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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1907

Page

7

Van Horn Too Outmatched by Morgan in Cardhead Fight

Van Horn, Columbus fighter, staged a scenic ride impression as Morgan floored him after a sharp onside kick. Stein and Bronson battled to a ten round 2 draw in a tightly contested bout. Kid Beebe was stopped early by Gregg, prompting a potential Morgan rematch with Gregg or Beebe for the title shot. Morgan faces Jimmy Gardner next on Thanksgiving day.

Russell van Horn Columbus Unk Russell Morgan Indianapolis Ryan van Horn Morpheus Gregg Kid Beebe Philadelphia Beebe John L. Sullivan Tony Caponi Peoria Sullivan Morgan-Van Horn Jimmy Gardner Fort Wayne

Indiana Giants Depend On Krutsch And Weymire To Face Notre Dame

Indiana report highlights Krutsch as a versatile back and top punter and drop kicker, with Weymire at center noted for exceptional speed and aggressive play. The piece frames these players as key to beating Notre Dame this season.

Sheldon Weymire

Kid McCoy Becomes Private Detective of Fifth Avenue

Norman Selby known as Kid McCoy announces a new detective agency on Fifth Avenue with Frank Peabody, a former central office detective, as partner. The move follows his pugilist career and marks a shift to the detective business in New York.

Norman Selby Kid McCoy Frank Peabody Central Office Fifth Ave

Local Pastor decries boxing as organized brutality in Indianapolis

Rev Joshua Stansfield, after watching Van Horn KO Morgan in the Auditorium bout, calls boxing “organized brutality” and says the sport serves elite classes. He notes he and associates were not guests, visited for personal reasons, and spoke with Judge Wharton and police. Others present included Rev Howard R Van Auken and Rev E S Shumaker.

Indianapolis Joshua Stansfield

Auto Notes on Car Buying and Guarantees

An illustrated view notes that some buyers buy cars without experts, focusing on a one year guarantee to cover repairs. It compares oil to politeness in traffic and urges motorists to keep politeness and car maintenance in balance, keeping a tuned car for smoother driving.

Rainier Company

Nick Collins loses to Buttermore in Ohio bout

Special in The Sam reports Nick Collins, famed Canadian light heavyweight, was defeated by Leipsic wrestler David Buttermore in Columbus Grove. Buttermore captured the first and third falls after a recent meet had been declared a draw. A rematch is set for Detroit this week.

Columbus Grove Nick Collins Canada David Buttermore Detroit

Not Very Far Wrong. High School Football Ban Filed

Special to The Sam Kankakee Oct 31 Attor ney 8 R Moore files bill in circuit court seeking injunction to restrain high school students from playing football. Case likely heard next Tuesday.

Kankakee R. Moore

O'Brien Stirs Up Baseball Meeting

New York Oct 31 The National Association meeting for professional baseball leagues nears conclusion with 23 of 36 leagues represented. J D O'Brien Milwaukee president of the American association proposed resolutions to reclassify Pacific Coast Southern and Western leagues to Class B and trim the national board to five, but the changes were tabled. The next year's meeting will be in Chicago.

National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues J. D. O’brien Milwaukee American Association Chicago Puacific Coast National Board National Association O’brien Pacific Coast League Southern League Western League National Board of Arbitration Eastern League

SPORTLETTES: Mixed boxing and football notes from New Haven

Reagan remains under Mike Murphy at Penn with Miller stepping in at pivot. Carroll Cooney is being developed as a drop kicker, able to hit from the 85 yard line. Mayhew shines on offense but is weaker on defense. Harry Lewis shifts weight, set to meet Mike Donovan in six rounds. Cardinals reportedly draw over 4,000 per game. Walter East draft price paid. Little Rock may force him to play. In Paris an auto accident arouses obstruction charges and undertaker needs. Matty Baldwin signed to meet Summers Keyes winner around Nov 14 at Englewood A. C. Packey McFarland offered big incentive to fight Baldwin but heads to San Francisco. Humphreys quickly accepts.

New Haven Carroll Cooney Cooney Harvard Matty Baldwin Joe Humphreys Summers-Keyes Englewood A. C

Sheridan Rest Needed After Strain At Athens Games

New York Oct 31 Martin Sheridan famed American athlete must rest after overtaxing his strength during the Garden indoor championships. He strained the stomach while training and after competing in seven events, including a pole vault world record of 28 feet, he advised to lay off. Club president P J Conway urged him to stop for health, while Sheridan had been the dominant point winner and renowned for the discus and weight events.

Garden Martin Sheridan P. J. Conway Conway America

Real Candy Dominates Pere Marquette League Night

Kimmel of the Tishmingoes led with a high score of 24 and a 202 average over three games in the Pere Marquette league opener on Wednesday. Lauck of the Cheyennes matched 232, Eunkel of the Iroquois had 220, with Mo hawks Cheyennes Mackinaws and Seminoles taking two of three from Iroquois Pawnees Navajoes and Tishimingoes. scores listed.

Kimmel Lauck Eunkel

Bowling leaders and match results in local league action

In Independent Bowling Wednesday night Prange of the Angels led with 250, followed by Bornhorst of the Shermans and Kehrein of the Deweys. The Federals swept the Deweys, the Manhattans lost to the Anonyms, centrals and sheriffs broke even, highlighting a varied card of scores and headliners. BROOKLINE GOLF special report: Tom McNamara and George Low won the four ball foursome at the Country club, with Hutchinson and Campbell taking second, Ross and Campbell third, and Ross posting best 18 hole score at 73.

