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New York Tribune

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1908

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2

Olympic Regatta Rules for England July 28

The American Olympic committee and James Pilkington announce Henley on Thames hosting the 1908 regatta with events in eight, four, pair, and sculls. Entries must be through national committees, amateur status tested, and finals by July 15 with substitutions allowed. strict expense rules and British Olympic council oversight apply.

James Pilkington Julian W. Curtis American Olympic Committee England Curtis Comed Amateur Rowing Association of Great Britain Henley-on- Thames British Olympics Council British Olympic Council Olympic Council Amateur Rowing Association London

Tigers Win At Hockey Exhibition Over MIT

Princeton beat Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2 to 0 in an indoor hockey exhibition at St. Nicholas Rink. Phillips scored both goals for Princeton in the first half while Peacock stood out in goal. MIT, in its first indoor game, showed promise despite rough play and frequent checking. Princeton next faces Yale in a league matchup at the same venue with Yale favored.

Princeton Massachusetts Institute of Technology St. Nicholas Massachusetts Peacock Phillips Tigers M. Tt T. . Billings A. Hornhalves Yale

Westminster Kennel Club Show Opens in Madison Square Garden

More than two thousand dogs attend the annual Westminster Kennel Club event at Madison Square Garden starting Tuesday. New breeds join the familiar champions and top prizes, with entries across bloodhounds, wolfhounds, setters, beagles, poodles, bulldogs, terriers and many others. Notable entrants include Magician, Imperial Panther II, Amanda S., Dagobert, Lansdowne Arizona, Shen Law, and Rodney King among numerous champions and newcomers.

Westminster Kennel Club Madison Square Gardden Ireland Esquiman Dr. Knox M. Cleveland Black Prince Amy L. Bonham Imperial Panther II St. Bernarde White Star Kennels Amanda S W. J. Roe Crusader W. UT. Hinl Dagobert J. Fletcher Lutz Blues Protz Perrer Cora Ratisbera Valley Farm J. B. Thomas, Jr Co. F. Behrend Rasboi Oleska A. L. Page Midlothian George S. Gould George Bidstein Lansdowne Arizona Lansdowne Montana Coronation George Bleistein Bloomfield Rap Mer O Leck Moll O'Leck William Jarvis Shen Law E.C. Phillips St. Lambert Kathleen Raw View Norwood Shot Norwood Adam Cockers Windholme Rock Ridge Waldingfield Balmoral Trier Morse Reginald C. Vanderbilt W. C. Eustis Prince Orson Lady Stumpie Red Brook Orchard Whitefreck Jacqueline Blue Dragon Black Cloud G. Hopter Rodney King Rodney Asthere J. E Schaeffer Mahomet Thomas Oakmount W. C. Hunter Fosco J. ©. Sullivan Reviio Peach M. A. Knipe Reviio ‘Tomah John Newton Esworth J. M. Platz Card Zell Sabine Wennele Warren Futherford Warren Remedy Higeinson

New Jersey Golf Association Championship Dates Set

The NJ State Golf Association announces Englewood Golf Club will host the annual championship on June 4 6 and 6 with Maghawick club selected for the event. Additional notes list associates on the executive committee and invitation dates for other Metropolitan Golf Association events.

New Jersey

Quakers Beat Yale in Close Intercollegiate Tilt

Pennsylvania edged Yale 18 to 17 to claim a share of the intercollegiate basketball lead. The contest hinged on late plays as Yale failed to convert a foul shot with under 30 seconds left. Kennath led Penn with six successful of nine, while Noyes and Van Vieck contributed for Yale in a tight, hard fought game.

the Tribune New Haven Yale University of Pennsylvania Noyes Pennsylvania P. Kennath U. of P Wren Carrigan Reese Kennath Cushman A . Fitzpatrick van Vieck J .Maurphy Kiefaber Spear F. Murphy MacCrulden Fitzpatrick Kennath McNichol Cushman van Vieck Charles Fisher Columbia University P.C P.C. Pennsylvania Cornell Princeton Columbia

NYU Loses to Rensselaer in 18 to 14 Basketball Game

NYU dropped a basketball game to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute of Troy by 18 to 14. Players listed include Inglis Steinmetz Ridansky and Watters with referees Tuohy and Longworth noted.

