The Prize Ring as a Training School in 1905 Hoosier Notes
Historical 1905 roster fragment shows Hoosier manager Ed Barrow assembling players across catcher, pitcher, infielder and outfield positions. Team batting averages and fielding totals are listed alongside multiple clubs including Saints and Mud Hens, with details on managers, catchers, pitchers, infielders, and outfielders, highlighting early 20th century training squads and organizational depth.
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Chappel
N.Y
Chicette
Greyer
Ateller
Freeman
Lu A. An
Elton
Fox
Th Ta
Adi Greminger
A. Alt
Osler
Adi Cheatwood
Fleming
Graham
Util
Way
Schurnwater
la Outhfield
McNichols
Will Make Bid For Turf Honors At Louisville
Ed Alves plans a strong eastern turf bid this year under Lon Hellow with a lineup led by McChord the Golem-Addle Men. The stable includes 1-year-olds Myron and Descuento as well as several foals and fillies, aiming to build a reputation after a solid previous season.
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Louisville
Ed Alves
Lon Hellow
McChord
Syeerold
Alvey
Saulsbury
Applegate
Cork
Canog tub officers elected in annual vote
Bobby Tyndall won the annual Canog tub officers election held on Wednesday, defeating the independent slate led by Robert Tyndall who became president. Karl Krauss was named vice-president, Robert Smith treasurer, and Louis Schaeffer M W Pickett Henry Palmer Ed Beachman Roy H Jarrett Ned Jones named directors. An amendment to raise club capital stock to 10000 dollars was approved, authorizing 40 shares of fully paid nonassessable stock at 52 dollars per share.
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Canog Tub
Robert Tyndall
Karl Q. Krauss
Robert Smith
Louis Schaeffer
M. W. Pickett
Henry Palmer
Ed Beachman
Roy H. Jarrett
Ned Jones
Central League Polo Standings and Night Scores
Central League polo standings show Danville Lafayette Marlons Indiapolis and Anderson with varying win loss records. Wednesday results list Terre Haute Lafayette and Kokomo scoring. Thursday schedule includes Terre Haute at Danville Fort Wayne at Logansport and Kokomo at Indianapolis.
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Marlons
Indiapolis
Anderson
Kukomo
Logangp'rt
Fo Wayne
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Kokomo
Fort Wayne
Logansport
Indianapolis
Tigers Slip Past Lafayette as Indians Beat Kilmer
Kokuma visits the Auditorium Thursday as the Tigers struggle against Indianapolis. Lafayette faltered on Wednesday, losing 7 to 3 to the Indiana team. Warner and Gavitt battled. Devin and Wiley led Sycus scoring. Kokuma fell to Marion. Lewis and McGilvray showed promise amid a rough game. Indiana now edges toward third place.
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Tod
Lewis
McGilvray
Big New York Fights Plan Recruits for Jeffries Sharkey
Fight plans list several card matchups at Coney Island and Madison Square Garden. Events include Sharkey-Rublin at Coney Island and Jeffries Carbett at Coney Island with large purses and multiple bouts across major venues. Multiple promoters and venues such as Madison Square and Broadway are noted for 1900 era boxing plans.
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Coney Island
Effries
Mansixon Square
Harkey
Lena
Ilesimmons
Madison Sq
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Sharkey-McCoy
Leno
Jeffries-Carbett
Brue-McGovern
Madison Square
Sharkey-Fiizsimmons
Coney Ja
McGovern-Dixon
Broadway
Choynski-McCoy
Stolen five-karat diamond ring reported in Avenue theater
Robert Fitzsimmons told Louisville detectives that a five-karat diamond ring valued at two dollars was taken from his dressing room at the Avenue theater on Wednesday night.
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Fitz
Louisville
Robert Fitzsimmans
Wiliam J. Bullivan
Avenue Theater
Duffy Gains Decision In Clever Vicious Bout At Auditorium
Marlin Duffy defeated Dick Fitzpatrick by decision after a hard fought ten round bout. Duffy used reach and power to control early rounds while Fitzpatrick rallied in the later rounds. Referee Ryan ruled Duffy the winner amid crowd belief the effort was strong but that Fitzpatrick’s aggression made the ending controversial.
