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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1903
Page
11
Anderson turned back Elwood Lyons to upset the champions in a hard fought game. Miller starred for Anderson with standout plays as Fitzgerald and Wodtke disrupted Elwood’s defense. The duel heated in the fast final period, Mercer and Roberts contributing key moments in the late rally.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal Muncie Ind Dec 21 Muncie defeated Marion 7 to 4 in a fast scientific game of pole Hart s brilliant work and Farrell s defense with Cusick s work before the cage were features of the contest Attendance 1500 Lineups Marion Lewis Becond rush Warner Center Jean Cameron Burgess Time 23 Score Muncie 7 Marion 4 Rushes Hig Ul Lewis 3 Goals tare 4 Higgins Bar Cusick Referee not available Superior teamwork won the victory for Muncie
Richmond supporters in Indiana remain confident in the Quakers after four straight losses last week. Coach Howe’s ankle is nearly healed and the team is back to usual form as they prepare for a heavy schedule of six games this week and seven next, aiming to stay at the top.
West Baden Ind Dec 21 Kid Carter arrives at the resort for ten days of mineral waters and festivities He came from Philadelphia to rest and recreation He is prepared to meet Jack Munroe or Tom eecear with Munroe preferred and preliminaries could be arranged with manager Joe Macias present
GOOD PIPE DREAM SENT OUT FROM OMAHA. George Tebeau owner of the Louisville American Association ball club, spent the day in conference with William A. Rourke owner of the Omaha club, negotiating for the transfer of the latter club from the Western League to the American Association.
Terre Haute defeated Danville 4 to 1 in a tight league clash led by a late Campbell rush that saved Danville from a shutout. Daly struggled in the last period, Campbell replacing him as Turner moved to center, with most goals coming from Terre Haute’s front-cage passes. Attendance noted with limits, lineups listed.
Fort Wayne, Ind. December 21 Lafayette players were rough in play and drew crowd hissed reactions while referee overlooked fouls Sutton Fort Wayne goaltender stood out Lafayette introduced a new forward but did not excel in cage work Fort Wayne won 5 to 4 with Gavitt and Jason each scoring three goals and Canavan Leydon and Dawson adding one each. Stops by Sutton and Tibbetts noted. Attendance not listed.
New York reports Jack Munroe and Tom Sharkey signed to a pre March 1 limited bout with Boston as likely site for a fifteen round contest. If no good incentives, they may seek Philadelphia or Chicago for six rounds. Munroe meanwhile will box Duncan McDonald in Butte next Friday in a six round exhibition.
Ohio State golfers decide to form a State Golf Association with about forty eight clubs already joining. Massachusetts model cited for guidance as delegates prepare constitutions and bylaws. Membership aims to align with the United States Golf Association for national privileges.
San Francisco dispatch notes Jimmy Britt, having dominated lightweight rivals in America, plans a European tour. His manager Brother Willie Britt negotiates with English clubs for a multi-city trip through England Ireland and Scotland, with stops in Paris and other continents. Talks of a rematch with Fitzgerald surface, while Britt seeks richer purses before committing to travel.
Three teams swept their series in the South Side League as Meridians, Phoenix, and Royals each defeated Stone Palaces, Passive Turners, and Germanias by firm margins. Wagner of Meridians posted a 200 high score, the only 200 in the series, while Active Turners and Stars traded tight matches with the Turners winning two by ten pins and Stars taking the first by thirty.
Chicago December 21 There is gossip about the upcoming American Association meeting next week. Possible successors to President Hickey include Tom B Loftus Ben Mulford and Secretary Barnard of Cleveland League. Loftus declines. The plan to form a new circuit has been dropped with little support for excluding the twin cities Kansas City and Toledo.
San Francisco reports Eddie Hanlon recovering well from his condition while Young Corbett trains toward the bout. Corbett offered to bet $1000 on himself if the odds allowed, as his trainer expresses confidence in the champion’s improving weight and strength.
New Orleans track notes show Falernian and The Regent as winning favorites with Satire sharing the betting honors. Weather clear, track slow. multiple races list winners with times, margins, and weights. Entries for Tuesday include several horses across six races and various purses.
