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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-17
Tales of a Wayside Tee
By GRANTLAND RICE

ago. was greatly impressed By the
Scots wonderful reserve power. IF q
certain remarkable shot had 70 be
played" comments Jerry, 81 believe
Braid would have come closer than any
others to putting the miracle safely
over. recall that in my match with
him over his home course | was play
ing the best golf knew how to play.
had a very low score, and SO at the end
of sixteen holes | stood up. | ex-
pected 70 finish even with him az least,
but he won the next hole, squaring the
match. Then, while | played the last
hole in par, Braid planted one Of the
finest shots ever saw 10 within three
feet Of the cup. and so won the hole,
finishing l up. But all the way through
he gave evidence of having a lot OF
power and play in reserve-the feeling
that he was always playing we'll within
himself, and when the time came could
let out the necessary kinks and win.
Braid was a fine putter and q long
driver, but the most impressive feature
OF his game was the great determine
ton he put into his play when he came
70 a difficult shot, the boldness and the
confidence he put into the stroke. In
other words. II he happened TO need
ten or twenty yards more than his nor
nal distance he could always get II
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-17

The passing Of James Braid from the
Ancient Green into Colts Nalhalla'
where his place will be high, breaks Ut
the most remarkable rivalry that any
sport has ever known-the closest
triple competition over the Longest
stretch of time.
Observation-Disclosures three
greatest names in golf-and now only
the two Englishmen are left, with Scot
lands entry listed with the past.
Braid is gone-but the story OF his
twenty-yesr rivalry with Vardon and
Taylor will live in sport for more
years than most Of US will ever know.
Il is the story of competition unpar-
slleled and unparagoned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-17
WILSON PROVES
MOST CONSISTENT
WINNER AT TRAPS

Gunner, 81 IN. New York Athletic
Club were compelled 20 lace the most
irving weather conditions Of the sea
son at the Trsvers Island traps Of
The organization YESTERDAY; Not only
was there a high wind blowing pue
the half gale sent snow into the iaoe
Of the marksmen, and, as result
they had great difficulty In hlttihS 'n'
flying targets. 49,,
For the frst time this season the.e
was not single straight score
turned. notwithstanding the Conu ,
tions. Champion r. l. SPOTS manage
10 do fairly good work, ard won tn nc
high scratch prize Win totsl o. :"
out Of s possible 100 targets ne
most consistent winner Of the sitef-
noon vas former Commodore frshcle
N Wilson. Who took no less IMAM
- tics or lees on various events.
Commodore wilson started his Food
work by annexing the Trsvers lslsno
Cup. He also scored leg on me
Accumulation Cup, along with B.. K.
etoS5ard and A. &. Hubbell The for
n,r vschtsmsn was in at the death
on the distance handicap. TOO; scoring
a leg on the trophy, along Win Chsh',
MON Spotts. L. ". Thompson and
Dy ". r. short Commodore Wilson
smashed the afternoon BY winning
special 5O-"bird" trophy. shoot
A. c. Bennett and J. II. Wander
veer each scored 3 leg on the month,
lv Cup. A. B. Currie alone registered
on the club trophy The high hanoi
can gunner was B. r. Stoddard. who
bad = total Of 96 out of 100 targets
shooting with an allowance o. twenty
targets. The Novice Cup went to A.
VI Cv,vfe
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-17
IKILBANE MAY
FOLLOW STEPS
OF M'AULIFFE

