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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1907
Page
7
Indiana star Chick Stahl aims to win a place in baseball history as manager of the Boston Americans. A March 30 exhibition against the Hoosiers at Washington Park will test his leadership and the team’s prospects after last year’s struggles.
The advance guard of the Pittsburgh Pirates, including all pitchers and catchers, left for West Baden Indiana for preliminary work. The rest of the squad follows later in the week. Ten days of mud bath sessions at West Baden precede a move to Hot Springs Arkansas for strenuous training. Trainer Laforce notes the players leave overweight and face heavy work to get in shape.
Cleveland March 5 James J Corbett in The Burglar and the Lady at the Lyceum tonight says the prize ring has lost its charms A man would be fool or lunatic to box for nothing He will never fight again or box in a play to be remembered as a pugilist He has spent 15 years on the stage the last eight as an actor
Boston fans await the return of former idol Jimmy Collins as third baseman for the Hub’s American League team. Billy Hamilton, who played with Collins on the Boston Nationals, predicts a strong comeback in spring training and notes Collins’ rare talent. He argues a return could lift Boston’s fortunes and demoralize opponents, stressing Collins might be worth far more than $5,000 in value.
Indiana defeated Ohio Wesleyan 48 to 42 in Delaware Ohio, winning five events including the two mile relay. Indiana led early with strong performances by Allyn and Yeheheard, while Fenton mishandled laps allowing Indiana to seize the relay. Officials included Ream of Columbus as referee and Wingert of O and U as a judge.
The amateur national billiard championship opened at the Liederkranz club in New York with 300 point balk line games. Competitors include F W Gardner J F Poggenburg Charles F Conklin Dr L L Mial Calvin Demarest and J M S Rolls. Rolls and Demarest played first, Demarest taking the match 300 to 19 in 30 seconds.
Lexington March 5 John E Madden buys from E T Bedford New York for trotting breeding the 6 year old trotting bred mare Markala 2 18 dam Nancy Hanks 2 04. Madden trusts Kentucky trotting stock and owns a grandson Vice Commodore Price private.
Louisville bowling organizers met to discuss the Kentucky State tournament with 5 to 75 teams from cities with alleys, aiming to hold the event in the latter part of April.
Balks cost a base as Uke Donlin and Bowerman face 104 per game if they opt out. President Wilson asserts Harvard football will proceed this season. Roosevelt’s Molly coddle speech is questioned for impact. Billy Sunday rumored to have received 3000 from converts in Kankakee. Moir defeats Tiger Smith in one round. a strong match may follow. Harry Baker reports missing receipts from the O'Toole bout. Charles Daniels claims a new mile record in a 40 foot tank. Christy Mathewson health news worries NL bats. Burns and Schreck pair up on paper. July 4 Tonopah plans spark invention talk and 290000 in flying prizes offered. Port Clinton hosts national rifle match August 24. Morris Wood sets NY half mile skating record. Chesbro refuses to play. asks to come to New York to discuss contract terms.
New Orleans horses Fancy Dress and Belle Strome lead with short odds while Great Pirate and Skyward headline Hot Springs. Oakland features Golden Sentiment and Native Son among several contenders. Ascot card lists La Chata, Blumenthal, Ormonde's Right, Avontellus, Like B and Red Bill with varied betting interests.
In Los Angeles on March 5, word spread that Frank Bowerman, the Giants catcher, will return after sulking over a $700 salary cut. He wired manager John McGraw expressing willingness to sign and asking where and when to report, and was told to report at once.
Ryan and Hugo Kelly fought six rounds with no decision due to Judge Graynor ruling on boxing bouts. Neferes McBride read the decision. Spectators felt Ryan had the better of it, showing greater aggression and science while Kelly appeared overtrained.
In St Louis Maroons era debates, Jerry Denny and Arlie Latham vie as the era’s top third basemen. The piece contrasts their fielding, bunting, and run-getting skills with later stars, noting shifts in strategy and key players like McGraw, Collins, and Bradley shaping the position.
New York reports extravagant claims of Eugene Hildebrand the former champion jockey. Wagers at the Oakland track reach the east as Hildebrand asserts he has won about 75 dollars, attributing success to horse condition knowledge and inside information on when to bet. He says he won 755 on Nicer cheval in Burns handlean.
