Marion and Richmond Duel in Overtime for Narrow 7–6 Win
In Marion on Dec 10, Richmond edged Marion 7–6 after two minutes of overtime in a tight match tied at each period end. Standout plays by Cunningham for Richmond and Jean and Cunningham for Marion influenced the score, with Burgess out hurt and Joe Fox guarding the goal in his stead.
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Indianapolis Journal
Marion
Ind
Richmond
Jean
Cunningham
Joe Fox
Burgess
Fox
Houghton
Cunningham Lee
Mansfield
Doherty Drawers
Sorsud
Lewis
Cael
Iony
Hicks
Klebendanz
Reliables Show Form By Winning One Game
The Reliable team displayed strong form in last night's Commercial League, winning one game against Marott to bring their total to three wins in thirty-nine played. Burfords captured three straight from Pettis, Whens went 2 of 3 vs News, with Helzer’s 280 the series high. Kahns took two from Kingans, Eagles beat Lauries, Regulars swept Florodoros, and W O W edged Rivals. Regulars opened with 85 points, the high team score of the series. Tonight features more league action with several matches scheduled at various alleys.
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Marott
Burfords
Pettis
Whens
Helzer
Kahns
Kingans
Eagles
Lauries
Florodoros
Florodoras
Purfords
Evans
Sisslort
Henry
Peacock Webster
Kittrick Iil
Dowd Conserve
Es Sal Eagles
Durman
Wee
MT Strickland Jones
Mullennese
Jones Seecees
Mt Gruner
Liz Goldsmith
Holtman
Myera
Kahn
Brandt
Brady
Meeker
Mueller Alexander i
Gough MG
AOD
Marion Alleys
Marriott
Helzer Shelly
Harms
Schmidt Oh
Tai Marotts
Reliable
Marotts
Wood
Irwin i
Smith
Logansport Wins Close City Basketball Showdown
In Logansport Indiana on December 10 the Logansport team edgedHipson and his men 3 to 1 in a swift fierce game. Berry and Harper made key stops at the cages. Attendance 64. Specal to the Indianapolis Journal.
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Indianapolis Journal
Logansport
Ind
Hipson
Berry
Harper
Terre Haute
Whipple
Woods
Tobin
Favor Notre Dame for Next Field Day
Indiana University athletic director James H. Horne is in town for the Indiana Intercollegiate Athletic Association meeting at the Denison Hotel. The decisive issue is selecting a site for next spring’s state field day, with many favoring Notre Dame for the meet and Horne predicting the northern school will win. An IU banquet for the football team is planned for tomorrow evening before Horne’s departure to Bloomington.
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James H. Horne
Indiana University
Indiana Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Denison Hotel
Horne
Notre Dame
Bloomington
Michigan declines California clash over Minnesota bid
Ann Arbor December 10 Prof A H Pattengill head of the Michigan athletic board said Michigan has given up any thought of a California game since Minnesota is pursuing the contest.
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Indianapolis Journal
Ann Arbor
Mich
A. H. Pattengill
Michigan Athletic Board
Michigan
California
Minnesota
Yale Abandons Memorial Day Yale Princeton Game
New Haven Conn Dec 10 The Grand Army protest leads Yale to abandon the Memorial Day Yale Princeton baseball game. Also San Francisco Dec 10 Sports persist in Johnson Ferguson bout odds 1 to 3 with Ferguson pressing and Johnson countering. Richmond Dec 10 High School basketball opens tomorrow Union City visits Richmond. Rock Island Dec 10 Thornton Will Manage Rock Island team.
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Indianapolis Journal
New Haven
Conn
Grand Army
Yale
San Francisco
Jack Johnson
Ferguson
Johnson
Richmond
Ind
Union City
Fortune elected captain of M. T. H. S
Russel Fortune was chosen captain of the 1904 Manual Training High School football team after Hollie Shideler withdrew citing inexperience. Fortune, a right tackle last season and team manager, led a relay victory and was the class president. Several players will not return, signaling hard work to train new material.
