1906.
Handicap Heat Tournament at G. F. Slosson’s. N. Y. City, January 15–26th.—Eight were forced out by their one defeat in the first week, and of the remaining eight the ones longest to last were Rinehart (scratch, 40) and J. A. Pallasco (36). The latter averaged .38, and the former scored 33, Pallasco thus winning first prize, a costly fur overcoat.
Bensinger’s Professional Handicap, Chicago. January 15–20th.—Charles Weston (50), third; George Wheeler (45), first; Clem E. Ellison (42), fourth; Frank Maggioli (40), second.
1907.
Amateur Handicap. W. P. Mussey’s Room, Chicago, closing in April.—Ties played off made Stanley first, Austin second, and Lord third. Stanley and Lord, with Fuller, were scratchmen.
James Ryan vs. Benjamin Laurie. Imperial Billiard Room, Boston, nights of April 1st, 3d, and 5th.—Ryan, 150; Laurie, 139. They played again May 21st, 22d, 24th, Ryan winning by 150 to 144.
Amateurs in Los Angeles, Cal. Jas. F. Morley’s Room, June.—Thirteen entries, and 25–point games. J. B. Bayne promised most, but was eventually overhauled by Clark, who beat him for first place. Milsap and Lacey were next best. J. G. Kendrick won prize for high run, which was 9 in a game wherein Chapell beat him by 25 to 22.