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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1906
Page
7
New York reports veteran heavy weight champion Jack Johnson may face a challenge from Tobin, a 24 year old Galveston native with strong muscular development and a history of victories. The article notes Johnson’s past opponents, reluctance of top heavies to fight him, and potential public interest if a match occurs under Fitzpatrick management.
Special to The Sum. Chicago February 2 Pictures of the Gans Nelson fight at Goldfield Nev were shown for the press last night. Viewers judged the bout not highly scientific being more a test of endurance. Gans knocked Nelson down three times and Nelson rose each time. Gans appeared distressed at the end of rounds thirteen and forty one after a low blow. A referee viewed the incident from a rear angle and may have seen the blow as low but could not tell if it crossed the line. Both men finished strong with Nelson showing the edge in the final stretch. The rounds thirty two to thirty nine were not shown leading to claims Nelson was warned about tactics by Siler.
Tack Hendricks, manager of the local club, was presented with a diamond by the president at the plaza Bun Say. The ceremony marked his signing for next year as he played the tune on his ukulele amid the announcement.
Special to The Sam from Memphis Tenn Sept 24 Howard Murphy the ball player who started and finished with Loulevine in the American association and played the middle months of the season on the farm in the Three I league has returned home awaiting word that may end his career. Letters mention offers for real estate holdings in Fort Worth Texas and he is considering selling a small plot of ground he bought a few years ago. Every dollar he invested in the Torre Property was earned on the diamond and is said to be worth about $20 000.
National League matchups Pittsburg at Boston St Louis at Brooklyn Chicago at New York Cincinnati at Philadelphia American League Washington at St Louis Philadelphia at Cleveland New York at Detroit Boston at Chicago Central League South Bend at Terre Haute Grand Rapids at Evansville Wheeling at Dayton Canton at Springfield Saturday scores show Philadelphia 6 Cincinnati 2 Detroit 6 Washington 2 Detroit 4 Washington 3 Chicago 7 New York 1 Cleveland 7 Boston 0 St Louis 7 Philadelphia 5 Springfield 2 Canton 1 Grand Rapids 8 Evansville 2 South Bend 6 Terre Haute 2 Reuters type schedule and results across leagues with multiple city matchups and batters listed.
In a shaky Central league finish, both teams failed to score in nine innings across multiple city matchups. Daytor, Wheeling, and St Louis hosted games with pitchers and batters delivering uneven results amid a tense season finale.
Budd Goble, renowned trainer of Lou Dillon and other famed racehorses, was fatally injured at a San Jose farm when a stallion pried him from a stable, seized him with its teeth, shook him, then threw him. He was taken to San Jose hospital. doctors fear he may die.
Summary of fall meetings at Douglass Park Hamilton Gravesend and Oakley Park plus boxing bouts in Cincinnati Portland Maine Portland Me Terre Haute Sheldurn Spokane and other towns with scheduled matchups including Kid Ashers Frank Henneke Terry Martin vs Herman Aillier Young Erna vs Dave Deshler and notable pairs like Eddie Hanlon vs Dick Hyland and Billy Ryan vs Joel Campbell across the week.
Betty from Muncie joined Achilties for two games and earned two chances without action on the stick. The Kitty league closed in Vincennes on Sunday with Vincennes awarded the pennant. Jacksonville finished second, Calva third, Danville fourth, Paducah fifth, and Mattoon sixth.
Cleve land American League team defeated the Columbus club before about 8 000 fans on Sunday. Liebhardt of the Southern League was given a tryout by Cleveland and would join the lineup at times for Columbus batters. Herger, top pitcher for the association, faced his former teammates as well. Final score listed as Inniaga 4 223456789 and Cleveland OD OPI GIO Hi Oo Columbia DOOO1TO2 O0386 Batteries Liebhardt and Busiow Ber ger and Blue.
Rochester Reds were defeated by the Rowerves at Brighton Beach. Wagner pitched a strong game and kept the opposing hitters from crossing the plate. Next week Lebanon’s strong team will face the Rowerves. Final score not clearly stated due to garbled digits. Batteries Wagner and Schizedl, Mow and Connors. umpire Queleser.
Chicago Nationals rolled to a simple win Sunday. The report notes Newark’s poor showing and highlights a standout performance, with local coverage centering on the decisive margin and a notable player contribution.
Dr. G. T. Wilson returned from Athens Ohio after attending the seventy-fifth Ohio regiment reunion where he served as surgeon. Governor A J Hattix of Eaton Ohio, a Civil War veteran, attended and was noted as colonel at its close. He was present at the event.
Special to the Sus on September 4 Cincinnati reports Oakley park hosts the Grand Circuit closing with 300 plus horses quartered at the Dilliop track. Stakes include a 2:13 pace likely to start with 15 horses as trainers and owners seek honors and money before the Breeders’ Meeting in Lexington. Visitors describe the grounds in strong shape amid snow threats. Brevet Marie the trotter draws crowds at the queen’s station while mares feed as crowds gather for the final week.
Frank Unssy and George Walllama named as principals in a 19 round bout at the Indianapolis Athletic Association on October 1. Semi windup features Freddie Cole vs Ray Branson.
Special report from Sandusky states Leonard Bairmenarien, a football player who was injured in a friendly scrimmage about a year ago and left helpless since, died Sunday. The Indianapolis Rooters defeated the ABC team at Northwestern Park, Sunday, by a score of 3 to 2. Batteries Shenowell Pint Grigia Talbott and Ww.
Philadelphia dispatch reports veteran referee George Biler plans to quit boxing life after Chicago, return to Goldfield to run a hotel with vivid naming ideas like Hotel Gans and Sign of the Glad Mill. He vows no more fighting and aims to profit from the mining boom, despite local chatter about crowds and fighters following him.
Chicago promoter Charley Murphy hooks Sullivan from Minneapolis and Smit and Gardner from New England for a 20 round bout at Llanhattin Beach Denver on September 28 at catch weights. Stone’s peculiar batting crouch draws attention as he powers line drives. Cincinnati heavyweight Scheeck seeks two fights in two weeks and a third soon. Hogan teases a Youngstown attack while Bratford earns major league timber praise. Gunther Australian welter meets Grim in Erie, with twelve rounds. Complex, a racehorse by Constantines, is trained by Le D Commons for a 9 7:08 pace next year.
Anderson Indiana September reports Harry Quick, 18, won the Anderson Country Club event. He carded 42 for the round and defeated Joseph Mills Paugh two and one in the finale, having earlier competed in the state tournament at Indianapolis.
Roy Thomas of the Phillies may become owner of the Boston National League franchise. A. H. So fen confirms no definite sale, saying no changes to stance on sale and noting prior talks with National League president Pulliam and other figures. Thomas’s price target is $700,000 as discussions continue without a firm agreement.
New York moved into first place by defeating the White Sox for the third time in the series, Elberfeld’s base running and a late winning run by Elberfeld in the flat inning propelled Chicago to the win. Walsh pitched well for New York, while Hoge matched him for Chicago as Kesler and Chase contributed offensively in a tight game before 7,000 fans.
Frank M Oliver announces his intent to apply at the October term 1908 of the Marion County Board of Commissioners for a license to sell intoxicating liquors malt and vinous beverages in quantities less than a gallon at 1202 Roosevelt Avenue Indianapolis Ward 1 Center Township. He also seeks pool table privileges for the same room in the same location.
Former Cubs president Hart salutes James Hart Chance for masterful leadership that carried Chicago through tough series. Telegrams poured in from teammates and friends praising his talent character and calm guidance.
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