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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1906
Page
7
A clipped note suggests that retirement announcements by athletes carry little weight, with officials and fans awaiting concrete changes rather than generic statements. The piece hints at skepticism toward early declarations and emphasizes the need for actions over words.
A New Haven newspaper profile hails Yale freshman George Almon Coy as the strongest built newcomer, noting his football and baseball prep feats, gymnastic promise, and potential to captain in his junior year. The piece also recalls Steinmetz’s retirement scare and a planned Gotch challenge, framing athletes’ retirements as lasting questions.
The Kabns remain unbeaten as Tallora tops Saks. Clits Swain beat Ayres, Strauss swept Petts, and Wasson defeated Taylor Carpet. High score came from a Strauss player with 25 pins.
Byram Gates elected captain of the Shortridge High football team to replace Paul Leathers. Gates, a junior, played last year and will quarterback Saturday’s game at Vincennes High School. Coach Calio moved Keastner and Scott to backfield. Thorp from Irvington Lena shows promise at tackle. manager Carter secured a rail rate for fans traveling to Vincennes with group discounts for 59 or 100 travelers.
Race results from New York include six events at six furlongs to 1 1 8 miles with winners Jack Dolan Gambrinus Acrob at time 1 30 4 5 and Loring Barbary Belle Dollie Dollars. Cincinnati features six races led by Gold Proof and Artful Dodger, with times and place details for each.
Special to The Sun reports the American Association will not settle the Owens charges as a dispute between clubs. The National Commission washes its hands, calling it an internal matter and referring it to the American Association's Board of Directors with a recommendation to thoroughly review and convict or acquit the charged individuals.
A first person riff on football ritual from practice to the game. The piece captures the coach’s glare the crowd’s roar and the surge of adrenaline as a player endures tackles and pain to score the winning touchdown. It emphasizes the sport’s transformative intensity and primal drive to win.
Eastern schools face pivotal Saturday tests as Yale at West Point and Dartmouth at Princeton loom large. Harvard, Brown, Penn State, and Annapolis also feature matchups while Indiana eyes a Purdue Notre Dame clash for state bragging rights at Lafayette.
Special to the Sem reports Henry Adcock was found dead in bed on Wednesday in Madison Indiana. Autopsy showed a large clot of blood on the brain. The piece notes he was placed as a short EB on the packet and mentions the Wood of Dewee etruck seat.
Special to The Soo Portland reports on Dan Kelly of the University of Oregon trek team. At Northwestern Intercollegiate events he allegedly tied the world's 100 yard dash record with a time of 9.35 seconds and drew awe from spectators. Coach Ally Hayward praises Kelly as a future record breaker in sprinting.
The article discusses modifying the ten yard rule from three downs to four to balance offense and defense, retain ball possession, and reduce constant rushing. Annapolis representative Paul Dashier advocated four downs, but the change failed due to opposition from Yale representative Walter Cantor who held greater influence in the revised code.
Burrell Northam, 20, arrested in Detroit on embezzling between 300 and 400 dollars from his employers in South Bend. A sentimental note mentioning a blue serge suit was found in his fashionable apartments. He confessed to the crime and said he planned to end his life upon reaching his home. A loaded revolver was found on his person during the arrest. Northam had moved from South Bend to Detroit to work with the Farrand Organ Company as an assistant paymaster.
Abaldon and Clark star as DePauw Indiana clash plans loom for Monday at Bloomington. Notre Dame aims to beat Purdue on Saturday while DePauw contends officials robbed Rose Fory of a late touchdown at Munds. Coach Lueck criticizes Freshout for scrubs behavior as Purdue plans return to varsity for Catholics game.
Notice states a resident will apply at the December term 106 for a license to sell intoxicating vinous malt and spirituous liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premises drinking privileges. Business location described as a two story brick building fronting Meridian Street near No 48 Boutheateridien ward in Center Township.
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