The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-01-24
OUTDOOR SPORTS.

Rowing.
In an Interview with one OF the prominent young
members OF the Washington Club on Thursday last
the surprising fact was learned that the club would
soon cease to exist as an organization. The reason
the young oarsman assigned for the collapse is be-
cause OF a debt Of nearly 800 hanging over them,
which they are unable 10 meet at present and see
no way Of llqIdating in the future; The member
things from the organization, as they had plenty of
material from which capable crews coull be pro-
duced In this connection little bit of history
could be related which shows the club came near
disbanding last season. They were badly OFF in the
way of a stroke for their crew, were at a loss to
get suitable man. and there was talk of giving up
The rupture OF Smithson and the Potomac Climb
gave them man. and all their batteries were at once
put to get him to let sngle-shell rowing alone and
go into the crew. His agreeing to do so saved the
crew and club The older clubs have all paid their
assessment for last seasons regatta hut that OF the
Washington IS not yet in hand, as 1t should have
been many months ago In order that full settle.
inent might be made OF the affair. From what can
be learned from the committee who have tried to
collect the amount from the club little hope is en-
tertalned. aud 1t looks as II the Columbas. Poto-
macs. and Analostans would have to make up the
amount from their treasures. The dissolution OF
the club is TO be regretted, as many expected they
would come forth this season and electrify the row.
ing world. II they dissolve they viii release num-
her OF available men who are destined to become
thorough oarsmen. What splendid chance it
would be for the Capital Club to gather In the best
Of the men, for with their own membership and
such new ones they could bring ont the best Of
crews
Smithson has expressed wish to get into the
ranks OF the Columhas in order to carry on his
singe-shel rowing 1t is not at all probable that he
would endeavor TO get back into the Potomacs.
The Columbias Will not do as much outside row.
ing next summer as hitherto, devotug nearly all of
their time TO the races here on the Potomac. OF
course they will 20 to Philadelphia 10 fight for the
sharpless cup. and may venture again otbe Virginia
State regatta. The club Intends this coming year to
wipe out some OF their big debt.
The Potomac Club Is first in the field to announce
the fact that next fall they intend giving fair to aid
them In paying of their bonded debt. They fully in
tended having one this winter. but many organiZa-
lions got in ahead Of them that they had to give up
Mckinney, Of the Potomacs, who laid OF last sum
mer may probably take his seat again In his shell the
coming summer Mac is good sculler and oars.
man, but in order to down the former class he Will
have to go faster than ever before.
Base Ball.
deal is In progress with the Bostons by the Ma
tonas. At the last meeting OF the League directors,
BY vote OF 70 / the agreement by which four
Providence, Hines, Carroll, ana Giiliaan NJ
confirmed. Mr. Soden, the Bostons voted In the
negati,e because he was anxious to hold Hines. As
Hines for Of the surplus pitchers OF the Bostons,
i is likely that Whitney Will come here. The Ma
Shaw, and Whitney, pitchers; Gigan Myers, and
Mike Hines, catchers; Baker, ID; Knowles, 2b;
stop and cenreelder TO be secured in necessity
Baker can be utilized as catcher, while Hines would
also do In the field.
1885, and will enter the District League with the fol-
lowing players: Winkelman, Beavers. sneeden,
Eis scnrSih padgett Angaat, Vance Lsr%an
and Charles Beavers captain.
There is some talk among the managers OF the
National Club who at present are directing affairs
TO give up the locality, Capitol Park, and secure
lease upon what Is known as Athletic Park. The old
grounds are more central In position, and are better
adapted for drawing purposes than the one IN North
Washington. The TAX about building lots ia allrub-
bsh, the grounds, II occupied at oil, will be the
same as last season, as President Hurt has SO in
formed Director Regan, of the Nationals. With no
motive at all In the matter common sense should
teach the directors that Capitol Park ID the most
available location In the city.
The admission to all games at Capitol Park Will be
nifty cents per head, turnstile count Under this
regulation ladies will have the same privileges as
the male sex, the right to pay their own way In. II
is not thought probable that the League will adopt
any guarantee In order TO make cities selfsupport
Inn