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Newspaper

New York Tribune

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1908

Page

10

Six Day Bicycle Race at Garden Ends in Close Call and Feats

Hours before finish the six day race at Madison Square Garden saw riders fight for laps and prizes. Vanoni of the Danish Italian team fell after wheel trouble on the Nth street side. several riders were knocked down, but he returned to the track. Leaders Palmer, Drobach and Miller-Waller pressed the pace as the field chased a record set in 1839, with many crashes and tire bursts shaping the dramatic evening.

Paison Square Garden Vanoni Madison Avenue Galvin Demarasi Root Vaes Miller Walyr Dar Palmer Drobach Miller g@ Waller Breahers Moon McFarland Ethel Anen

Columbia Triumphs In Open Intercollegiate Game

Columbia defeated Hartford in a hard fought opening night intercollegiate clash in the gym. The Lions built a steady lead with strong guard defense and fast ball handling, while Trinity struggled with press and foul trouble as the final margin grew. Attendance was 700 as both teams battled through a rough but clean contest.

Columbia New York Hartford Bell Trinity Abbey Capen Ryan Spencer Mahon Cerussi Genson Meucelsohny Gilcersieeve Gj Kiendl Ma . Ryan Manis Gilderet F. J. Quigg

Big Entry for Seventh's Games at Armory Tonight

A large crowd of military athletes gathers for the forty fourth seventh regiment athletic association events at the armory on Park avenue street tonight. More than two hundred entries promise a lively program with coaches Pilgrim Storms Blackledge Bughes Andrews Scudder Heyward Myrick Terry and Wernekens guiding competitors. The program features two roller races a mile for novices and a mile and a half handicap plus military events including nail scaling Cotter rescue race 1056 yard military ey race novice Halsted trophy 52 yard run handicap heavy marching order and Ment raising contest.

7Th Regiment Athletic Association Armory Th Street Fark Avenue Ay Pilgrim Storms Blackledge Bughes Andrews Scudder Heyward Myrick Terry Wernekens Melight

Clark Griffith Named Cincinnati Reds Manager for Next Season

Former New York Americans manager Clark Griffith was signed by President Garry Herrmann to lead the Cincinnati Reds for two years at 8500 dollars annually. The veteran, nicknamed the Old Fox, had a long pitching career and earlier managed the Yankees, nearly clinching a pennant in 194. He will replace John Ganzer, who left Cincinnati in fifth place after a strong start.

Clark Griffith New York Americans Garry Herrmann Cincinnati Reds Griffith Fox Yankees New York Norman Elberfeld John Ganzer Cincinnati Reds

Bribery charge shocks National League meeting

Umpires Klein and Johnstone testified they were offered a bribe regarding the October 8 Polo Grounds game between the Giants and Cubs, 4 to 2 in favor of Chicago. A league committee was named to investigate, with disclosure of names withheld to protect truth while maintaining integrity of baseball.

National League New York Giants Chicago Cubs Polo Grounds Chicago Klein Johnstone Harry C. Pulliam John T. Brush New York National League Baseball Club Ebbets Brooklyn Garry Herrmann Cincinnati Pulliam League Jerome Brush Messrs. Klein New York Messrs Kiem

Mardi Gras Auto Carnival Set For New Orleans Fair Grounds

The New Orleans Automobile Club announces a three day Mardi Gras racing carnival at the Fair Grounds on February 20 to 22 with a twenty four hour endurance race on day two and several shorter contests. Entry fees total five dollars for most races, twenty five for the endurance race, with prize cups and medals to winners. Louis Wagner will receive a gold cup valued at five thousand dollars from the Automobile Club of America. A Savannah mayor and delegation will attend a dinner in their honor. Also noted is the Stearns 1909 model arriving on Automobile Row and the Packard Motor Car Company building plans in Long Island City for an eastern trade automobile plant.

