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Newspaper

New York Tribune

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1908

Page

27

Defeat for Haskins by Hillman at New York Athletic Club

Hillman of the New York Athletic Club defeated Guy Haskins, intercollegiate champion, in a special six yard race at the annual indoor games in Madison Square Garden. The crowd packed the Garden as Hillman sprinted by Haskins on the last lap to win by a yard in 1 minute 20.13 seconds. The program featured a dead heat in the half mile handicap and other events, with Yale and Cornell runners prominent and records set in several races.

Erry Hillman New York Athletic Club Guy Haskins Madison Square Garden Hillman Haskins le Roy Frantz Princeton J. B. Halstead Cornell Halstead James E. Sullivan Frantz Runef M. Kirgassof Yale Cso Juages Kirgassoff James ™. Sullivan Amateur Athletic Lieu D. Rob 2d Hopkins N. A Dartmouth Robbins Military Athletic League Eschman Fecon Sedler Frank Bacon F C. Smithson Portland Armstrong Smithson Althoach Robbins Butler James S. Mitchel McGrath J.J. Hines Melvin Sheppard Shep Berner Lep Sheppard Becker New York Witcher Carnnell Amherst Dan Kelly Portland Flyer Kelly Ore Ar¢ Desh Shandicap Ty B Hopkins Bleitein Ty D. Robbins A. Sherman D. Robbins BR. Hopkins H. E. Mackenzie Baird Short C. Sileiz G J. Merz Barker Athle Harry Hillman Public School Pataf J. Bacer Athletic Club C. J William Baker L. King G. Butler N. Sue Dartmouth L. Stevens B. Agave E F. Bloodgoot

Standardization Advances At Licensed Automobile Makers Meet

The mechanical branch of the Association of Licensed Automobile Manufacturers met in its first session of the year reporting progress on standardizing parts. A new standard for adjustable rods and yoke ends was adopted for 3 8 5 16 1 2 and 7 16 inch sizes. Uniform redesign of levers as a modified I beam was approved to aid interchangeability. The rim standardization was deferred pending market decisions on clincher vs demountable rims. Dr Charles Edward Lucke spoke on alcohol as engine fuel, noting readiness limits due to carburetor and ignition tuning. Officers were unanimously re elected: A L Riker chair Locomobile. Coker Clarkson secretary. Henry Souther metallurgist. H E Coffin joint Thomas Detroit Company chair of the test committee.

Association of Licensed Automobile Manufacturers Association Association of Licensed Charles Edward Lucke Columbia University Lucke Dr. Locke A. L. Riker Locomobile Company Coker F. Clarkson Henry

New York to Paris Race Reports From Wyoming to Nebraska

The Thomas car led the New York to Paris race into Hanna Wyoming, pressing on toward Rawlins after clearing heavy snowdrifts. The Italian Zust reached North Platte after 137 miles from Grand Island and moved toward Julesburg, chasing the American machine. In Marshalltown the De Dion car’s shaft was replaced and the driver hopes to resume. The German car from Iowa likely stalled near Clinton, while Moto Bloc was shipped from De Kalb for repairs and to rejoin the race.

Julesburg Col Omaha Neb Chaffray Marshalltown Clinton Iowa New York Paris

Crescent Beats St Nicholas In Narrow Hockey Thriller

In a fast tight game Crescent Athletic Club edged St Nicholas Hockey Club 6 to 5 at the St Nicholas Rink. Dobby Courtney and Liffiton led Crescent with four and two goals, while Kennedy, Wilder, and Gordon helped press the attack. Souther and Lang stood out for St Nicholas as the teams traded scoring chances throughout a crowd-energized contest.

