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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1908
Page
6
The Reliance shows two wins and two losses in recent trials, ahead of the first America's Cup race against Shamrock II. Reliance’s best 20 mile time is 2 hours 68 minutes 9 seconds, Shamrock’s best 30 miles in 2 hours 19 minutes 20 seconds. Expect exciting, closely contested races as crews prepare.
Dr. Tillman official physician of the Yosemite athletic club reports James J. Corbett healthier and stronger. He cites improved muscular power and all organs healthy, predicting greater improvement by Friday night in the champion ship bout.
Franky Neil and Hary Forbes Wattle stage bantam championship at six pounds in Frisco Thursday night. Forbes, the champion, is confident and willing to risk 500 to win as Jeffries Corbett fight draws most attention and crowds. Both fighters are reported in pink condition and ready to clash. the bout promises sharp action despite the main event.
Prominent leagues praise a surge of new talent this season with about half the top players being youngsters. Notable rookies include Korean, Newlin, Ford, Hedges, Seawart, Bohannon, and Alloway among others across American Association, American League, and National League.
Chicago mayor endorses Miller Hugelns as a strong pick for St Paul at bat. The brief credit highlights the player as exactly what the team needs, framing the move as a remedy for current roster gaps.
MIDAVAUREL Aug 1 Eugene Ford pitched a near flawless game for Indiana as Milwaukee held Amber Town to five hits and lost 5 drives in a strong field effort. Fox returned to form for the Hoosiers with three hits in three at bats plus a sacrifice and two putouts. Teammates Kihm Marenn and Tamachi contributed, while the Reewlers faltered. Attendance was small. Milwaukee 000 000 320 5 Indianapolis 021 000 0 1.
Indiana pacing prospects Prince Alert and Dan R, noted for 2.0 percent and 2 08 records, are eyed for a state fair maton race with aims to lower the world pacing mark. Dan F. is tipped as a leading pacing honoree candidate as plans edge toward advancing. Charles Downing confirms daily chariot races, with Ensley pledging Cancentrira entry. Pittsburg Phil is reported to have won $10 on Aristocracy in Saratoga.
Corbett discusses his prospects after a recent defeat, asserting his improved health and training. He jokes that even if his voice fails, he could join a circus with learned gymnasium feats.
A damaged snippet describes a May 1 event in New York with a bout between Corbett and Jeffries. It mentions a late left blow to the jaw and compares the action to historic rivals, noting Corbett’s alleged weakness in stamina and a controversial strike blamed on luck or chance.
Jack Munroe, the Mitte miner heavyweight, says he beat Jeffries and can repeat. He has split with manager Clark Ball and aims for a one night bout before a major club, with J. Porter ready to post a forfeit to seal a match. Munroe seeks a later clash with Peter Maher in Philadelphia as match-makers bid to bring the big men together.
Cleveland has signed third baseman Terry Turner from the Columbia American association and plans hip services next year. Turner has been among the league's leading hitters, with melded fielding and solid hitting this season, and is regarded as one of the best in the league as the season progresses.
In San Francisco Aug 1 Corbett and Jeffries prepare for a king's ransom clash. Jeffries, improving in speed and conditioning, projects a strong showing despite mood swings. Corbett remains calm in Alameda, aiming to prove himself against the celebrated champion. Ticket demand soars as the bantam title fight with Marty Fortis and Frankie Neal draws wide interest.
Washingtons edged Bundas 5 to 4 at Capital Cry Park in a hot amateur game. The Caps led early and fought back, with key plays late securing a 5 to 4 victory.
In Indianapolis, bets of 50 to 25 on Jeffries Ri to knock Corbett out circulated while bettors viewed Corbett as gaining support. Odds varied by region, with 4 to 2 on rem on some wagers and 30 to 6 for Jr to win at drive cards, as betting sentiment shifted.
A historical discussion on Irish and Irish American boxers, comparing traditional fighters with newer cosmopolitan contenders. It notes the decline of English boxers and highlights George Gardner as the leading Irish figure in active service after Terry McGovern’s defeats, with reference to past champions and changing boxing dynamics.
Saratoga trainer reports that King of the Splinters, a famed Amsterdam colt, fractured a tendon after a soft track caused his fall. Once record setter and crowd favorite, the horse will be retired. Owned by Santon and Sens, valued at $25,000, he held the track record last season.
Tei pug enthusiasts anticipate preliminary bouts at Kim titre on Friday night. Lawrence Clark, a Glover Incal bantam, fights four fast rounds with Kil Henderson and Kid Carsey set to weigh HT pounds. Griffth and Cerroll, local boxers, meet in four rounds while the main event pits Hoga Kelly against Charles Miter in a ten round bout.
Beverly Howard, a local heavyweight, stopped Kid Howe of Cleveland in five rounds at Height Moment Aarns Wednesday night. Howard outpointed the Cleveland Scrapper in every round. Lee decision over GO Banton in four rounds. The Harr and the out was declared a draw. Car Moore won the battle royal.
The schedule shows American Association and American League games with teams like Boston at Detroit New York at Cleveland Philadelphia at Chicago Washington at St Louis National League Chicago at Boston St Louis at New York Pittsburg at Brooklyn and Central and South Bend at Fort Wayne Dayton at Terre Haute Wheeling at Evansville with placeholder header text and unclear venues.
The Chycagy Trivune reports a heated exchange over Wagner as the greatest Mving ball payer, while a veteran coach argues a player with more baseball sense should attempt a steal of third in the eighth as the team trails seven runs late.
Amateurs game ends 14 to 12 in eighth inning as three-base ML drives a bases loaded rally. Batteries Ancor nop and Wigson for Shamrocks Crawford and Prats for English Reserves. Out of town amateurs travel to Cincinnati Sunday to face the Navies at League Park.
A damaged ad promises relief from rheumatism with a chemical cure called Magic Phat Drafts. It claims to mail free samples by return for a dollar and urges sending money if not satisfied, presenting a sensational external remedy claim common in old ads.
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