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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1904

Page

7

Harvard Football Player Inherits $3,060,000 Estate

Frederick Hall White a Harvard sophomore and varsity guard ages twenty one inherits a 3.06 million dollar estate from his mother. The Brooklyn court feud over estate management with his father Josiah White has stretched six years. White plans to return to Cambridge to finish his Harvard course as he begins handling stewardship duties and awaits further plans.

New York Frederick Hall ‘White Harvard University Columbia Heights Fasaon Josiah White Raymond St. Jall White Brooklyn Snd Mr. White

Navy field and track captain elected in place of Sweeney

Midshipman Harvey Delano of Indiana has been chosen captain of the Navy field and track team, replacing John C. Sweeney Jr. of Tennessee who graduates in January. The article also notes numerous contracted players and upcoming bouts, including Bob Farrell, James Feeney, and Charles Street moving to Cincinnati, Jack Barry's marriage to B. L. Whitberk, and retirement announcements from Bily Hohentach due to elbow injury.

Harvey Delano 1Inoia Navy John C. Sweeney, Jr Tennessee Pulliam Bert Farrell Grand Rapids James Feeney Charles E. Street Terre Haute Cincinnati

Phillippe’s New Ball Impresses Cleveland Opponents

In Cleveland Tommy Leach of Pittsburgh teased the Naps manager about the upcoming season. He claims Phillippe’s new ball can’t be hit except by pure skill and will be used next year. Leach’s remarks reflect the novelty of the unsettled pitch.

Phillippe Cleveland Tommy Leach Pittsburg Lajoie Naps Larry Philipps Tommy Leach

Indians Fall Short in Kokomo Hockey Clash 3 2

The Indians lost 3 to 2 in Kokomo after a hard fought game. O Hara returned to the Indianapolis lineup and starred in goal. Harper and Cox provided strong defense as Kokomo edged Indy. Other scores: Ft Wayne 1 Lafayette 2. Richmond beat Anderson to top Western league standings.

Indians Kokomo O'Hara Indianapolis Harper Cbbe Bée Rush Houghton Houghton Roberts Indiana Boolig Houghton. Smith Blops—Harper Cusick Haley Ft. Wayne Lafayette Richmond Anderson Tol

Illustrated Billiards Shot From Five Cushions

An observed billiards technique describes striking the cue ball below center on the left, sending it to five cushions to bring the balls together in the corner. The shot may be difficult but is noted as one of the simplest when properly executed.

Powell seeks to hire catcher Abbot from Columbus

Abner Powell of Atlanta offers to acquire catcher Abbot who joined the Cleveland outfit late last season and then played for the Lajoie team. Powell believes Abbot will be a strong hitter and a better catcher with added big-league experience. President Bryce intends to keep the player with the Senators this season.

Fowell Abbott Columbus Abner Powell Atlanta Frea Ab Clevevland Uged Lajoie Outht Hig Witting Terra Powell Bryce Senators

Nufer to Succeed Coutts as Purdue Athletic Manager

Wimmy Nufer elected manager of the Purdue Athletic Association in Lafayette Ind for a six month term replacing Oliver Cutts. Nufer a Michigan graduate and former assistant trainer to Keene Fitzpatrick will assume duties January 1.

Nufer Coutts Lafayette Ind Wimmy" Nufer Purdue Athletic Association Oliver Cutts Nufet Michigan Keene Fitzpatrick

Bresnahan to Catch Next Year for New York Club

New York reports Roger Bresnahan will catch for the New York baseball club next year. Jack Warner will go to the St. Louis Nationals. Secretary Knowles announced the Warner transfer is complete but would not disclose payment by Frank De Haan Robinson for Warner.

BT. Louis Warner New York Roger Bresnahan New York Baseball Club Jack Warner St. Louis Nationals Knowles Frank de Haan Robinson

Eddie Swander Drafted by Detroit After Succeeding Season

IL special through Portsmouth reports Eddie Swander, who last season played with Indianapolis in the American league, faced a troubled end to the season before being drafted by Detroit.

Eddie Swander Portsmouth Indianapolis Detroit

Y M C A Basketball Team Victories Record Wins

The Y M C A basketball team defeated I B U in an early game by a small margin. Y M C A Juniors beat I B U second team with a larger margin. Friday night Y M T teams will play Wiegel and Woodruff Place games.

Y. M Wiegel and Woodruff

Maine Game Season Ends As Hunters Report Fewer Deer

Special from Bangor Maine notes the big game season closes with no more deer legal after Oct 1 and no moose until Oct 15. Despite bad weather, deer totals reach about 4 350 and moose around 217 to Bangor receipts through Thursday night.

Bangor Gearon Maine Mooss Alaine Uws

Yale baseball policy shifts amid coaching change and tougher schedule

New Haven dispatch outlines Yale’s 1905 shift to a stronger schedule with 35 games, dropping weaker opponents and adding powerhouses. A professional winter coach is expected, Walter Camp remains a factor, and Fordham Holy Cross Georgetown and Worcester are named as prominent fixtures. May meetings with Wesleyan are dropped as Catholic colleges gain more games nationwide.

