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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1906

Page

7

Memsic Beats Landers For Auditorium Fight Decision

In a whirlwind Chicago contender Memsic won the decision over San Francisco’s Fred Landers at the Auditorium Monday night. Referee Ryan ruled Memsic the winner after an aggressive eighth round rally. Landers showed craft but could not overcome Memsic’s late surge. Preliminaries featured Ray Brozon defeating Jack Roberts, Jerry Murphy besting Tammy Lee, and Jack Morgan stopping Ald Purcell in one round.

George Mensic Chicago Fred Landers San Francisco Auditorium Ryan Memsie Landers Prisco Memsic Tucson Mewale Ray Broozon Physiciana Jack Roberts Jerry Murphy Tammy Lee Lee Reteren Ryan Jack Morgan Ald Purcell

Receiver Appointed for Anderson Felt Association

Special to The Sun reports Superior Judge Greenies named Daniel Boiend as receiver for the Anderson Felt Association after opposition by local bankers. The order requires the receiver to take all property of the association, including a billable track with a pacing record of 2:07, to settle the matter.

Sun Anderson Ind Greenies Daniel Boiend Thiafly Anderson Felt Association

Race law fight looms as Latonia group to lobby

Louisville Feb 23 Col M Winn president of the America Turf association pledges aid to the Latonia jockey club to oppose a proposed Kentucky measure restricting racing to 40 days a year. Winn cites a Bolsan motive behind the bill.

Sweelat Louisville Col Winn America Turf Association Latonia Cluth Kentucky Winn Asys

Ball Player Fultz Opens Law Office In Wall Street

Davy Fultz, former baseball star, opens a law office at David L. Falta on Wall Street near the stock exchange. A Brown College graduate and former football standout, he plans to leave the diamond to pursue law, acknowledging the long road to building a practice. Conroy may join the New York Americans in center field.

Davy Fultz The Stock Exchange New York Ouutender David L. Falta Norman Fiberfield Fultz Brown College Conroy Tuliz New York Americans

Ohio horsemen seek bill to revive racing in Cleveland

Ohio horsemen unite clubs to push a new measure modeled after the defeated Chisholm Bill. They warn that last year's failure nearly ended horse racing in several districts and threaten Cleveland's grand circuit status if Glenville races do not resume this summer.

Ohio Columbus Cleveland Glenville Rosa

Horse Race Results At New Orleans Fair Grounds

Race results from New Orleans Fair Grounds and City Park plus Los Angeles Ascot and San Francisco Oakland listings. Includes jockeys, odds, distances, and times for multiple races across venues with names such as Scotch Dance Buda Pest Hocus Pocus Judge Treen Lucy Young Marg et Annela Telepathy and others.

New Orleans Fair Grounds L. Jones Atwood Sigmund Budapest J. Martin Mint Berla King Leopold Radike Ethics Dr. Sprull St. Valentine Robbing Hlollowmas Monaca Mali Mitth Radiko Ll, Jones Marvin Neat New Orleans City Park Judge Treen Koerner Hinck Hole Yiles Thise Ueds Meintyrey Morkndo del Carine Berita Lucy Young H. Graham Airship Garntahy Um Einnie Adams Nical Debar Gateisme Curlonga Deee Qara Percy Clark Hyon Bevtenth Furfonga Dolling Margaret Annela Lowe Telepathy Awawegang Los Angeles Ascot Ferlongs Dan Collins Miller Mozapan Happy Lad Salina BicIaniel Water Fox Pinta Bribery Mel McLean Lady King Tim Hurst Rooker Prince Magnet Wrenne Conde Capitansa Auduchon Kumisch Rubinon EHDA BAN Prancisco Oakland Janice Marlan Clark Clorenfa Sacramento Beje Boecond Corrigan Rice Orante Taird Balbert Truohel Yo San Americano Jack Fall CF. Sullivan Ralph Young Wal. Firth Major Tonny WW. Smith Harbor F. W. Barr Fountain Res Lad Labs

Noodles Hahn Reduces Walks in League Record Pace

The National League season highlights show left hander Noodles Hahn averaging under one base on balls per game, boosting the champions’ pitching strength. Christy Mathewson remains a dominant figure while others like Leon Ames and Elliott post notable strikeout and hit benchmarks.

