Fast Terre Haute routs locals in close hockey tilt
In a hard fought Central rink clash Terre Haute led the way and defeated the locals 2 to 0. Higgins and Houghton formed a swift duo for the visitors while Coggeshall and O Har a powered the defense. Mullin scored the second period goal on a pass from Houghton and Mullin stood out with 31 saves for the guests as Indianapolis Press notes a brisk attack that overwhelmed the home team despite strong defense.
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Big- Gifts
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Coggshall
O'Hara
Touls
Ant Houghton
Higgson
Nick McAllvray
Hijesun
Harkin
Coggeshall
Hat
O'iara
Markie
Sing
Mera Ester
Wr Kin
Peel
Molin
Hine
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Hleghm
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Pessillon
Terre Haste
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Figgina
Forts
Indianapatia
Telle Heute
Rusher
Higaing
Ilpaon
Hadley
Woml
OnlGana
Tips
Harper
Mallin
Moran
Abtermlypers
Weir to Lead Boston Americans in 1908 Title Fight Prep
Weir, famed boxing trainer and longtime sporting figure, will join John J Taylor’s plan to strengthen the Boston Americans. He aims to season the team as a regular member and lead training efforts for the league title. Weir’s past as a featherweight champion Mary Murphy rival and globe trotter is noted, with a message of optimal weight control and fitness.
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Spelial
SUN
Boston
Belfast
Boston Americans
John 3. Taylor
Weir
Gore
Mary Murphy
San Francisco
Muryny
Murphy
California
Australia
Meth
Players Retire Rumors Hit Big Leagues and Minor Leagues
Chicago reports begin with catcher Kling of the Chicago Nationals seen as a backstop of note. John Ganzel and Jimmy McGuire from Thigh landers join Grand Rapids in the Central League. A proposed deal collapsed. Akron town rumors link Chic Fraser to manage there after a trade from Philadelphia. Chishro and MecGinnity, top twirlers, announce retirement due to injuries or pay.
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SUN
Chicago
Kling
Chicago Nafonals
Kansas City
Bebe
Sally King
John Ganzel
Jimmy McGuire
Thighlanders
Grand Rapids
Jigga” Donahue
Comiskey
Chic Fraser
Akron
Akron Ia
Ar Fraser
Burton
Philadelphia
Haveing
Chishro
MecGinnity
Lays Lines For Players In Central League Shuffle
Brrt Denain who is to manage Grand Rapids in the Central league is laying more lines into Columbus Ohio. He volunteers efforts to evaluate Ed Trautman and Hub Knoll for prospective roles. The Columbus field is open to promising youth seeking entry to the Central League.
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Woo Ees
South Bend
Brrt Denain
Grand Rapids
Columbus
Trautman
Hub Knoll
Hearing Restored After Fisherman Fist Blows Deaf Fighter
Special to the Sun reports William Gomez of New Jersey, deaf for years, regained hearing after a blow during a fight in Shadyside. A sparring clash ended when a punch on the jaw and subsequent medical exam revealed vertebral and inner-ear changes, with Gomez declaring regained hearing and vowing to honor the opponent.
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Philadelphia
Dec. S
William Gomez
New Jersey
Gomes
Panay
Rome
Cody
Lewis After Britt New York Light Heavyweight Fight
Dec 3 report that Joannie Cong dine for Wittie Lewis challenges Jimmy Smith for the light heavyweight title posting a bet and awaiting Britt's reply. Notes strong support from Lewis admirers and mentions past wins over Canels and Cancr with several likely future bouts and matchups including Pollak and Corbett.
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New York
Joannie Cong Dine
Wittie Lewis
Jimmy Smth
Lewis
Britt
Brit
Foley
Lewin
Synvia Roynda
Martin Canels
Nedon
Weet Cane
Nelenn
Cancr Fa
Oy Lews
Wise
Snprior
Anda
Marty Pollak
Hoy Thich
Foung Corbett
Thursday Night Scores In Central and Western Leagues
Central League results include Indianapolis 2 Terre Haute 0 and Fort Wayne 4 Logansport 3. Western League showcases Muncie 5 Marion 8, with Kokomo at Lafayette and Logansport at Terre Haute in upcoming games.
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Miele
Torre Hite
Mario
Kokomo
Liz
Richmond
Lafayette
Santerran Wa
BI Ewade
UL Kapanap
AM Indian
Central Inagio
Indianapolis
Terre Haute
Fort Wayar
Logansport
Davie
Inague
Muncie
Marion
Baseball rule change debate from Cubs official
James A Hart of the Cubs discusses proposed four strike rule and three and three format. He argues the NL resisted change, believing it would harm batting and increase walks, while noting public interest and past shifts in spectator attitudes toward bunting and hitting.
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Chicago
Rutes
James A. Hart
Cubs
National League
Finn
Wold
Boston Twirlers Salary Cut Sparks Club Turmoil
In Boston a salary cut for a top twirler triggers discord as Jesse Tannenilt and Jimmy Vollins pursue Pred in a tense bargaining scene. President Hedges confirms Glave will not be released, signaling ongoing internal struggle over player salaries and team control.
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Twirler
Boston
Jesse Tannenilt
Jimmy Vollins
Hedges
Glave
Boxing News From The Ring And Racing Circuits
Reports from Wheeling, Albany, and Boston highlight boxing bouts and results. Jimmy Brigge defeated Hy Stone in Chelan, Massachusetts, and Willie Fitzgerald fought in Brooklyn, while Rube Lewis knocked out Canole in Portland in a hard nine-round match.
