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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1902
Page
8
Indiana team overwhelms Cincinnati with Killen strong on the mound. Hoosiers gain early lead and cruise to an 11 to 2 victory as Reds misplay several balls and fail to mount a comeback.
Greenfield Indiana on October 4 Special Correspondent Sheriff Larrabee acting on Gov Durbin orders canceled three Tuesday night boxing bouts. The billed fighters were Kid Blackburn versus Kentucky Rosebud Harry Rogers versus Jack Cullin and Jack Ryan against Ed Cuddy.
The all-Americans visit for games Friday and Saturday with the all-Nationals set for Monday. Friday is ladies day and events include a 100 yard dash featuring Jack Lutthe and Pete O'Brien and another race between Fox and Coulter plus a ball throwing match. Rockford won the pennant in the Three-I league and next year the salary limit rises to 900 dollars a month.
Harvard 17 Bowdoin G Yale 34 Tufts 6 Princeton 18 Swarthmore 0 Cornell 31 Rochester 0 Illinois 22 Kirkeville osteopathy 0 University of Pennsylvania 10 Franklin and Marshall 0.
Shortridge has elected Carney as captain of its second football team. The first team faces Sheridan this Saturday in a scheduled match.
Ramblers beat Centrals in five of six games while Columbias Dew eys and Tish I Mingoes each won four. Alcazars and Royals split even as the standings show varied outcomes across six games.
New York reports that Nash Turner and Lucien Lyne, top American jockeys, may ride in Europe next season. Turner has signed to race for W. K. Vanderbilt in France, Lyne weighs an England offer worth about $20,000 a year, while Turner earns $10,000 plus expenses.
The All-Americans for Friday and Saturday in Indianapolis include Lajoie Bradley Kahoe and Bernhardt from Cleveland Mercer and Harley from Detroit Waddell from Philadelphia Sigtivan from Chicago and one additional player yet to be chosen.
The passage lists lines owned or controlled by the L. and N. and the Atlantic Coast Line, detailing network miles: 3,436 for Nashville and Chattanooga and St. Louis, 1,196. Western and Atlantic 184. Atlanta Knoxville and Northern 261. Georgia Railroad leased by Coast Line and L. and N. 307. West Point Route controlled by Georgia road 218.
Rock Falls Newfoundland Oct 2 W Simpbaugh sues a fraternal beneficiary order claiming excruciating torture and injuries after riding an electric goat in a lodge incident. He says sparks, a fall from a live wire and lifelong injuries resulted from the ride.
The patient Dong Gong, after suffering burns from a hot iron, has regained sensation but health authorities doubt a full cure. He received chaulmoogra therapy with ample air and pork chops in quarantine. The examination committee will determine further steps before possible fumigation and release.
The CHD to Cincinnati announces fast trains and modern equipment arriving. Express departures include 7 40 a.m and 11 20 a.m, with additional express and limited services listed at 6 00 p.m and 8 00 p.m.
The schedule lists Amusements Grand with two and a half shows at 2 15 and 8 15. PARK presents The Black Vipers at 2 and 8. EMPIRE shows Burlesque at 2 and 8. The piece notes Pietro Mascagni plans a U S residence in October with $100000 life insurance for the American managers to cover risks. It also mentions past insurances of Lilli Lehmann and Sarah Bernhardt plus a comical aside about Henry Carleton’s stuttering.
A medical committee led by Dr G A Jordan weighs whether Dong Gong the Chinese leper is cured after a four month report of no symptoms. Dong Gong tasted health like an athlete during a City Dispensary visit, while a microscopic test is ordered to confirm his condition.
A fragment shows train express and limited schedules with times from early morning to evening. Ticket offices are at 25 West Washington Street and at Union Station.
Mrs J Cumming Smith returns from Buffalo and many upcoming weddings fill the column. Invitations issued for Miss Lucy Renney and Henry J Huder on October 15 at Christchurch. Several state weddings listed with brides in white organdie and silk gowns and Rev F Dowd officiating. A wedding breakfast noted at the bride’s home and music by Miss Katherine Reynolds.
The Atlantic Coast Line will become the Souths largest railroad system after taking over the Louisville and Nashville road. It will total 9 583 miles, up from 1 684 miles before a July 1 Plant system absorption. The Plant system had 2 140 miles and the Columbia and Western Carolina 448 miles, shaping a 4 162 mile base before L N absorption.
Pauline Hall returns to the Grand next week after two prior visits as a vaudeville star noted for big business. The Park shows feature The black vipers a crime play from Chicago with thrilling interest. The Empire presents a daring three Poles acrobatic act from Europe highlighting bold feats.
A fragment notes that The Sun’s page liners offer engaging reading with content that sparks interest and may reveal items readers want to pursue. The entertaining tone suggests quick snippets and curiosities to explore.
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