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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1906
Page
7
A San Francisco note highlights Kid Krantz making a first local ring appearance with a knockout of Jim Haywards in four rounds. The piece also questions whether Bat toe Nelson will face Tae Gans, amid debates on the lightweight crown and a broader look at rising boxing talent and championship muddle.
Special to The Sux from Pinehurst Nebraska February 16 The first and second annual St Valenuees tournament featured perfect enmities good gait and close matches J D Foote of Avawamis beat L Hecker Woodland Golf Club Auburndale one up on the home green with a half hole The final scoring favor went 7 5 in Foote s favor and 7 5 for Becker The frat division winner was I O C 3% Denny of Oakmont who faced G Lee Knight of Philadelphia
Special to The Sun Chicago Feb 18 Coach Hugo Friend of the Maroon track team plans overtime work for the rest of the week to sharpen for the Chicago-Hlinda meet opening the Maroon schedule at Urbana Friday night. The swimming team faces Urbana aquatics Saturday and meets Chicago Athletic Association swimmers in Chicago Wednesday. Oberlin basketball visits Bartlett's gym Tuesday night.
The Philadelphia National League team plans an early southern voyage in February with two squads. President Shettsline announced the first group will depart February 2 under Kid Gleason, while a Carlisle Indians coach may also join Savannah trip. The aim is to have pitchers ready for practice against curves and speed before returning in March.
Race day results from New Orleans Fair Grounds and City Park feature multiple maiden and selling events for two year olds and older horses. Notable entries include Little Wanda and Loretta H in early races, and a slate of favorites such as Oak Grove and Misa Wingard in later events across six circuits.
Charles Clarke a Danville boy with a long Army service signs a contract to play with Wheeling West Virginia next season. At 22 he is 5 foot 10, 161 pounds with a strong arm and fast shot. Returning from Fort Fremont he plans immediate practice with the Cominger brothers and Evinsville and Springfie ld connections.
Rakes hoes and other agricultural tools are showcased in the Egyptian mutacomhy displaying traditional farming equipment and related craft. The exhibit highlights common implements used by farmers and their evolving designs within the historic collection.
The Central League Polo standings list clubs in a standings update. Readouts mention Marion, Chaenyptleit and other participants such as Andersen Kakama Tingausar and Chempulgn in Friday's games hosted by the group at Indianapolis.
Unclear OCR text notes Polo drives and Indians not scheduled Friday night with unclear venues and players. Mentions Marion Inez, Danville Thursday, a 1 to 1 score, and the Fosy Five Tasters unable to break the Sucker defense amid a pink themed game description.
The Sun presents Willie Hoppe as a billiards wizard in the championship, demonstrating a deft touch and expert handling of the cue. An illustration shows Hoppe performing a difficult masse shot with cue and object balls nearly touching, alongside Vignaux.
Special to The Xan Boston Mass February 1. Young Cy Young, star of the Boston Nationals, may be compelled into an outlaw situation due to a deal engineered by Frank Dunn. Dunn has an option on the Boston club and secured Young on a personal contract to pitch for himself, then to Boston. Dunn claims no interest in Boston and threatens to field Young for Altoona unless the club owners repay $5.00 per pie.
Mike Sullivan seeks redemption against Mike Wart at Merz Levy's club in Los Angeles on Feb 3 with plans for other bouts including O'Brien and Ryan. Jockeys suspended at New Orleans tracks, potential 20 round clashes in Salt Lake and Kalamazoo. Buddies rally for Buddy Ryan operation in Chicago as boxing buzz returns to New York. Ball players near spring practice as Panama Canal questions fade from headlines.
Special to The Sue reports on February 14 in Columbus Acting Secretary Robbie Quinn confirms pitcher Tom Walker signed with the Columbus club. John Materkey is traded to the Montgomery club of the Southern league.
Special to The Sam reports Illinois and Michigan senate debates reveal open talk that Chicago should replace Yost with Stagg, while Michigan would play Chicago on any terms. The piece notes Yost’s reputation, his book Football for Player and Spectator, and a substitute proposal barring professional coaches after contracts end.
The Michigan football coach Yost played best man at a Nashville wedding. Bride to be Miss Eunice Fite, daughter of a wealthy citizen, with marriage planned in March. Ten months earlier he was invited to Nashville to be best man at the wedding of Dan McQuillan, coach of the Vanderditt university team, who married Miss Fite's sister.
Loganport pulled ahead at every stage as the Logansport team defeated the Cohenites in a fast paced Central league game. Harper endured a fierce goal bombardment while McGrath and McGilvray starred for Logansport with strong plays from Bransfield and Mitchell. Attendance was about 10. Referee Arun Del Attentance.
Nelson predicts a decisive bout with Terry McGovern in New London. He dismisses betting lines offered by McGovern’s camp, says he will wager small bets against an early knockdown, and expresses strong eagerness to begin training.
Mahoney of Milwaukee and Tomy Caponi of Chicago fought ten rounds with referee Marcy Johnson ruling a draw. The crowd, numbering about 9,900, believed Mahoney deserved the decision as Caponi showed low blows and defensive tactics, prompting boos and shouts of foul.
In a Memphis Trotting association debate, A 2 Howe answers Frisen rumors accusing Kehr of duping Lou Dillon during the 1804 cup contest. He denies Fehr’s employment by Billings and says Fehr was not present for Lou’s cup day, vowing to remove any such intruder.
New York February 16 The meeting of the National League broke into a controversy when John T Brush proposed stripping President Pulliam of a board vote. Only two votes supported the motion, including Pulliam’s own, and Brush left in anger as the rest proceeded with the schedule. The season opens April 12 with Chicago at Cincinnati and Pittsburgh at St. Louis. Umpires named for forthcoming season include Hank O Day Burt Emreste J E Johnstone Wilklem and W B Carpenter.
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