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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1905
Page
5
Special dispatch from Ban Francisco recounts promoter wars over fighter shares and purses in the Nelson Britt saga. It notes Johnson Hart and Moyrin Hart in training for late month bouts while local bosses Coffroth Levy and Greggainy plot to skim profits. Jeffries refuses to fight a black opponent, ending any plan for a color bout.
The column surveys diverse sports news from Philadelphia, naming players, managers, and teams including Meng Auell, Jimmy Walt, Walter, Cromley, Cantillon, and Mant Be ville. It notes signings like Frank Killen with Sha ron Pa, and mentions Eastward moves for Herman, Ryan, and Corbett.
Special from Dallas dated March 4 reports manager McAleer of the St Louis Browns starting spring trimming. Pitcher Swain was released and sent to Shreveport. Catcher Edmondson may join Dallas. Notes mention Costa and Rinks with terse, garbled lines about conditions and a world Baleias.
Chicago March 24 Umpire Jank O Day argues rule changes won't boost batting as hitters now are hot and fielding is machine like. He contrasts giants of 1889 with today noting weight and height shifts, and claims old teams faced tougher pitching and shorter distances yet still hit. He cites Warner and Lajoie as current wonders and laments reduced power.
The central league polo standings show Danville, Ft Wayne, Marion, Kokomo, Logansport, Lafayette, Terre Haute, and Anderson with varied records. Friday night results include Danville 4 at Indianapolis 4, Logansport 10 at Lafayette 4, and Danville 4 at Fort Wayne. Saturday schedule lists Danville at Anderson and Indianapolis at Terre Haute with Marion at Lafayette and Logansport at Fort Wayne.
Billy Clingman, Toledo captain last season, refused To ledos salary offer matching St Paul and sought an 8500 bonus. After talks with Manager Finn and President Grillo he left. Grillo remains confident, planning to keep one of the American Association’s top infielder hitters. Clingman arrived in Toledo via the Lennon deal and may be sold to a Class D club, possibly Shreveport, La.
The speaker provides praise for White, recalling his strength and versatility as a fighter. He notes White’s straight posture, ability to punch with either hand, and competitiveness, comparing him to Bowker and discussing potential matchups with Brit. The remark suggests confidence in White’s boxing class and fight readiness.
Gus Crook, Milwaukee pitcher who starred for the Chicago NL club in 18R and years after, has died at Pasadena California. Death was due to consumption.
Phil Mccoven, brother of Terry and Hughey, at 165 pounds, plans to turn pro in a few weeks and fight across his weight class. Jon Humphreys mentors him as he eyes a match with Kid Murphy, the current American champion. He has boxed top amateurs in Brooklyn and will train with Hughey for three six round bouts.
News notes from the rink and Central League games with Indianapolis, Terre Haute, Fort Wayne, Danville, and Loganport results. Tigers led by Cunningham and Manattel. Buckers, Deitch, and Stars mentioned in close finishes. Executive meetings discuss season end timing and ticket revenue concerns amid declining attendance.
Prominent baseball managers from the Giants to the Reds voice confidence for the coming season. McGraw expects a repeat world championship next fall. Griffith predicts a hard-fought pennant battle from start to finish. Mantle and Collins foresee strong showings for their clubs. Lajoie and Clark foresee flying starts and title chances. Selee, Jones, Nichols, Mack, and others pledge competitive form and better showings.
In a slow game Terre Haute edged Indianapolis 5 to 4 after a rough match. Berry and Moran starred for Terre Haute with key runs and goals while Indianapolia suffered an injury that sidelined Beery and shifted lineups. refs Moran and Hart enforced the rough play among both teams.
Purported money stake sparks a war of words between Nelson and Britt. Nelson posts $2.60 to a San Francisco paper, vowing to beat Britt in 29 rounds or forfeit on weight and appearance. Batting Dane manager defends paid referee claims as critics call the Gonu-Britt bout a sham.
Special to the Buna Dixon reports a religious revival in Dixon leading to bans on dancing clubs and card games. The Kendal 4 charity group pledged no more dances and donated to William A Sunday, “the Baseball Evangelist.” Bartenders converted, gambling dens closed, and a basket collection raised 275 dollars for four weeks of evangelist work amid about 1600 attendees and an estimated 29 percent conversion rate.
A garbled slate lists multiple city matchups across Monday to Saturday including Danville Terre Haute Fort Wayne Logansport Lafayette Anderson Kokomo Marion Terre Haute Indianapolis and Indianapolis. The OCR yields inconsistent spellings and misordered venues but shows a regional sports or schedule feature with dates and teams.
An ancient ad from a period newspaper promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a universal teething remedy for children. It claims to ease teething pain, calm the child, cure wind colic, soften the stomach, and relieve diarrhoea with a twenty five bottle offer.
The article discusses an engaging series about the Chicago and Northwestern Ry written by Frann H Spearman. It notes the chapter on the railway has appeared in the Saturday Evening Post and is now published in book form by the line’s passenger department for distribution, available by mail for 2 cents postage.
Travel offer touts five daily trains to Texas Arkansas Louisiana and Missouri touching principal cities and agricultural districts. Promises low rates March and on the first and third Tuesdays each month with diverse routes for homeseekers Pullman tourist and standard sleeping cars. Free reclining chair cars, dining cars. For maps and information contact G A Deana, In TPA room 2 Sentinel Building, Indianapolis.
Travel rates from Chicago to Portland San Francisco Los Angeles Seattle and other Pacific Northwest points via major rail lines. Laity guided tours in Pullman sleeping cars Chicago to West Coast without change. Double berth $8 fast trains meals in dining car. Booklets and folders available postpaid for 3 cents. General agent N Br Ereesé G Walhurst Cincinnati.
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