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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1907
Page
5
W H Watkins argues most major league stars were college football players. He notes nerve and athleticism transfer from gridiron to baseball, citing players from Bucknell Illinois Dartmouth Cornell and California. He warns not all football standouts succeed in the majors, citing several failures.
A coroner's jury in St Louis found homicide in the inquest into the death of Patrick J Hynes a former St Louis Browns player who had signed with Milwaukee He was shot after a dispute over payment for two beers in a saloon by bartender Lewis W Richardson The verdict came after about two hours of wrangling at the inquest conducted Tuesday morning report says.
Calvin Demarest of Chicago extended his streak with a fourth victory in the national amateur 14.2 billiard championship at the Liederkranz club. He defeated clubmate Charles F. Conklin of the Chicago Athletic Association by 300 to 187.
Lou Criger, catcher for the Boston Americans, who has been coaching Notre Dame’s baseball squad for two months, received orders to join the team at Little Rock, Arkansas, and left last night for that place. Criger has regained much of his old-time form.
The Wizard Jake Schaefer defeated Geo Sutton 500 to 441 at 18.1 billiards in Chicago to reclaim the United States championship. The 52 year old veteran, who began public play in Indianapolis in 1873, has held titles across billiards and regained the crown amid recent rivals and changing champions. A $00 side bet accompanied the match, with a snapshot photo capturing Schaefer executing a difficult shot during the contest.
Special to The Sun from Cambridge City Indiana reports a spirited bid day at the Lackey horse sales with several entries selling near double the opening bids. Notable sales included Mary to George Amsden for 800 dollars and Hardwood to Frank Bird for 725 dollars amid a fresh influx of eastern buyers.
Jockey Griffith received a two week suspension for deliberately cutting across Katharine Murphy at the start of the first race. Jockey Shilling drew a 30 day suspension after the final race for striking Jockey Dearborn with his whip after the start, an act disputed by Shilling but upheld by the starter and assistants.
Race lists show winners at New Orleans Hot Springs Oakland and Ascot venues with multiple horses and trainers including Royal River Notasulga Foreigner and Foxmeade with various owners and connections. The records note odds and placements for each entrant such as 8-5 Haughty and 20-1 Flount, reflecting a busy meet with numerous entries across all courses.
The Shortridge inter class indoor meet at Tomlinson hall Friday night has officials named by Manager Woodhams. Clerk of course B Gates. judges of track Wurl McMullen Forsyth. judges of course Wade and Baker. starter Carter. Jimers Wade and Baker. Events are well filled with entries, promising strong competition.
The Board of Overseers voted to authorize intercollegiate athletics at Harvard in restricted form, allowing football and other games to continue. The decision follows a majority committee report urging concerted action with other colleges to end professional coaching and reduce games. Moorfield Storey dissented in a minority report.
Atlanta March 14 The Highlanders are rapidly getting into shape coach Griffith says his players are in better condition than ever before before the regular season. The favorable palmy weather has aided training as the men push themselves as if mid season.
Sports notes summarize English baseball teams formed mainly from football players, planning international championships for fall, with U S bowling hopes, boxing in schools urged, and various remarks on baseball stars, boxing bouts in Frisco, and notable athletic records including billiards and pitching discussions as state militia concerns arise at Oaklawn.
Joe Thomas, claiming Mellody did not weigh in at 142 pounds for a recent Philadelphia bout, vows to challenge Mellody again at 142 and offers a $1000 forfeit. He argues Mellody would struggle to meet welterweight limits and cites unclear weigh-ins surrounding Walcott. Thomas promotes his scientific, deliberate fighting style as superior and outlines plans for a future title bid.
Outfielder Anderson from Worcester reports to manager Cantillon and plays left for the Repuglars versus the Colts. The Colts executed a likely league’s first triple play in the fifth inning with Crass grounding to Hughes, Altizer at home tagged, Hickman out at second. Falkenberg Patton Blankenship and Wilson Kitson Klock listed as batteries.
The article notes that major league players, especially youngsters, show an exaggerated ego during the off season. Spring training curbs the big head as players are drilled and many minor leaguers return. Veterans also demand high salaries, causing more holdouts than in recent years.
Robert E. Armstrong of Terre Haute, drafted from Mattoon Kitty league, is praised as a natural fielder with a strong throwing arm. At 24, 165 pounds, and 5 feet 11 inches, he resembles Bill Bradley in action and may be sent to the Central league before earning a spot with the Hoosiers in the American Association.
The Eagles swept three games over the Crows while the Ravens claimed two wins over the Owls. Carson of the Ravens and Carroll of the Eagles tied for high honors as Wi. led scorers. The Thirteens beat the Antlers three games in the Elke league with Diener Mare notched the only double century.
A full week of in-store auto displays replaces a single auto show. Indianapolis and foreign cars will be shown in dealer stores with decorated, bright lighting and expert explanations. The event begins Monday night, features excursion rail rates, and includes a big parade intended to attract all visitors.
Gwifton faces a legal skirmish as he pushes to redefine or break his father’s will. Reports indicate he has previously closed in on altering provisions, signaling ongoing family and court tension.
At Shortridge high school Principal Benton told students that any pupil earning a C minus on Monday's report would drop to a D and be barred from all athletics this semester. He aims to end the practice of using condition grades to keep athletes in games, noting only two or three track men flunked thus far.
A relief claim for curing cancer and tumors using oils invites readers to request free books from Dr D M Bye at 316 North Illinois Street Indianapolis Indiana. It warns to beware imitators and to write to the originator.
Albert Stitch known as The Flying Dutchman seeks a match with any 115 pounder, with Bob Long preferred. For information contact 4198 New Jersey Street.
In New Orleans on March 11, Chicago Nationals and the Pelicans played the second exhibition game of their series before a fair crowd. The feature was a high error count with Schulte hitting a three-bagger in the sixth. Final score shows New Orleans with a string of runs and Chicago scoring in scattered innings. Brawls and batteries listed include Chicago pitchers Brolin Pttester Fraser and Seuabough, New Orleans Manuel Criptall and Guitterez.
Toledo fills outfield with Steve Regan a clever veteran from the Dubuque club in the Three Era league Regan led the league with a .340 batting average and is expected to bolster the local lineup during the coming season.
Local boxing circles anticipate a pivotal bout as Baldwin, the Fighting Dutchman born 1884, faces Freddie Cole in Indianapolis with both men seeking championship timber. Cole plans a careful game plan while Baldwin, seasoned at 125 to 180 pounds, aims to prove his stamina against tougher rivals.
Marion Indiana March 14 All star players will compose four clubs for the new West Roller Polo league. The season opens March 3 after Interstar league play in Ohio and Pennsylvania. Marion lineup includes Lewis, Markins, Doherty, Cameron, Bannon, Kokomo, Merecer, Cunningham Jr. and others with positions listed.
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