Vancouver Daily World from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada • Page 12

Wedacsday, December 27, 191L THE VANCOUVER' WORLD The Worlds try rc rJ CAMERON L. SMITH DODO TO BAR THE GOULDI SETS NEW WORLD'S INDOOR RECORD I FLYNN ACHING FOR BOUT WITH JOHNSON WE HATE TO SING our own praises. Luckily, now, we don't have to. The number of pleased and proud possessors of the Goodwin Good Shoes chorusing the praise of the Goodwin Good Shoe relieves us of the necessity. We modestly confirm "they are the best." r' lit iS NARlY OPPOSITE'PANTAGES THEATRE 1 23 Hastings Street East HOURS SET FOR THE Toronto Walker Cuts His Own Figures at Buffalo in Face of Big Odds.

Encouraged on by the strains of "The Maple. Leaf for Ever," "(jod Save the Kintr" and (ho yells of the accompany ing loronto Doys, ueorgo II. Oouldinir, rf Central Y. M. C.

Toronto, broke the world's record for the Indoor mile walk by one and one fifth of a second a week aco last Saturday. The meet was held In the Seventy fourth Armories under the auspices of the Seventy fourth Infantry Athletic Association. The mile walk was a handicap event. Klght men were given over one hundred yards, while three were given from 05 yards up to 85. Gouldlng was the only scratch man.

The men were (trung over half way around the track when the cun wns fired. Hrrnks World's Ilecord. Fairly flying over the board floor, which was eight laps to the mile, the Toronto Central boy, wearing; a large red maple leaf on his chest, went after the men In front of him. Half way around on the third lap he caught his first man, amid echoing cheers trom the five thousand present and "The Maple Leaf for Ever," played by the military band, he passed him and went after those hustling ahead. A little over a lap and a half later he had passed several men, and had caught the front men.

As he drew up ttnd passed them the band broke out In the strains of "Uod (Save the King." Colliding then Jumped Into the lead, opened a large gap, and on the stretch made that large crowd rise from their seats. He covered the mile In 9 minutes and 28 seconds flat, which breaks the world's record, set by himself. The former record was 6:29 1 5, and made cn the same track. He also holds the outdoor world's record made at Winnipeg July 15, 1909, of 8:25 1 6. MIKE MURPHY, OLYMPIC TRAINER, IS VERY ILL PHILADELPHIA, Dec.

27. Mike Murphy, the athletic trainer of the University of Pennsylvania has been ordered by his physicians to spend the winter in a milder climate so as to build himself up for the work of tia.n lng the American jrn which will compel In the Olympic evju.s at Stockholm, Sweden, next yeir. Murphy is now 111 at his home. ALLEN IS CHAMPION PUNTER OF BERKELEY BERKELEY, Dec. J7.

The annual "'punting contest" for the Robert Roos cup was held at the University of California football field recently, and was won by Chet Allen. A large number of the football men, both 'varsity and freshmen, took part in the contest. Lloyd Stroud, a freshman, and brother of Captain elect Johnnie Stroud, was second, and Mini kicked himself into third place. The contest takes place annually and the cup la held by the winner for a year. NO VICTORIA ENTRIES.

VICTORIA, Dec. 27. There will be no Victoria entries in the Vancouver Y. M. C.

A. New Year race this time, has always been the case. Bill Day I'd some fine running for Victoria last year. BALL IN BIG Chicago Association Thinks the Loaded Globule Ought Also to Be Barred. CHICAGO, Dec.

