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siderable talk among trap shooters. The gen.
eral opinion OF sporfsmen who smash mani
mate birds for pleasure IS that the captain s
propositions are as bold as was the renowned
Captain Kidd but when analyZed the challenge
Is not SO fierce it appears TO be at first glance.
On inspection IL will be found that out OF the
ten events he names there are four In which he
stipulates for rifles and single bullets, and one
which he stipulates must be shot on horseback.
the horse TO be going at full speed. AS the
captain is at home In the saddle and is dead
a majority of events would be gOod even
under the conditions named. IL taken by sec
tions there are two matches which might be
made and which the captain conld lose. Cap
tain Brewer, II right and trying, could possibly
beat Carver q 100 bird race under Hurlngham
rules, and The team race OF hve lie has men,
toned could beat Carver.
However, The challenge is a bold and plucSy
one, aud the sport Will be benefited II match
results.
In answer 10 a question the representatives
OF the Sportsmen's Association who voted at
the recent convention IN favor of a law making
signs on property. so many yards aDart a legal
fence were Post, Gerber and Captain Morrison
OF Sacramento and Payne and Orr OF this city.
A member OF The Country Club informed th-
snipe are very plentiful now in the marsh ad.
joining the county road on the southwest side
Ut the preserve. The birds are quite tame, and,
iudging from the lazy way they fly when dis
Iurbed. they must be as fat as butter.
There Will be d pigeon shoot this afternoon
at the Oakland track, and the BOYS who will
wait on the outskirts for Il shot at the escapes
are in hopes that the club men will be of class
who miss majority OF the birds shot at.
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THE OARSMEN.
The Great Event at Austin, Texas.
The DOlpIlins' Regatta.

1ne great regatta at Austin, Texas. is near at
hand, and from all accounts it will eclipse any
tDlng In The line of aquatic sport that has taken
place In this country in many years. The fol-
lowing interesting budget OF news relative 10
the oarsmen who are now in training, ETC., has
been received from THE CALLS special CORE
spondsnt at Austin. The letter was dated on
the 4th inst, and reads:
''ln ten days from now the biggest regatta
ever witnessed in this country VIII commence
with grand quarter mile dash. Among the
myers whose chances OF winning the opening
race, which starts five DAYS OF aquatic sports,
are Henry Peterson, the big, easy going cham
plon from the Pacinc Slope, who won this same
race here last year in 1:l6, which smashed all
previous records. The Caltfornians will be
ably represented IN the field by this silent and
able oarsman. Gaudaur. Petersun's most dan
gerous competitor is quite strong at sprlntlng
short distances and is going faster than last
year. Durnan is a youngster who Is rated with
the big fellows while Rice promises TO take the
event In good shape. as he is rated as the fast
est short distance sculer in the world.
The official list OF entries stands as follows:
Peterson, Gaudaur, Durnan, Rogers. Rice
Hosmer, Plaisted, Parker, HaDlan, Teemer
Corbet, Mclean OF British Columbia, Crews of
Australia. Stephenson of New Zealand aud
Wise of Toronto.
'The first seven named are here now In train
Ing and the balance are en- route. The three
miles witha turn race, prize $1,000 aid gate re-
ceiptS Tor first In, will, without doubt, be the
greatest event ever rowed In this country.
Peterson is as hard as nails and is going faster
every day In his new boat. He is being handled
by Rice, The ex-trainer of Hanlan, and the late
William OConnor.
"Gaudaur is also going faster every day In
his new racing shell and each of the big cham
pions has thousands OF admirers who are Will
ing 10 go broke on their respective chances for
winning.
stephenson the lanky New Zeaander, IS
looked upon as most dangerous man, while
Durham, Rogers and Rice are pulling strong
oar and VIII be we'll punched up among the big
ones at the finish.
There IS every possibility OF a match-race
between Teemer, the 81. Louis favorite, and
young DurDan for $500 side. The articles
of agreement have been submitted, and it only
remains for the signatures Of The oarsmen 10 be
affixed
The double-scull event will. virtually. decide
the championship OF the world. Durnan, in
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YACHTING.
Current News of the Several Clubs
on the BaY.

Yachting on the Marin shore of the bay has
taken new lease of life The San Francisco
Yacht Club is budding forth into what is some
thing like its 0ld-tme glory, thanks to the new
blood that has been put inIo the board of direc
tors. The scheme OF giving open regattas dur
ing this season 10 the recognized yacht Clubs
here VIII excite and -velOp great deal of in-
terest in The sport. The first Will take place on
June g. over a course that Will be In plain view
from the clubhouse at all stages of the race,
and the nnlsh Will be directly in front OF the
wharf.
