Hoosier Stock Plans Blocked by Ban Johnson's Grudges
Independent Carl Carr announces he will not invest in the Indianapolis club stock citing rivalries and Johnson's meddling. Carr expects to play first base while pursuing a Cleveland sporting goods business venture with earnings and potential growth, as Watkins struggles to secure American League players amid Johnson's opposition.
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Charley Carr
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Hoosiers
Wattle
Cleveland
Sporting Goods House
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Reach
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Ban Johnson
Wattie
Morgan
Notre Dame
Detroit
Boston
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Griffith
Highlander
Montreal
Anti pool selling bill passes amid track news
HOT SPRINGS Ark Feb 13 Simultaneously with the last race news from the state capital says the Amis anti pool bill has passed the lower house by 83 to 8 The action shocks horsemen and sport supporters Oak Lawn management leader Dan A Stuart declines to speak noting a belief in upholding laws If partners share this view the current meeting may not continue It is likely the bill will become operative soon unless engrossing committee action delays it Governor Little is away at health work Senate president acts as temporary head Racing may run to week end
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Ark
Dan A. Stuart
Oaklawn
Gav. Little
Texas
Senate
Training Sprees Across The Nations For 1907 Pennants
Baseball teams list varied spring training plans across the United States and Mexico. Giants, St Louis, White Sox, Pirates and others map trips from Texas to California, with Chicago, Boston, New York and Cincinnati detailing destinations.
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Little Rock
Ark
Chicago
Mexico
Cleveland
Macon
Detroit
Augusta
New York
Atlanta
Los Angeles
Cal
Philadelphia
Savannah
Springfield Sends Out Many Players
Springfield Ohio reports that 23 local players will compete in major and minor leagues next season. Jiggs Donahue leads the list with the Chicago White Sox, Ed Minahan, Mike Mitchell to the Reds, Danny Shay to the Giants after a year off. Louis Rapp goes to Baltimore, Billy Smith to Atlanta, John Malarkey to Montgomery. Pat Donahue and Frankie Donahue join Portland and Ottumwa respectively. Joe Collins signs with the home club, with others bound for Evansville, Terre Haute, and Kalamazoo.
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Springfield
Jiggs Donahue
Chicago Sox
Ed Minahan
Mike Mitchell
Cincinnati Reds
Danny Shay
New York Giants
Louis Rapp
Baltimore
Billy Smith
Atlanta
John Malarkey
Montgomery
Henry Harley
Boston Nationals
Joe Rickert
Center Garden
New Orleans
Jack Dolan
Cy Young
Little Rock
Pat Donahue
Jiggs
Portland
Ore
Frankie Donahue
Joe Collins
William Donahue
Larry Becker
Evansville
Ed Lewis
Terre Haute
Fred Hildebrand
John Grindle
Ottumwa
Martie Nye
Ray Wolfe
Willie Burke
James Mitchell
Mike
Kalamazoo
Race winners in New Orleans hot Springs and Oakland meets
The article lists horses and results from multiple race venues including New Orleans Hot Springs and Oakland. Princess Sue Mitchell and Tol Pride of Woodstock are among winners, with odds and connections noted for each listing, along with other runners like Mary Talbot, Merrick, Adena, and Slippery in various heat outcomes.
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New Orleans
Sue Mitchell
James
Ford
Garner
J. Lee
Huestis
Mary Talbot
C. H. Shilling
B. J. Swanner
Kankakee
Englander
J. D.dunn
Shreve
Annie
Merrick
D. Austin
Oakland
Adena
A. Brown
Sheen
J. Hunter
Byronerdale
L. Williams
Cloudlight
W. Miller
Nigrette CA. Brown
Madden
C. Koerner
Preston
McDaniel
Race rider Bert Knapp dies in Los Angeles
Chicago Feb 13 Bert Knapp famous race rider dies in Los Angeles from consumption He was a native of Indiana and his body will be shipped east for burial Knapp had ridden with success in the United States as well as in Germany and Russia
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Bert Knapp
Los Angeles
Indiana
Knapp
Germany
Russia
McBride Signs With Blues To Play Second Base
Milwaukee, February 18. George McBride of Milwaukee sent a signed contract to George Tebeau of the Kansas City American Association team for this season McBride will play second base.
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Milwaukee
Wia
George McBride
George Tebeau
Kansas City American Association
McBride
Players Get Swell Head Playing Country Teams
Former Chicago National president Hart criticizes spring training trips for baseball players. He says traveling to country towns wastes effort, harms preparation, and tires players. He cites poor grounds, diet changes, and frequent night travel as detriments, urging limited focus on targeted practice and a few weeks at Hot Springs for pitchers.
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Chicago National Baseball Club
Hot Springs
Sullivan and Flynn Draw in Los Angeles Fight
The 30 round glove contest in the last night between Jack Twin Sullivan and Jim Flynn was declared a draw in Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles
Jack
Yale grid star tries pitching in baseball tryout
New Haven February 13 Paul Veeder of Chicago Yale’s noted football halfback jabbed at baseball tryouts as a pitcher. He had been a twirler at Andover but has not pitched for Yale before this season. He answered Captain Kinney’s call for more battery candidates.
