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Newspaper

New York Tribune

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1908

Page

2

Cloughen Equaled Indoor 60-Yard Dash Mark at CCNY Meet

Robert Cloughen of the Irish American Athletic Club equalled the indoor record with 7 1 5 seconds in the 70 yard dash handicap and final heat at the CCNY Athletic Association meet in the 2d Regiment Armory. The event also featured a fast six hundred yard run won by Sheppard of the Irish American club in 1 14 3 5, just shy of the record, with Gissing second and Haywood third. The meet included long-distance races, relay events, and a large crowd, with James E. Sullivan officiating and dancing afterward.

College of the City of New York Athletic Association 2D Regiment Armory Robert Cloughen Sheppard Mark Gissing Heywood Merry L Hillman New York Athletic Club F. G. Bellars New York A. C William Bailey M. P. Driscoll Mercury A. C Charles Muller James J. Lee Boston Driscoll Lee James Clarke Xavier A. A Bellars Muller Bailey Hegilears Clark James E. Sullivan Amateur Athletic Union John J. McHugh F. J. Risk Herlen C. Pion Baird Barrett Harlem Roch J. McEntee M. W. Shep Englewood High School W. Caswell W. Acgess Reeve Newark High School F. Seicher Warner T. Clark Seton Hall School John J. Eller R. T. Edwards R P. Edwards H.ceelie N. Y. A. C. Colas J. Paul Ree UN Attach Scond Tim Eliit Pastimards F. J B. Dorlené Xavier A. W. G. Nichols H. Herland Bia Panne Cc. Swezey B. Sanders Anc Ekowman A. Hoffmann M. Cc. A Hley Pater H. J. Edwards J. B. McDowell I. E. W. Hills Drew E. Coyle Secc Kelly Manual Whitney Erasmus Hall Law Manual Training School W. Crawford Finken R. Dickie 2D Divion J. H. Thompson J. Blackford W. J. Callanan J. A. Williamson L V. Downs W. S. Finken J. Armstrong J. Hall R. E. Holley J. Silkworth C. Poucher C. N. Derr R. J. Poh B. Griffiths, Jr W. J. Callat Nan B Callanan, Jr Erasmus Hall High School Diverton Lowe de Grouch Manual Training High School Finnegan Stewart Commercial High School Ziegler Schumm Friedlander Terry H. B. Rafferty A. Sandall C. P. Forsberg E Callanan M. Derr C. MacCallan J. Halil R. H. Shaw von J. Davoren W. G. Schulz C T. Forsberg

Plans for the Yankees Southern training trip

The New York Yankees announce a Southern training camp in Macon, Georgia, with two practice squads and a schedule of exhibition games starting April 6. The team will report around March 1 and play practice games in Athens, Atlanta, and other Southern cities before the official exhibitions begin.

Macon Yankees New York Haddock Athens Atlanta

City Athletic Club Promises Ambitious Plans and Growth

The City Athletic Club, a new amateur sports organization, opens its year with $150600 in funds and aims for national influence in amateur billiards and bowling. Its nine story fireproof clubhouse at West 50th Street is being remodeled by Herts Tallant and A S Gottlieb. Officers include President Frederick Lewisohn and a roster featuring Ralph Wolf Edwin Vogel Sidney Sternbach and other notable figures.

The City Athletic Club Frederick Lewisohn New York Athletic Club Irish-American Athletic Club Board of Governors Nous West Sith Street Herts & Tallant A. S. Gottieb Ralph Wolf Stanley M. Isaacs Alfred Nathan Jesse J. Strauss Frederic Lewisohn Sidney M. Sternbach Ralph Wolk

Skaters Sweep at St Nicholas Rink Races

A good crowd watched three events at St Nicholas Rink 66th Street and Columbus Avenue. C Granger won the half mile from scratch, J Kearney crashed but finished third, Nugent won the novice one mile, and W M Taylor led the two mile handicap with Schulties close behind.

St. Nicholas Rink 66Th Street Columbus Avenue C. Granger Wanderers” Hockey Club J. Kearney William P. Stell Lotus Club Thomas A. Nugent Wanderers Steil Nugent Kearney Granger J. Miller New York Athletic Club W. Sutphen Saratoga Skating Club W. M. Taylor E. Schulties St. Nicholas Little Katherine Post

Vox Populi sets new one mile and a furlong mark at Santa Anita

Vox Populi carried 110 pounds to victory in the Golden State Handicap at Santa Anita Park, clocking 1:50 for one mile and a furlong, a new American record on a circular track. Green Seal led early, with Stanley Fay and Vox Populi close behind. Powers surged Vox Populi to the front, and he won by a short head over Stanley Fay as Shilling’s favorite faded. Colloquy tied the American record for five and a half furlongs on a circular track in the Quick Step Stakes, while Howard was fined for a riding infraction in the earlier race.

