Evening star., 1902-02-03

were unusually interesting events and the
center of the sporting world was the ma
donal capital at the time.
The promoters Of this new project claim
that the water at Chesapeake Beach is al
most smooth the greater part or the sum-
mer. and that by going out from the shore
only 300 yards a perfect course can be laid
off. The accommodations will be ample for
fully 5000 spectators and everybody will
have a splendid view of the contests.
In addition to the big regatta, 1t was also
rumored that q determined effort VIII De
made to secure the annual meet OF the Ma
tinal Cycling Association on the new track
at Chesapeake Beach.
Jolly Fat Men Outbowl Baltimore ElI<s
A delegation of Elks of Baltimore visited
the Jolly Fat Mems Club Saturday evening
and met with three overwhelming defeats
at the hands of the Washingtonians in a
bowling match. The visitors started off in
the first game as If they were sure Of win
ming, and it was only because the locals
did some fine work that the visitors were
overtaken and defeated in this game.
Many OF the visitors handicapped their
team by the poor showing that they made
in the second game when the Fat Men
bowled the large score Of 914.
Although the locals made very poor
showing In the final contest they won out in
the small score of 700. The Fat Men will
play the Baltimores In their city some
time during the next two weeks
Base Ball Notes.
The Washington and Jefferson College
base ball team may be coached by Fred
Clarke, the Pirate captain. during the next
month. Manager Stevenson Of the college
opened communication with President
Dreyfus and secured his consent and
Clarke has written that he is willing to
show them how to play ball.
Krug, the best second baseman In tne
CoJt ,fo r hoG cd a
offered him by Manager Shettsline OF the
Philadelphia National League club. and
will accompany Pitcher Iberg when the lat
ter starts for the east to report for duty
on March /.
It was learned last night that Louisville
VIII be the eighth city in the American AS
sociation, taking the place Of Omaha This
has been decided by the circuit committee.
A. L. Buell., Joseph Turner and Alderman
Corcoran Of Milwaukee, who formed COM
pany to back club in Omaha, stand ready
to furnish what capital is necessary.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch says Of the
Boston Americans: THE Boston team is a
strong one, but does not look to stand
better chance for the pennant than 1t did
last season. With st. Louis in the field
and the other teams strengthened II Is even
doubtful II 1t will do as we'll 1t, however.
is well balanced, and should make oppo-
nents play good ball to win"
Manager Horace Fogel of the New York
club has signed Outfielder James jackson.
jackson played last season with the Balti-
more American League club, and was re-
leased by Manager McGraw when he signed
Al Selbach.
Charles Comiskey and Clark Grifiith at
tended a session Of the mutual admiration
society at the Fisher building yesterday,
oongratulatfng each other on the pennant-
winning possibility of the White Stockings
for next season. when / tell you that
their records on the bases last season show
George Davis to be the slowest one Of the
bunch you cannot blame me for being sat-
isfed with my chances" said Comiskey.
Last year Isbell stole forty-eight bases,