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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1902
Page
12
McGovern intensifies training for a title bid and vows to retire if defeated. Gene Bezenah boxes with him and has been warned to watch for the swift counter. He reflects on his costly defeat by Young Corbett as a life lesson guiding cautious, relentless preparation.
New York reports Jim Jeffries has fully recovered from a heavy cold and will join a Pennsylvania theatrical boxing tour with Jacox Jeffries after a long walk. Bob Fitzsimmons leaves for Lauaville to referee the McGovern Sullivan bout, noting his bitten thumb is nearly healed.
A. G. Spalding ends his quarrel with Andrew Freedman and resigns as National League president, triggering a four club split. George Tebeau backs Louisville’s new Eclipse club, plans a park at Fourth and L sts, and aims for a April 23 opening as Louisville Indianapolis Toledo and Columbus begin at home.
Fight chatter fills the scene with names like Ching Fong Hughey McGovern and Joe Walcott. Rumors of forfeit bets and future bouts swirl as Terry McGowen prepares for Dave Sullivan in Louisville with strong purses and local pugilists eyeing opportunities. Sam Harris and Hughey back their man while bets run high on the evolving lightweight scene.
Report notes two winning favorites at New Orleans on Thursday and light attendance with Lexington sales averaging 124 dollars. At Charleston Exposition track reversals of form seen as Kate Gibbons, once slow, won at 6 to 1. Gen W H Jackson of Nashville refused 350000 for the sire Commoner, bought for 16000 last season.
Allen B. Williams of Acton was declared insane on Thursday with old age blamed for his condition. He imagines Indians chasing him seeking his scalp and remains a well known figure in Berry township.
Mrs Senator Fairbanks used slang during a Washington DAR session causing laughter and surprise among delegates. The incident drew criticism and questions linger about what Senator Fairbanks would say upon learning of his wife’s undignified remark go way back and sit down.
Campus turmoil over Washington's birthday leads to suspension of college until after the holiday. Freshmen kidnap the sophomores' class president Albert R. Van Nuys, later freed after clashes near Delta Tau Delta. Security detail set for both class leaders. five freshmen on duty during pursuit. Also an ad-friendly claim for Dr Bull's Cough Syrup promises cures for incipient consumption.
A community debate at BeThel A. M. E. church drew a near hundred in funds for debt relief, with candidates addressing attendees and a lively social afterward. The event raised political questions, notably whether the negro needs special legislation, as attendees shared oyster stew and ice cream in the basement. Local ward gathering at Blake and Walnut streets followed, with candidates visiting both venues and residents socializing.
Criminal court jury set a 100 dollar fine plus costs of 46 dollars for William Wilson, a policy agent, after five ballots on conviction and sentencing. Wilson remained in the courtroom while Bill Kissel and Harry Walker settled the payment with a check for the fine. The text ends with an advertisement for Burdock Blood Bitters claiming to rejuvenate health.
Indiana Dental College at W. Cor Delaware and Ohio streets accepts patients from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for all dental work.
A terse ad markets outfits and tools including dry and paste brushes, seam rollers, and shears. It promises savings and lists the address 240-248 Massachusetts Avenue. The text references Indiana Aglis Paint and Color Company.
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