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New-York tribune., 1905-04-24
SUNDAY BALL CANE.
Police DO Not Stop Contest at
Washington Park.

The police did not stop the Brooklyn Boston
game at Washington Park yesterday. One OF
the largest crowds in the history of the park
turned out to see the game. 1880 persons be-
ing present. The bleachers were filed from
top to bottom and the grandstand was mass
Of color from the hats Of the women present.
they forming nearly One-half Of the audience.
Acting Captain Bergen in charge OF the
police arrangements. Instead of admission
being charged. the receipts were gained from the
sale Of programmes. as usual. and Acting1Cap-
tain Bergen and his men took the names of all
the programme sellers and gatemen- They also
gathered a list of the players from the score
cards. but made arrests. The evidence
names. and score cards-wiH be turned over to
Deputy Commissioner Farrell He will probably
submit them 10 District Attorney Clarke TO act
The police say that huge the crowd
was, it most orderly one, and that there
was no excuse for making arrest.
New-York tribune., 1905-04-24
SPEEDWAY FLYERS OUT.
FleetfOOted Steeds and Gag Equip
ages ON Parade.

One of the largest crowds that has witnessed the
racing on the Speedway this season made up the
Easter Day gathering the famous drive yester-
day. The sport was unusually good, especially
among the trotters. HiIgar the fve-year-old trot-
ting Gelding, which began promising racing career
at Lexington as two-year-old. and. after being
bought by E. E. Smathers for large sum, failed
to live up to his early FORM returned TO the Speed
way yesterday and. judging from his clever per-
formance. promises to be important factor in
the trotting championship
Hilgar is now the property Of Andrew Phillips
who bought him at the recent auction sale of Mr.
Smathers's horses at Madison Square Garden for
but a very small amount considering the price
which paid by his former
Driven by Mr.. Phillips. Higar won one of the
best brushes of the day when he defeated Claus
Buildings Speedway champion Kingmond in an ex-
citing finish. 1t Is not often that KingmOnd is
Obliged 10 take the dust of his rivals. and this de-
feat rather a surprise when the new
conner swept by him at the finish. Hilgars race
was all the more credtable. owing to the fact that
he came from behind, and making up considerable
In a driving finish Kngmond proved later in the
day that he was not far from being in his best
Chimes and Andrew Kahn's Juno T.. two trotters
that nave many more bmes % race 70 Was
hard fought battle from the first turn of the
enongh I" 1 capuFe the decsi9n by such row
margin that only those on line with the finish
rhythmic, jr. George Huber's blind trotter, swept
dow the drive with = =winning gait , defeating all
feated the veteran trotter David b in close race
and disposed ]. Gibbons's fast trotter Ortene in
an impressive fashion. Ortene had better luck in a
race with Juno T. oItfooting the latter to the finish
BY half length. The PAGERS made things lively
for time several Of the top nOtCherS fighting it
out for the honors in exciting finishes. Mr.. Phil
lips. owner Of HiIgar had another good winner in
his sidewheeler Don Riley. meeting all
without losing brush. Don Riley too fast
for the former Grand Circuit PAGER Star Pugh.
driven by f. Lockwood forcing the latter to break
at a critical moment Don Riley. Lady Direct and
Star Pugh had it out in three cOrnered brush the
trio finishing in the order named. Before meeting
Don Riley, Star Pugh mad better luck with his
rivals. He defeated the speedy gray Bicycle
Girl and set the pace for Lady Direct Charley
WeiIand drove his PAGER Mustard several win
ming heats, defeating the chestnut PAGER Fred w,
driven by A. Frankenstein. The pair met twice,
and each time Mustard got away in front and re-
tanned the lead to the finish Lady Direct her
early brushes defeating Grover G.. twice and
footing Smiler Colfax. George Huber's diminutive
trotter Oracle Pandect showed more speed than
ever before. She a good from Royal
Rene, driven by ". fitzpatrick. G. Buckmans
TrXie beat Billy Palmer
New-York tribune., 1905-04-24
MANY OARSMEN OUT.
Nearly All the Clubs in Practice for
Memorial Dau Race.

