 74, C. E. Gensoh 73, O. Hinz 73. Dr. with head raised. The anatomy was finely exhibition. These are from Mr. Webb©s Three models are made by this company A. A. Stillman 73, G. Worn 72 L Bass 72, executed, and the work that of an artist. I private collection and are almost priceless. ©Racer," "Road" and "Ladies©." List"of W. A. Fewes 72, H. M. Spencer 72, 1. Martin Among the handsome heads which graced I Hart & Co.©s fourth display occupied >ach, $75. The Manhattan Cycle Supply 72, H. M. Pape 72. E. W. Harvev Jr.. 71 J. this display was one of a black-tail deer, spaces No. 86. 87, 88 and 89. and was filled 3o., 58 Warren street, New York, are East G. Dlllen 71, G. .Schlicht 71, O. Bayer 71 W. showing 53 points. In the collection of rugs with fur clothing and sleeping bags adapt ern agents. A. Hicks 71, H. Bookman 71. L. P. ittel 71, J. were several valued at $1000; while the ed for Klondike and Alaska gold hunters. Bodenstale 70. P. J. O. Hare 70, J. DieU 70, prices ranged from $1 to $1500. Tiger skin UNIVERSAL TRAINING CO.. NEW YORK. O. Keiss 70. F. C. Uoss 70. This was a very interesting exhibition. showed a new and perfect attachment for Bull©s-eye target, best centre shot M. Doniot rugs, valued at $750 and white bear at The suits are cut from genuine Esquimaux S. C. S. Dietrich S%. P. Kosseck 10. H. M. $500 and $600 were admired by everyone. pattern, and are accepted as the most prac he bicycle in the Bell Brake and Universal Gunther & Sons showed hunting coats, fur Saddle. The "Bell Brake" gives you a Spencer 10, Dr. A. A. Stillman 10%, H. D Mil tical on the market. The sleeping bags are strong steel brake, operated by the© same ler lli/a. E. S. Pillard 12, J. Flaeklanmi© 12%, lined, with natural muskrat: also water perfectly adapted to the extreme cold eli- j Dr. A. W. May 12%. C. W. Harnoy, Jr., 13, proof coats of reindeer skin. The arch over mate, and with one of these outfits a D. Wiegmann 13, C. F. Ross 14 J F Smitli Gunthers© display was decorated with heads man can keep comfortable in almost anv 14, S. Bosaini 14%. R. Busse 15, H. Mahlea- of caribou, Rocky Mountain sheep. Rocky climate. tie stronger pressure of one thumb, you put jroth 15. Mountain goat, buffalo, musk ox, black-tail THE BUFFALO FOOT CYCLE CO., BUFFALO on your brake, and where the very act of Continuous match -H. M. Spencer 149 M. deer and antelope. The sides of the arch NEW YORK bracing yourself with both hands for a sud Doerler 149, L. Bass 149, H. D. Muller 147 .T, were decorated with skins of Rocky Moun- During the second week of the Exposition den step may apply the brnke to stop the Dillen 147, L. P. Ittel 147, R. J. Young i4T, ain Hon. wild cat, white arctic fo©x, lynx. the Buffalo Foot Cycle arrived in force in wheel instanter, and not injure the tire at S. Pillard 146, W. S. Purton 146. W Kosen- American reindeer. black-Jail deer, axis charge of Mr. W. S. Cleveland, the manager, all, as it only clamps the sides, and not laum 14C. F. C. Ross 145, L. Flack 145, L P. deer, wolf, leopard, ounce, white Russian assisted by such foot cycling experts as the tread, or wearing part, of the tire. Hansen 145 G. N. Oberst 144, R. Busse 144, wolf, prairie wolf, white bear, grizzly bear Reginald Needlecott, fancy foot cycler; R. C. The Universal Saddle is an aluminum seat I). Wiegemann 144, J. A. Dietz 144, Dr. A. and brown bear. Finished rugs" were Chauucey, one-mile champion, and Mr. jas. resting on pneumatic rubber bulbs a sensi A. Stillman 143, H. M. Pape 143, C. S. Dietrich shown, made up in the above-named skins: .Carter Brooks, a New York representative ble, wide seat, anatomically formed to fit 143. G. P. Williams 141. J. Bodenstab 141 H. also clothing, gloves, shoes and various During the last day of the show the per everybody of either sex, young or old. It vraus 141. W. A. Perves 141 C K Gensch. articles. Taken altogether, Gunther & Son sistent question. "Did you ever cycle has no cushions to get hot and damp, wear 38, S. Kobn 138, W. A. Hicks 138. S. .T. l.yoa made a grand display of their goods, and afodt?" was strongly in evidence. A crowd out or harden. Is always cool, comfortable 38, P. J. O©Hare 138, A. C. .Neumann 138.