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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1903

Page

11

Indians Meet Defeat in Well Played Game

The Journal reports a hard fought match where the Indians lost. Anderson scored the lone goal while McGilvray lay injured off the ice with a broken skate, highlighting a costly setback in a tight contest.

Freeman Ends Game With Last Period Win

In Anderson Indiana on December 14 the Indians lost a close polo contest 1 to 2. Bannon and McGilvray excelled for Ames while Gardner blocked well. McGilvray struggled when off the floor due to a broken skate. Mallory tied with Bannon at the cage as both teams produced above average team play. Wodtke was sidelined with a rib injury. Terre Haute defeated Logansport 6 to 4 with Hipson and Olle starring in fast, action-filled play.

Indianapolis Journal Anderson Ind Bannon McGilvray Ames Gardner McGilvrey Kerrigan Mallory Wodtke MecGilvray Indianapolis Mercer Av Vray Eae Terre Haute Logansport Olle Logansport Rush Hipson Hottentots Freeman Engavceebecune Ihi

Elwood Triumphs as Muncie Struggles in Ragged Tilt

Elwood defeats Muncie in a rough game at Muncie Indiana with Lyons and Higgins stars for Elwood while Cusick and Hart noted for Muncie. Final line shows scoring pressure and late Grays comeback but Elwood holds on.

Indianapolis Journal Muncie Ind Farrell Grays Mandy Cham- Higgins and Hart Cusick Lyons Elwood Roberts Spencer Wood Fliggins Hite Ite Fitzgerald

Marion team to clash with Indians in fast amateur show

The speedy Marion squad visits tonight for a second meeting with the local Indians in this city. The Kahne of the Indianapolis Commercial League will face the Beta Phi Stema team from Muncie, composed of Muncie High School lads known for fast polo play. The Betas beat the Kahns in last season’s rink event by a narrow margin in a close finish.

Marion Indians Kahne Beta Phi Stema Muncie Betas Kahns A To Samme

Short and Training School Girls Clash at German House

The High School Girls basketball game set for Friday at the German House gym features Short and Training School teams vying for supremacy. The North Siders, with three years of play, are favored as new players learn the game under coach Max Emmerich, promising a hard-fought contest. Lineups: MT Shorttridge Alma Krause Rachel Baker Emmerich Louise Hupp Capt Elsie Leach Mann Capt Grace Philputt Emily Taggart. Trainers: Emily Taggart.

Woods versus Reilly in Pacific coast middleweight title bout

San Francisco paper notes Billy Woods and Tommy Reilly set to fight for the Pacific coast middleweight championship amid strong betting odds. Reference mentions the death of Hugh Moore in Canada and America impacting the gala event. fight card described as a standout with national attention.

Indanapolis Journal San Francisco Billy Woods Tommy Reilly Tomor- Hight Pacific Coast Hugh Moore Canada America

Curtis Re elected Wisconsin's Coach

Madison Wis Dec 14 Arthur H Curtin was re elected coach of the University of Wisconsin football team at a salary tonight at a meeting of the athletic association board of directors

Madison Wis Arthur H. Curtin University of Wisconsin Arda Athletic Associa

Fort Wayne's Fast Polo Wins Narrowly Over Danville

Fort Wayne Indiana defeated Danville 6 to 4 tonight in a cold game that kept some fans away. Key scorers include Jason with four goals, Daly and Leydon with one each, Canavan and Campbell contributing, while Referee Daley oversaw play and attendance reached 633.

Indianapolis Journal Fort Wayne Ind Danville Jason Efort Pusd Daly Leydon Campbell Canavan McGrath Sutton Daly Leydon Camli Canavan Stourton Sutherland Hadley Daley Oreereseesere

Brighton Handicap Stakes Richest All Age Event in East

The Brighton Beach Racing Association sets the Brighton handicap at 25,000 dollars for 1904, the region’s richest all aged handicap. Also lists entry closings for Produce stakes 1906 with events across ages, including the Seagate and Montauk stakes, and steeplechase races with added sums and course lengths.

New York Brighton Beach Racing Association Eas Brighton

Yale's Fast Five Refuses West Visit to Minnesota

Minnesota basketball coach reports Yale College authorities decline to travel to Minneapolis for a scheduled intercollegiate game. Minnesota, two years removed from beating Yale to win the championship, had pressed for a rematch but the Yale team offered no reason for the refusal.

Minneapolis Deering Minnesota Yale

Attell Forbes Bout Set for Chicago Flight

Chicago Dec 14 Charles Haughton manager of the West End Club St Louis wired Ike Bloom that the Attell Forbes contest scheduled for next Thursday night is a fixture and that he had sent transportation for Forbes to come to St Louis immediately.

Indianapolis Journal Chicago Charles Haughton West End St. Louis Ike Bloom Abe Attell Harry Forbes Forbes

Eckersall Plans May Be Prevented from Michigan Entry

Chicago December 4 Eckersall the noted football player at the University of Chicago says he intends to enter the University of Michigan after Christmas but his plan hinges on obtaining a discharge from Chicago which he cannot secure.