New Orleans Automobile Club Fair Grounds New Orleans Automobile Club of America Louis Wagner Fiat Savannah Wagner E. H. Gary George W. Tiedeman Martin's Stearns Wyckoff, Church & Partridge Guy Vaughan Albert B. Ashforth Thomson Land Company Thomson Avenue van Dorn and Hill Streets Long Island City Packard Motor Car Company New York

New York A C Beats Columbia in Practice Hockey

New York Athletic Club defeated Columbia University 7 to 2 in a St Nicholas Rink practice game. Sheriff starred for Mercury Foot club in his first appearance, scoring twice in a strong first half as New York outskated and outplayed the collegians in the goaling department. Beardsall and Schaffer stood out for Columbia. Jackson, Kennishaw, and Brophy scored for NY A C with a varied line-up and 15 minute halves.

New York Athletic Club Columbia University St. Nicholas Collegians Sheriff Beardsall New York A.C Columbia Mit Oeene Murphy Brophy White Beardsall Bradfoot Mason Peabody Jackson Bradfoot Kennishaw Brophy Beardsall, Schaffer Umpire—Leliog Gus Hornfeck

Montclair Edges New York Athletic Club In Extra Frame

Amateur Bowling League action ended in a tie in the last game and an extra frame decided it. Montclair beat New York A C 81 to 75 in the extra frame as New York totaled 95 in game two, their best this year. Standings show Montclair among top clubs with records, while St George’s A C plans a December meet featuring Olympic and American champions at the 69th Regiment Armory with sprints relays and a three mile scratch race.

Montclair New York Athletic Club Mercury New York Five Jersey New York NEW York A. C. Montclair Club Thomson Sherwood Smith Adams Brown Arnold Shotwell Cone Veliaces Lewis Columbia Elizabeth Ee Bay Roseville Parsaic North End Jersey City ST. George’s A. C St. George's Athletic Club 69Th Regiment

Pratt Beats Princeton In Fast Rough Basketball Tilt

Pratt Institute defeated Princeton 39 to 9 on Pratt's court. Place starred with ten floor goals and seven from the foul line for 27 points as Veeder and Meese led Princeton efforts. Umpire referees were Wendelton. halves lasted twenty minutes.

Princeton Pratt Institute Place Pratt Veeder Meese Tigers Horton Johnson Oseeeee Carter Keyes Tuttle Fiero Stingle Tuttle Hughes Keyes Wendelton

Fast Time in N Y U Run Wins Cross Country Title

Howard Smith of NYU won the first annual cross country run in 25 minutes 45 seconds over about four miles. S. Smith and MacAdam followed. Fifty two started. three fourths finished. five of the top nine underclassmen were freshmen. Varsity basketball opens with St John’s College in Brooklyn. captains Bowe and Dale will lead forwards, Hesse and Ridansky guard, center not yet chosen.

Howard Smith New York University S. Smith MacAdam H. Smith Smith Rosell Murphy van Cleef Makay Galloway O’shaugnessy Brennan Daniels Hammett St. John’s College Brooklyn T. Bowe J. Dale Hesse Ridansky

Philadelphia Club Receives West Indies Cricket Invitation

The Associated Cricket Clubs of Philadelphia got an invitation to send a cricket team to the West Indies early next year. Several prominent players have been invited and most replies are favorable, indicating the invitation will likely be accepted. The team is expected to sail around February 4.

Philadelphia Associated Cricket Clubs West Indies

Intercollegiate Basketball Tonight

Yale meets Fordham at the YMHA on 92a Street and Lexington Avenue while Princeton faces the College of the City of New York, the squad that beat Yale decisively on Yale’s court last Saturday.

Yale Fordham Young Men's Hebrew Association 92A Street Lexington Avenue Princeton City of New York

Fultz to Return as Naval Academy Baseball Coach

Annapolis reports Dave Fultz has accepted terms to coach the Naval Academy baseball team again. Swarthmore and other colleges sought his services, while Harvard will not use academy grounds for spring practice though a game with the Midshipmen is anticipated.

Annapolis Dave Fultz Naval Academy Swarthmore Harvard Academy Midshipmen

Cricket Smoker Tonight At Assembly Brooklyn

The Metropolitan District Cricket League hosts its annual smoker at the Assembly in Brooklyn this evening to distribute club trophies and individual prizes. Prizes for fielding are provided by President Alfred Tyrrill and Vice-President Dr E V Brendon, with cups and pennants supplied by the league.

