Hammond Times, Volume 7, Number 160, Hammond, Lake County, 6 December 1912 — Page 12
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THE TIMES Friday. Dec. 6, 1912.
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Fackey McFarland returned from Dayton, O., yesterday, feeling chipper enough after stopping Terry Nelson in five rounds. He Is ready to start training for his quarrel with Eddie Murphy, the Boston bulldog, booked for the Kenosha ring Dec. 16. Manager Thiry
New York. Pec. 6. The Gibbons
I McGoorty affair of Wednesday night
was a live topic among sporting- men today, and both boxers were scored se
verely for their futile efforts to show real fighting qualities. Investigation among persons directly Interested developed evidence to disprove the c.rjKe ot oeliberatc faking, but also d". "closed ."acts that will 5nt". est t.ni'se who paid good money to see the mill. In the first place, Mike Gibbons was too light to cope successfully with the heavy hitting of McGoorty, who weighed eight pounds more. In the second
went right from the train into a con- nlace. Gibbons was a nervous wreck
and signed his name to the articles ' today, and his friends admitted that after much oratory. So the Kenosha j he was in poor physical trim on Tuesmatch is closed at last, and Chicago day, when he weighed not more than fans who intend to see these sterling 14$ pounds instead of 152, which was warriors clash over the ten-round ; pjven out by his manager and trainers route can loll around comfortably un- i for the purpose of hiding Mike's true til a week from Monday night, then ! condition. ard the special train for the 'Wlscon- j There isn't the shadow of a doubt sip battle scene. that Gibbons, lighter than he Intended Mickey McP.ride. who handles Mur- to be and nervous to a degree, went phy's affairs In this section, made it j into the ring to stay the limit. That known that Eddie would leave Boston I was the reason why the bout was not for Chicago this morning, arriving 1 a hair-raiser in point of knockdown here in time to get a workout at an(j drag-out results. McGoorty, never O'Connell's Sa'.urd y afternoon. Packcy ; a quick mover, couldn't land his heavy do his boxi.i? Pt the T.ewls gym-' sleep wallop, while Gibbons didn't try nrrium. j to hit with his right hand more than The boys are to travel ten rounds ! ahlf a dozen times, preferring to use without a decision at the end and ! it to protect his Jaw. eigh 135 pounds at 3 o'clock in the j Manager Gibson of the Garden A. C. rfternoon. The winner Is to box Jack j and Referee William Joh both insisted
KEEPS PETER PAN.New York, Dec. 6. James It. Keene, owner of Peter Pan, the wonderful racing stallion, today denied a report that he had sold his horse to George Gould for $100,000.
Britton somewhere and some time:
that there was no attempt by the boxers to fool the patrons of the club. Tt was just a poor bout, they explained, due. o the fact that both men were extremely nervous and were afraid to run many risks.
SOLDIER COACH RETURNS TO TEAM W. C. Pearson, athletic coach, is back at the First Regiment armory and says athletics among the soldiers will boom this winter. Pearson dxpects to have a strong track team for the annual regimental handicap meet Jan. 24 and
25. Basket ball Interest is much stronger this year, but it will be Impossible to supply enough teams to fill the demand for out-of-town A. A. IT. games. The regimental indoor base
ball tea mis out for the city championship this season.
WALKER DIES IN LONDON New York, Dec. 6. Dispatches received here today told of the death In London of George Littlewood, once a noted pedestrian. His death was due to tuberculosis. Llttlewood's greatest achievement was at Madison Square Garden, New York, in December, 1S88, when he won the six-day go-as-you-please race, covering 623 miles and 1,320 yards. He won two other big American races.
Sporting Briefs
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Pat Flaherty, the former big league pitcher, has been appointed manager of the Lynn New England League team. The Ohio State League may admit Huntington and Charleston, W. Va., in order to form an eight-club circuit for next season. The International League produced a big squad of heavy stickers the past season, an even half hundred players hitting for .300 or better. It is said that Johnny Kling, the veteran catcher and last season manager of the Boston Braves, Is willing to invest some real money in a minor league franchise. Ban Johnson has slipped John M.
Ward 1.000 buttons: and thur endeth
the libel suit brought against the
American League president by the former baseball magnate.
Shortstop Marty Krug and Firstbaseman Bradley have been given ttte pink slip by the champion Red Sox, President Heilbronner of the Central League is finding It a tough job to form an eight club circuit for next season. Last season the Central was a twelve-club league, but at the present time only six cities are willing to enter the organization. Roger Bresnahan claims that his con
tract as manager of the St. Louis Car-
uiiieiis cms ior a salary or 10,000 a
year, and has four more years to run. Mrs. Britton, owner of the Cards, says
that Roger -didn't try'1 to win games
so Roger is going to try to collect his
salary.
SUBSCRIBE FOR THE TIMES.
