The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-08
GOLF
A philadelphia TOR the u. q G. A. Executive
Com,nittee 1ndorsed.

Golfers about town yesterday discussed with
interest the suggestion that q Philadelphian DO
appointed to fill the vacancy in the Executive
Committee OF the u. 8. @. A. at the meeting on
Thursday afternoon. 1t is said that Ransom II.
Thomas of the Morris County Golf Club stands
the best chance of being selected. and, az no
thoroughly understands the exact state Of golf
in this country, and possesses executive abilities
OF a high order. his selection will undoubtedly
prove a good ono. The upholdcrs Of the PROPOSE
ton to choose q Philadelphian or some golfer
identified with the game In the South, have no
objections to make to Thomas, except that ho
docs not reside in the section Of the country they
feel should be recognized. They point out that
Thomas is a member Of q club in the Metropoli-
tan Golf Association, An organization that has
already representatives on the Executive Com
mitteo in II. Boge Kerr and Samuel l. Parish;
that the West is represented by c. b Macdonald,
and the Boston clubs by Lawrence Curtis.
Louis A. Biddle Is suggested on the ground
that his brother. J. Wilmer Biddle. might not
accept, as he cares little for official tasks. Louis
A. Biddle. according to New Workers who Know
him; 1. Just the o@pposi.s, Bs |: Chairman Of the
that city. Mo e now Sn bis way to England on q
months, during which time he viii visit ali the
"olassi9" links: AZ a player, Louis is said to
oQual his brOthor William.
,, Ths monthly OF n! handicap DsS q r fET the tn, S 2. Sd p and md. 2
Juno 16.
A June cup has been put up at tho Essex
County Country Club for the best score Of tho
month, under the usual conditions A June cup
s Be- e sIsS sssH P fot up under for The The r yS%sn Rgs asySiics; to
the best net score during tho month to win. As
many scores as 10 desired may DO handed in
during tho month.
Country SiaS, Wakefield. r. L. fsyorably i'm;
Nnrragansett Pier.
Tho women's championship Of the Ardsloy
Club, for a cup offered by Mrs. John 7. Terry.
three Victories. viii start at II O'clock thiss
morning. The match will be over the old course,
nine holes being played in the morning and nine
in the afternoon. 1t will DO the first contest
among the women players for tho championship
Of the links.
Secretary John du Fails Of tho Metropolitan
Go1 Association will soon announce q rear
rangcment in the dates for the local open tour
nanents mado necessary by tho selection of
ships at Chicago, Under the change the Oak
land Golf Club will appear as o bidder for only
one day, having decided to only hold an open
handicap instead of o fourday tournament,
while the Tuxedo and M~eadowbrook fall dates
will be shifted 90 as to leave the Lenox Golf
Club a free week from Sept. 81.
Morton J. Henry. Secretary Of the Golf Com
mittee of the Myopia Hunt Club. has sent out
an announcement OF Importance to golfers who
arc inclined to a trip down Boston way" 1t
5ers, invited guests, and all members of the u.
s.. @. A., will be held on June II. Entries close
on June 10. and must be accompanied by handi.
cap Of players homo club. signed by tho Secro-
will also be given to the player making the best
gross score.