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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1903
Page
11
In a hard fought contest the Indians defeated Richmond as bone and Way left briefly due to injuries. Four players were sidelined at various points, but the home team held on for the win. The clash featured physical play and notable endurance from both sides.
Fort Wayne led 6 2 when the gong sounded after a well played match at home. McGrath starred for Fort Wayne with a hard checking game and first goal of the season while Logansport’s effort was boosted by team play and sturdy goaltending. Attendance noted and referee Caley officiated a heated contest with several penalties.
In Anderson Indiana on December 16 a benefit night drew more than 9000 for hockey goalie Frank Mullen. Referee McTann reported the injured man improving and likely to have Christmas dinner outside the hospital. He will not lose an eye. Two amateur games accompanied the event with uneven play and a late controversy over a six minute period. Attendance reached about 1200.
Elwood Indiana December 16 The Elwood Athletic Association which recently purchased the franchise buildings and other property of J W Sebern and D H Durbin, who launched roller polo in Elwood, elected its first officers last night and took charge of the city this morning. President G W Pees, vice president G W, secretary treasurer and man-
The Jockey Club granted Buffalo Racing Association dates for its spring meet in 194 from to June with over night races. The Buffalo Derby will carry not less than 5000 dollars. The plan aims at a strong program outside the Metropolitan circuit, with autumn dates to mirror last year and possible shift to Saratoga.
Detroit Mich Dec 16 Mike Ward lightweight champion of Canada won a ten round decision over Wille Fitzgerald of Brooklyn at the Might Guard Armory Fitzgerald pressed the pace early but Ward rallied and gained the victory in the final round with steady boxing and counter attacks as the crowd roared through the closing rounds.
JLN Neb Dec 15 The meeting of the Western Baseball League directors scheduled for today at Lincoln was postponed by President Sexton. A new date is not yet fixed, but will be about a week from today.
Ann Arbor Mich Dec 16 Martin Heston left half back of the Michigan football team was to day elected captain for the coming season only rival was Half Back Graver
Al Mock, veteran horse race man and former Central League polo referee, has returned to Elwood Indiana. He says his release came not from the league but from Secretary Bronson of Terre Haute, without other magnates’ sanction. He alleges the action was spiteful, originated by Bronson and Hipson.
In Fort Wayne Indiana on December 16 the indictment against George Mullen the Detroit pitcher was quashed after extensive delays. Mullen had sworn he would not sign with another club but later evidence suggested otherwise. The trial proceeded with Mautner seeking dismissal, and Detroit attorney fees totaling about 1000 dollars were paid to reimburse Mautner.
New York Dec 16 Four players from the Pacific Coast Baseball League were signed to play for the Brooklyn National League team next year. A T Lumley of the Seattle Club Frank E Dillon of the Los Angeles team Phil Nadeau and De Van Buren of the Portland Club join the Dodgers Dillon formerly played with the St Louis Club.
Terre Haute Ind Dec 16 Pitcher Mordecai Brown recently traded from St Louis National to Chicago was granted a license to wed Miss Sarah Bingham of this county Miss Bingham is a person from near Coxville, the pitcher s boyhood home
December 16 Chicago National League veteran John Menefee was officially released by President Hart. He plans to devote himself to business in Monessen after leaving the club.
Lincoln Dickey secretary of the M. T. H. 8 S. Bowling League said the South Siders have right to name terms after beating them last year. Training School won ten of twelve in the national tournament. If S H 8 will bowl two five man teams at Pastime alleys, first division Ayres 167 Marr 167 Schwab 15 Dickey 161 Schmidt 159 second Knox 157 Thomas 152 Adam 144 Crandell Ml Hirschmann 138
No more Commercial League games are scheduled until January 7. Players will enjoy a short vacation through the holidays before resuming play.
Special to the Indians Spoils Journal from Ann Arbor reports coach Voxt announced at a banquet that a game with Columbia is arranged for next Thanksgiving.
San Francisco December 16 Eddie Hanson faces strong doubt from rival fighter Young Corbett who says Hanson has no chance. Corbett insists he is in prime condition and will be at his best December 29 after light training with weeks remaining.
