New-York tribune., 1900-07-30


edged representative Of & large American sporting
goods house; whether Taylor has been bought up
by rival concern is not " disclosed. Inquiries
some Of the Leading houses IN this city failed 10
show any such arrangement, but Il Is not likely
that Taylor is defraying his own expenses the
ruth Is sure leak out IN the course Of a few
days Whatever the arrangement. however, the
news rather takes The wind out Of Vardous sails.
h--= Fardon was champion people fOcked TO see
him r-- since his return without the title the
enthusiasm has not been so keen Taylor's coming
is EeIy 10 revive popular interest, and the fall
season local links IS sure 10 receive strong
stimulus
one great difficulty with the vardon matches
Tzs -aa- 10 player could be found who could make
an interesting opponent, and as a result he gen
orally appeared n three baL matches, which have
never appealed strongly 20 the general public
Now thai Tsy.9r * coming II Is easy 70 see that
match between these TWO great professionals will
have an immense attraction for those who Play
the game TayI0r's visit also puts q new aspect
ol me open championship 10 be played IN Chicago
II October Up 70 the present Varaoa was con
-=5eE the winner. but now that Taylor Is likely TO
enter -h= result IS sure
r is -ur10re5 thar Taylor Is 10 push the sale of
certain kind % golf ball recently placed on the
market Taylor himself Is engaged IN an extensive
zo-C business when not playing and has a branch
Office .r PI-csburE. His partner there Is A H
Cam. T10 is reported 70 have said that Taylor
V-- come n the interests Of q certain manutact-
u--- n golf balls whose name is not disclosed
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about 500 for his trip. and Taylor's compensation
is nor likely 70 be anv less Vardon's Zee for
tas-s exhibition has been variousy stated. but II
Is certainly not far from 80 II Taylor makes Z
similar charge the club which attempts TO secure
these scl1-g lights viii have pay about 500
T--s Is one reason for believing that the Two men
V-I TO- meet more than once or twice during the
-e n Cs--. is certainly 10 the interest OF the
firm backing Taylor thar they should not meet at
al Taylor has nothing TO gain oy such q proceed
II Fa mn {
or5e- -r secure the best results for his employers
THIS Is me third tine that Taylor mas won the
Place be now holds. His first win was secured al
Sandwich IL 1894 when he led the field with
score n 2-s The rex- year ar s.. Andrews he won
again --ls time WITH 20 In 1886 ne tied with Var
con ~ E--1e-6. bur n the play-of Nardon won
The l=Z- -To years were Fardor years. but IN the
Championship A. s.. Andrews On June and
Taylor --zaired his r-e. and is now the acknowl-
ecs-1 champion OF The world What his plans are
a. ching this country can only be surmised-
H= El- undoubtedly spend the first few weeks in
meeting local professionals and giving exhibitions,
sit4r |r-ca be IS Likely TO 20 West 70 compete IN
ne open rlar-TiOns1lp. His visit will end about
t1@ -arr=~ Ear- cf November. when Nardon. too.
Hil sail t9r home
Secretary Robert 2. Kerr mas announced the
prizes and conditions o. me W1meu's National
nam p-ersl-p. ~ 1e held on the links Of the
s--aHec5cE H-Ls Golf Club on august 28 10 Sep
leIn5er B. inclusive. The prizes include four
He-@-=. -H addition to the Robert Cox trophy
men -aLler carries with fr rhe tide Of champion
--7 rules governing The competition provide for
1.-4s medal play on the first day and
NOES match play on the remaining days
.-=--@lts making the best sixteen scores
r----t --T tne match play. which viii continue
--.-- a-- Two remain. these TWO then playing for
i-5f.s--E- The contest is open only TO
'-fs ot o--rs belonging 10 the United States
1--- association. and entries must be made through
-- -esreI-ries Each entry must be accom-
PANIED 1g a fee % s. and must be received by the
1-'- NJ lile association not later than ?. n
-sls' u The programme is as follows:
L1esasy august q sa0 a. rn.-MedaI play round
championship. eighteen holes, best SIX
~ r--l-e ~ qualify TIree prizes are offered
ss91-z-loH tor The best three scores IN thls
ulsv vee.Haesday August O. $50 a. nl.-First match
= Ia e. Wcuen's championship. eighteen holes
Er-a-- t3r III WoEen's championship; handicap
e----- = eighteen strokes. Cup presented py
--E'-E E- Golf Club.
r--s-e- august 59 $50 A. m.-Second match
frf5.--y-L 10 w0m=n's championship. p m
r-----et approaching and putting contest cups
rt.tl ~ Sniunec0ck His Golf Club
e-l--ay- august 81. go g m--Third round (serni-
r---7j -- Nomeu's championship 2 P m-Four-
E--E handicap. fOr teams Of same CLUB. eighteen
--s iG6ca- play open only 70 contestants en-
1 s.s1 Tor WOLaen's championship and their part
-a5 handicap limited 10 eighteen strokes cups
Isatilec By Shinnecock Hills Gof Club
--a--f1ay, September ]. II a. u--finaI round IN
"o-ieL Championship.
Ine tsct that Miss Beztrtx Hoyt. who for three
successive seasons held the championship title, Is
nsnber at shinneeock lends additional interest