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Tonn
Paul Veeder
Chicago
Yale
Andover
Capt. Kinney
Umpires Named for Cotton States League Season
MEMPHIS Tenn Feb 13 McKenzie formerly of the Three I league Dawkins of the Texas and Prady of last years Cotton states circuit are announced by President Scmnton as umpires in the Cotton States league for the coming season.
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Tenn
Fab
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Dawkins
Texas
Prady
Scmnton
Dayton Golf Club to Build Links and Suburban Lots
Dayton Ohio February 13 Representatives of the Dayton Golf club secured 90 acres south of the city known as Kramer's wine garden. The club plans 50 acres for golf links and the rest for suburban lots. The total consideration is 30000 dollars. A country club will be connected with the links.
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Dayton Golf Club
Kramer's Wine Garden
Lafayette man buys horse for fortyone thousand twenty five
Special to The Sun from Lafayette Indiana on February 12 Arion Bird aged 28 son of Arion and Vestine was purchased by WW. W. Marvin of Lafayette for forty one thousand twenty five dollars.
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Vestine
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Moroney Wins Western Two-Step Championship at Germania Hall
John Moroney of Indianapolis won the western two-step title Tuesday night over J. Bieterman of Chicago at Germania hall. Moroney announced he would challenge national champion James Puffy. Toland Mellette, a two-step authority, served as master of ceremonies with about two hundred couples present.
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Moroney
John Moroney
Indianapolis
Cubs Release Two Young Pitchers
Special to The Sun Chicago February 14 The Chicago National League has unconditionally released two young pitchers William Kumm of Milwaukee and Gladstone Granney who last year played in the Empire State league.
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William Kumm
Milwaukee
Gladstone Granney
Tacks Knew a Jonah and How to Handle One
A reflection on superstitious baseball players notes Billy Phyle praising Tacks Parrott from San Antonio for batting eye and ritual habits. Parrott’s routines include chalk in a pocket, meals of ham and eggs, and a belief in luck affecting performance, with anecdotes from Frisco seasons and a chase of an official scorer.
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Tacks Parrott
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Bowling Standings in Y M S League Match
The Webers defeated the Quigleys in two of three games at Washington Alleys. Tracy of the Webers led scoring with 189 while the bowling overall was not exceptionally strong.
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Quigleys
Tracy
Washington Alleys
University league results with Terriers Rajahs wins
In Tuesday night play the Boston Terriers swept three from the Panhandles and the Rajahs took two from the Strikers. Richardson of the Rajahs earned individual honors with 219 pins in Irvington Alleys.
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Panhandles
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Strikers
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Irvington
Indiana Hoosiers Lose to Indianapolis Athletic Club 18–3
The Indiana University basketball team suffered an 18 to 3 defeat at the hands of the Indianapolis Athletic Club in the YMCA gym. Indiana started strong but faded, trailing 19 to 1 at the half as Indianapolis controlled the flow with strong defense and field goals by Creek, Martin, Churchill, McCullough, Kingsbury, Reed, and Cook.
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Indianapolis Athletic Club
Indiana Five
Indianapolis
Indiana
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McCoy McCullough
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McCullough
Freferee
Reiman
Timer—Guedel
Toledo Lands Hi West From Cleveland in Major Rebuild
Toledo reports the acquisition of Hi West a right handed pitcher from Cleveland. West showed early promise in the New York State league but has yet to establish major league caliber form. Armature hopes his development strengthens the mound staff for the club.
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Cleveland
West
Toledo
East Will Have Close Contests in College Sports
Boston press previews spring work across major colleges. Harvard eyes another Yale rowing win at New London despite Captain Fitley’s absence, while Cornell, Pennsylvania, Syracuse and others show strong squads. Track promises a Cornell Pennsylvania duel with standout sprinters Cartmell and Taylor highlighted among others.
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Mass
Cornell
Pennsylvania
Ellis Ward
Syracuse
Foughkeepsie
Wisconsin
Quakers
Philadelphia
Mike Murphy
Yale
Harvard
Boston Owner Will Put on His Uniform
President George B. Dover plans a playing trip with his team to French Lick Springs and Thomasville as part of an exhibition tour. He will likely shed his store clothes to mingle with players, a treat for the squad in Central City, Kentucky, his former home.
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Boston
George B. Dover
French Lick Springs
Thomasville
Central City
Mr. Dover
Sports Notes on Chess, Boxing, and Baseball Figures
Dr Lasker touts chess for self control and patience. Clarke to manage Pittsburg from the bench. Barney Dreyfuss says Clarke will play and pays the troops. Young Corbett trains in Goldfield for Herman fight. Morris Weed lowers world half mile record to 1 18 4 5. Umpire sign idea adopted by O Brien. Kentucky ministers push anti racing bill. Boston Nationals schedule six Sunday games. Kid McCoy to fight a Texan in Hot Springs. Mike Ward death boosts Harry Lewis as a fighter. Connie Mack says youngsters hard to satisfy on salaries. Vets taking fat salaries. many players may drop to minors. Fighters benefit from location changes. Baker in the east, Corbett to Goldfield. Sebring case again discussed. keep sealed.
