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New York Times

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1908

Page

7

Hunters and clubs map future of amateur racing

A meeting at The Jockey Club rooms gathered 31 hunt clubs and amateur racing bodies from Five states to discuss expanding amateur racing. August Belmont chaired the steeplechase stewards meeting preceding it, with leaders from Watchung Hunt Grafton Hounds and many others in attendance.

National Steeplechase and Hunt Association Jockey Club Windsor Arcade Fifth Avenue Forty-sixth Street National Steeplechase and Hunt Association Hunt Hunt Clubs August Belmont Joseph E. Widener Harry J. Morris J. H. Alexandre Samuel S. Howland Steeplechase and Hunt Association, August Belmont, J. H. Alexandre S. Howland Charles Hayden H. J. Morris H. S J. . Widener Watchung Hunt Plainfield L. E. Waring Grafton C. Moore Loudoun Hunt Club Leesburg J. W. Davis Radnor Hunt Bryn Mawr Penn A. J. A. Dev Westbury L. L Westchester N. Y Ase Fletcher Harper Piedmont Heat Upperville R. Neville Belmont Howland

Affordable luxury and durable coats and footwear

The advertisement markets a range of coats from $18 to $70, highlighting Mon tagnacs at the top and friezes offering value. It asserts $18 coats outperform pricier options in service, plus a line of Ramie underwear and waterproof "Double" shoes at $5.50, emphasizing quality fabrics and waterproof construction.

Christmas Gift List Items Featured in Catalog

A read of a holiday catalog shows items including knitted vests, umbrellas, suitcases, goggles, auto trunks, neckwear, steamer rugs, razore-Gillette Auto Straps, bath robes and dressing gowns advertised for shoppers.

Local meeting defers action to boost amateur racing

The gathering postponed adopting a plan and named a committee to confer with the National Steeplechase and Hunt Association stewards. Representatives from hunting clubs across five states were listed, including Pfizer of New Jersey and Stewart of Maryland along with Devereux of Pennsylvania and Davis of Virginia.

National Hunt Association Cnaries Pfizer New Jersey Redmond Stewart Maryland A. J. A. Devereux Pennsylvania Westmoreland Davis Vrenie Fletcher Harper New Or

Mexico Plans Permanent Turf System Under Government Patronage

Senior Alberto Terasas of Mexico outlined government backed plans to establish racing nationwide with a 6500 member jockey club and a central track in Mexico City. The Government will curb bookmakers, allow pari mutuel pools, fund breeding through stallion purchases, and attract American turfmen to race in Mexico.

Alberto Terasas Mexico Waldorf New York Sefior Terasas Europe William Kraft New Yorker Kraft J. G. Follansbee M. J. Winn Empire City Jockey Club France Terasas Germany

St Pauls Hockey Team Defeats Opponent on the Ice

St Pauls hockey team defeated their opponent on the ice after a hard fought game, showing resilience and strong effort against the odds.

Bookmakers Defy Locke Law At New Orleans Race Meet

Special to The New York Times reports two men Placido Frigerio and R M Sheffield posed as bookmakers at City Park race course to test the Locke anti betting law. They posted odds took bets and were arrested along with track manager W W Lyle for violating the anti betting statute.

New York Times New Orleans City Park Louisiana Placido Frigerio R. M. Sheffield Frigerio Sheffield W. W. Lyle C. Heaslip City Park Track Association Ed Corrigan

Cor rigan Denies Involvement in Louisiana Racing Law Test

Ed Corrigan, a long time figure in Western and New Orleans racing, arrived in Louisville and said he knew nothing of the plan to test Louisiana racing law. He repudiated responsibility for any alleged violation and claimed no knowledge of the track managers' intentions despite being a member of the controlling association.

New York Times Louisville Ed Corrigan New Orleans

Indoor football at Durland's Weekly Ride

Indoor football opened at Durland's Weekly Ride with Argyles of Homecrest facing Cortelyous of Tiatbush. The match lacked space but featured sharp passing and a modern playing style. The show also included a music ride led by Mrs John Gerken with Peter Pan, steeplechase entrants J Shine F Matz and W Miller Jr, and a final egg and spoon race.