New Haven Conn Dee Yale Walter Camp Wesleyan Erie Fordham New York Holy Cross Worcester Georgetown Washington

Blair Made President Of Indianapolis Racing Association

W. B. Blair, formerly vice president, was elected president on Wednesday night. Sterling R. Holt retires from active work. Hugh McGowan did not accept the presidency offer. M. If Rearilon elected vice president, W. A. Holt secretary, S. D. Merson treasurer, and Charles Downing superintendent.

W. B. Blar Indianapolis Racing Association Sterling R. Holt Blair Hugh McGowan M. If Rearilon W. A. Holt S. D. Merson Charles Downing

Indiana inter scholastic annual to publish records set

The Indiana Inter Scholastic Athletic Association will publish an annual honoring its first anniversary. The book will list records made by member schools. George W. Kenton, principal of Shortridge High School, serves as association president.

Indiana Inter-Scholastic: Athletic Association George W. Kenton Shortridge High

Gotch Loses Handbal Bout to Parr in Buffalo

Frank Gotch, American wrestler, lost a handbal match to Jim Parr of England in Buffalo on a Wednesday night. Gotch made three throws in an hour, winning the first fall in 30 minutes 30 seconds and the second in 30 minutes, leaving no time for a final fall.

Frank Gotch Buffalo N.Y Jim Parr Gotch Parr

Negro Athlete Honored by Harvard Senior Class Day

Dee 2 W C Matthews the Negro football and baseball player has been elected one of Harvard's senior class day officers. This is among the highest honors in the gift of Crimson undergraduates.

Cambridge Mass Dee W. C Matthews Harvard Crimson

Chicago fighter Billy Sufi KOed in twelfth round

Special to The Sun reports Morgan Williams of the city knocking out Billy Sufi of Chicago in the twelfth round with a left to the chin and right under the claw. The bout occurred in Col. on December 2.

Victor Billy Sufi Chicago Morgan Williama City

Anderson Fair Association Plans Next Season Races

Anderson Indiana December 2 The Anderson Fair Association member of the Gas Test Racing Circuit Wednesday night decided to give races and a fair next season stockholders agreed to secure the directors against loss.

Anderson Ind Anderson Fair Association Joss

Harvard Seeks Athletes for Pole Vault and Hammer

Cambridge December 28 Harvard needs athletes for pole vault and hammer throw. Captain Schick publishes notice in the Harvard Crimson urging men to join the team this year to fill key events.

Cambridge Masa Harvard Capt. Schick Harvard Crimson

Britton Nelson bout ends in disputed decision

San Francisco reports on a boxing match where Britt defeated Nelson by decision in a controversial outcome. Experts largely supported Britt while a few favored Nelson, with gate receipts totaling 32,900 and Britt earning 8,877 alongside Nelson's 5,918.

San Francisco Britt Nelson Wise Brigade Hoache Nelson Jack Welch Roache Britt Eddie Smith Gakland Ife Matt Larkin Artt Harry Corbett Alec Gregains Dewitt Vancourt Olympic Club Jack Holtman Young Corbett Deciaton Eddy Graney Toadie McGrath Marvin Hart Arhit

Central and Western League Standings and Wednesday Scores

Central League standings show Kokomo 3 1 0 and Indianapolis 2 5 0, Lafayette 7 1 0, Fort Wayne 1 0 0. Western League leaders Richmond 6 1 0, Anderson 1 0 0. Thursday games feature Kokomo at Indianapolis, Lafayette at Caputtio, Anderson at Bruno, Terre Haute at Logansport.

Kokomo Indianapolu Lafayette Fort Wayne Richmond Anderson Koromo Indianapolis Caputlio Anderson Aot Bruncis Terre Hxule Logansport

Cardinals Browns schedule spring games in April

Will play a series of spring games the Cardinals and Browns discussed. Manager Charley Nichols and President Hedges have practically agreed to play the games about April 1. Also note Mique Kahoe visiting Indianapolis with interest in joining there. Oyster, fish and game prices listed for the period including boneless herring and red snapper.

Cardinals Browns Charley Nichaim Hedges Kahoe Mique Kahoe Indianapolie Indianapolis Combig

Vivid List of Produce Prices and Goods

A broad list of vegetables and fruits with assorted pricing and packaging terms. Mentions include sugar pears, Malaga, Delaware baskets, Catawbas baskets, bananas per bunch, seed Holland packs, lemons extra fancy, green beans, navy beans, various nuts and shelled almonds, coconuts, walnuts, chestnuts, and potatoes, carrots, and other staples with assorted unit weights and crates.

Malaga Delaware al Catawbas Jamaica Jordan Brazil Jersey

Train Schedule Fragments for Greenfield and Knightstown

Fragmentary entries list times 5 55 p m 7 35 p m 9 55 p m with route notes Greenfield Only Knightstown Only. No full context or dates provided.

Greenfield Knightstown

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