© G, its arrangement was attractive and inter was always to be found around the plat and healthful. ?aekrnaim 128. esting. form of this exhibit watching the fancy THE RIFLE TOURNAMENT. Individual howling championship of THE SPORTING PRESS foot cyclers© or carefully examining the new In the shooting gallery the usual amount miter New York. Bach contestant to roll vns represented by "The Sportsmen©s Re W. S. Cleveland model, which, by the way, of interest was manifested. At the end of six games, strikes and spares, Amerieaa view" and "Bicycle News." Mr. Al. Knox, is certainly attractive. A solid* foot-piece the 100-shot match it was found that the Bowling Congress rules to govern. Scores; & popular sportsman arid clever writer, was of steel, highly nickel-plated and burnished, A. Paulson Fidelia. N. ¥., 1Q2, 181, 184, 1«7» leaders were as follows; H. M. Speaeer llv, IVi— Iwi, , © Jan. 29. SPOUTING
L. Johnson. Jr.. Knickerbocker A. C., 202, 177. MONDAY. JAN. 17. AFTERNOON. 173, 227. 210, 179 1108. Class F. Ladies© fly casting contest. For THE OLD C. K. Starr, Inter-State League, New York, distance only. Unrestricted. Open to all. 150. 183. 183. 103. 189, 206 1104. Miss Cora Leotard. 73 ft., first prize; Miss RELIABLE A. Silver. Inter-State League, New York, 172. Helen Stoddard, 61 ft., second prize. 205. 179. 192. 22.3 191 1162. Judges, F. Bngle, F. Mather. Referee, F. The Parker Gun has "MOST PERFECT SHOOTING GUM MADE.© Head riti bowling championship of America B. Stewart, Standing of the nine leaders at the close of the stood the test Simplest, Strongest, Safest, contest: J. Boemmerman. Arlington. Brooklyn, MONDAY. JAN. 17, EVENING. 150; M. Keppler, Columbus, Brooklyn. 149; J. Class G. Obstacle fly-casting contest. For of over 30 Handsomest and Best in Beck, Central, New York, 149; J. J. Cluezen. delicacy and accuracy. Open to all. Th.ere Every Way. Metropolitan. New York 149; C. Wilckens, will be plawd on the left side of the bank years Orchard. New York. 149; C. K. Starr, Metro a bush overhanging the water three feet, politan, New York. 148; Dr. Little, Aurora Mild above the surface three feet, distant Grata, Brooklyn. 148; R, Menninger. Linden from the casting platform 30 feet, and on Grove. Brooklyn. 148; H. W. MeClellan, Co the right side or© the tank a similar bush, rinthian. New York. 148. under like conditons, distant from the plat THE FLY CASTING TOURNAMENT. form 40 feet. The contestant will be allow The interesting part of the show for ed five casts at each bush. The contestant fishermen was the Angler©s Casting Tourna who places the fly most delicately and near ment. A tank about ten feet wide and est the side of the tank, under either of some 80 or 90 feet long containing three the bushes, shall take first award. inches of water had been erected over the B. It. Hewitt. 22.8 points, first prize; boxes in the north side of the amphitheatre. George Poey, 24.2 points, second prize; C. Nearly 100,000 in the hands of shooters the World over. This A small platform was placed several feet M. Roof, 2-1.4 points, third prize; B. W. fact alone demonstrates the superiority of the "PARKER GUN." beyond the west end of the tank. so. that Goodsell, 20.7 points; G. Landman. 31 -Seaa-d. for Ca.ta,log"o.e. the further end was 115 feet from the points; F. N7. Peet, 34.6 points: I). Bran platform. On this platform the fishermen dreth, 37.2 point?; P. C. Hewitt, 41.1 stood, while casting. points; D. F. Kennedy, 55.6 points. Clia.m."bers St. PARKER BROS., HBeriden, Conn. The world©s records were broken for ex TUESDAY. JAN. 18. AFTERNOON. pert fly easting, It. C. Leonard making Class H. Fly-casting contest; distance; the remarkable record of 120 feet, casting open cnly to those who have never cast rive feet beyond the tank. The world©s more than 75 feet in any similar contest: SHOOT BLUE ROCKS. record for light rod fly easting, with D. Brandreth, 81 feet, first prize; W. N. 5-ounee rod, was also broken by Mr. R. C. Goddard, 79% feet, second prize; Will K. THE MAGAUTRAP IS A SUCCESS. Leonard, who cast 101% feet. Other fine Park, 68 feet, third prize; L. Taylor. 