Hoosiers Train At Wash ington Park In March Report
Hoosier baseball prospects for 1907 reported to train at Washington Park with arrivals around March 1 and 24 for reporting. Charley Carr to assist, Indiana players to stay at the Imperial hotel. training season unpaid beyond board. The squad faces infield turnover and early trials for new talent amid speculation on Armstrong Hopke Knight and others.
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Cleveland
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American Champs Abroad Sized Up As Walking Banks
James J. Corbett recalls dangers and illusions faced by American boxing stars abroad. He argues champions are seen as wallets by crowds, recounts a watch scam in Paris, and debates potential bouts with Abe Attell Joe Bowker and Owen Moran. He notes Squires Burns OBrien talk and cites Sullivan in heath of 1881 Memphis bout with Flemming.
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Blackburn to Meet Top Fighters Under Manager O Rourke
Veteran manager Tom O Rourke says local fighter Blackburn can battle any lightweight or welterweight in the field. He notes Blackburn can weigh 133 up to 142 and would fight Willie Lewis or Honey McHody and others at catchweights or within the limits. O Rourke claims Tonopah club will offer purses for bouts with these contenders.
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Joe Gans
Jack Blackburn
George Dixon
Joe Walcott
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Tom Sharkey
Jeffries
Willie Lewis
Honey McHody
Jimmy Gardner
Harry Lewis
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Gotch Defeats Hackenschmidt in Straight Falls
Frank Gotch wins a catch-as-catch-can match against Charles Hackenschmidt at Brooks' casino in Chicago. He takes both falls in 36 and 18 minutes using grape arm-hold, half Nelson, toe and arm-hold.
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Chief Zimmer Signs Umpiring Contract for Southern League
Little Rock Arkansas February 2 President Kavanaugh received the signature of Chief Charlies E Zimmer to a contract to umpire next season in the Southern league. He managed the Little Rock team last season. The Southern league will have five umpires.
Cure by Anointing Oil Claims Free Books
An advertisement promises permanent cure of cancer and tumors through a combination of oils. It directs readers to write to the originator, Dr. D. M. Bye, at 316 N Illinois St in Indianapolis Indiana for free books and warns to beware imitators.
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Indianapolis
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Accordion Dress Plaiting At Room 8 Odd Fellows
Buttons recovered. Penn and Wash streets location in the Odd Fellows Building details.
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Penn
Feels as young as Roosevelt says Sullivan swears
Philadelphia date line reports John L Sullivan, 46, promoting a theater stunt while declaring he still feels strong enough to knock through a door. He notes Joan’s hair turning white holds no meaning and compares himself to President Roosevelt, insisting he remains youthful and capable. He claims a 21 inch neck, strong arms, good eyesight, and dancing ability, though admits a larger stomach. He sent a letter to Dr Osler offering to break through a 1.5 inch thick door panel with force but awaits a reply.
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Shortridge Beats Marion In Close Marion Game
In a fast paced Friday night contest at Marion Shortridge edged Marion 20 to 18. The lead changed hands twice and the outcome remained in doubt until the final whistle as both teams battled for the honors.
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Marion
Hoppe's 10000 Dollar Challenge Ridiculous Says Schaefer
Chicago February 2 Jake Schaefer condemns Hoppe's ten thousand dollar challenge to determine a billiards championship. He argues no world class player would risk that sum or share winnings with a backer. Schaefer recalls past bets from two thousand five to three thousand and a half thousand, noting gains and losses in various matches.
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Frank Ives
Central Music Hall
Cure
Original Cold Tablet Sold As Bromo Quinine
A vintage item notes that only one medicine labeled Bromo Quinine is the genuine laxative product. It warns that similarly named remedies exist and identifies the first cold tablet in a white package with black and red lettering bearing the signature BE, W. Grove, priced at 26 cents.
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Pure Distilled Water Company Offers Office Cooler
An advertisement urges immediate order of an office cooler with sparkling distilled water at 40c for a five-gallon demijohn. It lists contact numbers new 2177 and old Main 778.
