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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1908

Page

6

Hack Wears Jaunty Air in Great International Pugilist

Chicago April two athletes feel confident about winning as Hackenschmidt and Gotch prepare for an international match at Dexter pavilion. Hack with a calm air expects to seize the 10,000 purse while Gotch remains nervous yet sure of victory. Weighs about 209 pounds each, with Ed Smith refereeing. The arena seats 12 0 persons with elevated seating for two thirds. Four preliminary bouts precede the main event likely to start at 8 o'clock. Receipts expected to exceed 9. The general admission is 2 and 3 dollars, reserved seats from 3 to 40.

Chicago Meyer Hackenschmidt Gotch Pirugele Dexter Pavilion Stockyards Hack Ed Smith Chicago American

CHIDW BOX WITH GIANTS GAMP AT DALLAS

In Dallas on April 3 the Giants and players watched Terry McGovern entertain at the Dallas A C hour session. McGovern sparred with Al Bridwell in a three round exhibition refereed by Mike Donlin. The bout ended in a draw after McGovern showed flashes of power and speed.

Dallas Tex Giants Terry McGovern Dallas A. C Tarry al Bridwell Mike Donlin Terry Bridwell Dontin

Gardner and Lewis Set for Vernon Pavilion Bout

Special to the Indianapolis Sun reports that the Jeffries Athletic Club announced a welterweight bout between Jimmy Gardner and Harry Lewis for the Vernon pavilion house warming. The 3 round fight is slated for April 23 with Jim Jeffries as referee. Baron Long arranged travel by Southern Pacific and Santa Fe to prevent them meeting on the trip.

Indianapolis Sun Los Angeles Cal Jeffries Athletic Club Vernon Jimmy Gardner Harry Lewis Owo Jeffries Boston Jim Jeffries Gardner Lewis Baron Long Southern Pacific Santa Fe

Former Gaorier Captured in New York

Daniel R. Delaney, ex cashier of Henry E. Coe & Co. at 69 Wall St., accused of embezzlement and forgeries totaling $26, was captured in Mountaindale, N Y, and detectives were sent to return him. In Richmond, Indiana, Rush P D Miller, 38, son of Col John F Miller former general superintendent of the Pennsylvania railroad Southwest system, died yesterday in St Louis after an operation.

New York Daniel R. Delaney Henry E. Coe & Co Wallst Mountaindale N. T Owrere Richmond Ind Rush

Causes of Headache From Cold Season and Cure

From October to May colds are the most frequent cause of headache. LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE is claimed to remove the cause. EF W Grove comments on box 2he.

EF. W. Grove

Government Roundup Seizes Anarchists in New York

A government crackdown on anarchists began with a New York roundup. Secret service agents detained detainees and sent them to Ellis Island for immigration review by Acting Commissioner Joseph Murray. Those unable to prove lawful status face deportation amid the Union Square bombing investigation.

New York United States Ellis Island Joseph Murray

Cy Young Still a Star for Boston Americans

The picture shows Cy Young, veteran pitcher of the Boston Americans, in action. In his forties and with over twenty years of pitching, he remains highly effective though not the pitcher of ten years ago. His arms show little wear and he remains one of McGuire's stars.

Cy Young Boston Americans Young McGuire

Fire destroys Haggin farm mare barn in Lexington

Special to The Indianapolis Sun reports a blaze at J. B. Haggin's Elmdorf farm in Lexington April 3 destroyed a circular breed mare barn housing BB mares and 11 foals. The barn valued at 6000 dollars. other details about horse measurements appear in the same dispatch.

Indianapolis Sun Lexington J. B. Haggin Elmdorf

Bowler Kimmel Tops Individual High in Pro Marquette League

Kimmel of the Tishimimes led with an indoor total of 33 and rolled over 23 pins in another game. Second place tied between Kammel and Schill at 216, Lauck 213 for the Pawnees. Tishimingos won three from Mackinaws while Pawnees beat Mohawks and Seminoles downed Navajos. Was sons clinched Retail Serial Bowline title with Summers as opponent. Nationals beat Ayres quintet. Speicher led Eli Lily Bowling with 24 as Cocos swept 2 of 3. Diamonds aided Bromos. Bears trounced Old Guards in German House Banhns league. Abe Martins lost two to Turners.

Kammel Tishimimeos Anter Mackinaws Schill Tishimingos Lauck Pawnees Seminoles Wassons Nationals Ayres Strauss Taylor Speicher Liquids Eli Lily Cocos Diamonds Bromos Bears Old Guards Banhns Abe Martins Turners

Union driving idea gains interest among Hoosier players

Indianapolis players receive inquiries from labor movement organizers about forming a ball players union linked to the American Federation of Labor. Managers, batboys, and most players favor unionization despite doubts about aligning with a larger labor body. Chicago White Sox and Boston Americans players echo grievances against club owners, with Jimmy Callahan seen as a key organizer.

American Federation of Labor Indianapolis Playyers Indianapolis Wlaygers Carr Chicago White Sox Boston Americans Bos Tsust Standard Oil Mer Usinh

Boston Americans and Hoosiers in Contest

Boston Americans and Indianapolis play Friday at Washington Park. The Yannigans went to Champaign early Friday, returning for Saturdays game while the Regulars head to Toledo. Guyn and Cady were sent to Marty Hogan's Zanesville team, Whiteman to Little Rock.

