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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1903
Page
6
Coach Stagg and other experts voice doubt about recent football rule changes. He fears they will squash the punting game, increase fumbling, and reduce spectator excitement while still allowing limited quarterback involvement and risky handoff strategies.
Gilman Low of New York achieved a staggering lift totaling about 1,006,000 pounds in 4 minutes 2 seconds using four scale arrangements. He reportedly trained with extreme diet and single meals, and despite weight loss during training, finished without distress.
J J Ryan, famed bettor and turf figure, prioritizes automobiles as he pursues speed. He offers 100000 dollars to fund a French auto maker’s high horsepower car built at Laneville. The planned machine, a 10 horsepower trials model, aims for 30 miles per hour with higher speed hoped.
Colleges seek better balance between athletics and academics as football players face stricter study requirements. Coaches may restrict players from campus disruptions to preserve time for study. The plan likely gains support from major college programs seeking to reinforce academic eligibility.
Windsor T White, secretary of the White team, warned that automobile track racing is dangerous and called for high grandstand safety while noting engines are being improved daily and a fatal incident could occur if precautions are not followed.
A fragmentary account from Saratoga describes Prungers attaining a fortune in three days. Names like Drake Smath ere and Yeager appear amid garbled text, with mentions of Mee hess Menerics Lindsey and Picket. The piece outlines the distribution of winnings and lists several individuals in a jaundiced, unclear sequence.
A fragmented OCR item mentions legal denial and denial of garments amid a chaotic scene. It references Hamburg, Melle, and various unclear names, with a start of a court or seizure action and a background of financial or property dispute.
Dan Ra slated to start at the state fair meeting in Weeursads next week, facing Father Time in a high profile pacer showdown. The event highlights a rapid display of speed as backers push for a record showing and a lucrative purse.
A garbled report recounts a baseball game with scattered names and actions. Ueueaads dedi t air and a fervent crowd are mentioned along with pitchers and infields. Umpire Cunningham is cited with a 1750 time tag, and various players are named in jumbled form.
The fragment lists teams and scores with scattered names and numbers, indicating standings and results. Mentions include South Mend e and New York. An upcoming match is noted between Bob Fitzairn and Dan Craghlin, set for Thursday before an industrial cut of Philadelphia, described in unsure terms.
Report says pugilist Willian Hen, proprietor of the boxing club, severed ties with several men after a violent bout where Riley was killed. Police arrested a few participants as authorities investigated the match held at St Agnes toe Henesee Ghereafier regains.
New York dispatch reports Senator Patrick McCaeron announcing retirement from racing. He will sell his entire string of thoroughbreds including yearlings, citing personal and political business. The move ends his career in the sport.
Gen Charles A Colling is a likely Republican nominee for governor of New Hampshire this fall. He owns and manages the Nashua baseball team in the New England league and has long been active in politics, with support from both parties.
A Sunday double feature features the Indianapolis Grays against the Indians Reserves in a fast season series opener at Brighton Beach. The preliminary contest pairs the ABCs with Bentona while both games are slated for afternoon play.
Delmar Syracuse, N. Yu Sept. 12. With time trials estimated to slow the course, Delmar ran a two mile on the state Tyir ground track at 3 octore Friday afternoon in 206. The mark stood amid buzzing spectators when Lou Dillon, the two minute trotter, appeared to hold the world trotting record by a narrow margin.
An old fashioned advertisement claims Doan's Kidney Pills cure back and kidney complaints. Mrs Valentine Niberger from South Alabama Street testifies to relief after physician and other remedies failed. The ad notes Henry J Huders drug store sells the product for 50 cents with Foster Milburn Co as U S sole agent.
Red Robert Fitzsimmons taunts George Gardner and others over middleweight clash terms. He vows to fight Monroe on ten rounds, mocks age, recalls era of champions like Tommy Ryan and Corbett, and predicts big bouts at weight classes while boasting of upcoming challenges.
Miss Gladie Weine and Miss Elizabeth Rawls lose titles in a surprising day of golf. Bartle, Jinnet, and Brown deliver strong showings as Heavens forces a tie for the final, with the big match set for next Monday in Riverside.
A spokesman from Indianapolis named William Henry Watkins rejected the reported acquisition of Picher Keilem. The remarks referenced Keclind hugenen and Milo Hogebe with vague comparisons to Pete Ride and Little Biller Vos, amid unclear theater commentary.
Fragmentary notice lists teams and matchups in the American Association and American League including Halianapole at Tannss Efe Toledo at Cohinibue Milwaukee at St Paul Vansar City at Mumeapaus and New York at tuttos Philadelphia at Washington Detroit at Cleveland.
A garbled report quotes players and officials discussing proposed reshuffling between the American League and National League. The text cites muttered discontent among players and a desire to open a path for a possible matchup or competition, though specifics are unclear.
Ad copy claiming nerves furnish motive power for the body. Promotes Dr Miles Nervine to keep nerves strong and healthy or restore strength if weakened. Offers guarantee and a free book on diseases. Manufacturer implied as Mephay Co Etiebart.
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