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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1906
Page
7
Local amateurs from Duesseldorfers made 13 errors and 12 fielding misplays as the Hoosiers won easily. Pitching held the weak hitting amateurs to little offense while Wattles Indiecuw baffles the locals. Bush struggled at first base, signaling lineup changes for next game.
The East Jersey Lawn Tennis Association announced the championship dates for the coming season. The open tournament for the East Jersey challenge cup will be held at the Elizabeth Town and Country Club beginning Aug 2. The trophy, presented by Sydney L. Smith, last year went to Karl H. Behr of Yale Philadelphia.
Amos Rusie pitched his last game for Cincinnati against us in a loss. Wee Wit hin Budhart recalls the Browns were hot as Jack Harper toiled for the Crowns. The pitcher’s decline is noted, with comments that if he had pitched the full innings our tally might have reached a hundred.
Parent, the Boston shortstop, savors a record of never being tossed by umpires while Perris nudges that Parent would still struggle to button his shirt. Herman trains hard for a bout with Jimmy Britt, denying rumors of a sidestep. Charlie Mack seeks bouts with Billy Rhodes or Tony Caponi at Ft. Leavenworth, already in strong training.
A mix of ads claims Hood s Barsuparna boosts appetite and strength for workers and students while Mra Winslow s Soothing Syrup aids teething. Also mentions a children s old medicine and a rug advertisement. Contact Ranilan Brow & Co for information.
A vintage ad lists travel options to New York via Lehigh Valley and Pacific Northwest routes. It promotes five Alaskan tours from Pacific coast points aboard the steamship City of Spokane with special low Chicago & Northwestern rates. It describes scenic Alaskan coast fords and islands and invites requests for folders and maps.
Mackey prepares for boxing opportunities from Cleveland Cincinnati and Hot Springs clubs. He may meet in the near future Tommy Felty, captain at Ohio, as James Lin and Otto state university notes appear in the Columbus dispatch.
Larry Lajoie, famed figure in Vaile, stages a curious stunt involving bars and a juvenile admirer with a goat cart. He’s described as a boy at heart, facing lighthearted chaos as a playful, bold moment unfolds on a southern journey toward fraetion with an odd carriage ride.
The article reviews Johnny Carr's five for five hitting feat and his potential to redefine his role with the Hoosiers. It credits Wattie’s new bench approach, notes improved conditions, and discusses team dynamics, lineup stability, and Farrell’s continued value as a leader and second baseman in the coming season.
A fan recounts a Cleveland versus Milwaukee game praising Napoleon Lajoie for an extraordinary second base catch and a rapid throw home. He asserts Lajoie leapt high to snag a ball with one hand and then delivered a long accurate transfer to retire a baserunner, claiming the play defined great fielding. He adds viewers’ applause and insists the moment marked Lajoie as the era’s best ballplayer.
New York Giants center fielder Mike Donlin wed Mabél Hite in a ceremony officiated by Alderman Max Grifenhigan. Attendants included Billy Ghert and Madelaine Grifenhagen. Also noted are bowling results where The Hoyata clinched the Independent league title with 7 straight wins and several match outcomes.
April 12 report from Madison Square Garden states Willa Hoppe of this city defeated Albert G. Cutler of Boston 600 to 382 in the fifth game of the world 18-2 championship tournament. Hoppe, not at peak, will seek stronger play against seasoned challengers as the event proceeds. Earlier, Jacob Schaefer of Chicago defeated Morningstar of Indians 500 to 233 in 27 innings.
An elderly man ends a heated exchange between boxers Hermn and Britt as they discuss a potential bout and the chances of each fighter. The scene shifts to a veteran’s claim of past prowess and a brief jab about age and skill amid a crowded, noisy room. Insights from Nelson and others reveal plans for a future contest and the fighters’ confidence.
George Gardner and Hart signed articles to meet on April 2 at Madison Square Garden before the Twentieth Century Athletic Club. Tim Horst will referee the contest after a prolonged dispute over terms. The bout is pitched as a world championship finish despite earlier wrangling.
Special to the Swi Philadephia April 12 Adam Ryan of Chicago was knocked out by three round champion of New York Menarsy in the tenth round of a bout at Tom O Rourke s Tuxedo club. The fight drew over 2 000 spectators and a special train brought about 300 fans from New York.
The national open race starts with 11 games Thursday afternoon featuring Chicago at Cincinnati, Philadelphia at New York, and Boston at Brooklyn. Analysts expect close matchups as teams gain early momentum, with Puffin or Handesties leading the pack. Pro-flebt Pulliam expresses optimism for a strong season and even competition across the league.
Race results from Nashville Hot Springs Washington San Francisco New Orleans list numerous horses, jockeys, times, and odds. Winners include Joan Carroll Dan Cradley Braden Minnie Adama D'Ormande and others across sprint and mile distances with varied times and payouts.
A special meeting of the city council was convened for Thursday night to reconsider amendments to the Chicago Indianapolis and Rydeaville franchise. The changes aim to correct faults in the terms, with consent from the Board of Public Works and railroad counsel. The plan includes not crossing West Street at grade and promises a passenger station.
Boston Americans defeated the Louisville Colonels by a score of 4 to 3 on Wednesday in Louisville. Both teams collected six hits each, with Boston scoring all four runs in the late innings and Louisville managing three runs early. The pitchers worked evenly, but Boston held the decisive edge in relief.
In Cincinnati and Dayton baseball scores appear chaotic with odd runs and batting lines. Players Chech Harper Phelps Behlel and Barrett figure in the Dayton game while the Cincinnati match shows unusual totals and batter notes amid a jumble of digits and misread names.
Wabash College visits Washington York Thursday afternoon for a game with the Hoosiers. Cromley, the coach of the Hoosiers, is also noted as guiding the Presbyterians. Wabash fields a strong team this year under Crowley and has been performing well.
Extract from A Wynter Blyth on Early Adulteration in England notes Henry VIII established royal tasters to test beer quality. Tasted beer was spilled on wooden stools to detect adulterants, such as sugar added to disguise strength. The taster drank only beer showing no tampering, ensuring a pure sample for the king.
A Chicago to California offer outlines 62 50 round trip via benicago Union Pacific and North Western lines with two trains daily to San Francisco and Los Angeles. Electric lighted Overland Limited on the only double track between Chicago and the Missouri River. Also advertises California guide and asks readers to write A H Waggener Tray Agent 215 Jackson Blvd Chicago for copies. A notice from Case to Marion County Indiana voters seeks license to sell liquor and pool room at 62 N Noble St Indianapolis fronting Noble Street in a one story frame building in Berlin’s subdivision.
Indianapolis crowd eyes Gotch in a major wrestling bout at Tomlinson Hall with Murbarger, a strong light heavyweight, favored to test Gotch who promises no heavy holds below the knee. Gotch aims to prove he can beat heavier opponents and could face OBrien in May as part of his boxing plans.
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