Marion Wins Indianapolis Bowling League Championship Again
The Indianapolis Bowling League concluded its season with the Marion team of the Marion Club securing a third consecutive championship. T. J. Carter of the Marions won individual honors with an average of 180. The Capital Citys and Washingtons contended for second, while past standings show long-running rivalries and the two-division system by Carter reshaping league play.
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Indianapolis
Marion
T. J. Carter
Marions
Marion Club
Nationals
Washingtons
J. B
Elmer Gay
Syraasine
J. G. Mueller
Bryson
Brown
Knox
Carter
Tylo
Bowling Congress Meets In Indianapolis For Key Decisions
Members of the executive committee of the American Bowling Congress arrived in Indianapolis for a three o clock business meeting at the English Hotel. The session will address guarantees for hosting the meeting, the Strack surplus dispute, and the proposed ban on the loaded ball, with local bowlers to select committees at a mass meeting tonight.
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American Bowling Congress
Indianapolis
W. V. Thompson
Chicago
George M. Stearns
Des Moines, Jr
John G. Hemmer
Frank L. Pandeloup
M. A. Phillips
St. Louis
Samuel Karpf
Dayton
Bookwalter
George P. Straack
Astoria
N. Y
A. B. C. Treasury
National bowling league eyed with Indianapolis slated possible
Report from New York last night suggests a projected national bowling league may include Indianapolis in the circuit. Prior discussions flagged feasibility issues due to high travel costs as the East and Middle West cities emerge as potential members.
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New York
Indianapolis
East
Middle West
Newspaper Advertising Versus Booklets for Public Notice
The Philadelphia Record argues that a costly explanatory booklet reaches few, while newspaper space reaches nearly everyone. It contends that spending the same amount on newspaper advertising yields greater public exposure and benefits than a lengthy brochure.
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Philadelphia Record
Temperance Lecturer Sparks Blunt Exchange On Drunken Beastly Talk
In a Philadelphia Press snippet a temperance lecturer argues with a reader about coarse terms. The exchange escalates as a caller pleads to avoid insults while insisting the speaker once saw water snakes.
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Philadelphia Press
Seeraat
Is the press degenerating a Journal inquiry
Kansas City Journal remarks on a Literary Digest question about press degeneration. The piece argues the reputable press remains sturdy while criticizing yellow journalism as unreliable. a brief media commentary reflecting early 20th century press views.
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Kansas City Journal
Literary Digest
Commissioner Forster Wins Pacific Union Handicap at Oakland
Added starter Commissioner Forster captured the Pacific Union Handicap at Oakland at 9 to 1, beating The Giver who faded after a bold pursuit. Waterscratch followed in third as $2,000 purse winner’s share went to the victor. The day’s racing featured strong favorites falling to defeat and a nose finish for Sylvia Talbott in the two year old race won by Altona.
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San Francisco
Forster
Oakland
Homestead
Rausch
Waterscratch
Sylvia Talbott
Altona
Burns & Waterhouse
Free Lance
L. Jackson
the Gaffir
See
Phil Archibald
Troxler
Alsona
Ransch
High Chancellor
Conley
Limelight
Traxler
School For Scandal
Stuart
el Pilar
Pacific Union
Commissioner Forster
L. Daly
the Giver
Hilee
Princess Titania
the Pride
Lowaha
Vassallo
Lento
Ransech
Muddy Belmont Favorites At Bennings Racecard
One favorite among a muddy program at Bennings with five priced winners. J A Warner won the hurdle race, Woodtrice beat Charley Moore in the handicap, and Hayden captured the Potomac stakes for three year olds. Odom earned three victories as weather cleared. summaries list results and times for each race. MEMPHIS opening spring race meeting promises strong show.
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Washington
Bennings
J. A. Warner
Tamarin
Woodtrice
Charley Moore
Hayden
Potomac
Odom
Cormorant
Black
Creamer
King Barleycorn
Landry
Toscan
Bullman
Morea
First Chord
Carson
Finnegan
Farrell
R. Taylor
Trump
Brennan
Carroll D
Illuminate
J. Daly
Locket
Gala Fox
Lamp O'Lee
Montgomery handicap opens with top national racing names
Prominent racing men from across the country gather for opening day as the Montgomery handicap tops the card with a fast track forecast. Waring favored at 5 to 2 in the future book with Nash Turner aboard, followed by Nitrate at 4 to 1 and Wax Taper at 9 to 2. O'Connor rides Nitrate and Dominick Wax Taper, while Barouche and other entries show varied odds, highlighting a competitive field for the feature race.
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Waring
Nitrate
Wax Taper
Nash Turner
O'Connor
Dominick
Montgomery
Barouche
Redfern
Circus
W. Waldo
Lou Woods
Davisson
Malay
Blake
Lady Wadsworth
Dade
Nobleman
Louden
Silurian
J. Walsh
O’connor
Bob Furth Stakes at Arkansas Jockey Club Meet
The feature was the Bob Furth Stakes one mile race won by Nearest owned by J K Hughes. Nearest beat W B Gates by a half length in fast racing weather at Little Rock track with a large crowd. Edgardo Curd Gillock and Choice also ran in the Bob Furth event.
