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Newspaper

New York Tribune

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1908

Page

15

College gridiron action across East today

Midweek football lineup features Princeton Fordham in a key test and Annapolis Navy facing Maryland. Yale reshuffles including Goebel to guard and Burch watching practice as Coy assumes captaincy. Harvard scrimmage shows weak defense against heavy scrub backs while Princeton scrimmages with both varsity and scrub players amid signal practice and injuries.

Princeton Yale Fordham Bronx Ambherst Tigers Annapolis Naval Academy University of Maryland Middies Harvard Exeter New Haven N. J Ellsworth Ume Bard McCrohan Fiegenspan Cunningham Dillon Cambridge Mass Gilbert Fish McKay McGuire Burr Navy Cutler uaneNee Crowley White Corbett Varsity

Rector Will Not Retire as Virginia Track Leader

Charlottesville dispatch reports there is no truth to claims of James A. Rector retiring from track. Rector will again coach Virginia during the coming season as negotiations proceed for dual meets with Princeton and other colleges.

Charlottesville James A. Rector Virginia Flyer Rector Virginia Princeton

Remons and Casamajor Capture Brooklyn Lawn doubles crown

In the final round for the doubles championship John C. Remons and Robert Casamajor defeated last year’s champions W. L. Pate and F. H. Sanborn in straight sets to win the title. In the consolation singles A. E. Burchard beat Weston Williams 6 1 4

Brooklyn Lawn Tennis Club John C. Remons Robert Casamajor W. L. Pate F. H. Sanborn A. E. Burchard Weston Willams

Indoor skating season opens at St Nicolas Rink on October 31

The indoor skating season begins this winter at the St Nicholas Rink on West street with improvements completed. All principal hockey teams in the amateur and intercollegiate leagues will play there, continuing a practice of several seasons.

St. Nichoas Westth Street

Intercity Trotting on Speedway Matinee Race

The Speedway hosts an intercity trotting and pacing matinee featuring top New York light harness horses racing four half mile events against rivals from Boston and Philadelphia. The best two of three format will decide the meet.

New York Boston Philadelphia

Adam the horse nets big price in France sale

Andrew Miller of Newcastle Stable reports Adam sold in France for 8000 dollars at Empire City track. He notes Adam cost 65000 then and claims stud fees reached 27000 while 60 weanlings sold for 9000. Millstream Stud holds eight more weanlings and four mares tied to the stallion, with a total sale value around 97400 for the mares. Horses shipped abroad due to racing unrest here.

Andrew Miller Newcastle Millstream Adam France Empire City Tom Welsh Welsh Miller

Jockeys Questioned Over Belmont Park Race

Following Belmont Club chairmanship remarks that Fair Play was not beaten on merit, stewards opened an investigation at Windsor Arcade. Jockey Lee and Notter, rider of Frank Gill, were questioned. Notter was asked to return for further hearing. No formal statement was issued by press time.

August Belmont Jockey Club Fair Play Belmont Park J. L. McGinnis Frank Gill Windsor Arcade Lee Notter

Latonia Jockey Club License Revoked In Kentucky

Lexington, Oct 20 The Kentucky State Racing Commission revoked the Latonia Jockey Club license during the fall meeting for violating commission rules by avoiding pari mutuel machines and returning to old style bookmakers. Manager John Hachmeister said the club will fight, predicting an injunction and a long court battle that could end racing in the state.

Lexington Latonia Jockey Club State Racing Commission John Hachmeister Commission

Ryall Sets Speed Record in Vanderbilt Cup Practice

James B. Ryall in the Matheson car broke the Vanderbilt Cup 23.45 mile course record with a 21 minute run, averaging 67 mph, on his first day with the racer. New lap times by Florida, Keene, Luttgen, Robertson, and others are noted as cars practice ahead of the event. Parking arrangements for race days are outlined by the Vanderbilt Cup Commission with three classes and ticket details.

