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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1907
Page
7
Indianapolis buzzes with football fever as Wabash College arrives for a facing Michigan at Washington Park. Yost predicts a win but wary of a strong Wabash effort led by Cayou with a quick backfield and disciplined line.
Statements from coaches Py Cayou of Wabash and Yost of Michigan frame the upcoming game as a test of experience over a decisive win. Cayou warns of handicaps and equalizing speed while Yost notes a rough raw squad lacking pace and a developing backfield.
Captains G. Goffin and Gipe share hopeful views on Michigan football. Goffin says Michigan never loses and aims to beat Wabash as well as Pennsylvan ia, predicting a big score to show Wabash their worst beating in years. Gipe notes facing a tough handicap but vows to fight as hard as Indiana teams.
Special to The Sus Evansville Ind Oct 19 George W Eaton 84 died in Poseyville Ind from a fall down cellar steps.
The Indianapolis league standings shift as the Marions tie the Imperials after a Friday win. Politicians take six from Nationals while Crescents beat Imperials twice. Washington stock drops after losses to the Columbias. Turners and North sides split. Imperials post the high team score in the second game.
United Press reports Chicago coach Amos Alonzo Stagg fears a loss to Illinois in Champaign as key western games loom. Heavy weekend slate includes Minnesota at Nebraska and Michigan facing Wabash, with multiple matchups shaping championship chances.
Special to The Luna Indians Jack Morgan knocked out Tommy Watts in the fourth round at Springfield Illinois Watts was a substitute when Kid Ash failed to appear Morgan outboxed Watts landing a terrific right to the jaw and Watts was down five times before the final KO Morgan hails from Indianapolis and Watts is a Quincy-born fighter
Freshmen defeated the Seniors 22 to unknown in a Shortridge Interclass league game with Phelps shining for the freshmen as the game's standout.
The article stresses rapid starts as essential for success. It advises perfect crouch control, keeping weight on the hands to aid motion, and constant practice to build speed. Linemen must adjust stance to counter swift advances and jolts from opponents. Monday will cover kicking.
The Indianapolis club and manager Watkins, with Jerry Jennings’ input, seek Detroit Tigers infielder Jerry Downs for next season. Downs, a promising yet erratic player, would need a year in AAA to refine while Jennings weighs sending surplus talent to Indianapolis. Lindsay may move to first, Carr may depart, and Bush to short, shaping a reshuffled infield.
Special to The Sun. New Haven Connecticut October 18 Tad Jones once touted as Yale’s star quarterback is again tipped as an Eli luminary. Despite high praise his play last season fell short due to an injury that allowed a substitute to start and dimmed his standing with Yale football fans.
The Bloomington Three-Eyed league club shows a $300 season profit while boxer Kid Herman earned $3,000 from the World Series games. Willie “Waagner” Wagner stars praised by manager Murray of the Phillies. Sailor Burke reunites with Bob Clark as gate licenses head to San Francisco bouts. Joe Thomas vs George Ketchell set for Thanksgiving in San Francisco.
Lexington Ky October 19 Gen Watts bay colt by Axworthy and Carpet out of Prodigal won the Wenthuexy Stakes at the fairgrounds. He trotted the first heat in 2.06% and the second in 2:09% securing claimed greatness for the veteran driver Mike Bowerman as the world’s top three year old trotter.
The M. T. H. S. team that played at Brownsburg on Saturday morning lined up with Leech Holloway at right end Clafin at right tackle Kirkhoff at right guard Brown at center Feeney at left guard Miller at right tackle Gisler at right end Swain at quarterback Boyle at right half McManus at full back King at left half subs Thienis Weiland Sutton Newlin.
Frank Smith, who refused to reveal his residence, was found bleeding and unconscious along the Big Four railroad tracks near Hazelst. He showed intoxication, and it is unclear whether he was struck by a train or fell while seeking a ride. En route to City hospital, Dr Swadner supervised. Smith regained consciousness but spoke little. He is not seriously hurt.
Park View Sanatorium offers treatment for cancer skin uterine and rectal diseases led by Dr. L. T. Teach with offices on New York and California streets providing expert care in a historic urban clinic setting.
An advertisement for Compeer Cigar proclaims it the best on earth and available everywhere. It promotes People's Coal and Cement Co as successors to Logsdon Bros' Fuel Company with contact details.
The Marion club and the Pope Waverley indoor baseball teams met Friday night at the Marion club gym in a tight, high scoring contest. Queisser and Fox pitched for the teams with Fox’s better support and teamwork helping the Maroons secure victory. Final scores show the Marions ahead 23 to 15 in a game highlighted by frequent runs and enthusiastic crowd reaction.
Puro Distilled Water advertises half gallon bottles at 6 cents and five gallon demijohns at 40 cents. The ad lists a new phone number 2177 and an address on Aldine Main 773.
Cambridge Mass October 19 One of the stirs in the Harvard squad is the big captain who proves the idea that mollycoddles do not play football wrong Parker is an aggressive lineman strong on defense and offense and shows effective leadership.
The Lafayette high school football team has disbanded for the season and canceled its Oct 23 game with Shortridge. Shortridge manager Baker seeks a replacement opponent for Oct 23, aiming to schedule a game with Brazil or Crawfordsville.
The Shortridge football team will view Saturday's game from the grand stand funded by the Shortridge athletic board instead of Wabash-complementary seating. Players will receive a tough morning workout featuring signal practice and scrimmage with the scrubs.
Cole and Walter Little collide in a planned ten round bout within a month with Cole seeking to reverse a prior loss while Sharkey and Kid Farmer headline a ten round semi. Morgan faces Van Horn on Nov 30 as Indianapolis boxing crookedness raises concern over a Dunn substitute incident in a loyal local crowd.
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