Logansport Edges Lafayette In Late Rink Thriller
Logansport defeated Lafayette in a late finish 6 to 4 after slow start and rough play. Dawson starred with goals and assists as fouls mounted, and the final minutes decided the game.
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Lafayette
Logansport
Indianapolis Journal
Inid
Dawson
Logans
Menard
Enard
Gavitt
Yette
Teeta
Olle
Scott
Kilgara
Wiley
Deviin
Callahan
Fort Wayne Beats Danville In Slow 14-7 Clash
Special to the Indianapolis Journal Fort Wayne ran away with a 14 to 7 victory over Danville in Fort Wayne. Moran was hit on the nose in the first period and retired after playing on briefly. The game featured numerous notable plays and a lengthy, error-prone sequence of rushes and stops as Fort Wayne outscored Danville.
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Indianapolis Journal
Fort Wayne
Ind
Danville
Moran
Ft. Wayne
Jason
Daly
Conpepett
Chicago Fight Gossip Signals Move for Kelly and Sullivan
Chicago boxing circles report Hugo Kelly after a draw with Jack O'Brien in Kansas, elated by his showing. Chicag o Athletic Association matchmakers push Kelly and Twin Sullivan for future bouts, with O’Keefe–Buddy setup at 123 pounds and lightweight title implications discussed.
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Indianapolis Journal
Chicago
Hugo Kelly
Philadel- Jack" O'Brien
Kansas
East
Chicf Athletic Association
Kelly
Twin Sullivan
Cilen Ferrett
Gee
Samm
Jack O'Keefe
Buddy
O'Keefe
Corbett Unscathed After Battle With Hanlon
Special to the Indianapolis Journal from San Francisco dates report that champion James Corbett showed no marks after last night’s bout with Eddie Hanlon. He stated he felt no effects from Hanlon’s body blows and remained in high spirits while dressing. The only blow noted was a clean chin shot in the seventh round that dropped him.
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Indianapolis Journal
San Francisco
Corbett
Eddie Han
Hanlon
Police arrest leaders as bakers’ strike braces Paris
Paris reports police arrest four chief bakers officials for alleged petty pillage during a city riot area. Bosquet, union head, was seized as he left the labor riot. Remaining officials were nabbed at home. The group met and postponed the strike to January 15 amid protests.
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Paris
Bakers
Bakers’ Organization
Arof Bosquet
Bakers’ Union
Oth
Heto
Alalso
Quakers shut out the Elwood Grays in rough defense
Richmond, Indiana, dec last night the Quakers prevailed 3 to 0 over Elwood in a fast game highlighted by stout defense and sharp floor work. Lyons at half back again disrupted Elwood driving plays while Roberts left Elwood’s rush in the first half.
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Quakers
Elwood Grays
Indianapolis Journal
Richmond
Ind
Elwood
Lyons
Roberts
Spencer Cunningham
O'Mahley Manafield
Fitzgerald Doherty
Ons Jessup
Bone
Cunningham
White
Fouls
Spencer
Ae Doherty
Lush
Siegen
National League to finalize 1904 schedule conflicts
Barney Dreyfuss, NL schedule chair, says the 1904 calendar nearly ready and a joint meeting with the American League will prevent conflicting dates. He notes the AL 154 game plan aids harmony and predicts Pittsburg will win the pennant with two more ace pitchers joining.
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New York
Barney Dreyfuss
Harry C. Pallann
Worthy
Tennessee
Pittsburg
Dreyfuss
Books Have Good Day At New Orleans Track
Horse racing notes from New Orleans track with fast conditions and clear weather. Multiple race results list winning horses, riders, and times, including Big Ben the lone favorite to win and a long list of selling races and handicaps with detailed payouts and times.
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New Orleans
Big Ben
Jake Weber
Minder
John Coulter
Higgins
Ithan
T. Fisher
Ed Hennessy
Malay
Lindsey
Mary Moore
Aubuchon
Agnes Brennan
Gannon
Allista
Puller
Komombo
Helgerson
Captain Gaines
Lee King
Jenkins
Bard of
Avon
H. Phillips
Eeney Big Ben
Robbins
Parisienne
Invincible
Ehkaki
W. Hennessy
Henry of
Franstamar
J. Hennessy
Hot Springs Jockey Club pauses winter meet plans
Hot Springs Arkansas reports that promoters will drop the midwinter race meeting and instead offer inducements for a February 27 start lasting twenty days. The new schedule will be presented to the authorities for approval.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Hot Springs Jockey Club
Inversoto Wemro Seghey
Fielder A Jones Bound by Peace Commission Ruling
Fielder A. Jones remains under 1904 contract with the New York National League Club but, per the Cincinnati Peace Commission ruling, belongs to the Chicago American League Club and may not play for any other team.
