White Sox and Hoosiers praised in spring series
White Sox manager Jones says he sees strong Indianapolis talent and expects them to contend in the American Association. He notes players he knows well and predicts the Sox will win the pennant again, praising defense and hitting as key strengths. Managers exchange friendly jabs at Washington Park during spring exhibition.
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Pris
Jones
Sox
Carr
Hoosiers
Washington Park
Indianapolis
White Sox
Frosty weather woes mark Cubs at Columbus clash
Special report from Columbus Ohio notes brutal cold and high winds as the Chicago Cubs and Columbus Cotemporaries endure a frostbitten exhibition. Carl Lundgren resisted the chill while Leo Fons strained, Chicago basemen slid to third on walks as President Murphy journeyed to Chicago amid a shaky scoreline and looming finish.
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Carl Lundgren
Leo Fons
Chicago
Charles Murphy
Columbus
Lundgren
Morgan
Garvey
McKown
Fohi
Swilivan
Dillon Club Organizes for 1907 Season
The Dillon club has organized for 1907 and seeks games with any team in the state. Address Tom Dillon at 739 S. Capitol Ave. Read line-up: Blackwell, Boilers, Rail, O'Tool, Coty, Dillon, Ferguson, Reby Meyers, George Sapp.
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Dillon Club
Tom Dillon
S. Capitol Ave
City
Blackwell
Boilers
Rail
O'Tool
Coty
Dillon
Ferguson
Reby Meyers
George Sapp
Victory for Sayres in eighth round win at Lyric Hall
Maurice Sayers of Milwaukee defeated Willie Hosey of Albany in the eighth round to win the opening bout of Tom O Rourke s National Sporting Club of America event at Lyric hall. The hammering contest held spectators rapt from start to finish and showcased Sayers s decisive victory.
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New York
Maurice Sayers
Milwaukee
Willie Hosey
Albany
Tom O'Rourke
National Sporting Club of America
Lyric Hall
White and Altrock Lead Comisky Pitching Duo
Dr. Harry White, a southpaw, and Nick Altrock form a top side-wheelers pair for Comisky. White, a Georgetown College graduate with a dentistry degree, did notable work last year and may pitch against Carr's Hoosiers Tuesday afternoon.
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Comisky
Harry White
Nick Altrock
White
Georgetown College
Carr
Happy Hoosiers
Bales Spitter Foils White Sox In Three Inning Tilt
Pitcher Bales from Carmel dazzled with a spitball that limited the Chicago White Sox to one hit in three innings. Hoosiers Smith and Bates sparked offense, Summers and Owens struggled against Indiana, while Jenonne impressed at first base in a lively exhibition that pleased local fans.
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Yonsilanti
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Richard Mansfield
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Indianapolis
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O ” Daugherty
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Heonke
Hare
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Chive
Summers
Altreck
Owens
Owen
Altrack
Ganzel to Desert Kids
New York April 2 Much surprise arose at a New Atlantic league meeting when a manager announced John Ganzel Cincinnati field captain would manage Chester Pennsylvania this year. No confirmation from magnates, who offered no further details. It is believed one of Ganzel's brothers is the Ganzel in question.
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Cin
Cinnati Team
Chester
Ganzel
Danny Maher Wins Queen's Prize at Kempton Park
American jockey Danny Maher won the Queen's Prize of 1000 sovereigns at Kempton Park aboard Lord Derby's Bridge of Danny in the principal 3 year old race of the day on April 2 in London.
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Kempton Park
Vesttrally
Lord Derby
Danny
American League Pennant Picture From Spring Training
In Chicago on April 2 spring training gives a gauge of pennant contenders. New York shows uncertainty but improved behind the bat. Chicago hopes for stronger pitching and bats. Cleveland seems steady in field and weak in the box. Philadelphia needs a third baseman, while Boston is an aging experiment. Detroit aims for fun and fight, Washington is not a factor, St Louis improves and presses the field. overall, teams size up for the race with varied strengths and weaknesses.
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New York
Chesbro
Rickey
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Mack
Boston
Ifs
Criger
Washington
Naps Beat Atlanta 15 to 3 In Odd Exhibition Game
In Atlanta on April 2 the Naps routed the local team 15 to 3 before about 100 fans. Liebhardt and Thielman pitched three innings each, Moore two, with the game called after eight. Liebhardt learned he is ruptured but will delay surgery until season end. Wakefield left with a finger injury and Bradley had facial swelling treated.
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Atlanta
Bay
Lajoie
Wakefield
Frick
Birmingham
Thielman
Liebhardt
Moore
Bradley
Cleveland
Detroit
Clarke
Wallace
Hardy
Sweeney
Tub McNutt vents frustration over bench duty with World Champions
In a 1907 Indianapolis letter Tub McNutt laments not being used against the world champions. He complains about manager Carr favoring veterans, defends bush league talent, praises Hoosier players, and recounts conversations with Pat Dougherty about getting a chance to prove himself. He laments bench life and questions why he isn’t in the lineup.
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Tub McNutt
McNutt
Jones
Indianapolis
Signal era sports notes spread across leagues
The article notes new systems in use by multiple managers as pennant contenders, mentions Donlin’s strong start with a three bagger driving in two runs, and cites various season plans. It covers ticket pricing, title defenses, and coaching signs across baseball, tennis, and football with several player matchups and management moves.
