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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1908
Page
6
Indianapolis and Louisville begin their tug of war for the A A championship here as Indianapolis hosts the opening games and aims to leverage home field. Prospect of a tight pennant race persists through a lengthy schedule ending September 14 with strong fan support and pivotal eight-game series ahead.
Boxing action eyed in Springfield Ohio as Jimmy Dunn faces Ray Bronson in a scheduled 15 round bout. Spectators Ketcher Papke Moran Attell and Nelson Gans expect a strong showing while Freddie Cole plans a post fight challenge, training on a farm in Illinois for a return to the ring.
Nelson and Gans are so evenly matched that scales would not detect any difference between them. Each aimed for exactly 154 pounds. Gans trains today along routine lines and Sunday he spars in his quarters, while Nelson eases his workouts. Abe Attell lightens his load with a city trip. At Owen Morén's quarters a shortened schedule is observed.
Truss M. Lynn aged 70 a veteran liveryman and race-horseman died in Portsmouth Ohio last night from dropsy. He was noted as an early figure in local horse interests and racing circles. Potential biographical details omitted.
In Columbus on September 5, the Hoosiers defeated the Senators 6 to 4 as four first inning runs, fueled by Otto Williams Williams triple, set the tone. Davidson, Hayden, Friel, and Williams added key hits. Slagle held and Hess allowed multiple runs while contributing at the plate for Indiana. The loss tightens the race as Louisville trims Toledo and Indianapolis eyes a Colonels matchup.
A dated testimonial promotes a physician crafted remedy for nervous debility and weakened manhood. It claims quick home cure without extra medicines and invites letters to A. E. Robinson in Detroit for a free copy of the prescription. The message targets men seeking regain of vigor and urges avoidance of patent remedies.
Special to the Indianapolis Sun reports Stanley Ketchell and Billy Papke tighten training for the middleweight title fight. Jim Jeffries, set to referee, visited Papke at Venice-on-the-Bay and watched sparring sessions. Ketchell continued gym work at East-side A. C. with vigorous rounds, while Papke sparred hard with Jim Tremble. Ketchell remains favored in betting, though Papke gains support for the bout.
American Association matchups include Toledo at Columbus, Minneapolis at Kansas City, St. Paul at Milwaukee, and Indianapolis at Louisville. National League action features St. Louis at Cincinnati, Boston at Brooklyn, Chicago at Pittsburg, and New York at Philadelphia. American League shows Philadelphia at Boston, Washington at New York, Cleveland at KlcEEe, and Detroit at St. Louis. Central League games pair Grand Rapids with South Bend, Evansville with Terre Haute, Dayton with Fort Wayne, and Wheeling against Zanesville.
Indiana breeders prepare for the state fair with hundreds of cattle set to compete in Shorthorns and Herefords. Notables include Virginia C. Meredith of Cambridge City and J. G. Robbins of Horace among key prize-winners, with many farms from Ohio and Kentucky represented. Local Indiana herds from Walter Hadley Danville Warren T. McCray Skentland A C Huxley Clem Graves Burker Hill Ethan Bendall and W S VanNatta Fowler will showcase top stock.
The Weber Reserves, a leading amateur squad, travel to Peru Sunday to clash with the Specials as they push to defend the amateur title. They boast a 19 3 record and aim to prove their strength against worthy foes.
Jack Dougherty of Milwaukee defeated Young Battling Nelson from Chicago in the first round. Nelson, who has been active in Chicago lately, was overwhelmed quickly in a swift bout on September 5 in Milwaukee.
The Chicago Union and the A. B. C.'s square off at Northwestern park Saturday for the first of a five game series to decide the Indiana and Illinois colored championship. Some Union players formerly starred for the A. B. C. club. Two games slated for Friday and Sunday.
New York on September 5 Matty Baldwin and Bert Weyes fought six rounds to a draw at the Fairmont club. The bout was competitive with even strength and build. Baldwin showed cleverness while Keyes had the edge in power though not in speed. Baldwin appeared flabby and below his best form.
At the Minnesota state fair on September 5, Minor Heir attempted to pace a mile in 2 04 for a new record. The effort came up short as the horse failed to surpass Dan Patch in the unpaced mile without a windshield, marking another 2:04 mile for Minor Heir.
Roseben and Bar None lead the first race while Nimbus also runs. Sinister heads the second with Lincetus noted. Gcene entry and Trance pace the third with Madedn entry. Balcott, King James and Dorante win the fourth. Monier Grapple and Woodcraft in the fifth with Summer Night and Lasatia in the sixth. Three best bets include Sheene entry straight in race three Sallot straight in race four and Montfort straight in race five.
Baseball results from Indianapolis and other cities show American Association games with Milwaukee and Kansas City posting wins, while National League reports feature Boston, Brooklyn, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Chicago, Cleveland, and St. Louis in various outcomes. The article also notes a postponed Dayton-Fort Wayne match and includes a regional note from St. Louis about labor union sentiments among ball players.
Four events slated on the half mile track Monday at the state fair with purses of 500 dollars each except the stake offering 2000 dollars. Notable entries include Allen Winter from Readville and judges listed as Streicher Smith Baker.
In San Francisco on September 5, Nelson and Eddie Smith debated rule interpretations. They agreed the referee should not intervene between fighters and that holding would be prohibited. Nelson added he preferred the match continue even if blood covered his face, and warned the duration hinges on Gat s performance and whether he fights or runs.
If you enjoy fishing canoeing camping or studying wildlife, explore Algonquin National Park of Ontario for a summer visit. A vast fish preserve with numerous lakes and rivers offers magnificent canoe trips and pure high altitude atmosphere. Free illustrated descriptive publication available by applying to G W Vaux Room 917 Merchants Loan and Trust Building Chicago IL.
Milwaukee, Sept 5. Indications support no post season series between pennant winners of the American Association and Eastern League for the Class A majors. Eastern league ends later, and owners say they cannot keep teams in shape after the regular season. Last year Toronto beat Columbus. costs and profits deterred future play. Indiana wants no post season. if Hoosiers win, expect barnstorming tour.
The Gem Laundry promotes family washings rough dry by the pound with all flat pieces ironed and advertises new pianos priced from 165 dollars and up. Phones 1671. Wulschner's also featured in the notice.
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