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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1902
Page
6
Local pride centers on Sam Murburger who weighs near 156 pounds and trains under Jack McClure of Dayton. McClure says he will be ready even if defeated, while Herb Hale prepares for a preliminary against Jake Snyder. Murburger has faced Snyder and Hale in multiple cities as the matchup known as the Two 1 Leagues draws fans.
The Indianapolis force adds promising players as Cy Young teaches spring training basics at Harvard. Lajoie returns from San Francisco to renew ties in Philadelphia. Watkins signs a new battery as Texas league expands with Corsicana chosen as sixth city. Bloomington likely exits Three league, opening a path for Danville. Somers buys part of the Boston club. Spalding’s attorney pushes NL trial. Memphis signs a strong roster. Plans, travel, and speculation ripple through the baseball world as colleges feed pros and old stars plot moves.
Joe Chernski may face the Gardner Root winner while Harrs Forbes claims the bantam title by beating Dianny Daugherty. Forbes now resides in St Louis and Ollie Chill of Indianapolis seeks an agreement to meet him. Jack Cullen heads to New Orleans for a signed bout with Barney Furey. Robert Fitzsimmons plays a practical joke with a $50,000 suit that backfires. Terry McGovern resumes campaigning for fame after loss to Young Corbett and eyes a comeback against Dave Sullivan and the man who beat him.
George Whitney and George Perrin, noted horse men, form a partnership to campaign a string of horses across circuits. Two Crescens colts will train in the Bluegrass season. the younger trotter shows promise but untested speed. Nasturtium recovers after a serious illness and eyes the English derby though recovery tempers prospects. the horse is valued at $50,000.
Dealers report a dull week in real estate as wealthy buyers pivot toward bonds. Indianapolis attracts capital from other cities, boosting investment in bonds and tra ction company issues. Down-town commercial demand remains solid, while farm property shows activity and prices hold firm.
Jese will build a frame house at 1143 Nelson street for 1000. S J Harrison plans a frame house on Pickens street near Twentieth for 800. Fr F Rodgers to erect a three story brick factory and warehouse at 613-619 Washington street. American Can to add at South Meridian street and Belt railroad for 22000. Van Camp Packing to build brick and frame warehouse at Kentucky Avenue and River Avenue for 20000 old English style with modern conveniences. A new brick three story bakery near South and Meridian costs 356000 with owners unnamed. J A Barnard to build a residence on Issad Meridian for 8000. Van Camp Packing to expand facilities with a three story brick addition 100 by 28 feet costing about 300000. Foundation begun. completion in about 90 days. more workers to be hired if crop allows.
On arrival from the Philippines in New York the transport McClellan required a rat and roach exterminator due to heavy infestations. Philippine rats nearly half an inch long and a star rat over two feet long were reported among the vermin.
Peter Hambre, 27, in Sioux Falls, is slowly ossifying and unable to move. For four years county authorities have cared for him as doctors monitor the progressive condition. He lies on his back with limited lip movement, the only detectable muscle activity.
New York February 1 1919 Sheepshead Bay mud saved Mrs Sarah Hines from death after she plunged headfirst into tidal water in despair. Police Sergeant Lutz pulled her from the mud where she became trapped. Mrs Hines a widow is years old and sorrow over bereavement led to the act.
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