61 records were made by the same gentleman. feet. Judges: F. Mather, F. B. Stewart; Magautraps and Blue Rocks will be used at Pennsylvania State Shoot, The entries were not as large as they referee, Fred. Engle. at Reading, March 28th, agth and 3Oth and April ist, 1898. Order your should have been, and the visitors from out TUESDAY, JAN. 18. EVENING. side, of New York and vicinity were few. Class I. Switch or Pritchard style con Magautrap now and get in form. Send for 1898 Catalogue. The Chicago Fly Casting Club was repre test; distance only; open to all. Rods and sented by B. W. Goodsell, president of the length of leader unrestricted. An obstacle 12 c,lub, Fred N. Peet. and I. W. Billows. feet high will be placed 15 feet back of the THE CLEVELAND TARGET CO., Cleveland, 0. They are scientific fishermen, and have wau contestants: H. W. Hawes,. 99 feet, first many honors in fly casting tournaments in prize; It. C. Leonard, 95% feet, second the West. They found, however, that in prize; P. C. Hewitt, 91% feet, third prize. door casting was quite dlffemt from the Judges: B. W. Goddard, E. S. Osgood; ref out door, and were somewhat disappoint eree, S. P. Kellogg. ed In their showing here. Sing Sing was WEDNESDAY, JAN. 19, AFTERNOON. represented by Dauberly Brandreth, a Class J. The Press fly casting contest; young man who show,ed considerable ability distance only; open only to members of the with the rod. K. G. Leonard and H. W. Press; rods and length of leader unrestrict Uawes, of Central Valley, N. Y.; (©has. ed. No entrance fe«s will be required in Mowry, of Syracuse, N. Y.; H. E. Robbins, this contest: Chas. Mowry, "Sporting Goods of Syracuse, N. Y.; Fred Mather, Cold Gazette," 73 feet, first prize; Will K. Park, Harbor, N. Y.; Will K. Park and E. C. "Sporting Life," 68 feet, second prize; H. Stokes, of Philadelphia, and W. N. Goddard, R. Harris. "American Angler," 60% feet, of Litchfleld. Conn., were among the visit third prise; E, C. Stokes, "Sporting Life," The high-quality, low-priced guns for nitro and black powder. Sold by the trade. ors who entered the different eveftts. Eddie 59 feet; Fred Mather. "Forest and Stream," For full descriptions and prices write the Baker Gun & Forging Co., Batavia, N.Y. Mills, the 14-year-old son of Thoa. Mills, of 55 feet. Judges: F. B. Stewart, H. W. Mar. New York, attracted considerable notice by tin; referee, R. B. Lawrence. his remarkable skill. His cast of 74l/2 feet WEDNESDAY. JAN. 19. EVENING. in the C Class, for light rods, was a Class K. Single-handed bait-casting con 5-ounce rod. The previous record was splendid performance, and gave him second test; for distance and accuracy; open to all. feet. 1898 prize. Five casts shall be made with half-ounce SATURDAY, JAN. 22, EVENING. In the ladies© contest Miss Cora Leonard rubber frog, to be furnished by the com Class R, expert fly-casting contest, open showed clever skill and defeated Miss Helen mittee. Free running reel to be used. No to all; distance only. Rods and length of Stoildard, by casting 73 feet. Miss Stod- limit as to rod or line, but the line must leader unrestricted: R. C. Leonard, 120 dard handled the rod skillfully, and landed not be leaded or weighted. For accuracy feet, first prize; H. W. Hawes. 104% feet, 61 feet of line. five casts shall be made at a buoy placed second prize; B, W. Goodsell, »8 feet, third The various contests with conditions, 60 feet from the casting point; the casts prize; P. C. Hewitt, a5%%eet; I. H. Bel name of contestants, distance cast or points to be made with a half-ounce rubber frog, lows. 89 feet; G. Landman, 84% feet. are given below. and for each foot or fraction of a foot that Judges, F. B. Stewart, R. B. Lawrence. First prize in each contest was a gold the frog falls from the buoy, a demerit of Referee, J. L. Livingston. medal: second prize, a silver medal, aniT one shall be- made; the .sum total of such Mr. Hawes made one cast of 106% feet, third a bronze medal, each in a satin lined demerits, divided by five, shall be consid hut the fly was not on, and it did not count. leather case. ered the demerit per cent.: the demerit He made another cast of 109% feet, but per cent, deducted from 100 shall be the neglected to call "ready" before casting, THURSDAY, JAN. 13, EVENING. accuracy per cent The average distance and this record was not allowed. Class A. Black bass fly-casting contest. cast, added to the percentage of accuracy, R. C. Leonard©s cast of 120 feet was a Instance only to count. A No. 4 fly to be shall constitute the score: R. C. Leonard. 