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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1905
Page
7
A curdled reflection on The Pace That Kills and Young Corbett, detailing a Denver boxer's decline after he ignored advice. It recounts an Irish boxing night in New York and a thief posing as a detective who stole a prized glove, illustrating how easy money tempts petty frauds in the sport.
Al Hurrford proclaims Baltimore rising boxing hub and promises large purses for bouts. Various players swap teams as spring training opens. Ed Heydon may join Milwaukee as catcher. Chandler Egan tours Europe with no decisive score. Rube Waddell wrist issue suspends him. Browns share interleague proceeds. Kalamazoo sells out for Mowatt Tanger bout. Griffth backs Nationals over Yankees.
Jerome R. Keogh, World's Champion Pool Player, argues practice is essential and that pool relies on the ball and nerves. He recalls his start at thirteen, notes rival games like billiards, and cites his three championship wins with focus on steady nerves and deliberate position play.
Mrs A T H Brower resumes leadership as president after typhoid fever. She cannot attend the upcoming annual meeting but will delegate until she recovers. Arrangements for the championship and a series of group team matches planned to be held again this year.
A curious reader recounts an incident at a bush league game where an eager newcomer insists on a pitcher's call, fights over strikes, and a rogue batted ball clears the fence as a spectator clings to his cash. The scene unfolds with hurried yells, unexpected confusion, and the nickname Wild Bill Donovan entering the moment.
Mira Mattley Bele Quarrier died suddenly at her brother Arthur Quarrier's residence in New York. Daughter of Arctic Quarrier of Louisville, a former L&N vice president, she was to wed James Victor McDonald on April 4. Invitations had been sent. she had recovered from pleurisy but died after a coughing fit and a burst blood vessel.
Senator Mary Fan has returned to New York after months in the south planning next winter's automobile racing. Morgan aims to launch a southern racing circuit next year, with plans to host events in Florida including a Jacksonville Beach site discovery and a planned automobile and motor boat association organize in Jackson ville.
Monday's games across the National and American Leagues are listed with matchups Chicago St Louis Boston New York Philadelphia and Cincinnati Pittsburgh Detroit Cleveland and Washington among others The batter ies show Morton and Simon Atle Mung Queleser and Roth National League matchups include Cincinnati at home against Pittsburgh St Louis against Chicago and other pairings
In Chicago the Chicago Aton beat St Louis with Altrock and McFarland on the mound. Sur thanan and Weaver provided battery support as the game unfolded with the Aton offense edging ahead.
Cincinnati defeated Pittsburg 7 0 while St Louis beat Chicago 2 1 New York routed Boston 35 0 Philadelphia and Brooklyn combined for a 3 3 draw in a separate男子 American pair Chicago edged St Louis 3 2 in extra innings New York beat Washington 4 0 Cleveland routed Detroit 6 2 Philadelphia won 6 5 over Bonton
Jacksonville April 17 report actor Joe Jefferson shows great improvement. His family holds strong hope for a speedy recovery as the weather remains clear and bracing.
New York April 17 All doubts about Terry McGovern mental state ended Sunday afternoon when the former featherweight champion eluded attendants and caused a scene at the Metropole hotel. In the care of two physicians he rushed the lobby crying I want Corbett and threatening to sign papers to settle him in two rounds. Sam Harris with two doctors hurried him to a carriage and a late train carried him to Stamford Connecticut for sanatorium care.
Cromley, from last year's Hoosier team, signs to play with the locals this year and will report soon. He refused Detroit where drafted, opening talks with Manager Barrow. The move could bring another star pitcher to Indianapolis as Cromley aims to pitch his best and boost the club’s offense.
A guide explains striking the cue ball slightly below center and to the right, hitting the cushion first then the red ball to drive it two cushions away and keep the balls together. The shot should be played rather gently to ensure correct contact and position.
Patrolman Repp located Frank Blace's wife and six hungry children in a destitute condition Sunday. The wife is bedridden, and the husband reportedly deserted them Saturday. Neighbors provided temporary relief and the case will be reported to the Charity organization if the father does not return. Porter's efforts receive congratulations in Pari April 17.
A regional notice promotes Tobacco-Specific as a free one day cure for tobacco use. It lists dozens of signatories across the United States endorsing the sample program and urges others to obtain a no cost package by mail from The Rogers Drug & Chemical Co. in Cincinnati Ohio. The ad stresses the remedy is tasteless and can be taken with food or drink.
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