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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1902
Page
10
The Louisville business man R C Whayne was found dead near his home at Jacob Park with a gunshot wound and a shotgun nearby. Total life insurance now listed as 340000 with pending applications for 50000 more. Coroner Kelly plans an inquest Saturday as friends suggest accidental death while dragging the shotgun.
A longtime Kokomo gas well in Mayor Armstrong's yard has been opened, boosting local supply and enabling a shift away from big gas companies. Other wells will be drilled soon as citizens anticipate greater independence. In Boswell murder case Zack Smithson is found guilty of manslaughter, facing 2 to 21 years. Lem Samuels, an engineer, dies in a boiler explosion at Lee's sawmill south of Ellwood.
Amusements note schedules for Grand Vaudeyville at 2:15 and 8:15 with Fisherman's Daughter acts. Empire presents Imperial burlesquers at 2 and 8, offering variety entertainment at local venues.
The Grard unveils features for next week headlined by Les Frasettis and Clayton White with Marie Stuart and company. Mr and Mrs Esmond will give a sketch described as vaudeville gems. Irwin's big show also plays the Empire next week.
Fragmentary OCR notes list flavored lemon orange and berry desserts with unclear phrasing and stray characters. No clear event or subject identified beyond dessert flavors.
Baseball writers expect a franchise shift from St Paul to Chicago amid rumors tied to T J Hickey and a possible league consolidation Chicago Chronicle cites plans for a team in Chicago while W H Watkins denies any confirmed changes He questions the reliability of the gossip noting no headquarters communication and suggests Toledo could be dropped if a move occurs.
Manager Tebeau announces Fred Odwell will join Louisville for next season. Odwell is regarded as a top outfielder in the American Association, and his move to the Louisville squad raises questions about the team’s prospects in the Central league. His vain pursuit of the pennant last season by questionable means drew sharp mockery as the Hoosiers exited without effort.
New York American notes Mayor Bookwalter of Indianapolis appeared at the open of a New York City tournament. He boasted the National tournament to be held in the city in February and delivered a brief humorous remark that locals found memorable.
A fragment outlines polo origins in Persia around 630 B C and its spread to England in the middle ages. It notes cavalry players and rough excitement, mentions roller polo with the skate invention, and describes a rink layout with east west orientation and seating aimed at attracting society interest. It references Fisher company automobiloies moved outdoors and Elwood team with manager Durbin bringing back past stars.
The piece notes how leading sports generate slang that defines contests and phases of play. It highlights baseball and boxing for rich vocabularies, while football, polo, and ping pong have fewer terms though still distinct, reflecting evolving athletic jargon across eras.
The item notes six teams and a prominent remark that Verily, baseball follows the flag. T. J. McGraw of Philadelphia leads the organization. Terry McGovern took his first ice boat ride on Thursday and is urged to learn canoeing. Ban Johnson confirms the American League meeting will be at the Grand Pacific hotel in Chicago next Monday.
The article explains fast evolving bowling slang as players brush up terms for marks and spares. Turkey means three straight strikes, a quad is four in a row, and a cherry pick removes a pin with three or four left. A blow misses one pin while breaks and aplita are common. Wide open splits include 7-10, 4-6, 7-9, and 8-10 and roving fan slang varies by alley.
The Indianapolis polo team sits in first place while Shortridge basketball was defeated Thursday night by the Social Turners. Clarence Forbes, recently seen here, knocked out Jack Kelly of Brooklyn in Chicago Thursday night. Hank O'Day to officiate American League games next season per Charles Comiskey. Jack O'Brien defeated Jim Watts in Philadelphia Thursday night, Watts struggling throughout. Manila now claims a baseball circuit.
Evansville officials report Green River flooding has cost about 50000 dollars with further rises expected. The water level surpasses 37 feet and surrounds the waterworks above town where workers travel by skiff though the plant remains safe.
Social notes recount Captain Hobson’s Christmas with Indianapolis friends, Mrs Miller's hospital return from Clinton, and a 70 guest buffet hosted by Mrs Goodall. Vassar alumnae attended Miss Lucy Taggart’s tea, and the Howe club planned a New Year’s dinner and dance. State weddings list Katharine Roberts with Homer Baker, Louise Finn with Walter Ford, and Rose Tyner with Arthur Alexander. Estella Hower wed Dr Albert Esteljorg.
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