The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-01-31
OUTDOOR SPORTS.


Base Rail.
Manager Williams, OF the Metropolitaps claims
that Burch, who played here last season has signed
AGO. contract to play with his club for next summer
among the list promulgated by the secretary of the
American Association as belonging to the Brookyns.
Manager Barnie, of the Baltimores was in the city
Jag, week with ms polo team In talk with base
S Tnn a. OF hs city he said the action Of Mcknight
Barley case was considerable, and that he had no
doubt that the player would be blacklisted. This Is
secure Barley they will Kick and mop over into the
League. Nothing would pie Use Washington better,
as It would help this city In more ways than one.
The National Club, in accordance with Its pie
vousy arranged plan to issue twenty shares OF stock
at $500 each has through s treasurer sent circular
70 number OF prominent people asking them TO sub
with the rush that was expected, owing 1t is said
to certain disagreements existing among the old
1t is time any differences now EXISTING should be-
healed up. The ball season is near at hand, and II
We are to have club active, earnest work is required
and 90 to work. II united and harmonious front Is
presented we believe the money required by the club
der to protect Its interest," shall appoint governing
board, we cannot tell the final result.
Morrissey, the big, awkward, heavy hitter Of the
Nationals OF last summer, has signed with the Os-
wego Club II he takes care OF himself and attends
| to work he Will make big record.
Paul Hines will play with the National Club next
season beyond shadow OF a doubt. This 10 the re-
New Yorks, and Chicagos at their last meeting
They did not like the idea Of Hines going to Boston,
and go agreed with the Nationa. Club that In Of
admission from their votes the Nationals must keep
Hines: He will make a big feature for the team,
and add greatly to its batting strength The nine,
pitchers; Gilligan, Hines and Myers , catchers;;
Baker, 1b: Knowles. Oh; Gladmon. 3b. Carroll, T.
Hines, CT, and Crane, when not pitching, RI.
Eoning.
II is quite probable that Baker and Ryan will again
UNIFORM Potomac
There will be very little objection to these two fine
oarsmen coming back, as they LEFT the club last
there s pos Utility of the Potomacs getting out
very nne crew, as several other oarsmen Of repute
think seriously Of Joining the Potomacs.
Everything points to the election OF Mr.. Austin
Herr 70 the presidency Of the Potomac Club, since
Mr.. Wheatley refuses to let his name be used again.
In anticipation of flood, the various janltors Of
the lighthouses have put everything safely away.
unless the houses are washed away no damage will
be done. At Cumberlands the same care has been
taken, while the keels OF the new crafts he has laid
have been removed TO place of safety.
The regatta committee OF last year is urgently re-
qnested by the boating people to close up their
affairs.
The Potomacs and Columbias will hold regular
meetings this week for the transaction of Important
business.
The announcement in last Sunday g HERALD OF the
condition of the Washington Club while known to q
few, caused quite a commotion among the majority
OF the lovers OF aquatics. The feeling generally
one OF regret at the demise Of this promising organ-
cation. There is much speculation about what will
there was many who would make capa i'e oarsmen.
In this list are johnson, Hager, Dewdney, Lapham,
Steward, the Griffin boys, and many others.
1t is said that the Columbas will not do as much
rowing away from town this summer as hitherto.
Well, let's see, they will 20 to the Virginia regatta,
the Sharpless race for eights will undoubtedly de-
fend their claim for The championship at
the N A. A. o., and will then In all probability 20 to
the Fortress Monroe affair. This with the Potomac
regatta will keep the club going all summer and will
necesstate Ellis Wards service.
Mr.. John ID. schoolcraft, president of the Virginia
Association OF Amateur Oarsmen, has called meet
ing Of that body for March 9, in Richmond TO select
the next meeting place. Here Ia chance for the
Old Dominions Of to snow their hand and
secure the regatta for their city.