Art of the slide in baseball fades in modern game
Special to The Sun from Birmingham Alabama discusses how sliding to bases is retreating as a lost art. Griffiths Yankee methods, danger of spikes, and training shifts are cited as reasons for decline. The piece notes old masters like Kelley and Side were celebrated for slides and mentions George Borthner challenging Sam Murbarger in wrestling.
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Birmingham
Als
New York
Kelly
John J. Sullivan
Pirates
Keeler
Ghall
Basco
Inter Gee Hhis
Notice of liquor license filing in Barton County Indiana
Albert Hitzelberger provides notice to Sith ward residents in Center township Indiana that he will apply at the Barton County Board of Commissioners May term 1906 for a license to sell intoxicating vinous malt and intoxicating beverages in quantities under five gallons with on premise consumption. The business address is 210 Meridian Street Indianapolis Center Township Marion County Indiana front room, first door of a three story brick building, lot five, block four, in Ward No. 8.
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Sith Ward
Center Township
Board of Commissioners
Barton County
State of Indiana
Aid Weoma
Wydara Mo
Indianapolis
Center Townamp
Marton
Eganty
Indiana
Meridian Rt
Albert Hitzelberger
Board of Commissioner
Marion
Washington-st
Blake and Raves
White River
Cepter Township
Marion County
W. Washington-st. John Bryan
Doard
State of
Virginia Ave
Heety
County
Esat St
Prize Fighter Dinny McShane From Hawaii's Irish Champion
Dinny McShane, born in Cork Ireland, rose to fame as Hawaii’s first Irish boxing champion after moving to America in his teens. A strong fighter and poet, he penned verses like Dinny, Ye Mutt, Go Sleep Him and Brake Brake Brake fire the Frake fn Old Salt Take. Rumor links him to a Southern California actress and plans to build cus hes in Paris Kentucky.
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Dinny McShane
Dave Harry
Hawall
Dinny Wan
Glory Be
Cork
Ireland
Ife
America
Hawaii
Dinny
Paris
Kentucky
Chicago Wins Big Bowling Championship Round Up
Chicago leads the national bowling championship with 15 prizes totaling 2398.75 as Oshkosh and Philadelphia follow in the two men and individual events. The article notes suspensions, lineup changes, and possible rulings by the American Bowling Congress amid a tense finish in Louisville.
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American Bowling Congress
Tuthill
Karpf
Brooklyn
Will Tedry
Ubo
Smithers
Carnegie and Burdens End Land Dispute Over Mansion Plot
Special in The Sun reports Andrew Carnegie will not be sued by W D Sloane and Mrs James A Burden Jr over a Beverly mansion sale dispute. Gen Bryce bought land near Fifth Avenue and Eighty third Street. neighbors sought to limit remaining plot to a near neighbor sale. The matter concludes with a satisfactory adjustment and sale arrangements.
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the Sun
New York
Andrew Carnegie
Wilham D. Sloane
Mra
James A. Burden, Jr
Bev
Carnegie
Gen. Loyd
Bryce
Gen
Fifth-svc
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Bloanes
Burdens
Andrew Carnegia
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Firth-ave
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Bloenes
Gen Bryce
J. Benny Hammond
Gen Bryoh
Xeet Pnd
Local Amateurs Promising Twins for Indianapolis Team
Manager Watkins weighs Walter Quelaser Kraft as promising new players for Indianapolis club. Queisser Kraft debut eyed as spring trials, with youth and speed noted. family of ballplayers and prior Western Association success quoted, amid cautious optimism for professional development.
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Walter Queisser
Kraft
Fast Company
Indianapolis
Walter Qualaser
Quelsser
Qualaser
Walter
Rinehart
Quiesker
Barrow
Western Association
Queleser
Quelaser
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Rot
Hoostars
Watking
Fd Kraft
Lhat Summit Kraft
Bhelbyville
Anit
Kenft
Fan Awarded Big Damage in Auerbach Suit
Scrippa-Metine press report from Chicago notes Auerbach awarded $10,000 damages after being struck by a ball while spectator at South Side grounds during a Washington versus Chicago game. Attorneys seek return game or appeal if new trial denied. League officials defend verdict claiming spectator assumed risk.
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Scrippa-Metine Press Associatium
Chicago
Auerbach
American LeAgue Baseball Club of
Thomas Edgerton
Washington
South Side Grounds
Wyatt Lea
Seft Temple
Thomas
Chicago Nationala
Auto Show Abandoned by Local Dealers
Local car dealers who proposed a $2 per air show project announce abandonment after failing to secure ground for a truck build. The effort aimed to stage an auto display but stalled due to lack of suitable site.
Williams Prefers Outlaw Leaguers
Altoona bound outfielder Williams refuses to play for the Washingtons after they purchased his release from New Orleans. He appeals to national commission for approval but signs with Altoona of the Tri-State league due to higher pay. Manager Irwin says Williams must play with Altoona despite Washington protests.
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Jake Stahl
Washingtons
Sway
Altooxa
Rte Williams
New Orleans
Wid J
Dows
Philatelphia Americana
Wiliams
Wasa- Hagtons
Altoonaa
Irwin
Altoonas
Williame
Banished Turfmen Started as Jockeys
The article recounts the banishment of Charien Durant, Dunnell, and John J. McCaherty from the turf by the Pacific Coast Jockey Club after a lengthy dispute and investigations. It traces their early careers as jockeys, later partnerships, notable horses like McChesney, and a series of charges, countercharges, and suspensions leading to life bans.
