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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1908
Page
14
Wrestlers will meet at the Coliseum in Chicago on January 4 with a purse of 1000 dollars, of which 700 dollars goes to the winner. The bout pairs Olson against Beelliefy again after a prior match and Dan M'Brien is noted in the context of the purse.
Charles Olson of Indianapolis and Fred Beell of Wisconsin signed to meet at catchweights about 180 and 170 pounds respectively at the Coliseum in Chicago on January 4 promoted by Jack Curley. Olson defeated Dan McBride last night, aiming to prove he can beat Americus or Mahmout, while Beell shows form in recent matches. The winner may face Americus Mahmout next, with Papke-Kelly rematch discussions ongoing and gate receipts rumored above $8,000.
The Anonyms swept five of six games in the Independent league led by Johnson who posted a high individual score of 244 in the second division. The Manhattans strengthened their edge by taking the E. F. M.'s for four games, while the Carriers beat the Centrals and the Shermans defeated the Federals.
Cincinnati report notes Ambrose Puttmann seeks clarification from President Joe O Brien about two additional victories not counted in season totals. Puttmann, credited with 26 wins, shows 28 in his records and limited losses at 12. Promotion for Kirklir's Santa Claus costumes at 245 North Delaware Street.
Rube Waddell, St. Louis Browns star pitcher, fell downstairs at a Sparta hotel and fractured two ribs. He had been staying in the area for hunting and fishing after the season and worked as a hotel clerk during barnstorming.
Rushville Indiana December 17 Dick Wilson has signed to train and drive two sensational horses Hedgewood Boy and Lady Maude next season. He will receive them in two weeks at his winter quarters. Owner J C Crabtree refuses 40000 for Hedgewood Boy, preferring not to sell. A short local season will precede training to fulfill mare shipment contracts.
A racing card lists Curley selections at Garland track with six races and a most probable winner Jeannet d Arc. It also lists Los Angeles track races with six entries and Fleming as the most probable winner in the final race.
Jem Driscoll the English featherweight champion defeated Grover Hayes in a return bout at the National A C Philadelphia before a $3,200 crowd. Hayes showed improved defense but remained overmatched, fearing Driscoll and largely protecting himself through the six rounds.
Terre Haute reports four major league clubs set for April exhibitions with the Tots as heat for spring training. Comiskey confirms the White Sox will visit but dates remain unsettled. Philadelphia Athletics April 4, Cubs April 7, Brooklyn April 11. Big gate receipts boost Terre Haute's standing with managers.
Frank Donahue, recently purchased from the Boston Americans by Claude Varnell of Fort Wayne, declines to play there. The assertion is not taken seriously as Donahue previously joined under manager Jack Hendricks and is the brother of Jiggs Donahue of the Chicago White Sox.
Carlisle Pa December 17 Little Boy who was recently elected captain of the Carlisle Indian football team has been declared ineligible. An investigation showed he played football before joining the Carlisle team which he has played for since 1906.
Charles Heinie Berger and his sister Clara will travel to Sioux City Indiana this Friday to visit their father Charles Berger for four weeks. After returning Heinie joins the Cleveland ball team in New Orleans for spring training with other players.
The Boys' Club basketball team defeated the Tigers last night by 50 to 10. The match highlighted Benton of the Tigers as a notable player, marking the Tigers final team effort.
The Gem Laundry offers family washings rough dry by the pound with all flat pieces ironed. Phones 1671.
Clark Griffith, former manager of the New York club in the American League, has signed a contract to manage the Cincinnati Reds. He moves from the New York organization to lead the Reds and oversee the 1911 season.
A. A. Grant of Defiance Ohio, after six years managing South Bend Central League club, returned to South Bend to try again at landing Grand Rapids baseball franchise. He previously offered 310,000 to buy the Grand Rapids club, but the price proved too high.
Butler college and Marion club basketball teams meet in a practice game at the Marion club gym tonight. The matchup tests both squads as they prepare for upcoming schedules and showcases.
The Directors won straight games against the Shorts in the Elks' league last night and posted a high team score of 967. Mueller of the Directors took top individual honors with a 22.
Walter Camp Yale football authority presents All American selections in Colliers Weekly listing First Second and Third elevens. Players span Harvard Yale Dartmouth Syracuse Princeton Chicago Wisconsin West Point and others with notable names like Mayhew Brown Page Draper Thorpe Carlisle and Northcroft among the varied rosters.
Boston December 18. Manager Joe Kelley was released outright by President Dovey of the Boston National Baseball Club. Kelley will place his contract matter with an attorney to pursue legal action, accusing President Pulliam of dodging the issue and indicating the two year deal personally formulated a year ago may be challenged before the national commission.
Los Angeles officials report a group of prominent businessmen will meet to organize a southern California antirace track gambling league. Committees will be appointed to study methods to end gambling at the tracks and curb the gambling evil.
A mother asks if a boy shared five caramels with his sister and learns he ate one before dividing. Dicky admits the split would be uneven, illustrating a simple moral about fairness and self interest in a light Literary Digest anecdote.
Henry B Crawford, a New York actor, asks for an annulment from Cora E Douglass claiming they wed in 1894 when he was 20 after a hotel ball in Cleveland. She presented a marriage certificate and claimed him as husband. He denies. Justice Blackmar of Brooklyn Supreme Court refused the petition for lack of evidence.
Minneapolis veteran Le vi Merick Stewart known as Elder Stewart, a millionaire bachelor, marks his 81st birthday reflecting on offers of marriage. He says he has received more than a hundred proposals but never married, fearing some suitors sought fortune more than him. He recalls schooling and his Calvinist father, plans to honor the day by a productive effort and expects many more birthdays.
Freddie Welsh, the English lightweight champion, is courted by Wales and offered a purse of thousands for a March bout against the Britt-Summers winner. He plans long distance talks to secure expense money while appearing in a Los Angeles gym exhibition for Corbett and Naughton. Welsh is hailed as a leading world title candidate.
Chicago December 17 Walter Steffen the Maroon quarterback received an offer from the University of Texas to serve as athletics director He has not yet decided to accept the position and remains with Texas as his choice.
In San Francisco on December 17, Eddie Smith was chosen to referee the Langford Flynn fight planned for next Monday evening. Sam Langford and Jim Flynn managers Joe Woodman Tim McGrath and Billy Roche attended the conference. Langford nears peak condition while Flynn eases into the final week, focusing on wind and reading.
Tommy O'Keefe defeated Joe Hirst in eight rounds at the Olympic Athletic Club in North Essington Pa, before about 1000 spectators last night, marking a decisive boxing victory in Philadelphia.
In Chicago on December 17 Fred Conklin, former Amateur Billiard Champion, defeated Calvin Demarest the current amateur champion who recently turned pro, in the first of a six game handicap contest by a score of 350 to 414.
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