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About The Omaha morning bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 10, 1924)
PREFS 11 TO 0 DEFEAT OF TEAM THAT HAD NOT BEEN BEATEN FOR THREE YEARS STARTS RUMORS Hundreds of Dollars Wagered on Contest That Was Played Turkey Day—Coach Drennan and the Young Bluejays Know Nothing of Alleged Drugging of Driver, All-State Tackle. —11 c~ Hartlngton (Neb.! High school has started to unload its package of grief, collected during theCrelgh ton Prep-Hartlng ton football game. Hast Thanksgiv lug day the Craigh ton High school grldsters from Omaha rolled out to Hartlngton and met the Hartlng Ion High eleven on the gridiron. Preps emerged from the game with '.he big end of a 11 to 0 score. It was the first time In three years that Hart lngton had been beaten. The largest crowd that had ever witnessed a high school football game in Hartlngton was on the side lines. Hundreds of dollars was wag ered on the outcome of the contest, mostly on Hartingloii to win. Northeastern Nebraska fans were familiar with llartington’s record: a record any/ high team would be proud of. These fans did not know Creighton's strength, however. When Creighton trimmed the pride of Hartlngton, II to 0, the fol lowers of the northeastern hlgl school team were dumfoundu They couldn’t understand how ii happened. During tile game Captain Driver, llartingtnn tackle and all state player, seemed dazed. He didn't play In's usual good game. Following the contest Dame Rumor started to work. Thick and fast through the small town flew rumors that Captain Driver had been drugged. The following day a quiet Investiga tion was carried on and the Investi gators decided that Captain Driver had been drugged. Coleridge, a small town near Hart lngton, Is Hnrtingtons old-time rival. Football fans from Coleridge were glad to focus their glimmers on the Creighton Preps as the Omahans were heating Coach Craig's eleven. Fans from Coleridge, so the story goes, picked up all bets on Creighton Preps, so naturally the Hartlngton fans point <heir finger of suspicion toward Cole ldge. The Hartingtnn Herald. In a lengthy editorial, says there ran be no suspicion attached to Coach Drennan of the Creighton team or any of hts players, as they are far to fine sportsmen to become a party to or to even give their consent to anything of that kind. According to Coach Drennan, he and his squad of football players ar rived in Hartington at 12:30 o'clock the day of the game. The Preps re mained in their room at the hotel until a short tinle before the game ^ when, accompanied by their coach, they journeyed out to the playing field. The contest was scheduled to -laid at 2.20 o'clock, hut when play ing time rolled around no officials were on hand. “There was a large crowd at the game," said Coach Drennan iu dis cussing the matter this morning, “and I was told a lot of money was wagered on Hartington to win. “When 2:30 o’clock came and time for the game to start I was told the referees had not appeared. Finally one of lhe Hartington athletic officals nsked me If. I knew anyone In the stands who could referee. I refused to consent to anyone In the crowd to referee and finally the Hartington principal asked me if I would referee. Then I knew that the school officals were all right. "At 3 o’clock the officials, who were from Yankton, S. D., appeared on the scene. They said that they were informed the game would start at 3 o'clock. "During the second period of the game Captain Driver of Hartlngton went back to carry the ball through the line. He took the ball and with his head low, plunged through my line. His chin struck on McGuire's knee and the collision hurt both men. My players told me that Driver acted funny and his eyes looked queer following the accident. Before he hit MqGuire my players told me that Driver acted as If he was In fine physical condition. “A short time before Creighton Higli left Omaha for the game someone from a Hartington billiard ball railed mo on long distance and asked If I was going to bring plenty of money with me to wsger on tlie game. I told him tluit I did not wager on athletic evrnfs and then he said that I must have a pretty good team or else I wouldn’t travel to one corner of Nebraska to play a team that has not been defeated for three years. “None of my players were ap proached by any of the alleged gamblers before or after the game. They knew nothing of the alleged drugging of Driver until a short time More we left for Omaha. In my opinion the best inan to ask whether or not Driver had been drugged would be Captain Driver himself. “The treatment, we received frorr the Hnrtlngton fans, especially the high school officials was of the best kind. My players and I were treated In royal style before and after th< game. T am sorry such scandal enmr out of the contest, but I knowr that none of my players knew anything about the alleged drugging of Cap tain Driver.” A COWARDLY ACT. The greatest snort in the world is one that is played for either prizes or recognition only. Those whose