GOLF PLANS FOR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS SET EAST
The United States Golf Association decided all three national championships for this year will be held in the East. The amateur goes to Garden City, the women’s at Chevy Chase in Washington, and the open at Myopia. A major debate over the amateur format produced a strong petition for a thirty six hole match format, backed by leading players including Jerome Travers and H Chandler Egan, urging a quicker, merit tests focused plan.
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United States Golf Association
Delmonico
Garden City
Chevy Chase Club
Washington
Myopia
Garden City Golf Club
Deal Golf and Country Club
R. H. Robertson
Joseph M. Byrne
W. Fellowes Morgan
Boston
Philadelphia
Metropolitan Golf Association
Alex. Britton
George C. Austin
Englewood
Fowest
MacDonald
Whigham
Byers
Douglas
Travis
Silas H. Strawn
H. Chandler Egan
Rer
United States
Baltusrol
Oxford and Cambridge to defend Rice chess trophy in cable match
Leaders from Columbia Harvard Yale and Princeton agreed to issue a formal challenge to British universities for the Rice international chess trophy. The American end will play in Philadelphia at the Houston Club with umpire N L Bowles and referee Walter Shipley. The match is set for one day this spring with play from 9 to 1 and 2 to 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Cambridge
Cable
Columbia
Harvard
Yale
Princeton
Yale Club
Louis J. Wolff
E. R. Perry
N. L. Bowles
Metropolitan Chess Club
London
Walter Penn Shipley
Franklin Chess Club
Philadelphia
Isaac L. Rice
Houston
University of Pennsylvania
Quakers
Golfers are weeded out at Pinehurst tournament
W E Shackelford from Atlantic City, G W Thomas of Glen Ridge, A Ross of Tacony, and Edwin A Freeman of Brooklyn survived the first two match rounds in the annual advertising men’s tournament at Pinehurst N C. Shackelford defeated Presbreer and Cassebeer while Thomas beat Hazen and Freeman the others advanced to the next round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinehurst
N. C
W. E. Shackelford
Atlantic City
W. G. Thomas
Glen Ridge
H. A. Ross
Tacony
Penn
Edwin A. Freeman
Brooklyn
Frank Presbrer
New York
Theodore
Thomas
Hazen
Ross
W. C. Freeman
E. A. Freeman
George
Tug of War in the Garden at Irish Exposition
Ireland and Germany will dispute supremacy tonight at Madison Square Garden as a tug of war feature. Irish star Martin Sheridan and weight thrower John Flanigan lead the Irish team with Charles Harvey refereeing in the Garden arena center for optimal spectator view.
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Ireland
Germany
Madison Square Garden
Martin Sheridan
Athens
America
John Flanigan
Garden Arena
Charles Harvey
Cornell Joins Intercollegiate Wrestling League
Cornell accepted invitation to join the Intercollegiate Wrestling League and compete in the annual meet at the University of Pennsylvania gymnasium on March 20. With Brown resigning, the league now has five members: Columbia, Cornell, Pennsylvania, Princeton and Yale, and Dartmouth has been extended an invitation.
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Cornell
Intercollegiate Wrestling League
University of Pennsylvania Gymnasium
Brown
Columbia
Pennsylvania
Princeton
Yale
Dartmouth
Taylor to Represent Skaters on USAA Board
The International Skating Union aligned with the Amateur Athletic Union has named J A Taylor of Montreal Canada as its representative on the boards of the Amateur Athletic Union of the United States. Secretary John J Dixon is conducting a vote on Taylor’s election marking the first skater representative on the board.
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The
International Skating Union
America
Amateur Athletic Union
J. A. Taylor
Montreal
Canada
United States
John J. Dixon
Taylor
Board of Governors
New York A.C. Triumph Over Wanderers In Hockey
New York Athletic Club defeated the Wanderers Hockey Club 9 to 1 at St Nicholas Rink in the Amateur Hockey League. Dalton and Castleman led the A C attack with multiple goals as the Wanderers struggled with passes, defense, and puck handling. Officials praised the strong A C defense and fast, accurate play.
