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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1906

Page

7

Sunday Sunday The Evangelist Turns Golden Harvest

A former star outfielder, now an evangelist, conducted a revival in Aledo Wisconsin averaging strong earnings. He funds meetings primarily from free will offerings and claims his pay comes from the final night collection. A biography notes his Chicago White Stockings days and a later rise to prominence in religious work.

Yntftesham Wy Belvidere Chicago White Stockings Anson, White Dalrymple Y.om. OG. A Ork

Herman Must Beat Herrera Special in The Sam

Amity Mullins of Hot Springs plans a bout at Butte if boxing match between Herman and Herrera can be booked with Nelson. Mullins scores a 55,000 bid and says Nelson is willing to back the fight if Herman signs. Both fighters are Chicago area veterans with local ties and recent activity.

Sam Chicago Don Amity Mullins Hot Springs Butte Nelson Herman Mulligan Herrera Joeys Dane

Indiana Beats Rose Poly In Lopsided Basketball Game

Special to The Sam. Bloomington Ind Jan 17 Hoss Poly fell to Indiana 45 to 7 in a Tuesday night basketball clash. Maxwell of Indianapolis starred for Indiana scoring nine and Hiatt six points. Ritterscamp, Freudenreich and Trueblood contributed as well. fouls and miscues plagued both teams as Indiana dominated the scoring and Rose Poly struggled to convert from the field. Referee McCormick of Terre Haute officiated the game.

Sam Bloomington Ind Hoss Poly Indiana Maxwell Indieanapolis Indhana Royo Poly Harmeson Schickle Ritterscamade Freudenreich Rose Poly Veld Inediana Hiatt Ritterscampte Quivn Poly Schicke Freudenreeh True Blood Ulndeman Gaala Trueblood McCormick Terre Heure Uampire Teeter Hidlans

Gans Favorite Colored Boy Set for Friday Fight

In San Francisco on January 1, 191% reports indicate Gans is the favorite as odds swing to 10 to 7 and then 10 to 8 amid poolroom bets. Mike Sullivan tapering training, weighing 135 pounds, aims to last the distance while Gans, in peak form, vows a square fight. Referee Jack Welsh named for the bout.

the Sun San Francisco Cal Gans Money Gane Mike Bike Raya Guns California Jack Welsh

Hogriever Picks Pins Sparked by Superstition Tale

Cleveland infielder George Hogriever, bought from Des Moines, is noted for a pin picking superstition once used against him. Teammate McNichols recalls a prank placing papers of pins near his lodging, delaying his arrival and causing back trouble until a massage eased the kink.

Howard Wakefield Cleveland Des Moines George Hogriever Indienapeda Ben Moines Hoggy McNichols George Hogriever Bmillie Cantillon

Fisher Heads to Hot Springs for Training Stay

Johnny Fisher of the Indianapolis team plans a two month stay in Hot Springs next month to regain health and join the club when fit. He has arranged with the local team to travel to Hot Springs for the conditioning period.

Fisher Springs Johnny Fisher Indianapolis Hot Springs

Fight postponed as We injured himself training

The Behreck Wille boxing match is postponed indefinitely after We injures himself during training. In the interim Behreck will offer to fight Hart.

Scripps-McRae Press Association San Francisco Behreck-Wille Behreck Hart

Harry Vaughn Appetite a Valuable Asset in Baseball Circles

In a vivid anecdote from the Cincinnati baseball era, Harry Vaughn is praised for a prodigious appetite that impressed teammates and a wealthy observer. The tale recalls a meal at Tremont House in Chicago where Vaughn’s dining prowess drew amused remarks from the group.

Harry Vaughn

Old-Time Champions In Fight Talk From Sullivan to Jeffries

A veteran critic laments modern boxers overtalking and praises Jeffries, Dempsey, and McAuliffe. He contrasts old school fighters’ brutal stamina with today’s flashy, 10 rounders, arguing past greats like Dempsey and McAuliffe outclass present stars.

Yale Aims Reforms Rally As Radical Conservatives Clash

Special to The Sun New Haven Conn Jan 12 Yale faculty factions clash over athletic reforms after a four hour session produced no votes on changes including abolishing intercollegiate sports banning gate receipts closing athletics to non academics and limiting coaches and undergraduates involvement in sport A Saturday meeting will decide if these radical or conservative plans prevail.

Sun New Haven Conn Yale Athletic [Association Campel Waller

Arrangements Made for Philadelphian OBrien vs Ryan Bout

In Cleveland on January 17 arrangements near completion for a world middleweight title fight between Philadelphia duck O'Brien now touring a local theater and challenger Tommy Ryan. O'Brien says he will defend both the heavyweight and middleweight titles. Ryan has pursued a bout since O'Brien defeated Bob Fitzsimmons.

Herlppa-Moftae Preay Association Cleveland Philadelphia Duck O'Brien Tommy Ryan O'rten Ryan O'Brien Bob Fitzsimmons

Bowl league results feature multiple victors on Tuesday night

In Commercial Bowling League play Tuesday Biranas Burfordn and Kingann swept all games against Fletchers Progress Marotta and Irv Kahna while the Liebers won two games from the Indiana National Bankers Saltrbaum. Hood's Harsapatilia claims to curb a burning sensation and improve blood purity.

Biranas Burfordn Kingann Fletchers Progress Marotta Irv Kahna Liebers Indiana National Bankers Hood

Acts for France 1 4 W. W. Charged with French government role

The United States minister to Venezuela, W. W., has taken charge of French government functions since relations with Venezuela were severed. The change follows the severance of diplomatic ties between France and Venezuela.

