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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1909

Page

3

Carr clos es Murch deal in Indy visit

News from Detroit says infielder Murch, a top New England player, is to join Indianapolis after a visit by Manager Carr. Expected formal announcement will confirm the transfer while Carr negotiates in Detroit. Murch, a fast, versatile third baseman, is viewed as a major league talent and could bolster the infield alongside Hooke and Hopke.

Murch New England W. H. Watkins Detroit Indianapolis Carr Hopke Paderewski

Tobyszko Beats Rouen in Rough Wrestling Match

Zbyszko the Polish wrestler defeated Rauel De Rouen the Frenchman in a rough bout at Convention Hall. Referee Dave Porteous awarded the first fall to Zbyszko on a foul after 20 minutes 11 seconds. Zbyszko then won the second fall with a crossbody and seesaw hold after 39 minutes 35 seconds.

Kansas City Zbyszko Rauel de Rouen Conventionnall Dave Porteous

Ketchel Accepts Offer to Fight Three Men in Australia

San Francisco December 4 Stanley Ketchel received a cable from Husa Mc Intosh of Australia asking for terms to travel immediately for three opponents. The names are not specified but are believed to be Fitzsimmons Burns and Lang. Ketchel has decided to accept the challenge.

San Francisco Bfanley Ketchel Husa McIntosh Australia McIntosh Fitzsimmons Rburng Lang Ketchel

Multiple 1900s Marion County Sheriff's Sales Notices

Public sale notices list several 1908 1909 Marion County Indiana real estate and rent profits auctions. Each entry names plaintiffs such as Brazilian Turpentine Company Plymouth Saving and Loan Association and defendants like Hughey Raffensperger Pattison, with dates December 4 1909 December 11 1908 and December 18 1904. The notices describe the properties in Indianapolis Irvington and Woodlawn additions and refer to rents and profits for up to seven years and fee simple deeds if needed. Attorneys including Gavin Davis Newton McGuire Elliott Payne Ayres Jones Houllett are noted.

Circuit Court Marion County Indiana Rex Tufford and Thrasher Irvington Indianapolis Jacob Woessner Gavin, Gavin & Davis Flaintiff Superior Court Plymouth Saving and Loan Association No. 2 Hiram C. Raffensperger Spann and Company Woodlawn Newton M'Guire Hoosier Construction Company Samuel Quinn Court House Elliott, Elliott & Payne Balek Ne Superior Court Bfarion County Joseph H. Pattison William Russell Holbrook Prospect Street Recorder's Office Poaco Worsener Ayres Jones & Houllett

Jeff Interested in Corbett as Trainer for Johnson Fight

Washington December four James J Corbett chosen by James J Jeffries as sparring partner during training for bout with Jack Johnson He aims for victory and mentions potential training partners including Berger and Jim Corbett and Mike Sullivan with plans to assemble a fast training camp.

Washington James J. Corbett James J. Jeffries Jack Johnson Johnson Billy Delaney Bill Kaufman Berger Jim Corbett Jim Mike

Young Anderson Secures Victory In Club Boxing Bout

Young boxer Anderson, just three months trained, won a decision over Tommy Dillon at the Canoe club for members. Referee Buck Caveat officiated. Dillon was down in the fourth round. Anderson plans future trials at Mitchell club and with Jack Morgan at Carnation club.

Anderson Tommy Dillon Buck Dillon Jack Dillon Billy Mayfish Anderson Mitchell Club Kid Wiggam Jerry Murphy Jin Tommy Jack Morgan Carnation Club Morgan Billy GriMic Cincinnati Young Saylor Andy Bezenah Carnativa Club

Johnson comments on potential league war in Cleveland

President B B Johnson of the American League met Cleveland club owners yesterday and reviewed reports the American Association might invade the city before the New York meeting. He said the association likely would not start a war with the majors, but if it did the American would be ready.

Heydler American Association A. A O’brien Johnson Cleveland, CO B. B. Johnson American League New York Association O'Brien

Gans Bets Johnson To Beat Jeffries In Big Bout

New York dispatch reports Joe Gans predicts Jack Johnson will win against Jeffries. Gans travelled to watch Johnson and Jeffries sign contracts, asserting Johnson will bring home the bacon with his fighting prowess.

