McCreery Quits Baseball For Good Indus Warr And Beaver
McCreery, long praised as the Hoosiers top outfielder, declares in a letter to F J Kelly that he will not return to professional baseball. He will stay on the reserve list with the Indianapolis team and devote himself to business in Pittsburg and Beaver PA.
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Beaver
F. J. Kelly
Indianapolis
Ira
Kel
Peatn
Indiana Rally
Presa
Tom McCreery
Indiananolls
McCreery
Mac” Han
Basebell
Pittsburg
Watkins
Amer Oan Association
Vie
Mayfield and Stern Welterweight Bout at LaPorte
Mayfield of Indianapons and Stern of Noblesville, two top Indiana welterweights, meet for ten rounds in LaPorte. They previously fought at the Empire theater, Stern breaking Mayfield’s jaw and a later bout ending in a Stern draw.
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Mayfield
Stern
Billy Mayfield
Indianapons
Eddie Stern
Noblesvilje
LaPorte
Nelson
Empire Theater
Miners
Hart to Meet Johnson In Rematch In Louisville
Special to The Sam Hart will fight James J. Johnson a second time in Louisville. Hart claims Johnson is the best fighter among Burns O'Brien and Johnson and says he will box the black man without a color line. Burns refuses another match, citing his wife’s Southern background and fear of the negro.
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Jack O'Brien
Louisville
Sarve'n Hart
Johnson
Hart
Tommy Burns
Burns
O'Brien
O Brien Reveals New Nose After Burns Fight
Spectators in Los Angeles note Jack Obrien’s changed appearance after his bout with Burns. His nose has been remodeled, replacing the broken muzzle from the recent mill. The transformation makes Obrien look handsome and arched, while Burns wonders who won the deal.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Des
Jack O'Brien
Burns
Jack
O'Brien
Burne
Himaelf
Tommy
Local Bowling Body Admits Three Leagues
At a Marion club meeting of the City Bowling Association three leagues the Manufacturers the Retail Coal and the University were admitted to membership. Secretary Bryson of the city association and president of the ABC has influence that every bowling team in the city will join.
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City Bowling Association
Marion Club
University
Bryson
City Assocksion
A.B. C
Rivers Rising Floods Hit Indiana Lowlands
Rapid rains along the Lower Ohio and Wabash rivers flood lowlands in southern Indiana. The White and Patoka rivers rise quickly and may crest if rain continues. Acres of cut corn are endangered by the rising waters.
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Bvansville
Ind
Ohio River
Wabash River
Patoka
Applications for license in Indianapolis Center Township
Notices announce requests before Marion county Board of Commissioners at the January term 1907 for licenses to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premises drinking privileges at specified rooms in Indianapolis. Two notices name Walter Yuren z and the same applicant also seeks pool table privileges in the same room.
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Seventh 7
Center Township
Board of Commissioners
Marion County
State of
Indiana
Delaware Street
Gancy
East Aubilvision
Square No
Indianapolis
Marion Counts
Ag No
Wil H. Quin
Pwelfth
Center Downship
Mallon County
Odivin
Board of County Commissioners
Meridian Street
Meridian and
McCarty Streets
van Blarloum
Ariilet
Moon
Washington Street
Muennerchor Hall
Indianapolla
Center Townslip
Marian County
Siso
Asd
William Brandt
Virginia Avenue
Dougherty
Samo Rom
Walter Yurenz
State of Indians
West Street
West
Perletrecta
Autiot
Audot
Gold
Terry and Robinson
Werd
Boxers Die in Ring and League Clash Over Schedule
The report notes boxers killed in 1910 events including Mike Ward and Harry Tenny, with a list of ring fatalities and injuries. It also covers Murphy of the Cubs criticizing pay and signaling NL support for a 161 game season and post season stance, amid New York meetings.
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Murphy
Cubs
Speers
Chicago
Mb. Dee
New York
Pulliam
Johnson
Alors Husers
Itr
Mika Ward
Sarna
Ont
Harry Lewis
Eternity
Harry Tenny
Frankie Noll
Frisco
Jimmy Crows
Bily Snailham
Everett
Wash
Ward
Mike
Harry Lawry
Grand Rapids
Mich
Wyer
Shenston
Robert Lnyder
Munson
Richard
Walter Antonson
Buffalo
Strachkamp
Harry
Henry Ryan
White Plains
N. Y
Tennebaum
Cola
Frankly Nell
Jacobs
Marty
Kid Murphy
Cage
Riche
Johnny—Wall
Boxer
San Brea Cal
Bavith, Bléridge
Pugilists
Missouri coach leads move to unite western universities
Prat W Botherington, Missouri's athletics director, calls for an informal conference of western universities to govern college athletics. Representatives from Kansas, Nebraska, Washington, St Louis, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Texas invited. no date set, possible meeting in Kansas City after the holidays.
