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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1906
Page
7
After a theatrical engagement closes, Gotch plans to wrestle any American wrestler. The aspirants are advised to be on the level and never think the enemy has no chance.
Frank Gotch offers young wrestlers guidance on honesty and discipline. He stresses being on the level, saving money, maintaining health, and building public trust to stay a drawing card. Gotch notes fakers ruin the sport and vows to stay prepared to face top contenders while aging into a champion for years to come.
Bowling action in the Retail Social League saw the Kahns and Wassnaw sweep straight wins over Strauss and Hiles Gwains. The When team suffered a surprise loss as Potter of Strauss led the individual scores with 2uf while Berg of the When posted 98. Capitals fared well with Gruner firing a 205 as Waynes edged Wetyrs 3 games to 0. Later, notable arts and lectures are hinted for a dedication event at the John Marron Art Institute with speakers Frederick A. Drisentt and Paul Shorey joining James Whitcomb Riley in a program.
Special 16 The Sun Davenport Indiana November details Dougherty of Milwaukee knocked down four times by Jimmy Gardner of Lowell Massachusetts in the welterweight division. The ninth round saw Gardner dominate as Dougherty was knocked out after a flurry of rapid punches.
Local Shortridge faces Manual in a likely tight clash as Wabash high meets Aftanual. Minnesota plays Carlisle Indians in Minneapolis while Chicago hosts Tiliots in Chicago. Purdue tackles Wisconsin in Madison and Notre Dame meets Beloit at Notre Dame. DePauw faces Wabash in Crawfordsville as Yale visits Princeton and Harvard challenges Dartmouth in Cambridge. Pennsylvania plays Michigan in Philadelphia with Cornell and Swarthmore set for Ithaca. Army hosts Bucknell at West Point and Navy meets North Carolina in Annapolis.
Mike Ward the Canadian heavyweight died from injuries after a nine round bout with Harry Lewis. Referee Eddie Ryan and Lewis’s second Frank O’Brien were under arrest. Doctors differed on cause, some saying Ward fractured skull on ring door, others that fatal blows ended the fight.
Report notes a planned match between Jimmy Gardner and Levis Matched in Indianapolis amid an ongoing investigation into Thursday night's fatal event at Grand Tawkds. Authorities weigh cause and possible rematch implications as changes to upcoming cards loom.
The Marion team claimed four victories at a Friday track meet with top performers including Jevy, Sh, and Rae. Individual scores feature varied marks across events and include Meacucks and Pollard contributing strong showings, while North Sider and Meyer posted notable times.
In Bogulasa Louisiana on November 16, a drunken melee among Black and white residents at a gravel pit left James Woods a white man and Jon Williama a colored man dead. A white man and a Negro musician were badly wounded.
The piece portrays Corbett predicting fans will be fooled by Herman who claims he can fool many while denying Nelson’s class. He vows serious training and that this is his life chance to prove himself, aiming to entertain and outwit opponents before entering the ring.
The article details "Fighting Dick" Hyland rising in San Francisco boxing circles, praised as an easy client for managers and promoters. It notes his disciplined persona, clean lifestyle, and a campaign that has built him as a top lightweight prospect, with recent success over Eddie Hanton boosting his stock.
In Westchester Pa Nov 16 the Michigan football squad endured a heavy rain storm at Sharpless Athletic Park for a fast practice. Garrels will act as captain in the game against Pennsylvania as Curtis is absent and reports say all players are in good form. The traveling group includes Yost manager Tatrt Fyke Clement Graham Hammond Garrels Newton Davidson Locoll Madowin Workman Bishop Steskle Schenck Stummey Patrick Wright Morriss Chandler Kamoga Combs and Yendered with Mrs Yost joining.
A football double header at Washington Park Saturday features local high schools in a pair of 1 o’clock games. Teams Louisville Manual and ...catch the other half as both sides showcase strengths before Thanksgiving. The event marks the last appearance before a joint Thanksgiving clash.
Dope opposes North alder officials as Training School and Louisville Manual prepare for a big game. Recent results include Louisville Manual 9 0 over Shortridge and Kentuckians 5 3 over Shortridge. The Shortridge Louisville Manual lineup features Len end Kraft Kastner Scott and Weer substitutes. The Training School vs Wabash game looms, with practice strong all week. Schedule details list Wabash MT Wa 8S Etmow see Tete end and Braden center Hart Halnos Pym Yarnelle right guard etc.
The Department of Agriculture reports a new alfalfa variety promising as a forage crop in the northwestern states. Professor N N Hanson of the South Dakota experiment station found it in Siberia and notes it thrives at temperatures between 104 and 200 degrees below zero.
A heated pre fight piece claims Gans' stomach is his weak point and outlines a strategy for the upcoming match with Battling Nelson. The writer argues Nelson's power and stamina may test Gans, noting body punching and close range tactics as key factors in the polemic.
Cincinnati report on Jimmer Callahan reinstatement by the National Baseball Commission. Reinstatement granted under conditions to be set by Chairman Herrmann, including a fine for failing to report to the Chicago American League club and for harboring national agreement players in his semipro team the Logan Squares. Callahan must surrender his interest in the Logan Squares. Also notes Bweensy of the Cortland club, youngest Cubs draftee, who signed with Charlie Murphy.
A veteran signals man explains the need for rapid judgment during football games with thousands watching and crucial outcomes tied to split-second calls. He emphasizes mastering plays under rapid conditions and the importance of decisive action for team success.
H. H. Marley, longtime railroad man, died at his home in Clathe Kas after a mistaken obituary printed in the Jerippe-McRae Press leaves him dead in error. Marley was among the era’s senior railway figures and his passing marks the end of an early transportation era in the region. The obituary mixup prompted clarification in local notices and tributes from colleagues.
Princeton prepares for the Yale game confident after a strong season. Veterans captains Dilton McCormink and Ruby Miller anchor a running and kicking offense. Coaches report faster play, with Everts Wrenn saying Old Nassau showed stronger football than earlier in the year.
Coach Roper reorganizes positions to boost defense and offense for the Yale game. Daub shifts to guard, Dillan out, Stannard and Flynn anchor the line, while Meade warns against overconfidence. Tigers aim to extend victories over the Bulldogs amid revised guard and tackle duties.
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