Salt Lake Telegram | 1934-02-17 | Page 10 | Hoppe Impressive in Billiard Duel

Hoppe Impressive In Iii Billiard Duel NEW YORK Feb 17 A Hoppe who came to the big town nearly 40 years ago to astonish the cue masters had the leaders in the worlds world's three-cushion three championship wondering today if the former king of ot the players has returned to his old time form After five games game of which he be had won four with only mediocre play play- the year old former boy wonder won won- wonder der holder at one time or another of every billiard title except the three- three cushion crown cut loose last night with en na exhibition of that carried him to victory over 71 year old Alfredo de Oro In 28 innings and 41 minutes The score was 50 to 13 The game was the fastest in the current tournament nt b beating by six innings the previous best game turned in by youthful J. J N. N Boozman Booze Booze- man Jr of Gal Iwho who is leadIng leading lead lead- ing the field with six straight victories vie vIc vic vic- tories