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A HEVIEWOFSPOHTS.
The Meeting of the Players'
National league.
THE OLD MAGNATES' WOBK
Matterson and Kemp's Claim to Bow
for the Championship.
THE LAMBERT-JACKSON EPISODE
The old League magnates have had their
inning daring last week and the big people
of the Players' National League will have
theirs daring the week just commencing.
The latter hare much of importance to do
and how they will get through it remains to be
seen. However, there is one thing certain and
that is they cannot well do less than did the
old League magnates. But there is another
certainty, they will not hare such a difficult
problem to solve as the old League magnates
had. There is one suggestion that
might be made in good spirit
to those who will attend the Players'
League meeting. It might be well to have
tome limit made as to tbe number of public
letters Issued by officials of tbe orcanization.
History bas proven long ago tbat nine times
out of ten it is unwise for officials to rush into
public print. Without doubt tbe recent effu
sions issued in behalf of tbe Players' League
have done barm to that organization. It is not
(rood policy to court public controversy at
stages such as the present in baseball affairs.
But probably one of the most important ques
tions that will be discussed, if it is introduced,
will be that relating to the transfer of the
Buffalo team. We have often been told that
where there is smoke there is fire, and cer
tainly there bas been any amount of talk
about tbe Buffalo team going to be
transferred. That St. Louis is catering for the
team there is no doubt, but whether Buffalo
desires to remain in the new League is not so
well known. There I?, however, one thing
distinctly clear and that is if Buffalo desires to
retain its place in the Players' League circuit
it will bo one of the most unjust transactions
to force it out. I don't for a moment Imagine
that tbe new League leaders would think of
inaugurating their new venture by any such
unfair deal.
Those Law Cnsm.
Baseball enthusiasts who read the report of
the suit against Rallman yesterday in The
JJI6PATC1I cannot w ell fail to come to the con
clusion that there is indeed little consolation
in tbe courts for the National League mag
nates. So far the legal efforts have been signal
failures. But the magnates may have been
prompted by Tennyson's philosophy when he
says:
, "Tis better to have loved andlost
Than net er to have loved at all."
There is nothing like trying maybe a good
maxim at times, but a man would be a fool to
try and drive his head through a stone wall.
The courts are opposed to even the spirit of
the reserve rule, and ever have been. This
means th ;t the wiseacres of tbe baseball busi
ness should get to work at once and formulate
a form of contract in keeping with the law.
From the first I have assailed this legal mode of
warfare, and every case argued only proves
that the mode is a bad one. In all respects it
will do harm to the National League.
The Old Leasue Itleetlnc.
"Airs well that ends well" is a trite and
hapny saying and doubtless many of the ad
mirers of the National League will think that
it very appropriately applies to the meeting of
that organization which was held in Cleveland
during the week. If we are to judge from the
expressions of Messrs. Nnnick, Scandrett and
uthers the termination of the gathering was of
the most harmonious character. Tbe magnates
hadn't much to do, but they were a long time
in doing it and despite the assurances of har
mony I fear that the long time spent in doing
little means that the seeds of discord and dis
content were sown. The sum total of the work
done by the magnates seems to have been the
adoption of a schedule, but the stumbling
Mock to this was w ehther nr not the schedule
should be for ten clubs or for eight clubs.
This was what we may call the pons
assinorum of the entire business,
and ultimately it was crossed by the adoption
of a ten-club scheme, which means that we
will have ten clubs in the National League.
The general opinion seems to bo that the change
is noi a wjm one. ana x snare tne general
opinion In this instance. There is little en
thusiasm in the new make-up, even among
those who compose the League. This is really
one of the most significant features of the
entire affair. Mr. Nimick told me the other
day that "all the clubs' were in favor of an
eiEht-club League, and that "all were sorrj'
now that it was a ten-club League. Surely a
disappointment and a general regret of this
kind does not augur well for the success of the
new circuit. If regret in this instance means
anything it must mean that the elements of
success are not so certain in a ten-club arrange
ment as in a League of eight clubs. I fail
to come to any other conclusion than
this, and I will not lie surprised
If in a very short time we have
a great change in the National League and
probably another schedule. When the leaders
of an organization do not believe in the sound
ness of the policy they have adouted.it would
seem time to chance it at all hazards. There
cannot be that faith and enthusiasm reposed in
a policy full of donbt and misgivings as there
can be in a policy that i deemed absolutely
safe, and which has stood the test of years.
Onlr Themielves to Blnmr.
