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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1907
Page
7
LeRoy the Indian pitcher silences Hoosiers as Otto Williams errors in eighth open the door for the Saints. Dunleavy drives in two runs as Criss and Coulter hold the line. Siegle's sixth inning catch preserves momentum but the outcome rests on Williams' misplay.
Lexington June 19 Special to The Sun Fox and Logan of Danville win a 2000 dollar judgment against Southern Express for damages to their trotting mare Emily Letcher during a shipment from Lexington to Memphis two years ago. The case establishes a precedent and will be appealed.
A brief note inviting readers to submit ten words within three days for paid help column responses. The Sun advertises its service, promising concise, practical advice for common problems and personal guidance from a trusted daily paper.
San Francisco June 19 Tommy Burns faces Bil Squires Australian champion on July 4 at Colma. Squires trains with tough partners as he seeks the heavyweight crown. He fights aggressively with massive hands and 75% inch reach, likened to a formidable, relentless puncher.
In the American Association two games feature St Paul at Indianapolis Milwaukee at Columbus Kansas City at Toledo Minneapolis at Louisville In the National League Boston visits Chicago New York goes to Cincinnati Philadelphia at Pittsburg Brooklyn plays St Louis In the American League Chicago meets Boston St Louis faces New York Cleveland travels to Washington Philadelphia meets Detroit In the Central League Dayton plays South Bend Springfield visits Grand Rapids Canton meets Terre Haute Wheeling faces Evansville.
Fragmented ledger style record shows multiple city entries with batteries and names. References include Toledo Louisville Milwaukee Minneapolis and associated firms and individuals, but many numbers and connections are unclear. The readable items list various battery suppliers and personnel in a scattered format.
The item lists battery pairings and lineups by city in a compact ledger style, naming teams such as St Louis Philadelphia Chicago Cincinnati and New York alongside battery pairs like Wiltse Bresnahan Bowerman Liefield Leever Smith Corridon Sparks and Doom Reulbach Kling Pfeffer Dorner Brown Coakley Schlel, indicating matchups and player assignments.
The Hoosiers face Slagle and Williams in a tense game where Slagle’s pitching is edged by Williams’ error at a key moment. Coulter drives in Otto Williams for the first run as Dunleavy’s late heroics tie and Frisk’s Texas leaguer helps the Apostles stay in reach. Umpire Steve Kane avoids trouble as both teams struggle for runs. The next match lands Wednesday afternoon in the Watkins lot with Briggs likely to start for the Carritos.
In Boston Chicago Washington New York and Philadelphia the text lists Battery pairings by city and state with pairs of names such as Criger Altrock McFarland Hughes Heydon Rhodes Bemis Glade OConnor Moore Klelnow Donavan Schmidt Wad dell Bender Schreck. It reads like a roster or scorecard of players or crew tied to locations and organizations.
At Terre Haute Canton and 690 Canton lines show Batteries Brosius and Freese with quarters Quar d and Holmes. Grand Rapids lists Batteries Warner and Moran with Merriman and Clark. South Bend records Hehne and Williams with Cross Malloy and Richardson. Evansville notes Pearson and Knoll with Miller and Philbin in Wheeling entries.
The Hoosiers travel to Toledo for a four day stint beginning Thursday through Sunday against the Mud Hens. They then play Columbus in Washington Park Monday and Louisville next, with Toledo spiraling in strong form and Indiana bracing for tough competition by the lake.
Freddie Cole the Indianapolis featherweight will rest through summer and resume training in late August or September unless a match with top contenders materializes. He trains with Young Sharkey as they consider a country camp to train away from city life, while an anatomical dopester notes a supposed weak jaw on the right side for Cole Weeks Bronson Koerner and Sharkey, promising dramatic results if hit there.
Special to The Sun Cincinnati June 19 Henry Orell a B and O freight conductor died on a train en route to Cincinnati from injuries sustained near Dillsboro Indiana when he was caught between cars during a coupling Coroner Cameron will hold an inquest and the body will be shipped to Seymour for burial
It is estimated that 3,000 marriages occur every day worldwide yet each union is celebrated as the social event of the season, a timeless notion reaffirming romance across cultures.
Special to The Sum. New York June 19 Little Woods a 100 to 1 shot won the fifth race. Dr. Lee 6 to 1 was second Sailor Girl third. J R Keene’s stable shows high average winnings and with Comando colt Zambesi won the Brookdale handicap at a mile and an eighth beating a strong field.
Chicago June 19 special report quotes Cubs pitcher Miner Brown urging players to keep arms warm with moisture absorbing undershirts and sweaters. He warns loss of warmth degrades control and benders, notes immediate substitution when troubled, and comments on the spitball’s harm to a good curve while praising Ed Walsh’s hard, hard-to-hit fastball and control.
Hugo Kelly, referee, declared a draw in a ten round bout between Mike Donovan of Rochester and Joe Walcott of Boston in Brazil Indiana. Gov Hanly had ordered the sheriff to stop the event but police presence allowed the show to proceed. Preliminary Andy Howell defeated Bobby Long, while Paddy Lavin halted Greek Jimmy Ryan in the sixth round.
The first day drew a strong turnout of marksmen for the preliminary event with an impressive high score of 99.
Dallas shooter L J Wade stars among 15 high men on opening day. Notable entries include Lee Barkley of Chicago 99 C. O. Lindeman Lincoln Neb 98 George Volk West Toledo Ohio 98 W H Hear Concordia Kansas 98 J A Flick Ravenna Ohio 1000 98 W O Stannard Chicago J R Taylor Newark Ohio W R Crosby O Fallon Tennessee 97 W Huff East St Louis 97 Tom Marshall Kettlesburg Illinois 97 H E Poston Memphis Tennessee 97 L H Raul Alton Illinois, George Maxwell Hastings Nebraska 97 N B Dayton Hastings Nebraska 97
Roger Bresnahan catcher for the New York National League club was struck by a pitched ball Tuesday afternoon. He is reported improved and resting well at Seton hospital this morning. Initial fears of serious injury have given way to belief he will be fine after a few days of rest. He slept peacefully last night.
Thomas Flyer makers push to lead the Glidden tour as George M. Davis and E C Richard of Buffalo drive a Thomas Flyer. They aim to test road conditions and endurance on 1500 miles at 20 mph, with observers and newspaper guests aboard. The team, tied to Vanderbilt and Thomas, emphasizes American design and reliability.
The preliminary handicap for amateurs at the Grand American is staged today at the Chicago Gun Club. Entries closed with 345 marksmen on opening day. Notables include L. J. Wade and Lee Barkley as top professionals, and amateurs led by J. A. Flick among others, with several past champions present but not at peak form.
The Sun offers a free ten word advertisement for three days for readers with a vacant room to rent. Submit a brief notice to the paper for publication without charge.
Reports say Hopke, Hoosiers third baseman, is viewed by major league scouts as having a chance to make good. He will finish the season with Indianapolis, while club officials deny negotiations. Managers seek third basemen nationwide and Hopke’s fielding and versatility draw interest from Boston, Philadelphia, and others.
Former Equitable Life Insurance vice president James Hazen Hyde now resides in a grand Paris residence on Avenue Henri Martin. He reportedly spends lavishly and hosts epicurean entertainments in a spacious salon. His favored pastime is entertaining friends on automobile trips through southern France.
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