Gans and Nelson Both Make Weight for Friday Fight
San Francisco July 3 Joe Gans and Battling Nelson weigh 133 1 2 pounds each for their upcoming bout. Both train hard road work sparring and careful weight massing to stay within limits. Betting remains 6 to 1 in favor of Gans as bettors stay scarce due to Nelson money supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ough
Nelson
W. W. Naughton
San Francisco
Joe Gans
Neilson
Gans
Goldfield
Bat
Packey McFarland Faces Welch in 25 Round Showdown
In Los Angeles on July 3 Packey McFarland and Freddie Welch prepare for a 25 round bout at Jeffries club. Packey, favored at 10 to 7, vows to knock Welch out within 15 rounds and boasts past wins over Austin Anslinger and trainer Kinnealy. Welch carries a hard test, with visitors at Camp McFarland noting his challenger’s resilience and McFarland’s confident bets on a knockout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Sun
Los Angeles
Cal
Packey McFarland
Freddie Welch
Dim Jeffries’ Club
Packey
Pat Kinnealy
Camp McFarlang
Jeffries’ Arena
McFarland
Welch
Freddie
Independence Day Sports Rush Promises Full Day of Events
A busy Independence Day program features Indianapolis versus Toledo baseball in morning and afternoon games at 10 30 and 3 30. Golfers compete at Highland Riverside and Country links. Royal Athletic club bicycle race starts on N Meridian Street. Indianapolis Gun Club holds its annual July 4 shoot southwest of the city. Amateur baseball fills city diamonds, including A B C s versus Louisville Giants at Northwestern Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Toledo
Highland, Country and Riverside Links
Royal Athletic Club
N. Meridian Street
Thirty-fourth Street
Broad Ripple
Indianapolis Gun Club
Northwestern Park
Louisville Giants
Baseball News From The Majors And Minors
The Cardinals snapped their losing streak by edging the Reds 4 to 2 while Detroit routed Cleveland 11 to 1. Chech and Thielman were knocked out early. Ryan and Sto vall endured rough outings. The Nationals beat the Phillies 4 to 3 at the Polo Grounds as Foxen faltered late. Dusty Rhodes may be sold to Chicago after a strong showing against the Cubs last week. Columbus dropped the third game as Steen’s bat helped sink them. Rain halted remaining games. Athletics beat Boston 4 to 3 in the eighth with a wild pitch, Unglaub and McGuire ejected. White Sox won the first and Browns the second of a doubleheader, 5–1 and 9–0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Cleveland
Chech
Thielman
Ryan
New Orleans
Stovall
Naps
Willett
Nationals
Philadelphians
Polo Grounds
Foxen
Philadelphia Athletics
Batttle
Boston
Cicotte
Unglaub
McGuire
Chicago White Sox
St. Louis Browns
President's Son Competes in Rochester Equestrian Meet
Kermit Roosevelt son of the president visits Genesee New York to join Maj. Wadsworth’s annual equestrian contest. The event gathers the best New York state horsemen with Roosevelt slated to participate on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
N. Y
Kermit Roosevelt
Maj. W. A. Wadsworth
Genesee, N. Y
Maj. Wadsworth
New York State
Armour says fight will be between Hoosiers and Hens
Armour and his Hens arrived in Indianapolis to launch a four game series with the Hoosiers, the opener set for Friday at Washington Park. He predicts Indianapolis and Toledo as the main rivals with Louisville lurking, Columbus out of contention, and notes tough luck could alter outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armour
Bul Armour
Indianapolis
Hoosiers
Toledo
Use
Louisville
Columbus
Carr
Adams
Harvard Crew Will Not Row Cambridge
Harvard varsity crew will not race Cambridge University as Cambridge is entering the Olympic regatta. Dispatch from Rudolph Co Lehmann to Robert C. Herrick confirms no opportunity for a Cambridge Harvard contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
England
Cambridge University
Robert C. Herrick
Rudolph Co. Lehmann
Cambridge
New London
Lehmann
Moran Attell Title Bout Forfeit Posted In New York
Charley Harvey posted 1500 dollars for Owen Moran as a forfeit for the weight limit in the forthcoming match with Abe Attell. Jim Coffroth the Colma promoter demanded payment by July 15, but Harvey, sailing for England, posted today to settle the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charley Harvey
Owen Moran
Abe Attell
Jim Coffroth
Colma
Harvey
England
Pirates and Cubs Divide In Two Games
Pittsburg and Chicago split a twin bill in front of 18 249 fans in Pittsburgh, with Chicago shutting out the Pirates 1 0 in the opener and Pittsburg reclaiming the lead in the nightcap by the same margin. Maddox and Camnitz beat Pfeister in the second game, leaving Pittsburgh two points ahead of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Chicago
Brown
Young
Champs
Maddox
Camnitz
Pfeister
Beell to Meet Ackermann in Lima July 10
A wrestling bout between Fred Beell, once victor over Frank Gotch, and Lima middleweight Al Ackermann is arranged for July 10 in Lima Ohio. The match will be at catchweights and invites strong local interest in the wrestling scene.
