The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-02
SPORTING MISCELLANY.

The l.. A. W. officials have discovered
bicyciist, and Chairman Raymond. OF
the Racing Board, announces the fact
as a piece OF wheeling news. Just when
the transmogrifcation took place is not
made clear bv the l.. A. W.. nor is II In
evidence that the change was through a
long chrysalis-like graduation or Just a
sudden blossoming forth into the ride
for-money ranks. But 1t will be great
news to the bicycling public that
Jimmy" has become a professional,
and 1t Will be greater news to learn that
the l.. A. ". knows It.
A number OF yacht races are scheduled
for Wednesday. and the glorious Fourth
will be celebrated aquatically In a fitting
and vigorous manner. Among the at
tractive yachting events are the XIII
Won kul Clubs seventh annual open
regatta; the Shrewsbury Yacht Clubs
open races at Red Bank; the Oceanic
Yacht Clubs open sweepstakes In the
American Yacht Club. at Milton Point,
Oyster Bay and Its reception by the
seawanhaka Yacht Club fleet.
The Harlem Yacht Club will celebrate
members is the elimination Of as ardu-
GUS a struggle as those of the patriots
Of old Il is the opening OF It's new
clubhouse on CITY 1sland-or, rather.
q its old house on a new Site. x
book Of adventure might be written on
the subject Of the transfer Of the Clubs
Hslsna It ttom any G Ta. the fSe e 70 city
tee says 1t Is worth concentrating, and
there Is no day better than the Fourth
or July. A squadron review, races and
osnauettins galore are on the pro-
Saturday; July is the fifth annual re-
gatts OF the Riverside Yacht Club, OF
Soo Har6or The start will be made at
noon, on the harbor. on Long Island
Ing from ioo-foot schooners down to cat.
Ing from 1o0-foot schooners down to cat.
t poats twenty-one feet and under. Eligi
as she cS1n,Sa Of A thi Mss
American, New Roesei he New a"p Haven s's.n
Hemstead Harbor. Stamford. Douglas
and Cedar Point clubs.
Johnny Eckhardt, who has beer
selected to referee the coming Int err.
national battle between Stanton Abbot,
and Billy ty Mysr. received a telegram las,
Wsoh sssed shs tbni tSs Of the ar
nfteen instead Of ten rounds. as orisi
nally agreed: The number of rounds
was ,. increased to make the match more
a fast and desperate fighter. It il
thought by many that the event vii
practically be a inish battle. and that
about twelve rounds will settle the ques
Is e. .! :seiIs| viii take pl.e. "Wednesday
men are said to be in irst-class shape
and . Ereat contest Is expected. The
in the betting. Referee EetSardt vii
morning and viii be aeeompsnied S
quite number Of sports, Tickets 70,
Centre street.
The London Sportsman publishes ar
whcS X. Amene.n M, Yacht a.sSns
he is going direct to the Clyde to super:
intend the Quitting Of Vsiiant. He
declined to express an opinion as 70 ths
american lea yasnt: 1nsnsss' but said h;
passage across the Atlantic: 1t was Just
what he expected.
Arrengements for the Riverside
Mh iS race meet; t t. be held . or
undertaking OF this welI-knovn organ.
ixation. the meets Of which have beer
the largest in the East. Andrew Freed.
man. receiver for the Manhattan Field
rebank the corners Of the track sew
eral feet: also resurface It entirely
This is done owing to several falls last
piete win be absolutely safe. and very
fast. Handsome prizes. consisting Of
bicycles, diamonds, silverware. banquet
lamps; clocks. &C., will be awarded
greater than ever before.
Listen to Bob Cook, who talked with
a reporter in New Haven yesterday;
We wish very much to row Ok
ford next Spring, and may challenge hel
accept a ehsiiense to % row e there. " Sale
Fall" As 1.-THE Evening World said
in a special despatch from New London
words OF Bob Cook cannot but compel
the serious attention Of the world OF
college athletics. However. 1t would
the meeting between Oxford's and Yale's
track and field athletes. Maybe there'll
be such q lowering Of the azure blue OF
Old Eli that every thought of q crew
visit will vanish instanter.
To the Sporting Editor OF The Evening World:
In regard to Ernest Zeigler accepting
the challenge that issued through youi
paper, ! will wfestle him for any amount
Of money and any place he mentions for
the l7o-pound Graeco Roman wrestlins
championship of the world. Unless ne
can come down to ITO pounds, which
doubt. will give him in August a chance
receipts in any athletic club or theatre.
As my time ls taken up with teaching
physical culture could not take time to
train unless he comes down to the
weight. Man and money at ll6 East One
Hundred and Fifteenth street city.