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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1907
Page
7
The Evans case from St Louis where a bottle struck umpire Evans spurs calls to prohibit sale of bottled goods at parks. Magnates expect winter measures to ban bottles in stands and improve screening. Umpires' authority is upheld, while fans' reckless acts threaten safety and future attendance.
Special to The Sun reports Umpire W C Evans of the American League was badly injured after a spectator threw a four ounce bottle, fracturing his skull. Evans, a former newspaper man, is regarded as one of the best major league umpires.
Special to The Swan from New Castle Indiana reports Ex-State Senator H M Purviance of Huntington who originated the 1903 epileptic bill. He brought the first patient to Grandview State hospital for epileptics, patient W S Ammich of Huntington county present yesterday.
Minor league stars dominate the athletic fest with feats in hitting throwing and sprinting securing prizes. Official results list Mike Mitchell Cincinnati as fungo hitter 413 feet 14 inches and other record performances by Jack Thoney Toronto George Gibson Sheldon Lejeune Walker Clements and John Hatfield with a historic throw of 400 feet 6.5 inches on October 15 1872 in Cincinnati.
The Indianapolis boxing scene faces a shift as promoters push for fights with unknowns over high priced champions. Fans and officials weigh fairness and profit, noting recent payouts to Walsh and Attell before bouts. Local pugilists favor smaller yet scrappy contenders over big names, arguing champions inflate costs and stall through ten rounds. Third rate fighters who try earn more than name stars who avoid hard work.
Shortridge candidates gathered at the athletic field Monday night for a first practice. Coach Miller spoke at length covering tackling and ball handling. Thomas, last year's star tackle and punter, was noted as not returning this year. All the old players plus about 15 newcomers attended, except graduates.
Information from Benjamin Briscoe president of Maxwell Motor company says the New Castle plant will begin full operations February 1 with 1500 to 2000 workers. The factory nears completion and 17 mechanics are already at work in the machine shop department.
Chicago meets Cincinnati in NL action while New York battles Boston and Pittsburgh faces St Louis. In the AL, Chicago plays Detroit and New York meets Philadelphia as St Louis visits Cleveland and Boston encounters Washington.
American Association games saw Minneapolis 6 St Paul 4. Kansas City 7 Milwaukee 5 and 14 to 6 in two games. National League results included Pittsburg 4 St Louis 2. St Louis 5 Pittsburg 1. Boston 3 New York 1. Boston 3 New York 2. Philadelphia 5 Brooklyn 3. Philadelphia 2 Brooklyn 0. American League saw New York 3 Philadelphia 2. Cleveland 4 St Louis 2. Cleveland 2 St Louis 2. Washington 3 Boston 2. Washington 6 Boston 0. Detroit 7 Chicago 9.
Frederick George McNally, head of Rand McNally & Co., died yesterday in Chicago at age 2 from tuberculosis. The obituary notes his leadership of the publishing firm and his prominent position in the industry.
In Los Angeles on September 17 Joe Gans recalled winning the lightweight title from Frank Erne on May 12 1902 in one minute. He described early battles with Erne and his grind to gain a title shot, including clashes with McPartland McFadden Daly and Hawkins. He defended his record of 208 rounds in 14 fights before finally securing the crown.
George Van Haltren captain and center fielder of Oakland is hailed as a grand old man of baseball a star from 188 to the present time. Rip Van Haltren 42 years old has played 24 years from bush teams to Chicago New York Pittsburgh and Baltimore. He entered the big leagues the same year as Lave Cross who now leads the Southern league in batting. Cross outlasted him only. Van Haltren modestly recalls no specific department where he excelled yet notes he stayed up 10 years after Pittsburg sold him as all in. He remains capable of leading minor league runs and batting year after year.
Cy Young the Third, secured from Wichita, may come east for a Pirates trial before season end. Fred Clarke received a Kansas letter detailing Youngs 31st win in 35 decisions and Beal Beckers batting feats including three hits in three at bats with two homers in a Hutchinson doubleheader. Becker may report next spring.
The Board of Public Works of Indianapolis Indiana announces approval of assessment rolls for public improvements on Central Avenue and First Alley East of New Jersey Street. The notices specify dates for remonstrance hearings and that the rolls, listing owners and properties, are on file for inspection.
The Board of Public Works in Indianapolis announces the September 18 1907 date to hear objections to the assessment roll for improvements on Thirty First Street Fifteenth Street and First Alley West of Madison Avenue. The roll lists prima facie assessments against property owners with descriptions of property and improvements including grading paving and gutters. The president Joseph T Elliott signs the notice.
In Indianapolis Indiana on September 14 107 the board approved Improvement Resolution No 4743 authorizing specified improvements under the improvement resolution program as recorded in the Majestic Building room 13.
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