Cleveland, Dec. 16.--Johnny Kilbane Is
talking about retiring from the Queens
berry arena undefeated for his cham
pionship laurels TO enter the business
world in pursuit Of the elusive dollar.
II Johnny sticks to the resolution he
will establish an epoch In modern day
pugilistic history. There is no record
Of a boxer quitting the sport while no
still was supreme in his division since
Jack McAuliffe stepped down score OF
years ago and told George KID La
vigne TO defend the lightweight title.
uossession Of which he conceded the
Saginaw Frenchman after an unpleas'
ant experience McAulife had with La
vigne in a no-decision bout at Philsdel-
phis.
Search the history Of pugilism from
time immemorial until the present and
there are proofs that ring champions
never select the time TO avert disaster
that engulfs all who overstep the
portals OF proprietary.
1. is the aim OF all champions 20 get
everything their titles are worth, and
each expresses hope TO retire with It
unsullied, but in every instance they
continue until somebody comes along
and tumbles them over the brink.
Oftentimes they don't profit by their
experience; they sink lower until the
threshold OF oblivion is crossed and
their career closed.
Whether Kilbane follows the beaten
path depends entirely upon himself.
While there are no better boys operat-
ing in the class dominated by the Cleve-
lander, Johnny might go on indefinitely
without meeting reverse, but II he
stands by his guns long ei ough he, too,
will feel the weight Of time, see an
other better suited 20 wear hi crown,
and the inevitable will happen.
Kilbane doesn't have TO worry over the
future comforts OF life. Frugslity al
ways was one OF Johnny's valuable as
sets, and barring unlocked for financial
reverses the wolf can howl at the Kill
bane door until il is black in the face.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-17

titles, Kyronen can point 20 his win
ming of the senior metropolitan cross
country, which championship Koleh-
mainen failed TO defend. Kyronen also
finished second in the Boston Athletic
Association Marathon run over the reg
ulation route Of 26 miles $50 yards.
Makes Strong Finish
In this race Kyronen los. consider
able ground at the start, but he finished
so strongly that Arthur Roth, OF the
Dorchester Club, the winner, would
have been a beaten man in another
quarter of mile.
Realizing that he has weakened him
self By his frequent running, Koleh-
msinen will retire for q much needed
rest After his defeat by Kyronen in
the senior national run he declared
that ne would not compete in any more
contests, outdoor or indoor, until next
summer.
IL is almost s foregone conclusion
that when he begins the task OF select
ing his all-American track and feld
team Frederick V. Ruben, secretary
treasurer OF the Amateur Athletic
Union. will give the post as champion
over 'cross-eountry and Marathon dis
tAnees 10 KyrA1AA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-17
The Close Average

The average number Of strokes per
round for the twenty years shows again
the closeness OF the competition:
Vardon, 1895 strokes TO the round.
Taylor, 1877.
Braid. 1901.
When these contenders travel in this
compact situation for so long a time
IL would take bold expert 70 say that
one was better than another. or thai
any difference existed great enough 70
be recorded OF the three Taylor got
the first jump; then Vardon followed,
and after this came Braid-where, for
the twenty years the championship
count stood as follows: Vardon, 8
champion ships; Taylor. champion
ships: Braid, championshi ps the
great trio having won Is out OF the 20
title events from two decades ago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-17
FORDHAM ELEVEN
SELECTS CAPTAIN
TOMORROW NIGHT
Choice Lies Between Lowe and
Corcoran-Students Take
Up Hockey

The election OF a captain for the
Fordhsm University eleven will tako
place tomorrow night. The men who
ere to receive their "Fs' will be de-
termined by the athletic association
tomorrow. About sixteen players will
obtain the letter and vote for the new
leader for the 1917 football team.
The election will be held at beef
steak dinner TO be rendered the squad
by the alumni at the Castle Cave Grill:
Gold footballs will be given 20 the "F''
men, while the other players will re-
ceive suitable mementoes.
The choice for the csptaincy has
narrowed down TO two candidates, Bull
Lowe, the star tackle, and Bunny Cor
coran. who performed SO we'll at end
this season. Corcoran has only one
more football year, while Lowe is ell
gible TO play two more seasons.
The schedule tor next year IS not
vet completed, several games still
being in doubt and two dates remain
untitled. II Georgetown consents to
play on Thanksgiving Day Rutgers will
be met on Election Day.
Several Of the students have taken
IN hockey and are anxious to intro
duce interclass games. With several
fine ponds in the vicinity Of the col
leee. the BronImtn have natural al
vantsges for the sport.
The baseball schedule, which is no.
vet completed, will contain twenty-five
games, seventeen OF which will be
nlayed at Fordham. A Southern trip
and an Eastern trip will be taken. Only
one game will DO played with Colum-
bia. and that contest is carded for
South Field
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-17
COLLEGE CHESS MEN
IN STRICT TRAINING

