BILLIARDS

Evening Star, Issue 15480, 30 April 1914, Page 3

BILLIARDS

INDIAN'S BRILLIANT VICTORY. ' The signal <2*fa*t of ex-champion W. '3. Stevenson by M. Inman, the English champion, gives the latter signal honors (says a Sydney critic). In the first plac* he risked much in meeting Stevenson immediately after the championship, for had the latter won. the value nf the recently-won honors would have deteriorated considerably. As the result of his most recent victory Inman ran now justly claim to be the best player in England without the objection being raised that he had not met the only man who was likely to defeat Mm. Like Reese, Stevenson failed to fight oijt a resolute finish when Inman ranged up alongside him. and again proved •hat he is not made of the same fightpp. material as the champion. *. In a few weeks the inter-institute Milliards and snooker championships ■rill commence, and he continued through the winter months (says a Svdney exchange). The coming season promises to be busy, as in addition to the professional games and hundreds of tournaments, the Australasian amateur championship will be played in Svdney. The present holder is Mr G. B. Shailer, the world's amateur record break holder. , , Commenting on Neivmans advance, t Home critic boldly argues that the a'ew star is the equal of the reigning favorites, giving as a reason that there !s a great gap in having to score 7,000 jmd 9.000 in a week's play. "The difference." savs the writer, "is represented by 166 points per session, which means considerably more work. Newman will receive a set-back before reaching the zenith of his powers. It has come to the majoritv of players, and has the effect of shaking their confidence. The famous W. Mitchell defeated Stevenson in a hard game at the Argyll Hall many years ago, and it had its effect on Stevenson for some time. However, it did not prevent him becoming champion later on, and should such a fate overtake Newman his admirers need not be disturbed. The que«=t for the Inchest billiard honors is Invariablv attended by much labor and occasional disappointments, but the man of abilitv. provided he is of the right mould, achieves his end. Newman is travelling the right road so far, with full trust in bis power and ability. His contract with John Roberts will expire fii Januarv next: whether it will be renewed has not been settled. _ In the routh's interest, however, his wellrislwrs trust that it will be renewed.