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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1909

Page

6

Jennings Says New Men Have Added Strength

The article notes Jennings praises a strengthened Detroit team with added players like Bush and Moriarity and forecasts a stronger infield with O Leary and youngsters. It mentions pitchers Mullin and Kuepper arriving, consideration of opening game pitching, and hopes to repeat in the American League.

Jennings Washington Park Hughey Tigers South Bush Ed Barrow New York American O'Leary Detroit Summers Indianapolis Mullin

National Woman's Tour Promoted By Mrs Guned Nelson

Mrs Joan Hewton Cuneo voices support for a national women's tour in the wake of AA A plans. She argues experienced women drivers like Miss Potter should not be barred and may form an annual national tour if restrictions persist.

MissAlice Potter Joan Hewton Cuneo Manufacturers’ Committee Mrs. Cuneo Miss Potter Elgin New York Haynes Mrs Potter

Browns Lose Pitcher Walter Justus In Speechless Condition

Walter Justus, Browns pitcher, was stricken speechless due to a long standing ailment and transported to his Indiana home. McAleer may pursue C. E. Weatherford, a Texas college star pitcher, as a replacement option for the team.

ST. Louis Browns Walter Justus Indiana McAleer C. E. Weatherford

Australian Promoter McIntosh Plans Talks on Tommy Burns Card

McIntosh aims to confer with Jeff and Johnson over his Australian offer as boxing buzz grows around Tommy Burns in Sydney. The promoter praised Burns but noted the challenger Kaufman or Ketchel could still shape a grand card, while Burns showed nerves days before the bout.

McIntosh Jeff Johnson

McIntosh Eyes Final Talk on Australian Offer

New York April 8 Hugh McIntosh plans a final talk with Jeffries and Johnson today to decide his Australian offer. He says he posted 60 for Tommy Burns to meet Johnson Kaufman or Ketchum and believes Burns can beat any of them. He praises Burns’s potential despite past overtraining and a rough prior showing.

New York Hugh McIntosh Jeffries Johnson Mr. McIntosh Tommy Burns Kaufman Ketche Tommy John

Illinois National Guard to Patrol Crown Point Road Races

Chicago officials decide the First Regiment Illinois National Guard will guard the Crown Point Lowell road races by the Chicago Automobile Club on June 18 and 19. Gov. Marshall of Indiana grants crossing permission for Illinois troops to operate along the 24 mile circuit. about 1,000 soldiers will be needed.

Chicago Ilinois National Guard Crown Point- Lowell Chicago Automobile Club Indiana

Don t Wear A Truss Promises Cure for Ruptures

An advertisement claims a new discovery cures ruptures without salves or harnesses. It offers a free book and trial, citing hundreds of patient letters and urging readers to mail a coupon to receive the book and price details.

S&n C. BE. Brooks Brooks Bidg Marshall, Mich

Yesterday's Scores From Baseball Circuits Across Cities

Scores from multiple games reported yesterday include Washington Park Detroit 18 Indianapolis 5 and Cincinnati Reds 6 Washington 5. Other results list Philadelphia Nationals 6 Americans 4 and New York A L 11 Charlotte Carolina Association 2. Several minor leagues show varied scores with rain affecting events in Ft Wayne Toledo Roanoke Winston Salem Atlanta Brooklyn Columbus St Louis Terre Haute Chicago Memphis Louisville Rochester Greensboro Columbia Annapolis Cornell Little Rock St Paul Lexington Washington and Lee and St Johns Annapolis.

Charlotte New York A. L Roanoke Boston Winston, Salem Winston-Salem Atlanta Brooklyn Columbus St. Louis Terre Haute Ind Chicago Memphis Tenn Louisville Rochester Greensboro N. C Greenville Virginia Carolina Association Columbia South Atlantic Annapolis Naval Academy Cornell Little Rock Southern St. Paul A. A Lexington

Anonyms top league with wins over Carriers

The Anonyms beat the Carriers six to three in Independent league play to move ahead of the Manhattans for first. They also won a forfeited second division match. Federals took two from the Manhattans while Centrals won four from the K F M s. Shermans claimed four from the Deweys as the Manhattans posted a high team total and Gibson led with 242 followed by Moran at 240.

