Indianapolis speedway work nears five mile course completion
Construction on the Indianapolis speedway advances with a target June 1 completion for a five mile course. The outer layout is widened to two and a half miles with an inner track trimmed, preparations for automobile motorcycle and airship races proceed, and airship and balloon events for the national championship begin June 5.
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Indianapolis Motor Speedway
America
Brooklands
Speedway
Pire
Iges
Restirge Gawerers
Cars of Mary
Champions to meet Tigers Cubs in Washington park series
Hoosier champions of the AA meet Hughey Jennings Tigers in a series at Washington park this week. Friday and Saturday Frank Chances Cubs, world champions, join the games with strong lineups as both teams seek next years success. Jennings praises the Tigers infield and stars while the Cubs cope with Evers Kling absence and lineup changes.
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Hoosiers
Tigers
Cubs
Washington Park
A.A
Hughey Jennings
Frank Chance
Chance
Jennings
Owen Bush
Tiger
Bush
Chicago White Sox
Evers
Kling
Zimmerman
Hofman
Browne
Giant
Beantown
Stanley
Colonels
Detroit Team Heads to Washington Park for Hoosier Game
The Detroit squad arrives from Topeka at 2 40 pm and hurries to Washington Park for a 3 30 pm start with the Hoosiers. Tomorrow's game is set for the regular time.
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Detroit
Topeka
Washington Park
Hoosiera
Notice of License Applications in Marion County
Notice to citizens in Center and other wards that several residents including Martin McGraves Scott Joniss WM. Carson Jr and Mike Nichols will apply at the May 1909 term of the Board of Commissioners or County Commissioners for licenses to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premises drinking rights. Applications describe business locations on West Street Morris Street Martindale Avenue and Washington Street in Indianapolis Center Township Marion County Indiana and include pool table licenses. Also public notice of appointment for Leon K Lane as administrator of Conrad S C estate.
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Center Township
Board of Commissioners
Marion County
Indiana
West
Hendricks
Aldivision
Indianapolis
Center
South West Street
Board
Martin M'Graves
Board of County
Morris Street
McCarty
West Mortis Street
WM. Carson, JR
Board of Commissioners of
Said
Martindale
Martindale Avenue
Sixteenth
A. Fletcher
Scott Joniss
Kron County
Marlin County
Wasktars
Senter
Marlow County
Lydiana
Washington Street
Mike Nichols
Conrad
Marion
Johnson to Fight Al Kaufmann in Ring Debut Title Bid
Jack Johnson will face Al Kaufmann as his first opponent in the ring for a championship bid. The young California boxer will meet a Negro before the Western Club. Johnson will sail for England on May 17.
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California
Western Club
Johnson
England
Horse Slumbers for Two Weeks in Wild Rose Canon
San Bernardino California April 6 Charles Muir mine owner reports a horse from Wild Rose Canon fell asleep two weeks ago and remains in deep slumber despite efforts to wake it. The horse shows sensitivity to shotgun blasts, suggesting a nervous disturbance from a mountain fall.
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San Bernardino
Cal
Charles Muir
Wild Rose Canon
Michigan Baseball Team Names Southern Tour Roster
Ann Arbor April 7 Coach McAllister of Michigan selects players for the southern trip beginning next Friday. Catchers Walsh and Emezenroth. coaches Barr Linthicum and possibly Blending. first basemen Hill Dunne. second basemen Lothrop Snow. shortstop Fountain. third base Lathers. outfielders Captain Sullivan Mellon Olsen.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
McAllister
University of Michigan
Walsh
Emezenroth
Coatchers
Barr
Linthicum
Hill
Dunne
Secord
Lothrop
Snow
Fountain
Lathers
Sullivan
Mellon
Olsen
Indiana Lineup For Illinois Game Listed
Bloomington Ind April 7 Indiana will likely use the following lineup in the game with Illinois tomorrow Catcher Captain Thompson pitcher Johnson first base Cartwright second base Underwood or Sutphin shortstop Cotton Berndt third base Driver left field H Paddock center field Sutphin or Shillings right field A Cunningham.
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Bloomington
Ind
Indiana
Ilinois
Capt. Thompson
Johnson
Cartwright
Underwood
Sutphin
Cotton
Berndt
Driver
H. Paddock
Shillings
A Cunningham
Shrubb and St Yves Likely Meet for World Middle-Distance Title
Alfred Shrubb of Britain and Henri St Yves of France look likely to clash in a world middle-distance championship match race at Buffalo Baseball Park on May 1. Promoters posted a $5,000 purse for the event.
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Buffalo
Alfred Shrubb
Henri St. Yves
Buffalo Baseball Park
Trolley League Organizing Across Indiana and Kentucky
A trolley baseball league is being organized with teams from Evansville Princeton Vincennes Huntington Lockport Boonville Mount Vernon in Indiana and Henderson in Kentucky. The plan includes cross state play among these cities. The effort aims to establish a regional schedule and competitive structure.
