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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1909

Page

6

Marion Club Eleven Prepares For Washington Park Test

The Marion club will practice tonight at outdoor fields ahead of tomorrow's game at Washington Park against the Cincinnati Gym team. Coach McKinney sharpens the defense and tactics after a narrow win over the Gymns last Sunday. Thirty players likely suit up, with nonfresh or injured players kept out to prevent further risk.

Marion Club Washington Park Cincinnati Marions Gymns McKinney Marton Cadet Byrne

Johnson Ketchel 60 in Pictures at Empire Theater

Local fight fans can view moving pictures of the Johnson Ketchel heavyweight title bout at the Empire theater next week. The film shows both fighters at training locations in San Francisco and Ketchel’s camp, the 12 rounds, two Ketchel knockdowns, and Johnson’s decisive rally to end the fight.

Johnson-Ketchel Moving Pictures Empire Theater Johnson Ocean Beach Cliff House San Francisco Ketchel

Eastern Gridiron Big Games Promise Tight Outcomes

Eight top eastern teams contest four crucial games that could shape the football championship picture. Yale vs Brown and Pennsylvania vs Lafayette headline a slate where strong line play and new formations may influence results. Cornell looks to rebound against Harvard while Princeton versus Dartmouth offers a pivotal test for both.

Yale Brown Pennsylvania Lafayette New Haven Princeton Tigers Dartmouth Hanoverians Harvard Jersey Cornell Ilinolans Crimson Cambridge

Prizes Awarded in Atlanta Journal New York Herald Tour

Prizes totaling 1700 were distributed to top finishers in the Atlanta Journal New York Herald good roads reliability tour at Capital City club in Atlanta. Across five classes, two to seven cars tied for honors with prize money shared. two teams finished with perfect scores. Notable performers included Thomas, Premier, Oldsmobile, Buick, Maxwell, Studebaker, and Regal entries from Atlanta, New York, Charlotte, Miami, Roanoke, and other cities.

Atlanta Atlanta Journal- New York Herald Capital City Walter C. White New York Bee i Ww. Co Cleveland Greenville A. Burwell, Jr Charlotte N.C Pennsylvania Board of Trade, Commerce Chamber of Commerce Anderson S.C Board of Trade Moultrie Buick Spartanburg 8. C William Oldknow Atanta Maxwell Toy Tonneau Maxwell Br

Jeffries to Train with Gotch for Johnson Bout

Chicago November 5. Jeffries plans to train for months with Frank Gotch the world heavyweight wrestling champion to reach peak condition for the world heavyweight title fight with Jack Johnson. He intends to work twice daily with Gotch and Gotch may accept the offer to assist in the training stunt.

Chicago Jack Johnson Jeffries Frank Gotch Gotch

Sands Triumph in Handicap Billiard Final at Board of Trade

Sands defeated Swank 176 to 123 to clinch the handicap billiard championship at the Board of Trade parlors last night.

Sands Board of Trade Swank

Thomas Dominates Jack Fitzgerald in Philadelphia Bout

Joe Thomas the California welterweight defeated West Philadelphia’s Jack Fitzgerald at the Broadway A. C. last night. Thomas boxed in splendid form and never allowed Fitzgerald to gain a read on him. Fitzgerald proved himself among the toughest and gamest men in the business.

Philadelphia Joe Thomas Jack Fitzgerald West Philadelphia Broadway A. C Thomas Fitzgerald Pitzgerald

McFarland and Thompson to settle bout in Kansas City

Kansas City on November 5 reports that unless something changes McFarland and Thompson will fight next Monday night to decide who is the better man. The referee position remains unsettled but Dr Roller of Seattle is believed to be the third man in the ring.

Kansas City McFarland Thompson Dr. Roller Seattle

Douglas Team Wins Southwest Fair Championship

Douglas Arizona defeats El Paso to take first place in the El Paso fair tournament for the Southwest championship and a $1,000 purse. Jim Scott of the Chicago American league is playing with Douglas.

Douglas EL Paso Tex Arizona Jim Scott

Seattle and New York bid for Jeffries Johnson fight purse

Seattle backer Clarence J. Gerald sent a telegram to Sam Berger offering a purse of 100000 dollars with all trimmings for the Jeffries Johnson bout. Jack Gleason of Ocean View A C California said he expected to be promoter and denied undermining Coffroth.

New York Jeffries-Johnson Clarence J. Gerald Seattle Wash Sam Berger Jeffries Jack Gleason Oceanview A. C California Jim Coffroth Gleason

Local Boxer Watts Wins Knockout in Milwaukee

Word from Jimmy Watts confirms a knockout victory over Dud Gilroy on Tuesday night in Milwaukee, with Watts winning in the fourth round.

Jmmy Watts Jimmy Watts Dud Gilroy Milwaukee

Tinker Seeks Transfer from Cubs to Reds

Joe Tinker star shortstop of the Chicago clubs is in Cincinnati on a hunting trip with Clark Griffith. He plans to try securing a transfer to the Reds next season though under Cubs contract for two years. Tinker’s move faces potential contractual obstacles.

