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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-17
A HOT DAY FOR THE GOLFERS
OPENING or LARGE TOURNAMENT ON THE


OPENING OF LARGE TOURNAMENT ON THE
LINKS AT LAKEWOOD
Lakewood, n. j., April 16 (SpeciaD.-The first big
golf tournament Of the year opened to-day on the
links OF the Lakewood Club In the presence Of q
large number Of spectators. The heat was excess
sive and was the only barrier to an otherwise ap-
propriate golfng day
The attraction for to-day and tomorrow Is the
match play OF eighteen holes for an elegant cup
given by the Laure-in- the-Pines.
The end OF the preliminary round left the contest
as follows: W II. Crittenden beat Walker. up. 8
to play; w. X. Crttenden beat Tappan. up. to
play; Stockly beat Schwartz. up, 3 to play; Wall
thew beat Weeks by default; Tying beat Knapp. l
up: Leeds beat Elliot. up: Trevor beat Knapp.
up: Bohen beat Murdoch. up. to play; Lynch
beat Kerr. up. 6 to play
The results Of the second round were: r. Y.
Kerr defeated Murphy, up. to play; Mitchell de-
feated Abbott, up, to play; Sands defeated w
H. Crittenden. up, to play; Tying defeated
Stockly. up. to play: Bohen defeated W. r.
Crittenden up; Leeds defeated Nalthew. up
4 to play; Lynch defeated Trevor, 10 holes, up
Morey beat Yard, up 4 to play.
The pairs for to-morrow's play are: Lynch VS.
Leeds Sands Mitchell Kerr vs. Morey' and
Tying Bohlen.
Yesterday Lynch lowered his own record for the
links Of 50 by making the eighteen holes IN o.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-17
THE LEAGUE SEASON OPENED
LITTLE INTEREST IN BASEBALL MANI
TESTED HERE.
THE NETWORK TEAM PLAYS ITS FIRST GAME
AT THE POLO GROUNDS ON TUESDAY
ENTHUSIASM OVER BROOK
LYN'S VICTORY.

ENTHUSIASM OVER BROOK
LYNs VICTORY
The National League baseball championship
was formally opened yesterday and probably
less interest manifested In this city than has
been the case for many years. The manner In
which the affairs OF the New-York Club have been
conducted has caused many OF the stanchest friends
OF baseball In this city to turn to other things for
relaxation and enjoyment. The local season Will
open at Harlem next Tuesday. but two or three de-
feats at Washington Will not to help make
the opening here any too enthusiastic or enjoyable.
Over in Brooklyn healthier condition OF affairs
exists. and the liveliest interest has been felt In
the doings OF the team which will represent that
city in the championship battles The good news
from Baltimore that the Bridegrooms had won the
first game Of the season from the champion Orioles
was flashed over the wires about o'clock. and 1t
spread through Brooklyn with lightning rapidty.
The victory wac discussed In clubs in public con-
veyances and the streets last night, and every
loyal citizen across the Bridge shook hands with
his neghbor upon the slightest provocaton.
That the Brooklyn team will make a good showing
In the championship seems assured. The team
has been strengthened materially. and with the good
management that the team is sure TO have. II ought
to have little trouble in finishing ahead OF the team
on this side OF the river STILL baseball Is peculiar
game. and while the above is the opinion OF most OF
the bestposted critics In the neig.,porhood. It does
necessarily follow that such condition OF ar
fairs will result. St. II the Brooklyn team should
play the better game. many people will prefer to
dive into the hot and dusty Harlem Hollow to
witness Croker's curiosites Then. again the aver.
age follower OF sports in New-York will not relish
for long the idea OF paying rs cents to witness @-
The games yesterday attracted large crowds. the
results being follows:
brooklyn q. baltimore g. chicago T. louisville 2.
Boston T. Philadelphia 3. 81. Louis 3. Cleveland 2.
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SENATORS oUrPLAY NETWORK.