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Jimmy Brigge
Hy Stone
Chelan
Masy
Willie McGit the Suave Turnstile Hero of Brotherwood
Ed Borrow expects WGILL IS CHARACTER Wor Will BMcGit to star next season as a key pitcher. For a year he toiled as a regular twirler under AL Johnson's Brotherhood, while also managing the grandstand turnstile. A Cincinnati incident showed him insisting on attendance figures, joking that the next day’s official tally would read four fewer than the real crowd.
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Wor
Wile Bmcgit
Ed Borrow
AL Johnson
Brotherhood
Bar
Willie
Cincinnati
Wilson-ove
Wille
WAS WORTH THE MONEY Dining Car Talk With Texas Jack McAllister
A diner recalls discussing baseball positions and their relative importance with a stranger known as Texas Jack McAllister. The man listened intently to tales of on field duties from the catcher to shortstop and pitcher, expressing curiosity about the game. He left the car saying if you plan to play you must be focused and dedicate yourself.
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Texas
Jack” McAllister
Ital
Northwestern vote on eligibility rule debated at committee
The Northwestern University board committee weighs a proposed rule change on one year eligibility for athletics. Faculty members favor adoption. students and administrators show mixed support. The measure aims to clarify who can compete, with debates over impact on athletic participation and college policy.
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Chicago
Dee
Nurmentery
Uratial
CMC
Auaverne
C. 8. Lang
Chatenan
Klan
Prudent
Animni
Northwestern
Iskelian
New Nose for Neary Impresses In Ring
Milwaukee report notes Charles Neary, long-time welterweight, showcased a new nose in recent bout after a previous break. Referee and trainer commentary praised the improved profile while observers called the alteration a noticeable feature in the fighter’s appearance and breathing during the match.
Fresh Diamond Tales From Tim Hurst Umpire
In an eastern city Tim Hurst recounts a lively diamond anecdote from his umpiring days. A rookie National League player berates him after a wild first game, joking that home plate has four corners and prompting a memorable, comic exchange.
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Timothy Hurst
Prive Ashter
Timothy
Will See Ralph Rose at Madison Square Garden
New Yorkers will have a chance to see Ralph Rose, giant shot putter of the Chicago A. C., holder of Olympic and world records, compete at the Pastime Athletic Club carnival at Madison Square Garden Saturday night. H. C. Brown of the Chicago A. A. and James D. Lightbody, former DePauw University athlete, travel with trainer M. H. Butler to accompany Rose in the event.
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New York
Dee
Ralph TW. Kore
Chicago
James D. Lightbody
DePauw University
M. H. Butler
Brittas and Second Specerl to the Sun Fight Preview
San Francisco report notes amateur Archon Verger, fresh from a St. Louis heavyweight title, as a favorite against Jim Caney in Friday’s match at Menaces pacilun. Mentions Verger’s prime form and Caney’s record, with sparring details and training notes.
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Specerl
San Francisco
Cals Dee
Archon Verger
St. Louis
Jim Caney
Rerger
Cueey
Sam
Letewney
Jimmy
Boer To Wrestle Gripman In Friday Match
Special to the Sunt Uhi Ago reports a wrestling event where Boer is set to face Gripman for the third time this week. The match will occur Friday with both wrestlers aiming to gain a decisive advantage and memory of prior bouts shaping expectations.
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Gripman
Dee
Los Bey
Dani al
Ogney Wan Shear
Pheer
Lewis
Heaney
Rte
Athletics Open to All At University Event
Fragmentary text shows university figures including President Wale Gas He Haarper and Athletic Director Ay Ahazo Brey addressing an athletics event. Mentions participation by all athletes and a pledge tied to university policy, but details are obscured by garbled OCR.
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BION
Wale Gas
Cydverany
Ay Ahazo Brey
University
Tare Butieven
Elas
Panei
OCKEY WANTS LICENSE FOR NEW VOITs AT DOETIEY SITE
Hetse Pan an mbar contends with the Western doetiey site awaiting rating results for a license. The next Peeing event may determine approval, while Te for RMit deat oar disciastath tk dy remains uncertain. Heettanan eyes the Sheenehept Ray Keeping Hy nonttion as plans unfold at Hot Springs track.
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Doetiey
Erie
Rmit
Sheenehept
Ygvedl
Ana
Manager Chosen Question Debated at Boston Club
The Boston club faces uncertainty over its next manager amid internal debate. Teo, BL President, suggested a plan while others questioned the selection. Names mentioned include Roger Kod Oupt with speculation pointing to internal traces.
Evansville Signs Men for the Season
Evansville announces signings for the season including A. Kelly a first baseman who played in the Western league with Puchta and Conway formerly with the Weald. Manager Jaunty Ryan of Evansville plans early reporting and training.
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Evansville
Kelly
Puchta
Tesgue
Jaunty Ryan
Evanville
Auring
Conway
Law Prevents Fights Special to Bun Joliet
In Joliet on December 3 the Nichts prize fight slated for Thursday night was postponed due to action by the Joliet Humane Society. Sixty warrants were sworn out by D. H. Darling, society president, and given to Sheriff J. H. May. Promoters and hundreds of spectators, including visitors from Bloomington and Chicago, were turned away as Sheriff Ray guarded the hall and no entry was allowed. Moory and Fortes weighed 121 pounds at 3 pm. promoters lost several hundred dollars.
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Joliet
Bloomington
Chicago
Sherrif Ray
Moory
Fortes
Misread Names Highlight Wild Court Game Readout
A disjointed recap shows Higgins and Houghton driving plays while Nick McGuvrnay is noted as a former local player. The report shifts between teams, locations, and players with unclear spellings, mentioning Port Wayne, Conway, and referee Lowry. The piece reflects a chaotic game narrative with inconsistent names and dates.
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