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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1906

Page

7

Duffy Falls To Dougherty In Fourth Round Fight

Chicago boxer Duffy is stopped in the fourth round by Milwaukee’s Jack Dougherty at the Auditorium. Duffy showed early speed but faded after two rounds as Dougherty pressed with steady blows, knocking him down in the third and finishing in the fourth amid a noisy crowd.

Duffy Chicago Au- Literium Bmll Waukee Jack Dougherty Windy City Vetcrsm Daly Dougherty Milwaukee Younsar Bleekin Ned Glover Daugherty Tor Dufly Ourly Dusty Reteran Ryan Dafy Lowry Dubuque Mapistee, Mich Mike Sullivan Aince Jimmy Gardner Ria Yoder Billy Yoder Jack Cullen Young Sharkey Notte Cullen Hoferestvan Hia Jimmy Doyle Terry McGovern Jerry Murphy Dayle Murphy Simme Gorman Tommy Watson Watson Jose

HUGGING SIGNS CONTRACT WITH NATIONAL LEAGUE STAR

Cincinnati January 16 Biiner Hugging signs his 1905 contract as a star second baseman. He is among the few Redao to receive an advance of significant figures. He played that year for the salary agreed, with no prior advance, prior to the deal.

Hugging Cincinnati Biiner Hugsina Laaspan Jengus Miller Redao

Wrestler Murbarger Unable To Best Wittmer In Cincinnati Draw

Sam Murbarger reports weighing 18½ pounds lighter caused a three way draw with Frank Wittmer in Cincinnati. He plans a match with Ed Steinmetz in Indianapolis, training at the U G B A and confident of victory, while promising to cover part of Steinmetz's purse.

Sam Murbarger Frank Wittmer Cincinnah Lyn the Gun Anya Murbarger Ed Steinmets Indianapolis Steinmetz Aurbarger

Redfern likely to ride Keene stable horses next season

Special from New York reports James F Keene plans to keep Arthur Redfern as his leading jockey for the spring Belmont campaign. Redfern currently weighs 114 pounds and aims for 108 to 103 as the season advances after a Hot Springs bath and Bevelage stint. Keene intends to rely on heavier riders while keeping Redfern fit, noting no lighter-weight rider can match Redfern's skill.

New York James F Keene Arthur Redfern Redfern Hot Springs Arkansas Belmont Park Keene

California Society Follows the Hounds Special to the Sun

California hunting society notes opening of the drag hunt season delayed by dry weather. Miss Genevieve Harvey leads with strong horsemanship, placing first, while her sister Anita Harvey follows second. The San Mateo Hunt Club and Dunhamingame Country Club send riders across dusty courses, with vivid scenes of field attire and dramatic action amid a lively, social following.

Sune Genevieve Anita Harvey

Lajoie Deals and a Ballooning Buyout in 1890s Baseball

Special to The Sam Cleveland recalls Larry Lajoie, captain and second baseman for the Cleveland team, signing a contract while freedman refused a $1,250 offer for two youngsters. The piece recounts a past attempted deal in which Phil Geler and Lajoie were to be acquired for $3,200, and the owner balked at the price.

Sam Cleveland Larry LaJoie Tieheger Cleveland Uma Arthur Irwin Lajoie Larry Ntls Iil Geler Cluts Manneinit Mreedman New York Sroity Phil Geler Lajate Fail River

Polo Drives Fort Wayne to Auditorium Showdown

Fort Wayne rode a strong attack Tuesday night as the Railroaders beat Marion 7 to 2 in a rugged game. Cameron, Lewie, and Mallory starred for Fort Wayne while Anderson, Gard ner, and Pierae contributed amid a rough rush from the home squad.

Fort Wayne Railroaders Anderson Gardner Mallory Pierae

Hillie Hoppe Wins World Billiard Championship Upset

Special to The Sun Paris report says 18 year old American prodigy Hoppe defeated world champion Vignaux in an 18 inch one shot final. Final score Hoppe 50 to Vignaux 320. Hoppe’s average 70 2021 and high run 33, Vignaux 144-21 with high run 41. Vignaux conceded He was beaten and Hoppe’s victory marks a startling upset in billiards history.

