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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1909

Page

6

Clouting School Ends Season In Belted Tie

The Louisville league game ends 7 to 7 after a five game session noted for slugging and baserunning. Champs rally from adversity to tie, then must hustle for Toledo train. Labor Day clash with the Colonels in Washington park. Key plays include Woodruff Fenlon and Dunleavy driving runs and Spencer delivering a three-base winner to tie the game late.

Louisville Ted Mnend Toledo Washington Park Colonels Indians Graham Fenlon Salm Olson Quinlan Woodruff Sullivan Dunleavy Browns Champs Chadborne Hayden Burke Jack Carr Howley Williams Glaze Sxuepper Hughes Selby Homestead Daniel Howiey Spencer Fogg Seby Chadburne Hogg Dan Cone Nome Louieville A.B Mieavy Weenaaes Salim Ib Olson Quinian P Hoge Puttmann Indianapolis Pees Spencer Ae Williams Oe Hopké Cate Graham Ave Kuepper Vette Ee Ee Glaze Kuepper Conahan and Sullivan

Eddie Collins hits century mark in 150 season

Eddie Collins becomes the first major leaguer to reach 150 hits this season as Ty Cobb closes in with 56 steals. Collins stands at .341 and Cobb at .335, with Cobb gaining on the pace of Honus Wagner who stole 56 bases in 151 games in 1908.

Eddie Collins Ty Cobb Eddie Wagner Collins Cobb

Amateur Baseball Roundup From Indiana Games

The Indianapolis White Sox travel to Noblesville Sunday aiming to rebound after their first loss. Manager Stiles signs Larry Templeton for shortstop, previously with Madison club and under contract to Oshkosh for next season. Washington team to meet at Schwab residence tonight for players wishing to play. Kokomo Red Sox seek away games on Sept. 5 6 and 19. J H Becratt, 909 W Taylor, 208. Indianapolis Chair and Furniture faces WHdrlan colored team at Northwestern Park with curtain-raiser between two strong squads. A B C's at Cambridge City Sunday. Mapletons to organize football near Crown Hill Wednesday evening.

Indianapolis White Sox Noblesville Sox Stiles Larry Templeton Madison Ind Oskosh Wis Washington Schwab Washington Street Kokomo Red Sox J. H. Becratt W. Taylor Street Indianapolis Chair and Furniture Company Whdrlan Northwestern Park Cambridge City Mapletons Corwn Hill

Moran Calls Off Driscoll Bout in London

English featherweight Owen Moran canceled his proposed match with Jem Driscoll in London. He cited training time loss and dissatisfaction with the purse as reasons for cancelling the bout.

Moran Driscoll London Owen Moran Jem Driscoll

Colt Beats World in Crawfordsville Trotting Record

Al Stanley at Crawfords ville Indiana set a new world record for 3-year-old trotters with a racing mile in 2.13. He won his race defeating Baroness Virginia and Sir John.

al Stanley Crawfordsville Ind Virginia Sir John

Promoter McIntosh Seeks Big Fights for London Tour

Hugh McIntosh the Australian promoter heads to London to arrange a Bob Fitzsimmons tour in Australia while Burns Langford and Jeffries Johnson bouts are discussed. He describes Burns demanding 20000 guaranteed, Jeffries and Johnson offered 50000, and praises Johnson as the greatest defensive fighter with Ketchel to be beaten but Langford favored over Ketchel.

New York Hugh McIntosh London Australia Bob Fitzsimmons Donallen Rock Fitz Mr. McIntosh Hotel Astor McIntosh Burns Olympic Music Hall Jeffries Johnson Tie Ketchel Langford

Mellody and Rolfe fight draw in Boston bout

Honey Mellody former welterweight champion battled Billy Rolfe in a 12 round draw at the Armory A. C. Boston last night. Both fighters pressed for the decision as the crowd watched a competitive match with no winner in the tilt.

Rolfe Boston Honey Mellody Billy Rolfe Armory A

Mayfield Training Aims at Coming Army Match

Billy Mayfield prepares for an E90 bout with an army man at Lawrence scheduled in about two weeks. The 142 pound welterweight limit fight features Mayfield seeking access to top outside welterweights while pursuing a victory over Billy Errod of the Tenth Infantry, who he defeated by decision Saturday night.

Billy Mayfield Lawrence Mayfield Billy Errod Tenth Infantry

Today’s Games Across American Leagues

American Association matchups include Indianapolis at Toledo Milwaukee at Minneapolis Columbus at Louisvide Kansas City at St Paul National League games feature Chicago at Philadelphia Pittsburg at New York Cincinnati at Brooklyn St. Louis at Boston American League schedules show Philadelphia at Detroit Washington at Cleveland Boston at Chicago New York at St. Louis Central League action lists South Bend at Evansville Grand Rapids at Terre Haute Dayton at Zanesville Fort Wayne at Wheeling

American Association Minneapolis Milwaukee Ab Louisville Nee Kansas City Columbus Paul Toledo Indianapolis National League Pittsburg Ibetue Chicago New York Cincinnati i Ae Philadelphia St. Louis Brooklyn Ae Boston Detroit Cleveland Washington Pet Wheeling Et Eernames Zanesville Fort Waynee Grand Rapids South Bendshee Terre Haute Pater Erener Evansville Dayton Amirican Association Milwaukee Louisvide St Paul Central League South Bend Terre Haute Fort Wayne Wheeling

Rival Scores Show Busy Night Across Leagues

American Association results list Indianapolis tying Louisville at seven, Toledo over Columbus three to two, Kansas City two to Milwhee two, Minneapolis three and St. Paul.

