National Republican., 1883-10-08
SPORTS AND pAsTIMEs.

Tho Coming Jockey Club RaCes-Notcs OF
Boating, Bicycle, nnd Base Bali Mat
ters--The Archery Meet.
Tho race track at Ivy City has been put in
first class condition for the fall Jockey club
races, which begin Tuesday, Oct. 16, and the
coming events have already Cast their shad-
ows before" in an interesting manner. Sow
enteen horses were nominated for the autumn
handicap, and only one Of that number has
been MISUNDERSTANDING chestnut colt
Herbert. Tho remaining entries are Moni-
tor, with 1913 pounds; Parole, 100; General
Monroe 100; Miss Woodford, 49, Aella; 1i2
lwho will take up q penalty for her two wins
since tho weights were announced) Drake
Carter, lie; Ella Warfeld, 1906; Rica, 105;
Fair Count, 10o; Duke of Montaban, 10i;
Topsy, 97; Empress, 95; Homespun, o.; Con-
falon, 95; lnfanta and Nettlo, so each. Tho
handicap will take place ON the third day,
and promises much sport and excitement
On the same day there will be a grand hurdle
race, in which tho following well known
horses will participate: Jim McGowau, Post
guard, Disturbance, Palanca, Rochester, and
Major Wheeler.
BOATING NOTES.
The proposed challenge race between tho
Columbia and Potomac clubs is at present tho
absorbing topic in aquatic circles A meot-
ing of the former was held Saturday night TO
consider the subject but no action was taken,
and the meeting adjourned until this evening
Both crews are in excollent condition, and a
close contest is predicted by enthusiastic
knights of the oar.
The Columbias won't into winter quarters
last week in tho Lehman building, and are
now occupying the entire suite formerly de-
voted to the law school Of the National uni
vorsity. The quarters arc now being deco
rated by committee, consisting of Messrs
Stelwagen and Stinemetz The former Ice
ture room has been converted into an assem-
bly, and reading room. 1t has been beautifully
papered, covered with large Turkish rug
and supplied with appropriate furniture,
while the walls will be graced by tho
clubs trophies and pictures, and a
Collonder improved combination pool table
placed in the rear half of tho hall. Adjoining
to the right and front is a smaller committee
room, with wash room, cloak room, and
gymnasium in the rear. The latter will con-
tain rowing machines, pulling weights, Cliff
ford's gymnasium, clubs, SO. The rooms
will be thrown open upon the return of
President Coon, at which time he will prob
ably be rendered house warming reception.
ARCHERY PRIZE MEETING.
The Potomac archers announce that the
prize meeting and festivities will take place
next Saturday, if the weather permits on the
Columbian college grounds. A number of
vited and will doubtless contest for the
prizes offered. The shooting will begin ut
noon. The Washington and Baltimore clubs
| together number about forty ladies and gem
tlemen. At tho September prize meeting in
Baltimore, Washington archers captured five
prizes, and the Baltimoreans will, therefore,
| try hard for return of honors Tho pro-
gramme will include shooting at unknown
distances, valley shooting, parabolic target
shooting, and other novel features. There
will be no admission charged, but visitors are
requested to remain behind the archers dur.
ing the shoot.
BASE BALL.
The Clevelauds and Nationals will play at
| Athletic park Wednesday, and on Friday the
| Bostons, champions of the league, will cross
bats with the homo club, and fine and ex-
| citing contest may be expected A The game
| announced for Saturday between the Bostons
and Nationals did not take place owing to
the rain. "'t'
BICYCLING.
Mr.. Alexander Mahon, of this city, has de.
posted 500 as forfeit for John Keen who
| desires to race Prince ten miles on Saturday
| and Higham twenty miles on the following
Monday. The papers have been signed and
the contests will be for $3.50 side If an ar
rangement can be made with Mr.. Moxley the
races will take place at Athletic park. Keen's
friends "bank" largely on his staying powers
and endurance, and claim that he can outrun
either of the above bicyclers "in tho long rum