In a bustling Ingleside card, Bullman won the mile and a sixteenth handicap as Proper led the heavy entries. Bullman was suspended for three days by Starter Holtman for leaving the post early in the first race while Arthur Ray. Lord Melbourne failed to move up in the Futurity course portion as jockeys and trainers watched the action unfold across the program.
New York manager John McGraw released the names of 1904 contract players. Pitchers J J McGinnity Christy Mathewson Leon Ames William Mulligan Luther Taylor catchers J J Warner Frank Bowerman infielders Daniel McGann William Gilbert George Davis William Dahlen John Dunn Arthur Devlin outfielders Samuel Mertes Roger Bresnahan George Browne Harry McCormack Van Haltren Lauder are listed as absentees. Dahlen renewed, Lauder undecided. Davis and Jones confirmed under contract. spring training set from March 6 in Washington to Savannah Birmingham Little Rock Nashville and Montgomery, with opening game April 9 at the Polo Grounds against Yale.
Paris December 16 The stewards of the French Jockey Club have appealed after Tod Sloan won damages and costs in his suit for being warned off the turf related to Ros de Mars and his victory in the Prix de Diane at Chantilly in May.
New Orleans racing notes report J P Mayberry fell at the half mile pole in the third race. The colt and rider W Hicks escaped injury. The Messenger won the last race by a nose after a tight finish. weather clear and track fast. Eva Russell, The Bobby, Cardinal Wolsey among well-supported winners.
Captain Harry Way of the Indianapolis polo team married Miss Marie Katzenbach on November 8 in Terre Haute at the First Episcopal Church. The couple traveled by train, secured a license, and proceeded to the ceremony with C A Urban awaiting them. They plan to reside in this city and split time between eastward travel and polo duties, with Way retiring from polo at season’s end to take up offers with manufacturers. A sequence of socials and dinners are planned through December as they begin married life.
The American Skating Association promoting interest in ice skating and aiming to oversee minor organizations was formed at Sherman House. Officers for the coming year were elected, including President Louis R. Totz, Secretary A. H. Groenke, and Treasurer Dr. J. N. Sanbloom. A general committee was appointed to run affairs until the next meeting, when a constitution and contest rules will be drafted.
Franklin Ind Dec 16 College politics at Franklin College focuses on tomorrow's annual athletic association election. Officers for the association and managers for all athletic teams and field day are up for grabs. Fraternities expect full tickets. independents are split, with the largest fraternity bloc likely to prevail.
Purdue University announces a week long May baseball trip through the Northwest. Expected games against Northwestern Beloit Chicago Illinois and possibly Iowa or Nebraska. Captain Cook and Coach Cutts push the plan amid faculty approval and aim to rebuild Purdue’s laurels with coaching help from Chick Stahl or possibly Jimmy Collins.
Bloomington Inn, Dec 16. The annual football banquet at Indiana University will be held tomorrow evening. Vast preparations promise festivities surpassing any held this year as college and class spirit are on display. Many citizens will attend and university trustees have been invited. Sporting editors from Indianapolis and Chicago papers also received invitations.
Deweys fell by two pins in a mixed tone match led by O Briens top score of 223 in the Rinky Dink Games Brady followed second with 218.
The Shortridge team trained at the Y M C A gym with a slow, off rhythm session. Veteran Alex Taggart, a Shortridge alum, joined the second unit to offer tips while Captain Pratt rebutted claims Palmer missed the first team due to club ties, stating Palmer lacked speed and McKinney covered more ground.
The Social Turners defeated Butler 41 to 3 at Butler gym last night as a fast game with numerous fouls. Happersburger Schrader and Jansen starred for Social Turners while Kingsbury and Brown played well for Butler. Scoring listed with Prinziger Emmerich Suete and others, fouls tallied for Schrader Kingsbury Brown Anthony Jansen Ingier and Davenport. Umpiire Kelly refereed the contest.
Purdue's basketball team under Captain Claire Peck of Indianapolis shows marked improvement as many new candidates join. The season schedule is nearly complete with games planned against Indiana, Wisconsin, Illinois, DePauw and other colleges. Jamison was re-elected treasurer of the athletic association at a directors' meeting held yesterday. the student position follows closely behind.
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