July 4 Bicycle Race Field to Start in City Event
A large July 4 bicycle race field will start Saturday morning at Thirty-fourth and Meridian Streets. A listed group includes William Shover Emil Sharp Clarence Gustin Charles Traub Walter Murphy Earl Andrews Raymond Bidright Joseph Danson Carl Madden Herbi Jons Raymond Jace Braddock Tacoma Elmer Smith and Paul Hansler. More entries expected as riders are handicapped by age and experience by a committee led by Robert Douglass James Worley John Kinney and Charles Foley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meridan
William Shover
Emil Sharp
Clarence Gustin
Charles Traub
Walter Murphy
Earl Andrews
Raymond Bidright
Joseph Danson
Carl Madden
Herbi Jons
Raymond Jace
Braddock
Burns Ready to Sail for Australia Fights
London reports heavyweight champion Tommy Burns will sail next Tuesday for Sydney. He will fight three men there next month, receiving a $25,000 guarantee. First bout in Melbourne against Bill Lange, then Bill Squires in Sydney, then Peter Felix.
Flynn Matched with Ketchell for July Bout
San Francisco July 3 Stanley Ketchell the middleweight champion and Jim Flynn were matched yesterday to fight in this city between July 4 and the exact date to be chosen later. The men will meet at catchweights Flynn is a heavyweight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Stanley Ketchell
Jim Flynn
Flynn
Today's Games Across Leagues
American Association features Toledo at Indianapolis and Columbus at Louisville. Milwaukee visits Kansas City and St. Paul travels to Minneapolis. National League matches Chicago at Pittsburg and Philadelphia at New York. Brooklyn plays Boston. American League sees Detroit at Cleveland Boston at Philadelphia and St Louis at Chicago with New York at Washington. Central League has no games on schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Association
Pet
Indianapols
Sss
Toledo
Louisville
Ee Dapeereeesnen
Wil
Columbus Tees
Minneapolisa
Milwaukee
Raa
Kansas City
St Paul der
Pittsburg
Chicago Aeons
Tetroecaeree
New York
Cincinnatos
Philadelphia
Boston
St Louis
Cleveland
Peetee
Detroit
Chicago
Washington
Dayton
Evansville Trees Money
Grand Rapids
Fort Wayne
O. Os
South Bend
Terre Haute
Zanesville
Wheeling
Indianapolis
Columbus
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Chinnati
Evansville
Yesterday's Scores Across Cities And Leagues
Rain interrupted several games while Detroit routed Cleveland and New York split a doubleheader. Chicago swept a two game set as St Louis and Philadelphia gained wins in American League play.
Olson Claims Superiority Over Roller In Wrestling Row
Local wrestling notes recount Charlies Olson doubting Dr Roller after Gotch defeated Roller twice. Olson, upset at Roller’s performance, suggests Roller overrated and vows to face Dan McLeod in Indianapolis. Orson heads to Chicago to perform at a theater under Jack Curley’s promotion next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies Olson
Dr. Roller
Olson
Roller
Gotch
West
Orson
Chicago
Jack Curley
Indianapolis
Dan McLeod
McLeod
Express Steamer Service To Mackinac From Detroit
D and C Line operates daily trips to Mackinac with the City of St Ignace as the express boat. Three weekly Detroit Alpena Mackinac runs and daily service to northern Michigan resorts aboard City of Mackinac and City of Alpena. Send for pamphlet with timetables fares and accommodations. Address 6 Wayne avenue Detroit. New pianos 185 and up. Wulschner's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. & C. Lime
Detroit
Mackinac
City of
Amateur Baseball Schedules Weekend Games With Pirates
Amateur baseball note lists South Parks seeking a Sunday afternoon game with the Pirates. An Imperial team with a permit for a diamond wants a game against a strong years-old squad. Call the provided new phone numbers to arrange details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Parks
Pirates
Kohthepp
Imperials
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mfarland
Stockyards
Lishman
Washington Park
Komstock & Carpenter
S. Illinois St
Cardinals
Reds
Levineon
Penn
Battling Nelson
Siler
Slagle
Druhot
Marquard
Siever
Bill Armour
Moran
Attell
CUBS
BIG Field
BARE
Washington St
Chas, Perry
Prop
Mgr
Ketchell
Fair Grounds
Von
W. L. Shuler
Miss Brooks
I. J. Blickenstaff
G. G. Allen
Lady D
Wes Stout
Ivan B
Aghhkucdorf
Lettie G
Gamboy
Millard Sanders
Maywood
Ruth Dillon
Martha Dillon
Mary Dillon
Harry Dillon
Emma Dillon
Ida Dillon
Frayne
Dorman
Johnny Frayne
Jack Dorman
Fairmont Club
Seattle
Frank Gotch
Express Steamer Service
Wulschner
Hoosier Garital
Wmillionaire Brewster
Santa Claus
Fair Bank
Ella Bachman
Humankovo Company
OPER
Dollar SH
Family Theater
Admissio Formance
Kentucky Avenue
Washington Street
Riverside
White City
White Cit Band
Bathing Beach
Baseball Today
Nader, Weber
Ferzer
Pierses
Gall
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!