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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1905
Page
7
A review of the league's financials and leadership under President O'Brien, praise for Willam Clymer and Columbus, and discussion of Indiana colleges' football prospects, Purdue Indiana Notre Dame, and potential moves for Toronto and Indianapolis players amid growing polo interest and boxing politics.
Garden City report on automobile race trials with multiple teams including Pope Toledo driven by B. H. M. Dingley and Lovn Motors driven by J. Tracy. Times ranged around two hours, with penalties and disqualifications noted as preparations for a major Vanderbil t race to be held later.
Special to The Run reports Rube Wadell angrily denies being bought by gamblers to quit the season. He asserts he will pitch tomorrow if Mack wants him, despite a sore arm, offering $1,000 to anyone who proves he was approached and another $1,000 to the man who could prove who prompted such rumors.
Postseason chatter centers on the American League race with the Athletics and Giants favored to win. Giants backers claim strong form while Yankees and Red Sox supporters debate matchups and chances, noting past performances and current streaks.
The author recalls facing Christy Mathewson in Chicago 1901, praising his best pitching season and a game where Waddell drove in three runs while nursing a broken finger. He notes later matchups with Mathewson and references the World Series as a potential future event.
Karlstad reports Swedish and Norwegian commissioners on Saturday urged a peaceful political union. No violence or confrontation was reported as talks continued in the afternoon session.
Anderson from the Apa Wanils club Rye New Zealand won the open Rolf championship of America at the My Pie Mint club on Friday for the fourth time in five years. He retained custody of the championship cup for another year and earned $200 plus a gold medal. Alec Smith of Nassau Country club led Anderson in the last round and finished second with Th and won Ni.
A scrambled box score shows New York at Kieage Breokivan and Ogweniman Wigdetpita facing various opponents with scattered scores. Other actions include St. Lents at Heaton and Meveland at Philadelphia, plus multiple unnamed matchups and batter details across the circuit.
Unclear OCR text describes a medicine product and faint sales offer. Mentions basic packaging on receipt and originators Hood Co. Pepsetators Howl's Garsaparita referenced. Content is fragmented with no clear event or individuals.
James J. Corbett reports on the Nelson Britt fight, noting Nelson’s victory and perceived tactical superiority. The piece analyzes Britt’s decline, Nelson’s raw power, and refereeing in a period-appropriate voice, with references to other boxing figures and critics.
The early football season unfolds with Indiana colleges and western high schools in action Saturday. Butler meets Shortridge in a local clash while Purdue faces Wendell Phillips. DePauw to meet J. P.1 and Minnesota to play Minneapolis high. The Danville Normal game with Butler is canceled.
A Chicago Marathon is planned for Saturday afternoon starting near Evanston Gate and finishing at the judges stand by the Brandtstand. The course runs Sheridan Drive through Lincoln Park to Lakeshore Drive and Michigan Boulevard past the Washington Park speedway as twenty runners compete. Names include Hatch River Forest Kennedy New York McKinney High School and others from Chicago New York and Denver among unattached entrants.
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