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Evansville
Ind
Princeton
Vincennes
Huntington
Lockport
Boonville
Mount Vernon
Indiana
Henderson
Pennsylvania Lines Stop-Overs Allowed on First Class Tickets
Ten day stop overs will be allowed upon request on first class tickets of Pennsylvania Lines at Pittsburg Washington Baltimore or Philadelphia.
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Pennsylvania
Pittsbur
Pittsburg
Washington
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Applications for license in Marion county Indiana
Eleven ward center township applicant seeks May term 1909 license to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premises drinking allowed. Business at 20 by 32 room fronting north on Washington street Indianapolis. Also requests pool table privileges. James Hignight requests similar license for 1903 term at 269 Massachusetts Avenue Indianapolis with pool privileges.
Central Unions Take Two From Water Company in League Play
The Central Unions won two games from the Water Company in the Commercial league last night. Keeter of the Liebers led individual scoring with 246, while Willey of Water Company was runner up with 218. The Liebers led the teams with a 988 score, followed by the Marotts at 940.
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Fron Water Company
Central Unions
The
Water Company
Marotts
Ballards
Browns
Taggarts
Liebers
Capitals
Kingans
Keeter
Willey
Hughes to crackdown on New York fight clubs
New York on April 7 reports Gov. Hughes plans action against numerous fight clubs that have long hosted 10 round bouts as athletic club exhibitions. Sporting men recall his earlier war on racing and wonder if he will pursue this crusade.
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New York
Gov. Hughes
Johnson plans Pacific coast title bout with Kaufmann
New York April 7 Jack Johnson world heavyweight champion says Al Kaufmann will be first challenger for the title. He expects a title bout on the Pacific coast next fall and would like to box in New York but fears too much attention. Johnson sails for Europe May 17 to perform in London and denies plans to box Langford in England. He notes canceling engagements from his former manager and references a possible London bout with Langford. He also criticizes Jeffries for forfeiting and suggests Ketchel should have fought Kaufmann.
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New York
Jack Johnson
National Sporting Club of London
al Kaufmann
Billy Delaney
Johnson
Kaufmann
Pacific Coast
Tommy Burns
Europe
London
Langford
Sam Fitzpatrick
National Sporting Club
Lang
New Directors for Local Gun Club
The Indianapolis Gun Club annual stockholders meeting elected seven directors F. W. Lewis J. H. Neighbors J. P. Dixon J. Hymer J. T. Anderson 35 M. Heaton and J. E. Bell. They will choose president vice president secretary and treasurer next Saturday at the Gun Club home.
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Indianapolis Gun Club
Gun Club
F. W. Lewis
J. H. Neighbors
J. P. Dixson
J. ¥. Hymer
J. T. Anderson
M. Heaton
J. E. Bell
Dayton Asks Two Young Players for Tryout
Dayton officials seek two up and coming ball players after visiting Indianapolis to review surplus players. Treasurer John Spatz and Manager Bade Myers aim to connect with prospects, expecting to add twirlers to the roster. The report notes interest in connecting with several contenders.
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John Spatz
Bade Myers
Indianapolis
Myers
Spatz
Carr
German Oak Wrestler Siegfried to Enter Catch-as-Catch-Can Ring
Martin Julian announcing for Ernest Siegfried the German Oak said he will enter catch-as-catch-can wrestling in future matches. The move follows Siegfried’s frustration at not meeting American wrestlers at Graeco-Roman events.
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Memphis
Tenn
Martin Julian
Ernest Siegfried
The
German Oak
Siegfried
Handed Their Papers in Fort Wayne Baseball Moves
Big Bill Robertson reported to work for Fort Wayne on April 7 after being purchased from the Pittsburg. Manager Hendricks also released Harry Dowhing Pete McNulty and Ed Ryan from the roster.
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Fort Wayne
Big Bill Robertson
Pittsburg
Hendricks
Harry Dowhing
Pete MceNulty
Ed Ryan
Corbett Wins Narrow Bout Over Dougherty in Philly
In Baltimore on April 7 1 Kid Corbett of Baltimore defeated Philadelphia's Jack Dougherty before the Nonpareil Athletic Club in a 13th round finish Dougherty suffered a cut left eye in the final round delivering a dramatic matchup for local boxing fans.
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Baltimore
Kid Corbett
Jack Dougherty
Philadelphia
Eagles in boxing show promise new promotion format
Eagles plan a novel boxing event at their show next Wednesday night with potential bouts and a seven-man battle royal. Johnny Connors and Gus Bezenah have signed to box. fixtures depend on boxers’ condition and availability. If not ready, matches may be rearranged with forfeits under the promotional agreement.