18S great performance and broke the world©s used which will be furnished by the com points, first prize; C. G. Levison, 169 points, record by 81-8 feet. He started out well mittee. Open only to those who have never second prize; I. H. Bellows, 163 2-5 points, and after a few casts of over 100 feet sEot oast more than 75 ft. in any similar contest. third prize; B. W. Goodsell, 1532-5 points; the line over the end of the tank and five W. N. Gofldard, 86% feet, first prize; N. C. F. N. Peet, 1524-5 points. Judges: R. N. feet beyond, making a total of 120 feet. Thorne. 77 ft., second prize. W. H, Ham- Parish E. S. Osgood; referee, C. H. Mowry. His work was watched by several hundred rnett, 70% ft., third prise. Eddv Mills (14 THURSDAY. JAN. 20, AFTERNOON. spectators and the crowd gave a great yrs. old), 68 ft.; Danbeney P.randretb. 65 Class L. Black bass fly casting contest; shout when the marvelous cast was made, ft.; V. B. Grim wood. 54% ft. Judges, D. F. open for all; distance only to count. Flies and Mr. Leonard was warmly congratulated WRITE FOR CIRCULARS TO Kennedy, Loyd Smith. Referee, J. Land- tied on No. 4 hooks furnished by the com on all sides. He is the maker of the man. mittee to be used. Rods and length of lead Leonard rod and used one of his own make, THE HAZARD POWDER CO. FRIDAY. JAN. 14, AFTERNOON. er unrestricted: R. C. Leonard, 110% feet, weighing 101-8 ounces, 117-12 feet in Class B. Fly-casting contest. Accuracy first prize; H. W. Hawes, 100% feet, second length, a C line with about 8 feet of taper 44, 46 AND 48 CEDAR ST., only. Distance 40 feet. Open to all. After prize; p. C. Hewitt. 98 feet, third prize; and a 13-foot leader. The performance was NEW YORK CITY. the contestant has signified his readiness, Thos. Mills, 97% feet; I. H. Bellows. 92% all the more amazing because it was made he shall make five (5) consecutive casts at feet: G. N. Goodsell, 92 feet; G. Landman, indoors. Many of the visiting anglers Or the following agents, who are constantly H buoy. The contestant will then com 86 feet. Judges: F. B. Stewart, E. S. Os found that they were unable to cast ^©ithin in supply of Fresh Powder: mence to cast with his back to the buoy good: referee. F. Mather. 5 to 10 feet of their usual mark made In the SHOEMAKER & VOUTE, Philadelphia, Pa. any at any moment, at his option, THURSDAY. JAN. 20, EVENING. open air, and were obliged to use a much H, P. COLLINS, Baltimore, Md. shall wheel around and make a single cast Class M. Fly-casting contest: distance heavier line in order to reach anything at a buoy. Five of these casts shall be only to count. Rods and length of leader like their average distance. This was due made. The distance in feet and inches at unrestricted. Open only to those who have to the atmospheric conditions of the Gar which the fly drops from the buoy at each never cast over 96 feet In any similar con den, aided in a small measure by the light. capt shall be noted, and the sum of these test: B. W. Goodsell. 92Va feet, first prtee; The Tournament Committee consisted of distances, added together and divided by G, Landman. 92 feet, second prize: F. N. the following gentlemen: Win. C. Harris, len, shall constitute the s core. The contes PotM. 90% feet, third prize: E. R. Hewitt, Chairman (American Angler); Robert B. tant having the lowest average shall be de 85 feet: I. H. Bellows. 82% feet: D. Brand- Lawrence (Blooming Grove Park Associa clared the winner. dreth. cast 9* feet, but was disqualified by tion): Gonsalo Poev. Secretary (The Fly I*. C. Hewitt. average 18.9. first prize: the itidges, as he used his coat sleeve as a Fishers© Club): Frederick Rngle (Blooming CATALOGUE E. R. Howitt, average 20.4, second prize; support. Judges; C. M. Rpof, S, P. Kel Grove Park Association): Chaa A. Bryan 180 Pages. TD. Brandreth, average 21, third prize: W. logg; referee. F, Divine. (St. Marguerite Salmon Club).© K. Goddnrd. average 21.!); R. C. I^eouard. FRIDAY. JAN, 21. AFTERNOON. Genera! Committee, P. Cooper .Hewitt, average 23.1: C. M. Roof, average 24.6: W. Chiss N. Light rod fly-casting contest: James©L.