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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1907

Page

7

Thielman Hopes Lift Hoosier Return From Camp

Hoosier fans remain hopeful that Thielman will be kept with Cleveland, despite strong reports of his standout form in spring training. W. H. Watkins praises his control and fitness, noting Thielman may win a regular spot over Berger, with training set at French Lick and Indiana weather shaping conditioning.

W. H. Watkins Thielman Clevelands Hoosierdam Nars Lajoie Watkins Hoosier Naps Jake Heinie Berger Columbus Thunderbolt Greenfield Boy South Indiana Berger Hoosiers Watking Kellum Briggs Summers Fisher Cromley Youngsitere Marquard Burwell Bales American Association Livingston Charley Carr French Lick

Deals at Lackey sale in Cambridge City on sale day

Richmonds March 15 sales at the Lackey horse sale in Cambridge City were strong led by Complex a bay stallion with a 2 10 trial and price of 4200 bought by Frank A Lackey of threens from George Schwegman of Richmond Other consignments included Dr M owned by Dr J A Milburn to J A Schuster for 809 Ed Wilkes owned by Jony J Dagler to George Davis for 475 Admiration owned by Willard Beeson to William Starland for 375 Fair Oaks owned by A L Padgett to George Amsden for 759 Brownie Wilkes owned by Godwin Jamison to Smith Johnson for 674 Merry Go owned by A L Padgett to Connelly Shotwell for 45 Lady H owned by Curt Gosnell to Ed Abrams for 500 Lotta Coastman owned by Griffith Gar tin to GC Smith for 500 Dr Gray owned by Brady Warrer to Connelly Shotwell for 630

Lackey the Sun Richmond Ind Cambridge City Complex George Schwegman Frank A. Lackey Dr. M J. A. Milburn Wressington SL. D J.A. Schuster Lafontaine Ed Wilkes Jony J. Dagler Rushville George Davis Lexington Admiration Willard Beeson Bentonville William Starland Philadelphia Fair Oaks A. L. Padgett Rensselaer George Amsden Brownie Wilkes Godwin & Jamison Newcastle Smith & Johnson Merry Go Connelly& Shotwell Lady H Curt Gosnell Ed Abrams Buckhannon W. Va Lotta Coastman Griffith Gartin Hartford City GC. Smith Montpelier Dr. Gray Brady & Werrer Cincinnati Connelly & Shotwell

Demarest Wins National Amateur Billiards Championship

Calvin Demarest of the Chicago Athletic Association captured the national amateur 14.2 balkline title at the Leiderkranz club last night, defeating Edward W. Gardner of Passaic, New Jersey, by a final score of 80 to 211.

Sun New York Calvin Demarest Chicago Athletic Association Leiderkranz Club Edward W. Gardner Passaic N. J

British Lion Moir Eyes Yankee Opponents in London Fight

London heavyweight Gunner Moir, the English champion, is ready to fight American Jack O'Brien or Tom Burns if needed. Moir recently defeated Tiger Smith in London in under a round, and has a planned bout in London with Sam Langford.

Gunner Moir London Jack O’brien Tommy Burns Squires Antipodes Jemon Moir O'Brien Burns England Tiger Smith Smith

Special rate instructions to bowlers at A B C convention

Secretary Sam Karpf of the A B C issues rate rules for delegates, alternates, and bowlers attending the St. Louis convention and tournament March 16 to 31. Open rate windows vary by railroad, with central territory tickets at one and one half cents per mile valid March 15 to 17 and three extra days after March 17 if scheduled to bowl. Other lines offer return-rate certificates and extend until March 19. Participants must notify local agents of schedules to keep the special rate.

American Bowling Congress St. Louis National Tournament Association St. Louis

Novel Parade To Open Indianapolis Auto Show

The Indianapolis auto show will feature a notable parade starting at Monument Place and traversing downtown streets. The event, praised as unique and elaborate, aims to rival New York and Chicago exhibitions and will showcase nearly every U S car maker, with foreign models included. Local dealers and manufacturers back the display, with many retailers hosting exhibits and spectators urged to attend using low-rate tickets for both local and visiting guests.

Monument Place Indianapolis New York Chicago United States Indianapolis Dealers' Association H. T. Hearsey Company Indiana Automobile Company Fisher Automobile Company Gibson, Capital Victor, Hill & Hesson Summers, Boyd, Him

Big Crowd Watches Athens Game Ends with Americans Victory

Special to The Sun from Athens Georgia reports more than seven thousand enthusiastic fans watched the New York Americans defeat the Georgia team by seven to two yesterday afternoon.

the Sun Athens New York Americans Georgia

Nelson Tries to Save Hegewisch Name in Save-Norman Tone

Battling Nelson fights a railroad move to rename Hegewisch Burnham, urging reversal to protect the town’s identity. The local corporation counsel backs the change, and Nelson vows to appeal to President Roosevelt to preserve the post office name for future generations.

