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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1908
Page
6
Tank Kan Ney prepares to certify while James J. Corbett shows a knockout punch. Tommy Ryan, Jeffries trainer, analyzes the expected battle and believes Corbett presents the toughest threat to Jeffries. He explains Jeffries favors early aggression and can win by knockout, while Corbett aims for a careful, strategic fight.
Thelma Walden Littlefield, seven years old, is presented as the youngest race-horse owner facing several thoroughbreds this season. Her string includes Funy_side and Funnyside, raced at Brighton Beach, with Littlethelma applauding from the grandstand as jockey Hicks brings the colt to the paddock.
A reader asks for good fishing near Indianapolis. The White River above Broad Ripple offers best water and nibble opportunities with bass, carp, suckers, catfish, and more. Reach via Broad Ripple car. boat above the park or ride the Sunshine to a mile above the park for evening returns.
The Greater New York Irish athletic association plans a revival at Celtic Park for Labor Day featuring ancient Irish games like hurling and racing, along with modern contests. Conway and officials preserve old programs, with notable Irish American citizens joining as dignitaries and high-value prizes promised. Evening festivities include Irish dances and music.
Indiana sports notes report Billings owns Lew Dillon the fastest trotting mare and adds Greenline a promising pacing gelding bought from Joe J Lesh Goshen Indiana with an unstated price Iris predicts Greenline will lower a speed mark to 304 before summer ends and plan for the coming pacing game by some teams.
H T Dykman of White Plains owns Boreazelle at Empire City track. The bay colt by Boreal out of Lucette by Patton trotted a mile in 2 14 ½ and a half in 1 04. Dykman refused a 500 offer after the run and may send Boreazelle to the Cleveland grand circuit.
Lily Marcum, the recent acquisition to the Hoosier infield, developed into a strong player with a reputation as a top pinch hitter. He rose from a white rural team in Wisconsin to form a Winnipeg Northern League club before joining Toledo and then Indiana’s Hoosiers, where he has excelled in fielding and improved his hitting, drawing praise as a future league-man.
NEVO organizer NEVO. Crabill, pitcher for Columbus American Association team, preached Tuesday night in Minneapolis to the Volunteers of America. He plans two more talks in the city before leaving.
Bowerman, the former college catcher from New York, defends himself after an assault on Pirates manager Jed Clarke. He recalls a prior clash with Tenney during a Brown University game and notes both traded college ranks for professional ball, with a Pittsburg meeting anticipated.
Abba Uechlo, an Italian second baseman for Boston, draws attention as Larry Lajoie's double in looks and play. They resemble each other in stance and actions, though Lajoie is older. Lajoie’s manager Buckenberger sees the youngster as a rising star, with the Lajoie swing expected to boost bat scores. Abba’s appearance in citizen dress fails to resemble Lajoie.
Indianapolis Reserves manager Andy Reinhardt posted $200 in gold with The Sun's sporting editor to challenge the Düsseldorfers to a game for bragging rights. After a week no match was funded as the Reserves removed the stake, promising to reoffer it if Düsseldorfers agree to face the Marl on Owls at Brighton Beach next Sunday. The Reserves are regarded as one of the state’s top amateur teams.
Two new clubs, the Atkins saw works team No 3 and the Florists, have been admitted to membership in the Commercial league. The Kahns have been reinstated, giving the league full membership. A meeting is planned next Friday to arrange club standings.
Kansas City battled Kansas City Thesday at Misanuri town in a tense ninth inning comeback attempt. Durham, the Wisc pitcher, limited Hoosiers from pulling away, while Ford and Nichols contributed solidly and Marcan hit a two bagger in the ninth as Indiana’s rally fell short.
At Washington Park Drake’s stable, led by Runnels and other noted runners, failed to secure clear wins as their best horses Soured promise. Jockey Gray struggled aboard Blase L who barely held on for a head win while owners lament stumbles and near-misses. Earnings dip below 2550 despite hopes of big purses.
Baseball note recalls Bill Schriver and Adam playing with Eli Pehriver in a bygone era. The article mulls his numerous teams, praising Schriver as a tower of strength to young players on the Louisville club and a steady influence behind the bat.
James Keenan a Cine elnnateliy council member and former catcher paid $20 to see a game last week. He avoided noisy fans in the grandstand shouting hits and insults while trying to find a quiet spot to watch, and in the melee he damaged his trousers.
A garbled sports section lists standings and scores among multiple cities and teams with several OCR errors. Mentions include Milwaukee and New York with various scores, plus incomplete references to Cincinnati and Philadelphia, ending with an unrelated invitation and address fragment.
The Diamond Dust of St Paul leads the association amid Tuesday results as Rube Waddell strikes out 12 against the Chicago Americans, setting a new K record. Philadelphia wins key matchups in the Central league while South Bend eyes a climb. Also notes on Marean’s solid play and a moral from The Automobile Magazine about failed investment schemes. A public notice from Marion county Indiana reveals plans to sell intoxicants with a campus-like variance at a Massachusettes address.
The PUTS AND DRIVES tournament began Wednesday with nine entries for the indlex championship. Participants include Mrs. Charles Judson Miss Byfield Ella Bowers Dorothy Dolsle Mrs. H Hammond and Miss Elizabeth Rawls. Bye awarded to Mrs. C C Plere son. matches to be played over the 18 hole course.
An odds and schedule note lists pairings across leagues. American Association games include Indianapolis at Kansas City, Louisville at Milwaukee, Columbus at Minneapolis, Toledo at St Paul. American League features Cleveland at Haston, Detroit at New York, Chicago at Philadelphia, St Louis at Washington. National League has Boston at Chicago, New York at Pittsburgh, Philadelphia at Cincinnati, Brooklyn at St Louis. Central League shows Grand Rapids at Evenevils, Wheeling at Terra Haute, Maxton at Fort Wayne, Dayton at South Bond.
July 1 report from Ban Francisco Cal describes a staged hold up by Jeffries and trainer Costrath at Yosemite athletic club where Grane y, acting referee, intervened when a fake robber threatened him and partner with 35 000 in stake money. A private guard and a sprint to safety prevented injury.
Ben Kenney, a paddock veteran, says every good trotter has quirks and pace traits. He recalls Nancy Hanks, noting her eagerness to race and dependability, plus memories of other horses like Tillis and Crescens and reflections on trainers and a public stable start.
Rube Waddell star pitcher for the Philadelphia team will tour with a melodrama titled The stain of guilt on Broadway. He performs with a young detective and a thief, opening amid bustling stage business and crowd applause as he portrays a boastful figure in act by act scenes across four parts.
A historical notice lists multiple bidders in Marion county Indiana seeking licenses to sell intoxicating liquors at specified addresses in Center and nearby wards. Names include Michael J. Mannix WH White and THOMAS SHEEDY with locations on Court Street Ohio Street Virginia Avenue and Washington Street, all timing August term 1903 and ward 6 3 5 7 details.
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