8 THE LIFE. March 24.

TWO GOOD FIGHTS.

Griffo «ests Ike Weir and Cralg Knocks Out Morris.

Ike Weir, the "Belfast Spider," and young Griffo, who is matched to fight George Dixon to a finish, met in what was to have been an eight round bout in the Second Regiment Armory, at Chi­ cago, March 17. The contest was stop­ ped in the third round, and Keferee George Siler gave the decision to Griffo. Weir was like a paper ball before the Australian. Only once during the bout did "the Spider" touch his man, and then so lightly in the stomach that it had no effect. The fight was fast from the start, and the first round was a rush, Weir having no opportunity to dis­ play his monkey antics. The second round brought disaster to "the Spider," for he was cleanly floored nine times, and three times he remained down to the limit. In the third round he was knocked down twice in quick succession, nnd a knockout was so inevitable with another few seconds that Inspector Shea ordered the fighters to quit.

CKA1G WHIPS MORRIS.Frank Craig, better known as the

"Harlem Coffee Cooler," and Fred Mor­ ris, sometimes called the "Cyclone." two middle-weight colored pugilists, fought for a stake of $1000 and gate receipts at a resort in Connecticut, March 17. The battle lasted eighteen rounds and was exciting from start to finish. In the fourth round Craig was knocked down, and again in the tenth the Cy­ clone rained blows so fast on him that he went down no less than eight times. The "Cooler's" superb condition told in the next round, for he came to the scratch at the call of time in fairly good condition. From this out he forced matters, and in the eighteenth round put 'his man "out." Madden, the "Cy­ clone's" manager, threw up the sponge before hi* man was counted out. Mor­ ris' clever ducking was a feature of his work.

LAVIGNE BEATEN BY DOBBS.

The Saginaw Welter Weight Bested in Five Hounds by the Colored Lad.Billy Lavigne, the SagirJiw welter-

veight, was a mark for Bobby Dobbs, the colored light-weight, of Minneapolis, a^ it took the latter less than five rounds to finish him before ft big crowd at the Twii> City Athletic Ciub, Min­ neapolis, March 19. Lavigne weighed in nt the rii!gni(le at 1(>4 and Dobbs at 185. Billy H. Mnvy and George I.a- vigne were behind the Saginaw man and George Tjler and Young Xeedham looked after Dobbs. John S. Barn PS v.ras referee. Time was called at 9.40. Dobhs rushed and got in a left-hander on Lavisfne's neck; Lavigne retaliated by a much more wicked blow. Dobbs continued, the aggressor, but the Sagi­ naw man cleverly ducked. In the second round Dobbs continued to rush, but ran against Lavigne's left with great^ force, petting much the worst of it. Toward the end Dobbs drove a vicious left into the neck of the Saginaw man. N Lavigne opened the third round with a left body blow, nnd then Dobbs got in two straight arm blows in rapid suc­ cession, Lavisne succeeding in counter­ ing once on the face.

fourth r-..nd !>obt>a (tot first was showing Us pun-

_ri)obbs hitting him on the Tace and'body, but playing principally for the face. Dobbs went in the tight to whip or be whipped. It was a hot round while it lasted, but the colored boy's blows landed hard and true, while those of Lavigne lacked steam. The blood was pouring from Lavigne's nose and mouth, and, as Dobhs hit him against the ropes and had him all but (lone, his seconds threw up the sponge.

WANTS SOMETHING DEFINITE.

Jackson Criticises the Methods Pur­ sued by Corbelt, and Brady.

In a letter from Peter I'ackson the Australian colored heavy-weight says to a St. Louis friend:

"I see that Mr. Bradley. Corbett's mana­ ger, says that our side has made no ef­ fort to find a place for us to meet. He is mistaken. Mr. Davtes hns left the com­ pany on several occasions for the purpose of negotiating with gentlemen who have offered a purse. My manager informs me that Mr. Braily wants some club to put up $45,000, and to put all the money In a bnnk 1o he forfeited in case the battle does not occur. I do not believe any ath­ letic club in the work! would do anything of the kind. I am not particular whether the date be in June or July, but I would like to have H fixed. The only thing that I am afraid of is that Mr. Urudy will spring technical points that will prevent the coming together of Mr. Corbett and myself. Recollect, I do not sny that I can best Corbett; merely that 1 am willing to try. I never challenged Sullivan when he was champion, nor have I challenged Corbett, but I think that, when Corbett challenged me and I accepted, he should assist in bringing about a match. All the stories that have been printed about my being a sick man are untrue. I never felt bet­ ter In my life."

