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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1909

Page

6

Ex-Halfback Heston Says Modern Football Flukes Rule

Willie Heston denounces current game as a succession of flukes. He recalls Michigan days and criticizes lucky bounces, aimless stunts, and overemphasis on open plays, insisting true football depended on consistent team effort and innovation. He laments lost fundamentals and crowd enthusiasm.

Will Heston Fielding H. Yost Michigan Ferryfield Ann Arbor Cerberus Willie Mr. Heston Yost

Deshler to Box Battling Nelson at 133 Lbs in Boston

In Boston on November 6 Dave Deshler Cambridge lightweight changes managers with Aleck McLean taking charge. McLean posted a forfeit and challenged Battling Nelson to a 133 pound bout at 2 o clock.

Nelson Boston Dave Deshler Cambridge Aleck McLean MicLean Deshler

1910 Indianapolis Baseball Dream of Excellence

Manager Carr predicts a strong 1910 team with a solid nucleus and capable players. Talks of Fisher’s trade to the Pirates, Slagle wintering in California, and postponement of expansion. Outlook includes Hayden, Spencer, Chadburne in the outfield and a robust infield. Cheney the lone loss among pitchers. Annual AA meeting set for December 2 in Chicago, 168 game schedule planned.

Indianapolis Carr United States Lemon Cuba Johny Fisher Fisher National Commission Pirates Slagle California Grover Land Louisville Hayden Spencer Chad@burne Williams Burke Murch Hooke The A. A Chicago

Howley to Get New Assistant as Zimmer Proposes Hit Plan

The article discusses catcher Howley gaining an assistant as Bowerman may not return. Chief Zimmer, the Cleveland catcher, pushes a plan to advance runners a base whenever a pitcher passes a batter, aiming to boost batting and give strong hitters more chances.

Catcher Howley Bowerman Big Frank Chief Zimmer Cleveland Chief Larry

Clarke and Mullin Hold Talkfest Before Tigers Win

In Detroit during the fourth game of the series the Tigers defeated the Pirates 5 0. Fred Clarke fought Mullin to a standstill in a tense at bat with two on and two down before Clarke fouled and finally missed a strike.

William Evans George Mullin Tiger Fred Clarke Pirates Detroit Tigers Clarke Stanage Mullin

Marion Club and Gyms at Washington Park

Football at Washington Park this afternoon features the Marion club eleven facing the Cincinnati Gym team. Marion previously defeated the Gyms 6 to 0 in Cincinnati last Sunday, signaling a strong showing today.

Marion Washington Pare Washington Park Marion Club Cincinnati

Football Fatality After Auburn Injury

Walter Floyd Gruber aged 21 died in Taylorville Illinois after injuries from a football game at Auburn suffered previously.

Decator Ill Walter Floyd Gruber Taylorville Auburn

TENTH CATHOLICS READY FOR YOST

Butler and Rose clash at Terre Haute as Indiana alumni rally for Champaign and Ann Arbor battles. Purdue faces Wabash but interest is low. Clarke’s Rose Poly expected to win over Butler.

Butler Rose Terre Haute Purdue Indiana Champaign Union Station Bloomington Ann Arbor Wabash Lafayette Clark Rose Poly Bunch Clarke Webster Hezb Clark Role Poly

Michigan Coach Yost Urges team to Fight and Steal Touchdowns

Fielding Yost delivers a fiery halftime speech to Michigan players before the second half of the Michigan Syracuse game, urging intensity, discipline, and aggressive plays. He targets lazy play, emphasizes breaking up the opponent’s forward pass, and commands the team to steal touchdowns and roll up the score.

Fellows

Notre Dame Prepares to Battle Michigan in Ann Arbor

In Ann Arbor on November 6, Notre Dame coach Longman with 26 players expressed confidence they can surprise Michigan. He cited injuries to key players but said his squad fights hard and will challenge Yost's Wolverines, who expect a tough, stubborn Irish defense.

