The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-01-18
CURRENT SPORTING GOSSIP.
JIMESR. kEENE MAKES An OFFER
TOR JO(KEY NICOL.
Cannot secure the Contract Of Mickey
Crlmmlns III Corrigan Stili on Deck
Frisco Has 4 Chinese Pusilist
i;ar,AF,i'r ftDe Dollar Professional.

Through ar agent. James r. Koeno has
made an oner Tor second call on the services
ofJociioy David Nicol the sensational hight
weight who has been riding with marked
success at New Orleans this winter. Niool
r. under contract to W Phillips. trainer for
Fred Cook. the owner OF English Lad, and
ril como last. anyway. it IL said. IL was
generally believed last fall. that Dir. heene
would secure the contract OF Jockey Grim
Minis from Archie thinner. but tho negotia-
tons for Nicol would seem 70 Indicate that
thinner has decided 10 hold on to the boy
from tho Gas House district. 7. II. sullivan,
Dry Dollars brother has frst call on Grim
p,ins for this year, and IL .s said that the
how will also ride for another owner closely
identified with tho Sulliyans. If Nicol signs
With Mr. kecne. he will be kept busy. as tho
Vice-CharInan OF the Jockey club Will cam
palgn an unusually large stable this year
Niuoi was practically unheard OF before the
present meeting at the Crescent CITY began
but he has made rapid strides. and those
who have seen him in the saddle declare that
he IL another Hildebrand. Several days ago
emit Jim williams owner Of Rams Horn,
made an open abatement that ho believed
Nicol lad pulled a horse. Kings Trophy
at Now Orleans. but there was nothing TO
back up such an accusation, which was made
in the heat OF tho moment. stu Nlcoi has
been uouused by other persons OF showing
a fondness for cards and late hours. which.
il is said. will have 30 be cut out before the
boy can secure license In tho East
Edward Corrigan continues 10 provide
food for the Rossips In the Wost He has
arrived al New Orleans. after a conference
with several belligerent track owners at
Hot Springs, and has made the announcement
that Panama Park. in the Crescent City, which
WAS ignored as to dates by the Western Jockey
club. viii open for business in about two
weeks and viii continue 90 race indefinitely
Corrigan SCOTS at tho idea OF turf war
resulting from such a meeting. unless the
Western Jockey Club declares ons. He says
that, in his opinion, when tho Western Jockey
cub looks over its available forces IT VIII
conclude not to night. He also deolares that
the tracks which viii Join the Independent
movement will not discriminate against
horses that will race on tho Western Jockey
club tracks Corriean has declared all of
HE horses out OF their Memphis engagenonts
because OF a row with President Montgomery.
u steward OF the Western Jockey Club. over
starter william Murray. who incurred the dis
pleasure of the Master OF Hawthorne" last
year. Corrigan accused Murray Of dshon-
e-ty. but he was not sustained by the officials
OF the New Memphis Jockey Club.
II IL reported that there viii be very little
racing In Russia this year because OF the war.
According 20 recent adyices the Russian
Government has absorbed all the available
funds OF tho Jockey Club 90 help meet eI-
penses in the Far East. and that the organi-
cations viii be unable TO pay on lis stakes
and purses.
The featherweight Championship may soon
be definitely settled Tommy Murphy. the
clever Harlem pugllst. will meet Abe Attell
IN Philadelphia next week and the winner of
the bout should Il DO possible to select one.
viii probably be Matched 70 lght The winner
OF the Nei-H yland Il sht, which viii be decide
Oh tho Coast shortly These boys are con
ceded o Ue the best featherweights IN the coun-
Try, rs Young Corbctt. James Britt. Battling
Nelson and Terry NaGovern former" feathers
are now recognized lightweight stars. In
california they are skill insisting that Brit
Is the lightweight champion, although ~ Is
admitted that Guns. who has held thus title
for some time, defcated Britt on q technically.
II + conceded that Cans cannot make 1873
pounds rlng-ide and BE- strong IN sno s tn =,
heap But before Britt can rghtfully lay
claim 70 the title te Will have 20 bent Cans
81 fair. squire. stand-up fight. with Nelson
and (orbett to be disposed of III summary
manner also Both the featherweight and
lightweight chnmri9 nships should be settle q
without further delay II oil the aspEants
mean business,
out on the Coast there is ChinAmen
named Al Wing who + showing remarkable
proficiency with the gloves He has beaten
. number Of good men OF his weight already,
and wants TO elm b the ladder of fame Wing
piQtan lilo is not only clever boxer and
! heavy hitter. but lac Is also game. a quality
20 possess lie has taken several beatings
1 without finching and Is powerfully con-
! structed When not engaged IN the ring he
earns n livelihood as baggage smasher In u
I Sacramento hotel ~
sam shannon. an ex- prila1 2hter OF London.
I.D1uud who for wears WAS the 4puTrlii <
PARTNER Of Paddy Slavin, the Australian
heavyw eight, committed suicide The other
day at Winnipeg
Ban Johnson. president OF the American
League Is due In Washington to-day, when
he expects 20 transfer the stock OF the bali
club in that city 10 new company Of local
capitalists johnson has never !ost lailh IA
Nashin gton as a profitable ball town with a
winning team and for that reason he hus re-
fused several propositions this winter for
the exchange oi some Of the star players OF
the Senatorial team.
Catcher Jim Mcclure OF the New York
Americans wired Clark Griffith yesterday
that he lad accepted the clubs terms and
would play ball again this year Grliiith had
talk with Jack Doyle during the day. Doyle
said ia at he Intended 10 90 to Hot Springs
very soon ami tnHt ii nr could get mo con-
diiiou that was satisfactory to himself he would
npuiv to Griffith for chance to 20 behind
me bat Otherwise Doyle VIII go TO spokane
20 play first base and act As manager, Griffith
told DOYLE that he would willingly give him
chance with tho Americans
Garry Hermann has written to Ban john
am suggasting that the two big leagues
hold their schedule meetings In this city
MOI later than Feb IL, so that there VIII be
plenty of time 20 hN up the worlds series and
The minor league situation.
Much speculation has been aroused At
Harvard over tho ruling that II. NJ. Gilmore
IL eligible FOR the Crimson track and field
team Gilmore, who Is freshman and a
promising Splinter, acknowledges having
received prize OF 81 for winning a running
race when ne WAS - years old. ACCORDING
10 a strict Interpretation of the eligibility
rules Gilmore rs as much professional
a. II be had received q much larger amount
for winning an event at the age OF twenty.
N is considered thut r. twelve year-old boy
could hardly be guilty Of professionalism
under the circumstances. Harvard men,
however are anxious TO know how other
colleges TINT will meet the Crimson on track
and hcld will regard the matter. Rule ia
oil the intercollegiate Association states dis
tinotly that one who has competed for money
ia auv athletic exercise is prof essional
an this basis Therefore n IL coutended that
unless tho intercollegiate Association do
clare Gilmore eligible, there seems litilt
chance foi him to represent the Crimson IL
open or dual meets
What purports TO be the real reason why
Ralph Rose the giant weight thrOwer. wa
dropped by the University Of Michigan is II
circulation among college men II Is saic
that Rose had long been IN dtsiavor with Ill
fAoulty because OF deficiency in his studies
and that his competition in the Pastimc \ G
games without securing permit ssiOn from m
proper authorities WAS seized upon ny INT