Evening Star Newspaper, December 18, 1929, Page 42

a2 i STORTS. WASHINGTON, D. C, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1929, SPORTS, Star’s' Tournament Bargain for Girls : Taylor Passes Out of British Golf THE EVENING STAR, DUBS DON'T CONTRIBUTE TO INCOME OF EXPERTS Ned Irey Gives Bill Wood and John Evans Some Bright Ideas on How to Improve Sweepstakes for Fair Bowlers “Who Have a Chance.” BY R. D. ¢¢( URE, I'll donate.” J. William Wood, bowling impresario, and his ubiquitous handy man, John P. Evans, got that answer so often when lining up prospects for the Meyer Davis sweepstakes they pondered it. ‘Boss Bill wanted his pet attraction to be a big success in point of entries, but he didn’t care to take advantage of the girls’ sportsman- Each put up three bucks to shoot, and most of 'em appeared to as a gift to a few stars. B re. mone{ vb’uh I }%aven‘t a chance against Gulli and those ship. “Sure, I'll rol . other stars,” came from many. 8o Bill and John tried to find ways and means of making the sweepstakes more attractive to the semi-dubs. In a question- naire they asked the girls just what could be done about it. Did they want a handicap? Did they desire two five-game sets instead of three sets of three strings? Should the number of prizes be in- ereased, reducing first place money? and set for eacl The canvas included all the girls who took part in the sweepstakes and some ©f the prospects for next year. If the girls really were interested in the matter the reaction from the ques- tionaire should have been considerably stronger. Only One Answer. Bill and John got a solitary reply. However, this was worthwhile. It came from Ned W. Irey. Read it: “Thank you very much for vour let- ter of December 10 regarding the Meyer Davis sweepstakes, in which you ask for opinions or suggestions with a view toward making the event annual and more popular. “Some of the suggestions mentioned in your letter occurred to me during the event, foremost among which was the change from a nine to a ten game series, with two five-game blocks each instead of three-game blocks as at pres~ ent. It seemstome that the interest holds better and the average bowler just gets “warmed” up with three games. A few girls dropped out of the last set this ar and while no doubt they would not ve n:un into the money, on the other d, they might have, had they stayed, particularly Marjorie Smith. Undoubtedly they would not have drop~ ped out had they been rolling two fives game blocks. Urges Added Prizes. “The other point that I particularly favor is the awarding of a cash prize for either high game or high set of each block. I think this tends to heighten the interest and is an added incentive, particularly for those who are not the old, seasoned bowlers. Aside from this, I can't say that I think there should be a further rearrangement of the prize list. It seemed to me that it was well divided this year. “Personally, I do not particularly favor the handicap system. At any rate, not in an event of this character. Of course, there are arguments pro and con, but it seems to me more sporting to take a chance. Of course, I realize that unless something in the nature of a miracle occurred I would never beat Lorraine Gulli, or perhaps any of the ethers who got in the money—on the other hand, I do realize that before I enter, whereupon I do enter, take a chance and roll the best I can. Naturally every one wants to do the best they can and get a prize if possible, but all cannot and I for one had $3 worth of fun out of the event— to say nothing of the ‘education.’ “I ‘shall be interested to know the outcome of the campaign for ideas for a ‘bigger and better’ sweepstakes next year About The Star Tourney. However, what was uppermost in mind when this piece was started was The Washington Star's second annual individual tournament, to be held at Convention Hall December 26. 27 and 28 and January 2, 3 and 4. with entries closing next Saturday night. “There will be no donors in this event. for there will be no entry fee and all prizes will be given by The Star. More than 100 girls shot in it last year and more are expecled this time. They have everything to gain and nothing to lose, merely paying for the games they roll, three of And in one set the dub or mediocre has a much bet- ter chance against the star than in a 9 or 10 game series, There will be 10 prises for the girls, ranging in value from $40 to $12, and in the event a prize winner knows of something for the same money she would desire more, an exchange at Hecht's may be effected. ‘The prizes are on display in & Seventh street window of The Hecht Co. depart- ment store at Seventh and F streets northwest. Entry blanks are obtainable at all alleys, PROFESSIONAL HOCKEY FOR WOMEN IS PLANNED NEW YORK, December 18.