The times., 1897-05-16

but j S. Robinson, the popular manager of
the basketball team, is prominently men-
toned for the place. He is good man
for the place in every way, and his selec-
tion would be wise and well-deserved
one
Manager Robinson is not only a good
athlete, but a brave soldier. During the
Grant parade in New York he carried tie
battalion nag in the Infantry ranks, and
his basketball training stood him in good
stead, for the wind made flag-carryiug a
difficult task He stuck manfully u his
duty to the end of the march. He was
just one week recovering from the strain.
Eastern Athletic Club.
The regular monthly meeting OF the East
ern Athletic Club will be held on Tuesday
evening, and it promises to be very inter
estlng and Of vital Importance TO the club.
At this meeting, In addition TO taking ac-
tion on the proposed revisions of the con-
stitution, there will be an election Of
president, to succeed Mr.. Mansfield, who
has rendered his resignation, and the cleo
ton OF directors, to succeed E. NJ. Raab
and Charles Grace.
Mr. Mansfield, who is slowly recover
ing from injuries received in a recent
tumble, is an enthusiastic member. He
expresses the opinion that be viii be able
TO accomplish more for the club as
member in the ranks than he can as
president. and for that reason insists upon
resigning Much regret is expressed at
his action, for he has proven himself
most popular and efficient officer.
The committee having 1t in charge is
actively at work on the arrangements
for the annual club excursion to River
View on June 8, and large attendance
from the eastern section of the city Is
expected.
Washington Athletic Club.
One OF the most popular members Of the
Washington Athletic Club is Patrick F.
O'Connor one of the most clever amateur
boxers in the city. He is about twenty
two years of age and is well built, but
not very heavy, Weighing about b2 pounds
In gymnasiu urn clothes This weight Is
well distributed over a height of feet
10 1-2 inches he has good back and
shoulder ard arm development, and these
stand him in well for the class of athletics
be has chosen as his speciality. He has
been resident of this city about fifteen
-,
est in athletics during the past three years,
and during that time has been member
of several clubs, and since November last
an active member of the w. A. c. he has
boxed with all the local men of standing,
and was taken on for several rounds with
FitzsimIncns, who thought him very clever
O'Connor claims the amateur welterweight
championship of the District. He showed
his great cleverness and hitting powers in
his exhibition go with Ed Roach at
the club smoker ON Wednesday evening last.
The youngster is of the quiet, modest sort,
and is always willing and very competent
to teach his eliminates the proper Way OF
using the "mitts'
The wrestling match between Bobby
A kers, of the w. A. c., and Harry Lee, Of
the Light Infantry, at Wednesday evenings
''smokeI" was one of the most finished
exhibitions of g splendid sport seen here
this season. These wre stlers are We'll
matched and would make u splendid finish
in "A match for prize.
The club will give it's annual strawberry
festival and hop at the clubhouse on next
wednesday evening.
The fair committee is meeting with very
tions for the affair, and the lady assistants
are helping very much to make the under
taking a grand success.
The entertainment committee has Is
sued all Of its tickets for the annual COM
plimentary excursion to River View on May
2S, and it is- expected that the club viii
have down about $500 persons as it's
guests. At the annual family excursion to
be given to the same place on June Fl,
athletic games of all kinds will be made
feature.
The bowling tournament for the club
championship is progressing and the en-
trants are as rapidly as possible completing
their twelve games and several excellent
averages have been made. Among the
leaders are: A kers, Dietz, Burch. Nc
Cauley. williams. nd Capt. Kidd, all well
punched. Gold medals Will be given for
the highest nd next highest number Of pins
bowled
O'Connor, Ackers, Mackey, Cowans,
Green, Bondi and others are taking regular
practice in the gym and doing good W ork-
The secret OF the success Of the club in
ADDITION to the energetic work OF it's
jealous president, n. ]. Brown. is the
harmonious manner In WI hich the commit
tees and fndi vidual members work together.
The membership is constantly on the in
Grease.
Mount Pleasant Athletics.
The bicycle dAnartment Of the Mount