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TIIE BROOKLYN DAILY EAGLE. NEW YOftK. THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 24. 1903.

13 PRINCE ALERT NOW! fflm-Mn CONTEST CALLED OFF THIS YEAR. Great Reret Expressed by All Lovers of Gridiron Sport. OF THE PACERS. Hoppled Pacer Goes a Mile in 1 :57 at Empire City Track. Badly Beaten in Last Starts but Recovers Speed and Wins.

WIND SHIELD A GREAT HELP. VICTORY NOT UNANTICIPATED. ELIGIBILITY RULES TO BLAME. i TiW I Two Full Seconds Clipped Oft the Former World's Eecord of Dan Patch. Well Backed Horses First Home in All the Events at Gravesend.

"Kicks'' Coming Regarding Changes Made by Rules Committee. Gossip. vji HOODWIIK VICTOR! FORM BHEBSIL. i In looking over the prospect of the foot ball season about to open one cannot help regretting that West Point and Annapolis are hot to meet on the gridiron this year. Xo PEINCE ALERT, 1:57, WORLD'S CHAMPION HARNESS HORSE.

King of the Hoppled Pacers Which Dethroned Dan Patch at Empire City Track. A LONG PUNT. Captain DeWitt of Princeton Just After the Pigskin Has Left His Foot. YACHTING 111 BENEFIT FROM BECENT STORM. It remained for the closing race at Gravesend to develop a form reversal tint might have attracted the attention of the stewards, but which apparently was overlooked by those officials.

Hoodwink, the black Watercress filly, owned by Frank Farrell, which had performed wretchedly on the occasion of her last two starts, showed a return of spued that was rather startling in Its nature. Her victory, however, was no surprise to a choice coterie, who, having advance Information that Hoodwink would perform iu marked contrast to her previous attempts, did not hesitate to wager on the marc with a confidence which spoke of no fear of th result. On form Hoodwink did not figure to have a ghost of a chance. The layers of odds in the ring are wise, however, aud were not fooled. Hoodwink was opened at a much shorter price than seemed Justified.

Hoodwink is a fair performer. Her Western recoid shows this plainly. There seemed something lacking when she started the last time nut aud she was not played by the followers of the Farrell fortunes. How different was the state of affairs yesterday. Whence c.mie this sudden gift of speed possessed by Hoodwink? Why the consistent support in the ring that wus hers? Fuller was accused of riding a bad race the lncl time he rode her, but if he had rlililen her in the most, perfect manner possible she would not have beaten Lord Tureo home on that occasion.

She simply had no Hall to the new harness champion. Prince Alert, 1:57, king of the hoppled pacers! Now is Dan Patch, 1:59, the mighty son of Joe Tatchcn, relegated to second place. Never In the annals light harness racing was there such a season for record breaking. First It was Lou Dillon, which started the ball a-rolllug, and did not stop until she was enthroned queen ot the trotters and champion of the world. Then' came Dan Patch, the great pacer, which, on a bleak day at the Brighton Beach track, paced the fastest mile ever recorded In harness, dethroning Star Pointer.

and setting the world's record at 1:59 flat. Then, when the horse world stood aghast the performance of Lou Dillon, the "two minute" trotter. Major Delniar, came along. Though it seemed to be a well nigh impossible task, the son of Delniar started in to duplicate or better the great perform ance of Lou Dillon. Assault after assault did Major Delmar make on the existing figures until he trotted a mile over the New York State Fair track, at Syracuse, in only a quarter of a second away from the record.

The conditions, too, which were all In favor of Lou Dillon, were adverse on the day when Major Delmar trotted in Now comes Prince Alert, with a former record of 2:00, and paces a mile in 1:57 over the Empire City track, at Youkers. No one who saw the record mile which Prince Alert paced at Empire City will question the right of the new champion to the honors which he has won. It must be stated, however, that Prince Alert bad the benefit of unusual conditions. Monroe Salisbury, the well known California horseman, pronounced the Empire City track, just before the trial, to be the fastest harness horse had ever stepped upon. The day was Ideal, warm and balmy, just right for record breaking.

Then, too, Prince Alert paced behind a wind shield, which must have been ot im-tneuse value to him. It was not the ordinary wind-shielding sulky which has been in use in all the trials against the watch this year. It was something more. When the runner came out to make the pace in front of Prince Alert and break the atmospheric resistance he drew a cart ion which a half circular canvas shield had been built In front of the seat. There were two apertures for the driver to reach the reins.

This wind shield extended from one shaft to the other and was higher than the driver's head, so that it completely covered him. Between the wheels, below, was the usual piece of canvas, which broke the wind and prevented the runner from kicking the dust In the face of the pacer. It was a funny looking contrivance but it surely served the purpose for which it was Intended-Prince Alert went away on the first score with the wind shield right ahead of him. Jack Curry was holding the reins, while Mart Demarest, the trainer of Prince Alert, who usually drives the gelding, was driving the runner. To the quarter Prince Alert went, in 0:29.