But whatever may be tbe consequence of tho
ten-club arrangement, the old magnates are
alone responsible for it. They went into the
matter in broad dajlignt and with their eyes
open. On this point President Brush, of In
dianapolis,speaking tbe other day, said that be
warned the magnates of the difficulties of ton
clubs when Cincinnati and Brooklyn were be
ing admitted. At the time of that meeting the
proceeding was assailed in the papers not
only because of the ten-club idea, but
chiefly because of tbe direct injury there was
being done to the American Association. There
is an old saying to the effect that we cannot do
evil and expect good to come out of it, and cer
tainly the Leacue macnates at the timA ir.
question knew that the encouraging Brooklyn
and Cincinnati from the Association was doinc
that organization an irreparable injury, and the
act was, therefore, of an evil kind. It is quite
apparent to me that the magnates at the time
thought Indinapolis and Washington could be
dispensed with later on without much trouble.
President Brush, however, had his mind made
up, 'and he was in the League to stay except he
was kicked out. Tbat ended all further diplo
macy, and the magnates very reluctantly swal
lowed the pill that was extremely distasteful to
them. But in coming to the conclusion of
having a ten-club League there is much tq be
admired in tbe National League. Had tbe
magnates been ungentlemanly enough.or I may
say depraved enough they could have, meta
phorically speaking, kicked both Indianapo
lis and Washington out of the room. Irrespec
tive of the demands of fairplay, the magnates
could have had an eight-club league; but it is
pleasing to know tbat a more manly spirit pre
vails .among these gentlemen. It is. indeed
flattering to tbe League maguates that they
stuck to their manhood and adopted a some
what shaky policy rather than act unmanly and
unfairly, and adopt a policy that all believed
would be absolutely successful. Whether this
spirit will be retainedxight along or not I don't
know.
bad only one visiting club auringthe four days.
This change of clubs may cause more or less at
traction to the old crounds. It may particular
ly be a source of attraction when the season,
gets well advanced. Butif there isfine weather
in the early part of the season I will be sur
prised if the new club does not do well, that is
providing the plavers keep in a harmonious
mood. Inmvwayof thinking the old League
has done well in not openingon the date chosen
by tho new League. Tho latter in many re
spects is a novelty, and richt or wrong features
have been attached to it tbat have (riven it a pop
ularityin certain classes that will make its
opening a great source of attraction. It would
be folly to expect to down these elements in a
day.
Dnnlnp'a Cn-.
It may be that the delegates to the Players'
League convention next week will discuss tbe
case of Fred Dunlap, and if they do, it will be
very interesting to know how they will dispose
of it. Dunlap is in a singular position, indeed
he is somewhat like "(Jinx's Baby," nobody
owns him. This is curious in the face of bis
plaing abilities; but it may be that his price is
too high. However, he is in a position at pres
ent tbat will enable him to turn to any side and
apparently be Is still not happy. Ho has him
self only to blame for any difficulty he may be
in and probably the stupidest step he has taken
in the whole affair was to come to Pittsburg
tbe other day to seek reparation. I have read
letters written by Lunlap to an official of the
new local club and also letters to the same of
floial from an official of tho Philadelphia
Players' club and these letters distinctly ask
f er tbe release of Dunlap. Moreover, in one of
tho letters is the plain statement that Mr. Dun
lap does not think Edward Hanlon a Stand
proper person to manage and captain a team
and, therefore, he. Dunlap, will not
play under said Hanlon. Welt now in
view of these very definite declarations what
was there for the Pittsburg Club to doT Why only
to gire air. uuniap nis release, no got it, ana
then, it appears, the Philadelphia Players'
Club, to quoto one of Al Carlisle's expressive
words, w eakened, and refused to pay the star
player the same amount of salary, Sa,C00 that he
had last year. Then Mr. Dunlap turned his
face toward the city where ho had made quite
a neat little fortune, but after he bad beeu re
leased another second baseman in Robinson
bad teen secured and there was no room for
Dunlap. But whv should he have come here at
all; lie demanded his release and vowed, in
strong language, too, that he would not play
under Hanlon. Dunlap, with Rowe and Wnite,
have not treated the old club fairly by any'
mear.s. All three have received money, and
much of it, that they never earned. The aim
of each seems to nave been to secure money
from the clun, no mattter how or when
it was collared. A spirit of this dis
played in one instance, indicates tbat we
may always look Tor it in others. We can de
pend on this truism. I don't think that any
club to-day will give to .Dunlap his $5,000 per
year. Ho particularly has killed the goose that
laid the golden eggs. He may have been prom
ised S5.0U0. his last rear's salary, bvthe Brother
hood, but he ousht not to put faith in the ex
traordinary promises of human beings, and
surely it was an extraordinary promise to as
sure Fred Dunlap of fo.000 for playine second
base in 1SD0. But Dunlan all last season was
talking about retiring from tbe business. He
repeatedly gave the public to understand this.