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Fielder A. Jones
New York
Cincinnati Peace Commission
Chicago
Jones Eyes Return to New York Ball Fans Hope
New York fans anxious to see Fielder A. Jones with the New York club next season. Jones signed with Manager McGraw of the Giants but was allotted to the Chicago American League club by the peace commission. A committee met to settle the Jones case amid broader NL vs AL controversy involving George Davis.
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New York
Fielder A. Jones
Jones
McGraw
Giants
Cincinnati Peace Commission
George Davis
Shortridge Basketball Slump Noted By Captain Gipe
Shortridge's basketball team shows a renewed slump with poor spirit and numerous fumbles in practice. Captain Walter Gipe says unlikely victories until the squad improves. Coach Follette and Gipe plan a lecture to boost form after a brutal scrimmage with a picked Y M C A team.
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Shortridge
Walter Gipe
Pees
Follette
Gipe
Central Polo League May Have Eight Clubs
Logansport Indiana December 3 Managers of the Central Roller Polo League discuss expanding to eight cities next year with Champaign Illinois under serious consideration for admission and South Bend Indiana also attracting favorable notice though not this season.
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Indianapolis Journal
Logansport
Ind
Central Roller Polo League
Frank Wilson
Champaign
South Bend
PIKERS GOOD DAY AT INGLESIDE TRACK
Jennie Hughes and Arthur Ray win key sprint races at Ingleside track in San Francisco on December 30. The program features Futurity course sprints, two year olds, and entries listing horses such as Rockaway, Dilterel, and Red Cross Nurse with times around 1 11 and 1 14.
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Ingleside
San Francisco
Jennie Hughes
Arthur Ray
Futurity
Troy
Hildebrand
Viva
Larson
Yellow Stone
Hoar
Rockaway
Burns
Otto Stiefel
Boland
Judge
J. Daly
Mountebank
J. Martin
Secot
Connell
Haack
Bell
Dotterel
Kuns
Pifth
San Nicholas
MT Se
Iridius
Dolly Ay Atte
Lowe
Red Cross Nurse
Hi Peers
Avenger
Hac
Nullah
Emily Oliver
Olliluon
Turpin
Velma Clark
Aunt Polly
Goddess of Night
Matt Hogan
Algaretta
Chorus Boy
Rustie Girl
Louis Wagner
Lou Cliveden
Florinel
Lacy Crawford
Prestolus
Mattie Clark
Diamante
Colonel Anderson
Stil
Australians Wish to Fight for Japan War Service
The Japanese consulate in New York reports overwhelming offers from Australians to volunteer for service in the Japanese army as tensions rise with Russia. The consul informs agents it cannot accept all applicants.
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New York
Russia
Times
Sydney
Apnts
Attell Talks Big Fight With Hanlon and Corbett Prospects
Abe Attell arrives in Indianapolis with plans to meet Harry Forbes in a 122 pound bout at the Auditorium while voicing confidence in defeating Eddie Hanlon if matched with Young Corbett. He cites Corbett's stamina and Hanlon’s punching power and predicts a fast, decisive bout among top featherweights.
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Abe Attell
San Francisco
Harry Forbes
Chicago
Auditorium
Indianapolis
Grand Hotel
Attell
Forbes
St. Louis
Young Corbett
Eddie Hanlon
Hanlon
Denver
Salt Lake
Terry McGovern
Buffalo
Sam Harris
McGovern
Young Corbettt
Corbett
Peat 4
Elwood baseball club disbands as factory closes
The Macbeth-Evans chimney factory in Elwood Ind closes indefinitely leading to the disbanding of the local baseball club. The 20 win team, all glassworkers, loses star pitcher Louie Huot who signs with Galveston in the Texas League while the rest disperse to glass towns along the East for work.