Anonyms Manhattans Federals Centrals Shermans Deweys Manhattanns Gibson Moran

Juvenile Star Plans City Baseball League for Boys

The Boys' club at Meridian and Madison seeks to form a baseball league for boys aged 12 to 14 in the city. Towns wishing to join should contact John Molpoldec, superintendent, at once. Teams with members over 14 should not apply.

Corner S Meridian Madison Avenue John Molpoldec

Wrestlers Meet to Pick the Referee

April Gotch and Mahmout will meet in Chicago to select a referee for their world wrestling championship bout on April 14. They propose referees Bat Masterson Joe Ulman Eddie McBride Walter Kelley Otto Floto Dick Fleming Malachy Hogan and Ed Smith, with Smith the favored choice after refereeing last year’s Gotch Hackenschmidt match.

Chicago Frank Gotch Yussif Mahmout Bat Masterson New York Joe’ Ulman Baltimore Eddie McBride Buffalo Walter Kelley Cleveland Otto Floto Denver Dick Fleming Malachy Hogan Ed. Smith

Fragmentary City Venue Note for Metropole Parlors

A damaged OCR fragment references a Metropole Billiard Parlors location on the third floor with an unspecified 2 p.m. time and a person named Bob. The garbled text hints at a social or game event but lacks clear details or participants.

Bob Metropole

Overland Company Expands by Acquiring Pope Toledo Plant

John N Willys president of Overland Automobile reports rapid growth and a move to larger quarters by purchasing the Pope Toledo plant in Toledo Ohio. He notes Overland will expand production with hundreds of thousands invested and aims for a broad range of models and prices.

Overland Automobile Company Pope-Toledo Toledo Willys Overland Company Indianapolis Pope- Toledo Overland United States John N. Willys Fair

Cubs Rooters Fear Poor Start If Cubs Lose Key Players

Chicago and New York report players missing or hurt ahead of the season. Schulte Icicle arm injury may keep him from starting. Evers Kling and Kane Zimmerman Hof man also questioned as possible absences. Managers worry a crippled nine will open the season.

Kling Evers Schulte Latiersuffering Chicago New York Donlin Giants Seymour Cubs

Phillippe May Return to Pirates After Ill Arm

Fred Clarke left the Pirates to take his wife to Kansas and may rejoin the team in Kansas City. He spoke with veteran pitcher Charles Phillippe about his arm, and Clarke believes Phillippe could take a regular spot this season. Willis, who joined in Memphis, has not signed his contract but is on good terms with owners.

Phillippe Hot Spring Ark Fred Clarke Pittsburg Kansas Kansas City Clarke Charles Phillippe Willis Memphis

Naps Complete Final Practice in New Orleans

The Cleveland Naps finished their final practice in New Orleans, saying in manager Lajoie’s words that the players are in good shape for the games against the Peleans. Turner’s strong shortstop play impressed, leading Lajoie to expect his participation in the game.

New Orleans Naps Peleans Lajoie Turner

Fluke Home Run Snaps Rochester's Bids In Louisville

Louisville defeated John Ganzel's Rochester Eastern leaguers 5 to 3 as a fluke home run by McDonald with two on bases produced all three Rochester runs in the sixth. A chill wind kept attendance to about 300, Rochester used 14 players in the game.

Louisville John Ganzel Rochester McDonald

Save Money Young Man Start Today at Indiana Trust Co

The piece urges young men to save early to build character and seize opportunities, citing that most successful people began this way. It promotes Indiana Trust Co as the oldest and largest in the state, offering a three percent savings rate and inviting new savers to start now.

Indiana

Baldwin Will Proated No Contest Baldwin

Los Angeles April 8 The will disposing of the late E J Lucky Baldwin's millions has been probated H A Unruh executor testified to the will's execution sound mind and lack of undue influence The value of real property is estimated at 20 24 million and personal property at 12756000 A settlement with Mrs Selby and with Mrs Baldwin of San Francisco avert possible will contest

Los Angeles Cal E. J Lucky) Baldwin Baldwin Mr. Unruh Lillie Baldwin Zelda Selby

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