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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1909
Page
6
The prominent figure declares that after his theater engagements he will be prepared to confront Big Smoke in upcoming endeavors. He frames the stance as a decisive confrontation and signals confidence in his ability to face the challenge.
Ann Arbor reports a detailed 1909 Michigan baseball schedule with trips to Notre Dame Wooster and Syracuse plus home games against Notre Dame and Penn State. Director Baird notes six football games are set with a possible seventh against Minnesota pending conference rules.
Ray Bronson of Indianapolis and Julius Stein of Chicago prepare for a 20 round heavyweight fight in Atlanta tonight. Bronson previously boxed Sailor Walsh, the local heavyweight, as part of the card.
Mike Donlin and wife Mabel Hite charm St. Louis audiences with a witty vaudeville sketch. Critics note his stage presence draws ovations while Hite delivers polished routines. The act, previewed after a home scene, promises strong support at the Grand next week.
The house cities and towns committee reports unanimously for repealing the Indiana Sunday baseball ban after a Monday night hearing. Proponents include Rev J L Miller and A A Zion. opponents cite Sabbath sanctity and saloon impact, with speakers Dowling Mann Jordan Stansfield arguing for tighter Sunday restrictions.
Chicago sources report the faculty council has rejected plans for a Brown at Chicago football clash next fall. The move ends hopes for a second straight meeting and a prominent East Coast matchup.
In Chicago on January, Frank Chance and Charlie Murphy resolved their recent disputes through weeks of correspondence with Jack McCarthy acting as intermediary. The two leaders reached an amicable agreement on outstanding disagreements, and Chance is set to return to work, pleasing West Side fans and players alike.
Chicago, Jan. 26. Two great races are on the card for Chicago with three of the world’s fastest long distance runners in the next two months. Dorando Pietri, who impressed in last Friday night’s marathon at the International Amphitheater, has been matched with Johnny Hayes of New York, winner of the Olympian Marathon, to meet in Chicago on February 17.
Charles Cox, longtime Georgia Georgia star pitcher, has been offered a contract by the Chicago Americans. Cox tried professional baseball last season in the Carolina League at Winston-Salem and is studying law which may limit further play.
Fort Wayne Indiana January 2 1915 The Wheeling managerial question again unsettled Bill Phillipa was said to have been obtained for the job but yesterday announced he had promised to manage the Liverpool team and owners are considering options
George Capron former Minnesota football captain and star in track and baseball admits he played under assumed names Rabb at Meridian in 1908 Kipp in the Northern league and another alias at Mattoon in 1907 Mobile bought Rabb Meridian later the New York Nationals drafted Capron and a National Commission ruling is sought on the dispute.
University of Chicago and DePauw star runner James D. Lightbody, famed for marathon fever, plans to leave amateur status and turn professional after January.
The article centers on Kid Simms seeking better pay in boxing noting his low early earnings and need to support a wife. He cites nine days training for a preliminary bout with Jack Dillon Feb 3 at the Auditorium and laments promoters pay and the sport's percentage craze among local boxers.
McCullough of the Centurys led the league with 22.0 for the evening. Byers hit 26 for the next score as five leaders won straight. Kahns claimed team honors with 928 pins and an 87 average, while Crescents took three from Premiers and Lilys closed the Telegraphers series.
The second annual aquatic meet of the Marion club will be held Saturday night in the club swimming pool. The meet is open to club members only. The program includes the 20 yard swim 100 yard swim 40 yard backstroke swim plunge for distance underwater swim diving for form swimming exhibitions diving exhibitions tug of war Microbes vs football team walking the pole consuming race tilting matches.
Nationally known skaters arrive in Cleveland for two days of indoor championships at the Elysium rink. Races begin tonight across several distances attracting top speedsters and local spectators.
San Francisco reports Jim Jeffries, retired heavyweight champion, has announced a fight against Jack Johnson once his theatrical engagements end. Ralph Pincus confirms the plan as Jeffries begins training, aiming to be match ready after the stage tour.
At Savannah the bets favor Racquet in race four and Bubbling Water in Oakland race six. Los Angeles entries show John Carroll as the most likely winner in the fifth race.
Columbus reports that Osie Schreck may join the team as catcher under manager Clymer as the club plans its next American Association season with C. A. Comiskey of Chicago aiding negotiations.
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