Nelson Name Chicago Hegewisch Burnham Roosevelt

Floods Submerge Valley After 36 Hour Rainfall

Special to The Sug reports West Baden Indiana flooded as 36 hours of heavy rain sent water from hill to hill. The Boston Nationals and Pittsburg Pirates observed the valley submerged from high ground to low, with rapid, large-volume rises due to the valley’s siting and persistent downpour.

West Baden Ind Boston Nationals Pittsburg Pirates

Inter Class Track Meet At Shortridge High

Shortridge high school prepares for an inter class track meet in the school gym Friday night. The juniors and sophomores are favored for the championship with seniors close behind and freshmen fielding strong teams anticipated to surprise.

Shortridge High School

Antiseptic Healing Oil Promises Quick Chronic Cure

A railroad surgeon discovers Dr Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil said to cure any old chronic sore no matter how long standing. It claims instant burn pain relief and removal of inflammation in one day. Priced at 25 cents.

Hotel English Tailoring and Pressing Parlor

Open all night. We work while you sleep. Goods called for and delivered. Phone Main 847.

Hotel English Tailoring and Pressing

Kingston Makes Specialty Of Old Whisky Title

Kingston centers on aged whisky with a focus on celery vesce head and related offerings.

Kingston

One College Athlete That Likes to Study

Washington reports on Dan Kelly a standout athlete who prioritizes studies over glory. Critics accuse him of quitting and snubbing eastern schools, while he defends his plan to pursue intellectual growth and only compete if it does not harm his education. He frames a philosophy valuing mental progress over athletic fame.

The Sun Washington Dan Kelly Kelly East Oregon American Athletic Union Ray Bronson Tartar Young Duffy Chicago Indianapolis Athletic Club Matty Baldwin Freddie Cole Jerry Murphy Bronson Duffy Bess Frank Carsey Farmer Indianapolis Duffs St. Paul Minneapolis Tre

Supreme Court ruling hits Canadian horse betting case

The Ottawa Supreme Court sustains a Toronto police court fine on Jake Saunders for taking bets at Woodbine last spring. The decision could drive a major blow to horse racing centers including Toronto, Hamilton, Fort Erie, Windsor and Montreal, and threaten racing nationwide though total abolition is not anticipated.

Toronto Ontario Supreme Court Ottawa Canada Jake Saunders Woodbine Hamilton Fot Erie Windsor Montreal

Schlafly named Washington captain in surprise move

GALVESTON Tex March 15 The Washington manager Cantillon announced Schlafly as team captain this morning. Cross threatened to quit baseball over the decision while Captain Joe remained silent. Officials believe the delay aimed to persuade the third baseman to accept the role. Players express satisfaction with Schlafly’s appointment.

Galveston Tex Cantillon Washington Schlafly Cross Joe Schlatfig

Toledo Lines Them Up for Next Season

Special to The Sun reports Homer Smoot the outfielder tied to Armour signs the Toledo contract for the coming season. Armour also acquired infielder Ed Poparney from Webb City League, likely to play at short.

Toledo Homer Smoot President Armour Reds Armour Ed Poparney Webb City Iowa

Turf men gather for American Turf Association meeting

In New Orleans on March 15 M J Winn Joseph L Rhinock and J B Respess arrived to attend the American Turf Association meeting. Secretary McAllister W O Farmer and W Campbell Scott were expected this morning for the event.

New Orleans M. J. Winn Joseph L. Rhinock J. B. Respess American Turf Association McAllister W. O. Farmer W. Campbell Scott

Trade for players in Three-Eye league deal abroad

Memphis March 15 manager Fisher of the Shreveport Southern League club announces a trade sending outfielder Jefferies and catcher Powell to Cincinnati for Ed Lewee, manager of Decatur's last year's Three-Eye league team.

Memphis Tenn Fisher Shreveport Jefferies Powell Ed Lewee Cincinnati Decatur

Schedule Hints Two Busy Bowling Days in Indianapolis

The official American Bowling Congress schedule indicates that most Indianap lis bowlers will complete their rounds over next Thursday and Friday leaving the rest of the tournament compact into two busy days.

American Bowling Congress Indianapolis

Johnny Ward Nominated for Justice of the Peace

Johnny Ward once a great baseball player is nominated for the office of justice of the peace in New York on March 15. Also notes legacy items and local advertisements for studio photos, distilled water, and accordion dress plaiting with contact details and services.

Lemon John Ward The Sun New York Johnny Ward Office of Justice of the Peace

Cardinals hope Baxter adds at first base in Houston camp

Reports from Houston say Montana first baseman Moose Baxter may displace veteran Jake Beckley with the St Louis Nationals. Baxter, purchased from Butte, is expected to arrive soon and compete for first base while Beckley is reportedly set to be released. McCloskey believes Baxter can win the job if he proves as capable as scouts claim.

