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New York Tribune

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1908

Page

23

Lively Wrestling Bouts Spark Grand Central Palace Show

Hackenschmidt the Russian Lion headlines a crowded Grand Central Palace card with multiple matches. Notable scraps include Lehnert vs Schraebie, McCarthy vs Kronie, and lightweight duel Bothner vs Nielsen, followed by Hackenschmidt’s decisive wins over Olsen and Young Hackenschmidt. The crowd roared as champions and contenders battled, with Hackenschmidt’s display building toward an anticipated April 3 title bout in Chicago.

Hackenschmidt Grand Central Palace Frank Chicago Neil Olsen Young Emil Stegemiller Wrestls Hans Lehnert Schraebie Lehnert Jim Bagley Tom McCarthy Paul Kronie Joe Humphries South Africa Iy McCarthy George Bothner Sailor Neilsen Nielsen Rothner Neilsen Bothner Neilson Helf Nelson New Yorker Nelisen Christengen Christensen Ernest Roeher Meen Nelson Hes Hack Stegemiller

Roberts to hear about himself at New York to Paris talk

The Automobile Club of America entertainment committee announced an illustrated lecture at the Guineuse tonight on the New York to Paris race. Montague Roberts, who drove the Thomas car to Cheyenne Wyoming, will attend as a guest of the club.

Automobile Club of America New York

Conklin Beats Gardner In National Billiard Match

Chicago March 16 C F Conklin of Chicago won the second game of the national amateur billiard championship defeating E W Gardner of Passaic N J by 8 to 71 Conklin led with a brilliant first inning run and had an average of 1228 31 Gardner averaged 823 31 Gardner scored 40 0 18 0 0 5 1 25 0 1 1 11 3 9 2 19 1 3 2 51 13 23 17 27 7 1 Total 271 high run 51 Conklin total 400 high run 141 Wright of San Francisco defeated J P Poggenburg of New York 40 165 Wright average 2 Poggenburg 5 20

Chicago C. F. Conklin E. W. Gardner Passaic N. J Conklin Gardner Karry Wright San Francisco J. P. Poggenburg New York Wright Poggenburg

Racing Cars Push West In New York to Paris Race

Ogden Utah March 16 After a parade of decorated cars the Thomas car departed at 4 PM heading toward Lucia about a hundred miles away with hopes to beat midnight. The crew aims to maintain a three hundred mile lead over rivals as the De Dion machine trails between Omaha and Cheyenne. The Protos arrived in Tarron Ia at 6 PM then left for Dennison more than a thousand miles behind. The Moto Bloc rested at Boone overnight.

Ogden Utah Lucia Great Salt Lake Rawlins Point of Rocks Wyo Sirtori Omaha Neb Cheyenne Tarron Protos Dennison Thomas Boone Here

Wagner Rejects Union League Offer for Pittsburg Return

Hans Wagner, retired from baseball for the season, received a £10 offer from President Schlichter of the Philadelphia Union League Club. He declined the offer, saying Pittsburg’s £10.10% offer appeals more than any other. He states if he plays again it will be for the Pittsburg club.

Pittsburg Hans Wagner Schlichter Philadelphia Union League Wagner

Racing Driver Vaughan Breaks Wrist in Park Incident

Chicago March 14. Frank Vaughan, noted automobile driver, aided a breakdown couple in Lincoln Park. While crank starting their car the power surged, crushing his wrist. He was set to race Briarcliff trophy in Westchester County on April 24, and this injury may keep him from competing. He is the sole Chicago entrant.

Chicago Lincoln Park Frank Vaughan Vaughan Westchester County N. Y

Burns Bets On Himself To Win In Dublin Fight

Tommy Burns backed his chances to defeat Jem Roche in Dublin by betting 8 500 to 3 to 1 on himself and offering 100 more at the same odds. The bout on St Patrick's Day draws keen interest with Bill Squires, Roche’s adviser, signaling a challenge to the winner.