Washington. April 1.-the baseball season OF 1886
was opened auspciously for the Washington Club.
they winning from NewYork by better al-around
work. Geason's two low throws and Carks Wild
pitch In the fifth inning allowed five runs eventually
to be scored. There was crowd present numbering
800 people and they filed every seat IN the GROUNDS
The day was Just the kind for a spirited game the
thcr being warm enough to loosen the kinks in
the players arms. Abbey made some remarkable
catches. his total being eight put outs De Montre-
vile and Rogers also played a phenomenal game
While fewer hits are registered against Clark than
Mercer the latter pitched the better game. as ne
ala moi give base on balls while Clark gave three
and hit a man. Hurst's decision was received WITH
ont ohiec,ion. The
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much needed revision Of the curriculum. for both.
Stephen H. Olin said that while he did not per-
sonally know from practical experience what the
from those who had spent a great deal OF their
time In studying the matter he had gained enough
He said that many Of the teachers had been fright
ened into believing that they would lose their posi-
urging the teachers to protect themselves and their
rights which It was alleged, the present bill sought
Mr.. DIN said that the Capitalization Of power
was the one object Of the bill that 1t was hoped
tai to that class of men who would make the ward
trustees only the political catspaw Of the party to
which they might belong.
CHILDREN KEPT OUT OF THE SCHOOLS.
School Commissioner Charles Buckley Hubbel
said that for years he had been a member
Of the Board Of Education and that it was his opin-
ion that the bill was the best one that could be had
ct this time. He accused Commissioner Stauss of
vaciaton In the matter Of the reconstruction OF
the schools Mr.. Hubbell said that he knew of in
stances where the trustees directly responsible
for the fact that many OF the children were to-day
The trustees. he said, were superior to the Com
missioners and he was In favor Of the bin because
land, Chicago and other Western cities. Mr. Hubbell
said were far in advance of this metropolis so far
Commissioner Jacob "; Mack. who spoke next.
6a the should be %u
be the first step in movement that is much needed
act that the trustees do that the Board of Educa-
ton did not do again.
The Mayor will give another hearing on Saturday
afternoon at o'clock, for the school teachers.
The following letter received from Commits
sioner Charles Strauss:
TO the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir In the report Of my address before the Mayor.
school reform. contained in your Issue Of this
date you state that made certain illusions to the
Rev. DR.. Macarthur. not only did not mention
DR.. MacArthur's name, but did not even alude TO
him. directly or indirectly, / did not have him in
mind CHARLES STRAUSS.
New-York. April 16 1896.
The Tribune regets that there should have been
misapprehension as to whom Commissioner Strauss
referred in his speech at the Mayors School bill
hearing on Wednesday. II the impression.
however, among number Of those who listened to
Mr. Stauss's remaks that he alluded to DR.. Mac
Arthur They mistaken as to the real mean
Ing of that part OF Commissioner Strauss remarks.
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OTHER GAMES YESTERDAY.

phcado,nh,a April 1.-THE opening game OF the
season here to-day between the Boston lana fhi'-
adeIphla teams was witnessed by 5000 persons. the
largest crowd that was on the grounds OF the
,oco, foam The visitors played the better game
in the field and at the bat. and won Additional IN
terest was added to the occasion by the Initial APP
pearance the respective clubs OF Mash Tha
ia1 Phadeiphia player (Hamilton). who was traded
FOR Nash was largely In evidence IN inc game ne
scoring three OF the visiting teams seven runs. Inc
score:
Boston %: ;..:.::.:: ...:::S 9 9 %
o,r, n.aeShs and Ssn.. T.ya
and Clements Umpire-Lynch.
Louisville April l6-The largest crowd that ever
gathered at the baseball park saw Chicago defeat
Louisville In the first championship game OF ,ne
se.son this afternoon. 1t is estimated that loco
.onIo were present The city officials came down
- the mark on gayly decorated cars. and Mayor
George D. Todd pitched the first ball across tine
plate Chicago won t he game by gy na anse TrSby
and Ryan Both scored In the first inning ana
then I: rosS sp hfee on
Dagger singles by LANCE and Ryan and Frasess
wd throw louisville could do nothing with Friends
chicago ;,,: ;.........::::::::.:, 9 -
s.1c .oqis''i and R'ds.
and Warner Umpire-wedman.
Cincinnati. April 1s.-1t was an ideal day for
~ the National League season between Pttspurg
and Cincinnati, 1000 OF whom were women There
was a street parade before the game with brass
hand accompaniment. OF the game. little can be
said The visitors outplayed the home team al
every point and found Rhines just to Their liking
Fisher who relieved Rhines In the eghth inning
Jared little better Hawley, though hit freey' re-
ceiyed almost perfect support. Score:
I EI.,.sa.s ....::::::S 1888 81
c,nn,pna,i q BatteresEiIawiey and Merritt: Rhines.
Eisher and Peitz. Umpire-Emsic
ST. Louis April ia perfect day ana inc CieVe-
onds for an attraction drew H. baseball admirers
% snortsman's Park for the opening game to-day.
sharon and DeIehanty were the only new men on
the Cleveland nine. The locals played cross II
short and Latham at third their new men, breit-
enstein had better support than did Young. though
long hard drives rather favored the visitors UP 10
On. eighth inning the game looked like shuout TOT
Tshsa,'s men when a couple Of three-baggers ana
a angle Melted two runs. Captain TeDeau was pre-
sented by local admirers with fanciuhy ae1 10,
rated broom as he came to the bat IN tne "fs' III
ming Score:
Cleveland .............."....0 III
=, Louis OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES i
ur.-r1eveland g. 81. Louis II. Errors-Cleve,an1 o.
Ratteres-Young and OConnor; Breitensten ana "or
land. Umpire-sheridan. -, ,,.s A..
Cambridge Mass. April 16 (SpecaD.-harvaro ae.
,sated Tufts to-day In the first baseball game OF
the season on the home grounds The game was
loosely played Houghton the Harvard P'tcner'
made two three baggers, and pitched gooo ksmss.
though Tufts made n.ne hits on him. CorHoo"s
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-17
INSPECTION OF THE 7TH REGIMENT.
ONLY SIX MEMBERS ABSENT OUT OF 1.o43-soME
JApANESF, VISITORS

