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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1906
Page
9
Chicago and Purdue prepare for a marquee season opener on Marshall Field. Eckersall leads the Maroons against a weaker Purdue side as two conference powers test new rules and fresh squads with high stakes for early season standings.
Brighton Beach park hosts the third game between All-Professionals and Reserves in the Big Series. If another win occurs, the series title goes to the winner. Doc Newport of the New York Highlands and Liebhardt of Cleveland are listed to pitch, with Heinie Berger of Columbus also slated to appear for the Reserves.
The White Sox favor a diamond shaped gold watch charm to celebrate their world champions title. A design features a white enamel stocking rim, a blue traveling trim, and a large diamond in a locket. The reverse bears Mercury wings and the inscription White Sox Worlds Champions 1906 with players’ monograms.
Fred Beel, champion catch-as-catch-can wrestler from Wisconsin, defeated Dan McLeod the ex champion in two straight falls Friday at the Proms Association in Chicago. Beel won 33:40 first fall with a half nelson and arm hold, then 49:07 second fall with a head hold. In league action, the Marions took four from the Nationals and the Imperials two from the Washnetans, while the North-sides and the Terai ete divided honors, each three. Pritchett of the Imperials had the high score with 65.
The A. B. C. team will play Danville Browns this Gatorday afternoon at Northwestern Park. The Browns seek a win to improve their standing and feature Bundy in the lineup as a key starter.
President Swain declines a college holiday to celebrate Swarthmore’s victory over Pennsylvania. He cautions that such days must aid welfare of college and students, notes the win was clean and honorable with no injuries or unnecessary roughness.
Special to The Sum exposes Nelson railing at Joe Gans over money and fairness in their feud. He declares he will retire if forced to play by Gans and offers a charity share proposition if Gans agrees to a rematch. Nelson asserts his honesty and public backing as his shield.
William F Hoppe, winner of the 191 billiard championship, seeks to defend the 18.2 style title by challenging George Button and Sutton to set time and place. Hoppe posted a forfeit requiring Button to cover and pressed Sutton to arrange the match details.
Harry Lewis of Philadelphia won a ten round decision over Jack Dougherty of Milwaukee Friday night in Milwaukee. Dougherty was counted out in the first round but recovered and fought back toward the end, keeping Dougherty on the defensive as the bout progressed.
The scrubs and varsity played a rough game Friday at the intercollegiate venue. The forward case was used throughout, and the final score stood 6 to 2 for the victors.
Special to The Ban New York Oct 20 Lady Vera a 4to-T shot in the second event ran six and one half furlongs in 1 16 3 5 beating the former mark of 1 17 1 5 set by Voorhex the 50 1n-T shot who won the first race on Wednesday HEAL BROS PRACTICAL PLASTER ERA Stucco star and plastic relief Phone 182K Kingalow advertises Whisky and related services along with a Chicago Great Western railway ad listing routes and services between Chicago St Paul Minneapolis Kansas City and Omaha
Joe Gana, the world lightweight champion, recalls Irish residents of Goldfield who protected him from Nolan’s pressure. He credits their friendship with fair treatment and credits “Billy” Bolan for ensuring he did not face an unfair fight or pay. The account highlights ethnic solidarity in the boxing scene.
Joe Gans week at the Empire theater has drawn crowds, with his talks and performances proving popular and entertaining. He will perform this afternoon and again tonight, thrilling local audiences with his controversial yet engaging appearance.
The league to open Wednesday with a practice game between seniors and juniors, a 14 to 7 senior win. Fouls were called heavily but teamwork shone on both sides. Captain Pawl Schaffer referees, Otto Wurl to umpire, schedule set for Oct and Nov matchups between seniors, sophomores, juniors, and freshmen with seniors facing juniors in the opening rounds.
A noisy New York race card lists results across multiple events. Winners include Columbia Girl with 1:04.5 for 1 mile, 64 Mirlough straight-Lady Vera showing strong finish, and Montgomery in 1:4. Other races cover distances from 7 furlongs to 1 mile with odds and times noted for fields including Hyperbole Temacea and Palette Angler.
Special to Thomas from Bluffton Indiana reports Pittsburg drafts star Maggert from this city and notes home run hitter Munggert joining the Pirates. Pitchers Boyd and Cominger will play with an Augusta Georgia league team, while Bareman Goodman goes to Terre Haute. The above lineup features notable players.
In Cincinnati a Milwaukee club official says he will likely not accept a Washington management offer. He cites thriving business in Chicago and Milwaukee, with two cafes, and favors staying in his present job despite interest from the Washington club and talks planned in the east. He plans to discuss further with the Washington club president.
Special to The Sun reports Akerman won his third match of the week by defeating John Vidont and Walter Zilba in a handicap bout. Akerman threw each opponent four times and finished in under an hour, with Vidont and Zilba scoring quickly in a furious display.
The upcoming Monday night program promises a lively lineup led by Little and Williams, with Kid Bleck headlining the main act. The event aims to entertain a broad audience with energetic performances and stage presence from established and emerging talents.
Indiana boxing card set for Monday night by the Indianapolis Athletic Club. Williams is billed as a clever puncher and craft fighter after defeating Carsey, with Freddie Cole and Suddy Clover in six round bouts and Ray Bronson facing Young Kid Back in six rounds. The show shifts format to two six round undercards before the main event, totaling 24 rounds of action.
Buckenberger will spend winter at his Syracuse home as he prepares for a tough slate. Brown is praised for strength from tackle to tackle, while Providence is highly equipped for a strategic game. The national commission tightens blacklist rules for next season, affecting several players and teams, with secrecy at Percy Field ahead of the Princeton game. Ithaca showcases new formations as Cornell aims to defeat the Tigers.
A fragmentary report notes Chicago teachers celebrate the removal of secret markings and the reform of professional examinations. It mentions rules on dismissal, probation, and annual performance reports, with references to coaches and players like Pitcher Equate and Yale, plus remarks on football and mining figures from various regions.
The Beason enatine women and Balti More collide in a tense season finale. Beaton drove a ninth inning drive off Heawing, lifting the ball over short for a dramatic run as Herman Long leapt to glove the would be hit. The final sequence produced a double play to end the post season battle.
Barrow and Stallings quit Eastern League posts as Murray and Jannings move to majors. The piece notes leaders who served across leagues, with Stallings possibly exiting baseball, Jennings taking Detroit and Murray taking Philadelphia, Barrow planning hotel ventures.
Notices from Edgar C. Tinton George Coble Jr and BR Weber applying to Marion County Board of Commissioners for licenses to sell intoxicating liquors in various districts. Details include premises descriptions on Madison Avenue Howard Street and Virginia Avenue, with pool table privileges requested in some locations.
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