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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1905
Page
7
The column surveys baseball’s use of the spit ball, manager moves, and player futures with remarks on Hall of Fame hopefuls, injuries, and team strategies. It also covers horse racing results, owners, and upcoming races, plus minor notes on jockeys, trainers, and the sport’s finances.
A fragment outlines club standings with teams like Columbus, Kansas City, Minneapolis, Louisville, and Indianapolis. It lists batteries for several clubs and notes Friday games including Indianapolis at Louisville Teledo at Columbus Milwaukee at St. Paul and Kansas City at Minneapolis. Also includes National and American Leagues schedules with teams like New York, Boston, Chicago, and Cincinnati.
San Francisco May 4 Jimmy Pritt faces Janet Wait in a Queensberry bout to decide who is the better man. Betting is uncertain as conditions threaten to close off wagering on boxing contests. If promises hold, the match should be a live one with an early decision possible.
George Hacken Schmidt known as the Russian Jen defeated Tom Jenkins in Madison Square Garden to win the world catch‑as‑catch‑can championship. The first fall came in 1 minute 1 second with a halter Nelson, the second in 2 minutes 4 seconds with a half Nelson and body hold. Tim Hurst, Don Orion, and F Leonard served as judges.
In good shape despite rain, Louisville manager Harr o and his players prepare for today's contest. They hope to win two of the remaining games from Colonel Starkell, formerly Highlander, who will be used in the first game. Pitcher Campbell will work for Louisville.
Baltimore May 53 Robert Fitzsimmons begins light training for a light heavyweight bout against Mike Schreck. A 2 round match is set between July 1 and 13 with $5,000 posted. Both fighters have deposited forfeit, weight limit 158 pounds, plan to start June 1.
Ispecial to the Ban CNCAGG May 4 Sheridan will retire from umpiring after this season to the Pacific coast and keep diamond duties as a professional arbitrator. He is praised as the dean of umpires with Rob Emsile among the long-serving peers. Sheridan began as a ballplayer in the old Bonthern league and moved to umpiring with a notable but brief playing career.
The snippet shows garbled dialogue about a passenger fearing for life and questioning a failed restraint. It mentions a “Columbus Digpanet” and odd phrases like “hardware drummer” and “fresh ¢attin wall” suggesting a distorted report or OCR error rather than a coherent event.
In San Francisco on May 5, Olympic Club president Wm Grerr Harrison argued in a murder case that a blow to the head can temporarily render a person unable to realize their act. He testified that a boxer struck in the jaw may lose reason and yet act rationally, suggesting temporary lack of responsibility after a severe blow. His defense has divided sporting circles, with supporters and detractors citing similar amateur boxing experiences.
The University of Waseda baseball team, entirely Japanese, has made a strong impression on observers. They show snap and agility, mimic American professional play well, and could challenge many college teams. Indiana University is seeking a game with the Japs.
Jacob Megel and J L Simon publish legal notices to Marion county Board of Commissioners. Megel seeks a June term license to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities over five gallons with on premises consumption at 1535 S East St, Ward 11, Indianapolis. Simon seeks a June term license to sell and drink liquor in quantities under five gallons with enclosed game room and restaurant privilege at a Washington Street address Ward 12 Indianapolis.
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