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New York Athletic Club
Wanderers Hockey Club
St. Nicholas Rink
St. Nicholas
Dalton
Wanderers
Whngs
Castleman
Mercury Footors
Dobby
Russell
Wood
Hornfeck
Johnson
Williams
Mills
Dufresne
Dillabaugh
Coolican
Brophy
Cloran
Dillabough
Seeking Honors Abroad At University Association Meeting
The meeting discussed delaying any decision until January 20 1908 and appointing G H Townsend of Yale as chairman in John J Rowe's absence. Advisory members from Columbia Harvard Princeton Cornell NYU and Penn proposed amendments to give cross country running jurisdiction and allow disqualification of all competitors from the same institution if a violation occurs. The aim is to penalize institutions rather than individuals for fouling incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association
John J. Rowe
Harvard
G. H. Townsend
Yale
George Lunt
New York University
Rush G. Estee
Columbia
Gustavus T. Kirby
Thornton Gerrish
R. O. Meyn Berry
Cornell
G. Emerson
John Harron
Princeton
C. S. Bamberger
J. H. Cochran
University of Pennsylvania
NYU Defeats Pratt 41 to 24 In Rough Brooklyn Bout
New York University defeated Pratt Institute 41 to 24 in a fast Brooklyn game. The NYU five clearly outclassed Pratt as Young, NYU center, suffered a minor eye cut but returned after a five minute stoppage.
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New York University
Pratt Institute
Brooklyn
New York Five
Young
New York
Dale
Burke Fay estimates for Whitney & Kitchen assets
Burke and Fay attorneys for Bayard L. Peck as signee for Whitney and Kitchen report a preliminary statement of liabilities and assets based on a hurried estimate. They list assets at 520,800 and liabilities at 467,447 as of Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burke & Fay
Bayard L. Peck
Whitney & Kitchen
Stock Exchange
Central railway director denies NY Central control claim
A director of the International Railway Company of Buffalo denied a report that the New York Central had obtained control of the traction company. The railroad owns trolley lines linking Buffalo with Lockport Niagara Falls and Tonawanda in the Buffalo Niagara Falls district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Railway Company
Buffalo
Lockport
Niagara Falls
Tonawanda
New York Central
Harvard faculty moves to restrict intercollegiate contests
Cambridge Massachusetts January 17 at a Harvard faculty meeting a recommendation to reduce intercollegiate athletics was issued addressing Harvard’s president and fellows the athletic committee and the New England Association of Colleges. President Eliot reportedly aims to limit intercollegiate football to two games a demand under consideration by undergraduates and faculty alike.
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the Tribune
Cambridge
Mass
Harvard
Harvard Athletic Committee
New England Association of Colleges
Eliot
Long Shots Dominate at New Orleans Fair Grounds Card
At the Fair Grounds track in New Orleans, underdog winners included Arrow Ewitt at 20 to 1 in race two and Footlights Favorite at 40 to 1 in race five, with Miss Strome the odds on favorite finishing second in that event. Mc Daniel steered Consistent to victory in race three, while Melange led race six and Canville topped the fourth.
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New Orleans
Fair Grounds
Arrow Swift
Footlights
Miss Strome
McDaniel
Watt
French Nun
Jack Bratton
Sweet Kitty
the Thorn
Sumter
Night Mist
Hennessy
Dick Rose
Conlin
Brimmer
Tea Leaf
Padrone
Sainesaw
Ben Sand
Osmunda
McGregor
Joyful Lady
Redemption
Bitterly
Harrington
Arrow Ewitt
Schlessinger
Rustle
Flynn
Notter
Hollow
Ethel Carr
Ketchemike
Queen’s Souvenir
Tackle
Bridge Whist
Bounding Elk
Katherine Murphy
Martin
Penrhyn
Black Mantilla
Daring
R. M. McLeod
Fionaway
Dario
Allowmaise
Prince of Press
Hadar
George Bailey
Tudor
Canville
Gambrinus
Rappahannock
Lee
Mr. Peabody
Debar
Rebo
John Smulski
LL. B
Javanese
Ralbert
Blackburn
Kurtzman
Foot— Lights
Glos
Lady Alicia
Powers
Tyrolean
Lemon Girl
Sister Polly
Alegra
Lady Oakland
Athena
Odd Ella
Lady Charade
Zinfandel
Mazte O' Neil
Melange
Miss Mazzoni
Yorke
Moscow Belle
Lloyd
Jennie’s Beau
Thomas Calhoun
Florida Gien
Lotus Brandt
Himalaya
Bucking Boy
Bulkhead
Hans
George H. White
Bitter Man
Busy Boy
Stone Street
Yale and Princeton Clash In Low-Scoring Intercollegiate Win
Yale overwhelmed Princeton 28 to 16 led by Clifford and Wren as first-half surge built a double-figure advantage. Thompson starred for Princeton with solid scoring while Yale used substitutes in the second half to maintain control. Attendance was 600 in Philadelphia for the later Pennsylvania victory over Columbia 21 to 13 with Harvards also in action.
