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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1900
Page
8
In a windy second tier football clash Butler holds off DePauw 5 to 4 after Star France kicks a 30 yard drop goal. Butler dominates in the second half with two touchdowns, while DePauw battles rough play and persistent defense amid twilight and fading wind.
A roundup from Lima and surrounding towns reports Notre Dame defeating Chicago physicians 5 to 0, Shortridge over Howe 11 to 0 in Indiana, several high school results including Anderson, Columbus, and Huntington alumni games, and scores from collegiate teams such as Chicago over Michigan 15 to 6 and Stanford over California 5 to 0. The piece also notes a park flood delaying a Duquesne-Villanova contest and a chaotic scene at Kokomo with a gun before crowds reassembled. It closes with yacht and horse sale mentions including the America defender and high sale totals.
The report notes Axtell’s bid by a syndicate at 14 700 dollars, McQuade winning four Newport races to close the season, Eddie Gardner defeating Marty McCue in Wheeling over 20 rounds, Crescent City racing in New Orleans drawing a large crowd, Art Simmons stopping Joe Leonard in Erie, and Dave Barry knocking out Eddie Burns in one round at Youngstown.
New York on November 20 reports Paul Pons the 440 pound French wrestler will meet Paul Piening the 170 pound local contender in a Graeco Roman bout Friday night. Pons marks his first appearance in the United States and stands six feet five inches tall while Piening expresses confidence after showing notable ability.
Preston Todd, 25, halfback for the Kensington locals, died after a Thursday football scrimmage against West Pullman high school. He collapsed following a rush near the center. Another player, Thomas Kelly, 18, was thrown and may die from injuries.
Tom Carroll of Chicago defeats Charlie Smith of Indianapolis in round four at the Maywood Athletic Club event. The bout concludes quickly after a strong exchange.
Chris Zimmerman backed Carroll and West Stout supported Smith in a ten round fight judged by Referee John Bumfrey. About 40 attendees watched as Carroll earned the majority of the gate with a 75 percent share while Smith took 25 percent. Zimmerman and Stout kept time as the fighters pledged clean sportsmanship and a post fight cock fight finale was rumored.
The records show teams like Merchants Maroons and Blue Labels contending in a dense card of games. Merchants won a 63 to 49 tiebreaker over the Maroons after the second Marchants Maroons clash, while Blue Labels underperformed compared with earlier pace.
Police sergeant Corrigan attracted spectators at Washington Park on Thursday after setting a sprint record. A mob of students without line badges ran the field and all but one were corralled as Corrigan gave chase, finally dislodging the fugitive who wore DePauw yellow.
Washington November 30 The house committee on military affairs releases the war department draft for army reorganization. It sets a maximum army size of 6 766 thousand with the president allowed to reduce to 58 924 at any time. Secretary Rest endorses the bill.
A film in a moving picture machine ignited cotton batting causing smoke fill and a stampede. Patrons escaped through emergency double doors jammed by bolts and a large box, both blocking exits. After the crowd cleared, the show resumed.
Attorney General Taylor is expected to request a rehearing of the Roby case. The move aims to obtain further review of the court’s decision and clarify legal questions raised in the prior ruling.
Washington November 30 The funeral for Rear Admiral McNair who died Wednesday will be held Saturday Admiral Dewey will be among the honorary pallbearers
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