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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1905
Page
7
The Indianapolis horse sale drew strong bids with average prices near $900. Numerous bidders from Indiana and beyond, including Vienna and Philadelphia, purchased horses such as Magic Stone, American Belle, Prongbothy, and Nellie, with prices ranging from hundreds to several thousand dollars.
The St. To le pitcher Michael Joyce O Nel announces retirement from pro baseball to run a grocery in Momoke Pa. He will pitch for the Minooks amateur team and joins a shift in sports where big leaguers weigh in on minor league salaries. The piece notes other figures and upcoming events as well as a judge visiting Florida and a boxing match in Hot Springs.
A jumble of sports notes from billiards to baseball and boxing. Mentions include Andy Mulligan’s club, Pisnoane in goal shape, William J. Loea as president of the Bacite National ty, Pav Bonavan with “duke” at Mange, and Salt Tides victory. Also notes on Milwaukee Automobile Club efforts against unrest, jockey Coburn near Hor Springs, and Sunday ball debates in Missouri. Brief items on Jimmy Collins, Alec Greggina, Kim Casey, Kentucky handicap at Hot Springs, and minor league prospects.
In a lively old time game in Cleveland Pete Browning played left field as Ed Delehunty and Pat Tebeau watched. Browning hit a ball to center into an apple orchard, a misplay leading Stricker to chase the ball while Browning slid, an apple struck, and a chaotic relay ensued. The narrative recalls Jim Hickman’s famed homer and a doubleheader clash with high tension and sharp outfield action.
Feix Ruffalo reports big wrestling plans as Gotch vows to challenge Hackenschmidt. New York is targeted as the arena for a potential title clash within three months with substantial offer to Hackenschmidt and a guaranteed Madison Square Garden engagement.
The article surveys how players balance long heavy bats versus short light ones, noting legends like Lafonte and Keeler. It highlights preferences, tests dozens of bats each season, and details how hitters tailor bat length and weight to counter pitchers, with anecdotes from Nap after tries and era veterans.
Thursday results show Fort Wayne six victories and Indianapolis six losses share the lead with Marlon at three wins. Lafayette three wins and Danville two, with Kokomo three, Logansport zero, and Anderson two. Friday games include Danville at Fort Wayne and Logansport at Lafayette.
Earlham college track manager Cring expects Earlham to participate in a March meet at Tomlingon hall Indianapolis open to colleges high schools and universities of the state professionals barred. Earlham aims to field a strong team with several men in fine shape after recent practice and lectures on cross country. Foreign notes include Limerick council’s resolution to decline British honors during their mayoral year.
A highly garbled OCR piece references a famed charge and a list of names, events, and places. It appears as a battlefield or athletic charge narrative with scattered proper nouns, dates, and人物 mentions, but the text is largely incomprehensible and incoherent.
Fragmented account discusses navy awards and selection rules for the four oared crew and substitutes. Mentions Princeton and Pennsylvania and debate over eligibility. Indicates no fixed number of awardees and references uncertainty about who should receive honors.
Early Thursday morning Elmer Barton of Woodlawn avenue faced disaster when a horse he used for hauling ashes destroyed his business. The Barton family of nine, including a seven year old girl, suffered severe hunger as a six month old baby grew weak. Irvington charity helped with food for a week, while Barton planned to return to hauling ashes after an offered job fell through.
Fragmented report describes Hyland defending title amid chaotic backstage and ring action. It details extravagant names, half-formed bouts, and a confrontation involving a counterfeit heavyweight poster incident featuring McCloskey and his wife, ending with a quiet, uneventful fire in a Pennsylvania town.
Pittsburg Phil insists he never did a dishonest thing on the race track. He responded to public criticism in newspapers, citing past letters defending his betting methods and vowing to prove any claims against him false. He states he has followed rules and never faced disciplinary action, noting a long period of wagering losses totaling about $150,000.
Friday night and Saturday the locals visit the Auditorium for the Anderson five honor. A large crowd expected with no invitations. Pierce shined for Fort Wayne, while Lafayette Heam struggled against Marlon. Kokomo shut out Logansport 3 to 0 as Danville fell 1 2 to Anderson on their rink. Mallory and Wootke starred in goal and center. The M. J. five beat Battery A. For Sale ten words.
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