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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1906
Page
9
West of the Mississippi Red Box teams train in Mexico and the Giants work out in California, while most clubs will play numerous games in Texas as a training venue.
Texas hosts major league clubs from Athletics Browns Nationals Cubs Reds Giants White Sox and Cardinals to train in Texas and nearby states. Georgia and Florida also attract several teams while the Pirates and Braves plan hot springs camps. Teams map routes from California, New York, and Chicago to warm-weather sites for spring workouts.
Chicago report states Micq Schrecke agreed to fight Jack Mongers on New Year’s Day in Shelbyville Indiana under clean break rules. Hedgers reportedly refuse unless Schrecke hits the elmin breaks. The bout is scheduled for New Year’s Day in Shel burn.
Boxing listings for the week across multiple cities include bouts in Peoria Baltimore Philadelphia Portland and other venues. Notable matches feature Tack Hold vs Ieck Dougherty Jon Bernstein vs Harry Googes YoungEmme 73 against Tommy Quill and Cyclone Thomas in San Francisco while other cards span Lowell Wilkes Barre and New Orleans meeting schedules.
In a staged Arkansas boxing scene promoter Kid Wedge, Heatweight champion, intended a six round bout with Gily Buc ley at Gipela. Wedge unexpectedly abandons the match after a church visit leads him to convert and send a Bible to Buc ley with a note urging reading of the Word of God.
Tonopah Nev December 4 From now until New Year s Day a heavyweight bout between Gans and Herman dominates local chatter. Herman trains hard and weighs near the limit, while Gans prepares biggest weight effort to slim down for the ring. Messages from fans and critics, including Bot Masterson of New York, spark a lively campaign back and forth as residents back their favored fighter.
Special to The Sun from Memphis on December 24 reports official averages for the Southern League. Sid Smith of Atlanta tops the batting list with 33 and Doug Douglas is second at 28. Abstein, Meeks, Gubb and Stary Meeks are among the top finishers, while pitching and fielding notes also appear amid a discussion of the season’s fatigue and the impact of the spitball on hitting.
Dec 4 report from New York highlights Hanene Fleche owner of the new successful stable of clean-county horses led by Prange. Willie TB and Pischot are noted as key runners with Abe steeplechaser in the same circuit. Gey whet and Brailes mentioned among entries, while American trainer Daly oversees stable in Wellsville and Windort’s base in France.
Paris dispatch reports Capt. Ferber of the French Army now devoting all time to aerostatics and negotiations with the Wright brothers. He foresees radical future changes in air power, policing, and warfare, predicting flying machines will revolutionize travel, security, and military operations while stressing the need for new equilibrium and navigation methods.
In Emporia Kansas on Saturday night Monroe Morgan a 66 year old wealthy farmer was found unconscious on the outskirts of the city. He was taken to the hospital where he died. Police suspect robbery and poisoning in the mystery surrounding his death.
Ex Penn star Stevenson, once with Canton, suffered a severe knee injury and financial losses after a failed contract dispute. Umpire Bill Evans of the American League noted his decline as Blondy Wallace prepares for a $25,000 Massillon suit settlement, signaling a turmoil-filled pro football season and distrust between Canton and Massillon.
A collision on the Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley track yesterday near Peru injured six people including Arthur Ramsey Yana Teel Eva Conway Enos Brown Wilt Andrews and A W Oren of Fort Wayne. The incident disrupted rail service and prompted medical attention for the injured.
Charles E. Davies known as Parson Davies was hit by a streetcar while crossing a crowded business street in New Orleans on December 24. He was knocked unconscious and seriously injured, though friends expect a quick recovery.
Fragmentary OCR text lists measurements and body parts such as chest arms and forearm with odd percentages and sizes. Mentions GANS versus BERMAN and scattered terms like chaat and pinkle, but no clear event or outcome. Limited coherent facts present.
The United States Irish-American society plans bronze statues of Martin Sheridin and John Vinnogan at a Grand Central Palace reception to honor athletes. Plaster models are ready, then bronze casting follows, with about to be sold as keepsakes to cover costs. Rhordan and Flanagan are depicted in discus and six foot ring poses, promising lively figures. The Inah-American Athletic Club supports the project and invites all team members to the reception and a carnival in their honor at the club during the holidays.
A long article discusses increasing use of tricks in basketball to fool referees and crowds. It describes tactics such as grabbing wrists, under-belt holds, throwing arms sidelong, and deliberate fouls to gain advantage, noting risks of prearranged plots and penalties.
Central lemma headquarters confirms Grand Rapids manager Grovechow signed Priohess Pereatap and D J Lagoo, both Copper League players last season. Harsia the catcher has also been signed to replace Howley as the team eyes Indianapolis. Springfield’s support at the Central league meeting in January centers on Dr P B Carson of South Bend for the presidency and Mike Sexton of the Three-feague for the spot, with talks of a $500 raise.
A grand jury investigation in New Orleans ties a tout combine to operations at local tracks. Larry Scott, indicted for perjury, allegedly heads the ring with associate Sharkey, linked to women’s districts. Pinkerton agents are expected to assist, with police oversight reduced.
The Sun in New York reports a surge in money orders and transfers to Europe as the Christmas fund for disaster relief grows. The article notes record volumes in post office money orders, with Sweden, Austria, Germany and France sending notable sums. It also mentions Broadway operatic stars, New Jersey transit plans, and a teacher recruitment push amid rising city enrollments.
Special from England reports Dorothy Leavitt, known as England's woman champion, will race a Napier racer at Ormond next month. The event aims to set women’s driving records, though Leavitt may be barred from regular events due to age and male-only entry rules. Her presence could challenge the male field and spark controversy over eligibility.
A jumble of names and snippets covers managers boasting about pennants, a Gant-Herman clash, bets in New Orleans poker games, and players like Ty Cincinnati and Sutton in various practice and game contexts. The piece mixes sports world chatter with colorful, unfinished anecdotes and projections.
Five men attacked William Giltock a conductor on the Northwastren avenue mireot car line at Sen ate avenue and Thirteenth street Saturday night. The altercation started when one man pulled the trolley from the wire and a fight ensued. The conductor was cut about the face as the assailants were driven from the car.
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