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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1908

Page

6

Jeffries A Boilermaker Champion From Ohio to Fame

James J. Jeffries born in Carrell Fairfield Ohio becomes famed as the boiler maker champion after moving to Los Angeles. He trained with Corbett camp ties before appearing in New York City as a rising giant of the prize ring. He later defeated top fighters as his career gained momentum.

James J. Jeffries Carrell Fairfield Ohio Jim Tle Jeff California Los Angeles Jack Jeffries Fistana Jim Corbett Blu Bob Fitastramona Carmen City Corbett Milly Delanty Biay Brady Delaney Brady New York City Big Bod Armstrong

Training Glenister for Niagara Rapids Swim

Capt. P. F. Donnoallin, noted lifesaver and swimming expert, will train Glenister to master the Niagara Rapids. The effort aims to build skills and safety in rapid-channel swimming for challenging water conditions.

P. F. Donnoallin Glenister Hiagara Rapids

Doherty brothers win International tennis title

The Doherty brothers, British champions, are praised as outstanding players who have dominated Europe and Britain for a decade. They secured the International championship by beating the American national champion in singles and the Wrenn brothers in doubles, continuing a line of top honors on this side of the Atlantic.

Doherty Brothers Europe Wrenn Brothers Dohertys Fovcy Wrenn Whitman Larned

Reserves Lose to Gym Shamrocks at League Park

At Cincinnati on Sunday the Andianapalis Reserves fell 7 to 5 to the Gym Shamrocks at League Park. Errors by Reedtfrier O'Brien broke a promising game as high hits and three costly flex plays aided Roder, the Reserves pitcher, whose strong outing deserved a better fate according to the Enquirer.

Andianapalis Gym Shamrocks League Park Cincinnati Reedtfrier O'Brien Roder Enquirer

Fortville Baseball Team Seeks State Amateur Title

Fortville Fortyville Athletics, an amateur squad, claim top status after defeating all opponents this season. Manager J. Q. Crist targets games with the state champions Indianapolis Reserves and Washingtons of Fortville.

Fortville Ind Cory Crist Griffin Ridensur Withers Pickle Stuart Chapply Hamma Coleman Fortyille Athletics Indianapolis Washingtons J. Q. Crist

Indiana Hoosiers Fight Through Rough Weekend Action

A garbled game summary notes Indiana Hoosiers faltering against a strong opponent with scattered scores and player mentions. Terre Haute and Fort Wayne appear in fragmented lines along with references to Kellam and Hart, while a boxing note states Marvin Hart claims his hand is back in shape for a light heavyweight bout. A Sun advertisement line and an old price are included amid the noisy clipping.

Three-base hit leads Meydon in quirky game

A muddled recap shows Meydon scoring on a three-base hit by Gearn Meydon while Iome runs and Grady reaches, with Tass on halis and Off Gubyon pitching for Inviing Yale Inn. Umpire calls a run in his count as the strange sequence unfolds.

Meydon Iome Grady Halis Gubyon Durty Yale Inn Hhim

Standings and Scores From Saturday Games

Disjointed game notes list several teams and players such as Tadianapilis and Milwaukee entry with scattered scores and incomplete names. The fragment hints at a column of results and standings, mentioning Indianapolis and Columbus in irregular form. Further readable details are sparse.

Penchant for Sweets Among Baseball Players Revealed

In a New York News report, Seymour admits an ice cream craving while Wagner favors bananas, as Pulliam teases Yu Warner about meals during travel to Louisville. The piece captures playful banter about players’ food tastes during a rail trip and mentions Paterson and Palm.

Uy Seymour Hans Wagner Harry Pulliam Warner Wasner Paterson Palm Lauisville Wagner Pulliam

SEH WILL SEEK OLD WORLD PUGS

The article notes SEH targets foreign bouts as Corbett is out of his way. It claims the big champion seeks new challenges on the American continent and hints at fall plans after preliminaries.

