Herman Wins By Small Margin In Ghetto Champion Bout
In a ten round thriller at Washington Park, Kid Herm an, the Ghetto champion, edged Bennie Yanger by decision after a cautious fight before about 4,000 fans. Pollock refereed as both boxers pressed late, with clinching frequent and exchanges measured. Yanger led early but Herman rallied, blending steady defense with precise counters to secure the verdict amid a lively, orderly crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kid Herman
Bennie Yanger
Tipton Alsaher
Abe Poldock
Cau Dous
Washington Park
Tanger
Pollock
Herman
Yangar
Yaenger
Indianapolia
Yanger
Jack Curley
Dave Barry
Jack ‘Nerney
Tarte Haute
Herman's
Adam Rran
Nate Lewis
Joe Galligan
George Ellér
Jack Root
Hugo Kelley
Kid Palmer
Kid Farmer
Peoria
Fred Welch
England
Hugo Kelly
Kal- Wy
Ray Bronson
Mickey Orgetter
Lea ‘Ory
Dawson
Young Gray
Saturday Games and Standings Mix Across Leagues
A sprawling list of Saturday matchups across American Association and National League with multiple cities, teams, and incomplete box details. Batterries, pitchers, and field results are mixed with partial scores and abbreviations for Milwaukee Louisville Minneapolis New York Chicago St Louis Philadelphia and other clubs as reported in fragmented OCR form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Louis
Wen
Ronens
Chaveiana
Detroit
Boston
Chicago
Pittaburgue
Batters and firms listed across regional depots
In Grand Rapids and Canton depots, batteries and firms are named or implied for distribution. At South Bend and Wheeling locations, suppliers and personnel are referenced with numbers and partner names, reflecting a regional supply chain listing for batteries and associated vendors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids
Rapida
Czolgosz Police Exam Shocks Cleveland Board
A Cleveland public safety board reported the results of a police exam with the gunman Czolgosz scoring well below the minimum needed. The inquiry notes the unsettling context of the assassination attempt on President McKinley and the broader law enforcement effort to raise entry standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Michail Carolgona
Hie Beather
McKinley
Board of Public Safety
Czolgoaz
O. Make
Kim Allathla
Ex Champion Praises Sam Berger in Philadelphia Bout
In the Quaker city Sam Berger impressed fans with cautious, steady technique while battling Philadelphia’s Jack O’Brien. The veteran promoter notes Berger’s potential, comparing him with Kauffmann and Munroe, and cites Nelson’s enduring excitement as a benchmark for staying power in boxing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Berger
Phldelphia
Jack Obrien
Eteps
Kauffmann
Munroe
Berger
O'Brien
Trerger
Weitter
Jeffries
Nelson
Posmeus
Roldom
Britt
Herrera 13
Herrera
Corsett
McGovern
Lucy
Nelsda
Minor League Raids Hit Western League Ahead of Season
Des Moines leads Western League as raiding hits hard with Towne moving toward Chicago Americans and Ben Caffyn sold for 3000 dollars. Towne, a four year Des Moines star, AS a catcher Hats and Caffyn are highlighted for their league impact and fielding prowess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
hapae/meneed
Lelfield
Ganiy
Pittsburg
Roseman
Cleveland
Wakerfield
Washington
Lobert
Cincinnati
Aay
Towne
Chicago Americans
Ben Moines
Ben Caffyn
Strong Wonderland Ball Team at Spring Lake Park
The Philadelphia Reds and Wonderland play at Spring Lake Park on Sunday. Reds lineup includes Dye ty, Dennlu, 2b, Stant, 3, Addison, 3, Himmick, p, Sylvester, rf, Breede, Dubting I, Vesne. Wonderland lineup features Parker, 1b, McBride, 2b, Quinn, Tedrow, Gallinco, Avery, Yoke, Adams, Duckwall, Coffey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derlanda
Spring Lake Park
Reds
Dye Ty
Dennlu
Stant
Addison
Himmick
Sylvester
Breede
Vesne
Parker
McBride
Quinn
Tedrow
Gallinco
Avery
Drowned trainer and horse deaths shock racing card
A trainer from Chicago Frank Carsoy and his trainee Messrs Eldridge and Mish suffered drowning during a swimming accident as Miridga sank after cramping while racing next Wednesday night. Carsoy and his brother were involved in rescue attempts. A second horse Vetell, owned by John Heffner, died from a neck injury after colliding with Jack Riley during a race. Both horses valued at 3500. The day’s races were fast and tightly contested with crowded seating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sprein
Himich Eldeige
Chicgen
Frank Carsoy
Abs
Eldridge
Carsoy
Miridga
Carney
Hia
Trainey
Vetell
John Heffner
Indhenanalia
Locksaw
Jack Riley
Central League Changes Spur Moves in Terre Haute
In Terre Haute Indiana on August II teams reshuffle as Pieher Martin is traded to Canton for Pitcher Castle and Catcher Nirens, Wheeling releases Shorman, and Tarre Haute Beas and Buseman are consigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speeind
