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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1908
Page
6
Manager Carr says Indiana will rely on speed on the bases. When two players tie for a spot the faster base runner is preferred. He emphasizes that strong base running wins games and that last season's one run losses could have been avoided with more aggressive baserunning.
The Boss Manager outlines speed oriented strategies for 1916, aiming to deploy runners from second on singles, from first to third on hits to right, or bunts pulling the third baseman. Cook emerges as a rapid, versatile setter up of scoring chances and sacrifice hits. Bush is highlighted as a budding base-running threat with Duffey like speed, while team selection prioritizes base-running ability across outfield spots.
Abraham Attell declares he will not move from the center of the ring against Nelson in their upcoming bout. He asserts equal or greater power, speed, and defense, and challenges critics who doubt his chances, insisting he will win from first round to last.
Frank Gotch and George Hackenschmidt ready for their world championship match next Friday night in Chicago. Purse of 10000 with 6000 to winner and 4000 to loser at Dexter pavilion. Dispute over referee looms as Gotch insists a local Chicago judge handle the decision rather than Bob Edgren of New York. Both wrestlers in peak condition with Hackenschmidt training at the Chicago Athletic Association and Gotch at the Illinois Athletic Club.
New Haven March 30 Yale will enter two rowing squads for the American Henley regatta in Philadelphia on May 23. With the faculty’s permission advisory coach Jo Yan W Curtiss said the crews will be named the Second university and the Freshmen. Gus Habich of 121 W Washington st is listed for other items.
An old advertises a cold cure claiming one day relief. Druggists refund money if it fails to cure. Box bears E W Grove signature and costs 25 cents.
Los Angeles March 30 The key detail in the Memsic Broeck boxing bout next Friday night is Memsic's report he has dropped to 132 pounds. The Boh manian fighter's chronic weight worries are offset by a posted forfeit of 509 dollars, possibly pressuring a faster cut.
Putney England March 30 The Oxford Cambridge boat race April 4 promises a close contest A secret trial by Oxford Friday prompted elation from their coach The unofficial times show Oxford about 19 minutes 37 seconds Cambridge 19 minutes 56 seconds with Cambridge advantaged by paced water conditions and a better overall trial performance
Thorp lists picks for six races at Benning with Pantoufle and Lady Isa bel in race one and multiple entries across card. The three best bets favor Pantoufle in race one Berkely in race five and Poquessing in race six asking bettors to use straight bets on those selections.
Edward Thompson of Yale rejects allegations that Yale withheld receipts from the Yale Princeton game last fall and profit by depositing funds at a local bank. The report notes his denial from New Haven dated March 30.
Hall of Famer Hugh McGraw and tipping to Keeler pull off a famed four base run in a Baltimore clash with Washington. McGraw slides home as Keeler streaks around to score after Selbach’s relay and McGuire’s bobble, delivering a pivotal base hit sequence.
Ty Cobb will earn an $800 bonus if he hits .300 or better this season, making him the highest paid player in the American League with a $4,000 base salary. The one year contract hinges on performance, disclosed during Spring Training Camp reporting.
Grant H. Clay M D dentist formerly with New York Dental company for 14 years now at 16 N Delaware St opposite Torsiinson Hall Indianapolis. New pianos priced from 165 dollars and up Wulschner's.
The article notes Nelson and Bat Nelson hosting open house at a baseball park drawing 4,000 spectators to watch Bat Nelson and sparring partner Jeff Perry. It covers the crowd, female attendees, and the six round exhibition with Nelson bleeding in the third round, plus other boxing news from Millett's and Shannon's venues and plans for upcoming bouts in April.
Carl Jenson of Cleveland meets Charlies Olson in a Græco Roman bout at Tomlinson Hall. Olsen wrestles in catch as catch can style. Trackenschmidt faces Gotch in American-Russia system match. Eight twenty start. Schoner vs Curran, Prindle vs Pardello, then Olson vs Jenson.
Milwaukee, March 30. The Freddie Welch versus Fighting Dick Hyland match scheduled for Monday night has been canceled due to Welch injuring his hand in training and developing brood poisoning symptoms. Jack Dougherty and Indian Joe Gregg have been substituted to fight.
Officers of the Apollo Athletic club reorganized at the clubrooms on North Delaware Street. Elected were President J Morgan Vice President Sam Murray Secretary P Moris Treasurer Harry Barrett An athletic entertainment followed with boxing and wrestling bouts including Sammy Moss vs Walter Bepley and Huckmeyer vs The Persian. Under new management ENGLISH HOTEL BILLIARD ROOM.
Detroit manager Hugh Jennings says Ty Cobb is overdue and discipline may force a change as Cobb remains absent from camp. Cobb is in Georgia while documents signaled his services for the Tigers this season.
Albany reports the fate of anti gambling legislation favored by Governor Hughes hinges on week developments. Two bills to abolish legal discrimination that allows gambling at race tracks and criminalizes it elsewhere are set as a senate special order on Wednesday.
Hughey Jennings of the Detroit Tigers predicts Jack Thoney will be a major sensation this season after his first game with three hits. Jennings compares Thoney to Ty Cobb and says he will rise among the year's leaders in batting, baserunning, and fielding.
Detroit star Drake will join Mickey Finn's Little Rock team instead of Indianapolis after Carr gave up pursuit. Hoosiers begin second week of practice in cold weather with most players healthy aside from Tevis who has a fever and cold.
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