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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1910
Page
6
A terse report notes that Majors acquire no players from the Hoosiers and that only a few quality prospects exist in the A. A. circuit. The item underscores limited recruitment activity and mixed opinions on available talent.
By Joe Kelly the article argues major league scouts overlook Indianapolis talent as teams buy players from all leagues for diamond material. It notes poor performances by Indianapolis in catching pitching and outfield, mentions Hopefuls like Hardgrove, Weaver, Magee, Steele and Leroy, and cites Cleveland and other clubs purchasing various players while Columbus and Toledo supply backstops. Umpire Ollie Child buys a canary, adding a light aside to the piece.
Beals C Wright former champion and internationalist reached the semi finals of the thirtieth all comers national championship singles by defeating Maurice McLoughlin of California in straight sets 6 3 6 2 6 3 Wright dominated from the baseline and at the net, proving superior in placement and shot making before a large audience at the Casino courts.
Johnny Hyante of Germantown and Fred Kelly of North Penn boxed to a draw in an amateur bout staged in Philadelphia. The event attracted local boxing fans as both fighters traded punches through rounds with even exchanges and deciding punches.
Moses Nathan a 60 year old retiree and longtime Philadelphia rooter collapsed in the grand stand during a tense period of Monday's game at Shibe park. Drs Boone and Jacoby confirmed heart-related death after an institutional transfer to the Woman's homeopathic hospital. Nathan lived at 2222 North Thirteenth street and had previously run a wholesale clothing business in New York.
The opening round of the state women's singles at Winona Technical Institute courts featured top local players with matches listed including Hutchinson vs Skinner and Potter vs Berry. Doubles saw Trask and Appel, and Rice with Hapwood advancing. Orme beat Darnell 6-4 6-3 while Trask defeated Orme 6-1 6-1.
Veteran pitcher Cy Young denies plans to retire after the season. Managers and owners expect his farewell, but reports say he has no immediate quitting intent. He has won five straight decisions as the Cleveland-based Naps struggle in a tough stretch.
A clam bake will be held Wednesday to accompany the second annual Premier distributors convention. The group will depart the city about 3 30 p m and the clam bake with tie features will begin at 4 p m.
Detroit August 22 Coach Longman of Notre Dame says the new football rules will make the game rougher and more hard hitting.
Newport R I Aug 28 California faced a last chance for high honors as Bundy of the coast and Colston of Maryland led the semi final matches in the thirtieth annual national tennis championship. Wright faced H Whitney while Larned prepared to defend the title against a possible Wright reunion.
Louisville and Kansas City split a doubleheader with the visitors taking 4 0 in the opener and the locals winning 3 1 in the nightcap. Galbraith suffered loss due to poor support while Slagle steadied the second game and Powell faltered early. Doyle delivered a pivotal three run triple for Louisville.
Bits From Washington Park reports on Millers players including Altrock and McCormick filling in for regulars, notes on Lefty George valued at 4000, and comments by Gorman. It discusses veteran vs young player strategies, Dave Altizer’s reliability, Bierhalter’s wear, Selivelt’s sale to Detroit with option, and broader team implications.
The piece compares American and National League umpiring showing fewer player eruptions in the American. It notes daily switching of plate and base umpires in the AL, versus fixed umpires in the NL, suggesting better mutual respect and sportsmanship in the American League and fewer controversial decisions.
The text argues both teams should win the pennant with stronger pitching and batting. It claims the Cubs have a superior infield and catching, while the Athletics possess a better overall baseball machine and better chances against odds. A rest before the world series is advised.
King George I a left handed pitcher known as Lefty dominated the Millers with a 5 to 0 shutout. He retired the side in order in the first inning and allowed four hits in nine frames while Lelivelt struggled for Indianapolis. Altizer Coffey O'Day and Williams contributed on defense and offense as Cantillon Williams and others produced runs for the Hoosiers. The Millers threatened late but George finished strong keeping them scoreless in the final innings.
Amateur gossip notes scouting out an out of town game for Sunday with Walton Indiana preferred. Garfield park meeting Wednesday evening. Silent Stars seek Aug 28 and Sept 4 open dates. Rex Juniors beat Holton Sluggers 25 to 1. Rex plans game with the Teds Sunday. Whitaker Greys beat Blooming ton Black Diamonds. Greys have lost only two games this season.
In Columbus on August 23 Reilly singled and Odwell hit a three bagger in the eighth to tie the game at two, then Steiger walked, forced in the winning run after taking over for Rieger. Litton scattered hits as Columbus yielded the lone run.
National and American leagues schedule detail show games in Milwaukee Buds, Indianapolis, Columbus, Louisville, Toledo, Pittsburg, Chicago, Cincinnati, St Louis, Detroit, Boston, Philadelphia, Detroit and more with Dayton South Bend Ft Wayne Grand Rapids Zanesville Terre Haute Wheeling Evansville among host cities.
In Memphis at the Phoenix A C Yankee Schwartz earned a decision over Tommy Dixon of New York after eight rounds of fast boxing action Monday night securing the win for the local event.
A garbled OCR list shows scattered game results with many errors. Entries include Indianapolis and Minneapolis 0, Toledo 5 Milwaukee 0, Chicago 7 Boston 0, New York 1 and Philadelphia 7 Cleveland 6 among others. Some city and team names are misspelled or incomplete.
In Toledo on August 28 Gilligan, previously a Toledo pitcher, was traded to Milwaukee by St. Louis. The move sent him back toward his old teammates and reshaped the roster as the clubs adjusted after the deal.
Open tournament at Logansport Indiana begins with a 36 hole four man team contest for the state championship. Teams entered include Indianapolis Highland Riverside Logansport Marion Terre Haute Anderson Richmond and Fort Wayne. Notables Diddel Barker Cox inspect course with Logansport lineup Larry Edwards Smith Wise. State Secretary Donaldson calls the meeting most representative ever held in Indiana.
Aug 23 Gov Hughes commends the Grand Circuit trotting meeting at Empire track directed by the Trotting Horse Breeders' Club. He regrets his schedule prevents attendance but wishes the event success and proper conduct as outlined in the club’s letter.
Packy McFarland the Chicago lightweight signed a contract with Hugh D McIntosh via T S Andrews to tour Australia and England meeting top lightweights. He is guaranteed a large sum and will have vaudeville dates abroad. McFarland sails for Australia on September 9.
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