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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1909
Page
6
James J Corbett predicts Jeffries will beat Jack Johnson fast saying Jeffries will win once he catches him and that Johnson is a lemon. He notes Jeffries abstinence from drink and future mountain training as signs of strength and forecasts a decisive knockout. The piece also covers Hal Chase's return to the Yankees after smallpox.
The River side Golf club tourney committee met at the Marion club and set this season’s schedule. Handicaps reflect last season scores. Prizes will reward high scores. U S C A rules govern all contests.
The Aero Club of Indiana met to prepare for a balloon race on June 5. The meeting occurred at Fisher Barage with talks by G. L. Baumbaugh on club ideals and Fisher on the race significance for Indiana.
In the American Association Fe Ianapolis faces Columbus and Louisville plays Toledo. Milwaukee meets Minneapolis while Raenses City plays St Paul. National League games include Brooklyn at Philadelphia and Boston at New York. American League matchups list St Louis at Chicago and Philadelphia at Washington. Yesterday's scores show varied results in the mix with Toledo and Minneapolis earning wins while others are listed as losses.
The Morgan Clabby ten round bout at the Auditorium attracts strong interest as ticket sales begin at Walker's. Clabby, due in Indianapolis tonight, weighs in Wednesday after a recent New Orleans clash with Griffith. Danny Goodman and Morris Bloom, in the semi windup, are evenly matched and Terry Nelson backs Jack Dillon for a rising prospect.
In Columbus on April 27 Columbus and Indianapolis prepared for the second game of the series. Hoosier hitters managed few safeties as Goodwin shut them down until a fourth inning rally, with Davidson scoring on a fifth inning miscue. Schreiber pitched well allowing four hits.
West Philadelphia middleweight Jack Fitz gerald defeated former Irish champion Peter Maher in the West-end Athletic Club last night. Fitz gerald, a rugged never say die boxer, used speed to end the match early despite Maher’s height and reach advantage.
President F. R. Carson and Central league umpires gather at the Clay pool with officials Ollie Chill Frank Kil len last year in the Central Frank Gardner and Mike Jacobs. Opening assignments place Chill at Evansville Gardner at Terre Haute Jacobs at Zanesville Kil len at Wheeling. Carson orders firm control of players but warns umpires not to become czars.
New York April 27 Jack Goodman returned to the roped arena at the Marathon club after a year away and defeated Battling Hurley in a ten round bout. The fight was fierce with potential for a knockout if the belt had not been pulled too early in the third round.
A telegraph from Willis Britt states Ketchel has accepted McCarey’s offer to fight Langford in July in Los Angeles. The note notes Langford’s tough opposition and that Ketchel’s performance would gauge his ability against Johnson. The telegram also mentions posted sums and travel arrangements for the bout.
In New Haven on April 27 Owen Moran defeated Frankie Neil in a 12 round bout at the Anchor club. Neil faced a brutal beating, nearly going out in the third and again near the end as Moran controlled the action.
The Wright brothers will visit London on May 3 and 4. The Aeronautical Society will award them a gold medal on May 3 in recognition of their achievements in aviation.
In Wilkes Barre on April 27 Bert O'Donnell the bantamweight champion of the coal regions defeated Yankee Schwartz of Philadelphia who disputes Johnny Coulton's claim to the title.
New York April 27 Mrs E J Stoppani the aged mother of Charles F Stoppani notified Receiver Lindsay Russell she would waive all claim to 448000 owed by the bankrupt brokerage firm Ennis and Stoppani. The money was put up by Mrs Stoppani in a vain effort to avert the collapse.
A Princeton Indiana woman applied to Recruiting Officer Kleinhaus to take exams for Navy enlistment. He replied the Navy is male only and, noting her smooth hands, declined the request despite her typing and shorthand skills.
In Montezuma Georgia a Black man Isaiah Hicks is suspected of ambushing and killing Banks Loftey a young farmer. hundreds of armed residents sheriff and hounds march to hunt the alleged slayer amid warnings of possible lynching before nightfall.
In Whitechapel London last night the American lightweight Young Otto lost a 20 round bout to Young Josephs. The purse stood at two thousand dollars with an additional side bet of zero dollars. Josephs dominated the entire contest.
A Los Angeles promoter retires from bidding on the Jeff Johnson scrap deal and pivots to pursuing the next best encounter. The shift signals changes in the trade and potential new matches for Johnson negotiations.
Pacific Athletic club manager McCarey recalled his offer to Jeffries of 350000 for a Johnson fight. He will stage Langford Ketchel during the ElA conclave in Los Angeles July 9 to 15, choosing a date after entertainment plans are set. Ketchel is ready to proceed, Langford to be heard.
The Hagenbeck Wallace Combined Shows bring a grand circus to town on Thursday drawing crowds from all classes. Audiences anticipate a bargain of entertainment with a varied program and trained wild animals under the Hagenbeck Wallace tents, featuring the famed Carl Hagenbeck and the Great Wallace shows.
The Metropole unveils twelve new billiards and pool tables in a palatial setting on the second floor of the Odd Fellow Building. The venue promises refined appointments and a premier playing experience for enthusiasts.
The Gem Laundry offers family washings rough dry by the pound and ironing of all flat pieces. Try it. Phones 1671. Bliss Native Herbs is listed on Washington Street.
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