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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1907
Page
7
Indiana Hoosiers travel on Saturday for a tougher eastern swing after recent strong form. Manager Carr remains optimistic about splitting the series with Columbus and Louisville, with hopes hitters Skyle Williams and Himes boosting offense while pitchers maintain solid work.
Schaefer and Sutton, renowned billiard experts, meet in Tomson Hall for an exhibition in the famed style. The rivalry promises genuine competition with both players at peak form. Play begins at 8 o'clock Saturday.
New York manager John McGraw argues for veteran players over youth, praising Tom Corcoran Cy Seymour and Spike Shannon while noting a $10,000 purchase. He cites Cincinnati and others experimenting with youngsters but says experience and smart thinking matter most for championship hopes.
The rule states that when a game is called after five innings, the score shall be that of the last equal inning unless the second batting side has more runs in an unequal inning or before the unfinished inning is completed, in which case the total runs for both sides are used.
Trainers report strong trials as warm weather benefits pacers and trotters. Two Selma stables arrive with 14 head including Ad Bell and Lady Sealskin. W R Williams stable, trained by Lon McDonald, features notable horses and promising youngsters at the fair grounds track.
Special to The Sup Philadelphia May 3 Jack OBrien retains family support amid accusations of cheating. His gray haired mother defends him saying he is square and honest, fought fairly for money, and will prove the charges false despite supposed loss of old friends in Philadelphia.
The report notes Puttmann pitching for the Colonels against the Hoosiers with Ambrose a threat to Hoosier hitters. Cromley exits early after Stanley singles, while Carr triggers trouble in the second inning with Peitz’s bunt and two more singles leading to three runs.
The intercollegiate field and track meet is held this afternoon in Terre Haute with Wabash Purdue Notre Dame Indiana Rose Polytechnic and Earlham competing. Schools boast standout stars in their events and predict a hard fought contest.
Bad weather postponed events but the dual meet at the fair grounds on Saturday remains in focus. The Northsiders were given Friday off to rest for the contest, the Blacksmiths held a strong practice, and Manual predicts a large margin victory in the upcoming meet.
West Stout trains a gallery of Spring Hall stock from the William Penn family. The lot lists Blue Ribbon 2:09 Vidal 2:164% Ward and Thresa a green trotter, plus Ivan B 2:004 and Ashhendorf 2:144. Other standouts include Rex Tone Oakland Patchen and pacers Baby Bio Pug and Angetta.
Special to The Sun from Tonopah Nevada reports Marvin Hart and Mike Schreck denying a Frisco rumor that a plot to throw the Hart Schreck fight was considered. Matchmaker Jack Curley also issued a formal denial stating there was no such plan and offering $1,000 for the source of the rumor. The piece ends with an unrelated ad line mentioning Helen Byron cigarettes for Ms. Leghy & Co.
Hoosiers started after Puttmann Carr Himes and Krug singling in succession. Himes was caught at the plate. Sullivan the Colonels first sacker collected two hits in three innings and drew two walks. Livingston error sparked a sixth inning rally as Woodruff stole, two runs scored. Neal misplayed Siezie’s fly for a third inning triple. Cromley faced heavy contact. fans urged him out. Chenault requires more work before shining for A. A. company. Livingston’s pegging highlighted the game.
The Gold Medals travel to Martinsville for a Sunday afternoon game against the crack Martinsville team. The Medals already defeated that club once this season, seeking another win over a strong foe.
From Chicago the inter city event promises a tough program with classes described as good and potentially interesting. Cole and Little are equally matched, signaling a balanced competition.
Wednesday boxing card features Freddie Cole versus Walter Little in a ten round bout along with Mickey Ford facing Bobby Harris in a ten round contest and Young Sharkey meeting Jack Ward in six rounds.
Next Wednesday night at the Auditorium Chicagoans Walter Little Freddie Cole Bobby Harris Jack Ward meet Indianapolis opponents in a 32 round card. The show opens with a six round curtain raiser and includes two ten round bouts with Cole facing Little in the final. Each fighter carries strong records and a healthy punch. Tickets go on sale at Paul Gall's Tuesday morning, drawing strong interest from outside the city.
Managers of the Eagles and Elks publicly admitted splitting squads for the city fraternal championship game on Decoration Day afternoon. Eagles lineup included Fletcher Noe, Dick Bradley, Henry Rankin, T C Whallon, Ike Gross, Henry Effert, Himer Cunningham, Andrew Smith, John J Blackwell, Andrew Harmon, Ross Nagle. Elks lineup featured Ellis Ed Sherman, Fred Grossart, Lord Maiden, Fred Brandt, George June, Thomas Hedian, Abe Samuels, Barney Lamb, George Colter.
In Terre Haute RHE beat Springfield 6 to 0 after a late push, with Milner Freese Corns and Clark handling batteries. Canton defeated Grand Rapids 4 to 2 as Meyers Texter Largoe and Fuller combined on the mound. At Wheeling RHE suffered a 6 to 4 loss to South Bend, with Mattakies Robertson Phittein Toindeau and Jolmnon listed among players.
Jem Bowker, top English featherweight and catering businessman, refuses to travel to the United States to box Abe Attell. He offers to meet Attell in London and issues a challenge to the National Sporting Club for a bout.
Louisville hosts Indianapolis while Toledo visits Columbus in the American Association slate. In the National League Boston plays New York and Philadelphia meets Cleveland with several intercity matchups across cities including Chicago Cincinnati St Louis Pittsburgh Brooklyn Philadelphia Washington Detroit and others in a packed Saturday schedule. Local fixtures feature Grand Rapids Canton South Bend Wheeling Evansville Terre Haute among the listed cities.
In St Paul Columbus New York Pittsburg and Philadelphia listings, batteries are named alongside criss and Erwin Crutcher Swann Sullivan Geyer Blue Lattimore Land Flaherty Neelham Wiltse Ames Taylor Ferguson Bowerman Leever Gibson Smith Hall Mason Schlel Scanlon Butler Lush Dooin. Locations include St Paul Columbus New York Pittsburg Philadelphia.
In Cleveland the Philadelphia Athletics shutout Cleveland 3 to 0 with Rhodes Bemis Plank and Schreck handling the Batteries. At St Louis the Boston team beat St Louis 5 to 4 with Powell O Connor Young and Criger in the Batteries. At Detroit Detroit defeated Washington 9 to 1 with Donovan Schmidt Kitson and Heydon pitching and fielding key plays.
In Friday baseball, Indiana Hoosiers led 3 to 0 before rain halted play in the seventh with Louisville Colonels ahead 5 to 3. Puttmann dominated early then faltered as Williams and Coulter sparked a late surge. the game ended with three Hoosiers on base and the crowd left disappointed. Umpire Kerin halted the contest after persistent rain, with Cromley and Chenault exchanging duties on the mound and notable fielding miscues by Indiana. Attendance was 4,500.
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