The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-07-19
BILLIARD CHAMPIONSHIP.
national Association FOrned-A TOur.
mnment go be hald AnnnnLIY.

mhnemt 40 De hF1U Annually.
The popularity that has been achieved by the
game OF billiards in this country mas led 10 the
formation o. national organ cation composed
OF such artists OF the "cnen as have won n do
cided Ieputaton for proficiency and expertness
IN that favOrlte pastime.
meeting OF the ''champo from various
sections ot the Union was held of the Metro
politan Hotel, in this city, on Monday, and an
as oclatlon was Organized, having in view the
promotion in every suitable and proper manner
of the interests oil what has now become am 1ne
Americans national game. The proceedings
OF the meeting were opened at O'Clock
=. M. Most OF the notable players from the
olnerent sections of the country were repre-
ssnted either IN person or by proxy. Among
the 'champions" present were Michael Phe.
ian, Esq. the renowned promoter OF the billiard
scle SCI nee nee IN this coqntryj bis business partner,
Mr. McDevitt, r. T. Ryall, Mr.. Foley, of Iii
nois, ana Mr. Daniels, OF Massachusetts,. The
chair was, on motion, taken BY Mr.. Hubbell,
The Chairman having thanked the meeting for
the honor conferred on him, explained the
object OF the gathering, and referred to the
beneficial influence which would follow the
establishment OF annual tournaments by which
proper spirit OF competition would be created
among all leading players.
.r.g THE RESOLUTIONS.
The following resolutions were then read and
unanimously approved:-
EesotUed, That we hei eby form an organization to
teI nown as the Association of the state and FRO
vlncia Billiard Champions Of America. The object
OF SAID association to no annual tournaments at
which by his skill Will be detignated the chanl ION
of ihe champions for the current year rhe parties
enttled ~ contest these counters are only ATE
and Prov ncial champions then actual possession
OF u e emblem OF such mplonship, and persons
who still hold Stafe Provincial cue, with the
honorary title of eX Champion.
ReSOcved, That the first annual tournament of
1856 be held IN New YORK City, during he month of
Septemb,l next
Resolved That it be played in accordance with
the rules established by the American Billiard Con-
RIess III 1868.
ResoiVso, That Committee of engagements and
Reception be appointed by the chair SAID com mlttee
10 CONSIST oil three persons; ana fur her. that there
be selected by ballot one to act as manager and
ResoIUed hat all the detn OF arranging for the
tournament be placed IN the hands OF this committee
and the SAID manager vita power to act
Resotued That the prizes in the first tourna uent
be tour in number First, 10 the winner of the
greatest number OF games w,ln the title OF "Cham.
plon OF the champions of 1855 " second, to the
winner of tie grea est numOer OF games.
Third to the person making TIE best general AVERAGE
Fourth, TO tie person making The highest run. But
in no case can two prizes De aware to the same in
divldual.
committee was then appointed TO carry out
the object of the above resolutions consisting
of Mir. Hubbell (the chairman), Mr.. Daniels,
Mr.. Foley, and Mr.. Gavltt, after which the meet
ing adjourned, subject to the call of the
chair.-Net1 York Aeoos.