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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1906
Page
7
The American Motor League promotes a code of signals for hazardous routes to reduce auto accidents. Plans call for up to 3,000 danger signs by year end, including 24 inch pine signs on posts 5.5 feet high, placed on the road's right side 200 yards from the hazard to alert drivers.
Central League magnates restructured rosters after a wave of polo transfers. Indianapolis loaned Coggshall to Lafayette, with Lincoln spared from boycotts as Fort Wayne and Danville sends shuffled players to balance teams. Freeman, previously with Toledo, joins Danville along with Roberts.
Polo drives lead Indian basketball team to a non scheduled Monday night game, with emphasis on pace and tenacity. The feature notes a missing opponent and plans for upcoming matchups.
The fast young catcher known as Spencer from Texas attracted attention as he rose from local play to professional status. Joe Gardner of Dallas signed him after a standout game, with interest also from Bob Hedges and Phenom Clark Griffith of the New York Yankees eyeing his promising future.
A plain white sign warns of general danger. The text outlines signs for approaching deep descent, road crossings, branches to the right and left, crossroads, ditches or depressions, hummocks or abrupt risks, and near villages or settlements.
Luis Mazzantini the famed Spanish bullfighter plans to enter the Augustine friars at Escurial after the death of his wife in Mexico. The fighter rose from poverty as a railway porter to become Spain's leading matador with a dramatic career and substantial earnings while earning admiration in Madrid society.
Central Polo League standings show Indianapolis Barton, Danville and Anderson tied with three wins, Lafayette and Logansport at four losses. Kokomo and Fort Wayne with five? Monday schedule lists Marion at Anderson, Lafayette at Fort Wayne, Logansport at Danville.
In a B and O freight rear-end collision near Kent on January 22 one man, Conductor E. C. Griffin of Cleveland, was killed. Brukemean P. J. Hawking of Cleveland suffered serious internal injuries and Engineer Watrous of New Castle sustained a severe head wound.
Special to The San Sabina Ohio January 2 Reverend N P Baley D D G longtime Presbyterian minister dies Saturday night at the home of his daughter Mrs Hugh Bell. He had been a prominent preacher for years.
The report details Joe Walcott versus an unnamed opponent with Lavigne recalling an ear injury from Walcott’s punch. The ear injury required surgeon work by Walcott during rounds, with further medical notes by Dr. Price and other trainers. Griffo, Lavigne, and Burge are cited in past fights. Ferguson is noted as a Burns handicap candidate for Bearcatcher after a California match race at Ascot Park.
Veteran baseball figure Dale Gear will join Birmingham as right fielder next season joining batters who hit over .300 last season including Nelson, Kid Herman and Vaughan. Likely purse of $15,000 May bring a purse to Butte. Los Angeles and Hot Springs bid high but not sure they can match Montana offer.
Logansport reorganized seven man polo lineup led by Nick McGlivray failed to match Indiana as the locals jumped to an early cass lead and held on for a 7 to 5 victory. The Higgins Hart pairing proved too strong for the visitors.
The Toledo baseball group announces its purchase of Pepper Clarke, catcher, from another Toledo club, effectively releasing him to the new affiliates. The move was confirmed in Springfield on January 2.
Manual Training school toppled the German House 38 to 21 on a rough Saturday night to seize a share of first. Shortridge beat Butler 12 to 17 as the North side high school kept pressure on the Turners. De Weese Shaffer and Kingabury starred as Shortridge showed strong form.
A horse driven by farmer and banker Charles Bowers plunged through a railway trestle near Moore's Hill in January. It broke loose from the driver and ran along the track until rescued with difficulty as the frightened animal escaped danger.
The article recalls how old time boxing used small gloves and long, brutal bouts with riders of pain. It cites Tommy Ryan Ske Weir and Don Doyle alongside Ike Wolf and Frank Murphy, noting fighters bled, wore skin gloves, and endured rough rounds lasting into morning.
A striking record from New York shows the Herbert R. Bishop collection in American Art galleries selling 250 catalogued pieces for $12,250. Henry J. Duveen paid $10,100 for a blue and white vase two feet six inches tall featuring an emperor and a parade of women on ponies.
Special to The San. Soston, Masa Jun.ior shargea football stmouphers at Hare var have been elven 6 ton more quivers by circulation of rumor that Hatherly Foster, the newly elected captain, would not serve. Foster denied the rumor, saying nothing to discuss it. He sustained a knee injury last season that may require an operation, which could keep him out for about three months. Close teammates say there is no truth to the report.
News from Providence warns Rhode Island authorities may enforce anti betting laws at Narragansett Park next season, casting doubt on a forthcoming grand circuit meeting. In Cleveland the outlook for harness racing darkens after city officials halted bookmaking and pool selling last year, threatening Ohio’s grand circuit status and the fate of future trotting meets there.
In Philadelphia tales of boxing antics unfold as a big Turk heavyweight fights a 173 pound German. The Teuton knocks the Kennington champion to the mat, the crowd urges him up, and a fan’s shout confirms the bout’s humorous crowd energy.
The Sun reports a conference decree limiting championships and mandating one game per season for each college. Chicago will face Michigan next year, while a game with Wisconsin is unlikely. Acting President Judson and Dean Small termed the move good and widely supported.
Bloomington Indiana January The rules adopted by the Big Nine Conference seem to be endorsed with little doubt Indiana University will be ruled out Hose Clark and perhaps Bloom of the Lik team. President Bryan called the rule perhaps the most important lex istation in recent football history.
Special report from Iowa City states Prof A Smith, chairman of the Iowa athletic board of control, praised a conference action harmonizing with Iowa Hawks stands. President George E MacLean said the move aligns with points Hawks supported over the past year and anticipates strong votes in favor.
Urbana January 2 The University of Illinois faculty senate is expected to adopt Chicago football conference recommendations though the coaching provision is disputed. The graduate system is defended as not a bad thing and critics argue funding remains needed to sustain athletics against rivals.
In Minneapolis on January 2, followers of the sport learned the Bla lap conference adopted measures that surprised many. The sentiment says football will not be abolished but modified. Professional coaches won’t affect Minnesota as Dr Williams remains on the faculty. Admission fees to rents are cut and viewed favorably.
The Bexenah Yanger bout, originally set for January 23, is moved to February 5 at the Indianapolis Athletic Club. Bexenah, aiming for peak form before facing the Tipton Slasher, will weigh 180 pounds for ten rounds. Yanger agrees to the postponement, emphasizing that a later date suits him. Manager Schotle recalls a prior decision loss to Charley Neary in Milwaukee, with many believing it should have been a draw.
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