Boxing Prospects Signal Big Heavyweight Season
The Horton boxing law repeal spurs heavyweight fighters to train for big-money bouts this summer. Sharkey Corbett McCoy and Jeffries move toward matches. Fitzsimmons trains in New York. Ruhlin joins Corbett at Lakewood. Vardon defeats Dunn in a 36-hole open at Scarsdale. rain cancels Butler college game. Walcott stops Moore in Baltimore. baseball guide issue noted. polo and minor league results listed.
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York
Imart
Sharkey
Corbett
McCoy
Jeffries
Harry Vardon
England
Dunn
Uniteds
Scarsdale Frelub
Hartsdale
N. Y
Vardon
Manning of the Kansas Cityri Team Falls in Close Bout
In a late frame effort, Manning from Kansas succumbs to a narrow defeat as the team battles a rival. Key moments include a critical turnover and a sharp scoring stretch by the opponent.
Indianapolis Team to Sign Strong Indiana Squad
At a Warsaw meeting Tuesday night backers raised 1800 dollars to support a top Indiana team for the season. Allen stated Cincinnati trips will feature new guards Newton Phillips Kahoe and White with manager Bob covering shortfall.
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Anager
Allen
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Newton
Phillips
Kahoe
White
Bob’ Will
Warsaw
Indiana
Boxing prospects and matchups announced for soon
The Industrial club of Philadelphia offers Gus Ruhlin 500 to meet barrier champion Joe Goddard in two weeks, likely acceptance. Al Herford bets 5,000 on Joe Gans defeating Frank Erne, who seeks first chance after a 25 round draw with Jack O'Brien. Jack Root trains ten days at West Baden Springs for Tommy Ryan, May 20 date tentative. Oscar Gardner versus Tim Callahan planned before Youngstown club with date unset. Kid McCoy may sign to meet Jeffries for heavyweight title, champion pledges opportunities for rivals, McCoy first if he faces Sharkey. Creedon and Walcott matched for Milwaukee club first week in June.
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Industrial Athletic Club
Philadelphia
Gus Ruhlin
Joe Goddard
Akron
al Herford
Joe Gans
Frank Erne
Erne
Jack O’brien
McFadden
Jack Root
West Baden Springs
Tommy Ryan
Oscar Gardner
Tim Callahan
Youngstown, C
Kid” McCoy
Jeffries
McCoy
Sharkey
Dan Creedon
Joe Walcott
Milwaukee Athletic Club
Awoke in coffin: burial tragedy in Albion village
Jany Vett Case of Sandy Creek near Albion was buried alive in the village cemetery after a brief illness. Workers unearthed his grave while preparing his father’s burial. doctors believe Case revived briefly after interment and died from suffocation, roughly eight minutes of air deprivation.
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Case
Sandy Creek
Swirl of Society Notes and Local Weddings
Mrs Flora Levy visits sister in Denison while Mrs George Bruenig hosts Meridian W C T U. Debora s club to dance at Brenneke s and install officers. W edding notices include Grace Nebeker with Frank L Torres in Covington Indiana and Maud Hester with Virgil Tilson in Franklin. At home announcements point to Ubero Mexico. Emma Bickell weds Dr E E Wishard in Memorial church with Rev F C Ballard officiating.
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Flora Levy
Moberly
Leopold Levy
Denison
George Bruenig
Parkave
Meridian
Debora S Club
Brenneke’s
J. H. Holliday
Covington
Grace Nebeker
Frank L. Torres
Mexico
Greenwood
Maud Hester
Virgil Tilson
Franklin
Bezique Club
D. J. Ellison
First Baptist Church
Raficrs
Miss Voss
J.A. Mount
T. H. Smith
Erik. Trinp
New York
The
Daughters of the Revolution
Enos H. Nebeker
Ind
Ubero
Tehuantepec
Emma Bickell
E. E. Wishard
Memorial Church
F. C. Ballard
Bridegroom and bride to wed at 2321 College Avenue
Fragmentary note lists a wedding plan at 2321 College Avenue with references to the bride, groom, and their parents. Details are sparse but indicate a home setting for the ceremony.
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College-ave
Town events and notices mix with illness and industry
A professional cake walk opens the Catholic fair in Tomlinson hall on April 18 to 21. Nine scarlet fever cases appear at the Board of Children's Guardians home. Simon Gasper, missing from N West St, is found visiting in Columbus and North Vernon, showing signs of mental distress. Power Hall Co may select the old Little Hotel site at Washington and New Jersey sts. A South Street Baptist Church entertainment features Miss Copgswell and Stamnion's brass band. Thomas McKearn, leg amputated after injury, expects to return by May 1. Assistant fire-chief Coots, injured in a buggy accident, may resume duty soon. Winona Publishing moves to Indianapolis with an office in Stevenson building. Lt. Frank S. Clark's Spanish American War veterans camp grows to 25 members with new officers. Mary F E Cain sues stepmother Fannie Maloney over three lots tied to her father, John Maloney. 1899 Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis Railway reports profits of $917,031 with $21,196,516.76 gross earnings. dividends at 4% on preferred stock. Columbia Club orders new linen, china, silverware. Pearson & Co. to supply china, Irish linen via Murphy Hibben, and Walk & Son to supply silver from Reed & Barton.
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Tomlinson Hall
Board of Children’s Guardians’ Home
Simon Gasper
N. West St
Columbus
North Vernon
Power Hall Company
Washington and
New Jersey Sts
Copgswell
Stamion
Ladies’ Brass
South-st. Baptist Church
Thomas McKearn
Cumberland
Winona Publishing Company
Bloomington
Indianapolis
Stevenson
Winonian
The
Assembly
Frank S. Clark
Richard H. Savage
Charles W. Hobbs
Charles Wilson
Mary FE. Cain
Fannie Maloney
John Maloney
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Chicago & St. Louis
Columbia Club
Chas. D. Pearson & Co
Queensware
Ireland
Murphy, Hibben & Co
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Old Homestead Bread
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