Shoulder Hits.Mayor Sanford, of Long Island City, has

Issued an order prohibiting boxing compe­ titions In that city.

The London "Sportsman" has revived the statement made a short time ago that the Corbett-Jackson light will take place at the National Sporting Club.

Michael Kllrain. father of the ex-eham- piou heavy-weight pugilist, Jake Kilrnln, died at the latter's hotel, Baltimore, March 20. aged 56 years. He had long suffered with Brlght's" disease.

Al. Wood, of Cleveland, and Jim Morgan, of Garret, Ind., fought to a finish nt New­ port, Mien., March 20. for a purse of $500. Morgan was outclassed aud was knocked out In the fifth round.

Frank Gerard, an amateur light-weight boxer, and George Alien, the Australian welter weight, met in Chicago, March 19, for an eight round contest. Alien was knocked out in the second round.

A prize fight took place at Conemaugh, Pa., March 10. between colored men named "Scaldy Bill," of Altoona, and Dan­ iel Kelly, of this city. "Scaldy Bill" won In the third round ou a foul. A number of arrests will follow.

The following cable from London was received last Saturday: " 'Ted' I'ritchard will light 'Jack' Slavin at ten stone four pounds, for £200 a side and the largest purse. This is a reply to Slavin's chal­ lenge cabled from New York."

At St. Louis, March 15, Bob Fltzimmons, the world's champion middleweight, sparred four exhibition rounds with Jack Stolsner, the local amateur heavyweight. iTitzslnmions could have knocked him out at any stage had ho desired to.

At Denver, Co!., March 14, May Smith, the wife of "Paddy" Smith, lightweight pugilist, and brother of "Denver Ed" Smith threw carbolic add in her husband's face, badly buruing his cheek. The woman was arrested, charged with assault

The Chief of Police of Hot Springs, Ark., has notified "Denuy" Needham, manager of the athletic club there, that no more boxlug exhibitions or prize tights will be allowed lu the city. lu consequence of this notification all matches have been de­ clared off.

Before the Columbia A. C., In New York, March 17, Veruon and Ernst met for the first time since Ernst knocked Veruon out in eight rounds at Coney Island. It was a four-round go, and Vernou had all the best of It, but the referee gave no de­ cision at the coimuuml of the police.

Walter Edgerton, the "Kentucky Rose­ bud," is out with a challenge to any featherweight. He was matched to fight Barney Hubbard In this city last fall, but the match fell through. Hubbard has al­ ways been anxious to meet him and an­ other match may be arranged between them.

William A. Brady, manager of Champion "Jim" Corbett, sailed for Europe, March 20, on the North German Lloyd steamship Spree. The object of his trip is to com­ plete arrangements of Corbett's tour on the Continent, and also to have an under­ standing with the officials of the National Sporting Club of London, relative to the Corbett-Jackson fight.

Honest John Kelly's services as referee in the recent encounter between Jim Cor­ bett aud Charley Mitchell, which took place before ths Duval Club, of Jackson­ ville, on January 25, will In all probability go down to posterity as unpaid. Kelly was to have received $1000, but up to date he has not received a cent, nor any inti­ mation that the money will be forthcoming In the near future.

Regarding Corbett's alleged declaration that he will not fight Jackson in Juue, Parson Davles says: "Corbett says he won't fight in June, that his business will not permit him. I thought pugilism was his business, not acting. If Jackson keeps on playing, Corbett might spring some trick. I am going to leave the matter to the press and public and see if Corbett cannot be forced to do the square thing."

Corbett, accompanied by his mother,, will leave for England next month. He is booked to play "Gentleman Jack" In the Drury Lane Theatre in London for two weeks. Corbett left Newark for Boston on Sunday night. Referring to Fitzslmmons' challenge the champion said: "I will not meet Fitzsimmons until he has gained the right to challenge me by whipping some of the men that I have. Joe Choynski, for Instance."

