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Sport's Page Index, 1915 through 1918 |
Tuesday February 1, 1916
Tells Fans to Hiss ‘Calumet Stuff’ Tactics. Baseball, physical director tells fans to his at un-sportsman like conduct instead of cheering players to get revenge, 7 paragraphs Local
No Dull Times in Sports Now. Baseball, Pro players like Cobb hold out for more money, 6 paragraphs National
Automatics Defeat Feds. Baseball, Largest score ever in league – 347 to 315, 3 paragraphs National
Sport Fatality Baseball, Stats on players killed in all sports and baseball tops list with 281 players killed, 1 paragraph National
Meet Tonight to Set Hockey Dates. Hockey, Sportsman Club will revise league schedule, 1 paragraph National
Billy Kramer Winner in Bout with Magirl. Boxing, Magirl gains respect for standing toe to toe with Kramer, 3 paragraphs Regional
Goldsworthy Badly Hurt in Battle in France. Track and Tennis, Elmer was wounded while leading a bomb throwing squad in Ypres France, 3 paragraphs National
Chavez-Louisana Bout a Draw. Boxing, Two featherweight fought to a ten round draw, 1 paragraph National
Sprint Card is Announced. Bicycling, 20th Century Cycling association completed opening card, 1 paragraph National
Satllings Signs Five Year Contract. Baseball, George will manage Braves for 5 more teams, 2 paragraphs National
Moran and Dillon Next New York After Match. Boxing, Moran and Dillon will fight in lieu of Moran and Willard, 3 paragraphs National
Wrestling Match. Wrestling, Mr. Borsits prevails as champion, 3 paragraphs Regional
Bicycle Races on Tonight. Bicycling, Sportsman’s Club offers a multitude of events on card – from racing to boxing, 4 paragraphs Local
Wilce to Remain with Ohio State. Football, Wilce will not take job with Wisconsin, 1 paragraph National
Henderson Beats Jack M’gill. Boxing, M’Gill’s ability to cover up saved him a lot of punishment, 1 paragraph Regional
Stalled Too Long. Boxing, Geyer defeated Nesser in 3 rounds, 1 paragraph Regional
Dillon With Right Knocks Out Cowler; Finish in Round 2. Boxing, Dillon at 170lbs is a contender for any heavyweight, 5 paragraphs National
N.Y. May Refuse Willard-Morgan Go. Boxing State will not issue permit for fight-say it will be a fiasco, 2 paragraphs National
Frankie Russell Beats Mooney. Boxing, Russell would have knocked out Mooney if he knew rules for clean breaks, 2 paragraphs Regional
Reach Mid-Season in Lake County Basketball. Basketball, Invitations went out to schedule various matches between local High Schools, 4 paragraphs Local
Welsh Schedules Two Long Battles. Boxing, Welsh will fight a 15 round and a 20 round bout both in same month, 1 paragraph Regional
Cabarets Win. Baseball, White Sox lose to Cabets, 2 paragraphs Metropolitan
Donohue May Get Bout With White. Boxing, Gossip about possible fight for strong up and coming boxer, 1 paragraph Regional
Whiting Owls Defeat Emerson Basketball The owls easily dominated Emerson’s Night School Team 2 paragraphs Local
Break in Willard Colony Boxing Will Jones and Curley part ways when an attempt is made to sign Moran for a bout 4 paragraphs National
Four Games on Tap this Eve Basketball One of the winners tonight, the Calumet Region, will face South Bend in the Finals 4 paragraphs Local
Jones Appointed Head Coach of Yale Football “Tad” Jones will coach the Yale football team for 3 years 3 paragraphs National
Gary “Y” to Wrestle Maroons Wrestling 10 Wrestlers form Gary and Chicago will square off at the Steel City Y Feb 11 1 paragraph Regional
Regulate Cincinnati Bouts Boxing Boxers must have gloves on before entering the ring, and the committee will also take over selection of referees 1 paragraph Regional
May Soon Lose Job as Baseball Head Baseball Due to the dissolution of old commission and forming of new, Herman will end his career as Head of the National Baseball Commission 1 paragraph National
12,000 At Bike Opening Bicycling Great Crowd assembled at James Coliseum to witness boxing and preliminary events to six day biking grind 3 paragraphs Metropolitan
