Watkins Hire Trainer For Hoosiers Early Season
Indianapolis plans to hire a trainer to look after Hoosiers conditioning as spring reports begin. Charley Carr supports bringing in a specialist like Doc Payne or McCormick trained staff to shape players, manage bruises, and prevent rapid flesh loss during the long season.
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Indianapolis
Watkins
Wattie
Charley Carr
Carr
Cleveland
Doc” Payne
McCoy
Harry Tuthill
Young Corbett
McGraw
Giants
Cubs
McCormick
Murphy
Johnny Evers
Joe Tinker
Darley Carr
Badgers Triumph Over Purdue In Tight Big Nine Clash
Special to The Sun from fesraverrs Indiana January 26 Purdue fell to Wisconsin 33 to 27 in the Big Nine showdown. A 15-15 halftime tie gave way to a hard fought second half as Wisconsin pulled ahead with late field goals. Both teams showed sharp eye and teamwork, with Wisconsin finishing strong to seal the victory.
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Fesraverrs
Ind
Purdue
Wisconsin
Horse Race Winners at New Orleans Oakland and Ascot
Race results show lattices and riders in New Orleans and Oakland with odds listed for each, including J Lee on Lattice at 7-5 and R Low on Peeled at 6-5. Gurara ridden by J Martin and Hos rrian with CH Swain also noted, plus L Williams on Oakland entries and varied 12-1 to 9-5 odds.
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New Orleans
Lattice
J. Lee
Lang
Warnboy
R. Low
Gurara Ij. Martin
Hos Rrian iAubuehon
Ey Strome
CH. Swain
Poptiot
J. Tayes
Sssee
Taynei
Ldel Gach Wareham
Septeway CI
McBride
Csseseveees
ASCOT
Aeeeree
Ferretti Fires Defiant Statement From O'Brien Clash
Philadelphia boxer O'Brien refuses to box Hugo Telly in a middleweight title bid. Silvy Ferretti, Telly's manager, claims Kelly defeated O'Brien in Indianapolis two years ago and demanded a larger purse. He adds O'Brien showed temper, vows not to fight Kelly again, while Kelly awaits a 15½ pound ringside bout with winner take all. Indianapolis supporters blame Referee Ryan for the prior decision.
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Kelly
O'Brien
Indianapolis
Brien
O’brien
Ryan
DePauw Tops State Manual In Overtime Thriller
DePauw university defeats State Manual 20 to 17 in overtime on a foul and sensational field goal by Pruitt after a tough, bitterly contested game. McKee, former captain, played part of the match. Lineups include DePauw Ell and Trible plus Pruitt and McKee. Normal's Smith, Worthmore, Harbel, and Grady prominent.
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Greencastle
Ind
DePauw
State Manual
Pruitt
McKee
Indianapolis
Normal
Weeseeee
Trible Pruitt
McReynolds Fairfield
Cemter
Smith McKee
Alford
Worthmore Grady
Proliopeter
Harbel
Fairfield
Ell
Trible
McReynolds
Smith
Worthmore
Kisner
Terre Haute
Senate backs anti racing bill halts spring meets
In Nashville Tennessee the senate approved an anti racetrack bill by 30 to 1 with one amendment defeated on a 15 to 15 split. If the lower house concurs the measure would take effect immediately preventing spring racing in Nashville and Memphis though supporters expect House modifications to fail. Opponents blame weak effort by breeders and horsemen and Memphis’s refusal to limit racing to 12 or 15 days per track per year.
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Nashville
Tenn
Senate
Memphis
Social Turners Face North Salem In Saturday Clash
Basketball notes recount several nearby games: Social Turners girls versus North Salem, with Turners lineup Dixon Brown Schulmeyer Kohl and McGinnis. DePauw and Butler renew in Indianapolis. Earlham beat Miami 25 to 24 at Richmond led by Xerlin and Chambers. Y M I team without O Briens defeated Knightstown 27 to 13 led by Mahon Duffy O Hearn T O Hearn and Connor. Rochester beat Cincinnati Pirates 42 to 26 with Echnstadt center. Shamrock of Muncie lost 49 to 11 to Hartford City. Marion High down Hartford City High 56 to 16.
