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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1906

Page

7

Win Kellum In Best Of Form Shuts Millers Down

Indianapolis pitcher Win Kellum dominates the Millers, while Hoosier infielders spark a 4 to 0 victory. Holmes debuts for the Hoosiers. Ford relieves Minneapolis as Kellum fans three, and Indianapolis slides into strong form against the local club.

Kellum Minneapolis Minn Winfeld Kellum Nueeday Indianapolis Léarms Sperer Ford Tiedianapolis Hoboes Helmes Davis Bulliven Hart Grominger Graham If ‘Oster Yeager Boorer Gunring Inidianepolhs J. Carr Kelley C. Carr Fors Perry Gremfinger Kana

Toledo catcher stabbed in Milwaukee amid street attack

Grover Land of Frankfort Kentucky, a Toledo American Association Peelball catcher, was badly cut in the eye by a stranger on a Milwaukee street after a game. Reporters noted the incident despite attempts to suppress it, with health officials confirming the stabbing.

Milwaukee Wis Grover Land Frankfort Toledo American Association Land Nance

Fishermen's Excursion and Battery Lineup Displayed

American Association events list batteries for a Milwaukee match with Doughberry Oberlin Ruth Well and Ryan and a Kansas City clash featuring Frante Sullivan Camatta Abbott at St Paul Paul and other venues. The report notes rail connections via Lake Erie and Western Railroad with multiple battery pairings across venues.

American Association Milwaukee Columbus Doughberry Oberlin Ruth Well Ryan Kansas City Franté and Sullivan Camatta Abbott Paul— Rub Buchanan Pierce Kenna and Stoner

National League Games and Batteryr Tandem Listings

At Ghogranase Cincinnati vs New York results show Tatterles-Frazer and Schlet with Wiltse and Bresnahan. Chicago hosts Brooklyn with Tatterles-Wicker and Kiting. Pittsburg pairs with Philadelphia as Phillips and Gibson face Sperus Pilinger and Dooia. St Louis matchups feature McFarland Grady Young Needham and others. Central League notes Dayton Springfield Wheeling Bathrice Alberte Clark and Doyte Shriver. Terre Haute Terre Haute and Franavile Rapidie with Freeman and Putter Hawkins.

Ghogranase Rhb Cincinnati New York Frazer Schlet Wiltse Bresnahan Chicago Philadelphia Phillips and Gibson Sperus Pilinger and Dooia Louis Bt. Louis Lorton Stoocover McFarland Ord Grady Young and Needham Central League AL Dayton RAE Dayton Wien Canton Hatteries—Wine and Croat Wilson and Brcat Springfeld— Rhd Springfield Wheeling Bathrice Alberte and Clark Doyte Shriver Evanaville RAB Franavile Rapide Freeman Putter van Anda Hawkins Terre Haute Hood EE Booth Bend

Wednesday's Gamer Sets Multiple League Matchups

Indianapolis faces Minneapolis while Louisville meets St Paul in a packed schedule of intercity games. National League features New York at Pittsburgh and Philadelphia at Chicago with Boston at Cincinnati. American League includes Detroit at Philadelphia and St Louis at New York, plus Cleveland at Boston and Chicago at Washington. Minor clashes include Grand Rapids at Terre Haute and South Bend at Booneville with Wheeling at Dayton and Canton at Springfield. Interstate League action lists Fi Wayne at Saginaw and Marion at Bay City among others.

American Association Toledo Milwauke Columbus Kansas City St. Paul Louisville Minneapolis Indianapolia New York Chicago Phiadelphia Bn Pittabure Louis Hoxton Cintinnast Cribs Brooklyn Philadelphia Detroit Vera Cleveland Washington Boston A & Oi South Bend Grand Hupids Springfield Evansville Canton Dayton Wheellox Terre Hatte Pet Mahon Oy Ft. Wayne Anderson Lima Ma Saginaw AT Bay Sven Uncle Ned Indianapolis New Fork Pittsburg Cincinnati St Louis SL Louis Central League Grand Rapide Terre Haute Boonevilla Wheeling Wayne Saginaw Marion Bay City Muncie Flint

Britt and McGovern set for ten-round New York bout

The May 26 matchup in New York pairs Jimmy Britt and Lerry McGovern in a high stake ten round fight. Britt seeks a Nelson rematch after losing the light title while McGovern aims to reclaim contested rounds with the Californian, with both agreeing to catchweights.