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Dr Carter Reliable Specialist Ad
Clinic advertises a reliable specialist for chronic nervous disorders blood and skin diseases with a location at No 9 N Meridian room 4 An old style classified notice likely from a historical newspaper segment.
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Meridian At
Park Vinw Sanatorium Treatment Overview by Dr Leach
Sanatorium advertisement lists cancer skin uterine and rectal disease treatments by Dr L T Leach with offices in New York and California. The notice promotes medical services at Park Vinw Sanatorium.
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DePauw Tops Butler In Rough 24–15 Clash
DePauw defeats Butler 24 to 15 at Shortridge gym with a rough, slowed second half. McKee scores three from guard, Fairfield four and Ell four, while Butler’s McKay nets nine of the 15. Butler leads 12–11 at half as Rose shuts down his man and Kingsbury records the scoring.
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Coakley Becomes Pitching Coach at I. of P. Gym
Andrew J. Coakley formerly with the Athletic pitching staff now serves as pitching coach at the I. of P. gymnasium while also in the dental department at the University of Pennsylvania. He plays with the Cincinnati Nationals and says he is stronger than last year and expects to perform well for the Reds.
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Veteran horseman dead in Kentucky
Special to The Sun reports Charles Marvin veteran trotting horseman died at St Josephs hospital in Lexington Kentucky after months of illness and poor health ended his grand circuit campaign last season. He had been in dangerous condition since last Sunday.
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Typhus Strikes Canter Family at 724 W Vermont St
Typhus outbreak at Rev Henry C Canter home leaves two dead and two gravely ill. Clyde Canter, a Denison hotel night clerk, died weeks ago. Toren L Canter, 18, died Friday. funeral Saturday at Crown Hill cemetery. Edna 24 and Ralph 11 remain seriously ill.
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Local Politician Albert “Skinny” Thornton Dies at 40
Albert Thornton a well known Twelfth ward political figure known as Skinny Thornton died Friday at the city hospital. He was 40 years old and unmarried. The funeral will be Monday at Beck's undertaking establishment with burial at Crown Hill.
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Beck's Undertaking Establishment
Crown Hill
Wanted Help Advert Targeted In The Sun
The Sun offers free three day insert space for wanted male or female help ads. Ten words may be used to describe assistance sought and contact option.
Latham Sets High Score in Lily League Friday Night
Latham of Succus five led the league with 209 points on Friday night. The Bromos won three from the Cocos and Succus beat the Diamonds two to one.
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Succus
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Crawfordsville High Caps State Title With Big Win
Crawfordsville High School basketball clinched the state championship by defeating Manual Training 17 to 3 at Crawfordsville. The game was fast and rough with Deery and Malarky leading Manual, while Maloney and Poston starred for Crawfordsville.
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Stolen Driverless Horses Found After Five Days
A New Jersey farm laborer saw his team vanished after shopping in Eye Harbor City. The driverless horses and missing house dog prompted a search. Days later the dog returned, led trackers to a wooded area miles away where the team wedged the wagon between two trees, five days without sustenance.
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Lajoie Presses for Big Wave Salaries in Cleveland Team
Cleveland’s club will pay 41 salaries totaling just over 4,090 more than last year, following Larry Lajoie’s guidance. Most players got raises as the Naps aim to carry 20 through the season, with eight pitchers and plans to tour south for spring training.
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Boxers Demand Higher Purse Shares Amid Local Strike
The Indianapolis Athletic Club faces a push from boxers to double or triple purses as crowd draw at the Auditorium rises. Freddie Cole resists current offers and fighters seek a fair gate split, with both local and import preliminaries considered to boost earnings. Cole and Williams are eyed for a rematch, but Cole demands equitable division before fighting.
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Bouts for Next Show at Auditorium Feature Local Fighters
The Indianapolis Athletic Club announces a double windup at the Auditorium with Freddie Cole versus George Williams and Jack Morgan against Johnny Reed, each bout set for ten rounds and a six round preliminary between two local boys. Date is February 20. Cole's manager has not yet consented, but terms offered to Williams were satisfactory.
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George Willliams
Jack Morgan
Johnny Reed
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