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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1907
Page
8
Garry Mack defeats Kid Garey as referee stops bout early. The ill Freddie Cole could not compete, forcing a draw between Sharkey and the Chicagoan after a purse cut and agreement. The ten round show remained a measured exhibition with defense and limited offense from both fighters.
In the American League Chicago plays Philadelphia, Cleveland visits New York, St. Louis meets Washington, and Detroit travels to Boston. In the National League Philadelphia faces Chicago, New York meets Pittsburg, Brooklyn visits St. Louis, and Boston plays Cincinnati.
United Press dispatch from Boston notes Harvard will meet Bowdoin in the season opener. The Crimson must play sharper than in practice to prevent the despised minors from scoring. Coach Oliver Cutts of Seattle will supervise the workout.
The Sun states its free want columns will print ten word advertisements for vacant rooms for rent, inviting readers to submit notices. The offer emphasizes free publication in its classifieds section and encourages use by those seeking tenants.
Omaha clinched the Western league title after a long season race that began April 17 and ended September 15. Des Moines and Lincoln contended, repeatedly challenging Omaha, whose victory rested on strong pitching and solid defense and offense throughout the summer.
Columbus and Toronto open their post season in Toronto with a starter halted by a hatched ball to pitcher George Upp. He collapsed on the field and was carried off. doctors treated him and he recovered somewhat but is unlikely to play in the series. Upp was later noted as having been sold to the Cincinnati Reds for next season.
In a fragmented box score style, Pearson and Bresnahan power Pittsburg while Coakley and Schlei lead Cincinnati efforts. Other lines reference Erston and Erston’s battery, with McGlynon and Raymond batting for a St Louis roster. Overall, the snippet shows multiple NL games with listed pitchers and battery pairs.
The article argues against altering baseball rules to increase hitting. It cites fan demand for batting when home players perform, notes pitchers have long been handicapped, and cites Barney Petty proposing a smaller strike zone. It asserts baseball thrives now, supported by rising attendance, and warns changes could harm the game’s popularity.
Dick Wilson of Rushville Indiana and George Saunders of Cleveland led the field yesterday as Aileen Wilson won the King stake for 2:06 pacers at Columbus. Dana Patch was runner up after two heats, with 20 heats decided on the busy afternoon. Other winners included Leone for Mr Bounders and Flying Jim in a pace where bets were declared off after the final mile.
Regional notice details multiple battery firms in Philadelphia New York Washington St Louis and Boston with partner names and catalog codes indicating trades or listings. Names include Walsh Sullivan Wad Dell Powers Schreck Liebhardt Bemis Hughes Thomas Johnson Warner Petty Spencer Silver Payne Young Shaw.
The Dollman cup qualifying round begins with entries including Mrs. Bowers at scratch and favorites Miss Bowers aims to win handicap match. Other entrants include Mrs. Hammond H., Mrs. Hammond T., Mrs. Judson, Miss Diddlee, Miss Bloomfield, Miss McCrea, Miss Henderson, and Mrs. A D Johnegan.
In New York on September, Sam Langford’s supporters posted almost $5,000 on a Langford knockout of Jim Barry of Chicago within six rounds at the Sharkey Athletic Club tonight. Bets were four to five to win.
George Memsic says he is in best shape and hopeful of beating champion Joe Gans on Saturday night. Despite his confidence the odds favor Gans to knockout Memsic, yet Memsic’s purse share remains valuable as tickets sell briskly.
Athletic Director John McKay arrives at Butler College to spark a campus wide athletic revival. Students and faculty report increased energy and optimism, with McKay described as a magnetic all around athlete capable of building strong teams from raw material. He will oversee Butler athletics this year.
Cubs president Murphy orders no loafing after pennant clinch with players kept to constant practice. Giants Larry Doyle praises Egan of Peoria as potential exhibitor. Weil hopes to regain form, Young declares last baseball year, Ban Johnson backs Athletics for pennant and title, Comiskey predicts another American league flag as team vows to run the race to finish.
The column reviews several games and pitchers highlights. Waddell pitched poorly for the Athletics while the White Sox rallied. High winds and varied performances marked the day with Cantillon's Johnson facing pressure from the Senators. Sensational fielding and Stever's pitching carried the Boston Americans in a decisive loss to Detroit. Mathewson shut out the Pirates, underscoring strong pitching across teams.
The Terre Haute Indianapolis and Eastern completed the longest passenger through run from Indianapolis to Zancaville, Ohio, covering a distance of 250 miles. The milestone marks a record for the traction line and highlights its endurance and efficiency.
Paris reports a new French speed craze in boats with the Typhonoide. Invented by M. Andre Gambin it uses spirally arranged blades along a shaft inside a cylinder like a long Archimedean screw. He claims 40 miles an hour tested and six miles an hour more potential.
The Madison Square Garden auto exposition will on November 29 present an all American show with imported cars removed, featuring a motorcycle exhibit. Dwight W. Pardee reports a 1500 mile, three week tour without car tinkering, with family aboard an American Locomotive motor car. Women drivers gain prominence in racing and touring, and industry praise greets the Sixteen-Six Six by Winton with strong praise from Boston writers.
Champion Joe Gans pledges to retire after his fight with Memsic. He urges top white fighters to give two Black contenders, Jack Johnson and Young Peter Jackson, a fair chance, even offering to back Johnson with $5,000 against any heavyweight besides Jim Jeffries and Tommy Burns.
Stelken of the Liebers posted the high score by knocking down 22 pins in the first heat. Kirkwood of the Kingans rolled 211 and Cray of the Water Company 210 as the Browns topped the Marotts three games. The Fletchers, leading the organization, won two from the Indiana Nationals, while the Liebers fell twice to the Water Company Five. The scores follow.
New Haven reports the first scrimmage on Yale field this afternoon with regulars and subs mixing for about half an hour. Coaches say this year’s Yale eleven will be stronger than any that ever represented the school.
New York players vent bitterness toward Ban Johnson and his American League leadership after abuse aimed at Brush by league interests. They say Johnson duped John McGraw when he managed Baltimore, hurting finances and credibility. Giants, Highlanders tensions color talk of any post season games and world series matchups.
Charles Wolf joins Butler as a new man under Coach McKay. The Varsity beat Wabash scrubs while Purdue anchors a heavy line with Kirk and Steffen. Oliver Curtis, ex-Purdue, visits Stuart Field en route to Harvard to assist coaching. First I U game set for Saturday. Freshmen entertain smokers on Jordan Field.
A dainty English woman, Mrs Forbes, is described as England’s champion rifle shot, a title she has maintained with proficiency in rifle and shotgun. The account highlights her long association with firearms once treated as playthings by her Major.
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