Rays From the Baseball Spot Spotlighting Early Season Notes
The column surveys baseball events and opinions. Mentions Stovall and Magee batting records, Clark Griffith on Washington strength, Catcher Jack Utsch’s catching skill, season-opening debates, and college scorers' tendencies. Charley Roy, Newark pitcher and Carlisle alum, is a voracious reader with a 5000-volume library. Hood's Sarsaparilla is advertised.
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Charley Roy
Newark
Carlisle
Puta
Roy
Hoosiers Meet Burke's Blues In Three Day Series
Hoosiers face Jimmy Burke and his Blues in a three day series at Washington Park. Manager Carr expects strong play after the Millers series, with Tebeau assembling a balanced Kansas City squad including Burke and a Louisville connection.
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Jimmy Burke
Kansas City
Band of Blues
Hoosiers
Louisville
Tebeau
Rawvills
Blues
Circus Sally Hofman Shines With Cubs After Tinker's Illness
Chicago April 22 Special reports Art Hofman nicknamed Circus Sally has emerged as a standout for the Chicago Cubs replacing Joe Tinker's injured absence. Hofman quickly became a fixture in the lineup as the NL champions rely on his rising form while Tinker recovers.
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Art Hofman
Cubs
Sally
Joe
Manager Carr's Tips to Juvenile Stars No 1
A baseball batting guide advises young players to stay close to the plate and step toward the pitcher. It urges changing stance or grip to overcome timidity, and to focus on hitting rather than self.
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Carr
Frank Chance
Pire
Pitcher
Williams Recovers For Shortstop Return Against Blues
Otto Williams, injured in a collision with Kilroy of the Millers, is entirely recovered and will be ready to play short against the Blues, per W. H. Watkins.
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Otto Williams
Kilroy
The
Millers
Blues
W. H. Watkins
AAA Seeks Nationwide Uniform Auto Laws Support
Officials of the American Automobile association push for federal action on uniform auto laws. President Hotchkiss and Secretary Elliott work to organize every motoring state, aiming to show a nationwide AA A presence before September.
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American Automobile Association
Congress
Hotchkiss
Elliott
Michigan stars must be classy
Ann Arbor April 22 Michigan athletes and supporters debate Coach Fitzpatrick’s mandate that only top stars travel east for the Pennsylvania spring athletic carnival on April 27. He seeks few sure winners, while students push for broader selection. demands include a 45 foot shot put and 23 foot long jump, as Schultz struggles and Garrels improves daily. The quarter mile group trains hard, aiming to extend their four mile relay winning streak to five.
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Gan
Fitzpatrick
Pennsylvania
Conach Fitzpatrick
Pennsy
Schultz
Jon Garrels
Young shuts out rivals in Brooklyn game
Brief, fragmentary note suggests Cy Young dominated Brooklyn, with Dodgers scoring victory while dismissing claims of hoodoo. The readable text is uncertain on specifics.
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Young Cy Young
Brooklyn
Trolley Dodgers
Dugeleby
Philadelphia Nationals
Philadelphia Americans
Monday's Games in National League
National League schedule lists Cincinnati at Chicago, Pittsburg at St. Louis, New York at Boston, and Philadelphia at Brooklyn for Monday games.
American League Showdowns Hit Yankees and Red Sox
In major league action the Boston Red Sox visit the New York Yankees while the Washington Senators travel to Philadelphia to face the Athletics and Phillies respectively.
American Association Matchups List by Cities
Kansas City visits Indianapolis while St Paul faces Columbus Milwaukee meets Toledo Minneapolis travels to Louisville for key association games.
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American Association
Kansas City
Indianapolis
St. Paul
Columbus
Milwaukee
Toledo
Minneapolis
Louisville
National League Scores From Chicago to Brooklyn
In the National League games Chicago beat Pittsburg 5 to 1 and Philadelphia defeated Brooklyn 18 to 2. Boston routed St. Louis 2 to 2 and Cincinnati 1. In the American League Philadelphia won 6 to 5 over Washington and Chicago 7 to 1 over St. Louis. New York won 8 to 1 against Boston while Cleveland defeated Detroit 4 to 1.
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Chicago
New York
Cleveland
Scseeeenseereres
Philadelphia
Detroit
Tee Ae
Ee Eveeres
Boston
Washington
HEP
Ste
St. Louis
Ferguson Hailed as Giants Potential Second Mathewson
Terre Haute spring recruit Cecil Ferguson of the New York Giants impresses with pinpoint control and varied pace against Brooklyn. If he continues, the Indiana boy may follow Wiltse and become a standout pitcher, reflecting McGraw’s patient development approach.
