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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1906
Page
7
Hoosier players wonder how to tackle McGraws giants and Cubs as Coach Watkins hunts uniforms and drills. Bright prospects join Indianapolis camp with Weaver and Radden leading the charge while weather and damp grounds test preparation.
The seventh and eighth grade field day for Indianapolis public schools now set for June 2 at Washington Park. The change avoids a clash with the American Legion schedule while the Indianapolis Military Band performs. Several schools appoint field day committees to organize games and events as a large spring spread unfolds.
Tommy Murphy, a top Gotham featherweight, defeats Benny Yanger and aims for Abe Attell’s title. Murphy believes endurance and skill could win a 20 round match. He recalls past bouts with Attell and Battling Nelson, and maintains disciplined habits and steady training.
Special to The Sun Vincennes Indiana March 30 H E Drew formerly of the Syracuse team has been signed by manager Withsea twirler for the coming season. The Vincennes players were ordered to report here after and their first exhibition game will be with Evansville at Evansville.
A scrambled report lists race results from Wasington and venues including Hot Springs New Orleans and San Francisco. It notes horses like All Black Cherry Dont Ask Me and Beltindinn with times and odds, plus several steeplechase and selling races across furlongs to a mile and more.
Lodge 52 Independent Order B'nai B'rith plans a minstrel show at the German House Monday night. It will feature the finest acts ever presented in the city by a local organization.
Curtis G Redden, a former college athlete and coach, argues American universities will abandon football as attendance and interest wane. He cites reforms by faculty boards, calls for high academic standards, and fears western colleges may lead the shift nationwide. He notes many athletes pivot to other sports and questions the sport’s future.
Indianapolis manager Watkina declares the Victor ball unsuitable and vows to play with the Renah bell or in a four club schedule if the American Association allows it. He notes four teams demand a standard ball, while six teams prefer harmony and unity on official play. The dispute implies two balls could be used in the league, the Reach official ball and the Victor ball linked to George Tebeau.
Chicago authorities face harsh scrutiny as graft rumors swirl around the sport scene. Tom Corcoran, famed Cincinnati shortstop, asserts the team’s spring workouts under Ned Manion in Texas are tougher than anything he has faced, highlighting the level of effort in current training programs.
Special to The Ina Vincennes Indiana March William Ruprecht 13 son of Joseph Ruprecht was struck by a street car and fatally injured corroborating reports say he died at the scene or shortly after the collision authorities investigated the accident and the vehicle operator was questioned for details of the incident
In Bakersfield during the oil boom Aurelio Herrera rises from tamale vendors to a puncher in the Standard theater's cellar training quarters. His first fight ends instantly as he lands a single blow on an opium fiend, then he overwhelms local volunteers, forging a notorious early career.
At a meeting of bowlers from Philadelphia Newark Buffalo New York and Brooklyn committees of three members from each city were to be formed. They will invite elites to appoint three members for a meeting on April 9 to form an organization of bowls not necessarily antagonistic to any existing association. Eastern speakers at the American Bowling congress in Louisville predicted a split unless the next congress is held in an eastern city. It was voted to hold the congress in St. Louis.
Joseph D. O'Brien of Milwaukee was reelected president of the American association by unanimous vote at the Grand Palace hotel. A dispute over an official ball was settled with the existing ball adopted. The Kelley case in December was resolved, and Kelley may join the Minneapolis team after obtaining his release from St Louis. O'Brien announced umpires for the season and five indicator handlers were hired. Also advertised are meat prices from Palace Meat Market and an old rural remedy for children’s teething from Jaya? Winds? and Wington's soothing syrup is promoted for teething and diarrhea.
A historical view argues gambling is rife among professional players, with poker and bets common during travel and downtime. It notes managers tighten controls to curb crooked play, citing Armour’s rule against gambling while allowing occasional poker. It contrasts stricter leaders with a notorious star who allegedly settles winnings by season's end.
A garbled report covers water freezing affecting outlets, remarks by Judge Dill and others on car risks, and the rise of gas powered cars. It notes Cooley’s betting and stock, hotel and garage listings under the A A A route program, and industry moves by Loco mobile and Pierce plants. Also mentions Nassau County opposition to a Vanderbuilt race and Electric Vehicle concerns steering touring model criteria.
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