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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1907

Page

7

Galligan to Meet McFarland in Catch-Weight Show

Joe Galligan the Chicago Italian will fight Packey McFarland at catch weights after replacing Tommy Murphy who was ill. The bout grows from a hurried rearrangement as Galligan trains for a Philadelphia matchup with Young Erie. Preliminary fights include Young Sharkey vs Joe Dunn and Frank White vs Johnny King.

Galligan Murphy Young Erie Philadelphia McFarland Gail McFarland-Murphy Galiigan Murphy- McFarland Young Sharkey Joe Dunn Frank White Johnny King Joe Gans George Memsic C. E. van Loan Goldfield Baltimore Joe Britt Gans Nelson Memsic Packey McFarland Memmsie Packey Memsie Abe Attell Chicago Abe

Teddy Roosevelt Jr Tries Hard for Harvard Varsity This Fall

Theodore Roosevelt Jr competes for a varsity spot at Harvard alongside about three score husky contenders. He trains daily at 3 pm, is currently in the second squad, and may earn a varsity place if he attracts coaching notice this fall.

Teddy, Jr Harvard Cambridge Mass Theodore Roosevelt, Jr Roosevelt

Notice of liquor license applications in Indianapolis ward twelve

The notice informs Marion county Indiana residents that William Brommer will apply at the November term 1967 for a license to sell intoxicating liquors in small quantities with drinking on premises at 388 Virginia Avenue room 2 Pembroke Arcade building and Thomas Sexton will apply for liquor and pool table privileges at 435 Shelby Street in ward ten Center Township Indianapolis.

Center Township Marion County Indiana Board of Commissioners State of Virginia Avenue Indianapolis Pembroke Arcaue William Brommer McRiber Board of County Commissioners Shelby Street Root & English Woodlawn Shelby and Deloss Thomas Sexton

President's son suffers knee injury ends football for weeks

Cambridge Mass Oct 15 United Press reports Theodore Roosevelt Jr suffered a knee injury in the game between Harvard second team and Phillips Exeter Academy last Saturday. Water on the knee developed and he will be out for at least a fortnight. He had been playing right end and a good game, his absence noted.

Cambridge Mass Theodore Roosevelt, Jr Young M Roosevelt Harvard Phillips Exeter Academy Roosevelt

Boxing stags rules and big fight plans in Chicago

New York athletic club managers promise six round bouts and color bans if Police Commissioner Bingham allows renewed stags. They also vow not to rut on big fellows. Mike Schreck travels to Chicago at Billy Hogan’s request, seeking a rematch with Al Kaufman after Kaufman defeated him in San Francisco.

New York Bingham Mike Schreck Cincinnati Chicago Billy Hogan Big al Kaufman Goldfield Nev Kaufman Schreck San Francisco

South Bend to Host Opening Fight Club Event

Freddie Cole of Indianapolis will face George Williams of Chicago in the club's opening bout if plans hold. Ollie Chill, ex-pugilist turned manager, will handle matchmaking and may start a physical culture club in Booth Bend, with other local business men involved. The club controls a theater for the showhouse and aims for a Nov 1 opening. Chill met with Central league President Carson in South Bend to discuss next year prospects.

Ollie Chill South Bend Chill Booth Bend Freddie Cole Indianapolis George Williams Chicago Carson Spalding Silk O'Laughlin

Diabolo Fever Spreads from Paris to New Port

A new game called Diabolo arrives in New Port from Paris and London and is touted as the season’s rage. It can be played solo or with many players using two sticks and a corded diabolo. The court resembles tennis layout with two squares and a net. Players earn points for misses and must perform swift, precise catches and throws. It promises to train agility and nerve, appealing to all ages and urged as a winter favorite.

Newport Paris London Indianapolis

Bowling reports top score by Pritchett in Manufactures league

In Columbia Alleys action Monday night Jesse Pritchett of the Popes rolled 246 to lead the Men’s league. Bumb of the Laycocks followed with 220 and Yager of the Atlas Five had 214. Laycock’s regained top spot by sweeping three games from National Autos while Kahns, Centurys, Jenneys, and Atlas squads all split sets with rivals.