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Nearest
Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas Jockey Club
Bob Furth
J. K. Hughes
W. B. Gates
Lady Gallantry
Boundlee
Singleton
Sir Gatien
Dominick
Lizzie A
Helgerson
Lindsay
Manger
the Advocate
Coburn
Carl Kahler
Gormley
Huntressa
W. Waldo
Lady Alberta
Bari
Bell
Plead
Edgardo
Curd Gillock
Choice
Orleans
Lyne
Leone
L. Smith
Chickadee
Shortridge Teams Prepare For Upcoming Contests At Newby Oval
Shortridge track candidates plan to take possession of Newby oval for preliminary training tomorrow under Coach Ralph Jones and Manager Holdson. baseball duties assigned in Captain Allen's absence. Gibbs back in form after illness. third base job contested by Scott and McKinney. A May 2 double header with Columbus and Madison high schools boosts attendance for the state oratorical contest. Shortridge girls set to face Crawfordsville Thursday at 2 pm in German House gymnasium, admission 15 cents. Gladys Nehrbas and Ernest Holdson drill daily to ready the squad for the Crawfordsville challenge, with a Brenneke Academy showcase for visitors in the evening.
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Ralph Jones
Holdson
Allen
St. Louis
Carl Gibbs
Nine
Scott
McKinney
Columbus
Madison
Shortridge
Crawfordsville Five
German House
Gladys Nehrbas
Ernest Holdson
Crawfordaville
Brenneke Academy
Racing Season Promises Plenty of Indianapolis Track Events
The article details a busy racing season with harness and running events, matinees, and Cresceus exhibition by Crescens-Horse News. It notes Cresceus will race at Indianapolis on Aug 21 under George H. Ketcham, aiming to lower his 2,024 record, with plans for Toledo conditioning and a Cuba trip later. The Indianapolis Racing Association seeks July 3 4 and 5 meet cards, with strong purses and daily events, plus a Business Men's Driving Club meeting to set officers and season plans.
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Indianapolis
State Fair
George H. Ketcham
Cresceus
Ketcham
Toledo
Cuba
Indianapolis Racing Association
Business Men's Driving Club
Grand Hotel
Mare Alma K Ownership Clarified by Hann and Overman
Otis C. Hann of Indianapolis recounts history of the mare Alma K, correcting an error on ownership at death. Hann bought from George Koehne May 26, 19—, sold half interest to Harry W. Overman of Chicago around July 20, 19—, and shipped her to Overman where she died February 24. Insurance paid to Overman and Hann. Mare was never in State Bank of Indiana possession and was wintered at H. W. Miller farm.
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Otis C. Hann
Indianapolis
Alma K
George Koehne
Mr. Hann
Harry W. Overman
Chicago
Fire destroys Frank Colby stable killing seventeen race horses
A blaze at Frank H. Colby’s Highland Park training stable in Detroit early today killed seventeen horses and burned one that later had to be shot. Among the losses were Red Royal, Harry P., The King and Maiden Queen with values up to $2,500 each, total loss about $3,000. Colby planned nominations in a $10,000 Merchants and Manufacturers stake for 2:24 trotters at the Detroit Driving Club meet.
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R. E. Watkins
Thebor
New Orleans
Ase
Billy Lakeland
Brighton Beach
Brazil
Green B. Morris
California
Dantech
Joe Patchen
Montgomery Park
Cumberland Park
Nashville
Tenn
George Bennett
Little Rock
Cash Sloan
Rutter
France
Europe
Lafayette
Ind
William C. Whitney
Thora
Charles Reed
Fairview Stud
Fred Gerken
Abbot
Empire City
R. T. Wilson
New York
T. W. Dillinger
Portland
Indianapolis
Mr. Dillinger
Maggie Anderson
R. R. Johnson
Dick Berry
Bishop
Henry G
Fantine
Antee Wilkes
Guy Princeton
Frank L. Clark
H. C. Webster
Bugie Call
Mary Tudor
Venture
Williard H
Bourbon Wilkes
Lagazzel
Sternberg
Wilkes
George C. Bennett
Chicago
Abe Frank
H. G. Winings
Fair Grounds
Ebba
Red Wilkes
Simmore
Simmons
Edith Hartzel
Onward
Walter Keim
Confessor
Gamin
Victoria
Masconomo
Horace Wilson
Kentucky Trotting Horse Breeders’ Association
Elliott Shanklin
Lexington
Columbus (O
Middle West
Wesley Stout
Hal Foster
Trotter
Jack
Hambrino—Le Ferree
Anderson Wilkes
Globe Wilkes
Shadeland
John Swigart
Muncie
Frank Bogash
Fort Wayne
Centlivre Bros
Atlantic King
Harry O
May King
Wayne King
Red King
Red Bell
Massachusetts
Volo
Suc
Belle Kuser
Galbetor
Rowellan
Leola
Ruth M
Juntorio
Idolita
Miss Whitney
Crescens
Peter Sterling
Country Jay
Iva Dee
Algoneta
Georg Smith
Border
Captain Bracken
Nineeighbor Girl
Na le
Detroit
Frank H. Colby
Highland Park
Red Royal
Harry P
King
Queen
Pacer
Colby
Merchants’ and Manufacturers
Detroit Driving Club
the King
James R. Keene Ill but Improving in Lexington
Lexington report notes James R. Keene was not well today and shows signs of illness with concern from observers. No further medical details or outcomes provided. The brief captures a health update from Lexington on the referenced individual.
