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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1909
Page
6
The Rose Poly basketball team defeated DePauw 49 to 25 on the Y M C A floor last night. The report lists Arthur Johnson as a notable figure and references other unrelated editorial notes about drying garments using old newspapers.
A fitness expert asserts Jeffries, though retired, is not a wreck but fat with vitality. He believes three months of training could enable Jeffries to easily whip Johnson, who beat Tommy Burns in Sydney recently. The expert says Johnson is master to Jeffries, who knows it.
The Anonyms of the Independent Bowling league posted the high team score last night with 932, while the Sher mans followed at 887. Rickenbach led with 219, Johnson added 207, and the Sher mans won four games from the Anonyms as battles tight in the league. The Manhattans tied Centrals, the Deweys beat the E F M s, and the Federals won five from the Carriers in a slow six-game set.
In Columbus last night Jack Morgan defeated Billy Griffith on a judges decision by Referee Bierhalter as police watched. The crowd saw a cautious bout with limited action and Morgan led 2–1 in the best-of-three series after winning the sixth round. Kid Lee beat Jim Daley in the semi windup and Kid Trott stopped Young Ross early in their featherweight bout.
In Marion County Probate Court this December term 1908 notice is given that William A. Alisch as administrator has filed his final account and vouchers for the estate of Frederick Alisch deceased. The hearing to approve the account is set for January 23, 1909. Heirs creditors and legatees must appear and show cause. Heirs must prove their heirship.
Johnson and Langford, two top heavyweight contenders, will meet for the world title before the National Sporting Club of London on May 24, Queen Victoria's birthday. Bettinson confirms Johnson's signing from Australia and efforts to secure Langford, while American promoters may threaten the purse. Experts expect a true world championship clash, potentially bigger than the Burns bout.
Billy Papke ex middleweight champion will fight Jim Flynn in a 10 round bout before the Pacific Athletic club in Los Angeles on March 17. Papke telegraphed promoter from Hot Springs Ark accepting the date and says he is his own manager and will handle his own business temporarily.
Los Angeles report states Packey McFarland remains a clear betting favorite against Fighting Dick Hyland, posted at odds of 2 to 1 as the bout approaches.
The Giants captain will visit Indianapolis the week of Feb 1 and train in a local gym to stay sharp for next season. He requests pitchers who can spare time during his engagement and may use a YMCA facility while in town. Donlin cannot join the team south due to his $1500 weekly earnings and a hotel dining room training camp, as granted by McGraw.
St Paul manager Kelley announced signings of outfielder John Hoey from Boston Americans and catcher Ed Carisch from Pittsburgh. Minneapolis bought first baseman Warren Gill from Pittsburgh. Bill Clarke, ex Baltimore and Toledo player, sold to Omaha in Western league.
President George B. Dovey and Joe Kelley have reconciled their business tangle. Both men are satisfied, leaving the Boston National club in a stronger position after the decision that Kelley would not manage the Doves this season.
The Manual Training team defeated Winona Technical Institute five to four last night in a local independent basketball game. Oyster Frank offered oysters at 113 N. Alabama St., Bliss Native Herbs listed at 26 Wn. Washington Street, and Kinklin's Rent Costumes and Wigs at 26 N. Delaware Street.
Shelbyville faces Battery A in a key Thursday night matchup at Curtis Armory corner Sixteenth and Senate. The Shelbyville five are among the strongest in the state, while Indianapolis Senators meet the Blakers in a likely big curtain-raiser. An exhibition wrestling match between halves features Corn and Stiewbrow, both Battery A wrestlers.
Jack Cullen defeated Dick Gilbert by foul in the tenth round of the main event in Louisville Kentucky. Cullen had been down twice and Gilbert hit him while on the floor prompting referee Geary to declare Cullen the winner. Up to the foul the bout was even with Cullen landing cleaner blows and Gilbert the aggressor using rough tactics.
Bloomington Ind Jan 14 Purdue will not meet Indiana this year in an indoor meet due to no available training facility for the gold and black athletes.
The Boys' club basketball team routed Independent Turners by 59 to 9 at the club gym. Strong scoring by the Boys' Club highlighted by fast breaks and tight defense.
In Los Angeles on January 14 Jim Jeffries, after a workout by William Buckner known as St. Louis Buck, praised the heavyweight as a magnificent physical specimen. Buckner, previously tied to Major Taylor and the Chicago White Sox, initially favored Jack Johnson but shifted to Jeffries after the session.
The Cleveland Naps announce a large squad will travel by train to Mobile and New Orleans for spring training. Jim McGuire will guide pitchers and catchers departing February 27, with McGuire Bemis Nig Clarke Land Easterly along for catchers. The roster includes Joss Rhoades Berger Liebhardt Falkenberg Ryan Foster Wright Gough Sitton and Sitton from Nashville.
In New York City Hall Park two former college stars lead street department workers in a football style drill to clear a dirt pile and snow. Mayor McClellan oversees as captains Edwards and Hogan call signals and assign teams to attack the yard with shovels and wheelbarrows.
London January 14 English fight fans welcomed Jack Johnsons victory over Tommy Burns. American vaudeville performers in London, despite racial prejudices, cheered Johnson for beating Burns who previously refused charity tickets for a dying colleague. Johnsons win elicited cheers from several performers who disapproved of Burns.
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