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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-02-09
"LEWIS" QUITS PLUNGlNG
MAN WHO WON 100000 At OAK
LAND TRACK Is IN TROUBLE.
Says There Is nothing In Playing
Rnces for a Steady Living-His
Big Winnings-Horse News.

A man who created a bigger sensation on
the race tracks this year because of his
plunging propensities than any other fol-
lower % the turf is under arrest in New
York charged with failing to pay a Few
checks in Baltimore. He is Dan Levy,
alias Harry Lewis. and his arrest was
caused by his wife's anger. She desired to
even matters because he deserted her for
another woman.
''There is nothing in playing the races for
a steady living" said Levy. Eve lost for
tunes at 1t all over the country, and I've
been pretty lucky at that" Levy. or Lewis,
was the same turf plunger who won $1oO.OoO
at Oakland and then dropped 10000.
'I won 10000 in three weeks on the Oak
land track said Levy. How did I do it?
Oh. just q run OF good luck, and didn't
carry a rabbits foot. either. My largest
winning On a single race was 1900. which
1 won on Pompino in a $3.50 selling stake
race. The bookmakers took ali they could
get and wanted more, but Pompino simply
romped in. They got so sore on me they
finally refused my badge. The 'bookies'
had got to calling me the drunken sailor,
and for three weeks | had things my
way. l dropped $4,000. After the gates
were closed 10 me | left.
EOUlplilO - my own nurse. Il DOuShl nm
for $3.50 and won $42, 900 with him. l also
own a horse called Marion Lynch. My next
largest winning was at Oakland on a horse
called Maresca. / put up $4,000 altogether
at various odds, and when the race was
over / gathered in SIS, 600. There was a
story that one day at the track during the
three weeks of my big luck l hired two
Pinkerton detectives to carry away my
money in leather bags. l carried il away
all right. When ! began TO lose l dropped
5000 and 5000 at a clip until | was out
$4,000. Then / came East. 1 have been
following the races for twelve years, and
they have been the ruination of me. I've
lost fortunes betting / started following
the horses at Gravesend and S~heepshead
Bay. l have been at every track in the
country, and l know there is nothing In the
game as a steady thing.
when / finally quit San Francisco 1 had
$4,000. Then l plunged in other directions,
the result being that / landed in New York
with $41 600, and have determined to get
into some legitimate busine while the
chance is mine"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-02-09
JUMPED FROM A TRAIN.
Daring Escape of "A Prisoner from
United States Deputy Marshal.

BALTIMORE. Feb. S.-A daring escape
of a prisoner from a railroad train just
outside Of this city was reported tonight
10 the local police department. George
Schollinberger. in charge Of United States
Deputy Marshal Edward St. Clair. left
Chicago last night over the Baltimore az
Ohio Railroad, en- route TO Philadelphia.
where Schollinberger is wanted on a charge
OF violating the oleomargarine law. Ac-
cording TO the deputy marshal's story,
shortly before the train left this city about
1:3O O'Clock tonight. Schollinberger went
into the toilet room OF the car in which
they were travelling. After standing at the
door for ten minutes ST. Glars suspicious
were aroused, and he opened the door 10
md the room emDty and the window shat
tered. The train was Immediately stOpped
and 81. Clair returned over the tracks to
Baltimore and reported the escape 10
Marshal Farnam. A description OF the
prisoner was al once sent 20 all the police
stations and a sharp lookout a. being kept
for MIN. Schollinberger had Jumped his
bail bond IN Philadelphia. but was rear
rested tn Chicago Deputy Marshal 81
Clair was sent from Philadelphia 10 bring
him back.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-02-09
Games Mt the ST. Louis Fair.

ST. LOUIS, Feb. S.-Walter Camp, the
foremost authority in the United States on
athletics. is likely to be director or the
department of physical culture and ma
tional games of the worlds fair. 1t Is be-
lieved the identification of this expert with
the exposition's department of physical
culture will result in one of the most at
t%ractive departments of the exposition. The
same plan which includes the appointment
of Mr.. Camp as the head of the depart
ment provides for intestate events on a
large scale during the exposition year, spe-
ciaI teams being put in training in all the
States of the Union, with a view TO COM
peting for honors in st. Louis in 1903. These
would include college teams, but ii Is the
desire of the department to have also a
strong rivalry established between college
athletes and other sectional rivalry would
also be aroused, and strong teams of the
world would be induced 10 participate.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-02-09
AUTO SHOW "a
Dealers Are Planning to Make Them
Very Unique.~

