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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1904
Page
8
In Bloomington Illinois on January 1 a convoy of twelve street vehicles secured by street railway strikers has arrived to bolster the street car company. The machines are in muddy condition and number of 18 passes noted.
Indianapolis won 41 to 5 over Elwood but the crowd showed little enthusiasm. Lyons at halfback fueled the score by slowing Elwood’s defense, with Roberts and Bannon notable at center and goal. The piece lists teams and scores for Western and Central Leagues, noting Richmond at Anderson and Kokomo at Terre Haute among others.
Harry Gill, a renowned athlete and coach, recently retired from active competition with the YMCA. The article chronicles Coag Illinois career highlights, including championships, world-class throws, and coaching stints at Beloit and Illinois, noting his future potential to develop young stars despite a green roster.
John F. Davidson and his sister Mannie Davieson, standout American skaters, set to tour Europe after finishing winter exhibitions. Johnnie Boudson recently set a long distance jump record. the pair leave from Zar St Pace, Minnesota, January 14, bound for Chicago then the East. Their most anticipated engagement is a private appearance before the czar in St Petersburg.
A chaotic roundup notes Marlon’s team winning 9 to 1 over Tom Bostons, boxing chatter ahead with Tatlangpolia vs opponent next Monday, and various boxing and athletic updates. It mentions Corbett training for Britt, Bresnahan naming pitchers, betting receipts in France, and college sports moves. Also covers a Memorial Hospital site decision in Chicago, spitting game in Felwood, and other scattered notes from sports and events.
Chicago police report a Cleveland man, Nark Copely, aged patient, was robbed of fifty dollars by two highwaymen Sunday night just after discharge from Mercy Hospital.
Evansville Indiana reports smallpox breaking out in a new hospital area. A large tent has been erected for patient care and isolation. The partial OCR notes suggest an outbreak and temporary facility setup near the hospital.
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