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New York
Cecil Ferguson
Terre Haute
Ind
Giants
McGraw
Brooklyn
Ferguson
Wiltse
Dahlen
Terguson
Mathewson
James
New Yorks
Philadelphia Jack O'Brien To Write Exclusively For This Paper
Philadelphia Jack OBrien, world light heavyweight champion and famed fighter, will contribute exclusively to the Sun. The Quaker broadcaster will cover pugilistic topics from a seasoned boxer’s viewpoint, including stories in Fighters I Have Met set to begin in this issue.
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Philadelphia
Jack O’brien
Jack” O'Brien
Sporting Fraternity of America
Jack O'Brien
the Sun
Brownsburg Wins County Championship at Danville Meet
Brownsburg High School athletes dominated the county championship at Danville, totaling 49 points led by multiple winners. Danville placed second with 31, as Brownsburg swept events including Ellis in running broad jump and Reed in shot put, with strong showings from Worrall, Lingeman, and Leonard among others.
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Danville
Brownsburg
Dan
Ellis
Simmonds
Hadley
W. Worrall
Clayton
Hessler
Amo
Wilson
Smith
Reed
Lingeman
Porter
New Winchester
Leonard
Givens
Worrall
Danyville
Bob Unglaub and the Salvation Army Tale
In Washington in April the Boston first baseman Bob Unglaub is described amid anecdotes by Joe Cantillon. Cantillon recalls a Milwaukee stint and an Indianapolis street corner Salvation Army scene where Unglaub drummed and spoke of baseball temptations, with peers surprised by his honesty.
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Washington
Bob Unglaub
Boston
Joe Cantillon
Unglaub
Milwaukee
Indianapolis
Salvation Army
Auto notes on Thomas flyers and early car shows
The article describes road testing of Thomas flyers near Buffalo and spring traffic resumption on the Erie canal. It notes an Indianapolis sale week proving auto sales appeal, Mercedes import plans for 1998 models, and remarks on runabout demand among American Motor Car Manufacturers Association members. It mentions a new aluminum toolbox on Thomas flyers.
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Thomas
Buffalo
New York Canal
Erie Canal
American Motor Car Manufacturers’ Association
American Association
Bowling Tournament Opens With Fair Handicap Plan
The city bowling tourney begins next Monday night with a 180 pin handicap for top averages and a two thirds rule for mid ranges. Entries cost 1 dollar, 90 percent of receipts go to prizes, 10 percent to expenses, and must reach secretary Robert H. Bryson by Friday.
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Marion
Association
Robert H. Bryson
RHE Races Across Cities Amid Battery Matchups
In Columbus and Louisville region rounds teams Upp and Blue face Smith and Sugden in Columbus while Bunton and Hughes meet Ford and Shannon in Louisville. Toledo hosts Milwaukee with Check and Land versus Goodwin and Roth in the battery pairing sequence.
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Columbus
St. Paul
Upp
Blue
Smith and
Louisville
Minneapolis
Bunton and Hughes
Ford and Shannon
Toledo
Milwaukee
Check and Land
Goodwin and Roth
Scores From Midwest Matches Across Cities
Indianapolis 4 Minneapolis 3 Columbus 4 Milwaukee 3 St Paul 7 Toledo 5 Louisville 7 Kansas City 5. Local results list city pairings and final tallies from a regional sports roundup.
Tannehill Out Of Game For A Month
White Sox infielder Lee Tannehill will miss at least a month after a leg injury from a spike in St Louis required surgery to stop blood poisoning. He recovers in bed with the knee compressed and time lost from baseball work. Tannehill credits his batting insight, aiming to rebound after a poor .175 season.
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Tinker
Cubs
Hofman
Mofman
Lee Tannehill
White Sox
Tannehill
St. Louia
Tannen
Cantillon targets Unglaub as Stahl trade stalls
Joe Cantillon of Washington pursues Bob Unglaub in exchange for Jake Stahl but the deal faces slim odds due to Unglaub’s recent pace. The White Sox, now titled the Slugging Astonishers, doubt the swap.
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Joe Cantillon
Washington
Bob” Unglaub
Jake Stahl
Unglaub
Licenses Sought by Several Indianapolis Applicants
Notices from multiple Indianapolis residents seek May term licenses to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons. Each filing lists business locations in Ward 4 and Ward 7, with premises details and street addresses on Twelfth Street, Warman Avenue, Senate Avenue, and Washington Street, all within Center and Wayne townships, Marion County Indiana.
Boxing Show Prelims Promise Rival Main Event at Auditorium
Prelims at the Indianapolis boxing night rival the main bout as Morgan and Ryan exude confidence for a ten round semi windup. Jimmy Cooley clashes with Billie Boullin while Marty Larner faces Bobby Long in a six round match. Seats go on sale Tuesday morning at Paul Gall's cigar stand near Meridian and Monument.