Game to Blue Island Five Basketball Hammond looses key match due to no one can shoot free throws 3 paragraphs Local
Chaney Victor Over Thomas Boxing Chaney wins by decision over Thomas in 6 rounds 1 paragraph Regional
Willard to Fight Moran Boxing The Champion will get $47,500 for bout in New York on 17 March 4 paragraphs National
72 Hour Grind is Started Bicycling 12 teams of cyclists start race before crowd of 8,000 2 paragraphs National
White Sent to Mat; Shading Vic Moran Boxing One of the best toe-to-toe fights in a long time 3 paragraphs Regional
Hubs Defeat Hobart Basketball Crown Point beats down Hobart 88 to 39 1 paragraphs Local
Daily Bros. Win Two From Wizzle Wazzles Bowling The Daily Bros had to come from behind to win second game with 200 avg 5 paragraphs Local
Promise Saturday Afternoon League and Sunday Games Baseball Plans for season outlined to prevent any conflict 3 paragraphs Local
Lowell Defeats Reynolds Five Basketball Both teams played butter on their fingers resulting in a very slow game 2 paragraphs Local
Boxing Card for Gary Announced Boxing The Gary Athletic Club will put on a show on Feb 11 with a multitude of fighters 1 paragraph Local
Fowler Stops Young Griffo Boxing Fowler disposed of Griffo in the 4th round 1 paragraph Regional
Saturday February 5, 1916
Emerson Takes Both Games Of Hammond Double Header Basketball Emerson’s first and second teams both won over Hammonds teams 7 paragraphs Local
$7,500 To Willard as Bonus Boxing Willard will get a bonus since his purse money was reduced which guarantees him his original amount 2 paragraphs National
Perms Speed up Bike Men Bicycling Bike race standings in the 19th hour of race 2 paragraphs National
Ball Leaders Mum on Cleveland Sale to Local Capital Baseball Cubs owner, Browns owner and the president of the American League had lunch together 3 paragraphs National
Lowell H.S. Defeated by Froebel Basketball 29 to 12 the final at Lowell, which lost to Gary 2 paragraphs Local
De La Salle Defeats Whiting Basketball Carmody of De La Salle had 10 baskets ensuring victory 2 paragraphs Local
Murray Objects to Sale Baseball Murray wants an unconditional release due to his long service 1 paragraph National
Monday February 7, 1916
Gary Five Lose on Own Floor Basketball Fans numbering 400 watch in amassment as Valparaiso dominates Gary Team 3 paragraphs Local
H.S. Beats Y.M.C.A Hoosiers Basketball East Chicago’s first team defeated the Y's first team in a high speed contest 3 paragraphs Local
Praises Meade for Officiating Basketball Meade of Hammond handle the exceptionally large men of Whiting quite well – Valpo won the contest 1 paragraph Local
Sutton to meet Eoppe For Title Boxing Next October both men will square off for the title 3 paragraph Regional
Cyclist Pedal at Hot Clip Bicycling Bike race standings at 43rd hour of grueling race 3 paragraphs National
Charlie White on Way to Missouri Boxing Whites feelings on his loss to Moran 1 paragraph National
Toledo is Given the Golf Meet Golf Toledo will host the Central Golf Association tournament on July 10 this year 2 paragraphs regional
Richard Wants Jeffries to Referee New York Go Boxing Jeffries, former heavyweight champion will offered the referee job in the Willard Moran fight 2 paragraphs National
Herman Stops Fitzpatrick Boxing Fitzpatrick was knocked out by Herman in the 6th round 1 paragraph Regional
Tuesday February 8, 1916
Young Siebert To Scrap Boxing Former Hammond Boy is scheduled to face Vince Ketchell in a 10 round contest 2 paragraphs Regional
Women’s Western Goes to Kent Country Club Golf Kent Country Club will host annual championship 1 paragraph National
Dillon – Levinsky Fight Tonight Boxing T his weeks slated attraction 1 paragraph Regional
Kansas City Auto Show Sets Record Automobile 1st time Kansas opens 1st rate auto show 1 paragraph Regional
Last Night’s Fight Decision Boxing Results of various fights 5 paragraphs Regional
Herman - Williams Fight Draw Boxing T he referee called the bout a draw which caused a lot of local argument but it was the correct call 3 paragraphs National
