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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1903
Page
6
Chicago university lists a new member nicknamed "Bubbles" HM described as an added asset for the season. The report notes the player is a healthy fit for a关键 role, weighing 16 pounds and aged about 18, with Core State assessing him as well suited for an Italian riding style.
Cresconaia, king of trotters, breaks two minute mile mark at Wichita Kansas. Weather ideal, Gen HH Ketcham in command as the horse hits 40 seconds for a quarter, 1:59% for the mile, beating Low Dillon and Major Delmar records by a quarter second.
The Manual Training School golfers begin match play for the championship on Riverside Links Tuesday. Tiddie faces McCrae Thomas meets Ayres Kirklin plays Garbs. Winners advance to meet each other and the finals on Saturday.
Sprightly dispatch from Indiana details a Saturday night incident where Special Policeman Harry Crossley arrests a popular local youth Gideon after a disturbance. A crowd surged and resistance ensued, with police presence preventing a worse melee amid the tension.
A pithy, if percussively odd, editorial blends sports and sociopolitical musings. It argues Porto Rican youths should learn baseball and contrasts it with traditional local pastimes, asserting humane sports are needed to replace rock fighting. It features references to Bishop James H Van Uven and United States constitution themes.
A fragment from a Michigan college paper discusses Coach Yoal and a control raid, praising his leadership and personal habits while noting his role in Michigan victories. The text critiques a stance and reflects on athletic governance and integrity.
Lord Curzon, Viceroy of India, requests a rest from his official duties. Parliament duties and a possible trip home to England are discussed, with an estimated May return. A special leave may be required before he can depart, shaping a potential break for Curzon next year.
The Freakin college football squad defeated the Physicians and Surgeons of Indianapolis at Franklin by 14 to 3 in a sloppy second half. Cooper delivered a notable 8 yard run for the score. The Messiah Chorus rehearsal is set for Tuesday evening at Shortridge Hall.
Ward of Omaha Nev claims his city has had enough of the Western league which closed early. He says manager Rourke plans to join minor league magnates to form a new association and looks to the American Association. Omaha is reportedly under consideration for territorial rights by the association leaders.
Edney who escaped from the Workhouse two weeks ago surrendered to a guard of Supt Shaw. He had traveled around the country with Edder claiming he sought liberty. He was in company with Warren Flack at the time of surrender.
A detailed preview of the open class at Memphis, pitting Billings for the famed Lou Dillon against Smathers and his four-horse stable led by Major Detmar. The article notes the fierce rivalry, immense betting, and the global anticipation for the race described as the greatest ever in harness racing history.
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as the best means to balance digestion, blood, and organs. It argues a healthy stomach blocks disease, cites testimonials from Mrs. Alice Everly and Jas. E. Hawkins, and offers a $3,000 forfeit for signature forgery. It also promotes The People's Common Sense Medical Adviser free by mail.
Frank Lennox selects a local golf team to travel to Anderson. The group includes Cartes, Lennox, Sayles, Bhurn, Agreed, Webel, Barrows and Werth, with matches planned to determine totals and hole wins.
An advertising snippet from London markets claims a snappy up to date shoe promotion. It mentions VICTOR shoes in multiple sizes and widths with $198 tag, touting value and saving money at Bouton's shop.
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