Not since the last rowing regatta has there been
such aggregation OF oarsmen on the Harlem
River yesterday. 1t was practically the opening
OF active training for the Memorial Regatta In
like previous Sundays. the oarsmen were not com
pelled to wear sweaters heavy clothing which
added greatly to their showing in their brushes.
The Union Boat Club was we'll represented on the
water. In the regatta they will have junior
eight. intermediate eight and a double. The
Junior eight will be chosen from the following men,
". GoodseH Mcdonald. Norton A. Hunt ]. Hunt
Mountner, Lane, Philster B. Ehn G.. Mills Stock
hammer and Kenney
The Dauntless Boat Club had four-oared gig
out training for the Memorial Day race A junior
and a centpede crew Of this club were out and
energeticaly training for the regatta.
Considerable interest is being shown among oars
Memorial Day Judge Young and Bill Mui-
care both members of the AtaIanta Club and
candidates for this race, were out the river
early. Both looked in fine condition, and although
the formers shell is of old style. he says he
would not under any circumstances change 1t for
eligible for the old mems race. has purchased a
boat for that race. and has spent considerable
time the river practising
Jack Mulcahv. of the Ataanta Boat Club was
out in a double with his partner Varley. Doyle and
Miller. of the Atalantas, were also out in a double
A four-oared barge, consisting of Rumpf bow;
coxswain Perkins and junior double of the same
club made up of Dneth and CusiIley, were out
down TO the Atalanta boathouse in fair time
Fred" Fuessel seems in the pink of condition and
will likely be heard from. Veseley. OF the Bohemian
Boat Club. also the water
The Friendship Boat Club had centpede four
Dared the river composed OF. Bow u
Schwappe; No. > A McKenna: No. 3, c.. Davis.
stroke. J. McCullum In the double scull shell OF
this club were Havlac and Davis, and another was
manned oy BaTties and Dewes Qugley and Havlac
will row in singles in tho Memorial Dav regatta.
Francis and L0cAnlan will row in the intermediate
doubles. Coach Cassidy watched the mems work
closely.
The Bohemians intermediate four cared shell
OO< n inOrr II,
nee: ? [. Major. 3. l.. June NOV, Zatrepak. W
Vinn who is training for the junior single she'll
race. accompanied Ncseley from their boathouse
to Ringsbridge and return. rowing at good clip
Captain Regan Of the Metropolitan Boat CLUB
had a number OF his oarsmen out. He was in
charge OF the eight cared junior crew which CON
sisted OF stroke. \. Magnolia; 4 a Pelser. q. 4
Rnas: ; T Sullivan; 4. f. Rink; 3, l., p Harris;
2 X Nelson: bow j. McKecnd; coNswain. W. Eyert
The Nets also had an intermediate four cared
Junior crew on the river which was made up of
stroke Handy: 3 B. Clements; . l. Callihon;
bow N Dunn Mr.. Dunn will also compete in tile
intermediate singles. ,.-,
A four Dared barge made up of PHYSICIANS aroused
much intercst on the water. They viii compete IN
the Memorial Day races. The crew is made up OF
bow, Dr. O'Brien; 3, DR.. KosGR. Dr Waters;
stroke. Dr. Barnes; coXsWain' DF' Hunt
New-York tribune., 1905-04-24

generally as inevitable and try to force 1t on their
Youngsters in order to have it over before the rae
ing season begins. Frequently the yearllng trials OF
egnths and quarters will bring this about ana the
youngsters ready TO race in the sprlhs WIN no
danger Of betnp laid nm for two weeks a month
IN the busiest part OF the season. Not being SUD
ed IecJed to the strain in the same yOH'nIJI ny
feIod OF his career the cold blooded morse - ser
NSIn IN aifiicted with bucked Shins. 1 ID
me inopportUne moment selected by JadileS 81 n
4AeeneS SysOnSby for bucking last spriiiIS LIu
RRo1ed Ra1d an ambitious coup planned by ,e Sapatnsa
SSoWe. his trainer. The winner or inc S9d a'TSa
special and the Brighton Junior had shoMna sha ms rs
aastute trainer such marvellous nights OF sPeE sPt -.
ms trials that he told Mr.. keene there was %
Ihat could beat him the first time out. anu tha
I9oked like good place TO have bet HoMl W. ~,
Aeene was not averse to the idea. TWO day ueIoLe
Sne race in which they were to start him tb
ne oucked and severely that II was - HuiLeLI ei
DeIore he was able to gaOp again and IN thStI Ile @
news Of his speed had spread. and Wnen ne i9 WI
faVorite
New-York tribune., 1905-04-24
ARRESTS an CELTIC PARK GAMES.

