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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1902

Page

6

Dan R Wins 2:02 Pace at Lexington Meet

Favorites swept the day with wins in four events as Dan R. outpaced Harold H. and Edith W. in every heat of the 2:02 pace finishing 2:06 and 2:04. Monte Carlo, Belie, Kiser and Major Delmar battled in the 2:09 trot with Major Delmar prevailing. Direct Hal captured the Wilson stake in the 2:0 class after covering three miles in 2:09 2:07 and 2:07. Direct Hal set the pace and saw a strong field in the day’s racing as the meeting closes with tomorrow’s card.

Lexington Harold H Edith W Dan R Monte Carlo Belie Kiser Major Delmar Hal Dr. Straig Beldo Atce Wilison Direct Hal Bik. H Direct Geers Doctor Medero Ch. G Hudson Gala Brick Bik. G Spear Tommy Mc B G McCarthy Cotllion B. H Bnow Wn Missai Leon Miller Pen Tasco, Jr

U of I Husky Football Opens Season in Cincinnati

A husky University of Indianapolis football team travels to Cincinnati for its season opener against the University of Cincinnati. Veteran players show strong unity and drive, with Kelly noting better cohesion than last year. The Indianapolis lineup features Compton, Irwin, Dillon Hacker, Carson, Goodrick, Woolridge, Neusbaum, Spears, Mehring, Judah, and Cook in key roles as they seek a creditable showing.

Husky University of Indianapolis Cincinnati University of Cincinnati Indianapolis Kelly Compton Irwin Dillon Hacker Carson Goodrick Woolridge Neusbaum Kokomo Spears Mehring Hi Old Place Judah Cook Butler

Football Grids Set as Illinois Faces Purdue

Special to the Indianapolis Journal Champaign Illinois hosts Purdue in a key season game with Illinois confident of victory after light practice. Purdue arrives hampered by injuries and missing players but plans a stout defense and new formations to challenge Illinois.

Indianapolis Journal Champaign University of Illinois Purdue Illnois Boilermakers Chicago Lafayette Ind Illinois John Milla Krull Riebel Leslie Allen Best Minchor Hite McMannes Emies Boyer Davidson Hohn Collar Jenor Zimmerman Mills Osborne Kaylor Montpelier Bluffton Shan

South Bend Squad Reels From Hard Practice Before Michigan Tilt

Captain Salmon led a strenuous Cartier field session with closed gates as the squad showed fatigue and several injuries. D Conner and Fisher were carried off, Des mond limped in, McGlew remains hospitalized, and E O Connors return to the uniforms marked a shift toward the reserve. The team prepares for the Michigan game in Toledo, while Reulbach returns to campus and may bolster the line if needed.

Indianapolis Journal South Bend Ind Salmon Cartier Field D.conner Fisher Desmond McGlew Oan Oy

Indiana Faces DePauw In Ambitious Home Clash

Indiana prepares to host DePauw on Jordan field in Bloomington with optimism high after a rough Michigan game. Coach Home has Hubbard to assist and the varsity trains hard as students rally behind a confident squad seeking a decisive victory.

Indiana de Pauw Jordan Field Indianapolis Journal Bloomington Ind Michigan Home Hubbard

Franklin College to meet Wabash in Crawfordsville

Franklin College football departs for Crawfordsville to face Wabash under trying conditions this season. Changes in the lineup due to Sellers's withdrawal and fumbles by new players cloud hopes as Sutherland and Williams are out for Crawfordsville clash.

Indianapolis Journal Franklin Ind Franklin College Crawfordville Wabash College Sellers Bryan Waggoner Branigan Jewett Silver Thompson Roach Pritchard Tincher Webb Miller

Marion Y. M. C. A. and Kokomo High Clash in Indiana

In Kokomo Indiana on October 17 the Marion YMCA team faced Kokomo High School in a local basketball game. The result and notable events are not provided in the available text.

Greenwood to Franklin clash headlines Friday football matchup

Greenwood High School heads to Franklin to face Franklin High School in a regional football contest. Wabash College features a freshmen sophomores clash ending with a sophomores win. Crawfordsville reports a campus dispute over rushing and pledging among fraternities. Kansas University installs Frank Strong as chancellor with a large alumni audience. Glasgow University rector campaign sees riotous student activity and police intervention.

Indianapolis Journal Crawfordsville Ind Sophs Kane Wabash College Clinton Marshall Wabash Indiana Thomas M. Potter Peabody Kan Board of Regents Glasgow Glasgow University John Morley George Wyndham

Runnels sets Morris Park pace in 2 01 record run

John A. Drake's Runnnels with Lyne aboard won the sixth at Morris Park for one mile and three sixteenths in 2 01, beating Bir Walter's 1897 mark by three quarters of a second. The Charade colt led Warrented by a half length as Ethylene equalized the track mark at Worth.

Morris Park Worth New York John A. Drake Lyne Bir Walter Charade Warrented Rossignol O. L. Richards Yelp Mackey Dwyer Miladi Love Ray Runnels Chicago E. J. Arnold & Co St. Louis Ethylene Sidney C. Love Solon Gravina Fake Toad Bessie McCarthy

Maher Wins Middle Park Plate in Close Finish

London October 17 American jockey Maher rode a sensational winner by a head at New Market to cap this season’s tally with a century of wins. He also placed second in a key race, chasing a remarkable total that topped stake money and prize funds for the season, underscoring a record-breaking run.