Young Erne has called off his bout
with Tommy Coleman in Philadelphia
on account of neuralgia.
Charley White, the clever Chicago
lightweight, has a brother, who is box
ing In the welterweight division.
Jack Britton and Eddie Murphy will
furnish the windup feature of the next show to be staged at Kenosha, Wis.
Germany Is now enjoying the boxinggame, and the Anglo-American Boxing club of Berlin has proven to be a great success. A London promoter is anxious to arrange a match between Bill Papke and Jim Sullivan, the English middleweight champion. Al Kubiak maintains that he is still in the game and is out with a challenge to any of the so-called "white hopes." Eddie Stanton, the California bantam, claims to be the only boxer that ever knocked out Ledoux, the French champion, who is" now in this country.
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SPORTING BRIEFS, j Dayton. O., Dec. 6. The referee stopped the Packey McFarland-Battling Terry flsrht In the fifth round last night to save the Pittsburger from further punishment. The latter was no match for McFarland at any stage. Philadelphia. Pa.. Oec. 5. Willie Hoppe recorded an average of 44 4-9 in an 18-2 billiard match against IIoJl Yamada. the Jap, last night. The score was 400 to 259. Yamada averaged 2S 7-9, with high run of 111. The nineteenth annual Indoor track and field meet of the First Regiment Athletic association will be held on Jan. 24-25. This is a departure from previous custom, when the events were concluded In one night. More running events have been added to the program. The Kl TJtllas of the North Chicago league rolled into first place for fivemen teams In the city bowling tournament on Wednesday nleht with a. score
of 2,960. Their high game was 1.020 JOCKEY O'NEIL HOME.
Geiser rolled 246 in each of his first two games, but dropped to 178 in the i New York. Dec. 6. Frankie O'Neil,
Green Trading Stamps With Each 10c Purchase
RED SOX TO
RETAIN M'ROY
Boston, Mass., Dec. 6. President James R. McAleer of the Red Sox denied that any action had been taken or was contemplated by which Robert McRoy, who handled the office details of the Boston club last season, would not remain with the club as treasurer and secretary. "I entertained no Idea of letting Mr. McRoy go," asserted McAleer. "He
' performed yeoman servlse during the
season and the world s series, barring that unfortunate slip by which the royal rooters lost their reserved seat
i section. That was entirely accidenti al."
final.
COAST YACHT
TO COST $250,000;
American jockey, has returned from Europe for the holidays, having made
a record of 135 firsts and 312 seconds in 580 starts on the French turf and clearing over J600.000 during his four
years in France.
San Francisco. Cal., Dec. 6. Two hundred and fifty thousand dollars will be raised in San Francisco by the syndicate organized to finance the construction of a yatch to contest in 1915 against the Shamrock to be sent to this country by Sir Thomas Lipton. According to announcement made by
Thomaa L. Miller, who heads the
dicate. Capt. Frank Stone, a vachts- i
man and shipbuilder of San Francisco, j RITCHIE REFUSED
will sail the local craft. His yard may build It. I The vessel will be of the twenty- i three meter class. It will be 120 feet over nil, 75 feet on the water line, 22
feet beam, and 20 feet draft.
sloop rigged, and In most respects similar to Shamrock, which, however, is 90 fett on the water line. Capt. Stone will go east to obtain lata and to observe in action yachts of this class, which Is an Innovation
on this coast. )
MAY LEAD WESTERN.
1 New York, Dec. 6. Joseph O'Brien
former secretary of the New Y'ork Gi- ; ants, is being boomed for the presiI dency of the Western league, to sue-
' ceed Tip O'Neil.
$10,000 FOR FIGHT
New York, Dec. 6. Willie Ritchie, the new lightweight champion, de- . , .3 ,-, , I 1A riflll . , T f t . -V t r.rn .-, t ( i l-i
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j son ror nis appearance in a nout nere i and Gibson turned him down by tele
graph today.
SHERIFF COPS M'GOORTY'S END
WOLGAS NOT IN SHAPE TO BOX San Francisco. Cal., Dec. 6.-r-Chances
of former Lightweight Champion Ad AVolgast appearing in a local ring on New Year's day were dimmed today by the receipt by Promoter Coffroth of a telegram from Manager Jones stating that Wolgast's left arm and hand had stiffened up badly ( and that he did not care to box again soon.
New York, Dec. 6. When Eddie McGoorty of Oshkosh, Wis., goes to co-
' lect his share of the money for his fight with Mike Gibbons at Madison ' Square Garden Wednesday night he i will find it $2,200 less than that re- ' ceived by Gibbons. In lieu of $2,200 he will find a receipt from Sheriff Har-
burger for the amount. This sum was
taken just after the main bout by the sheriff to satisfy a judgment in favor of Patsy Callahan of ' Neenah, Wis., formerly his manager.
