New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-10-02

The most unfortunate part OF Larneds
late decision not to make the Journey lies
in the fact that the United States National
Lawn Tennis Association is placed in much
the same predicament as was the case TWO
years ago, when England's team was beat
en- by our strongest players in the prelim-
mary ties at Philadelphia, following when
a much weaker team Journeyed to Aus
tralia for the final matches. Those VINO
know Billy Larned have every reason TO
scout the idea that he had no intention OF
making the trip. A close friend OF his as
sures me that he had set his heart on
bringing back the cup and was grievousy
disappointed at not being able to get away.
No word of complaint or criticism is like
" 10 come from the English Lawn Tennis
Association for the seemingly unsports-
manlike position I'm pitting our strongest
and best against Englands challenging
team, only to send a team that the Britons
might have beaten 10 Australia for the cup.
The fact remains. however, that much crit
icism has been heard from various sources
and will be continued to be heard until the
deed of gift is remodelled in way TO
prevent such palpably unfair and incon-
gruous condition 10 obtain.
1 am not saying that England's team,
made UP Of Dixon, Beamish and Lowe, who
were beaten in four matches out Of I'VE
on the West Side courts some three weeks
ago. would have been successful in turn
ing the tables II Larned had not led the
American forces, but I do say that the
chances for an English victory would have
been exceedingly bright, for, as It was,
the American team had a mighty close call.
Two years ago / had reason 10 believe
that the desire for big gate in Phila-
delphia led the United States National
Lawn Tennis Association into most I'M
fortunate blunder. This year | am con-
WINGED that only an unforeseen contingency
brought about the same unfortunate condl-
ton. Under the circumstances, then. criti-
cism can be directed only at the deed OF
gift which makes It possible for conven-
fence TO violate the laws Of fairness and
craftsmanship by taking advantage Of one
challenging nation, even though, as was the
case this year, without intent
Jack Johnson says he will retire for all
time as heavyweight boxing champion OF
the world. Yes. when the crlnkle of stif
currency. the click Of gold and the sparkle
of diamonds cease to lure-if that time
ever comes.
Joseph f. Widener is true friend OF
racing He will be the host on Thursday
az his IYnnewood Farm, az Elkins PARK
Penn. to all lovers of the thoroughbred
and many are sure to take advantage OF
his hospitality. Those who do make the
tourney from this city can count on some
good sport with eight races on the card
csolfng titles have gone far aheld this
wear. As a slight equivalent for the loss
Of the United States championship TO Eng
land this country now boasts the titles OF
France Germany, Eastern Austria ana
sv,tzerland. Chick" swans is responsible
for the first named and A. H Revell for
the other three
A 3. s.-The team batting in the world
series last year was Philadelphia O8l'
chicago. O221 Collins led the Athletics
with a mark Of o429.
7, NJ. D.-The share Of the players from
the FIVE games in the worlds series last
fau was s7e.071 %. OF this amount the
philadelphia players earned &o62 1s each
ond the Chicago players $3.50 l6 each
Looks like close 10 5000 for the IuchS
winners this year. II