The New York herald., 1869-06-20
SPORTING.

SPORTING.
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The Prize Ring.
The disastrous termination oI the encounter
between McCoole and Allen was evidently the death
knell OF the prize ring in America. 1t Is apparent
that the rufhanly exhibitions can no longer be car
ried on with that fairness which characterized the
barbaric sport of years gone by. or course the ring
may have its supporters for some time to come, but
such people are sadly out Of their proper quarters,
which undoubtedly are the different strong prisons
OF tine country. We have had enough Of this D rize
fighting business and 1t only remains to be seen
whether the authorities in the States with continue
encourage it by using but little exerton 60 pre-
vent 1t. There certainly was time when boxing
was recognized manly display, and when Its
admirers included many thorough sportsmen; but
the science has dwindled to mere rowdy1sm and the
parrons OF the s0called ring at the present day are
but the pigmy representatives OF brokennosed pugi-
lists, whose principal expertness consists in CARROT
ing. The night between McCOoe ana Allen furnShed
satisfactory evidence Of the character Of the specta
tors who generally countenance such exhibitions.
Under all the circumstances IL Is to be hoped that
prize fighting is at an end. The country has been
infested by gang OF inflated rowdlcs from the other
side, VINO have cndeavored to make as much money
and confusion as possible. If such gentry continue
70 pour IN, the jail accommodations VIII have to be
increased though 1t Is hard that their presence
should entail unnecessary expense.
Billiards.
There is but little activity In the billiard world at
present. 1t Is rather hot for the amusement just
now, and however exciting good game might be,
packed IN close room, sardine fashion, is far from
agreeable Several matches are nevertheless under
discussion and viii doubtless arouse the interest
OF dormant biardsts There is probability OF
match between Cyrille Dion and Melvin Fos ter at
the three-ball game lor $1,000 a side, thou gh the
arrangements have not yet been entered into. Dion
ing to play him home and home match at either
the American or French game ior 5000 each game;
IRON the reputation OF both players, good game
may be expected.
citing as the recently held In this city, since
many OF the well known billiardists will not coIu
pete for the hOnors. Carme Is mentioned In the list
OF competitors, and his most formidable opponent
win probably be Rudolphe. BuG few OF the New
though why they should not boldly enter is not
II is proposed to hold tournament in this city for
may be expected, as New York is well provided with
many excellent amateur players.
Aquatic.
Aquatics begin to flourish and many lively contests
in the prospective. But few If any, of the clubs
along the Hudson have as yet entered into regular
contests. II Is presumed, however they VIII
shortly contend for superiority. An opportunity will
be given them TO show their strength, as the
Hudson Amateur Rowing Association have in con-
temptation the formation Of ix-oared crew, Sc
ected from the different clubs composing the assocl
alton, to compete with the Harvard and Yale crews
at the July meeting The best men VIII OF course be
selected.
The Portland rowing regatta announcedfor July s.
viii consist OF three races and The following prizes
have been offered First race-Open TO all six-oared
boats in the State, Tor distance OF three miles; first
prize $780, second prize S75 Second race-Open to
all working boats, pulled nom the gunwale for
distance OF two miles: first prize $50 second prize
boats In the state or every description to be pulled
by one pair OF sculls, for distance OF two miles;
first prize $i5, second prize $50, thi I'd prize $25.
A match has been made by James Merritt and
Henry Cowan to row three miles IN seventeen feet
working boats for 500 a side, on the Harlem river,
The following events are annSunced.-June 2lr
j. 22d-Gienny and Ellis single SOULS, seven
teen feet working boats, Empire course, Harlem
sculls, two miles:-- stephen Weir and James
500 si a side. ~ asd-Eingsiey ' and Henry, Nassau
Club. New York city, three miles, straight away race,
Atlantic Yacnt Club from New YORK to White
stone. 30th-Harem Yacht Club regatta.
m "a Y tine Ser a. pits
Boston regatta. July 5-Openlng day OF the Jersey
City Boatlng Association, at Newark, n. ). July
July 1l.-JaInes Merritt and Henry Cowan, on Har.
lem river, for SlOo side. July 23.-Harvard and
Yale, Worcester. July 30.-Harem Yacht CLUB re-
gatta. August -.-Harvard and Oxford, on the
Thames England. August Harvard and Cam
bridge, on the Thames, England.
Pigeon Shooting.
The ranks OF the feathered tribe have been con-
siderably thinned for their momentary escape from
the many traps set throughout the country was but
a brief enjoyment before a sudden death. shoot
ing tournament In almost any State supplies satis-
factory evidence Of the popularity OF the sport,
well as showing the rapid increase Of good marks
men. glance at the scores OF several meetings at
furnishes proof Of the vast Improvement which
has been made. The display at syracuse, for in
stance, very fine, and certainly unsurpassed at
any previous meeting OF the Sportsmens State Asso
ciaton The admission OF Shots however,
In the general contests was evidently not agreeable
to the amateurs, though It was apparent that many
OF the latter we're much better marksnen. The pro-
fesslonal matches certainly deprived the meeting OF
they generally gave rise to unnecessary betting and
disputes, Bogardus, professional shot, has issued
some very wild challenges In which he offers to
shoot 500 birds In six hours; kill 100 consecutive
birds from ground. spring and plunge traps single
loading gun; and he VIII also shoot with any man In
America against time and endurance for s., 900 to
S5 900 side. 1t s to be hoped that pigeon shooting
Will not be brought into the category Of those
pastmes which have almost been ruined by
earnestness to make money.
the following events are announced:-June ~
James Daniels and Robert Hemmings, at Bingham
ton, for 500 q side. 24th--Henry Childers and
James Martin In Westchester county, for $50 side.
July s-James Bannon and Henry alsn, at Worces-
Ter, Mass, for 500 side. lltn-J. stone and Henry
Powell and sam Corwin, at Boston, for 500 side.
Pedestrianism.
The following events are announced to come or
June 25-Samuel Ward and Henry CLANCY, at Franz
ingham, Mass, for 500 SIDE 26th-Iames Nc
lntyre and Henry Lovett at Worcester. Mass, for
Orme, at wilmington, Del, for s10O side 2gth-
James Meany and Hen valley, at Avon, n. y. for