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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1905
Page
6
Major Taylor announces retirement from bicycle racing after breach of contract with Beyer Coquette, the French promoter. He refused to pay $1,000 demanded to lift suspension and says he is through with cycling forever.
The article surveys famed boxers like Jeffries Corbett and O Brien, noting signs of nerves before fights such as gum use, hair fiddling, and leg movements. It also covers Red's training quarters and Chicago plans for spring conditioning and potential California training links.
In American Association play Indianapolis visits Toledo while Louisville hosts Columbus Milwaukee plays Kansas City and St Paul meets Minneapolis. National League features Chicago at New York Cincinnati at Boston Pittsburgh at Brooklyn St Louis at Philadelphia. American League has New York at Cleveland and Philadelphia at Detroit Central League matchups include Dayton at Dayton Wheeling at Springfield Evansville at Grand Rapids Terre Haute at South Bend and Canton. Batteries and pitcher pairings listed for multiple venues across St Paul Kansas City Pittsburgh and Springfield games.
Tom McCreery, popular centerfielder of the Hoosiers, is the proud father of a ten pound baby boy in excellent condition. The child’s lungs and arm are strong, and Mac weighs options between pitcher or coacher as stork visits the family during his absence from the team.
Mme. Melataur of Paris reportedly broke through a floor to uncover a brava box hidden gold coins valued at 1007 dollars while pursuing a movie scene. The incident highlights unexpected finds during ordinary investigations.
In Toledo on August 17 Cy Morgan's spit ball was rendered ineffective by a liberal application of licorice lotion. Morgan argued with umpire Kana and was removed after persistent kicking. Bill Reidy finished for Indianapolis as Morgan failed to regain form and the Mud Hens tacked on four runs.
Baltimore lands Eason from Brooklyns and aims for Hess of the Clevelands Browne buys out Dallas pitcher Abies a Texas University graduate and left hander noted as top on the spring trip. Pittsburgh rumors consolidation would shift AL teams Washington Detroit out and Pittsburg Cincinnati in. Danny Shay of the Cardinals may lose his right hand to amputation but could still play. Buddy Ryan hailed as welterweight champ though recently defeated. The St Louis club posts anti betting signs as racing and auto topics dominate. France once led motor car industry but America now dominates auto production and export. Marvin Hart likely to refrain from defending title due to illness. Cincinnati Reds slump with eight straight defeats. Shartatop Dootin at Phillies shown for fielding prowess. Dreyfuss hints Clarke may retire, but no confirmation. Connecticut man invents lock valve to prevent gasoline theft. Abe Attell active in pursuit of Bowker boxing match in England. Cape May auto season ends with August finish and potential records.
The report notes Barney Oldfield’s vow to return to the stand laughing amid a recent Detroit injury. It recalls his broad smiles after defeats by Webb Jay and Burnam, with the characteristic defiant stance seen in prior outings.
Philadelphia Aug 17 The Athletics have led the American league pennant race since Aug 2 and look strong this week. Managers and magnates foresee them as likely World Series opponents for the New York Giants, who are favored to win the National League. McGraw predicts the Athletics could win, praising their pitching staff led by Waddell Plank Coakley Bender and Henley and the team hitting. A Giants vs Athletics world championship would be a monumental interleague clash with huge crowds.
New Haven reports Yale’s choice of John H. Mark to succeed Mike Murphy as athletic trainer. The pick surprised some alumnae, amid expectations George Foster Sanford would get the post. Mark’s Mercerburg Academy track success and leadership of fast teams swayed Yale to deem him the best man for building a strong track program.
The crowd in the stands includes lawyers, cooks, girls, preachers, newspaper boys and doctors, plus familiar locals. Pa notes some never show up, while thieves are down there playing ball.
New York Giants manager John J. McGraw declared the team would play any American League champion this fall. He said he did not care where games were held and expressed confidence in the Giants, aiming to prove they are the best baseball team. His remarks were noted as definitive by New York press and fans.
Boston August issue notes Lieut Charles D Daly, former Harvard and West Point football standout, on furlough at Mostom, will personally supervise the Army team to gain an edge. The report highlights an old Harvard player shaping West Point coaching duties.
Special to the Sun notes James White plans a swift comeback in boxing at Philadelphia harnessing a full schedule of bouts. He hopes to fight longer reach opponents and may seek revenge against Jimmy Britt who defeated him previously. His California showing earns him attention from top Nebiweight contenders and title hopefuls.
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