St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-12-25

DolIeu lOpeGneT SO lHey cannot warp.
SWITCHBOARD, in It's essential elements.
resembles curling. and all the st. Paul
curriers' are taking an active interest in
the game. But, like the bowling alley,
1T has its gutter and any weight or
stone that goes into the gutter does not
count.
This week will witness the first regu-
lar exhibition given by the Phoenix club
and extensive preparations are being
made for the entertainment of the mem
bers aud those of their friends who are
lovers of the manly art of self-defense.
Thursday evening is the date set for the
sport. and the main features Of the pro-
gramme Will be several interesting
sparring contests between local ceiebrl-
ties. The fun will come off in the big
gymnasium, and elevated seats will he
SO arranged as to furnish each spectator
With an unrestricted view of the pro-
ceedlngS.
The first bout will be between two
promising Iightweights, Roberts and.
Lemons, and will be followed by
Stanley, of ST. Paul,an Nook Richards,
of White Bear. 1t is probable that the
evening will be finished with ''battle
royale" similar to that given so success
fully on the opening entertainment by
the club.
Each member of the club will be per-
mitted to invite three friends on this
occasion. and it is possible that the ca
pacity of the gymnasium will be tested
to the utmost. The newspaper men
have been provided for, and unless all
signs fail, the evening will be thor
oughly enjoyable one.
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Scarcely month old, this club and
its members have come to be recog-
niZed in the different athletic events
which are being held, and in most cases
the club colors have proudly waved over
the victors. The Phoenix bowling team,
handicapped by a late start in the GLOBE
tournament, have pulled themselves TO-
gether. and will make a hard struggle
to win the coveted trophy. Work in
the other branches has not been over
looked, and even now the club boasts
the possession of several proficient spar
rers and fencers, to say nothing of shot
putterS and jumpers. The classes are
thoroughly started, and, under capable
tutors, the students are making salts
factory Roadway.
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John Barnes is gratified at the inter-
est taken by the members of his classes
in general work, and is encouraged by
the application to business shown by
most of the men. He hopes by spring
to hold atield day when his proteges
may show the result of their winters
work indoors. Big John Macpherson
has several ambitious Jumpers and not
a few of his boys are hard at work
mastering the intricacIes of shot put
ting. Prof. Lindley now has ella SIS of
twelve fencers. not to mention two men,
bers of the gentler sex. who have lately
Joined the ranks OF fOilSmen. Morris
Self, the Sparring instructor, has per-
hapS the most arduous task of all with
his varied assortment OF boxers. He says
it is no easy matter to persuade the
average student that the manly art per-
mits the use of Judgment and science
and does not consistentirely of making
a chopping block of your adversary.
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Upon the arrival of the big swimming
tank which will shortly be put in place
the bathing facilities in the club will be
hard to SurpaSs. The bathmaster, an
experienced masSeur of the Swedish
school, looks after this department and
has already made many admirers among
the members on account of the thorough
manner in which they are cared for.
Nick knows his business and has per-
fectly equipped department and capa-
BILE assistants.
The bowling alleys in the club have
now become thoroughly seasoned and
the members. after watching the
Phoenix A. G. team at practice, have
taken up the game and some really
good scores have been chalked up on
the bulletin. The shuff1eboard, too.
has admirers, and the exciting game
has proven exceedingly popular with
those for whom curling and bowling are
too vigorous exercise.
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There is considerable adverse criticism
about town because Moth challenged
Paddy Harrington Friday night instead
of challenging Long Jim," the un-
known. There is a strange impression
that the latter is much the better man
with the gloves. Moth was asked yes.
terday why he had selected Harrington,
and he replied that it was simply be-
cause he considered Harrington much
the cleyerest pugilist and a man that
would be most difficult to best" but
he added that it is perfectly immaterial.
He makes the challenge to either Har-
rlngton or Long Jim," and the one
that accepts first viii be given the first
opportunity. The other can follow.
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Buff McManus wants to fight Rich
ards, Moore, Stanley or any other local
middleWeight for anything they are
willing to scrap for. If they will post
forfeit, McManus says he will cover it.
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''Blg JIM" the unknown, is out with
challenge to Paddy Harrington for
any part of $500 to spar for limited
number OF rounds or to finish. within
a week or mon tn. at any place Mr..
Harrington may spe city.