New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-08
Sports
DDORESfleN'
In THE WORLD OF SPORTS
THE NEW BROWN RULE.
SportSmen'S Shoe Expected To Be
of Unusual Interest.

William {. Whitney touched life at many points.
Above most other men he was intensely alert and
effective Ia everything which he cared for. To
mention merely of many things TO which he
gave attention his racing investments and enter
prises were SO extensive and important that his
death leaves yawning gap on the American turf.
and his place cannot be filed among the breeders
and owners OF thoroughbreds. lie had purchased
and bred at various times some Of the noblest
and most redoubtahle animals ever seen on jockey
club courses in the United States. His passing
away brings disorder and confusion on ambitious
plans OF associations and various branches OF
sport. HIS numerous entries for a long list OF
the largest stakes in America have been made
void by his death. Mr. Whitney had decided 10
withdraw completely from the running OF horses
IN Great Britain and on the European Continent
his outlay in efforts compete with the breeders
and owners over sea had been boldly and vigor-
ousy planned. and had been poured out without
stint year after year. but the results were dis
coura ging because Alr. Whitney could not possibly
be on both sides Of the Atlantic a. the same time
and could not keep under his own direct personal
oversight and control the handling. training and
management Of The choice animals which belonged
;f,rla tb,rs-ri mics apart Since the first blueZ
blooded equine cGadruped came hitherward across
harder 10 develop ana expand sport OF the highest
as' 5feof s@e he Was the hIat ana 6ui Of
Saratoga racing; Above almost every other he
20 the majority has made the outlook Igr i me
nir5tirs thar il has been for a series Of twelve
months Under he Jockey Club rules his i'm
MS stSluart ana imposing figure on the race
courses must leave only regret unavaiiing.
The Philadelphia Cricket Club recently celebrated
its fftieth anniversary. and last season proved
one Of the most successful years in all departments
ever experienced ia the long career OF the club
The following officers have been elected for ls5;
President, edward s Buckley. jr.; first vice-prcsi
dent. Samuel 4. Houston. second yice-president
Henry H. Kingston; secretary. John Il. WHITAKER:
directors 60 serve three years., Ellis Ames Bal
W. Perrin and J. Parke Hood. The CLUB made a
bold b.d Tor the Halifax Cup last season. but was
The consistent batting OF Il. ". Walker a recent
arrival IN Philadelphia, was one OF the features
u The season.
The Tenth Annual sportsnen's Show TO open
at Madison Square Garden. February 70. promises
20 be the most successful yet held. The revolving
wheel Of old water milI. and the mountain
streams which viii tumble IN cascades through
artificial gorges 10 empty into the lake. which this
year viii be larger and more attractlyely con-
structed than before will add 70 the beauty
OF the show The lake viii be 30 feet long by 20
feet VIDE, and viii be designed and provided
principally for tho demonstration OF high power
automobile launches. varying IN length from 3 feet
to s. feet.
Since diagrams OF the floor plan wers sent OF;
last fan there has scarcely been a week during
which applications have not reached the manage
ment from individual guides, guides associations
aau Atltl hteptIS nfEaDlZatlOn6 asking Tor tullEr
particulars Of the show and for space in which
TO make representative exhibits OF their particular
sections Tie big game and hunting features OF
the show VIII this year be prominent than
ever. To The allied exhibits OF the Canad an
guides both quebec and Ontario ard the great
hudson Bay Company. than eighty running
leeL OF Iool space have been assigned. Wyoming.
Montana, colorado Idaho and the Rockies In the
West VIII send typical exhibits, and one OF the
interesting competitive features OF the show VIII
De contests between the guides OF these sections
IN sacoing, Disabling and packing horses lust
as is done III Canada and the Rocky Mountains
when breaking or pitching camp by hunting
parties In those sections
Maine and the Adirondacks VIII OF course be
very prominently represented and contests between
the guides OF these two regions, IN portage and
canoe races, which formed exciting a part OF
the programme last year and the preceding year.
vii be features of this show. One feature OF the
lsi shoWI which was noticeably absent in 1893 a
TACT whiI was regretted by a majority OF the
NlsltorS A the Garden, VIII be the exhibit 1--we
game AM pas and birds. programme OF water
canoe tlltlng. canoe racing and several novelties
never Deiore seen al a spOrtsmeu's show. The
New ork geological Society viii make a most r.
terestlng display, and a model fish hatchery Will
be In operation. The doors % the Garden win bs
opened each day OF the show at 10 O'Clock nd
main open Tor admission until II night. For the
VIII TINS year begin the show with banquet 10 the
press, exhibitors. preserve owners, well known
! SPORTS and officers OF guides associations
/ much on The lines Of the popular affair that
! heTalds the Horse Show at the Garden This ain
ner VIII be given on Sunday February q at / D. m
Norris Wood. the champion amateur speed skater
| or America viii make attempt to break the
I American record for half-nie at Olympia Field
I Ouc-hundred- land thirty -ffth-st and Ienox-avc
! Wednesday night The record for half a mile on a