New-York tribune., 1914-11-29
SL0SSON-EOPFE
HATCH ARRANGED
VIII Play for 1872 Balk-
Line Title at Elks' Club
in February.
ALEC TAYLOR TO
PLAY AT DOYLE'S
Sport in England Almost at a
Standstill on Account
of War.

William + Hoppe has sent word to
the Brunswick Bake -Collender Com
pany that he will accept the challenge
of George r. Siosson for the 1872 balk
line trophy, providing the time in
which he would have to play were eX-
tended TO February 10, 1915. Hoppe
gave as a reason for asking an exten-
sion that engagements made when ne
did not expect 70 be challenged would
keep him away from New York until
about February 1.
Siosson replied that he would agree
20 February 10 on condition that the
match be decided in the grand hall Of
the Eiks' Club. Under strict appi-
cation of the rules governing the lo.2
championship, Hoppe would have TO ac-
cept within ten days after notification
Of SlossOn's challenge, and play in not
less than forty nor more than sixty
days from November q, or sArrender
the emblem. SIosson, however, does
not wish TO get the championship un-
less he can win IT, and comedies the
request for time, insisting on the right
to dictate where the match nust be
conducted.
Charles p. Miller, vice-president of
the Brunswick- Bake Collender Com
pany, says of the situation: should
Hoppe refuse to agree within ten days
70 play not later than January 20, Slos-
son woul be within his rights as
challenger if he claimed forfeit. An
1872 champion may play m forty days
from the date Of a challenge; he must
play in sixty days. S.osson's gener-
Gus consideration for Hopes engage
ments makes the rules flexible, which
thew should not be-
critic holders should either comply
with the rules framed 20 establish their
championships or be compelled to do
so. With Hoppe asking an extension
and Allen assuming the right TO SUIT
his own convenience and business IN
terests with relation to the pocket
championship, disregard OF rules has
reached what may be termed an acute
stage. 49,,
not later than November .. instead ne
has delayed doing 80 until their maVch
is scheduled for this week. Mature
co-so-ted TO nostnonemcrts. which he
should not have done. The reason as
signed is a wish TO bill the game Tor
tho one1iug Of King Aliens billiard
theatre in Kansas City. What interest
have we in that enterprise Nhat IN
terest in IL have POCKET players VINO
wish TO compete in matches or tourha-
ments? Rules are being ignored.
Leniencv with respect 20 their app ca
tion has caused them TO be overloohed.
"ff n He-e ~of Tor unusual condi-
tions. we would insist on rigid enforce,
nent Of the rules In both the ~ ana
nocket cases Final determination OF
a champioushin may be reached Oh eacn
instance. Hoppe will become the
ov.-e~ of the T., 81 emblem % he defeats
Slosson. By defeating Mature Al'en
U,U .couire orrm1nent possession OF
the pocket trophy"
Alec Taylor, an English professional
/ desc BE- hr "-r"r' F Li.c 20 ~ D.
as "A Wandering Cueist," is in New
York. and will shortly perform az
/ Dovle's lie arrived two weeks ago. hut
has been unable 20 play because OF a
bruised right thumb in which shght
case of blood poisoning developed.
Hearing gentleman remark that
closson's challenge 20 Hoppe Tor the
I 182 emblem would not prod ice reii
contest. Maurice DAILY remarked; i
think differently. People VINO expect
Home 20 beat Slosson easily may De
greatly mistaken. SlOf>On Is play u
V.li and when I'm good form he Is a
hard man 20 beat Tie % a Great phi
lard player. During busy proieS-
sioraf life be ha, been against tnr pest
billiard players in the world, ana has
beaten ,he best
+ While In New York s. ek before last,
Koii Yamad, related some Of the DIN,
culties the yational League OF Fil!iar-
p ayers have experienced IN then re-,
snective circuits. cold room, cold
table." said le. Player Dad, very ba 3.
Pals iumn messt. no. draw, no. spec
tator no understand, player no courabe'
angry" In a subs, quen' conversation
ne emphasized belief that cold table
beI fe-ts bl.'. lu.to Is se~.on- As N
cool temperature. and 'ded thst IN
billiard rooms in Holland there are
steam pipes und,r each table, and when
tbe weather is cold steam heat is Ap-
plied with good results.
Notwithstanding that q professional
handicap tournament is in progress and
sucb PLAYERS as Reece. Gray, Stevenson,
/ Newman. Smith and Digg!e are figuring
/ in matches, billiards in England are IN
a condition of serious depression. The
London Sportsman says: The game
/ 80 mo Linc, greater progress than ever