The herald., 1897-05-24


for the coming week is boxers night" at
evening. Interest. of course, centers in
the Bogan-Jores match, which promises
to be an interesting affair. Both men
have been training faithfully, and are in
very fair condition, though Began ap-
pears to have slightly the better of 1t on
this score. Jones, however is the heavier
of the two, and this is expected, to offset
any advantage on the other side, and
even matters up. The men mean buS-
nesS, and hot exhibition, with every
prospect of decision, is looked for.
Preceding the event Of the evening will
be a six or eight round go between Per-
cy Williams and Ed arterC, both of this
city. This event is looked upon to be
an exceptionally interesting one, from
the fact that there has been long stand
ing dispute between them as to which
is the better boxer. They will weigh in
at about 140 pounds. Harry Porter and
Jack Stevens, two local bantams, will
also try conclusions in four round
bout. Game little De Courcey Of
San Diego and Grant Grimes of
Santa Monica will spar six rounds. All
OF THE events will probably be refereed
guarantee that everything will be on the
square, and that those who attend will
get the worth of their money. The best
OF order is always maintained at these
exhibitions. and when the quality of
the entertainment is considered, there is
no reason why every seat in the gym
nasium should not be occupied.
4 4
Ae was predicted, the San Francisco
bench show was a big success, far ex-
ceedirg the expectations of the most
sanguine of its promoters. The ar
rargements were perfect, and the ex-
hibition was very literally supported
by the public, especially the society
people. Los Angeles fully sustained her
high reputation, and secured fair
share of the prizes j. l.. Cunningham
kennel of Great Danes was one of the
most attractive features of the show, his
champion, Juanita. winning the Her.
man Oelrichs gold medal for the best
Great Dane exhibition in competition
with thirty-three of the breed. Mr.. j.
II. Kiefer's Badly took the first prize in
his class, and another Herman Oelrichs
gold medal, thus establishing himself
as the best pointer in the state. Among
the fox-terriers Mr.. G. A. Summers
champion, Baby Rasper, was easily first,
while in the open dog class Thomas J.
Casey's Beverwyck Cavalier was Sec
ond to Hefferman's Midget. Harry
Payne's string of English settlers swept
everything, as IS the usual custom, and
as that gentleman really started in the
business in Los Angeles, and was for
years iden titled with this city, he prop
erly belongs to this end. j. Downey,
also an Angelina captured second for
field frst-class pointers with his George.
4 4 4
The Los Angeles Gun club had an
other shoot at their grounds yesterday,
a number of the members putting in a
considerable part Of the day breaking
"bluerocke."
The coming field day sports at Ath-
letic park, on the 31st inst, are attract
ing much attention throughout Cali
fornia. The program as arranged Is a
good one. and there will be number Of
novelties
Much interest is being worked up in
the coming annual baseball tournament
throughout the state. The efforts of
the Examiner to reawaken enthusiasm
in the national game are deserving Of the
highest credit.
The employees of the court house have
organized a baseball team for the pur-
pose of challenging a like team from the.
city hall. They expect to play match
game as soon as arrangements can be
perfected, the proceeds to be applied
to the fund for the unemployed. The
court house team is made up as follows:
Dan j. Cooper manager; l.. V. Young
worth, captain; I. w. Young, o. Up
right, c. Thomas, A. c. Sittle H. L.
Phelps, Dave Antoms, G. Blrdsall, H.
s. Sweet and c. II. Vickery. The posi-
tioas have not yet been assigned.
The date for holding the annual tour
nament of the Southern California Cro-
quet association has been changed.
This event was to have opened at Santa
Ana June 2Sth, but the officers deemed it
advisable to postpone The time will
be definitely determined some time this
week.
The special policemen's race at the
field day sports, May 31st, promises to
be an exciting feature. Chief Glass has
given the men permission to enter and
will make no objection to their training
so long as 1t does not interfere with their
duties. Among those who have said that
they will enter are Fifield, Fowler, Tom
Rico, Matuskiewicz, Lehnhausen and
possibly others.
4 + +
W. j. Gutter of the San Jacinto high
school team gave an exhibition hammer
throw at the conclusion Of the inter-
scholastic program Saturday afternoon
IIe threw the 16-pound hammer 113 feet
inches, breaking the Southern Cali
fornia record by 13 feet. In trying to
break the pole vault record (his own)
he was not successful, clearing only 10
feet, and failing 10 feet inches.
4 +
A. P. Elliott, an officer of the Santa
Monica police force, and j. D. O'Neill,
u member of the Los Angelse City Fly
ing club, liberated the homiug pigeons
for the fourth race at Second and Utah
streets, Santa Monica. last Saturday.
Oyita q crowd with ccrd, fha ctort ani