sup port has always been obtained by means of the betting ring have in variably become decadent and finally vanished Into oblivion. We have but 'o look at the famous or rather In 'nmous "Black Sox Scandal" in ordet to appreciate that fact and the ever growing popularity of football which Is the greatest of amateur games, tc prove the contrary. On Thanksgiving day the Harting ton High school played a game ot football with Creighton Prep from Omaha. The Creighton team and their roach, Mr. Drennnn. are as fine fel lows as ever appeared on a field In Hartingtoh. Hartlngton High started the game under more or less of a handicap with the loss of Evans, the big tackle, but went into It with that "do or die" spirit that has made the local high school teams feared throughout northeast Nebraska. Shortly after the game began It was easily seen that there was something wrong with Captain Driver as he seemed dazed and did not know what to do. He had not been Injured in any way that might make him that way, so a quiet Investigation was started and It has been rather defin Itely decided that he was drugged be fore the game In order that he might be so Incapacitated as to render him practically useless during the game. The suspicion was aroused from stor ies of the number and amount of beta that had been laid upon the result of the important game. Tf any of the charges concerning the doping of this ordinarily wonderfut player can be proven. It would establish Itself as the most dastardly attempt to corrupt and destroy amateur athletics that has ever been attempted In Nebraska. In passing we are credibly Informed that, if provon, It carries with It a penalty of from one to five years In the peni tentiary. The Herald Is In great ADVKHTIHKMKNT. I STOPS CATARRH Colds and catarrh yield like nuigb to soothing, healing antiseptic ereatr that penetrates through every ah passage and relieves swollen, lnflnmet membranes jf nose and throat. Youi clogged nostrils open right up am you ran breathe freely Hawking am snuffling stop. Don't stay stuffed 111 and miserable. Get ft small bottle of Ely's Creorr Balm from your druggist. Apply r little In the nostrils and get Install' ► relief. Millions endorse this rented] known for more than fifty years. ( \ t-- ' Minnesota Nimrods Get Share of Venison Iwni*"?**#**^*^ >% >*** ■ ' ••■•^•>. v.'. : . .*.•■„ •• .... . .. .. ,■:■ ■ I ~ ' Hu^r’rrjsTG PWKtsojcr* Qar©acxte . 1 | .... .......... I,eft to right are A. S. Soltau, George Soltau, George Mad" Soltau, George Munaon, Charles Slewart, Henry >1 Nelson, Harold Krkner and the Rev. II. i. Soltau with their supply of venison for the yhureh barbecue planned by the Rev. Snltau. who is pastor of a Methodist church at Brookyn Centre. Minn. hope*? that the affair will be sifted to the bottom and if such an ugly charge can be fastened upon the per petrators, they will be sentenced to limit of tile law and forever-scourged from the sight of decent people. There can be no suspicion attached to Coach Drennan of the Creighton team or any of his players, as they are far too fine sportsmen to become a party to Or to even give their con sent to anything of that kind, but, if it was done, it was done by some despicable individuals who are willing to corrupt the finest amateur sport in the country, or even take away the life or reason of a player, in order to win a dirty bet. ‘STRANGLER7!.EWIS DEFEATS VOLKOFF Des Moines. Pec. 8.—Ed (Strangler) Lewis, world's champion heavyweight wrestler, defeated Hasson Volkoff, Bulgarian heavyweight, in straight falls in their match here tonight. In a preliminary matrix Michael Romano of Italy defeated Wallace Pugid of Canada in straight falls. The men are heavyweights. Lewis won the first fall In 2.1:30, with a dodble wrist lock, which he obtained after weakening his oppon ent with a series of headlocks. The second fall wus obtained in 2:35, with a combination headloek and armlock. Volkoff was no match for Lewie, who had him on the defensive throughout the match, with the ex ception of a few minutes at the be ginning. Romano obtained his falls with headlocks in 22:40 and 10:45, respec tlvely. Canadians Trim Bruins. Boston, Pec. 8.—The Canadians, Montreal professional hockey team, defeated the Boston Bruins, 4 to 3, In a National Hockey league game here tonight. Chambers to Lead Midland Eleven Fremont, Neb., Dec. 9.—Arthur Chambers. Fremont boy. has been se lected to pilot the 1925 Midland foot ball team. With no seniors slated to play on Midland’s team next year. Chambers, a junior, was the outstand ing candidate for the captaincy. As fullback. Chambers was the high scorer on the Midland team during the season just past, with* 32 points clue to his efforts. He is considered a dangerous triple threat man, with his ability at punting, passing and lug ging the ball. For the second successive year, since catering Midland, Chambers has been placed on all-state mythical elevens by various sports writers of the state. In addition to his work on the gridiron. Chambers jumps center on the Midland basket ball team. He can do the 100 yards in 10:2, which is considered fast for a man weighing close to 170 pounds. Leaders Hold Positions in Central States Pin Meet Detroit, Dec. 8.