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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1908

Page

6

Wattie Doubts Story Told by Young Howley Policy of Local Club

Local club president Watkins doubts the eastern league salary tale told by catcher Daniel Howley. He suspects the letter to an Indianapolis friend aims to raise his pay, but vows no player will be kept unhappy with wages. Other items note Kellum deal, Reds manager Gazelle, Ambrose Puttmann training, Johnny Fisher free agent status, and Dick Cooley buying Topeka club.

Daniel Howley Watkins Howley Indianapolis Ty Cobb Jack Thoney Pat Powers A. A Johnny Fisher Noblesville Sioux City Fisher Bunny” Hare

Unholz the German Fighter Moves from Kitchen to Rings

Rudolph Unholz born in Mannheim, Germany, 26, fought 150 bouts worldwide, never knocked out. He worked as a kitchen polisher at the Rand club in Johannesburg before turning to boxing, where he defeated Battling Nelson and outpointed George Menish. He speaks eight languages and four Zulu dialects.

Unholz George Menish Logs Angeles Menish Joe Gans Rudie Mannheim Rhine Baden Germany Globe Johannesburg South Africa Rand Anholz

Man Who Has Served You Well Should Be Tied Close

A business maxim suggests that the trusted adviser who has supported your private venture merits a strong tie to your ongoing enterprise. The principle emphasizes loyalty, continuity, and mutual stake in success.

Dale Gear to Manage Shreveport Team Next Season

Dale Gear has signed to manage the Shreveport team for next season in Shreveport Louisiana as of February seventh.

Shreveport Dale Gear

Quakers Rally Past Butler In Shortridge Tilt

Earlham defeated Butler 29 to 21 at Shortridge gym as the Quakers erased a 16–12 halftime deficit with a late burst. Key contributors included Chambers and Wilson for Earlham, and Kitterman for Butler.

Earlham Butler Shortridge Gym Quakers Kitterman Chambers Wilson Kingsbury Hotchkiss and Lindley Murray Overman Kitterman Wilson Rose Newsom Davenport Kingsbury Murray Rose Hotchkiss Newsom Overman Guedel Kelly Harrel Doudican and Calvert

Rollyn furnaces claim low coal use per room

Rollyn Hawkins Co. announces that their furnaces require less than a ton of coal per room for the entire heating season. The company lists its Main street address in New and a contact number 3686 for inquiries.

Rollyn Rollyn Hawkins Co

Mackinaws and Pawnees Tie in Pere Marquette Meet

Minea of the Mackinaws led the Pere Marquette league Thursday night with 232. Vanier of the Seminoles had the second best score at 214. Herner of the Iroquois finished third with 210.

Pere Marquette Minea Mackinaws Perd Marquette Vanier Seminoles Herner Iroquois Pawnees Hoffman J. Lauck von A Easaereonrae Volz Bbe Nate Nee Ener Betes J .C. Kunkel Venkan Zimmer Ko Lauck J. Fahle LL. Lauth Sateen Wechsler B. Wunkel Schneider Peter Tee Enone Sey Minea Vaesate J. Wagner Seeneree FB. Sauer Herman Owed Dade Gantner —— Ight Aca K Eee Eeeneee Teers Eh Tishimingae Weweanes Wees Obergfell Derleth L. Sauer Schill A. Lauth P. Herne Z Priller Renner Beere B. Vanier EB. Wagner Miller E. Kernel Attese F. Lauck Ritter We Benzinger Euch Sen Arenes

Race day selections at fair grounds track

Listed are the winner selections for seven races with top picks for each: Clairborne McNally Mique O'Brien in race one, no pick in race two, Baenridge My Love Bobbin Around in race three, Big Ben Higgin Botham Artful Dodger in race four, Paul De Reszke Besterling in race five, Roxane Miss Mazzoni Stoneman in race six, Druid Miss Shora Anna Scott in race seven. Three best bets are Big Ben in race four, Rexane in race six, and Druid in race seven. Celery Vesce noted for that head.

Fair Grounds Track Clairborne McNally Mique O'Brien Baenridge My Love Bobbin Big Ben Higginbotham Artful Dodger Paul de Reszke Besterling Roxane Miss Mazzoni Stoneman Druid Miss Shora Anna Scott Rexane Straghht

Ball player Bowlers Roll on Opening Night

Cincinnati Reds bowling team led by Miller Huggins will join 17 other Cincinnati clubs for opening night of the big tournament. The six man baseball crew includes four current Cincinnati players and two ex Reds Heinie Peitz and Harry Steinfeldt. They’ll wear baseball uniforms with Cincinnati across the chest and compete on alleys seven and eight near the tournament center. Kip Selbach and Herman Collin of Columbus challenge for a public two man match during the event for 100 dollars a side on February 19.