Los Angeles Santa Anita Park Vox Populi Charlies Edward Brighton Beach New York Green Seal Stanley Fay Powers Shilling Fern L Seattle Howard Waterbury Gemmell

Cornell Beats C. C. N. in Fast Ithaca College Hoop Bout

Cornell edged the College of the City of New York 25 to 23 in a brisk game played in Ithaca. Kaplan led CCNY with sharp shooting, while Blumenauer and Crosby supported Cornell’s lead as the large crowd watched a 20 minute half. Referees were Gilbert and Gemson, with timekeepers Halliday and Kleinbaum.

Tribune Ithaca N. Y Cornell College of the City of New York Big Red Kaplan Blumenauer Crosby Twaddell Streussand Heath Goldman Perlman Burd Strand

Sir Martin Sails to England for Derby Hope

Sir Martin the champion two year old bred by John E. Madden has been shipped to England aboard the Minnehaha to compete in the English Derby. The colt and his stablemate Edward are reportedly sold to Louis Winans of Brighton at private terms with a rumored price around 40000 to 35000 dollars. Madden praises Sir Martin for speed and stamina and will follow his Derby campaign after a holiday trip to France.

Sir Martin England Ogden Lady Sterling John E. Madden Louis Winans Brighton Madden Edward Belmont Park James R. Keene Maskette Saratoga Flatbush Ard Dan O'Neil Mr. Madden France

World balkline championship and Yale Princeton football notes

The revival billiard world balkline tournament is set for March 22 at Madison Square Garden with six entrants and a $3000 prize pool. George Sutton challenges George Slosson for the world title at 18.1 balkline in January at the same venue. Willie Hoppe posts a $1000 side bet with George Sutton for matches of 1500 points 18 inch balkline or 3000 points 18 inch ballline. A three cushion carroms four handed event starts next week at Maurice Daly's with seven teams. In college football, Princeton may change coaches after a difficult season headed by William Roper. Yale likely to appoint Howard Jones or a similar figure as field coach with a graduate coaching committee assisting Princeton.

Willie Hoppe Brunswick-Balke-Collender Company Madison Square Garden George Sutton George F. Slosson Sutton Maurice Daly John Kelly Hoppe Harvard Cambridge Yale Princeton Tiger Bulldog Nassau William Roper Dartmouth Roper Eddie Dillon New Haven Caahing Phil King King Bureh Howard Jones Bigion Syracuse

Navy Narrow Margin Over Georgetown In Close Naval Academy Victory

Annapolis December 19 Navy’s fastest and best contested basketball game to date ends 33 to 32 in favor of the Naval Academy over Georgetown. Navy benefits from tallied field goals by Wilson Wenzel and Douglass while Georgetown’s Schlosser Colliflower Rice and Downey score. Referee Mr Foster from the University of Pennsylvania. Time halves twenty minutes each.

Tribune Annapolis Naval Academy Georgetown Midshipmen Navy Rice GN S Aieclecawesise Sipe Oom Ernie Wie Schlosser Wilson Kingsley Downey Goggins Douglass Jaccbs Centre Eee Riot One Colliffower Aee Ena Wne Collifower Wilson Wenzel Schlosser J. Colliflower G. Coliiflower Hreferee Mr. Foster University of Pennsylvania

Army Beats Fordham In High-Scoring Cadets Victory

West Point sharpshooters used quick passing and strong teamwork to defeat Fordham 45 to 22 in a fast game. Devers led Army with nine goals, while Mahoney starred for Fordham with five and White added four for Fordham.

the Tribune West Point N. Y Fordham Army Mahoney Devers Kutz Mahoney Milliken Conrad Soemeio Os Aenes

Quakers Bury Princeton Five In Lopsided Win

The University of Pennsylvania basketball team defeated Princeton 55 to 10 in Princeton New Jersey. Penn displayed sharp shooting and tight defense while Princeton was hampered by injuries to two key players.

Princeton N. J. Bec University of Pennsylvania Quakers

Judge Horses by Jury at American Horse Exchange Show

The horse show on January 7 and 8 at the American Horse Exchange will use jury judging. Each class must be represented by the owner or a representative who selects four horses. plurality of votes decides awards. Protests appoint two representatives who pick a third. An experiment uses colors instead of numbers in the ring. Entries close January 2 with Francis M. Ware. Prizes: first and third for second place.

American Horse Exchange Francis M. Ware

Midnight Cycle Run to Yonkers

New York bicycle event plans the twenty second annual New Year’s Eve ride by the Associated Cycling Clubs. Riders depart at 12 01 a m from 60th Street and Broadway to Yonkers and Tarrytown for a champagne prize, silver cups, medals and other awards. Registration costs 2 cents with entry through headquarters at No 10 West 60th Street or to President at No 1056 Grongeux.

