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New-York tribune., 1905-06-12
CRIMSON CHANCES SLIM.
Unsettled Condition of HarUard
Cree Dispiriting to Students.

Cambridge Mass, June u--Never before in the
memory OF the present generation OF oarsmen has
a Harvard eight left Cambridge for New-London
to put the finishing touches on for the race with
Yale in az crude and unsettled a state as Is the
band OF Crimson oarsmen that started for the
Thames yesterday. The as 1t Is now rowing
has been working together just two weeks, and is
an entirely different combination from that which
went to disastrous defeat at the hands Of the Cor
nell eight.
Four IN the boat now rowing in the same
seats in the boat that they occupied in the
contest against the Ithacans-bawson at NO: 0,
Flint at No. 3. Tappan at No. ana Burcnaro d
bow.
The Cambridge student body regards the race
with Yale as farce far as the varsity elsnt
goes 1t IS felt that there must have oeen some
sort of msmanagement in the selection OF te men
for the boat in order to have oroIgnt ABOUT 'As
present unsettled condition OF the boat.
The varsity four oar has not yet peen plGked'
There is good material for four ana as tne daL,
ward stroke as being taught by WFay Is wen
suited TO short distances there Is more nope OF d
Harvard victory in this contest
Varsity-stroke. Captain Fiey; No. Meier;
g. Flint No. 2. Tappan; bow. BurchaTd; coAs"alh'
Varsity four-Stroke. Shapard; No. 3, GIL: No
2 kellogg; bow, Corlett; coxswain, MontgoInssry'
F'reshman-Stroke Morgan; No. 4, Amoersi NO o.
warren: No s. Fish; No. T. Richardson; NO D.
Fahnestock: No. 2. Despard; bow Wlgglns' cox
swain, Arnold.
New-York tribune., 1905-06-12
IRISH RUNNER BEATEN.
Joyce Defeats Hynes IN a Close Race
at Celtic Park.

In four-nlile match the cinder track
measuring four laps to the mile, of the Irish
American Athletic Club. at Celtic Park, Long
Island City. yesterday. John J. Joyce Of the local
club. who holds the ten-mile indoor and fve-1nile
outdoor running championships of America de-
feated Thomas Hynes, the champion cross country
runner of Ireland. At stage of the contest was
there more than few feet between the pair and
with a splendid sprint in the last fifty yards Joyce
Just beat out the other by barely half a yard.
Fully eight thousand persons witnessed the con-
test, and when the pair reached the homestretch
the crowd swarmed over the field to see the finish
but by fairly good management a passage was
cleared. through which the reached the tape
without hindrance. The time. q :O5 was rather
slow Should the pair meet again at the original
distance-fve miles-upon which they agreed there
IS possibility yesterdays result being reversed
The fact that Hynes arrived in this country only
eleven days ago induced the officials to shorten
the race to four miles, Hynes said he had not
had sufficient time IN which to get accmated and
fit for the longer distance.
New-York tribune., 1905-06-12
YACHTS PREPARING FOR SUMMER
Many Boats Moving to New Scenes Of Activ-
ity and Undergoing Repairs.

With the completion OF the work OF Installing
new Seabury triple expansion engines and boiler,
and the alterations IN the cabin plan OF the twin
screw yacht Editha, owned by ]. II. HRnsn, OF
the New-York and Larchnont yacht clubs, the
boat Is about ready for service Morris Heights.
Work on the steam yacht Coionia. belonging to
Commodore &. @. Bourne, New-York Yacht Club.
consisting Of the addition OF forward deck
house. decks and other improvements. is prac-
tica1ly completed, SO that she win be ready
for service.
The steam yacht julie, owned by Alfred. Costello
has left Morris Heights for the Thousand Islands
where the owner has his summer home The
Evelyn, formerly the Inta- is in commission. and
will be used IN these waters by her new owner.
grfft New-York Yacht Club, LarchmOnt Yacht
Club and the Thousand Islands Yacht Club. has
had her detachable bow and stern and spars
moved for passage through the canals to the St
Lawrence.
The Winona. General ]. A. Johnston, has also
left Morris Heights for the Thousand Islands. The
gasolene cruising yacht ChemauIn. built last win
ter at the Gas Engine and Power Cornpany's
W orks Morris Heights for J. H Oliphant, New
York Yacht Club, has left for the Thousand ISL
ands. where the owner spends the summer The
steam yacht Crescent, formerly the 1aur1ta- which
is now owned by George Rose, has been put IN
commission for cruising service J. A. MoIlen-
hauer's trunk cabin steamer Vim is about
ready TO leave New-York waters. The owner Is
commodore OF the Penataquit Corfnthian Yacht
Club and IS also a member Of the New-York-
Larchmont and Atlantic yacht clubs
New-York tribune., 1905-06-12
L4WN TENNIS.
Metropolitan Championship To Be
PIaYed This Week.

