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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1906

Page

7

Will Wattie's New Catcher Howley Praised by Polo Men

Dan Howley, a 20 year old signed by Wattie, is hailed by Bobby Hart and polo figures for his raw skill and discipline. Hart recalls Howley’s strong throwing in New England League trials and a dramatic rundown on Abbattichio that backs his reputation.

Wattie Dan Howley Watkins New Englanders Indiana Howley Hia Bobby Hart Indians John Heary Moran Moran Boran Hewley Wattle Fimn Fred Tenney Aod Nin Hugh Duny Jim South Quakers Robby Hart Hart New England Ieague Martle Bay

Anderson Falk association faces receiver ship over 4000 debt

Stockholders of the Anderson Falk association warned last night to meet Feb and stand for assessments to cover an indebtedness of 4000 or risk the association's property being placed in receivership. President Grr holds 31,400 stock. several shareholders pledge Nei shares to anyone in need amid issues cited as causes of the failure.

Anderson Ing Anderson Falk Associaton Grr Gov. Han Bes

De Weese Takes Lead After Rough Bracketball Night

In Greencastle Indiana De Weese substitutes and leads the basketball squad as De Fauw underperforms delaying a 24 to 24 tie with Rose Poly. The game centers on De Weese's late-season return and implied resignation amid a Mogstrouz stretch.

SRECM Greencastle Ind de Fauw DE Weese Mardt Wtrkige

Polo Drives Indians Face Tori Wayne at Arm torium Saturday

A calm Marion crowd watched the Foxy Five and the Sycamores on Wednesday. Marion won 3 to 1 with Coggyball and Wiley at center and Logansport’s Mitchell also contributing. Tibbitts, Miry Ann, and others were mentioned in a busy sports recap.

Marion Foxy Five Sycamores Urel Wiley Mitchell Logansport Tibbitts

Big demand for coaches in southern colleges

Special to The Sun Memphis Tenn Feb 1 reports high demand for baseball coaches as pro players seek season posts in southern colleges. Ed Hurlburt to coach Mississippi, Bert Noblett with Mississippi A and M, Tommy Brouch with Georgia, Joe Rickert to Worard College South Carolina, Fito Jordan with Georgia Military, Richard Crozier at Wake Forest, Otis Stockdale at Trinity, Bill Smith to Peacock Institute.

Sun Memphis Tann Ed Hurlburt Memphians University of Mississippi Bert Noblett Mississippi Agricultural and Mechanical College Tommy Bro Wake Forest Trinity College Otis Stockdale Bill Smith Atlanta Peacock Institute Georgia

Airship contract signed for Aerippa McRae venture

Walter Wollman cables from Paris that he has signed with Louis Godard to build a dirigible airship. The craft will use heavy fabric with three cavatchone layers, steel frame tubes, total thrust 35 800 pounds, weight 6 760 pounds and cargo 8 750 pounds including gasoline and tree-less apparatus. Gasoline lasts 160 hours. speed near 39 mph with two engines.

Aerippa-McRae Prema Association Chicago Walter Wollman Tecora-Herald Paris Louis Godard Noeth Pate Wellman Thorn Whem

Race Results at New Orleans City Park

Race results from New Orleans and other tracks list multiple races with horses, jockeys, times and payouts. Notable entries include The Only Way with Bill Carter at 7 to 1 in the first New Orleans race, and other performances across Fair Grounds Los Angeles and San Francisco.

New Orleans City Park Lythelist Opar Bill Carter Ryan Oliver Mack Creo Alma Vufoar D. Halt Auditor Merlingo Powers Hadsor Skyward Keynote Big Bow Orient Hefferman Fate Graviva Fltme Goventa Floral King Nicol John Carroll St. Joseph New Orleans—Fair Grounds Smith Red Raven Ume Dbry Dollar Robbins Zick Abrams Big Store Canyon Whippoorwit Southern Cross L. Smith Invincible Sawell Third Alarm Holloway Tme Mila Iselling Besterling Moreland Reddmore Carnival Los Angeles Headly Cap Ate Plechass Deatmo Bull A. Mumkoday McDaniel Prince Ailverwinga Firth Harry Ting King Powell Huacinea San Francisco Furlongu Nappa Dugan Sam McGibbon Him Hindley Cortta Thie Navin Knapp Tom Roberts Tavora Thme Gateway Robinson Mammooraway Bannock Belle Uma E. Walsh Dast Miller W. B. Gates Bonar Wut Fouliig Sir Edward Deutechland Romaing Thre

Boxing at Apollo Club Fights entertain locals

At the Apollo club on Wednesday night Young Bharkey and Young Bronson boxed An rolinda before about 38 miners. The two youths produced a quick two round contest with honors nearly even. The event also featured Rochenthurg bag punching and weight mating.