Jesse Pritchett Popes Bumb Laycocks Yager Atlas Laycock’s National Autos Kahns Parrys Jenneys Columbia Alleys Popes J. Pritchet Kennedy Bourbler Miller Ee Sneer C. Pritchet Arnold Bebinger Firestine Eeesevesees Marion Alleys Conway Arenes Oveva Pete Whitenomb W. Johnson McCullough Stewell Ee Eee Seaee Bane Yager Tees Ig Lrovs Aeeane Eens Eens Wa Iters Eae Eeereereens Wiliams Eneee Bebinger Veessressesevenses Ek Ats Ea Petals Vreene Aeereees Laycocks Bumbeee Nee Eee Aaenees Tiessel Aaee Fagin Meyer Anes McKitrick Heene Ew Eater Rene Enert van Wiesane Remler Eyes Ee Clary Ceee Ae Pen Esebeaas Hacker Ceeevee Tere Este Nee Wen Ees Turner Alleys Jenney Beenee Sackett Detente Cassy Renee Ere Spitzfaden Ames Gieesadnee Beeenneee Morris Johnson Armstrong Buck Sanag Ashley Wallace Davie Os C. Byer Acento Morgan, SR Trimmers Retail Coal League Breakers Loaders Crushers Morgan Eer Ag Pigman, Jr Keller Maguire Lawrence Hiltman Ot Lawrence, Jr Sa Breakers Bees Reinecke S. Maxwell Eagiesfield Aldag, Jr R. Maxwel Mickle Seeraeee Fuehring Ae Gee Heller, Jr Bradshaw Heller Ccsseeeer

Cubs World champions divide record $345000 melon

Frank Chance and the Cubs split the gated proceeds of the World Series with 21 players each receiving over $2000. The exact total on the Commission check was $32,960.08 and the Cubs balance for sharing stood at $45,000. The banquet and exhibition plans follow as Chicago hosts the post series events.

Frank Chance Cubs National Commission John E. Bruce Chance Murphy Frank L. Chance Jack McCormick Charles G. Williams Detroit Tigers Evers Tinker Steinfeldt Hofman Kling Moran Otis Schulte Slagle Sheckard Howard Zimmerman Brown Overall Reulbach Pfiester Lundgren Fraser Durbin McCormick Williams

How Pitchers Lose Arm by Sleeping Wrong

Detroit News reports pitcher Eddie Brewer warns pitchers must sleep with care to avoid arm injury. Dusty Rhoades reportedly harmed his arm by resting his head on it. many players wake with dull arm pain but continue bad habits. Arthur Duffy, former world record holder, trains in New York to condition for potential matches, with talk of renewed speed for future Canadian adversaries.

Eddie Brewer Southpaw Tiger Dusty Rhoades Detroit News Arthur Duffy New York West Side Thletia Duffy Canada

Punts and Tackles Return in M T H S Football Row

Stevens returns to the MT HS squad after an injury layoff while DePauw meets Miami in Greencastle Saturday. Notre Dame lineman Doyle plans to leave for Chicago medical school prompting further lineup moves. Indiana candidates rested at Bloomington as Weymire returns. Wabash State Normal game canceled. Cayou prioritizes rest for Yost machine preparations.

DePauw Miami Greencastle Ohio Dick Doyle Notre Dame Chicago Physicians and Surgeons Medical School Doyle Munson Miller Indiana Bloomington Sheldon Weymire Wabash Giants Cayou

Watkins Off the Farm to Strengthen Hoosiers

President Watkins of the local football club returns from his Michigan farm to ready Washington Park for the Michigan Wabash contest. He admits he knows little of baseball but welcomes the National Commission ruling that Marquard’s draft was illegal and seeks several players to bolster Indiana University’s Hoosiers squad.

Washington Park Watkins Indianapolis Michigan National Commission Marquard

Indianapolis Public Works Seeks Bids on Sewer and Street Work

The Board of Public Works of Indianapolis invites sealed bids at 10:00 a.m. on October 30, 1907, for improvements including curb and sidewalk paving on South Alamuna Road East Side, a Germania Avenue area sewer, and a main sewer on Twentieth Street. The projects cover multiple streets, with cost sharing between abutting property owners and the city, and details on sizes, locations, and assessment methods per Indiana law.

Department OF Public Works Office of the Board Majestic AL Uubun Nuad Bowtwawoond Avenue Wat Geaimania Avenue Michigan Street Tenth Street Germania Avenue Twentieth Street Rural Street Olney Street Board of Public Works City of Indianapolis Indiana Twentinata Street Brookside Avenue Marion County State of S. K. Fletcher Oxford Street Parker Avenue Twenty First Street Twenty-first Street Massachusetts Avenue Indiianandlia General Assembly State of Indiar West Avenue First Alley Ton Avenue Lexington Avenue State Avenue Salem Street Thirty-Fifth Street Thirty-Fourth Street Thirty- Fourth Street Saia Office Sul Board of Public Works Joseph T. Elliott Preston C. Trusler Fred J. Mack Majestic Lidg Ind Keystone Avenue Washington Street New York Street Department OF F Public Works Jane Board of Public Works Indiananols New Jersey Street South Street Virginia Avenue Yandes Street Twenty-Second Street Joseph T. Ev.liott Preston Trusler

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