The evening world., 1893-12-28
SPORTING NEWS AND GOSSIP.
Pugilist Mitchell Arrives in Jack
sonville and Makes a Speech.
Prominent Athletic Clubs In Finan-
cial Straits.

Charley Mitchell has arrived In Jack
sonville. and naturally his stock has
taken an upward jump. The mans
great confidence in himself to carry out
successfully almost anything he under
takes has its fleet on nearly all who
come in contact with him. Mitchell
made his little speech at Jacksonville.
and he couldn't refrain from letting drop
one of his little egotistical remarks, con-
corning his own ability. ~ have beaten
a few favorites in my day" he says,
land may be able to do so now"
From all accounts, Manager Bowicn, Of
the Duval Athletic club, seems to have
lost his temper Dispatches from Jack
sonville contain the following remarks
ri see thai William A. Brady, Cor
belts manager, is credited with the
statement that he had received private
dispatches from Florida TO the effect
with. Such expressions on his part. IN
my mind, tend to prejudice those In
authority against the contest. have
already stated time and again that the
Governor would do all In his power to
stop the contest. as long as he Is con-
WINGED that there is, any law to stop
said before, the COURTS viii this week
II will also add said he, that MIR.
Brady's attitude in talking SO much
to his good intentions. He has not re-
ceived one word from this office, or any
one connected with the Dural Athletic
Club who is familiar with the ms and
outs of the office, on the line of his eH-
pressions."
The writer had n conversation with
Mr.. Brady before he went South, and the
latter said no. a. word to lead one, to
believe he had inside information or that
he wanted to. give out such al impress
sion. He said just what Mr.. Bowden
matter this week. Ii has been decided
to have the principals arrested in order
to make a test case.
Two prominent athletic clubs are ir
financial %strai,s. The athletic club o. ,
according to the treasurer,.s report, In
arrears to the amount of ,Ss,l1I:Sa. one
thousand certificates of indebtedness, n
$40 each, will be issued and subscribed
for by members. with a view OF helpirl
the Club out Of it's difficulty.
The Chicago A. A. Is not having
ment OF sG5 having just been decide,
upon. A number OF members have re
fused, 1t is said, to pay the assessment.
Although 1t was found advisable som'
time aGo by the Xavier Club to ter
Wlnhte the eNlstt1tt VI lts nit' 40
ISOLATION. interest in athletic sports hal
not been daympened by the move Oh
the contrary, greater interest has beei
excited In this line through the effort
Of the Athletic'Committee, which super
seeded the Athletic Association.
This Committee consists of men &C
lively engaged in athletic sports ant
thoroughly competent to carry on. tn
important work committed to them
Within the bounds of prudence, ever.
facility requisite for the success of thi
department has been placed at their dis
posal. The Cherry X" Is expected I
t be prominent in all important games !
3 future. a broad and liberal policy ,ha
a been outlined by the Committee, ,whic
i has arranged to enter any member c
the Club winning q place In any ope
: event, upon the recommendation OF tn
e Chairman OF the Committee.
Marion, y. j., will be the scene OF
big shoot Jan. Q. Teams of twenty me
County and New Jersey experts with tn
4 gun, and these will shoot for 5000 a side
g Live birds will be the targets, each ma
to have fifteen birds.
A st. Louis despatch says
At brentwood. yesterday. the finals were DE-
E cided In the TNenty-fourth Stake Of the 81. Lou
n CoursinE Association. Edward BURGESS hu
$ three of II. feotest grcyhoInds in the countrl
I and he was dc Jared the champion courscr Of II
r State.
: In a lively fourteen-round mill in 81
a Louis last night Dan DAILY, who wa