Dublin Tommy Burns Jem Roche St. Patrick's Day Bill Squires Roche

Fines Levied on Four clubs by National Commission

Cincinnati March 14. Fines of 1000 each were imposed on the Boston American League Columbus American Association Chicago American League and New Orleans clubs by the National Baseball Commission for misleading statements in agreements for transfer of players Gessler Rohe and Dundon.

Cincinnati Boston American League Columbus American Association New Orleans National Baseball Commission Today Gessler Rohe Dundon

The Automobile Split Not a Question of Dues

Oliver A. Quayle, president of the New York State Automobile Association, explains the Automobile Club of America’s resignation is not due to dues. He notes proposed changes aim to equalize dues, reduce to 75 cents, and argues the dispute centers on legislation rather than small dollar amounts. President Hotchkiss says Vanderbilt and Thompson retain AAA posts despite the clash.

Oliver A. Quayle New York State Automobile Association Automobile Club of America State Association Automobile Club of Buffalo New York W. H. Hotchkiss American Automobile Association William K. Vanderbilt, Jr Jefferson de Mont Thompson

Elizabeth Club Wins Athletic Bowling League Title

Elizabeth beats Roseville 968 to 958 to clinch the championship at Roseville Athletic Association alleys. Elizabeth finishes 28-14, Roseville 26-16, NYAC 3rd. Clauss posts 200 average and Crum fires season high 263 as Roseville led late before Elizabeth struck out. Packed alleys, Elizabeth contingent rode a special trolley.

Elizabeth Club Roseville Athletic Association Elizabeth Roseville New York Athletic Club Clauss Crum Pierson

Jockeys Lose Licenses at Jockey Club Meeting

Willie Knapp Roche Romanelli and Harry Michaels denied jockey licenses by stewards in Windsor Arcade. Willie Martin and W. B. McDermott denied trainer licenses. Reinstatements for J. E. Lane and George W. Bissell, plus new steward appointments for spring meetings in Washington Maryland Queens County and Metropolitan clubs. Permission to ride as gentleman jockey granted to William R. Martin. long list of licenses granted or tabled for trainers and jockeys.

Willie Knapp Roche Romanelli Harry Michaels Jockey Club Windsor Arcade Willie Martin W. B. McDermott August Belmont F. K. Sturgis J. P. Bradford F. R. Hitchcock Andrew Miller J. E. Lane Elm Maryland Jockey Club Pimlico W. S. Vosburgh Queens County Jockey Club Aqueduct Metropolitan Jockey Club Jamaica William R. Martin Lancaster Penn

Albany Urges General Revision of Co op Bank Laws

Albany March 16. State Bank Superintendent Clark Williams calls for a broad update of banking laws governing co operative savings and loan associations to improve uniformity and public understanding. He notes these small groups faced recent disturbances with asset growth, but operate under five different laws. Williams also cites savings banks facing large withdrawals in a tough year, despite record deposits, and reports on reserves and surplus changes.

Albany Clark Williams State Banking Department Williams Deere

Albany Banks Reform Battle Blocks Savings Bill

In Albany on March 16 Democrats attacked a banking reform measure proposed by Superintendent Clark Williams. Leaders Grady and Fuller argued the bill would empower the State Superintendent and favor Wall Street while allowing longer notice for withdrawal. The measure was laid over until tomorrow due to many Republicans' absence.

Tribune Albany Clark Williams State Banking Department Grady Fuller Wall Street Hooker Maade City of New York Fonda, Glove & Johnstown Railroad

Court tennis to boom at Tuxedo Park exhibition

Eustace H. Miles ex amateur court tennis champion of England and Peter Latham world champion visit Boyston and Tuxedo for a series of exhibition matches arranged by the Tuxedo Tennis and Racquet Club. Miles plays Latham Saturday March 21 with Jay Gould meeting Latham April 7 ahead of the national championship.

