Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-13
Sporting Notes.

MITCHELL thinks that Kilrain has "sure
thing" in fighting Sullivan.
IT is stated that the Smith party "stood" to
win $50, 900 had George won the Sheffield handi.
cap.
JACK ROWE, of Buffalo, says that Hamburg,
Grant, Carroll, Lehane and Welch, reserved
players, will be signed by Buffalo for next sea-
son.
MILTON YOUNG expresses the opinion that
Blessing will be superior to Laura Stone as a
3-year-old, as her development has been more
marked.
ity Stakes of 1891 Congressman W. L. Scott
is the largest nominator. He enters g. Cali.
fornia is yet to hear from.
SOME self-authoritative Pittsburg CORE.
spondent has informed Eastern papers for a
certainty that McShannic, Nichols, Maui and
Staley are to be disposed of.
Ransom, the winner of the Sheffield Christ
mas handicap, was handicapped to run 1854
yards. In his second heat he ran the distance
three yards short of Il seconds.
THERE is a racehorse in New Zealand which
is son of the well known English sire Musket
that rejolces in the trite name of Son of a
Gun. He ran second for the New Zealand
cup.
WARDS splendid success in Australia tickles
the Washington enthusiasts immensely 1t has
likewise set the Boston and Pittsburg people
by the ears, and they now say they have not
given up hopes of getting Ward.-N Y, Herald.
The four runners in the final heat of the
late Sheffield handicap finished in the follow
ing order: ]. Ransom. Woodgreen, 79]I, ESQ;
Pico Walker, Motifs S413, f12 los; w. South,
Sheffield, 7934, E5; ]. Wheeler, Motifs. S3sI
f2 l0s
THE Western Bookmakers' Association has
decided not to disband, as has been previously
announced, but will continue the Organization
and do business as body on such tracks as
will allow it, and work as individuals on other
courses.
TIM KEEFE was asked yesterday WHY he did
notsign a contract. He said that he did not need
any advance money, as he would only spend
it. and that he had enough to last him until
spring. Tim does not seem to be in any hurry
to sign.-NeU York Sun.
THE Sporting Life holds Manager Mutrie re.
sponsible for the rumor of large salaries re-
ceIved by several players1 1ast season, 1t even
questions Jim's veracity! When shown the ar
ticle in question Jim laboriously waded through
the paper to see where itwas published.
THE stakes for foals of 1887 lust closed nv thu
Kentucky Trotting Horse Breeders Associa-
ton. Lexington, KY, have filled far in excess
of the most sanguine expectations of the off,
GERS. The three stakes will aggregate more
than 400 nominations, which come from all sec.
ticns of the country.
KEEFE has rented an office on Fulton street,
and will begin business on Monday next. Tim
has devised a new baseball, which is an i'm
provement upon any that has yet been put
facture as soon as proper machinery can be
purchased.-Ne,o York World.
THERE is horse in the town of Sprague.
Conn.,, belonging to Allen Williams, that has
to be put to bed to be shod. Mr. Williams has
to carry mattress and pillows to the shop
where his horse is shod. The horse is throw,
down and held on the mattress by straps across
the body, and his owner insists on having the
horses head bolstered up in a comfortable DO
sltion with two pillows while the work is being
done.-HorSenldn.
THERE will be no spring games between the
Giants and the Philadelphia Athletics Harry
Wright has made oyertures looking toward a
series of games with the Brooklyn Club Man
ager Sharsig, of the Athletics has made such
strenuous objections, however, that it is doubt
full If the thing can be arranged. Sharsip
claims that the Brookyns are a great attraction
to Philadelphia and does not want any other
club to sweep in the shekels at his expense.
Mr.. WILLIAM EAsToN has received instruc.
tions from MIR. j. b. Haggin to make all the
necessary arrangements for the sale of the
Rancho del Paso yearlings in the summer.
They will number from Ito to 100 head, and the
sale will take place at Mr.. Easton Hunts Point
establishment. As to Ossory and Galore, Mr.
Easton says neither of them has as vet been
shipped from England. He expects, however.
to receive advices in the matter within the
next week.