All American Team of Olympian Performers
An athletic carnival selects an All American team from top sprinters and runners. Notable figures include Duffy and other prominent U S athletes, with a focus on competing against elite international stars.
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1904
Page
8
Distinct U S Athletes Dominated by Era Prowess
The passage profiles top distance runners and sprinters from a historic era. It names James D. Lighthosy as a standout, notes rivals like Daly, and lists key figures such as C. A. Pateont Tate, Wilinkhehe Ka-yard, and Redman. It discusses running events from 200 to marathon distances, cites records, and highlights American and international competitors in a period-voice recounting of athletic greatness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvan Staenstein
Sillman
Taylor
Lon Myre
Dalerga Athletic Association
James D. Lighthosy
Daly
Ifn
Tee
Germany
Canelly
Mien Grelad
C. A. Pateont
Tate
Gie Bev
Beni
Carnell
Reaves Schular
Aimi
Ameiva
Pred
Sehmle
Alfiwaukye
Franklin Fed
Sad
Wonghin
Heath
Austrasia
Yad Shlecier
He University of Th
Maivhel
Senate
Nod
Uae
Hillman
Clapp
Yale
Chipr
Swatgerland
Rose
Chicago
Coe
Somerville
Ikae
Martin Bhegikan
Nicholas Cororgamos
Flanagan
New York
Mitchell
Marshall Felt
Dona Piagugan
Greater
Keer York
Princeton
Pawanes
Phinalan
St. Louis
Unitel
Welent
Jasien Mitenell
A. C
Tay Ewry
A.C
Norman Dele
Leland Stanford University
Talifornia
Nolder
Reo
Chari Deorak
Mhlenga Athletic Ageociation
Doles
Myer Prinstein
Trish Asthlete Ca
M. C
Cambridge
Mass
A. DL. Newton
York
Sam Mellor
A. York
A. Ta Carey
Chicas
A . Woutt
How They Stand Central and Western League Table
League standings show Central and Western divisions with teams such as Anderson Fort Wayne Richmond Danville Lafayette Logansport Terre Haute and Kokomo listed. Friday and Saturday night games include Western Marlon at Richmond and Central Danville at Indianapolis plus Terre Haute at Kokomo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pet
Pet Anderson
Haute
Richmond
Danville
Loganap
Anderson
Marlon
Indianapols
Terre Hawie
Kokomo
Indianaapolis Down Yet In Pole Leagues Fight
Indianapolis lies in a tense stalemate as the Western and Central leagues refuse to field a team in the city. The Central league insists polo play will continue in Javainopolis while Indianapolis fans remain loyal to their team, despite a weak standing behind Kokomo in the standings and a rising local enthusiasm for the Indians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pnp
Central League
Indiaapotty
Javainopolis
Aye Usk
Kokomo
Hokomo
Lafayette Hola
Tne
Pimblab
Naowell
Indianapols
Alderman Adams Fined For Municipal Violations
Alderman J M Adams faced a municipal offense after Winnell deed for violating town rules. He moved a building with a traction engine without paying for planks to shield street openings, then arraigned himself before the justice of the peace. The justice imposed a small fine, which Adams paid after settling the required amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gcripps-Mrag
J M. Adams
Winnell
Justice of the Peace
Adame
Charcoal Lozenges Promised To Improve Health And Beauty
An advertisement extols charcoal as a safe purifier absorbing wastes in the stomach and bowels. It touts Willow charcoal lozenges from Grunart’s as improving health, complexion, breath, and blood, with claimed benefits from daily use and a price of twenty five cents per box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calarrh
Gruggiers
Bern
Anya
Gaz
Aroca
Revival of Sport Sparks Interest Across Colleges
Enthusiasm rises as revival of wrestling spreads from informal practice to college interest. Columba University opens talks with Harvard, Princeton, and Yale while matches unfold in the East. Western colleges join, aiming to stage winter bouts amid growing attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columania University
Harvard
Princeton
Yale
Tnhe East
Anti Western Cies
Tomman
Price
Unclear Fight Upset Over Prize Money
A chaotic scene in Chicago following a bout ends with an assailant snatching $15 from the club treasurer and distributing the money among bystanders while a young fighter quietly watches, ignored by the crowd. The report contains distorted names and details but centers on the money dispute after the match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitin
Mike
Hina Hicky
Flre
Tan Aceuay Mets
Nlite CIA
Chicago
Ramartian
Boxing sparks and shifts in midwest fight plans
Speculation swirls over where the Stanley versus Mack bout will be held while Indianapolis hosts welterweight prospects and a semi professional circuit grows. Reports flag a weight controversy in Grand Rapids, a Monte Artez fight in St. Louis, and a pending Indy challenge by Kid Hoy to the Stanley Mack winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley
Fale Dle Mack
Indianapalla
Mehta
Meh
Fouter Warkorn
Uoclaien
Cleveland
Indianapolis
Anerford
HM Fowlerant
Algerian to Meet Jenkins in San Privedna Bout
Ungayel the Awful Aggertiny, a 27 year old champion wrestler from Algerin, set to wrestle Tom Jenkins the Cleveland giant in San Privedna. The report notes his muscular build and readiness for the match, highlighting the notable showdown between two famed grapplers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ungayel
Aggertiny
Tom Jenkins
Cleveland
San Privedna
Unclear historical note on summer meeting plan
An unreadable OCR fragment mentions Washington and American derby events, efforts, and entries across several places including New Orleans and California. No coherent facts or names are clearly identifiable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pire Clit
Howard
Walt
California
Purdue Beaten by Wabash In Confusing Basketball Game
A garbled recap describes Purdue's 18 field goals to Wabash's 3 and lists players and fouls in rough terms. It notes Purdue fell behind early, rallied briefly, but Wabash maintained the lead. Officials named include umpire Rohnsind and referee Kaylor of Purdue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purdue
Ly Walwett
Dhe
Prembyterlann
Porittins
Waartferrzch
Nea - Bilette
Beare
Wabash
Burane
Wabuah
Polate
Rohnsind
Butlor
Kaylor
Purtue
Dissipated vitality regained and human system stress
Fragmentary text discusses vitality fluctuations and vulnerability of the human system to blood disorders. Mentions exposure to illness, strain on organs, and potential progression to chronic conditions. Limited readable details prevent precise identification of events or sources.
Sropphe Vitality Tonic Sold By Dutler Drugstores
A faded OCR fragment touts a tonic claimed to restore vitality and strength for men and women. It lists sales through HJ Dutler druggists with locations in Want Ington Pennsylvania and two Washington streets, asserting strong tonic power and world class guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atck
HJ. Dutler
Drugeiat
Chi
Notable sport notes amid drifting names and events
A fragmentary report covers Lisle and other clubs with varied racing figures like Sear and Kyeperg, noting intermountain pacing and runners. It mentions Damen and Hat Hing Selen contesting, plus Cincinnati tangents and a political tie to President Heoman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damen
Hat Hing Selen
Ranke
Plenius
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