Indiana Fast as Lightning Hoosiers Impress Foster after Purdue clash
University of Cincinnati coach Foster praised Indiana after watching the Purdue game in Indianapolis. He called Indiana the faster, more versatile eleven, saying they could beat teams beyond Harvard, Yale, Princeton, and Penn. He predicted Indiana would be hard to score on by any top offense.
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Racing at New York Tracks Sees Record Crowds and Purses
Racing in New York enjoys peak attendance and rising purses across big meetings like Sheepshead, Belmont Park, Saratoga, and smaller tracks. Jamaica crowds, Morris Park experiments, and planned meets by Queens County Jockey Club and Washington Jockey Club all signal strong public support for the season ending November and the sport’s profit.
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Hair Growth Guarantee Claims Promoted In Ad Text
An advertisement asserts a product can grow hair, stop loss, remove dandruff, restore growth on scalp eyebrows and lashes, and return gray hair to its natural color. The unsolicited claim urges readers to purchase today.
Girl A Good Punter at Michigan Football Game
In Ann Arbor a remarkable female punter dazzles spectators as she booms a football high and far, chasing the ball into open air after a student’s return kick. The scene features the crowd’s astonishment and a vivid display of athletic skill amid campus chatter. The piece also notes boxer Jim Jeffries saying he will referee no more fights.
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Strangle hold debate on catch wrestling styles in England and America
Tom Jenkins, newly appointed West Point instructor, spoke at the London Sporting Life offices on comparative catch-as-catch-can methods. He criticized American holds like the strangle, argued for referee power to release dangerous grips, and urged banning the full Nelson and finger lacing. He also noted tricks used by continental opponents and condemned the Japan visit as rough play.
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Fast finishes mark Capitol avenue races Tuesday afternoon
The races on Capitol avenue produced rapid finishes with a lively crowd. Charles Werick's Little Hoy crossed the line a foot ahead of an unknown. Gray G, owned by Frank Piteser, beat Mother Dendellon, owned by Al Conger, while Robert Longfellow's Bald Face defeated Ginger.
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Marion Beaten by Indians in Tight 3-2 Match
In a hard fought Tuesday night contest at the Auditorium the Indians defeated Marion 3 to 2. Marion’s Lewis opened the scoring in the first period with Hart tying it before the period ended. The second period stayed scoreless on defense, while the Indians surged in the final period for two goals to Marion’s one. Notable players included Bannon and Cameron for Marion, and Dougherty, Harper, and Higins. attendance was 1,104 with Referee Moran calling the game.
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Central Polo League Wednesday’s Games Featured
The Central Polo League schedules Lafayette visiting Marion while Indianapolis travels to Kokomo for Wednesday polo matches.
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Fast polo night with Sycamores top Anderson in Lafayette
The Sycamores beat Anderson in Lafayette Tuesday night highlighting Houghton Wiley Mercer and Mallory. Fort Wayne Tigers defeated at Logansport by Fort Wayne 407. Indiana teams schedule next games amid fluctuating results and personnel changes.
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Britt May Meet McGovern in Ring Showdown
Special to the Sun Cincinnati Ohio Jimmy Britt appears likely to face Verry McGovern next. Battling Nelson remains tied to theatrical work and plans a move to England before a title bout. Nelson’s manager Cy Nolan disputes the 38000 purse and says no deal exists now. Humphreys, handling McGovern, hopes to lure Nelson to box Terry in Philadelphia.
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History of baseball's early days and the Chicago club
A first person reminiscence by James A Hart on the origins of baseball, detailing early 19th century practices of scoring, umpiring, and player roles. The piece traces secretary duties, the evolution of pitching and base rules, and notes leaders like Girard and Parin while outlining the sport’s growth and the National League’s early instability and key cities.
Sporting of All Sorts in Early 1900s Sports Page
Halfback Dunlap of Michigan is out with a badly wrenched knee and may miss the season. A Jamaica track badge trick aimed at beating the hooks. A $5 purse bid for a Nelson McGovern match before the National Association Club in Philadelphia. Nelson may decline six months. Eastern writers predict Young Corbett to beat Young Erne. others doubt. Mike Donovan grand banquet in Gotham. Larry Lajoie rumored not to lead the Naps next season, Cleveland papers dismiss. Jesse Lewisohn reportedly loses $20,000 on Jamaica meet. Dave Barry joins Northwestern, mock all-star lineup proposed. Corbett sues the national commission over baseball exclusion. his latest diamond appearance cited.
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