Watkins Predicts Record Attendance for Indianapolis Club
President Watkins of the Indianapolis team argues that the postwinter financial flurry will boost next season’s attendance. He cites more home leisure, new bleachers, and baseball’s low cost as factors drawing larger crowds to Washington Park. He notes many will stay home to save for summer outings and half holidays will increase park visits.
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Watkins
Indianapolis
Focal Club
Washington Park
Entries Flow In for ABC Bowling Tournament
The Indianapolis Sun reports Cincinnati rivals St Paul lead entries with the Capital team entering five men five teams in doubles and ten individuals for 125 dollars. Dayton Herald, Corinthians Newark and Marquette St Louis women teams show added interest with Birdie Kerne and family among entrants.
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Indianapolis Sun
Cincinnati
Herrmann
St. Paul
Dayton Herald
Corinthians
New York City
College sports chatter stirs at multiple Midwest schools
The report notes Michigan cutting from the Big Nine and Western Conference foolishness, Shirley Deming showing form in mid distance runs at Wabash, and plans to relay to Philadelphia possibly April 25. It mentions Purdue coach Speik, a Purdue-Indiana future rivalry, Harvard Princeton football possible next season, and Illinois debating seven game schedules.
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Michigan
Shirley Deming
M. T.H
Wabash
Scarlet
Philadelphia
Stevens
King
Stackhouse
Krass
Knowlton
Brown
Avery
Indiana
Soldiers’ Field
Illinois
Harvard
Carlisle
Kentucky Sale Firms Strike New Thoroughbred Deal
New York based Ticheno Grand company and Kentucky Sales of Lexington announce a tie up to sell thoroughbred horses in New York City. The Broadway and Sixty first street building will be used for the venture.
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New York
Lexington
Kentucky Sales Company
Ticheno- Grand Company
New York City
Broadway
Sixty-first-st
Indoor tennis championship dates set for February
New York January 14 The indoor tennis championship dates have been selected The women's championships start February 12 and run through the week The men's tournament begins February 21
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New York
Lima poised to join new Ohio-Indiana baseball league
Special to The Indian poss Sun. Lima plans to join a new Ohio Indiana league with a strong Lima team and potential semi farm ties to Columbus American. Fred Drumm may manage, with Bobby Quinn likely naming a playing manager. An informal Columbus meeting will elect a president and secretary treasurer as the league includes Newark Mansfield Marion Lancaster Springfield Lima Hamilton and Richmond Indiana.
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Lima
Columbus American Association
Fred Drumm
Marion
Mansfield
Bobby Quinn
Columbus
Quinn
Bob Reid
Ohio State Journal
Newark
Lancaster
Springfield
Hamilton
Richmond
Ind
Marion Five Rout Atlanta In Lopsided 78 to 27 Victory
The Marion basketball team overwhelmed Atlanta Monday night winning 78 to 27. Key scorers include Malarky with 16 and Bohnstadt with 14 as Kling, Wallers, Sculley, McKinney, and Kring added points. Referee Mankind and umpire Yule oversaw the 4 minute halves.
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Marion
Atlanta Five
Atlanta
Marions
Atlantus
Malarky
Kling Wallers
Sculley Bohnstadt
Applegate Emmrick
McKay
Kling McKinney
Robinson Vield
Bohnstadt
Willers
McKinney
Sculley
Kring
Paul
Mankind
Yule
Baseball politics and boxing notes from Indianapolis era
A reflective column surveys baseball governance and promoter claims in Indianapolis with mentions of Carr Brigus and the National Commission. It notes a quiet decision rebuke, rival bout chatter for McFarland Keyes, Sports figures like Young Sharkey, Wilie Fitzgerald, and a Marion club poll-book reference. Includes an ad for Bliss Celery Vesech.
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Amonis
National Commission
Carr
Brigus
Indianapolis
Murphy
Stockyards
Keyes
Young Sharkey
Wilie Fitzgerald
Marion Club
Boxing Promoter Sees McFarland Keyes Bout as Hot Clash
Boston observers anticipate a strong lightweight clash as Gert Keres meets Packy McFarland tonight. The event is seen as a tougher test for McFarland than Murphy or Loughrey, with Keyes noted for his endurance and pressure.
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Boston
Gert Keres
Packy McFarland
Tommy Murphy
Young Loughrey
Chicago
Murphy
Philadelphia
Keyes
Johnny Summers
Willie Moody
Telegraphers bow to defeat in debut bowling night
The Telegraphers opened in the Manufacturers' league with three losses to Kahns while the Puarrys led by taking two of three from the Centurys. High score was Bumb 248 for the American Cans, Meyers 25 for the Gaycocks, Byers 28 for the Parrys. Frank Fox starred for the Centurys with 211 198 and 21.
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Puarrys
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Meyers
Gaycocks
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Frank Fox
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Myers
Stathuth
Ce Zener Wee Gwon
Letsinger Nate Ce
Reece Renee
Arnold
Seaee
Wesee
Bebinger
Wheeistine Debeeneresare Pesee
Thornton Breaks High Run Record In Board of Trade Tourney
Thornton, a scratch player at the Board of Trade billiard parlor tourney, shattered the high run mark with a 2 in a match against Gant. He won 200 to 49, maintaining form with an average of 416 to 46.