The International glove fight between Jim Bourge, of Australia, better known as the "Iron Man," aud Arthur Valentine, the light-weight champion, was fought In Raglan Hall, London, March 19. The men fought at catch weight for £100 and a purse of £100 offered by James Klrby. Twenty desperate rounds were fought, when Valentine was declared the winner. Burge had three ribs broken and was severely punished.

Billy Pltmmer Is taking no chances with his reputation. He declines to box Dixon four rounds for $2000, which was to go to him, win or lose, and now he turns up an opportunity to make $1000, which M. Nathanson. of Chicago, has offered him to tackle Dolly Lyons In a six-round bout. Morris Rose, manager for Lyons, said last night that he would accept any offer from Boston which would suit Pllmmer for a fifteen-round "go."

Jimmy Sully, of Woonsocket, R. T., was knocked out in seven rounds at the rooms of the New Bedford Mass. Athletic Club, March 16, by Kid McCoy. Sully was practically whipped iu the second round, hut he continued In the fray with bull­ dog tenacity and was knocked down nine times before he was counted out. His op­ ponent escaped without a scratch. Sully s face was cut In a dozen place and his eyes were nearly closed.

At Muskegon, Mich., March 16, Charles Wlchey, of Sagiuaw, and George La Blanche, "The Marine," fought five rounds. The tight was a fierce one from the be­ ginning, myrked by heavy exchanges. "The Marine" was knocked down in the fifth round by a savage left-hand swing full on the point of the law. lie claims he in­ jured his right hand lu the third round. The fight was for a purse of $500 aud was witnessed by 200 sports.

It Is rather singular that In that recent Gubernatorial broadside against the Cor- bett-Jackson mill that so very few attached any significance to the true observation of Governor Reynolds, of Delaware. The chief of the Blue Heus declared: "Pugil­ ism lu Delaware can only be punished as assault and battery." Wasn't that a tacit sort of iuvltation for "Pompadour Jim" and "Black Peter" to pack their trunks and step across the line into the laud of peaches to settle their little gladiatorial problem?

A bloody finish fight occurred on Mon­ day night in a private hall lu Chicago. It was between Frank Garrard, of Chicago, who has killed a man in the- ring, and George Alien, of Australia. Garrard had much the advantage In reach. The men hammered each other furiously through uie nrot round, sutd Garrard scored a knoclt down. In the second he again had every­ thing his own way, sending Alien down four times. Finally he landed with the left on Alien's nose, and followed it with a right swing ou the jaw, aud the fight was over.

FOOT BALL NOTES.W. Dick Shupe, one of the most popular

young lawyers in Johnstown, Pa., died last week from blood poisoning. In ISS8, while a student at Yale, bis left leg was injured in a foot, ball game. The wouud eventually caused his death.

Percy Trueblood. a 14-year-old son of James Trueblood. a prominent citizen of Chattanooga, (lied March 17 of Injuries re­ ceived from playing foot ball. An antagonist's knee struck him iu the- groin, causing a rupture.The Yale Foot Ball Association has elected

the following officers: President and mana­ ger, Benjamin Cable, Chicago; vice presi­ dent, J. C. Green way, Hot Springs, Ark; assistant manager A. E. Foote, New Hav­ en; secretary; C. G. Morris, New Haven.

\V. V. B. Vandyck has been elected cap­ tain of Uutgers' foot bull team. The se­ lection is a popular one. He played quar­ ter back for two seasons, aud was one of the brainest men ou the team. He will undoubtedly organize a strong eleven, as he is prominent in college athletics.

Captain Hiukey, of the Vale foot ball eleven has Issued a call for can­ didates for the eleven to form a prac­ tice squad immediately after the Eiister vacation. Weekly contests for punting and drop kicking will lie held, and prizes of­ fered for excellence In each event. Practice will be continued throughout the spring terms.

