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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-24
JOE CANS NOW WITH
THE HONORED DEAD
ST. Louis Post-Dispatch.

st. Louis Post-Dispatch.
When Joe Cans made a poor showing
against Blackburn, and a still worse show
ing against Sam Langford, ii was predicted
that he had lost his championship form,
but the most sure indication of this came
with the poor showing he made against
Willie Fitzgerald last week. The jaw of
Fitzgerald looked as big to Cans as a
dangling punching bag. and the way the
colored boy battered it for ten rounds
should have made it look like dent in
his face. In almost every round of the
fight Fitzgerald was stirring UP the resin
on the mat with his shoulders, yet he was
on his feet at the call of time in the tenth
round. II fighter ever gave a sure sign
that he had lost his punch Cans was the
man. In all his previous battles all that
was necessary was for him to land on the
spot once, and his opponent failed to answer
the next bell. There is no accounting for
the loss of a punch. The power passed
from McGovern when he was apparently
at the height OF his career and in good con-
dition, and all the good fighters have lost
their most valuable asset in the same way
When Cans made such poor showings with
Blackford and Langford the talk was
strong that he was playing 'possum in the
hope OF Turing some more profitable game
into his net. There is a different story
now. He was In prime condition for the
last mill. and the way he drove Fitzgerald
around the ring shows that he was passing
up no opportunities to push him into the
land Of sleep. Cans was one OF the great
est fighters that the game. has ever devel-
oped, but his strong point was the punch
he always had on tap. He was very clever
and able to avoid punishment, but when
ever he discovers that his best punches are
worthless his fighting days will be over If
Britt Is strong enough fighter to whip
Young Corbett he should have a royal
chance with Cans if the colored man Is in
the condition that the last few fights which
he has made seem to warrant.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-24

in Kansas City and Milwaukee. The
schedule will hardly cause much of rum
,'Hs. but IL is believed the changes In the
co ~slitution wis. stv dp little discussion.
1t is believed the constitution will be
amended so as to make II possible for
change in the circuit next season. The
Western League circuit next season will
comprise St. Paul, Minneapolis, Kansas
City. st. Joseph. Omaha, Des Moines, Den
yer and Colorado Springs, instead of the
six cities that now comprise that orgariza-
ton. Next year the American Association
and Eastern League will consolidate and
this consolidation probably will tear up
the baseball map in an astonishing man
ner.
George Tebeau has won his fight in Den
yer and he practically controls the West
ern League. AS a result Of his victory the
Western circuit this year will comprise
only six cities and there will be no West
ern League clubs in Milwaukee and Kansas
City. With the consolidation that is
bound TO come the Western will have much
better circuit next year.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-24
Game No. 13-''KeIso."

(a) Forms the opening which received it's
title from Drummond The game is a very
sound debut for Black. and Is rapidly be-
coming popular. Its one fault is that White
has a great variety OF reply. A J. Heffner,
of Boston, is called the "Kelso King" be-
cause, more than any other man. he has
made the opening popular by sound anaIy-
ses.
Do 22-ls. 15-22, 25-1s. e-1S. 24-19. ll-15.
ISL. s-24. 2s-19, As. @-25. Sill. BIS,
so. ls-14, 10-17, 21-14. 10 27-z3, SO,
PSI. l0-l7. H-H. 2-6. 3O-25. 19-l7. 25-2l.
(c) 2-1S. I'D. 27-2s. s-13. 2a-l9 80,
26-23, 1O-l4, 1910. 6-l5, 24-l9 15-24, 2S-l9,
% 32-2S. lie. 1S-15. 81. 22-l7. 1872,
2e1S, Ill. 29-25. 9-13 Drawn.
Id 2S-l9, 7-lO. D-23, 9-l4, same as
"Whilter." or 24-20, IA. 22-1s. 15-22. IS.
5-I4. 29-25. 11-l5. 23-19. 15-24 2s-19 Sill,
27-23, 1l--l5 same as Defiance"
(e) 9-13, 23-lS. l2-l6 Is weak for Black.
o. BIS, 16-20, ISL, SIS. 1T-l3, S-l4.
24-l9, etc. draws. OF 17--l4. 9-ls. 23-l4, Sill.
24-2O 1919. PA. 3-S. 32-27. Go 22-lS.
tg) 1913. 22-ls. 12-l9, 22-lS, 15-22, 2i-l5,
I'll, draws, or 9-14. A-B. 15-24. 2S-19,
S-ll. PTS, draws, but both these lines
are weak and should be avoided.
(h) 24-l9. 15-94. 2S-19. 49, 22-ls. $50.
25-22. n-16. 29-25, 10, 25-2l. Sill, Ell,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-24
SPORT OF WATER POLO
IS VERY INTERESTING
Illustrated sporting News.