Independent Bowling League Bornhorst Shermans Kehrein Deweys Federals Manhattans Centrals Brookline Mass Tom McNamara Fall River George Low Baltus Rol Country Club Eastern Professional Golfers’ Association McNamara Low John Hutchinson St. Andrews Matt Campbell Donald Ross Oakley Jack Campbell Philadelphia Ross Conners Eeassresee Maloney Teen Oe Wilder Apeenae Bnweeneeseae Eeeemene Os Eenne Aecees Ee Centrals C.neereeneen Nance Barkalow Eagles Agreses Aeces Eats Ve Murphy Bailey Ari Weiker Beckert Pawn Eas Bnavely Secesesse Sebnescesceas Base Dni Ames Annaeen Tia Turner Alleys I Guineas Galea C. O'Connor Hilkinger Ae Sen Baughman J. Connor Aedes Metzier Balzer Euvenes Reiner Aesee Esecsossee Beta Enema Marion Avaee A. Prange Wees Ostermeyer Reckenbach Ey. Prange Mont Wishmeier Blackford Feltman Gerlach Gene Eben Horan Ai Ah

Sonoma Girl Against World Brings Challenge to Readville

Lotta Crabtree offers Sonoma Girl 2.05% against top trotters including Highball 2:06 4, Sweet Marie 2:02, George G. 2:05, Major Delfar 1:59 with Readville track on the line. Charles Jewett pushes for Sweet Marie to accept while experts deem Sonoma Girl the likely favorite. Crabtree is noted for two Transylvania stake winners with Nutboy and Sonoma Girl.

Sun Boston Mass Lotta Crabtrea Readville Sweet Marie George G Major Delfar Charles Jewett New England Breeders’ Association Sonoma Girl Lotta Crabtree Nutboy Sonoma

Davis to Manage White Sox After Jones Retires

Chicago October 31 George Davis announces he will manage the Chicago White Sox after Fielder Jones retires leaving Sullyan out of the role. Davis states he will take the tiller until further orders amid ongoing speculation over a successor.

Chicago Jones White Sox George Davis Davis Billy Sullivan

Honors To Gorman Lead Crow Team In League

Gorman of the Crows earned top honors in the E F M league by scoring 202 as the Crows won one of three games against the Guineas. Eagles and Buzzards each dropped three, Ravens and Owls taking losses. City Club Alleys scores not fully listed.

Gorman Crows Guineas Eagles Buzzards The Ravens Owls

Punts and Passes In Classic Football Mockups

Notre Dame conducts secret Wednesday practice on Cartier field as Coach Barry steers a fierce workout. Depauw seeks form against Indiana, while Wabash vows to stifle their attack. Saturday brings Franklin, Butler, and Depauw in Crawfordsville battles with looming Turkey-day hopes. Earlham aims to topple Rose Poly as curious rule quizzing centers on a play near the goal.

Notre Dame Cartier Field Barry Depauw Indiana Wabash Methodists Crawfordsville

South Bend Central League Base stockholders plan debt relief

In South Bend Indiana on October 31 special to Tae Sun, 100 stockholders notify intent to subscribe for five shares each to raise funds for paying debts of the past season and to build a reserve for player recruitment for next season, as bids for the club’s franchise falter.

Tae Sun South Bend Ind South Bend Central League

County Attorney Seeks to Oust Grainger from Racing Board

Jefferson County Attorney R L Page acting for Attorney General N B Hays filed suit in Jefferson circuit court to remove Charlies F Grainger from the Kentucky State Racing Commission on grounds that he is a usurper.

The Sun Louisville R. L. Page Jefferson County N. B. Hays Jefferson Circuit Charlies F. Grainger Kentucky State Racing Commission

Kelley to Manage Boston Nationals Next Year

Toronto October 31 Joseph Kelley manager of the Toronto Eastern League club has been engaged as manager of the Boston Nationals for next season.

Toronto Ont Joseph Kelley Boston Nationals

Indiana and Notre Dame Face Key Football Showdown

Indiana coaches Sheldon and Notre Dame’s Barry prepare for a crucial Saturday clash at Washington Park. Indiana trains lightly on Friday with signals and kicks while Notre Dame conducts severe final work. About 1,200 Bloomington rooters and a strong Catholic society presence pack the stands as Munson anchors Indiana’s line in a battle of old and new football ideas.

Indiana Notre Dame Washington Park Sheldon Jordan Field Indianapolis Denison Hotel Indianapeolis Knights of Columbus A. Q H Kk. F. M Barry Olltime

Licenses Issued by National Cycling Association Board

The Board of Control of the National Cycling Association announces licenses in several categories. Professionals include T. M. Samuelson and F. E. Br. Heagren of Salt Lake City and Edward Gumbel of New York City, plus professional trainer A. Cochran of Salt Lake City. Amateurs feature Walter DeMara of San Francisco and others in multiple regions across the United States.

Kelsey Board of Control National Cycling Association T. M. Samuelson FE. BR New York City L. Kressel G Wood Edward Bloomfield Woods Maurice Gallagher Philadelphia A. C. Cardy J. R. Rosen John Benedict Brooklyn N. Y Harry Boice Absecon N.J A. J. Griffith Reading Kinloch Paterson N. J George Stroebig Archibald Barton James Byrnes Arthur A. Allen Philip Kury William Lamphear Edward D. Sheffe Co. W. Glendenning George South Atlantic City George Lockner Syracuse W. B. Glynn Torrington Thomas Booth Tipping Englewood

Chicago Seem Victor Over Minnesota in Northrop Field Clash

United Press reports Coach Williams of Minnesota concedes Chicago will win the Saturday contest on Northrop field in Minneapolis. Stagg and his team anticipate victory as about 24 players depart for Minnesota. Chicago students gave the Maroons a sendoff at Mandell hall with a bonfire and freshmen sophomore events.

United Press Chicago Williams Minnesota Northrop Minneapolis Stagg University of Chicago Maroons Mandell Hall

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