Baxter McCloskey Montana Jake Beckley Houston Beckley Cardinals Watkins J. Louis Indianapolis Ventina Wattie Carr

Fight and sports notes mix of boxing and baseball gossip

A crowded column reports Abe Attell versus Spike Robson in Philadelphia, updates on Great Guns-Cannon with Peoria, Young Corbett’s torn bout with Jimmy Britt, and Madden entries Bennings handicap tips. It notes Tommy Corcoran for the Giants, 100 yard race prospects between Dan J. Kelly and Archie Hahn, baseball forecasts for Boston Americans, and boxing chatter from John L. Sullivan to Donlin.

Abe Attell America Spike” Robson England Philadelphia St. Louis

Cupid Spoiled a Sandusky Phenom and a Pitcher

The Chicago Americans manager recounts discovering a Sandusky pitching prodigy, only for romance to derail the career. A young wife persuaded him to quit baseball for law, ending a promising season and humorously blaming Cupid for spoiling the second Rush.

Hoosiers At Home And Abroad In 1907

Hoosiers schedule shows games at home in Columbus Toledo Louisville Kansas City Milwaukee St Paul and Minneapolis with dates across May to September and extensive abroad tours. The list details multiple back to back fixtures including travel to Columbus Toledo Louisville Milwaukee Kansas City and St Paul with return dates.

Hoosiers Columbus Toledo Louiisville Kansas City Milwaukee St. Paul Minneapolis Louisville

Anonyms Fall as Side Wheelers Sweep Three

The Anonyms from the University league drop three straight to the Side Wheelers while the Tuxedos fall twice to the Pope Waverleys. Miller led the Anonyms with 190 points as scores remain incomplete.

Irvington Alleys Pope Waverleys Tedrowe Ostermeyer Wrens Blind D. Clem Dunmeyer Anderson Wright Feeen Kingsbury Dever Ene Saeseaeee Jenney Peeaee Wecesres Asaaes A Prange Peter Esesenaneeseay Schering Ase Awe Miller E. Prange Peers Mohr Beeees A. Coltersen Finan We J Clark Side Wheelers Tuxedos Pope-Waverleys Miller Anonyms

Imperials Top Washingtons In Six Games At Turner Alleys

The Imperials defeated the Washingtons in six games Thursday night marking progress in the league. Talbert led with a 248 high series while Beaumar of the Whens earned top individual honors with 209. The Wassons and Taylors won two from the Whens and Ayres at Turner Alleys.

Capitals Webers McCabes Quill Imiade Imperials Washingtons Marions Talbert Beaumar Whens Wassons Taylors The Ayres Turner Alleys Lindley Weaitson Easenas Holtman McDaniel Whens. Marriott Johnson Gskatetter Percy Reaumar Eeee Schmidt Neeennee McCarty Deery

Cleveland Now Plays Football in Spring Training

Macon Ga March 16 The Cleveland baseball team has taken up football to develop lungs and legs. They began Thursday morning using the football and the medicine ball and plan to use both to round into form. Lajoie led hard practice with two sessions, including one from 1 to 4 20 in the afternoon. He batted flies and grounders and kept infielders and outfielders busy. Late yesterday light showers threatened resumption today.

Cleveland Lajoie

Daugherty Bros Annual Horse Sale Set for Wabash

In Wabash Indiana next week the Daugherty Bros annual combined horse sale runs March 19 through March 23 with buyers from the region expected to attend.

Wabash Ind Daugherty Bros

Sidewalk's Hard Luck Sunday Sprain Hits Local Father

Mr. Hugh McCulloch, sr., on his way to church on West Main Street slipped on the sidewalk and badly sprained his ankle. He is confined to his home recovering. Report from Galt Ontario.

Hugh McCulloch W. Mainst Galt Ont

Duffy Poised Against Bronson in Indianapolis Bout

Duffy strong at 126 pounds and has defeated Walter Parker by knockout in three rounds and drawn with Frank Carsey. Bronson seen as risky foe. Parker loss would bolster Duffy’s case as a challenger. Indianapolis weeklong camp with Cole, Bronson, Gregg, and Kelly sharpening for next Wednesday night’s bout lineup.

Joe Gregg Indianapolis Beratds Bronson Ove Baldwin Duffs Hiawatha Cele Greggs Hugo Kelly Tommy Ryan Rochester Lemon

Easy-to-Quit Tobacco Remedy Ad Claims Cure

An advertising pitch presents Easy-to-Quit as a harmless vegetable remedy that women can secretly add to food or drink to stop tobacco habit. It targets mothers and wives to help young smokers quit, promising no discomfort or after effects and lifelong cessation.

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