The Cyclorama building was Se-rr1
turned over TO the carpenters, who have
begun work on the booths for the automo-
bile and cycle show, beginning a week from
tomorrow night. There will be eighteen
spaces and all OF them have been taken. No
fixed style Of decoration will be followed.
Some of the booths will be unique, for the
dealers intend following their individual
preferences in trimming them. One man ex-
poets TO string a line of tire from the dome
10 the entrance 10 his booth.
Numerous inquiries are being received by
the dealers committee from people over
the State, asking about the railroad rates
and other things connected with the show.
There is hardly a mail that does not bring
two or three letters, the dealers say. This
leads them TO believe that with nice wealth
er the success of their project is assured.
Two or three late entries have been re-
ceived. pr
One OF them is that of the Haynes-Ap-
person makers. The machine that won the
road race from Buffalo 10 New York. last
year, viii be brought to Indianapolis for
the show and demonstrations OF its speed
will be given. Thu makers will have a
booth.
Additional space for turning has been
added TO the summit Of the incline.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-02-09
PRESERVATION OF GAME
WILL BE DISCUSSED BY LEAGUE OF
AMERICAN sPORTsMEN.
Laws for Protection of Game and Fish
VIII BE Considered at the In
dianapOIis Meeting.

The annual meeting of the League of
American sportsmen will be held in this
city next "Wednesday. and representative
sportsmen from many States will be in
attendance. Among the States that are
sure of official representation are Wash
ington. New York, Montana, Wyoming,
Arizona, Kansas. Colorado, Minnesota,
Iowa, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Ohio. Michi-
gan, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Wis
consin and kentucky. Frank Littleton,
head Of the Indiana division, says G. O.
Shields, of New York. president of the
national organization, will respond to the
addresses of welcome to be delivered by
Mayor Bookwalter and Governor Durbin.
Fish and game laws will be thoroughly
considered and discussed, and some of the
most noted sportsmen in the country have
already sent communications concerning
the work Of preservation Of game and fish
In their neighborhoods. These will be read
before the meeting. ON Wednesday there
will be a general discussion Of game and
fish laws in the various States. the accom-
pliShments and plans of the league.
President Shields has offered To bring his
s~tereOpticon slides and give an illustrated
talk to the delegates. The meeting will
close with a banquet Wednesday night, at
which some OF the most important speeches
will be made. Among the important men
who will attend are: &. r. Brewster,
chief deputy game commissioner of Mich
igan: c. NJ. Harris. game and fish com
missioner OF the State OF Colorado: Mon
roe Wyckoff. Port Townsend. Wash: j..
W. Conner, Kalispell. Mont. ]. NJ. Gaunt.
Great Falls, Mont; II. ~. Morgan, Aus
tin, Mimi; Harry r. Lee, Chicago: ID. f..
Durham, Robinson. ILL.,: a. Whitehead.
Denver; \. y. Applegate, Wichita. Kan;
DR.. l.. A. Hawkins. Jerome, \. r.; III. Is.
WadswOrth. LandOT. Wyo.: DIR. G. III.
Townsend. chief warden Washington Cd.
c. division; Dr. T. $. Palmer, Washing
J. f. Pratt. Michigan: c. c. Long. Hop
kinsville. Ky; j. r. Drought. Milwaukee;
IL. w. Carey. Eastlake. Mich: G. T.. Will
ance. o; w. NJ. Grant. Oklahoma City.
Q. T.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-02-09
SATURDAYS RUNNING RACES.
California Oaks, at Oakland, Easily
Won by Muresca.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. S.-Rain fell all
afternoon at Oakland and the track was
a sea of mud. The California Oaks, worth
5000 TO the winner. was the feature of the
card and resulted in an easy victory
for Muresca, ridden by Lee Jackson. She
led all the way. beating Colonial Girl four
lengths. Doreen was third. There were
several upsets, among them defeats Of
Sylvia Talbot and Pat Morrissey. Sylvia
Talbot was a 1-tO-3 favOrite for the two
year-Old event, but OConnor grew over
confident and Adirondack, coming with a
rush, beat her a neck. Pat Morrissey, a
2-to-5 favorite, did not have his usual
speed and was beaten by Nilgar. an Stool
chance, In the third race. Joe Ripley, the
third choice. was left at the post in the
last race. Bah, played from 10 TO 1 TO Z to
j, won easily. Johnny Schorr, her former
owner, bid her UP from $500 TO $500, but
Owner Cahill retained her. The entry of
Bah Palmer has been refused. owing to
inconsistent running. Jockey Bullman ex-
poets to ride McChesney in the Memphis
Derby and Lord Quex in the New Orleans
Derby. He was asked TO accept the mounts.
Today's winners in order: Eldred. 4 to 5;
Adirondack. s TO /; Nilgar, s to /; Muresca,
: TO i; Diderst. 1 TO 2; Bah, Z to L.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-02-09
From Track and stable.

