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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1902

Page

12

Draw Ends Clash of Forbes and Ryan in Empire Bout

A large Empire crowd saw Clarence Forbes of Chicago and local fighter Jack Ryan battle to a draw in the main bout after ten rounds. Forbes, quick and clever, landed in the wind in round three while Ryan fought to the end with sharp defense and hard clinches. Referee Joe Marks supervised a ten-round call of draw per prearranged agreement.

the Empire Clarence Forbes Jack Ryan Forbes Chicago Ryan Joe Marks Kentucky Rosebud Kentucky

Kid Carroll Triumphs In Decisive Victory Ring Bout

Tommy Carroll dominated the bout against Young Kling, winning the decision in a walk as Kling finished with a crimson sunset. In the other match, Young Murphy clashed with Young Sharkey, with Sharkey awarded the win on a foul by Referee Jack Ryan.

Tommy Carroll Young Kling Kling Young Murphy Young Sharkey Sharkey Jack Ryan

Baseball Scores From Thursday American and National Leagues

In the American Association Columbus defeated Milwaukee ten to three with Bailey and Fox in batteries. Louisville beat St Paul five to two, Kerwin and Schriver team for Louisville. Kansas City won two to one over Toledo, Wehing and Beville paired with Partree and Kleinow. In the American League Boston won six to three over Philadelphia with Young and Criger behind Plank and Steelman, Baltimore beat Washington six to two with McGinnity and Robinson behind Lee and Drill. In the National League Cincinnati defeated Philadelphia eight to four with Ewing and Bergen and Vorhees with Iberg and Doomn, Chicago eight over Brooklyn seven with Taylor and St Vraim and King, Newton and Ahearn, Pittsburg five over Boston one with Do heny and Smith and Malarity and Kittridge.

American Association Columbus Milwaukee Bailey and Fox Olmstead Miller Altrock Speer Louisville St.Paul Kerwin Schriver Ferguson and Hurley Kansas City Toledo Wehing Beville Partree Kleinow Boston Philadelphia Young and Criger Plank and Steelman Baltimore Washington McGinnity Robinson Lee and Drill Cincinnati Ewing Bergen Vorhees Iberg Doomn Chicago Brooklyn Taylor St. Vraim and King Newton Ahearn Pittsburg Doheny and Smith Malarity and Kittridge Indianapolis Aeald St. Paul Aseneoe Nee Asenee Minneapolis Aevesueatone Seece St. Lowds Ancneecsverensld Detroit Veowheadseguin’s St. Louis

Youngsters Imitated Pawnee Bill Show in Eaton

In Eaton Maryland on May 16 Russell Tyler, son of Wilson M. Tyler of the Easton Gazette, and Charles Myers imitated lassoing cowboys from Pawnee Bill’s show. Tyler rode a bicycle at speed as Myers lassoed him, tearing out teeth and bruising him. Burkett attempted a high dive into a net, missed, and bruised himself badly though no bones were broken.

Eaton Russell Tyler Wilson M. Tyler The Easton Gazette Charles Myers Young Tyler Myers Burkett

Colored socks cause death in Crawfordsville incident

In Crawfordsville Indiana on May 16 Albert Crawford aged 60 died from blood poisoning attributed to colored socks. The accident or cause is reported as the colored socks leading to fatal infection. Authorities describe the case as an unfortunate tragedy with medical details pending further examination.

Crawfordsville Ind Albert Crawford

Golf Match Set at Country Club Links This Saturday

An 18 hole contest at the Country Club Links features Harry Coles against golf expert F. W. Lennon. Both players are well known and the match promises strong competition Saturday afternoon.

Country Club Links Harry Coles F. W. Lennon

Beekill Tragedy Strikes Indiana Infant Near Shelbyville

In Shelbyville Indiana on May 16 the 14 month old child of George Mallory four miles east of town died after bees swarmed a hive and fatally stung the baby on the head and face. The infant was stung hundreds of times as the bees alighted on it.