Ireland gave another surprise to the foot ball world on March 3. when the interna­ tional mutch at England was played at Cliftonvllle, under Association rules. The Saxons commenced brilliantly and scored a goal lu the first half. Utirly la the sec­ ond half they added another goal uud looked like easy winners. The Irishmen, however, stayed In grand fashion, and managed to tie the score at the critical monieut.

The great annual foot ball match under Rugby rules between Yorkshire and the rest of England was played at Leeds, March 3. Yorkshire had previously won the county championship. Each made a try up to half time, utter which the Yorkshire men were unexpectedly outplay­ ed at most critical points, and. although they added two tries, they failed to Im­ prove upon them. Their opponents were busy scoring lu the meantime, and left off clever winners by two goals, one dropped aud two tries; total, 15 points, against three tries, total, 9 points.

The fact that Phil Kiug has been en­ gaged as chief coach for the entire foot ball season next fall has been the source of much rejoicing in the Princeton camp for the last few days. His acceptance of this position practically marks the dawning of a new era iu Urineeton foot ball. The en­ tire college is rejoicing that the authori­ ties bavo not only recognized the crying needs for more steady coaching, but have succeeded in securing such an ideal helper as King, who will give his whole time to putting the Tigers Into championship form and placing Priuceton still further iu the vau.

The international Rugby season reached its most sensational stage at Belfast on March 10. when the champion teams of Ireland and Wales lined up for their an­ nual struggle. The Irishmen only needed another win to earn the champiousblp. The Welshmen made a splendid fight, but could not hold their opponents, who were in grand form. Wales had to kick Into touch several times to prevent a score. Ireland at length secured a "free," aud Jack Lytle sent the ball sailing over the bar. No other score resulted, aud Ireland won by one goal to nothing. This crown­ ing achievement gives them the triple hon­ ors of the season.

The Princeton University Tennis Asso­ ciation hna elected ollicers for the ensuing year as follows: President, G. P. Herrlek, 'H5, New York; secretary, F. Paul, '96, New Jursey; treasurer, W. Stewart, '96, Pennsyl­ vania; senior director, H. McCormlck, '95, Chicago, 111.; freshman director. T. S. Evaus, '87, Pennsylvania,

CHICAGO LETTER.

A Great Amateur Tournament in the Windy City.

Chicago, March 14. During the past four weeks an amateur billiard tourna­ ment has been in progress in this city, which has developed a livelier interest in the game than anything which has occurred here for years. In November last several gentlemen connected with clubs in this city, in discussing the phe­ nomenal improvement shown by Schaef- er aud Ives in their games, expressed the opinion that there were amateurs in Chicago who if they could be brought together would surprise many who be­ lieved that it was only those who devot­ ed their entire time to billiards who

.could demonstrate all the beauties of the game and exhibit sufficient skill to interest an audience. The subject was eventually brought to the attention of Mr. Bensinger, president of the Bruns- wick-Balke-Collender Company, and he at once took steps to see what there was in it. Letters were sent out to every prominent club in Chicago, requesting the officials of the clubs to give their views as to the advisability of holding an inter-club tournament for an emblem to be presented by the Brunswick-Balke- Collender Company, and representing the club championship of the city. The clubs indorsed the proposal most enthus­ iastically aud finally after the lapse of a few weeks a meeting was held at the offices of the company on Wabash ave­ nue at which eighteen clubs were rep­ resented. The tournament from that moment became assured, but it was not until February 12 that, all the details were perfected and the tourney was fairly under way. A great deal of dis­ cussion took place at the meeting be­ tween the representatives of the differ­ ent clubs as to the character of the game to be played. Some were in favor of straight rail, others though tthat 8- inch balk-line should be chosen, while a third party was outspoken for 1-1-inch balk-line.

It was finally decided that the tourna­ ment should be played at the 14-inch balk line, 200 points each game aud all players to start on equal terms. In order that every club who had facilities might enjoy the games it was agreed that they should be played in any club possessing accommodation for the purpose. By this arrangement the three great sections of Chicago the' North Side, the West Side and the South Side, were all enlisted in the cause and a general interest at once became manifest throughout the city. The clubs where games have been played are the Chicago Athletic Club, the Ken- wood Club, the Lessiug Club, the North Shore Club, the Chicago Cycling Club and the JShermnn Club.