Business in the ring at Charleston has
decreased 70 a considerable extent.
Since the suspension of Jockey Nounce
az Oakland the way horses have run To
form has been very remarkable.
w. f. McLean's Canadian stable Of
jumpers is being trained at Memphis. In
the lot are Angus. Basic. Tayral and other
good ones.
TIL next important race TO be run on the
coast Is the $4,000 Burns handicap for
three-year-olds and over. and they are al
ready sCuariug for IL at Oakland.
Jockey B~eauChamp. who has BEEN rein
stated. has signed a contract TO rhse for
A. Johnson * CO. Beauchamp says ne has
cut out the rough tactics for good.
Pat Dunno has announced the names OF
his yeariing. They are twelve in number.
most OF them bred In California. They will
be campaigned on tho Chicago tracks.
II is probable that Jockey Caywood NAV
ride in Austria this sC"1mer, having re-
ceived a good offer from "a coleman. Cav
wood weighs Us pounds ans gets very
little opportunity 10 ride here.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-02-09
Lennep's Win "a Surprise.

NEW ORLEANS. Feb. S.-Lennep's win
In the Clubhouse handicap, worth 81, $50 to
the winner, was a surprise 10 the talent to-
day. Tn aged mare was crowded out in
the first quarter. but under Gormley's Wig
orous ride worked her way through gradu-
ally, caught CevOy, a strong second choice,
in the back stretch. where he was firing
badly, and beat him out very cleverly.
Petit Maitre would have been second in an
other stride. Too much use was made of
the Ffzer entries-Ida Ledford and Falix
Bard-favorites at 10 to .. and when the
pinch came they fell back. FL Ghor and
Carl Kahler were the winning favorites.
Winners i'm order: Haidee, 10 TO l; Blue
Ridge, 3 10 /; Malay. 8 TO l; Lennep, 20 to /;
Ell Ghor, 9 to 10; Carl Kahler, 3 to ?.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-02-09
Sporting News Of Local and General Interest

under the following conditions: Let each
man put up from $500 10 5000 70 guaran-
tee his appearance on time within four
months with either the World or Al smith
and I will deposit twice their amount as
my guarantee 10 them that l can furnish
the place and bring OF the fight within
one hundred miles OF New York without
Interference. l VIII agree 70 give a purse
OF $4,000 in addition 10 the amount / have
previously put up against their joint APP
pearance money. My reason for this Oner
IS that / would like 70 see a good fight be-
tween these two kingpins and have the
matter settled once for all. They can agree
TO split the money up only on one basis IL
my money proposition IS accepted. viz, 80
per cent TO the winner. 10 per cent. TO the
loser"
Terry McGovern as a referee is the nov
city that the Illinois Athletic Club will pre-
sent at its boxing show next Friday night
at Douglas Hall. Through Sam Harris,
manager OF the Brooklyn Terror" ar
engagements have been made for Terry to
go TO Chicago during the middle of the
week. The principals OF the main bout OF
the night. Kid" Broad and Young Now
att. agreed TO have McGOvern as arbiter
OF the contest. McGovern will second his
brother Hugh who makes his professional
debut IN the semi-wind-uD of the night
Hugh will meet Dusty" Miller, a Chicago
boxer. at 112 pounds. Malachi Hogan. the
clubs official referee, viii step aside In the
main event in favor OF Terry.
II the boxing bin to be introduced by As
semblyman John Nance. OF Kings county,
in the New York Legislature Becomes a
law. then the State will be benefited by
the sport. The bill calls for the State TO re-
ceive a certain percentage of the gross re-
ceipts OF all contests. The bill has been pre-
pared by Nanny Friend, the lawyer. who
possibly knows more about pugilism than
any other lawyer in this country. 1t pro-
vides for twenty-rOund bouts, but under
very stringent rules as regards fake
fights or other matters TO the
sport. II is said to be the best 5Oxing bill
that has ever been framed. 1t has many
good points and viii afford more protection
10 the public and the sport than any yet
presented.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-02-09
The BOWLING AVERAGES
L. Ii. l.. AND INDEPENDENT LEAGUE
RACES ARE EXCITING.
Allen and Graft Lead Independent
League with Same Average-High
school Scores-Averages.

