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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1908

Page

6

Football Injuries Force Jack Haydon From Majors

The article argues that football knee injuries ruined baseball star Jack Haydon’s major league career. It notes his Penn days as a star quarterback and infielder, his time with Canton and Philadelphia teams, and his move back to the minors with the Hoosiers after knee trouble. It cites similar cases like Jake Stahl, Dave Fultz, Joe Birmingham, and others, warning that football risk jeopardizes big league earnings and urging baseball focus for husky youths.

Jack Haydon Hoosiers Hayden Haydon University of Pennsylvania Canton Athletic Club Philadelphia Boston Americans Pennsylvania Boston Jack Jake Stahl University of Ilinois Jake West Birmingham Cornell

Baseball schedule across American Association and leagues today

Today’s games span the American Association with Toledo at Milwaukee Columbus facing Kansas City Indianapolis at St. Paul and Louisville at Minneapolis. National League features Chicago at Pittsburgh Philadelphia at New York Brooklyn at Boston. American League lists Boston at Philadelphia New York at Washington and Detroit at St. Louis Cleveland at Chicago. Central League games include Terre Haute at South Bend Wheeling at Dayton Zanesville at Grand Rapids Evansville at Fort Wayne.

American Association Indianapolis Menace Toledo - Ones Columbus Louisville Eeterres Il Milwaukee Kansas City St. Paul Minneapolis Chicago Feeeeengen li Pittsburg Teebenee New York Errr Ress Boston Sbaneee Deewenne Esac Enews Eanee Philadelphia Cleveland St. Louis Detroit Washington OOD Peet Ft. Wayne Dryton Grand Rapids South Bend Evansville Terre Haute Zanesville Wheeling Toledo Indianapolis Louisville Brooklyn Central League Dayton Fort Wayne Kansas City-Toledo Cincinnati-Pittsburg Chicago-St. Louis

What Have They Did

San Francisco plans to honor each man of the fleet with a pie after target practice ends, signaling a ceremonial close to the exercise.

San Francisco

Snowflake curve dazzles batters as Marquard shines in majors

In Indianapolis, Rube Marquard debuts a new snowflake curve that freezes no hearts. Catcher Goodrich, released by Evansville, drew interest from South Bend Vincennes Decatur and Waterloo. Rain paused key games as Detroit edged St Louis 1 0, and Central League play wound down with Grand Rapids 9 Terre Haute 5 amid late protests.

Rube Marquard Indianapolis

Delayed Champion Hopes Rest on Jim Stewart

Prize fighting experts see Jim Stewart as a strong heavyweight contender after his defeat by Jim Barry. The accompanying photo shows Stewart on the left and Barry in the ring as they size each other up.

Jim Stewart Jim Barry Stewart

Fiddie Meyer Wins Diamond Medal in Illinois Bowling

Local bowler Fiddie Meyer earns the diamond medal after leading the state in all events at the Illinois State Bowling Tournament. Bryson and Crusoe, paired with Kiowas of Chicago, place well in team and two-man events, while Meyer’s 1,854 total pins and 206 average top all events. Tournament ran April 11 to May 2 with 210 five-man teams, 432 two-man teams, and 806 individuals, distributing 4500 dollars in prizes.

Illinois Bowling Association Bryson and Crusoe Meyers Bryson Crusoe Chicago Kiowas Oscar Schmidt

Baseball scores and a coupon sale in the Sun

Yesterday’s results from St Paul and Milwaukee were listed with multiple games delayed by rain. National League scores show New York a 12 to 2 winner over Philadelphia and Boston beating Brooklyn 6 to 2. The Star Store 13th Coupon Sale is announced for Wednesday, with Sun readers urged to clip coupons from The Star. Bliss Native Herbs advert appears at 255 Wash. St.

Star Store Sun Star

Shortridge players form independent baseball team

Frustrated by unfair methods of managers, Shortridge league leaders unite to form an independent ball club. Kastner, football captain, manages a strong squad with Jarvis as catcher, Boyle pitching, and Hawkins, Wiley, Carr, Hancock, and others in infield and outfield. Address Frank Kastner at 321 Kenwood Ave for game arrangements.

Lundgren Cubs Husky Eastern College Aittle Maine Shortridge Kastner Jarvis Boyle Indiana Thomas Gates Hawkins Short Wiley Carr Hancock Independents Frank Kastner Kenwood Avenue City

Washington Club Fined for Player Reinstatements

The national baseball commission announced fines of 23 dollars each against the Washington club after reinstating Players John Anderson and M. E. Heydon who had left the Washington Americans last season. The item appears amid local ads mentioning Concannon's chinaware, Schuller’s wine house, and Cozy restaurant promotions.

