1896.
Shortstops in Chicago. Recital Hall, Jan. 18–27; game, 400 points, 14:2; prizes, $1,000.
| W. | R. | Av. | G. A. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. J. Gallagher | 5 | 104 | 28.57 | 19.80 |
| J. F. Maggioli | 3 | 91 | 14.29 | 10.60 |
| Ed. McLaughlin | 2 | 114 | 21.05 | 13.53 |
| W. F. Hatley | 3 | 93 | 12.50 | 11. |
| Geo. Sutton | 1 | 86 | 13.79 | 9.75 |
| Jos. Capron | 1 | 54 | 13. | 8.51 |
Intercity and Interclub Amateur Tournament. The first was held at Maurice Daly’s Assembly Rooms, Brooklyn, in 1895, and the second, held at his rooms in this city, January 13–27, 1896, is given a place here because of its having embraced nearly all of those who have since been busiest en amateur in and around Manhattan.
| W. | R. | Av. | G. A. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. R. Townsend(325) | 4 | 57 | 8.80 | 5.87 |
| J. Byron Stark (270) | 9 | 53 | 10.38 | 5.56 |
| Ed. W. Gardner(250) | 6 | 34 | 5.70 | 4.34 |
| F. A. Keeney(240) | 6 | 39 | 5.72 | 4.68 |
| Dr. A. B. Miller(240) | 4 | 44 | 6.13 | 4.32 |
| Dr. A. L. Ranney(240) | 1 | 42 | 4.25 | 3.59 |
| F. Poggenburg(210) | 6 | 36 | 5.13 | 4. |
There were three other competitors—Messrs. Wm. Barnard, Dr. H. D. Jennings, and Fred Oakes. The game was 14:2.
First Tournament at 18:2. Madison Square Garden Concert Hall, March 31st to April 5th, under the auspices of Ives and Daly. Two shots in balk and five in anchor-box, instead of ten, as had latterly been the practice at 14:2. Games, 600 points, all three contestants playing twice around. Schaefer and Ives 3—1 each, but never played off; Albert Garnier, 0—4. Best winning averages, general averages, and high runs: I., 50—36.48—200; S., 30—24.11—176; Garnier, ...—9.99—36.
Repairing to Chicago, they next played the
First Tournament at 18:1.
Central Music Hall, May 18–23d.—Only one shot either in anchor or in balk. Playing twice around, Schaefer and Ives 500 to Garnier’s 300, G. first, I. second. Best single, best general, and highest run: G., 12—9.60—53; I., 19.58 (losing)—16.58—103; S., 17.56 (losing)—12.70—111.
In Boston their tour ended. See Cushion Caroms.
Temporary Revival of 14:2 by Stars. Bumstead Hall, Boston, April 18th.—Four-handed. Daly and Schaefer, averaging 23.81, defeated Garnier and Ives by 500 to 347.