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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1906

Page

7

Hart A Wizard Old Fellow Works Well In The Box

Hoosiers beat the Blues 12 to 4 as Billy Hart, aging yet sharp, pitched for Indianapolis. He mixed multiple curves while receiving uneven defense, with Dunleavy Perry and Leahy driving offense amid errors by Kansas City. The game marked strong infield play and growing form for the Hoosiers as Hart defied age with a confident showing.

Billy Hart American Association Hoosiers Blues Billy Hart Bond Hill Cincinnati Mathewaoo Goren Hoonlers Dunleavy Carr Kelley James Egan Fintus Jimmy Collingaa Phyle Parrine Casesday Olmstead Perry Indianapolis O. A. E. Dunleavy Kmanses City Gigock Rotheeh Leshy Denleary Pery Perrine Per Pine Leahy Farrell Hill Rathged Jamen Marine City Kanes City

Central League and Major Matchups Shown in Schedule Notes

Central League results and Wednesday schedule summary include Grand Rapids over Terre Haute 6 1,000 in a multi-city card with Wheeling and Springfield results. American Association games list Kansas City at Indianapolis and Milwaukee at Louisville with other pairings. National League and American League matchups appear by city, with pitchers and battery lines noted for several sites.

Loat Pet Grand Rapids Booth Bena Springfield Wheeling Terre Haute American Association Kansas City Indianapolis Milwaukee Louisville Minneapolis Columbus St. Paul Toledo New York Boston Philadelphia Brooklyn Pittsburg Cincinnati Chicago St. Louis Washington Detroit

Review Trotting Scandal Involving Ed ward Sanders Case

Special to The San NOW YORK May 2 Testimony in the case arising from the confession of Ed ward Sanders that he gave mercury to the trotting mare Lou Dillon and abetted her defeat by Major Delmar in 1064 for the Memphis gold cup was refused by the complainants. The board of review ordered the matter forward Thursday at 10 o clock though a dismissal seemed possible as counsel cites unready evidence and civil courts pending. Members include Major P P Johnston William Russell Allen John C Welty Charles Dana Palmer and H N Bafa.

San York Edward Sanders Mercury Mars Lou Dillon Hus Detmar Memphs National Trotting Association Associations Board of Review Casa Supreme Court of New York E. H. Smathers Major Delmar Memphis C. XK. G. Bil- Unge Manu B. F. Trasy Murray Hows Board of P. P. Johnston Lexington William Russell Allen St Louis John C. Welty Canton

Local player sidelined by nail injury again

McClintock of the local team will miss action after shedding two toe nails in recent days. The first nail came off Saturday and the second on Sunday. Doctors note growths may hinder recovery, but he expects to walk again in three to four weeks.

Youngstown Bhartjatop McClintock Bia

Would Try Again Box Some Old Stager

Big Fellow confesses he issues a challenge in about every town he strikes. John L. Sullivan says he runs seven challenges per town and plans to keep it up. He notes boxers of long public exposure are not in better trim and recalls a Boston relief effort for California quake victims. Sullivan proposes a three round bout with Charles Mitchell or a match for his trainee Al Cutler, eyed against a 150 pounder.

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Sherring Wins Marathon at Athens in Olympic Style Victory

Special to The Jam Athens May 2 William Sherring of Hamilton Ontario won the marathon in 2 hours 1 minute and 23.36 seconds to claim eleven firsts for Canada. Ewamberg Sweden finished second eight yards behind, Frank Irish American AC took third as Greek royalty cheered. Crown Prince Constantine greeted Sherring at the stadium and King George handed him a bouquet amid cheers and gifts. Swambrau finished about seven minutes back with Tomyos and Afsthos close behind. Greece dominated the discus event with Jorneau winning 6 meters 32.0 centimeters and Georgandas second, Madina third. America led with seven firsts for the day against Britain Greece and Sweden.

Athens William Sherring Hamilton Ont Ewamberg Sweden Frank A C Sherring Crown Prince Constantine King George Olga Nowere Swamberg Swambers Tomyos Afsthos Greece Blake Jorvi+neau Georgandas Aocona Madina America Great Britain Rey C. Every N.Y Grasks

Scientific batman Willie Keeler as a slugger

The diminutive Willie Keeler, a left handed right fielder for the New York Americans, is praised as a highly scientific batsman. Veteran pitcher Skeeter Nichols calls him the hardest man to fool, noting Keeler reads pitches, varys decisions, and uses bunts or hits to place the ball over fielders’ heads. Keeler stresses deceptive plate approach and selective hitting to steal bases.

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How To Play Batting In Early Baseball Lessons

Instructional batting guide emphasizes stance and grip, facing the pitcher, and aiming for unoccupied territory. It warns against poetry distractions and urges maturity, confidence, and selective striking while noting team needs and avoiding flashy home runs.