Shelbyville Ind George Mallory Here

Deserter Leads Escape Bid From U S Barracks

In Columbus on May 16 three prisoners attacked a guardhouse, Edward Jones a deserter grabbed the rifle and struck the guard unconscious. Two companions were caught after a chase, but Jones escaped.

Columbus United States Barracks Liberty Edward Jones Jones

Farmer Fends Off Tramp With Ground Feed Ruse

In White House New Jersey farmer John Stiger thwarted a masked tramp who demanded his money. Stiger flung ground feed in the robber’s face, causing pain and disarray, allowing the would-be thief to escape. Also noted are a school fundraiser concert at Benjamin Harrison school and recitals at Indiana-Boston School, plus Civil War veteran Peter Myers dying after a fall from a freight train near Oakland.

White House N. J John’ Stiger Pickell’s Mountain Stiger Peter Myers Danville Oakland Indianapolis Oaklandon

Weather Postpones Indianapolis at Minneapolis Game

Rain canceled Friday's baseball game between Indianapolis and Minneapolis. Letters addressed to Johhnie Gallagher, manager of THE SUN Liners, await at THE SUN office. Noblesville high school defeated the training school 8 to 0. Chicago University will face Purdue at Stuart Field in Lafayette on Saturday with Purdue as slight betting favorites.

Indianapolis Minneapolis SUN Johhnie Gallagher SUN Liners Noblesville High School Chicago University Purdue Stuart Field Lafayette

Torchlight Parade Sparks at Washington Street Monument

Thousands witness a United German societies torchlight demonstration along Washington to Market Street and return to the monument to place wreaths at the shaft base and statue foot. Roman candles blaze while bombs explode, coloring the scene as four bands alternate music. The groups then move to Germania hall for the rest of the evening.

United German Societies Washington-st New Jersey-st Senate-ave Market St Oliver. P Morton Germania Hall

School House Tragedy Leaves Four Dead and Several Injured

A school house incident resulted in four fatalities and multiple injuries. Authorities say emergency crews responded swiftly, securing the scene and transporting victims to area hospitals as investigations begin.

City Life and Local Developments in Indiana

City life notes report Van Camp hardware and other large houses withdrawing from a proposed combination. Fewer intoxicated men on the streets Thursday. saloonists cite cool weather. Federal building work to start with fencing. A. A. Young vows the fence will lack posters. County commissioners consider selling the poor farm for an army post. New poor farm to adopt cottage plan. Morgan and Marion counties nominating Republicans for a joint senator election on June 14, with limited chances Morgan may secure the joint candidate. Jewelers association of Indiana formed at Denison with officers Joseph Hummel, Wa. Hase ’tine, and Robert B. Scott.

van Camp Hardware Company Morgan and Marion Morgan Jewelers’ Association of Indiana Denison Joseph Hummel Muncie

Hungry Crowd Floods Indianapolis Restaurants

Thousands of visitors packed eateries in Indianapolis on Thursday, creating a noisy, chaotic noon rush. Hotels reported strong crowds though not a record, with many turned away or only partially served as railroads added extra trains to move visitors after the busy day.

Indianapolis Union Station Vandalia Railroad

Death of Judge Bradley in Washington

Justice Andrew C Bradley of the supreme court of the District of Columbia died Thursday night from a brain abscess linked to a recent grippe attack. He served on the bench during notable cases including Pollard Breckinridge breach of promise, the Long Loch pension trial, and the Havemeyer Searles contempt hearing.

Judge Bradley Washington Andrew C. Bradley Supreme Court of the District of Columbia Bradley Long-Lochran Havemeyer- Searles

Overdue Sailing Ship Elliott Missing From South America

The sailing ship Elliott, under Capt Evans, is overdue on a voyage from Carrizal Chile to Baltimore. The vessel has been out 148 days after leaving the west coast of South America on December 19, with an expected 8 to 90 day run.

Ish Iron Elliott Evans Carrizal Chile Baltimore South America

Sundry Classified Ad Pitches 15 Cent Capital

A compact note describes a Sun classified ad concept offering over 400 towns for a 15 cent capital. It references categories such as Wanted and Miscellaneous and Bor Gale, Miscellaneous as examples of advertisement placements.

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