Boxing Showdown Looms at State Fair Auditorium
Abe Attell and Jimmy Walsh prepare for a featherweight ten round bout at the Indianapolis Auditorium amid strong public interest. Walsh weighs in at 122 pounds ringside, while Attell faces tougher weight stipulations. Local favorite Young Sharkey meets Kid Lucca in a sought after semi wind up, with Sharkey claiming top form amid recent camp training and a prior draw with Lucca. Freddie Cole backs Sharkey as faster and stronger than before.
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Sportettes notes on boxing and baseball movement in 1909 era
Peter Sullivan alleges a prearranged loss to Cyclone Johnny Thompson to secure a later title shot. Billy McCarty may join the Reds next season. Reds relinquish Marlin Springs training clause and may train in Georgia or Alabama. Prokes challenges Nan McLeod in a $100 ride match. Cubs lead the season series against multiple clubs. Reds, McLean, Schies, and Pearce face roster questions. Schlie injures ankle. potential shift of Louisville series to northern Ohio due to a streetcar strike.
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Teddy Keeps Up Practice on the Water at Oyster Bay
Special dispatch notes President Roosevelt spending much time rowing during the vacation period at Oyster Bay. He reduces horseback riding and tree chopping, rows long hours, often with a son aboard or alone. A local waterman valued his big skiff at 2.50 dollars.
Cardinals Scout Purchases Run Up Big Price Tag
President Robison of the Cardinals is spending heavily on new talent as the scouting operation budgets rise. The record shows numerous buys from $375 to $2,250 with total outlays around $20,500 and more players eyed before September 15.
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Britt Criticism Sparks James Edward Defense Statement
James Edward issues a public statement detailing his side of the encounter with Gans after criticism targeted his actions. He defends his conduct and aims to present facts, urging readers to consider his perspective amid ongoing dispute.
Britt Confirms Gameness After Fight and Arm Break
San Francisco report quotes Jimmy Britt responding to criticism after Monday night’s bout. He says fans have no reason to doubt his will to fight, noting he endured punishment, his wind was steady, and he fought with a limp left arm before finally quitting when it became hopeless to continue.
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Jimmy Britt
Sullivan's Warning on Canadian Championship Participation
United Press reports President James H. Sullivan of the A A U warns that any athlete taking part in the Canadian Championship meet on September 24 without a registration card from their local club committee will be barred from future AAU events. He also gears up for the annual AAU meeting later this month.
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Tennis tournament at Butler college resumes play
The Butler college tennis program resumed Wednesday as sun dried the courts after a postponement. Close matches are anticipated with Fred Appell facing Lynn McMullin, who spectators say could determine the state championship.
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Lynn McMullin
Shortridge Football Practice Opens With Wabash Star Coach
Practice for Shortridge football starts Monday amid talks for a Wabash College star as coach. Coaches seek higher pay than the school will offer. The season opens with Anderson High School on September 13.
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Chesty Fellows
Anderson High School
Four Dismissed After Grand Jury Indicts
The grand jury returned 2 percent indictments on Tuesday. Four cases were dismissed and the accused discharged: Morris Reggs, Guy Patterson, Sam Abrahamowitts, and Harry Johnson.
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Guy Patterson
Sam Abrahamowitts
Harry Johnson
Jockey Sumter Baby of Saddle
New York dispatch profiles jockey Albert Sumter a 16 year old rider known as the baby of the saddle. Despite weighing only six pounds at birth he has grown into a compact skilled jockey with keen horse sense and strong race control, attracting attention in the metropolitan circuit and experts predict a promising high capability with more weight.
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Tuesday Scores From American Association and National League
American Association results include Indianapolis 2 over Columbus 1, Toledo 4 over Louisville 1, Kansas City 4 over St. Paul 2, Milwaukee 7 over Minneapolis 3. National League scores show Boston 3 over New York 2, Brooklyn 6 over Philadelphia 3, Chicago St Louis Rain, Cincinnati Pittsburg Rain, Boston 5 over Philadelphia 0 first game, Philadelphia 2 over Boston 0 second game, New York 1 over Washington 0 first game, New York 6 over Washington 2 rain, Detroit Cleveland Rain, Chicago St. Louis unresolved due to rain.