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New Haven
Yale
Princeton
Tigers
Thompson
Clifford
Wren
Meese
Ryen
van Vieck Owylie
Clark
Murphy
Cashman
Warner
Wrowgr
Cna
Asec
Ctneciucsdhe
Cacescceser
Halliday
van Vieck
the Tribune
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Columbia
MccCrudden
Quakers
Fitzpatrick Wisin Ani Wiei
Eperelseniene
Melitzer Kennath
Friends McNichol
Hse
Ryan Oe Eee
Pests Ciacciacaig Aon
Aig
Cerusst McCrudden
Spear
Kimbel
Sehnepp
Fitzpatrick
Kenene Cerussi
Keinath
Kiendl
Gouls —Melitzer
McCrudden
Aan
Cerussi
McNichol
Kiefaber
al Sharpe
Navy Track Team to Meet Carlisle Swarthmore Penn State
Annapolis January 17 Navy field and track squad will host dual meets in Annapolis with Carlisle Indians Swarthmore and Pennsylvania State during the coming season. Dates not fixed. Midshipmen have shown rapid improvement over several years and are stronger than ever this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Annapolis
Naval Academy
Carlisle Indians
Swarthmore
Pennsylvania State
Midshipmen
Atalanta Boat Club Elects New Officers
The annual meeting elected William C. Doescher as President and Charles EE. Nissen as First Vice President. John W. Rumpf became Second Vice-President, Walter G. Felderlein treasurer, Thomas J. Scannell secretary, David Banks commodore, David Brown captain, Henry Caulfield senior lieutenant, H. S. O'Brien Jr. junior lieutenant, with Chris F. Grimm Jr, William Pelzer, Peter Wagner Jr, William G. Massey and John A. Sullivan named governors for two years.
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Atalanta Boat Club
William C. Doescher
Charles EE. Nissen
John W. Rumpf
Walter G. Felderlein
Thomas J. Scannell
David Banks
David Brown
Henry Caulfield
H. S. O’brien, Jr
Chris F. Grimm, Jr
William Pelzer
Peter Wagner, Jr
William G. Massey
John A. Sullivan
Print Cloth Market in Fall River Week Totals 3000 Pieces
In Fall River Massachusetts on January 17 the print cloth market reports about 3000 pieces sold for the week. Mills produced only about one quarter of capacity with prices steady at 4 percent for regulars. Buyers show reluctance as spring and summer needs loom, with reports of sparse inquiries and little activity in local cloth circles.
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Fall River
Mass
Strife in Baseball Over Blacklist Rules Urges Commission Action
Harry C. Pulliam disputes a National Association blacklist denying 22 players future club employment and contends the resolution violates baseball law. He argues the commission must review and enforce fair reinstatement rights, citing Wiltse and other cases while calling out alleged abuses by the National Association and Powers.
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Harry C. Pulliam
National League of Baseball Clubs
National Commission
National Association
John Farrell
National Association of Minor League Clubs
Pulliam
Farrell
Canaan Smal
P. T. Powers
Fifth Avenue
Basl
Burnham
Powers
New York
Organized Baseball
Commission
T. D. Wiltse
Wiltse
Nation Commission
Sebring
Chierney National League
Owens
Reisling
Brooklyn
Ward
Philadelphia
The
Nation Association
Chapin
Rochester
Potter
Buffalo
Bryce
Columbus
Watkins
Indianapolis
Armour
Toledo
Sexton
Rock Island
Joyner
Atlanta
Kavanaugh
Little Rock
Shirley
Kansas
Carson
Rend
Ewing
San Francisco
Duedale
Seattle
L. D. Wiltse
Giants
Newark
Walter Burnham
Dogs Not Personal Effects Under U S Appraisers Ruling
The Board of United States Appraisers ruled that dogs are not similar to wearing apparel as personal effects. The decision stems from a Juneau Alaska protest by Cook and Shaw who faced duty on two draft dogs and their harness. The miners claimed free entry under immigrant teams and journey articles. the appraiser rejected both since the residents were California, noting dogs are useful for Alaskan winter travel but not akin to clothing.
