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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1906
Page
7
The Indianapolis team spent heavily on Natural league players last year but got little value. Big league managers sidestep reorganization next spring, avoiding fake reputations as surplus players are shifted. Many purchases did not pay off, costing the team money and major contracts to assume.
By J J Corde tt recounts a Birmingham bout between Daly and an English youth. The Englishman claimed the bout on points while Daly KOed, sparking whispers of betting and favoritism. Daly appeared the better fighter but rarely had supporters. The result led Daly to retire from boxing.
The Best of the Sun's Anson stories publish Monday with Anson explaining why the Chicago Cubs lead the National League pennant race. Tuesday will feature how the White Sox, despite weak hitting, produced remarkable running plays and the two teams are described as distinct types of ball clubs.
In Canton yesterday after watching Umpire Rigler of the Central league officiate Wheeling vs Canton. Pulliam informed Rigler of his trip and hinted at a possible contract, though Rigler noted the agreement was not finalized and no one else knew of the discussions.
Evansville reports Brownie Mclean an outfielder from Vincennes in the Kitty League was purchased by President J P Canton and President H Walker of Evansville Central League. The sale, noted by special to The Sun, follows the Umpire Rigler incident and involves Pulliam of the National League.
American Association features Tastanapolis at Toledo, Columbus at Louisville, Milwaukee at Minneapolis. National League games include Taston at Philadelphia and New York at Brooklyn, plus Pittsburgh at Chicago and Cincinnati at St Louis. American League shows Washington at Boston and Philadelphia at New York, with Detroit and St Louis matchups. Central League highlights Evansville at Terre Haute and Grand Rapids at South Bend, among others.
The Indiana state fair racing program starts Monday and runs daily through Friday with fast entries from Grand Circuit and fairs. Featured events include trotting and pacing divisions on Monday and daily warm competition, aiming for strong purses and large attendance as stables near capacity.
Fragmented box score readout shows multiple NL games with incomplete lines. Teams include Chicago Pittsburgh Cincinnati St Louis Philadelphia Boston New York Brooklyn. Pitching duels feature Reulbach Moran Karger Grady and Schiel with batters Linderman Sparks Don Taylor Bowerman Stricklett Horgon.
Chicago Sept 4 Jack OBrien and Sam Berger signed articles for the heavyweight world championship. A club may bid $15,000 for the match. OBrien traveled through Chicago en route to Amtralls. The agreement sets a 50 50 purse split and a 2 percent to the loser, with a catch weight match to be agreed.
A column mocks rival team pledges by offering large sums to pennant contenders. It lists 1 000 000 to the Hoontars for pennant wins and other prizes for second place and specific achievements, including batting leaders and comparisons to Steinfeldt, highlighting a playful yet sharp take on prize incentives in baseball.
President O Brien oversees compiling official batting and fielding averages after the season. He has asked league presidents to send scores promptly from every city as he works on all game scores up to September. The process aims to publish accurate stats though current records are considered unreliable.
In Hartford Connecticut the harness racing card featured a 2 0 pace division with several runners including SER Boy Ay dArgot Mihas and Bint in heat style competition. India and Jeanie Benyon also appeared with judges noting times around 2 12 for the opening heat and 2 40s in the later pacing segment as the crowd watched betting action unfold.
The Columbus and Indianapolis game stretched 14 innings in a remarkable AAA clash. Pickering and Hinchman starred for Columbus, with key hits from Kellum and Dunteavy driving a late rally. Final score 4 to 1 in favor of Columbus after extended defense and extra bases.
Hoosiers show strong speed as they prepare for a demanding week, visiting Toledo on Monday and continuing a road trip toward Louisville. The club's early form suggests sharp improvement, with series of games at Toledo, Indianapolis, Louisville, and Washington Park ahead before a possible curtain call on Sept 17.
Special to The Sen Fort Wayne Indiana September Arthur Kuhenort a Wisconsin student at Concordia college had his skull accidentally crushed yesterday while playing ball on campus He received a blow with a bat and his condition is critical.
In Goldfield Melson loses to Gang denying his championship and stunning his Chicago fiancée Ailes Blanche Savoy who cheered him from ringside. She leaves in tears as the victory goes to Gang, ending plans for a wedding if Melson won.
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