The contestants arrayed against each otuer when the tournament was for­ mally inaugurated were as follows: Nolan, Shermau Club; Good win, Lincoln Club; Dexter, Calumet Club; Durgin, Worth Shore Club; J. D. Adams, Chicago Cycling Club; Davis, Chira so- Athletic Club: Allison, Wanderers' Cricket Club; Thrall, Kenwoocl Club; Langbein, Less- ing Club; F. M. Adams. Newspaper Club; Houseman, Press Club; Weil, West Chicago Club; Richardson, Illinois Cycling Club; Fitzgerald, Minnette Ciub.

During the period that has elapsed from the commencement of the tourna­ ment to the present time the four gen­ tlemen last named have dropped out, and there are now ten left to battle for the trophy. Before commenting in any way upon the games played let me here give you the standing of the players to date:

HostGames played. Won. Lost, average.

Nolnn ............... 9 7 2 4Goodwln ............. 842 55-9Dexter .............. 7 B 2 416-46J. I). Adams ........ 7 B 2 41«-4(>Durgla .............7 B 2 3 20-60Davis ............... 8 3 3 2 G1!-UOAllisc* .............7 1 0 3 13-18Tlirull .............. 7 2 5 323-5!)Lnngbeln ...........5 2 3 2 22-89F. U. Adorns ....... 8 1 7 2 42-57

This is a record which every contest­ ant can well feel proud of. A single average of 5 5-9 in a 200 point, 14- inch balk line game, by a gentleman amateur player, in a public contest, is excellent, but here we have in addition two players in the same tourney who have averaged 4 10-4(i; one with an average of 4, and three who have a record of over 3. Compare these fig­ ures with the short-stop professional tournament just closed in this city, and I think the general public will not charge me with being too enthusiastic in saying that the averages in this amateur inter-club tournament are of far greater merit than those secured by the professionals. The gentlemen engaged in this club contest are business men, every one of them, and they do not, therefore, have opportunities to devote their entire time to the game like pro­ fessional players. The skill they have shown, therefore, is all the more remark­ able. I do not mean to disparage the work of the "short stops" by any means, but simply compare the contests for the purpose of showing how many ex­ cellent billiard players there are in the ranks of the amateurs iu this city, and I doubt not it is the same in all large cities in the Union. That this inter-club tournament has done good for the busi­ ness in theis city is unquestioned. All the room-keepers unite in praising it in every way, and the players themselves ex­ hibit as much interest in each contest, although we are in the fifth week of the tourney, as they did at the start.

Does not this contest of amateurs suggest the possibility that, if amateur tournaments were encouraged, billiards would be benefited much more than by showy professional encounters that centre public attention upon two or three players and do not stimulate new men to practice, and acquire proficiency in the art?

WEST SIDER.

A PITTSBt'KG TOURNAMENT.

It is Necessary to the Interest of the Business There.

Pittsburg professionals will be as false to themselves as to their calling if th?y neglect to hold a tournament then; dur­ ing the present spring. It would be ridiculous to suppose that so great and prosperous a city as Pittsburg cannot afford to give $300 in a triangular* tour­ nament, such as is now being played in the city. As a matter of fact that city has but to subscribe $200, for McLangh- lin and Burris will pay an entrance fee each of $50, while Mr. Dodds, the dis­ tinguished representative of Pittsburg will pay bis $50, which really makes it but $150 for the room-keepers to con­ tribute. These tournaments are of vital interest to the business. They are in fact the bone and sinew of the calling. They not only create billiard players hut infuse new life and vigor into those who are the patrons of the game. This is not even all to be gained from such tournaments, for it is well known that the sale of tables is greatly en­ hanced in every city where these tourna­ ments take place. The present tourna­ ment in this city, although it cost but $J!00, is worth thousands of dollars to the business. It has created fresh life in, billiards here, not only in rooms,

clubs r.ud private houses, but even deal­ ers in the market here are overrun with orders in a thousand different ways. It will be so in the market of Pittsburg if a tournament shall take place there. It seems incredible that so lively a city as Pittsburg should be so dead to the interest of billiards.

THE STATE TOURNAMENT.

