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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1909
Page
7
Local artist and recorder of current events gains wide recognition as the Cirkit camera impresses makers across many states. The piece highlights the device’s role in capturing remarkable scenes and boosting the artist’s prominence in the region.
By GEO W STOUT the Cirkut camera made Indianapolis famous as a convention city. Charles F Bretzman, first unseen, grew to national renown, taking group photos at national and state events. His work travels to St Joseph Niagara Falls and England while selling prints to delegates and firms, spreading Indianapolis fame worldwide.
Indianapolis photographer Bretzman becomes a national figure through Cirkut camera work at motor speedway and other events. His images of Roosevelt, Fairbanks, and diverse public scenes have circulated to major newspapers and magazines, boosting the city’s reputation and showcasing innovative printing and projection methods.
Tickets for the benefit baseball game at Washington Park sell briskly with thousands moved. Catholic societies and the Marion club vie to win the prize flag arriving from St Mary's of the Woods. Proceeds aid St Joseph's Training School for orphan girls. Marion club faces Sherman council Y M S in the game.
The official guide outlines the 1938 football season opening September 13 with Western Maryland versus Rock Hill and closing December 2 with Rollins College at Havana against the University of Havana. It details rule changes including revised scoring, a defined end position disallowing forward passes, kickout options after touchbacks, and clarified positions with definitions for players. It also notes whistle discipline, penalties, and referee positioning, plus All-America selections and season reviews by Walter Camp and others.
The image captures Phil Matlock, brother of Leach Cross, displaying his peculiar stance and demeanor in the boxing ring.
The speaker laments being stuck home and longs to be in Mombasa where Col Roosevelt’s rangers roam. He catalogs exotic game dishes he desires, from warthog steak to gazelle and elephant, expressing endless appetite and frustration with domestic meals.
William Bedford, famed second baseman for the Cuban Giants, was struck by lightning and killed instantly during a storm in Atlantic City New Jersey on August 27. The death ends a notable career noted for its skill and prominence in Cuban baseball circles.
Newport BRL August 27 William J Larned opened with a 6 1 first set win over William J Clothier The match moved with alternating momentum Clothier fought back to win the third set 7 5 and the fourth 6 1 to even the match in a dramatic late rally Clothier dominated Larned’s backhand and closed strong after a tense exchange through the middle sets
The records catalog the performances of American League pitchers, detailing win loss marks, earned run averages, strikeouts, and other key pitching statistics across seasons. It highlights leaders and notable trends, with emphasis on standout performers and historical comparisons.
A partial readable OCR fragment mentions a person and an event with unclear context. The text provides few concrete details, names, or dates, making precise identification difficult. The readable bits hint at a local notice or brief among unrelated snippets.
Stamford report shows Herman W. Hoefer suing Charles E. Ochs for 25000 damages alleging alienation of his wife Elizabeth M. Hoefer who later married Ochs. Mrs Hoefer and Ochs reside at Shippan Point Stamford. Hoefer previously divorced, custody given to father of two children Elsie and Herman.
Chicago followers of the polleg hope for reopening the turf game at Hawthorne. Elaborate preparations are under way for the Labor Day card as track owners anticipate a long time meet.
Jack McBride of Boston joins the Ray Bronson Jock Dillon training camp at Grand Ripple where local lads prepare for important matches next month in New Orleans.
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