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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1908

Page

16

Carr Could Be Crippled for Life After Delay

Carr faced possible permanent disability if he delayed treatment for three more days. Doctor Melville, an osteopath, warned the risk was serious as the ailment affected the leg behind the knee. The manager said Carr would sit out until fully recovered, even if Indiana loses games.

Charney Carr Carr Melville Otto Williams Indianapolis Lindsay Lee Ste Kansas City

Ring briefs from New York and Glen Falls bouts

Jim Stewart defeated Morris Harris after four hard rounds in New York. In Glen Falls Bull Harley defeated Harry Mansfield of England in six rounds. New York report notes Tom Jones, man.

Glen Falls N. Y Hariey Harry Mansfield England

Ketchel to Meet Papke in Five Round Title Fight

Special to the Indianapolis Sun from San Francisco reports Stan ley Ketchell and Bill Papke will meet in a five round fight before Jeffries Athletic club of Los Angeles on Labor Day Sept 7. Baron Long secured Papke's agreement and Jake Griffin settled terms with O'Connor. The bout is slated at 158 pounds. Freddie Welsh is matched with Johnny Murphy for a five round bout before the Jeffries Los Angeles club on Aug 14.

Indianapolis Sun San Francisco Stanley Ketchell 33Ill Papke Jeffries Athletic Club Los Angeles Baron Long Papke Jake Griffin O'Connor Welsh Will Box Murphy Freddie Welsh Johnny Murphy Jeffries

Reds After Leaguer Elllis Star Left Fielder At LA

Report from Los Angeles on July 31 states the Cincinnati Reds are pursuing Ellis the star left fielder of the Los Angeles club. The rumor centers on a major league deal as clubs gauge talent moves for the upcoming season. Ellis has been a standout for the Angels this year.

REDS Los Angeles Cal Cincinnati Reds Ellis

New Zealander Charley Griffin to Box Matty Baldwin

Charley Griffin, the New Zealander who fought Leadh Cross, will box Matty Baldwin of Boston at the Fairmount club tonight. They meet at 126 pounds in a bout to follow a Papke Mantell discussion and a Thunderbolt Boston bid.

New York Charley Griffin Fairmount Club Matty Baldwin Boston

Teorp's Selections at Saratoga Races Card

Preceptor Footpad and Seacliff lead the first race selections with Easton D'Arkle Tenancy by Courtesy favored in the second. Wallflower Lady Celina Colytte headline the third. Golconda Obert Complete head the fourth. Marathon Royal Tourist Robert Cooper top the fifth. Delirium Toronia Sanford entry the sixth with three best bets: Preceptor straight in race one Easton straight in race two Marathon straight in race five.

Wallflower Colytte Golconda Obert Royal Tourist Robert Cooper Delirium Toronia Sanford Easton Marathon

Attell Beats Marino In Ten Round Decision At Sand Point

Abe Attell earned a decision over Ed Marino after ten rounds in Sand Point Idaho. Marino was out classed and pummeled throughout the bout, nearly saved by the bell in the third round.

Sand Point Idaho Abe Attell Eddie Marino Marino

Some Few Reasons Why Hoosiers Are At The Top

The piece praises the Indianapolis Hoosiers, highlighting team spirit, unity, and enthusiasm. Carr leads the players with constant support and guidance, while Jelving and Poemeeaser sustain nerve and effort. The article credits collective effort over individual records as the key to their top standing and leadership among seven other teams.

Indianapolis Carr

East Has a Poor Lot of Fighters

New York July 30 Dr Message the Milwaukee matchmaker says eastern fighters are a poor lot with only one or two worth a damn He cites several bouts where Chicago and west coast opponents defeated eastern boxers and asks what the point is as he departs for Chicago

New York Dr. Message Milwaukee Chicago Medico Benny Yanger Tommy Murphy Young Mowatt Murphy Dick Hyland Frisco Cross Anholz West John Willie Windy City Sam Langford Jim Barry Sam Wolgast Moran Kid Sullivan Amby McGarry Sully Baltimore Jacky McFarland Young Otto Doughrey Papeved McFarland Earthseyes Leach Cross Grover Hayes Battling Hurley Freddie Welch Philadelphia Packey McFarland Los Angeles Doc

Clubs Standings and Today’s Games Across Leagues

American Association matches Milwaukee at Louisville Kansas City at Indianapolis St Paul at Columbus Minneapolis at Toledo National League games Cincinnati at Philadelphia Pittsburg at Brooklyn St Louis at New York Chicago at Boston American League New York at Cleveland Washington at Chicago Boston at Detroit Philadelphia at St Louis Central League Grand Rapids at Terre Haute Fort Wayne at Wheeling South Bend at Evansville Dayton at Zanesville

American Association Milwaukee Louisville Kansas Indianapolis St. Paul Columbus Minneapolis Toledo Cincinnati Philadelphia Pittsburg Brooklyn St. Louis New York Chicago Boston Cleveland Washington Detroit Grand Rapids Terre Haute Fort Wayne Wheeling South Bend Evansville Dayton Zanesville Ubs. von Pet Kansas City Seepresent Eens Dayton Sarees Terre Haute Papas Ee Sees Grand Rapids Pee

Morgan Wins Over Williams IV Fourth

In Springfield Illinois on July 31 Jack Morgan of Indianapolis won the decision in the fourth round over Christie Williams of Toledo. Morgan dominated the second round and weakened Williams in the third with infighting. Williams claimed a foul, which was not allowed, and Morgan was declared the winner. The same dispatch notes a separate Paris crossing: the Thomas car from New York to Paris reached Paris at 8 pm after noon frontier crossing, greeted by enthusiasts along the Boulevards.