Followers of lawn tennis will turn their atten-
ton this week to the playing OF the Metropolitan
championship tournament the dirt courts of the
West Side Lawn Tennis Club. 1I7th-st. and Am
sterdam-ave. This meeting is one Of the Oldest
on the calendar OF the United States National
Lawn Tennis Association and the title in the sin
giles is held by Holcombe Ward. also the ma
fionaI champion. Ward will default his title this
year but his absence will not materially affect
the tournament. the entry list received by
Chairman Thomas c. Trask shows remarkable
strength and includes all OF the ranking players
in the metropolitan district
Among the leaders Frederick B. Alexander.
Tsaymond D. Little Harold H Hackett Frederick
G. Anderson. Clarence Hobart, c. c. Kelly and
The leading pair in the doubles this week will
be Alexander and Hackett. The racquet work Of
thfs patr on the Crescent Athletic Club courts
against the national champions, Ward and
Wright, was SO remarkably good as to cause them hem
championship and later OF the national title, If
thew should seek Il at Newport.
The championship singles will begin to-day
Later in the week me d9npes women a TIed
doubles will be contested The entry for the
Tnn3en's contests shows increase in numbers
and strength over last year.
New-York tribune., 1905-06-12
YALE HAS spYGLAss FOR HARVARD
Telescope to Watch the Enemy's Practice on
the Thames.

Gales Ferry. Yale Crew Quarters. June IL (Spe-
ciaDA innovation in Yale crew life here is the in
stallation of a huge telescope the Eli boat club
veranda by which the slightest move Of the Har-
ward crews can be seen and reported. Heretofore
all the news that has come 10 Yale from Harvard
and vice versa has come from scouts along the
bluff between the camps. or from boats that
have gone out to watch. So near are the two quar-
ters that often tricks have been played to out
the opposing camps from getting news of each
other.
After this Harvard will have to be unusually
alert to do anything unusual without Yale being
wise" The big telescope which is the gift TO
Yale from George St. John Sheffield, sweeps the
river for two miles TO the navy yard bend. and
Yale eyes will be glued to this telescope from now
New-York tribune., 1905-06-12
PROFESSIONAL BAsERAr1.

mere mas been little change in the standing of
me local clubs during the past week The Giants
sun LEAD me National League by wide margin
the Superbas are as safely in last place in tha
same league, while the Hghlanders are still in The
rear gara IN the American League-a place of which
they are hardly deserving. The time has come
-NeW-fork Americans to begin their upward climb
ti Ihe team is strong one and capable OF better
e.--Les II II were only possible tn ea+ -
80 $3.50 II the held This now seems - e!lS LuiI
SIe.sno Hno II looks hopeless task to a-opapIe
:. Willch IS safely installed in firs+ axe
iroL WITHOUT the bounds of posshiIity
managed TO win two games fro- ~ me ~
t. 40 Philadelphia. which Is pavinp fas+ ne
= @ paii gained few points on the ehan1iops
- nas Hoi enough 10 arouse any fear
si. That the Giants broke even with the
IpAeeSt team in the West Is quite satisfinc S
IL Is only reasonable to expect them To ayn 90 le
m VI me otleF games while away from home
-Iese IS sun cause for adverse criticism for +ba
CoIuLlsIs1 trouble between the PLAYERS and the ~
p-LSs- f1afoiy Gay passed last week without an
SSctoIe1k IN one quarter another which called
I9T q punishment At American League Park a
c.4sA petWeen the Cleveland players and the UNI
gns anosL resulted in open and disgracefIII
hght Grlthth was punished for resenting an open
Sno% or hsticufs, but it may be said that the
Elghanders We're free from any blame In the
khaoy tactics that all but spoiled the game In
might have developed into blot on the season.
Iere Is at least some cause for congratulation in
1his The Superbas seem to be hopelessly beaten
and discouraged There is chance for them to
Win two or three games this week, as St. Louis
viii be their opponents.
New-York tribune., 1905-06-12
FRESHMAN EIGHT-oARED CREW.

