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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1909
Page
6
At the Speedway the sun promised ideal speed tests for motorcycles as visiting motorcyclists and F A M officials debated classification of riders. The first accident occurred when Motorcycle Policeman Gibney was badly injured after his machine skidded. Eight events were slated for this afternoon.
Grand Rapids, August 14 Hedgewood Boy and Lady Maud driven by Dick Wilson set a new world record for team pacing the mile in 2.02. Previous mark 2:05.14 set in 1902 by Prince Direct and Directo Hal. Track conditions were excellent and Wilson pressed for a new best, lowering the record on the fourth trial.
The Commercial Bowling league will meet at the Marion club next Monday night to elect two new teams, as two vacancies remain in the organization.
The Peerless Jrs will play an out of town game Sunday. All members including Kelly and Schule are requested to be at Frank Stewart's, 1504 Woodlawn avenue, Sunday morning.
The piece argues Paddy Livingston, the Athletics catcher, has proven crucial in their uphill fight with the Tigers. It notes his past 129 games caught, questions and defends the sale to Connie Mack, and credits his backstopping amid injuries and pitching struggles. It contrasts early doubts by Howley with Livingston’s later impact and value to Donie Mack’s pennant bid.
At North Randall track Cleveland Ohio on August 1 Country Jay trotted to a new world record for the mile with 4 13 4 set the pace to 1 06 34 at the half and 1 08 to the finish Ramey Macey rode the veteran gelding despite limits to claim the mark Star Patchen won the 2 17 pacers feature in straight heats Snow drove him in each heat to prevail
In Pittsburgh August 11 Gus Getz was purchased by the Boston Nationals from the McKeesport team of the Ohio and Pennsylvania league and will join the Doves in Cincinnati Sunday.
Diddel of the Highland club won the open city golf championship with a 54 hole low medal score of 21 after rounds of 81 81 and 89. Chester Nelson finished runner up. Rauh secured the handicap trophy with a net 243 and Belsener took second in handicap with 246 net after four strokes given per course.
In drizzling rain, Louis Ville beat Minneapolis 1 to 0. A walk, fielder's choice, a sacrifice, and Sullivan's single scored the run in the sixth.
The page lists multiple matchups across major leagues and associations. It features American Association games including Indianapolis at St Paul Louisville at Minneapolis Columbus at Kansas City and more. National League and American League games are also shown with city pairings and venues.
List of baseball results from yesterday across the American Association with scores for Indianapolis St Paul Louisville Minneapolis Toledo Milwaukee Columbus Kansas City St Louis Brooklyn Pittsburg Philadelphia Cincinnati Boston New York Chicago Detroit Washington Beeston Cleveland and a Central League note for South Bend Terre Haute Ft Wayne Evansville and Dayton Wheeling with rain and a no game entry for Zanesville Grand Rapids.
St. Paul and Indianapolis produced a tight game with St. Paul scoring in the early innings and securing a 4 to 0 victory. Key moments included two-base hits by Smith and Carr, steals by Hayden and Hopke, and solid pitching from Leroy and Slagle. Both teams had runners left on base, with St. Paul drawing 2 men, Indianapolis eight.
Jack Johnson declares he will demand a 20000 forfeiture before final articles are signed with Jeffries. He accuses Jeffries of seeking publicity and outlines plans to fight within six months, warning of the forfeit to deter sidestepping. Johnson departs for San Francisco at 10:45 to train for a October 12 bout with Stanley Ketchel.
Chicago Aug 14 Thus far in the series the Giants have not found it necessary to bribe the umpire. The Giants won 6 to 2 as six hits and five runs came in the opening inning. Three Cub pitchers floundered as Kroh started, then Higginbotham, Hagerman, and Overall followed. Bugs Raymond dominated the Cubs while Tinker was the lone Cub to dent his confidence. Joe slashed a homer, two doubles and a single in four at bats aiding the Giants.
New York August 14 Sailor Burke met Willie Lewis at the Fairmont club last night and after a brutal six round contest was counted out following battering blows to his jaw.
Chicago July 11 President Charles A Comiskey announced the Chicago White Sox have purchased four players from the Minneapolis club of the American Association. The players are Black catcher Young pitcher Olmstead pitcher and Gill first baseman. Olmstead had a tryout season but was not ripe. Black formerly a 1% member of the Washington club and Gill was tried out by Pittsburgh.
Milwaukee fell behind early as Owens dominated until the eighth inning when Barrett’s three singles and a double produced two runs. Toledo clinched the win in the ninth on Barrett and Smith errors and Elwert’s run scoring single.
Roger Bresnahan, manager of the St. Louis NL team, was suspended for three days by President Heydler after on field trouble during the New York at St Louis game on Wednesday in St Louis. The action follows incidents in the contest leading to disciplinary measures. Bresnahan faces further league review pending details and potential appeals.
In Altoona on August 14 Arthur Win acting for the New York American League club closed a deal with manager Aschenbach for the purchase of outfielders Ayres Wotell and infielder Tiemeyer. Tiemeyer, a former St Paul player, was sold to New York to be transformed into a catcher and will be used behind the plate by the Yankees.
Terrd Haute, Ind. Aug. 14. William O. Weldele township trustee died of blood poisoning after a brass shirt stud fell into his shoe and scraped his skin.
In St Paul Aug 14 Indianapolis edged the Saints 1 to 0 as Slagle shut them down while Smith and Carr fueled a third inning rally with doubles and a two base hit. Bowerman suffered a shoulder injury. Perry Werden clashed with fans after the game prompting a clubhouse retreat.
Warrant orders have been sworn for Marvin Hart and Mike Schreck in Terre Haute Indiana after a July 26 boxing exhibition prompted Gov Marshall to call it a prize fight. Police interference was avoided when promoters sought an injunction, Hart suffering a broken jaw in two places before a third round stoppage.
Lewis Strang, famed racing driver, will drive a car at Indianapolis next week in the free-for-all events. The eight cylinder machine is hailed as one of the era’s most remarkable racing designs and is expected to reach 130 miles per hour on the straightaway, drawing keen interest from the Automobile Club of America.
The Indianapolis Bowling league fills its roster with Company B Tenth Infantry joining as led by Capt. E L Breckenridge. Opening night September 24 features teams Columbias Company B Crescents Imperials Indians Marions Nationals No. 1 Nationals No. 2 North Sides Sportsman Turners and Washingtons. The league runs 66 games ending March 18 with committees for Alleys Schhdale Prizes Entertainments chaired by named members.
Broad Ripple Park draws visitors with a dreamy escape from city life. The piece highlights family gatherings genealogical lore and old world charm under manager W E Crason. It invites readers to visit once for a lasting fond memory akin to visiting Old Aunt Mary’s.
The Pentecost camp meeting at Southeastern and Keystone avenues nears its 15 day session's end with a notable schedule. Rev. T. H. Nelson preaches at 11 a.m. and Rev. I. E. Glenn of Faysum Egypt shares Egypt and Its Environs at 2:30 p.m. Glenn will speak in Arabic and wear native dress. An ordination service baptism and communion are also planned.
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