Hoosiers Lease French Lick for Spring Training
Hoosier players depart Monday for French Lick Springs to train this week, with Watkins' team factoring in strong early form. Pitchers Kellum and Briggs expected soon, while Che reult misses due to a Tennessee home, and Waters of West Baden praised for health benefits. West Baden and French Lick emerge as rising baseball training hubs attracting major league teams.
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Orange County
Dallas Shut Out by Athletics in St Patrick Day Tilt
Special to The Sun Dallas March 18 Ables strong early pitching and four timely Philadelphia hits ignite five run burst in two innings Walters shuts down Dallas Bender and Vickers solid for Phila Dallas bats held quiet by Ables Walters and Kerns Batteries Philadelphia Bender Vickers Berry Dallas Ables Walters Kerns Attendance 2000.
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Vex
Ables
Philadelphia Athletics
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Bender
Vickers
St. Patrick’s Dsuy
Wee
Philadelphia
Berry
Kerns
Eleven Innings To A Tie At San Antonio
San Antonio and the Brownies colts battled to an 11 inning 3 to 3 tie yesterday. Stupid base running and fielding miscues by the Brownies plus five double plays by San Antonio kept scoring low in the extended game.
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San. Antonio
Tex
Brownies
San Antonio
Brownies Colts
Catcher Fuller Signs With Grand Rapids in Central League
Signed reports indicate catcher Fuller, released by Evansville, has joined Grand Rapids of the Central league. Pitchers Chass and Kennert agreed to terms with South Bend, and veteran pitcher Brickyard Kennedy accepted a Day ton contract.
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Ind
Fuller
Evansville
Grand Rapids
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Kennert
Brickyard
Kennedy
Dayton
Cubs Take 11 9 Victory Over Pelicans In Lively Game
In New Orleans on March 18 the Cubs beat the Pelicans 11 to 9 in a high spirited Sunday afternoon baseball clash marked by strong hitting and tense moments.
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New Orleans
Cubs
Pelicans
Charter Oak purses announce early closing races
Hartford Conn March 18 Charter Oak park releases early closing races for the grand circuit meet closing April 16 A new Nutmeg purse of 5000 for 2 07 pacers and the Charter Oak purse of 19000 for 2 10 trotters will each be run as three one mile handicap races based on records.
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Conn
Charter Oak Park
Charter Oak
Puro Distilled Water Company Ad Listing
Puro Distilled Water Company offers half-gallon bottles at 6 cents and five-gallon demijohns at 40 cents. New phone numbers listed as 2177 and main 778.
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Puro Distilled Water Company
Ad. Main
Delmas Nephew Infielder Sought By Williamsport Club
J Delmas nephew, a reputed infielder and California lawyer Thaw defense lead, has signed with Williamsport and will join the club this season. He will travel east with pitcher Whalen, who recommended him to Manager Wolverton. The young player is praised for the same drive and intelligence as his famed uncle.
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J. Delmas
California
Thaw
New York City
Williamsport Baseball Management
Whalen
Wolverton
Young Delmas
Harry Thaw
Bowlers making excellent scores in national tournament
St Louis reports improving scores on day two of the national bowling tournament at Crescent Tinkalley. South Chicagos of Chicago toppled Sportsmans No 1 of St Louis with 2687 as leaders in five men event. Oberts Miller and Schmidt lead doubles, while H R Cooper of Kansas City topped singles with 606.5. Johnson and Grossmack top finishers among St Louis bowlers, with several Chicago and Kansas City names listed among top scores. continue coverage of individual tallies and team standings through the event.
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Crescent Tink
South Chicagos
Chicago
Sportsmans No
G. Schmidt
J. Sturtz
L. Pabst
Mound City
H. R. Cooper
Kansas City
J. Johnson
E. Grossmack
Need anther Team Adds Franchise to Amateur Trolley League
At a seven club meeting in Indianapolis, eight clubs will form the Amateur Trolley Baseball league. Logansport will enter the Ottos with J N Berry, Richmond with Tarry Huckins, Hoktom with George F Trabue, Fort Wayne with C E Barnett, Anderson with William Norton, Indianapolis Reserves with Edward Fletcher, and another Indianapolis team with Frank Queisser. A K Kling is president secretary and treasurer. Sundays and holiday dates will be played. Season opens April 29 and ends in October.
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Trolley Baseball League
Indianapolis
Logansport
J. N. Berry
Ottos
Richmond
Tarry Huckins
Hoktom
George F. Trabue
Fort Wayne
C. E. Barnett
Anderson
William Norton
Edward Fletcher
Frank Queisser
A. K. Kling
Winter racing at major tracks and boxing matches listed
Schedule lists Crescent City Oaklawn and California Jockey clubs continuing meets at Fair Grounds Oaklawn park and Oakland Ascot park. Baseball players depart for French Lick springs. Boxing events span Monday through Saturday in Minneapolis Indianapolis Baltimore Hot Springs New York Milwaukee Altoona with named matchups including Mahoney Tremble Cole Baldwin Scroggs Trupman Bezanah Farmer Lewis Chambers Neary Memsic and Williama Farrell. Weekly Indianapolis Gun club shoot noted.
