New-York tribune., 1912-03-20

lethdrgN, ana WIN lne dlu Ol oONSAoi VI
the younger university men living IN rs
territory, it's able president promises that
at no far distant date Denver with the con-
tiguous territory will take its place with
tho coast as an active and important fac
Tor I'm track and field sports as Weu as
jn other sports over whicn the A. a. l..
has jurisdiction.
Governor Eugene n. Noss has selected
Henry Hornblower a we'll known banker
Of Boston, as treasurer TO handle New Ehs-
lands contributions for the American
Olympic team. In making this appointment
Governor Foss had the following TO say;
New England people are lovers OF clean
snort, and will. believe, both welcome the
opportunity 10 see the June try-out contests
Al Soldiers Field between the best track
and field athletes of the country ana SUB
scribe literally 10 defray the expenses OF
the successful contestants.
"I trust that New England will, as usual.
DO her share promptly and cheerfully in
aiding the young men who are to uphold
our national athletic prestige"
James r. sullivan has written to Gov
ernor Dix requesting him to interest HIM
funds and it is expected that he will fol-
low the example of Governor Foss and do
his part to help the cause.
James F. Sullivan received letter yes
terday from f. X Hall, chairman of the
football rules committee, saying that Dart
mouth College would again contribute $500
TO the Olympic fund This should stir the
other colleges TO action.
Julian W. Curtiss, treasurer Of the
Olympic committee, reported yesterday that
a check for $3.50 had been received from
the Missouri Athletic Club. with the assur-
ance from President Johnston that the ath-
letes In ST. Louis would swell the amount
later.
Charley White has refereed his last bout
at the Madison Athletic Club. The man
agement OF that club has written a letter
10 the State Athletic Commission stating
that the board Of directors has decided
that 1t was contrary TO the best interests
of the club to have Charley White act as
referee in any bouts which the club may
conduct in the future. They also asked
that the commission assign some other
referee, declaring that any man other
than White would be acceptable.
White owes his trouble with the Madison
A. c. to his action in disqualifying "One
Round" Hogan in the first round OF his
bout with Leach Cross last week.
Ralph Capron. the star quarterback of the
Minnesota football eleven last fall, has
signed a contract to play baseball with the
Pittsburgh Pirates. Capron is an outfelder
L .In. H. f-
10 receive a salary OF $500 for the season,
whether he remains with the team or not.
Ora Morningstar. now Of Pittsburgh, has
challenged George Sutton, Of Chicago, for
the ISL billiard championship won by the
latter from Willie Hoppe last week. Morn
ingstar held the 1872 title at one time.
Harry La Montague. who is racing a
stable OF 'cross-country horses IN France,
has purchased from Samuel Ross. Of Wash
ington, the steeplechaser Rosshampton. Ar
rangements have been made 10 ship the
horse from this city on Saturday to Maison
I.afitte, where the La Montague string is
nuartered. in charge Of the American train
er. Preston NJ. Burch.
Rosshampton is a ive-year-old gelding by
Roehampton-Ro by Rossington, thus
balf-brother 20 the useful performer DR..
Duenner. He is a good type for steeple
chasing and won a couple OF races through
the field at Laurel. Maryland, last autumn.
John J. Hyland, recently engaged to train
for Baron Oppenheim in Germany. will
leave this city to-day on the Lusitania.
Mr. Hyland will be accompanied by his
wife and his youngest daughter. Grace. He
declared that he is leaving this country
with. regret but that he had no option. in
view OF the dark outlook for racing here.
Frederick Williams, one Of the most capa-
Bile steeplechase riders in America, has
been signed to school and ride Charles
Kohlers horses in France. He will be
passenger on a steamer departing from this
city in a few days. Samuel c. Hildreth, IL
is said advised the engaging of Williams,
whose judgment of pace and finishing abil-
ity brought him into prominence when he
first donned silks.
The second preliminary game of the
hockey tournament among the four lead
ing professional teams of Canada for q
purse OF $500 Will be played tonight at
the St Nicholas Rink, between Quebec
winner Of the Stanley Cup, and Ottawa,
the winner of last years title.
AUTOMOBILES.
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