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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1908
Page
7
Justice Versen of Kensico threatens to halt the Briarcliff event unless drivers curb speeding before 7 AM. Tom Moore rebukes violators as mail routes and dogs suffer from reckless driving while Briarcliff police seek outside help. race position draw set for 4:50 PM.
Dan Murphy, third driver to crash in the Briarcliff race, rolled his Maja car near Hawthorne bridge as dusk fell. He escaped serious injury, though he sprained a leg and his car suffered heavy damage. Mechanician shaken but unhurt. repairs planned, Murphy out a week.
The Hol-Tan stock car from Boston arrived Sunday and was driven to the Briar Cliff course for its first trial. The design is by Quincy A. Shaw and features a 40 horsepower four cylinder layout with paired cams and a 5.5 stroke. The car shows a "racy" appearance and is expected to perform strongly in the race.
The American Power Boat Association met at the Waldorf Astoria to approve amendments on classification and technical matters. The auto mobile racing boat rating changes set constants 2 for four cycle, 1.65 for two cycle with six inch stroke or more, 1 for four cycle and .85 for two cycle under six inches stroke. A revised plan for classifying hunting cabin launches was adopted.
In the sixteenth round Marshall defeated Suechting and Johner beat Swiderski as Schlechter remained the overall leader in the international masters tournament held in Vienna.
F Poggenburg defeated Ed McLoughlin at Riverside Academy Harlem last night in a billiards match with a score of 200 to 0. Poggenburg proved a decisive opponent, leveraging control of the table to secure the win.
A three-cushion billiard tournament opened at John T. Doyle's Academy. J Bush and H Goldman beat Ted Sloan and H Dankelman by 20 to 18 in twenty eight innings.
Wrestlers in the AAU national championships faced tough finals with many falls. In the 125-pound final J Gunderson of the Davre Sporting Club beat G Gundert of the German-American A C after a three period bout. Dole of Yale A A defeated Gus Bauers in the same class earlier.
More than fifty members of the IF. A. M. 1908 Meet Club met at the Grand Union Hotel to outline plans for the National meet to be held in New York during the first week in July. Delegates approved a road race a hill climbing contest and a championship track meet along with heavy entertainment for participants. The club formed an executive committee and announced new officers and committee chairs, with H J Wenman resigning as secretary and F W Fierenburer replacing him.
The Mount Vernon High School girls basket team defeated the New York Normal College Varsity 26 to 6 to take the championship. The squad has played 14 straight games without defeat. Players include Grace Cothard and Fanny Von Arsdale. The team will challenge the next state champions.
A meeting between Sam Fitzpatrick for the Negro and Billy Neill for Burns agreed to sign articles today. The purse tops 35000 with Burns receiving 20000 regardless of outcome. The bout will be forty five rounds or finish, Burns to stake 2500 on a knockout within twenty rounds. Ring size set at sixteen feet. Bids to remain open about three months.
A crowd packed the Grand Athletic Union clubhouse watched Leach Cross win a decision against Bert Keyes after six rapid rounds. Earlier, Willie Green outpointed Tim Kearns in four rounds, Jeff Gaffney and Henry Neff fought to a four-round draw, and Barney Wilson stopped Sam Beaumont in five rounds.
The New Athletic Club on 125th Street and Lenox Avenue opened with a six bout card. Willie Mangold faced Tommy Lowe in the main event with Lowe winning in six rounds. Eddie McMahon defeated Larry Milton. Charley McConnell outpointed Willie Farner. Eddie White and Tommy White boxed to a draw.
A small crowd watched the Dry Deck Athletic Club show on Tenth Street and Avenue D last night. Sam my Smith was to meet Johnny Co han in six rounds but Smith pleaded lineas and Paddy Nee took his place. The six round bout ended in a draw.
The Giants defeated Jersey City 5 to 1 at the Polo Grounds in their final exhibition game. Beecher debuted for New York with solid control despite occasional trouble, while Wiltse finished after Foxen started for Jersey City. Doyle Bridwell and Shannon led the Giants with timely hits and scoring, Needham added a fifth run, and the crowd saw regulars phased out for recruits late.
American League opens with Philadelphia at New York and Washington at Boston as 154 games begin. National League features New York at Philadelphia and Chicago at Cincinnati with Giants and Yankees fielding familiar stars. Opening ceremonies include President Johnson, bands, and parades as McGraw Mack and Knowles depart for Philadelphia.
President Pulliam approved contracts for Giants players and released other players to minor leagues. Captain Mike Donlin’s contract was approved subject to reinstatement by the National Commission. Donlin had played for an outlaw Chicago team earlier and may face a maximum fine of $100 if penalized.
Secretary Fred Knowles announced last night that Catcher James was released to Columbus's American Association club and First Baseman Paul to Baltimore to join Ned Hanlon's Orioles in the Eastern League. The Giants plan further player releases for unneeded positions.
In Newark New Jersey on April 13 the Eastern Leaguers beat Wilmington Tri-State so decisively the game was halted in the eighth inning. Newark led by a long margin as batteries Clunn Jackson Milmen faced Wilmington pitchers Stoup Muller Stanage and Krichell.