Durland Argyles Homecrest Cortelyous Tiatbush John Gerken

Freshmen win interclass cane spree at Columbia University

Freshmen defeated upperclassmen 4 to 3 in the annual cane spree at Columbia University yesterday. Sinclair starred with two heavyweight wins securing the victory and freshmen will be allowed to smoke pipes after February 1.

Columbia University Sinclair Calahan Briggs Lacy Zuckerman Peters Lassman Superkrop Voelker Stuart Babcock Strassburger

Carlisle Indian School Captain Declared Ineligible

Carlisle Penn Dec 16 Littleboy elected Captain of the Carlisle Indian School football team for next year is ruled ineligible. An election will be held after holidays. The athletic committee found he played in minor games in 1905 and has been a regular since, totaling four years of play under the four year rule. Hendricks also loses eligibility for next year, with many players affected as their enrollment ends this year.

New York Times Carlisle Penn Littleboy The Hendricks

Kelly Granted Unconditional Release by Boston Club

Joseph Kelly of Baltimore former Boston National League manager was released by President Dovey. He sought a new manager post elsewhere after being deposed and Bowerman appointed. It is believed he will join the Toronto club in the Eastern line he previously led to a championship win.

Kelly Boston New York Times Joseph Kelly Baltimore Dovey

Yale Adds Fordham and Amherst Games to Next Season Schedule

Yale football manager White arranged two new opponents for next season Fordham College and Amherst College replacing Amherst Agricultural College due to weakness Yale Field will host both games while Carlisle Indians invitation is declined the schedule likely to include one more game than last year

New York Times New Haven Conn Yale White Fordham Amherst Ambherst Agricultural College Carlisle Indians Ambherst

Bresnahan Confers with Robison on Cardinals Plans

In Cleveland on December 16 Roger Bresnahan the new St. Louis NL manager met with President Robison to discuss reconstruction ideas for the 1910 season. No concrete plans were announced but Bresnahan suggested trades and purchases Robison will try to finalize.

Cleveland Roger Bresnahan St. Louis National League Baseball Club Robison Cardinals Bresnahan

Madden and Glover to headline National Club boxing cards

Frankie Madden and Mike Glover will entertain National Athletic Club members tomorrow night after final training today. Glover is reported in splendid condition for a ten round bout, Madden in good shape with a Prospect Park run. Billy Herrman faces Charley Lawrence in a six round bout.

Frankie Madden Mike’’ Glover National Athletic Club Harry Tuthill National Club Little Glover Prospect Park Brooklyn Billy’’ Herrman Charley’ Lawrence

Special 600 yard and related races at CCNY games

Melvin Sheppard Harry Hillman and Charley Bacon headline a special scratch 600 yard event at CCNY games in the Twenty second Regiment Armory Saturday evening. Also entered are J McEntee Harry Sedley Harry Gissing and Roy Dorland. The four mile scratch will bring top distance men from the metropolitan district with other special races including a one mile relay and events for high and preparatory schools.

Melvin Sheppard Harry Hillman Charley Bacon the College of the City of New York Twenty-second Regiment Armory J. McEntee Harry Sedley Harry Gissing Roy Dorland

Papke Draws With Hugo Kelly in 25 Rounds Bout

Hugo Kelly of Chicago and Billy Papke former middleweight champion fought twenty five fast rounds at the Jeffreys Vernon arena. Referee James J. Jeffries ruled a draw as Kelly left unmarked while Papke bore multiple facial injuries. About 4,500 spectators voiced strong dissent at the result.

