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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1900
Page
9
Sporting editor urges young men to pursue athletics with health as the base. He advocates moderation in training, proper meals, rest, and gradual progress to build strength and prevent overdoing it. The article emphasizes consistent daily routines and avoiding excess to foster manly sports performance.
In Beatches at the Valley chat yesterday the Eberhardt champion from Kansas defeated Frank Eberhardt in straight sets 6 2 6 2 for the interstate singles title. The Eberhardt doubles team of D L James and Frank Eberhardt also won their match in three sets 6 3 6 3, securing the championship as well.
The match features Wilder Eilssnaer as umpire amid a tense display by Aren Corena and Rhoden. The Richards brothers dominate, taking the decisive third act 6-1 after Herbert Jones defeats Sharrard in a week final, with doubles prizes claimed by Hall Graves and BF Graves of Lee's Summit against Price of Atchison.
Philadelphia September 2 Preliminary review for the University of Pennsylvania football squad starts today with sixty candidates reporting to Coach Woodruff. The coach aims to replace last season’s veterans Overfeld Coombs Outland and Kennedy, while Woodley and a few others compete for roles in the backfield and linemen positions.
Pittsburg dispatch reports Patey Donovan will manage the Cardinals, after visiting St. Louis and declaring he will not umpire again this season. The move follows suggestions the club may shift Robison to a different role as fans voice mixed reactions to the team’s recent performance. Meanwhile at Lake Gunbury, horseman M. Leach’s colt driven by J Tilden won the 2:25 trial and led a trio of races with Tilden delivering a strong drive. other events included a 2:30 pace won by Prank Yokum and hurdles and sprints won by Kirk Vaseline and Clint Gerav.
New York reports a planned twenty five round bout to be staged in Connecticut between Kid McCoy and Tommy West. Signed by Tom O Rourke of Hartford's Charter Oak club, the fight would be held at a Coty venue with catch weights. West claims improvement while McCoy regroups training in Brooklyn and White Plains.
New Jersey fighters Dan Creedon and Jimmy Handler meet in a twenty round bout before the Erie Athletic Club at Paterson on September 12. The card includes multiple events tied to business and sport promotion as the era’s fight scene builds amid local promotions. Kansas City notes report football and team prospects, with Houx predicting a strong season for Minnesota’s university squad and praise for returning players.
Pittsburgh notes a trophy series offering $300 to the pennant winner with a multi-game format. Managers of both clubs to arrange all details including cast of gates and prizes. Also reports on burningame county fair race results, horse notes, and baseball scores from Chicago and Denver areas with various players and times.
Leavenworth reports Joseph Hodges city court charged with selling beer to veterans last week. Eberhardt held for trial in district court after failing to clear prior cases. Hodges, Albert Spencer, and Talley linked to selling beer near veteran gatherings as witnesses named Gertrude Karst and Charles Wuerth. Hodges vows to persist in purging the Klondike and protecting soldiers with supporters claiming aid for veterans.
Lawrence reports Chancellor Snow and department heads organizing for the new year as students register. A large queue forms at the registrar office with many awaiting enrollment. Ella Funston from Iota joins as new student, along with Eliab W. Wilder, chemistry classes to use the building Monday and new apparatus being installed.
Arkansas City report notes Henry Rosa of Geuda Springs regains speech following a week hister to a head wound caused by a stumble with an empty water pitcher. He had been suddenly and briefly struck mute prior to the incident and spoke after the injury.
A new free delivery mail route begins September 16 in Garacte Asser county Kar with one carver. Route length 273 miles covering 00 square miles serving 698 people in 15 houses.
Franklin Crawford of McPherson county has been brought to Wichita on a charge of perjury. The brief item records a legal action against Crawford, identifying the jurisdiction and primary accusation without further details.
Lincoln County residents joined a public celebration for the completion of the Lincoln Court House. The event honored the new building with a reported cost around 24000 dollars. Contractor W P Bay of Lincoln and architect C W Squires of Emporia were among witnesses.
The article recalls the formation of Lincoln County leadership with J. B. Wik and John Sromat as early figures. It notes meeting attendees including Clark, Ewing, Schmigte, and others, describing a parade, school processions, and a Lincoln County court house admired by locals. It covers related events such as a veterans gathering in Lyons, a Stevens County bond dispute, a Pratt County arrest, and a Dodge City farmers picnic with community speakers and activities.
Wichita readers learn on September 11 the Kings Daughters and ladies of the children’s home will operate the city street car system. All receipts go to charitable institutions, with conductors regulating car movement and refunds promised to passengers. Also mentions pensions and various names in a jumbled report alongside a fatal gasoline stove explosion in Cawker City and a pocketbook find on Worrest Avenue.
Store room floor gave way last night in an Arkansas City opera house, sending goods valued at about 500 dollars into the cellar. The stock belonged to J. M. Mune of Coffeyville, with damages estimated at 500 dollars.
Fragmentary text notes a group of nearly 30 Inv i present in a city event. Details and context are unreadable beyond counts and a vague place name. No clear date, organization, or outcome available.
New York September reports show subdued trade with moderate improvements in some sectors. August production rose 18,005 tons year over year. iron, steel, and mill activity edge higher while shipyards on the lakes and Pacific coast stay busy. Export activity at Atlantic ports weaker, with lower grain shipments. food and leather markets soft. A decline in prices noted for several goods despite some price stability in others.
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