Jimmy Britt Lerry McGovern New York Britt Nelson Mc ‘Govern Philadelphia McGovern Young Corbet Brite Cisco Dane Jimmy Terry

St Seymour Named Hardest Pitcher Elmer Flick Faced

Cleveland May 18 Filmer Flick says St Seymour was the hardest pitcher he ever hit when in good form. He praises Seymour's curve control and consistency, cites Cy Young and Christy Mathewson as other top pitchers, and notes Flick’s .400 average while facing them in the majors.

St Seymour Elmer Flick Sam Cleveland Filmer Flick Bradley Flick Seymour Larry St Geymour Fraley Napa Chesbro Mathewson Maken Pitcher

Farm Blaze Destroys Washington Davis Property

A conflagration yesterday afternoon destroyed all buildings on the Washington Davis farm near Pendleton Indiana. Fire caused an estimated 4000 dollars in losses though the residence was saved. Cause traced to a spark from a rush engine linked to a saw mill.

Che Ben Pendleton Ind Washington Davis

Peaceful agreement in lightweight title bout in Los Angeles

May 16 reports two boxers Billy Nolan and Tommy Jacobs signed for a 132 pound lightweight title fight between Aurelio Herrera and Battling Nelson at the Pacific Athletic club pavilion on May 25 after a lengthy wrangle over weight and forfeit money. A lucky horseshoe found by Aurelio Herrera’s camp during a camp ritual is hailed as a good omen for the bout.

Los Angeles Cal Pinal Billy Nolan Tommy Jacobs Baring Nelson Aurelio Herrera Pacific Athletic Club Pavilion Prio Land Hob Sles Tom McCarey Nolan Jacobs Charlie Eyton Ir Wne Herrera Battling Nelson Aureilo

Local Boys to Peoria for Athletic Club Fight Night

Ray Bronson and Billy Mayfield from Indi snapolla travel to Peoria with Matt Sharkey and Fred Escott for a pair of semi windup bouts. Bronson faces Kid Stine of Chicago while Mayfield takes on John Thompson in the main event. Both fighters arrive in good shape after a tight training camp.

Ray Bronson Billy Mayfield Peoria Peoria + Athletic club Bronson Kid Stine Chicago Mayord John Uy Thompson Matt Sharkey Fred Escott Mayfield

New York Athlete Gierddun Dominates Early Athletics

The article profiles Mardin J. Gierddun of New York, an Irish-born athlete who rose from weight throwing to amateur championships and Olympic trials. He competed for Pastime Athletic Club then Kleh-Amerty Athletic Association, winning the national and metropolitan events and setting a world record in the Olympic championship. The piece also notes a Jockey Club circular urging end to inordinate gambling and the shift away from high stakes betting.

Mardin J. Gierddun New York Athens Ireland Pastime Athletic Club Kleh-Amerty Ca Athletic Amitete Shepman Hisoeif Hreskiine PBA Jockey Club Treasay Lsd

Race Results at New York and Louisville Steeplechase Cards

Race results from New York and Louisville show multiple horse showings with times and odds. Notable finishes include Lord of the Forest clocking 121-5 furlongs, and Beewd Curlupge among others with varying payouts. Louisville lists Retleent winning at 6 to 5 with a 403-5 time in a selling race.

New York Eneoy Turlongs-Optician Lord of the Forest Minu HO Daniels Janeen Gow Mall Bet Ewell Mirra Tima Tebo Grenale Mary Morris Garner Yarkynire Tad Roba Her Hime Ishi’ Shah Phdo Milion Mill Lord of the Vale James Rosy Mies Icle Re Yellle

From the Firing Line Reds show strong pitching debut

Chief Frazer opened with Cincinnati against Teasaiag but a tough outing. Wittie fanned 2 in five innings for the Reds. Mike Donlis sidelined weeks with a sprained ankle. Plank beat Altrock in a hot Philadelphia pitchers' duel. Indianapolis fans jeer Boston as champions slump, 12 straight losses. Newton of Indianapolis in Yankees rotation. Mutl Hens beat Blues on Tuesday.