Burris Wins the Opening Game From Dodds, of Pittsburg.

The triangular handicap 14-inch balk- line billiard tournament between Kd- ward McLaughlin and Edward Burris, of this city, aud W. M. Dodds, of Pitts­ burg, began at the Continental Hotel Monday evening,when Burris beat Dodds by a score of 300 to 293. It was a very exciting game. Dodds led until the last string, when Burris caught up. In the 83d inning the score was a tie at 270. Both men lost their nerve and there were many misses on each side. The score:

Edward Bnrrls 0 02002200504023 23 13 6002302 12 017 13 112 11 15 2 0 19 11773040020010073025 2 2011040202 17 9 16 0212013 12 0 41011 71 10 00500001 3-800. High­ est run, 19. Average, 3 3-49.

W. M. Do*Js-2 34364312111170 2 0 15 20 0 0 8 4 IS 0 4 0 5 0 0 0 7 4 14 7 2 0 13 00 9 01000222100 4 5 11 101 20010990133051066104123 1300005002447000 1 293. High­ est run, 20. Average, 3 2-97.

lleferee, John Cline.Ed McLaughlin picked up 400 points

at 14-inch balk-line billiards last even­ ing while W. M. Dodds, of Pittsburg, was making 101. It was the second game in the triangular handicap tourna­ ment, and the room in the basement of the Continental Hotel, where the game occurred, was crowded with spectators. McLaughlin concedes each of his oppo­ nents 100 points in 400. It didn't take him long to make up the handicap on Dodds. At the end of his seventh in­ ning his string showed 128, while Dodds made but 11 during the same time. Mc- Laughlin's seventh inning was a run of 80, and his average for the game was 9 1-11. Dodds averaged over 3V4, while against Burris, ou Monday night, his average was only about 3. The score follows:

Edward Mclflughlln 2 060 23 17 80 0401 19 1 0 0 8 3 5 7 B 0 0 11 4 0 2 2 S3 2 11 1 21 19 0 2 0 0 2 17 2 2 0 26 15 20 400; highest run, SO: average, 9 1-11.

W. M. Dodds 0 0 11 000000105 16 00 09 11 5 22 141040402009000210 0 8 12 16 3 8 161; highest run, 22; average, 3 29-44.

On Wednesday night McLaughlin played Burris with the following result:

Meljuighlln 0 1 3 2 1 10 2 103 19 3 0 2 20 2 7 63 16 0 6 32 17 12 73 6 400; highest run, 103; sverago, 16%.

Burris 0 211 14 0000100044080 9 1 3 19 0 6 73; highest run, 19; average, 3 1-24.

Honoring Foley... Thomas Foley was agreeably surprised last night by the Summit Bowling Club. He was suddenly called down to the alleys, where W. C. Van Keuren, ou behalf of Capt. Claytor and the members of the club presented him with the mag­ nificent silver tankard originally given by the "Globe" and won by the Sum­ mits. It represents the bowling cham­ pionship of St. Paul for the seasons of '92 and % '93. M. Van Keuren's speech was expressive of the kindly sentiments held by Mr. Foley's bowlers toward him. Tom never did pose as an orator, anyway and the tender feelings he has along held toward "my bowlers," as he always calls the boys, coupled with the substantial proof of reciprocity he beheld, quite overcame him, but he did manage to say something. He expressed himself in a few plain words, but the feelings prompting them made him eloquent. He said:

"I feel deeply your kindness. The Sum­ mit Club began bowling with me some three years ago, and I have always looked upon it as a part of my family. Gentlemen, I thank you." This was all, and he bore away the beautiful tankard. St. Paul "Globe."

Caroms.New York hasn't had an amateur billiard

tournament of any consequence since lt>89.Frank Sherman announces his willingness

tc/ meet any pool player In the country, barring D'Oro.

The single-handed billiard championship between Oxford and Cambridge was de­ cided at Cambridge, March 9. A. C. Hob- sou, the Light Blue representative, won after a close and excitiug game, beating E. E. Richardson, Oxford, seven poiuts iu 500.

