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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1909

Page

6

Donlin Presses Final Terms as Giants Face Pay Talks

Mike Donlin refuses to south with the Giants for training. He demands a high contract, saying he will report to New York opening day in prime condition. Mabel Hite and Brush emphasize maximizing value as negotiations stall.

Sar Doniin Mr. Brush Brush Mike Giants Mabel Hite An & Club Mr. Brash Mike Donlin New York Dontin Mike Dontin Mathewtons Lajoies John T United States Senators Secret Service

Fred Smith Named Shortstop for Indianapolis Team

Manager Cary announced Fred Smith as the new shortstop for the Indianapolis baseball team. The Cleveland boy, brother of pitcher Smith of the Washington American, is two years old and compares in size and speed to Jimmy Cook. He works in a Cleveland bank and has shown habit and intelligence. Smith has starred with Lorraine and Sandusky teams and could replace Bush if he can hit in this level.

Cary Indianapolis Fred Smith Cleveland Smith Washington American Jimmy Cook Lorraine Sandusky Bush Carr

Ed Curley's Selections and Oakland Race Card

Ed Curley lists selections for Tampa and Oakland races with probable winners. The Tampa picks include Catherine Cardwell and Miss Cardigan among others, while Oakland favors Penny and Rubric as likely victors. Los Angeles calendar features Slippery, Jane Laurel, Entre Nous, Tony Bonero, Smirker, Rubric, Vivant, and other entries.

Arawaka Catherine Cardwell ce—Donaldo Ramble Pens Sally Ey Preston Ray Eore Pen Pene Smith Ts ce—Spunky Dr. Young Wheatbread Miss Cardigan Gordon ‘Tee Daisy Shine Bixth Oo Ane Ig Kyes Judge Dundon Merry B Laughing Bubbling Water Fanatic Delcruzador Mary E. Clark Col. Bronsto Cloudlight Tom Shaw Early Tide Penny Los Angeles Jane Laurel Chippewa Ohilo Entre Nous EB. M. Fry Norfolk Tony Bonero Magazine Lasata Smirker Vesme Ivance Rubric Ninblick Vivant Marbles Shirley Rossmore

Deweys Post 901 High Team Total In Indy League

The Deweys of the Indianapolis league posted the high team total last night with a 901. Hurt of the Centrals led individuals at 235. The Anonyms gained a game on the Manhattans, taking five from the Federals. The Carriers, tailenders, took two from the Manhattans who lead. Three of the leaders games were forfeited by the tailenders. The Deweys beat Centrals four times and the K. F. M.'s dropped four to the Shermans.

Deweys Centrals Anonyms Manhattans Federals Shermans

Dreyfuss Sells Stock in Philadelphia Club

Barney Dreyfuss sold his stock in the Philadelphia National League club to Billy Murray, the Phillies manager, who will be elected to the directorate. The sale was completed yesterday.

Dreyfuss Philadelphia Barney Dreyfuss Billy Murray Phillies

Donlin's Big League Entrance Tells A Hitting Tale

Mike Donlin arrives with high hopes as St Louis owner Passy Tebeau questions his skill. Donlin boasts he can hit, while admitting poor fielding. The exchange highlights his confidence and the shift from coast to major league expectations.

Mike Donlin St. Louis Passy Tebeau Mike Tebeau Donlin

Attell Driscoll Bout Off As Dates Slip Away

New York reports indicate the Attell vs Driscoll match will not occur now. Abe Attell spurned offers up to February 2 as Driscoll sails to England. managers press for a fight with guarantees and a percentage, while Driscoll vows to Europe despite potential losses.

New York Attell Driscoll Billy Gibson Attél Abe Gibson England New Orleans Denar Tad

Marion Club Five to Meet Wabash Team at Home

The Marion Club five will face the Wabash Athletic association five at the Marion club gym Saturday night. The lineup features Cook and Malarkey at forwards Bohnstadt at center and Strong and Kingsbury as guards.

