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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1905

Page

7

Fitzsimmons On Verge Of Collapse On Road Run

Special to The Sun from San Francisco details Bob Fitzsimmons showing signs of weakness during a morning road run near Judge Geary's courtroom. Spectators observed tremulous hands, labored breathing, and visible fatigue as he paused and leaned on a wall.

Ban Francisco Cal Bob Fitzaimmons Thureaay East Oakland Judge Geary Fitzsimmons Lnter Seala Hiamba

Exhanation Stages Noted As Distressed Man Resumes Trip

Judge Geary and Constable Carroll witnessed the scene as Ray Fits appeared ailing. First Simmons, attracted by the crowd, gathered himself and continued, though visibly distressed.

Geary Constable Carroll Ray Fits Fitstimmons

Watty Watkins Recalls Suspected Hold-Up At Payday

In a heated exchange among farmers and W Watkins a claim of suspension and pursuit unfolds. He admits mistaking Guy Dickey for plotting a hold up, after Dickey said money was owed. Watkins reveals the payday misread proves Dickey’s entitlement, ending with the crowd moving toward him.

W. Watkins Wattyt Yack Hendricks Watkins Guy Dickey Dickey Steer Mr. Watkins

Water cress horse sale ends with Haggin bid at 71000

New York December dispatch reports water cress, a leading stallion, sold at the Radio del Paso sale for 71000 to James B. Haggin after a spirited bidding duel with Marty Whitney's bidding agent Harry Wingut fronting for Whitney. Haggin’s purchase follows a long run of bids, with Wingut signaling Whitney before finally yielding. The horse will be sent to Haggin’s Ermeny stud in Kentucky, and Haggin also secured other horses including Goldfinch and St. Gallen Rich.

SUN New York Watercress James B. Haggin Radio Wingut Mr. Whitney Mr. Haggin America Dir. Haggin Eimendorf Kentucky Watercolor Waterboy Ermenyorf Stud Star Ruby Sombrero Animosity Shooting Star Haggin St. Gallen Hood

Pugilist Killed in Yreka Boxing Match

Jack McDonald, a local boxing champion, died from a brain hemorrhage after a ten round bout with Bid Roberts in Yreka California. Roberts dominated from the third round and delivered a fatal blow in the ninth. The crowd numbered about one hundred as police take the case for murder.

Yreka Cal Dee Jack McDonald Bid Roverta Roberts McDonald Tebba Hobarts Dail Bela

Polo Drives Indians to Andera Friday Night

The Indians travel to Andera on Friday after playing 48 lately. Capt Hart and his men should exploit the opponent's weak defense. Harkins of Marion suffered a collarbone fracture Thursday at Danville and will miss weeks. Dougherty filled in, Danville beat Fury Five 7 to 0. Anderson's Farrell starred. Bone of Lagansport accused referee Lowry of bias, urging league to assign officials regardless of managers. Anderson seeks Jesmup and Pierce to replace Mallory and Lincoln for Andary.

Andera Capt. Hart Harkins Lewis Marion Danville Dougherty Fury Anderson Logansport Thoreday Farrell Bone Lagansport Himeelf Lowry Capt. Bone Romansport

Michigan Hopeful for 1906 Team After Championship Defeat

Ann Arbor reports optimism for a strong 1906 Michigan football squad. Captain Norcross and Behule are ineligible, Ham mond and Longman may return, Coe shifts to line, and Garrela could move to backfield to boost speed. few all fresh prospects offer varsity potential, leaving Barlow and Magoffin as likely candidates for backfield roles.

Ann Arbor Mich Michigan Nake Clark Denny Clark Erroneoua Norcross Behule Ted Stuart End Baifback Tom Hammond Longman Coe Schulte Une Schultz Graham Rheinschild Garrets Haerty Hammond Curtis Barlow Capt Magoffin Hamplace Garrela Wy Dear Stely Yost Embs Lowell Morgan Wierengo Lane

Cory Fails To Break Milwaukee Chicago Run Record

Albert Cory completed a Milwaukee to Chicago run despite weather and a North Kenosha accident that left him missing for hours. He clocked 10 15 p.m. finishing five hours behind Dan O Leary’s longstanding record amid slippery roads and injuries feared minor.

Scripps-M’rae Press Association Chicago Albert Cory Milwaukee Dan O'Leary Kenosha Cory

Football fatality in Bridgeport after city game

Len McNally age 18 or 19 died Thursday after serious injuries from a football game between city teams on Thanksgiving Day. He suffered a broken back during mass play.

Bridgeport Conn Len McNally McNally

Reforming Not Abolishing Football At West Point

West Point authorities, led by Dean Brigaier, refuse abolition and favor reform of football. A conference with New York University is planned, with a nine member rules committee to craft safeguards. The reform aims to reduce danger, curb brutal play, and eliminate mass plays while keeping the game engaging for spectators.

SUN West Point Mills United States Military Academy D MacCracken New York University New York Institution Athletic Associsfion

Central Polo League Friday's Games

The Central Polo League schedules three matchups on Friday with Indianapolis visiting Anderson, Kokomo traveling to Fort Wayne, and Marion playing Lafayette.

Indianapolis Anderson Kokomo Fort Wayne Marion Lafayette Pel ' A Danvine Et Anderson Mursay Logansport

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