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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1899
Page
8
A historical note cites T Brush proposing a restructured baseball system with eight clubs in a national league and two regional leagues. He envisions harmonizing with major leagues, strengthening the east via circuits including Baltimore and Boston, and timing decisions around mid August.
The page details intercity bowling results with Calumets Nationals and Meridians Blue Labels and standards scores, plus boxing chatter. It notes umpires should be careful to avoid complaints, announces Peterson of the Meridians turning 20 and a poodle joke, plus various racing and boxing updates and a Sullivan money troubles claim.
A Thursday night three game bowling contest is planned on the Marion alleys. Zulus led by Floyd Woods meet Indians led by Eugene Sauley in a scrubs-only event where the high score on either side earns a box of cigars. Captains dispute Sauley’s foreign connections. Spectators invited.
After delays the boxing match between Jack Cullen and Peter Lacey is announced for Friday night at Mozart Hall. Two preliminaries precede the main event with Eddie Sullivan facing Joe Connor in four rounds and Fred Miller meeting Ike Brown in six rounds.
President Nick Young states no high salaries will be paid by any clubs. Prospects for league contraction appear brighter. Cincinnati star Harry Steinfeldt may join Abner Powell and a selected nine for ten games in Havana. The baseball situation could influence New York politics, as many clubs hold stock with politicians. Commutation tickets for games might be discussed at the next American League meeting.
The Lenox team of New York store clerks forced postponement of games on Marion alleys against the Stars. Stars hoped for three victories. Captain O Connor says they aim for a strong finish. Pfeffer scores 202 on Turner alleys as Calumists’ Lee shines with a 6 7 10. Bassett rises with Columbias. Capt. Kimmel condemns Blue Labels' low scores. Meridians players Balz and Peterson post notable marks.
A brief health note explains that hoarseness signals approaching croup and a rough cough follows. It claims Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, if given at the first hoarseness or at the onset of the cough, will prevent the attack. The remedy is stated to be used in thousands of homes across the land.
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