ONLY SIX MEMBERS ABSENT OUT OF 1.o43-soME
JAPANESE VISITORS.
Field Marshal Yamagata could not accept the invi-
tat!on to see the eth Regiment inspected last night.
but he was represented at the armory by the chief
military man Of his party and the Interpreter. Colo
mel Appleton and his officers and men are proud
Of the showing made by the regiment in the presence
of the distinguished foreigners who came with
General McAlpin.
The Inspection was made by Brgadier-General F.
c. McLewee. who accompanied by Coone Greene
and Major Lee of his staff Out of a total OF l043
there were only six members Of the regiment abb
sent, and three Of that number were from COM
pany. The following had 100 per cent present: Non
commissioned staff and companies A. Is. d. e. +. II
and X.
Every man In the command looked perfect as 10
uniform and equipment and the command, as the
japanese visitors 1t. credit TO the Ma
tional Guard This is the attendance roll in detail
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. QUESTION OF PRONUNCIATION.

Probably nothing concerning words Is more oi'en
a matter Of doubt or dispute than the question OF
pronunciation. Shall we say adver tisement or aa-
vertise ment al ternate alter nate etc. IL theIe
any way to determine which has the Dack,ns " '"s
hest sutbort,es or what IL the consensus Of opinion
Heretofore dictionaries have given their own pref
erences and nothing more. The new Funk wag-
nails Standard Dictionary has changed all th's'
Disputed speiiings and pronunciation have been ie,
an Advisory Committee Of fftyseven philoogists IN
American, English, Australian and East indian uni,
yersIties and representative professional writer's and
speakers Of English BY simple system. the forms ns
preferred by each member Of the committee. anu
those preferred by the eleven leading dictionaries.
given In the appendix 70 the Standard Dicionsfy
This H. In fact one OF the most practically useiui
Of the many new features Of the Standard Dc
tfonAry.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-17
JOHN A. DIX POST AS HOST.

John A. Dix Post. No. u.s. @. A. r.. held its resu.
lar meeting at Tuxedo Hall. FIfty-ninth-st. ana
Madison ave- last night. It was made the occasion
Of a general reception for all the Grand Army posts
In this city and Brooklyn. There were about ~
persons present.
After the regular meeting. which was brief. Can.
mander Cornelius Ten Eyck welcomed the repro.
sentatves Of the visiting posts. This was the hrst
general reception given BY Dix Post In three years.
A programme of a literary and musical nature vas
presented to the guests BY amateurs Among The
representatives. Of visiting posts were Co'ons,
Demarest Of e. D. Morgan Post No. M President
Jeroioman OF the Board Of Aldermen. Past Com:
George Washington Post No. 1os; Commsnder
George A. Hussey. Of the 9th Rsgirnent vsternnsi
Commander Babcock. Of Rice Post No, y: Colonel
David Brown Of Monroe Post No. 0n. and II. 3.
TO- OF Brooklyn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-17
BROOKLYN STARTS WE'LL.
THE BRIDEGROOMs DEFEAT THE CHAMPION OR

