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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1905
Page
6
A colorful and flawed portrait of John Lawrence Sullivan recalling his rise and fall in boxing fame. The piece mocks his weight, wealth, and bravado, noting a shift after a younger champion displaced him and his fortunes waned amid public contempt.
San Francisco report recalls a string of controversial boxing rulings by referees in civilized bouts. The piece cites Eddie Chaney, Juli Welty, and others, noting a history of disputed decisions, with referees sometimes declaring draws or even reversing outcomes amid crowd tension and local opinion.
In a Wednesday night slate, the Colts defeated the Densys as the sole team with clear victories. The Reliance squad posted five wins, while the Social Turners and Royals both showed competitive action. Marion No standings affected by these results.
SPECIAL TO THE SUN. NEW YORK Sept 28 The little red horse known in the east as Jame will retire permanently after a Gravesend workout. Edward M. Thomas confirms the decision and the horse will be sent to Helmal farm with Tulie to be decided later. Hermis, once the era’s most popular, has not raced since July and fades from the scene as the last major star of 1910s era is retired.
A garbled scoreboard style release lists Thursday games from the National and American Leagues. Matches include New York at St Louis Chicago at Philadelphia Brooklyn at Washington and Detroit at Boston with incomplete battery lines and broken team names reflecting a disrupted OCR read.
In Philadelphia, players Tatterles-Euban, Kitson, Kinley, Waddell, Bender and Schreck are listed for a key matchup. Washington shows Battersen-Hughes and Heydon in a Cleveland frame, while Boston features He Hoston and a mix of Batteries Dineen Owen Sullivan and others. The report notes the college club’s football claven attempt and optimism grows as the team finally appears on the field improving prospects for a solid season.
Pittsburg letter notes Joe McGinnity’s decline from last season’s form and blames the spitball for his reduced effectiveness. It cites McGraw’s earlier ban, compares other pitchers like Cheabro Orth and Dineen, and warns that overreliance on the spitball endangers careers while some veterans remain capable if they abandon the trick.
X Y Bent reports United States Military Academy coaches have divided retained players into four squads A B C and D. Despite some promising material the coaches are less optimistic about filling vacancies left by Tipton Graves Hammond and Seagraves. Christy and Werks seek guard spots while Wilhelm eyes tackle. Jelaron appears at quarterback and Daly coaches him into a developing star. Bleuh notes the squad may average about 11 pounds lighter than last year.
Loninville pitcher Kenna faced Lew Motes in an afternoon game hampered by earlier injuries from a Warmas City streetcar crash. He allowed 18 hits but kept his opponents from scoring until a late ninth inning, when Denver’s Gantry hit a decisive home run after a fielding error. Kenna’s strong control and strikeouts contrasted with a one run loss.
Brownies coach says there is only a slim chance Morgan will be a member. Cass and McAlece have shown bias toward the Ferry player. Morgan impressed in morning practice but faded in the afternoon. He was shipped from Indian, then to Me-Meer, and later appeared in Gotham Inaugural. Yankees hammered for runs as Grin pitched poorly for the Browns. A Klondike show with Jack O’Brien looms as a possible matchup with O’Brien’s crew.
One of Columbia’s key players, Aigletioner, has become a fixture at center early in the season. His height and strength could anchor the lineup as the team pushes for late-season success. Fellow teammates Britt and Gardner are highlighted for their contributions as the squad prepares Dayne for crucial defensive assignments.
Notices from multiple applicants in Center and Marion counties seek licenses at the November term to sell intoxicating drinks and host pool tables. Ventures include locations on Virginia Ave Martindale Ave Senate Ave and No 449 Viridula Ave with rooms described as stockrooms or dens. Creditors and patrons are advised of proposed establishments in Indianapolis wards 1 and 3 in Center township bringing pool hall and saloon privileges.
Jurisdictional notice lists Ahwand Center Gunship as eligible voter in Twelfth district seeking privilege to sell tas the sae. Readteenticd. Meeting announced with address Center trea PRD. Names include Laetaienads, Miditiw Wolkane and others. board approval for pool table privileges referenced.
The enacting party seeks action before the Board of Commissioners at the November term regarding granting privileges for intoxicating liquor at a two story brick dwelling in Center Township Marion County Indiana. The property sits near Washington Street and is identified by a specific lot and ward designation. Public notice names Mike Lenket as the respondent.
George Corle Jr and Thomas Sexton announce applications to the Ward of County Commissioners at the November term for licenses to sell spiritous vinous malt and intoxicating liquors at locations in Center Township and near the Westside of Indianapolis. Applications specify sales on premises with consumption on site and describe the respective buildings and streets involved.
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