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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1910
Page
6
Journal reports on the Saints struggles as they slide to third, losers of several key games in Indianapolis and Columbus. Coach Kelley faces suspensions and lineup changes, while hopes of finishing high fade amid rising pressure from Kansas City, Columbus, and Indianapolis.
In Frankfort Indiana a sizable crowd watched three events at the Clinton county fair on Wednesday the 2:30 trot the 2:30 pace and a half mile run. In the 2:30 trot John B Martin broke in the third heat after leading Wanata early then surged to win as Wanata faded. Judge Kennedy rebuked Wanata’s driver and the heat was voided with a rerun where Martin again won Wanata finished fifth.
In Newport California star Thomas C. Bundy defeats five time champion William A. Larned to win the national tennis championship. Bundy dominates with superior generalship and strategic lobbing, taking the match in a four set marathon as Larned struggles to break through Bundy’s serving and tactics.
Tom Hughes pitched a remarkable game for the Millers against the Hoosiers, winning 6 to 0. Ralph Glaze kept Indianapolis scoreless for eight innings before Hughes closed out the shutout, with Cravath, Gill, Altizer, and Rossman contributing on offense and a late Millers rally sealing the win.
A rain disrupted tennis play as Imkay outplayed Marty in a tense matchup. Imkay seized the initiative with strong serves and precise returns, turning the contest in a late surge. Marty fought back with rallies but could not overcome the rain-delayed rhythm and lost the bout.
Men's Singles fourth round features Thomas vs Appel with the winner facing Thornton in the 3:30 p.m. semi final. Semi finals pairings include Thornton against Appel or Thomas and McKay against Trask. Men's Doubles second round sees Trask and Appel vs Nichols and Hume with semi finals set for Thomas and McKay versus Marty and Thornton. Fleet and McNagony may face Trask and Appel.
Rain halted Thursday action at Winona Technical Institute with McKay edging Marty 6-2 4-6 6-1, while Thomas Kipp and Trask Appel advance in singles and doubles. Friday schedule includes Challenge Cup, semi finals, and consolation draw pairings with several matches postponed.
American Association games include St Paul at Indianapolis Milwaukee at Louisville Minneapolis at Columbus and Kansas City at Toledo. American League doubleheader Detroit at Washington and others Cleveland at Boston Chicago at New York. National League matches New York at Chicago Brooklyn at Pittsburgh Boston at St Louis Philadelphia at Cincinnati Central League games Dayton at South Bend and Wayne at Grand Rapids with Zanesville at Terre Haute Wheeling at Evansville.
Milwaukee blanked Indianapolis 6 0 while Milwaukee posted ten to two over Toledo. Kansas City led Louisville 12 1. Columbus 6 9 fell to St Paul 1 8. New York defeated Detroit 6 0. Philadelphia 3 beat Cleveland 1. Washington 3 topped Chicago 2. Boston 5 beat St Louis. Philadelphia 10 beat Pittsburg 5. Cincinnati 1 beat Brooklyn 0. Chicago 11 edged Boston 1. New York 4 beat St Louis 2. South Bend 1 beat Dayton 0. Terre Haute 4 beat Zanesville 1. Wheeling 4 beat Evansville 3. Grand Rapids 2 beat Ft Wayne 0.
In Lexington on August 25 the Kentucky state racing commission, with all members present, reheard cases involving H. Guy Bedwell and John Marklein. Bedwell’s ruling was upheld regarding Nadzu’s drugged condition at Latonia on July 4. Marklein’s trainer license revocation was upheld for inconsistent racing of W. A. Leach at the Lexington spring meeting.
In Louisville Kansas City edged Louisville 12 to 0 in the opening game. The second game was halted after the fifth inning due to a train departure, with Kansas City leading 1 to 0.
Andy Coakley former pitcher for Chicago and Cincinnati arrived in Elmira New York on August 25 to finish the season with the Elmira state league club and resume his professional career.
Toledo fielded poorly with ten errors as Mul Wankse took stock of a Wednesday game ending 10 to 3. The report highlights infield miscues and pitching struggles in a rough showing at home.
Diddel leads scores as Richmond Club entertains the field in the first round at Logansport state golf tournament. Local entrants include Loganport golfers and regional teams competing for early positions.
The championship first round draws feature Diddel against Baker Haugh facing Gartiland Martin opposing Hart Coxie meets Lacy Resener battles Baxter Gibbs to Wise Willson versus Dow C A Tucker against Stewart Oliver vs Schmidt R G Tucker versus Swezey Colburn facing Snyder Wilbur meets F C Peters Spangler against Stevenson Reed opposed Hibbard Wright Poucher Parry against Thompson.
In Logansport Indiana on August 25 the state golf tournament qualifying round drew eighty players led by ex champion Will Diddle with an 81. Top 32 included many from Highland Riverside and Marion clubs with varied scores. The first sixteen advance to Thursday’s championship for the president's cup, with next state tournament slated for Richmond. Officers elected for the Golf association: President E. Swayne Richmond, VP Charles Moyer Highland, Sec-Treas William Donaldson Highland.
Twenty seven high class horses from James R. Keene sold at public sale in Saratoga for 69750 dollars. Star Love Not bought by E R Bradley for 7000 dollars. Bradley also bought Helmet for 6500 dollars. Other sales include Mellisande 3400, Gras mere 3600, Hilarious 4200, Runny mede 4500, Sweepaway 5100, Heather broom 5100, LaHare 5000, Nightfall 3100.
Michael Hays aged 63, longtime harness racing driver, died in Reedsburg Wisconsin from injuries suffered in a race on August 10 when he was thrown from a sulky.
New York Aug 25 George H Estabrook Denver millionaire owner of Country Jay Spanish Queen Colorado BE and other fast harness horses was offered 20000 for Colorado E but refused and would not name a price on the great 3 year old who trotted two fastest heats ever at Empire City track while winning the Matron stake. Estabrook says he is buying not selling and wants the colt for Futurities. Pop Geers and The Harvester provided excitement despite dull afternoon. The crowd was the largest at Empire City since 1901 Brigh ton Beach match. Second day of Grand circuit meeting featured a 203 mile time by The Harvester and a light program with 213 trot and other races. Willy won the second division of the 216 trot and Hallworthy took the 218 event. Fleetwood stakes of 2500 went to Hailworthy after last week's Buffalo victory.
Manager Carr fears a major league draft may claim pitcher Lefty George from Indianapolis after his strong showing. He notes draft windows run Sept 1–15 and that teams may select one class A player for $1,000, risking loss if not protected. Carr, praising George’s hustle and potential, believes several clubs will draft him.
Carl G. Fisher head of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway traveled to Chicago to close talks with Eddie Hearne De Palma and other renowned drivers now at Elgin for the September 8 meet Hearne is practically expected to race in the Benz powered car with 120 horsepower aboard.
The Mitchell club presents its next boxing program at Germania hall on Wednesday evening August 31. The card lists eight rounds: Jack Morgan versus Jack Dillon of Indianapolis, eight rounds. Tommie Dillon of Indianapolis against Kid Burns of Canada, six rounds. Young Donnelly versus Willie McGee, six rounds. Young McGowan versus Kid Dolan, four rounds.
The Saints will face Indianapolis in a four game series starting Thursday and ending Sunday with no double headers until Columbus. Cantillon selected Long Tom to pitch against the Hoosiers as Spencer returns and Kelley lifts his suspension to use the Tub. The St Paul club aims to finish second, with schedule details through late September and abroad trips to Toledo Columbus Louisville.
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