Colunbia's crews have Just passed throusn
tough week They have rowed over the fun course
aboxs the boathouse and back every morning, 8
distance OF eight miles. and In the late ar.eIn44 -
have had hard time rows or races Tor the resdtla
distance It has been severe week ana tns ne4L
one promises to be no less SO. Coacn Gooaw1n L
interfion seems to be to get In all the work that
can be done now. and to get the men so Mt thai
they can be kept on edge with only trihe or WORK
IN fhe Sizzling hot days which are due toward the
end of June. ,,. l. soto,+
ing the Argonauts, of Toronto, does not shed much
light on the possibilities of the Salt City conesans
ss four mile rowers. The for only mile
and a half and although all reports say that tns
Syracusans took things easy once they got ahead
the time would Indicate that neither crew had very
much speed The distance was covered oy the
rate OF 10 minutes and Is seconds for two miles ana
about n0 minutes and 10 seconds for four miles.
There Is nothing extraordinary about the time,
although weather conditions may have been anpro, Pr
Is that the four-oared crew was even up with the
Argonauts when a foul caused the Canadians to
rowing.
New-York tribune., 1905-06-12
auToMOBILING.

Automobile race meets held during the last ie"
weeks have nroyed that with proper handicappins
end with rroper classification OF cars some Keen
competition can be furnished by power driven ma
chimes Excellent sport furnished al meets e9 =
n Chicago. Boston and New York Whicn @ +, seic
any automobiles supply contests N.loa an O. RI
letes OF horses The meet Morris Park on oal ste
HrEay was OF q kind TO encourage and roster ing
SPORT The big track IS reasonably SAKE loi -
extreme speed, and the meets there are xss-rn
grow In popularity CheVroletss brilliant pefAo.
anee in rna(ing new worlds track record of hz 10
seconds is cause for wonder. but not Tor
iation particularly II is likely 20 iead 10 LuIaies
Efforts set an even faster marx. alo sPseu,s Is ~ ~
lais kind is far TOO dangerous on clrcuiat ssta
70 De encouraged II would be better IL tleSs :,
q extreme speed were confined 20 sIaishla"a'
euttcnsa
New-York tribune., 1905-06-12
LAWN TENNIS.

The American challenging team for the Davis
trophy viii sail for England tomorrow. and it can
Be safely said that If the is TO be brought back
70 this country this team should be able do 1t.
IN the practice last week the courts Of the
Crescent Athletic Club Larned, Ward and Wright
gave every evidence that they ar the top Of
their game and inspired confidence in their ability
TO cope with the best players abroad Clothier
not able 10 play in the tournament last week.
bur he was hard at work keeping In condition and
his skill IS not questioned. He is the youngest
player Of the four and has been in the ranking list
for only four years. but he has forced his way TO
the front by his brilliant. all round play In way
which makes him one of the best and most rellabs
men on the team L>arned. brilliant TO degree one
day and erratic and careless the next mas no
equal II he happens TO be in a playing MOOD 1hls
was plainly shown last week Ward has attalIed
an all round development which. connpined with
his painstang accuracy. makes the nalionaI chaLI-
pion most formidable player and one thaJ can pc
relied on at all times. Wright has reached the
verv Ton OF his game and is playing faster ana
better than ever before. He is most reSouI ceLui
rIayer and quick TO take advantage OF any Neah-
ness of an opponent He won the tourianIeH laee
week coming through without oeIeaI- anu III lifS
event of any accident TO Larneo or SIolnlef m
Be nell qualified TO take his place IN lne s9siea ai
l,nhoid his nosition with credit NO Qe4nte az !,
roIIncernent has yet been made as 10 Wnicn W.
the fo11r Will pIay in the singles rnaucneS.
vii te decided on only at the last n.oiletI a
after the men have had opportunity 10 get S0t1
pEactice abroad.
New-York tribune., 1905-06-12
AMERICAN RODE WINNER.
The Grand Priu Went to EphrussT s
Fi11asSeur.

