Advice to aspiring sports editor stalls by classics and math
A Bloomington journalism student asks for collateral reading to become a sporting editor. The reply mocks chasing fame, urges classic knowledge of Napoleon Caesar Hannibal and Battling Nelson, and recommends studying conic sections, economics, and boxing interviews for real preparation.
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Indiana Univrsity School of Journalism
Bloomington
Sembower
BH. T. C
Napoleon
Julius Caesar
Hannibal
Dukes of Wellington
Battling Nelson
Jerry Murphy
Ad Wolgast
Jim Jeffries
Qaily
Jeffries
Jeff
Ty Cobbs
Hans Wagners
Walter Savage Landor
Chaos in Johnson Camp Before Jeffries Fight
The Johnson camp swirls with management quarrels and court order dodges as Jeffries nears peak shape. Corbett says Jeffries will stay sharp while Johnson obsesses over money and gate receipts, unsure of training and strategy two weeks from fight night.
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Jeffries
Johnson
Bob Armstrong
Farmer Burns
Jeffries Camp
Billy Delaney
Corbett
Jeffries Training Camp Show Draws 12000 Tickets
Promoter Jack Gleason reports strong advance for a Chicago area event at Rowardennan California. He notes orders from Jim Corbett for 20 ringside seats and Bill Gibson for 100, with daily inquiries from across the map. He jokes about a band-led surprise and admits mispricing ringside seats at fifty dollars as higher-priced seats sell faster.
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Jeffries
Rowardennan
Cal
Jack Gleason
Jim Corbett
Bill Gibson
Indianapolis
Johnsons
Jeffries Camp Turmoil Rumors Stir Training Followers
Reports from Row Ardennan Cal on June 7 say Jeffries in strong shape near his prime. His camp humorously mocks chaos in Johnson's camp as associates note diversions like fishing trips and other amusements.
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Hy Tad
Jeffries
Rowardennan
Cal
Johnson
Advice on writing careers and professional ethics
The passage mocks editors and sports writers while urging practical paths. It contrasts Turkish towels and fine arts with logic, notes readers like H T C, and warns against vanity in journalism. It encourages choosing a respectable trade if writing fails to yield a steady job.
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Bloomington
Macauley
Baxter
Lord Thomas Babington
Operation on Howley Planned at Methodist Hospital
Dr. Kiser said catcher Dan Howley would undergo a not serious operation at Methodist hospital planned for Tuesday afternoon. He stated the procedure would allow a speedy recovery.
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Catcher Dan Howley
Howley
Methodist Hospital
Pitcher Sutton Sold to San Francisco Sox
The Chicago White Sox announce the sale of pitcher Sutton to San Francisco on June 7. The transaction transfers pitching duties and impacts both clubs’ rosters.
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Lit
Chicago White Sox
Sutton
San Francisco
Braun Pitches 21 Inning Victory After Mother's Death
Sheboygan pitcher Charles Braun threw a 21 inning game in the Lake Shore league winning 2 to 1. He reportedly pitched shortly after learning of his mother's death and left her deathbed to reach the park, as no other pitcher could be reached.
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Sheboygan
Charles Braun
Braun
O'Brien Not Named to Succeed Fogel at Club
Milwaukee June 7 Horace Fogel denies plans to resign as president of the club and says there is no basis for a transfer. Joseph O'Brien, former president of the American association, says he has not been approached and sees no reason for Fogel to be relieved of management.
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Horace Fogel
Joseph O'Brien
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Fogel
Joe Morris Wins Derby at Latonia
Joe Morris riding the purple jacket of R H Anderson won the Latonia derby in a handy fashion before a large crowd at Kenton. Boola Boola, under T Rice, finished third after a contested ride. Camden’s Donau placed second as Donau tired late, with 127 pounds showing its effect.
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Joe Morris
R. H. Anderson
Latonia
Kenton
Boola Boola
J. XN
Camden
Versailles
T. Rice
Mr. Camden
Donau
Herbert
Tuesday's Games Across Three Leagues
In the American Association St Paul visits Toledo and Kansas City visits Columbus. Milwaukee plays Louisville, Minneapolis at Indianapolis. In the National League Cincinnati travels to Brooklyn and Pittsburgh to Boston. Chicago meets Philadelphia and St Louis faces New York. The American League features Washington at Detroit Philadelphia at Cleveland and New York at St Louis with Boston at Chicago. In the Central League South Bend visits Wheeling and Grand Rapids goes to Zanesville with Ft Wayne at Evansville and Dayton at Terre Haute.
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Weer
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National League
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New York Wee Eereseeens
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Boston
Cleveland
Washington
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New York
Detroit
Central League
South Bend
Wheeling
Grand Rapids
Zanesville
Ft. Wayne
Evansville
Dayton
Terre Haute
Lousvlle
Cammabus
Philadelpta- Pleveland
Newark
Terra Haute
Baseball Scores Across Leagues and Cities
Milwaukee 2 Louisville 1 Toledo 3 St Paul Kansas City 6 Cambridge 4 Indianapolis 5 Minneapolis 3 Cincinnati 1 Brooklyn 0 Philadelphia 12 Chicago 2 Pittsburgh Boston rain New York 3 St Louis 1 Philadelphia Cleveland rain Chicago 1 Boston 0 Newark 2 St Louis 1 Detroit 4 Washington 1 South Bend 2 Wheeling 0 Fort Wayne 0 Evansville 3 Terra Haute 6 Dayton 3 Grand Rapids 4 Zanesville 4
Driscoll Cancels Bout With Attell in Colma
British featherweight champion Jem Driscoll cancels his July 2 title bout with Abe Attell in Colma due to illness after contracting malaria while training in New York. He sails for England today as complications threaten further ring activity for months.
