Morgan Eyes Papke Clash for 148 Pound Title Bid
Morgan, aiming to weigh 148 pounds, challenges Bill Papke in a winner take all setup if Papke weighs 148 at 8. Readiness to meet Papke underscores Morgan’s confidence. Morgan’s next bouts include Van Horn on Oct 30 at the Auditorium and Jimmy Gardner at Fort Wayne on Nov 15 with Gardner at 145 pounds advantage for Morgan. Gardner’s craft and Ketchell talks loom as Morgan’s path to a world welterweight crown, with Gardner a tougher foe than Papke.
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Wok Morgan
Bill Papke
Spring Valley
Morgan
Papke
Buck" Carroll
van Horn
Jimmy Gardner
Fort Wayne
Ohio
Indianapolis
Van
Gardner
Ketchell
Lowell Boy
Jim Fiyonn to face Jack Johnson in 45 round bout at Colma
A frayed excerpt notes Jim Fiyonn plans a long bout with Jack Johnson at Colma on November 2. Fiyonn accepts a tough fight, hoping to surprise Johnson.
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Jim Fiyonn
Jack Johnson
Colma
Jim
Techniques for Football Tackling Across The Field
The article explains tackling forms in football from front, long and short tackles. It stresses mid thigh to hip grip, wrapping arms around legs, driving the runner back toward their goal, and launching dives with proper head placement to secure tackles and prevent touchdowns. It notes the open field long tackle as spectacular and cites dangers of diving too low or too high.
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Chicago
Quilen
Jack Robinson
Bowling scores highlight Commercial league night
Wiley of the Water company posted a 224 high for Tuesday in the Commercial league. Dedert of the Indiana Nationals was second at 215 and Wischmeier tied for third at 211. Fourteen double centuries marked the evening as teams battled with the Fletchers, Water company, Capital Nationals, Indiana Nationals, Liebers, and Marotts winning multiple games. The score details follow.
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Wiley
Water Company
Dedert
Indiana Nationals
Wischmeier
Fletchers
The
Browns
Capital Nationals
Kingans
Liebers
Marotts
Lilly-Stalnaker
Marion Alleys
Heller Wenene Weer
Wishieyer
Saa Eee Rennas
Cray
Johnson
Erneesewas Perera Very
BK I W.'s
Goebel
Seraee Ae
Driscoll Eeeese
Lyme Ee See
Rittnauer Eescaas Beeemenses
Soreness
Rner Alleys Marotts
Papenbrock
Indiana
Wagner Aeens
Fish
Fosdick
Wishmeyer
Columbia Alleys
Matlock
Griffith
Taylor
Smith
Mueller
Tate
Atwood Aes Ee
Donaldson Saneane
Chicago Backs Stagg Pride Special to The Sun
Chicago backs Stagg pride as speed leads the attack. Merriman Iddings and De Tray headline a swift backfield built to support Walter Steffens at quarterback. Capt. De Tracy, a veterans lead, while the line needs strengthening before the big games.
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Chicago
Maroon
Merriman
Iddings
de Tray
L. C. de Tracy
Varsity
Harold Iddings
Noah Merriman
Stagg
Walter Steffens
Eckersall
Stage
Notre Dame Yell Leaders Prep for Indiana Game Crowd
Notre Dame plans a big noise rally with Bill Flynn and Mickey Donnelly as yell leaders. Manager Draper traveled to Indianapolis to coordinate, meeting at Sherman council, YMCA. Catholic groups in Indianapolis and nearby cities will practice Notre Dame yells for the Washington Park game on November 2, sending chants to YMCA K of F and K of C and other orders.
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Notre Dame
J. U
Bill Flynn
Mickey Donnelly
Draper
Indianapolis
Sherman Council
Washington Park
K. of F. M
K. of C
Manual Football Schedule Shows Five Games This Season
Manager Ballard completed the rest of Manual football schedule with five games. The slate ends with the annual game against Shortridge in Indianapolis on November 23. Opponents include Marion at Indianapolis October 26, Louisville Manual at Louisville November 2, Anderson at Anderson November 9, Louisville Male at Indianapolis November 16.
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Manual
Ballard
Shortridge
Marion
Indianapolis
Louisville Manual
Louisville
Anderson
Louisville Male
Haines Appointed Clerk In Civil Service Office
Washington October 28 Ora E Haines of Indianapolis Indiana has been appointed as clerk in the civil service commission office.
