The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-11

"A trophy of tho Amateur Athletic Union limi
in value. the men TO weigh ia at l5O pounus
and the judges and referee to re chosen IRON
among the spectators on the night OF the con
test at the ring side tho men TO weigh ia nv'
minutes before entering the ring, ana th'
event TO occur at the stag athletic entertain
ment which the Union Athletic CLUB VII
holdlthe latter part of October, IN us cut
house. corner OF Fulton and Pineapple streets
Brooklyn"
John Leonard of New York, and Martin
Dempsey. the professional wresters met at
Arthur Lumleys Office Tuesday and posted
900 forfeit for a match at eaten weights
catch as catch-can wrestling. There was con
siderable wranglng between the principals
as TO the selection of the place ana time lot
the event Dempsey suggested Jersey City
ss the proper place to meet. Leonard Iookeu
serious and thought hard for moment and
said "knsw." Dempsey then named south
Brooklyn and guaranteed the sale OF SIX nun
bred tickets In the event of the match taxing
place there Leonard posed in wouid-be
fighters attitude, twisted his mouth. eIpec-
torated within an inch OF Mr.. Lumley q
patent feathers, and looking at every body sus-
piciously, said: 'Knaw say young fellers. 10
dis ting straight Well If 1t tsnt, I'll tell
yer it will be a case Of ambulance He then
looked very brave. On being assured that
everything was dead straight SEQ" he con
scented to have the match take place in South
Brooklyn in December
Manager McGunnigle has been chosen con-
litionally TO manage the Pittsburgs next sea-
son. The condition named 10 that Ned Han
Ion be retained a a member of the team. Nc
Gunnigle had said previously that If he ro-
manned IN Pittsburg another year Hanion
would have to go. Directors McCallin. Kerr
and Scandrett were against engaging Nc
Gunngle again. but on the condition that
Hanlon be retained Mr. Scandrett swung
around and cast the deciding vote in Me-
Gunnigle's favor Whether the latter will
sign a contract under these circumstances re-
mains to be seen.
After the great fight which Creole put up
against Mike Muroy at the final bouts of
the National Athletic Club tourney hun
dreds of the spectators who witnessed that,go
are anxious to see the men pitted against each
other again to demonstrate who is the better
sparrer. The energetic chairman of the
National Athletic Clubs games committee
Henry III. Ray. is therefore trying to get on q
special four round fight between these two
young gladatOrs, to occur at the forthcoming
Special Night" which the National Athletic
Club will hold next month at its gymnasium.
The outlook in the pugiistic field this win
ter is very bright, and there will be no lack of
smuggling matches for the admirers of tho
manly art. Chappie Moran writes to
friend in New York that he will sail for Amer
ica some time this month, and is very anxious
to have another go at Tommy Kelly or any
other l05-pOund man in tho world. Chappie
is said TO have greatly improved since his last
visit to this country and has defeated Sid
Phillips, Aft Greentield's son, who weighed
in at llS pounds, Patsy Sheenan and several
other frst-class men since his return to Eng
land
German the Star Atlantic Clubs cham
pion boxer, was indscreet enough to
Whisper, 'Gorman can punch tho head OH
Jack Skelly." The u. A. C.'s tighter heard
OF this and announced Il hear that the
friends of John German are talking of hi.
besting me easily. i have retired for good
but am willing TO demonstrate the fallacy
of Johns friends remarks. | weigh lis
pounds, but am willing to meet German at
l25pounds in a special bout in any locality
that can be secured. tho contest to be undcr
A. A. u. rule"
Mike Leonard. the Boy" who 80 ably rep
resented the Naruna Boat Club in the tourna
ments and boxing arrangements during last
season. but who was banishod from the club
during the season Of aoquatics has reclaimed
the good graces of Captain righe apparently
for he has been readmIttod to the Varuna koat
Club. The Narunas are going IN for n larce
and extensive time IN the boxing business
and the special tournaments at the club house
on Atlantic avenue Brooklyn nro to be regu
lar monthly features Of the organization dur
ing the winter season.
The New Jersey Club has been formed with
view to promoting the manly art of self de-
Tense It's first attempt will take place at
Oakland Rink jersey City Heights. Tuesday
evening. October 10th. when Bill Dunn Of |
Bayonne. and Jack Glynn. of BROOKLYN. come
together III twenty-five round contest with
two ounce gloves. The purse is fixed at $500.
The mon each weigh about l65 pounds
The second annual boxing tournament of |
the lorilard Athletic Club will DO held at |
Woods Hall. Jersey City Monday evening |
October 18th. The following weights are to |
be decided Bantam feather. special. 125 |
pounds. light and weller. Gold medals will |
be awarded the hrst and second in each class. |
Entries close with }. j. Farrell, secretary.
III First street Jersey City, on 1hursday, |
October 18th.
OF all bird shooting snipe shooting is the
pleasantest: There is the least Of fatigue.
the least of exposure about il, and TO a Inv |
man who has still the passion of sport IL IA |
very delicious to lie in wait for prey and shoot |
1t without labor. Not for the love of destroy |
Ing NE, as sentimentslists declare by way of /
denouncing us. but for the development and |
exercise of skill. the enhancement of health |
sne exalted physical enjoyment of outdoors. |
II seems that the heat in tho Hartford |
$40, 900 race that was dec AIRED dead between !
Nightingale and Little Albert was really won |
by the last named horse. an instantaneous
photograph OF the finish showing this 10 be
the case. Unfortunately for those WHO bet ON
Little Albert the Photograph plate WAS not
developed until several days after the race
Nightingale In the meantime having won il.
In recent conversation Mr.. Bonner said.
~ consider Nancy Hanks wonderful mare
sue Is q better horse than Allerton in INV
opinion. Auerton has a record of 2O9l bnt
that Is on a kite track That makes several
seconds difference Nancy has been RUNNING
on regulation track. and according to the
reports she runs with ease and without a skin
or a break. She beat Allerton in the last
race. The fastest mile then was 9i2
The South Orange Field Club have dec;ded
70 place the following football team in the
Held this year: John Cunning. quarter back
H. Rockefeller half back; Il. .laintor. fnll
PACK; W. Jennings, right guard II. Chnrcn
ieit guard h. Hall. centre rush: N NcNultv
lett tackle; X. Halliday, left end: A. Flitclt'
ner, ueht end; o. Deiano right tackle.
The Standard Athletic Club will hold II.
annual tournament IN tho boxing line on
november l.th and 18th at Turn Hall. Green
point III President Wood can arrange tho
Details, a special fight of four rounds, under
z. A. Y; rules. between Hugh Winters Rrook-
Z Athletic Club, and Billy McGarry ths
standard Athletic Club fighter. will occur.
PRESIDENT Noel. of the Olympic Climb %
New Orleans. has cabled Fred Jobn.on ~
know the latter's terms to'fght Cal NoCartbv !
"a the olympic Club at New Orleans.
The secretary Of the Australian Jockey CIuh
- pau an annual salary OF S5. 900. the hsndi,
cAppeI 1900. while the starter is obliged IN |
psnesss on sl.7t0. and the Judge places thu