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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1909
Page
6
New York dispatch debates Moran versus Driscoll after the famous fiasco. The writer notes Owen Moran’s long pursuit of a featherweight title and suggests Burns Langford and other rivals could be involved if he returns. Burns is labeled a good fighter but not a world champion and mocked for his hype.
Indianapolis real estate man Hugh McGann will debut with the Fashion Plates company at the Empire theater next week boxing at each performance. He plans to challenge the winner of the Johnson Ketchell bout after his stint and recently drew with Stanley Ketchell in Pittsburg.
The Grand Trunk Railway System offers many delightful resort routes via Canada New England and the Jersey Coast with special low round trip fares. Send your budget for railroad fare and a publication describing routes and fares will be sent. W S Cookson A G P A 135 Adams street Chicago.
The Denison Hotel offers American plan dining with Sunday dinners featured as a specialty. Music accompanies meals in the inners area, showcasing a cozy dining ambiance.
Carr's hitters struggled in a two game set as Toledo toppled Indianapolis 3–2 and 5–4. McLurdy starred in game two with a clutch triple and winning relief on the mound after a late tie. West and Slagle pitched well but Toledo’s finish kept them ahead.
Los Angeles, Aug. 26. The only item left to finalize the heavyweight clash between Jack Johnson and James J. Barry is Johnson's signature. Barry signed the articles yesterday and they were sent to San Francisco, where Johnson is currently staying ahead of the Pacific A. C. bout set for Tuesday Sept. 21.
Amid evolving baseball tactics managers seek ambidextrous hitters to counter southpaw and right-handed pitching. Teams form dual outfields and switch hitters, with stars like Ownie Bush noted for success from both sides. Austin and Davis are capable but not as elite.
American Association matchups feature Indianapolis at Toledo Milwaukee at Minneapolis Columbus at Louisville Kansas City at St Paul National League games include Chicago at Philadelphia Pittsburg at New York Cincinnati at Brooklyn St Louis at Boston American League Philadelphia at Detroit Washington at Cleveland Boston at Chicago New York at St Louis Central League games list South Bend at Evansville Grand Rapids at Terre Haute Fort Wayne at Wheeling
Camp Perry, Aug. 26. The navy clinched first with a score of 3 801, 584 ahead of the infantry. Massachusetts placed third and the U S cavalry fourth. Annapolis cadets dropped to forty seventh due to alleged trickery, Ohio finished fifth.
Miss May Sutton and Mrs Hannan will clash Saturday to decide who challenges Miss Wagner of New York for the woman's championship at Niagara on the Lake Ontario. The GoL Laundry advertises family washings rough dry by the pound with flat pieces ironed.
The Jackson Automobile Company of Jackson Michigan files a federal suit to reclaim the $10,000 Wheeler Schebler trophy and seek $100,000 damages from Fisher Automobile Company, which holds the trophy. The suit follows a disputed 300 mile race at Indiana Motor Speedway halted after 25 miles amid fatal accidents, with official referee B Stevens ruling no race occurred.
Detroit returns to first in the American League by beating Philadelphia 4 to 3. Columbus defeats Louisville 2 to 1 behind Decanniere. Terre Haute shuts out Grand Rapids 8 to 0. New York beats St Louis 8 to 2 with Mathewson strong. Philadelphia tops Chicago 4 to 2 aided by Brown. Washington wins 6 to 5 over Cleveland after a ten inning battle. Brooklyn shut out by Cincinnati 2 to 0. Milwaukee moves to first in the American Association by beating Minneapolis 7 to 4. Zanesville defeats Dayton 8 to 3. Wheeling beats Fort Wayne 3 to 3 with Fisher winning. Evansville bats past South Bend 6 to 3.
The article notes Etberfeld injury and Hal Chase out, Orth on emergency duty with the New York Americans, and St. Louis Browns mired in losses. Griggs to start at first for St. Louis if Rossman plays, Mowrey replaces Byrne for the Cardinals, Barbeau’s status vs Mowry, Bresnahan with Barbeaut thriving. Pirates’ Byrne hot at bat, Shaw benched, Bell and Rucker as Brooklyn top pitchers. Pirates and Giants in stacked lineups as era legends loom. Fielder Jones may lead the St. Louis Americans, Hayden remains indifferent to southpaws, Milers keep Olmstead to season end. Frank Smith at 20–16 for White Sox, McGlynn may quit Brewers. McCloskey fuels Miller turmoil while Kilkenny continues. Strunk slumps, McCormick linked to Verden role, Criger hints final year, Rairden signed as backstop. Milan shines vs southpaws, Keeler leads, Wood, 19, hailed as Red Sox wunderkind.
Secretary Charles Downing reports a flood of speed entries for the State fair races. Mail-in entries arrived close to the limit and more are expected from distant parts of the country. Over 150 horses will need shelter besides 800 in the brick barn. The fair plans a large temporary barn before week’s end. Other departments run heavier by entries, except Jersey cattle.
The Indianapolis Railway Men's club plans a home return game at Fairview Park against Andersons Railway Men on Saturday August 28 at 2 15 PM with special club transport and free refreshments. Several teams seek out of town games including the Maxwell Briscos of Newcastle and the Oriental nine with players contacting George Callen and Alvin B Scott.
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