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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1906
Page
7
A coroner's jury linked promoter negligence to Harry Tenny’s death after injuries in a bout with Frankie Nell. The case fuels calls for radical reform, including central athletic clubs controlling matchmaking referees and larger gloves, with fewer fights and stricter licenses. Gans signals readiness to fight Sullivan, hinting at a big match in the works.
At Daugherty's combination sale in Wabash Indiana bidders pushed prices to new records. Notable consignments included Scarlet Lever toyp-notcher, Achilles to W H Marvin, Mildred G to G A Turbin, Bob Mace to Lewis & Patterson, Aldman heir to Mat McCormick, George Onward to F A Lackey, Billy Tetreay to Charles F Wayne, Sevelot Letter to unknown consignor, Dhreetun to F Grier Waynes.
The sun, Toledo referenced, anchors a boxing match between Britt and Herman scheduled for the first week of May before McCorey’s Pacific Athletic Club in Los Angeles. McCorey offers a larger percentage than Graney and Coffenth, signaling a western edge in the deal. Herman signed after Huntt’s agreement papers arrived, following consults with Pullack and Naty Lewis. The bout targets a 130 pound limit with weigh-in at 6 o'clock.
A large crowd watched a race on N Capitolage on Thursday afternoon. The event featured Nisk C owned by Nick Celon versus D Lady Mac, with the race won by the time. Mailing, the pros. Hefeated. Srankiy.
Charley Graham, with the Rowton Americans, predicts first baseman Joe Nealon of the Pittsburgh Pirates will have immense success in his first year back. He cites continual improvement in every game and praises Nealon as the best first base find on the coast.
Race results from Hot Springs New Orleans Los Angeles and San Francisco showing multiple races with horse names jockeys and times. Notable finishes include Mite Pelling Baleshed and Sylvisa at Hot Springs and Tom Dolan Vendido and Hind u at New Orleans with other listed outcomes across venues.
Special to The Sum Buffalo March event reports John L Holenhty lecture at Erie County penitentiary where seven inmates listened as the ex heavy weight champion Sullivan opened with “the best thing to do is keep out of the penitentiary.” He urged avoiding alcohol and betting, saying in effect to avoid prison by not drinking.
March 15 The advance guard of the Toledo American Association team has reached Norwood Inn led by President Grillo. Fred Abbott catcher signed by Matimee management from Philadelphia to fall. Grover Millen a southpaw from Tot Springs also arrived. Grillo says 19 players have signed contracts. the full squad expected at Norwood Inn for duty today.
Thursday night saw Nationala tak atratghey lead a set of three games from Layrorks and Parrys as Atlas Americans Manse Normeyera Premiera beat Comimercials Jenneys in two of three.
Fragmentary OCR text appears to reference admission of lying about a plot involving Dr. Parkh, with unclear names and details. The readable portion notes an admission of deception tied to a motive or plot element, but specifics remain obscured by garbled wording.
Lincoln Nebraska reports the marriage of Jeannette M. Orr of Beaver to John Westover, former Nebraska football captain and assistant coach. Westover recounts a Denver stay after a 1901 Colorado Nebraska game where a player, Richardson, suffered mental collapse, a nurse summoned, and a tale of romance sparked by letters and a diamond ring from Orr’s sister preceding a Lincoln wedding.
Indiana National Guard members train for a national shoot at Seagirt Maryland. The article lists names and ranks across expert to marksman classes, detailing scores and classification numbers for the Indiana squad aiming for an all‑Indiana team.
Memphis March 16 A handful of so called outlaws in baseball are said to be pressured by Pennsylvania Steel Trust magnates to abandon the world champions. Giants second baseman Jill Gilbert received a $90 monthly offer to join Vir Nameport’s Independent club in April. Donlin, suspended by McGraw, left a hotel for the north vowing to join Williamport for $3000 monthly. McGraw fears more Giants may jump as offers flood in. Dowlin sought an interview with McGraw’s hotel manager and offered an apology amid doubts of regaining status.
Special to The Sum. Hot Springs Ark March 15 The Jitraburg ball team composed of 0 members led by Mangger Pred ttark arrived yesterday for a three week training at Whitington Park. Owner Drestug of the club is among the party speaking on the team s pennant chances. Mr Dreyfus predicted the winner will be hard pressed and would not be surprised if the flag is captured by one of them.
Philadelphia March 1 Harry N. Piiabury, the noted bean player, is in a hospital in this city, suffering from amrate.
Annie Latham recalls a wild incident with the St Louis Browns when Von der Ahe canceled a planned Atlantic City day and forced a trip to Trenton to face the Cuban Giants. The players protested, petitioned, were released, then rewarded with a royal Atlantic City foray and new uniforms from Wanamaker.
Outfielder Sam Crawford arrived with manager Armour in Augusta as Detroit open spring drills. Capt. Congahan's knee shows improvement and should be strong soon. Pitchers Mullen Donahue Dona van Killian and Eubanks worked speedily with the regulars as the squad tunes up for the season.
Philadelphia reports Nelson and McGovern split purses with Nelson earning about 10,350 and McGovern 6,900 while the club takes 5,700. Promoters Nolan and Humphreys were optimistic about rematches and future fights. Nelson contemplates a 12 week deal at 1500 weekly if guaranteed, aiming for a world title claim with potential opponents Britt McGay and Corbett discussed. Final receipts reportedly near 2,090 with club totals about 5,700 and repeated hopes for fights at 193 pounds with fair refereeing.
New York reports consensus among local sportsmen that Battling Nelson beat Terry McGovern fairly. McGovern’s aged mother, heartbroken but candid, says Nelson fought well and that her son has likely fought his last in boxing. Philadelphia win shakes McGovern’s standing and hints at retirement.
Featherweight champion Atell is expected to arrive in a few days to face the winner of the Neite York bout. If successful, Atell plans a bout with Jimmie Britt at Wipaunds and then a return east for a match with Tommy Murphy. Eastern fighters including Gus Ruhlin and Jimmy Gardner travel toward the Pacific coast under Harry Pollok’s and Jim Coftrath’s plans for an all-star trio.
The article discusses Philadelphia Jack O Defen courting controversy by promoting ozena to challenge the British heavyweight champion. It mentions O'Brien seeking easy money, the crowded field in Brooklyn towns, Corbett signing a comedy tour deal, and betting culture around horse and boxing events. This report notes Cleveland, Chicago, Detroit and four other cities as factors in American league plans.
The Orient Insurance Company of Hartford Connecticut presents its financial statement as of December 31 1905. It lists assets including cash on hand six hundred thousand dollars invested funds and premiums receivable and shows total assets and liabilities with a signed attestation by Warren Bigler Auditor of State Indiana confirming the document as a true copy of the original filed in his office.
A whimsical note on Tom McCreery, Moosters outfielder, prioritizing his infant son over a return to baseball. The piece portrays the baby’s charm influencing McCreery to stay home in Pittsboro rather than pursue a big league career, with hints he may accept a mill job instead.
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