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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1901
Page
8
In Louisville on March 6 Tommy Ryan won a decision over Tommy West after 17 brutal rounds of a proposed 20. The bout drew gasps as West bled heavily and fainted briefly, with spectators sickened by the gore in a slaughter pen like arena. West's seconds quit as the dark crimson corners showed the toll.
Ryan's opponent West suffers severe facial injuries as both fighters exchange blows through 17 rounds. West bleeds from two head wounds and a split lip as Ryan maintains relentless attack. West ends groggy and nearly fainting with a broken wrist, unable to see clearly.
The annual meeting next week will decide on extending wheel paths including tow-path and Mersville route. County road repairs and washed clay banks on Thirty fourth street complicate access, Riverside park paths may be developed, and Fall Creek levee from Seave to Central-ave could be improved at low cost for a scenic addition.
The article notes a repeat performance by His Nibs the Kid, setting another record in the ring.
A man who crossed the Brunny Deep planned a long trip but hurried back after his wife filed divorce charges. Needing nerve to face the area again, he remains noted for his unpredictable mind and remarks about returning after a brief outing with his children watching.
In local baseball circles little is happening but two league meetings are set for Thursday and Wednesday in the Western league and Interstate league. Watkins awaits the other clubs move while Indianapolis cranks anticipate landing within a week. Harry B. Stout says Watkins is all wool and a wide yard and can build a good league and team after he lands.
News from New Haven reports A C Newby’s return in about ten days will decide if Newby Oval is used next season. Meanwhile wheelmen question its future as speculation grows around the expected decision. Also in Cincinnati Tommy Corcoran, star shortstop, has twins again three children in total, two boys born Monday to Mrs. Corcoran.
Miss Kaely testifies her own behalf as the senate committee questions the use of straps and punishment at the women’s prison. Supt Sarah Keely defends mild discipline while recounting chapel lashes and guard duties amid ongoing inquiry into board abolition and reform efforts.
Butler girls basketball team of dormitory players defeated the Blues town girls 9 to 1 on Monday. Butler is scheduled to play Purdue later this month and on March 17 the YMCA will compete with a selected team from Butler and a high school.
Kid McCoy sails Tuesday aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse for a rapid trip to Europe. He plans to buy horses in England for his Saratoga farm and will stay about a week there.
On Monday Havana inaugurated a new Spanish baseball court with a $100000 price tag. The bishop blessed the facility as officials hope the sport will replace bullfighting and steer local culture toward baseball.
Louisville news reports Dr. Cheaton operated Tuesday to remove Australian boxer Jimmy Ryan's left eye after a long deteriorating condition from the Hart fight.
Chicago dog fanciers form an association to catch thieves while Koch and Quinn retire from baseball. Jno Brush travels to Cincinnati to close a grandstand deal as ball players condemn rush pitches. Chick Stahl moves from Boston to Fort Wayne then McGovern’s stage future stirs talk. Eastern papers rail at magnates over rowdyism and polo debuts at West Point.
In a committee of the whole the general appropriation bill passed with few changes. Mr King chairing the ways and means committee drew laughs by taking a seat near the clerk, directing recognition, and prompting motions with imperious gestures and calls to Whitcomb.
The house approved Kirkman’s bill to punish rape by death or long determinate terms at jury discretion and rushed the measure to the senate. A bill creating a state embalmers board with licensing passed, replacing a health board with no pay. The house also concurred in Louttit’s resolution for electing senators by popular vote.
An advertisement extols Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a constitutional remedy for catarrh, claiming local treatments only provide temporary relief. It argues the medicine cleanses the blood, tackles germs linked to grip bronchitis and consumption, and is safe for children, with growing nationwide and Canadian availability.
The subscriber informs voters in Fifth ward Center township that he will apply to Marion county Board of Commissioners at the April 1901 term for a license to sell intoxicating drinks in quantities under five gallons with on premises drinking. The business is at No 2 Bismarck Ave in a two story frame building southeast part of block 21 Holme s west end addition, Ward 5, Wayne township. He also seeks pool table privileges in the same room.
Voters of the Eleventh ward Center township Indiana plan to apply to Marion county board of commissioners at the April term 191 for a license to sell intoxicating malt and spirituous liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premises drinking privilege. Business is a room facing Capitol Ave Merrill St corner 6311 100 feet on Capitol Ave by 209 feet on Merrill St northwest corner outlet 124 Indianapolis. Owner Harry J Simpson.
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