Arrangements are being made 10 have the
clubs wharf covered and seating accOmmoda
tions so fixed that the members may be able 10
witness the sport In comfort. The morning
will be devoted 10 launch, rowing and swinl-
ming races, while tile afternoon viii be taken
up by The regatta. The measurement rule Will
be that mostly in vogue here, the &xing OF sail
area and water-line length.
The Corinthians are going along quietly, de-
voting themselves TO cruising in the upper and
San Pablo bays. The racing element in the
club are making great preparations FOR May 30,
the date of the annual regatta, and as there are
a number Of new yachts enrolled In the fleet
this year it is expected that close and eXcit
Ing contest VIII be held.
Tie EncInals also are getting their craft into
racing trim for The same date, when they also
will hold regatta.
The latest addition to this club is the old
Emerald which has been purchased by three or
four of the members.
The California Club are rushing the work on
thelr clubhouse so as TO have il in condition
fOf Luelr opening on May IL. he entertain
ment IN the evening which will be stag af-
FAIR viii Surpass anything yet given, and a big
attendance Is expected. Notice has been sent 10
The several clubs that all are invited aud
membership cards Will be honored al The gate.
Commodore Won Schmidt has again changed
the WhlrlwlLd he has added SponsOns to her,
running from about two feet from the keel I'D
10 her deck, which VIII have the effect OF stiffer-
ing her and will tighten the worH on tile boards.
As soon as she is finished she will again Try
conclusions with the speedy Flash.
The next race OF the Oakland navy will be on
the 20th, when 1t is is expected at least three
new crafts Will face the starting line, one OF
which Is a slOop cat, the Hope, designed by Mr..
Hazel
The Pacific, from a yachting standpoint, is
virtually dead. having no feet whatever in the
field. It's shortcomng will. however, be atom ed
for by q series OF dances TO be given at the
clubhouse. BILL BLOCKS"
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tends that in five weeks of training he can
prove 10 Ungerman, or In fact any man OF his
weight in America, in match best TWO our OF
three falls that he Will wear the championship
belt.
Ungerman shows strange silence which in
terpreted by Haberley's friends means that the
Eintracht man is somewhat afraid to tackle the
job.
Little Gus smiles blandly when the question
OF wrestling match is broached and 10 ms
own easy and peculiar way remarks IN UNDER
tones: IF my relatives die not object wonld
not hesitate a minute to answer Haperley.s
sweeping challenge as j feel In my little Dones
what the result woulG be-"
The friends OF the TWO clever wrestlers are
very anxious To see the match, and TX Uneer-
man Will consent the patrons OF the game can
safely rely upon witnessing Struggle WHICH
Will not prove tiresome and monotonous.
In track aud field events there Is very little
to chronicle. So far as the Olympic CluD Is
concerned. lis representatives are resting alter
the games of Saturday, the 5tb Inst.
Great preparations are being made 1or the
Reliance Club field day, on the 30th inst, at
which time the club will formally open Its new
grounds at Alameda. The boys propose 10
make he opening OF their outdoor grounds a
grand success in every particular and Will make
the day deserving OF a large crowd.
The cycle track Is now being remodeled ano
will be raised four feet at the turns. bringing 1t
ND TO ten feet and will have concrete no0r
This will undoubtedly be the finest track On
and coast, being thoroughly sheltered, etc.
The club has LIT the contract Tor the cinGer
path. Work has already begun and II VIII be a
f1ye-Iap track.
Five hundred dollars has been voted by the
club to the purchase OF trophies for the cycle
race and field sports, and valuable prizes will
be awarded In each event.
A. Il. Reed, a well-known pedestrian, is work.
ing now with a view OF getting uD grand six
day waking match in july He says that lie
has been guaranteed many entries from the
East, especially Chicago, where there are at
present quite sprinkling of d-time "peds"
travelling on their uppers. IL Is now quite a
| long time since the people OF this city wit.
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messed six-day race, and under good manage
ment an event of that kind would, no doubt,
attract considerable attention. -, :.
Inc MultnODah Amateur Afnletlc CluD Oh
fortiand, Or, states that on the 3oth inst. II
will hold its fourth annual outdoor handicap
list Oh the events: 100-yard dash, ZIo-yaiu
9asn, 44O-yard run, SS0-yard run, miie tub'
lZO-yard hurdle race 22O-yard nurdle race,
22O-yard dash (nOvice members only) running
ngh JUMP, running broad jump, poie Vauii.
throwing 16-pound hammer, putting l6-pound
snot, throwing 56-pound weight. 2-inlie plcycie
race, l-mlle bicycle race Club members only).
