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THECOPYRIGHT, 1887, BT THE SFOBTISG LIFE POBI.ISHIHO Oo. SPORTING LIFE.XNTXKID AT PHILA. POST Ornci AS SICOND CLASS MATTEB. VOLUME 10, NO. 5. PHILADELPHIA, PA., NOVEMBER 9, 1887. PRICE, FIVE CENTS.

entrance to the grounds will probably be at the corner an American Association membership. The American stock of 16,000, three-fourths of which hts already of York road and Tenth street. Entrances will alao Association is till well enough, but go slow. been siitacribfd. The stockholders are August Rhino- be placed at the ends. The diamond.it Is said, wf 11 TWO MEETINGS. It is eaid that the Central New York League will be HIKES A HOOSIER. hanlt, Win. Dieninyer and Hurry E. Leonard, of th* LATE run in the same direction as that of the Huntingdon reorganized next season, with a six club membership. club of 18.S5; J. T. Roberta, Henry Goetzman and Al­ avenue grounds. Tho grand stand will be in the rear Third ba-iem&u Van ALstyne, of the ctiampioti Star bert Will, of the clubs of 18S6 ait4 1887, Charles Liem- of the plate, and extend towards the first base side. It team of '85, say a Klmira will apply for admission to gruber a;td several others, M^srs. Roberts, Goer*., is stated that the stands and Improvements will cost the International League at the next meeting. Van man and W 11 will not accept places on the board jf ANOTHER BIGDEAJ about 820,000. The old fencing and lumber will be Minor Leagues in Annual AMyno wilt probably go to Elmira. The Indianapolis Club Has directors. The club will remain in th» International utilized in the erection of the new stands. Manager A series of ball games between the High School League. A meeting of the new association will bd Barnie also stated that he would try and get the York Club and the Universltys, would prove ini^reatiug. h'-ld this ev,-niujc. Tht* sttick holders of the old asso­ road line of cars to reduce their fare to five cents. Conference. The High School team play a strong game, and would His Release. ciation will hoe till iheir stuck In alditiou to thU Dunlap to Go to Pitts- The other car lines will, it ia understood, extend their keep the college lads very busy. sevtTal m^mhen will lose money owing to them per* linei. Joe Battin will go to housekeeping in tho tenth aon.tlly by the old club. ward. Beard will also probably remain here this New Officers for the Southern winter. Ue had fully recovered from his late illness. Details of a Notable Deal The THE CHAMPIONS ALL BIGHT. A KEPLY TO WARD. G. WHIZ. President Young, of the League, Evades and New England Leagues Money Paid Over and an Action Taken for Next Year's Club by the Responsibility. MANCHESTER AT WORK. LiOwell Association McGuimigle Goes to Williamson's Act Not a Special to SPORTING LIFE. Agreement Made With Brooklyn. Policy Outlined, Etc. A New President Three Play^-s Signed LOWKLL, Nov. 3. A special meeting of the WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. 5. The following The Choice of a Manager, Etc. reply to the demand of President AVard, of the Lowell Base Ball Associatian was held last Desertion. THE SOUTH. MANCHESTER, N. H., Nov. 2. Editor SPORT­ the Player. week, President Howe presiding. In answo* Ball Players' Brotherhood, has just been mailed ING LIFK: The interest in base ball in this city by President Young: to the roll call 50 of the 66 shares were repre- Annual Meeting of the League New Officers was never stronger nor included more classes of sented, JOHN M. WARD, ESQ. Dear Sir: I am In receipt of and Lines of Policy. residents than it does to-day. Such a conditiou INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 5. Editor SPORTING A New Ground for the Balti­ your favor of the 31st ult., »nd iu reply would say that LIFE: The news is almost too good to believe. The president said the property owned by the I will take pleasure in submitting the same to the The annual meeting of tho Southern League of public sentiment, coupled with the fact that association was valued at $4,300, and the treas­ our newly-organized association is composed of It is no longer a wish; it's a fact. Paul Hines more Club A Number of League at ita annual meeting on tho 16 h inst., for was held at Nashville, Tonn., Oct. 31 and Nov. will be a Iloosier next jear. When I first urer reported that the indebtedness was $725.97 whatever action they may think proper to take. I 1. Owing to serious illness President Morrow men of experience and business ability, presages on Sept. 1. The association was free from debt, have no authority otherwise. Owing to the fact that a successful season in '88. J. H. Reidell, a popu­ heard the rumor it fairly took the breath out of was unable to attend the meeting, but the dele­ me. But I was incredulous. I couid not believe and '.b« ndditionai exitenso was cunstd liy the amount* Players Signed, Etc. our annual meeting is so soon to b'j held, it would ap­ gates all called on him and received instructions lar and capable gentleman, has finally been in­ expendfd in i-ecuriny; a-Mition»l players to atstst ia pear unseemly on my part to suggest to the League it. It was too good to be truo. But there is no winning the championship i»ennant. The games wita that a conference be held iu advance of that meeting. as to the business to be brought before the meet­ duced to accept the presidency, after repeated and urgent solicitations. Three of last season's longer any doubt about it. Nobody in Indian­ the Buston Club, winch ic was hoped would assist ia ANOTHER BIG DEAL. Respectfully yours, N. E. YOUNQ. ing. In Mr. Morrow's absence Mr. Iron, of clearing the indebtedness, did not pay as well a-4 ex- player* have been signed Carney, Coughlin and apolis outside of President Brush, Manager Fogel Birmingham, presided. The delegates were: and the board of directors knows anything about pecied, ana the Boar >n Club isslill ouing the L-.well Ihe PHtsbirrs Club Secures Dunlap From Newark all Right. Messrs. Toby Hart and C. H. Genslinger, of Now .Ellia, and undoubtedly more will be added when As-ociatiou about SoO. After some informal discussion Detroit. Special to SPORTING LIFE. the rigtit material can be secured. New Hampshire it, and they are so close-mouthed that it is a it was voted t-> hnve a base ball team in I owell nex Orleans; Frank Iron, of Birmingham; "W. D. difficult matter to get any information out of pedal to SPOBTINO Lirs: NEWARK, N. J.. Nov. 5. Tho Newark Base Ball Doan, of Memphis; Powell. of Charleston, and is a prohibitory fetate aud our association proposes to sews .n. Pr«-bidt*nt Howe a-wur^d tho as^ociatic n that DETROIT, NOT. 5. Numberless stories have Club will place a toam in the International League recugnizt) tiiut principle by keeping alt base ballista them. The local papers have been unable to the grounds couLJ be had for the same rental paid thU next year. At the annual election last night John W. E. Metzgcr, of Nashville. Mr. Mctzgcr who have a reputation for lushing off our pay rolls. print anything definite about the deal, for the year. floated around the country for a week past, to Shoemaker was elected president. It is rumored that acted as secretary. A rival club from New Or­ Men who have made a ''batting" record off the dia­ A liHllot for treasurer and clerk resulted in th» the effect that Fred Dunlap would not be in the mond need not upply for a position on our next reason that they havo been unable to get the in­ election of tidwml Ellhifcwuod. Tli> directors chosen a National League club ia anxious to make Newark its leans, which had been working the delegates for formation. Enough has been printed, however, Detroit team next season. The foundation for the reserve. A. manager will bo selected in a few days. admission in place of the present New Orleans sea-en's nine. Ttio experience we had this season werf Kilwari EUtn^w.i d, Jo'm F. Cttllalmn, Frank with two or thret; plajere of that class proved quite to put everybody to talking about the matter, ftories differ. One had it that Detroit de- The club will, however, have some difficulty in pro­ Qlub, also had representatives present in Messrs. W. Howe, Edward Cheney and Hurry K. Shaw. Ik ored to cut down expenses, another that Dunlap tecting the men it has reserved against the other Inter­ expensive and \ery unsatisfactory. The announce­ and now that the thing is settled all the ball beiiijr stKtfl by ill* prt-sident that i t would be ncces- national League clubs, as it is said to be a fact that C. 0. "VVilcox and H. Lobe. ment iu THE SPORTING &IFE that a manager was cranks in town will feel happy. H«ry to raise iimn-y at on -e to advance to players who wanted to get away from the Detroit Club, still all the players wt're released Sept, 20. If that Is true Mr. Metzger submitted the League accounts, wanted for our club has brought the names aud quali­ mix lit bn eugHii*-it, it was voted after som« discnssioa another that there was bad feeling between they could not be reserved Oct. 1. showing $7,000, the guarantee fund, on hand. fications of a large number of applicants to the THE DETAILS. hi appoint *t v.mm.tiee to act with the directors in ar- Dunlap and the other members of Eaoh club put up $1,000 at the beginning of the knowledge of thu officers of our association, thus eu- I came in full possession of all tho details of rant;iii^a!i en'Tiaintnent. They weru as follows: Death of a Cricketer. abling tht-m to bave an opportunity to select jiivt such tbe deal to-day. A confiding stockholder, who D-niel'D. Dr-coll, Frank Itrowii, William H. Way, O. the team and that the management desired to season, and three forfeited their franchise sinee. u mmi as they require. Among the applicants are Special to SPORTINQ LIFB. had learned it all from one of the directors, gave F. F.-ss ami Thodias J. F^rn-11. The by-laws were Mil him on that account. All these stories Of the regular League fund there was a balance F^rgy Mtilone, Jimmy Clinton, Jobu J. Daily, II. U. changed to provide for holding the annual meeting! have been denied, but there is probably some OSWBGO, N. Y., Nov. 5. Henry Pearaon, who or- Myurs and H. T. Smith. No decision ins been maan nominated J. T. Wilson, of very much dissatisfied with Washington, and as next twj or thrrto weeks. I have no knowle-lge of be had signed a conditional contract last spring, able salaries ft"d the directors have in view saver*! u to leave no room. The first ftory set afloat Englishman by birth aud cauie to this country from Birmingham, who was elected without opposi­ what uur association intends to do in regard to en­ young play ITS who made good battery records th» waa to the effect that New York had secured big re- Sheffield in 1833, settling in New York, where he or­ tion. Powell intended to nominate Ex-Presi­ gaging play en who were with us last year, but which provided that that club was not to reserve paet year. leaao. Thi3 was witlmnt foundation. Then it became ganized the first cricket team in this country and ar­ dent C. F. Hard, of Charleston, but tho latter there is onu nun, who, though he played but a few him for next year, he had determined to make BROOKLYN GETS 5!'GUNNIGLB. ron:ored about lhat the Pitleburg Club was to get him ranged the first cricket match ever played in the games in the last half of the season, proved to bo one the Washington people carry out their part of From Pittsburg comes verification of tliia rumor, and United States. sent a dispatch positively declining to serve. The newly-elected directors of the Lowell base ball of tho best back stops we bud, ami I th.nk he would that contract. Fogel sought Hines immediately corporation mt-t an I organized by the unanlrnoua it ia to the effect that negotiations between the two The club guarantee was increased from $1,000 bo an excellent umu lo sign for that position. I r^fer cluba have been completed and the only thiog is to The Iioulsville Jockey Club's Rival. and asked him about it. The latter said that clioice uf Frank W. H.»we a* predideut. Ed EUin?- to $1,500 so as to make it more certain of clubs to Martin Barrett, of Connecticut, who had'a* good a woud wits elt-ca-d clerk of the orporation. It wa« rrango with Duulap. It is understood $5,500 was Special to SPORTING I.IFB. record in the error column as any player iu our club. such was the case, and unless the Washington paid for his release, aud he Is to receive the same playing the season out. The membership fee voted th.\t W i inm H. McGnnnijjIe be eugngod a* LOUISVILLE, Ky., Nov. 5. A movement has been was reduced to $100 a month. It is the intention of our association to \IAVV as strung people acted in good faith with him he would manager "f the Lo-»* *! (earn fur tho season of 1888. alary in Pittsburg as he got in Detroit made to organize a rival racing association to the a club to represent our city in the National game aa 4,500. President Stearns was seen in regard to the It was decided to have an eight-club league, quit the business. Fogel then asked Paul if he The meeting then adjourned. Mctrunn^glfl came to present Louisville Jockey Club, aud upon a more ex­ c tu b« supporter!, and Manchester stoo I second in the would play in Indianapolis if he would secure town to i-onft-r with the board ou the question of re- deal. He said: "The matter re^ts entirely«with Duu­ tensive scale. The present fair grounds have been and Atlanta, Mobile, Nashville and Chattanooga New England League cities iu 1887 in the matter of lap. All the teams ID the League wanted to secure his release for him. Ilines replied that it was engHgement. HH hud offora from t-evtT.il other clubs, secured and a lease for a number of years has been ob­ were thought to make the most desirable circuit. home patronage, f. LEIMB, bin wame.l to give fie home club first chance. Th« bis release, but Pittsburg was the only one whose tained. A number of the leading horsemen of the cities to immaterial with him where he played next year offer was considered, aa Mr. Stearns says he Each club present was giveu one of these l.owdi directors thereupon advanced thuir offer from city have con nee ted themselves with the new enter­ interest in joining the League. New cities must have so he got away from Washington. He had no Sl.fitX) toS^K)0, which ia the highest they could afford would not think of releasing Dunlap to any prise. December THE HITSTUNG COWBOYS. of the stronger teams, believing that the pl'iy- their applications ia by tho firat Monday in fault to find with the treatment he received from to pay. Trie Brooklyn Club preside tit, Mr. Bvrne, and deposit thfgmiiantce at the satuo time. that club, but he was dissatisfied with the people h iwevt-r, cam- (o mwn Tuesday in person, completed Ing strength should be divided. He told Presi­ The Ohio League Presidency. Twenty-five cents was adopted as the uniform price Ten Men Signed to Date Faithless Flayers, dent Nimick that he could make his there. It was his home, everybody knew him, nt-gotiatious with McGtmuiglc, and M;IC signed to Special to SPORTING LIFE. of a'limsaiou, aud clubs are allowed to charge 25 cents Etc. m-inage the Rrooklyn Club at a salary of 52,500. proposition to Duulap, and if the latter was willing extra for grand stand seats. The percentage pydtem and unless he made a home-run hit every time be could go to the Smoky City. "While the sale of COLUMBL'S, 0., Nov. 5. The Columbus Club will KANSAS CITT, Nov. 1. Editor SPORTIXG LIFE: liyrn- also tried to secure Captain Cndworth, but was Dunlap will be a wonderful belp for the Pittebm-gd have a candidate f»r the presidency of the Ohio was adopted; 30 p*r cent, of the gate receipts or £100 Up to date ten men havo signed regular con­ he came to bat, or caught every line hit to the too late, an Ou-tworth ha>l alrett'ty signed here. H* there is no reason why it should interfere with De­ League in 1888. W. H. McDerinith is the man upon per game \\aethe rate fixed. tracts, including five of last year's team, as many outh'eld unless it went over the fence, they wcro will now manage as well as cttptaiu the team. whom to center. This city is a central ont>. and the Huuter & tteiislintrer got the poblication of the troit again winning the pennant next season. This Southern League Guide for three years, aud Reach & of last season's Topekas, Cartwright, the big disappointed with him. Even his wife and his was proven by the injury Duulap received which presidency ought to be located here. Mr. HcDermith father expected too much of him, and as a re­ A HEAVY HANDICAP. would suit all parties. Co., of Piii'ade.'phia, got the contract for Southern Southern slugger, from New Orleans, and forced him to retire during the last half of the season. League balls for a similar period. sult he was unable to do himself justice. Paul In the emergency created Kichardson was transferred Charlie Reynolds, from the Hastings. Of course, How the Minor Leagues Are Made to Suffer from the field to Duolap's place, and had more put- Christol, the Wrestler, Dying. Ttie meeting then adjourned until 10 o'clock the several more will be signed and Manager Man- said ho would jyst as leave play here as elsewhere, by the Major Leagues. next raoruiog. uiuji starts for Detroit to-morrow with ih;tt object m provided he was paid a-i much .-al.try as other clu'« ents and assists in sixty-two games than Dunlap had Special to SPORTING LIPS. The League met again on the 1st and concluded woulJgive him. He said Pit tabu re, B «ton, N.-w BOSTON, N'- Roman wrestling pionship of 18S7 formally awarded New Orleaus. The finally namod his figures for which he would sign with matters. He complained of the difficulties the tated that he had not the ehghtoat knowledge of the was at the height of its popularity, and met Professor quarrel between the two rival New Orleans cluba was and Sti-arns, of last jear e> Topeka team, uud Kd Silcb, Iudiiina;>olU, and Fuc-.-l accepted them. When the minor leagues are under in running a club and deal, nor had he been approached relative to the mat- Miller and Thiebaud Bauer. of thy DeDVt-r^, wou!u be members of our team for tar either bj Detroit or rittsliuTg. tin ally disposed of by ft motion to allow that city two Ut-xt reason, but it s^n-ms these uieu have but little r> t\v.» separated it was agreed that ihe Indianapolis man- obtaining players, which the big leagues could Southern L:a^ue clubs, which motion was, after a paid for tho truth «ud honor. In ipcakiu^ to Mana­ agoment should procure 1m rel< ase and Hint's would couie ami take without even so much aa saying Extra Racing at Ivy City. little discusdisii, declared out of order. This retains sign a iloosier cjntraei: at the salary named. NOT A DESERTER. the present New Orleans Club. ger Manning on the sol ject he gave vent to his feel- thank you. He instanced the case of Madden, Special to SPORTING Hit. ings in words to this «-f£"Ct: ''Yes, we have lo^t FOGEL IN WASHINGTON. The association elected James Hearn, of New Or- whom the Portlands took when he was really tof William sou Justifying Himself What Presi­ WASHISOTOS, Nov. 5. The National Jockey Clab Stearns, Ilulliday and bilch, but lam^ial their true Fogel next sought President Drnth and laid the decided last ni^ht to prolong the fall meeliug at the !CJDS, vice president. The directors theu proceed-.-d to lor 9 were displayed at such an early diite. Valuable matter before him. Biush was a littki iucreltiloan nt w uk pliy?io;i!ly to pitch a single game. He dent Ward Says. Ivy raco course four days next week. Tho owners iu a body to the resideuce of the retired president. hall play ere, as tlu-y certainly are, th.-y can never b^ first, as he did not believw Washington would parr with was given every encouragement in Portland, Special to SPORTING LIFE. of the stables here have promised to enter their John Morrow, where Mr. Toby Hart presented him, members of our team again, even th >ugh they offered £1 nt'S under any circumstances. "Go aliond and make and then w:w gobbled up by Boston. So it was n»,. ,...,-. . s c., Nov. 5. Ed Williamson, raanere next week. The extra day will commence iu the name of the Southern League, with a fine their service gratuitously. Just lhi:ik,two of these gold-headed cane. His remarks were appropriate aud the dt-al if you can," said ihe shrewd Bnmh to his with O'ftourke, AVhePloffc^^l Oonway^Ji^-? !io is here with his club and oa Weiine#!ay anl concludes on Saturday next. i^ue'l c"ntr.icts with HIP and oven in face of thivse, ni'tnaiier, "arid what-vi-r. money (s uoodrt! will be Portland* paid $GOO foe tho^lWr phiyor, . (i 4. co;'i;,!i;wentn salary and they faith fully few d'»st all traces the Lowella and the Salems. The minorcluhs ha\e uo matter by opponents of tho Brotherhood, who richest man who has ever been at the head of base ball he;e did not entertain them for a moment. You can of him, and it was then that he wai in Washington, rwiru-a. Tiiey have to bear this ill-trtj.itiueut as best claim, with a vast deal of gratification, to regard in the So:ith, and also one of the most enthusiastic of rest a&mred Mr. Menges and myself wilt seek satis­ Just what he wanted there nobody could conjecture. they m»y. Duulap Stories Revived. base ball lovers. faction at the flrst available opportunity." But we know now. He said that at the beginning of tho season past the it as a signal triumph for the League over the Special to SPORTISO LIFB. Cartwright, our new first baseman, frnm New Or- When he told President Hewitt and his son Walter, Portlands could play with their opponents, but they Brotherhood. Williamson told your correspond­ PiTTSBURa, Pa., NIT. 5. A story prevails here this THE NEW ENGLAND LEAGUE. lemis, is not only a slugger but a base-runner, as his who is secretary of the club, what he wanted th -y could not make their patrons believe chat their rivals ent to-day that he signed with Chicago with the full morning that the local nine haa about comi-leted neg >- record of 110 stolen biisev lost season will show. thought that our manager was joking with them. At weie get. in^ strun^r f\vry day, au-l that every vic­ consent of the Brotherhood, and President Ward knew .iations tor Dunlap's purchase. It is denied Ity the Jim LilHe is still in the city and it is possible he first they refused to lUten to any propuaitinn for tory W'-uM be tieeded before the clo-o of the season. all about it. It was merely a matter of business, anj management, but seems to have gome foundation. Lowell Awarded tho Pennant New Officers will be retained for next season. Paul's release. But Fogel was persistent. He told When the club hu^au to lose gam^s the base ball - the interprecation placed upon his action by the sensa­ Elected. Billy O'ttrleo, of 'ho Washiugtons, (s In the city, them what Hinea had said, and they finally lealizoJ lovers wt re all williutf to swear that the names were tion mongers has placed him in a false light before the .THE CENTRA! STATE LEAGUE. and has taken a fluttering offer from Klein Bros., a that there was no joking about it Mr. Hewitt, Jr., thrown, and got didtfust-'d aud stayed away. Th» Brotherhood and bis fellow playera. He says nobody BOSTON, Nov. 3. The annual meeting of the wholesale cif^ar housf, into consideration. hunted up Ilines and a conference folluwvd. The chi'» played -q'lan.i bait «tia :ght thiou^h tho season, with any sense would attribute his action as a victory Preparing for Next Season The Annual New England League was held at the Parker Johnson, McCartv and Manning have received offers gnat centre fielder was not afraid to talk, und told although b> pui-suinsi a different courso they coo id for the League over the Brotherhood, aud he does not House last evening, Edward Cheney, of Lowell, from Los An^elos, Cal., and mny go to tho Golden State them in plain English, that could not be misnnili-r- have bctti-r pletse-1 their patrons. The game in Port- hesitate to M his friends know that he Is one of the Meeting to be Held In December. for the winter. stood, that he would not p!,ty another reason m \Va-h- laud hnt4 the finest cla^a of patrons of any city in New SHAMOKIX, Pa., Nov. 3. Editor SPORTIXG president pro tern, in the chair. Secretary E. F. heartiest admirers of the Brotherhood, and is doin^ all Stevens called tho roll and found that six clubs In a reftnt six-day walking mutch in this city, ington for 510,000, and he wits determined tlmt Mr. Ku^lan.l. The club's weakness wai in the batteriea. in his power to advance its interests. The fact that he LIFE: Immediately after the meeting of the Man^ell, Manning and Johns m took active parts as Hewitt should live up to the contract and not reserve It was lacking wh--re it was strong the previous sea* kaa signed with Chicago for next season will, he says, Arbitration Committee in December the Central were represented, namely: Lowell, Edward trainer, starter and scorer respectively. Manning's him again. The Messrs. Hewitt tried to persuade their son. The dub would remedy that iu 1838. Aiaia, id him greatly in his work In behalf of tho now Cheuey and J. A. Cudworth; Ljnn, Henry protege, Hull man, was a decided favorite and under s'ar player to change his mini, but to was useless for the cPennsylvania League will convene at Shamokin equal contingencies would have been a sure winner; as them to talk. Finally, after they saw that there was weather the S-mthura trip would hav-1 been a success. to perfect a reorganization for next season's Murphy and G. W. Brackett; Manchester, H. S. Clough and Dr. J. H. Riedell; Portland, D. it was, he took fourth place easily. KLEIN. but one thing left for them to do, they consented to It was very unfavorable, however, and the trip coat President Ward's Views. campaign. Tho clubs representing the League talk business. The Mesiw. Hewitt and Manager over $600 above expends. Iu 1H83 -he club will take S. Mahoney; Worcester, W. W. Burnharn; Sa­ no ax'eniled trip. Mr. S^ence will undoubtedly re- NKW ORLEANS, Nov. 5. President Ward, of the Bro­ are anxious to be under the protection of the THE TORONTO CLUB. Fojtel were in coofevence five days and as many niahta therhood of ball players was seen by your cor­ National Agreement. Shamokin, although com­ lem, H. W. Puinam. A letter was read from AV. before the deal was finally consummated. President sumo 'he ruan-ifferial rein-a, althou^li he has received respondent in relation to the reported resignation of E. Keudall, of Holyoke, who desired to be con­ Hewitt wanted the earth for his crack player and Kogel several liberal offers, and had tht-m last season. He Williamson and Flint. Ho said: "The Council of the ing out as winners in the race for championship sidered as an applicant for the admission of Holyoke A New Board of Directors Elected The only wanted to give him a part of it. Five thousand ia already on the lo> kout for good men. Many of Brotherhood, at its meeting iu Cincinnati, the 27th of honors, also came out at tho small end of the in case the League decided to extend its territory. Report of the Old Board. dollars is the price that was finally agreed up in. la«t Beosun's players expre^ a willingneBs to return, Oct., votel for good rea'oua to receive tho resignation horn financially. However, in another sense of Messrs. Btirnham, of AVorcebter; Speuce, of Portland, TORONTO, Nov. 3. The annual meeting of the and it is mor*- thin probable that if Gil lUtfied faila KAKING HINES SOLID. to give satisfaction ID New York, he will return to hit of several members, Williamson, who was one of these, tho word, the champions are ahead in every­ and Murphy, ot Lynn, were appointed a committee to Toronto Base Ball Association was held last night The night before tbo d-;»l was outdo Ft-gel took has tendered his, and I am informed, has since signed thing. Shamokin has an eight hundred dollar revise the constitution. Hines into his room at WiHard'rf Hotel and told him old lovo. with the Chicago Club. I do not care to mention any The League than proceedpd to elect officers for the in President Cox's office. That gentleman oc­ park, a two hundred and fifty dollar grand stand, two cupied the chair. This report of the directors he would probably have his release the following day. A CHAT WITH KELLY. other names at present. There is no break in the ensuing y-ar, with the following result: President, Paul again promised to sign with In iianapolis. Ho Brotherhood, nor will there be any. Ou the contrary, hundred and fifty dollars worth of uniforms and about Edward Cheney, of Lowell; vice president, Dr. J. H. was presented: two hundred dollars worth of odds and ends which are expressed himself as very well satisfied to come hen;. The Only Mike Airs His Opinion About the meeting at Cincinnati showed that we are stronger necessary in base ball, making in all about fifteen Hiedell, of Huncheater, treasurer, E. F. Stevens. The We have the gratification of beine; able to congratu­ Ilines had but one fluggestion to make. He said ha than ever. What do I think will be the outcome? hundred dollars worth of "fixings." When the secretary read a tabulated statement of the result of late the shareholders on tho success of the club in was a member of tho Brotherhood and ho would nut, Boston and Other Topics. The League will meet us, au amicable settlement will sca%m closed the treasury was deficient close on to one the championship season of 1887, showing that Lowell winning the championship of tho International then-fore, be able to sign a contract until after the Mike Kelly, who was with the New York ba tho result, and the buainess of base ball will be had won the pennant. J1. J. Leonard filed an informal League, and also on the increased interest which the better thau ever." The weather is beautiful for ball thousand dollars. Since that time over four hundred applkatiuii tor the admission of Brockton to the League meeting. All the Brotherhood members had combination in New Orleans, last week, was in­ dollar^ have bi-en paid to players for services.leaving a citizens have taken in the club, as shown by the at­ orders not to sign any con t nets at the present time, terviewed \vhile there by a States reporter: playing h"re now. The New Yorks play two more balance indebtedness of nearly six hundred dollars. In League. Mr. Leouard stated the prospects of a club tendance during the season, which was largely in excess and he wanted to do like tho rest. He believed that game, next Sun. Uy an 1 one the following Tnesday, order to liquidate tho debt an assessment of ten dol­ at Brockton were promising, aud if he received tho of that of tho preceding year. TVe would suggest to our at the noxt meeting a'l trouble between the League Kol had plenty to say about incidents of the and will tueo depart for the Pacific slope. OBXOLB. lars v. ill bo taxed upon the stockholders, which will support ho expected he would press his application. successors the advisability of issuing the remainder and the Brotherhood wouM be adjusted aud he w<>uKl seafeun. He thinks Boston ia the greatest and be sufficient to enable the dirfctoia to come out of the The directors favored the admission ot' Brockton, of the Htock and immediately procuring subscriptions then sign an Ind auapoli.-i contract with great pleasure. best city in the United States to play ball in PLA.TEBS SIGNED. and the matter rests with the Brocltton people to fur­ f.>r season tickets fur 1888, so that the directors will be strife honorably. Considering everything the first nish the necessary backing. The next day tho deal was made. Fogel hamled and says he will cast his lot there so long as ha season was not so bad after all for Sbamokin, as the able to pay t!ie necessary advance money to secure a over a check for the $5,000 and in r*turn was handed remains a ball player, while his hatred fof Eastern and Western Clubs Getting In above statement show*, when all claims are paid, the The championship pennant was awarded tho Lowell tc-am and commence next season with a surplus rather Tlinps1 release, whicli is n >w safoly locked up in Club. Each of the five club* that played through the th»n vnth a deficit. Next season's success will mate­ Spalding and his jny at leaving Chicago atill Tlieir Work. association will be about five hundred dollars ahead. season wore assessed $15 each to m;ike up tho de­ President Brush's safe. Fogel hal a hard deal to peclal to SPORTING Lire. ShamoUin is now red hot to place a team in the field rially depend on the generosity displayed by citizen i make. Another club had offered 85,000, but it was bubble forth. Speaking about Boston, Kelly next season to guard the honors of first place. Parties ficiency in tlie umpires' fund, caused by the failure of and friends of tho game in the way suggested. Wo oae of (he stronger ones, and all things equal, Mr. pays ihrre will have to ba material changes ID the BOSTON, Mass., Nov. 5. Tim Murnan has who were nevtr interested in base ball before are talk­ the Law mice Club to pay their July assessment. would also suggest that tickets of admission to the Hewitt preferred to stren^tlseu one of the weaker club before it can hope to win tho championship of the ilgned tho clevor outfielder, Nick Bradly, for ing of the prospects. The parties interested this past grand stand should be issued frco to the shareholders ones, since he could not keep Hinoa himself. The League, for tha company ia fact, and ia grmvius faster Jimmy Manning's Kansas City team next sea- season are the only ones reticent on the subject. STATIONARY SYRACUSE. next season. Boston, Pittsburg, Now York and Philadelphia clubs every day. Mike is a member of tho Brotherhood, leason. Davin, of Portland, has signed with Hazleton is now preparing for nexteeason. Ashland, The report was adopted without discussion. ,lso had put in bids for him. and thinks that it will do a van, deal of good for ball players, especially in briogii.g nbout a re­ Milwaukee. although loser, has taxed the atockholgjprs to the This board of directors was elected: E. S. This 13 next to the biggest base ball denl ever made, amount of five dollars per share. Its indebted­ No Further Engagements Reported What Tho Kelly deal Is tho biggest on re:ord. Said a lead­ vision of the present odious contracts. If the LOWELL, Mass.,Nov. 5. James A. Cudworth, ness will be paid Hhoitly. That town is looking ahead is Being Done, Etc. Cox, William Macpherson, M. McConnell, G. ing stockholder of tho club to me. "Wo Intend to players work in unison he thinks the League will be tho now manager of tho Lowell Base Ball Club, for next season. Mt. Carmel does not say much; how­ W. Torrence and L. B. Felcher. Votes of thanks show tho country at largo that Indianapolis in just a^ forced to rucfdu (rum the position it ha-j taken in ig- has signed Henry M. Burns again as pitciier of ever, the old champion town of the coal regions will be SYRACUSE, N. Y., Nov. 3. Editor SPORTING were tendered to President Cox, Secretary- good a ball town as any of them. We are satisfied n.'riutf tho Brotherhood and will bo oblig' d to officially tho Lowells next year. He is to receive a largo heard from. Sunbury is working quietly, while Dan­ LIFE: Whether or not any new men have been Treasurer Bennett and Manager Cushman for with our first year in the League and next year we recognizo and give attention to tho denmnda of the Advance in salary over that paid him last season. ville will also be heard from. Mahanoy City, with its signed for the Syracuse team next season, out­ want to have something to say in th*? race for the lead­ Biotherhood. Kcllv thinks the Detroits won the energetic and sport loving Manager Quirk, is ex­ their labors in behalf of the association. ing positions. The Lea^uo is not sorry they admitted world's championship on their merits, simply because Timothy Shiimick, third biiseman and right fielder of side of those already mentioned, it is impossible The report of the secretary shoved that the the Lowells last season, has also signed a contract to pected to bo there again, b?sidea, Shenandoah. PotU- us uo, they are very well ploasetl with TIB. When we they outclassed iho browns. lie thinks tho Detroit* ville, MtnersviHe, Allentowu, Beading and Williams- to ascertain. Manager Hackett is still absent attendance this year had been 15,000 over the get around next year with such stare like Glasscock, are the finest aggregation of ball players that America play with thf same team for the 6Dur.iug year. from the city, aud the directors, each and every NKWABK, N. J., Nov. 6. Eugene Derby, the catcher port are expected to be represented at the meeting of previous year. The financial statement pre­ Uenny, Ilioos, and our other fine players we will Iw has evt-r set-n and ha- so sni;tll an idea of the prowess of th« Newarks, yesterday signed to play with tho reorganization. The League may be c^mposfd of one of them, are very close-inouthed in regard sented was only fair. The expenses were very one of tho ba.st drawing cards iu the League. If ihe of the yt. L4'Ui8 11 ne that he think* they could easily cisht, ton or twelve towns, have a regular staff of sal­ to the matter. There are numerous minors pf-rcentago 6\>tem is adopted wo will got our fcS5(000 be beaten by Indianapolis in a scries of fifteen games, Worctsters next year. high, including ft5,000 to player* and abou- 87,0(X) Kelly may return to Now Orleans on his way bacfc BAI.TIMORI;, Nov. 5. Billy Greenwood, the popular aried umpires, and improve all around on its first circulating, however, one to the effect that Gil- fur traveling and hotel expenses. However, the we paid for Hine-J back tbe first month." . season's work. ______fnmi 'Fnsco. He expects to nc opt thy position of ieci-nd baseman of the Baltimore Club, signed a con­ lespie, of the New Yorks, will be in the Syracuse financial status of tho as3O3Jat!oa is very satisfactory, SURE FOR INDIANAPOLIS. Interlocutor in the McNish, Slavin aud Johu&ou miaa- tract 3 estorilay for next year. So far Slunilf, Fulmor, KAI,AMAZob TO STICK. outfield next season. Gillespie would be a showing an improved condition over last year. Mr. ""What do you think of the reports scat out that trel troupe. gnaw, Sommer and Greenwood are the only men tied Cox also received a handsomely illustrated and inns says he will not come here?" np by the club. Tnckur had an opportunity to sign valuable man for Syracuse, but it is highly im­ framed address from Manager Cuihraan aud the "Nonstmy! Paul Hinea Is not responsible for those The New Base Ball Association Organizes probable that he will come here. Another WOKTH CONSIDERING. yesterday, but he wauted advance money, and, not and Elects Directors. players, showing how highly his kindness aud liberal­ reports. I bet he nftver aa:d anything of the kind. He tettiLg "it, he put it off until later In the season. rumor that was circulated quite extensively ity were appreciated by them. is jrlad he has an opportunity to got away from Wash­ A Point Made by tho Brotherhood Ancn Jlimager Barnio says that, so far as do knows, no KALAHAZOO, Nov. 1. There was a meeting of was to the effect that short stop Johnny Ward, ington. You see if he would nut sign hern he would offers have been mode for I'ave Foutz's services. the stockholders of the Kalamazoo Club, held simply have to stay in Washington where he ia re­ the Reserve Teams. BOSTON, Nov. 6. Marjag'-r Bu;u!iain to-day en­ of the New Yorks, desired to come to Syracuse, THE INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE. serve-!, as Washington cannot release him again to NEW YORK, Nov. 2. Tho members of the last week for the purpose of reorganizing tho and that negotiations had been entered into for gaged two now men for th;- Worcester Club. Tiny club. Dr. E. C. Taylor was cb^en secretary of some other club. Hines was cognizaut of the deal. It Brotherhood of League players predict that. re pitcher O'Comell, of Ibc Watdt.urys, who pitched his release. Ward is known to have two very The Secretary's Call for the Annual MeeHng. would have never been made if ho had not first ooti- clubs that havo reserved a lot- of men and aro a few game* for Chicago, and William Hnwes, the the meeting, and those holding proxies filed the warm friends on the board of directorSj and UTICA, Nov. 1. The annual meeting of t lie litter- srn'ed. To make sure there wd and Special to SPORIIXO Lirs. and ho believed it would be 813,000 next year. is wanted. Henry Simon went home Monday lost, clubs who wanted Hines, but it ia good news for In­ sufllcitMit reason, and that tiio practice of clubs of B.U.TIMORB, Nov. 5. The Baltimore Club, The first Tote was taken for a director. Tho num­ without having come to terms. He will be signed Don't Get Fresh. dianapolis, I assure you. A. G. 0. ahr gating contracts at pleasure id clearlv illegal. it ber of votes cast was 95, of which E. 0. Taylor re­ without dunbt. Marr is ready to come to Syracuse, if MINNEAPOLIS, Mmn., Oct. 31. Elmer Foster denies in broadly iutiiiiiit-'d that thy Brotherhood 'nill tak» jestcrday, poeured new ground! for next year, ui intornrtt, in pluyers outride Iho order wEio may b* ceived 72, E. W. De Yoe, 10; J. C. Fleming, 9; M. J. his figure is agreeable. Secretary Bo.ve has a letter the report that Indianapolis has any sort of claim CHANGES AT ROCHESTER. ind will boiin work imme liately. The piece of McHugh, 2; P. H. Burke, 2. Mr. Taylor was declared from catcher gchtllhasse, in which tho fleet little man on him for ntxt season, and says thht he will play in .-uleastd without causa aud advise theai to stick for property is situated on the loft hand side of the elected. eaya that he will devote him-elf to practice at batting New York. He admits that he accepted advance their salaries. There is a prospect that ba;-o ball mag* It was then decided [he meeting vote for six direc­ through the «iutor mouths, andbopra to find the ball The Franchise ami Property Sold Now nati-s will next fK-xa,>a louru that eveii bill play erf New York ro.ul.^ It is 516 by 400 foot, and runs money Irom the Indianapolis management, but he«>a>s Parties iu Control. between Ninth and Tenth streets, unl from the tors at one time. The second ballot resulted: E. W. next f-eason. ^chellliusst- thinks he has unearthed a il wai sent him bt tore Oct. 20, and the management iiavo riglita that muat b* ro^pcrt-d. coming pitcher and detires a trial for hi in next season, ROCHESTER, N. YM Nov. 4. The franchise Y'ork rond to Barclay street. Mr. Von der De Yoe, 91; A. W. Murphy, 96; J. C. Fleming, 96; S. had no rij;ht to make him any such lender. He says He Won't Run Bill Sunday. Oionfurd, 91; E. Raukln, 91; V. Knappen, 92; J. A. which lequisl ia being considered by the directors he returned the money to them, but if he had de-tired and property of the Rochester Ball Company, Horst and Manager Baruic have signed a. con­ President O'Xclt and Director Dickiti-on will likely YOUSGSTOWN, U., S"v. 1. Editor SPORTING Iiru - Walter, 13; M. J. McDugh, 5; M. P. Wells, 5; L. N. he could have kept it and the Indianapolis nifn could limited, was offered for sale at auction Wednes­ icAlotT, of last ycir'8 M. rophii niu«-, ^an si,;ned with tract, lowing tho grounds for a term of five Burke, 2; P. H. Burke, 2; T. G. Winnett, 3. Messrs. J. represent Syracuse at the Toronto meeting of the In­ have whistled for it, a$ th»ir ne^tiatioiis v ere illegal. ternational Ltrguo thin month. They will take a. firm day. The maximum price was set at $2,000, in iu team again. Ho save whon tho people talk of rears. Manager B.unio grated, fri.m present inton- C. Fleming and E. C. Taylor tendered their re-.igna- Oil, no; Mr. Foster had better whistle aoft and ifttchiiia him ftg.inst Sunday, of tho Chicago*, they Hou-f the dub *vou'rd of directors. gins, the colt-red phenoin.'ual, will at otce sign here. York has him not yet. If Indianapoli? chooses sale was adjourned until yesterday, when the rhrN si.