With the annual intercollegiate
tournaments 70 be held In this city
during the Christmas holidays fast
approaching, the chess players Of Har-
ward, Yale, Princeton. Columbia, Cor
nell, Brown, New York City College and
Pennsylvania are all in active train
ing" for the two great chess events Of
the college year.
Columbia faces the task of defend
ing the championship. In z. Fl. Leeds.
E. +. Korkus. the captain Of the team.
and c. b. Isaacson. the Blue and White
have trio Of players whose skill
does not hold out strong hopes for
the success Of Harvard. Yale and
Princeton
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-17
HORSE SHOWS TO
BE REGULATED
BY CONVENTION
r. c. Vanderbilt Taking In
itiative to Organize Lead
ing Associations

Regnald c. Vanderbilt has taken The
initiative IN . movement 70 arrange a
schedule Of dstes for next seasons
horse shows which will prevent any IN
necessary clash such as occurred more
than once this year. and at the came
time make Il possible for owners chip
ping their horses away from home 20
exhibit them IT more than one show be
FIRE returning. By resolution adopted
~ the last meeting Of the American
Hackney Horse Society. OF which NY
Vanderbilt Is the president be was su-
thori1ed % appoint = comm tee 70
csrrv ont this project end ne mas
FAMED William Ziegier, jr- Psul moore
John NcE. Bowman and william -;
Eunter. the lsst-nAmed the manager OF
,be succsssful Devon Horse SHOW near
Tbe committee will hold 8 meeting IN
New York early IN January. and VIII
then. 10 rs expected. issue a call Tor
convention o. horse show managers
yenresertinF 81 the principal sssoois-
tions In the country, 70 be held later IN
the same month.
H. Bowmsn. whose hobby is horse
shows and slow horses, arc WIN -
horse show breakfast 70 the ohleers'
Judges and exhibitors OF the NationA4
Horse Show LAST month. is gong 10 m
wife al the delegates 70 be ms guests
Al the Biltmore durlng. the CONVENTION.
Tbe other members OF the committee
~ iris will assure the attendance OF =
renr.sentstive % every show IN the
Esst and make il possible 20 accom-
nlish something Of lasting beneht 70 the
entire horse show interest
The National Horse Show Assoeis,
ton. which has always heretofore held
sloof from any union" Of horse show
associations, will be represented 81 the
convention. Alfred b. Mselsy. chairman
Of the executive committee OF that or
Plantation. is much interested IN tne
movement snd has given Mr. vanderbilt
assurance OF hearty cooperation
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-17
HAMILTON FIVE
EASILY DEFEATS
FORDHAM PREP

Hamilton Institutes ketbsll team
defeated the five from Fordhsm Prep
in the frst game Of the season. on the
Fordham court, yesterday afternoon by
A score Of Is 10 r. Superior team
work enabled the visitors to down
their inexperienced opponents,
Joe Williams, former scholastic atn-
I.te extraordinary at Fordhsm frep,
vas Hamilton Institutes star, esglns
three baskets and playing well defen-
slvely. Three of his teammates also
attended the prep at some time.
Captain Frisch, Fordhsms c'aeA
foryard. was unable 20 play, on &C
count OF an injured hand. Rheinhsrt
and Lewis did the best work for Inc
Bronx youngsters, Neither team made
a foul basket
The lineup follows: 1850 %,
FoRDHAM FRET ~. HAhbIoN - Fo,i We
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-17
.I0hn p. Dunn Has String
Attached to Carpenter
Fight Log
MONDAY

