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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1908

Page

6

War Balloons and Baseball Battles Stop in Peaceful Accord

A. A. leaders, long at odds with President Watkins, concede no war, saying finances fail to fund a major fight. The National commission rejects Cantillon messenger O'Brien's Chicago invasion plan, endorsing limited rosters and 20 players on the major league list to aid minors.

Watkins American Association Indianapolis A. A National Commission O’brien Cantillon Chicago anti-Watkins A.A Cincinnati Bush Detroit National Association

MOGGELLER THE STRONG MAN WRESTLER AT EMPIRE

Wrestler Chris Mosgeller, formerly a heavyweight lifter, appears as a strong man at the Empire this week. He aims to gain weight to join the top heavyweight class and uses Gotch’s toe hold in matches. Klank participated in the same program, watching Mosgeller perform feats of strength.

Chris Mosgeller the Empire Mosgeiler Mosgeller

Digk Groker Backing Roche Against Burns

London dispatch reports Sommy Burns unlikely to return to America until spring. Burns plans bouts against Jack Mer of Newcastle and Jem Roche of Dublin before sailing. Roche is backed by Richard Croker with Burns to fight Roche for a $2,500 side bet. potential Roche vs Palmer 20 rounds scheduled Feb. 10 and a St Patrick's Day rematch.

London Sommy Burns Ameria Erica Jackmer Newcastle Jem Roche Dublin United Esms Palmer Herland Roche St. Patrick’s Richard Croker Simeader Burns Pal- Roche

Dixon's Own Success HG Greatest Enemy

George Dixon, famed featherweight known as the Spy from Boston, died at Bellevue hospital in New York at 1 PM. Born in Nova Scotia on July 29, 1870, Dixon rose to fame, fought key bouts including a long draw with Cal McCarty, defeated Nunie Wallace in London, and beat McCarty again in Troy. His decline followed a 1900 loss to Terry McGovern, and he died solitary with no family, his body later claimed by Mike Neumann for burial.

George Dixon Bellevue Hospital Dame Fortune Dixon Nova Scotia Lttle Dixon Boston John L. Sullivan Massachusetts Bosson Sports Cal McCarty London Nunie Wallace McCarty Troy N.Y Terry McGovern New York Abe Attell Young Corbett Harlem M. A. Harrison W. Forty First St Mike Neumann Longacre A. C

Rational Board 10 Straighten Affair in Minor Leagues

Cleveland Jan 7 The arbitration board of the National Association of Minor Leagues opens amid concern over the Ohio and Pennsylvania league muddle If O P breaks the Interstate Central and FPOM will join the fray Canton Zanesville Canton Zanesville mix up concerns Center around Dayton president Wolfe says no vote on Canton drop or Zanesville admission has yet been taken and will take time to decide.

Cleveland, CO National Association of Minor Leagues Ohio Pennsylvania Mansfield Newark Marion Lancaster Canton Zanesville Carson Central

Champion Gues Start Training On March 1

The world's champions will leave Chicago for West Baden Indiana on March 3 and stay ten days. They will then play in Vicksburg Mississippi from March 15 to 24, with a series of games across Montgomery Atlanta Chattanooga Birmingham Memphis Evansville Terre Haute Port Wayne Indianapolis and Dayton through mid April.

Chicago West Baden Ind The Springs Vicksburg Miss Montgomery Ala Atlanta Chattanooga Tenn Toledo Birmingham

Elect Delegates to ABC Congress From City Bowling Group

A meeting of the City Bowling association is expected Sunday at the Marion club to elect Indianapolis delegates to the American Bowling Congress in Cincinnati next month. Secretary Bryson announced the likely call by President Buddenbaum. Five delegates will represent Indianapolis, with Buddenbaum voting as an ABC executive committee member.

City Bowling Association Marion Club American Bowling Congress Cincinnati Bryson Buddenbaum Indianapolis A B. C Empgress

Toledo Receives Player Quinn From Pottsville

Cincinnati January 7 report states J. J. Quinn of Pottsville Pennsylvania signed by Philadelphia as Jack Picasa has been awarded to Toledo by the National Commission. He rightfully belonged to the Mud Hens.

Cincinnati J. J. Quinn Pottsville Philadelphia Jack Picasa Toledo National Commission Mud Hens

Cutler Beats Hoppe in First 18-1 Billiard Match

Albert Cutler of Boston defeated Willie Hoppe of Philadelphia in the opening game point 18-1 billiard match, securing a decisive early victory in the night’s contest.

Philadelphia Albert Cutler Boston Willie Hoppe

Wallace Leads Kahns With High Scores In League Night

Wallace of the Kahns rolled 203 and 236 to top the Manu facturers' league Monday night. Bomb of the American Cans followed with 204 and 224, Létsinger of the Premiers had 217. Atlas five dropped out. vacancy being filled by league secretary K O Manchester.

Wallace Kahns Bomb Létsinger Atlas K. O. Manchester Parrys Pope-Waverleys National Autos Centurys Laycocks Jenneys Columbia Alleys Century Whitcomb Conway Peters McCullough Johnson Fox Whamacher National Auto Manchester Remler Newby Ee Clary Aecenes Turner Alleys Griffith Sapere Byers Ease Davie Applegate Ee Setae J. Byers Eseravsiee Richert Ee Stahthuth Scheben Letsinger Bebinger Bette Ateeaee Crurdetl Tucker Johnson Mariod Alley Peewee Culver Ashley Pamveree Ates Pires Wallace Weeues Cccsnre Vseeeeveerense Atlas Williams Teeteweneas Val Stowell Abeeweres C.sesseaseees Laycock McWintridge

Tuesday Schedules in Local Bowling Leagues

In Commercial League Marion alleys hosts Central Unions with Browns facing Water Company and Capital Nationals. Turner alleys features Marotti against Fletchers and Kingans versus Liebers. Columbia alleys sees Lilly Stalnakers versus Indiana Nationals. German House League matches Bears versus Bulls and Abe Martins versus Chestnuts. Y M S League has McCabes versus Waynes.

