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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1907
Page
7
Boxing has advanced in America while England lags with no recent champion. John L. Sullivan notes Jem Mace as a living example of longevity in sport and contrasts prize money, weight classes, and the changing culture of boxing with football. He argues boxing as a clean, manly exercise deserving promotion over other sports.
A list of famed prize fighters and the private names behind their ring aliases includes Philadelphia Jack O'Brien born Joseph Francis Anthony Hagan and James J. Corbett known as Gentleman Jim. Other noted pairs feature John L. Sullivan, Jim Jeffries, Battling Nelson, Tom Burns, Young Corbett, Kid McCoy, Kid Sullivan, and Herman Hanlon among many more, illustrating the common use of stage names in boxing.
Packie McFarland weighs under the 133 pound limit and plans light work before Thursday’s match with Kid Herman in Davenport. Herman has finished training with only light exercise possible in the morning. Bettors favor McFarland slightly, though Herman holds some money support as the favorite. McFarland predicts a decisive victory akin to Gans.
Miller of the Kingans claimed top individual with a 223 as various teams split matches in the Commercial League. Atkins led high scores at 178, signaling below average bowling overall. Teams McCabes and Waynes in the Y M S league split, while others like Fletchers, Lilly and Stalnaker, and Liebers posted wins.
John L. Sullivan urges honesty as boxing's foundation and advises young boxers to fight fair, keep in good condition without excessive training, observe good habits, and ride on the wagon. He stresses paying obligations, being square with friends, and maintaining courage without bickering or leaving one’s class.
O Leary kept his advantage over Henry Schmehl in a walking match at Music Hall Cincinnati. Schmehl once led by about two miles but retired for 90 minutes allowing O Leary to add tallies. By midnight the score stood O Leary 80 miles 5 laps Schmehl 80 miles 2 laps.
Special to The Sun from St. Louis reports the latest International Billiard tournament game was the fastest of the series. Lloyd Jeve of Chicago defeated Frank P. Day of St. Louis 60 to 81 with Jeve posting a high run of five, average 166, and Day a high run of three, average 470, safeties five.
Cincinnati officials and the entertainment committee planned a two track visit for the American Bowling Congress. Women will ride a special trolley tour of city sites while officers and delegates receive a Free Letter lunch and banquet at the Linton. The five man teams will be hosted with a lunch in the ratskeller and stage acts to create a festive scene.
South Bend authorities, announced on November 20, report a proposed bid for the Central league franchise now held by the South Bend Athletic association. The likely bidders include Angus Grant, longtime manager, third baseman Harry Arndt formerly with St. Louis, and pitcher Ed Smith from Canton, with a possible successor from Zanesville.
Plunger Ellison instructs trainer George P. Brazier to bring all real money possible for winter meets. Ellison warns cash will be scarce at the New Orleans meeting and says his string will depart Memphis with Brazier for the season.
Western fans believe the Indians can score through the Chicago line on straight football but must use a faster scoring method than line backing to beat the Maroon team. Coach Stagg hopes the Indians will score, and that his team will score more often.
Boxing icon argues today’s sport is a commercial business, calls for London prize ring rules and bare knuckles to settle champions. He recalls Corbett era purses, bets larger than today’s, and urges champions to back tougher tests to prove skill and sustain the sport.
The Big Fellow argues prize fighting is a business like others with evolving laws that broaden but do not greatly expand fighter numbers. He says pugilists are born, not made, and stresses self effort, while noting Jiu Jitsu as a missed opportunity and warning about how heavyweight title contention may spark laws restricting the sport. He also offers personal finance musings on marriage, income, and happiness.
John L. Sullivan argues football is dangerous after witnessing several fatalities and endorses new rules for less risky play. He also praises baseball and cites age milestones of famous scholars and artists to counter claims about age limits in achievement.
The Battling Nelson hunting party led by Clarence Parker Horace Peck Art Mc Gahey Ed Cole Bill Jarvis Harry Harp and Nelson returned from Charlie Howet's camp after seven weeks. They bagged 18 deer and one coyote in a very successful hunt.
Rochester dispatch reports English heavyweight Bill Heveron received a cable from Peggy Bettinson of the National Sporting Club London asking him to meet the winner of the Tommy Burns Gunner Moir heavyweight championship contest to be held next month. Heveron fought a ten round draw with Moir in 1903 and believes the Gunner will beat the American when they meet.
Report of the Amateur Athletic Union registration committee at its annual convention in New York shows 2,441,518 people engaged in athletics during the year excluding swimming boxing and team sports. Club property valued at 24,279,198 with Central association leading 11,978,500 including Chicago park system. Metropolitan association 8,374,674. other associations vary.
United Press reports Coach Stagg deems Chicago Maroons defense weak ahead of a crucial game. He experiments with a new defense for the Indians forward pass and teaches five new tricks to the varsity. Lake Forest practice features Ft. Sheridan soldiers guarding Carlisle Indians while Warner drills his Braves with new tricks.
The legendary pugilist reflects on boxing history and public opinion, recounting prize fighting’s dangers and rules. He urges young men to abstain from alcohol, sharing personal vows to stay sober and maintain a steady life on the water-wagon. He defends boxing as dignified when conducted properly.
Reports from Wabash Crawfordsville and Washington Park detail high school Shortridge and Manual contests with tickets selling fast. Notes on injuries to Jarvis Gates and Lockwood, and Exendine’s playmaking tips for Harvard. Mention of Wendell’s return for Harvard Yale game and Mount Pleasant’s All American prospects.
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