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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1905

Page

7

Draw Ends In Tight Fight At Auditorium

In Indianapolis, Hugo Kelly and Young Mahoney fought to a draw after ten hard rounds. Referee Ryan ruled the bout even as Mahoney pressed the attack and Kelly absorbed heavy punishment, with Mahoney using inside work to gain the edge. Crowd roared as both men left the ring exhausted and praised for gameness.

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Indianapolis Gun Club Aims at Grand American Handicap

Members of the Indianapolis Gun Club plan another attempt at the Grand American Handicap Shoot next summer. The event follows their last pennant year and signals continued interest in the prominent shooting match.

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Indians Dominate Danville as Rothbart Is Arrested

In Danville on December 12 the Indians overwhelmed Capt. Jean and the Suckers in polo action. Julius Rothbart, railroad road manager for Indianapolis, was refused a seat in the tech press box, resisted police, and was jailed after being struck with a club. He later bailed out as local fans and team managers avoided action. The Indians, led by Mullin Higgins Currigan, crushed Danville 11 to 6. Referee Hadley. Attendance 1,200.

Julius Rothbart The Indians Danville Jean Cam Indianapolis Rothbart Tech Severs Maura Vanville Indianapolia Pola Mullen Higgins Currigan Teor Menard Hart Robe Cogexshall Jean Miler Hardy Carrigan Ann Harper Foyle-Hardy Miller Hadley

Capt Sam Brown Dead Special To The Bun

Captain Bam Brown, Pittsburg financier and river and turf king, died at Squirrel Hill near the Monongahela after weeks in bed. Cancer of the bladder was cited by physicians as the cause. He weighed 260 pounds before his illness, and his death drew many mourners to his home.

Pittsburg Bam Brown Leme Squirrel Hill Monongahela River Samuel Smith Brown

Scandal Drops Out in All Day Bicycle Race

New York report describes rumors that Matt Downey threw the all day bicycle race to Eddie Reet with McLean and Moran allegedly involved. Downey allegedly demanded his prize in a St Paul office where Root gave $1,400 to his wife who hid it in a muff and threatened violence.

New York Matt Downey Downey Eddie” Reet McLean Moran Pat Powers St. Paul Root McLean, Downey

Polo Drives Kokomo to Auditorium Showdown

Kokomo meets the Indians in a Saturday night tilt at the Auditorium as polo headlines a fast, hard game. Nick McGilvray reportedly signs with Danville and will arrive soon, with interest from Marion and Lafayette to add him to their squads.

Kokomo Kokomos Indians Nick McGilvray Danville West Marion Faty Lafayette Anderson Sycamores Gavitt

Murch the athletic marvel joins Boston baseball scene

Special to the Sun reports Harry Murch of Boston is a towering four height and strong build with a long reach and surprising versatility. A woodsman turned athlete, he impressed manager Jimmy Collins during a Lebago tryout and signed immediately. Known as an all round athlete with boxing skill, he may become a key baseball prodigy despite early ring ambitions.

Boston Maas Harry Murch Malpenao Jimmy Collins Murch Jeffries

Sports of All Sorts Colossal Boxing Baseball and Football Notes

Hudson AC in New York shows poor management as Gus Hublin seeks a sparring bout and is refused, while Ruwlin seeks explanation and is warned off. Dave Fultz of the New York Americans contemplates retirement after injury, and the debate over league consolidation continues. Eckersall named captain of Chicago Maroons. football losses and turf clashes headlined. Teddy Price of Wheeling demands release. O'Brien trains for a fall bout with Fitzsimmons. Bill Clancy's All-American team returns from Cuba with poor results and salary rules tighten. The piece surveys a quiet autumn in sport across boxing, turf, and baseball with rumors of matchups and policy disputes.

Hudson AC New York Gus Hublin Ruwlin

Plot to oust Pulliam as National League head unfolds

Special to The Run reports John J Brush leading a bid to defeat Harry Pulliam as NL president. Brush counts on allies Barney Dreyfuss and A H Soden, with John M Ward seen as a key opponent. The scheme, revealed after a dinner at the Victoria hotel, aims to replace Pulliam at the upcoming league meeting.

New York National League John J. Brush Harry Pulliam John M. Ward Eoorstop Giants Gotham Brush Barney Dreyfuss Pittsburg A. H. Soden Boston Pulliam Barchalt John ‘J. Brush Messrs. Soden and Conant Heston Club Victoria Hotel

Playful sportsmanship marks Yale Harvard and Yale Princeton games

In New Haven on December 2 Yale and Harvard and Yale and Princeton players displayed unusual courtesy after hard tackles. Gentle exchanges followed key plays as players apologized, praised each other, and laughed off rough moments, preserving a spirit of sportsmanship amid a high profile season.

New Haven Cann Yale Harvard Princvton Ryals Hutchinson Tenny Forbes

Britt Fights Loom as Heavyweight Prospects Talk

Special to the Bun New York Dec 12 James Edward Britt lines up rival bouts with Nelson and Are Govern while weighing options with Young Corbett and Wille Fisgerald. He accepts offers and vows to finish the stage, aiming for one or two more fights before heading west to meet Corbett.

New York James Edward Britt Nelson Terry Jimmy Fia Henas Willie Britt Brothyr Young Corbett Los Angeles Wille Brit Wille Fisgerald San Francisco

Barrels Aims For Track Honors At World Championship

Joho Garrela of Detroit, a Michigan engineering student and football end, plans to train for the all around athletic championship of the world after the season. Trainer Keene Fitzpatrick says Garrela can be molded to excel in sprints, hurdles, distance runs, field events, and pole vault, noting his existing discus title and western conference low hurdles record. Garrela, 3 feet 35 inches in height, is praised for rapid development and is expected to reach superb form within a year.

Ann Arbor Mich Joho Garrela Detroit Wex Michigan Keene Fitzpatrick John Johnny Fitzpatrick

Jeff Jeffries Denies Retirement Rumors In Los Angeles

Special to the Gun reports fighter Jeffries denies retirement and a planned return. He says he is quitting the ring and has no chance of fighting again, despite speculation. The piece notes his weight management and temptations toward a galoon business, with hints of a possible later comeback.

Los Angeles Farmer Jeffrire James Corrath Farmer Jeffries Jef Jeff Jeffwan Weign & Ton

Central Polo League Tuesday Games

Kokomo faces Indianapolis Marion meets Logansport Anderson plays Lafayette The chatter about a stand pat and a square deal echoes as the old statesman riffs on chips and fate in the season’s tilt day.

Kokomo Indianapolis Marion Logansport Anderson Lafayette

Nelson Holds Lightweight Title At 133 Lbs In Bonded Terms

In San Francisco on December 12, Battling Nelson, the acknowledged lightweight champion, fixes the ringside limit at 133 pounds for title aspirants while he holds the belt. Nolan, his manager, asserts Nelson’s right to dictate terms and weight as long as he remains champion, with no formal contract beyond a verbal agreement.

San Francisco Nelson Rilly Nolan Battier Nolan Nelewa Noah Bon California Britt Nilson Nelann Tom Unine

Curtis Elected Michigan Football Captain For Next Year

Ann Arbor announcesUniversity of Michigan football lineman Jon Curtis was unanimously elected captain for the next season. Curtis, a tackle, received the honor at a Monday meeting, with plans for leadership and team guidance discussed by officials.

Stevenson ING Pennsylvania Curtis UUM Ann Arbor Mich Jon Curtis University of Michigan

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