Paris. June 1.-THE Grand Prix Of $4,000 was
won easily at Longchamps to-day by Mlcnei
Ephrussis Finasseur, with Nash Turner, an amer
fcan Jockey up. The betting was to on Flnas-
The snort lost considerable interest owing TO
the breaking down of a number OF prnnlneaat rom eas
horses hut the great contest, which virtually eIus
the Paris racing season. attracted q orlliiahu as
Wien President and Nine. Loubet just before
the race arrived in the inclosqre escorted oy
orc,red hy the leaders of society, including most
of the members of the diplomatic corps and OF tne
Cabinet Mr. Mccormick. the American AInpaSsI-
dor and Mrs. Mccormick were present with a
pa prgssident Ioubet had an enthusiastic reception
ali along the route to Longchamps. both gong ana
retnrnine Enormous crowds lined the sTeets IN
order to watch the procession to and from the
New-York tribune., 1905-06-12
PLANS MoToRCYcLIsTs' MEETING
Tours Around Boston, Hill Climbing Contest
and Championship Races on Card.

yyaltham Mass, June 1.-The programme for
the annual meeting Of the Federation ot Motor
Cyclists in this city in August next has bean COM
pleted It provides for, reception to visitors on
Monday August z, and trip to the Norumoega
to9ter on the Charles River, the following day,
with a hin climbing contest and a clambake. On
Wednesday, August 8. road races and OBSTRUCTION
races Will be held, and IN the evening the cnam-
nionshir races OF the federation win be held On
~ Cv,a rIes River track. On Thursday tours VIII
be made TO various points OF interest In and near
T9ostOn and on Thursday evening the annual busi-
20. meeting viii be held For Friday and Satur-
day more extended tours to dinerent points N
TeIr I'm gland are planned. Invitations have been
.sDT 70 many motorcycle clubs in England trance
Gernany Belgium and Italy, and It Is expected
tIst a number OF foreign delegates VIII be present
New-York tribune., 1905-06-12
FINE FIELD FOR SUBURBAN
Likely to ProUe the Best Race of the
Present Season.

The present week is big with promise. and If its
expectations halfrealized it should bring about
the most brilliant racing of the season. So far. IL
must be admitted, these expectations have had a
way Of being left at the post of collapsing at the
critical moment from inflated hopes into dismal
disappontments; but racing folk inclined 10 be
optimistic of the future they are mournfui
OF the past. and their threadbare watchword But
this is another day" loses its efficacy in
blotting cut the fororn and Improbable yester-
days.
On Thursday the comfortable old-fashioned set
ting of Gravesend, with its hollow chested grand
stand and its comparatively chuteless tracks. gives
New-York tribune., 1905-06-12
GOLFING.

Much disappointment was expresseo - So.
,srol. .,..+ p71tis Anderson our open champion.
made such q poor showing in the open champion
ship of Great Britain at st. Andrews las' "eeA a.
He could not even keep within striking olsracs O1
the leaders and under the rules was iorceo 10 oo
our the LEST 6av Alex Smith did but little better.
Judging from the somewhat nle1grs epSS,,ons
celved neither was at his best ano lhs .a; ga,ne
Later reports may show that there wa soie q
lenuation for showing that wss ,ai bn Won the
Knollwood tournament on SATURDAY, mas ony ys 20 20
the amateur championship. His receht o ,ot
over Walter J. Travis and Charley Seeiey &c eTs
due 10 snv nrorounced weakness OF those prayers
tn the particular matches. but rather 70 nus UiI
skill and ability TO take advantage OF any
Stance which arose ia the match He is naIuraI a.
golfer, with freA easy style ana az ne 5snc "a
put him IN the very front rank is tne eAAei.S-.
which only comes with age and constant ''Nii-'
rnenr piav
New-York tribune., 1905-06-12
PHILADELPHIA. 6: CINCINNATI.