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Sun
Washington
Indianapolis Faces Outlaw League Bid To Join Pro Baseball
A report from Chicago describes a meeting about forming a new outlaw league to back both the American and National leagues. Cities including Indianapolis, Chicago, Kansas City, Cincinnati, Pittsburg and St. Louis were involved with an investigative committee to assess each site. Indianapolis is deemed doubtful unless it can prove it can support a major league and the local American Association team, presided over by W. H. Watkins.
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Indianapolis
American Association
W. H
Watkins
Chicago
John T. McMahon
St. Louis
Kansas City
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
McMahon
St. Louis Times
A. A
Dan O Leary Stuns Medical Profession With Endurance Feat
Cincinnati report details Dan O Leary the professional pedestrian ending a 41 day marathon 1000 mile walk. Doctors G W Hale Edwin N Craig and Osler theory assess heart appetite digestion and muscle condition while noting imminent collapse and swollen bruised foot. O Leary relied on eggs for energy and may publish medical data for science.
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Sun
Cincinnati
Dan O'Leary
G. W. Hale
Edwin N. Craig
O'Leary
Osler
Walker
O’leary
First Base Rules in Big League Fielding Says Unglaub
Boston star Bob Unglaub argues modern first basemen must fight for every play. He notes hitters like Davis and Chase, praises young Rossman, and explains how quick thinking, glove work, and instinct shape successful first basemen amid hard throws, sharp grounders, and risky plays.
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Cleveland
Bob Unglaub
Boston
Ungilaub
Harry Davis
Hal Chase
Tom Jones
Rossman
Wagner
Crawford
Cobb
Fort Wayne Fans Rally For Packy McFarland in Ten Rounder
Local crowd from Indianapolis heads to Fort Wayne to see Packy McFarland clash with Kid Goodman in a ten round bout at the Stockyards arena. Fans expect McFarland to win though Goodman has slowed with time. Davenport results suggest the two are closely matched and the fight will draw keen interest.
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Fort Wayne
Goodman
Davenport
McFarland
Punts and Passes in College Football Chat
A survey of freshmen attacks at Indiana and warmups for upcoming games. notes on players at Purdue Yale Fordham and Penn. Mentions injuries, positional changes, and coaching figures including Sheldon Barry McKay Hare Olcott Eckersall and Yost. Highlights rule changes and a bold center rush commentary.
Champion Batters in Major League History
A historical roll of top batters by year and team across the National and American Leagues. Names include Anson, Brouthers, Cobb, Wagner, Lajoie, and Keeler among others, with cited averages and clubs across 1879 to 1907. The list notes unofficial and era anomalies while highlighting standout seasons and career markers.
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Anson
Chicago
Gore
Brouthers
Buffalo
O’ Rourke
Connor
New York
Kelly
Maui
Philadelphia
Barnes
White
Boston
Dalrymple
Milwaukee
Seeeersen
Luby
Hamilton
Cobb
Detroit
Burkett
Cleveland
Keeler
Baltimore
Delehanty
Wagner
Pittsburg
Washington
Lajoie
Indoor Baseball Meeting Aims Eight Club League
The new indoors baseball league will be organized at a Wednesday night meeting of magnates at the Marion club. Y. M. L Wonderlands Marions Battery A Pope-Waverleys are in. Another team may join, potentially forming an eight club league.
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Marion Club
The
Wonderlands
Marions
Battery A
Pope-Waverleys
August SeeT Dies in Indianapolis Gun Maker Succumbs at Home
August SeeT, a prominent Indianapolis gun and ammunition maker, died at his home on Tuesday evening. He suffered from dropsy and rheumatism. He is survived by his widow, two brothers Amos and John, and a sister Mrs. Mary Johnson.
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August
Indianapolis
W. South St
Amos
John
Mary Johnson
Pur Company Offers Bottles and Demijohns for Sale
PURU DISTILLED WATER COMPANY advertises half gallon bottles priced at five cents and five gallon demijohns. A new phone number 1177 is listed with the main line. The notice includes estate details and updates to contact information.
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Puru Distilled Water Company
Esate
Vienna Honors Dead Actor Matras in City Resolution
The Vienna municipal council passed a resolution praising Matras for his educational work and ordered his burial in Zentralfriedhof at the city’s expense. He died in 1887 after a life on stage beginning in 1852 with the Kwapil company, later at larger theaters. famed at Carl theater, memory loss followed, and he died in an insane asylum.
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Vienna
Matras
Zentralfriedhof
Saya
Kwapil
Prater
Carl Theater
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