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West
Columbia
Prat
Botherington
Missouri University
Kansas
Nebraska
Washington
Local Texas league signs for Zuengle and Wentz
Wapakoneta reports Clarence Zuengle and Charles Wentz, local baseball figures, have signed Texas league contracts for next season. Zuengle joins Galveston while Wentz heads to Dallas. They report for duty March 1.
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Wapakoneta
Clarence Zuengle
Charles Wentz
Zuenglele
Galveston
Wentz
Dallas
Tex
Is Bowling Good for Diamond Star
Special to The Saw from New York on December 17 notes bowling as winter exercise for summer athletes. It highlights pitchers turning to bowling, with several players named, and cites improvements in batting when bowlers train indoors. End with a note on room rentals.
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New York
Boweball
Pin Knights
Wille Budbott
Harry Howes
Bill’ Donovan
Johnny King
Eason
Taylor
Brown
Overall
Pittenger
Wicker
Seymour
Leever
Hang Wagner
Pittsburg
Wagner
Gotch to Regain Title in Wagner City Wrestling Match
In Kansas City on December 12 report shows Frank Gotch and Fred Beell preparing for a title bout. Gotch, former heavyweight champion, vows to reclaim the belt and cites better conditioning and weight advantage. Beell touts aggressive tactics and aims to extend his win over Gotch.
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Sun
Kansas City
Frank Gotch
Fred Beell
Gotch
New Orleans
Cvors
Brént
Thera
Utue Monry
Hig
Geteh
Gotoh
Beell
Amering
Morningstar Challenging Hoppe Rival Draws Billiard Attention
Morningstar the star player aims to challenge Hoppe for the world billiards title in a coming Tuesday match. He faces questions about form and fitness after a flawed spring, with French expert Osat Cure also in contention as a top competitor in the championship scene.
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Socrial
San
New York
Dean
Ora Morningstor
Tatiana Bastard
Warran
Hoppe
Glascon
Morningstar
Jonrnasy
Gtara
Star
Xnucka
Aarningstar
Balkling
Epring
Alto
Nowaver
Ad Osat Cure
Murningatar
Brunswick-Halke-Collender Company
Stam
Wi.tenlehamplons
Akron blast injures Gast and Thrush in Rochester
Thomas Gast and Jambe Thrush were seriously injured Saturday night when an Akron air driven device damaged the town electric light plant. Thrush is expected to recover while Gast died at midnight. The incident occurred during power operations near Rochester Indiana.
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Stopcook
Rochester
Ind
Thomas Gast
Jambe Thrush
Akron
Geet
Thrush
A. A. Gast
Beell To Face Gotch Again After Upset Victory
Wisconsin wrestler Fred Beell claims the new champion status after defeating Frank Gotch in New Orleans. Beell weighed about 110 pounds less than Gotch and wore down his famed opponent, who was dazed at the bout’s end. Both principals deny any fixing, and Beell invites challenges, including Ruslan champion George Hackenschmidt.
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Gieteh
Beell
George Hackenschmidt
New Orleans
Heall
America
Fred Beell
Wisconsin
Frank Gotch
Gotch
Berl
Tal
Beell Kan
Ruslan Hon
Boxing Week Schedule Promises Wide Ring Action
Boxing events list multiple matchups across cities including Jimmy Murray versus Bart Connelly in Mondaf, Eddie Kennedy against Tos Grim in Mt Oliver, and Willie Lewis facing Tommy Carroll in Montreal. Other cards appear in Peoria Chicago and Los Angeles with diversions like shooting at Indianapolis and jockey club meetings in New Orleans San Francisco and Los Angeles.
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Mondaf
Webster
Jimmy Murray
Bart Connelly
MT. Oliver
Eddie Kenandy
Tos Grim
Peoria
Farmer
Kid Papke
Montreal
New Orleans
Jockey Club
City Park
San Francisco
New California Jockey Club
Oakland
Los Angeles
Los Anguier Jockey Club
Ascot Park
Indianapolis
Gin
Auto Show Shifts Focus From High End to Low Priced Cars
New makers at the New York club show offered dealers several cars to exhibitors, while retail sales slumped as buyers, mainly cost conscious, prefer to view all makes before buying. Madison Square Garden hosts the national show Jan 12 19 featuring medium and low priced standard makes. The American Automobile Association expands state group support to boost the national body. Winton returns to prime display space at the next show, but this time four cylinder touring cars replace earlier models.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
Cadillac
Autocar
Franklin
Old
Pope-Hartford
Knox
Northern
Palmer and Terry Fight A Legendary Boxing Saga
Broken up recollections recall the Palmer versus Terry era with McGovern as key promoter. The narrative traces Terrys rise to champion status from the 1899 Boston bout to battles with Dizon, Corbett, and Harris, noting the Palmer hotel stake dispute and a dramatic public scene with the flag and a Star Spangled Banner moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris
Bam Harris
Gear “Han
Terry
Wan Harris
Palmer
Littla Pal
Yeater
McGovern
Evens
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Milwauke
Rudolph Anhols
Clarence Engileh
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George Gardner
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Mike Schreck
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