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Fortune
Hollie Shideler
Hollie
Shideler
Crawfordsville
Short‘ridge
Gaunderaen
Murr
de Haven
Rhoades
Bonham
T. Shideler
H. Shideler
Duggan
Cullen
Krug
Diddle
West
Sweeney
Ceparon
Dogs and Poultry at Pet Stock Show
The Indiana Fanciers Association will hold its fifth annual show in Germania Hall the week of February featuring a dog show under American Kennel Club rules alongside poultry pigeons pet stock and cats. Denver news reports that negotiations to sell the Denver Western League baseball team to James Doyle have expired without the option being exercised.
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Indiana Fanciers’ Association
Germania Hall
American Kennel Club
Denver
James Doyle
Victor
Mynheer Wins First Race But Investigation Held Up
New Orleans report notes Mynheer’s strong upset in the first race led stewards to pause the inquiry into the race outcome. Big Ben was the only favorite winner as the day’s races unfolded with clear weather and fast track conditions.
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New Orleans
Big Ben
Mynheer
Alpach
Ilia May
Jast
Frank Foster
Troubel
de Reszke
Gannon
Symphony
Trossachs
W. Fisher
Lolly Daily
Creamer
Bud Embry
Travers
Bard of Avon
MacBeth
Blake
Redbins
Charlie Tho
Myld
Fuller
Due’ Wi
Birdwood
Hyams
Badger
Minner
H. Phillips
Mountebank
Wreath of Ivy
Ora McKinney
F. Smith
Ready for the Game at Crawfordsville
The Manual Training High School basketball team prepares for a Crawfordsville Business College five game at the Crawfordsville Y M C A tonight. Guedel earns a guard role after strong practice. Dow Diddle and Rominger as substitutes. Crawfordsville features Sprow and Rieman, both former captains of notable teams.
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Training School Five
Manual Training High School
Crawfordsville Business College
Crawfordsville Y. M. C. A
Guedel
Crawfordsville
Dow
Gaston Guard
Rhodes
Diddle
Rominger
Crawfordsville Five
Sprow
Rieman
Purdue
Yanger and Hanlon purse offered for 20 rounds
Chicago dispatch reports Charles Hough ton of St. Louis offered 3500 dollars for a twenty round bout between Benny Yanger and Eddie Hanlon if Hanlon defeats or draws with Young Corbett in their upcoming fight. Benny accepted but seeks a larger purse for a potential Corbett bout. Yanger targets Joe Bernstein next, at the Kingston Social Club, a week hence.
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Indianapolis Journal
Chicago
Ill
Charles Houghton
West End
St. Louis
Benny Yanger
Eddie Hanlon
Young Corbett
Benny
Corbett
Yanger
Eddie
Hughey Murphy
Joe Bernstein
Kingston
Shortridge High School Banquet Honors Victorious Football Team
The Shortridge High School faculty hosted a banquet at the University Club for the victorious football squad. Thirty five guests were seated with miniature football tokens at each place. Toastmaster Ferguson introduced the program featuring speeches and skits by faculty and students, celebrating the team and season.
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Shortridge High School
Ferguson
Howard Shank
Will Conner
Rees Teecess
Aronson
Miss Carey
David Allerdice
Baker Bath
Archer Ferguson
Donnan
Chilton Johnson
Clark
Secretary Howard Will Not Resign Denial Cleared
Chicago December 10 Official denial of a report that Secretary Howard of the Washington Park Club had resigned or intended to resign was made today by A W Kelsey assistant secretary of the club.
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Chicago
Howard
Washington Park Club
A. W. Kelsey
Surprising Result in Oakland Owners Handicap Race
In Oakland on December 10, W B Jennings won both the all age and owners handicap features. Connell and J Martin each rode two winners, with Wonderly arriving from the East to ride for Frank Regan. Weather clear and track fast as detailed race results list multiple horses and times across six events and Friday entries.
