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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1907

Page

7

Carr as Hoosiers Joint Owner Could Boost Team

Hoosier fans favor Charley Carr as joint owner of the Indianapolis Hoosiers, believing investment would align his interests with team success. The piece argues Carr’s leniency as manager kept players accountable, and stock ownership could improve performance and box office appeal while ensuring conscientious service from players.

Hoosterdam Charley Carr Indianapolis Carr Hoosiers

Bowling League Schedule Week Listings

Bowling programs outline weekly fixtures across numerous leagues with venues at City Club, Atlas, Elk, Washington, and other alleys. Teams include Maas-Neimeyers, Premiers, Antlers, Monarchs, Quigleys, Webers, Eagles, Owls, Terriers, Panhandles, and Turners among many others.

Columbia Eagles Owls Crows Ravens University League Irvington Trajahs Strikers Terriers Panhandles Anonyms Pope-Waverleys Side-wheelers Tuxedos Reliance Dewey Regon Central Turner Manhattan Royal Washington Bite Tribbon Capital Retail Social League Turner Alleys Taylors Bilies-Swains Ayres Whens Pastime Kahns Wassons Indianapolis Columbia Alleys Columbias Nationals Washingtons North Sides Turners Creecents Washington Alleys Marions Imperials

Michigan Football Visits Nashville Next Season

Michigan football plans to invade Pixieland next season to face Vanderbilt in Nashville. Comiskey and Ban Johnson are still linked to concealed tensions, underscoring ongoing patches in the old quarrel.

Sport Briefs Michigan Pixieland Vanderbilt Nashville Comiskey Ban Johnson

Gans Outclasses Britt Writes Jim Corbett

Jim Corbett recalls past bouts and contest politics as he argues that Joe Gans will outclass Britt again in the planned St Patrick's Day bout. He recalls the Sharkey fight and the need for deception to cover injuries, noting Nevada purses and promoter headaches over matchups with Jeffries and Nelson.

J. J. Corbett the Sun Jeffries Fitz- Burns St. Patrick’s Day Gans Britt Herman Nelson Nevada Goldfield Joe Gans

Local Delegates to Storm Tourney

Buddenbaum named chairman of the Indianapolis A B C delegation aiming to storm the St Louis congress to back President Bryson and win a place on the national executive board. The group, listed with alternates and league ties, will convene soon at the Planters and depart from Indianapolis in March.

Buddenbaum City Bowling Association Marion G. Buddenbaum Ray Knox Edward Meyer I. R. Decker Indianapolis League Charles F. Baren Albert Rabe Independent League H.F. Brinkmeyer Charles Keeters Commercial League Notts

Indiana V5 Butler clash in Butler gymnasium

Indiana University faces Butler College in a fast rising exhibition Monday at Butler gym. It marks Indiana’s first city appearance and Butler’s first home game with Irvingtons expecting a strong pace. Butler’s second team schedules a curtain raiser before Knightstown high school.

Indiana University Butler College Butler Indiana Irvingtons Butlers Knightstown High School McKay McCay Tindall T. Davenport Cook Rose Mire Hessert F. Davenport Sanders Kitterman Martin

Kingston Nerves Specialty Celery Welch 018 Whisky

Kingston introduces Celery Welch 018 whisky marketed as a nerves tonic. The ad highlights a specialty blend aimed at stomach and nerve support, naming Kingston as producer and promoting its tonic as a health beverage.

Kingston

Vanderbilt Cup Race Dependency on Long Island Parkway

The 1997 Vanderbilt cup race hinges on finishing the Long Island Motor Parkway by early fall to assure a strong entry list, as foreign competitors threaten to skip if protection on highways remains minimal. The 1907 racing board, chaired by J. ds Mont Thompson, appointed nine associates and technical advisors to push completion and oversee safety and gear.