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Jack Morgan
Jiminy
Ryan
Billy Mayfield
Indianapolle Athletic Club
Morgan
Jack
Indianapolis
Gregg
Mayfield
Cooley
Jimmy Cooley
Billie Boullin
Columbus
Ind
Jack Rush
Boullie
Marty Larner
Park Theater
Bobby Long
Vn Itor
Brazil
Paul Gall
Meridian St
Monument
Atkins' Team Shut Out by Duesseldorfers in Capital City Park
The Indianapolis Duesseldorfers defeated the E. C. Atkins team 2 to 0 in a Sunday baseball game at Capital City Park. Dauss, Fender, and Anderson played for Duesseldorfers while Milam and Schissel contributed for Atkins. Umpire Chill officiated.
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Indianapolis Duesseldorfers
E. C. Atkins
Capital City Park
Atkins
Duesseldfers
Milam
Schissel
Duesseldorfers
Dauss
Fender
Anderson
Chill
Gold Medals Triumph at Brighton Beach 8 4 over Northwesterns
The Gold Medals opened Sunday at Brighton Beach with an 8 to 4 win against the Northwesterns. Winning battery was Tomlin Campbell Whitridge and Osborne.
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Brighton Beach
Northwesterns
Tomlin Andampbell
Whitridge and Osborne
Cure Grip in Two Days Claim with Bromo Quinine
Ad promotes a grip cure using Laxative Bromo Quinine and cites E. W. Grove as the signer. It claims rapid relief in two days and offers a full name and signature for verification at 26 cents.
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E. W. Grove
Batterie s lineups and scores across St Louis Cincinnati games
In St Louis the Batteries beat Pittsburg with Brown Noonan Phil Lips Liefield and Phelps contributing. In Cincinnati the Batteries defeated Chicago with Minahan Coakley Schlel Overall Kling delivering key plays.
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St. Louis
Pittsburg
Brown and Noonan
Phillips, Liefield and
Phelps
Cincinnati
Chicago
Minahan
Coakley
Schlel
Overall
Kling
Other Games At Sharpsville And South Bend
RHE Reserves played Sharpsville with batteries Hollingsworth Cummings Orr Canfield Lett Richeson Cage. At South Bend RHE South Bend faced Fort Wayne with batteries Cannon Ferrins Watson McCain Robbins Pomary.
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Sharpsville
Ind
Hollingsworth
Cummings
Orr
Canfield
Lett
Kid Lyster Falls to Tumey in First Round Bout
Kid Lyster failed to dodge Rushville Tumey’s punches and was knocked out in the opening round. Referee Youns Hoffmann of Van Camp Packing company presided over the match.
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Kid Lyster
Probable Batteries for Monday's Game
Fisher Kellum and Livingston Crutcher Swann and Sullivan are named as probable players for upcoming Monday game duties.
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Fisher
Kellum
Livingston
Crutcher
Evansville Trolley League Triumph Over St Louis
Evansville Centre league team defeated Zelgen heim's Trolley league squad from St Louis Sunday. Final score Evansville 7 1316 1 to St Louis 0 0 0 0. Batteries Wacker Knoll Herring Kelley led the Evansville victory in Evansville Indiana.
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Evansvile
Ind
Zelgenheim
St. Louis
Evansville
Wacker and Knoll
Herrington and Kelley
Batteries in Chicago and St Louis noted by firms
A fragmented notice lists battery firms White and Sullivan and Lo well and Stevens in Chicago and St Louis with scattered numbers and locations.
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Chicago
St. Louis
White and Sullivan
Lowell and Stevens
Have You Seen My Cabinets 2 Per Dozen
MHarrod's Studio advertises cabinets at 2 per dozen with location at 110 Virginia Ave.
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Mharrod
Virginia Ave
Accordion dress flaiting room and building notices
Buttons recovered at the Odd Fellows' Building corner Pena and Wash after an incident involving an accordion dress. No injuries reported. Authorities noted items found near the furniture and advised securing premises.
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Odd Fellows
Pena
Applications for License Notice in Indianapolis Ward Five
John H. Thomas gives notice he will apply to Marion County Board of Commissioners in 1907 for a license to sell intoxicating liquors with on premises drinking rights at No. 1701 West New York Street in Indianapolis Center Township Merritt and Coughlin subdivision. He seeks pool table privileges in the same room.
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Center Township
Mario County
Indiana
Board of County Commissioners
Twelfth
Indianapolis
Cente
Marion County
West
Misouri
Chas. Greiner
Wayne Township
Board of Commissioners
Warimsa Avenue
Wacker
Haughvill
Wayne Town
Ship
Warman Avenue
Peter Johannes
Indianpolis
Board of County Commins
Senate Ave
Drake's
Senate Avenue
John Vannoy
Marion Cow Indiana
Washington Street
Chris Hebble
State of
New York Street
Merritt and Coughlin
Marter
County
John H. Thomas
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Futs Trades Association
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Mercedes
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Red Siegle
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Slagle
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New Orleans
George Sutton
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Kid Elberfeld
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Johnny McGraw
Bennings
Rube Zellers
Atlante
Keeler
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Slugger Lumley
Montgomery
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