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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1903
Page
8
A rough snapshot shows Dickey Donnelly guiding Heatherbloom, a gelding owned by Howard Jets. The image suggests a seven foot nine inch jump set a new world record as Heatherbloom clears the fifteenth bar with hind quarters briefly in the air before landing.
In a rough Comedy League night Ettabies won their first game as the Commercial League saw low scores. Readable totals include Marton alleys Whens 633 550 and Eagles 7 703 610 with Marotta 7M 0b FBIe oe.
Captain Clark among 13 players ruled ineligible after Monday due to poor school standing. Benton relays word that two key members Gipe and Johnson are among the banished. Disqualified players will miss five weeks, but two reinstated to play Culver game Saturday.
A compiled list of British and American amateur running records with performers and dates. Names include Tom Burke Williamaburg F E Myers G George Sid Thomas and others across Stamford Bridge New York Paddington Belfast and related venues with distances from 80 yards to eight miles and times ranging from 1:35 to 5:44 for various events.
William Clymer leaves Leninsile Ameriatai team for Columbus for next season while Harry Arndt moves from Columbus to Lauraville. Army and navy patch up their rift and football returns. Pittsburg baseball shares $60,000 from Boston series among players except five who split a sixteenth. Pitcher Phillipe earns extra stock and cash. Wabash football seeks another game with Culver Military Academy after a dispute over a downed play. Filer and Shortridge fail to field full teams. Calvert game prep near Lake Maxinkuckee with Shortridge.
The text recounts Jim Corbett predicting Eddie Hanson will defeat Young Corbett in a featherweight bout. It notes Corbett, once a bank clerk turned actor, has offered tips and previously predicted a quick finish in his match with Jeffries, acknowledging that even top fighters err.
Manager Edward Stanton of Milwaukee notes nearly 100 minor leaguers have been purchased or drafted by the National and American leagues, with five to ten more likely before next season. He says most youngsters fail to make a big league impact due to rapid advancement, limited development time, and being benched if teams falter.
William Reijferacifed completes an aeriaility and will exhibit his machine at the exposition. Exposition officers approve plans and Streator man expects to fly the expo. Stand Up for the Enterprising Business Houses of Indianavallo offer daily bargains in The Sun. Watch for them.
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