The sun., 1893-10-24

Wersen Uuifarf Lovers Brnvcd the ne
rassts - EsioS the Exhihitiens.
II must bs considered tribute to John
Robsrts. Jr, the English champion. that ~
many ss half hundred billiard lovers braved
the eyclonio weather OF yesterday afternoon
10 attend his farewell performances 10
America They took place in the Madison
square Garden Music Hall A pretty girl In
black. with neat bonnet. travelled through
tho driving storm and took aseat in the dress
circle. The weather behaved in very shabby
war to the Briton. considering that his visit
has done much to bene1t billiard interests
here and has particularly improved the stand
ing OF the game OF pool
The games yesterday afternoon were q
double treat They afforded billiard lovers a
chance to see English billiards. both the ALI
in" and the spot barred" variety They also
permitted the public to view the skill OF the
pool champion. Alfredo De Orc. at the billiard
stroke Like all left-handed players who play
any kind Of game at all. no is htrong at bill
lizards. II was q comparatively new game for
him though. and Roberts conceded him 800
points In 500 at each style OF game. Tho men
played the spot In stroke first De Orc got
within Of his required 200. and then Roberts.
H sa tie e nc With x. ssStsss
Tho score.
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be oro-s co % 10 aa o. o. 81. a. te O. bs=
:s sssssssss 81. s. o.: z: 9ss s '''
Champion Roberts ratified OF some Of his
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AZ. TS.o IsSsSns woman In black sat tho display
EsD.r,s-a 81, %. O. saa AG ia a. O. 81. s7o oo
p = osSIS ss; f.Sos io ,soa. 20 % 10 60 90.
8 saB; 8: S;s ess '''''
The outragsola weather, again ruined ns the
srts's nns play nor did 4 keop away Mss. HOB.
s.Ts. org SSs % .sols a s hsss va. E,
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In the second game. Roberts's most notable
performances was scoring A Of the, white ball
BE had made Il bsiore til the % other baii was % lost
Ps p oS iSS sss nsss
Dlay. q little PIT De ORC got within5 of game
Rppleuded with great enthusiasm. The score:
nobsris1, go g 2 40 !: ss; 2b; W es. a. s2.5ol;
pe Oro-o. Ic. rs. 8. y, so. 4. 26. O. 7S=1e5+30o
Ais 4 ebs 4. De 9so 10 oa
Mafksr-h. ID. sconsld
In the afternoon scores above, De Oro's score
. given without his handicap allowance. In
he evening SPORES his handicap ts allowed In
he total but his average 10 reokonel from
hs aotuai number Of points made
between George Slosson OF the big Three"
u billiards. and Maurice DAILY. the inventor Of |
he celebrated billiard goggles" game DAILY |
'ut on his enormous goggles. and won the |
cad It wns the regulation game Of American |
4-ipoh balk line oarrom. instead OF the Eng
ish billiards. The cushions were heavy and |
made the game drag. DAILY and his goggles had |
! about all their own way for time. Both men |
nade ornate carroms occasionally. Then |
he Student woke up. and in Q neat run Of |
q passed the expert with the giant goggles. |
10 to 172. There was applause plenty for |
he spurt Maurice and his goggles finished |
ho game right after that 200 to 176. The |
core:
Rs.s:ss.s RR:ss g. 4 Is F. ss 5e 81 H. ss.ifs ss-fS1
Ayeragss-Dsiy. 2o siosson. 1869.
Marksr-Badd sconeId.
Roberts calls for home Tomorrow with his
'ife and daughter. Do oro will probably 90
} London next March for return match at |
ool.