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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1905

Page

7

Ringer Used Against Sioux In Theft Of Indian Winnings

A Winnebago agency tale reports that white gamblers used a “ringer” horse named Bald Eagle to fleece Sioux runners in a race against Pat O’Ryan. Indians, just paid a government relief of 100,000, bet on Magic and were outmaneuvered. they later bought Bald Eagle to enter the race under a new name, Bald Eagle. The scheme exposed the vulnerability of Native riders as white bettors manipulated the outcome for profit.

Andinaho Winnebago Remasia Sioux City Stour City Pat O'Ryan Northwestern Love O'Ryan Enyuing Pynder Ryan Mien Tai Eagle Little Ben Hald Eagile Bald Eagle

Hiz's Right Arm Shorter Than Left, Cornish Boxer Confesses

The Cornish fighter Fitzsimmons Wight reveals his right arm is shorter than his left after a broken small bone in the upper arm and a past injury. He explains how the discrepancy affected his punching aim and training. His hands show multiple knuckle injuries and his right thumb has broken twice. He says he would fight any heavyweight in the world.

Hiz Fitzsimmons Wight Gil Netler Pitz Witzelramons

O Brien to Box Pitz Pecial Tle Band San Francisco

Jimmy Aioffroth aims for a November middleweight title bout with Bob Witzeimmons or Jack OBrien. Coffroth drives for the November permit from supervisors and seeks December 1 as possible. He claims political backing will allow him influence in boxing. OBrien has agreed to fight before Yosemite Day. A wire challenge from Bob to Jack could make the match easy to arrange.

O'Brien San Francisco Cal Jimmy Aioffroth Iie Bob Witzeimmons Jack O'brien Coffroth Bob Jack Coffroth ¢An

Pulliam Seeks Umpires For Next Season

Pittsburg Ja veterans and officials discuss umpire shortages as Hank O Day Mentions and Robison offer moves. Neal Hanlon reportedly tied to St Louis Cardinals. Johnstone to retire after police investigation. Bob Emstie to manage solo. Pulliam eyes minor leagues for new arbiters next spring.

Hank O'Day St. Lota Cardinals Stanley Robisam Neil Hanlon Jinnk Johnstone Bausewine Bob Emstie Pullfim Ia Rome

Races Postponed By Rain For Indianapolis Auto Event

Weather delays force postponement of Indianapolis auto races after multiple delays. Track conditions turned poor Monday night but organizers plan to run the events next Saturday at Criss Look. The association cup remains full as officials prepare for a fast track if conditions improve.

Indianapolis Aerotlaan Cup of the Association Criss Look Ahouidos

Football Scrimmage in Richly Colored Bronze

Special to the Sun describes a bronze sculpture group by Paul Nawich depicting a football scrimmage. Commissioned by banker Isaac N. Seligman for Columbian University, the figures are richly colored and show a rough game scene with players tackled and bucking for the ball. The work stands at Gramercy Park as a notable civic landmark.

New York Ovil Isaac N. Selig Columbian University Gramercy Park Frits Paul Nawich Sigures Seligman Norquet Dards

Indians Triumph Over Fort Wayne 9 to 1 in Open Play

Indianapolis visitors dominated Fort Wayne with a 9 to 1 victory as Higgins and Wart powered the attack. The Indians started fast, scoring three goals in the first period and adding three more in each of the next two periods before Fort Wayne's defense stiffened late. Rough play drew penalties including a clash between Tudianapalis and Carrigan.

Fort Wayne Ind Indianapolis Higgins Wart Indians Kaltrandera Don Carrigan Tudianapalis Alinson Sreom Mister. Bees Cone Thais McGrath Harper Hare Aioe Hart Migenns Lesdan Ceeyeas Ras Emerg Hyke Tomery Murphy Taplin Wuteltt

Rube Waddell to leave Athletics amid fitness dispute

Special to the Bulletin Philadelphia reports Rube Waddell may be traded or released by Connie Mack next spring after failing to stay in condition for the world championship games. Mack, renowned for handling the eccentric pitcher, shows no tolerance for further antics.

