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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1902
Page
26
Dealers prefer higher profit from bulk sales over six for 25 cents. The consumer backs the genuine Vuelta stock, while Tom Keene cigars at 10 cents or more attract buyers with a superior taste. A strong sale drives the message that quality yields better profits.
Laurence Auchterlonie defeated Harry Collis nine up and seven to play after a long thirty six hole duel at Indianapolis Country Club. The Western champion’s precise golf contrasted with Collis erratic play, as conditions were favorable and spectators saw Auchterlonie clinch the match on the twenty-ninth hole.
The Indianapolis Caledonian Quoiting Club opened its annual season at Pratt street and the canal with three busy rinks. Notable matches included James Dobson beating Tom Stewart 21 to 18, with Dobson delivering precise throws. A gold medal awaits the season winner amid the stout competition. Also reported are Vassar athletic records set at Poughkeepsie on May 10 including Agnes Wood’s 100 yard dash, Elsa White’s shot put, and H J MacCoy’s basketball throw.
Alfred Benjamin and Company of New York issue a small bound book titled Dictionary and as its cover states Vol I the first in a series with real permanent value Volume I covers popular terms in golf tennis baseball and racing with precise definitions Samuel Jaros of New York conceived and executed the project for retail sale.
Wholesale notice lists C. W. Kriel at Main Cigar Store located in the English Block offering wholesale tobacco goods from a prominent city location.
Chicago challenger Clarence Forbes faces Indianapolis boxer Jack Ryan in a ten round decision bout at the Empire Theater next Thursday evening. Ryan weighed 122 pounds after training and has been in strong form since a Peoria contest, with morning road work and an Alhambra Hall workout.
The text notes that several layers of felt will pad something and mentions three of the best preliminary contests ever given in this city are being arranged.
A summary of historic boxing purses and gate receipts from major fights. Notable figures include Corbett vs Sullivan at New Orleans with a 45000 purse, Jeffries vs Sharkey at Coney Island drawing 67345, and other era bouts at Madison Square Garden, New York, and San Francisco. The piece notes fighters’ heights and upcoming match plans around 1900.
Forbes arrives in Indianapolis to finalize training for his clash with Forbes and seeks to build a name akin to his brother Harry in the ring. His recent record includes six round wins, a draw, and several decisions across fourteen round bouts as he nears weight and sharpens form.
Cape Haitien residents in the Northern department planned to take up arms at noon today or tomorrow to back Antenor Firmin as successor to General Sam who recently died. Former President Wilson will sail on the steamship Claude Rodriguez Monday to Havre.
Shortridge High School opened its first track field trials at Newby Oval with a strong turnout and brisk crowds. Despite wind slowing times, the event showcased rising runners like Saltmarsh and Blatchley in a thrilling mile, while North Side lagged in weight events. Doudican announced for the final next Saturday as team selection looms.
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