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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1903
Page
11
In a rough finish Marion surged to victory as the Indians squandered a late lead. The Richmond squad faltered in the final period allowing Elwood champions to pull away. Western League standings show recent results and team records.
The Indianapolis polo team showed speed early but faded in the third period as Marion seized the lead and held on for a 6 to 5 victory at the Audi torium before the season’s largest crowd. Pierce and McGillivray starred for Indianapolis while Lewis and Bannon anchored Marion’s defense.
In Wood, Indiana, Richmond and Elwood fielded patched up sides after injuries. Elwood center out, Knowlton from Eastern subs on for first period. O'Malley and Spencer rotated centers. Elwood led 2 1 at the finish with Richmond bowing 1. Referee Moran. Attendance 1300.
Indianapolis dispatch reports that Thomas Connelly the East Indiana referee is unlikely to work in the West this winter due to high fees. Secretary David Durbin seeks alternatives and is negotiating replacements, aiming to arrange immediate delivery of the orchestrion for the Elwood rink. Durbin travels to Ton today and returns by Friday.
Kokomo wins 7 to 3 over Logansport in a Central League game. Strong defense by Logansport but Kokomo’s attack, led by Olle Purcell and Cunningham, breaks through in each period. Attendance around 1,300 as Kokomo seals victory in the last period.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal from Danville Kentucky reports a close polo game. Terre Haute led after two periods and pulled away in the final frame to win 9 to 7 over Danville. Individual names include Hipson Campbell Turner Freeman Whipple with stops by Hi 37 and Sutherland 39 and an attendance of about 2 000.
The Habichs edged the Tish-I-Mingos 7 to 1 in a high tempo Commercial League match. Darby and Frost starred for Habichs with six and seven goals combined, aided by Varin’s neat passing. lineups noted Gardner Kenworthy and others in a swift, score-heavy contest.
Hendricks Johnston, badly hurt in the October Big Four wreck, came back to Purdue on December 8 but remains affected and will miss work for weeks. Most other football players injured in the wreck have returned to campus, with several seniors expected to graduate after tutoring to make up missed work.
In Washington on December 8 a Criminal Court jury found John W. Burley guilty of rape and prescribed the death penalty. The victim was Adelene Turner, aged 26, a year-declared. This marks the instance of penalty fixed for such crimes in the District.
The Social Turners under Captain Max Emmerich plan city championship bids with a fast roster coached by Hugo Fischer. They schedule December games against Butler College at Butler, Y M C A, Shortridge at German House, and a January match with Manual Training High School, with a possible Purdue game in the works.
Shortridge girls triumph 18 to 7 over alumnae in German House gymnasium yesterday afternoon. Key plays by Ruth Maxwell Alma Krause and Rachel Baker propel the Shortridge five as 150 spectators cheer. Referee Hester. Umpire Pritchett. Halves of 15 minutes.
The Second Manual Training High School basketball team impressed in a YMCA practice game, losing 3 to 14 to the first team after one 35 minute period. White and Guedel starred for the second team while Captain Bohnstadt and Spohr led the first five. The squad lists Dow Ayers Cook Spohr Diddle Guedel Cullen and Captain Bohnstadt, with planned changes once Diddle heals.
Bloomington Indiana December reports that IU may drop basketball this year due to shared gym space with chapel auditorium and athletics. Players are eager to compete and a series of interclass games could influence scheduling and the effort to arrange practice and a college schedule.
Captain Claire Peck led Purdue basketball in a first regular practice with substitutes. The five top candidates lined up in a fast scrimmage with Peck and Hirsch at forward, Faulkner and Caldwell at guard, and Mueller at center. Peck aims to have the team in fine condition before the first game after vacation.
In Ithaca today the Greek steamer Pyloros collided with the Assos. The Pyloros is partly submerged and fifty passengers are drowned.
The Indianapolis Bowling Association was organized at Marion Club. Thirteen clubs joined, five more to join. Charles A. Bookwalter elected president, with L G Buddenbaum and Henry Dollman as vice presidents, Frank Westcott as secretary, Thomas Wynne as treasurer. Members include Columbias Royals Pud Nos Reliances Deweys All-Stars North Sides Crescents Ko-We-Bas Marotts Nationals Turners Washingtons. Five pending members: News Marions Alcazars Kahns Imperials.
