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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1908
Page
10
The Altoona trotting meeting reports a tense second session of the National Trotting Association review board. Officials discuss suspensions and protests involving horses including Roanie Bowers and Charmwood, with Merrill and Vipond among key figures.
The new AAA board in New York abolished the Metropolitan Racing Board headed by Jefferson Dermont Thompson and created a Contest Board to take over its duties. President Hotchkiss was re elected but hinted at relief from the post. F B Hower was named to run the Touring Board as the association shifts away from direct racing control amid funding questions and renegotiated national affairs with the American Automobile Club.
Special to The New York Times Albany December 2. The Albany Automobile Club at its meeting last night appointed a committee to reduce reckless driving and speed traps in the area and to petition Gov. Hughes to push the Good Roads Commission to represent motorists. The club with about 450 automobile owners re elected M. L. er as president.
In Berlin on December 2, American Frank J. Marshall defeated Jacques Mieses of Germany in a ten game match. After four games Marshall leads four to none with six remaining as the opening results show.
A clothing advertisement touts Wise Ones as well informed about winter wear. It highlights a broad selection of fabrics from conservative to fancy, including lined garments with stylish plaid backs and shoulder detailing.
The latest E. W. collar, labeled Mendota, appears very small and paned. The note suggests this new and good item is aligning with contemporary fashion trends and piques interest in its reception.
Robert Lee Morrell chairs Coe the Automobile as prizes totaling $4 000 in gold go to Wagner winner and others at Savannah event. Nazarro Hanriot Hautgast collect $250 each while remaining drivers await speeches and medals for finishing or still running cars. France trip departures include Lemon Fournier and Rigal. De Palma and Mulford to receive later awards.
Philadelphia dec 2 Dr John B Taylor once the nations leading quarter mile and 400 meter runner has died of pneumonia at his home He was an intercollegiate champion and AAU title holder who claimed Olympic team selection in 1908 and helped put Brown Prep School on the track map.
President Frank Farrell of the Greater New York Club rejects reports he seeks Hal Chase’s return to the Yankees in 1908. He railes against alleged negotiations and asserts Chase’s conduct, including desertion and contract jumping, bars him from organized baseball and leaves the National Commission to decide any action.
Albert J. Miller of Williamsport Pa substitute quarterback was unanimously chosen captain of the University of Pennsylvania football team for 1909. Miller played a sensational game at quarterback against Cornell on Thanksgiving Day.
Wesleyan College in Middletown announces Arthur Moore of Columbus Indiana as captain elect for the 1926 football season. Moore 20, 6 feet 2 inches tall, played on this year’s squad and belongs to Delta Kappa Epsilon.
Belvidere Brooke of New York City, aged 10, was unanimously elected captain of the Williams College football team for 1900. He has played left tackle on the varsity eleven for the past two seasons in Williams Town, Massachusetts.
Carlisle Indians outclassed Nebraska State University 57 to 6 in Lincoln at Antelope Park. The visitors showcased strong line play and benefited from Walleer’s kicking as the game swung decisively in favor of Carlisle.
The item lists basketball activities in New York with mentions of University ties and last year’s squad, naming players like Huser and Bowe. It references upcoming practice schedules and games against St. John’s, Georgetown, and other colleges in New York area.
With judge approval, the Roys Motor Car Company transfers its plant and business to the Royal Tourist Car Company. The move shifts manufacturing and operations to the buyer as sanctioned by Judge Taylor of the U.S. District Court.
Commodore William C Towen has been re nominated for Commodore of the Brooklyn Yacht Club. The annual meeting will be held on Dec 8 at the Marlborough Hotel. The old club buildings have been abandoned and the club will move to a new home purchased a few months ago and undergoing alterations.
Special to The New York Times outlines Yale University's 1927 swimming agenda. Captain RichEE leads squad with meets at Pro College in New York and the national championship in March.
An amateur mile roller skating event drew twenty-two entries at Broad Street Rink. The race features novices and is part of the Wake Mak Akie Luan Roller meet at Fifty-second Street.
Inter city race at Celtic Park features eight high school teams with coaches Clinton C Edson and R E era leading the effort. Several standout runners including Rooney Tanner Boyan Van Riper Stribel Den Deutsch Lakoff and others are listed among participants as the event proceeds.
At Montclair Galt Club a lively golf clash featured Travers using a driving mashie to defeat three opponents. Travers shot 77 to win by two or three holes, drawing a large gallery and prompting a $200 side bet over the best ball format.
James Crowley the Yonkers Marathon winner last Thursday issues a challenge to America's best amateur distance runners. The Amateur Athletic Union sanctions a marathon on New Year's Day at Empire City Track Yonkers amid entries from Mellor Fowler Hatch and Corey. Crowley says the record for twenty six and one quarter miles can be broken and will serve as its own referee and checkers to ensure fairness.
Cuba stages a brief experiment in horse racing at Almendares Park run by the Cuban Racing Association. Americans attracted to the meeting, but purses are small and patronage so far fails to justify relief, casting doubt on the sport’s long term viability as a paying venture.
Frankie Madden and Harry Ferns are ready for a ten round contest at the National Athletic Club tomorrow night with six exhibitions planned. Club members split on which fighter holds the edge, though Madden’s recent wins and form place him among the East’s best lightweights.
Two YMCA basketball games were played at East Side YMCA on East Eighty sixth Street near Lexington Avenue. The home team defeated Greenpoint YMCA 32 to 6 in the first game. The second game, restricted to players under 155 pounds, saw Greenpoint YMCA win 21 to 17.
John B. Madden shipped twenty five of the choicest brood mares at his Hamburg place to New York. From New York they will go to France where Madden will establish a breeding plant.
The Atlantic Coast Conference of yacht owners approved changes to load water line rules and measurement classes. Resolution supports multi-year validity to build confidence, with Clinton H. Crane and M. Clark New York Yacht Club named to define changes and schooner yawl terms.
Chicago officials report President Johnson of the American League says ticket prices for next season's series games will be cut in two. The National Commission agreed that it is unfair to fans who already paid to see clubs compete in the regular campaign and face high prices for the season’s end series.
Yale University basketball squad begins practice ahead of the season opening game against Yale on Saturday night. The team returns many players from last year with Capts Streusgnd and Barbanell at forward, Spivak Brand as a substitute, guards Glenn and Hes, and Brill at center. Kaplan, a former University Settlement player, is testing at forward while also serving as a top substitute.
Ernest Siegfried, billed as Germany’s champion, arrives December 22 to challenge Frank Gotch for the world championship. Siegfried competes under Ernest Roeber’s management, with details of recent earnings and training noted in the report.
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