however, the knowing ones in the metropolis BROOKLYN'S chances of securing Bnshong bom St. A «IVAL Western league to be composed of Topeka, Eberhart, employed there in a restaurant. TUe war. Louis are excel K;iit. Wichita, St. Joseph, Loav^n worth, Denver, Pueblo, rant was Issued two years ago when Cartwright left THE SPORTING LIFE. had taken heed of the fact that that shrewd BASE BALL. TED SCLLITAN has returned to Washington from the Empori* and Cheyenne Is talked of. and has since remained iu the South. little manager, P. T. Powers, has been in con­ grand Weetorn hunt. THB Western Association haa delegated Messrs. THE Long Inland Amateur Association held a meet- PUBLISHED WEEKLY AT stant close communication with Mr. Day, and MANAGER Jos. SIMMONS has not caught on yet. He Hart, Mnrton and Menges to attend the December in- Oct. 26 iu Brooklyn, N. Y.. when the pennant for Is living at Syracuse. meeting of the Arbitration Committee. 1887 WHS awarded to ihi* Star Clnb, the champions also has even acted as agent for the Now York Club PHILADELPHIA POINTERS. MINNEAPOLIS has just captured three good pitchers of 1886. Herman Kifftt given the club a handsome No. 202 South Mnth Street, PLilada. KELLY Is booked for about two-thinta of Boston's pen n .int. in the chase after players, but one conclusion catching next season. in GUI Klopf, W. F. Knight and G. E. Winklernan, BY THE Both Clubs Doing Quiet Work—What Mr. and a good first baseman in Tom Lynch. MANAGER FOQEL will be so nnlncky aa to lose Clark could have been arrived at. Jersey City is not PJTTSRURO if said to be willing to give Bradley and and Fost<*r, but rhrtt his judgment of players was good. Beach Really IMd Say — Record of a Smith for Paul Hines. The members of the Detroit Club have made up a likely to be represented in the International play in Ihe Is shown by the fact lhat such clubs a* Chicago an4 Sporting Life Publishing Company, New Athletic Player—General News and COMISKEY hat 92.500 invested in the new St Louis purse of $200 for Briody, who did not League next season; it is a good ball town, and Gossip. world's series, and therefore got nothing. New York went to tho trouble to bag the fruit h* 3b u-liose order att, Checks, Drafts, Money Oi-der>, Club a third interest. plucked. the New York reserve team, under Powers' PITCHERS C'ai-ksm and McCormlck and short-stop and £emiUances must be made payable. There is but little new to report about either LA TnossE expects, it is said, to sell her franchise to Williamsun are tbe men the Boston Club announces it IN SPJTE of the phantom hit Ibe really strong bet­ skillful management located, in Jersey City, of the home clubs. The Philliea have done Davenport or Dubnqne. ters got to the top af:er ail, so why h-jw'l against a bit POST OFFICE BOX, 946. wili have if money can buy their release. could hardly fail to be self-supporting whether nothing since our last. President Reach re­ PITCHEB MADDEN jumped from $40 a month to $200 THE New York Combination drew 81,749 at last for a base on b;ill»? It's all even, the good liitter a month in one season. having just as good a chance to get a hit that way as run as an International League club or run as turned from his business trip to the West and SuurKv'B game in Now Orioann. At that rite the lads TERMS: South empty bonded. He failed to connect JOE QUEST has caught on with St. Paul. He will, no will goou clear the expenses- S400 per man. weak man. an independent club. See? doubt, be m»de captain. Club, has received a MANAGER SELLEE, late of Oshkosb, Is spoken of u Subscription, per annum (postage paid)...... SIS. ZK with the second base man mentioned in our last CATCHER DAILT, of tlio Boston Minneapolis' ui*naa;er next season. He claims to Six months...... " " ...... 1.25 issue and the nego'.iiitiona are now being con­ JACK NELSON may go South next season and bob up diamond stud frooi admirers. He is abont to enter NOTIUNO can convince the Boston triumvir­ In '89 as "young blood." R. I. have signud Lovett, Wilson, Shannon and Cooney. Three months...... " " ...... 63 ducted by wire. There is little or no chance for business with a frieud at Woonsocket, He also saya all of lust sea ton's Osbk^h team wtU Single copies...... 4< " ...... 5c* ate that its policy for next year of securing old PETKB WEBER, a pitcher of Birmingham, Ala., has THE McCarty siloed by Kansas City ia a young follow him. INVARIABLY IN ADVANCE. Pfoffer, as Spalding will not sell. Concerning the signed with New Orleans. pitcher who joined the team lat» in ths season. Ho and experienced players is far preferable to interview at Pittsburg credited to Mr. Roach, BUFFALO favors the admission of Troy and Ulica to has gone to join the Loa Angeled, Gal., Club. MANAGER BrnNHAM, of the Worcester Club, hat taking chances on green playing malarial. been engaged by t!i« Boston Club to go on the roid that gentleman says: "The interview was a the International League. ^ THE Shamokm Club, wiuuer of the Pennsylvania after pUyers. Burnham mude hu first attempt upon ADVERTISING RATES: It is worthy of note, however, that this policy little far-fetched and I was made to say A LAaoEpart of tho stone work of the new Boston State Central League championship, fa about 8600 in (FIXED AND FrNAL.J Lovutt, bat failed, although he offered the yoansr was only adopted after Crane, Slattcry and more than I really said. What I did say was grand stand haa boen laid. debt and the atjckholders are to be asaofsed. pitcher ffa,000. Ore insertion...... ,2O ceota per lino, Nonparei PITCH KB, KHOCK refnsed an offer of (325 per month ACCORDING to President Steam's estimate, Detroit's Daffy had slipped through Boston's fingers and to tho effect that anything that emanates from THE Chicago Club really could not afford to seU £i* months..._...... 17Vj u " ** " from the Milwaukee Club. profit on the world's aeries, after all liabilities are Anson, no matter what the onVr for him. It would the Brotherhood or any organization which may settled, will amount to not more than $3,000. Ore j-far...... ,...... 15 « « « ** Lovett had absolutely refused to sign at any advance base ball will be accepted; that there Bt'snocK in to be employed at the Polo Ground not only demoralize the Chicugo team, but to some ex­ A1VVERTISKRS should forwari their favors K> as to price. Still there's nothing the matter with the tobaggon slide this winter. NEW ORLEANS wems to be losing her best men. tent the entire League. It would be a climax to th* leach us by 3 P. M. Saturday, M this paper goes to press is no such variance between the League and PITCHER O'CONNELL, the Waterbnry man, has been John Ewing and Vaughn are the latest to aign with bargain and sale era. EVERY SATURDAY AT 5 P. M. policy. Brotherhood as reported, and that the League signed by Chicago for 1888. another club, Memphis being tbe lucky club. , SECRETARY CLOUGS, of M*n"B3ster, haston and Detroit clubs' presi­ many unawers t) his fldvf-riiaenieut in THE SPOBTIHQ NOTWITHSTANDING the hard things said about their avowed object of purifying the profession." will manage Low oil's team. dents wem less worried abnnt the Playera' Brother­ LIFE fora mtnager that it ii atxsoiutely impossible to PHILADELPHIA, NOVEMBER 9, 1887. the Boston Club's penurious management that So FAR nineteen International League players have hood than tho rest of the League magnates. answer them all. Therefore, those receiving no reply club, according to the Boston Herald, paid Athletic Club Newg. gone into other organizations. TOM DALT won't sign with Chicago for leas than should nit take offeuse. SUOENICK, Moriarity and Dallas are the latest addi­ 62,200. Cunsidoriug the crazy sal iriea jwiid to young PITCHER STAGG, of Yal?, who expect* to become Stemmyer and Daily their salaries in full for The Athletic Club is by no means asleep, and experiments, Daly is well worth the smu ho asks. preacher, is the prime mover in a pioj-^ct to hire « has lines out in several directions, but the tions to the now Chicago Club. the entire season notwithstanding their indiffer­ CINCINNATI played six games with Indianapolis the MANAGER MOTIUE says the Base Ball Brotherhood lar.e hall in New York, where Snnday meetings may officials wisely refuse to give out anything for past season, and won them all. haa no grievance against the New York Club, and he be hald, conducted mainly by the Columbia Oolleg* 4O,OOO ent work. students throughout New York City. ublication until their plans are consummated. FIRST BASEMAN INGRAHASI, of Duluth, is a theatri­ do:s not anticipate any trouble from that source. with the Dot Moines Club has PITCHER DENNY FITZGERALD, of Salem, is also one of THE Tousa players now being so eagerly uffice it to say just now that several releases cal property man in tbe winter. JOE QVINN'S signing are being negotiated for, and that some good give the Duluth C ub a black eye. Joe was counted the small army of players winieriug in Boston. Fitz- sought by needy managers do not hold them­ CHICAGO, Detroit and New York will be stronger than on aa manager and nucleus for next year's team. gerakl says that yonn^ Fan-ell, just signed by Chicago. UETTER LIST. young players may be signed. There is abso­ ever next season behind tbe but, formerly caught him, and that he is a catcher who will selves cheaply, and not one has yet signed below ANSOS is to m-tna^e, this winter, a racquet court TUB Mansfield Club is reported aa having sold ita our care letters or telegrams for lutely nothing in the story abont Harry Wright grounds to forty of th« old stockholders for $300. be pure to make his mark in the League. \Ve have in limit, $2,000. This high rate will, of course, which he is building in Chicago. the persons named below, which will be promptly the being offered $7,000 to manage the club, for the This sum will pay the mdebtednes of the club. THAT big pennant polo now lies at Recreation Park, have a tendency to force up the salaries of the very good reason that Mr. Wri jht is now, and THE Cincinnati Club ia apprehensive that Mullane WIDNER, tbe clever young Cincinnati pitcher, who Detroit, but will not be raised until next curing. It forwarded upon receipt of a stamp and address: may injure hU arm in California. 105 feet each, 20 iVet of which will old players, and, per consequence, the highest will be foT another year, under contract with the won from the Athletics the only game he pitched for ia in two sections, Catcher C»Wns, of S. Y. B. Gunhleor F. Ziun. SUBSCRIPTION lista have been started to promote the Cincinnati Club, has signed with New Orleana. be jammed into the grjffhd. It is the intention to K. J. Glonalviu. Pirchi-r SwartzeL Philadelphia Club. The Athletic people woufcl, salaries ever known in base ball will rule next base ball interests in Manchester. OMAHA isn't aiming herself, and will ge1 left in the have a jubilee polo raising next spring. I'il'r CODUOT, of fivartClob. Catcher Eirle. of course, be glad to secure such a manager as WHEELING baa in Monieon and Flanagan two good MANAGER HART H gathering a strong team for htg Ca'clier Cri^sley. Pucliur Wiukleman. season. And yet the average attendance does themselves mm"*. All th? other new Western League clubs are Mr. Wright, and have so expressed pitchers to start next season with. hustling for players, but Omttha hasn't signed a man Milwaukee Club. lie has signed to d»te: E. *. Mills, Cha*. H'-aseholder. Pitcher Gamble. not keep p*co with the increase in expenses. more than once to Mr. Wright. No direct offer TOM BURNS has been presented with a diamond- yet. William Shlnkle, William Fnller, Alexander Feraon. J. Virtue, of Canton Clab. Catcher Zina. Can base bj,ll stand much more of this fierce has, however, been made. No more of the old studded locket by Chicago friends, P. E. Pettee, Joseph PtranSecond baseman Chflds. competition? players have been signed. THE: New Orleans Club's best catcher. Wella, has ternational pennant for 1888, and th.it too, with but accepted an offer from Kausaa City. two men signed. .Refreshingly premature, to say the THE Des Muln* B Clnb announces the en£a£n ment of V,: F. Ely. IJumv-hre.vs, of Wmsport. Harry Sage, Joseph tjninu, Daniel Steams, W. J. Vaa C. A. Virtue. Catcher Briefs. How THE LOGIC of events forces attention The Athletiefe New Man. THE Northwestern League finished its season with least. H. L. Speace. Hone, of Kansas City. a balance of just $i5 in the treasury. "!T is by no means certain that there will be a Dyke, W. C.Alvord, William Trafu>y, Maculiar, and to THE SPORTING LIFE "millentum" plan! It The only player new to local patrons signed Association next pitcher Smith, of Charlortiin. Tha club also saya It Frank BanJle. J. M. Raiuey. JOHN BBZNNAN, of Indianapolis, wants to be a Metropolitan Club in the Am.-iican has a be'rer claim on fliliHay than St. Louis IIM. Pitcher Blair. Pitcher Hungler. must be adopted sooner or later, and the way by the Athletic Club is M. J. Sullivan, the third Western League umpire next season. year." Philadelphia Record. Oh, but there will be, Barney McLaughlin. (hie. Hufford. baseman of the Hartford Club last season. He sure. MIKE KELLY toldionng Widner, of New Orleang, wiU doubtless be paved for it this winter. PITCH Ere EDWARO BRATIN was the first of Detroit's last Monday tbat "he wonld be sorry he went iuto the bids fair to be a valuable utility man, judging reserved men to sign for next season. FRED PFEFFER tells Louisville reporters that he will tbe Chicago Club. And yet b»x, as the New York* would make abmt 103 hits off EDITORIAL COMMENT. THIS is the only month in which base ball from his record, which is appended: RHUE, Shell, Routcliffe, Ryn, Heiaer, Easton and never agaiu play with him." But tho New Yorkd couldn't bit Widner and G. A.B. R. IB Ave. P.O. A. E. Ave. Chrisman have signed with Sandusky. Fred would feel like a fish out of water with any other NKXT WEEK will be one of the most important team. just manage*! to draw the game. Now tho laugh is OB clubs, under the National Agreement, can trans­ Third base... 57 271 71 112 .413 69 99 48 .777 CHARLIE SWEENEY has, in connection with catcher Kelly. of the year to base ballista. A call is to be is­ fer their allegiance. But sensational rumors are His batting record includes 2 home runs, 9 McDonald, opened a saloon in 'Frisco. TIM MI-RNAN has excellent minagorial qualities, Kelly gave th* and is posted on ball plnyyrs. Singnlar that no club YON r»RR AHE still insists that John sued for a meeting of the Joint Committee on painfully nort eat. Why don't the sensational­ three-base hits, 13 two-base hits. In but 8 HOY and Wilmot, the two new Washington players, Browns the worst of the close decisions iu the world*! lett-handed batsmen. has yet offered to give him a chance to ehow what he series. Chria expressed the opinion that Kelly WM Rules, at New York, Tuesday, Oct. 15. That, ists bestir themselves? games out of 57 played did he fail to make at are hard-hitting can do. least one clean hit. CAHUTHERS goes with th^ Browns only on the playing for a position on the Leagtie staff. The fact eaiue day the Board of Directors of the National Southern trip and not to Sau Francisco. SYRACUSE, Buffalo, Toronto and Hamilton are the that Ki-liy has since signed to manage Louisville, how­ League will meet, and on the following day, BUT ONE little rnmor has been started so far, only International League citiea that ahow signa of ever, disproves that assertion. Local Jottings. CLEVELAND contemplates giving pitcher Stemmyer, life, and are the only oues where players have been Kov. 16, the annual meeting of the League will and that died almost immediately. Brooklyn wbo wtw uot reaervrd by Boston, a trial. IF SPALDINQ gets £7,500 for Clarkson from Boston Tne Boston. Globe says: " 'Gid' Gardner would like signed. he will after ull yet the best of the bargain. Like take place. And it will be one of the most im­ and Washington have no' desire to swap mem­ to play in Philadelphia neit season, but is nor at atl THB salary of President-Secretary Morton, of the ASSON ia qnoted as saying that he would aa lief new Western Leagne, is ?L,200 per annum. Kelly before him, Clarkeon has d>me wonders for Cbi-. portant base ball gatherings ever held, as two bership at present. The Washington Club is dis-arisfied with Ids treatment in Indianapolis." "Gid" have Bistian tor a second basenian as anybody. If caeo, and, again, hko Kelly he may not be able to 40 has played here before. LITFLE MCCARTHY and Nicholson, of the Ohio Charlie keeps in condition we should endorse Anson'a it for aiioth«-r club. SrmldinR eeoms to have the happy vreighty and vexatious questions will have well enough fixed where it is, and Brooklyn Catcher Guehrer will, for the winter, work in this League, are reported signed with St. Louis. opinion. faculty of knowing when to unload. to be handled. One is the percentage well, Brooklyn will perhaps enter the League, city as a co»k. WHAT U the New York Glob going to do with all PETTEE.of Salem Hi-igtns1 rival for the premiership THE fact that M>. Byrne is making no effort to Tom Doas'y has returned to town. He ia free to the high-priced young players it is signing? captain question and the other deald with the but that event will only come to pass when of New England League second basemen will secure some of tha "phenomenal" miaor league bat- sign where he list. THE St. Paul p*pora can't §ee pennant winners in Jim Hart'a Milwaukee team next season. A good teriei lends color to the report thai he has things now factor in base ball the Ball Brooklyn can enter the senior organization with Tho St. Louis Club is making Tom Gunning tempt­ the team so far signed by the St. Paul Club. selection. time, v( ing offers. greased for the transfer, at the proper Players Brotherhood. The percentage question, a pennant-winner or with a team capable, at THE Detroit Club will, this winter, give the subject TOMMY MCMAHON, Detrolts' well-known athlete, Caruthers and Rmhoag to Brooklyn. What a battery Bobby Matthews will winter here, and, as usual, who played ball in Blwmiugton, III , haa arrived tho pair woul'l makt- f>r the City of Chinches. U was thought some time ago, could be settled least, of ranking high among the teams of the train the Penusvlvania University team. of changing its ball park serious consideration. NEWARK and Jersey City, it is said, will insist upon home. Tommy haa decided to adopt the base ball FBOM the Now York Sun we learn that the man- amicably, but the outlook now is for a great Banthvn says he has no objection to playing in profession. older body. Too much business sense in the Chicago. being bought out by the International League. averts of the New York Club have an offer of one of the battle on that issue, with grave danger of a Brooklyn Club to make a blunder in the nature Carndun will in all probability have another semi- THE New Orleans team disbands Sunday night after MANAGER BCRNHAM, of the Worcestera, has secured prettiest pieces of ground to be found anywhere in the next season. the last game with the New York combination. a strong accession in John Meiater, formerly second vicinity of Ne Welch's exact counterpart in motion, style eveuing. The treasurer's report showed a surplus of League into two great independent Leagues, franchise with a view to entering the Associa­ in base ball. FENNRLLY, Beilly, Baldwin, and Corkhill still with­ and tactica. $2,784. Thf following officers wereeli-cttii: President, hold their signatures irom Cincinnati contracts. Holden, '88| one located in the East and the other in the tion is on a par with the rest. The owners of Tarlor, Shaffer, Fred Dnnlap and Ed Knouffhave MASKREY, of the Milwaukee Club, will accompany W. H. Band, Jr.; vice president, A. F. returned to town. Kuouff has signed with St. Louis EACH Detroit player has been presented with a 850 the Chicagoa on th»ir California trip. Umpire Powers manager, T. WoO'lbnry, '89; treasurer, J. C. McCoy. West, has grown in favor. The matter has been the franchise, the Brooklyn Club, certainly again. suit of clothes and a silk bat by President Stearna. has charge of this team while Manager Hart is piloting ADMIRERS of the Brovrns can draw s >me little satis­ very carefully canvassed, and the details go know nothing of it and have received no offer Ned Fossil back is worklne at his trade In this city. ELMER FOSTF.R returned hia advance money to In- th': Philliea. faction out of the rvfl"Ctikin champions. town, Washington Co., Pa., without an engagement as DrNLAPsaya he haa no deaire to leave the Detroit team. He has by en well treated there aud likes his prominent placers owe their bringing out to,Sullivan. dent of the Brotherhood, Mr. Ward, published club League scheme? Has it, too, gone where HIB average is .9^9 for thirty-seven games, which com­ yet PAT FRIEL, of the Jersey City Clab»,wag married in the business. VAN HALTREN'S salary for next soason will be, it is fellow-players better than any aet of men he ever >'**}^(^4iLer colm^prfeioh is in the nature of an the woodbine twineth? pares favorably with any catcher played with. last Thurs lay aftei noon at St. Peter's Rom^u C'atholto During the past season he caught for aix different said, £2.500. Clark sou got no more than that this left im- ultimatum, coupled with a threat, will add new ELMER SMITH would have gone to California with Churctiv in j^-rg^yj^i^v. ^jtfr. and Mrs. Friel pitchers, and in euch a manner as to warrant the year. ' lJ&tely on an ex tend'ed trip through the "South. &. IT WILL be nineteen years next rammer since highest praise. Farmer's batting is fair, and many A NEW ORLEANS man named Snroeder has applied the Philliea hod not President Stern bought him off, fuel to the flame, complicate matters further, so afraid w;« he that hia maiuslay might hart hw'araf" 'Select gathering of fii--nda game them a shower of rice Oxford beat Harvard Tmd it is therefore time for games were won fur Shamokin by his timely hitting. for a position on the American Association umpire The present* and render a settlement most difficult. It is His batting average for forty-five games is .385. in California. as the train pulled out of the depot. revenge. If the projected international boat| staff. were handsome and coatly. to be hoped that some peaceful and mutually Surprise is expre**eJ that the Philadelphia Club's THE Lowell Club proposes to give an entertainment, MANAGER SEELET, of tho Oahkoah Clnb, says that contracts with Hallman, Kelly, Hoover and Shriver, little McCarthy will not plav in St. Louis next season, MANAGER GIFFORD, of the Columbus Club, haa . S»T- satisfactory conclusion will be arrived at, but race becomes a fixture the Yale and Harvard the proceeds of which it ia hoped will clear off a £tiQO eral onVrg under consideration, but haa not accepted have not been promulgated. debt. but that bo will be foaiid with tha club that he (Steley) the outlook at thia moment is not at all encour­ crews of next year will have new reason to do Seward is wiid to be coaching the Williams College will manage. any, as he id looking higher than the Eistern Loai^e, their best if the winner at New London is to team. At any rate, he had at last reports turned up DEACON WHITE is said to be the only one of the where salaiios rule too low for a man of GiffordN cali­ aging. ______older Detroit players not a member of the Brother­ SECRETARY 3cANDR«TT, of the Pithbnrg Clnb, de­ bre. His change fr<>m Syracuse to ColuuibtM last year row for the honor of America on the Thames. at home Iii Cleveland. nies any intention of releasing pitcher McCorinick to claims to have hood. was cot a good one finaucully, hat he wanted to be Fiist baseman Carney, of Manchester, the B >aton Club. No overtures have ever been made near hia family, wherein aickiiesa prevailed. THE NEW WBSTKRS ASSOCIATION haa started had a good offer from the Athletics. GLASSCOCK siys if he could dispose of his property by Boston aa yet. its career under bright auspices. It has, in the VERILY, the Mound City has fallen npon evil The Philadelphia and Baltimore clnba should not in Wheeling he would move hia family to Indian­ MANAGER PHILLIPS says: "We don't propose to apolis. MANAGER JIM HABT and ox-TTmptro Billy Qninn, make a kindergarten (or anmteur-* of the PUtaburg trouble tbemsnlve* any more to make dates with each who have been on the ouU since last summer hud a main, populous cities to draw upon for support; days. Not only has her great base ball club other for exhibition games. For two years rain has Two of the best pitchers in tbe country hail from Club. This sort of tiling has uot been a glitt-ring short personal encounter at Chicago after the Western succws in other cities and we are not going iuto It." the circuit is a good one; the men who are be­ been humbled to the dust, but her wonderful prevented every game arranged. Cambridge, Mass.; namely: J. 0. Clarkson and T. J. League meeting. If Ferguson had but a somewhat less cranky dis­ Keefe. That isn't it; it was the high salaries frightened hind the clubs have the advantage of expe­ oarsman, Gandaur, has been compelled to ac­ PRESIDENT STEASN, of Detroit, has had anch a aur- Phillips. Ptr'.'jips he is wisest after all to put th» position! He certainly proved himself the best general IN FULLER, of Kalamazoo, tbe Milwankees secured foil ot base hall talk of Hie that he p'«s'ed over hia rience in base ball, and the association is also knowledge decisive defeat. Poor St. Louis. player ia the clnb last season and one of the best in according to tbe money experiments would coat into releases of tried the best catcher in the Ohio League, door a legend which reads: "All who eater here leave players. fortunate in having a competent executive offi­ the business. He stand* fourth as a pitcher, second as record. base ball bthiad.1' a second baseirmn, third in batting, and among the WRTGHT, of Hamilton, and Ralney, late of the New MANAGER Too EL, of Indianapolis, was last w««k cer in Mr. Samuel Morton. For these reasons the heat base-runners. TOM BROWN left for California on last Wadneedfty. offered the management of a well-known theatrical York Club, have gone to Birmingham, Mich., for the President Brush, of the Indianapolis Ciub, asked him new Association should be a success. It needs, THE RING. The Athletics made an effort to get LoweH'e fine winter. company. He winiU have accepted, but the contract captain, Cudworth, but he paid no attention to our to sign before ho left, but Tommy dechaod on account called for hia services up to June 1, and as hs propose* though,to guard against two dangers. Careshould club's offers anil letters. FLINT has decided not to go to California with the of the Brotherhood. to remain in base ball it would have interferrei with be taken that the St. Louis ani Chicago tails There seems to be some mistake about Earle. Ac~ Chi'^aeo combination. He contemplates a trip to BANDUSKY, Mansfield, Colnmbus, Zanewille and his plans in the spring. Fugel d >ee not he'ieve i(i loaf- Boston's new Athletic Club house, to which 1,000 Europe. shall not wag the dog, and heads must not be wealthy business and professional mea have snb&eribed cor ting to Western paoers three clubs, Dee Moines, St. Wheeling have all raised the wherewith to represent fng iu winter time, so he is again hack on The Prat, 8101) each, will not be completed by Jan. 1,1888, a* Paul and Dululh, cluim him, and President WikofTs MANAGER HART, of Milwaukee, ia making strong them in the Ohio State League next year, and Canton doing newspaper work. lost in the competition for players. From all was fiivt expected, *nd will probably not be opened to official circular assigns him to St. Paul. Earle, how­ efforts to get pitcher Burke, of tbe New England will Boon be in line. THE Cuban Giants played their last fame for th* "we can learn, the new Association already con­ members be-fore Sept. 1, 1888. The meralwrs are ever, states positively that he has signed but ono conr- League. COLEHAN'B many friends will regret to hear that he season at Hightstown Oct. 29. They were defeated by nlmottt ncauimons in the choice of Jake Eilraia for tract, viz., with Duluth. He further says that in the A NEWARK exchange says that the crack colored has just undergone a painful surgical operation at his a score of 5 to 3. Positions hav« been secured for all siders itself equal to the two great older organi­ instructor in sparring, and are willing to pny the event of Duluth not putting a team in the field, which pitcher, Stovey, is shovaliug grain in a Williamspurt home in PUt-burg. He wiil be confined 10 hia bed, or the memt'ors of tho club by the manager. S .me of sations and does not propose to be outbid in the Baltimore man a targe salary for his service.-*, so that is altogether likely, he wilt pUy with the Athletics. brewery. home, for weeks yet. them go to Boatan, some to Philadelphia, aud others to players'market, and this means excessive sala­ it is more than probable that he will accept. Prof. The Philadelphia Club played at Santa Fe on Thurs­ SHORTSTOP OTTERSON was not reserved by Brooklyn, THE new ground* of tbe Baltimore Club will b Florida. They are variously employed. Manager Johnny Graham, late a'hMic instructor at Harvard day and dufV-ated the Ir-cal ie*m by 8 to 4. After the an*l the Kalamazuo Ciub will make an effort to get located further oBt on the York road than Oriole Park Govern will remain in Trenton during the winter* ries, which can only result in financial loss and College and one of Jem duney's trainers, will prob- game the Philadelphia men left for Los Angeles. him back. but on the name car routes. The field will be 460 feel The team won 107 games out of 161 played. disaster. nbly bo Kilrain'rt aaiieUnt. TUG ABTTNDEL says Tndfanipolis ia good enough for in length by 460 io breadth. WASHINGTON would like to secure Gardner to play Three bloody piize fijjhta occurred at Brockton, him and he will be there before the "blossoms begin BARKLET and Fred Carroll each received a suit of short aud captain tbe team next year. Frank is a TUB SOUTHERN and New England Leagues Mass., Oct. 28, in the presence of a number of the most NOTES AND COMMENTS. to bloom.** clothes from a Pittaburg tailor, one for the best field­ great ball player in every department and a splendid prominent cirizons of that town. The fighters were ABNER POWELL will be pitcher, captain and manager ing and the other for the boit batting average of the field^cftptain. If he'rcmain1? in Indianapolis he will cap* Jnet during the past week, elected new officers, tain lhat team, and if the Hoosii-rs have no room for Cmnin and Ca*ey, of Boston; Frank Hteel and Denny RAP FORD haa signed with Brooklyn. of next year's Now Orleans team; a sort of minor An- PItt* burg team for the season. and began the laying of lines for next jear. In Sullivan, and Alf Patton and tho Unknown. Crooin son, us it were. DEACON WHITE denies tho roportg of his retirement him they will let him iro to Wa-*hiu(zt"n jto recipro* was tho only winner. Th« other two were draws. THE Cuban Giants disbanded Saturday. cute tor givine them firht chance at Hinea. At IBM! each case the selections of executive officials was THE ex-Yale pitcher, Tyng, whom the Louisville Ho expects to again guard third base for Detroit next Gardner. Tonrny Warrpn, on receipt of t-ke Wier's acceptance PITCHER PT.LE baa returned to Beading. Club has been after for mouths, values hia services, it season. He haa Invested in Detroit real estate and re­ two o'her clubs would like to secure wise, and such as to meet with the commenda­ of his challenge Nov. 1. deported 8230 forfeit money DAVE McKEOL'OH is wintering at Syracuse. is Btti.l, at $4,000. gards that city as hia Lome now. WE REGRET to learu'that Wm. H. Geer, the ono« with th« Minneapolis Tribtttie, and forwarded signed PITCHEB ViAIT'S name is pronounced "view.*1 noted *hort; et >p of the Syracuse Sfars, Cincinnati aud tion of base ball patrons of the sections in- A NEW YORK contemporary says: "For playing "THKRE will be many now faces in the different Brooklyn elul*, was arrested at Elmira, N. Y., Tues­ articled to Bostou for Wior'u signature. The fight will THE Cincinnati Clnb disbanded last Raturday. with Brooklyn next season O'Brieu wilt get Sl.UOO and cluba when tho next season opeus." Xow York Sun. tereated. The circuit of neither League is yet occur at Minneapolis on Dec. 5, and will be fifteen day, on the ch'trjr^ of pacing a worthless check for BOB BLACK has located his family in Alton, 111. Holbert $2,500." That's the case every airing, but the new faces, soim $125 npon the caahier of tho Grand Union Hotel. H« complete, but that need cause no worriment as rounds, Marquis of Quconsherry rules. JACK ROWE saya he will retire If he can find some how, are generally soon misaing. The report of a prize fight between John Gillian, of KEENAN and Baldwin will winter in Cincinnati. was taken to New York City and held for examination. the main fact has been decided, namely, that CHIC HOFFORD is wintering in Cumberland, Md. other suitable business, but at present he haa nothing THE Chicago Club will, it ia said, declare a 20 p*r (r"er, who la now in tho bu'.t'n bu-ineM, declares that Newark, and Michael Mtilltn, near PIainfl*ld, N. J., cent, dividend on the proflta of the paat season, ami lach League will again enter the field next BOYLE is still iu Indianapolis, and Hackett also. definite in view. the whole thing IB a mistak.-, and that he can easily on Oct. 29, was purwly imaginary. No such fight waa THB Pittsburg, Boston and Detroit clnbs* presidents even then a large aum will go to the surplus fund, prove his innocence of intentional wrong-doiug at th» season. ovor thought of. Look out for "fake' 1 flghta all thla PFEFFEB is troubled with a pulmonary affection. which now amounts to nearly $100,000. winter. seem It M worried about the Players1 Brotherhood than proper time. DAN BROUTHERS' ankle has become entirely well. thoir colleagues. THE Chicago Club has more money in its treasury SAYS a Washington correspondent: "One way to get SALARIES are running so high just now that Pwdily McDonald, of Dulnth, and James Conley, of LYNN ha^ signed pitcher Hunger, late of Charleston. MRS. JOHN WARD, nee Helen Dauvray, Is to be the than it knows what to do with, onlosa it shall decide around the National Agreement haa been discovered Boston, middle-weighty have sieued articlea to flght MIKE KELLY'S wife IB with him on the California treasurer of tbe New York combination now on tbe to purchase its preaent grounds, which are now belt by tho Chicago management. They have an under­ the International League clubs are very slow eight rounds with small gloves for the gate receipts on a lea* which runs two years longer. signing players. Besides, nothing serious tun! $250 a side at Duluth on Nov. 21. trip. way to California. standing with Tim Human, iu New England, and about GILBERT HATFIELD has signed wi'h the New Tork NEW ORLEANS made Charlie Snyder a lltwral offer, SPALDINQ tells Van Haltren that he will bo Chi­ other parsons in various localities, to keep a lookout can be done until after the annual meeting, as Richard K. Fox says that the reports that Charley Club. but he preferred sticking to Cleveland, where be has cago's starpltcher next year. That means, wo pre­ for good matcrlul and secure it for the Chicago Club, Mitrhfll has assumed the management of Jake Kit- sume, thW Clarkson is really booked to go, else how Any affrcemput those parties make Is outside of tha there is no certainty- what clubs wiil compose rain in the coming fight with Jem Smith are untrue. KANSAS CITY la negotiating with pitcher John A. been well treated. Da vis. PRESIDENT HOWE, of the Lowell Club, has been could any other pitcher be set up as a star. jurisdiction of the League and American Association, the League, or whether it will be the Inter­ Mitchdl id Kilrnin's traiaer ouly. and the Chicago Club is not liable to punishment for JACK GLASSCOCK is at hia Wheeling West Virginia, nominated for the Maaaachusetts State Senate from PRESIDENT BRUSH, of tbe Indianapolis Club, is one national League or only a New York State James Fitasimmons, who recently knocked oat of the leading business men of tbe West. He owns the violating tbe National Agreement. Jack Stewart, and Doc O'Connell havn are Dundon, th* presented itself so strongly to the leaders. It is States National Lawn Tennis Association. The move­ announced are: Lange, Dugdale, Hengle, Dunn, Gro- tion or to take the place of such a man a* White. quite likely to bo very seriously discussed and ment was started by the Ladies' Outdoor Sports Club, CENTRE FIELDER WHITELT is reported signed with gao, Rooks and Long. deaf mute pltchor, and Shellhanie, of tho Syracut* Des Moines. IN THK event of Anson's retirement from actiye Stars; Wilmot, ot the St. Paula, and Euros, of the Osh- of Staton Island, through Miw Alice Hamilton. THB St. Paul Club during the past week signed J. work on the first bag, William-ton will undoubtedly be 'considered this coming winter. Tallies' clubs in New York, New Haven, Philadelphia, THE DPS Blolues Club contemplates a Southern trip Corbett, Fred Jevne, Taylor Shaffor, Chas. Biley, John koah team. next spring. made captain of the Chicago team. Perhaps 'twas that Boston and other cities will join, and the United States Sowders and Joe Quest. that inilaced Ned to go back on the Br. therbood. THE DETROIT TEAM is unquestionably the Association will give a handsome silver cup to be com- THE new Western League Is absorbing some first- THE Chicago Club is quite liberal with advance MANAGER SMITH, of the Elmira B.ise Ball Club, has OMAHA rUCKKHING. highest priced aggregation of ball players in ex­ p^t'-d for at the first tournament, which will beheld class talent. monev this fail, all the boys BO far signed receiving on the Staten Inland Cricket grounds in the spring. made formal application to the officers and directors istence and it is therefore small wonder that the GORE may be assigned to New York's right field from 8200 to §300 apiece. of the International Base Ball League for the admis­ The Club May Secure the Otthkoah Team— Eighteen young homing pig eon R, the property of 0. next season. TONY SUCK will be a candidate for a position on the IHvkled Council!*, Etc. Detroit Club should be ere lited with an inten­ Burrett, ofBoatmi, were liberated in Forest. Lambion sion of the Klmira Club aa a momher of that body. OSIIKOSH has decided to place no team in the field umpire's staff of the Southern League and is quite a narrow escape OMAHA, Nob., Nov. 2. Manager Solee, of th* tion of effecting a reduction in salaries if possible, c.'unty,0nt., at 6:34 A. M. on tho 26th lost., for the next reason.- JOHNNY WARD last Monday had purpose of beaMng the young bird record. The first likely to get the position. from losing 8100. Thia sum he offered if the Now Or­ Oshkosh Bane Ball Club, has made a proposition "LITTLE BAREFOOT" BBESNAHAN ia stopping at Hav- EWINQ atill thinks he can play second base. He now that the two-years' personal contracts with return was on the 27th in^it., in the afternoon. The leana team succeeded in winning a game from the to tho Omaha Association to transfer the Osh- erhill, Ma&*. tried it at New Orleans and made two errors in suc­ Only a draw saved Ward. the big four have run out. But the Detroit air-line distance was 540 miles. The journey was New York combination. month. Th« from the greatest distance from which a young bird SUNDAY, of the Chicago Club, has joined the Players1 cession., He then retired. kosu Club to it for $3,000 por Club will probably find that there is a season for EACH Brown Stocking player blames the other for secretary of the Otnahn Association to day has ever returned. Aside from this, the record ia the Brotherhood. THERE will be two Poveils managing Southern the loss of the championship. Tbe team ia as badly all things and that pennant winners cannot beot for *ny age for the year from over 510 miles. CARTWRIGHT, the New Orleans slugger, goes to League clubs next season, namely, one in Charleston luat fall, after telegraphed Mr. Selee to hold the offer open for and the other in Nashville. demoralized aa was the Chicago team have cither their heads or their salaries easily Thn Essex County (N. J.) Toboggan Club has elected Kansas City. having lost the world's championship to the Browns. three days, and that it wouM probably be ac­ the following governors: 3Ir. James B. Pitcher, Short PHIL CAMPAU claims to have offers from Detroit CHAHLF.T SNYPEB submitted terms to the New Or­ cepted. The secretary waa also instructed to reduced. there had not Cleve­ THE Chicago Club has now signed Byan, Van Hal- Hills; Mr. John Fii th, South Orange; Mr. Frank C. and Pittsburg. leans Club and would have gone telegraph to President Sam Morton, of the new O'Reilly, Orange; Dr. F. J. Trotreault, Orange; Mr. land wisely re-engaged him. treu, Darling, Sullivan, Baldwin, Burns, Pettit, Tebeau, JKO MEiSTER,once of the Mets, la another man signed Sprague, Wiltiatuson and flint, of the old teaoi. Western Association, at Chicngo, that tho Omahft PRESIDENT DAY has wisely come to the con­ Jay A. Smith, Orange Valley: Mr. F. W. Kid'ier, East by Worcester. THAT gigantic surplus fund of the Chicaco Club will Orange; Mr. A. B. Gregory, Brick Church; Mr. C. T. absorb all of thia year's profits, but 20 per cent., which Clarkson, Suuday, Paly and Pfisffer alone now hold franchise mint re itsued to the Oiimha base ball asso­ clusion that there are too many stars on the UMPIRE McQuADEbas secured agovernmont position out. ciation exclusively. It in questionable, however^ Miuton, Montrose; Mr. Silos Ualoey, Newark; Mr. for the winter. the stockholders will divide. New York team. But how will he remedy Charles N. Clarko. Brooklyn, and Dr. Yalentiue Mott. MEMPHIS will have tho following team: BlcAloer, whether Prf.*i*;nt Morton has the authority to t»k« New York. TON DF.R AHE and Bushong are not even on speak­ IT IB said that Bill Sunday, although reserved by tbe Pelt?,, Cline, Andrews, Phelan, Forc«, Keccius, Davo such action, and it is quite probable that a meeting of that evil? Ho can't got along without them ing terms now. Chicago League Clab, will not play with the Whites, thi*. A joint circular has been issued by the skating and and George McKeogh, Smith, Orotty, Ewing and tlm association will he necessary to accomplish without materially weakening his team. BOSTON is the only League Club which haa not yet but with the new Chicago Club. " L. TThe three first- ' named- will- play- in the out­ If this is tho case some d^lay must bo occasional bs- hockey cluba of Montreal, calling a meeting for furo it can be positively known whether tho Orihk.-Mil Wetlneoday, Nov. 16, ID Montreal, tor the purpose of ngned a player. TOM BURNS and Van Haltron evidently are not field. as they were the proposition will be accepted or not. It will b«, Muon WONDER is expressed us to what the forming an association to be called the Canadian Ama­ OMAHA is said to have made Manager McCIiutock, of members of the Players' Brotherhood, HENRY METIERS and Fergy Mulone, of thii city; um­ Denver, an offer. first old League players to sign. though, to a certainty if the franchise imbroglio U Kcw York Ciub intends to do with the small teur Skating Association of Canada. pire John J. Daily, H. T. Smith, tho Allentowu mana­ flatiefactorily adjuttted. As it now uttuiis it is in th* ar:ny of players it is signing. Of course a ro- TLw polo seuaon is now in full blast In New Eng­ IT is said that none of tha Chicago colts received an THOMPSON, Hart and Morton make up the efficient ger; Jas. Donnelly and Jimmy Clinton are am?n^ the hivndf of Joseph Uurnesiu, Jr., and the Ouutha Baa* land. Many of the teams average &15U pur week in increase, in salary. schedule committee of the now Western League. The applicants fur the HMtaageiuout of the Alauchcster Ball Association and if it must stand in thia way it to tervc tram is to be formed, but that it will salaries. MEMPHIS haa scooped in another New Orleans man committee wascbosen by ballot. Club. hard to tell what will be done. At all events th* hardly be anything but an expensive drag if The Franklin Archery Olub has changed fts name, catcher Vaughn. PRESIDENT ABELL, of the Brooklyn Clnb, la In love ED CARTWRIOHT, of the New Orleans, npon his ar­ prospect of Omaiia getting tho ciack Oshkoih Uam to located in Now York City is admitted. If, and will Iwmftar be known u the N.utl«y FUld P. O'Co.NNELL, Burdick and Jos. Miller an reported with thn California climiite and will probably make rival at hia borne in Younpotowu, 0., Tlinrwlay, was good; which D"wi will bo hailod with delight by *d Club. OehkvaU* 'Fruco buu winter. arrested oua charge wf twiuctiou orvtoreii by Louis* lover* of tUa 2Uiicual gaae Uuuugbuul tha city. ISTov. 9. THE LIFE.