Philadelphia Oct Rube Waddell Clily The Athletica Rubve Mackher Rube Connie Mack Rabe

Central Polo League Tuesday's Games

In the Central Polo League, Marion visits Jidianapolis and Fore Wayur travels to Loganeport while Anerson hosts Lafayette. The text also mentions Rubin buying real estate in an old wine area and hints at a calm, disputed ending tied to local figures.

Marion Jidianapolis Fore Wayur Loganeport Anerson Lafayette Rubin Alii

Tip ONeill Likely to Retire From Western League

Special to The Sun Denver Oct 3. President Tip ONeill of the Western league probably will not seek reelection at the annual meeting. He foresees no agent post for a major league club and plans to scout minor leagues for new plays. The Western League is expected to become a eight-team body next season. Ducky Holmes of the Witch Sox writes ONeill that he may form a new team in Leventh Neb if the venture is approved.

SUN Denver Tip O'Neill O'Neill Heey Ducky" Holmes The Witch Sox Leventh Neb MR. Dunn Boston Mass

Lowinsport and Anderson Polo Scores Revealed

Reading through the fragmented lines shows Lowinsport facing Anderson with players named Marron Wad the shirted for Anderson and Millen for Danville. The report mentions Danville’s Milen excelling and a strong gait by The Fasy Five on Monday night.

Lowinsport Anderson Foto Anderson Hve Marron and Wadthe Anderson Cnd Milen Tor Fogunsport

Second Round At Tulianapolis Amateur Golf Championship

The second round of the Tulianapolis Amateur Golf Championship begins Wednesday with matches Odell vs Taunee, Lenins vs MNO, MePieusen vs Ari Oy, and Vs Biante with Abie facing Hie Re Stanhes in the qualifiers.

Tulianapolis Odell Taunee Lenins Mno MePieusen Ari Oy Biante Abie Hie Re Stanhes

Michigan veterans seek easy schedule turndown for Princeton

Three Michigan veterans discuss why a requested game with Yale is rejected. Yale rejects Michigan, preferring to avoid risking a tough late-season clash. Princeton aims to beat Yale and Penn, while Harvard focuses on defeating Penn and preparing for Harvard’s own schedule.

Sullivan Appears in Odd Union Card Passage

Fragmented OCR reads as a garbled clipping mentioning Sullivan and a union card alongside scattered names, places, and snippets of dialogue. The text references a theatrical context, a character named John Lawrie, and a discussion of costs in a fictional or satirical scene, with no clear event or date.

Multisport Features and Boxing News From Chicago Era

The article covers a proposed all star football lineup with players from Wisconsin Michigan Minnesota and others. It also discusses Willie Hoppe’s billiards talks with Vignaux and potential cross continental matches. Boxing chatter includes Charlie Mitchell and Sullivan, plus Detroit Toledo baseball notes and a Three T league appointment for Kia Lewes.

Champion atplete Martin V Siteridan at Sheridan Games

Sheridan athlete Martin V Siteridan won the title of all around amateur champion at the national games held at the exposition in Fort End.

Martin V. Siteridan Sheridan

Notice of liquor license application in Marion County

The siberrider notifies Vw citizens and voters of the Twelfth ward Center township that he will apply to the Board of Commissioners of Marion County Indiana at the November term for a license to sell intoxicating liquors in less than five gallons per sale with on premise drinking. The business is located at 941 Kenticky ave fronting east in a two story brick building, part of Eckerts subdivision, in Indianapolis Center township. He also notes he will apply for bottle privileges. JOHN RIPPER

Center Township Cee Board of Commissioners Marion County Steve Indiana Blau Sebereon Hau Kenticky Ave John Ripper

Notice of liquor license application in Ward Fifteen area

Subscribey informs citizens and voters of Ward Fifteen in Center Township Marion County Indiana of an application to the Board of County Commissioners in November for a license to sell wine and intoxicating liquors in quantities under seven gallons with on premise consumption. The business location fronts Belmont Avenue and Teedest near Belmont and Leeds with living rooms and a store front in the Trains West-alda addition. Samuel Hughes is named in the notice.

Center Township Marion“ County Andiana Board of County Commissioners Belmna Harroom Trani West-alda Indiananalis Mupton County Indiana Belmont-ave Leeds Ward Niko Samuel Hughes

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