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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1904
Page
8
Pitcher Jimmy McSleer delivered a pitching wonder as he found Fred Glade, his quick work and rapid pace driving a strong season start. The pairing impressed as McSleer forged a dominant performance with Glade supporting power.
A polished cane from the island famed for Rob inson Crusoe was received by Senator Beveridge. The gift came via Robert Mansfield, once Beveridge's secretary, now U S consul to Valparaiso. The cane’s wood is heavy and straight, carved on the Juan Fernandez Island linked to the Crusoe tale.
The bout features rounds of punching and grappling as Jeffries and Jenkins exchange rapid moves. Jeffries bites and attacks, Tom counters with holds, and a fall from a third story leads to a dramatic interruption before the referee awards the victory to Jenkins amid crowd calls for a rematch.
Indianapolis scholars and athletes dominate local scene with tennis courts rising on Talbott avenue and Riverside golf links quiet during state tourney. Shortridge players including Ted Allison and Connor face injuries and uncertain futures as clubs, grids and track teams plan a busy season amid new courts and rising expectations.
The piece lists heavyweights on the Red and White squad including Hubbhard Southerland Hamling Bickhart Fortune and Johnny King the MT H S crack miles runner who is out for the team. Lee Gaeble a fast 100 pound end and Spencer who played end and guard last year seek the left half.
The Saints clinch the flag while Indianapolis loses two straight to Columbus, aiding Columbus to second place in the American Association. Frigid weather and rain affected attendance as Newlin and Cromley starred for the Saints in securing a late-season sweep. The season concludes with standings showing Saints atop the league and Columbus moving up, amid scattered scores and weather notes.
In Indianapolis criminal court on Wednesday a jury found Thomas Fitzgerald guilty of conspiracy with fellow worker Hugh Tapp at the Indianapolis chair factory. The sentence included a $250 fine and 180 days in the work house, following the assault on Luke Fitch who refused to strike.
Wreck survivor reports in Cincinnati of a brakeman named John Seward from Lackland charged with responsibility for the Glendale disaster that killed Engineer Greenland of Hamilton and Fireman Staub of Dayton. The man endures extreme fatigue and sleeplessness as his mind staggers between calm spells and sudden, jarring anxiety.
The druggists opened their bowling season Tuesday night with low scores. Teams Lilly and the White Elephants and Kieferettes and Y Bis each won three games. High single game belonged to Sprites of Lilly with 233, Moran finished last.
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