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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1907

Page

7

Draw Ends Morgan Fitzpatrick Williams Bout in Auditorium

In a fast crowd filled night at the Auditorium Freddie Cule of Indianapolis and George Williams of Chicago fought to a draw after ten rounds. Cole and Williams traded dominance with both men scoring and bleeding, while Fitzpatrick's overweighted display against Morgan Fitzpatrick was ruled a draw and drew calls for a rematch. Cooley defeated Sam Moss in two rounds as Bartley and Gregg watched from ringside.

Freddie Cule Indianapolis George Williams Chicago Willams Bret Cole Ryan Sata Ike Williams Fitzpatrick Morgan Fitz Stern Referes Peoria Fort Wayne Jimmy Cooley Sam Moss Boston Cooley Mike Bartley Joe Gregg

Bowling high score leads Independent league night

Wallace of the Oregons rolled 254 to top Wednesday’s Independent Bowling night. Schmidt of the Capitals was second with 2 in a Chicago-typo error, Rickert of the Manhattans placed third with 200. The Reliance beat the Centrals, Royals fell to Capital Cities, and several teams tied including the Oregons and Blue Ribbons as standings update from Columbia Alleys.

Wallace Oregons Schmidt Capitals Rickert Manhattans Reliance Centrals Royals Deweys Columbia Manhattans Goodwin Ane Meier Art Rt Endslow . Boweresen Dickey Baker Eee Azeete Jeyd Dewevra B. Boyle Loubert Senneweeseee Rose Ener Enneenee Turner Aleays Cim Capital Citys Seans Eater Snee Brooke Borgerine R. Churchman Ius Sverseese Hartwick Renworth Hendrickson Johantges I. Petersen Bette Naeen Sgr Metcalf Hoffman Woellesen Wa Rarz Vesper Thaa Kehrein Hdwean Rene Tha Royals Saree Stockman Rabess Wallace Nv Deere Eeeene Deena Eee Mueller Hidy Aabereaee Eereeas Ees Meyer Chen Cetereeee Dunbar Pesse Warntedee Taylor Veweee Michaels Danvecencerenn Kleinsrenee Maisell Onsee C. Rinneese Wechsler Wiere Bailey Case Perenne Chandler Miller Rathbone Wycott Cc. Resener Lq Rinne Eee Jefferis Eeeen E. Resener EE. Brinkmeyer Ccoesses Ee Peeperesees Michel Pease Ss Ee Aes Gwis Griffin Goorey Shea Veeree Deere Been Eere Etteees Gibson Newman Wanes Bate Fy Carson Reese Ewes D. Connor Aes Gale Aeneas Oe Io Gay I J. Comnot O’connor Neee Oa T. Cairson Maloney Cosgreve Ee Moran Pheeeseas

O Connor Makes High

Charlies O Connor of the Crows achieves a high mark noted in local sports briefs with limited readable context. The fragment confirms O Connor’s involvement with the Crows but lacks full event details.

Charlies O'Connor The Crows

Draw at Baltimore Ends in Hard Round Between Burns and Stein

Soldier Burns of Baltimore and Kid Stein of Philadelphia boxed to a hard round draw at the Nonpareil Athletic club Highlandtown. Judges Mike Regan and Joe Wirt awarded the draw with popular approval. Referee Al Murray oversaw the bout.

the Sun Baltimore Soldier Burns Kid Stein Philadelphia Highlandtown Mike Regan Joe Wirt al McMurray

Big Sport Feature For Sun's Pages

The Sun announces a new series of boxing excerpts by Jack O'Brien to appear Friday. The installments promise realism, depicting the fighter's thoughts and the dash of Shaw and London in a vivid sports literature piece.

Sun the Sun Jack O'Brien O’brien Bernard Shaw Cashiell Byron Jack London O'Brien Jack

Signals Shape Umpiring as Fans Demand Clarity in Baseball

Fans request clear calls this season prompting American and other leagues to adopt new signals. Umpires, led by Ban Johnson’s associate Silk O Loughlin, demonstrate the raised right hand for a strike and the absence of raise for a ball, with the illustration showing a strike call and a foul indication.

Silk” O'Loughlin Ban Johnson

Sharkey Plans Return to Ireland for New Heavyweight Clash

Tom Sharkey says he will travel to Ireland this summer to find a heavy weight capable of beating all comers. He criticizes current contenders such as O’Brien Burns and Squires, promises to bring back a fighter who can defeat them, and claims a large purse awaits a live heavyweight ready to fight. He mentions his brother Jack as a potential recruit and envisions bringing a strong fighter back to New York to challenge the heavies.

Tom Benny Sharkey Ireland O'Brien Burns Squires Jeff Philadelphia New York Jack Johnny

Sports Chips and Sidelights from the Season

Joe Gans remains in the has been class as far as money matters. Germany plans a new auto race this fall. Harry Payne Whitney may take a Yankee polo team to England for the American cup. Battling Nelson eyes easy money in England preparing to fight Johnny Summers for a 35260 purse. Detroit laments Cleveland high salaries while Larry Lajoie stands out with a big wage. Australian rugby eyes a fall US visit. Coe claims a new world record with an eight pound shot of 6 feet 1 1/2 inches.

Joe Gans Harry Payne Whitney England Battling Nelson Johnny Summers National Sporting Club W. W. Coe

Palmer Stakes Ring Clash With Jack O'Brien

English heavyweight Palmer arrives in New York eager to fight Jack O'Brien or any top contender. At 28, he weighs 170 pounds, trains hard, and claims he can beat O'Brien after meeting him in training. He denounces Gunner Moir as a poor champion and hints at past betting he lost.