Long Island Motor Parkway J. Ds Mont Thompson The American Automobile Association

Help Offer Sparks Talk as Gun Charge Set for Three Days

A brief notice indicates a five day charge reduction for a gun case, with ten words to be inserted in The Gun. Authorities propose a three day window to process or review the plan, drawing public attention to the incident and its handling.

Cole Williams bout postponed after ankle injury

The Freddie Cole George Williams boxing match set for February 2 is delayed one week due to Cole injuring his ankle in the gym. The entire February 20 show is postponed with Fitzpatrick Morgango also moved to the later date as he needs time to condition.

Freddie Cole George Williams Cole Williams Cole-Williams Fitzpatrick

Miller the Marvelous Jockey Faces Coast Conspiracy Claims

Friends of rider Miller allege a bias among coast trainers keeps him in the background while Sandy gains prominence. They claim Miller enjoyed post positions and favored treatment by stewards last year, noting complaints were shut down and unfair tactics overlooked during races.

New York Miller Sandy East

Stars threaten retirement over salary disputes in 1900s

A parade of players announces plans to quit or switch careers if pay demands are not met, led by Red Donahue who says he was denied Detroit managerial role and moved to retirement. Others include Johnny Kling Tim Jordan Cy Young Billy Guibert and more along with retirees who will stay out only if they can no longer compete in fast company.

Carr Hoosiers Tre Tom Sharkey Charley Carr Red Donahue Ted Ban Johnson Washington Club Red Philadelphia Detroit Donahues Johnny Kling Chicago Cubs Kansas City Tim Jordan Brooklyn Bronx Cy Young Boston Billy Guibert Newark Harry Gessler Ubs Indiana Doc Hillebrand Prince- Fou Sitar Pittsburg Elmer @lick Cleveland San Jose Frank Farrell Farrell Chase Joe McGinnity Giants Willie Keeler Cy” Young Fred Clarke Kansas Bill Dineen Hans Wagner Claude Ritchey Sam Leever Jim McGuire Adrian Mich Hughey Jennings Baltimore Detroit Tigers Doc” White Chicago White Sox Jimmy Casey

Turk in Handicap Match at Jefferson Theater

Special to The Sun. Hamilton Ohio February 11. Chicago Sandow Charles Adin arrives for a handicap wrestling match with Bob Managoff the Terrible Turk at the Jefferson theater Thursday night. Sandow weighs 230 pounds and bets to throw Sandow and an unknown protege in 90 minutes. Manager Jack Dougherty predicts a great show.

Hamilton Chicago Sandow Charles Adin Bob Managoff Jefferson Theater Jack Dougherty

CLYMER HAS FOUR STAR TWIRLERS

Columbus Ohio February 11 Fred Weil Bob Wicker Jack Townsend and Chic Robertaille show manager Clymer the right stuff after spring practice begins There will be a hot battle for the fifth pitching berth among several youngsters Wicker and Townsend are already secured from above and loom promising The boys from Indiana and the Delaware Peach will aim to prove major league managers wrong for passing them to a minor club

Fred Weil Bob Wicker Jack Townsend Chic Robertaille Clymer Columbus Wlieker Townsend Indiana Delaware Peach

Weekly Boxing and Racing Card Across U S Cities

This week features numerous boxing matchups and ongoing winter horse racing meetings. Notable bouts include Jeanette vs Jeffords in Portland and Weeks vs three men in Cripple Creek, with races continuing at City Park, Oaklawn Park, Oakland and Ascot Park.

Hammond Dick Hart Ve Young Sharkey Cripple Creek Teddy Weeks Three Men Denver Young Elbenomnys Kid Texas Milwaukee Young Fitzgerald Kid Murphy New Orleans City Park Jockey Club Hot Springs Oaklawn Jockey Club Oaklawn Park San

Four Weeks of Polo Season Set for Indiana Towns

A four weeks polo season will be staged next spring after the Interstate league season ends. The cities forming the league are Anderson Marion Logansport and Kokomo. The league was organized Sunday at Rukome with officers John R Page Anderson president JW Karnes Kokomo vice president Davin Durbin Anderson secretary Joseph T McNary Logansport treasurer. Four strong teams were chosen to represent the four cities players assigned to their strongest popularity base. The Logansport club will field the old pennant winning team except for Halfback Carrigan with either Coggshall or Daugherty to replace him.