Apollo Club Young Bharkey Young Bronson Minera

Walcott Ends Ring Career After Fake Exhibition

Black boxing star Joe Walcott likely ends his ring days after a sham exhibition with Dave Holly last week. Once famed as a top contender despite color bias, Walcott’s prime saw him beating Joe Choynski and Kit Lavigne, earning the nickname Joe the Giant Killer before a controversial career fade.

New York Joe Walcott Dave Holly Walcott Joe Gans Jack Root Tommy Ryan Kit Lavigne Lavigne Jom Choynski Off Broadway A. C Choynski Joe the Giant

Billy Earle Signs to Lead Vicksburg Next Season

Billy Earle, manager of the Columbia South Atlantic league team, has closed with Vicksburg to manage their Cotton States league entry in the coming season. Also includes vintage ads for Hood’s Sarsaparilla, Hood’s Pills, Millers oils and supplies, and Mrs Winslow’s soothing syrup.

Memphis Tenn Fed Bill Earle Vicksburg

Cue Expert to Enter Coming Tourney in New York

The opponent of the probable contenders in the International billiard tournament in New York this spring will be veteran L. McCorey. He has earned an amiable place in billiards and retains his sharp playing skill despite being past peak form. He remains a strong contender in the event.

Nana Walcott Ciy Willy Lewis Detroit New York L. McCorey Wizards of the McCorey Care Hoppe Slosson Schaefer Morningstar Cutler Vignaux Chicago

Central League Enforces Salary Cap At 1500 This Year

The Central league will strictly enforce a 1500 salary limit this season. Violating clubs face a 500 forfeiture plus 50 finish-season penalty, with prior overages by Ames, Grand Rapids, and others noted. Grand Rapids seeks to trade Scoops Carey to Memphis and rebuilds roster as draft work proceeds.

Central League South Bend Lud Carson Feague Ames Grand Japoty Moensvite Wheeling John Gauzel Grand Rapids Mus Birst Scoops Carey Mempina Carey Baltimore Ganarfron Gangel Santi South Band

Weights Announced for Suburban and Brooklyn Handicaps

New York dispatch reports weights for the Suburban Handicap at Sheepshead Bay and the Brooklyn Handicap at Gravesend. Sysonby carries 131 pounds as last year’s champion three year old, with Ort Wells, Olaeau arangela, and Artful among notable weights. The Brooklyn lineup shows Sysonby at 152 pounds, while Dr. Leggo’s burden rises to 118 pounds after his Brighton form.

New York Tory Sheepshead Bay W. 5 Vosburgh Headly Papper Jockey Club Sysonby James R Keene Bain Sama Brighton Morris Ort Wells Olaeau Arangela Harry Payne Whitney Brighton Brooklyn Gravesend Dr. Leggo Vanburgh Brooklyt

Johnny Thoney Signs Contract With Manager Watkins

The Ft Thomas outfielder Wattie Glad posts optimism as Johnny Thoney mails a signed document to manager Watkins. The player expects a stronger game and asserts he is good enough for any team.

Johnny Thoney Watkins Wattie Ft. Thomas

Thoney Signs with Indiana Left Fielder Brightens Season

Johnny Thoney, the fast left fielder for Indiana, signed for 1906 with manager Walking receiving the contract Thursday morning. The piece notes Thoney’s strong form, readiness to report in spring, and expectations he will be one of the best outfielders next summer, while mentioning other sports and football rule debates affecting colleges.

Johnny Thoney Oosiers Walking Thoney Vdohn Hancock Nebraska University Netcaakans Thynex Uy Suring Watkins Watkins War Pleor Wattie Destressinn Imfanayoliy Ays

Emanuels Defeat FM to Claim Raniels Victory

The Raniels secured a win over FM with Dasher leading the court, while Williams of Eammelle emerged as a standout individual in the match.

Emanuels Raniels Fexoy's Court Williams

Blackburn Down For Count In Midweight Fight

In Newcastle Pennsylvania two boxers George Gunther of Australia and Jack Black chan of Philadelphia fought a hard ten rounds before about no crowd. Blackburn was knocked down twice for eight counts, once in the third and once in the sixth, with Gunther winning most rounds but Black chan showing strong defense and trade.

