The Saint Paul globe., 1900-05-06

pressed by the members Of that orRauf-
alton when, three years ago. he launch
ed his business bark at 256 South Clark
street assuming proprietorship of tho
imperial Billiard Hail." famous because
1t had been opened by the late Frank @
Ives, and made more famous because tbs
great manager of managers, hustler OF
hustlers Clarence Green, brought togeth
er the greatest array of billiard talent
ever brought together in America. and hs
did even more
The personitication of the polished pan-
tleman he created and preserved feel
ing OF harmony between the players that
has lasted through three years, and prom
lses TO last much longer He IS the first
man in America to successfully conduct
an academy of billiards. and has thrown
open to the people of the Northwest re-
sorts where they may witness contests
between the greatest experts. both pro-
fessional and amateur I'm the United
States.
His recently opened room on the North
side Is a palace of billiards. and is en-
1oying patronage far beyond the fond
est OF hopes. Approaching this patron
age Mr.. Green, a week ago, imported to
chicago that clever and marvellous boy
billiardist Willie Hoppe, and installed
him as an attraction, both afternoon and
evening, when he meets the cleVerest Of
Chicago amateurs in contests at fourteen
inch balk line. On these occasions the
number of spectators who have congre-
gated to witness the exhibitions have
taxed the seating capacity of the place
In all such gatherings ladies have been
numerous, and the interest they take
In watching the youngsteT perform ar
cues well for the ultimate success of his
venture, wherein he will establish Il
ladies day and ladies' section and en-
ploy competent teachers to instiH the
Int fVffa oil
and II predictions fan not within the
next three years Chicago VIII have any
number OF fair devotees of the game.
SURROUNDED BY EXPERTS.
But his enhancement Of interest in the
game does not end here. He and William
Cation, his business partner in the Dear
born street academy, have surrounded
themselves with the leading expar.s Of the
country, among them being JAG b Schaef-
er champion Of America; LUIS Vasquez,
champion of Spain; Eugene Garter, cham
rion three-cushlon-carom billiardist Of the
world; Joseph Capron, champion Of Can
ada; Benjamin Saylor, champion of Ha-
waiian islands; William Cation. champion
shOrtstop biliardist of the w,rd; VIII
lam d. Harrison, champion coruer-game
player of the world George Sutton cham
pion billiardist Of the New England states,
and Lloyd Jevne, champion three- cushion
CdTOIn prayer OF tne EOrtnWe-i IEeSt
players give exhibitions daily, afternoon
and evening, in the academy. for the ed
i6cation of the billiard-loving public and
enthusiasts Of Chicago and the North
west.
William Cation won the tournament at
three-cushion caroms just completed at
Green's academy. Lloyd Jevne won sec
ond place and Eugene Carter third.
Lloyd Jevne has posted a forfeit and
challenged Eugene Carter for the cham
pionship emblem and $3.50 a side. Car or
has accepted, and the match will b.
played in about three weeks.
Monday, May 7, a handicap tournament
at eighteen-inch balk line viii he uaug
urated at Green's academy. Tha entries
will be Jacob Schaefer, VIII lam r. Cat~
ton, George Sutton and Eugene Carter.
C. w. Ryder.