New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-31
METROPOLITAN LEAGUE.
NEw-YoRK CRICKET ASSOCIATION.

So much interest is felt in the revival OF the
Tailtin games Ireauds ancient athletic carnival
20 be hel5 connection with the Amateur Athletic
Union games at Celtic Park on Monday next, and
so eager are the patrons Of Irish sports for con-
tiuuance Of these competitions that all have come
20 the front and contributed valuable prizes. And
they do not confne themselves 10 the games dis
tinctively Irish. bur have included every contest
on the programme. The list Of the prizes, the
games for which they intended, and the names
OF the donors follow:
Cup for hurting game given by James r Keane;
cup for Gaslic football game given by John Healy;
medal for rising and striking the hurting ball. given
BY Michael Connolly; medal for throwing the JaVe-
lin given by Thomas Z. bush; watch fobs for three
standing jumps given by Peter Mckay, watch for
winner, silver and bronze medals for second and
hy Thomas J. OSulliyan; medals for throwing 90
hammer. given By Daniel Foley; watch for winner
silver and bronze medals for second and third men.
ais Cor l@yard given by Patrick Finn; for 40
yard run. by Peter G Curran for SSo-yard run. by
Denis Giroy; for l2s-yard hurdle. 10y Dr.. d A. Nc
AIlre. for 54o-yard hurdle by Senator Victor J.
running broad jump. given by Leo Uliman; cups for
stc-ery, given ny Daniel r Cohalan; medals for
and wa+cb 70 win1aTS silver and bronze medals
70 second and third men. for running high jump
given by II. Quinlan.
John Flanagan. the weight throwing champion.
IS entered in this line Of sport.
Arrangements for the international fencing tour
Eeg al the WORLDS Fair IN connection with the
Olympic games have been completed by James Z,
Sullivan chief Of the department Of physical cult
Ure. The dates selected for the tournament
are September s and 10. The success Of the tour
Iament is assured. many Of the crack foreign
masters Of fencing VIII be participants in the con-
tests The bouts VIII be governed by the rules Of
the Amateur Fencers League OF America. this
being the controlling body of the sport in this
country. Many Of the large Eastern colleges have
PROMISED 70 send teams for the intercollegiate com
EDITION In fencing. and Il promises TO be a fine
le No DOUBT the most important feature will
- ne L5oilal Ss5Ln lelcIng contest For
us contest J. Scott O'Connor says America will
send forward three Of its best amateur fencers
- . : expected tlat tneg VIII oe caIled on 10
Hleet teams of amateur fencers from France Italy
ana Germany. Fencing for the championship in
ssl@eIo SABRE and slngiestiek- FIRST second and
t-lr1 men viii receive medals There viii be a
70 each member OF the winning team. also ban
Ter 10 winning college. An international team con
test Viii be held with foils gold medal will be
gwen 70 each member OF the winning team. The
follows: September s fos and duelling swords;
September g. junior class, swords: September IT,
each college The fencing committee is composed
q me following members: j. Scott OConnor.
hum
Americas claims 20 lawn tennis supremacy are
gone. and there are some who think it viii be long
before they return II IS true that the Dohertys
~1h probably not care 10 defend their champion
amp utles on the American tennis courts next year
pat the Davis Cup, once taken across the seas Is
Akeiy 20 remain there for some time to come The
-'0Aerty brothers have shown themselves well able
q take care Of any American players-save posi-
80 nsstner the best players from this country can
ie,ssal Ae 70 take the trip 10 England on chal-
e1-ts Team he victory most highly priced by
-. - E,nglsh team was that OF the American cham
Il singles. Il L poherIy has done what