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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1910
Page
6
English boxing stirs with Tom Thomas holder of the Lord Lonsdale belt and Steve Ketchel poised for a decisive London bout to settle the true middleweight claim, as fans await a possible Langford exclusion and reports from fighters like Moran praise Thomas’s grit.
New York reports the tenth National Auto Show prepared by the Association of Licensed Automobile Manufacturers will open tomorrow at Madison Square Garden. W W Knowles leads decorating with work continuing to install exhibits tonight. the garden is open noon to 6 pm today for setup.
Earl Weybright former Indiana university distance star died at his Bloomington home from typhoid fever. The illness had troubled the athlete since early fall but only recently became serious.
Sai estate is asserted to be solvent and Rank R Buck of Marion county Indiana has filed as administrator of the estate of John F Richards deceased. No 9422.
Charley Jones will not manage the Denver Western league team this year and will move to St Paul of the American association. Bloomington transfers Edward Clark to Burlington for the coming season. Detroit hears Jennings may trade catchers Schmidt and Strange for Nick Clarke. Fred Lake plans Tin Can members for Beaumont and Thomas and seeks Bob Ganley from Kansas City. Elberfeld may join McAleer’s plan with a large down payment. Bresnahan’s key recruits include Magee Geyer and Bell. Barbeau vs Mowrey for third base, Cardinals outfield Ellis O Hara Evans. Delehanty slated for minor league work. Dreyfuss wants Red White from Boston Doves. O Connor to Reese for arm check. Gibson’s running mate worn by two thirds of a game. McGinney, Toronto ace and former Cardinal, is near retirement. Cubs lacked a .300 hitter last season. Artie Hofman led at .X. Four former NL batters ended under .200: Tenny Lovett Howard and Delehanty.
An auto racing expert notes high accident insurance costs for racers. at Brighton Beach 24 hour race the rate hit 120 dollars per 1000 odds, far above standard yearly premiums. Five competitors were injured and one hospitalized, underscoring the sport’s peril.
Col Frank H Johnson, on Gov Gilletts staff, bought a Curtiss biplane for pleasure use in Los Angeles and insurers canceled 84000 dollars of his life policies. The aviators meet faces no legal hurdles with Wright brothers. Paulhan and Curtiss expected to fly. Wilbur Wright asked for a license covering all machines under Wright patents.
In the Business Bowling league the Y M C A beat the Laycocks three games to none. Lillys defeated New York States, and Post Office won three from the Blacks. Y M C A led team scores with 765, Laycocks second at 754. Stockman of the Lillys top individuals with 190, Barker of Post Office next with 190.
Cullen Thomas, a key contributor last year for Butler basketball, will likely not play this season due to heavy class work. His announcement was a shock to local collegians who trusted his scoring and defensive impact.
Seasonal offer promises salt or overcoat to order for 1276 with perfect fit guaranteed or money refunded. Displayed by J Singer & Sons located at 48 W Washington.
Ad Wolgast will be paid 4500 dollars for the Nelson bout including training and travel expenses. Sid Hesternies had pressed for the fight for some time and Nelson agreed to a 12000 dollar offer win lose or draw. The fight is scheduled for February 22 in San Francisco.
W McK White, long associated with Grand Central Palace show and Philadelphia auto press, will join Premier Motor Manufacturing of Indianapolis on February 1. He will work with President H O Smith in advertising and sales, bringing six years in the auto trade and earlier roles with Cadillac Thomas cars and the Automobile and Philadelphia Press. White is a University of Pennsylvania graduate.
Jimmy Cooley and Jack Dillon are signed for an eight round bout at the Mitchell club in this city on January 8. Cooley aims to outperform their previous match to impress his friends with a stronger scrap.
Joy Miller the Detroit football star who was ruled ineligible for the 1909 Michigan team has been cited to appear before the faculty today. The item notes a remnant sale advertisement from 8. J. Singer & Sons offering overcoats made to measure at 12.75 with former values 18 to 25.
Notable college basketball update reports Bob Vance leaving Notre Dame to join Uniontown Central League squad. Vaughan, last season’s star center, cannot join due to a knee injury from football.
This afternoon and tonight at the Board of Trade billiard parlors Sanda and Thompson meet in a matinee contest and Nusbaum and Swank play in the evening. All wool suits overcoats made to order from remnants priced at 12.7 dollars. S. J. Singer & Sons, 8 W. Washington Ave.
Advertisement notes a new Bates Hotel and barber shop at 7 W Market Street in Indianapolis claiming first-class service and sanitary conditions and describing the establishment as the newest and prettiest in town.
New York reports Manager Stallings of the Highlanders has chosen a preseason squad of about 30 players after trimming rosters at Haddock Georgia. Training at Athens Georgia in spring will feature several dozen pitchers, with initial names including Manning Brockett Quina Doyle Hughes Warhop Vaughn Prail Ford Fisher and Carroll.
Princeton New Jersey January 1 Capt Ed die Hart of the Tiger football squad will play next season despite reports he would retire due to injuries. He will assist coach W W Roper who has been ratified as next year's coach. Roper’s reappointment is popular and there is a move to make him supervisor of all athletics.
The annual Buick Motor Company opening will be held today and tomorrow from 3 to 6 PM and from 7 to 9 PM at 130 132 E New York Street. All Buick roadsters and touring cars will be on display and everyone is invited.
Lightweight boxer Jerry Murphy leaves in a day or two for the south where he expects to fight several bouts this winter.
William Ducky Holmes of Sioux City and former Western league manager accepted the Toledo club presidency. The appointment follows his acceptance as manager for the Toledo team for next season in the American Association.
Chicago Jan 7 H J Handy of the Illinois Athletic Club swimming team set a new world mark in practice at the club pool clocking 1 16 for 106 yards back stroke beating the old record of 1 52 5.
In the afternoon games the Juniors defeated the Sophomores 11 to 6 and the Seniors defeated the Freshmen 12 to 1 in the Manual Training High School league.
Billy Schober will wrestle Greek wrestler George Cutlanos in the hall next Thursday night. The bout will be catch-as-catch-can style.
Ross Thornton defeated Bemisa to win the city championship in balkline billiards at 143 form in the Board of Trade billiard tournament.
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