Tuxedo Park Eustace H. Miles England Peter Latham Atlantic Boyston Tuxedo Tuxedo Tennis and Miles Latham Jay Gould United States Gould New York

Pullman Car Leads Philadelphia to Savannah Race

Danville N C March 16 The Pullman car passed through here about thirty miles ahead of the Studebaker machine in the Philadelphia to Savannah race. The car ran well and the crew expect to reach Savannah in time for the races there on Wednesday and Thursday.

Danville N. C Pullman Studebaker Philadelphia Savannah

Notter wins four at City Park as Gault is disqualified

Notter rode four winners and a second from six mounts at New Orleans City Park. Dario won the steeplechase at 40 to 1 while Gault was disqualified for cutting the course. Notable finishes include Ketchemike, Good Luck, Arrow Swift and King's Daughter each taking victories for Notter's mounts.

New Orleans Notter City Park Track E. Dugan Ketchemike Good Luck Arrow Swift King’s Daughter Dario Gault T. Rae Elizabeth Harwood Nicol Tony W C. Koerner Silverton J. Lees Intervene Alice Joe Howell Inez Lister Miss Hapsburg Tom Holland Simcoe Bird of Prey Speight Darto Hughes Pete Vinegar Wilton Dr. Logan Sebel Bluster Moongold Pretitbie Bank Holiday Roxy B Secom Ecourer Tserling iNotte Financier Flynn Canada cLee Rhinestone Bamnda Kara Ley Rebel Queen Mystifier Stone Street Thoras Calhoun Florence N Thlekinns Lexington Lady Kercheval Lucky Mose Flynns Monsignor Communipaw Charles G. Gates George H. White Powers Terah Hen Sand Orena Samesaw Ansonia King's Daughter Lotus Eater Lee Chancellor Okenite Toscan Creel Quagga Cult Knight of Ivanhoe

Indoor Track and Field Meets Highlight Big Armory Night

The Athletic Club of Paris reps Silas H Jenkins and A van den Ende guest the 22d Regiment committee at the annual indoor meet at the armory on 68th street and Broadway. New events draw interest including an Australian bicycle pursuit race and an indoor three mile cross country run. Other clubs enter, with entry closes March 30, for the April 4 meet at the 69th Regiment armory. A spring games meet by the 13th Coast Artillery is set for Sumner and Jefferson in Brooklyn. Notables like Harry Hillman and Lawson Robertson vie for indoor records, while a 50 yard handicap and bicycle pursuit feature, plus a match relay between 224 and 23d regiments, promise a crowded program. Independent French car reaches Indianapolis en route to Paris from New York.

Silas H. Jenkins A. van den Ende Athletic Club of Paris 22D Regiment Athletic Association Armory 68Th Street Broadway Ith 22D America Amateur Athletic Union Catholic Athletic League The Military Athletic League 69Th Regiment Athletic Association Dominican Lyceum 69Th Regiment P. A. Maher Lexington Avenue D. J. Degnan East 65Th Street 13Th Coast Artillery Sumner and Jefferson Avenues Brooklyn Harry Hillman Lawson Robertson Robertson Haskins White Berker Sullivan

Wanderers and Shamrocks Ice Clash At St Nicholas Rink

Montreal teams Wanderers and Shamrocks meet tonight at St Nicholas Rink in a highly anticipated hockey clash. The well balanced duel is expected to draw a large crowd, capacity permitting.

Wanderers and Shamrocks Montreal St. Nicholas Rink

NYU Crew Rows In New Shell At Start Of Year

NYU coach E. 8. Connell led varsity rowers in a first outing this year using last year’s shell from Union Boat Club as the new shell from Commodore David Banks isn’t ready. Lineup included H. Van Bomel bow A. Young captain No 2 W Reynolda No 3 S Bernstein No 4 Cooney No 5 D Decker No 6 Marzo No 7 A Griffiths stroke Ackerman coxswain. Arthur Duffey visited University Heights for track training with thirty men reporting to Captain Johnson. Outdoor practice on Ohio Field starts Monday.

D. Decker Marzo A. Griffiths Ackerman Connell Arthur Duffey University Heights Captain Johnson Ohio Field

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