The morning call., 1893-03-27
LIVELY TOSSING.
Handball Enthusiasts See
Good Sport.
Amateurs Crowd Both Courts, and
Good Scores Made-The Champion
ship Controversy Renewed.

It was a lively day in handball circles
yesterday.
The threatening aspect OF the weather In
the morning did not deter amateurs from
turning out in full force and the courts
were crowded with enthusiasts who ill.,
dulged iu their favOrite sport. Both courts
were dry and in good condition.
The usual crowd OF players and specta-
tors enjoy the sport at Ryan's court.
The days sport was opened with triple
between hyde and Barrett and Morris, which
proved good contest for points.
Hyde, although a novice in the triple
game, acquitted himself admirably, and af-
ter well-payed bout defeated his oppo-
nents. Score. 15-9. 1915. 1912.
we'll played double between Collins and
Brannick and Dan Donohoe and David
DonOhoe followed. The former team won
the honors with the score at the finish,
15-14, 11-15, 15-9
Dan Donohoe and Vogelsang next de-
feated Collins and Brannick after a well
contested bout. Score, 49,, 1915, 15-11.
Vogelsang and Dan DonOhoe met, de-
feated HYDE aud Brannick. Score, 15-8,
1915, 15-13.
The customary triple handicap followed
and attracted Q large crowd OF spectators.
played Joseph Lawless and James Kearney.
two local amateurs. The game was q fine
exhibition contest for points. and the toss
ing was unusually heavy and rapid.
Jones, who has not been training of late,
was not in the best of condition owing to
extra weight.
The Australian, however, covered the
court in splendid style despite this dsad-
vantage and made up the discrepancy by his
effective tossing.
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citing throughout. 1t ended in the defeat of
the local team at the conclusion of the
fourth bout. Score: 21-16 2I-1S, 15-21,
2l-15
Betting on the event was lively, with
Jones on the short end, as the local team
had quite a reputation, and considerable
money changed hands
Henry O'Neill, a recent arrival from Aus
trala in search Of a match in this country
and who is better known by the fraternity
as "Glassegs O'Neill," owing to the ossi.
fed condition of his Joints, acquitted him
self creditably In single game with Isaac
Perry, whom he defeated with an easy
score.
The days sport was concluded with a
rafting single between Joseph Lawless and
james Kearney, which was played for a
small purse.
The game consisted OF single bout Of
twenty-one aces instead of the customary
fifteen aces, and gave lawless an Oppor-
tunity TO show his powers of endurance.
The former finally won, with the score 81
TO u.
There is every prospect that the contro-
versy about the Pacific Coast championship
will be renewed with universal vigor
John Rordan, who formerly held the
title. returned to town and still claims 10
hold the same.
His claim for several reasons is objected
to by Jones' hackers and friends.
They claim that on two occasions they
issued a challenge to Riordan, which ap-
peared in THE MORNING CALL at the time.
and that the latter refused TO consider the
challenge. AT all events after much dis
cussiOn the match fell through.
There were no differences between the
men. as Jones agreed to play the match at
the Olympic court. when Riordan refused
to plav at Ryan's.
Further, all championship games are
played ''all over the court" while Riordan
refused to play any game but "call courts"
Lovers of the sport now hope the much
discussed match will finally be arranged.
as Jones has signifed his willingness to toss
up for the privilege Of choosing The game.
Riordan's recent claim to the title he re-
fused TO compete for is considered raw by
sporting men.