Butler and Miami Battle in Scoreless Tie at Park
In a tense venue at Washington Park Butler and Miami battled to a scoreless draw. Thomas and McCoy stood out with sharp play as neither side could convert chances.
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1910
Page
6
In a tense venue at Washington Park Butler and Miami battled to a scoreless draw. Thomas and McCoy stood out with sharp play as neither side could convert chances.
Cullen Thomas of the Butler team was elected to lead the Butler eleven for the next season in a diner by President T C Howe. Thomas, two year Butler captain, was backed by Ralph Batton and Albert Everhardt. Speeches followed by Coach McKay and others marked the event.
In a fierce Thanksgiving Day clash at Washington Park, Butler and Miami played to a scoreless draw as both teams matched on offense and defense. Capt Thomas starred for Butler with strong kicking while Miami’s McCoy and levered defense kept the game even throughout. The Butler line held firm near goal as Miami pushed to nine feet, and the punting from Butler’s side proved pivotal.
In Akron Ohio on November 25 a boxing exhibition opened with a prayer by Dr. W E Beiderwolf at the Kilbane Kauffman bout before about 1500 spectators. Kilbane of Cleveland won a newspaper decision over Ben Kauffmann of Philadelphia after ten rounds.
Denver university football captain Clem Crowley married Miss Flavia Churchill a Denver sophomore two hours after the Thursday game with Colorado College. The plans were kept secret with only close friends present, ending a season marred by romance rather than records.
Special to The Sun Winamac Indiana Thanksgiving clash over Star City high school ended 26 to 0 as Winamac dominated on both sides, clinching Pulaski county season championship. Star City struggled offensively and could not match Winamac’s pace on the field.
Satterfield of William Jewell broke his left arm and captain Roy Martin was knocked unconscious in the matchup with Ottawa. An Ottawa player dislocated a shoulder another tore a knee cap and several others suffered minor injuries in the game played in St Joseph Missouri on Thursday.
The Insurgents, a team of Phortridze high school boys, defeated the Talbotts nine Manual Training high school students 6 to 2 on the Athletic fields Thursday.
Linton Indiana November 25 Linton crushed Washington High 12 to 0 to eliminate any chance of a gate title claim.
Logansport High School defeated Huntington Thursday with a score of 11 to 6 in Huntington.
A fragment notes a mill end sale at Bingers featuring a suit or overcoat priced at 11.78. Name J. Fran. Bate appears in the clipped text along with partial catalog details.
Annapolis reports the Navy football team, 70 strong, leaving for Philadelphia to play Army in the annual Army Navy game. Right Half Clay and Left Tackle Douglas are nearly fit after minor injuries, with left tackle the only uncertain spot. Navy carries confidence despite Army's strong season record.
West Point reports the Army football team in good form for the fifteenth annual game with Navy in Philadelphia. Both teams boast top talent this season, with Army riding a Yale win and Harvard close call, and Navy after a decisive Carlisle victory. Coach Kelley predicts an Army victory, though no score is given.
University of Chicago athletic authorities defend 1910 football as safe and sane and predict recognition at the midway board of control meeting. Coach Stagg praises fewer accidents under the new rules and faculty experts plan to back anti jury features and seek another year of the rules.
Londoners discussed Fridays clash between Idaho and Vermont aboard American warships. Idaho won 19 to 0 in a game critics label as a hybrid of rugby and wrestling. One reviewer jokes the sport should be called carry ball, noting hands dominated play and dreams of surgeons and bandages.
In Bloomington on November 25 a Western football team fielded by Quarterbay reportedly set a new drop kick record. Hiles booted the ball over the goal from the forty eight yard line during a game with Western Illinois Normal School at Illinois Wesleyan University.
Eddie Coffey, once linked as a potential Fort Wayne manager, has been signed as a player by owner Varnell of Fort Wayne. His chance at managing the Billikens next season remains uncertain.
A list of numerous football results from colleges and high schools across the region including Purdue styled lineups with scores such as Pittsburg 11 over Pennsylvania State 0 and Kansas 5 over Missouri 5. Other matches include Syracuse 6 over St Louis university 0 and Navy Plebes 12 over Ailliersville 0 with multiple odd spellings and fragmentary team names.
Rose Polytechnic coach Clark selects an all state team across three squads. First team includes Berndt from Indians at left tackle and Stansell from DePauw at left guard, with Sholty from Indiana at center and Poggensee from Rose Poly at right guard. Notre Damians Dimmick at right tackle and Martin at right end anchor the line, Fish of Culver as quarterback, Gill of Indiana as left half, Mathews of Notre Dame as right half, and Carter of Purdue at fullback. Second and third teams list players from DePauw Notre Notre Dame Indiana Purdue Rose Poly Earlham Hanover and others with multiple positions.
