The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-04-26

say IL was iut HlcNtcsl pay VI Tue sedsOn.
The feat Of retiring a side on four pitched balls
was done by Barr in the game OF Thursday against
the New Works. He was assisted by Knowles, who
caught the entire side out on fiyballs at second
base.
A nine composed from Mckee. Mccauley, Birch,
sims, lewel Doyle, Kranskopf, Rawlings, Decide,
Harp, and Cissell will play the Georgetown College
team Thursday afternoon next on the college cam
pus.
Too much skating and polo.playinr is liable 10
prevent the National players from keeping up their
fine trim. Powell injured his ankle while playing
polo Wednesday evening, and was united to play,
especially In base-running.
we regret that a paragraph in this column last
week about new boat club was construed to reflect
on Mr. !. Kimball Jr., since nothing could have been
further from its intention. Mr., kinball has done
friends are better entitled to good words from all
who have at heart the best interests Of this sport.
The Ariel Club. of Baltimore. at late meeting
effected permanent organization and passed a
resolution TO make the coming season one OF an
aggressive Kind. They decided TO hold regatta OF
their own next June and to engage in the regattas of
the Potomac River clubs and Virginia Association at
Fredericksburg.
The Columbus sent out last week several crews
and barge parties, besides many small boats the
potomacs one or two fours. three singles aud
doubles. on Wednesday they had ont an eight with
sweeney. the promising scuer of Portland, pulling
number seven The Analostans did not do much
work, though they had out several very fine boats.
Charley sloan of the Columbus, went out for the
first time last week. His form pleased his compan-
ion. Bob Wade. immensely, and there is prospect
OF their rowing double this summer.
Both Decoration day and the Fourth OF July come
this year on Saturday. This will give our oarsmen
good chance to rest the day following their contests
1t is pretty well understood that Mckinney will
not row again in the Potomac champion four, as he
is determined to devote his entire time to the study
OF medicine MACS retirement will be great
loss 10 the club as he s one of the best bow
on the river. II his determination not to row re-
mains the crew will be then McRae, Baker. Ryan,
and either Cornwell, Bailey, Smallwood, Doxson, or
Fisher.
The Analostans will hold a meeting on Saturday
evening next, when they will map out the programme
for the season. 1t is probable that they will at the
for the fourth annual Potomac River regatta. They
being the oldest club II is proper they should take
the first step.
1t has not yet been settled where the national
meeting takes place. Philadelphia s the place for it.
and the Schuylkl Navy ought in Justice to itself to
extend the invitation to the n. A. A. o. 1t ia Pha-
delphias turn and her clubs should not shirk the
sponsioility of meeting the small expense that
nualy incurred by the boating clubs OF the cities
where the regatta is held. II Philadelphia has it
this year Washington will take it in 1885.
The name of the new organization Is the Wash.
lngton Rowing Club The first meeting was held on
Thursday evening, at the rooms Of Mr.. +. X. Ward,
on ID street, and was attended by large number of
members CT the other clubs of the District A con-
stitulon similar 10 those In use in other rowing
socations was adopted, the monthly dues of mem
beers being placed at one dollar. The election OF OIL
GERS to serve until the annual meeting in July re-
shifted as follows: President, William Dickson;
Vice President, j. Brad Adams: Secretary, W. r.
Lapham: Treasurer, J. Iadley Whitaker; Cap
tain, Mcdonald Douglas; First Lieutenant Har-
vey $. Durnsl; Second Lieutenant, William Seeker.
Mr. cumberland generously offered the use Of his
new hoat-house next to that Of the Columbias, and
II was agreed 10 accept the same Tor the present
with thanks. The club will proceed 10 business at
once. having already sent an order for a four
cared shell, contributed by several public. spirited
citizens as il is their intention TO engage In as many
regattas this season rs possible Enough available
material is IN the club for both senior and junior
four, while 1t will surprise the older ones by the
and character Of the ofiicers satisfy ali that the
club is squarely organized aud financially sound in
every respect.
Capt. Doxson, of the Potomacs, was very active
during the past week, he having out every dav
either the eight or fours. Sweeney, of Portland
and Baker, of the senior crew, have been pulling
good Zeal together lately in double scull and
fast
There is lack Of interest in boating at present
which can only he accounted for by the enthusiasm
now prevalent over base ball At this time last wear
tue several lighthouses were oyerrun by ambitions
oarsmen, and there was little difficulty In getting out
plenty OF shell crews each afternoon, while during
daily. With the exception of the Colnmbias. very
few OF the big senior and other oarsmen have made
ther irst appearance at the club-houses, but they
can be found each afternoon witnessing the exciting
sport AT Capitol Park.
bicycle Notes.
The Capital Club Will make club-run to Fred
erick, Md, next saturday. stop-over night viii be
made at Ashton, and the remaining distance covered
the following day. Quite a number have slgnined
their intention to 20.
Two members of the Cycle Club made the Journey
TO Eicott City, on the main stem OF the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad last Saturday by the way of
Seyenth-street road Sligo. Colesville. Ashton and
GAINESVILLE They report the roads in good cond-
ton.
The first of the week quite number Of the men,
bers of the Cycle Club, among whom were Fizer,
Monlton, Moss. Kruger, and Zey, maze the run to
Marlboro and return. ley disabled his machine
about six miles out and had to return. \ substan-
tial dinner was set out at Marlboro.
As each succeeding riding season opens the styles
Of bicycles TO select from grow In number and In
perfection of hnish. Popular opinion to the pre-
change. A notable Instance OF this consists in the
use of the tangent spoke. A few years ago this
innovation was looked upon as of doubtful practical
market, and all the light roadsters without excep-
ton, make use Of the tangent set spoke. In the
present state Of the art II T. the preferred constrnc
the machines Of this class the old favorites the
Royal Mail and Rudge, English machines. There
are only two American light roadsters made, and
these are both new machines this season. Con.
siderable interests exhibited by the wheel fraternity
az 10 Their practical performance As they are both
made by reputable, responsible firms, who turn out
rstclass work, that fact Itself Is regarded by many
purchasers az sufficient guarantee. The overman
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The pone Conmhia Iight roadster has nnt ,ye hs
lieye, yet been seen In Washington, Wewil chroni.
Gle its arrival.
Rink Notes.
The present warm spell has caused the attendance
at the fnls TO fall OF considerable The managers
tak OF closing AT the emu OF the present month II
ouHiheHH CONTINUES poor
The Howard and Rogers combination appeared AT
the National Rink on Monday, Tuesday and
"wednesday, and at the washington Rink The re.
mander OF the week Thelr performance was FAR.
The polo game between the Stars Of the Wash
ton Rink ana the Nationals OF the E-stTeet Rink
The stars, however. claimed three fonts against The
Nationals, and the referee decided TO score
from the Nationals and credit 1t 10 the stars, thus
leaving the final score to 1. The playing Of Mr..
IIargroye deserves special mention.
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The managers OF the National Rink CONTEMPLATE
putting improvements on that link to the amount OF
several thousand dollars during the summer season.
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