Marion Central Unions Browns Water Company Capital Nationals Turner Alleys Marotti Fletchers Kingans Liebers Columbia Alleys Lilly Stalnakers Indiana Nationals Bears Bulls Abe Martins Chestnuts

Piles cured in 6 to 14 days with PAZO Ointment

PAZO Ointment guarantees cure for itching bleeding or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days or money back. Sold for 60 cents.

Watkins Declares Spitball Ban Aims to End It This Season

President Watkins says the spitball must be removed from baseball as pitchers face potential laws. Chesbro quits the delivery, predicting harm to arms. Ewing Howell Mullin also plan to abandon the pitch. Some players like Wattie may still allow it if wins come. Indianapolis pitchers rely less on it.

Watkins Jack Chesbro Chesbro Bob Ewing Cincinnati

Miss Dvorack Wins Flag in Skating Race at Auditorium

Adelaide D Vorack nicknamed The Racing Queen easily faced Robins and Robinson in a half mile at the Auditorium on a fast track. Robins won in 1 50 while D Vorack impressed with tricks and fancy skating. Clem Walton and Fred Deitz are set to skate against her Tuesday night.

Adelaide D'Vorack Audi Torium Miss D'Vorack Robins and Robinson Clem Walton Fred Deitz

Biz Mackey and Chloe Mansperger wed in Findlay

Bantamweight boxer Biz Mackey married Miss Chloe Mansperger in Findlay Ohio last night. The couple plans to live in Cleveland.

Centrals Triumph Over Local Team In Rushville Clash

Centrals of Indianapolis defeated the local squad in Rushville last night by a decisive 8 to 7 score.

Centrals Indianapolis Rushville

Leaders, Miners, Trimmers triumph in Retail Coal league action

In Monday play resuming after the holiday break the Miners and Trimmers each won three games against Breakers and Crushers. The Leaders took two from the Holsters led by Fuehring who posted the high mark at Pastime Alleys.

Retail Coal League Miners and Trimmers Breakers Crushers Fuehring

Exhibition Dates Touted For Indianapolis Team Past Show Stages

President Watkins of the Indianapolis team announced a spring exhibition schedule at Washington park. April 2 3 4 Boston Americans April 6 7 Washington April 8 Detroit April 3 10 Cleveland April 11 Cubs world champions April 13 14 tentative April 16 opening AA season. Vets Yoni gangs to open. Lajoie’s Napoleons to visit for two games. Three-I and Central league clubs seek games. training camp begins March 23 with week at Washington park.

Watkins Indianapolis Washington Park Indiana Vets Yonigans Boston Americans Jin McGuire Washington Detroit Lajoie Cleveland Napoleons Cubs Battery French Lick Springs

Nusbaum Keeps Immaculate Record In Billiards

Nusbaum continues his perfect record in the billiard tourney at the Board of Trade parlors by defeating Gant 200 to 139. He narrowly escaped, needing 17 and 18 in his final two innings to seal the win. Tuesday night will feature Buskirk and Landis.

Nusbaum Board of Trade Gant Buskirk Landis

Gannon Fight Called Off In Philadelphia Card

Amby Mc Garry failed to appear for his scheduled bout with Mickey Gannon of Pittsburg. Instead Phil Griffin of Philadelphia fought Jack Britton of Chicago, with Britton staggering Griffin in round one before both relaxed and Britton did most of the work.

Philadelphia Amby McGarry Mickey Gannon Pittsburg Phil Griffin Jack Britton Chicago Britton Griffin Jack

Moran Faces Footlights as Moran Plans 10 Week Theatrical Run

San Francisco report says Owen Moran will go east for a 10 weeks theatrical engagement. Abe Attell considers a Neil Attell bout while Moran eyes Delmont in Boston and O'Toole in Philadelphia. Moran’s party heads east with Charley Hervey and Alf Wicks, after Moran is gifted a $250 scarf by English admirers.

W. W. Naughton San Francisco Jan. T Owen Moran Abe Attell Neil-Attell Abe Frankin Reliance Club Oakland Neil Attell Alex Greggoning Alex Moran Arts Aba Delmont Boston O'Toole Philadelphia Charley Hervey Alf Wicks East

Champion Sutton defeats Schaef in St Louis billiards match

In St Louis on January 7, Champion George Sutton defeated Jake Schaef to 200 in a billiards match. The event drew local enthusiasts as Sutton claimed the win in a tightly contested game with rising talent Schaef.

ST. Louis George Sutton Jake Schaef

WINNER S SELECTIONS AT PARK TRACK RACES

The document lists horses and riders across six races at Park Track with entries for each event. Notable names include Charlie Huly Masa Mrs Sewell George Constantia Mazzonia Tres Joli Capes Tinker A Muller Franklyn Keep Moving Ban Ridge Geo If White Brakespear Mortiber Ace High Ivenhoe. Fred Titus predicts an eight and possibly a four in the water for Old Nassau and celery Wesce touted for nerves. Local ads list Wulschner's Philippines Native Herbs and dental and furnace suppliers.

Crry Park Charlie Huly Masa Mrs.Sewell George Constantia Mazzonia Tres Joli Capes Tinker A Muller Franklyn Keep Moving Ban Ridge Geo. If White Brakespear Mortiber Ace High Ivenhoe

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