New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-06
IVES'S FRIENDS ARE ANGRY.
CLAIM MADE THAT HE WAS INTERPRETED
WITH
sLoSsON's VICTORY LIKELY TO GIVE AN IMPETUS
TO BILLIARD ToURNAMENTs-THE AD-
MIRERs OF THE DEFEATED CHAM
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TO BILLIARD TOURNAMENTS-THE AD-
MIRERs OF THE DEFEATED CHAM
PION MUCH WROUGHT UP
The result OF the billiard tournament jus; de-
cided in this city was great surprise 10 every
close follower OF the game In the country. Ives
has been looked upon being almost invlncblc
and that he should finish third In tourna-
ment with Slosson. Schaefer. DAILY and Sutton was
not anticipated by even the most enthusiastic fol-
lowers OF either Schaefer or Slosson.
While the result may give an impetus to billiard
playing and to the holding OF other tournaments
It is generally admitted there were some points IN
the tournament which were not a; all SATISFACTORY
Before the games began experts said tha' ives
ought 10 win but In case he lost game the de-
feat would be administered, In all probability by
his od-tlme foe. Jacob Schacfer Siossoh was
looked upon being the most likely man 10 oppose
Schaefer for second place. In practice ives had
made some excellent runs and he showed that ne
had mastered the new style OF game, at ieas. az
much any OF his rivals. His games with Day
and Sutton also showed that he had al OF MS "e'
cacy Of touch and precision. and his rcnarhaD'e
OF 40 and his average OF 3lh stu siahd as
worlds records.
In certain circles yesterday 1t was said that. now
that slosson had won the championship the
chances were that he would retire and not indulge
In any further tournaments.
Those who witnessed the game on Saturday be-
tween Ives and Slosscn will probably remember
that when Ives missed in the forty-hrst inning he
showed unmlstakable signs OF III nature. THIS Is
an unusual trait In the ex-champion. who Is gen
orally cool and collected and accepts a miss with
out any show OF feeling or chagrin Wheh par
ticulary difficult shot confronts the expert ne
will sometimes shake his head In dubious way
but after a miss he seems take the result as
matter OF course and Immediately dsnisses me
matter from his mind and contents himself WIN
watching the pav Of his opponent
on Saturday night, at the Madison Square Gar
den Concert Hall Ives had n long lead in the
forty-first inning. He had made run OF -
leaving him two points TO so to win the game.
The balls were almost In line close together. re-
quiring a masse shot which the average amateur
could have made without trouble. 1t is now said
by the friends OF lvca that the referee Mcl.augh-
ln interfered with Ives Just as he was about 10
make the shot. causing him to miss, and. IN the
end to lose. slosson picked NJ his cae and ran
II was said yesterday that Ives had mad 10 pro
test at the time. because he did NOT think 1t likely
that Slosson would make a break OF SiXly ana run
out the same az he did IN ALLEGED in'erisremg d
others yesterday TO an Interested number 81 lovers
official to stop the player as ne was about 10 mhhe
the last poiE, OF the game. 80 that he could make
played on the following day This has been done
a; the close Of each game Of the tournament ON
necessary. because In case Ives won and IT looked
hs ne We94 ~9 wa ha Ssso Se and
Schacfer. and three games. to be played this week
would have been necessary. These games were 20
have been played to-day. tomorrow and WedneS-
day.
When Ives preparing 10 mako the Simple
masse II Is declared that Mclaughlin caught
lvess sleeve and gave 1t a gentle pull Just as he
I'D this Ives attempted 10 make IN. shot. with tho
alleged result that hi. aim was distorted. and the
cue ball stopped within n fraction Of an inch ~
the object bah This left the balls close together
and Slosson. taking up his cue. made the clever
run Of sixty points and ended the game. leaving
It IL moi even inima,ed that tho official inter,
fercd with Ives Intentionally. II Is simply looked
upon by the friends OF Ives IN unfortunate
blunder which has taken the championship away
from one ~ the clevcrc-t billiard players OF his
time. and Incidentally several thousand dollars ~
tho time Ives's friends are more than CON
1dent that hc Will he able 10 win back his laur'ls
at the next tournament.