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Social Turners
North Salem
Misses Dixon
Brown
Schulmeyer
Kohl
McGinnis
Earlham
Miami University
Richmond
Xerlin
Chambers
O'Briens
Knightstown
Mahon
Duffy
O'Hearn
T. O'Hearn
Connor
Rochester
Ind
Echnstadt
Cincinnati Pirates
Shamrock
Muncie
Hartford City
Eventually Corbett Becomes First to Beat Fitzsimmons
James J. Corbett recalls a Hot Springs plan for a private match with Fitzsimmons. A $100 purse drawn from 100 backers was proposed, with Lou Houseman as referee. Brady accused Houseman of a frame-up, and tempers flared before authorities intervened. Corbett notes meeting Houseman again in Chicago and reminisces on his own defeat at Carson City.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Fitzsimmons
Dan Stuart
Bob Fitzsimmons
Martin Julian
Brady
Lou Houseman
Houseman
Iritz
Lou
Chicago
Carson City
Evaded Pursuit: Rhodius Sought Across Atlantic to Europe
New York detectives with Jersey City Baltimore and Washington officers scoured Friday for George Rhodius and Alma Dare Rhodius. A Fearist Street house once run by Alma Dare was raided that night but yielded no trace of the fugitives. inmates were bound.
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George Rhodius
Alma Dare Rhodius
Europe
New York
Jersey City
Baltimore
Washington
Fearist
Alma Dare
Rhodius
Louisville Tommy West Found After Missing Report
Special to The Swan reports Tommy West known as "Louisville Tommy" was located in Dayton Ohio with his wife after a four week Bijou theater engagement. He arrived in Hamilton last Monday and is staying at the Dayton hotel in Dayton.
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Tommy" West
West
Dayton, O
Bijou
Daytona Hotel
Gem City
Small Chance for Lima Visit Stated
Lima, Jan. 26 The expected visit of President Morton of the Ohio and Pennsylvania league did not mature. No effort from local fans to create favorable conditions for a league head. a franchise vote seems unlikely. A fine park well located with possible streetcar aid may be the only overture.
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Morton
Pennsylvania
Hart and Snyder meet in wrestling rematch in Louisville
Marvin Hart and Jake Snyder collide in a Louisville wrestling rematch tonight. Snyder bets $200 Hart cannot repeat the victory from their first bout as both fighters insist they have trained hard for the duel.
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The
Louisville
Jan
Marvin Hart
Jake Snyder
Hart
Snyder
Eckersall Surrenders to Police Over False Pretenses Warran
Chicago January 26 Walter Eckersall quarterback and captain of the University of Chicago team surrendered to police after learning a warrant was out for him charging him with obtaining clothes by false pretenses.
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The
Sun
Chicago
Walter Eckersall
University of Chicago
SPORTLETTES A dusty mix of sports gossip and records
The column notes Ole Feiring of Duluth setting a new American long jump ski record at 112 feet. It mocks several players as clubshots for championship prospects and references Theodore Breitenstein retiring for fish selling. Mentions Niles in St Louis, Kent in baseball traps, Michigan track plans, and Fielder Jones predicting the White Sox as leaders in 1907. Sut ton keeps billiard honors. Ritchey signs a Boston contract amid protest.
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Yumpin
Yimming
Ole Feiring
Duluth
Minn
Pus and Liquor Wadi Cured Without Pain Or Failure
Sanitarium offers home like care with strict privacy and no home treatment sent out. Promises guaranteed perfect care with patients not paying until satisfied and ready to return home. Specially equipped to treat ladies and provides free information by mail.
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pPus
Manual Training over Shortridge 22 to 20 in rough gym clash
Manual Training edged Shortridge 22 to 20 in a hard fought Friday game at Shortridge Gym. Key plays from Billy Gavin and Sharp kept the contest close while Thomas returned for Shortridge and Malarky exited with a wrist sprain. Manual reserves then defeated Shortridge 28 to 13.
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Shortridge
Billy Gavin
Sharp
Manual
Thomas
Ele
Malarky
Elliot
League high scores and team names listed in 1930s agg
A compact ledger of weekly high scores and participant names across multiple leagues including Y M I League, Manufacturers, Retail Coal, Commercial, Independent, F M, Retail Social, Elks, University, Indianapolis, and Eli Lilly leagues. Notable entries feature J Connor, Meyer, Holtman, Lamb, Miller, Bumb, Ake, Gruener, and others with scores ranging across the 200s and 600s in various matchups.
