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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1904

Page

6

Tennis Veterans Clash in Newport Final Upset

Veteran players from Jas to Wrenn and umpire Wright witness a shock in Newport as Ward defeats Clothier for the finals. Ward, calm and precise, steadily outplays Clothier whose best strokes still fail to match the lead he builds in the first set and maintains through the second.

Jas Wright Campbell Chace Wrenn Newport Saget Holcombe Cluthlere Ward Wrenn Vaid Ward Humes Clothier Pennsylvania Utned Theool Amay

Sports Specks and Odds From St Louis Olympics and More

Eddie Rawlat of St Louis shows promise after a knockout. Olympic opening events slated for Saturday in St Louis. Cleveland buys Outfielder Win and may trade Cubs in spring. Corbett O Brien tickets reach 16 dollars. crowd limit noted. Edward C Ginman 2 dies in Toledo after boxing injury. White Sox set a one hour thirteen minute record with every man out. Elks seize Anderson Indiana as state meeting opens with social sessions and parade. Mayor Forkner favorable to re election prospects.

Eddie Rawlat St. Louis Harry Rehiin St. Lows Cleveland Win Providence Cubs Corbett-O'Brien Edward C. Ginman Toledo Shag Chicago White Sox Elka Anderson Ind Elks P. J. Fallon Indianapolis John L. Forkner Anderstin

Indianapolis Pugilist Should Have Had Decision

The account says Jack Blackburn, the Indianapolis meet champion, fought a tough bout with Gans. Blackburn outboxed and punched the champion, yet the judges’ verdict did not reflect a clear decision, leaving a controversial outcome.

Indianapolis Jack Blackburn Doe Gans Blackburn Philadelphia

Geers to Drive Major at State Fair Races

Geers plans to drive Major C in the state fair races as turf fans look to the season start. Officials and bettors expect Geers and Jobe to perform well with Major C, amid strong interest from horseracing followers.

Geers Bath Geers Bath Himous Renee Nn Jobe Sunes Spp Iind

English Cricket Details and Batting Rules Overview

A fragmented description explains English cricket with bowlers delivering the ball, rules about throwing not allowed, and the aim to dislodge the batsman by hitting the wicket. It notes the batter guarding the opposite wicket and the process of six-ball overs and fielding actions, including run outs when the ball is returned.

Pytach Neal Dghily

Rain Delays Second Hosiers Cowboys Game in Kansas City

Heavy rain halted the second game between the Hosiers and the Cowboys in Kansas City. A double-header was planned for Tuesday with the final contest set for Thursday. Lindsey, recently tried by Manager Phillips, will get another chance at season's end in the Central Wage. Phllis indicated no further changes to this year’s squad. Saturday the Hoosiers open at Washington Park with home games highlighted by Louise and a commitment never to return. Winchester, Ky. reports C. M. Clark qualifying as receiver for Walter R. Day, a wealthy eastern Kentucky figure, with an estate of timber lands, sawmills, stores, and lumber stocks valued near 99,000 dollars.

Kansas City Hosiers Cowboys Lindsey Phillips Phillis Hoosiers Washington Park Louiseile Lust Winchester C. M. Clark Wal Ter R. Day Kentucky Breathitt Welfe Lee Jay

Breathit County Man Sends Final Postmark Message

A man from Breathit County wrote to his wife in a New York postmarked letter claiming he would not return home. A few days later his wife received a note from him suggesting he planned to stay away, with no clear trace of his whereabouts or plans.

Breathit County New York Sal Reed Jeter

American Won The Olympic Marathon at St Louis

The Olympic Marathon race was won at St Louis by Thomas J. Hicks at Cambridge, Massachusetts. Albert J. Corey of Chicago finished second and A D Newton of New York took third. The distance was 4 miles 1,306 yards and Hicks time was 3 hours 2 minutes 31 seconds.

St. Lows Turedyy Thomas J. Hicks Cambridge Albert J. Corey Chicago A. D. Newton New York Licks Tun Athens Greece Wason Paris St. Louis

Japanese Generosity Shown To Families From War Duty

An old note describes Japanese generosity among Ute tradespeople who continue to supply a family's needs during the father's absence at war, waiving any bills and maintaining support despite the hardship.

Standings and Scores in American and National Leagues

The standings list teams like Boston Chicago New York and Philadelphia with wins and losses. It shows American and National League records, central league figures, and where teams play. Indications of matchups, scores, and upcoming games are noted, including city pairings and venues.

American Asa National League W.L. Pet W.l.pet Paul N. York Milvesisakeee Louisville Columbus Minnpois Indiaplis Kansas Toledo Chicago Cincinnati Pittaburg St. Louis Aid Boston Brooxlyn Sts Philadelfis MIT American Ags Indors Kas Pilshire Louisy St. Columus Minnes York Cinen Milwauk Pisce St. Lanne

Protest Meeting Over Oil Storage Within City Limits

Southside residents plan a protest listing Wednesday evening at the city council chamber against storing illuminating oil in city limits. An ordinance before the council seeks removal of structures such as warehouses and tanks to outside the city, arguing it reduces fire risk and insurance costs and prevents well contamination. The passage notes local fears and potential actions.

Ade's Turf Tale of a Dead Heat Betting Ruse

Ex-newspaper man George Ade recalls a racing scam from Argentina. Judges swap result after a horse loses by a length. A mob pressure near the judges leads to declaring a dead heat to placate backers and resolve bets.

George Ade Ave Argentine Republic Anasty

Girl Who Rivals Miss Helen Keller

Denver August reports Miss Helen Keller rival Miss Lottie Sullivan of Denver a deaf blind student at Colorado Springs. Sullivan, 18, read via touch through linen, writes with a typewriter, sews, and designs doll dresses showcased at the world fair. Army of Cumberland to Meet in Indianapolis September 20-21 with Orlando Somers speaking and Chattanooga discussion on a permanent gathering site.

Denver Col Helen Ler St. Louis Lottie Sullivan Julian St North Helen Kelier Sullivan Colorado Springs Mra GW Miss Sullivan J. P. O'Connor Army of Cumberland Army of the Cumberland Indianapolis Claypool Orlando A. Somers Indiana Daniel W. Howe Chattanooga

Chinese official faces tragedy as brothers drowned in Shanghai

Wong Kai Kah, Chinese vice commissar to the world’s fair, learned from a Shanghai newspaper that his two youngest brothers, students at St John’s College, were drowned there on August 4. He has not confirmed the accident and hopes the report is false.

Wong Kai Kah Shanghai St John's College Wong

Fine Your Actors at Garden Theatre

During a rehearsal of The College Widow at the Garden Theatre New York a Hay Wright asked George Ade for help to create a roaring tiger scene. Ade offered a practical joke reply saying to fine one of his actors 2.7 dollars for the noise, joking that the needed roar would appear.

George Ade Garden Theater New York Ade Haywright

Man with Glass Eye Nabbed in Wisconsin

Milwaukee August 31. A man with a glass eye matching a two month old Ithaca New York description was arrested at Bucyrus plant in South Milwaukee. Leland L Raub is held awaiting transfer to Ithaca to answer a serious statutory charge and alleged to have attacked a young woman who remains in serious condition.

Milwaukee Wis Ithaca Henry Gottzen Leland L. Raub Bucyrus Manufacturing Company Raub

For Sale Column Offers Ten Free Words in Bun's Market

Local advert hints buyers can post items with ten free words in THE BUN for sale section. Readers are invited to place listings quickly, using concise phrases to attract attention.

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