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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1906

Page

7

Marcan Seen As Potential Manager Target In Three I League

Waivers on Marcan rise as Hoosiers discuss sending him to a club where his hitting shines. The versatile infielder could star in the Three I or Central leagues, with offers to manage and develop under new leadership, while Watkin weighs keeping him for utility role.

Marcan Watking Hoosiers Wattle Deane Meldex Wall Ac Perion Marcal Warking Mascan Sielders Sorre Yingling

Race Results from New Orleans and West Coast Tracks

Race results across New Orleans Los Angeles and San Francisco include multiple stakes and handicap events. Notable winners include Tudor in a New Orleans sprint, Molesey in a California Handicap, Avantellus and Roman Boy in various seven furlong events, and Chanillly prevailing at Los Angeles. Numerous times and odds are listed for each race with finish orders and participating horses.

New Orleans Posing J. Hennessy Fancy Drean Gamer Tudor Fantastic Ume Lady Esther Juggler Orblewlar Allowmaise Gerrer St. Valentine Gild Aen Rather Royal Harmahir Pride of Suntington Los Angeles Beautiful Ballman Bologna Bauble Umea Chanillly A. Smith Toupas Supreme Court Celle California Molesey Harris del Jack Milshoray Yim Critle Talbert Avantellus Roman Boy Edwin T.tryer Rosa Ray Egan Ban Lad San Francisco E -Chihuanun Siler Jim Pendergast Dzapo Gavmor Davis Sandy Marion Rose Buxton David Boland Laura Dr. Legs Williams Corean Borghes Jonya von Ness Mier Burleigh Nonle Lucille Uime Ocran Shor Lorner Plausible Grace &T Time

Tragic Endings Plague American Bicycle Riders

A historical account notes six leading American cyclists killed in fatal incidents over years. Deaths occurred while pace following and racing abroad, with iconic figures such as Tom Cooper Johnny Nelson Merry Elkos Archie McHachern George Leander Jimmy Michael and Eddie Bald among the casualties and contemporaries like Walthour Oldfield and Kremer referenced.

America Tom” Cooper Imdol Johnny” Nelson Madison-square Garden Track Dead Man's Curve Merry Elkos Floyd Mcferland Stailison Square Garden Revere Beagh Track Archie McHachern Bobby” Warthour New Crele Atlantic City George Leander Floyd Kerbs Paris Leander Jimmy” Michael Michael Walthour Cooper Frank Kremer Conner Eddie" Bald Barney Oldfield Eddie Bald

BATTLING NELSON SAILS FOR ENGLAND

New York December 26 Battling Nelson predicts Joe Gans faces a tougher challenge from Herman in their Tonopah Athletic Club bout next Tuesday Nelson believes a hard puncher can win and says Gans cannot take as much punishment as before He plans to go to England to seek several matches including with Jabez White the top lightweight there

Apedato New York Nelson Joe Gana Hid Herman Tonopah Athletic Club Gana Herman Harman Gans Joe Gans England Jabez White

Sullivan plans comeback boxing match in Baltimore

John L Sullivan proposes to reenter the ring around Feb 1 in Baltimore to box Jake Kilrain or Cherie Mitchell for four rounds each. He says he has letters from residents wanting to see him back in the ring and from performers willing to join for an entertaining show. Sullivan notes he is 48 as of Oct 15 and has not fought in 22 months.

Baltimore John L. Sullivan Jake Kilrain Cherie Mitchell Hitrain Tity Sulliven Mitchell Beell Louis Zoeper Marabfeld Tia Ifa Deell Zoepel Zoehel Ulln Heell Marchfeld

Athletes Heal and Run Across The Field and Track

An old examination of running as a healthful athletic form contrasts football and boxing with track and field. It highlights Orten and Waters as prominent figures, discusses training habits, and compares sprinters Wefer and Duffy, detailing styles, breath, posture, and routines for peak form.

George Omen University of Pennsylvania Bernard Waters Georgetown Uniy Orten America Hem

Drugs in the Ring A Look at Doping in Fights

Journalist James J. Corbett surveys ring violence and drug use in boxing history. He cites incidents in Detroit and London involving adulterated water, references to Startling Nelson versus Sullivan in Baltimore, and notes on brandy and other stimulants once common. He argues such tactics should bar fighters from the ring and condemns promoters and opponents who enable them.

