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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1906
Page
7
Prominent fighters Ryan and Hart arrive soon and eye title clashes as Jack O’Brien weighs in. Lundie, famed sparring partner, battles Dunn in a brisk nine rounder and Britt shines as referee. Grimes lands a spring trial with the Indiana club amid other boxing notes and local ads.
John McCloskey arrives as new St. Louis National League manager to find his authority limited by the Robisons. They plan to select players without his input and have already indicated Burke may be traded despite his wish to keep Jimmy Burke at third base.
Ban Johnson says Jimmy Sebring should be barred from organized baseball and will push for his blacklisting at the next National Commission meeting. Johnson claims Sebring currently runs Williamsport in the outlaw league and handles player signings. He also notes Boston manager search, Jack Taylor’s European exile, and Jimmy Collins signing to manage with full powers.
Special to the Sun from Lafayette Indiana Purdue defeats Wabash 77 to 28 in a state championship basketball game. First half Purdue leads 14 to 10. Standout Purdue players include Repavar and Haldson. for Wabash Sprow and Walters performed well. Referee Charles McCormick. Time halves 20 minutes. Attendance 3,000?
Special to The Sun from Cincinnati reports Philadelphia boxer Jack O'Brien received a Northumberland cup offer from James Lowes of Newcastle England for a June fight with Jack Palmer. O'Brien declined, awaiting a higher purse of about $10,000 plus $1,000 expenses if the club raises the ante.
Central Polo League standings show Indianapolis leading with 37 wins and 28 losses and a .565 winning percentage. Thursday games set matches with Endiapolis at Logansport and Port Wayne at Danville on the schedule.
James H. O Rourke, 39 years of uninterrupted baseball service, captain and manager of Bridgeport in the Connecticut league, recalls a career spanning major leagues with Giants, Pirates, and Rangers. He and his son James II have played together since 1963, a notable father and son pairing in Connecticut League games.
In a Connecticut League dialogue, O Rourke states he feels as fit as Lever in his prime and has no plan to retire. He asserts any man in good health and temperate with work can stay in the game as long as he has.
Race results from New Orleans City Park Fair Grounds and other venues list numerous races with horses, jockeys, odds, and times. Notable entries include Margaret Anwela at 6 to 1 in 4% furlongs, Orient at 5 to 2, and gold Mote in a long handicap. San Francisco and Los Angeles venues show similar fields with times and purses.
The South Side Turners defeated Broadway Athletes 23 to 14 in basketball. Turners showcased superior teamwork and control throughout the contest.
A reminiscence recounts how a football incident at age 11 in Tamaru New Zealand sparked a lifelong fighter’s path. The narrator describes a nose injury, learning boxing by improvised means, and knocking out five rivals in an amateur tournament with Jem Mace as a potential observer. The tale frames sport as a catalyst for resilience and self defense.
Bob Fitzsimons and his wife purchased a West Dunellen New Jersey farm formerly lived in by U S Senator Dryden. They paid cash and plan to turn it into a rural retreat for men seeking rest and rejuvenation. A gentle training course will be added to refresh guests and make each stay feel as good as new.
James H. Manning recalls a comic incident from an around the world trip of the Chicago and All-American teams in 168. On a sleeping car between Minneapolis and Cedar Rapids Tom Daly played pranks on fellow players, hiding behind curtains and igniting a red eye lantern to scare Flint, who fled in terror as others laughed and Daly vanished before breakfast.
Special to The Sun from Chicago details Joe Gans pledging reform after admitting past involvement in noncompetitive fights linked to the McGovern bout. He says future matches will be on the square and claims he fought under orders, promising to make amends while acknowledging the sport’s past corruption in Chicago.
In two Capitolar Speedway events on Wednesday Joe Heaves' Ginger edged McVey's Mayline after a tough finish. Ora Shover's John Rowan led a Meld of Ave starters. Thursday's schedule included Fowler's Crown Point and Jana Lindsay's Jonnas Boy in a planned afternoon race.
In a Wednesday night string, the Colts and Royals split three games each. The Bellanca tank edged the Oregons five games and the Donoya beat the Marions four. The Celta and the Rayala also divided honors in a mixed standings night.
Polo's Indiens played Logansport on Thursday night in the sole midweek game. In the Central league Marion defeated Kokomo 6 to 0 at Marion, avenging a prior defeat as Lawts and Conningham powered the Foxy Five offense.
The Mine Workers anticipate boxing featuring Mike Mills and The Logansport fats against Tigers in a ten round bout. Prematch training is complete and both sides expect a win. A preliminary will start after the regular program closes with a focus on the Tigers.
Special to The Sus. Decatur sent five pitchers who trained here to four major league clubs for the coming season. Albert Jacobson and Harry Awasim join the St Louis Browns, Fd Barry to Boston, Harry Sardy to Washington, and Gus Donnar to Cincinnati. Decatur earned money on several trades, with Washington paying $500 each for Jacobson and Sardy, Barry fetching $1,259 for his release, and Donnar sold in a Cleveland-Columbus deal. Swalm left Decatur without compensation after a brief pro start under manager Frank Walker.
Scraps from sport world show Harry Steinfeldt considering quitting baseball for a Texas mercantile career after being acquired by Chicago from Cincinnati. Wrestler Leo Pardello returns to New York for blond poisoning treatment after a bite incident in St. Louis. New York automobiles sales hit 10 million dollars with a surprising average price. the boom grows despite driver issues. Battling Nelson contemplates giving Britt another chance over a disputed fight-payment claim. Joy Gans recalls Frank Erne’s punch that nearly blinded him, later winning the lightweight title. Joe Walcott’s slugging prowess noted. Morris Levy discusses his abstention from bets, valuing sport for fun over finance. National amateur boxing championships of 1908 slated for Frisco under Olympic Athletic Club. date pending. Britt coaches Terry Megavern on beating Nelson. Terry is expected to prevail.
Indianapolis manager Watkins says contracts will be sent to all players under reserve or claimed by week’s end. Terms are described as satisfactory and salaries fair, with most players likely to sign promptly though some may hold out for last minute concessions. The policy has long been to treat players fairly on salary and no objections are expected to the offered figures.
Reports from the Ormond races recount fierce crashes and multiple disqualifications. Hemery, the French driver, dominated until chairman Morrell disqualified him from future races. Lancia and Fletcher broke several five mile records while Christie and others wrecked cars. notable crashes occurred in the heavyweight championship and practice heats.
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