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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1904

Page

11

Indianapolis and Marion Clash In Rough Rugby Night

In a fast, hard fought match Indianapolis trailed Marion who edged them by a narrow margin. Key players McGivray and Pierce shone for Marion while O Hara Bannon and Lewis stood out for Indianapolis as the teams exchanged scoring moments and strong line work.

Indianapolis Martyn McGuvray Pierce Marion Urlie Indians McGivray Pjorae Coggswall Center O'Hara Bannon Hi Merce Jason Lewis Jean Mation Burgess Banvion Fouts Referse Waller Attundance

Baneup Suspected In Corbett Britt Fight Controversy

San Francisco dispatch reports rising suspicion over the March 23 boxing bout between Young Corbett and Jimmy Britt. Fans accuse organizers of bad faith over article changes and purse splits, with disputes delaying scheduling and referee approval as tensions mount.

Ban Francisco Young Corbett Jimmy Tritt Ring Toy Hoyts Valley Atlee Orbett Dave Britt Fanny Corbett Fritz Graney Clibe

Unclear OCR items mix of towels and groceries

Fragmented listing shows large towels and bath towels with prices, fringe goods and brushes, talcum powder, coffee blends and jars, with garbled spellings. Mentions Wason and Warsma brands, various weights and prices, and a wood valve.

Polo Scores and League Standings Across Indiana

Western Polo League standings list Wen Lor Pet and Marion at 9 and 7 points with teams from Muncie Indianapolis and Elwood. Richman Central Polo League shows Kokomo Danville Terre Haute and Logansport with mixed results. Western and Central leagues schedule matchups include Muncie Elwood Richmond Anderson Kokomo Terre Haute Lafayette and Lafarette in upcoming games.

Western Polo League Wen Lor Pet Faa Il Mumtle Yispreeseeer SD Anfierson Adt Tadlara Poll Central Polo League Fort Wayne Ods Lafayette A. A Kokomo Western League Muncie Elwood Hichmond Anderson Terre Haute Loganaport Lafarette

New bicycle models debut at New York show

The Madison Square Garden display introduced cushion front forks reducing handlebar jar, cushion frames, pneumatic tires, and two speed gear on chainless wheels. Gold bronze finishes trend, coaster brakes common, and lighter weight through new tubing and redesigned frames. Prices range from three to five dollars, with strong demand for $1 machines. first full bicycle show since 19, a representative event.

Madsson-square Garden New York Eyeliets

Fast of Athletes Ends in Stomach-Churning Famine Feat

Esritemont reports on a bold 40 day fast by Charles Baser and Charles Allison from the football squad last year. They stopped eating last Sunday and endured severe weeks on their own fat. By Thursday the two, aided by Shortridge girls, finally ended the fast with both down about 15 pounds.

Charles Baser Charles Allison Shortrides Buser Allison Tod Ruger Shortridge Moth

Keefe’s legendary homer myth and wild celebrations endure

Billy Hallman recalls a dramatic blast by Keefe over right field in a game at Tirston off John Clarkson. The moment sparked an impulsive post inning celebration, a dramatic next at bat, and players reportedly nailed shoes to the clubhouse door with spikes the following day.

Keefe Tirston John Clarkson Billy Hallman Keefe West Tim Clarkson Cluthouse

Sir Thomas Lipton Likely To Challenge For Americas Cup

March 18 It is highly probable Sir Thomas Lipton will send a cup challenger in 15 The Tish night sent to the New York yacht a letter asking if the plan would accept a challenge for the Americas Cup under the racing conditions recently adopted by the New York club Secretary Cormackaid that a committee had acted on Sir Thomas’s letter but the correspondence would not be made public until a definite decision had been reached club members believed a challenge would soon be received from across the waters.

New York Sir Thomas Lipton New York Club Cormackaid Sir Thomas Qizcong Club

Will Enforce D Rule At Shortridge Track

Principal Benton announces the D rule will be enforced for all track and athletics at Shortridge. Students must maintain grade D or higher in classwork to participate in football baseball and other school sports.

Benton Shortridge Fenton

Brisk Sports Roundup From Early 20th Century Page

A fragmented sports column notes Harvard Yale gridiron and other events with players such as Jake Beckey, McChesney, and Jimmy Britt. Mentions include a Narvard Yale game on Nov 19, gains at Gravesend, and plans for pitchers, skaters, and racing figures.

Bargain Grocery Ad Promises Deep Discounts Daily

An old time grocery promotion touts spot cash sales and daily high volume. The ad claims prices are 15 to percent below market and emphasizes the store can afford such cuts and indeed sells that way. It highlights testimony of low pricing and firm commitment to discount selling.

Fresh Baked Buns and Choice Cuts Adverts

Saturday shop ad lists fresh baked buns and the b kind offerings, noting choice cuts of roast beef and pickles. It mentions New Orleans granulated sugar and brand names, with references to prunes and other items for tomorrow. The wording imitates a busy floor catalog with sporadic product mentions.

Veteran McGuire Hints at Last Baseball Season

Jit McGuire, longtime catcher for the New York Americans, plans to retire after this year while Louisville eyes the outfield. Ching Foung, the Chinese boxer from Cincinnati, may enter the sing alli after a poor showing against Mughey McGovern, seeking redemption.

Jit McGuire New York Americans Ching Foung Cincinnati tMughey McGovern

Bowling League Results From Thursday Night Play

Pettis crew defeated Mire in a straight set, Rollables forfeited Asree to the Lauries, Burfords won two of three over Kiagans, Kahns took two from the Marotts, News team beat Dagles three to none.

Agus Pettis Mire Whens Rollables Asree Lauries Burfords Kiagans Kahns Marotts Manu It Dagles

Whist Game in Arkansas City Promises Payouts

A large whist game in Arkansas City began Wednesday at 2 o clock and ended at 4 30 o clock with players including John J. Ryan Curie Guan Andrew Mulligan and Santos. The event yielded winnings of 0 000 for Hynn Guan Tariiers and others as the name ended.

Arkansas City Ark Arkansas Era John J. Ryan Wiin Curie Guan Andrew Mulligan Santos Hynn Guan Tariiers

M Coyote Fights The Dutchman In April

Reported match between Kid McCoy and Henri J Placke changed from April 1 to April to suit both fighters. Training time extended for the Hollander challenger as he prepares for the bout.

Kid McCoy Henri J. Placke

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