Chicago reports John Rooney the wrestling policeman defeated Leo Pardello of New York in a three fall match. Rooney won the first fall in 13 minutes 4 seconds, Pardello took the second after five minutes, and Rooney captured the third in 16 minutes 15 seconds.
Pitcher Ed Smith of South Bend and formerly with the St. Louis Browns has been transferred to St Paul of the American Association. Harry Arndt of South Bend left for St Louis to join the Cardinals and will play third base.
In Melbourne on March 35, Jack Johnson, a prominent American heavyweight, defeated Lang of Victoria in the ninth round before about 15,000 spectators. Johnson secured the victory in a bout that drew a large crowd and attention.
St Louis teams depart for Texas today with the Browns heading to San Antonio and the Cardinals to Houston. Speical to the Star.
In an Illinois town residents boast of a three year old who speaks about the Thaw case. Authorities seek a child who refuses to discuss it, hoping to end the bragging and restore normalcy.
An advertisement touts Pazo Ointment as guaranteed to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles within six to fourteen days or a full refund. The claim targets sufferers seeking fast relief and a money-back guarantee.
Richmond Indiana reports Wallface Tornshell, a veteran local infielder, signed with Little Rock in the Southern league and will play second base Huck Wallace joined Wilmington in the Atlantic league. Several other local players have strong offers, signaling a busy market for talent.
The entry notes the formation of People's Coal and Cement Co as successors to Logsdon Bros Fuel Co, indicating continuation of business with updated corporate name and both telephone numbers listed for contact.
A jovial tale from Bob Ganley recalls Honus Wagner striking out at Salem Ohio while a fan pledged to stand on his head on home plate. The crowd roared, the pitcher pitched harder, and the spectacle ended with the fan briefly placed on his head on the plate amid laughter.
Morgan suffers a broken right hand from a bout with Dick Fitzpatrick, with doctors predicting healing by March 11 for a planned fight against Indian Joe Gregg at Germania hall. Morgan fights with one hand, weighing about 170 pounds, and hints at a winner take all terms that Gregg refused.
Among the Coal Men Coones of the South Sides posted the high mark in the retail Coal league games on Monday night. Fuehring of the North Sides took second with 193. South Sides defeated East Sides twice, and North Sides likewise beat West Sides. Scores at Pastime Alleys.
Detroit Michigan March 5 The remains of the Detroit American League baseball team will leave for Augusta Georgia under trainer Tom Ate Mehon Saturday afternoon Veteran pitchers Donoven Mullin Killian and Sileyer have been at Hot Springs and will join on arrival Managers Jennings and pitching recruits depart Detroit March 11 Outfielder Crawford and Third Baseman Coughlin are with veterans at Hot Springs and Pitcher Eubanks is in Augusta
The world champion White Sox leave Chicago this morning over the Illinois Central on their voyage to Mexico. A large crowd of fans turned out to bid the champions farewell as players were ordered to report to prevent any absentees. Frank Roth joins the training squad after a favorable decision at Comiskey.
The St Louis Grob-Dispatch suggests St Elizabeth should be patron saint of social settlements. It notes she began social work in Marburg slums 700 years ago, founded leprosy hospitals, and devoted late years to improving the lives of the poor and diseased. A Lenten reading of her life is urged to inspire selfless service.
Chicago March 5. Mike Donlin and Frank Bowerman were offered 400 dollars each per month to play during the season with the Kewanee base ball club. Kewanee, a major Illinois manufacturing town, is baseball crazy.
The Boston Nationals under Manager Fred Tenney will leave Boston next Friday for Indianapolis and then West Baden Springs for spring training. They plan to add 14 players en route, expanding their squad to 21 players for the session.
Local laundry advertises family washings with rough dry at five cents per pound and ironing of all flat pieces. Calls for service at phone number 1671.
Park View Sanatorium advertises treatment for cancer skin uterine and rectal diseases by Dr. L. T. Leach of New York and California.
Referee James Ryan defends his draw ruling in the Cole Williams bout and pledges impartial officiating despite club influence and bettor pressures. He cites public support for a square decision and dismisses claims of home favoritism, noting respect for the ten round framework and risks of low stake betting on boxing outcomes.
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