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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1910
Page
6
Magee paced the field as Willow topped the national event, with Wagner finishing 11 points behind Crandall and Goode in a sequence of tight contests where several players hit better at the plate than Magee.
Philadelphia star Magee leads league batters with .831 mark and .320 average while Goode and Crandall post high hits in 1910. Weeklong wrestling trust scheme touted as Big Business as Hackenschmidt and Gotch potential world title draw loom in Indianapolis and Chicago.
Annapolis reports surgeon D A Murphy will perform an x ray on quarterback Ingram Lowell after a rib fracture in the Army Navy game. The team’s star played on despite the injury and was later believed not to risk lung puncture, with Lowell resting in Philadelphia before rejoining cadets.
President Thomas Chivington of the American association and George Tebeau owner of the Kansas City team spent Saturday night in Indianapolis visiting President Watkins of the local club. Chivington has been assured of re election to the presidency and is happy.
The schedule lists matches this week at the Board of Trade Billiard Parlors. Monday features W. C. Nusbaum versus Warren Nusbaum, while Tuesday shows Carpenter versus Sands.
Milwaukee Wis Nov 28 Marquette university adopts a football policy to meet conference eligibility rules. The plan aims to arrange games with conference teams by offering to play under the essential eligibility provisions. The 1910 squad would not be barred and Marquette seeks Minnesota and Wisconsin for 1911.
New Orleans November 28. A Havana letter shows Cuban interest under new football rules and proposes a carnival of games in Havana during and after holidays. Only American colleges are sought with talks under way with Illinois Ole Miss Louisiana and other southern and northern teams.
Lexington report says former Lexington Blue Grass shortstop Jimmy Viox, drafted by the Chicago Nationals and sold to Louisville, refused to sign Louisville’s contract and declares he has quit baseball for good.
Eddie Wheeler who piloted the South Bend team to the Central League pennant last season has accepted a secretarial post in Terre Haute Indiana. The move confirms Wheeler will remain in baseball administration while aiding the local club. The announcement came amid turnover in the league and speculation over Wheeler's exact duties with the Terre Haute organization.
In San Francisco and Los Angeles promoters push for a Moran versus Wolgast lightweight title fight. Wolgast demands a 12500 guarantee and referee control, Moran’s camp rejects, noting risks to the match. Moran plans eastern engagements while Coffroth reports a 9130 attendance and split receipts of 13130 with Moran at 3275, Nelson at 5240, Coffroth 4585.
Boston readers note coaches and players of New England college teams expect football rules to endure with minor tweaks. The season showed growing appeal and fewer injuries overall, with a single fatality in Winsted, Connecticut. Trainers Donovan and Dr Nicholls of Harvard identify twisted knees as the most common ailment.
Fargo North Dakota reports Miss Ethel Haig of Marion Indiana won the grand prize in a Fargo rink skating contest last week. She was named the most graceful woman skater and received a three dollar pocketbook. Haig recently moved to Fargo from Marion once a hub of professional roller polo activities.
Chicago November reports that heavyweight champion Jack Johnson will return home Monday to begin a rest cure after a nervous collapse. Johnson says media reports overstated the incident but plans to rest until July and then resume his theatrical tour.
Detroit baseball team defeats Cuban opponents in Havana with strong pitching and timely hitting. Bendgeg O Ne delivers standout performance aiding the win. Local coverage highlights the Tigers' offensive surge and defensive plays shaping the result.
New York sports writers name early All American picks across Yale Harvard Penn Navy and Princeton with Kilpatrick Sprackling Mercer Wendell among unanimous choices. Walter Camp has not yet released his selections.
Butler college considers forming an interclass soccer league and scheduling a match with Purdue as a curtain raiser to rugby. Faculty athletic committee discussed football plans for 1911 and noted growing student interest in the English game despite poor football finances this season.
Portland news reports Mabel Hite wife of Mike Donlin former New York Giants captain has purchased an apple orchard in Chehalis country. During the off vaudeville season Donlin will help with fielding pippins russets and northern spies as well as Baldwins winesaps and Ben Davis. Fellow baseball figures Fielder Jones Billy Sullivan and Doc White have invested their savings in orchards and Mike suggested the Hite Donlin duo do likewise.
Reports from South Bend Indiana say Ed Smith, set to manage the club next year, is courting Lee Tannehill of the Chicago American League team. Tannehill’s future with the Cubs remains uncertain as plans unfold for the 1941 season.
Greenfield high earns all state recognition with Bennett at quarterback and Rhue at guard. Under Bennett’s captaincy the team thrives and boasts a strong offense and defense. The Greenfield squad has defeated Greenwood 7 0 and posted multiple shutouts, listing players Arnold Morrison Milligan Manion McGaughey Barnard Rhue Bennett Tapscott Wheeler Oxer among starters.
The eleventh International American bowling congress tournament will be held in St. Louis Jan. 21 to Feb. 6, 1911. Entries close Jan. 6. Estimates show at least 425 five man teams, 1,100 two man teams, and 2,200 individuals competing for at least $25,000 in cash prizes and eight diamond medals plus one diamond medal from A. L. Langtry.
James F Boyle, formerly a pitcher at Indiana University who graduated in 1905 and practiced law in Indianapolis, has been elected to the Minnesota legislature.
Ralph Glaze a pitcher for Indianapolis for the past two seasons has been sold to Montreal of the Eastern league. Glaze plans to quit baseball amid concerns his arm was effectively gone last season.
Monday boxing events list bouts in New York and across several states including Patsy Brannigan versus Kid Hogan in Tarrennesville and O'Kelly versus Hack Griffin in Syracuse. Additional shows span Jeffersonville, Springfield, Memphis, Peoria, Philadelphia, Pittsburg, and more with notable matchups and weekend plans.
Los Angeles to host dirt track meets on December 10 and 11 featuring Barney Oldfield, the outlaw racer. The Pacific Coast Motor Racing Association, formed with Oldfield, has leased Ascot track to convert it into a dirt course for outlaw events after Oldfield was ordered out of the motordrome by a New York AA A representative, delaying the opening race.
Ann Arbor reports from Chicago claim the Maroons policy at the meeting and a pro conference sentiment among students and faculty. Michigan plans no reconciling moves this year, citing offensive interference from Chicago and Minnesota tensions, with no representative to the conference meeting next Saturday.
Urbana Illinois November 28 The harmony that helped Illinois football win every game and keep the goal line intact may fade as rival ambitions for captaincy surface A choice was thought to rest between Otto Seiler and Bull Roberts but reports say Kid Lyons the crack end is also being groomed for the post
Chicago reports Western intercollegiate association actions to number players, empower officials to penalize for noisy crowds, and raise fouls to four disqualifications. New bidding to leave the floor was approved, with Dr. Joseph Raycroft re-elected president and L J Cooke secretary treasurer. schedules list Purdue Indiana and Wisconsin games through March.
Announcement from Lexington Kentucky reports the engagement of Miss Allie Wilkerson daughter of Mr and Mrs M F Wilkerson of Clay Mill road to Richard Spurr Webb captain and star athlete of the State university football team. The couple plan to marry next month.
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