27. "Dodo" ball shooting will be as extinct as the bird that UHed to bear the same name If the plans of the Chicago Bowling Association are Indorsed by the American Bowling Congress at Its next meeting In Chicago early In March. The C. B. A.

officials wera banqueted last week by Louis Benslnger, and, during the dinner a discussion of the "dodo" came up, resulting In a vote of the executive committee asking Judge Howard to draw up a resolution barring It from all future meets. If the rulo to bar the ball Is Indorsed by the national congress. It will mean that Chicago will be the last city to hold a national tournament vtturi the trick ball will be allowed Under the rules of the A. 6. C.

the ball Is permitted at the eom'ng meet and the ban probably will not be placed against It until after that time. Chances favor Howard's drawing up a rule that will also bar load eu bt.Uk along with the "dodo," although under certain conditions the officials Lave not shown the antagonism in a loaded ball unless was weighted on one side only In order to produce an artificial hook. MONTREAL HOCKEY SEASON RETARDED No Games For a Full Week Yet Is the Report From the East. MONTREAL, Dec. 27.

The axe fell on the Toronto clubs at the last meeting of the National Hockey Association. A close Investigation of the affairs of the Toronto clubs and the rink revealed the fact that the league would be taking a big chance In relying on the Toronto clubs to fill their dates on the home Ice, even after February 15. It was also found to be impossible to transfer the dates to Boston, only two suitable dates being available there. After looking the situation over from all corners It was finally decided that the two Toronto clubs would be dropped for this year at least, and that a triple schedule for the four remaining clubs would be drawn up. The work of drawing up the schedule has been left to I'resldent Emmett Quinn and it Is said that the season will not open until January 3.

Players who were under contract to Toronto and Tecumseh will bs farmed out among other clubs, and it Is quite on the cards that "Pud" Glass may come "Back to Montreal." In addition to getting the knife for this season the Toronto hockey clubs also lose the money they have already paid into the leaguo $500 each and get a stiff fine In addition. The amount of the fine will be settled later on. The league, In the meantime, win endeavor to ascertain whether the Toronto clubs really made any efforts to obtain suitable rink accommodation. The Toronto clubs, It Is stated, will fall back on the rink contractor for reimbursement of the amounts they have already expended. CANADA'S CHANCES FOR THE OLYMPIC GAMES Matter Has Never Been More Than Informally Discussed Says Mr.

Merrick. TORONTO. Dec, 27. Some littla while ego Mr. James Q.

Merrick, president of the Canadian Athletic Union, was asked by The Star how the chances looked for Olympla games being held In Canada; to day he answered aa follows: The possibility of Canada holding the Olympic games some time In the near future has never been considered formally at any meeting of the A. A. U. of nor, to the best of my knowledge, by the Canadian Olympic committee, although we have discussed the question Informally from time to time. An undertaking of this character would be one of such magnitude that it is a question whether we would be Justified at the present stage of our athletic development In seeking to undertake so large a proposition.

It seems to me that athletics In Canada are hardly advanced enough to warrant us Inviting the International Olympic committee to hold the games here. With the encouragement and development of all classes of athletlo ports, such as has been taking place in Canada during the past three or four years. It Is to be hoped that our athletes will soon be able to hold their own In team competitions aa well as In some of the Individual contests. Until we can develop athletlo material that Is capable of winning for us a moderate number of events In the different competitions, It would be a mistake to hold the games here. With regard to the above I am speaking altogether athletically.

From a commercial and advertising viewpoint the holdings of such games In Canada would be of very great value. particularly at the present stage of our development It would undoubtedly direct an attention to our affairs that would be highly advantageous, particularly among continental peoples. It would also have the effect of bringing Canada Into the area of International affairs CONTESTS WRIGHT IS A WIZARD; DAVIS TROPHY EASY Australasians Look Upon Ameri can Victory in Tennis as a Certainty. NEW YORK, Deo. JT.

Australasian lawn tennis players regard the victory of the American cup challengers as a certainty, according to news received today In a cablegram from Christ church, New Zealand, by American American Lawn Tennis, the official publication of the sport In this country. According to the message, Beals C. Wright, the former national champion, has rounded phenomenal ofrm, which competent authorities regard as fully equal to that which he displayed two years ago. William A. Larned and Maurice E.

McLoughlln, the young Callfornlan, have not come Into their full playing stride as quickly as has Wright. It Is believed the trip la certain to lift the Davis cup. The first series of singles will be played on Friday, December 2, the doubles match the following day and the final sets of singles on Monday, January 1. The Australasians have nominated Brookes and Dunlop aa the doubles pair. An overturning in the list of officers of the National Association seems likely.

