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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1909
Page
6
Indianapolis dominance continues as Carr's men defeat the Millers 2 0 aided by Slagle's bat and Hughes pitching. Spencer shines in defense while Slagle drives in key runs and Carr's squad extends its winning ways in a tight late-inning showdown.
The article profiles Bob Bescher of the Cincinnati Reds as the league's top base runner, likening him to Ty Cobb. It notes 35 steals in 65 games, compares him to Cobb's 53 steals in 122 games, and describes Bescher's aggressive, outwitting baserunning style with head or feet first slides and rapid initial acceleration.
Kansas City hosted Toledo as the visitors won 8 to 5 in a low tempo baseball contest.
Napoleon Lajoie quits as manager of the Cleveland team to take effect when a successor is chosen. He will continue to play. Lajoie cites heavy criticism for failing to deliver a winning season and requests relief for his players. He joined Cleveland in 1902 and became manager in 1904 with a reported $10,000 salary.
The Woodlands of America hosts a three day auto race meeting opening tomorrow under the Speedway association. An expected 15 000 spectators will attend as Chicago enthusiasts arrive to join local officials in Indianapolis. Mechanic Clifford Litterell of Dayton was fatally injured when he fell under a car while en route to the track.
Opening races at the Muncie Fair show strong contests with Billy J winning a nose finish in the county road race final heat. The program features an exhibition mile by Dan Patch and Minor Heir aiming to beat the world record on a half mile track with Harry Hersey and Levi O Turner riding.
The discussion centers on whether a substitute run can count twice in a single inning. Muggsy McGraw and Umpire Klem say yes, Frank Chance says no, and the rules committee will decide. McGraw claimed he could use O Hara twice in Chicago, while Klein suggested he might. Chance would protest the game, but McGraw did not act, though he maintains the right under current rules.
DETROIT Aug 18 The Tigers will not have a team captain any longer as Manager Jennings abolishes the post. Former captain Herman Schaefer was traded to Washington last week and no replacement was named. President Hughie Jennings refused to appoint a new captain, seeking a captainless era for the club. Past captains Smith Greason Lowe and Coughlin all served briefly before retiring from major league play.
Goodwin twirled a fine pitching game as the invincible visitors held Milwaukee to two hits and shut them out 4 to 0. McGulvan pitched well for the visitors, allowing four hits, all bunched in the fourth and fifth innings for four runs. Odwell’s first base play highlighted the contest.
Grand Rapids baseball club and franchise sold to Bert Annis of South Bend for six thousand dollars. President Carson of the Central league announced the sale yesterday in Grand Rapids.
The Sun posts inning end updates from Saka PA to Washington Sts as battles unfold. Bulletins show scores from American Association and National and American leagues with near real time accuracy. Wires connect to all parks ensuring end inning updates from every game.
Chicago reports Charles A. Comiskey has spent about $100000 this season on new players and clubs with 25 youngsters on his staff. His top purchase is Rolla Zeider, a California third baseman whose strong Coast league season has San Francisco leading. Zeider is expected to be among the highest priced youths to reach the majors next year.
A detailed schedule lists multiple events for four cylinder cars from brands like Marion Knox Buick Stoddard-Dayton Marmon Chrevlet Velie Jackson Fiat and others. Events include five mile strip sprints ten mile chases and a fifty mile test with various displacement classes and open trials for world track records.
Baseball results list night scores across American Association National League American League and Central League. Notable outcomes include Indianapolis over Minneapolis 2 0 Columbus over Milwaukee 4 0 Toledo over Kansas City 8 5 St Paul over Louisville 5 L Cincinnati over Chicago 9 New York Philadelphia rain Pittsburg 11 St Louis 8 Chicago 3 Detroit 2 Cleveland 2 7 St Louis 1 8 Boston New York rain Washington 1 Philadelphia 0 Dayton 2 Evansville 1 Wheeling 3 Fort Wayne % South Bend 4 Zanesville 1 Grand Rapids 6 Terre Haute 3.
Philadelphia report notes a slow boxing draw between Harry Mansfield and Joe Thomas at the Douglas club last night. Thomas showed limited speed, while Mansfield proved the more clever fighter and landed the majority of punches.
Capitol City Garden announces a return engagement by eminent tenor Earl Logan on outdoor stages. The event promises a top line program, a quiet contrast to nearby auto races, and free entertainment inviting autoists and families to enjoy evenings at the Garden.
Baseball fans in the east report that the American association seeks outlaw status as a major league next year with clubs in Chicago Louisville Pittsburgh Indianapolis Buffalo Baltimore Brooklyn and Providence or Newark Rich financiers in New York and Milwaukee are said to back the plan as major league magnates deny concern yet signings of top players surge as preparation for possible conflict.
The Manufacturers' Bowling League directors omit eight clubs and lineup MKahns Parrys American Cans National Autos Laycocks Spacke Machine Marion Motor Car. The league uses Marion alleys and Independent Turner alleys on Monday nights.
The Denison Hotel offers American plan dining with Sunday dinners as a specialty and live music. The Denwon Barber Shop is highlighted as the best in town.
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