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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1907
Page
7
Milwaukee baseball scene soured the Hoosier western trip as the Brewers beat Indianapolis 6 to 0 at home. Chenault’s pitching stifled the visitors while Milwaukee hitters slugged hard, led by McChesney and Hemphill. Curtis struggled with eight hits as Milwaukee seized control early.
Slagle pitched steady ball for Indianapolis as Milwaukee mustered five hits. Robinson's costly error produced the decisive run, giving the Hoosiers the lead in the pivotal inning. Final score Indiana 2 Milwaukee 1 with Single earning the win for the Indians.
Jim Jeffries told promoter James W. Coffroth he will come out of retirement if Bill Squires defeats Tommy Burns in a planned Colam bout on May 30. Coffroth reports Jeffries may need time to train but hopes to fight in September. Burns appears set to face Squires unless defeated by O'Brien next Wednesday.
Ten thousand Shriners and their families have arrived in Los Angeles, with 30 special trains expected today. The city is alive with color as elaborate preparations for entertainment and hospitality fill hotels and venues across the area.
Confirmation from Constantinople of a severe defeat of Turkish troops in Yemen. Seven Turkish battalions were annihilated by insurgent Arabs, according to Dalszeil news agency correspondent.
The last little Chicagoan, a seasoned scrapper, will meet Ray Bronson in the headline bout at the Auditorium on Wednesday night. Hayes has faced top contenders in the east and beat Bronson in three rounds previously. He aims for victory again, while staying alert to Bronson's improved form.
Boxing schedule covers Monday to Saturday with fighters in Altoona Philadelphia Indianapolis Los Angeles Kenosha Montgomery Youngstown Pueblo Fond du Lac Milwaukee Gloucester and Reading. Notable matchups include Terry Martin vs Kid Williams Willie Moody vs Young Otto Jack O Brien vs Tommy Burns Grover Hayes vs Ray Bronson and Jack Sullivan vs Hugo Kelley.
Henry Haskins Smith, a 14 year old boy from Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania, lost a leg after crawling under a freight train. He refused to be hindered and excelled in cycling running boxing and gymnastics. In a YMC A competition he won honors proving grit can overcome hardship.
Eastern writers hail Frank Selee as the greatest manager, crediting him with building Chicago and Boston pennant contenders and guiding Pueblo to the National League lead. Ned Hanlon aims to mold Cincinnati into a winner, while Fred Clarke, Fred Tenney, William Murray, and John J. McCloskey take helm for Pittsburgh, Boston, Philadelphia, and St Louis as teams prepare for the season.
Farley Reynolds, Ed Wren’s representative and Squires’ business manager in the U S tour, arrives from Australia and joins Bill Squires’ camp in San Rafari. Reynolds, famed for humor and storytelling, rivals Tim McGrath for tale telling prowess as Squires’ team stirs attention in San Francisco.
A discussion on how no universal rule set can please all, the value of sportsmanship, and how air cooled cars are identified. It notes the A A A’s growth, announces a move to 439 Fifth Ave New York, and highlights vanadium steel, interchangeable parts, and a new runabout cup donation by F B Howers to add a second Glidden contest. It cites Pierce Packard Locomobile as top American makes and confirms secretary F H Elliott at the new address.
In a Princeton letter dated April 27 1907 Grover Cleveland the famed fisherman says he believes every fishing story told by a fellow member and admits even the wild Missouri catfish tale could be topped by any true enthusiast. J L Merrill of Kansas City sent the story of a 140 pound catfish and stomach catch to the ex president.
A Dreyfuss statement notes not one in ten ball players knows the rules. Three noted blunders mark the season with Clarke Hempill Berry and Sullivan misjudging plays leading to wild throws and baserunning escapes. The errors illustrate missed rule knowledge even among stars.
In Detroit discussions swirl on Lajoie and the Naps pennant hopes. Frank Gotch contemplates fights with Burns O'Brien or Squires. Cubs base output and college pitcher chatter emerge. Joe Kelly feeds Toronto fans. Over 6900 players under salaries across 38 leagues. English tennis, Seattle team economics, and Terry McGovern weighing baseball.
The Metropolitan Handicap at Belmont Park next Thursday features many eligible horses from Bennying, Aqueduct, and Jamaica. Roseben is lightly backed to handle a mile, with James Keene's Philander and Dr. Gardner among likely starters. the final field depends on owners who doubt Roseben can sustain a mile speed.
A Boston reporter described the Hub city ball game as perfunctory yet punctuated by unexpectedly lively outbursts. The remark captures a dry, sardonic tone reflecting mixed impressions of the contest.
Results show Milwaukee beat Indianapolis 90 to 6. St Paul defeated Columbus 4 1. Minneapolis won over Toledo 7 5. Kansas City and Louisville rain rescheduled. Cincinnati 11 def St Louis 2 in National League action. Notable: Chicago beat Pittsburg 3 1. Evansville lost to Grand Rapids 6 0. Springfield beat Canton 6 1. Dayton defeated Wheeling 2 1.
Sam Moss, AAU champion making a favorable impression here and in Fort Wayne, will miss a six round bout with Charley Burns Jr. of Chicago at Indianapolis Athletic Club. He broke a small bone in his right hand Sunday at Madison Ave gym, forcing substitution by Al Kramer of Peoria to meet Burns and a replacement for Kid Bepley to be announced Tuesday. Ray Bronson is declared fit for his bout with Grover Hayes as interest and out of town seat orders grow ahead of sale at Paul Gall's starting Tuesday.
In Chicago on Sunday night Michael Casey 26 a printer killed his younger brother John Casey after a quarrel. Their mother watched powerless as Michael slashed Johns throat with a razor and fled but was soon captured. The motive remains linked to a dispute between the brothers.
An Australian boxing star once hailed as a future champ fell from grace after a disputed loss to Denver Smith. Once celebrated in Philadelphia and Dow Island, Joe Goddard's finances and health collapsed, leading to political involvement and a fatal shooting in Merchantville New Jersey. He lingered four months before dying with a bullet in his brain, a victim of gambling, crime, and squandered fame.
The St Louis American team shows a second fiddle performance against a Cleveland lineup loaded with former Nationals. The Best team in the National faces a Pittsburg-like challenge. Hanlon is warned for bench coaching and could forfeit a game. Miss May Sutton heads to London in mid May to reclaim the women’s lawn tennis title.
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