International Contest Builds as Both Favor Winners
Readiness shown by both men with strong confidence of victory as arena seats sell out and Foreigner continues as betting favorite in the international contest setting.
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1907
Page
6
Burns Squires Heavyweight Title Bout Planned in Colma
Australia’s Bill Squires faces Canada’s Tommy Burns in a forty five round heavyweight title fight at Colma on Thursday at 2 PM. Referee James J Jeffries oversees the matchup with no announced weights. Purse 60 percent of gross receipts plus Burns guarantee. side bet 35000 each. Stakes held by W W Naughton. betting odds 10 to 8 and 10 to 7 with Equire the favorite. Both fighters reported in fine condition and time difference between San Francisco and Indianapolis is two hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Squires
Australia
Tommy Burns
Noah Brusso
Canada
Colma
James J. Jeffries
Burns
San Francisco
Indianapolis
W. W. Naughton
Squires Burns Heavyweight Title Clash In Colma
San Francisco reports readiness for the 45 round heavyweight bout between Bill Squires of Australia and Tomy Burns of America at Colma this afternoon. An open air arena for 10 000 seats is filled as crowds head to the scene. Squires predicts a quick fight while Burns seeks to wear down the Australian with scientific boxing. Betting favors Squires at 7 to 10 with little Burns money in yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Bill Squires
Australia
Tomy Burns
America
Colma
Coffroth
Squires
Batteries and firms listed across cities in American Association
Multiple battery firms and associated personnel listed across Louisville St. Paul Milwaukee and Kansas City with company codes and partner names including Durham Peitz Minnels Essick Laugh lin Kilroy Shannon Schneiberg Roth Egan Swann Leahy and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Association
Louisville
Columbus
L. Durham
Peitz
Robertville
Blue
St. Paul
Rhe
Essick
Leroy
Schneiberg
Roth
Egan
Swann and Leahy
National League scores and results from multiple parks
In Brooklyn New York beat Brooklyn 11 to 6 with runs by Wiltse and Bergen while Pittsburg defeated Louis 8 to 4 in a high scoring game. Chicago beat Cincinnati 6 to 3 and Philadelphia overcame Boston 6 to 5 with key runs from Bouktes Brown and Jacklitsch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National League
Brooklyn
New York
Taylor
Cincinnati
Reulbach
Kling
Weimer
Schlel
Philadelphia
Boston
Bouktes and Brown
Corridon
Jacklitsch
American League
Cleveland
Abisebeit
Liebhardt and
Clarke
White and Sullivan
Washington
Peteteg
Falkenberg and
Warner
Winter
Criger
Detroit
St. Louis
Mullin
Schmidt
Glade and Spencer
Plank
Powers
Moore
Chicago
Philadelphia O
St. Louis Panes
Washington Eearees Steers
Pittsburg
Central League
Have You Tried a Helen Byron High Grade Smoke
Leahy and Company of Cincinnati Ohio advertises Helen Byron a premium cigarette priced at ten cents. The copy promotes the product's quality and origin as a sales pitch in a period newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Byron
Leahy & Co., Manufacturers
Cincinnati
Ohio
Referee Jeffries to Judge Big Squires Burns Match
James J. Jeffries will referee the international bout in Colma between Squires and Burns. The ex heavyweight boxer now farms and runs a cafe and is depicted as the same sturdy, amiable figure who left boxing when there was no challenger. If Squires defeats Burns, Jeffries is expected to enter the ring again to preserve the title claim on American soil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squires
Tim
Burns
Colma
James J. Jeffries
Jeffries
Fitzgerald Says Britt Wanted Him To Lay Down
Willie Fitzgerald of Brooklyn accuses Jimmy Britt of trying to fix a fight with Nel son Britt. Fitzgerald details offers to throw rounds and take 60 percent of proceeds, but vows to fight honestly if Coffroth signs on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzgerald
Britt
Willie Fitzgerald
Brooklyn
Jimmy Britt
Willie
Nelson
Denver
Oaklawd
The
Bay
Rays From The Baseball Spotlight Hoosiers Rally
In a two game set, Lindsay debuting at second base boosts the Hoosiers as they win battles with timely hits and solid fielding. Eels dazzles at times while Latimore misfires, and Claude Elliott plans to join the squad in Milwaukee July 9 to bolster pitching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindsay
Marie
Eels
Stagie
Claude Elliott
Carr
Milwaukee
Elliott
American Association
Gleason named captain of St. Louis Fire Department
Bill Gleason once a nationally known baseball shortstop for the St. Louis Frowns has been appointed a captain in the St. Louis fire department. The notes mention Jim McGuire leading the Pilgrims well, Jack O'Brien planning a temporary retirement on medical advice, and various sports and legal items across the era including autos in Germany and Tennessee’s anti race gambling law upheld.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill’ Gleason
