The times., 1897-09-12

A-ddfHAS See=z=azdfzl NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
The extremely warm weather OF the past
week knocked galley west for the time
being all plaus foG opening the local gym
nasiunis for the season. This has neces-
STATED the laying off for still longer
period the members OF clubs who need
all the work they can get for fan indoor
contests. 1t is hoped, FOR the good OF
the game, that during the coming week
there VIII be a Iet-up in this mercury
climbing contest and give the hopeful
gyrnasts a chance To get to work
Rowing is indulged in at the various
lighthouses ia desUltoTy sort OF way,
regular crew rowing ha wing been dropped,
as there are no further open or closed
conetsts in sight, the Middle States re-
gatta hA wing virtually closed the season
The narSmen have taken to pleasure boat
ing, and that species Of exercise is now
the order OF the day or evening
All the rowing men agree that this
has been e season lest TO local rowing,
and THAT next year the work OF reviving
nj interest in the sport herea bouts viii
have to be begun all over again Many
OF the rowing men have signified inten-
tion OF taking ap football for the coming
season, and others viii be found IN the
lineup Of the basketball teams, and others
still win make merry with the thunder of
tie wooden spheres in the bowling alleys
in league competitions.
basketball League.
During the coming fortnight the several
clubs interested in the formation of a bas
ketball league for the coming season will
| appoint delegates and these " i'll hold an
| informal meeting, with q view OF OF
| ganlzatioD. 1t is expected that about
| tie same clubs IS those forming last years
! league v i'll again compose the organiZa-
| ton. A new set OF rules viii be adopted
| and it is expected that there VIII be an
entirely new set OF officers to guide the
| affairs OF the league There VIII be greater
| discipline in the players ranks, and it
| Is hoped to secure set Of uInpires Who
VIII rfeidIy enforce the rules and prevent
| foul playing and scTapping and repe
| titlon of last seasons somewhat rough
| and terrible imitation of football 1t Is
| again the intention OF those interested 20
| make an effort to have all league games
! played in one hall, for the sake of having
neutral ground and sure place to play off
| the games scheduled. OF course, this plan
| viii have its opposition this season, as it
| has had in the past, but many persons in
| terestcSl Insist that this is the only way to
| raake the sport attractive and the under
| taking success. 1t is the secret of the
| big success of the leagues in Philadelphia,
| where there are more teams than in any
| other city IN the country. Theinitial meet
| ing W Ill undoubtedly be an interesting one.
Columbia Athletic Club.
1 ~. ~, Ts~y
| A thIetic Club have returned from their va
ca tons and the big clubhouse is again re-
| suming It's busy appearance. Hotwithstand
| ing the great size OF the gymnasium, the
| prevailing hea ted term makes work there
ia uncomfortable. It Is hoped ere another
| week, haerevef. TO begin active operations
! in class ard body building and speciality
work P rof Crossley is preparing to take
M measHrements of large number Of mem
bers who intend taking up the beneficial
work In the gym.
At present he greatest interest ceuters
in the work OF preparation and selection
| OF candidates for places on the football
| team. From present indications the team
| will be made up Of almost all mat eTial.
| Several Of Tha old pla yers have left the city.
| while Of those still here a majority have
| decided that thew hay had enough of FOOT
ball and are anxious TO give the new
ma teTial chance 10 work UP slnle glory.
Friday afternoon was set down for first
| practice ut Columbia Field, and quite IL
number presented themselves for work,
but it was roo warm TO do more than light
| passing. Among tnse who nave signified
an intention to take up the game gain II
! they can make place" are: Humphreys,
Underwood, Wells, Curtis, McCoEville.
when he gets back; Parsons, Hooker and
Reeve Lewis, it is hoped. Gass, half back
of last years I4ehigh eleven, VIII pay and
HecoX is not yet decided.
Work will he taken up in earnest during
the Coming week by Pat Wells, who has
again agreed to captain the team.
At meeting of lie RuaFd of Governors
held on Thursday evening it was decided
to have the bowling team join the Fowl
ing League.
A majority of the bowling men are very
muchiu favor OF joining the DistrictEcwliRs
League this year. They believe it will in
cFea se the interest in the sport Well as
bring tie club into high. class competition.