18 Momson, Hamilton...... 15 57 20 8 .924 he was a Cleveland Club director who was on tho ;r,im>tate league in Marjland, Virgini* 19 Kappel, Biog., Buffalo... 29 167 33 18 .922 CLEVELAND CHIPS. ground to size up Batcbulor und luyliis relewse fur the THE FIRST DEFECTION. < A loiigU'' uf dix or eight cluba can 20 Du,(dale, Roch , Buffalo. 44 170 47 22 .908 Cleveland*. Then Br'll went to the Shamrocks of his . ^1, am), it is believed, made to pay. BALL. of Base Ball Managers— the First Brother­ BASE Another Delusion Flint and WHliamson 21 Schriver, Scrauton...... 31 H8 67 22 .903 heart and said: "Boys! Batchefor thiuks Cullahau is i I*, f th«i D^troits, tg aaid Co favor 4 w /JantzeD, Syracuse...... 12 83 17 6 .902 Halliday's Case—The O'Brien Blunder- a Cleveland Club director who wants to buy him. hood Members to Sign a League Con­ i-.e Lt-a:u ao'i p^a. ing U in either the Ohio ISixsmitb, 0t.,Buff...... 39 111 46 17 .902 Still Hunting for a Pitcher—A Pointer Ho'll be nervous, and we'll 'kill' him. Seel" The tract—How William»ou Feels About It— or >tic. (! Sctte la gu*-s. Ktrha^s Mr. Hf-wilt INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE. 24 Visuer, Rochester...... 13 66 26 9 .901 Etc. Shams saw and w^re gleeful. The scheme worked New Vocation—Other Windy City wuuirl a Wailiid-jtoii rpsmve team in the new About the Two St. Louis Clubs, well. Umpiie Clarke determined that Batchelnr AIIHOII'S who o>uid i>;av here wue:i the Leagueri 25 (Vaban, Buff.lo...... 11 38 22 7 .894 too Gossip. THE OFFICIAL AVERAGES. 20 Oldfleld, 03., Tor...... 60 221 79 86 .893 CLEVELAND, Nov. 5. Editor SPORTIMO LIFE: shouldn't fail to favorably impress "the Cleveland di­ 27 Williams, Bing., Scran.. 20 89 32 16 ,88:i Perhaps the minor leagues provide cruising rector" through any fault of his, and, to use Boll's CHICAGO, Nov. 3. Editor SPORTIXG LIFE: Wlnvt the International Clubs and Players 28 llHllman, Wilkesbarre... 28 89 34 18 .877 grounds for the privateer* of the two big asso- language, "he yave Batchelor everything. Kvt-ry ball The fun has commenced, my dear SPORTING 29 -Humphries, Rochester.... 18 61 32 14 .871 that we could see was a strike, and we didn't get a hit with a dash of spice IWADWICK'S CHAT. Have Accomplished During the Season tiona. I say perhaps, because I have doubts. Then I tried to reverse my ay-stem LIFE, and has commenced 30 Uuinn.liiLubamton...... 30 92 42 22 .859 for live in:iin^s. that will *et things to howling before many Just Past. 31 Kitzsimmons, Wilkesb'e. 12 46 11 11 .838 Some of the privateers are much defaced when and explain the joke. But CUrke wouldn't have it, in it A Lecture on "Drunkenness in the Ranks*' Appended are the official individual batting 32 Cody, \V"ilko»barre ...... 10 35 8 9 .827 they finish their forays and oco of these days and we were 'murdered.' Caltahau goes on no more more moons have risen or suns' have set. trips with us." last — lie form at League and Association »nd fielding records for the entire championship 33 Farmer, Oawego...... 12 34 12 11 .807 you'll hear of one of 'em suffering the fate of the Quite unexpectedly I met Al iSpalding DiMHiiiulofl— The Law Against and Al surprised Haml* season of 1887 of the International League PUcheri. averagemonkey inhis wildeststate. The monkey, THB LIMIT Off CLUB CONTRACTS. Sunday while out for a stroll, Drunkenness a Mere Dead Letter Under 34 7 193 .985 of men players, as compiled lor TDK SPORTING LIFE by 1 Titcomb.J. City...... in his anxiety to get the $ugar out of a cocoanut There must be §ome limit on the number me with a startler. We had been chatting in a - Wliat President 2 Uatey, J. City...... 11 * 79 .976 under contract to one club at one timp, aud the Asso­ and kin-- Club vaministratlon Secretary C. L>. White. It will be seen that shell, imprisons hid hands and is captured. The general way about the Brotherhood Huluert Said Seven Years Ago His Word* 3 Henry, Newark. Scran.. 13 8 71 .975 ciation hid better make a move before an evil kicks of the Whites they differ radically from the figures heretofore 4 Stovey, Newark!...... 48 20 218 .974 base bail privateer will not be captured, Swaoiped them into making it. Aatht) rules are constituted to­ dred subjects when the preaident of Wisdom.' And he deserves to asked: publi-hed: 6 Parsons, Rochester...__ 23 11 94 .972 will express his condition. day a club can hold fifty or more men nuder contract NEW YOKK, Nov. 3. Editor SPORTING LIFE: 6 Murphy, Syracuse...... 27 21 99 .960 last five or fix. years the leaders in corner the market. Of course such work would bo "Would it surprise you to learn that one or . CLUB BATTING AVERAGES. be. For the and N »w tbat tlie legislators of the League and 7 Fanning, Buffalo...... 60 9 204 .964 the base ball world have been wolves of the first stopped, unless tho scheme waso[>«rated in the same more members of the Brotherhood have signed Bank. Games. A.B R. B.H. S.B. P.C't .953 American Association are toon to mctt inanmial 4,232 840 1,465 431 .346 Wai»h, Buffalo...... 87 10 196 mild way that one or two clubs operated it last spring. contracts for next season?" 1 Si racnse...... 109 124 .958 degree. And they are improving their wolfish lawa 3,!h!4 676 1,340 448 .343 Hisgins, Syracuse...... 29 12 Ot cour-e it ia right that hustling cluba should get convention to revise their constitutional 2 Ilafflilion...... 100 Scranton.... 24 11 167 .957 teeth and tactics as they go along. The minor "The old form of contract nothing eliminated .337 Obeilander, what they earn in the way of securing' playing mate­ anil thoir playing rules and regulations, it ap­ Turimlo...... 104 4,101 833 1,384 414 10 Havs, Oswi-go, Roch...... 30 7 105 .957 leagues have been treated as hungry wolves servo in get­ nothing changed?" I questioned. 4,130 830 1,382 229 3X rial, but enough is plenty and a club favored pears to tno to t>e a most opportune time to ask « Buffalo...... 106 Hiuihes, Newark...... 42 13 226 .956 ting men by geographical position ehould be re- "Exactly the same form of contract which S Rochester...... 99 4,004 676 1,315 265 .328 lambs and all the time we have been hugging the'ii whiir they are goin^ to do about getting 12 Crane. Toronto...... 47 11 227 .956 the sweet reflection to our thick breasts and say­ strained in 6<>me way from grabbing all within they signed last year,'* was the repiy. e Utica...... 51 2,076 316 677 126 .326 Sheppard, Toronto...... 28 10 120 .966 its reach. This h no selfish kick. Cleveland rid ot" that gross evil now connected with pro- 7 Jersey City...... 99 3,905 701 1,269 498 .325 is a picnic. We're getting good "Nothing would surprise mo more, and there 15 Horner, Hamilton...... 26 6 112 .955 ing "This hasn't Buffered 8O far this fall by the practice. But it fWionn! bal! playing drunkeune.-s in tbe ranks? 8 Newark...... 104 3,811 611 1,170 456 .307 24 142 .949 value for nothing!" Specious delusion. Every­ And if are a hundred thousand others upon whom it 3,128 540 952 179 .304 16 Baker, Tor., Roch...... did suffer last spring, and may do so again. Don't you think, g> ntlcmen of the League and 9 Hinghaiuton...... 77 Scianton...... 11 31 .946 ihe player would have the sanio effect," I answered. "Who .302 17 Backer, 4 thing that Association and League clubs have we were pinched, others will be. Certainly 10 Oawivo...... 25 1,128 154 341 73 21 15 89 .945 a club that has American duta. that tbe period has arrived 195 .291 18 Brill. Wilkesharre...... stolen from the minor leagues, since the "young does himself no good by going to are the meu?" n Scraiilon...... 64 2,733 394 795 Hamilton...... 39 27 88 .913 men under contract, and must when it become-* nece^ary to take the power to 1,807 245 515 124 .285 19 Wood, rush has been on, has cost dearly. The eighteen or twenty "'Uiliiausson and Flint have both signed con­ 12 Wilkesbarre...... 49 nrt f Bakelev, Rjchester..._ 41 20 160 .942 blood" have luck aa well as skill to "cutrti on." Let th« As­ punish drunken players out of the hands of in. money hasn't gone into the right hands. In­ tract* with tho Clilcugo Olub for tho sta^ou of 18>8. CLUB FIELDING AVERAGES. "'t Hofford, Utica...... 19 21 65 .942 sociation at ita next meeting limit the number of I do not wish to make it known, however, until their dividual ciub- an I make the law regulating it a Bank. Games. P.<_>. A. E. P.C't. 22 Gleason, Scranton.,...... 12 6 72 .930 stead of tlie clubs, who nurtured the young plajers to be contracted with by one club at one timo letters of resignation nave beeu forwarded to the eon-*titution.il enactment? The working of tho , / Uaruilton...... 100 2.619 1,486 305 .930 9o (Shaw, Jersey City...... 38 20 188 .937 to sixteen, or even less. There ara no itsorve team-* player, getting part of the profits that come with Brotherhood." rules providing penalties for indulgence ia 1 1 BuRalo...... 1115 2,482 1,606 340 .930 - t Ely, Binghamton...... 10 2 43 .937 his advancement, the player has generally got it to be made up in these daya of ours. The reservw In some way the fiict that Flint had efxned leaked S Newark...... 104 2,846 1,521 336 .929 26 Pendergrass, Utica...... 16 1 57 .935 craze beat d >wn the old rule. Restore it. T H s ou< yesterday, and Mr. Spnldiug hearing of it, at once drunken habit* by players which are now ia I Jnr»ey Cily.... ,...... _ 89 2,S5S 1.661 814 .82) 40 14 128 .928 all and a precedent has been built up, which is LIFE plan give* a remedy that u infallible 26 IJuudou, Syracuse...... knocking the life nuaijcial profit out of (he game. SPORTING gave the nialter to rtiu Chicago paj.trc, which pu(<- exi-tt^nee has been almost a complete failure as a * Toronto...... V4 2630 1,574 375 .918 27 Jacobs, Bing., Scran...... 25 9 91 .927 for thid evil. lislied It in full this {"Wedaf&diij )m-ruing, aiul if any­ general toin^ in both organizations, from the ...... 109 2865 1,712 435 .911 33 132 .926 The playors of the minor leagues who attract atteu- 6 Syracuse...... Jones, Hamilton...... 6 tion use the minor league clubs as bidders up against LITTLE PIECES OF NEWS AND GOSSIP. one has enfertained any ideA thtit the general public fact that offences of this kin.l have been too 0 Hychrtter...... 99 2,613 1,445 431 .904 Ciothe», Syr., Ham...... 19 16 84 .926 is unfamiliar with the existcncj of HIM Brotherhood, 330 .603 those of the higher class, and when clubs go to auction Work on the field at Association Park ia potng frequently ct>mli>n«d by ca.rs. One reMiit of this mistaken leniency has 10-Utica...... 51 1,361 796 277 .8S« -,, f Madigan, Biughamton... 20 7 72 .868 until spring. is the princi[)ul theme of comment aud discus-i .n. All l>een to bring the taw punishing drunken play- 156 .876 ha* come when base ball must be reduced to some- be cut U—Oawego...... 25 721 379 \ Eeardon, Utica, gcran... 11 4 29 .8(53 We can now figure on And so Mr, M til ford thinks that I break loo^ every eeem* d to bu nwnre of the fact tlwt the Brutherho»se!hrr," American club cities for 18S8 should be: "Drio* foxinetg has gained m volume, aud it isn't for Brother- 10 Bi.taiiuin, Syr..... 99 304 75 121 61 .308 10 Householder, Wilkesb'e.. 48 472 8 15 .964 of the game. right. The Athletic Club needed some new blood, and has been Johnny Waru'swatchwurd since the the drunkard* "tit." It will not be inappro­ ,, (lleurv, Now., Sc. 27 221 47 78 38 .394 11 McGniik, Scranton...... 38 384 13 14 .961 from all accounts it ia good blood that has been in­ hoi'd first showed ita h;xnd to tho League, "and we sli.»ll THE PERSONAL CONTRACT GHOST STALKS. be powerful enough to cornel tba League to c ni' edn priate IM giv- no o\ tract from Present Uulberl's ad- t Wood, Hampton... 39 269 41 96 22 .394 12 Latham, Utica...... 44 379 9 16 .960 What figures can one make on the careful work In fused into it. di'er-B to tin- ula\er3 uf l.caguo clu'o, which he issued 13 Fuel, J. City...... 93 415 85 163 85 .393 13 Brady, Jersey City...... 20 159 4 8 .958 There i3 Hub donbt but that Henry Simons will go what we demand." This early, and in all probability .948 base ball, when, after the personal contract episode of wholly unexpected, defection frvm the ranks of the in 188*1. H b^ars :ia «tr»ni;ly on tliy subject it touches 14 I.ehaue, Uuttalo.... 103 452 110 177 16 .392 14 Lynch, Svrarnso...... 82 875 27 48 the spring of 1887, with Barnie and Day as stars, In­ to tho Syracuse Club next season. He would not ac­ upon now as it di.l KHV-II yeans ago, I regret to say, ../Kenucn, " . 95 422 83 165 24 .391 15 Bieinahau, Scnniton...... 15 148 2 9. 943 cept Cleveland's offer and is not reserved, notwith- Brotherhood by members of a club up,m which the eyti- dianapolis howls and lalke of law over Foster and of base ball lovers everywhere have rested since th-* lit TH ia rditt jwrt <.f ;h - address which refers to drtmk- IStrief, Syracuse.... 30 156 S9 61 8 .391 Second Basertfen. CUrke? There ia no doubt about New York's rijtht to Btinding that his name is on the list. ennrss and disit-putaUle cunJuct. The president 17 Burke, Sciantun... 39 265 61 103 41 .388 1 McLaushlin, Newark...... 100 297 331 37 .944 What has become of Ed Seward? He has b?en ex­ first "Big Four Deal," un record wits consummated, is Foster or Chicago's to Clarke. My dear frieud Mutrie therefore v«ry apt to cai:se dismay, if not s -uie little 18 McUu^hlln.N'k. 100 381 62 120 40 .381 2 Collins, Haniilt.in...... 58 194 190 28 .932 his Jimlets ''got tbftr" io a shady way, but he "got pected home for soma days, but hadn't turned up yet. ,9 fSuwden, J. City... 95 432 85 161 31 .37.3 3 Ely, Binstliamton...... 44 113 141 21 .924 Joe Ardner has signed a Kan&aa City contract and coufuaiou iu the c*mp of the rtformers. The action of HCTI, BERT'S WISE RE 54 11 thar*' good and strong, financially and otherwise. Flint aud Williamsou will undoubtedly cause them to "In riew of the vsuions new au,l Important featurei *"\ Kennedy, Rooh r. 91 403 79 151 12 .376 4 Woo-1, Hamilton...... 27 84 .926 And Charley Morton tells me that Chicago has a clear declares that the pennant will fluat over him again »1 Uriffln, U., Buff... 94 433 98 162 12 .374 -/Henale, Utica...... 51 206 190 35 .919 next season. bo the objects of much patriotic indignation among introduced hit* I.t-a;-iie l«idsUti"n, torching the rela­ .919 title to CUrke, and that if Anaon haiu't bagge-t the p'ayers who are just now petmiitiug tueir entluidw-'m tion -f j.iUiy«!B ! > th«*ir clubs, it ae 'His eminently wise 82 Jacoby, Syracuse.. 96 510 114 189 35 .371 " O'Brien, Wilkesbarre...... 44 142 140 16 young pitcher he would have stayed in Des Moines. Charley Morton la home and will winter at Akron. Kuowlts, R»ch_.. 87 440 85 163 54 .370 ,/Hiland, Jersey City...... 41 89 81 12 .912 He came in upon me Tuesday and we hal a long chat. to get the better of their judgment. Ward, Pfetfer, aii-i pru;i. r th;it ..i cta*cm«Mit be male concerning the Jones, Si-rant m... 27 127 24 47 24 .370 7 tllcC.ibe, " " ...... 44 108 138 14 ,912 "BUG*' HALLIDAY AND ST. LOCIS. Charley thinks that he has a winner for 1888 Burdock, Irwin, O'Kourke and otliers, who have for intui.tio ; ami *-ff«ct of ib^ alterations and amendim-utB Muriisou, tlam..... 15 65 10 24 3 .369 9-Grant, Buffalo...... 105 366 395 74 .911 But St. Louia will not, if base ball law ia equable F. H. BBUMILL. some time- past had the boe of newspaper notorietv iii q iiea: ion, in o' ii^r that there aim It be a distinct un-* Hougle, Utica...... 61 236 46 87 23 .369 10 Bittman, Syracuse...... 99 363 365 70 .910 and we're here to see tha* it is get Halliday. Charley br.zzing in their bonnets will iu all probability rush dt-rn: tinting ltg t» th*- ruhta, rosp, nubilities nnd dutieg can see no denounce tht- two Chuajjo platers as of b"tli ;,l.iji.»r- tuid cm s. The piirp<*o actuating the Kappell, Biug, B.. 63 277 63 102 26 .363 11 Sirnmons, Scranton...... 37 121 112 24 .907 Morton explains the case clearly, aud I WHITE AND BROWN. ioto print and «7 Hoover, Wilkes'e. 46 220 65 81 28 .368 12 Knowles, R-xihester...... 87 258 291 67 .900 flaw in D^a Moines' title to the man. When Topeki tiaitorsund turuco^to, but let me teli readeisof THE member* of th- Ij-agnt- in thus drawing more tightly .905 to finish the season. LIFE that if they commence that kind of the rt-iiw of discipline ha* l>-eu simply and solely the 89 Grant, Buffalo...... 105 459 81 163 40 .366 13 Jltildeon, Jersey City...... 12 30 27 6 quit, HalHday went to Des Moinea The Chicago ana St. L,ouis Clubs Playing SPORTING ~, /S'Uioi,, Svr.icuse... 1U9 490 106 179 74 .366 14 Fowler, Binghamton...... 32 92 91 26 .901 October 14 St. Louis, who had been coquetting witb work with Flint aud WilUaixuon tlmy will U^vo thc-ir carry ing i m, in letter and spirit, ot" the clause in the "iMansell/ilam...... 100 457 109 167 74 .365 15 Kcarns, Toronto...... 104 284 307 74 .889 him, received and accepted his terms. Morion wa-5 Ball in the South. hands full before auuther two mouths have pa*ed. League iJ"iistitnti"U wherein it is declared that the ob* 12 McGloue, Roch.... S5 375 61 136 63 .363 16 Crane, ScrantoD...... 21 38 53 14 .867 "on," and wanted the man hard enough to;6tay "on." The St. Louis and Chicago California combi­ I believe that there are many mure viluytrd who are jecm of the Le^ii'' »r*\ aatotiic other things, 'to pro­ -of Alberts, Toronto 103 604 111 182 60 .361 Third Baiaucm. He "unfixed" St. Louia' pins and Oct. 20 signed "The to be members of tlie Brotherhood to-d*y who would gave tect an i proHinte thf mutiwlintereats of pr >fe#rioual nations played the first game of the series i.lajers.* K \ Coogau, Newark.. 100 448 66 162 31 .361 1 Mnldoon, Jerwy City..... 28 S3 64 T .929 Bug" Holiday's euphonious title-^to a Des Moinea to going to "Frisco, much to throw off thtr yoke which Johnny \Va:d'r bace ball ciulH & .«' pr-f ssional base bail .926 contract. On the same day St. LonU wired H'tlliday played in the South previous policy has placed about their necks, and riigo coutracfs That iiieani<-iid"dcoclie*ter.. 63 317 67 114 29 .360 2 Collins, Hamilton...... 11 18 32 4 game also brought ..J Murphy, Syracuse 27 156 23 66 16 .369 3 1'ettitt, Wilktrsbarre...... 16 25 43 8 .895 aud re-accepted the term? given by him before Oct. at St. Louis, Get. 30. This with their clubs for another year, but they h*ve not in the lint* of this olj-ct, will indisputably appear i lluston, J. City.... 17 103 17 87 4 .359 4 Ri-idy, Buffalo...... 86 110 166 87 .882 20. Mortou has copies of all the telegrams exchanged the season in the Mound City to a close. The had the heart or moral courage t> aay so. I paw a dia- after a c ireful smv«-yoftho situation m its altered 88 Harr, Syracuse.... 89 617 131 185 83 .358 5 Battin, Syracuse...... 51 72 150 32 .874 and I can't see any gap in his owe. Certainly St. temperature was nearly down to the freezing pati h this morning to the effect that "one of the pro­ napects. l"h eilect of the new penalties and system 8 l.jnch, Syracuse... 82 388 80 147 31 .357 ., f MtGlone, Rochester...... 85 137 161 49 .859 Louis had no right to negotiate with the man betore point, but the attendance was, nevertheless, very minent plajers of the New York team of this yt-ar bad of disci [p!inr. prescribed by t'.ie Lc igup, will be, prima­ .859 date couldn't bind signed a contract with the club for the seasoo of 1888, rily, ti» h'*'ld t-i n at ne'er accountability th'in hereto­ «0 BsarJ, " .. 103 477 90 170 36 .356 0 (.Rickloy, Toronto...... 49 68 89 24 Oct. 20, and terms given before that good, fully 2,000 persona passing through the 41 Oberlander.O., Sc. 43 169 28 60 6 .355 8 Raiuey", Hamilton...... 70 83 157 40 .857 him afterwards. but had rtquested that the fact be not promulgated at fore that claO8l- «» West, Bing...... 64 254 48 88 4 .346 16 Burko. Scranton...... 17 28 34 14 .821 pledged the Western League that none of the St. Louis quent, aud some of the fumbles would have disgraced ooDie known. It n,t* remained for Ni-d Willi »»! »: wi h the pe -n:,a< lib-rtv «0 Hamburg, Buff.... 96 437 87 151 35 .345 17 Say, Utica...... 60 77 119 44 .817 team in its race shall be transferred to the Brown*, an amateur. With the bases full In the fourth inning, and Frank Flint to take the initiative, and it wa^ a ti«m "f foolish SIM 1 impracticable restricti-.-m uj>on his »1 FleischuiHn. Unca 26 122 20 42 6 .344 18 Gilks, Binghamton...... 60 72 87 45 .781 Lyons made a scratch hit to right, two runs resulting, bold s:en for them to take. But I think they need coMilict wh>l" ff tti*- bil! field, further than to re- and that the Western team shall not be used as a ! » disgrace Mi club and hia avo- 82 Hilan.l, J. City...... 78 348 78 119 67 .342 19 McOormick, Toronto...... 29 43 46 25 .780 "feeder" for the Browns. That's all right, for the and Boyle sent a grounder to left, which Sullivan have no fear. Thej will not long stand al.me. It quirt- that h*1 -ball n-'t .-(Fields, Newark... 96 413 84 141 37 .341 20 Weir, Hamilton...... 17 28 44 21 .774 Western League. But certainly the Association must failed to get, and two m^re runs were added. Score: my firm belief Uiat others will follow them, and that ca,ti>>n by ^cunUlous and dhr-put iMe practices. A 1X3 IMulJoon, J. City- 44 170 26 68 9 .341 21 Harr, Syracuse...... 14 17 33 15 .769 8T. LOUIS. AB.K.B. P. A. El CHICAGO. AR.R.B. P. A.F, quickly. If not, then I snail admit that the ort^aniz i- playprV h.-ibi^ an i d.-p-Ttmen! whna not before the insist ''iat the Browna shall n->t be used as a ''feeder* it 66 Say, Utic.1...... 50 227 40 77 11 .339 22 Gtay, Syr., Buff...... 31 34 82 1& .754 for the Western team, and th-M-* must he no "razzle Latham, 3b.. 53303 3 Carroll, c...... 502 I 00 tion ot" bft!l players is stronger than I evur thought pub' ic in his professional capacity aro mat ten *6 Phillips, Ham...... 100 420 60 141 45 .336 Slwrt Stops. dazzle" transfer of men from the Bro\vi;s to the Loftus O'Neil, If..... 5 0010 0 Ryan, p...... 501 1 22 could p >9-*ibly b", while I ahaU at tho same time- mar- whi :h hiniJ-'lf al-xie can regulate by tha ., Decker, Tor...... 99 450 88 151 31 .335 1 PWlips, Hamilton...... 99 124 370 49 .910 toaoa. The regular foim of rel6i«<» ma-it be gone Cotuiskey.lh 5 2 1 9 1 OlPf'eftVr, 2b... 4 1 0 430 Tel at Johnny Ward's personal influence over hid fol­ IK- 'it of hid interent" and bis conbcieuce. 01 Knight, Ham...... 100 442 86 148 41 .335 2 Lang. Jersey City...... 99 261 373 67 .904 through in each case. Some of the men to be trans­ Caruilurs, rf5 3 3 2 0 OiWilliam'u.sj 4 1 1 2 io Wol'fl. Erery btilJ pl-iyer if competent to fee for Himself that Galligan, Buflalo_ 63 291 43 97 10 .333 3 Esterdav, Buffalo...... 97 141 367 56 .900 Welch, cf.... 6 0 1 2 1 1 Bur -I...... 4120--- - A month or more a?o I talked with Williams >n vit^rnpernnce is a tico-fdged tirfird in the hauls of an ad- ferred may be of uaa to other Association clubs, and if his connection with the Bro­ ht Reidy, " .. 102 438 68 146 12 .333 4 Smith, Newark...... 104 156 853 64 .888 they are, we want a, whack at them. Yon der Ahe R .binson,2b. 411 1 31 Mu lane.lb.. 4 2 3 11 10 upon the subject of wrsitry culling one imy iu tlie loss of the money Buckley, Syr...... 60 198 35 66 6 .333 6 Fussclbach, Oswego...... It 22 49 11 .886 Lyons, ss..... 422 241 , If.. 4 0 0 1 02 therhood. Tue orgiutzitiou had b-^un to show its W>tt'4 in the gruiiji£(itif>n of Jiis appetite for liquor; cuf- played sharp on Cleveland over Devlin, when ho w*s the prospect* for a war be­ Hallmau.W'barre 38 147 19 49 10 .333 fl Suoupe, Scrauton...... 43 64 151 29 .874 secured for the Browns. Bojle.c...... 4 23931 Maskrev,rf.. 4 01301 teeth in earnest, and tiny the other way in the low o/ & aiding iu his profes­ B-^CarroU, I'tica...... 47 244 61 81 37 .332 7 Beard, Syracuse...... 103 160 390 76 .867 King, p...... 411 1 60 Dalrym'le.cf 4114 00 tween itself and the Leigue seemc 1 clearly defined, sion. Wh" doea not know that the ball players ia 64 Zimmec Roch..... 64 272 50 90 22 .331 8 Alberts, Toronto...... 103 108 352 72 .865 THE BATTLE OVER TOM o'BBIEK. Total*...... 4"i 14 162721 7 Total...... 38 61127 147 provided the players atood firmly J.y die policy Ward America rfoivin^ the «6 McCorMick, Tor... 96 406 «9 133 15 .328 9 Deasloy,0aweso...... 14 21 58 15 .841 We're laughing out this way over the Brooklyn- St. Louis...... 10062016 0 14 had outlined. services are thnv who am ocrupulijualy ( . mpt'iat.^TiSi 1 G'ey, S'.r., Duff... SI- 126 14 « 11 32* 10 -Vauor, Rochester...... 17 30 46 16 .326 New York episode about Thomas O'Brien. And with Chicago...... 000010005 6 "What will you do about it, Ned. In case the two well-KOvt»rnt'd iu thoir habitn? 1 h«re are pUy.is of 68 121 349 105 .824 onr amusement comes some astonishment, because Mr. organizations ccme to an open rupture, which will thf-other cla-s .»f a >ii^her ile^ree of skill, but \vh > are Gilks, Bin?...... 75 362 29 .325 H Tomney, Bing.. Scran.... 98 141 and Eirnedruns St. Louis 6, Chicago 1. Two-base hits Esterday, Buff...... 97 109 66 133 32 .325 12 Sales, Wilkesbarre...... 49 66 167 60 .817 Byrne haan't yet donned his fighting clothes Latham, Caruthers, Dalrymple. Three-base hit jou Btaud by?" handi-apped in the mutter cf c,ompeu-»ation and stand­ Sneppard, Tor...... 29 117 24 38 6 .325 13 Cline, Rochester...... 63 109 196 66 .785 gone at John Bee Day as in the pa«t. Mr. Day is Carroll. Home run Boyle. First on balls Latham, "I have not yet decided definitely iifnm jnst what ing by a reputath n for- objectionable habits. The 29 65 37 69 31 .774 elastic. He's felt Byrue'a lash before, and if I was in course I should pursue in that event," was the big plmers r«cei»'tuir rh" higliest salaries, by reason of Dundon, Syr...... 58 200 10 .325 14 Ualpin, Utica...... 21 of the Robinson, King, Williamson. Struck out By King Tl Straub.Bing, Scr... 93 421 68 135 12 .321 15 Hc-borling, Rochester.... 10 12 22 10 .773 his pl-tce I'd gtoer clear of it. But on the face 4. Hit by pitcher Pfeffer. Double plavs Mnllano, shurt Btop'd reply. *'I am under the impression, how­ tln-ir exemp'ary habiN-iMfl consequent greater uni- I Papers D.iy aeems to have the best of this new case. that I should not permit the BroilWhood to de­ uf ski) 1 and efficiency on the ball Bold, gain .752 ever, foriiii'y >o f Tomney, B. and S. 98 403 66 129 19 .320 16 1'leischluan, Utica...... 18 23 62 28 and Pfeffer. Wild pitches King 1, Ryan 6. Umpire I Cusey, Bing., N'k. 90 400 66 128 41 .320 FUlicn. Section 32 of the Constitution is as clear as a bell, McGiunis. prive uie of an opportunity to earn a living at my pro­ ano^h-r advanfaue, fin grtat value of which it is not T4 Oorcoian, J. City. 97 421 71 134 59 .318 1 Higgin?, Syracuse...... 13 20 1 0 1000 certainly if Tom O'Brien wasn't under contract he The two teams played their second game at Mem­ fession. I have a wife to take care of, and rather tlvan easy toos'imate. This is in respect to th*-ir reputation 2 1 .978 couldn't be reserved. And according to what is known let her suffer one minute for any comfort, or any and Ntandiiitf b--fiTe tbe whole wosld of base ball 75 McGuirk, Serin... 38 164 16 62 8 .317 2 Oberlander, Os., Scran.. 19 88 games phis, Oct. 31, before 1,200 people. There wa» little or f Whiluey, B. Scr... 13 57 6 18 6 .316 3 McCormick, Toronto...... 67 83 12 2 .977 ho never was under contract, and 22 of the 27 no coaching on either side, though Latham nred up at luxury for that matter, that I was able to give pntrom. A play*-r'i* repntatio'i ia not confined to any T6J Br,,wn. J.Cily..... 193 32 61 18 .316 4 O'Brien, J. City...... 10 20 1 1 .955 in which he played could, on application, be declared times and allowed himself to be heard. The fame was her, even though, to do so necessitate my on" city; it is w^-ll known and correctly gauged all I Conn.. is, Roch...... 424 64 134 15 .316 5 Brown, J. City...... 45 54 8 .954 forfeited to the oppmenta of the Mets. This would quickly played and there were no tedious waits. The foreswearing alk'giaucu to the Brotherhood, r ;hf coiiMtrv, und -*o' ri«ty and gentlem-iuly con­ fFaatz, Tor...... 99 433 96 138 47 .313 6 Stuart, Newark...... 37 88 8 6 .950 give Cleveland seventh place, a position that the fielding on both sides WAS sharp and effective, but uo I would cut off an arm. But even though I signed a duct utiiki' firm fiiends who will, s -mo day, be of n\ Irwin, Newark.... 102 431 79 135 104 .313 7 Lewis, Rochester...... 82 175 15 22 .941 Cleveland Club does not hanker after. And away out brilliant plays were made. The feature was Welch's c-utract to-morrow in spite of any edict i.f thn Brother­ value ami b-uu-fit t<« a pla-er al'd-r tie ins, voluntarily, 20 16 .930 this way wonder runs as to whoopeiatedthe Mets in this hood to the contrary, I do not think that t shuuld l-e or by reas','»i of som« disabling injury, retired per­ 1 Gleason. Scr...... 23 99 13 30 .313 . f Knight, Hamilton...... 100 195 word stop and throw of a hit from centre to the plate, cut­ 82 Bousehol.ler, Ufa 12 48 4 15 0 .312 ° 1 Hamburg, Buffalo...... 96 154 20 IS .930 kind of way. Certainly we have Mr. Caylor'a ting off Maskrey. The ball dropped jquarely into breaking faith with it. When f joined tho organiza­ manently fr.»m base tiall. Inat tnoa uf the value «nd 16 17 36 2 3 .927 that ho didn't baeO'Brien. Can Mr. Watrous in his made tion I dideo under tbe iuipre^ioti that it was u kind of a'!vantage to a pl.»yer of friendsh-p and go-Kl Will thus fQuinn, Bing...... 30 119 37 8 .311 10 Mcitie, Wilkesbarre..... the error? Certainly it Bushong's haudt and was one of the finttt ever I certainly fflj Bionthes.O.,C.,W 63 296 37 92 6 .311 11 Simon, Syracuse...... 109 246 19 19 .926 retirement tax his soul with on the local or any other grounds. Ri binson's work benefit or good-fellowstiip arrangement. acquired could b-* mul'iplied in-ierinitdy. There can 12 11 .918 sermsh.ird to Iijse a valuable mrin. O'Brien coit the did not understand that I wad p!eJgiii£ myselt to an he no two opi irons <>n the nu'j-'ct of tho imp trtnnco to I Collins, Uam...... 69 296 64 92 61 .311 12 Galligun, Buffalo...... 63 111 New York papers at short was excellent, and Bushong's catching aud M /Ricklev, Tor...... 49 222 42 69 18 .310 13 Jacoby, Syracuse...... 96 165 17 17 .915 Mets 5600, ai I understand it. The throwing was superb. The batting on both sides was order which intended making war upon the club that pluyors of naininK f->r thfttnwlvea such a reputation aa Kuch...... 81 368 22 .310 14 Remsen, Buffalo...... 95 180 21 19 .914 claim, I see, that Jimmte Knowlea, Kinslow and Cross very weak and the hits scattering. Score: has given me employment for BO ua.iuy yeara. When will not dnly yi«ld them pr-^pnt profit, hut will inwure I Vlsner'. 69 114 are in the.-*arn« fix. Knowlea will not jump, and if asked by reporters or anybody else if my relations wiih them th« rp«i>ect and a-tod will of the great public by M Annis, Newark.... 98 4:!4 78 134 79 .309 ,. f Ely, Biughamton...... 28 61 8 6 .913 BT.LOUI8. AB.R.B. P. A.El CHICAGO. AB.B.B. P. A.E 8 2 .913 the other two do, the Association can stand it. Selah! the Chicago Club were pU-uaaut I have invariably re­ which tho came of hnec- ball is supporto'l, and thus put jo/Traffley Tor...... 45 190 34 68 31 .307 1 IZell, Buffalo...... 10 13 Latham,3b... 4 1 1 0 1 OJCarroll.c...... 5 0 2 202 ball w \Dfrby, Newark.... 27 114 17 35 6 .307 17 SUttery, Toronto...... 100 201 11 21 .909 Doesn't this little sensation add to my argument McPhee, 2b.. 4 1132 I'Rvan.lb...... 4 1 2 11 21 plied in tho affirmative. I would rather play them in the way of future bnfn-fits and advantages, M Oilman, T..r...... 54 233 43 68 84 .306 18 Mansell, H-imilton...... 100 191 17 21 .908 ajrftinst the general slip-shod way in which the biae O'Neil!, if..... 4 0 2 0 0 OjPfeffer, 2b.... 4 0 0 331 under Captain Anson'd captaincy than, that of any '.vhich the hr lliant but unreliable player can never M f Horner, Ham...... 35 138 20 42 14 .304 19 Householder, Dtlca...... 12 28 0 3 .903 ball business is done? I think so. Oomi*ey,lb 40090 1 Will'msoiijs 401 1 20 othertoam captain in the country. Preaid^nt Spald- hope to roaliz-." 17 13 .901 CLEVELAND STILL LACKS TWO MEY. Ing has beeu uniformly kind and consider ate, SKEDFUTi. " 1 Crossley, .-cr...... 47 181 30 65 13 .304 20 Hoover, Wilkesbarre...... 45 101 Caruthers p. 3 0 0 0 1 OlBuroB, 3b..... 4 0 1 130 boon IMPERATIVKLY «4-Du,<,lale, B, Buff. 44 182 25 65 5 .302 21 Sowders, Jersey City...... 95 190 11 23 .897 The Cleveland Club isn't full yet. It still wants Foutz.rf...... 3 0 1 2 0 0 Mullane.p... 4 0 1 Oil aud haa only been nrua when ho has Verily these arc- "words of wisdom and eoberness" 3 .300 32 19 .896 two men that it did. They are a pitcher of 4 0 0 400 Justified ia beina: ao. I will toll you how the and profit 0'R',nrke, Buff.... 12 47 4 14 22—Wrij-ht, Hamilton...... 100 143 the same Welch, cf..... 3 0 0 1 2 IjDalrym'e. cf If it comes to a question of which tho players would d<> well to heed Reams, Tor...... 104 424 68 127 .300. 23—Casey, Bing, Newark.... 90 145 17 19 .895 approved ability and a general playing outfielder. Robinson,!?. 3 1 1 1 4 l&illivaa, If... 4 1 0 201 thing stands, Palmer. by. It is a sud commt-ntary on club management aud Oswego... 21 109 4 .300 21 12 .804 The latter is in eight, but the pitcher, oh, the pitcher! 1 11 1 1 Maskrey, rf.. 4 0 2 000 patriotism and bread and butter I will s:ick to th-j 'hat in 1SS7, 'even yearn after Mr. D«asl»y, 16 30 24—Carroll, Utica...... 47 90 Bushong, c... 3 0 bread and butter end of it every time. That in tho Le.iiru« legislation Snle-.Wilkesbarre. 51 207 35 62 14 .299 25—Kelly, Wilkesbarre...... 48 66 17 10 .892 And how many otiior clubs want the same sort of a Total...... 81 "31 2711 61 Total...... 37 2 9 2"4 U6 HnlbrTt giiTO tbe League playeiN such wholesome ad­ 11 19 .889 way I feel about it now, and I do not thiuk that I Hushes, Newark.. 48 154 12 46 4 .299 26—Lyons, Os., Binshamton. 51 109 man? And how many other cluba ara not getting St. Louis...... 21000000 i 3 between now and vice, that but little iniprovem-ut has beon shown ia Ut..Buff 40 168 5 .297 151 40 25 .884 with Jim Conway, of last season's shall have cause to change nay views of drunkenness from the ranks. 100! SUi-inKli, 17 40 27—Marr, Syracuse...... 89 him? Our deal Chicago...... 00000001 1 2 tlie time for action." eliminating the evil . . f Stuart. Newark... 44 189 28 66 10 .296 28—Hasney, Scranton...... 34 48 .880 T"opckas, didn't go through, Jim is an honorable Earned, runs St. Louis 1. Struck out By Ca­ Drinking habits unions, professional ball players have .296 20 19 .879 I saw President Spalding this morning. "Well," 101 1 Wdr, Ham...... 17 71 11 21 14 f Gilman, Toronto...... 54 117 fellow, had promised to go to Kansas City, and after ruthers 6, by Muliane 1. Passed balls Buehong 1, a not only provM to b" d^atrnctivo to the mvrale of Hyr...... 164 28 .294 Bing., Buffalo... 44 46 8 7 .879 giving that club a chance to free him which wasn't said f, "tins aigoing of Brotho-rhood members by every club team in whi:h it has existed, but it is a 103—Higxl,ia, 41 "• „ 48 a \ Knppel, Carroll 2. Two-base hits Burns, Mullane. Three- League club looks something like a sign of war, doe* 23 99 11 29 2 .293 31 Lavin, Oswego, Scran..... 37 64 8 10 .878 accepted kept it. Jimmie Manning run up against base hit Maskrey. Double plays Burns, Ryau; powerful barrier to the financial (iucceas of every club 22 .289 8 .877 When Jimmie Wi Ilia ma went it not?" nfrfrseKSon, up to the close 106 / l.y"ns, Oa., Bins. 68 62 77 32 Crane, Toronto...... 35 60 T us in another corner. Welch, Bushong; Robinson, McPhee, ComUkey. "No," was the reply, "there will be no w.ir HO far as wb-c'i tnI*-'rates it. Season 1 fhuupe.Scranton 43 180 27 52 28 .289 33 CroB-ky. Scrauton...... 10 11 2 .875 after Park Sellwartzcll, of th» year's Lincolns, who Stolen bases St. Louis 2, Chicago 5. of ilmt ot 1887, huve chih* been financially bankrupted 60 4 .288 30 .865 Ind., Manning had "got thar," too. the League is concerned. League clubs will sign their failure of their teams to acc-im- 107 Biikfly, Koch ...... 46 173 21 34 Grifflu, Ut., Buff...... 94 182 lives at Dublin, On Nov. 1 the two clubs played at Nashville, Tenn., players as fast aa they can. If Brotherhood mamben-i solely throush the ,. , f McC«be, J. City.. 44 199 26 57 13 .286 35 West, Binghamton...... 54 90 i 16 .864 I hope the men will succed even if we didn't get them. and Chicago won by 15 to 10. The game was poorly ^h successful ft"Id work owing to the presence of 10 2 .286 26 .861 Pete Wood isn't off, but the chances of refuse to sign our contract* we shall look for players in their team. As I said be­ lm tVinu.-, Oswego.. 10 35 3 36 Annis, Newark...... 98 153 The deal with played and no score was kept. On the 2j a game v. as who are not Brotherhood members. We propose to one or mnro ilnm^ar-ls 110 Muii,hy, J. I'ity... 197 21 66 19 .284 37 Connors. Roclusttr...... 99 205 16 36 .860 Pete playing in the Cleveland white and blue are played at Atlanta, Ga., before a large audience. The fore, in an articl^ I wrote ..n the subject hi 1884, when 28 55 17 .282 6 11 .853 Influence will probably keep him in enter the field next season with eii^ht well-manned th« plavers hud reached ita cli m f Mcorr, llaru...... 51 195 38 Visner, Rochester...... 41 58 small. Home game, as a whole, didn't amount to much . St. Louis cluba, exactly as we did at the commencement of tb.3 dninkenne-"* am n< 111 1 M..rri*)n, Roch. 67 312 47 89 8 .282 39 Brouthers, Utica, Wil.... 63 126 16 25 .850 Hamilton again. Meanwhile all hope hasn't gone led for four innings, but in the fourth and fifth King max: ''Experience cliinlv points -mt the fact that T .281 22 33 .839 at any time to hear from me to season just past, and we do not propose to *moukev' for this ovil, and that is total 113 Sohriver, Scr...... 66 263 30 . fCoogan, Newark...... 100 150 and you may expect tossed tho balls over the plate, giving the game to the witli any ball playora who may ou leaver to prevent tlu-re is but , 2b.. 5 2 4 131 ex­ as Jim D'-vliii, \l Nichola, Orar«r, and otliers were 120 7 .269 7 14 .797 "Do you anticipate that Pfeffer will follow the pro- \CiiuIz, Newark... 22 78 14 21 17 t Henry, Newark, Scran.... 27 48 opinion that a base on balla affocta the game more than Pfetfer, 2b... 5231 5 0 O'Neil, If..... 510 1 00 ample of Flint and Williamson? 1' for tlieir proved diatmuosly. Until tbis is done 122 Prady, J. City...... 20 90 22 24 13 .267 40 Oattrhont, Scrantou...... 33 37 7 12 .786 a base hit. And he la right. Thera is only one con­ Wiliiam'n,ss 5 1 0 122 Oomiskey.lb 4 1 1 11 00 has been referred fe-Moual chibi will nevor be free from tho trouble 20 .266 4 12 .782 "I anti -ipate nothing. Mr. Pfeffer them. Honesty in professional 123 Kellv, Wilke^a'e. 50 2!2 36 59 50 Hiland, J. City...... 37 39 tingency in which a phantom does not rattle or at least Burns,3b...... 502 0 3 0 Caru;hers,rf4 21201 by the Chicago Club for tho season of 1833, and will be lrunk«n players cause 124 Walker, Newark.. 69 254 44 67 36 .263 51 Hnaton, J. City...... 17 26 3 10 .744 annoy a pitcher. That is when he gives it on purpose, Uullane. p... 5 0 1 0 2 0 Welch, cf..... 400 0 00 the Chicago ball playing has been given n premium, and no man .261 .722 given an opportunity to play ball wish of character can find em­ 125 Cox, TJt., Scran.... 11 46 4 11 6 52 Oldfleld, Tor., Oswego.... 15 27 and they are BO easy to give that but little purpose is Dalrym'e.'cf. 5132 0 0 Robinson,s3.. 411 1 30 team next season at a fair and reasonable salary. It of quest!onable integrity 126 Meakin, Scran...... 14 64 9. 14 7 .259 PITCHERS' RECOED. needed. Certainly it anuoya and unbalances the team Sullivan, If.. 524 0 0 Boyle, c...... 401 1 02 or uot he will ployment *D any professional clnb that is controlled 87 .257 niwredts with Pfeffar aa to whether Let temperance also be placed on 127 Lant'.J.Ci'.y.....:.. 09 401 84 103 behind the pitcher and leaves the batsmen fresh for a Maskrey, rf. 5 1_ 2 1 01 King, p...... 401 0 30 improve the opportunity." by honorable mon. 128 Sto-ey, Newark... 54 208 25 33 16 .266 , pu the pr-mium list by refusing to (mploy any player ia baee-rur.ninjr effort. Little Nicol's opinion la borne out Total...... 47 122018 125 Total...... 39912 18 11 6 HERE AND TBEHE. J29 Williams,B.,Scran 28 114 19 29 6 .254 fli by nay remembrance of the statistics of the games I Chlcagi...... 2 0056 0 12 the habit of drinkine liq-ior. It is us-K-ss to point out Hamilton.. 42 159 13 .252 "Mugwump" Beems aa confident of capturing Clark- to players of drinking habits the folly of the evil 130 Jones, 17 40 have pcored this season. Of course the Cleveland St. Louis...... 5 30001 9 eon for next season aa the average briudte bull-pup 131 Shaw, J. City...... 30 156 18 39 15 .250 pitchers gave many phantoms, but in close games that Three-base hits McPhee, Sullivan. Two-basi hits course they are pursuing. Tn-at tliera with till the Wilkeib'e 17 77 8 248 would feel sure of "chewing a treed Digger." We may kindly consideration possible bv comloninc their l:i2 McKeo, 10 19 I can recall moa given bases on balls invariably took Carroll 2, Pfeffer, Dalrymple. Ma-ikrey. Struck out fool you yet, Muggy. lat-Oaterhont, Scran.. 39 178 22 44 15 .247 Pi part in winning rsm-eetting. If a statistician, with Boyle. Double play Willinmsou, Pfefler, Byan. ffin'tft; thev will only return it with mur« indulgence. 2 .245 "If Ed Willianiaoa comes here." Come off, Mug­ Tne cxarnrle of the follv of their c-mrso has no effect 134-SweelZ"r, NVilkes. 14 53 6 a great daat of pat if nee and more leisure, will furnish Ba«e< on balls McPhee, Caruthers, Robinson, Pfef­ our entire team? rB».-k»r, Si-ran.... 12 '- 7 0 .244 1 Murphy, Syracuse...... 27 63 292 63'2.19 wump. Do you want in preventing indulge-nc*. Ix>ok at the case of young City..... 34 79 847 81 ] 2 32 us with a tablo showing the number of times inon fer, Mullane. Umpire Bushong. 1'onr or five weeks ago when I wrote a paragraph 136 {oroi-n.BI,Bil.,W. 47 172 21 8 .244 2j'l'itcomh, Jersey reached first biiee on balls and the average of runs Eayan, the former pitcher of the League club, of Troy, 38 .«42 SjWaleh, Buffalo...... 37 87 446 84 ! 2 35 upon the probable transfer of th-3 Louisville team to who was taken in band by thf> Brooklyn Clnb and 1ST—Smith. Ncwa'k.... 101 401 64 84l 2.37 scored after phantoming to firsf, he'll earna bfg medal Chicago your Louisville and Cltivelan 1 correspondents 138—Wara.-r, Ham...... 61 228 26 13 .241 liOiicrlander, Scranton.... 24 67 295 A WAIL FROM OSHKOSH. given the means of reformation which would bave 23 55 260 24 2.39 an3 furnish some interesting figures. And I think laughed at mo. How is it now, lads? Was there aoy fCroibers.S).,11am. 20 80 13 11 .237 5 Parsons, Roche-ter...... the table would show that Nicol knows what he talks made a man of him. What wa« his return for the help 131' ( Bat;in,Sviacnae... 51 224 14 .237 6!stovey, Newark...... 48 116 538 119' 2 42 Mourning the Freeze-Out—A Claim for foundation for the tip, or not? given him to rieo out of the gutter of disf*ii>atk>n? Let 24 127:2 45 about. Sam Morton has thus far signed ten men for the (_l!,iber, Ro(h..Tor. 24 97 13 4 .237 J Flushes, Newark...... 42 103 452 Etc. hifl disgraceful death within prison n-alla point the 75:2.45 AND THIRST. Credit, new Western League club here. Dugdale, late of 142-Pondfigr«sa, Ut... 18 64 3 1 .234 I Dumlon, Syracuse..... 40 98| 430 ANDY CTJWMINGS* GREAT ABILITT moral of his wretVted folly, as Dc-vlin's death in low 0 .233 9 Crane, Toronto...... 47 117! 540 141|2.49 One of your correspondents referred in the last OSHKOSH, Oct. 30. The final realization of Buffalo; Duon, of Wheeling; Schoeneck, of Portland; povertv did that of tho results ol dishonesty on tho f Hai cs, Os , Itocb.. 30 120 8 Em Ileugle, Fred Lange, Eugene Moriarity, Goorge 14.it-al in base ball HStiaw, Jersey City...... 38 112 510 89i 2.68 better than the distinguished old gentleman who man­ Milwaukces, is generally credited with reveling known the player's name. Two other players wrll stock companies can n-> longer be placed in jeopardy 147 j Hulpiu, Utica...... 21 89 10 4 .225 also be signed between now and Jan. 1, making thir­ [Siuimons, Scran... 37 142 16 0 .225 15 Shepiaid, Toronto...... |2S 77 314 65 2.75 ages the Philadelphia Club bt-tter than any other in ghoulish gleo on account of hia success. The bv the con tinned trifling with this growing evil. 18 Higgins, Syracuse...... J29 84 317 67 2.9 J club la managed, and he ia right aa to Cummings. Milwaukee manager had few admirers in this teen men in all. Every ba^o ball city in the land Buffered from it in 150 Crane, Sam, Scran 21 86 12 1 .224 Concerning the proposed lease of the Odkosh team Ifil Honwhnlder, Wil. 48 184 16 8 .22) 17 Jacobs, Bing., Scranton [26 73 320 26 2.92 Andy played h-re in 1878 with tho League Alliance city before the organization of the Western 1885 to a more or less extent, and it undoubtedly bank­ 78 3.04 on by the Oinalm Western L- ague people at a monthly 162 FiTzsnumun«, Wil. 12 45 3 .222 18 Biker, Roch..Toronto...|24 73 302 team, pot together by William tfolling^r, and has lost those few. E. P. Saw­ rupted a third of the clubs which encountered finan­ Hamilton...... 26 84 313 42 3.23 which such future stara as Emil Gro*s, Phillips, Sal is- League and he rental of $3,000, Sam Mortou said thia morn­ cial fail aro lasc se'i-on. Whatever may bo paid nbout .., fllisney, Scran.... 34 131 13 . .214 19 Horner, who was the principal financial backer of ing: "I should think th<> Omaha people had bolter \ Farmer, Oswego.. 38 103 12 7 .214 20 Green, Binsr., Buf., W.B.I36 117 438 72 3.25 bury, now of Osnaha, Glasscock and Charley Morton yer, prohibition in politic'il circles, most as^urodly it is the King., Oswego|20 69 266 69 i 3.45 played. Cummin^a was short stop of the team and tho nine the past two years lost all interest settle their franchise differences before any one con­ onlv law which should prevail on tliO subject in the 165 Rea don, Ut., Scr.. 11 4S 4 .208 21 Madigan, nected with the club undertakes auch an obligation as 166 .lac bs,B nsr., S r.. 22 82 8 .207 22,Haves, Rochester...... 30 106 370 56. 3,50 played brilliantly erratic bait, and with short spells of after the action of the Northwestern League ranks of the profefwrioral fraternity, frjm April to No­ 76! 273 3813.52 aobriety. But he was often in an unfit condition to that of renting the OshkO'h team. I doubt, vember each ba.se ball year." HKNUY CHADWICK. 187 Bre-nahin, Scrau. 15 62 1 .194 23 Brill, Wilkesbarre...... i2l and determined that hereafter base ball had no moreover, if the O^hkosh players would consent to the 158 si|.-Hl.us,,|y, J. City...... 14 60 3 .180 27 Me.ikin, Scranton...... 46 177 39 3.75 club couldn't atanl his peculiarities and had to release it not been for And still Ilewitt, of Washington, 103 3.82 only tMiuj^ that has come fine bell playing which they did had winter. He haa assumed control of the old racquet 162 J..ii'Z.:», -yr...... 12 52 4 .17:) !/Fanning, Bnffnlo...... 191 645 him. Since h^ left, the the backers of the Match City team. Oeihkosh kept Im­ fence. Says he to a Washington Punt reporter: 42 147 20 3.82 from him is when he has collided with the law of the court on Michigan avenue between Jackson and Van 16'1 Walsh, Buff...... 37 149 3 .164 i L Backer, rfcianton...... proving its nine and made the bilance of the teams Burou streets, and is fitting the place up iu very pretty "I have not ilt-ci'led how 1 sh'tll vote on th» 164 He! erlmg, R.-ch... 10 31 2 .161 30 Henry, Scr.in. Newark. 50 192 40 3.85 Commonwealth of Kentucky. Poor Andy I hustle to keep even. Oshkosh and Milwaukee people guarant'"- i|i;"?ti'», t.nr ahull bo governed a groat deal 63 241 22 394 style iu anticipation of formally opening it aext week. 166 Titcomb, J. City.... 34 140 3 .142 SVPendergra s, Utica...... HOW THE? "FIXED" NORWALK'S PITCHER. remember the cheap team Ted Sullivan furnished two The court is nvst advantageously located, being upon by tin-kiwi of '"' I IIBVO. With a winning one, I INDIVIDUAL FIELntXG AVEKA.ES. 32' Roach. Wilkesbarre...... 46 147 20 4.13 One of the best of our local amateura is a young man S'-astins ago, and while Hart had some good men, he favor th- yvrc.'!! :\^ . 'mt uith a nine lito tho present 316 62 5.32 the most faahiouable thoroughfare iu the city, SUllliiflbrd, Utica, Scrmton _. 101 earned Bob Bell, who is the soul and body of the had to strengthen them by occasional additions to laying fast between the two one I am inclinwi to stick to tho present system." Catcher!. 34lReardon, Utica...... 11 72 164 22 6.55 e:.sy of access, and Mr. Hewitt's equivocal pi>bitiou can probably be at­ 1 Mo'.re, H'milton...... 30 132 20 7 .967 Shamrocka, of local fame. All the ball player* know keep up. Had it nit been for Oshkc.sh the balance of toniest hotels in the city the Richelieu nnd BATSMEN HIT. Murphy 16, Titcc.mb 12, Walsh 9, Bob, and with him, Twitchell, of Detroit, learned his the managers would have been content to make money tho Lolaiid. In addition to tbo racquet tributed to th." fact that hb voto will bo tho deciding Z Mmi.liy, Jersey City...... 44 250 75 13 .962 of the one. Five clubs hare announced that they prc In S Oamz, Newark...... 14 66 9 3 .956 Oberlander 21, Parsons 6, Stovev 20, Hushes, 13, Dun- first lessons. A maimed hand keeps Bell out and let ball playing be a secondary consideration. On c -urt, which haa been put in thorough don 16, Crane 20, Jones 14, Baklev 11, Wood 22, Dak-y professional ranks. But he is bright; industrious, and the other hand, Oshkosh made ball playing tbe first condition. Anaon ia putting in billiard rooms, bowling favor of a return lo tho percentage plan. Boston and 4 HofforJ, Ut.. J. City...... 70 255 99 17 .954 money Philadelphia will voto to rot'*iu tho present system, 5 Tr.,ffl,.v, Toronto ...... 45 235 69 16 .950 6, Shaw 33, Sheppard 7, Higains 10, Jacobs 8, Baker 8, is a good stereotyper, and doesn't ueerl to earn consideration, and for this ought certainly to be en­ alleya, shuffle boards, shooting gMleriea and other Brill 9, by ball playing. Tho Shamrock team is Bell's weak­ titled to credit. Biirnes and Halt would have niado and, as it takes a tw<;-thirdn vote to change, the R.'i,iy,"!lu«r«lo...... 10 67 22 5 .947 Uorner 30, Green 18, Madigan 7, Kayes 10, fcrms of aimisemont. The court olTorrt aplon-lid op­ prob­ Crothi:r8l2, Gleason, 6, Ely 3, Meakiu 9, Fanning 20, ness and he in continually arranging toura for them, more money had Oshkosh not compelled them to keep portunities for practice by all lovers of athlotics and Washiuaton Club cxn decile it cither way. Tho ; Cui vi-, " ...... 18 66 21 5 .946 abilities are they will voto itgainst any chaugo being fOn.sslev.Scnuil..- .. 38 177 46 13 .945 Backer 2, Henry 1, Peudtrgrass 6, Roach 2, Uofford 16, on which they invariably get beaten a majority of strengthening their team and were nettled in conse­ indoor pastimes. °1 VV.ilker, Ncw»r . Co 441 86 31 .945 Reftrdon 8. guinea. Norwalk had a Rood club during the past sea­ quence. The new Western League H regarded here Sch<;eiifick,of the new Western League Club, has made. WILD PITCHES. Murphy 21, Tiicomb 18, Wnlsh 19, son and Bell was "stuck" on beating it and knocking strictly as a money-making scheme and Iho exhibition gune East to Portland, Me,, for hi* bride. Mr. and 10-Z'ninier,Roi-iieM ...... 64 265 80 20 .944 for It-Corcorwn.J. Hi v ...... 21 90 26 7 .943 Oberlunder 42, Parsons 4. Stovey 21, Hughes 19, Dnu- out BatchekT, the Norwalk pitcher. lie failed and of ball playing, it is concluded, will not be as good as Mrs. Scuoeueck will reside iu Chicago afto-- the wod- "iFTliE'JM.v'KEI.LV becomes an Interlocutor don 6, Crane 46, Jones 14, Bikley. 82, Wood 8, Daley generally charged the failure to the umpire. Once he last year in the Northwestern League. ding. ___ HAERV FAI.XXK. a minstr'i comp«uy this winter, as it is said that h« 12 Derby Newark...... 26 11J £6 » .939 ex- 13 O'KoiiHiP, Buffalo...... 12 30 14 3 .937 2.">, Shaw 16, Sheppard 11, HiggiislS, Jacobs 26, Baker thought he saw a chance. Clarke, an oontcinplHt T. doing, h« should try and flndjiit fr- m 14 .933 21, Hornor 14, Green 11, Madman 14, Uiyes 17, Brill pitcher for the Newcastle, Pa., team was A Little Interstate League Proposed. the ond man. if iincaii.ivliy.il 14 shellhasse,S\racne... .. 56 141 63 chosen umpire ,and the Shamrock's secretary, As SOON as Cliff Carroll can dispose of his Wash- 15 Decker, Toronto...... 25 130 39 13 .920 11, Crother? 8, ijleusou 18, Ely 6, Meakin 7, Fanning 111., to WASHINGTON, D. C,, Nor. 3. There is a movement £10,000 pi iyet culiiei out fifth i^ 31, Backer 1, Honry 3, Fcndorgru) 9, Roach 7, Hotfoid Callahao, was with the team. No one knew Callalian, lugton saloon, he will hie him to Bloomington, 16 Buckley, SVIKCIISO...... 50 169 53 17 .827 that help Badbourn while away the long winter moathi. on foot amoug prominent ba§o tallista of this city to 17 - Warner, Ha-mlton...... 63 176 72 20 .»25 15, Itcunlou 10, who ia very drossy, and Bell scattered the report THE SPORTING LIFE. Nov. 9.