AS a result of the high scores in the In
dianapolis Bowling League games last Fri
day night several members of that league
improved their averages. Carter is still
stationed at the top of the list, but he has
several opponents for first honors who are
giving him a merry run.
The Independent League race is very
exciting. Allen and Graf head the list
with the same average, but Allen has a
few pins to the good. The games this
week may change the positions of several
of the men in the first ten. Buchanan is
striving hard TO get TO the top.
The Fraternal averages show several
changes this week. The averages follow:
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-02-09
END OF THE WALKING MATCH.
w. 4. Hoagland Establishes New Rec
ord ON Twenty-Lap Track.

ROCHESTER,. n. Y, Feb. S.-The six
day heel and toe walking match closed at
midnight with w. A. H0agland, of Auburn,
N. Y. the 1OQ-mile champion. winner over
Nessies, the Minneapolis boy, by one mile
and twelve laps, and establishing a new
record for a twenty-lap track of 242 miles
fat. Weir, the Trenton. ". j., pedestrian.
finished in fair condition. covering 235 miles,
while Klubertanz, a local entry, takes
fourth money. with OBJ miles. Hart. the
champion colored walker. who has been
suffering all week from bronchitis, covered
but l32 miles, IS laps, but is out with a
challenge 10 walk any one, Hoagland
barred, any distance from twenty miles
up for any amount from 500 10 $500.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-02-09
Trotting Races on the snow.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
FORT WAYNE. Ind. Feb. s--The sleigh
ing is in ideal condition here and Washing
ton boulevard. from Broadway to Nelson
street. has been monopolized by the own
ers OF fast trOtters and PAGERS. The racing
Is witnessed by great crowds from The side
walks and house windows. \ race is being
arranged between Atlantic King, 200. Grace
Is. and Red Elgin. The flyers include a
number of the fast progeny of Atlantic
King and DR.. Reads MoNie. The starters
are stationed at Broadway and the judges
at Nelson street.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-02-09
NEW Y. M. C. A. RECORD.
s~agnIowsky and stoemer DO Great
Dipping on Parallel Bars.

Dyer athletic contest held last night in the
Y. NJ. c. A. gymnasium with 37 points.
Bauman took second prize with S31. while
StOefier was third with 32S and Kaylor
fourth with 327. Sagalowsky is entitled TO
wear the gold medal for the coming month
and Bauman will wear the silver medal.
In nearly all the events last night ties re-
suited for first and second places. The
events were different than usual and more
difficult. one more contest will be held. The
men holding the most points at the end of
the next contest Will be entitled 10 per-
manent ownership OF the medals.
In the dip contest on the parallel bars
Sagalowsky and Stoefier tied for first
place. making twenty-four turns. This es-
tablished a record for the local Y. NJ. c.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-02-09
CLOSE GAME OF BILLIARDS.
DIR. MiaI Defeats w. III. by
"a Score of 400 to 1874.

"a Score of 400 to 394
NEW YORK, Feb. S.-One of the closest
games of the Glass A billiard tournament
took place tonight between Wilson b.
Sigourney, of San Francisco. and DIR. l. L.
Mial, Of the local organization. The game
was replete with brilliant playing and the
result was in doubt I'D to the last inning.
DR.. Mial winning by a score of 400 TO 394.
Summary:
DR.. /. L. Mial-Total, 400; average, 3 25-75;
high runs. 80, 81. "a, %, 81.
Wilson H. Sigourney-Total. 394; average,
5 1915; high runs, 80, IS, Il, 10.
The afternoon game was between Charles
Norris and DR.. a. b. Miller. and the former
came out a winner by a score OF 400 to Z99.
Open table play figured principally in this
contest. Norris Gid not play with his usual
steadiness, but was not nearly so much of
his form as DR.. Miller, who did not get
fairly into his stroke until near the close,
BY that time Norris was within a few
points of the finish. Both made low aver
ages. Summary:
Charles Norris-Total, 400; average, 5 1910;
high runs. SO, 30, 30.
DR.. a. b. Miller-TOtal, 299; average,
4l1-72; high runs, p, IS, 16.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-02-09
Ninety-Seyen Candidates.