Just as Austin Robertson. of No. ASS Paciic-st..
Brooklyn. won a foot race in Celtic Park. Long
Island city. yesterday afternoon, two detectives
stepped into his dressing room and said You have
violated the law and are under arrest They also
arrested Ernest ". Hjertberg Robertson they
CHARGED with violating the Sabbath laws and
Hjertberg also with being responsible for the hold
ing of the meet Charles j. Barron, OF No 37f
Suh-st.. Brooklyn, also arrested IL being
charged that he sold tickets the detectives
Several thousand persons had gathered al Celtic
Park TO watch benefJ performance given for
Hiertberg The three prisoners admitted
bail the s5u ulent Of the park furnishing bonds
for their appearance before MAGISTRATE COunertOn
in the Ions Island City police to-day,
New-York tribune., 1905-04-24
YACHTSlIEN MAY CONFER.
international Racing Rules TO BE
Considered.

London. April 2i-The Yacht Racing Association
has addressed letters TO the Ncw-York Yacht Club
and various European associations. inviting each
of them TO send delegates 10 international
conference which IL is proposed To hold IN London
next winter The Prince of Wales. who h2s con-
sented 10 be president OF the conference has nOmi
mated the vice-pvesdcats the association 10 act
for him The letter suggests that delegates may
bring experts whose advice thew consider desirable.
Tt, sccyetary's letter u the secretary 0f the
Nevy-York Yacht Club, inclosing the lct,cr nd
Dire sscd To the European associations is as follows
am instructed TO say that the Yacht Racns
Association hopes that the United states will ic
renrtscnted at the proposed conference. and have
hren directed To invite American y"chtsmtp To
consider the advantages that may result from the
oIoution of international racing rules. 1 believe
there is no central body in the United States like
he Yacht Racing Association with which coalt
correspond on such su"lect. and thereioIe
b,va addressed YOU hoping that tne NCW-HoTE
~ ,bt CIul, will deal with the question wh9tere-
~ n considers most advantageous 10 Americas
~ cbtsrorn shall be pleased 10 give further in
i'' 'i" HECKSTALL SMITH
Secretary
Tho rro2osed new rlle is to become operative
].
New-York tribune., 1905-04-24

.,e series OF tournaments. The best and strongest
t."geis IN the country have taken part and the
u oi lawn tennis developed has been such as to
1-ouse much enthusiasm. 1t has served u pur-
PoSe % 100. in furnishing opportunity those who
wa Hsure largely IN the chief fixtures of the year
= set some valuable practice. The mems doubles
sao"ed conelusvely that Ward and Wright are
-ii @ at the top of their game and already in con-
ui'ioh TO defend their championship title, and
worthy team TO represent this country in the inter
Aauohai matches for the Davis trophy
HARVARD ROWING.
Inc denial from Cambridge that the Harvard
N"isity crew was in a state bordering on disor-
81 SSSSiii1atlon was pleasing to those who have
1,i~,.I w lIerests OF the crew heart That the
-, ,5lLlai story was grossly exaggerated seemed
i~T az the time. but nevertheless the denial and
i5 ii4Ilon are acceptable. Reports from the train
rs Iu55Fters had been universally good, and ii may
tbo u g. great things are expected of Harvard on
1,y,leT "IleT TINS year or. in any event decided i'm
1s, SIleht over recent years And there is every
,,Ion 70 expect good results there is apparently
ferinTS fi1S OF material, and a spirit make that
~ count Tor the most. 1t is plainly the purpose
,aN. ueteIop as shown by the arrangement Of a
- win cornell on the Charles River. Some ques-
@ I5'is oeen raised of the advisability of Harvard
,riI NoTnell training four mile crew for
t--s sprint, but. be this il may any dis
Is better than no all in preparation foI
Is well worth trying
New-York tribune., 1905-04-24
SPORTING COMMENT.
Items on Current Topics-Amateur
and Professional.

