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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1906
Page
7
Indianapolis drops a fifth consecutive defeat to Toledo Mud Hens in a loud Sunday game. Hafford pitched well with poor support from Holmes as Toledo built a lead early and held on. Clinging to slim chances, Indianapolis managed a brief rally but fell short, with Chech and the Mud Hens supplying key run production.
At Moontera Play Amateurish Hall Agate and Lose to the Mud Hens the Hoosiers faced Toledo Saturday in a 5,500 attendance doubleheader. Fisher and Hickey pitched for Indiana and were hit hard. Fielding, especially behind Hickey, was rough.
The list shows Toledo 5 Indianapolis 9 and Toledo 12 Indianapolis 0 in the American Association. Louisville 6 over Columbia 1. Kansas City 8 Chicago 1. St Paul 8 over Minneapolis 4 and St Paul 9 Minneapolis 7. In the National League Chicago 8 Boston 0. Brooklyn 6 over St Louis 2. New York 6 Cincinnati 1. Pittsburg 3 Philadelphia 3. American League New York 6 Cleveland 4. Detroit 2 St Louis 5. Boston 1. Central League Dayton over Grand Rapids 2. Canton and Terre Haute results listed. Evansville-Wheeling-Rain, Springfield 6 South Bend 2. South Bend 4.
Prediction by Raphael the Astrologer warns of a Tuesday July 0 1906 date bring favorable fortunes for some and trouble in business and domestic life for others. It notes quarrels, disputes, and annoyances alongside chances of success for a child born that day, though text is garbled and uncertain.
In a slate from the American Association and National League, Detroit and Columbus clash in the American League, while Chicago hosts Boston and St Louis faces Brooklyn in the National League. Central League matchups include Terre Haute at Evansville and Dayton at Springfeld amid scattered scores and battery pairings.
Local basketball brief notes teams in the Commercial league with wins over La Preferencias and other clubs. Highlights include Boole Turners falling to W. Yn, Louisville topping Columbus, Wish Egan and Big Elliotte contributing, and St Paul defeating the Millers of Minn. Johnny Car stars in Apeingtelé game.
Eastern Indiana fairs begin at Middletown while Michigan and Cleveland hosts feature events. WES STOUT'S van Fi shows speed at Lima and Windsor, with Kalama z00, Audubon Patch Girl and Billy B among notable entries. Fort Wayne and Richmond circuits boast strong trainers and promising trotters like Christine Bright and Prince Direct.
Special to The Sun from Cleveland July 30 reports Glenville track heavy after rain. Heavy going may push the first event to Tuesday as 13 horses start the Monday program of the M. and M. 3100 stake transfers from Detroit. Five withdrawals include Inwa llver Band Kenneth Mao Eppl Want Gil Craring Dawson Attia Js Ormonde Direata Captain Bacon Belle Islé J. M. Blackmore Direct Panhoda Frank Herdte Bilgér Band the favorite amid rough conditions.
Local reports from MEMPHI65 on July 30 claim Liebhart, who won the first doubleheader and then dropped in the fourth set, is attracting heavy interest from major league managers. A Detroit club inquiry via W R Armour seeks a price with a conditional report after the Southern league season. Philadelphia and Ottae managers also showing interest.
A remarkable double play in the tenth saved the game as a base hit sparked a run with runners on second and third. A fielder scooped a pop fly and launched a throw to the plate where a coacher signaled to cut off the play, catching both runners and securing the final out. Pitcher Claude Elliott called it one of the most remarkable plays he ever saw.
An unnamed observer describes ongoing political tension within the American association and the Minneapolis incident as a potential trigger for new baseball alignments. Bryce at Columbus and Kelley are central figures amid umpire ethics debates and injunctions that disrupted a Columbus exhibition game. The episode signals leader weariness and possible efforts to halt party quarrels among magnates.
Sporting week list shows Hoosiers at Tautaville Monday Tuesday Wednesday and Laneas City at Washington Park Thursday Friday Saturday. Boxing bouts in Denver Chelsea Lymanville Grand Rapids. Harness racing at Cleveland Glenville and Fair Grounds matinee events.
Special to The Ram from New York on July 30 reports Griffiths urging the Yankees to win on their road trip to boost post season chances as the Giants seek the World Series. Farrel bets on material gains to celebrate a championship with Highlander supporters optimistic the World’s Championship could switch hands if the Highlanders slow the Giants.
Evansville manager Jimmy Ryan says he was not removed or asked to resign, despite reports during a Terre Haute to Chicago trip. He claims owner Walker urged him to leave Evansville to avoid a $20,000 damage suit by Clarence Erdman, and alleges Walker offered a Grand Rapids transfer while denying any resignation. Ryan vows to fight for full pay under his contract and warns of potential return to Evansville to rejoin the club.
Adam Ryan, advising Herman’s camp at Broad Ripple, argues ring size does not determine a fighter’s effectiveness. He cites 12 and 4 foot rings, contending swift footwork and sidestepping matter more than space, naming many fighters capable in small rings and noting 24 by 24 foot championship rings as standard for major contests. Abe Pollock and Nate Lewis visit the camp amid preparations for the Yan Ber Herman match.
At Angelsea New Jersey two power yachts capsized in a heavy easterly gale on Hereford bar. One vessel the Alvig carried thirteen aboard. the Nors and Alvig victims and survivors are listed. Bodies recovered include Fred Fincher Walter Snyder Jerry Dopahue Werbert Hommel William Gerath John Fogarty Samuel Ledner and Starkes.
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