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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1910
Page
6
Chicago reports Jack Johnson, heavyweight champ, declared physically perfect by Dr. C W K Briggs after thorough tests. Johnson, returning from the East, showed no nervous or organic weakness and plans a West Coast theater tour starting January.
New York Nov 20 The National League plans no opposition to re electing Thomas J Lynch as president at the December 13 meeting at Hotel Breslin His term may be extended to three years while several magnates privately favor retaining him Brush Herrmann Dreyfuss and Harris are known to back Lynch and opposition appears unlikely.
Jose R. Capablanca, Cuban chess wizard, faced 27 boards at the Chicago chess and checker club rooms and scored 22 wins, 2 draws, 3 losses. The result stands as the best score against him on this trip and matches Chicago's record from last year against a stronger lineup.
Chicago White Sox will hold spring training in Mineral Wells Texas instead of California this year. President Comiskey announced the plan after the town earned its place on the baseball map through local support and broadcasting interest.
Providence R I Nov 20 William B Sprackling of Cleveland Ohio the All American quarterback was scheduled to be elected captain of the Brown varsity football team for 1911 TuesdayCerne.
Local lightweight king Saylor signs to box Ray Temple of Milwaukee at Logansport athletic club on December 8. They will weigh 120 pounds for a ten round contest with other lesser bouts expected as curtain raisers. Saylor, fresh from Stanford Kentucky rest, aims for a strong showing under promoter Mulherm in Milwaukee.
Chicago November 29 Coach Stagg of the University of Chicago denies reports that he tried to pressure Minnesota regarding Michigan’s stance toward the Western Conference. He says Chicago would not oppose Michigan’s return if the Wolverines rejoin and notes that Michigan was granted extra time when the conference formed. Stagg insists there is goodwill and rejects rumors of attempting to dictate conference policy or Minnesota’s actions.
Sheriff Carr arrested six principals in a Monday night event at Claysburg baseball grounds near this city under Tricity athletic club management. Bonds were set at 200 dollars each. arraignment scheduled for Wednesday. First bout featured Jerry Dalton of Indianapolis against Kid Turney of Louisville. other principals were lightweight class rivals. Bouts described as tame with a small crowd present.
Rushville cue artists gather for a month long handicap billiards tournament at the Social clubhouse. Eleven players contest for the title, among them Rich Reed Gates Sexton Dr J C Sexton George Hackenschmidt known as the Russian lion who plans a post tournament challenge to Frank Gotch in wrestling and promotes the championship build up. Hackenschmidt says rules will be observed and claims he can defeat Gotch on the Iowa farmer.
Curly Gerbart of Detroit collapsed unconscious after a ten round match with Lima local Jack McHenry at the Allen Athletic Club. He died the next day as reports said he led early rounds but faded under McHenry’s punches. Officials noted Gerbart appeared inadequately trained.
In Philadelphia on Monday night Willie Hoppe beat Joseph Mayer 400 to 228 in the first block of a handicap match. The contest sets Hoppe to 1,200 while Mayer has 800 at 18.1. Hoppe’s best runs were 89 and 64, with an average of 1126-34. Mayer’s high runs reached 34 and 28, averaging 824-30.
William Diddel, newly appointed basketball coach at Butler, began work Tuesday preparing to issue his official call for the team and overseeing repairs at the school gym. New baskets are being installed and the floor is being prepared for faster play.
One of the most interesting publications from automobile manufacturers in this city this season is the new catalogue issued by the Premier motor manufacturing company of Indianapolis. It is of ample size and handsomely printed.
Joe Hefferman of West Philadelphia defeated Frank Loughrey of Manayunk in a fast rough windup at the West End Athletic Club. The bout featured toe to toe slugging and drew a large crowd.
A Detroit baseball team defeated the Tigers on Monday in a low scoring game. The home club struggled at the plate while the visitors capitalized on timely hits and solid pitching to secure the victory.