Palmer Jack O’brien Hotel Metropole Jack O'Brien O’brien O'Brien Ireland Gunner” Moir

Mollie Montrose Dominates Bennings Juvenile Scene

In New Orleans on February 28, Mollie Montrose emerged as the top two year old filly, defeating Notasulga and attracting attention from eastern trainers. Jockey Garner extended his lead with 67 wins, aiming to match last winter’s record as Nicol trails with 46. Burlew and ONeill lead owners with 23,040 dollars, ahead of Ed Corrigan’s stable.

New Orleans Bennings Mollie Montrose Schrieber HE. M. Fry Fry Nashville Aqueduct Notasulga Garner Nicol Hennessy Mountain Burlew & O'Neill Ed. Corrigan

The Race Winners at Hot Springs and Oakland Meet

The list shows multiple race winners across venues Hot Springs and Oakland with odds and connections. Grenade and Refined lead the Hot Springs event while Albia and Pal headline Oakland, followed by other entrants such as Belden Miss Affable and Ida May with varied odds.

Grenade Garner Beckman Bertimount Lioya J. Swain Belden Dearborn C. H. Shilling Bilac eSuccesser Kone Bendigo Oakland

Trade Sends Buelow To St Louis For O'Brien

The Cleveland and St Louis American league teams completed a deal sending catcher Buelow from Cleveland to St Louis in exchange for second baseman O'Brien. O'Brien will serve as understudy to manager Lajoie for the season. Cleveland has long sought a versatile second baseman to back up Lajoie, with past utility players Kahl and Barbeau no longer in that role.

Cleveland St. Louis Buelow The Clevelands O'Brien Hedges McAleer Lajoie Perring Omaha Kahl and Barbeau

Ethel Check Wins St Valentine Match Play Title

In Pinehurst North Carolina on February 28 Ethel Check of East Orange New Jersey defeated Mrs T E Young of Cleveland Ohio five up with three to play in the final of the St Valentine match play for women. Mrs P H Fuenergan of Cleveland who won the qualification gold medal fell to Mrs Young in the semifinal by one down.

The Sun Pinehurst N. C St. Valentine Iss Ethel Check East Orange N. J T. E. Young Cleveland P. H. Fuenergan Young

Free Books Offer From Dr D M Bye Advertised

A notice urges readers to write to Dr D M Bye for free books and warns against imitators. It provides the address 316 N Illinois St Indianapolis Ind and cautions recipients to contact the originator directly.

D. M. Bye Illinois Indianapolis Ind

Chesbro Quits Baseball For Year On Remarkable Decision

New York February 2 Griff Chesbro announces his plan to quit baseball for the year. Boss Clario Griffith seeks to persuade the pitcher to continue with the team and work toward regaining form. Chesbro cites past failures and desires time off before returning to play. No salary issue is involved. the decision rests on his belief he cannot deliver peak performance.

The Sun New York Clario Griffith Jack Chesbro Griff Chesbro Jack Griffiths Frank Farrell

Anson Gave the Odds and Yet Lost His Bet

In a past game between Anson and Buck Ewing a playful bet led to a wild exchange. Ewing aimed to hit through Anson as he stood at short, taunting him with a boast before slamming the ball toward Anson who fumbled attempts to field. The scene ended with Ewing advancing to second base as Anson threw away the play in frustration.

Anson Buck” Ewing Chicago Ewing Anse

Pittsburg Pirates Poised for Strong Batting Ahead of Pennant Race

Early baseball analyses claim Pittsburg leads the league in hitting with a .303 nine man lineup last year. With players like Clark Anderson Wagner Leach and Storke expected to perform, Pittsburg may outslug New York and Chicago and challenge for the pennant this season.

Pittsburg Clark Anderson Wagner Leach Storke New York Chicago

Browns Trade Rickey for Yeager in Big League Swap

President Hedges of the Browns wired from New York that he traded Branch Rickey for Joe Yeager of the New York Americans. Rickey, a promising catcher, joined St. Louis last season and showed a strong spring start before illness and a late-season comeback. He is a slashing hitter with prospects as a high class batter and has never played on Sundays due to religious scruples.

Ed Branch Rickey Browns Joe Yeager New York Americans Rickey St. Louis New York

Glass Track Meet at Shortridge March 15

Arrangements are made to stage the Inter- Class track meet March 15 in the Shortridge High School gymnasium. Four classes compete in sprint and field events with a four man relay of three laps per runner. Coaches Ralph Carter and Otto Wurl lead the effort.

Shortridge High School Ralph Carter Otto Wurl Shortridge

Hulswitt Heads to West Baden for Senators Camp

Columbus February 28. Manager Clymer aims for a full Senators squad for the next AA race. Shortstop Hulswitt plans to travel next week to West Baden Indiana to prepare and stay until team drills resume at Neil Park in March.

Hulswitt West Baden Indiana Neil Park

Horses Shipped to Lexington for Heintz and Partners

J Davidson of Pittsburg sent Rosemont the snow horse by Montrose dam to Ouward to Heintz of Pittsburg and a team of coach horses in the same car. Wilson of Faris sold Actresse the trotting mare to W A Campbell agent for Oliver Batley of Peoria Ill. The rest notes cover chess trophies and budding bowling plans amid scattered sports and baseball trade chatter.

Sun Lexington J. B. Davidson Pittsburg Rosemont Montrose Ouward H Heintz J. Ss. Wilson Faris W. A. Campbell Oliver Y. Batley Peoria Mara Axtell Consideration Privates

Notre Dame Baseball Schedule Revealed for Season

South Bend reports Notre Dame has announced its schedule of baseball games for the upcoming season. The list includes dates and opponents as part of the official release from the university.

South Bend Ind Notre Dame

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