Cincinnati, June 11--PhiladeIphia defeated Gin
played in the mud, heavy rain falling until
after o'clock. Pettinger pitched a strong game
for Philadelphia The follows:
R H E.
Cincinnati ......:....i o o 0 o. I
Batteries-Pittinger and Doom; Chech. Hahn
Schlei. Umpire-Johnstone. Attendance, 7,12s.
New-York tribune., 1905-06-12
PAIRS TO RACE AT MATINEE.
King Chimes and Governor Holt to Meet Il
Mora and West Wilkes.

A match has just been arranged between w {.
F1oyd-Jones's King Chimes and Governor Holt
and Luke A Burke's FL Mora and West Wilkes
to take place at the opening matinee OF the New
Wi, r,-i,,i,, Cub on Saturday afternoon. These
teams raced at Orangeburg on Memorial Day Day,
go I1,era furnishing one of the best amateur team
H acas seen in this part of the country for many
day when a most unfortunate accident 70 one }i 3fi
the drivers marred the finish. The natneeS arc al
amateur affairs free to the public
New-York tribune., 1905-06-12
NATIONAL LEAGUE STANDING.
GAM ES TO-DAY.
AMERICAN LEAGUE STANDING.

Chicago June 11-Reulbachs fine pitching, his
own clever fielding, with almost perfect support
and three fast double plays. were responsible for
Chicago's victory to-day. Only one of the visitors
reached third, mix-up on signals leaving second
uncovered on Mertess steal ONeils throw going
10 field Chicago's base running and timely
hitting scored her four A crowd of twenty
four thousand watched the game, and much en-
was shown. The follows:
New-York tribune., 1905-06-12
MUCH INTEREST IN OCEAN RACE.

Considerable interest IS being taken IN the COM
ing ocean race CT the Brooklyn Yacht Club, which
begins on June %. a special meeting Of captains
and members has been called for Wednesday night
at the clubhouse to discuss the race and the
cruise 70 Hampton Roads, where the local club
is making great preparations for the reception or
the yachtsTnen who take part IN the race a party
leaves New-York al Old Dominion Line steamer
on Saturday, July ], at 2. M
New-York tribune., 1905-06-12

at the slightest appearance of anything crimson
Town the river
programme to-day. There was no practice on tns
river, and except for a trip in the launch Emu
Yale down to New-London for morning church at
tendance, the day entirely uneventful. All the
men are in good condition. DAILY having practcahy
recovered from his recent slight trouble.
New-York tribune., 1905-06-12
JACK MoAKLEY TO GO TO BOSTON.
Cornell Trainer besides Not to Train New
York Athletic Club Team.

ithaca. N Y, June 11--Jack Muakiey. trainer
of the Cornell track team. has decided not to go 10
New-York this summer to train the New-1orS
Athletic club hut instead will go to Boston, as
usual to take charge OF the ST. Augustine games
New-York tribune., 1905-06-12
BROOKLYN AGAIN LOSES.
st. Louis Find Stricklett for FiUe
Runs I'm .Sirth Inning.

St Louis June list. Louis defeated Brooklyn
here to-day by a score of to 4. Strickett pitched
a good game. with the exception Of the sixth in
ming when a base on balls, a single. two doubles
and a triple let in five The score follows:
New-York tribune., 1905-06-12
BROOKLYN zINGARI TEAM LEADS.
First in Metropolitan Cricket League-Tie
in Association.

