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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1900
Page
9
Chicago dispatch notes Terry McGovern, famed boxer, facing sensational headlines as rumors swirl about his personal life and public image. The piece hints at theater appearances and fallout from domestic scandal, reflecting sensational era journalism surrounding a once celebrated athlete.
A social gathering arranged by Terry and his company featured Queenie Tenny as a lively soubrette. Mrs McGovern, invited guest, arrived late with her baby, prompting a dramatic confrontation when she saw Miss Tenny and Terry dancing. Mrs McGovern attacked, while Terry tried to intervene, ending with him led away chastened as cheers faded.
A high school football game between Manual Training and Shortridge at Newby Oval Saturday at 2 p m promises fierce play. The teams are evenly matched, with Shortridge seeking revenge after four years. If the field is muddy, lighter Shortridge players may face difficulty.
In Indianapolis two clubs competed in the Tenpin League. One team won while the other faced a loss. A cent- score 867 is noted among the results, highlighting a notable performance by one bowler.
In Indianapolis a Crescents and North-sides bowling league game was played ahead of schedule to accommodate Shriners of the clubs. Scores show Crescents at 196 853 and North-side at 668 791, with second division figures 720 701 660 for the Crescents and 718 669 for the North-side.
The Maroons surged with speed as they lost the first game by one pin but won the next two against the Rinks. Hitz led with a 190 average. Monitors edged Criterions in three close games. Blue Labels beat Columbias easily. Crescents split divisions with a three straight win by first division and a loss by second. The second games saw Blue Labels and Columbias at 870 while first division Maroons posted 876.
Fair weather and a heavy track at Newport. The management announced the meet will not close till November 29. Lester Reiff won two prizes in London on Thursday and is now assured of first place among jockeys there. Jake Schaeffer of Chicago defeated Ben Saylor, Pacific coast champion, in New York Thursday evening. In midweek New York bicycle races Brindon sprinted ten laps.
At the Chicago horse sale Show Me sold for 2800 while other standout prices reached 2700 and up to 900 for many. In Youngstown Akro’s Art Simmons defeated Gus Gardiner in a tame sparring match. Billy Smith and Mike Donovan drew after 20 rounds at Wheeling. TL U coach Everetts Wrenn prepares for Purdue. New York’s hackney show featured buyers like William Whitney though prices were undisclosed. Western league reelects Hickey as president. Des Moines reinstated with fine. League growth may rise to eight clubs. debates between leagues continue. London inquiry into L Reiff rides. Buffalo’s Franklin seeks short franchise. Amos Rusie plans a baseball memoir. a local blague and itchy skin notes close the item.
A large hearted citizen will cover destitution expenses in urgent cases. A dispute grows in Chicago’s episcopal diocese over placing a $300 drinking vessel in Bishop McLaren’s residence amid a church club gift on his 25th incumbency anniversary. Plunger Phillips reports massive earnings at the Board of Trade council, and Mayor Harrison will seek $20,000 to fund a municipal hotel for destitute strangers.
The Southern railway bought the Louisville Evansville St Louis line for 4 039 000 and gains access to St Louis and Indiana Illinois. The Indianapolis Morristown Rushville railway seeks a Marion county franchise. Rail freight tight as 162 cars arrived Tuesday and 143 Wednesday at Union Interstate stock yards with eastward movement dominating.
Thomas Mayon reports from Juneau that rich coal seams have been discovered along a field near Chienik bay. The sensational find promises substantial ore potential and may impact regional resource prospects.
A Thursday fire at 42 West Ohio Street saw five minutes lost before alarms reached Missouri and Ohio authorities. Chief Barrett warns a central city blaze could outrun the department if alarms fail again. The council has not approved a bond issue for a new system.
A compact news note lists several brief items including California celery growers planning a joint action. Other items mention a storm causing damage in Colorado Springs, a Chicago event for Gov Beckham and his Kentucky bride, ship Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse arriving in New York, and various political and legal developments.
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