Eckersall Indianapolis Journal Chicago University of Chicago University of Michigan

Manual Training High to Schedule Three Out of Town Games

The Manual Training High School basketball team will be allowed to play at least three away games. A game is set at Purdue on January 9 and another with Louisville Manual Training High School. The third opponent will be Indiana State Normal School or Piqua High School. The Blacksmiths face the Y M C A five in the City League next Saturday night.

Manual Training Purdue Louisville Manual Training High School Indiana State Normal School Piqua (O Ohio

Interest grows in city amateur polo league play

The polo fans in the city show rising interest as six teams compete in the Commercial League. Habich leads with two wins in three games amid limited practice. Varin and Frost form the Habich rush line, while H Kenworthy centers and G Kenworthy along with Darby in goal are noted top performers.

Habich Long Frost McKee Holtzclaw Varin G. Kenworthy Darby H. Kenworthy

Rivals open season with Atkins team in practice game

Captain Rominger leads the Rivals in a first try-out at the M. M. Co. A. gym tonight against Atkins. La Follette and Churchill from Short Ridge shine in new positions with Leslie and Reed listed as promising guards. Substitutes Raffensperger and Reed. Next Tuesday the Rivals meet Fairmount, last season’s gas belt champions, after a 15 to 13 win. Thursday they face Ger Deere in the gym at the latter.

Rominger M. Co. A Atkins la Follette Churchill Shortridge Leslie Reed Nichols

Tibbetts Signs as Lafayette Polo Goal Tender

Lafayette Ind December 14 Manager Baugh announces A G Tibbets from Pawtucket R I to play goal tender for Lafayette polo team. He replaces Kenneth Shuttleworth who could not keep up with league pace. Rink nearing completion and practice to start by week end. Opening game may occur before Christmas. Power failure delayed trip to Kokomo for a Saturday game arrival timed to meet schedule.

Indianapolis Journal Lafayette Ind Baugh A. G. Tibbets Pawtucket R. I Tibbets Kenneth Shuttleworth Muncie Shuttleworth Kokomo

Shortridge Five Practice Before City League Game

The Shortridge five practiced in the YMCA gym with fast plays from the first team. They prepare to meet Butler in the City League second game at the YMCA next Saturday night, with a predicted fast contest. Gipe stood out for the first team while the second five lagged, missing chances for points. First team lineup Michaels forward Shank Steepy Patton.

Shortridge Butler Gipe Michaels Riddle Shank Steepy Patton

Angry crowd at judge's stand after upsetting track result

New Orleans reports a heavy track upset with favorites defeated in every race. Diaphanous led backers to believe victory until Bronx crossed first in the first race, inciting an angry crowd around the judge's stand. Other races listed with winners and times. New Orleans entries for Tuesday include maidens, purses and handicaps with multiple named horses and riders.

New Orleans Safety Light Diaphanous Pollak Duncan Gannon de Reszke Truebel Frank Foster E. Walsh Captain Arnold W. Fisher Big Ben Robbins Witful W. Hicks Ben Mot H. Michaels Alladdin Patheen G. Thompson Annie Max W. Hennessy W. J. Deboe J. McIntyre Barbera Freitschie Lindsey Ethics Cochran Little Scout Helgerson Homestead Livingston Anti Trust Carraherr Fullback Burning Glass Badger Russell Garth Lady Free Knight Allista Harlem Jane Rankin Floyd K Tioga Vanness Khaki Fox Little In J Turlo Mordelle Foo Myron Dale Glenroe Iby Brennan Mad Mullah Julls

Clevenger to Play Professional Baseball Next Season

Indiana University star Zora Clevenger announced he will play professional baseball next season. Several major leagues bid for him, but he will delay signing until later and likely remain at Indiana through June.

Indianapolis Journal Bloomington Ind Zora Clevenger Indiana University Indiana

Sloan Wins Case From French Jockey Club

Paris December court rules Sloan entitled to costs after finding the American jockey was wrongfully warned off turf by the French Jockey Club over the Rose de Mai win at Chantilly. Damages capped to action costs. club’s turf control debated. Sloan had claimed $40,000.

Paris Ted Sloan Jockey Club Chantilli Sloan Tod" Sloan Count de Saint Phalle Chantills

Pierce Won't Play On The Wabash Team

Crawfordsville Ind Dec 14 The basketball prospects of Wabash are bright after captain Pierce was forced to resign and stop playing due to objections from the local high school where he teaches Professor Harris arranged a schedule to be enlarged during the vacation including Rose Poly State Normal Butler and other dates with games at Crawfordsville Terre Haute Indianapolis Lafayette and Lafayette venues

Indianapolis Journal Crawfordsville Ind Wabash Pierce Harris Rose Poly Terre Haute Butler Indianapolis Lafayette

Purdue College Hopes to Hire Pro Coach for Base Ball Team

Purdue athletic leaders weigh hiring a big league coach to train the 1904 baseball squad. Captain Hugh Cook backs a professional mentor to start the season, with Coach Cutts to take over later. Lind prospects look bright, and talks with Jimmy Collins may bring top help while a tougher schedule is planned to boost finances.

