The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-02-19
CURRENT SPORTING TALK.
OOREELLiS DREW HAs n DIFFL-
CULT TASK TO Perform.

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rSust new rive varsity Races In one week
eta MAKE = mtg Rniirsaa ~Sunp-Tts Esst-
bati nuIe makers Will aieet To-N,Eht-
nrurh PushiAE mis- Hiachiist Rssoiutisn.
The satisfactory arrangement Of the big inter
uolIoriate boat races. 40 told In THE Scr ycster-
day, was cheering Information for the host Of
oollarS enthusiastic who have all along hoped
for an amicable settlement. The fact that
both Yale and Cornell patched up their differ
onoes WA welcome news, for II showed that
thief had at last reached an understanding
which will be productive Of some great sport
Yale's manly attitude, after being severely
criticised for what was thought TO DO unfair
meas in trying to dictate TO Cornell, has served
20 make. many friends for the Blue, more par
ticularly at Ithaca. On good authority 1t 10
learned that the relations between Yale and
Corneil have become so cordial that 1t will not
b surprising II those universities meet In other
branches Of sport, notably baseball and foot
ball. Cornells satisfaction with the way the
rowing controversy has turned out is regarded
as q compliment to Yale and Harvard. both OF
whom have undoubtedly shown the proper
spirit. Tho burden assumed by the Ithacans,
though. IN much moro onerous than last year,
when Courtney's crew rowed two varsity races
at Poughkeepsie. This year the Cornell eight
will fret 60 10 Now London to train not later
than Juno Is. After rowing the race with
Yale and Harvard on June 20 or "a. the Itha-
cans will have to load their shells onto a train
end hurry to either IN, p,o m.ai S1,n9S ST s ara tSs
i. In the space Of one week. therefore. Court.
change in climate. 1t will DO remembered that
ence Sctwoen the atmosphere at New London
end that Of. Of PSS I.shGs z, SI last gg year; me ana ' tha
nonapnuantly rOOl niUlta wRE9 minaed by his
gnitocs 1t their quarters on the Hudson. and he
furthermore claimed that the lack OF still
calculations OF his crew. which had made all
fSe Cornell to row and win both Of those varsity
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event with Cornell and Columbia would DO re-
But in making an, objection they evidently lost
sight OF the fact that their varsity crew in tho
n each instance before the finish was reached.
Az has been heraldcd for some time past, the
COMMITTEES viii be- held tonight at the univer'
fity A. C. Walter Camp o. Yale, Alexandor
ward, John c. Bell of the University OF Penn
Rylvania,. L. NJ. Dennis of Cornell and Paul J.
p pa sIs delegate sSsr Si Hits-lss sgs s e0plIS sh ths commit ni ,Ss
;sss fosaSsil fsp.sInss, kelIy y 3 b b&Ss { s' ri:
LauRhlin OF Cornell. Chamberlain of Yale and
Dibblee of Harvard will also be on hand to offer
oernins proposed reforms. As THE SUN has
already shown. there, Is little chance that the
rule governing mass plays will be changed. Tho
anchored In the rush line until after. the ball
has been put in play will not meet with nniyer;;
AL fawr~ fnr chat rtt1n rpN,lI III
ali formations except those that might be made
BY the four backs. Camp and Rutterwnrth.
ting tho present rule stand. Bell. the Univer.
eity Of Pennsylvania delegate. has already put
himself hin on record r., or In favor 4 y q the present rule,
lar ideas. Moffat of Princeton, 1t is thought. is
willing to oppose that particulerly rough play
favor of anchoring the entire rush line. Den
nj! Of Cornell has not expressed any definite
his support. The question of changing tie sys.
tenn Of scoring may create quito a, difference Of
from SS,niG . touchdown Dannss hs shall iiipE Ss sboiis dnsf a ind f Eoat
the value of a touch down shall be nye points.
: &. goal noih afSm h tsf o Of fhe four UnIRS Sini,., and 81 f 8 s% a
vania has the same ideas. barring the goal from
touchdown, which he believes should be worth
one point. Yale and Princeton are in favor of
Of Harvard and DashieI have so far been non.
proposition to make the duties Of the officials
moro clear. and nobody has any real objection
to sas s%ss.stqS,l sset oG so ran x ths P 9ss b Of n Al Shp thine the
he ln,n may see 4, To- do 50; This, II permitted,
t~erosting in that It would increase tho number
of open plays to be worked behind the line.
Brpsh, Of the Cincinnati Club has not given
Sre through Ct the National League meeting at
eral big magnates. Some time ago he sent out
q circular letter to umpires and other baseball
men. asking them TO cite instances where row.
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Sssld.e t and also %s' to t rsPeSt. Il 'G posssibie. the Tn t eS.
act words employed. Answers have been pour
aid he now has some evidence with which to
convince the mrgnateS that his proposed rule lie
SSeived' saws pFb he ia D" Sr sne ssst to- show M that na ro rS.
Az. not only indulge in audible profanity on the
Geld, but also use uncomfortable language In
plblicly censured and locked up. Brush may
modify the blacklist" part Of his measure BY
laws Of decency shall be Indefinitely suspend.
sd:" Several years ago z player named Halli.
Club. so far forgot himself as to assault CUB"
Htrieker In u Boston hotel. the lntter's jaw be-
s tns SFsEsn susP TSS tsn e! Str'n Pssn m4l! !GlseE Trs .dn;;
fos he hsn has not PLAYED d S Sa since Slib2 pug /. 10
Saite as effeeti~e as the obnox!ous ab! SuisstYa
The hunt hit, which, incidental y involves sac.
the League meeting. 1t is accented as a fact
that Bo,ton. saplstimosei New York. Cincinaa.i.
tanning the hunt, while Brooklyn. Pittsburg,
81. Louis, Louisville. and Washington want to
the situation, although President Hart has not
Expressed an opinion. The opponents Of the
u hit argue that 1t Is not popular in view Of
the general demand to Zine 'er QUIZ. when
players try to sacrifice. 1t Is limited. though,
thai their objections have been filed because
their teams aresnot proficient In this particular.
V scientific, department Of tho game. 1t will
% noticed that Ave Of the clubs favoring the re:
diyision last year, which Is thought to be Gig
nihcant.
Hockey.
The Brown University hockey team and the
seven representing Yale University met at the
Clermont a venue Rink. Brooklyn, last night. In
the intercollegiate series for a trophy offered by