The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1882-12-03
OUT DOOR SPORTS.


Fisher and Kearney, the phenomenal
young scullers Of the Coast Survey, would be a de-
clded acquisition TO either of the boat clubs of this
city. They are destined To become frst-cass oars
men ii they take care of themselves.
McCraig, one of the finest scullers on the
Harlem, and for number OF years champion of the
Ki-von Kull Club of New York, has been elected
an active member of the Potomac Club Mr.. Nc
Craig Is at present employed in the Engraving and
Printing Bureau.
1t is said that Kintner ended his racing
with this year, and that he will give way 10
Wade or some one else in the champion Columbia
crew. Since Klnt took a seat in the shell the boat
has been showed victory in every contest bat one
and his place viii not be easily filled
A great many admiring friends of the
COlamOias would like to see them go New York
in the spring to engage in the races of the Passaic
going, and If the Columbus We're to 20 big crowd
would accompany them from this city.
The proposed races ON Thanksgiving Day
between members of the Potomac club, and the
match race between Harrison and Brace, OF the Po-
tomac and AnaiOstan Clubs respectively, did not
take place. the weather being too cold and the water
too rough. For the same the Intended dancing
soiree was dispensed with.
The Carroll Institute Rowing Association
will, early in the spring, start the racing season by
a series of races between their members. 1t is the
Intention Of the club to purchase fine barge and
several racing boats, while individual members win
purchase single shells Iheclnb rallied at the support
of Collins and the Columbia Fair and won him the
single shell by handsome majority.
Rase Bail.
1t is understood that Baker, of this city
will go with the new American team OF Baltimore
next season.
The various Departments will put forward
very strong teams carly in tho spring to battle for the
Departmental championship.
Snyder is very proud of the badge he won
at the Columbia Fair on Tuesday night, while the
friends Of Barr, Of the Waverys, greatly de-
pressed over his defeat.
There is a movement on foot to have a rep
TeSentatiye meeting between delegates from the
League and American Association clubs, for the pur-
pose of anicably settling disputes between the two
organizations such proceeding would greatly elo-
vato the game of bail in public estimation
The Waverleys, of this city, have joined
the Interstate Association, new Organization OF
base Uall clubs lately formed at Philadelphia. The
following clubs win belong To the associations Active
of Reading, Pa; Merritt, OF Camden, n j. Quick :
step, Of Wilmington, Del; Harrisburg of Harris
Of Chester, Pa. Waverleys, Of Washington, ID. o.,
ana the Peabody Club, OF Baltimore. II Is also very
probable that Jersey City Trenton, and Burlington
all of New Jersey VIII have representatives IN the
league. The Wayerleys Of this city, will put for
ward very strong team, and it Is also expected that
they VIII put the grounds OF the old National Club In
better condition Than ever before, erecting a new
fence and large grand stand As il is understood that
many players Of the Nationals have signed Tor other
tie trouble in getting hrst-ciass team FROM home
talent, element that Is far superior TO Imported
material. This organization semi. professional viii
create a sensation In base ball circles