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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1907

Page

7

Packy McFarland Defeats Galligan In Tough Lightweight Bout

Packy McFarland, stockyards ring king, stopped Italian Joe Galligan in the ninth round at the Auditorium. Galligan fought bravely but quit after a brutal sequence as McFarland’s left and right combination overwhelmed him. The crowd praised McFarland’s defense, footwork, and late offense while noting Galligan’s gritty display.

Torium Packy McFarland Galligan Ryan Joe Gallivan Young Sharkey Joe Dunn Rochester N. C Frank White

Quaker Leader Has Big Contract

Special to The Sun from Philadelphia reports Captain of the 1906 Pennsylvania eleven Head Coach Torrey has a busy fall shaping a squad to win the eastern title and challenge Michigan in November. Assistants aid in building the team and the outlook is bright for the red and blue.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania Torrey Michigan

Bowling Scores Shake Up City League Standings

Federals upset the Manhattan five taking two games, keeping the Manhattans ahead atop the standings over the Anonyma. Deweys beat the Shermans four games, Anonmys and Centrals split six, Hendrickson posted a 237 high, Lauter 213 for the Manhattans at Marion Alleys.

Federals Manhattans Anonyma Deweys Shermans Anonmys Centrals Hendrickson Lauter Marion Alleys

Michigan Will Arrive Friday to Face Wabash

Michigan travels to Indianapolis Friday and will rest before facing Wabash on Saturday at Washington Park. Wabash fans from Crawfordsville Green Castle and Lafayette will fill the stands as alumni from Purdue and I U gather, while Eckersall's praise of Cayou's backfield contrasts with Yost's machine.

Washington Park Michigan Ann Arbor Yost Eckersall Wolverines Crawfordsville Cayou Wabash Pennsylvania Indianapolis Indianapols I. U Bloomington Lafayette Purdue Greencastle Indiana Allerdice Shortridge Gipe Webash Patton

Connors Leads KFM League Night With 212 Score

J Connors tops the KFM League night with a 212 mark, best by the water-wagon boys. Carson is runner up with 23. The Guineas win three games from Buzzarda Eagles and Crows, beating Owls and Ravens once each as scores are listed.

J. Connors Water-Wagon Boys Carson Guineas Buzzarda Eagles Crows Owls Ravens

Stranger sets new mile auto record at Alabama state fair

Christie Strange, nephew of Walter Christie, lowered the world mile auto record for a circular track here yesterday with a time of 61 35 seconds. The elder Christie previously held the record with 52 seconds at Minneapolis on Sept. 10. The record setting capped the Alabama state fair’s closing day.

Lovers Birmingham Ala Christie Strange Walter Christie Christie Minneapolis

Park View Sanatorium Treatment Offerings

Park View Sanatorium advertises treatment for cancer and skin, uterine, and rectal diseases. Dr. L. T. Teach of New York and Celifeenia are listed as associated professionals.

Park View Sanatorium L. T. Teach New York Celifeenia

Invents Airship With Wings for Great Sky Carnival

Cleveland reporter notes H. C. Gammeter's orthopter, a bird winged flying machine entered in the St Louis aerial arrival on Oct. 22. The device features valvular wing outboards, a 1200 rpm engine, 75 wing vibrations per minute, and a 4500 pound total weight. Wings span 30 feet with floats for water landings and land wheels.

Cleveland H. C. Gammeter Darius Green St. Louis

No Hoosiers Fined by O Brien in Summer Review

A summer report from President O'Brien of the American association lists fines and suspensions for disciplined players. Hoosiers Columbus and St Paul praised as original gentlemen. Blues singled out for seven penalties. Notable cases include Jack Doyle of Milwaukee with a $50 fine and suspensions, Cantillon, Hill, and McBride among others across leagues in May to September.

Hoosiers Columbus St. Paul O’brien American Association Saints Lord Fauntleroys Blues Hughey Hill McBride Swann Jack Sullivan Mike Cantillon O'Brien Tip O'Neil Gus Dundon Barbeau Harry Eells Pitcher Louisville Cooley and Peltz Jack Doyle Dick Cooley Heinie Peitz Ned Kenna Jimmy Durham W. J. Barbeau Harry Eeils Minneapolis Kansas City George McBride O. K. Swann Hugh Hill Toledo

Lexington results highlight best three in five races

In Lexington, multiple horse races are recorded with times and placements. Notable entries include Lady Maud, Berthena Bar, and Miss Syracuse among others, with results for the McDowell Stake, Lexington Stake, and other 2:07 paced events.

