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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1904

Page

8

Brisk Sports Roundup From A Bustling Sports Page

The article notes Brisk Sports with various updates. Brooklyn contracts out all players except Doyre and Jack Ja booked for release. Glade signs with St. Louis Brawny for 3000. O'Brien plans England trip delaying rematch with Ryan. Malarky seeks release to join another big league club. New Orleans turfmen plan to ship to Washington for work. Benning meeting starts March 5. Matty Matthews reads to meet Joe Grim in Baltimore for ten rounds. Henry Anson to donate a baseball arena at Marshalltown. Harvard Yale and Oxford Cambridge track plans hinge on summer materialization. Richmond to play at the Auditorium Tuesday night. Indianapolis bets on a close win by an unspecified team. Ryan-Beauscholte boxing bout to headline the city’s winter show with ticket sales strong.

Philadelphia Jack O'Brien England Tommy Ryan Malarky Boston Rochester New Orleans Washington Matty Matthews Joe Grim Baltimore Henry Anson Cap” Anson Marshalltown Adrian Yele Richmond Ini Anapolis Jose Polo Ink Elts Haa

Refunds Draw Attention to Attell Rauch Fight

In refunding the money for the promised Attell versus Rauch bout that never happened, the prospect wins favor among boxing fans. advance ticket sales have grown larger than usual as buyers expect full value for their purchases.

Attell Rauch

Magoon to Second Base in Indianapolis Move Captaincy Rumor

George Magoon ex Chicago Americans second baseman may join Indianapolis as second baseman and captain. Rumor says Dutch Schaeffer was traded to Comiskey for Magoon, while Indianapolis may lose catcher Eddie Meydon. Misprint "N. E. Heddon" appeared on reserve roster. manager Finn notes "M. E. Heydon" slated to catch and captain. Auschaupt vows to fight for Heydon.

George Magoon Chicago Americans Indianapolis Dutch Schaeffer Comiskey Magoon Eddie Meydon N. E. Heddon Tter Finn Litle Hook M. E. Heydon N. E. Hedon Hickey Watkins Auschaupt Heydon

Quakers Rout Richmond in Easy 12-Goal Victory

Quakers dominate Richmond 12 to 1 on a misty night in Quakertown. Cunningham Jr rejoined teammates and sparked the attack with strong play. Goal scorers include Gunningham six and Bone five as Mansfeld, McGilvray, and Seare-Richmond contribute. Attendance and officials incomplete.

Indianapolis Richmond Bonday Quakertown Fighting Five Cunningham, Jr Quakers Indianapol Richmond Pierre Bone McGivray Tarzan Cunningham Way McGivray Mansfeld O'Hara Doherty Bannon Jereup Gunningham Bone Mansfield McGilvray Seare Indiana Tis Stape Je Id Bannon Lam

Stanging and Scores in Western and Central Leagues

Western League standings list Mamete six games, Marion six, Anderson four, Elwood two with Richmond and Indianapolis interplays. Central League shows Fort Wayne, Kokomo, Lafayette, Terre Haute, Logansport, Danville with varied wins and losses. matchups include Indianapolis hosting Richmond and Anderson at Elwood, Lafayette at Danville, Logansport at Kokomo. Death of “The Turk” in Evanston depicts John Henry Charles Smith, alias the Turk, dying after ingesting rat poison while attempting to reveal his identity and heir. notes his eccentric dress, delusions, and reputation as a notorious woman hater.

the Turk Chicago John Henry Charles Smith Evanston Smith Ife Heneaith Jae Wan

No Freight for Korea Refusal Notices Issued

Great Northern and Northern Pacific railways warn agents to refuse freight for any point in Korea and Manchuria. Freight will be accepted for ports in Japan, while Korea and Manchuria ports are blockaded. Railroads cite inability to ship to the war zone. shipments mainly include railroad supplies and heavy machinery.

Korea Chicago Great Northern Northern Pacific Railways Manchuria Japan

Has Scalea Like a Fish

A man arrives at University Hospital in Ann Arbor with a startling skin condition described as scale like. Doctors are astonished by the rash and its widespread appearance across the body. The patient mentions family history and seeks relief for a stomach ache amid the medical curiosity.

Ann Arbor Mich University Hospital University

Sultan Hae Freees Professor Lenedjian in Istanbul

In Constantinople on February 2 the sultan, following an interview with American Ambassador Leishman, ordered the release of Professor Lenedjian of the American College who had been imprisoned amid protests.

Sultan Hae Lenedjjan Constantinople Leishman Wulen Lenedjian American College Protesin

Grew Fast Body Did James Fitz Gerald's Arm

A brief report notes that James Fitz Gerald suffered a rapid growth in his arm, with medical observers describing an unusual swelling and concern over its quick development. Doctors are monitoring the condition for signs of infection or structural impact.

City Hospital Restores Boy Arm After Fire Injury

James Fitzgerald a 12 year old colored boy from Roanoke Virginia was treated at City hospital after severe childhood burns left his right arm fused to his body. Surgeons repaired the limb and he is expected to have normal use when discharged in weeks. The boy arrived with Wallace's show and sought juvenile court aid before entering the home.

James Fitzgerald City Hospital Colored Orphans’ Home Iad Roanoke Promia Wallace

Head Severed by Wheelbarrow at Steel Plant

In Pittsburgh on February 22 an ore fall at the American Steel and Wire Co plant hurled Yerry Betnopougle against a wheelbarrow. The back of his neck struck a sharp edge, and his head was completely severed from his body in the accident.

Pittsherg American Steel and Wire Company Yerry Betnopougle

Execution of James Martin for railroad murder at Hut te

James Martin was hanged on Tuesday in Hut te Mont for the murder of railroad brakeman John R. Williams during a failed robbery. Charla Lennox, convicted with Martin, escaped jail last fall and remains at large. Martin selected his hour, went to the gallows singing hymns, and declared ready as the noose was placed. His neck broke.

Hutte Mont James Martin John R. Williams Charla Lennox Macttt

Kaiser’s Throat Trouble and Other Local Items

London correspondent reports Kaiser’s throat trouble described as malignant. Fred Richert arrested for receiving stolen woods after a Monday search found items linked to recent thefts. A nurse’s group pushes for state nursing registration to elevate the profession. Farmer Henry Dribble bit Patrolman Corziner’s finger Monday in Colostian, Ripley county, now in Indianapolis lockup. A socialist fight at Central Labor meeting over a resolution backing Senator Mann’s efforts to link capital and labor, resolution later adopted.

Fred Richert Inelicita Nuraing Henry Dribble Corziers Colonsatan Ripley County Undianapolis Central Later Union Manna

Not a Penny to Pay for Mormon Bishop Pills Ad

A sensational advertisement promises a money back guarantee for Mormon Bishop Pills sold by Huder's drug stores. It claims the pills cure nervous conditions, back pains, and tobacco effects, with a one in thirty chance of no benefit and a full refund if no relief is observed. The copy urges readers to visit local Huder's stores in San Francisco and Washington streets.

Mgr N Peckeren Tilis Inday Huder Bishop Remedy San Francisco Cal Huner's Drug Atores Venneyivania Washington-sts W. Waenington-st

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