American Association Indianapolis Louisville Toledo Columbus Kansas City Milwhee Minnneapolis St. Paul

Jack Burns Proves He's a Comer in Ten Round Fight

A sports roundup notes Jack Burns stands up ten rounds with Barry. It also lists player movements and notes from Major League teams, including Stovall named Naps captain, Addie Joss out, Phyle entering umpiring, Amos Strunk likely ready for the majors, and various trades and roster shifts across leagues.

Jack Burns Barry Stovall Naps Addie Joss Billy” Phyle Powers Phyle Toronto Cy” Morgan Connie” Mack Athletics Tom Jones Tigers Rossman Detroits Philadelphia Destrait Jones Lee Magee Seattle Cardinals Amos Strunk

Kaufman Hopes To Keep Feet For 10 Rounds

San Francisco August 2 Jack Johnson and Al Kaufman have been matched by promoter Coffroth for a ten round bout set for September 9 afternoon If both stay on their feet after the tenth no decision will be given Eddie Smith assigned as referee Johnson also spoke of an October bout with Stanley Ketchel as a major goal for his ring career.

San Francisco Jack Johnson al Kaufman Coffroth Eddie Smith Stanley Ketchel

Mixed Dope and Boxing Rumors Spark Promoters’ Bets

Jack Johnson offers 5000 to 1000 that Jim Jeffries will not fight. Promoters fear Langford cannot make 158 for the Langford bout. McIntosh offers 62500 for the Jeffries Johnson mill with Langford Burns to meet in England or Australia at catch weights for 20 rounds. Stevens, of Terre Haute, pursues Kid Ash for a fight after recent attempts in New Orleans.

Jack Johnson Jim Jeffries Jim Cincinnati Keene Celt Dick Hyland Lew Powell Butte Labor Day Ray Bronson Joe Matsu Bronson Stanley Ketchel Langford McIntosh Jeffries- Johnson Sam Langford Tommie Burns England Australia Stevens Ash Jack Stevens Terre Haute Kid Ash New Orleans

Boiled Baseball and Slugging Headlines Across MLB Scores

A sprawling recap of multiple games highlights Toledo base thefts and a 7 to 3 win in twelve innings with Downs stealing home for the decisive run. Other notes include Milwaukee-Kansas City 2 0 tie, Brooklyn over Cincinnati 2 0, Mathewson saving the Giants from an earlier loss, Cubs edging Phillies 1 0, and several other daily results across the circuit with strong mention of 7 to 0 Naps over Washington and Detroit’s 7 to 6 win over Philadelphia.

Minneapolis-St. Paul Millers Milwaukee Kansas City Brewers Rucker Ewing Brooklyn Cincinnati Mathewson Giants Wiltse Pirates New York Raymond Willis Slabman Cubs Philadelphia Rostow St. Louis Nationals Brown Mattern Falkenbure Cleveland Washington Naps Boston Red Stockings White Sox Burns Tigers Krause Phillies Detroit Petty New York Americans Highlanders

West Reaches Finals in National Tennis Championship

In Newport Rhode Island on August 25 the semi finals paired the West and East with Maurice F. McLaughlin and Thomas C. Bundy for the West against William H. Clothier and Gustave F. Touchard for the East. The four survivors advanced from 164 starters.

Newport R. I Maurice F. McLaughlin Thomas C. Bundy William H. Clothier Gustave F. Touchard

Loses an eye during charity baseball game for Larimore fund

Elmer Martin was seriously hurt when a foul tip from his own bat struck him during a charity baseball game for the George Larimore relief fund. He has lost the use of an eye and must have the optic removed to save the other eye. A second relief fund has been raised and Larimore’s fund total reaches seven thousand dollars. Larimore himself recently lost both hands.

Elmer Martin George Larimore Martin Larimore

Taft and Jeffries weigh comparison table

A compact side by side of President Taft and boxer James J. Jeffries. The data lists ages heights and weights with additional measurements such as reach forearm biceps chest waist hips thigh and calf for both men. The figures emphasize Tafts larger overall size in multiple body measurements.

Taft James J. Jeffries Jeffries Phevsenes

New Indianapolis Garage Aims for Automobile Center Status

Indianapolis poised to become a world automobile hub as capital and experts invest in the Rhodus building near Capitol Avenue. Williams and Meeker lease the site and plan a central garage, with the Indiana Carriage stock now in their hands, signaling a bold future for local industry.

Speedway Indianapolis W. D. Williams Bedford Ind Thomas Meeker Rhodius Capitol Avenue Park Theater Indiana Carriage Company Meeker Williams & Meeker

Grins Through Blows

A fighter shows grit and rugged strength despite a brutal shower of blows. The match highlights endurance, determination, and steady resolve under heavy pressure.

Barry A Fiend In Tenth

Jim Barry the globe trotting heavyweight administered a brutal ten round beating to Jack Burns at Naud Junction in Los Angeles. Burns, a Salinas heavyweight prospect, withstood massive punishment and fought back, ending the bout with a bloody, stubborn finish.

Los Angeles Jim Barry

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