Marion Logansport Kokomo Rukome John R. Page Anderson JW. Karnes Kokoema Davin Durbin Joseph T. McNary Andlennpols Carrigan Coggshall Daugherty

Race betting legislation unlikely to pass Arkansas term

Hot Springs reports race insiders optimistic Amistill will fail to become law this term. Even if approved by the lower house next Tuesday, amendments may allow betting at racing venues. Local political feuds eased as Oaklawn supporters unite to defeat the Till measure.

Ins Colony Arkansas Oaklawn

Boxing News and Rumors From New Orleans to San Francisco

Joe Gans may retire if denied a rematch with Nelson, while talk swirls about possible comebacks and reshuffled careers. Tim Jordan earns praise via a charity ball in Brooklyn as Lattham may coach for fan pleasure. Bill Squires travels to America amid shifting praise, New York dog show entries reveal breed shifts, and Negro Clark's swagger prompts comparison to Lajoie.

Joe Goss Dan Terre Chames Rowsl Ler Meyers Dennis Horgan Diurbini Edward Hanlon Courtney Famlknes Reagan Providence Anson Arizona Liverpool New York Mischief Maude Lamplighter Wingston

Turf leaders meet in Memphis to discuss reunion plan

In Memphis on Sunday a group of turf magnates including Congressman J L Rhineck L A Celia W O Palmer George Hendrie Co A Tilles met at the Hotel Gayoso. After a long session they left without statements on any reunion or new governing body for western turf interests.

Memphis Tenn J. L. Rhincock American Turf Association Western Jockey Club W. O. Palmer George Hendrie Co. A. Tilles St. Louis Hotel Gayosa

Marion County seeks bids for power house equipment

Marion County Indiana Board of Commissioners invites sealed bids by February 27 1907 at 10 am for boilers pumps heater and pipe work for the Marion County Power House in Indianapolis with plans on file in the Auditor's office each bid must include a bond and affidavit as required by law the board may reject any bid Witnesses and signatures of Commissioners McGaughey McGregor Mendenhall and Auditor Cyrus J Clark notice to contractors bids for metal filing cases in the clerk's office due by February 28 1907 include bond and affidavit per law plans on file at the Auditor's office Attest: Cyrus J Clark Auditor.

Board of Commissioners Marion County Indiana Marion County Power House Indianapolis Office of the Auditor of John E. M'Gaughey John M’gregor John M. Mendenhall Cyrus J. Clark John M'Gregor

Schaefer Debuts in Indianapolis Defeats Slosson at 62

Historic billiards note recounts Jacob Schaefer the elder’s long career starting with his 1873 debut in Indianapolis where he beat George Slosson. At age 62 he eyes a world championship, facing Willie Hoppe era challengers as he and George Sutton plan a Chicago match on March 11 for the parkline emblem.

Schaiier Milwaukee Leavenworth Kan Indianapolis George Slosson Slossan Auto Washington Isih Schaffer Low Shaw Ron Tammmary Hall J. Dion Slasson Daly C. Dion Spasere Er Institute Scharfer Slaason Nier Andltrarmier Parison Schaefer Willie Hoppe George Sutton Slosson Madison Square Gamen Ives Chicago Garden Sutton Vignaux Hoppe America Suttton

Mellody Lewis Championship Fight Draws Big Crowd

In Providence Valley Falls tonight Mellody and Willie Lewis clash in a championship bout. A large crowd from New York and Gaston followed the event with significant bets placed. Odds favored Mellody at 3 to 1 in many wagers while Lewis money also appeared.

Mellody Willie Lewis Valley Falls New York Gaston Sports Melblody Lewis

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