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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1904

Page

8

Murray In Bad Way In Heavyweight Defense

Celso Goodwin defended his lightweight title against George Murray of Lynn in a bout at the Apot athletic association arena. The early rounds were tame but Goodwin gained control in the later rounds with rapid jabs and an uppercut. Murray showed grit but faded as Goodwin pressured him and the referee scored the decision for Goodwin.

Balem Mays Chester Celso George Murray Lynn England Tiie Yueaday Goodwin Moray Goodwin Ted Merray Femina Lemina

Corbett Meets Nelson Set After Boxing Permit Vote

Board of supervisors adopted a resolution granting the Hayes Valley athletic club a November boxing permit by 11 to 1. Corbett is expected to arrive in town to begin training, as a long‑arranged fight with Nelson is now assured. In St Louis, William Clearwater defeated Jerome Keogh in the championship pool, with Huston trading stories among four players. Memphis announces a supplementary trotting meeting on Nov 3 4 and 5.

Corbett Nelson the Sun Francisco Cal Hayes Valley Athletic Club Board of Supervisors Clearwater Keogh Scripps-M'Rae Telegram Louis Wilam Memphis Venn Howe Memphis Trotung Association

MULES IN RACE AT MEMPHIS GRAND CIRCUIT MEET

Special to The Bun. In Memphis on October 2 a free-for-all trotting mule race crowned Ancestor the winner amid a chaotic betting coup. Fil Renyon led Lexington Ry. to victory with Ancestor, while bets on the mule drew heavy action and a surge in odds. The event claims a quirky record as a spectacle on the Grand Circuit stakes day.

Memphis Tenn Fil Renyon Lexington. Ry Scott Winivon Kentuckys Benyon Daddy Renvan Anvestor Aviven Hudson BUC Failee Beaven the Nile Lou Thillon Jack Curry Oac Dos Vlom Beashey Taye Sips Enchantress Ed Geers Pee Fold Fieers Colonel PD Charlee F. Dean Sweet Marie de. Strong Ozanam Snyder McGregor Iwate Stelito

Where Grouse Abound Report From Pennsylvania Counties

Grouse are reported plentiful and in excellent condition in Pike Manres Clearfield Juniata and Wyoming counties Pennsylvania In Stroudsburg Pocono mountains there are many sportsmen on opening day with birds abundant and game plentiful Bears and deer seen in Hambers and Unis state areas Deer feeding in open fields in recent months Some bear and deer forage noted in uns timbered regions with regrowth after past cutting and some areas untouched by lumbering remain.

Pike Manres Clearfield Juniata Wyoming Pennsylvania Stroudspurg Pocura Unis Chambersburg Himnberman

Japanese Wrestlers Defy Hygiene Yet Stand as Men of Iron

War correspondents in the Far East describe Yumegatani, champion wrestler of Japan, as the paragon of strength and agility. The piece details sumo’s grip, the ritual arena under banners, and the guilds insistence on discipline despite rumors of drink, noting the wrestler’s immense barrel frame and catlike quickness.

Yumeratani Japan Iis Yumegatani Shezeel Guid Yumegatant Aden Reio Tura Vantesants Europe America

Britt in Thin Ring Showdown With Rafael Sparks Hype

Special to the Run from San Francisco reports Jimmy Britt and Frank Rafael sparring with gloves on as Britt enters a high profile run toward a possible clash with Joe Gans. The piece notes Britt’s rising speed, compares him to Olympian Andy Gallagher, and argues Britt could become the lightweight champion while acknowledging Gans would pose a tougher test.

Ban Francisco Cay Jimmy Britt Frank Rafael Wow Naughton de Halmaore Ronnie Britt Andy Gallagher Brit Diming Gans Gallagher Jimmy James Edwards Rafael Andy Ana Canals Young Corbett Gane Joe Gans

Boxing Report With Erratic Text From Local Bout

A disjointed boxing summary notes Sullivan and Gans in a rough exchange with a fellow crew member. The report mentions Gans bracing, exchanging punches, and tying fights with careful countering. The passage is unclear but preserves the main actions and names.