SIX RIDERSON SCENE. New York, Dec' fl. Most of the cyclists who are to take part in the sixday bike race which starts Dec. 9 in Madison Square Garden are already here and taking daily workouts.
t'Al.KNDAIt OK SPORTS FOIl TIIK WEEK.
FRIDW.
Annual bench show of Toy
Spaniel Club of America, New York City. fATtRn.tr. Annual convention of National Collegiate Athletic association, Now York City. 1 Annual South Atlantic associatlon cross-country Championship, Baltimore.
Short distance bicycle races at Madison Square Garden, New
York City. Knockout Brown vs. Bant Dorscy, 10 rounds, at Albany, N. Y.
FREE A $25.00 French Doll and a Boy Scout Bass Drum. READ THIS:
With every 10c purchase
CLOAK AND SUIT SALE TOMORROW
$22.50 TO $35.00 VALUES Nevj Coats & Suits Tomorrow we offer choice of 58 new Coats of Chinchilla, Novelty Mixtures, Corded Zibelines, Corduroys, etc., in all the newest designs in plain colors, two-tone effects and mixtures, and a big group of Wooltex newest Suits, not a garment in the gronp jT Ov 55 worth less than 22.50 and II UT),jHJO up to 35.00, Tomorrow -U"
Shoe Specials Tomorrow
we will give a coupon good for one vote for the most popular Girl or Boy in Hammond. The Girl receiving th-.i most votes by Christmas- Eve will receive a $25.00 doll FREE. The Boy receiving the most votes will receive a Boy Scout Bass Drum. Votes
received any time at our pat
tern counter. Now. Girls and" Boys, get. busy and ask your Mother, Father, Sisters, Brothers, School Teachers, neighbors and Friends to us3 their voting coupons and vote for you. The best hustlers for votes will get the reward. Voting coupon with every 10c purchase.
Mti'g 3.00 and 4.00 Shora From shipments of five eastern makers, three and four pairs ot a kind, tan, Russia calf, patnt leather, gun metal ; nd box calf, button find lace, all the newest and lasts; sizes 6 - 1.95 v.'o:i:en'n l.RO Leather .tulietx Vici kid, flexl--'.o turned soles, rubber
aeels elastic sides, all
i7.es 23 to 9. special
Men' Tan Imitation Al
ligator lloune Slipper The slipper that seils all over at 69o. Here, spe
cial lor this sale, all sizes.
79c
49c
tVomrnV Black Sued Bootn This shoe is a crackerjack fitting shoe and is made over that new Maze last; the stock in the shoe is of the very best quality; all sizes to V. special for this fer sale at lVI Bojx' High Cut Shoe This shoe will stand lot of hard wear; it has the straps and buckles; it also has two full oak soles, sewed and nailed.
sizes 2 to 5, pair
l.afllen' ton Heel Button Shoe .Vici kid, patent tip. broken sizes, special for AS this sale at XU
1.95
Little Boya' Shoen In all solid leather, an exceptionally good shoe for winter wear, QC-r. ular 2.00 value. .. CUrls Shorn Gun metal, tan, patent leather and vici kid, button or lace, all sizes in lot Q?ar from 8,4 to 2....VOI Boja' Shorn Box calf, blucher, heavy double soles; a shoe that sells
regularly at 2.00, sizes
1 to 6. special at
2.r.O Ladle Shoe Another lot of tan Russia calf, gun metal calf and patent leather, button or lace, all sizes in the lot, per -i oer pair XmAO
1.19
Blankets and Comforters Lower
45c
SPORTSMEM When mnktnE up your aupplles for huntlnK and fifihlne remember to take along roREI .Smokine and VMO.V srOI T SCB.4I. They are the finest, Adv.
PIRATE CLUB SUED FOR $25,000 Pittsburg. Va.. Dec. 6. Suit for $25,000 damages was begun today in the United States district court by Robert A. Boyle, who seeks to recover this amount from the Pittsbtirg baseball club. Boyle attended a Pirate-Giant game Sept. 16 last and was compelled to stand. A foul ball was hit into the stand. In the strugcrle of the crowd to escape being hit Boyle says he was forced backward over the door of a ventilator and his spine permanently
injured.
OHIO STATE AFTER ROTHGEB Urbana. 111., Dec. 6. Claude Rothgeb, a former Illinois star, now coach of the Colorado football eleven, may coach Ohio St.ite next fall. The Columbus institution has been dickering with him to replace John Richards. Another rumor here connects his name with the coaching Job at Northwestern.
COMING FOR FIGHTS. Paris, .Dec. tl. Billy Papke, middleweight, planned today for an early return toAmerica. to fisrht Kddie McGoorty for the title, following his victory over George Bernard, the Frenchman.
