The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-02
SPORTS OF
ALL SORTS.
win, and to that he will put out his
man in four rounds.

win, and to that he will put out his
man in four rounds.
boxing bouts For Boston,
Boston, Dec. AT a meeting OF the
governing committee OF the Boston Ath-
letic association, held at the office of the
president yesterday afternoon, II was de-
cided 10 give a boxing exhibition In the
club gymnasium Saturday evening, Dec.
26. 1t will be the first of a series of three
monthly meetings. This will be the first
boxing meeting given in the state by any
club since the new law prohibiting box
ing for a stake or any remuneration
whatsoever went into effect last spring.
The governing committee consider that
they are acting wholly within the law.
The sharkey-Fitz zsimmons Fight.
San Francisco, Dec 2.-Interest in the
fight tonight between Fitzsimmons and
Sharkey Is increased, and the Mechanics
pavilion probably will be crowded to wit
ness the 10-round contest. Sharkey Is
still confident of the decision, although
the betting is all against him. The most
favorable betting for him was even
money that he will not last six rounds
The wagers on the entire 10 rounds arc
about three TO one in favor OF FitZsim-
mons. When Fitzsimmons puts on the
gloves he will weigh close to 175 pounds
and Sharkey will scale about the same
figure. No referee has yet been agreed
upon. and IL none is chosen by noon the
National club will select referee with.
out regard to the wishes of the contest.
ants.
Ererl.s.d Whips Ernst
Albany, Dec. 2.-Jack Everhard of
New Orleans knocked out Billy Ernst of
Brooklyn in the goth round of a 20 round
fight here last night after clever fighting.
The fight was preceded by two 10-round
contests. John j. Eckhardt was referee,
and Everhard and Ernst stepped into the
ring at 1873 pounds.
Philiies' New Manager
Philadelphia, Dec. 2.-The fact that
George Stallings, manager OF the Detroit
Baseball club, has been selected by
Messrs. Reach and Rogers to manage
the Phillies next season, was made
known last night. 1t is said that all
negotiations have been completed. Dur
ing the six years which Mr. Stallings has
acted as manager in the Southern and
leagues his club has won the
rennant each season except during 1896,
when a combination of accidents pre-
vened the Detroit's from finishing
higher than third. He is now at his home
in Nashville, but will soon be able to re-
port in Philadelphia TO consult about
any changes that may be made in the
Philadelphia team and to complete ar
for taking absolute control
of the players.
Students Rowing In the Cold.
Cambridge. Mass. Dec. 2. - Coach
Lehman had the Harvard oarsmen out
on the river yesterday afternoon In spite
Of the cold air The men rowed under
considerable difficulty as the water con-
stantly froze to their oars. Both eights,
however, rowed their full distance,
padding the greater part of the time,
but finishing in a hard, fast squirt. To-
day the two crews will be given another
time trial of the two-mile course, and
on Saturday they will close the fall row.
ing season with a staked race. Arrange
ments are on foot to tender Mr.. Lenmann
Il complimentary dinner next week be-
fore his return to England.