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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-06
WINTER SPORTS IN
COPPER COUNTRY
All Sorts Of Pastimes in the
Frozen Part of Mich
igan.

Special TO The Journal.
Calumet, Mich, Jan. 6.-Winter sports are
now at their height in northern Michigan. Cold
weather and an abundance OF snow have given
"a boost to the games. Hockey, Skiing snow
shoeing. curling etc. are popular. Arrange
ments have been made for several curling
matches between the Portage Lake and
Calumet Kinks, to be played ut the Palestra IN
this city. A the 500 there are several strong
clubs and teams will be. sent to the Duluth bon
spiel.
Calumet's new Ice speedway was opened this
week. A racing matinee was held and. a good
program provided. More informal matches are.
being made and a card for another matinee
will be announced In a few days. Later.
matches for some large purses will be arranged.
Some excellent scores were made at the annual
shoot of the Lakeview Gun club. Arrangements
may be made for a shoot in which members
OF the Calumet Light Guard. Lakeview Gun club
and Houghton Gun club will compete.
The Michigan college OF mines basketball club
has returned from an extended holiday tour.
The crack Port Washington, Wis. and Chicago
Central Y. NJ. c. A. clubs defeated it, but the
games with Norway, Quinnesec and many other
teams were won.
water polo is the latest sport at the Calumet
Z. III. @. A. The game will also be introduced
ut Hancock and matches between the two towns
Arranged. na
Efforts are still being made at ,Houghton to
bring Lewis Kruger and doe Collins together for
another wrestling bout in that city. Previous to
{ leaving the copper country Kruger said he
! WIS positive that after training for a few weeks
/ with = fast man at his home In Mooresville,
Ind, he would defeat Collins, and said it was
his intention to arrange for a return match tt
take place In February. Before leaving for his
home, Joe Collins said another bout with Kru
L Ger was agreeable to him. Collins also said his
! &ffer to wrestle any man In America, his weight
for any part Of 81 900, stands good, and he will
return here at any time a match is made.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-06
JULIA AND BOB
TO MEET TODAY
Fitzsimmons Passes Thru Sioux
City En- Route to Sioux
Falls.
Journal Special Service,

Journal Special Service.
Sioux City, Iowa, Jan. 6.--Declaring he stu
loves his wife and will go to any length TO
win her back, Bob ~Fitzsimmons passed thru
here last night en- route to Sioux Falls. where
his wife has gone to sue for a divorce. He
hopes to, unobserved, slip into her room. and
IL he gets by her lawyer he thinks he VIII get
her to go on to New York with him.
F1tz wept as he spoke of his loye for Julia,
and cursed when the conversation touched on
Major Miller. Bob says his occupation as a
fighter has gone, and the last knockout was de-
slivered by Julia and not by O'Brien. The stage
is his only means of making a livelihood. and
.tEis Ia precarious without Julia. A new play
awaits them, written for them Jointly. He al
mits he is moved by mercenary as well as SEN
timental reasons in seeking for a reconciliation.
She has $4,000 worth of diamonds bequeathed
his son by his second wife, and these he wants
back. and they. must play together to make 1t
win.
He blames Major Miller for the heartless man
ner in which Julia threw him down. Bob IS
travelling alone, and if he falls In his GRAND
he declares he don't just know what he will do,
but says he is desperate.
No Reconciliation.
Sioux Falls, s. D., Jan. 6.-Bob Fitzsimmons
arrived here last night and after a conference
with Judge Athens, his wife's attorney, ano
| with his wife, it is officially announced al
midnight that the efforts of Fitz to effect g
reconciliation with mis- wife have resulted un
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-06

