National Republican., 1888-03-25
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ing world.
The most marked fcatgre of the Washing
ton Club during their southern trip, so far,
is the steady and even play of the different
members composing the home aggregation,
excepting two of its number. The two in
question are Irwin and Gardner, who appear
to have failed to show themselves capable of
o standard as high as Is required to
acceptably I'll aposition on a
League team. So far us Will
mot, Murray, and Hoy are concerned, moth
ing but what Is good can be said of them, as
well can be judged by telegraphic reports.
The 'old timers are also showing up well,
and from all indications an evenly poised
team will he the result. OF course, II is not
to be expected that the Statesmen are going
to set the Potomac on fire with their bril-
liancy, but at the same time 1t is more than
probable that their record at the end of the
season will by far eclipse that of last years
club. Under the skilllul guidance of an ex-
perienced mango this will not he difficult,
and as 1t is an assured fact, although not
officially announced, that Ted Sullivan will
be the man, the Washington public can rest
assured that all the ball-playing that is In
the men will be performed by them and
that no such discord and indifference as was
the case under Mr.. Gaffney will prevail the
coming season. Every man will be expected
to do his duty in business-ike manner,
and to do II we'll No sulking or favoritsm
will prevail, and In consequence, when the
best man is put to the front without fear or
favor, the public will respond with liberal
patronage and support the club and the
management.
One thing the Washington magnates
should do, and that at an carly day. 1t is
either to release Carroll and Gilligan ut
once or make II deal whereby they may he
transferred to some other League city
These two players, while they may not be
acceptable to the home club, still would be
eagerly snapped at by perhaps stronger
teams than the Senators. Should these
players leave Washington il will end the
list of the Providence contingent, which
was such prominent feature Of the Wash
ingt0ns in their first year as q League club.
The Statesmen will return to Washington
on Thursday next, and should the clerk Of
the weather prove to be in an amiable frame
of mind ON Saturday they will cross bats
with the Williams College club, which will
be the opening contest of the season at Cap
itol Park. Ted Sullivan left last night for
New York, and with a mysterious smile
limited at future strengthening of the Sena-
tors ranks. just what and how this is To
be accomplished will be related hereafter
Donnclly signed contract yesterday.
THE IVY CITY RACES.
As the spring meeting of the National
Jockey Club draws near great interest Is
manifested in the success of Washington Is
favoiite sport. The track, with few days
of good weather, could be put in excellent
racing condition. In connection with the
dissatisfaction that has been SO unanimously
expressed against the starting of Mr.. Cald-
WELL who has heretofore handled the 'llag''
at Ivy City. the following communication
to the sporting editor Of the NATioSAI
REPUBLICAN from a new aspirant for start
ing honors may not be inappropriate and NJ
the same time given due consideration by
the Jockey Club. The letter speaks fol
| itself:
NEW YonK CITY, Mar -, lsSs.--.My busnes.
| for years past as the public Is generally
| aware, has brought me into intimate contact
| with all the details of business connected
with race track, and assure you have
ost no opportunity OF becoming Thoroughly
acquainted with the character, disposition
| and habits of race horses anl the proper man
| ner of conducting races.
Knowing well how much depends on q
proper start realizing thoroughly ihe responsi
bility of position ON which so much depends
would respectfully present myself as "traI
candidate" should the opportunity occur, loI
the position of starter at your course thi'
coming spring meeting.
feel competent TO I'LL the position think
POSSESS the necessary 4unliiications 81 q
| appointed will aim 50 Ia conduct myself as Il
| merit n continuance ui the same public favor
| which have acquired by honesty, skill, and
| industry and will endcayor always to retain
VIII deposit $500 with your association
upon entering upon the duties ol starter II
| good faith, as Il security of honestly ful hlml
| the duties toward the aSSoriatiun, to be for
| ieited at any time fraud or dishonesty may 1T
| discovered and proven ON my part, do no
| appear before you as novice nor Il stranger
| 10 the contrary, u person of experience as
| have made II u business for years 10 he presen
| at the starting post daily, at all our eastern
Jockey club race courses, as You may pOSSibl!
| have observed, studying the different starters
| styles IN sending the horses OFF, which ha,
| given me every confidence in myself anC
| good ideas as well, and, at the same time
| enjoy the confidence of owners, trainers. an,
| jockeys, many of whom would he only toe
| pleased to have me take the flag" knowing
| full well that all would be treated alike
| honestly.
viii be prepared at moments notice to &c
| ON trial without pay, as | firmly believe, al
| though with all the Difference due to the re
| SpOnsiblity of a starters position as to skill
| that the same Is much over'rnted, and can be
filled by any experienced, clever, and honest
person like the undersigned II given a fail
| trial, to the perfect satisfaction of all | take
| pleasure IN referring To Mr.. Burke, Of the Ncy
| York sportsman, and Mr., No"burgh, of tn
| Spirit Of the Times, ! am yours, very truly,
| JACK SHEEUAN,