St. Louis
Gleason
Tennessee
State Supreme Court
Nashville
Memphis
Sweet Marie Aims to Break Lou Dillon's Record at Fair Grounds
At the Indianapolis fair grounds, fans and horsemen anticipate Sweet Marie driven by Andrews attempting to beat Lou Dillon’s 1.58% trotting record. Weather is crucial as rain could ruin the effort while track conditions Thursday morning show a fast surface. The crowd grows for the Derby and the pace and trot events, with strong rivalry among owners over a three heat set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweet Marie
Lou Dillon
Andrews
Fair Grounds
Fair
Indianapolis
Battery listings across cities at RHE stations
Readable page snippet shows battery assignments by city with multiple names. Entries include South Bend Springfield Canton Wheeling Terre Haute and Evansville with pairs of last names attached to each battery line. The fragment preserves a grid of station codes and battery team assignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Lindsay
Cross
Bliss
Willard
Fuller
Springfield
Layton
Hailman
Chambers, Marryman
Hammond, Hillman and Clark
Yingling and Munson
Canton
Rhe Tation
Wheeling
Carroll and Holmes
Eastby and Spahr
Terre Haute
Rhe Verre Haute
Evansville
Douthett and
Freese
Pearson and Knoll
Springfield Wets Eenenese
Peesseeres
Evansville Ae
Dayton
Grand Rapids
Nance May Sign with Indianapolis After Scout Conference
Billy Nance, outfielder formerly with the Blues and Hens, watched the Indianapolis Toledo series in Indianapolis. If Carr’s terms satisfy Nance, he will sign. He played for Trenton in the Tri state league and recently injured his left arm. He was en route to Fort Worth when Carr invited him to a conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Nance
The
Blues and Hens
Indianapolis
Toledo
Carr
Nance
Trenton
Fort Worth
Tex
Thursday Baseball Schedule Across Leagues
The slate lists games across American and Central Leagues with matchups in morning and afternoon sessions. Notable pairs include Toledo versus Indianapolis and Columbus versus Louisville while New York hosts Brooklyn and Philadelphia visits Chicago.
Batting Essentials From Willie Keeler
Special to The Sun from New York July 4 cites Willie Keeler on hitting. He argues batters are made not born and stresses a good eye and courage as essential foundations for a successful batter and for developing young players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sun
New York
Willie Keeler
Applications for License in Indianapolis Wards 12 and 7
Notices by George Corder and James E. McNamara announce their intent to apply at the August term 1997 of the Marion County Board of Commissioners for licenses to sell spirituous vinous malt and other intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premises consumption. Corder requests premises at 27 South California street ward 12 and McNamara seeks 10 North Delaware street ward 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center Township
Marion County
Indiana
Board of County Commissioners
California Street
Manley
Indianapolis
George Corder
Delaware Street
Square 57
James E. M'Namara
Disorderly conduct ordinance amended in Indianapolis 1907
General Ordinance No 38 of 1907 amends Section 1 of Ordinance 159 1906 to widen penalties for obscene or licentious language and carrying dangerous weapons in public places. The measure, effective after publication, sets fines from one to fifty dollars and up to thirty days in jail or workhouse. City Clerk James McNulty certifies the copy as true.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Common Council
Indiana
Inianapolis
Beal
James M'Nulty
Hoosiers Dominate Mud Hens In Home Victory
Indianapolis roots for a strong Hoosier performance as Lindsay cards a bright night in second base and Carr hits safely. Slagle shines on the mound while Eels struggles with wild throws as Toledo falls 8 to 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindsay
Mit
Cook
Hoosiers
Coulter
Carr
Eels
Himes
Hopke
Slagle
Livingston
Williams
W. Clarke
Barbeau
Abbott
J. Clarke
Armbruster
Indianapolis
AB. R
HE Williams
Ss-Cseusms
A. Ey
Esgmemenen
Toledo
AB. Ru
Oo. de Barbeau
Ememwe G
J. Clark
Ifepeesenene
Smoot
Pees
Sand
Gepecescamense
Perring, Sb
Geeve
W. Clark
Ivnessmsese
Eela
D.ecomvensmamse
Latimora Eavecorees
Gillen
Deccemssmerss
Hele
Slegle
Eela, & A
Hooke
Egan
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Vorite
Gregory Mitchell
Eve
Watkins
Latimore
Faimed
Iike
Nurss
Hord Sanatorium
Helbyville, ND
Sportlettes
Pilgrims
Jim McGuire
Jim
Jack O'Brien
Jack
Germany
New Orleans
Lave Cross
Stovall
Longwood Cricket Clup
Marek
Jimmey
Washington Park
Sane Grandstand
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Weeeeers
Tees
Brooklyn Errors
St. Louis We
Carrites
Napoleon
Walter
Bell
Perring
H. J
Bea
J. Hacer
Wea
Penn Ste. O
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