Journal Special Service.
Chicago, Jan. 6.-Offcials of the Western
Skating association will have an opportunity to
the strength and scope of the Or
ganization soon In hating the proposed match
between Adolph Anderson of Chicago and Thor
Y aid v. Thompson Of Minneapolis. Rumors of a
match between the twin city star and the local
speed wonder have set Allen l.. Blanchard. and
the officials to work. and Thompson, who is a
member Of the association, has been sent word
that Adolph Anderson is ineligible to compete
with him because he has refused to come into
the fold here in Chicago, but has remained in
the camp of the old American Skating association
on the northwest side Of the city.
In spite OF the efforts Of disinterested skaters
in Chicago, a remnant of the old skating body
which was formerly In charge of the sport in
the Humboldt district has refused to Join the
new governing body. Among these Anderson re-
mains, and low that the new western skating
association is established on a firm basis the
directors are determined to demonstrate it,
working ability. Anderson must join the asso
citation, it is said, before he can compete will
the registered skaters. ~ " .
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New York. Jan. 5.-Tom Jenkins, heavyweight
champion wrestler Of America, is apparently not
over anxious to wrestle Fred Beell, the wonder,
for the championship. 1t is claimed he side
stepped an offer made by Harvey Parker, Beelrs
manager. jenkins went home to Cleveland from
West Point. where he is wrestling instructor, to
spend the holidays. Parker went to Cleveland
from Pittsburg to try to arrange a match. but
Jenkins failed to put in an appearance.
In reply to all of Beelrs challenges Jenkins
says that he will wrestle Beell in. private here,
but Parker wants the match to be public
Local promoter are trying to induce jenkins
to meet Beell at Madison Square garden some
time in February. If the Jenkins-Beel match
cannot be made within the next three months
Frank Gotch, the Iowa wrestler, who won the
championship from jenkins at Cleveland only t.
hand it back again at Madison Square garden
last spring, may be matched with Beeu.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-06
ON THE ICE
AT LAKE OF ISLES

Some fast driving is in progress at the Lake Of
the Isles this afternoon.
The first race is open to 2:16 ~trotters and the
winner will take away a cup hung up by Presi-
dent Al Gluck. Bill Poster and Mike Wilkes, the
speedy ~trotters which fought it out last week,
were entered, and in addition several horses
made their Ice debut in this event.
8. Jacobs & Co. offered a cup for the winner
of the PIP pacing event. There were five good
entries, and the outlook was bright for a hot
contest. In addition to the cups, ribbons will
be given to the winners of second, third and
fourth place in each event. ..
The entries were as follows:
2:18 Trot-Phil Lockhart (Rurdick}, Mike
Wilkes (Evans), Tea Rose (Kosko), Gem IN.
Porter), Bill Poster (W. F. POTTERY, Little Gro.
yer (Brundidge), Susie B Brown. 3,
f2:12 Pace-Harry W (Schroeder), Flower
Grove (Ronner). George w uogan), Fauna Gler
BROWN, Watch Charm (Gluck).
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-06
MATTS0N In LONG "
BOUT WITH PARDELLO

Carl Mattson, who showed up so well with
Leo Pardello, meets the Italian again at the
Dewey this evening. Pardello and Mattson fur
nished some very exciting. wrestling when they
met and Pardello tried all the holds which have
won for him numerous battles, but after fifteen
minutes Mattson was declared the winner, Par
dello agreeing to throw him in that time.
Tonight the time will be doubled. and Pardello
will be allowed thirty minutes in which to van
quish the. Minneapolis boy. Mattson has been
training very hard at the Y. NJ. G.. A. the
past few days, and will be in great shape for
the match. - :
This afternoon Fred o. Swanson Of the 7. NJ.
c. A. will wrestle Pardello. Swanson is a husky
fellow and ought to give a good account of him
self Fl . -. .n%"~f l.-.. sS, ~ =.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-06
FIVE HUNDRED
TO MAKE 4 TRY
~
There Is No Lack of Track Ma
terial for the Crimson
Coaches.
&curnal Special Service.

9Sulual SpoCld4
Boston, Jan. 5.-Five hundred Harvard men
have signifed their intention of trying for the
crimson track team this spring. This is the
biggest squad in the history of the university,
but there is a lack of experienced men which ap-
parently makes the chances of the team worse
than for several years. The showing has been
poor. recently. The only Splinter left to the team
since Schick graduated is Dodge, and he may not
be able to run next spring on account. Of Ill
health. There are several second-rate men, but
20 one in sight good for less than eleven seconds
In the hundred.
Captain Dives remains in the quarter and is a
sure point winner. The hurdles are left, without
anyone who can get better than third unless
something develops. King, in the two-mile, is
good for first in nearly any race, but Howard,
the miller, may not be able to run again.
AL the fields even are weak, with only -Gring
left for the pole vault. His record Is close to
eleven feet. sawyer has made points in the
broad jump. There will be two trainers to start
the season when they begin gymnasium work. A
new, board track has also been built for the win
ter work. a., = l.. .- ---
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-06
.COUGHLIN'S MEN WERE
SCRATCHED BY KITTENS

