The times., 1898-02-21

President Mick Young had an unusu-
ally distinguished group of League mag
mates visit him here on Saturday after
noon.
They were Col John j. Rogers, of Phil
adelphia: John T. Brush, of Cincinnati.
and Messrs. Abel and Ebbetts, of the
Brooklyn club.
Messrs Brush and Rogers were here
on a mission which is OF interest to every
club represented in the League. They
pleaded with the railroad companies to
give TO the League reduced rates of
transportation during the coming season,
in consideration of the proposed four-trp
schedule which President Young has
framed in accordance with instructions
from the magnates at their last fan
meeting. The travelling expenses of the
League clubs constitute very important
item in connection with a League fran
chise, and transportation, under the new
schedule will eat n large-sized hole In
the gate receipts. Col. Rogers and Mr..
Brush were well selected for the duty
imposed upon them, for it is understood
lildl tutN q NNAs 'oN VI tSAS "a
entation of their case to the railroad
men, and the latter have taken the sub
iect under consideration, with the pros
pect of rendering q decision that will be
satisfactory 10 all concerned.
Messrs Abel and Ebbets were here on
business relating to the Brooklyn Club
They have several surprises in store for
Nd will cnrirl,s
them on local territory. While the visit
ing magnates We're here, the Won der Abe
case was under earnest consideration,
and it is a fact that Brush offered s60,o0O
cash for the St. Louis franchise, but ow-
ing 10 certain complications the deal was
not consummated., Various schemes for
the aid and comfort of Chris were dis
cussed but no conclusion WIS reached
when the magnates left for their respect
i've homes. 1t seems 10 be pretty well
understood that some definite action will
be reached at the coming meeting in St.
Louis, and it would not be surprising II
the passing of Won der Abe a league
magnate is al hand.
In looking over the field for the COM
ing season the league visitors expressed
some surprise at the tardiness of the
Pittsburg, Boston, Chicago and New
York clubs in signing their players for
the approaching season. Up TO date the
clubs named have not sent in to league
headquarters the contracts with the play
ers of their respective teams. Nearly all
of the other clubs are practically up 10
the limit, and their contracts are signed.
sealed and delivered. 1t is supposed that
Boston, New York, Chicago and Pittsburg
will have their men rounded up by the
time the schedule meeting is convened.
for there is nothing on the surface TO in
dictate a hitch in any of the clubs mem |
toned.
Trap shooting. which has recently been |
on the wane in this section, |
will be given an impetus by q meet short |
ly to be held under the auspices of the |
Glen Echo Gun Club. The date has not |
yet been settled upon, but Secretary |
Hyde. who is now perfecting the details
Of the tournament, will announce it in |
4 few days.
1t is rather early to inaugurate sport !!
Of this kind but it will be remembered |
hat of all outdoor sports this is one least |
likely to be interfered with by rain or
mud.
The marksmen all shoot from COW
ered platform, so il really makes very lit
lie difference what the weather conditions |
are. This is especially true of the Glen
Echo Gun Club range. which is probably
the most perfect in the country. One is
able to step from the car TO the plat
form of the club range without being |
exposed to the weather more than sec
md or two.
it was hoped that shoot could be held
1n the 22d, but many members deemed
I unwise to come into competition with
he big Baltimore shoot on that day.
The closing meet of the local club last
all was slightly discouraging because of
he small interest shown. 1t is believed,
however. that interest in the sport will
,e much keener this season than last.
The Baltimore marksmen are displaying
remarkable amount of energy and en-
husiasm this winter. Already there
AVE been half dozen tournaments given
" the Baltimore Shooting Association
With a large number of contestants each
ime Five of the crack shots OF the or
,aniZation have entered for Phil Daly's |
Tub tourney, to be held at ElkWood
Park. Long Branch, n. j.. next month
The Washington cracks should get to-
'ether and send a team to compete there.
n Wagner, Mckeldin and Mitchell the
ocal club has trio who will show up |
veil in any company. They are certain
Y the equal of Baltimore's best A num-
'er of the local marksmen have an
lounced their purpose of participating in
he Baltimore shoot of Deyt T,,eSdar