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Title: Breeder and sportsman
Identifier: breedersportsman41884sanf (find matches)
Year: 1882 (1880s)
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Subjects: Horses
Publisher: San Francisco, Calif. : (s. n. )
Contributing Library: San Francisco Public Library
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1884 ^Xjc fgvjectkv and j&partsntatt. .uO BILLIARDS. The opening of the Saylor Brothers' new parlors, which took place last Saturday evening, was an undoubted success. The initial attraction was a game in 500 points between Ben- jamin Saylor and J. F. B. McCleery. The reputation that these two players have earned by hotly contested matches, whenever they have met over the green cloth and ivories, at- tracted as large an audience as could possibly enterthe rooms. Saylor won the lead off and missed. In the 6th inning he scored 23, followed by a neat run on the rail which was sud- denly brought to a close by a miscue on the -43d carom. McCleery seemed to be laboring under great difficulty, the cushions on the new table appearing a little too lively for him who had become habituated with theslow "Monarch" and the consequence was that at each cushion carom his ball which would have the proper direction on a slower table would re- bound, after taking the cushion, with too much rapidity to be affected by the English, and a miss would follow. The 11th inning showed: Saylor 7S, McCleery 12. At this stage the latter by elegant play managed to get the balls on the long right rail, and the way his points rolled up made many be- lieve that his assertion, "If I e^er get them on the rail, the game will be mine," made before the game began, was about to come true. When the caller saug out 55, McCleery stopped to chalk up, at the same time offering to wager $25 to $20 on the result of the game. There were no takers and he con- tinued his play, but it was evident his interest was flagging. Four more counts were scored when he missed the second ob- ject ball by not giving enough force to his. In the 19th in- ning Saylor scored 47, and after McCleery's miss he followed up with a beautiful rail run almost making the circuit of the table and counting 109 points. No doubt his run would have been much higher had he paid less attention to the deafening cheers which accompanied the completion of his 100th point. From this on Saylor had it all his own way. McCleery did succeed in holding the rail once more, when he made 58 points and missed, leaving the balls in such good position that Saylor counted up 111 points more, and in the 40th in- ning completed his 500 points with an unBnished run of 74 points, McCleery having but 263. Winners' average 10 20-23. William Roach acted as referee. A word of praise should be said about the fancy shots with which Mr. McCleery entertained the large audience which assembled at the Saylor Parlors last Saturday. He was unus- ually successful, as the many rounds of applause he received will attest, and held the people there more than an hour, practically demonstrating the unlooked-for curves and angles a skillful player can command the ivories to take. W. B. F.Lowry, the ex-champion of the Pacific coast, has returned from a long trip through the country. He has been giving exhibitions in most of the small towns of the coast; his report of the billiardistic condition where he has been is "that things are booming." Inducements have been offered him to give entertainments in Santa Cruz, and it is probable he will depart for that place before long. The amateur billiard tournament, at Chico, proposed by Tom Foley, began last Monday with eight contestants. The first prize is $40 and an emblem suitably inscribed, the sec- ond $30, third $20, and the fourth $10. The game will con- sist of 150 points. The billiard rooms of the Palmer House, Chicago, recently refitted, are pronounced the handsomest hotel billiard rooms in the world. Mme. Adelina Patti has had a table placed in her apart- ments at the Palace, by the J. M. Brunswick A: Balke Co. The J. M. Brunswick & Balke Co. and the H. W. Collen- der Billiard Co. have been consolidated. Oakland Theater. THE DRAMA. The California Theater. During the week the Lights o' London, has been played in a very creditable manner by the regular company of the es- tablishment, and embellished with the original Union Square scenery. The play itself needs no comment from us, as its principal features, merits and demerits are familiar to our public. It is one of those stage productions in which we take but little pleasure, and with which we have but little sympathy. There is too much vice, suffering and folly in it to suit us, with too little intellectual power to suit a San Francisco audience. Still, it cannot be denied, it contains some fine dramatic scenes, which the company made the most of. Of the male characters Grismer as SethPreene, and Simms as Joseph Jarvis of the legitimate, were decidedly the best, and more than good all through. The best female character beyond question was Miss Barry's Hetty Preene. In the interview with her father after her fall, in which a sense of duty and the attractions of dress and jewelery inci- dent to a life of shame struggled for mastery, was a fine piece of acting, faithful in spirit and true in conception, though she was sometimes at fault in the tone and expression of voice. This young lady is certain to rise in her profession. Miss Phcehe Davies and Miss Fanny Young also acquitted themselves with ability, as usual. The gem of the perform- ance, however is little Minnie Tittle's Tim, a poor outcast waif of London. How