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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1903
Page
6
In Westville an evening confrontation arose when a man returned home with another woman at a club. A woman shouted threats, vowing to confront the rival, while the other night scene involved a tense exchange and a warning of violence. Another item notes Father Foerster, a cathedral priest, accidentally boarding the wrong train and becoming stranded in Peru Indiana before finding a path to Decatur.
Huntington report describes El mag of Englewood waking to a burning house while sleeping. He thought falling plaster was rain and slept through danger as neighbors struggled to wake him. A tragic near miss with the home’s collapse.
The Indianapolis and Northwestern line reports strong business with heavy travel to Indianapolis and other points. Cars arrive and depart near schedule times, and Sunday trips were popular. Many Lebanon and Indianapolis residents visited the area for outings, while locals spent the day along the line.
In Anderson Indiana Joseph D Folsom a first cousin of Mrs Grover Cleveland drove an Ice wagon. When Mrs Cleveland became First Lady she offered to help place him in Washington but he stayed in Cleveland believing his position there was better.
A patchwork of brief notes from Indiana communities reports of a pastor returning from a 25000 mile Pacific coast trip an architect’s bulldog mischief car antics in Fort Wayne a prisoner escape in Vincennes a mysterious near fatal illness in Clinton and track-surface improvements at Lake County fairgrounds plus a Tipton resident's jail stay.
In Walkerton Charles Northam, once jailed for drunkenness, was released but allowed others to answer for him until another intoxication led to detention. In Gas City residents plan efforts to halt Sunday football. many support the sport but oppose its play in town limits. Martinsville reports a penthouse fire on the town’s edge causing substantial loss. Flora prepares libel suits against city papers over remarks about a missing husband. divorce action not planned.
The article argues for simple, fixed number based signals to keep rivals from decoding plays. It emphasizes uniform starts, quick decisive quarterback calling, disciplined silence, deceptive feints, and balancing workload to keep players fresh and maintain a strong, cohesive machine.
The text explains that indicated plays reverse from left to Ment and vice versa. The end behind the ball carrier is the safety man who watches for fumbles. Dotted lines depict ball passing and encircled figures represent the man with the ball.
In Charlestown on October 13, a prison baseball scene features an umpire who stands on the wall with a rifle while prisoners play. His calls are respected. the rifle is not aimed at any force, but serves to enforce proper decisions during the game.
Cleveland players returned home Monday with reports of a brick and stone assault in Cincinnati after Sundays game. Elmer Filek was struck in the mouth by a brick, others suffered head injuries as crowds blamed an umpire for ending play early due to darkness. Reds fans allegedly hurled bricks to vent displeasure as Cleveland rallied to win.
California emerges as a boxing hub with wide open bouts in San Francisco and Los Angeles while Seattle Portland and Butte host occasional matches. Mecca crowds, large venues, and two clubs loom as championships decide in San Francisco or Los Angeles. In Mobile, Congressman S. W. Thompson backs Grover Cleveland for president as the nation watches the sport.
Archie Ward, a young school teacher, was struck in the head by a pitched ball during a game at Dillsboro on Monday. He sustained injuries expected to be fatal. The pitcher was Loop-the-Loop Kerr of Aurora.
New York dealers claim highclass coach horses are in strong demand and that the horse loanage has been postponed for a time, suggesting a robust market.
The Lotug stable by J Arkell will be sold at his request amid his election as president of United States laht and heating company. Arkell races under Lotug stable name. Oxford baseball team ends season at Malot Park beating Malot Park Chippers 7 to 4. coach R W Williams notes a splendid season with only four losses.
Batter Ames of Boston owner of the famed schooner America, winner of the cup, plans to start the old boat in next May’s trans Atlantic race. Sir Thomas Lipton offers a $500 cup. Ames says America is sound and could sail across the Atlantic if needed, though presently tied up at Chelsea Bridge.
The A A A. bans the Louisville training school and the Kentucky military institute from athletic events with Shortridge and local Manual training managers. Officials warn they will seek suspensions from the A A U if they proceed with any competition.
The Indianapolis school will cancel its games with Louisville training school after allegations that the school used an ineligible coach and other ineligible personnel in a recent matchup last Saturday.
Daily bargains offered in The Sun’s small ads and the large display ads elsewhere promise readers profit. Readers are urged to peruse both to catch rare items at low prices.
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