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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1907
Page
7
Reports say President Watkins and minority stockholders plan to sell his holdings and place ownership with Indianapolis businessmen. Watkins may remain as chief pilot for up to a year while a transfer is arranged, and he could sell if he can act as manager during the transition.
Special to The Sun reports a fire discovered in M. M. Awlrex's poolroom in Goshen Indiana on February 14. The blaze was caught in time and is linked to a citywide moral crusade against pool halls. Proponents argue pool rooms attract youths while opponents defend proprietors who enforce age limits.
Jack Gorman and Henry Gardner meet in a six round preliminary to the Littie Bartley bout before the St. Joe Athletic club in Fort Wayne on ted 21. Joe Gans and Adam Ryan will stage a six round exhibition the same evening.
A exchange on the sporting page features Sam Young promising a match at 140 pounds against boxer Jack Morgan, who claims a 140-pound limit. The interview hints at Kid Nolling's prominence and regional popularity, with unverified plans to publish the challenge.
Manual defeats Shortridge 28 to 4 in a clean game with limited spectacular plays. Nutt and Sharp led Manual with key scores, while two regular Shortridge players were sidelined. The curtain-raiser saw Manual seconds win 3 to 2.
An Indianapolis letter from manager Watkins to attorney A. Q. Jones outlines upcoming acquisitions for the Hoosier club. He praises two major league stars likely to join, with one infielder described as a fast star whose name will be a sensation. The plan includes a top pitcher and an infielder, with deals reportedly close. Watkins will arrive Feb. 19 to establish headquarters and push baseball operations. He hints at Coulter’s return to form, notes Brigus’s potential, and mentions talks with Lajoie for Thielman’s return. Carr will travel to Indianapolis next week to finalize playing details, staying through player reporting time.
Cincinnati magnate Garry Herrmann and incumbent Robt H Bryson clash for the American Bowling Congress presidency. Cincinnati backs Herrmann with city endorsements and extra prizes for 1908 events, while St Paul is a strong rival. Decision comes at the annual meeting in St Louis March 16 to 27.
Howard E. Fletcher was hired as secretary for the Indianapolis Reserves for the coming season. Fletcher has played on top city and state teams and will manage the club’s business. Manager Reinhardt signed three players recommended by Fletcher Bud Dauss: outfielder James Scanlan, infielder John Fiddick, pitcher. Louis Barbour, Vincennes shortstop, left for Holyoke Massachusetts. The Reserves plan to field strong independent teams from Ohio Indiana and Illinois this season.
Philadelphia report recalls Mrs Hagan and her daughter Sadie Hogan defending their home at 2812 Locusist Street from a negro burglar. Mrs Hogan knocked the intruder with a brutal sequence of punches while Elizabeth Hagan alerted police who arrested him. Mrs Hogan sustained bruises but Sadie remained unscathed.
In an Indianapolis league match the Marions and Imperials split three games each. Turners won two straight sets, posting 1041 in the second game and 1018 in the first. Schmidt and Nillus of the Turners tied for high individual with 238 and 234 average 234. Fox and Talbott led the Imperials with 244 and 25 per game respectively.
Chicago wins push at American Automobile Association meeting to start the Glidden cup tour in Chicago or a westward city. Route would pass through Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Pennsylvania ending in Washington with a possible Shenandoah valley leg to Norfolk for Jamestown expo. Committee also backs a federal motor vehicle registration bill.
The house approved a 1280 dollar appropriation for Joseph Raible of Indianapolis, an old Civil War veteran who lost an arm. Selected to aid a salute for returning soldiers, his misfired cannon caused the incident. The bill, initially 5500 dollars, was reduced on amendment amid debate over allegations of financial interest by Sutton.
Sanitarium offers private, in home safe treatment for drug and liquor habits. Emphasizes strict privacy and no home treatments. Free information is available by request for those seeking help, including women.
Kenosha Wisconsin February 16 Edward Collier once a professional bicycle rider was arrested Friday on charges of killing William Dreyes an elderly man found dead along the Racine Kenosha road July 24 crushed beneath an automobile wheel authorities allege the driver collided with the victim as he walked Dreyes from St Charles Indiana had died at the scene and his body was discovered along the highway after sunrise authorities say the suspect faces murder charges pending further investigation
Stockman led the Eli Lilly league games Friday night with 20 points. Auschaupt of the Bromos was second with 202 and Latham of the Succus third with 200. The Succus defeated the Bromos twice while the Diamonds beat the Cocas three times.
Jack Morgan a welterweight boxer led Mitchell Athletic club bowlers on Friday night at City Club alleys winning high score 175. The boxing club league saw welterweights push featherweights for lead while heavyweights faltered and lightweights won two games.