American Victors Dominate Track Meet FinalResults

Englishmen placed fourth as American athletes claimed most events. Paul Pilgrim of NYAC won the 200 meter final in 2 minutes 1% seconds, with James D. Lightbody of Chicago University second and Lieut W Talswelle of England third. In the 120 meter hurdles, H G Deavitt of Williams College won in 16.15 seconds, A H Hosley of England took second, and Duncker of Germany finished third.

Paul Pilgrim N.Y.A

RETURN OF ROBBY MILLER AND CHINA BOYCOTT NOTES

In Terre Haute Indiana May 2 special despatch reports Robby Miller, second baseman, returning after leaving for Reading outlaw league. A telegram from Durberger Gazin, once with New York State league, indicates he will join at Grand Rapids. The Chinese boycott section notes California floor men feeling pressure as Stockton mines cut shipments to China from 10,000 barrels yearly to 4,00.

Terre Haute Ind Heenic Robby" Miller Reading Outlaw Durberger Gazin New York State League Grand Rapids Chinest California Stockton China

Giants Poised for Runaway Lead as Matty Absent

Special to Thesus New York May 2 Giants likely to sprint ahead in the National League if Western clubs falter. McGraw’s team, hampered by Christy Mathewson’s absence, shows strength and leads the race. Boston Chicago and Cincinnati appear weakened. St. Louis and Brooklyn loom as threats. Fans await the national championship ceremonies and a bold world title claim.

New York Giants Christy Mathaween Bozeman Bulger Phillies Boston Pillsburg Chicago Cinicianati St. Louis Meg Brooklyn Matty Mathewson Theble McGraw

Market for Foreign Wares Expands Slowly in China

A market for foreign wares exists and grows, but China will adopt only a small share of items it does not yet deem essential to its current social plan.

China

Rails Ordered for 500 Tons by Indiana Traction Company

An order for 500 tons of fibster rails has been placed by the Indianapolis Crawfordsville & Western Traction Company for September delivery. Grading work progresses rapidly. Hearse Draped in Green at Lancwater England for W Wingate Saul funeral. drivers wore green and chestnut horses used.

Indianapolis, Crawfordsville & Western Traction Company Lancwater England W. Wingate Saul

Derby Field Set With Six Good Ones

In Kentucky the Derby lineup features six strong contenders including Sir Huon and Ellison Pair. The Good One and Flag are highlighted as likely runners while Sir Huon appears near the finish and Ellison Pair shows form.

Huon Ellison

Derby Field Odds and Derby Day Preparations at Churchill Downs

Probable Derby field includes Hyperion VI Debar Velours Sir Huon and Creel with odds varying by stable. Forecasts call for a fast surface despite potential rain, a record crowd expected, and track improvements completed including widened betting shed and new stalls. Trainers favor Sir Huon but expect other contenders to challenge as race day approaches.

Hyperion VI D. Austin Lady Navarre Burns James Reddick Domintch Swain Debar Niel Bir Huon Troxter Creel Ace Elson Daudi Bpeeja Louisville Churchill Dowtae Winn Davis Sic Huan

Cambodian King Sisowath to Visit Paris

King Sisowath of Cambodia will travel to Paris with a large retinue including a special contingent of 100 dancers.

Sisowath Cambodia Paris

Chicago Has Four Best Back Stops

Special to The Saw Chicago May 1 Jimmy Callahan, ex White Sox manager, says the four best catchers in baseball today are on Chicago teams. He names John Kling Pat Moran Bill Sullivan Eq McFarland as superior defenders who can hit when needed. He notes Bresnanan and Docin may improve but currently trail.

Chicago America Jimmy Callahan White Sox Fanning Bes Murphy Roger Breanahan New York Giants Callahan Bresnshan Jonn Kling Pat Moran Nationale Bill Sullivan Eq McFarland Theng John Kitng Rardy Docin Philises

Regatta plans draw college crews to American event

Philadelphia May 2 The coming American regatta attracts crews from eastern colleges with coaches testing new candidates for racing experience. Cornell Syracuse Georgetown Penn Yale and Columbia show interest, with clubs from Philadelphia New York Brooklyn Baltimore Washington and Boston expected to enter.

Philadelphia Poughkeepele New London Columbia Georgetown Syracuse Harvard Arvard Yale Ella Goodwin New York Brooklyn Baltimore Washington Boston

Sidelights on Ball Players

A quirky profile of Kansas City’s baseball culture highlights John Kling as a famed catcher who works in Chicago with the Nationshi, earning nicknames and a monument rumor. The piece riffs on Kling’s fame, behavior, and future plans including a return to Kansas City and nearby racing.

Kansas City John Kling Kling Grand-ave Trianda Chicago Wabashawe Apollo Belvedera Lincoln Parte Mr. Kling King Bansee City Elm Ridge

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