Baseball pennant picture for next season drawn in hot stock talk
The column surveys eight or nine clubs in both leagues as likely pennant contenders. It highlights the Yankees and Giants in New York, notes possible moves by Frank Chance and Murphy, and weighs risks for teams including the Reds, Tigers, White Sox, Indians, Athletics, Red Sox, and Senators. It forecasts uncertain shifts and key players like Glade Chesbro, Abe Attell, and Roger Bresnahan shaping outcomes.
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New York
John T. Brush
Mants
Yankees
Jawn McGraw
H. Pulliam
Cubs
Murphy
Frank Chance
Pacific Outlaws
Daniel Shay
Spike Shannon
Giants
Johnny Evers
Joseph Tinker
Pittsburg
Kitty Bransfield
Pirates
Billy Murray
Covaleski
Harry Yumley
Charley Ebbets
St. Louis
Roger Bresnahan
Dackstop
Glade
Chesbro
Tigers
Fr. Jones
Frank
White Sox
Billy Sullivan
Comiskey
Jones
Sul
Frank Bowerman
Cleveland
Lajoie
Nap
Connie Mack
Miners
O. K
Athletics
John I. Taylor
Red Sox
Chicago
Detroit
Washington
Piles Cured in 14 Days by Pazo Ointment Guarantee
Pazo ointment promises to cure any case of itching bleeding or protruding piles in 14 days or money back. The ad guarantees relief and refunds if symptoms persist.
Indianapolis Board of Public Works Faces Beecher Street Opening
City records show on December 18 1908 the Indianapolis Board of Public Works approved an assessment roll for the opening and extension of Beecher Street from East Street to Madison Avenue, outlining benefited and damaged properties and rights of way in Declaratory Resolution No 5796.
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Department OF Public Works
Majestic
Board of Public Works
City
Indianapolis
Indiana
Beecher Street
Madison Avenue
East Street
R Street
Madison
Frederick W
Neine, Thompkins & Davis
A. Reading
Thompkine & Davis
Martha E
Reading
Lly
Theo & Davis
Majestic Bidg
Ind
First Alley
Walnut Street
Bye Street
Pennsylvania Street
Fort Wayne Avenue
AY Street
York Street
Chigan Street
Joseph T. Ott
Pee Ene
Preston C. Trusler
Fred J. Mack
Pruitt Sold to New Orleans Club
Cleveland reports pitcher Charles Pruitt sold to the New Orleans club of the Southern association. The right hander formerly pitched for St. Paul and the Boston Americans and came to Cleveland in a summer trade for Thielman. He finished last season with Toledo and hails from Rushville Indiana.
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Cleveland
Cleveland Baseball Club
Charles Pruitt
New Orleans Club
Southern Association
Pruitt
St. Paul
Boston Americans
Thielman
Toledo
Rushville
Ind
Miller a Colonel Signs with Louisville Club
Catcher Dutch Miller signed with the Louisville club of the American Association. Miller previously played with Sharon in the Ohio State league last year.
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Dutch Miller
Louisville Club
Miller
Sharon
McFarland Favorite Over Fighting Dick Hyland Bout
Packey McFarland opens as 2 to 1 favorite over Dick Hyland in Los Angeles. Betting crowds push McFarland money as Hyland’s camp claims confidence. Both fighters train hard in top condition with Hyland promising a quicker beatdown than many expect.
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Los Angeles
Packey McFarland
Dick Hyland
McFarland
Hyland
Packey
Grass Valley
Stockyards
McFarrland
Senator Moore Loses Father During Inauguration
Senator E. E. Moore of Connersville learned his father Isaac Moore died in Ironton Ohio at age eighty during his inauguration ceremonies. Isaac Moore had lived in Ironton sixty years and was a pioneer there as his family plans to travel from Indianapolis.
