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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1901
Page
8
Cincinnati's Commercial Tribune reports John T Brush may quit baseball this season amid sickening costs and weak attendance if a new grandstand and high player prices deter him. The piece notes league turmoil with Rogers and Hart criticizing schedules and the American League attracting stars, while Brush resists underlings speak and fans await a likely upheaval.
In New Orleans and across the American turf many outlawed jockeys expect reinstatement as good riders leave for England and abroad. The central issue for racing authorities is how to punish the crooked jockeys while balancing the influx of skilled riders.
Ahimbelt expresses support for a ten club league and vows a strong push at the St Paul gathering. He aims to recruit Indianapolis and Louisville while keeping Denver and Pueblo affiliates, noting Denver and Colorado Springs as strong markets and predicting profits despite a possible jump.
Indianapolis horsemen bought and sold well at the Lackey sale in Cambridge City Indiana on March 14. Notable transfers included Golden Rod a harness gelding to Ino Steel of New York for 1200 dollars Nellie Goldstone trotter 226 to Wm Knode Indianapolis and Trox sold for 550 to W A Evans Fowler Indiana. Horsemen from surrounding states attended the auction.
George H. Ketcham of Toledo says Crescens will start in every race he is eligible for on the Grand circuit after the Toledo meet. This includes the Hartford match as part of his schedule, with Crescens set to oppose strong contenders.
Half price remnants and factory ends offered on a wide range of goods. Damaged toilet soap 8c and various textiles priced from 3c to 49c per yard, including damask tablecloths, bed spreads, sheets, and cloaks, plus 2% by 2% yard Lockwood sheets and Towering factory ends at deep cuts.
New York March 14 Harry Vardon world golf champion will not spend next year here as announced but may fly to participate in open championships. Detroit manager Stallings says if he lands the man he will play with 18 men this season to save others for later. He is not afraid of the unlucky 13.
New York papers mourn ex President Harrison with tributes emphasizing his patriotism, wartime service, and calm leadership. Washington journals laud his independence and public virtue while Chicago and London outlets praise his integrity and lasting influence on American governance.
Robert Fitzsimmons predicts Terry McGovern will beat Oscar Gardner in their bout. He says Gardner has no chance unless a lucky early punch lands, and Sullivan stood little chance against McGovern.
The former lightweight contender Doc OConnell at the Boston Athletic Club is described as hopelessly insane. Once backed to challenge any lightweight, a 1892 San Francisco bout with George Dawson ended after twenty rounds leaving him near death.
Captain Sam Brown of Pittsburg offered 25000 dollars for Garry Hermann the favorite in the American derby but the bid was refused. It is said a later bid of 30000 dollars will buy him.
Al Rabe and Carl Rassfield aim to cross horns with any two Salvators bowlers on Friday night. Rassfield teams with Stone Palace five for the event.
The mayor announced no more boxing permits will be issued in Cincinnati, after recent matches were found not to be on the level.
It is said Harry L. Taylor, attorney for the Players Protective Association, will receive 1200 dollars for his services, according to the report.
Jack Glasscock to manage the Minneapolis club and play first base as rumors spread. W W Naughton of the New York Journal asserts domestic wrestlers are best after Pons’ defeat by Little in Montreal, amid hard times for the sport's controversial “Terrible Turks.”
The Independent bowling league season closed Wednesday with Lawtons and Marotts tied for the championship. The Marotts swept three straight from the Meteors in tight matches, while the Lawtons won two of the three games. The Ramblers moved past the Prospects by taking two games.
The games in the South-side league produced no change in the percentage standings. Referencing entries like Salvators, Night Owls, Germanians, Stone Palaces, Meridians and Apollos, the text notes scattered scores and chaotic fragments indicating no shift in rankings.
A blaze in a Brooklyn tenement at 270 Atlantic Ave killed three people including 70 year old Mary Madden and 12 year old George Rontio. A woman burned, and two others jumped to death as firemen conducted rescues. several residents suffered serious injuries amid panic among two families.
A bakery on the building’s first floor filled with smoke awoke occupants who fled via ladders and fire escapes. Mrs Madden jumped to her death, while Mrs Rontto and her son George perished as flames surrounded their third floor room amid rescues by brave firemen.
At the New York academy of science on a Wednesday afternoon M R Hutchison demonstrated an electrical device for the deaf to hear. Doctors witnessed the sensation with Dr McKernan presiding. A young girl reportedly improved enough to hear without the apparatus later, as the telephone like device stimulates the aural nerve with electricity.
The venerable priest of the Indianapolis diocese Rev. J. B. Unverzagt died Wednesday in the Alexandrian hospital in St. Louis and will be buried in Indianapolis.
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