Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-29

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Some of the George
town College and Y. NJ.
c. A. men were out doors to timber themselves
work since the first of the week In order that the
approaching spring sports may be creditable it
will be necessary that the Secretary of Agri-
culture take particular pains to give good
weather, and that the men who intend to partic-
pate devote every spare moment of their time
to getting into proper condition.
The retarded condition of athletic matters in
this city this spring and the still unsatisfactory
arrangements for sports is to be regretted. But
with the active cooperation OF the athletes
themselves and the officers of the various or
CARNATIONS having these matters i'll charge, there
may yet be good amateur sporting season in
Washington.
SECURING VAN NESS PARK.
1t was expected that the question of securing
Van Ness Park for the Columbia Athletic Club
would be again brought before the board Of
governors at the regular meeting which would
have occurred Thursday night. President
Coon, however, was absent from the city. and a
number of the members of the board were in
New York witnessing the naval review, SO that
1t WAS impossible to obtain quorum to trans
act any business whatsoever. The announce
ment that the board was likely to reconsider
their refusal to lease the property has again
awakened interest in that matter, and the ex-
pressions of great many members Of the club
are that the decision reached will be reconsid-
cred. 1t is understood that a more favorable
proposition has been obtained from the owners,
and that with this, and the decided sentiment
among members to obtain an athletic park, will
influence some of the board to change their
votes. 1t is to be hoped that in the interests
of amateur sport that this will be done. The
injury which will come from the loss of work
this year by the athletic members. who
making such excellent progress. would be diff
cult to overcome.
The grounds of the Bachelor Tennis Club
have been taken for building purposes and they
are seeking some other property upon which to
locate their court 1t is understood that if
the Columbia Athletic Club secured the Van
Ness Park that they would locate their tennis
grounds at that place. The revenues which
would accrue from this action and the various
games to be PLAYED this season would surely
meet the expense attached to leasing the park.
1t is probable that a special meeting Of the
board will be called and this matter again
taken up.
ATHLETIC AND MUsI CAL ENTERTAINMENT.
II the meanwhile Instructor Crossley and
Capt Mooney are making elaborate preparations
for the combined athletic and musical enter
tainment which the club will give at the
Academy of Music on May 16 Unless present
indications fail it will without doubt be the
finest amateur exhibition of its kind ever seen
in this city.
Those who are expected to participate have
become especially interested in making this af-
fair Guido in every detail anything that Wash
ingtonians have had an opportunity to see. The
work of Crossley, Sewell and Mooney will COM
pare most fav orably with that of professionals.
The musical portion of the program will not be
excelled by the athletic. Although the program
has not been completely made out, it is ex-
pected that among others the Washington Man
dolin, Banjo and Guitar Club and the Washing
ton Sangerbund will be present.
FRIGHTENED AWAY BY BATEMAN.
Capt. Mooney is experiencing considerable
trouble In arranging matches for the special
sparrng contest which will be given on May 8.
He is persevering. however, and will make the
contest of as good a quality as any one could do
under the circumstances. The fame of Bate
man has apparently spread widely and those
who are DESTROYS of meeting him him are not
very numerous. 1t was thought when he
agreed to give Holland SIX pounds the better OF
the weight that the latter would agree to
match But he also has been frightened off,
and it is not exactly known who will be the CO.
lumbia's new aspirant for fistic honors.
ANOTHER ATHLETIC ORGANIZATION.
By providing its members with a gymnasium
the Young Mems Hebrew Association have en-
tered the list of organizations that will I'M
circles. Among its members it can count a
number of tirst-class athletes, Sam and Phil
King probably being the best known The gym
Dasium Is not as yet in a completed condition,
but when all the apparatus is In place every
thing necessary will be afforded the members
to perfect themselves in physical condition. 1t
is the intention of the association to obtain an
instructor. but it has no one in view just
at present. A bicycle club will be organized
and base ball team will be placed in the field
THE COOKED HAT TOURNAMENT
The third and last series in the cooked hat
tournament at the Columbia Athletic Club be-
gan last night. The assignments for newt week.
with the number of pins made by each con-
testant in the first and second series. are given
William NJ. Dove and Sydney Y. Smith is very
anxious that the contestants observe the date
Of their assignments. PLAY begins PROMPTLY
each evening at Sis o'clock.
Second assignment Monday, May /, 1898.
(Smith, scorer)-John s. Winship, 1874
Thomas II. Callan 1856; G. r. Simmons, 2O7'
L. $. Lipscomb, 209; John W. Sims, 2O9'
Jacobus $. Jones, 2l1.
Third assignment, Tuesday, May 2, 1898
Dove, scorer)-Frank W. Ford 215; W. R.
Woodbridge, AIS; ". c. Flannery, 21s; Geo. B.
Lockhart, 223; Turley Coburn, 225; NJ. NJ.
Flannery, 226.
Fourth assignment, Wednesday, May s, 1898
Ford, scorer)-Henry B. Mason, 227; John H.
Yarnall, 243; D. B. Treadway, 22s; Claas
Denekas. $50; W. S. Stockbridge, 24l; Geo. E.
Kicker, 254
Fifth assignment, Thursday, May 4, 1898
(Jones, scorer)-Wm. NJ. Dove, 1885, A. J,
Whitaker, 2s3; Fred ". Eberly. 256: Sydney Y.
Smith, 1892; John Walker, 256; VIM. E. Myers,
3O3.
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