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W Ring
Mann
Johnny Connors
Gus B
Gus Bezenah
Andy
Tomm
Connor
Fyreddie Cole
Young Saylor
Eagles
Will
Connors- Bezenah
Pion
Eagle
Ed Curley's Selections and Race Card Highlights
The page lists Ed Curley's selections for races at Jackson and Oakland with named horses riders and best bets. Additional entries cover Los Angeles races with horse names and bettors, including numerous names and fractions.
Ferguson Wins After Disqualification of Barry in Armory Bout
Sandy Ferguson the Chelsea heavyweight defeated Jimmy Barry of Chicago by disqualification after a low blow in the eleventh round. Barry earned early lead with body punches as Ferguson struggled to land his right. referee Martin Flaherty halted the action after both fighters fell, awarding Ferguson the victory.
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Bobton
Sandy Ferguson
Chelsea
Jimmy Barry
Chicago
Armory A
Barry
Ferguson
Martin Flaherty
Lew Drill Released by Terre Haute Club
Terre Haute Ind April 7 Lew Drill manager and catcher of the Tots last year has been given his unconditional release. Terre Haute paid the St Paul club 750 for his last spring. The club got no offer for him so he was released. Groeschow sent word to Percival Hardy and Smith Wright that they need not report. He plans to trim five or six more after today and tomorrow games with the Cardinals and Cubs.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Lew Drill
Tots
St. Paul
Groeschow
Percival
Hardy
Smith
Wright
Cardinals
Cubs
E. L. Goes
Oklahoma City
Alva Williams
Indianapolis
Roseberry
Johnson
Jeffries Alleges Robbery by Nevada Gamblers in Dice Game
James Jef fries a former heavyweight pugilist alleges in the Nevada City superior court that he was robbed by Stout and Miller in a dice game in Feeno on July 5 1905. His attorneys say the pair are suing him for 5000 dollars who plotted to steal the sum.
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Nevada City
James Jeffries
Nevada
Feeno
Jeffries
Stout
Miller
Blue Sold to Mobile in Southern League Deal
April 7. Bird Blue of the Philadelphia Americans is sold by Connie Mack to the Mobile Southern league club. Blue previously played for the Columbus club and was dropped in 1907 by the St. Louis Americans before moving to Philadelphia. His injured arm may end his playing career.
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Blue
Mobile
Columbus. O
Bird Blue
Philadelphia Americans
Connie Mack
Columbus
St. Louis Americans
Philadelphia
NAPS' SIX UP For Opening Game With Browns
Geoda Jr Turner Is Bradley Stovall Clarke Lord Hinchman Joss form the likely Naps lineup for the April 14 opener against the Browns in St. Louis.
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NAPS
New Orleans
Geoda, Jr
Turner
Bradley
Lajode
Stovall
J. J. Clarke
Lord
Hinchman
Joss
Browns
St Louis
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James Brooks
Margaret Brooks
Duesseldorfer
Eindianapolis Brewing GO
Kanes
Prospect
Delaney
Jim Corbett
James J. Jeffries
Horse Falls
Michigan
Shrubb
Yves
Trolley League
State of
Alien
Johnson & Wilson's
New East Washington Street
Ward Noll
J. E. M'Namars
Massachusetts Avenue
Fhucher
Brookside
Nelson Subdivision
Street
Center ,Township
Merion County
Massachusetts ‘Avenue
Ward
James Hignigh
Hughes
Dayton
Lakeview Club
Andy Howell
Brazil
Young Saylors
Jimmy" Ryan
Young Scanlon
Kid Herman
Jimmy Watts
Fielder Jones
Quiis Basiball
Comiskey
Gus
Hich
ED Curley
Jackson Jy IL
Ros- Arkye
Stan Leigh
Kitty Fisher
Klysiurh
Jeannette M. Malediction
Judge Saufly
Oronooka
Momentum
Youthful
Anna Smith
Fancy Dress
Donaldo
King Thorpe
One Vendor
Billie Hibbs
Ellysium
F Oakland
Giovannia Balerio
Novgorod
Right Easy
Charfley Hargrave
Amelia Fose
Tony Traley
Don Engrique
Westbury
Bellwether
Erhet
Rubric
Severus
Madman
Lighthouse
Workbox
Faust, Fore, Anna L
Erbet
Los Angeles
Hiskra
Fairbanks
Quagga
Miss Mazzoni
Joe Cerne
Adriache
Idane
Lady Irma
Lawton
Wigi
Extraordina Saving
U. S
Shipuiog
Hayner
Baytea, Ghie
M. Lewis
Tiatiliery
Troy
Ohio
Estabiis
Pant, Mien
Ghatteneege
Imperial Turkish Baths
Ohio St
N. Johnson
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