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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1905
Page
6
The National Game at Greni venue produced notable plays by key players and drew local teams into a tight contest. Officials reported strong crowd support and competitive scoring from both squads throughout the event.
James A Hart traces the rise of early baseball clubs in Akron Louisville and St. Louis including the Eclipse and Browns. He notes salaries of players like Mullane and Maskrey and the westward tours that helped spark regional leagues and the formation of the American Association in 1880. The piece highlights reform efforts such as new rules and equipment introduced to modernize the game.
John Copeland Cunniff the poorest Harvard hopeful and Frederick Hall White the richest Harvard aspirant vie for the center position on the Crimson eleven. Both earned letters in last season’s Pennsylvania game and are coached by Reid. The piece notes their backgrounds, work ethic, and goal to play against top universities.
Parry suffered a defeat at the finals of the Grees Grand hotel cup stivet held on the Limited Gun grounds early Wednesday. A strong cold wind cooled the afternoon as Gregory led with a win while Parry could only muster one. In bowling, the four winning teams in the independent league claimed straight games Friday night, with the Colts and Royals pacing the race for the Deweys.
Special to the Sly Kokomo reports the Wildcats hold off Captain Hart’s Indians 4 to in a fast paced game. Higgins dominates at heavier Kokomo players while Evans anchors the Indian defense. Deven and Cunningham trade near the centers as Lyons and Rushes highlight the scoring with 4:08 left in the third period.
A clipped boxing note from Boston recalls Theodore Roosevelt praising a bout as memorable. The writer emphasizes the sport’s appeal and Roosevelt’s interest, noting the upcoming Chelsea appearance and the narrator’s anticipation of witnessing future events.
Taken from a sports note, Tooker’s fumbling form or flue issue showing in recent games confirms his spot at right end for Missouri against Princeton.
A portrait of Dan McGann, the New York Giants infielder known as Big Dan, from his modest Shelbyville beginnings to his rise as a top base stealer and talkative star. The piece blends hometown roots with early career, nickname origin, and later public debate on stage dress vs baseball uniform.
A sea of boxing notes covers Corbett, Lipton, and Hart with carnival talk fading into faded plans. Nelson and Britt trek the continent filing noisily, while Ward, Briges, and others scheme matches as colleges and clubs eye boxing shows and kicking drills.
San Francisco boxer Jack O Brien says he will seek Marvin Hart next for the heavyweight title, claiming two draws with Hart prove his skill. He discusses past England titles, his readiness to fight top heavyweights, and the need for a title bout if Jeffries were active.
Butler wins from Miami at Irwin Field 17 to 6 as Shelley and Zuck score touchdowns. Kingsbury adds a goal, Butler defense holds after early Miami push, with Heintz breaking for a late yard TD. Referee Parmales and official crew listed. lineup includes Milam, Kingsbury, Galbraith, and Heintz.
Shortridge high school defeated Southport 2 to 0 on a Wednesday afternoon at Southport. Allerdice scored two touchdowns and kicked two goals, with Lawrence and Gates each adding a touchdown. Hughes, Boussy and Leathers starred on defense, while Allerdice, Lowry and Lawrence led the offense.
Play in the second round of the amateur golf championship began Thursday and will finish Saturday with semi finals scheduled for next Wednesday. In first round matches at the Highland club Ogle beat Stanley one up and Lennox defeated Milliken four up and three to play. Hause defeated Odell three up and one to play. McPherson beat Coburn one up and Rev Stanley forfeited to Arnold. Large galleries attended, especially for Milliken and Lennox. Second round pairings: Lennox vs Hanne, Arnold vs Townley, McPherson vs Ogle, Sattiey vs Harrington.
The Foxy Five defeated the Sycamors in Marion by 10 to 3. Dos herty and Devlin scored in the first period while Moughton and Harkins stood out late. Rannon starred at goal after the decisive period. two players were sent off in the final minutes.
The Tigers travel to Logansport Thursday night for the first matchup this season against the Indians. The game marks the initial meeting between the two teams this year in their series.
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