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E. E. Moore
Connersville
Ironton
Moore
Senator Moore
Indianapolis
Isaac Moore
Erne Defeats Mickey Gannon in Slow Bout
Young Erie of Pittsburgh defeated Mickey Gannon at the Washington Sporting Club in Philadelphia in a six round bout. The fight failed to excite as both fighters used defensive tactics with Erie appearing stage frightened in early rounds and neither delivering a strong showing.
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Erne
Mickey Gannon
Philadelphia
Young Erie
Pittsburg
Washington Sporting Club
Bronson to Face Abe Attell in Featherweight Bout
Ray Bronson was matched to fight Abe Attell for the featherweight title at the Dayton club on February 12. The bout will be at 126 pounds starting at 3 o clock. Bronson expresses confidence in making the weight and delivering a strong performance.
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Ray Bronson
Abe Attell
Dayton
Bronson
Kenna to Address Tenth Ward Democratic Club
Joseph W. na will address the Tenth Ward Democratic club at Hoyt and Laurel streets on Wednesday night. The public is invited.
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Kenna
Tenth Ward
Joseph. W. Na
Democratic Club
Hoyt
Laurel Streets
No Rest for Jeffries Until He Meets Johnson
W. W. Naughton reports that after Jim Jeffries wins the title Johnson’s victory will ignite a public backlash. The piece notes the nation’s intent to press Jeffries on stage and face possible challengers like Jim Corbett Fitzsimmons Sharkey and others as they await his response to fame and criticism.
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Jim Jeffries
Johnson
W. W. Naughton
San Francisco
Jack Johnson
Jeffries
Stanley Ketchel
Jim Corbett
Fitzsimmons
Sharkey
American Cans Tighten Grip On First Place
The American Cans swept three from Mayer Stencils to firm their lead in the Manufacturers' league. The Kahns beat the Telegraphers three, Lillys and National Autos topped Laycocks and Centurys, Premiers fell to Parrys. Kiesel led Laycocks with 221. Sarver paced the Cans with 215. Monarchs defeated Shamrocks as McGauley rolled 223 in the final frame.
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Mayer
Kahns
Lillys
National Autos
Laycocks
Centurys
Parrys
Kiesel
Sarver
Monarchs
Shamrocks
McGauley
Central Council Plans Cross Country Run March 7
The athletic committee of Central Council No 622 Y M L announces its first cross-country endurance run for March 7. The report notes efforts to organize a track team and mentions Meagadhes and Neursigia From Colds and a Bromo Quinine laxative advertisement.
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Central Council
Athletic Committee of Central Council
New Year Prompt Emphasizes Savers Choice of Indiana Trust Co
The notice urges individuals to grow wealth by placing funds in the Indiana Trust Co savings accounts. It pitches the company as a safe, reliable option that earns interest daily year round and encourages starting immediately. The ad promotes Conical, all paid in.
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THE
Indiana Trust Coo
Conical
Marion Club to Play Wabash College Five
The Marion club faces Wabash College tonight at Crawfordsville. Listed lineup includes Malarkeey Walter Forward and Stump Guard for Marion, against Kingsbury for Wabash.
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Marion Club
Wabash College
Marion
Crawfordsville
Wabash
Malarkeey Walter
Stump
Kingsbury
Greek Teams Clash at Curtis Armory Court
Battery A and Company H Tenth Infantry basketball teams meet tonight at Curtis Armory for a promising interunit game. Strong local interest expected as rivals face off in a defense department showcase.
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Battery A
Company H. Tenth Infantry
Curtis Armory
Defeated by Turk in Chicago wrestling bout
Charles Olsen of Indianapolis fought Mahmout the Turk in Chicago. Olsen was mostly on defense and earned a near fall before Mahmout won the first fall in 4 minutes 53 seconds and the second in 31 minutes 30 seconds. The Turk now pursues a world title match with Frank Gotch.
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Chicago
Charles Olsen
Indianapolis
Mahmout
Olson
Nix
Americus
Beel
Frank Gotch
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