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Looking for Games The Courteuse Highlanders a New
The brief item notes interest in arranging matches with the Courteuse team known as the Highlanders. It hints at seeking opponents and scheduling possibilities for a new season.
Hidalgo Favorite for $2000 Stake at Wednesday Card
Four races on Wednesday feature a $2000 stake in the 2:25 pace and a strong field. Hidalgo leads the card with 2:04 14 speed, with Lon McDonald possible on Hidalgo or stablemate Laura Bellini in the 2:11 stake. Kate Dillon and Mary Dillon also compete.
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Wednesday Games Across Leagues and Standings Preview
The schedule lists American Association matchups Indianapolis at Columbus Toledo at Louisville Milwaukee at Minneapolis Kansas City at St. Paul National League games Pittsburg at Cincinnati St Louis at Chicago Boston at Brooklyn American League Chicago at St. Louis Cleveland at Detroit New York at Washington Philadelphia at Boston Central League Wheeling at Dayton Evaneville at South Bend and Terse Havte at Grand Rapids.
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Football Fans Rally as Season Opens September 2
Football clans gather with players conditioning ahead of practice starts Sept. 17 at Cape May for Pennsylvanians and Oct. 2 for other teams. Yale Princeton Harvard Cornell and Penn face new rules, longer games, and a mix of opponents as the season unfolds with key matchups at Cambridge New Haven Philadelphia and various rivalries shaping early results.
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Jennings frets as Naps threaten Athletics rivals
Athletics manager Hughie Jennings says the team is not hitting as well as before and faces a tough stretch against Cleveland, Chicago, and Detroit. He notes St. Louis and the Browns finish strong while Cleveland stands out as the strongest rival, with Philadelphia looming in the east.
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Bowling season opens for Commercial league debuts
The Commercial league began its season with a Tuesday night start as bowlers took the lanes for the first time this year.
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Winton Auto Show Goes West From Cleveland Exhibit
The Winton coast-to-coast auto mobile show at Indiana Automobile company rooms drew attention Tuesday with a continued display on Wednesday. The exhibit, starting in Cleveland in two sections heading east and west, features one chassis two touring cars and one runabout. The highlight is the six cylinder car perfected at Winton factories in Cleveland.
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Murphy Meets Hyland in Quakertown Scrapper Preview
United Press reports a fall boxing season opener at the National Sporting Club in Quakertown featuring Tommy Murphy vs Fighting Nick Hyland. Both fighters promise a knockout by the end of the sixth round amid intense bad blood and even money betting from the sporting public.
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Walter Christy Injured in Pittsburg Track Races
Walter Christy, millionaire automobile manufacturer and designer of the front drive car bearing his name, sustained injuries in track races at Pittsburg that physicians fear may be fatal. Christy is regarded as one of the most intrepid drivers in the business.
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Senators Shakeup Keeps Tie Atop Standings
Columbus and Toledo clash as To ledo thumps the Colonels while Indianapolis defeats the champions to forge a first place tie. Carr's clutch hit, a wide pitch by Upp, and Siegel's key double fuel the Hoosiers late rally in a rain-soaked, slow field game. Six games left to decide the crown.
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Postseason Series Set for Minor League Championship
Toronto, led by Joe Kelley, clinched the Eastern league pennant and will face the American Association champion in a seven game series. Three games in Toronto, three in the visiting city, plus a possible neutral site game if needed to decide the title. Last year Buffalo defeated Columbus in a low enthusiasm series.
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Yale Loss Capt Ide Ends Yale Crew Hope
United Press reports in San Francisco that Yale captain C. E. Ide will not return to Yale this year as he pursues a business career. The news ends Ide’s tenure with the Yale crew and leaves the team to adjust for the upcoming season.
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Delaney and Kaufman to Watch Johnson Burke Bout
Hy United Press reports Billy Delaney and his protégé Al Kaufman traveling to Bridgeport to see the Johnson versus Sailor Burke bout. Johnson is the strong favorite, with Delaney suggesting Kaufman would meet Johnson somewhere in the East if he wins.
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Sun Espate Sparks Odd Public Alarm
Some readers express agitation over a weather or esoteric event labeled espate on the sun though tone remains uncertain. The note mentions Red Man tobacco priced at 18 cents per 3 ounces and other unclear references, reflecting fragmented raspy newspaper shorthand.
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