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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1906
Page
7
Burke's men start a three day set against Barba City with locals. Hoosier pitching ranks poor at thirteen. Thielman and Kellum stand out as dependable in a split double header. The team travels Monday to meet the Blues, hoping for improved pitching and offense against Kansas City and Milwaukee.
Local baseball scene debates pitching woes as Cromay hospitalised and Hart and Walker struggle. Brewers overpower Springfield in the first game while Thielman and Kellum anchor the hosts in the second. Goodwin's managing ends a noisy but animated day of Grand River divisions and late-season contention.
Local notes mention John Schmitt the drum major from the Weiser Car wel Co. band visiting from Charleston West Virginia while listing Monday games across American Association and National League. Entries include Kansas City at Indianapolis and Milwaukee at Louisville with score glimpses and battery pairings, plus interleague notes from Louisville to Columbia and South Bend.
William J Sherring of Hamilton won the marathon at Athens setting a record by 4 minutes 17 seconds. He trained hard emphasizing diet and regular meals while keeping a cap on smoking during training. The Canadian was light and modest, running aided by a crowd welcome in Hamilton upon return and securing a government customs berth with room to advance.
The Indianapali Gun Club grounds host prep work for the upcoming handicap tournament. Elmer B. Shaner has set up headquarters at the club. Shooters from across the country arrive, with an expected 600 top shooters attending the event. Fred Gilbert of Spirit Lake plans to attend but cannot compete due to rheumatism.
Pat Griswold of Maywood displays several five week old wolfdog pups a cross between Canadian wolf and German shepherd. The pups are described as pretty gentle and growing.
A garbled OCR passage questions how to describe things with adjectives. Readable lines include charming equa lite adorable and similar terms, but the text is incomplete and difficult to parse. The fragment hints at dialogue about suitable descriptive words.
Special to The Run Altoona Pa June 18. Altoona hotels host baseball missionaries from other leagues as they pursue Pitcher Bell and “Man” Eason. Local hosts treat the visitors politely and gift them meals, but Eason cannot persuade Bell to jump. The ruse ends with Altoona fans and players congratulating themselves while the real Bell remains safe.
Y. M. 18 jumped to the lead in the Commercial league Sunday as Tha Le Preferencias, tied with the Turks, fell to the Social Turners after a ninth inning blowup by the Dutchmen. The Americans defeated Battery A 14 to 8. Kabna replaces Pettis who left the league. City league scores show Social Turners 54, Prefere es 0. Battery details include Webber Kindel Leary Brooks Burkhart and Batteriee Wood Victor Willie McCarthy.
At a Dallas Texas league meeting in Cleburne on June 18 it was decided to divide the championship into two six game series to revive interest. The first series ends June 30 and the second begins July 1. The move stems from a slow start by the Wat o and Tem alé clubs which have since strengthened and are now playing better ball.
H C Frick voices support for Cassatt's vindication and urges recommendations to the president. Names J P Morgan John D Rockefeller and several senators are cited among those asked to send suggestions. The message signals high level business and political influence in shaping policy.
Sports calendar lists Hoosters vs Kansas City at Washington Park on Monday to Wednesday and Hoosters at Toledo Thursday to Saturday. Also Grand American Handicap Journey at Indianapolis Gun Club, harness racing events, and multiple jockey club meetings in Cincinnati New York Buffalo Windsor and Aurora Philadelphia with notable riders and entries.
A barber recollects an old friend mentioning pitchers as well as batters fielders and base-runners. He notes players need bite and bite leaders to improve the team. The quote reflects local sports chatter about the Hoosters and their game readiness.
Special to the Sum. Philadephia June 1 Harry Nelson Pillsbury renowned chess master died Sunday in Philadelphia after months of illness. Born December 5 812 at Bomerville Massachusetts the body will be taken there for funeral next Tuesday.
American League results show Milwaukee and Indianapolis in a doubleheader with Milwaukee losing 8 3 in game two Toledo edges Minneapolis 7 3 in game two Columbus tops St Paul Louisville defeats Kansas City New York 11 St Louis 2 Cincinnati 8 Philadelphia Chicago Rainouts noted plus Cleveland Philadelphia Washington St Louis Springfield Booneville Canton Routh Head Grand Rapids Wheeling Dayton Interstate League Mint 3 Saginaw 6 Fort Wayne 1 Marion City League Ades 6 Premiere Marteo 1 Laurn 5 Popes 1 Atkin tied to score updates across multiple leagues and cities.
Former star Eugene Hildebrand, once dominant and record setting, has ridden 56 mounts this year but only won three. Once the sport’s top rider, suspended then precise success faded at Hot Springs and beyond, leaving him struggling to regain form and mounts.
Special to Sam EW York recounts George Pinckney the Brooklyn third baseman who in 1910s recommended minor leaguers to Charles H. Ebbets. He backed McGinnity Williams Wolverton and Alperman, with Alperman seen as a future star after Whitey joined the Dodgers.
A San Francisco Sun reprint notes Abraham Lincoln as an athlete from frontier life. It recalls Lincoln's early wrestling match with Jack Armstrong of Clary's Grove near New Salem, a display of strength that ended in fierce anger but ended in lasting friendship. The piece links Lincoln's vigor to communal sport and character, reflecting on his later acts of mercy and calm leadership.
The text debates how credit is assigned when a starting pitcher is replaced. If substitution doesn’t alter team positions, the original pitcher earns the decision. If positions become equalized after the substitute takes the mound, the reliever claims the win or loss. If the lead changes after the substitute enters, the new pitcher bears responsibility.
Thoroughbred Sysonby, hailed as one of the greatest race horses, died at Sheepshead Bay stall after a two month illness. Owner James R. Keene and trainer James Rowe expressed deep sorrow as surgeons failed to save him.
In Los Angeles on July 4 Abe Attell and Frankie Neal prepare for a 122 pound title bout with daily weigh-ins to prevent prior misfortunes. The winner will face Bowker or Dowker, as managers plot further matchups. Attell and Caesar Attell have even opened a pawnshop to support fighters.
In Cincinnati, middleweight contender Eddie Bare faces Eddie Burts of Syracuse at the Dougherty Athletic carnival in the Coliseum. The card also features Young Donanus, Neary, and Kid Imhoff with backers including Jack Wendell of Hamilton.
Notice by multiple residents including George Adrian Thomas Deveney and Thomas Ensley announces intent to apply to the Marion County Board of Commissioners at the July term 1905 for licenses to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premises drinking privileges. Addresses and rooms described along Prospect Wright Washington Morris Market streets in Indianapolis Center Township. Also seeks pool table privileges.
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