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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1904

Page

8

Rough and Fight Filled Game Between Indianapolis and Richmond

A rough contest between Indianapolis and Richmond ended in a narrow loss for Indianapolis. Referee Waller made satisfactory calls, while tensions flared with a clash between Bone and O Hara. Lineups feature Doherty and McGilvray for Indianapolis and Bannon for Richmond, with attendance noted in a Western and Central League context.

Doherty Rowe O'Hara Indianapolis Richmond Bone Waller Tarranta Bannon McGilvray Ndianapolis Partha Rienmand Rush Hene Cunningham Toughton Draper Fananeld Bsek Foynvinghany Beare op-Bannon Drssun O'Mara Mansfield Mereree Tidiziupnits

Ryan and Beauscholte Set for Wednesday Boxing Night

Tommy Ryan, famed middleweight champion trainer, headlines a card at the Pote Tink on Wednesday night with Jack Beauschale of Chicago. A six round semi windio features Freddie Cole versus Jack Daly, plus two four round preliminaries Kid Dalton v Eddie Parsons and Kid Aes v Jimmie Adama. Doors open at 7 30 p m with tickets at 30 cents.

Tommy Ryan Fistlana Ames Pitzsimmons Tommy Jack Besuschale Chicago Preddie Cole Jack Daly Kid Dalton Eddie Parsons Kid Aes Jimmie Adama

American Jockeys Abroad Spur New World Talent

O Connor Ratseh and Birkenruth sail this week aboard the St Paul to France. A midget rider named Thin J Spencer joins them and signs with M Cauitaut. Spencer, 30 years old and brother to Jenry Spencer, had little public riding experience beyond California tracks and aims to prove his worth in France amid a promising racing stable run by M Callant.

O'Connor Ratseh Birkenruth St. Paul France J. Spencer Jenry Spencer Spencer Wil M. Cauitaut

Will Get Heydon and Trade for Magoon

Indianapolis settles on obtaining Heydon while losing Dutch Schaeffer after a Columbus peace meeting. Schaeter went to the Pacific coast to play with Seatue. Indianapolis hopes to trade for George Magoon of the Chicago Americans in a five for Magoon deal.

Indianapolis Eddie Meydon Dutch Schaeffer Columbus Tunsy Day Schaeter Pacific Coast Seatue George Magoon Chicago Magoon

World’s Fair schoolboy contests to lead athletics program

At the St. Louis World’s Fair base stadium to be ready in March, schoolboy track contests will feature prominently in May. Shortridge and Manual Training High School will be represented, with Simon Sullivan, the exposition’s physical director, predicting broad city and national participation under the Public School Athletic League. About 3,600 boys are expected to compete across the event.

St. Tons Fair Shortridge Manual Training High School Simon + Sullivan St. Liwir Public School Athletic League Guilivan Brian Ty Halt

Which is Which Question of Supremacy Between O Brien and Gardner

The passage discusses a rivalry between Jack O’Brien and George Gardner. It notes O’Brien’s claim he can defeat both Cooley and Mack, while Gardner battles opponents like Driscoll and Cooley. It frames who is the better man if O’Brien succeeds in eliminating both his rivals.

Jack O'Brien George Gardner George Uuty Gardner Cooley O’brien O'Brien Chicago Tommy Ryan Tom Larry Tompin Temple O'Rourke

Two Rage Meetings in Western Trotting Association

Indianapolis will host two meetings in the Western Trotting Association this year. The first runs from August 8 to 32 with 312000 purporta, and the second during Indiana state fall from September 32 to 17 with 2000 to be distributed to purine.

Indianapolis Great Western Trotting Association Indiana State

Legendary Baseball Echoes From Early Majors Era

Fragmented reminiscence lists players like Capt. Anson and Dan Brouthers among lineages of early baseball heroes. It notes eras, debuts, and many names such as Charley Farrell and Jim White while referencing coaches umpires and executives who shaped the sport's formative years, with broad strokes about careers and retirements.

Amber Wi Gaye Charley Farrell Timmy Ryan Dearon Jin Metsuro Vrewd Charley Fergusa Ke Spisun Jim Wallner Pred Durlap Radbourne Mike Kelley Fraink Flint Yomei Jimmy Galyim John Hentey Prank O'Day Arthur Irwin Ned Hanlon Jim O'Rourke Adlit

Sharkey and Munroe Set for Prospective Boxing Bout

Reported clash between Sharkey and Munroe to occur soon with Jim Jeffries potentially joining. Billy Delaney arrives in New York fueling talks that Munroe plans to wear down Sharkey, while Sherney’s and Jeffries’ camps monitor the field and ready for the first rounds.

No principal agent relation found in New Orleans camp dispute

In New Orleans a court of appeals ruled no principal agent relationship existed between the Sovereign camp and its individual units, thus denying damages for actions by separate camps. Jumper sought 5000 for injuries after being struck by "the goat" during initiation into a Water Valley camp. The case centers on liability across affiliated groups.