The Nelson Moran bout headlines in San Francisco as fans prepare for Jimmy Coffroth's show at Louis Blot's arena. Both Moran and Nelson appear in peak condition and betting remains even money with large commissions on both fighters. Moran eyes a Wolgast shot and aims to win the title Saturday, while Nelson seeks the championship.
Promoter Hugh McIntosh offers Jack Johnson $125000 plus expenses for a London bout with Sam Langford during coronation week next June. Johnson would need to post a $15000 guarantee to appear, per McIntosh proposal relayed to Langford manager Joe Woodman.
Reports from Terre Haute indicate that George Groeschow will be traded and if Eddie Wheeler cannot be signed by owner Smith the manager position will be offered to Charles Babb. Babb, longtime Memphis Southern League manager, would take over in South Bend.
Detroit owner Navin predicts the Detroit Tigers will win the pennant in 1911. He cites the Athletics dope maturing by spring and notes Plank and Bender had strong last seasons but aging limitations. He says Philadelphia cannot win without brilliant pitching.
In Hiawatha Kansas on the prairie near town farmers used automobiles to hunt jack rabbits with racing dogs. Three hundred cars joined in a drag chase sending thousands of rabbits to their end as two cars separated the field and bets were laid on the winner.
The Nationals top in the league were surprised as Company B won two of three games. Indians rolled over the Marions to go 3-0 and posted a high team score of 1,109. Readouts from Y M C A alleys show Broadways beating Buainesas and Blacks defeating Parrys No. 2. Kiefer forfeited to Postoffice five. scores list players with totals across three games.
Los Angeles Nov. 25 In the Santa Monica road races Ted Tetzlaff won the heavy stock car race over 151.506 miles in 2 hours 4 minutes 10.5 seconds, an American road race record. He also won the free for all in 2 hours 49 minutes 59 seconds. Frank Dearborn on a Fiat set a world speed mark on the 8.417 mile loop in 6:28 for 78 mph. Other class winners included Maxwell on a 231 cubic inch light car in 1:42:51 and Duro on a 231-300 cubic inch light car in 1:41:04. Teammate Clarence Smith finished second in the second section. The Apperson, Tsotta, and Fiat entries did not finish.
The western buyer R Wilson of Portland acted for Capt. McCann to take The Bondsman west for breeding after the stallion sold at Madison Square Garden Old Glory sale for 127 blooded horses totaling 99690 pounds and averaging 786 dollars. Over four days fifty five horses brought 243015 dollars averaging 956 each.
Anderson Indiana November 25. Local boxing fans faced disappointment as a planned Thanksgiving night boxing carnival was canceled after the police board issued a special order banning boxing exhibitions permanently.
Buffalo November 25 Frank Gotch the wrestling champion remains favored to keep his title after a handicap bout with Hackenschmidt and Zybyszko Thursday night Hackenschmidt failed to throw Zybyszko twice within an hour nor pin his shoulders to the mat.
In a twilight 20 round bout at Vernon Los Angeles on November 25 Danny Webster defeated Charley White by decision. Referee Charley Eaton called the contest among the poorest exhibitions he ever saw noting Webster fought steadily while White relied on clinching and wrestling tactics. Webster focused on body work and crowding White, who used holds to neutralize his opponent.
Alfie Shrubb the English champion professional distance runner won against Tom Longboat the Indian in a fifteen mile race at Mechanic's hall. Shrubb finished in 1 hour 26 minutes 33 seconds marking a three quarters of a lap margin.
Fire destroyed the Harlem race track stables on Thursday causing about $75,000 in losses. Firemen fought to save the grandstands betting ring and other buildings on the grounds.
Marquette and Notre Dame played to a 5 to 5 tie in Milwaukee with strong Marquette drives in the second half. Notre Dame scored on a fumble by Marquette near its ten yard line after a first quarter pass miscue. Notre Dame failed on its extra point while Marquette executed multiple plunges and passes to reach Notre Dame’s one foot line before a change of possession.
The University of Pennsylvania football team beat Cornell 12 to 6 on Franklin Field. Penn scored with two touchdowns and goals, while Cornell added two goals from placement by quarterback Butler.
Providence report: Brown fought a stubborn Carlisle Indians defense Thursday. Brown scored twice and added a field goal, but Carlisle roared back in the third period to seal a 15 to 6 win. The Indians overwhelmed Brown with decisive drives and held firm in the final minutes.
Rose Poly defeated Bradley Tech from Peoria 42 to 60 on Thanksgiving in Terre Haute Indiana. The Engineers’ star Rose Poly has now scored 137 points this season while opponents total 90. Vanderbilt and Notre Dame were among teams the Engineers faced this year.
Ends from our woolen mill feature suit or overcoat options cut to your measure at 11.75 dollars. S J Singer & Sons advertise from 43 West Washington Street with ready made and tailored options.
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