The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-11-20
SPORTING NOTES.
Position of the Athletic Clubs and
the Police.
shou Id tie California Club Resume Operations
the Others Will Elso Be at Lib
erty to Reopen.

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of conversation in sporting circles at pres
ent. Amateur athletics, and, in fact, al
most everything in the line Of outdoor
sport, has been lost sight of for the present
to give the deep-thinkers and prophets an
opportunity Of airing their views on mat
tiers pugillstic.
The acquittal of Young Huntington by "a
Jury Of his countrymen" in the Superior
Court has led many of the impulsive sports
to enthuse and predict for San Francisco the
restoration of its title as the mecca of pu-
gilists." The officers of the California Club
and patrons Of fstic sport have been freely
interviewed on the subject, but in the midst
of the general rejoicing Chief Crowley has
been entirely ignored. His opinion, ap-
parently, is not wanted, and Whatever action
he intends taking in future seems to have
very little interest for the sports.
Mr.. Crowley has stated that he prefers to
wait until Rochette's case has been settled
before saying anything or taking any action.
Those who know the chief ara inclined to
believe that he will net quietly submit to
having prize-fghting resumed under his
very eyes after making such determined
stand against it. without interposing few
very weighty objections Many of the non
dioU VI bii6 DpiuiUu
would be very sad state of affairs to have
the police frustrated and set at bay in their
endeavor to suppress what they consider,
with good cause, to be a public evil. Should
the case of Rochette be decided as was Hun
tingtOn's, all the so-called athletic clubs
which formerly flourished would be at lib
rrty to reopen and conduct prize fights I'M
der their auspices the same as heretofore.
II is generally conceded that it with be i'm
possible TO make any distinction bet ween
the California Climb, with its padded floor
and cushioned posts, and the Bruisers' Ath-
letic Association, with nothing more to
boast of than a set of boxing gloves and two
buckets. If one Club" is permitted to re-
sumo operations, all the others will be at
liberty 10 follow suit, and hence the Objec-
ton made by great number.
POOR HUNTING IN PROSPECT.
Up to the present time hunters have Jared
somewhat poorly in their endeavors to bag
flying game of almost every description.
Duck is none too plentiful i'll the market and
quail is also keeping well out of sight Many
OF the old hunters are wishing hard for rain,
but it is not quite likely from present indica-
tons that their wishes will be grained for
some time yet
A branch of the Sportsmens' Protective
Association has been formed at Benlcia. For
several years past anumler Of San Francisco
hunters have formed syndicates and rented or
between Benicis and Suisun, with view
of appropriating them to their exclusive
use for hunting purposes. Since It's organl-
cation the Sportsmens' Protective Associa-
ton has been opposing this reserve" sys-
tenn, and branches have been organized in
almost every portion of the State.
The trap-shooting season Will not open
until April, but already the clubs on this
and the other side Of the hay have been act
ually engaged in mastering their forces and
laying plans for the future. The Lincoln
Gun Club has decided to lease its old
grounds at Alameda Point, on the line of
the narrowgauge railroad, and as hereto
fore "blue rock" flyers will be used
THE WRESTLING MATCH.
Everything is in readiness for the wrestling
match to take place on Saturday evening be-
tween Evan Lewis and Joe Acton. The
latter expects to weigh about 162 pounds
and the former about 1877. They have both
trained faithfully, and will undoubtedly be
in the best condition possible. By mutual
consent the men have selected Hiram Cook
to act as referee, and II Peter jackson ar
rives on Saturdays steamer from Australia
he will be asked to act as timekeeper for
Lewis. Notwithstanding the difference in
weight, Lewis is supposed TO have the worst
Of the match. According TO the terms of the
agreement Acton wins if he gains one fall;
whereas Lewis will be obliged TO throw his
opponent twice within one hour. An eX-
ceedingly large attendance is expected
1t is now supposed that the match be-
tween Choynskl and F0garty ut Sydney has
been postponed, and hence the scarcity of
news concerning the contest.
The Olympic Club grounds are used daily
by scores of aspiring amateur athletes who
are bent upon breaking records and earning
fame in the Thanksgiving day games.
PROFESSORS NIGHT"
The Directors OF the Olympic Club have
set aside one class evening in each month
for the use Of its instructors. 1t is called
Professors Night" and although no for
NAL invitations are issued, the members
have the privilege of inviting their lady
friends 10 witness a short, informal pro-
Eramme. Professor Corbett was in charge
Of last evenings entertainment, and sue
ceeded in amusing quite large audience of
ladies' and their escorts. A number of box
ing bouts were participated in by the senior
members of the class, and ali OF the Pro-
fessor's pupils acquitted themselves ad-
mirably.
To vary the programme Professor Meth
ling wrestled number OF exciting bouts
with his pupils. Owing to illness Corbett
was unable to crafty the audience with an
exhibition of his skill
CRICKET MATCH.
There will be cricket match at the 4 la
media grounds next Saturday afternoon be-
tween picked teams from the Alameda and
Burnaby clubs. An interesting game is an
ticlpated.
The Oakland Canoe Club has arranged
programme of races to take place in the
Ga kland estuary on Thanksgiving day.
There will be contest for the Holiday cup,
in which the Gnat, Gypsy and Mystic will
take part
The Reliance Athletic Club of Oakland
will give ladies night" exhibition next
Tuesday evening.
1t is said that the Olympic Club Directors
are willing To release COrbett from his con-
tract if he should get match on with either
Campbell or Slavin.