Foreign riders set up racing bikes and loosen legs as six day bicycle race at Madison Square Garden nears. Practice began Tuesday in Newark New Jersey ahead of the December 4 start and December 9 finish.
Frank Gotch plans to defend his wrestling title next April against the season's top challenger. He hinted at Hackenschmidt Mahmout or Zybyszco as potential rivals and weighed in at about 214 pounds. He favors Mahmout as the clever foreigner and suggested the Turk may challenge Hackenschmidt, with Gotch ready to face the Russian Lion again if needed.
Clark, coach of Rose Poly football, a former Shortridge High star and Indiana all western halfback, leaves Wednesday for Seattle to seek his fortune in the far west. He will quit athletics and enter business, prospecting in Seattle, Portland and Vancouver with several propositions in view. Rose Poly squad honored him with a dinner and a gold watch before departure.
In Champaign Illinois on November 29 it was revealed a bribe offering Otto Seiler the Illinois star quarterback the captaincy was made in exchange for him joining a senior society. The bribe was refused and university senior society members will have a free dinner Tuesday night.
Bloomington Ind Nov 29 Dr C P Hutchins head of physical training at IU has secured an assistant James A Kase of Danville Pa college to oversee all floor work in the men s gymnasium.
In the Manual training league games on Monday the Blacks beat the Purples 7 to 6. The Whites defeated the Greens 18 to 14. The Reds won against the Browns.
Tony Caponi and Eddie McGoorty will clash in a ten round bout in Oshkosh Wisconsin on Thursday night. The card also features six round bouts with Ed Mudd vs Jack Bennett and Kid Smith vs Diddy Dubois.
Nusbaum, listed as a 300 point performer, finished second to Warren, a 175 cué artist, in a Monday race reported by the newspaper.
Springfield C Nov 29 Jack Dillon of Indianapolis won a twenty round decision over Kid Brown of Chicago. Dillon dominated but Brown avoided the count, clinching often and taking a brutal beating with few head shots landing. No knockdowns occurred and the 15th round bell saved Brown. Preliminary Kiefel plus Myers ended in a draw with several knockdowns and close exchanges.
In the Manufacturers' bowling league the National Autos and Overlands remain tied after losses by the Premiers to the Overlands. Scores show heavy action across Marion Alleys and Turner Alleys with multiple bowlers posting high totals as teams like Parrys Amertine Cans and Roberts Parke also feature in recent results.
Notre Dame Indiana November 29 coach Maris called for basketball hopefuls as preliminary tryouts set for Tuesday afternoon. Three veterans return including Dud Moloney Laz Fish and guard Ulatowski who developed greatly last season.
New York November 24 Tommy Murphy regains favor with Harlem fans after defeating Willie Beecher the East Side whirlwind last night in a notable boxing bout.
Chicago reports the once famous lightweight Young Griffo released from Bridewell. He plans vaudeville work with Australian lightweight Charlie Griffen, hoping to raise funds to return to Australia where relatives remain. Supportive figures Matthew Bugzpatrick and Lee Kressner aided the release.
Minneapolis announces purchase of pitcher Rube Waddell from St Louis American after season ends. Waddell had played for Newark this year and was returned to St Louis.
Lieut F D Berrian head coach of the Naval academy football eleven says the annual Army and Navy game next year will likely be played in New York rather than Franklin field Philadelphia as previously planned.
In Denver Conn on Thanksgiving day the Manual Training High School captains agreed to a boxing duel to avenge a football defeat by East Denver. Nearly 500 onlookers scattered when police arrived to halt the planned melee at Cheeseman Park Monday night.
Indiana university athletic director P Hutchins proposes a ten district system to crown a state basketball champion. District winners would play in Bloomington under fraternity-hosted hospitality with hosting decisions by lots.
Patsy Brannigan fought Kid Hogan from the Point district in a six round mill Monday night in Pittsburg. Hogan challenged Brannigan and gave the champion plenty of trouble, though Brannigan likely earned the decision on points if one had been awarded.
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