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Lamb
Miller
Bumb
Imperials
Ake
Cocos
Bartley Plans Freddie Bout in Any Weight Clash
Chicago featherweight Mike Bartley has commissioned Ollie Chill to secure a match with Freddie Cole before the Indianapolis club or any purse-holding organization. Bartley recently knocked out Nick Harris at Ft. Wayne. Cole’s past bout with Bartley ended amid disputed results and alleged ring irregularities. Local club officials say talks with Cole are hopeful but not finalized. Chill notes Bartley’s defense and power, and mentions Chick Stahl's Boston Americans in Hot Springs as part of surrounding boxing buzz.
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Mike Bartley
Chicago
Ollie Chill
Freddie Cole
Indianapolis
Bartley
Nick Harris
New York
St. Jon
Cole
Kane
George Williams
Freddie
Chill
Los Angees
Kelly-Jack
Sullivan
Ft. Wayne
Chick[ Stahl
Boston Americans
Stahl
Jimmy Collins
Collins
Hot Springs
Carmel Stars Sign Manager Roberts Brings Two Players
Carmel manager Roberts announced two signees for the Indianapolis club. Pitcher Bales, 27, and outfielder Johnson, 22, arrive from Carmel after earlier stints with the Reserves and the Nebraska Indians and Earlham College links. Johnson’s noted hitting included 13 home runs and 15 triples. Both players are in spring training.
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Roberts
Carmel
Bales
Johnson
Indianapolis
Nebraska Indians
Earlham College
Yvounson
Dates Interchange Shifts Hoosier Butler Plans
The Indiana University basketball team will play Butler in Indianapolis on February 11 instead of February 23, and on the swapped date Butler will travel to Bloomington. The pattern of dates has been interchanged between the teams and venues.
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Butler
Indianapolis
Bloomington
Booming Gen Wilder at Knoxville reception
A reception in Knoxville today sparked a movement to elect Gen John T Wilder commander in chief at the next national G A R encampment. Wilder, state commander, was closely linked with federal soldiers from Ohio and Indiana.
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Knoxville
Tenn
John T. Wilder
Wilder
Ohio
Indiana
Dollar Package Free Man Medicine Offer Reads Like Cure Claim
An interstate remedy company advertises a free full-size dollar package of Man Medicine claiming to cure vital weakness nervous debility early decay discouraged manhood blood poison brain fog backache prostatitis kidney and bladder trouble and nervousness. The offer promises home delivery with plain wrapping and no payment or signatures, simply provide name and address to receive the free cure. Interstate remedy Co. 1337 Luck Bidg Detroit, Mich.
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Interstate Remedy Co
Luck Bidg
Detroit
Mich
Cole's First Fight Nets Him Four Dollars
Freddie Cole recalls his first bout yielded four dollars with two going to the opponent and one to the referee. He says the purses from recent fights show potential for better earnings and clubs now want him for future appearances signaling a path toward prosperity.
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Freddie Cole
Cale
Firights
Oime
Freddie Cole boxing match plans at Ft Wayne show
Manager Jimmy Armitase of John ny Mickels seeks a side bet on his tri pound boxer Mickels to defeat any opponent. Mickels may meet a fast Chicago boxer at the St Joe Athletic Club in Ft Wayne for the next boxing show.
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Ny Mickels
Mickels
Cago
St. Joe Athletic Club
Ft. Wayne
Imperials top bowling league with big 253 game
Bumb of the Imperials rolled a 253 in his third game to lead the Tae cianapolis league standings, earning third individual honors as Seidensticker posted 236. Kaki of the Columbias finished third with 23. The Imperials swept Washingtons and Nationals, while Crescents fell to Columbias. Team totals and player scores are listed for Washington Alleys and Turner Alleys in both divisions.
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Seidensticker
Kaki
Columbias
Uelumawas
Imperials
Washingtons
Marions
Nationals
Crescents
Washington Alleys
J Pritchett
Isa Say al O. Seid
WY McElwain
Birkkwond
Iss da. Xirkhoff
Holloway
Miller
Blume Vale
C.pritchett
Landers
Cees
Roelling
Skeeter
Dedert
Sly Turner Alleys
Jarstang
Dickey
Kahlo
Weber
Tao Vad Br
Havelick
Comstock
Goodwin
Michaelis
Lay Isa Bellman
Berner
Eel
Coffin
Coval
Meyer
Pfafflin
Coval Jr
Vingon
Geiger
Critchlow
Atchison
Columbia Alleys
I Meyer
Knox
Brinkmyr
Rasfield
Lin
Levey
Well
AW. Cooper
Baker
Mueller
Carter
Goebel
Ingersoll
Cowper
Newlin
Nieman
Bryson
Resener
Surprise for Leaders as Succus Upset Bromos and Coco Quakes
In Ely Lily league play on Friday, Succus toppled the league leaders Bromos in two straight games while the Cocos lost two of three to the Diamonds. Ake led the Ccos with an individual 208 score as team totals appeared in the Pastime Alleys chessboard style recap.
