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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1906
Page
7
The Senators secure a second win as Hoosiers suffer a costly error in the seventh. Carr’s mishap leads to Tom Walker relieving Fisher after a box-disruption, shaping the late inning outcome.
In a Tuesday game at Washington Park, the Senators broke late with a seventh inning surge aided by a costly error by Johnny Carr. Fisher relieved in the seventh but home hopes faded as Indianapolis built an 8 to 4 lead? The Indians tied once before Columb 8 pushed ahead late. Umpire Owens judged the play satisfactory to fans. Attendance listed as 1,600.
Baseball results from the American Association, National and American Leagues, Central League, Interstate League, and college play. Includes game pairings Columbus at Indianapolis, Milwaukee at St Paul, Minneapolis at Kane City, Louisville at Toledo, New York at Beeton, Brooklyn at Philadelphia, Pittsburg at Cincinnati, Philadelphia at Washington, Chicago at St Louis, Cleveland at Detroit, Boston at New York, plus Central League matchups Bou th Bend at Terra Haute, Grand Rapids at Evansville, Wheeling at Dayton, Canton at Springfield, and Saint Paul. Batteries and pitching duos noted for Toledo, Minneapolis, Chicago, Cincinnati, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, St Louis, Beaton, and other sites.
In Memphis Tennessee on a Tuesday meeting of the Vicksburg Baseball Association sought to calm a dispute over Billy Earle. Director Perry Warden was named to replace him briefly as the issue lingered without a firm decision. An adjournment was taken with no definite action.
Special to the Providence Journal reports that the Narragansett Breeders Association announced there will be no grand circuit racing in Rhode Island this year. The decision follows ongoing supply and scheduling concerns affecting local events.
Special to The Sun reports Brady’s high priced colt Oiseau sick with a profuse rash and bald spots. Trainers say the illness resembles Sysonby’s, raising fears of contagious skin disease. Brady retires Oiseau from racing to seek cure, with local vets and Keene’s stable closely watched.
July 7 sale will dissolve partnership of E R Thomas and Alexander Shields. Hermis the great red horse Stalwart and Advance Guard will also be offered. Canadian trio Shields and sons John and Will rose to prominence through Hermis Go Between recent Suburban win highlights their turf influence. The horses have long dominated Metropolitan racing circuits before Hermis retirement.
In Lima on June the circuit of the Interstate League faced uncertainty as club owners questioned futures. A. L. Watts of Toledo awarded the Baginaw franchise for Ban Gusky but did not qualify here, while the transfer of Flint to Muncie was not perfected.
Special to The Gas reports in Burlington Texas that ball player Whitney, a catcher for the Mur team, died after being struck by a pitched ball on Monday. The tragedy highlights risks faced by players during games.
George Hackenschmidt says hard work and consistent training are essential for wrestling success. He details daily routines, diet, restraint from alcohol, and a relentless practice ethic, noting his own lifting and strength records while stressing perseverance and gradual improvement.
Wesley the Barber notes Riverside Park hosts a weekend golf event with players Bert Metcalf Chester Nelson Yom House Wil Reed Wil Von Zell Mr Conklin Don Lindley Fred Senmint Philip Kirlin Paul Schaffer Hay Alexander W D House Horace Parron Wil Gallagher Roy Mitchie Don Monroe. First round starts 2 pm Saturday with second round at 9 am Sunday.
Molina Berger of Greenfield Indiana is slated to pitch Wednesday against the Hungarians. Reports claim he may be the best man in the race with a potential release fee of $5,080 from a big league manager. The piece also mentions umpiring woes, batting averages, a minor riot in Boston, and Chicago and North Western railway industry recruitment efforts seeking diverse new plants and facilities.
A battered page notes Steinfeldt Schulte Seymour and other stars contending for the national league batting crown. It highlights Steinfeldt’s fast pace and Schulte’s surprise rise, with Wagner Chance and Donlin among contenders. Seymour leads as the season evolves while Donlin’s injury limits his chances.
Horse races across New York Buffalo Windsor Cincinnati with multiple stakes and selling races. Notable runners include Prince Hamburg Water Tank Zephyr Stakes Sewell Ormendale Millers and more with times ranging from 1:28 to 2:00.28 and various odds and handlers listed.
Otto Williams joins Indiana Hoosiers squad after reporting Tuesday in Columbus. From Washington he previously played for Jake Bray’s Cuba at Chicago. Williams will play either second or third as Southpaw Hickey joins the pitching staff and aims to prove his winning potential.
Harrisburg Athletic club manager William Hamilton quits after a slump and salary disputes. Players and management blamed poor leadership, while Hamilton said he did his best but was opposed by the manager. The squad displayed continued underperformance and dissatisfaction with his reprimands.
A Philadelphia Bulletin item recounts a humorous exchange between a Bachelor Girl and a Bachelor Man about whether women should be taught domestic skills while pursuing careers. They argue whether women must master woodworking and cooking, contrasting male and female roles in a camp setting with wry commentary on independence and competency.
FAPUCAH Kentucky June Officinia of the K J. T. Inague decided not to take In Anderson and Marion Indiana at the present time. The matter was left to C. C. Gosnell of Vincennes president of the league and he rendered this decision.
A San Francisco tied plan by Tom McCarey aims to crown a true world heavyweight champion from a field including Jack O'Brien Hugo Kelly Al Kaufman Sam Berger Jack Root Tommy Burns and others. The scheme envisions six men and five fights with winners advancing to determine a final challenger for Battling Nelson. The article notes opposition from Mervin Hart Gun Rublin and Jack Johnson and mentions license questions for Hugo Kelly and potential locations, with Los Angeles favored for the event.
Albert Miller gives notice to Fifteenth ward voters in Marion county Indiana of a July term 1908 county license application to sell intoxicating drinks in less than five gallons on premises at the southeast corner Holmes avenue and Bertha street in Rosemont Indianapolis Wayne township Marion county. The business space is a front corner room 18 by 30 feet in a two story frame building with a pool room.
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