Metropolitan District Cricket League Brooklyn League Alfred Tyrrill E. V. Brendon

Battle overOlympic control stirs amid union clash

Paris dispatch reports French, British, and European figures protest a U S plan to form an international committee to regulate the Olympic games. Baron de Coubertin and the international committee defend their authority while American leaders push for broader influence and possible reorganization. Sullivan Weeks and Kirby defend their position as London disputes linger and a Berlin meeting is eyed for 1912.

Paris Baron Pierre de Coubertin American Amateur Athletic Union United States W. M. Sloane Allison Armour Berlin London International Committee British Council The Hague Prince Consort Binnenhof Holland Prague Europe Great Britain England America Amateur Athletic Union of International Olympic Committee Kron Prinz James E. Sullivan Barton S. Weeks Joseph B. Macabe Everett C. Brown Gustavus T. Kirby Amateur Athletic Union Baron de Coubertin Sloane Sullivan Americas British Committee and Theodore A. Cook Cornell

Defends Vivisection in Public Health Debate

Dr William H Guilfoy register of records in the Department of Health challenged anti vivisectionists claims that animals sacrificed to science brought no benefits. He cited antitoxin's role in diphtheria treatment, noting dramatic declines in death rates after its use and urging serum therapy as the future of medical knowledge.

William H. Guilfoy Department of Health Guilfoy Manhattan Brooklyn Bronx Gullfoy

Streets Cleanliness Fund Sought To Save City Health

Dr. Darlington secured 60000 for the Street Cleaning department under the 1893 law after warning that without immediate funds Manhattan streets would suffer December cleanup and ash removal. Mayor McClellan criticized Commissioner Crowell for missing the Estimate and Apportionment meeting while urging the urgent appropriation.

Department of Darlington Board of Estimate Crowell McClellan Manhattan Board of Health

Big Fur Haul By Thieves At East 2d Street Factory

Furs valued at about 40000 dollars were stolen from Ackerman and Gordon Company at No 28 East 2d street. Thieves bored through a wall from the hallway into the loft on Thursday night. A Broadway firm burlap sack and a woman's handkerchief found at the scene suggest a female participant. Cheaper furs were left scattered while the valuable items were removed, with police believing a wagon was used to move the loot.

Ackerman & Gordon Company East 2d Street

Arrest Likely Robbery at Nellie Bly Home in New York

George Jones a negro living at Park Row lodging house was arrested yesterday in the home of Mrs Elizabeth Seaman Nellie Bly widow of Robert Seaman ironclad warship maker at No 15 West 37th street after a desperate fight Patrolman Edward Drum placed Jones in custody He faces $60 bail in Jefferson Market court for unlawful entry Mrs Seaman says her home has been robbed multiple times in the past year with last Friday s thieves taking over 100000 worth of silverware jewelry and valuables with no captures Mrs Howard Gould loses appeal Appellate Division denies Katherine Goulds appeal against Howard Gould from Justice Dowlings June order denying a jury trial

George Jones Park Row Elizabeth Seaman Nellie Bly Robert Seaman West 37Th Street Edward Drum Jones Jefferson Market Court Seaman

ARMY AND NAVY NOTES MARINE CORPS IN SUSPENSE

A session of the House Naval Committee heard the commandant and Marine Corps officers as it nears the naval appropriations end. Debate centers on transferring marines to the army, with General Wood asked to draft a scheme while Senator Hale resists. Oil fuel for destroyers is questioned after Britain shifts away from oil, citing cost and supply risks.

Marine Corps House Naval Committee Secretary of the Navy General Elliott Elliott Butler Naval Committee Heam Corps Army Leonard Wood War Department Hale Senate Naval Committee Corp Wood Congress Admiralty Mediterranean Monterey Naval Stationg Cavite Navy Yard Mare Island Concord Guam Puget Sound General Overeauling Iris Manila Pacific Coast Tor Pacific Rainbow Asiatic Station Relief Cavité Olongape

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