James B. Ryall Matheson Herbert Lytle Isotta Ryall Ryan Jim Florida Harry Payne Whitney Pouget Foxhail P. Keene Mercedes Luttgen William K. Vanderbilt George Robertson Knox Dennison Bourque Acme Cyrus Petschke Thomas Lewis Strang Garden City Hicksville Long Island Father McLaughlin St. Ann's Church Hoboken Hicksville Plains Vanderbilt Cup Commission Grandstand Parkway Fifth Avenue

MISS PHIPPS PUT OUT IN GOLF AT CHEVY CHASE EVENT

The report covers a women’s national golf championship round at Chevy Chase where top players including Miss Margaret Curtis and Miss Fanny C. Osgood advance. Notable results include Miss Curtis defeating Miss Anita Phipps 3 up and 2 to play and Miss Bishop beating Miss Dorothy Robinson 5 up and 3 to play amid a field with Massachusetts and Philadelphia survivors.

Tribune Washington Margaret Curtis Boston Georgiana Bishop Brooklawn Harriet Curtis Fanny C. Osgood Brookline Mary B Anita Phipps Springfield Miss Curtis Miss Phipps Miss Bishop Dorothy Robinson Rochester Polhemus G. H. Converse Caleb F. Fox Philadelphia Elizabeth Porter Fox Miss Griscom M. W. Phelps the Country Club James E. Kinney Richmond Bestounty Mollie Adams Wollaston Grace Keyes Concord Georgiana Bishop Rochester Country Club Margaret Curtin Essex Country Springfield Country Club Oakley Fanny Osgood Grace Semple St. Louis T. H. Pothemus Richmond County George H. Converse Brae Burn Co. M. Work Huntington County

Motor boat sport to be run by American club

S M Butler of the Automobile Club of America announced a cable from the International Association of Yachting Automobile naming the AAC as its representative in America. The move gives the club governing authority over international motor boat races in the United States and aims to establish uniform rules for races nationwide. The motor boat division, led by Dave Hennen Morris, will coordinate with more than four hundred yachtsmen including Lord Northcliffe Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt William K. Vanderbilt Jr. and J. H. Flag, among others.

S. M. Butler Automobile Club of America International Association of Yachting Automobile Yacht Clubs Automobile Clubs Great Britain France Germany Italy America Thal International Motor Boat Races Dave Hennen Morris Dieppe United States Lord Northcliffe Cornelius Vanderbilt Frederick G. Bourne Wilson Marshall J. Adolph Mollenhauer Elbridge T Gerry William K. Vanderbilt, Jr Arthur C. Bostwick C. Oliver Iselin Harry Payne Whitney Lewis Nixon Edwin D. Morgan Charles G. Gates R. A. C. Smith Dr. W. Seward Webb F. Plant C. K. G. Billings J. H. Flag

Rumors Of Triple Wedding On Floating Hotel

Reports from the Jacob Stamler floating hotel at Sedgwick Street and the East River describe a planned triple wedding next month. Miss Anna Burkhardt says she is already married to Thomas Young, while husband Brewster, N. Y. resident, awaits home. Bessie Scone and H F Keenan were said to wed within a fortnight, but confirmation was lacking. Owner Arbuckle plans $100 gifts to each couple.

Jacob Stamler Sedgwick Street East River Anna Burkhardt Thomas Young 21St Street Pier Manhattan Deep Sea Hotel Mr. Arbuckle

New Rules for Power Boats Hour Meeting at Waldorf Astoria

James S. Clarkson, Surveyor of the Port of New York, will attend a crucial American Power Boat Association meeting at the Waldorf Astoria tomorrow night to seek member views on proposed rule amendments including Rule X guiding challenges for the Gold Challenge Cup won by Dixie IH this year.

James S. Clarkson New York American Power Boat Association Waldorf-Astoria Clarkson North America Dixie IH

Automobiles Follow the Hounds at Meadow Brook Hunt

In Hempstead Long Island a Meadow Brook Hunt Club run drew about thirty automobiles with no carriages. One rider Mrs Gordon Hughes tumbled at a fence but was unhurt and finished with the field alongside Mrs Frederick Swift Harry S Page Henry Godfrey Beverley Robinson Malcolm Stevenson Rene La Montagne H V Bell and H M Earle. A prior request to ban automobiles to protect horses is noted as outdated.

