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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1903
Page
11
In Richmond Indiana, Marion defeats Richmond 66 to 65 after overtime. The game featured five tied scores and a fast finish, with Marion pulling ahead in the extra period as the crowd watched a highly competitive Western League matchup on Richmond’s court.
Fort Wayne defeated Terre Haute 5 to 1 in a Central League game marked by rough play and only two fouls called. Large crowd, strongest of the season, witnessed the action with Wayne and Terre Haute each fielding strong lineups before officials led by referee Mack. Attendance noted in Indianapolis Journal.
Barclay continued in Madison Square Garden six day bicycle race despite a broken rib and other injuries. He rode nearly four hours before retiring at 6:30 PM, carried to his quarters as his helpers reported large doses of dope given to him during the event. Remaining teams dwindled to twelve as others gripped the effort amid fatigue and strain.
The National League decided to extend the season to 154 games per club with the aim of spacing postponed games. A 3 member schedule committee and several rules and constitution committees were named. Opening date set for around April 15 and closing about October 10.
Peoria officials received a Central League offer to replace Grand Rapids Michigan with a Peoria franchise. A reply indicated acceptance once arrangements are completed.
Memphis Tenn December 9 Secretary Mac Farlan of the Memphis Jockey Club tonight announced the spring meeting stakes for 1944 Ten stakes close January 2 with eight to be decided next year and two the Tennessee Derby and Tennessee Oaks to be run in 15 No purses under 00 but overall values and added money increase Oaks and Peabody cups valued at 500 awarded to winners List of stakes includes Tennessee Derby nine furlongs value , Tennessee one mile for a Stakes five furlongs value 4000 Gaston Hotel stakes four furlongs 2300 Ardelle stakes four furlongs 220 Hotel Gayoso stakes one mile 2000 Montgomery a value 5200 mile and a sixteenth 3080 olnenese Ten Brewing Compu selling stakes seven furlongs 300 Cotton Steeplechase stakes about two miles 2700
Marion Indiana announces new officers for the Marion Driving Association including Wilson Addington as president and John Pierce as first vice president. The race meet will run the week starting July 19 with plans for larger stalls and seating to accommodate patrons.
Lincoln Nebraska December 9 Walter Booth Nebraska University football coach has traveled to Princeton New Jersey to arrange a game between Nebraska and Princeton on neutral grounds next fall.
No permit secured for the ten round boxing match between Jack O Keefe and Gus Gardner. The bout slated for Grand Rapids was canceled as management could not obtain authorization. Negotiations target Watita League show under same weights. Potential O Keefe vs Martin Cannole and Buddy Ryan matchup discussed. Ryan weighs 135 pounds and would fight if needed. Henry Fagin trains for his contest to close Kingston Social Club show. The card promises a mix of skill and power with a likely hard hitting finish.
San Francisco dispatch reports Johnson, a Black challenger, will confront Jeffries immediately after the Ferguson bout and compel him to make a decisive public stance.
New York December 9 The buyer A S Cochran is Alexander Smith Cochran heir to Warren B Smith’s fortune. He plans a large racing establishment and has purchased horses at recent Tennessee sales. Many purchases are entered by breeders for future rich stakes.
New York Dec 9 Organization of the New York Public School Athletic League has just been perfected and a series of public games has been arranged for Madison Square Garden Dec 9. The league aims at promoting athletics along proper lines among public school attendants.
John H Rankin the architect visits the city to inspect the federal building project. He cites contractor delays from strikes and material shortages but says north front work will start soon with a heavy stone cornice to be installed. Rankin also disagrees with a local committee on monument placement, favoring a terrace site on the south side.
The Board of Health acknowledges unreported measles in the city and lax quarantine still in effect. Clerk Patrick W. Eagan says anonymous complaints hinder action, as inspectors cannot pursue anonymous accusations and reliable reports are required for enforcement.
Juniors and seniors at Knickerbocker Hall organize girls teams coached by Mrs Wolfe as basketball becomes the main winter sport in Indianapolis private schools. They plan games with Shortridge Training School Butler College and Girls Classical School as interest grows and more teams may form.
Shortridge basketball practice at the Y M C A gym features Captain Ryland Pratt directing from the sidelines as the first team beats the second 24 to 14. Pratt warned he would resign if his knee does not recover in two weeks. Walter is expected to be a likely successor.
The Manchus and Toreadors from Manual Training High School will meet next week in School 45 gym. The Toreadors show improvement after a defeat in practice and the lineup features Ayres White Sahm Guedel and Wheeler. The Ran Cheros Men chus and Toreadors have long contested athletic supremacy.
Bloomington, Ind Dec 9 In the interclass basketball season opener at Indiana University the juniors beat the freshmen 9 to 16 and the sophomores defeated the seniors 20 to 10 The top performers were Mattox for the freshmen Maxwell and Hubble for the sophomores Harmerson for the juniors and Wallace for the seniors The sophomores and juniors meet next Monday with Coach Horne to select the varsity five from tonight’s standouts.
The M. T. H. S. girls basketball team trains hard for the upcoming game with Shortridge on December 12. Coaches include Mr. Fischer Max Emmerich and Happensburger of the German House team improving teamwork. Elsie Leachmann and Lois Brown pace the offense while the likely S H S lineup features Shulmeyer Presser Emmerich Leachmann and Brown at guard forward center guard respectively.
John Koontz bound over to the grand jury after a Mulberry street break in. John Sanders a South Side Democratic w ar d committeeman and saloonkeeper pleaded guilty to selling liquor without a license and was fined. Bert Elston a juvenile offender was sent to Plainfield after a lecture. A mandolin and guitar recital by Walter C Tuttle and pupils is planned at the Y W C A. Charles Johnson to fill Washington township trustee seat per Marion County Board recommendation. Piano College advanced students shift to senior class recital format. Jesse Crane to perform at Third Christian Church tonight. Mrs Edward C Rumpler to address Current Topics Club on The Music of the Nations. School No 15 fair to feature children’s handiwork and crafts on Saturday. Evatt Oh Es ne
Deweys tied a game but lost on a roll off as Neiger posted a high score. In the Commercial Bowling League tonight Hadoen faces Pettis, News vs Marion Alleys 1 2, Kahn against Kingan, Marott versus Reliable, Laurie against Eagle, with Pastime Alleys 3 4 and 5 6 hosting other matches.
Terre Haute report says President Kim mel of the State Intercollegiate Association and physical director states the board of control meeting in Indianapolis Saturday will probably decide to discard all athletic records and start a clean slate. The existing records have been poorly kept and their authenticity questioned in many cases.
One hundred Minnesota students will travel from Minneapolis to San Francisco on New Year’s Day to attend the Minnesota California football game.
In New Orleans on December 9 Lampoon and Dan McKenna led wins as favorites. Jockey Wolf, riding Barkelmore, suffered severe bruising after a fall at the first turn while Will Shelly and Shotgun escaped injury. Weather was fine and track fast with multiple races detailed including Lampoon's win and Dan McKenna before a crowded field.
In Oakland racing, favorites fell as Captain Forsee defeated Otto Steifel in the two year old race. Multiple races produced close finishes on a fast track. Oakland entries for Thursday listed numerous horses across seven events and futurity course heats.
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