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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1904

Page

8

Glass jaws rule in boxing's vulnerable spot

The piece lists fighters with glass jaws and those with hard jaws, noting how jaw strength affects outcomes. It cites Jos Grimm, Kid McCoy, Jim Corbett, Jim Jeffries, Joe Gans, Steve O'Donnell, Tommy White, and many others, contrasting weak jaw weaknesses with champions who endure punishment.

Comfon Jos Grimm Phildelphis Kid MccCoy Bic Coy Jim Corbett Jim Jeffries Corbett Coney Island Jeffries Sam Steve O'Donnell Australia Nad ¢ Glasa Tommy White White Ben Jordan England Jordan Rood Fehterg Rod Fitzsimmons Terry McGovern Kid Broad Young Corbett Tom Sharkey Kid Carter Billy Smith Jack O'Brieg Philadelphia Gus Rubin Tommy Ryan Eddie Hanlon Jimmy Britt Amelia Serrera Joe Walcott Joe Walcott, “Battling” ‘Nelson, Matty Mathews, Hughey McGovern Frank Erne Kid Lavigne Dave Sullivan George Dixon Spike Sullivan Jimmy Handler Newark Fitzsimmons

Ban Johnson's raise sparks row at Chicago meeting

The minor league baseball scene faces a price fix on drafted players from 10 1000 dollars, an association decision that some see as a heavy blow to smaller leagues. Ban Johnson’s salary unsettles as six years remain on his contract with annual pay outlined, while racing figures and trainer moves unfold across Hot Springs and Europe, including Vanderbilt ties and jockey changes.

Chicago Association Ban Johnson Alaty Wan

Bookies Lose Heavily In Modern Wagering

The article examines bookmaking as a high risk, high capital business in which two or three books handle about 59,000 dollars daily. It notes large running costs, lavish living, and seasonal volatility with many bookmakers failing. It cites that 7 percent of race track bettors are nonprofessionals and professional money shares about 6 percent, while big books in Manhattan maintain offices and large credit operations.

Iine Aeanon Manhattan Clark

Standings and schedule for Western and Central leagues

Western league standings list Richmond Danville Muncie Fort Wayne Lafayette Marion and Kokomo with various win percentages and totals. Friday results preview shows Muncie at Anderson and Richmond at Merton along with Central league Kokomo at Fort Wayne Logansport at Terre Haute and Danville at Lafayette.

Western Prams Central League Richmond i Danville Muncie T. Haute Marion Wayne Iit Anderson Kokomo Bop Nsp Lafayette Nih Fort Wayne Indianapolis Lafayette Logansport Terre Haute Iegue Muncia Richmond Merton

Butler college students seek $1 term fee for athletics

A petition circulated among Butler College students asks adding one dollar per term to tuition to cover athletic expenses. Proponents say interest in athletics is high, aiming to field a strong basketball team this winter and a solid team in spring.

Butler College Butler

Ketcham Not Convicted in Fraud Case

The board of appeals of the American Leading association ruled George H. Ketcham of Toledo not guilty of forging a fraudulent record for his stotter Crescens. They said insufficient evidence showed criminal participation by Mr. Ketcham and the record was deemed fraudulent in error.

Indianapolis to host Grand American handicap by association

Indianapolis will entertain the participants in the annual Grand American handicap after a meeting of the Interstate Association in New York on Thursday. The date for the meet will be set next July.

Indianapolis America Interetate Association New York Julie

Public Works Board OKs Commission Water Report

The Commission appointed by the City and the Indianapolis Water Company testifies that water supplied by the Indianapolis Water Company was of good sanitary character during the typhoid period. It urges condemnation of domestic wells and vaults and sewer connections where sewers exist. The full report will be printed and copies mailed or delivered on request.

Indianapolis Water Company C Espany

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