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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1905
Page
6
The Athletics hire Newhouse as keeper and chaperone for Rube Waddell. Newhouse pockets expenses, shadows Waddell, and becomes a constant presence around the pitcher. George Wardell approves, while Newhouse's vigilant role remains central as the team travels and trains.
New York September report says the Giants are confident of winning the pennant and have money bet on it. Pittsburg is playing well and closing the gap, with at bats carrying high stakes as both teams push for the lead. Griffith praises McGraw while noting squeezing plays may be used if needed.
Toledo reports reveal Captain Gene Dumontreville engineered a base stealing tactic in the league, involving bluff plays with a delayed saccfifice to draw fielders and prompt a misthrow. Moriarty for Toledo leads the American Association with 11 stolen bases, while Demontreville’s earlier Atlanta success is noted.
Dan Patch, famed pacer, failed to lower the world pacing record but set a new track mark for the mile at 2 4 5, beating Star Pomier's 1857 time. Spectators crowded the stands and rivered the track as Patchen and trainer Hersey delivered a strong trial before the crowd.
The page lists American Association and National League standings with teams such as St Paul Milwaukee Columbus Minneapolis and others, plus box scores. It notes pitchers and battery pairs like Whittridge Sullivan Hickey Towne Minehan Lane and Orth Kidnow among others, and mentions Chicago New York Philadelphia Boston Brooklyn and Detroit matchups with scores and lineups. The item ends with a Chicago Club executive Murphy commenting on the Giants and the league's concerns over rising competition.
The Williamsport club led the Tri-Siet League by winning one game in succession. Wallace’s poor hitting slowed Pillburg, while “Dimmy” Canavan doubts Connecticut players reach major league speed. The world series likely to start Oct 1 with city selected by lot. proposals to alternate games between New York and Philadelphia if they face each other. Crilee favors giving young players a chance, citing Jake Stahl and Altrock. Frank Laporte, Buffalo Eastern League second baseman, may join the Highlanders next season. Young Corbett plans a Sept 19 return to boxing, potentially meeting Harry Law in. Corbett trains steadily for the lumber-card bout. New ex-champion remains largely out of fighting, showing reluctance to engage. Kay’s victory in Sheepshead stakes boosts his career earnings to 165,853. Kakamazog city council approves a ten-round boxing ordinance. mayor expected to sign, with promoters assured of support.
Scripps press report from Francisco Sept 14 says manager Nolan will not weight Gardner and proposes Gardner take a lightweight tilt at 139 pounds. Nelson aims to box a lighter foe while avoiding Gans and his shady reputation. The Britt Nelson bout set a record for referee pay, with Jett and Grann y each drawing large sums.
Fragments describe horse racing entries across multiple farms and locations including Knightstown Terre Haute and Margrave farm. Names such as W. Evans G. Vroman J. QVeennar and A.C. Overholt appear amid purses and classes with mixed obfuscated details.
Special to The Ni Indianapolis buys Summers a young pitcher from Springfield for the Central League. He dominated Louisville, shutting down the Colonels with an almost flawless effort. McCreery Moran and Farrell drove in runs while Summers held the line, and the Hoosiers pulled away in the later innings.
The subscriber informs the Marion County Board of Commissioners that he will apply at the October term 19665 for a license to sell intoxicating malt and spirituous liquors in quantities up to Ave gal at a time with a drinking privilege on premises at No 91 Harrison St Ward 11 Indianapolis Center Township. He also gives notice that he will apply for pool table privileges at the same location in the same terms. August Dreyer signs the notice.
Carlisle Sept 16 The Carlisle Indians began football practice amid strong coach George Woodruff optimism. Many returnees and new candidates report, with most of last year’s squad already in camp and several promising players at the training table. Bemus Pierce and Frank Stidon, veteran standouts, are working hard as the squad prepares for a successful season.
A notice to citizens of the Twelfth ward Center township Marion county Indiana states the subscriber will apply at the October term 1865 to the Marion county board of Commissioners for a license to sell intoxicating liquors in larger quantities than five gallons. The premises described sit at No 6 West Street in Ward Not McCAFFERY at the corner West and Pearl streets in Indianapolia with a two story building and rear stock rooms and kitchen.
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