Ann Arbor Mich Longman Notre Dame Michigan Wolverines Pepper Yost Pittsburg Dwyer

Oklahoma Governor Consents To Ten Round Showdown

In a telegram from St Louis, Charles N Haskell governor of Oklahoma authorized bidding for the Johnson Jeffries fight for any number of rounds. Tom Sharkey agent oe Miller of Ponca Okla said Ranch No 101 has offered 65000 dollars and may add more as guarantees or percentages.

New York Tom Sharkey Oe Miller Ponca Okla Charles N. Haskell Miller

Diamond Sarcasms Diamond Sarcasms

Rumors say J. Peck Sharp to replace Clark Griffith as Reds manager. A trade talks Joe Tinker for Honus Wagner with six chimes. Ban Johnson may retire from baseball to open a Indianapolis stationery shop with a chess back room. Ty Cobb perhaps leaving Tigers amid a big Atlanta garage venture. Babe Adams for Bugs Raymond nearly agreed before Milwaukee acquired Raymond. Kling calls Murphy a fool. Many suspect Murphy's dodgy dealings continue unresolved.

Atlanta Babe Adams Bugs Raymond Milwaukee Bugs Kling Murphy

OPORTOMEN ON EVEN TEAMS FOR FIRST PLACE

The Sportsmen and the Washingtons tied for first in the Indianapolis league after the former won three from the latter. The Marions won two from the Imperials while the Turners lost two to the Company Bs. The Northsides swept the Elks as the Nationals fell to the Pirates and the Indians beat the Crescents. Armstrong led individuals with 248. Rosas of the Northsides was second with 236. The Northsides posted a high team score of 1055. Armstrong of the Nationals had totals of 215 248 and 200 for a 221 series average.

Marions Imperials Turners Company Bs Northsides Elks Nationals Pirates Indians Crescents Armstrong Rosas

De Oro Defeats Daly In Three Cushions Clash

Alfred De Oro world champion defeated John W. Daly in the final game of their series. Daly protested alleging use of an unauthorized ball in the first game. De Oro scored 60 points in nine innings with a high run of six, Daly 40 in the same span. final total De Oro 150 Daly 119.

New York Alfred de Oro John W. Daly Chicago Daly de Oro

Boxed in Evening Dress in Charity Bout at Centralia

Anthony Drexel Biddle and Philadelphia Jack O'Brien boxed five rounds on the stage of St. Ignatius hall to raise funds for a new cemetery fence. The bout produced $100 donations from each participant to the parish project, and both wore full evening dress.

Centralia Anthony Drexel Biddle Philadelphia Jack O'Brien St. Ignatius Hall O’brien O'Brien

City Bowling Tourney Discussion Set for Sunday Meeting

City bowling tournament affairs to be discussed at a Marion club meeting Sunday. Officials aim to boost interest and participation during the holiday events.

Association Marion Club

Boxing class organized at State university in Lexington

Lexington Kentucky November 6 A boxing class at the State university was organized yesterday by Lawrence T Mullin. Twenty men have already joined the class.

Lexington The State University Lawrence T. Mullin

I Guarantee to Cure Men and Women

Advertisement for a medical practitioner claiming to cure chronic and private diseases with a Nebulizer for catarrh nose and throat issues. Promises trial treatment and confidential consultation free. Emphasizes short time cures with listed ailments including gonorrhea skin bladder liver kidney stomach and female complaints. Includes invitation to call or write for questions.

Princeton Faces Dartmouth in Prep for Yale Game

Harvard meets Cornell for first time in 12 years as Princeton confronts Dartmouth in New Haven prep for Yale. Princeton struggles this season while Dartmouth has been consistent. expect a hard fought clash with Dartmouth likely to outshine Princeton and Harvard poised to beat Cornell.

Life New Haven Rinceton Dartmouth Harvard Corneil Yale Brown Pennsylvania Lafayette Hanover White Mountain Tiger Marks Ingersoll Ryan Cornell

Free prescription promises home cure for nervous debility

A sales pitch offers a physician's prescription claimed to restore vigor and manhood. It promises a free copy by writing to Dr. A. E. Robinson at 4069 Lusk Building, Detroit, Michigan, claiming others would charge for the written prescription.

A. E. Robinson Lusk Building Detroit Mich

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