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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1905
Page
7
Special to the Sun reports major questions about amateur boxing under the A A U. scrutiny centers on fake identities and lax management. Officials vow strict amateur rules, while fans crave the violence of quick bouts and ring drama amid alleged deception and directory gaps.
The article argues spring training is a costly business venture with clubs traveling thousands of miles, employing crews and managers, and spending heavily on hotels and travel. It notes revenue from exhibitions won’t cover expenses and weather and luck influence outcomes, while many see baseball as a gold mine, yet capital is invested long before results appear.
Special to the Sus Detroit March 2 Charien Bennett longtime catcher criticizes modern game saying bunting, once mocked as baby play, now suppresses daring baserunning and power. He recalls Rose Barnes famed bunting but notes it hurt spectacle and pace. He questions whether spit balls are truly new.
Boxers Reilly versus Kid Emory in four rounds and Jimmy Casey against Young Bronson in five. Bully Mayneld of Hot Springs battles Danny Donovan of Boston in six. Windup bout Willie Fitzgerald of Brooklyn faces Gus Gardner of Saginaw in ten rounds.
The Indianapolis Athletic Association card features Fitzgerald versus Gardner for ten rounds in the featherweight division with both fighters in peak form. The event also includes Billy Mayfield versus Danny Donovan for eight, Jimmy Diney versus Young Bronson for five, and Wile Kelly versus Kid Emory in a four round opener.
A spirited overtime victory saw Indiana edge Loganport Stab in a tight game. Higgine scored twice in the third period and battled for the tying goal, while Wood delivered the decisive winner in overtime. The Central league magnates discussed organizational steps for next year at a Sunday meeting, with plans to reconvene next Sunday for further action.
Central League polo standings list Danville leading with a 5 0 3 record and Lafayette at 6 8 9, while Indianapolis and Kokomo trail. Saturday night scores show Danville and Kokomo 7 7, plus Marion 9 and Fort Wayne close. Monday night games include Logansport at Danville, Marion at Fort Wayne, and Kokomo at Anderson.
The American Association will open its season April 19 as Chicago magnates adopted the summer schedule. Milwaukee visits Indianapolis, Minneapolis at Columbus, St Paul at Louisville, and Kansas City at Toledo, with Indianapolis at Toledo closing the slate on September 18. Holiday games include Toledo here on Decoration Day and the Colonels on Labor Day. If permitted, Indianapolis plans Sunday baseball at Louisville despite the legislature’s stance. Umpires named: Jack Haskell Columbus, William Hert Cincinnati, Steve Kane Louisville, George Stone Rochester.
Milwaukee report says Charila Neary is sought for Alaska bouts as boxing expands north. Buddy Bishop eyes Dawson Skagway Whitehorse and Fairbanks matches with several Milwaukee contenders, aiming for a spring May 2 queen's birthday opening and a closing big fight on Emission Day in August.
A wide recap of early 20th century sports chatter notes the Arkansas derby at Oaklawn on Wednesday, plus golf feats in Bermuda and American association recruit activity in Augusta. It discusses baseball prospects such as Walter Travis, Charles MacDonald, Joe Grim, Jim Sheckard, and Ed Grover, along with college football terms, track starters, and a looming New York baseball parade led by McGraw's Giants.
Cleveland players recalled Tebeau with lively, humorous tales in a hotel corridor after a game. Patsy, facing a towering Schomberg at third, drew the pitcher’s throw and tag, then slid a bat and yelled “he’s out,” prompting the umpire to call the tag and save the day for Cleveland.
In Minneapolis, amateur driving draws crowds with Saturday matinees and holiday shows at Lake of the Isles and under Capital City Driving Club. Betting is banned and professional wagering discouraged as Doe Almont, owned by Clem Morrow of Minneapolis, set a half mile record March 4 at 1 minute 0.5 seconds, beating the previous 1:01.44 mark set in St Paul two years earlier.
Raymond Sand, living with brother in law J H Barker at 245 Detroit, was arrested Monday by Detectives Hauser and Lureh on a charge of granted snrceny. He allegedly stole his truth or in law a fine gold watch. He was awakened from a nund sleep and placed under threat. The Young Giants are ready with Frank Swift as manager and Hugh Escott as captain after a season with a 0 0 record. the team will field a nearly identical squad to Jostavason.
A man was robbed at Mount Zion Church on Mleventh at Big Four tracks when J W Twalfthat’s bicycle was taken from in front of the church door. Detectives pursue the missing wheel as the case unfolds. Schwartz Signs Contract With Lewharts For Indignan Ella Role. Lewharts, the left fielder, signed a contract and will report next Sunday.
Hugh Testard, wanted in St. Louis on railway fraud charges, was hidden by his wife in a trunk in Portland. Detectives were delayed at the door by Mrs Testard who pretended to show them a lead. They searched the house and departed. Testard escaped the city. A bicycle for sale.
The article recalls famous fighters like Bob Fitzsimmons and John L. Sullivan, noting rampant money losses and hard living. It contrasts how purses mismanaged left legends broke, while others misused funds, with tales of Sharkey, McCoy, Corbett, Ryafell, Young Corbett, Benny, and others.
A fragmented listing shows Shoosiers Handy Schedule for 1905 with trips and dates across Milwaukee Columbus Minneapolis St Paul Kansas City Louisville Toledo Toledo toledo and others. The rough entries include months April May June July August and September with scattered day numbers and city names, indicating a travel or event schedule for teams or individuals.
The instruction describes striking the cue ball low to slow its pace without hitting the second object ball hard. The red ball is then driven around the table to join other balls in a corner as shown in the diagram.
Timetable for Indianapolis and North Western Traction outlines limited service to Lafayette and surrounding towns. Local trains run hourly with exceptions for certain limited trains. Through passenger services connect Indianapolis Lebanon Crawfordsville and routes via Frankfort and St. Louis with special fragment timings. Westbound trains from the terminal serve Southport Greenwood Whiteland Franklin Amity Edinburg Taylorsville Columbus and other points with through options via Ohio and Delaware routes.
Franz Bacon a merchant banker and former Prohibition party gubernatorial candidate died in Los Angeles after illness of six days. The body will be taken to Wilton Junction for burial, per Scripps-McRae Press Association.
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