Tinker Cincinnati Craig Mont Joe Tinker Chicago Clark Griffith Cincinnati Reds Cubs

Notre Dame Heads to Ann Arbor for Big Game

Notre Dame ships out from Notre Dame, Ind to Ann Arbor for the season’s marquee clash. Probable lineup lists Lynch, Dolan, Edwards or Kelly, Philbrook, Dimmick, Collins, Matthews or Maloney, Miller, Schmitt or Ryan, Vaughan, Hamilton. The Irish fear Allerdice of Indianapolis, a standout in Michigan’s backfield.

Notre Dame Ind Ann Artor Lynch Dolan Edwards Kelly Philbrook Dimmick Collins Matthews Maloney Miller Schmitt Ryan Vaughan Hamilton Allerdice Indianapolis Michigan

Local Hunters Lose in Peoria Chancery Case

In Peoria Ill on November 5 United States Master in Chancery Robert H Lovett issued a first report in the Ayres v Cornelius Stoyle case. The report could threaten rights of all huntreg clubs with open waters in preserves if confirmed by Judge J Otis Humphrey. The partial victory favors fishermen seeking fishing rights in Thompson Lake Fulton County claimed by the Thompson Rod and Gun club with Indianapolis ties. Harry S New of Indianapolis presides as club president.

Peoria Ill United States Robert H. Lovett Alexander Co. Ayres Thompson Lake Cornelius, Stoyle J. Otis Humphrey Fulton County Thompson Rod and Gun Club Campos Indianapolis Harry S. New

Wabash Defeats Logansport 45 to 0 in Showdown

Wabash Indiana November 5 The Wabash Athletic association routed Logansport 45 to 0 yesterday afternoon in a decisive football game highlighting Wabash’s strong offense and staunch defense.

Wabash Wabash, Ind Wabash Athletic Association Logansport Athletic Association

Victory in Havana as Tigers wallop Almendares 9 to 3

The Detroit Tigers opened their winter Cuban tour with a decisive 9 to 3 win over Almendares in Havana. More than 12,000 spectators filled the stands as the contest drew a crowd rivaling a top league game at home.

Havana Cuba Detroit Tigers Almendares

Bannys Bunch Beaten in San Francisco Match

San Francisco defeated the Nationals 7 to 1 as Bingham, drafted by Detroit, proved too strong while Curtis was knocked out of the box. Nov 5 from the California scoreboard reports.

Banny San Francisco Cal Bingham Detroit Nationals Curtis

Britt Beats Gibbs In Ninth Round Victory

In Baltimore on November 5 Young Britt defeated Willie Gibbs of Philadelphia last night in the ninth round before the Eureka Athletic Club.

Baltimore Young Britt Willie Gibbs Philadelphia Eureka Athletic Club

Indiana Eleven Leaves for Illinois Showdown

Indiana University eleven departed Bloomington for Champaign to meet Illinois in a big western clash. Sheldon says the team is in top shape to battle the Illini, with 500 Bloomington rooters and a trainload of alumni joining the trip from Union Station at 8 am tomorrow. Old Indiana stars will be aboard the excursion.

Indiana University Eleven Bloomington Champaign Ill Indiana Illinois Sheldon Union Station

Wolgast to Box Lew Powell for San Francisco Match

Ad Wolgast Milwaukee lightweight will meet Lew Powell in a 20 round bout at Mission Athletic Club in San Francisco on November 23. The winner likely earns a title shot against Battling Nelson. Weights set at 133 ringside. Referee will be Middle Smith of Oakland. Wolgast arrives with manager Tom Jones from Chicago soon.

San Francisco Cal Ad Wolgast Milwaukee Battling Nelson Los Angeles Lew Powell Johnny Frayne Mission Athletic Club Wolgast Middie Smith Oakland Powell Tom Jones Chicago

Murphy buzzing in interest of Jim Hart

New York November 5 Charles Murphy Cubs owner at Waldorf Astoria would not admit leading a drive to install James A Hart former Cubs owner as National League president He would not confirm meetings with Charles Ebbets about terms for bringing Johnny Kling to Brooklyn or any exchange details

New York Charles Murphy Chicago Cubs Waldorf-Astoria James A. Hart Cubs Charles Ebbets Johnny Kling Brooklyn

Butler football braces for Terre Haute clash

Butler prepares for a key game at Terre Haute with last night’s practice, a large turnout of supporters, and reports that both Sperks and Sparks will play. Coach McKay directs as Gipe covers varsity duties in Sperks absence.

Butler Terre Haute Hexe Clark Band of Engineers Irvington John McKay Gipe Sperks McKain Stiff_er Sparks Rooters

Petty Stars Seek Sunday Game Versus Local Teams

The Military A A s have reorganised and renamed the Petty Stars and seek a game for Sunday November 7. Interested teams include the Mapletons 8 M Bs Greenwoods Cambys Crescenta Trojans Maroons or any 13 or 14 pound teams. Contact new manager Zeike Arnold at 1001 W Michigan Street or call 27277.

Petty Stars A. A Mapletons M. B.s Greenwoods Cambys Crescenta Trojans Maroons Zeike Arnold Michigan Street Zeike

De Oro Defeats Daly In U S Three Cushion Match

New York November 5 Alfred DeOro the current U S champion of New York beat Chicago’s John Daly 50 to 36 in 82 innings in the opening game of a three game match for the national billiards championship.

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