CHICAGO, Feb. S.-Oficiel entries for the
seventeen stake races to be run at the sum-
mer race meeting OF the Washington Park
Club have been given out by Secretary
James Howard. Since the unofficial Amer
ics-I Derby list was given out two horses,
Pretender and Waterscratch. nave been
taken off the roll, leaving ninety-seven can
didates for the $40, 900 race. In number the
entries for all the stakes reaches about the
same total as last year. The Lakeside,
KenwOod, haywood. Edgewater and Lake
view stakes all show an increase over last
season, while the Hyde Park stakes are
about the same and again lead the other
stakes in the number of entries, with Isl
candidates.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-02-09

The games in the Shortridge Bowling
League yesterday morning on the Pastime
alleys were not as exciting as they have
been heretofore. The Delectables are find
ing a good opponent in the new team called
the Invincibles and the finish of this league
gives promise of being much more inter
esting than the old one.
Yesterday morning the Delectables took
three straight from the Hoot Mons and
the Invincibles won three from the Mayors.
Following is the present standing OF the
clubs:
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-02-09

TOPEKA. Kan, Feb. &-The suprems
Court to-day decided that Governor STAN
ley has the right TO appoint successors TO
those district judges whose terms OF ONCE
expired recently as provided By the new b-
ennial election law. The decision was rem
dered on a test case brought by the at
torney general, which WAS agreed on az a
conference OF the old and new judges. -Four
Judges are afrected By the decl.lon.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-02-09
Harlem Entries Close To-Morrow.

CHICAGO. Feb. s.-Entries for twelve
stake events TO be run at the Harlem
Jockey Clubs spring and summer meetings
viii close Monday, Feb. 10. Among these
stakes are the Twentieth Century stakes,
worth 5000. and the Harlem handicap.
wort 5000. Five OF these stakes. with an
aggregate value OF $4,000. are for two-year-
ODDS and there are three selling stakes
worth 5000 each.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-02-09
Indians Starving.

MUSKOGEE. l.. T.. Feb. S-Thomas Buff
hngton, chief OF the Cherokee nation. was
here to-day consulting Indian Agent ShOen-
felt with regard 20 furnishing food and
the districts OF Tahlequah, Saline. Flint
Going Snake n Delaware many fullbl0Ods
have been on starvation rations for the
past two months, and IN the hills there il
great suffering. The dry weather OF last
year burned the Indians corn and destroyed
their only means OF subsistence.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-02-09
NonresIdents Have Rights.

COLUMBUS. O.. Feb S-George b. Okey.
as referee. has allowed claims against the
Ohio Debenture Company. amounting 10
sos. 0S6. He holds that nonresident deben-
ture holders are entitled 20 share on equal
terms with those residing In the State.
The claims OF nOnresidents allowed amount
10 SIG. 74. The claimants Will receive aboGt
30 cents on the dollar in the sttlement OF
the cOmpany's Affairs.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-02-09
To Amend Divorce Laws.

DIES MONIES. Ia, Feb. S.-The Senate
committee on judiciary of the Iowa Legis-
lature to-day reported favOrably a bfI TO
prevent citizens OF other States securing
divorces in Iowa on grounds not accepted
where the trouble originated. The bill also
N Divides that no divorce shall be granted
for any cause arising prior 10 residence OF
plaintiff or defendant IN this State. which
was not ground FOR divorce in the State in
which the cause arose.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-02-09

VII liz state NormnI.

The FIRST basketball team OF the NJ. T.. II.
s. will 90 10 Terre Haute Friday To play a
game with The state Normal team. The
team has also been invited 10 participate
IN a frat dance and reception after the
game The members OF the South Side team
say they viii not be as severe on the
future pedag0gues as they were in a re-
cent game in this city.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-02-09
Union Against Union.

NEW YORK, Feb. S-Members OF the
Brotherhood OF Carpenters have refused 70
work on buildings In this city With men
and In an EFFORT 20 force the discharge II
the ~amalgamated men the brotherhood orr
dered strikes on ten large buildings now
In course OF construction. Members OF tho
A"malgamated Society were al once put In
the places NacaIed by The slrlkera.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-02-09

s. Orchards.
intermediate Lenguc Games.

The players of the intermediate Basket
ball League Of the Y. NJ. &. a. played two
lively games yesterday morning in the
gymnasium. The Wheelers defeated the
Buncoes q TO s. while the Meridians were
defeated by the Hoosiers by a score OF 20
20 s. I'm the extra game played last Thurs
day the Primroses defeated the LOngridges
Il TO 3.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-02-09
ANDERSON PASSES RICHMOND.
Now Close to Muncie i'm the Polo
Championship Series.
special to the Indianapolis Journal.

RICHMOND, Ind, Feb. S.-Anderson
passed Richmond tonight in the race for
the Western polo championship, and is now
only a little behind Muncie. BY winning
from Richmond tonight Anderson has
taken four straight games. To-night's
score was . to ]. An extra half inning was
required to play off a tie. Arthur Hough-
ton, of Clinton, Mass, will arrive on Mon
day TO play first rush for