Noodles Hahn Speriath New New York Champions Noodle Leon Ames Elliott Batona Tan Habh Fraser Boston Ames Teever Bon Fittlager McGinnity McParland St. Louis Mitchell Brooklyn

Marrying Squire Too Fat Sparks Weight Loss Plan

Fort Smith Ark Feb 1 Judge Samuel Edmondson famed as the marrying squire has grown portly from wedding banquets. Once 170 pounds he now weighs 240. He says the feasts accompany his duties as officiant at hundreds of marriages in Arkansas and Indian Territory. He plans physical culture to shed weight as he contemplates quitting his office if diet fails.

Fort Smith Ark Samual Edmonson Southwest Arkansay Indian Territory Edmondson

Youth Bowler Chester Blumberg Posts Big Score

Chester Blumberg, age 14, emerges as a rising bowler in the city. He rolled a best 6 264 at the Pastime A eye, the second high score this season, a remarkably good showing for such a young talent.

Chester Blumberg

Amateur tournament invites spark boxing chatter in Chicago

Twenty one top amateur pugilists are invited to the Chicago based amateur tournament starting March 1. Phil McGovern enters the fray as a shifty puncher likened to his brother Terrible Terry. Cogland plans a move to outlaw circles amid lingering rumors of a past assault on Lewye in Ransag City.

Leetow Ancrete Amiteay Frapee Phil McGovern Terry New York S. Phil Cogland Coglant Ransag City Lewye

Return to Work What the Former Heroes Are Doing

New York report surveys ex champions and boxers shifting to vaudeville, farming, or open shop ventures after ring fame. Corbett Fitz McCoy Ryan and others are spotlighted as they retreat from boxing to unrelated careers and theater work, with lingering public interest in their post ring plans.

Corbett Fitz Tom Ryan Farmer McCoy Jimmy

Forfeit match in billiards tops world title talk

Wille Hoppe reports a forfeit routed by Geo Sianson as a world billiards match discussion continues with dates undetermined. Other items note Quy Rubiahi agreeing to a prior date with Tom W Rourke against Al Kaufmann, and regional sports and salary remarks amid league talk.

Wille Hoppe Geo. Sianson Quy Rubiahi Tom W Rourke al Kaufmann California Tayechi Phin Kaufmann

Hoppe Favorite in 18-4 Harness Race Contender

Speinl to the Sun from New York notes Hoppe as a heavy favorite over George Binayen in the 18-4 harness race on March 2. Bets as high as 10 to 1 are reported with some large offers. John McGraw wagers 45,000 against 1,000 that Voy pe retains the emblem, while Slosson money is scarce but expected to rise as the date approaches.

Hoppe Speeinl Neidy York George Binayen Ngurey Meloricug John McGraw Voy Pe Eistt Tt Ly Fla

Ryan Outpoints Russell in Six Round Fight

Philadelphia February 1 Adam Ryan of Chicago outpointed Ed Russell in six rounds before the Washington Sporting Club. Russell was wild at times as Ryan pressed and landed steadier punches. Russell’s best efforts came late but Ryan secured the decision.

Landers Memster Memste Memsla Rings Hicint Loraun Philadelphia Adam Ryan Chicago Ed Winks Washington. Sporting Club Ruel Ryan Russell

Westminster Kennel Club Opens Big Bench Show at Madison Square Garden

Special to The Sun reports the Westminster Kennel Club bench show opening at Madison Square Garden with over 3,000 dogs across 82 breeds. The event features numerous prizes with total value around 13,000, drawing attendees and participants from diverse groups.

New York Westminster Kennel Madison Square Garden

Football star sues for libel over college athlete tale

Andrew I. Smith, ex University of Pennsylvania football star, sues McClure's Magazine over an article by Harry Beach Needham. The piece labeled him a "tramp athlete" and implied he left State College for Pennsylvania for compensation, prompting the libel action.

