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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1904

Page

8

Master Reinsman Splan Promises Grand Circuit Return

Veteran reinsman Jenn Splan, famed for paving trotting history with Goldsmith Maid and Barus, plans to expand his string at the Grand circuit meets this year. He recalls rising stars and notable horses, including Johnston and Daisy Sears, and notes his stable’s past triumphs and European demand.

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Polo Season Ends With Western League Ties and Rearranged Roles

Fragmented season notes reveal Richmond’s tough run in a waning polo year. Muncie Goats dominate goals, Higgins of Muncie the fastest rusher, while league changes loom as officials discuss salary limits and revenue splits. Speeches hint at next season’s organizational shift affecting member cities and leadership.

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Franklin College Beats Shortridge in Rain Tough Match

Franklin College defeated Shortridge 4 to 1 at Franklin in a drizzly Saturday game. Golf fans will witness the dedication of the new Highland golf club on April 3. The Manual training hunting girls played their series of games Saturday, with higher scores than usual. William M. Haines will be president of the club organization.

Franklin College Shortridge Franklin Fighland Golf Club William M. Haines

Black Bass Fly Fishing in Streams and Lakes

A guide to black bass fly fishing describing optimal timing, water types, and techniques. It covers wading and casting methods, fly selection, and strike mechanics, emphasizing quiet movement, long casts, and adapting to sun and water conditions to improve hookups.

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New Baseball League Forming Amid Exhibition Games

The draft league name remains unsettled while Cleveland Americans share a 7 to 2 win over a foe. Cleveland faces St Indiananalle on Monday and Tuesday as Indianapolis Pale meets Lafay te Tuesday and Terre Haute midweek. The season closes with two exhibition games owned by the team. BU Bannon named captain for next season. Also racing chatter mentions Prince Alert possibly racing in Indianapolis for a big purse and a boxing note about Kid Bread noting Aurelio Herrera as his hardest opponent.

Terre Haute Zumes BU Bannon Tan BR Prince Alert Indianapolis

Ingomar to Race for German Emperor's Cup

New York sailors turn to trans oceanic racing as the Ingomar, skippered by Capt. Charley Bare, enters the German Emperor's Cup effort. The vessel, a crack sea racer, faces a dangerous field in the anticipated event.

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Local Fans Trace Baseball's First Mention in Shakespeare

Two Indianapolis men claim to locate the earliest reference to baseball in literary history within Shakespeare. They joke about Noah’s ark and a Hamlet line, speculating the sport’s origins amid dramatic wordplay and a grandstand chat.

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Rough Intercity Basketball Clash Sparks Friction at Medi terium

Indianapolis and Muncie battled in a rough game at the Medi terium Saturday with Farrell under heavy pressure from the crowd as Munete and Pierre lead the teams. Higgma and Hart spark the scoring while officials penalize Farreit and Bannon as fouls mount and the crowd boos.

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Final Polo Standings in Central League Columns

Fort Wayne leads with six wins in the Central League standings, followed by Lafayette four losses, then Terre Haute with four wins and Kokomo three, Danville four, Logansport two, and Danville one. McGinnity suffered a finger injury at Montgomery but kept pitching while Montgomery exited the box.

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Ted Hing Powder Prescription for Cruse Was Home

A household prescription urges readers to obtain Ted Hing Powder for use in Cruse Was homes. A Kroger store is mentioned as the filling source.

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Spicy Sport Specks and Scattered Baseball Notes

Eddy Lynch, a crack catcher for the Wague, will play with Newark this season. Teheau keeps Louisville fantasy guessing on his infield. Georgetown beat Princeton 5 to 4 in an 1 inning line. Connecticut league refuses franchises to Norwich CJ and Lyon Masa clubs. Mrs Zimmer, wife of umpire Big Chief Zimmer, voices vocal protest. Tom Jenkins struggles to arrange a match with Hackenschmidt. Fearful bone injury to Hugh Jennings wrist after lunge into an empty tank at Cormeth.

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