The half mllo pole was reached in 0:58 which meant a second quarter in Prince Alert was not. exerting himself to tho utmost yet and it. was plain the record would go if the horse kept on his The three-quarter pole was reached in with the third quarter In This made the time lor the middle half mile 0:57, which is the fastest half mile ever negotiated in harness. The three horses swung into the stretch well bunched and the crowd felt that tho supreme test had arrived. Pacing strong and true, Prince Alert went the last quarter in 0:3014.

and finished the record mile in 1:57 flat. There was a great ovation for the horse, a second equally as great for Jack Curry and a third, round of applause for Mart Demarest. It is safe to predict that the mark of Prince Alert will stand for some little time to come as the fastest mile ever achieved in harness. Just how much the wind shield devica helped Prince Alert is not. known at present nor can It be accurately figured out.

It was, of course, of Immense benefit, but so were the wind shields which Dan Patch, Lou Dillon and Major Delmar used. more interesting or better fought match took place than when the two branches of the serv ice met on Franklin Field. Philadelphia. Admission to the event wns by Invitation. The vast majority of the spectators were either Naval or Army ollicers and Partisanship ran high.

It was the one time ot the year in which representatives of the laud aud water forces of the I'nitcd States were pitted against each other. Army and Navy Men Deplore Cancelling of the Game. To men In the service tho game was all all important event, a reunion of kindred spirits stationed in all parts of the. country und its colonies. To them cancelling of tha contest this year is a dire disappointment.

It was brougiit about by a desire on the part of tho uiiddh's to have in loree some eligibility rules by which the ige and experience of the players ou the two elevens would governed more equally. Men entering the military academy were ofttime graduates ot colleges In which they had been foot ball stars. They were as a general rule older than those entering Annapolis. Midshipmen Want the Struggle at AU Hazards. Midshipmen returning to the academy from tho summer cruise express great regret that the coniest is not to take place.

If their way was law it would come off at all hazards. The committee that decided against the game is composed entirely ot ollicers. The middles an In favor of eligibility rules, but would rather waive their contention that such should exist thau have tho struggle called off altogether. There is a decided sentiment among the younger alumni that the acceptance of (he views of the Navy as to the composition of the teams should not have been made the one ahsoiute condition of the contest. They think that the game should have been played and disputed points cither compromised or left to arbitration.

West Point Has Won Three Out of Four Contests Played. In Ihe four years the Army and Navy have met, the land forces have been victorious threo times and tho middles once. In 1899 West Point came out on lop by a score of 17 to 5. The next year Annapolis turned tha tables and won. 11 to 7.

Since then the boI-dlers have successfully taken the measure of their rivals, winning last year by 22 to and In Hull, 11 lo B. The Army team will play eight games during the season and the Navy, eleven. The schedule of the West Pointers is by far the more difficult. One game on their list that will be of utmost value In comparing Bnd West Is that witn the University of Chicago, which occurs on tho Army grounds November 14. Teams All Over the Country Complain of New Rules.

Already from different parts of Ihe country where elevens arc beginning their first lessons come reports of dlsntisfactlon with the new rules. Changes are never balled with delight, however, by men who have been tutored under other regulations. The reul worth of the innovations will not be known until thoroughly put to test by active play. There is no tloubt. however, but tltat they will produce a more open style of play and in this way be a benefit to tho smaller colleges.

Clean scores among the larger elevens should this year be less numerous. The rule admitting the quarter back to run with the ball under certain restrictions within the space between the two 25 yard lines, and another keeping nt least seven men in the line, will both go toward making the work of the smaller eleven easier. It. will lessen the disastrous effects of a con tinual battering nt a weak spot In the line with the old time close formations. By the rule admitting Ihe quarter back to run wilii the, sphere all of Ihe backs will be available for Interference and the ends will be in place on the lino.

Much of the success of this year's play will thus depend on the inca who guard the extreme ends. Middle Section of the Field Now Called the Checkerboard. Because of the addition, within the two 25-yard marks, of longitudinal 5-yard lines as well as the old horizontal marks, tha middle section ot the field will look like a checkerboard and will undoubtedly be. characterized as such by those speaking and writing of the game. Inside the 25-yard liues.

on either side, old style formations aro still allowed. The rules committee by thus dividing the field feels that the two styles of play could well be compared. Further legislation will follow deductions made this season. It looks, however, as if a good nimble quarter back with the other men behind the line as protection, and the ends in place to stop would be opposition, should encircle the wings for good gains and that, many times the ball would not slop within the territory in which the line plugging tactics of last season are admissible. Eastern College Stars Now Coaching in the West.

While graduate coachiug has become almost the rule in tha Eastern colleges, institutions in Ihe West arc still too young in foot ball lo be able to find the best teachers among their alumni. The West is filled with ex-stars of Eastern college teams. George Woodruff Is at Illinois, VV. MeCor-ntu-k nt Northwestern, J. G.