New York University Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy RPLL New York Watters Stlawinaee Dale Inglis Steinmetz Ee Ered Young Wiee G -Hetser Inskih Ome Ridansky J. F. Tu

Syracuse Beats Princeton 32 to 20 in Narrow Win

Syracuse University's unbeaten basketball team defeated Princeton 32 to 20 here tonight. The score was tight until the last five minutes when Syracuse stretched the lead with a strong zone defense and fast breaks led by their star guard.

Syracuse Syracuse University Princeton

Columbia Fencing Faces Season Abandonment Over Short Roster

Columbia varsity fencing may drop the rest of the season as only seven players remain eligible with three ineligible and one sidelined by illness. Captain Amend cannot travel to meet Pennsylvania or Annapolis due to business, leaving no substitutes. Meanwhile baseball prospects show two new pitchers joining practice under coach Frank A. Goodman, introducing Columbia's graduate coaching system.

Columbia Washington Pennsylvania Philadelphia Annapolis G. Amend Columbia Baseball Management Lee Bradle Schichting Brooklyn Frank A. Goodman Goodman E. T. Collins Philadelphia Athletics Colins

Druid tops New Orleans card as favorites win daily races

At Fair Grounds New Orleans Feb 7 three favorites Galta Roxane and Druid won with Druid easing to a four or five length victory in the closing race Artful Dodger surprised at 30 to 1 beating Higginbotham by a neck in the fourth race Serenade faltered after a strong move and was beaten by Roseburg II in the second race My Love and Roseburg II also claimed wins in earlier events. long field of runners included.

New Orleans Fair Grounds Galta Roxane Druid Artful Dodger Higginbotham Serenade Roseburg II Notter Autumn Maid W. Walker McDaniel Ite Free Claiborne Nancy Blues Guard Allen McNally Mique O'Brien Lady Hammon Edwin L Columbus Sir Baria Freda W Roseburg Uu Skirvin Sérenade Powers Exot Hrussel Helen Kidder Intervene Servicence Y Bookbinder Dispute Straight Talk Almia Sliverad Gaea My Love Heide Bobbin Ranridge Sllvia Sumter Big Ben Brussel Paul Hooray de Rezke Delabr John McBride Besterling Lord Stanhope Rexans Samter Towen Miss Mazzoni Sainesaw Stoneman Pat Ornus Brakespeare Moxey Mead Bridge Whist McAteer Ben Sand Miss Isabelle Ed Kane Bruseels Even Katie Powers Glasner Elaine U Woeffman Milshora sSister Polly Edith M Anna Scott Royal Legend Hogany Tyrellan Annie Sanford

Chicago Wheel Tax Fight Promises Legal Clash

Chicago Motor Club moves to file injunctions to block the new wheel tax ordinance. all motor groups unite against the measure citing conflicts with state law and Supreme Court decisions. The group also targets the state license tag law as part of the broader challenge to motor taxation. The report also notes a cross country car journey, good roads enthusiasm, and plans for an automobile carnival in April with funds earmarked for advertising and prizes.

Chicago Chicago Motor Club Supreme Court of John T. Cutting

Virginia baseball schedule includes Princeton and Penn slate

The University of Virginia plans a 192? schedule with three Princeton games and matchups with Cornell Penn State Amherst Penn Lehigh Dartmouth Georgetown North Carolina Fordham and Army. Yale is dropped for the first time in twelve years as it ends its Southern trip. Virginia aims to defend its South championship and closes with a Northern tour to Philadelphia West Point and New York.

Ralph Owen New York New Orleans Nashville Louisville Mudlark W. Thatcher Good Roads Movement Buffalo South Tribune Charlottesville University of Virginia Princeton Richmond Cornell Pennsylvania State College Amherst University of Pennsylvania Lehigh Dartmouth Georgetown University Yale Virginia Pennsylvania Georgetown Fordham Army Lafayette North Carolina Greensboro University of Pamereen Washington East Orange Unive Philadelphia Fordham University West Point

Nelson and Britt to Meet Again in February Bout

Los Angeles reports Battling Nelson and James Britt of San Francisco have signed for a ten round fight at 123 pounds on February 25 before the Pacific Athletic Club. Britt agrees to a five per cent bonus of the fighters share of the money.

