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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1909
Page
9
One hundred fifty top athletes have completed training and await the starter's pistol for the great athletic carnival tonight at the Coliseum under the Marion club.
Indianapolis players remain confident as Toledo hosts the opener. Glaze hopes to return to face the locals, with Schreiber possibly pitching today. The indoor track meet highlights a record field with dual starters and four college relay squads set to clash.
The Giants rely on O'Hara to lead in center field as Meld Seymour and Donlin miss games. O'Hara, a hard-hitting youngster, is praised for base running and could carry the team through grinding days ahead. In Chicago, Rev. Wedge surprises boxing in town, aiding Packey McFarland and befriending ex bantamweight champ Harry Forbes.
The Marion club with its roster of freshmen and high school athletes weighs the chances against rival teams. They expect competition to be stiff yet believe they can claim points but may not clinch first honors in the meet.
The Hamilton county track meet at Noblesville May 1 features Sheridan high school as a strong favorite after defeating Brownsburg. Brownsburg star Garner may upset, as pole vaulters in the Marion club and others compete, with top marks near 10 feet 2 inches to 10 feet 6 inches.
Local fans expect a lively boxing match next Tuesday night at the Armory A. A. between Sandy Ferguson and Samuel Langford. Referee Eugene Buckley has been agreed upon after wrangling, with Ferguson holding recent advantages and favorable odds. Hans Wagner was arrested in Cincinnati for speeding on Grant Boulevard and will appear in court.
Partial readable line mentions CHRIS RIES at 37 S. Delaware St. and a ground floor hall cite for societies. No clear event or outcome. creates a brief notice feel about a venue or address.
A reader questions a Sun April 2 column about Clymer removing a pitcher before a runner was retired. The Baseball Editor explains the rule cited and notes possible misinterpretation, citing rule 3 section 33 about pitcher substitutions and the batsman at bat.
New York reports Henri St Yves and Alfred Shrubb set for a 15 mile match race at the American League Park tomorrow night. Both endured heavy workouts this week with Shrubb running seven miles and St Yves five as they sharpen for the big event.
Cleveland April 23 Nap management hints waivers for pitchers Leibhardt and Berger have been requested though not officially admitted. Pitcher Henderson from the Pacific coast is expected to join soon and the staff will be reduced. which pitchers depart remains unsettled until final lineup is set.
The Glidden tour may see stricter penalties for defects in tires brakes clutches batteries and shock absorbers along with other parts. H H Franklin urges full component testing for a perfect score while officials show caution about penalizing brake repairs due to safety concerns. Continue on Page 1.
Chicago lightweights Danny Goodman and Morris Bloom will meet in the semi windup of the Clabby Morgan exhibition at the Auditorium next Wednesday with 133 pounds the official weight and 3 o clock the contest time.
Johnny Willetts overcame Johnny Hogan in the Broadway ALC wind-up last night, winning by a comfortable margin in Philadelphia.
W. R. Crosby, a professional, shot 25 of 220 targets in yesterday's event while Parry and Strause broke 198 birds. Other shooters in the 18 class included Le Compte Vietmaysr Young Washburn and Bell.
Toledo Ohio April 2 Walter Slagle is out with a dislocated hip from a Wednesday game at Indianapolis after slipping on a wet diamond while fielding Wrigley's bunt. He was believed to have only back muscle strains at the time of the play.
Toledo beat the Champions 6 to 5 at home after a tense ninth inning. Graham delivered solid relief while West sparked the offense with four runs, as Indianapolis challenged late with three runs in the fifth.
New York reports middleweight champion Stanley Ketchell cried openly at Joe Adams' cafe as he left for Grand Rapids after supper with Sam Berger Wilson Misener and others. Ketchell had once helped support his Michigan family and earned $2,000 in Frisco to buy his father a Polish fiddle, fulfilling a long-held dream.
A home run over the right field fence by Neigh bors with two on in the third inning gave Kansas City an easy victory over Milwaukee yesterday. Swann threatened in the pinches and Manske was wild before McGlynn relieved in the fourth.
St Paul baseball outfielder Jimmy Murray broke a small bone in his left ankle yesterday and will be out for several weeks. The injury happened during practice in St Paul Minnesota on April 3. Murray is a member of the St Paul club and faces a lengthy rehab period ahead.
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