The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1883-01-14
OUTDOOR SPORTS.
Aauatics.


From present outlook there is every rea
son to believe that the proposed formation OF the
Potomac River Navy VIII not take place this year,
Several conferences have taken place between The
delegates from the three organizations during the
past month, and ut FIRST II thought the idea would
receive the unanimous sanction OF every member Of
the clubs, but so much opposition has manifested t.
eclt that II Is safe to say that no organization win he
secured. The delegates from the clubs were Messrs
Palro and Morgan, Of the Analostans; Coon and
klntner OF the Columbias, and Dodge and Carpenter
Of the rotomacs. After the FIRST meeting sort Of an
agreement was arrived at and the various delegates
were directed to report the agreement to their organ
cations for further action. The Analostan and 70.
tomac men were favorable to the idea, while the Co
lumba Cub by direct vote discharged their
from further consideration of the subject and have so
lar refused to appoint new set from the other two
clubs for further action The reasons given by the club
are that " VIII make set OF officers, that A. will
necessarily interfere with the regular organization of
the club and viii create expense that Is wholly
unnecessary, and one In which they do not wish TO
ION. Under the plan as reported to the clubs the
entire authority over all regattas was gIven 10 the
regents or board OF directors and their decisions were
maj on all questions The onlCers to he elected were
admiral, vice admiral, secretary, treasurer, and
board OF regents. The Coumblas say that In the era
of good feeling now prevailing there Is no use OF
adding fuel to FIRE that has nearly snouIdercd ont
iot " the scheme was carried out there would arise
many squabnlcs over the important elective positions.
lHE SUNDAY HERALD haslUng maintained that there
should I've similar navy on our river to the one at
Philadelphia, believing that Is the best way to pro.
mote the sport and bring the clubs In closer fellow
shin with one another but It seems to us that the
organization proposed was too cumbersome and top.
heavy.
AT regular meeting Of the Potomac Club
ON Friday evening last eighteen active members were
elected, being the largest number admitted at one
meeting since the formation OF the club. All were
Young men who ere DESTROYS Of becoming oasmen and
scueis OF ropue and the Initiation fee has been re-
duced the prospects that u large addition will he
made to the ranks Of the club
The pool table at the Columbia parlors is
the point Of attraction that brings the members TO the
rooms Think OF nine In one game aud You may
Tim ~ nj la Vyte ttufi la,
many green players have been taught the various
catoms 10y Admiral Towers.
At the recent meeting of the Potomac
Boat Club Judge II. II. Warden was unanimously
HOLSTER had acceptably nlled the position for 4
number Of years hut lack OF time caused him to re-
sign.
The new rooms of the Potomac Club are
now open and ready Tor the attendance Of members
anh their friends. They are situated on the third
Moor, tlteenthsteet side, OF Cocoran Building, en-
trance at No. a.
Boat club nights at the Rink serve to
bring ont the best crowds OF the season. Many lady
friends anNiously await Analostan' 5 turn.
Hasc Rail.
The conference meeting which is to be
held between the respective committees OF the
League and American Association IL attracting con.
siderable attention. At present the feeling between
the leading associations Is very bitter and white the
club members OF both associations see the great ne
ceSsty Of friendly relations being brought about IL
Is pulling them considerably to how 1t is 10 he
accomplished. II was ut the suggestion Of the
League that the conference committees were ap.
pointed consequently the American Association IN
order to place themselves In proper light before
the public, found It necessary at least to meet their
adverSarics half way. The men selected to rep.
resent the American AssoCiation-NTessrs BarnIe
ot the Balt'moreS; simmons, OF the Athletics
Of Philadelphia, and rauk Of the Eclipse Of
Louisvle-have no personal claims on any
OF the players engaged by the League, white the COM
mitee appointed to represent the League-Messrs
Day of the Meropolltans; Soden Of the Dostons, and
MILLS OF the CblCagos-are all connected with clubs
that have taken players away from the American AS.
ISOLATION club5. Some OF the American Association
clubs are afraid their committee, In order to save
their own players another season, may agree TO let
hyEones be bygones and make arrangements with the
older association without settling the present dispute
between them over the players the League clubs have
already taken away from them.
The Carroll Institute Rowing Club held
Its first reunion and banquet on Wednesday evening
at Wonn's Hall. The members present IN force,
the hall was decorated with the clubs colors, blue
and gold the table was loaded with good things and
most delightful time was had. Messrs. Caldwell
and Emmck were on hand with vlOns. and Mr.
stitute Rowing Club, - response by Mr. VI. b. john
son. president Of club; THE Carroll Institute
of the institute; "our Absent Members y re-
snonse by Mr.. John u. Burkart; 'The
Potomac Navy, response 10y MI. John Bingham.
and The Ladies' responded to ny Mr.. George
Bogus. The president read letter received from
Mr. John +. Paret, secretary Of the fair committee
of the Columbia Boat Club. in which he stated that
Waters X SON of Troy had been directed to build
single shell for Mr.. j. J.. Collins, OF the Institute
Club he being the successful contestant therefor at
the recent fair. The members and gave three
cheers for the Columbus The reunion was most
enjoyable and successful affair.
At the annual meeting of the National
Base Ran Club, held January s. the following OIL
GERS were elected: President, william Warren
White: vice president, A. NJ. Could secretary,
Charles II, Kabfus; treasurer, George Noble;
board of directors, Thomas Evers, a. c. joy, and
l.. NJ Hough: manager, Charles Loeiier. The nine
win be selected from the following list of players:
Gould, Allison, Hough, JOY. schreiner, Evers,
White, Kabfus, Barclay, Loener, Pearce, Gaskins,
Noble, Kip, Robinson, and Heck. The Nationals
are the amateur champions of the South having
defeated last year all the crack mines OF Baltimore
Richmond and the WaveTleys. Of this city The
prospects for the coming season very attering
the patrons of base ball, as Inducements have been
offered the Nationals TO locate In the new base bali
park, to be erected the corner OF Ninth and S
rest assured that the coming season viii witness some
hrst-caSs games OF ball between the Nationals and
League and Association clubs as they have already
received propositions for opening games.
1t is understood that the grounds at the
corner of Ninth and streets have been leased by a
prominent gentleman Of this city, and that he In
tends 10 fence the entire square In, erect SPLENDID
grand stand, aud make the grounds equal TO any In
the country. Besides having the place an attraction
for base ball clubs, Mr.. Monkey intends making II
similar to the polo grounds Of New York. where
athletic games of all kinds drills and shows VIII have
abundant room TO manmuvTc and show off. such a
place is Just whatthe batossers OF the District have
IL VIII serve 10 all tine ASSOCta
tiOn teams OF the country to city the stars
and Waverleys in match games.
There will he no Departmental League
here next seas0D the various officers at conference
early the past week. agreeing that twas inexpedent
Most of the best players OF the various clubs Will
unite with the National Stars and form strong
team to battle with all comers among them being
Allison, Kalbfus. Gould, Evers and others.
The Waverleys will expect a very lively
season. now that the Stars have good team.