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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1903
Page
12
Johnny Nilsson, world champion skater, born in Flour City on American soil, dispels the belief he is Canadian. A speed-loving athlete who enjoys autos and frequent travel, he once paid a fine for speeding in his hometown. He seeks matches abroad as American challenger to foreign rivals.
The athletic association of Purdue University will hold its annual meeting Friday and will likely invite Coach Cutts to again lead the football squad. Since the October wreck nearly wiped out the team the students expect a winning season. Cutts may not accept the position again and is considering law studies at Harvard. Dasii Allen is discussed as a potential captain.
The Western League standings show Cubs in contention with wins and losses, with Richmond and Indianapolis tracking in the middle pack. Friday night schedule includes Indianapolis at Elwood, Merion at Anderson, and other city matchups across Delavan and surrounding alleys. Also noted are Shortridge basketball team picks by Capt Pratt and the Medical College of Indiana forming an athletic association with a $1,009 athletic fund and plans for a coach next season.
The Reliables from the Commercial League were stuck in last place after a Thursday loss to the Whens. Gruner of the Lauries led the night with a high score of Ziping, while several other high scores followed.
Chicago fighter Hugo Kelly bested Philadelphia’s Joe Grim on points in a tight boxing decision. The bout highlighted a grueling clash between two seasoned featherweights in a Chicago arena.
In Chicago Thursday night Grim fought Firesimmons six rounds before being overwhelmed by Kelly. Grim received a brutal beating and staggered in the final round, though he could not be knocked out by the Italian opponent.
In Marion, Indiana, the Marion team overwhelmed the Indians 7 to 1 as Bannon wore a mask for the first time as goalie. McGlivray sprained his knee and Kerrigan subbed in. Marion’s speed and drive outpaced the Indians, who struggled to defend.
The big shoot between C. O. LeCompte of Eminence Kentucky and Fred Erb of Lafayette Indiana will Saturday on the Indianapolis gun club grounds for 20 targets. The Engilab hotel cup symbolizes the central states amateur championship once held by George Roll of Blue Island Illinois who forfeited the cup to Erb.
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