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Jem Driscoll
England
Abe Attell
Colma
Driscoll
Spitball Cheney Shuts Down Millers In Indianapolis Win
Larry Cheney dominated the Millers with a spitting fastball and controlled curve as Indianapolis rallied for a 5 to 2 victory at Washington Park. Patterson started for Minneapolis before Jake Thielman closed out the eighth. strong team hustle and timely bunting fueled the Tribe’s offense.
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Minneapolis
Larry Cheney
Washington Park
Millers
Tribe
Cheney
Roy Patterson
Mr. Patterson
Jake Thielman
Jake
Larry Boy
New Members Joined Marion County Fish and Game Association
The Marion County Fish and Game Protective Association met in the statehouse at night and reported 80 000 smallmouth bass now available for stocking local streams from Allisonville and Riverside park hatcheries. Since last week Riverside park has added over 30 000 fish and Allisonville about 50 000 have been propagated. Eighteen new members were inducted, including Richard H. Tuttle L I Lodge Horace A Comstock J T Judd Baron W Barge F R Hooker C H Thomas Roy C Sturm Philip Ferniding Ernest Ff Karch George W Killinger Dr George A Rowe William Thiele Harry Pfolygraf B F Howard Oscar Koster Gustav W Kevers.
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Statehouse
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Riverside Park
Marion County
Richard H. Tuttle
L. I. Lodge
Horace A. Comstock
J. T. Judd
Baron W. Barge
F. R. Hooker
C. H. Thomas
Roy C. Sturm
Philip Ferniding
Ernest Ff. Karch
George W. Killinger
George A. Rowe
William Thiele
Harry Pfolygraf
B. F Howard
Oscar Koster
Gustav W. Kevers
Amateur Gossips and Local Baseball Open Dates
Amateur notices show Mapletons seeking a Sunday game with fast teams in city. Indianapolis Club seeks open dates June 12 and July 3 or 4 for out of town foes. Edward G Cole seeks contact for actress at 2110 Applegate or Prospect 42. Loyal Americans beat Oakland 5 to 2 in ten innings. Hawkins struck out 20, three hits allowed. Lawrence Grays routed Company G 15 to 4 with strong battery Michaelis and Walls smith. Shelbyville Ramblers announce open dates June 19 and 26 for state games abroad. H Keeling seeks good pitcher with references. Sun Hustlers undefeated. seek fast 14–15 year old city or state teams. Mike Cohen to contact Sun office. Sun Hustlers vs M I Youngsters 12-inning clash. batteries Sun Diggins and Cangany vs YY M L Skinny Griffen and Glaze.
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Edward G. Cole
Applegate Street
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Hawkins
H. 8
Keeling
Shelbyville
Ind
Sun Hustlers
Mike Cohen
Sun Office
M. I
Riverside Diamond No
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Diggins
Cangany
M. L
Fisher Objects to Mobile Trip Over Weather Fear
Johnny Fisher opposes a move to Mobile citing fear of southern weather and requests to be with Bill Phillips in Wheeling for support.
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Johnny Fisher
Mobile
Bill Phillips
Wheeling
Few Good Youngsters In A A This Season
George Huff, Illinois athletic director and Cubs scout, is in Indianapolis at Mt. Jackson baths for rheumatism. He will watch Hardgrove while here and says the American Association lacks promising youngsters suitable for fast play this year.
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Huff
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Johnson cuts ties with Nolan as adviser and manager
San Francisco dispatch reports Jack Johnson ending his association with Billy Nolan. Johnson plans to train alone, noting Nolan will return to his ranch. Billy Delavey expected soon to advise on training while discussions over Rickard as referee and Little's claims of forfeited money and 25 percent share continue to loom.
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San Francisco
Cal
Jack Johnson
Billy Nolan
Nelzo
Johnson
Little
Jeffries
Littie
Loughrey Draws With Burns After 15 Rounds
In Baltimore last night at the Gaiety Athletic Club Frank Loughrey of Philadelphia and Soldier Burns of Baltimore battled through 15 rounds to a draw. Loughrey pressed the action but often missed powerfully while Burns remained steady and fresh throughout.
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Frank Loughrey
Philadelphia
Soldier Burns
Gaiety Athletic Club
Loughrey
Burns
Slagle Pledges Help For Colonels Rise
Walter Slagle writes he is well satisfied at Louisville and will aid the Colonels to climb. He says he has never been in better condition this spring and claims Indianapolis did him wrong this season.
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Slagle
Walter Slagle
Louisville
Indianapolis
The Millers and A A Pennant Talk In Washington Park
The narrative covers a Millers series wrap with players like Mike Kelley and Joe Cantillon critiquing team performance and pennant prospects. It contrasts American Association speed with the big leagues, highlights Jimmy Williams and Altizer in key plays, and notes President Chivington observing the game amid weather effects on the league.
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Millers
Mike Kelley
Apostles
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