His very great anxiety to not leave the diamond
yet awhile would give us to understand tbat he
was fooling us last year, or that he thinks the
welfare of the game demands his presence in
the arena for this year at least. There is noth
ing meant unkindly to Dunlap in this. He is a
good player and a valuable man, but what I
claim is, be has only himself to blame for any
difficulties he may be in.
A YEKY FAMOUS TRIO.
Mike Kelly, Jake Schaefer and Pur
cell in Town.
THE OSLY TALKS A LITTLE.
Manager Hanlon Bajs a Few Words About
the Players' Meeting.
THE BASEBALL NEWS OP THE DAT.
The Lengue Schedule.
I haven't much time nor have I much space
to talk about the National League schedule.
It is before us all in all its strangeness,
for it will look strange to old League patrons.
I think many of us will be surprised
to find that tbe opening date is not
until April 25. It is understood that
the new League's opening day will be on April
53. and w e all, or almost all, expected that ioth
organizations would open their season on that
date. Tbe openinc date of the nlil Tai-.io
would seem to cive tho new Leajrue a great ad
vantage. Cleveland opens out the old League
season ind is followed by Chicago and Indian
apolis. Tbat is not a bad arrangement. Pitts
burg also bas a good time in store for July 4
tor Brooklyn is scheduled here that day, and
Pittsburg is assigned to Boston on Decoration
Day, so that on these two popular holidays tbe
local dab is well taken care of. But there is a
feature about the new schedule which may be
an advantageous one. Each visiting club on
its first two visits plays two games. The new
League clubs, according to proposed arrange
ments, will each play four carats. Well, if a
new League club and an old League club arrive
here on tbe same day the patrons of the old
League will have the pleasure of
seeing two visiting clubs play, while
the new League grounds will have
Aufttrnllan Audacity
Doubtless many of us were surprised and
amused on Fridav morning to learn that Neil
Matterson and Peter Kemp, tbe two Aus
tralian scullers, had decided to row for tbe
championship of tbe world. The declaration of
these two professional celebrities ought to
settle the lone controversy as to who is cham
pion sculler of the world. If a famous sculler
like Matterson, who not very lone ago defeated
such a rowing wonder as George Bubear, says
be bas a claim to the great title, why. he must
have it, of course. 'Neil Matterson, champion
sculler for the world," would look elegant, and
most certainly denote tbe tremendous strides
that have been made in tbe art of sculling dur
ing the last decade or two. Well, well: we
never know what is coming to startle us; but I
would, indeed. like somebody to show mellow
Matterson and Kemp have any claim what
ever to even assume that they can
dub the winner of a race between
themselves champion of the world. If
they have any more right in this respect than
Ten Eyck and George Hosmer have, I will, in
deed be verv happy to know it. Well, to be en
tirely fair, Kemp may have some pretensions to
the title, and I believe he would give the very
best an argument were be in good condition,
bnt somebody tell me about wherein Matter
son's championship form lies. If it is in the
fact of his defeating Bubear, then we need say
no more. Matterson may have improved, of
course, and so may have rowers like George
Lee and Fred Piaisted. But. doubtless, the
race in question has been arranged for business
purposes, to forestall tbe proposed contest be
tween Stansbury and O'Connor. If there was
the least honesty of purpose in the match be
tween Matterson and Kemp. I am puzzled to
know why neither of them found time or de
sire to accept the challenge of their own coun
tryman, Stansbury. He issued a challenge
before Searle's death to row him or anybody in
the world. That challence until this day has
gone unheeded, and despite this fact two wor
thies like Matterson and Kemp come to the
front and state that the title lies between them.
I don't anticipate that any aquatic authority
will treat their claim seriously. O'Connor has
arrived safely on Australian soil, and we may
at any time hear of a match being arranged be
tween him and Stansbury. That they w ill row
before the year is very far advanced seems cer
tain, but until they are matched it would be
useless to make any comparisons between
them. I may at present say that in my opinion
O'Connor will meet in Stansbury a foeman
worthy of his steel. If O'Connor's reasons for
his Thames defeat were sound. I would expect
to see him deieat Stansbury, but we must wait
a while and in time these reasons will be con
sidered. Jackson's Downfall.
We have heard considerable talk during the
last few days regarding the downfall of Peter
Jackson. Wo are to understand that this
downfall was caused by one Gus Lambert.
