Rival Athletic Club Promotes Boxing Contests in Indianapolis
A new athletic club plans to file articles of incorporation with the secretary of state within two weeks. Its charter will promote boxing contests with no rough work or knockouts, featuring 10 round bouts, medical clearances, and top referees. aims to attract out of town stars to Indianapolis while competing with the Indianapolis Athletic Association. Local officials back the venture if bouts follow boxing statutes.
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Yale Names Track Quartet for Cornell Penn Meet
Yale coach John Mack selects Burt Parsons Billy Coholan Bobby Burch and Pete McNulty to run in the Madison Square Garden games against Cornell and Pennsylvania. Parsons will start last in the quarter mile dash.
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Yale
Cornell
Pennsylvania
New York Athletic Club
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Billy Coholan
Bobby Burch
Pete McNulty
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Ganzel halts work for Marlin pitchers after routine drill
In Marlin Texas Captain Ganzel, aiming to ease overworked Red Sox pitchers, canceled the afternoon session after a long morning drill. Players were granted a half holiday to use as they wished. The notice ends with a brief ad for a cold remedy, a white package tablet priced at 25 cents.
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B. W. Grove
Oil Cure imitators target cancer claims in Indiana booster
Dr. D. M. Bye of Indianapolis advertises the Original Oil Cure for cancer and tumors and warns readers that imitators flood the market. He offers free books and sells the cure through his Indianapolis address at 316 North Illinois Street.
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Accordion dress plaiting at Odd Fellows Building room 8
Buttons recovered. People’s Coal and Cement Co successors to Logsdon Bros’ Fuel Co. Contact via both phones listed. Community notices indicate a small local matter tied to Penn and Wash locations.
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Siegle’s Ankle Fully Recovered From Injury
Outfielder Siegle of the reorganized Hoosiers reports to owner Watkins that his ankle, injured last spring as a Red, is entirely sound and will not trouble him. He longs to report for time, forecasting a busy baseball season after nursing the injury last year. Charley Carr notes Siegle was Cincinnati’s best player last season.
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Mike Donlin
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Nobles- Wille
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Wattle
Bluffton to Field Fast Independent Team This Spring
Bluffton Indiana aims to field the state's fastest independent basketball team and plans a May 15 home opener. A playing manager will lead the squad, to be selected soon, and Bluffton officials seek capable players to fill the role.
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Nevada after Gans and Nelson again plans July Fourth meeting
Special to The Sun Reno Nev March 9 Joe Gans and Battling Nelson to fight again this time at Ely White Pine county on the Fourth of July Tex Rickard places 10000 in J B Cooks bank Goldfield as good faith 30000 purse open arena expected crowd over 10000 rail rates set from Salt Lake Reno Goldfield and San Francisco fought over percentages likely to settle at 60 40 in Gans favor compromise anticipated
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San Francisco
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Gans
Bowlers Prepare for St Louis Tourney and Bryson Lead
Indianapolis bowlers practice heavily ahead of the St Louis tournament. Delegates and supporters back Robert Bryson for presidency with St Paul favored locally due to Bryson’s backing. Advance guard leaves for St Louis next Saturday with rest by train a week later.
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Bezenah Stops Farmer In Ninth At Hot Springs Bout
Cincinnati’s Andy Bezenah defeated Peoria Young Farmer in the ninth round at Whittington Park Athletic Club Hot Springs Arkansas. Bezenah drilled a strong solar plexus shot as the gong neared and Farmer sank to the floor appealing to Referee Marvin Hart who ruled him unable to continue and sent him to his corner.
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Cincinnati
Peoria
Farmer
Whittington Park Athletic Club
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Marvin Hart
Central league announces contracts and releases
Special bulletin from South Bend Indiana reports President F R Carson of the Central league releasing and chartering contracts. Names include Dayton Eger t Scott Walker W H Richardson with Canton Ralph Hunter C E Hobart with Evansville James Sager William Donahue Charles Wacker and South Bend Pearl Holycross Roy Slosser with Dayton C Munson. Releases list Terre Haute to Shreveport Frank Warrender Evansville Charles Cogswell Charles Fuller L R Mattson and I J Fleming.
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F. R. Carson
Central League
Dayton
Charles Eggert
Scott Walker
W. H. Richardson
Canton
Ralph Hunter
C. E. Hobart
Evansville
James Sager
William Donahue
Charles Wacker
Pearl Holycross
Roy Slosser
C. Munson
Terre Haute
Shreveport
Frank Warrender
Charles Cogswell
Charles Fuller
L. R. Mattson
J. Fleming
Prominent Golfer Dead Father of Chicago Golf Dies
Chicago March 9 John Marshall Weir Jr known as The Father of Golf in Chicago died after a long illness. Born February 24 1845 in Cookstown Tyrone Ireland he moved to Chicago in 1893 and inspired hundreds of clubmen to take up golf.
