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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1905

Page

7

Automobiles fail to depress horse prices at New York sale

An auction of trotters and pacers in New York showed horses holding value amid the auto fad. A Sun day sale moved 576 animals with an average price around 441.55 dollars, including high-priced brood mares and stallions. Notable gains included Nettle King and Direct-Hal despite the era’s transport shift, as rural buyers and dispersal sales boosted overall figures. In California, Welcome Mac won a fast January 1 pacer race in Los Angeles, signaling continued racing momentum into spring.

Trotters Pacers New York Nettle King Direct-Hal Oak Duke Wellsville N. C Purduser Direct Hal Lady of the Manor H. Knox Bury Tale Prince Theal Knox Beau Ideal California Los Angeles Cal Welcome Mac Mac

Local bowlers show strong form in Milwaukee tournament

Milwaukee Wis February football style bowling meet features bets on teams such as Marlon Washingtons Imperials and Reliance. Pringle of the Tuscaroras tops three game scores while Buolin Rosefards posts 253 single game. Dozens of teams across Chicago Milwaukee and Des Moines post high five man totals and individual scores in the event.

Milwaukee Wis Indianapolis Marlon Washingtons Imperials Reliance Pringle Tuscaroras Buolin Rosefards Chicago Hasting's Soda's Plumbers Ragaboos Noxalls Quovomance Stonewalls Crescents Biat Welners Rough Riders la Crosse Schrotners Dubuque Edelweiss Schindlers Juniors Stars Peoria Lelay, Jr Des Moines Ames Amesia Topkins Brothers Athletics Roselands St. Joseph St Joseph Mich Clarendon Plaza Capitals St. Paul Iroquois Toledo Bil Crescent Times Thleda Levy Viel Day

Indianapolis Polo Match Boosts Local Rivalry

Sunday night reports from Indianapolis describe a chaotic sports scene as Har ry Forbes faces Padus Neo amid a near riotous crowd. The Sycamores defeated the Indians 3 to 1, with Harper and Hadley involved in disputed plays while Berry may referee in the Central.

Indianapolis Polo Payers Harry Forbes Padus Neo Berry Logansport Atneal Foor Starkie

Fultz Quits for Law and Sets Up in New York

Special to the Ran: David Fultz, famed outfielder for New Orleans and major league clubs, quits baseball to devote time to law. He passed New York state bar exams and now has a Wall Street office at 41 Wall St. Griffin of the New York American League club pressed for terms, but Fultz will not return, preferring his law practice. He starred at Brown University, signed with the Phillies, played for Baltimore, Brooklyn, Milwaukee, and then joined Connie Mack’s Athletics before moving to New York for the last two seasons.

New York David Bh. Fultz New York Stinerleans Fultz New York State Board Wall St Griffin Brown University Brown Fults The Philies Phillies Baltimore Brooklyn Milwaukee Connie Mark Mack Athletics

Yale Basketball Team Suspended by AAU Over Semi Pro Claim

The New England AAU suspended Yale basketball players after Yale faced Champ ton Mase, alleged semi pro. The action bars F H Rockwell and team members from AAU events nationwide, affecting Yale’s standings in the Intercollegiate Basketball league and prompting reaction from other colleges.

YALE THE Amateur Athletic Union F. H. Rockwell William Kurber G Kinney Hm, Carter Wo Churet Bo A A. Andérmon A. C. Ortmayer Yale Eum Columbian Renerat Arte A. M Wi Yalesomary AL AL US

Butler Girls Fall to Shortridge in Hoosier Notes

Basketball notes report Shortridge High School dominates Butler University in both first and second teams with scores 19 to 6 and 12 to 6 respectively. Indiana University claims second place after a 9 to 4 win over Purdue at Bloomington. Butler varsity defeats Franklin at Franklin, while Indiana credits Wabash with first place in the standings.

Butler University Shortridgeigh School T the Butler Shortridge Butter Indiana Purdue Bloomington Wabash

Umpires Named for Central League Season

The Central league announced its umpire slate for the coming season. President Carson revealed selections: J. Schuster of Chicago, last season in the American Association, Harry B Woods of Covington Kentucky, Charles W. Rigler of Mount Vernon Ohio, and George T. Westlake of Marysville Ohio.

Empires Central

Police halt planned prize fight on Buna Street

Police stopped a Sunday prize fight announced for Buna Street, St Louis, between AY Hefty and Young Pickett, two noted fighters. Authorities could not confirm if Chief Kiely will permanently ban prize fighting at the venue.

