Charr Takes Another Step Toward Title as Trainer Hired
Mahmout defeated Charles Olson in Tomlinson hall in straight falls with first fall in 47 minutes and second in 27. Other results include Herney over Birch, Nixson over Zoll, Gandolf over Chaddick, Parsons over Bodley, and a new trainer Otto Welckmann signed by Manager Carr to aid the team on a grueling western trip. Weather improves for training as Otto Williams recovers.
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Charles Olson
Mahmout
Tomlinson Hall
Goliath
Olson
Frank Herney
Shorty Birch
Bob Nixson
Frank Zoll
Gandolf Wan
Jimmie Chaddick
Bill Parsons
Bodley
Columbus
Carr
Otto Welckmann
Imperial Hotel
Perry Werden
Perry
Emmanuel
Boxing Show Seats Sell Out at Audi torium
The sale of seats at Walker's this morning for the boxing show tomorrow night signals a big crowd. Goodman and Connor are billed to meet Saylor with weigh in at Kingston tomorrow afternoon.
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Walker's
Cole Goodman
Goodman
Connor
Saylor
Indianapolis
Kingston
Cole
Greatest Marathon Runners Gather for Polo Grounds Derby
New York March 30 The world's greatest runners prepare for the Marathon derby at the Polo grounds next Saturday. Alfred Shrubb trains in Canada Tom Jongboat Dorando Pietri Matt Maloney Henri St Ives and Johnny Hayes are in or near preparation sites with optimism high. The winner takes $5 000.
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New York
Polo Grounds
Alfred Shrubb
Canada
Tom Jongboat
Dorando Pietri
Matt Maloney
Yonkers
Henri St. Ives
Princeton
Johnny Hayes
Lakewood
Coast League Opens 1909 Season in Three Cities
The Pacific Coast League begins its pennant chase with opening games in Los Angeles Sacramento and San Francisco this afternoon marking the league’s 1909 season start.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Sacramento
San Francisco
Burns Seeks Rematch With Johnson After Sydney Defeat
Australian ex-champion Tommy Burns writes from Western Australia to Jack Curley, manager for Johnson, insisting he can beat Johnson again. He defends his integrity and notes his earnings, fights, and plans for a future rematch despite controversy and threats to his boxing career.
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Tommy Burns
Sydney
Johnson
Olson to Visit Paris as American Wrestling Champion
Wrestler Charles Olson plans a Paris debut next summer aligning with promoter Jack Curley. Olson will tour Paris Moulin rouge venues to challenge local grapplers while Curley, Schreck, and Kelly pursue opportunities abroad. The article also lists racing results and expected winners at Oakland and Los Angeles venues.
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Charles Olson
Gay Paree
Mahmout
America
Olson
Paris
Battery A to Field Baseball Team After Track Meet
Battery A soldiers shift from indoor track and field to baseball after the April 8 government inspection. Sergt Myers is manager as the cannon pushers plan a strong schedule and enter a relay team and tug of war in the Marton club hosted state meet at the Coliseum.
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Indianapolis Artillerymen
Coliseum
Cannon Pushers
Marton Club
Battery A
Battery C
Rockville
Joe Gans Stricken by Tuberculosis Ex-Champion Fails in Ring
March 30 Denver reports former world's lightweight champion Joe Gans has developed tuberculosis in the lungs and may never return to boxing. Referee Charlie White states the ex-champion's health is failing. The note appears in The Metropole advertisement along with local business listings for billiards, Bliss Native Herbs, and Denison Hotel dining.
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Denver
Joe Gans
Charlie White
Johnson and Kaufman ready for finish fight in New York
March 30 New York heavyweight champion Jack Johnson and challenger Al Kaufman meet to sign articles for a decisive bout. Johnson has 5000 forfeit money posted and 35000 money at stake. Kaufman’s forfeit will be posted by manager Billy Delaney. Johnson states he will fight Kaufman for any terms once the forfeit is met.
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Western Australia
Johnson
South Australia
Tivoli Theater
Sydney
Melbourne
John L. Sullivan
Sullivan
Peter Jackson
Corbett
Gec
Hogan
Schreck
New York
Jack Johnson
al Kaufman
San Francisco
Kaufman
Billy Delaney
Jeffries
Ketchel Forfeit Staked on Johnson Bout Prospects
Willus Britt manager of Stanley Ketchel posts six thousand dollars as a sidebet on a Johnson bout with Jim Jeffries. Ketchel plans hard training to face Johnson unless he cannot be heard from in a week. Jimmy Coffroth wires he will go to New York to back a Johnson Ketchel match with a club guarantee.
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Rivug
New York
Willus Britt
Stanley Ketchel
Journal Office
Sun
Jack Johnson
Jim Jeffries
Ketchel
Galveston
Attell Skips Fight After Hand Injury
Abe Attell failed to appear for a scheduled bout at the Washington Sporting club in Philadelphia. Attell’s manager Al Lippe said the fighter hurt his hand Friday night in a clash with Frank White, forcing cancellation.
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Philadelphia
Abe Attell
Tommy Langdon
Washington Sporting Club
Attell
al Lippe
Frank White
What makes a safe bank and the safe rate
A bank's safety rests on unimpaired capital and surplus. The example shows unimpaired capital of 1,000,000 dollars and earned surplus of 450,000 dollars, plus stockholders liable for another 1,000,000 dollars, totaling 2,450,000 dollars protecting depositors. Strong directors and officers add reliability. the bank offers a 3 percent safe rate.
Brush Predicts Giants Star Marquard This Season
New York owner John T Brush arrives after a westward trip and touts the Giants. He endorses Jack Meyers as a premier hitter and praises Hierzog, Merkle, Murray, and Doyla. Brush cites healthy play in Texas and backs player-coach Christy Marquard as a championship contender.
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Giants
John T. Brush
New York Nationals
Far West
Texas
Marquard
Indianapolis
American Cans Take Commanding Ten Game Lead
The American Cans swept three from the Laycocks in the closing Manufacturers’ league series for a ten game advantage over the Kahns and Parrys who share second place. Parks beat National Autos, Musyer Stencils fell to Wahns, Lillys defeated Telegraphers, Centuris forfeited to Premiers, Parrys led team honors with 4 and National Autos were runners up with 18. Armstrong topped the field with 25, Manchester rolled 248 in first effort, while Thirteens beat Monarchs 10 to 0 and C Le Roy led with 212.
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Laycocks
Kahns and Parrys
Parks
National Autos
Musyer Stencils
Wahns
Lillys
Centuris
Parrys
Armstrong
Manchester
Looking for Berth for Indiana Fire Insurance Club
Manager Gregory of the Indianapolis Fire Insurance club baseball team seeks a Saturday afternoon league. Contact 995. 21 E Market Street.
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Gregory
Indianapolis Fire Insurance Club
Market Street
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