Chalmers, the Lafayette star, at Iowa; A. W. Risttne at Ames and C. Berrien at De Paur. Yost will again have charge of the University of Michigan and Stagg at Chicago.

Nc Kickers in Sight Who Can Equal Witt of Princeton. It looks as if DeWitt, captain of the Princeton eleven, would be far and away ahead of all other punters and drop kickers this year. Yale, Harvard and Pennsylvania are looking around for some one who can boot the pigskin well, but none of the candidates in sight are in the class with DeWitt. His work last year was of a sensational order. In the contests with Cornell and Yale the hardy foot of the Tiges captain proved a bulwark of strength.

DeWitt has the faculty of following the kick through, getting the full force of the leg leverage and giving great accuracy of direction. RELIANCE BOWLING CLUB. The Reliance Bowling Club, formerly the Lady Crystal Club of East New York, was reorganized, yesterday afternoon, with practically the same membership. The club will bowl every Wednesday The election of officers resulted in the selection of Mrs. W.

Slager. president; Mrs. G. Weimer, vice presldont; Mrs. II.

C. Hoffman, treasurer, and Mrs. Samuel Feltraan, secretary. Mrs. Thomas Britt will captain the team and have charge of all tournaments.

A feature of the club's meetings will be bowling for prizes. WANT GAMES. The South Side High School foot ball team has reorganized. Teams averaging l'w pounds and desiring to arrange games can do so by communicating with the manager of tho tenni. EMPIRE GUN CLUB SHOOT.

L. B. Hooper did the best work at tha regular outing of the Empire Rod and Gun Club yesterday afternoon and beside winning the club prize, he carried off a big part of the sweepstakes. In all he hot at 70 targets during the aftornoon and broke 67, an average of nearly 1)6 per cent. The club event was at 25 targets, handicap allowances added.

Hooper broke 24 and with 3 allowances 3cored the limit. J. D. Nagcr and H. C.

Byrd, allowance 3, each broke 21 for a total of 24. A. P. Atcbley. allowance 6, scored 23.

Charles Robinson, same allowance, got 21, A. J. Egger. same allowance, scored IS, and Walter Hazlett, 7 allowance, scored 14 Six sweepstake events were decided. In the first at 5 targets, Hooper.

Byrd and Nager made clean scores and divided. In the second. Hooper broke f0 straight and took the money. In the third Nager, Byrd and Atehley broke 5 straight and divided. Hooper and Nager divided in the next, each breaking 10 straight.

Hooper, Byrd and Nager then broke 9 each and took the money. In the final event at 5 birds, Hooper and Nagcr broke straight and divided. GOLF AT ATLANTIC CITY. Annual Fall Tournament Will Be Held on November 5, 0 and 7 This Year. The Country Club of Atlantic City will hold the annual fall tournament on Thurs day, Friday and Saturday, November 5, 6 and 7, at which time tho Governor's Cup and President's Cup, the two main trophies ot the club, will be, competed for.

The links of the Atlantic City Club, at Korthfleld, are never in better condition than they aro during the fall, and the tournament will undoubtedly attract the usual large field of entries that has always attended the Country Club events. The same system of having all those entered finish in sixteens, who compete for cups In the class, giving players of every degree an opportunity, which style of tournament was originated by the Atlantic City Country Club, will bo continued. Entries are to bo made with the secretary, Walter E. Edge, Atlantic City, N. J.

PUTS AND DRIVES. Van Tanpel Putphen very properly remarks that no improvement can he expected In cuddy service so limn- as the hoys are sent out in strict rotation. He suggests allowing them a weekly wage and then ullowed a percentile on the checks turned in. The 'Golfers' Magazine, of Chlrngo, declares tliat Alex. Smith, in gaining the title of Western rhampion, might well be called "Champion of Champions," inasmuch tin won from the highest field ever gathered in this country.

The story is going the rounds that a Montreal arl dealer while golf at a suburban club diove a ball through the wall of a neighboring cot ago and also broke the glnss In a picture frtme. He settled by replacing the pane and buying the pliture for It turned out to be a Dutch interior by Tenlers, wuith hundreds of dollars. A. Tloaton paper Rays that the recent amateur chfl mpionHhip nt Xuhnjiu proved one thing; That there am a Int. of players from distant points with only sectional reputation!) who can put out the- cracks of widespread reputation if they happen to be even little off their game.

K. O. Douglas, Lockwood, MacKarland. Alsop, Woller. Harry Vardnn.

in writing from the sanatorium to which he recently went by doctor's orders, signs himself pathetically, "your bunkered friend." Ca May in said to havs had he greatest summer season In its history and the latest one nr well. The Washington Star says that guif brought the good fortune. Captain Scott, of the Antarctic ship Discovery, tooli with him a number of clubs to practice on the ice. He soon found that the intense cold snapped the iron clubs, and he was obliged to give up the attempt in the Antarctic circle. No other man has played golf 50 fur south.