this child only seven years old comes to have such a correct conception of the various characters she plays is something really wonderful, and can be ascribed only to real native genius. She was regularly applauded and called back to make her salutation to the audience. But this is generally the case whatever character she plays. Next week the attractions at this theater will be very great, and we expect to see crowded houses. Beginning on Monday night, for one week only, the Great European Specialty Company will appear. The performance of this troupe will be well worthy the patronage of San Francisco. The Vienna Garden. The audiences during the week have been very large and en- thusiastic. They were, however, nothing more than the ex- cellent performance merited, for it contained varieties enough to suit all classes and all tastes. The Marvels of Peru with Siegrist as Clown appear to grow in popularity, as their engagement continues. Courtwright and Hawkins, in their amusing specialties, comic sketches, songs, duets, dances and lectures, give universal satisfaction. Then last, though not least, is the elegant ballet of Mile. Rose, assisted by four young ladies of established reputation as danseuses. It is true the stage is not large enough to do full justice to their performance, but nevertheless it is evi- dent they are all artists of ability and thorough training. Altogether, Mr. Walters gives an excellent entertainment, and deserves his success. The attractions next week will be equally strong. The beautiful and touching Irish drama of My Geraldine has run to very good houses all the week, and will be con- tinued for one week more. The cast is very strong. Miss Charlotte Tittle is gaining golden opinions among the Oak- land people. Some ladies at the head of households object strongly to our suggestion that Mr. Bert should bring her to the California in order to give her better chances to improve herself by playing with artists of national reputation. Hav- ing had the good fortune to aid and advance her professional career, we are well pleased to hear these expressions of ap- probation, and are content for the present she should bide her time. It will most surely come. My Geraldine as pre- sented at Oakland is well worth seeing. BICYCLING. W. Snook, a prominent amateur bicycle rider of England, is on his way to this city where he purposes following his profession as a surveyor and architect. Mr. Snook has a great reputation for long distance riding, and will be a great acqui- sition for our local wheelmen. Anderson, the long distance rider, is in the city and will accept Prince's challenge for a seventy-two-hour race if the terms are made to suit him. His objection to the conditions published are not serious, and there is a prospect that the race will be made. John S. Prince has made a match with R. M. Burns for a twenty-mile race, to take place at the Oakland Trotting Park on Sunday the 30th inst. Prince to ride his bicycle and Mr. Burns to drive Jackson's roadster Ed. to harness. Stake $250 a side. The Capital Bicycle Club of. Washington have issued a gen- eral invitation to all wheelmen of the United States to visit them during their races which occur May 16th. Brown's Bronchial Troches will relieve bronchitis, asthma, catarrh, consumptive and throat diseases. They are used always with good success. Schaefer has arrived from Paris and expresses himself pleased with his trip. Maurice Daly is much better and will return home in a few days. Mambrino Trotting Stallion The Thoroughbred Stallion
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JOE HOOKER, BY MONDAY. First dam Mayflower, by imp. Eclipse. Second dam Henrtie Farrow, by imp. Shamrock. Third dam Ida, by imp. Belshazzar. Fourth dam Gamma's dam, by Sir Richard. Fifth dam, by imp. Eagle. Sixth dam Bet Bosley, by "Wilkes" "Wonder. Seventh dam, by Chanticleer. Eighth dam, by imp. Stirling. Ninth dim, by Clodius. Tenth dam, by imp. Silver Eye. Eleventh dam, by imp. Jolly Roger. Twelfth dam, by Partner. Thirteenth dam, by imp. Monkey. Fourteenth dam, imp. mare from the stud of Harrison of Brandon. TEEMS. $50 THE SEASON, TO A FEW MARES OF APPROVED breeding. Good pasturage for mares from a distance at 34 per month. Care will be taken to avoid accidents and escapes, but the owner must take the risks. My place, where Joe Hooker will make the coming season, is five miles from Sacramento, on the Freeport road. This young stallion has proved to be one of the most successful rac- ing sires, and every one of his colts that has been trained can run fast. £mong them are Fred Collier and Jim Renwick. For history of Joe Hooker see Bkeedeb and Sportsman January 20tb. 1883. THEO. WIMEKS. Sacramento, Cal. TROTTING STALLIONS. Standard Trotting1 Stallion BILLY HAYWARD, 489, At \'TT,F.S, Alameda Coonty. Terms StO.OO. Good pasturage 83.00. JAS. J. MARTIJi. Agent. The Almont Stallion ALTOONA, BY ALMONT; first dam Theresa B., by Prophet. Jr.; second dam Molly Floyd, by Mohawk: third dam, by Davy Crockett, a Cana- dian pacer; fourth dam Puss, a fine road mare imported from I prophet, Jr.. by Prophet, son of Hill's Vermont Black Hawk. Altoona was bred by Gen. W. T. Withers, of Fairlawn, is a dark bay, a little over fifteen and three-quarters bands, of high form and breed- He will make the season of 1884, ending July 1st, at the ALMONT STABLES, 135'J San PabloAvenue, Oakland. TerniH, $30 for the season, due on or before July 1st. For further inlormation apply to or address A. H. HE(OX, ALMONT STABLES, 1352 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland.

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