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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1908
Page
6
Jack Morgan returned from Columbus to defeat Langdon Smith, the Ethiopian fighter, in the third round. Morgan led early and dominated the second round, while O'Neal pressed and landed hard jolts. A decisive right uppercut in the third dropped O'Neal, delivering a perfect knockout.
The Indianapolis Hoosiers are projected to lead in double plays as the infield chemistry improves. Williams moves to second enhances speed and accuracy, Bush at short excels, and Otto’s quick, precise throws from second bolster the defense. Hooke at third remains the fastest with reliable hands and line throws.
Frankfort Kentucky May 7 A court of appeals decision upholds that Kentucky statutes exempt from arrest indictment or punishment the seller or purchaser of French mutuel pools on a race course during a race meeting The ruling settles the future of thoroughbred racing in Kentucky and racing will continue without interruption
Dan Brain reportedly sold to Cincinnati by Boston. Billy Sweener set at third base if true. Brain unhappy with contract, in Chicago home. Herrmann denies purchase. Rain delays in St Louis and Brooklyn-Philadelphia and New York-Boston games. Pittsburg beat Chicago 5-2. Lundgren walks and two third inning errors hurt Chicago. Leifield strong. Chance ejected for disputing a call. Toledo beaten by Brewers 8-1. Dougherty excelled with 12 strikeouts. Bushelman edged by timely hitting and errors. Feine vs Halla 2 1/2 inning tie. Minneapolis won 1-0 over Louisville. Blues-Columbus postponed. weather halts three American League games. Bos ton solos New York 4-0 on Cot tag pitching and errant errors. Newton wild pitches. South Bend over Terre Haute with fifth-inning hits. Lindsey steady. Schrieber pitched well. Fletcher barely rested as Dayton won 10-0. Yingling pitched brilliantly. Morse fielding featured as Dayton’s new shortstop made eight tough plays. Fort Wayne won 11 innings vs Evansville in the sharpest-played game of the season. Osteen and Nededis among key plays.
A11 year old boy from Larchmont New York fled his home after a dispute with his parents over playing baseball. He traveled to Chicago where police at the Harrison street station annex are assessing whether he should be sent back to his family while he pursues a career as a pitcher with a local club.
Saint Paul game report from May 7 details Indianapolis beating the Saints 7 to 4, with multiple pitcher exchanges and key hits. Minnesota notes Ketchell still favored to face Sullivan in a 35-round bout at Coffroth’s arena, as both fighters prepare with trimmed training and steady conditioning.
Schedule notes list games across American Association with Indianapolis at Minneapolis Toledo at Milwaukee Columbus at Kansas City Louisville at St Paul. National League features Chicago at Pittsburg Brooklyn at Philadelphia Boston at New York Cincinnati at St Louis. American League has Philadelphia at Washington St Louis at Chicago New York at Boston. Central Leaguegames Wheeling at Dayton Zanesville at Grand Rapids Evansville at Fort Wayne Terre Haute at South Bend. Bliss Native Herbs 255 WW Wash St Grant Hb Clay MD Dentist.
Terrence McGovern aka the Brooklyn Phoenix proclaims he is the best in New York lightweights. He trains at Polo Grounds with the Giants and warns rivals Battling Hurley Keyes and Hyland that he will trim everyone in town within three weeks. He asserts he never retired and vows to be at peak strength.
New York May 7 One of the real old time killings went over the boards at Jamaica where Carey backed 40 to 1 to 10 to 1 won the fifth race by three quarters of a length over Disaster a 100 to 1 shot John J Ryan of Cincinnati is reported to be the real owner of the gelding and is said to have cleared over 50 000 by the victory most of the money reportedly bet away from the track investigators say Trave agents" captured the wager activity in the big tote war
In Minneapolis on May 7 Mike Cantillon taunts Indianapolis manager Carr over a potential Marquard start against the Millers. Perry Werden hypes the Hoosiers and mocks the Millers as Indianapolis returns to the Twin Cities for two games before opening five Milwaukee games.
In Pittsburg on May 7 Chicago National League players protested when the third base line at Barney Dreyfuss' Exposition park appeared raised, hindering bunters. Umpire Hank O Day filed a formal order to level the diamond by game time the next day or forfeit the contest. Pittsburg admitted the raised line was for drainage purposes.
August Belmonts colt Norman III won the Two Thousand Guineas Stakes at Newmarket by three lengths from Archibald and White Eagle among 17 starters. Archibald and White Eagle finished behind. betting favored Norman III. His Derby prospects look bright though he has not yet featured in the Derby setting.
Packey McFarland signed articles for a ten round bout with Battling Nelson to be held in Milwaukee between May 25 and May 30. They will take 69 percent of gross receipts, split as they choose. Referees will be chosen from Malachy Hogan Doc Krone or Dr Frew. Two forfeits of 230 dollars each for weight and appearance due May 15. Weigh-in at 3 PM the day of the fight. This marks Packey’s first fight as his own manager.
Kalamazoo born Wolgast defeated Frankie Neil after a strong power punching display. The fight ended with Neil nearly collapse under rapid rights and lefts, as Wolgast pressed to near knockout in the final rounds.
American Association results include Indianapolis 7 over St Paul 4 and Milwaukee 3 over Toledo 1. Minneapolis tied Louisville 0 in 1 inning. Kansas City tied Columbus due to wet grounds. National League saw Pittsburgh 5 over Chicago 2, while New York and Boston were rained out. Central League reports South Bend 4 over Terre Haute 3 and Dayton 10 over Evansville 0. Wheeling 9 6. Grand Rapids at Zanesville listed with rain.
Charley Olson of Indianapolis and Frank Wittmer of Cincinnati meet in a Graeco Roman bout in Cincinnati tonight. The two out of three falls match will be decided to a finish and follow the regular show.
Philadelphia May 7 The bout scheduled between Jack Blackburn of Indianapolis and Jack O'Brien of Philadelphia here last night was called off.
New aircraft plans priced 165 dollars and up appear in a compact ad. The listing mentions Wulschners and a photo caption with "NOTHING LIKE ITROAST" and references to the Cosy and Wabash sections, suggesting a sale catalog with model notes and vendors.
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