Bootblack to Rich Jockey Maker Rediscovers Fortune
From Martford Connecticut bootblack to a yearly income near $30,000 at age 24, he now boasts luxury auto and valet, London made clothes, and a London accent. Once lucky to earn $1.50 a day, he owns apartments, frequents nobility circles, and talks like a manor-born gentleman.
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Valetia
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Mater
Manual defeats Shortridge in high school basketball clash
Manual triumphs over Shortridge 32 to 10 at Tomlinson hall with superior team play. First half stood 18 to 5. Northsiders rallied briefly in second half but Boilermakers sealed win. Butler and German House game followed, German House 49 to 26.
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Shortridge
Southsiders
Blacksmiths
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Willy
Northsiders
Shortrage
Manuals
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Butler
German House
Collegians
Central Polo League Plans Player Moves After Holiday Receipts
At Sunday's Central Polo meeting managers debated reallocating players to aid weaker teams. Christmas day games drew better crowds than New Year contests. Lafayette gets help and several moves are proposed including Lincoln to the Sycamores and Menard and Daly to Fort Wayne. Warner’s westward return is awaited. Cogeshall to stay at Lafayette as a replacement.
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Sycamores
Fort Wayne
Menard
Daly
McGrath
Secon
Warner
West
Cogeshall
Indianapolis
Sycamore Management
Wiley
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Base sold. Wating appointed Minneapolis team head
W H Wating of Indianapolis completed the sale of the Minneapolis baseball team to the Atoca company of local capitalists. Mic Kelley becomes president and treasurer of the team. Kellum and Kahoe will join Wattle in Hoornsteadam, while Box remains with the Hoosiers in 1915. Edward Britt causes a sensation in New York in formal dress at a Broadway gathering.
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Minn
W. H. ‘Wating
Indianapolis
Atoca
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St. Paul
Franses
Kellum
Kahoe
Wattle
Hoosterdam
Box
Hoosiers
al Miter
Edward Britt
J. Edward Britt
New York
No War Time Wages Free Advertising
Special to the Sun from Cleveland reports the Cleveland baseball club plans to send players contracts before month’s end. Rumors say pitchers Joss Moore and Bernhard face pay cuts, but club president Kilfay deflects public inquiry while pledging liberal treatment and likely signings.
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Cleveland
Cleveland Baseball Club
Joss
Moore Fase Bernhard
Mwartine Salarica
Kilfay
New York
Automobiles Show Disputes Split New York Auto Groups
Directors of two New York shows clash after an erroneous newspaper item linked the airship exhibit to Mailson Square garden. The Auto Montis club insists the display fits its affair, while the Association of Licensed Automobile Manufacturers complains the garden show drops the balloon and hot air elements to exclude upstart firms.
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New York
Hhrough
Mailson Square Garden
Automontis Club
Association of Licensed Automobile Manufacturers
Polo Drives Indiana To Victory Over Danville In Mishap
Indiana defeated Danville 60 to 0 in a Monday game marred by mishaps. Lafayette beat Kokomo 6 to 6 in overtime with Lincoln shining for Lafayette. Marion edged Logansport 8 to 1 as Holderness returned for Lafayette. Amateur league approves a regular utility team and ends borrowing players. Edward Harting suspended for season. Darby Deffeld and Charles suspensions cut to one game.
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Kokomo
Lincoln
Roberts
Cunningham
Kale
Styner
Rushers
Winterod
Wallace
Edward Harting
Darby
Deffeld
Charles
New Material Aims to Replace Wood in Bowling Balls
The article reports on a forthcoming material to replace wood in bowling balls as heavy wood becomes scarce. It notes a new composite using rubber and other elements, produced in large factories, with early adopters in Chicago alleys replacing wooden balls. Brill set records using the new balls on the Pacific coast, though price remains a barrier at about 15 dollars per ball.