MONDAY
Olympic 4. C.-Frankie Burns
and Frankie Nelson.
Clermont 5. C.-Frank Moran and
Gunboat Smith.
Yorkville s. C.-New Chink and
Harry Howard.
TUESDAY
Broadway 5. C.-Jsck Dillon and
Billy Miske.
Hunts Point S. C.-Jim Savage
and Battling Tom Johnson.
Lyceum A. C.-Psckey Hommey
and Johnny Martin.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-17
Pittsburgh Seven Winning

The Pittsburgh A A. hockey seven
has won all of its six games played
with Canadian teams this season. The
Pittsburgh team has as members three
former Cleveland players-Joe McCor-
mick, Larry Mccormick and German. 1t
also has Maggie and Madden, former
University Of Ottawa stars.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-17

Clinton, N. Y, Dec. le.-Carleton, D
Schwartz. class OF 1918, Of Clinton, has
been elected captain OF the HsmiI
ton College football team for 1917
Schwartz, a speedy fullback OF the end
running type, wa. Hsmilton's most
dependable ground gamer during the
last season.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-17
GEO. BRICkLEY ENTERS
ST. ANSELN'S COLLEGE

Manchester, n. r., Dec. l6.-Ons Of
the most prominent athletes in years
TO enter ST. Anselm's College is
George Brickley, the former Everett
and Trinity football player. Bhekley
arrived q few days ago. His acqui-
sition TO the already excellent base
ball timber at 81. Anselm's will mean
extra strength for the Blue and White
nine, which has prospects OF having
one of the strongest teams In its his
tory.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-17
From Trenches to the Garden Arena
Still Fighting for His Country

ropcrs CARPENTER IN. French heavyweight borer and
~ chapon boxer Pc fighting the rencnes VINO
will come TO New York Jess Willard or some otner
boxer named by Tex Richard Carpenter Will be brought
b ,d.r thu auspces OF the American Fund for French
Wounded The proceeds Of the fight will 60 70 the tuno "
the wounded ..t.
Carpenter limeligh at present on account o. nc
ono,ed non, under the management Of Tex Richard Inc
French fighter has aviator in France ana Sy nc
will give all Of his share his fight here TO the french e
fund
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-17
BARNARD HIGH VICTOR
IN BASKETBALL GAME

The basketball five Of Barnard hign
School defeated Wilson Memorial Acad,
emy on the court at Barnard Sehool
Yesterday afternoon. The score was 20
10 10. Robertson and Sykes, the rival
contres, were the stars OF the game.
Robertson Gagged four goals from the
field and got three more from the foui
line. Sykes shot three goals from the
field AMI had seven off the foul lines
The lineup follows: "a,
BAtsNthb ..l. d, Va. Ys
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-17
Varying Styles

While the great triumvirate moved
along at almost exactly an even pace
for close upon a quarter OF century.
they proved again that golf is not a
game for any set style.
The play OF the three was totally
unlike in many features. Braid had
the greater power, the longer distance;
Vardon had the better accuracy; Tay-
Tor the greater steadiness from tee 70
the cup.
One peculiar feature is that Vardon
started out a fine putter with the old
ball and Braid a very poor one. Then
later on Braid developed into very
fine putter, while Vardon's putting
went 10 pieces. costing him at leas.
three additional championships.
Their play in regard 20 short ap-
proach shots was also different Tsy-
Tor depended almost exclusively upon .
mashe pitch, with back spin. played
boldly TO the cup. Braid depended in
the main on the pitch and run. Var
don depended upon neither style, shift
ing the shot to meet the occasion.
Braid's Resourcefulne.s
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-17
Kyronen Reigns King
of Distance Runners
Kolehmainen Forced to
Relinquish Crown He
Wore Three Years.
nv A. c. CAVAGNARO