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San Francisco
Oakland
W. B. Jennings
Connell
J. Martin
Wonderly
Frank Regan
Jennie Hughes
Bee Rosewater
Seling
Saintly
Sallie Goodwin
Buxton
Matt Hogan
Bullman
Tiridius
John A. Scott
Birkenruth
Dainty
R. Coleman
Burnie Bunton
Knapp
Claude
W. Daly
Eastern bowlers press for natural wood balls at national meet
New York and Brooklyn bowlers demand the use of natural wood bowling balls at the American Bowling Congress national tournament in Cleveland. They will join only if the rule allowing lead-loaded balls to sixteen and a half pounds is repealed, signaling a potential East West compromise and broader participation. The Eastern contingent argues the sport is thriving in New York with many leagues and big scores. They offer to concede other issues, hoping the West will agree to the natural wood requirement to restore unity and bolster entry lists.
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Chicago
New York
Brooklyn
American Bowling Congress
Cleveland
Congress
National Organization
Earlham Players Secure Initial Football E Award
The Earlham College Athletic Association awarded the football E for 1903 to players who appeared in three games including a win. Recipients include E J Macy E A Macy O Brunson Stanley J C Leggett John Clark H Binford P F Newlin R Wilson W Wilson M N G Wann and manager Charles Stout. Some question whether three games should include two victories for eligibility.
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Indianapolis Journal
Richmond
Ind
Earlham College
The
Athletic Association
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E. A. Macy
O. Brunson
Oe Stanley
J.C. Leggett
John Clark
H. Binford
P. F. Newlin
R. Wilson
W. Wilson
M . N.G. Wann
Charles Stout
Crane Beats Tailer In Tennis Tourney
In Tuxedo Park on December 10 the second annual US gold racquet amateur court tennis championship opened. Joshua Crane defeated L Suffern Tailor 6 1 2 6 2 7 5 in a key match while Charles E Sands beat William B Dinsmore Jr 6 1 6 4 6 0. E A Thompson and Hewitt Morgan had byes with future matches set for tomorrow and Saturday finals.
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Tuxedo Club. Mr. Crane won—6-1, 2-6, 6-2, 7-5. _ Charles E. Sands
William B. Dinsmore, Jr
E. A. Thompson
Hewitt Morgan
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Sands
Morgan
Crane
Normal College to Seek Indiana Admittance and Indoor Meet
Wallace Stopher re elected captain and James Griffith chosen lieutenant of the Indiana Normal track team. Professor Kimmell will manage and arrange an indoor meet with Rose Polytechnic. Thirty men attended the candidacy meeting as Stopher and Griffith prepare for sprints and long runs. The athletic association aims for Saturday admission to the Indiana Intercollegiate Athletic League and may withdraw from the Indiana Intercollegiate Athletic Association. Changes to the constitution will be proposed, chaired by Long John Miller of Purdue.
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Indianapolis Journal
Terre Haute
Wallace Stopher
Indiana Normal
James Griffith
Kimmell
Rose Polytechnic
Stopher
Griffith
The
Normal
Edith Whitenack
the Athletic Association
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Indianapolis
Long John” Miller
Purdue
Must Have Been Bred in Philadelphia Mystery
New York December 10. During a two mile hurdle race at Gatwick a horse named Happy Bird was a starter. After returning to the deck post race the animal appeared to fall asleep and yield an unknown result as the London Herald correspondent details a puzzling incident from the event.
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Gatwick
New York
the Herald
London
Bey
Heavy Jockeys Threaten Next Season On Turf
Philadelphia December report notes several top riders such as Grover Cleveland Fuller Odom Hicks and others may be forced to retire or ride lighter due to growth in weight. Industry considers raising weight scales but notes limited impact as races favor lighter jockeys and many riders exceed 125 pounds, endangering future participation at Metropolitan Circuit.
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Grover Cleveland Fuller
Fuller
New York
Odom
Hicks
Coburn
Rice
Traxler
Georgia
East
Metro Tan
Gannon
Reisen
H. Michaels
Jeffries Hints at Fights After Johnson Win in Boston
James J. Jeffries, in Boston for a bout, says he feels stronger at 225 pounds and ready to meet any white challenger. He recalls his toughest match against Tom Sharkey at Coney Island, and shows interest in fighting Sandy Ferguson if he proves himself. Ferguson plans to pursue Johnson if he defeats him in San Francisco.