THE BRIDEGROOMs DEFEAT THE CHAMPION ORR
OIES-OTHER GAMES.
Baltimore. April ls.-There was no band OF music
nor street parade to incite the bal-loving Balti-
moreans TO participate In The opening OF the sea-
son. but more than 1900 persons. a quarter OF
whom women in summer attire. passed
through the gates Of Union Park before the game
was begun. The band not missed there was
music galore before the contest ended. While the
champions at the bat In the eighth and ninth
innings with a chance to win the game. thousands
OF threats kept up an awful din but Kennedy
maintained his composure. and finally brooklyn
won.
The early part OF the contest was marked by
credited with some harmful errors. Anderson
found Mcmahon to his liking. and scored three OF
Brooklyn's eight hits. After the first inning only
four hits were charged against the Brooklyn
tWirler. The
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-17
SOME RACING GOSSIP.

Some OF the members OF the Salvador Club have
pinned their faith to Senator Grady. and have
backed him to win the Brooklyn Handicap.
Alexander McKeever. who has been dangerously
I'll with pneumonia, is on the high road to re-
covery.
stable are being put through mild course Of
physics.
George Wheelock expects 10 get a line on the
his plans for heavy betting at the Morris
a large number Of the professional layers Of odds
intend TO be present on the opening day OF the
Bennings meeting
Routine work is the order Of the day at the
tracks In this neighborhood.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-17
BOXING AT THE n. n. A. c.

TIE New Manhattan Athletic Club originally -.
iected last evening Its boxing night. but owing
to the extremely lively demand for boxers. Mr..
Newman, the matchmaker. was unable to secure
suitable pairs In time for the date set. Therefore
II was decided to postpone the contests till Satur.
day night, when four excellent bouts will be pre-.
sented for the edifcation OF the members Of the
Cherry Diamond Club The card reads as follows:
Sam Tonkins, Of Astoria. against Jimmy Handler.
ten rounds at l1 pounds; Larry Burns. OF Cohoes.
rounds at l27 pounds: Tommy Carr Of New-Yorks
and Charley Minot. OF New-York. eight rounds q
catch weights; Andy Mahoney. Of New-York, ana
Tommy Goode. Of New-York, eight rounds 1t "
pounds,
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testants shall first play thrty-six holes medal
play" the best sixteen scores shall then be taken
and the contestants making these scores shall then
play eighteen holes match play until but two
competitors remain, who. upon a separate day, shall
play the final game. consisting Of thirty-six holes
match play"
Sec a. The draw shall take place three days
before the competition. and the contestants shall b
drawn by lot. In Of uneven number Of
entries the Executive Committee shall appoint .
player to play with the contestant drawing the bye
Sec. l5 In the event Of a tie or ties for the
sixteenth place In the medal play round, the con-
testants SO tied shall continue to play until one or
hole or holes to be played out In the event Of 2
tie In any match play" round contestants shall
continue to play until one or the other shall have
won a hole. when the match shall be considered
Sec II. In the womens competition the con.
testants shall first play eighteen holes medal play
The best eight scores shall then be taken. and the
eighteen holes match play until but two com:
petitors remain who. upon a separate day. shall
hmatch play" The draw in the women's cham
pionshp and the manner Of playing on ties shall
be conducted In the same way as In the amateur
competition.
Offciai handicapped Sec. g. The Executive Com.
mittee may appoint an official Handicapped. who
may at the option Of the green committees Of the
various clubs handicap all open amateur handicaps
given by clubs rho are members OF this association.
The charge for handcapping shall be $40 for each
event. which shall be paid by the club giving the
competition.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-17
NEW RULES FOR GOLF.
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DEFINES WHAT
CONSTITUTES AN AMATEUR GOLFER.

THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DEFINES WHAT
CONSTITUTES AN AMATEUR GOLFER
The Executive Committee Of the United States
Golf Association held a meeting on wednesday
afternoon al the office OF the president. Theodore
A. Havemeyer No. III Wall-st. Mr. Havemeyer
was In the chair, and the other members were H.
O. Tallmadge, secretary. and s. l.. Parrish. treas
urer The following clubs were elected to member
ship in the association: For associate membership,
the washington Golf Club. OF Washington; the
Philadelphia Cricket Club OF Philadelphia. and the
Ardsley Casino oil Irvington-on-t he Hudson For
allied membership the Thistle Golf Club, OF Roch-
ester, N. Y. the Essex County Country Club OF
Orange, N. j.. and the Allegheny Country Club. of
Pitts5urg, Penn.
Messrs. Parrish and TaIlmadge. who had been
Amounted a committee to revise the bylaws OF the
association handed In their report. which was ap-
proved as read. The principal changes were In
the rules governing the method Of playing In the
Amateur and Womens Championship tournaments.
The definition Of an amateur golfer was also
amended by the insertion OF the word personally"
regarding the manufacturer OF gohng materials.
The rule now reads thus Section 8. An amateur
golfer shall be a golfer who has never personally
made for sale go.r clubs, balls any other article
connected with the game; who has never carried
clubs for hire after attaining the age OF fifteen
years. and who has not carried clubs for hire at
any time within six years Of the date on which the
connection begins; who has never received any
consideration for playing In match or for giving
lessons in the game. and who for period Of FIVE
years prior to September I. 1880. has never con-
tended for a money prize in any open competition.
The principal features Of the changes In the rules
for the championships were given out at the last
meeting of the association. but the details Of the
method Of play are published for the first time.
It will be noticed that In the womens tournament
the best eight instead Of the best sixteen scores are
selected to be eligible for the match play rounds
The reason for this Is that the number Of entries
for this competition Is expected to be small In
comparison with that for the mems contest. The
rules In full follow:
Sec. H. In the amateur competition the con-
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sCHAEFER AND IVES WIN.

Boston. April 1.-THE fourth and fifth games In
the international billiard match played In
Bumstead Hall to-day and each was Of the cushion
carrom style. 800 points up.
The contestants In the afternoon game weSe
"Jake" schaefer and Maurice DAILY. both ex-cham-
MONS After series OF brilliant shots on each side
schaefer came out victorious. making the required
a0o poInts to Days ECO. The highest runs were:
schaefer rs: DAY. q, and the averages were:
Schaefer, 1858; Daily 1855.
THIS evenings game was between Frank Ives and
Albert GARNER A large number Of spectators were
nresent and the usual Interest manifested IN the
pisys OF the two champions. Ives went out In the
ffy first inning. the score standing: Ives @ car
nier N6 The highest runs were Ives, ~; GARNER.
a. and the averages were: Ives. 4o-Sl; GARNER
i-5l 49, ,,.r
Tournament between Ives and Schaefer. and on SAT
nrday night there will be a four-cornered match pc
sweenn Schaefer and Daily against GARNER and Ives,
go points fourteen-inch balk line for . pure OF
800
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-17
GALEsBuRG IN THE GRAND CIRCUIT.

Gaiesburg. H.. April 16-It Is announced that the
Galesburg District Fair Association, In consequence
OF the abandonment OF the Buffalo track. has been
made part OF the Grand Circuit. and the meet
hero will be held the latter part OF August. The
order OF the towns In the Circuit as thus far ar
ranged. are. Troy. Cleveland Columbus. Fort
WAYNE and Calesburg Secretary c. W. Williams
is arranging Tor this meet series OF ten 5000
stake races ranging from 2layear-old trot to the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-17
PRINCE BISMARCK BUYS olLLIE.

Boston, April 1.-THE Ruby Kennels Worcester
Mass, through the agency Of Dr. Henry J. schencks
has sold to Prince Bismarck the King Charles
spaniel Gilue for 1900 The animals weight h lees
than two pounds. and. during the recent dog shoN
in New-York. he was exhibited at the Holman
House 10 a large number Of admirers being ruled
out of the show on account OF his weight.
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Earned runs-Baitimore J. BROOKLYN l. FIT, pans s Gy
more g. Brooklyn q. First base balis-on Mcmahon
]. OF Kennedy Struck out-By Mcmahon 2. BY Ken
nrdy . Two-base hts-Keeler DAILY. Corcoran. sacrf-
hitsKeeler Grimm. Brodle shindle stolen bases
Kelley Iachance o. Keeer Doyle 90. Hit by pitchsr-
BY Kennedy l. Passed balls-Robnson !. Grim /. I'm
pire-Keefe. Time Of game-2:l0 .tr
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Earned runs.washlngton j. Nv y rri, on bases
Washington \ New-York 4. First base on oa!Is-on
Clark g. struck out-y Mercer l. by Clark ht re-
hase bI,s-Mercer and II. Davis Two base mis- an
MaI,ren and STAFFORD. Sacrifice hits Mcclure stolen
hase-Van Ialtr~n. Double pay-Rog~rs and .ar,"rkn.
M by pitchcr-Hy Clark ]. Wild pitch--tlark l. I'm
nIr.-iIurst Time OF game-1.+J