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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1908
Page
5
Manager Carr fears poor conditions will hinder Indiana Hoosiers from fielding their best team as rain and mud delay workouts. He plans to begin play soon against Boston Americans but weather has prevented full evaluation of players and positions. Carr seeks reliable practice to confirm the roster ahead of the season.
In San Francisco on April 2 Jim Corbett visited Packey McFarland's training quarters with a group including Phil Wand Tom Dwyer and Tiv Krell. McFarland sparred three rounds with Dick Cullen and Patrick Kin and showed sharp uppercuts and short punches. Corbett praised the training and predicted a corking bout with Jimmy Britt noting the Britt McFarland referee choice by Harry Gilmore. McFarland weighed 123 3 4 pounds and has ten days to reach 125. The Attell N\u00e9ison aftermath sparked debate over whether it was a draw or a victory for Attell with expectations of another match.
Beautiful chinaware free at Concannon's, 444 West Washington, with purchase of fresh meats. Limited time promotion attracting shoppers to the store.
Boston Americans manager Jim McGuire, a veteran catcher turned leader, seeks to mold the club with young talent after dispelling disruptive players. Cy Young remains in strong form at 41, while McGuire aims to stabilize the roster and build a potential winner.
Jim McGuire veteran catcher and soon the Boston Americans manager believes his team will surprise in Johnson's league. He brings 39 players from Cincinnati for a three day series with the Hoosiers and has reinforced with Thoney Gessler McHale McConnell and young pitchers.
Spring Training items from Birmingham and Cincinnati relate to Honus Wagner holding out with the Pirates. Frank Chance says the correct story has not been told, citing friction with Fred Clarke of Drexel. Also notes President Pulliam's NL visit and other regional scores from Little Rock New Orleans and Chicago.
Billiards action in Chicago and Philadelphia reports three cushion and balkline contests. Nusbaum remains dominant with an eighth straight win over Buskirk at the Board of Trade parlor, while McGuire defeats Denham to claim the Princeton city championship. Husston defends pool title against Keogh, sweeping the three-night final, and Hoppe tops Schaefer in a 14 point balk-line match in Philadelphia with notable runs and margins.
Pitcher West, aged 98, a notable Hoosier round pitcher, has formed a plan with the Lunchburg Virginia team and will depart for that city without delay. West previously partnered Catcher Cady on the Wevaner HL team and is regarded as a promising player.
The piece recalls a vaudeville act with lively impressions of Joe Jefferson and other figures. A light exchange about authenticity follows with playful banter. The clipping also lists dental services and piano prices from local vendors, including New Pianos at 165 dollars and up. It mentions Grant H. Clay a dentist with 14 years at New York Dental Company now at 108 N Delaware St Indianapolis.
Boston reports a Readville event offering 850000 purse for a one mile quarter handicap race on August 24 with a 59 foot speed allowance. New England Trotting Association organizes the race, first prize 39000, and handicaps announced August 15. In Philadelphia, Joe Gans knocks out Spike Robson in the third round at National Sporting Club.
New Haven Conn April 2 Bob Falwell Penn football captain and Pop Foster Yale star agreed to wrestle for the intercollegiate championship next Saturday night at Yale gymnasium. Falwell 190 pounds Foster 234 plus. Foster won when they met in Philadelphia last Saturday and Falwell offered to square the defeat. The match time limit was disregarded and both giants are heavily backed. Yale captain Bureh reports spring practice under way.
Bennie Nelson is favored to win the second race, Servile is a top pick in the third, and Samuel H Harris is named for the sixth. Other races list Smekter Oxford Fantouse in the opener and Jubilee Azure Maid Gilvedeer in the fourth with Hill B Van Cartwheel in the fifth.
The English Hotel unveils a new billiard room under the management of T. W. Walsh. Patrons may now enjoy enhanced recreation space at the hotel, with Walsh coordinating the guest experience and facility operations.
A compact newspaper item lists laundry services by the pound with rough dry and ironing, interspersed with playful ad lines and personal names including Elmer S. Long and Mer. Bliss Native Herbs, all amid a bustling local notices collage on West Washington Street.
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