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Boate
Dunnell
John J. McCaherty
Steedl
Motaherty
Darnell
Jockey Club
Purnell
Atalar
Durnell
America
Emil Hertz
Durnal & Horte
McChesney
Hara Hildreth
McDuff
Mice
New Orleanm
McCheanay
Elmer
Smathern
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Mont Tennos
Chicago
Durasl
McCafferty
Tennes
Dornell
John W. Gates
Gates
New York
Los Angeles
Charger
Flamilton
Hamilton
Durell
Pacific Coast Jockey Club
Paché Coast
Air ship arrival sparks local buzz at Fleher garage
Comat No. 4 airship bought by Can Flasher arrives in Indianapolis from New Fork auto plow. The project, launched in the Fleher garage, aims to test the craft on local falls this curamer near N. LU nolast.
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Can
Van Haltern and Anarchist Yorke Recall Old Game Stars
Veterans discuss past fields with minor league clubs and possible name changes to secure future contracts. Jack Warner cites Van Haltern on the Pacific coast as the best outfielder and batter, while Donohue notes the weak chances of a return. Detroit memories surface of Bennett Park games with Louisa in 1920s, including seven put-outs and three runners thrown out at the plate.
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Jack Warner
Donohue
Warner
Ehaltren
Instanos
New York
Pacific Coast
Bateman
Georgs
Snichlefrits
Garibeldi
Ign
Detroit
Loula
Bennett Park
Dave Jones
Mort
Elbeyilé
Cagey
Holmes
Massing Faces Redden in Spring Battle for First Base
Report from Thursday notes Massing and Redden as contenders for first base with Indiana team, training slated after exhibition games next week. Weather calm. Massing, wintering in Indianapolis, claims form to top Fred Tenney. Redden younger, inexperienced.
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Indianapoda
Stzimrur
Watkins
Washington Park
Uute
Mavsing
Indianapolis
Fred Tenney
Massing
Ase Nonorg
Redden
University of Michigan
Yale Football Team Seeks Rugby Tactics From English Match
Two Yale football players formed a team to play Engilah Rugby Cootball against the crack English club touring New York. An English coach at Yale guides the Tal players as they learn rugby to gain advantages for next year’s more open American football game.
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YALE
Ehkie
Engilah
New Yorke City
Yals
Notice of license to sell intoxicating liquors in Center township
Patrick White applies to Marion County Board of Commissioners at the May 1906 term for a license to sell intoxicating and vinous liquors in quantities under five gallons for on premises consumption. The business address is 202 North Western Ave, front room 14 by 41 feet, Lieber's addition, Ward 4, Indianapolis. Also notices pool table provision.
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Center Township
Marion County
Indiana
Northwestern Ave
Lieber
Indianapolis
Northwestern-ave
Patrick White
Local Liquor Licence Application for Ward 11 Indianapolis
A resident of Center township ward announces to the Board of Commissioners of Marion County his April 1908 plan to obtain a license to sell intoxicating liquor in quantities under two gallons at a first floor room in a two story brick building on Washington Street near Allen Johnson Wilsons. He states the premises number and location and notes intention to seek beer privileges.
Olympic team to sail for Athens April 3
New York reports the American Olympic team will depart April 3 for Athens without a trainer. Local members petitioned management to hire Ernie Hjerbarg of the Irish-American A. C. to ease athletic manager Matthew P. Halpin in training duties while J. E. Bulligat has left America to handle trip affairs.
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Sun
New York
Athens
Ernie Hjerbarg
A. C
Matthew P. Halpin
J. E. Bulligat
America
Sport items of all sorts in early baseball and boxing circles
Former Detroitar Buter Sullivan captains Louie ville club this year while Patay Donovan leads CSR Jorn and Washington faces Brooklyn in the National and American leagues. Nattonal Trotting association may grant Savaga a special dispensation to race Dan Patch. Caruthers named umpires in Western league to replace Cusack. Becklay to first base for Cardinals. Laporte may challenge Williams for second. Fitzsimmons believes he could beat O'Brien with another chance. McGraw's Battery champions look strong.
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Patay Donovan
Csr Jorn
Washington
Brooklyn
Jake Becklay Atready
Cardinals
Seass ‘James
Clarke Griffith
Conroy, Yeager
Stos Rarity
Toledo
Laporte
Buffalo
Williams
Notices of liquor licenses across Marion county Indiana
The subscriber announces plans to apply to Marion county Board of Commissioners for licenses to sell intoxicating liquors in two wards of Indianapolis. Locations include 14 Washington Street and 10 River Avenue, with premises details and building descriptions. Also requests pool table privileges and notes ward, township, and lot information. JOHN BRYAN and JOHN J MOORE are named applicants.
Joy For Nelson 18 Entertainment Of His Father In New York
Special to The Sam. New York March. Nelson and his father, a 68 year old Danish mechanic, tour New York with public amusement as the elder Nelson endures the city and his son teases him. Passengers watch their comic exchanges on the Metropole car as they recall ages and share laughs, while Nelson emphasizes his readiness for a McGovern fight and reflects on past bouts. The piece blends affectionate banter with a glimpse of Nelson senior's stubborn patience and Nelson junior's bravado.
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Nelson
Metropole
Nelson, Jr
Velan
Dad
Bat
Hiv Syen
Alu Serge
Wea
Ughtwelht
McGovern
Hellfimtx
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