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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1909

Page

6

Tiffany Design Accepted for Cup 10 Go as Trophy Balloon Race Entries

Tiffany designed trophies for the Cup 10 Go event at Indianapolis Motor Speedway as part of a year full of speedway cups. The speedway is nearly finished with fencing, grading, and a two mile circuit ready for early spring events. The national balloon race starts June 5 on the course, with pilots like Albert Van Lambert and H Eugene Honeywell among late entrants.

H. Wheeler Tiffany Indianapolis Motor Speedway Speedway Prest-O-Lite Company Indianapolis Count Lavieux St. Lauis

Bowker Outlasts Delmont In 12-Round Feud At Armory

In Boston on March 17 English bantam Joe Bowker was knocked down four times in the eleventh round by Al Delmont but rose each time and continued fighting to a 12th round finish. Bowker started strong in the first three rounds but faded afterward, finishing the bout significantly hurt but not defeated.

Boston Mass al Delmont Armory A. A Joe Bowker Bowker

I Have Never Been Afraid of Any Man

A 1909 interview quotes Jeffries defending courage and readiness to fight Johnson. He disputes claims of cowardice, recalls beating Burns, and asserts he will train hard for Johnson if he is sure he is ready. He stresses Johnson’s lack of consistent courage and reflects on past champions.

Johnson Jeff William Morris, Inc Burns Fitzsimmons Corbett Sharkey Ruhlin Munroe Fitzsimpon Pig

Eagles Boxing Show to Open A A Season at Washington Rink

The Eagles plan a boxing show at the Washington rink on April 14 with 2 000 seats expected to fill. James Moriarity says the card is strong and most bouts are signed, including Dunn and Koerner. Cooley’s injury is minor and a replacement is sought for the bout against Bezenah while other amusements are promised.

Eagles Washington James Moriarity Moriarity Indianapolis Toledo Cooley Jimmy Bloom Dunn McGrooty Koerner Tommy Lee Andy Bezenah Mr. Moriarity

Baseball spring camp notes from multiple cities

Report from spring training camps across Arkansas Florida Texas California and Georgia notes on teams players injuries and expected arrivals including St Louis Cardinals Detroit Tigers Philadelphia Phillies and Washington Nationals drills lineups and scheduled games with mentions of Tyrus Cobb Walter Johnson and Garry Herrmann as well as managerial plans for parks and additional teams.

Donahue and Welsh Fight Ten Rounds To Draw

New Orleans March 17 Fred Welsh the English champion and Young Donahue of Boston battled ten fast rounds at Parkview Athletic Club ending in a draw. Both showed ring generalship and science, with Welsh appearing the stronger man in most rounds while Donahue stayed aggressive and continued to press throughout the bout.

New Orleans Freddie Welsh Donahue Boston Parkview Athletic Club Welsh Donohue

Maroney Dominates Dancing Marathon Record at Germania Hall

Maroney, hailed as champion, achieves a famed "dancing Marathon" record at Germania Hall with a distance of 12 miles in 2 51, surpassing the previous 3 30 mark held by a noted double-stepper. The feat draws praise from supporters and marks a unique athletic triumph.

Maroney Jack ‘Johnson Martin Sheridan Shepherd's Bush John Flanagan Johnny. Hayes Weston Germania Hall Angeles Vive le Maroney

Short Ridge Indoor Meet Hopes for Keen Contests

The Short Ridge indoor track meet lists 59 entrants across events. Officials include starter Dr. Robert Fischer and faculty members. a gymnasium ribbon award and an all round star medal are planned, with practice enthusiasm noted.

Shortridge Dre Robert Fischer Allen

Livingston and Hopke Sign With Carr in Indy Revival

Manager Carr welcomes early arriving pitchers and catchers to Indianapolis as Livingston and Hopke prepare to sign. The group includes Singie Graham Schreiber Glaze and Wakefield with hints Livingston may join Indianapolis while Hopke backs him. Players joke about salaries as the battery heads to Plutoville followed by local recruits.

Carr St. Patrick's Day Grand Hotel Alice Boston the Grand Singie Graham Schreiber Glaze Livingston Howley Wakefield Slagle Colorado Marquard Gawd Hopke Manager Carr Harry Levinson Cleveland Plutoville Kidlets Park Washington

Olson to Meet Joe Rogers in Empire Challenge Match

Charles Olson will face New York heavyweight Jack Rogers at the Empire tonight after Rogers issued his challenge. Rogers will forfeit a dollar for every minute without a fall and has directed remarks at Olson while Olson prepares for a finish with Mahmout. Rogers, a big fast fighter, boxed Leo Pardello for 15 minutes last night.

Charles Olson Jack Rogers New York The Empire Rogers Olson Mahmout Leo Pardello Pardello

Owen Moran Beats Murphy in Ten Round Fight at Fairmont

Owen Moran proved decisively he is the better boxer in several styles against Tommy Murphy at the Fairmont club New York. Moran won by a wide margin in ten rounds, leaving Murphy badly used with a cut eye and facial injuries by the finish.

New York Owen Moran Fairmont Club Tommy Murphy Owen Tommy

Missing baseball man found by Wis brother

Charles H. Morton former president of the Ohio and Pennsylvania league who disappeared after leaving Cleveland in January was found in Chicago yesterday by his brother H. U. Morton.

Wis Brother Chicago Charles H. Morton Ohio and Pennsylvania League Cleveland H. U. Morton

Schumacher Beats Kid Gilbert in Close Baltimore Fight

In a twelve round battle in Baltimore, Al Schumacher of New York defeated Kid Gilbert of Philadelphia in a fast paced session marked by hard exchanges and near escapes. The contest hinged on late aggression as Schumacher secured the decision after a grueling ordeal.

Baltimore al Schumacher New York Kid Gilbert Philadelphia

Colds cause headache ad for Bromo Quinine remedy

An old advertisement promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine as a world wide cold and grip remedy claiming to remove the cause. It lists a full name request and signs as E. W. Grove with a 5 cent price.

E. W. Grove

Denison Hotel Aims for American Plan Dining Sundays

The Denison Hotel offers an American plan with a dining room emphasis on Sunday dinners. Music enhances the attractor for guests seeking a refined dining experience in a formal hotel setting.

Denison Hotel

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