Inc spring meeting of the LONDON a. =. on
April was productive OF exceptional sport:
Inc 22O.yard run for the Challenge cup, neiu
py T. Y. Bredn. developed into an eAcltins
struggle. A. Ovenden, the new sprlDter, was
quickest IN his stride and led throughout Bfe.
ain struggled desperately TO reacD MIN ana
ciosed he gap perceptibly on nearing tue TAPE
which he reached one foot behind Inc winner.
Inc other starter, w. Atlee, was two yards OH.
lime, ~ 40 sec. Ovenden gave anotner taste
OF MS quality in the 150-yard open handlcap
starting from virtual scratch. one yaro, ne won
his heat In 15 2-5 see. and the final 10 10 l. %
sec. b. Baldry, Blackheath Harrers 3 yards,
and A. w. Holt. Polytechnic Harrers, 1879
yaTds, ran dead heat for second place, nall q
yard behind the winner
remarkable combination OF celebrities
turned out for the 1000yard open handicap.
L. Z. Bredin was on scratch, giving w. j. Fow-
ler 10 yards, a. A. Munro IL yards, E. j. VIII
KIDS 20 yards, Sid Thomas 30 yards ana G
Snaw, the veteran hurdle champion. 90 yards
Ihirty-fWo runners went 10 the post, with
starts ranging up to 130 yards. Z. l.. Mattl.
neau, L. A. C., % yards, won by yard III
min. l6 3.5 sec. The hurdle racer showed un-
expected pace and staying power, ana look sec
ond honors, three yards in front OF wilkins,
VINO beat BTedn a ward.
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efforts by the dog fanciers OF shis city, who
have been shut out of an opportunity OF exhibit
ing their thoEoughbreds this year on this side
of the bay.
The officers of the association, who will cer-
tainly make the exhibition success II pluck
and energy are or any avail. are: w. L. Prather
.Ir., president; B. *. AlIeB, vlce-president;
Charles Burgaus. treasurer; N. Newton. hnan-
clai secretary: +. BOell, recording secretary; I;
trustees-F. L. Miller, W. G. Purcell, T.. A.
Sprague, James Reed and G. l.. DIeiZ. The
dog-faDciers OF the Stale. and Is well known as
remarkably fine duck shot. having killed zoo
birds in one days shooting last year at Sulsun.
The gentlemen who are IN charge OF the ar
rangements OF The show are: w. l.. Praiher
Jr.. W. c. Purcell. Thomas Riggs, J 4. Bar
keT, f. A. Sprague. A. r. Crowe +. E. Miller
and T. j. Fish.
The introduction OF the Mongolian pheasant
in Oregon proved great success, and 1t now
remains 10 be seen what the venture will prove
in California.
The Country Club stocked Its preserves a
few years ago with few of these birds but
they did not do well. Occasionally pheasant
their limited knowledge of the birds habits
tney Will not do we'll In any place where they
are away from grain fields. Some birds have
been liberated In The San Joaquin Valley.
which may prosper il thev are not shot by The
people who reside in the vicinity of where they
were planted.
Speaking OF pheasants. an EnelIshman who
| has made study of the English pheasant
writes regarding their habits as follows: "Of
all pheasants the old English black k-necked
! bird is the best and hardest for stocking nur-
poses. They are larger than the Chinese or
Japanese, sOcalled nlongolian, pheasants, and
do not stray or rambe half so far away.
''Tbe Old English bird will live through the
coldest and roughest winter. They will live
where quail and partridge starve. They set and
raise their young well in the wild state. They
DO mol fight or disturb any other game bird or
their nests, but Will protect their young like an
old barDyard fowl.
