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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1905
Page
6
Eddie Graney, a renowned referee, chosen to oversee the Fitz-O'Brien bout. Known as a picturesque character in the prize ring, Graney has a reputation for guiding many champions to success through his steady officiating.
San Francisco boxing note outlines Eddie Graney as third man in the ring for the Dec 20 matchup featuring Kangaroo Jack O'Brien and Philadephia’s champion. It recounts Graney’s 15 year record as a trusted arbiter, his fair judgments, and lists past bouts where his decisions shaped champions including Jeffries, Fitzsimmons, and Corbett among many others.
The veteran referee Graney presided over four bouts at the Olympic Club where 36 young fighters tested skill and science. No decision was questioned in any match, and Graney’s impartial rulings drew praise as the program closed with the Fitzsimmons O Brien clash drawing attention.
The article presents batting advice attributed to Cy Seymour, detailing patience, field awareness, and bat handling. He emphasizes reading pitchers, staying back from the plate to gain time, and directing hits to open parts of the infield. He cautions against overzealous power swings and notes bat choice and grip affect contact.
Special to the Run reports Harvard coach William T. Reid meeting President Roosevelt in the White House to discuss football amid calls to preserve the game. Annapolis and West Point clashed in Princeton before the president, who supports saving the sport. Northwestern trustees vow to abolish rough play unless college spirit is preserved, while Taft and Steve Root back football, and Maj Gen. Ror cites a rule amendment to curb endless drives.
Young Corbett contemplates a match with Jimmy Britt after selling to a string of horned fighters. If the bout happens, a loss could end his ring days. Corbett retains some cleverness but is unlikely to reach champion level. Also notes a $50 license and Chicago sports venue rules with a $4 daily fee for events over 1500 spectators.
The lightweight championship rests on whether the title is set at 133 pounds at ringside or at 3 oclock. The piece surveys past idols like McAuliffe and Lavigne, notes the clash between popularity and weight law, and urges emergence of a new, widely loved fighter through amateur tours and smart management.
Central Polo league magnates meeting at the Imperial decided not to accept President Foor’s resignation and urged referees to enforce all rules strictly. They vowed to curb rowdy players, require straps on clubs not exceeding ten inches, and have goal tenders use nine inch pads. An agreement with major leagues will require managers to honor contracts with regular and reserve players. Thanksgiving profits set a league record, $1.00 more than prior years.
The initial Bhobridge High committee named the monogram players from regulars Al lerdice Bonald Hughes Leathers Gavin McLaughlin De Weese Greene Scott Morrison and Cuntner and substitutes Crown Gates Lowry. For Manual Training High, Wellman Williams Brummfield Hamilton Klentachy were named likely to receive monograms, with Rochford Spencer Berndt and Cublen among hopefuls.
Cincinnati dispatch reports Merrmann will attend the annual Natlant League meeting. Discussion centers on whether Joe Kelley remains manager for another year and if Charley Carr, under contract, will succeed him. Carr faces widespread unfavorable opinion due to batting weakness.
Frank Meler of St. Louis, who played shortstop and fret base for Princeton, has accepted terms with the Pittshurz club and will report for duty soon. Meler is described as a hard hitter with a strong ante season profile as an amateur signing with a big league team.
In the American Association, Joe Cantillon, longtime Milwaukee manager, earned praise as a fair umpire, though Dan Korwin of the Louisville Colonels claimed a harsh ruling against Minneapolis. Walter Wilmot, a swift center fielder, charged toward the plate as Cantillon called him out and urged him to keep running.
An old reference praises Mrs Wibalow's soothing tru l for children teething claiming it calms the child eases gums relieves wind colic and diarrhea. The endorsement notes twenty eight remedies and many believed benefits for infants.
The piece surveys boxing promoters in Chicago St Louis and other towns facing clashes over dates and legality as Boston signs Ralph Glaze football star. It notes New York police action sparring in rival theaters and hints at boxing acts and court battles as authorities and promoters clash amid rumors of tours and matches involving Britt Nelson McGovern and Hanlon amid a wave of athletic intrigue.
Jack Sheridan quits the Indicator after a long baseball career marked by sharp wit and bold, blunt humor. In Detroit his farewell speech drew laughs then silence as fans briefly turned hostile before acclaim. The final appearance included a controversial ruling in the third round that drew jeers from home supporters.
Yale football leaders assess a season of moderate reform and strong future potential. Captains for next year will be Fortes and Morse and a core of returning players, including Flanders and Hockenburger, plus Tony Jones family ties shaping the backfield as Yale aims to match or surpass last season’s speed and skill.
Young Mahoney, challenger to Flugo Kelly, has surged from Milwaukee circuits to the Indianapolis winter series at the Auditorium next Monday night. He has faced fighters like Fred Caoisy and Jack Graham, earning a reputation as a rising star. The main event will be 12 rounds at 168 pounds, with two four round preliminaries opening the program at 8:20.
Monday games Marion at Anderson Lafayette at Fort Wayne Logansport at Danville. Saturday Indianapolis 8 Lafayette 7 Marion 7 Anderson 2 Kakamo 6 Danville 0. Lack of seating in football draws objections as crowds grow beyond capacity, with thousands turned away.
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