Efteles' Laney Corbett Rimaelf

Soush Bend Drives Central League Title Sprint

Sooth Bend is energized as fans flood the stands with green stockings aiming for the Central league flag. Evansville seeks stronger players while the race tightens into an exciting finish. Light Terry McGovern trains harder as the Industrial Athletic Club offers a share of gross receipts for a bout between two contenders.

Green Stockings Evansville Terry McGovern Industrial Athletic Club Philadelphia

Grays Edge Washingtons in Capital City Park Thriller

Grays win a feverish 5 to 4 comeback at Capital City park over the Washingtons Sunday afternoon. Over 190 dollars traded in bets as fielding and hitting boomed, Garringer’s sensational left field catch highlighted the game and the ninth inning umpire decision sparked protest from Washingtons. Grays and Reserves meet next Sunday at Brighton Beach.

Fn- Wanapotia Grays Washingtons Capital City Park Grays Garringer Brighton Beach

Where They Play This Week in Baseball Standings

American Association no games scheduled. American League games listed: New York at Detroit Philadelphia at St Louis Washington at Chicago Boston at Cleveland National League games include Fritteburg at Boston Cincinnati at New York St Louis at Brooklyn Chicago at Philadelphia Central League scheduled Evanaville at Wheeling Terre Haute at Dayton For Wayne at Grand Rapids South Bend at Marlon

South Bend Fort Wayne B. Marion Terre Haute Wheeling Central Lescue Kansas City South Bendhom Grand Rapids Gibson P. Durham Indianapolis Tamertt Hoarfever Coulter Dt Woodruff Yreydon Maroan Onan Kilem Kalum Rothfusa Indianapolia Trubal Gear Nance Kihm Fax Kellum New York Detroit Philadelphia St. Louis Washington Chicago Boston Cleveland National League Fritteburg Cincinnati Brooklyn Evanaville Terre Hacte Dayton Wayne Marlon

Donahue Sold From Milwaukee To Chicago Club

Milwaukee star first baseman Donahue of the American association club is sold to the Chicago American league club. He will join Charity Cowpiskey's team after the association season ends. The price is reported at 50. Big league clubs including New York American Boston St Louis and Chicago were bidding in recent weeks.

Milwaukee Wis Ileee Donahue Cowpiskey Savartes Shvere New York

Tim Hurst the star umpire at baseball

Tim Hurst described as a short, thick set man with cold blue eyes and a strong chin. His toughness, quick wit, and sharp tongue help him control players. He faces abusive behavior without flinching and is known for blunt, taunting retorts aimed at disruptors, including a famous exchange with Captain Anson.

Tim Hurst Diamond Rowdies Hourat Jess Hesa Beleving Ike Capi Ansen Chicago Thm Hurst Deckers

Nicknames For Horses At The Racecourse

The article lists racehorses with nicknames like Jin Jeffries Old Bones The King McChesney The Ire Horse Wayback Old Chuck and more. It notes stable boys and fans often use these sobriquets instead of real names, reflecting a tradition of affectionate or descriptive labels for equine performers.

Eelor Qld Jin Jeffries Herwig Uasbeen McChesney Reity Dim Logan Titizen Imp Chaetanunda Solfiers Pst Carmunders

Local Amateur Baseball Action At Brighton And Nearby Parks

Crowd near 1000 watches Her mans beat Harmon Fall Reserve at Brighton Head. Buchanan of Marlane shines as pitching and batting star. Seymour Reds top Columbus Fallary 4 to 2 at Seymour. Duesseldorfers win two of three at Spring Lake Park against Coveqield wam with Greenfield winning the last game. Weenes defeat Isotix 12 to 4 in first game. Mooney Muellers and Plutes split a doubleheader in Commercial league. Kahna defeats Expressmen 33 to 6. Harmon Halle top Y M Ls 18 to 7 as Aiking beat Wassons 7 to 5.

Hermans Harmon & Fall Reserve Brighton Head Pak Buchanan Indianapolis Duesseldorfers Spring Lake Park Green Field Aoe T. Weenes Mooney-Muellers Plutes Kahna Expressmen Harmon & Halle Aiking Wassons

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