Signal boards for balls and strikes eyed by A. Magnates
American association may consider electrical signal boards for balls and strikes at the schedule meeting. Harry Levinson of Indianapolis proposed the idea to President O'Brien and President Watkins. Levinson would fund and operate the system if clubs cannot. Signals aim to aid distant observers and fans, with adoption noted by leading leagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Brien
American Association
Harry Levinson
Indianapolis
Watkins
Wattie
Levinson
Mr. Watkins
Jevinson
O’brien
Wrattie
Association
Battling Nelsons British Tour Gains Steam in London
In London the British Press features Battling Nelson boasting of his Goldfield victory over Joe Gans. The Sportsman publishes four interview extracts praising Nelson as a formidable pugilist and mining company founder, comparing him to Fitzsimmons and noting his claimed win over Gans. Billy Nolan ships in films to support his view that Nelson won.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battling Nelson
England
Joe Gans
Goldfield
The
Sportsman
London
Nelson Mining Company
Overland Buildings
Reno
Nev
Hed
Fitzsimmons
Gams
Stone Cold
Nelson
Britt
Gans
Ao Smart
Billy Nolan
Goldfield Athletic Club
Nevada
Mr. Nolan
America
States
Athletic Show at YMCA Gym Promises Big Event
An amateur wrestling tournament opens at the YMCA gym this Saturday featuring welterweights. Independent Turners perform on the horizontal bar and a business men versus seniors basketball game is planned. Proceeds support the YMCAs athletic program as it enters the March indoor meet at Tomlinson Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Ma McGee
Y. 31 C. A
McGee
Turners
Puro Distilled Water Ad Highlights Prices
An aged advertisement lists Puro distilled water offerings with new and old phone references. It promotes five-gallon packages at 40 cents and twelve half-gallon bottles at 60 cents, indicating a small local water delivery or retail service.
Ice cream cones for banquets and parties
A brief ad style notice notes ice cream cones as proper treats for banquets receptions and parties. It provides a phone contact Old phone main 6311 and mentions a separate advert in the Odd Fellows building Penn and Wash area for accordion dressing and buttons recovered with a stray reference to SELERY VESCH for abomoaeh trouble est i.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows’ Building
Penn and Wash
Norman McCoy to Drive Vanderbilt Cup Car
Indiana boxer Norman Selby McCoy says he will drive in the Vanderbilt Cup next year. He declares he is through with boxing, plans to rely on driving skills, and notes limited track experience but good mechanical understanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W’coy
Selby
McCoy
Alout
Vanderbilt
Oldfield
New gun club organized in El Paso and other sports notes
A digest of sports items reports a new gun club formed in El Paso Texas and asks if the fatality list has fallen off. It notes the White Sox have 88 games on their training schedule, Indians training at Carlisle with 40 players, Ralph Rose attempting prize fighting again, and Jim Jeffries allegedly denied a Los Angeles saloon license as a non resident. It also covers tennis stars Larned and Clothier seeking New York Stock Exchange membership, Griffith pitching with Cantillon hitting, and Princeton Tigers defending hockey crown after a 1907 sweep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
Tex
Herrmann Faces Bryson In AB C Presidential Fight
Cincinnati dispatch reports contenders August Herrmann and incumbent Bryson vie for the American Bowling Congress presidency. Bryson’s strong personal canvass and politeness are noted, while Herrmann remains largely unknown to many bowlers, setting a tough race to the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sun
Cincinnati
August Herrmann
A. B.C
Bryson
Mr. Bryson
Mr. Herrmann
American Bowling Congress
Jockey Henman Radtke Granted License After Suspension
New York February 15. Jockey Henman Radtke, previously suspended for a ride on Tommy Waddell at Jamaica, was granted a license by the Jockey Club stewards and will ride again, likely in Los Angeles or Benning. Trainers John M Shields and others faced license action. Charlie Bell and two Western riders were denied licenses. R L Rogers was denied a hearing. Darnell and Hildreth allowed to correct horse entries with fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jockey Club
Henman Radtke
Jamaica Trace
Brighton
Robbie Keane
Adams
Walker
R. L. Rogers
Co. E. Darnell
S. C. Hildreth
Neaton
Tony
Shortridge to Face Manual in Final City Showdown
In a third meeting this season Shortridge meets Manual High Friday night in Shortridge gym. Manual is favored to win as two regulars Thomas and Shaffer miss the game. New players Gregorie and Craig step into forward roles while Wellman may sit part of the contest and Bowers comes off the bench. Tickets selling well with reserved seats at Huder's until 6 p.m.
