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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1904
Page
8
Chicago's celebrated track star Victor Ries has left the university to go into business. Rumors suggest Ries, who once defeated Archie Hahn, has succumbed to Cupid and will not return for another year, citing lack of rival competition.
Dr Irving R Calkins of Springfield Mass wins the United States revolver championship after three years of focused practice to steady his hands for surgery His score of 50 shots at 59 yards falls three points short of last year’s champion J F Gorman of San Francisco The event travels across major cities with final results declared in Springfield after careful verification
Two weeks before the matches Dr Callank decides to enter. He had not seen himself as championship material but scored 4% in M shots at 30 yards at the Smith and JVesson shoot. He has won the association prizes series of medals for 80 to 95 scores, and is among the few to medal across 10 strings. He is a young man practicing medicine for five years and holds many trophies at home as he aims for the world championship.
Jeffries insists he will not fight Black boxers and plans to retire rather than violate his pledge. He says no persuasion can move him to meet Johnson or any person of color, despite reports he might box next spring.
The piece reflects on aging pugilists from John L. Sullivan to Jim Corbett and others. It notes fighters’ reluctance to bow out, the evolving sport, and how Corbett leverages public relations while remaining in the public eye through acting and outspoken media presence.
The Central league fights a contract conflict after Lyons, once with Indianapolis, jumped to Anderson for a possible payout. President Foot demanded Lyons not be allowed in the Western league, but Western league leaders dismissed the idea. A Central league magnates meeting in Indianapolis on Thursday will decide the next move.
From St Louis comes word that Man emer Rukehaupt has secured Mike Kahne and Ed Siever, star batterymen, for the Indianapolis squad next season. Reports say 5.00 was paid by the Indianapolis magnate for the pair and St Louis released them. Kahme showed major league potential with the Indians and will bolster the Browns next season. Girls' Basket Ball game between H. A. S. and the alumni was postponed to allow the old girls home from college to play. Eddie Mack of Indianapolis and Stanley of Shelbyville have signed for a ten round fight, set for Hartford City or Bluffton.
Sports notes show Western League standings with W J Pot and W L Pot. Danville leads Central League results. Richmond Lafayette Kokomo and Fort Wayne teams listed with varied records. Upcoming games include Western League matchups and Central League pairings. Obituaries mention Jack Bhleids and Frank McKey, plus notes on matinee horse racing in Canada and a proposed New England mile track circuit.
The Board of Public Works endorses a commission report on Indianapolis Water Company water quality during a city test. It urges condemnation of domestic wells and vaults and sewer connections where present. The report will be printed and copies mailed on request.
English crowds increasingly embrace American pacers while continental races exclude side wheelers. In Britain pacers gain footing as trotting events cross with trotters, with France and Russia also importing American stock. Both continents now feature American blood in their harness programs.
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