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Thornton
Gant
Columbia Nationals Join Commercial League
The Columbia National five were admitted to the Commercial league replacing Lily & Stalnaker, which dropped out last week. W. D. Edenborn was elected secretary, taking over from L. C. Hartman who resigned.
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Columbia National Bank
Commercial League
Lily & Stalnaker Five
W. D. Edenborn
L. C. Hartman
Crushers win three in Retail Social league
The Crushers defeated the Hoosiers in three Monday night games. The Loaders and the Miners each beat the Breakers and the Trimmers respectively. Pigman of the Miners posted the high score for the organization.
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Crushers
Hoosiers
Loaders
Miners
The
Breakers
Trimmers
Pigman
Piles Cured in Days with Pazo Ointment Guarantee
Cure claims state Pazo Ointment heals itching burning bleeding or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days with a money back guarantee. Includes price 505.
Yale Captains Gu in Deep Muddle
New Haven Conn Jan 14 Boeb Burch of Cincinnati may be next Yale football captain after a tie in the annual meeting for choosing officials of the foot hill association. Arthur Brides and Burch tied as halfbacks while Coy was the third candidate. Capt Biglow dissolved the meeting due to the absence of George Berger who is in New Mexico. another election will be held on Berger's return.
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Indianapolis Sun
New York
Octavo Malvido
IK7
W. Teventy
St. Young Society
A. Emanuel Estevn Ruiz
Mexico
Maury Stuyvesant
Mary McLean Post
Burch
Burger
New Haven
Conn
Boeb Burch
Cincinnati
Yale
Foothill Association
Arthur Brides
Coy
Capt. Biglow
George Berger
New Mexico
Berger
Ride
Bureh
Upp Suffered From Old Injury During Postseason
George Upp, champion American Association pitcher, under a physician’s care after a heart blow from a batted ball in Toronto last October. He has been singing in a local theater, and the deep breathing is blamed for heart pains. Upp hopes to be in top shape for a record season.
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Sandusky
George Upp
Cincinnati
Toronto
Upp
Jocal Picture Theater
Puro Instilled Water Co Ad Promotes Bottled Goods
An old advertisement offers half gallon bottles at six cents and five gallon demi-forms with a new phone number 27706 for the water company.
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Puro Instilled Water Company
CAR AND BRIGGS ON ILLEGAL LIST
The National Commission rules Indianapolis has no claim to Charley Carr or Buttons Briggs. Carr remains with Detroit and Briggs with Brooklyn while Drake from Detroit is claimed by Mansfield. Massing, drafted from Shreveport by the Chicago Americans, is claimed by his former club. The commission urges the NA clubs to remove such names from the Final Reserve List.
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Indianapolis
Charley Carr
Buttons’ Briggs
Detroit
E Brooklyn
National Association of Minor League Tall Clubs
Farrell
Carr
Briggs
Brooklyn
Drake
Mansfield
Massing
Shreveport
Chicago Americans
National Association
Ex convict slashes pitcher in deadly attack
In St Joseph Missouri Pat Seay a pitcher for St Joseph and Omaha and for Rock Island in the Three I league was found with his throat cut from ear to ear and taken to a hospital where he was reported dying. James Troutman recently released from the penitentiary surrendered claiming he cut Seay after a quarrel with a waiter at the Colorado house.
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Pat Seay
Omaha
Rock Island
James Troutman
Seay
Troutman
Colorado
Tipton Triumphs Over Marion In Polo Victory
Tipton Indiana defeated the Marion team 8 to 2 in polo last night. The game was exciting with an attendance of 650 spectators filling the arena. Tipton showed sharp teamwork and strong defense to secure the win.
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Tipton
Ind
Marion
Nelson Knocks Out Clifford In Five Rounds
Salt Lake City Utah Jan 11 Nelson returned to the ring in Ogden and stopped Billy Clifford in the fifth round after Clifford hurt his hand early. The bout drew a large crowd and Nelson fought in his famed tactics while his opponent was overmatched.
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Indianapolis Sun
Salt Lake City
Utah
Nelson
Ogden
Billy Clifford
Montana
Clifford
Billy Nolan
Dane
Frisco
Spider Welsh
Art Simms
Jack O'Neil
Milwaukee
Teddy Murphy
Welsh
Martin Canole
Eddie Wanton
Aurelia Herrera
Young Corbett
Jimmy Britt
Colma
Britt
Terry McGovern
Joe Tans
Gans
Goldfield
Plate
Wilds
Ufe
Nolan
Jos Gans
Moelson
Spalding's Official Baseball Record Published
A new Baseball record volume in Spalding's Official Baseball Record edited by Henry Chadwick offers statistical content aimed at old time fans. The work traces the sport from the 1871 and 1876 eras and preserves historical context for enthusiasts.
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Spalding Athletic Library
Spalding
Henry Chadwick
First Professional Association
Winners Selections From Fair Grounds Track
The selections list for six races includes Constantia Marzonia Stella and Perkins in the third race, Belle Strome Mian Strome Tyrolean in the fourth, Comedienne Miss De laney Tea Beach in the fifth, and Docile Lord Stanhope Ivanhoe in the sixth. Best bets favor Constantia straight in race three Beile Strome straight in race four Docile straight in race six.
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Fashion
Glenville
Constantia
Marzonia
Stella
Perkins
Belle Strome
Mian Strome
Comedienne
Miss Delaney
Tea Beach
Docile
Lord Stanhope
Ivanhoe
Beile Strome
Doocile
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New York Dental Company
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