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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1907

Page

7

Freddie Cole Returns to Train for Fort Wayne Show

Freddie Cole the Indianapolis featherweight returns to hard training after arriving from St Louis to face George Williams in Fort Wayne on April 25. He and partner Ray Bronson plan brisk road work and sparring as they prepare under Kane's management. Local fans push for a $2 round trip rate to boost turnout, with James Ryan set to referee the bout.

Freddie Cole George Williams Chicago St. Joe Athletic Club Fort Wayne Indianapolis St. Louis Cole Ray Bronson Julius Stein Bronson Kane Indiana Freddie Williams Shirkey Sammy Moss Buddy Glover Traction Company T- 18 James Ryan Peoria

Crowd overruns field as Giants Phillies game ends

In New York April 12 the eighth inning over, crowds rushed the field forcing play to stop. Umpire Klein struggled to clear departing players, and as the Giants prepared for last at bat, about 1000 spectators leaped fences into right field. The game was forfeited to Philadelphia, preserving the Giants’ shutout in official records.

New York Giants Phillies Klein Philadelphia

First Game for Reserves Opens Season with Strong Lineup

The Indianapolis Reserves begin their twelfth season Sunday with the strongest roster in club history. Manager Reinhardt plans to field 15 players for the opener against Carmel, featuring star pitcher Bales and a full slate of infielders, outfielders, and pitchers ready for the start.

Indianapolis Reinhardt Carmel Vider Schissel Dorley Lotshaw Wagner Hollingsworth Connors Cummings Fiddick Lehr Conklin O'Brien Barnes White End Devi

Veteran Jake Beckley Shines For Cubs In Debut

Chicago April 12 Jake Beckley a St Louis Nationals player in the opening game shows veteran form with 18 big league seasons. He has appeared in 2,223 games, 2,676 hits for a .308 average, 421 errors in 23,802 chances and a .982 fielding mark. He also has 328 stolen bases and batted .247 with fielding 987 last season.

Chicago Jake Beckley St. Louis Nationals Cubs Vanigan Jake

Irish Leave Little Irish Presence on Hoosier Roster

The Indianapolis Hoosiers 1907 lineup shows few Irish players as managers emphasize talent over ethnicity. Paddy Livingston is cited as the lone prominent Irish figure while others like Holmes are non Irish, and several players trace French or other ancestry. Managers seek skill and hustle over nationality, noting the shift away from traditional Gaelic ties in baseball.

Indianapolis O's Donahues McGuires Kellys Burkes Sheas Hoosiers Paddy Livingston Livingston Ireland Paddy Livvingston Dan Daniel Howley Howley Holmes Emerald Isle Hoosier Teutonic Kellum Fisher Bales Slagle Cromley Georgetown College Chenault Marquard Summers Briggs

Bobby Long Plans Rematch With Marty Larner at Auditorium

Bobby Long seeks a meeting with Marty Larner in a prelim bout at the upcoming show at the Auditorium following a recent draw in Brasil.

Bobby Long Marty Larner Brasil

McGlynn Returns to Baseball From Police Duty

Stony McGlynn, once Yorks peace guardian, breaks police role to play for the St Louis Cardinals at their Houston training grounds. He impresses with onfield action, leaving many batters wishing he had stayed a policeman.

ST. Louis Stony” McGlynn York Stony Cardinals Houston McGlynn

String Cut On Five Men In Hoosier Camp

Manager Carr begins a purge of players unable to perform with Indiana Hoosiers. Hare and Clegg released. Derringer sent to Des Moines. Johnson to Springfield. Salary will prompt further cuts. practice warms, and Howley may stay or be traded as Holmes goes to Canton with a pitcher.

Hare I. A Cathher Clegg Jeffersonville Carr Derringer North Vernon Des Moines Johnson Carmel Springfield Ream Howley Canton Holmes Castleton Hughes Keefe Barger Brockett Griffith Brooklyn Bell Butler Whiting Rucker Donovan Jerry Hurley

City league opens May 4 with eight clubs

The City league season starts Saturday May 4 after a magnates meeting. Eight clubs compete including Parry and City Hall joined by Popes Premiers Atkins Twillys Marions and Atlas. Umpires Mike O'Brien and Red Goodwin. scorers George Deery Harry Callahan and J. J. McDermott chosen.

Parry City Hall Club Popes Atkins Twillys Marions Atlas Mike O’brien Red” Goodwin George Deery Harry Callahan J. J. McDermott

Jimmy Cooley Draws Bout With Billy Boulley

Local 130 pound boxer Jimmy Cooley has been matched to fight Billy Boulley of Columbus in a six round preliminary to the Gregg Fitzgerald bout at the Auditorium on April 34.

