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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1910
Page
6
Yale figures Tad Jones and captain Ted Coy urge abolishing the forward pass and reducing four down gains from ten to seven. They argue the onside kick is safer and more in the sport’s spirit, while the forward pass exposes receivers.
Detroit's annual automobile show opened with 8000 to 10000 enthusiasts touring Wayne Gardens exhibits. Some 212 autos and power wagons valued around 1 million dollars filled both floors, including a $7500 top-priced machine, white enamel cars, and a gold-plated coupe. Highlights include a torpedo racing car and a Red Cross auto ambulance.
Franca champion Raoul De Rouen defeated Olson at Richmond last night to surge atop the wrestling card. The 240 pound contender faces Yousef Mah mout in Tomlinson hall while Kid Cutler eyes a possible clash with the Olson Fitzsimmons winner on Wednesday night. Only preliminaries listed on the program.
Pittsburg reports the National League schedule committee debated 154 versus 168 games with no immediate decision. Openers set for April 14. rules largely unchanged though umpires gain more duties and strictness. Changes include substitution notices, balk rule, and new penalties for coaching and bench conduct.
Indianapolis aims to secure the 75000 guarantee for the aviation meet by rallying business groups and residents. Aero Club of America members travel to St Louis. local businessmen, manufacturers, bankers, and Prest-O-Lite workers pledge tickets with $5 each. If the date is not granted, subscriptions are canceled with no loss.
In Richmond Indiana a one night wrestling doubleheader ended with Yousef Mahmout tossing Stanley Fitzsimons of Australia and Rauel De Rouen defeating Chas Olson of Indianapolis.
Boston, Jan 25. Arrangements completed to turn both league parks into open air theaters when teams are on the road. National grounds will join the National Hippodrome Circuit while Henry W. Savage will furnish the American league park shows.
Yussif Mahmout will meet Raoul de Rouen champion of France Wednesday night at Tomlinson hall. Jack Curley the Chicago wrestling promoter will accompany Yussif to the city. Rouen will finish training with Charley Olson who wrestles Fitzsimmons.
Boston January 2 catcher Wm Raridon sent a signed contract to the Nationals as the club reports only four players have submitted up to date.
The Central Unions defeated the Tenth Infantry bowling team from Fort Harrison at the Ft. Harrison alleys yesterday afternoon in a Commercial league bowling bout.
Eddie Wheeler of St Paul has purchased the South Bend club of the Central league from Bert Annis. Wheeler took immediate charge and went to Chicago to confer with prospective players. Annis reserves several players to transfer to Grand Rapids and Wheeler will manage from the field, playing second base.
The City Club bowling team defeated Lebanon five last night at City Club Alley. City Club posted a score of 2,673 to Lebanon’s 2,400, securing the win for the locals.
An old Sun newspaper notice promotes a ten word sale line for three days at 15 cents per insertion. It invites readers to list items such as a horse cow baby buggy sleigh sewing machine or other goods to attract sales.
WON, MEMPHIS, Tenn. Jan. 25 Christy Williams, the Southern middleweight champion, was given the decision over Al Gray at the Phoenix last night. The bout lasted the limit of eight rounds. Tommy Dixer of New York and Joe Dorr, an eastern boxer, fought an eight round draw.
The piece argues both James J. Jeffries and Jack Johnson showed gameness in their battles. It cites Jeffries enduring a brutal bout with Bob Fitzsimmons in San Francisco and Johnson's endurance against Frank Childs, noting critics point to stage fright but claims their fighting records prove no cowardice.
Veteran Frank Isbell is waived by American League clubs and will join Wichita as bench and playing manager next season. Fielder Jones to coach Oregon Agricultural College. New York State League sets top salary at 3000 with 150 extra for playing managers. Season opens May 4 and ends Sept 17.
Administrator de bonis non with the will annexed of Tunis Til ley announces sale of a two thirds interest in lot 16 square 6 Indianapolis Car Company's addition Marion County Indiana. Sale at 10 am February 15 1910 at John P Leyendecker 86 Baldwin Building Indianapolis subject to court approval and full appraised value with cash. Purchaser must satisfy a mortgage lien to Mattie C Adair for 700 at 6 percent from Sept 5 1908 plus Barrett Law assessments. Sale details and mortgage records cited.
The National Autos defeated the American Cans in the Manufacturers' Bowling league last night to seize the lead as the Marion Overlands and Laycocks sparked a sweep. Kahns took two from the Lillys and tied for second with the Cans. Spiecher led Lillys with 222 and Manchester was second high with a total score of 939.
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