The latter essayed to stand before the big col
ored man four rounds and he succeeded, despite
the efforts of Jackson to knock him out. Some
reports of the contest go on to say thatLam-
ocn nau a trine tne oeuor oi jackson. At any
rate Lambert not only received the $100 but
was carried in triumph by bis friends out
of tho hall to where the wine could
go round. Now, whether Lambert did best
Jackson or not I don't know, but we have the
undisputed fact tbat Lambert was in front of
Jackson the entire four rounds and thereby
won the S10O. In dealing with contests of this
kind we should always be careful because it
does not follow that if a man cannot knock
another out in four rounds ho is not a good
pugilist: nor does It follow alwajs that he who
is not knocked out is anything like a good man.
I am not at all ready to believe that Lambert
is anywhere near tbe class of Jackson, no more
than I am ready to believe that Corbett is as
good a man as Kilrain. But the Jackson-Lambert
affair only strengthens me in an opinion
which I have once or twice expressed in these
columns, viz: that Jackson is much inferior to
Sullivan. With Sullivan in condition how
many three-minute rounds would Gus Lambert
stand in front of him? Sullivan's past record
in the knocking out business tells us that Lam
bert's appearance would be brief indeed. And
boxing three-miuute rounds is Jackson's forte;
that according to his own statement is his best
work. But he is not a strong enough hitter to
be in tbe same class of thrcc-minutc round con
testants as bulllvan. indeed, the latter in this
respect is a class by himself. Where a man like
Jackson would deliver blow after blow
which would probably at best wiud an op
ponent. Sullivan would knock that opponent
clean off his feet. I don't believe that in a
glovo contest Jackson could hurt Sulliyan. At
any rate the Lambert episode has given us to
understand that JacEson is not tbe tremendous
hitter that be was at first given out to be. This
will encourage the belief tbat Slavin is a
superior man to Jackson; a belief, by tbe way,
in which at present I am inclined to share.
An illustrious trio caused quite a sensa
tion iu local sporting circles by their sudden
appearance in the city. Their presence was
really as unexpected as it was sudden, and
many of "the boys" who met them will
hardly be recovered from the effects of the
meeting yet. The trinity was composed of
no less personages than Hike Kelly, that is
the "Only Kel," Jacob Schaefer, the
"Wizard" and modest and good looking
Billy Purcell, the prominent player of the
Philadelphia Athletics.
What broucht them here? was the question
that everybody asked who looked on the antics
of the '"only." The principal object of their
sudden descent on the city was to pay a brief
visit to George Meyers, agent of the Bruns
wick &Ball:e Billiard Company. When per
sonally asked, however, the cause of the unex
pected visit the "Only Kel" said:
THE ONLY EXPLAINS.
"I've come from Philadelphia to Pittsburg to
get a shave, and I haven't got one. Purcell
wanted a cup of Pittsburg coffee and he hasn't
the price, and Schaefer has come to tell George
Meyers tbat he's the best fellow in the world.
I'm manaeinc Schaefer, and we have some good
business on hand."
It was useless to talk seriously to Michael
Airy Kelly. To do so would be as foolish as
trying to catch a lightning's flash. An attempt
was made to talk to him on baseball matters,
but he preferred the billiard subject, and gave
his listeners to understand tbat there were
millions in it. The "Only" did find an odd
moment to say:
"Why we'll pulverize everybody who's against
us. I've no time for anybody who's not a Play
ers' League man."
"I'm for the old League," interrupted Schae
fer. "The American Association," said Purcell.
"Yes, the Association," added Schaefer, who
was reminded that he bad forgotten his line.
THE POOR OLD MAGNATES.
"Well," continued the "Only," 'I was going
to say tbat after this season is ended tbe old
magnates will be offering $18,000 for the old
players and still they will not get them. I tell
you the name of the National League is Dennis.
That's all I've got to say about base ball.
Purcell talked a little about the Association,
and said that the Athletics would have a strong
team.
Schaefer was not inclined to talk much about
billiard playing. When asked why he was de
feated by Slosson, be said:
"Why that is easy to explain; I couldn't play
good enough to win. Slosson can play a good
came now ana again, ana 1 sometimes piay a
bad one. I have no matches in view. Of course
I will take part in tho Chicago tournament,
and I have nothing to say at present regarding
tbat event except saving it will be a great one."
During the general conversation which, by
the way, wai at the Hotel Anderson bar, some
one remarked:
"Why, Schaefer told me that Kelly caused
Schaefer to lose his game with Slosson."
The famous billiard expert will remain in the
city a day or two on a visit to bis friend. George
Meyers. He will go to Chicago this week.
When last seen Kelly and Purcell were making
efforts to make a train for Philadelphia.
SOME GEEAT ENTKIES.
Excellent Prospect" for Some Exciting
Strncgles In the Bin Knee.