II have known often the English partridge
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sixteen fractures of the leg, this list includ-
ing fractures Of either or both bones ano
simple or compound fracture; fifteen fractuie es
of the arm, no particulars having Teachtu Us
whether of the arm proper or OF the forearm
five deaths were reported. Accidents at loot
ball during the expired portion OF 1884: one
conclusion of the brain, fifteen fractures OF the
leg. SIX fractures of The collar bone. one 1rac-
ture OF the shoulder blade. one fracture OF tie
arm, i've dislocaied shoulders ana one disioca-
ted knee. to which must be ADDED SIX unoe,
Scrl6ed Gases of injury 10 legs. back, neau ana
abdomen. necessltatng hospital treatment.
three OF which resulted In DEATH Fifteen oeatns
were reported"
The following interesting items appeared In
the exchanges Just TO hand concerning The Dig
games on the other side of the pond:
The last OF the international football natclies
Park. Glasgow, on April Z, in the presence OF
$4,000 enthusiasts The gate receipts
amounted to $4,000. The teams were splen-
didiy matched. and ended the first Dalf on
equal terms. with a goal each. AFTER twenty
minutes play in the second bali Scotland
scored second goal. but just before the
whistle sounded the Engishmen rallied and
equaiZed the score. The maIch was declared
draw.
Ihe first annual contest for the amateur cup
under association rules was brought of very
successfully aa al Richmond on April z; The
novel event attracted 1000 visitors. Including
the Duke and Duchess OF Teek and their
daughter, the Duchess OF York. The captains
OF the rival teams were presented TO the royal
nens were the Casuals and the Old Car
thusians. The latter won, after great con-
test, by two goals 10 one.
The Thistle FOol ball Club held a general
meeting and the following officers were elected
for the ensuing year: President. William Lams-
den; vlce-president, Hugh Steel; recording
secretary, Alex Strong; financial secretary,
DaVid Ferguson; tr aSure:, James Moore;
captain of team, David Ferguson; vice-captaln
OF team David Pollock.
The game between the Y. NJ. G. A. and Ea ST
Oaklands, played In Oakland last Saturday
evening, was a red-hOt affair. There was a good
deal OF feeling on both sides and Doth played TO
WIn
Bennett shot a goal for the Y Nj. c. A. just
before halftime. and this being the only point
scored lett the victory with the Christians.
There was some splendid individual play in
both teams, but the Y. NJ. c. A. had decidedly
the best combination.
From spectators point or view the game is
one long to be remembered as an exhibition of
brilliant attack and defense.
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stead OF H0smer, win be behind Gaudaur. while
Rice goes behind Stephenson. Teemer doubles
up with Hosmer and Peterson Will have Rogers
for partner.
"The amateur part of the programme is CON-
plete in every department, and the prizes are
the finest ever given cut at any regatta The
big Californian is hot favorite at present, and
lots of money will be placed on him.
The Dolphin Swimming and Boating Club
will have regatta and high jlnks to-day. and
as the members of the club are right royal en-
ward 10 a gala days sport The programme OF
the days festivities has been already published
in The CALL. and judging from the excellent
events that have been slated Tor tne occasion
the patrons Of aquatic paStimeS Will be treated
10 feast Of pleasure.
This is what New York paper says OF the
great craft which 40 much has been said and
written OF: THE VamoOse, claimed TO be the
fastest steam yacht in the world, with an OF
ficial record Of 27 miles an hour. has gone into
commission for the season. She Is l15 feet In
with an 500 horse power quadruple expansion
engine capable OF making 425 revolutions per
minute. 1t is claimed that she cost ner original
owner $4,000. Frank L. Morrill, Is her pres
ent owner"
George Bubear feels very elaied over the
fact of having defeated William A. Barry on
April % on the Thames. The winners time
was u min. A Sec, which Is said TO De the
fastest on record for The distance, which was
four miles and three furlongs.
j. j. Ryan and Joe Wright have left Toronto
Tor England, where they Will compete In the
Henley regatta.
The executive committee of the National AS
S0clation OF Amateur Oarsmen met yesterday
in New York
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and the red-leg partridge both 10 lay In
plleasaDts nest and at the finish the red-leg
lake possession OF The nest. They are very
fond of young plantations with cultivated
fields round about The cocks will take from
three TO four hens In The wild state; about six
hens TO a cock when confined. They will take
possession of certain place. where tie hens
VIII lay their eggs and breru, aud stay around
that section the whole season. Wherever you
hear cock pheasant Growing in the spring OF
the year, there his hens are, and round that
section they intend TO breed
81 am certain pheaSants would 90 as WELL or
better than quail If left alone and protected
from the pot.huuer and yermin. The hen bird
VIII fight ike demon 10 protect her young.
Even in the wild state have often lifted them
Off their nests, when they would fight like q
tiger ana return 10 the nest. They will always
find plenty OF fOou for themselves and young.
They VIII eat almost anything. AcorDs they
are very foud of In winter; berries and such
like they will eat Nothing comes amiss TO
pheasant.
II should be pleased to see these best of all
game birds introduced into this country, for
am sure 10 game bird would do better. have
bred and handled thousands OF all kinds.
