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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1903

Page

8

Never Knocked Out Joe Grim Wrestles Through Tough Fights

Joe Grim, famed as the durable boxing champion, has never been knocked out in a long career facing diverse opponents including For Fligetmmens and Joe Walcott. Despite brutal bouts and a string of challenges, his resilience remains notable as he fights on through punishing rounds and stubborn endurance.

Mstrud Des Shampion Thys Fligetmmens Eter Maner Joe Walcott Dewfel Anuth Mai Bbs West Ett Oman

Twister Report Sparks Batting Struggles At Plate

A jagged report describes pitchers and batters in a tense game as the crowd notes erratic delivery and a sudden loss of speed. The narrative hints at a late shift in momentum with swings at the plate and contact difficulties.

Quayers Une Vail

Alumni plan big celebration at Indianapolis game

A meeting of Indianapolis alumni organized for a large celebration at the Indianapolis football game next Saturday. Purdue supporters are expected from Lafay ette and nearby areas. Fireworks and park activities are planned as managers and local officials work to finalize arrangements amid earlier contract tensions.

Indianapolis William Fefer Liz Purdue Lafavente Tt Tt Na

Prize Fight Planned In Los Angeles Sparks City Turmoil

Los Angeles October 2. Plans for a major prize fight near Junie were dropped after a special council inquiry with church leaders and police. City officials prepared an anti prize-fight ordinance with emergency clause to take effect immediately upon signature by the mayor. Advance sales for Johnson storey field set new records with manager expecting $1,410,000 in receipts.

Los Angeles Col Aleaday Ceminbsters Johnson-storey

Lighter Elevens Benefit From New Rules This Season

The season sees lighter teams with faster defensive plays due to new rules limiting mass formations. Small squads gain edge as end runs and plunges shift with tighter defense. Kicking changes by the scoring team reduce ball control by larger squads, keeping scores closer and offering more action for spectators.

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Down Purdue Down Indiana In Big Football Feud

Bloomington fans crave a Purdue scalp as Indiana and Purdue players eye a historic clash. Indiana plans to study Lafayette’s lineup on an open date while both squads weigh risks and rivals, hoping to seize the big rivalry win for the season.

History of Western Polo Season Promises Record Play

The twenty first season of western roller polo opens amid high expectations as star players from the east travel west to compete. Rich in early league formation, franchise grants, and high salaries, the circuit aims to be a winter attraction rivaling baseball summers. Teams shift to a five man format. Racine chief Hornick offers a cup as championship prize. Central league forms to boost the sport's popularity across the region.

West Galburg Janesville Rachie Wis Cincingati Dayton Richmond Anderson Ind Lown Ba Cluvs Ricghmond Muncie Ravine Ricksmond Andersin Sports Lidia Munih Eby Andersen Hig American Association Wm. Hornick Racine Weston League

Ungallant Lad Sherman Crabbe Charged in Stone Attack

Sherman Crabbe, a youth from 28th Street, faced Judge Stubbs after being accused of striking Lole Sterns, a 9th grader at 999 W Twenty eighthest, with a stone near Thirtieth and Raderats. Witness Tudgy Stubbs questioned the tradition of throwing stones at girls and the court postponed the case to Tuesday.

Sherman Crabbe Stubbs Sherman

Best Race Track Opinion from George Ketcham on Wichita Course

George Ketcham hails the Wichita track as accurately measured and distance faithful after past doubts. He notes Crescens mile and Lou Dillon Major Delmar records stand firmly, praises the sand loam surface, and says the venue is the greatest outdoor track when properly cared for.

Wichita Crescens Lou Dillon Major Delmar

Start of New Movement in Western College Athletics

Chicago university announces a push to end gate receipts in intercollegiate contests and endow all athletic departments. President Marper outlines the plan approved by the board of physical culture and athletics, aiming for broad adoption across major colleges, with West Point and Annapolis as cautious precedents.

Chicago Chicago University Marper Hay University Board of Physical Culture and Athletics West Point Annapolis

Saturday Football Scores From Across Colleges

A survey of college football results lists Purdue over Oberlin 18 to 5 and DePauw 18 over Butler 0. Other notable scores include Princeton 17 over Dartmouth 0, Cornell 41 over Western Reserve 0, Navy 5 over Georgetown 32, and Amherst 18 against Trinity 18. Carlisle 12 beat Swarthmore 6, and Williams 17 defeated Syracuse 5.

Purdue Oberlin Normerican College of Medicin Wabash Shortridge DePauw Butler Bartham Franklin Chicago Illinois Minnesota Beloit Michigan Wisconsin A. Rose Polytechnic Miami Indian Ska Stern Cincinnati Grinnen Ohio Iate Akron Detroit Athletics Columbia Pennsylvania Brown Yale West Point Princeton Dartmouth Cornell Western Reserve Carlisle Swarthmore Lafayette Navy Georgetown North Carolina Wiliams Syracuse Dickinson Franklin and Marshall Wesleyan New York Amherst Trinity Andover Harvard Haverford Rutgen

Lou Dillon Mare Breaks World Trotting Record in Memphis

Lou Dillon the mare that broke the world trotting record trotted a mile in 1:38 2/5 on the Memphis track despite a strong raw wind. Rev Frank Gunsaulus at Central church drew a comparison between the horse and Moses, stunning the congregation as news of the record appeared in the paper.