Los Angeles Nelson James Britt San Francisco Pacific Athletic Club Britt

Kennels Featured in Upcoming Dog Show Lineup

Champion Eadcliffe Pennant leads entries with strong showings from Mrs. K. I. Mayhew and G. M. Carnachan returning after a year. Irish terriers and champions from J. G. Bates, Duncraggin Straight Tip and Bosthwick Tormenter. Pomeranians, Swiss Mountain Kennels, pugs, Maltese terriers, teacups and toy breeds also listed.

Eadcliffé Pennant K. i. Mayhew G. M. Carnachan J. G. Bates Duncraggin G. 9. Thames R. F. Mayhew W. E. Parsons J. H. Brookfield S. M. Hitchcock Anna Sands M. E. Hardy

Koenig Kaisers Break World Bowling Record

In St Louis the Koenig Kaisers ten pin five formerly Palace defeated Lyde Parks and set a three game total of 3,364 pins breaking the previous world record of 3,355 pins. They also matched the single game record with 1,245 pins in the second game.

St. Louis American Bowling Congress Koenig Kaisers Palace Lyde Parks Howard Majors Chicago

Strauss Defeats Blair in Three Cushion Handicap Tourney

A Strauss defeated J Blair 49 to 27 in a three cushion handicap amateur billiard tourney at Slossons Billiard Academy last night. Both players were handicapped at 49. It was Strauss first win after three prior losses. Strauss high run was 3 to Blair 2. The match required eighty seven innings.

A. Strauss J. Blair Slosson Billiard Academy Strauss Blair

Princeton Tigers Track Schedule Announced for Indoor Season

Princeton announces a nine meet indoor schedule led by a dual with Cornell at Princeton. The lineup includes Trenton YMCA Georgetown, New York AC and the Penn Relays, with stars Gambler Connors Atlee Simons Whiteley and Captain Atlee among key performers.

the Tribune Princeton J. Harron, Jr Cornell Trenton Young Men's Christian Association Georgetown University College R. A. Gambler W. &. Connors J. C. Atlee L. H. Simons G. H. Whitely

Quest of Davis Cup Delegates Favor Trial of Challenge

The United States National Lawn Tennis Association held its twenty-seventh annual meeting at the Walbac Victoria. Delegates favored issuing an international challenge for the Dwight F. Davis Cup and discussed removing the national championship from Newport and unifying playing rules with Britain. Dr. James Dwight was re elected president with a large slate of officers and an expanded executive committee. The organization now includes 115 clubs and 16 associations, with three states absent. William A. Larned supported sending a challenge. Bob Wrenn opposed but was overridden to pursue if a team could be secured. Membership additions included Vedado Club Havana and several others. Western championship awarded to Kenwood Club Chicago. The Newport Casino was set for the all comers singles, Philadelphia and Merion for state and regional events, and New York Athletic Club for the state championship. The meeting also approved future schedule planning and rule revisions.

United States National Lawn Tennis Association Wala Actoria Newport Great Britain James Dwight Boston Robert D. Wrenn New York A.L. Hoskins Philadelphia Palmer F. Presbrey Richard Stevens Hoboken R D. Little W. A. Larned Summit N. J F. G. Anderson P. E. Presbrey Holcomb Ward W. J. Clothier Nat Emerson Chicago L. D. Scott Atlanta Dwight F. Davis St. Louis Montana Oklahoma Arkansas William A. Larned Australia Pwight Bob” Wrenn Robert D. Miles Orange Lawn Tennis Club Dwight London Calhoun Cragin 7Th Regiment Cragin Vedado Club Havana Cuba Socrety Organization Essex County Country Club Ekwanok Country Club Asevi Lawn Tennis Club Castle Point Tennis Club Ramapo Tennis Club Kenwood Omaha Field Club Huilding R. I Philadelphia Cricket Club Merion Club Pennsylvania New York Athletic Club West Side Club Crescent Athletic Club William A.larned Frederick B. Alexander

German Auto Team to Lead New York Paris Race via Alaska

Foreign entrants arrive aboard Kaiserin Auguste Victoria and La Lorraine as preparations finish for the New York to Paris road race. The German team includes Lieutenant Hans Koeppen and Engineer Hans Knape, with French and Italian crews also aboard. Starts from Times Square Wednesday at 1 am, route through the United States to Seattle Valdez Alaska Nome and East Cape Siberia, about twenty thousand miles total.

