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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1904

Page

7

Nelson Loses 20-Round San Francisco Boxing Clash

Britt dominates the late rounds using sharp lefts and rights on the Dane’s face as the gong signals the end of a grueling 20 round battle in San Francisco.

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Britt Triumphs Over Nelson In Fierce Mechanics Pav Field Fight

Jimmy Britt edged Battling Nelson in a 19 round no decisive finish at Mechanics Pavilion in San Francisco. The crowd neared 10,000 as both men traded vicious blows with Britt mounting a late charge and Nelson answering firmly. Attendance est 6,900 with gate receipts about 75,000 dollars.

Wiener James Britt Tasec Battiog Nelson Bow Decialon Twents Queenaverry Billy Roche Mechanics’ Pavilion Yosemite Waltes Britt Lynth Kelly Sam Berger Tiv Kerling Nelson Ted Murphy Edd @le Santry Marvin Hart San Francisco Cal Jimmy Britt Montana Seal Rock House Harry Comart Taat Vexern Corbett Brill Pratt & Turney Manonst Ring California George de Lille de Lille Im Hayward New York Eo. Herbert Herbert Hayward Mocratic Comratesman Cattford Nimes Toung Coresti Atven Jimmy Britts Brity

Penn baseball prospects dim as veterans depart

SPECIAL TO THE LUNA PHILADELPHIA December 2 University of Pennsylvania faces a tougher path to a winning season with only six lettermen returning: Capt. Cariss O Donnell Drake Cremlan Hare and Zergier. Coach Coogan will pick up a batting coach and hopes to add Napoleon Lajoie as a core hitter to build a strong lineup.

Luna Philadelphia University of Pomerlvania Sesami Cariss O'Donnell Drake Cremlan Hare Zergier Coogan Napoleon Lajoie Philadelphia Penn

Holiday Rail Rates From Chicago to Midwestern Cities

North Western Line announces holiday excursion fares from Chicago to Milwaukee Madison Green Bay Marquette St Paul Minneapolis Omaha Council Bluffs Sioux City Denver Pueblo and nearby points. Tickets go on sale December 235 with return by January 4 1906. Details at local ticket agents.

Chicago Milwaukee Madison Green May Marquette Aghlund St. Paul Minnegpolly Darwin Cedar Rapids Vea Molnos Atoux City Council Butts Omaha Black Hilln Denver Colorado Pueblo Tirketa

President Grillo Praised by Sport Leaders

The Wilkes-Barre scribe H. Merrill commends President Grillo of the American association for his able executive leadership during 19M. Merrill notes the organization prospered, urges President Grillo’s retention and a salary increase, and says even rival George Tebeng accepted the decision with respect.

Grillo H. &. Merrill Baneoall Wilkesbarre Edward Grilin Grite Grillo Wan George Tebeng CPT

Montreal Will Stay Despite Rumors of Move

Special to the Burj Montreal reports a false spread that Montreal’s Eastern league franchise would move to Richmond. Magnate Kreberner, earlier cited by Ed Ware, denies any plan to quit Montreal. He says cold weather affects earnings but a good team could restore profits.

Montreal Richmond Vate Magnate Kreboer Cleva Ed Ware Tows Krebner Buffalo Cleveland Aaron

Michigan wary as western meet looms in Chicago

Western college men hold back on predictions for the upcoming western conference track and field meet in Chicago. Michigan relies on Ralph Rose for the title while Fitzpatrick worries about sprinting depth. Keeler, Detroit sophomore, emerges as sprint prospect though consistency remains unproven. Freshman Tagoffin shows speed but not enough to surpass Billie.

Ann Argor Mich Dee Chicago Michigan Ralph Rose Fitzpatrick Keeler Detroit Ntagoffin Billie

The New York Central Lines Experience Promotes Travel

The feature extols the New York Central Lines for partiality in experience accounts. It praises the lime for tent parlor sleeping and dining car service, premier motive power and roadbed, and declares safety speed and comfort as watchwords of the system.

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Milwaukee Boxing Club Cards Offer All Star Lineup

Milwaukee dispatch notes an all star boxing card for Thursday night with six of ten scheduled fighters having Milwaukee prior ring experience. Kai Sayers Aurelia Herrera Young Mahoney Jim Driscoll and Young O Leary headline a show expected to thrill fans. The long awaited Honey Driscoll bout promises to be the main draw with a fast paced clash.

Milwaukee Thureday_jooks Kia Sayers Aurelia Herrera Young Mahoney Jim Driscoll Young O'Leary Milhoney

Pugilists and clubs dominate sports notes and trades

A jumble of boxing matchups and league maneuvers spans Kalamasoo and Detroit circuits. It lists fighters like Otto Koerner, Clarence Forbes, and George Gardner amid suspicions over team chemistry in Cleveland and coach selections. It notes league meetings in Paducah, and potential clashes with the Redw in Jacksonville.

Fort Wayne Defeats Indianapolis in Central League Clash

Fort Wayne routs Indianapolis 72 to 4 as the Muncie rushers fail to drive the offense. Hart and Higgins sidelined by cold, Samp eel ruth and Fort Wayne defense stifles the Indians with relentless pressure, while fans cheer for the Dutch Stars. Scorers include Janon 19 and Houghton 4. Referee Lewry.

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How They Stand Western League and Central League Scores

Tuesday and Wednesday night scores from the Western League show Muncie beating Kokomo and Marion defeating Lafayette, with Danville, Logansport, Terre Haute, and Indianapolis also in action. Central League results list Indianapolis at Kokomo and Fort Wayne at Lafayette as the slate for the week.

Western League Petere Danville Richmond T. Heute Anderson Muncle Kokomo Marion Lafayette Logunep Todian Fort Wayne Indianapolle Danville Logansport Terre Haute Muncie Indianapolis Kokama Rich Wend

Jim Jeffries Earnings Ridicule in Odds About Fights

A follower argues Jeffries could earn about 900 000 per year or 5 000 monthly if he fought regularly, noting that even a top welterweight would still yield high sums. The speaker contends Jeffries is lucky to fight once annually and that the sporting world doubts his continued draw.

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Slow Ball Debate Echoes Old Pitching Tricks

Cant Adrien C Anson voices cautious opposition to sweeping claims about the spit ball and pace changes. He notes many pitchers have used slow balls like Tim Keefe, relying on grip, limited rotation, and movement to deceive batters, with weather conditions often shaping effectiveness.

Adrain Anson Tim Keefe

May train in Cuba special to the box in spring

Charlie Comighey aims to secure Havete Cuba ball grounds for the White Box training, with Cuba’s Bassbell holding leverage. If approved, the Box train there for preliminary work, contending with the Highlanders for farm rights and potential Cuban games through February in Havana.

Chicago Dec Charlie Comighey Havete Cuba Bassbell Highlanders Box Ag Sioes Havana

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