Racing and baseball outdoors and the Horse Fair
and lawn tennis indoors viii provide plenty
of entertainment this week in local sporting circles
The racing scene viii change TO Jamaica tomorrow
foT the spring meeting Of the Metropolitan Jockey
Club. and the Excelsior Handicap will be decided
8 race that is gaining in prominence each year The
Giants viii be away from home. but the Highland
ers al American League Park. and the Superbas. In
Brooklyn, viii give the baseball enthusiasts nothing
70 ask FOR in this line The indoor lawn tennis tour
nament in the ST. Nicholas Rink VIII continue to
attract its particular devotees and the Horse Fair
promises in its novelty 20 attract thousands TO
Madison Square Garden It is a grave question II
would not have been advisable TO hold TINS aiIair
earlier IN The year, that il would not have con-
ficted with the outdoor sports, but. even so. Its
success is practically assured. interesting
programme has been provided, and one that Is sure
"a please Daring riding. spirited racing ana a
touch OF the plains in the bronco busting are
features that VIII appeal and attract.
New-York tribune., 1905-04-24
BASEBALL.
SuPerbas Shat Ont Boston-ThS
Score Z to o.

Inc Superbas defeated Boston at Washington
Park yesterday. to 0. The all around work Of the
home players WIS excellent
EATON pi'ched for the SuDer5as and was IN fne
FORM Young. who was in the box for che Bostons.
also showed up to good advantage in spite Of ths
smut out He received poor support especially
from Lanterhurn. who made three errors Psrclay
N leit heId also made an error. dropping Lewis's
ny IN the hfth. which resulted in the latter reach
ing second base. As the next man I'd made ths
third out no run resulted
More than n.'o" persons saw the game. The
oieacheTs We're packed. but there were many vacant
80 SStt's IN tne gTandstand. That larger crowd was
~ P'et ifishJ hstvc been tine reports lG.at
tnc ponce would stop the gauir
lly..e -ien scored tAci- FIRST iu the sec
UlI lHh+ns when Lewis. thc shOrtstop Of the. Su-
tttiodS, mice a pretty oUut and moment later
49, ~sC Sccuhu he crossed the plate Ritrer's long
mi IN ne fourth he was again lae first to bat
al.u , hiiuCheQ cut a tvO-tSgeer- DohtS followed
With a sacrifice. Gnd on Babb-s ont Tev-fs -r-aiT
taiHea IN the eighth the Superbas added two more
t-iiia 70 '!-elr score on JW0-bdse hit IL base on
balls and single. The score.
New-York tribune., 1905-04-24
- -. wEARING APPAREL

The action Of the games committee OF ule uoic
e,f,,,ls .,pl,,fc League IN ruling that hereafter
only those boys properly dressed should be allowed
70 take part in contests IS cause for congratuatoh'
II would be well if those in charge OF All athleue
meets would see 10 il that much the same iu.s
st,.Is bo c,c,vces Many athletes seem 10 think
that the less they have the better they can
perform. and worse sim. many affect old ana ana
flfhy varroeuts which offend good taste, 10 say
rcfffre - IeIng uusighfly and immOdest En-
trey TOO much Latitude is allowed IN ths respect
and il Is high time some steps were taken - pre-
vert unnecessary exposure Abbreviated nnks ana
5crse,s that are little more than sash should DE
-.ieses.d ~ fhe gymnasium and swimming pool
and deharred from public contests "hich women
New-York tribune., 1905-04-24

1,r,,ssels April e3-The committee in charge Of the
International chess congress TO open on June TO- at
cstend made known to-day that the international
,,o-ters' tournament would begin on June 70 under
the management of the London expert Isidcr Guns
berg sixteen players Will bc admitted % the
touTnament. in which each contestant VIII have 10
plav two games with every other competitor,
tbat thirty rounds will have 10 be played in all.
Six prizes OF 5O00. SO s0C0 l00 90 and 100 francs
Will be gwen.
New-York tribune., 1905-04-24
CHICAGO. /: PITTsBURG d.