New York Paris Alaska Times Square Broadway San Francisco Seattle Valdez Nome East Cape Siberia

Princeton and Cornell at Odds Over Next Season Game

Princeton officials and students fear the postponement of the next football schedule after a dispute over where to play the Cornell game. Rumors say relations may be severed if the venue cannot be agreed upon, with Dartmouth suggested to fill the date if severed. Professor Vine declined to comment tonight.

the Tribune Princeton N. J Cornell J. B. Vine Dartmouth

Indoor Games at Madison Square Garden Feature Top East Athletes

The Irish American Athletic Club annual indoor meet at Madison Square Garden drew top East rivals. John R. Taylor of Penn faces Harry Hilman in the yard special, with Dan Kelly and Smithson in sprint and hurdle events. Fred Bellairs and others enter distance and weight contests as Barnard and 41 schools compete in Brooklyn armory events.

Fred Bellairs Flanagan McGrath Barnard School Athletic Association Sth Regiment Eighth Avenue Mth Street Brooklyn

Baseball Training Prospects for 1943 Season

Giants groundkeeper Murphy sails to Marlin Springs with equipment for upcoming training. Many players depart February 12 for South drills as Griffiths men head to Hot Springs and Savannah for Phillies and Browns camps. Cubs, Phillies, Pirates, and others seen as contenders. Sherehard weighs shifting pennant odds with NY and Boston improving.

Murphy Polo Grounds Marlin Springs Tex Giants Griffith South Jack Chesbro Willie Keeler Hot Springs Ark Timber Clark Grimm

St. Louis Club Buys Rube Waddell Pitcher

President Hedges of the St. Louis American League Baseball Club announced the outright purchase of the release of Rube Waddell the Bladelpha pitcher.

ST. Louis St. Louie Hedges St. Louis American League Baseball Club Rube” Waddell

Pulliam In Canada Plans League Meeting In New York

Harry C. Pulliam president of the National League of Baseball Clubs visits Montreal to celebrate his birthday and reveals a February meeting of the National League to be held at the Waldorf Astoria New York.

Montreal Harry C. Pulliam National League of Baseball Clubs Quebec National League Waldorf-Astoria New York

Daly Defeats Cline Again in Three-Cushion Match

In St. Louis on February 7 John Daly of Chicago again defeated Harry P Cline in the three-cushion military championship second block. Daly led with a 3 point fist run, an average of .46, while Cline’s high run was 4 and average .425. The night score was Daly 4% Cline. The final block of fifty points is set for tomorrow night.

St. Louis John Daly Chicago Harry P.line Secont To & Daly Cline Daly

Allen P. Benjamin Convicted of First Degree Murder

In Kent County Superior Court East Greenwich R I February 7 a jury found Allen P Benjamin guilty of first degree murder in the killing of Albert Babcock at the Block House roadhouse in Greene on November 1. The jury deliberated about three hours. Benjamin was arrested after the slaying.

East Greenwich R. I Allen P. Benjamin Albert Babcock Kent County

Irish Dancers Shine at Fourth Annual Athletic Union Ball

The Irish Athletic Union held its fourth annual ball at Madison Square Garden last night with about one thousand young people in the grand march. Old time Irish dances were performed by dancers who will represent the organization at the Irish Fair.

Ireland Irish Athletic Union Madison Square Garden I -35 Garden @oor Trish Fair

Actor R G Knowles Denies Press Agent Claim in Stein Return

Vaudeville star R G Knowles refused a press agent role while describing the return of a beer stein once belonging to Bobby Burns. A messenger retrieved the mug after an American District Telegraph call, delivering it to police. Knowles declined the $1 reward to the messenger.

R. G. Knowles Mer. Knowles Robert Burns Ariem American District Te Company Max Sterling West 125Th Street Knowles Net Mr. Ferguson Bobby” Burns

Baltimore Baseball Deal Off in Eastern League

Baltimore Maryland July 7 The agreement by William J Clarke and Wobert Robinson to obtain an interest in the Baltimore Eastern League Baseball Club is off for the present Clarke sought a controlling share Edward Hanlon principal owner refused to concede the demand

Baltimore William J. Clarke Wobert Robinson Clarke Edward Hanlon

District Attorney Jerome Wins Special Jury Appeal

The Appellate Division granted DA Jerome a special jury order after appealing the denial of his motion for a struck jury in the New York Evening Journal Publishing Company case.

Jerome New York Evening Journal Publising Company Se Appellate Division

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