Marion Club Five Marion Wabash Athletic Association Marion Club Cook Malarkey Bohnstadt Strong Kingsbury

Papke-Thomas Bout Canceled Clearing Way for Kelly-Thomas

Edward Papke announces the Papke Thomas bout is off for February 22. The cancellation clears the way for the Kelly Thomas fight set for February 2 in New York. Papke says his brother needs a longer rest before facing anyone.

Kevane Edward Papke Billy Brapke Papke- Thomas Kelly-Thomas New York Papke

Walcott to Fight Flink McCloskey in Boston Bout

Boxing card sets Jon Walcott of Providence against Flink McCloskey in a 12 round bout scheduled for Boston on February 18. The promoters announced the main event during yesterday's closed session.

Walcott Boston Jon Walcott Providence Flink McCloskey

Dorando challenges Hayes in looming race at Coliseum

Dorando the Italian marathoner says Johnny Hayes fears a stakes race. Hayes must post a $100 forfeit, else no match. Promoter Carr plans a show with Callahan watching Dorando in Indianapolis. Reports note 3 to 4 mile times and good form from Wright Cook and Whitesell.

Dorando Coliseum Johnny Hayes New York Shepherd's Bush Hayes Johnny Carr Jimmy Callahan Callahan Chicago Indianapolis Mike Donlinctor Joe Barclay Bloomington Miller Wright Cook Whitesell

Notre Dame Wins Twenty Second Victory Over Dallas Oregon

Notre Dame defeated the Dallas Oregon five 31 to ? in Notre Dame Indiana on February 3. Maloney starred with seven field goals and six free throws while Scanlon and Freeze anchored the defense. For the visitors Fenton E Shaw and Lavery played well.

Notre Dame Ind Oregons Dallas Maloney Scanlon Freeze Vaughan Fenton E. Shaw Lavery

Yale and Penn to Race on the Water

Yale and the University of Pennsylvania will meet in a two mile varsity eight race at Philadelphia on April 10 at 2 PM. Referee is Clement B Woof of Philadelphia, a Harvard alumnus.

YALE PENN New. Haven Conn University of Pennsylvania Elis Quakers Philadelphia Clement B. Woof Harvard

Wheeling Central Names William Philips Coach With Ohio Penn Players

Former Cincinnati and American League pitcher William Philips will coach Wheeling Central this season and will have a staff comprising a "bunch" of Ohio Penn league players from Ohio and Pennsylvania.

East Eetaan O William Philips Cincinnati Wheeling

Johnson's Brother Dead in New York Morgue Mystery

Unclaimed body in a New York morgue is believed to be Roscoe Johnson brother of boxing figure Jack Johnson. The man died yesterday in a New York hospital from pneumonia and IV complications, his identity not yet confirmed.

Johnson New York Roscoe Johnson Jack” Johnson New York Hospital

New York Uniforms Featured In Chase and Falees?

Fragmented OCR reads show references to chase and uniforms in New York context with unclear names. Possible sports or team mentions lack coherent details or outcomes.

No-Decision Boxing Revival Stuns Local Auditors

A revived boxing event at the Auditori um with no decision policy left patrons disappointed as main bouts Denning and White fought ten rounds under Referee James Ryan who refused to pick a winner. Cooley Bloom and Donnelly Duffy matches drew mixed results while officials and police were notably absent.

Young Denning Frank White James Chicago Cooley Donnelly Harry Duffy Ryan Kid Simms Jack Dillon Menager Judge Whallon

Fighting Ghost Too Elusive For Maker

The Fighting Ghost of Merchantville New Jersey defeated Peter Maher the Irish champion in a six round bout at the Wayne Athletic club in Philadelphia. Maher failed to land his signature punches as the Ghost proved too slippery for him throughout the windup of a strong boxing card.

Philadelphia Fighting Ghost Merchantville N. J Peter Maher Wayne Athletic Club Maher

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