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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1909
Page
6
The Deweys top the five man class with a 931 high team score as Wheeler posts a city tournament record in the opening night at Marion club alleys. Fort Benjamin Harrison soldiers lead two man teams with 1105. Tonight’s schedule lists several five man and two man matches.
The ten round bantam title bid between Johnny Coulon and Earl Denning, both of Chicago, was halted in the third round by police in Gary. Promoter Green and all principals were arrested. Mayor Knott opposed the fight but promoters proceeded, leaving about 60 Chicago sports disappointed.
Police halted an eight round bout between Johnny Echnlt and Young McGovern at Eagles hall in Toledo after authorities refused private members only justification. Promoter John McCormick said he had word the event was private and would continue, but police ordered its immediate stoppage with possible arrests.
Company D Twenty second infantry Indiana National Guard held its annual company shooting match Monday night at the armory Thirteenth street and Ashland avenue.
Willer Huggins may become Brooklyn’s second baseman next season amid Dahlen’s talks with Red players. Cincinnati will not trade under any conditions, despite Griffith’s whispered plan to accept money for Huggins. Huggins seeks regular playing time after being replaced by Dick Egan last season. Rumors place Jimmy Sheckard as Phillies manager candidate, with Sherwood Magee as a possible purchase and Heine Zimmerman in Chicago deals. John Heydler’s salary as NL secretary treasurer reportedly rises to 7 000 a year.
In Terre Haute Indiana on December 21 family of wealthy farmer John Turner suspects robbery and homicide. Police hunt a young man who delivered Turner's horse and harness to a livery stable and left a buggy expected near Walnut Street. authorities dragged the river for evidence though the buggy was not in the water. Turner carried substantial money.
Newest and prettiest in Indianapolis claims top quality service. Located at 7 W Market Street the shop promises first class and sanitary standards throughout.
Boxing bouts at the Hippodrome in Milwaukee are staged as a test case to determine if current boxing practices violate state laws. Four bouts, two six round, one eight round, and a ten round final, with Harry Marsfield of Philadelphia headlining. Bob Moha Freddie Andrews and Eddie Greenwald reported in good shape.
The Dore Ogden garage building in Columbus Indiana was wrecked by an acetylene tank blast. Dore Ogden escaped injury while Jack Rush chief engineer at the waterworks and farmer Jesse Newsom were blown through the roof and left in critical condition. Rush is known for discovering Kid McCoy and for rejecting a training offer for Jim Jeffries against Jack Johnson.
The National Sporting Club of America at Harlem was closed by police. Promoter and referee Tom O Rourke and fighters Hal King and Red Lyons were arrested and held on 506 bail for arraignment today. Officials claim no tickets were sold and only members were present. This may test boxing law.
Knight and Thompson consider a rematch scenario in Hyland with Knight eager to box again in Kansas City if Thompson declines. Knight says he is prepared to stay in the city to pursue another bout and close the business.
Reading shows individual and team bowling scores from Marion Alleys with players Dewrys Spackes Fuehring Tucker Cottom Mullen Westcrtt Poenler Shufsiten Glick Wheeler Byers Newby Clements Remler Applegate Bebings er Byers Hacker Johnson Parsons etc totals and handicaps. Several events list two person and three game totals with overall pins and handicaps.
Morrie Ploom the Chicago lightweight returns from Memphis and South Omaha where he boxed well. His manager Joe Levy plans a strong push to pair him with rear-top class rivals. Levy targets bouts with McFarland Hyland Wolgast and others of that class.
Tommy Coleman of Philadelphia won an easy eight round decision at the Phoenix Athletic club in Memphis. Tommy Dixon of New York also won an easy decision over Silverburn of St. Louis, taking every round in clinches and exchanges.
In Danbury Connecticut last night a scheduled ten round match ended in the first round when Sailor Burke of Brooklyn floored Sailor Brown of New York with a decisive knockout.
Willie Hoppe yesterday announced his collaboration with Charles Tennes of Chicago to campaign for the world billiards championship. He aims to capture the 18.1 and 18.2 balk line crowns and also pursue the three cushion title.
Washington ball club plans for 1910 include no field captain, Jimmy McAleer stating captains are mainly experiment roles on the coaching lines. He asserts he will likely be the one to leave the field if necessary, preserving the team’s key players.
Notice that Edward H. Knight has duly qualified as administrator of the estate of George W. Kesier in Marion County Indiana. The estate is stated to be solvent.
Buick boosters return from Flint Michigan praising the plant size, efficiency, and future production. W C Durant asserts an auto output of one car per minute hinges on specialized skilled work and expanded facilities. The Indiana delegation toured the world class factory and heard promises of growth, while Indianapolis leaders joked about enabling a branch and wagon lights legislation.
The article questions why professional fighters like Bert Keyes and peers carry firearms in daily life. It cites Kid McCoy Jack Johnson Stanley Ketchel and Jeffries as examples, noting varied use from hunting to intimidation, and asks why a fearless fighter would need such weapons off the ring.
The article notes that ample rest boosts growth and athletic spring, citing jumper legends Ray Ewry Prinstein and others. It records practices like elevating feet resting and naps before events, including Prinstein before Athens and Duffy and Hillman resting before races.
The Peace Auto mobile company of Minneapolis placed an order for 3750 Euickh models, valued at over 1000 dollars, marking a likely record for automobile orders and spanning Ontario and London.
Milton Burns died during an appendicitis operation in Columbus Ind. and was buried yesterday. While his widow attended the funeral she lost 50 dollars she had received as a death benefit from the local Red Men tribe to which he belonged.
Young Saylor of Indianapolis via manager J W Kane offered to box Andy Bezenah for ten rounds in Indianapolis before a private club for a decision if Bezenah accepts. John Simcoe may act for Bezenah. The prior Bezenah Saylor bout was scrapped after Cincinnati club could not stage per agreement.
George Scoops Carey veteran first baseman is sold to Altoona in the Tri-State league, announced from Memyshis Tennessee on December 2.
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