©Breese.. H. C. de Rham. Edwin Hammett, average 2S.5. Judges, F. B. distance only: open to all. The rod must Clark Kent. William Kent. C. G. Levison. and Stewart. Fred Mather. Referee, H. C. de not exceed 4~ ounces in weight, with an al John G. Heckscher. Nathaniel S. Smith, Rhain. lowance to be made of % of an ounce for H. W. de Forest. William B. Williams. I*. Outfits. FRIDAY. JAN. 14. EVEJNJNG. solid real seat. Length of leader unrestrict Lorillard. Jr.. W. R. Garrison, James Rice. Class C.-Light fly rod contest. Distance ed: R. C. Leonard. 92% feet, first prize; P. Jr., Dr. Preston, Lody Smith. ©SCHMELZER ARMS CD,, only. The rod must not weigh more than 5 C. Hewitt. 90 feet, second prize: H. W. T1O, 71S, T1.4 Main Bt.» oz. with an allowance of % ounce for solid Hawe*». SB1* feet, third prize: B. W. Good- jS.siusia.1* City, Mo- reel seat. Open only to those who have sell, 86 feet": I. .Bellows, 81 feet. HAKRISON VS. COLDKEN. never cast more than 75 feet in any similar FRIDAY. JAN. 21. EVENING. contest. Class O. Fly-casting contest: for accur The Former Wins a Hundred Bird ! For Fall Shooting try our©Special W. N. Goddard. 83 ft., first prize: Eddie acy only: distance 60 feet. Open© to all. Match at Reading. Mills. 74V- ft., second prize: C. M. Roof. Rod and length of leader unrestricted. 74 ft., third prize; W. H. Hammett, 67% ft. After the contestant has signified his readi Harry Coldren and Brook Harrison shot a ! Judges. R. N. Parish5; Loyd Smith. Referee, ness he shall make five consecutive easts at match©of 100 birds apiece and $100 a side C. G. Levison. the buoy. The distance in feet and inches at Reading. Pa.. Jan. 19. at H. J. Seidel©s SATURDAY. JAN. 15. AFTERNOON. at which the fly drops from the mark at Spring Valley Hotel. Hurliughani rules gov Class D. Light fly rod contest. Distance each cast shall be noted, and the sum of all erned. Harrisou was given a handicap of J B. SHANNON & SOMS, only. The rod must not exceed 4 oz. in these distances added together and divided seven birds, giving him 107 birds to shoot j 1020 Market St., - • Philadelphia. weight with an allowance of % an ounce for by five shall constitute the score. The against Coldren©s 100. Score: contestant having the lowest average shall Hurriaoa ..lim 11111 11101 01101 10111 21 solid reel seat. Open only to those who 11111 01011 11111 11111 11111 23 have never cast more tha.u 75 feet in any he declared the winner: G. Landman. over inoi 01101 mil 11111 nm 21 Send for New Gun Catalogue. similar contest. age 15% inches, first prize: D.I Brandreth. 1111111101 oiiu inn urn 23-03 P. C. Hewitt. 88% ft., first prize; W. N. average 253-5 inches, second prize; B. W. Coldren .. .mil 11111 11111 11110 11101 22 Goddard. 86 ft., second prize: Fred 1©eet, Goodsell. average 30 inches, third prize: urn iiooi iion inn 11111 22 H. E. Robbins. average 31 1-5 inches; G. Bison Club Shoot. 79 ft., third prize; Eddie Mills. 69 ft. 01111 10111 1111011111 11111-22 Buffalo. Jan. 14. The regular shoot of the Bison Judges. F. B. Stewart, R. B. Lawrence. Poey. average 32 2-5 inches: P. C. Hewitt. mil 11011 inn 1110111111 23 so Gun Club was poorly attended yesterday, a mr.n- Referee, F. Mather. average 33% inches: F. N. Peet. average 41 Harrison killed 5 out of the 1 handicap, vvliicli iier of the club being out of town. The badge SATURDAY. .TAN. 15. EVENING. inches: C. M. Roof, average 43 1-5 inches; gave him a total of i)3. honors went to Foxie, Wilson and Bakeman. It Class TO. Obstacle fly. rod easting. Dis E. R. Hewitt. average 44 2-5 inches. !u>.s been decided to give an all-day invitation tance only. Open to all. Rods and length SATURDAY. JAN. 22. AFTERNOON. Gun Club Kleetion. shoot on February 22. Yesterday©s scores are as of leaders unrestricted. A horizontal bar, Class P, light rod fly-casting contest, for At the recent annual meeting of the Tinicum follows; under which the cast must be made, will be distance only; open to all. Rods must not Rod and Gun Club it was decided to move the aKe 15 25 10 10 10 placed in front of the contestant at a REPEATING* AND SiNGLE-Siioi tars, %imi\m SHOT-GUNS AND AMMUNITION . < n $;»S$$!3£«5§^^ shoot in the event, Orangevllle won, with H. Graham, 29yds.. .22211 11011 22211 01222 18 of the club©s tenth anniversary, which Is to the Hamiltons a good second. As the W. Stroud, 28yds. .. .20111 20121 11322 11122 IS take place at the club house at Rockaway Hamilton Club shot none but bona fide G. Briggs,, 29yds... .12210 11221 02210 22121 17 Point on February 20 ntrxt. TRAP IH CAMDi members it was urged to protest, but would H. McConochie. 