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Succus Five
Cocos
Diamonds
Ake
Ccos
Sun Classified Gossip For Sale Notice
The Sun advertises a seven word For Sale listing in the Miscellaneous section offering ten words for three days at 15 cents. The note highlights “Best in the city” and invites readers to place items for sale.
Beell Beats Demetral In Three Falls In Chicago
Fred Beell of Wisconsin defeated Chicago heavyweight contender William Demetral in three falls at Chicago. Beell won the first fall with a head lock and leg hold in 25 minutes 38 seconds. Demetral took the second fall in 2 minutes 29 seconds with a half Nelson and grapevine. Beell finished the match with a 55 second pin using a double bar hold.
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The
Sun
Chicago
Fred Beell
Wisconsin
William Demetral
Demetras
Nelson
Srapevine
Beell
Lyne to Ride for Lord Carnarvon Abroad
Danny Maher will face Lucien Lyne on English race tracks this year as Lyne agrees to ride Lord Carnarvon's horses and depart for England in February. Trainer Richard Dawson has been in America arranging the trip.
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New York
Danny Maher
Lucien Lyne
Lord Carnarvon
Richard Dawson
Lord Carnarvons
America
Lyne
Bryson Poised for Relection at St Louis Bowling Congress
Marion figure Bob Bryson builds quiet support among officers and members of the A B G and ALPS to secure re election as president of the bowling congress. He cites backing from national bowlers and reports strong signs at the St Louis Rawlins tournament in the last two weeks of March.
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Harry Niles
St. Louis
Hedges
Bryson
Marion
St Louis
Congress
Thea
Allers
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Atellar
Badgers
J. Bullman
AfeDaniel
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Ferretti
Defiat O’brien
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Jack’ O'Brien
Hugo Telly
Pionship
Silvy Ferretti
Tennessee
Irvingtonians
Marion High
Hartford City High
People's Coal and Cement CO
Logsdon Bros.’ Fuel Company
Kingston
Corbett
James J. Corbet
Rhodius and
DARE
Tommy West
the Swan
Hamilton, O
Lima
Lima, Q
Eckersall
Sportlettes
Burns
Squires
Defs
Theodore Breitenstein
Kent
Michigan
Fielder Jones
White Sox
Garner
Morningstar
Sutton
Claude Ritchey
Boston
Steward-Hord Sanatorium
Shelbyville, I.D
Smiths
J. Connor
Eagles
Y. M. I. League
Manufacturers’ League
Johantages
American Cans
Retail Coal League
East-sides
Commercial League
Wishmeier, Water Company
Independent
Rabe
Vene 283
Gruener
Capitals Retail Social League
Holtman
Wassons
Elks’ League
Mike
Williams
Los Angeles
Blue Dutchman
Chick Stahl
Carmel Stars
Indiana University
Gen. Wilder
Scrippe-VeHae Press Association
Jimmy Armitase
John
Bromos
Ely Lily League
Minton
Preston
Lynn
Hughes
Hadley
Schmidt
Sv Martin
Pennick
Bhalr
Tis
Mitchell
Speicher
Stockman
Dunbar
Kennett
Dawes
van Pelt
Auschaupt
Latham
Sandera
Gayety Buffet
Best In the
Demetral
Gramble
Stoner
Roi Tot
City Landing
Pam
Nair
Marion Club
Executive Boord
Bob Bryson
Gress
Sam
Sirry Hierrmann
Bresaivs
Warp
Eer Mita
S.J
Hoitzmar Automobile
Ohio St
Misnapolia
Alice Ted
Massmaann
Massman
Weoner Drug Co
F Heima
Chas. W
Parker
H. J. Water
Rou
Ness
Evans
Ainiar
Vr. Jabebsl
Huder
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