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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1907
Page
7
Special to The Sun from Los Angeles on January 17 reports fight fans pushing for no decision outcomes or explicit champion wins, with calls to ban crowd-pleasing but brutal clinches. Debates include abolishing decisions unless a clear winner emerges and adopting cleaner, more scientific rules akin to London Sporting Club proposals.
New Haven, Conn. Jan 17 Yale confirms Harvard will not renew the two year athletic agreement. The 1903 pact renews itself every two years unless notice is given. If Harvard had not acted the agreement would have renewed for two more years. Harvard says contests may continue to July 1 under current committee vote. Yale says it would meet under casual challenge for games. Invasion of England is noted as the University of Pennsylvania cricket team plans for next season. O'Brien requires a no hard blows clause before signing.
Pittsburgh January 17 1907 Pirates owner Dreyfuss plans a European style hotel plan for players next season and a three dollar daily meal allowance to curb overeating. Manager Clark supports the idea to keep players in better condition for the pennant chase against the Giants.
Lexington Kentucky January 17 Col George A Bain livestock auctioneer loses secretaryship of the Blue Grass Fair association amid a power struggle over bar privileges and bids. Mayor Thomas A Combs and directors favored Jo uett Shouse editor of the Kentucky Farmer and Breeder, alleging Bain’s Christmas banquet remarks spurred reform efforts. Bain disputes the link, noting the real dispute concerned bid judgments and brewery interests affecting city representatives and directors.
Sir Thomas Lipton offers a cup for the yacht race at Hampton Roads during the Jamestown exposition. Tea prices are expected to rise. The piece notes a blitz of sport and betting news including a six round draw between Young Corbett and Tommy Murphy and various boxing and baseball items.
Fort Wayne Ind Jan 17 Chick Stahl says Boston Americans will adopt a strict south training camp focusing on hitting baserunning and bunts. He vows no fooling and equal treatment for veterans and youngsters as he urges hard work to avoid players losing nerve in fast competition.
John Splan acting for Eda ward and Joseph Madden buys the Leyburn stud of P. P. Parish Midway Ky in a high value transfer. The Madden brothers now manage the trotting department at Hamburg Place owning Siliko Futurity winner and other top horses. Leyburn stock has strong European representation.
Philadelphia report states Tommy Burns and Marvin Hart may clash in six rounds at the Philadelphia Sporting Club in March. A rumor of an offer to fight Burns by Fitsimmons proved erroneous. The club is pursuing Hart as Burns opponent.
The page lists race results and odds with numerous horse names and handlers across events at Mountain and Oakland venues. Notable entries include Bonart 68, Orly IL 65, Yellowstone 12-5, Mandator 3-2, Crowshade 2-1, and Beau Brummell 8-5 among others, with additional pairings like Little Minister 4-1 and Foncasta 15-1.
Rabe of the Oregons led with a 246 on the night in the commercial league, posting a 219 average across three games. Milender of the Reliance was runner-up with 241, while Mueller of the Bliss Ribbons tallied 225 as standings shifted with multiple matches including Capitals beating Deweys and Blue Ribbons defeating Reliance.
An advertisement promotes Dr. D M Bye’s Combination Oil Cure as a recognized cancer and tumor cure and warns against imitators. It invites readers to write to the originator for free books at 316 N Illinois St, Indianapolis, Ind.
A 1908 barnstorming game story recalls a bizarre play at Lincoln Nebraska between the Boston team and the All-Americans. Jack Stivetts hit the ball past Joe Kelly as a jackrabbit darted across the weed covered outfield. Kelly chased the rabbit and touched Stivetts with the ball appealing “Judgment” to the umpire. The call was out.
New York report chronicles Tommy Murphy, once a Greenpoint youth who walked to Harlem to seek a boxing break and quickly impressed managers and fans. His decisive win in a prelude bout earned Johnny Oliver as mentor, with Murphy rising toward the era’s top featherweights after early clashes with McGovern Attell and Dixon.
Herman and Britt plan a forthcoming marriage while Jack O'Brien is set to wed Miss Mary Costen in a sequence of cheerful society notices. The items reflect a bustling social calendar with multiple engagements and forthcoming weddings.
The article profiles Marcus Daly and Haggin as the era’s top plungers in American racing. It highlights Daly’s historic $250,000 Futurity windfall with Imp Ogden and Tuberville riding, and Haggin’s $100,000 Derby spree aboard Ben Ali, amid dramatic bookmaker clashes and near misses. It notes the era’s notable bettors like Gates, Johnson, and others cutting vast wagers and reshaping the betting ring.
In the K F M league action on Wednesday the Owls toppled the Crows, while the Eagles swept the Ravens. Geory of the Owls led with 213 in a high scoring night. Gavin of the Eagles followed with 193 as teams posted strong totals at City Club Alleys.
Monarchs edged Antlers in a Wednesday bowling match with Smith leading all players at 191. Antlers were short a man, producing a low team total of 504 through 535 and 552 for the Monarchs.
In a heated exchange, Jeff bets on an easy win as Tommy Burns hails his own drawing card status. Burns travels between way stations to boast that Jeff would be an easy opponent, while Jeff maintains confidence in his belief.
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