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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1906
Page
7
A rain soaked weekend at Peoria left the Hoosiers disappointed as both Saturday games slipped away. Lajoie and Cleveland bats struck early at Washington Park, while Hoosier pitching faltered against Peoria and Columbus area lineups. Fisher and Kellum offered stubborn resistance, but Hoosier offense produced little in the loss column. The Colts also found trouble at Peoria with Queisser roughed up by a strong attack, dropping a high scoring game.
Terre Haute boxing fans anticipate Greek Jimmy Ryan facing Dave Rolle of Chisago in an eight round semi windup at the Wabash club. Ryan is touted by manager Jack Tierney, a veteran who fought Kid McCoy and others, and Curley signals a near record crowd next Tuesday night as Yanger and Nee push for the bout.
Baseball scores list partial readings from Louisville and Columbus with player names and numbers unclear. The text mentions Owen, Kenna, Renn, Rhea, Bergeon, and Dew among others, alongside various score fragments and lineups, but most details are garbled.
Report reviews Indianapolis Hoosier pitchers as manager Watkins weighs options. West, a standout from Cleveland, draws interest from Lajoie, while Kellum shows reliable form and lefties Mattern Christman and Hall loom promising. Right-handers Martin Fisher Barry Brinker also feature, with several locals bound for the Interstate league cities like Muncie Anderson and Fort Wayne.
The Detroit Tigers open a two game series with the Hoosiers Monday, aiming to be factors in the American League pennant race. Manager Watkins plans to field the strongest lineup possible, with twenty one players including eight pitchers and four catchers. Veterans Donovan Wiggs Warner Crawford Jones and others are noted, while Jimmie Farrell is out with an injury but may join upon return home.
Ambraxe Puttmann of Cincinnati, star pitcher for the Yankees, was sold by Manager Grimth to the St Louis National League club on April 9. The price was not disclosed, though it is understood to be about $230. Puttmann had been slated for Toronto before Phillies manager Dutts claimed rights, sending him back to the Yankees where he is training in good form.
The Sun reports on Chet Hoppe as a drawing card for next week’s billiards tournament. Experts note Hoppe cannot attract as much attention playing alone and that co contestants share prize incentives. The youngster’s tears move spectators as his father reacts with emotion.
A mother guided Willie Hoppe to fame as he defeated Geoffos Son to win the world billiards title. The scene in New York had spectators and a $5,000 receipts prize paid to Hoppe, who also won $500 from Slosson. From early practice at ages 3 and 5, the Hoppe family nurtured prodigy talent with intensive training and exhibitions, culminating in a legendary championship.
Buffalo chauffeur Harry Tate performs dramatic rescues foiling frantic horses attached to a mineral water wagon. He slows and steers the runaway team to a stop, guiding the auto and pulling the bridle, saving bystanders from injury.
Young Donahue of Boston replaces Erne at 133 pounds for a Chicago bout Monday night against Searge Memsic of Chicago after Erne’s late substitution. Donahue, noted as a light weight with punch, seeks the decision against Memsic while both fighters weigh in at Ty-Tec's. Also on the card are Bronson versus Shay and Brine versus Brown with James Ryai refereeing. Donahue boasts 83 fights with two losses, both by foul and a recent run of wins including Necker and Smith series.
Armbrymter, the young catcher, brings strong mood and solid catching to the Boeing Amerl Ang squad, proving superior to many in the season and earning praise for her performance.
Special to the 8 Portland Oregon report notes Bishop Benjamin W. Morris, 87, of the Protestant Episcopal Church, died yesterday. The article also mentions England featherweight champion Spike Robson arriving in the United States next week to issue a challenge, offering to bet $100 to $300 on his chances against the best American featherweights.
A collage of coaching notes and opinions on infield positioning pitcher grip and fielding, plus batting guidance from famous players like Wagner and Chesbro. The column discusses second base strategy, double plays, the spit ball, and youth training habits for catching fly balls and reading the ball off the bat.
Five bills restricting cars are proposed as legislators weigh limits and enforcement. The piece cites speed concerns, calls for a return to horse-drawn simplicity, and cites public reaction to high powered vehicles. It notes show deliberations for next year and remarks by industry figures including Col George Pope and S. T. Davis Jr.
Special to The San New YorkApril 4 Tom O Rourke offers Jim Jeffries 100 to quit the sage brah and fight in a six bout tourney planned on the banks of the Delaware At Ks aiikion Pa near the Tux eo Athletic Club Jeffries would be the central figure in a six bout series against heavyweights Fitzsimmons Nuhiin Burns Hart Brien and Kaufmear with a sizable payoff and up to 100000 for a single bout The plan calls for a week to ten days between each fight.
A bar of gold bullion valued at 517,000 disappeared from a shipment between Georgetown British Guiana and New York. The box was opened in New York to reveal two steel pieces instead of the gold bar, exposing a theft.
Gotch plans retirement and a high profile bout in Indianapolis on Thursday night. Promoter Marburger states Gotch aims to shine in a roped arena, set to meet Jack O'Brien and Frank Motch, with talks of boxing Philadelphia. If successful, Gotch may abandon wrestling to pursue boxing.
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