Klectrleity is being1 tried with good results in Vunich against the worms which cause iKh havoc on the greens. Ftrass rods, charged with cut rents of 110 volts, re thrust into the ground. It is a fact that at a recent tournament of good deal of itnnortRncn the gnl lery on the final match consisted of one person, a young woman, the fiancee of the young man who took the up. Perhaps she didn't embrace him when ho won. BATH BEACH SWIMMING RACES.

The quarter-mile match swimming race between G. W. Van Cleaf and E. H. Adams, both of tho New York A.

C. which will be decided Saturday next at Bath Beach at the meet to be given by the Captain's Pier Swimming Club, is exciting the greatest interest. Hot rivalry has long existed between these two men. who are very evenly matched, and one or the best contests of tho season is anticipated. Another interesting feature of the meet will be the 100 yard handicap, on scratch, in which will be Charles the recent winner of the 220 yard, half mile and mile A.

A. U. national championships, and Fred Wenck, who won the 100 yard championship from Ruber! only by a touch- T. E. Kitching, the 1903 champion quarter roller, will be scratch man In the 440 yard event.

Over seventy entries have been received, which Include some of the best out of town swimmers. GALWAY MEN'S GAMES. A feature of the open games of the Galway Men's Association, to be held at Celtic Park, In Long Island Cily. next Sunday, will be a game of Gaelic foot ball between teams representing the Sligo and Galway associations. There is a hot rivalry between the teams and it is expected that a large amount of money will be waged on the result.

More than two hundred entries have been received for the track and field events, Including several men who carried off honors at the Metropolitan championships. With such fine performers as Joyce, Carr, Todd, Schell, Lorz, Maher and Farrell entered in the one mile handicap, this event will naturally attract the most interest. ELLIOT HIGH SCOBE. Seranton, September 24 There were forty-eight entries In the Interstate trap shooting tournament which began here today, under tha auspices of the Seranton Rod and Gun Club. The highest score was made by J.

A. It. Elliot of Kansas City, who made out of a possible 175. ECHO BOWLING TEAM. At a meeting of the Echo Club last Tuesday evening the following team and substitutes were elected to roll In the championship.

Eastern District tourney: Bannister, Blake, Moller. Smith. Bekctnan, Cooperj Soder, Judell and Healey. NEWS OF THE BALL PLAYERS. At.

Itldgewood next Sunday afternoon the home team will play the Pearsalls of New Jersey at 1:30 o'clock. The second game between the ltidgewoods and the Cuban Uiimts will be called at 3:30 o'clock. The Philadelphia Giants will oppose the Skellys at tho latter team's grounds next Sunday nfiernoon. Tlie.se teams met twice before this season nnd each won a game. At the Visitation's grounds, Henry and Bush streets, next Sunday afternoon tho home team will piny the Suburbans, champions of Bronx BorniiKh for the past five years.

Burke aud Wager will be In tho points for the home team. The Marquetlcs will play the strong Maujer team, nt Marquetio Field, Second avenue and Eleventh street, next Sunday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. CEDARHURST FIELD CLUB. Ceibirhurst, L. 1., September 24 The ('edarhiirsl Field Club will clo.se its base ball scafon on Sunday, October 4, when a FAina will bo played with the Reslyn Field Club on the local grounds.

The team has played eighteen games thus far, winning fourteen, making a percentage of .777. Soino of the strongest teams on Long Island liavo been defeated by the Field Club. FOOLISH GOLF QUIBBLE. Bickerings Over Women's Golf Tournament at Chicago Have Hurt the Game. True lovers of golf are deploring the attempt that Is being made to stir up strife between tho East and West over tho women's championship at Wheaton.

As Secretary Baliou of the United Slates Golf Association haa been insisting all along, the friction is moro fancied than real, but it is sufficient to do a deal of harm lo the sport iu all sections of the country. Among the conflicting assertions made it is almost Impossible lo get at the reul facts In tho case, but it appears that the Western contingent, to state the matter mildly, acted villi a painful luck of tact in making arrangements for the tourney. The retaliatory measures adopted in the East seemed to have been based on tho notion that two wrongs make a right. One player in speaking of tho matter says that the Eastern newspapers have done mora damage than any ouc else by dismlsalni; meniiou of the championship iu a few curl, sentences to tho effect that few players along the- Atlantic slope would outer. "II.

seems." he said, "as if the reporters were afraid they might become unpopular In local aolling circles it they saiil anything iu favor tho Western meeting." Instance, time and expense have operated to keep the bulk of KaHtern players from participating, all hough a good many who ell piqued at. the Western altitude fell out wholly on lhat account. It has been doubtful all summer If Mrs. Charles T. Stout would enter.

Indeed, it Is very possible that she would not have defende her tit lo even had the affair been held al an Lastvru poiuf. Nor does It appear that Mrs. E. A. Manice's decision not to cuter was due to outbido persuasion.