Illustrated Sporting News.
Water polo is comparatively new game.
1t had its origin in England about 1870
but was not imported into America until
some time in the late SOS. 1t has gained
great popularity, however, since then, and
only the scarcity of available pools pre-
vents its becoming the favorite indoor win
ter sport.
The object of the game which is played
by two opposing teams Of six, generally in
a tank as near forty by sixty feet as pos
sible. is to touch the opponents goal "a
space four feet by twelve inches. situated at
each end of the tank, eighteen inches above
the water leveD with a rubbr ball that
is thrown into the tank by the referee, at
start of play. Each touch counts one, and
the side scoring most points wins the game.
To give the contest some life, and make il
interesting, ii was ruled, In America, that
no goal be allowed unless the ball was in
contact with the hand Of the man scoring
at the time the board was touched.
Water polo Is now a scientific basis
and by means the dtsOrdered scramble
that IL appears TO the casual observer. The
preliminary work done by candidates for a
good team is even more complicated than
the preparation for football Besides learn
ing passing. catching. interfering and scor-
ing, each man has to go through a sys-
tematie course OF aquatic tackling, that has
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-24

controlled the affairs OF the bowling con-
gress long enough and it is time to elimin
ate the commercialism. The indianapolis
delegates will also insist that the constitu-
ton be so amended as 10 make it compul-
sorry that every bowling club entered In
national tournament be a member OF a city
bowling association. Ii was thought this
was done a the meeting of the A p. G. in
indianapolis last February, but it seemed
there was a loophole through which the
clubs that do not belong TO city associa-
tions managed TO crawl and have their en-
tries accepted by the Cleveland managers.
Other sections OF the constitution will re-
ceive attention and 1t is quite probable that
the thirty days clause. whereby clubs must
be organized at least thirty days before
making entry 70 a national tournament Will
be made palmer. The indianapolis delegates
will vote for Milwaukee as the next con-
vention city.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-24
News of the Game.

David Millar and friends. OF DAVIS. Ia.
are endeavoring TO raise purse and SO. get
the Western tournament at that piaee-
About 500 TO $l5O Is named.
Almost everybody who has heard OF pro-
fessional checkers knows OF the games and
problems of L. J. VAR. Mr.. VAR writes
from Ravenna, o., as follows: PLEASED 10
hear OF the new column and wish you
abundant success. shall be glad TO send
you some problems"
John Kirk. OF Braddock, Pa, will play II.
o. Newcomb. the present holder of the
Pittsburg Dispatch challenge medal, Feb.
10 and 20. The contest will be one of the
severest. as Mr.. Newcomb is splendid.
aggressive player The Tri-state Associa-
ton has decided that the contest must be
played on the two-move restriction rules.
eliminating the possibility OF the players
electing openings that are weak or un-
fair
The Minneapolis enthusiasts. and Incl
dentally all the players OF the West are
interested In the announcement that a
tournament TO decide the checker cham
pionship OF the West will be held ia The
above named city on Feb. Y. Already the
best known experts have been invited 10 at
tend. Matters being rushed. aud all
things point TO the fact that undue haste
is being made 10 expedite the tournament.
Not a word of protest is being heard. al
though il is an evident fact that many play
ers who would wish. under ordinary circum-
stances 10 enter. will find IL incOnvenient
or impossible 10 do so now. The objections
TO the tournament at this time are obvious.
The occasion is one OF such Importance
to the game that a longer time for pre-
paratory practice is required by all those
who are so unfortunate TO be In ragged
form. Then, IL is also true that many will
find IL impossible for business and other
reasons 10 go 10 Minneapolis IN the dead
of winter. To make this tournament a
satisfactory ana representative contest OF
the West, all match players must be given
an opportunity 20 brush up their technique,
and some arrangements must be made 20
provide a meeting place easy OF access TO
the majority. Certainly some OF the best
players I'm the West cannot get ready with
out several months OF constant training
and study. IL would seem, therefore. UNI
fair the part OF the promoters, TO fail
to recognize this fact and 10 insist on rush .
ing the tournament through. I'm event Of
their doing IL will make the medal the
property OF some player who Is winner sim
ply because OF the accident OF being in
practice. much better plan Will be 10
defer the tournament until some time next
summer or fall and 20 arrange 20 have
the contest come Of at 81. Louis during
the exposition. Should this be done. not
only will every player OF prominence have
opportunity 10 enter but the entrance
purses Will be much larger and no one viii
be Obliged 20 plead lack OF time for prepare
ton when ne finds himself counted out In
the early rounds.
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ATTELL SHOULD WIN.