James J. Cornett The Sun Ava Prizy Detroit Billy Pimmer Lenedon Eng ING Nelson Trick Sullivan Bulliyan Bat

The Great Melvin Shepherd Distance Running Style

Describes Melvin Shepherd, a top distance runner, and his two-stage running form. Details his early arm swing, then a finish burst with a changed stride. Notes his height, build, and training and cites records for mile and half mile.

Melvin Shepherd Mwet Shepherd Iight

Priest Drops Dead During Mass in Denison

Rev. T. K. Crowley of St. Patrick's church, a 15 year Denison priest, collapsed in the sanctuary while preparing to celebrate a service yesterday.

Jeriype McRae

Local Amateurs Win in Lafayette Colosseum Christmas Game

Special to Twelve reports Indianapolis beat Lafayette 3 to 2 at the Coliaeum on Christmas Day. Crowds filled the arena as both sides showed team play weakness and varied lineups. Indiana’s Dee ok pales Yeats led the visitors, while Lafayette fielded Clamans Duckley Fiona and Langstnecht ambirs among others.

Lafayette Ind Yeats Indianapolis Clamans Duckley Fiona Ow Langstnecht

Wisconsin Farm Boy Beall Becomes Wrestling Champion

Fred Beall, ex champion heavyweight, credits farm life in Marshfield Wisconsin for his peak condition and wrestling skill. From a Lutheran German immigrant youth to a celebrated grappler, Beall trained on the farm, learned holds with Lewis, and defeated Americus and Jenkins in high profile bouts to rise as a top wrestler.

Fred Bret America Wisconsin Beall Marshfield Wis Masaya Reet Germany Iwisi Beell Farmer Burns Beel Plaen George Rapuals Tom Jenkins Jenkins Tiger Heel Umea Bell

Cardinals chiefs call for shorter spring training trips

Frank De Hare Robinson and Stanley Robinson argue against long spring training camps for big league clubs. They favor three weeks of quality climate and daily exhibition games against minor leaguers, then quick travel to St. Louis for the airings. They warn extended camps worsen conditioning, noting past Cubs delays and late-season rust.

Robinsons Cleveland Frank de Hare Robinson Cardinals Cleveland Nationals Stanley Robinson Cardinale Houston Tazac City St. Louis Frank de Hase Robinson Anson Chicago Nationale Cubs Champaten Vicksburg

Herman to Quit Game If Beaten in Big Fight

Special to The Sun from Tonopah Nevada on December 2 reports Kid Herman aiming to win the lightweight title from Joe Gans on New Year’s Day for 2500 dollars. Herman vows to quit the sport if defeated, praising Tonopah promoters and gym work that bolster his chances, while Chicago coach Mike Riley supports the matchup.

Tonopah New Joe Gans Kid Terman Kid Herman Chicago Aha Square San Francisco AED Britt Cowte Gane W Nevada Ff Herman Champlon San Francico Mike Riley Herman Maten Riley Mr. Landword Bis

Kokomo Defeats Elwood In Local Hockey Action

In Kokomo Indiana on December 26 the Al hambras defeated the Detquenes in a rink contest yesterday. The stylish score and final moments showed Kokomo overpowering Elwood as local fans watched.

Kokomo Ind Alhambras Detquenes Mwood Palo Rink

Local Boxers Among Ambitious Indianapolis Club Men

Local athletic clubs keep boxers on good paths with regular work and abstinence from alcohol. Freddie, Bronson, and Irish rooted boxers like Mickey Ford, Tommy Lin, Jimmy Cooley, and Jerry Murphy rise to tested fighters, while Izzy Brill arranges matches for newcomers in the Indianapolis boxing scene.

Trish Lears Cole Alexandria Jonsson

SPORTLETTES and KR Lemon loom in boxing and college plans

Corbell runners boast four to one odds and KR J Lemon is elected as a key figure. Whispered plans target Gans with a tiring setup to finish him. Boston may escape this year with changes as Dovey’s luck wanes and proposed western university athletics cooperation forms. A horse maker is sought by the Cleveland club after Roasman and Jackson departed.

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