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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1908

Page

6

Hoosiers Show Speed and Class in Road Tests

By Joe Kelly Indianapolis has surged to the top with brains and brisk play. The club benefits from strong infield, sharp defense, and a stellar outfield, plus new stars Haydon Davidson Marquard Druhot Bush and Leahy. Road trips prove the Hoosiers can compete away from home and are not the same slow, timid team of years past.

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Jerry Murphy Knocks Out Ben Carter in New Polo Bout

Jerry Murphy of Indianapolis defeated Ben Carter by knockout in the sixth round at the New Polo A. C. Murphy, substituting for ill Lou Meyers, showed uneven early rounds but dominated from the fourth through the sixth, winning the wind-up event in New York.

Indianapolis New York Jerry Murphy Ben Carter Polo A. C Carter Lou Meyers Murphy

Training Stunts of Terry McGovern and Hoosiers

The Hoosiers are portrayed as resilient in the eastern circuit with a strong lineup including Carr, Lindsay, Coulter, and Cook as versatile outfielders. The piece emphasizes their depth and potential for injuries to impact perception, noting adaptations without detailing specific events.

American Derby Entries Close Next Saturday

Entries for the American Derby at Boston close Saturday May 16. The $50,000 New England Breeders' handicap will draw the best trotters in the United States. Frank G. Trott reports strong interest from racing centers and promising starting system using electric bells for group starts.

Boston United States Frank G. Trott New England Breeders’ Association Indianapolis Memphis Macon Selma Lexington Terre Haute Detroit Chicago Trott

Breeders urged to revive state fair horse classes

The Indiana Horseman urges breeders to fund purses of 400 to 600 dollars for 23 year old trotters and 2 year old pacers at the state fair. They ask breeders to petition the State Board of Agriculture to add similar sums and reestablish youthful speedster classes. Previous attempts failed as purses drew no entries, but the journal says breeders must drive revival.

Indiana Horseman Indiana State Board of Agriculture State Fair Association

Baseball Scores and Player Moves From Major and Minor Leagues

Manager Hogan announces Pop Schriver will join Zanesville at Fort Wayne after securing him from the Pittsburgh Pirates. St Paul tops Stoval’s pitching 7 2 as Leroy keeps hits scattered and Davis’s throw to the plate highlights. Milwaukee falls to Toledo 7 2 as Steen dominates. Reds edged by St Louis 3 2 with Briggs Ray mond limiting Reds to five hits. Washington beats Philadelphia 3 2. Ganley Altizer Freeman triple steal features. Philadelphia Nationals beat Brooklyn 4 3 on ninth inning rally. New York shuts out Boston 3 0 behind Winters and Manning. Fort Wayne loses to Evansville 5 2 on errors and Wacker issues. Grand Rapids edges Zanesville 3 2 with Wares error, Geyer double, Betts homer. game called for rain. Terre Haute defeats South Bend as Shafer allows only one hit.

St. Louis Reds Briggs Raymond Washington Philadelphia Ganley Altizer Freeman Philadelphia Nationals Brooklyn New York Boston Manning Fort Wayne Wacker Evansville River Rats Wares Noblett Geyer Betts Grand Rapids Zanesville Terre Haute South Bend Shafer

Wulschner's Dentist Grant H Clay Sets Up New Office

Grant H. Clay D M D announces new dental office in Indianapolis after 14 years with New York Dental Company now at 108 N. Delaware opposite Tomlinson Hall. Also lists piano sale starting at $1.50.

Grant H. Clay New York Dental Company Delaware Tomlinson Hall Indianapolis

Oberlin Tops Marquard in Miller Varsity Win

Oberlin pitcher dominates as Marquard struggles in a 5 to 1 loss. Cantillon taunts Werden from the coaching lines while the Millers capitalize on wild pitches and errors to seize the game. Hoosiers head to Milwaukee to face the Brewers with Slagle slated to start.

All Eyes on Hoosiers Brewers Series Climate of Milwaukee Battle

The Hoosiers face the Brewers in Milwaukee in a five game clash decisive for leading the West. Milwaukee’s revived lineup under McCormick, with Brown and Randall, has added power while pitchers Manske Curtis Schneiberg and Dougherty show form. Indianapolis hopes Carr’s pitching and left handed hitters like Marquard Druhot Slagle and Eubanks can blunt Milwaukee’s attack. two wins would be solid, three would be strong for the trip.

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Today’s Games Across Leagues

American Association features Indianapolis at Milwaukee Toledo at St Paul Louisville at Kansas City Columbus at Minneapolis National League matchups Cincinnati at St Louis Brooklyn at Philadelphia Boston at New York Chicago at Pittsburg American League games Philadelphia at Washington New York at Boston Detroit at Cleveland St Louis at Chicago Central League healthy slate Wheeling at South Bend Zanesville at Fort Wayne Evansville at Grand Rapids Terre Haute at Dayton

American Association Indianapolis Toledo Milwaukee Louisville Columbus Ansas St Paul Minneapolis Chicst Beeen Tad Pittsburg New York Boston Philadelphia Cincinnatis Brooklyn St Louis Bee St. Louis Chicago Washington Tate Detroit Fort Wayne Fenapety Beens O Dayton Piofe In St. Paul Kansas City Cincinnati Pittsburg Cleveland Wheeling South Bend Zanesville Evansville Grand Rapids Terre Haute Chicago-Pittsburg

King Edward vows to stop Burns Johnson boxing match

London report says King Edward after losing heavily on Perrier told Lord Lonsdale he will use any means to block a Burns versus Johnson bout if paid £6000 regardless of win or lose. The king termed Burns a Yankee bluffer and called the proposed terms unsportsmanlike, urging England to protest.

Indianapolis Sun London Tommy Burns Yankee Bluffer Johnson Edward Lord Lonsdale Jockey Club Newmarket Perrier Richard Croker Burns England

Told by Figures May Wine at Schuller's Wine House

A local wine event titled Told by Figures May Wine takes place at Schuller's Wine House located on 210 North Meridian Street. Community attendees explore vintages and discuss regional wine culture during the May program hosted by Schuller's shop.

Schuller’s Wine House North Meridian Street

Noting Like It Roast Pig At Cozy Restaurant

A roast pig event titled Nothing Like It will be held Saturday from 4 to 9 at the Cozy located at 15 East Wabash. Attendees can enjoy a traditional roast pig meal in a casual dining setting.

E. Wabash

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