In the Realm of Sport Track and Field Hammond night school had a handicap meet last night which were broken down into weight classes 8paragraphs Local
Bike Men Near End if Grind Bicycling Race Standing at the 45th hour 4 paragraphs National
Jones in New to Clinch Battle Boxing Jones will finalize the contest between Willard and Moran 3 paragraphs National
Azevedo Wins in 3D Boxing Azevedo scores TKO over Bennet in the 3rd round 1 paragraph Regional
Landis Decision Baseball Judge Landis allows lawsuit by Feds to be withdrawn 3 paragraphs National
Heavyweight Go at Garden on March 8 Boxing Willard will defend title against Moran in a 10 round contest worth $70,000 6 paragraphs National
Dillon has Shade over Levinsky Boxing Dillon “The Man Killer” failed to live up his reputation since he was unable to KO Levinsky in 10 rounds 2 paragraphs National
East Chicago Goes on Downtown Trip Basketball East Chicago High will take longest road trip in five years when they 3 different teams 3 paragraphs Local
Fine J. Johnson and Wife Boxing Jack Johnsonwas fined $50 for not having proper paperwork when applying for auto license 1paragraph national
Kilbane to Fight Creeley Boxing Kilbane will defend his feather weight title against Creeley 1 paragraph National
Spears and Mate Winners Bicycling The long grueling grind is over with the team of Spears and McNamara prevailing 4 paragraphs National
Fight Decisions Boxing The results of various fights of Regional circuit 4 paragraphs Regional
Cedar Lake Links are Arranged Golf The long awaited creation of a nine hole course is finally underway 4 paragraphs Local
Trinity Worsted by Owls Basketball The home team owls prevailed over visiting Chicago team 61 to 15 2 paragraphs Local
Hammond Ready for Old Rival Basketball The boys will host Whitting on Friday 2 paragraphs Local
Same Old Crowd in Charge of Gary Bouts Boxing Will Walsh a Chicago promoter add a couple new sites for future bouts in Gary 4 paragraphs Local
Backers Computing Loss on Bike Race; May Total $10,000 Bicycling Promoters put $20,000 into the race and the dividends are $10,000 put they are satisfied 3 paragraphs National
Sixteen Teams in 2nd Yearly Basketball Feast Basketball This years contest will feature stiff competition and also around 1500 spectators 6 paragraphs Local
Hopeman Cleaners Win Two Games in Bowling League Bowling Local teams fight it out last night with the Hopeman Cleaners pulling out 2 of 3 games 2paragraphs Local
M’Sherry Was the Life of the Party Boxing Boxing fans talk about the fun loving antics of local boxer 5 paragraphs Local
Buehler Bros. Win Three From Blum and Son Bowling Various local teams competed last night at McCool’s Alleys 1 paragraph Local
White to Referee Big Bout Boxing Champs manager finally withdraws ultimatum of Skelly or nobody allowing the bout to move forward 3 paragraphs National
Gotch Signs for Mat Bout Wrestling Frank Gotch the heavy weight Champ will wrestle Ed Stanel in San Francisco 1 paragraph national
C. White Outpoints Thorpe in 10 Rounds in Kansas City Ring Boxing The bout was rather tame with no one really dominating the contest 3 paragraphs Regional
Chajes Beats Capablanca Chess Chajes hands the Cuban Chess master his only defeat at the Rice Memorial tournament 1 paragraph International
Bartfield Aids Milwaukee Go Boxing His victory over Lewis has moved him into a contention standing 2 paragraphs Regional
Saturday February 12, 1916
Emerson Turns Tables on South Bend High Basketball Biggest surprise of the year when Gary defeated South Bend at home 4 paragraphs Local
East Chicago Club Wins Another Game Bowling East Chicago defeats Hammond 2 paragraphs Local
Fighter Falls; Dies Boxing Author Cute died from a fall while training 1 paragraph National
May Referee Big Fight Boxing White may be given the opportunity to referee title fight – also include background information on White 3 paragraphs National
Wolgast Cancels Bout With Nelson Boxing The champs wife decided he is in no condition to fight 1 paragraph Regional
Lid Clamped On Fight Show as Fans Wait Boxing Prosecutor kills Bill at East Chicago; Indiana is off Boxing Map 5 paragraphs Local
