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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1908
Page
6
Frisky football trend for the coming season shifts to safer head protectors. The rules committee bans hard and unyielding materials, mandating soft leather pneumatic crowns with ventilation. Carlisle School coach Wanser endorses a combined leg knee and shin guard, as coaches anticipate a great season.
A chaotic scene unfolds as Corbett and Jeffries prepare for a major bout within a week. Jeffries’ inner circle includes Delaney and Xid Eagan, while Corbett relies on Tommy Ryan as adviser. Fitzsimmons shifts sides, aiding Jeffries then Corbett. Sam Berger and Yank Kenney back Corbett. The whole sport exhibits shifting loyalties and high drama.
Hugo Kelly of Chicago headlines a boxing card at the Empire theater next Friday night. He will duel Milwaukee fighter Kid Carvey in ten rounds while Kid Mendelson of Indianapolis meets a Chi opponent in six rounds. Two preliminary bouts feature Istlana followers. Corbett Joffrier results will be transmitted by wire and read on stage.
A New York dispatch notes a $10,000 stake placed on the Reliance against the Shamrock II in a yacht race. The wager appears tied to the August events, with a $310,000 figure and another $5,000 stake mentioned, reflecting heavy betting activity surrounding the contest.
Kraenzlein, famed for long jumps, aims to win the hurdle world title by leaping near 24 feet at the Milwaukee championship games. he asserts he can and will prove it there.
The Wassons are shown leading the Commercial League with superior play this season. The team has won most games, posting 83 percentage points after 15 rounds, with WH, PL Wasson and company staffers among the players and management.
Owner Nick Hubinger’sElastic Pointer, labeled the year’s most sensational pacer, won a Cleveland race in 2:00 with Nubinger citing a 16th in 6% seconds NM clip. Ed Geers, famed driver, calls him the fastest pacer he ever saw, praising pace judgment and wind resilience.
Benny Moore rode 42 miles and 210 yards in one hour at Charles River Boston in a motor paced record race. The feat highlights the advancing science of modern bicycle endurance, with past marks of 340 miles per hour and other leaps cited as context for current limits.
Irish boxers once dominated the sport with champions like Sullivan Dempsey and McAuliffe. Now two Irish descended fighters, Terry McGovern and George Garnner, stay near the top as Italian and Bohemian stars rise, with Corbett and Jim facing later bouts and new contenders.
San Francisco crowds report betting favors Corbett a week before the big fight. Industry chatter notes even money bets by some backers while general opinion expects around 2 to 1 against Corbett amid Delaney’s confidence in a stout Harbins Springs contender weighing over 225 pounds and in prime form.
George Gardner aims to challenge champion Bob Fitzsimmons for the world heavyweight title. Gardner’s backer Andy Craig has deposited 2500 with 316,00 stakes, Fort Erie club manager Jack Herman guarantees a match, and Fitzsimmons says he may delay after the Jefferson-Corset bout. Pug scribes believe Gardner eyes the crown despite timing.
Amateur baseball double header at Bright Beach Park Sunday. First game ABCs vs Lucky Horseshoes, called at 1:30 p.m. Second game Indianapolis Reserves vs Carmel team with Greenfield joining Cincinnati Na-Yieg at Spring Lake Park.
Indianapol is and Minneapolis clash as Hoosiers win a tense baseball game. Stimmel and Newlin locked in a pitcher’s duel with limited hits, while offensive sparks came from Sullivan and Yeaver. Umpire calls and fielding miscues frame a tight contest in front of a wary crowd.
Boxing report states Buddy Ryan plans to knock out Billy De Coursey then pursue title clashes with Jimmy Britt and Joe Gans. Ryan and manager Shart depart next week for East Lake City Utah where the bout with De Coursey is set for Labor Day. Salt Lake City showdown could shape his prize fight future.
Marion leads Evansville 3 to 2 while Fort Wayne dominates Wheeling 10 to 0. South Bend defeats Dayton 8 to 1 as Terre Haute and Grand Rapids contest ends without a listed score.
In American Association action Minneapolis plays Indianapolis while St Paul meets Lawsville and Milwaukee faces Columbus. Philadelphia visits Boston as Washington squares with New York and St Louis hosts Thienrs. Detroit meets Cleveland. National League includes Boston at Philadelphia and Brooklyn at New York with Cincinnati at St Louis and Pittsburgh at Chicago. Central League features Grand Tabide at Evanville and Marion versus Terre Haute. Dayton faces Fort Wayne and Wheeling plays South Bend. Fortville Athletics beat Anderson Rede 5 to 4 in a standout rural diamond game. Fortville hosts uncle next Sunday. Greenfield’s crack team beat Frankfurt 7 to 1 in a two game set. Batteries were Roder Cummins for Frankfurt and Gray Johnson for Greenfield.
New York Aug Terry McGovarn denies quitting the ring. He says he will meet all comers next fall and winter. He plans to face Abe Attell first, then Benny Tanger and others, aiming to avenge past defeats and invite champions to challenge him.
Hane Wagner of the Pittswurm Nationals stars in a defensive gem against St Louis. He makes multiple putouts and double plays, pairs with Bransfield on key plays, and finishes with three putouts, nine assists, and no errors. His batting average shows 1.00.
report notes a planned sparring session between Tommy Ryan and Jim Corbett in San Francisco aimed at sharpening techniques and speed. Ryan recently recovered health and hopes to study Jeffries style, while Corbett seeks rapid work and is eager for action.
Frank Foreman reported ill and unable to umpire at a local game. Tom Witlama and McDonald shared umpiring duties satisfactorily. Manager Watkins blasted Foreman, saying his officiating was the worst he had seen and that his presence would deter attendance. Foreman’s future in Indianapolis is doubtful.
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