She has kept up her practice at (iarden City in the natural course of things, but has only said "perhaps" wheu asked it expected lo go to Wheaton. Boston and Philadelphia can put enough golfers into the field to creditably represent the East without calling upon the metropolitan district, l'robubly as the game stands to-day the West would suffer more than the East from sectional Hpllt, but it must bo remembered that the uccidontal possibilities are tho greatest and that a large crop of promising young goiters is being ripened toward the setting sun. Western publications did not lose sight of the tact that the Western open professional champiunship in some ways overshadowed the similar Eastern event, an accomplishment that would have been out of the question a lew years since. It is generally declared that Eastern players who could should have entered at Wheatun, regardless of bickerings, and then have exerted their strongest Influence toward a more harmonious statu of affairs another season. WITH THE RIFLEMEN.

The twenty-ninth annual touruaincnt of the Zetler Hide Club, with lis roster of famous shots, will take place al the Union Hill range on Tuesday and Wednesday of next week, September 29 aud ,10. The tournament will bo open to all. and the experts from New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania will be found In line. The two open targets will be the ring aud the bullseye, aud a shooter may enter as many times as he sees lit. The prize list is a most liberal one aud fools up almost JtiOO in cash.

Beside, there will be any number of merchandise prizes, presented by mcmbcis aim friends of the club. There will be Iwentv-one prizes iu tue ring larget, ranging from the first prize ot $. down to 1. i here will also be tour premiums of 10, JS, 4 and $2 for the best totals made on live tickets. There will be eighteen prizes at the bullseye target, the first fJK and the last 51.

The value of tin. shots wi'l be decid 'd by measurement. There will be live premiums for the most bullse. J12, i. Bullseye, Miller' has been selected chairman of the Bhootiug committee and he will be assisted bv Champion Fred C.

iloss. Harry M. Pope, Michael .1. Dorrler. William Hayes.

F. K. Chase. George W. Furkoas, Louis P.

Hansen and Barney Zettler. GOLF AT GLEN COVE. Glen Cove. L. 1., September 24 It was an ideal day for golf, but only five players turned In cards In the contest for the Adams Cup.

H. C. Folger, won three points with 75 net, H. F. Whitney two points with 75 and B.

M. Busch one point with 78. Mr. Folger and Mr Whitney now tie for first place in the contest, each 8 points, with L. P.

Blder third with six points. Tho scores wrro as follows; II H. C. K'llgi-r. I Whitney Hliler Salmon fishing in British Columbia this year has, up to the present, been a failure, as only half of the usual calch has been made.

HIS BEDS HE IN OFF GAY. Latt Series of the Season Will Start in Cincinnati To-day. EXHIBITION TRIP NEXT WEEK. "Pretzel" Schmidtand Oscar Jones Likely to Desert the Superbas Next Year. (Special to the Kngle.) Cincinnati, September 24 Tho Superbas had an off day yesterday, a sort of breathing spell, prior lo the dual series of the sea.sou There is considerable interest in these concluding games beluan the Brooklyns and Clncinnatis, owing to tho closeness of the race for third place, a sltuatlou thut wus far from expected a week ago.

The good work of tho Superbas in Pittsburg and the strong front displayed by tho Quakers against tho Reds has materially reduced the lead of the latter, and Brooklyn now has a remote chance to crowd Cincinnati out of the first division. To do tills the Superbas will have to win four straight, which, while hardly probable, has Just'enough of a possibility to make tile series exciting. Of course, if the Reds win the opening game to-day there will be an end of Brooklyn's chances. On the other hand, should the Superbas win, tho agony will bo prolonged, as Friday is another open date. A double header is scheduled for Saturdny or Sunday, and it is Just probable that tho decisive battle will be fought on the last day of the scasuii.

The Brooklyns may play an exhibition game at Terre Haute. on Friday, Cincinnati, having a similar contest scheduled at Greensboro, Ky. The partial list, of the exhibition games to be played by the Superbas after the championship season ends next. Sunday follows: Monday, September 28, Cat let tsburg. Tuesday, September 29, Charlestown, W.

Wednesday and Thursduy, September ill) nnd October 1, Wilmington. Friday, October 2, Hnrrisburg, Saturday and Sunday, October 3 and 4. Jersey City. It. Is likely that the team will disband immediately after the Sunday game at JerBey City, although some of the players may go on a barnstorming trip.

There is a bare possibility that Brooklyn will lose "Pretzel" Schmidt when the present season termi nates. The little Cnlifornian, although he has made a great, record in the Nalional League, has been homesick much of the time. His contract with Brooklyn is so worded according to the twirler. that he can go where he pleases next season, aud, as he has been assured that the California League will not go under protection, he will probably return to the Oakland Club. Of course, tin der the national agreement.

Schmidt could not nlay except with an outlaw organization The Oakland Club, which is last in the California race, but won the pennant with Schmidt, last ee.ason. has offered him big inducements to return. He la considering the otter and from present Indications will accept. Oscar Jones, too. is an uncertain quantity for next season.