Chicago. April 25--Pittsburg was shut out to-day
in a pitchers battle After two men were out in
the eighth. Brown swung at what should have been
the third strike 1t proved to be wild pitch. how
and Brown reached second. scoring on Casey's
two baSSer- The score:
Chicago .............0 o o o o o o Z x-i . 3
Pittsburg ..--..--.-.O o o o D o % /
New-York tribune., 1905-04-24
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
DETROIT. :. CHICAGO. .

Chicago. April "a record breaking crowd OF
1856 greeted the Chicago team on their return
here to-day. and witnessed their defeat at the
hands of Detroit Detroit punched hits IN the
ninth, scoring two runs. The score:
r. II E
Detroit ..-.--..---..-0 / &3
Batteries-NIulen and J. Sullivan, White W suIli-
van. Attendance.
New-York tribune., 1905-04-24
THE OCEAN YACHT RACE.

Only nineteen working days are left in which to
mt out the eleven yachts entered for the ocean race
Tor the Kaiser's Cup, which begins at o'clock on
the afternoon Of May l6. of Sandy Hook Lightship.
Ihere is much 20 be done before they will all be
ready to cross the line. The crews of the eight
american yachts are all board their respective
craft rapidly putting them in fighting TRIM while
the three foreigners-the English ship Valhalla.
1ofd Brassey's schooner Sunbeam and the Ger
man entry the schooner Hamburg-are on their
way across the ocean, giving their val
uaole sea experience in handling the yachts.
Although DR.. Stimson's schooner Fleur-de-Lys
Is the smallest of the American yachts entered,
many think she will give a good account of herself
on the passage, for she is commanded by Captain
Tom Bohlin. regarded as one of the daring
shippers that sailed out of Gloucester in
fisherman. 1t is said of him that he lost
race from the Grand Banks to Gloucester. With
a crew partly composed of some OF his oldtime
sailor men, it is expected. he will drive the Fleur
ce-Lys night and day making her carry every stitch
of canvas that her spars will stand. The that
he has ordered = hsherman's timber manboom for
the yacht, in place of the rigid usually
Ted, shows that he will crack on from start
finish. Bllman, of Boston, who rgged all the
cent Cup defenders. fitted the FleuT-de-I.
with standing and running rigging. and she is
TO have all the 9reventer backstays needs.
Under Captain Charley Bars supervision, VII
son MarShalIs three-master Atlantic has been out
for several tuning up spins, and those who nave
seen her agree that she will be a formidable
tagonist. kX-COmmOdore Robert +. Tod has taken
has Thistle to Hampton Roads on her trying out
spin. and he hopes to have her in the finest kind ot
racing fettle when the time comes for the start.
The yawl -Ailsa IS to be put overheard to-day at
she Will be a winner If the breeZes light of
moderate strength most Of the way over.
New-York tribune., 1905-04-24
GIANTS REATEN BY NEWARK

In an exhibition game OF baseball played at New
ark the Newark Eastern League team defeated the
Giants TO 8. The home took the lead in the
opening inning. scoring four runs. and this lead
proved be too much for the visitors overcome.
The score by innings:
Newark .............4 o o o o a s.
NeV-york ..........-O 0 2 o o o % 5 8
Batteries-Hesterfer and shea; EIlott and Clarke.
New-York tribune., 1905-04-24
81. LOUIS. /: CLEVELAND. 0.

ST. Louis, April 23-HoweH pitched excellent
game this afternoon for ST. Louis and finally heat
Cleveland in the eleventh inning. Q. Hess also
pitched a good game. but he weakened in the final
innings and two hits. a base on balls and wild
pitch let in ST LOuis's lone tally. with only
man out. The score:
RI e
Sievdiaad St laaif- -.....S ......S ID
Batteries-Howeu and sugden; Hess BueIow. At
TG ZOO
New-York tribune., 1905-04-24
81. LoUIs. Y: CINcINNATI. s