The crown OF 'cross-country and
Marathon king, that has graced the
head Of Hannes Kolehmsinen, the Fin
nish athlete, since 1918, has found a
new resting place. II nov decorates
the brow Of Villar Kyronen, fellow
eountrymsn. While ne reigned gu
preme Kolehmsinen proved himself
the greatest long distance runner that
has ever competed on American tracks.
Age is slowing UP "Koly," and he has
been compelled 20 give way 70 youth.
Coming to this country in the tsll
Of 1912. after his three spectacular dis
lance victories in the Olympic games
at Stockholm, Kolehmsinen proved in.
vincible against the best America could
offer. Unusually liberal hsndicaps were
allotted TO his opponents, but the Fin
nish runner did not find these unsur-
mountable. In fve-mile races his OPP
moments were conceded on occasions
allowances OF half mile. but he al
WAYS succeeded in overtsking them TO
win
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-17
COMMERCE HIGH FIVE
BEATS NEWTOWN TEAM

The High School OF Commerce oe-
feated Newtown High Schol in T. ..
A. L. basketball tournament game on
the municipal court yesterday py d
score OF 10 TO ~. Al the emo Oh IN.
first half Commerce led by IL 70 o, ~
only the good work OF Birdie ano ~
dansky, the forwards, gave mem .Iei
winning points in the second perlou
In the contest between the second
teams the Commerce quintet also was
a u,,nrer the score being Fl TO ~.
The lineup follows;
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-17
A Brilliant Record

Kolehmainen's record In this eoun-
trv includes the winning Of national
and metropolitan championships in Sc
ouence for the lsst three years. In
many instances, too, he created new
worlds figures that still remain on
the books. The last two years FOUND
Kyronen his most dangerous rival Tor
these honors, but IL WAS only rarely
that "Koly" met defeat.
MANY Of these meetings were marked
bv thrilling finishes, but II was always
Kvronen who trailed home In second
Mace. This happened so often that
athletic followers began 10 believe mat
Kyronen refused TO display any hSht-
ing spirit when opposed TO his com
patriot. ,
While Kolehmainen will long remen-
Der his triumphs in the Stockholm
games, he will never forget the dis
sstrous season Of 1916. During the pres
ent year Kolehmainen saw the passing
Of all his outdoor and indoor cham
pionships, with one exception, after ne
had successfully defended these honors
Tor three years.
One Title Left
The only title 20 "Koly's" credit now
is the ten-mile, which he succeeded in
retaining after brilliant sprint At the
finish. Kyronen and James Henigan, OF
the Dorchester Club, OF Boston, proved
his most dangerous rivals in this event,
but they made a serious blunder when
they failed TO set a more "killing" pace.
Kolehmainen played 6 crafty game,
waiting behind in third place until the
last 220 yards, when he sprinted TO the
front 70 win.
In their several years OF competition
Kyronen has been able 60 defeat HE
older Finnish mate in only two meet
ings, these overthrows coming during
the present year. The first defeat oe-
cured in the Bronx-to-City Hall race
OF fifteen miles, when. after stride
for-stride fight, Kyronen won by inches,
gaining the jump on bis opponent in
the last twenty-five yards.
Kyronen's second victory was In the
senior national 'eross-eountry race over
the Van Cortlsndt Park course, A week
ago yesterday. Among his victims then
WAS John J. overton, OF Yale Univer-
sity.
A tnrtbar proof Of his claim to both
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-17
BILLIARD TREAT
ON PROGRAMME
FOR THIS WEEK
Moore and De Orc viii
Clash in Three-CuShion
Match at Doyle's