The little Los Angeles wonder is nibbling at the alluring bait held out by the California League. Jones has not the same lies that bind Schmidt to the coast, but there is some chance of his remaining away from Brooklyn. Tho Brooklyns would be sorely crippled, should these two stars desert, as Hnnlon has been either checkmated in his efforts to secure new pitching material or Inclined to be easy with what, he has. He failed to secure Pitcher Brlggs of Buffalo. TIanlou does not seem to be worried regarding the report about.

Schmidt and Jones, which gives rise to the impression that he bas something up his sleeve. The Brooklyn manager, however, has a grievance against the national commission over the awarding of first baseman Jones of the Orioles to the St. Louis Americans. He claims that Baltimore has a prior right to the player. BASE BALL FOR 1904.

(Special to the Eagle.) Sea Cliff. L. 1., September 24 According to the present outlook base ball is to be mode one of tho big attractions here next season. A stock company is to be formed, an inclosed ground and grand stand built, and the enterprise is to be run on a business basis. It is said that some of the players belonging to the team of the Sea Cliff Athletic Club have already signed with the now association, and that several members of tha Norwich Base Ball Club of Brooklyn have done likewise.

The men who aro Interested in the new enterprise are summer residents here. It Is said that they have leased the five acre plot at the Junction of Sea Cliff and Glen Cove avenues, and that work ni be begun at once on grading the ground and getting the ground in shape. The Sea Cliff Athletic Association, which has provided the base ball attractions this season, is not, it is understood, Interested In the new organization. It is quite likely that the ball games at Clifton Park will be resumed next year. FIRST INDOOR GAMES.

The Indoor athletic season will open with tho postponed games of the Grace Club, which will be held at tho armory of the Eighth Regiment, on October 31. As the games will be held indoors, instead of outdoors, as originally planned, a slight chanso In tho programme has been made necessary. The 75-yard novice event has been made a contest at 60 yards, and the 100-yard handicap has been reduced to fie yards. The rest of tho card remains the same and Is as follows: Three hundred-yard handicap; OOO-yard oee mile handicap, running high Jump handicap, putting 12-pound shot hand-leap, and a 440-yard race, open to members of the Church Athletic League. Entries can be sent to George Srhleich, Grace Club, 415 East Thirteenth street.

Old Boats Destroyed May Give Way to Craft of Modern Cuild. THE NEWCOMERS THIS YEAR. Additions to Atlantic Yacht Club 30 Foot Class Bright Prospects. It is, indeed, an ill wind that blows nobody good. After the effects of the recent storm, which caused bo great loss of pleasuro yachts on Gravesend Bay, have worn away.

It Is likely that the catastrophe will eventually be the means of greatly raising tho standing of yachting on that body of water. Corinthians whose property, in almost the twinkling of an eye, was sent to destruction, have taken the matter In the most philosophical manner. They lovo yachting and are not going to give it up. It Is a fact worthy of notice that a great majority of the boats which were broken to pieces were not craft of modern build. They were mostly all turned out in the days when stanchnesB and seaworthiness were considered before speed.

Many of them had been afloat a long time, and were yet in condition to be of service many years more. While in fair shape and fitted for comfort, few owners felt like disposing of them. They would no doubt have remained In use for many years to come. Tho storm, however, put an end lo their careers of usefulness. Owners aro thus, forced into action.

In many instances boats of modern construction will replaco those put out of existence by the storm, and in this way tho gale will bo Indirectly responsible for elevating tho standard ot yachting on Gravesend Bay. There have been many newcomers during the past season, some of them boats In their first year. Fourteen have appeared in the racing. Each one enhanced the quality of sport, made larger entries possible and holds out a promising hand for future development. At.

the close of the season of 1902 there were many Corinthians who desired to build and waited only for definite action regarding measurement rules. Regulations not at all satisfactory were advanced, and consequently never adopted. Time wore away and no action was taken toward purchasing new craft until just before the season opened, when the Atlantic Yacht Club 30 footers led the new comers which have been arriving ever since. One or two yachtsmen had the courage lo brave the rules question and build. The same situation presents itself now as at the close of the season of 1902.

There are evidences, however, that tho question will be handled in much better manner. Sport In the 30-foot class at. the Sea Gate organization has been excellent and additions are assured for next year. Commissioner Robert E. Tod, who has done so much for ocean racing, Is mentioned as a possible owner of a racing boat in 1904.

Some of the present owners of 18 footers are to move and race in the 25 foot class next year. It now looks as If the Atlantic Yacht Club would arrive at definite conclusions about tho rule question within the next month. If the regulations offered are satisfactory to the other clubs on Gravesend Bay they will adopt them. Then will follow plans for building and purchasing which will bring many boats to the racing fleet in 1004. All of the clubs are likely to be in a common agreement regarding the next campaign which has all the prospects of being a record breaker.