London Maher New Market

High Individual Scores In All Stars Victory attempt

In South Side League play the Defenders beat Weber Zimmer team twice and led the standings. Phoenix won two from Germania as scores listed show Defenders 8 Weber Zimmer 0 and Weber Zimmer 0 Germania 0.

Weber-Zimmers Pet Defenders Phoenix Germania Weber-Zimmer Weber & Zimmers Germania Ae Defenders Niemann H Weber Ee Zitziass L. Zimmer Elbreg Phoenix Alleys Woisifer I Glass Aenaee F. Reimer Telford Uriewicz Hacker W. Reta Meyer J. Kulmp Oes Penick Aes Oe Joesieam

Milwaukee Boxing Club card features six round draw

Art Sims of Akron Ohio and Otto Sieloff of Chicago fought a six round draw under straight rules with a mostly hugging contest aside from Sims flooring Sieloff in round three. Milwaukee boxer Jack Dogherty stopped Maurice Sayers. The Chicago report notes Tim Kearns winning a foul from Jack Carrig in Boston.

Art Sims Otto Sieloff Milwaukee Akron Chicago Milwaukee Boxing Club Sims Steloff Sieloff Jack Dogherty Maurice Sayers Tiarry Falla Harry ‘Alwaukee Grin CORE Atx Tamy Tim Kearns Boston Jack Carrig

Kearns Wins Narrow Verdict After Slow Olean Bout

In Olean New York a three round fight ended with Kearns awarded the decision over Carrig after repeated clinching and neutral exchanges. The bout was slow with no clear advantage for either fighter and the referee stopped the action after warnings. Other notes from Bristol and Philadelphia report Lipton cup plans and a six round sparring match between Billy Maynard and Billy Ryan ending with Ryan marginally ahead in aggression and Maynard’s body blows.

Olean N. Y Carrig Kearns Philadelphia Billy Maynard New York Billy Ryan Syracuse Ariel Athletic Club Ryan Maynard

Boers Generals React to U S Visit Hint in Berlin

In Berlin on October 17, Boer leaders led by Botha and De Wet lament they did not visit America first to solicit funds. The tour raised about $67,600 with promoters contrasting anti British demonstrations. A planned wreath at EmperorWilliam I’s statue was missed, amid police caution and mixed reception.

Berlin America Botha United States Europe Germany William I Schloss de Wet Herr Liebermann von Sonnenberg Reichstag Chamberlain Ichstag Bismarck Kaiser Wilhelm Herr Antrick Count Posadowski Prince Herbert von Bismarck Balfour Free Lance Unson India Transvaal Count von Norman Philharmonic House Delarey Dewet

Asked to Visit the United States American Generals Entertained

London dispatch notes the Associated Press invitation to visit the United States as American generals are entertained. The report hints at high level exchanges and cordial hospitality extending to military leaders. The item reflects wartime diplomacy and cross Atlantic engagement.

United States London Associated Press

Appleton and Company Auction Listing

A brief notice from D. Appleton and Company of New York and Chicago announces forthcoming listings or distribution details for books and publications. The notice cites the publisher’s presence in both major cities and signals upcoming schedules for releases and sales.

British officers mingle at Choate dinner in London

In London, Ambassador Choate hosted a social dinner at the Carlton for Generals Cortin Young Merritt and attached British figures headed by Earl Roberts. The gathering included Lords, ambassadors, and U.S. officers. No speeches were made and General Wood plans a Scotland visit before sailing home on the Philadelphia.

Earl Roberts French Kelly-Kenny Carlton Hotel Cortin Young Merritt Earl of Hard Earl of Errol Lord Mount-Stephen Lawrence White Seymour Kelly+ Kenny Ian Hamilton Jer Clarke H. Arnold-Foster M. P A. H. Lee Hunsicker of Or Corporation Francis Sereneston McKinley

Indomitable display of honest se and fearless virtue praised

A Kansas City Star column extols a public figure in the White House as a gentleman of learning breeding and distinction. It lauds his social duties and statesmanship, calling the Nation satisfied by his presence and the honor he brings to the office.

Kansas City Star Ind White House

Explosion at Miami Company's Xenia mill injures Griffin

The Miami Company's plant mill at Xenia exploded at 3:35 pm, nearly killing Joseph Griffin who had married recently in Brooklyn. The building was controlled and the loss is estimated under 5,000 dollars.

Miami Company Xenia Joseph Griffin Brooklyn

Fire destroys Tucker's wood rim factory in Urbana

Springfield Oct 1 Tucker's wood rim factory in Urbana was destroyed by fire. Loss estimated at 70,000 dollars. Maggort, son of the watchman, was burned to death. Another son Carl Maggort was seriously burned and may die.

Springfield Tucker Urbana Maggort Carl Maggort

Fur Store Looted in Cleveland Night Raid

Clevelanders report a night raid on a fur store owned by F. at 2 Euclid Avenue. Thieves escaped with the entire stock in goods valued at about 5,000 dollars. Local police are investigating the burglary.

Cleveland Euclid Avenue Gooda

Limited select party departs in January for journey

A limited select party will depart in January for a traveling expedition described as first class. Details on destination and duration are not provided in the fragment.

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