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Europe
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Griff Seeks Stahl for Washington Trade Proposal
Clark Griffith of the New York Americans wired Cantillon to learn if a cash offer for Jake Stahl would be entertained. Cantillon declined, saying nothing doing for cash. Washington reportedly had money to spend and would welcome two American League players for Stahl in a trading move.
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Washington
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Griffiths
Race Winners in New Orleans and National Tracks
The list records race winners and odds across multiple venues including New Orleans, Hot Springs, Oakland, and Ascot. Names such as Sally Preston, Maud McG, Tempers with Nichol, and Red Garter appear among others, with various jockeys and odds shown for each entry.
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Dave Weber
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Ruby
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Tim Hurst
Brussels
Gacaasbante
Radtke
Rama
J. Harris
S.ye
Ormonde
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Noes
George E. Milner
Kunz
Featherweights Dominate Welterweights in City Club Alley Match
Mitchell club league boxers overwhelmed Welterweights taking two of three on Friday. Heavyweights struggled as lightweights claimed one win. Hollenback delivered the sharpest, most precise punch and earned top distance honors with a score of 184.
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Christy the Great in Top Shape, Giants Pitcher Claims
The Giants daily training shows Christy Christy the Great in peak condition. Mathewson reports feeling better than ever and vows to redeem last year’s work. In 1906 Christy won 22 of 41 decisions with seven ties in the total.
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McGraw’s Pennant Claim Based On a Strong Foundation
The record shows 22 wins against 12 losses as the baseline for McGraw’s team. If further improvement is needed to contend for the pennant, McGraw already has a solid base to build from, supporting a credible title bid.
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Matinee Driving Club to Stage Strong Season at Fair Grounds
The Gentlemen's Driving Club announces matinee races on the half-tile track at the fair grounds due to unready facilities elsewhere. Weekly racing will continue with top horses from city stables, and a Fourth of July program will feature Dan Patch. The annual meeting in Claypool rooms re-elected the old board: S. R. Holt, Henry Lawrence, Charles Downing, George Marott, Fred Cline, J. W. Neal. Neal named president, Lawrence treasurer, Cline secretary.
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Dan Patch
Claypool
S. R. Holt
Henry Lawrence
Charles Downing
George Marott
Fred Cline
J. W. Neal
Local Horsemen Attend Lackey Sale In Cambridge City
Indianapolis horsemen travel to Cambridge City for John Ss Lackey’s annual trotting sale opening Tuesday and closing Saturday. About 310 horses will be offered with consignments from across the country, including Bad Boy, Andy Stoner, Anna T, and other noted trotters and pacers, drawing buyers from Indianapolis and beyond.
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Andy Stoner
Anna T
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Bijou
May W
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Dan P
Lotta Coatman
Star Daisy
Bay Star
Bowling high scores in Indianapolis league Friday night
Critchlow of the Columbia second division topped 285, Knox of the Nationals scored 233, and Pfafftin of the Columbias 239 in a lively night. Merions and Columbias each held half the pic after their clash while Imperials battled Nationals. Washingtons fell to Turners as Maiton second division took top team honors with 1,015.
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Louisville Club Supports Shorter Racing Season
The Commercial club of Louisville agreed at a directors meeting to back the Board of Trade in favor of a shorter racing season. Resolutions will be prepared to curtail dates and sent to the State Racing Commission.
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Cure for Indigestion Plaster Promised by Ohio Company
An old advertisement promises a “Sponga” plaster cures for indigestion and related ailments by stimulating the solar plexus. It targets readers with dyspepsia, sick headache, or stomach trouble, asks 10 cents for mailing, and directs letters to Ohio company in Toledo.
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Eagles Show A Popular One Morning Card
Indian Joe Gregg battles Jack Morgan in a feature bout noted for a remarkable pair of ears. Gregg is listed at 138 pounds and the bout draws boxing enthusiasts seeking a lively midweek card.
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BEAGLES BOXING CARD PROMISES STIRRING CITY SHOW
The Eagles show at Germania hall Monday night features ten round headliner Indian Joe Gregg versus Jack Morgan with a 138 pound weight and a tale of battered ears. Other bouts include Jerry Murphys versus Dick Hart, Billy Mayfield versus Greek Jimmy Ryan, and Jack Gorman versus Kid Grown. Seats opened at Dan Smith's, 117 N Illinois St, Saturday morning and expect a crowded hall with top matchups and strong interest from Indianapolis boxing fans.
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Kid Grown
Jerry Murphys
Dick Hart
Billy Mayfield
Greak
Jimmy Ryan
Indian Joe Gregg
Jack Morgan
Eagles
Germania Hall
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Jimmy" Ryan
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Kid Brown
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Indianapolis
The Rich Recital At Caleb Mills Hall
Interest grows in Thad deus Rich recital to be given March 19 at Caleb Mills hall in the Roberts Park Choral society course. Rich, a violinist from Indiana, is noted for his work statewide and in the east. Patrons grow, patronesses listed next Saturday, seats on sale March 16 at Wulschner Stewart. Out of town parties from Danville Knightstown Shelbyville expected.
