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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1906
Page
7
A discussion of baseball reserve rules shows owners and managers relying on player rights to maintain team unity. The piece cites several clubs and players linked to reserve lists, arguing the system preserves competition and avoids a destabilized market for talent. It notes disputes over ownership claims and the need for a stable structure across leagues.
A garbled report covers promoters in Pittsburg, local candidacy lectures by Coach Cayo, and rough play by Highlanders. It notes Debo, Eubanks, Mack, and Marty Hogan’s Youngstown team winning the pennant with Akron second, while McGlyan wins for St Louis and Bruins/ Brooklyn events. Also mentions weekly payment sales pitches for tailoring services.
In Torre Haute spectators report Rodgers Seconds threw up sponge after a towel incident in a boxing ring. Iz tossed in by Bobreck and Hart amid the commotion.
In Terre Haute on September 7 2ke Schreck defeated Harry Rodgers in six rounds after Rodgers showed a strong start. The bout shifted indoors due to rain. Plans emerged for a future bout with Schreck at Bellevue and potential football team organization for Terre Haute. Rumors said Conville may re-enter and play on his former team. Crawfordsville High to fund football expenses. Indiana guard Hoy Pike known for 87 to 1000 play.
Rumors say Jimmy Burke the St Louis third baseman now managing Kansas City may captain the 1939 Athletics under Connie Mack. Burke previously captained Milwaukee with Mack in charge and reportedly earns around 3000 dollars. last season Lara Crown and Craig have left, Harry Davis acted as captain, with White Davis blamed for the team’s struggles due to injuries.
National and American League games list results from Thursday. Cincinnati at New York Chicago at Brooklyn St Louis at Boston Pittsburg at Philadelphia Washington at Chicago Boston at St Louis Philadelphia at Detroit New York at Cleveland At Brooklyn Chicago three runs in the first and late rallies highlighted the day. Batteries were King Walsh Eason Whiting Ritter and others across multiple parks.
Special to the Sun from New York reports Chicago Cubs leaders believe they can conquer any American League team for the world's championship. They argue batters and base runners outplay AL clubs and expect both Chicago teams to draw big gate receipts. Chance predicts the Cubs will hold the title with few injuries while New York teams face travel costs and home-field advantages in Chicago.
A Lawrenceville football practice ended with John F. Kennedy, captain and right back, being kicked in the head while carrying for a touchdown. He walked off seemingly uninjured, but died within an hour. Kennedy was about 20, from Troy, and attended Lawrenceville Academy.
Harrisburg Sept 2 The Car Male Indian coaches tried their men yesterday in an exhibition game with Villanova and the result was a 6 to 4 score. New rules were to no way.
Special to The hua Topeka Kea Sept 77 The marriage of Hazel Mulvane to Georga Spec Hurlburt has stirred Topeka society. Hurlburt, a center fielder for the Topeka Western association team, is said to be the season’s greatest catch. Mulvane, daughter of Dr G J Mulvane, wealthy and prominent, learned of the match by note after the ceremony. The pair wed after a suburban ceremony as crowds watched, and Spec vowed to keep his wife in luxury. The bride was seen in street dress with her bay horse, while Spec resumed his usual fielding duties the following day.
The White Sox won 2 to 0 at Detroit to extend their lead over the Yankees to two games in the American League race. Oberlin struggled for Boston, but Chicago’s Davis delivered the decisive two-base hit after a sixth-inning error. Walsh closed strong for the Sox, racking up key strikeouts as Boston failed to score.
The Independent Bowling league opened with Blue Ribbons in front at one win no defeats. Centrale fell to Blue Ribbons while Bellanos took five games from Oregona. Royale and Manhattans each won four of six from Deweys and Capitals. Decker of the Royals rolled high.
Prediction warns of a troubled day with heavy trials and possible quarrels for those born on this date. It cautions young women about conduct with the opposite sex and foresees misfortune for a child born on this day. The text reflects today’s horoscope style with garbled phrasing and nonsensical words.
A bizarre National League double play occurred between Huston and St Louis. Cameron pitched briefly, Ovara reached safely, Burch hit a ball that struck Heaton in the head and bounced to ONeill who threw to Tenney, doubling O’Hara for an unlikely inning-ending out.
Chicago reports a tense pennant race as Cubs hold NL lead while American League clubs push for a world series shot. Ban Johnson sees parallel to last year’s dramatic fall classic as teams fight fatigue and seek optimal form for the world championship.
The Jaw Philadelphia Sept 7 reports manager Hanlon of the Reds hailing John Kling as the era’s perfect catcher. Kling, catcher for the Chicago Nationals, praised for defensive skill, strong batting, and game influence, with no evident weaknesses except base running.
Charley Wagner signs with Boston Americana and Danny Green joins Logan Square in Chicago. O Keefe heads to Butte to meet Maurice Thompson at 135 pounds. Phil King helps Princeton coaching staff. Hallman leads American Association with 239 batting average. Quillin joins Chicago American League. Comiskey earlier secured him for Lincoln. York and Long Branch play out Tri-State pennant reps. Herford says Sullivan will meet top welterweights. College championship tourney dates October 16 to 20 set for Garden City club.
Race results from New York highlight Belle of Iroquois winning the 64 fur long race with Donna Elvira and Umbrella close behind in a 1 2 finish. Other top finishes include Nuit Blanche in the about 2 mile event, and Eldin Ware in the 1 mile 6 furlongs event. Additional placings feature Panotoufie and Deutschland, with Lucaville readings of times and odds for each race and maiden and handicap bouts at shorter distances.
In a rare pro exhibition at Drighton Beach, Aster and Bunny Pierce for the Lebanon battery joined Shea and Red White to face Indianapolis Reserves. The game showcased top semi professional pairs in a high scoring display.
Local boxing fans anticipate a 10 round attraction as Ray Ironton and Mickey Ford prepare for a decisive fight at Kokomo before the Athletic Club. Both show mutual respect, with Bronson previously favored, and polo rinks in Indiana growing as winter venues for boxing events drawing 1 200 to 2 000 spectators.
Georgia Wenalér, a city fremac, was suspended ten days by the Board of Public Gratety on Wednesday for drinking on duty. The board members backed the nickname Cyclone as a sign his haste, while John J. Flood resigned as substitute Mirena saying the work was too confining. Samuel Maxwell, a firepan at Kenwood Avenue and Thirtieth Street, was dismissed and Willem Walden was appointed in his place.
Lawrenceburg Indiana reports the death of Charles H. Lommel longtime cashier of Aurora National Bank and former cashier of Citizens National Bank Lawrenceburg after ventricular burn complications and surgery in Cincinnati. He had undergone nerve therapy last winter for spleen enlargement and suffered burns that hindered healing. He died shortly after the operation yesterday afternoon.
A Friends meeting in Richmond Indiana announces a $54 000 dormitory gift to Earlham College, with Bundy of Greenfield contributing half the sum. Re-elected clerk Timothy Nisholton and assistants Charles Francisco and Mrs Mery Roberts lead the Indiana Yearly Meeting of Friends. The Sun notes other items including classified rental notices and a remedy ad for nerves.
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