John Fair got hopping mad a few days ago, when requested to go to Tacoma, Wash., at his own expense, to investigate a man there who wants to become a mem­ ber of the American Billiard Association. It would be Interesting to know what John Fair is president of this association for, If he cannot go ou such trifling errands gratuitously.

Jake Schaeffer and Frank Ives received $."00 apiece for their exhibition in London, which no doubt comes in handy after the expenses of the ocean trip. Jake will get S75 a day for three months In Paris, but, as a friend expressed it, "if Jake makes $75 a day he wants to spend $80." Ives is thinking of going to India with John Itoberts to give exhibitions.

The places where Biily Sexton used to be seen almost daily see him but rarely now. The accident to the "Old Couianche" has not robbed him of much of his old buoyancy and good nature, but it has made getting around a difficult task for him. lie has improved to an extent where only one crutch and a cane is necessary, but the time when he can walk without the aid of either Is probably a long way off.

At a meeting last week of the Tennis Association of Bowdoin the .following of­ ficers were chosen: President, J. B. Rob­ erts, '95; vice president, Philip Dana, 'Ofi; secretary ami treasurer, J. W. Foster, 'i)C; directors, the president and vice president and Chase Eastman, '96. Besides taking part in the Maine intercollegiate tourna­ ment at Portland, at which It won all the cups last May, Bowdoiu will send her best players to meet the champions of Tufts, Amherst and possibly other Massa- chusettes colleges this spring.

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IN THE METROPOLIS.

Arranging For a Lively Season of the English Game.

The Executive Committee of the Metropolitan Cricket League held an important session at the Cricketers' Club, in New York city, last week, when the division of the sections was made and a schedule drawn up for the cham­ pionship series of games. The delegates present were: J. L. Reid, New Jersey Athletic Club; R. St. G. Walker, Stateu. Island Cricket Club; A. A. Adams, Brooklyn; V. Bliss, Patorson; H. Rush- ton, Manhattan; Jerome Flannery, Morris Heights; 10. McWhood, Newark; J. Campbell, Victoria; J. T. Morgan, Stateu Island Athletic Club; E. A. Smith, New York; W. Fenwick, Har­ lem; F. J. Davidson, St. George's Ath­ letic Club; G. Barnes, Kings County St. George. The South Brooklyn Club, which finished last in the second sec­ tion of the league in 1893, sent in its resignation, and the Hoboken Cricket Club, which made application at the gen­ eral meeting last week, withdrew, the League being left thus with VZ clubs. The division of clubs was made as fol­ lows: Section 1 New Jersey Athletic Club, Staten Island Cricket Club, Brooklyn, Paterson, Manhattan, Morris Heights and Victoria. Section 2 New­ ark, Staten Island Athletic Club, New York, Harlem, Kings County St. George and St. George's Athletic Club. A sched­ ule of games was adopted.

Byes.The Philadelphia club was organized

February 10, 1854.This Is the 40th year of the German-

rown club. The total membersbip Is 1340.The Belmont Club, of Philadelphia, has

557 members, exclusive of associate mem­ bers.

Two new Boston cricket organizations, the Boston club and the Boston Ziugarl, were incorporated last week.

The Winnipeg Cricket Club is negotiating with Philadelphia for the visit of a repre­ sentative Philadclphluu team to the north­ west during the coining summer.

George Wright has received a communi­ cation from Captain Meldon, of the "Gen­ tlemen of Ireland" cricket team, asking for two dates for matches in Boston this sum­ mer wilh the team he will bring.

The Harvard Cricket Club has arranged Its schedule for the spring. Up to May 25 all the games are with local clubs. On May 25 it plays the University of Pennsyl­ vania at Germantowu, and on Saturday, May 20, Haverford at Haverford.

The South Brooklyn Cricekt Club has elected the following officers: President, Tulian Magnus; secretary, A. K. Johnstou, No. 168 Fifty-second street, Brooklyn; treasurer, J. llobertson; captain, H. A. Uaubury; vice captain, Dr. "\Vadsworth.

A now cricket club has been organized In Philadelphia, and an application was made last week for a charier. The new organization is to be known as the Tioga Cricket Club. Oscar Leser, Walter Gll- Lcrt, Oscar Heoker and Martin Stotz are among the members.

