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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 29, 1904

Page

8

Pugilist Long Looks Like A Woman In Eye Catching Style

The article profiles boxer Long who, despite delicate looks and a dress suit image, is a capable pugilist. It notes his ability to knock out Aurelio Herrera in three rounds and praises his recent rise, while describing his quiet nature and wide knowledge of topics beyond boxing.

Lovie Tong Aurelio Herrera Lang Wall Herrera West California Washington Utah Seattle Long

LaJoie Proves Exception To Balls And Strikes

Umpire recalls calls as LaJoie of the Cleveland team defies standard rules. A pitch about two feet outside plate was ruled a strike, sparking dispute. The anecdote highlights how even great players can push the edge in the curious realm of balls and strikes.

LaJoie Cleveland Jole Bank O Barry Larry Ike

Sullivan and Corbett Set To Clash In San Francisco Fight

San Francisco reports say Dave Sullivan arrived in good shape and shows power as a strong wood boxer. Young Corbett, more meticulously trained, predicts a tougher test than his prior bouts and expects a spirited contest at ring side Monday night.

San Francisco Dave Sullvan Sten Young Corbett Boston Sullivan Menee Corbett Fiere Britt

Wide Range of Signings and Trials In Early Baseball News

Long Tom Hughes heads to Hot Springs while Dick Padden signs with the St Louis Browns. Jack Atoll gets another trial at Minneapolis. Harvard may hire Reid as head coach this fall. Carlisle Indians lose Johnson to PennsylvaniA and rumors swirl around Gans and Britt. Jeffries and Kennedy cut sparring. Kennedy injures hand. The Phillies eye a London style move, and the Marlybone invitation looms. Pitchers, managers, and promotions fill a busy sports week with trades, trials, and negotiations across baseballs map.

Tom Hughes Hot Springs Dick Padden St. Louis Browns Jack Atoll Minneapolis West Point Pritceton Reid Harvard Bender Philadelphia Athletics Carlisle India Charley Kurtz Columbus Gus Gardner Saginaw Joe Gans Jack Deering New York Americans Toledo Joss May Cleveland Manchuria Billy Gray Philadelphias Earl Wagner Washington Grand Rapids Aleryon Eobt Philadelphia Cricketers Marylebone Eleven England Carlisle Odde Russia Young Cochett Britt Mich Bee

Muncie Dominates Polo Match Indoors at Virginia Save

Muncie overwhelmed the Indianapolis Indians 41 to 1 in a whirlwind polo game at the Virginia rink Saturday night. Key players for Muncie included Hart, Pierce, Higgins, and Farrell, contributing to a dominant offensive display through all three periods.

Muncie Virginia Save Indians Indianapolis Pierce Rash Tuggies Hart Rush -Mart Warrelt Farrel de Witt Hart Fotherness Foster McGlivray O'Hara Lannon Cesses Gime Cusick Rush Tiggins Herve Muncie Hirt Nurgins Liggins Ugging Farrell Tugging Tigging Higgins Iliggina Foster Traian Pierce

Unclear Players Attend Basketball Game Amid Stiff Fouls

A sparse report notes players Bannon Cusicx Hart Holderners McGuvray and O Har a, with 1 000 in attendance and referee Knowlton. The fragment hints at a game with three percent fouls and notable personnel.

Woman confronts blonde in New Brunswick trolley clash

In New Brunswick on February 2 a crowd at a trolley stop witnessed a violent quarrel as a older married woman beat a younger blonde, claiming the latter pursued her husband from Trenton. A man with whiskers tried to intervene then vanished as the blonde boarded a South Amboy car amid the fracas.

New Brunswick N. J Trenton Bionde Georgest South Amboy Mgs

Hungry bears attack wagon in Altoona street scene

In Altoona Pennsylvania two hunger driven bears chased a butcher delivery wagon. The driver Peter Morse tried to finish his route as Charles Long yelled to deter the animals. One bear struck the horse, tearing its side, and Long fled for help. Despite armed locals, the bears disappeared after a trolley car passed. The horse had to be killed.

Altoona Peter Morse Charles Long Logan Valley Tralley Baker's Park Long

Herpin claims ten years without sleep in New Jersey

Trenton New Jersey February report quotes Albert Herpin claiming he has not slept in ten years. He says he remains in good health and works daily while physicians attribute his insomnia to nervous-system breakdown, noting onset twenty years ago during caregiving and after his wife’s death. He rises each morning fully refreshed.

Trenton N. J Albert Herpin Hastier J. Walter Pahares Herpin

Big Smoke and Fire at Indiana Chair Factory Incident

A fire started by a faulty electric wire at 7 p.m. in an Indianapolis chair factory setting in motion smoke filling a fanroom. The incident occurred during a routine evening, with authorities seeking the cause and whether it led to greater damage. Nearby reports include a missing boy later identified by clothing and a separate death in Arkansas, reflecting a string of local incidents.

Indianapolis

Scattered His Money In Ozark Madness Tale

OZARK Ark February 20 Bille Siless a longtime resident has suddenly gone insane and may be confined. He gave Mrs Cowan who cared for him a dollar ten in cash and also handed out small sums to others in need. Ill health and troubling surroundings are seen as factors in his mental decline.

Ozark Ark Bille Siless Recuse George Cowan

Refuses to Leave Jail in Isle of Man Case

The Isle of Man reports a young English prisoner Frank Leslie Tryde who refuses to exit jail after defaulting on Fort Anne notes in Douging. In Manx chancery court, Hyde notes the man shows no wish to abandon his comfortable quarters and will not respond to proceedings. Also, in Louisville Kentucky, George T Cook killed himself at his wife's grave on Sunday.

London Isle of Man Frank Leslie Tryde Fort Anne Douging Manx Louisville George T. Cook

Magic Foot Crafts Drafts Promise Rheumatism Relief

Advert says Bend your name and address to makers in Michigan for a cure labeled Magic Foot Crafts. It promises a free trial by mail prepaid and if relief is felt a dollar is charged. if not, money kept. The claim covers chronic or acute rheumatism and related ailments.

Michigan Magic Foot Craft Co A. U Olver Bldg Jackson, Mich

Aged Methodist Preacher James Warden Dead in Almshouse

Baltimore dated report notes Rev. James Warden, a famed old time Methodist minister, has died in the almshouse. The item mentions his status as the oldest ex-minister of Methodism. Also reported are rural free delivery plans for Corunna and Sellersburg, Indiana, and a tragic suicide case in New York involving August Witte after a dispute with his sweetheart.

Baltimore James Warden

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