—New Yorkers have a chance this Winter to | see a sport innovation that should pro- vide amusement that has not been eqldl:ltd in these United States in many a day. Female ice hockey—and professional at that—is the scheme that is mnow hatching in the purlieus of Madison Square Garden. This hazardous game is an outgrowth, of course, of the inter- est American women have manifested in ice racing in recent years, culminating in the formation of clubs in and around New York and other cities for the pro- motion of woman's ice races. The present proposal is to form a four-team league in New York and see ‘what happens. THOMAS. KEARNS’ HOLE-IN-ONE COMPLIMENT T0 HIW| John Kearns, chief golf course :un-“ structor for S. G. Leoffler, concession- | naire of the public golf courses of | ‘Washington, built a new green at the fifth hole at Rock Creek Park several' weeks ago. He built it carefully and turned out a fine job. And just to prove that he knew the kinks of the green he had built he made a hole-in- one on the hole yesterday with a, mashie that he had just obtained dur- ing the day, a club that was completed only an hour or two before he went out to play. 4 ‘The hole is 105 yards in length and the feat was witnessed by Harry Gra- ham, Rock Creek Park course manager, and Robert Peddicord. ‘The golf course of the .Annapolis Roads Club has been closed to play until next March, Talbot T. Speer, chairman of the golf committee of the club, announced today, to prepare the fairways and greens for next season's play. Harold Keats, chairman of the greens commwueu,uuld the club hl:;lnlm tglu step to insure proper pl condi- tions for next year, “The elub putting greens last season attracted the atten- tion of golfers throughout this section and were said to be among the finest in this part of the country despite the fact that they were not a year old,” Keats said. “We intend that the fair- ways will be comparably as fine and B wis e see them through the Summer drought and reseeding and top dressing. We lllo-m“flvlnl the greens & heavy top Col. Charles Denby, president of the club, is pleased with the progress the club has made in its short period of existence. “Although the club has been in existence only six months progress has been so rapid that the executive committee has determined to discon- tinue the allotment of life memberships in connection with the Beach and Tennis Club,” Col. Denby said. ‘“We feel that a limit now must be placed on the number of members in order that all may_have a chance to play.” Walter F. Hall, who served as club professional during the past season, has left the post and is working in Wash- ington. The club, according to Keats, now is receiving applications for the professional berth, and a number of pros already have applied. an- nouncement as to the pro for 1930 will be made in a few weeks. Left Thumb Helps Chick With Irons BY SOL METZGER. ‘Your for pitch shots can be the nm'aflpu 10‘; the wood, even though stars alter it. Proof of this lies the fact that Harri- son Johnston won the United States amateur champlonship this year with the same grip for all shots. In fact, for the player who has little time for practice and who gets in but & few rounds a week it is bet- ter for him to simplify his game by sticking to the same grip. Chick Evans brings out an inter- esting point about iron play. After much experimenting over a long period of years this master of the mashie discovered that he got better results with his irons by placing the thumb of the left hand down the center of the shaft. Don’t get it down the rear of the shaft. Most_stars so grip with the left hand for iron play. You can im- prove your direction by doing so. 1 Metsger has prepared o complete s of the pivot with illustra will aid any golfer. He will gladly sent it to any reader requesting it. In- close & stamped, addressed envelope. HENDERSON TO YANKEES. JERSEY CITY, December 18 (#).— | The release of Bill Henderson, right- | hand pitcher of the Jersey City club of the International League, to the New | York Yankees has been announced. T DUCKPIN TOURNAMENT g o s « BN R TOURNAMENT wdrn el P NO CONTEST SEEN | INBEST BALL GOLF Clark, Mcinery Lead With 63. NNot Likely to Be Beaten Today. By the Associated Press. AN GABRIEL, Calif.,, December 18. ~—While the late starters in the San Gabriel $1,000 best ball ama- teur-professional golf tournament today set about to complete their 18-hole round, which was ended by darkness last night, Clarence E. Clark, Tulsa, Okla.,, and his amateur partner, Nick MclInery of San Bernardino, Calif., will view the finish seemingly seécurely intrenched as winners of the event by virtue of a 63 card yesterday. Althongh the Oklahoma professional shot good golf yesterday, he has his youthful partner to thank for his $350 check, the winners’ share of the event. Fortified by an eight-stroke hahdfcap, Mclnery turned in a 74 card, ene over par, for his afternoon performance. In doing so he had the best score for 11 of the 18 holes, with Clark making the round in 75. The remainder of the prize money will be divided among the seven pro- fessionals who with their amateur part- ners tied for second place one ‘stroke behind the leaders. Many of ‘the out- standing golfers who have been ‘making & regular appearance in the tourneys on the Pacific Coast this Winter. not. appear in the event, resting up for the $4,000 Pasadena, Calif, open, which starts Priday. A check of the cards of those com- pelled to continue play today revealed only an outside chance for any of them to enter into the money-winning class. The teams tied for second place with cards of 64 were: Himmy Hines, New York professional, and Babe Julian, Los Angeles, | Dan Williams, Westfield, N. J., profes- sional, and Cliff Castle, Los Angeles, ‘Tony Manero, New York professional, and Bill Jelliffe, Los Angeles. Phil Hart, Wheeling, W. Va., profes- sional, and Tex Shramm, San Bernar- dino, Calif. John_ Rogers, Denver professional, and J. Barryhill, Los Angeles. ‘W. Stackhouse, Hillsboro, N. H., pro- (efiuonll, and Marvin Morse, Los An- es. ‘ehew Owen, San_ Bernardino, Calif., professional, and Gale Stockton, San Bernardino, Calif. Johnny Farrell, 1028 national open champion, could get no better than 68. He was paired with Herbert Lubin of Los Angeles. MICHIGAN STATE BARS IOWA IN ALL SPORTS EAST LANSING, Mich., December 18 (#).