Boxing fans expect Saylor Murphy bout in Logansport
Indianapolis boxing fans will attend the Saylor Murphy bout at Logansport Monday afternoon. A special train leaves Logansport at 12 30 and arrives in Indiana at 9 30. Round trip fare is 2 20. The card slate includes Lee Patterson versus Kid Brown in an eight round bout and two preliminary scrapes plus a battle royal.
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Saylor-Murphy
Logansport
India
Indiana
Murphy
Jerry
Saylor
Lee Patterson
Indianics
Kid Brown
Fortville
Pal Gore Adopted by De Forest in Philadelphia
Philadelphia December report confirms Pal Gore, a rising boxing star, has been legally adopted by his manager Jimmy De Forest. De Forest, who invested to launch Gore, now guards his protege from rival managers attempting control. Gore rose from obscurity to stardom, prompting managers to fear losing him to outside handlers.
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Jimmy
de Forest
Arkansas Coach Hugo Bezdek Re-signs as Physical Director
Hugo Bezdek, former Chicago star and longtime Arkansas coach, announced he has not signed with Michigan State College for 1911 and will return to Arkansas as physical director and faculty member.
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New York Americans to Train in Athens in March
It was announced in Athens that the New York Americans will spend March here training for next season. The team had planned to go to Philadelphia but will instead come to Athens for the stint.
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New York Americans
Felcbmona
Gridiron Debate Mirrors Indiana College Safety Concerns
Indiana college faculty consider replacing American football with rugby arguing the English game offers similar sport without extra danger. Butler, Indiana, Rose, Hanover, Purdue, Notre Dame, Wabash and Franklin participate in a committee action led by Earlham President R. E. Kelly. The Indiana high school body mandates physical exams and physician certificates for football players. Barney Oldfield faces a one year suspension from the American Automobile Association. his racing cars are disqualified and managers doubt the appeal will overturn the ruling.
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R. E. Kelly
Earlham
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R. B. Moore
Barney Oldfield
American Automobile Association
Oldfield
America
Contest Board
Contest
Willys-Overland VP Reveals New York Show Plans
Will H. Brown vice president of Willys-Overland announces extensive plans to entertain Overland agents at the New York show starting January. Headquarters will be at the Prince George hotel and every detail will be arranged to ensure amusement comfort and benefit for visitors. Brown will attend the show and expects a large gasoline gathering.
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Willys-Overland Company
Overland
New York
Prince George Hotel
Mr. Brown
Warren Victorious In Billiards Showdown at Board Parlor
Clarence Warren defeated Wynn Nusbaum 175 to 164 in a billiards match at the Board of Trade parlors yesterday. Warren took early lead and held off Nusbaum in a tight contest to secure the win.
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Wynn Nusbaum
Loving Cup Replaces Pennant as Park Trophy
Springfield reports no flag raising next season after Kinsella’s team won the pennant. President Terney of the league chooses a silver loving cup as a more substantial trophy. The cup stands twelve inches high in gold and ebony and arrived from Chicago Saturday.
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Three-S Park
Tha Kinsella
Warriors
Terney
Chicago
Motor Chronology for the Season of 1910
Chronology of 1910 motor shows, races, records, and notable deaths. From December 31 to November events, including Oldfield records, Pierce-Arrow founder death, Jeffery’s death, various speedway meetings, reliability runs, and the American Automobile Association annual meeting with officer elections.
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American Automobile Association
New City Bowling Record at Marion Club Tournament
In the Marion club city bowling tournament a new single game record was set by Filille with 686 total pins on a 74 handicap, surpassing 1907's 676. Teams Splits and Crescents led in two and five man events, with notable scores from Bristol, Wiene, and the Taylor-Seldensticker pair. The league pauses for Christmas, resuming Monday for the second week of play.
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UL. Fiille
Jesse Pritchett
Fillle
Filille
Bristol
Harry Wiene
Washingtons
Roberts Parks
A. Taylor-Seldensticker
Kemper
Kunkle
Racing King of Speedway
Ray Harroun earns the crown of speedway king for his long distance victories and four track records. He campaigned Marmon cars in Los Angeles Indianapolis and Atlanta, leading with thirteen starts in LA five wins and multiple places, twenty four trips to Indianapolis with eight thirds, and Atlanta with four wins and four seconds in eleven starts. Johnny Aitken trails as rival with thirty five Indianapolis starts yielding nine wins and five seconds, plus six Atlanta starts with two wins and two thirds. Harroun’s retirement ends his era.
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King of the Speedway
Ray Harroun
Harroun
Los Angeles
Indianapolis
Atlanta
Johnny Aitken
Hoosier Track
Aitken
Kincade
Umpire Owens hailed as hero in Kansas City scare
Clarence E. Owens an American association umpire rushed to Agnes avenue when a woman screamed for help. He alerted police after attempts to force a door failed and a spanking victim was heard inside. Patrolmen found F R Shoemaker abusing his wife. he paid a $100 fine in municipal court.
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Halstead
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Baseball League Trade Shifts Players Between Clubs
Dayton Central league manager Knoll trades pitcher Clyde to Augusta for infielder Rhetan. Infielder Benson signs from the south. James Casey to cover third base for Ft. Wayne, moving McDermott to the outfield.
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Ind
Knoll
Clyde
Augusta
Rhetan
Benson
James Casey
Ft. Wayne
McDermott
Barry Refuses Offer to Fight Bandy Ferguson
Memphis Tenn December 24 Jimmy Barry has refused terms offered him to fight Bandy Ferguson in Boston on January 3.