2Syds.01101 21112 22111 10111 17 not do so, taking a more sportsmanlike A. Lyons, 29yds. ... .02200 22221 21111 21112 17 view of the matter. There was no rule J. Crooks. 20yds... .00111 12111 12111 10111-17 MRS. MYERS SHOT WELL ANNUAL TOURNAMENT OF THE HAM- to prevent anyone being made a member R. Hibbard, 28vds.10102 21101 20212 11212 10 of any club at any time. The scores were: S. Corbett. 29yds.. .21121 10111 00121 01111 16 In a Match at. Tai ets at Orangeville Williams 24. Fick 2*, Brooks 23, C. Ross. 27yds...... 12021 02002 11221 21112 16 Springfield. 1LTON GUN CLUB. Russell 23. Scane 22. Total. 116. W. Price, 30yds... .02111 20212 20111 01111 16 Hamilton Wingate 24, Crooks 23. Wilson 23, G. Crew, 30yds. .. . .20011 22202 11201 11121 16 A friendly match was shot at Springfield. Fietcher 22, Galloway 21. Total, 113. G. Stroud. Jr.. 27yds.22011 22122 21201 lOeOl 16 O.. recently bet wen Chas. A. Young and Mallards. Hamilton Oliver 23, G. Stewart 23, J. B. Fick. 29yds... 11111 1201001221 02210 15 Mrs. Myers, which resulted in a victory for G. Harrison 23, H. Lee 21, Brigger 20. Total, E. Smith. 29vds.... 00222 22202 22222 00222 15 the gentleman by a score of 48 to 44. © The J, S. Fanning, L, W, Bennett, Capt. B, A. 110. T, S. Boyd, 28yds. ..02201 12001 11121 12022 15 scores follo%v: Gait Weyper 23. Wheeler 22, Price 21, Dras- E. Bennett, 2Syds.. .01010 01120 11111 21022 14 C. Young 1111011111 11111 11111 11110-23 Bartlett, T. D. Kelsey and L, Norris sey 21. Roberts 10. Total, 106. G. Grant. 28yds... .00111 01111 10111 01220 14 11111 11111 11111 11111 Hill 25 48 Toronto Chew 22, Thomas 21, Greea 19, A. J. Bennett. 28yds.11110 0012O 21110 20202 13 Mrs. Myers 1111101111 11111 lUrll 11011-23 Briggs Iti. Bellamy 16. Total, S4. J. Green, 30yd«...... 01011 11122 11100 01100 13 11111 01111 11111 11011 01011-21 44 Killed Straight in tlie Handicap- Hamilton. No. 2. Dynes 21, Clifford 21, Rear- T. Crooks, 29yds.. .21112 22220 Ow 9 don IS. Graham IT, Langhorn 15. Total, 82. J. Hooper, SO.y©ds... .22211 200w fi The scores of the target sweeps for the B. B. Wingate. SOyds.OOHO Iw - 3 Forthcoming Events. Fullord Shot Well in the Sweeps. three days are shown in tabulated form Ties on 20 divided the first seven moneys, tak Feb. 5 Tenth monthly team match and open tour together. The Grand Canadian Handicap ing $63.57 each. Ties on 19 took $12.91 each. nament of Philadelphia Trap Shooters© League The others did not participate in any division, at Glenwillow Gun Club grounds, Glcnwillow, Hamilton, Can., Jan, 18. Editor "Sport- is shown In detail. The scores follow: of the purse. A. A. RICHARDSON. Pa. tug Life:" The annual tournament of the TARGET EVENTS. Feb. 10 and 11 Sparrow and target tournament, Hamilton Gun Club opened to:day with a Events KEYSTONE SHOOTING LEAGUE under auspices of Limited Gun Club, at Indian lara©e attendance of crack shots from the Targets apolis. Ind. H. T. Hearsey, secretary. Stales and Canada. The weather condi Feb. 12 Bergeu County Gun Club shoot at tions were fair and the scores high. EV D. Fulford ...... 20 12 Tried Their New Handicap System Hackensack. N. J. Fulford. of Utica. N. Y.. representing the Kelsey...... 10 15 23 With Good Results. Feb. 15-ia Hot Springs, Ark., second annual Remington Firearms Co. and U. &L C. Fanning ...... ,, 20 -14 24 midwinter tournament, $1100 added in cash. Bartlett...... 20 14 19 The shoot of the Keystone Shooting Four days targets, one day live birds. Address Co.. shot well in the sweeps. C. S. Burk- Head...... 1» 13 League of Philadelphia, on Jan. 22. over J. J. Bumpter, Jr., Box 111, Hot Springs. Ark. hardt, R. H. Hibbard. E. N. McCarney, O. C. S. Burkhardt. 19 14 15 10 19 20 ©.©. the new live bird and target traps drew one Feb. 22 Special shoot under auspicea of Phila Bennett and Daniels, of Buffalo: Kelsey, of Scane...... 20 14 .. 