The Indianapolis Athletic Club will give its
second boxing show Of the season to-mor-
row night at the Auditorium polo rink. The
principals in the main bout will be Abe
AtteI, the clever San Francisco lad, who
boxed a draw with Harry Forbes in this
city on Jan. 4. ard Norris Rauch, of Chi
cago. Since the last show the spOrt-lovinS
public has complmented the club for pro-
noting such high-class boxing shows. At
the last entertainment there was no sign of
brutality and the audience was composed OF
the best class Of men of Indianapolis and
surrounding cities-rnen who desire to wit
ness scientific boxing between lads who are
expert in that business. The contest to-
morrow night should be as interesting as
the one between Attell and Forbes. Rauch
has an exceptionally good record, and as
he is in frst-class condition he should be
able to give a very good account OF himself
against such a clever man as Attell. Attell
and Rauch have never met in the roped
arena. but each has seen the other box
against other opponents. Attell on form
should win the contest, but Rauch pos
sesses more confidence than is usually dis
played by a boy who is about to meet an
opponent that is recognized to be the best
lad at his weight. and that confidence will
serve him to put up fast contest against
Attell. Rauch is anxious to win decision
over Attell. while the latter would not have
the Chicago man defeat him for several
times the amount he Is to receive for his
services I'm this contest Attell would
have much TO lose by failing to box
fast enough TO defeat Rauch. as he is
matched to meet Harry Forbes at st. Louis
next Thursday night. and failure to win the
decision would mar his almost perfect rec
ord and might damage the attendance at the
West End Club when he faces Forbes.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-24
HORSEMEN PLEASED
WITH RECENT ACTION

The suspension of Jockey pullman by the
California stewards for failure to keep
riding engagement, should be applauded
and will be applauded by every horseman.
This is not from any desire to see punish
ment inflicted, but entirely because the fail
ure to keep engagements has been hitherto
passed over entirely too lightly by the rae
ing authorities. Usually it is merely the
man who has. contracted for the engage
ment who has suffered. There have been
cases without number, East and West,
where the owner and the trainer have made
engagements with jockeys the day before
the race and have been met on the GROUNDS
with such palpably absurd explanations as
that the boy has suffered an accident or
missed a train, or that his mother or his
wife or somebody else doesn't wish him to
ride. Stables of prominence, of course,
have not been met with such fiimsy ex-
cuses, but the instance In which trainers
of modern establishments have been disap-
pointed are many. 1t was only in the sea-
son which has most recently passed That
a trainer received a message from a slip
of lad who had not a presentable pair OF
breeches when he came here two years be-
fore, saying that his "car'-an auto car,
by the way-had broken down at East New
York, and that he would not arrive at the
track In season to keep ali engagement
which he had made in the first race. What
was done about It? Nothing. The trainer
NAu nut SdAO " COhil'ldilii LOA iIC SOHAO hNs
tell when he might want the lad again, and
there was nothing left for him but to
scratch his horse or TO patch UP the situa-
ton as best he could by hiring a substi-
tute. AS a matter of fact, every engage
ment made by jockey should be reported
TO the clerk OF the scales the night before
the race-not for publication at all, but
for report to the stewards-and when this
contract is violated or when for any reason
a substitution is made, the stewards should
make diligent inquiry 10 the cause there
Of No excuse other than one accounting
for some extraordinary circumstance
should avail against such an engagement,
and failure to keep II should be met with
most exemplary punishment. Jockeys I'M
attached are in the public market. They
may have the right to decline mount, but,
having accepted such mount, they are
obligated to put in an appearance in ample
ir1a IN
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-24
almost as many holds and breaks as has

almost as many holds and breaks as has
wrestling.
The game itself is all played in given
formations. Each player is coached indi-
vidually regarding his work in every pos
sible combination, and blackboard prac-
tice is frequently INDUCED in by the best
teams.
The progress that this sport has made is
remarkable. The criss-cross plays, the
masses, the various hurdles and the leap
from shoulder to shoulder have all come
into existence within the last few years,
and have completely revolutionized the
game. Even in the minor details things
have changed radically, and for the three
or four tackles that were in use ten years
ago, there are now at least a hundred; at
every new meet new ones appear that have
never been seen before.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-24

