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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1905

Page

7

Auto Races Set for Indianapolis Fair Grounds Event

Ready for the auto races at the fair grounds aims to deliver a premier Indianapolis show. Cars from Terre Haute Anderson Munds Richmond Fort Wayne and other towns converge for seven events led by a 10 mile handicap race at 11. Entry lists abound with daring drivers and strong cars from Premier Vanderbilt and others.

Fair Grounds Indianapolis Seuma Terre Haute Anderson Munds Richmond Fort Wayne Vanderbilt I. P Nationa National Motor Vehicle Co W.W. F. Clemens American American Motor Car Co Harry Stute Marion + Marion Motor Car Co Dan Teeter Stoddard-Dayton Dayton Motor Car Co Frank Moore HLP National National Motor Vehicle Co Charles Mert W. F. Clemens National A. C Marion Marion Motor Car Co Fred Tone American Motor Car Co Harry Stutz American Marmeon m Ordyke & Marmon Howard Ash Dayton Motor Car Ben Briscoe Maxvrell Maxwell-Briscoe Mfg Premier Motor Mfg Joseph Stoo Ray McNamara Pope-Toteto Issry Oe John Carter Charles Merz F. Clemens National Leia A. C. Newby Marion Theese Pope-Talido A. Alison Weed A. Allison Marmon Nordyke-Marmon Co Edward Ash I. Maxwellwe Yremier Motor Mfg Joseph W. Moore Ray McNema W. P. Seal Rt F Marion Motor Car Company Dan ‘Teeter AL Allison J. A Allison Pope-Toledo Stoddard-Dayton Tayton Motor Car Company Prank Moore Premier A Premier Motor Joseph W Moore Eventno Wright Poonda Mahion Ay Marion Motor Car Company Fred ‘Tone Maxwell Maxwell-Brisco Mte Co Ren Briscoe Joseph W. ‘Moore National Motor Vehcice Co Ala Newby Clemens Marion Ron Motor Car Company Harry Switz American Wl Marmon Nordyke & Marmon Terant, Moore S Motor Sg Farley

American jockey to ride Prince of Wales horses

Skeets Martin, the American jockey, will ride the Prince of Wales horses next season. The prince will have first call on him, with riding fees around 20,000 dollars expected for 1906. Martin is praised for gentleness to horses and steady riding, and he may ride for others when not needed by the prince.

Skeets Martin the Sun London Prince of Wales Sean Prince Ordiners Childhm Princes Maher James Miller Anyne Fockey King Mo Ward Marcus Heresfora Mato Enginle Kingsbury Pingree Fomon

Prisoner Recovers From Self Inflicted Lacerations

A special to The Sun from Tuchmond Kentucky reports Robert Gat, a printer, was injured after attempting suicide by striking his head against a front bat. He is hospitalized and in recovery.

Sun Tuchmond Get Robert Gat

Kid McCoy Weds Widow Lilian Ellis in New York Hotel

Norman Selby once known as Kid McCoy marries Lilian Ellis widow of Edward C. Ellis at the Algonquin hotel in a ceremony led by Rev James L Lee. He vows to drop the McCoy name and leave racing life behind. The couple plans a New York area honeymoon after a Cumberland Hotel dinner and theater box celebration.

New York Normans Selby Kid McCoy Algonquin Hotel James L. Lee Westminster Presbyteran Vhurch Lilian KE. Ellis Edward C. Ellis Schenectady McCoy Sam Mr. Selby Aimes Selby Sits Selly Ile Minsyciola Arnold Miss Arnold Providence Rhode Island Sul Robert Dunlop

Short season proposal rattles major league schedules

The New York owners push a shorter season to 140 games for next year. If the National League agrees, the plan could form the basis for an earlier start and end. Proponents say weather and player fatigue would improve, and fans would enjoy earlier warmth and a quicker conclusion to the season.

Chicago New York Kemeriig Johnson

Laycocks Retain Lead in Commercial Bowling League

The Laycocks held their top spot Thursday night with strong rolling, moving ahead Ramnes from G. J. Atlas and Commercials. Atlas and Commercials won two straight from Nationals and Americans. Niemeyer’s team moved up from sixth to fourth after toppling Premiers. Jenneyx swept two from Police as Laycocks posted a high team score of 6 and an individual mark of 21.

Laycocks Lascacks Atlas Commercials Leels Niemeyer Jenneyx Police

Butler Athletic Association Elects Officers

Officers are elected by the Butler Athletic Association including Cloyd Spodnight as president and John K. Kingsbury as vice president. Charles Teachoat serves as secretary and Charles Davis as treasurer and board member. Other board members include John F. tehell Willan Powers and Paul D. Christian. The piece notes a victory for the barbs with support from the Delta Taus. Edward Schoen, Shortridge football player, shows improvement after injury with a reported positive change in his condition.

Butler Athletic Associaton Cloyd Spodnight John K. Kingsbury Charles Teachoat Charles Davis Trensurer Board of Control John F.tehell Willan Powers Paul D. Christan Centre Barbs Delta Taus

Nelson May Meet Terry special to The Sun

Kansas City reports Nelsons may face Terry Nelson in future bouts as excitement grows over McGovern versus Murphy results in Philadelphia. The piece notes Nelsons’ past brilliance and speculates on a potential Breellyn or Yow matchup, with a look at sparring styles and training methods.

Kansas City le Mee Nelsons Bing Nolan McGovern Tommy Murphy Philadelphia Watve Fehter New York Nelson

Avondale Heights Plans Winter Amusement Resort

George W. Thigerdeen of Avondale Heights announces that Maullanapolle will stay open in winter as a novelty in amusements. The summer resort will become a year round venue with cuthouse turned theater, summer-style performances, wine offerings, and the same chef and waiter staff continuing through winter.

George W. Thigerdeen Avondale Heights Idianapalis

RINKS Special Cloak Sale Saturday

RINKS offers special discounts on cloaks this Saturday with prices cut from 42 to 3 dollars, across sizes 26 to 34. Located on North Illinois Street, the shop promotes broad savings on all cloaks.

North Illinis Street

Best of the Better Pianos In Tone and Construction

A trade item notes pianos built to withstand wear and tear with tone and craftsmanship highlighted. The description emphasizes hand carved elements and specially priced models aimed at durability and long use.

Setlun

Johnson and Brush Meet After World Series Reconciliation

American League president Johnson and New York Nationals chief Brush finally spoke in public after a tense season. The World Championship Series ushers a thaw among magnates as the national commission earns praise for arranging the clash and easing hostilities between the factions.

Esat Johnson John Z. Brush New York Nationals Tng Nan John T Herrmann Ban John National Commission Brush and Johnson

Beeret Practice Sparks Quiet Beginnings at Yair

Reported practice at Yair signals a cautious start for Beeret as the team readies behind closed gates. Baltimore eyes a return to major leagues amid a gala season marked by high attendance in Philadelphia. Aly Clingman of Toledo exits with an injury, adding to roster uncertainties as the team contends with recent struggles.

Beeret Yair

Foul Strike Rule Doom Ed By World Series Outcome

Special to the Sun reports the foul strike rule may be dropped after the Giants defeat the Athletics four games to one in the world's championship series. Giants players like Bresnahan and Dahlen led with strong fielding and base stealing, while Mack's pitchers controlled hitters. The piece also notes a Chicago incident where a girl in man's garb, Anguary Helven, sought work and was detained for a police test at the garrison station.

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