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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1903

Page

11

Indians Beat Marion In Late Rally To Take Game

Indianapolis fell behind 3 1 in the second period before Marion surged with four goals in the final period, overcoming the Indians 5 to 3. Lewis, Kerrigan, Warner and other stars starred early, but poor defense in the third doomed the home squad as Bannon faced a relentless Marion attack and the visitors pulled away. Attendance about 1,100. standings show Western League results with Marion ahead of Indianapolis.

Lewis Indianapolis Harry Cohen Indianapolis Five Marton Marion Indians Marion Five Uke Chained Lightning Way Bannon Cogeshall Hall D Rives McGil- Medilvraymas Ton Coggshall Pretty Kerriease Yarows Kerrigan Mahion Pierce McGilvray Warner Peer Wis Cameron Fale Ma

Elwood and Anderson Fight Tight Game in Elwood

Special to the Indianapolis Journal Elwood and Anderson played a hard contest in Elwood Indiana with no scoring in the first period. Anderson led in the third before Elwood tied and the visitors regained the edge, Mallory turning in stellar saves for Anderson while Elwood’s Roberts had an off night.

Indianapolis Journal Elwood Ind Anderson Mallory Robertson Spencer Lyons Anerson, Wootke Mercer A. Anderson Gardner Sto Mallory

Muncie Defeats Quakers as Mock Fined for Curse

Muncie overwhelmed Richmond by fast leg and strong defense in a late December game. Al Mock of Elwood refereed his first Muncie match amid crowd reactions after Bone cursed Mock and received a ten dollar fine. Lineups show Muncie Hart Farrell and Higgins as key scorers with Doherty and Cunham contributing late.

Indianapolis Journal Muncie Ind Quakers Richmond Holderness al Mock Elwood Mock Hart Muncie Hart Bone Farrell Higgins Doherty Cuunham

Terre Haute Falls In Fast Casino Game

Danville defeats Terre Haute 6 to 3 in a high speed contest at the Casino. Sutherland stars in goal with strong defense, Daly shines for Danville with clever play and key goals. Attendance about 1,000 as the home team wins.

Sutherland Daly Indianapolis Journal Danville Terre Haute Hipson Campbell Freeman Whipple Visytecins Sheeestees Steps —Sutherland Harper Caley

Kokomo Triumphs Over Lafayette In Close Lafayett

Kokomo defeated Lafayette 6 to 4 in a tight game at Lafayette. Key moments featured Gavitt scoring twice for Kokomo and Cunningham contributing through multiple periods. Attendance was 12,000 with Kilgara refereeing the contest.

Kokomo Ind Lafayette Cunningham Gavitt Smith Devlin Hays Gavitt Smith Dawson Gove

Barristers Win Amateur Commercial League Clash 2–1

The Barristers edged the Tish-i-Mingos 2 to 1 in a rough Commercial League game. C. Williams left due to a skate break and Haines played as a reserve. Sampesell scored two goals for Barristers with Williams adding one. Williams and Gardner drew fouls for the Tish-i-Mingos.

Wen Habic Wens Tishies C. Williams Haines Tish-i-Mingos Sampsell R. Williams van L

Mullin Favors Detroit In Trade Talks For Mullin

Detroit rumors center on pitcher George Mullin who favors playing next season for the Detroit club. Mullin is sought by the New York Nationals and is offered about 700 dollars in advance. Detroit managers offer three top New York players in exchange. Mullin hopes for a 5000 dollar yearly salary if he agrees to move.

Indianapolis Journal Wabash Ind George Mullin Detroit Mullin New York Nationals New York New

Hanlon Examined by Physician in First Class Condition

San Francisco December 2 Dr Ben Apple examined Eddie Hanlon and found him in excellent shape with no flaws. Hanlon worked hard in boxing today sparring freely though overweight. Milwaukees Unglaub to join New York Americans next year after sale from Milwaukee. to be used as utility infielder.

San Francisco Ben Apple Eddie Hanlon Hanlon Milwaukee Robert Unglaub Uulltar Indelder

Interurban League to Hold Meeting in Indiana

A meeting of the Interurban Baseball League will be held within days to perfect the organization. Eight cities have been chosen. the constitution remains to be acted upon. L Sielken of Indianapolis, manager of the Duesseldorfer, believes every city will profit this year. The schedule aims for Saturday and Sunday games to boost attendance, and memberships will be sought with the National Association of Minor Leagues.

Interurban Baseball League Indiana Er L. Sielken Indianapolis Duesseldorfer Sielken National Association of Minor Leagues

Scanlon Awarded to the Ilion Club

Cincinnati December 22 The National Baseball Commission ruled that W D Scanlon of the Ilion New York club remains with Ilion because Pittsburg had not paid a purchase price and Moran’s case against Dallas was settled after St Louis surrendered its claim, placing Moran with no further dispute.