Boston Americans Indianapolis Washington Park Yannigans Bostons Champaign Toledo Gcuyn Cady Marty Hogan Zanesville Eam Whiteman Little Rock

New Vanderbilt Cup Rules Set Weight and Distance

The Racing Board of the American Automobile Association announced new Vanderbilt Cup race conditions. Minimum car weight 1983.6 pounds and maximum 2644.8 pounds, race length between 260 and 400 miles, track type not allowed on horse or bicycle tracks. Entries close September 1. Frank C Batty of Savannah Automobile Club joins the board. A thanks note was adopted for Gov Hoke Smith and Savannah authorities.

New York The American Automobile Association Frank C. Batty Savannah Automobile Club

Spring Training Drills Highlight Odd Plays and Scores

In New Orleans April 3 Addie Jose and Dusty Rhoades impressed in a tight game with Cleveland. Stovall and Turner made standout defensive plays as Cleveland edges ahead. score details include heavy hits and late rallies. Birmingham saw a weather-shortened 7 inning tie with Chicago Nationals. Toledo may acquire Walter Clarkson. Atlanta hosts New York Americans in a 5 to 4 finish with late heroics by the visitors.

Orleans Addie Jose Dusty Rhoades Bishop Mewrie Is Cleveland T. Pelicans Joes Rhoades Clevelanders Stovall Tme Lord Teery Turner Lave Gross Ross, Rhoades and Davidson Bishop and Matthews Wmonire Carpenter Birmingham Bta Chicago Nationals Cubs Chicago Apu Lundgren Durbin Kling Campbell Resan Ferguson Raub Toledo Walter Clarkson Harvard Naps Armour Dayton Jones Atlanta New York Americans New York MecKenzie and McMurrax Orth and Lake Swreness

May Pension Old Ones

Melbourne April 3 Premier Deakin announces in the house of representatives that the government will soon adopt a pension system for the old aged.

Hous of Representatives Deakin

Several Box Cars Burn in Charlottesville Fire

Several box cars on a siding at Charlottesville Indiana were destroyed by fire in an early April blaze. The incident is believed to have been started by a tramp, with investigators seeking the cause and any suspects.

Thorp's Selections and Probable Poquessing Winner

Thorp lists selections across six races with horses and horses’ connections. The most probable winner named is Poquessing, noted along with other riders and horses such as Benning Berkelx Simple Takahira Alice Navarre and Lady Evelin. The text reads like a horse racing card with entry names and race order.

Thorp Benning Traghk Smoker Berkelx Simple Henorse Takahira Alice Navarre Lady Evelin Boeh Callahan, Jr Kempton Glaucus Ven Laer High Range Dan de Noyles Brookdale Waoodlane Umbrella Poquessing Killiecrankie Sally Most

Coulter Now a Benedict On Hoosier Ex-Outfielder

A profile notes Coulter, once the Hoosiers left fielder, has married Nick Altrevik’s daughter and settled at a Balls Landing home. The piece hints at a quiet life away from baseball glare as Coulter plans to announce season specifics and maintains a reserved stance on his wife.

Cupid Cyrus Nick Altrevk Coulter Indiananolis

Burns to Fight Two in Paris Exhibition Bout

New York April 4 Tommy Burns will stay in Paris for an exhibition bout at the Folies Bergere fighting two adversaries. Charley Wilson and Ti ar Smith are named as the opponents. Burns reportedly earns seven thousand four hundred nine dollars if he wins or draws. The Longacre club clash saw Mange defeat Fouse O'Brien with a decisive two punch finish as the referee halted the bout.

New York Tommy Burns United States Tommy Paris Tus Follies Bergere Charley Wilson Tris Wile Manso Fouse O'Brien Longacre Mange Boston Raferea Obrien Mango Willis O'Brien

President Eliot’s Visit Sparks Indianapolis Society Activities

President Eliot of Harvard visits Indianapolis with a busy schedule of receptions and talks. The Indianapellite association hosts a reception for Mis Blunt and her husband, with Evans Woollen and other notable figures in attendance. Eliot speaks to local associations, attends banquets, and witnesses art exhibitions as Indianapolis’ social and cultural circles rally around the Harvard guest.

Indianapellite Association Mis Blunt Evans Woollen Art Association Noollen William J. Fox Hugh Mel W. Landon Ap Credc Indiana Eliot Southern Indiana ‘Teachers’ Association Tomlinson Hall Lawrence B. Cummings Alahama St Irvington Athenaeum Butler College University Club Thomas C. Howe Harvard Club Diana Universite Club

Kepner Seeks Democratic Sheriff Nomination

Albert L. Kepner announces his bid for the Democratic nomination for sheriff. He is ward conductor for the Chicago division of the Big Four and chairs grievance committees for the Clio division and the Brotherhood of Trainmen. He resides at 1527 Spann Ave and has long party service.

Albert L. Kepner Qtepnery Chicago Big Four Clio Spannave

American Consul James Roche Gies Dies in Bern

James Jeffreys Roche, American consul in Bern Switzerland, died at an early hour. He was a noted author and appointee from Massachusetts. He served as consul here for years and was in his seventies. The report notes he died peacefully in his residence. Further details on his successor and funeral arrangements were not available.

Berne Switzerland James Jeffreys Roche Mr. Hoche Iran Massachusetts Ste Pee

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