Dr. James Dwlght, for many years the president, has refused to reconsider his determination to retire. William A. Larned's admirers have started a movement for him as Doctor Dwlght's successor. NEW RECORD MADE IN AMATEUR EVENTS NEW YORK, Dec.

27. New records in many events were established at Madison Square Garden tonight during the first half of the Indoor senior and Junior championship program of the Amateur Athletlo Union, which will be completed tomorrow night The new records follow: Throwing tht 66 pound weight for height 16 feet Inches, by Matt McGrath, New Yoork City. 1000 yard run (senior) 2:11 1 R. by A. R.

Klvlat, Irish American Athetlo Club. High Jump (senior) 6 feet. 2 7 1 Inches, By 8. C. Lawrence, of the Boston Athletic Association.

S00 yard run (senior), first trial heats 33 seconds, by J. J. McEntee, New York City. One mile walk (Junior) 6:54 1 by F. P.

Kaiser, New York A. C. Two mile run 1:20 4 6, by George V. Bonhag, Irish American A. C.

SKA BOKER, STARR and qualities and sizes. Skating Shoes, Hockey CHARLES AMATEUR HOCKEYIStJ iwo Hours' Practice Eacv Week for Players In the City League. JIanager Frank Patrick today ai nounced the following tlce for the teams entered In the Vari couver Hockey Association, which wl, fight for the championship at the bl arena this winter: Rowing Club, We' and Friday afternoons, fro 6:30 to Columbians. Monday at Thursday nights, from 10:30 to 11:3 V. A.

Tuesday and Saturday night from 10:30 to 11:30. The Vancouver team in the Brltb Columbia League will have their dal practice between the hours of 12 not '1 and 1 o'clock, and the Westmlnste between the hours of 2 and 3. busy considering rules under whli the British Columbia League will fig'; for the possession of the Patersif Cup, a trophy offered by the ant governor, which Is to be embl matlc of the championship of the pr vlnce. The winners will Journey ea In the spring In search of the Sum. Cup.

Referees are scarce as hen's Jeet and It Is probable that unless son? competent men are discovered soJ the games In the big league will all refereed by players of one of the thn teams which huppen to be idle oini I the race In the big league. It will necessary to start the season und these conditions In any event, thoui. the management would much pref; outside talent if competent official can be secured. The Westminster team Is still I complete. Ken Mallen, who has be otered a pace by Jlmmle Gardner, yet having been heard from.

Ja McDonald, a former Fort Willis player, but now a resident of Vanco vcr la being tried out, and shows much class that it Is quite probal he will find a place on one of the thr teams for the season. TECUMSEHS MAY PLAY IN ONTARIO LEAGU Tnn avth rnr 27 Charlie Querr of the Tecumsehs, eay that hla ch 4k. JulDaVilllrv nf fntc HI VUimiUt. II aiinanuii" Ing a team In the Ontario Pro Hock: Leaguo. Personally Querrle Is ve: much opposed to it.

but there is Jul the possibility that It may go throusH would piny their home games In Toroli to or that the team will be transferr.l to some western Ontario city. AUTOMOBILE SKATES, in all Sticks and Pu E. TI Big Pueblo Fireman Wants It to Go to a Finish If Possible. SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Deo. ST, Jack Curley, manager for Jim today received tin offer from Harry bollock, promote of events at the Pollock, promoter of events at the of a purse of J25.0B0 for a ten round match in New Yor'k between Flynn and Jack Johnson.

Curley, however, Is not In favor of a ten round bout, although when he soes east he will discuss the proposition with Tollock. "Johnson might go pretty strong for ten rounds," he surmised, "but we prefer twenty rounds to a finish." Curley expects to be In Chicago next Sunday. Curley, who formerly managed Hack enschmidt, the wrestler, is anxious to match Flynn and the champion for a finish fight In Nevada, and will offer Johnson 8 0.000 for his share, win, lose or draw. After the Caponl Flynn fight today Curley will go direct to Chicago, where he will consult with Johnson. According to reports from the east Johnson wants 830.000 before he will fight, but it is believed that he will accept Curley'a proposition If the battle can he staged.

