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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1909
Page
6
St Paul Aug 13 Indianapolis yesterday played the better ball and trounced Kelleys tribe 2 to 0. The Indiana squad, expected to lose, outplayed the Saints with sharper defense and smarter hitting, securing a decisive win in Minnesota.
Diddel of the Highland club practically clinched the open golf tournament by finishing Riverside in 81 strokes. Glaze and Steele pitched a masterful duel as Indianapolis defeated the Saints 2 to 1. Captain Flynn returned for St Paul with 18 putouts, while Carr hit a center field homer for the Champs in a tight pitchers’ duel.
Freddie Welsh the English boxer arranged a 45 round glove contest with Battling Nelson to be held in the United States in September. The bout will decide the world lightweight championship.
Evansville Ind Aug 13 The Evansville Central league baseball franchise was sold yesterday to director Arthur Gross for 1500 on condition the team remains in Evansville Harry Stahlhofer will be retained as manager of the team.
Alt rock's fielding saved the game for the home team in Minneapolis as he made a circus catch of a liner and, on another hit, threw out a runner at the plate for the final out.
Rainy Friday forces postponement of Hoodoo motorcycle races. Saturday’s program shifts to Sunday if permitted, with Monday racing for remaining events. Indiana Motorcycle Club officers elected Friday afternoon, including Charles Wyatt as vice president and district head. Officials list includes G. H. Hamilton, Leroy Cook, Dr. Gibson, and others. event lineup features five and ten mile races, handicaps, and national championships. The Ben-Hur line and Big Four trains will run during the delay.
Philadelphia reports a tame wind up as Terry Martin outboxed Eddie Chambers in every round but failed to secure a knockout or clear decisive win last night. Martin showed cleverboxing throughout the bout, prevailing on points against Chambers at the Broadway A. C. event held Aug. 13.
In Cleveland on August 13, North Randall's Fasig Stake for 2:19 trotters ended with local trotter Jack McKerron taking straight heats. Marie N was a top pick but faded. Jimmie Benyon steered Vito to two tight finishes. Dr. Jack won the 2:21 trot, while baring changes Silver Baron and Geers suffered a break and fourth place.
Major league clubs expand scouting to locate talent with managers and agents across teams. Highlanders, Browns, White Sox, Tigers, Nationals, Athletics, Giants, Reds, Pirates, Cardinals, Phillies, Cubs and others assign scouts. Numerous former players and executives operate undercover networks to identify promising young players nationwide.
A galaxy of famed drivers visits the motor speedway for the coming races. Joe Matson wins the Indiana trophy as Bert Dingley and Billy Knipper gain prominence. Lorimer may appear after a recent injury. Greiner drives the Thomas Torpedo, with all cars exhibited at the local Chalmers-Detroit and Thomas agency.
Stoney McGlynn pitched his tenth win of the season, shutting out Toledo 1 to 0 in Milwaukee. The run came on a fourth inning double by Clark and another by McCormick. Toledo pitcher Weat was strong, and Milwaukee catcher Smith, a Wisconsin-Illinois league recruit, made his first appearance behind the plate.
New York August 13 Burke and Willis Lewis meet this evening at the Fairmont club with Burke the favorite. Burke has reach height weight and power advantage yet Lewis remains undaunted.
The fall football guide outlines few rule changes. Field goals will count three points, not four, and two field goals are not superior to a touchdown. Defenders may punt or play from scrimmage after a touchback, wind effects are addressed, and a clearer rule keeps receivers at least one yard behind the neutral zone. The center is now included in offside prevention rules.
The schedule lists American Association games in Indianapolis at St. Paul Louisville at Minneapolis Columbus at Kansas City Toledo at Milwaukee. National League games include Boston at Cincinnati Philadelphia at Pittsburg New York at Chicago Brooklyn at St. Louis American League cards feature St. Louis at Philadelphia Detroit at Washington Chicago at New York and Cleveland at Boston Central League matchups cover Terre Haute at South Bend Evansville at St. Wayne Zanesville at Grand Rapids Wheeling at Dayton.
A large New York delegation plans special rail transportation to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway opening next week. Trainloads of racing cars are being prepared and shipped before week’s end, with a special train for racers and auto business men. Early reports suggest track records will fall.
Detroit secured pitcher Pennell from Aberdeen in the Northwestern league for about 4000 dollars. They also added first baseman Neff from the Menison club in the Wisconsin Illinois league and third baseman March from Brockton in the New England league.
Told By Figures notes the Denison Hotel offering American plan with dining room and Sunday dinners as a specialty. Musical entertainment is mentioned, suggesting a social dining and music option for guests and locals.
Baseball results from the American Association list games with teams such as Indianapolis defeating St Paul 2 0 Minneapolis beating Louisville 1 0 and others including Pittsburg 18 4 over Philadelphia 2 5 St Louis 6 6 Cincinnati 2 8 Boston New York 5 3 Chicago 2 0 Boston 5 Cleveland 4 Detroit 6 Washington 1 Chicago 2 New York 0 Philadelphia 10 St Louis 4 Central toons So Bend 1 0 Wheeling Grand maplag i Wanceville.
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