The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-26
SPORT XHEEZES.
Being PurlOined Dog Meat.
Prune Pies. Lemon Sand
witches. Etc.

One of the most enjoyable things
about the Xmas wrestling match be-
tween Jerome and Hoffman was the alb
solute fairness Of both men. In the
first fall when Jerome had put Hoffman
on his back the referee gave him the
decision. However. Jerome refused to
break away and the referee had to slap
him again.
Then Hoffman got up and said: DO
you really think you had both shoulders
down.
NO 1 didn't" Jerome answered, but
I think 1 had you where could have
put you down or held you there all
night. 1 am willing to pass up the
decision and do it again. if you want me
to-"
Hoffman grabbed his hand. congratu-
lated him upon his fairness and con-
coded him the fall 1t was a little AL
fonso -Gastonny. but it showed that both
men were willing to do the square thing,
and that is what makes the sport worth
while.
The Juicy-eyed Swede' will prob
ably cling to Oscar Peterson as a re-
suit of his wrestling in one of the pre-
liminaries Xmas day. Kit Carter, of
North Topeka. downed Peterson almost
before he knew the match was on This
was the first defeat Peterson had ever
sustained. and it was simply impossi-
BILE for him to bear it without allowing
the sorrow to leak through his eye
brows.
Such conduct is not very sportsman
like. but sometimes it shows how much
a fellow has his heart in his work
and is good indication Of conner ev-
cry time.
Now that the Yankees have been
sold what will be the fate of Arthur
Irwin, the veteran scout? Irwin is a
picturesque figure in baseball, well
liked and respected. but for some rea-
son he has never got along with the
various Yankee managers. From
stallings down to Chance the cry
has been: I'VE can't do anything with
Irwin on the job Yet Irwin stood
better than the managers, and held
his office. Whether Farrell, Devery
or Ban johnson was the big booster
for the old scout will doubtless come
to ligh. in the future working of the
new management.
The official averages for the 1914
season prove that young Pfeffer of
Brooklyn is just about the find of that
organization. Pfeffer figured in 43
games, 81 of which were complete.
With a club that was in the dumps all
season, he won % and lost IL, scor-
ing three shutouts He walked 81 and
famed 1875. He is charged with 50
earned runs. or 1877 runs per each
nine inning game In this respect
Pfeffer ranks third, bowling only to
the Bostons. Doak topped the field,
allowing 1.72 earned runs to a nine
inning game. His showing, incident
ally. was one of the surprises of the
year
Bruning, NebraSka-on no maps ex-
cept the very large ones and the rail-
road folders-has put in bid to be-
come the smallest member of all
organized ball. The town of Bruning
has a total population of 353: it has
a water tank. a store, a postoffice,
part of a street-and a ball park. The
heroic $50 have formally applied for
admission to the Nebraska State
cation with the coin. and are ready to
deposit all needed funds to insure the
fulfillment of all obligations for
whole season. Among the 353 are
grain dealers, and some retired busi-
ness men. and they have Clipped in
for a pool that would make the treas
ury of many a Glass A league look
slender.
New York. Dec. 26.-No matter how
hard the wind blows or how hard it
SHOWS or rains, in fact let the ele-
ments do their worst, the good and
ancient sport Of golf will not suffer
during the long and weary winter
months.
I The latest innovation here is the in
door golf game Many Of the leading
| hotels and restaurants are having in
door courses installed. OF course, the
| conditions will be far from those en-
| countered on the outdoor course.
Drives of $50 yards can not be made
but then the player can enjoy the SEN
sation OF having swing at the ball
I Amateurs and especially those who