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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1905

Page

7

PUS KING JAMES J CORBETT SUNDAY BREAKFAST TALE

Ex champion James J Corbett endured a bad breakfast in Rand Rapids Ontario after trains blocked and a hotel ran out of food. He found breakfast with a grocery keeper whose coffee tasted like swamp water. He later learned a local woman hosted the fighter for a Sunday meal before leaving.

Jim Avorekeener Tatith Wena Mane Chotel Supdas Treft Om Fetter Matt

Minnesota 34 Purdue 18 in a basketball clash

Special to the Sun reports Minnesota beat Purdue 34 to 18 on Tuesday night. Scoring included field goals by Waliwell, Stnor, Krull, Glover, and McRae for Purdue and Leach, Sinfer, and Pierce for Minnesota. Referee Walters officiated. attendance noted with Indiana as site listed.

Lafatette Minnesota Purdue Postion Matinrapalta Menace Ferssch DeBoos Glover vonMeregrut Caldw Kieter Minor Shakelton Gard Leach Ecore—Minneatty Pure Aus Waliwell Stnor Krull Alinnewate Pieree Leach & Sinfer McRae Pierce Herzsch Walters Cramfordevilla

Lee as President of American Automobile Association

Elliot G. Lee of Barton has been named president of the American Automobile Association, succeeding Rarlan W. Whippie. The move names Lee to lead the organization as its new chief executive.

Elliot G. Les. Elliot Lee Barton American Automobile Association Rarlan W. Whippie

FIU Fitsu Bet Turns Silly Bar Fight Into Lopsided Trim

A chaotic street altercation involving a quick temper and odd bets ends with one man receiving a surprising self inflicted trim. Eyewitnesses say the event began when the two men exchanged taunts over a wager and a dare involving licking and jiu jitsu. The result was a rapid, quiet settlement as one participant left with a minor, self imposed haircut.

Jeff Will Retire From World Title Defense

Special to the Sun reports James J. Jeffries stating he will fight one more time to defend the world championship within 12 months. He cites a growing dislike for brutal training and constant work, noting he has earned enough money to live comfortably for life. Billy Delaney, his veteran trainer, indicates plans toward retirement and questions surrounding the champion's future.

Sun Vannas James J. Jeffries Billy Delaney

O Brien Names Hart Umpire After Sp Trystal Signings

President Jos D. OBrien of the American Association announces William Hart as umpire for Milwaukee. Hart served as a pitcher last year and has now taken on the officiating role following a signing by Aymais.

DRE Milwaukee Wis Jos. D. O'Brien Ihab Aymais William Hart Dart Nitcher

Pitcher Volz 15 Now Star in Beaton National League

Boston reports that pitcher Jacob P Volz is expected to join Beaton’s National League lineup next season. A former Manchester New England league standout, Volz has battled injuries but delivered strong performances in 1932, including wins over Nashua and Lawrence. At 24, he stands 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighs around 190 pounds.

Boston Mass Manchester N. HS Friends Flie Jacob P. Volz Beaton Volz Sam Antonio Virginie League Whee Te Mortsnantty Y (Hen. Outbanded | Unf Sent He Wee Ulimel St. Paul Indianapols Rome Mig Farrell

Gotch's Nephew Challenges as Wrestler Emerges

Des Moines report notes Lawrence Pierzue, nephew of Gotch, issuing a challenge in wrestling at eight pounds. He declares he will wrestle any opponent next fall as he joins the traveling wrestling circuit in Goth.

Des Moines Lawrence Pierzue Lowe Iso Gotch Ved Ain Mati Piergue Enpunion Goth

Western League Leaders Threaten Split in Baseball

Western League magnates plan revolt against the American and National leagues. A special Chicago meeting Saturday will discuss breaking away to form four separate organizations. Rourke of Omaha says the move aims to lure many big league players and cripple the majors at the outset of the war.

San Des Moines Chicago Bar Johnson Dane Allen Rourke Burns Tebeau Omaha

Make-Up of Teams Io Settled In Major Leagues

A fragmented report shows major league and minor league rosters shifting after a busy draft. Many top minor stars moved down while veterans signed with affiliates, and teams plan spring training changes as they project lineups for the season across American and National Leagues.

Amery Tean National Shen Une

Sporting of all sorts and league talks in Michigan

A flood of sports notes covers boxing claims by Rob Fite and middleweight talk, proposed Michigan wageball league towns from Saginaw to Port Huron, and potential presidents. Skating titles in Pittsburgh, roster moves in Milwaukee, salary debates with Cleveland catchers and Joe Murphy’s pay, plus New Orleans Jockey Club orders and manager signings.

