The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-03-17
SPORTING MELANGE.
A Race Between LEGAL 0arsmen
in Prospect.
The California Club Settles Accounts With
Young Mitchell-Ike Weir Is Matched.
Amateur Athletes.

The Directors OF the California Athletic
Club met last evening and agreed to allow
Young Mitchell $1,000 for training expenses
for the month OF June last and services rem
dered, including the entertainment of fsti-
cuffs he had entered into with Professor
George la Blanche. 4 special meeting of
the Directors will be held on Wednesday
evening 10 hear further reports concerning
''The Marine" from Captain Morse.
In reference to an article which appeared
in one of the papers stating that a man
named John Clark, who is connected with
the Union Pacific Railroad, had procured o
ticket from Director by which he obtained
permission to witness the GOdfrey-Kilrain
fight, the board announced that it thor
oughly investigated the matter and found
that the ticket was not gotten from Direc-
tor of the club. but that Mr.. Clark pre-
sented himself at the club on the afternoon of
the 18th inst and offered to pay his dues. The
Assistant Secretary asked his name. which
Clark gave as being lie Cour. He was then
informed of the amount he lie Cour) owed
to the club for back dues, S22 go which he
paid in full. During the entertainment,
some one who knew Clark called President
Fulda's attention to the fact that he (Clark)
was not member of the club. Fulda
sought Clark and asked him for his coupon,
which, on being presented, bore the name Of
LIE COur of Fresno. Mr.. Clark was then re-
quested to leave the club-room, which he
did very reluctantly, ana thus the matter
stands, so far as Mr.. Clark-Le Cour is con-
cerned.
STOLE SILENTLY AWAY.
Billy Muldoon, Jake Kilrain and wrestler
Roeber folded their tents ana silently s ole
away from the city last Sunday evening for
an Eastern port, presumably Baltimore.
MUl1Onn Spl himSalf hainu vary
much displeased with the manner in which
the resent contest had been written up in
several of the papers. He thought that the
average newspaper reporter OF this city
knew but very little about fiitic sport. OF
Jim Corbett Muldoon spoke unfavorably.
He thought that the Californian, although a
clever boxer, could not fight little bit.
Jim Hall, Maber, Gregains and Willis will
leave to-day Tor Sacramento. The combina-
ton of fistic celebrities will appear this
evening at the latter city, after which they
will take passage for Portland, thence to
Eastern cities On the 30th inst. big Joe
McAuliffe will attempt to stop Pat Farrell
in ten rounds. Farrell is training under Ed
Smith OF Denver, who recently fought God
frey. There has been no place as yet Sc
lected for the contest, and in all probability
the match will not be allowed to take place.
THAT INSECT AGAIN.
Johnny Griffin, the Brockton feather
weight, and Ike Weir. the belfast Spider"
were matched last Thursday to box for a
S1400 purse, the largest ever given in Boston.
They will meet on or about April 10th in or
near Boston, and Al Smith or Jere Dun will
ac; as referee. They will weigh 10 pounds
five hours before entering the ring.
The following letter appears in Philadel-
pbia paper of recent date from the we'll
known sporting man, Z. G. Holske:
Sporting Editor The Item: WIN you kindly
correct the statement TO the effect that had
money wageted on Young Mitchell TO defeat La
F1h ItG Glnh In
one to suppose that was searching for sure
thing 10 gamble on. | have not invested dollar
on puslIisl lOr eisHteen months, ana Wnen 40
put out dollar am always ready to take an even
chance. have not interested myself in sporting
matters for nearly year. expect, however to
be heard from soon. though at the present have
not fully determined what branch Uf sporting III
l. C. HoLsKE.
The monthly meeting Of the Burnaby
Cricket Club will be held on Thurs day
evening, at 33iR Sutter street The first
match OF the season will be played at
Alameda on April 9TH. Clubs have already
begun to practice at Alameda and Klinkner-
vile, and considerable interest is being
taken in the sport.
SCULLING MATCH.
As a general thing aquatic sports is noted
as being one of the few quiet pastimas in-
dulged in by the lovers of athletic exercises
of this city. Occasionally ripple of ex-
element is felt when a match between local
oarSnen Is announced, anu all ueVoteeS
of the oar are then on the qui vive
for information concerning the men
aud their qualities as oarSmen. 1t
was learned last evening that Mr.. Stokes of
the Pioneer Club, in behalf of John Sulli-
van, challenged George Van Guelpen of the
Dolphin Boat Club TO row the latter a race
over three-mile course, for a stake of from
500 to $500 side, the course to be mutu-
ally agreed upon, in best and best boats.
The general opinion is that Stokes will ac-
cept the challenge, and if such be the case
the aquatic fraternity may look forward to
a rafting good race, as both men are said
to be pretty evenly matched. As the aQuat-
lists have numerous friends among the
patrons Of the sport, lively betting will GER
tainly result.
AMATEUR ATHLETICS.
A special meeting of the Pacific Coast
Amateur Athletic Association was held at
the Olympic Club rooms last evening.
After passing resolution authorizing the
officers 10 turn over the books and moneys
of the Old association Tomorrow evening TO
the Pacific Association of the Amateur
Athletic Union, thu meeting adjourned sine
die.
The Pacific Association of the Amateur
Athletic Union then called 20 order,
and proceeded to adopt a constitution and
complete its organization. A Committee on
Bylaws was appointed, to report at the
next meeting. A Board of Managers. con-
siSting of Que delegate from each club, was
elected to have charge OF the affairs Of the
association.
After the adjournment of the association
a meeting of the Board of Managers was
held, and officers elected as follows: Walter
Scott. President; +. +. ScanlOn. Vice-Presi-
dent; z. w. Nahl, Treasurer; (. p. Hill
born, Secretary.
The annual indoor championships were
fixed for April 24th at the Mechanics Pa
viiOn, and the annual outdoor champion
ships were fixed for May 30th.
After appointing various committees,
John Elliott was elected official handicap
per OF the association.
Among the delegates present were: E. P.
Hilborn. U. c.; p. W. NAH, A 0. c.;
Walter Scott, 0. A. c.; w. NJ. Schwartz,
Sacramento; w. E. Swift, L. A. c.; George
w. Jordan. p. a. c., and 5. V. Casady,
0. 4. c.
The Alameda Olympic Club is arranging
a pleasant programme for its "hgh jinkS"
next Saturday night. Those who are for
tunate to secure invitations may anticipate
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