The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-11-30
VRATHFUL WAYNHS.
Enraged at a Decision :
Words and Blows
Bowling.

highly lnQlgnhuU oNeE Oho ShaO"J 1860
ment they received at the hands OF the
Manhattan Athletic Club officials at
Madison Square Ga rden on Saturday
night, and it is doubtful If another repre-
sentative is sent over from this city TO
participate in any more of their games.
The Wayne Athletic Club claims that it
was deliberately robbed of second prize
in the three mile run, and several New
York papers admit that tbedecislon given
by the referee was open to dispute.
In the race in question there were forty
Dad entries. Jersey City was represented
by George J.. Bowman, of the wayne a.
C.. and it was generally admitted that ne
would come in for one of the prizes. Inc
first prize was conceded to L. L. Conner.
but the Waynes went over in a BODY win
the hope of bringing second or third PRIZE
across the river.
Bowman came in second. with i. j. 70
pellus Of the X. A. G. third. Vogellus
was ut enc time a mem Der of the WayneS
of this city, but left that organization TO
Join the club lie now represents, aud con-
siderable jealousy has arisen since ms de-
lection from the ranks OF the jersey City
organization. When the race was nn1shed
Vogellus refused to claim third prize.
aud both Bowman and he We're
counted ont in consequence sec
oud prize being given 10
Smith, OF the Pastine A. G. Captain
Clossey, who WAS looking after the
Wayues' interests, protested at the decis-
ion. and he and Vogellus had a setto in
the garden, but were separated by the
police before any blood was shed. Alter
the parties reached Jersey City. however,
The dispute was continued, aud Vogellils
and Captain Glossy had a lively tilt,
which resulted in the former being con-
siderabiy done mp.
The Waynes yesterday had an informal
meeting, and the action of Vogellus in
refusing TO claim third prize, thereby de-
barring Bowman from second place, was
severely criticised. The club ID unanl-
nous ia lis sentiments. and it proposes
to back up Bowman's claim Tor sec
ond place. 1t was agreed that the
best plan TO pursue will be to pit Bow
man ngainst Smith at the invitation three
mile run of the Brooklyn Forty-seventh
Regiment next month. in case the Man
haitian Athleti: Club will put up a suit
able prize, and Bowman has expressed
his willingness 10 enter the contest With
him. He skid TO a NEWS reporter this
Morning:-
Il came in second in the three mile
race on Saturday night and Vogellus
came in third. IL VogelluS had claimed
that prize, / would have been given
second prize. ! don't know anything
about the fight which followed the de-
cision of the referee, but | believe there
was some trouble. But if the Manhattan
Athletic Club will put up q prize to be
contested at the games of the Forty
seventh regiment. I will agree to meet
Smith, and we will then see which is the
better man. All ask for is the same
handicap"
An important meeting of the Wayne
Athletic Club will be held this evening at
its DON in Caledonian Park. Every
member Of the club should attend, as
business of Importance will be transacted.
The Entertainment and Games Commit.
tee will present Il report and several new
members will bs elected.
The Outing Athletic Club will meet to-
morrow night at its rooms on Henderson
street. All members are requested to at
tend.
The Ann A. c. Will hold an informal
stag In their rooms tomorrow evening
after the regular meeting.
The Gable A. A. will hold its regular
meeting mex Tuesday evening at its
rooms. Next Monday evening the cluf
will hold its annual ball at the Oakland
Rink. The club il very popular i'll the
social line and its affairs are always well
attended.
The Owls will meet Wednesday even
ing at their rooms on Pavonia avenue.
Final arrangements will be made for the
clubs stag, which will be held at the
rooms next Monday evening.
Captain Glossy. of the Wayne A. c..
has secured a team OF "a men, whom he
will put into immediate training for the
junior cross-country championship.
Last year the team for this
club secured second place in
the championship. first being taken
by the Tremonts of Boston. The
Waynes this year expect to win frs
prize, as they have all their old material
and many new ones to pick from. The
team will nave three practice runs a weeI
from now until the championship.
Pat Cahill of the Scots is scheduled t,
take part in the Eagle A. C.'s tourna
ment in Brooklyn on December 10. Hi
opponent will be James Butler, who j
training near Poughkeepsie for the meet
ing, end is confident of again receiving
the decision.