The times., 1897-08-08

has given q great deal OF attention to
wrestling, in which line iie Is considered
among the best and fairest here. He has
aided in the development of several very
good wrestlers, notably among them be-
ing the above named.
In regard to the challenge of German, re-
Gently published, Akers states that he Is
willing and ready at any time to meet
Gorn,an or any other amateur for a prize
of any value, as he has ample backing.
Akers may be addressed upon the subject
care of the w. A. c. clubhouse, South
Capitol. near o street.
Potomac Beat Club.
1t has been decided by the Potomac Boat
Club to hold its annual club regatta on
August 1S There win be six events,
including eights, from the crews of which
will be picked heavy andlightweight. sfours"
for the second event; then race for
working boats, another for Whitehall
boats and for single SOULS. The course
for all races, except the eghts, win be
from in front OF the boathonse, around the
bridge piers, and finishing at the starting
point The eights will be straightaway.
Capt. Charlie Warden has worked up con-
siderable interest in the coming affair, and
each evening sees about thirty rowing men
at the hoathouse, and all are willing and
anxious to row in the regatta. A feature
OF the regatta will be the giving OF prizes
to the " inners in each event, and these
prizes, " hich VIII be much appreciated, are
TO be club buttons in gold and enamel.
Dancing at the boatbouse will follow the
races
Two fours, which are moving ell and
showing considerable speed for new men,
have, respectively: Bradley, bow; Dodge, 2:
Sims, 8. aud Deshiell, stroke; and Eiiason,
bow; Hartley Wheatley, 2; Locker, 8, and
j. s. Ball, 81 roke These crews will meet
on regatta day.
Among other new men who are promising
well and improving rapidly in form, are:
Alfred and Horace Clifton, Hazel and Danen-.
bower
Every fair evening sees the big boat
house almost depleted of the stock of
pleasure boats, SO great is the interest
in that lire.
The small dance given at the boathouse
On Monday evening last by Mr.. Rouzee
was among the most enjoyable OF the
season.
Eastern Atnleflc I1NDs
The new quarters OF the Eastern Ath-
letic Club are so attractive that score or
more OF -uembers congregate there each
evening for a general interchange ct
athletic aud bicycle news. The club seems
now to be on the high wave of prosperity.
at the last meeting OF the board OF
directors eight applications received fav-
vorable action. Those elected to mem
bersbip We're: Messrs. Rhine, Clements.
Taylor, Eaelin, Totten, BeyIner, Barstow,
and Hunt. These members will add ma
tcrially 10 the athletic strength of the
club. Three new applications are on file
awaiting the action OF the board.
The bicycle contingent is growing larger
each week and the runs scheduled by Capt.
viii II. Wright are always well attended
The run scheduled for last Sunday to
Savage, Md, was called off and instead
about I. dozen members took q spin up
the Couduit road. The run today viii be
to River View, leaving the clubhouse, No
423 Eight street southeast at 10 O'Clock
I this morning.
The committee having the affair in
charge has about completed ell arrange
ments for the club excursion to be given
to River View on August 10. In add,
! tion to- the usual amusements provided al
4 this popular resort there will be a number
/ OF special features. Among these VIII be
/ game of bali between the E. A G.. and
/ the Congress Heights team. In the even
I ing there VIII be trick and fancy riding by
/ Mr.. Howard Rhine on an upright wheel
At sac in the evening there will be Z
cake walk by the Old Dominion Cake Walk
/ Club, twenty-five strong. As usual witt
affairs given by the e. A c., this prom
i ises to be most enjoyable outing.
O.P. SCHMIDT.