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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1905
Page
7
Boston champions built on teamwork and relentless effort rather than star power. Coach Jimmy Collins trusts veterans for season stability while developing a few youngsters, emphasizing nerve, economy, and constant scrimmage during spring practice amid training in Washington and Macon.
Anecdotal testimonials claim Tobacco-Specific cures tobacco habits within days using a free sample. A long list of named individuals across multiple states endorses the product and urges others to request the free mail sample from The Roger Drug & Chemical Co. Cincinnati Ohio.
The article surveys baseball and other sports figures with comments from McGraw and critics. It notes Charlie Mathewson predicts a stronger New York team, mentions Leon Ames, Jack Kerwin, Fred Tenney, and Terry McGavin, along with equipment plans and midseason moves across teams.
The Great Mathewson pitched strongly for the Giants allowing ten Indians hits as they took a rough against New York. Berry McCreery Swander each collected two hits and Swander added two three base hits while Dahlen and Devlin also hit well. Indianapolis scored in the third on Donlin’s three base hit and Strang’s single, but Giants answered with timely hits and a late two run eighth inning to seal the game.
Scores from Lafayette and Augusta show Detroit and Philadelphia teams winning or losing in various matchups. Battersea, Athletica, and New York also posted results with multiple pitchers and batters named. details include scores, batters, and fielding notes across several cities and games.
A hurried Western Jockey Club stewards meeting in Chicago discusses John Condon as owner of Harlem and Oaklawn tracks and a possible counter move to boost Chicago racing. Gov Hanly opposes racing in Illinois and threatens militia if needed. Condon’s plans remain unclear amid rumors of cross border actions and territorial pressure.
Shen Grand Rapids April 4 The young jockey Baird rode four wins at Bennings Washington on Thursday and two more on Friday tying to a year’s rise. He displayed exceptional riding skills and potential to win major races, drawing attention from racing circles and a reputed contract interest from James R Keene’s powerhouse operation. Baird’s mother accompanies him in Washington as he builds his national reputation along a path from Michigan to Bennings and beyond.
NEEDED INTRODUCTION tL had a funny experience that spring. Perry Wereden, veteran coach, recalls going to phase tire base for the New Orleans club this year. He mentions Montana where a bust league team signed a great youngster for Teft field who asked where left field was before the first day’s practice.
John McGraw, manager of the National League champions, urges balanced training for pitchers. He favors developing young arms with lighter workloads while strengthening veterans, notes specific players like McGinnity and Mathewson, and stresses weight gain for hitters as beneficial when appropriate.
Pittsburg baseball club seeks to curb betting at Exposition park with Allegheny police aid. National League rules ban wagering in club buildings under threat of forfeiting the franchise. Past efforts failed due to lack of punishment, but officials promise enforcement to deter offenders and imitate Boston's success.
Special to sun Chicago April 4 war between the two major leagues may be declared this week amicable relations suspended outbreak of hostilities may come any day. An authority in the baseball world says President Bar Johnson is dissatisfied with National moguls actions and recent clashes with Garry Kerrmann. A letter to Johnson from Herrmann alleging insults is under consideration by American league authorities.
Monte Meville the balk catcher from Indianapolis signs with Harrisburg in the Tri Blale league after disputes involving Chicago and Milwaukee. The move follows a history of contract conflicts as Meville leaves Kaheas Cis.
Spring football training at Yale will begin next week with Capt. Tom Shevlin issuing orders for candidates to report daily to Head Coach John Elsworth Owsley for about three weeks. Owsley and Capt. Shevlin plan spring drills before vacation begins April 6, with the squad focusing on backfield work and overall conditioning.
Corbett of Denver and Young Erne met at the Wellington Sporting Club in Philadelphia in a fourteen round fight. The match ended without a decision as both men struggled for distance with Corbett landing many blows to the back of Erne's head while Erne clung and moved cautiously. The round count was even and no winner was declared.
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