, 1879-04-27
SUNDRY SPORTS.

Chicago no" has gymnasium second to none,
and vastly superior to most in the United States.
II IL the concurrent testimony OF visitors from other
cities that the Athenmum Gymnasium, 4S-5+ Dear
born street. stands at the head ut similar instisu-
tons In the country. 1t is freqncntcd by business
men, many OF whom are sktllful gymnasts. Some
OF these gentlemen propose to give exhibition OF
their sk1ll next Wednesday evening, and have ar
ranged an attractive programme, consisting of
walking, running boxing, tuulbslng, leapng, and
exercises on the hor1zontal and parallel bars. The
aktll OF the amateurs and experience Of the man
ayers will combine to make this very interesting
entertainment to all interested In athletics.
ARCHERY.
The sudden rise Of archery in America during
annals OF outdoor sports, and it aueurs we'll for
Its future TINT 1t should be 60 enthusiastically
ceived; but, like all pastimrs, to become lasting,
1t must have central parent organization to make
proper rules, both Tor shooting aud to govern the
competition between individuals or societies and
give it u fostering This necessity was early
ward L. Brewster md Albert e. Spa1ding, OF Chi
caso belongs the crcdit Of originating the Nation
al Archery Association OF the United Suites. This
Association is composed OF archery societies locar-
ngemeut will DC given IN Chicago next August
grand national meeting Of a1chers, lasting for
will be competed for both by ladies' and gentle
men.
TIE TRIGGER.
Capt Bogardus il doing we'll at his gallery and
atnateuzs to shoot free OF charge. Last night he
attempted to break 100 glass balls in succession,
using 20 gauge gun and one-half ounce OF pow
der. He broke 90, missing the nincty-irst.
The shoot Of the Anstin Gun Club at Austin yes
terday afternoon, ten glass balls to each man, re-
kultcdas follows: First tria-Truman, 4; C. D.
yalcott, o.; Turrli, O.; Warren, =; Canhe1d, 8;
Oiell, /; Bassett, T; Bonzell 8; Kellogg, 6;
Blackman, 4; Clark, s; Murphy, 4; Baliou, 8;
9r0saS xs & s. asot as 5lI: II aa fBsSt ba
were tied, they shot of, Tar.iil and Bonzell
getting five apiece the first trial. and Dalon and
l,alcott four. Another effort resulted In victory
for Turrlll, he scoring four to Bonzell's two.
BILLIARDS
s5ecta1 Dis7c-ca to The Tribune
NEW York, April 26.-The Paris tournament
closed tonight In favor OF Fignaux, who defeated
Daily In sixteen innings thus taking the first pr,za.
DAILY, GARNER, and Prot were NIL tied for second
place.
AQUATIC.
Commodore Munger denies the rumor that the
Corn is for sale.
The Yacht Club meets next Tuesday evening at
the Sherman Houae.
QUESTIONS ANSWERED.
K, Owosso, Mich-The following clubs are men,
bers of the Chicago Amateur Baseball Associa-
ton: Lake View, Drcadnaught, Franklin, Oak
land, Atlantic, Mutual. and Unique.
S. S.. Manitowoc-1. Why is Fisher, Of the
published new Guilds, containing the statement
that the foul bound has been restored? 8. Has
Douglas Allison an engagement? i. Give the
weight and hight of Dlckerson and Gore. AHsmer
Il. The name svas applied to him several years
ago in recognition OF the fact that he frequently
displayed the wildness and enthusiasm peculiar to
Indians. 2. A supplement Of the Guide, contain
ing the proceedings at the Buffalo meeting, has
been issued. g. Yes. 1. Write to the PARTIES
They object to having their personal characteris-