The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-08-02

section would tend to bring out any unappre-
ciated talent in the second section, and give
the clubs an opportunity of showing whether
they are entitled to representation on the
international team.
a change was made in the method for
merly in vogue for computing bowling
averages by the adoption of the following
rule:-'ln reckoning bowling averages
wides and no-balls shall not be taken into
account unless in the case of a tie between
two or more players, in which case these
extras will be counted as runs against the
bowler ~
A cricket match will be played at Hobo
ken today. The Victorias of that city will
meet the Morris Heights team.
Diamond Chips.
The Young Libertys have organized with
the following players:-F- Macklin, S. s.;
J. Sullivan, Captain and End base; I. Jones,
catcher: H. Drake, pitcher; S. Clark. LIST
base; L. Emmons, ;ird base; Dewery, right
field; Sandin. left field; Cambell, centre
field. All challenges must be sent from CLUBS
with members under thirteen years of age
The Bostons play their last game or the
season at the Polo Grounds today. The
Giants hope to make it ''three straight" and
if they succeed it will offset the troupclng
Wards men received at the Hub last week.
German and StivettS may do the pitching.
L NAC o"CA Va bhN
was in providence yesterday. His presence
there was for the purpose of talking with
the Troy players in regard to back wages
due them. The Troy franchise has been
transferred to Scranton.
President n. E. Young Of the National
League has announced that I'm pire John
| McOuaid has resigned on account of i'll
health, and 7. ]. Keefe has been appointed
to fill the vacancy.
Tomorrow the Giants journey to Eastern
Park, where they meet the Bridegrooms in a
double programme for one admission.
the exciting eleventh inning caused a
mighty shout from the bleachers.
2 Tenny struck out three times and did not
once rest on the first bag.
TIL deciding game of the series will be
| PLAYED on the Orange Oval, East Orange, on
Saturday afternoon between the Orange
Athletic Club and the Ironsides Baseball
/ Club of Newark. As the keenest rivalry ex-
lists between the teams, a most interesting
| and exciting game is expected. These teams
are undoubtedly the strongest amateur
| mines in the country, and an enormous
crowd will surely be present to witness the
| battle. Priest, the Cornell University
pitcher, will be in the box for Orange, and
the Ironsides will probably pitch Clare.
The Catholic Club team will play at
| Arlington on Saturday afternoon. They
will leave the Erie depot on the 80 train.
Athletic Arena.
The Seaside A. c.. had its opening last
night at the old Coney Island Clubs arena.
1t was a tame affair. Four thousand spec
tators were present. In the broad sword
| contest between Ross and Pavisi the latter,
| after scoring three points, became enraged
| at a decision and quit the ring. Jack Door
ney and Dan Mcbride boxed six rounds and
the latter was awarded the bout. Jim
Holmes was given the decision in the bout
with Hugh Winters and the ten round bout.
the only spirited one, between Leonard
Pierce was declared a draw.
The Scottish-American A. c. will meet to-
morrow night and complete arrangements
for its annual excursion IN August 26.
The Klikow Bowling Club started this
morning on its annual outing. The number
was limited to fifty, but the appeals of many
who wanted to enjoy the day with the jolly
howlers were irresistible and they were made
happy. The boat started from the Adams
| Express dock at $50. The day will be spent
in m~errymaking at City Island. President
Meschutt and Captain Frank Muller had
made ample provisions for the entertainment
of the members and guests on the voyage
and they will not suffer from the pangs of
hunger or the fever of thirst at their desti-
nation. Baseball, athletic contests and other
pastimes are on the card.
Aquatic Notes.
Awater carnival was held ON the Raritan
River at New Brunswick last night. In ad-
dition to the local boat club there were
| clubs and their representatives here from
South River, Sayreville, South Amboy,
Perth Amboy. Tottenville, S. l., and Key
port. There were between thirty and forty
| handsomely decorated and Illuminated boats
1 - IL 1s~1 - rNr r.an 1p1v ~ n1Iln in
| length. In addition there were nearly $50
boats on the river that did not join the line.
| The Albany street bridge, crowded with
| spectators, was handsomely decorated with
| flags and lanterns. Both sides of the river
from the bridge down to the steamboat
I dock, were crowded with spectators num-
| bering, it is estimated, at least 5000.
The entries for the annual regatta of the
National Association of Amateur O~oarsmen,
| which takes place on Saratoga Lake August
10 and II, show no diminution of interest in
| the blue ribbon rowing event of the year.
Each race has a representative list of entries,
and, with favorable weather, some grand
snort should result. Secretary
Yesterday made public the nominations in
the several events.
On the Turf.
Lambley, who was suspected of suspicious
riding, has been saved by MIR. Lorrillard,
who declares Redowac has been in the habit
of quitting after a half miller But Mr.. Lor-
rillerd agreed to race Redowac, with Griffin
up. against Rossmore. with Donohue in the
saddle. the two horses to be sold at auction
after the race. and the owner of the winner
to take the entire proceeds. Mr.. Walbaum
agreed to this, and the race will be run to-
morrow under those conditions. Lambley,
therefore, gets off without blemish on his
reputation, up to Friday at least.
BANQUET, a hot favorite, was badly beaten
Yesterday at Saratoga.
The Flushing Jockey Club was reorganized
We terday, and racing will be resumed next
Wednesday. after Brighton has closed its
gates.
Will Drop Gun for Rod.
The Greenville Rife Club will go on a fish
ing excursion to the Cholera Banks on
August 10. They nave chartered a fast and
seaworthy boat, and will take a large party.
Arrangements have been made for a jolly
trip, and they expect to return with a big
cargo of big fish.
Canoes and Canoeing.
Spalding's Dime Athletic Library No. 20,
which is published today, is devoted to
canoes and canoeing. 1t is written by the
well known authority. c.. Bower Vaux.
The book is nicely illustrated and contains
valuable information for those interested in
canoeing as well as the official rules of the
association.
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