A few OF the Western Roller Polo League
magnates now wish they had not been so
selfish when the league was reorganized last
fall and the question Of a percentage basis
came up for consideration. Those mag
mates saw visions of packed houses in their
own towns at every game. and they did
not want to let visiting clubs share in the
receipts AS the season is drawing toward
a close the attendance in those particular
cities has begun to wane and the magnates
now want a percentage basis. 1t is the
only business-like and equitable plan, but
the best time to arrange 1t is at the be-
ginning OF a season. The Indianapolis club
owners fought for the percentage plan,
but they favor no change until next sea-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-24
FRANK DIVERS FIRST
EXPERIENCE IS UMPIRE

Detroit Journal.
Frank Dryers selection as an American
League umpire for next season recalled to
Detroit friend OF the ex-Detroit manager an
incident Of Franks first experience as an
indicator handler.
1T was when Dwyer was pitching for
Cincinnati and getting away with his games
In spite Of having nothing but a CLASSY arm
and a dinky slow curve" ssid the narrator.
lone day the New Yorks were playing In
Cincinnati and the regular umpire was not
able to officiate. 1 think it was the time
that Tim Hurst had his trouble at Gin
cinnati and was arrested for throwing q
pop bottle - q spectator, but OF that am
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-24

Art Simms, of Akron, who was recently
defeated by Battling" Nelson in Milwau-
kee. has decided 10 retire after one more
battle, stating that he can no longer stand
body punishment. Men become so worn
down from constant punching that they
readily succumb 10 comparatively light
blows. 1t is well known that Peter Ma
hers jaw became more and more sensi-
tive after each fight in which he received
hard wallops there, this increased sensi-
bility rendering him more and more easy
victim in his later battles. Jim COrbett
was never the same man after he fought
FitzsimmOns. in spite OF the fact that his
display with Jeffries at COney Island was
one OF the most brilliant performances Of
his career. Kid Mccoy was never the same
after his walloping by Tom Sharkey. one
of the best cases in point is that of Nc
Govern. who certainly was never the Ter
rible Terry after his first defeat by Young
COrbett.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-24
Game No. 12-"Ayrshire Lassie.-

(a) Forms the opening. named by Wyl
lie in compliment to a charming maiden
who graced one of his matches with her
presence.
OBJ At one time 9-13 was the most popu-
lar move at this point but the text move
is now almost invariably played. 9-14,
however, is quite good.
(c) This Is undoubtedly the best move
here. 22-1s and 23-1s will draw, but neith-
er is strong.
Cd 9-14 2S-23. 1918 would run into the
"Old Fourteenth"
(e) We recommend this line as less COM
plicated than 32-2S. although the latter is
quite safe.
60 e6-22 LIE, 20-11, 81 Black wins
(g) Beware of 20-16, 10-l4 Black wins.
CHI Best move. and gives Black the easiest
ending.
ID 24-1s, 15-24, 2S-1s. %, and Black
should win.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-24

not sure Anyway. they had TO get two
players 10 umpire and Dwyer and Wilson
were the ones selected.
Wilson began 20 toss of the close ones
in favor OF New York at a great rate. and
there was nothing that ne didn't see cross
eyed. The crowd and the players soon
caught on that Wilson was bound 10 give
the game TO New York and howl went up
for Dwyer 10 even things up. He was doing
the base decisions and there were a lot OF
hard ones. but Dwyer gave them just
he saw them. Buck Ewing. who was man
aging Cincinnati then, got wild at last and
over 10 Dwyer.
Are you going TO let them rob us.
Frank he yelled
I'm umpiriag the way 7 see things
said Dwyer and Ewins had 10 back up or
get fined by his own player"
Dwyer has had experience ~ an umpir~.
having tackled the position in the National
at a time when rOwdyism was most ram-
pant. He had a hard time OF IL He gave
up umprtng 70 come 20 Detroit as mani
ager OF the team
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-24

The men selected by the indianapolis
bowlers 10 represent the leagues Of this city
al the American Bowling Congress in CIeve-
land next month are business men and they
are not identified with the commercial side
OF the sport The delegates are Charles y.
Bookwalter. William Bosson and Louis G.
Buddenbaum and they will go before the
congress with the intention Of lighting any
measure that has a commercial side to it,
Manufacturers OF bowling supplies have
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-24
DUAL PERSONALITY
CAUSES MUCH TROUBLE
st. Louis Republic.

