New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-04-12
Holds Worlds Title al 1872,
Playing in Better Form
Than Last Time.

Willie Hoppe successfully defended his
1872 balklins billiard crown last night BY
a score Of 500 IN 44o he defeated Calvin
Demsrest. who began his career ss 3
protese of the late John W. Gates, and who
stood as his challenger AZ the table set in
the grand ballroom Of the Hotel Aston. A
big crowd sat spellbound 70 the end
Hopes average was - 1895 and his high
runs 66, 81 and 50. Demarest made an
average 81 u 1924. with high runs NJ aS
81 and a..
Under the strain If the seesawing score
Hoppe went 10 pieces in the early part OF
the match. He was uncertain about shoot
ing and changed around from side 70 side
10 the amusement If the spectators. Hoppe
however. had all Of the luck, and lated set
tied down 10 something like his true form
Demarest was the victim Of foulng on
three separte occasions. Then the globes
acted rebeliously and frequent line-ups
marred much Of his otherwise brilliant
playing Hoppe finally nerved himself when
the youthful challenger had led him into the
final hundred points. Then he worked ont
sizeable runs. much Of their brillancy be-
Ing dmmed, however. by his wavering over
the shots
The young champion appeared in better
health than when ne encountered Sutton
and lost his 1871 title a month ago He
won the bank and led of with five carroms
collected at the top of the table, when he
miscalculated n single cushion shot I'm his
attempt 10 shave the second object ball.
by attempting TO play fine. Hoppe on his
next turn at the table, fairly trapped the
ivory globes in one Of the corners at the
upper end Of the table BY def ranipu-
lation Hoppe controlled the spheres in the
space before retiring after twenty-four
because Of a hss-oh. In his next inning
Hoppe again counted twenty-four by the
daintiest Of close csrroms. the run termi-
mating as lie failed 10 get the globes out
OF balk because Of a too lightly played
shot TO the cushion.
During the opening innings the chal-
lenger experienced some hard rolls of the
globes that sent Hoppe into command
ing lead. on his fifth turn. however.
Demarest put together collection OF
forty-sevep that for brilliancy eXcelled
anything the champion had attempted. lie
began with a series of wonderful drives,
intended 20 impart freedom and freshness
10 his stroke He followed with lot OF
dexterous manipulations along the lines
and centre panel. q species OF semi-nurs-
ing. which carried him along TO forty
seven. at which the worries lined on the
short rail at the head Of the table.
Denarest essayed a kiss shot and played
# perfectly, except that the cue ball just
failed TO roll the distance to make tho
cagom count
To begin the sixth inning Hoppe had a
spell OF nervousness as he frequently
changed his mind as TO shots. utter
sounded about the big ROOM which only
made matters worse. Demarest added ~
on his next turn by an assortment OF bril-
liantly executed close ball-to-ball carroms
He had the globes rolling prettily when. in
reaching for a draw, he made foul by
accidentally tipping the red with his cue
With the game going against him. Hoppe
began his fifteenth inning with great care
lie soon recovered his ease of stroke and
touch and gradually worked out massive
RIM OF Sc that placed him within strlkmg
distance OF his challenger.
Home backed his run OF IS with a. o.
and Il and took the lead. His recovery en-
couraaed him but he was destined again
40 fool the blight Of his chalenger's skill.
CO.. In the twenty-thrd inning Demarest
n,,t toeether an Impressive cluster or 9S.
mitch was IN tho way of being triple fig
,,ros but for the carelessness OF the young
Lear ~ the end. I'm the next inning Dem
.ros, nod +hc balls rolling well, when he
fouled for the second time when ne had
things his own way. II was sheer careless
mass, due to his rapidity OF execution
Three turns later he put together d. whlch
tied him with Hoppe reeling OF cushion
and ,naks6 shots In remarkaDIe Poluslon