New Orleans Stylus Court of Appeals Dumper Woodmen Sovereim Union Water Valley Dills

Multisport Race Notes and Training Updates

A scattered report covers a mix of track and trotting news as Pittman Phil heads to Ingleside Ka and brood mare deaths in Frisco. It notes Harlem handicap entries, Ascot derby at a new Calfornia truck venue, and training chatter around Young Corbett with Dave Bullivan. Also mentions university enrollment, Sunday ball rumors, and bowling of racing officials amid broader sports industry notes.

Springs Pittsburg Phil Ingleside Ela Arent Frisco Dick Welles New Calfornia Im Crawford Detroit Washington Earl Wagner Young Corbett Dave Bullivan Fran Ling Bancroft Revs Orion Lily Langtry University of Columbia

Tom O'Rourke Finds the Real Middleweight Champion

The article profiles Tom O'Rourke and his search for a true middleweight champion. It mentions George Dizon, Joe Walcott, and other contenders, notes O'Rourke’s confidence, and discusses gate receipts and the recurring trope of avoiding colored challengers.

Tom O'Rourke George Dizon George Natther Joe Walcott Tom

Brave Little Actress Plays Her Part in Tragic Night

A young actress in a theater company collapsed on stage as her mother died from pneumonia at a nearby hospital. A fire on a hotel building’s thirteenth floor caused extensive damage, with flames threatening surrounding structures. Firefighters saved one child from the blaze, and losses were pegged at about $25,000.

Br Lots Ata Fel Mrother Utile Con Quintin Patar Jocar Theater Rod Mia Tamina Quintin Juncaline Dueday Ite Iy Lalon Tee Anully Jossie

Sigma Chi Banquet To Feature Notables In Big Reunion

Columbia club prepares for a major Sigma Chi banquet Friday night with at least 300 guests expected. Judge Vinton of Lafayette will preside, and several prominent figures will participate. An effort seeks to keep George Ade and John McCutcheon over Saturday to address Indianapolis school teachers. Another theater was threatened in Chicago as the Schiller building and Garrick cafe faced danger.

Sigma Chi Columbia Club Ita Sigma Chi Fraternity Judge Vinton Lafayette George ,Ade John McCutcheon Indianapolis

City Life: Various Local Court Rulings and Incidents

Aga Taber of South Kend released from federal court pending good behavior amid land fraud concerns. Supreme Court grants William Potter a new trial and orders release from Jefferson Vill reformators after an accidental shooting of Huren Garnett. Shortridge students protest in support of Merrit who opposed a cuored pints policy. Alchans Davis in federal penitentary for looting a bank in Washington, Ind. asked to attend a funeral but was refused by the president. John F. Rosenstein presented a $10 Confederate bid for stump at post office. bill not accepted. Rosenstein believed a stranger swapped him, buying 5 cents of goods and cashing 8.50 two weeks earlier.

Aga Taber South Kend Supreme Court Wiliam Potter Jefferson Villa Huren Garnett Shortridge High School Merrit Alchans Davis Federal Washington, Ind John F. Rosenstein St King Rosenstein

Castoria product ad from early period brand listing

An old advertisement fragment references Castoria as a trusted remedy formerly marketed by Baer’s and the Litilliden brand. It emphasizes long standing usage and quelling common infant ailments with a familiar, home medicine tone.

Hobo the pipe-carrying Boston bull terrier

A Boston bull terrier named Hobo walks the Denison pool room with a pipe in his mouth. The dog, 2 years old, is trained to carry the pipe to deter street scavenging and is owned by HH. Ts Zeda of the Through the center of the earth company, who notes that investors offered large sums for him.

Denison Holas Ts Zeda Comtor Fionist Center of the Earth” Company Zrda Ie

Death of Sophia Gab oldest woman in Chicago

Fragments report Sophia Gab died at the home for aged and infirm colored people in Chicago. She was described as the oldest resident and believed to be 110 years old. The note cites uncertainty about her precise age and references a local obituary in centenarian terms.

Sophia Gab Chicago

No Danger of an Invasion in Panama

New Orleans February 2 Brig. Gen. G F Elliott, commandant of United States marines in Panama, arrived Tuesday night en route to Washington to confer with President Roosevelt and the state department on conditions in Panama. There is no danger of Colombia invading Panama.

New Orleans G. F. Elliott United States Marines Panama Washington Roonevelt State Department Colombia

Official Ax Feil in Lexington Police Shakeup

In Lexington Kentucky on February 4 a new Laulavisjo'n administration reportedly dismissed 14 policemen and 11 firemen, signaling a major departmental purge. The firing spree followed the new leadership's first Tuesday in office, with no immediate details on replacements.

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