Newcastle George Gunther Australia Jack Blackchan Philadelphia Gfuna Point Lawrence Vanity Blackburn Ny Gunther Harm's Wis. J

Noblesville Man Wins Big at New Orleans Race

Noblesville Indiana recap: McRully, Meech saloon owner, returns from New Orleans after winning on the Sybilla. She paid 169 to 1. Bets included 3 on McNutty, with minor winnings reported. bartender Aprilegsts helped place bets.

Noblesville Ind Pen Mc Rully Meech Ity New Orleans Flo Marn Sybilla McNutty Rolle Aprilegsts McNeil

Broadways Win Over M G A Independents

Broadway Athletic Club defeated the M G A Independents by a score of seven to thirty eight in the excaziation gym on Wednesday night.

Broadways M. G A. Independents Exzaciation Broadway Athletic Club

Fans Rally Behind Pitcher Jack Powell After Long Duel

The piece recalls how fans shifted their stance toward pitcher Jack Powell amid a late marathon game. Powell describes fans roaring through a tense stretch, noting that without noise a baseball game loses its spirit. He recounts a 15th inning rally ending in a home run and crowd celebration.

Piicber Jack Powell St Louis Miduigne Ag de Hoosler Fist Co Virginia Nnally

Local Trade Listings Describe Services and Contacts

Indiana Marble and Granite Works at 26 N Delaware, Main 093, advertises marble and granite work. Miller Tailoring Company at 264 N Martg ran offers pressing and repair. The CEM Laundry lists full washings and trimming services. Enterprise Foundry Co by GNAY MON Castings notes machine casting specialty with phone 95%.

Indiana Marble and Granite Works Delaware Main Miler Tailoring Company Gnay Mon Enterprise Foundry Co

Will Jeffries Re Enter Ring Title Claim Looms

James W. Coffrath promoter pursues Jeffries with aim to lure him back for a pugilistic return in Frisco. Rumors say Cortroth plans to Los Angeles and swears a signed bout before Jeffries retires. Possible September anniversary of Huitt Nelson match hints at late era plans.

James W. Coffrath Janetseo Um Jeffries Baggia Hin Frieco Jeffries Davy Crocker Cortroth Frisco Los Angeles Huitt-Nelson Costrath O'Bryan

Lima wrestler Akerman to fight Dallas Friess in Dayton bout

Special to The Sup Lima wrestler LAL Akerman faces Dallas C Friess in a 16 pound match at Dayton tonight. Akerman says two men are needed for a fake and hints at past remarks by Woodman. He plans visits to Cincinnati Columbus and East Liverpool seeking further matches near 5 to 10 pounds.

Lima Lal Akerman Chio Dallas C. Friess Dayton Akerman Woodman Cincinnati Columbus East Liverpool

Prohibition of On Duty Cursing by St Louis Police

The Board of Police Commissioners banned wearing profanity on duty and Chief Kiely ordered all officers to arrest anyone heard using profane language in public places. The order was issued amid a disorderly march and resulted in the suspension of a patrolman who swore.

ST. Louis Board of Police Commissioners Kiely

Central Polo League Thursday Games

Lafayette faces Lageuaport while Fort Wayne meets Danville in the Central Polo League schedule for Thursday.

Lafayette Lageuaport Fort Wayne Danville

Depew Out as Director at Equitable Life

Henry Rogers Winthrop elected treasurer of Equitable Life. Depew’s resignation as director formally accepted by the board. Frederic Crowell, Mutual Life Insurance Company treasurer, restored to board, effective March 1.

Depew Sus New York Henry Rogers Winthrop Equitable Life Assurance Society Winthrop Chauncey Frederic Crowell Mutual Life Insurance Company

Frimmed at Kokomo as Indians stumble in defeat

Kokomo Indiana February first. The Frimmed Wildcats overwhelmed the visiting Indians with a 4 to 0 score as Higgins and Hare limited the guests. Harper made 37 stops for the Indians while Cunningham and Lyons led Kokomo’s offense with solid drives. Attendance about 1,700.

Sprefal Sum Kokomo Ind Wildcats Amdiance Incase Rekoroo Tour Ny Hart Jessup Higgins Hare Bone Harper Indianapolis Vrane Cunningham Devic Miller BOM Cesereeve Vans Cunninghanes Lyons Seore-Kokomo Indianapolla Bane Foyle Car Rigan W. Tesson Bush

Blackmailers Sentenced in Chicago Case

Isaac Hartman justice of the peace Harvey Mike J. Maloney attorney and Harry Nye detective were sentenced to terms in the penitentiary for extorting 32000 from Rev. Lawrence A. Erhard a Roman Catholic priest.

Chicago Isaac Hartman Harvey Mike J. Maloney Harry Nye Lawrence A. Erhard

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