The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-06-18
SPORT AMONG CATHOLIC CLUB MEN.
The New Xavier Grounds Regarded rs q
General Boon.

General Boon.
The agitation among Catholic club men for
training and recreation facilities is bearing
fruit. The Xaviers worked in tho thin end Of
the wedge during tho week. and by securing
a lease OF the enclosed grounds at Central
Park West and 10th street. have relieved the
stagnation materially. They will ut once pro-
coed to improve the plant without interfering
with the daily routine Of tho baseball ana
athletic enthusiasts.
1t is believed that tho accom- mo dalton will
admit OF privileges being conceded to u limited
number OF members OF the other Catholic
clubs at nominal rates. and already the pro-
motors have received surprising sheaf OF
applications OF this kind. Indeed 1t is becom-
ing daily more evident that there is material
enough among the 10000 active members Of
the Archdiocesan Union to support a general
recreation ground. and the fact is worthy the
attention OF Catholic holders OF unimproved
real estate.
Tho rank and file Of tho clubs gave the vital
subject little attention in previous years,
while the A. D. U. executive concentrated its
energies on acquiring n big central club
house. There Is now, however n strong re-
vulsion OF cling in the open.nir direction.
and On very logical grounds. The smallest OF
the forty-odd clubs in this vicinity furnishes
oil the indoor mental and nhysical advantages
library and gymnas ium will reconcile young
man Of healthy Tendencies to sticking within
walls after the daisies bloom.
The evidence Of this sentiment among the
young club men Is both gratifying and con-
vincing. Ever since the Decoration. Day
rection of baseball. nthletics cycling. &c.
and many Of them take big chances in getting
st. Jerome's. and other vigorous young up
town clubs turn every conyenient avenue.
and lot t4 Sa%s pa.as hall d
prising FORM and hoTe to give a good account
Of themselves in coming open games.
rampant devotces Of athletics that they will
soon Jump to the front rs caterers for their less
of giving big set Of open games in August,
hnd PUTTING up prizes worth h the winning Man.
Wit biz made S SdW
pi9n wearing the j. winged Roman cross
The great success which attended the some-
what impromptu outing OF the Xavier athletic
and gymnastic branches at Grassmere. ): /.
sss% ,ns % f. ths GS5Sss oSiias A. a.
H TIVE With H. as
dent and L i. Ryan as Secretary and Treas,
nrer. J. T. Dooine. James s Hart. and l. F.
pac. Point View. the Orange Mountains.
monthly trips. The first excursion will be
held about July ii. AID an attractiv. pro-
gramms OF ball and athletic games will be a
=. The officers Of St Joscph's Lyceum Of 1877
West Tenth street expect to have about 5000
excursionsts on their annual outing to-mor-
row. They are catering on that extensive
basis and have provided miniature fleet Of
harges to take the party up the Hudson to Iona
Island. programme EN- racing almost every
anticipate a high old time. Music has also
been provided on lavish scale.
The A: D. L. Games Committee expect to be
In a position to submit its final report on tho
Decoration Day carnival next Thursday night.
It has been unexpectedly retarded by sheat
OF protests although each entry WAS certified
by the presiding, OFFICER and Secretary Of the
club represented. When these little kinks
have been Strengthened out the prizes will be
ready for distri button. and the splendid prem
ises OF the Cathedral l. and A. L. have been
placed at the disposal OF the executive for the
attendant ceremonies. 1t is understood that
the balance sheet will show couple Of hun
dred dollars on the right side