Sue
Terre Haute
Ind
Pieher Martin
Canton
Castle
Nirens
Wheeling
Haa
Tarre Haute
Beas
Buseman
Shorman
Giant Shake-Up Could Rebuild Indianapolis Baseball Team
A winter shake-up looms for the Indianapolis baseball club as several players seek trades to new surroundings. Management has not announced moves, but many players expect changes to improve a weak showing this season. Cromley and Fisher are among those discussed for potential trades, with Carr noted for possible moves and Kellum likely to stay unless a big offer arises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sams
Matanapolis
Indianapolis Baseball Teat
Tey
Nevers
Tehuesbs
American Association
Ito
Indianapolis
Fisher
Noblesville
Cromley
Zloo~sters
William
Carr
Neider
Jie
Minneapolia
Ree
Kellum
Kel
Nore
YM I announces first field meet at Greenwood Park
The YM I announces its first annual field meet and picnic at Greenwood Park on Saturday August 3 with a full athletic program, dances, and entertainment. Proceeds will fund delegates for the supreme convention in September. Special attractions include George Gehring’s Great City Whiteland Wonder and a full slate of races and jumps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Greenwood Park
Supreme Convention
Indianapolis, Columbus & Southern Traction Company
Inter-cottneil
T. M
Tig
Lodien
Peoteal Committee
Special Aida
George Gehring
Whiteland Wonder
Paul Bonner
John T. Lyaught
James A. Naughton
John H. Lipps
Tame Othy Bexton
Neil Lyons
Michael Harin
Michael Tyner
John Mahan
John Clancy
John Comeld
Patrick H. Duffy
Bernard Reilly
Robert Reilly
Thomas J. Brennan
Edward O'Day
James Fitzpatrick
Floyd Larroway
Herman Kirkham
Thomas Lenthan
David Newman
Nelson and Gans to Fight at Gala Field Nevada
Nelson and Joe Gans reach agreement for a two finish bout at Gala field Nev under Marquis of Queensbury rules. The 133 pound title fight offers a $20 000 purse with Nelson earning a substantial share while the elder champion Gans weighs in at 346 pounds in street clothes and promises a storied defense of his ring craft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Gans
Battling Nelson
Galafield
Nev
Marquis of Queensbury
Nelson
Gang
Tommy Ryan
Old Fitzsimmons
Isince
Gans
Wesley the Barber Calls Major League Fame Meaningless
Wesley the Barber argues that playing in the major leagues carries little value, contrasting it with many players who possess flashy reputations in lesser leagues and routine bush league ball.
Prediction by Raphael the Astrologer
Prediction for Sunday August 12 1906 warns of serious business trouble, disputes, changes and losses. It urges tight control of spouse and finances. It notes a possible but unfulfilled offer for young women and a difficult temperament for a child born 1906.
Pruitt Tops Hoosiers as Saints Take Series
Pruitt pitched a strong game for St Paul defeating Indianapolis 4 to 2 at Washinges Park to clinch the series. Geier and Meyers starred for the Saints at second base while Kellum worked well for the visitors, with an error by Geier noted in a hard fought contest. The Hoosiers were limited to two seventh inning runs as Prutt held them hitless during key moments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pruitt
St Paul
Washinges Park
L Ike
Khoty
Saints
Feld
Kelding
Geier
Mayers
Accond
Meyers
Tech Umca
Curr
Wheeler
Sugden
Holmes
Kellum
Werden
Hoostars
Frisk
Ie Wan
Barnta
Drill Alngied
Geler
Hoosiers
Marcan
Felsk
Marcin
Duninavy
Gefer
Himes
Drismill
Carr
Endianapolla
Dunleavy
Albartan
Willlame
Parry
Paul
Wheeler, 30 Oo. Slagle
Indianapallé
Prulty i
Atherton
Frink
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Yangee
Bannie
Nive
Bennie
Tenger
Tipton Blasher
Wanger
Claverer
Harman
Dumane
National League
Columbue
Milwaukee
Toledo
Minneapolis Sr
Louisville
Kansas City
Andianopella
Central League
Petatenseese
Joruna
Raptés
Epringhela
Evateyitle
Dayton
Bouth Bend
Minneapalis
Indianapelis
Be Paul
Toulone
Columbus
Washngton
St Louis
Evansville
Springfield
South Bend
Curtis
Goodwin
Kage
Roth
Luttho
Land
Bevilla
Kannas Cly
Batterles—Swann
Leahy
Groth Ona Blue
AU Louisvile
Mh A
Minneapolis
Batterlee
Dunkle and
Stoner
Cadrval- Inder and
Yeager
REB
Plaaburg
Leever
Gibaga
Taylor and Bowerman
Raferies—Brown and Moran
Atricktott
Bergen
Cincianati Gorilloooo
Ewing
Schlet
Lauds
Jones J. Chadett
Sam
den Coli
Philadelphia Reds
Yoke
F. M. Wicks
Adams
Wall
Mm’ Bride
Coffey, Duck
Teainee
YM. I
Ai and
Womer
Wesley the Barber
Raphael
Vigorine
Huder's
Waa
Feta
Sta
W. Waab
H. J. Huger
Pena
Indiana
Apostles
Salata
Agaln
Finims
Hitle Hatley Assin
Sion
Drilaml Geier
Ike O Hive
Jewel Cycles
C. H
Geo. C. Detch Wheel Co
Wear Pras. Bt
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