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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1899

Page

8

Bowling crowd roars as Turner alleys host league games

A full Turner alleys crowd witnessed Indianapolis bowling league action with the Turners, Washingtons, and Independents in tense matchups. Washingtons beat Turners in the final game while S B C set a league record against the Marions. Other results include Norths beating Capitals and Lys taking two from Pastimes as Volunteers edged Crescents. Upcoming matches listed.

Turner Alleys Washingtones Turners Indianapolis U. S Washingtons S B. C Marions Washington Marion D. C Lyrns Crescents Volunteers Deweys U.S Turner Apollo Oneida The Meteors Lawtons Independent League

Richards City Boxing Night Sets Up Jeffries Clash

George Boyce of Richmond and Andy Burke of Buffalo are matched for Saturday night. Ruhlin offers 1000 forfeit to fight Jeffries. Martin Julian Fitzsimmons' manager challenges Jeffries posting 2500 forfeit for two weeks. Brady says Fitz and Sharkey must fight first and Jeffries will face the winner.

George Boyce Richmond Andy Burke Buffalo Ruhlin Jeffries Martin Julian Fitzsimmons Brady Fitz Sharkey

McDuffee Sets World Record Then Taylor Shatters Pace

McDuffee rode a quarter mile in Chicago on Thursday in 2015 to a new world mark, beating his own time by a fifth of a second. Moments later Major Taylor rode a quarter in 20 seconds flat, marking the first time his machine functioned properly.

McDuffee Chicago Taylor

McCoy Dominates McDonough In Buffalo Bout

The 20 round scheduled bout between Kid McCoy and Jack McDonough of St Paul in Buffalo collapsed early as McDonough was knocked out cold in the first fifth of the fight. McDonough failed to gain a lead in the opening rounds, finally breaking through in the fourth amid jeers. McCoy finished him with two jaw hooks and a solid shot to the wind.

McCoy Jack McDonough St. Paul Buffalo McDonough

Balls and Pins in Local Bowling Scores and Cast

The piece notes U.S. team players including Charlie Duran and Dicks T T gaining applause for good plays while Lehrevi rolled a ball to the alley. Billy Keay of the North-sides is seen in Marion gallery roving for his team. Four men rolled together on Turner Thursday with patrons watching closely.

U.S Washington Charlie Duran Lehreve Lalley T. T Billy Keay Marion Billy Ae Eman

I U second eleven to play Vincennes University November 18

College football chatter centers on I U contest with Vincennes University set for November 18. Overfield faces criticism for past actions and resists practice while Cornell’s wins prompt comparisons to Harvard. Yale fears Harvard while Northwestern boasts nine wins, and Purdue Notre Dame I U sparks state title suspense.

I. U Vincennes University Overfield Pennsylvania Harvard Cornell Princeton Columbia Ithacans Chicago Kennedy Faculty Athletic Committee Stagg Michigan Carlisle Yale Pennsylvania State Agricultural College McMasters Northwestern O’dea Purdue Notre Dame Indiana University

Astor Subscribes Large Gift to Dewey Arch Fund

Reports say Col John Jacob Astor subscribed 190000 to the Dewey arch fund with no formal committee announcement yet. overall contributions or pledges reportedly total around 250000. A separate ad notes DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve as a cure for skin ailments, claimed by the narrator.

New, York John Jacob Astor Dewey Arch

Great Town Mushrooms Found Near Central

Dr A W Brayton, a botanist, picked edible mushrooms from a stump near the Central dental college on Ohio street. He and two doctors cooked and ate them in a nearby eatery, noting the unusual urban harvest. Dr W B Fletcher also found mushrooms in the courthouse yard. Authorities warn not to pick fungi without expert knowledge to avoid poison varieties.

Ohio St A. W. Brayton Central Dental College W.B. Fletcher Court House

Just Let Her Burn Promises Failed Says Harry Holloway

Harry Holloway of Indianapolis claims town officers broke promises after he aided two fires with a fire engine. He says he acted again during the third blaze in Daw son City and allowed it to burn when promises remained unkept. Holloway resides in West Indianapolis.

Harry Holloway Indianapolis Klondike Dawson City Holloway

Dipboye in Indianapolis Recalls Civil War Era Ties

Abram Dipboye of Summitville and his grandson A J Dipboye editor of the Columbus Herald visited Indianapolis on Thursday. The elder Dipboye, 80, recalled his first service with the Union Army in 1863 during the Civil War era, noting his long preservation of family history.

Abram Dipboye Summitville A. J. Dipboye Columbus Herald Indianapolis Mr.Dipboye Summiv Union

Hunters Begin Quail Season Across Indiana Counties

Hunters started quail season Friday morning with many already to their credit. Indianapolis residents travel to Green Shelby and Morgan counties for hunting, while Marion county remains within reach. Field trials are planned at Bicknell on Monday featuring top hunting dogs from Indianapolis.

Indianapolis Marion County Monument Green Shelby Morgan Bicknell

Big Memphis Fire Destroys Several Buildings

A major blaze in Memphis on Thursday night consumed key warehouses and businesses. Planters' Warehouse Company suffered about 135000 dollars in losses, Chickasaw Saddlery Company 62200 dollars, and the Louisiana Molasses Company 10000 dollars.

Memphis Tenn Buldings Planters’ ‘Warehouse Company Chickasaw Saddlery Company Louisiana ‘Molasses Company

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