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Newspaper

New York Tribune

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1908

Page

8

Surprises At Chess Gaines Yale Princeton Defeat Harvard

In the seventeenth annual intercollegiate chess tournament Yale defeated Harvard while Princeton toppled Columbia in the first round at the West Side Republican Club. The Princeton win featured L. Stephens at top board, with several games drawn, and the Yale victory came despite Harvard’s earlier team win over Yale.

Tate Princeton Harvard Columbia West Side Repub Mean Club Broadway Yale Harvers Crimson Charlies Curt Samuel Glueck E. TI. Glueck F. R. Eleasser Glueck Plowmbhere Stephens Alexander Jeteran Jeman Comstock Iecser Burgess Vale Parshiey Simen Johnson Chandler Hous Taper Byerly

Dope accusations echo as Marrone suit ends in DC court

Washington jurists returned a verdict for the Washington Jockey Club and stewards in a $0 damages suit brought by Joseph Marrone over the Benning racetrack incident. Marrone claimed conspiracy to ruin his reputation after his trainer’s badge was revoked and his horse St. Joseph was alleged to be doped. The judge ruled no evidence supported conspiracy.

Washington Joseph Marrone New York Benning Racetrack St. Joseph Marrone Washington Jockeylab S. S Howland Henry J. Morris Samuel Ross Circuit Court of the District of Columbia Clabaugh Washington Jockey Club Benning

Navy and Harvard baseball relations cool for now

Annapolis reports show midshipmen amused by Harvard Navy baseball feuds. Disputes date to 1995 and 1994 games with rough play and umpire disputes. No plans for a Harvard Navy rowing race. football unless rivalries resume with Princeton Yale or Pennsylvania.

the Tribune Annapolis Midshipmen Harvard Tribune Navy Severn Princeton Yale Pennsylvania

Western Golfers Favor Secession From U S Golf Association

Western golfers push to break away at the Chicago meeting next month proposing a renamed Western Golf Association with its own rules for bonus and par events. insiders say the West will push insurgent action while conservatives loyal to the parent body may attend in limited numbers.

United States Golf Association Western Golf Association Chicago The Con Silas H. Strawn Strawn National Association West Organization

Change auto rules racing cars barred

Auto race rules for Briarcliff stock car trophy were revised at a meeting of the Automobile Club of America committee. New limits include bore 4% inches, stroke 6 inches, wheel base 118 inches, and weight 2,390 pounds, replacing harsher earlier limits. The club will seek donor consent to drop a clause requiring ten similar cars. several members and car agents attended. The club also urged suggestions on automobile legislation to curb reckless driving, and announced New Jersey registrations and licenses service, expanded notices of patrols, and plans for the annual banquet with a growing membership to 2,070.

Automobile Club of America C.F Wyckoff Wryckoff Church & Partridge Stearns H. A. Loafer A. Emise Lozier H. A Palmer Simplex E. Rand Hollander Harry T. Clinton Fiat E Moscovics and Walter ©. Allen, Allen Kingston Harry S. Houpt Thomas H. Tangeman Harry Fosdick Ilancia H. Hamilton Tsotta Paul Lacroix Renault Percy Owen Chalmers-Detroit Sidney Bowman Apperson FE. B. Gallagher Maya Board of Governors Philip T. Dodge Tribune J. F. Hoppe Poughkeepsie Bureau of Tours of Club New Jersey Princeton Trenton Lawrenceville N. J Riverdale Avenue Yonkers New Haven New Lonthe Branford Alfred Ely Charles S Phillips EF. Rand Hollander

Value of Auto Shows Demonstrates Rising Demand

H O Smith, chairman of the American Motorcar Manufacturers Association show committee, says New York's Grand Central Palace event will attract unprecedented space demand. He compares the automobile show’s growing importance to grand opera, notes the shift of carriage dealers toward auto sales, and highlights the shows’ role in public education and dealer networking. He warns that interest may wane yet emphasizes shows as crucial to industry progress. Jake Schaefer announces a comeback challenge to the world champion winner after Sutton vs Slossen, planning practice in Colorado within thirty days.

H. O. Smith American Motorcar Manufacturers’ Association Grand Central Palace New York Mootor Jake Schaefer Chicago Colorado Thomas Foley Sutton Slossen Schaefer

Thaw Loses Again in Habeas Case Over Testimony

Philadelphia decision by the United States Circuit Court of Appeals upholds quashing a writ to bring Harry K. Thaw to Pittsburg for bankruptcy testimony. The ruling notes Thaw remained in Matteawan custody as an insane prisoner and questions his immediate need or fitness to testify.

