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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1909
Page
6
The Indianapolis Athletic Club scrapped the Morgan Clabby bout and other contests at the Auditorium to await Marion County grand jury guidance on boxing law. Morgan and Clabby may meet later if the law allows. Ticket buyers may get refunds at Harry Walker's.
Chicago awaits the Walsh boxing bill after a favorable Springfield report. If the measure passes, boxing returns with six round bouts and no decisions, with no opposition yet.
Manzegeri Stallings of the Yankees received Chesbro’s second communication stating he will make his first appearance on the hilltop next Monday, Hal Chase day, in Boston.
A mass meeting of 1,000 Goldfield citizens voted to offer 50,000 dollars for a Johnson versus Jeffries bout in September during the mining congress session. After pledges of 40,000, organizers said any shortfall would be filled and a formal bid will be made once fully subscribed.
Sam Langford and manager Joe Woodman sailed on the Deutschland bound for London where Langford will meet Ian Hague in a two round match at the National Sporting Club on May 4 during Derby week. Accompanying them are Jimmy Walsh and financier Eddie Keever with Walsh scheduled to box before the club members.
New York April reports nine entrants for the 10,000 dollar International Marathon to be run at the Polo Grounds on May 8. Pat White of Ireland and the Cuban runner Carvajal join favorites Maroney Dorando St Yves Simpson Cibot Orphee Appleby, with Hayes Shrubb Longboat and Svanberg yet to be heard from.
The automatic baseball game at Tom Union hall grows more popular daily. A closing game with Columbus is set for this afternoon and an opening with Louisville is scheduled for tomorrow.
The Indianapolis Reserves begin their home schedule on Sunday May 2 hosting the Eagles of Cincinnati to start the season.
Grand Rapids Michigan April 29 a circuit court judge plans to declare city baseball a nuisance. Residents near Loyalty park press for an injunction to stop season play. judge calls the idea of baseball in a large city a nuisance. Temporary injunction likely to halt games inside the city limits while games may move to grounds at Reeds Lake outside the city.
Fort Wayne April 2 report says pitcher Van Anda, noted for an unruly mood since joining the team, has been suspended without pay by Manager Hendricks.
The schedule lists American Association matchups Indianapolis at Columbus Louisville at Toledo Kansas City at St Paul Milwaukee at Minneapolis. National League games Chicago at Cincinnati Boston at New York Brooklyn at Philadelphia. American League S1 Louis at Detroit Cleveland at Chicago New York at Boston. Central League Grand Rapids at Wheeling South Bend at Zanesville Dayton at Terre Haute Fort Wayne at Evansville.
Columbo s game results list Columbus over Indianapolis 6 to 3 and Toledo 8 Louisville 4. St Paul over Kansas City 6 to 0, Chicago 6 Cincinnati 5, Brooklyn 6 Philadelphia 1, New York 5 Boston 3, St Louis 8 Pittsburg 2. American League shows Boston 12 New York 3 and Philadelphia 3 Detroit 8 Cleveland 1 with Chicago St Louis too cold.
Geyer pitched 3 0 innings with 3 strikeouts as Indianapolis defeated opponents. O'Rourke and James led with two-base hits, Burke and Hayden added key singles, and Wakefield contributed in left field to secure the win in 9 innings.
London April 2 The season's Two Thousand Guineas at Newmarket was won by King Edward's Minoru ridden by H Jones. He beat Duke of Portland's Phaleron and W Raphael's Louviers, with Bayardo under Danny Maher fading to a poor finish. The race carried about £5010 and was noted for its quiet grand setting and surprising results.
In New York on April 29 1929 readers learn that 203 days have passed since a bribery attempt aimed at umpires in the National League pennant race. John Brush is urged to speak as charges threaten baseball’s reputation. Authorities admit old Doc Friday offered 2500 dollars, but the money belonged to a financier with a stake in the outcome.
Indiana University baseball beat Rose Poly 5 to 3 in Bloomington on April 29. Thompson, Johnson, Berndt, Cunningham, Winter, Webster, Watts, and Wyeth contributed runs as Johnson pitched nine innings.
The Manhattans won the Independent Bowling league with four games to spare by tying with the Anonyms for second place. The Centrals posted a high team score of 962 while Rathbone led individuals with 247 and Wheeler earned 234. The season for the Independent and winter leagues closed.
Charley Harvey confirms Owen Moran will meet Abe Attell at 124 pounds at 6 o clock, with a one to 45 round limit. Attell and manager Al Lippe pressed Moran for months and Attell just fought Biz Mackel in Columbus, knocking him out in eight rounds.
Chicago April 2 Pitcher Ed Walsh who has been holding out for a higher salary will join the White Sox today. Walsh has been the mainstay of the club's pitching staff and by many critics is held to be the equal if not the superior of any pitcher in the business.
Butler and Lake Forest prepare for a Saturday tilt as Coach McKay’s squad aims to beat DePauw after an expected win over Lillinois. Browder and Adams are reported in good pitching form for the weekend series.
A city Y M C A wrestling tournament features 16 entrants across five weight classes. Medals will be awarded to champions in feather 115 pounds and under welter 115 to 155 pounds light middle 14 to 168 pounds and heavyweight 13 and over. Officials include Edward Steinmetz and likely Dr A E Guedel or Harry Huchmeyer.
Terre Haute Central begins its season with Dayton today, boasting a roster solidified for three weeks and a strong ballpark plan. A trade dispute arises as Mansfield argues for Smythe, whom Newarts sold last fall. President Smith, sole owner, has invested heavily in the park as Gardner new umpire officiates.
Evansville hosts the Central league opener as Punch Knoll's Evansville team faces Ft Wayne. The parade from St George hotel at 1 pm will be led by a band and Mayor Nolan and Dr Hartloff will ride in a carriage at the head. Mayor Nolan will throw the first ball to start the season, with President F R Carson visiting from South Bend for the event.
Wheeling starts the Central league season against Grand Rapids in hopeful fashion despite a crippled lineup. Salm is ill and may miss the opener, Soffal has not joined, and only Forger is at full strength among pitchers. Fans remain confident the Stogies will win the series against Michigan to open the campaign.
Schools and factories in Zanesville close for a half holiday to celebrate the baseball opening. A band concert and street parade precede the game, with indications of the largest local baseball crowd in history.
Captain Emanuel of the Wabash track squad withdraws from the mile due to heart weakness after advice from physicians that his life depends on quitting the event. The April report from Crawfordsville, Ind., notes the medical directive ends his athletic competition.
The Metropole offers twelve of the latest billiards tables on the second floor of the Fellow Building with palatial appointments. The venue promises an upscale pool experience in a grand setting attracting enthusiasts and players.
Local laundry advertises family washings by the pound with rough dry and ironing included. Prominent listing on Washington Street invites customers to try Jhénes 167L etna Native and BERBA products.
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