South last night intimate that the tonr of the New Why, on one occasion Flint couldn't aee the balls an knowledge that we will have the great Chicago second York combination! may terminate in New Orleans CINCINNATI GOSSIP. they were thrown acroaa the pl»te, and he caught more A CHAT WITH KELLY. baseman. Pfeffer likes to have a ):ttlo fun. and thti It owing to the trouble over rum. Friends of the club of them on bU cheat tban in hid hands, and McCor- one of his ways of securing it. The nextrnornin_' after BASE BALL. Winter Jaonta Deprecated— Carpenter'8 niick! but what's the use of going into detail. We Interesting: Opinions Abont the Great here say that two or thiee of the orderly members he got here .-til tho papers camn out with statements should ha»e a cooffreoce, oust the disor^nnizers, and Good Work—Items About the "Kid"— ought to hare won, but didn't!" World's Champonship Series—The Out­ that Pfeffer wa.-* d.rnd with Chicago and wouM cover then ,/o on to Oalitornia. Uwo or three player* could Chatter of Ball Players A Crack at the Then Elmer Smith's name was brought op and look fur the Louisville Club Next Season second oa,^ for tha Kentucky team next aeusi.n. I NEW YORK MENTION. be picked up to tak* the places of the undesirable Brow us, Etc. "Buck" Ewjiig de- lared: —Possible l>«al*—A Talk AVUU think that Pffffer is this time undoubtedly dissatisfied members. ''Cincinnati would have made a far better bowing with thu Chicago nmaa;ement, for h.» quarrel witb CINCINNATI, Nov. 2, Editor SPORTING LIFE: Pfefifer. I'he New York Club Taking Advantage of A NEW MA.fAGRR FOR BROOKLYN. against the Detruita than St. Louis did. I believe the Anion ha* bf'en fulH- dnon*wjd in TRH s»>,iRTIKJj Lrre, a Metropolitan Rlunder—Mutrie's Latest There is still a lively interest in base ball mat tun The voice of the umpire ia no longer heard in Rods to be the strongest chih in the American Associa­ Louisvir.T.E, Ky., Nov. 1. Editor SPORTING hut there is no m ^re chance for Louisville to obt.in Scheme — The Brotherhood Defection— over the big bridge in spite of the fact that the players the land that ia thia part of it. The merry tion, and Smith? Why, I'd just as liof have liimaa the LIFE: I took a trip down to the park yester­ him than there is to eocure Clark-on or Ward. Chi­ have about all crawled into tbeir winter quarters. best pitcher the Detroit! have got. I think he ia the day. It looked very lonely without the crowds cago wuuld not soil him for less than $5,000, and there Tiie Ugly Reports From New Orleans, Ktc. winds were whistling in zero melodiea last equal of Baldwin, and he pitches jiut aa awift a ball. The fluid at Washington Park eveu on those pleasant Saturday and Sunday and tho Reds and the re­ one is accustomed to see there. Although the are seven League club* which would have a whack aft NEW YORK, N«v. 4. Editor SPORTING LIFE: afternoons looks lonely and deserted, there is, how­ He is one of the coming pitchers, I really believe." him before any Association nine could touch him. So After a careful investigation of the O'Brien deal ever, always some life ia the little office facing Fifth juvenated Shamrocks sought the shelter that And !o ail these seniiments Dal nodded hia head In place is now deserted, i*, is kept in first-class it is nunseiHy to think of getting Pfeffnr. I have come to this opinion: The New York Avenue. There ia a light in the window frequently the club house granted and did not amble over Rssent. The League opinion seemed all to bo to the condition, and the stockholders are going to put Pitcher Al Mnya has also come in from New York. Club or rather ita rulers were informed that late in the evening. President Byrne is not talking the frosted turf. In other words, the Sham­ effect that the Cincinnati waa a better club than the in some improvements this year. Louisville has Mays is « relative of H-rCher, ai-d began hie b««e hnll much at prudent, but he is not idle by any means. Mr. St. Louia Browns. Right here is a good place to en­ career here under bis tutelage; const quciitly h« there was irregularity in the contracts of some rocks put away the spangles and that night the large Oil one of the prettiest diamonds in the country. It usually ftpeud* hia winters in I, .ui.-villo. He stated Byrne scuotel Eastward on Monday and got back on scattering occurred. I have noted where the is as smooth as a lawn, and the grass is always of the Metropolitan players. It awoke with a Tuesday nfternoon. While ia Boston he met lietle THAT PROM IS KD DIAGRAM. th.it B>rne had transferred him Ir^m the Metropoli­ start and the result was that Thomas O'Brien, Paul lladford and got another signature to a Brooklyn majority of the Cincinnati^ will spend the win­ kept carefully trimmed. The seating capacity tans to (he Brooklyn-*, and he w»u!'l be one «f the Much aa I would have rejoiced to sea the laurels of regular pitchers of tli" latter club next year. He said formerly of the Jersey City Club, but later a club contract. Kadford will amble iu right fiald for the ter and there ia no need of repeating their line of the world's champions remain in the American Asso­ was enlarged last year until there are fow larger Brooklyn Club next season almost to a certainty. Ar­ flight. "BMdy" McPhee set out for St. Louis sUnds in th« country. President Phelpa, how­ thHuuly other'Meta wh»oi Byrne had signed wer» Metropolitan IndUn, was signed a Giant. ciation camp I really think that the defeat of St. Ilolbeitand Darby O'brien. O'Brien waa signed by the New York Club on rangements were alao completed by which William H. where he joined the grand army of California Louia will prove of vast benefit to the Association next ever, says he will put several carpenters at work McGunnigle will manage the nine of the City of tourists. The Golden State seems to have taken year. Just as stage fright worries the novice behind there, and he is going to have even better ac­ NOTK8 A\D COMMENTS. Friday, but for reasons best known to John B. Churches next season. McGunnigle was formerly the footlights, so have the world's champion.-* "scared The scheme of raising prices to the League baali Bay the local newspaper bees were not per­ the manager of the Lowell Club, and he is well liked the place of New Orleans aa the mecca toward out" victory many a time this season. Next season commodations for next season. is dend (h» far as this t-«wu H concerned. It mi^ht mitted to buzz around the morsel of news until up there. The Lowell Club offered him $2,000 to re­ which the eyes of all ball players turn the mo­ they will bo plain every-day Association champions, INTKRKSTIXG CHAT WITH MAXAGKH KELLY. have been attempted, hud St. Lonte bea-en Detroit, bnt Saturday had well advanced toward Sunday. main, but it is naid that an additional $500 was offered ment Jack Frost lays his icy fingers on we folks with the record of being knocked out a good many Tho return of John Kelly last week with a St. LOUH didn't stud that settled it. I haven't h**ard I think the club has the player safe and will by the Brooklyn Club, and h« came down this way. of the North land. Bo you know I am not en­ times during the latter part of this year, and their ap­ budget of news was the topic of interest in base any of the base b:tll men speak of it lately, and I The engagement of McGunnigle was a surprise to thusiastically an indorser of these winter jaunts? pearance on the field will not be a guarantee that the think President Phelpa and the directors will vot» keep him. From what I can learn there is many, aa it wai generally considered here tbat Harry gamo ia already theirs, Cincinnati was the only club ball circles. Kelly came back from umpiring against the scheme, if it is propo^l. quite a difference of opinion between Walter W. Speuco was to hold the reins over tho Brooklyn team History records the downfall or perhaps break­ in the Association (the Mute excepted) that faced Ihe the world's championship series as fresh. a$ a Len Shretro, the Indiana^dis pirrher, ia In thlc Watrous and 0. P. Caylor. Caylor was, as you for 188S. It is said that the new manager cm jump down is the botter word to use of too many champs with any sort of feeling of confidence in '88. daisy, and full of gossip concerning the dia­ city, which ia his home. He WHS paid 52,200 by lh» know, manager, and Watrous managing direc­ in and fill almost any position creditably in case uis good players under such circumstances, and I The St. Louis Browns, if they expect to again float the mond. Ho was in excellent health and spirits, Ho-sier town last season, nud sajs he must h»v» services ara needed. more than that for next year, or he will uot ei*n. tor. Here the question hinges. Watrous inti­ fear if the truth and nothing but the truth was pennant, will have to stir their a turn pa at ^livelier rate and delighted with the trip. As soon as he got GOING TO THE ASSEMBLY1. than they did thia year of 1&3*, A. D. So that from We do not have any apprehensions here now that mates that he supposed that Caylor had attended spoken that the correct word to use in describ­ the cup of defeat that has been placed to the lips of here the THE SPORTING LIFE represcntive cor­ St. Louin will jump to the League. The Association "Joseph Gordon, a stockholder in the New York ing the^e tours would be SPREES. It isn't to to the proper signing of the plavers and Caylor Club, has been sent to the Assembly by his grateful every Association man I can quaff a draught In nered him for hia opinion concerning the series seems to be go«*i enough for her. thought apparently the other way. Who is to consutut-nU of the XVIII. Aassembly District." I ex­ be supposed that with no honors of a champion­ which nectar ia mixed with the gall. between Detroit and St. Louis, and base ball in If Kill Gleam»n lt-av-.« the St. Louis Club hia fac« will be miKh mJ86fd hcrej as \vo have been accustomed blame id not for me to say, but there has been pected to send you the above sentence next week, but ship at stake that "the boys" play with that NOTES AND COMMENTS. geueiul. Kelly, during his lengthy career as a manner and umpire, has had about as much experi­ tu seeing him come around with the Browns for six gross negligence somewhere. John B. Day hag tend it rrow eo tmtt the Ixuie bill world will be pre­ vim and vigor which wins many a victory dur­ Kalamazoo la after Bud Banvay, the Cnvlngton Bucccsftiv^ years. pared tor tho blow whi'ii it comes. Gordon says ho I think Elmer Smith was sen­ Stars' pitcher. Ho refused the offer made him »s he ence in biise ball ait any man iu the United States. He little to say about the matter and what he does ing the season. has seen all the dubs, and hit opinion is worth as Tho Blue Gra«a League, which haa existed for two will chase all tho Scotch out of Fortieth street if he sible in saving himself for the battles of '88 prefers to atay at home in his present position In the seasons, will be continued next year. It is composed say is this: elected on Tuesday. There U little doubt of his elec­ revenue service. Ramsay has a record thia year of much a* that of any man in the country. "The case is very simple, although nnder the cir­ without taking any part in these California "What waa your judgment concern 1113 the world's ot cities in the Blue Grass of Kentucky and haa duu» tion, as he has been^endoised by both the County De­ 113 strike-outa iu eight games an average of nearly well. cumstances it does look rough on Bro<>ktyu. I found mocracy anil tbe all-powerful Tammany Hall. Gor­ skirmishes. Just look at Foutz and Morris. fifteen to a frame. championship aeries, Mr. Kelly?" asked TUB SPOUTING th;it the man had never suutitl a contract with the LIFE man. All ibe League papers* seem to take a delight in say­ don is an agreeable gentleman, and his hosts of friends There you have two living examples of what Jamea W. Faulkner ia no longer the base ball ing that Louisville loat $400 on thn season. This is) M«tro|K>lituD3, as prescribed by the Association, and will ri-joico wftli him over his election. Should he be editor of the Times-Star. It is not disparaging "I must confer that I was considerab'y surprised at that he wai eligitde to His?n with our club. I then tho glorious climate of California can do for the result of thoao games,11 said the m ma^or. "I hid not tru^, for Louisville uiude money, although 110 beaten, all the ten-pins in town will have a strip of either of the other dailies to say that his reports of gri at deal. made terms with him and ei^ue 1 him yesterday. No, crape wrapped around their necks. some pitchers. Foutz was not the effective fhutight that the Detroit team was ihe strongest, but the pames thia year were recognized aa tho breeziest Jimmie Wolf is still at Hot Springs takiu g a course there will be no troubl-. There oau't be. He waa GEO. E. SxACEHocsa. twirler thia year he waa last at le.ist not of all published. He resigned to take a place on the it never occurred to me that it would have such * not a member of the club 31 days after he first agreed walk-over. I expected tfie Browns to make a butter of the waters to i educe his fl^sh. againstiCincinnati and Morris, well, everybody Enquirer. I can not say upon whoae shoulders hia J.ick Keiins will pruba^ly mike a business trip to to play for It. The Meiro('0li?aiiw' management had to A PLAYER BLACKLISTED. kiiows itVaa only toward the end of the season when mantle will fall. showing against tha big fitters of th» Lettgue. I file hia contract within 3 ) d ITS, 'in SuutL iu the interest of his sporting goods establish­ there was talk of either putting Ed on the shelf or Harry Weldon ia a pretty s'cfe man, BO the report ment. really s^t the man at liberty. When the Brooklyn A Disgraceful Affair in California Hart's palming him off for some other man, that he began to goes. He Is suffering from typhoid fever, which is now would keep th« Detroit-* guessing." Club bought out the Metropolitans it iTobably did cot "Do you think the Browns had bad luck in the Slays says he does not know what Byrne is going play anything like winning ball. Now I have epidemic in thia city. to do with the Metropolitan Club. inquire into the case, and so reserved the men under 110 fu>ar that uilher MuMaae or Viau will do any­ Memphis, 1 see, claims John Effing for *88f and is series?" mi ;*ap prehension." SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 24. Editor SPORTING "Not at all. They were simply outplayed and out- BithChioigo an;l Detroit w«re extremely auxioui thing foolish. It was stipulated when our St. already making a hid for the championship. to get John Kelly into the League as an umpire. LIFE: For some time past there has been Paul capture put his John Hancock to a California Tony Mullane will play first base when not pitching geneialed at every turn, and the Detroits deaerved When further questions were asked regarding iheir fine victory. The Wolverines played the very Most of the Loimvilio player* have obtained busi­ the deal Mr. Day declined to answer. trouble in the Pioneer Club, owing to a clique contract that he waa to play in the field and not in for the California combination. BEN MULFOBD, Ja. the box, and Tony? Well, before he started Gua btfst tail they knew how, and their gamu was hard ness for the winter, and thud will be able to maintain Then the question arises: What will the which was trying to force young pitcher Pureell to beat, I tell you. While the Browns did not have Bchmelz threw c-Ht a little suggebtion tbat it might be Since the close of tha season R:tmsey ha* been be­ Brooklyn Club do about the matter? Instead of out of tbe team to make room for Barker, who w* 11 to take good caro of his arm and Tony's reply was: especially bud luck, they did not pl»y as good a game made such a failure at Detroit and Ojbkosh. In TOURING PLAYERS. as they d > iu tho American Association." having himself in tho most exemplary manner. finding Mr. Byrne a ruffled and highly excited "I'll not hurt myself." Jim Hart has givwn up all idea of buying the Louis­ last Sunday's game between the Haverly ami I don't think he will. The older Tony gets the "In what respect were they weaker than when they man about the deal, just the reverse condition of face the clubs in their own organization?" ville Clul>, and is olt to California witu a team, at affairs existed. I have met the president of the Pioneer clubs the clique showed its hand. The mjre sense he corrala. I tell yoa there is no such The New York Combination in New Orleans THE SPOBTIXQ LIFE has chroui^led. teacher us experience. It ia a rough road to travel in Exaggerated Reports of Individual Mis­ "In everything iu fielding, batting and biae-run- Brooklyn Club several times during the week, two clabs were tied far the lead and the contort niug. Something seemed to bo tliu maUor with them. B-4s aie freely umde that Louisville will bo ai making up one's education, but it does a fellow a behavior, Etc. good as third next season. J. A. and he has always been in the most amiable was, therefore, important. Meegan and Pureell power of good. Tony hag done foolish things since Th«y, however, made a brilliant fetart, and they mood. He will not talk about the deal, how­ were the pitchers, and both started out well, but he began to play ball, back iu Erie, but he is on the The New York combination en route to Cali­ placed the first gunie with a dash and vim which ever, and about all I could get out of him waa: the latter received no support, and in tho second right track now. fornia, played the first game of the trip at New seemed to indicate that they would have no great PITTSBURG PENCILLINGS. *'I really look for Tony Mnllane to pitch greater Orleans Sunday, Oct. 30, before 6,000 people. trouble in winning the series." "I have nothing to say absolutely nothing. inning it became apparent that some of tha Pi­ "I suppose that nr»t 6 to 1 game iu St. Louis aston­ oneers were determined to lose the game, as the ball next year than he over did before in hia life," The weather was disagreeably cold and unfit News About the Home Club A Chat With If the New York Club wants any of our men let said Gus Sohmelz to me a few days i»go. "Look at tue ished the Detroita?" them take them. MVe will do all we cap to help Ilaverlys were allowed to make eleven runs. incentive for good work. He is satisfied, in good con­ for ball playing, but the game was quite well "Yes, it did. The Brawns bunted the ball, and then Al Keach—Williamson and Flint's De­ tho New York Club strengthen its nine," or words to Balls were hit into the outfield and "were re­ dition, and will hare pretty strong company in the played, the work of the Giants boing especially the fleet-footed runners wonl.l beat it to first. Tina fection—Gossip. that effect. corded as base hits, whsn they should have been box to alternate with him." fine. Ewing pitched a fair game, and Keefe was something Dt'W to tho Detroits, and especially t*) PITTSBURG, Nov. 3. Editor SPORTING LIFE: The friends of the Brooklyn Club, however, are old Jim White, into whose territory, near the third highly indignant, wnd it President Bvrua followed all put-outs. The first intimation that trouble was A GOOD WORD FOR CARPENTER. was very effective, few hits being made off him, bog, these bunted btills usually came. The Wolverines Echoes of 1887 are bobbing up daily. A nic» the advice given him he would commit murder, ar?ou brewing was when Sweeney was given a baso While on this strain I want to say that Cincinnati's bnt the latter received far better support thau "E^ving. were protty disuuusolate after the game, but they did one cuine to baud to-d;iy. It was an admission auil abduction several times within a week. Some say ball. Moore was "Grand Old Mun," "Hick1 Carpenter, has abeut solved The work of the New Orleans Club was at times not give up. There u where their winning qualities for being hit with a pitched ragged, and they only saved a shnt-ont in the last from a club director, a scarce article in this burg. that the Brooklyn Club will brhu suit against Erastus playing centre, and at sight of Swconey taking a baso tho mystery of climbing on low balls. Under the now came in. They were made of staying stuff, and tUey To be brief, a director of the Pittsburg Club ad­ Winwn, but I for one am pretty euro this is all wind. rules during ths bigger part of the season he was a inning by a streak of good batting that brought in two would iiot allow their courage to leave tht-m. So they strutted across the field to whpre "Big" Smith stood runs. Before the game Powell wa% presented by Capt mitted that the olub had made more money thia The Brooklyn Club certainly haa been made to suffer and engaged in an altercation with the captain. Moore mark for pitchers who kifbw hia weakness, and Hick all got together and held a consultation. The pitchers through DO act of its own. It purchased tha Metro­ got vory few chances to sma^h away at his favorite Ward, on bodalf of tho management, with a handsome Brown* could year, than any time since its organization. A claimed tlmt Sweeney threw himself in the way of the gold watch and chain. Score: were shown how to put tho ball in so the politan Club, franchise and players. Can the old ball, HIK! for refusing to go to his position when or­ shoulder-high ball. The sphere waa sent in arouod not buut it. They pitched very few low curves, and small matter, to be sure, but one that will be owner deliver t!i(* goods? Is not a principal responsible dered the umpire imposed a fine of 80. That waa bad hia ankles and knees with regularity, and "Hick", in­ NEW YORK. AS. B. B. P, A. BJNKW ORI/S. AB.R.B. P. A. B every hit made had to be clean and clear. There are relished by ye festive player, who intends to for hid amenta' actions? Telegrams received from the stead of (retting io old-time drives down the left field, Kelly, rf...... 5112 1 0!Po%veil,rf.....4 1 1 0 0 old heads in*the Detroit team, and they are hard to enough, but when he tx>k his place in th^ field Moore Connor, Ib... 5 2 4 13 0 1 Campan,lf... 4 120 0 0 strike for more money. West al ate that Wheeler C. Wikoll s*ys tliat the con­ exhibited hia temper by poein-r, arms folded, and paid perished oil pop-uos, or short infield hits. But toward down. It would have delighted you to see how quick tracts of O'Brieu, Kiualow, Cross itnd K^owle-i ,ire all the end of the season "Hick'* got the combination Kwfn;, cf.... 5 Oil 0 0 Oartwri't, Ib 4 0 1 7 1 0 they dropped onto a point and were reaJy to meet Matters have been quiet during the week* no attention to flies batted around him. Ward. ss. .... 5 131 0 1 Gei-w.Zb...... 4 013 3 1 n^'ht? A storm has uot f- Mowed tbe deal, us waa This was too much for even the patient and lenient down to a fine point, and he kept his end up when it each new scheme of tht-ir adversaries." There is nothing new in any deal, so th« generally expected, but the quiet, to m-» at loa^Vlooka came to batting. Tiernan. If... 5110 0 0 Fuller, ss..... 4 0 1 4 1 2 "How did the system of having two umpires work?" authorities say. They aro waiting on the com­ Manager Finn to stand, and at the close of the inning D«-nny, 3b... 4111 5 OlBnulley, 3b.. 4 012 3 2 eveu iaoi*i dangeroii;) than a big flare-up. Thy mat­ he promptly ordered him off the flsid, and he left (or "I am of the opinion that "Hick" Carpenter will be "Beautifully. It could not have been better. There ing League meeting. The people are growing ter will undoubtedly come up before the Arbitration fifty per cent more vaUuble to the club next year than Richar'n,2b. 5023 4 0|McVey,cf.... 3002 1 0 was very little kicking done during the games. Fn,-m the club house amidst the load hisses and groans of the Brawn, c...... 512 T 2 l|yai].;hu,c.... 2 001 0 1 a little impatient and think something should Committee, and as both Day aud Byrne are delegates, crowd with whom he was a great favorite heretofore. he waa this. Most all of the batting he did thia year the first to the last game the two nines received a a lively time may be expected. I vv.mld like to hear was crowded into the last few months. The new rulea Keefe, p...... 4 0 2 0 10 0 Ewing, p...... 3 0 0 1211 thoroughly fair and impartial deal." bo done towards strengthening. There is » President Mono immediately blacklisted bim. In Total...... 43 7 17 27 22 3! Wells,c...... 100 1 20 the digcu^ion. By thy way, I would not like to guess addition to the Uttckliat a fine of §25 was also imposed won't bother bim any in '83, for they don't do that "How were the crowds in the different cities you story afloat that the club will expend 515,000 in re- what position O'Brieu will play on the New York Club upon him. Another player, in the minds of many, now." So said Manager Schmelz and I think he u I Total...... 33 2 7 24 13 7 visited?" le-taes shortly, aftwr the League meeting anyway. Th« next year. willfully shirked his work in the same inuiug, but tho sound in hid judgment. New York...... 20211001 1 7 ' About M evenly divided as they could be; of players have set!led down for the winter, although New Orle»n«...... 00000000 2 2 good weatlier has prevailed for some weeks past. A POLO SCHEME. sentence imposed upon Moore brought him to his KID, THE TRRBPRESSIBLH. course, excepting the h"tne cities of the two clu'-s. eea^es aud from that on he played for all he was Although in the closing days of the season Al Jen- Earned runs New York 4, New Orleans 2. Two- There was not u great deal of enthusiasm auywhere, Everybody awaits 1^88. I was honored with a call by James Mil trie, Enquire, base hit; Connor, Ward. Three-base hit Tiernan. Hid Mr, Stephen Brady, on Tuesday. There was an worth, and, f.;r this reason, his namo ia not men­ nhitfs retired from the umpirical arena he is not down­ for the weather was too cold. The Dttroits seemed THE BROTHERHOOD DEFECTION. tioned. The score was: hearted nor has he lost any flesh siuce he deserted his First on balls New York 5. Strnck out By Keefo 6, to stand the weather better than the Browns, but The news of WillumuunN and Flint's bre.tk created inxious, though c 'iiQJent and happy expression on by Ewins 1. Passed balls Brown 1, Wells 2, Vaughn Our manager's lace, and I can be par-loued if I ex­ PIONEERS. A&.B.B. P. A.. E HAVERtTS.. AB R.. B.. P.. A.. E old stand behind the 'marble. If any man would try many of the errors roadie by both sides can be tiaced considerable excitement heie,an>oring men would make it warm for them tf Puree!!, p.... 4 0 1 0 6 1 Jfeegan, p... 5 1 0 0 30 That would prevent H lot of the abuse that is heaped and resulted m a tie after eight innings. Easily wout to bed every night before 11 o'clock, and iu tht-y play here next yt-ar. A ball player said to-day: B. Day and Manager Slutrie would only como out flat- avoidable errors by Cartwrijrht and Geias lost the footed'and Bay the Giants are no go d and we will Lorrigan,2b. 40202 llDonahue, ss. 5 3 3 2 43 upon us poor devils?" fact they proved thorn selves a set of thorough gen­ "I'll get even by jumping inro one of 'em some day.** Hurley,cr,c.. 4 0233 Oi Levy, cf...... 5 111 00 "Yes?" 1 assented. game for New Orleans. In the opening innings the tlemen. They wero very anxious to win, and tuey The general opinion id that Willianiaou h>is played th» never win th" pennant, people might thiuk otherwise visitors playei hard to win, but Widnor waa a stum­ and have a little hope. Carroll, c..... 3 0 0 4 1 1 Iacell,lf...... !__ 1__ 1 0 00 "And you bet your boots if that rule 'went,' the first neglected no precaution iu duing so." hotwps tix> hard thin summer and is hard pushed, whilt time "Kid" Bihlwin opened that fly trap of his I'd bling block, and hia delivery wa* hit for only ei«ht Flint his tligsipatttd his 9tipe;>1 away. They can ''Say, Stock, you're an oldjroller skating fiend; teJl Total...... 3628 £4 2U 9 Total...... 4515 16 2"7" 19 ti singles, while ho gave but two bases on balls. New LOUISVILLE'S OUTLOOK. "^-,-7 i^^ ^~*a^>»«» "Dig r.niildi r>gq in Brooklyn?" Pioneers...... 100000010—2 suspend him for the rest of the season 1 (" Manager Kolly also sneinod very much satisfied prepare for a hot time when they appear in this city. Al was getting excited. Orleans outplayed the Giants in every way. Tiernan The boycott is a deadly weapon and there are many said .uutriX" Vi-ioos of base tall all winter floated Haverlys...... 1 11 001110 x— 15 was batted freely and retired in the seventh inning, over tho prospects of tha Louiarills Club for next through iny head. I saw all tho big base-bnll-playing Earned rims Haverlya 7. Three-base hits Ben- "Kid" likewise ia burdened with love for Al and year. Ho thought he would be successful in pick­ ways of applying it. Ail oPHTo Fittsbufg players are ' after the first Cnban Gaiuts game Clarence G. got in a Richardson taking the plate and then Koafe. Only reported firm and there is no danger of a break in thii boys insiila of a big building playing base lull; I saw nett, Hanlie, J. Smith, Parcell. First on errors- eight innings were played on account of darkness: ing up a number of new players, and he also had the structure picked with people aud heard the deaf- Pioneers 6, Haverlys 4, Left on bases Pioneers 7, centre shot. H^ was soro over one of Al's decisions. high hopes of the old ones. At the time he spoke, sei tion. Not a man has signed. Even Whit nay and In fuct tho whole nine took their turn at roasting him. NEW YORK. AB.R.B. P. A. E NEW OEL'S. AB.R. B. P. A. E Smith, who refused to join tho Brotherhood, have not Buiug bas«r- ball yell; I saw anuwbalN and icicles disap­ HarerlvB 7. First on balls N. Smith, Levy, Lawton, Kelly,rf...... 511 0 10 Powell, rf... 513 2 10 he had not signed with the Louisville Club as pear from my winter bill of fare, and from the bill of Inc-ell, Hardie. Struck out Lawton, Hauly, Meegan, This was the point. The catcher had missed a ball and manager, although he did BO the next day. He signed as yet. The other day Secretary Sc*ndr«i| it hit Jenninga. A ba3e on a pas-ed bait was claimed Ward.ss ..... 4 1 2 5 2 0 Campau.lf... 6 1 1 1 00 and Official Scorer McLean en^nged in a lively discus­ fare of many >ther people I know. Donahue, Levy, Carroll, Btunett. Hit by pitcher Ew'g,lf,2b,cf 40211 2'Cartwri't, Ib 5 1 2 11 11 said: - "Well, Jim, do you really think they can get a Sweeney. Passed balls C;eegan 1, Carroll 1. Wild by the IU> so. I have recently had a did nut need any, which caused Al to remark, "Well, had "done" with the club and umpiring "Kid" Dnnny, 3b... 4000 0 0 Bradley, 3b.. 401 1 20 I kn >w som*)who have not got a cent aud will have a anly said: "Who said we were g'*ing to play base An outcome ot Moore's blacklistment was a row be­ Richa'iJ,2b,p4 00370 Widner.p...... 400 0 10 1 unmbnr of good offers, and if I wish to, 1 can g > ball?" Continuing, he eaid: "I have gat a little tween the blacklisted players and Manager Finn. Baldwin opened the door aud shouted alter him: into the League at a large salary." hard time this winter if they don't get any." Likely "Oh, All" Brown, c..... 411 420 VaiK-hu, c... 400 6 10 he means several men in tho home nine who are io A scheme on baud but it would not do to publish it yet. Moore made disparaging remarks about Finn and the Keefe.cf.p... 4 0 1 1 0 OJMcVey, cf... 4 1 1^ 100 "Do you think we will have a better team next riia' might l»a!k us. See?" Whai information yours latter hu tiled up his man and an altercation ensued. "Well?" came the inquiry In response. year than we had fast season?" bad way. Aa far as I can loam there ia one. On* truly had about the ex-roller skating habitations in Both came to blows and in the fight that followed *'Don't get your dates mixed. To-morrow yon go to Total...... 37 41024 19 3l Total...... 39 41224 22 3 "Yes, I do, and I am confident of it. Wo are going ihiug is certain; Kuehne don't need any. He h*» Brooklyn was given to the manager and he sailed over Manager Finn got tho bettor of theargunieut, literally the atone quarry." New York...... 2100010 0—4 to have some new men. I have beeu making strong enough. the bri Jge. wipiug up tbe street with Uis opponent. Then he shut the door and Al swore at him in seren New Orleans...... 1010000 2—4 endeavors to secure valuable players. I have partly There haa been considerable talk during the past Mutfie intends to try to organize a Polo League In In ?iew of the atitouncod visit of the St. Louis, different languages. They're both good fellow*, but Earned rung New York 2, New Orleans 2. Two- eucceede-d, but I want more. There is no longer any two woeka about Boston exchanging Railbourn for Brooklyn, and if he can leaw one of the big buildings Philadelphia and Chicago clubs the management of the can't, somefcow or other, "gee." base hits McVey, Cartwright, Keefe, Tieruan. doubt about Smith, for I hav*» his contract in my McCormick. Home Boston papers say it is already at good tertns he will push tho scheme. Two years the Central P-irk Grounds had contemplated erect­ During the IniHanapoli!* series "Kid" and Tom Firet on balls New York 2, New Orleans 1. Struck pocket. I have much lu.-pe of Henry K-tenlav, of the fixed. President Niiuick denied, to day that any dual igo when th 3 roller skating manU held full sway, tha ing large stands for th« accommodation of the ex­ Brown had a ''tiff," and as usual, Kid got in hu oar in out 3y Tiornan 2, by Widnor 5. Passed balls Buffalo*, the fact of whose signing I telegraphed here waa in progress, and bc^id -t. he would nut exchange icheme would have been a "go." I doubt the out­ pected numerous spectators. The flro commissioners ^pretty good shape. Brown 4. Double play Richardson, Ward, Connor. a week ago. He is a light, swift arid active ball player. Mac for Kad. It is ttated by a. man in authority, turn u now and would not be anxious to bo a etoc';- have, however, vetoed their intention by declaring "Well, you're fre^h a* erar," remarked Tom to the Umpire Suck. He is aa quick as lightning. Ho is a sure fielder, a however, that if Bosron is willing t> give a good holder m the new enterprise. Mutrie ia great for their contemplated action as illegal, owing to the Kid, after some crack of tho latter's. The third game wag played Friday, Nov. 4. The good ruunur and an excellent hittor. He can do first- round sum t'or Mac they can got him, but not other­ lurprises, however, and he may yet spring winter base grounds being within the fire limits, and tho law pro­ "Oh, yes, but I don't have to put my head in ice over home team, without Cartwright and Campau, tor class work in either the outfield or the inftoUI." wise. This is authentic. M.ic did Home excellent ball on the public. With a very big building, jome night," was his cheerful response: whom Phttan and Fuller were substituted, played a you have your work during the past season. Hit team loat several hibiting the erection of any frame buildings or stand-t. good game against New York. New Orleans made "Are there auy other players whom favorite players in rubber-Died shoes and a very dead Thia will be hard on Jim Hart, who is to manage the Then they got more personal in their comments aod eye upon?" - gamtn which it "hadn't ought to,'' as Jack') Field! ball, some fun might be had. three clubs above named. the Kid shouted: "Well, maybe I am rotten, bat I'm three runs in the fourth inning on hits by Geias, Phe- "None that I can mention Jnst now. I did have my would say. Mac is great favorite here. not so rocky aa you, foryou were tart enough for Pitta- lan, Bradley and Harry Fuller, a possod ball, and A TALK WITH REACH. THE BROTHERHOOD. The California League, since the adoption of the eye upon Slattery, Crane and McCarthy, of the North­ burg to release!" Kelly'a wild throw. Ward's bunted hit, McVey's western League, but they wore gobbled up by richer President Reach, ->f tho Phillies, was in town to-day The news that Williamson and old Silver Flint had new rules, has, in the estimation of local experts, error, a couple of steals, two-baggera by Connor and played tb« greatest games in tho country. The%lubs Moral: If "Kid" has anything to tell you on the clubs. Anyway their terms were entirely too hii^h. day looking t».ftt-r his sporting goods business, so b* done b-ick on the Brotherhoo I, and signod contracts field, "say nothing, but saw wood." Denny, and wild throws by Vaughn and Ilarry Fuller eaid, and h-td a 'ong talk with President Nimick. Both presented by Al. Spaldiug, was received with surprise aro expert fielders and all that they lack to come up to Crane, for instance, goe»to New York at a salary of HOW HART'S LIPB WAS SAVED. gave New York four in tho same inning. The Gianta however, that I defied that any deals wore a)k»d of or arranged. It Here. Opinions differ hero about what the outcome the standard of the World's Champions is a liitla m^re made another in the eighth inning on a phantom and 83,500 for i lie season. I will tell you, life with the bat Game* are attracting immense Hart, Mullane and Smith, all did splendid work In have a scheme on foot which I think will help us was thought Reach w.is here to dicker for either will be between the managers and the playen. Those Tiernan's douhle. The two Ewin^s pitched, ten hits he denied thia. He said Scald­ seem to think that crowds, but there aro many who do not attend be­ the exhibition games, of which I think there were along very ranch." Smith or BarfeK-y, but of a "monopolistic" temperament, fourteen played. The Reds wou ten and loat four buinz made off each. Fuller and l)euny made the fctar ing told him that Pfeffer and dark-ton would play io the Brotherhood will evaporate '*fore spring. Others cause they deai re to witness only "good" games catches. Score. "Can't you divulge your little scheme?" played by Eistorn ninos. Never was thare a greater two to Chicago, and one each to Cleveland and the "Not now. ft might spoil my plans; but I believe Chicago next year for all he kuew. ''No, I did not lay that the Brotherhood's principles are just and that NEW YORK. AR. R. B. p. A.B'N. ORt.EA'a. AB.R.B. p mistake. Ei-rtara teams miy play splendid ball and Cuban Giants, Of the ten won they got three from Chi­ it Is a good one, and I am going to predict a very get Shomberff," said Mr. Reach. "We don't want the players must win in the end. I for one hope the cago, and two each from Cleveland, Indianapolis aud Kelly, rf..... 500 5 0 l! Powell, rf.... 5 034 him. We need a second bast-man. Baatian ia a good players will stick together and get their rights. Yon all that, but they havo no license to beat the records Waid, ss...._ 612 2 1 2| Fuller, as..... 5 012 strong club for Louisville next year." made by the local professionals. the Philadelphia combination, in which, however, only "What changes will be made in positions among the second b.iaeman, none hotter, ami hit* pretty well, but ire probably aware tint the Now York Club is Ihe Ewing, p..... 511 ) 8 OiQeiw, 2b.....4 116 is not altogether a desirable man. Hia brother-in-law central station in the Brotherhood. It was said five of the Phillies took part. Still, those five Leaguers play«rs next year?" did no slugging with Smith and Hart in the box. Connor, Ib... 42390 UPhelan, If.... 4111 "I can't tell that, either. It is impossible to say k**eps a saloon, llastiaa lends bir, »nd while I don't luring the past season that anew player joined the NOT ASLEEP. Billy Hart is a treasure, and I don't see any good Tiernan, If.. 402 4 00 Vaughn, c... 401 4 say that he dnuks. hi* hour* are very irregular, and Brotherhood, before he joined the New York Club. I Denny, 3b... 40113 0( Bradley, 3b.. 4111 until all the men we are to have are signed. Thou we management exhibited in the Athletics' releasing him. will practice the men In the different positions, and this id somewhat againat him." think that every player in the New York Club, with Des Molnes Preparing to Put a Strong Team It was done so suddenly that Manager Schmelz, who Richar-n^b. 4 1 0 3 0 0'H. Fuller, cf 4 0 1 1 )ne exception, belongs to the order. I except, of Brown, c...» 401 4 20 -McVey, Ib... 4006 arrange them as advantageously as we can. All the B[TS OP GOSSIP. in the Field for Next Season. waa then on the lookout for talent, did not learn of old members have been signed, and we will not release Tom Brown writes to a friend in thia city that h* sourse, the newplayt-r-< xignad this fall. It is claimed the deal, until he was transferred to Lincoln. Keefo, cf...... 400 4 10 Ewing, p...... 401 0 60 ;hat onn of the old players and a member of the Bro­ DES MOINES, Nov. 2. The season of 1837" haa or exchange any of them unless we can profit by so will play with the Pioneers in California, and may not ended, Dea Moines has had ita first professional Said he to me, in dictating a bit of base ball history Total...... 