The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-09-03
members and to young men who are fond OF
outdoor sports, inviting them to join the
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members and to young men who are fond Oh
outdoor sports, inviting them to join the
club.
LAWN TENNIS.
The Los Angeles Herald of August 3lst
says: handicap singles of the Santa Monica
lawn-tennis tournament occupied the courts
the best part of yesterday. The surprise Oh
this contest has been the good form shown
by Jardine. The handicapperS underestl-
mated his ability and at the present writing
it looks as if Kenneth Carter and JafdIne
will have to do battle for the first prize. The
sets have been well contested throughout,
1t taking three sets to decide in nearly every
contest. The following is the summary:
HANDICAP SINGLES.
Preliminary round-Rouih beat Manning. Cd,
Cd; X. Carter beat German. 81. DO. go;
bunker. Ga So; Cosby beat Carson. g., 20;
Jardine beat Woodh0use, 6-5. 5-6, 60; Barry
beat Hart, SO, SO, Co. Van Doren beat jones'
First rouud-Tufts beat Grasett. SO. 6-3, 6-3;
Kinney beat Wiltshire go. 60; V. Garter peat
Jaidine beat Cosby, 60, Cd; Moore beat war
ing, GO, Go.
Barry and Van Doren have each won a
set.
Owen and Moore have each won a set.
The conclusion of these matches finishes
the first round.
WARREN STILL FAKING.
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The New York Herald of August oath says
that Tommy Warren (who is termed middle,
weight of New York and Bullhead
johnson, n negro from Burlington Iowa,
fought three-round battle on an island III
the river near Warsaw, Illinois, by the light
of torches at 2 o'clock in the morning. In
the third round johnson hit Warren below
the belt and the referee gave the fight and
gate money to Warren. The latter was get
ting away with johnson all right enough
and would have won the battle. Neither
man was punished much A gang of sports
went down on boat from Keokuk, and each
paid IS to see the fight.
Hancock authorities will look into the
matter. Warren says that ne will fight his
coored opponent again provided enough
dollars can be collected to make UP re
Specialize purse.
Danny Needham has received dispatch
from the Seattle Athletic Club, asking him
il he would fight Billy Mahan for purse OF
$1,000 Needham answered in the af1irma-
tive, and all that is required to bind match
now is the signature OF Mahan to the docu-
ment
President Fulda of the California Club
stated yesterday that resolution was passed
by The Directors providing for theipayment of
$1,000 of The clubs Indebtedness. Rochelle
and Armstrong are training for their contest
which, according to Colonel Vice, will be to
successful" conclusion.
Peter Jackson and his trainer Fitzpatrick
received quite a reception at Honolulu. on
their way to Australia. Peter and Fitz gave
an exhibition to large gathering OF sport
ingmen, and retired with pockets wel-filled
with dollars.
There is quite an interest taken in the APP
preaching battle between MeAulitfe and Sla-
win. In London several large wagerS have
been laid, with odds slightly favoring the
Californian. The contest may take place
any time now.
1t is quite probable that Young Mitchell
and Professor Watson will take the Occi-
exhibitions. The .majority of the Directors
whose term Of office has expired were too
busiy engaged in politics to give the club
their attention, and the members have been
anxious to see the club under the control of
men who understand how to conduct its af