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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1908

Page

16

Local boxer May Fight in Mexico Exon Bout

Negotiations are advancing for Young Saylors to face Young Kilbain of Cleveland in a 20 round prize fight in Mexico as a precursor to a Spanish bull fight late in August. The purse is $500, a high figure for a local fighter, with training under Jack Morgan and a scene already set by a businessman arranging details.

Young Saylor Mexico Saylors Young Kilbain Cleveland Jack Morgan

Clymerites' Sport Seen as Spectacular Chase for Lead

Columbus Senators push nine straight wins boosting their place near leaders in a tight league race. Manager Carr warns rivals must disrupt Columbus' plays while praising their end skirting and line smashing. Indianapolis, Toledo, and Louisville must beat Columbus to overtake, as Wulschner's notes potential piano offers end the column.

Columbus Tribe Carr Columbus Bill Armour Indianapolis Clymer Senators Toledo Louisville Bill Briel Wrigley Hess Hoosiers Toledon

Prescription to Cure Nervous Delility and Manhood Defects

A flyer offers a free prescription for nervous debility and weak manhood, claiming quick, private home cures without medicine. It promises a physician-approved remedy and urges men to request a free plaspe receipt by writing with a name and address to Mr A B Robinson in Luck, Michigan.

Turk Wrestler Must Delight God Mohammed

Kara Osmond the Turkish wrestler set to meet Charles Olson at the Empire Monday night will use all holds to beat the American or risk angering the god Mohammed, per manager Charlson. The rematch follows a whirlwind prior bout, with strong preliminaries including Billy Schober versus Bob Nixon and Laz Pearts versus Billy Goodrich.

Kara Osmond Charles Olson Empire Charlson Mohammed Fle Olson Billy Schober Bob Nixon Laz Pearts Billy Goodrich

In the Majors and the Minors

Baseball recap spans multiple games with Carter and Wilson in a Blues win over Minneapolis and Brewers overpowering St Paul. Louisville ends skid, Gillen exits in seventh, Halla strong on mound as Evansville leads league hitting. Cubs topple Giants in sharp fielding duel. Wagner Day noted at Pittsburgh with McCarthy aiding Boston shutout. Joss steady for Cleveland. Diehl injures leg. historic 1899 record mentioned. Bliss Native Herbs ad closes.

Public sheriff sale notices from Marion County Indiana 1908

Two foreclosure notices publish details of court decrees with sums of 1690.75 and 1114.26 dollars. Both list August 1, 1908 as sale date at Marion County courthouse. Properties include Lot 28 in Armstrong's North Indianapolis addition and Lot 76 in Wacker's 2nd Haughville subdivision. Sheriff Joseph F. Clay and attorneys William Bosson and Daily & Salsbury sign the notices.

Superior Court Marion County Inatana Emma E. Depew William M. Foy Alice B. Foy Indiana Armstrong Indianapolis Joseph F. Clay William Bosson Marion Raymond Boehm Elias Watts Court House Wacker Haughville Township Fifteen North Range

World record for two eats by minor heir at Great Western meeting

Special to the Indianapolis Sun from Terre Haute Ind July 18 The Great Western meeting closed with records and financial success for the trotting association Minor Heir in 2:01% and 2:01 first heats set a 4 green pacer mark with the initial heat The team beat Prince Albert 1901 2:02 and 2:00%4 Dean tried to beat Broncho fastest three heats but Minor Heir broke in heats three and four The fifth heat saw Dean beat the Eel racing to a 2:07 final time and 1:01 last half establishing a fastest five heat pacing race by two seconds Next stop Pekin opens Tuesday Tevis G won 2318 pace Noring 2:18 trot Red Bow 2:10 pace

Indianapolis Sun Terre Haute Ind Great Western Trotting Association Magraize Prince Albert Dean Minor Heir Frank Eagan Robert J Pekin Tevis G Noring Red Bow

Carsey Knocked Out In 20th by Phil Brock in Los Angeles

Phil Brock of Cleveland knocked out Frank Carsey of Chicago in the twentieth round at Vernon arena in Los Angeles after a fierce light weight bout. Carsey led the action in the early rounds as Brock rallied to stop the fight with two left swings to the jaw, delivering a dramatic finish to a heart breaking battle fought at Jeffries Athletic club.

Los Angeles Cal Phil Brock Cleveland Frank Carsey Chicago California Vernon Arena Jeffries Athletic Club Carsey

Today’s baseball schedule across major leagues and minors

League cards list today’s games in American Association National League American League and Central League. Matchups include Columbus at Indianapolis Toledo at Louisville Minneapolis at Kansas City St Paul at Milwaukee Brooklyn at Cincinnati Boston at Pittsburg New York at Chicago Philadelphia at St Louis Cleveland at Washington Chicago at Boston St Louis at New York Detroit at Philadelphia Evansville at Dayton Terre Haute at Fort Wayne South Bend at Grand Rapids. Yesterday’s scores report several results across leagues with notable scores including Milwaukee 13 St Paul 3 and Detroit 21 Philadelphia 2.

Carter Wilson Blues Minneapolis Milwaukee St. Paul Brewers Louisville Toleno Gillen Asher Halla Evansville Ikustus French Wacher Knoll Indianapolis Chicago Cubs New York Giants Tinker Chicago Charles Alberts Fort Wayne Wheeling Coakley Brooklyn Toledo Mud Hens Toledo Detroit Philadelphia Athletics Washington Boston American Association Clubs Vom FF Wast Columbus Kansas City Clabs Pittsburg New York Cincinnati Philadelphia Ewes St Louis Jou Detroit Vereeee Sede Entarees Louis Settee St. Sees Terberet Cleveland Gta Grand Rapids Dayton Fvansville South Bend Centeweee Zanesville Terre Haute Neee St. Louis Terre Haute South Bend Mineapolis Jooklyn St. Latte Central League

Scattered hits pace Indpls Ab R 2 as the scorecard

In a tight baseball subset, Davidson and Lindsay supply offense with multiple hits while Williams, Coulter, and Slagle contribute in the field and at the plate. The Colts fall short as Ackb, Goodwin and Friel anchor pitching duties amid a 2,678 attendance and a late blaze of promotional copy about free chinaware.

