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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1904
Page
8
The article notes Tom Jenkins as the heavyweight boss with several rivals and mentions his recent win over McLeod granting him contention rights. It recalls encounters with notable heavyweights from past tours and hints at others willing to challenge but hesitant to take on the task.
Five clubs including St Paul Kansas City Indianapolis Milwaukee join to form a united front for eight years to resist disruption within the American Association. President Lennon of the St Paul club says the secret agreement will steer the organization for the coming period. Also reported, William R Mannheimer of Chicago died by suicide at Union Station by drinking carbolic acid, found by a policeman.
A Moroccon sultan reportedly refused to fund the St Louis exposition. Commissioner Langerman cites the sultan saying he does not care how the money is used and cannot identify St Louis, urging the president to stop sending letters about the fair.
Amateur polo contest in Indiana is interrupted by rain halting play between Indianapolis and Richmond. Managers Cabon and Kenley dispute the outcome as the game ends without a completion. Reports note Western and Central League standings with nearby city matchups and upcoming schedules.
Amateur polo results and league plans loom amid scattered sports notes. Umpire William Uart and 1910s racing talk mix with Yale track prospects Parsons and a crowded list of players. Oyster suppers, bookmakers, and a Sharkey Munrot fight plan fill a busy agenda as Indiana announces an Interurban baseball circuit with eight clubs.
The Lenchehaun case history appeared on file at the Tobba Merrill company in book form. The Wanapolid Irishmen have sought many mandates for the proceedings and for the counsel in Lynchehaun. It was decided to publish the entire proceedings in The Week In with the title An Irish American victory over Great Britain.
Carl Corper, a prominent Chicago brewer, killed himself Tuesday night amid financial troubles and a prior arrest on January 13 for operating a brewery without a license. The death is linked to his financial strain and legal troubles.
The Commission for the Indiana Industrial School for Girls invites bids by 2 am Monday February 1 14 for construction of five cemeteries? on site five miles west of Albany on the Penrl a Baatere Railway. Detained drawings and applications available at Clarence Marthidate Architect Indiana Trust Building Indianapolis. The Commission may reject any bid. E M INUINSON Secretary.
A Minneapolis bowler, manager of the Elbertier and Johnston alleys, posted a perfect try and recent practice run on the Phi Wolf. Ray Nichols Otto Tosterti and Hamlin are named among top city bowlers who may represent Minneapolis at the national bowling congress.
Milwaukee defendant Fred Herrick faces a $7,300 suit by Mrs. Carrie Bechtel Neahle of Tacoma alleging he gave a note on condition she would not prosecute him for forcibly kissing her.
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