Arrangements for the big 112-hour go-as-you-please
contest which takes place in tbe Central
rink during the second week In April under tha
management of Harrv Davis are fast beinir
completed. The track will be one of 19 laps to-
tne mile and will be lam unaer nrst-ciass super
vision. The entries already are much superior to
thoso of any previous local contest and it seems
certain that many entries will have to Do re
fused because too many are coming in. Tho
following well-known pedestrians have already
entered: D. J. Herty, P. Hegelman, Georgo
Connors, George Cartwright, E. C. Moore,
Frank Hart. George Noremac, Tom Haworth,
P. Horan, Cowboy Smith. Burns, P. Golden.
Gus Gnerrero, Joe Davis, Norman Taylor, J.
Hughes, Tom Case. Fox, Chicago Unknown,
Nolan, Tracy.
PORIEA DESERTS,
Signs a Lenffuo Contract and Retnrm His
Brotherhood Advnnce Money.
tSPECIAI. TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH.
St. Louis, March 8. Jim Duryea went clean
back on bis Brotherhood contract to-night and
signed a Howo & Hummel contract to play
with tbe Cincinnati Club the coming season.
Tbe contract is for three years and is supposed
to call for 4.000 a year, the same as the Brother
hood contract.
"I know I'll be roasted and I deserve it," said
Duriea, "but I feel more at home in Cincinnati
than any other place. The Brotherhood men
kept all their promises with me, and I have no
complaints to make. I got (800 advanco money
from them, and I returned it to-night."
Duryea has a weak will and couldn't stand
President Stern's winning ways.
WARNING TEEM OFF.
The Old League Magnates Threaten
Their Rivals.
M'KEAN IN THE LEAGUE.
He Leaves for llot Springs In Company
With Manager Scbmolz.
rSrECTAT. TELEGRAM TO TUE DISPATCH..
CLEVELAND, March 8. -There is no longer
any doubt as to which club Shortstop McKean
will play with tbe coming season. He has been
claimed for the past few weeks by tbe Brother
hood. In themeantime the League officials have
strenuously maintained that when the proper
time came McKean would be found with the
old organization. To-night it is ascertained
that he left on an early morning train for
Hot Springs with Manager Gus Schmelz.
It seems tbat he camo to the
League people one day this week and
said that he would join the club on its crelim-
inary trip, as he did not want to get himself on
the League blacklist.
He said that if tbe League people knew all
the circumstances surrounding his case they
would not feel harshly toward him. He had
always been with the League, and was led to
say some things that he regretted. It was at
once arranged to have him leave in company
with the Cleveland manager. The remainder
of the club will follow Monday morning.
Giittrnberc Winners.
special telegram to the dispatch.!
Hudson County Driving Pake, Gut
beko, N. J., March 8. Although the pro
gramme was one of tho poorest of the meeting
there wa the regular attendance at the "Gut"
to-day. The track was very sloppy. Polly S
was made the favorite in the two-ear-old nice
and won in a canter As it was a selling race
her owner, John Campbell, had to p.iy 81,555 to
retain her, but thii he could well afford to do,
as he won over S10.000 on the race.
First race, seven furlonps Clatter first. 3 to 1
and even: Easterbock second, 20 to 1 and stol:
Top bawver third. 8 to 1 and 2 to 1. Time 1:33.
becond race, six farlonirs Festas first, 6 to 5
and 2 to 5: Manac second. 3 to 1 and even; Gray
Clond third. 7 to 2 and 3 to 5. 'lime, 1-20X.
Third race, half a mile, fortwo-year-olus l'olly
S first. 6 to 5 and 2 to 5; Josie W second, 8 to 5 and
1 to 2; Alderman Mac third, 3U to 1 and G to 1.
Time, :50H.
iourui race, six ana a nan innonKs oramorq
first. 1 to 6 and out; Lotion second. 4 to 1 and oat.
Tinie, 1SM.
Filth race, six furlonps Gendarme first, 6tol
and 2 to 1; Harry Faustus second, 6 to 5 and 1 to
3: Little Barefoot third. 4 to 1 and 6 to S.
Time, l:193f.
blxthracc, seven furlongs-Pericles first, 7 to 5;
Harwood secoud, 12 to 1; Vigilant third. 8 to 5.
Time, l:33;i.
Cllfton'a Card.
tEPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THEDIKPATClt.1
KaceTkack, Clifton, N. J., March 8. The
entries for Monday are as follows:
First race, mile and a quarter J.J. O'BllS, Lit
tle Jim, Harwood 112, Banbridge 103, Pomery Sec
ond. Ban Hope 104. Josh Billings. Albemarle 100,
Fllta-way 99, Darlington, Ban Adonla 95.
becond race, six furlongs and a half Manhattan
123, Lord iscaconstleld. Keynote, Locust 113. Sav
age. 1'at Moran 108. lirlar. Ariel, Uallus Dan 103,
bi. ilarv. Iceocrc 100, Ayala, Long Time, Lady
Archer. Wlldcnerry 93.
