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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1904
Page
8
Tommy Ryan, middleweight champion, stopped Jack Beauschotte in six rounds at Mepolo rink Wednesday night. Beauschotte, heavier, pressed early but Ryan’s quick footwork and power led to a decisive finish as Beauschotte collapsed and quit after six rounds. Preliminary: Freddie Cale defeated Jack Daly in two.
Two players were taken into custody by St. Louis police after a football game exchange of compliments with fists. Dozens of players were thrown to the ground as fans watched, raising questions about what constitutes disturbing the peace and whose peace is at issue.
Morris Rauch, Chicago featherweight, recounts a tale of a six foot ten Dooley who challenged the lightweight brigade after being matched by Otto Sielof and Daley. The giant Dooley, in a wild bout, knocked his opponent off balance then sat on the mat as the referee counted while the crowd roared.
Harry Way was released by Manager Cohen after a brutal season marked by injuries that would sideline others. Nay played well last year and again at half, proving his effort. Levi Foster of the Danville team in the Central League has been signed as a key cover point rusher.
In the Western League Indy at Marion and Richmond at Muncie while Central League matchups include Logansport at Lafayette and Kokomo at Fort Wayne. A veteran remark by Bill Bernard mocks talk of jumping to unify teams as a rumor, recalling the Quakers’ Philadelphia to St. Jans trek and a two game sweep after arriving late.
Canada’s Father O Gorman of Gananome Ontario, a priest sportsman, proclaims horse racing elevates both man and horse. He won prizes in a New York beach show with Irish terriers and owns horses, trotters, runners, and prize wing dogs. The bishop and his flock have not objected to his stance.
A large stable owned by W. R. Avery and Co. burned at Palmer City injuring several people and destroying a load of horses and six other content. Insurance covers about half of the estimated fifteen thousand dollar loss. The blaze started in the hay and spread quickly. Fighter Hugo Kelly was nearby practicing for Tommy Ryan when the fire broke out. Buddy Ryan, a noted light welter, is expected to appear in Bloomington soon. Jack Haskell will referee in the Eastern league this year as offers to players increased.
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