Holy Cross defeated Georgetown in a late finish today as three singles off Cantwell produced the winning run. Georgetown turned four double plays, while Holy Cross combined for six runs on ten hits. Battery list notes Dowd Sweeney Cantwell Duffy.
Baseball today at 3 30 P M as the Americans meet the Athletics in a championship season opener at American League Park Broadway and 16th Street New York Music by Old Guard Band Advi 59% eAdv
The Russian wrestler Hackenschmidt arrives in London and tells admirers in Plymouth he lost to Gotch in America. He blames lack of training and claims Gotch used oil and long nails to gain a grip, noting refereeing bias and regret over a Chicago referee. He anticipates a rematch to regain his reputation.
Restigouche trained by James R. Keene tops the Carter Handicap trials at Sheepshead Bay going seven furlongs in 1 29 1 5. Glorifier and Jack Atkin pace as top weights. Dr Gardner likely out with a possible breakdown. Other contenders include Chapultepec Angelus Welbourne Kaby Wolf and Brookdale Nymph.
Miss Anita Peabody and C Frederick Watson Jr won their mixed doubles semifinal at St Nicholas Rink, edging Edith Deacon and Edgar Ledyard 6-4 6-0. Minott and De Rham defeated Howland and Prentice 1 2 9 5 in a lengthy women’s doubles semi while planning a first round.
A. E. Hendrickson captain of Crescent Athletic Club Moonlight Squad won the Bergen Hetch Gun Club weekly shoot despite a fifty mile gale that scattered targets. Large turnout of shooters plus no sunken scores. Today contests at Yaree include three gala medals and a sweepstake shoot at fifty birds per man.
Hugh Duffy was elected Secretary-Treasurer and Manager of the Providence Club of the Eastern League at the annual meeting. Timothy J. Crowley was named President, and Crowley, Wairy Crowley, and Charles J. Lavis selected as directors. The prior dispute with Alfred G. Doe was settled with formal releases of all claims.
John Kelley aged 48 died at his home 202 Mill Street Paterson after a lingering illness. A former prominent professional baseball catcher, he played for Olympus in Paterson and later the Baltimore Nationals before stints in Cleveland and the California State League in San Francisco. He later ran a local saloon. his family is politically prominent.
Hartford April 13 The early closing entries for Charter Oak Park Grand Circuit races in September list fifty five horses for the Charter Oak stake of 10000 dollars for the 2 09 trot three races determine the winner of 1500 dollars to first 500 to second 300 to third and 200 to fourth plus 2500 dollars for the horse winning the most races and named the Charter Oak winner.
Philadelphia catcher McDonough will join the Denver Western League club tonight after jesting with the Philadelphia Americans. The move places him with the Denver team as part of ongoing league activities.
Readable results list college or club match scores with city pairings and teams such as Williamsport Pennsylvania versus Binghamton New York and Lancaster Pennsylvania versus Toronto. Other lines show Knoxville Tennessee vs Michigan and Raleigh North Carolina vs Davidson with Virginia and Dartmouth scores.
The Motorboat Club of America plans a six or more member syndicate to build a high powered speed boat to defend the Harmsworth International Challenge Cup won last year by Edward Schroeder and his Dixie. A special meeting at the Waldorf Astoria discusses assembling a boat from City Island harborster and other entrants. Schroeder may enter a twelve meter boat aimed at beating Dixie, with other contenders including Chip II and Wheeler's Shameters, while the Wolseley-Siddeley foreign challenger is secured for Huntington Harbor race week.
The retailer promotes a broad selection of Spring suits from 18 to 25 dollars and hats including Knapp Felt De Luxe at 6 dollars, Knapp Felt Derbies at 4 dollars, and Crofut & Knapp at 3 dollars, emphasizing value and luxury choices. Rocks, Peer & Company operates three Broadway stores.
The report notes a spring fishing stretch from April 14 to 18 with strong activity at Gravesend, Rockaway Point, Broad Channel and City Island. Notable catches include a 12 ounce to one pound flounder haul by Jack Harris of the Stonehedge Club, Leach and Flood of the Eureka Fishing Club, and diverse catches by locals around Jamaica Bay and Coney Island as the Delmores announce their first voyage.
The Maxwell and Reo cars completed a 44 hour Pittsburg to Philadelphia round trip with two drivers and an observer. The Maxwell won by a clear margin finishing at 9 40 this morning after crossing the Allegheny Mountains twice. C W Wesley drove the winning Maxwell amid rough mountainous roads with no rests or stops.
Dan Luby of the University of Pennsylvania accidentally struck Latty Renwick one of the field attendants with a hammer during practice at Franklin Field. The injury proved fatal and shocked the campus on April 12.
In the afternoon game Weston beat Fey 125 to 50 in the Chicago pot tournament. Fox suffered his fourth straight defeat and is eliminated from the competition.
Partial OCR reads a local business line referencing phone numbers and street addresses with company names and contact details, indicating a small advert or directory entry. The readable fragment mentions Colo. and Bway with telephone 8450 and a Houpt Co designation.
Grateful advertisers of lost property communicate satisfaction with immediate results from The New York Times. Lost articles recovered in a few hours. Telephone 1000 Bryant. Adv.
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