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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1906
Page
7
The Hoosiers return from a long western swing with mixed results as Jack Hickey shines in relief for the Millers. Minneapolis split 4-1-1 on the road and beat Indianapolis twice, with Letty Davis delivering the deciding run in the final inning.
AL box scores from games in Philadelphia Washington Boston New York and Detroit with team leaders and batteries listed. Details include Rheumatical abbreviations and player pairings like Sullivan Plank Powers Owen Waddell Schreck Harris Armbrueter Bernhard Buelow Eubenks Glover Warner Kletnow Donahoe Echmitt and Metsuire.
Hart postpones travel to Australia where he planned to meet Bill Squires after contracting fever in Salt Tivar. Indefinite delay follows as illness and personal reasons prevent leaving on the scheduled date.
Special to the Sum from Boston dated July reports two Harvard night-oared shells boarded the Layland liner Canadian bound for Liverpool to be used in the rowing race between Harvard and Cambridge University on the Thames on September 3. Charles Hart, Harvard boat builder, will guard the shells during the voyage.
A fragmentary quote from Wesley the barber emphasizes happiness for the public as he suggests only his genuine knockers will satisfy. The text remains unclear and reads as a brief local note.
A condensed rundown lists games in the American Association and Central League with matchups including Toledo at Indianapolis Louisville at Columbus Milwaukee at Kansas City Minneapolis at St Paul and Washington at Cleveland in the American League plus Chicago at St Louis Brooklyn at New York and Pittsburgh at Philadelphia in the National League. Batting lines and battery pairings appear for several teams, noting players like Swann Buchanan Abbott Lousby and Rath and matching pitchers Matthews Breandhat Philips Yanch and Phelps across various cities.
In Eprington Springfield and Evansville matchups, listed battery duos include Freeman and Fuller in Canton, Martin and Weaverscott in Wheeling, Wood and Richardson in Dayton, and Torre Haute pairing with RHE. Other city games show various lineups and batters across Terra Haute and Booth Bend with mixed results.
All members of Cambridge University's 1902 crew except one abroad have agreed to train for a race with Haryana in September. They will begin a full month’s practice on the River Boa8 from Putney to Mort Lake, a distance of about fourteen miles.
Special to The Sam reports the funeral of EB McDonald a wealthy bookmaker and race man killed in the Ballsbury Hagland wreck. Details of time and attendees are incomplete due to damaged text.
Cleveland club has suffered worst with many players out and few uninjured. The American League shows only 14 players have started every game this season. Injuries hit Cleveland, Philadelphia, St Louis, and others, with multiple stars sidelined and long lists of players missing games across teams.
McGraw forecasts New York victory over the Colts before vieldiing Chicago. Crescent Route, 2.03%, returns from Rushville to the McKee stock term at Weston where he will stand at stud. Lake Athletic club of Grand Rapids arranges bouts with Dick Fitzpatrick and Jack O’Keefe of Chicago for Aug 1, 15 rounds, plus an eight round pre Mulancr featuring Paddy New and Stockings Kelly.
A fragmented note references the Lehigh Valley Railroad with bids or plans touching Buffalo and Detroit, mentioning double tracking and connections from the west. It cites Buffalo, Detroit, Mich, and Niagara Falls as regional touchpoints, with references to mines and streets in a historic rail context.
A critique of aging boxers Jim Corbett cites as examples John J. Sullivan Jack Dempsey and Jack McAuliffe noting their past fame fades as time passes and the public forgets great fighters. The piece laments diminishing recognition of legendary pugilists and the world’s shifting memory despite their achievements.
The Mud Hens return from Western cities with a string of close losses and a bold aim at Toledo. Grilic’s ex-champion pretenders face a hungry locals squad on home turf as Johnny Pishor and Fisher cope with tough luck and wild drives.
McGraw says no NY fit. Gus Rublin targets easy fights for big purses. Bets on Cubs pennant. Bradley injury shrinks Naps hope. Harry Lewis may face Terry McGovern. Chicago Board bets $100,000 on Cubs. Dan McGuigan could rebound. first half money set by clubs. Western AAU meet awarded to St. Louis. Patch and Crescens prep August time trial. Henley regatta plans include a Philadelphia crew. Napoleon Lajofer quote echoed. Five major race meets listed in August and September across several towns.
New York July 23 indications suggest Hank Mathewson brother of Matty Mathews may become a solid pitcher. Though not guaranteed to reach major league level he shows traits of a successful Cox artist and could soon rotate with New York’s boxmen. He has pitched for strong semi professional teams and impressed hitters with speed and a varied repertoire. He faced Philadelphia Quaker Giants stalwarts Patterson and Munroe with notable difficulty in deceiving them.
Race results from New York and Cincinnati list multiple races with horses, drivers, and times. Notable entries include Emiling Tom, Grand-Pa, Warpaint, and Electioneer with various times and odds, followed by Cincinnati results featuring Bolttex and Meadowbreeze among others with detailed times and placements.
Haron Willems brother of GH Willems a Georgia House member from Laurens County was killed yesterday afternoon at Soperton when a pitched ball struck his chest as he was catcher. He died almost immediately leaving a shock in local politics and sports circles.
The United States Life Insurance Company of New York shows capital of 8 440 000 paid 7 41 109 real estate 415 000 unencumbered and 3 349 820 on bonds and mortgages. Debts include premiums due 115 885 82 and other securities 198 185 68. Liabilities total losses adjusted and claims awaiting proof as listed, with total liabilities awaiting further detail.
Philadelphia boxer Adem Ryan says boxing offers little financial reward unless champion status, criticizing training expenses and salaries. Kid Herman agrees, noting many boxers struggle after purses are split and most earn far less than the glamourized sums. Both qualifiers draw crowds at Broad Ripple workouts.
Terre Haute changes noted with manager Warrender resigning. Walter Dumler, a cinematography amateur, recommended by umpire Alloway to play first base. Cighter Weber, an Ohio college player, recommended by Boyd Chambers, is to join Springfield. he has been released.
A letter from Hart, Terre Haute, requests a bout with Mike Schreck before the Wanagh club in August, proposing the match to Schreck for his brother Mervin’s sake.
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