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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1906
Page
7
Fred Clarke signs Pittsburg contract and quickly seals major transfer talks with Boston. Pittsburg secures a $15,000 deal for three Cubs, signaling a bold move to strengthen the roster.
The opening session of the National League magnates featured a double bid of 15900 for Hofman and Slagic plus Raubach. Pittsburg traded Ritchey Flaherty and an outfielder for Abbot Ushio, while George Dovey was introduced as Boston’s new owner. Clarke signed with Pittsburgh and rivalry tensions bubbled as Pulliam seeks reelection. University League results noted as Rajahs and Anonym teams split games and Goebel led individuals.
New York reports a three club deal in the American League meeting with five players moving among Detroit New York Washington and Detroit. Fred Odwell may join Columbus as center fielder with Hugh Durty moving to Provident next season. Ned Hanlon McCloskey Clarke McGraw Donovan Tenney lead league leaders as teams plan spring training sites nationwide. Ebbetts proposes a resolution commending President Pulliam for enforcing discipline on National League ball fields.
Hoosier teams posted weak hitting and fielding in the league standings. Fisher led Hoosier pitchers with a single error in 36 games, while Columbus boasted strong fielding and pitching to take the pennant. Indianapolis outfielders showed low averages with Rothged noted as a poor fielder among the Hoosier squad.
The Big Four Route unveils a January 2 1902 start for through Florida sleeping cars from Indianapolis to Cincinnati and beyond. The service includes the Florida Special with luxury cars, dining, and en route drawing rooms. Winter travel to Florida is expected to be strong with resorts opens and routes through Southern connections ready for passengers. Reservations advised at the Foresty office in Washington or by phone.
The Quigleys defeated the Waynes on Tresday night, lifting from last place as Connors led with 189 high score and Whitt of the Waynes followed with the second high. Team scores show Quigleys 630 to Waynes 742 in Washington Alleys, with Stritt and Connors contributing notable games.
A fragmented OCR note mentions a motel and tailoring parlor with items described as goods called and night services referenced. The readable text is sparse, indicating a possible listing or advertisement fragment from a local paper.
James J. Cordett surveys heavyweight boxing politics with Jack Johnson Mike Schreck and Tommy Burns in the spotlight Johnson’s backers claim he can beat both O'Brien and Burns Los Angeles bout shifts public perception and ranks Schreck for future title contention while noting his peculiar crouch and power against top contenders.
Stanley Robison recalls a St Louis era game between the Cardinals and Pirates marred by a disputed call. He notes fans and players contested umpire Sim nifa O'Day after late decisions, with a banker first striking the umpire and others joining in. Robison argues umpires can be influenced by crowd pressure and cautions about bias across the season.
The Sun reports cyclist Bobby Walthour declaring American professional cycling waning due to manufacturers not backing riders while European events draw large crowds. He cites his Paris and Berne experiences, notes rivals like Gustard and Walter Stutt, and praises foreign media coverage and spectator interest.
Chicago boxers McNamara and Darker claim confidence as they prepare to face Predato Cole and Jerry Murphy of Indianapolis in a Wednesday night fixture at the Auditorium. Both locals weigh in at the Grand hotel ahead of the bout, with strong crowd expectations and high interest surrounding Ford-Bronson.
Two individuals were indicted and bonded, with unclear details due to garbled OCR. The fragment mentions bonds, signatories, and ongoing proceedings but names and specifics are not decipherable.
The report notes a boxing bout in Pittsburgh where Sharkey was defeated by Joe Alin of Indianapolis. The match ended abruptly in the fourth round to prevent further punishment.
Special to The 4% from Ithaca New York December 1 Coach Warner of Cornell proposes expanding the team to twelve players arguing it would balance defenses and improve play. he cites offense and forward pass restrictions as limiting factors and urges removal of forward pass restrictions and more frequent passing.
A wide splash of sports gossip and legal notes touches on pool laws in Missouri, bets and payouts on Bulvideres victories, and figures like Burns, Joyce, Madden, Delaney, and Rhodes. Freshmen hoops at Columbia, Old Glory sale results, and looming welterweight title talk round out this chaotic snapshot of early 20th century athletics.
Jim Gorman a light heavyweight from the Tant year has been matched to meet Eugene Berenoh of Cincinnati atPt Thomas. The bout is scheduled for the first of the month. QMITHS DRY WORKS at 270 Massachusetts Ave offers best in the city. Renting for charge available.
Wattie plans tryouts for young infielders as Atherton nears spring absence. Watkins seeks a first rate third baseman, possibly through a big league purchase, with Hafford and Hopke among candidates and Bean noted as a prior strong option in the Three Eye League.
The Sun reports a corn show for school children in Danville with prizes awarded. Myrtle Lamb won corn scoring, Hubert Weir and Lester McLain won second and third, Thompson Panville earned best concentration, Tru Weir and Anne Kevam won various prizes, Marala Tuer and Maveurven received bread prizes, Helen Jones and Envh Hampton won loaf prizes. Judges were Prof. Fisher of Purdue and Mrs. Baker of Broad Ripple.
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