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Shortridge
Manual High School
Manual
Shortridge Five
Thomas
Shaffer
Gregorio
Craig
Wellman
Bowers
Huder’s
Sandusky Joins League After Erie Draft Deal
Erie Pa February fifteenth Sandusky prepares to join the O and P league after Charles Mischler agrees to buy the release of the Erie team from the Interstate league for a draft price of 2500 dollars following a conference with Dan Koster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Sandusky
Charles Mischler
Dan Koster
Erie Pa
Yanger Triumphs Over Morrison In Hot Springs Fire Fight
Benny Yanger, lacking his former speed but delivering sharp power and distance judgment, halted John Morrison early in the seventh round at Whittington park. Morrison, bloodied and battered, faltered as referee Jack Frisby guided him to his corner. Yanger declined a finishing attack amid loud crowd cheers, maintaining his reputation as a formidable striker despite years since peak form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ny Morrison
Tommy Ryan
Whittington Park
Yanger
Morrison
Jack Frisby
Tipton
Tipton Slasher
Archie Hahn to Run at Jamesown Exposition
Arch IE Hahn the famed Michigan University sprinter will compete in the Amateur Athletic Union championship at the Jamestown Ter Centenary exposition stadium in September. Hahn rose to prominence as a Michigan track star and has held national and world records, with notable Olympic and championship performances, though recent form caused him to consider retirement. The Jamestown event runs April 26 to November 30 on Hampton Roads near Norfolk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Fen
Hampton Roads
Archie Hahn
Michigan University
Amateur Athletic Union
Exposition Stadium
Tahn
University of Michigan
A. AN. U
Io Milwankee
St. Tunis
Athens
New York
Hahn
Pounded Head as He Was Caught by Base Runner Wordplay
The article recalls Charlie Snyder, famed pitcher, praised for quick, smart throwing and base running reads. It recounts a Boston vs New York game where Snyder nailed George Gore at third and Roger Connor at first, provoking Connor to pound his head in frustration. Snyder puzzled runners with his signaling and threw swiftly to trap baserunners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacks
Snyder
Gore
Connor
Newman Named General Traffic Manager for Wallace-Hagenbeck
J. D. Newman, longtime Lafayette polo team manager and Gentry Brothers show veteran, signs as general traffic manager with the Wallace-Hagenbeck shows. He has broad railroad connections and strong knowledge of towns and territory, promising a larger field for his abilities and efficient operations in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Newman
Lafayette
Newman
Indianapolis
Race winners listed for Roseboro Hot Springs and Ascot stalls
A messy OCR list names multiple race winners and horses across venues Roseboro Hot Springs and Ascot, detailing entries such as Hogg Aules Clifford Gilfain Neal Coltness Orphany Cherry Colonel Bob Beine Regente Ralbert T Powell Belden Pajarclla Colonel Jewell Allareno Miss Billie Sugar Maid Creston Don Domo Stosel Bonnie Reg Elméale Morendo and others. The fragment includes odds or results like 4-1 and references to winners in a busy program page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roseboro
Hogg
Aules
Heary
Paul Clifford
Vandusen
Gilfain
Hoge
Marvin Neal
Diggins
Coltness
W. Melintyre
Hot Springs
Orphany
Cherry
Bob
D. Austin
Beine Regente
A. Morgan
Ralbert
T. J. Powell
Shreve
Belden
Dearborn
Oakla Pajarclla
J. Powers
Colonel Jewell
Gross
Allareno
W. Miler
Feerles
Lass
E. Dugan
Miss Billie
J. Hunter
Sugar Maid
W. Miller
ASCOT
Creston
C. Koerner
Don Domo
Preston
Stosel
McDaniel
Bonnie Reg
Elméale
Brussel
Morendo
D. Boland
Brien plans early shipment for Burns handicap winner Kercheval
R C Brien owner of Kercheval winner of the Burns handicap has returned from San Francisco where he went to see the big race He stated that the colt will be shipped east in about two weeks to be prepared for engagements on metropolitan tracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
R. C. Brien
San Francisco
Fred Parent Balks at Red Sox Contract Talks
Boston fans learned of a hold up as shortstop Fred Parent refused to sign for the season unless given a substantial salary increase. He also demands a three year contract after Treasurer Hugh McBreen, returning from Maine, reported the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Hugh McBreen
Americans
Fred Parent
Parent
Mathewson Signs 1907 Giants Contract
Special to The Sun reports Christy Mathewson has been signed to a 1907 contract with the New York Giants for more than a month, though neither club nor player had announced the deal.
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Christy Mathewson
Giants
Hotel English Tailoring and Pressing Parlor Opens All Night
Kingston’s parlor offers 014 whisky specialty while customers are served overnight. Goods called for and delivered with overnight work. Main 347 listed for contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotel English Tailoring and Pressing
Kingston
Bowling highs and league standings at Pastime Alleys
Scearce of the Kahns posted the high individual score with 51 Thursday night in the Commercial league. Holtman of the Wassons was second with 220. The Kahns, leaders, lost two to the Wassons and the Bliss-Swains, three to the Taylors. The Whens took two from Mme Ayres at Pastime Alleys.