Medals Awarded to Shortridge Athletes at Indoor Meet
Holman Scott and Harold Morrison of Shortridge high school earned medals at the YMCA indoor track meet in Tomlinson hall. Scott won gold in the high jump with 3 feet 4 inches, breaking the outdoor Indiana high school record. Morrison tied for first in pole vault with Scott and earned the toss-up medal for securing the award.
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Holman Scott
Harold Morrison
Shortridge
Tomlinson Hall
Scott
Indiana High School Athletic Association
Morrison
Shay Makes Home Run In Giants Montgomer y Game
Danny Shay hit a home run over the left field fence as the Giants edged Montgomery 7 to 6. The Southern team managed its lone run in the eighth inning after Cy Seymour dropped an easy fly with two outs. Pitchers Taylor MacGinnity and Ferguson worked for New York in a tight contest.
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Ala
Danny Shay
Yester
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MacGinnity
Ferguson
New York
Gotch Beats Burns in Two Falls at Chicago Meet
Special to The Sun Chicago April 2 Frank Gotch defeated Farmer Burns in catch as catch can wrestling in two straight falls. The first fall took 20 minutes 5 seconds and the second 417 minutes 30 seconds.
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Farmer Burns
Gotch
Argument over referee for Cole Little bout at Fort Wayne club
Dispute over who referees the April 27 Cole versus Little fight at the Fort Wayne club. Insuager of Cole and a Chicago boxer clash over the Umpire choice as Jattle objects to the Fort Wayne regular and James Kagan. Rude Glover faces Sam Moss in an eight round bout the same night.
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Fort Wayne
Cole
Chicago
Jattle
James Kagan
Rude Glover
Sam Moss
Household Surgeon cures catarrh with Porter’s antiseptic healing oil
Dr. Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil is advertised with a money back guarantee from druggists if the remedy fails to cure catarrh. The ad promotes the treatment at a price of 25 cents and credits The Household Surgeon as the source.
Laycocks Triumph in Manufacturers' League Finale
The Laycocks of the Manufacturers' league won three games from the American Cans as the season closed. Friday's celebration will be held at the Pastime hall. The piece also notes claims about fatigue and a tonic as a remedy, advertising Hood's Sarsaparilla.
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Retail Coal League
Northsides
Manufacturers
Helen Byron 10-Cent Cigar Distributor Ad
Helen Byron offers a 10 cent cigar promotion. Rest on earth. C W Kreil, Distributor.
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Helen Byron
C. W. Kreil
Negro boxers punished by managers in early days
The article argues that many black boxers including Dixon Walcott Gans and Jackson were exploited by managers who took half their earnings. It cites cases where fighters were steered into worse matches and poorer outcomes to enrich managers, leaving stars penniless even after leaving the ring.
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Joe Walcott
Tom O'Rourke
Joe Gans
Peter Jackson
al Herford
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Walcott
Ians
Ips
O'Rourke
Winlcott
Tom Sharkey
Sailor
Davies
Bezenah Knocks Out In First Round of Newark Bout
Gus Bezenah of Cincinnati is knocked out by Frank Carsey of Chicago in 34 seconds of the first round in Newcastle match billed as an 11 round fight.
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Frank Carsey
Chcago
Reds Lose Another Exhibition Game to Boston
Cincinnati fell behind as the Boston American team won the second exhibition game 11 to 1. The box score lists Vilas tle and others, with Batteries Youns Shaw Ewing Essick and Schieri among players.
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Ewing
Essick
Schiei
Witnesses Testify On Doping Claim In Memphis Cup Result
In New York on April 2, Judge Greenbaum and a jury heard two witnesses about alleged doping of Lo Dillon, mate of C. RK. G. Billings, after a race on October 18, 1994. The case concerns the gold cup loss to Major Delmar, ridden by EF. KE. Smatiers’ gelding.
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New York
Indianapolis liquor license notices 1907 summary
A string of public notices from Indianapolis in Marion county announce requests to the Board of County Commissioners for licenses to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with on-site drinking privileges. Applicants include Thomas A. Arundet, Fred Eberhardt, Edward Ward, and Valentinne Hank, listing their respective wards, street addresses, buildings, and property descriptions in Center township.
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Marion County
Indiana
Board of County Commissioners
Ohio Street
Brown and Stoke Sub
Indianapolis
Thomas A. Arundet
Kentucky Avenue
McCarty
Morris Street
Fred
Eberhardt
Board of Commissioners
State of
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Lewis and
Sixteenth Streets
G. W. Parker
Ovid Butler
College Corner
Edward Ward
Madison Avenue
Yandes
Webb's
Valentine Hank
All Star Boxing in Indianapolis Faces Big Card
Indian Joe Grese is favorite as Dougherty from Milwaukee challenges him on Wednesday night at the Anad California arena. Advance seat sales show strong local support and expect up to 32 rounds if bouts go the distance. Dougherty, in peak form with a six to eight pound weight edge, could upset the Indian while Gregg concedes Dougherty may land his best beating yet.
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Indianapolis
Rn Bers
Corbett
Terry McGovern
Dougherty
Milwaukee
Beer
Gregg
Greggs
Jack Morgan
Cas Sume Bronson
Stein
Sle
Ray
Empire State Surety Company Statement of Condition 1904
Statement of Condition for Empire State Surety Company dated December 1 1904 from Brooklyn and New York offices. Shows capital 750000, cash on hand 70000, real estate 61650, stocks and bonds 227408 37, loans on mortgages 168304, total assets 1,18443? 25803?. liabilities unspecified. Indiana Auditor of State certifies copy is correct as of December 1 1906, dated March 26 1907 with seal.
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Brooklyn
N. Y
Pine St
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