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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1906
Page
7
The article previews a high profile clash between Nelson and McGovern during a busy coast fight season. It notes Nelson's rugged durability and McGovern's older, dissipated form, with mentions of Perry O'Brien and Jack O'Brien as rivals in upcoming matchups. The piece also recounts past bouts and safety concerns, including calls for medical examinations before fights.
Race results from Hot Springs New Orleans Los Angeles and San Francisco show numerous horses and times. Names include Brand Pat Dennison Dresden Jock Ratlnime Merchant Almes Pot Mise Morthauma Barbaros Charile Thompson Proteastro George Vision Cherry Lov Angelene and more with times ranging from 1 11 to 2 39 46 across furlongs and miles at distinct venues and dates.
Central Polo League standings are listed with upcoming games on Saturday: Anderson at Indianapolis, Logansport at Marion, and Danville at Kokomo. Reach’s Book, the official American League guide edited by Francis C Richter, provides full league records, post season histories, and official rules.
Hoosier manager Watking ships in a promising group of young players as Indy baseball gears toward spring. The article notes mass signings by Wattie, loss of Massing and Carr, and McCreery's potential return to play, with Cromley and Weaver forming the likely battery. It also mentions an April start at Washington Park and a pending league schedule.
The article notes Indian progress despite a rocky season start, praising Higgins and Hart as a strong pair, Harper as top goaltend, Carri fan at center, and Miller fitting well. It cites waning local interest due to mar nates bickerings, team withdrawals, and upcoming wrestling disputes between Murburger and Steinmetz, plus a tragic death in Frisco linked to a boxing match.
In a Friday night clash at Anderson Indiana, the Indians fell 61 to 105 as Gavitt starred with a late decisive goal. Anderson controlled the second half, led by Wiggins and Hart, while Harper endured heavy shooting but held firm. Attendance was 218 as Gavitt produced a phenomenal effort on the home floor.
The Indians beat the Andaracn Ave in a close Saturday night game at the Auditorium as the season winds down. Kokomo topped Logansport on Friday by a narrow score, with Mallory scoring at goal and Houghton stepping in for Bone on the Kokomo rush line.
Arlie Latham recalls Tim Keefe delivering a slow ball against Cincinnati and New York Nationals with Buck Ewing catching. Reilly fumbles at a slow pitch while Keefe mixes speeds, drawing laughter as Weldon notes the swing mischief. German House Girls win in local basketball action.
A ten round boxing match at the Auditorium features Anis Russell of Philadelphia versus George Mamair of Chicago, with strong advance ticket sales and heavy local interest. Russell, a rising welterweight, is praised for his punching power and comes off a win over Fred Landers, while Mamair is a capable, versatile puncher. Indianapolis eyes Russell’s first city appearance and McCarney confirms welterweight readiness as both fighters weigh in at 145 pounds. The undercard includes Ray Brannon of Indianapolis versus Mike Stytn of Chicago, and several strong preliminaries featuring Jack Morgan versus Tom Dawson, Setre Murphy versus Old Adaros.
Napoleon Lajoie presents his Official Baseball Guide featuring action photos of current stars and a special section on the World Series between the New York Giants and the Athletics. It includes batting pitching baserunning rules and advice, with the guide available at all outlets.
Special to The Sem reports Jack McCormick, former boxing champion, has joined the Chicago National league team as a trainer. He will actively participate in training the squad.
The Denver Fire and Police Board proposed banning all boxing matches and glove contests in the city following a decision announced yesterday. In Dallas, Mel Alger and 29 St Louis Browne players completed travel after reaching Dalton for spring training, with a game against the Inca Texan league scheduled for next Sunday.
The Shortridge quintet of Indianapolis defeated Anderson high school basketball 24 to 9 Friday night. The visitors outclassed the home team at every point.
Chicago March 1 George Mimato of Chicage and Harry Tews of Philadelphia lightweights have been eight rounds set for April 5 in a special meeting athletics news report from The Sus.
Clark Griffith, manager of the New York Yankees, faces possible discipline by the National Commission for alleged violations this season. Reports from Cincinnati suggest he drafted more young players than any AL manager and may have hidden or returned players to influence other clubs. The issue centers on new rules against “covering up” players by drafting from minor leagues to block rivals.
A chaotic Friday night show ends with police entering the ring to halt the Byrd Ballenger bout after three rounds. Referee changes spark dispute as Byrd and Ballenger argue over clean breaks and clinches. The semi windup between Hagan and Schoo favors the former. Kid Morris wins the battle royal amid a lively crowd.
Sophomores led with 8 points to beat seniors and juniors in a Tomlinson Hall track night. Freshmen earned four points, while the sophs claimed the river trophy cup and relay banner. Dalley won the 44 yard dash with five points for a gold medal.
In Terre Haute Indiana Merch Kilain of St Louis stopped Kid Lem Mell of Swansville in the sixth round of a scheduled ten round bout. It was a fast clean fight with Kilain delivering decisive blows while Lem Mell failed to gain the upper hand.
Memphis March 32. William Phyle, reindicted by the southern lensus, has written requesting joint to Youngstown, but with an offer from Byracure the local manager pays it. It is likely Phyle's release will have to be purchased.
Douglaes Carter a Columbia football player has left the hospital after an accident with spine injury feared to be crippling. A London sporting journal says Myaterigua Billy Smith the American boxer has turned evans geliat. A Cape ball stocking with a white marble milk foot to be worn by season’s end due to blood poisoning from dye in stockings. Tommy Ryan deposited 240 with the Pacific Athletic club to bind a match with Jack OBrien on May 1 pounds at ringside. OBrien has gold and would meet the first man who puts up cash for fault. Digant Cpronant in the ring with Ryan looks likely.
Indianapolis bowlers plan hard work over the next two weeks to sharpen their game for the National Bowling Tournament in Louisville March 17 for ten days. Twenty two male teams enter, with about 35 individuals, while Indianapolis has four delegates at the convention and aims to keep its executive board seat.
Special to The Sux from Richmond Indiana reports Earlham Quakers staged a dramatic victory over Indiana with a fast finish. Wilson led Earlham scoring amid a crippled Indiana lineup in a closely contested match described as sensational by the observer.
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