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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1907
Page
7
The Millers and Hoosiers start the American association championship chase at Washington Park on April 17 with a grand opening featuring a parade band concert and a speech by Mayor Bookwalter. Watkins plans an elaborate kickoff, weather permitting, aiming for a historic opener in Indianapolis.
Boxing schedule lists multiple matches across cities this week including City Park New Orleans Oaklawn Hot Springs Oakland Ascot Park and events in Indianapolis Danbury Thornton Portland Chelsea Muskegon Davenport Milwaukee Watertown Lancaster Baltimore Tamaqua Altoona and Hot Springs. Notable pairings include Kid Corbett Len Thanner Marvin Hart Harry Rodgers and Billy Rhodes Mike Donovan among others. Each card spans Monday to Friday with pairings set in Germania hall and various regional venues.
Regular practice four days weekly at Shortridge to prep for the inter class meet next Friday in Northsiders gym. Managers select entrants Monday afternoon for the relay event led by Woodnhams. Juniors favored to win with Sophomores a close second. relay lineups list Buchanan Medaris McFarland Joseph captain Sophomores Henderson Shomberg Jeffery captain Gauchat Juniors Bonnel captain Hubbard Rawkins Hendrickson Seniors Mueller Segar Miller Newby captain.
The article extols the twist slide or Baltimore slide as the mastered method for stealing bases. It names legendary sliders like Wagner Chance Magee and Mertes, cites Dan McGann and Bill Lange, and highlights players Bay Buelow and Gilbert as adept with the technique.
A weekly bowling program lists schedules by league and alley. Matches feature teams such as Maas-Nei meyers, Parrys, Atlas, Premers, National Autos, Ameri can Cans, Jenneys, Folks, Laycocks, and others across Columbia, Turner, Fairbanks, and several familiar alleys with days from Monday to Friday.
Special to The Sun reports a White Sox practice game at Mexico City park on Sunday afternoon with several thousand Mexican spectators. Lineups note players Owen Frein Towne Hart White Walsh Patterson Sullivan McFarland.
The New York Giants delivered their best performance of the season defeating the Los Angeles team 8 to 1 on Sunday. A large crowd attendance and strong fan support accompanied the game.
Dallas Texas March 11 Until Lord hit the ball over the right field fence for a home run in the ninth inning the Philadelphia Americans were in danger of losing to the Texas leaguers Sunday afternoon Lord had previously made a single and a three bagger. Batteries Ables and Miller Waddell Dygert Vickers and Berry.
In Fort Worth on March 11 the Colt division of the Philadelphia Americans triumphed in a high scoring slugfest. Fort Worth's Dupree Sorrels and Connors faced Cahill Bartley and Powers from Philadelphia in a game that featured numerous hits and runs, reflecting a tense afternoon of baseball in Texas.
The Reds of 1907 opened their season in Temple Texas with a decisive 4 to 0 win over the Temple team, once hailed as Texas league favorites. Batteries Mason Chapple Hall Hass Jarvia and Ragsdale contributed to the victory.
Police and Eagles management plan to ban betting at Germania hall Monday night boxing. Referee James Ryan of the Indianapolis Athletic Association will oversee ringside, with bettors discouraged to prevent bias. Morgan’s repaired hand may allow a comeback against Fitzpatrick as ten rounds loom.
Billy Mayfield, long absent from action, is said to be fit as a fiddle for Greek Jimmy Ryan. The Mayfield Ryan winner likely faces Gregg Morgan winner in the next bout. Jerry Murphy exudes confidence to beat Dick Trart and claims a sleep-inducing new punch. Murphy Hart con test lasts ten rounds. The all star curtain-raiser features Jack Gorman versus Kid Brown of Wortville in a six round tilt. Weighing in all contestants late Monday afternoon.
Saturday afternoon the club signed Bunny Hare, Indiana University football player, to a contract. Hare will be tried at second base and, if showing promise, placed in the bushes for development. Wattie speaks highly of Hare.
The famous saddle stallion and sire Emerald Chief owned by J Gano Johnson of Mount Sterling Ky was found dead in his paddock. The world champion three year old horse was valued at $30000 and had stood as a premier stallion in Kentucky.
The Pittsburg baseball team departed in a blizzard for West Baden to begin spring training. All day the storm raged as the train left at 9 PM with the thermometer at 15 below zero. Hans Waener did not join the West Baden segment. Wagner will start training in Hot Springs on Tuesday after a week at West Baden.