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Board of
United States
Cook & Shaw
Juneau
Alaska
Hay
California
Europe
Allan Hawkins Pirie Released After Arrest Vacated
Allan Hawkins Pirie son of a Chicago dry goods merchant was arrested December 20 on his wife's complaint and jailed in Mineola Long Island. Justice Vernon M. Davis vacated the arrest order in Special Term of the Supreme Court and Pirie was released yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan Hawkins Pirie
Chicago Drygoods
Mineola
Long Island
Vernon M. Davis
Supreme Court
Thieves Fail in Kunz-Morgan Gem Heist at Museum
A careful investigation of the gem room at the American Museum of Natural History reveals two thieves who attacked night watchman James Kenney on Thursday night failed to steal any precious stones from the Kunz Morgan collection. Kenney lies seriously ill at his home.
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American Museum of Natural History
James Kenney
Kunz-Morgan
Kenney
New York University Bellevue Clinic Treats 102,066 Cases
The free clinic on East 26th Street operated for the year ended January 1, serving 102,066 cases, up from 99,320 the prior year. Prescriptions filled reached 89,258. Sixty seven physicians presently provide services at the clinic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University and
Bellevue Hospital Medical College of New York University
East 26Th Street
City News in Brief: Officials Discharged After Boxing Raid
Inspector Richard Walsh and Captain Farrell of West 68th street station were discharged in the Court of Special Sessions after being charged with oppression by Sharkey Athletic Club officials following a raid during a boxing exhibition months ago. Also noted is the eighteenth annual German Charity Ball at Waldorf on January 27 with proceeds aiding city charities. Levi P. Morton Club in Brooklyn readies a housewarming at 373 Stuyvesant avenue on Thursday January 23 at 8 pm.
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Richard Walsh
Farrell
West 68Th Street
Sharkey Athletic Club
1St Street
Columbus Avenue
Waldorf
Levi P. Morton Club
Brooklyn
Stuyvesant Avenue
Merchants Demand Fire Department Shakeup and Upgrades
The Merchants' Association urged Mayor McClellan to reorganize the Fire Department at once, appoint a nonpartisan commissioner, overhaul the fire alarm system, and modernize practices. The Parker Building report criticized old fireproofing, girders, floor arches, partitions, and elevator shaft design. A NYU lecture by Hugh T. Wreaks on fire protection followed, and the Board of Estimate approved a $1.90 transfer for fire hose purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants’ Association
McClellan
National Fireproofing Company
Parker
Hugh T. Wreaks
National Fire Protection Association
School of Applied Science of
New York University
Wreaks
Board of Estiate
Lantry
Stickney Returns From London On Railway Financing Talks
A. B. Stickney president of the Chicago Great Western Railway arrived in New York with Mrs. Stickney aboard the Mauretania after discussions in London with English stockholders about financing the road. He noted their favor for ending the receivership via a first mortgage bond issue. Also aboard were Do. A. Severance and Kellogg’s law partner. Judge Hough’s U.S. Circuit Court ruling required Harriman to answer Commerce Commission questions except stock purchases before August dividend. Stickney said, I am glad of that.
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A. B. Stickney
Chicago Great Western Railway Company
London
Stickney
Hough
United States
Circuit Court
Edward H. Harriman
Eel Commerce Commission
Union
Southern Pacific
Do. A. Severance
F. B. Kellogg
Chicago Great Western
Newtown Creek Suicides Attempt Ended By Ocean of Slime
John Graham of 260 Dupont Street Greenpoint tried to bore through Newtown Creek surface and was swept along by a slime mass to Long Island City hospital. A towboat captain and a deckhand intervened as Graham clung to oily ooze. doctors treated him for bruises and considered stomach cleansing after he reportedly ate the creek while afloat.
