The New York herald., 1869-01-24
NEW YORK HERALD SUNDAY JANUARY a.
SPORTING.

| SPOR TING.
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The Prize Ring.
The fight between Allen and Gallagher promises to
be very interesting to the pugilisc fraternity, as
both men are already making the requisite prepara
lions for the encounter whi is fixed for the sd OF
February. 1t is said that both the contestants are
confident OF victory, though some aver that Allen
will easily carry on the honors. Be that as it may,
determined struggle is anticipated. Jimmy Elliott
| proposes to fight the winner.
| Bussey has accepted the challenge OF Jerry pono-
van to night for any amount from s2,ooo the tatte
TO take place In Canada. six weeks from the signing
| OF articles.
The arrest Of wormald's bail in Boston win doubt
less be lesson to all eager bondsmen In fiure. II
was supposed. on good grounds, that Wbrmald
when released from prison. started for England, and
SO the consequences will be somewhat serious for
those who went his security.
In reply to challenge OF p Marley, Con. Orem,
of Salt Lake City. stated that he would fight him
for $780, the fight TO take place six days. notice,
or he would match Jimmy Dwyer to light him for
Nat Langham. q famous pugIllst who it may be
remembered defeated Tom Sayres is coming to this
Hank McCotter, the Albany puglist, who, it win
be remembered, was matched to f0ht Johnny
Backey disocating his shoulder, died last week. at
his residence in Albany, OF consumption, from which
ne mas been suffering ior some time past; HIS death
Is mOuned by his numerous friends, by whom he
was well liked.
The State Of Missouri, following the example of
Illinois and Indiana, is desirous Of having a law
passed to prevent and punish prize fighting, and has
pehtioned the Legislature to that effect.
Among the contests announced are the follow
ing:-January %, Samuel Keves and Robert Hem
mings, near New York. for $780, February 13 Pat
Hollaran and BIN Keyes for 5000. 18th, James Du-
Hunter and Patrick Basaett, in Pennsylvania. Tor for
$500 q side. 2sd Tom Allen and Charley GALLAGHER,
Tor -, ,0O0 and the championship of America 25th,
Daniel DOlan and Michael Welsh, In Massachusetts,,
for $500.
Shooting.
The shooting throughout the country during the
past week has been very ne and reports state thar
game abundant in localities hitherto deserted.
number OF pigeon matches have been shot, all
tending to one good resut-that OF making scores OF
excellent marksmen. The sport Is becoming daily
more popular, as is evidenced by the large number
OF spectators who generally attend the contests
The match between John Taylor OF Jersey City,
and Edward Tinker of Providence, r. l., comes Off
at Narragansett Park tomorrow. The contest is for
$500 side at 70 single birds, ~ ounce OF shot, and
81 yards rise.
John Taylor. OF Jersev City; Mills Johnson of New
JERSEY. and Edward Tinker. OF Providence, shot a
sweepstake match at pigeons for S400 on FRIDAY
was won by Tinker. who killed 20 birds: Taylor 25
and Johnson "a. After this a match at II birds was
% a s ran D New ev ad
his opponent killing 13. large company were
present
Canada, on the 27th inst. for silver goblet weigh
ing five pounds and three money prizes Fifty birds
rises. number Of Canadian crack shots are al
The following matches are announced:-January
dence r. L. for $500. 2s-B. Cordes and W. Rasley,
at Brooklyn for 800. 27-At Toronto, open to all
residents OF the New Dominion, for a silver goblet |
and three money prizes 2s-James Delaney and |
Henry Morton. for $500. February flames Mowlan
i5Msamuel Fowler and John webster, at Brockye,
c. w. for 5000.
AT the recent meetings Of the boat clubs belong
ing to the Hudson Amateur Rowing Association the
following gentlemen were duly elected officers for
the ensuing year:-GulcS Boat Club-T. Shea, Pre-
sident; W. II. Spear Vice President. and Z. II.
Conn, Treasurer. Paisade Boat Club OF Yonkers--
II. A. Amelunq, President; J. f. Millard Vice Pres
dent; J. G. woodworth Secretary: T. A. Atkins.
Treasurer. vesper Club of Gienwood-Benjamn
Mason, President; Thomas Franklin vice President;
J. c. Rockwell, Treasurer James I. Howland, Secre-
tary.
place the 9th OF February Irving Hail. promises
to be brilliant affair. The different clubs OF the
association win be largely represented.
Josh Ward is hard al work. and by next March
will have four-oared crew to row the st. John
men, II s said that Walter Brown will be one OF the
crew.
match has been arranged between L. Water
bury, of the Ataanta. and W. H. Spear OF the Gulick
prize valned at fifty dollars, over the association
course.
opening day between CONN, OF the Guck, and Noyes
OF the Atalanta Club.
Billiards.
The great event In the billiard world this week
will be the return game OF the series between Dion
and Foster, which Is to be played Thursday next
in Montreal. As the forthcoming contest differs
from the first one, which terminated in favor OF
Foster by only four points, considerable specu-
ation has been INDUCED to who shall
carry OF the honors and the $1,000. The
first was French carroms, 300 points, while
the approaching struggle is to be decided the four
ball carrom, the push shot and the crotch being OF
course forbidden. II Is needless to shte that the
match Is looked forward to with the greatest In
terest, that the contestants are In excellent play,
and that taking everything into consideration the
match will probably be one OF the most exciting on
record. New York will. doubtless, be largely re-
The next match for the championship of Illinois |
win probably take place between vermeuen and |
Hicks, the Brooklyn amateur has accepted Frank |
Fitchs challenge, and has agreed to play match at
the four ball game, with or without the push shot,
The billiard PLAYERS OF Wisconsin are to have Q |
tournament at Fond du Lac on the I'd OF February,
establish state organization The affair IL to
of In the Opera House, and the result IL anticipated
Win interest. Tue game Will be the regular Amerl-
four ball carrom game, push barred. The prizes
will be:-First, the champion cue, gold mounted, |
and valued at $50: second. purse of $50; third
purse OF t25. Each player TO play one game with |
every other player The player winning the greatest
number OF games viii receive the champion cue; |
and the other two prizes will be awarded TO the two
players winning the next largest number OF games |
respectively.
The following matches are announced:-January
22. Henry Rhines and John Frawley. In Cleveland,
for $500 side four ball carrom game, push shot al
lowed 500 points up 2s,n, Melvin Foster and J.
=. Ralph Benjamin and Melvin Foster, for 500
side; French carrom game, 300 points up Foster TO
give odds OF $50. February %. John Frawley and
and Thomas Foley, in Chicago, for $1,000 q side;
four ball carrom game, push shot allowed. 1.500
points up. April - IN New FORK; tournament for
the championship Of the improved American game
En,res-Rudolphe, Dion, Foster, Deery and Cold
thwaite.
FOREIGN SCIENTIFIC NOTES.
Professor weleker, Of the University Of Bonn. and
celebrated for his works on classical philoogy died