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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1910
Page
6
Harvard and Yale met in the traditional annual contest drawing crowds and signaling season progress. Fans packed the stands as both teams showcased key players and competitive drive.
Yale leaders including Capt Daly and Walter Camp pledge a hard struggle while Harvard figures led by Capt Withington and Coach Kaughton insist on victory. Ex Captain Hamilton Fish Jr. says Harvard should wear down Yale in what promises a fierce contest.
Betting odds were 5 to 3 and 2 to 1 on Harvard. Attendance reached 35 000 while 15 000 applications were rejected for seating capacity. Yale management took 17 000 in ticket cash. Best authentic offer for tickets was 3800 for eight refused. Records since 1876 show Yale 18 Harvard 8. No games played in 1877 85 58 95 and 8.
New Haven crowds chase seats as Yale faces Harvard in the climactic eastern football clash. Harvard, 2 to 1 favorite, arrives in strong form with coach Percy Haughton confident of victory. Yardline lineup and weights listed, average backfield 170 pounds for Yale and Harvard.
Within the last week the Clyde factory area has been put under roof as the old building is prepared for removal. The big extension work faced material delays but now shows progress and officials expect the plant to be completed soon with enhanced output.
Chicago, Nov. 19. The national baseball association board of arbitration ruled against Grayson’s Louisville club in a $1,000 claim for Sullivan and Moriarity by Omaha. Moriarity’s back salary claim was allowed, and ten Western association players won $650 in back pay. Free agents Connaughton and Needham were granted release. Waterbury fined for illegal side deals. Scanlon’s claim against Monmouth was disallowed. Fred Clarke awarded to St. Joe.
Syracuse coach Tad Jones declares the squad in top shape despite Darby not starting and predicts an easy win over Illinois. Illinois rides confidence from a strong conference season as Seiler shines in practice and a fierce kicking duel with Dean Waite looms, with Waite set to be used for potential field goals.
Johnny Evers has decided to coach the Navy baseball team next season after receiving a contract from Annapolis. He will proceed despite Cubs manager Chance’s view that the request to skip spring training was too much. The offer was deemed too good to pass up.
Capt Ruth Edwards’ junior hockey team won the championship against the sophomore coeds 18 to 0 on Dunn meadow Bloomington Ind with hundreds of students cheering. A junior struck Capt Trailor of the sophs with a stick causing a severe ankle sprain. After the game, Attle Crimson coach and his men traveled to the girls’ field.
The Hupmobile party arrived in Denver on Friday, completing more than half of its 1,700 mile coastward journey. They reported splendid weather and no mishaps, including no punctures, as they plan to stay until Monday before continuing via Rawlings Ogden Tonopah to Los Angeles.
Rock Island Illinois November 19 it is reported that Jack Tighe who won pennants in three seasons as manager of the Rock Island team in the Three League has …
In Bloomington on November 19, Foxy Jimmy Sheldon wraps up his career as Indiana’s football coach with the Purdue game at Lafayette. Eight veterans depart as Indiana eyes a fast open attack and seeks a sensational finish after the Illinois defeat.
Jack Redmond of Milwaukee meets Jack Roberts of Chicago in a ten round main event at the Princess rink Fort Wayne November 21 under St. Joe A C. Other bouts include Spike Kelly Chicago vs Frankie Nelson Los Angeles eight rounds Kid Murphy Cleveland vs James Hayes Fort Wayne six rounds and Kid Sosin vs Jack Tescula four rounds.
Militiamen organize a shooting league from Second regiment Indiana National Guard. Captains Pearle Davis and M T Levey lead plans with schedules to begin within a week. Company C, led by Davis, beat Crawfordsville Company B 815 to 774, a 41 point margin, in Friday night action.
New York Nov. 19 The White Elephant team that will journey to Cuba for a month was announced by Frank Bancroft. The squad includes Eddie Plank Jack Coombs Bender Lap Thomas catchers Harry Davis Jack Barry Jack McInnis Eddie Collins infielders Hartsel Lord and Murphy outfielders.
Central league offers a $50 prize for the best season schedule for 1911. Draft instructions will be issued at the midwinter meeting in South Bend during the last week of January. South Bend and Fort Wayne will be paired as rivals and receive choice dates.
Appleton club of the Wisconsin-Mi ning league sold third baseman McAuley who led the league with a .388 batting average to the San Francisco club for 400 dollars.
Albion, Mich November 19 Albion College won the game at home placing a decisive victory in front of local fans as they edged their opponents to secure the win for the team and supporters.
Richmond Indiana November 19 Earlham faced DePauw in Reid field in a decisive football clash for the Indiana secondary championship. Earlham sought a clear title with strong play and trick formations while DePauw, missing quarterback Overman, hoped to challenge with Walker Butler and Bruner in key roles. The contest determined whether Earlham alone or a three team tie with Butler DePauw would lead the standings.
Mayor Rick of Reading Pa endorses an automobile patrol wagon as a crime deterrent. He argues the self-propelled car will curb criminal activity through moral effect and provide faster, cheaper police service than horse-drawn wagons.