Indianapolis Journal Wafayette Ind Purdue Athletic Association Hugh Cook Purdue Cutts Cook James C. Kelsey Captain Cook Jones and Penick E. Smith Palmer Witt Gaetze Ritter Rogers Tom Hardy Kelly Chicago Lind Jimmy” Collins

De Pauw Thorn in Indiana College Athletics

Earlham College athletes express disappointment after the Indiana College Athletic League meeting in Indianapolis. De Pauw was denied admission amid opposition from Rose Polytechnic and Wabash, both citing compatibility issues. Earlham awarded the football championship. dual track meets and a tennis tournament planned. basketball schedule undecided.

DE Pauw Indianapolis Journal Richmond Ind Earlham College Indiana College Athletic League Indianapolis Quakers Tey Rose Polytechnic Wabash Earlham Franklin Hanover

Betting Lively at Ingleside Track San Francisco

Racing opened at Ingleside in San Francisco with a large crowd. Betting was brisk. favorites won, bookmakers did not profit, track was muddy near the rail, weather cloudy, slow track. Summary lists multiple races with winners and times and Ingleside entries for future races.

San Francisco Ingleside Bill Massie I. Powell el Piloto Connell Telephone Greenfield Birkenruth Gottlieben W. Waldo Caroburn J. Daly Lewis L O. A GJ. T Sheehan Cougar C. Kelly Lord Melbourne Oliphant Reeves Foley Cme Haack F. E. Shaw Miss Betty J. Martin Padua Rey Dare J. Jones Greenock J. Powell L. Jackson

Dreyfuss Will Stick With National League

A brisk burst of rumor at the Victoria Hotel centers on plans for leaving the National League. Barney Dreyfuss and Garry Herrmann deny any move to the American League. Johnson defends two-leagues setup as Boston and others face financial strains and ownership changes loom across multiple clubs.

New York Cincinnati Pittsburg Victoria Hotel Pulliam Nationals H. R. van der Horst Edward Hanlon Brooklyn Barney Dreyfuss Dreyfuss Ban Johnson Garry Herrmann Garry Garry Herrman Herrmann Herrman National League Brush Philadelphia Robinsons St. Louis W. H. Conant Boston Nationals A. H. Soden J. B. Billings Boston Conant Soden Bison Robison Johnson American Beer West American League Cleveland Seeenceits Washington Club Chicago Detroit Angus Farrell New York Americans Subway American League Park America Frank Farrell Allen Manhattan College Philadelphia Athletics New Yorks Mullen Connie Mack McGraw New York Nationals John T. Brush Rch

Interest Grows in Fraternity Basketball Contests

Training School sees rising interest as fraternities and sororities form teams. The Ran Cheros Manchu and Ran-Chero-Manchu clash is set for the holidays likely at the Y M C A with members drawn from the official school squad.

Manchus Ran Cheros Toreadors Tribunes Tredecimites Walkuren Frata

McCormack Named Athletic Director at Rose Poly

Charles McCormack a Rose Polytechnic senior has been elected athletic director. No physical instructor or coach will be appointed until next fall with McCormack in charge of athletics through year end. Coach Holste advised faculty to grant the football squad a 2 per cent rating for satisfactory athletic performance. The Rose sophomore basketball team may challenge the Normal sophomore squad which won the interclass series.

Indianapolis Journal Terre Haute Charles McCormack Rose Polytechnic McCormack Holste Ose

Ingalls Elected Andersons Captain In high school

Ingalls of Anderson High School was elected captain of the high school football team at a team meeting in Anderson Ind He played half back during the season just closed and led the squad at the close of the year

Indianapolis Journal Anderson, Ind Will D. Ingalls Anderson High School Ingalls R Utar

Railroad Time Card Indiana Union Traction Service

Timetable notice for Indiana Union Traction shows local trains from Indianapolis to Anderson Muncie and mediate points at 4 15 am and 1 30 pm with direct connections to Alexandria Elwood and others. Limited trains serve Anderson with connections to Marion and Hensted. Express consignments accepted by noon for same day delivery to Muncie Anderson Alexandria Elwood Tipton and Marion.

Anderson Muncie Indianapolis Anderson Alexandria Elwood Atea Il & m P. m Muncie Hensted Ander Marion Noblessville Epec Oaties Rate Tipton W. Jand St Union Block Lafayette Lebanon Frankfort T& A Fort Shelby

Indianapolis transit time table notes 1908 lines

The piece lists intercity and local streetcar and rail timetables for Indianapolis area routes. It details departure and arrival times between Indianapolis, Lebanon, Lafayette, Frankfort, and other points, with express consignments and service notes. Includes various lines: Indianapolis Shelbyville, Indianapolis Columbus Southern, and Indianapolis Eastern Railway Greenfield line, plus Martinsville service.

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