Chief Frazer Cinci Anti Teasiag Wittie Reds Ino Indianapolis Boston

Fragmented Editorial Snippet Reflects Distorted Dialect

An OCR fragment shows garbled phrases with questions about cleanliness and identity. It hints at a stray dialogue or cartoon caption, mentioning a person or character named Te Chia and a paner, with unclear context and no clear events or dates. The readable content is minimal.

Hay fever preventative touted in Austrian remedy

A New York dated notice claims a new Austrian T-drop treatment prevents hay fever in any climate. The article urges patients traveling to mountains or coastlines for relief to consider this remedy, offering free literature from the Austrian dispensary in New York City.

New York West Sthat New York City

Sideline Portraits of Lashaway and Rockefellers in Baseball

The piece blends fan anecdotes about Larry Lashaway, a celebrated Cleveland player, with remarks on his French lineage and distinctive pronunciation. It notes tense scenes at the Cleveland park, police intervention, and claims Lashaway’s high pay backed by Rockefeller.

Larry Lajoie Lash Cleveland Baseball Park Rockefeller Cleveland Andyotea Lashasway

Prediction by Raphael the Astrologer Thursday May 17 196

Forecast from Raphael the astrologer notes May 17 as a day to seek work and push business in the afternoon. Birthday readers may see mixed luck with success in one area but trouble in another and domestic tensions. Employed individuals could receive promotions. A child born on this day in 1904 faces employment misfortune.

Local Y M C A Athletes Triumph at Riverside Meet

Local YMCA athletes defeated teams from Marion and Terre Haute at Riverside on Tuesday afternoon. The standouts include Tarra Haute with 44 points and Marion with 16, while Warren and Klasoll tied for individual honors with 11 points each. The winners advance to the blococ carnival of the Central states in Chicago on June 7 and 3. Events featured include the IM-yard dash won by Overgeck of Terre Haute, high jump, hammer throw, shot put, and the half-mile and mile runs with top placers from Indianapolis, Marion, and Terre Haute. Referee A K Jones, starter Modeq.

Marlon Terre Haute Riverside Tarra Haute Wareren Klasoll Chicago Central States Bhotpat Huckemayer Indianayalley Nordquest Murton War + ton Indianapotia Paris Terre Iaute

Left Handed Batting Gains as Players Switch Sides

In a Pittsburg dispatch Roy Thomas cites benefits of left handed batting for hitters facing left handed pitchers. Others like George Winter and Jim Clements are noted for switching hands to gain speed, reach, and power, with ambidextrous players improving matchups and bunting.

Pittsburg Roy Thomas Phillies Bie Pittingsr Pataman Wes Deen George Winter Champioin Ayder Batamina George Davin Chicago Americans Gleason Philadelphia Nationals George Lachsnee Montreal Harry Wolverton Boston Nationals Jim” Clements Youngstown Bome Billy Hamilton Harrisburg Dowblie Biehl Freeman Burkett

Luncheon Biscuits From Frugal Pantry

A readable fragment details a biscuit recipe using Boll eight potatoes mashed with milk, malted butter, flour, cheese, baking powder, salt, and cayenne. Mix into light dough with cream and egg yolk, roll, cut rounds, brush with egg white, bake quickly, split for serving with tea.

Danville Board Chooses New Town Officials

David Hady and John W. Rohfner elected to the Danville town board of trustees Bratt L. McCurdy named president of the board. Town plans contracts on May 25 for street improvements valued at six dollars.

Danville Ind David Haddey John W. Rhoffner Lava Freer Bratt L. McCurdy

Fragmented quotation on wealth and fire insurance

A garbled excerpt shows a speaker claiming to have done their part for prosperity while noting heavy life insurance bought years ago and burning anthracite coal in a heated home. The text references fire insurance and building coverage, but surrounding context is missing.

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