Indpls AB. R A. E. Bush Cscceseree Davidson Hayden Lindsay Coulter Livingston Williams Hopke Slagle S.seseeeees Col. R. HO A. EL Friel Eeeseeeee Odwell Krueger Congalton Fohl Wa Oo Raidy Kihm Wrigley Goodwin Wabsbaeaas Cusiracs Siagle Bush Umphrey— Hayes Kerin

Senators Fight Breaks Winning Streak In Hoosier Notes

Special to the Indianapolis Sun. In Los Angeles promoter Jack Gleason signs conditional 20 round terms for Ketchell to meet Thontwis if Ketchell beats Hugo Kelly on July 31. Ongoing prep includes $500 for Ketchell binding upon O'Connor, with another agreement to follow for an eastern middleweight. Also recounted are Hoosier baseball actions at Washington Park as Walter Slagle’s defense halts Columbus in a 3-2 finish amid disputed umpire calls. Next games set: two at home, then a trip to Columbus, then return to Washington Park.

Los Angeles Cal Jack Gleason Joe Thontwis Stanley Ketchell Ketchell Hugo Kelly Joe O'Connor Gleason Clymers Washington Park Walter Slagle Slagle Columbus Gang Kerin Bush Livingston Davidson Hayden Friel Coulter Otto Williams Raidy Kihm Bounder Goodwin Rams Columbus

Allen and Phelps in final for golf honor

Rock Island Illinois July 18 In the finals today Harry Allen of St. Louis faces Mason Phelps of Chicag o in the Western Golf association championship. In yesterday’s semifinals Allen defeated J D Cady on Rock Arsenal links 1 up in 38 holes and Mason Phelps Chicago beat Paul Hunter of Midlothian 38 up and 2 to go.

Rock Island Harry Allen St. Louis Mason Phelps Midlothian Westren Golf Association Allen J. D. Cady Rock Arsenal Links Mason Pheps Chicago Paul Hunter

Mann Wins Last Race at Riverside Rink

Roy Mann triumphed in his final appearance with Walter Berner at Riverside Rink last night as the race ended in a dramatic photo finish.

Mann Roy Mann Walter Berner Riverside Rink

Williams Sparks Hoosier Rally In Washington Park

Otto Williams produced a sharp baserunning display racing to second and later scoring on a double as the Hoosiers toppled the Senators. Williams also made a difficult fourth inning catch, while Slagle and Coulter contributed with sharp defense and a Guzlike running catch. Perry Werden remained a .300 hitter as the Hoosiers organized a trip to Columbus to support the team.

Gotch Seized After Alleged Wrestling Assault in Galveston

In Galveston Herman Berneau of Galveston filed charges of assault and battery against world champion Frank Gotch after a wrestling exhibition in Houston. Berneau, claiming injury, cried out during holds and finally dropped to the mat calling for help. Gotch was released on a $200 bond with 100 men ready to sign. The champion says he is done with wrestling.

Frank Gotch Gotch Berneau

Modesty Sake Feud Ends With Ruby Bob Knockout

Spokane report says a timber man insulted Mrs. Bob Fitzsimmons on the way to a theater. Ruby Bob knocked the man senseless with a right hook while Mrs. Fitz clung to her husband. Fitz declares the tap for modesty. He posted a $2,500 forfeit for the Ketchel fight with Frank Smith yesterday afternoon.

Spokane Wash Bob Fitzsimmons Ruby Bob

National Entries at Fair Grounds Races

At the national races held at the fair grounds the schedule lists Class C Slow Pace entries Ruben Sleepy Charley Fred S Flora K Lady Gentry and Class B Mixed Race Ginger R Fred C Prince Poem Little Bess Mess Ham ble Pocotampo Little Harry Lady Contomer.

Fair Grounds Ruben Sleepy Charley Fred S Flora K Lady Gentry Ginger R Fred C Prince Poem Little Bess Mess Hamble Pocotampo Little Harry Lady Contomer

Canadians and French Protest With Yankees

Protesters from Canada and France clash with the Yankees over disputed scoring in a stadium camp dissension. Critics argue points were counted differently than in former Olympic contests, claiming American practices were ignored by English officials.

Olympic schedule at London July eighteenth event list

Special cable from The Sun reports today’s Olympic program in London with events across morning Archery and afternoon finals in athletics swimming cycling rowing and gymnastics. Notable matches include water polo Sweden against Hungary and British Isles versus Austria with Bristol and York hosting displays.

London Eng Sweden Hungary British Isles Austria Bristol York

Protests Mark Fifth Olympiad Day at Shepherds Bush

At Shepherds Bush Stadium the fifth Olympiad saw American protests mingle with French and Canadian sentiment. Morning events offered archery and the afternoon promised steeplechase tug of war and five mile races with Greece, France, and Britain among contenders. The US points lead stood at 31 to the UKs 2, with Canada and others trailing, as protests over flags and scoring continued.

London Shepherd's Bush York Sheridan J. E. Sullivan American Athletic Union United States Roosevelt Athens Greence Paris St. Louis VU. S. A America United Kingdom Canada Australia Sweden Norway Greece France

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