Chicago Gat Lou Dillon Memphis Frank Gunsaulus Central Church Moses Gunsautts Condinent Dillon Creacons

Judge Clancy delays hunt trip to aid copper war appeal

Judge William Clancy postpones his hunting trip and remains to press the appeal from his division in the copper war. To ensure his safety, the mayor tightens patrols around the depot while armed men are reported nearby. Telegrams are sent to Senator W A Clark, Gov. Toole, Representative Dixin, and others in Great Falls and Washington urging mediation among copper interests to keep mines open.

Wm. Clancy Se Vlar Pokicemen Judge Caney Judge Corne Great Folia W. A. Clark D K. Toole Helena Jos Dixin Washington HIT Great Norther Gibson

Mother Jones in town and Dowie sermons shock none

Mother Jones spoke Sunday night with United Mine Workers president Join Mitchell, in New York Dowie addressed three crowds at Macron squire garden with no disturbances. He denounced masons and various newspapers while local ads tout tonic and shoes fill space on page.

Mother Jones Taboy Join Mitchell The United Mine Workers Dowie New York John Alexander Dowie Macron Squire

Prankish Wheels Burn near Wreck on Massachusetts Ave

A Brightwood car narrowly avoided a crash when two boys at Massachusetts avenue and North Street hurled iron wheels from a baby carriage onto the road. The car’s front wheels left the track but landed safely after an abrupt halt. The incident occurred Sunday afternoon with passengers aboard.

Brightwood Masachusetts Ave North-st Thomas Millard Nicholas Wi Lard Massachusetts-ave Ralph Stout Edward Stout Massachusetts Ave

Grub Show Opens At Tom Linson Belinay Venture

ThePure fond show will open at Tom Linson Belinay Vening and is exported as the largest of its kind in Indianapolis. The hall will be filled with booths and displays offering samples of delicacies to entice visitors. A cooking demonstration by Miss Armstrong from Chicago will feature German Neuse methods.

Tomlinson Belinay @Vening Indianapolis Misa Armstrong Chicago

Husband Pleads for Release in Police Court

In a police court Saturday evening Mr. Lewis Hawks pleaded with the judge to spare his wife’s husband from prison and allow him to return home. Hawks, recently dismissed from work for incompetence, had been pursued after an affidavit alleging distress and the couple’s strained relations. The hearing culminated with a plea for acquittal and a wage release.

Jandy Clara Lawell Elmer Lawell Noutiea Negre Warran Ps4 Lewis Hawks Pasl Hawks

Medical Claim Promises Cure with 8 percent Efficacy

An advertisement claims a treatment for rheumatic conditions and catarrh, listing ailments from kidney issues to headaches. It asserts an 8 percent success rate and offers a one day course for 10 cents, with a money back guarantee if no cure.

Srieter Dorkhan Une

Court grants mild sentence in drunkenness case

In police court Prosecutor Holmes asks John Scantland to testify about fines he owes for a drunken charge. Scantland admits drinking but pleads for leniency, offering a plea while the court, amid a busy docket, shows mercy and reduces his penalty to a small sum.

John Scantland Holmes

Orientals in Sunday School at Fletcher Place Church

A report notes ten Chinese members attended Sunday school at Fletcher Place church. Pang Gee Sung, the first convert, joined the church two weeks earlier. The others listed are Wal Hush, Panag You, and Dong Gum Hong who followed that Sunday.

Ee Fletcher-place M. Ho Fletcher-place Church Pang Gee Sung Wal Hush Panag You Dong Gum Hong

Burglars Raid Nash's Aug Store in Twin City

Burglars raided Nash's aug store and two other outlets on a Friday night, taking a large quantity of cigars and vbacen items. Police are pursuing leads.

Unclear Prohibition Night Keeps Saloons Open Citywide

Local officials allowed many downtown bars to stay open while several Negro dives and others were shut or restricted. Hotels and front bars faced varying orders, with some venues told to move to rear entrances to avoid Sunday opening.

Juy Bates Inn Court-st Garper’s Penneyle Anja-St Denison

Hyacinths block New Orleans bayou. navy suspended

High south winds have driven water hyacinths into Teche bayou in New Orleans blocking the stream. Some craft cannot move and the bayou navigation is suspended indefinitely.

New Orleans Tece Bayou

Path of the Reaper funeral for J Reuter at insane hospital

The funeral of J Reuter will be held at ten o'clock this morning at the insane hospital. The service will be simple and held by the hospital staff with limited attendance.

Path OF the Reaper J. Reuter W. the Insane Hospital Tows-al

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