—Michigan State College athletic authorities have decided not to have any relations with the University of Towa so long as the Hawkeyes are under a ban by the Western Conference, sc- cording to Joseph F. Cox, chairman of the Michigan State Athletic Council. ‘The schools will not meet in base ball next Spring, Cox said, notwithstanding an announcement to that effect made at Iowa City. John Kobs, Michigan State base ball coach, wired Iowa officials that it would be impossible to arrange any games. A. A U.TO MEET. A meeting of the District A. A. U. will be held tonight in Knights of Columbus Hall, starting at 8 o'clock. Plans for Cash and players are involved in the transfer. the Post’s basket ball tourney will be | made, Entries Close Saturday December 21 The Ehening Star SECOND ANNUAL HAS CHANCE TO SHINE. E, Md., December University of Baltimore, one of the|Georgia Tech in basket ball on Dc-l youngest institutions in the country, Tourney Dates Dec. 26, 27, 28 Jan. 2,3,4 District Individual Championship 1929-1930 BOWLING TOURNAMENT CONVENTION HALL BOWLING ALLEYS For Ladies, Total Pins for Three Games to Determine Winners r person; Ladies, 60c per person For Men, Total Pins for Five Games to Determine Winners FEE TO BOWL—Men, $1 PRINT NAME IN FULL ADDRESS (v) Check event you will bowl in. Speeify night you prefer to BOWl......covvevnensrnnes Specify second preference........ . MAIL ENTRY BLANK TO CONVENTION HALL BOWLING ALLEYS OR TO BOWLING EDITOR, THE EVENING STAR—FEES MUST ACOOMPANY ENTRY BLANKS 18— |to distinguish cember 327 here. will be presented with an opportunity | game to be participated in by the Tech- itself when it meets | men on their trip North. o. It will be the first’ Fort Wayne, 26; Rochester, 23. To the Ladies... a Suggestion Give HENRIETTA ... the cigar he would choose Henriettas in Holiday dress at attractive box prices This most attractive of all gifts for men is ready for you at your nearest dealer’s —ready-wrapped in its green and red Holiday garb. Ask for attrac- tive box prices for the Henrietta Populares (foil wrapped —10c each); Colonials(foil wrapped —~ 2 for25¢); the Perfectos (2 for 25c); and the Admirals (in sanitary cellophane—15c each). WEBSTER EISENLOHR, for himself To the cheer of Christmas giving, Henrietta adds its own gracious note. It comes at this time as an old .friend—in a new Holiday guise. Mild as a sea breeze, mellow as old wine; with a hint of tropical sun in its rich, ripe flavor. Full Havana filler —every leaf the AGE SLOWS GREAT MASTER OF LINKS Famous Veteran One of Big Four in Pro Tourneys Since 1904. BY FRANCIS J. POWERS. HEN the British professional match play golf champion- | ship was held at Went- worth in the Fall, J. H | Taylor was the only one of the famous old veterans to qualify.| . And he declared that if he qualificd it | {would be his last appearance jn the| | champlonship arena. | { Age has caught up with such great | | performers as Harry Vardon, Jamie | raid, Sandy Herd and Taylor and while they still are robust and in vig- orous health, their games and their swings soon will be only a memory to those fortunate enough to have seen them, and a glowing legend to those| born too late. | ‘Taylor 18 one of the greatest golfers | ever to swing a club and the more re- | markable because when well past 50 he | still could give a good account of him- | self in both the open and match play | championship. He met Abe Mitchell, the ultimate winner, in the first round | at Wentworth and gave the long smasher a rugged battle to the final | putt. Aging muscles are the only thing ever to affect Taylor's game, for his | | | | mastery over a perverse golf ball is al- | most as keen as ever. { ‘Taylor and his three cotemporaries | set a record in golf that probably never | t will be equaled. Starting in 1904 when | | Taylor won his first open champion- | ship, 17 of 21 successive British opens | were captured either by Vardon, Herd, | | Braid or the great “J. H.” Big Four Supreme. Vardon captured six, Taylor and Braid five each and Herd one. The only players to break the big four's grip | on the open between 1894 and 1914 were | Harold Hilton, Jack White, Arnaud | Massey and Ted Ray. While Herd won | only one open championship he was as three and usually finished well up among the leaders. Taylor never had the style that made Vardon the model for several genera- tions of golfers, but the*results of his play were quite as effective’ “J. H.” was the first of the mashie masters and there are many who will insist he never has had an equal in the manipulation of that club. With the mashie and putter, Taylor was very much Vardon's superior, but lacked the accuracy with other weapons possessed by the im- mortal Harry. In winning his fourth championship at Deal, 1909, Taylor turned in the re- markable score of 205 and that stood all tests until Bobby Jones fired his 291 to win at Lytham and St. Annes in 1926. A score of 295, 20 years ago rep- resented master stroking for the high velocity ball had not yet been created and golfers did not have the keen weapons with which par now is defied. Taylor was not the traveler Vardon was and made few trips to the States. But back in 1900 he came across with Harry and was second to his companion in the United States open at the Chica- g0 Golf Club. “J. H.” still remains the greatest golfer ever produced in Devon- shire. 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