DIR. Carver's challentie to the world, which
appeared III last Sundays CALL, created con-
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enough It was filed with fish. but such fish as
anglers use for the capture OF large trout. IL
was WalensIein's first experience. and with a
little worm lie succeeded in catching about
three hundred chubs. Ford could hardly keep
from screaming with laughter He congratn-
lated the great Louis on his luck, and promised
moi TO diYulge the Whereabouts OF the lucky
spot.
There is an objection by some alleged sports
men 10 the closing OF the trout-hsbiDg season to
May I. because t might spoil the sport OF some
men who angle on preserved water during
ADril.
The small trout of Paper-mill Creek are so
soft that they will not keep over a day.
Al Wilson is catching small bass in Russian
River for a southern county preserYe.
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HANDBALL.
Champions Who Will Meet at the
San Francisco Ball Court.

Handball is a branch OF athletic sport which
never wanes. Every week the patrons of the
game cOngregate at the San Francisco ball
court, where they Invariably witness a good
fine programme OF games has been arranged be-
tween the following players:
First game-Phil Ryan and James Brannick
to play Ii. Moifett and +. Barrett.
Second game-J. Rodgers and Pat Ryan to
play Il. Mcdonald ana g. McKinnOn.
Third game-J. Morris and G. Curraine TO
play James Mcdonald and H. Murray.
Fourth game-J. Jones. The Australian cham.
p0n, TO play Nj. Dillon and j. Lawless.
Fifth game. Riordan. the coast champion,
TO play j. Harlow aud j. Kearney
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but In rivers and small streams it seldom at
tainrd a weight OF more than three pounds.
The brown or Won Behr trout is great lighter,
and as q able FISH 1t has few sup errors.
Speaking of this grand trout. 4 correspond
eni of Forest and Stream says: Among the
distinguished immigrants from foreign waters
the European brook trout is now nearly as we'll
known in the United States as our own fonti.
nails. The active history OF its Introduction
dates back only eleven years, and yet the fish
is now thoroughly aeclimated in Colorado,
Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, New
York. Pennsylvania. Wisconsin and other
States.
1.-The trout thrives IN clear. cold. rapid
streams aud at the mouths OF streams tributary
10 lakes. In its movements 1t is swift and it
leaps over distractions like the salmon. IL
leeds usually IN the morning and evening, Is
more active curing evening ana night, ana often
lies quietly In deep pools or IN the SHADOW OF
oVerhanging branches and trees for hours at ID
time. IT feeds upon insects and their larvae,
worms, m0llusks and small fishes, and, like The
rainbow, II is fond OF the eggs OF fishes. In
Europe IL is described as rising eagerly TO the
surface in pursuit OF gnats. and is said TO grow
most rapidly when fed upon insects.
"It begins to spawn at the age of two years
In America, the season extending from OCTOBER
TO January, The eggs are from OneslXth TO
One-fiith of an inch in diameter and yellOwish
or reddish in color. They are deposited at in
tervals during period of many days In
cTeYlces between stones, under projecting
roots of trees, and sometimes in nests exca-
vhred by the parents. The eggs are covered by
the fish TO some extent with gravel They
hatch IN from forty TO seventy days. according
to temperature of the water. The young thrive
in water about so degrees Fahrenheit. Sterility
is common 10 females, and breeders have been
known 10 cease reproduction when years old.
"The trout is IN its prime from May TO the
end of September. Its flesh Is very digestible
and nutritious, and deeper red than that of the
salmon when suitable food Is provided; the
flavor and color, however, vary with food and
locality. Insect food produces the most rapid
growth and best condition"
Messrs. Doliver and Newman are In posses
sion of a steel-head preserve which has panned
out splendidlv Of late. They will return With a
big basket this evening.
The fishing on Lake Lagunitas. which pond
supplies san Rafael with wafer. has been ex-
cellent OF late. The trout run small, but they
are In prime condition.
Judge John Hunt Is making preparations for
a trip TO q northern stream, where Only the
whoppers enjoy the pleasure OF beautiful snow
water. The Judge being an excellent enter
tainer will not stand any nonsense even con
sidering that his game will be speckled beau
ties
Charles Ford. on his return from Point Reyes
last Sunday, was assenished by gentleman
named Louis WallenstelD, who Informed him
on the quiet that he mad struck IJ lucky.
why" said Mr.. Wallenstein, Il had grand
sport and never quit angling until filled my
basket; Just take a look at the beauties"
Ford carefully opened the basket aud sure