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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1904
Page
10
Tensions mount as Youns Corbett and Britt Incise clash over terms for a March 25 bout in this city. Disputes over weight, purse shares, and refereeing have sown distrust among fans and promoters, with changes to the agreement fueling uncertainty about the match prospects.
Marion defeats Indianapolis in a fast game with key goals by McGilvray and Pierce. McGilvray scores twice while Pierce adds a third period tally as Marion edges the Indians. Referee Wallen officiated with a moderate crowd in attendance.
Western Polo League standings show Marion, Indianapolis, Muncie, and Richmond leading with wins and losses. Central League lists Fort Wayne, Lafayette, Kokomo, Danville, and Terre Haute with current records. Western and Central schedule highlights include Muncie at Elwood and Richmond at Andersen, plus Kokomo at Terre Haute and Logansport at Lafayette.
The New York bicycle show at Madison Square Garden unveiled 1904 models featuring cushion front forks, cushion frames, pneumatic tires, two speed gears, and coaster brakes. The diamond frame remains standard, ladies drop frames persist, and lighter hi-xed materials reduce weight. Gold bronze finishes attract buyers as demand rises for affordable machines, with many retailing near 325 dollars and $10 machines drawing strong interest.
A fragmented catalog itemizes hair pins, toothpicks, Cocoanut oil horn, cakes, soaps and medicated preparations. It mentions basements, packing materials, toilet paper, coffee varieties and tea, with assorted brands and price hints scattered through the list.
Boys and girls fashion note with odd terms and prices. Confusing OCR text mentions cheater serges movelties naw checks and an amount 616.00. Reads like a catalog snippet or ad with unclear items and a city reference.
Charles Buser and Charles Allison, football teammates, attempted a biblical forty day fast. Starting Sunday, they skipped meals with family support and endured four days naked to test self discipline. On Thursday they ended the fast at Shortridge after losing about 15 pounds each.
A chaotic scene surrounds Tim Keefe after a surprising home run off John Clarkson in Boston. Players from both clubs reacted loudly as Keefe followed with aggressive play and a tense late-inning moment before the next day’s travel and team routines.
March IR M. Rumor says Sir Thomas Tinton will sail to meet a challenger for the America's Cup under the New York yacht club rules. The Trish Junight visited New York with no further inquiry, and a committee has not released the letter. members expect a challenge from overseas soon.
Professor Benton of Shortridge announces that a D rule will be enforced for all track and athletics. Students in football baseball or other activities must maintain top classroom standards. The rule will be enforced in writing and pupils are believed to take it seriously. Also ad for Jardiniere pedestal wares at Charles Hartman price cut.
A chaotic racing and sports roundup covers Turk Lucien Lyne as a free rider at Memptas meet, Hubo Wachell forgiven by Achirtiis, and Metheaney Poll Israelite out of Metropolitan handicap. Harvard Yale football stakes Nev season, Jake Heckiey to kick, Clarkson and Bowman team up. McGovern backs Young Mornete, Shimmy Brite, and Kil Mevoe. Chicago White Sox claim Eastern stables head to Ten ning, Jack Muntee defeats Gus Rubia in half mile dash, Leever in a mineral entigglement. Claude eyeing a world record in four-mile event at Frisco, Gravesenit workouts for McChemmey. Kid McCay victim of assault in New York. Chacks and Vinerine racing notes, Kil Mevoe stake, Hol Pitgedaemens excluded. Renae PVlbes, Kid’s race, Homel blacks, Relran, Binoy ON, A Wo boy, Drake, Ruth Wigrins. Japanese wrestling fame noted. National League releases Ed Poole and Billy Bergen to Brooklyn Jam. Ascot upset with no favorites. bookies guard coin during loading. Barney Oldfield targets world one-mile auto record from Vanderbilt. Jimmy Britt and Young Corbett feud publicly before their March 35 bout. Farrell of New York Americans says league openings dates to be resolved. Western Golf Association open at One Kent Country Club Grand Mantis. amateur at Exmoor, Highland Park. Boluaville touts Dolan of the Reds.
An old style grocery advertisement touts Court Linune Grocery Co. as a big single-head chain. It claims daily cash sales, high business volume, and the ability to undersell market prices by a large margin. The copy emphasizes pricing through repeated assurances of low-cost selling.
Local market ad lists fresh baked buns at hand for Saturday and Kingan brand choice cuts at low price tomorrow. Also notes fresh leaf lettuce and other produce available.
In a New York Americans note veteran catcher Am d Metinire confirms this will be his final season. He has spent about two decades in the game and parts of his career in Rumeae are cited as a long tenure ending with this year.
In the Commercial league on Thursday Pettis ram Wok won three straight from the Whens The Trollables forfeited three to the Laurier The Burforda took two from the Kingans Kahns defeated the Marotts News team beat the Dagise in three games Each line notes a team result with minimal context without additional details.
Arkansas City report says on Wednesday at the Arkansas club a high stake whist match brought in $30,000 as John J Ryan and Curtis Gunn, partners, held a late lead over rivals Santos and Mulligan with the game ending around 10:00.
At officials’ request the Kid McCoy versus Henri J. Placke match has been moved from April 1 to April. The delay gives both fighters extra training time while Placke, the Dutch boxer, needs to slim down and prepare for the standard bout.
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