A list of the newcomer3 which have competed in racing this year follows SLOOrS-CLASS M. Boat and ownr. Varht club. Bobtail. V.

LuckenhiK-h Atlanftc. Bffheern, Hendon Chubb Vivian II, S. K. Vernon Atlantic. HLOOrH-CtiAKS P.

OKeemah, Brophy Maekfiy. N. Y. Canoe Club. HmoKe, li.

It. Dyer u. Clnada. A. D.

O'Nell Folly. J. A. Sutter, jr Brooklyn. tizana.

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CENTURY WHEELMEN NEWS. The Century Wheelmen of New York will open the social season next Saturday evening, September 26, by holding a women's entertainment and reception at the club house, 444 and 446 Amsterdam avenue, Manhattan. A select vaudeville programme will be given to be followed by dancing. The committee recently appointed by the Century Wheelmen to look after the entertainments lor season 1903-1904 are Harold Grey, chairman, assisted by Philip Hofraan, Robert R. Knllmann, W.

J. Bonnay and Ivan A. Jones. The committee promise that the talent, will meet with the approval of members and friends. The membership of the Century Wheelmen is rapidly increasing.

Nine applications for membership were received at the last meeting. September 21. Harvey Jennings. Philadelphia's great rider of centuries, member of the Time Wheelmen and League Cycling Club of that city, now a resident of New York, has joined the Century ranks. LAST CANOE EEGATTA.

The New York Canoe Club will hold Its last regatta on next Saturday afternoon. It is a handicap event for open sailing canoes similar to the one held last Saturday. Alfred Mackay has offered fine cup for the winner. Twelve entries have been received. Tho house at Bensonhurst will close on Monday next.

The floats, however, will remain in the water until October 15. ST. PETER'S ELEVEN. The foot ball candidates at St. Peter's C.

L. A. will practice to-night in tho gymnasium of the club on Warren street. All candidates are requested to be present. MISS THOMSON ENTERS.

St. John. N. September 24 Miss Mabel Thomson of this city, formerly woman golf champion of Canada, will play In the invitation golf tournament of Mrs. A.

C. Grlacom, at Philadelphia, In a few days. speed. This was on Friday last. Hoodwink Is Well Named.

What a different showing -she made yesterday. Speed she had and plenty of It. Where did it come from, and Is it possible that It was attained by natural means. Why, certainly, doping is a thing ot the past. Such questionable methods no longer prevail.

Hoodwink simply was In running humor. Her stable connections, and those cloo to the stable, knew that she would show a different performance from her last time out and profited accordingly. She beat a fairly good horse In McMeekln. McMoekln may not be tho McMcekiu of old, but he was in nreity good shape In tlvj closing race of the day where Hoodwink showed such a surprising somersault In form. Tho public bet on McMeekin because the dope Indicated that he was the best horse In the race.

The aforesaid "dope" indicated that Hoodwink would finish about fourth. On "dope" Hoodwink could be given no chance. Hoodwink Is a well named mare. She effectually hoodwinked the major part of tho bettors. That she failed to accomplish the same result with those that profited by her victory bespeaks extraordinary sagacity.

The aeuteness of discernment that prompted tho play on Hoodwink is worthy of the highest commendation. Top Weight Won Handicap. The featuro race was the Holly Handicap. In which a more than average good lot or 2 year olds started, considering that Its value was not large. Pulsus was the top weight and he won by a scant length from Divination, with Sweet Oretchen third.

Tho favorite, St. Valentine, was fourth. There was a lot of talk about Pulsus "boring" across the others when he got on even terms with the leaders, but the interference was slight and did not affect the result. Salvatella was made the medium for a heavy play in the opening dash and was backed from 15 to 1 to 6 to 1. In a driving finish she won by half a length from the 2 year old Outcome, with Damon third.

Ice Water and Captivator, well backed, cut no figure In the contest. Captlvator was all but left at the post, while Ice Water was off poorly and was unable to get through until too late. Amur Was the Class. Amur was the class of the six timber toppers that started over the steeplechase course. won by a couple of lengths from Manllian, which was backed from 6 to 1 to 9 to 5 on the strength of his good race on Monday.

Kor a mile and three-quarters he was In front. Then Amur went up to him and, after clearing the last Jump, crowded him a bit. Songer claimed a foul, but it was no go. The third horse was Gorlnagallan. He showed quite an improvement over his previous race.

This is the season of the year when the long bottled up good things are sprung on tho unsuspecting and long suffering public. One of them went through In the fifth race, a selling affair for 2 year olds. In Hello, a colt by Pontiac, owned by Fred Burlcw. Ten to one was hlB opening price, but the ring was slewed with money on him and the books taking alarm, his price was quickly cut. with his closing price 4 lo 1.