W. W. Care United States Venezuela France

Near Death's Door Stuart the Man Who Promoted Corbett Fight

Special to the Sun. Dan Stuart, a known sporting man, lies critically ill with pneumonia at his residence. Attendants say his chances of recovery are poor. Stuart promoted the Jim Corbett Bob Fitzsimmons match, aiming for Dallas before Nevada permitted prize fighting. He is half owner of Oak Lawn track in Hot Springs.

Sun New York Dan Stuart Sprutality Dra Lambert Moore Outerbridge Stuart Jim Corbett Bob Fitzaimlmoan Reht Carson City Nev Dallas Tex Nevada Corbett Oak Lawn

Corbett Pugilist Starved of Knockout In Shaw Cashel Byron Play

A New York review argues James J. Corbett fails to salvage Shaw's Cashel Byron play at Daly's Theatre. The piece notes Corbett appears in costume, but the adapter Stanislaus Stange and Shaw’s dialogue fall short, leaving the production dull despite Corbett's amiable stage presence.

New York Daly James J. Corbett George Bernard Shaw Byron Corbett Hla Fitzsimmons Vaudaville Plagé Cashel Byron Mr. Shaw Gamin

Race Results From New Orleans and San Francisco Tracks

Race results listed for New Orleans Fair Grounds and Oakland Los Angeles tracks with multiple races. Horses such as Odd Trick Little Boot Harpoon and Covina appear with times and odds, plus entries from Ban Francisco and Ascot with winners like Jake Ward Preservator and Chickadee.

New Orleans Lene J. Jones Welling Brushton Nicol Baron Egher Covina Little Red Nattie Bumppo Ashworth Thespian Let Defty Granade R. Smith Gold Mute Alma Dufour Uime Orly U Troster Merling Belle Strait Turlonge Don Fonso Fustus Minnehaha Mirse Frlonga Dr. Coffey Ethelred Sme Walppoerwill W Perrine Viperine furelonge-Bartmono L. Smith de Ore Son Ame Furlonge Invincible Romaina Vanhess Loretta Firth Ruth W Holloway Lotty Cone Suelo Abe Meyer Mife Langford James Robinson Dusty Miller Birdie Ed Sheridan Jacktul Chief Bush Los Angeles Ascot Preservator Powell Mina May Bowdish Kulr Alene Blanche C Buchanan Mina Fidgaty Lady Beauty Chotk Hedrick Ackl Chickadee Bwan Red Damsel Gentle Harry Dark Bar Neubert Revolt Elin King Pyrrho Ross Pettl John Joste Wheeler

Sports and Wrestling News Roundup From Early Season Gossip

Tommy Ryan challenges Tommy Burns with talks of Hart and O’Brien hints at more matchups. Stanford’s faculty deems baseball inferior to other college sports while Eddie Hanlon eyes continued fighting. McGraw protests the foul strike rule affecting weak batters. Amelia Herrera, near 30, trains hard while smoking and drinking. Barney Schrieber dominates turf winnings at Oakland. Cornell and West Point push college wrestling as Intercollegiate plans grow. Wilmer Crowell leaves Swarthmore football to enter business, noted for his deep kicking and 20 goals in three years.

Wilmer Crowell Swarthmore Wuit College Crowell Tela

Jessup Accepts Terms as Kokomo Central Manager

Clarence Jessup former goaltender for the Richmond roller polo team yesterday agreed to terms with the Kokomo Central league team. He will become its manager and cage guardian guiding the squad this season in the league.

Jessup Richmond Ind Clarence Jessup Kokomo

Central Polo League Standings and Team Notes

Fragmentary standings show Wan boat, Pet Tndianapolis Ww 696, Marlonse, Danville 4, REG ANACTEON aateres 27 431 MS 31 44e. Incomplete entries include MM ass 2 3b and teams Waynd, Logangnort, Kokoma, Lafayette, and Lafayette ervey d.

Wan Tndianapolis Hed Danville

Fights Over Woman Leave Two Men Wounded in St Louis

Brennan and Walsh, both of St Louis, fought in a saloon near the Tihambra theater early today after a dispute over a woman. Brennan was wounded, probably fatally, and Walsh was being held as a witness corroborates the prisoner's account of the shooting.

derippa-McRae Press Association Chicago Joseph Brennan St. Louis Michael Walsh Tihambra Brennan Polt- Getensr

How To Be Beautiful by Madame Anna Rupert

New York announces the release of a new book How To Be Beautiful by famed complexion specialist Madame Anna Rupert. The guide promises to reveal the secrets of beauty and personal care, highlighting her long career and residence at 22 West 5th Street in New York City.

New York Jan. Wi Anna Rupert West Sth Street New York City

Polo Drives Indians at Marlon on Wednesday Night

The Indians face Marlon Wednesday in a expected strong contest as Foxy Five eyes a nearer challenge. Tuesday night saw tensions with Jason and Harper in a disputed title clash as Fort Wayne seeks Lincoln from Lafayette to fill a gap. Sycamores topped Danville at Lafayette 3 to 2 while Logansport beat Kokomo 8 to 3 with Mercer and Cusick in a sideline scuffle.

Jason Harper Strick Sutton Leydon Canavan Carrigan Butter Marlon Fort Wayne Lincoln Lafayette Yuk Sycamores Danville Tidbids Gavitt Wiley Coggshall Campbell McGilvray Daovilla Jean Tigers Logansport Kokomo Mercer Cusick

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