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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1904
Page
6
Automobiles face danger in the decoration day races at the state fair grounds track as drivers start abreast and may keep it that way. The five mile event restricts entries to machines capable of a mile in 50 seconds or faster, while the band is asked to skip the dirge More work for the undertaker.
San Francisco May 24 With under a month to go both Jeffries and Munroe are putting in intense work. Jeffries focuses on perfect shape and refined defense and attack while training daily with Yack and Joe Kennedy. Munroe trains on Ocean Beach devoting time to baths and long swims after a ten mile run, aiming to enter the ring at 36 pounds lighter from a 21 pound loss as he pounds down to weight.
Detroit notes veteran infielder Robert Lincoln Lowe known as Link Lowe has returned to form after an injury sidelined him last season. He played with Pillsburg during spring training, then joined Detroit and now covers second base, steadying the infield and contributing daily.
Abe Attell, famed featherweight, pursues a larger bout as Harry Forbes seeks another shot at Abs. Attell is regarded by many guards of the boxing gate as the cleverest featherweight in the division. He has challenged Ro with Yours Corbett, who recently moved to Jammy Brite, but declined to meet Attell at 122 pounds.
Lovers of trap shooting travel to Indianapolis to attend the Attrand Amer ican handicap target tournament at the Indianapolis Bun club grounds from June 21 to June AM. The grand Handicap, since its inception four years ago, has become the leading inanimate target event in America. Four days of schooling in June promise Indianapolis its greatest event.
New York racing notes predict a strong field for the Brooklyn handicap at Gravesend with 2M starters. Expect Thoradas to lead the post as favorites include McChesney Irish Lad Africander Hermis and Trish Lad winner of the Metropolitan.
Indianapolis crowd notes Bilips men traveling from Kansas City to Toledo as they brace to play through bad luck. Philips says team will push ahead and play, even if Mudhens hurt by the stretch. Home Friday start of Louisville series. Sunday game in Louisville.
In the American League standings Pittsburgh leads with nine wins and Boston six. Cincinnati five and Philadelphia one, Brooklyn seven, St Louis four, Chicago one, New York lost. Washington four and Detroit two. Cleveland four and Philadelphia two. Central League shows Chicago six, New York unknown, St Louis two, Boston one. Terre Haute South Bend Evansville Fort Wayne in standings. Grand Rapids Evansville 32 Fort Wayne 1 South Bend four Terre Haute two Grand Rapids four Wheeling percent Marion Dayton.
The card shows upcoming games across leagues with matchups including Indianapolis at Toledo Columbus at Louisville Milwaukee at Minneapolis Kansas City at St Paul Boston at Pittsburg Chicago at Boston St Louis at New York Detroit at Philadelphia Cleveland at Washington Evanville at Fort Wayne Wheeling at Grand Rapids Terre Haute at South Bend Dayton at Marton
May 4 Toledo notes Frank Resaling, a versatile utility pitcher catcher and smart grounded leader from Obie Medical University, draws national attention as a top ball player. Known for using education in the box and strong arm, he can cover behind the batter and catch runs, becoming one of the game’s most valued figures this season.
The text praises a player nicknamed the doctor for advancing infield play and defensive skill. It notes his batting prowess makes him feared by pitchers, and recalls Barney Dreyfuss wanting to recruit him last season. A management dispute led to his dismissal, while a technical oversight kept him in a minor league outfit this season.
Detroit report notes the baseball slugger Wahoo Sam Crawford, famed for a peculiar nickname and powerful hitting. The piece describes Crawford as dangerous at all times against pitchers, excelling in timely hits and late scoring opportunities, shaping his reputation in the American League.
Harriman stables of New York supply many offerings for John Splan’s lines sale at the fair grounds on June 7. Splan promises fancy steppers and fast horses, crediting recent horse shows for increased demand and interest in the lot.
Cincinnati May 2 A profile of Big Bob Ewing a Reds stalwart noted for past helm on Mudhena's team in Toledo and later as a feared pitcher. The piece highlights his size power and veteran status with a cautious watch on his fading days and strong right arm.
Promoter Terry McGovern and Eddie Hanian secured a premium purse. Jack Sullivan Twin and Mike Schreck box ten rounds June 1 at the Empire theater replacing the Haney B Mel idy bout. Interfraternity meet results at Manual Training High School show Cherna leading in multiple events with strong marks and Manchu athletes dominant in field contests.
Edw Adamson of St Louis Missouri predicts a strong heavyweight field at the exposition in Adamson. A young contender has defeated top regional rivals and awaits the arrival of spring opponents to contest the title.
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