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Auto Show to Be Gorgeous at Madison Square Garden
New York reports the annual automobile show at Madison Square Garden will run January 7 to 21 for the first time as a two week exhibition. Preparations feature an elaborate artistic interior transformation with over 845000 dollars spent on the setting, promising scenery worthy of a long trip to see beyond the cars.
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Madison Square Garden
Europe
America
Carr Buys Swann From Kansas City Blues Pitcher
Charles Carr purchased K Swann known as Ducky a southpaw pitcher last remaining from the 1906 Kansas City Blues squad. Swann was sold by Manager Shay to the Utica club of the New York State league. Swann joins Utica as noted in the December report from Kansas City.
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K. Swann
Ducky
Kansas City Blues
Shay
Utica
Charles Carr
Forsythe Signs with National League Club
New York officials received the signed contract of outfielder Forsythe drafted from Pekin, Illinois, in the Iowa-Missouri league. He led the league with a .386 batting average last season.
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Forsythe
Pekin
Thornton Wins Indiana Amateur Billiard Title
Ross Thornton of Terre Haute defeated Clare H. Bemis of Indianapolis 404 to 347 in the final game of a three game series to claim the Indiana amateur billiard championship.
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Ind
Ross Thornton
Clare H. Bemis
Indianapolis
Indiana
Knockout Brown Balances Fame and Family Duties
Knockout Brown is described as a devoted son who helps at home between fights. His mother says he washes dishes, contributes all his earnings, and sends money home, including 96,000 in a year. He remains a top lightweight fighter and stays with his mother when not in the ring.
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KnockOut Brown
Club to Send Contracts to 35 Players in Indianapolis
President Watkins of the Indianapolis club plans to mail contracts to thirty five reserve players after January first with a few already signing such as Howley and Schlitzer. Josh Devore of Terre Haute is praised for loyalty turning down indoor baseball offers to stay with his team.
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Indianapolis
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Schlitzer
Josh Devore
Terre Haute
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Matty Mathewson
Fred Merkle
Larry Doyle
New York
Buffalo
McGraw
Devore
Wagner
Magee
Cobb
Bajoie
Snodgrass
Bush
Grown
Mathewson
Ford
Tommy Leach
Murray
Doyle
Burnett
Ind
Guy Sample
Guy
Sample
Mugsy
Wabash Will Have Team Next Season
Crawfordsville Ind Dec 27 Trustees at Wabash College meeting took no action on football future though many expected abolition after Ralph L Wilson halfback was killed in the St Louis game Oct 22 Preparations for next year are under way M E Elliott of Sheridan Ind was elected captain after two seasons on the squad playing guard last year and end as a freshman
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Ind
Wabash College
Ralph L. Wilson
St. Louis University
Mound City
Wilson
M. E. Elliott
Sheridan
Chicago Council Boosts 3rd League
The Chicago city council passed a building ordinance amendment to aid small baseball parks aiming to support semi professional play. The measure imposes strict rules that make entry costly for the anticipated third league, surprising aldermen on the building commission who did not foresee backing national and organized baseball.
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National Commission
Gov Harmon Witnesses Columbus Wrestling Match
Jim Ashdell of Columbus defeated Yankee Rogers of New York in a wrestling bout witnessed by Gov. Harmon in Columbus. After one hour and five minutes Rogers was ruled to have committed a foul and Ashdell claimed one fall. Rogers refused to continue.
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Columbus
Yankee Rogers
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Gov. Harmon
Rogers
Ashbell
Harvard All Star Schedule Changed to Nashville and Louisiana
The St. Louis booking for December 28 was abandoned. Harvard will play the All-Southern team in Nashville on December 29 and finish with Louisiana on December 31, per telegram from captain Hamilton Fish Jr.
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Tenn
St. Louis
Harvard
Hamilton Fish Jr
Nashville
Louisanna
Jack Rowan Weds in Dayton
Jack Rowan, a retired veteran and prospective Quaker, signs a life contract with Fern Allqp a Dayton girl who lives with her parents on Olive Street. The ceremony noted the couple’s plans and Rowan’s transition to a new faith.
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Dayton
Jack Rowan
Fern Allqp
Harroun Dominates New Auto Speed Records in 1910
Local track statistics show Harroun leading with nine records, Oldfield six, and Dawson seven as 1910 railroads through speedways. The Benz driven mile record stands at 35.00 seconds in Indianapolis, with Cheyenne’s half mile at 17. The Marmon, Buick, Fiat, and other makers share top marks across twenty-three long-distance races.
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Ago
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Fitzgerald Defeats Grim in Three Rounds in Philadelphia
Tack Fitzgerald victory over Italian champion Joe Grim at the Gayety theater ends early as referee stops mid match after Fitzgerald overwhelms Grim. Earlier, Barney Williams defeats Tommy Coleman in six fast rounds at Nonpareil athletic club with Williams delivering a knockdown in Round four.
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Tommy Coleman
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Pitchers Grow Stronger As Batting Weakens Since 1872
A baseball statistician notes that since 1872 about 1,000 batsmen faced major league pitchers and only 450 hit .300 or better. He observes pitcher effectiveness rose with NL founding in 1876 and rule changes reducing hits, while payrolls and rosters expanded, signaling pitchers’ growing dominance.
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