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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1906
Page
7
The article highlights famed multi-talents including Dave Fultz, John Wagner, Ward, Keene, and Vanderbilt family members. It details varied pursuits from baseball, boxing, golf, polo, yachting, to law, teaching, and lecturing, underscoring broad athletic and professional versatility across prominent figures.
In juvenile court Christopher Mersh faced a charge of delinquency and urged the judge to allow him to sign a pledge instead of proceeding. The judge prepared the form, Mersh signed it, and left insisting he had seen the pledge as binding.
New Milford Conn Jan 2 Since Yale football season end speculation grows whether Capt Tom Shevlin will be head coach next year Wilson McClintock friend says no chance after finishing college course in spring he will return home to learn the lumber business sentiment favors Foster Standard as strong successor based on last season's work
Jimmy Young backed by John Considine takes bets on monthly sleighing chances citing odds from February to January. Bookie activity spreads from Metropole cafe to Chicago and Miami Beach with wagers on zero temperatures and winter conditions.
Special to The Nam Cincinnati D Jan. While agitation over third base first base and pitcher duties lasts, the right field spot for the Rede next season draws three candidates Fred Odwell John Siegle and Siegle Hinchman. Manager Ketley will observe all three to decide who earns the regular job, with the third man likely to be turned loose.
San Francisco January 24 Al Young Hawthorne club promoter introduces Kyle Whitney a promising young Black welterweight. Whitney recently defeated Harry Riley an elite amateur welter and aims for professional recognition. Previously he outpointed his four round foe at Woods wards event and disposed of Otto Rauch in two taps.
F H Marriott of Newton Massachusetts sets new one mile records at Ormond Daytona event on a wave swept beach beating international entries from Italy France and England. Marriott wins heats and final in a Stanley steamer along with records for the De War trophy and heavy weight events, while Lancia and Cedrine challenge with Napier and Italian cars.
Race results from New Orleans City Park Fair Grounds and San Francisco Oakland Los Angeles venues. Listings include horse names jockeys weights times and betting odds across multiple races with detailed payouts and finishing positions.
Polo group expects a tough game as the Indians travel to Logansport on Thursday. Rumors swirl that Logansport may move to Champaign amid fan boycott threats over losses. Reports cite Danville defeat, Kokomo win, and Sycamores’ upset of Port Wayne with strong plays from Bone and Cunninghams.
Walter C. Wilson, Earlham College athletic director, was elected graduate manager of all athletic teams for the coming year. This marks a new move for Earlham as the institution reorganizes its athletic leadership.
Special to The San Francisco Bulletin reports Jimmy Coffroth as the real head of a boxing syndicate with Graney Britt and Levy as figureheads. Coffroth would promote matches and share profits with silent partners, while Eddie Graney would run the scheme. Fighters would receive low percentages, and the plan aims to control purses and venues, notably Mechanica Pavilion VII, with Coffroth holding a three year legal stake.
Special to the Sun Milwaukee 26 reported the planned bout between Buddy Ryan and duck Dougherty next month may be canceled though contracts were signed. Ryan declined to fight referee Malachi Hogan and told the Joes club he will not face Hogan. Coffey is preferred by Ryan but not by the club. The match hasn’t been officially called off, but no chances remain that it will occur tomorrow.
A faded reminiscence recalls Tim Donahue and fellow players staging banterful drills around bunt failures. Donahue, noted as slow but stubborn at bat, often teased a third baseman with fake challenges, while teammates Dahlen and others plotted playful shell-game tricks during practice to provoke a fight or a laugh.
Swapped opening dates for major league teams after a wrangle between giants. The American League will start in New York in April and the Giants in Brooklyn on April 12. Frank Farrell of the New York Americans mediated to avert a repeat of two years ago. Johnson insists the Giants could not open in Brooklyn before the Highlanders in New York. Further talks planned before February 1 to settle remaining conflicts.
The German team defeated Butler 2 to 1 in a scruby basketball game. Rachel Baker scored the lone goal for Butler, as the German squad showed stronger team play and outpaced their rival in the contest.
A flood of applications reaches Watkins as young players push to join professional ranks. Wattie touts their modesty and talent while managers face the fervor of hopeful letters. Many claim superior hitting and pitching, citing legends like Reulbach and Cy Young, yet most never secure a trial.
The report notes a prolific turbot, with specimen counts ranging from about 840 to over two hundred, depending on fire samples examined. Weighing as much as two pounds, observers believe larger specimens may be even more fertile, indicating ongoing potential for larger catches and reproductive output.
An Indian physician reports that disease germs on a ship deck are killed by sea water after a bacteriological investigation. He found that even hardy strains were removed and destroyed by washing the decks with sea water.
Remarkable cure claims from Lake Charles La on Ascatco for torентarrh asthma. Mr P Shropaton, a confectionery maker, says he was permanently cured after a three month course. A sample bottle offered by mail from New York at 22 W Twenty-First. city storefronts advertise the remedy with fixed prices.
Special to The Sun New York January 44 Brown University President defends football saying one rough game is necessary to teach personal conflict and social benefits, noting abuses of the era are forgotten when athletics, especially football, improve college life. He argues the sport should evolve, not be abolished.
Anderson led the Indians, with Harper excelling in goalkeeping, but the team suffered defeat as opponents outplayed them throughout. Harper produced strong saves yet could not prevent the loss.
Amid rumors and scores, Jimmy Britt hypes nets and bets while promoter Telford faces scrutiny over a proposed Gans O'Brien bout. Dr. Winter signs with the White Sox. Anslerson edges the Indians 6 4, with Anderson outperforming and Nyke’s defense yielding chances.
Dr Frank Reisling seeks peace with Eberts to sign with Columbus in the American Association after a pay deduction dispute with Brooklyn. Joe Grim eyes Peter Maher on a second world tour with grim punches and hard battles, while Herrera Herman fights tentatively for a lightweight title against Nelson after a Los Angeles card. Jimmy Collins signs a three year deal with Boston as Crescene City tracks dispute nears peace, and Herman posts 600 to bind a match with Aurelia Herrero before the Pacific AC bout in Los Angeles. James Keebe enters Paris Grand Prix with four entries including Bohemian Nogi and Oyama, hinting at a grind fight ahead.
Special to The Sun reports George Slosson challenging Witla Hoppe for the world championship emblem at 1 5 inch balk line. The trophy replicates the Paris 1891 emblem. Hoppe already defeated Maurice Vignaux in Paris and has posted a challenge to Vignaux before facing Slosson. Slosson initially ignored the Hoppe challenge, then promised to play Hoppe if he can beat Vignaux.
The Princeton baseball team announced WIL Cosgrave as head coach for the coming season. Cosgrave, a standout former Tigers player and coach in prior seasons, joins after Cape J. Reed confirmed the appointment. Practice camps begin in about two weeks with wide participation expected.
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