Revenge came to the Kittens indoor baseball
team last night. They caught the Lund Lands
ceeded to trim them to the tune of 16 to 12ain
memory of a somewhat different score when last
they met. &
Moore was back in the box for the Kittens and
the felines took a brace in consequence. The
game hung between the teams until the sixth.
when Coughlin's men were finally taken into
camp. Archie Hill, who did the tossing fr the
from behind the bat to do 1T.
Next Monday the City league contests begin.
Wednesday and Friday will be the other nights.
Two games will be played each evening. A meet
ing Of the clubs will be held at the Arcade
bowling alleys Sunday at 2:a0 pm: to complete
arrangements and perfect the schedule. The
teams in the league are the Lunds, Apex, Hen
[leys, kittens, Tonoys and Holtzermanns.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-06
FIGHTERS
MAY INVADE EAST
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Journal Special Service.
Chicago, Jan. 6.-Buddy Ryan, the local well
terweight, and one of the most popular boxers
Chicago ever produced, is once more in shape and
itching for a scrap. Billy Pierce of Boston,,
George Gardners old manager, wants Ryan to
go east, and Buddy has half promised to make
the trip If some good matches can be procured.
Buddy still thinks he has a chance with Jimmy
Gardner, Mike Sullivan's victory over the Lowell
welterweight proving to the local man that he
was not 80 tough after all. He will take either
Gardner or Melody on if a purse is offered, but
would first like to meet the Milwaukee crack,
Jack Dougherty, before invading the east.
Martin Duffy, forced into retirement some
time since by Honey Melody, is back in harness
again. Duffy also wants a match with Jack
Dougherty Of Milwaukee, but would not stop al
Fitzpatrick, Melody or any Of the w~elterweights
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-06
MECHANICS ARTS TEAM
DEFEATED SOUTH HIGH

The first season Of the Tri-City Basketball
league opened last night when Mechanic Arts
high school of st. Paul defeated South nigh
of Minneapolis by a score Of II to 10 at the
Lyndale gymnasium. The game was, as the
score indicates, hotly contested.
The first half ended with the score IL to .
in favor Of South high. After South had,
brought the score up to 10 in the second half. the
Mechanic Arts took a brace, and by good team
work mad etwo baskets. With the Mechanics
but a few points behind, the game developed into
work made two baskets. With the Mechanics
soon got the lead thru the star work of Rob-
erts, who shot goal after goal. The score was
tied and it remained SO until near the end Of
the half, when Roberts came in with one of his
opportune goals and won the game for the Wis
iting team. 'T.r- III .xs
The league, to be a success, must have OFF,
Gals who can hold the players in check. Rob
erts did the star work for Mechanics and the
South stars were Rand, McElmeel and Solem.
The lineup: IT, "
Mechinacs.- .-- South
Posch. ......... right guard ...........H Hanson
Geib guard. ............ Solem
Bla1se. center, McElmee
Roberts. ........ right field. ....... FredricksoI
| Hayden. ....... left field ............ -lsan(
Goals for Mechanics. Hayden /, Blaise l
Roberts g.: foul goals. Hayden ! out OF IL
goals for south, Fredrickson 1, McElmeel 2, Rant
2: foul goals. Rand s out Of IL.
OnicialS-Chase and Friedman. ~ :
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-06
HARVARD WANTS CHANGES
Talk Of Radical Action on Football
Comes from Cambridge.

Cambridge. Mass. Jan. 6.-Professor A. S.
White, chairman of the Harvard athletic COM
mittee, made an unofficial statement of the
committees attitude last night. After disclaim-
Ing any authority to bind the committee Profess
Sor White said.
Eve are not opposed to football as a sport.
We are only opposed to the way it was played
during the past season. Our committee will
probably take some radical action within two
weeks. which will show where Harvard stands
rs far as the committee in charge OF the
athletics IF the University goes.
If the action of other institutions IS not
radical enough. according to our thinking, we
happens. 1 do not think this will be neces-
sary. however. for we know by private confer
ences that other universities feel as we do about
feOtball,n
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-06
TRIED OUT MACHINE
Chuffers Took a Rough Ride in Out
skirts of Philadelphia.
'ournal Special Service.