IN basis Of "winner take all,
George ". Moore and Alfredo de Orc
will on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs
dsv Of this week, at Doyle's Academy
compete in a championship match at
tbr.,-eushion csrroms. Moore Is the
champion and de ORC the challenger.
The contest will be for $3.50 a side
a purse Of $3.50 added By John T. Doyle
and the Brunswick Bake Collender
Company trophy. It will be game OF
$50 points. played in three sessions.
The principals are veterans. Moor
who was born in Youngstown, ONO,
October -, 1869, is six years the junior
Of de ORC. born in Msnzsnilio, Cuba,
April 2S. 1853.
Won Emblem Outright
Il was by defeating Moore a. Doyle's
October o. % and 30. 1914, by score
Of $50 10 90. that he orc acquired
ownership Of the Jordan Lambert en-
blem, the first trophy given for the
world championship at three cushions.
When the Cuban had won that game
he had successfully defended the en-
blem for period OF twelve playing
months. the time prescribed 20 make 1t
the personal property Of champion.
On the first night OF that match de Orc
scored a run OF 10. which is the record
for a championship match.
The emblem now In competition was
won BY Moore in a tournament held
under the management of the Bowling
and Billiard Protective Association OF
Chicago, March 10 81, 1915. In that
event he defeated de ORC so 10 50. May
Il. IS and 10, 1915, IN a challenge
match. played in the music hall OF the
New York Theatre Building, he again
defeated de Orc, $50 10 IA. Playing
30, 1915 Moore WAS beaten. $50 to 1873,
by William 3. Huey, Of Chicago, who
shortly afterwsrd forfeited 10 de Orc.
The Cubsn's first performance in de-
fence Of the new emblem was senss-
tional. Offered a special inducement
to play against Kieckhefer. in Chicago,
4, 1915, scored $50 points in l45 in
nings while the local expert was gath
ering 90. On the second nights play
he made 80 points in thirty-hve in
nings.
~ 10 nov INK UfdbFll lt4ufu 0tfltt ~
Roston, January II, 10 and IA, 1916,
$50 to 1873, de ORC yielded the trophy
70 Charles Ellis at Philadelphia Feb
ruary %, "a and 20, 1916
Subsequent holders Of the champion
ship were Charles McCourt, Of Pitts
burg, and Hugh Heal. of Toledo. Moore
recovered the trophy by defeating Heal
at Toledo, November 6, and 8.
Only One Record
o. the two extraordinary perform
ances OF de Orc against Kieckhefer,
one is a record, the other is not. Asked
for decision upon them, Charles P.
Miller, vice -president Of the Bruins
wick Bake Collander Company, ruled
that the score of $50 points in l45
innings Was a record and that 90 points
in 35 innings was not,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-17

the Broadway Sporting Club Tuesday
night, according 70 John Weismantle
the promoter Weismantle received 4
wire from Dillon announcing that the
Besrcst was on his way 10 catch the
rsttler for Brooklyn.
Weismautle says that the tip that the
bout was of was circulated by enemies.
According TO the Broadway club man
sger. a lot OF others are Jealous be
cause he has managed 70 retain the ser
vices Of John p. Dunn as announcer,
despite inducements which have been
made 10 have the orator Of Flstbush
jump the Job.
Mske was for time under suspen-
sion BY the Boxing Commission for
parting his hair in the middle or some
thing like that. But the suspension
has been lifted, while the Boxing Com
mission offers a prayer 10 have Miske
spilled by Dillon.
Chevalier Daniel Mcketrick tested
the water yesterday preparatory 70
starting his long swim 10 Paris after
Georges Carpenter. The trip was post
poned because Of the temporary in
clemency Of the Atlantic Ocean. As
eooU 30 Iuc Wo|ci a. y a. lhci NiV N"c'1
lier positively will start. He expects
to make the round trip in much better
time than Jim Buckley made in his
swim from Buenos Ayres.
In the mean time Daniel received q
cable from the Bashi-Bszouk Of Sahara
That popular monarch wired:
"Will send you Carpenter, dead or
alive. Fluctuations 70 Harry. Am
sending him camel. II he rides this
into battle il will be impossible for his
enemies 10 wound him from behind.
The hump will prevent. BASIL"
Now you know how ] really stand
with tho crowned heads of Europe and
Africa" said the chevalier. Let Rick
ard deny that II be can
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-17
Schwartz New CAPTAIN

Re,,pe-J,riln. Jmpi7o-Hsscsn TN
f.Ine-Haves o. IS milurs.