The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-03-19
Billiards-Rudolphe VS.. Jamison.

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We find the following interesting account of
the late match between Jamison, the champi-
on Of the Pacific Coast, and Rudolphe, the
champion Of America, played III Sacramento
on the l4th.- In the play, Rudolphe made
763 and Jamison LOOP. Our people will re-
member Jamison, who was in Elko last Spring
and Summer: ID 3 .t..H.# .a..
Since Rudolphe beat Deery in San Francis
co for the championship of America, the bill
lizard fever has extended from the Bay and
broken out in its most yirulent form in the
capital city hence the announcement that
the present possessor Of the diamond cue, won
by his own prowess, after an exciting contest
was TO appear at the Metropolitan Theater in
his fayorite character, drew together "A large
audience of the lovers Of this most fascinating
Of games.
At the Theater an excellent carom table,
without pockets, had been set up in the par
quote, upon which the cues OF the contestants
reposed-Jamisons loosely and careessy, in
true California style; while Rudolphe's were
neatly encased in green bng made tO hold
them and preserve them carefully as Ole Bull
protects his "old cremorne."
Rudolphe. the champion Of America was
first introduced. He is dnpper little French
man, with jet black hair, dark gray eyes, long
blnck Dundrenry side whiskers, thin nous
tache, dresses in plain neat suit of black
brOadcloth cut in the latest style, sports n
heavy watch, chain and seal. and displays
upon his left hand magnificent diamond
ring, which glittcrs aud sparklcs with dazzling
brightness whenever he makes "A rest for his
cue. When introduced he bows TO the audi
'cnce with the pOiteness Of n French dancing
MINISTER, for which Cor French barbcr) he
would naturally be taken for at first sight.
Having drawn his cues carefully from the
green bag aforesaid, and deposited them upon
the table, he appeared i'll nj ease, aud whis-
pered to the master Of ceremonies, which
.functionaTy made the announcement that Mr..
Hudolphe desired 10 take his coat off, il it
would not be offensive To the audience, and
upon receiving assurances from ayery side
that he might peel himself" he stripped his
tight little frock from his back in tho twink
ling of an eye, and was in "fghting costume.
Jamison came stalking i'll Immediately after
and was introduced AS 4 matter Of FORM for
in his cIs0 no Introduction was necessary.
His lank, oadnrcrous, galmt Ynnkee-likc
physique was recognized in moment. He
looked so like n mammoth billiard enc that
ono instincuvely expected to see Rudolphc
pick him up 10y the neck, and make u carom
with the toes of his boots Jnmison is not
pretty, but he can play billiards. lie looks so
awkward and clumsy that his delicate shots
and skillful manipulntiOns are the more sur.
prising, FOR one would naturally expect TO see
thvNc ipilS HttHS uIlNtnV tne bhllS hrounu the
table with muscular force, instead of touching
them so dolicatoly that the click of the ivo.
ries could barely DO heard in the hushed still,
s ness
For the information of billiard "sharps, y
and amateurs as we'll, we publish the score
which was rs follows: ..'. .... ......
damison FIRST shot) "a, 2, 3. 3, o, 3, 0, ,, O.
az, o. IA, o, "a, 90, 0, ~, 10, 81, Q, 0, 81, o
IA, o, ~, IL, 80, 0, o, 0, 63, 81, 3, 90, "a
Total, 1902. ''. ...'.
Rudolphe--O, 81, 48, o, ?, 3, 3, IL, 0, 0, O.
q. >, o. NJ, ~, 3. 4, 9, &c, AZ, o, III. 3, 60, o
U, ", 3, o, 100, 30. o. 0. Total. 7G3.
Jamisons average, ~ 1918; Rudolphos 8 nv
erage, 81 1886 s.si .'..H
hudolphc complimented Jamison upon hi
success, declared that Jamisou was n splendiC
payer and could play with the best mon II
tne conntry-to which sentiment the audi
Sncc responded with prolonged applause, AM
samson bowed his acknowledgment Tn
entertainment was excellent. and 10 love
M M ne game 1t wns fascinating in tho extreme
we nope that game may be made up he
@een the two champions, and DO played II
caeramonto. that shall cali out the best effort
ana most earnest oIortions of both Sacra
I"rn.o in Wili certainly give them fair play, an,
nBe ana appreciativo audience. F.. .'
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