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Dick Fitzpatrick
Ryan
Duffy
Ef Duffy
Plizpatrick
Firepatrick
Delehs
Fitzpatrick
Fitz
Nix
Diffy
Firzpatrick
Ditts
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Rone
Brnlz
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Jerry Murphy
Sloopytown
Murphy
Sharekey
Kid Lyle
Sharkey
Lyle
Young Bronson
Jimmy Casey
Brennan
M Cormick After Jeff Special to The Bun
Terre Haute Ind March 9 Jim McCormick appearing as courting partner of John Sullivan here this week writes a card offering 25 percent for a fight with Jeffries and questions why Jeffries should challenge for a title by wasting on 4000 or 10 deposit He says he is 2 years of age weighs 175 pounds and is six feet two inches He claims he knocked out Jack Johnson and Sandy Ferguson and that Jeffries blocks meetings with him He was a good little man
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M'Cormick
Jeff
Terre Haute
Ind
Jim McCormick
John &. Sullivan
Jeffries
Jack Johnson
Sandy Ferguson
McCormick
Hoosiers Form Fans Study The Hoosiers
Indianapolis fans study the Hoosiers season prospects noting recent pennant losses, strengthened lineup with several good players, manager Barrow’s leadership, and aims to land a star. Teams like St Paul Columbus and Acquisiter loom as threats with capable rosters, while Kelley and Lexto r are highlighted as key figures and potential managers.
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Hoosiers
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de Hianapolis
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Watt
See
Kans City
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Columbus
Cleveland
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Mike Kelley
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Iid
Kelley
Kid Boxer and Bughouse Watch Thief Tale
A wrestling box story ties a veteran ball player nicknamed the Kid to a Philadelphia boxing outing gone wrong. A friend warned of a thief stealing a silver watch during the ruckus, leading to police intervention and a dramatic chase. In Cleveland, Elmer Fick, a ballplayer, clashes with a goat during a humorous misadventure, ending with bruises and the goat restrained.
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Ski Cieiwen
Philadelphia
Caniten
White
Gleason
Grease
Barry
Harry
Marhelst
Serend Hayes
Xia
Reunt
Elmer Coves
Cleveland
Umpire Tales From the North Western League
A veteran umpire recalls a rough season in the Pretfle North western League. An old friend named Figgermeyer tried umpiring, ignored warnings, and faced taunts. A fellow in Butte struck him with a brick, breaking his drum, prompting questions about safety and perseverance in the role.
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Vere
Mory
Reck Sharp
Figgermeyer
Aniecind
Gandhy
Bok Asain
Butte
House Is Acquitted in Gressley Killing Trial
Fort Wayne ind March 9 The jury acquitted Fred House on the charge of killing Jacob Gressley after a political row last October in Monreaville.
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House
Bcripps-M'Bar Press Association
Fort Wayne
Ind
Fred House
Jacob Gressley
Greasley
Monreaville
Corbett Gossip and the Fight Game's Uncertain Next
A column notes how former fighters often pivot to new careers after boxing. It recalls Sammy Kelley’s European campaigns and his role in promoting Shafer and Hoppe, then laments the sport’s decline, noting featherweights and a looming debate over boxing’s future and public sanctioning.
Sporting of All Sorts From a Bustling Sporting Page
Cleveland top scorer Sheristep Turner leads a crowded report of racing and boxing notes. Mentions include Jack Doyle signing with Portland, Michigan State league attention, Hans Wagner entering racing with Red Fox color purchase, trainer Gen Nadimer's Austrian pool stable, and upcoming bouts involving Johnny Wille and George Gardner in New Orleans.
Indianayolls Athlete club to stage March heavy weight bout
One of the arranged cards by the Indianayolls Athlete club sets March 3 at the Auditorium. Willie Fltegerald and Gus Gardner meet in a ten round bout with weigh in at 3 pm. Both are top heavy weight contenders and veterans. the match draws attention as a potential title contention for Joe Gano. Gardner and Fitzgerald are popular here after Fitzgerald defeated Otto Sieoff in the seventh round.
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Gus Gardner
Pitagerald
Gardner
Joe Gano
Pitzgerald
Athletic Association
Clleg
Snedianapolis
Pitegerald
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Puneshmant
Two Children Killed in Mine Collapse Near Jackson Ky
A fatal incident at the Phillips goal mine on Frogen Creek near Jackson left two children dead when collapsing slate trapped a boy and girl from the widow Carpenter household as others fled. The event occurred as children played near an abandoned section of the mine.
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Asbouiatiom
Jackson
Phillips Goal
Frogen Creek
Death by Own Action Ends Henry M Rich’s Struggles
Chicago March 9 A financial strafe drove Henry M Rich of the Ecripps Mead Pro s Association to take his own life. The millinery store he ran burned last November. He left a widow and three children.
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H. M. Rich
Ecripps-Mead Pros Association
Chicago
Upton Henry M. Rich
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