New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-13

which means substantial remuneration, and
consequently he Is between two fires.
close friend of his told me last Thursday
that he will not make q final decision until
the time comes. and as he Is particularly
anxious 10 60 30 Sweden u IS more than
likely that the American team will not lose
one Of its brightest stars. II would not be
fair 10 him for me 10 say that he will be on
the deck OF the Finland when II sails away
next June, but am quite willing 10 venture
the prediction.
Tell Berna. the Cornell distance runner,
who. judging by his record performance AT
two miles in the dual meet with Pennsyl-
vana, is even better and stronger than last
year. will not hesitate about accepting az
offer 10 so to Sweden. He said last week:
I'll be tickled to death 10 make the Jour
ney II the American olympic committee
extends me an invitation.
While on the subject OF track and field
athletics. feel moved to say that on what
has been seen this year Cornell Will re-
peat its victory Of year ago and capture
the team trophy at the intercollegiate
games on Franklin Field. Philadelphia. In
spite Of the defeat by Pennsylvania in
dual meet ON May 4, am told that jim
Moakley, the Cornell trainer, has been in
high good humor this week. which indi-
Gates that he is not worrying about his
men or their condition. Yale Princeton or
Harvard may develop unexpected strength.
but at this writing II looks like "a duel be-
tween Cornell and Pennsylvania. with the
odds against the last named, now that
Marshall one Of the leading college sprint
ers, has pulled a tendon.
Il is not altogether surprising that Har-
ward has been favored over Dartmouth on
the Princeton football schedule this year
Last fall the Harvard game came first, fol-
lowed by meetings with Dartmouth and
Yale. making three grIelllng struggles in
quick succession. The schedule this year
is better arranged. as Dartmouth will be
played on October 95 Harvard on Novem-
Der and Yale on November rs. with COM
paratively easy game with New York Uni
vcrsity on November 9 sandwiched In be-
tween the two most important battles of
the season. No better arrangement could
re made from the point OF view OF the
Tigers
Said "The Cornell Daily Sun on Wedne5-
day: IF Harvard wins from Cornell on the
Charles on MAY IS. she will have TO row
faster race than any Crimson crew has
rowed in years for unless unforeseen catas-
tropics arise IN the mean time Mr. Court
ney will send one Of the best developed
Fights to Cambridge this year that ever sat
in a Cornell shell Net only will it BE a
developed crew but il Will be a fast crew
capable Of repeating the victories OF last
year" one cannot blame Cornell mon COR
being optimistic when on the subject OF
rowing. There Is reason; hut too much
confidence Is dangerous thing
Speabing OF elGht-oared she'll racing re-
calls few words I had last week with
Yale man who IS confident that jim Rogers
and Bob Cook will get results II Ne"
Haven this year He said that IN his
oniDjon the oarsmen had adapted them
selves quickly to the famous COOK Strohe
and that there was plenty of power in the
boat and plenty Of speed. too. nave No..
soon the crew on the water this year, ana
Il Is rather early 10 pass an opinion III any
case. as 4 will be two or three weeks ot-
fore the coaches can begin to put on the
finishing touches. II is hoped for the sake
Of rowing. however. that Rogers. who g
acting as head coach for the tirst time VIII
he able 70 turn out a crew better quaIln"d
70 give Harvard a race than has been the
Soc. IN tho last four years. II Bob Cook
has not lost his cunning after several years
Of inactivity, so far as rowing Is con-
cerned. Yale men have reason TO b" nope
mi as he developed many a winning crew
in his day.
When the Giants return 10 IN" i"'o
Grounds ON MAY 81 the games VIII ID"
called a. $50 instead Of O'CLOCK 80
formal announcement has been made by
John r. Brush, chief owner OF the CLUB 20
this effect. but it is bound 10 come shortly
as the vote Of the fans was Overwhelmingly
in favor Of an earlier starting time. II
will he the most satisfying move in base
ball made in many q day.
The Jersey city Skeeters continue 10 M
the sensation Of the International League
race. Perhaps another pennant VIII ny IN
the metropolitan district.
Lear. the Princeton pitcher. deserved bet
ter OF his team mates on SATURDAY. 10 lose
q two-hit game is pilinE on the agony.
HERBERT.