—Leaders lit the Central States bowling tournament withstood the attack of bowlers from Cleveland, Akron. Fort Wayne, Pagi nate and Columbus here today, only one change being recorded In the live leaders In each of the events. Hee Want Ads produce results. . -J SUSAN LENGLEN REFUSES TO PLAY Nice, France, Dec. 9.—Susan Leng len, the young French tennis player refused to play today at the Nice Tennis club in the International tournament. She explained that sh* must return at once to Paris for per sonal reasons. Elizabeth Ryan, the California player, did not enter the tournament because of Miss Lenglen's absence Miss Ryan Is practicing regularly and hopes to meet Bliss Lenglen at the Cannes tournament. Bout Ends in Draw. Trenton, N. J„ Dec. 8.—Rocky Smith of Battle Creek. Mich., and Maxle Rosenbloom of Brooklyn boxed 10 rounds to a draw here tonight, in the opinion of newspaper men at the ringside. Talaber Wins Mat Contest. Chicago, Dec. 8.—Lou Talaber, mid dlewelghL wrestling champion, threw Eddie Pope, southern mat man, her* tonight In two straight falls. 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WIs., Dec. 9.— Mickey Walker, iv o r I ii welter weight r h a m li i o n, defeated •lock Malone of St. Paul In a 10 round no-decislon boxing contest liece last night, winning nine out of Ift rounds, ac cording to the majority of newspaper men at the ringside. The welter title bolder conceded six pounds to Ills St. Paul foe, and outbpxed and outshigged him from the start. The fourth round was Malone's best. lie exchanged punches to the head in a thrilling toe to toe rally In the cen ter ol the ring, turning Mickey half way around with a short right cross. Walker won the first round by carrying the fight to Malone. He crowded the St. Paul Irishman, driv ing both fists to the body at close range and also shook Jock with short, solid punches to the chin. Malone boxed cuutloualy, refusing to trade punches. The fourth round was a thriller. They stood toe to toe in the centei of the ung exchanging punches to the head. Malone nailed the welter champion with a short right cross that turned Mickey half way around. Walker, however, continued to pile up points by his aggressiveness. AValker sunk left books to Malone's body In the fifth, driving him into the corner under a heavy barrage as the round ended. AA'alker piled up a big lead In the sixth. He waded Into Malone, scor ing effectively without a dangerous return. The crowd yelled to Malone to fight. The til leliolder was Malones ....... 9HHKSI5nTTT3iTI i master in the seventh. Mickey was driving hard rights and left* to the body Interspersing them with jolting punches to the head. In the eighth round Walker all but dropped Malone with a right to the chin. Walker set a furloua pace In the eighth and ninth, hooking left* to the body that slowed Malone up. Malone tried desperately but his punches larked force. Walker won the 10th round although Malone lought hack desperately. Tonight's contest was the third meeting of the pair and was fought before 8,000 spectator*. Walker weighed 148 1-4 and Malone 15334 pounds at 3. 10WA-INDIANA GRID GAME OFF Iowa City, la., Dec. 8.—The Iowa Indiana football game, tentatively scheduled for October 31. has been given up by both coaches. The game. If played, would have given Iowa five conference games in a row, and the desire of Northwestern to meet the Hoosiers on that date led to the change, Coach Ingwersen announced today. NOW 2:20 LX 8:15 “There has never been a photo play more impressive." —Daily News Story lyJeanie Micpher&on A PARAMOUNT PRODUCTION Cfunoui PT*yer#-La.»!ty CorpA Symphony Orchestra AND ORIGINAL EFFECTS DIRECT rSOM GEO M.C0HAN THEATRE. NY T’ b.i, . Matinees, 50c, 75c, $1.00 MCKetS. Nights, 50c, $1.00, $1.50 Will Not Be Shown Elsewhere m Omaha Within One Year ..mmiimumin* Yellow Cab Like a Great Railway System Are you aware that Yellow Cab is operated like a great system of rail way? 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International Revue Cast of Ten lilt Cyclonic Supporting Bill And on the Screen • 4 MARY PHILBIN If In “Fools Highway” j Wnf r_ . -_ SOM I'UUNG - *:tt NEIGHBORHOOD THEATER* GRAND ...... 16th and Binary Viola Dana in “Tba Heart Bandit** BOULEVARD - . 3Sd and Laavanwwrth Vera Reynolds in **Feet of Clay" HAMILTON .... 46th and Hamriton Lenore Ulrich in “Tiger Ross" LOTHROP ...... i4tk and Loth my “The Uninvited Guest” I THIS _| WEEK First lime in musical comedy, “Way Down East” The sta^e plar itself in addition to photoplays f Ans m *Omaha Fas Center lril|Fir C W Mat. and Ntte To4ae Continued Efforts by Bargain Hunters to Obtain Reasonably Desirable Seats for •SILK STOCKING REVUE’ YOU HAVE ONLY UNTU SAT. SITE Year » Htjih Mari Set at »*a* *ty ” * Ree Ladies* S8c Bar fain Mat . a;li W »#fc Daw rY"r^t « v te# “Cyclone Rider” Roarinf Rare for Gold and Girl Second and Last Week A HAROLD LLOYD In “Hot Water” ,