Crescent Athletic Club St. Nicholas Hockey Club St. Nicholas St.B@pholis Souther Wilder Gordon Putnam Rover Crescents Shiebler Kennedy Brooklynites Half Moon Dobby Hayward Liffiton Lang Thompson O'Flynn Shirreff Nets James Fenwick New York Athletic Club B. Phililips Hockey Club Red White New York Athletic Club Perch DT Hockey Club Wanderers Hockey

Philadelphia Cricketers Win by Eight Wickets in Bermuda Series

The Gentlemen of Philadelphia beat Bermuda by eight wickets reversing last year’s result. Bermuda posted 71, Philadelphia 132, rain softened the pitch overnight, Bermuda could manage only 98 in the second innings, H V Hordern took 13 wickets and scored 29 and 15 not out. England lost the final Test to Australia in Sydney, Australia leading 4-1 in the five-match series.

Bermuda Gentlemen of Philadelphia Philadelphians Bermudians H. V. Hordern MacDonough W. Mifflin L Perot England Australia Sydney

Lipton Cup Ocean Race Planned by Brooklyn Yacht Club

The regatta committee announces an open 325 mile ocean race for sailing yachts not exceeding 100 feet in length for the Lipton Cup. Entry closes June 15 with a measurement certificate. start is July 4 at Gravesend Bay, with prizes for second to fourth place and a committee steam yacht trailing the course.

Edson B. Shock W. H. Griffin J .S. Bradley Brooklyn Yacht Club Sir Thomas Lipton Gravesend Bay Yacht Racing Association Gravesend Bay Cape May N. J Thomas Lipton Regatta Committee Murray Street New York

Athletic Meet Results Show Yale, Cornell Dominate Events

Numerous track and field events at a New York athletic meet featured top finishers from Cornell, Princeton, Harvard, Princeton, and the New York Athletic Club. Highlights include relay wins by Cornell and New York clubs, close finishes in distance events, and high jump returns with Porter of the Irish-American club taking the handicap event.

Notter Leads in New Orleans as Hasty Agnes Triumphs

Notter rode Hasty Agnes to victory at the Fair Grounds earning jockey honors by a neck over Merrick in the Wildfire Stakes. Merrick, fresh from two California derbies, was sent here for the Crescent City Derby this Saturday, shaking up the betting. Other winning mounts included Robin Hood and Ottoman, with Koerner also securing two wins.

New Orleans Notter Fair Grounds Hasty Agnes Robin Hood Ottoman C. Koerner Merrick California Chapultepec

Ruling On Cable Match Representation For Colleges

Walter Penn Shipley, president of the Franklin Chess Club, refutes any college representation limits for the American team in the cable match. He clarifies rules allow native players and bona fide students, without restricting universities, as seven colleges unite though five may be on the March 21 team.

Oxford Cambridge Walter Penn Shipley Franklin Chess Club Philadelphia Columbia Harvard Yale Princeton Corneil, Brown Pennsylvania England Mr. Shipley Louis J. Wolff Cable Match Committee Shipley

Douglass Out of Navy Crew After Injury

Annapolis march 10 the Navy crew will be without midshipman Douglass captain of last year's football team and holder of the academy strength record this year as he suffered a fractured rib in wrestling a day or two ago his absence leaves the crew with a weakened lineup for forthcoming contests

the Tribune Annapolis Navy Douglass Naval Academy

City Council Passes Racing Information Ban Over Veto

In Los Angeles on March 10 the City Council approved an ordinance to prevent publication of horse race information and betting details, overriding Mayor Harper's veto.

Los Angeles Harper

New Use for the Auto in Army Dispatch Tests

A prominent auto expert lauds the Studebaker run from New York to Fort Leavenworth bearing General Grant’s message as a milestone in dispatch bearing. The test highlights motor cars as reliable war vehicles, capable ambulances, and superior to French and German cars in roadability, with debates on armor and protection for future war use.

Studebaker New York Fort Leavenworth Grant Greece Marathon Athens Howard Miles United States Army Governor’s Island Kansas Mercury

Gunners Lead Field In Bergen Beach Trophy Shootout

John H. Hendrickson former national champion won the Frederick J. Stone trophy leg at Bergen Beach Gun Club with 89 of 100, breaking 43 of 50. Prizes awarded to I M Palmer Jr G H Kouwenhoven John Martin Frederick Truax and A Lindley among 50 plus marksmen. Separately Slosson defeated Cassignol in billiards 22 3 in 17 innings to lead 397 17 average to 131 17.