Paris Vignaux Rim Uttle Wittie Hoppe Hale Fin Hoppe Vighaux Howe Beore Hopper

Nelson Had Hard Times in a Rail Journey Tale

Special to The Suc Philadelphia Pa January 1 Butting Nelson recalls rough travel when stranded by rail fare costs. He describes riding a Hot Springs special to St Louis and walking to a Chicago Alton line, sleeping under a coach, barely surviving. He vows never to ride again unless cushioned or walking henceforth.

Buttling Nelson Poltec Hot Springs Rooma Agewlich St Louis St. Louisi

Cotton States League reorganizes amid delays in Vicksburg

A meeting of the Caxton States renewers in Vicksburg led to forming a league to insure work for players displaced by last season's suspension. The circuit includes Jackson, Vicksburg, Baton Rouge, Gulfport, Meridian, Mobile. D. S. Compras of Wickesuke was elected president succeeding George Wheat.

Kpeeinl San Memphis Tenn Caxton States Vicksburg Enue Compras Wickstuke George Wheat

Fight Or Flight In Louisville Brawl Ends With Knockout

In Louisville Kentucky yesterday John Flournoy a Minneapolis baseball player faced off with Albert Maxie after criticizing him. Flournoy knocked Maxie to the ground and beat him unconscious before bystanders and a police officer restrained the scene near the Mason Theater where members of a street company watched.

the Sun Louisville John Fiournes Mfnneapids Flournoy Tony Albert Maxie Negea Maxie Ub Flournoy Dirk Allnyway Mason Theater Southern Skier” Company Maxte Wail

The Greatest Ambition Of Every Pitcher

A historic reflection on pitching mastery in baseball outlining the rare perfect games and near misses. It cites Cy Young and Mathewson as benchmarks, notes Ward and Richmond achieving hitless games, and mentions Clarkson and other greats with phrases describing their precision, endurance, and nerve.

W. J. Sullivan Monnl Waddeh Mathewson National League Lew Richmond Eas Richmond Cleveland Ward Buffrio Providence Grand Am Warrior Cy Young Philadelphia Boston Bunch Young Erie Lovett Brooklyn Giants Metuge Henley Matty

Abolishes Football at Harvard In Clean Sweep

Special to The Sex Boston January 1 Harvard has abolished football pending reform. Overseers voted to discontinue the game until rules are changed to curb rough play and foul conduct. A special committee urged replacement with safer standards and vowed gradual changes to restore decent, clean play.

Boston Harvard Board of Overseers Lie University Hound of Overseers Buryard Woods Rom Mit

Grillo Re-elected as Toledo Soccer Club President

J Edgar Grillo was unanimously re-elected president of the Toledo General Association. T C Stevens also kept his post as treasurer with other officials remaining, while no definite plans for the coming season’s management were set. Grillo denied a claim he sought to place Grillo in future leadership and attributed the rumor to Bun Johnson of Chicago.

Spector Toledo D. Jan Mounds Grillo National Board Woods J. Edgar Toledo Feneral Association T. C. Stevens Atong Bun Johnson Malcago WSL Grille Ea Aid Yeetenluy Dowa O'Brien GriMtha Cliss Johnson

Many Champions Fight For Proper Boxing Weighs Regulation

In a fragmented era boxing lacks a governing body to standardize championship weights across divisions. Debates rage over who truly holds titles from heavyweight to bantamweight as contenders dispute legitimacy and methods. Jeffries remains a claimed all champion despite retirement rumors.

Vel Jet America

Hughes Goes to Athletics in Major League Swap

Special to The Washington January 16 report on the Connie Mack era deal involving Lave Cross and the Nationals. The piece notes fan speculation over which local player would move and identifies Cyclone Tom Hughes as the notable pitcher expected to join the Athletics and form a standout pitching staff.

Washington Lave Cross Nationals Connie” Mack Casaldy Boas Ath Jelies Tom” Hughes Neneiverlun Hughes Ereal Mack Hie Twining Noor Atl

College football reform and heavyweight boxing clash debated

The article discusses Hadley of Male university urging rules to curb brutality and extravagance in college football, favoring near perfect close games. It also covers heavyweight boxing topics with Jack Palmer Wynew and other fighters, noting referee calls and contender readiness for title matches.

