The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-05-09
THE BILLIARD TOURNAMENT.

Rudclphe Defeats Snyder and Foster.
The tournament was resumed yesterday at Irving
Hail. the contestants in the afternoon being Ru-
dolphe and Snyder. Throughout the play was very
indifferent, the highest made by either not en-
ceedlng 100. n was understood, however. that
Snyder was indisposed, and his defeat by Rudophe
not surprising. But few brilliant strokes were
made during the game which was pretty even until
toward the close. Rudolphe finally won by 2s6
points.
In the evening large assembIage congregated at
the Hall to witness the game between Rudophe and
Foster. Perhaps no contest since the commence
ment of the tournament created more interest," being
one most anxiously looked forward to. II was by
far the prettest and most closely contested for al
though no extraordinary runs were made, the play
was infinitely superior to almost any that has vet
second prize was perhaps the only motive
was we'll Known that the contesa nn were re not
Dy any means the most friendly rivals. AT times
there was burst of i'll feeling from some Of the
spectators but the good taste and manlness OF the
majority had the effect OF queng any vulgar ebull-
tons. Truth to say, Rudolphe had a good share OF
friendly faces on his side, and though occasional
hiss marred the harmony that otherwise prevailed,
ne played with less demOnstratvenesS than usually
characterizes his exhibitions. The play throughout
was marked by remarkable steadiness. the com.
led of without effect, yet leaving the
balls pretty safe Rudolphe was equally I'M
successful, ana roster, IN resumlng play, broke
the ice with carefully played GO. His
opponent scored Is in his next innings but.Foster
running 90 placed him over 100 in advance OF Ru-
dophe. The runs Immediately succeeding were
small until Rudolphe, by excellent play. made 1876,
the score then being Rudolphe 20s Foster 179.
After this Rudolphe managed to keep slightly ahead.
At the fourteenth inning, however, Foster assumed
the lead, his score then being 2sS, and that of R-
dolphe 27l. Up to the present The play had been
most careful on both SIDES, the greatest caution and
Judgment being vigorously observed. Ii was indeed
difficult to state who was playing the better, but
''safety was evidently the order OF both. RudOlphe
again got to the fore by some steady play YET there
was comparatively little difference until 400 points
had been made by both. The game appeared to be
contested. Foster however, playing with much
ease and confidence, in contradistinction TO
the Of his
innings being Foster 7Ol, Rudolphe $50, the
announcement of which was greeted with loud
with GOODNESS he had not yet exhibited, made 100 in
capital STYLE which materially altered the aspect of
dophe encouraged by the very best of good luck.
Foster then made Go; but Rudolphe, again resuming
play, gathered the balls beautifully, did he
separate them until he contributed Is to his
score, now being $50, and that of Foster 765,
which the latter augmented by 81 his ball
uniucKhy gong INTO the pocket when there
terest IN the game momentarily increased as the
players progressed, and while Rudolphes mercurial
less appeared to have many friends, who did not
fail to bestOw upon him many hearty tokens Of APP
prODatlOn. a Splenulu run OF VI KuuOlpne turned
the scales considerably making the score
Rudolphe, 935; Foster 500. Foster then made AZ,
but through little carelessness missed an easy
carrom after which Rudolphe made u, the balls
acting most friendly in his regard. Foster
obtained As, and Rudolphe following scored 3D.
Here, unfortunately, dssension arose. Foster
claimed that Rudophe had played a push shot,
whereat the latter became very much excited. Some
confusion ensued, but upon Mr.. Pheap appealing to
play was quietly resumed. After few unimportant
innings the game was called-Rudophe, l,001
Foster, 914. The latter missed, and upon Rudophe
again resuming he nursed the balls nicely for some
time, displaying much judgment and activity, and
finally scored l02, for which he received a round of
appreciation. Misses on both sides followed, but
Rudophe continuing to run 102 matters began to
look very much in his favor. Towards the latter
portion OF the game Foster struggled against hard
gradually crept up. At the fitieth inning he made
run Of 49, which brought him near the goal
his opponent being over $50 points behind. A
run of So brought Fosters score TO l,0s5 The next
two runs by Rudolphe were and Is, while Fosters
were two threes, which made him l,09l. Rudolphe
had then but 16 TO win, and having got the balls
neatly together ne accomplished the task in his
peculiar style defeating Foster by 100 points, amid
tremendous cheers. Rudolphe is consequently entl-
tied to the second prize IN the tournament. Deery
having won the cue. Snyder and Foster have yet
TO contend for third prize.
The following is the score:-
Rudolphe-0, Is, o, g. 0, 3, "a, I, 156. 0, 49, g. "a
30, a. A. 102. 3, g. 3, o. 81, 3, O. H. o, Is, B. B.
15O 3, 90, II, IL, SO, o, 8, 3, lo2 0, r. o. G.
6, 3, 15-l, 200.
Foster-O 60 30 "a, J. l, o. 12 49, q, /, g. o, 81. g.
o. 10. rs, 4s, Is, 49, Is co. o, H. IS g. g. ST. 90 49,
81 l5 AZ 45, o. 81 Q, 3, 3, 49, log, D. 3, D. l, o. o.