The Bowery, a good thing, iiouncen do Souza out of the saddle while at the post and galloped a mile and a half riderless. The field was dispatched without him. Hello went sailing to the front in the stretch and won easily by three lengths from Mordella, which swerved all over the track in the last hundred yards. Monet was third. McChesney Top Weight.

Handicapper Vosburg Is of tho opinion that McChesney is four pounds tho better horse, as compared with Hermls, in a mile nnd a quarter race. In the Oriental Handicap, to be run on Saturday at Gravesend, McChesney. who is, of course, top weight, han been assigned ISO pounds. The weight Placed on Hermis Is 120 pounds, nines, 120; Gunfire. 116; Goldsmith.

CaughnawagK. 114; Douro. 112, and Colonel Bill. 110, are other eltglbles to the Oriental. Quite a few of the Jockeys who rode at New Orleans will go to the coast this year, Instead.

Rcdfern will ride at Los Angeles during the meeting at that resort. Burns and Bullman will be seen in the saddle at Inglef.ldc and Oakland, and It Is possible that O'Nell and Fuller will go to California. Ethics Must Be Passed TJp. Ethics will have to be passed up. The little horse was well backed to win the closing race of the day, but he would not break until the others were away.

It is likely that the hard campaigns that this son of Charaxus has gone through ha3 soured him, so that, while he will work well, he will not do his best with the colors up. Khital ended his racing career during the running of the last race. On the far turn ho broke down so badly that he could not put his left forefoot to the ground. He is a gelding, so he will probably finish his days in front of a hack. Lord Tureo breezed In In the mile and a half handicap.

For the first mile he trailed behind the rest of the field, but when the stretch was reached he ran away from the others, winning by three lengths. Janeway was second and Surmise, the favorite, was third. Warranted, well backed, sulked the whole Journey. The race was a poor one. from a time standpoint.

Tho mile and a half was run In 2:3.1. SUTTON WHEELMEN RUN. The Indian summer semi-century run of the Sutton Wheelmen has been scheduled for Sunday, October 11, but In (he event of rain will be postponed until the first clear Sunday following. Tho entrance fee Is $1 and to all finishing will be presented a fine silver medal. Tho course will be from Bedford Rest to Jamaica, Valley Stream, Rockaway and return.

YACHT BUILDING RULES. The committee of Lloyd's Register of Shipping has recently Issued the nw rule for me building and classification of wood, steel and composite ynehta. They are brought thoroughly up to date and apply to boats of the moat modern construction. PILLSBURY FIRST TO ENTER CHESS MASTERS TOURNEY. Champion Glad of Opportunity to Return European Hospitality.

Local Exhibitions. Harry N. Pilksbury, the American chess ehamplon, is the first of the sixteen masters asked to participate in the international chejs tournament, at Cambridge Springs, next April, to signify his intention ot entering. He has accepted the invitation extended to him and has so notified the maaagers of the congress. Being on intimate terms with all the great players abroad, Pillsbury has supplemented the invitations of tho officials with personal communications, urging them to attend the congress.

During his travels abroad the American champion has been obliged to listen to much comment on the scarcity of such events in this country and he is in consequence elated at the prospect of playing the host where heretofore bo has invariably posed as a guest. When seen at the rooms of the Brooklyn Chess Club, this morning, Pillsbury bad this to say on the subject: "Having decided to enter the forthcoming tournament myself, It has given me particular pleasure to extend a personal invitation to tho European masters, whose presence in this country will be most welcome. It is Hew fourteen years since such an event took place over here and during that period have been to Europe seven times, partaking of the hospitality of leading clubs In different countries. It is high time that we Jn turn should have something to offer these playerr. The tournament is being arranged on just such a scale as that of the quadrangular match at St.

Petersburg In the winter of 1896-90 with the difference that, instead of four, sixteen players are to compete. The patrons and managers of this congress deserve the greatest credit for the efforts which have culminated in so praiseworthy an undertaking." Pillsbury could not at this lime state whether he will play in the fourth tournament expected to be held at Monte Carlo in February. In the simultaneous exhibition at the Brooklyn Chess Club last night, the champion played gambits at twelve boards and ho emerged with the score of ten victories, three dcfeat3 and two draws against a very strong tram. C. S.

Howell and C. Curt, who played two games apiece, each won a game, as did A. W. Fox. L.

Tolchlnsky drew one of his -two games and C. Jaffe also During the afternoon Pillsbury played both chess and checkers simultaneously. Melvin Brown and S. J. Simpson, two checker cracks, piayed five games with him and each lost a game.

Simpson scored once and Brown drew twice. At chess Pillsbury won seven games and drew one each with W. A. Farren and L. Tolchlnsky.

WILL ASK POLITICIANS TO HELP. The Republicans of the Twenty-fifth Election District, Eighteenth Asse mbly District, who are working hard to prevent the elevation of the Brighton Beach Railroad tracks between Church and Newkirk avenues, have decided to ask candidates for Assembly and tdermanin honors to pledge themselves against tho Brooklyn Rapid Transit plan..