City of New York 60Th Street Broadway Yonkers Tarrytown National Cycling Association Committee No. 10 West 60Th Street Joseph Oatman Grongeux

Restigouche Captures Sacramento Handicap at Emeryville

Sam Hildreth's Restigouche, weight 124 pounds, won the Sacramento Handicap of 2000 dollars at Emeryville Oakland. Firestone opened favorite but Restigouche led from the start and held on to win by under a length over Eye Wright with Dorunte close behind. Firestone finished fourth.

Oakland Cal Sam_ Hildreth Gouche Sacramento Emeryville Commando Firestone Restigouche Ted Dorunte Lee Eye Wright

Naval Militia Holds Second Annual Brooklyn Games

The 2d Battalion Naval Militia staged its second annual meet in a crowded Brooklyn armory. Athletes faced handicaps, with W Crawford and W S Finken among multiple winners. High school teams Erasmus Hall and Manual Training set strong showings in middle-distance and relay events.

2D Battalion Naval Militia Brooklyn

MacFarland Beaten in Sprint by Major Taylor

Floyd MacFarland of San José California and James Moran lost to Major Taylor of Worcester in a Park Square Coliseum sprint. Taylor won two of three heats including a one mile race in 2 minutes 483 seconds and a half mile in 1 minute 7 seconds while MacFarland won the second heat. A ten mile open professional race went to Floyd Krebs of Newark New Jersey in 23 minutes 15 seconds with Worth Mitten and George Wiley in second and third.

Boston Mass Floyd MacFarland San José Cal James Moran New York Major Taylor Worcester Park Square Coliseum Taylor MacFarland Floyd Krebs Newark N. J Worth Mitten Davenport Iowa Ad George Wiley Syracuse Alud

Five-way ties mark crowded trapshoot at Crescent Club

Crescent Athletic Club trap shooters faced tough conditions at Bay Ridge field. Five stars tied in a 25 target match with 16 entrants. F W Moffett won the shoot-off. J H Ernst led another trophy, with Keyes second after a two-drive tiebreaker. Vaniderveer, Stiner, Hopkins split a 15 target event after a double tiebreak. Stephenson topped December Cup with 24. J J Keyes and L Hopkins each shot 2 in the 12-gun event. Leahy and Stephenson won the 25-target team shoot with 3 points.

Crescent Athletic Club Bay Ridge D. T. Leahy F. W. Moffett F. B. Stephenson M. Stiner J. H. Ernst H. B. Vaniderveer M. Stingg L. C. Hopkins Vanderveer Stiner G. G. Stephenson J. J. Keyes Heap Peabody G. Southworth H. B. Vanderveer M_ Stiner J. Ernst Mail J. Keyes L. Hop W. Moffett W. Pea T. Leahy A. E Henrie A. Lockwood UN Hubbard J. Hichting Keyes G. Stephenson H. B. Hin A. E. Hendrickson G. G . Stephenson Damrra W. W. Marshall N. Hubbard Hest Toerence J. Hichling

Larchmont Wins Trap Shoot Against Manhasset Bay

Members of the Larchmont Yacht Club visited Manhasset Bay and beat the host eight-man trap team 4 wins to 24 blue rocks in an interclub shoot of 50 targets. Top scores included E Meyersone 42, Loomis 38, Alker 38, and Clarksen 32 as the clubs enjoyed a postevent inner and Christmas tree at the clubhouse.

Larchmont Yacht Club Tars Manhasset Bay B. G. Loomis J. W. Alker B. Provost G. EL Meyer BE. A. Gierk S. L. Hoyt A. C. Clarksen

Marksmen Shine at Jamaica Bay Traps Event

Fifteen expert marksmen gathered at the Jamaica Bay traps of the Bergen Beach Gun Club yesterday. The best work was by Remsen who hit eighty five of one hundred targets in twenty five target strings. A separate note mentions a professional Marathon near Clermont Rink Brooklyn on New Year’s Day open to all professionals with many runners signed up and a closing date around December 2.

New York Athletic Club F. A. Hodgman W. J. Elias 2 & Nally F. H. Schauffier Stevens PF. A. Hodgman R. M. Owen Neeereee Donohue EF. A. Hodgman Pelham Lenane Elias G. M. Thomson de Wolfe Edey Robinson Brinkerhot H. Schauffler R. M. Owen Sauer W. J. Elias Ley Jaeees F. H. Schauffler Edey Oreee M. Owen J. Brinkerhot Dr. de Whenaee J. Ellas Jamaica Bay Bergen Beach Remsen Clermont Rink Brooklyn Jona Begher Clermont Bink Brooklys

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