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Crescent City
Jockey Club
Fair Grounds
Hoy Springs
Oaklawn Jockey Club
Oaklawn Park
San Francisco
New California Jockey Club
Oakland
Los Angeles
Ascot Park
Irench Lick Springs
Minneapolis
All Boys Should Learn Self-Care Says Corbett
James J. Corbett writes in The Sun on healthful exercises for boys. He urges practice of leg raises, breathing drills, and flying rings, noting these should supplement outdoor games and boxing to keep boys strong and independent.
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SUN
James J. Corbett
Roosevelt
Trophy 15 Offered For Western Roller Polo League
Final preparations for the season of the Western Roller Polo league were completed in Marion Indiana. Frank Wilson requested a Lafayette franchise but was refused due to a five team limit. The league will include Marion Anderson Kokomo and Logansport. William Horlock of Racine Wisconsin offered a $500 silver cup as the trophy for the winning team.
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Ind
Frank Wilson
Sharon
Lafayette
Anderson
Kokomo
Logansport
Indiana
William Horlock
Racine, Wis
Puzzled Athletics in Fort Worth Loss to Fort Worth
Rube Wad dell pitched three innings as the Dallas Fort Worth club defeated the Philadelphia Athletics 9 to 2 in a Sunday exhibition. Baxter of Fort Worth puzzled the league batsmen while Dygert and Cunningham were hit freely. Attendance 1,500. Fort Worth outhit Philadelphia nine to six with Baxter Tweed and Connor behind the plate.
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Tex
Rube Waddell
Fort Worth
Philadelphia Athletics
Dygert
Cunningham
Baxter
Philadelphia
Baxter, Tweed and Connor
Waddell, Cunningham, Dygert
Schreckengost
Toledo Club Heads to Peoria for Training Camp
March 18 report from Peoria Illinois that President W R Armour and eight Toledo club members left for three weeks of training with Armour expected to bring about 28 players into the tryout squad. Other players have been ordered to report as well to Peoria for the period.
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Toledo
W. R. Armour
Toledo Ball Club
American Association
Peoria
Ill
Armour
Reach 1907 American League Guide Issued by Reach Co
Reach's Official American League Guide for 1907 is published by the A. J. Reach company Philadelphia and edited by Francis C. Richter. The edition is praised as the best yet with superior paper and notable engravings including World Series action pictures. It is the sixth annual official handbook and costs 10 cents at newsstands.
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A. J. Reach Company
Philadelphia
Francis C. Richter
Sporting Life
Reach Company
Help Offer Promises Gun Insertion Free For Three Days
A brief public notice invites readers to obtain a free three day trial of a firearm insert labeled The Gun. The offer emphasizes assistance and accessibility for interested individuals during the promotional window.
Boston show notes spark faith in auto industry
Gotham visitors study Boston exhibition success and discuss how manufacturers now boost dealer relations. American Locomotive Automobile pledges free first-year overhaul on Berliet imports. six-cylinder engines eyed for high power yet practical use. Boston show ends with a mock debate on future profits and fuel adaptability. A Cultured Youth at the event questions a White steamer about its flywheel weight.
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American Locomotive Automobile Company
Boston
Reds Bat Hard In Temple Victory
Special to The Sum Temple Texas March 18 The Reds pounded 17 hits off Temple pitchers and rolled to a 15 to 6 victory. The seven teenth of March was celebrated with the offensive outburst and decisive win for the Reds.
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Tex
Reds
Freddie Cole Close to Weight Ahead of Matty Baldwin Bout
Freddie Cole follows hard training under Kelly with careful diet to gain strength for the fight with Matty Baldwin. Italian trainer imposes weight-focused prep to hit 125 to 127 pounds, aiming for speed and power without sluggishness as fans watch a busy Madison Avenue gym scene.
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Welly
Freddie
Nelly
Sports talk and headlines mix from early 20th century figures
A collage of sports notes: Jim McGuire eyed as a star turn by New York American. Branch Rickey signing hints at upheaval. Daniels sails as American champion swimmer to at England. Hackenschmidt bows out for 1996 in London. Kansas City dangled £10006 for Hack Gotch bout. Nationals test 12 pitchers. Wisconsin students fund rowing hope. Jordan leaves Brooklyn for a big first-base move. Penna wins fifth in New Orleans. Western bowling sets record at Denver. Cap Anson wins semi pro acceptance in Chicago. golf revival push for international match U.S. Canada near Cleveland amateur date.
Browns Hit Hard by McAleer's Regulars in Austin
McAleer's Regulars defeated the locals 5 to 1 in Austin with 2,000 fans in attendance. Bailey and Nelson pitched for the locals while Farris, a Dallas southpaw, allowed six hits in nine innings. the Browns managed limited scoring except in the fourth, eighth, and ninth frames.
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Tex
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Bailey
Nelson
Kid Elberfeld Teases Retirement From Scrappy Field Life
Atlanta dispatch notes Kid Elberfeld of the New York American plans a gentler approach this season, trading constant hustle for a calmer stance. He quips about greeting strikes with a smile and vows not to leave a game early, hoping runs and pennant chances justify the change. His teammates respond with a wary, humorous greeting.