Third race, six lurlonps Moonson 113. Romance
109. bhotover. Little Jake, Dalesman, Can't Tell,
Mulligan 105, Frceitom 103.
Fourth race, seven and a half furlongs Young
Duke 119. Van Carnegie US. Qrimaldl IIS. Ulen
mound 114, bsarllns 104, Miss Cody 102, Fannie H
9a
Fifth race, five furlongs Gladstone 118, Nellie
Booker colt. Defendant, I'rince Howard 112,
Dover 110, Harrison Klpley 106. Faustina 103.
Jenevons, Lemuine H 102, May Queen, Llllle M
101. Unadnga93. Fiorlta 97.
Slxtn race, six furlongs Walter G, California,
King Arthur, Barnum, Crispin. Courtier. Kose
inary. Murray gelding. Jim Murphy. Alva, Hilda
Bloss, Landseer, Glory, Woodstock, Consignee
110.
THE NEW LEAGUE MEN LAUGH.
Pointers AboHt tbe Approaching Oxford and
Cambridge Jtace.
KESULTS OP THE WINTER TDEP ETENTS
. New Orlenns Rnces.
New Orleans, March 8. The winners here
to-day were:
First race Blackburn first, Karl second, Dudley
Oaks third.
Seccnd race, fire furlongs Itted first, Sheridan
second. Forever third. Time, 1:02M
Third race, one-half mile Mattie McHenry
first. Florlne second, Sam Lazareth third. Time,
.66!.
Fourth race, six furlongs Harvester first. Bon
Fourm second, Marchburn third. Time, 1:16K.
Fifth race, one-bair mile Joe Wynne first,
Symaphore second, Dyer third. Time, .43K-
BARN1B HBSTLIXG.
He Slakes a Speech to the Wilmington Base
ball nioEnls.
Wilmington, Del., March 8. Manager
William Barnie, of tho Baltimore club, has
been conferring with the stockholders of the
local club and taking a view of the city in a
baseball sense. A meeting of the Wilmington
clubs and others was addressed by Mr. Barnie.
He spoke of tbe permanent strength of the At
lantic Association and predicted that it would
eventually be in the front ranks. He denied
that the Atlantic had any intention of dropping
Wilmington.
He urged the stockholders to push the local
club and get tbe leading business men of the
city interested in it. Acting upon his sugges
tion, the directors decided to issue 100 additional
shares of stock at 25 per share and it is believed
that this will be taken quickly. Mr. Barnie
sajs that as Washington will stick to the Na
tional League the present eight-club circuit of
tbe Atlantic Association will not be broken.
GOING TO CLEVELAND.
Manager Hnnlon TnlUs Abont tbe New
Leneno's Bljr Mocling.
Manager Hanlon, Mayor McCallin and Hon.
M. B. Lemon will leave the city to-morrow
evening for Cleveland, to represent the new
local club at the general meeting of tbe
Players' National League. Manager Hanlon
speaking of tbe meeting last evening, said:
"I am certain that we'll have a good meeting.
I know that everybody connected with tho
new Leacue is full of confidence, and that alone
will make the meeting successful. We have
one or two Questions to ask, but they aro not of
much importance. Indeed, I do not think that
there will be any great difference of opinion
abont anything at tho meeting. Certainly the
meeting is an important one, bat it will be
harmonious."
CbiCRRo Doc Show.
Chicago, March 8. The dog show closed
last night. The fine collection of animals ex
hibited under the auspices of tbe Mascoutah
Kennel Club attracted nearly 40.000 visitors
during the four days, and established the suc
cess of tbe club and of dog shows In this city.
E. H. Moore, of Melrose, Mass., suffered the
loss yesterday of Lady Miles, tho Imported St.
Bernard, valued at $2,000, and a first prize win
ner. The dog caught cold while being shipped
here and succumbed to pneumonia.
Snlllvan and Slavin.
We have heard nothing definite from the Sul
livan party regarding the challenge issued in
behalf of Slavin by his Australian backers
The challenge undoubtedly was an honest one,
no doubt prompted by the honest belief that
Slavin is a superior pugilist to SnIIivan. As to
the comparative merits of tbe two men I have
nothing to say at present, because, I am free to
confess, I don't know sufficient about Slavin.