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Scearce
Kahns
Holtman
Wassons
Bliss-Swains
Taylors
Whens
Mme Ayres
Secures
M Quris
Sy MeLaniel
Chitson
Watson
Lot Hollman
Ashley Oma Hole
Neibergall Pererae
Peeesas
Armstrong
Turner Alleys Ayres
W. McCarty Beeedaves
J. McCarty
Cobler
Sun John
Tayiors Smiths
Burka
Shelley
WEBER
Y. M
Kirkhoff
McCabes
MecCabes
Capitals
Waynes
Shermans
Washington Alleys
Birkhoff
Eae Bette Nenesees
McCaslin Baasenee Mears
Weher Pee
Pew
Ynat Steinte
al Gibson
Ohergfeld
Gruner
Ee Merced
F. Stritt
J. Stritt
Shermans Bosle
Warnes
de Shermans
Umpires Rule the Field in Baseball’s Diamond Law
The article recalls Ben Johnson and the rise of supreme umpires in American baseball, detailing Silk O’Loughlin and Tom Connolly enforcing strict calls in Baltimore and Cleveland. It highlights conflicts with McGraw and Howell, the crowd's outrage, and the shift toward home-umpire independence and sportsmanship.
Columbias fall to W Nationals in Indianapolis league
The Columbias and the W Nationals of the Indianapolis league met Thursday night with the Columbias losing four games. Bassfield of the Nationals led scoring with 24. In the Elks' League Berner of the Plates top scored with 2% in the series. The Bretzels beat MM team in the Hikes league two games to one. scores listed.
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Bassfield
Nationals
Berner
Bretzele
Bretzels
John Splan Buys Mobel in Private Sale
Lexington news reports L V Harkness sold the noted race horse and sire Mobel to Steiner and Maler of Lima Ohio for about 10000 dollars. John Splan of Lexington negotiated the deal as Harkness is in Europe. Mobel once won the Horse Review Futurity defeating Major Delmar and will head a new breeding establishment.
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Lexington
L. V Harkness
Steiner & Maler
Lima
Mobel
Moko
Red Wilkes
Mr. Harkness
Europe
John Splan
Major Delmar
America
Notice of Appointment of Estate Administrators
Allan P. Vestal qualifie d as administrator of Margaret Meyer estate in Marion County Indiana deceased. Flora Wachstettee named administrator with will annexed of Louise Vieweg estate in Marion County Indiana deceased. Both estates described as solvent or served by the appointed administrators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Meyer
Marion County
Indiana
Allan P. Vestal
Louise Vieweg
Flora L. Wachstettee
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A. Magnates
A. A. Grounds
Mr. Levinson
Kins
Levinton
British Press
BILLY_KROLAN
Bannnag Nelson
Tlers
M. C
the Sun
Norman Selby
Nd) McCoy
Sportlettes
White Sox
Carlisle
Ralph Rose
California
Jim Jeffries
Los Angeles
Larned and
Clothier
New York Block Exchange
Hueston
Dawson
New Orleans
Chicago
Lake Front
Griffith
Cantillon
Princeton Tigers
Champs
Cubs
Herrmann
Cize Him—Herrmann
Radtke I
Jamaica
Tommy
Waddell
Tommy Waddell
Los
Mancock
Bowers Exons Deory
San
John Morrison
ITAL
Ian Boxer
Ark
Benny
John
Arari
Fred Parent Balks
Anderson High Man
University League
Anderson
Tuxedos
Seorces
Kingsbery
Thompson
Wright En
Tenncy
Eccvscverass
Cottom Naccewenecas Wesnsseenenee
A. Prange
Ie. Prange
Blackford Peery Senet Ens Peenensee
Pope-Waverleys
Ted Towe
A. Clem
H. Ostermeyer
Duinmeyer
Cees
Ban Johnson
Pulliam
O'Loughlin
Ben Johnson
Pheor
National League
Big Ren
Baltimore
Johnson
Shit Olourhim
Alimore
Jims
Aseyv
Silk
Howell
McGraw
Kelly
Oloenaghlin
Columbias
W Nationals
Columbia Alleys
Knox
Sammtenaee
Cscsseee Eens
Meier
Baker
Cccsevaareeses
Ette
Mueller Wroparets
Ccsceerene
Ccccserene Epereseensees
H. Griffith
Eanseeecces
Kahlo
Havelick
Gochel
Conseeeaves Geeee
Ingersoll
Eee
Seeteats Aeenerwanes
Newlin Ener Ees Beseevae
Nieman
Beet
Resner
Asaeree
Coffin
Martin
Wennteuneerese
Bieler
Sensezseuncapecs
Huder
Penn
Wealington
Boquet Cigar
10C Cigar Co
W. Kriel
James Somerville
Marion Circuit Court
Emily C. Somerville
Circuit Court
Chambers, Pickens, Moores & Davidson
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