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Pool-Hall
Chicago
Frank Brill
Pacific Coast
Bensinger
Louisville
American Bowling Congress
Central polo league sport items of all sorts
Hermis and Stalwart retired to stud may race again next season. Two strong Kansas football teams tested new rules in Wichita with no scores, 28-10 yard distance too long. Jimmy Callahan struggles to organize in Chicago. only two organizations joined. Over 1,036 foreign cars imported in 1905, duty 45 percent ad valorem, revenue about 1,067,500. Joe Grim vs Jack Reardon in Wilmington ended rough, referee censured for a foul. Amateurs alliance discussed with British bodies to standardize rules worldwide. Ruhlin says Jeffries to hold heavyweight title. Santry quits boxing to open a Chicago fitness school. Hemming plans comeback. Ryan Burns talk of middleweight title bout in San Francisco. Kentucky Sunday baseball bill debated. Abbatticchio to retire to La Trobe, Pennsylvania. Minor leaguers to drop toward majors. Oakland track to be built on Inglesida grounds. Vanderbilt may race horses in France. 4-year-olds and 3-year-olds noted. Women’s automobiles discussed as curious novelty at Paris show.
Bateman Not Fully Well After Des Moines Injury
MILWAUKEE Wis January 10 Special to Sum Frank Trempth outfielder for the White Sox signed contract. Word from Texan Bateman at his home in Mesquite Texas says he was stabbed by Charlie Dexter in Des Moines after the season. He was expected to recover fully but remains weak and hopes to regain strength by spring.
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Wis
Frank Trempbith
Royal Outielder
White Sox
Quate Bateman
Cleveland
Sen
Tex
Bateman
Charlie Dexter
Fracua
Des Moines
Scientific Baseball Teachings On Fielding And Strategy
A veteran coach discusses how to play each position with care and anticipation. He stresses preplan plays, avoid wasted throws, and key signals between pitcher and defense to prevent errors and improve outcomes. The article highlights the pitcher as central and urges focus on runners, batters, and field positioning.
Corbett in Shaw drama sparks New York buzz
Indiana player Corbett shines as a swift actor in Bernard Shaw’s Cashel Byron's Profession. Critics praise his work, predicting bigger feats in two weeks as he faces rival roles in New York. The dialogue about science and boxing adds sharp, witty exchanges. Grand Rapids boxers also feature in season notes with top rushers listed.
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Jim Corbett
Bernard Shaw
Cashel Byron
Jim
New Haven
Litte Ruluito
New York
Hard Hitter Jeffries Stays Best Yet Never Knocks Out
In a Los Angeles report from January six, Young Corbett discusses Jeffries and rivals. He names McCoy Fitzsimmons and McGovern as dangerous punchers, praises Bernstein’s cleverness, and notes Jeffries lacks a single knockout punch though his speed and power overwhelm opponents like Munroe and Rubin. Corbett predicts future bouts and comments on ring strategy and aging fighters.
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Jack Munroe
Jack
Munroe
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Jem
Corbett
Jeff Fart
Kid’ McCoy
Terry MacGovern
Fitzsimmone
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Indians Beat the Suckers at Auditorium Showdown
The Indians topped Danville in a fiercely fought 5 to 4 contest. McGilvrey Campbell and Jean anchored the defense while Harper delivered a marvelous effort to hold the Buckers. Hardy and Mullen also stood out on D, and the final gong secured the home win.
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Mullen
Welterweights Matched For Next Monday Night Show
Duffy and Fitzpatrick set for January 16 at the Indianapolis Auditorium. Marlin Duffy and Jack Dougherty of Milwaukee join a 145 pound bout, with Dougherty having posted 31,000 to back his claim. Also featuring Cullen versus Hideparks in a strong card.
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Marlin Duffy
Jack Dougherty
Milwauker
Duffy
Dick Fitzpatrick
Dougherty
Jack Cullen
Hideparks
Loulaville
Billy Gilbert Talks Of One Triple Play In Giants Memoir
Billy Gilbert recalls a decisive triple play against the Reds in Cincinnati on September 18, 1903, detailing his dive, the ball tracking, and a sequence that ended with Seymour out at home, Donlin at third, and Bresnahan backing up. He also recalls a second near-triple play against St. Louis at Peto grounds, highlighting Bresnahan, Warner, and a runner at the plate.
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