Were the pair to meet on a stage or platform,
with gloves and under Queeusberry
rules, most certainly I would plump for
Sullivan asa winner. But it is another
matter with Sullivan when he is In a prize
nnc. However, 1 don't think that Sullivan
will meet am body in a first-class battle for
a long time to come. He is not living the life
mat insures agoou puysicai conuuion by any
means. A friend of mine, who met him iu
New York a few dajs ago, tells me that be is
completely bloated 'and is drinking heavily
every day. He has been doing this for months.
This will tell its tale byandby. Of course Sul
livan is a remarkable man in physique, but
continued abuse will have its revenge some
day. And when it comes it may come very
suddenly and just at a time when it is wanted
least. Sullivan may not Qgbt this year.
Pmnole.
Will Have a Trnclt.
Tbe directors of tbe local National League
club have decided to lay a cinder path in Rec
reation Park for foot racing and bicycling pur
poses. This resolve has been hailed with de
light by tbe local sprinters, and doubtless the
track will be a success.- The track will be a
quarter of a mile in length, and will be laid in
first-class tyle.
BARXIE'S BLUFF.
He Sends Word to Ills Former PInyeri to
Report April 1.
Baltimore, March 8. Manager Barnie, of
the Baltimore Club, to-day telegraphed M.
Kilroy, Thos. Quran, W. Shmdle, M. J. Griffin
and E. Cunningham, as follows: "Your con
tract with the Baltimore Baseball Clnb, of
Baltimore. Md., which was signed and ap
proved by you for the season. 1S&9,
gives us under the national agreement which
is a part of said contract the right to your
services for tbe season 1890, which commences
April 1 next You are therefore requested to
report in Baltimore April 1."
Kilroy has gone to the Bostons, and Shindle,
Griffin and Cunningham to the Brotherhood of
Philadelphia.
Ensllah Itnclnc
London, March 8. At the Kempton March
meeting to-day the race for the champion
hurdle handicap of 1,000 sovereigns, by sub
scription of 5 sovereigns each, two miles, over
eight flights of hurdles; Si subscribers, 25 of
whom pay 5 sovereigns each, was won by Cap
tain L. H.Jones' 6-year-old bay colt Theodo
lite, Mr. F. V. Gooch's 4-year-old bay colt
Papyrus was second and Mr. C. Hibbert's 6-year-old
Castilian third.
Sporting Notes.
Nikirk and Siebert each put up their second
deposit of $20 last night.
TriE American Association Schedule Com
mitteo will meet at Syracuse on Wednesday.
President J. B. Day is certain tbat the
Board of Arbitration will award Le'iane to New
York. If it does, look out for trouble.
Header. We don't know definitely, but
should think that Gumbert is about 160; Clark
son the same or a little lighter, and Foreman
165 or 170.
President Brush and John Martin, of the
Indianapolis club, were in the city yesterdav.
President Brush says positively that the
Hoosier capital will remain in the League at
least another season. Cincinnati Mngineer.
J. J. Kelly. There are now various stand
ards, but the following is the general one:
Feather-weight, from 112 to 121; middleweight,
from 133 to 153, and heavy-weights are those
above the last named figure.
The famous Pittsburg Greys' Baseball Club
bas reorganized for tbe approacuintr season
with the following players: Kress, Johnson,
Jope, Paitonus, O'Brien, Itohe, Knlppe, Metz,
and the Ulam brothers, George and lid. They
will be open for all clubs. Address F. il
Colling, 161S Cary alley. City.
Nunc Wallace, tho cbamnlon feather
weight of England, will light George Dixon,
the colored feather-weight champion of
America, for 1.000 or 2,000, tbe -Police Gazette
belt and the chamnionship of tbe world, and
will allow Dixon 100 for expenses to come to
England. Fair play guaranteed by Pelican and
Ormonde clubs.
The League organ, the Sporting Times, this
week says: "There was abundant reason for
keeping secret, for a time at least, much of
what was done last week at Cleveland behind
closed doors. We can assure our readers, how
ever, tbat the result, as will in good time ap
pear plain, is the outcome of deliberate, judi
cious consideration among tho delegates, who
never ny on mo tangent, ine worK of the
Cleveland meeting in ovcry way was wise, and
the League is tho better for the result thereof.
Thu Brotherhood meanwhile may work their
usual bluff of criticism. But what they know
of the inside of that meeting is exactly what
the world at large knows everybody will be
informed fully in good time. Meanwhile tbe
Brotherhood's grave is being quietly dug. The
corpse will be ready In time for the funeral."
Work for Divorco Courts.
The diverce courts of tbe country are kept
busy, chiefly because women have too much
work to do and are often cross and irritable
as a result. Housewives who avoid the
worry and bother of baking and who keep
on hand a good supply ot Marvin's famous
Boyal loaf bread rarely know anything but
happiness and contentment in their home
lives. ttssu
Removal Prices on Muslin Underwear
For ladies and children. We can save you
50 per cent over prices elsewhere. Come and
see. Open till 9 P. M. Saturdays.
