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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1906

Page

7

Wattie predicts Cubs win in big series says Hoosier owner eyeing games

Indianapolis club owner W H Watkins declares the Cubs the strongest squad, predicts they’ll win the post season series over the White Sox. He plans to travel to Chicago to watch the games and relax on his Michigan farm afterward. Local fans expect large turnout and some will travel to Chicago for the event.

White Sox Cubs W. H. Walking Indianapolis Watkins Chicago Mme. Watkin Michigan Mr. Watkins Ehey Hoosierdom Inenl Chiaga Murphy

Football tragedy in Illinois claims Roger Heddon life trajectory

Special to The Sun reports Roger Heddon, son of Mount Sterling Advocate editor J W Heddon, suffered a concussion and internal injuries while attempting a tackle in Crivago. Doctors say he cannot recover. The incident is seen as the year’s first football tragedy in the state.

Cricago Roger Heddon J. W. Heddon Mount Sterling

Rube Waddell to Tend Bar in Detroit This Winter

Rube Waddell signs to work at the Utopia cafe in Detroit for the winter, serving foaming suds to fans. He will balance duties with quasit baseball news, joining Billy Rooks and mark a shift from plans to base in Cleveland. The arrangement includes a fire alarm check and a city-based baseball headquarters ambiance.

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French Cars Dominate Race Field Across Nations

New York dispatch details a 2d Smiles Long Island road race starting Saturday morning. France leads with Meath Panhard and Wagner Daraxa entries, Germany fields three Mercedes, Italy strong with Lancia and others, and the United States fields Tracy Locomobile Haynes car and Christie Front-Drive. France favored to win amid swift, international competition.

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Battling Nelson set for first visit to Indianapolis at New Gayety

Boxing notes indicate Battling Nelson arrives in Indianapolis next week for a New Gayety engagement with manager Billy Nolan and Joe Galligan. Galligan recently defeated Unk Russell at the Auditorium on Labor Day. Local fighters may get preference as Nelson eyes rivals including Gans, amid reports of a controversial past bout and a $10,000 forfeit posted for a return match.

Battling Nelson Indianapolis New Gayety Billy Nolan Joe Galligan Unk Russell Indiana Mira Charles Clayton Wabash Galligan Loke Newson Denville Mra Naleca Bertha Ray Ghalby County Nelson Gal- Munn Nolan Gans Goldfield

Danville Boy Makes Mark as Yankee Pitcher Orth

Danville produced Albert Orth, a top pitcher for the Yankees, renowned for his spitball mastery and steady control. The veteran from Danville and former Indian State League star has been a key relief and starting pitcher, delivering wins and reliable outfield defense when needed.

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Confessed Killer in Auburn Holds Court Confession

Abbott Alexander Kimball formerly Edwin Black confessed in open court to murdering housekeeper Matta Cannon in Garrett last May. He provided no further aliases beyond the names his mother gave him and asked the judge for sentencing, which Bratton scheduled to occur in a few days after remanding him to jail.

Auburn Ind Abbott Alexander Kimball Edwin Black Bis Matta Cannon Garrett Ant Abbott Alexander Kendall Latarne Bratton

Vanderbilt a Daring Auto Driver in Vanderone Cup

Willie K. Vanderbilt is tied to the Vanderone Cup race as a leading donor and daring driver. The event, held on a redesigned course with sharp turns, promises to test speed in a high profile international auto race this year.

Willie K. Vanderbilt Wille J. Vanderbi

World Championship Series Plans Amid Rowdyism Concerns

Arrangements for a major series opens next Tuesday with new rules to curb rowdy behavior. The National Commission outlines penalties, eligibility lists, umpire selections, and meeting details at Chicago’s Auditorium Annex as weather and schedule considerations are announced.

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Good Times for Billiard Stars

Sutton and Slosson are set to meet first with the winner facing Willis Hoppe who has challenged the victor. The match highlights rising billiard stars and a looming title bout as Hoppe presses the challenge.

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Billiards and Boxing Items Highlight New York Sport Page

Amid heat wave chatter in New York, billiard news dominates with details of upcoming matches. George Slosson faces George Sutton for a major title while Hoppe battles Schaefer for the Lette prize. other figures like Jack Warner and Jimmy Gardner appear in scattered notes.

New York Armour Jack Warner Jack America Derrall Ubinch George F. Slosnon Uber George Sutton Sutton Mm Chicags Hoppe Schaefer Nan Frank Broadway Seventy-ninth St Happo Jake Schaefer

Owner and jockey ruled off track in Latonia case

Specter do The Sam reports stewards of the Ao T. AL met Thursday morning to consider the confession of WIN Ober who claimed her owner Hed Perry bribed to influence the Latonia meeting. The adjourned session announced suspensions for H J Peery and Jockey Obert and revoked licenses of George Ham and Uamer. Perry and Obert face loss of American Turf association privileges as witnesses corroborate the confession.

Specter T. AL Win Ober Awnad Hed Perry Orark McAlilater H. J. Peery Obert Alan George Ham Uamer George Holle Percy American Turf Association

Bowling results from Retail Social league play

In Retail Social league action Kehna and the Bifea Bwain swept Pattis and Taylors. Ayres and Wasadhs won two games from Bake and Strauss Tens.

Pattis and Taylors Wasadhs Bake Strauss

First football games Saturday open revised rules era

Local enthusiasm rises as Washington park hosts two games on Saturday Shortridge versus Anderson high schools and Bloomington high school against Indianapolis T. IL 3. Indiana Notre Dame clash Nov 10 looms as potential state title decider Manual and Shortridge expected to show strength.

Washington Park Shurohige Anderson High School T. IL 3 Land Bloomington High School Carigin Bloomington Anderson

Baseball Friday Games Across National and American Leagues

National League matchups include Toston at New York and Philadelphia at Brooklyn. American League features Washington at Philadelphia and New York at Boston with Detroit at St Louis. In Philadelphia, Chicago defeated by New York 8 to 3 in the late action, while Brooklyn beat Boston 4 to 3 in Boston. Cleveland shutout Chicago 6 to 0 in an American League tilt.

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Close score expected as Shortridge faces Anderson at Washington Park

Shortridge high school football, lacking a regular coach, prepared through a stir practice to meet Anderson Saturday at Washington Park. Weight and speed are nearly even. Captain Leathers predicts a low scoring, close contest with listed starters and substitutes.

Shortridge Anderson Washington Park

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