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Indianapolis Journal
Elwood
Ind
Macbeth-Evans
Elwood Baseball Club
Indiana
Louie Huot
Galveston
Cruzados Wins at Ascot Park in Upset Fourth Race
In Los Angeles and Knoxville reports, Cruzados a 10 to 1 shot, captured the fourth at Ascot Park amid ideal racing weather and close finishes. The card featured six races with notable placements from Pilot Florista Slauson course and other entries. Dennis Leahy a former Virginia League player was shot and killed in Knoxville by Frank Ragan.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Ascot Park
Cruzados
Pilot
P. Phillips
J. V. Kirby
L. Spencer
Florista
J. Booker
Slauson
Labor
Knapp
Macana
Buxton
Ezy Nogg
Russell
Chub
Fortunatus
EB. Walsh
Dr. Short
J. Lewis
Golden Rule
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Ocean Dream
Madam Bishop
Huapola
CE. Walsh
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Fletcher
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Sallie Goodwin
MccClees
See
O’brien
Schwarzwald
Jack Richelieu
Thisbe
Geisha Girl
Little Margaret
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Toto Gratiot
Red Dameel
Clauson
Magic Flute
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el Cardeza
Bill Curtis
Golden Mineral
Susie Christian
Dargin
Golden Boy
Foxy Grandpa
Mellatka
Lady Ask
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Almoner
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Agnes Mack
Blissful
Farmer Jim
Estado
Glenrice
Redan
Cloche D'Or
Cazador
Ohio
Galanthus
Ulm
Erne
Lady Fonse
Brick Fowler
Quidade
Tioleta
Miss Nettle
Judge Nelson
Knoxville
Tenn
Dennis Leahy
Cincinnati
Frank Ragan
Ragan
Next Year Outlook for Grand Circuit Faces Ohio Law
Philadelphia dispatch reports renewed talk among horsemen about the 1904 Grand Circuit season as Clevelandcontends with Ohio betting laws and local enforcement. The fate of Cleveland’s meeting could affect Detroit and Buffalo, with concerns over whether races can proceed under strict statutes and potential absence of a Western circuit lineup.
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Philadelphia
Dec
D. J. Campau
Cleveland
Glenville
Ohio
Cleveland Ople
Detroit
Grosse Pointe
Buffalo
Queen City
Fort Erie
Anderson Chickens Win Main in Alexandria Cookoff
In Alexandria Indiana on December 30, a chicken fighting main drew participants from Anderson Elwood and Tipton. Billy Quinn Joe Hoff and Dowd supplied birds. The Anderson birds dominated while money flowed freely. The events take place at Tom Enderberry’s West Side venue with city officials and notable poultry enthusiasts in attendance.
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Indianapolis Journal
Alexandria
Ind
Tom Enderberry
West Side
Anderson
Tipton
Billy Quinn
Joe Hoff
Elwood
Dowd
Anderson Birds
Enderberry’s Place
Blinding Showstorm Marred Winter Races in South Bend
Blinding storm and 4 degree cold mar the big winter race meet in South Bend drawing 6000 spectators from around 10 miles. The program featured eleven races with South Bend entries among the winners and placers including Jennie L Babe L Allen Tonator Rowene Miss Carpenter Jack Riley Tim Lawrie Billy H Jared G Oscar Nat Cinries and others.
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Indianapolis Journal
South Bend
Ind
Middle West
Allen
Br. G
Harrold
Rowene
B. G
Greene
Miss Carpenter
Br. m
Betriske Kencaces Ovens Eensnetner
L. Carpenter
Carpentering
Jack Riley
B. S
Niles
Boniie
B. c
Bonger
Miss Smith
Carbough
Jared G
Laporte
Small
Genius
Leeper
Joe Mack
Kauff
O.ceregeee Wilkes Gentry
Donohoe
Ooall Nat Cinries Niles
Clarke
Oscar
Johnson
Renem
South Bend Stude
Gans to Meet Fitzgerald in Met A C Lightweight Title Fight
Detroit reports the Metropolitan A C plans a bout with Willie Fitzgerald and lightweight champion Joe Gans as principals. Terms have been accepted, weigh in at 155 pounds, and the fight may be 10 or 15 rounds with a probable shorter distance. Fitzgerald shows strong form since his last match and prior injuries linger from a Britt bout.
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Detroit
Metropolitan
A. C
Willie Fitzgerald
Joe Gans
Gans
Baltimore
Fitzgerald
Britt
Brooklyn
Mikard
Mary We Wer
Witch
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