Indian Five Triumph and Trounce in Christmas Day Battle
Indianapolis defeated Elwood 5 to 4 in a rough Christmas Day game marked by strong defense from McGillivray and Bannon for Indianapolis. Elwood’s and Indianapolis’ lineups featured multiple goals in each period with key moments by Spencer, Roberts, and Pierce. Western and Central League standings and yesterday's scores accompany the report, noting Muncie, Anderson, and Marion results as well as tonight’s schedule.
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Indianapolis Journal
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Roberts Spencer
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Indians Drop Hard Fought Game in Anderson
Special to the Indianapolis Journal. Anderson beat Indianapolis 4 to 2 at Anderson. McGilvray's last play and Bannon's defense were notable. Wootke and Mercer sparked the final period with long runs. Regular lineups listed. attendance noted as 7:00.
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Indianapolis Journal
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Indianapolis
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Marion and Quakers Divide the Games
Marion and Richmond split a doubleheader in Marion with a 3-1 Richmond win and a late Marion overtime goal. Lewis and Jean provided the deciding score after nine minutes of overtime in the earlier game amid a raucous crowd.
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Elwood champions outclass Muncie in tight game
Elwood, Indiana saw two brilliant goaltending exhibitions by White and Cusick. Cusick’s early play and Jenee’s speed kept Elwood’s score low as the game stayed close. Roberts delivered sensational work for the Up team, with goals shaping the outcome.
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Fast Muncie Five Play Here Tonight
The Muncie team will contest against the Indians in the Auditorium tonight. Eddie Higgins, the lightning rusher, is in phenomenal form and will do his share toward landing a Muncie victory. Far rel's team plays fast polo and will be spread to challenge the Indians.
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Anderson Downs Muncie in Easy Victory
In Anderson Indiana on December 25 the Dutchman Wootke led his team to a commanding win over Muncie. The first period was close but after that Anderson dominated with a strong performance from Mercer and Wodtke, while De Witt entered for Holderness late in the period. Attendance reached about 2,000 as the final score favored Anderson.
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Reunion of Athenians Feasts for Former Townspeople
A plan by Athens Ohio native George R. Beaton to host a June 1904 "home week" gathers all former residents. He will fund a committee, arrange lodging and trains if needed, and host a dinner with notable guests including Joseph Foraker and General Grosvenor. The event aims to celebrate the Ohio University centennial and revive old ties.
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Lafayette Wins 6-2 as Most Scoring Occurs in Third
Lafayette defeated Logansport 6 to 2 in Lafayette with most scoring in the third period. Gavitt Devlin and Dawson starred for Lafayette while Logansport's Menard and Olle faced a strong Lafayette defense. Attendance around 1,200.
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Terre Haute Beats Danville at Night
Terre Haute, Ind. December 25. The Hottentots defeat Danville 3 to 56 after a rough fast game. Key players Whipple and Woods left early injured. Tobin filled in at center. Final score Terre Haute 9 Danville 5.
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Carlisle Indians Deliver Decisive Coast Victory
Carlisle Indians defeated All California 23 to 0 in San Francisco. Captain Johnson starred as quarterback and led a series of trick plays that overwhelmed the heavier California line. Attendance reached about 7,000 as Carlisle’s skirmishing offense and sharp coaching secured a dominant road win.
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Baseball War Talk Cuts Through December Rumors
Cincinnati December reports quote President Herrmann denying any war between the National and American leagues. He says no side seeks conflict and the Davis and Jones cases cannot move to New York. If unresolved, players must stay with Chicago or join the outlaw league, with no indication of war.
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Elite bowling alleys to feature Cherry Picks vs Elites
Benny Yanger and Jack O Keefe have taken the Elite bowling alleys at Thirty ninth street and Grand boulevard Chicago and will open them tomorrow with a Cherry Picks versus Elites match. Yanger will box for the Cherry Picks and the Buddy Ryan bout with O Keefe is likely to be clinched. Forfeits and referee duties were unresolved with John McKnerney named as arbiter and $500 in forfeits posted. Sandy Ferguson's manager A A McLean arrived from Terre Haute and announced that Ferguson will appear to meet Klondike at tomorrow's C A A boxing show.
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Northwestern considers firing Exeter jockey as track coach
Northwestern University officials weigh removing Jockey Delaney of Exeter from his post as track coach and trainer at the Methodist institution amid student jubilation over the potential change.
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Kokomo Triumphs Over Fort Wayne 6-0 In Fast Display
Kokomo shut out the Fort Wayne leaders 6 to 0 in a brisk game led by Cunningham who starred with a rapid, scoreless defense. The match featured quick rushes and solid team play with limited penalties and a clear Kokomo dominance.
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Wilful wins Christmas handicap at New Orleans
Sam Hildreth's filly Wilful captured the Christmas handicap by three lengths as track stayed heavy after a morning rain. Wilful led from the stretch, held off McKenna and Falkland with Big Ben among betting favorites. Other races noted Owning five races and entries listed for Saturday in New Orleans.
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Frisco Man Fights Over Munroe Sharkey Clash Details
San Francisco December reports a proposed match between Tom Sharkey and Jack Munroe blocked by city clubs. Sharkey criticizes the Frisco setup, recalling a disputed Wyatt Farpe decision over Fitzsimmons in Frisco, and questions where they could meet without more buried fighters.
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Colored pugilist killed in card game in San Francisco
San Francisco December 25 Muldoo n McDonald a well known colored heavyweight pugilist was shot and killed this afternoon by W H Atkins another colored man The slaying followed McDonalds alleged attempt to steal 15 from a card table at the Wisconsin Hotel Atkins admits the killing saying McDonald refused to surrender the manag he had taken
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Proper Capture Wins Christmas Handicap at Ingleside
San Francisco reports Proper Capture, the favorite, won the Christmas handicap in front of a large crowd. Foremost rivals faltered after an early collision between Oarsman and Forest King, with Falconbridge second and Divinia third. The race carried a 4540 dollar purse and 3615 to the winner.
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A Lazy Man's Paradise New York Commercial West Indies Women Workers
In the West Indies on market days thousands of women and girls trek from palm huts to towns carrying heavy loads of bananas, oranges, yams, plantains, sugar, or tobacco. They walk forty miles for thirty cents worth of produce and prefer market gossip to easier home life, while men nap and smoke. An estate coffee planter notes women outnumber men two to one and earn 18 cents daily vs 24 cents for men, a wage gap he attributes to entrenched custom.
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Smallpox Outbreak Leads to Buffalo Quarantine Measures
Nine people in Buffalo are sick with smallpox and moved to the quarantine area as authorities place guards around the buildings to prevent further spread.
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Hollywood Handicap Upsets at Ascot Park Meet
A perfect day drew 7,000 fans to Ascot Park Los Angeles on December 25. M F Tarpey rode to an easy Hollywood handicap victory as trainer J Robinson warned for in and out running. Orsina beat Fortunatus in a hot final race, with clear weather and fast track.
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Few Women Stam mer. Reason Why Such Is the Case
Chicago Tribune discusses stammering and notes women rarely suffer it. It cites Dr George F Shrady and other authorities, arguing immunity stems from nervous system differences and less self consciousness. The piece recounts anecdotes of fear of stammering and social ridicule shaping speech anxiety in women.
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