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Newtown Creek
John Graham
Dupont Street
Greenpoint
St. John’s Hospital
Long Island City
Graham
Mussin
Betowski
Appellate Affirms Sewer Conspiracy Convictions in Brooklyn
The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court in Brooklyn upheld the County Court verdicts against William O. Miles Charles M. Wells and Frank M Wandel Jr for conspiring to sue the city over false sewer claims. Miles aided by handling multiple suits Wells and Wandel worked as clerks in his office. Justice Jenks wrote the majority with Justices Hooker Gaynor and Miller concurring Justice Rich dissented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Brooklyn
William O. Miles
Charles M. Wells
Frank M. Wandell, Jr
Miles
Wells
Wandel
Jenks
Hooker
Gaynor
Miller
Rich
Little Tim Presses Smoking Ban Ordinance
Alderman Timothy P Sullivan plans a public hearing Monday at 2 PM in the aldermanic chambers on his proposed ordinance banning women from smoking in public places. He said the ordinance would likely pass Tuesday and that it has drawn unprecedented public attention with many letters urging passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy P. Sullivan
Aldermanic
Tim
Parties to Study South American Business Conditions
A six man party will sail on the Lamport & Holt Line steamer Verdi to study South American business conditions. They will visit Brazilian ports, then Buenos Ayres, across the continent to Valparaiso, up the west coast to Peruvian ports, and return to New York via Panama. The group includes Captain H. Davidson D. F. McGillicuddy W. B. Clark E. C. McDonald P. S. Petfield and Robert Marxe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South America
Lamport & Holt Line
Verdi
America
Buenos Ayres
Valparaiso
Peruvian
New York
Panama
H. Davidson
D. F. McGil Licuddy
W. B. Clark
E. C. McDonald
P. S. Petfield
Robert Marxe
Bankruptcy petitions filed in U S district court
A roundup shows Henry Kolb hotelkeeper Williamsbridge and others filing voluntary and involuntary petitions with debts and modest assets listed. Principal creditors named include Hyderman Pearsall Stein Co. and Mary Cowley, with several other firms and individuals cited as creditors or receivers within a tangle of corporate reorganizations and appointment actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Kolb
Williamsbridge Rost
Hyderman
D. A. Pearsall
Aodstein & Co
Mary E. Cowley
J. L. Lenhardt
Henry Unger
Piney D. Case
George H. Marks
James
Jerome D. Barnes
Yonkers
Tis
Jacob Rosenblum
West 39d Street
Wilson Brothers
Louis Reese
Broadway
Sila
William McVicker & Co
Arnae Says
T Rt
Louis
Ims
Arthur Anderson
Wiles Ae Alfred Barker
Edward Kane
Lasin
John William Seymour
Frank V. Stree Co
Neale Forbes
Nicholas Denaisce
Robinson, Baxter, Dissolway
Burt & Mitchell O
Cahill & Hanley
Anthony
Monigsmers
Weceler
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Allied
Lancaster Country Club
Morristown
Park Club
Kenilworth
Nyack
Swannanoa
Washington Golf Club
Royal and Ancient Golf Club of
St. Andrews Club
Messrs
Chauncey, Calkins and Morgan
Yolf Committee
St. Andrews
James L. Taylor
Hugo R. Johnstone
A. R. Gates
Daniel Chauncey
Midlothian Country Club
Alexander Britton
W. Fellowes
Morgan
Baltusrol Golf Club
Samuel Y. Heedner
Philadelphia Cricket
Challenge
N.Y. A.C
New York A. C
Wanderers H. C
Wood Brophy
Johnson Broadfoot
M. Hornfeck Datton
Cloran Castleman
Williams Coeolican
Lepatnikoff
Dufresne Goats
Co. N. Jackson
PRATT
Bowe
Cole Dale
Gohnston
Young Mee
Anderson Heiser
R -Fiero
Stingle
Ridans
Sete
Keee Livingston
Ridansky
Alert
Cole
Johnston
J. Cale
F. Barnes
J. Bridges
Central
NAVY
Marie Abe Wes Seeewes
the Peer
Alice
Mascaron Seee
Anna Met Nee
Mique O' Brie
Ned Carmack
Servicence
Jack Combs
Armstrong
Prosper Colors
Oreecee
Laiporne
Meadowbreeze
Lady Anne
Belle Strome
Gertha E. of
Harting
Handzarra
Frark Lord
Severus
la Jeunesse
Evelyn Ss
the Merchants
Jack Atkins
Pasadena
Lotus Eater
Temaceo
Zipango
Tee Beach
King's Daughter
John Carro
Lve Diverion
Lens Loo Colloquy
Peabody
Cooney K. Es
Layson
Board of Appraisers
City News
Glap
Great Western
Harriman
United States District Court
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