Lady Maud Att, Wood Chitwood Hayes Sieves Berthena Bar Br m McPherson Eesseicse Nees David K Rambaugh William Cc Bik G Freeman Miss Syracuse Ratui Dun Secendeneee Elise Marvin Dorcas H Dodge McDowell Stake Higtball Dr. Hooker Geers Barajia Renvolio Bingara Young Helen Hale Childs Ora Lambert Stenson Henry Setzer Evans Justo Boc Hall Laird Nolan Elesis Hedrick Sweeney Hedgewood Boy Chitwood (Mahon Okb Btods Tommy H Nuckels Teds Abteley Richard Cytan Prince Hal Snow

Central meeting outlines changes to Central League

In Toledo on October 17 the Central league magnates plan to announce a reorganization affecting the Central Three I Ohio and Pennsylvania and P Co M. Fort Wayne to receive protection and a four club shift to include Wheeling Dayton Springfield Canton with Youngstown Zanesville Akron Mansfield in place, while Carson's circuit would take Fort Wayne Peoria Springfield Rock Island. The move aims to cut mileage and expenses from the current $21,000 per city per season.

Youngstown Zanesville Akron Mansfield Carson Fort Wayne Peoria Springfield Rock

Princeton Tigers Triumph Over Villanova, 45 to 5

Special to The Swan reports Princeton as heavy favorites but held to five points by Villanova yesterday afternoon. The Tigers dominated, finishing 45 to 5, though the final score underplays Villanova’s early resistance and the overall strength of the home team.

Princeton N. J Tigers Villa Nova

Ban on riding astride imposed by Capital Hill council

The Capital Hill city council in Oklahoma City suburb adopts an ordinance banning women from riding astride within town limits. Police orders direct equestriennes to keep both feet on one side of the horse.

United Press Oklahoma City Okla Capital Hill

Football Pass and Ball Handling Techniques From Article II

In a line plunge through center the quarterback should align his footing to aid the fullback on the left. The ball is carried low in the stomach with the right hand and grasped instantly. Quick low passes to the halfback should aim at the outside hip to keep the back moving into the play and asap the quarterback clears into the interference. Tomorrow the Sun will explain catching punts.

Attendance in Major Leagues Draws Over Six Million Fans

Chicago data show the American League totaling 8 398 764 and the National League 2 737 793 for a combined 6 136 557. White Sox lead with 666 307, Athletics 625 581, Connie Mack’s club up about 130 000, Phillies up nearly 50 000.

White Sox Chicago Johnson Nationals Athletics Connie Mack Phillies

McFarland Becomes Teary Hero After One-Handed Win

Packy McFarland defeated Galligan with a swollen left hand, but backstage and ringside he cried after fans hissed. He told reporters the crowd doubted his effort and asked for credit for winning with one good hand.

McFarland Galligan

Colin Victory in Champagne Stakes at Belmont Park

James R. Keene's colt Colin added his twelfth win of the season in the Champagne Stakes at Belmont Park, taking $5,785 and boosting his year total to $132,563. Keene's career winnings rise to $385,991, with potential near $400,000 if remaining stakes are captured this year.

New York James R. Keene Colin Belmont Park Keene Mr. Keene

Packy McFarland Aims for Lightweight Title Clash

Packy McFarland's manager Harry Gilmore says the bark of the little stockyards wonder will seek the lightweight championship now by meeting Kid Herman in Davenport after beating Joe Galligan in Milwaukee. Gilmore predicts victory over Herman and a title shot pending matches with Goodman, Sayers, and Memsic, while questioning Murphy's illness and the influence of eastern promoters.

Packy Galligan McFarland Cashiel Byron Bernard Shaw Harry Gilmore Packy McFarland Little Stockyards Joe Galligan Kid Goodman Fort Wayne Kid Herman Davenport Milwaukee Sayers Memsic Pack Gilmore Tommy Murphy Indianapolis Jack McGuigan National Athletic Club Murphy Chicago

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