The evening world., 1893-12-16
SPORTING NEWS AND GOSSIP.
Ives and Sohaefer in the Deciding
Billiard Game Tonight.
Mitchell Expected in Jacksonville
Next Monday.

There Is one noticeable thing about the
tournament which end at Madison
Square Garden Concert Hall tonight.
n that is, that billiard players have
never had their wants and comforts so
well provided for. They have had new
balls whenever they wanted them, a new
cloth every day. the table levelled twice
daily, a better hall h a they ever played
In before, and a better class of patron
age.
Before the tournament began George
Slosson said that, with a new cloth for
every game. the chances for big breaks
from the anchor nurse would be de-
creased. Results have rather borne out
the Students theory. The anchor nurse
has cut no ap%preciable figure In the tour
nament so far. The only time 1t has been
worked. with a fair degree Of success.
was last night by Schaefer.
There has been some disappointment
expressed h the present tour
I I'Sn'' match a%nii u in 0'o chicago cas- s1'Af his
may be accounted for by the fact that
the same two men have not been play.
ing every night : ~ A i LAY, : ~ far% 1he az n'f bis
stride, so to speak, and for this reason
Schaefer Is thought to have the better
chance with Ives tonight.
brought out excellent billiards, as a
glance at the general averages show.
ives has averaged. leaving of fractions.
ali who know the "~gentleman's game
In last nights game schaefer gave an
f 1ilp1 S1m tss G 3ft, the g, p lay W,s which H fsr Rsd
magic In his cue. and who else but he
would have the nerve to attempt that
daring masse and then execute It In
players may beat the Wizard. but none
Is so fascinating to watch.
The following, pusilistic news ONE
The Corbett party left for Mayport
begin training tomorrow. Prof. John
Donaldson said that Corbett could be put
into perfect condition for. the contest
training he needs being that for wind.
That Is usually the last phase of the
course, and comprises long runs and
ee resrsdi himself iprsef'" as greatly pleased at the
reports Of the advantages at Mayport.
Manager Brady will return to his family
in New sb York , ssrly Yst next of T TeeHa to re nfter
which he will be here until the contest
Is over. At,
"A private letter received mere tniS
arrive in Jacksonville next Monday; hav-
ing cancelled his engagements In Boston
and New Jersey. There is q prospect OF
lively competition etween 81 hngus.,ne
the Englishman for his period 81 prepa,
ration for the contest. Both cities Will
make strong bids"
Frank Albert and William Martin, the
- 49, an hann fTnintnQ
IN Savannah. Ga. win leave that city
to-day, n will arrive In New York
early Monday morning. when they VIII
Garden to Continue their training for the
si4-day bicycle race. The track VIII be
ready for the contestants. to train o
on Tuesday morning. and as there n are
in the city the Garden will, present q
lively appearance during the coming
week.
A New Orleans despatch says:
BY a vote Of II to I the jury in the case Of
the state against the Olympic Club for the for.
feiture Of charter rendered a verdict In favor OF
t@e citizens, who testified that glove con.
tests were not brutal. and that the events In the
olympic were scientific and delightful. Judge
jury to decide was whether the anairs were glove
contests or prize-hghts. the latter only, being
R1Sh'G s,ste,s BY co sns AN had An rsco ans sp'y themselves aessfse;
to the verdict several days ago, and have already
made preparations to take the case before the
state Supreme Court. The recent pleas and de-
oisions In Indiana will form a part OF the
states authorities before the higher tribunal.
1t is the general opinion in England
that Billy Plimmer can defeat George
Dixon II they meet In less than twenty
rounds. Should they arrange a match
and fight in England. Plimmer would be
made the favorite.
The amateur boxing show which the
American Athletic Club. No: 2, Will
not be allowed to give, will be given
under the nominal management OF the
Clinton Athletic Club, Jan. 4 and 6. Thus
was an obstacle easily overcome.
The Caledonian Club. of Philadelphia,
held its first indoor swimming races al
the club hall, Thirteenth and Spring Gar.
den streets last night. The programme
numbered eight events and the bes'