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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1906
Page
7
A boxing bout looms as Dane Nolan vows to defeat Nelson while promising protection for his camp. Weighing 131 pounds, the fighter and his friends face heightened scrutiny just hours before the match, amid evide nce in the arena.
A fragment describes a boxing event with entrants Nelson and Gans, weight classes, venue at Gold Field Nav arena, purse around 29.00, wagers and time cues. Judges, weighing times, and forfeiture terms are noted, alongside comparative measurements for Nelson and Gans and an official from Chicago.
Special to the new Goldfield Nev Sept 3 the people of Goldfield all day Sunday devoted themselves to a quiet display of community feeling. Citizens joined in gatherings and expressed unity during a period of local concern and shared purpose.
Rian, Bob Turner and Young Sims led by Ron Will De with guidance from Billy Nolan Tim McGrath Young McCoy and Johnny Rei in a tight town track event showcasing emerging talent and team cohesion.
Report from Goldfield Nevada on a planned bout between Bob Lundte and Clifford, with disputes over opponent eligibility and gear. Promoters project a $9,000 purse and $13,000 arena costs, expecting receipts to cover expenses as a large crowd attends at the We site Club.
An authenticated quote from Gan a asserts his claim to the world lightweight title and predicts victory in a forthcoming bout. He denies boasting, cites past battles with Walcott, and states he is in prime condition with supporters backing his word. He mentions weight management and readiness for the fight tomorrow.
The article reports on a boxing match in New York where Jack O’Brien, the middleweight champion, defeated two challengers from England. The Urabria passenger ship arrived tonight, and the crowd aboard cheered as O’Brien’s win sparked excitement among passengers and spectators at the quay.
In Goldfield the Nelson Gans boxing match stands as the focal event with heavy betting and local excitement. Backers include Wager Mining co and a Goldfield miner, while a Beechub president and sheriff promise protection amid a day of intense discussion and fanfare. The crowd anticipates a Nelson win as supporters wager up to 10 to 7, and many miners and sport enthusiasts follow every development as ring festivities set for Monday afternoon.
Italian boxer Galligan remarks on weight advantage over MemBio as a pivotal factor. Contention centers on whether the Italian can land the punch that could finish the bout against young rival Farmer Ry an Will Raferas.
Monday preliminaries feature Dick Gormin versus Johnny Kernly and Mickey Ford versus Jimmy Winn in four rounds. Six rounds follow with Kid Brown against Tommy Dawson. Main bout lists Joe Gathgan versus Unk Russell ten rounds. Event takes place at Goldfield on Monday after.
Jimmy Wide and Jim Ryan plan to reverse all bouts in the upcoming matches. The move affects scheduled results and could alter standings, with both fighters emphasizing strategic shifts.
A list of scheduled boxing bouts across multiple venues on Labor Day. Prominent names include Joe Gang versus Bat Neleos in Goldfield, Joe Chelsea versus Trimmin Beene, and Abe Attell against Frank Carasy in Davenport, with additional matchups in Saginaw Indianapolis Portland Me Sacramento and other cities.
Unclear OCR partial. Mentions Kansas City games with batteries Crutcher Sullivan Blagla Irwin Parham Bonanoan Saiwan Morgan Drill and players noted for Blues and Cy teams in a Kansas City match with likely box score fragments.
Fragmentary notes mention National League with partial team names and battery pairings such as Reulbach Mo ran Beehs Nooban and Fraser Livingstone Galt Gibson. The text is garbled with misread names and unclear context, offering little verifiable detail.
Loutevia of Indianapolis leads with two votes as Toledo meets Columbus in a two game series. Kansas City visits St Paul in a zero game set, while Milwaukee travels to Minneapolis for two games. Hastao faces New York in a two game matchup amid playoff chatter.
Special to The Sum from Goldfield Nevada quotes Nelaur predicting victory over Gane. He asserts strength and conditioning, insists he has improved in punching and defense, and pledges to win despite doubts from rivals and ringside spectators.
In a crowded arena, OBrien prepares for a forthcoming fight in Avatrana facing Fill Bquires, champion of the Antipodea, after a mixed card that included Atkins claiming the City league pennant for Pope-Wavernega and a notable bout featuring Galligan. The program also notes railroads, baseball standings, and upcoming matches, with weight talks and strategic declarations from Russel and his team.
In Chicago, mentions of pitchers and batters for the game including White Towns Bernhard Petty and OConner Dono Ivan and Payne. The fragment references batteries and fielding order with unclear full names and positions.
In Louisville Kentucky on September 3 the Colonels defeated the Muonters in a slugging doubleheader ending 11 to 19 in the first game and 4 to 2 in the second. Carr led with five hits as Indiana struggled on the mound and in fielding while Hickey and Stovall held the visitors to limited scoring until a late Colonels surge. The day’s action featured erratic pitching, clutch hitting from Carr, and a light turnout ending at darkness after the second game reached its end.
Fragmentary local item describes a fatal incident in Tellico Tennessee where a man and wife were drinking when a maid reportedly consumed a pint of wolfric or similar solvent before an acid was ingested by mistake. The report notes a carbolic acid route and a tragic outcome yesterday morning.
The Democrata of Franklin township issued a ticket at the Gatucay convention naming Justices of the peace Joe A. Adair and Uriah A Peck, assessors Louie A. Smith and Jobe Carmon, advisory posts James Matthews, John B Montague and Jobe Hten, with sale of the Washington convention to the town.
The report details a boxing return from Coldfield with vivid, if imperfect, descriptions of fighters in the ring. It notes anticipated acts at ringside and hints at a dramatic confrontation to heighten the event’s spectacle.
The Lutheran Synod press release outlines a regional branch including portions of Indiana Kentucky and Tennessee with details on its organization and scope within the church network.
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