Cincinnati Herrmann National Baseball Commission W. D. Scanlon Ilion N. Y Pittsburg Scanlon Dallas Tex C. B. Moran St. Louis

O Keefe and Ryan Set for Six-Round Clash in Chicago

Jack O Keefe and Buddy Ryan have finally been matched for a six round bout before the Ninth Ward Club at its clubhouseTwelfth and Halsted streets. Weigh in at 135 pounds at 6 pm with forfeits of 850 posted to guarantee weight and appearance. Otto Selloff and Henry Fagin, local lightweights, are the main attraction tomorrow night.

Indianapolis Journal Chicago Jack O'Keefe Buddy Ryan Ninth Ward Club Ninth Ward Twelfth Halsted Streets Otto Selloff Henry Fagin

Winning horses dominate New Orleans racing card

New Orleans racing results show Silver Meade and Little Jack Horner as winning favorites. The day featured fast track, clear weather, and a series of six races with notable names and odds, including Cardinal Wolsey and Mr. Pickwick among the winners.

Silver Meade Little Jack Horner New Orleans Salling Trossachs Fuller Tribune McIntyre Sadduccee Cochran Scorpio W. Hicks Cardinal Wolsey Robbins Dutiful W. Fisher Spencerian W. Hennessy Gannon Falkland H. Phillips Short Cake Byer Sidney Sabbath Stonewall Truebel Hayward Hunter R. Johnson Mr. Pickwick Talhouet Niblack Lindsey

Earlham College Athletic Association clears debts

At a recent Earlham College Athletic Association meeting the season's bills were approved and the treasurer reported the association in debt zero. A plan will be devised to cover the deficit, possibly by assessment or other methods.

Indianapolis Journal Richmond Ind Earlham College Athletic Association

Purdue Candidates Practice At Y M C A

Purdue basketball hopefuls trained in the Y M C A gym yesterday with loose play and many fumbles. Captain Louis Bohnstadt stood out, while Gaston was out and Sahm moved to the second team. Shortridge and Manual Training School stars joined in trim as Clair Peck visits and predicts a speedy five to land the college championship.

Fannal Training Louis Bohnstadt Gaston Hiness Sahm Spohr Rominger Ayers Cook Bohnst Rhodes Guedel Cullen Diddle Purdue Shortridge Manual Training Clair Peck Peck Hirsch, Holdson and Earl Joe Minor

Shortridge Ranks Shot To Pieces

Strife grips Shortridge basketball as practice lags after resignations of Coach McGaughey and Captain Pratt. Star center Clarence McKinney says he will quit, citing fatigue. Once noted for a do or die spirit, the team faces possible disbandment and poor showing in city league.

Shortridge North Side

O Brien Beats Sullivan in Fifteenth Round Decision

In Boston at the Criterion Athletic Club a fast fifteen round bout ended with Jack O Brien of Philadelphia winning a decision over Jack Twin Sullivan of Cambridge. O Brien weighed 158 pounds and faced aggression from Sullivan from the outset as O Brien mainly countered until Sullivan’s right eye was damaged in the ninth, with a similar injury to O Brien in the thirteenth and a heated finish in the final round.

Boston Jack O'Brien Philadelphia Jack Twin" Sullivan Cambridge Criterion Athletic Club O'Brein Sullivan O'Brien

Noted pacer Dr. Marvin sold to Baltimore buyer

Bennett Taylor and William Marvin of Lafayette sold their four year old pacer Dr. Marvin to R. Hentschler of Baltimore for about 5000. The horse had a 2.07% record at Lexington in October and won several Grand Circuit events last year, with forecasts of a stronger campaign next year.

Lafayette Ind Bennett Taylor William Marvin Dr. Marvin R. Hentschler Baltimore Lexington

Two Jockeys Injured in Ingleside Race Crash

San Francisco dispatch reports Jockeys Lee Jackson and Linton were badly hurt at Ingleside when Dora I stumbled at the three-quarter pole in the third race and Oscar Tolle crashed behind. Linton fractured a collar bone and was cut, Jackson suffered a severe mouth cut and back strain, as close finishes highlighted the card. Fossil led the handicap, Lord Melbourne defeated after four straight wins.

San. Francisco Lee Jackson Linton Ingleside Dora I Oscar Tolle Andrew B. Cook Martin Fossil Lord Melbourne Brennus Bell Nullah Larson Lluon Hildebrand Chandler Young Pepper J. T. Reehan Avenger Burns Mountebank Martinmas Otis Arcade J. Martin Dolly Hayman Lewis Forest King Oliphant Lacy Crawford Greenfield

No Candidate Found for Hickey's Place in Association

The secret Chicago meeting of magnates from the American Association failed to name a successor to T. J. Hickey. An Eastern writer refused the presidency, leaving no strong candidate. Hickey’s re-election looks unlikely as five clubs oppose him. a routine officer may be chosen while the board handles major league matters. Indianapolis and Minneapolis club leaders near trading talks after the Chicago session.

