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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1907
Page
7
Harry Lewis finally consents to a six round battle with Jack Blackburn in Philadelphia after a two year delay. Blackburn resembles a feeder for a punch with both hands teased by the writer. Lewis also shows a dangerous warlike punch, making a net bout anticipated by fans.
Interest in the season peaks Saturday with three key games overshadowing the rest. In the west Michigan meets Pennsylvania at Ann Arbor while Minnesota faces the Indians at Minneapolis. Yale meets Princeton at New Haven to decide the champion, Purdue plays Indiana at Lafayette, and Earlham meets DePauw at Greencastle for the secondary title.
United Press reports Minnesota in good shape for the final home game against Carlisle with Northrop field prepared and Capron at his best. Minnesota may win by field goals or touchdowns if Goughlin plays. Carlisle is the ten-to-one favorite to win.
United Press reports a packed New Haven for the Yale Princeton game with 25 000 to 35 000 fans expected. Yale is favored at 5 to 3 though Princeton backers wager heavy on 2 to 1. The cold crisp day and anticipated spectacular clash heighten city mood.
Lloyd Jevne of Chicago defeated Horace B Lean of St Louis 50 to 44 in the three cushions billiard championship. In the fifteenth game John G Horgan of Elmira New York beat Joseph Capron of Galt Canada 50 to 35 yesterday.
Yale fans praise a better kicker than McCormick and expect Yale to outpunt Harlan if they meet. The open game and forward pass mastery could offset a strong one plunger as the season progresses.
Former world champion pugilist John L. Sullivan arrives in Indianapolis from St. Louis after a seven day burlesque tour with Jake Kilrain. He will headline at the Gayety theater in The Golden Crook company and take charge of the Sun's sporting page next Wednesday.
Princeton Yale weights and lineups listed with players and positions. Average lines show Princeton at 191% pounds and Yale at 197% for a midseason matchup, with backs and linemen named including Cooney Booth Harlan and Tibbett. Carlisle Minnesota rosters follow with weights and positions across guards ends and backs.
Tom Chivington announced Cathher Holmes, formerly of St Louis Nationals, has joined the Colonels after a year with Dayton in the Central league. Holmes also played for Indianapolis and is a solid catcher. Franklin Beaten 16 to 0 by Wabash Athletic Association at Wabash College.
President Murphy of the Cubs advocates the national commission extend the championship series to five games out of nine, citing public demand for a longer series.
Report notes strong doubt Indianapolis will keep Charley Carr and cites Don Cameron’s Terre Haute purchase as Watkins giving up hope of obtaining Carr. Article cites interest from Cleveland St. Louis and Philadelphia, with Carr seen as a superior batter and potential star for multiple clubs next season.
English heavyweight Bill Heveron has trained in Rochester for a ten round bout with Philadelphia Jack O'Brien after a ten round draw with Gunner Moir. Heveron aims for peak condition and confidence in the matchup.
Ad copy notes a location at 15 E. Chrost and credits Elmer Long as manager guiding patrons to a popular venue.
Puro Distilled Water Company advertises half gallon bottles for cents five gallon demijohns for cents. The notice shows a new phone number 277 and old main line 77.
The fall meeting at Benning opens this afternoon with ideal weather and a fast track. Thirteen racing days await, featuring many stake events and heavy betting. Harry Payne Whitney and Keene stables debut with six horses each, Royal Tourist a top Columbia handicap candidate.
Gene Leigh Nash Turner Henry Shields Archie McIntyre Johnny Campbell and Adelbert Kieff cited as among the most successful American trainers ever in France highlighting cross national athletic influence and coaching impact.
Brief notes on freshmen deserving I awards at Indiana and state title race. Shortridge prepares for Dayton matchup with Steele high. Butler vs Hanover looms. Purdue football revival yet uncertain. Yale and Penn coaches focus on kicking, Eckersall predicts Michigan over Penn and Maroons over Indians. Penn backs heavier than Michigan, with Coy and Burr in key Harvard and Princeton contexts.
Roller polo revival eyed with Indianapolis as center of a six club national league to launch next fall. Chicago Cincinnati Louisville Dayton Columbus or Cleveland favored, with officials and backers from baseball circles. Cohen notes delays for publicity, aims to wait until summer, sees rinks built from roller skating era aiding growth.
Wisconsin and Purdue clash on Saturday in Lafayette Indiana. Wisconsin arrived from Madison and is confident of a strong win with its best lineup. Ihanna at quarterback Forsythe McFarland and Shade listed in key roles.
In Friday games the Marions strengthened lead by taking six from the Norths, widening gap over the Imperials who dropped two of six to the Turners. Nationals top scorer Resner with 265. Heller and Knox follow. Lambs beat Shamrocks in Elks league with Bretzman posting the only double century.
Dopesters weigh results from matchups among Shortridge Marion Muncie Elwood and Louisville Male. Marion leads, with Shortridge about equal to Marion, and Manual favored by about six points over Shortridge despite a tricky set of prior scores.
Claude Varnell owner of the Fort Wayne Babes explains in a letter to King Kelly why he moved the team from Springfield Ohio after reporting a loss of 3184 dollars in the prior season.
James Ryan acting for Peoria Athletic Club offered a purse to Jack Morgan and Indian Joe Gregg for Thanksgiving boxing in Peoria and Indianapolis. Gregg backs weight terms. Morgan seeks more money. Morgan eyes eastern bouts this winter as Gregg pursues him, while Peoria remains hopeful for a Turkey Day card. Morgan plans eastern trips in December. Young Sharkey and Freddie Cole delay until January for circuit visits.
Local business notice announces People’s Cvdal and Cemief Co. as successors to Logsdon Bros Fuel Co with two contact phones. Advertisement highlights Compeer Cigar branded as best on earth sold widely.
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