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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1909

Page

6

Indoor Meet Looks Like A Qua Thing

The Marion club athletic board decided to go ahead with plans for an indoor athletic carnival at the state fair grounds on April 23 with events to be finalized Sunday. Hugo Fischer says Wisconsin and Indiana will send full teams. Rose Poly and Notre Dame, Purdue, Earlham may also participate. Frank Ha has assured representation.

Athletic Board of Control Marion Club State Fair Grounds Hugo Fischer Wabash Indiana Rose Poly Frank Ha Notre Dame Purdue Earlham

Ebner Leads Individual Tourney in Pittsburg Bowling Meet

Louis Ebner led the American Bowling Congress singles with a 606 first-600 series, posting 615 and 238 final game to top the field, as Ebner and fellow local Pittsburg players vie for the individual championship while conditions inside the hall were icy cold. The doubles standings show Wallenweher and Bauer at fourth with 1420, and Weber of Toledo remains top in the five-man event with 208. Cleveland holds an edge in the meet overall.

Pittsburg Penn American Bowling Congress Louis Ebner Ebner Locks Walehthwer Bauer Webers Toledo Cleveland

Feeneeys Triumph in Furniture League Round

The Feeneeys beat the Scnowrels and finished second with a team total of WS as the Munters lost twice to the Sommers. Wolke of the Schootels led individuals with 24 in his first attempt while Connor of the Feeners posted the second best score with 201.

Tre Warniture Peeneys Scnowrels Munters Sommers Peoples Feeneys Wolke Schootels Connor Feeners

Conlon and Doyle Fight to Ten-Round Draw at Windy Club

Johnny Conlon and Eddie Doyle fought to a ten round draw at the Worldwind Athletic Club in New York last night. Both fighters finished in comparatively fresh condition as the bout ended level with honors even.

New York Mitch Johnny Conlon Eddie Doyle Worlwind Athletic Club Art

Welsh and Bronson Set for 20 Round Bout in New Orleans

Freddie Welsh and Ray Bronson will box 20 rounds tonight at the West Side club after brief rest from training. Both are under weight limits avoiding a late weigh in dispute. Ticket sales indicate strong interest and Welsh plans to push for a Nelsons ball meeting if he wins. Welsh aims to leave for England around May 1.

New Orleans Freddie Welsh Ray Bronson West Side Club Fime Erne Walsh Welsh Bronson Nelson England

Carr and McGraw Reach Agreement

Carr and McGraw arrange a deal allowing Indianapolis access to Marquard and Durham if needed. Marquard is kept prime for the Giants by McGraw, with Carr gaining first choice on Giant overflow. Devore mutters appendicitis may force operation. others like Murray Herzog and Ames show bright training camp form.

McGraw Durham Marquard Indianapolis Carr Marlin Springs Vex Charley Carr Giants Nationes Tnedianapolis Yasterday Murray Herzog Ames Boss McGraw

Devil in Control at Ferrum College Football Meet

Richmond Ind March 6 at a meeting of the athletic association at Ferrham college Devil Pland was elected football manager.

Richmond Ind The Athletic Association Eferrlham College Devil’ Pland

Cubs in Karo Work at West Baden

West Baden Indiana March 3 Manager Whance and his batteries yesterday endured the season’s first hard workout. Bad weather cut practice short but players recovered enough to toss a ball. Brown and Chance showed enough energy for weight pulling in French Lick gym as the director pushed them to match St. Louis Browns’ routines.

West Baden Ind Whance Spow Gharee Brown Chance French Lick St. Louis

Cardinals Put Through Stunts In Cold Weather

Little Rock Arkansas March 5 Despite the cold weather Bresnahan put the Cardinals through another hard day work here after baseball practice yesterday he started a soccer football game with the Cardinals followed by a Rugby gimme. Excepting Murdock and Martin injured in punctice the players are rounding into condition. A telegram from Bliss yesterday announced that he would be here Saturday. Johnny Lush is seeking 600 salary advance but says he will play with the Cardinals anyway.

Little Rock Ark Bresnahan Cardinals Murdock Martin Bliss Johnny Lush

Browns Go South for Spring Training to Dallas

St Louis March 6 The Browns led by manager James McAleer plus his wife and 19 players sailed by Iron Mountain for Dallas Texas Outfielder Emmett Heldrick did not report with Charley Jones also absent and not expected Wallace Stone Hartzell Tom Jones Ferris Hoffman Schweitzer Powell Howell Waddell Dinneen Graham Edrick Stephen Smith Swift Wagoner Crum McAleese and Mrs McAleer were in the party Mrs McAleer Mrs Stone and Mrs Wallace traveled with the group Lou Criger and wife departed today Bailey Criss Peters Griggs and Dickinson will report directly to Houston.

ST. Louis James McAleer St. Louis Browns Iron Mountain Railroad Dallas Tex Emmett Heldrick Charley Jones Wallace Stone Hartzell Tom Jones Ferris Hoffman Schweitzer Powell Howell Waddell Dinneen Graham Edrick Stephen Smith Swift Wagoner Crum McAleese McAleer Lou Criger Williams Bailey Criss Peters Griggs Dickinson Houston

Casey At The Bat At Broadway Athletic Club

Two men faced Ed Casey in three round wind-up at the Broadway Athletic club in Philadelphia. Jack Williams survived the full three rounds while Jack Cooper was knocked out early in the third round.

Casey Philadelphi Ed Casey Broadway Athletic Club Jack Williams Jack Cooper

White Laments as Sox Fall in Spring Game

In San Diego on March 56 the San Diego Winter league champions overwhelmed the Sox Yumnigams after a strong early showing, scoring seven runs in the later innings to win 10 to 9. Doc White was the target of the bombardment.

Doc White San Wlliego Cal Sox San Diego

Pulliam Leaves for Florida for Eye Operation

Pulliam of the National League, visiting his sister in Nashville, will stay in Florida for five weeks before returning for eye surgery. His health has greatly deteriorated during the visit.

Nashville,tenn Pulliam The National League Florida

Jeffries Urges Youth To Quit Cigarettes In New Message

New York March 6. James J. Jeffries writes for Hearst News Service urging American youth to quit cigarettes. He warns they harm growth, weaken ambition and can wreck health and morals. He recalls his own smoking, boxing career, and training, emphasizing discipline and athletic aims.

Jeffries New York James J. Jeffries Hearst News Service

Elberfeld A Marvel At The Third Sack

Mawon Ga March 8 Kid Elberfeld was tried at third base by Manager Stallings and he did so well that it looks like a certainty he will play there all season Knight at short, no envy as the Wid shouted. Elberfeld showed fielding with perfect throws and electrified the infield with activity

Mawon Elberfeld Stallings Knight Doc Newton Hiberfeld

Scott A Big Fellow In White Sox Comeout

SAN FRANCISCO March 1 The weather was ideal yesterday and the first useful practice of the Whites Sox preliminary season was held. Chief Interne William Sullivan called the notable event the debut of pitcher Scott who appeared in harness for the first time. Scott is described as a whale when it comes to displacement weighing over 24 pounds and standing over six feet tall.

San Francisco William Sullivan Whites Sox Scott

Thompson and Gannon Set to Clash in New York Fight

Johnny Thompson of Chicago meets Mickey Gannon of Pittsburg in a ten round bout at the National Athletic Club in New York tonight. They previously fought to a twelve round draw in Boston, one of the year's best contests.

Johnny Thompson Chicago Mickey Gannon Pittsburg New York Johnny Boston Bangtown

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