New York Andrew I. Smith Fallhark McClure Magagina Harry Beach Needham Commercelalien Smith Pennsylvania Utnte College University of Pennsylvania Severa Snwytrs Abe Ktramp Intendo Peenaylvania

Lipton to Try Again for the Cup Ambition

Sir Thom Lipton plans another challenge for the America's Cup as discussions circle the New York Yacht Club’s pewter trophy. A disputed deed of gift may alter the number of boats eligible for the race on the Great Lakes, with a new challenger hoped for in 1900.

the Sun New York Thomie Lipton Ofp Plana Aguluer Elobe Pewter America Fae Poplar Trish Haranet Hun Erie Vinree Mir Thomis Eopti Thome Tyne Thomas Han Great Lakes

Kid McCoy Out Does Jimmy Britt As a Fashionable Landlord

A fragmented reminiscence piece portrays Norman Selby known as Kid McCoy boasting over past boxing glory and money schemes. It recalls fights with Jimmy Britt and tales of real estate ventures, warning that Kid's era of charm and power has faded as debts and tough prospects loom.

McCoy Jimmy Britt Norman Selby Kid McCoy Hmrst Ferguson-Miller Lon Cathedral Parkway Gear Rindeste Saditopack Dave Lamar Jake Gym Agaley New York Sail Jimmy “Britt Bagtling Nelson Tnt Cupid America Lark Ball Curt Jim Jeffries Bob Fitz Hall White Plaina

Oliver Tebeau Named Pat From Digging Days In St Louis

Industrious youth shaped Oliver Tebeau into a local legend known as Pat He built a drinks emporium in St Louis and earned the nickname during years of labor digging and shoveling. He recalls a Kerry Patch prank that sparked the name and his early work ethic shaping his public identity.

Oliver Tebeau St Louis Tebana Patt Teberts Pat Patt Tebeau Kerry Pateh Fez Kerry Paten George

Evansville Cantera league lists players for season

Evansville manager Jimay Ryan reports Chicago contact with many players for the season. Catchers W Torrance Frank Cross John Bt Clair Arthur Watson pitchers James Freeman Lavia Hunt Choa Wacker Edward White Frank L Dickwons Otto Narachal Hremer Chase Radclife Nye Frank Quigley Louis Baer Jomea Sager outfielders James Bi Ryat War Romane W A Kally Rta Lank ford Bobby Lynch, last year’s player, refuses to return unless paid more and says he plans to pursue stage work.

San Evansville Ind Peby Jimay Ryan Evanaville Cantera Leugue Haw Chicago Cognttact Catchera W. .Torrance Frank Cross John Bt. Clair Arthur Watson Jamen Freeman Lavia Hunt Choa. Wacker Edward White Frank L. Dickwons Invteidra Jack Kemmeriing Otto Narachal Ony Hremer Chase Radclife Startin FL

Predictions By Raphael The Astrologer For Wednesday

Predictions by Raphael warn of misfortune for those born on this day urging restraint from pleasure and socializing. A 1908 birth date is linked to higher accident risk and susceptibility to indulgence, advising caution for youth and those with anniversaries on the date.

Murphy Denies Sebring Right to Work for Outlaws

Chicago president Murphy disputes Sebring’s stay with Williamsport, says he never promised the outfielder a release or permission to join Chicago. He cites the league contract and warns Sebring against misrepresenting his status, noting the player’s wife’s illness and financial strains as context.

Murphy Sebring Sun Chicago Timuing Sebring de Outfelter Cincinnati Rus Acme Williamsport Outaw Ifivon Perminsigh Ume Inia Mbirmhy M Tetter Fia Williams Port Club Bit Paagasic Tne Abe Wen Rim Steinens Eawil Sebring National Cane Mission Cme Eines L Bayer Willamsport Whall da Ea Aimee

Polo Drives Anderson Plays the Twos at the Auditorians

Danville beat Champaign 4 to 2 with Danville’s Jo, Campbell and Jean shining. Anderson debut star Harkins from Illinois made a strong showing at Danville on Monday. Linc oln led Champaign, while Wayne tenm contributed solid defense for the visitors.

Anderson The Auditorians Marion Harkins Tha FL Wayne Tenm Bia Danville Champaign Jean Campbell Lincoln Champaign Five

Retail League Results Change Hands in Monday Games

In Retail Howkog Ru matches, Blacks Rahas No 2 and Pettis beat Ayres Saks and Staratores. Thee Whens won two of three against Wassony.

the Blacks Rahas No. 2 Pettis Shalehtea Ayres, Saks Staratores Thee Whens Wassony

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