Sullivan Gans Yeater Stewert Gans Jake Rips

Kelley Ready for It in Crown Auditorum Fight

Hugo Kelley western middleweight champion meets Mike Schreck of Chicago Wednesday night in the Auditorum. They have clashed before with Kelley holding an edge in past bouts. Kelley vows a hard battle and says Schreck is a worthy foe in prime condition.

Auditorum Hugo Kelley Mike Schreck Chicina Kelley Schreck Earl

Baseball Gossip Reels in Split SPUSKOTE Series

Fragmented reports note division in SPUSKOTE series with teams and players such as Ghe ree and American stars. Mentions of media chatter and minor player movements appear, including references to Los Angeles, Pittsburgh, and Marinians, with unclear details on outcomes or dates.

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Hats for sale in silk velvet trims sale likely adjourned

Trelly silk velvet hats offered ready to trim with several good shapes priced at $2.98 each.

Chater

National League and American League Pitching and Hitting Records

A garbled season summary notes Ritchey playing 16 games and Abbatichto ranking second in some stat, with Seeler 185 hits second to Lajois who had more. Keeler had 1 double, a triple, and two homers in one sequence. Frank Dwyer of Geneva sits as commissioner, splitting time between Geneva and Detroit. Waddell’s 43 strikeouts in a nine inning game era is mentioned, alongside Christy Matthewson’s NL strikeout record of 98. Wits second with 191 strikeouts for Boston, and a mix of pitching records and team stats across the leagues.

Ritchey Abbatichto Williem Seeler Lajois Keeler A Tories Frank Dwyer Geneva No Oy Detroit Dwyer Christy Matthewson Sf Gamer Victor Wits Boston Secon

Leitch & Co Bankrupt Involuntary Petition Filed

An involuntary bankruptcy petition was filed in federal court against Leitch & Co a firm of James Leitch and William C Lee. Creditors Windia Eisenstaedt and others seek bankruptcy and a receiver. The firm admits inability to pay and consents to bankruptcy proceedings. a separate personal suit arose from alleged damages.

Leitch & Co Fea James Leitch William Clee Brudix & Eisenstaedt New York Leitch &D Tatton d& A

Schools Open to Negroes in Campsville Case

The state supreme court orders the Campsville board of education to admit white school children of a Black family under a mandatory desegregation ruling. The ruling allows limited entry for Black students to attend white schools, amid broader civil rights action. In other news, a mastodon skull with seven-foot tusks was found along the Missouri River front during bluff demolition work.

Scriplem Har Topewa. Kas Kangas Suprema Court Board of Education of Campsville Nee, Vane PPR Kansas Uitt Fet Messourd Tuceday Hanes

New York Woman Speake Address to North Congregational Society

The Woman's Missionary Society of the North Congregational Church will meet with Mrs Frank Gamagna at 2B ON Windsest. Wednesday 9 afternoon. Miss Lenberg of New York will address the society.

New York

Ringside Gossip Sparks Pro Boxing Talk This Week

Matty Matthews meets Eddie Kennedy in a limited round bout set for Tuesday in the East Me tescure. Ha has played professional statewall all summer and is said to be in excellent shape. Mayor Harrison of Chicago warns against paid admission bouts and pledges police intervention for unapproved events. The West End club of St Louis bills a Yanger versus Jack McClelland fight for Nov 2. Philadelphia Jack O’Brien and Jack Root offered a $2.00 match in Chicago if held within a month, but authorities’ stance jeopardizes plans.

Matty Matthews Eddie Kennedy Pitaburg Mtescure Harrison Chicago Lland Clin Philadelphia Jack O'Brien Jack Root Root O'Brien Xand Ryan Iryar

Chef Fires Fatal Shot at Carson Pirie Scott Store

John Segeras, manager of Carson, Pirie Scott department store, was shot and fatally wounded Wednesday morning by former chef William Ritmer, who had been discharged by Segeras. The incident occurred at the Chicago store as staff responded to the crisis.

Hscrappe Rae Chicago John Segeras Carson, Pirie, Scott U.'S Wan Probis William, Ritmer Hegera

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