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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1904
Page
9
At the St Louis exposition an automobile exhibit promises an extensive display, claiming the largest and most comprehensive collection ever shown. It will feature 294 complete cars plus many stripped vehicles, ranging from economy models to the heaviest, most expensive machines, with several makers preparing mechanical and ornamental specialties.
Alclea designed exhibit displays working parts railroad inspection cars motor boats and various motors and accessories. Arranged to entertain casual visitors and educate serious learners the display will be managed by a supervisor with assistants including interpreters for foreign visitors.
Old Jack Glasscock, famed Indianapolis baseball figure, executed his known dirt throw trick as he scored a decisive run against Philadelphia in Cleveland. Shortstop Irwin, blinded by dust, failed to field, letting the ball roll between his legs to center. Glasscock slid home for the winning run amid protests the play was dirty.
Eastern rival Princeton faces Chicago in a dual outdoor track meet on June 3 as the first three-season showdown between the zones. Coach Buigg of Chicago and Coach Stage of Princeton dispute strength while De Witt of Princeton and Capt Adet of the eastern squad loom as key scorers. Princeton plans to travel to St Louis post meet for Olympian events and intercollegiate contests.
Chicago Feb 2 The match between George Gardner and Jack Root ended in a draw after six fast rounds at the Battery 2 club. Referee ruled a stalemate as both boxers delivered relentless, vigorous exchanges throughout the bout.
The newly signed cover point rusher Foster will make his debut this Saturday night at the Muncie Auditorium. Fans will get the chance to see Foster in action as he joins the team for the upcoming event.
Bannon led the Anderson game with a standout performance as the team rode his stops and key plays. Metlvray and Linen contributed strong moments while Mercer, Guda-Wadtke, and Mallory added offense. Attendance reached about 2,100 with Stups Cannon and Mullery among the scorers.
Western League features Mancle at Indianapolis Ebwood at Richmond and Anderson at Marlon. Central League schedules Danville at Kakemo Lafayette at Logansport.
The piece argues basketball is being shelved nationwide as a tame indoor sport. It notes Harvard plans to disband its team after its current trip, echoing Yale, and contends college men prefer other sports, signaling dwindling intercollegiate support for basketball.
The readable text lists ball and shooting, rowing, basketball and other sports terms with garbled phrases. It mentions backers and inmates, a football season, and efforts to defray legitimate expenses, but the exact events and participants are unclear.
A Philadelphia miner and sailor, Sharkey and Munroe, prepare for a boxing purse valued at 70 percent gross with the winner due 34 percent if knockout occurs. If no knockout, the split is disputed. Crowhurst attends ringside as observers note the fighters’ conditions.
In Friday evening bowling, nine high scores were posted in Indianapolis with teams like the Kawehua defeating the Crescents and The Imperis beating the Nationals. The Waringtons and Columbine split, while Turners swept the All Stars and the Marlons swept the North Sides. Marvard boasts the largest college baseball squad, and over 19 men seek spots as Emotes juggle material. Keeler and Chester of the New York Americans assist Frantz in coaching.
An early 20th century advertisement extols Rough on Catarrh and Rough on Rats products. It promotes hair restoratives, wonders of a 20th century delight, and instructions for using Rough on Rats to control rodent pests. The copy references Wells of Leary City New Jersey and suggests preparations and dosing methods for rat control.
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