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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1903
Page
6
Maud 8, a famed trotting horse, electrified fans in Pgh Pinsburg and Homewood era. Her best marks include 2 10s and 2 05s in races and exhibitions from age four to seven, setting world records and earning queen of the trotters title before 1685 season ends in Cleveland.
Bob Yackney may play right guard despite Captain Clark saying no more ringers in football. Licher is a new candidate at guard, 6 feet 1 inch and 100 pounds. Russell Josephs is the crack aurincer and one of the fastest players on the team. Manager Sheridan has full charge of the squad. The lineup includes Skank and Weer tackles, Conner and Give guards, Payne and Lieber centers, Busery Clark and Josephs at quarterback, McKinney fullback, Allerdice. Girls tennis will not hold a tournament this year. Major Delmar, a quarter trotter, is owned by B. E. Binathers who paid $10,000, a high price for a gelding. Frederick Parks sold the gelding to Smathers for $2,900.
The amateurs close the season Sunday at Springlake Park with Greenfield meeting the Indianapolis Grays. The Grays lead the series with three wins over Greenfield this year, while Greenfield seeks a deciding victory. Nearby Brighton Beach hosts Indianapolis Reserves against the Duesseldorfers Sunday afternoon.
A Chicago alumnus is accused of trying to influence Michigan players Eckernall and Sage to join Coach Stagz’s team, prompting Michigan charges of unfair conduct. Coach Yost expressed surprise at Eckernall’s affiliation with Stagz’s squad as Hyde Park’s young player allegedly pledged to help in Ann Arbor. The dispute centers on alleged inducements and methods used to secure players.
Announcement ends plan for Sam McVey versus Jack Johnson for the colored heavyweight title. Marvin Hart, Louisville's popular figure, will substitute for McVey if terms suit. Frisco sports leaders push Hart to travel to San Francisco for training and a potential bout, as Johnson prefers San Francisco money.
The piece highlights James J. Hogan as a strong Yale blocker, with references to Goss Holt Glass and Perry Wedle, noting struggles and strengths. It mentions an aging college roster and a mythical selection alongside character sketches of players and team depth.
Philadelphia leads with Chicago and New York at 8 to 10 while St Louis owns 2 and Cleveland 14 to Washington 5. Boston 6 and Detroit left with incomplete results in this update.
The Shortridge football squad, averaging 155 pounds, prepares to face Sheridan with a tight Friday practice under Coach Brewer. Jett leads the effort as the team aims to be in shape for Saturday’s game, while observers note smaller crowds than expected. Columbia University catalogs football honors as a distant reference.
The article surveys upcoming football schedules across Indiana colleges and major eastern programs. It notes Purdue and Rose Polytechnic in action, Minnesota, Chicago, Michigan, Harvard, Penn, and Princeton in focus, with Western teams facing scrutiny of form and depth. Michigan’s camp reports temper optimism as leagues brace for a tough season.
Opening night at Washington Turner Pontime Marlon and City club alleys sees Turrets post 102 as team score with an average of 218. F Schmidt of Turners clocks 243 high individual, Darling of Imperiale 241, Elliott of All-stars 190s plus over 25 scores above 200. League standings list Ciba Cribs with wins and losses and ratios.
A long feature praises Christy Mathewson as the greatest pitcher in baseball history, crediting him with reviving interest in the sport, boosting gate receipts, and laying the foundation for the National League’s expansion. It describes his arm strength, control, and influence, noting rivals and peers and mentioning coaching by Iron Man McGinnity to enhance technique and power.
Delmar New York Sept Major Delmar, a gelding, lowered against his new record of 2 04 at Bee Ulre city track. He completed the mile in two minutes, equal to a recent record by Lou Dillon. The trotting turf now regards him as king and queen, with a possible match fee to be arranged. Major Delmar is a New York bred and trained horse from Empira state. Two running horses hitched to sulkies were provided in pace making. The sulky with wind skid wax was driven by George H R Spear, trainer for E E Smathers, Maj Delmar's owner.
Hallopan plays ball during the scheme but does not loaf in winter as many diamond stars do. When the bane fall season ends Hallman steps into the footlights and the coming winter will fill him in vaudeville. He is currently filing the utility rule on the Philadelphia Nationals.
In the American League matchups, St. Louis plays Boston, Detroit faces New York, Cleveland meets Philadelphia, and Chicago vs Washington. In the National League, Boston meets Chicago, with work noted at Pittsburgh and Brooklyn, and Cincinnati mentioned.
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