This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1905
Page
7
The Williamsport outlaw league pursues Hallman the second baseman amid talks of shifting stars like Hultman and Lush. Williamsport reportedly outbid Philadelphia for pitchers and nabbed players from Cubs and Reds connections, signaling a dramatic shift from major league paths to the outlaw circuit.
The article argues that women in athletics face challenges matching male teams in some sports. It cites basketball and track as areas where girls focus on individual glory, hindering team play and overall success. Coaches note women are harder to coach and prone to self focus rather than cooperative strategy.
Special to the Sun reports Henry Ford plans a Florida visit after auto show rush to test a new high speed car. Ford aims for two miles in a minute with 120 mph potential, powered by a crank shaft mishap during initial start at the garage. Ford hopes to race at Ormond Beach in March, with A A A sanction and official observers likely present.
Special to the Bun Arkansas Hot Springs March 2 ball players recently found a curtain spring near the batting eye that boosts hitters. Players like Moora Buelow McGraw and McGuire bottle portions and head to forums during the season. Pitchers have stepped up practice as Bil Clarke debuts with Princeton and Jim McGuire sports a neat uniform.
Harvard field staff, led by Capt Randall and coaches Chesbro and Kesler, expect a strong season with two vacancies filled by signaled returnees. The Crimson plans a bold run to topple Princeton Tigers, counting on Coburn and other veterans to deliver a champion campaign.
Chicago report says Tomah Mowatt wired Battling Nelson to meet in a 10 pound fight to decide the stakes in a wide $6,000 bet. Mowatt, described as stocky, issues the challenge for a finish bout as special to the Bum.
A busy stockyard event drew strong turnout led by prominent visitor Jonn Lackey of Cambridge Day while Axdelight sold for 3200. Numerous consignments listed buyers, including Wabash and Delphi, as horses like Robert W. and Zelda Cameron changed hands for amounts ranging up to 355 dollars, with fashionably dressed women filling the pavilion and the sale likened to a show.
Wednesday Night's Scores list Marion leading with 9 while Indianapolis has 4 and Lafayette 11. Fort Wayne and Anderson each have 6 points. Thursday games feature Anderson at Danville, Kokomo at Logansport, Marion at Indianapolis.
Michigan announces most of its 196 football slate with openings for two big games. The Illinois game on November 1 and the Chicago Michigan clash on Thanksgiving remain undecided. The tentative schedule includes Oct 4 Oklahoma, Oct 7 California, Oct 11 Albion, Nov 11 Ohio State, Nov 18 Wisconsin, plus other campus events.
Marion defeats the Indians 7 to 4 as Oil Workers dominate play. McGilvray scores three for Marion, with notable goaltending by Harper. Injuries thin the Indians lineup after Houghton and Words swap centers. Referee Moran oversees a physical contest with 500 in attendance.
Johnny Corbett, former champion, plans to manage Young Corbett again if the youngster keeps a wire promise. He believes strong training can unlock a future in boxing and recalls how he helped build the boy's early confidence before their split.
The report notes Marion's Thursday night appearance at the Auditorium with the Indians likely to outplay the Ol Workers. Lafayette impressed on Wednesday defeating Fort Wayne Inio camp 1 to 1, Gaylit starred on rushes with Warner aiding, and Wiley provided strength for the Sycamores while Kokomo’s Cusick clashed with Referee Starkie over a disallowed goal. Anderson blanked Kokomo 5 to 0, with Mattory's goaltending highlighted.
In a Hot Springs letter John J Mettraw Giants manager says 1905 rules and methods will mirror the 1904 champions He predicts Donlin as a top bat and Bresnahan sharing catching duties He expects a stronger nine with Donlin in center and Bresnahan at times He foresees tough battles with Chicago Pittsburgh and Cincinnati and notes Philadelphia and Boston may be ticklish early in the season
Johnny Fisher, the recalcitrant pitcher for Indianapolis, refuses to play without a salary raise. He has been offered $175 a month but demands $250. Manager Barrow, who arrived in Indianapolis, will try to win back the players by offering more pay and training in a new park. Several players including Thoney, Schwartz, Swander, Newlin, Fleher and Hoghever have fallen out of favor and Barrow expects to settle the issues before the season. Hoglav plans to trade Hogrever as he deems him too slow for 1905.
In Grand Rapids on March 2 Johnny Sullivan defeated sparring partner Texas Jim McCormick in a staged exhibition bout. The night featured a sleepy crowd and a quick finish with Sullivan landing decisive blows.
Corbett reflects after a bout with Nelson detailing a ninth round swing that landed on his chin. He admits fatigue and a ready mindset for a possible third fight. A bankmaker holds his marker for 41,500 as he contemplates future earnings and rival challenges. Nelson says Britt arranged money for a meeting and invites Jimmy to stake his claim and enter the ring.
Special to the Run. Lew McAllister the backstop and University of Michigan baseball coach signed the contract forwarded by George Stallings. The letter from Stallings explains New York withdrawing its claim on McAllister and Cleveland releasing him to his old club. This change allows McAllister to remain at Ann Arbor through April and most of May, giving him a real chance to demonstrate his coaching ability while maintaining access to Detroit when needed.
A leading skating trainer hails John Johnson of Minneapolis as the greatest skater. Johnson allegedly ran a quarter mile in 3 seconds from a standing start on mud ice. He is said to have completed three quarters of a mile in 9.7 seconds on circular track. Claims include 155.7 yards per second in a quarter and a note of 109 yards in 45 seconds from Mitchellopolis.
In a fast paced bout Seffries and Fitzsimmons clash as U Fitz maintains pressure while Jef backs away. They trade blows with clinches and body shots, culminating in a sequence where Fitz lands a neck strike and a left to the chest before Fitz is forced to the mat.
Jim Hart tells a young aspirant to pursue third base while George Stallings suggests first base. Both see scarce third basemen with few examples like Abe Wood who played first in the Eastern league last season.
The article tracks player moves and signings across teams from Erie to Meriden and Denver. It mentions Ajax Pearson’s contract, new pitchers Ray and Gardner, Connie Mack’s farm picks, and a Southbound schedule for several stars. It also notes a life insurer report on auto deaths and various boxing, wrestling, and horse racing tidbits with multiple named individuals and places.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.