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Blankets Gray Cotton Blankets, size 40x60 infinished edga.i all around
double fleeced, pair
vilkollnr Com fort a With wide Persian borders, yarn knotted. 2.00 at,ue: 1.49 Wool Blanket Guaranteed al-wool warp and filling, in white with fancy borders and blue. black and pink plaids, full size, worth 6.00, special g Sample Blanket", Heavy fleeced Blankets, in pink and whito and blue and white and gray checks, large size, worth 1.00
59c
ice.
Sllkollne Comfort. With fancy tioral tops and plain quilted edge, knotted with yarn, tilltd with sanitary white
cotton, worth 3.00, at..
2.39
Australian Blankets. Very heavy wool finish, in gray and tan. with fancy white and blue and pink and blue borders, full size, worth 2.00. special, -f $( a pair JL.O7 SHkoMne Comfort. Full size, fancy tsilkoline top and plain bottom ornamented with
all over quilted pat
terns, Z. 60 value, at ... .
1.98
Australian Blanketa
Wool plaited, extra heavy, eoft finish, full size, with fancy borders, slightly soiled.
worth 2. 2o, a pair
iSsWDtfei's IPHtiUDtiHD Every child accompanied by an adult who visits THE WHITE STORE tomorrow, will be presented with a postcard Photograph of Santa Claus. taken from life.
KID GLOVE SALE Tomorrow and Monday 500 Pairs Women's New Kid Gloves, Paris stitched backs, all sizes in black, white and tan, 1.00 values. Each pair in Christmas box, Satur- T Qft and Monday OB (See Show Window.)
TOMORROW Real 19c Value HANDKERCHIEFS Women's Fine Sheer Imported Handkerchiefs, beautifully em
broidered in corner effects, 19c
and 25c values, tomorrow, 2 for
25c
.1.49
Silk Comfort. China Siik Comforts. filled with white laminated cotton. fancy quilted
and knotted with silk
baby ribbon, 11.00 value..
8.95
SI ne'e Blankets Extra heavy quility twilled Single Blankets. 66 inches wide and 76 inches long, pure white with
blue and pink borders.
1.00 values for
79c
Dress Goods &. Silks Fine Quality Filmy Charmeuse Silk, 40 inches wide, in all the wanted colors. Real 2.50 value, I QC special, yard y; afw
Dress Goods Silk Sylvana, Eolian, 40 inches wide, in
black and navy, regular price 1.25, at..
98c
Storm Serges All-Wool storm seree. 36 inches wide, in
black, navy, grey and red, 75c value, at....
59c
English Broadcloths 52 in
ches wide, fine lustrous finish.
in black, red, -navy, brown and tan, at. . .
89c
Messaline Silks 18-inch mes-
soliae silks, in black, white
and all the wanted colors, 50c value, yd.
39c
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MESH BAGS Tomorrow Real 5.00 Value That's just an example of how you will save here; three styles, tome kid lined, others without lining, solid and filigree frames, large sire, g ftfZ German silver, 5.00 value... ,aJ0
TOMORROW . 69c and 75c NECKWEAR Newest fads in Collars, Jabots, Robe6pierres, etc., in silk, lace and net. Just the thing for Xmas gifts. Each in Xmas box, 69c and 75c values, for
TOMORROW 1.50 JULIETS Pretty Christmas Slippers, like picture, all wanted colors, fur trimmed, solid
leather soles, pair
85c
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BEAUTIFUL
JACQUARD SILK SCARFS TOMORROW Scarf Special 300 Beautiful Jao quard Silk Scarfs, soft clingy material in all the wanted colors, including light blue, navy, red, pink, lavender, tan grey, cadet and black,
65c value, at
49 1
AV.men'a drrwear Women's h e a v y fleeced Vests and Pants, perfectly cut and finished. This is part of a big purchase from one of the biggest makers in the country, worth 39c spc25c
M e n'a 1'ndervrear Over nine hundred sample garments. Men's extra heavy velvet fleeced elastic shirts & drawers. These goods are all
perfect, worth
69c, at
45c
Children. In, derwear Children's Vellastic Underwear; This is the very Oest underwear made, verv fine rib bed with heavy velvety fleece, all sizes in Shirts and Pants, worth
50 c, at
35c
HOSIERY FOR XMAS GIFTS
Men's Lisle Hoae Fina lisle in gray, navy, lavender and black, two pair in
fancy Xmas box for
40c
Women's Black Lisle Hose Splendid value and a gift
appreciated by any woman,
i pair in Xmas box
1.00
Women's Silk Hose Silk gauze in black, navy, lavender, blue, pink and white, 2 pair in AA fancy Xmas b6x...JJQQ Women's Silk Hose A wonderful hose for the price, pure spun silk with reinforced heel and toe, in black and AA colors, pair 3CcC
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