Questions relative to the identity Of
Twin" Sullivan, the prize Fighter, may be
answered by stating that Twin has a dual
personality-that there is two of him.
Followers of pugilism have been some
what perplexed at times by reading ac-
counts of battles at $50 pounds in which
Twin" Sullivan received the verdict. The
next day. mayhap. they see an article in
which Twin Sullivan, the promising light
weight. Is mentioned as doing good work
in the 135-pound class.
Charley RaughtOn once suggested bring
ing Twin" Sullivan mere 10 fight Mike
Schrecll or Hugo Kelley. The next day he
announced that he might send Twin
against Jack Okeefe. Many local sports
wondered just what happened TO be the
matter with Haughton on that occasion.
In reality there was nothing wrong with
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-24

Drawn. Barker and Martins. Gardner
and Ports.
(a) 1t is Gross"
(b) 1t is now "Old Fourteen"
(c) 2-6 24-20. 15-24. 2s-19. 60. 1915,
Ills, 32-2S 15-24, 2s-19, '1-5, 19-15. 10-19
ITO. ia, 2S-16, 12-ls. 22-17, IS-22. 26-lO
Drawn. Ports and Gardner. The move
Q-5) varies from sturges. whose work
shows Sill at this point. But the varia-
ton is pretty. Instead of 2-6 at the trunk,
If Black goes Is, White wins follows:
Is. SO-25, So. S2-27, 2S, 22-lS, 15-22,
25-1S. 13-22, 2+0. White wins; sturges
Cd S2-27. 15-1S 22-15, 1922, 30-26, lis
26-17, 1872, 1915 1926, Ill, 2-6, Ito,
ia, 29-25. Drawn. Hay. CThis line should
be avoided by amateurs, as it is very crit
ical for White.-Ed.e
(e) Sill, 25-22 Ills 24-2O. 15-4. 2s-19,
Iii. 31-27. 81, 27-24. 1S-17 22-1S. 10-14,
13-9, 10. 9-5, ills, 81, 15-1s, lie, 2-9,
A-H. Drawn. Drummond.
% Sill. A-i9. IS, &-22, S-12. 2-1S.
10. 2s-24. LIE. 1s-15. Drawn. Anderson.
(gl 10. 22-1s. s-s, 2s-24, So. 30.
White wins. Sinclair. (For an amplifica-
ton of the foregoing variations the student
may refer to Lees Guide."-Ed)
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-24

George siler. the well-known Chicago
fight critic and referee. recently made the
statement that no man can expect 10 win
from Charles Neary in his own town.
Judging from Herrera's recent bouts with
Neary In Milwaukee siler seems to be right
The best Herrera could get in both lights
WAS a draw
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-24
CONTINUED from Last Week.
Game No. 11-"Cross."

Mr. Gus Ports. of Troy, n. Y, sends the
following game and part OF the annotations
The game played Mr.. Ports said, by
himself and Mr.. Gardner, the latter manip-
ulating the Black pieces The game is
identical, after the fourteenth move. with
the forty-fourth game of the Barker-Mar-
tins match. The variations are standard
lines which should be memorized by all
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-24

In revising the roller polo rules 1t would
be a good idea for the rulemakers to in
sert few sections Of the old London prize
ring code In the rules TO govern the play
Then referees would know who to declare
the winner Ia such fights as have marred
the game In both the Western and Central
Leagues in the past two weeks.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-24

According to close friend Of j. j. Ryan,
that spectacular plunger recently cleaned
up s2O5,OO0 in cotton He said he figured
that the WaIl-street crowd let him make
that much just to get him started and
then hook him in for million. Ryan
actually believed that the Wall-street OPP
orators were manipulating the cotton mar
ket simply TO hook him in The position
Of press agent for Mr.. Ryan must be a
lucrative one
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-24

The American League magnates have de-
cided to leave the question Of the right OF
the American TO play Sunday games In
New York TO the National League to prove
to them where the treaty is violated. If
II can be shown President Johnson will
withdraw as gracefully as possible. The
question arises as to how gracefully John
son can withdraw from any proposition
that he has set his plans for.