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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1907
Page
7
The Pirates visit Washington park for a two day set with the Hoosiers in a key National League clash. Hans Wagner leads a dangerous Pittsburgh lineup with Clarke matching strength and new additions Abbatichio and Stroke boosting the infield and outfield, as Carr vows to field his strongest team and challenge for the pennant.
Des Moines man John H. Gibson logs 22 000 miles in a Model K Winton and predicts more, while Brooklyn bakeries rely on a Winton wagon for deliveries during a snow crisis. Cleveland dealers and Los Angeles rental operators also showcase long service, underscoring Winton reliability and design wisdom from Auto Era observations.
Branch Rickey, traded from St. Louis to New York, will not play baseball on Sundays to honor a promise to coach his college team. The catcher, once a top Browns prospect, delays reporting until June, prompting Griffith to defer his arrival.
Baseball schedules feature Pittsburg at Washington park with Hoosiers and Wabash College clashing midweek. Boxing cards span Eaton Colorado to New Haven Connecticut with multiple bouts daily. Jockey clubs hold spring meetings in Washington City New Orleans City Park and Oakland. A Saturday Indianapolis Gun club hosts a weekly shooting event.
Sporting Life releases its fourth annual Baseball Schedule in compact vest pocket form. The booklet lists At Home and Abroad championship dates for all National and American league clubs, official batting averages, and team pictures of the 16 major league clubs. Send a two cent stamp to Sporting Life Schedule Department, Philadelphia.
In Evansville Indiana Sunday afternoon 700 fans watched the Evansville Central league team lose 6 to 0 to Nashville of the Southern league. Evansville did not lead and had no chance to win. Batteries Smith Duggan and Sorrell Wells Hardy and Lattimer Wacker Bethel.
Cincinnati April 8 James J Corbett criticizes plans for a Gans Lewis bout and heavyweight prospects. He doubts Australian Squires can force a Jeffries match, notes Joe Thomas as a rising comer, and expresses interest in Mike Schreck while warning promoters over purses and public signings.
In a candid interview Tommy Leach says a persistent side injury and poor health over two years threaten his career. He plans to try outfield this season to reduce strain and may retire if pain recurs, noting doctors expect permanent issues unless he quits professional baseball. He fears the side injury worsens with infield throws and rapid exchanges at third base.
The notice lists a City league meeting at Marion club on Tuesday night April 9. It reports Jenney Electric beat Silent Hoosiers 9 to 7 with players Ratcliffe Spilman and Spitzfaden. Other items note the Washingtons seeking a game with Tuxedos on April 14 and Brightwood Imperials seeking amateur games.
Cubs catcher John Kling, star backstop of the National League champions, decides to quit baseball after a conference with President Murphy. Kling claims pay disparity, asking around 4000 dollars while Murphy says he already pays top salaries. Murphy says Kling may not appear in the lineup again.
In Toledo, 5000 fans watched the Cleveland Naps defeat the Toledo team 6 to 1 on a soggy field. Both clubs played fast ball despite poor footing. Batteries were Toledo Eels Check and Ab bott, Cleveland Joss Bernhard Bemis and Clark. General Sales Manager Shanks of Winton Co and Mrs. Shanks visited branches in Boston New York and Philadelphia this week.
Dan Howley, IU catcher and promising player, records the lone hit against Carl Lundgren as the Cubs beat Indiana 2 to 0. The Cubs manage five safeties off Kellum’s slow curves while maintaining the shutout through seven innings.
Patsy Donovan has crafted a fast moving Brooklyn Superbas lineup. They beat Atlanta as base running produced more runs than hits, with ten pitchers and four catchers showing depth. Young talents Rucker and Bell impress in the rotation while Bergen Ritter Butler and Hurley back the plate.
The Boston Americans and Columbus American Association teams played six innings Sunday without a run as rain halted play. Final score shows Boston 0 and Columbus 0 with listed batters Dineen Harris Armbruster for Boston and Garvey Kane Fohl for Columbus.
In Kansas City on April 8, Chicago White Sox minor league squad, led by Jimmy Burke, defeated local club 11 to 7. Chicago led 2-0 in the first, then were tied until a three run burst. Pitching by Patterson Freeman McFarland Towne for Chicago and Durham Swann Sullivan for Kansas City supported the final score.
Pitcher Joe McGinnity claims a copyright on his famous curveball described as a mystifying drop from an underhand raise. The New York team mates followed a nearly identical delivery until the mystifying break and a freak curve diverged near the plate.
Indianapolis April 8 letter from Tub to Spike reveals frustration with minor league life and managers seeking players. He jokes about Frank Chance, discusses Roche’s post season hit, Brown’s pitching, and stock payoffs. He hints at returning home if Hoosier leagues demand loyalty and asks for transport and advance pay.
The St Joe Athletic Club Fort Wayne presents an April boxing card headlined by Freddie Cole of Indianapolis versus George Williams of Chicago in a ten round bout. Ray Bronson vs Julius Stein opens the show as the semi final. Sam Moss faces Buddy Glover in the prelims with plans to send fans from Indianapolis to Fort Wayne.
Willie Keeler uses a tiny bat and alters it. Hughey Jennings moves Ty Cobb to right field to ease bickering with McIntyre. Clark Griffith backs Billy Hogg as star pitcher. Moriarity knocks out Mortarity in twelve for a $250 purse near Springfield. Reds face new fines for spree disorder. Ban Johnson clamps on Taylor in Boston. April 16 set for Squires. Warthour dominates in France as Pittsburgh’s NL race looms. Pirates face no major injuries.
In Chicago April Nelson outlines a scheme to spoil the Guns Lewis lightweight title bout if held in Nevada by fighting a different lightweight as a diversion to dampen interest and patronage. He confesses the plan to friends and insists he will proceed despite public disapproval.
University league features Terriers against Tuxedo and Side Wheelers facing Sure Hatch on Tuesday, with Rajah meeting Utah and Anonym facing Strikers on Thursday. K F L M league hosts Owls versus Crows and Ravens against Eagles Wednesday, plus Retail Social League events at multiple alleys on April 11 and 18 with several pairings listed.
Chris Hebble gives notice to Indianapolis Center township Marion county Indiana residents that he will apply at the May term 1907 of the Board of County Commissioners for a license to sell intoxicants in less than five gallon lots for on premises consumption. The business is at 516 East Washington Street front room 18 to 40 feet, on the east half of the east half of lot 2 in O L H in ward 7.
Promoters debate Chicago era referee candidates as Ryan is favored by Cole and Gatens while Littles and Bratens challenge his draw in Hayes bout. The Wayne postponement shifts talk to May with Ryan likely chosen for the middle west bout though many dispute past calls.
Notices filed by CHAS GREINER JOHN H THOMAS and PETER JOHANNES in Marion county Indiana to apply at the May 1907 term for licenses to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premises drinking rights. Describes business locations on West Twelfth Street New York Street and Warman Avenue in Center and Wayne townships.
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