Shiebeck's Sawed Bats Helped His Batting Rise
Frank Shiebeck, famed for finicky bats, allegedly used a saw to shorten bats in the American Association. Clippers of bats angered teammates as he slugged, then improved after Western League move with Denver. A group sent him cut bats. his hitting reportedly improved, though he joked about postage.
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Frank Shiebeck
Claude Elliott
The
Brewers
Shicheck
Denver
C. Oo. D
Shieley
Charley Horse Delays Highlanders Games in Atlanta
Manager Griffith rests Highlanders after several players suffer charley horses. No regular games until Wednesday against the Seven teenth United States Infantry at Ft. McPherson, with two more games to follow. Yankees visit Macon for two battles, while Cleveland camp in Macon joins Atlanta games.
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Griffith
United States Infantry
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Yanks
Naps Retain Flick in Major Baseball Trade Standoff
Naps keep Elmer Flick as Vice-President Somers says Detroit offered Flick for Cobb. Flick is in Ormond Florida and reportedly wants to join another team or quit. Club owners refuse release, forcing Flick to stay or leave organized leagues.
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Nap Party
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Detroit
Elmer Flick
Ormond
Fla
Cobb
Flick
Lajoie Plans Farm Life After Baseball
Larry Lajoie announced plans to retire to farming, saying he will buy farmland near Cleveland this fall to live in peace. He noted a lifelong wish to be a farmer and will stay close enough to Cleveland to catch a ball game occasionally.
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Macon
Larry Lajoie
Cleveland
Stable manager arrives for Savannah trip after Cambridge shopping
Cambridge purchase scene near Lexington as F W Smith, manager for Miss Lotta Crabtree’s trotting stable, arrives from Cambridge City Indiana en route to Savannah. He sought a full brother and sister to My Star (2 03%4) but failed to buy them and plans to depart for Savannah.
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F. W. Smith
Miss Lotta Crabtree
Savannah
Cambridge City
Ind
Porter's Antiseptic Healing Oil Promises Quick Cure
An early 20th century style advertisement claims Porter's Antiseptic Healing Oil can cure long standing chronic sores, instantly relieve burn pain, and reduce inflammation within a day. Discovered by a railroad surgeon, it is offered at 25 cents per bottle.
Suevic Steamer Rests on Rocks Near Lizard
The White Star liner Suevic grounded near the Lizard in heavy fog during a voyage from Sidney to London. The ship's condition was critical as three lifeboats ferried 560 passengers and crew ashore. efforts to pull the steamer off the rocks were underway.
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White Star
Lizard
Nfe
Sidney
Suevic
Illinois child labor laws curb stage performances
Illinois laws restrict children from participating in stage shows and factory inspectors note the conflict between preventing youths from potential careers in dance halls or barrooms and allowing children, often offspring of actors, to learn a craft they might master, while guardians care for them at home rather than relying on servants.
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Hamlet Riot Sparks Mockery At Theater Premiere
Patrons mocked a performance when McHaimm held the skull and uttered Alas, poor Yorick, provoking heated reactions as the crowd resented the scene. The play continued amid tense atmosphere with officers nearby.
Applications for License in Center Township Ward
Notice to citizens that a liquor license will be sought from Marion county authorities at the April 1907 term. The applicant plans to sell intoxicating drinks in quantities under five gallons with on premise drinking. Location is No 90 Wheat Street, front room 17 by 30 feet, southeast corner of West and McCauley streets, Kleinsmith subdivision, Center township, Marion county Indiana.
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Board of Commissioners
Marion County
Wayne Township
Indiana
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John H. Waren
Holmes
Indianapolis
Way Township
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Privlem
John Stoop
State of
Washington Street
Hacker
White River
West
James J. Moriarty
West Street
Coll Snaps Center Township
South West Street
F. W. Quellhorst
Board of County Commissioners
Ohio Street
Perry’s Sub
Ship
Geo. W. KI
Curtain on Motor Show Development Society Event
A curtain rises on a motor show organized by the Development Society. The event promises exhibitions and demonstrations highlighting local automotive initiatives, with attendees expected from community groups and regional enthusiasts.
Auto Week Opens In Indianapolis Attracting Out-of-Town Visitors
Opening feature kicks off Monday with hundreds of visitors and a citywide auto show. Dealers decorate stores to lure buyers, and a parade forms at Monument Circle at 1 30 PM traveling along Market Street Capitol Avenue and Washington Street to Pennsylva nia Avenue and back. The event aims to position Indianapolis as a premier auto center and boost sales and interest across Indiana.
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Meridian-st
Applications for License Notice in Indianapolis Ward 15
Public notices reveal multiple 1907 applications to Marion county Indiana officials for licenses to sell intoxicating liquors in wards 12 and 15. Applicants include John Stoop James J. Moriarty and F. W. Quellhorst, detailing exact premises on West Michigan Street Washington Street and West Street, with dining and pool table privileges requested.
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Association of Licensed Automobile Manufacturers
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Jim McGuire
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America
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