Referee recalls first boxing match with own man out
Veteran official Jack Ryan, a 25 year veteran of Indianapolis athletic association bouts, recounts his hazy first night in the ring. He describes early lighting, bare knuckle rounds, a brutal crowd, and an accidental self-defeat as his own fighter was counted out. The tale blends river trip fans, crude equipment, and a riotous, jolly crowd headed to the improvised ring.
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Jack” Ryan
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Heaton of Frankfort Named Indiana High School Champion
Frankfort Indiana May 14 Carl Heaton sophomore at Frankfort High School earns recognition as the state’s champion high school athlete. At 16 years old he attracts attention from colleges statewide for his athletic prowess and potential.
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Canadian Farmer Stuns Lennon Audience With Golf Tale
A Canadian farmer at an event interrupts Frank Lennon’s speech by shouting that Lennon will never be elected. Lennon recounts eight years of golf and a humiliation when the crowd reacts, prompting him to end with a brief, light exhibition.
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Senator McCarren Endorses Horse Racing As Noble Sport
New York figure Senator McCarren defends horse racing as a virtuous pastime, noting personal stakes in thoroughbreds and ownership in the Metropolitan Jockey Club. He is described as a major political power and a bettor who wagers on his own horses, distinguishing his gambling from others.
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Senator Discusses Honest Racing and Betting Profits
A senator speaks on horse racing as sport and business, noting bookmakers' estimates of at least $100,000 earnings last season. He defends honesty in racing, recalls personal wagering stakes, and argues jockeys’ skills justify earnings while blaming dishonest brokers for losses.
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Nurmiker
Eniner Nrawmer
Decoration Day game draws crowds to Washington event
Decoration Day event features a college teams gathering at Washington with a band concert by Chas Mayer Co and Kipp brothke offering prizes. Seats on sale at Muter's.
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Chas Mayer # Co
Kipp Brothke
Muter's
Indianapolis Gun Club Organized and Opens Saturday Matinees
The Indianapolis Gun Club is organized with W T Nash as president and about 2000 shares. Ten acres near town purchased. clubhouse planned, with Saturday afternoon shoots and broader access for members. The group mirrors Limited Gun Club in structure but stock is distributed among members. forecasts large attendance aided by new city holiday schedule.
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Raw
Fininfield Innerurban
W. T. Nash
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Limitra Gun Club
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Faust
Union Hackmen Forcibly Make Funeral Attendees Walk
In New Haven Connecticut a dozen union hacks ferried funeralgoers to Peter Mulroy s service then ordered them to walk to church and cemetery. Union drivers charged for the ride while nonunion escorts handled the hearse and family carriages. Some union drivers diverted routes to the cemetery while others returned to their stables.
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Link Gros
Bread and beer free to all at Holy Cross hospital
Robert Bruce in Searle's Weekly reports a charity endowment at the Church of the Holy Cross near Winchester England. The 12th century hospital provided bread and beer to all petitioners and was funded by Henry de Blois, bishop of Winchester, to feed and nurse 300 men and supply meals to others, with a long-standing foundation under Norman era architecture and papal confirmations.
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Richest Baby in the World John Nicholas Brown of Providence
An OCR plagued tale recounts John Nicholas Brown, a three year old heir to millions, living under constant medical care after his father died soon after his birth. Despite wealth, the child’s life centers on nurses, doctors, and cautious outings, with a whimsical episode of a dinosaur skeleton delivery at the Smithsonian inspiring awe.
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Cannibal Tree Described As World’s Most Wonderous Forest Find
Fragmentary notice recounts a peculiar claim about an Australian plant named the cannibel tree. It is described as towering like a huge pineapple and said to bear bread-like seeds, with vivid superlatives and archaic phrasing.
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Australia
Cannibal tree described by explorers and natives
The text details a colossal tree with 10 to 20 foot leaves forming a fringe apex. It notes a cannibal myth from antipodean natives, who worshipped the tree as the devil tree. A traplike mechanism allegedly springs when touched, and early travelers claimed the flesh vanished from intruders.
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Willy
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