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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1906
Page
7
The article profiles Battling Nelson, noting his cauliflower ear given by Bob Lundy, his former sparring partner. It describes Nelson as a 24 year old with brown hair blue eyes and a determined chin, appearing plain off the ring yet recognized for his lightning in the ring.
The report highlights Indiana University players amid injuries and coaching concerns. Nat U Hill’s son Phin Ali faces illness while Clark from Indianapolis has a swollen arm ruling him out. Coach Sheldon tests Williamson at halfback as the squad struggles to execute plays and assimilate instruction.
Fragmented racing notes list pacing and trotting events with multiple horses, drivers, and times. Entries mention Blue Diamond, Grand Elder, Stonewall, Deceiver, Reproachless, and others with purses ranging from $1,000 to $4,000 and times around 2:04 to 2:11. Includes names such as Moore, Geers, and Loomis, with various race results and placements.
In Crawfirdaville on Monday the squad was split into two playing teams for a career game. Wabash's promising guard Burna suffered a charley nurse after a ramp with Indiana. Shortridge eye a match with Wabash High School next Saturday at Wabash as both squads train hard.
The card lists multiple races with drivers and times. Samuel H Harris led the New York mile in 1 34 2 3 aboard 107 Crim ming while Yama Christy 164 (Devereux) won the Corinthian steeplechase at about 2% miles in 6 48, and Ballymore entries follow with place, entrant, and time details across the Louisville program ending with anna Day at 1 41 1 8.
Special to The Sun reports the scene moving to the South Side grounds this afternoon where the White Box hosts Cuba as visitors. Charley Cominkey has prepared to entertain a large crowd. If the weather holds, the stand will hold 2 Carl Landgren and the second game of the big series, with White or Walsh waiting for the Box.
Chicago reporters describe the opening game of the World Series at West Side Park, a 2 to 1 win for the White Sox over the Cubs. Altrock dazzled with control and a flawless defense while Brown struggled in spots. Strong Sox batting and two crucial Toledo-like plays broke the deadlock, leaving Chicago hopeful after a tense, well pitched contest.
The World Series second game between the Cubs and the Giants is set for the South Side grounds as Lundgren or Pfiester may start for Manager Chance. Fans on the bleachers anticipate action this afternoon amid a tense championship atmosphere.
Yale captain Ramuel F. I. Morse of Newton is highlighted for his dive tackle on Wendell during the Yale Harvard clash. Harvard captain Hatherly Foster, from Hackley School, is noted for key plays and his stature at 5 feet 11 inches and 170 pounds, with family ties to Sumner Foster the yachtsman.
Homer Bybee issues a challenge to any 13 to 11 percent pound boxer in the state, vowing to box Billy Mayfeld at 138 pounds. The bold wager underscores the tense boxing scene as local rivals prepare for an anticipated clash.
Emperor William inaugurates a balloon versus automobile tag race in Berlin marking the 28th anniversary of the Berlin Ballooning Association. Four balloons launch. 16 cars chase, each balloon followed by four cars. Prince Henry joins, driving a car. about 100000 spectators attend the start to see the test of speed and communications potential in war maneuvers.
In the Commercial Bowling League Monday sight Grouner of the Browns rolled the high individual score with 22. Six double centuries were tallied by players that evening as the Browns and Indiana National Bank defeated Capitals. The Flogany edged Lily and Wralsaker, while Water Company and Tieney pairs also notched games.
Postseason series show Boston and Pittsburg games with scores from October contests. Notable results include Boston beating Pittsburg 7 to 2 on October 1 and 11 to 2 on October 7, with other matchups in Boston and Pittsburg. Non American and national games referenced. no World Series played between New York and Boston in MH as manager changes.
George McDonnell tall first baseman for Ruffelo’s leads eastern league with standout play. Ed Gabrie of Des Moines, ex Savannah, drafted by Connie Mack. Gabrie hits about .375 in the Mouth Ariante league and just over .450 in the Western league.
Salvidere, hailed as the standout among summer developed two-year-olds, tops the field with praise rivaling past champions. The piece notes public adulation, Salvidere’s needed rest, training in Kentucky, and looming matches such as a bet with Benny Yauger, with Steve Kinney in training and racing men hailing Salvidere as the era’s king of the turf.
In a slated bout, Kikaney challenges Venny Yanger with Buffalo seeking pennant-worthy help from niy services. Rival claims of a yellow streak swirl around Rube Kissinger while Rochester hands control to a new receiver. Buckenberger faces a $400 issue as Mangger Buckenberger is referenced. Billy Lush returns to coach Yale’s baseball team next season amid lingering protest over officiating and a disputed seventh round.
Principal Benton at Shortridge High announces the three student directors for the new Athletic Association. Evan Hancock William Gavin and Robert Hendrickson named. Hancock and Gavin are football players while Hendrickson is a track man. First meeting held in the auditorium with a ballot vote to select five faculty candidates Donnan McMullen Thomas Woodhams and Dunb.
Battling Nelson will host a boxing event at the Gayety to face all challengers. Abe Pollock, Nalbon’e tour reserver, aims to match Mickey Ford for local appeal as Nelson plans to box Walter Reply and Jack Foust Thursday afternoon and Kid Rose Thursday night. Young Sharkey 49 is scheduled Friday with the Dane.
Sam Berger and Al Kauffman are matched for a San Francisco bout. Abe Attell and Harry Baker will fight for the featherweight world title in San Francisco on October 1.
Special to The fun reports Belmont Park is moving toward a $3 admission for next season. The stewards reportedly favor the increase as receipts from H attendance have lagged this summer with several courses on the line. Public reaction fears costly sport and past crowd declines mirror the $2 to $4 jump last summer.
Cincinnati report says Garry Herrmann of the Reds negotiates with President Watking of the Indianapolis American association club but no confirmation. If Herrmann buys Indianapolis he would likely sell Ma Nolétogs in Toledo.
In Mo on Oct 11 the Cardinals and Ravens battled to a 4 4 tie in the second inning Ling post Kenyon Berles scored for both sides. Petty and Spencer, Beebe and Noonan batted for the Americane and Nationals.
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