Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-09-06


ketchum, but don't you think a mile
in 2:06 will be fair?" Indeed do"
said Splan. Say. Dot you have got
more tlIan fair horse" Last night
it is standoff as to which Is tile hap
piest man, Ketchum or Splan, for it
was the latter who gave. the wealthy
young Toledoean his first lesson in
training and driving.
MAY FIGHT HERE.
Since the Horton law has passed out
of existence and lighting is thing
of the patt in, New York State, many
Western cities are figuring on holding
championship bouts.
OF the new champions, jim Ferns,
the Kansas Rube, is much sought af-
ter, and no doubt his name on a fistic
card would draw an immense crowd at
any good club.
He may be seen in Akron this fall
against Mike Donovan, the phenom-
inal welterweight and the only man
who has stood % rounds before the
Kansas Rube. or Seilotf. of Chicago.
This would he a worlds champion
ship match and would draw crowds
from all over the country. Among
the men Ferns has defeated are: Mat
ty Mathews, 20 rounds; EddieConnel-
ly. IL rounds; Mysterious Billy Smith,
% rounds, Bobby Dobbs, Z. 10 and 20
rounds; Jack Bennett, of McKeesport,
one round, and 80 others.
Donovan has fought all through the
East and has never been knocked out,
and has lost but one decision, and that
to Ferns.
Ed Kennedy of Pittsburg, Is after
Ferns scalp, and possibly he may get
I the match.
WHITAKER MATCHED.
Johnny Whitaker is in active train
ing for match with Farmer Reeder
! of Cleveland. who made such good
showing against Art Simms at the
South End Athletic club Friday night.
1t is probable that the men will meet
! in Akron, the night of the Simms-Gai
/ laghcr go. Whitaker has agreed to
go 10 rounds with Reeder to a de-
cision They met once before under
the auspices of the. Cleveland Business
Mems Gymnasium club. Whitaker
put Reeder out In the 10th round. A
match between these two men should
prove great drawing card.
| FOOT BALL MEETING.
| All those interested in the kirkwood
foot ball team are requested to he
I present at IA melting to b held at the
club house Tuesday evening at o.
clock. At that time captain will be
elected.
A. II. S. ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION.
The athletic association of the High
school was reorganized Wednesday
and arrangements made for an active
foot ball season. The following officers
were lected President, Prof. JOna-
than Taylor: secrtary. Roy Thompson;
treasurer, Walter Louer; members ad-
visory board, from the faculty, Prof.
=. f.. GRADER; from High school class
es, Messrs Tryon, Jones, Fudge and
Meese. Mr.. viii Kirn was chosen
manager of the foot ball team, and
Mr.. Ed Kearn, captain.
There is a large number of candi-
dates for positions upon the eleven,
and it is believed that good team
will be put into the field. Dates will
be arranged with the best high school
teams in northern Ohio 1t Is intended
to organize a basket ball team and
possibly an indoor base ball team. The
High school students are determined
to secure prominent place in athletics
this year. They are seriously handi-
capped by the absence of Il gymnasium
but Notwithstanding all drawbacks, the
students propose to go ahead. with
the increasing attendance mt the High
school the need of II gymnasium Is
more and more apparent.
DEWITTS UNKNOWN.
The sporting editor of the Democrat
is in receipt of the following communi-
cation:
"Akron, o., Sept. 6, 1900.
Sporting Editor:
81 wish to state that | have an un-
known that viii back in II wrestling
match with Ed Kcpcr the match TO
take place within two weeks from
date. Yours truly,
CHILLY DEWITT"
AKRON WINNERS.
Tony b.. owned by w. @. Baum, of
Akron, finished fourth I'm the DOB pace
at Medina Wednesday. The race was
won in straight heats by Hazel Wilkes.
Time, 2:20h, 2:22la, 2;22h Perry,
owned and driven by w. w. Richard
son, won second money in the 300
trot. The race was taken in straight
heats by Chippewa. Time 2;30; 2:30A,
2:29A. ,.t
Wedding Chimes. trained at Fountain
park, won the 300 trot at Warren We'd
nesdny. She was forced to a record Of
of 2'25h.
KENT'S INNINCIBLES.
The Kents shut out the Iast. Sharon,
o., team Wednesday, in the greatest
game ever played at Kent Potts of
Mogadore, and Parnes, both pitched
phenomenal ball, Potts work breaking
nj records on tile home grounds. Tie
visitors were at his mercy, and his
support by Cans, and the entire team
was magnificent, The two hits were
secured by Cbatfield and Case. The
three hits off Barnes were made by
Stevens. Hunt and Cans. Spade did
fine work In center field for Kent. The
Sllarons had 80 rooters along, ana