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Lexington
James R. Keene
Kid Blackburn to Box Crosby in Cleveland carnival main event
The boxing carnival at Cleveland Club Hall next Thursday features Kid Blackburn of Indianapolis versus Steve Crosby of Louisville in a ten round welterweight bout with five ounce gloves. Preliminaries include four round matches with Bob Wilson vs Isaac Upshaw Shine Stanley vs Young Trav an Little Chick vs Young Walcott and Lewis Smith versus an unknown. In Baltimore talks loom over a May 12 lightweight title fight between Joe Gans and Frank Erne with disputed purse terms and venue issues.
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Cleveland Club Hall
Kid Blackturn
Indianapolis
Steve Crosby
Louisville
Crosby
Blackburn
Bob Wilson
Fort Worth
Tex
Isaac Upshaw
Chicago
Shine
Stanley
Young Travan
Baltimore
J. H. Herman
International Athletic Club
Fort Erie
Canada
Alfred Herford
Joe Gans
Gans
Frank Erne
International Club
Herman
Erne
Herford
Eureka Athletic Club
Exposition Bid Puts 26000 Fight Purse Up For Fitzsimmons Jeffries
J C Joudon for Charleston exposition deposits 5000 as guarantee toward a 26000 purse for the Fitzsimmons Jeffries bout. Charleston offers 75 percent of receipts with 2260 guaranteed minimum. Tender to be opened April 1. daylight arena bout planned between May 15 and June 10 within exposition grounds.
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New York
J. C. Joudon
Charleston Exposition
Charleston
Joudon
Fitzsimmons
Los Angeles
Exposition Grounds
White In Critical Condition After Sparring Bout
Philadelphia March 29 Tom White a bantamweight boxer from Philadelphia is said to be near death after a sparring match with Tom Markey at the Knickerbocker Athletic Club. White was knocked unconscious in the fifth round and despite efforts to revive him remained insensible late tonight. No arrests reported.
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Philadelphia
Tommy White
Tom Markey
Knickerbocker Athletic Club
White
Ph Ns
Boxer Thomas Sharkey Held in $100 Bail for Court Trial
New York on March 23 Thomas Sharkey the pugilist previously raided for a disorderly house was held by a magistrate in bail for trial in the Court of Special Sessions. The bond was furnished.
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New York
Thomas Sharkey
Court of Special Sessions
Connelly Zeigler Fight Ends In Draw At Chicago Club
In Chicago on March 29 the six round bout at the Chicago Athletic Club between Eddie Connelly and Owen Zeigler ended in a draw after an evenly contested fight throughout.
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Chicago
Chicago Athletic Club
Eddie Connelly
Owen Zeigler
Cain and Hogan Draw in Six Round National Club Fight
Eddie Cain of Brooklyn and Tommy Hogan of Chicago fought to a six round draw at the National Athletic Club in Philadelphia on the night of March 2.
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Philadelphia
Eddie Cain
Brooklyn
Tommy Hogan
Chicago
National Athletic Club
Boxing News and Fights Set Across Cities in May and April
Ed Tenney is claimed by two women as their long lost son. Eddie Connelly and Buck Montgomery were matched in Chicago for the best purse. Tommy Ryan versus Jack O'Brien for the Derby night crowd at Louisville May 3. Jack Cullen to meet Barney Furey in Louisville April 7 after three prior meetings. James J. Corbett plans another bid to regain the heavyweight title, aiming for Jeffries or Fitzsimmons next fall after concluding a Washington engagement and heading to San Francisco to challenge the winner.
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Ed Tenney
Philadelphia
Eddie Connelly
Buck Montgomery
Chicago
Tommy Ryan
America
Jack O'Brien
England
Louisville
Jack Cullen
Indianapolis
Haseen
Barney Furey
Loouisville
Furey
James J. Corbett
Bob Fitzsimmons
Jim Jeffries
Jeffries
Fitzsimmons
Corbett
Washington
San Francisco
Preparing for Yale by YMCA basketball squad in early form
The YMCA team rapidly gains conditioning for a game with Yale next week at the YMCA gym. After a near disbandment following the canceled Ohio tour, manager Jones secured Yale's agreement to visit, prompting renewed practice and readiness for a big contest. The lineup mirrors trio from prior major games this season.
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Yale Five
Indianapolis
Ohio
Jones
Yale
Buffalo Club Strengthens Roster With League Experience
Buffalo managers in the Eastern League signed infielder Brain previously with Chicago and St Paul AL teams last year. Si Hooker, a Buffalo pitcher sold to Chicago for $1,000, will also join the Buffalo club. Directors decided to retain Hooker and push forward with the rebuilt roster.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Sallings
Brain
Chicago
St. Paul
Si Hooker
Mr. Franklin
Ranced
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