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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1908
Page
8
A garbled report describes Muncie facing the Indians in a one sided contest. It mentions players, pitching by Bailey, and a cake of confusion with references to Geese and a Vaseball club. The melee ends with the Indians dominating the field.
In a hard fought Saturday clash at Marion the Old Soldiers edged Ehvued 2 to 1. Both teams traded blows with a goalless first period before Marion scored twice in the third while Ehvued found the net in the second period. Lafayette defeated Logansport 101 at home, while Shortridge and Bloomington prepared for an upcoming meet as winded preparations shift to Fort Wayne.
The report highlights Kakemo opening a new rink and Saturday action with Kae Joung scoring to lead an 8 to 2 win. Western and Central League standings are listed with Indiana, Mirkin, Munvie, Anderson among others. Western League games are planned for Monday night.
Local bowling scene reports team activity and upcoming matches. Indianapolis entries and weekend results indicate growing participation with teams preparing for the next round of games.
A three year old, Carl Dee Anderson, and his faithful dog perished in a Sunday blaze. The aunt left the child asleep as she went to a neighbor, neighbors' shouts drew her back, but the fire blocked access to the boy and the dog. Both perished in the flames while attempting a rescue. Also reported is a Greek life fracas at Indiana University Bloomington with five societies banning the other three and threats of further violence.
New York December Helen Keller the deaf mute guest of Henry M Alden editor of Harper s Magazine astonished friends by rising and exclaiming there goes a railroad train from a porch three quarters of a mile away though she cannot hear the whistle. she explained she could smell the spark and felt the vibration.
Amusements listed for Tin Park feature a 4 pm vaudeville at the Park with acts and a children oriented program. The Phiten family and relatives are noted for involvement, with a later event including a matinee. Local families and guests are mentioned as attending and supporting the entertainment amid circulating schedules.
The article traces Limerick’s rough sparring with Philadelphia heavyweight O'Brien and hints at a shift toward bigger opponents. It notes Limerick’s size and strength, his eagerness to challenge top heavyweights, and his past as a rival to O'Brien. It also mentions plans and public expectations for a future bout lineup.
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