The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-03-13

friday night numper OF young mon
interested in amateur. athletics met at
the Reliance Club-roOms in Oakland and
perfected an organization known as
the Pacific Amateur League. George
l.. NooIwlch, member of the
Olympic Club, is one of the original pro-
jectors Of the scheme. and WAS elected Sec
rotary. Arthur Pope, an ex-professonal
ball-tosser, is President. Il is strictly
amateur concern, but the Board Of Control
will allow the clubs ts engage semi profess
slonal catchers, if such can be found in The
different institutions represented in the
league. This provision Is made because
many OF the young men hold clerical POSI-
lions - Dookkeepers, expert accountants,
etc.-and If one OF these should get thumb
knocked of 1t would sadly interfere with
his business.
Tie circuit includes five clubs. the
Olympic of this city, the Reliance OF Oak
land, which Is branch of the 0lymric Ath-
letic Clun, ST. Mary's College, Stanford
University at Palo Alto and Berkeley.
Ihe games are to be played at Central PARK,
Reliance grounds in Oakland and al Palo
Alto. A schedule has been drawn up ex-
tending from April 10 to June IL, when the
summer vacation takes place ana no games
viii be played until later on in tho season
when new schedule will be arranged. A
lively interest is being manifested by the
Clubs and the series promises to be full of
exciting games. Ali the players have been
signed and practice work will soon begin.
Charles Sullivan. member of the old Pho
neers, Will play shortstop for the Oympics.
The Golden West League is recognizing.
NOTES OF THE PLAYERS.
All Is quiet down on Duke Firms pre-
serves. but he Is preparing 10 boom. Billy
Clark Yesterday received word to report for
practice on Monday. Big Bill Everett
passed through the city yesterday morn ing
en- route from Denver TO the Garden CITY,
Bill was accompanied by his bride. who
WI lt.a.
The San Joses will d. all their practice on
the home ground, and it is safe TO say that
they will do enough OF IT..
1t is reported that Robinson is sending
kilograms to Tree Phillips. but whether he
really wants to hire tie young man or his
wiring from sheer force of habit is not
known. Bu>hman has been signed 10 play
third. and is supposed to be on his way 10
the Coast. Hines has not yet closed with
the Colonel, who offered him an advance on
last years salary. Ii Hnnkey does not
come the Colonel will either sign Wood or
York.
Jerry Hurley and Harry O'Day have
signed Western Association contracts.
George Sharp received one of the docu-
ments. but sent it back minus his autograph.
Jack Hustin. who pitched for Sacrament to
last year, will pitch for Portland this sea-
son.
Manager Work threatens 10 make trouble
LOT flaming unless he returns to Tacoma,
but there are no grounds on which he can
hold the pitcher. He sent Tanning advance
money. but it came after the Indians pol is
decision. and Jack promptly returned H.
PRESIDENT None has been very sick for
several weeks. aud until he is able to trans
act business the signing of second umpire
VIII not be announced. Sandy McDcrmott
Is still in the city, and it is probable that he
Will be engaged to alternate with Mcdonald
Inc local team goes to Santa Rosa day
70 play practice game with the team there.
Next Sunday they 20 to Vallejo
Last Thursday the "Uncle Sans" de-
feated the John Buls'' in an excltip Y
game at Santa Clara College