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Boston
James J. Jeffries
Jeffries
Sandy” Ferguson
Jack Johnson
San Francisco
Ferguson
Johnson
Ferguson Jeffries
Tom Sharkey
Coney Island
Minnesota team defers captaincy selection to after trip
In Minneapolis on December 10 the Minnesota football squad decided to defer the election of a captain for next season until after the California trip. Captain Rogers will lead the team in the New Year’s day game.
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Indianapolis Journal
Minneapolis
Minn
Minnesota
California
Rogers
Editor Carter to Head Locomotive Firemen Group Banquet
W R. Carter editor of the Firemen's Magazine was elected secretary treasurer of the International Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and will be honored at a banquet tonight at the German House. Attendees include leaders from United Mine Workers United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners Typographical Union and others with Carter departing Indianapolis January 1 for Peoria to take his new post. Geo W Goding of Chicago will succeed him as editor..
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Firemen’s Magazine
International Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
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William Wilson
Samuel Sexton
United Mine Workers
Frank Duffy
Thomas Neal
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
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John W. Bramwood
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American National Bank
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Hershfield- Hogg Company
Fisher
Barbers’ International Union
Charles Nar
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Carter
Indianapolis
Peoria
Geo W. Goding
Chicago
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City News Notes and Local Meetings Today
Regular Y M C A State executive committee meeting begins at 4 p m in this city at the English Hotel. The Young Women Missionary Society of Second Presbyterian meets at 2 30 p m with Mrs Ada H Munk. Mrs Max Leckner and others arrived in Hamburg on the Patricia. Arthur R Miche of Marion files voluntary bankruptcy with liabilities up to 2822 40. Appellate Court affirms Haines horse run away suit. Women s Business and Social Union of Roberts Park Church holds a Christmas fair and sale today and tomorrow. Lunch served, no admission fee. Nicholson law cases against Dennis O Brien and Jerry Gates dismissed. Cass Connaway and N J McGuire learn Kentucky Mining and Improvement Company struck a 3 1/2 barrel oil well in Grayson Hart and Johnson counties. Lecture on The Power Love by Rev L J Vaughn next Monday at Knights of Columbus hall. Indiana Trust Company petition for time to file report against East Chicago Water Works Company granted by federal court. City firemen visited by a group led by Captain Leons with meters installed.
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East Michigan Street
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Nson
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Crosse
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California League May Sign Agreement
The National League board of directors ended its meeting with one major action delegating James A. Hart of Chicago to negotiate with the California League to sign the national agreement. A special committee will handle the Davis Jones issue to avoid losses for the New York Nationals or Chicago Americans, while a new schedule is prepared for March.
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National League
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Chicago
California
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Dreyfuss
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Pittsburg
Wiliam S. Tankard
Weherere
Intercollegiate gym meet winners to visit St. Louis
The executive committee of the Intercollegiate Gymnastic Association ruled that all men placing in the intercollegiate meet at Princeton on March 26 will be sent to St. Louis next summer to compete in Exposition events.
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N. J
The
Intercollegiate Gymnastic Association
St. Louis
City Rail Work Urged To Resume In Two Weeks
City Engineer Jeup said the street railway line from Thirty-fourth to Thirty-eighth streets would be finished and cars running within two weeks, hampered recently by a war of overhead material. The report notes delays and outlines the planned completion timeline.
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H. H. Tedley
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Asbury York Succeeds United Express Agent Phillips
The funeral services for C. B. Phillips, longtime United States Express Co. agent in the city, were held at 10 o clock yesterday at the family home on North Illinois Street. Rev. M. L. Haines officiated and praised Phillips as a model church member as about seventy five expressmen attended. Before departing, the general superintendents selected Asbury York, cashier, to succeed Phillips. York began with the company twenty years ago as a porter at Union Station.
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