Springfield, II Jack Morgan Indianapolis Christie Williams Toledo Q. Morgan Williams Ohio Morgan Paris New York Meauz

New Saloon Promised by William Moeller at 212 N Delaware

The well known proprietor William Moeller announces a new saloon at 212 North Delaware Street. He pledges to serve the best to patrons, signaling a fresh local business venture and anticipated community gathering spot.

Willam Moeller Delaware Street

Baseball scores from several games across cities

Kansas City defeats Indianapolis 5 to 3 while Louisville tops Milwaukee 10 to 3. Columbus outslugs St. Paul 16 to 2 as Minneapolis falls 4 to 1 in 12 innings against Toledo. Philadelphia shuts out Cincinnati 4 to 0 and Brooklyn loses to Pittsburg 2 to 6. New York beats St. Louis 11 to 0. Chicago over Boston 13 to 6 and St. Louis defeats Philadelphia 5 to 1. Detroit edges Boston 3 to 2, Washington 5 Chicago 4, and Cleveland 3 New York 2 in 14 innings. Fort Wayne routs Wheeling 8 to 0. Evansville wins 5 to 3 over South Bend, Dayton beats Zanesville 9 to 2, and Terre Haute defeats Grand Rapids 7 to 0.

Kansas City Indianapolis Louisville Milwaukee Columbus St. Paul Minneapolis Toledo Philadelphia Cincinnati Brooklyn Pittsburg New York St. Louis Chicago Boston Detroit Washington Cleveland Fort Wayne Wheeling Evansville South Bend Dayton Zanesville Terre Haute Grand Rapids

Australian swimmer completes 12 mile Charlestown Bridge to Boston Light swim

Miss Annette Kellerman, an Australian swimmer, yesterday completed a 12 mile swim from Charlestown Bridge to Boston Light in about six and a half hours. The article notes a related ad for stairs, grilles, columns, models and fixtures by D. Rohan of 1011 N. Arsenal with new phone 2297.

Boston Annette Kellerman Charleston Bridge Boston Light D. Rohan N. Arsenal

Midweight title bout at Coliseum seals key weighin

San Francisco reports Hugo Kelly and Stanley Ketchell set for the world middleweight championship tonight at the Coliseum. Both fighters tout peak conditioning and clean weight, with weigh in planned for 6 pm and a 158 pound limit. Referee Jack Welsh briefed them on rules as betting favors Ketchell in 15 rounds.

San Francisco Hugo Kelly Stanley Ketchell Jack Welsh Kelly Ketchell

Sterling McKinney Sold for $35,000 to Lock Haven Firm

Detroit notes Sterling McKinney a 2.09% colt owned by W L Shuler of Indianapolis sold yesterday to Gleason and Pardee of Lock Haven Pa for $35000. The horse moves to Geer's stable and the new owners assume all engagements for the year.

Detroit Mich Sterling McKinney W. L. Shuler Indianapolis Gleason and Pardee Lock Haven McKinney Geer

Told by Figures New Planes $165 and up

Wuladhner's advertises a new selection of planes priced at $165 and higher. The copy emphasizes value and variety, aiming to attract buyers with durable models and updated designs.

Wuladhner

Hoosiers Face Must-Win Tests To Hold First Place

The Hoosiers risk losing top spot in the league if they fail to win two remaining games with Kansas City. A loss to the Blues tightens the race as Milwaukee’s Colonels press, with upcoming games Thursday through Saturday and a western trip to follow. Duram shines for the Blues in a 5 to 3 win while Carr and Essick clash in a tense series ahead.

Indianapolis Jimmy Burke Louisville A. A Kansas City Blues Milwaukee Hoosiers Durham Marquard Bill Essick Carr Mabel Cross St. Jacob Beckley

Howey Coulter Breaks Into Pro Ranks With Scout Tales

Cleveland scout Tom O'Brien recalls Howey Coulter a country prodigy who joined Indianapolis after showing explosive hitting and sure defense in the outfield. The tale covers a farmer’s son, a $10 a month offer, a $100 reaction, and a standout rookie path from Elmira to the coast.

Tom O'Brien Cleveland Elmira Artie Ross Ross Coulter Indianapolis

Grand Circuit Meet Sees Upsets and Smaller Pools

Detroit July 1 reports four heats in three events decided at an average 2:07 with nine horses winning heats. The anticipated Amy Brooks vs May Earl duel failed as Brooks was out of condition. Baron Grattan won the 2:04 pace but faced little betting interest, and High Ball could not be prepared for a planned race with Sweet Marie.

Detroit Mich Amy Brooks Boston May Earl Baron Grattan Sweet Marie

Officers Chosen for Y M L Track Meet at Germania Park

Officials for the Y M L track and field meet at Germania Park on Saturday include Referee M Finan Starter Here Clark and finish judges J E Griffin Aug Krieg John Quill. Field judges are Thomas McGee Robert Peele Thomas Seville timer Hubert Riley and clerk of course R M Reilly. Nearly 100 athletes are expected to compete with entries closing today.

Germania Park M. Finan Here Clark J. E. Griffin Aug. Krieg John Quill Thomas McGee Robert Peele Thomas Seville Hubert Riley R. M. Reilly

Statement of New Amsterdam Casualty Co December 31 1907

Auditor of State of Indiana certifies a copy of the condition of New Amsterdam Casualty Co as of December 31 1907. The statement lists capital 314400 00 and paid up 814400 08 with assets including cash bonds and secured debts totaling 1002115 54 and liabilities including bank debts unadjusted losses and other claims totaling 308072 88. Official seal dated March 1908 by J C Billheimer Auditor of State.

New Amsterdam Casualty Co William Street New York City W. F. Moore G. E. Taylor State of Indiana J. C. Billheimer Stata

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