It Is doubtful whether the governor of Nevada will permit another fight in the state. WALLA WALLA STILL WANTS A FRANCHISE Not Discouraged at Failure to Land in N. W. League This Year. WALLA WALLA, Deo.

IT. Walla Walla fans were much disappointed today, when reports reached this city that the Garden City delegates at the Northwestern League conference in Seattle had been turned down In their proposition to support a team In the league during the season of 1912. Some expressed the idea that it was practically butting into a stone wall when the attempt was made, at least at this time, but a more hopeful chord was atruck by John L. Bnarp stein, one of the most Interested promoters of Walla Walla's attempt, who said: "I think this will lay the foundation for letting Walla Walla In next year without the least trouble. I have not any doubt about it I have talked with several who are much disappointed, but have not seen anyone who was Had I based my opinion wholly on what 1 knew I would not have hoped that we would make It, but I thought there were others who knew more about It than I did.

I never dreamed that Walla Walla would get In unless' the league was increased to eight clubs. I But we will get In next year without doubt." CRinBAGE TOURNAMENT. I The next contests In the local Inter 1 club cribbage and whist tournaifnt will be held at the rooms of the Lancashire Association on December 21 at I p.m. FOOTBALL MEETINO. The Vancouver and District Senior Amateur Football League will hold" Its next regular meeting at the National Sports Club tomorrow night at I o'clock.

Specials Holiday Hampers. J9 I MOVING! I entrance In the famous road race, and the aeoond ttlme he has finished In the same position. BIG MATCH ARRANGED FOR FRITZ HOLLAND Will Meet Another Sturdy Opponent at Sacramento on New Year's Day. SAN FRANCISCO, Pel 27 Net In the least disheartened at the loss of the 10 round decision to George (Knockout) Brown at Oakland Wednesday might Frits Holland, Spokane middleweight, will tackle the winner of Kid George Mantell bout at Sacramento on New Year's day. Tim McGrath, Holland's manager, wires that Frits had the best of nine rounds In the Wednesday mill and Is hot after a return bout with Brown for January.

IHE 0L0 FOLKS Have Little to Enjoy These Long Winter Evenings Other Than ReadingGood Glasses Are Duly Appreciated. No lens equals the "Ispex" for reading and for distant vision. The reason Is that they conform to Nature's laws of refraction In minute detail. We specialize In these lenses, but make all other kinds, high priced, medium priced and low priced. A fresh Invoice of Flnnerplece mountings for Eyeglasses Is ready to select from, and they vary In price In accordance with the karat of fold 1.50 to t5.Ro.

Any lens can be used In these mountings. Also a good Invoice of Spectacle Frames In high and low karat fold 2.M to fs.no. And then we have the cheaper prades In Platina and Steel Nickel. They are all appreciable Christmas firts. and we have them In abundance.

Phone Seymour 4998 and Dr. Lover Ing will make an appointment with you to avoid waiting. LYTTLKTOJf BROS, lit Ila.dngs Street, Wrat. Bancroft Pool Room The best, first class and up to date In thj city. Everything new.

Open to th i'e. iitW Hastings gt. Eaat, aear Empress Theatre GEORGE EAL.LK, Maaager In a few weeks we shall move to our new store, 15 Hastinjjs street east, adjoining our present premises. We have endeavored to give you the best of goods and the best of service in the past, and in our new quarters we hope to be able to serve you better. Special Reductions on Balance of Holiday Goods, to Gear.

E. S. KN0WLT0N DIUGGIST I HASTINGS STREET EAST COR. CARRALL ALWAYS OPEN PHONE SEYMOUR 655 656 Bowen Iland boy who ran second In the Calgary Herald road race on Chrlstmaa Day, this being his second IMPRESS OF SMITH WILL LONG BE FELT Death of Famous Yacht Designer Learned With Regret In Vancouver After a career of over G5 years, there passed away a few days ago In New York, Mr. A.

