Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-27
By n. c. BYRD.

Several big fencing Journeys are sched-
ued to be held in this city during the
next few months, and some of the best
fencers in the world will take part. An
exceptionally fine trophy has been donat-
ed by NJ Jusserand. the French ambas-
sador, and it will become the property
of the best fencer In the United States
after series Of elimination contests to
be held here.
The trophy was given to the Washing
ton Fencers' Club but it in turn has de-
livered it over to the American Fencers'
League and the series Of contests to de-
termine the championship Of the country
will be held under the auspices Of that
organization The prize will become the
to be the most expert handler Of the
foils, and he in turn will have to defend
it against any who might desire to wrest
the honor from him.
The trophy was presented by the French
ambassador to the Washington Fencers'
Club, through the influence Of M. OAR
rieulat. maitre d armes. 1t is a beauti-
full bronze statue of q man leaning on
a heavy sword, and stands probably four
feet high.
All the contests for the trophy will be
held in this city. AS matters now stand
1t is intended to hold the first series of
bouts some time in March between Balti-
more. Philadelphia. New York and Wash
ington clubs.
To be able to hold the Journeys that are
planned it is necessary for the local fenc-
ers to form new chapter OF tho Ameri-
can Fencers League. and that has been
done The new organization has already
obtained the required number of charter
members, and will be known as the Dis
trct Of Columbia division Of the Ameri-
can Fencers' League.
The charter members OF the body are
as follows: d. c. Diversin, A. F. L. A.
A. c. Cunningham. c. E.. U. 8. N; Capt.
Daniel d. Pullen, u. s. A.; Lieut. o. N.
Sohlberg, U. s. A.; Lieut.. F. s. Strong,
u. S. A.; Mr.. Tod Ford jr.; Mr.. MacNeli.
Mr.. Victor Mindeleff: Capt: 8: D: Rocken-
bach. U. s. A.; Maj. J. D. Leitch, U. s
A.: Lieut.. G. s. Patten, jr.. U. 8. A.; DR..
Scott D. Breckinrtdge
The one big game which Georgetown is
really going after in foot ball next fall is
with Brown, the contest to be played in
Providence. Every effort is being made
to arrange date with that eleven for
the early part Of October.
The Maryland Aggies will be repre-
scented by larger number of entries in
the Georgetown meet than has ever worn
the Orange and Black in any set of
games: Besides having two relay teams
in nearly all the open events.
Campazzi, the Georgetown runner of
whom much was expected at the begin
anything like the form Of which he is
capable. according to those who are
familiar with his work in tine past. 1t Is
said that the former Fordham Prep
developing into one of the best quarter
milers In the colleges, but that this sea-
son he has been in such poor condition
that he has failed to perform even up to
his standard In the prep school.
half full Of shoes down at the Richmond
meet. and the authorities tried to prove
that he wore the one pair which had
spikes in them. Well. it's a wise crowd
up in that Gotham town.
The foot ball disagreement between
Johns Hopkins and the University OF
Virginia has been smoothed over and
| there will be a game between the two
be arranged. The trouble which arises
now is the fact that the only date that
Virginia has on which to play Hopkins
is not open on the Baltimore schools
schedule. An attempt was made to effect
arrangements with the Maryland Aggies
and Western Maryland. both of which ap.
Ipear on the Hopkins list, but 1t was found
to be impossible.
Jack Hegarty. Georgetown's foot bal
captain for next year, in talking over the
outlook for next fall made the statement
| that he had not yet given up hope of get
| ting Coach Nielsen back, and that he
would make every effort to do so. He
said that as far as he was concerned
There was not q coach for next years
| team, other than Nielsen. to be consid'
cred.
Out at Catholic University they are not
ut all pleased over the cancellation Of The
basket ball game which was scheduled