Gans Johnson New York Joe Gana Jack Johnson Jeffries

Noblesville Youth Dies as Football Injury Proves Fatal

George Plain 19 died at Harrel hospital after an injury sustained playing football a week earlier. He had worsened since the accident and passed away yesterday in Noblesville Indiana.

Noblesville Ind George Plain Harrefil

How to Care for Tires During the Winter

Firestone president advises tire storage practices to avoid spring damage. Remove tires from wheels if possible, clean and graphite coat tubes, store folded in a dark place at about 30 degrees, and ensure tires are oil free and off the floor to prevent oxidation and pressure damage.

S. Firestone Firestone Tire & Rubber Co Akron

Sensational Bowling Shines For Imperials In Tight Meet

The Imperials won all games with a 1013 average against 959 by the Nationals. L Gul led the Imperials to a high Indianapolis score in a last frame close to the year record set by Central Unions on Nov 16. Decker swept the W A Walker weekly prize with 255 and posted the evening high average of 2236. Armstrong bowled 253 and Wallies 216 for the Nationals.

Imperials Nationals Imperial Indianapolis L.gul Central Unions Sportsmen Clarking Marions Tadions Washingtons Secord

Six Day Grind Opens With Short Bicycl e Races

New York dispatch reports a slate of short races to open the Madison Square Garden six day bicycle event. Notables include Joe Fogler Root Rutt Stol Keegan Logan Krebs Pye Hehir Cantolo Anderson Collins Cameron Carapexxi and the Georget brothers. Frank Kramer and Jackie Clark duel in a two heat match race plus a ten mile championship. European motor paced champ Charles P Parent and Bobby Walthour also race behind motors. Seventeen amateur teams enter the big event starting tomorrow night.

New York Madison Square Garden Joe Fogler Root Rutt Stol Keegan Logan Krebs Pye Hehir Cantolo Anderson Collins Cameron Carapexxi Georget Brothers Frank Kramer Jackie Clark Kramer Charles P. Parent Bobby Walthour Motors

Brown Elected Football Captain for Next Year

Moores Hill Indiana December 4 Ernest R Brown was elected captain of the football team for the next season by the squad members.

Moores Hill Ind Ernest R. Brown

Lebanon High Beats New Castle in Easy 59–4 Victory

Lebanon Indiana story reports Lebanon High School routed New Castle High School 59 to 4 in a decisive basketball win last night. The score and teams are clearly stated with no extra embellishment.

Lebanon High Lebanon Ind Lebanon High School New Castle High School

Landis Beats Sands in Board of Tracts Match

Landis defeated Sands in an engaging showdown at the Board of Tracts parlors last night by a score of 225 to 162.

Landis Lands Sands Board of Tracts

Fight Postponed After Boxer's Mother's Death

Kansas City reports that Dick Hyland has requested postponement of his scheduled bout with Johnny Thompson due to his mother's passing. The fight, set for a week from Monday, likely moves to December 21.

Kansas City Dick” Hyland Johnny Thompson

Noblesville Deposed by City Club in Bowling Action

City Club bowling team defeated Noblesville two games as Woods led the locals with a 200 high single. Noblesville and City Club are set to reunite on December 9 at Noblesville alleys.

City Club Noblesville Woods

Victim of Assault Found Unconscious in City Alley

Edward Burton regained consciousness at City hospital Saturday morning after being found in an alley near Senate avenue and North street Friday night with a injury to his right temple. Dispensary physicians could not rouse him and he remained unconscious all night. He is believed to be the victim of an assault.

City Hospital Burton Senate Avenue North Street E. C. Atkins

Wechsler Ad Promotes Modern Electric Treatments

In this issue the Wechsler ad highlights Dr D H Wechsler stationed here for years. His office features Electric Machines Finson Light Vibrators and a full set of devices. Prices claimed to be affordable and honest treatment emphasized to gain public confidence.

D. H. Wechsler

Auto speed records at Speedway track dates announced

The American Automobile association sanctions speed trials at the Speedway for December 17 and 18. The $700,000 track will host multiple events from a quarter mile to 100 miles plus one hour runs. Notables Walter Christie Hugh Hughes Louis Strang arrive to prep as classes vary by engine size. Admission 5 and 50 cents with net receipts shared among record breakers.

American Automobile Association Speedway Walter Christie Hugh Hughes Louis Strang Atlanta New York

Abolish Football at Bucknell Univ. Site

The Athletic association of Buckhanna University voted yesterday to abolish football at the institution. The decision was announced from Grove Pa with December 4 dating.

