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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1906

Page

7

League meeting looms over Watkins in baseball rift

The American Association brace for a crucial Chicago gathering to decide if Wat kin s stock purchase will calm suspicions or trigger open hostilities led by Tebeau Lennon and Have mor. The schedule committee could bar or punish Watkins, with Sunday games and holiday dates at stake, while Indianapolis seeks to protect its position and directors may remain vacant. George Tebeau plans to push back, hinting at further power struggles within the league.

American Association Chicago Tébeau Lennon Havemor Watts Watkins Gianzpolig Indianapolis Cains Lausville Totedo Milwaukee Osex Acterate Tabeau George jVattic Denver Ilera

Gas decision to come in Borst suit against city

Attorneys for George F. Borst argued in an appellate court to restrain Indianapolis from transferring its option to buy Consumers Gas Trust for Citizens Gas. Judge Vinson Carter requested briefs. an imminent decision on the demurrer and abatement plea is anticipated.

George F. Borst Ins Diannpolis Consumers’ Gas Trust Company Citizens’ Gam da Murrer Citizens* Company Vinson Carter

Peaceful Souther league meeting records progress

In Birmingham Alabama December 2 sources report the Souther league’s current gathering aims to be the most peaceful in its history. At a directors’ meeting last night Shreveport withdrew its protest against Birmingham over Castro’s actions during prior events.

Sipedale Sas Birmingham Als Shreveport

Sullivan Accepts Terms For Grand Testimonial

Special to The Bam Toledo reports John L. Sullivan accepted terms from Manazer Wels at the Echo club in Baltimore to appear as a drawing card in a February testimonial. Sullivan will box Jake Kilrain and Charley Bitebelt. Jeffries has gone back. Byrne says Burny will be unavailable four months due to a prior engagement. Yale may play Chicago next fall pending athletic director approval.

Manazer Wels Echo Club Baltimore Sullivan Jake Kilrain Charley Bitebelt Jeffries Sam Chicago Dem Tommy" Burny Byrne YALE Jerippe-Melan Preaz Aanociauise Whayes Conn Newteen Yate Chicago University Alomzg Q Yate

John L Picks Gans To Win In Tonopah Bout

Jobin J Sullivan predicts Gans will defeat Herman in Tonopah. He calls Gans a superb fighter with reach and ring generalship advantages, while noting Herman’s courage, resilience, and potential to challenge but conceding Gans superior overall.

John L Gans Herman Tonopah Jobin J. Sullivan Tisrman

Armed Guards To Ringside For New Year Fight

Tonopah Nev Dec 2 Manager Mike Riley of the Casing Athletic club says at least 30 armed guards will stand at ringside for the New Year’s Day bout between Gang and Herman to ensure order and a fair contest. Referee Welch greets supporters as his presence earns a favorable impression on local sports circles.

Scrippa-MeTine Pree Association Tonopah Nev Mike Riley Casing Athletic Club Gang Herman Gsuafis Tonapah Tani Welch

Race Results Across New Orleans San Francisco and Los Angeles

Race results from multiple tracks list first to sixth races with horses, weights, odds, and times. Notable placings include Spider Web in New Orleans at 1:28.45 for 7 furlongs, Luzurlan and Taboggan nearby, and San Francisco events like Hycamnata at 1:16 1-5 for 6 furlongs. Also shows bets, trainers, and times for each listed race.

New Orleans Dudge Burrough Traxter Spider Web Sel Ing—Robincor Gardner Luzurlan John Peters Walker Taboggan Mima San Francisco Hycamnata McBride Sto Hereain Marte Busa Thorns Knapp John Lyons Ban Posul Williams Lord Nelson Santa Tony Tony Faust Miller Collector Jeasup Lisaro Mils Gelling Mead Graham el Chihuahua Yellowstone Anvite A. Wrights Hooligan Nay Los Angeles Sir Caruthers McDaniel Betsy Sals D Rilay Stevolt la Gloria Tite Koerner Frascuelo Dr. Coaltine J. F. Donohue Harley A. Muxcoday W. H. Carr Pitth el Pinsno Kent Robert Mitchell Woodthorne Preston Viona Adonis Tima

Purdue Must Take the Initial Step in Restoring Rivalry

Alumni and officials discuss renewed athletic relations between Indiana and Purdue with Indiana reluctant to initiate talks. The piece notes calls for Purdue to extend an apology and open negotiations while Indiana seeks independence for now. President Bryan urges patience, arguing Indiana should not be the initiator in resuming athletic relations.

Indiana Purdue Lafayette Bryan

Indianapolis bowling league shows Marions leading with Crescents' setback

In the Indianapolis league, Crescents fell to the Turners while the Marions remain top after splitting with the Imperials. Columbia Nationals and Imperials strong scorers highlighted the night with Pritchett 236 and Graff 245 leading individual totals. turnout included Turner Alleys and Warrington results across divisions.

