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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1905

Page

7

Fight News From San Francisco and Nelson Britt Rumbles

In San Francisco July 7 the boxing scene heats as Kid Quillan trains under AL Hoerfort for a bout with Jimmy Britt while Battling Nelson disputes terms of a possible Sullivan clash. Negotiations reveal disputed articles and pay forfeits, with Britt pressuring for a direct match and Nelson resisting.

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Glues and Games Across American Association Standings

Fragments show American Association standings with teams such as St Paul Minneapolis Milwaukee and Kansas City listed amid batters Goodwin Bevi and Builer and pitchers Willis Ostdiek Pearson Hawking Schutter Williams Curtix. Friday games include Minneapolis at St Paul and other league matchups across Brooklyn New York Chicago and Cincinnati.

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Booming Guns At Ball Park Delights Crowds

Port Arthur crowds gathered Thursday night at W Washington to witness a cannonade spectacle billed as one of the greatest ever. Weather concerns forced management to delay, with hopes of better conditions Friday and Saturday for the event. An Indianapolis car service was noted in the report.

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Hoosiers on Western Trip and Additions

The Hoosiers depart for a western tour opening at Minneapolis on Saturday after a rain postponement of the Louisville game. Moran and Weaver strengthen the lineup while Barrow may add another big leaguer. The squad remains away until July 24 and may see several changes as Picher Sudham and Metreery join, with Roberts joining the team later.

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Harvard's Matthews Quits Amateur Play to Turn Pro

William Jar nee Matthews, famed colored shortstop from Harvard, ends four eligible years as a college amateur after Yale contest. He will play summer ball in Burlington Vermont with the Brue Suen wenn. Matthews, a Tuskegee product, sacrificed wages and semi professional offers to maintain amateur status, working odd jobs and night school to finance education.

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Reds Scout Southpaw for Cincinnati Pitcher Hire

A Cincinnati Reds scout searches for a left handed pitcher as they weigh prospects for the team. The report notes continued interest in a promising southpaw and outlines a plan to view players across leagues, with the aim of securing reinforcements for future seasons. The effort may take time as the club evaluates options and tracks candidates in several games.

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France's Three Greatest Drivers in Gordon Bennett Race

In the Gordon Bennett event, France fields three star drivers led by Théry of the Brenete team. Brazier’s 2-horsepower car placed second, while Duras drove a De La Frich to finish third. The trio, noted as France’s best, is favored to win the grand race.

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Sporting of all sorts, star wrestling and boxing notes

A broad, tangled recap of athletes and events. Mentions George Lawrence, Gar rett, Cameron, Jo hn, Cant Anderson, Jimmy Handler, Rich McCoy, Frank Gotch, O'Brien, Diet Deke, Peters, and others. Covers boxing and wrestling bouts, draws, and upcoming matches plus baseball items and manager remarks on catching styles and pitcher catchers. Includes references to the National Association of Amateur Cardmen and various regional clubs and promoters.

Girl Baseball Whirlwind Turned Pro Amid Midwest Tour

Ruth Egan, an 11 year old Kansas City girl nicknamed the baseball prodigy, signed with the Cleveland Toomer Grete team for an exhibition tour in the middle west. She will play in Indianapolis during the summer as her mother accompanies her.

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Catcher Pitcher Pairing Becomes Team's Game Plan

Sullivan notes a trend toward fixed catcher pitcher pairings in the majors. The White Sox example shows Hart or Sullivan paired behind the plate with certain pitchers, predicting who will handle the bat. Managers seek consistency to improve execution, as McFarland backs up the pitcher with a trusted catcher.

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Worthington Stars Triumph In Narrow Win Over Blaze

Special to the Sun from Worthington Indiana reports a tight game July 7 as Worthington “Whye” defeats the Bridge City Blaze 4 to 2. Worthington scores all four runs late, with Beal delivering key hits and Jost contributing offensively.

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