Badgers and Maroons Teed Up in Urbana Contests
The East coast schedule features IT Badgers versus Maroons in Urbana with Rose facing DePauw in a separate matchup. Contests set to determine early standings in the region.
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1910
Page
8
The East coast schedule features IT Badgers versus Maroons in Urbana with Rose facing DePauw in a separate matchup. Contests set to determine early standings in the region.
A reader compiled a slate of matchups with sites: Millikan versus Indiana at Bloomington. Chicago versus Illinois at Urbana. Rose against DePauw at Greencastle. Michigan versus Michigan Aggies at Ann Arbor. Minnesota versus Nebraska at Minneapolis. Dartmouth versus Vermont at Hanover. Harvard versus Amherst at Cambridge. Princeton versus Lafayette at Princeton. Swarthmore versus Rutgers at New Brunswick. Tufts against Maine at Orono. Pennsylvania versus Brown at Providence. Yale versus Army at West Point. Fordham versus Cornell at Ithaca.
By Joe Kelly Indiana University and Illinois University teams prepare for a crucial Midwest showdown in Hana as Wisconsin and Notre Dame look to influence the Western championship race. Wisconsin owner Barry recovers Badgers while Indiana fans anticipate a tough contest at Washington Park on October 22.
In Chicago on October 14 semi finals in the national women’s golf championship were set to be decided Friday at the Homewood links. Miss Campbell, the defending champion, meets Miss Harvey with Hyde of New York facing Mrs. Martin of unspecified club. Vida Fiewellyn of LaGrange and Ruth Saymon of Hinsdale were eliminated in earlier rounds. Finals begin Saturday at 10:30 am to accommodate arrival by morning train.
In Savannah on October 14 the Savannah delegation met with the executive committee of the automobile club and city county railroads and military to plan the grand prize and light car races for November 12. A grand stand 5,300 feet long will be erected as tall as safely possible. Blocks of seats have been sold by New York parties and many inquiries have been received. Reservations for mag space for automobiles have been made and rail access requested to start operations.
Mana k of the Athletics said it is a long shot he can play in the world series after being hurt Tuesday. He noted Rube will be missed in batting and defense as the team faces Chicago. The All-stars series has cost him much, but the team vows to press on.
John P. McCarver of Indianapolis died in Bloomington Illinois hospital Thursday evening from injuries suffered in a motorcycle race at El Paso Illinois. Fred Heffley of Terre Haute remained unconscious and Fred Brockins of Peoria broke a kneecap. McCarver, 21, managed the motorcycle department for Hearsey Willis, unmarried, living with his parents at 809 Dawson street. He was an experienced rider in endurance and speed events.
Oct 14 news cites a $77,500 pool by stock exchange members given to J. B. Hallinger to bet on the Cubs in the World Series opener in Philadelphia. Hallinger plans multiple bets including Cubs winning game one at 7 to 5, Cubs winning four of five at 7 to 10, and Cubs winning the series in six at even money.
The Splits defeated the McCabes No. 1 three games in the Washington bowling league on Thursday night. Korn Krackers beat McCabes No. 2 two games. Wheeler of the Korn Krackers rolled 224 and E. Prange of the Splits 212 at Washington Alleys.
National League standings show Giants 41 to 8 over St Louis and Chicago. Cleveland defeats Cincinnati 5 to 3 in the Ohio series. New York Champions in the series with Giants 55 Highlanders 2 Philadelphia 2 in All Star action.
A Friday state secondary championship elimination contest pits Thomas College against Wabash with Butler crippled and Butler’s captain hopeful. Coach McKay expects a tight, low scoring battle as fans pack Crawfordsville and trick plays are drilled in anticipation. Captains Thomas and Lambert lead their squads in a tense showdown with officials from Earlham Michigan O S U Indiana.
New York prepares for a pivotal city championship game as Wiltse and Vaughan square off in place of Mathewson and Ford. Giants lead after a 5 1 victory, attendance and receipts expected to rise, while Polo Grounds crowd and gate figures spark debate. Friday's game promises another pitching duel.
DePauw captain Overman is badly injured in Thursday practice with a sprained ankle and torn ligaments in the right leg. He will miss the Saturday Rose Poly game and may be unable for the Wabash contest October 22, weakening the team’s chances.
New York fight followers await Tuesday night for the first chance to see Powell versus Marto in the ring. The October 14 report notes anticipation in the boxing scene as fans look for Lew Powell in action.
At Lexington Kentucky the Kentucky Trotting Horse Breeders Association fall meeting produced three world records. The Harvester son of Walnut Hall and Botelel driven by Ed Geers lowered the two mile mark to 4 15 4 seconds after pacing first mile without a pacemaker and a thor oughbred pacemaker assisted the second mile. Aileen Wilson set pacing wagon records with a half mile in 4.04 4 seconds in Boston owner John W Coakley. Walnut Hall farm cup race saw Joan break four year old records with heat times 2 05, 2 05 4, and 2 04 . overall 2 05 4 for the mile.
Frank Klaus of Pittsburg and Eddie McGoorty of Oshkosh are set for a ten round middleweight bout in Milwaukee on Friday. The winner will be positioned for a possible title try at Stanley.
Kid Saylor of Indianapolis and Johnny Willetts of Philadelphia battled six hot rounds in Pittsburg. Neither could claim a clear decision, as Saylor boxed the heavier Willetts to a stalemate. Critics noted Saylor delayed action, relying on countering while Willetts led and swung.
St Louis report notes preliminary arrangements for an international tournament with entries for an A B C type play closing January 1. Local organizers invite participation from schools and clubs across the Midwest.
Chicago October 14 President Johnson warned Jack O Connor manager of the St Louis Browns that if he does not file a full report of Sundays games within twenty four hours his days in baseball will be numbered Corrigan Browns third baseman has not appeared Johnson set a noon deadline to avoid suspension The Detroit report shows Ty Cobb won the prize automobile over Larry Lajoie though the outcome may not affect the inquiry Johnson will not declare official results until all scores are in and calculated The auto maker who offered the car for Cobb and Lajoie competition asked to present both machines Johnson declined until the inquiry ends
The Manual Training High School tennis tournament opens Friday afternoon with games slated on the Brokeside courts.
Bloomington Ind Oct 1 Great preparations are under way for the Indiana University football trip to Indianapolis to face Wisconsin on Oct 22 A marching band Thirty Pieces and a twenty man drum corps will accompany the team at the university expense Three yell practices will revive the long dormant Indiana bowling host Yelling will be led by two Indianapolis graduates Herbert Welch and Maurice Judd Coach Jimmy Sheldon will miss the Bloomington delegation to Milliken game and Captain Berndt is kept from the Milliken match due to a shoulder injury Bock will start in place of Berndt against Milliken with Berndt sidelined from scrimmages this week.
A ten round scheduled match in Richmond Indiana on October 26 pairs Jack Dillon of Indianapolis against Kid Burns of Canada with both boxers aiming for victory in front of local fans.
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