In Milwaukee on Friday night at the Milwaukee Boxing Club, Kid Murphy and Young Fitzgerald fought a one round draw. The decision was close with some observers favoring Murphy, who knocked Fitzgerald down in the first round.
Lexington Kentucky February 16 Special to The Sun J E Madden of Lexington has three training strings for the east this year. Three year olds at Hamburg Place near the city, a string of 20 two year olds at Benning, and a large stable at Little Rock Arkansas under C P Patterson with Dandelion Tangle Salvidere and seven two year olds. Madden will begin racing operations this year at Benning following his usual custom.
Fortville boxer Clark prepared to meet Mayfield in a ten round fight at Greenfield on February 17. The card lists Clark as the local entrant, highlighting the Fortville connection.
The Y M C A indoor track meet in Tomlinson hall on March 3 could renew athletic harmony between Purdue Indiana and other colleges. Indiana will field a full team while Purdue, not officially represented, will send several individuals. Wabash and Shortridge Manual teams are expected with many top Indiana stars and former standout athletes set to compete.
Wabash beat Illinois university 60 to 13 as teamwork overwhelmed the visitors. First half closed 39 to 3. Freeman led with six field goals followed by Sprow and Wicks. Wabash tallies included four fouls by Illinois and a dominant home performance under referee Dorste.
Terre Haute Indiana February 16 The Yrotting association will send a rep to the Great Western circuit meeting in Chicago on Monday to secure dates for the season preferably the opening week in July The return of the famed world record track in harness racing follows a years long absence while the venue cleared a debt built during prior record runs PURO DISTILLED WATER New phone 2177 Main 778 Wire gas packages 40 cents 12 half zal bottles 60 cents
Dr Carter offers cure for nervous blood skin and other chronic diseases at 9 N Meridian St room 1. Reliable specialist advertises treatment and location.
A sale notice claims cancer and tumor can be permanently cured through a combination of oils. It urges readers to write the originator for free books and warns of imitators. Address Dr. D. M. Bye, 316 N. Y Wnots St, Indianapolis, Ind. Celery Vesce is described as harmless.
Secretary Sweeney writes to A B C president Robert H. Bryson about entries for the 1907 bowling tournament. He cites careful calculations and expects at least 300 teams, with a possible exceedance if current indications hold. The closing date is a month away and new entries arrive by mail.
Millard Sanders, trainer at Sterling Holt farm, sent 16 Dillon colts to Memphis to work on southern tracks while Indiana stays cold. Sanders will join them Sunday. wariness due to last fall’s accident kept him from winter attention. Colts include Mary Dillon, Lottie Dillon, Kate Dillogy, Carrie Dillon, Sunny South, Ruth Dillon, Adoo Dillon, Alartha Dion, Senator Dillon, Sadie Dillon, Harry Dillon, Viola Dillon, Ida Dillon, Evaline Dillon, Emma Dillon, Edith Dillon among others.
Lexington Kentucky February 16 On the final day of the Kentucky Sales company trotters sale two head sold for a total of 20695 dollars averaging 25 dollars per head. The previous day 50 head were consigned by J K Hagein owner of Elmendorf stock farm.
Pat McAndrews, manager of Keokuk Indiana State league, has signed to play third base with Terre Haute in Terre Haute Indiana.
Mrs Helen Gaugar of Lafayette will give an address in the house of representatives Monday evening on Woman's Suffrage. Delegations from Kokomo and Greencastle are expected, and the women of Indianapolis are urged to attend.
In Richmond Indiana on February 15 two men affected by the grip were confined. John Hart was placed in a sanitarium and Jonas Carter, who threatened relatives, jailed. Dr M B Ballard, veteran druggist and Civil War veteran, died yesterday.
New York February 16 The Standard Oil Company announces a quarterly dividend of 3 percent per share. John D Rockefeller receives 6,000,000 as his share.
Battle between Cincinnati and Paul for 1908 tourney grows heated as entrants arrive in St. Louis. Officials weigh honor for either Bry4 or Herrmann amid decisive contention.
St Louis hosts the national scope 1997 bowling convention and tournament set for March 16 to 33. Cities like Cincinnati and St Paul push hard, backed by business leaders and committees, to secure the honor. Entry estimates rise, with Detroit Indianapolis and Louisville among cities sending teams, while St Paul predicts 12 to 15 five man entrants and Cincinnati up to 30 to 40. Committee work proceeds, bids for remodeling contracts advance, and a 100 member reception and information bureau are planned at Union Station to guide visiting bowlers. President Otto Stiftsta asserts eastern bowlers show strong enthusiasm, with four teams expected from Washington and varying interest from New York.
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