Papke Hugo Kelly Los Angeles Cal Chicago Billy Papke Jeffreys Vernon Arena James J. Jeffries Kelly

Larchmont Y C Meets at Delmonico's Elects Commodore Again

Commodore Wilson Marshall presided at the Larchmont Yacht Club annual meeting at Delmonico's. The regular ticket was elected unanimously with Marshall as Commodore for another season and a financial reform plan discussed to address a rising deficit and a debt near 23000. The meeting elected officers, a new house committee, and a nominating committee including William Knabe and Henry E. Smith.

Wilson Marshall Larchmont Yacht Club Delmonico’s Marshall Commodore House Committee Larchmont Atlantic Joseph E. Fletcher R. E. Robinson F. L. Anthony A. G. Hamilton E. S. Hatch R. C. Seymour Frank Hardy

Marathon Races Planned at Madison Square Garden

Two more Marathon events are set at Madison Square Garden for January with Tom Longboat, Alfred Shrubb, Johnny Hayes, and Dorando Pietri as contenders. Dorando faces a possible Buffalo race next, while Longboat recaps the previous clash and refutes foul-play theories about Dorando’s collapse.

Madison Square Garden Tom Longboat Dorando Pietri Alfred Shrubb Johnny Hayes A. Shrubb Longboat Shrubb Garden Hayes Dorando Powers Pollock Buffalo Micago St. Louis San Francisco

Marathon Challenge Backed By Houseman In Open Race

Lou M. Houseman and R. H. Southgate Jr. posted 5000 dollars for a world open marathon at the Coliseum on January 8. The wager backs Albert L. Corey’s Middle West title claim and targets Dorando Hayes and Longboat. Charles Harvey in New York wired another 5000 dollars as further good faith.

New York Times Chicago Lou M. Houseman R. H. Southgate, Jr Albert L. Corey Middle West Coliseum Dorando Hayes Charles Harvey New York City Houseman

Will Hoppe Issues World Wide Billiards Open Challenge

Willie Hoppe celebrates his twenty first birthday and declares independence from any billiard concern. He offers a world title match with 500 points per night over three to six nights, in either balk line style, for sums from 1000 to 10000 dollars, to be staged in any agreed city.

Willie Hoppe Hoppe

Parham Surpasses Run High In Three-Cushion Tourney

Four games were played at Daly's billiard rooms. Parham defeated Gilbert 30 to 20 but lost to Thompson 30 to int. Parham posted a tournament high run of 7 in the loss to Thompson. Other results show Diaz beating Thompson 30 to 23 and Diaz defeating Gilbert 30 to 18.

Daly’s Broadway Thirty-first Street Parham Gilbert Thompson Diaz

Wingel Wins Close Amateur Pool Bout at Doyle's Billiard Rooms

Max Wingel defeated H. Dankelman 75 to 73 in a tight amateur pool match at Doyle's Billiard Rooms on Broadway and Forty-second Street. Wingel's high run reached 18, Dankelman's best 14, with lead changes throughout. Tonight's match features J. Monohan versus F. Mansfield.

Max Wingel Doyle’s Billiard Rooms Broadway Forty-second Street H. Dankelman Winchel Dankelman J. Monohan F. Mansfield

Burns Johnson Fight Protested Across Seas

The Anglican Synod of Sydney protested to the Australian Premier against permitting the Burns Johnson fight to be held in Sydney on December. The discord reflects tensions over public boxing events and religious groups voicing objections ahead of the scheduled bout.

Victoria B. C Anglican Synod of Sydney Australia

Briarcliff Race Sets 5.25 Bore Limit and May Date

The Briarcliff Automobile Race committee fixed a 5.25 inch bore limit for four cylinder cars, excluding several models. The May race will be at least 350 miles, international in scope, with entries and fees set before February 1. Final course choice hinges on road quality and inducements.

Fost Briarcliff Briarcliff Committee Automobile Club of America Thomas Savannah Lozier Stearns C. A. Emise Lozier C. F. Wyckoff Clair Hamilton Isotta Owen Chalmers-Detroit E. R. Hollander Filth Sidney Bowman Apperson Paul Lacroix Renault

Palm Beach Motorboating Regatta Dates and Classes

The Palm Beach motorboat regatta announced by Theodore D. Wells runs March 9 to 12 in seven classes A B C BC D E and DE with prizes. Special races for slower boats are planned and the Palm Beach Cup goes to the fastest mile speed average.

