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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1910
Page
6
Army and Navy elevens faced off in Philadelphia for the fifteenth annual game. A large crowd from Washington, Annapolis, and West Point gathered as automobiles adorned with team colors circulated. Supporters predicted a spectacular contest that would crown the football year.
The American association's annual meeting will convene in Chicago on December 27, announced by President Watkins of Indianapolis. The gathering aims for peace after a tumultuous season, with Chivington’s administration reportedly unopposed and plans for next year including Sullivan the pitcher and various potential deals discussed at the meetings in New York and with the National League.
Minnesota hopes to place at least one player on Walter Camp’s All American team this fall and targets two. Johnny McGovern, the previous year’s All American quarterback, seeks selection again after standout games against Nebraska, Chicago, and Wisconsin. Walker at left tackle is considered another strong candidate, with Sprackling and Howe as rivals.
New York November 26 Jack Johnson world heavyweight champion was arrested Friday afternoon by Martin Sheridan a top athletic figure on a warrant charging him with assaulting Emily Cooper a white woman Johnson calls the charge a frameup Sheridan is a police officer attached to the west side ward Johnson contends the charge is unfounded and part of a frameup
Juarez Mexico November 26 racing season opens with track action at the border venue. Details are scarce due to the fragmented OCR but indicate a start to racing events and local interest.
In Jacksonville at Moncrief park the fifth race ended in a wreck when Jockey Clements riding Tubal was crushed and unconscious. Mon Ami ridden by Jockey McCabe fell over Tubal. McCabe escaped with a bad shaking, Tubal was destroyed with a shattered shoulder. Clements remained unconscious Friday night.
In New York on Friday night at the National Sporting Club Jack Goodman and Young Sammy Smith fought to a draw with no knockdowns reported. The result was generally considered even and evenly contested by observers.
Rochester dispatch reports George Hackenschmidt defeated Maurice De Rix, the Franco-Swiss stopper, in a notable match from the wrestling arena in Rochester on November 26. The result marks Hackenschmidt as the winner in a key bout.
San Francisco reports a boxing elimination bout between Battling Nelson and Owen Moran at Louis Blot’s Highth and Howard arena to decide who challenges Ad Wolgast for the lightweight title. The 133 pound, twenty round bout is set with no interference from Gov. Gillett per promoter Coffroth.
Chicago, Nov 26. Elimination trials planned across the country may pit Billy Papke against a top middleweight when he returns from Australia and England next spring. Candidates include Hugo Kelly, Tony Caponi, Mahoney of Racine, McGoorty of Wisconsin, Frank Klaus, Leo Houck, Jimmy Gardner, Joe Thomas, Frank Mantell, Dan Sullivan, Tim ONeil, the Sullivan twins, Charles Town, and others. If strong matches fail to materialize, questions about the whole system of matchmaking will linger.
Ralph De Palma recalls winning the grand prize race, calling the drive a joyful experience despite a late breakdown. He notes Fiat tires held up for nearly 400 miles at 71 mph and contrasts his endurance with others like Ray Harroun. He also discusses driver temperament and nerves in high speed contests.
James J. Cody Jr. a well known all round athlete, died at his Newton home at age 26 from overtraining. He gained notice as a high jumper and shot putter and was chosen to represent Massachusetts at the national championship in Chicago last summer before his health failed during training.
Edward Smith a pitcher will be manager of the South Bend local club in 1911 and may own the franchise. Annis has given him an option on the club and Smith plans to buy next month. He gains all players on the South Bend reserve list plus Craven and Halt from Grand Rapids.
The American Automobile Association sponsored Mudden, a cross country journey from New York to San Francisco to promote better roads and gather data for a continent spanning route. Ernest L. Ferguson serves as official observer for the party.
Boston Nov 26 The National League club finally obtained the pitcher with the strong left arm Bert? McTigue the ace southpaw twirler whose debut was awaited by fans and officials as the club reshapes its staff for the coming season.
Officials and members of the Western Intercollegiate Basketball Association meet at the Auditorium hotel to set conference schedule and discuss the playing code. Attending are coaches and managers from all big eight colleges including Chicago Illinois Indiana Purdue Minnesota Iowa Wisconsin and Northwestern.
Irvington’s Butler college prepares for six Interclass league games at 7 30 p m in Butler gymnasium with veterans Thomas Daniels Sparks Marsh Hinman and Pavey. They face top state rivals Notre Dame DePauw Wabash Indiana Purdue and Rose Poly, with home games likely at Shortridge or the Y M C A gym.
Billy Dunning of Millinocket a heavyweight who once drew with world champion Jack Johnson in a ten round bout is dead in Presque Isle after being knocked out by Jack Leon of Bangor. An autopsy by Coroner Moores of Ashland was held to determine the cause of death. Local boxing followers say Dunning was in poor condition and should not have fought.
Bloomington Indiana November 26 An attack of grip kept Coach Jimmy Sheldon of the Indiana university football team from joining a hunting trip with friends this county Saturday and forced the popular coach to return to his Chicago home He could not say now whether he will return to Indiana next fall to coach the team until he reaches Chicago and learns if he can leave his interests there He promised the athletic committee a definite answer by the first of the year.
President Comiskey is expected to announce training trip plans after Saturday meetings. Ted Sullivan scouted locations and returned from Mantel Wells, with Mantel Wells cited as the likely early spring training site for the team.
George McQuillen former Philadelphia National League pitcher and recent exchange participant between Cincinnati and Philadelphia clubs has arrived in Hot Springs and will play under Clark Griffith next season.
Soccer opened at Purdue on Friday afternoon with two teams playing for about an hour on Stuart field. If the sport proves popular, arrangements will be made to put it into the field next season.
Chicago authorities say indictments were returned against Oscar Dobbs George Johnson Frank Hitchcock John Heinen and Frank Lewis for conducting prize fights near Chicago marking a shift from misdemeanor to felony charges and dimming hopes of reviving the sport in the state.
In Indianapolis bowling action the Crescents defeated the North Sides and the Sports toppled the Imperials last night. Berner led the Crescents with a 251 high game, while Fields claimed the Walker weekly prize. Other matches saw the Half Centurys sweep Korn Krackers, the Keystones over Washingtons, and Blacks besting Ayres in the Business league with Y M C A Alleys hosting the scores.
A whimsical verse about Horatio Hilo rising from street baseball to a major league team. He shines in the sun field, attracts eastern scouts in June, and becomes captain before a dramatic salary offer leads to his dismissal by a former chief. The poem blends sport and fate with playful language.
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