The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-12
eoLrEn SANDS BACK FROM EUROPE.
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William II. Sands and Mrs. Sands returned
from their ~soIourn abroad on the Teutonic yes.
terday. Both are in splendid health and spirits
after four months Of European travel. They
passed the winter Mt Cannes, in the South OF
France. and Sands. after his ankle strengthened,
played in the weekly competitions Of the Cannes
Golf Club. lie is one OF the strongest Of the
New York group OF golfers, dnd. in spite Of tho
accident that had kept him from playing for
some weeks before sailing, the American golfers
had hoped that no would do well in the foreign
competitions. At Cannes he fulfilled this cx-
pcctation by playing well up in several competi-
lions, and. after having his handicap cut down
to scratch. Sands won tho valuable cup offered
for the best score against bogie Mt the closing
tournament OF the season.
Mrs. Sands, who had only played golf in a de-
sultory way in this country, took up the game
in earnest at Cannes and won tho first prize in
two of the weekly competitions, one trophy be-
ing presented by Lord and Lady Brougham, and
the second by another titled patron OF the club.
The latter prize was a white silk parasol. with a
gold handle studded with diamonds. Mrs. Sands
has become as enthusiastic about golf as her
husband was last season. and 1t is not too much
TO say that, should her game keep up, she may
be a starter in the womcn's championship in
October.
After leaving Cannes" said Mr.. Sands yes
tcrday, we went to Paris, and l was forced 10
neglect golf, although a course mas just been
opened near that city. l was unable to get
across tho channel in time to see either the
Muirfeld or IIoyluke championships. and only
saw the links near London during the few days
we passed in England. l had written to J. IL.
Taylor. tho cx.champion. to arrange for a few
games with him on my arrival, but no was in a
different part OF England fulfilling an engage
-~A, 90 that I all GnNv mona N thR Urnnf
golfers of Great Britain while abroad"
Sands, as will be scon,, has had but little
entered for the Stock Exchange handicap to,
day, nevertheless. His entry will give added
in Tn;s III e the hS ! rS Sspf for ho 1hS SC sn T Cbsn sSor and nj,
the sport.loving brokers and bankers will gather
in the afternoon at the knollwood Country Club
nuai stock Exchange golf handicap. 1t is the
first time the brokers as u body have given their
and the winner. although il is not a contest from
scratch, as u championship should be. MAJ. fniriE,
claim the title of champion Golfer Of Wall
There will be some good playing at Knoll
wood. as we'll as much that will be indifferent,
outdoor Tiddlewinks.," and intend to try their
luck in bold defiance OF the fact that they don't
ers entered is Charles b. Macdonald. amateur
champion of 1898. and also HIP. Tolcr; the third
man in the amateur chainpionship last year.
the two Jewctts. A. l.. Norris, l.. 5. Kerr, +. ".
freeman, w. a. Putnam. and George b. Post.
About fifty starters are expected. =.
Aside from the knollwood event. the day will
be chiefly notable for team matches. At Ardsley
the home team will meet the Dyker Meadow
Golf Club players. The Tuxedo team will, visit
MOrrist9wm to p LAY Cin TSt Sp1 n match G ! wiEa the
Fairfield County Golf Club will play the first
team OF the staten Island Cricket and Baseball
Club. The Staten Islanders will be L. b. Stod-
dart, G. 4. Armstrong. j. II. Chadwick, C.. 1.
Stout. Otto Hockmeyer, and c: A. Fry.
There will be a number OF other team matches,
be held at the Queens County Golf Club. Coun-
try Club OF Westminster, Essex County Country
Club. and at the Shinnecock Hills Coli Club. .
The opening competition on the new course Of
the Marine ana Field Club AT Fort Hamilton
has been postponed until next Saturday. Tho
same day the Richmond County Country Club
and the Baltusrol Golf Club teams will play at
In New Jersey, besides the Essex county fix.
ture. there will be competitions to-day AT Nut.
ley. Montclair. Englewood. Now Brunswick and
A putting contest for mixed foursomes took
place at the greens of the Staten Island Cricket
and Baseball Club yesterday afternoon. There
Robinson and L. ID. Crowell won. with Miss
MaCnancc and George +. Armstrong second.
n nsrs ss seoPS Seins vs. y. While n SSSMii Miss H %scna ans % and
The Saratoga Golf Club is perfec,ing arrange
ments for an open tournament on Aug. 81. 20
PC, and ~. or on such other dates in August .s
may be satisfactory TO the United states Coll
The Coz Committee of the Larchmont zach,
Club has decided on a handicap tournament BE-
ginning next Monday and closing June ~. Two
prizes will be given TO the men members VIII
will make the best showing over the eighteen
hole course. Oliver Adams, the Secretary. re
ports thirty entries TO date.
ORANGE, June ll.-Scveral golfers were or
the links OF the Essex County Country Clut
this afternoon, including Gov. John Griggs. Wit
played Tor several hours, with Oscar Wiler
gerodc and r.. II. Powers Farr. The Governor
considered the links to be in fine condition, anC
be congratulated Grcenskecpcr finlay on theii
appearance. DR.. klienhaus went over the link
as a contestant Tor the June cup. for which play
will he continued tomorrow. Next WeinesdR!
the MontclGir Golfers will play II team from tho
Country Club on the lattcr's links.