Champ’s Training is Ended By Grip Boxing Willard is the latest victim of the grip epidemic and was forced to quit training and confined to bed 1 paragraph National
No Training – Trip For Badger Nine Baseball University of Wisconsin will not travel for spring training 1 paragraph regional
Purple and White Wins Basketball With neither team expending much effort Hammond defeated Whiting 3 paragraphs Local
Polo Club Planned for Speedway Park Polo Pony Polo will be featured by the speedway next year along with golf and racing 3 paragraphs National
Anderson Puts Over Kayo in Third Round of Bout with Devere Boxing Anderson KO’d the touted heavy weight Devere early in the 3rd round of the contest 2 paragraphs National
Whitting Owls Lose the Game Basketball The Whiting Owl Club was defeated by St. Ignatius college of Chicago 3 paragraphs Local
Mauling for Notre Dame Basketball Wabash won a decisive victory over Notre Dame 4 paragraphs National
Monday February 14, 1916
Fight Fans Hot Under Collar Boxing Lake County Officials cancel bout between Hammer and Saylor at the very last moment leaves a bad taste in angry fans mouths 6 paragraphs Local
Amateurs Plan Intercity Card: Drop Title Race Baseball the National Amateur Baseball Association has revamped it’s policy on intercity play 4 paragraphs National
State Golf Meeting This Week Golf Agenda of the meeting which includes date of tournament which will be held in La Porte 5 paragraphs Local
Basketball Basketball Northwestern defeated Illinois 1 paragraph metropolitan
Learns Kid Williams Weds Boxing Kid Williams signed another contract – a marriage contract 1 paragraph National
2 Battles Tonight in Beer Town Ring Boxing Chicagoans will travel to Milwaukee to see a boxing card with multiple bouts 2 paragraphs Regional
Moran not Fearing Bout With Willard Boxing Moran still has a vigorous training regimen despite the snow 2 paragraphs National
Tuesday February 15, 1916
Champ is Too Sick to Train Boxing Jess has bad attack of Grip and possible onset of Pneumonia and match is postponed 5 paragraphs National
Virgets KO’s Williams Boxing Virgets easily KO’d Williams in the 4th round 1 paragraph Regional
Beecher-Saylor Bout Called Off Boxing Beecher’s said Beecher was unable to train for bout 1 paragraph Regional
Gibson All Stars Show Class Baseball The Gibson All Stars wore down and defeated their opponents in game 2 of 3 of the Lake County Indoor Baseball Championship 3 paragraphs Local
Lewis and Britton in Bout Tonight Boxing The bout of the week is a 10 round contest between Lewis and Britton 3 paragraphs National
Welsh Refuses Large Bid Boxing Welsh refused a $10,000 offer to defend his title because he promised his 1st title defense would be against White of Chicago 2 paragraphs National
Ertle is Winner Again Boxing Ertle defeated Tuber in 6 rounds 1 paragraph Regional
Margil and Palmer are Ring Victors Boxing Margil defeated Rowlands while Plamer defeated Callahan 2 paragraphs Regional
Dillon Pounds Hanson in Eight Round Clash Boxing Hanson did little to stop the beating he received in an eight round contest 1 paragraph Regional
Automatic Baseball Baseball The Federals defeated Sweet 16’s in a close game in Hammond 1 paragraph Local
Still Hopes to Get Willard and Moran in Bout for Title Boxing Curley, Promoter, is working on getting the match rescheduled 1 paragraph National
Wednesday February 16, 1916
No Title Bout Unless Backer Changes Date Boxing Promoters can get Madison Square Garden on the 25th of March and bout must take place then if a reschedule is to be granted 5 paragraphs National
Indians Pin Hopes to Pitcher Morton Baseball The Cleveland Indian fans expect Morton to carry the team 4 paragraphs National
Wilcox and Herr Named State Agents for Case Racing Wilcox and Herr will take over distribution of Case Cars for the State of Indiana 6 paragraphs National
Whiting Owls Win Another Basketball Owls defeat Chicago Vet College 2 paragraphs Local
“White Hope” in Baseball Baseball Joe Corbett given a chance to come back if he can pitch the ball like he did 20 years ago 1 paragraph National