21 23 of the largest crowds of the season. The delphia Trap Shooters© League. Kast Aurora. N. Y.; Capt. Bartlett, of Thomas ...... :. 20 14 16 . . 22 scores: Feb. 22 All-day sweepstake shoot of the Sistcrs- l.akewood, N. Y., representing the Win Wilson ...... 19 15 17 20 23 Club handicap, 10 live birds; American As viile Gun Club, at SistersviUe, W. Va. chester Repeating Arms Co.: ,T. S. Fan Lewis.. 19 14 20 .. 21 sociation rules: 50 cents entrance, birds ex March 4 and 5. Riverton fifth aimual 100 bird ning, of Batavia. N. Y.. representing the Bates...... 18 Wingate tra. Twenty- live bird tickets. 10 to first. G handlci! p. Gold Dust smokeless powder; John Parker, 18 15 18 U 1G 21 to second, 4 to third, offered by club. Points March 5 Eleventh monthly team match and of Detroit, representing the Peters Cart James.. IS 14 .. 11 17 to count on season©s shoot for purse of $101) Talsma.. ., IS 15 17 9 17 tournament of Philadelphia Trap Shooters© ridge Co. and King Powder Co.; \V. H. Norris. ... in gold, offered by club to be divided $50, $30, league, by Southwark Gun Club, on Silver Brady and S. Corbett. of Detroit, were 18 12 17 13 18 14 $20. Shoots held weekly. Jan. 22 to Dec. 31. Lake grounds. Philadelphia, Pa. L. Bennett 18 13 15 11 .. Months of June, July. August and September among the Visitors from the States. The Langhovn 18 9 15 9 18 March 14-26 inclusive New England Sportsmen©s Canadians© best shots were: C. Wilmot, of Graham. . 17 12 . . excluded. Also open sweepstake, $2 entrance. Association exhibition, Boston. Mass. Charles 1©ort Hope; A. Peart, of Burlington; 0. Hibbard.. 17 12 IS 12 11 14 Three high guns. J. Rothacker (;>0yds.), 10; W. Dimick, general manager, 210 Washing Ross and C. Crew, of Toronto; McConachie, Parker .... 16 12 .. W. H. Pack (29). 9: J. Landis (30), 9; H. ton street. Boston. Mass. uf Gait: C. Scane arid H. D. Bates, of McCarney . 14 . - 15 13 16 Bucknell (28), 9; I. W. Budd (30), 9; G. Buck March 15, 16. 17 and IS Oneida County Sports Kidgetown; H. Reynolds. Port Hope, and Daniels.. .. 14 12 16 .. 13 (27), 9; W. N. Stevenson (29), 8: W. Harrison men©s Association, live birds and targets. J. B. Fick. of Port Dover. Dynes.. 11 13 16 10 19 19 Stevenson (28), 8: W. Steelman (29). 8; H. W. March 22, 23. 24.-The Inter-state Association©s The introductory event at 10 live birds Vallance. 9 10 6 .. Stevenson (27). 7: H. B. Stevenson (29), 7: W. Grand American Handicap at live bird:©, Klk- Roberts M. Pack (30). 7: C. Fitzgerald (28), 6; S. Oliver wood Park, Long Branch, N. J., $1500 guar bad six clean scores. The scores follow: 13 16 .. (27), 5; L. La Rue (30l. 5: James Wolstencroft Ten live birds. $100 guaranteed, $5 en Brooks . 13 20 .-. 21 22 anteed by the -nter-state Association and all Wheeler 13 16 .. (30). 5: withdrew after eighth round). surplus added. trance; class shooting. Wallace 12 16 11 Sergeant system; 175 targets, tickets, 100 to March 29, 30. 31 and April 1 Penn Statp Sports B. D. Fulford 10, C. S. Burkliardt 10. Briggs.. 11 15 Club handicap, 50 targets, with handicap; men©s Association tournament At Heading, Pa. F. Corbett 10, J. S. Fanning 10. C. Ross Brady . 9© ]4 Sergeant system: 175 targets tickets. 100 to A. Knauer. secretary, Reading. Pa. 10. J. Parker 10. C. Crew ©J. H. D. Mc- Clifford . . iy 21 first. 50 to second, 25 to third. Three highest April 5, 6, 7 and 8 Baltimore Shooting Associa (©onachie 9. E. McCarney 9, C. Scane 9, Douley . .. 13 scores to count points in season©s shoot "end- tion©s spring tournament. George L. llarrisonj H. D. Bates 9. W. H. Brady 9. B. Smith 9, Crew.. . .. is 14 Ing Sept. SO. 1898: $50 in gold offered by club secretary, 120 E street. Baltimore. Md. B. A. Bartlett 9, Reynolds U. J. Fick 8, Lyons...... 17 to three best averages at end of season: $25 to April 13, 14 and 15 Achlson (Kan.) Manufac K. Hibberd 8, A. Dean 8, C. Daniels 8, C. Gay ...... l« firsjt. $15 to second, $10 to third; club en turers© fourth annual tournament: added Bennett 8, D. James 8. \j. Morris 8, T. Stroud ...... 12 trance fee, 25 cents. money. Jack Parker, manager. Lou Erhardt, Crooks 8. A. Lyou 8. D. Durham 8, T. S. Galloway...... 12 Hdkp. K. secretary, Atqhison, Kan. Boyd 7. C. Wilmot 7. B. Wingate 7, Kelsey Fletcher ...... _ 12 H. Landis ...... 4 43 April 19, 20. 