Jimmy Cooley Izzy Brill Billy Boulley Columbus Gregg Fitzgerald the Auditorium

Gotham Likes Its Youngsters In Major League Open

New York clubs begin season without releasing players, boosting hopes for a strong rookie crop. McGraw Griffith Donovan keep recruits, aiming for early lead. Giants, Highlanders schedule heavy circuit, with home stretch tests on eastern and western tours.

New York Gotham Greater New York Tech Giants Hannifan Mullen Burke Shay Corcoran McGraw Griffith Giants

Johnny Somers Heads to America for bout

New York report says Johnny Somers, England's top 126 pounder, plans a U.S. visit within a month. He previously held the title until Spike Robson defeated him on a fourth round foul, with Somers strong earlier before the infraction.

New York Johnny Somers England America Somers Spike Robson Spike Robson

Baseball results National League games and box scores

Baseball results from National League show New York beating Philadelphia with varied innings and run totals. Cincinnati and Pittsburg clash with early leads, while Chicago and St Louis contest features and pitching changes. Potteries-Overall and Moran with players Fromme McGlynn and Marshall are listed among box score credits.

New York Philadelphia McGinnity, Ames and Bresrehan Corridon Jacklitch Cincinnati RHE Cinnnati Pittsburg Ewing and Schlei Phillips, Liefield, Gibson and Phelps Chicago St. Louis Potteries Moran Fromme, McGlynn and Marshall

Hahn Leaves Cinder Path to Coach Oregon Track

Milwaukee star Archie Hahn announces retirement after a storied sprint career spanning Michigan and Milwaukee Athletic Club triumphs. He will coach Pacific University Oregon, bringing decades of national championships from 100 and 220 yard dashes to Olympic fame in Athens.

Liginger Milwaukee Athletic Club Hahn Pacific University Oregon Milwaukee Wisconsin Michigan St. Louis Portland Athens Greece

Baseball scores across leagues and cities reported

In St Louis, Detroit, Washington, Philadelphia, Bloomington and Notre Dame games, teams posted varied innings totals with multiple pitching batteries listed. Notable line scores include St Louis edging Chicago, Detroit defeating Cleveland, Washington overcoming New York, Philadelphia overcoming Boston, and Indiana battling Indianapolis with innings reflected for each pairing.

Bloomington Rhe Ind Ween Indianapolis Indiana Bossert and Hill Athletics Milan Conner Notre Dame South Bend Waldorf, Pierce and Curtis Rekner and Watson

Friday's Games Across National League Lineup

Pittsburg visits Cincinnati while St Louis hosts Chicago in a busy slate. Philadelphia plays New York as Brooklyn visits Boston. Chicago meets St Louis, Cleveland travels to Detroit, Boston hosts Philadelphia, and New York eyes Washington.

Cinecinnati Abnee Teresa Chicago Philadelphia Boston Brooklyn Pittsburg St. Louis New York Pet Detroit Ann Roston Cleveland Washington National League Cincinnati

Tigers Beat Naps in Opening Game of Season

In Detroit the Tigers defeated the Naps 2 to 9 as Mullen dominated on the mound. Flick's baserunning drew criticism while Liebhardt, nicknamed Iron Man, relieved for the Naps in the cold weather.

Tigers Naps Mullen Flick Lajoie Iron Man Liebhardt Mempins

Bale Miscellaneitis Ad Draft Sparks Reader Debate

A Sun insert promises a ten word piece under For Bale Miscellaniets titled shree days for 35 conta, stirring reader reaction. The odd phrasing and unclear context suggest a filler item or promotional snippet in a miscellaneous column.

Boston Wins Opener After 14 Inning Battle With Athletics

Boston defeats Philadelphia in a 14 inning opener on the Athletics grounds. After a 3 to 2 score in the ninth, Murphy mishandled a grounder allowing two runs to tie the game. Boston then scored four runs in the 14th to clinch.

Boston Philadelphia Athletics Murphy

Opening Game Features and Cold Boston Postponement

The St Louis Americans beat the White Sox 1 to 0 in a near flawless fielding opener. Howell outpitched star twirler with a strong performance allowing five hits. Boston Brooklyn clash was postponed by cold weather and bad grounds with Nick Altrock pounded by the Browns in their lone run.

