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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1906
Page
7
Cromley pitched steady for the Hoogiers, defeating the Blues 2-1 in the ninth. Dunleavy and Holmes scored on late plays as Cr o m l e y held firm through eight innings while Hafford faced trouble in the second.
Summary of Saturday action lists American Association and National League games with scores, lineups, and batter statistics. Notable performances include Batterlee-Barger, Dougherty, and Hafford in various outings, with details from Indianapolis Boston Cincinnati New York Philadelphia Chicago Brooklyn Detroit St Louis and others.
In South Bend games Rae and Rees mix with Terre Haute, Wheeling hosts Dayton in two contests, Canton matches feature Springheld and Alberts, and Grand Rapids sees RHE assists amid a dramatic note on a potential league power shift. Joe Cantillon and George Tabeau reportedly plan to seize control of the Western League by unifying Des Moines and Denver to outvote Kelley and Watkin.
A historical recap details Indiana Hoosiers baseball woes, dropping from third to second division amid eleven straight defeats after a Western trip. Manager Carr faces suspension fallout while Millers and Minneapolis scenes reflect league tensions, weak pitching, and outfield misplays amid a broader slide in standings.
James J writes on Battling Nelson recalling reception after the Colma world title fight with Jimmy Britt. Nelson faced an old critic in the crowd, defended his nerve, and explained Nolan kept distance to avoid danger while awaiting a new office, amid fan reaction and praise after the match.
A Cleveland manager argues hitting talent is born not trained. He notes eye quickness and stance matter, while practice steadies vision but cannot create natural hitting instinct. He cites varied at plate styles and the batsman’s study of the pitcher as key to hitting success.
Harry Baker, United States featherweight champion, turns pro and faces Frankie Neil in a 20 round bout in Los Angeles on August 7. Baker has only one pro fight, a rout of Charles Datton, and is praised as a new Abe Attell with a bright future.
A garbled quotation appears to mock legal officials and twentieth century attire with a reference to Chinese and Oriental pigtails. The source shows misspelled words and broken context, offering little concrete information beyond a satirical tone and partial phrases.
New York manager McGraw plans to add Dan Shay from Shortston after recent trade. He aims to bolster infield and motivate Giants teammates, indicating Shay may join benches for study or play if reports allow. Shay said he is not in shape and may wait for spring if not this fall.
Players and managers debate scheduling and lineups as Erne offers a $600 forfeit to bind a match while Lewin remains unheard. Spike and Mike loom in discussions about bench spots. Major C shows strong form, and Robron recovers from a shoulder wound ahead of a National Club bout.
Fisher and Hickey to pitch for the Hoosiers against Bohannon and Swann for the Blues. Atherton arrived with luggage during the first game, James substituted with two innings left. Perry misplayed a relay costing a run, Holmes and Kane involved in a safe call in the third. Frantz collected six hits over two games, McBride starred at short with errorless defense. Walter Muelsser returns home from spring trial with appendicitis delaying his Western League stint.
A warrant has been issued for the arrest of L. M. Lyon, sales agent of the Imperial Melon Growers, on charges of alleged theft and failing to render an accounting. Unpaid claims are estimated between 10 and 350,000 dollars. Lyon is believed to have fled to Mexico. friends claim he will settle all claims when he returns.
A large turnout is anticipated as Yanger and Herman prepare for a big boxing bout at Washington Park in Indianapolis. A train load from Terre Haute is expected with intense media attention from Chicago Cincinnati and Cleveland. Herman plans a light week with weight cuts and rest days to sharpen for the fight while Yanger and camp emphasize confidence as fans look for a record crowd.
Race results from Sew York with multiple horses and times across six sprints including Belle of Portland in 1:16 and Alta Parola 1:40, plus Cincinnati and Buffalo cards listing several races, winners, assistants, and times such as Jones and Alia Mow Donald with times ranging from 1:02 to 3:04 across furlongs to two miles.
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