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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1908
Page
6
A garbled exhortation urges relentless self-invention and hustle. It mocks old workers and bosses, advises showing wealth through appearance, and stresses seizing opportunity while avoiding open vulnerability to critics. The speaker urges practical ambition and bold presentation to win, warning that others will judge regardless.
Britt says he defeated Nelson on points though Nelson landed harder blows in mid rounds. Britt claims he would have won more decisively if the bout extended beyond ten rounds and notes an offer to fight Packey McFarland in Frisco.
Pat Tebeau of the Cleveland team pressed Indian star Sockalexis to join pro baseball after Notre Dame expelled him amid disciplinary trouble. Influenced by Mike Powers and Notre Dame faculty, Sockalexis initially refused but later joined Cleveland, shone in right field, outpaced rivals, and ultimately fell from grace amid off-field troubles.
In Los Angeles on March 4 Britt and Nelson battled ten hard rounds with Britt leading early but Nelson swinging back in the middle frames. Nelson's sixth round delivered the fiercest punches and Britt struggled to stay upright, yet Britt finished stronger while both fighters showed diminished speed versus a year ago. The crowd debated the verdict as both men bore the wear of the pace.
New pianos priced 165 and up advertised by Wulschners. Celery VNSCD promoted as stomach remedy in a compact listing.
Shad Link, born in America and raised in Mexico, transitions from bullfighter to wrestler. He faces Jack Williams in a finish bout Wednesday night after failing to throw him Monday. Billy Schober trains for Max Luttbeg, an extraordinary feature with Sam DeVere, at the Empire over the next three days.
Sam Langford of Boston and Joe Jeanette of New York fought 12 rounds at the Armory A. C. before a large crowd. Referee Jack Sheehan scored the bout a draw as the final gong ended the contest.
Matlock of Fletcher High scored 222 to lead the Commercial league on Tuesday night, with Sielken of the Liebers second at 217 and Wiley of the Water Company third at 212. Fletcher’s team won three from the Liebers, narrowing the gap with leaders the Water Company, who dropped one to the Indiana Nationals. Browns and Capital Nationals beat the Marotts and Columbia Nationals, while the Wingans fell to the Central Unions in straight sets.
In New York on March 4 Bert Keyes delivered a stiff left swing to Young Loughrey in the fourth round at the Sharkey Athletic club. The blow fouled Loughrey and halted a dull card as he refused to continue, ending the bout.
In Greencastle Indiana Rhodes a scratchman defeated Seward a 100 ball man Tuesday at Green s. The sports brief also notes Methodists winning 27 21 over Butler on Tuesday night and Lawson Robertson winning the 60 yard invitation race at Madison Square Garden defeating Dan Kelly. Also reports on Glidden cup auto mobile prospects and Bobby Wallace signing with St Louis American League. A Japanese wrestler Hitachiyama became arts patron presenting an apron to the Metropolitan Museum.
In New York March d a six round draw between Jack Fitz gerald of Philadelphia and Wil liams of New York at Washington Heights A C last night. Advertisements list Fuller Skates with prices and contact at Gus Habich 121 W Washington for rollers.
The Central Breeding and Racing Association organized at the Grand Hotel with Amos Whitely of Mime as chair. aims to incorporate in Indiana with $10 capital, 5,000 members projected. A committee including Whitely, Trott, Grieve, Hauser, and Wilton will secure articles of incorporation.
Racer lineup lists names for six races with two betting notes. It names Sister Ollie, Alamia, Miss Hapshire in race one and Black Muntillea, Topsy Robinson in race two, Blue Lee in race three, John Carroll in race four, Sister Ollie again in race five, and Sam Taylor in race six. Also mentions bettors Black Mantilla, doke Carroll, Sam Vaylor with straight bets.
From October to May headaches are caused most by colds. Laxative bromquinine is claimed to remove the cause. E. W. Grove discusses box 2he in relation to this remedy.
Three notices by George Kessler Bernard Coyle and Peter Zeien announce they will apply at Marion County Board of Commissioners April 1908 for licenses to sell intoxicating liquors in small quantities with on premise consumption privileges. Kessler requests licenses for East Maryland Street room 1$ by 32 feet with pool table. Coyle seeks Morris and Reisner streets corner location with pool table. Zeien requests license for 629 South Delaware Street ward 11 with on premise drinking rights.
National sports brief notes consensus among experts that the Chicago Cubs are favored to win the National League title this season. Analysts cite pitching depth and lineup strength as key factors behind the optimistic outlook and predicted strong finish.
Hughey Jennings team favored to win the American League pennant with Detroit and Cleveland in contention and the Cubs expected to dominate the National League. Experts forecast post season battles among Cubs, Pittsburg, Philadelphia and New York, with Griffith’s staff noted as formidable and Detroit’s Tigers promising a strong challenge. Strategic guesses from Jim McGuire and others reflect varied predictions across the leagues.
The undersigned William Wallace gives notice to Indianapolis voters in Center Township Marion County Indiana of applying to the Marion County Board of Commissioners at the April term 1908 for a license to sell intoxicating vinous malt and spirituous liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premise drinking privileges at No 1001 River Avenue front room first floor southeast corner River Avenue and Raystre in Ward 14. Also applying for pool table privileges in the same room.
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