Rene la Montagne H. V. Bell H. M. Earle

Chicago Cubs rout Detroit in Terre Haute exhibition game

In Terre Haute on October 20 a large crowd watched the Chicago National League club defeat the Detroit American League team 7 to 1. Brown received a silver service from Terre Haute fans, honoring his home city. Cobb of Detroit led with four singles in four at bats. Batteries Brown Overall and Marshall for Chicago. Mullen Willets and Thomas for Detroit.

Terre Haute Ind Chicago Brown Tyrus Cobb Detroit RH. E Renee Assha Way Overall Marshall Mullen Willets Thomas

Holloway Brothers to Sell Stables After Madison Square Show

Sidney Holloway and Harry Holloway, longtime figures in horse show circles, announced they will sell their stables immediately after the upcoming horse show at Madison Square Garden next month.

Sidney Holloway Harry Holloway Madison Square Garden

Saved from Burial Alive in Ellis Kansas

A doctor who doubted the death of Mrs. Thomas Chapman prevented her burial. The 60 year old woman, thought to have died from heart disease, was revived after being removed from the coffin. She is expected to recover.

Ellis Kan Thomas Chapman

Two Men Believed Drowned Off Rockport

The 35 foot auxiliary geodene boat found submerged off Rockport Mass today likely holds Charles W. Johnson and Henry Lee of Beachmont who left for Portland last night. Captain Johnson owned the boat and fished. A suitcase with Henry Leo’s card was found aboard. No word from either man at their homes.

Boston Rockport Mass Charles W. Johnson Henry Lee Beachmont Portland Johnson Henry Leo Peart Avenue Captain Johnson Leo Torday

Buffalo Has $300000 Fire Blackens Main block

A major blaze in Buffalo tonight caused about 300000 in damage to a business block bounded by Main Washington North Division and South Division streets. The fire started in A C Bidwell s wallpaper shop on Washington street and spread through to Main street as smoke and flames poured from the roof before the first engine arrived. Fire crews fought back flames with twenty nine engines and flooded every basement, sparing the block from total destruction.

Buffalo Main Washington North Division South Division Streets Washington Street A. C. Bidwell Bidwell Main Street

Waynesburg Bank Failure Probed by Justice Dept Officials

The Department of Justice sent E. W. Lawrence and Stanley W. Finch to Waynesburg Pennsylvania to probe the Farmers and Drovers National Bank collapse. They confer with U S District Attorney Dunkle as depositors press for prompt prosecution of former cashier J B F Reinhard.

Pittsburg Stanley W. Finch Department of Justice Washington United States Dunkle National Bank of Waynesburg Bonaparte E. W. Lawrence Penn Farmers and Drovers’ National Bank J. B. F. Reinhard Roosevelt Department

Perry Belmont Fights Fire at Hempstead Home

Fire broke out last night in August Belmont's Hempstead Long Island home during a local opera performance. Perry Belmont O W Bird and Miss Tiffany were seated near a fireplace when smoke appeared from between the chimney and ceiling. Grooms helped pour water down the chimney without effect until Chief Benett arrived and cut a ceiling hole to reach smoldering beams. The blaze was extinguished by a hand extinguisher and water, with damage around 200 dollars, mainly from water used before the volunteers arrived.

Belmont Hempstead Long Island Perry Belmont O. W. Bird Miss Tiffany Frederick Benett

Harriman Elected to St. Joseph & Grand Island Board

E H Harriman was elected to succeed W T Van Brunt on the directorate of the St Joseph and Grand Island Railway. Van Brunt resigned recently as president after an alleged difference of opinion with Harriman. Directors will meet about November 1 to elect a president. any board member is eligible.

the Tribune St. Joseph H. Harriman W. T. van Brunt St. Joseph & Grand Island Railway van Brunt Road Harriman

Pittsburg Fender Tests Open With Public Streetcar Fenders

The New York Public Service Commission led by Chairman Willcox opens a two week public test of streetcar fenders and wheel guards at Pitcairn on a Westinghouse supplied mile track. seventy two tests are planned per fender with sixty different fenders represented attracting observers from across the country. Rumor says human beings may be used in trials.

