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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1905
Page
7
A veteran writer recalls James J. Jeffries stamina, the Sullivan bout, and early boxing lore. He shares insights on Corbett, Ryan, and public fascination with heavyweight clashes, plus a tale of a Broadway beggar and the telegraph era’s fight news rush.
San Francisco Cal Jan 7 Manager Alec Greggains was informed Jimmy Gardner would not be able to meet him in the date with the Gang In this city on Jan before going to bed Greggains set the wheels to working and practically mutineed Tommy Murphy as Harlem ty box Frankie Nell for the bantam weight championship of America. Details will be arranged in a day or two Gardner and his men are on their way to Frisco for the Gardner dent.
Integer garbled report from Lima on January 7 outlines efforts to secure a franchise for a major trolley and steam line project. Local backing was promised for stock and city funds, with argument centered on utilities and infrastructure to win approval.
Willie Fitzgerald of Brooklyn won on points against Maurice Thompson of Butte Montana after six rounds at the Badger Athletic Club Friday night. Thompson fought hard but Fitzgerald secured the decision in Milwaukee.
Central League standings show Lafayette, Danville, Terre Haute and Kokomo near the top with Logansport and Fort Wayne entries. Western League lists Marion, Muncie, Richmond, Anderson, and Terre Haute. Friday results include Fort Wayne 6 Danville 2 and Terre Haute 1 Kokomo 2, with Saturday games Terre Haute at Kokomo and Fort Wayne at Indianapolis.
An advertisement touts AEGAN-SURN as a permanent remedy for eczema and skin diseases by transforming deficient blood into rich red blood. It claims rapid absorption, boosts vitality, and prevents illness, offering free samples and urging self-investigation. Sold by H. J. Hyder in two stores at Washington and Pennsylvania avenues.
Milwaukee officials announce prize money will total 320.00, up from 310.00, as entries flood in for the national bowling tournament. Ohio and Michigan entries are heavy with many teams listed from Grand Rapids Jackson Flint and others.
The mixed sports page reports Phillies choices between Arndi or Bridewell from Cincinnati and notes Buck Ewing celebrating his silver wedding anniversary. It mentions park construction for Mack and Carney not in Sioux City, Hemphill’s release from the St Louis Browns, and several trading and promotion rumors across boxing, baseball, and boxing prospects with numerous named individuals and teams.
Shortridge and Manual Training High meet Saturday in a premier winter contest to settle their supremacy. Leaders claim confidence as both teams boast strong coaching, steady training, and a crowded arena of partisans. Referee Tay will be aided by Crawfords-Vite as observer officiating.
Lorenzo Mulford Sr father of sports writer Ben Mulford Jr died Friday at 74 from appendicitis. Longtime employee of United States Express company. Survived by wife two sons and three daughters. Bir Mulford an elder at Northside Presbyterian Church.
Review from San Francisco notes McCoy, famed pugilist, retiring after medical advice. He travels west to rest and wager on ponies, while rivals like Corbett Nelson and Britt loom. Western Central polo split discussed. Indianapolis gains a solid defense with Devlin and Higgins shines in Central circuit. baseball plans include Cincinnati meeting with Barrow and Ruschau attending as minor leagues draft talks begin.
Marion won 7 to 4 over Muncie after two on floor brawls involving McGivray and Ceghman, with Ferrer and McQuivey also exchanging blows. Two patrolmen separated the players as the teams fought. Also notes a WC A meeting series led by Angy Manning Taylor of Chicago, starting Sunday afternoon and continuing through January 6 with daily sessions.
The Flower Mission reports the election of officers for Eleanor Hospital. Mira is president, William Fidor vice president, Jutta Harri son Moore recording secretary, Ailes Valette Milter corresponding secretary, Jutta Sharpe treasurer, and Mrs. J. J. Lowes as treasurer.
Secretary of the Navy Morton and Admiral Dewey will lead a review of the combined North Atlantic squadrons in Hampton Roads on Monday, promising a notable naval spectacle.
Willis Kersey proprietor of the English hotel barber shop was fined in Justice Sheppard's court for shaving customers on Sunday. The Barbers' union led the prosecution asserting Sunday service violated local rules.
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