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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1907

Page

7

Hoosier Carr Only fined by American Association

President Joseph O'Brien fined Charley Carr fifty dollars for jumping into the stands and assaulting Attorney M L Clawson after an alleged insult. The Hoosier manager was the sole fined player among the Indiana club as punishments spread across the league. The Millers faced substantial penalties totaling five hundred eighty five dollars and forfeited two games.

Joseph O’brien American Association Charley Carr O'Brien Carr M. L. Clawson Clawson O’brien Indianapolis Milwaukee Columbus

Race results from Los Angeles and nearby tracks

Race results across Los Angeles San Francisco and New Orleans feature multiple stakes and selling races. Notable finishes include Round Dance at Los Angeles in 1:16 with 20 to 1 odds, Bucceed at 3 to 2 in Futurity course, and Uncle Henry in a 1:50 mile and 50 yards. San Francisco highlights include Coco at 3 to 1 in 1:11 3-5 and Nonie Lucille in Futurity with 393-5 time. New Orleans listing shows John ePiers at 17 to 1 in 1:09 for 5 1/4 furlongs and Tudor posting 1:28 1-5 for 7 furlongs. Boloman was disqualified after finishing first in a New Orleans mile race.

Los Angeles Boland Virginia Lorraine Susannah Diley Allerton Col Bvanston Dingdong Fisher Uncle Henry Mary B. Clark Brooks Course J. F. Donohua Dusty Miller Arimo Bullman Judge Nelson Jack Kercheville D. Riley la Chanta Lone Hand San Francisco Coco McIntyre la True Letitia Blanche C Andy Anna’ Karenina Pello Nonie Lucille Batidor Dr. Sherman Hector Mary F Ocean Shore Andrew Mack Horner Neptunus Sea Lad Fulletta Graham Mandator Boloman New Orleans John ePiers J.shea Lazaron Donma Ralbert Beavel G. Swain Tudor Eetour Tales Husingo

Boxing Hook and Cross Practice on the Bag

The guide teaches hook punches with proper stance and pivot footwork. It explains left and right hooks, weight transfer, and bag rebound timing, followed by back-handed cross-arm blows to coordinate arms, body, and feet.

Victory for Organized Baseball Admits Tristate League

Charley Carr represents Indianapolis at the New York meeting as the Tristate league becomes a full member of the National agreement. President Powers hails the vote as a major triumph, noting it confirms organized baseball’s long run of supremacy. Delegates from the American association include Bryce Quinn O'Brien Tebeau Clymer Armour Carr Ashenback.

New York Tristate League Patrick T. Powers Minor League Association American Association T. J. Bryce Hugh Quinn Columbus D. J. O'Brien Milwaukee George Tebeau Louisville William Clymer W. D. Armour Toledo Charles Carr Indianapolis Ed Ashenback St. Paul

Mellody Defeats Martin On Points In 15 Rounds

Honey Mellody won a points decision over Terry Martin of Philadelphia after a 15 round fight in Augusta Maine on Tuesday night. Referee ruled Mellody victorious.

Scripps-Mchrae Press Association Augusta Honey Mellody Terry Martin Philadelphia Mellody

Indoor track meet schedule announced at Indiana

In Bloomington Indiana on January 9 the indoor track schedule for Indiana this winter was listed. The events include an interclass meet on January 9 at the Indiana gymnasium. February 16 features Wabash College at the Indiana gymnasium. February 22 hosts the annual freshman sophomore meet at the Indiana gymnasium. March 2 brings Ohio State University to Columbus Ohio for a meet.

Bloomington Ind Indiana Indiana Gymnasium Wabash College Ohio State University Columbus

Skillen Has Not Signed to Join Cubs after Dartmouth

Boston January 3 The Chicago Cubs have again shown interest in Dartmouth pitcher Skillen, once pursued by Jake Stahl for Washington. Dartmouth sources say Skillen has not returned from vacation and his friends deny any agreement to play for Chicago. They also state he does not plan to go pro, due to parental opposition.

Boston Chicago Cubs Skillen Dartmouth Jake Stahl Washington Chicago Capt

Cup winner arrives for Florida auto races

Louis Wagner, winner of the Vanderbilt cup, arrived in New York by the La Bretagne to compete in time races scheduled in Florida next month. He will depart after visiting the automobile show at Madison Square Garden Saturday night.

New York Louis Wagner Florida South Madison Square Garden

Corbett Faces Murphy In Fast East Fight Tonight

Young Corbett struggles to make weight for the six round bout with Tommy Murphy at the National A C in Philadelphia. Murphy expects to outpoint him if able to survive the first round, while Corbett aims to land hard blows and gain the lightweight crown.

Wattie Owen Gambles For Two Dollars Fined By Manager

Pitcher Wattie Owen, after signing with Indianapolis, earned a taboo on gambling. He played craps with bones in the locker room, won twenty two dollars, and faced a twenty dollar fine from manager W H Watkins. The incident ended with Owen offering to shoot for the remaining two dollars.