Pittsburg Tribune New York Public Service Commission Willcox Pitcairn Westinghouse Electric Company

Thaw to Stay Here as Writ Dismissed in Pittsburgh

Federal Judge James Young quashed the writ seeking Harry K Thaw to testify in Dr Wilson bankruptcy proceedings in Pittsburg. Thaw remains confined at Matteawan. deposition could be taken there if needed. Thaw’s counsel plans an appeal to the United States Circuit Court of Appeals.

Pittsburg Archhbald Scranton Lamb c New York State Hospital Matteawan Harry K. Thaw United States James Young Thaw Bartletts United States Court Dr. Wilson

Arbuckle Fleet Sails To Aid United States Cruiser Yankee

The first two vessels of John Arbuckle’s wrecking flotilla sailed from Brookling yesterday after an 18 hour windstorm delay. The fleet includes the wrecking steamer Hielen Field tugboats McAllister Brothers John Harlan North America the wrecking derrick Lottie and Rose, commanded by Captain Jim McAllister. Wiliam Wotherspoon handles the wrecking apparatus on the Yankee. Arbuckle, at 05 Clinton Avenue Brooklyn, now in Newport, envisions air compressors and watertight hatches enabling rapid hull repairs to save tonnage in war and peace.

John Arbuckle United States Yankee Brooking MccAllister McAllister Brothers John Harlan North America Hielen Field Lottie Rose

Brooklyn Officers Found Guilty and Dismissed

William Thompson and Vance G Lavender of Fort Hamilton police precinct Brooklyn were found guilty of an unjustified arrest in the Grace Cullen Shore Road attack case. Deputy Police Commissioner Baker ordered their dismissal yesterday. Cullen and Edward J Morrisey alleged the officers followed them on Shore Road and arrested Morrisey for no reason after which Cullen said she was attacked. The officers claimed they acted to protect property from alleged trespass by the couple.

Lane Winslow Yonkers Empire City W. Roberts Justice Bischoff James Russell Soley Empire City Racing Association Pinkertoons Spooner Notasulga Squire Arusee Arasee Gowan King Cobalt Monfort Notter Gretna Green Burgher Whitney Burgomaster Black Mary Dolly Spanker Beauclerc Son Salvator Saylor Sumter Royal Captive McCarthy Killcreen William Thompson Vance G. Lavender Fort Hamilton Brooklyn Grace Cullen Shore Road Baker Miss Cullen Edward J. Morrisey Bay Ridge Morrisey

Luerssen Ordered Dismissed From Police Force

Carl H. Luerssen Brooklyn police officer was dismissed by Deputy Commissioner Baker after a trial on a charge of assault and extortion arising from a past incident with an Italian. He argued that no witnesses were present. If Commissioner Bingham does not overturn the ruling, he will not face trial for violating the rule against liquor business by a police officer.

Carl H. Luerssen Brooklyn Baker Asault Luerssen Bingham

State Health Commissioner Seeks Patchogue Cooperation

Dr. Eugene H. Porter, state health commissioner, sent a representative to Patchogue Long Island yesterday to ensure quarantine and general vaccination requirements are followed. He expressed confidence local authorities would cooperate to prevent a smallpox outbreak and said drastic measures would be avoided unless necessary.

Eugene H. Porter Patchogue Long Island Pateaogue Porter

Lytton Breaks Shoulder Blade In Training Accident

George Lytton millionaire secretary of the Tinais A retic Club fractured his shoulder blade tonight during wrestling practice for a proposed boxing match with Anthony J. Drexel-Biddle of Philadelphia. Lytton had agreed to meet Biddle for the amateur U S championship and had been training for several weeks. Biddle, also a millionaire, had gained prominence months ago in a bout with Philadelphia Jack O Brien.

Chicago George Lytton Tinais Aretic Club Anthony J. Drexel-Biddle Philadelphia United States Lytten Biddle Jack” O' Brien

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