Dy Arthur Hadley Male University

Match Bezenah and Yanger in Chicago Auditorium bout

Benny Yanger the Tipton Slasher of Chicago and Andy Berensh of Cincinnati are slated to meet at the Auditorium on Jas 29. Indianapolis Athletic association announced Monday night. Yanger, a veteran, has matted with Chester Goodwin. Berensh has shown rapid gains lately.

Benny Yanger Tipton Slasher Chicago Andy Berensh Cincinnati Jas Te Indinapolis Athletic Association Yanger Resenah Cnat Chester Goodwin

Central Polo League Standings and Tuesday Games

The Central Polo League standings show teams Wen Lost Bet Indianapolis and Danville with others like Port Wayne Kokomo Logansport Lafayette and MRL Kokomo. Tuesday matches include Fort Wayne at Indianapolis Kokomo at Logansport Danville at Lafayette. A New York lawyer who printed millions of Norfolk Western bonds had the right theory but failed on details.

Bet Indianapolis Mirlon Danville de Andernan Port Wayne Kokomo Loganaport Lafayette Fort Wayne Indianapulio Logansport Danville New York Norfolk & Western

Race results across multiple tracks in New Orleans and West

A fragmented race results roundup lists numerous horses, jockeys, and times across venues including New Orleans City Park, Fair Ground, San Francisco Oakland, and Los Angeles Ascot. Entries mention horse names such as Taplala, Merry Acrobat, Fancy Dress, Guiding Star, and Bally Prim with times ranging from about 1:12 to 2:05 for varying distances and conditions.

New Orleans Rian Morria Taplala Merry Acrobat Bernnds My Duclongs Efrollery Mattie FL Alfcantara Lis da Phied éhae—Lightnont Pamberton GoWten Link Ripa Dealey Perrine Bally Prim Cambridge Uma Fancy Dress Rawal Phochu Mart Gentry Guiding Star Iigh Chance Bitter Muna Bewell Balvisa Wanda Lleher Sewell Hollawemas Phil Pinel Thie Pun Furnings Honebrake Freeman Frank Green Gutowin Ravinna Moreland Nutcracker Araba Ban Francisco Oakland Vioa Radtke Hilver Line Jim Pendersast Shhade Capt Burnett Laur FM Fountain Bub Sourth Maxtress Goodchild Baker Kerusha Forerunner Clark Clean Light Tim Hurst Los Angeles Tully Adegiance Decime Cme Rossi Tottenham Coeur du Laon Alzora Notter J. F. Donohue Pritics Kane Edinborough Fal Sway Davia Furlonge Valencia Rodolfa

Bookmakers fortune rises as Brown Beattie win big at Gravesend

New York gamblers Brown and Beattie edge toward a massive score after a string of wagers at Gravesend. They cash in on Caraphine, Workman, and Flip Flap with a final carry of about 13,700 dollars, despite a near miss in the last race that could have yielded 26,000.

New York Tate Dick Brown Mets Gravesend Brown Eifter Tower Jimmy Heattla Slope Brown Byad Jess Thio Alg Brown Dentty Jeorner Wa” Bald Brown Aguly Deattis

A Big Mistake in Set Race Rounds Upset

In the set race Brown misplayed a bet on Hammeraway. Inquisitor st by and error found in Brown's figures. He would have won 3.49 Tore and total 325.0% for the day, with the book netting about 2.700. Brown kept writing bets, but later someone else placed the money for him.

Hammeraway Brown Ha Woo Brown Kent

Giants to Report for Spring Practice in Sunny South

MEMPHIS Tenn Jan 16 After weeks of seeking hotel accommodations for a southern training plan the New York Giants have accepted sunny south arrangements and will report March 1 for three weeks of practice. McGraw had discussed January and February rooms at Hot Springs and is expected there as well, according to local reports.

M'Graw Figeoini Sus Memphis Tenn New York Giants McKhaw Hot Springs Focal

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