Cincinnati April 23.-POor pitching marked to-
days game in which St Louis defeated Cincinnati
y to 8 Ihielnan was The only one OF four pitchers
VINO proved effective. The score:
o. R. IT. E
Cincinnati '..,.....,a ......$ 8 G-is
hHitterles--Nlchols ThielEan Warner; EWING
Chech and PheIPs- Attenaance. 80
New-York tribune., 1905-04-24

'Eatted for Young In the nnth inning
6ooGSIyn T;oe36I --..-----.--.--.---.o Q.xs
& &ITo base hits-Ie-ts. Abhaliceh0. Sacrifice hits
i---i'1 D99ts stolen hascs-Dohls. Lewis. Lett OF
6ases-BroOklyn. 4. Boston . First base IN baIIsOf
d-ason l. or Young l. First base on errors E5rookyn
- s1Sl9l, = struck Out-Iy EaSOn. hy Nounc. 4
IIne. l:12 Umpire, JOhnstone Attendance. IL 6iS
New-York tribune., 1905-04-24
RESULTS OF OTHER GAMES.

At Rocky Point R Boston CAlericanl. s: Proyi-
lence EASTERN. q.
Al Troy.-MontIeal. :; Troy. .
At AIbany.-Alhany. o. Jersey City l.
At SyracL se--Sy yracuse, .; Rochester. 4
New-York tribune., 1905-04-24
INDOOR LAWN TENNIS.

The indoor lawn tennis In the 81 Nlchoias AliA
has proved popular and successful beyond the
1aldest dreams of those who planned and organized
New-York tribune., 1905-04-24
PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL.

The league baseball season is far too young 10
make possible any predictions TO the final out
come 10 suggest even which teams Will be nght-
ine the top five months from now. when the race
IS drawing 10 a close. Some conclusions can be
drawn. however. from the early games which give
some idea Of the way the wind may blow. Both
TIE NeR-York teams are strong. and both are al
most 10 be fighting in the first division most
Of the year. Relatively speaking. the Giants APP
pear be the stronger. The players are thoroughly
imbue5 with that confidence which is born Of sue
cess and this means more than is usually credited.
Playing in luck is too often mscalled for playing In
confidence. Nothing succeeds like success, and
nothing is 50 disheartenng constant criticism
for losing when doing ones best. The Giants are
now lauded and encouraged. when but two three
years ago they were secuted and reviled SO much
for a winning team, which will continue 10 win IN
less all signs fail The Hghlanders are strong
but won the championship in the American League,
and i seems not too much TO expect that the
worlds championship should lie between the two
TIE elriy season In BON leagues Both teams are
are quite the equal Of the New-York teams The
strengthened. ana, If it keeps up is present gait,
should he a worthy rival 10 the champions The
Two FilIaqtlpha teams played a lie seIles pre-
Elols 70 the opening Of The season, so that they
ir means Of comparison. in their respective posi-
tons throughout the season. as 10 the relative
BEGAN badly in the National League and lost Six
straight games, but did the champion Boston
l8oth mines are likely 70 show Improvement in the
near future. Little can be judged yet Of the
MesteIn teams. Pitts5urg and Chicago appear the
strongest, from games played, in the National
League, whIe Chicago seems stronger than St.
Louis in the American League. and likely 10 be the
strongest rival Of the Eastern teams.
Mccain OF the Giants, has laid himself open
70 criticism rather early in the season BY so far
forgetting himself 10 allow moments temper
10 get The better OF his judgment. and striking an
opponent This led 10 retaliation on the part Of
The Philadelphia catcher and a show OF rowdvism
BY the crowd which was blot the early base
bah season RoH-dyism is always 10 be deplored
blt seems unavoidable at times. II breaks our
and, IN the heat Of passion. goes unrestrained for
a real or fancied wrong. The crowd a Philadel-
ra, or rather part Of il. forgot its sportsman
hLlp and, because aggTfeved, treated Ihe whole
visiting team as would pack of hoodlums because
OF The offence or one. McGann should be pun
lshed. and not lightly. for his part OF the occur
renee Discipline he maintained al
hazards and there should be no repetition Of the
scenes that marred the game in Philadelphia
Saturday. New York wants "A winning team and a
team earnest in its desire 10 win. but New-York
demands sportsmanlike team. and not that
viii carry an III name from city TO city and be
menace to clean sport.