39510 271441 Total...... 38 3 10 24 144 doing." return Bast again. Tom save ho had a good offer to therhood, has already signed a New York contract. I never before jmblinhed: "I wanted him then, but the New York...... 00040001 x—6 lon't helieve it. I do not wish to insinuate that the team, and olosoi her first year in the League. "In your hunt for men do you not find good ball join ihe Chicago delegation hut did not care about it. Cincinnati ('tub waived claim to him before I knew New Orleans...... 00030000 0—3 play era protty scarce?" he jumps into the newspap^ here for roastiug him, Sow Yorfe Club does not treat ih players fairly by any So far as the association and the citizens is con­ there waa any chance of securing him." Earned runs New York 2, New Orleans 2. Two- aicana, The players all say th^y are satisfied, and "The good men are hard to got, but such,aa they are, and winds up iho mUsivo by living hig regards to the cerned the season has been a satisfactory one, President Stern claims credit tor signing him, and base hits Connor, Denny, Ewing, Ward, Tier nan, everywhere in abundance. I was in Chicago, and newspaper giing. Tom could bear no hard feeling! jr-uld not he treared botter. Still, I believe that if the he is proud of this new boy of his. During one of the Vaujhn. First on errors New York 2, New Orleans Brotherhood finally wrakens, that tho Now York play- considering that Des Moines was one of tho last I was around the principal base ball headquarters. It against the boys. recent games in which he twirled, Ed Anthony, who, 3. Bases on ball* N«w York 3, New Orleans 3. Left was stated that I was hunting for players, and I was W. R. Bhhop, the local man, who pitched aeveral jrs will be the l«8t to get from under, when the build­ cities taken into tho League, and was, therefore, during Ban Johnson's illness, did base ball for the on bases New Y«jrk 3, New Orleans 7. Struck out ing tumbles. Ward and Koefe did more to organize immediately surrounded. I didn't think there were games for the Pittslfiirg* last reason, and was also with oblige! to hustle considerably to pick up a team Commercin four out of six games for A WORD TO PAPA CHAD. closing third in the race was really more than "Yes, air. It waa when he was nothing but a Time 1:30. poses. But you should have heard how they talked Lowell, when he watt taken sick and lay for a >me tim* I »oe that tho veteran writer of base ball from over anyone expected before the season commenced. yonngsfcer. He waa playing in a sand bank at B.md and boasted of their records in tho flold and at the with typhoid fever. HH it a go "d mtn in his olaas. the bridge ia stepping up >n the coat tails of tbo New Hill aud it caved In on him. When I dug him out he Trouble About Several Players* bat, and how Ihey could skip around tho ba«es. There He can bo ad Iresa&d caro Central Hotel, this city. York reporters again. I suppose I am on the list as The outlook for 1388 is much more promising was unconscious." wasnotoue of them who wanted under 82,000, and Barkley and Carrol 1, who won a >-uit of clothes al well aa Messrs. Kennedy, Maudi^o, Donohue, the than was that of the past year, and the new It is dollars to cents that Bd will take an aotive In­ A despatch from New Orleans on Wednesday they seemed to think that they wouM confer a favor a local establishment for best fielding and batting. Raukius and Lane, aud if they will pardon mo 1 will Western Association, which has already been terest in tha boyJs career. stated tha.t several members of the Now York upon me by signing at those terms." took the auit out in uudorclothiug. They received AMONG THE BRIGHT LIGHTS. 'gaaa" back at Mr. Chad wick a little bit. Tho veteran formed, will prove to be a stronger one in every combination were very much intoxicated when THE TALK OF DEALS. 525 worth. iccus^s us *'boys" with bein* sensational and publish­ respect than was the Northwestern League; Many of the bright lighta of the diamond dropped they played the New Orleans team on Monday. They very iiextday afterthis interview, Kelly signed John Colemati waa much better to-day and the ing stories of all kinds whether upon investigation into town a few daya ago and they've dropped out as manager. He waa much to nip ted to leave, as he worst ia now over. A very delicate operation wa« ihey prove true or not. Ha doos not say that in so stronger because its clubs are located in larger again. There were Michael Angelo Kelly, tho 810,- Kelly, Ewing and Denny were particularized as performed on him, and as he took a chill one day thia the offending players and a number of friends had flattering offers from other places, but has learned aiany words, but by reading his letters carefully one cities, and thus there will be more people to 000 Bean-eater; Daniel Brouthors, of tho world- to like Louisville greatly since his stay here. Tha week his frieuda were alarmed. Jack will go horn* will finally come to the opinion that that is about draw from; stronger because Ofich city will place a beaters; Jerry Denny, of the Uoosiers; Fred Pfoffer, of of these three who attended the game were in president aud directors also urged him to sign. Kelly aa soon as thoroughly in atiape. what ho means. I urn sure that I have tho kindest better t<-am in th'* field for tho members of the new the Chicagos; Arthur Irwin, the Fogartya, Mulvey, the same condition. Their conduct was dis­ accordingly did so at good terms, which have not been Galvin laughed when asued why he refused to have regards for Mr. Chadwick aud due reverend) for hU Association are offering money enough to secure better Wood and Slaguire, of the Phillies; John M. Ward, called upon a made public. Kelly likes Phelps greatly, and Phelps his nhutogrnph taken. He said to-day: "Why Me ige- and ex per ie no*. But hn h'is no busiuojs calling players in the nriin. Tim Keefo. Richardson, Connor, Ewiug, Tierntu and graceful, and Secretary Kaufuian Cormick waa not here. What did they want to hav» police officer to eject them from the grounds. likes Kelly just aa much. Thus they are hiKhly cue names and I don't think he has in calling the In making up the team for next year tho minRge- Brown, of the New Yorks, in addition to Jacobs, pleased with each other and likely to pull well to­ a photograph taken for?" jtber"boys" out of their calling. Ho is mistaken meut gave preference to tho oLl men wherever they Former, Ferson and several other lesser lights. Ex- When the officer attempted to arrest them Mike gether. Dalrymple's action in joining the Chicago combina­ iv"hen hy says that wo eot our world's records from Mr. were considered good enough for ihe new toam, and Manager George W. Burnham run down from Indian­ Kelly tried to prevent the arrrst, but no attention was The terms of the Latham deal, if it should come tion for a trip to the slope was a great surprise to tha Steams, of tbe Detroit Club. Careful and laborious when they saw their way clear to pay the amount of apolis to see the boys, Jimmie Peoples dropped paid to him. Captain Ward took his wife from tho off, are now pretty well known. The latest scheme local management. work by yours truly and one or two others caused the salary demanded in some cases the demands were ex­ in to shake hands, Umpire Power?, of the grounds, and, placing her in a carnage, font her to is to give White, our crack short stop, aud a bonus for Frank Patrerson, a rising local pitcher, has s«nt hit birth of those records. One hftg to husllo in this baay orbitant and tbe men were informed at once that the New England League, waa in the crowd, the St. Charles Hotel, because of the disgraceful ex­ him. White is a very valuable player, but since he la terms to San-innky. PalU-rson, his friends claim, will town to get news and Mr. Cbadwick has mistaken hus- amount asked could uot ba paid and that they wero at and Manager James A. Hart waa a prominent hibition of some of the spectators and players. It was so much dissatisfied with Louisville, President Phelps make a good man for a minor h-aguo team. tliug ability for sensationalism. liberty to elgo elsewhere whenever they saw fit, and figure ia the assembly that took possession of also stated that the club would probably disbanJ in­ is willing to trade him off, if he can got such a m*n Chief Bx>8eman's application for an engagement wa» WHAT WILL COME? this accounts for some good nv-n leaving our city to Ihe corridors of the Grand H»tel. The presence of stead of going to 'Friaco. Later accounts, huwerer, as Latham in re tarn. White is thoroughly satisfied to received and filed. "Ro-iie" is uot needed. these kings of the bull world (and several of them had place the occurrence in a less disagreeable light. We Al Pratt was greatly bunefltted by his trip to &ft» As we gent a delegate over to your borg to help un­ join other organizations. Bnt for all this there have go to St. Louis. It is understood that You dor Ahe will been already secured some excellent players, and their queens with them notably Mrs. Ward, nee quote a dispatch: shelve Bill Gle«son, and he certainly could not find a Clenions. ravel the Athletic problem, don't you thiuk you h*d appear in the Dos Moines colors Helen i)auvray, Mrs. Irwin and Mrs. Kelly) waa NKW ORLEANS, Nov. 4. Captain Ward and other Fat, gocd-natured Kuehne was out hunting a day Of better send an arbitrator over to help us solve the among those who will belter successor for him than White, for whom the upon tha diamond field we will mention Danuy brought about by business, pare and simple. To the members of the club were seen last night in regard to gait of the St. Louis team would not be at all too fast. BO since. HH captured about two dozen squirrels. Meiropolitan puzzle? Tho Metropolitan franchise id have seen enough of hi brief accounts of the meeting of the Brotherhood of those chttrges, and declare that they are much exag­ Stove Tool<* h*s contracted to stand five hours erery till hero, but whether it will remain here or go Stearns, and onr citizens Before Kolly left here, several days ago, I asked him work in the past three weeks to be their own judge of Ball Players that have been published I have nothing gerated, at the same time it ia not denied that somo of about the deal. day at the entrance of No. 100 Fifth avenue, no matter hence I "dinna Ken." A story got loose the other day to add. Harmony with a capital H prevailed in the the men were un ler the influence of liquor. Th& how cold it it) and no matter how many natiu^es are) that the owners of tho New York Club would use his merits aa the guardian of first bag; Joe Qtiinn will "You will have to ask Mr. Phelps about that," he appear at second base and ho is too well known to need me/ting. But there was lot* of gossip io the corridors members of the New York Club are very popular replied, "ho knows more tban I do, and besides he is going on. He will fulfil the contract sure. CIUCLK. every means in its power to prevent the Metropolitan that I did not let get away. There were groups of here and have been having a good time. Kelly, who Club from getting a foothold in Gotham, The ruler auy comment; old reliable Alvord will be seen the proper one to talk to. Latham would be de­ at third bag as of yore; Davy Force will ball towers in every corner of the hotel. Jerry Denny is a member of the club here, waa royally treated aud lighted to play here, for he likes Luul-ville and the ANOTHER LEAGUE. of the Giants laughed when apoken to altout the story came in in the morning with his silk tile at an angle reached tho grounds in a hilarious mood, and Borne of tnd ?aid it was ridiculous. Said he: "Why, instead again be found doing good work at short field; Louisville Club, aud he doei not like Yon der Ahe. Holliday, the irrepressible "Bug," will take in all the of fifty degrees on the back of his IKad. He was the the parties who went to the park with tho members of I should not be at all surprised if wo got him," An Interstate Affair Organized in Illinois* ot trying to keep th*»m out wo have one or two plots of last celobriety to pat his signature to the register. the New York team were quite drunk, and one of ground we will let to ttmm." Woe to tho Metropoli­ flies that come to centre field; MacuUar, a now face Tho (rip which Kelly is at present making ia through BKCATUR, 111., N^v. 1. The complete organi­ hero, will be found in loft field, and Van Dyke, one of "Say, when I got up at Indianapolis this morning them became so troublesome, shouting to the playen) tho South in search of players. tans if they ever at:ain get on tho "Dump," at One the old pets of tho grand stand, will be found in the my shirt was frozen to a chair," was the fairy story he aud using profane anl obscene language, that ho had zation of tho Central Illinois Interstate Base) Hundred and Eighth street and thu East rivor. Some to be ejected from the grounds. There wore, for­ While Kolly was In Chicago he entered into nego­ ri>;ht field. In the pitcher's box will be fuund two told hia con fre ret. "I'll be glad when we get to Cali­ tiations with A11*5n for Sunday, tho right fielder and Ball Loaguo has been perfected, and games will pm>i>le here think that the franchise wilt go to either fornia a way from thia weither." tunately, very few ladies present, and none of tho Newark or Buffalo. My opinion ab:mt what kind familiar faces, Wells and flutchliuon, the latter in­ sprinter of the Chicago Club. Auson says he wilt bo 3chcduled to begin May 15 and close Sept. 15, forming the writer before leaving the city last night Jorry was in high feather over the way the club had swf arkig was heard, but tho noise and shouting was a total of 112 games, thirty-eight in each city of Association cities they would make ain't worth that he would wear a I>es Moines uniform next year, treated the players. He discoursed in this mauuen disagreeable to the audience. probably release Sunday, and Kolly obtained from the much, so I don't send it. President C. H. Byrne says The charge is made against Kolly that he imbibed latter a promise to come to Louiuvilln in case it should in the association, Decatur, Blooinington, Dan­ and in addition to these two there are two more good "I toll you wo've been treated like white men by the be done. I do not think it would bo a wise move to the Mets will be right in New York City, anil aa lie men that will scon be signed. Buhind the bat will be management, and the club has made money." beer freely at the grand stand, and a number of per. ville, Peoriu, llockford, Crawfordsville, Ind.; Daven­ and Ms associates own tho destinies of tho Indian, he fuuud the other midget S.ige and lie will be aa- "What?" sons m the audience declare that while some of the obtain Sunday. Oust-off League players have never port and Dutmquo, Iowa, are the cities represented oufflit to know. New Yorkers were evidently tight, and uot in a condi­ done any good in the American Association. Sunday in the League. The president Is William Alien. siettd by Earle, who made so many friends during his **Ye8 sir money and that, too, after half the was rather light in the Chicago Club, and would have CRESCKNT CITY RUM. visits hero with the Duluth Club by hia conscientious prophota in the country said the club wouldn't last tion to play ball successfully, the scene was not as of llockford; vice president, Lewis PUtt, ot boon allowed to go long ago, hftd he not beeu AD.IOU'S Danville; secretary and treasurer, Utclial J. Hurley. A story, evidently highly colored, came to town yes* work. Wo give the names of eleven men that will go until Jnly. They are going to do the square thing by scandalous as reported. The New York men explain that tbty have not played this week because there is brothei-in-law. I think he would also bo light in ofPeoriti. Each club will give a guarantee of $60 terdav claiming that some of tho Now York players to make up the club for 1388, and b9sides those five m, and will nigu no men until they hear from the the Louisville Club, aud not likely to prove au ac- more good men will be added, and the wiros are al­ Brotherhood.1* not enjughironey in it, the Monday game having and each will Iw required to file ft bund of $60flt wero playing high jinks in Now Orleans. It is claimed quiiition. Sunday gumoa will he played only at Pt-oria, Dan* that two or three of the in on have boon getting up- ready laid fur the particular men that aro wanted, Fred Pfeffer, with his shirt front hidden by a white given little or no:hing. aud the pro^poct of getting them Is very bright. The satin scarf, said little and swung his caae a good deal. The story of the disbandment Is emphatically de­ FBBD FFBFFER'S TALK. ville. 'Davenport and Dubuque. The salary list U roariuUBly druuk and disgracing themselves and the limited to $1,200 a mouth, under a pmmlty of $100 to city they represent. Mike Kelly'a name it conspicu­ make-up of n^xt year's organization aa given above Arthur Irwin, with a Will White cast of countenance, nied and the club will plav out its programme al* Fritz Pfcffer caioo in several days ago from Chicago. shows that our management has uot boeii slumboring. looked like a midget be.-ide big Roger Connor and ready announced. At the same time the men declare This la Fritz's home, and lie learned to play ball here £500 fine. Lucas of Davenport; Hurley, of Peoria, ously mentioned as tho ring-lea dor in the and Io and one or two others their present trip largely for pleasure aud with the ing in tho Louisville uino. Fritz comes here every tow to arrange the schedule of games. Each city w«t fituny times transpiring down in New Orleans, but required to raise $2,500. Decatur has lwenry-flv« people here believe that the foreign element in tho of. got to discussing the result of the wiK over a million dolUm. » trouble. Nobody here be- Tho i>roBpe<:tB for g'K>d gauien and a successful seasoa r Kogor Connor, William Brown, THB Eastern players while in California tills winter "We ought to have won that title last foil! It wa* mont, War-1, Keofe and Ewing acting a> mannger at that he is tired of Chicago and wants to become a frittered away because the boye did not take care of .lifTereut times, and nuithor having any control over member of the Lomwille Club. Of course, the cranks aie veiy flaUoriug and then* ii much outhuiiwdl Keefo itud Michael Tiernan will no doubt bize up th* pitching talent out there in the National game. Tat di*i>aicbea froi with A via* to utilizing U ia the Jwut uoxt season. M. Think of that wwk'sjwuboreeln Boston. Dm iue«. wallow It, aud lucre is great rejoicing over tho among all iatorated THE 5

donally raade worse by a mixture of bad be«r or ex- ams have had mrarat discouraging rripa. Players CAYLOR'S COMMENT. Cffciive use of water. In nearly every ease the attack ke one prUnce of the professional bone pile made up BALTIMOREJBULLETIN. of cholera morbus might h iv« been averted bad thw ' Beipsch ager, Pechhifly, Maun, T»y, Carrolf, Muu- After-Thoughts About the World's S«ries pliyer considered h;a duty to his club and resisted the in, Say, Keccina and a few others, and then put in a he Talk of a I>eal for Brotherhood Uses ami Abuses Excesses laugeroug temptation to his appetite. But he thought laxer for quite a small-sized earth. It's one thing St. Louis Player*— A of Players—The Salary Question— Words nothing of iho result and cared less. So ho waa laid r thn*ble or unwholesome food just because it tickles the that I resume fay >y and whoops her up for all hands and patience with the radical writers) that it was jalate,aa it is to get drunk; but the result to tbe ser­ onnection with THE SPORTING LIFE, and again _>ave too, he is in the deal not Davy Jones, pure lack that the Browns outplayed the De- vice* of the player is very much more emphatic. ecome a member of your well-equipped staff of with his deadly locker, for then it might re- troits that the Browns' men were not in form a$e ball correspondents. Being stationed at aiiod the hearer of the mariner's yarns that ar*) Another evil which players will not flhnn has coat and the Detroit team was par excellence in form jeague headquarter*, I shall endeavor to give nly told to marines no, but none other than that the many a club an honorable place and lost thou- Browns gambled and drank when of dollars to tha club's backers. It is an evil our readers the latest official information pro­ auzy-Iegged, lithe-limbed, Waverly-bred Dav* they should have been sleeping and praying which cannot be discussed in public prints as it de­ mulgated by my friend, President N. E. Young, \>ut2, with Parisian tooth-butcher Bushung after the fashion set by Deacon White and Ma serve*. I refer to diuea-e which play en so often con­ nd such other news and gossip as may develop irown in for good measure, and in illustration tract and which, Salvationists. Can you recall to mind how if it dots not wholly destroy them afl t the home of the Senators. f ^the world-renowned generosity of der boat the disappointed followers of the Chicagos [ all players, unfits them in their profession for months. Many notable cases of this kind could be cited; and ANOTHER LETTER FROM THE BROTHERHOOD. ase ball sharp of the ex-wo rid beaters. That last fall strained the truth to make ex­ dozens of caie» of "malaria," ' sprains" aud "Clmrley- President Young Thursday received the fol- s the story that conies down from the cloistert cuses for the "White Stockings' defeat " so-called have been nothing else but a slirewd iring letter which explains itself: r the harem (.lon't know which and don't cart and how Anson and his men manfully Invention or pretension to hide from Ihe nmnasement "Ntw ORLEANS, tther) Hie Oct. 31. MB. N. K. YOUNG, PRESI- of the home of fi^hwives' tales, ended it all by openly saying: "We were diseased condition of the player who has found NT, A,-.: Dear Sir; At thu regular annual meeting iiimsetf in a physical form which wholly unfits him nd the way and the wherefore and fairly, squarely beaten." Now I would f tho Council of the National Brotherhood of Ball he how is very ingeniously f.»r doing his" duty t > the club »iul earning his salary. Jla>ers at the Grand constructed, like to see Comiskey come ont bravely and ac­ Thus Hotel, Cincinnati, Oct. 27, it was many clubs have paid such players hundreds of solved to again communicate with the League with oo quite worthy base ball statecraft and knowledge the situation equally as gracefully. dollars of salary while they were laving off su Her ing view to obtaining a bearing for the Brotherhood. We 11 that kind of thing, you kno^v. It is to th« He may well do it, for the facts and figures bear from their own net, the truth of which was hidden ave already KOIIH further in this ditectlon than would ~* it that onee upon a time from their employers by a cowardly tie. The decep­ "a lone horseman out the result. Let us see. St. Louis made 1-43 ave been justified by any ordinaly circumstances, but light have been observed" ah, no, that is but tion Is hard to discover. Th«ir own physician will caring that y< u may have be< n mialed as to our aim hits and Detroit 147. St. Louis made a total of not betray them. Neither will a fellow player, should oman^ing, and has the verbal flavor of Jamea 173 bases y unauthorized stutemonti, we have decided to make and Detroit 198. St. Louis had 68 he di.*cover it, from a sense of honor if he b*j an ne more effort to secure a conference. Aa chairman not he of apologetic fame and surname eoa- errors and Detroit 43. St. Louis stole thirty honorable man, or from fear that he may some f the Brotherhood Committee I am directed to again lematic of the id »l of the lost cause, but the J. time be placed iu the bases and Detroit forty.orty. St. Louis made 54 runs same atrait. This evil is a more eqnest you to mett us and disciisa the terms of an *. James who catered to our youthful Uterarj and Detroit general one than is commonly imagined, and though qjiitable contract, and I am further instructed to say 72. St.t. LouiLouis had 9 wild pitches it has broken up some of the bost and m<>st ntertainment and was responsible for our firs! and Detroit 8. St. Louia had 15 passed balls > you that, not having been accurdeJa hearing before important pliyorsinthe various clnbs, it is confined he 15th «.'f November, the one hundred and twenty- ncipient attack of infantile love. Oh, that and Detroit 12. St. Louis got 30 bases on balls almost entirely to the lower strata of the profession, ve members of the Brotherhood wilt take your re- ouug aud ten ler love tl.at tim» bmtdud and grafted and Detroit 25. St. Louis had 20 men strike considered in point of intelligence and character, for isul to be nual and, after that date, consider t hem- nto a preity tough old nff^ctiu-i. But what in ethereal out and Detroit 39. The last two summaries it is a well established fact that the beat players do not elves absolved from all allegiance to the League. too bltizes were we chinning nbjut; oh, yea. con- always excel in those tw-> piases^ions. Wtieu, how­ Respectfully youra, erniog the ingenuity of thi.-j seven by nine tale. ought to stamp the lie upon the cowardly at­ ever, yon do fin 1 players of iatelli^enc-3 and possessed Well now, here it is, if we don't run afoul of another tempt of Von der Ahe to [Signed] JJH» M. WARD, President." blacken Kelly's reputa­ of some pride of character you Will also find that they "P. S. Any communication by wire will r^ach me terary cross-road, for you miiHt know, Mr. Editor, afl tion ns an umpire by charging that he favored do not Beck the dangerous society of iho cites of people er« up to Nov. 10. The 12th I will be in Houston. ge creeps on apuce und the withered memory writhei the Detroit pitchers. And en paisant let no one from whom these evils are contracted, and who are \fter ttiXi date it would be too late for me to get m -iig the wrtvhn on the sn >als of the billowy pajt, forx'tft tliat Latham made 12 of the Browns 54 ruus, fjtind after night on the prominent streets of large STurth to attend tho meeting in case >ou should decide »atit is pretty go>h darned rurd to stict to the text, stole seventeen of their thirty stolen bases, and made 26 out cities looking tor victim-* among such men whose de­ > meet iu. Therefore, let me hoar from, you at your where wre we when our thought* lad of their 143 hits. Arlie dUn't do all the work with sires it does not take macli in the way of physical arlieat convenience. [Signed] J. M. W." ashed up thr flume? It waa all about temptatiou to excite. It ii the most de-«tructiva form * mouth, but he did seem t j b t about the only oue of President Young THAT IDEAL DEAL. the 13rowu8 who was not apparently scared to death. of intemperance with which the profess io a has to has not replied to the above deal, and I may therefore be excused if my pen has ommnnication, and it is hardly probable that it not? Very well, to bo brief, which, by the way, There dealt with, it too plainly. My advice to every club is e will. He has, however, a well-known characteristic of your Baltimore cor­ can be no reasonable doubt upon the effect mailed a copy of espondent, and, by the way a^aiti, the briefest and hid walk over of Detroit's big club will h-*ve on the to have at itic*llthe services of a reputable physi­ t to all the League officials for their informa- cian to whom every member >erliHi>s tt:>- mostpleamng p;irt of his letter is brief interests of the two Associations. The League by rea- of the toam shall be eent iou and future guidance. ', (uot for examination. So soon att any of these cases of I do not know what b. i-' T., for as base ball vernacular has it, w« POII of being first in the field, secured a prestige it was ma­ ever, never, NLVER "beer'), wlien it could hard 10 rival. The A-sociation won its way uj> towards laria, sprains or Charley-horse begin to develop; and Sect this letter will have on the League, but I quite truth- from Ihe day that such player redict that an amicable utlj u&e up a lar^O portion of your type aud make an equal sbaro of thd public patronage atep by atop, becomes unfit to settlement will be he eight-hour»a-iJay and only by meritorious, fully do his professional duty by reason of the disease compositor mad by epreaUins; it plucky work, reAcbiusj the cached between its directors and the players ut in full, "Albert Mott" no, not futi Albert League level in public estimation, probably, whauttio named he should have his salary shut off. This should efore the season of bo done uot so much as a saving 1883 opens. It has been lott, but in full, etc., etc. But, to (twitch back to th* s btat the Chicagos lart fall. But the weather to the club as a means ubject to chock the careltwsnesa of players to abase them­ he practice for several years past for the League which was last entertaining ns, the OrioU cock of public favor has once more quickly swune i-iirbles thusly: It ia a well-known fact around in a League breeze, and all those who h id be en selves in almost every physical way cooceivabla dur­ o receive and consult representative players that Mr. convinced ing that time when their saUry and the nature of xpon questions bearing directly liria. Vou der Aim viewed wiih delight and melting against their will that the Association was upon the in- uug the enormous attendance his monagerU as strong as the ljt>>tf*u > talce the occasion of the their services demand that they should constantly be erests of all concerned, and the usual course on their guard so as to keep clear of eyesight, cool in f base ball wonders drew in the citiea Browns disastrous defeat to turn about and fall down will probably be pursued at the coming meeting. f the Eu-t in the early agaiu at the feet of their old idol. nerve, and bodily clean. . part of th* ~t is probable that the League will consent to a eason, and it la not forg otten that Another evil is the saloon craze. nodiiicatton of its he "amoosin1 cuss" took a fancy to fiager in the profit In Cincinnati, Cleveland, Louisville and Baltimore About one-fourth present form of contract in >y having the of all tbo ball players h-tve become possessed at one the guarantee plan of the Association effect may not be so much, and may, in oue or two he interest of the players, but it is not expected hanged to the percentage method. It will be ro- of these cities Cincinnati aud" Baltimore not be per­ time or another of the burning desire to own a saloon. hat the League will A saloon seems undermine its foundation ni'uibered that when he broached the scheme vota* ceptibly but iu St. Lonis, and in those cities where to be about the apex of their ambition. or his both They seem to imagine that their base ball popularity and allow certain persons to dictate term3 upon pUn uere not any too plenty. During thto League and Association are located the result will >eriod the Baltimore Oriole, the coquettish songstress ol be dUasirous to the Association clubs for awhile. The will fetch them a fortune from thoir admirers who are which its business shall be conducted. burning with the thirst that is nt-ver he beer garden, or the wily old bird of the vlrgia St. Louis idol is shattered, and it was not worshiped quenched. So A BLUNDER. orest it is immaterial which waa anyhow to any too great extent, even when its eyes all they have to do ia to start a saloon, iuunel out the complacentIj beer and whisky My friend Ward has made a blunder In tho oosting on the fence ready to quit its perch for were diamonds and its month shot forth flames of tri­ and shovel in the dimes and dollars. whichever That is the usual dream the expeiitnce is differen bregoing letter, which may not be intentional, aide displayed the most seed in harvest umph and victory. In Philadelphia the result is worth ime. The St. Lonis husbandman, with alarm tht>usan keep a saloon that the Brotherhood be given a hearing before cunning little head under ita cunning Httl* r no following, it will n'>w have none. New and play satisfactory ball at the mime wing, York time. I know it seriously affected Mullane's playing ,he 15th instant, or threatens to bolt the cimuiogly feigning al^ep. 'fhe sun wai City has never had a supporting love for any ip and all nature rejoicing, so der bo*> club but tho New York Club over sioce the Giants be­ last year, and I am very positire that Joe Gerh tnit league, carrying with him 125 members. Ward will make quite a different ird sharp tumbled. lie had certain votes pledged, gan busiiifs*. IJ«rwtofore the Metropolitans, even record now that he has should know that the date fixed for the regular nit lacked just witn giveu up the cares of a precarious business and re­ one of enough. Did the foolish, silly, thfl supporting prestige of a world's chimpion annual meeting of the League is the 16th inst., darling little monumental warblor know that faotf club as a companion and copartner, has not been able solved to devoted himself to playing ball. I cannot see what right one day after the time fixed for the execu­ ^o, oh no, the oriole ia of brilliant plumage but of to sustain it^-lf by the pitroufige it got fr>m the resi­ a ball player has during the pluyiag exceedingly season to spend pare of his days aud much of bis tion of his threat. Now, be has either dull iu-tioct in seed time. The liltl* dents of Gotham. And now *hat u its hope? Why, wretch almost looked as though it was moulting, it will be a more expensive property than a hauuted nights wrapped up in the concern* of a satooo. It not got his dates mixed, or else he does only takes his miud off yhria thought he would take a shot at the little cuat ) or an insane wife. Even the addition of Billy his profession, but it injures not desire the League to give this subject due anyhow, BO Phillips the patrorf^e of the club from which he draws hia he threw a small rock tabled "jump t* to what U left of its team after Byrne picki consideration, which can only be done at the "jeague." Birdie only uncovered one cunning Httl* out the Metrop3litan stars will not fire the New York salary as well as the profession ^onerally. Moreover nut one of them regular meeting. There are two sides to every ye, but the Dutch guuner swore there was a percep- base ball heart. Who wants to buy the Metropolitan has ever made money at it, while a ible number of instances can be named where the venturer story, and the Brotherhood should not be too wink. Then he shot in a whole broads id* franchise now? of the same rocks, but the songstress was not dls* has lost much, which he had saved out of a base ball Qasty in this matter. The men who advance the salary. arbed, tu> itknew when Chris was firing the safest There is no way to shake tbe shadow of defeat from money to put a base ball team in operation labor >laoe was Von der toe spot he aimed at. Someway ft Ah«"'s Club. Careful observers might have under many responsibilities and burdens, and it Dutch gun has an awfully choked bore. Well, foretold the reault before the series beg.in. If either I have noticed that a few players who were mem- Chris banned away until he used up all his offensir* club has valid excuses it would be the Detroita. Not bars of the League Brotherhood are dropping out and ,s but natural that they should seek to protect ;hemselv03 against the eccentricities minuuttion, aod became thoroughly disgusted and one of the St. Louis team was disabled during the fit- signing contracts for next year. Of course they and whims tired. Then the little birdio wiggle-waggled itt teen games. Bnshoug aud Boyle divided the work bw- resign (?) at once from tho chapter to which they be­ of the average ball player. On the other hand, lighteen-eighty-elx tail and chirped feebly at Ira*. liind the bat, and three pitchera took tarn* in the long. This is but the be.^ioning of* small stampede faithful and reliable players have certain rights >ut boldly warbled at last. The song it sung points. Every A few hundred wai other member of the team played the dollars advance money when they are which should be recognized and ;harming to itself, but it had no charms for Chrti, series through save Gleason, who wai laid off two in soro stress and a good round salary is all that is respected. So far as I am able to judge from conversations held Bird talk is peculiar, and only a naturalist can under­ games to give young Lyons a chance. Last year needed in many cases to work the conversion anc stand it. However, Chris comprehended the vernacu- Gleason batted in'the runs that won the series aod he effect their secession. I said to President Ward once with all of the leading managers and players ol ar enough to gather that he was possetujed of som* was a hero. What he is now? A blooming rosette before that the mistake the Brotherhood seemed to be the League during tho past season, the differ­ very palatable see. Ganztl's hands duriug the last five O'R-mrkes, Keofea, Morrills, Buttons, Radbourus meet and talk the affair over. he would put that salt on ita tail for guinea w-.-re almost raw, yet Whitneys, Bufflatons, Andrews, he caught. In three Whites, Beniietta WASHINGTON PROSPECTS. ,he vote and other considerations. There now, g«mcs tho team had in three catchers, and yet neither Richardsons, Bodies, Suudaya, Ansons and that class I called upon isn't that nice not for Chris, but for the bird for yom of the three wis Benuett. I would not refer to all of professionals, it would have accomplished its aims President Hewitt Thursday inow Mr. Byrne cttme in at hwt with a proposition these things, did I uot sea a tendency of tlie unfair much better. The clubs cannot dispense with the morning and found him carefully perusing that suited everybody, so thfy say. Anyway, you hay* partisans to attempt to rob the Detroits of the laurels services of such men. Their places a-i players uud men "Spalding's Base Ball Guide" and posting him­ the tale as it is told by those who kuow, you thev have of character know, justly won. What Von der Ahe wanta to do cannot be replaced. Aad the Brother­ self with regard to tho articles and it may serve to p:i#a away an idle hour. Purliap* ia to have Gleaa m *hot if some sacrifice ia necessary to hood, if confined to such players, would have b«eu of the Nationa: Agreement. He talked quite freely about the ;here may have originally been some little base for it appease his chagrin, get his head squeezed dowa to or- more effective in its aims than in its present hetero­ in the preliminary wire-pulling for percentage in th* uiiittry size, and than get to work with the team and geneous composition. Its supposed strength of com­ prospects for next season, and he appears very 3rat place perhaps it is one of tho.^e maiia^urial fairy try to win next fall. pletion will prove its weakness. The shrewd club well satisfied with the new men engaged in the :ales that are ao often gathered by heelers from mys­ officials were not slow to see this. They noted thai "West by Ted Sullivan. terious hints, mysteriously given for a mysterious If spectators every chapter As yet he has not de­ pur* at the various games will brush np had members who would bo easily termined >ese, for you must know that among tho greatest c<>n> their memories and pick the diut locks of their diawu away, aud these managers bided their time til! who will be chosen to manage the Senatorial team next year. Thore may )laints here is one that the business is carried OB recollections, they may recall tho way every big De­ the opportunity should come to create a eeemingdofec- be an liiuilar to a variety show. Wall, there you have it. troit man went feet forem<>st into second base like a tion. They knew there were men in every chapter to entire change in the board of directors and sev­ [t waa ever thus but now let's g«t right down to battering ram; and they may remember, too, the ex­ whom the contemplation of five winter mouths without eral new stockholders may replace some of those ju si ness. Do yon know, all the signs point to th* cited way in which the consolation of "Robby" at the same time exe­ advauce m-.uey would be a dream now interested in the club. The names of several 'act that the time has arrived when there should be cuted a sort of Hibernian spring in the air and a of terror; men, too, whose principles are represented double snufflu jig as he betook himself out of the way by so many hundreds of dollars. And those are the sjood men have been suggested to succeed Man CHAMPIONSHIP GA«ES BETWEEN THE LEAQUl of the aforesaid Detroit spiked feet. Then remember fellows who will be approached first. The next thing ager Gaffney, who will in all probability be a AND ASSOCIATION, bow Dunlap played for the head-first dives of the St. we know the entire plans and properties of tbe member of the League staff of umpires, as he and that tbe old exhibition games will not now slak* Louis men. After all tbis hack number duty has been Brotherhood will be handed over to the club managen expressed to me a personal preference for the :be thirst of the people for the be*t of the great na- done, please sit down and think. by these members who resign. No brotherhood wil League as against the American Association, ;ional field a port? The time lias come, not only for th* ever be successful in its entire scope unless it bo con­ welfare of the game, but for tho best business interest* Paul R ad ford write* me that I made a correct state­ fined to the men wbo have saved from their yearly Walter Hewitt, the energetic and popular sec­ of the managers a* well. Let us look at this thing and ment when I prophesied that he would not play Sun­ salaries, and who have depth of character, intelligence retary and treasurer of the club, was strongly see if it is not ao. Don't give it a superficial glano* day base ball for the Brooklyn Club. Paul says WB and love of honor behind them. Such a brotherhood urged for the position by League people gener­ and throw it aside as worthless, but think it over, and may all nail thie statement to the side of the house In conservatively conducted on a plan of business rea­ ally, and he stands very high in the estimation ;o assist the train of thought,or rather to direct it into letters of gold, each as Urge as ft man. The base ball son, and one which should make war againht the of nearly all of the a profitable channel, you you managers just tell n* public ought to appreciate sucn players of tho Bad ford drunkards and loafers in the profession as well as base batl magnates. His wbat your August and September guinea are worth to stripe. How long will tho American Aaaociation against unjust measures from the clubs would be en­ father has, however, determined to give him a you. Do you see? That is it in a nutshell. Devia* openly defy the law which declares it a misdemeanor tirely powerful an i effective. If tuch a brotherhoo< half interest in his mercantile business at the plan whereby you can retain through the whol* to play base ball on the Sabbath. would stamp out some of the evils which disreputable beginning of the new year, which will necessi­ season the enthusiasm of your patrons some plan players are breeding and nourishing, all excuses for the tate the retirement of the younger Hewitt from whereby the attendance in the latter part of tbe sea­ Several weeks ago I promised to take np space In unreasonable methods of clubs toward players wcrnU son will bo as good as iu the early portion and non* one of my letters in the discussion of some of the evils be wiped away and the ends of good would thus be base ball circles, leaving a vacancy in the office will complain of \<>SA or merely coming out about even that plajern let creep into their profession. First, secured in a logical and wholly satisfactory way. Try of secretary and treasurer, which will probably financial!?. In the early part of the season the ulti­ then let n.i diccnss the question of a player's equivalent it, Mr. Ward. be filled by the selection of two persons from mate pennant A inner is mostly tturmiae, with a few for the money he receives from a club. Thore is a the board of directors. Among the aspirants "favorites" and a possible "d*rk horse." AH ifl ex­ common idea among ball players that if a club makes A few years ago clubs found it necessary to adopt for the local management the citement in the base ball world. Patr>ns crowd th* a largo sum of money, the immense profits ought to what was termed the 32,000 limit rule as a means to names of Ted Sul­ grounds. The aeries of the East with the East, and be divided up among the members of the team as nearly cliecs the constantly upward tendency of ball players livan and Billy Volta of the Philadelphia West with the West, dovelopea two sectional possibl* as may be done a sort of communistic theory, you salaries, and in some instances bring them down to the Press, are receiving serious consideration, both champions. Sometimes in these early games bat­ see. For instance, try to persude a member of the Chi­ necessary level to permit the clubs in tho smaller citi« of whom are strongly endorsed ting appears to be heavier in the Wett. cago ttain that the salary for the position he draws from the cluh there to make both ends expenditures and receipts meet It will be gratifying and fielding more perfect in the East. All ia much larger than he really earn*, and you'll not It worked well for one season, but tbe rule to Washingtonians espe was eva­ cially still a problem, to be solved when th* sui-ceed. He will not be convinced; on the contrary, sive and couldn't last. It is still on the statute book to know that Jobn Irwin, who made suoh a Eastern and Western clubs come together. The re­ he'll probably tell yon that the Chicago Club ii grow­ (am I not ritfht?), but might as well never have been favorable impression here last season, has signer sults of this latter aeries are watchod with Intense ex­ ing rich from the tervice* of himself and other mem­ written. The craze has once more taken bold in a a contract with the Washington for next season in citement by every base ball enthusiast, and hardly a bers of the team. He doesn't reason that ihe Chicago wowo form than ever. Club nularrofi have swellet spice of the fact that his brother Arthur is a brigh game is missed by thorn. This aeries over, even if on* Club's source of wealth lies more iu its franchise, than until now none comes below $25,000, and some and shining light in the Players' Brotherhood. It i section bo ahead of tho other, there ia still an uncer­ in iu team. The club would make a great deal of season will mount into the$40,000 figures. Tiiismeau probable that John will be selected to captain the tainty in the public mind because one section wai money, even with the Indianapolis team as a home ruin to clubs and professional players alike Senators next station, us he proved himself a faithfu playing on homo grounds, and the excitement con­ card, whert-a* the Chicago te*m would go to India­ A halt and retreat must take place Next season wil aud clear-headed player during his briyf sojourn here tinues until the return iuteraectional games are played. napolis to locate aud maybe not earn expenses. Now, as surely aeo some of the L^a^ue and Association c'.ub I imagine from the tenor of his remarks that Mr Unfortunately, at the close of the hi! tor series it is not while the players of the Chicago, New York and go to tlu wall as that the summer will come. Nothing Hewitt has taken a fancy to Gid Gardner, of the In always, but usually, the case that some oaa par­ Brooklyn teams take into consideration the bit; profits but a miracle of good fortune will keep thre-j or fuu diauapolis, and contemplates securing him for nexl ticular club begins to pull away from the other* made by their clubs, whenever they are askod to sign of thorn out of bankruptcy. While otners will ftn< tteaaon. Ho aaya Gardner has experienced a change o in a decisive manner, and the pennant winner contracts and set their figures accordingly, on ihe their chances for profits, however small, vaoishini life and kept steady throughout the past season can be named by even a novice. Then th* other h»nd tbe players of losi ngr or unprofi: *blb clubs into air before midsummer goes by. As for the mioo Gardner was once a first-claan ball toaaer, but re^entl] interest begins to wane and patronage to and cities do not for an instant consider thj financial associations there is nothing before the no save disap­ be hag not figured very conspicuously In League am fall off. The championship is practically settled, and iriks run by their backers when they are aaktd to pointment and next season will end with not half th Asaociarun circle*. Mr. Hewitt says he inuncls tc the people have seen the home club, not only In on* .auid their demands for an approaching season. minor clubs in the field that were in the race when try and get together a team that will put up a steady game, but io a series of games with every other team the season just passed ended. These are uot pessimis­ game of ball, aud he does not propose to allow th< belonging to th-j orgauiz;itiou. Th* novelty has worn What I started out to say, however, Is this: A ball tic predictions but only the a&uraucea of logical rea­ players to dictate the terms upon which they abal off and spect-itors begin to tire. Then the "fight fo* player who gets from two thousand to thi:ty-five hun­ sonings. play or lay off. Ke will not rely entirely npoii th st-coud" or the "fl.nth, ntURt within one year, else professional base ball wi wailing the result of the coming League meeting to SPORTING Lirx the Interest wou'.a ba retained which, for seven months, would be about $1,750. totter to ruin's rerge again. This paying of $2,000 announce his colors for next geason. It is a diffieu" to the finish, because with equal tep.ms the problem of Now, how many teams in either the League or Ameri­ 82,500, 52,700, $3,000 and $3,500 for player* from rnino matter to get at Uines' real Intentions, owing to h a pennant-winner wo;ild on!