Mercer’s Fast Start Delivers Polo Victory Over Richmond
In Anderson Indiana on December 18 Mercer scored twice in the first minute and a quarter to spark a 2 0 lead, as Richmond fell to a decisive defeat before about 2000 polo fans. The locals fended off repeated Richmond rushes with strong defense and sharp passing while Jessup starred at the cage. Moran referee. attendance about two thousand.
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Indianapolis Journal
Anderson
Ind
Richmond
Mercer
Gardner
Wootke
Jessup
Moran
Wooltke
Wodtke
Ricmond
Cunningham
Beoré—Anderson
Doherty
Marion Beats Elwood In Hard Fought Indiana Clash
In Elwood Indiana on December 18 Marion edged Elwood 2 0 as Burgess starred in the cage and Lewis shone on the rush line. Marion's defense stopped sure goals while Grays failed to capitalize. Lineup featured Warner Cereyasy Jean secree Cameron Burgess as key names.
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Indianapolis Journal
Elwood
Ind
Burgess
Lewis
Marion
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HOTTENTOTS FALL TO FORT WAYNE IN BRILLIANT CONTEST
Fort Wayne defeated Terre Haute 11 to 7 before 3000 fans in Terre Haute Indiana. Jason ruled the visitors with eight goals while Harper left the game injured in the second period. Tobin moved to half back for Terre Haute and U A Free played a strong game for the Hottentots.
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Indianapolis Journal
Terre Haute
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Fort Wayne
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Pete
Tobin
Freeman
Leyden
Port Wayne
Hipson
Haute
Sutton
Lipton Again Seeks America's Cup Title
Sir Thomas Lipton announced readiness to challenge again for the America's Cup as the silver service pledged by the people of the United States was presented at a Hyde Park Hotel dinner in London. Attended by MPs, U S diplomats, and about 100 Americans, the event featured Consul General Evans and remarks by Lipton linking the gift to strong Anglo American ties and a possible future challenge for the cup.
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Intercollegiate Wrestling Organization Planned This Winter
Yale and Columbia lead efforts to form an intercollegiate wrestling association with Harvard Penn Princeton invited. Four weight classes and single representatives per college will compete by pin falls only. A featherweight class at 116 pounds debuts in New Haven next March. Columbia loses Gustav Bojus but plans monthly mat contests.
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Shotgun's Easy Victory in Ingleside Handicap Race
San Francisco December 18 Shotgun champion sprinter of the Pacific coast won the Futurity course handicap at Ingleside a clear favorite. Loyal 8 ran out and The Scot fell early. Poorlands beat Phil Archibald, Indian II third. Soufriere won the first race.
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Vanderbilt Expected to Lower Auto Record at Meet
New York, Dec. 18. Interest centers on W. K. Vanderbilt Jr. in the mile at the second annual international automobile meet January 25 to February 6. It is predicted his 48 second world mark in France will be lowered by at least five seconds to eclipse the current record of 46. Vanderbilt also set a hill climb mark at West Orange, climbing Eagle Rock in 1.36 and fraction, on his Mars 30 horsepower car.
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Eagle Rock
Williamson Wins Ten Game Bowling Match in South Bend
E B Williamson of South Bend defeated A R Cordner of Niles Mich in a ten game bowling match by a total of 1690 to 1695. Williamson led by 65 pins after five games and extended it to 10% pins before Cordner trimmed the margin in the final game. Williamson may be matched next with Will C Barton of South Bend, formerly of Chicago.
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Star Board of Trade
Wabash to Meet Indiana Athletes in Early Year
Crawfordsville Ind December 12 The Wabash College yearbook December highlights football and athletic plans. The team met last night to elect a captain early next term and sweaters were issued. Professor Hains arranged a winter athletic meet with Indiana as college athletes begin training. Basketball squads and practice schedules are set. Minnesota captaincy for 194 team is announced.
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Hains
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Rise and Rider Suspension at Livingston Steeplechase Meet
New Orleans report notes the suspension of c. E. Burnett & Co. jockey Livingston and horse Bengal, with Livingston barred from riding Bengal again. Race summaries list Mountebank winning seven furlongs and Sadduccee, Sarah Maxim, and other favorites in subsequent events. Weather clear and track fast.
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Dewey Chosen Captain Of De Pauw Eleven
Graded as a three year varsity man at guard and tackle Dewey was elected captain over Tucker by four votes. The junior and Delta Upsilon member received strong support from football men after the vote in Greencastle. Dewey secured assurances of backing for next season.
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Minnesota Gophers Face Eastern Trio on Tour
The University of Minnesota basketball team will embark on an Eastern trip next week to play Tonain and Ohio Universities, with Ohio agreeing to a game after confirmation received tonight.
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Baseball League Raises Johnson Salary and Schedules Shortens
Chicago December 18 Owners of the American League voted to raise President Ban Johnsons salary to 10000 a year for six years while declining a 5000 gift. A Washington club transfer to a new syndicate was arranged with Johnson authorized to act for the league. A 16 player salary cap after June 1 was adopted and talks for a shorter schedule proceed with the National League.
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Detch Stars Disband From Commercial Polo League
The Detch Star team disbands after last night’s action, leaving four teams in the league. Captain Hezlep Clark is the only member to have full attendance, with Will Conner out due to parental objections and Clarence McKinney at center for Shortridge. Anderson debuts tonight with Frank Wodtke back in form and Mallory signed as goaltender, while the Tishimingo and Habich clash headlines amateur play.
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Lafayette to sign Devlin as new half back for polo team
Lafayette Indiana reports manager Baugh plans to add Devlin, an Eastern standout, to replace McCarthy and bolster the polo squad. rink work nears completion for December 28 opener against Terre Haute with two Christmas games against Logansport. Logansport notes Jack Purcell, second rush and substitute, was released but remains on reserve. he will return to Bridgeport, Connecticut.
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Jack" Purcell
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Chicago Fight Gossip Promises Featherweight Showdown
Tommy Mowatt arrives from Mt. Clemens ready to face any featherweight, with Benny Yanger possible for Jan 4 under Ninth Ward Guard. Joe Choynski trains for local club match. Ed White plans next Watita League show if he lands Mowatt vs Sammy Smith or Ryan vs Fitzgerald.
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Buddy” Ryan
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Neary Defeats Kid Broad in Six Round Milwaukee Bout
Charles Neary of Milwaukee won a decision over Kid Broad of Cleveland in a fast six round bout at the Milwaukee Boxing Club. Neary dominated from start to finish, knocking Broad down in the fifth for eight counts and groggying him in the second. Broad survived a potential knockout as the crowd yelled for a stoppage. Only in the first and fourth rounds did Broad threaten, with an Eddie Santry foul in round two.
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