Sunday Evangelist Relives Catch and Baseball Tale
Special to the Bun Burlington Ia Dec 20 Rev William A Sunday recalls his conversion at the Pacific Mission Garden in Chicago 1887 and a dramatic catch off Detroit in front of 15000 fans. He describes faith aiding the play with Captain Angus Pfeffer Dalrymple Clarkson and George Gore offering support. Tod Sloan appears in New York Hammerstein show delivering monologue in stylish attire with a cigar at his lips and a tale about Halbert Heaward.
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Sports Items From An Early January Cincinnati Card
Tommy Feltz likely to meet Kid Wilman in January in Cincinnati with details to follow. Nolan notes Nelson’s rise to power means he may dictate terms and face Mike Gullvan or Fred Tenney suggestions. Football calls for compulsory headgear and no timeouts amid shifting rules. Fred Mitchell talks with Ed Barrow about Toronto signing, pending release from Brooklyn. Major league season opens April 12 and ends October 7. White stockings urged for Cleveland players to reduce injury risk.
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Fitz to Retire If He Wins From O'Brien Frisco Fight
In San Francisco a veteran boxer, Fitz, vows to retire after a possible victory over O'Brien if he wins the title again. He asserts his hands must hold out, adds confidence in his condition, and discusses past bouts and training, insisting he will not retire if a rival is still active. The piece also notes Gardner’s influence and Fitz’s disciplined routines as he eyes a final run for the heavyweight crown.
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Reds to Train in Texas at Marlin Springs
Cincinnati Reds arrange four weeks in the South beginning March 4 with Ned Hanlon directing. The squad will train at Marlin Springs near Arlington hotel, then remain in Texas for three more weeks with exhibition games before returning home.
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FIGHTERS IN SHAPE For Day of the Fight Favorite Odds
The scene in San Francisco centers on Tomleh and a rising fighter as elder contender Mechamie stands favored at odds of 7 to 10. O'Brien Lavain Cerwiniss Rand HoRer and others comment on training and top form. Jack Fitz declares peak condition and confidence in capturing the title.
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Ralph defeats Nancy in Capitol-nva arena race
Armitage's Ralph wins a warm race against Nancy L on Tuesday afternoon at Capitol-nva Speedway watched by a large crowd. Racing details show driver Ley Stout steering Ralph to lead early heat and hold a tight finish. Several other minor races sparked excitement including a Tenn race where Mr Cuttinger defeats Edinburg’s owner.
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Michigan to play Thanksgiving football next year
Announcement from Ann Arbor indicates Michigan will host a Thanksgiving football game in the following season. The schedule shows the Wolverines closing their season November 17 with a clash against the Maroons at Ferry Field, previews Ohio State at Columbus and Wisconsin at Madison.
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Fans to Get Strong Team in Springfield Rally
Special to the Suns from South Bend Indiana December 20 Jack Hendricks of Springfield prom ised fans of the pennant winning 1906 club a strong next season He has signed 15 players and more than half are from the float water Belden former Ford Wayne star joins after demanding higher pay and leaving Mautner’s outfit He also secured waivers from Canton to retain Belden who hits around the 300 mark and is a key factor in the infield squad with Os teen and Dickey in play for Indianapol is retained by the Indians while Osteen Dickey goes to Springfield
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Indoor Baseball A Guide From Boulding’s Library
The latest issue highlights indoor baseball rules and governance. It details organizing leagues, by laws, and includes articles by noted authors on batting, baserunning, women’s participation, and Canadian play, with illustrations of key equipment.
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RACE EVENED UP TEAMS GET RID OF MAL CONTENTS
In New York Dec 20 trade analysis praises Brooklyn for shipping out Sheckard to Chicago for McCarthy Maloney Casey and Briggs. The move, amid Sheckard's discontent, strengthens Chicago and hints at broader NL reshuffles as teams seek bolstered rosters and steadier lineups for the next season. Trades continue as Boston and others reshuffle without clear end in sight.
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East Against West as NYC to Back Quakers for Congress
Special to the Son reports New York City will back Philadelphia in bid to host the American bowling convention. Secretary Karpf notes NY would bolster Philadelphia’s representation in the ABC, with plans to bring local clubs into the association. Prospective sites include several Western cities, risking a split vote.
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Indians Visit Marion In Tuesday Night Showdown
The Indians travel to Marion for a Wednesday game promising a “hot old time” as Indiana teams clash. Meanwhile the Royals lead the league near 100 points, Danville and Kokomo post wins, and local amateur scores include the Wriels, Railrouders, and Kries defeating rivals with strong first-period leads.
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Umpire Sheridian recounts a wild dash for liberty
The account recalls Umpire Sheridian and fellow officials fleeing a scene with a crowd and law enforcement present. Vague reminiscences describe a chaotic chase from ballpark to hotel, bricks hurled, and guards protecting the pursuing party. A cafeteria anecdote links a Chicago resort encounter with Peck Sharp and a boast about beer and drums ending in defiance of umpiring.
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Race events at New Orleans and San Francisco outlines
Race summaries from New Orleans Fair Ground and San Francisco tracks list multiple races with early results. Notable performers include Firat, La Cache, Wyarde Envoy, Mint Boy, and Lady Ellison, with times ranging from 1:00 to 5:13 and odds noted for several entries. The report also mentions a New York advisory about an elixir promotion, linking a bottle claim to rejuvenation.
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Indians Edge Danville In Overtime Thriller
A hard fought Auditorium clash saw the Indians beat Danville 3 to 2 in overtime. Hart scored the lone OT winner after four minutes as Indianapolis rallied from a first period deficit, with strong defense from McAllen and Huardy and key plays by Higgins and Hart to seize control.
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Wednesday's games in Fort Wayne at Anderson
Andrienii stars in a set of Wednesday matchups as Lafayerie faces Roker while Fort Wayne hosts and Lola teams contest at Anderson arenas.
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