English cricketers are advocating a change lu the "follow on" rule, making it optional, instead of compulsory, with the side in the lead to sent their* oppo­ nents to the bat again. Many leading play­ ers favor the total abolition of the rule and the substitution of one giving either side, at any stage of the game, the right to declare its inning at a close.

The Intercollegiate cricket association for 1804 has these officers: Percy H. Clark, Harvard, president; Arthur H. Brockie, University of Pennsylvania, vice president; G. Lippincott, Haverford, secretary aud treasurer. The fixtures arc: May 25, Har­ vard vs University of Pennsylvania; May 20, Haverford vs Harvard; June 2, Uni­ versity of Pennsylvania vs. Haverford.

The following officers have been elected by the Union Heights Cricket and Tennis Club: President, W. H. Itutly; vice presi­ dent, C. H. Pepper; secretary and treasur­ er, Jerome Flannery, No. 10!) West Twelfth street. New York City; Provisional Com­ mittee, H. L. Walker, E. W. Sadler, K. Miles and W. H. Deuzell. The captain and Executive Committee will be elected at the next meeting.

A meeting called to generally discuss cricket in this locality was held at the Uni­ versity Club, Philadelphia, March 10. The delegates said they were not empowered to act, so only a. general discussion took place, nothing definite being accomplished. The delegates concurred In the view that cham­ pionship matches should be finished. It was proposed to form a central committee to have charge of all international matches, tut the idea failed of necessary support.

The Albion Cricket Club, of Chicago, has elected the following officers: President, W. B. Plain; vice president, J. N. Duke; secretary, A. H. Watson, 774 Warren ave­ nue; treasurer, H. A. Watson; captain, J. P. Jaffray; vice captain, C. Balllngall; ex­ ecutive committee, James H. Kodgers, T. O. Stokes, L. Longhurst, H. T. Shannon and A. A. Shannon. The club has leased five acres of ground at the corner of Kedzle aud Lexington avenues. This is already in good condition, and with some prepara­ tion will make an excellent wicket.

There was a great gathering of cricketers at the Astor House, New York city, last week, when representatives of thirteen clubs, members of the organization, met for the annual general meeting of the Metropolitan District Cricket League. After the small matters had been disposed of the election of officers was taken up. and D. A. Munro was elected president, H. St. O. Walker vice president, and W. Fen- wick secretary. It was understood that the clubs would be divided into sections at this meeting, but it was decided to leave that matter to the Executive Committee, which will meet next Tuesday evening at the Cricketers' Club.

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The Bench Show Committee, of the New Louisville Kennel Club, has been chosen as follows: D. Bryton, A. F. Gen- nan, H. L. Means, D. P. Kichey and T. J. O'Bryau.

The second annual bench show of the City of Straits Kennel Club was a success. The exhibition opened on the 7th aud cki-ed on the 10th lust., with nearly 500 logs on the benches. Charles H. Mason, John Davldeon and Jame^ Mortimer award­ ed the prizes.

Among the additional special prizes to be competed for at the New England Ken­ nel Club bench show at Mechanics' Hall, Boston, April 17-20, are the following: One hundred dollar challenge cup for the best great Dane, iflO for the best pointer $25 for the best beagle, whose sire or dnm bas been placed at a beagle field trial held In America; $5 for the best exhibit of four or more Scottish terriers, $r> for the best four Dachshunds, $20 for the bt.st kenuel of blood liouiula.

The New York Coaching Club will put on a coach between New York and Philadel­ phia, commencing April 28. Until their own vehicle Is ready, the club will use one of the Philadelphia coaches. The start will be from the VValdorf at 8 A. M,

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Yale has decided to enter the intercolle­ giate fencing touin»nient, which will prob­ ably take place some time in April. The date will be tixed l>y the representatives of Harvard, Yalu aud Columbia ou the 24th inst.

When O. S. Camjii-ell, the former huvn tennis cbampi-'n of America, f.iiled to <le- 1'eud his title to that honor at Newport last summer it was anncur.ced that lie had retired permanently from tennis. There is now. however, a sti-oiij,' piebabUity of his euteriug the Held agaiu uext summer.