Johnny Stewart of Bangor and Tommy Bergin of Lewiston fought six rounds to a draw in the first boxing exhibition held under the Auburn A. C. auspices in Auburn Maine on Friday night.
Purdue and Indiana clashed in the annual Hoosier football classic at Stuart field in Lafayette. Indiana entered as the warm favorite with heavier line and backfield, a larger crowd traveling from Bloomington, and belief in a decisive victory over Purdue’s lighter squad.
In Chicago on November 19 Lou M. Houseman promoter of the Johnson versus Barney Oldfield race reports Johnson has declined since the event. He found the heavyweight in a nervous collapse two hours after the race at his hotel, saying Oldfield crowded him and he complained of the risks he took.
The final amateur city football championship game is set for Sunday at Atkins south side park. The Southerns face the Easterns after beating them last year, with the Easterns eager to reverse the result. Ralph Davis, ex Princeton star, will referee and Buckley, ex Indiana, will umpire the match.
Madison Wis Nov 19 With both teams evenly matched Chicago and Wisconsin prepare for a Saturday clash on Randall field A mass meeting of 1000 Wisconsin students in the armory Friday night stirred excitement prompting police action to quell the noise
Thorntown Indiana coach Rayburn La Rue leads the Thorntown Athletics, a new basketball five built from former high school players. The manager is prepared to arrange games with top state teams this season as the squad aims to compete in regional play.
Ottawa dispatch reports Ed ward Barrow of Toronto confident he will win the Eastern league presidency. He claims Toronto Montreal Buffalo Newark and Baltimore are pledged to him and he is likely to be elected.
Automobiles will supplant horses on Yukon snow and a first machine for stage use has been shipped from Seattle and will operate at White Horse, Alaska. The move marks a shift in transport and theater logistics in the territory.
Bloomington Indiana November 19 On a special train 800 students from Indiana University and 200 townspeople rode to Lafayette to see Indiana meet Purdue in the final game of the season for both teams. Seniors Capt Cotton Berndt ex Captain Cunningham Winters Cutter Hoover and Hatfield were set to play their last college game amid much anticipation and talk of next season including a possible move to facing eastern opponents while Chicago may be dropped from the schedule.
Notre Dame, facing Ohio Northern after Thanksgiving, will play conservatively to rest regulars for the Marquette game. The Rose Poly matchup left key players out of shape, and athletic board comments are limited to past Michigan charges. Officials fear three ineligible men on the Notre Dame certified list may be a concern tied to Thompson.
Canadian born boxer Ad Wolgast sells his Cadillac theater and heads west to California to begin a training camp. He plans to marry February 22 unless his fiancée travels with him and delays the nuptials. His broken arm remains in splints for two to three weeks as he returns to conditioning. The Nelson fight is delayed until spring.
The Danville Independents of Danville Indiana a strong local basketball team from the normal college and town challenges any state opponent. After seven decisive victories this season they announce a planned tour of the state during Christmas week with Revel Walls as manager and players Orville Nichols Revel Walls Hollis Walls Cecil O'Brien and Pat Maxwell to be presented for bookings.
Princeton officials announced a spring baseball game arranged with the University of Michigan nine as part of the university’s effort to participate in all sports.
New York Nov 19 Pilakof s the celebrated foreign wrestler failed to compete with George Hackenschmidt at Sulzer s casino Friday night citing a sprained ankle. He was excused from attempting to throw the Russian Hon.
Manchester Kentucky November 10 Johnony Gallant defeated Young Boyle of Lowell in the third round of a ten round boxing match at Queen's A. C. Boyle's corner threw in the towel in the third round to save him from further punishment.
Ann Arbor November 19 Minnesota and Michigan prepare for their ninth clash since 1892 at Ferry Field. About 25 000 spectators are expected with 20 000 seats sold and 6 000 more to go. Wolverines favored 10 to 8 as light snow threatens a hard field. George Lawton will start at fullback despite Johnston’s eligibility.
The Nationals overwhelmed the Imperial five last night winning three games as the auto makers trio led by strong play. Marion Alleys reports the Korn Krackers tied with the Half Centurys after taking three from McCabe No. 1. The Splits posted two wins over the Anti-Jordans while the Postoffice swept the Fearsey Willis squad and the Laycocks topped the Kiefers in the Business Bowling league.
In New York on November 19 Charles Morin of Chicago won the second game of the St. Louis Kansas City three cushion tournament, beating Vincent Botto of St. Louis 50 to 45. Morin posted a .602 average, one of the tournament’s best, while Botto averaged .42 with a high run of four and Morin four runs of three.
Edward J. Daly of North Stratford New Hampshire was Friday elected captain of the Dartmouth football team for next season. Daly played left end on this year's team.
Coach Yost of Michigan says the Wolverines enter the contest confident and in top condition and hints at a favorable outcome. He touts Lawton Inn at fullback over Thompson, citing Lawton as the better player. Coach Williams of Minnesota asserts the Gophers are 35 percent stronger than last year and view their chances as strong.
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