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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1908

Page

6

Tip O'Neill may join Hoosier outfield in Indianapolis

Tip O'Neill star outfielder of the Minneapolis team may move to the Indianapolis outfield next season after talks with President Watkins and Mike Cantillon. O'Neill, one of the league's top outfielders, played for the White Sox the prior season and plans to make Indianapolis his permanent home while pursuing business interests. He notes the outlaw status of Chicago's team and the recent fine order from the national commission, and has bought an interest in the New Essex hotel on W Ohio street.

Tip” O'Neill Minneapolis Indianapolis O'Neil Watkins Mike Cantillon O’neil American Association White Sox Comiey National Commission Chicago Herman Schaefer Detroit

Tricks and nerves crown boxing tricks at National club

The article recalls how fighters like Kid McCoy used tactics to unsettle opponents, with examples from past bouts. It highlights Jim Stewart’s defeat, Terry McGovern’s fury, Battling Nelson’s delaying tactics, and other legendary moments of psychological warfare and clever seconding in a storied era of boxing.

Jim Stewart New York Kid McCoy National Club Jim McCoy Young Corbett McGovern Terry Denverite Nelson Cage Philadelphia the Dane

Indiana Notre Dame grid clash sets vast town crowd

Lafayette dispatch notes Indiana and Notre Dame set for a large attendance at Washington Park with trains from Bloomington and alumni rooting. Purdue and Wabash update from Oct 2 and 23 share injuries and lineups while Penn and Princeton prep for Carlisle and Fordham tests.

Hayes Sets Amateur Motorcycle Records at Detroit Meet

Fred Hayes of Chicago broke three amateur world marks at the Federation of American Motor Cyclists event held at the state fairgrounds in Detroit. He clocked one mile standing start in 1:03.5, mile flying start in 0:52.4, and covered 61.15 miles in one hour of continuous riding to surpass the 56 mile record.

Detroit Mich Fred Hayes Chicago State Fairgrounds Federation of American Motor Cyclists

Cobb Injured At Georgia State Fair

Tyrus Cobb, Georgia’s favorite baseball son, was injured at the Georgia state fair in Atlanta during a Midway visit. A wet plank caused a tumble as he moved through the midway, drawing large crowds as he recovered from the incident.

Atlanta Tyrus Cobb Georgia Cobh

Great trio of Fiat drivers chosen for Savannah race

Felice Nazzaro Louis Wagner and Ralph De Palma form a formidable Fiat team for the grand prize race of the Automobile Club of America at Savannah Georgia on Thanksgiving day. They present the strongest and most clever lineup yet seen in a U S motoring event.

New York Felice Nazzaro Louis Wagner Ralph de Palma Fiat Automobile Club of America Savannah

McLean Posts 1000 Forfeit to Stay Alcohol Free

Cincinnati backstop Long Larry McLean posted a $1,000 forfeit to abstain from liquor for a year starting Oct 24. He vows to remain on the water wagon, saying he will lose the sum if he asks for any drink stronger than milk during that period. McLean emphasizes it is his choice, not club pressure, to prove he can quit drinking.

Indianapolis Sun Cincinnati Larry McLean Larry

Ketchel Set to Battle Papke as Training Ramps Up

New York October reports Stanley Ketchel is ready for Papke with Joe O Connor arriving from Point Arena to San Francisco. Ketchel is in peak condition and has unsettled promoter Jack Gleason by sending for his car, demanding Ketchel run at half-speed around training roads.

New York Stanley Ketchel Mr. Papke Big Michigan Mawler Joe O’conner San Francisco Point Arena Cal O’connor Papke

Coffroth Opposes Thanksgiving Bout Plans

Jimmy Coffroth threatens an opposition Thanksgiving bout while Gleason reassesses. Ketchel and Papke are slated for Thanksgiving morning, with Coffroth bound to behave well that morning despite his afternoon feelings.

Jimmy Coffroth Gleason Ketchel Papke King Coffroth

Stallings Granted Right to Remarry in Grays Case

George T. Stallings, Newark baseball manager and prospective New York Americans manager, was awarded the right to remarry by a Grays superior court jury. His previous divorce suit had been pursued by his wife with Eunice D. McKibben of Buffalo named as co respondent. The prior action ended with Stallings denied the right to remarry before the case was reopened.

Grays George T. Stallings Newark New York Americans Stallings Gard

Close Call for Landis in Board of Trade Billiards

At the Board of Trade billiard parlor last night Landis edged Holmes by one point with a 200 to 174 victory. Holmes was competing in the 116 class.

Board of Trade Landis Holmes

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