BY defeating Team of the Staten Island Club
in their game on Saturday the Brooklyn Zlngari
team has advanced to first place in the records OF
the Metropolitan District Cricket League Inc
I2rool,1,n Wanderers are In second position, with
the two teams of the Staten Island Club and Kings
County St. George tied for third place Inc
New-York tribune., 1905-06-12

The Pharsalia Plate. trophy of great historical
value is offered by the Brighton Beach Racing as
sociation for the Triumph Stakes. ne" Ieatui
for two-year-olds. to be decided in the course VI
the autumn meeting at Brighton Beach lhls lace'
which is an innovation being at one mle-a greater
distance than two-year-ods have generally Deeh
asked to traverse-is already much talked ABOUT
among horse owners, as it calls not oniy ioi a
display of speed but for bulldog tenaclty whlch Is
characteristic of the thoroughbred at his best Inc
E,barsaIia Plate was first run Natchez. Miss
on December 20 1916. and it was at two mile he'S'
SO that in offering it as an incentive 10 oWheiS ~
race their -year-olds over distance OF groNiu
it is particularly fitting. 1t is handsome piece ol
silver in the form of cup standing about eighteen
inches high On one panel is u racing scene WINE
on the other is the inscription:
Won December 20. 1916. at three heats by j. J.
Hughess chestnut horse Warwick, nve years, i oIo;
A. L. Bingaman's chestnut mare Betsy Coody I py
Leviathan, out of Charlotte Hamilton, py or
Charles
Mr. Boden has so nicely framed the conditions OF
the Triumph Stakes that no excessive penalty is
incurred for winning of the big stakes between
now and September while. on the other hand the
allowances are slight that a possible sleeper IS
taken care of. 1t should be worth between Siz'WWg W
and $4,000 exclusive of the Pharsalia. which IS
valued at $500. The plate is more highly priced
for its historic association tnan ior It's mere &
tary value. 1t obtained from member OF an
been since 1850 In the war it was buried for safe
keeping on sugar plantation near NeW-OrleanS-
Between now and the opening of the Coney Island
Jockey Clubs meet there still remain some inter-
esting stakes to be decided, and the Brooklyn
Jockey Clubs meeting should end with almost a
flourish. This afternoon the Astoria for two
year-old fIles will be renewed and Of the twenty
two from which the field may be made up, nve
have been named to start in the overnight nsI
They do not represent the best of the aVallapIe
material and it is be hoped that some ADDITIONS
will be made before post time. The Astoria -t Is
ing It is by private subscription of $3.50 half for
felt with 81 COO and plate OF the value OF - sV2 S
should be worth approximately s., 300 AS there Is
a tradition that the winner shall devote the sPols
to a dinner given the nominators OF the nl!leSi
there is little likelihood that any OF tne1 w VIII
dale Handicap will be renewed and on Wednesuay
the Myrtle Stakes.
New-York tribune., 1905-06-12
METROPOLITAN LEAGUE.

In the New-York Association series Paterson
and Columbia Oval still tied for the lead, win
four teams-Essex County, West Indians Newark
and This .les-with equal percentages for third
place. The standing of the clubs is as follows;
NEW-YORK CRICKET ASSOCIATION
New-York tribune., 1905-06-12

Hits-On McGnnity, in innings. Left on bases
Chicago. 3; New-York. ( Two base hit-ChanSSe-
Sacrifice hit-Tinker bases-Schulte Maloney %
Mertes. Double pays-aeulbaoh Tinker and Chance S2,;
Evers Chance. Struck out-By Reulbach l. Dy NC
Gnnity. by witse. .. Bases balls-On Reulna9n'
l: of McGinnity 2. Hit with bal-By Reulbach DeVIlI
Tire IDS Umpires-Bausewine and Emsie. Attend
New-York tribune., 1905-06-12
ST IOEIS.

Two base hits-Beckley. Grady, Lumley. Three base
hits-Lumley, Batch Burke. Sacrifice hits-Dunleavy.
Dobbs. stricklett Hit by pitched bali.By striclett
Struck out-By Thelrnan 8: by str1cklett 4 Left on
Louis, 4; Brooklyn 4 Time, lao. Umpire
Klein. Attendance. s.1O0
New-York tribune., 1905-06-12

In the last week or ten days majority OF these
candidates have had their public trials for the
Suburban and since the season began nearly all
of them have been in race. either in the West or
on some local track. With q few notable eAcep-
tIons these trials have not added TO the fame OF
the candidates, nor in the calculations OF morse
men and form students. have they improved their
chances of victory.