American Association Chicago T. J. Hickey Hickey Charles Buschaupt Indianapolis Phillips W. H. Watkins Minneapolis Auschaupt

Brown Claims Names for Two Year Olds

Memphis December reports Captain Brown plans to race on larger scales after securing a strong future string. Fifteen two and three year olds rest at Montgomery Park with future sires Blue Wing and Troubadour among the breeders. Names include Clipper Enchanter Malediction and Signal Light reflecting careful naming of his cherry blue cap stable.

Memphis Captain Brown New Orleans Pittsburger Montgomery Park Sir Dixon Sally McClelland Clipper Troubadour-Stars Enchanter Imp Sorcerer-Euphonia Blue Bird Blue Wing Ethelplace Malediction Sir Dixon-Nutshell Woolsthorpe-Grenane Lamplighter-Fallorna Florentine Bluebird Wing Door Kernely Nutshell Sorceress Signal Light Lamplighter Woolsthorpe South Jockey Club

Crescent City Jockey Club Opens Rich Pickings for Eastern Owners

New Orleans reports a gold mine for enterprising owners as the Crescent City Jockey Club draws in fresh thoroughbreds. Western bloodstock is tired, enabling outsiders like John W. Schorr and Sam Hildreth to poach lucrative wins. Local betting is modest, with poolrooms handling big wagers through agents while the regional purse remains open to new entrants.

New Orleans Crescent City Jockey Club New York John W. Schorr Memphis Sam Hildreth Ring

Pleasant as partner or as opponent in golf

Miss Rhona Adair, Irish English champion, after returning from the United States, praises American women golfers as thorough sportswomen who are pleasant as partners or as opponents. She notes her own experiences of hearty appreciation and a fair field, admires the American player’s neat attire, and questions how long British women can keep the lead.

London Rhona Adair Ireland England United States

Almost Half a Century of Racing at St. Louis

St Louis Fair Association hosts a 143 acre plant in the city core. Since 1892 annual galas mark its racing history, highlighted by Miss Woodford in the Eclipse Stakes of 1896 and a string of inaugural winners from 1892 to 1903. Current officers are A Tilles president, John Hachmeister secretary, Joseph F E Martin treasurer.

ST. Louis St. Louis Fair Association J. R. Barret A. Harper T. Grimsley H. T. Hart Norman J. Colman Fair Grounds Miss Woodford Volante Alta Freeland Ed Corrigan Fair Association Helter Skelter H. Penny Lamasney G. Taylor Kendall Stable Libertine Mackin J. G. Brown & Co T. Murphy C. O. O'Fallon Macy T. Burns Schorr & Son Foucon Uime Huffman & Co Dr. Sheppard Thorpe Burns & Waterhouse Yellow Tail Hackett Bros Silverdale J. Miller John F. Schorr Monogram Walker R. C. Pate J. J. McGibbon Favor Martin Morris & Patton P. Duffy Aggin Cotta J. Murphy J. W. Guest Iiss Pelcea Hamilton McMahon & Co Blaylock W. Cassidy & Co Bill Letcher Allen Michael Kiley R. A. Swigert Prince Lief Perkins Byron McClelland Clayton C. T. Patterson W. Martin Woodford & Buckner Prince McClurg Southard J. H. McAvoy Sam Tr. Burns J. Tooi Silvardaie Gg. Woods J. F. Schorr Otis, Os Singleton R. Schreibeitt Claude J. Daly James R. Keene August Belmont John A. Drake E. E. Smathers E. R. Thomas Capt Brown Henry T. Oxnard James Galway The West John Hachmeister Joseph FE. Martin

Indoor track at Indiana University plans stronger program

Indiana University in Bloomington announces expanded indoor track plans for the term. A schedule of meets through February and March includes duals with Wabash Notre Dame Ohio State and possibly Purdue plus a return to the interstate meet in Cincinnati. Wallace is captain and in peak form. last year’s team members Martin Field Sampse Barclay Johnson Wise and Douglass remain in school.

Indianapolis Journal Bloomington Ind Indiana University Wabash Notre Dame Ohio State Purdue

Milwaukee Delegation Secures Chicago Support for 165 Nationals

A Chicago Bowling Association meeting drew Milwaukee bowlers Charlies Moll G J Koerner and Wun Terry to win Chicago backing for Milwaukee to host the 165 national bowling tournament. President J J Rowe of the American Bowl Congress spoke at the session noting a larger Cleveland prize list and greater attendance than last year.

Chicago Milwaukee Charlies Moll G. J. Koerner Wun Terry Chicago Bowling Association United Cleveland J. J. Rowe

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