21 and 22 Charley Bndd©s shoot 6k J. Crumb 6, A. Price 6. Kennedy...... , 10 W. N. Stevenson ...... 7 40 at Des Moines, la., $400 added; targets? and Corbett ...... M .. 10 H. B. Stevenson ...... 10 85 live birds. On the last day a 25-bird, $25 SECOND DAY JAN*. 19. George...... ,. .. 10 20 W. M. Pack ...... 7 44 handicap, will b secretary-treasurer. Those who had to finish their scores In giiijs. Fulford had best average. .956 per cent; ,T. Wolstencroft ...... 8 42 15 June 7 to 11. Annual State convention nnd tour the big handicap had much the worst of Kelsey second. .©J50; Fanning third, .928; Bart J. Hack ...... 13 S3 SO nament oi© the Illinois State Sportsmen©s Asso It on this day, as rain fell steadily and lett, fourth, .918. Open sweepstake. 10 targets, unknown an ciation, at Peoria, 111. the wind blew strong at times. Still, two Grand Canadian Handicap. 20 live birds; en gles: Sergeant system: entrance $1 J. Haupt June S, 9. 10 West Virginia State Sportsmen©s more straight scores were added to the trance $15, including birds. The total amount !i. II. B. Stevenson 9. W. N. Stevenson 7 3 Association©s second annual trap.,shooting tour of $765 was divided amoug the 14 high gnus. Harrison 7, A. C. Stevenson 7. W. N. Pack 4. nament under the auspices of the Mountain list J. Weyper. of Hespeler. and D. I* State Gun Club, at Parkersburg. Van Vlaok. the contractor from Toronto. J. S. Fanning, 32yds. 22222 22222 22222 22222 20 June 15-17 Fifth annual tournament of rh« Owing to the large boundary. 100 yards all L. W. Beunett, ">0yds. 22222 22222 20 CHEERFUL. CUCKOOS. Cleveland Target Company, Cleveland, O. Blue ;iround from centre trap, several men scor B. A. Bartlett. 30yds. 21221 21222 22222 1111 Hocks thrown free of charge. Profession ilg ed 20 who would not have been straight F. D. Kelsey, 30yds. .22121 22121 12112 11112-20 Annual Election of the Rockaway and manufacturers© experts barred from pro if the regular 50-yards boundarv had been L. Norris. 20yds. .. .22222 21121 21222 22222 20 gramme events. J. Weyper. 31yds. . .11122 11222 11111 11212 20 Point Rod and Gun Club. used. Captain Bartlett killed" all of his Brooklyn, Jan. 16.--The tenth annual June 20 to 24, New York State Association for birds well inside, as did F. D. Kelsey. D. Van Vlack. 29yds.22211 Hill mil 21111 20 Protection of Fish aud Game tournament at C. Wilmot. 30yds.. .12222 22221 22110 12111 19 meeting of the Rookaway Point Rod aud Rochester, JN. Y. Shoot at Bloomsburg. The Bloornsburg. Pa.. Gun Club held a HT« bird shoot at Oak Grove Jan. 19. Following is the score: Lowenberry ...... 11201 22111 11101 12 O. W. Ent ...... 20111 2220O 02122 11 F. Derr ...... 10011 10110 22202 10 Harry Correll ...... 11211 01102 Quiff) «.» the annual reports had been read and C. Hidlay ...... 21120 223W OOOOO 7 25 in the event at 15 singles and© 5 pair E. © McCarney, 28yds.22212 21201 20212 22222 18 H. Derr ...... OOOOO 11022 00210 (J doubles. Dr. Wilson. 29yds. .11111 10222 122O2 22222 IS adopted, Louis H. Schorleineier was elect Harry Aurand ...... 10210 20210 OOOOO ii C. Daniel, 29yds... .20122 12210 22011 22112 18 ed president and captain and Gay Stcrr V. B. Moyer ...... 01000 00202 11200 0 A great deal of interest was taken in S. Brooks, 2!>yds. ...11112 12102 11111 11110 18 vice president. J. H. W. Fleming and Ed the team event, for five gold medals, worth Durham, 28yds. . .11212 01222 22211 22210 18 ward P. Bourke were re-elected secretary Ogden Won the Cup. sio each. There was a good deal of kick and treasurer respectively. Fleming, Wa f©- Warwick. N. Y., Jan. 11. Yesterday the mem ing because Orangevi©le-©entered men who Cane, 20yds. .12111 12011 11122 22012 18 ner and Coletnan were selected as a house bers of the Warwick Gun Club held a shoot r*ir do not belong to the place, and who, it Jteardon, 31yds. .10112 12211 11121 11021 IS the K. C. Schultze Cup. The following scora was «,.!-.. wore U,:IM,, numbers on the i >L no c-her. 2uV *! ^I fflTai 222W 2o"loIlS committee©ind Fdwird and FT* Fleming.!BouH-c ._.__.,_. wereJoseph appointed A. Bourke a was made at 50 targets to each man: Welling 41, Weicfc iii. ground, to-day, ju.c to enable tnern to © «. D. Bate^ 30yd,. .20211 22222 22^2 al&g-g © ©«Si£fte"to ir^i «r the