New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-19
GOLF.
OPENING OF THE wOMENs TOURNA-
NENT At BALTCSROI.
MANY PROMINENT PLAYERS on THE TEEs-Mrs.
W. J. BERG WINS THE HANDICAP CUP

MANY PROMINENT PLAYERS on TIE TEEs-Mfs
W J. BERG WINS THE HANDICAP CUP
FINALS TO TAKE PLACE TO DAY.
Frty-two fair golfers manifested their enthusiasm
and their disregard tor pneumonia bronchitis and
few other human Ills yesterday by trudging
bravely the Bi-tusrol links, and. though
carpng critic might suggest that the sceno was one
10 give pleasure to doctors than 10 golfers the
lowering skies and drzzlins rain had no effect
whatever on the ardor OF the competitors.
Winter wraps and heavy golnng capes were fash
ionsble hnd the girl who affected summer shirt
waists and rolled up her sleeves IN masculine cis
regard Tor the weather much ont Of r.
though she wore last years bonnet. The wind
Was penetrating and biting and many pretty con-
iesant learned to execute the double shuttle in her
efforts to keep warm while the spectators kept up
merry tattoo with their feet that II not effective
IN keeping out Tho cold certainly worth days
rolling Of the greens. But pretty girls looked tho
pretter after their rounds. for the wind made their
checks roster ard their eyes brighter and more
sparkling. and nobody heard TO complain.
The tournament great success 50 far as the
number and skill OF those who took part
cerned and IN some respects It almost rivaed tho
Ardsley championship itself Tho club wise in
I IT'S choice OF dates, for many OF the women who
appeared at Ardsley last week decided to remain
over In order n play, and the entry list
larger than that OF the Ardscy tournament though.
naturally it lacked some OF tho more prominent
Ardsley players Miss Beatrix Hoyt did not take
part. nor did Miss Carol Eidtz, who was rInner-up
TO Miss Hoyt IN the Ardsey semi-fnas: but Mrs
II. i. Ashmore. Of Balusrol: Miss Ruth Trndcrhill
Of Queens County Mrs. William Shippcu Of Morris
County; Miss Il. C. Howe. Of Pittsburg: Miss Lucy
Heron, Of Cincinnati. and host OF championship
contestants present. and tho affair was one
OF the most representative IN which women have
taken part this Play Will continue today
when the various prizes Will De awarded
The conditions may he summarized in word
The competitors played q qualifying round at
medal play IN the morning. IN which the best eight
were eligible for the subsequent rounds at nine
hole match play for tho Patronesses cup. while
the second eight eligible for A consolation cup
Handicaps were given in tho qualifying round. and
for the best net scors the club presented hand
como silver CUP
James ~ Tying took charge o, the rather exact-
ing and chilling work nj the first tee and under
his energetic control everything passed Of success a.
fully. Hugh x. Toler acted for Miss Eliz-
aheth Edwards. OF Staten Island and Louis Keller
the interchangeable secretary Of tho club. was on
hand 10 extend cordial welcome to visitors and
guests. but it essentially a womens gather
ms, and nutterng skirts and feminine chatter were
much more In evidence than is usual IN tourna-
ments of tbs kind.
LOOKS like bargain counter. doesn't IT,
marked a maGcune cynlc pointing TO the crowd Of
clgcr faces abou; the scoreboard. and the obser-
Ndllou tNphlUS the situation bnIter man n NnOe
chapter. But the interest displayed was natural
for with only eight players eligible for first prize
tho contest as keen and spirited, and the oxcte7
ment over the result decidedly intense. Mrs. IT.
B. AshInore and Mrs. William Shipper the
two who ranked highest I'm the struggle and both
tied fo- first place with score Of lo} Tho best
previous record Of tho course los, held by Mrs
". Felowes Morgan. tho home champion. After
them came Miss Helen Shelton. Of the Morris
County Goif cub. VINO seems to have regancd her
oidtime Skill and Miss Leonis de Barry. OF Ealtus
rol. Miss Shelton broke the womens record OF tho
Morris County links Just previous 10 the Ardsley
champions hip. bIt 10 tho keen disappointment OF
her friends she failed TO qualify for the champion
ship cup Yesterday her score was lo which indi-
Gates a gratifying return 70 her previous form
The others who obtainol places among the FORTH.
nate first eight were Miss Marie Harrison. OF
ShinnccOck. Miss Howe. 81 1ltlsburS, MISS Maud
Won Boskrck. q Baltusro. and Mrs. W }. Berg
Mrs Berg received rather too generous allow
nnce IN tho handcapping. and with twenty-four
boT, c,I Nm 40 ease Tbcrc was some discus
sion in regard 70 a change OF rating but the com
midfe ad"E @Fc i 10 yas 'i avagddd to nmp In
he frst round n match play IN the afternoon Mrs.
noon h. defeating Miss Howe. up and TO pay.
Mrs Ashnore had a close match with Miss Shell
Mrs Shipper won from IIiss De Barry BY similar
score Mis- Harrison. OF Shlnnecock showed some
MISS Van Boskrck. and under competent coaching
6ossf s,s1s several mannsrsms Of style that are
severe handicap. She was beaten up and 20 20.
N the consolation division there were several
creditable contests Mis- Post won in clever fash
ION from Mrs VI VI. Van Buren,. Of Ardsey but
The match was not decided until the last green.
The cards were:
ME- E Tss pstea...::: { % "a 20 "a
Appropriated.
Miss Lucy Heron withdrew after securing n
place among Tho consolation eight. and Mrs. II. =.
PhiyDs. Of Morris County. who made the next best
srote was substituted IN her stead. Mrs. PhippS
won her first round match against Mrs. Arthur B.
Turnure. Of Shinnccock. who was the runnei-up IN
the WOmens National championship az Morris
County in lSS Miss WINS. another Morris County
PLAYER and ono OF the best Of the younger set in
that nourshing organization, was also successful
over hcr clubmate. Mrs. s IT, Plum. -; ard Miss
Gladys Robinson. the first Wee Burn girl 70 appear
IN open tournament. Won from Miss Alice Day,
Of Morris County by UP and 20 go.
The drawings for the Patronesses' Cup to-day
are Ms Shippen and Mr. Borg and Miss Van
Bosklrck and Mrs Ashmore. for the consolation
cup, Miss Post aad Mrs Phipps and Miss Wits
and Mss Robinson. In addition 20 these matches
there - TO be n mixed fOureOme. N which about
thirty couples will take part well as a women's
putting competition 1or special prizes 49,.
TIE cards OK the first eight who quaineh Tor the
Patronesses' Cup follow.
Mrs. Il p. Ashmore. Baltusroi:
!, Gu: .......... ....s -
Mrs. william Shipper. Morris County.
G ~ ........:.............s 3 3 : g Z ( ! Sos
.ss Helen Shelton. Morris COUNT
9 "a ......... .. q / Z -? & $50.
hiss L~onis IL BAR. Bstauoi:
10 10 .............. ..5 S-S-io.