> be Snialifdat tb" finish. can Association pnid an average salary that low this league teams by League and Association teams for nex continual change of uiind. lie informed me yester But as now arranged, if at thifl point the Association season, or will next? Then, too, the actor pays hid own year'9cami»ien is suicidal. Darby O'Brien carue day, that he prefers to go to New York, for then h and League championship game* among themselvcfl hotel bills while on the road, and if he turns up the Metropolitan Club a year ago from the Denve would he given a chance at first batse, while Boge could come to an end, or hare an interlude until later, drunk at any time it is not a fine, but a discharge. Club at a salary of $1,400, and after a season of prove Connor, wnom he says is a first-class in fielder, wuul and the two organization1* come together in a regular success aigus a^ain for $1,900. Then conies the n^ws o probably be transferred across the diamond and sta schwJnle of interchanged tiames for the general chara- Your average base ball player draws a salary of ton these other Northwestern players being secured for sue tioned at third base. I am afraid Paul will not pionahip, (he interest might properly be expected to dollars a day, Sundays include!, yet he carelessly absurd sums. This comparison will give your rea New Yurk'a first base men next season, or so long revlvo throughout the whole country, tho attendance makes hirmolf sick, or in some way by his own fault arme ideaa of the growth of the craze. But you &'>ger remains in his present condition. be whnt it wns in tbe early part of the season and th* becomes incapable of playing good ball, and then how the salaries of these men as announced are not rea Pat D&uley, tho clever little catcher and genera finaiiciHl rciurnj for the season be Increased tit* does howl about tyranny and injustice if hid £10 but have been swelled to tickle the vanity of tbe ne player of last year's team, Is by no meant) a a;*n-five shari the last of tbe season, hut all reaain is In game, sit down to dinner and eat as if they were about tiona to go uuil^nied, as it ia in them to give th of Dyuamunraph stock, whijh was put upon th favor of their coming to a close so aa to allow another to cut Icose from civilization, and they were taking amounts, for the result of either pliasn of the caao wi* market at ITT31) per sli&re and has advanced a-i high as utorchange of games of the Association with Itself advantage of th«ir last chance at a good m-al. Soup, be to push up the already unreasonable demands of th 99 and §10, John Ru.sseli Young, of Philadelphia, and tho League with itself. For you sec, in the in­ fish, roast beef, corn beef and cabbage, bakod beaus, older players. the provident of tho company. terim, AD Association club and a League clnh may C potatoes, tomatoes, cottage pudding, icecream, Hoy, the uew outflulder engaged to play her hare done bet»er in the Inter-Association games thaa watermelon, nuts and coffee. A little order like that My personal observations hare been that base ba although detif aud U'uub, is said to be capable it did in its own bo ly; miy have oven done better cat efu!ly attended to, they get up from the table, put salaries are most unreasonably unequal. There ar making a pocuii ir sound to indic'ito to his asocial than the clubs which .iro ahoad in percentage for th* on their uniform, drive out to the grounds and expect playora in every club wbo get twice as much for th tbut ho will take care of certain ball* coming his wa> Association or League pennant add may In the mean* to play good ball, and in two hour* earn those 910. services they render as that which is paid to son) The old Providence contingent is rapidly disappear time have actually develop*^ more strength than tt And if their eyesight is groggy and their nerves un- other player of the team who is worth tho moat mone; Ing from the Senatorial ranks. had before, so then the ultimata champion- Htesvty, they can't explain it. Dil it ever occur to any Thore should be a standard of values to a base ba A local euthudia^t suggest a that the home manag> fbip in either body would e'ill be an un­ of THE SPOUTING LIFE readers why H is that bdll player's services just as there ! to other useful com meiitahoulil, if pxuibl*, socur« the services of th certainty, which new feature would again awaken players us ml ly do EO much better at home than mo'litieg. But how shall it be reacheJ? once great Radbouru, who, with his old catcher Gilli enthusiasm throughout tse country. If such abroad? One reason, and tbe chiefest, is that they do gan b&hiud, would constitute a formidable baf'.ery ft a course should ever be adopted, a regular gchedul* not have the opportunity at home to gormandize that I am not surprised that now playors will not sign 18S8. Mr. Ilcwltt, who heard the suggestion, quittl sbotil.J be prop»rod for the whole ac'ic-mo, with settled they find on the road. Very few ball players are without 8r*t receiving a good chn'tk of ad vane remarked that he was uot looking for auy more vote percentage or gnarncte* profit* to all participating sea fed at their home table before a cuisine temptation money. Tho sjs'era of trying playors pretty mn;h as ran8 just now. cliibs, «o that the public mind co'iW be prepared, u ft such as I have named above. a man tries on shoes in a shoe store is not encounig The Chicago Club has filc'd a formal cUlm to tb TIOW is for the regular Leagne and Association xamO*. in a; to the new recruit. He feels ?afer if h*» ban foi services of Clarke, whom the Indianapolis mtna Why flhonld not tome such jcherua b* tried for on* It may sound somewhat severe, but I here assert or five hundred dollars of the $2,000 down in hi meut auDouaced.as having contracted with them. toaaou? Not much could potsiMv be loBt, for th* that half the hurtful intemperance among ball players pocket b'v-foro this trial begins. Some clubs, you kuow appears that the facts In thin case are al;n >at Identica g.'trace would certainly draw us vdl ft« the later gamM is not an over-indulgence in liquor. Thore is more get a reputation for trying new material: the Clevi wi;h the Elmer Fostfr-Ncw York cas**, and therefor awing themacive.1, and the strmgegt probability to bad playing done and more service lost to clubs by in- laiidsand Met-t for instance. During the last mouth o Chicago seems to have a just claim to Cliirke. that they would draw like a house afire. tcmpton wilt be gla.t to aoe th» end of it, which occur among ball players so commonly aro sides » five-hand red-dollar bonus for signing. I au K.cUtton will rnturn to tho percont'igo ayatem ia dia so bere goes vocr corre«i*ciid«Jt (not to blank, but) toj t;-*ceil directly to intemperate eating, which b occa- not unrpriaod that Brother Brunell aod Jiuiiai? Wil recoipU* Uci 6 THE LIFE.

and big Sam Smith, of this city, who recently signed at last to have a professional base ball club hero next with the Rentnckiaus. If Smith holds dowu the HUB HAPPENINGS. eadoD. Membership has been secured in tbe Illinois BASE BALL. initial bag regularly he will be obliged to hit the ball Central Inter-state League which includes six strong often and ha d. It i« safe to predict, however, that Tlie Trouble Ovor the New Grand Stand— clubs from Illinois, ai:d Dubuqilfl and Davenport from Smith will 611 the bill. Dilator in ess in Signing Players, Etc. Iowa. A capital stock of over 50,000 hai already bean Dave Foutz \VM the happiest man In St. Louh last BOSTON, Nov. 4. Editor SPORTING Lire: subscribed here and officers elected for Ihe ensuing FROM ST. LOUIS. Sunday George MUUHOD, of cou^e, excepted. He did year, W. H. Lucas, formerly of Dulnth, being chosen not play iu tbe last game, but he was around in the Sixty thousand dollars for a grand stand! There mttnager. A strong te4m will be put in the field an.d The I^ist Game of the Season—Probable crowd with a ''killing" suit of clothes on his manly is one thing very noticeable about our triumvirs. Daveuport should ttaud well up in the race. CImages in the Browns Next Season — form, and OQ his head he wore a a plug hut. D-ive When they go into a thing they go into it all smiled whtn t approached him and congratulated Tim New £»t. I.onis Member of the West­ him over. Last winter they carried out the king­ THE WORLD'S CHAMPIONS. upun his fine appearance, aud in my congratulatory pin of deals in baseball hustling. "Good things ern League—Chat With Flayers, Etc. remarks I mentioned the "tile." "You remarked in ST. Louis, Nov. 3. Editor SPOUTING LIFE: one of you letters in THE SPOBTINO LIFE during the come high," as Capt. "Kell" said to me when The Great Team Disbanded Until the The Browns aud Chicago combination brought summer,' said Dave, "that I would pitch the la?t he signed the Boston contract at Poughkeepsie. Rubiiis Nest Again Manager Manning as the season to a close in this city last Sunday, and game of the season, and that I A ould wear a plug hat And that is just what our directors have realized a Hustler—News Notes. I do not believe that the most ardent admirers in tho IK>X. I did not want to make you out lUr, sn since they began to build their new pavilion DETROIT, Nov. 3. Editor SPORTING LIFE: here I am with tho plu< hat." Com lake y and Ed they don't call of the game in St. Louis regret it, the termina­ WiUittmson both objectt-d to Dave wearing the high them grand stands any more. The greatest bise ball toam on e:irth flashed its tion of the worJt's championship souring on hat iu the game, so Dave would not pitch ftt all. When the big threo decided to remove tho old presence on Detroitors for a few days after the tome of their at.-'Uiachs. Neither nine played with Aud while speaking of Foutz,it reminds me that the stand they swore by all that's great and good final game at St. Louis, and then disbanded for much effort, ad the weather waa uncomfortably Browns' big pitcher fooled all of his friends very that they would have the "finest in the land." the season. The members feel entitled to a iiicoly this fall. All of Dave's acquaintances were And they are g'>iug to have it. What is more, rest. They have played biill for eight out of cold. King and Kyan were the opposing under the impression that he would take a wife to pitchers. The former was touched up pretty California with him this fall, but he departed single- they are going to pay dearly for it, too. I don't twelve mouths of the present year, and are a lively, but the majority of the hits were made handed, much to tho surprise of every one. mean by that they did not expect to pay for it. trifle fatigued. AH but six have at this writing in the latter part ot the game, after the Browns Big Fred Carrol 1, of the Pittsburg team, caught In Not at all. They are perfectly willing to pay gone to their winter resorts. Bennctt and were sure ot a victory. Ryan was "slugged" Sunday's game, and be looked natural in his old for good things. But they did not intend to lay out White live here, and Dunlap, Conway, Thomp­ pot it ion behind thM stick. Tbe Pitt.-burg Club was more than the salary-Hat for a year of the highest- son and Hanlon are pretty hard, and the champions could no doubt always a great drawing card in St. Luuis, as they gen­ priced tt-itia in the country. That is where they got still in the city. Dunny nave hit his curves harder than they did had erally put np a good game of ball, and tbe crowd into It a little more than all over, but they never cry and Pete leave for Philadelphia to-morrow. they desired to do so. Kyan had only five wild recognized Fred as soon as he took his position, and "quits," and will carry out their original intentions to Richardson is at Utioa, Kowe at Buffalo, Big pitches. The final score was H to 6 in favor of he was given quite an ovation. the letter, even if the bili U juat double what they had Dan at Wappingers Falls, Gets in Chicago, the champion?. GeorgoJaVGinnis, the old Brown Stocking pitcher, anticipated. Baldwin in Hastings andTwitchell in Columbus. umpired last Sumiav'rf game between the Browns and That is what comes of giving first-class home talent Charley and Mrs. CHANGES 15 THE BROWNS. Chicago combination. George's St. Louis friends aro the cold shoulder and employing imported ideas. Ganzel left last Monday for There is considerable talk about the coming positive tiiat he would make a good umpire, and they It idu t so much the money just now. There was the Pacific slope. Mrs. Ganzel's parents live at want him to apply tor a position on the Association no use of whiuin^ when they found out that instead Oakland, and a visit to theui is the prime ob­ hanges in the Br«wns for next year. There or Lta^ue st iff next acaaou. will no doubt be it few changes, and the natives of $30,000 tliey had «ot to lay out $00,000. But that ject of tbe journey. Charley will, however, Prcdident Von der Ahe says that "Buggy" Halllday was only the beginning of the trouble. There are combine hns'oees with pleasure and pity ball with tlio will be startled when the trades that are now wili play here next season with cither the Browns or scores of excellent architects in Boatou, and I'll war­ Hart combination. Duulap intends to play band ball hanging fire are consummated. All of the talk Western League team. DCS Moines claims tue con­ rant that my good friends Messrs. Soden, Billing and this winter in the Quaker City iu ordtfr to keep in that has been going on in regard to Bushong trary. Conapt with this very minute that one of th«m had condition for next season. YouDg Lyons has the making of a first-class ball drawn the plans for the new Suuth .End pavilion, and going to this club, Foutz to that and Caruthers player m him. He covers a gieat dual of ground and that tho Philadelphia gentleman who got the job had JIMMY MANNING A3 A HUSTLING MANAGER. laid Welch to otherd is merely guess work. he hits the ball like an old-timer. He is a little uer- been iu China when they decided lo build. He will Jimmy Manning, more handsome and hearty than While I do not claim that I am able to get any vuus in handling tho ball, but he would overcome this be be re to-morrow, and I should like to see the fun ever, beamed on Detroilera. Jioimy has developed more news out of President Von der Ahe than in a short time. I hope he will be given an oppor­ when he goes out to the grounds wittt the triumvirs. into a first-class manager aud is on u hunt for young the local scribes, I do claim that up to within tunity to show what there is in him. They have cot forgotten >et that he told them tho bluod. He has already got a t^ain for KHUH.IS City One of the Browns' new players hails from Wheel­ plans as accepted couid be built from for $3(1,000. next season that willmakcitliingo bum in that l^agtlo » few days ago no move had been made to trade ing, W. Ya. His name is Charles Nicholsou. If he is Their lowest bid was fftiO.GOO but that is of secondary and 10 blill on the look-out. His team so far is as fol­ or sell any of the above-mentioned players. To­ just a* good as Glasacock whose home Is also In account now. The architect has teen Buuuuobtd lows: Cartwright, tho New Orleans slugger, first ba*e; day it is different, and by the time spring rolls Whe*ling tbe St. L->uis public will congratulate Yon here now to explain some problems in tbe construction. Ardoer, second base; Munuiug, short stop; Johnson, round again tbere will be several important der Ahe on his selection. Two copies of the plans were sent on. From one third base; Hussamer, right neld; Bradley, left field; changes Why h it that Baruie's head troubles BO many base the ma*ooa put in the foundation aud the framing and he is looking for a centre fielucr. His catchers in the ranks of the present champions ball writerc? Let np, b >ys, is my advice. It is a tender waa made from the other. Evt-rythiug weut well are Gunaon, Reynolds and WelU, (the latter a New of the Association. It is not President Von der sjK>i 1 am there myseK, or almost there,'and I will until they got ready to put the framing on ihe foun­ Orleans boy) and his pitchers Conway, a brother of Abe's purpose to weaken his team, but he will fight quicKerthau a wiuk if anyone refers in objec­ dation. The two parts wouldn't go together. I havn Pete, SwarUnl aud McCuirthy. It was a singular keep ir, just as strong as ever. He is now after tionable terms to my crockery head. it straight from the scene that there have been no coincidence that Jimmy had hardly readied town another good catcher, and one of the best in- So PaUy Cahill fans been trying to twirl the sphere Rialin tunes .-mn^ there tlin week. To-msrrow this when Charley CauH>aii, the great fielder of tho New flelders that wears a oniform will probably out in the laud of grapes aud pears. Patsy id a imported Philadelphia architect will try to pour oil Orleans team aud a Detroit boy, should also aiTive dance gritty little Mick, and he will not a!!ow himself to on the troubled waters and explain how to put aaven home. Charley has had some very llatterin^ offors, around in Gleasou's old tramping ground next year. be knocked out of the box, no matter how hard he but has held off. It is well known that The cify is howling for new faces, and they will no inch pofitc on six inch founations, or somettng of that President toubt is pounded. tort. The next time anything is built for A. H. Steams has had his eye on the bjy and seriously con­ have their wishes gratified. Arlie Latham's mother, accompanied the Browns' Soden & Co., h im? Uleut'will h*vd the cUl. Jmt templated making him a member of the Dstroit team. ODR WESTERN LEAGUE CLUB third barman to the Pacific coa-st. Arlie is the very keep yuur telescope** pointed this way and see it I However, C-invau's offors have been so lar^e, and as In now an asmred fact, uud Manager Tom Lottna is picture ot bis mother, and, he is very much devoted haven't got that about right. there was no prospect of his playing regularly in the fcow doiug the *4ra8sle" act for players. S-jvera! good to her. Nobody signed yet that is nobody's contract is Detroit Club, it is probible that soni3 other team will ion have alcandy b^eu signed for the new club and Just ID the way of a quiet tip, I'll Bay that the eiven out. The boys must be all flush this fall. get him, aDd, unless all the signs fail, before. Jim:uy a few of the Browns will be transferred to the new next time we get at the Detrotts well, the fur will More so, in fact, than they are out iu Chkago. When Manning leaves Detroit he will have the Italian League. Gltuwon may play in tbe new team and fly, but I hope it will not bo our team's fur, as they I heard that Ed WUliamaon had fixed things up with count's signature to a Kausas City contract. Campau apt a in it, and Knouff aud Hudson, as well as Lyons, have none to spare. Sp.tKliug for another yenr, I was greatly surprised. will be a valuable man for any club. will very likely be found there. The money Charles Power, th« pitcher and umpire was In the Ed is a follow who generally knows what he is about, NOTK3. to organize and back th« new venture, has city last Sunday, with the Chicago combination. and when he went into the Brotherhood I thought ho Jimmy Manning goes to Loa Angeles to play with been put nji by President You dor Ahe, Charley Charley was at the head of the White Stocking ag­ would be one of the smuuche^t to stand by it. I met the club there thu coming winter, but will turn up iu GomiBkey and Tom Loft us, and it Is said that these gregation, and he will accompany tbe team to San President Soden to-day, and whan I brought the m-it- Kansas City early in tlie spring. Kanias City people three gentlemen own share and share alike, but it FraLcisco as its manager. Power's family live iu ter up, he explained it In tbis way: "Probably Wil- think there is no one would be safe to bet that Yon der Aho owns about St. Louis, and he> killed two birds with one stone lidomm got strapped. Wanted sume m.'iiey an 1 like Manning and he- has the visited his relatives, and held freedom of the city. He is the right sort of a boy to half the stock, and Loftus aud Conmkey the other the managerial reins Spaiding wouldn't give it to him until he had signed tie to. half. The giin^e will be played at Sportsman's Park, at tbe same time. Cbarley is an old newspaper mau another year's contract. If the Brotherhood wants to Campau waa much pleased with the Crescent City and the schedule will be so arranged that it will and a printer by trade, and that he will make friends succeed they ou,ht to take care of their men when and his treatment there, but the financial inducements ot conflict with the Association datea. The new on the Southern trip, as well as iu 'Frisco, goes tlie> get strapped. They ought to have a fund the were not enough to induce him to remain. Inb ought to do well in St. Louis, and it will, if without saying. same a* tho Knights of Labor do." President Steams thinks of making Frank Schie- the tames are not one-sided. President Yon der Emmett Seery, the hard-hitting outfielder of the It ia very eviiieut that our chunhy, good-natured back the substitute member of the Detroit Club. Ahe was asked the other day whether the new club Indianapolis team, has arrived in the city aud he will preside')t ba^ an iiea that it was a caso of necessity Frank is a general player of great merit and a free Iron Id be run- as a feeder to the Browns, and he probably remain here until time to report in tho with Williamsou. Job a Morrill and Joo Hornuagare hitter. He would like to join the Detroits. promptly answered "that the Western Club would be spring. Eni. will pass the long winter evenings play­ the most prominent members of the Brotherhood in Some club wanted to buy Sam Thompson's release. adidtiDCt organization, and would have nothing to do ing his favorite game, chess, at which hd is quite an Bostou at present. Juhn is not inclined to talk about President Stearus inquired of the would-be purchasers With the Browua." However, if the new club de- expert. the organization. Anyone who is acquainted with if they had $20,000 in loose change in their inside veat lops a good player or two. it is »afe to say that the Robert Cam t hers will no as far afl New Orleans Juhn knows that he i* very apt to keep his ideas to pocket. Kowns* president will purchase said "cracks," even if with the Br-jwus and then he will return to Chicago himself. He sat in toy office with Tim Murnan the "We'd be ID a fix if Dunlap was to leave us and he is obliged to^pay the purchase money'over to him- via. St. Louis. It would do Caruthers good to winter other day, and after reading s >m<» base ball gossip he Bicherdaon elf. Exhibition games in the spring between Uie two in California, and now that he has the chance to go broke out with: "AU tnis stuff about the Brotherhood should be disabled," mused President luba would be a good drawing card. there without auy expense he ought to embrace it. makes me laugh. You read about our asking more Stearns. And Jack Boyle; he will return from New Orleans, Billy Malone, Detroit's fine colored ball player, who •EORQB TEBEAU, CINCINN ATl'S LEFT FIELDER, tbau we ought to expect to get, and criticisms on what has just ended a successful After Caruthers and Boyle leave the team tbe catching we intend to demand. What foolishness. How can season with the Cuban VM in the city during the past week visiting his rela- will Giants, has returned to Detroit. Maloae used to be ttrea and friends. George was accompanied by his all be doue by "Doc" Banhong, the old reliable, they ^criticise whut we want when they don't know tbe mascot of the Wolverines. Vile and child. "Well, I am torry that the Browns and the pitching wilt be attended to by Fonu and what it H? All that has been wrttten about tho de­ Soliloquy by Dan O'Leary: "I am unable to com- King, and these two players will also alternate in right mands of the Brotherhood is pure guess work." Drebend why I, Daniel w»re downed in the world's championship," ho re- field. Walter Buruham has more than had his hands fnll O'Leary, with ability, sobriety taarked in a conversation. "I was under the Imp res- Dug Crothers, who pitched during the past season thh wee"k. Ten days ago became down from Wor­ and many other virtues, am permitted to sit on the lion that the Association champion* would put up an for bench and do the Micawber act while others grab on excellent game aud show the Leaguers jnet where the the S>racuse Stars and the EHU Claire Club, has cester and hia mail has _been coming* to my all around mo. 'Tis strange, passing strange;" aud he returned to ttie city and he will winter here with his office. It la all in response to a three line para­ relapse 1 into a reverie. ftrong club* played, but in this I was mistaken. Our family. Dug has secured a situation in the tax col­ graph in THE SPORTING LIFE, aud since last Mon­ It is a tact that Dan has not team to a man thought that the Browns would win lector's touched auy exhilarating beverages for lo, these many the series, aud they would have won, too, had they office aud he draws about 8100 per month. He day morning I have handed over to him over a months. is a first-class accountant. He will play ball again hundred letters. In the two weeks since the item Secretary Bob be«n playing their usual game. The Browns did not next season, but he has not made up his mind as to appeared in THK SPORTING LIFE, Manager Burnbam Leadley settled np with the Detroits play iu their best form during the last half of the sea- where he will go. He has always been in a hurry to has received a few over two hundred letters, which Monday, and they departed with some very snug ion, yet we were in hopes that they would pull them- Big a sums. Elves together and'do' the Strait City lad*, and I'll in years gone by, but this year he will take mat­ are either applications or recommendations of friends Dnnlap having been charged with a desire to get t If they ever come together again the Browns will ters slow. He Is a good pitch-T. interested m "prum-siug" players. Some oi the let­ awav from Detroit, has the following to say : "I ot be left In the lurch. Have I signed with Cincin­ Tha last time that Caruthers was paid off the sum of ters are very amusing. Every applicant is "dead don't mind being criticised if there is any truth in $110 was deducted from his pay, this being token off sure" he would suit, and moat of them would rather it, but when a metn, nati for next season? I have not, nor will I sign tbere for the time that he was in Chicago during the sum­ play ia Worcester than any other place in the ungrateful remark is put in­ tonleea I am paid my figure. I am going to Denver mer. When the check was handed to Caruthers after country. to my mouth, without my having uttered a word m a few weeks, where two good positions await last Sunday's of it, it makes me mad all over. Why, just look at toe one ID a railroad office and one in garae, the great pitcher became angry "Walter, the Hustler" la gathering the wheat from the ca^e. What possible reason could I have for large mercantile house. I like tbe city of Cincin­ and vowed that the trick would coat Yon der Ahe jugt the chaff. He has five men nailed for n«:.t season. wanting to get away from Detroit? Can any man $8,000. His meaning by this remark is easily under­ Two of these are catchers, Briggs aud Derby, the of aenae, after taking nati, Its people and the team that represents that city, stood. He said at one time that he would pay £8.000 clever little back stop of the Newarks. For the in­ into consideration the treat­ ** Wi uoSwituBittUuiug all this I am sorry that I ever for his own release, but now he probably intends to field he has secured Meioter, once of the Meta, for ment I have received here, accuse me of making vat my name to an Association contract, I would quit such a remark. 1 never in my lite played, ball much rather play in one of the minor leagues. There tbe dinmotid and thereby keep Yon der Abe from second, aud Sbeehan for third. Harry Wheeler ia with a nicer lot of men, and I am not aware V but very little difference In the salary, and it Is realizing on the sale of his release. JOK PEICHARD. the only outQelder signed a* yet. There are some of any ill feeling between a single one of tench pleasanter to be in a small city. I wrote to more good ones comiug. them anJ myself. I never in my life waa treated bet­ both Oliver Tebeau (my brother) and Sam Smith and BEATEN BY A PICKED NINE. SPOKES PROM THK HtTB. ter by a base ball management than I havo been by Advised them to remain in the Western League and New England has been a good school for young that of the Detroit Club. I never played ball in a pt the National League and American Association The Philadelphia Combination Surprised players. If some one don't tie Tim Human up, he city or for a people I liked so well. In fact, I am alone. But Oliver has aigned with Chicago and Smith at Denver—Club News. will have all the best of them turned into Western more than satisfied. Now why, in tho name of com­ has attached his signature to a Louisville contract. DEMVER, Col., Oct. 31. Editor STORTING cowboya next season. D»y before yesterday he mon sense, should I say I wanted to get away from Both ot theao boys wilt be obliged to play great ball or LIFE: A more surprised lot of ball players have jumped ont to Lawrence and before he left that town, Detroit? I did not say so. I do not want to get away. they will have nothing to do but draw a salary next young Bradley was engaged for Jimmy Manning's The assertion that I said I did is an untruth." eason. Smith will have to do some good hitting or he not been seen in many a day than were the Kansas City team. The young players here have Detroit is filling up with local talent returning from will find either Hecker or Kerins holding down the Phillies yesterday when they run up against got the Western craze. Several other cluba were the diamond fields on which they have struggled. Initial bag, aud he can look on either from the grand our "scrub" team. Odds were offered 10 to 2 on after Bradly, but Jimmy Manning, with the help of Among the number are Tommy McMahon, from tand or the players' bench. I would advise all young the Phillies without any takers. A better veteran Tim, left them all. Bloomington; E.I. Stapleton, Billy Collier and Myer bla>ers to remain in the minor leagues until they are . Frank So-jly fj here, straight from Oshkosh. He Robinson, from Kalamazoo, aud Frank Scbiebeck, well seasoned." game than that played by the home team has says Minm-ayo'ie wants him and so does Omaha. If from Dulutb, MAT. never been seen in this city, and the greatest the former does the right thing on terms he will go JOHN M'PHEB, there, but he may turn up in man in Denver to-day is young Bates, or Omaha. When he SANDUSKY REORGANIZED. better known in base ball circles as "Biddy," arrived "Duffy," who held the visitors down to five hits called in to see me he had contracts In his pocket fa St. Lonta last Sunday morning from Cincinnati, signed by Lovctt and Tommy McCarthy. And, by and left Sunday evening with the Browns and Chicago and three phantoms, whilst Viau, the crack the way, Tommy has signed two contracts. But New Officers Elected and Several Players Ootnbiuaticn for (he South anil Pacific Coast. Mac pitcher of tbe Northwestern League, was it won't be any Foster racket. The way of Signed. did not play in Sunday's game, and the crowd was touched for twenty-one hits with a total of It was. Tommy accepted terms from Von der Ahe, SANDCSKY, 0., Oct. 31. Editor SPORTIXQ disappointed, as he was advertised to play second for thirty-four bases. The Phillies were outplayed but heard Lothiiig about a contract, although he LIFE: Tbe Sandusky Base Ball Co. elected the the champions. To the quontlon how's everything in at every point excepting in base-running, and waited several days. When Manager Seely came Cincinnati, McPhee answered: *'Lovely! Every mem­ along, McCarthy signed hia Minneapolis contract, following officers: Andrew Wherle, Jr., presi­ ber of the team, as well as Manager Schmelz aud in this particular they gave us the finest exhi­ and no sooner had he done that, than YoA der Ahe'a dent; R. E. Schuck, vice president; H. A. Lock- President Stern, were in the best of spirits at the close bition ever seen in our city. The rankest part of the contract came to time. So Tommy signed that too. wood, secretary; J. C. Hauser, treasurer; direc­ of the season. Our position in tbe race made the boys game waa the effort of one Madden, who tried to um­ Seely does not expect to be able t In that notch. I believe n»w that if we had no control. We all have our failings had had be'ter luck with our pitchers during the first The honors of the game belong to Beckley and Toss. ind of the season tbere would not have been as big a gap The former in six times at bat mudu six tnse hits, one OFFICIAL LIST. there are worse men than our ex-manager. Jimmy of tbem a triple, and two homo runs, while the latter came here a few days ago in the interest of the Colum­ between us and the Browns a* there was when tho Record of Engagements and Releases eason was finished. The team to a man appre­ captured everything that came to centre field. In of bus Club, after Chrismao and Strotheic; from here he ciated the fact that we were playing great bail at the speaking ot young "Duffy," he is destined to become Players Under the National Agreement. was to go to Tiffin to nail Rime. Well, Jimmy got one of the leading pitchers of the country. Manager badly left, aa we bagged all three, while our ex-hustler end of the season, and in fact during the whole of the Appended will be found a Hat of players signed pason, and there is a irenoral feeling in the club that Jim Hart will keep his eye on hU future record and was visiting friends. In andition to the above we we will play good ball again next season and gobble him for some of the League teams. Score: and released b; the various clubs under the have contracts with Jimmy Hewer, Billy Eastou, John mate the team that wins the pennant DENVER. AB.H.B. P. A.. K| PHILA. AD. d. B. P. A.B National Agreement. This list is official, as no Ryau aud 1'hil RoutcliOe. Applications come in by Beckley, If... 63610 2jWood.lb..... 632 0 0 tho score, but we are going a little slow in filling our hunlle to ppt thero. We will be lec-md to name is entered thereon except by sanction of team. If we can reach what we want, we pull it none in the pitcher'* box next season, and behind tho McSorley,2b6 11011 f ogarty, cf... 421 2 0 the secretaries of the various base ball leagues: plate we will be jtut a* strong as ever. No, I do not Phillips, as... 6 250 Malvey, 3b.. 6110 0 1 down, too, quick witness the array cf talent already think th.t Corkhill will leave the Cincinnati team. Straub, Ib... 6 1 2 11 McGuire, c.. 6 0 0 8 5 1 NATI \L LEAGUE. signed. Wonder if Columbus and Wheeling will But isn't he a corker? And besides his excellent qual­ Ryan, rf...... 6121 Irwin, ss..... 6 321 1 0 Detroit—Henry Gruli. , K. E. SutclifTe, Ed Bcatln. break the aalary limit rule. To a man up the tree it ities as a ball player he is one of the nicest men that VOBS, cf...... 6234 Foster, 2b..... 4223 1 1 Chicago Hugh Dafiv, (.'. E. lloover, 0. R. Brjnan. appeal's as though there was no limit, and if the Ohio wears a uniform. It would brcajt our hearts lo have McAndr's,3b 4111 Viau, "p...... 400 0 12 0 IndimvipMt—tl. I). Buckley, Win. H. Clark. League does not get strangled by the enormous salaries Top" s«'ld, ftii'l I *lo ntt believe that auyono could Wilson, c..... 420 9 00 IVrson, rf.... 4001 New Yurk— M. J. Slattery, E. N. Uraue, E. B. Foster, paid or onerev], it will die a natural death m one year. put up emmih money to got him. That's a greit Duffy, p...... 511 0 90 Andrews, If.. 4002 E. E. Cleveland. Slick a coupling-pin here. Mansfield suggesta a four outfield Co: klilll, Tcb»au and Nicol -md our infield Total...... 47142127 156 Total...... 40 ft 8 27 2~L 4 Washington—W. E. Hoy, W. Wllmot, M. J. Murray, months' schedule to save expenses. It won't work. H. Wright, John Irwin. The boys are kicking on five mouths' contract?. Some (second excfpte-i) is a hard one to be:»t. You ought to Denver...... 10200370 1 14 of them expect us to play ball on the ice. It will cer­ have bec-n in Cincinnati the other day when the team Philadelphia...... 0 2201160 0 11 AMKRICAX ASSOCIATION. tainly bo presented Manager Schmelz with a silver U-a s Tvice. Earned runs Denver 6, Philadelphia 1. Two-base Athktic—W. J. Sullivan, L. Biorbaucr, T. J. Poor- a cold day when wo do. We congratulate Billy The secret wa3 kept iu the club, and this fact was one hits Philliiw, Straub, Irwin. Three-base hits Yos-f, man, H. D. Storey, G. A. Towusend, T. S. Mann. Clark upon his success. Ditto Aoaon for his great head of the best features of the presentation. Qua was McSorley, Foster, Beck ley. Home runs Beckley 2. Brooklyn— W. D. O'Brien, W. U. Holbert, Al Mays, in knowing a bail player, when he aees one. J. C. H. completely knocked, out. He had the worst case of Double plays Mnlvey, Foster, Wood; Fogarty, Wood. E. Cnnnlnarham, Ed. silch. razzio-dazzl" that I ever looked at. He could neither First on balls Off Viau 3, off Duffy 2. Hit by pitcher Baltimore—C. Fulmer, S. E. Shaw, Wm. Shindle, Jos. The Ex-Champions Could Not Win. move nor spt:ak. Hi* kindness of heart was shown Fogarty, Wilson, McAudriea. Passed balls Wilson J. Summers. here a-* ever) one could see that his heart had crawled 3, McGuire 2. Struck out McSorley 3, Phillijw, Vosa Oincitmali—T. J. Mnllane, Elmer Smith, Wm. Hart, The old Metropolitan team that won the »p into hi* neck aud that he wa-* trying his best to 2, Forson 2, Wilson 2, Andrews, McGuire 2, Wood, L*on Vian, W. W. Carpenter. J. A. McPhee, W. T. American Association championship in 1881 iwalluvv if again. Was SchmeU well liked by the Duffy, Viau, ^Straub, McAndries, Irwin. Umpire Serad, Hugh Nicol, J. W. Keeuati, II. Kappel. came together, with the exception of Reip- boys? Indeed be was. While he w>is firm he was at Madden. LoHixville—John A. Kerind, Gay Hecker, Thomas schlager, Sunday, Oct. 30, and played a game of the same time as kind as a, man cdandy baae-stealers, and won Sage, Jos. Quinn, D. Stearns, W. J. Van Dyko, W. 0. Senators...... 02000 1 3 Ch-irlty Shirt-3, tho crack loft fielder of the Strauss the applause of the vast audience by their daring base- Alvord, Wm. M. Traffl«y. Metropolitans...... 01110 x—3 nine, will pluv with one of tho minor league teams running. BOXY. Chicago— Fred Lange, D. E. Dugdale, K. J. Henjrle, H. Earned runi Senators 1. Firat on errors Senators oext year. With a little experience Charley will be a C. Long, Jao. Cngan, J. E. Dunn, Geo. Books, J. E. 2. Mete 2. Struck out Senators 3, Mete 2. Home run goo*) man. Dallis, Eugene Moriarity, L. N. Schoeneck. Hopkins. Double play Brady, Orr, Hankinson. The night that George Mnnson was married, and The Same Old Tale, Probably. Kamia City—]. R. Johnson, J. H. Manning, J. B. Wild pitches Stuib 1, Lynch 1. Passed balls Tracy fully two hours after the ceremony had been per­ Tho highest priced player in the Association, Gunaon, P. B. Swartzel, C. L. Reynold?, Jas. Conwav, 3. Collins 1. Umpire Mr. IJart. formed, At lie Latliata rushed up the front steps of the Caruthers, gives it out as a fact that he will re­ Jake Wella, El. Cartwrigit, Jos. A, Ardaer, Juo. A. white mansion with a stand of flowers almost as large tire from base ball. He is quoted as saying: McCarty. Spread of u the dressing room dt Sportsman's Park, and, being Base Ball Vernacular. Informed iliat the ceremony wus over he said that he "Ou November 10, I will quit the base ball profes­ HORTHWKSTEBH LEAGUE. The language of the National game has becomo so did not care, ho intended to present the fiural offering sion forever. I know that people will my that this is CWUfoA P. O'CuuQell, W. B. Burdick, Joe Miller. familiar all over tho country that it may now be said anvbow. He h"d bought it aud paid for it, and a bluff of mine for the reason that on other occasions OHIO LEAGUE. to belong to the vernacular of the States. This fact Geurgjjiiubt bavo it. Ho rod red tj the gentlemen's I have made the same assertion, but this time I am in Mansfield— F. H O'Brien. was strikingly illustrated during the visit of tbe Presi­ out r^om, took off his overcoat and plug hat, and de- earnest, and nothing on earth will deter mo from doing Wlteel'Mf— A. 0. B'jckoiiberger, B. Van Sant, B. J. dent to the Western cities. While the crowd were cendt-d to the parlor and made his little speech acd just as I say. On the day named my brother and 1 Staplttou, J. Stenzel, K. J. Delehanty, Thos. Flanni- awaiting tbe arrival of the presidential party at Kan- rttitud (rum the house as hastily as he had entered. will open au iron house en Luke street, Chicago. My gan. aas City, like all such crowdV, when the appointed time Arliu's "bo'iquet" was lost in tlie shuffle, as the floral brother has been in the heavy hardware business with ixmAusluj—Goo. Bhuo, H. B. Chrisman, M. Sclicll, for the train to come in had passed they became im­ offi rings were 'he grandest ever seen iu St. Louis. Kimbark & Co., for th* p;ist ten years, and leaves them P. J. Boutcliife, Jno. Byn, Jno. Euton, Jas. H. Heuer. patient. Now, under similar circumstances, an Eng­ Biily Alvord will again pi03- with Des Moines next t*> u;o in business OH hia owu hook. I know it will be lish or Irish crowd would have got up some row or Mason. Billy ia now in tho city. He sajs that Des hard work for me to quit the diamond. I not only Released From Reservation. other just to paas away time, but the Kansas City Bloiuea will huve tho like the ftamo, but the salary offered me Is very large throng quietly contended them-elves with uttering winning toam. Possibly; but and tempting, but at tho same time my people want By Philadelphia—Thos. F. Gunning. one <>r two other clubs will have something to say By ClevtlMd—lna. M. Toy, Jas. Say. phrases of the ball field, aud began calling out "time," about tl at. me to go in business, and I will follow their wishes." "play ball," ''stait the game, umpire,'1 etc., wh:ch all By Metropolitan—Paul B. Radford, W. D. O'Biien, ot tbem understood. When the party Biz Mike Forle, who led the Southern League first W. H. Holbert, A. C. Mays. did arrive and (»B*mi0n, is still in the city and unsigned. Mike is a CHAULEY RADHCUBN, with his wife, lias arrived at his the portly form of President Cleveland waa seen, aa he f rs'-Hans man and the club tuat secures his services home iu Bloomington, 111., for the winter. He ro- stood on tho j'lattorm, aomeoae called out "Give m a will bo in.lrig tuck. ceutly told a reporter that unless the present systeu The Davenport Club Organized. base bit, Grover," another cried out "Judguioat, Mr. ..\ulonow has three good ra«a tliat rau be of buying and gelling pluycrs was abolished, that be; DAVENPORT, Ia., Ko». 1. Editor SPOKTISQ LIK: Umpire," and just such remark] were interspersed at ontbtuc ll&ckor *t>J Kt»-uis,'ha otd-tiuiorg, ' woulti"retli* frcm base lull aud engage ia busiatttt. After waiting «ud Ul&ing for several Beuonfwe ate during the President's speeches at each place. ISTov. 9. THE SPORTHSTO LIFE.

