Fisher Seen As Major League Prospect In Hoosier Plans
Hoosier owner Watkins may trade pitchers to strengthen deals before the season. Johnny Fisher, praised by Clymer, Quinn, and Lajoie, is viewed as a top minor league star who could reach the majors with one more strong season. Fisher’s health, conditioning, and weight have improved, signaling a peak year ahead.
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Bobby Quinn
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Indianapolis
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Fortville game awaits Shortridge Saphs Friday
Ineligible Shortridge Saphs travel to Fortville to face the strong local high school team. Star forward Haines will not accompany the squad. The lineup includes Drummond, Jeffery, Du Weese, O’Haver, Donaldson, Marshall, and Shearer of Indianapolis to referee.
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Indianapolis
Frank Chance Takes Control Of Chicago Cubs
Special to The Sun. Chicago March 1 Frank Chance assumed control of the Chicago National league club today and will direct team affairs through the season. He arrived weary from the coast journey accompanied by Mrs Chances.
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Georgia Track Idea By Tennessee Racing Ban
Several horsemen unused by Tennessee racing laws seek to establish a track just across the Georgia line about five miles away, after legislation barred racing in Nashville and Memphis.
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Ice Cream Cones for Banquets and Receptions
An advertisement notes ice cream cones as proper items for banquets receptions and parties. It provides contact numbers and lists HEAL BROS practical plasterers and ACCORDION DRESS PLASTING from Odd Fellows Building at Penn and Washington with button recovery services.
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Hotel English Tailoring and Pressing Parlor
Open all night tailoring and pressing parlor. We work while you sleep with goods called for and delivered. Phone Main 347.
Kingston Whisky Specialty Ad Opens New Goods
Kingston advertises old whisky as a specialty, promoting celery vesce for nerves and pura distilled water. It lists a New phone 2177 and location Main 778, offering five-gallon packages at 40 cents and thirteen half-gallon bottles at six.
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Langford After Welter Honors Langford After Welter Honors
New welterweight Langford backed by J J Sullivan of Boston vows Honey Mellody and Joe Thomas will fight or else flee the country. Langford, under 22, has defeated Joe Gans and knocked out Tim Kearns Patsey Sweeney Willie Lewis Tommy Sullivan and Lerry Temple. He has faced Jack Johnson and beaten Young Peter Jackson. One bout left Gunther arm broken by Langford blow.
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Willie Lewis
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Kahns lead in Retail Social bowling night at Turner Alleys
Ashley of the Kahns posted the high individual score in Thursday bowling games. Niebergal of the Kahns delivered consistent scores of 20, 202, 201 as Kahns won three from the Ayres and two from the Taylors at Turner Alleys.
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Shermans and McCabes Split Three-Game Set
In Y M S league action the Shermans beat the Wevers to reach even terms with the McCabes after three games Thursday night. The Capitals swept the Waynes as Farmer led with 214 and Cullen of the Webers followed with 210. Washington Alleys.
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Anonyms Lose Lead in University League Narrow Loss
The Anonyms trailed after an early lead and fell behind the Rajahs on Thursday night in the university league. The Terriers also lost three games to the Side Wheelers with Jenney of the Wheelers scoring 236 and Prange of the Anonyms second with 220 as the scores list concludes.
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Mack's Southpaw Concern Shapes Athletics Pennant Plan
Connie Mack of the Philadelphia Athletics argues a pennant hinges on avoiding a lineup heavy with left-handed hitters. He cites Armbruster’s weakness against left-handed pitching, notes Topsy Hartzell as the only regular southpaw, and discusses potential moves including Danny Hoffman. He highlights left-handed performance trends against southpaw pitchers and mentions White Sox balance of left-handed batters and overall team strengths.
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Sports Gossip and Contingent Schedules Across Nations and Leagues
Mike Riley discusses a tentative Tenepah pug tournament with a $10 purse while top contenders prepare. Harvard faces Annapolis in a forthcoming season opener as the Midshipmen push to secure a long-sought game. Dan Maher and Lucien Lyne tour England to ride for Lord Derby and Lord Cavie Var. National League adds seven recruits, two in Cincinnati. Rigler debuts on the staff, Conway moves to the Paster hergue. Lexington plans a new race meet amid a daisy schedule committee. Davey notes Young Cy Young may only play with the Beaneaters for leverage. Paulsen and Neill headline New Orleans winners with $23,040. Papke vs Rhodes set for Peoria in March. Johnny Witts reclaims Missouri pool title. Kansas City boosts stakes for Hackenschmidt vs Gatch, with Beel in line for a Beals Wright experiment abroad.
Patent holder McCloskey touts score board invention
St Louis manager McCloskey claims ownership of the first practical electric score board for baseball. The device, operated from the press box by an electric machine, displays full innings, batsman names, balls strikes outs and runs, with umpire decisions. Advertising sheets atop the board fund its cost.
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Club demands terms on electric scoreboards rights
A club official declares that any installation of an electric scoreboard must negotiate with him, asserting his original rights in the matter.
