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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1910
Page
6
In Pittsburg a Midlands era boxing card saw Walter Monahan barely survive six rounds with George Cotton as Jack Johnson, Monahan’s mentor, urged clinical clinches. Cotton taunted Johnson after gaining edge while Johnson defended Jeffries’ form amid lingering critiques.
Chicago reports say Cubs stars Overall and Brown may quit baseball to form an oil venture on the Pacific coast. Overall, a California native, owns an orange ranch. Brown may sell eastern interests to invest in California. Trade talk links Overall to a Pirates deal for Camnitz. Brown’s contract with Clance is noted.
William Edward Munk of Indianapolis was elected captain of Cornell’s 1911 football squad. The last year’s left tackle was also the lone Cornell player on the all-American team. A junior mechanical engineering student and Delta Kappa Epsilon brother, Munk will visit his father Herman Munk in Indianapolis after the season ends.
Special to The Sun from South Bend Ind reports Bert Annis seeks to sell the Grancé Rapids of the Central league to Dr. Hartley Parker of Chicago. A final decision was expected by Tuesday, but Annis has not received an answer yet. He expects closure within a few days.
Company A of Indianapolis defeated Company L at Lebanon last night in a shoot. Scores not provided.
Albany report says Bant Dorsey of Albany knocked out Yankee Swartz of Philadelphia in 25 seconds of the first round in a ten round bout Tuesday night.
Portland Dec 21 Fielder Jones former leader of the World Champion Chicago White Sox of 1906 has been offered the position of professional coach for the Harvard university baseball team next spring.
In Tuesday games of the M. T. H. S. Manual basketball league the Purples edged the Blues 10 to 9. The Browns routed the Greens 21 to 4 and the Blacks defeated the Reds 18 to 6.
In St Joseph Missouri on December 21 Jake Barada of South St Joseph wins by decision after fifteen rounds of hard punching against Tommy McFarland. The bout showcased durable endurance and a clear edge for Barada.
The city bowling tournament at Marion club opened with Charley Field delivering welcome remarks as Y M C A led five man teams scoring 2708. McCabes No 2 was second with 2766 in the first night standings and Hacker Barry led two man teams with 1109 while Soltan topped individuals with 655. The Wednesday schedule lists teams and players for five man and two man events.
In Pittsburg on December 21, Brooks Buffington, a local building superintendent, shot insurance solicitor R. J. Mitchell dead in the St. Charles hotel barroom after a dispute over Jack Johnson supporting a white fighter. Buffington was captured within half an hour while attempting to flee, identified by six witnesses.
Wabash College basketball practice is halted until after winter vacation. Players are to return early and the team will be picked after the new term starts. The revised schedule includes games against Michigan Aggies in Crawfordsville, Notre Dame in South Bend and Crawfordsville, Butler in Crawfordsville and Indianapolis, DePauw in Greencastle and Crawfordsville, Rose Poly in Crawfordsville, Earlham in Richmond.
Pitcher Fred Beebe, who was involved in the Cincinnati Philadelphia trade, has signed a contract with the Phillies in Philadelphia. The deal confirms his move to the local club for the next season.
Philadelphia officials announce a forthcoming code of rules to govern boxing contests in the city after the death of Charles Imhof known as Kid Gardner following a bout at the Nonpareil Athletic Club. Coroner Ford exonerates Johnny Kain and club officials while Director of Public Safety Clay signals sweeping reforms.
Pittsburg Pa December 21 Percy Smallwood hailed as indoor season sensation after edging Henry St Yves the Frenchman in a twelve mile race at Duquesne garden Tuesday night Will Stanley dropped after leading first three miles Tough Bruce finished third just behind St Yves who produced a final sprint at the tape
In a lively twelve round bout at Armory A A Boston Manges Hugh Kelly of Chicago Italian middleweight defeated Frank Klaus of Pittsburgh. The match, praised by boxing fans as among the best of the year, opened with Kelly dominating early rounds and Klaus rallying from the fifth to eleventh before Kelly pressed the attack in the twelfth. No knockdowns occurred.
Levi Turner a famed harness racing driver and manager at White River Stock Farm in Muncie lost two fingers from his right hand when his hand was caught in a corn shredder while demonstrating the machine to a farm employee. He says the injury will not prevent him from driving next year.
Paddy Livingston, new homeowner at 1970 West Forty-fourth Street, recalls his Kent roots and early clubs as he relaxes in a chair gifted by Wheeling fans. He earned 2062 from the Athletics for the World Series and collects trophies from a storied catching career with Kent, Baehrs, and Athleticos. He praises Connie Mack as a gentleman and hopes for more success with baseball in coming years.
Freddy Welsh defeats Jem Driscoll in a twenty round fight in London. Driscoll struggles after a tenth round standstill and repeatedly fouls Welsh with butts to the face prompting the referee to stop the bout and award victory to Welsh. Welsh rises to the front rank of English lightweights while Driscoll’s spirit is crushed.
Senator Joseph Bailey of Texas agrees to a deal with A C Danforth Son for the 7 year old trotting stallion Ed Custer 2 10 sire of ten 2 year olds in the list this year If closed Bailey will send Ed Custer to Fairland farm to replace Prodigal now 24 years old at Fairland farm in Lexington Kentucky on December 21.
In Greencastle Indiana on Saturday December 21 DePauw staged its season opening cross country race with twenty six runners on a two and one half mile city street course Most university men except the D squad were eligible and many strong entrants participated.
Carl Morris wins by knockout in the third round at Sapulpa Oklahoma over former heavyweight champ Marvin Hart. The result positions Morris as a rising force and a potential thorn in Jack Johnson's side.
The Federation of American Motorcyclists will discuss jurisdiction over motorcycle paced racing during a January 16 to 21 show at Madison Square Garden New York led by Fred I Willis of Indianapolis. The issue centers on FAM jurisdiction versus NCAs bicycle racing rules amid competing shows in New York Chicago Milwaukee Newark Peoria Buffalo and Detroit this winter.
Lightweight champion Ad Wolgast rejects shorter bouts and demands a 45 round title fight to finish, weight at 133 pounds ringside, and at least 12500 for his share within ninety days of Moran’s challenge. Moran plans a May bout with a 12500 guarantee.
President Herrmann said the umpire selection should be controlled entirely by the league president. He opposed involvement by club presidents and rejected reports that presidents could force an umpire’s removal. He warned against friction between umpires and presidents.
Jim Barry and Tony Ross train in Memphis after being barred from New Orleans where they were to fight twenty rounds. They prepare for an eight round bout before a local athletic club Monday night.
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