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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1906
Page
7
Special to The Sun from Gabph Basin Canada Aug 2 describes salmon fishing with guides who teach the right methods and timing. It notes guides control pools, rigging, and the “death clutch” when landing the fish, and praises guides for shaping novices into adept anglers while recounting vivid tales of hooked salmon and strenuous sport.
American Association reports Milwaukee 5 Loulaville 1 and Kansas City 8 Indianapolis 7 in extras. St Paul 9 Toledo 2 and 6 6 ties. National League shows New York 7 Chicago 2, Boston 4 Cincinnati 2 with others. American League weekend, Central League scores and Saturday results noted. Monday fixtures include Indianapolis at Kansas City and Louisville at Milwaukee.
Sweet Marie and The Broncho head a week of fast trots as Muncie's top stables clash with limited fields. George Castle and his Gold Standard proved no match for the free-for-all, drawing wide attention from workers across Indiana and Illinois as they anticipate Castle touring the state with early closing entries.
Forgier fate Box Elder Jr. took a mark at Portsmouth last year as Broncho Smashing Records continues in the circuit. New owners plan to replace Charlie Daan with a new driver upon return to Manitoba. Maud C now in Toledo handler John Jackman’s care to race through Ohio and Indiana. Mainsheat suffered first defeat at Poughkeepsie as Anglola beat him at 2 06 and 2 08. McAdama Jr. posted 2 32% in Lima stake and heads to Cincinnati and Columbus. Rockport association at Cleveland will follow Lexington with a fall meeting.
In Goldfield Nevada crowds hype a big fight while saloons run around the clock. The piece notes townwide gambling with faro, roshita, stud poker, and craps, ten or more saloons, and yearly liquor licenses totaling 270 dollars and per-game costs. It portrays a night scene brighter than day with electricity everywhere as residents stay up late and gamble openly.
Terre Haute Indiana Aug 20 Axtell the famed stallion that set a world racing record collapsed from spasmodic colic at Warren Park Stock Farm near here yesterday The night after the race he was bought for 1050000 by syndicate members and had earned about 10000 for the breeder since then
The passage argues that Gans excels as a precise two handed hitter and uses careful clinch avoidance and head against Nelson. It notes Nelson relies on wearing down opponents by wading in and tiring them, while Gans employs accurate punches and constant movement. It questions whether Gans can land enough hard blows at 133 to finish Nelson.
In a heated airing after a game last Thursday two stars face a sour rift. Rube Waddell’s poor throw sparked a clash with Denis Schreckengost as Connie Mack removed Ovets from the mound. Schreckengost’s explanation drew doubts, fueling the dispute and signaling a serious rift between the players.
August features an automotive carnival in Asbury Park and an endurance run from New York to Albany with a return. September hosts the Facson cup road race in Chicago and a Monroe county circuit race near Rochester. Vanderbilt cup trials in St Louis and the October Vanderbilt cup race anchor fall events. December closes with a Grand Central Palace automobile show by major clubs and manufacturers.
The Pacific Fire Insurance Company located at No 76 Williams St New York City reports capital stock of 400900 with paid in capital 200000. Assets include cash 202860 real estate 8629 09 stocks and bonds loans on mortgages 940 18 17190813. total assets 281,060 41. Liabilities list adjusted and not due losses unadjusted claims suspended and other claims against the company total liabilities 20841018.
The Western Ohio driving circuit week kicks off with lively crowds at Lima Driving Park. New Bremen hosts initial sessions Wednesday to Friday, with many Lima horses present inside the money and purses. Upcoming fairs in Allen and Shelby counties follow, while Elwood and Portland race after Sept. 4 to 7, and Crosesne and others prep for Cincinnati and Columbus meetings. High Grade, a leading pacer, suffered a leg injury at Clarksburg while being worked by Tom Sigard, ending his promising season.
Mike Denim joins Giunta for a western trip while Cin cinna claims no rights on BUI Hinch or Pitcher Berger traded to Cleveland from Columbus. Washington hires Shannabrook at first base as Schreckengost duo is teased in a sketch. Holmes of Augusta shuts out Gavahawk twice in a row. Fitegerald returns to the Giants after a farm spell with Aden. Giants plan to drop kicking tactics on west swing after a trial with the Pirates. Chicago has beaten every NL foe except the New Yorks, nine times by Giants and ten-plus by others. Otis Clymer returns home to Lebanon pa from a broken leg sidelining him for the year. Por Reisling from Lancaster may join Philadelphia National, though Retaling’s Brooklyn tie is doubtful.
In Goldfield negotiations the picket injury sidelines a potential race gear while falsetto horns blaze. The town unites for a high stakes boxing event with Daniel Gans and Nelson, refereed by George Siler. Budgets, advertising, and arena work advance as plans firm up.
The Kansas City Blues edged the Indians 7 to 5 in a dramatic fifteenth inning comeback. Fisher pitched strongly for the Indians while Durham worked for the Blues and errors by support cost the Indians the win. The crowd was electric as the game swung repeatedly, ending with Kansas City breaking the deadlock in the fifteenth.
The Auditor of State of Indiana certifies the attached statement as a correct copy of the condition of the German Fire Insurance Company. The certification is dated April 2 and notes the formal attestation by the Auditor.
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