The evening world., 1895-01-03

SPORTING MISCELLANY.

Every active member OF the New York Ath-
i.tic Club was Jubilant last night over tho news.
arst announced to the ofncials Of the Club by the
Evening world' yesterday. that the challenge
sent to the London Athlet'. club had been ac-
cepted. and that an international team contest
assured for next summer In this vicinity.
Chairman Benny C. Williams OF the Athletic
Committee. received the from this orice
e,rly in the day by telephone. and his smile
was distinctly visible above the usual busrins
and whirrtng OF the wire, His fondest hopes
were assured of realization. and his pet plan
was accepted, so his JOY was not to be confined
Lord punraven. in an interview. has said that
with the mutual agreement clause thoroughly
understood as provision whereby all OF the terms
of the deed Of Gift may practically be waived IN
favor Of arrangement satisfactory to both sides.
the proposition to receipt for the cup as re
qulred is acceptable to him. Such Is his faith
that = race is certain that he has directed Mr..
kersey to represent him here In further details
OF arrangements.
=. A. Abell. holder OF the majority of Rrooklyn
Baseball Ciuh stock. makes his annual settlement
lie does this with the same regularity as Uncle
Anson proclalms that Chicago will be the pen
nant winning team this wear.
MIR Ab.lrs complaint is that 5000 is stn
due from the PLAYERS League people, and tina,
the latter show an esserness TO participate in
advance funds Tor expenses. II may he TO the
point 10 say that the minority stockholders have
n.
little omission may have something to do with
the dmcuy
one proposition made by Mr.. Ahell has
much to commend It. Ther. is doub, about
Eastern Park being too FAR from the centre "
la scSali grounds are to be foun, We, the re-
cpipts at old Washington PARK are an argument
most conclusive and a plan for moving back Is
most ready FOR the erection " stands is located
Just over the way from tn. old srnunds It would
80 at. -.
reached in about fifteen minutes from the bridge
In line with the suggestion made IN tine column
that ranks Theoretically mAh" np new team
for New York J. II. ', sends proposition 10
put Tom Burn. IN risht nsid IT, 'ns T.m,s
c4.I,pe tones acquisition on the cHscning
lines Rurns has played IN RrNokyn too lpns
he remarks. Send in Your Plan Of reorganization
Jim p'uoshue does not relish his defeat on the
tie a, "rang. Lake, ana .hsllense. M1shier 70
| re'urd in beating him on Tuesday, jim
Will have to take down that mark to Win.
It has been settled that Dan Cfeedon, the
st Lolts middle weight will sail for England
the early part Of March, and throw down the
| gauntlet to all men in his class
johnny Van Heest AMI Geors. Eigertan, "he
| kentucky Rosebud will meet in a 'our-rouni
bout Tonight in the SOUTHWARK Athletic club Of
The hnsh fight be~een Marv M''u. and
| Damn Mcbride which was 10 he fought IN prl,
| ,a,e the isuer part Of tAis moHrA, has, It I.
| sIl been declared Of McCue failed u post hi,
forfeit on saturday, and Mcbride N!thireS hi.
| money.
| Cha-ley NcKe.yCr and jack Ilsn..y 81 Phil,
| ste. oh A have been secured By the Southwark
| .fA!etc C.un ~ Phllaisphs. q box ioul
| rounds mex, saturday night
/ Dolly LIONS ~Ao GOT a de -s.0n over Blll,
| Tucker VI boston In their slN-rolpl Eogt in tn.
| New York Athletic Club on lss' Saturia" night
| saws he Is looking Tor high game. snd &c
| backing for any amount. Il would not he Ia.
idea for Lyons TO cover fuckers deposit for
| hnish nght with Lyons.
| The election OF ofhcers OF the 81. George Athst
Club Tor the ensuing rear will BE- held Jan. u.