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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1904

Page

8

Organized baseball likely assured for coming season says Hurt

James A Hurt, owner of the Chicago team, says organized baseball is practically assured nationwide after his return from a missionary trip. He notes disputes over players could block a permanent end to the temporary truce and merge with the National Association of Minor Leagues.

Chicago Veh James A Hurt Chie National Association of Minor Leagues Meh Whee Fas

Such a massacre Muncie tops Indians scoring record

Muncie defeated Indianapolis 2 to 1 in a game described as a massacre with Muncie scoring 14 points against the Crippled Indians. Coftin and Gilvray starred for the Indians, while Bannon contributed but could not halt Muncie’s rush. Marion visits the Auditorium next Tuesday as Crippled Indians plan to move Old Soldiers home.

Muncie Indianapolis Coftin Gilvray Bannon Amaahen Mancle Marion Crippie

Billiards Cures Rheumatism Says Lodge Parlor Anecdote

In the Grand hotel parlors a rheumatic man allegedly improves after a billiards session. A devotee claims within about 270 minutes the sufferer forgets the limp and becomes agile, likening the effect to osteopathy as the game progresses. The scene features a younger opponent and a comment from a cripples acquaintance.

Royal golf players boom the old sport

Royalty takes up golf as the sport grows popular in England. The king maintains a Windsor nine hole course while the queen took lessons from Ben Sayers. Princes, dukes, and nobles across Ireland and England become avid golfers with notable courses at Chatsworth and Malahide.

Royal Golf London Feb England Windsor Ben Sayers Berwick Pringers Victoria Chatsworth Lord Lanadowne Kenelare Duke of Portland Quid Tarry Cadogan Culford Lady Limerick Lord Dunraven Sir Charles Barrington

Central and Western Leagues Scores and Standings

Central League standings show Chiba leading with a win and Lafayette trailing. Western League schedules list Marion at Indianapolis and Muncie at Elwood, with Lafayette visiting Danville and Logansport at Kokomo. Results include Port Wayne and Lafayette against other opponents in mixed standings.

Chiba Wayne Lafayette Danville Terre Haute Logansport Marion Indianapolia Muncie Elwood Central League Danvile Kokomo Nichmann Mundy Anderson Indianapolis India

Boston and sports notes mix in hurried local column

A stream of brief items covers boxing matches, wrestling plans, and golf and bowling events. Indiana university tops Wabash in basketball. National bowling tournament draws thousands in Cleveland. A Louisville boxing bout hinges on a new law. An Ohio coach seeks players while whisky prices spark farm talk. An assault on a railroad conductor leads to arrest in Salem Indiana.

Boston Comiskey Patsy Donovan Hoth Cornet Carlisle Slew Warner Orn Et St. Louke Fim Claary Wave Vivasure Drivers’ Association of Brookton Purdur DePauw Mansger Cohen Poln Dianapolis Fliegerall New Orleans Marvin Siart Louis Vit John Wille Tom Jenkins Jim McAuler St. Paul Fitzsimmons and Hart Louisville Kentucky Scaritt Anza Club of America Nancy Jane Jacker Philips Pulier eWwnatt Gun Club Indianapolis Indiana University Cleveland Mayne Tom Johnson George Gardner Lowell Fred Cooley Jim Dunnea Chicago

Des Moines Bowler Sets Noted World Record Average

Des Moines resident Frank Panton, a veteran bowler, holds a world record average of 24 for five consecutive games and has seven perfect games. Known for precision, he rarely misses the one three pin, placing them all in the ditch. Panton is five feet six inches tall and weighs 350 pounds.

Des Moines Frank Fanton Panton

Closing Out the Kibby Stock of Pianos at Discount Prices

The Smith & Nixon Piano Co announces a closing out sale at 137 N Penn, Denison House block. They offer new and used pianos including Steinway and Armstrong, with prices cut to one third off catalog and easy installments. Call day or evening for bargains on cabinet grands and uprights.

N. Penn St. Denison House Block Smith & Nixon Piano Co Riment Udile Smith & Nixon, Bhersnie Arian Hatnesd Bros Steinway Kingater Armstrong Tak Indianapolis Indiana N. Pennsylvane St Denmon House Smitit & Nixon Piano CO

First Battle Fought Damaged Battleships Of Finest Kind

St Petersburgh reports the first battle scene with three battleships the Retwigan Tzareviteh and Pajlada. Retwigan launched 1M displacement 12700 tons four 17 inch 12 inch and 20 3 inch guns 10200 indicated hp 16 knots. Tzareviteh launched 19 similar armament and hp. Pajlada put in water 18% displacing 63 tons with eight Finch 13 inch and eight smaller guns 110 hp and 2 knots.

ST. Petersburg

Japanese Fleet Appears Outside Port Arthur

London dispatch reports large Japanese fleet of battleships and cruisers gathering near Port Arthur after mirée attack on the Russian squadron. A separate note states the Russian warships captured the Japanese steamer Inaba Maru near Hong Kong bound from London to Yokohama, last seen near Port Said on January 14.

London Nerlin Central News Wires St. Petersburg Mirée Port Arthur Hong

Russians Imprison Japanese Doctor in Kansas Incident

In Topeka on February 9 five hundred Ruselane residents near Swestwater imprison Dr Mikawa Kalina a Japanese physician in his office. They say they will hold him until the Japan Russia troubles are settled. Authorities have been notified and will pursue the case.

Topeka Kan Swestwater Mikawa Kalina Japan Huasie Offiers Wil

Daily Paper Quits After Financial Struggle

The Daily Paper in London has ceased publication on the verge of expiring due to ongoing health and financial troubles. Editor Henry Stead tried to sustain the venture but could not overcome the debts and decline. Previously a women's daily, the paper ends its run.

London Seb, Lane VY. Stead Dar Payee Jaxt Ecenet Stead Paivy

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