Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-07-21
SPORTING.
ROSS IN TROUBLE.

SUIT Entered Against Him for the Recov-
cry off Board Bill
BosroN, July 20.-Mr. James Keenan,,
a well known sporting character Of this
city, has attached the 500 forfeit which
accompanied Wallace Ross challenge to
f. iward Hanlan for boat race for s., 900
a side. Mr., keenana, in explanation OF
his action, said Yesterday evening that
Wallace Ross went 10 see him Ill the
spring oil 1850, telling him ne hau no
money and friends in this city and ask
ing him to assist MIN. Mr.. Keenan,
took him into his house and hnarded
him until the race, June l., 1850 lie
also bought him the boat in which he
rowed. and paid Sl30 to delray the eX-
penses of his training. Mr.. Keenan,
claims that he did this on the under-
standing that il Ross won the race on
the SeeEonk, he was TO pay him back.
Ross did win the race and $1,000, since
which time he has carefully avoided Mr..
Keenan,, although he is known 10 have
been in the city several times. Sporting
men are somewhat excited over tie mat
ter, and will watch events with great IN
terest.
Preparing for the Buffalo Meeting.
BUFFALO, July 20.-E,ntries Tor the
circuit races, from August II to 9th IN
elusive, foot up ninety-four, all cassrS
filling, with several yet to bear lrom'
which will mako all aggregate nl over
one hundred. The list is the longest
in several years and everything points
to one OF the best meetings ever held.
The 2:27 class includes Forrest, Patchen,
Argonaut and Humboldt. The PAGERS
are all noted ones. In the Poi class
Piedmont, NoltAire and Dan Smith are
entered. In the 2:l5 class Charlie Ford,
Midnight, McGregor, Hopeful, Trinket
and Santa Claus. In the 2:l9 class AL
exander, Midnight, Wedgewooi and
Trinket. In the 2:20 class there are
eleven entries. Maud s. and st. Julien
will trot against time.
Saratoga Races.
SARATOGA, July 20.-First race, purse
$500, three fourth mile, Hiawassa, first;
Valparaiso, second; Hermit, third. Time
l:l4i.
Second race, purse $3.50, one and one
eighth miles, Boulevard, first; Victim,
second; Montrose. third. Time l:594.
Third race, one mile and 500 yards,
Ripple, first; OVAL, second; Eale, third.
Time 2:l4.
Fourth race, two year olds, five, eightS
of a mile, Runnemed, first; Wyoming,
second; Glance, third. Time l:O3!.
Canadian Amateur Regatta.
HAMILTON, ONT., July 20.-The regatta
of the Canadian Association Of Amatenr
Oarsmen took place to day. with large
attendance. The first race, for rugged
skiffs, was won by Graham, OF Toronto.
The second race, pair Dared, was won
bv the Albanys; DetrOits second.
Base Ball.
Troy, July 20.-Boston, i; Troy, ,.
BUFFALO. July 2O.-Buttaloes, II;
Chicagoes, !.
CLEVELAND, July 20.-Detroits s,
Clevelands :.
Sporting Spray.
The Cornell crew were the guests OF
the LONDON and Thames rowing clubs at
the Criterion Hotel, London, last night.
The Amateur Athletic Association OF
Birmingham, England, have resolved to
send letter OF welcome to all American
athletes.
There was no wind at Chicago yester-
dsy when Little Brown lug paced i'll
2:l2I. But the Chicago papers will do
all the blowing in the next few days.
Frank McQuigan, of Boston, AMI +
:. Tisdall, of Canada, entered into an
agreement in Philadelphia last week 10
run 200 yards on the Polo Grounds OF
New York cily for $3.50.
Anson leads the League in batting
with an average OF 45O. Flint follows
with 372: Kelly, $50; Gore, 3l2; Dal-
rvmple, 3ll; Burns, 800; Williamson,
2SS: Goldsmith, 276; Quest, 259; Piercv,
30 N.coi, 80. HnrcorAn, 2cO