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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1905
Page
7
Sporting News highlights a forthcoming nationwide speedway event featuring amateur and professional drivers. The article touts Florida as a key venue with strong emphasis on speed, danger, and the harsh conditions of the course that tests car and rider alike.
New York January reports Robert Fitzsimmons, the old master of the prize ring, declares Jeffries the greatest fighter in the world and credits Corbett as the most scientific pugilist. He recounts battles with Sharkey and Dunkhorst, praising Corbett's heady strategy and noting his own hard blows and endurance across 30 years of fights.
A champion describes a brutal bout with Joe Choynski, recounting a devastating right cross that knocked him down and a later solar plexus blow from Jeffries. He credits the solar strike with winning him the championship and reflects on the peril and misadventure of the scene.
Jamesa Jdeftrins said on Monday that efforts to force him into a Johnson bout would fail. He warned that defeat would crown a black champion and urged staying in the wrestling game where he is a big name.
Illustrated billiards note explains striking the one ball slightly to the right top to drive the red ball four to a quarter turn, guiding the shot with a firm aim and controlled follow through.
Special to the Luna Danville reports a hard fought home win over Indianapolis 3 2 ending the visitors streak. Heffernan starred for Danville with key saves as Higgins and Houghton forced drives. Daly Campbell and Murtaugh scored, while Houghton held center and DeVlin and O’Hara shone for Danville in a tense period sequence.
Frank Dutch Wodtke of the Anderson team resigns from the club. Danville travels to the Auditorium for a return engagement tonight. Ft Wayne defeated by hokumm 7 to 8 in a game noted for a Cusick Leyden exchange with players separated afterward. Dickie Pierre joins Ft Wayne with Evans as Richmond amateur. Quakers beat Mima el 4 to 3 in a slow game. Central league seeks Referee Gil Teaple, promising top salary ever offered a ref.
Strang with Giants. Sammy Bhang covered third for the Gronklyn National League team for the past two seasons. He was released by Manager Hanlon on October 1 and assigned to play with the Giants next year. Strang played two seasons with the Giants before being released to the Brooklyns.
In England, belts of solid gold and silver will be awarded to champions across classes for a forthcoming contest. The event, slated for May, is expected to boost the sport and may include participants from America. Competitors include Monahip mater in the 22 pounds and under class, with formal weigh ins and heats listed.
Indignant readers in Milwauker condemn the assault on Tom Andrews, Evening Wisconsin sports editor, who lies seriously injured with teeth knocked out and facial injuries after a fracas sparked by Georgy Lawler. The incident unfolds as witnesses describe a brutal beating and chaotic scene.
Fragmented sports humor piece with characters Brading Bernhard Dennis Jose and Lajoie debating social quirks and game day observations. The dialogue features questions about streetcar etiquette, noise in dining rooms, and a baseball catcher’s etiquette, ending with a maxims-style rule about backing a batter.
The vote tie over the Connecticut league pennant was decided in Bridgeport's favor, placing Springfield second and New Haven third after four protested games involving Tucker of New Haven were dismissed. O'Rourke says he won't claim the pennant won this way.
Especia to the bin Columbus column recounts Selbach detailing bowling techniques for beginners and seasoned players. It covers grip, finger holes, stance, aiming, release, eye alignment, and straight ball versus hook styles with notes on notable bowlers Wolfe Paterson and others.
Special report notes the intercollegiate and scholastic relay races to be held at Krankiin on April 2 with 1000 athletes expected from east and west. Canada will be represented by McGill and Toronto. prominent programs include Chicago Michigan Wisconsin Purdue Iowa Minnesota Notre Dame and Yale Cornell Syracuse Columbia Georgetown Virginia North Carolina West Virginia among others. Pennsylvania opts for April 2 as the more convenient date.
Special to Sun New York details Ralph Rose of the University of Michigan revealing his training approach and physique. He credits no fancy devices, emphasizes upper body strength, chest and shoulder development, and a smooth, controlled shot putting motion. Rose notes no stimulants or coffee, favors wholesome foods, and cites a similar style used by John Finnikin as the other practitioner of his method.
Special to the SGN Memphis January reports Lou Dillon the famed trotting mare analyzed by J Schulte and handler Mitlard Sanders. Sanders discusses severance with owner C K Billings, praises California prospects for Lou Dillon, and asserts Lou Dillon can beat Major Delmar with strong driving.
Alea Geex, matchmaker for the San Francisco A 0, vows Root cannot fight at his club and other cities’ matchmakers back him. Root’s career mistake was backing a fake fight against champion Tommy Ryan in Philadelphia, prompting club doors to close on him.
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