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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1906
Page
7
The luckless Columbus visitors were blanked by Groth as he controlled the game with his signature curves. The article highlights Groth as the standout pitcher and notes the team’s ongoing dry spell at the plate.
Special to the Bum reports Hoouleta Ware bowing out in the final game of the series. Groth pitched eight hits allowed as Hoosiers beat the Senators with strong defense and key baserunning. Hickey, ex Senator, fought hard but Columbus thwarted late rallies amid disputed umpire calls.
A garbled OCR fragment lists names such as Gurcuse arene Chirag and Batterier-Berbe with Grady and McCarthy along with Wilts, Gibaon, Weimer and Livingston. Mentions Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Saint Louis area codes and scattered battery references. Overall unreadable but suggests a roster or unit listing without coherent context.
The Arcadians announce they want a game with Van Campa for the next Sunday morning and are open to matches with any statewide team. They have six straight wins and no losses this season, with address for contact listed as John Yoke, 1131 Udeltat, city.
The Interstate league, formed by Fort Wayne Marion Anderson and Kokomo, collapsed Sunday despite President H W Dickerson’s efforts. Dickerson offered umpire Kensta to lend Carson of the Central league to pick the league players for South Bend.
A fatal powder explosion near Acme Texas claimed the lives of three children, the incident prompting investigations and emergency response. Authorities described the blast as occurring in a rural area, with local responders aiding victims and securing the scene. Further details remain limited as officials assess causes.
Promoter Jimmy Corrath offers 6 percent of gross receipts for a two round bout between Jimmy Britt and Terry McGovern in San Francisco. Joe Humphreys says McGovern will box Britt only with a $10,000 guaranteed end, win or lose, to cover costs and satisfy Terry’s high price. negotiations hinge on guarantees and share of profits, with Cosroth pushing for terms and Cy Britt seeking risk splits.
Summary of scattered baseball remarks mentions Thietman fest, Columbus trip, Berger opposition, unclear score 4, outfielders Tate and Carr, Cromiley praised, Indians outfield weak, Mud Hen game, double header with Grillolien, interstate memories, Pittsburgh Chicago game, late ninth inning run, Beie and Weimer pitchers in St Louis game, final 4 0 score.
A barber asserts a player with no reputation can deliver better than a hapless big leaguer who cannot. He notes a baseball manager earned Hall of Fame respect by admitting that once his team did something notable.
Cora M Somers files for divorce from C W Samere a noted magnate of Cleveland a steel family with vast business interests and a role in baseball. After a year of estrangement the couple remains apart and the suit recalls Samere as a prominent American league figure and coal company GM.
Tuesday to Friday there are Hengslers at Milwaukee and Hovslers at Kansas City. Continuations run at Latonia Kentucky and Brighton Beach New York with meetings starting July 1 and July 10. Gloucester and Chelsea host gun events and a state championship trial at Country Club, plus a Saturday drive and riding events at Fairgrounds.
Women attend boxing card as Walter Little faces Grover Hayes in the main event. Referee Ryan’s draw call sparks boos after a lively program featuring Kid Rowe, Henry Garber, Mickey Ford, Kid Gorman, Jack Morgan, and Mark Anderson.
Notices to voters in Center township Marion county Indiana that Emmet G Sering Myer Penish and William Pletzer seek Aug term licenses to sell spirituous vinous malt and intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premise drinking in rooms on Washington New York Alabama and East St Clair streets. Also seek pool table privileges and restaurant and stockroom notes in varied corners of city blocks.
Coroner Ridenor completes inquiry into the murder of Mrs. Elisabeth Tresch. He lists death on June 1, 1903 about 11 o clock p.m. caused by cerebral coma from carbon monoxide poisoning due to strangulation by a man. Witness testimony fails to identify the assailant.
The Washington Post notes Paul Hines recalls being the only player to attempt catching a ball thrown from the top of the Washington Monument in 1885. He offered a New York seller 1200 for the feat, hired a workman to toss to him, and described the ball’s path and the danger. Other players, including Clark Griffith and Pop Schriver, are credited with near catches, while a law later banned throwing from the monument under a 500 dollar penalty.
A compilation of 1906 notices from Marion County Indiana where multiple applicants in Center township seek August term licenses to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons. Locations include Massachusetts Avenue No 3 and Wabash Street premises, with details on rooms, building types, and ward assignments for Center township officials.
Indiana League will not be money maker as polo struggles in larger cities. Willary Foor, former head of the national polo leagues, predicts little chance for a national polo league next winter in Indianapolis or elsewhere. He cites lack of enthusiasm, poor rink availability, and doubtful investor interest. roller skating may be a better Indianapolis investment.
Notice to Center township Marion county Indiana residents that Henry Lichtenberger and James M. Jones will apply at the August term 1906 for licenses to sell spirituous vinous malt and other intoxicating liquors in specified premises. Details include front rooms, canal area, and street corners in Indianapolis Ward 17 and Ward 6 with on premise drinking privileges.
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