Death of ex Governor Higgins in New York
Ex Gov Frank W Higgins aged 51 died after weeks of illness in Clean New York Feb 13 He survived by Mrs Higgins and three children He was born in Rusford Aug 8 855 and educated at Riverview Military Academy Poughkeepsie He worked in Stanton Michigan then Olean New York entering politics rising from state senator to lieutenant governor and governor until 1907 succession by Gov Hughes
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Riverview Military Academy
Poughkeepsie
Stanton, Mich
Kate C. Noble
Sparta
Wis
State
Olean
Thors Ha
Hanly Signs Train Crew Bill and YMCA Incorporation Act
Governor Hanly signed the full train crew bill establishing crew size for a fixed number of cars and a separate measure allowing YMCA organizations to incorporate in Indiana. He also signed a $12,000 appropriation for a new laundry building at the Southern Hospital for the Insane.
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Indiana
Southern Hospital For the Insane
Commander Sold. Noted Kentucky gaited horse bought by Chicago merchant
Edward D. Price of Chicago purchased The Commander from C. & Kerr and D. B. Mitchell. The five year old gaited horse, sired by Madison's Squirrel out of Peavine dam, will represent Price at Chicago and western horse shows with the private price not disclosed.
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Edward D. Price
Chicago
C. &. Kerr
D. B. Mitchell
Madison
Price
Improved Signal Boards Adopted by American League
Electrical score boards operated from near home plate will be used by American league clubs to show every decision during games, replacing the previous gesture signaling system used by umpires.
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Chicago
Conditions Announced For Kiel Emperor William Cup Races
Boston February 13 The regatta committee of the Eastern Yacht club has announced the conditions governing the German American races for the Emperor William cup to be sailed at Kiel in August. The international match conditions are largely the same as those used for the Roosevelt cup races off Marblehead last September.
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Eastern Yacht Club
Marblehead
Bowlers Secure Armory for March Bowling Congress
Cincinnati Bowling association gains use of the Armory from March 1 to April 1 1908 if the American bowling congress is secured for Cincinnati. The permission supports their campaign as bowlers plan to attend the congress in St Louis next month.
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Cincinnati Bowling Association
American Bowling Congress
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St. Louis
Jeffries to fight for reasonable purse for heavyweight title
Billy Delaney, arriving from San Francisco, says Jim Jeffries will fight Bill Squires or any other aspirant for the heavyweight championship for a reasonable purse. Delaney, closer to the champion than any other living person, counters reports that Jeffries would only enter the ring for a $50,000 purse. Squires is expected about March 12.
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Bill Squires
Billy Delaney
San Francisco
Delaney
Jeff
Squires
Wrestling Match Plans for Hackenschmidt Gotch
Articles of agreement have reached London for Hackenschmidt signature. A Kansas City world title bout in May with Gotch offers a $10,000 purse, 75 percent to the winner. Missouri Athletic Club President Scoville liaised with Hackenschmidt manager Cochrane, who accepted the proposal. Cochrane requires 5000 pounds in England and a side bet of at least 1000 dollars in New York.
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Gotch
Scoville
Missouri Athletic Club
Cochrane
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England
New York
Hotel English Tailoring and Pressing Parlor
Open all night. We work while you sleep. Goods called for and delivered. Phone Main 347.
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Hotel English Tailoring and Pressing
Kingston Makes Specialty of All Whisky Headline
Kingston pursues whisky focus with Celery Vesceh noted for its distinctive blend.
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Kingston
The Sun Help Column Charges Ten Words Three Days
The Sun offers a help column service charging ten words for three days. Readers may submit brief inquiries or requests for guidance with simple wording and a quick turnaround.
Williams Fails to Shine in Ft Wayne Bout
Local boxer Williams drops two straight and loses ground after a shock defeat to Walter Little at the Auditorium. The earlier win over Cole seems distant as pundits predict a Cole rematch, while the Williams aura fades ahead of the February 27 return at the same venue.
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Walter Little
Little
Freddie Cole
Sting
Ft. Wayne
Ollie Chil Wap
Williams-Cole
Briggs to Join Indianapolis Team as Pitcher Entertainer
Indianapolis secures Buttons Briggs from Brooklyn after a stint with Chicago Cubs. The veteran twirler, known for Walstaff comedy, left Brooklyn unhappy but is expected to bolster the Hoosiers’ staff. Briggs opinions a long career, with nine wins in one season and solid showings with the Cubs.
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Spears
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Hoosiers
American Association
Puro Distilled Water Ad Listings Prices
Classified notice advertising new phone number 2177 and old Main 778% listing five gallon packages for 40 cents each and half gallon bottles for 60 cents.
Ice Cream Cones Featured for Banquets and Parties
Ice cream cones promoted as proper treats for banquets receptions and parties. The old phone number Maig 6211 is listed for contact.
Rooms for Rent No Charger Free Three Days Ad
Sun newspaper offers rooms for rent with no charger and includes a three day free period in the For Rent section. The small classified notice emphasizes introductory terms and limited time availability.
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