Journal Special Service.
New York. Jan. b.-Not satisfied with the
/, OOO-mile nonstop track record which Charles
Wridgeway made at Brighton Beach last year,
carmakers have added another I, 0OO-mile to their
credit. The journey was completed at Philadel-
phia yesterday. afternoon when H. Savage and
J. r. Names finished their self-imposed task
over the country roads around Philadelphia,
during which time the motor did not stop for an
instant. --L.'j =
The last half of the journey was done In the
rain, with the roads in terrible shape. Figures
received by Mr.. Wridgeway and Jack Clark here
today show that the car carried. five persons on
the Journey, which took So hours and 40
minutes to complete. The fuel consumption was
81 gallons of. gasolene and two quarts Of cylin-
der oil. A single quart of water was all that
was used. Mr.. Wridgeway figures that the
expense. per person per. mile was about four
tenthS Of one cent. -.E f-.- .a-.. = f." H' "
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-06
BIG NINE CONFERENCE
|. TO DISCUSS FOOTBALL

Chicago. Jan. 6.-Present evils of football and
other college sports will receive the formal con-
sideration Of the ''big nine'' authorities at a
special conference to be held in Chicago next
week. ! H. TIT. B..
In response to the invitation. Of President
James B. Angel OF the University of Michigan.
representatives Of each of the conference schools
will meet at the Chicago Beach hotel next Fri
day to discuss reforms in athletics in general and
football in particular. ~ - -.
In view Of the expressed opinions of many Of
the college representatives the probabilities are
that radical changes will be recommended in the
conference rulings. -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-06
ooNDIT DEFEATED JOHNSON
Opening of Play in Billiard Tourney at
the Vendome. .

Condit won from johnson in the first match of
the courthouse amateur billiard tournament ut
the vendome last night. He was scratch man,
having to 60 100 points to his opponents so.
The final score was 100 to 53.
The match was long drawn-out. lasting fifty
nine innings. Condit started strong but slumped
at about the forty eighth when Johnson began
to pull up. In the ffty-seventh Johnson had but
nine to 60 to run out, while Condit had still
eleven points to. make. This reused him and
he pulled out in two innings, making nine in the
first and two in the second.
The next match will be played Monday, when
Eosseen and Tupple get together.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-06
WILL .
ENTERTAIN BOWLERs.
Journal Special Service.

JOURNAL speclalE SeTvlo6.E s. =" y - :
prevails among l~ocaIVboTlerssoyer the meet Of
the American Bowling c4ngfesssN and as an evil
'dence Of this fact they have subscribed among
themselves the sum of $4,000 for the entertain
ment of their guests. &l%f ~
In the course Of the next few days a commit
tee will visit the merchants and bankers of
the city, and5it ds'nowA thought that $40, coo and
perhaps $4,000 will be easily raised. Z
There Is much local pride in the matter, as
louisville not only feels the honor In having
captured the tourney, but in gaining the presi-
dency Of the congress. There will be a meeting
Is, at waech final plans. for the entertainment
of the visitors will be made. s@.~
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-06
ROWING CLUE INTEREST

The Minnesota Boat club held a meeting at the
ST paul VCom nercfal Club last night and named
President J. N. Denegre. Captain N. P. Lang
ford. Jr.. and R.. NJ. Newport. ia committee
to iocate a suitable place. near st. Paul, for
the Twin CT Winnipeg Rowing association meet
next sumter. - -.
While the club can not settle the question, 1t
ISOLATION in regard to the facilities offered by
the lakes nea- st. Paul and to DC, all In Its
mower to bring the races to the sanity city.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-06
YALE VERY WEAK In
BASKETBALL PLAY
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Journal Special Service.
Chicago, Jan. 6-Yale's basketball team was
defeated in its second contest with Evanston Y.
NJ. c.. A. team at the ~latter's gym last night.
The score at the end Of the second half was SO
to 16. Many of the points won by the Evanston
repeated fouls by the visiting team. The game
showed clearly that the visitors are not used
to the western style of basketball playing, and
this difference is responsible in part for Yale's
defeat.
Both teams played clean and snappy ball at
the start. Anderson Of Yale aroused the hopes
Of his fellow players when he, scored a clean bas-
ket in less than half a minutes play. 4
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-06
COSTUME PARTY AT
The CENTRAL RINK

Great success attended the masquerade carni-
val at the Central roller skating rink. Cos
tunes, beautiful and comical, were there in large
numbers and the judges had great difficulty In
awarding the prizes.
Miss Beatrice Price was adjudged sthe most
handsomely dressed lady and James Craigie car
ried of the corresponding honors for the gentle
men. Miss Myrtle Hedlund and l.. B. Church
carried of the prizes offered by the management
for comic costumes. Miss Ester Hedlund. who
wore an Anna Held fencing girl costume with
great effect, was voted the most graceful skater
out of sixteen entered for the contest.
During the week of Jan. s there will be a Sc
ries Of speed contests at the rink which
promise to furnish much entertainment, as sew
eral valuable prizes are offered.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-06
Through Tourist Cars to California