Sells Grove The Athletic association of Bucquehanna_ university

Goode Traded for Nichols by Cleveland Naps

The Cleveland Naps announce their first major trade to boost next season sending outfielder Wilbur Goode in exchange for shortstop Simon Nichols of the Athletics.

Goode Nichols Cleveland Naps Wilbur Goode Simon Nichols Athletics

Arbutus Club Dance At Itasca Hall Dec 9 1898

The Arbutus club will give a dance at Itasca hall 351 Indiana avenue Thursday evening December 9 1898. Friends invited.

Arbutus Club Itasca Hall Indiana Avenue

Furnas Chosen Earlham College Basketball Manager

Richmond Ind December 4 Homer Furnas has been chosen manager of the Earlham college basketball team.

Furnas Richmond Ind Homer Furnas Earlham College

Intercollegiate football rules debate at annual meeting

The Intercollegiate Athletic Association holds its annual meeting in New York to discuss modifying football rules to reduce injuries. Yale Harvard and Princeton skip the event to run their own affairs while Capt. Palmer E Pierce urges reform. Speakers include Chancelle J Day of Syracuse Deron A Sargent of Harvard and others from Purdue and Springfield training school.

New York Intercollegiate Athletic Association Yale Harvard Pritvecote Correll Palmer E. Pierce Amore Chancalice J

Demarest Wins 18.2 Balk Line World Title

Calvin Demarest of Chicago defeated George Sutton by 59 to 78 in an extra inning match to claim the world balk line championship at Madison Square Garden. The 18 year old champion played the fastest game, averaging about 35 points per inning with top runs of 117 82 and 72 as Sutton faltered in 13 innings.

New York Calvin Demarest Chicago George Sutton Sutton

Terre Haute Trades Baden for New Haven Pitcher Dickerson

In Indiana on December 4, the Terre Haute club traded outfielder Baden to New Haven for pitcher Dickerson. Albert Jones of Alton, who struck out 11 St. Louis Browns, was signed, along with W. M. Ellsworth of the Blue Grass league as utility man.

Terre Haute Ind Baden Dickerson New Haven

Colgate Selects Keegan as Captain for 1910

Claude W. Keegan of Evansville Wisconsin, three year Colgate football tackle, has been elected captain for the 1910 season.

Colgate Utica N. Y Claude W. Keegan Evansville Wis

Free prescription promises to cure weak men at home

An advertisement claims a special prescription cures nervous debility and low virility without extra medicine. It offers to mail a free copy to any man who writes Dr. A. E. Robinson at 4069 Luck Building, Detroit Michigan, asserting doctors would charge $8 to $50 for similar prescriptions.

Payal A. E. Robinson Detroit Mich

Fogel Confronts Anson Plea in MLB Presidential Race

Horace Fogel of the Phillies received a letter from Pop Anson urging support for Anson’s bid as National League president. Anson claims he is an active candidate and expects victory, while Fogel demands disclosure of backers behind Murphy Ebbets and Dover if they seek public endorsement. Fogel also plans to spend 30000 on Quakers park improvements and mentions Fred Lake as manager candidate.

Philadelphia Phillies Horace Fogel National League Fogel Pop’ Anson Chicago Anson Murphy-Brush-Ebbets Combine Murphy Ebbets Brooklyn Dover Boston Quakers’ Park Fred Lake

Fort Wayne Manager Debate Denied by Club Owner

Fort Wayne Indiana December 4 Claude H Varnell owner of the Fort Wayne Central league team denies a Wheeling wire that Pat Flaherty Kansas City pitcher will be the new Fort Wayne manager.

Fort Wayne Ind Claude H. Varnell Wheeling Pat Flaherty Kansas City

Guaranteed Cure for Men and Women Offers Private Medical Secrets

An ad by a specialist claims 26 years of experience and promises cures for chronic and private diseases. It advertises treatments including electric and X ray devices, Finson Light, high frequency vibrators, nebulizers, and other scientific devices. Free confidential consultation invites calls or letters for a question list.

Jrcians

Local Market Hours Noted in Fragment

Southeast corner Dewwara and Ohie Streets shows hours 9 to 11 39 a.m. 1 to 4 and 6 to p.m. except Friday evenings Sundays 9 to 11 30 a.m.

Dewwara Ohie

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