John H. Hendrickson Frederick J. Stone Bergen Beach Hendrickson I. M. Palmer, Jr Crescent Athletic Club G. H. Kouwenhoven Bergen Beach Gun Club John Martin Bergen Beach Gsun Club Frederick Truax North River Gun Club A. Lindley Montclair Gun Club George FE. Slosson Firmin Cassignol Slosson Academy Cassignols STONE Hi. Hendrickson Bergen F. B. Stephenson E. Westha L. M. Palmer Jr Devver Hodgman Ae K. Kemset E. Hendrickson W. R. Mater Kouwenhoven Bala Ant Ss. Medler E. W. Reynolds Crawford R. Simpson R. Schoeverling Dr. Burtis Elfes A. Serrmour I. McClave Reynolds R. B. Crawford Truax Er Hanter T. McClave Drever L. M. Palmer, Jr Dearne Westhall H Hendrickson Pelham

Hackenschmidt to Exhibit at Grand Central Palace Box Office Tops 1000

Conclusive proof of wrestling’s appeal in New York came as Georges Hackenschmidt’s exhibition tickets opened at noon at the Grand Central Palace. By 5 pm more than 1000 dollars in tickets were sold and orders for small blocks from out of town poured in. Hackenschmidt will wrestle with partners and show his muscular development, with preliminary bouts for small purses among local wrestlers. An Amateur Athletic Union approved amateur may appear. He tours Brooklyn Philadelphia Washington and Baltimore next week before a Boston appearance. He begins training for a world title match with Frank Gotch in Chicago on the night of April.

New York Georges Hackenschmidt Grand Central Palace Hackenschmidt Amateur Athletic Union Clermont Avenue Brooklyn Philadelphia Washington Baltimore Boston Frank Gotch Chicago

Staten Island Golf Championship Moves to Fox Hills Links

The Staten Island annual golf championship shifts to Fox Hills in June from October, lasting three days with a 15 hole medal round and a 26 hole handicap finale. Regular course opens April 11 with three contests and prizes of exceptional value. Oakland Golf Club plans its annual meeting March 13 with nominations for president, secretary, and two year board seats.

Staten Island Fox Hills Oakland Golf Club John B McDonald M. M. Graham G Arnold R A Cc. Smith G L. Shearer

Yale Baseball Schedule Changes Reported by Manager

Yale's baseball schedule was revised by manager James Thomtom. Trinity will play April 1 at Yale Field, Manhattan College date moved to March 2, season opener now set for March 21 against New York University. April 2 remains open after Springfield Training School declined. Also, a Bowling League series between Roseville Athletic Association and Elizabeth club teams was postponed to Monday.

New Haven Yale James Thomtom Trinity Toll-Ge Manhattan Yale Feld Springfield New Yorks University Roseville Athletic Association Elizabeth Club Elizabeth Clauss Tie Ane National Bowling Association Rochester

Probing Baker's Death at Bogota Inquest

Coroner Iverrand opens inquest into Walter F. Baker death after a night in Brown's chophouse and an automobile ride. embalming of the body by William F. Riccardo questioned as coroner warns against embalming before official review. testimony focuses on Baker's health history and family deaths.

Trinune Hackensack Coromer Iverrand Ridgewood Aot Walter F. Baker Boston Frank Bogota Brown Broalwa Hard George W. Youngs Est Premer Ann Lees Ridgefield Park William F. Ricirdo G M. McFadden Baker Hurds Lees McFadden de Hurds New York Charles F. Adams Hurd de McFadden Ricardo Faiden Foster Dell Koester

Stoking polishers end strike in Quincey meeting

In Quincey Massachusetts workers who had been on strike for fifteen hours return to work tomorrow morning after a marathon meeting. The stoppage ended with a deal and workers resume duties at the plant.

Quincey Mass Mareh

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