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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1909
Page
6
In Lexington Kentucky on November 25, Butler and Showalter clashed at the YMCA where Marshall played 0 men simultaneously, defeating 17, drawing with Loewenhart and Manning, and losing to Withers amid a busy sports day.
Butler and Wabash meet at Washington Park this afternoon in a weighty clash. The Butler lineup surpasses Wabash in average weight, with Butler at about 163 pounds versus Wabash around 161. The heaviest Butler player weighs 190, while the smallest is 130 Hawkins. Officials include Jatson Purdue referee and Haddon Michigan umpire. Kickoff at 2 30.
Leonard Ettler aged 13 died at home in Harrisburg after blood poisoning followed a knee injury from a football game on October 30. He neglected medical care for two weeks, allowing the infection to develop.
The Monarchs defeated the Antlers in last night’s Ellis bowling league. Laskey led individuals with a 310 score in his first attempt, pacing Monarchs to the win.
The Grand Trunk Railway announces summer 1900 fares for Chicago to Montreal and return with many other U S and Canadian destinations. Tickets valid thirty days with liberal stopovers and optional St Lawrence River excursions at slightly higher prices. Descriptive literature and timetables available by mail from W G Cookson A G P A 18 Adams Street Chicago.
The tale recounted at the Lalapaloosa College Alumni Association meeting features Doggy Coot, Butch Macginnity, and stories from the Fem Sem and Etta Letta Fudge sorority circle. He describes coaching a girls team at Mercyme seminary, handling hair, skirts, and fashion while teaching passes and tricks. Delia Doolittle stars until a midgame incident with Mercyme’s quarterback leads to a contentious return, a conduct foul, and a one-point loss.
The author excludes Notre Dame from the all western selection citing ineligibility under college rules at several players. Dollar, Miller, Dimmink and Philovach are questioned for eligibility with conference colleges or Michigan. Declan stands out as the top guard, while Vaughan Miller and Dimmint are noted as worthy candidates.
Calvin Demarest, the Chicago prodigy, stunned the international 18.2 balk line event at Madison Square Garden by running 143 in the thirtieth inning to defeat Albert Cutler 500 to 473. Cline also beat Sutton 47 to 0 in the same program.
Frank Gotch the world champion wrestler aims to throw Zybysco the Pole twice in an hour before about 12 000 spectators at the Seventh Regiment Armory in Buffalo New York.
Former big league player and Montreal manager Jimmy Casey runs a Detroit supply house. He telegraphed an urgent order to an eastern firm for hundred dollars worth of material but was told the firm cannot locate him. He advised them to check Spalding's Guide, noting they had the wrong book, and remains optimistic about fulfilling the order.
In Bloomington a tale about Notre Dame star Farley stirs debate on eligibility. Kadison, a Bloomington cigarist, jokes Farley would play 14 more years because of priestly studies. Farley, once famed at Notre Dame, completed four years and is now a priest in the east.
Butler meets Wabash at Washington Park and Notre Dame plays Marquette in Milwaukee. Franklin faces Rose Poly in Terre Haute while Pennsylvania meets Cornell in Philadelphia. Carlisle clashes with St Venis in St Louis and Syracuse battles Fordham at the Polo Grounds New York. Penn State and Pittsburgh play at the Pittsburg Baseball Grounds. Bucknell hosts George Washington and Nebraska faces Haskell Indians in Omaha or Lincoln. Kansas meets Missouri in Kansas City Cincinnati meets Miami at Miami Wittenberg faces Carnegie Tech in Springfield Case plays Reserve in Cleveland.
Jack McCarthy, ex-Chicago National and Indianapolis outfielder, is appointed manager of the Danville team in the Three-Eye league. He plans to serve as a playing manager.
In Sunday School league action the Meridians defeated the Presbyterians two games to none. The Central Avenues also fell two games to the Baptists.
The Lyric theater at 135 N. Haineis street presents The Mountaineer's Honor, a biograph western praised for clarity and dramatic scenes. Also showing additional entertainments with Harry Jones singing I Have No Other Sweetheart but You and My Own Red White and Blue, with continuous Lyric orchestra music.
Ray Bronson sails for Boston to meet Dave Deschier before Back Bay society in a preliminary sketch evening. Deschier, a top lightweight, aims to test Bronson who is in strong form. A December 7 bout in New Orleans with Tommy Murphy is noted.
The Deweys defeated the Centrals five games to none in the Independent Bowling League last night. The Manhattans beat the Shermans four to one while the Pastimes split with the Capitols. Manhattans posted the season high league score of 1.11% and 986 for the Pastimes. Taylor led with 257 and Warren followed for second honors.
The Marion club adds to its athletic list a capable football team led by Coach McKinney Captain Neiman and manager Thomas F Seery. They defeat Cincinnati Guns and Wabash Athletic Association, earning Ohio independent honors with a one point margin over Cincinnati Gyms. Games included Cincinnati Gyms 0 Marion 6 and Indianapolis Gyms 6 Marion 11.
Boxing analysis argues Jeffries must shorten vaudeville engagements to regain condition for the Johnson bout. It warns that wind and training suffer from one night stands, while Johnson stays active and improves. Experts urge Jeffries to return to mountain training for endurance.
Philadelphia weather turns cloudy and cold as Penn and Cornell prepare for a pivotal eastern matchup. Cornell depends on injured stars Seagrave Weekes Hoffman and Tyde man while Miller may cede captaincy to Braddock. Penn seeks to extend its dominance after 14 prior victories in 16 games between the rivals.
Marquette University challenges Notre Dame for the Western championship title in Milwaukee. Notre Dame arrives late but quickly reviews signals at the American Association Baseball park before the game.
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