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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1906
Page
7
The Hoosiers start a grueling western swing July 26 with the Brewers in Milwaukee. Charley Carr aims to return Tuesday, boosting batting, while injuries and rough travel threaten success. A brutal slate includes Kansas City, St Paul, and Milwaukee as the trip ends with Toledo.
Special to The Sun Newark reports the German American Gymnastic alliance chose Cincinnati for a future meeting site and abrogated a rule restricting headquarters to six years, keeping Indianapolis as the executive board base. The move emphasizes the board’s role in officer selection and recalls St Louis as an incorrect choice for the next convention.
The schedule lists American Association games in Milwaukee Kansas City and Minneapolis plus Columbus at Kansas City and Toledo at St Paul. National League features Boston Chicago Pittsburgh Philadelphia and New York matchups with Cleveland and St Louis also shown. American League includes Detroit at Washington Cleveland at Philadelphia and St Louis at New York with Chicago rivals. Remarkable scoring and battery lines appear across several venues.
A jumble of league game notes across Cleveland Philadelphia Washington Boston Chicago New York St Louis Canton Grand Rapids Terre Haute South Bend and more. Names like Rhodes Coakley Schreck Patten Waketeia Dinera Armbruster Owen Sullivan Pett y Rickey and Thomas recur with multiple battery pairs and venues noted in fragmented form.
A reader notes a saying about wealth and merit, contrasting the idea that abundance comes to those who have effort with a practical twist. The text reflects on wealth and equity through a concise proverb.
Travellers favor the Detroit and Buffalo route linking eastern and western states. The through ticket via the D and B line promises savings and superior service. A two cent bond stamp offer appears in the illustrated pamphlet from Detroit and Buffalo.
In a Northwest Amateur Athletic Association context, Dan Kelly of Portland surpasses Arthur Duffy's marks. Kelly ran 100 yards in 9.5 seconds, broad jumped over 2 feet 7 3/4 inches, and has become a standout all around athlete with Olympic-adjacent potential. He previously placed fourth in a national meet and now trains intensely to push faster times and longer distances.
Denver officials discuss forming a western racing circuit including Denver Butté Great Falls Seattle Boise City Livingston Helena Spokane and Colorado Springs. The plan, led by G A Wahlgreen W A Clark Jr and Z G Stebbins, would allocate 100 racing days across towns under the Western Jockey Club with an August organization target and next year program.
Indianapolis fans blast O'Briens new umpire Longley as the worst ever. Reds debut Jode and Deat fail to lift them past New York while Bresnahan and teammates adjust after demotion. Interleague shifts, minor-league moves, and guarantee refunds mark a day of upheaval in early baseball news.
Captain-manager Felter Jones of the Chicago Americans laments that spit balls and foul strikes have changed hitting styles. He notes hitters struggle against overhand pitches, with two strikes quickly, reducing batting rallies and increasing umpire responsibilities under modern rules.
Philadelphia reports growing disorganization in the Tri-Stars outlaw league with Lancaster in sharp dispute over discrimination claims. Lancaster fans pass resolutions condemning league rulings and threaten to pursue a franchise move to the Eastern league if conditions do not improve.
Race results across multiple tracks list horses, odds, and times. Notable entries include Somm us Gallant Dan Anna May Ume 10123 and Dolly Spanker 1:45 at New York, Arcite Troxler 1:08, Ram's Horn 1:63-5, and Angler Sewell 3:4 on turf. Cincinnati features Agnes Virginia and Judith Loutes with times around 1:44-5 and 1:02. Salem lists Wee 93 Garner and California King Garner with 1:55 and 1:23 respectively.
Special to The Sam Hot Springs Ark July 16 A temporary injunction restraining poolrooms and turf exchanges of the resort from operating was granted yesterday by Chancellor Curl. The action cites corruption of youth harboring places of lawbreakers and nuisance. Poolrooms have been closed for over a week under preliminary order by HL Winona. The suit was brought by the prosecuting attorney.
Big State Golf Event begins with qualifying rounds Wednesday at the Country Club. Entries closed Tuesday. many prominent Indiana golfers registered. Out of town entrants arrive Tuesday to test the links in ideal conditions as club members prepare. Men's 18 hole qualifying starts Wednesday morning followed by women's 18 hole round in the afternoon.
Special to The Sum New York July 10 Jockey Tommy Burns plans to join the colony of American riders abroad. Burns announced yesterday he intends to depart for France at once to race on French tracks. He will take his wit and family along.
Rejected deal blocks a potential move as Columbus pitcher Robertaille says he would quit rather than join the Hoosiers. Indianapolis had requested waivers on Johnny Fisher amid a flurry of trade chatter with Nobleaville and other clubs watching.
W. Hatxing, noted as a diamond hero, attended a Saturday boxing event at Watlington park with friends. He mocked the sport, then witnessed a punch that drew blood, prompting remarks about the spectacle not being edifying for onlookers.
Charley Chech and Fred Odwell express strong dissatisfaction with being traded to Toledo for outfielder Jude. Odwell vows not to report to Toledo, citing unfair minors reassignment and president Herrmann’s control of Toledo. Both plan to seek redress from Herrmann while awaiting future National League opportunities.
Dissension within the Toledo ball club flared last evening in Louisville as pitcher Eudward Minahan demanded back pay from manager Grillo and threatened to leave for a smaller league. Minahan, formerly with the Cincinnati Reds, indicated he would sever ties with the team in the city amid ongoing friction.
Special to the Memphis paper reports manager Frank of New Orleans says Arthur Trouthers, formerly with the Philadelphia Americans and last season with Montgomery, has been bought from Connie Mack.
In Wayne Indiana on July 14 Tooley Hunt Maggart and Captain Hardy of the defunct Ft Wayne team signed Sharon Pann to a contract with Bedurpoe in Newark. The Ohio Pennsylvants and Inagua noted in the report.
Lexington report states James B Haggin added 25 acres to Elmendorf farm. Land was sold at master commissioner’s sale and bought by Charles H. Bergman, Haggin’s manager, at 7225 per acre.
Nelson steps into a new position at a major newspaper in San Francisco. The change shifts leadership duties and signals a broader editorial shift as the paper aims to navigate evolving city reporting and audience needs.
Supportive followers say John T Brush erred in name only and that John McGraw remains the Giants’ top brains and leader. The piece highlights McGraw’s decision making in player placement, strategic substitutions, and his instinct to trust key hitters like Strang and Marshall in pivotal Boston games.
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