Chicago Cubs opened the 1907 season by defeating Murphy’s Windy City beaters 11 to 8 against the New Orleans leaguers after a gulf shower baptism.
James J. Corbett recalls facing Dan Creedon and the wider habit of champions sidestepping tough foes. He recounts the Sullivan era, crowd influence, and how public adoration shaped fight choices, with anecdotes of hotel encounters and money threats. Creedon sought a match, but Corbett steered toward safer bouts to protect his drawing power and legacy.
Official schedule lists five man teams entering the National Bowling Congress tournament. Matches span March 16 to 11 PM across multiple alleys in St Louis and nearby cities. Teams include Sportsmans of Kansas City, DeSoto No. 1, Palace, Grand No. 1, Old Homesteads, Barns, and many others from St Louis Chicago Cincinnati and beyond.
Cambridge City Ind March 11 Arrangements are complete for the national annual horse sale by John Lackey to run from March 12 to 16 with about 40 horses consigned Many animals boast fast speeds including Dam P Hardwood Dr Grey Lady H Dr M Gilt Edge and Hazal B Buyers from across the United States will attend the event.
Jake Stahl plans to pursue grievances with Washington club before AL officials as semi pro prospects loom. Meccleskey of St. Louis argues against claiming the pennant while others push for umpire antics and shifting leadership. Gates heads the Western Golf Association. regional baseball and tennis rumors mix with wrestling quotes from Gotch.
Bronson from Indianapolis will spar with Young Duffy of Chicago in a ten round match on the night of March at 126 pounds. Cole faces Matty Baldwin in a separate clash. Sammy Moss and Johnny Mickels may box in a six round bout. Hugo Kelly names head coach for Cole's Baldwin prep.
Eight thoroughbreds linked to J. C. Milam at Hot Springs reached Lexington on Sunday afternoon and will be turned out for a rest. The bunch includes Expect-To-See Idalia Lady Frankfort Fancy Henry Sir Eliser Capucine and Concert the race mare owned by Edward Fraser of this city, with several others belonging to Col. James S. Stoll.
Maxims attributed to Frank Gotch on wrestling strategy and leadership. Includes cautions on holds and counters, field specialization, training with a bright partner, leveraging long reach, Roosevelt as a fierce competitor, and Graeco-Roman limitations. Emphasizes aggression, restraint, and respect for athletic discipline.
Automobile trends show foreign makers resisting U S market gains with European models produced here. American Locomotive and St Louis Car enter cars under French licenses while American Bernet and Mars models appear. A 77 member touring board guides the new American Automobile Association with state representation and member services for touring information. A Quaker style speed limit sign near Philadelphia notes ten miles per hour. Experimental alcohol fuel promises parity with gasoline in efficiency with higher safety due to its high boiling point. Forbes S Dev touts the Great Arrow on the Glidden tour with substantial mileage and constant use.
The article weighs the price of stars like Mike Donlin Frank Chance and John Kling as teams contend for first place. It notes managers and clubs use trades to shape rosters, with figures around ten dollars and nine cents per player cited as a joke, while modern clubs push for higher prices and limited market reporting.
Owner Watkins of the Indianapolis team returned from Chicago where he attended the American association meeting. The 114 game schedule dates were decided but not made public. Watkins approved the Indianapolis portion of the pie and arranged for battery men to arrive next Monday before heading to French Lick Springs.
Buttons recovered at the scene in the Odd Fellows Building on Penn and Washington. Room 8 houses the activity with accordion dress plaiting noted. Authorities report buttons found as evidence and seized.
Open all night service offering tailoring and pressing with goods called for and delivered. Phone Main 347.
Fractured note requests receipts for $1.80 photos and asks if the writer has seen them. Mentions Harrod's Studio at 110 Virginia Avenue and a stomach issue.
Notice by Warne township and John Stoop announcing applications to the Marion county boards at the April term for licenses to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with onsite drinking privileges. Stoop seeks license for No 443 West Ohio street Indianapolis Center Township. Details describe premises sizes and locations.
A brief notice outlines prices for Pur o Distilled Water Company offerings including half gallon bottles at five cents and five gallon demijohns at forty cents. It provides new and old phone numbers 2177 and main 778.
Multiple notices from Indianapolis ward residents applying to Marion county Board of Commissioners for licenses to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premise drinking. Locations include West Street front room in ward 12, 1230 West Washington Street in ward 15, and 98 South W Street in ward 12, with restaurant and pool table privileges noted.
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