Indianapolis San Cincinnati Reds Miler Huggins Heinie Peitz Harry Steinfeldt Manager Ganzel Larry McLean George Schler Miller Huggins Nati Herrmann Doh EB. Bruce National Commission Kip Selbach Hermin Collin Bond Columbus

Big Turf Winnings Across Five Years Named Leaders

New York racing statistics show James R. Keene tops a five year tally with over a million dollars in stakes, largely from Kentucky bred foals. Harry Payne Whitney and several others like Sydney Paget and August Belmont also post substantial sums, with many entries listing stable names and owners.

New York James R. Keene Kentucky Harry Payne Whitney H. B. Duryea Whitney Duryea Sydney Paget B. Selireiber Tdadeagens Thos. Hitchcock, Jr B. R. Thomas Belmont R. T. Wilson, Jr Corrigan J. E. Madden C. Hildreth John A. Drake Newton Bennington F. F. Farrell F. R. Hitchcock James Arthur P. Dunn Newcastle Stable John Sanford J. W. Colt G. C. Bennett Burlew & O'Neill J. L. McGinnis M. L. Hayman T. P. Hayes

Garson Says Ghill Has Signed Contract

SOUTH BEND Ind Feb 7 President F R Cargon of the Central league has announced his umpire staff for 1958 Frank Killen Scenekee Pa John McKenzie Terre Haute Olfie Chill Indianapolis John Pipes Connolly Chicago The first three men umpired on the circuit last year Connolly succeeds Artie Latham released New Pianos 165 and up Wulschner's Frank Toohey Mgr Lorette hotel bir DENISON BARBER SHOP First class manicurist

South Bend Ind F. R. Cargon Central League Frank Killen Scenekee John McKenzie Terre Haute Olfie Chill Indianapolis John Pipes Connolly Chicago Connolly Artie Latham

Indianapolis Day At Cincinnati Bowling Meet

The Indianapolis group will ride a special from Union Station to Cincinnati for the ABC tournament. About 1235 people are expected to travel Tuesday afternoon, with events on February 12 including doubles and singles. Indiana bowlers plan to surge for prize money, wearing Indianapolis badges.

Indianapolis Lincoln Ament A. B.C Cincinnati Bryson Union Station

Turners Lose Three in German House Bowling League

The Turners dropped three games to the Bulls Thursday night in the German House Bowling League. The Old Guards won two games against the Chestnuts. Bulls standout Havelick led with a 176 high score.

Turners Bulls Old Guards Havelick

Better Racing Chalf Mile 19 Assured

Horsemen from Indiana and nearby states gathered at the Grand hotel to push for improved racing on half mile tracks. They argue larger purses at fairs and racetracks could attract horses from major circuits like the Grand Circuit, benefiting breeding interests. Amos Whitely of Muncie led a meeting with listed supporters from Muncie Indianapolis Rushville Shelbyville Lafayette Lima Charleston Urbana Delphi and Terre Haute.

Indiana Grand Hotel Amos Whitely Muncie C. H. Anthony Sterling R. Holt Indianapolis Dick Wilson Rushville J. Walter Elliott Shelbyville Riley Hauser Lebanon C. W. Travis Lafayette F. FE. Baxter Lima Z. T. Montgomery Charleston J. W. Crow Urbana Miami Valley N. W. Bowen Delphi S. J. Fleming Terre Haute

High score for Smith leads bowling league night

Smith of the Ayres topped the Retail Social Bowling league with 30. Watson of the Wassons took second with 365 and 200. Hitzelbeyer of the Summers was third with 202. The Nationals and Summers won two games each over the Taylors and Strauss. The Wassons triumphed in three games against Arres.

Smith Ayres Watson Wassons Hitzelbeyer Nationals Taylors Strauss Arres

Lambs Take Full Series Victory Over Keshers

The Lambs of the Elks league swept the series from the Keshers on Thursday night. Fleming led with the high score, making 233 points.

LAMBS The Elks’ League Keshers Fleming

Habich's Majestic and Enders' Safety Bezr Prices

Gus Habich lists prices at 121 W. Washington Street for Habich's Majestic at $1.50 and Enders' Safety Bezr at $1.00.

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