like to see everyday things on th« stage when Another company conld not stand the pressure, and Rowe, Lynn, 2d; J. H. Polhill, Atheni, 3d, and possible, and will probtbly be accompanied by George they are well mixed up in ft melodrama, and hae Collapsed. *'f!ie D^niinle's Daughter" Co. closed R. Brautley, Macon, last. Quarter-mile, pro­ its reason Oct. 29, at New Haven, Ct., on account of bad The brat race between DUB Galftnaugh and Harry THE STAGE. for auch people "Still Alarm" may offer some business. fessional William A. Rowe, Lynn, 1st, in 38s.; AQUATIC. H. C. Crocker, Naglee was ruwed over the Jower course of the Scbujl- interest. Barton Hill hu been released by Joseph Jefferson, Massachusetts, 2d, close up. Two ktll, Nov. 1, and resulted in an easy victory for th« so that he c^r; accept an engagement with Imre Kiralfy. miles, amateur W. E. Crist, Washington, 1st, INTERNATIONAL BOAT KACE. former. Galacuush rowed in a shell and Nuglo.^ in a FQQTLIGHT FLASHES. I am awfully sorry "Bellman" ia going to be Hiaplacem Mr. JedeiaOs's company will be filled by in 6m. 23 2-5s.; W. W. Wendell, Boston, 2d, the working bom. Naslee wag allowed three minntHgaod withdrawn, because it is without doubt one of C. B. Welies. race being well contested. Boys' race, half-mile The Proposed Invasion of England by the he made «bont ,500 yards iti that time. Gatanaugh The Debut of Mrs. Potter—Varying Opinion the best of MoCauH'a many successes. "The Messrs. French have purchased "Tii« Golden Fred Lewis, 1st, in 1m. 32s., Henry Grady, Yale Crew Growing In Favor. loot no time after hp got away, and when Cliettnut ad to Her Ability—The Prospects Ladder," street bridge wa« reached, he had decreased hh oppo­ for Ulti­ Begum" is to take its place an opera by by George R. Simi, which will be brought 2d. One mile, amateur W. W. Wendell, Boston, mate Success—The Local Staire—Pro­ out at the Globe Tneatre, London, by Wilson Bartett, The suggested Yale-Oxford International boat nent^ le:id to 2; W yards. At Harrison'e wharf he took hitherto unknown authors, Harry B. Smith and 1st, in 3m. 12s.; Fred Wtibens, Hartwell, 2d; the gramme for the Coining Week—News December 20. race in still a topic of conversation in aquatic lead, and maiutaintd it without effort until UM Reginald Be Koven. Mr. Wilke, Mr. Hoff, Ed Durant, Atlanta, 3d. Two miles, professional circles end, crossing tho Hoe In 24:15 Motes and Gossip. John A. Stevens* "A Secret Foe" is being booked for and the subject of intense enthusiasm Madame Cottrelly, Marion Manola, Mr. and the English provincea. His n«w comedy-drama, II. C. Crocker, Boston, 1st, in 6m. 22s.; R. and interest among tho Yale students and SWIMMERS BREAKING RECORDS. Th* Ann rear PUOGitAMME FOB THE WEEK. Mrs. Digby Bell and De Wolf Hopper will make "Adrift," may have a London presentation some time Brantley, Macon, 2d, by 4in., the race having Swimming Association of Great Britain h<«ld a chain* WALNUT...... Minnie alumni, although aa yet no action of any kind pioushi^ meeting at the Lambed Paths, Loudou on Palmer. up the strong cast. "Begum" signifies a reign­ before the now year. been stubbornly disputed all the way. Five miles, NATIONAL...... ,....."0u the Frontier." his been taken by the Yale nlumhi or under­ Oct. 10. In the 220yds. race J. NuiUll easily ivpaatod ing princess of India. The opera is Oriental in W. F. White, Thomas Brannlck and W. a Holden, lap, professional W. A. Rowe, 1st, 50; H. the victory BROAD STRBKT THKATRB...... "She.** all of G. W. MHchell's "JTortaae'a Fool" Co., returned C. graduates. If tho matter ever amounts to more achieved by him last ypar, covering 80yd*, its costumes and scenery and has a strong vein Crocker, 2d, 38; Asa Wendell, 3d, 37; R. than talk the Yale crew will have to cross the in 33 3-5*., l-20yd-t. In Ira. 26s., 160/fls. ia 2m. 3-6s CHESTNUT ST. OPERA Uousa...... "The Begum." to New York City last week, and reported the collapae and 20Uyds. in 2m. 39 1-5*. AH of the*j timfm »r* CHESTNUT THBATKE...... "The of grotesque humor running through it. of that troupe at Richmond, Va. Brantley, 4th, 20; H. G. Higham, Washington, water, as neither Oxford or Cambridge will Still Alarm." 5th, 10. Two miles, faster than were ever kefure occumpl'tthed by an tuna AKCH...... ,.."Tbe Golden Giant." E. H. Sotheru and the Lyceum Company, of New amateur W. A. Crist, be able to raise sufficient funds to come here. tcur. W, Henry was si-cond ami J. Acton, third. Th« I am sorry to see so favorite an actress as York, opened the aea*m In "The Highest Bidder" last Washington, 1st, in FoREpAUOH'a...... "Pavements of P*ris." 6m. 7s.; F. Wiebens, 2d; It will be interesting to kuow just ho\v strong plunging championship wa* won by U. A. Blake, who Miss Castleton descend to the Mooday night at the National Theatre, Washington, Homer Reed taking cove'ed the unparalelJcddisUuco oi" 73ft. LYCIUM ...... "Xitka." indecencies which a header on the home­ an eight Yale oould send to England, in case the lOUin.. doiw characterized to A crowded and enthusiastic audience. in 1m. 12 l-5s. * CONTINENTAL THBATRB...... "Tuo Wages of Sin." her singing of the Quaker song stretch and not finishing the distance. Half- proposed race comes off, as now aeems possible. from "Ruddygore." The gestures of an aban­ Manager W. L, Alien denies the report that Lillian mile, consolation Ed Durant, Atlanta, COLUMBIA ,'OLLEOE RACKS. The ColnmbU College ELEVENTH ST. OPERA HOUSE...... Carncrosa' Minstrels. Lewis will go out with "The Main Line." In a few 1st, in Besides Caldweil, "tfho is admitted to be as fine a Boat Club, of New York, held its annual eiglit-oare4 KINTH AND ARCH MUSEUM,Curioa and stage performance doned woman are surely not necessary for the weeks he ratires as her manager, and will take out the 1m. 35is.; L. Hart, Gadsden, 2d, easily beaten. stroke as ever sat in a college eight, and who haa scratch race on (M, 29 on the Harlem River. Tha success ACADEMY or Music...... National Oper* Co. of a very amusing piece of comedy, and pla.v Instead, with new people'and new scenery. Five milos, amateur, State championship more experience as stroko oar than any college '85 bout was captained by Sidney Harm*; '86 boat, R. ACADEMY or Music (Nov.l4).....Kiralfy'a *'Lagardere." nobody knew that better than Miss Castleton CeHe Ellis haa withdrawn from the cast of "Tlie Homer Reed, Atlanta, 1st, in 13m. 43s., Ed man in the country, will again row No. 8 this Mcickleheim; '88 boat, H. C, Pelton; '89 boat, Lock- herself, for nothing that she haa ever done Arabian Nights" on account of failing voice. Miss Durant, Atlanta, 2d, and Fred Weibens, Hart­ year, and besides CaMwell there are six mem­ wood. Tho etart was made at a point mklway be­ could be moreptquente or a greater hit than her Ellis will retire permantly from the stage after Nov. 7, ley, 3d. The winner led from start to finish. tween M«Ji>oii avjuuo bridge and the New York Current Comment mid Gossip- when she will marry Harry S. Blake, of New York City. bers of the victorious '87 orew still in college. Athletic Club hou». They finished off thw club song, "For Goodness Sake Bon't Say I Told Clarence Smith, of Detroit, and Will Robertson, PHILADELPHIA, Saturday, Nov. 4. Mrs. Pot­ J. G. Ritchie, manager for Mra. D. P. Bowers, con­ They are all good oarsmen, Captain Stevenson, houfe. This mudo a course of three-quarters of a mil* ter's debut is now nearly a week old, but the You." Suggestion is objectionable, of course, tradicts the report of a New York newspaper to the of Washington, gave pleasing exhibitions of Woodruff, Gill and Carter being exceptionally straightaway. '89 took tho lead soon attw iho start, but it can be conveyed in a way which still effect that MM. Bowers' setaori was about to close. He their proficiency in fancy riding. Ha!f-mile, strong. The last three men are among the most and held it throughout, finishing 3 K-ugths in front verdict still leaves her the benefit of the doubt. of '88, who beat '85 a half length. '86 wan left way leaves things pure to the pure. Indecency is says she ia booked up to next June, and will finish her amateur Homer Reed, Atlanta, 1st, in 1m. powerful fellows in the rush line of tho foot ball A more brilliant eceue, from a society point of route as planned. in the rear. view, could hardly be depicted than the audi­ apparent even to the innocent, and "But I 35s.; Will Robertson, Washington, D. C., 2d; team. Wilcox is regarded as one of the best A despatch from New York aUtes: ' Th« Columbia needn't say very much more." Madame Janaiischek's season will open in about two Fred Weibens, Hartley, 3d. One mile, profes­ torium of the Fifth Avenue Theatre on Monday weeks. The Madamo shows tlie ravages of time very bow oars Yale ever had, and Middlebrook is as freshmen have no fonr that Harvard will eaii thy fresh­ night, as described sional Robert Brantley, Maeon, 1st, in 3m. 5s.; good a man as could be desired. This leaves one men eight-oared racesat Now London i a order to accept by the pens of the New York plainly, and will hardly act for many~ seasons longer, tlie challenge of the Yalo freshman. They say thai journalists, and if tbe rapturous plaudits of those I want to congratulate Miss Castleton on the although she is making her plans for a three years' J. H. Polhill, Athens, 2d, close up. vacancy in the boat, and it is said that should strength of her company. Harvard, instead of favoring Yale, opposes a freshmen whose names adorn the Jenkyns columns of the Kelly and Foy are English campaign, after thia tour Is flushed. the crew go to England the place would be ere*- at Yale, for such a crew always furnishes and metropolitan journals, and the absolutely ravish­ two of the most amusing fellows it has been my The American rights to "The Pointsman" have been Wheel Notes. offered to Cowlea, the captain of the'86 crew. develops the material for tlie University crew, and secured bv Kate Olaxton from A. M. Palmer. The Hendee saems ing gowns, hats, wraps and stockings worn by good luck to see for many a day. Indeed, bar­ to have given up racing altogether. Cowles is in the Law School and is one of Yale's Harvard wishes to prevent Yale fr-.ni doin^ this u ring the "Quaker Song," I know of few funnier play i» by the authors of "The Great Pink Pearl," Mr. E. W. Burt, of this city, has declined Chief Con­ much ai possible. Last y*>ar tUc Columbia freshmen the fair novice for Thespian honors can be ac­ and will be first produced In America at best oarsmen. There is plenty of good material burlesques than "Crazy Patch." tbe Grand sul Jeesup'g appoiutment as L. A. W. repriseutatlvd. wrote to buth Yale aud Harvard, saying that they cepted as decisive, then the stage has acquired Opera House, New York, about the middle of January. in the lower classes, in case of any accident or wwre willing to have Yalo compel-) in the annual rac% Morgan's American team has done well financially sickness an actress worthy of being spoken of in future Robert T. Murphy's melodrama, "A Clergy's Curse," in £ngland, aud UAS acted creditably in every particu­ in the crew as named above. hut Harvard very vigorously opjwd.ai this. Tlie can- as ilns. Potter without the "Brown" and minus Dainty little Minnie Palmer is proud of her lias been called in. The play will be revised and ail- lar. If the orew goes abroad the preliminary ar­ ilMatan for positions on the Columbia freshmen crew other the hyphen. But the boxes sold for fabulous Philadelphia birth, and the play in which she act ad'ied. More comedy will be introduced, in A five mile bicycle race between Wilhelm and rangements will have to be perfected by Feb. 1, intend tn CUD tin no training." will again say "How do you do?" to us, on Mon­ the hope of changing it to a comedy-drama, for which HARVARD CLASS RACES. The annual fall races of prices, and single seats went for $20 apiece, and a better Schwartz, of Reading, Nov. 4, was won by Wilhelm, in 1888. The amount needed to cover expenses day, in the AValnut Street Theatre, is a pretty reception ia expected on ita appearance next 16m. 40s. tho Harvard University Bott Club came off on tha even the uppermost tier flashed with expansive sea-ton, will be from $3,000 to $6,000. This sum, it is upper Charles iliver, Oct. 29. Three upper clam shirt bosoms and decollete necks, so it may bo idyl of Pennsylvania life a series of scenes J. E. Fenlon and E. M. May<>§, two of England's expected, can be raised with little effort among crews were entered, but only two rowed ov«r tb« Mi*s Minnie Patmor haa secured a new play, written fas'est amateurs, have gone to New Zealand to engage fairly conjectured that the real judge and jury illustrating Miss Minnie's cleverness, with a by Mr. Leonard Grover, which Mr. John R. Rogers baa the Yale alumni, and under-graduates who wish course. The winning cre>v was ma*lo up as follows: in aheep raising. Stroke, E. C. Storrow, of success and non success was somewhere or background of agricultural joys. The play called "My Brother's Sister." Tn it Miss Pilmer to contribute will, of course, be given an oppor­ '89; 7, H. D. Hale, '88; 6, J. H, "My Sweetheart" has been performed some­ appears in four different characters and has a number E. J. Douhet, of the Cleveland Bicycle Olub, made Hartrid^re, '90; 5, 0. C. Ayer, '89; 4, A. P. Uebard, 89| other out in tho cold in short, that the great a new State 24-hour road record recently, riding 190 tunity to do so. The race cannot take place, in 3, C. F. Crehore, '90; 2, A. Amcry, Jr.; bow, C. H. Tay- thing like 2,000 times, and it has charmed Eng­ of new songs and dancer The play wai rehearsed for American public was not present, and so the the first time last week. miloa in 23h. -Join. any event, until the middle of August. The lor, Jr., '90. Tho sr-cond crew was made up of th« lish-speaking audiences all high court of appeal has still to decide whether over the world. For C>jl "Jack" Haverly la engaged In another far- Balph Temple, tbe American rider, now tn England, contest with Harvard occurs about the first of Uuiveisity and class ere-1, in CD as follows: Stroke, B, the aweet, fragile blossom of high-pressure a year or two she has been traveling in England reachiug scheme of management. He is forming a shows improvement with every raco and hu become a July, and tho crew would not sail for England C. Pfeiffor, '89;V7, C. T. Davis, '89; 6, C.8. Matthews, *90| perfect lorror to the English racers. 5, F. E. Park.-r, '89; 4, L. Alexander. L,*w School; 3, T. Gotharaisra and several bishops may be taken or the British colonies, and a constantly arriv­ syndicate to build three theatres, one each in St. Paul, until a week later. After landing the men Minneapolis aud Omaha, of which he ia to be the man­ The noted English rider, Cripps, who was so badly W. fclocum, '90; 2, B. T. Tilton. '90, and bow, G. B. to the bosom of the stage as "The Potter" or ing batch of newspapers testified to the would require at least three weeks' practice to Carpenter, '88. This contest was followed by a scratch triumphs she secured throughout England and ager. It is siiid that he has succeeded in getting some injured a month ago by a broken plate glass window, gradually allowed to return to the drawing room of the largest capitalists In the Northwest interested in is dill in the hospital and will be then for a mouth get into good form and overcome the effects of race between f.mr freshman crows. The crew as Australia. "My Sweetheart" is hardly more of yet. the voyage. Special attention would also have coached by T. Q. Browne, the university coxswain, a society women enhanced as a sooi&l leader hia plan*, and that there ia a good prospect of the the­ won. by the halo of notoriety. a play than \a necessary to make a framework atres buing built. W. C. Herring, of Brooklyn, whom many will re­ to be paid to becoming thoroughly acquainted for Mi« Palmer's songs and dances, bnt the souga are ID giving the first chance of securing the American member as an attempted solver of tht? amateur ques­ with the river, the current of which may be of Bung with aa archness which ia more than captivating rights of his new play, "La Toscft," to Fanny Daven­ tion, ia studying medicine in London along with Fur- The leading newspapers of Now York arc and there is a pert ness iu her dancing which ia delic­ great advantage or disadvantage to a crew. port, the author, M. Sordoti, fulfilled a promise he had uivttl). Should the eight go abroad it will be accompa­ owned by five gentlemen, who are all stars of ious coquetry aud nothing more. According to the made the actress some time ago. The negotiations John Fuller, of the Pennsylvania Club, is considered FINANCIAL. nied greater or lesser brilliancy in the social firma­ bill, "My sweetheart" illustrates "tlie difference be­ were completed Oct. 14, upon which day ihe laiiy uride a racer of great promise. With proper care of himself by two or three substitutes, the president ment tween the love of a good girl and the fascination of an a c»sh payment of 822,000 tlie terma agreed upon. of the navy and a crowd of Yale supporters. to which Mrs. Potter belongs. Mr. Gor­ adventures*." Well, we just like that sort of thing, if it Is thought he could make Wilbelm and Kolb look to don Bennett, Mr. Dana, Mr. Jones, Mr. Pulitzer She now owns outright the perpetual rights in this their laurels. Two shells would have to be taken, as the men only for a change. country SPOETS INJWALL STREET. and Mr. Keid must be credited, therefore, with to the drama. In refusing to confirm the appointment of John A. have no use for an English boat. Annie Pixley, is playing a successful engagement a willingness to assist as Colonel Hess, the veteran opera manager, Is Miss Wells, the board of officers, at their hist meeting, de­ The proposed race would oblige the English A Blow at the Bears— What the Pennsyl­ far as possible in the throughout the New England States. She has ac­ prived the Board of the Pennsylvania Division, L. A. success of a woman of their own circle, and Palmer's business man. Johnny Rogers used to do oarsmen to keep in training nearly ten months. vania Dividend Means— A Strong Market— most of that work and many a quaint conceit, in the cepted a new comedy drama, entitled "Tho Little W., of the greatest worker it had. therefore the task confided to the critics of the Pauper," from Howard P. Taylor, and ha* pat it in re­ The race between Oxford and Cambridge occurs Indications for tlie Immediate Future, way of puffing, ctune from over the water to ihe home The Puritan Club, of Salem, Mass., has elected these Etc. Iferaldf Sun, Times, World :md Tribune was newspapermen, I suppose now the fair Minnie ia hearsal. It wilt be produced at the Walnut Street officers: Juhn A. Chamburlain. president; Louis F. the latter part of March, and the men have al­ not an easy one. Clearly their instructions were Mid. Kogers that the illustrious Johnny is resting on Theatre, Philadelphia, during the last week of Novem­ Dim-ray, secretary-treasurer, Edward K. Bisittt, cap­ ready commenced training. The bears received a blow between the eyes his lam-els, bnt his wife's interests Mi*rs of Uncle S,uu on the other. Two Judge Donohue, in the Supreme Court, Nov. 2, to send out some bulletin* to the effect of it being »~~ and so each slipped in, well sandwiched be­ lovelv pale-face girls are rescued by their lovers juat granted an absolute divorce to Kata Carlen from Henry "At Indiauapolis Priace Wells performed a foat never draught of water. An important change is that before accomplished by a unlcycle rider. At tbe all races must be sailed on ocean courses, last effort of the Prex*>l More*n clique to rally pricet tween highly-seasoned chapters on "gorgeous as they are about to be burned alivo by the Indiana, Carlen, on account of infidelity. Mt». Carl en is known the first so they could sell stocks. In Btiteinau's letter Tuesday and indeed gore and ft.unes and terrible predicaments to the admirers of the variety stage aa Kitty O'Seil, grounds of the Athletic Club of that cily he mounted race to be twenty miles to windward and return; creations of Worth" and "brilliant arrays of his single wheel and rode for 59 minutes and 49 sec­ niRbt to his Philadelphia correspondents, he alludea of everybody aud everything seem to combine to make and ie generally acknowledged to be the greatest jig the second must be a triangular course of thirty- to the action of the Pennsylvania Railroad director! fashion," little paragraphs of the worst of all "Ou thn Frontier" about ao thrilling a druma as ever and clog dflticer iu the world. Her husband is Harry onds without a dismount, going exactly ten miles. The record is remarkable. A few weeks avingly remembered seller.-* at 54)^ before the dividend was announced, and necktie and takes syrup in his, telld mo that James for a time, and then went ou their several ways. that he was some years ago accused of theft in San Ripples. know the alphabet of hiatr-otiie art. She has uo varia­ Francisco, convicted, and sent to prison. have been the only sellers since. This stork repre­ tion of facial expression; she cannot thrill with her Hurdle, who shares the honors aud horrors of "On the About two months atro she retained Howe & Hummel Cast off by II a mm and 0'Coo nor will have another race in the sented allotments bought at very low prices, and th« Frontier," with Miss Von Leor, is one of the kindest to bring a suit for divorce, and the case was referred his family, he became insane; waa released, and, for a Hpriog. gelling, therefore, is without aigniticauct*, but itahowi own emotions. She ie too self-conscious to lose her­ to Samuel Thomas, * ho, after taking testimony, re­ time, spent his days on a cattle ranch; then, feeling self for a moment in her work.. She is, In fact, BO of employers to tlie sixty odd people included in his A six-days rowing tricycle tonrnnment with Rosa, how even tlm big guns will miss it sometimes. As to cast, which is pleasant hearing these degenerate days. ported in her favor. Harry Kernell made no opposi­ tie mortification and shame of hid punishment, he the m;n most surprised at the far as thia weak play exhibits her, no better and no tion to tho divorce, worked his passage to Australia, where Hftium, Lee and Teemer as participants u talked of increased rate there ia Worse than any intelligent girl of society who, with PoiCiipiiie, editor of tha dog column, was only remark­ as he is engaged to Queenie Vas*ar, he now is lor Philadelphia. no doubt that Geo. B. Roberts wag the greatest, Mr. ing th« other day that the awful personage who edit') a star of the variety stage, who is now traveling with happily married and doing well. Years after the a little co;ictiing and sotua mon^y, can walk through Peter Conlcy, of Portland, Drexel the next, and the financial editor of the Ledger THE SPOHTIXO LIFE bad forgotteu his (Porcupine's) him aa a member of Lis troupe, and will marry her theft a man diea in California, and makes a death-bed has challenged John the next. The latter, ft part with form and features, aud get oil with witlmut confession that he was the man who stole the jewels, McKay and Wallace Roan to row in two weeks for in fact, seems inclined to chill credit from her immediate friends." Th« World. birthday. ;tnd while I am writing this, I find that the delay. the bullish feeling. The story s^oea that Mr. Roberta customary refreshment usually discovered on the dra­ and placed them in Rollinsou's pockets. ?500 or ¥1,000 a Bide. "The mrwt promising thing that can be written of assured that gentleman oti Monday that 110 increaa* matic desk, U lacking. Still, Christmas is Cuming. The road racing question has been left in an un­ Hanlon, the oarsman according to a late dispatch was contemplated, and as Mr. Roberts' opinions an her ia ttmt her fault-*, though damaging enough to satisfactory state by the L. A. W. board from Melbourne, is better, and haa resumed training her impersonation, did not s^eni iiicur.ible. If there of officers. greatly valued at diractirs' meetings, thy Ledger said The Smith Family Oper-t, or, as It is now called THE WHEEL. Those who can obtain the consent of the local for hie race with Beach. in its article next morning: "The dividend will not waa an exception to this probability of rapid im­ "Eleanor,'' is goiug traveling, and I wish it every suc­ authorities will continue to race, aud those provement it was her unfit ficUl expressions. Eier who can Peter Oonley and John McKay have been matched be incrt-a-ied." All such notices are considered official cess. Id* Hulle will star in the initial role, and Ben not race to save their lives will continue to decry to row three miles in beat anJ best boats for $500 a oil Third street, and as the same crowd were eo badly tendereat words were murmured by n crual mouth, Tuthill, of base ball fame, tikes charge of the com­ WHITTAKEB'S FEAT. road racing. There are probably enough side on the and her uubK-st impulses had a scornful nose. There level-headed Charles river, Boston, NOT. 23. in error as to Reading's foreclosure about two weeka pany. OQ Monday, a uiirious drama, founded on Rider wheelmen in every large club to keep road-racing Eph Morris haa given up the saloon business In ago, it only goes to show how little value to place ia were awkward jrestur-'S that will ba easier to correct Haggard's novel, ''She," will be produced A Wonderful Twenty-four Hours' Perform­ within its proper bounds, and to prevent and an immediately roaie-iiable bad habit of ignor­ at the Broad it from be­ Pittslmrg and Allegheny and has reamed his old busi­ inside information. It is a great bull argument. Street Theatre. It is safe to draw for awhile, if only ance. coming a public nuisance. The clubs will have to ness of foreman pnddlor iu the iron works. Tluse gentlemeu have just ret urn yd from th« ing the persons of the pl-ty for tiie .-ake of eyeing out of curiosity, for the book has baen as widely read govern this matter locally, as the conditions vary ao the people beyoud the foutlijchts," The Sun. Stillman G. Whittaker, of the Gormully and Corbett, of Chicago, has authorized John A. Ken­ West, at least as far as Cliicago; they hav* as any novel of the present day. I understand, how­ widely in different sections, of the country that it inspected all their property, stopped at "She U a slender, graceful lady, with a pretty face, Jeffery bicycle team, of Chicago, started on nedy, of Portland, to arrange a match for him with W. almost ever, that "She" will be a wonderful production and is would be impossible for the League to formulate a F. COD ley, of Boston, for every city en route, and come homo with ft piquant man nor, good ttwte in costly apparel, a&d likely to take the town. Thursday, Oct. 27, at 1 p. M., to lower the rule that would successfully cover the case. a gold medal or a watch. Teemer has discarded the Davi* the one tale: "We have seen nothing but evident proficiency iu the reft nod mauiur mid usages twenty-four hour bicycle road record of 305 Tbe Aylestone Road Grounds, Leicester, Eng., wer« crooked oar, and is prosperity and confldmce in th» future." Mr. Roberta, of gemlo life. She haa an abundance of sweetness Mr. and Mrs. McKee Raokiu and thoir drama "The miles, held by A. rowiog with the straight oar without a crown. ID his A. McCurdy, of Boston, near visited by about three thousand persons on Oct. 1, last race he rowed the Slovens' who is a practical railr UK! man, and not a mere crea­ and of sentiment, but neither pa-Mion, intellectnal Golden Giant" are always welcome in this city, and when the attraction was a ten mile lap race slide, which runa on ture of millionaire stockholder*, in an interesting dignity nor moral grandeur. At the climax of the Crawifordsville, Ind. The weather was all that between wheels. in­ the- audiences at the Arch next week are not likely to could be asked for, being warm an 1 not a breath Richard Howell, the English champion, and W. M. terview declares he has noticed none of the inflatloi piece, which is freighted with Fuwttine's delirium suffer by cotiuter attractions* Forepaugh's, the Con­ \Voodside, champion of America, for 8125 a aide. Gaudaur says he will challenge Teemer to another others bave alluded to in the West, and consider! th« of despair and horror, S!IH wan trivial. Of misery, or tinental and tho Lyceum will have their customary of air blowing. The night waa also warm and Twenty-seven laps were required to complete the dis­ raco next spring. Meantime, Teomer'a backers are country in the midst of a sound prosperity. Now aa even of sorrow, she knows literally nothing, a novice changes of bill, all melodramas this time, and a new almost as light as day, and Friday morning the tance, and the rider first past the judges' post the preparing a challenge to Beach, the rowing champion commercial disusterjpromised a year ahead, however) floundering beyond her depth." The Tribune. b.itch of curious looking causes are announced for the sun came out warm and crowds of people nocked greater number of times was to be declared the win­ of the world. has been the war cFfof the CHmmack-B-itenian-Jonae "There was a perceptible trace of tho n-al dramatic Dimo Museum. Tbe usual clever black and white per- along the road to see the little wonder ner. The weather was flue, though rather cold, and A letter from Australia states that ex-champion crowd all through the summer and fall, and should tha gift iu her polite trifling with tho art, form-tiice boit mile but it wn* not will be given by Carncross1 Minstrels in their after mile of existing records. He was looked the path in isaue a challenge to Hanlon public once get it into their heads that these dreadful developed, and her acting, if it could be called cosy opera honse on Eleventh street. greatest struggle, taken all through, ever witnessed on for a straight away race on the Fitzroy river, at Roch- times are not going to come right away, where ar« acting, had no merits that were not negative. after by T. W. Eck, who only allowed him to these grounds, Woodeide lauding the twenty-sixth lap hampton, for £500 a side. they going to replace their stocks? Already a band- With an attractive pr-js^ucft, an expressive fa(ie, a Two new plays wero produced on Wednesday in rest twenty-eight minutes daring the twenty- by a few inches and ultimately winning tho match by The Scotch yacht Thistle, which left New York, Oct Rome advance has been recorded, but the short interest Toico of pleasing quality, she snune am »ug her asso­ New York. Oiie, "The Wife," at the Lyceum, con- four hours. Frank E. Dingley, the 100-mile fourteen laps to twelve, oue lap having been a tie. H, arrived at Greenoclt Nov. 1. The Thistle had a remains intact Stocks have had a big decline. Sentt- ciates of th** Htitiiteur sta^g; but she uuver accom­ f^n*38 to American authorship, and its scenery and Afterwards Ralph Temple, another member of the good voyage. Her best day's ran was 253 miles, and maiit ia changing. The panic has not yet com*. plished anything that would have been accepted a^ motive ia entirely of tho United Stfitos. The leading record-breaker, acted as pace-maker, going as much as 280 miles with him. At 287 miles American team, started from scratch in a mile handi­ her worst 75 miles. She behaved well. There la not a money famine and dividend payers ar» the work of a prof'-ssi'.ual player claimiug a high character i* a United States Senator, admirably played cap and won the race in 2m. 45s.. with 0. Farndoc Stephen Koarnpy, of Washington, the champion yeet dividend pavers, j^nd tho grander roads are not y6t artistic rank." The Times. by Herbert Kelcey. Tho retnaindor of the cast, pre­ Whittaker was about to give up, as he had run (55yds.) 2d; E. Pickering, Boston (130yds.), 3d; A. Pat­ single sculler, will hereafter row double, as on Wed- bankrupt, aod Wicliita and Kansas City are still on "Mrs. Potter, though a: times fibe overacted and senting men aud women such ai are found in the onto a skunk during the night, and it made him rick (150yds.) 4th. ueed-iy week he procured a license to wed one of the the mnp. Lookout, peutlpmon, as the memories of was conavqiieutly unreal, and though slie tried little upp^r-clatiii life of am- of our largo cities, iaclules the sick, but Dingley urged him on, and after­ The races of the Bristol, Conn., Bicycle Club were prettiest of Washington's young ladies. Henry Sinhh and Win. Hi-ath are still present. Let effects, like pniling h?r hair about her face when she Lyceum stock cumpany, to which belong such clever wards held Oct. 23. F. S. White, of Tbomaston, won the one others profit by th**ir example. was j.eoj»lea§ Notion Wheatcroft, Mr. and Mrs. Charles he grew a little better, but finished Charles E. Conrtney haa made arrangements to locate Outside of continued etnotionully overwrought, which savored more of quite weak. The mile novice race; time, 3;56%. William Uarding, of at Sau Diepo, Cal., and will leave for that place in a hammering of Missouri Pa­ urtificB than of art, wa-i, on the whole, quite a revela­ Walcot, Georgie Cavvan and Mrs. Thomas Whiffen. officials-were all well-known Uartford, won tbe three mile open; time, 12:41. W. cific, the market has been strong all through th» The three acts are laid in Newport, New business men of Crawfordsville. Whitta- short time, hi a object being to go into partnership with tion both to thostt who had seen her as an amateur York and II. Graham, of Bristol, won the one mile handicap in H. V. Kenyon in tbe planing mill business. week. London has boen a steady buyer, though tha and those who !md n»t. To the former her improve­ Washington. ker's time was as follows, one course being 3:59%. 8. J. Steele, of Bristol, won the one mile open. market over there ii yet quite limited. The Trunk ment was remarkable, while the latter, who camo ex­ At a joint meeting of the Tale Academic and Scien­ lines and grangers hare made handsome gaina* Daly's Company of Comedians appeared In "The 25 miles out and return, and the other 27 J miles The race resulted in a tie, and by mnttt'il agreement it tific freshmen pecting to si«e a novice, found ft professional and one was decided by tossing np a cent Luck favored the classes Nov. 1 it was voted to challenge and In fact all but the Gould stocks hare beoa, Railroad of Love" on Wednesday evening, another of ont and back: 50 miles, 3h. 17 2-5s.; 105 miles, tho Harvard freshmen to a two mile straight-away strong. Mr. Gould will reach London who had a diatluct charm of her own." The Herald. the humorous comedies adapted from the German Bristol boy. His opponents were George C. Dresser, by Monday or 6h., 44m. 22 l-5s.; 155 miles, lOh. 39m. 40s.; Ludwig Foster and Wi'liam Harding, of Hartford, eight-oarod race at New London next summer. Tuesday, when some developments may be made la which give John Drew, Ada R^han, Mr. Lewis and 210 miles, 15h. llm. 33 2-5s.; 260 miles, 18h. The Centennial Bowing and Athletic Association, of regard to TeloKraph and Missouri Pacific. The Herald was the only New York paper Mra. Gilbert their customary opportunities. Thii is Howard B. Arnold, of New Britain, aud F. A. Clark, There la 34m. 42 2-5s.j 315 miles, 23h. 12m. 37 3-5?.; 323 of Plainville. Ludwig Foster won the one mile 3:20 Detroit, has these new officers: President, Edwin every indication of inside selling of both these stocka, irhicb will not be forced to eat its words in case about all that can bo said for Mr. Daly's latent effort, Auglain; vico president, J. 0. Sterling; secretary, It. but it is unnatural and evidently done for the plot is HO twisted about that it can hardly be miles, 23h. 58m. 35s. Whittaker thus beat the class race; time, 3:55. H. B. Arnold, of Now Britain, for a pur­ the verdict of the American public, whieh is not won the two mile lap race, scoring fifteen points to Z. Rousseau; treasurer, John Barn captain, J. W. pose. They will both bear watchiug next week, of society or necessarily of New York, is favorable comprehended. Henry Irving and Miss Terry record eighteen miles. This great performance Murphy; board of managers Wm. P. Hut chins, especially Telegraph. As to this stock it watched the firat performance from a box. J. B. L. Harding's seven. H. S. Hart, of New Britain, and would seem to Mrs. Patter. Tho readers of THE SPORTING was done on a 51-inch full roadster Champion Ludwig Foster, of Hartford, won the one mile tan­ Frank Haskeil, Joseph Miles, Joseph Quyette and Dr. to me the cheapest on the list. It haa gained what wheel, weighing 40 pounds. The following A. Thuner. U has been striving for for throe years. It h«a LIFE, however, are to be found in hundreds and Footllght were dem; time, 4:08. L. Miller, of Bristol, won tne one FUckerings. the officials: Referee, Wm. mile open handicap; time, 3:324. The Hartford team, A cablegram states that at a meeting of the Royal bought a system of telegraphy for three million in-thousand* in every city of tho United States, Alice Gray has joined one of the "Held F. Schweizer; bj the En­ judges, E. H. Cower, C. E. Gilbert, E. II. Cowan composed oi Harding, Dresser and Foster, won the Clyde Yacht Cluo, held in Glasgow, Scotland, Oct. 26, which cost ten, aud the business of th* country haa and so I have endeavored to convey to them emy" companies. one mile team race, scoring nine points. G. C.Grosser, it was resolved to challenge for the American Cup in grown ao much in the pa*t throe years that there la just what haa been the result of Mrs. Tetter's A three-act musical extravaganza ia being composed and Lon Lee; timers, C. L. Host, M. H. Insley, of Hartford, won the consolation race in 4:02. the name of Chae. Sweet, reference to whose intention absolute need for the Baltimore and Ohio wirea . first night, so that they in turn will be able to by H. M. Pitt and Fred. Solomon. Fred T. Brown and T. W. Eck; starter, W. E. CYCLING IN MARYLAND. The autumn race meeting to have try a for the trophy was made in a former issue. From this time out expense* will be lower and ratea decide tho Joseph S. Ha worth is to go a starring once more. Rosebro; checkers, W. B. Rannoy, II. C. Hughes, of the Associated Cycling Clubs of Baltimore, took The cable is al-M) authority for the statement that the higher, and in a short time tho cable rates will alaa> difference between a success of art, bo raised. Mr. Gould may delay tho movement ia and a success of society. He starts out again in a few weeks. R. K. Krout, Jr., and Milan Overton. We are place at Hulstead'a Driving Park on Saturday after­ boat upon which their hopes will be placed will be ft noon. Oct. 15, and was successful financially and aa ft cutter. this stock for personal reasons, but it is bound to F. C. Bangs* tour in "Francescft Da Rimini" and in receipt of an affidavit from the surveyors come. No surer purchase on the lUt than Weetern "Bienzi" will open Nov. 17, E. G. Stone managing. guaranteeing correctness sporting show. Result: One milw, for thoee who bad The announced probable postponement of the Mrs. Potter went to see Mrs. Langtry the of measurements and never won a first or second prize Harry Tyler 1st, scullers' race for the championship of the world, in Union for 10 points, Viola Alien has made a hit in the dual heading role of certificates of genuineness from the officials My other favorite. Reading, to looking well, Annoy* >ther day in "As In a Looking G-Iasd." It was of "Iloodman Blind" everywhere she has appeared. 