Rusty Owen L.I.I Indianapolis Indianapols W. H. Watkins Owen Watkins Wetty Watty Getock Mr. Watkins

Squires Sees No Jeffries Bout Soon For Burns O'Brien

James J Jeffries heavy champion plans fades as William Squires must prove superiority over Burns Hart O'Brien and others before any claim to face Jeffries. Richard Stephens Melbourne newspaper man and Squires adviser shares view that no negotiations exist now.

Phil Lewis Marries Quietly in Peru New York

Brooklyn National League shortstop Phil Lewis wed Miss A. R. Baker, daughter of Alderman Ned Baker, in a December ceremony at Peru New York. Lewis had been working at Taylor's lumber camp near Chazy Lake in the Adirondacks.

Phil Lewis Brooklyn A. R. Baker Ned Baker Peru N. Y Lewis Taylor’s Chazy Lake Adirondacks

Butler Beat Rivals by Narrow Basketball Victory

Butler defeated Indianapolis Rivals 34 to 27 as Rivals relied on weight while Butler relied on speed. The win underscores Irvington team strength and momentum for upcoming matchups.

Butler College Indianapolis Collegians Irvington

Swanson Leaves Terre Haute for Lima Wrestling Move

Alex Swanson welterweight wrestler quits Terre Haute and relocates to Lima Ohio changing manager from W. H. Barton to Cal Harris. Report filed from Terre Haute dated January 9.

QUITS Terre Haute The

Amateurs Drive Bowling Popularity Across Indoor Courts

The piece argues amateurs sustain bowling by offering relatable competition amid high scoring pro events. It praises amateurs as the sport’s true backbone, while professionals draw crowds and showcase skill, yet the public’s enthusiasm thrives where lay players thrive in everyday lanes.

Gill WANTS 1 ana ner ie ane iene hiss of HIE Wish

Ollie Chill, boxer-umpire, offers to meet the winner of the Cole-Williams bout at the Auditorium in a 10 round bout before the local club or any club that will hang up a suitable purse. He can do 126 pounds, or 124 in a pinch, and claims to be the real feather weight champion. Chill, known as Jack Ryan, seeks return to form and may umpire spring exhibitions at Washington park. He debuted in the shitty league last year and was top on Gosnell's staff. He is negotiating with O'Brien of the American association and may join that league, though Shively of the Western association has offered him a place.

Ollie Chill Cole-Williams Chil Chill Jack Ryan Washington Park Gosnell O'Brien American Association Shively Western Association

Sports Tidbits and Rumors Hover Over Various Figures

A chain of remarks touches on players Herman, Gans, Corcoran, and Moir with hints about aff affidavits and loyalties. Notes praise for young York players, critique of veteran managers, and mentions of Hackenschmidt and Jeff. Items include Denver vs Wille, Philadelphia cricketers to Bermuda, and racing purses tied to Salvidere.

Carr Traded to Shreveport for Evans in Springfield

Springfield Jan 9 Manager Hendricks reports that Johnny Carr the shortstop secured from Indianapolis last year has been traded to Shreveport for Billy Evans a second baseman Carr states he will not return to this city.

Springfield Hendricks Johnny Carr Indianapolis Shreveport Billy Evans Carr

Leaguers Acops Like Schedules For 154 Games

The joint schedule committee of the American and National leagues approved a 154 game season beginning April 11 and ending Oct 5 in the east and Oct 6 in the west. Openers set for Cincinnati Chicago New York Boston for the National league and Detroit St Louis Philadelphia Washington for the American league. Western National teams travel east in May. eastern American teams travel west. Presidents Pulliam and Johnson to finalize the detailed schedule for adoption in New York. National dates include St Louis at Cincinnati and Brooklyn at New York among others. The commission ruled Strut belongs to San Francisco and Charley McCafferty to Newark.

Cincinnati Chicago New York Boston Detroit St. Louis Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Brooklyn National Commission Strut San Francisco Charley McCafferty Newark

Suburban handicap draws eighty two nominees in New York

Special to The Swan New York January 9 eighty two horses are now eligible for this season's Suburban handicap Late mails from New Orleans and the Pacific coast increased the list initially issued last Friday Notable nominees include Tokalon winner of last year's Brooklyn Handicap Dr Leggo California's best horse last winter Jack Adkins and Tony Faust Old Honesty from the first batch is ineligible to race in the big event.

New York New Orleans Pacific Coast Tokalon Brooklyn Dr. Leggo California Jack Adkins Tony Faust Old Honesty

Faulkner Weesner to Clash for Welterweight State Title

Eddie Faulkner of Indianapolis and Max Weesner of Columbus signed to wrestle for the welterweight state championship in Indianapolis on Tuesday night January 15. A University of Chicago professor reports cannibal tribes eat their own members but never strangers. The pure food movement has progressed.