Gram Pritcheit Imperials Seldensticker Tein Marions Columbias Crescents Turner Alleys Pritchett Brinkmyr Leveysine Pritchet Tar Ing Bryson Dsuptatbert Teison Imnertals Carters Lass Wy Ruy Coe Taler Keeter Bebi Tots Warrington Alleys Calumblae Nieman L.bietken Flrst Turners Crescenta HST Dickey Aes

Local boxing card sparks debate over color line

A fragmented clipping notes controversy around a boxing event with references to a color line, Sullivan, and a missing invitation involving Jack Johnson. The unreadable text hints at a local ring match with a prominent eighteighteen sized opponent afraid of a club and a mailed special invitation.

Jack Johnson

Jim Jeffries and the color line in boxing debates

New York dispatch discusses the heavyweight title and Jim Jeffries stance on race. It argues the title is a claim of greatness beyond color and recalls Jeffries past fights with colored opponents. The piece questions why Jeffries now defends a color barrier while many expect him to win against Johnson.

New York Dec. S Jim JeqTrlas Yad Deffries Tootsanys Johnson Jim Munroe Batte Corbett Todey Johnah Hank Griffin Loa Angeles Grima Pater Jackson Tme Jett Fama Hob Armatroog Jet Jeamna Nis

Bromos lead in Ell Jally League after two wins

The Bromos advanced in the Ell Jally League by taking two games from the Diamond Aud rentics while Succus beat Cocos. Speicker of the Bromos led scoring with 200 points as the club's second generation shows strength. Other notes cover boxing plans and local boxing prospects for Indianapolis.

Bromos Diamond Audrentics Succus Cocos Speicker Bromas Buccus Alteravs Bromo Sokinu Mitchell Spalcker Ina Dawes Dunba Bandera Tommy Coco Quleits Ryan Ulead Pava Yuleiteweig Korn

Bryson Attends Bowling Meeting in St Louis

Robert Bryson, president of the American Bowling Congress, leaves for St Louis to join the executive committee ahead of the national tournament in late March. Officials aim to secure a $3,000 cash bond to guarantee the event and sign the regular contract with promoters. Secretary B J Sweeney to be bonded for handling entry fees.

Robert Bryson Thes Aner Jcan Bowling Congrees For &T. Louis Drynon Congress St. Louis Association Bryson Aha Cormittes St. Louis Promatera National Bowling Association Promoters of Nations B. J. Sweeney Sweeney

Weekly high scores in multiple leagues and teams

Week's high scores list includes Quelauar Wassons independent league with Bannwrarth and Bries from Owls, Graff Martens from Indianapolis university league, Goebel Hajans in the Eli Lilly league, and Speleker Hromaa in Gle ante Eager with scores around 228.

Hetail Social Quelauar Wassons Lraqui R. Bannwrarth Royal K MW Bries Owls Indianapolis Graff Martens University League Goebel Hajans ELI Lilly League Speleker Hromaa GLE Ante Eager

O Neill Re-elected President by Western League

Special to The Sun from Chicago reports magnates of the Western Baseball league re-elected President O Neill for a five year term at the Grand Pactre hotel. The meeting declared war on a national rule as it decided to draft Topeka and form an eight club circuit. St Joe will be added as the eighth club, amid disputes over league drafting rules from lower to higher classes.

O'Neil Sun Chicago Western Baseball League Grand Pactre National Association Topens Clin Western Association St. Joe Ivkien Ig Topeka Pa Leagaa N Wwagua

President O'Brien to Represent A A A Baseball

Harry Clark may join Louisville as manager and Clark last year’s Brewer captain. George Tebeu wants Harry Clark and Billy Clarke from Toledo while weighing 55000 price for Clarke. Tebea is pursuing Pletz and Woodruff could move to outfield if Clark returns.

Milwalker Wit. der Gd Joseph 9. Ohnen New York American Association Jon Big City A. A George ‘Tebeau Loolaville Heine” Pletz Xing Tebeau Uarry Clark Breward Clark Tebeau Hee

Funeral for Mrs wiiwavain Larhi set for Sunday at Anderson

The funeral service for Mrs. wiiwavain Larhi will be Sunday afternoon with burial at Anderson. A notice notes Mrs. Lynch, aged 68, of 1212 Ho Pratt, died from heart trouble. A veterinary licensure exam by the State Board will be held January 2 and January 6 for applicants.

Wiiwavain Larhi Anderson Btaté Board of Veterinary Incre Howe

Applications for license in Marion county Indiana

Notice by George Exeteld that he will apply to the Board of County Commissioners at the January 1907 term for a license to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons and to permit drinking on the premises located at 2H West Tenth Street, northeast corner Tenth Street and Bismarck Avenue, Claritin addition to Haughville, Indianapolis. He also gives notices for pool tabling.

Wrarae Township Marion County Indiana Board of Tenth Street Bismarck Avenue Claritn Haughville Indianapola Wayne Township West George Exeteld Center Township Board of County Contessionera Madison Madison Avenue Morris Street Frank and Ryan Indianapolis Cantor Town India William Flynn Marion County Board of County Commissioners Frank Loveted Walnut Street Tiquglaqs and Walnut Atreats Ainen Center Towern Douglass Etrest Tomy Cohn Canter Township Narion County Wadington Street James Johnson East Ion Strest Indena Keownks No Wtreet Watt Laez W. Storm

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