Britton Outpoints Lewis in Ten Round Battle at Brooklyn Boxing Britton of Chicago defeated Lewis of England in a 10 round decision 5 paragraphs National
Baker Goes to Yankee’s Club; Price $25,000 Baseball B aker signs 3 year contract worth 25K 2 paragraphs National
Last Nights Fights Boxing Recap of various fights 5 paragraphs Regional
Santa Monica to Get Auto Races Auto Racing Santa Monica National Bank President pledges $15,000 to obtain Grand Prix and Vanderbilt Cup Races 3 paragraphs National
Miss Hyde Beaten in Florida Event Golf Hyde lost State Championship to Grumbach on the 17th hole 2 paragraphs Local
Capital to Have Golf League Golf Indy will organize a golf league due to growing interest 1 paragraph Regional
Thursday February 17, 1916
Tourney at Gary is Near Basketball Lake County will only have 5 teams in Sectional Basketball tournament and two are from the Steel City 2 paragraphs Local
Willard Fight is Set Back Boxing Champ gets postponement to fight Moran on the 25th of March 1 paragraph National
Olympic Meet, Greatest of Sport in News, Eclipsed Track and Field War precludes possibility of International Field and Track contests 4 paragraphs International
Larney Gets His Name in the Newspapers Too Boxing I nterview with Lichienstein 6 paragraphs Local
Kilbane Beats Young Creeley in 10 Round Go Boxing Creeley put up just enough resistance to keep from getting KO’d 3 paragraphs National
Cowler to Retire From Ring Game Boxing Crowler the Australian heavy weight champion is retiring after he was KO’d by Dillon 1 paragraph National
Kansas City Wants to See Packey Box Boxing Packey to open bike races with boxing exhibition 1 paragraph Regional
Courts May Force Kilbane to Fight Boxing Promoters intend to go to the courts even though he has paid his forfeit money 2 paragraphs Regional
Strecher Here for Bout Wrestling S trecher will start training at the Chicago Athletic Association for his up coming matches 1 paragraph metropolitan
Friday February 18, 1916
State Golf Meet Will be Staged Aug 14-19 Golf Representative of La Porte Club asks that event be set for 3rd week of month 2 paragraphs Regional
Anderson Swings Knockout Wallop on Rodel in Fifth Boxing Madison Square Garden was the site where Rodel needed a fan to tell him what happened, he didn’t even see it coming, the KO punch Anderson landed in the 5th ended the bout 5 paragraphs National
Negros Cannot Battle Whites Boxing New York Comish sites Public Policy ahead of legal right 2 paragraphs National
Whiting H.S. Alumni Meet Athletics Alumni Association meeting, various officers were cited 3 paragraphs Local
Wedded on Skates Roller Skating Jones, amateur roller skating champion marries Miss. Campbell 1 paragraph Local
Garden is Clinched for Big Battle Boxing Madison Square Garden will host the title bout between Willard and Moran 2 paragraphs National
Boxers Invited to Detroit Meet Boxing Various gyms in Chicago are invited to compete in the Central Association Championship 2 paragraphs Metropolitan
East Chicago at Whiting Basketball Whiting will host East Chicago tonight for basketball game 2 paragraphs Local
Blum and Son Breaks Two League Records Bowling The local bowling teams attracted a large crowd which watched as the Blum and Son team owned the alley last night 1 paragraph Local
Friberg to Meet Stecher Wrestling Joe Stecher will face Swedish pro Friberg on the 22nd 2 paragraphs National
Basketball Dance is Newest Sport Basketball Dancing Players have girl partners that they must hold in a dancing stance while they play 2 paragraphs Local
Miss Rosenthal in Finals Golf Rosenthal in Woman’s Florida championship 1 paragraph Regional
Saturday February 19, 1916
Frobel Goody-Goody Boys Defeat Hammond Night Owls Basketball Hammond lacked hustle and sound playing cost them a game they should have won 5 paragraphs Local
Purple Given Upset by Purdue 13-12 Basketball Purdue’s great defense forced Northwestern to take wild shots which cost them the game 3 paragraphs regional
Whiting Owls Defeat La Porte Basketball the Owls couldn’t miss out scoring the La Porte team 61 to 10 3 paragraphs Local
