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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1902
Page
3
Wisconsin's training for the Michigan game ends with both teams reported as fit. Coach Sullivan notes fielding strength and effort, with the Wolverines praised for defense while Wisconsin shows solid play and strategic adjustments in the open practice, despite some fatigue signs. Players are lauded for effort and teamwork as the squad prepares for the next challenge.
Yost laments defensive lapses as Michigan faces Wisconsin in a tense Ann Arbor clash. Heassembles a focused plan to curb Badger attacks while urging his players to execute sharper, cleaner efforts on both ends. Leaders insist the Wolverines will rebound and push for a victory at home.
Jack McLean, the Knox coach, will travel to Ann Arbor to guide Michigan's newcomers. Yost and assistants Firsham, Henninger, and Mo Lean will oversee scrimmage drills as Coach McLean offers pointers. A late practice in University Hall drew about 3000 students, featuring singing and light entertainment.
The American League warns it could cut a street through Manhattan Field if the National League does not yield. National League pays $1500 to keep the grounds, and the polo grounds are surveyed for potential road access, threatening baseball life in Manhattan.
James Carruthers and Alexander Shields own the horse Advance Guard and plan to sell him for 25000 dollars to J R Keene. Keene praised the horse after a win at Morris Park and considered breeding prospects and potential overseas racing.
In Nashville Tennessee October a horse sale at Belle Meade farm continued with horses offered under the hammer. Dr Jackson and others purchased multiple lots as two heats concluded for a total of 173.68 dollars, averaging near 300, with bidders including Luke Binckwirn Veothee Gardner and Milton Young among others.
Kirksville Missouri October 31 The American School of Osteopathy football team will depart at noon for St Louis for a Saturday match The squad will be joined by supporters traveling by rail with round trip rates reported The coach has reduced scrimmage work and the varsity chiefly uses the second team in practice
A complainant alleges a player signed with a National League club and later with St. Louis for the American, taking $100 in advance. The man is said to have also signed with Mel Gray and taken further money, causing trouble for all involved.
Peter Maher and Philadelphia Jack O'Brien staged a six round bout at the Penners club with even honors. O'Brien led early rounds using head and body shots while Maher countered with strong rights. Both tried for a finish in the final round with solid exchanges and scattered effective blows.
Racing at Memphis features a matinée for the public with top trotters Creaceux Dan Patch and Prince Alert aiming for mile records. Thurnlay’s program offered novelty heats for beaten horses while Lauretta driven by Kinney won two races. Attendance was fair and weather favorable as the fall meeting closes Thursday.
The Boston women edged New York 16 to 6 at Danvers to win the Tri-Golfers City Championship and claim the Clement A Orts cup. Mina Ruth Underhill, national champion, was upset by Miss Marriet Curtis, with Underhill hampered by putting and fading late in the match. May J. claimed a May Jy Aqueduct win in a tight finish over Nightingale, while Allan captured the Kednemore Stakes. other meet entries were scratched.
A Kansas news item reports a defendant pleading guilty and covering costs of 38 dollars and 50 cents. The brief notice notes the incurred expenses and the outcome, reflecting a small court action resolved with payment of costs.
Five boys from nearby communities faced fines and costs after breaking up a country dance in Hutchinson Kansas. They claimed no invitations were issued and admitted ungentlemanly conduct. County Attorney urged leniency citing remorse from the youths and their families.
In Pools Kansas relatives of 1 year old Mixs Allen Winkler seek an official inquiry after reports of possible self harm. The plan to exhume the child’s body follows discussions with county attorney Dr Harry Maktemen and A V Sheridan. The burial site near Paola will be revisited for investigation by Wagstaff.
Paris claim in Oct 31 report states jockey John ny Reiff once barred from French tracks has sued Le Vie au Grand Air’s manager after an article featuring Reiff’s portrait spurred the Jockey Club to revoke his license. Sharkey retires from boxing amid fading returns.
A man received four years in the state penitentiary for conniving at the theft by his partner. The partner drew a sentence of one year and a half in the same penitentiary.
Farmers Co operative Association of Solomon Kansas secured a temporary injunction to stop JRE Hoffman and Sons from interfering with the association’s grain buying plan. The case alleges unlawful possession of property, with Hoffman ordered to stop at the elevators in town. The action aims to protect the association’s business operations.
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