Washington Cincinnati John Anderson M. E. Heydon Washington Americans National Baseball Commission Washington Club

Hoosiers Fall In Nine Inning Fight With Saints

Indianapolis loses 4 to 3 to St Paul as McKune scores on a ninth inning single after Minnehan shuts them down for eight. Hayden Carr and McKune spark the Hoosiers offense with singles and a home run, while Leahy’s throw and Dunleavy’s hit set up the decisive run.

St. Paul A.B. R O. A Dunleavy Flood Wheeler Tiemyer Ef . Wreee & Davis Gelier Ifwee lMeyers Ae Wee Rewan McKune Ceessseee Minnehan Leroy Svobeesocenn Ceesseeeeee Bo St. Paul Indianapolis Davis Meg- Carr Geler Bush Haydon Carr Willams Rowan Milne Roy Tellinge Leahy Minn Hoosiers Saints Tommy Leahy Hooke Hayden Davidson Big Ed Wiliams Meyers Eubanks

Amateur baseball clubs seek out of town games this season

The Lucks, Olympic teams, and others advertise for matches with stronger rivals. Teams include Hayes Reserves Phoenix Logansport Dayton Clippers Louisville Giants Fort Wayne Rushville Cicero Plainfield. addresses and contacts listed. Indianapolis Owls beat Americans 5 to 3 at Brookside and seek 17 year olds. Newcastle Crackerjacks chase out of town 18 year olds for May 10 and 17. Mascots want out of town games and to play Laucks away from Garfield diamonds. Riverside Jrs. seek Y M S and Nationals. Arawamas call for out of town 16 year olds and host Elder Reserves at Garfield Park next Sunday. Union Shamrocks target ages 13-14 for Sunday. Bachelors seek 14-15 for Sunday. Springdales and ABCs to double header at Northwestern Park next Sunday. Northerns organize and seek Sunday games with small side bets. Meeting at Billy Schober’s poolroom Friday night.

Lucks Hanger Hayes Phoenix Logansport Dayton Clippers Louisville Giants Fort Wayne Rushville Cicero Plainfield Meridian Street New Indianapolis Owls Americans Brookside Owls Cubs B. Melvin B. St. Joe Street Newcastle Columbia Avenue Riverside Jrs Nationals C. Westenhofer Montcalm Street Arawamas Garfield Park Union Shamrocks Bachelors T. Harris Old Woodruff Olive Street Springdales Northwestern Park Northerns Ball Club Guy Hynes Ohio Street Old Phone North Billy Schober

Roller Skating Race Semi Final Result at River View Park

J Flannery from Youngstown Ohio won the fourth semi final in the one mile professional world championship roller race at River View Park rink in Chicago. He beat Joe Munch of Minneapolis by five yards with a time of 2 38 45.

Chicago J. Flannery Youngstown Riverview Park Joe ‘Munch Minneapolis

Probable Starters and Odds for Kentucky Derby Race

Probable starters include Sir Cleges Balbus Bayridge Milord Bill Herron T Donvegan Givedear and Stone Street with odds 7 to 5 7 to 10 5 to 1 5 to 2 12 to 4 50 to 1. Balbus and Dr Mathews doubtful. track conditions showery and sloppy. Derby day at Churchill Downs with legal injunction restraining pari mutuel tickets until May 11.

Sir Cleges C. Koerner Balbus Bayridge E. Martin Milord Minder Bill Herron T Donvegan J. Les Dr. Mathews T. Taylor Givedear J. Hogt Stone Street Plckens Louisville Churchill Downs County of Jefferson Haager Jockey Club Hbetting Cleges Huon Pete Coyne W. Powers Koerner Powers Will Young Jimmy Les Dunvegan Gilvedear Milford Lexington Samuel B. Kirby Chancery Branch Jefferson Circuit Court James F. Grinstead Board of Public Safety Jacob H. Haager Sheriff Scholl

Thorp's Selections at Jamaica and Louisville

The listing shows race selections for Jamaica and Louisville. At Jamaica, horses include Miss Highland, Force, Arionette in the first race and Red River in the third with Masquerada and Fleming. six races list various horses and bettors. Three bets favor Red River, High Private, and Tod in their respective third, fourth, and sixth races.

Jamaica Miss Highland Force Arionette Saylor Red River Masquerada Fleming High Private Fitzherbert Precepton Samuel H. Harris Tod Light Dander Louisville Colonel Bob Dainty Dame Lens Inela Lillian Ray

Marto Edges Madden In Six Round Match

New York May 5 Johnny Marto and Frankie Madden staged six rounds at Drydock A C Marto led early and maintained the advantage to win the crossroads bout by the final bell with Madden pressing in the closing moments

Marto New York Johnny Marts Frankie Madden Drydock A. C

Riverside Golf Club Opens Season At Park Course

Riverside Golf Club will open the season on the 18 hole course at the park this Saturday with a two day tournament featuring club members and guests.

Riverside Golf Club the Park

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