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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1906
Page
8
Williams and Carsey staged a furious ten round battle with both men willing fighters. Williams displayed masterful distance judging and powerful combinations while Carsey pressed hard. the bout ended in a draw with Williams praised for control and Carsey bleeding from early rounds.
National League games feature Cincinnati at Boston Chicago at Philadelphia Pittsburg at Brooklyn St Louis at New York American League slated Chicago at St Louis Detroit at Cleveland Boston at Washington New York at Philadelphia Philadelphia hosts two games with Chicago and two different battery pairings at New York and Brooklyn detailed box scores show Karger Noonan Bresnahan Ames Bresnahan etc Cleveland Detroit matchups include Rhodes Clarke and Schmidt Giants see a Philadelphia game day with multiple batteries noted.
Fragmented report notes various teams and players such as Detroit Cobb Mullin and Quakertown multiple games. Mentions Cubs Giants Pirates Superbas and Pittsburgh, with scattered inning and home run references. Overall appears to summarize a messy baseball box score from a distant era.
The report notes a statement by John Be Rallivur about moving from urban to rural life. It mentions farmers and rural people, with references to southern states and county fairs. Details are fragmented but indicate a shift of population or interest away from large cities toward countryside communities.
The American Can company the Parrvs and the National Auto won straight from Parks. Paris hand Motheain Abo Nelinever, The Premiers and the Pulleys beat two from the Layoueks and Altar.
The Saw, LAWSVIDGR report a long adjourned meeting where jockey A jorkey allegedly pulled Coruye at trainer H Perry and others. Perry, Gbert, and Perry faced directors with conflicting witness accounts, leaving the matter to be laid over for future investigation.
Portland, Oct 3 The fighters involved in the fatal boxing match at the Auditorium here last week have been discharged as manslaughter charges were dropped. Terry Martin of Philadelphia and the principal in the bout vowed to honor commitments and donate earnings to Jack McKenzie's widow. Martin promised to work hard and send a substantial check to Mrs. McKenzie.
The article recalls Jeff Mace the English champion touring Australia and New Zealand in 288. Hob Pieatimatons, a New Zealand boxer, defeated four men to win the amateur championship of New Zealand and earned praise from Mace who gifted him a cabinet photograph with the words Jem Mace. Pieatimatons, age 36, has long pursued boxing while working in a Ducksith shop, and remains active in the sport today.
The Chicago White Sox beat St. Louis 1 to 0 in 13 innings as Petty yielded the decisive two hits. Hutchinson and McAleer sparked the scoring chance, Dougherty provided a late highlight with a sacrifice, and the Sox clinched the pennant with strong defense and pitching. The game, played in St Louis, featured Altrock and Pelty in a tense pitching duel before Chicago finally prevailed.
An unusual matinee in Havana centers on a bet involving two couples playing a game akin to handball. Spectators wager heavily as players wear a basket gauntlet on one hand to receive a ball while battling near the wall. The house takes a large commission, and the event draws lively betting and audience participation.
In a season summary for the Western League at Sioux City, Monday closes his 19th season by defeating Cunha. Sioux City finishes fourth in the standings. Des Moines led early, amid umpiring controversy, but the four eastern clubs Des Moines Omaha Lincoln and Sioux City all posted profits despite overall weaker turnout.
Local boy Milan leads trio of gold players picked from Wichita by Walter Quebcer amid praise for Hecker and Speer. Queer notes Milan as the fastest to reach first, strong at short, stocky and nerveful. Queisser plans winter in Indianapolis and aims to lead Alle Professional in coming season.
The article highlights Hin bunting and pitching feats in a chaotic sports round, noting Chicago Americans victories over Boston and Boston’s scores. It mentions Beoer, Speer, and Quinster among players, plus upcoming matchups and the Vanderbilt Cup race cramps. It also comments on management moves and the condition of racecourse grounds and funding.
President Pulliam of the National League asserts the Chicago Cubs drew the largest crowds and generated the most receipts in professional baseball history through early June. He notes the league’s 6 percent cut ended then and compares Chicago favorably with the New York Giants for the same period, citing even larger attendances in July weekend games and the Pittsburgh series.
Lahma delivers a remarkable racing feat credited to Frank P. Lichinn as the Gordon Hennett cup event follows a victory. The report notes advances toward an American domain for the next bale while praising piloting skill and long hours in Paris era contexts.
Dennie Bennett of Harlston Canada won the four kilometer Illinois Athletic Club Marathon event on Monday in Chicago, finishing ahead of a field of competitors. Bennett completed the course despite a brisk start and notable rivalry from fellow runners.
Punts and tackles dominate notes as Shortridge plans secret Friday practice to refine play for Saturday with Anderson. Ficrton center shines while Coach Sher shifts Buddenbaume to fillback due to injuries. Yeaton moves to tackle and DePauw prepares for Terre Haute high school foe as teams bolster lines amid weak line play. St Southerland remains hospitalized. Purdue signals moves with Miles leaving for engineering corps. Cubs interest linked to Purdue head Luis.
Detailed race results include first to sixth place finishers across New York events with Dr Gardner Adoration Barbary Belle and Red Friar among winners, and carded times. Louisville races list Charia Hartman Triumph Malin and Autumn Handicap standout performances with Minot and Katie Powers among entries.
Philadelphia Oct 2 The twenty sixth annual Intercollegiate championship lawn tennis tournament opened yesterday on the courts of the Mereton Cricket club at Haverford Pa with Yale Harvard Pennsylvania Princeton Cornell Williams Columbia and Haverford entered.
The Columbus and Duffalo teams did not play Monday and no make up date is set due to cold unsettled weather. Arrangements for resuming the series have not yet been made.
Theodore Roosevelt Jr reports for Harvard as a new man on the football squad. He is expected to compete for a field position, following his performance last autumn as a freshman. The article notes his speed and potential in the backfield.
Seventeen to start, 18 entries, and 65 turns promise a fastest, more dangerous course on the Nassau county circuit next Saturday. Heavily contested speeds exceed 70 mph with foreign drivers challenging Tracy and Heath as Americans seek cup glory.
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