The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-12-30
Notes of the Sporting World

son made for the galleries that they
have commissioned the firm to pre-
pare models of the schooner Lavinia,
which was the American cup challen-
ger in 1871.
The motor boat race from Miami
to Nassau, N. B., will take place on
February next. Sir William Gray
Wilson, governor of the Bahamas, is
taking a great interest in the race.
The course is 160 statute miles. The
navy department has provided suit
able escort for the tiny fleet
Boxing.
Young Corbett and Tommy Murphy
have signed articles for a six round
contest at the National A. C. Club,
Philadelphia, on January 3. They are
to divide 20 per cent of the gate re-
ceipts. Both are in excellent condi-
ton and the contest should be good
one.
Battling Nelson is going to Europe
where he will join his trainer, Billy
Nolan. He will be accompanied by
his father, whom he intends to start
in business in Copohagan, his native
place. 1t is not improbable that Mel
son will do some exhibition work in
the big English cities.
Another fighter has been ''bust" Joe
Grim who told magistrate in Pitts
burg the other day that he was scoop
ed of $3.50 in poker game and was
clean broke.
A testimonial will be given to
Terry McGovern, who has gone in
sane, in Madison Square Garden. New
York, January %. All the leading
boxers will appear at me benefit in
addition to many actors and profes.
siOnal entertainers.
Managers of prize fighters are max
ing it their business to be very care
full in, their selection of referees. Il
, is not bad idea. The men most in
demand are Jim Jeffries, Geo. Siler,
Eddie Graney and Jack McGuigan.
Sporting men who make 1t their
business to keep in close touch with
the boxing game cannot see what
chance Herman has in his bout with
Joe Cans on New Years day. Her
man can we'll afford to look cheap as
$4,000 is the loosers prize.
Asked if Jefferies really intended to
go into the ring again Billy Delaney
said, 81 don't know about that. If he
is he better get a move on mighty
| quick. A fighter can't stay away
from the game as long as Jeff and ex-
pect to be as good as ever. If he
doesn't hurry UP and make up his
mind there Is little use of his try.
] ing.
! Miscellaneous.
John DAILY, the distance champion
of Ireland, who is now a resident in
New York City, has gone into the sa.
loon business.
Archibald II. Douglas, the star
half back of the navy team has been
elected captain for the season 1907
He is an all round athlete, being a
crack baseball pitcher and possessing
great physical strength He is also
president of the class which graduates
next season.
Harry Vardon, the champion COL
player, is planning a world tour. He
will visit South Africa, Australia
Tasmania, New Zealand, India. Eng
land, Canada and back to the United
! States
VIM. J. Shettlesline has been re
elected president Of the Phlladelphi;
baseball club. Catcher Doblin ha!
signed for 1907 and Jacklitech ha!
signed to help out Doblin back of tn,
bat. John Nauer, a pitcher who dit
excellent work amongst the I'D stat,
clubs last year has also signed.
4 To put Columbia's crews on tn,
river last year cost sS,S04 To NEE
this the receipts totaled $3.50.
George Bothner and Denis Gallahe
viii meet in $500 wrestling bou
In New York on January IL.
The Texas baseball league has plac
| ed the salary limit at $500.