This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 33 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1907
Page
7
Manager Charley Carr tightens the Hoosiers as two training days remain before facing the Millers. The 1907 lineup emphasizes infield mastery, pitching defense, and signal discipline, with a rebuilt, determined team aiming to rise from the second division in the American Association.
Hal Chase arrived in Washington after a six day trip from California and rejoined Clarke Griffiths Highlanders. He will bat fourth between Elberfeld and Williams and replace Moriarty at first base in the clubs full strength lineup.
Spalding’s official lawn tennis annual for 1907 has been published in the Spalding’s Athletic library series. The issue contains an article on the Lawn Tennis Cable net, the official rules for 1907, illustrations, and pictures of leading players.
Mike Schreck of Cincinnati faces John Wille of Chicago in what is billed as Nevada’s best fight tonight at the Casino Athletic Club in Tonopah. Wille is a slight favorite at 5 to 4. Referee Otto Floto, arriving late from Denver, promises strict enforcement of the rules and a fair stand-up bout with no fouling.
Robert H. Bryson former president of the American Bowling Congress and Eddie Myer of Indianapolis started the tenth Illinois Bowling Association tournament. Both bowled for the Century No. 2 team which rolled a total of 2,516 as Bryson posted 153 172 and 201 while Myer tallied 196 179 and 157.
Danville Indiana in the twenty fourth year reports the Danville Browns reorganized for the season with an almost new lineup of pitchers Fotman Reynolds and Ross. Catchers Sellers Clark O Marshall first base Harvey second base Marshall third base Helton short Porter Nichols Hall Clay Gates outfielders. Season opens in early May and the team has previously produced Sara Thompson Al Urth and the Comingore brothers.
Scripps-McRae reports the Carter handicap entries list the contenders with weights and odds including DeMund 108 Padtke 5 to 2 Roseben 135 16 to 1 Glorifier 119 Mountain 5 to 1 Yileing 97 Garner 5 to 1 Brookdale Nyroph 11h Koerner 12 to 1 Pretension 114 Aubuehon 12 to 1 Juggler 110 Nieho 1 to 1 Harclip 110 5 to 2 Five 10% Miller 8 to 1 Avaunter 108 Schilling 8 to 1 Don Diego 308 McDaniel 15 to 1 Ofenite 99 Goldstein 16 to 1 Cnomedienne 106 Preston 20 to 1 Orbicular 105 Hennessey 12 to 1 Col Jack 99 Koos 8 to 1 Marstar 93 Englander 13 to 1 Amperdo 2 Vesper 50 to 1 Malacca 4 Johnson 9 to 1 Od ford 122 Smith 8 to 1 Demand and Heaslin coupled Rainey entry Glorifier Tileing McCormick entry Don Diego Okenite Belmont entry.
Classified brief notes that The Sun offers a ten word listing under For Sale Miscellaneous for six cents for a three day period. It references selling various items in a small typographic ad format.
National League games featured Brooklyn at Boston Philadelphia visiting New York and St Louis playing Cincinnati with four scheduled matchups.
Chicago rail yard notes record a dispute over battery suppliers Lundgren Moran Beebe and Marshall in a Chicago area exchange. No further context or dates provided.
In St Louis the Browns endure a 9 run rally besting Chicago 9 to 8 as Petty Stevens White and McFarland man the batteries with both sides trading runs throughout a tense American League game.
The T. T.'s beat the Duesseldorfers in a fast game at Capital City park. Ollie Chill of the Central league officiated as umpire. Batter list includes Mason Sagaloskey Richenbach Fiddick Kane Bennett Fer der Daugs and Groves.
Columbus April 14 The seven stake races at the Columbus Grand Circuit meeting next September shatter prior records with high entry counts. The Troster-Columbus Prewevies stake 2:16 trotters 14000 attraced 57 entries, Uartman Hotel stake 2:14 pacers 5000 drew 48, Columbus purse 2:09 trotters 3000 had 43, Board of Trade stake 2:07 pacers 5000 produced 27. Breeders stakes Buckeye state 2:12 trotters 5000 had 20 nominations, King stake 2:06 pacers 3000 had 29, Merchants stake 2:24 trotters 5000 had nominations.
A student movement at the University of Illinois failed to keep Director Huff from leaving for Boston. Huff will meet President James to seek permission to depart this week, likely granted, as Wabash opens college play here Wednesday marking Huff’s farewell after a long tenure, with a reception planned in his honor.
Freddie Cole meets George Williams in a ten round bout on April 25, with Ray Bronson facing Julius Stein to settle two draws at Jest for Fort Wayne. Trainers include Young Shirkey and Joe Hart from St. Louis.
