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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1904
Page
6
A humorous scene follows a shopper in a sporting goods store as he debates tackle reels hooks and flies. The clerk pushes costly items, and the customer ends with a full outfit costing eight dollars while the payoffs question whether fishing success justifies the expense.
In Horseheads New York the famous basketball team known for a brilliant record swept regional amateur competitions last year. The squad from Buffalo New York showcased substantial skill and dominated the Southern strongest circuits, earning acclaim for its achievements and thrilling performances across multiple titles.
Shortridge high school announces its Louisville interscholastic meet squad with runners and field event entrants led by Patton, Holloway, Lilly, and Joseph. Events include 220 yard dash, 120 high hurdles, and relay duties. Also notes a drowning incident in La Crosse where Hiermas Lubber survived after being thrown into the Mississippi River during a robbery.
Cromley’s steady pitching and Umpire Bausewine’s sharp rulings shaped Tuesday’s Brewers at Milwaukee game won by Indianapolis 4 to 1 in a brisk, raw affair. McCreery of Indianapolis argued a call early and was fined $10, a flare that sparked the crowd and cooled after the incident as Indianapolis closed out the win. Beane, Slattery, and Meredith contributed, while Steele and Cromley pitched for Milwaukee.
A historical note describes the bluefish as a voracious predator feeding on many fish, forming immense schools and destroying vast amounts of prey. It covers habitat from Brazil to Nova Scotia, common off Florida, methods to catch it, and its value as food though flesh does not keep well.
This latest photo shows Jack O'Brien before a supposed match with Kid McCoy last Saturday night. Viewers debate whether the McCoy O'Brien clash was fixed or fair. O'Brien now pursues a match with Bob Fitzsimmons as rumors swirl about the bout’s integrity.
Indianapolis owns 6 while Milwaukee has 4. Catumab beats Minneapolis 3. Daneville over Ky and J Paul 7. Kansas City Toledo rain 5. Chicago 9 over Cleveland 5. New York 5 over Detroit 1. Bt Lovin 2. Philadelphia and Wheeling 32. Fort Wayne 2. Terre Haute 8 Marion 2. Evanaville 4 over Grand Rapids 3. Bend 14 over Dayton.
Buffalo N Y May 17 August Hansen Denmark's champion heavyweight is in the United States seeking bouts. A heavily muscled, skilled wrestler, he is willing to face Parr Meleol Miberton or Willoughby. He is managed by a local backer willing to take the risk on the import.
A strange coincidence features a quartet of blind horses and pacers set to race. Each member is a stallion with readings over 2:60, including Rhythms at 2:68 and 9 trotters, while Elastic Pointer Pinchen Wilkes and New Richmond show 2:04 pacer times.
Indianapolis at Milwaukee Laulaville at St Pau Columbus at Minneapolis Toledo at Kansas City National League New York at Pluteburg Brooklyn at Chicago Reston at Cincinnati Philadelphia at SL Tours American League Chicago at Washington Big Loula at Philadelphia Detroit at New York Cleveland at Boston Central League Wheeling at Fort Wayne Evansville at Grand Rapids Dayton at South Bend Terre Haute et Marlon
A historical note traces team racing in trotting and pacing to early pioneers like Robert Bonner and W H Vanderbilt, detailing notable teams, speeds, and venues. It describes a waning interest over decades, with limited revival efforts and a 19th century peak period at Fleetwood Park and Independence.
Stallion M Kerron speaks on Gov Herrick action and Columbus response. He says the pool hill measure may curb harness racing in Ohio, expresses personal indifference but concern for workers, and hints at pursuing record cracking and new revamps this summer while keeping rivals guessing in forthcoming heats.
Gold Bre Alser heads the city truancy department noting wide absence from Mas school as baseball and fishing season arrive. He cites parental neglect and home work demands as key causes with many families failing to send children to school. He mentions 209 cases of abandonment.
An enterprising Chicago boy nicknamed Kid Loren aims to meet all challengers at 424 pounds before the term ends in June. He promises to pursue business with bold confidence and ready spirit.
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