A. G. Campbell & Sons,
710 Pcnn ave., 27 Fifth ave. after Aprill.
Mohairs All the new and desirable
colorings in this now fashionable labric
from 75c to $1 25 a yd.
ttssu Hugus & Hacke.
TOO LATE TO CLA8SIF.
Jlnijlnnd Bench Show.
Baltimore, Md., March a The coming
bench show of the Maryland Kennel Club,
which becins on tbe night of March 17, prom
ises to be very successf uL The entries were to
close last Tuesday, but as the show at Chicago
was brought to a close Thursday night a large
number of entries were unavoidably delayed.
In all 400 of tho finest canines in the country
will be on exhibition.
Bnlrn Wenkrnrtl.
Mike Dugan sent a telegram to The Dis
patch from Youngstown last evening which
reads as follows: ''We met Bates and party to
night and they could not guarantee $200, We
wanted to fight for receipts or fun, and at any
weight but tbey declined. We now request
Bates and party to shut up."
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references exchanged. Address M., 'Dispatch
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minutes' walk from postofflce; house is Just new,
and will be occupied by a retired family of three
persons; possession given ApriUl, and this room
will be the only one in house for rent. For full
particulars address M.B., Dispatch offlce,
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New York, March 8. The first step in
the new series of lawsuits of the Metro
politan Exhibition Company against the
local Players' League Club was taken to
day, when Lawyer Duysters sent out notices
to President McAlpin, Vice President Tal
cott, Secretary Robinson, and other direct
ors of the New Yorks, Limited, warning
them to keep their hands off the old Giant
ball plavers or take the chances of a law
suit for damages. The notices which were sent
out read as follows:
"Sir It having come to tne knowledge of the
officers of the Metropolitan Exhibition Com
pany that you have engaged the services of
certain baseball players, to wit, William En ing,
G. T. Gore, Daniel Richardson, T. j. Keefe.
Roger Connor, Henry O'Day. Michael Siattery,
James O'Rourke and William Brown, or have
been Instrumental in engaging such services
lor the season of 1590. and have persuaded or
enticed, or about to persuade and entice, the
said plavers to violate their contracts with the
said company, or aid or abet them in so doing:
now, therefore, the said company hereby gives
you formal notice that tbe said play
ers, to wit, William Ewing, G. T. Gore.
Daniel Richardson. T. J. Keefe, Roger Con
nor. Henry O'Day. Michael Hlattery. James
O'Rourke and William Brown are under con
tract in writing with the said Metropolitan Ex
hibition Company to retain services as ball
players during said season of 1890, and said
company and such contracts are identical in
form and tenor to the agreement upon which
is based the action of said company against
John M. Ward, no pending in the Supreme
Court, cocnty of New York, and of record
therein."
This action on the part of the League club
hag been anticipated for several days, and is
not likely to create any serious emotion among
the players' backers. They will go right
ahead with the work of constructing their
grounds in preparation for tbe coming baseball
season.
Vice President Talcott smiled when his at
tention was called to the threatened suits, and
said he had not yet heard personally about
them. He did not fear them in the least.
KEW ADVIUTISE3IENTS.
OXFORD AA'l) CAMBRIDGE.
Tho Two 'Varsity Crews Beeln Prnctlee
fur Tbelr Biz Event.
f BT CABLE TO THE DISPATCH.
London, March 8. The Cambridge crew has
begun practice at Putney, while Oxford is still
doing work at Cookham. Cambridge is strong
but rough, and its advent on the course has so
far affected its position in the botting quota
tions tbat the crews are now abont equal.
Cambridge covered the whole course to-dav in
something like 20 minutes 6 seconds. Next
week, when both crews are seen practicing on
tbe same water on somewhat similar conditions
a fair estimate will be possible for their respec
tive chances.
Lord Dunraven authorizes me to say, with
recard to the challenge reported to have been
sent bim by American yachtmen, that he will
not go to America for anything but America's
cup. His challenge of last year he believes
still holds good.
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Jenkins to Miller.
David Jenkins, of tbe Southside, issues the
following challenge: "I will run Fred Miller, of
the Southside, a race of 100 yards for $50 or $100
a side. I will meet Miller at The Dispatch
office on next Saturday evening at 8 o'clock to
make a match."
Blssell Want a Fishr.
William Bissell, having failed to meet Gillen,
of Mansfield, as desired,, in a challenge says: "I
will ficlit Gillen to a finish, Queensberry rules,
for not less than f200 a side. An answer through
The Dispatch will receive attention."
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