Garre to go to Galesburg Golf Will now be an instructor at the Galesburg Country Club 2 paragraphs Local
Hobart Maids Defeat Crown Point Basketball Hobart girls team defeats Crown Point girls team by two points 2 paragraphs Local
Whiting Loses 2 to East Chicago Basketball East Chicago’s 1st and 2nd teams both defeat Whiting at home last night 4 paragraphs Local
Stetcher Flops 2 Contenders Wrestling He defeated his opponents so easily that the 1,000 fans believe he is the only title contender for Gotch 2 paragraphs National
World Champion High Jumper Retires Track and Field George Horine retires from Track and Field with a world record under his belt 1 paragraph National
Monday February 21, 1916
Little Giants Win Fast Fray From Notre Dame Basketball Wabash College overcame the fast pace game of Notre Dame to add stock to their championship quest 6 paragraphs regional
Emerson Out shoots Lowell H.S. Basketball Lowell put up more resistance than Emerson thought they would in this fast pace contest 2 paragraphs Local
KO Brown Can’t Get Out of Australia Boxing Brown, a Greek from Chicago, left the country without his passport and can’t leave after his 20 round bout with Darcy 3 paragraphs Metropolitan
Jeff Smith Boxing Picture and profile of Smith 1 paragraph Local
Hammond Eries Win Basketball Hammond defeated Marion Saturday in front of 300 fans 3 paragraphs Local
Mandot to Tackle Dundee Boxing Tonight in New Orleans Joe and John, two light weights, will square off in a 20 round fight 2 paragraphs Regional
A Title Contest Tomorrow Basketball Two town teams, Lowell and Whiting, will face off for hometown honors on Tuesday 1 paragraph Local
Willard No Better; Still Sick at Home Boxing Champion Willard is still not showing any sings of recovery 3 paragraphs National
New York Board Adopts Scale for Ring Heights Boxing NY sets weight standards for each class 2 paragraphs National
Tuesday February 22, 1916
Mandot Given Verdict in Go With Dundee Boxing Tommy Burns handed down a controversial decision by awarding bout to Mandot 6 paragraphs National
Harvard Boxing Boom Lauded by Haughton Boxing Haughton, Harvard’s football coach, came out strongly today in support of adopting boxing as an undergraduate sport 3 paragraphs National
Rally by Illinois Near Finish Beats Gopher Five 27 – 22 Basketball In one of the hardest fought games on the Minnesota floor Illinois prevailed 2 paragraphs Regional
Thomas Will Race at Indiana Speedway Again Auto Racing Thomas signed his contract via cable ensuring he will race 2 paragraphs regional
Bombardier Wells Wins By Knockout in the Third Round Boxing Wells KO’d Smith in the 3rd round elevating his career 2 paragraphs Regional
Willard Ready To Resume Work Boxing Willard against Doctors advise has started training again 1 paragraph National
Saylor Knocks Out Leach in 5th Boxing In a light weight bout, Saylor made short work of Leach with his mighty blows 3 paragraphs Regional
Ad Wolgast Shows Old Speed in Ring Boxing Former light weight champ starts his training on road to title 1 paragraph National
Permit is Issued for Kenosha Card Boxing Saylor-Milborn will now fight after Gary cancelled the bout 1 paragraph local
Last Night’s Fight Decision Boxing Various bout results 6 paragraphs Regional
Lack of Facilities Handicaps Hammond Basketball The gym is a mile from town and has no bathing or changing facilities which is hindering practice 4 paragraphs Local
Phillies’ Pitching Staff Looks Strong Enough to Defend the National League Championship This Year Baseball Profiles and Pictures of their Pitchers 3 paragraphs National
Buehler Bros Win Three From Hopmans Bowling Local Industrial teams engage in their weekly battle with which Buehler Bros scored a 3 win decisive victory over Hopmans 4 paragraphs Local
Thursday February 24, 1916
To Honus Wagner On His Forty-Second Birthday Baseball A poem honoring Wagner 1 paragraph national
Forfeits Posted for Milwaukee Go Boxing Light weight Champ Welsh posted his forfeit money today with no reason given 1 paragraph National
Catton Sets Re