Palm Beach Fla Theodore D. Wells American Power Boat Association

St Lawrence tops Manhattan in rough 27–24 college bout

In a brutal De La Salle game St Lawrence University beat Manhattan College 27 to 24. The first half stayed tied, a fifth clash saw Logan of St Lawrence and O Halloran of Manhattan. Calder of St Lawrence was knocked out by a head blow.

de la Salle St. Lawrence University Manhattan College Logan St. Lawrence O’halloran Manhattan A. Calder Billings Murray A. Calden O’ Halloran Lafferty Cece Nugent R. Calden Conway Logan Donohue Goats A. Calden Lafferty Murray

East Side Y M C A Wins Two Close Basketball Games

The East Side YMCA defeated Brooklyn Central YMCA in two close matches at the East Side gym on East Eighty-sixth Street. In the 125-pound class East Side won 36 to 16 with 15 field goals and 6 foul goals, and in the 155-pound class East Side won 17 to 14 with 8 field goals and 1 foul goal. Referee Mr. Hendrian and umpire Mr. Edwards officiated.

East Side Brooklyn Central East Eighty-sixth Street Brooklyn C. C B. Tres' Ramirez Choman Carroll Crafts Brook HS Central Brooklyn C. B. Steblitz H. Ackerson FE Jung, Ginter H. Triess Conis L. Eichbaum M. Fisher Mr. Hendrian Mr. Edwards

NYU Defeats Princeton In 46 To 22 Basketball Game

New York University beat Princeton 46 to 22 in a rough contest in Princeton New Jersey. The NYU lineup included Meese Carter Shimer Keyes Warner Giran ski Mershon with Dale Wachenfeld Broadhead Bowe and Carter scoring multiple field goals and fouls. Referee was Mr Carney of Trenton and halves lasted twenty minutes.

New York Times Princeton N. J New York University N. Y. VU Meese Veeeee Surbrug Mershon Dale Wachenfeld Broadhead Bowe Carter Shimer Keyes Meese Mr. Carney Trenton

Stuyvesant Beats Cathedral Colleen 44 to 8 in Narrow Bout

Stuyvesant High School routed Cathedral Colleen 44 to 8 in a one sided afternoon contest. Key scorers included Cavallero November Long Dowling Hoops Ryan O Reilly Garwood with a 15 and 20 minute halves officiated by Johnson Stevens Hamill.

Stuyvesant High School Cathedral Colleen Die Schorales Cathedral S Cavallero Eco-E Ryan Kenney Garwood Long Seccesceses O’ Reilly Dowling Conroy Hoops McQuillen Cavallero Long Dowling Hoops Ryan O'Reilly Garwood Johnson Stevens Hamill

Hackley School Edges Berkeley for Close Victory

Hackley School defeated Berkeley School 11 to 8 in a fast, closely contested basketball game in Tarrytown. Key scorers included Brace Emes Shutter MacCorkle Rothstein Lamson Huested and Rothstein with goals from plays and fouls. Referee was Mr. Coster.

Hackley School New York Times Tarrytown N. Y Berkeley Hackley MacCorkle Huested Mes O’kelly Brace Emes Shutter Rothstein Lamson Mr. Coster

St George Midgets Triumph Over Comrade Club 14 to 8

The St George Athletic Club Midgets defeated the Comrade Athletic Club 14 to 8 last night. St George built a strong lead early as the heavier team struggled to catch up, with Oakes Horn Wagner Meyer and Kelly on the winning lineup.

St. George Athletic Club Comrade Athletic Club St. George Oakes Horn Wagner Meyer Kelly

Suits Described As Wool Velours and Dark Worsteds

The description lists suits as wool velours cassimeres cheviots and black bibets with neat dark worsteds, outlining fabric types and tones for the ensemble.

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