New York April 15 Jim Corbett, once a bush leaguer and boxing champion, recalls drawing big crowds as a baseball draw while practicing with the Giants in Louisville. He describes a late ninth inning three base hit that won a Scranton Wilkes Barre clash, and a postgame exchange with De Wolf Hopper and McGraw.
Rabbi Mayer Messing will retire from active duty next October after four decades leading Indianapolis Jewish Congregation. He will receive a life pension. The congregation chose Rabbi Morris M. Feuerlicht, his longtime assistant, to succeed him, effective after five years in the role. Messing came to Indianapolis from Germany in 18h7 and shaped the city’s Jewish community.
In a rugged exchange, Fisher challenges a rival to a splitter pitch while recalling past glories under Pa and Pop Anson in 1968. The dialogue hints at a heated confrontation among baseball fans with nostalgic bravado and overtones of competitive memory.
In a letter from Indianapolis dated April 15, Tub McNutt writes he will not join the Bone Head league or American association this summer. Instead he accepts a chance to manage an independent club along an interurban trolley line and serve as town hotel clerk, aiming to land future hotel ownership while baseball remains a side pursuit.
Baseball schedule features A A league open in Minneapolis and series with Hoosiers at turf. Boxing programs include multiple card titles across Gotham, Baltimore, New York and Philadelphia with notable matchups like Jeannette vs McVey and Baldwin vs Bernstein. Weekly Indianapolis Gun Club shoot noted.
Matty Baldwin of Baltimore schedules a busy week with bouts in Montreal against Jar ry Scoges, then travels to New York City to box Joe Bernstein. He is slated to fight in Peoria, Alabama on Friday night, with Parker or Panta as possible opponents.
Claude Potts an infielder from Paducah Kentucky has been signed by the Evansville Central League team and is expected to report this week He played in the Kitty league last year.
Metropolitan season opens with the Carter handicap featuring 19 entries for a $10,000 purse. DeMund, owned by Paul J. Rainey, is the favorite, with Roseben D. a strong second choice despite 195 pounds. Malacca is viewed as the dark horse in this 25,000 attendance expected event.
Samuel Quinn former VP of State Life Insurance of Indianapolis becomes general manager of Great Western Insurance of Kansas City Missouri. He plans to move his family there soon after six weeks in the new post. He reports satisfaction with the position and a bright outlook for the company. Great Western is capitalized at $100 million with L Vanlaningham as president.
President Watkins will offer the rooters a chance to attend the game Wednesday via a tallyho parade through downtown streets. Both baseball teams will wear their newest regalia, while the grounds and park suffer from cold weather but may improve with sun. No regular game is scheduled for Monday or Tuesday.
Grand jury exposes betting at Memphis matinees leading to indictments. Monaco regatta La Lorraine finished 5 kilometers in 74 minutes 21 seconds. Harvard and Yale to play football November 2, ending rumors of severed ties. Cy Young predicts over half his games won this year. Princeton Golf open tourney scheduled May 9-11. Spike Robinson declines six round bout with Tommy Sullivan. Ted Sloan expected to ride again soon. National wins 18 preseason games to American teams' eight.
Jay Gould, in London for the tennis championship, displays splendid form in practice with Peter Latham at Queen's Club. Crowds gather daily as experts note England may struggle to retain the title following Trustace Miles's retirement.
REMEMBER TEACHER WHEELING W V APRIL 15 Teddy Price manager of the Wheeling baseball team who recently returned from Enid Okla where he was teaching school received letters from every one of his former scholars.
Paris reports the police have issued an expulsion order under the prevention of gambling law against American billiard player George Sutton who recently ran a billiard school there. A 48 hour delay in expulsion has been granted.
Chris Herbue gives public notice he will apply at the May term to the Marion County Board of County Commissioners for a license to sell spirituous vinous malt and other intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premises drinking. The business is at 516 East Washington Street in Indianapolis Center Township Marion County Indiana in Ward 7 front room 18 by 40 feet in a two story brick building.
A critique argues Americans have advanced in boxing by studying greats like Sullivan Corbett Fitzsimmons and Jeffries while English pugilists lag behind. It cites Bowker Robson and rare exceptions, noting Americans’ financial motive fuels technique absorption. English heavyweights are urged to relearn fundamentals.
Washington authorities decide no city summer schools and transfer fifty six teachers to playgrounds to give children more play time. The move, amid crowded city life, aims to provide space and activity for youngsters throughout the season.
Notice declares several residents will apply at Marion County Board of Commissioners May term 1907 for licenses to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premises consumption. Locations include 3 1/2 West Twelfth Street and 701 West New York Street plus Warman Avenue and Senate Avenue addresses. some include pool table privileges. Annotations list ward numbers and property descriptions.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.