The New York herald., 1921-11-23
NOW TIED FOR THE LEAD
First Defeat for Hoppe in
Championship Play
Since 1912.
STANDING OF PLAYERS.


Special Despatch to THn NEW Yosx HmALD.
CHICAGO. Nov. 22.--Willie Hoppe.
champion of all champions in the balk-
line billiard game, sustained his first
defeat since 1912 tonight at the hands
of Jake Schaefer by a score Of 400
to 26.
Hoppe was completely outclassed by
the young master, In justice to Hoppe
it must be said that his arm was
working badly, but the performance of
Schaefer stamps him as one of the
greatest billiardists in the history of
the game. His victory over Hoppe was
achieved in six innings-his high run
of the game. 1872, and his unfinished
run of 159 was replete with brilliant
shots.
Hoppe was leading in the titular tour
ncy with five straight victories. and was
the only player in the tournament who
had not lost a match. Schaefer in his
five games had lost only one, Roger
Cont, the French entry. turning the
trick.
S'SA'1SASA . siNtSAJ V'SA AAStPO ~
night necessitates an extra game to-
morrow night to decide the title. This
match will be 500 points instead Of 400.
Hoppe annexed the q title in 1907.
defeating George Butler sutton OF Chi
cago.
consistent and marvellous billiards OF
she tournament, was far superior to the
champion in all departments of the game.
Ills accuracy of touch. his judge of dis
tance, his masses and seemingly Inn
possible draws were uncanny. He
possessed all of his fathers gameness
aLd his nerve was remarkable.
1t was different kind of Hoppe that
played tonight. While Schaefer had
everything a billiard champion needed.
Willie had nothing. He was nervous
and irritable.
Noted for playing a better uphill game
than when out in front. Willie failed
TO show even flash of his old time
form.
Hoppe won the hank, ran is and
missed three cushion shot by two
feet. He displayed miserable form.
Although he had the balls well in hand
on the tenth shot he lost control of
them on his next shot.
Schaefer ran beautiful 1872 in his
Initial inning. He ran $50 points in
twenty-three minutes. His time for the
1879 points was thirty-three minutes His
masse shots and cushion shots were mar
vellous. Hoppe was unable to score In
his second and third innings, Schaefer
leaving the balls safe. Willie essayed a
tree cushion each time. missing terri
bly,. In Hopes fourth he ran and
nlicRnd an aa GU dra ehnf
Schaefer finished in a blaze of glory.
He played in whirlwind fashion. His
stroke was faultless. His 129th shot
the balls were prone on the rail- at the
foot of the table. the cue ball being ten
inches away. His ma sse shot brought
the house down. This shot gave the
youngster renewed confidence and he
clicked off the 159 and game In record
time.
The scoer by innings:
NIGHT GAME.
Ioppe-i5, 0. 0. 2. 0. 4-2e; average. 1-3;
high run. IS.
sehssfsrioa e ara. Ssh 70, r O. 60 1900; aver
Ora Morningstar, the San Diego en-
try. defeated Roger Cont. tho French ex-
pert, in the matinee game to-day, 400 to
123, In Is minutes. Morningstar's VIC
tory to-day earned him a tie with Hore-
mans. the Belgian, for fifth place, with
a total Of 2 won and 4 lost Cont
finishes fourth in the tournament, with
victories and defeats.
The score by innings:
AFTERNOON.
Morninsstar-- Q. IS, Ga. 2. 10, o. 4s, II,
81. O. Q, @, 0. !. o. g. !. Total. 400; aver
CONT .. 2; I, ,o;;5. o. o. !: 10 80. !.