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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1908
Page
14
A fragment discusses strained relations with England and a Yale Princeton football moment captured on camera as a punt slips from a player. It notes James E. Sullivan, president of the A A U, twisting the Lion's tail and delegates reacting to the British athletic system.
The record lists the Oakland racing card with six races and the horses entered in each. It notes three best bets Strike Out in the second race Herbert in the fourth and Woodcraft in the sixth. It names multiple horses such as Anna May Wap Francis and Von Tromp among others.
Melbourne November 17 Beals C Wright and F B Alexander top American entrants in the Victorian singles championship opening round defeating local rivals in strong performances as the tournament began.
The annual meeting of the American Turf association was postponed from today to Wednesday after President Matt J. Winn advised that most members could not arrive in Chicago in time. The meeting will proceed on the rescheduled date.
New York leaders led by James E. Sullivan condemn British entry of Longboat the Canadian marathon runner as a professional. American A A U president calls it an insult while approving a wide set of annual records in running jumping swimming and throwing, including Ralph Rose, J J Eller, M Sheridan and C M Daniela, with Olympic tryouts noted in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.
Cambridge Mass Nov 17 The entire Crimson eleven were in top form after a light signal drill at Soldiers Field despite Dunlap resting for the day Corbett suffered bruises but not serious The team endured Saturday’s pounding from Marks and Pollard and remained in excellent condition
About 30 candidates for the M. T. H. S track team reported for practice last evening. Heine Lear Ralph Hamilton Paul Stanton and George Stewart ran the half mile averaging 12 seconds per lap. Stanton and Stewart also show promise in distance runs.
The American Cans dominated the Manufacturers' league night with top teamwork totaling 2,657 pins and an average 886 per game. Parrys led individual scores with 936, while American Cans and Lily five neared the 900 class. Kahns swept Centuries, Telegraphers beat Premiers, and Laycocks and Lillys each won straight from National Autos and Mayer Stencils as standings moved.
Cincinnati Ohio January 17 Mayor Markbreit will stop the Sullivan Kilrain boxing bout at the Majestic next week after sending detective Jack McDermott to consult manager Bauer. The mayor vows to uphold the law and regards the sport as brutal and unacceptable.
Dorando Pietri and his brother Ulpiano landed in New York aboard the Kron Prinzess in Cecelie. He expressed confidence in defeating rival Jonny Hayes in a 26 mile 85 yard Madison Square Garden race scheduled for Thanksgiving Eve, saying he is in peak form for the contest.
In Cincinnati on November 17, Pat Powers of the Eastern League and the National Association, with Roch ester owners Chapin and Littell, meet President Herrmann to discuss a possible offer for the release of John Ganzel. Rochester aims to hire Ganzel as manager and first baseman for the coming season.
Roy Glancy a 16 year old Dunkirk quarterback in Hartford City Indiana is in critical condition after a Sunday game. He suffered a head laceration from an opponent's spikes and collapsed on the field. He remains unconscious and convulsing as medics work to stabilize him.
In Shortridge High School Association Football action the Browns remained undefeated with a 2 to 0 win over the Whites. The Blues and the Grays battled until darkness, the Grays clinching a 2 to 1 victory in the final minutes. Bliss native from Washington Street.
Marion Club members promote a fund to back the football team as tickets go on sale at Huder's Weber's and the Marion club for the Marion Club Wabash A A game at Washington Park on Saturday. Both sides pledge confidence as Wabash trains daily and Marion club works three outdoor practice nights and two gym sessions. The Independent state championship game draws a large crowd with strong expectations from both teams.
In Bloomington and Lafayette on November 17, both universities prepared for the upcoming football clash. Indiana’s varsity and freshmen scrimmaged with notable gains by Cutter and Hatfield who may start. several linemen and backs reported improving health and form. Purdue aims to accommodate a growing ticket demand, with extra seating at Stuart Field and controlled sales to curb speculation.
A couple, Maggie and Sandy, sit at the ends of a horsehair sofa after two years of courting. She teases with a kiss on the ear, then he grows bold, pressing for a penny in a playful, intimate moment as the clock counts 27 minutes.
Prosperity for Hart reports Marvin Hart returning from Philadelphia after a six round bout with John Wille. Hart has offers to rematch Wille in Boston in two months and another offer to travel to Savannah for a bout.
Thomas Hueston of St. Louis defeated Alfredo de Oro of Cuba with a score of 11 to 9 to win the first block of the world continuous pool championship series in St. Louis on November 17.
A Parisian story about Joseph Mery the poet. A creditor asks for payment and searches the poet’s rooms but finds no money. Mery calmly suggests checking drawers mantel table secretaire pockets, noting there is nothing to give. The humor rests on the creditor finding no money anywhere.
A pupil explains his mother traded Mrs Green’s almanac last year and he did not know when school begins. The teacher asks why the father, who works nights, does not know the start date. Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The long fight for Sunday baseball continues as the coming general assembly may pass a bill backed by new political leadership and local clubs. It seeks orderly play away from saloons, with church and business groups split in stance while opponents warn of rowdyism. President Watkins plans Buffalo trip to discuss minor league concessions, as Eastern and American associations weigh next moves.
Nusbaum won against Dr Gant at the Board of Trade parlors last night with a score of 0 to 167. Holmes failed to attend as planned and Gant offered to play in his stead.
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