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Caleb Mills
Roberts Park
Mr. Rich
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Knightstown
Shelbyville
Governor Faces 121 Bills With Three Day Window
Governor must act within three days after adjournment on 121 bills handed to him before session end. Bills not acted on become law without his signature, shaping final outcomes as the legislature winds down.
South Side Pleasure Club Holds Fifth Easter Two Step Contest
The South Side Pleasure club announces a two step championship with all dancers eligible. The event, part of the fifth annual ball at Germania hall, Easter Monday night, offers a diamond studded gold medal first prize, a gold medal second, and a silver medal third.
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South Side Pleasure Club
United States
Germania Hall
Evansville to Host Central League Banquet March 20
Evansville directors of the Evansville Central league team set a March 20 banquet to welcome Central league magnates at a meeting held here yesterday afternoon. The Sun reports the plan as part of preparatory activities for the forthcoming season in Evansville Indiana.
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Central League
Harvard Opposes Professional Coaching Debate
Special to The Sun from Cambridge Mass on March 9 reports Harvard students oppose faculty over professional coaching. The Harvard Crimson prints a three column symposium arguing professionals can beat amateurs in baseball rowing and track. It cites Yale hiring Mr Lush as causing a string of Yale wins and notes Lush produced a strong nine from weaker material, beating Harvard's veteran amateur coached team.
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Notre Dame Baseball Trip Halted by Faculty Board
Noted in Notre Dame Indiana on March 9 the faculty board of control halted the proposed eastern tour of the baseball team after discovering players would have to leave school before June final examinations.
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Man Medicine Free Promises Free Cures For Men
An interstate mail offer touts a free large package of Man Medicine claiming it cures weakness nervous debility early decay discouragement manhood issues and many male health problems. It insists the full-size package is free with no payments or signatures and asks for name and address to send it to Detroit Michigan based Interstate Remedy Co.
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Wrestler Agrees to Throw All Comers at Gayety Theater
Johnny Billeter seeks the world championship clash in three weight classes bantam feather and lightweight at Gayety theater on Wednesday night One night engagement offers $25 to $50 and a $1000 forfeit to any challenger he cannot throw within 15 minutes Billeter has drawn attention in Toledo for recent wrestling bouts.
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Speicher Leads Lillys in High Mark Win
Speicher of the Bromos led the Eu ally league medicine-makers Friday night with 183 high mark. Cocos dropped two straight to Diamonds and Bromos fell twice to Suecos in the uneven results.
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Thirteens Lose to Plutes in Three-Game Set
The Thirteens of the Elks Teague suffered a Friday night setback as the Plutes won two of three games. Smith led the Thirteens with 232 points, while Crooke finished second with 109.
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Crooke
Seniors Win Inter-Class Track Meet at M. T. 1 S
Seniors take top honors in Yoinlinson hall inter-class track meet Friday night led by strong showings from Hickman Stevens and Butterfield. Juniors finish second with notable marks from Selig and Brown, while relays crown Seniors over all.
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R. Stevens
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Lamb
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Nutt
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Railanack
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Cubs Hold Spring Training at West Baden
Special to the ThrChicago Cubs began at daybreak with Pot No. 7 workouts and an hour on the enclosed bicycle track then resumed hard drills and home run bursts. Manager Chance voiced satisfaction with the squad and praised mineral waters and baths for conditioning. He also noted promising signs from Osborne Randall Sweeny Durbin Perdue and Seabaugh discovered from the minor leagues.
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Chicago Cubs
Chance
Osborne
Randall
Sweeny
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Perdue
Seabaugh
Miners Trial in April in Idaho
Boise March 9 Attorney Hawley chief prosecutor in the state case against Moyer Haywood and Pettibone Western Federation of Miners officials said Caldwell that the federation leaders case over the assassination of ex Governor Stevensenburg probably will be called for trial about mid April A message from Walace Idaho says opinion there Steve Adams will never be tried again on the charge of murdering Fred Tyler The jury in the first trial disagreed.
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Idaho
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Western Federation of Miners
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Federation
Stevenenburg
Walace
Steve Adams
Fred Tyler
Sunday Chicago meeting sets schedule for American Association
The Part of the magnates of the American Association plan a Chicago Sunday session to adopt a schedule drafted by George Tebdeau. Two options exist, with Watkins from Indianapolis hoping for favorable terms. Opening game slated for April at Washington park, with decorations day and labor day dates in Indianapolis. Sammy Davis of Gayety theater to swap plateboards for Park theater payrolls next season.
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