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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1905
Page
6
Special to the Sun in Chicago reports stricter interpretations and harsher penalties under the new intercollegiate football rules to curb rough play. Officials must watch for onside maneuvers, dead balls, and collisions after tackles, while the committee aims to curb roughing and dangerous interference to prevent injuries.
Special to the Sun reports Britt and Nelson may meet in Philadelphia in a six round bout arranged by Britt who would fight anywhere if terms suit Nelson. A coast bout is sought but if not, Philadelphia contests and a New York City option with Joe Gana are discussed. Multiple tag teams are listed for upcoming early 20th century fights with various venues including Cincinnati Pittsburg and St. Louis.
A fragmented Philadelphia area summary lists battery makers and sellers such as Budelphin, Schreek, and Walls. It notes games in New York with teams including Beatrott and Mullen, detailing players Wick and Diech in a terse beat style.
National League matchups include Cincinnati at St Louis and Houston at Pittsburgh. American League action has Cleveland visiting Boston, Detroit at New York, Chicago at Washington, and St Louis at Philadelphia.
Solth Bend Indiana special to The Bun reports wrestler Merbert Lederer of Mma City, once Indiana University standout, married Inex Keller daughter of a Bloomington coal operator. The romance, long known locally, was confirmed Tuesday.
Incomplete and garbled report shows Harvard football practice notes with unclear names and actions. Text hints at Carrigan and Riven Jog Guog but fails to provide coherent details or outcomes.
In remarks attributed to Griffith and others, Chesbro is lauded as the best pitcher in the business. Comparisons to Mathewson and Biatholow are noted, with claims Chesbro has stamina and class. The discussion touches on team strength, weather effects, and potential moves affecting the league standings.
A garbled sports page lists names and events including Myron Milli¢nry and Dan Patch, several horse and jockey mentions, upcoming races at Memphis and Dallas, and various riders and horses such as Audubon Boy and Wanmitch. The text is jumbled with many unreadable phrases but preserves a slate of racing personalities and meetings.
Indignant Cincinnati manager Herrmann vows to oppose the proposed exchange of Steinfeldt and Sebring for Jake Wee and warns implicated Chicago figures Bergens MaAnaKe are responsible. He accuses others of breaches and pledges action to hold accountable those who urged secrecy and betrayal.
Special to the Banner notes Missouri law requires Sunday saloon closings, Gov Folk enforces it, and St Louis remains dry. Despite closures, crowds seek nearby East St Louis and country towns for liquor as Sunday outings persist. Police reports indicate a sharp drop in Monday court activity and a broader social shift toward Sabbath observation.
Amanda Clement of Yankton college, 17, captains basketball, excels in tennis, and has become the first woman to umpire a professional baseball game in the Hawarden and Hawarden tax league. She earned money umpiring to fund college, impressed managers with fair rules and steady calls, and foresees continuing as an umpire next year.
A meeting is called for Monday the sixteenth in Columbus to organize a Central Ohio Roller Polo League. Invited delegates from Columbus Toledo Delaware Maclan Vernon Mansfield Springfield Darton Lima Tin Ashland Piqua Mazeiion Fostoria Findlay and London aim to form an eight club circuit. A Western Ohio League draft includes Lima Findlay Postoric Wapakoneta St. Marys Sidney and Tiffin.
In Gel New York on April 4 Uhere the car driven by Werner was withdrawn replacing Sal Knisepower owned by Clareove Gray Dinsmore. Dinsmore, head of the Automobile Club of America abroad, arrived aboard Kaiser Wilhelm I and said he would immediately notify ACA Secretary Butler to withdraw his machine from the Oct 44 race.
Special to The Run Lexington Ky Oct 4 The three year old colt Exton, who forced Susse N to acknowledge S84 at Columbus, was sold by owner Henry B Ray of Pittsburgh to Montgomery & Uinger of Allegheny City for 1000. Exton was not eligible to the Kentucky Derby but will meet the three year olds in the Kentucky stake next week with Ed Benyen driving Extonix by Expedition out of a Sternberg mare.
The Kanna continued strong showing in the Commercial Bowling league Tuesday night by sweeping three games from the Maroux to sit atop the standings. Progress won their first game of the season against Liebere, while Harfords swept three from the Tr. & S. Kingsns defeated Straus, and Fletchers took two of three from the News.
Emma Goldman has moved to New York to work as a hairdresser. The text notes a shift from her former social circle and implies a new business endeavor in a field where her old circle has little use.
An advertising notice touts a tonic claiming powerful rejuvenating and vitalizing effects for those weakened by illnesses. It promises dramatic benefits and urges readers to order by mail, naming the makers Hood's Burnaparilla and CL Hood Co as proprietors.
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