Robson and Palmer Leave Philadelphia for Training
English featherweight champion Spike Robson and former English heavyweight champion Jack Palmer depart Philadelphia for Blackwood New Jersey to begin training. Robson is slated to box Harry Baker on March 9 at the National Athletic Club and may meet Ada Attell on March 2 if Attell agrees to 125 pounds. Palmer plans to sign to box Jack OBrien or Tommy Burns at the National Club within five weeks.
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Race Winners at New Orleans and Hot Springs Tracks
The racing card lists winners in multiple events across New Orleans and Hot Springs. Notable names include Brawny Lad, Grace Larsen, Fantastic, and Mike Sutton among others, with odds and trainers noted. Additional entries feature Galmoore, Lady Fashion, Ismailian, and Andrew Mack, plus several ECOT contenders and a Roustabout listing.
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Young Cy Young Signs with Boston National Club
Boston March 1 Young Cy Young and the Boston National club reached terms on a new contract. It is believed he received a raise, though President Dovey would not confirm details beyond stating that Young has signed.
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Watkins Plans Chicago Schedule To Boost Indianapants Games
Owner Watkins travels to Chicago as the American Association scheduling committee refines the season dates. He aims to secure the best dates for Indianapolisists and ten Sunday games, despite Washington Park unavailability, with Bryce overseeing Watkins' interests in the plan.
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Boxers Weigh In For Whirling Tark Bout At Hot Springs
Hot Springs Ark March 1 Gus Bezenah and Tommy Love, set as the principals for the round bout at the Whirling Tark Vthlerk, both weigh in at 122 pounds within the limit and express confidence in a decision. The match draws more interest than any this season with indications of a packed house.
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Tommy Love
The Ring Standoff Before the Big Fight
In a tense pre bout scene Jack OBrien notes a roaring crowd at the arena as I contest a inflated rubber belt under my opponent s trunks. We argue rules and safety, the belted device is removed, and the audience cheers as we prepare to enter the ring amid guarded tension.
Col Chinn defends Louisville racing dates
Col Jack Chinn president of the Kentucky Racing Commission says a reduction of Louisville racing dates is unlikely. He spoke in Louisville asserting 30 days of spring and fall racing are not excessive, noting contracts are signed and stakes announced, and changes now would be difficult.
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Racing Planned At Kinlock Park Missouri This Summer
New Orleans reports racing to resume in Missouri at Kinlock park St Louis with bets legal if not registered in state and telephoned away. Grandstand area lies outside city limits while the backstretch is inside county officials said they will follow the Missouri Supreme Court ruling.
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Koch to Recover 2470 Amid Claims Dispute in Vaudeville Case
The case centers on Koch who seeks 2470 from Mr OBrien concerning charges in a vaudeville show run. Watkins accused Koch of unloading the Minneapolis franchise as it faced forfeiture while Koch later sold the Millers to the Cantillons.
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Gophers Take Game Soceial to The Sum
In a low key game at the Coliseum Purdue was defeated by Minnesota 37 to 9. The Gophers showed stronger shooting while Purdue lagged in scoring, in a Big Nine basketball clash.
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Giants adjust salaries after Bowerman defection
John T. Brush of the Giants says a general readjustment of salaries has been made to reflect each player's worth to the organization. Bowerman is cited as less valuable than previously, and was asked to accept a reduction along with several others. Other regulars accepted cuts, while more valuable players received raises to align with past levels.
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Eagles to stage 36 rounds boxing card in Indianapolis
The March 11 show promises 30 rounds of fighting with top talent. James Ryan is expected to referee. Matches include Indien Joe Greig versus Jack Morgan ten rounds Jerry Murphy versus Dick Hart ten rounds Billy Mayfield versus Greek Jimmy Ryan ten rounds and Jack Gorman versus Kid Brown six rounds.
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James Ryan
Indien
Joe Greig
Jack Morgan
Jerry Murphy
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Chicago
Billy Mayfield
Jimmy” Ryan
Jack Gorman
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Fortville
Indianapolis Fans Look Ahead to Next Boxing Card
The Indianapolis Athletic Club plans another show with Freddie Cole and George Williams, but the stars will be different. Sam Moss earned another chance after losing to Cooley, while Joe Galligan could headline next, and boxing slows until March 11 with Jack Morgan facing Joe Gregg. Cooley and Moss’s bout showed coaching gaps. they need stronger preparation for higher level competition.
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Promoter Acquitted in Fatal Prize Fight Case
Grand Rapids Mich March 1 Frank J Lynch promoter of a prize fight between Harry Lewis of Philadelphia and Mike Ward of Sarnia Ont was acquitted after a trial ending with Ward's fatal injuries.
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Sun
Grand Rapids
Mich
Frank J. Lynch
Harry Lewis
Philadelphia
Mike Ward
Sarnia
Ont
Toledo Signs Weat to Armor Contract
Toledo March 1 pitcher Sim Weat purchased from Cleveland and signed his Toledo contract yesterday. He is the fourteenth player to attach his signature to an Armor document.
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Sim Weat
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Eastern Adopts Schedule for 1907 Baseball Season
President Pat Powers of the Eastern league announced time pires for 1907 including S P Cusack of Chicago and C B Owens of Englewood. Montreal received third baseman Hunter Hill for 1000 after Buffalo failed to waive a claim, and the league schedule was adopted by the committee.
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