Buna St, Louis Feb Bouth Et Fours AY Hefty Young Pickett Kiely Hag

Sporting of all sorts shows Evansville star and new signings

Kid Lemret the Evansville tightweight remains unbeaten. The Little Rock camp lists signed men at catcher Garvin Bender pitchers Garvin Guese Retin Sieyers Ackerson Meredith Booker Motria Chinn first base Gear Hurley second base Fillman Blake shortstop Johnson third base Tastor Heitling outfielders McCann Weldy Hartman. Kittredge catcher has a contract from Washington with Ban Johnson’s fate unclear. Dolly Bidwell wintering. Jay McGregor to stand at Mutrich towns. Batting Nelson favored over Young Corbett in February fight. many players named with unclear futures.

Little Rock Cin Garvin Bender Guese Retin Sieyers Ackerson Meredith Booker Motria Chinn Gear Hurley Fillman Blake Johnson Tastor Heitling McCann Weldy Hartman

Notre Dame catcher O'Neil joins Purdue baseball for spring

In Lapayetic Indiana February report most settled that Phil O'Neil, old Notre Dame catcher, last year with Cincinnati Tedhs, and this year in Te beau a Loeiavitte fold, will catot Purdue this spring. Baschall prospects are prom Bing and Capt. Gactie expeata a, winner.

Lapayetid Ind Phil O'Neil Notre Dame Cincinnati Tedhs Tebeau Purdue Baschall Prom- Bing Gactie

Entertainer boxer tale sparks vaudeville days recounts

The piece surveys Bob Phzsimmons and Jim Corbett era acts and boxing clashes, describing Phzsimmons as a capable storyteller and performer. It recounts bouts, promoters offering bets, and a memorable scene at Alamedd where Polo the Polo player misjudged a sprint, drawing crowd reactions and a vivid, fast-paced sports memoir vibe.

Duffey Welcomed in Melbourne by Cricket Club

Arthur Duffey, former Georgetown sprinter, arrives in Melbourne and is warmly received by the Melbourne Cricket Club. He travels with Alfred Shrubb the English distance runner, training daily on ship decks en route to Australia for April Sydney championships and later meets with Duffey eyeing Olympian form. Duffey and Shrubb plan engagements in Australia and New Zealand before returning via Sydney to Victoria.

Alfred Shrubb Arthur F. Duffey Georgetown Melbourne Australia Melbourne Cricket Club Dufey Inez St. Paul Plymouth Gibraltar Fortress Duffey Shrubb Jong Mylbourne Anguyithan Afelnourns Sheutdy Vatsey Australie New Zealand Sydney Gamen Duffey Binney Rowley Purine Rowley Stortly Hie Nias Snurety Fyer Barker Bowtry Ramea Victoria Leter Ron Manter Anetta Hare Metarett

How They Stand Weekend Scoreboard Snapshot

Saturday and Monday night scores show Lafayette 5 Indianapolis 3 Kokama 3 Logansport 3 Marion 0 Anderson 0. Matches listed include Marlon at Danville Kekomo at Ft Wayne Lafayette at Andiranp.

Mt Denville Haute Anh Lafayette Marion Fat Kokama Anderson Anne Wayne Logansp'rt Lafayette Indianapolis, & Kokama Logansport Marlon Danville Kekomo Ft. Wayne

Local Boxing Match Draws Statewide Interest At Auditorium

Fighters are ready for the upcoming ForbessNee bout on Monday at the Auditorium. Local students see both contenders as evenly matched and expect a hard fought ten count. The ringside crowd may include many out-of-town visitors attracted by the rivalry and the strong undercard. Jick Ryan will referee, with Indiana’s Eddie Gransy figure as a comparison and Lavis Nici Kiow guiding the feature lineup.

Pusitste Dape White Bath Fieh Sietory Bath Wight Chokce Ef Tyler Jick Ryan Eddie Gransy Indiana Indianapolis Athletic Association Lavis Nici Kiow Fante

Grand Jury to Probe Browning Schafer Case in Bedford

In Bedford Indiana on a Monday session of Lawrence Circuit Court Judge Wilson presided as a grand jury was called to investigate charges against Elmer Browning in the Schafer murder case. Mrs John Rupp dead at home in Bedford after heart illness. She was Bavarian born, survived by husband and four children. Funeral plans not yet set.

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Elwood rink burns in Indiana blaze destroys local facility

Fire destroyed the Elwood skating rink in Elwood Indiana early Sunday, causing about 15 dollars in damage. Manager Roburn suspects a lighted cigar stub from Saturday night amateur hockey action started the blaze. the rink will not be rebuilt.

Elwood Ind Roburn

Tobacco-Specific claims cure tobacco habit nationwide

An advertisement touts Tobacco-Specific as a harmless vegetable remedy that cures all forms of tobacco addiction. It features testimonials from numerous named individuals across states and promises a free trial package and an authoritative book from Rogers Drug and Chemical Co. in Cincinnati Ohio.

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