New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-04
SEASONS SCHEDULE CROWDED.
IN OBTAINING DATES FOR
COLE TOURNAMENTS-GAM
on SATURDAY.

Golf Is apparently to divide with football
much of the sporting attention this autumn The
series Of fall tournaments arranged by he Metro
politan Golf Association does not end until the
latter part OF November. and should the winter
prove an open ono. Il = probable that number OF
tournaments will be held after that time with
the seasons schedule ALREADY crowded with tixt-
ures. the Dyker MEADOW. EnsrWood ana other
clubs anX GUS TO obtain dates will find 1t impos-
slDle 10 90 so nness they are wililhg eiomet b IL
them at time THAI 81 conflict with tournaments
by taking charge Of the seasons circuit mas et-
fected considerable Improvement In this latter
which DESTROYS Of getting dates II is becoming
difficult matter to arrange the season sc, SO ina
nual tournament Of the 81. Andrews Golf club Is
10 occupy the larger part of the present week and
pass any tournament thus far this season in the
number and prominence Of its contestants. II. j,
nncd his intention of coming from Chicago TO
take part. If his business engagements will per-
day with thrty-six hole meda-pay contest IN
which the player making the best gross score will
Reid The first sixteen scores In this round will
qualify for the St. Andrews Cup. while those who
fcrcd by Harry Tiobrook The contest for these
Friday and on Saturday the tournament will close
with an open handicap for cup presented by W.
Some Of the more important matches to be PLAYED
on saturday include a meeting between the MON, NJ
sixth of the monthly handicaps for classes and
b. at the links Of the Staten Island Cricket Club
n members tournament for the Donald Mckay
cup. at the Engewood Golf Club: a team match
between tho Hillside Golf Club and the Elizabeth
Town and Country club. at the links Of the latter
and a match between the Oakland and Marine and
Field Golf clubs. at Bayside. Long Island.
\ womens open tournament is 10 take place at
tho Taltusrol Golf club Thursday. october H.
The preliminary round Is to be eighteen holes
medal play. in which the four best scores are TO
qualify for nine hole match play for cup There
viii also he q mixed foursome putting match. In
which the surviving pairs will play out. Entries
accompanied by home club handicap rating and
average score should be sent TO Louis Keller. sec
rotary No 3? Iiberty-st.. this city before p. m
Tuesday. October 10. The handicapping IL TO he
arranged by James 4. Tying and Henry +. Toler.
Putting links apparently growing In favor
Tn" Knollwood and Ardsey clubs have already
laid ont excellent grounds. and now the West,
chester Country club has taken M the idea. and
viii hold a series OF thirty-six- hole putting con-
tests for women. extending until the end OF this
month All play will be from scratch. first place
I'm each contest TO count three points. second place
two points. and third place one point The winner
Of tho most points will receive n prize.
The handicap matches for classes and at
the Ardslev Golf Club on Saturday were won re-
spcciively by s r. +. Trowbridge and T. Barron.
Tho women's putting contest was won by Mrs a.
fe witt COchrane.