Long priced horses lead Ingleside program with Arthur Ray winning the first race at 15 to 1. The day features multiple 一mile and sprint events with prices ranging from 2 to 1 to 15 to 1, including Military Man and Soufriere securing spots in top positions.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal reports Crawfordsville Ind Dec 21 Francis M Cayou former Carlisle star halfback of the 1897 indie team is negotiating to coach Wabash College football next year. He is consulting with team managers and has made a favorable impression.
Chicago reports the Blue Ribbons of the Central League Erie Pa set a new one game world team record with 1 157, surpassing the 1 152 mark by the Empires of Chicago. A discrepancy exists between the final score and initial claim with an 1 14 indicated and Erie officials asked for an explanation.
New York December 21 wrestling fans anticipate a bout for the American title between Tom Jenkins and Dan McLeod. The match will permit all holds, including the deadly strangle, and follows a history of six prior meetings with Jenkins holding an advantage except in Worcester where Jenkins retired after an injury. Tim Hurst referees the event.
In Richmond Indiana on December 21 a gathering aims to host an old fashioned shooting match near Hiser's Station. Pioneer turkey shooters of the region have been invited to form a permanent organization with annual meetings lasting about 90 minutes.
Millard Saunders defends Lou Dillon’s 2:05 high wheel sulky mark against Bonner estate protests. He bets $6,000 that Dillon could beat 2:06 again with the same sulky, weighing fifty five pounds, while noting Maud Eight’s era and possible ball bearing hubs.
John T Brush, president of the New York Giants, returns home after NL meeting and plans spring improvements at the Polo Grounds. He expects McGraw to field a pennant contender in 1904 and notes most players have signed, save Rabb, Lauder, and Van Haltren. Brush declines to discuss the American League foul strike ruling and cites upcoming rule deliberations. He also plans to drain the Polo Grounds and implement field improvements after a submerged right field incident.
Louis Heilbroner, former secretary of the St. Louis National League club, visited the city and said the Robisons could control the club as long as they desire. He urged the National League to strengthen St. Louis and aid the team for next year, predicting a very strong season with many visitors to the world’s fair in St. Louis.
Pittsburgh, December 21. President Harry Pulliam of the National League criticizes the American League stance against the foul strike rule calling it inconsistent and foolish. He asserts the rule remains part of the National agreement and would not be abolished. He notes the NL reduced clubs from twelve to eight and paid off $32,000 of long standing indebtedness.
A special meeting of the Central Association of the A A U set January 20 as the indoor championships date with Chicago Athletic Association holding the event. Chicago was chosen for the 1904 outdoor championships, replacing plans for St Louis due to travel costs. A second indoor date for 194 was set for March 5 with venue undecided, and two committees were formed to decide between Chicago and Milwaukee. The board adjourned to meet in Milwaukee next month.
On December 21 President Bush ordered Kit Chinn barred from the grounds but rescinded the order after learning Chinn is not an outlaw. The mix up involved who acted as starter at Newport last winter. Charles Ellison sold two year old Banwell to Seth Jacobs for five dollars.
The Marion team faces Way's Indians tonight in the Auditorium Rink after a previous city win. Burgess returns for Marion and the game should be fast. Also on the card amateur Barrister versus Kahn teams, with league standings restarting New Years as four teams race tightly.
In St Louis on December 2, Jockey Lous Wilson, once sold to Sam Hildreth for 16000 dollars, loses trust from his employer. With big bets down, Hildreth replaces Wilson with Gannon on Wilful in the Crescent City handicap, while Wilson, Jr. acts as manager for his son, worsening the youngster’s difficulties.
Alden D. Swift of Chicago broke the West amateur golf championship record at the Santa Barbara Country Club links, shooting 23 over for nine holes.
Fire at Hubinger Bros main buildings in Keokuk Iowa wipes out the largest independent starch factory in the nation. Loss placed at 200000 dollars with 100000 dollars insured. Watchman John Puder perished in the blaze.
In Chicago today Anna Sieboldt and her five year old daughter were found dead in the basement. Authorities report the furnace was on and suggest the mother deliberately suffocated the child. The case raises questions about motive and circumstances surrounding the deaths.
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