The Eli Lilly team still leads the Drug gists' League by a very narrow margin. The Lillys lost four of six games last night to the Kieferettes, who are their nearest opponents. The White Elephants won five of six from the Y B team. Blair of Lilly rolled a 202 for the series.
Dayton December 8. Executive committee clarifies eligibility for American Bowling Congress contests at Cleveland February 8 to 13. Any club or bowler may enter if they follow congress rules, but only affiliated clubs voice input. Tonight's Independent League games feature Prospects vs Alcazars, Rinky Dinks vs Reliance, Deweys vs Pud Nos, Royals vs Ramblers.
San Francisco reports a disqualification at Oakland where E M Brat tain, favored in the fifth race, interfered with Martinmas near the finish and was placed last. Weather fine and track fast, with detailed race summaries and Oakland entries listed for ease.
New York December 8 The National League and American Association of Professional Baseball Clubs re elected Harry C Pulliam unanimously as president for the coming year At the first session various executives from Boston Chicago Pittsburg Brooklyn New York St Louis Philadelphia and Cincinnati discussed plans for trades and player exchanges The league reaffirmed the foul strike rule and will study constitution changes to align with a new national agreement The pennant for last year was awarded to the Pittsburgh Club and future meetings will cover rules and league relations toward the American League.
In Chicago on December 8, managers of the Three I League agreed no new teams join next season and no existing clubs leave. Rockford was rumored to be dropped for Peoria, but officials denied it. a tied vote kept Rockford in the circuit. The league plans five umpires, with one on reserve, assignments to the new president, and candidates include Mesmer and Fred Keiffer.
The Indianapolis Racing Association plans its annual meeting at the Grand Hotel on December 17 to decide on two race meetings in Indianapolis next year. Proposals include a July 4 exclusive running meet with purses from 20 to 500 dollars and a Derby at 1,500 dollars, plus a harness meet around August 9 with stakes 1,000 to 2,000 dollars and purses 500. Lou Dillon or Dan Patch may be secured for a record trial.
A Chicago report claims an alleged plan to dynamite the county jail and free four bandits Neidermeyer Van Dine Marx and Roeski. A friend of Niedermeier said the blast was set for 8 o clock with plainclothes officers surrounding the building, but nothing occurred.
Benny Yanger of Chicago defeated Hughey Murphy of Boston by knockout in the third round of a six round bout. Yanger wore Murphy down with stomach blows in the first two rounds and finished with a jaw blows assault in the third, delivering a clear victory in Chicago tonight.
Bob Fitzsimmons arrives in New York from Chicago insisting he has not retired from boxing and may fight Jim Corbett next if the opportunity arises. He reports good health aside from bandaged hands and plans X rays and treatment before pursuing a match. Meanwhile Chicago sports circles question Corbett’s reluctance citing age and prior refusals.
Samuel Langford from Cambridge defeated Joe Gans of Baltimore in a fifteen round match at the Criterion Athletic Club in Boston. Langford won the decision but did not earn the world light heavyweight title due to carrying two pounds over the limit.
Philadelphia fighter Jack O Brien and Hugo Kelly were matched for twenty rounds at the West End Athletic Club in St Louis later this month. Tommy Ryan trains Kelly. In San Francisco betting favors Jack Johnson to beat Sandy Ferguson Friday night. Ferguson is heavier but Johnson favored at two to one. In St Paul Minnesota rumors say Bob may become Minnesota football trainer and Fitzsimmons athletic director.
Representatives of the City Basketball League re elected Will Hardin of the Y M C A as manager and Reeves as assistant manager. All league games will be played in the Y M C A gymnasium instead of the Auditorium to avoid high rink fees. The Y M C A will supply two trophies for the league.
Four favorites won at Crescent City track with two at odds-on as heavy betting backed Big Ben and Raih land. Track was tame after a light shower, horses arriving from Bennings, entries listed for Wednesday races with times and odds.
Poolroom proprietors in New York form a club to imitate the Metropolitan Turf Association and regulate rooms and defend against raids. The group will manage telephonic services for members and bar telegraph race results from unvetted rooms. They also resolved none will bet San Francisco races due to prior losses.
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