Eddie Faulkner Indianapolis Max Weesner Columbus University of Chicago Africa

Walter Miller suspended after rough ride at Oakland

Walter Miller faced a one week suspension after risking a win by rough riding in the last race at Oakland. He rode Boloman, the favorite, knocking Mandator off stride and costing Boloman the race which Fulleta won with Mandator placed.

the Sun San Francisco Walter Miller Oakland Boloman Mandator Fulleta Miller

Strikers and Side Wheelers win three games in league

In Tuesday University league play the Strikers and the Side Wheelers each swept three games from their opponents. Side Wheelers star Sweet topped scoring with 196 points as the night’s action concluded with clear wins across the boards.

Strikers Side Wheelers Sweet

Young Corbett Money Pool Bets on Murphy Fight

Friends of Young Corbett have raised a $10,000 pool to back the Denver boxer against Harlem Tommy Murphy at the National Athletic Club in Philadelphia. Ringside betting favors Corbett at 6 to 5, with local packers asked to lay 3 to 5 but finding the odds fair. Individual bets are small but collectively sizable.

New York Corbett Denver Arlem Tommy” Murphy National Athletic Club Philadelphia

FISTIC CARNIVAL PLANNED FOR MAY CARNIVAL WEEK

Tom McCarey of the Pacific Athletic club has planned a series of world championship contests during carnival fiesta week in May. Already matched are Tom Byrne and Jack O'Brien, with additional bouts including Joe Thomas versus Honey Mellody, Joe Gans versus Harry Lewis or Cyclone Thomas, Joe Bowler versus the Attell Baker winner, Hugo Kelly versus Jim Flynn, and Jimmy Walsh versus Frankie Neil.

Los Angeles Cal Tom McCarey Pacific Athletic Club Tommy Byrne Jack O’brien McCarey Joe Thomas Honey Mellody Joe Gans Harry Lewis Thomas Joe Bowler Attell- Baker Hugo Kelly Jim Flynn Jimmy Walsh Frankie Neil

Waivers Sought to Trade Sheehan and Phelps

Cincinnati January 9 Barney Dreyfuss pressed for waivers on Tommy Sheehan to move him and Phelps to Columbus for catcher Blue. Four clubs waived. Brooklyn alone holds out keeping Sheehan from leaving the National League which Dreyfuss deems irreplaceable.

Cincinnati Barney Dreyfuss Charley Ebbetts Tommy Sheehan Sheehan Barney Brooklyn Barnsy Phelps Columbus Catcher Blue

Sebring Gives Up Big League Dream For Williamsport

Cincinnati January 9 Jimmy Sebring departed for home discouraged that his chance to play in the major leagues is over. He plans to concentrate on rebuilding in Williamsport and his future will be in the Tri-State league rather than the big leagues.

Cincinnati Jimmy Sebring Williamsport

Kid Gleason Will Not Be Sent Back

Philadelphia January 9. Speculation sparked by some blaming W. J. Shettsline for removing Kid Gleason from the Phillies bench is dismissed. Gil holds firm and refuses to drop Gleason, contrasting with critics who call for drastic personnel changes.

Kid Gleason

Noted Baseball Player Praised For Inside Ball Skill

A fragment praises a player nicknamed Bill for strong fielding and inside ball play, noting last year’s performance and his standing among aspirants, suggesting only records reveal his true reputation.

Bowling league returns after holiday layoff

The Commercial Bowling league resumed play on Tuesday with high class scoring. Capital Nationals posted the top team score 1 09 as they took three games from Brown Ketcham. Lilly Stalnaker lost two of three to Kingans and Water Company fell to the Fletchers. Indiana Nationals and Liebers won three games from Marotts and American Association. Notable totals include Kingans 876 and Water Company 863.

Capital Nationals Capitals Brown-Ketcham Lilly-Stalnaker Bunch Kingans Water Company Fletchers Indiana Nationals Liebers Marotts American Association Turner Alleys Miller Talbert Ore Matlock Wimmer Taylor Mitchell Smith Kirkwood Mueller VanDolah Wishmier Liebers. Marotts. HY. Sielken Papenbrk Schneider E. Marott Kautsky J. Marott

Webers Drop Three In YM I League Night

The Webers lost three games to the Quigleys in YM I league action Tuesday. Connors of the Quigleys led with a 187 high score, amid scores listed for both teams including Wesers Connors Zullen Channel Tracy Newman Seyfried o Day Fitaptrick Lipps Goory Beck and others. The totals show 590 762 6411 for one side and 644 621 628 for the other.

Webers Quigleys Connors Washington Wesers Zullen Tracy Newman Seyfried Fitaptrick Lipps Goory Beck

Ready to see Cole clash with Williams in Chicago bout

The article previews a boxing show at the Auditorium with Dutch Jerry Murphy vs Otto Sieloff as a featured bout and Chicago rival Williams set to meet Cole. Cole predicts a hard, fast contest, noting Williams’ defense, punching power, and clever style.

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