Saginaw Jackson Kalamazo Bay City Bute Creek Port Huron Port Maron Kalamazoo Flint Adrian John Clarkson Martin Duffy Mike Kinney St. Louis Rnands Mound City Duffy New Orleans

Central League Standings and Tuesday Night Scores

Central League standings show Danville and Haute near top with Indianapolis and Kokomo trailing. Tuesday results: Indianapolis 13 Kokomo 3, Logananort 6 Anderson 2. Wednesday schedule includes Anderson at Lafayette and Haute at Kokomo.

Pet Danville Haute AIL Lafayette Marion Indynap Anderson Wa'ne Lopansp EU Kokomo Indianapolis Kokomo Logunanort Andernaf Terr Hays Terms Haute Indianapolta Fort Vane Danville Marton

Famous Indian football star dies on desert ranch

Special to the Sun from Los Angeles reports Pedro Lugo, renowned Indian football idol of Sherman Institute, dies miserably after years of pain from a kick injury. He passes alone in a remote shanty between San Bernardino and Rialto while neglected by locals. For two days his body lies unburied as no doctor will issue a death certificate.

Los Angeles Pedro Lugo Sherman Institute San Bernardino Rialto

Hay Wagon Superstition Said to Signal Wins

Special to the Cincinnati byline recalls a superstition from a baseball season. Players believed passing a hay wagon or a wagon loaded with empty barrels foretold good or bad omens before games. Mike Mahoe notes they wagered on outcomes. the belief held that meeting such wagons, or a funeral procession, could presage disaster or success, depending on the direction and sighting.

Cincinnati Anil Mike Mahoe Phillies Cilien Mayers

Wildcats Suffer Brutal Defeat at Home

Indianapolis dominated the game as Kokomo failed to respond. Indianapolis scorers included Higgins and Roberts with Lyons and Cusick in goal. Final tally shows Indianapolis 13, Kokomo 3, with Higging taking multiple shots and a large crowd frustrated by the home team's collapse.

Indianapolis Pelle Cusick Dodger Lyons Roxtee Michigan Indiana Pond Jean Higging Jason Jaron Higgins Kokomo Whiting Roberts Higeing Ruah Cunningham Gogh Jam

Indiana Versus Fort Wayne Duel Amid Gels Gap

Rapid recap of Bloomington area hockey action notes Indiana fights for a win over Fort Wayne while penalties and player changes loom. Long John Wiley retires from Lafayette team due to nose cancer, leaving Wiley’s absence shaping the race. Terre Haute and Lafayette showcase strong performances as Nut Wills bests Battery A in an amateur tilt at the Auditorium.

Indianapolis Fort Wayne Indiana Long John Wily Lafayette Wiley Nut Wills Battery A Ator

Indianapolis editor dies by own action in Dayton hotel

William Sturrelt, 34, a noted newspaper seller and former Indianapolis worker, died Monday night in Dayton Ohio from morphine self-poisoning at the Cooper hotel. He had left Indianapolis recently, expressed intent to end his life, and left behind two children in St. Louis.

Murrell William Sturrelt Seliclinr Indianapolis Cooper Hotel Dayton Elo Indianapolia Wits St. Louis

Installes Lodge Officers in Irvington Tale

Col. Harry Ghosts of Irvington returned Tuesday morning from Bhelbpville Indiana where he had been attending the installation of officers in the Knights of Pythias lodge of that city.

Harry Irvington Bhelbpville Ind Dythias Lodge

Hoosiers Roll In Poor Form In Bowling Meet

Special to the Milwaukee Journal Indianapolis bowlers showed a disappointing display in Milwaukee on February 2. Tom Carter and Hob Bryson stood out with some high counts, but the Marion No. 2 team and others failed to reach prize money. Keever posted the day’s high mark, while Talbert struggled. Sam Karpf was reelected secretary. J. J. Haager became congress president and Robert Bryson joined the executive committee.

Milwaukee Wis Tom Carter Bryson Indianapolis Talbert C. L. Keever Marion Marions Matiok Vainere Keeter Ruddenbaum Ay E. Evinkmeyer Weg Carter Aoa Sam Karpf Dayton Abe Langtry J. J. Haager Louteville Robert Bryson Indianapoolia

Hanlon Aims for 1906 Pennant With Brooklyn

Ned Matin notes Hanlon believes Brooklyn is ripe for a pennant, citing good patronage and potential player exchanges to boost Brooklyn to the lead in the National League next year. Hanlon predicts a harder pennant challenge than 1904 and expects beneficial effects from midseason player shuffles.

Broonlyn Ned Matin Brooklyn Ds Hanlon Brocklya Yar Brooklyn

Jimmy Sebring Story Signals Early Pro Baseball Journey

In Worcester Massachusetts Jimmy Sebring arrives for professional play but finds rest elusive. After long travel he endures a string of hotel orders and a humorous misreading of a strange folding bed, finally demanding sleep amid the confusing welcome. The episode reveals a wary, hopeful start to his major league path.

Jimmy Sebring Love Cross Worcester Jimmy Sebring Rewa

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