3m. 14s.; Edward B. Eisenbrandt 2d, 3m. 16a. One c^Qiequence of Hanlan being afflicted with a car­ named above, as also from Mayor B. T. Russell, miledaah, open to all P. S. Brown lat, 2m. 53s.; W. buncle on the wrist, will not take place, Beach's ing the bean RS much as u^nal. There is uo concerted a matinee performance. Mrs. Potter woje a Miss Lillian Cm way frilki of going to London to move in the stock ut present, but legitimate demand* white-bonnet and a mantle of white fur. Mrs. certifying that they are all reputable citizens. E. Crist 2d, 2m. 531-5s. Half-mile, boys' race M. party refusing to accede to a proposition to that effect. study music. MIGS Con way haa a fine soprano voice. Baunmarten 1st, 2m. 38a.; Howard Emmart 2d, 2m. The latest cablegram anent tbe matter stated that are responsible for tho advance. The junior iswue* of Langtry smoked a cigarette with Bohemian per­ Joseph Coiiyers, W. F. Rochester and Murtha Por- 39a. Three mile handicap, open to all C. R. Eiaen- Banlun wae much better, and that the race would bonds have all been very strong last week also, and w« fection. In Lady Gnye's drawing-room Lena tooiis an- eu^aged for R. C. White's "She" Company. THE WHEEL, IN THE SOUTH. brandt 1st, 9m. 3s.; H. L. Kingsland 2d, 9m. 9s. One take place on the Napean River on the date origin­ know nothing so cheap as the wholo lot of them, in­ J)(;K]j«rd appeared to have lost something Cedric Hope'* tour iu "Fitznoodle," by John G. mile handicap, tandem tricycles, open to all H. L. ally fixed. cluding theatock. J. expect to see the road in th« of tho hands of the atockholdoia before January 1, for thay lady-like charm, which has hitherto dis­ Wilson und U. B. Valleotine, will open at New Haven, Excellent Bicycle Races at an Exposition Kingsland and W. F. West 1st, 3m. 321-5s.; J. B. Mac­ The National Amateur Skating Association, which Conn., Nov. 15. kenzie anl George Atwater 2d, 3ra. 39s. One mile owe. no money and havo two million in bank to-day. tinguished Mrs. I>angtry. Perhaps it was the in Georgia. has for several seasons been struggling to sustain ex­ or its equivalent. Iii fact, they are surprised at their It U announced that the Booth Barrett Co. will con­ dash, for Maryland riders who bad never raced before istence, will make a heroic effort this season to revive lingering flavor of tho cigarette. In the last act Cycling events formed a pleasing feature of L. P. Smith 1st, 3m. 223-5s.: Edward B. Eispnbrandt own prosperity. Should it keep up, the new 40 par tinue on the road for the season of 1888-9. A. B. Chase competitive interest iu this popular sport. Mr. Ctir- cent, loan will b& brought out in January, and will go Lena Dcspard wriggled a good doil around ana roin;.iin* their manager. the exercises at the Piedmont Exposition near 2d,3ra. 231-5s. Two mile team race, between the tis, who Is an enthusiast in this branch of sport, is Baltimore Cycle Clnb and the Maryland Bicycle Club at 95 per ctnt., all talk to the contrary notwithstand­ died and Mrs.'Potter wiped the corners of her Ado to Bulgarde and Burr W. Mclntosh bave been Atlanta, Ga., Oct. 12 and 13. They were voted arranging for a skating carnival on an immense ing. If it it plftcftd, it is dollar" to cents tliat Reading eyes with a lace handkerchief. I cannot de­ ongygtd for the p; esontatiou of ''The Sogstarth," which Won by the Baltimore Olub 12 points to 9, the clnb scale, to be held at Greenwood Lake, dbme time the best races on the wheel that ever took place being represented by W.B. Brown, F. W. Pope and H. declaresa dividend on its new stock not less tttau 2 po» scribe tho pattern of the laco handkerchief, be­ opcua its wason at Syracuse on Nov. 21. ID January. Efforts will be made to havothe best cent., before July next. The last, dividend it paid In anywhere in the South. Result: Quarter-mile, G. Tyler, and the Maryland Club by E. A. Whitting- ska tori al talent in America and Canada to participate. cause through s r>me oversight of Colonel Barton Mollo, the new Parisian flutist of the Boston Syra- amateur W. W. Wendell, Boston, 1st, ham. W. D. Griscom and E. F. Lecsto. Halt-mile 1876, aud its price was 44. It is about resuming them, I'houy Orchestra, ia considered by all odds the best in 38s.; John Turner, the champion sculler, contemplates aud its price is 24. It was bankrupt in '76 it la Key, it was not cabled with the rest of Mrs. iluto TJMUU&O ever heard ID this Hoiner Reed, Atlanta, 2d. Three miles, profes­ steeplechase, dismounting at hurdles George Atwater spending the winter in California. His backers, J'm country. 1st, 2m. 34s.; Harry Ward 2d, 2m. 35«. Three mile lap solvent now I ihinlt there is room fur a rise. Potter's things, but anyhow the handkerchief Osmond Tearle says that during bis engagement sional R. Brantley, Macon, 1st, in 10m. 32s.; Keenau, of Boston, and Pete Duryea, of New York New England is one of tho boar nears. It ie good for looked very pretty and was probably perfumed race, scored by points, Maryland riders H. L. Kings- City, are ready to negotiate with Beach for a race with J>styr Waliack, which covered i\ period of four J. H. Polhill, Athens, 2d, by about 5ft., after a land lat, 24 points, 9m. 33 2-5s.; W. B. Brown 2d, 18 five or teu points yet when they conclude to cover. with some pungent extract to disguise the mel­ veara. ho was only out of the cast for eleven days. between thu latter and Teemer, anrl will offur the Norfolk and Western Railroad is a very cheap and hot race from start to finish. Two miles, ama­ points, 9m. 34s. One mile consolation race, open to Australian inducements to come to the Slates to row. lowness of Mrs. Lang try's cigarette or else to in­ Mrs. Overton, wif-'of Chft". Overtoil, has secured a those who bad not won at the meeting li. A. Whit- much neglected stock; London aloiie upprwiatee tb* teur W. W. Wendell (scratch), 1st, in 6m. 55s.; It ia not atall likely that Beiwh will consent to do so, fact aud is a constant buyer. Tho coal atocks are safe. dicate Mrs. Potter's emotion at tho moral sug­ decree of divorce in tho KngHsh courts on the ground Homer Reed, tingham lit, 3m. 10s.; F. W. Pone 2d, 3m. 12s. in which evout, provided H-iulan of desertion and infidelity. There was no defence. 2d, and Fred Weibens, 3d. One isb<-attn in the com- Colorado coal |is cheap, Tho buara will try tha gested by "As In a Looking Glass." mile, professional William A. Rowe, Lynn, 1st, lug race on th« Nepein River, they will take Teemer market from time to time, »ud drive It down, Mrs. Mary K. Packnrd, wife of Daniel Packard, hag to the Antipoles and beard the Australian !>een awarded judgment for $42 in a suit for salary in 2m. 41s.; Asa Wendoll, Boston, 2d. Five The champion quail-eater again comes before the in his lair. nut their campaign is over. As long al Tho only local nmrelty this week 13 "Tho Still against Manager S. H. S[ cck of tho "Smith Family" Co. miles, amateur W. W. Wendell, Boston, public in the person of a man in Campbellaville, Ky., GAUDAUB vs. BUSBAR. W. J, luiiis, tlie backer of it was based, on facts, it prospered. A decline, such aa bearing the poetic name of Florn. He is trying to eat George Butxar in L->ttdon, Eng., has decided that the we have had, thoroughly discounts the bad in tha Alarm," at the Chestnut Street Theatre, which Col. W. E. Siun h*s arranticd for a seven weeks' city 1st, in 16m. 48s.; W. E. Crist, Wash­ 100 quail in fifty consecutive days. Of all the non­ challenge from Jake GauJaur to the Englishman for situation, and m-.i'.p.tirae we have been really pro- Is apparently a play in tho interests of the Firo run of "Fascination" next season at the Fourteenth ington, 2d, by 2ft.; E. M. Durant, sensical ways of winning notoriety, quail-eating in The Sjirtrtomon Challenge Cup, the usual uiuney stake, grejwing. A !i»li, due to election day and Anttrchista Department. Tbe real engine with real horses, Street Theatre, N. Y., with CVra Tanner as the heroine. Atlanta, 3d. Half-mile, hands off Will­ perhaps the most absurd. Besides that, tho compara­ and tho championship of Eugland, tales precedence to days, may be called this week, but on all slutnpa howe/er, is not nearly so exciting on the stage The English rights of "A Great Wrong" have been tive scarcity of quail mikes the man who can eat a that recently forwarded by John Te^mer'a backer, pui«hnse« of stocks nan be made with safety until secured by Edmund Tearle, who < xpocta iam Robertson, Washington, 1st, in 1m. 40s.; as it is when to'mnir on its wild farcer through to place it on large number of these birds a superfluity from an and as J. A. St. John is prepared to teud Jake over, Christmas. By tlinl time 1 expect tUo InilU' tre* to b« tho road iu January. John A, Steveaa WM tbe de- H. R. Durant, Atlanta, 2d, by five yards. Two economic standpoint. The quail-cuter should bo sup­ GaiiJaur will soon be matched with th« Londmer, so hftnd-tcmoly trimmed aa to uii^oujeUi«iou4« with any .J one of the streets. StUl there arc people wuo poser. miles, lap Asa Wendell, Boston, 1st; W. A. pressed. Uo will leave for Liverpool aa early in November ai further points from Yvi.UNT«Bft. ^^1 8 THE 8PORTINQ Nov. 9.

Rowe does sometimes show & gleam of intelli­ the money is sent to this office it will be acknowledged and forwarded to Mr. Plunkett. Philadelphia profes­ gence, or else it was by accident he told the sionals have set the ball rolling by feuh-cribtng as fol­ KENNEL. truth in the last American Field, when he said: BILLIARDS. lows: Jamea Palme--, $5; John Creahin, )Jo; Stock & WALDO IYI. CLAFLIN, "We are compelled to give up a portion of our Levy, 82; Chris Bir.i,$L; Edward Biirrfi,$l; II. J. Berg- editorial space this week to make room for more THE WAR OF THE BOSS KLEMKNT. man, fl; Edward Wouda, SI. Total, $16. DOGS AND THEIR OWNERS. interesting matter." Its Probable Effect on the Calling at 831 CHESTNUT STREET, « * Cft ro ins. A letter From Bryson Hard on Rowe Mr. Lever thinks it would be easy to start Large. The Cocker Spaniel Question A Bit of W. V. Barry recently purchased a brand new house an all round terrier club. All right, nothing Viewed from a professional or mercantile point, family. Clique Work, Et«. in this city for W. V. Barry aud hia Pa. better to start anything with than a lever an I the WOT of the boas element in billiards is des­ The monthly meeting of the National Billiard A"so- Philadelphia, When it came to a fight between Bryson and we'll leave the Philadelphia Lever to do the tined, we believe, to be of incalculable benefit to clation will take place at 1002 Arch street, this after­ Dr." Rowe I knew we would learn some inter- business. The committee of one will please billiards, not only in all of its various branches noon at 2 o'clock. Kting truths. People wonder why I don't like lever report of hia success at TUB SPORTING but in all parts of the United States. This seems Henry ClaoM, of St. fxmls, the crack pool player The Members of the Following Champion Rowe. I won't stand him because I know hip, LIFE office next Christmas. PORCUPINE. so obvious to us that it seems like a wa.~te of and champion of the West, waa married to a Mound 10 does Bryson, as it seems by the following let­ time and space to refer to the why or the where­ City lady last Tuesday week. Tom Bullock evidently intends to win the first prize ter which appears over his signature in the STBIKING BACK. fore here. Since the consolidation of the house In the State tournament from tho fact that he is par­ Turf, Field and farm of this week. of H. W. Collender of the East with that of the to have the cash prizes large. The St. Paul Man, in Self-Defence, Makes ticularly anxious Base Ball Clubs wear the Celebrated "It maj be necessary for me to state why I will not Brunswick «t Balke Company of the "West, it has Harvey Hnbert, partner of Maurice Daly, continues place my money ID Dr. Bowe'a handa. which I will Explanations. been clear to the dullest understanding that it seriously ill. The dfaoaso that threatened to tnrn into not, knuwiUK him aa I do. The following are some of St. PAUL, Minn., Oct. 31. Editor SPORTINO LI?E: was only a question of time until the boss ele­ pneumonia is now diagnosed as catarrh of tho stomach. ny reasons for declining: Will you go HO far in aepnit of fairness and justice as ment in billiards should have to hunt for pas- Jim Palm-r's room contains tea tables, yet Mr. Pal­ "Dr. Rowe, by hia own solicitation, entered into a to allow me to make a few pertinent remarks through mer is male miserable from the fact that his place ia wntract with N. .\.F.T. Club, in 1880, I Ihiuk, to the medium of your valuable paper in Beif-defeuse tures new. not large enough, as a rule, during tho nnh at night. a copy of apaioat the take, cowardly and superbly mean attack pniilnh the stud b-n>k. Under that cuiitract, In other worda, as it is no longer possible for II. Green £« ibntej tho baom in local bil­ which I have, he agreed to refund to N. A. V. T. C. of some unknown enemy, who wrote tbe scurrilous Thomas [liFLIll BASE Gill mil-. the boss element to dictate terms to one house to 11 fees collect -d by him for registration of dogs sent article in your issue of Oct. 19? Like tho sneaking liards tc tu« National Billiard Association for smash­ Io him for stud bunk. Me collected something over ludiau, he firea at hia victim's bick from ambush, and the interest of the boss element, or compel other ing up pool for driuks which closed nearly all dives in one thousand ilullurg and never paid the club one cent; he is evidently lacking in all the characteristics of a houses to sign terms dictated by the bosses and this city. CHAMPIONS OF THE LEME; CHAMPIONS OF THE ASSOCIATION: and he moreover worked for the disbanlment of the manly writer by contributing an anonymous article, for the boss element only, in consequence of Tom Bullock's work OD billiards will not he pub­ N. A F. T. 0. t<. save himself tlie 51,000 due tho club abounding in stigmas and deliberate falsehoods. When there being no other house in the market which lished until after the Pennsylvania State tourn-imenr. under contract of his own seeking, and succeeding in I write a letter to any piper I have at least the cour­ In tho meantime Mr. Bullock ia busy collecting ma­ T?ich.arclsoii, Getzein, Comiskey, !Lath.am, getting the officers to disband tbe dob, though they, age to sign my own name to it, and if any one is will submit to the bossisin or dictation of the terials from professionals in all parts of the country. the jfficers, did uot know hifl object, au.'l did not know hurt by my remarks, made intentionally or otherwise, bosses, the bosses now find, for the firdt time in Professor Unxley has retired from th» scientific iron, tliers, Grruber, of this contract at the time, they all bomg new mem­ he may know who to call to account for theoi. I was about fifteen years, that the "snap" which they world in order (hat younger naeu may be able to per­ Grleason, Hobiiison, bers, aud did not know of existence of said contract. not awaro tbat I had an enemy, but if I have, let him have had at the expense of manufacturers will form a "bettor service'1 which he his not *'been abfo He still owts the flub the money mentioned. step forward like a man and throw dowu the gauatlet not be as great a "snap" in the future as it has to render." This Is mora than the bw element in the Thompson, Hanlon, "In 1879, Mr. Jerry Cockrill, of this city, had his on an open field. billiard world will ever do as Ion* a^t the boss element Bxisliong, "Welch, arm accidentally *-hot off. An appeal was made First I am accused of trying to disqualify the been in the past. That manufacturers will find is permitted to remain the bow element. Twitcliell, Graiizel, through the Field for donations to Mr. Cockrill, and Chesapeake dog "Seal," in order to advance my own their profits at the close of each year very much The Columbia BilHarl Room, of New York City, has tome money, about §25, was sent the Field for his intereHti. Now, what are the facts of the c**se? I larger in consequence of this fight of the bos? returned to old principles. It is now closed Sunday. Cariitliers, Boyle, benefit. Mr. Cockrill had seen Dr. Rowe for one week, have a alight luterest in the Osceala Kennel*, but Mr. element it sliould not be necessary to inform The New York TKwvs, in speakiug of the matter, says: Baldwin, Shindle, well time on two occasions at Grated Junction's trials, Gustav Hansen is the main owner and proprietor. manufacturers. "Until about 1874 it had bjen tho custom of all re­ and Dr. Rowe failed to pay him the funds beut the Thus, Kierstead aud Donoghue, will tell you that they spectable billiard rooms iu this city to kpep shut on Conway. Beatin, O'Neil, Foutz, field for his benefit nutil a month ago a gentleman 0rst noticed the appearance of supposed nmnge on the The latter, however, are not to be the only the Sabbath. It was a Frenchman, Albert Gamier, from this city called on Dr. R'>we and stated his cas3, dog in question, aud ttr*t I knew nothing about it gainers. That there will be tournaments and who smashed precedents in this matter by throwing when he sent him fuuds sent Or. Rowe for him si.'v,-n uti til Mr. Hannen made a formal protest to the officers match games in this country as Ion,; as there open the doors of his new room at the corner of Uni­ Si-iody, Rowe, "White. Hudson, King. years ago. Seven years a^o I loaned Dr. Rowe a small of tho sh iw. I then insisted upon a thorough exam­ shall bo professional experts in our midst goes versity place and Fourteenth street, aud Maurice Daly, am of money, 8200, taking his uoie for same one day ination of the dog by competent parties, but took no who then kept iu tho Spinigler House, about 200 feet After date. I succeeded iu collecting the note last part whatever iu their deliberations, nor was I even without saying; for deprive the professional ex­ away, followed suit. It was years before the Colum­ RoTcmber, and because I insisted ou its payment, be present. When it wai decided that the do* waa not pert of his light to play in tournaments, con­ bia, with a change of proprietors, Pat Kilduff retir­ tonld uot tell the simple truth about the dogs I was afflicted with mingt», nothing more was said about it, tests and match games and he immediately ing, joined the Sabbaih breakers, and now it Js the interested in, even m ihe division of third niiiney in so the writer of that aitiole makes a mountain out of a The example set by Cornier and Daly PAL.DING sinks to the level of the average room-keeper. first to recant. the Derby. His attack on Llewelleu, I heard Dr. mole hill. He says, "who owned the second dog? Place him thero and he is simply nowhere, for had no effect upon Chris O'Connor u«ar by. His room Bowe state, was because his columns were for eale. Well, really oh, yea, hero is the catalogue. It was was never open on Sunday." ___ CHICAGO NEW YORK **His statetneut of Mr. Bedford's, the owner of Bob Mr. H. T. Drake" strangely enough ha cannot read the simple reason that the average expert is no Gates, coming to him the Wtduesday after his report ask him to look at the catalogue agiin, on the out­ more a room-keeper as a rule than the average 108 MADISON 241 BROADWAY was mailed 1 can prove by Mr. Bedtord ia without the side cover, aud he will eee Gustav Htnsen, and not H. room-keeper is an expert. Each man has his THE TURF. Minbiauce of truth. Dr. Rowe went to Mr. Bedford T. Drake. This seems to me clearly a cold-blooded calling, the one being as distinct as tbe other. the Friday before he states he sent off his report iu attempt to misrepresent me. There are exceptions to this rule it is true, person aud a*ked tor gtud card of Bob Gates. Mr. Second I am accused of ialcing an undue advantage A charier has been applied for tho Shenandoah, Pa.t PORTING GOOD' Bedford will swear to same and support same by cor­ as an officer of the club and entering one more dog notibly Daly, Sexton, Sbssou and Schaefer, Trotting and Base Ball Association. There Lave been roborating witnesses. Dr. took forfeit in race some than the largest exhibitor, in order to win tbe kennel who have figured conspicuously as both room- 1,000 shares of stock issued at §10 per share, and not a And receive by in ill a samp1 - set f years ago and failed to pay over the forfeit money prize. Let me say right here that Mr. Hansen seat keepers and experts. Of the four named it is a single share rein tins unsold. The association has with the wiimingi to the winner, a rel-itive of Geii'l me ii list of dogs he wanted to eutei* and I made out two could make their living as mad« two assessments of 2;> per cent each on stock and OTJU. the party." the blanks fur 25 dogs and two bitches with littors. question if but (PLAYKD WITH 2 DICK AND 9 COUNTERS.) Jackson, of Belle Meade, being room-keepers. Daly and Sexton could drop realized the money. A half-mile track has been laid, * . The ntxt largest entry was 18 dogs, by Dm Q'Shesi. while the base ball ground is almost iu shape. Prnfcsaional players and expeits in base ball pronounce it * Perfect Game, interesting io every point. I had no right to withdraw from competition for this tournament and match playing to-inorrow and Ed Corrigan, the noted Western turfman, attacked holding the closest attention until the eii'l. A pame f >r m- n f well a* boys. Easily learned and It would have been as well for Bryson to hare prize for him, and his subsequeut withdrawal was no become rich in a few years as room-keepers. exeitinff. Its c- rrectness in detail, simplicity of method and great beauty are its strong points. All "Dr." Rowe ami brutally beat u Kansas City Times reporter at uked about the Laverack fund. act of mine, nor waa I "shamed into it}" as the writer vast experience as a room- City, Nov. 4. The renortor'a jaw Wi*a broken the brilliant plays of the professional game are po-sible in the 21 combinations formed l»y the throws of two Slo-sson has had Kansas understand and appreciate hag never published the receipt from the Eng­ falsely says. keeper, and could, no doubt, make money as a aud bid head and face fearfully lacerated. The atsault, dice. The pr^es commends its merit?. Ic will teacli the Indies to thoroughly lish treasurer which he has been asked to do. Third The dogs of tho Oa^eola Kennels are it U thought, grew out of au account of a dog fight, in America's greatest pastime. It is entirely different from anything on lh« market. termed a "mongrel horde." Let m see if they are. room-keeper, were he never to play in public a "OUR NATIONAL BALL GAME" is a revolution in indoor amusements. Two t^ eieht^n rer- « . which Corrigan's brother Fi»i w.is said to have boine strikes, balls, hita, Tbe Great Dane^ are all imported from Germany; again, providing he made up his mind to do so. striking resemblance to one of the dog's tra iuers. som can p'ay, fo-minp t«o sM-'s; the throws of thu dice indicating flies, fouls, Dr. H. Clay Glover, of New York, will judge breeder Otto Fnedrich. The Cheaapeakea are from D~r. errors, double plays, home runs, etc., all proportionally nrr.ii'po ! thus: 1-2, a base hit; 2-3, a strika; Schaefer, wbo has too much genius as an expert, Gen. B. F. Tracy's ata'lion Mambrino Dudley, 13 pointers and setters at the Winted show, Dec. 14. Hamniond, G. W. Kierstead and Carrol I'd Island. The and who was spoiled in his professional infancy, 2-6, a foul, etc., a small counter being placed to represent a ; layer's position on luge. cockvrs from Dr. Neviu and the Horuell Spaniel years old, by Woodford Mumbrino, dam Sue Dudley, * is but nominally a room-keeper, for while he is by Edwin Forrest, beat his record of 2:iO>2 »' Narra- Base Club. Mongrels, indeed. When did you ever know The annexed score shows a game played on this Innings...... 1 3 4 RODS Hits. Errorj Wolf Polkington, confidential assistant to anything; about dogs, "Mr. Sarcasm." not as old as Slosson in yexrs, or experience for gin^tt Park, Providence, R. 1., on Nov. 2. He trotted ! i iu 2:19% under the direction of Jack Feek. principle, and demonstrates at once its close similarity 2 J« Wildibwler, is in New York, I understand. Has Fourth In regard to my referenca to the ungentle- the matter of that (the difference in age being to tho official game: Gentlemen...... 0 I 2 2 00 0 11 3 VVildfowler's manly conduct of several of the Eastern exhibitors, I Thomas Uusael, a trainer of race horses in Lcxlngton, 0 00 8 6 he come over to square things with but a few months). Slosson might be his grand­ suddenly left lhat city last week, leaving a debt Ladies...... 0 1 1 4 00 clients, or has he left the would say let him put on the shoe whom it fits. I re­ Ky., iwindled American ferred in particular to Diin O'Sln-a, of London, On­ father in business experience. cf 8150 behind him. He took his own st>ck with him, "OUR NATIONAL BAIX GAME" Is a. folding annw, 18x18. It ia printed in six colo'9, highly mploy of the blacklisted rascal? tario, aud in general to tha exhibitors who appro­ The latter, to a certain extent, has had to but left those he had in charge belonging to other ornamented. ami its jirpearance undoubtedly attracts much attention. Each game includes a dice-cup, * . » priated our property, and the exhibitor who was fight his own battle in life, while the former has people to be seize-! for tho debt. dice and counters. I am sure he will be missed at home, far my ra^hor free and easy toward a lady but as he after­ had others to do the fighting for him. Schaefer Grit Davis, the handler of Prince Wilkes, the great­ wards apologized, I did not mention his name. I vised is as much of freak as the average genius, while est c.impAigner of 1887, weighed the little horse re­ Price, Complete, by Mail, 50 Cents. brief acquaintance with Mr. P. convinced me the term East to all points east of St. Paul, and did not cently and he tipped the beam at 865 pounds. He lias that he knew more than all England combined r«-fer to Messrs. Tiewis, Dole or Llndsey. The r^at of Slosson is a combination of genius, boss and had his shoos taken off for the winter and every day at least he thought so. the exhibitors need not take exception to my former dictator, who would rather boss, dictate and starve has a ran in his paddock. * . * letter. Most of them are warm friends of mine, and I es­ than be bossed and dictated to. It is certain The directors of ihe Kentucky Trotting Horse Breed­ Several letters of thanks have been received teem them. Let me ask in closing,\vhat is the object of a then that so long as these four experts Schaefer, ers' Associatou at Lexingtou Oct. 29, re-elected Ed. bench show? la it held for the p-.irpose of exhibiting SIossou, Sexton and Daly retain their present A, Tiptoo A9 secretary, aud naine-1 the second Monday A. G. SPALDING & BROS., from spaniel breeders for the comments on the finely bred dogs and promoting an interest in them, or in October next year as tbe day on which to begin the cocker question which appeared last week. The isitto beheld to enable ihe"bnm8"' of the country to power as great masters of the art of billiards, of next fail meeting. 3.O8 St., 240. Spaniel Club will be uptield, if it only takes quarrel, fight, commit misdemeanor'', drink,visit housed which they arc the undisputed masters of to­ R. J. Lucas1 horses, it is said, have gone into winter which do nut of ill-repute and then go home and write nonsense, day in this country, that they will remain quarters in St. Louis in pretty bad shape. Dudley this stand: "No support to shows abuse and falsehoods to the sporting papers? If the lelect a judge from the club list." The list powerful factors in swaying the destinies of tho Oaks is the only horse on his legs. Mr. Lucas, of. former is the object, let us hold erricily to if; if tho course, will uot be able to race South this winter, AMUSEMENTS. should be revised and added to so that no per- latter, let us discontinue giving them. When we cive game of billiards not only m this country but in a a bow in St. Paul «o want it understood that we mean tbe billiard world. t: Counsellor W. H. Craw ford, the well-known horse­ REMOVAL. lon not a member of the club can say that tho man, intends hereafter to turn his attention to breed­ ATIONAL THEATRE, fudging is in the hands of a clique. The Collie business, and that doj; shjw does not mean to "paint That the finale may not develop into a sort of llidyal Duke in tbe competitors, chosen from the beat wing marksmen oi sionals of Thin city are being ftathf red to the City of ATHLETIC the Statt) in a bird shoot. Ttio m itch was for a stake, the Sil^ot, or, let us hope, to the "City of God," as St. sold 126 head ot work hors«s and Shetland pauiee for open dux class, reserve with i'riuce Tragedy, 1st open 817,365 in San Francisco, Oct. 26. bud; claji, with Lady Crusae, and ihe ttam prize, is and Tink'-r won by 47 out of a possible 50, beating hia Augustine would saj. On the 29th ult., Jacob C. nearest competitor by one bird. Schaffer, who lias bean suffering from consumption for The Great Tom Stakes at the opening of the Lin­ fair work. 51a-ter Tragedy end Lady Cloudy are two RINK, CHESTNUT AND TWENTY-THIRD STS. elimors of Maule's br?<-dinst in this country, anil the A challenge has boon issued bv Messrs. Frank nearly a year pait, died at his home. The deceived coln, Eng., meeting. Nov. 3, waa won by H. Macksey's sbove guts t > aliow tbat hia right hand has not yet Kloin/, and Jack Brewer, of Philadelphia, and Wra. was io the fiftieth year of tm ag-e. There ig probably four-year-oM colt Jezreel. THANKSGIVING WEEK. lwt its cunning." Graham. The three, Kleinz with a 10 gaugo gun not a corporal's guard of the professionals of to-day Mr. Llewellyn Lloyd, of the Rockaway Steeplechase Are all contained in Braiding's Comi.k-t<> SportlM and Brewer aud Graham with 12-gauaje, offer to shoot who knew Mr. Schaffer, yet ho has figured promi- Association, will eail for Europe on Saturday. He re­ ENTRANCE FEE $100. ENTKIES CLOSED. Gooe ; Catalogue, a book of 160 large pages contaitt * . tien'ly and conspicuously in the calling here for ins "cvural thousand illustrations of tho best Sport anj thr^-o m^a in the world ming same gaugo guns turns next January. SnS Goods. Price, 25 cents. For next CO days wil This young man will be the death of us if he for 330 i a side at 50 birds; or $600 a side at 100 birda, probably more than a quarter of a century. Our Tho five-eighths of a mile running record of 1:00%, mail free upon receipt of IO cents to cover postaga of tho deceased was as a workman doesn't soon begin to get a glimmer of his bnsi Hurllughun rules. earlier recollection was beaten by Kitty Pease, at Dallas, Tex., ou Nov. 2. These Foremost Pedestrians of tUe World Have A.V 0. 8I»AM>IKO &KKOS., 1O8 ftachso? White can now take a back seat, as for the late Isaac Tayl->r. Ho worked off and on fur St., Chicago. ]!l..nrri >*< nr-n'.lwuy, New York. ness. Luke Enoch Davis, of Shonandoah, Pa., and William Hil- Taylor and the firm of Taylor A Kfltephe until some Kingston ai.d Bessie June are the only horses now Entered for the Kaco: he isn't in the running with the Tardy 'orse- debrHnt, of Minersvillo, Pa., have signed articles for 14 years ago. When the pool craze in this chy became in form to carry the Dwyers' colors. GEO. LITTLE WOOD, Champion of England. man, as he was called by "poor Mr. Chas. J. two pigeon m itches for $200 a sido iu ouch match. a literal craze in fact.Mr. Soliaffer|becanie a full-fledged Electricity, three years old, by Virgil, Is now owned JAMES ALBERT, of Philadelphia. They aro to sboot at twenty-one birds oacli, twenty- manufacturer on his own account, his factory and by Thomas Finucan, of Brooklyn. Foster." Doesn't he know he is now the late one yard* rise ami sixty yarla fall. Tho first match PETER PANCHOT, Champion of America. Chas. J. Foster peace to his ashes, dear, but ware-rooms being on Third street near Noble. For a McLangh'in aud Garrison, the rival jockeys, are tho FRANK HART, the Colored Champion. JHE AMERICAN CYCLES will be shot at Minersville, November 8, aud the time he did a large business, and threatened in his day best of frif nda outside the saddle. Irascible old fellow. a-jcou'l iu thirty days thereafter. GEO. NOREMAC, Cimmpion of Scotland. DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE to establish a name and reputation equal to any in his was re- The once famous race horse, Drake Carter, ANTON STEOKEL, tho Tireless Austrian. * » * The pigeon shooting match for ?590 between C. W. line among the local dealers of tables, which were renfly sold to Toronto parties. ______ON APPLICATION. Mr. Fred Hoey has received the fox terrier Budd, of Dos ftluinea,-la., champion of the United then in such demand. Unfortunately for Schaffer, DAN BUBNS, and others. States, and John L. Brevor, of Philadelphia, came oft however, an evil hour was iii store for his calling. Reckoner from across the water. When are we Oct. t-, ou the grounds of tin Middle.*?* Gun Club, at (jORMULLYaJEFEERY own winners? Peril for drinks became such a stoach in the noae of going to breed our DuticllcD, .N. J. Tho conditions were One hundred the public that the .National Billiard Association took THE ENGLISH CHAMPION, V * ' birds each, five traps thirty yardi rise, two barrels, the matter to the courts of this city. The result i« CHICAGO, ILL. Budd won by 92 to 90. A New York idiot wrote to the American Ifurlinxham rules. now a matter of history. With the downfall of pool Tho G'eiunore Rod and Gun Club, of Long Island, had for dri»ks Schaffer's occupation as a manufacturer was LITTLEWOOD, TEST MANUFACTURERS IN AMERICA Field of two weeks ago calling attention to the a shoot Sept. 27, and a very remarkable score was madr. at an end. Since that time lie was lent sight of until law of New York State rp^j>ecting publica­ has come from England to contest in this race and new Only four members were ttiere, nud each shot at 25 about a year ago, when he opened a billiard room oil is nnw training at the University of Pennsylvania TO OWNERS OF VALUABLE DOGS. tions of pedigree*. He quoted the hill and then birds. Out of tbe 100 birds shot at 97 were kiifod. Girard avenue near Sixth. Athletic Grounds. This is the. fil'dt Pedestrian match as the "private Mr Seloper killed 2o straight, aud D. Edgerton, G. . Schaffer was also ia tho manufacturing business ASHMONT'S BOOKS. aid it would kill off such things in Philadelphia !n which every starter has bes-n HEALTH Turboll, and B. McAvoy 21 out of 25. H and T for a time with the father of the late B. H. Nelms. compelled to deposit an entrance fee, thus making nnPO , TllKluMAXAGhMENT IN stud book." The fool didn't read far enough to tmps were used. A 30-yard sweepstake was won by During the tarly years of the National Billiara As­ UUUO i ANU TKKATME.N !' IN DISEASE,isat>- see that a atud book issue>t by a company is pro­ it a genuine international sporting event. D. Cd^ertou. sociation, the deceased waa not only an active mem­ JAMES WATWN, golutwiy mJispeus^ble to you. It is tbe acknowledged tected. Tho American Kr.nnel Register 13 issued Th-j French Government is experimenting with a ber, but be was elected president for a term of one Sporting Editor The Preen, aiilhTitv, ailviaiutf you hyw to properly caro for your by the Forest and Stream Publishing Company, novel rifle called the Pnloleun. The great advantage year. Like many other?, however, he grew can-Ie^s Eoferee. doer when well, and h-iw to treat him when sick* from the roll of Tire SPORTING LIFE says: "It ia credited on both and it goes. The so-":iHed American Kennel of the new weapon is a bullet of steel to replace that of in time, an-1 was fiaajly.drupred DIDDLEBOCK, lead. The steel Imllot bein^ much less iu weight than membership. Socially Mr. Schaffer was a very n. H. 6idr8th barrels, for ?500 a side and the a widow and one SOD, a young man about 18 years Billitrd Goods of ev. ry ilc.-ti..>n nhvayd on h uid. Street, lioston, Jla-f Sold. my readers a yoir ago just hf»w tho bonanza chanipiophip of the United States, waa decided at of aj;e. The interment wa-i at Mount Peace Cem­ Over BOO.OOO 'A'oisc SuMufrs Dune-lien, N. J., Oct. 8, the former maintaining hia etery, on Thursday afternoon last. Orders from all parts of the. \vnrM promptly attend jd to would pan out. It isn't worth f,en cents a right to the. title by killiog 48 birds to 45 for his op­ JOHN CREAHAW, quarter, and breeders know it, or they would give ponent. Th*» open sweepstakes shoot, 25 bird* each, Julius K. Pltiakett. Continental Hotel, Philadelphia. SPRAffS^AtENT it more support. took place the same day, fintt money being divided Thi* veteran expert, who was stricken with paraly­ Pedestals, ' . * between Budd aud T. A. Peacock, of Wcstfield, N. Y., sis in this city nearly fifteen years ago, and who has each of whom made a cl^m score. The first 17 men been living in Baltimore for nearly ten yearn pa*t, H. J. BERCMAN, The writer of the following evidently mis­ in this event killel the large percentage of 396 out of writes us as follows: "Since the first of August last 1 DEALER IN' directed tfee letter, but there ia no harm in pub- a possible 425. have been out of employment. I have had three The Brunswick Balkc Cullender Co.'s Bshing tho news: A groat ghortln? tournament started at Omaha strokes of paralysis, aad my family arid myself are in Picture Billiard and Pool Tables, Bar Fix­ OF ALL SPORTING GOODS "BABTI/JX, L. I., Oct. 28. I regret to announce Tuesday and will continue until the 28th. The most want. Owing to my physical condition it ia ejttremely thai Tommy, tho twrrier, onco owned by old D<*[*> 10 i'K-&*e pany, and a ^racking flno ?hot, of Ne\v Haven; Tucker, Mr. Phinkett. In hi? day and time, when health and &0., &0. DOC BUY SIRS' ofMcriJeu; Erb, of St. Joe: Rarhart, o£ Atchifron; prosperity smiled on him, he never refused to give Colored platan, 1OM c copy. M. OTIMEH.'* cf luSorout brfeds, prices they are | Tlio foregoing ia ono of half a dozen unintel­ Ruble, of MKinte-n; Barchelni-, of St. Joe; Teeple, liberally ^nd generonsly to those who might bo in dis­ Bundle, Hill ftml GoflHjrht, of Cincinnati; Calender tress. There are hundred* of men in the business iu , find whvr*? to buy thorn ligible communu'at'ona received fr-jiu various aud Sbf^rtPrd, of Oilurabns, 0.; Fleck, of Grand thfa country who can afford to give a dollar or two for Billiard Parlors, Mailed for 15 Cent*. orrespondents. With many thinks we must ASSOCIATED , Island. Over 11,000 live pigeons and u many black- a benefit to thU unfortunate man aud his family. Ilis . 3r-i:jLi:o:EJDR.T ST. *^. Bt?hlUd«ljii»,l;». <*oline publication awing to U

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