" W = Wy
On four days of the week, via Chicago
Great Western Railway Mondays
Leave Minneapolis 7:40 am, st. Paul
$40 am, via Omaha, Missouri Pacific,
Kansas City and Santa Fe, arriving Los
Angeles following Friday, S:25 am.
Tuesday-Leave Minneapolis S pm,
st. Paul $3.50 am. via Omaha and
Rock Island Scenic Route, arriving San
Francisco 1928 pm, Saturday.
Wednesday--Leaye Minneapolis 1O:45
pm, St. Paul 1920 PM, via Kansas
irving Los Angeles 1885 noon, Sunday.
Thursday-Leave Minneapolis 1920
am, st. Paul 1850 m via Kansas
City & Santa Fe Route, arriving Los
Angeles 1925 am, Monday.
For further information apply to R.
II. Herad, General Agent, rne Nicol-
let avenue and 5th street, Minneapolis.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-06
C0FFR0TH TO MATCH
RYAN AND 0'B2IEN
Journal Special Service.

Journal SpeclaI SerVIces
San Francisco, Jan. 6.-Jack O'Brien and
Tommy Ryan will be the next big p~ugilistie at
fractions in this city. Immediately after his
victory over Fitz, O'Brien expressed a willing
ness to fight Ryan. When Tommy heard what
his old-time enemy was saying about him, he
directed his manager to talk business with him.
Ryan and Hart are ut the head of a burlesque
show which is touring the northwest.
Ryan says he will be ready to meet the Quaker
in March. Altho Ryan had practically quit the
game because Of poor health, he thinks he can
| get in shape for a battle. Coffroth will not give
details of his plans, but he knows these two
| would prove a good card and will work accord
ingly.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-06
King of All Cough Medicines.

Nj. E. G. Case, a mail carrier Of Can.
ton Center, Conn, who has been in the
U. S. service for about sixteen years,
says: "We have tried many cough
for Group, but Chamberlain
to be relied upon every time. We also
find it the best remedy for coughs and
colds, giving certain results and leav-
ing no bad after effects. We are never
without it in the house,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-06
MERE MAN.

"Man's capacity for happiness he
brushes out of existence by an accumu-
lation of bad habits'-From Sarah
Grand's analysis Of oman and His Fol
lies'' in The Sunday Journal tomorrow.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-06
MISSOURI WANTS
REVIVAL OF RAGING
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journal Special Service.
st. Louis, Jan. 6.-That there is a sentiment
In the state for a law which shall permit horse
racing in Missouri, with the objectionable fea,
ture of gambling eliminated, is the opinion Of
State Senator McDavid of Springfield, Mo.
- 'tCOunty fair associa tons and breeders Of fine
horses foster this sentiment largely said Sen
ator McDavid. 81 have rot changed my views
regarding racing since the time in the last ses-
sion when 1 worked for the repeal of the old
breeders law, under which racing and gambling
Inevitably went together at the tracks in the
big cities. 1 still believe in racing with the
rambling eliminated"
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-06
OUTLAW LEAGUE
AFTER The REUBEN
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Journal Special Service. A@v.s 4
Harrisburg, Jan. The Tri- State league
wound up its meeting here yesterday, when
President Carpenter was elected secretary and
treasurer. Both Altoona and Williamsport are
endeavoring to sign Catcher Ritter of the Brook
lyn National league club. Manager Hamilton
Of harrisburg is after Rube Wadden, one of the
champion athletics OF. the American league.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-06
No Opium in Chamberlain's Cough
I.N - Remedy.

There is not the least danger in giving
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to small
children as it contains no opium or, other
harmful drug. It has an established
reputation of more than thirty years as
colds, Group and whooping cough. It
always cures and is pleasant to take.
| Children like it.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-01-06
PLAN MEET

Cu1Cdg0 0KdGeIS VIII DO I1VSIS dV 0f9Ch-
son Park Lake. =
Journal Special Service. "
Chicago. Jan. e.-The Western Skating asso.
citation will hold it's annual championship meet
at jackson park on the first or second Sunday In
February, providing there is good ice on eithe,
of those dates. This was decided unon- at 6
meeting held at the Sherman House last night
x 1t was also decided that anyone registered
in the Western Skating association would not be
allowed to race in am pnsanetioned meets ant
anyone not registered with the associa tior
will be barred from any Of Its meets. >