Cary Smith, who was easily one of the world's most successful designers of all kinds of yachts. Few yacht designers can ever hope to leave the successful and lengthy record that the late Mr. Smith did, and local yachtsmen will regret to hear of his demise, for there are several craft in the fleet of the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club whose designs and plans came from the boards of this noted naval architect. In his early life Mr. Smith gave promise of being a noted artist rather than a yacht designer and It was largely through chance that he developed his ability In the line of naval construction.

He designed the famous America's cup racer Mischief, which defeated the "Countess of Dufferln," the only Canadian challenger ever built In an effort to lift that historic trophy. Another noted yacht whose beautiful lines were the creation of the late Mr. Smith's brain Is the German emperor's beautiful yacht Meteor. The Yampa, a remarkably handsome and speedy schooner yacht, which was originally built for Mr. Chester W.

Chapln of New York, made such a favorable Impression on the German emperor while she was cruising in German waters, that the kaiser purchased her and a couple of seasons afterwards commissioned Mr. Smith, the designer of the Yampa, to draw the plans of the Meteor, which was really Intended to beat the late King Edward's famous yacht, Britannia. Such other famous yachts mas the Enchantress, owned by Wm. E. Iselln, winner of the King's cup last fall; the schooner yacht Lasca, conceded to be the finest sea boat of her size ever turned out; Amorlta, Elmira and Muriel, three of the fastest schooner yachts ever built, and scores of other speedy sail and power pleasure craft that have made yachting history all owo their origin and design to the genius of the late A.

Cary Smith, who in the last two decades was the most formidable rival of Herreshoff. the wizard of roughkeepsle. Few, If any, of the yacht designers of the last decade could point to a record of 55 years in that business, and up to within a few days of his death at the age of (0 years, due to kidney trouble, this noted designer waa Just aa keenly Interested in the performances of his creations, particularly In the sail driven line, as a youngster with a new i Christmas toy. Mr. Edson B.

Shock, the well known local yacht designer, was associated with the late A. Cary Smith for a number of years and was one of the Btaunchest friends of the late veteran naval architect. BOWLING In the Vancouver League aeries at the Pender alleys last night the Tigers i won an easy match from the Brilliants by 189 pins. Hodge had the nice average of 206, and also high score. The Scores.

Tigers Tl, Grant 141 15 172 476 Moe 176 156 173 605 Miller 129 152 168 449 Tate 177 178 194 B4'J Hodge 213 188 213 (14 (43 830 920 2593 Brilliants Hockley 157 133 123 433 Stevenson 158 160 155 4fi3 Wads 189 1G0 168 607 South 172 183 197 652 J. F. Morris 161 170 138 459 127 801 776 2404 Schedule for today at the Pender alleys: Vancouver League, Fenders vs. Beaver; New Wtstxul aster hers. 618 620 HASTINGS S' nHBsTViH New Year Our Store Closes Tonight at Ten 1 Sanderson's famous Mountain Dew Scotch Whisky, imported direct from Leith.

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We are still selling Fur Convenience of Customers Open for Businesa Monday Morning. The Indulgence of sports of one kind or another is the recreation of nearly every citizen, In all countries. Their International expression In the form of these games is follewed very closely by practically everyone in the civilised world. The great value of such favorable attention directed to the centra In which they will be held, possesses an Importance which Is not readily noticed by the casual obaerver. We In Canada are In such need of capital, population and of foreign markets, that thla friendly and Inexpensive means of centering the attention of the world on our affairs would be of the highest importance.

From a national standpoint, I can hardly speak too strongly of having the games hold In Canada; In an athletlo sense, I think we are not quite ready to measure our strength and ability even on our home ground, with the best In the world. These opinions, of course, are thoughts of a moment without any great consideration, and are submitted with regard to two polnta only. If they are of any value to you, you are at liberty to use them. jAuaa o. mxjuuck.

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