Philadelphia Harry K. Thaw Branford White Pittsburg United States Circuit Court of Appeals United States Supreme Court Judge Young United States Archibald United States Court For Middle District of Pennsylvania Scranton Young Europe Archhbald Harry Kendall Thaw Thaw New York Stone Meyer Matteawan Asa Bird Gardiner Pennsylvania

Crowley dominates five mile open race at Yonkers

Crowley led after the fortieth lap to win the five mile open race at the 1th Regiment Armory Yonkers in 31 minutes with nine runners. Samuel Meller was second and James Eccles third as crowd applause followed. The two mile invitation trace featured Driscoll Collins Jee Muller Bonhag Bailey and Bellars. Collins crossed first after Driscoll stumbled near the finish. Yonkers High School won the relay among Yonkers Mount Vernon and White Plains. Yonkers police firemen trolley men and letter carriers relay won by firefighters under Yonkers Athletic Association.

Jamce Crawler Empire City 1Th Regiment Armory Yonkers Crowley Samuel Meller James Eccles Mike Driscoll Thomas Collins James J. Jee Charlies Muller George V. Bonhag Winn Bailey Fred Bellars Driscoll Collins Beilars White Plains

Matty To Wield Cue In Quick Postseason Billiards

Six entrants including John J. McGraw and Christy Mathewson compete in a sudden billiards tournament at McGraw's Academy starting today. Other players include Strang Mike Donlin Andy Coakley and Harley Atherton who must play 10 points.

McGraw Harley Atherton John J. McGraw Giants Strang Mike Donlin Christy Mathewson Andy Coakley

Close Match at Hand Tennis Finalists Crowned at NYAC

Slashing contest ends with E F Concklin and W A MccCredy defeating Dr W J Pulley and Dr George H Mallett 26 23 25 21 on the New York Athletic Club court. Five aces by Hehtning backed by 6 aces clinched the straight-set win as the tournament nears its conclusion this week.

FE. F. Concklin W. A. MccCredy New York Athletic Club W. J. Pulley George H. Mallett E. F. Conecklin Dr. Pulley Jr. Maliett Redy Concklin MccCredy Frederick Olson Richard C. Rathborne J. T. Mahoney Thomas Byrnes

Atlantic City links to lengthen course to six thousand yards

Plans to restructure the Country Club of Atlantic City course aim to exceed six thousand yards by rearranging the lower holes, creating an island green, extending Long Tom to 58 yards, and adding deep pits. Tees will be altered to adjust hole lengths by up to fifteen yards, with tournaments and past events noted, including amateur and intercollegiate championships.

Country Club Atlantic City Northield

New York and Elizabeth Lead Bowling Standings

New York Athletic Club and Elizabeth Club swept their matches, tying for first with eight wins and four losses. Elizabeth set a season high 1,087 as Frank Clute posted 252 in one game, while Passaic struggled with low totals. Different players from North End and Passaic delivered key strikes but fell short in the finale.

New York Athletic Club North End Newark Valleys Elizabeth Passaic Elizbeth New York Breen Chite Frank Clute

Corrigan Arraigned in City Park Racing Case

Edward Corrigan, noted horseman, faced arraignment in Criminal District Court on a charge of aiding and abetting the recent one race meeting at City Park in violation of the Locke racing law. He pleaded not guilty and was released on bond.

New Orleans Edward Corrigan City Park Corrigan

Army and Navy Notes on Naval Bases and Movements

Washington dispatch reports the Navy Department pursuing two naval defence bases on Atlantic and Pacific coasts to stock war material and fuel. Plans include undefended harbor seizures protected by shore guns and mines. Also lists orders, officer movements, and ship movements with arrivals at Hampton Roads Port-au-Prince and Norfolk among others.

Tribune Bureau Washington Navy Department Atlantic Pacific Bureau of Ordnance Perry Montana Hampton Roads Engis St Au- Prince Tacoma Port-au-Prince Bastien Port de Paix Castine Tarancain Phiadelphia Norfolk Lebanon Trom Buzzard’s Pay Whipple San Pedro Venice Hampton Rousé Iloilo Zamboanga Rowan Navy Yard Mare Island Buffalo San Francisco Honolulu

Yankee Navy Grounding Inquiry Opens at Charlestown Yard

A court of inquiry begins at Charlestown Navy Yard into the Yankee grounding near Bustard's Bay on September 23. Captain Winslow presides as testimony from Commander Marsh and others outlines collision avoidance with the New Hampshire and limited pumping on punctured compartments. The inquiry is to be concluded tomorrow and then sent to Washington for possible court martial.

Bosden Charlestown Navy Yard Yankes Spindle Rock Bustard’s Bay Dar Herbert Winslow Marsh New Hampshire G. ©. Johnstone Neila Johnson Washington Navy Department

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