Ing St. Louis White Sox Howell Boston Brooklyn Sox Nick Altrock Browns

Reds In Hot Finish Dramatic Victory Over Pittsburg

McLean batted for Ewing in the ninth and doubled to right. Huggins sacrificed him to third. Tiemeyer and Kane walked to fill the bases. Capt Ganzel followed with a clutch single to right driving in the winning runs as the Reds beat Pittsburg 4 to 3.

McLean Ewing Huggins Tiemeyer Davis Kane Capt. Ganzel Reds Pittsburg

Overall Master Opens Six Months Race With 6 1 Win

Frank Chance's masterly Overall pitched six innings of near perfection against St. Louis Cardinals, allowing only two hits through eight frames. In the ninth, relief and mercy let the Cardinals score a lone run, ending the opener 6 to 1 in favor of the California giants.

Frank Chance St. Louis Cardinals Jeff California Maager Chance Cardinals Mound City Artie Howmann

Orth Wins Pitchers Battle as Washington Narrowly Falls

Al Orth of the New Yorks defeated Griffiths Highlanders in a tight game at Washington. Heavy early hitting gave Griffiths a three run lead, Washington narrowed the score with five late hits, but two remarkable catches by Conroy and Keeler ended the game in New York’s favor.

Washington Highlanders al Orth Griffith Orth New Yorks Conroy Keeler New York

Headaches and Neuralgia From Colds Remedy Ad

Laxative Bromo Quinine marketed as a world wide cold and grip remedy claims to remove the cause of headaches and neuralgia from colds. A request seeks the full name and signature of E. W. Grove for verification.

E. W. Grove

Applications for License Notices in Marion County Indiana

Public notices detail two applicants seeking May term 1907 licenses to sell spirituous vinous malt and intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons and to allow on premises consumption. One is I E Armitage at 3211 West Washington Street Indianapolis Ward 12. the other is Charles Baaske at northeast corner of Fast and Downey streets Indiananalis Ward 13. Each requests pool table privileges in the same rooms.

Notice of liquor license and pool table request Indianapolis

SID BOLSER of Center township Marion county Indiana gives notice he will apply to the Board of County Commissioners at the May term 1907 for a license to sell spirituous vinous malt and intoxicating liquors in less than five gallons with on premises drinking privilege. The business is in front room 2 by 35 feet facing west on Columbia Avenue at the northeast corner with Nineteenth Street Indianapolis Center Town No 101 Columbia Avenue Ward 1. He also applies for pool table privileges in the same room.

Center Township Marrion County Indiana Board of County Commissioners Washington Street Indianapolis Menter Township Marion County Armitage Fast Street Martindale & Stilz Indiananalis Flast Downey Streets Charles Baaske Board of County Comminissioners Columbia Avenue Nineteenth Street A. Fletcher, Jr North End Columba Avenue Sid Bolser Nereby Center Board of Commissioners Wiatton County State of Indiana Tenth Street Smith James P. Drake West Tenth Street John Finitzer Marionesiity Stockranma New York Blackford Streets Magure Ontiot Ladhingnolis Marioneminty Blackford and New York Streets Board of Counts Commissioners Monument Place Marion Counts John B. Gasper Weekinston Street Oxford Place Oxford East Washington Streets Dan Youngman

Notice to sell spirituous liquors in Ward 13 Indianapolis

The subscriber Matthias Zimmerman gives notice to citizens of the Thirteenth ward Center township Marion county Indiana seeking a license to sell spirituous malt and other intoxicating liquors and the privilege to drink on premises located front room 19 by 35 feet on East street on the first floor of a two story frame building lot 83 Woodruff subdivision Morris addition southwest corner of Nebraska and East streets Ward 13 Indianapolis Also notice for a pool table.

Center Township Marion County Indiana Board of County Commissioners East Street Woodruff Morris’ Addition Indianapolis Nebraska and Fast Streets Matthias Zimmerman

Stern Wins on Knockout in Third Round Fight

Special to The Sun from LaPorte Indiana reports Eddie Stern the interurban fighter knocked out Jack Roe of Chicago in the third round with a left punch to the stomach Roe had the best of the argument until the decisive blow providing a dramatic finish to the bout.

Laporte Ind Eddie Stern Jack Roe Chicago Roe

Applications for Liquor Licenses in Indianapolis Ward 2 to 9

Notices published by multiple applicants in Center Township Marion County Indiana announcing their May term 1907 requests to the Board of County Commissioners for licenses to sell intoxicating liquors in limited quantities at various properties. Names include John Finitzer John Gasper and Dan Youngman with locations on West Tenth Street Monument Place Blackford and Oxford Street Weeksinton Street and more.

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